I have this eager desire of evangelising people for Jesus but the pandemic makes it hard to do because of social distancing and other protocols. It’s very disappointing when you want to do something but cannot put it into action. But this coming new year, I will double my effort to bring more souls to Jesus. Through the street and park mission, I am able to meet my fellow overseas workers and get a chance of doing evangelisation through faith sharing. I believe that with God’s help and guidance, I can do it this time.
— Imelda Casaul
In year 2022 I had missed out communications with some close friends and relatives due to my busy work at home. On my Sunday day-offs, I spent a big part of my time in my Church activities. Another reason for not seeing them is because of the pandemic. For this new year I look forward to giving my close friends and some relatives here some time and establish a closer bonding with them. I also want to give more time to do things I need for myself.
For the plans I should have done in 2022, I will endeavor to fulfill them this 2023.
— Aileen Castor
Year 2023 is just around the corner. This coming year, I pray that I will be able to achieve the things I’ve been trying to do but failed to do in year 2022. In 2023 as the year starts I hope to save enough money to do a project I have been planning. Furthermore, I have to attain a healthier form of living by not resorting to smoking when I am stressed. And I hope I can be a better person when I deal with all the people in my life and my fellowmen.
— Christine Donnah Corpuz
I encountered various trials in 2022 that I wanted to give up. They made me feel weak and miserable but I realised that God is bigger than my problems. I put my trust in him and prayed that my faith will become stronger and deeper. This coming year, I will take more time to read God’s Word and apply it in my life. I will make my personal relationship with Jesus a priority.
—Sally Feliprada
As we celebrate the 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines. The Chaplaincy to Filipino Migrants organises an on-line talk every Tuesday at 9.00pm. You can join us at:
https://www.Facebook.com/CFM-Gifted-to-give-101039001847033
As a domestic worker here in Hong Kong, I failed on being a parent to my children because of the distance. Being away from them and not knowing what they are doing is really hard. This year I will focus more on the concerns of my family specially my children. Because of this failure I have learned to be closer to God, I surrender everything to him and rely in the Holy Spirit to move on the lives of my children for I know that apart from him I alone can do nothing. I am blessed and thankful that I belong to a community who give their life to Jesus wholeheartedly. And this is another thing I will endeavor in this new year. To continue to do things that glorify God and be his faithful servant. For I know if I do these things rightfully he will grant me the desires of my heart according to his will and purpose especially for my children.
— Johnna Mae Galaez
I want a change in my life by turning back away from my tantrums and being more gentle towards my children and husband. I want to be more patient with them and improve more our family ties. To understand them more and focus on them. In the past year I had been focussing more on what I want and may have neglected sometimes their feelings. In 2023 I will resolve whatever problems that come along in an amicable way. Most of all I will focus on my spiritual life and to grow more in my relationship with the Lord.
—Donna Jamolangue
During pandemic, I was not able to evangelise personally to others. Actually I have failed to do my mission work for the past years. In 2023 I am planning to go back out there and be God’s messenger of good news especially to those who doesn’t know him yet. I will also level up my relationship with the Lord and focus more time on the spiritual aspect of my life. I pray that the Holy Spirit can guide me and use me as one of the instruments to bring people closer to the Lord.
— Gloria Engalgado Natuel
I was not able to have ample time to resolve the problems among my family members and bring them closer to Jesus in 2022. Much as I had desired to go home, I could not because of the pandemic and travelling was not favourable. This 2023 I desire to be able to go home and fix these problems since travelling to the Philippines is now easier. Aside from sharing about what I have learned about my faith, I will also try to reconcile with my family members who are not in good terms. I know that God will honour my desire and will create circumstances to make it happen.
— Luz Perea
