I Was Angry at ABS-CBN Forum

[pioneer]

Before I devoted my time on developing Tubag Bohol, I was excited joining a forum site run by ABS-CBN. This forum site focuses mainly on ABS-CBN shows and programs. So most people there talk about TV matters. But there is one category in that forum site named "Spiritual or Religious Inspiration" or something like that, so I started posting spiritual insights under this category.

The next day I got an email from the forum administrator notifying me that my contributed articles (excerpts from Daily Bread book) were deleted because they were inappropriate.

I was so angry. I told God this way (something like this in prayer). "Lord, if that forum site won't allow your words to be discussed or reflected on, then I have to do something to make the Internet a gateway for people to know more about you." 

I don't know if the forum admin was an atheist. I was just angry that he deleted God's words but he retained indecent postings not suitable for general public view.

This kind of experience compelled me to immerse myself deeper into computer and technology. If webmasters don't believe in God, then they would hate Biblical passages in websites. There must be a way that God can be honored in the Internet.

Tubag Bohol's "Dosage of Hope" is an attempt of honoring God in the Internet in our own little ways. I am not a saint, yet I can still do some small good things for our Creator and Savior.

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[Brownman]

Praise the Lord admin and peace to everyone.

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[orChids]

Sad to hear Bro.Been to some forums pero karon pa ko ani nakahibawo nga i-delete ang word of God.

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[benelynne]

Mike,

You have not only soothed our loneliness and longing for home, you have also enriched our spiritual lives through postings on God's word.

I know there are more wayword use for the internet--porn, business scams, etc.--than for evangelism. You're doing God a great service by persisting in spreading His word.

My wife has found a Christian church she's really at home with by Marcela in Tagbilaran. I used this site to look for some possible churches we could attend, and later on she spent a whole week going around different churches to check which suited her best.

Being involved in the church's activities has helped her settle spiritually relatively fast in a new environment whose tongue she doesn't even speak. The youth music ministry is really inspiring. Even my teenage daughter and son, who used to be aloof at church in Japan, are finding themselves slowly being involved in youth activities. On the only Sunday I spent there, she arranged for a choral number of Rich Mullins' classic "Awesome God" which we practiced overnight and sang with the youth praise and worship team.

On my next trip in July, in time for the grand EB, God willing, we are planning on an inter-fellowship Christian music concert... Hope I can get Vida aka Melrose's hand on this... My wife and I have always both been involved in the music ministry.



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[pioneer]

Hi Ben,

Are you referring the Family Christian Fellowship (FCF) which is holding Wednesday prayer meeting near Plaza Marcela in Tagbilaran? I am a member of FCF, Tagbilaran City. The pastor is Mr. Felix Bernaldez, whose wife works at the First Consolidated Bank (Bohol).

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[benelynne]

Hi Ben,

Are you referring the Family Christian Fellowship (FCF) which is holding Wednesday prayer meeting near Plaza Marcela in Tagbilaran? I am a member of FCF, Tagbilaran City. The pastor is Mr. Felix Bernaldez, whose wife works at the First Consolidated Bank (Bohol).

Hi Mike,

I think the name of the church is March of Faith, which is pastored by Dr. Trigo. They are building a 5000-capacity cathedral now on a sprawling 5-hectare estate in San Isidro. This is actually the third church that they visited, and have now been attending for about a month now. The mode of worship is similar to what we are used to--not very solemn, intense on praise and worship, and lots of warm, informal fellowship. She attends the Ladies Fellowship Fridays which holds various practical learning sessions--like pan de sal preparation, etc. She was requested to conduct a class on Japanese flower arrangement or ikebana next week. I've asked her to check out FCF sometime.

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[benelynne]

Mike,

By the way, when are you scheduled to visit Bohol next? Shall we see each other in July? Actually, tentative lang gihapon ni kay usahay naay mga short-notice projects nga ihatag nga lisod palabyon kay blesssing man. Kung maminaw ko sa mga bata, I should be home again in June... God willing, I should be home for the grand EB.

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[pioneer]

Hi Ben,

I know Pastor Trigo. I had attended their church services several times while I was still living in Tagbilaran. March of Faith organized "Rise Up Bohol", a 24-hour praise and worship gathering. I am not sure if they are still holding this Rise-Up Bohol activity.

I know one Pastor Trigo's daughter. Her name is Sarah. She's such a gifted praise and worship leader. She sings with so much passion and love for the Lord.

As planned, I might be home last week of June or first week of July. Mga 3 to 4 days lang akong stay sa Bohol. Basin magka-timing na magkameet ta, God willing.

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[benelynne]

Hi Ben,

I know Pastor Trigo. I had attended their church services several times while I was still living in Tagbilaran. March of Faith organized "Rise Up Bohol", a 24-hour praise and worship gathering. I am not sure if they are still holding this Rise-Up Bohol activity.

I know one Pastor Trigo's daughter. Her name is Sarah. She's such a gifted praise and worship leader. She sings with so much passion and love for the Lord.

As planned, I might be home last week of June or first week of July. Mga 3 to 4 days lang akong stay sa Bohol. Basin magka-timing na magkameet ta, God willing.

HI Mike,

I feel a double portion of joy to know that we have moved in the same spiritual orbit, albeit at different times, in Tagbilaran. I do not know that "Rise Up Bohol" is still a going concern. But I am really impressed by the musical talents of the youth--the instrumentalists and the vocalists. Through their musical gifts, I and my wife want to help reach out to more people in Tagbilaran. Through God's grace, we've had a successful ministry, in my capacity as a lay worker, and have put up a church building here in Japan serving former entertainers who have married Japanese and raised their families here (check out http://www.philippinestoday.net/index.php?module=article&view=637). We just had our 8th anniversary last May 25 attended by about 150 people. I'll give an update as soon as the videos are uploaded.

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[Julai]

This is an irritating story Mike..Why should they create a section titled "Spiritual or Religious Inspiration" and yet delete the articles you submitted??

I totally agree with you Mike,we can always honor God even in the internet and it should be done and He should be honored anywhere and everywhere. After all, we won't have the technology we are enjoying without HIM.

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