It's been a while and my wife keeps telling me I need to blog. So many things have been happening with school and everything. Samantha and I were the candle sponsors in Kris and Malou's wedding. It was such a beautiful wedding, and I think I cried more in that wedding than my own. I am such a whoos!!!
After the wedding, another one of our good friends Sarah Meier-Albano had an old school 90's party at this club called Rock Candy. It was great time to see old friends. And this is one of the few dance clubs that don't allow smoking inside, so I was able to there for a couple of hours. It really was nice friends I haven't seen a while. What's funny is that at least 6 people mentioned something to me about God or Church in this time. Some opening up about their lives. One particular guy that I met before who is one of the pioneer's of bringing Hip-Hop to the Philippines, apparently has been to Victory a few times, and he just started sharing what God is doing in his heart. It was so refreshing...
When I was leaving, a guy came up and introduced himself to me and started asking me all these questions. The conversation went something like this..I will try and summarize it....
guy " Hey man what's up man, what do you do? I have been watching you, there's something about you... I have never seen you before" Are you really famous or something?
Me- Actually bro, I am pastor and I just seen some of my friends in a long time.
guy- A PASTOR..You mean like a Preacher...
Me- Yeah something like that...
guy" really wow that's cool, I am kind of religious myself..
Me- that's cool, man so what do you do? where you from?
guy- I do parties and events blah blah...My mother is from Australia and my dad is from Africa.
Me...Very Cool, (actually I didn't say that, I said "that's wassup", but it means the same thing), well It was nice meeting you...hopefully I will see you around...
so I am walking out and he stops Wait!!!! I have a great idea....I have an event this Monday, there will be a lot of people, there will be freestyle-battle, a "booty-shaking" contest....but How about you come and give us a positive message. You can preach, talk about religion, or something, whatever you want.. we all need someting postive...it will be great....blah blah...he was just going on and on how this is going to be powerful or whatever....
I must admit, I wasn't too sure about it. He texted me yesterday to remind me. And as much as I am not sure, I am feeling the Holy Spirit saying, YOU ARE THE CHURCH....Bring ME to the people who need it the most, they need to hear about my love. I later got confirmation from Pastor La when I bumped into him at a children's party and he said do it...
So tomorrow night I will be at the club sharing whatever God puts on my heart to share...but right now I am thinking about John 3:17....I guess I will have to see...pray for me and the people of course....thanks.............................................................................................................
Well it's Tuesday morning and I just came back from Rock Candy. Two of my good friends Dane and Miro came with me. Going into this I really didn't know what to say. I wasn't very familiar with the crowd. I was really nervous and a bit hesitant to share if I am being totally honest. Before I got up and spoke I still wasn't too sure what I was going to say. They were getting to ready to have their "rap battle" and their "booty shaking" contest, but asked me to speak before they started. He introduced me as Reverend Robert...hahahah.
Well when I got up there I just shared a little of my testimony and shared with them Jeremiah 29:11. While I was talking I some people were talking, some were texting, but some were actually listening. I talked a little about hope, dreams, and that's pretty much it. I said that there is hole in everyone's heart and there is only one person who could fill that hole. I kept it at about 5 to 10 minutes.
When I got done, I immediately started to beat myself up, and tell myself I should have said this, and I should have said that....but when people started coming up to me and say they were touched it made me feel a little better. But I am my worst critic. After that they proceeded to their contests, first a drinking contest, then the dance and freestyle rap contest. But we left so weren't able to see any of that. which is a good thing:)
I have no idea what God did there tonight. I just know I tried my best to as obedient as I could. Even though I know I could have done better, I know the Holy Spirit will fill the gaps that I missed and is in total control.
Super Dane and Miro were great. Dane and Miro were a big blessing and were a big encouragement. Thanks fellas and thanks to all those who were praying.
I am feeling the Holy Spirit saying, YOU ARE THE CHURCH....Bring ME to the people who need it the most, 
