PASTOR O

I just bumped into Christ's Commission Fellowship (CCF) elder Pastor Glenn Oblicacion ('Pastor O') who recounted to me the fire mishap which totally burned down his house in Kapitolyo, Pasig on the morning of November 19, 2004. Pastor Glenn is one of the nicest, sweetest pastors in CCF, even one of the best speakers on the pulpit. It still boggles my mind how such a tragedy could happen to a very fine Christian like Pastor O; but then of course I am reminded of the story of Job, that such a trial is given to a select few--those who have the spiritual stamina and God-like qualities to react in a positive, godly , and yes, "Job-like" way.

Another important lesson that can be gleamed from this is to count one's blessings, though one may be "like an owl among the ruins" (from Psalms 102:6). The area pastors, ministry heads, and their members are now consolidating relief efforts for Pastor O and his family.

My brethren and I thank the Lord that everyone in Pastor O's household got out alive from that fire, and with no one physically hurt.

So, that's the sad story of our Pastor O. If you, Young Stag Mag readers, have a burden to help Ptr. O and family in this time of troubling need, please call CCF at (632) 635-3410, or write to CCF at this address: 2/F St. Francis Square, Julia Vargas Avenue, Mandaluyong City, Philippines. God bless...