CCF 25th Anniversary

This is already an uuuuuubbbbbeeeeerrrrr late post. But I still wanted to blog about it because it's one of my memorable experiences for 2009.

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Date: August 30, 2009
Location: Araneta Coliseum


It was CCF’s 25th Anniversary and I have decided to attend. And it had been a great experience all in all.



CCF.

Anniversary.

25th.

Araneta Coliseum.

17,000 capacity.

2 services.

Kuh Ledesma.

Gary V.

Music.

Worship.

Testimonials.

Scripture.

Glory.

Honor.

God.


I was happy to have attended. Though it would have been better if those that I had invited were able to come with me so I could have shared the experience with them.

I had been almost discouraged to go after seeing the long line of people waiting to go inside the coliseum. It was free but a ticket is to be given so you can go inside. But something told me to stay. So I went to find the end of the line, which looked as if it would take you forever to get inside. It was hot and I was carrying loads of stuff because I came from a photoshoot earlier in UP Diliman (Again, I will tell the story in another blog). I wanted water. I wanted aircon. But I stood firm and waited. And after a couple of minutes, I was inside. That had been fast.

Araneta Coliseum. Audience capacity of 17,000. And out of that thousand, I am one of them. It was overwhelming to be part of such a huge celebration.

It was like a free concert. Kuh Ledesma was there. She sang “Above All” and was a very touching rendition. Later on Gary V. was there for his “Take me out of the Dark” – very inspiring. Then there were two testimonials. I’ve heard Ivan Tan’s testimonial before in St. Francis and it’s one of those stories that make you shake your head from left to right out of rue yet make your hair stand to its end out of piety. Truly, he had a life-changing experience and he serve as a living inspiration to all. And it was a well-deserved testimonial to be featured for the church anniversary.

I am no devout and I admit that. I had my backslides, my indifference and shortcomings when it comes to my faith but I do not forget. I may not have surrendered everything yet to Him but I am getting there, slowly, a step at a time and through His guidance. He has never forsaken me and I have always known that. I do not want to be called a hypocrite or a Pharisee. I am a sinner yet He has blessed me and saved me.

I have much to thank Him for. And He knows what is inside my heart. My imperfections and failures are as much a blessing from Him as my successes and my talents and I lay them both at his feet. May He use me and guide me for his purpose. I have a long journey ahead of me and I shall rely on his light to see my path. May all the glory be His – my God and my savior.

Happy Anniversary CCF!

♫ PS. I am posting one song which I really like. I really love the lyrics. It goes well to the change that has happened to my life this year. Everything has been really different. Enjoy.



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mood: excited. for tomorrow's CCF service.