ERA UM Chapter

𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐘𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐄 | 𝐄.𝐑.𝐀 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐔𝐒 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐘

Earlier today, we gathered for our Prayer Satellite to spend time in prayer and in God's Word. Together, we prayed for our team, our school, unity, provision, protection, other campus ministries, and the different endeavors God has called us to do outside the school. It was a reminder that we can bring every concern and every plan to God because He faithfully cares for us.

We also read and reflected on Ezekiel 37. This passage reminded us that God can bring life, hope, and restoration even in situations that seem impossible. As we shared our thoughts with one another, we were encouraged to keep praying faithfully and trusting that God is always working. He is the God of order and in control even when we cannot feel nor see it.

May we continue to seek the Lord every day and remain faithful in every season. Let us encourage one another through prayer, live according to His Word, and be a light to the people around us. As we follow Jesus, may our lives point others to His love, goodness, and faithfulness. ✨

“𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞, ‘𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦, 𝐃𝐫𝐲 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬, 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐝!” — Ezekiel 37:4

𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐀𝐒 𝐆𝐎𝐃 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐃 𝐘𝐎𝐔 | 𝐄.𝐑.𝐀 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐔𝐒 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐘

Earlier today, we were encouraged with the message, “𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮” As we reflected on 1 Corinthians 7:17–24, we were reminded that no matter who we are or where we are in life, whether young or old, a sinner or a believer, God knows us personally and has called each of us for His purpose. Our identity is not found in our past, our achievements, or our position, but in Christ alone. When we know who we are in Him, He faithfully leads us to where He has called us to be. 🤍

One truth that remained in our hearts was that “𝑮𝒐𝒅 𝒊𝒔 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏.” He calls us to faithfully serve Him wherever He has placed us, trusting that His plans are always good and His timing is always perfect. As we continue to walk in obedience, we discover the freedom that can only be found in Jesus Christ. A life surrendered to Him becomes a testimony of His grace, goodness, and unfailing love. ✨

May we continue to live the life God has called us to live and remain faithful in every season. Let us be a blessing to the people around us and allow the light of Christ to shine through our words and actions. As we follow Him each day, may others see Jesus in us and be encouraged to know Him more.

"𝐄𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮." - 1 Corinthians 7:17

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐀𝐈𝐓𝐇𝐅𝐔𝐋 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐘𝐄𝐑 | 𝐄.𝐑.𝐀 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐔𝐒 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐘

Earlier today, we were encouraged with the message, “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫: 𝐀 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.” As we reflected on God's Word, we were reminded that every breakthrough begins in the place of 𝑷𝒓𝒂𝒚𝒆𝒓. Prayer is not merely our response during difficult times. It is our daily communion with the Lord where we receive His guidance, strength, wisdom, and direction. Everything starts in prayer and ends in prayer. It is in the secret place where God shapes our hearts and teaches us to trust Him completely. 🤍

Through the life of Hannah, we learned what it truly means to remain faithful in prayer. Though she experienced sorrow, disappointment, and years of waiting, she continued to pour out her heart before God. Instead of allowing her pain to drive her away from Him, she allowed it to draw her closer to Him. God never overlooked her tears nor forgot her prayers. In His perfect timing, He remembered Hannah and blessed her with Samuel, a man whom God would use to impact an entire generation. Her story reminds us that one faithful prayer can become the beginning of God's greater purpose. ✨

One message that remained in our hearts was, "𝑵𝒐𝒕 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒃𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒘𝒐𝒏 𝒑𝒉𝒚𝒔𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚. 𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝒘𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒕 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆." 🔥 We were reminded that the world measures success by what is visible, but God measures faithfulness by what is hidden. Revival begins in the prayer room before it reaches the platform. May we continue to seek God faithfully, trust His timing, and depend on Him in every season. Let us never underestimate the power of silent prayers, because God hears, God remembers, and God moves according to His perfect will. Just as Hannah knelt before God and Samuel stood before a nation, may our prayers today become a testimony that will impact the next generation.

"𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒚𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝒂 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒆𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆."
James 5:16

Happy Birthday to our introvert, cute, beauty and brain ate, our ERA Accountant, Ate Claire! 🎉

Your intelligence, humility, and loving heart make you such a precious blessing to our ERA Family. We may not always see you around but we know you’re always with us in spirit, praying and supporting your ERA family.

Your gentle presence, hardworking spirit, and genuine love for others inspire us more than you know. We are truly grateful for all that you do and for the warmth you bring to our family.

As you celebrate another year of life, we pray that God continues to bless you with good health, wisdom, joy, and countless reasons to smile. May He guide your every step and fulfill His beautiful plans for your life. Keep shining, keep growing, and keep being the amazing person God created you to be.

HORANGHAE FROM ERA FAMILY! 🩷✨

Happy Birthday to this ERAmazing Man of God, our dearest Kuya Axl! 🎉

Your dedication to the Lord and your genuine, anointed love for Him continue to inspire everyone around you. The warmth of your smile and the kindness you show to others are a beautiful reflection of God's love. Through your life, many are reminded that choosing Jesus is truly the best decision anyone can make.

Thank you for being such a blessing and an amazing kuya to all of us. Your passion for serving God and your faithfulness encourage us to grow deeper in our own walk with Him. We, your ERA family, are truly grateful and blessed to have you in our lives.

As you celebrate another year of God's goodness, we pray that He continues to bless you with good health, wisdom, strength, and favor. May He guide every step you take, open doors of opportunity, and grant the desires of your heart according to His perfect will.

Keep shining His light, touching lives, and being a vessel of His love and grace. Continue to stay on fire for Jesus and inspire others through your faith and servant heart.

With love, ERA Family 🤍✨

𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐋𝐘 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒 | 𝐄.𝐑.𝐀 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐔𝐒 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐘

Today, we were encouraged with the message, “Fixing our eyes on what TRULY matters.” As we look around, especially on social media, we can see how many students and young people are being distracted and blinded by the things of this world. As part of the Campus Ministry and servants of God, it is our cry to reach out to these souls and lead them back to Jesus. 🤍

Through 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy, we were reminded of how Paul encouraged Timothy to continue serving the Lord and endure every challenges he faced. We were encouraged to trust in God's faithfulness, knowing that He never forsakes His people and always remain true to His promises. We were challenged to obey God, be bold in the mission field, love people sincerely, and remain faithful even in the small things He has entrusted to us. ✨

One message that stayed in our hearts was, “𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞. 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬.” 🔥 It reminded us that everything we do must be rooted in love. May we continue to fix our eyes on what truly matters, faithfully follow God's calling, and be willing to share His love wherever He places us.

“𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒐 𝒘𝒆 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝑮𝒐𝒅 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒖𝒔. 𝑮𝒐𝒅 𝒊𝒔 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆. 𝑾𝒉𝒐𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑮𝒐𝒅, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑮𝒐𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎.” – 𝟏 𝑱𝒐𝒉𝒏 𝟒:𝟏𝟔 🤍

𝐄𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐌 & 𝐉𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐇𝐎 𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐊 | 𝐄.𝐑.𝐀 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐔𝐒 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐘

Today, we had the opportunity to go around the UM campus for our Evangelism and Jericho Walk. Before we went to different buildings, we first gathered together in prayer, asking God for guidance, wisdom, discernment, and His anointing as we shared His love with others. We knew that without Him, we could do nothing, so we chose to depend on Him every step of the way. 🤍

As we split into groups and visited different areas of the campus, we were reminded that sharing the Gospel is not about our own ability or confidence, but about being willing to let God use us. Through our devotion in Galatians 1 and 2, we were encouraged to stay faithful to God's calling and to boldly live for Him.

One message that stayed in our hearts was, “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐧.” 🔥 It reminded us that our goal is not to please people, but to honor God and faithfully share His truth with love and courage.

As we walked and prayed around the campus, we lifted up every student, teacher, and staff member to the Lord. We prayed that hearts would be open to Him and that His presence would be felt throughout the university. Even if we do not immediately see the results, we trust that God is already working in ways we cannot see.

May we continue to be bold in sharing the Gospel, faithful in prayer, and willing to be used by God wherever He places us. ✨

“𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒎 𝑰 𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒔𝒆𝒆𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒂𝒏, 𝒐𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝑮𝒐𝒅? 𝑶𝒓 𝒂𝒎 𝑰 𝒕𝒓𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒏? 𝑰𝒇 𝑰 𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒓𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒏, 𝑰 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒃𝒆 𝒂 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕.” – 𝑮𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒔 1:10 🤍

𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐆𝐎𝐃 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 | 𝐄.𝐑.𝐀 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐔𝐒 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐘

Today’s fellowship reminded us of the importance of knowing God deeply so that we can trust Him fully and obey Him faithfully. ✨

Through Hosea 4:1, we reflected on how the Israelites failed to acknowledge who God truly is and forgot His faithfulness and power. As Christians, we can sometimes fall into the same pattern—allowing fear, confusion, and our emotions to shape our decisions. Instead of looking to God, we often lean on our own understanding and limit what He can do in our lives.

We were reminded through Proverbs 3:5–6 to trust in the Lord with all our hearts and to acknowledge Him in all our ways. The word “all” challenges us to surrender everything to God—not only our victories and dreams, but also our worries, doubts, and struggles. Through Hebrews 12:2 and 1 Timothy 6:12, we were encouraged to endure and fight the good fight of faith, knowing that God remains faithful and never fails.

This fellowship also challenged us to pursue a deeper and more intimate relationship with God. Through Psalm 46:10, we were reminded to be still and know that He is God. The more we know Him through His Word, the more we learn to trust His plans, rest in His promises, and allow Him to move in our lives. Because faith grows when we fix our eyes on Him and acknowledge that He is always in control. 🔥

“𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒆 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝑮𝒐𝒅, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝑯𝒊𝒎; 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝑯𝒊𝒎, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝒐𝒃𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝑯𝒊𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍.”

𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓 | 𝐄.𝐑.𝐀 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐔𝐒 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐘

Earlier, some of our ERA family did a surprise visit. We spent time together catching up, sharing stories, laughing, talking, and enjoying food with one another. It was a simple gathering, but it reminded us how special it is to stay connected and encourage each other in faith.

Moments like these show us that God works through fellowship and genuine friendships. As we continue our journey with Him, may we keep supporting, praying for, and uplifting one another. No matter where life takes us, we are blessed to have a family in Christ who walks alongside us. 🤍✨

“𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙪𝙥, 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜.”
1 Thessalonians 5:11