Trip to CCF Isabela

Last June 2012,  I was blessed by God to go to CCF Isabela with Ptr. Joey Batungbacal and his wife, Ms. Cecille.  Our department was giving a seminar to their members on the various services on Pastoral Care.
It was my first time to visit Isabela.  Our hosts, Manong Manny and Manang Nida, graciously welcomed us into their homes.   It was truly a bed and breakfast experience!

At the wonderful home of Manong Manny and Manang Nida

 

I didn't expect the people there to be so warm and on fire for God.   They are hard working people and yet have time for what really counts, which is sharing Christ to others and helping each other grow in faith.

Ms. Cecille with the ladies 

We also had a wonderful time fellowshipping with the ladies while Ptr. Joey was with the guys.

All the ladies were attentive in listening to God's message as Ms. Cecille teaches us how to do the Simply The Word method of studying the bible.

Here is a picture of Ptr. Joey with the guys.  This picture was taken after Ptr. Joey gave the message during the sunday service.

My stay in CCF Isabela was truly a memorable one.   The main atttraction for me was the love given by the people to welcome us there.  

I'm reminded of Paul's journey as he visited the various churches in Corinthians, Ephesians, Galatians.... when he would refer to the brethen with warm and fondest endearments.

I don't know when I'd visit CCF Isabela again or if I'd ever meet the lovely people I met there in this lifetime.  But one thing that comforts me is that when Christ comes again, I will surely spend the rest of eternity with them. :)