June 2, 2012 – Finally, after weeks of waiting, our VICTORY GROUP is back! Not only that, we are also back at McDonald’s Sanciangco after months of waiting.

We were so blessed by the word that Ptr. Julius Co shared to us. It was a passage from 1 Timothy 4. The sharing of the word was simple but it made an impact for all of us as we realized that all of us have neglected some of the most important thing in our lives.

After the sharing, we came all convicted yet released and ready to give the additional orders in our lives – spend more time with family and give quantity and quality time for the important people and matters in our lives.

We are now re-fueled to do the progression that God wants us to have in our lives!

—————————————————————————————————————————————–

The story behind it:

Ptr. Julius: Ok, let’s start

*Dumating si ate at nagtanong…

Ate: Mga sir, any addtional order pa po?

MJ: (with smiling face na akala mo seryoso sa sasabihin) FRENCH FRIES (sabay tawa)!

*In short, wala talaga kaming additional order, napasaya lang ni MJ ang gabi ng bawat isa pati na ni “ate” na mukhang pagod pero napangiti! =)

Kayo? What is your additional order? =)

Last night, two of my high school colleagues and I met for two purposes – a mini re-union to relive our high school “barkadahan” and the other one is to talk about a future endeavor that will shake the world of bloggers.

After the re-union, I took home two things. First, I have learned that my two buddies love to cook. I also love to cook but their level in the cooking world is much advance than the one I had in hand. But it doesn’t matter! What matters to me is re-union that we have over the steak that Michael cooked. It was the best steak I’ve ever tasted in my entire life (as if I always eat steak.. hehehe). It was the best because a friend of mine cooked it and he made it the best way he can. I was forced to taste a medium rare steak for the first time and I enjoyed it!

Second thing I’ve realized was the fact that we are now talking about serious matters. Tootie and I used to stayed at Mike’s house before during our high school days and enjoyed the company together and we were just joking and playing games those day that someday we will talk about business matters. Then, last night was a dream come true for the three of us. The game like we are the “Board of Directors” or organizer of an event or business has come to reality!

After the short meeting and the reliving of the old memories, we part ways all excited for the next journey that we are about to take.

The experience lead me to write again after resting for a while in the social media world.

This time, we just don’t want to enjoy the “steak” ourselves. We want it to share in the community – specially to the community of bloggers.

So bloggers, wait for the “medium rare steak” that we are cooking and let us enjoy the “dinner” together. Please do add your “spices” to the “steak” so we could make it “WELL DONE!”

http://www.facebook.com/NeBloggersCommunity

Two days ago, together with some of my colleagues at Global Kids Montessori and other members of the Cabanatuan Private School Administrators Association (CAPRISAA), we went to Balanga, Bataan for an Outbound Educational experience sponsored by Likas Kalikasan.

It was a great experience for me to be there as I put another check mark on my travel list because Bataan is one of my place-to-visit this year. I am so thankful to God as He gave me the opportunity. I also want to thank the Likas Kalikasan, CAPRISAA and GKM to make one of my dreams fulfilled this year.

When we returned home, some people were asking me on how was the experience. I only have one answer to them, “Do not ask me. Ask them. I have a bias answer because I am a nature lover and I enjoyed the experience.”

Speaking of experience, it was my first time to plant a tree (Mangrove Tree), also my first time to see how a veggie noodle is made and how to makebagoong by the used of machine (sadly we did not make it on time when they were processing the food) and it was also my first time to do rappelling. It was not my first time to do wading but it was my first time to do it with my Global Kids colleagues.

I don’t have much to say but this old line that is always heard but most forgotten to do:

LET US TAKE CARE OF OUR MOTHER NATURE!

THANK YOU BALANGA for SETTING an EXAMPLE!

Eto po ang aking mga tulang nagawa sa aking nakalipas na kaarawan noong ika-8 ng Abril 2012. Gusto ko pong ibahagi sa inyong lahat.

 

GLOBAL KIDS MONTESSORI JOURNEY

Libert A. Ong (Brave Heart Kid)

April 8, 2012

In my first journey in this company,

I end up ruining the lives of many.

I did the most rebellious act in my life

As I leave everyone with a hanging pipe

I know that craziness led to your toughness and greatness;

All I can say now is my thankfulness.

Thank you for the forgiveness and re-acceptance,

I was the prodigal son graciously back in the entrance.

I thought it’s just a short period of return

Then, I found myself still here in your barn.

Actually, this is not a barn for me

But a home that He has brought unto thee.

Finally, I have found my place,

A family that has a familiar face

GKM, a company known by many

But as for me, I called this a family.

I have loved the job only sparingly

As I always struggled to do it mightily

But what brings back the energy in me

Are the people whom I called GKM family.

I love of all of you

But the Lord loves you more than I do.

Let us together get a championship ring

And bring back the glory to the risen King!

 ______________________________________________________________________________

PAGLALAKBAY SA GLOBAL KIDS MONTESSORI

Libert A. Ong (Brave Heart Kid)

April 8, 2012

Sa aking unang pagtapak sa kompanya,

Isang pagrerebelde ang naipakita.

Marami ang nagalit at nahirapan

Pero salamay, yoon ay nagpatatag sa ilan.

Akala ko wala na akong mukhang ihaharap

Sa matinding pagtalikod sa inyong mga pangarap

Ngunit salamat sa pagpapatawad

Nagbigay ng pagkakataong muling lumipad.

Sa ikalawang pagkakataon upang magsilbi,

Sa wakas naisalba na ang sarili.

Maikling panahon lang dapat yoon

Pero aabot pala ng isang taon.

Minahal ko ang kompanya ng hindi buo sa aking puso

Nguniy may isang bagay na bumiyak ng batong ito.

Nakita ko ang mga tao na dito’y nagtatrabaho,

Naramdaman ko na sila ay kapamilya ko.

Doonnagsimula ang pagbabago ng pananaw

At tagumpay ngayon ay akin ng natatanaw.

Sabi ng iba, ang GKM ay isang kompanya;

Sagot ko, hindi! Isa kaming pamilya.

Mahal ko ang bawat isa sa inyo

Pero mas mahal kayo ng Hesu Kristo.

Kaya tayo ng muling kumuha ng kampeonato

At ibalik ang glorya sa Diyos ng pamilyang ito.

April 13, 2002

Together with Sherrick Sabado and Johnny Navalta Jr., we formed the underdog team (who turned to be a team full of surprises) of INVADERS. It was called as the Champions for Christ Invaders turned to be the Invaders Basketball Team after some years (that also birth the Marauders and Watchmen Basketball Team) and this year, it birthed the GKM Invaders Seniors and Juniors.

Happy 10th Anniversary INVADERS (which soon to be called BHK INVADERS)!

April 13, 2008

Together with Melissa Sial, Darryl Sirruno and John Kristoffer Palma formed a business team called E.A.S.E. We did some brownies and supposedly some other pastries but our time together only last for a while. Despite of that, I still want to say thank you for the opportunity!

April 13, 2009

Melanie Marcos and I formed one of the toughest partnership in history when we formally planned for our “Bless an orphanage project” through our team, Legally eXtreme! To Razelle Cuevas, thank you for taking good care of the funds. Someday, the LX plan will continue!

Then, last Friday (April 13, 2012)

I signed the longest contract of my life! I signed a one year deal with Global Kids Montessori… I never thought that I will ink it but thank God, He has showed me the people of GKM whom I call a family!

Speaking of Global Kids, I have a poem made especially for the company or should I say a family!

Just check it on my next blog. =)

P.S.

To all who greeted me on my birthday and who celebrated with me also, THANK YOU very much! =)

On April 1, 2012 at Sun Life Stadium of Miami, Florida… an era has ended in Wrestlemania 28… Three iconic WWE Superstars went out of the ramp hand in hand after a brutal match of Triple H and The Undertaker in the most demonic structure in WWE, Hell in a Cell.

After the hard fought match, when the world saw the three of them standing together hand in hand with the 20-0 icon (that symbolizes the Undertaker’s undefeated streak at WrestleMania) at the back of them, it only symbolizes one thing… it’s the END of an ERA!

Speaking of end, I have received reports in two weeks by the passing away of some people that includes one of my lolo’s. The Philippine media world also mourn by the loss of one of the icons in Philippine broadcasting, Angelo Castro Jr. (anchor of the news program “The World Tonight”). He was known for his gentleman way of broadcasting – a thing that we often find nowadays. It just means another thing… Another END of an ERA!

Then, the most shocking part was when I checked our Mediatrix Society group on facebook, I found out that one of my former colleagues and our Governor in the society has passed away already. I was just saddened that I never had a chance to take to him about the gospel but I am hoping that through my blogs, the word of the Lord has been planted to him already. So Gimbelle! Thank you and we will surely miss youYour ERA might have come to an end but your impact will never!

Then, last night… for the first time ever in Cabantuan history, different congregations from the whole of Nueva Ecija and some guest from other part of the country gathered together at Nueva Ecija High School Oval to know and rediscover the power of the CROSS!

Testimonies after testimonies were shared by simple people, politicians, actors and actresses, pastors and a lot more. Their testimonies were so moving as they shared what God has done in their lives. There were also singing, shouting, jumping and celebrating shouts of praise to bring glory to the One who died on the Cross two millenniums ago.

Yes, there were celebrities who participated in the said event and their testimonies were great BUT those things were not the main event. The highlight of the evening is the power that has come on the CROSS when JESUS died and rose again after three days, paid the penalty for our sins, became a ransom for many and exchange His righteousness just for us to be saved from eternal fire because HE loves us so much. HE ended an era!

Then, when I saw the thousands of people worshiping God in that place, I saw what kind of an era has ended. The era of poverty, rejection, division and darkness – they all come to an END!

It’s the beginning of a new era! An era of prosperity, success, unity and lightness has come to Cabanatuan and to the whole world because people will know the power behind the CROSS when the Lord Jesus died on that place to save mankind from all oppression. Their hearts will be opened this time as the LORD will intrude in every single person of this world.

The CROSS of JESUS ends an ERA of the dark world and HE has started an ERA of greatness for HIS children!

—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 NIV

Last February 28 while walking going to CLSU and after I left my co-workers in school who were experiencing some testings that time, I made this simple poem. I think, it’s the first poem I made this year.

There are times that the Lord will test our patience

Especially when He is about to break the silence.

A preparation for a greater journey,

You just have to follow Thee.

Enjoy that season of testing,

Cause after it, there will be rejoicing.

In the rejoicing season,

It will be like a marathon.

Happiness is not much a worth

In the joy that will come forth.

Jesus is the only One

That can bring this to anyone.