When we do not allow God to be the center of lives, we feel this emptiness that brings us down and leads us to dark pathways. And, most of us are struggling about this when we reach adulthood, the moment we are exposed to the deceptive beauties of the world. We become humans with our thoughts focused on earthly desires and happiness. Yes, this gives us an incredible feeling of satisfaction, but it doesn’t last. It surely ends.
So we keep on searching for what can fill our emptiness. At some point, we find people who can alleviate this feeling, like our boyfriend or girlfriend. But then again, we still desire for something that can free us; one that can make us totally complete and grant us overflowing joy. We finally reach the point when we give up, we do not know what to do. We are at our breaking point. But to our surprise, this is the time when we gain wisdom of the answer – God.
And so, the time has finally come, you are now back in His loving arms. You are ready to become a new creation through water baptism. To make this moment even more special and memorable, we have compiled a few great ideas.
- Prepare a short but meaningful message for everyone at the ceremony, especially for the person who was appointed by God to lead you towards Him. You can start with who you are before and end with what you have become spiritually.
- Pray hard on that day. Pray that God will fill you with the Holy Spirit during the baptism and that you may have a true, personal encounter of Him. Express yourself like you have never done before. Do it for God in the name of His son Jesus Christ.
- Keep yourself away from the alluring things of this world and completely offer the day to the Lord by reading the bible. You can say no to social media and other addictive stuff, for instance.
- Look for the perfect clothing to wear. Wearing white-colored clothes symbolize a new you with a pure heart; one who is spiritually ready to receive Jesus as his savior and redeemer.
- Prepare for a small celebration at your house joined by your close friends at the church like you small group or bible study group. You can hire a caterer that offers catering packages for special occasions such as this.
We are happy that you are finally back; that you are now a Christian. We are hopeful that through these ideas, we are able to guide you too in your journey. God bless you!
Organizing a gathering exclusively for your clan is essential. It is the time when you get to know your relatives better and create a bond that only people belonging to the same family tree understand. This event is also a great avenue for everyone to look back and see what the clan has accomplished throughout the years. Clan reunions simply unify and strengthen your expanding family tree. So what is your plan for the next gathering? If you are one of those clans who are planning to celebrate in Manila, then this article is perfect for you. Here are few of the major questions to consider in your plan.
CLAN REUNION CHECKLIST
Who will attend?
Get in touch with all your relatives. Today, you have many ways to do this. However, the most effective is by creating a Facebook group. Not all of them might have an account, but at least it’s easy to manage. You can just request later on that each family must join the social group in order to get regular updates. Once all are in, determine those who can attend together with their preferred schedule. For those who can’t, exert an effort to know why and offer a solution.
When will it be?
One of common challenges in organizing clan gatherings is finalizing the schedule. Some might already have a plan with specific dates while others might be very busy. In order to increase the chance of their attendance, negotiation is important. Now, this has to be done by the group. So, for instance, five of your relatives are having a hard time to insert the reunion in their schedule, know the reasons why and talk to them through a meeting. The rest of your clan is ready to sacrifice something just so everyone can attend.
Where will it happen?
When finding a venue, you have to make sure that it can easily be found, especially if you have relatives who are first-timers in Manila. Hotels or resorts located within the city center are some of the best options. Another factor is affordability and quality. Is the venue worth it for the price? One more consideration is the amenities. Does it offer family-friendly features or facilities? How do they make sure that everyone is safe?
Who will do the many tasks?
Create a committee. Ask someone to take charge on each of the major tasks such as budgeting, negotiating with the venue owner, searching for the premier catering in Manila, booking for a bus rental agency and securing flight promos, planning the activities, and looking for a great sound and entertainment provider.
Once you have the answers to all these questions, you can then proceed to the miscellaneous matters such as the theme, invitation, souvenirs and more.
Is your baby a he or a she? Without doubt, your little one is a blessing to you and your family, regardless of who you are and what you do. His or her life alone is enough to explain why we need to celebrate by way of water baptism.
For us Christians, water baptism or Christening is a way to thank God for breathing in a new life for us. It is when we give back all the honor, glorify and praise to Him. When we baptize our children, we are able to show to the whole world our faith; that we are a member of a church who believes in Jesus Christ, being the son of God; that through water baptism, we are freed from sin and is looking forward to a new life all for God’s glory.
Now, whether or not he or she is your firstborn, preparing for this sacred occasion is indubitably essential.
- Decide on a date. It is highly recommended to set the baptism on a weekend so that many can attend.
- Think of your baby’s godfathers and godmothers. You can count on your close friends, relatives, and of course, family. So create a list. But make sure you’ve contacted them ahead. Although you can enlist godparents even if they can’t attend, it would be nice if all of them will be there. Naming 5 to 10 godparents is enough, but if you want more, then please feel free to do so.
- Visit your church to register. Your church ministers have their regular schedule and may sometimes go out for a mission. That is why registration is necessary. When you register, you will be required to fill in a form where you also list the godparents. Although in some churches, giving of fees is not taken as an obligation, you might like to do otherwise. Remember, that what you do give will be used to support God’s church.
- Find a good place for the reception. Most parents do this at their own homes to make it more personal.
- Look for caterers. They will make everything easy for you when it comes to the foods and drinks. So you only entertain the guests at the reception with the peace of mind that a caterer is there to do all the work on your behalf. Jojie’s is a perfect example. They are known for their competent catering services packages for baptisms in the Philippines. They also have special kiddie meals if you request so. Along with this, they can set up the place by putting buffet tables with flower arrangement, guest tables with clothing and topping, chairs with seat covers, mouthwatering baptismal cake, guestbook and floral centerpieces.
- Secure baptismal clothing. Although this is just a one-time occasion, buying new Christening clothes for your child can make it more special.
- Search for good souvenirs. Going for arts and crafts is a good idea. Your guest can bring and keep them in their house as a reminder of the spiritual event.
- Create invitations. Today, invites are easy to prepare through the many DIY ideas on the internet. So you can definitely find one that is perfect for the occasion. These should comprehensively contain all the details of the baptism.
So there you have it. All is set once you’re done with the last step. Pray for the best.
“Will you marry me?” The nervous fine man asked while kneeling down.
“Yes! I do!” The fine lady replied with great joy.
The two then gave each other tight hugs and sweet kisses.
This is the usual scene when a man asks a woman’s hand in marriage. Very romantic as it is, saying yes to marriage is a big decision. It involves a lifetime commitment; a life wherein you plan to have your own family and become responsible parents. This makes preparation essential, especially saving money.
Significantly, you will be surprised that even when planning for your wedding, there are still ways to lessen expenses and save money. Here are a few great ideas:
You might have friends with beautiful handwriting or lettering skills. They are the perfect candidate to make the invites for you.
How about friends or relatives who are good performers? Aside from the DJ or disco service for your wedding’s reception, make the event more memorable by witnessing your friends, parents, siblings, or cousins perform only for you.
One more, do you know of someone having special talent in arts and crafts? He or she possibly has the passion and creativity to design and create the souvenirs for you. Don’t hesitate to ask and request. Just do this sweet and kind.
Adding a personal touch to your wedding can be very impressive and satisfying. You have the ability to plan the best wedding in history. Refer to these guidelines:
- Finalize your budget.
- List all the important guests first.
- Choose a venue for the wedding ceremony and reception.
- Find a solemnizing officer.
- Look for the most trusted photographers and videographers.
- Search for the most amazing entertainers.
- Decide on the food and drinks.
- Secure wedding gown and groom’s tuxedo.
- Rent bridesmaid dresses and groomsmen suits.
- Arrange the transportation.
- Hire a hairstylist and makeup artist.
- Buy wedding rings.
- Claim the wedding license.
- Do rehearsals.
- Search for a honeymoon package.
More than the entertainment, the guests look forward to a great dining experience. That is why you need to get in touch with a complete provider of catering services like Jojie’s. They are able to prepare local and international cuisines (Spanish, Western fusion, Chinese, Asian fusion and native dishes) and drinks (such as, vermouth, Scotch, Cognac, Bourbon, and brandy). They provide tailored catering packages to fit your event. Also, they offer gorgeous tables and chairs rental as well as catering equipment rental for a comfortable and elegant dining set up. This comes with a fantastic decor too. So what more could you ask for? Catering services like that of Jojie’s can definitely help you turn that wedding reception into a jaw-dropping one.
These three awesome ideas prove that saving money for your family’s future is absolutely possible, even during the wedding planning stage. You just need to be creative and resourceful. So wish you all the luck in your marriage soon.
Playing is something that kids love to do and is essential for their life. This fosters happiness, development (biologically, psychologically and emotionally), learning, and bonding. That is why conducting child-friendly games for kids party celebrations where there are young guests is highly appreciated by many.
Now, out of the numerous children’s games around, what are the best ones?
GAMES FOR KIDS PARTY
TRIP TO JERUSALEM
Otherwise known as musical chairs, this is the most exciting among the rest. First, you need to prepare 5 chairs. But of course, you can secure more, depending on the number of your target players. Also, do not worry because there are durable and high quality monoblock chairs for rent around. Next is you select 4 upbeat music. When these two are ready, look for 4 volunteers.
Place the chairs in a circular position and ask the participants to go around while the music plays. They have to sing and dance at the same time. Anyone caught cheating will be disqualified.
When the music stops, each of them will have to get his or her own chair and sit. The contestant who fails to do this will be out. Do this step until only two children are left competing for one chair. Upon reaching this stage, change the rules. In order to determine the winner, let the audience sing a song for them and decide when to stop. Also, when the audience stops singing, the contestants are to stand up on the chair instead of sitting down to be the ultimate winner.
PABITIN
Haven’t heard of this? Well, if you search this on Google, you’ll discover that it’s a traditional children’s party game in the Philippines. When translated, from Tagalog to English, pabitin means hanging.
In here, you are to secure a wooden, plastic, or metal cage where you place packed prizes. Each of the prizes should be at least 6 inches far from each other for easy reach and pull. Hang this cage using a wire or a rope on a tree or anywhere possible.
You can have as many participants as you want. And, all of them needs to jump in order to get a prize or prizes while the cage is moved up and down by someone through its connecting wire. The child who gets the most number of prizes will be the first one to choose a party souvenir. This is how it looks.
STATUE
Just like a statue, the players are to freeze in order to win. For this, you can have plenty of contestants too. You will be showing a few actions that the participants will copy for 30 seconds or so, depending when you will say move.
Think of funny movements so that everyone will burst into laughter when they perform these. The little ones who are able to imitate the most number of acts successfully will be the winner.
Based on our observations during parties, as we provide catering services, these three are the most enjoyable children’s games.
Find out more about how we can apply our knowledge and skills to your precious child’s party by browsing through our site.
