Church Decor

That's me and Risa, laboring on "glittering" our Christmas angels. This year, the church decoration is simple. No more a thousand and one twinkling lights snaking through a thousand miles plastic pine leaves. Just two trumpeting styropore angels heralding the birth of Jesus Christ. The decoration is done. I'll take some pictures and post them here soon.

Portable MultiTrack Recorder

Our church is in serious need of  portable multitrack recorder. Our old unit is not as effective anymore. The recording produced is not as clear. The children's choir recorded some Christmas songs. The live performance was quite impressive. However, the recorded songs were a bit scratchy, if you know what I mean.The person in charge of the audio-video booth is considering to replace the old multitrack recorder with a tascam dr680. This portable 8-track recorder is best since we could bring it on location. It's now pegged at $600. Not bad huh?

Prayer

Christmas is just around the corner. There are those who are busy shopping for Christmas gifts. Most companies are  holding their Christmas parties. Students can't wait for the Christmas break. Children of all ages are excited to receive their Christmas presents. In the midst of all these seemingly stirring activities this Yuletide, let us not forget that there are people who are suffering. This Christmas, let us utter a prayer for those who are in need. God's favors and blessings on them. Amen!

Flower Girl Tabby

Tabby will be a flower girl this coming January  to D4's former officemate.How excited are we? Very! We all have the inkling that this turbo of a toddler will run back and forth the aisle! The wedding's color motif is teal! Wow! Seriously, just what shade is teal? Is it blue that's a bit greener or green that's a bit bluer? What shoe color will Tabby wear? Silver? Anyway, D4 said she has seen the wedding ring sets and they are in silver. Yep! Better buy that sparkly silver shoes for Tabby girl.

Manny Pacquiao lost to Juan Manuel

Pacquiao on the floor as Marquez looks on

Marquez KOs Pacquiao! That punch could very well be "the" punch of the year! Based on the judges' scoring, Pacquiao was ahead of Marquez in landing punches. However, close to the end of the 6th round, Pacquiao missed a right-hand punch which became Marquez's opening to land a solid wallop on Pacquiao's jaw. It was lights out for the Pinoy boxer amidst the roar of the pro-Marquez camp. The Filipinos were stunned! The undefeated champ was out cold. Manny Pacquiao lost!

There were Filipinos who made fun of Pacquiao's "planking" pose as he laid unconscious on the ring's floor. There were Filipinos who attributed Pacquiao's lost to his renewed relationship with Christ (thus Manny's doing away with his rosary and gesturing the sign of the cross). There were Filipinos who were angered by Pacquiao's lost as they themselves probably lost money on their bet.

How short is a Pinoy's memory? Very short. Have you (yes you!) forgotten the glory and honor that Manny Pacquiao brought to the Philippines? Have you forgotten the humanitarian deeds that Pacquiao has been doing? True, Manny is not perfect. He has erred countless times, just like you and me.  But he has been justified by Christ's death and is well on the path mandated  by God. 

 I am not a fan of Manny Pacquiao  in the strictest sense but I do respect and admire him,  more so when I read his biography. Who amongst you have rose from the slums of Sarangani and went on to be an 8-division world champion and the second highest paid athlete? Not me! Not you! How dare anyone who condemns Pacquiao for committing himself to Christ! I have news for you and your bigoted opinions. God has a perfect plan for Manny Pacquiao. If Pacquaio continues his journey with Christ, He will lead the way for Manny Pacquiao. God bless you Manny!

 (photo courtesy of Suntimes)