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by Cherry-Kaye and Angel-Anne Maiquez For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. Romans 12:4-5 NIV The Word of God has once again been proven through the victory of JIL Maple’s first anniversary! As a unified body of Christ, the people of JIL Maple had just celebrated a year of God’s favour and faithfulness to them last Sunday, April 15, 2018. From the opening numbers to closing prayer, it was truly a victorious, Spirit-filled celebration
Rev. Bong Gonzales shared the Word of God. The powerful message was titled, “4 Areas to be Established in this Life.” It highlighted bible verses including 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 11:6, Romans 12:4-9, and Ephesians 4:1-4. The preaching accentuated God’s power in the people's lives, and fortified them to carry the word.
What a strong start to 2018 for JIL Churches in the Maritime provinces of Canada! Within just over a week, three historic events started the year, already manifesting our declaration "Know Your God, Be Strong, and Do Great Things." JIL HALIFAX CELEBRATES ITS FIRST YEAR The week started with JIL Halifax, Nova Scotia celebrating its first anniversary! On January 28, 2018, over 60 people gathered as our God showed JIL Halifax His awesome presence. In its first year, JIL Halifax has proven to be a lighthouse to the Halifax and Dartmouth community. For JIL Canada, the launching of JIL Halifax last year was remembered as the first new province reached in a number of years, and the first in the Maritime region of Canada. Pastor Bong Gonzales, JIL Director for International Operations - Americas, travelled from Toronto to preach and meet the JIL Halifax congregation. JIL Halifax is lead by missionary pastor, Pastor Mercy Galera, together with the missionary help of TJ Gonzales. Photos from JIL Halifax's First Anniversary Celebration JIL MARITIME PROVINCES ENCOUNTER GOD The following Friday and Saturday, JIL Nova Scotia and JIL New Brunswick conducted its first Encounter God Retreat in Moncton. 12 delegates experienced the power of the Holy Spirit and encountered God in a mighty way. The 12 delegates received healing and deliverance, ministered to by Pastor Bong, Pastor Mercy, and TJ, together with Pastor Rose Gonzales, JIL Canada East's Administrative Head, and the wife of Pastor Bong. The delegates also made their life's decision to be water baptized, publicly declaring their faith in Jesus Christ Photos from JIL Maritimes Encounter God Retreat - Batch 1 JIL CHURCH EXPANDS TO NEW BRUNSWICK Finally, on February 4, 2018, JIL Moncton, New Brunswick officially launched! With over 40 people in attendance, Pastor Bong Gonzales officially declared JIL Moncton as a church, open for anyone to know Christ and receive His life and blessing! JIL Moncton's pioneering team is composed of workers formerly from JIL Taiwan. Upon hearing of the launching of JIL Halifax, they contacted Pastor Mercy and our church office, and asked to start a Bible Study in their area. Truly, God had a great purpose in allowing them to move to New Brunswick from Taiwan. Photos from the official launching of JIL Moncton, New Brunswick The Maritime Provinces of Canada are composed of four Canadian provinces - New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador - of which two provinces, and many cities are still not occupied by a JIL Church! We can look forward to the rest of the year, where JIL Maritimes will "Know Your God, Be Strong, and Do Great Things!" -- For more information on JIL Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, click below. Don't have a JIL Church or JIL Bible Study in your area? Message us at www.facebook.com/jilcanada
To find a JIL Church in your area, visit www.jilcanada.com/locations On January 27, 2018, JIL Canada East held its Life Group Summit (LGL) 2018 at JIL Cornerstone Toronto. Over 500 Life Group Leaders from JIL Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick were refreshed and empowered by the Holy Spirit! Pastor Bong Gonzales opened up the Summit with "Serving with the Strength and Greatness of God" based on Daniel 8:32b TLB. "But the people who know their God shall be strong and do great things." The LGL Summit focused on being strong in 3 spheres of life: physically, financially, and of course spiritually.
"In your calling, you need to be faithful even if no one sees you." "The Holy Spirit has the most important work to finish in the life of us believers." "We have to acknowledge the power of the Holy Spirit to convict sinners." "Go back to your first love." Overall, the LGL Summit 2018 allowed us to begin the year with excellence, knowing that God empowered us to "Know Your God, Be Strong, and Do Great Things" in the year 2018. Be ready JIL Canada East! -- Want to know more about our Life Groups? Click here. New to JIL Church? Click here. by Imelda Sarmiento What a great answer to our prayers, having launched Jesus Is Lord Church in our town of Richmond Hill today! Psalms 111:2 says, "Great are the works of the Lord; they are studied by all who delight in them." God has shown Himself faithful in every way and His grace and power been evident to York Region residents for the past 11 months.  JESUS IS LORD CHURCH EXPANDS TO YORK REGION
It was in March 2015 when a prayer drive began to be conducted in this town of Richmond Hill. A team of prayer intercessors from JIL Cornerstone Toronto had a Jericho March with sincere efforts of mapping the whole city and nearby places to conquer its invisible world so that the Gospel of Jesus Christ may be heard in this town. Commencing this courageous act of faith, a Bible Study group was born at the Barrientos apartment on April 5, 2015. It was composed of not more than 5 residents of Richmond Hill with some tireless brethren from Judah Tribe (a name of a group composed of different life groups under JIL Cornerstone Toronto). Pastor Allan Pua edified the group with his exhortation as well. This time of spring marked the wonders of goodness and faithfulness of God who brought forth families after families. It was in May 2015 when we moved to the Barrientos' new residence. The place was established like a "home for everyone." As the hours of daylight got longer until summer, members became more familiar with each other. Events such as camps, birthdays, bridal showers, weddings, baby showers, and that unforgettable "boodle fight" made our spirits comfortable yet the most amazing and wonderful part was the zeal of love and commitment serving the Lord which bind us together in one accord. The falling of the leaves did more than mark the season. Trials, persecutions, sickness, financial difficulties, family challenges were overcame. Praying, fasting, and crying to the Lord reinforced each day that passed. Truly, winning the battle is not by our might but by the power of God! On December 20, 2015, our dear Pastor Bong Gonzales confirmed the opening of JIL Richmond Hill, appointing Pastor Bong Campaner as our church pastor, and Bro. Donald Barrientos as our church coordinator. A soft launch served as an opportunity for everyone to love, to pray, to promote, to serve, to support and to enjoy this divine endeavour. Finally, starting February 21, 2016 at 2:00pm, the work of the Lord in JIL Richmond Hill seal the spots of victory. By His grace, it will continue to be strong to fulfill the mandate received from the Lord through Bishop Bro. Eddie C. Villanueva (Founder and Spiritual Director, JIL Church Worldwide). With much excitement, amaze God with your renewed life of authenticity, keep up with your flexibility and delight with God’s surprises in your lives. Continue to work hard in fulfilling the JIL Church’s Mission, Vision and Core Values until Jesus comes. Finally brethren, Psalms 118:24 declares that "this is the day which the Lord hath made”. Today is one, which has been ordained of God, and brought into existence by Him for a special purpose. We will therefore carry out God's purpose, and rejoice and be glad in it. Amen! |
