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Praise Report: ICS ALS Graduation 2013


There are problems, and then there are REAL problems.

I often hear the phrase "first world problems in a third world country". You don't have network access on your mobile phone. Your internet access is crappy. You don't have enough clothes to wear. You commute in the heat while your friends have cars (and drivers).

As a starting medical professional, I have what I call " degree problems". I don't have enough patients. I am forced to take jobs outside my specialization. I don't get sponsorships for conventions by medical companies.

As a blogger, I often whine too. I don't have a domain. I don't have sponsorships. My traffic is almost none.

But are these really problems?

Last Sunday, my problems were put to shame. My church, International Charismatic Service, held graduation rites for 5 very blessed people under the Alternative Learning System program.

The Alternative Learning System program is catered to those that desire to have a high school degree but for whatever reasons are not able to do so. From what I know it is a twice a week schedule and is free. It started out with more than 5 people, there were dropouts but still some of them persevered that earned them their degree.

So this is my tribute to them. I know most of you have people graduating left and right without a thought but a lot of people still are unable to finish even the elementary and college level.




Matt (Leftmost part of the photo above) is part of our janitorial staff at the church. He shared how he used to be so envious when the month of March rolls in because he is reminded that its graduation season once again. Now, he is overwhelmed at how God not only made his dreams come true, but also how his life changed through the church. He said it was more than he can ever ask for- to be saved and now have a high school degree.

McRey (beside Matt) was my student during Sunday school (ok I feel old again). He was in high school when his mother got sick and he was forced to stop school. How many of  us experience that? Having no choice but to stop school, because your mother is really, really sick? Silently, I am amazed and blessed on how he has remained very active in church despite on how things turned out. More so when I see church members visiting his mother at home, I know that they feel the love that the church is extending .  McRey probably never thought an opportunity like this would come along. But God surprised him once again.

The graduates with the Pastoral staff and DepEd representative Tita Emi Crisostomo


With the lovely women of ICS

Images source: https://www.facebook.com/ics.church


Now, my degree problems are microscopic than ever. How can I complain when I have a masters degree when these people stand proudly as they hold out their high school diplomas.

Thank you Lord for having blessed me with an education. Thank you for giving these brothers and sisters the opportunity to experience Your love through ALS and reach their dreams. Thank you Lord for the moving of Your spirit in ICS today.

To God be the glory! Congratulations graduates!

ALS is now accepting enrollees for this schoolyear. Registration is until the last day of May, and admission is free. Shoot me a message for more details.

TBBMD

 

 
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