I was disturb with the comments I am reading about this movie "The Golden Compass". Being a mother and a Children's Sunday School teacher- I am very concern. I just made a letter for Mr. Philip Pullman about his points and views. This is my letter: Hello Sir! I am a Sunday School teacher. I became interested with the upcoming movie "The Golden Compass". I was seriously thinking whether or not I will let my children watch the movie or not. You see, I belong to a Full-Gospel church. We do not consider ourselves a religion but a community of believers who have a "Relationship" with the God of the Bible we believe in. I do understand your point of not believing an organized religion, nor with the god who violates, corrupts and tells a lie. We strongly believe on the God of the Bible who is loving, full of mercy, and of sound judgment. And that is what we are teaching our children. I would agree on you on some points. Yes, it is true that we can not really tell if God truly exist and if there is a God who is happy of what is going on with the world such as this. But one thing I believe in: I believe in what I feel- there is a God who rules over the hearts of those who have opened their hearts for Him. If God doesn't exist, then we have no hope to look forward to. If there is no loving God who oversees all our heartaches and cares, what are we here for? What is the use of loving people, putting the seed of love to others, if we do not have the hope that one day that love will grow? Truly, there are things that no matter how hard man tries to explain, only one with true wisdom can fathom what it meant. For all your reason and your cares, I know there is an explanation. And for all of these, I hope you will find the answer. God bless! Hope he answers back!

 This is a lovely song...

BECAUSE OF YOUR LOVE
(THE PRODIGAL SON'S LULLABY)

How can I see Your face and receive Your loving grace

when I am here shamed in sin hurting You deep within

yet everytime I run and flee You take me home forgiving me

with the skies I feel Your touch no other love can be this much

You are there as I hide with Your arms open wide

**for You alone have the greatest love the world has ever known

a love that never ceases to embrace a weary heart and give a brand new start

provides light where the sun has never shown

now I can understand that I am here because of Your love

so I take Your gentle hand only to sin again and yet

You turn then stubbornly you take me home, forgiving me

how can love as great as this even want to exist

oh God of all that's good and true please believe I love You too

though I walk through desert's doors I will fear nothing more

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except last line that I am here because... you are there

as I hide with Your arms open wide

though I walk through desert's doors I will fear nothing more nothing more

**

as You take me by the hand that I am here because of Your love

             No one can really explain how God works...

        Just a  few months ago, we have been praying for Revival in our church. I used to have seven (7) kids in my Sunday School, two of them are my twin son. The other three are children of our pastor, then the other two are my friend's kids.

        Some few years back, getting a response from the kids in the class is a challenge. They are active alright, and bright as well. They easily memorize Memory verses, and they participate in the discussion. But, they are really shy, too shy to be active. You can hear a drop of pin during discussion because they are too timid.

        But today, we are counting 37 heads and growing!

        It started just a month ago, when the children started pouring over. Most of them are from the neighboring community- a gravel pit. Ages 3 to 12, most of them stopped studying due to poverty. Some of them are now working- sorting garbage to sell, just for a living.       Then, there are also these children who always arrives in a trycycle ( a trycycle is a motorcycle with a cart attached). Yes, all 11 of them loaded in a small ride!

        And all of a sudden, there's a new life in our church. It seems like a spark that grows so wild. This is an answered prayer! Hungry and thirsty souls all longing for the water of life. It's true, when God pours His blessings, you really have to be ready-  because it's overwhelming!

        That is why last November 2, we organized a "Cereal Party". Filipinos are not really cereal-eaters, especially the ones in depressed areas. That is why, the party was a success! First, we shared a prayer. Then, I teach them our team song: One Way Jesus with action. Then we shared the Word of God. Just before we eat, we played some games first. Our church's Youth Ministry helped me with the activity ( Thanks! ;-) )

        Two Sundays have already passed after that day, and we are receiving positive feedbacks from the parents. The children are very eager to attend the classes. We run out of seat, and we are now always in a hurry just so the Service will start on time (we do not have a place to stay).  Though, we are one in vision: God will provide.

        Tonight, my twins prayed for our Sunday School. They thank God for the children and for the continuous coming of more kids to share the gift of God. I believe God answers our prayers, He really does. God will provide our needs and He never fails!

        God Bless!