Here’s a snapshot of  how a hacked account tried to get my  interest – “Hi Pastor, What are you doing in this video? LOL Embarassing.”  Now the defensive side of me immediately reacted to what this embarassing video could be. But as soon as I clicked the link, I was asked to log-in. I immediately sensed it was a pishing scam.  Pishing is a deceitful process to acquire sensitive information.  Be aware of this.

How To Avoid Pishing Scams

1. Log out. Be sure to log out when you use a public computer.

2. Check source. If you are asked to provide sensitive information, check out if the source is valid or fake.

3. Verify. Send a message to the username’s account and ask if his/ her account was hacked. If you sense its the hacker who is replying to you, ask personal information that only the user really knows.

4. Change passwords. Make secure password with a combination of letters, sybols, & numbers. Try to change your passwords  or rotate a series of passwords in a year. Change your passwords if your account is hacked or better yet open a new account.

5. Follow your instinct. If you sense something fishy, it might be pishing.

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I noticed my spotlight started to  drag two days ago until it became annoying since it took between 10-15 seconds  to find a regular application file on my volume drive.  I didn’t take this seriously until now when I was looking for my sermon file. Usually I use EasyFind and Leap for a more advanced search  of hard to find files specially if you have one terabyte of data on your backup drives.  But for casual search spotlight normally  does the job well.

Cheers to SPOTLESS for saving my day!

Here’s a brief description of  SPOTLESS 3.0 for Snow Leopard

Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel

We encourage everyone to come and join the EASNAC worship gatherings.

Parents, kindly encourage our young people to come and experience these blessings. We don’t know when the next EASNAC convention will be held in Canada again so let us make the most out of this opportunity.

Bramalea Youth Group, let’s get connected to God and listen to powerful messages and enjoy a closer walk with God. I know you will have fun so come and join us.

Our guest speakers are:

Ann Roda, pastor at New Hope Adventist Church in Fulton, Maryland. Ann’s three goals in life:  The first is to “be still and know God, ”  the second is to be a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ, and the third is to lose those last annoying seven pounds. God called Ann to Pastoral Ministry after she spent 15 years in a corporate career.  Her husband Jose Hernandez is a Chaplain Director with Adventist Health Care.

Bing Alabata, an itinerant gospel preacher based in Hinsdale, Illinois. His passion is Christ-centered Biblical preaching and equipping ministers and lay evangelists to do likewise.  He takes the following counsel of Ellen White very solemnly:  ”Never should a sermon be preached, or Bible instruction in any line be given, without pointing the hearers to ‘the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.’ John 1:29.  Every true doctrine makes Christ the center, every precept receives force from His words.” 6T 54

The convention will be held at  Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel, Suites and Conference Centre 600 Highway 7 East Richmond Hill, Ontario.

Click here to get your EASNAC small souvenir program.

I’ll see you there!

Pastor Ardison D. Bernardo

-The presence and guidance of the Holy Spirit

-God’s will to be revealed and done

-Smooth leadership transition

-Increased unity

-Travel safety & physical protection

-Constant remembrance of our complete dependence on Jesus

-Recommitment and deeper commitment to Jesus.

Tomorrow at 10:30 a.m., July 3, 2010, the Bramalea SDA church connects to the 59th General Conference Session in Atlanta via a downlink during the worship service.

If you have an internet connection at home, click this link  HOPE Channel Live Broadcast of the 59th GC Session

For more information about the 59th GC Session, visit  http://www.gcsession.org/

Grateful! That’s what I feel right now. My family is overwhelmed by your gracious love.  We are just so excited to serve with you as we experience God together. There is nothing better than a family bonded by the love of Christ. And that’s what you have been to us since we came.

In a week’s time, we are turning one month here in Ontario. Moving is stressful. Although I have moved to various pastoral assignments several times, uprooting one’s family from another country is even more stressful. But here’s a list why we thank God and you for making this move a positive and rewarding experience:

1. GOD’s LOVE FOR HIS BRIDE. And we are part of that worldwide family wherever any of its members are found. Aren’t you grateful that we are His children? I exists to be a pastor and my family enjoys ministering with you. I believe with all my heart that God sent me here to help our church fulfill God’s vision.

2. YOUR WARM WELCOME. My installation during my first Sabbath at Bramalea SDA church is memorable. It was special because you are all special. We enjoyed your smiles, your warm hugs, your hospitality, your kind gestures. You made us feel at home once more.

3. YOUR MATURED LEADERSHIP.  I have very good impressions of our leadership and members. I have sensed your maturity as Christians and willingness to bid God’s plan for your lives.  My first Sabbath with you was my first exposure to the community as we handed out invitations to the nearby community for our 4th Community Health and Food Fair. Isn’t that a good way to start my family’s ministry here?

4. YOUR HELPING HAND. As we moved to our apartment yesterday, you were there! Hauling, pushing, pulling, fixing, feeding, baby-sitting, setting-up. You are just amazing! And in advance I want to thank you for all the help, support, and gifts. Just a day after moving in, our  cabinets are being filled with groceries, dining wares & cooking wares ; our rooms with bed and beddings and closets; a growing number of appliances – microwave oven, vacuum cleaner, rice cooker..;and other stuffs from toys to furnitures.Even the food that we will eat  for the day (and even good enough to last for two days!) has already been cooked for us! Thank you! And thank you in advance for your gifts!

5. YOUR SUPPORT. My family’s transition is emotionally stressful. But you were there to help. Thanks for driving us around,  for touring us around, for baby-sitting, for welcoming us into your homes, for orienting us about the Canadian life, for assisting in the processing of all necessary papers to get our life and ministry started, and for all other things you do and will do for me, my wife, and my kids. My wife is so thankful for your support. Thanks for bearing with my naughty kids – they are now your kids as well.

6. YOUR PRAYERS. Our conference leaders prayed for a pastor. You prayed for a pastor. I prayed for God’s will. After six months of waiting, God has finally  put us together. And you know what?  I am excited as to what God is about to do in us, for us, and through us. I am deeply convicted God has sent me to you. Let’s start riding the wave all for His glory!

Again, in behalf of my family, thanks for  making us a part of your church family. We can’t wait to meet everyone and be a part of your lives.

Love,

Bernardo Family

P.S. Kindly send this message to all

Dr. Dan Linrud, Ontario Conference Executive Secretary, prays for Pastor Ardison D. Bernardo during his installation at Bramalea SDA church, Brampton, Ontario, Canada on May 22, 2010

and regular visitors of Bramalea church.

Smile!

A smile warms hearts. It is contagious. It is the window of the soul.

It relaxes. It opens doors. It relieves stress. It wins friends. It changes perception. It reaches out. It makes our world a better place to live in.

What are events without people. People who smile. Beaming with joy. Happy to see others. Living life to the full. Excited to see the goodness in others.

Cherish those smiles. They are treasures to open. And gifts to enjoy & give back.

These are videoclips of selected participants in the recently held LEAD Camp (Leadership and Evangelism for Adventist Youth Development) of the North Philippine Union Conference ( NPUC ) of Seventh-day Adventists held at the Adventist University of the Philippines on March 31 to April 4, 2010. Attended by more than 1,500 delegates from the whole Luzon area, it has made an impact on the spiritual lives of young people with more than 40 training sessions to choose from, camp fellowships, and power hour messages delivered in the morning and evening by special guest Pastor Ernest Castillo, North American Division Vice-President.

Watch this video in HD and you’ll find yourself smiling!     NPUC LEAD Camp Video: SMILES!

Sometimes we expect too much.
Why people are not on the same pace.
Their journey is too slow.
Perhaps ailing.
Their is a limp in their walk.
We forget it’s not how fast is our stride;
It’s how we value each other.
No one has the right to judge,
Condemn or make careless remarks.
The journey is for us to enjoy,
With God as the end goal.
Each step is one foot closer.
Perhaps not a remarkable trek to others
But a giant step in the eyes of God.
Our right to see and understand ends
where God’s right begins.
His thoughts are not our thoughts,
His ways are not our ways.
His eyes pierces through darkness;
He knows the way,
So do not lose heart.
The biggest step we can make:
Be an inspiration and let others,
Walk according to their faith.
In the end God himself will decide,
In his wisdom what turns the tide.

ArdisonBernardo.com

Finishing a degree is just one of the steps to a fulfilling career in the future. Discovering your spiritual gifts and matching it with the career of your choice makes your lifetime profession an exciting journey of  service, ministry, and work.  When your spiritual gifts match with your profession, your work becomes an expression of your uniqueness and giftedness. Life becomes a joyful career. Work becomes fun! It’s like playing as you work and working as you play.

The secret is discovering and using your spiritual gifts to match with your lifetime career.

I’ll be speaking at the chapel period today where majority of the congregation are nursing students. Compassion is definitely one of the gifts for a nursing student. Do you have it?

Find your purpose and uniqueness by discovering your spiritual gift today.

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I am providing a link to a  free SPIRITUAL GIFTS INVENTORY TEST download  file courtesy of the Sabbath School and Personal Ministries Department of the General Conference of  Seventh-day Adventists.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS: KEYS TO MINISTRY /  SPIRITUAL GIFT INVENTORY TEST

PDF document / Powerpoint

A COVENANT OF FRIENDSHIP

Our mutual love for the Lord Jesus led us to decide to commit ourselves into this important relationship of friendship.  As we enter into this covenant (promise, contract, binding agreement) of friendship, may these tangible tokens  represent our commitment and help remind us of a relationship we need to solidify, value highly, and care personally.

As friends, we promise to be faithful to each other as born of unconditional love.  We will stand strongly together and refuse to rely solely on self.  Mutuality, not individualism or competition, will mark this precious friendship.

We will not be selfish but will remain loyal to each other.  Your interests are to be more important than my own, and , likewise, you will feel the same way about my interests.  Our friendship involves a concern for and involvement with the well-being of each other.  Thus our friendship will be marked with:  unconditional love, personal enjoyment, mutual acceptance, mutual interests, mutual commitment, and mutual loyalty.

Our close frienship will be a result of the application of principles recorded througout the Word of God; a frienship that is prayer-based, Jesus-centered, and Spirit-blessed.

Entering into this rare friendship involves revealing ourselves in confidence to each other.  AS faithful friends we promise to keep confidences.

For our friendship to flourish, there will be intimacy to “carry each other’s burdens”  (Galatians 6:2). We will have the courage to challenge each other, to fight for each other’s spiritual and relational growth.  We will always make time for each other and fight for this friendship.

With God as our witness, we commit ourselves into this binding relationship and begin to nurture a more personal, more intimate friendship. To become one in thought and heart and spirit.

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Welcome to Next Generation Adventist Blog!

Mission: Next Generation Adventist (NGA) blog exists to motivate and inspire Christians to develop a deeper, closer relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, empower relationship-centered leadership, & equip disciples for ministries.

Vision: To become the leading Adventist web blog touching hearts and inspiring souls.

Goals:

1. Inspire readers who need a spiritual lift, a moment’s encouragement, a deeper appreciation for worship, and wisdom for a key decision.

2. Encourage a community of believers that savor the Living Word to deepen faith, strengthen relationships, nurture hope, build character, and ultimately enrich life.

3. To inform, educate, and entertain readers about the world of the new generation of Christians who struggle to survive and make a difference in the 21st century world.

4. To become an inspirational and centralized resource blog portal for the next generation Adventist pastors, nextgen leaders, nextgen disciples, and nextgen ministries.

NGA CATEGORIES

❑ Apple Macintosh Life – Life is easier these days with the use of Mac. Find out why.
❑ Adventist Next – Understanding the new generation of Adventists: Generation X (GenXer) born 1960-79 & Generation Y (also known as Net Generation or Millenials) born 1980-2001.
❑ A Pastor4Life – Chronicles my experiences in the field as a pastor.
❑ Autobiography – My personal profile & highlights of my career and experiences.
❑ Area Chronicle – News and updates in my area of assignment.
❑ AWE4Him – Get to know the ministry of a worship team leading congregations get closer to God.
❑ BIRTHPLACE – News on urban ministry
❑ Biblical Issues – A discourse on my biblical standpoint on certain biblical issues.
❑ Blog Exchange – Building a list of Adventist bloggers. You may submit your blog address here. Kindly put this blog on your blogroll
❑ Church Planting – Get to know what’s going on site of church planting projects.
❑ Community Life – Finding new ways to serve and love my community
❑ Discipleship Essentials – Learn essentials to growing disciplined disciples.
❑ District News – News and views in my present district assignment.
❑ Evangelism – Learning new ways of reaching the new generation for Christ.
❑ Family Life – An inside look to the struggles and triumphs in a pastor’s family.
❑ Fix It Now – Practical ideas i learned from various sources to fix common everyday problems.
❑ GameLab – Insights to new games i developed and discovered.
❑ GRACELED Ministry – A ministry that envisions Grace-Revolutionized Adventist Churches Empowering Leaders & Equipping Disciples.
❑ iDREAM – A ministry training young professionals to reach the secular world.
❑ Journey to the Cross – Learn new insights in improving JTTC-an interactive, full-sensory experience of Jesus’ last days on earth.
❑ Leadership Lessons – What does it take to be a leader?
❑ Modern Parables – Real life stories taken from personal and everyday life.
❑ Modern Proverbs – Practical nuggets, rich insights and impressions drawn from the Word and life experiences.
❑ Money Management – How you handle money determines how you enjoy life.
❑ My Blog – Welcome to my blog! Nice of you to drop by.
❑ My Creative Impressions – Literary compositions, short stories, comic strips, character sketches.
❑ My Music – A review of some contemporary songs that have changed my life, worship, & ministry.
❑ Our Daily Grace – My daily reflections of the Word.
❑ Prayer Requests - A list of prayer request I’ll include in my daily intercession.
❑ Sermon File – Selected sermons I wrote and preached to my congregation.
❑ Suggested Reading – Selected books and readings that have made an impact and influence in my life & ministry.
❑ Technology Review – Recent technology updates, gadgets, and tools that have changed my world and how I work.
❑ Worship Him – Experiencing the manifest presence of God on a daily basis.
❑ Youth Ministry Hub – Ideas, insights, strategies & resources to effectively reach out to the youth.
❑ Written Prayers -A record of my selected devotional prayers