Home: 'Sanctuary of Faith’

By Gilbor I. Camporazo, La Carlota Philippines District Historian

Elder Carlos G. Revillo, Jr.

Elder Carlos G. Revillo, Jr. of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day presided over the semi-annual conference of La Carlota Philippines District held at La Carlota Meetinghouse, Saturday, February 9, 2019.

In the Adult session of the said conference, he counseled the members about the importance of a family. These members are composed of different auxiliary leaders of the Moises Padilla, La Castellana, Manggapsang, Masville, La Carlota 1st, La Carlota 2nd, Ayungon, and San Enrique.

To emphasize his message, he showed a video message of President Russell M. Nelson on home which is considered spiritually as sanctuary of faith on October 2018 General Church conference.
He cited a portion of the message President Nelson on "Becoming Exemplary Latter-day Saints", especially about home.

Making Your Home Renovation Project Easier

When you are considering a home renovation project, it can be a daunting prospect. There are a long list of details that need to be taken care of, from the supplies that are necessary to the timeline that you hope to have the work completed. The biggest issue is having the skills that are necessary to make your dream become a reality. If you want to give your living space a new look that is more involved than cosmetics, you are going to need to turn to a contractor to address all of your needs.

Be Clear on What You Want

Before you actually start getting estimates or calling every remodeling service in the phone book, figure out how you want to remodel your home. You may want a new deck, a different layout for your kitchen, or you could consider turning one of your rooms into a home office. Once you know where you are headed, you can start seeking out the professional assistance you need to begin your renovation project.

Support Troops Still Fighting the War in Iraq

The war in Iraq began on March 20, 2003. Some claim that this began as merely an armed conflict in which an attack was forged by the United States upon Iraq. As with any war, controversy remains as it appears, some 12 years later, that the battle is still ongoing. Thousands of troops have returned home, but some troops still remain for security purposes. It is important to support the troops that are still overseas as they continue to help protect the Iraqi people and strengthen their military system.

Send Care Packages

Each military base has a commissary. These items are imported and can cost a considerable amount more given the method of delivery to obtain the items. Consider making care packages with a group of friends or other community members to keep their spirits high. Simple things from home, such as a local newspaper or snack item that is popular are comforting.

Father's Eternal Principles

The parents, teachers, and other school stakeholders gather for the first PTA assembly inside our school campus.

My son giving me a token of gratitude

As a school head of Balabag Elementary School, La Carlota City, I share to them the eternal principles behind a father. This is a reminder to all of them that the coming third Sunday of the month of June is a special day. It is Father's Day.

Father is always used when we say our prayer. We address our heavenly Father for He is the great provider. Father, therefore is a divine, sacred title for that matter. It is no joke to be addressed as a father. Likewise, it should be respected in a most reverent manner.

With this special occasion for a father, I am also reminded of the eight values which my late father has taught and influenced me when he was still living. One of them is "taking time out for God".

The Beauty of DepEd Family

School principal on group activity

Doing something our of nothing, what would it be? This is a challenge by Mayor Bambi Villarosa, as the discussant/facilitator in the 3-day workshop on school governance to the school principals of the division of La Carlota City.

With their collaborative efforts, they molded a colored clay given to them into a meaningful creation to depict the importance of a family in the Department of Education (DepEd).

The group is composed of SDS Portia M. Mallorca, ASDS Gladys Amylaine D. Sales, Carole C. Abalajon of Cainaman ES, Tracy Hiceta of Haguimit ES II, Perpetua Morales of Ferlou ES, Leny Nillos of La Carlota South ES II, and this blogger of Balabag ES.

Completed Two-Year Mission With Honor

Completed his 2-year missionary work, our youngest son, Elder Gilbor D. Camporazo prepared himself to go home after serving in the Butuan Philippines Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) of all trials, challenges while doing the proselyting, Gospel teaching and baptizing converts.

“Welcome back Tito,” quips Toto Bryan, one of Elder Camporazo’s favorite nephews, when I asked him if what is his reaction when his uncle Toto Jun comes home.

“Your son is about to leave the mission and (will) join you in a happy reunion,” wrote Butuan Philippines Mission President Mernard P. Donato to us as Elder Camporazo’s parents.

“You can be proud of the service he has rendered as a missionary,” concluded President Donato's letter sent to us through a postpaid mail.

And So It Is Christmas

And so this is how I value Christmas in acrostic:

Christmas is for CHILDREN. It's the little children who really love Christmas. They're all excited when Christmas is just around the corner. They love also to sing Christmas carols. And they go out house to house at night to sing them.

Christmas is HOME. Christmastime is one of the nicest times of the year to be with your beloved family when you're away from them for even a year. There's a popular song that says, "I'll be home for Christmas." Beside there's no place like home and Christmas seasons suits the time to be with your family.

Home is the Most Secured Place

"Homes are the most secured places for our family," said President Avelino N. Santillan, First Counselor of Bacolod Philippines Mission.

A. Santillan

President Santillan is one of the speakers in the Sunday semi-annual conference of La Carlota District of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, presided by Elder Ramon Nobleza of the Seventy.

He illustrated his talk by citing from the children story book, the "Camel's Nose". It is about the camel and his master, the merchant who were stranded in the middle of the desert at night. The master put up his tent and stayed inside. While the camel was outside. While the night was getting high, it was very cool outside. The camel beg and wanted its nose to get inside the tent and his master allowed it. Until it bid his master to let its whole body placed inside the tent and finally kicked his master out from the tent.