March 2, 2010
1st Quarter International Thanksgiving March 13-15, 2010
January 4, 2010
KKTK Officers Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Update:
General practice God willing on Friday, January 22, 8pm on ADD, Convention Center, Pampanga, Philippines.
(Please click the television for the practice video download)
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UNIFORM
Boys: White Long Sleeved polo with “KKTK 24″ button pin and black neck tie, and black pants
Girls: White 3/4 sleeved blouse with “KKTK 24″ button pin and black neck tie, and black skirt
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“KKTK 24″ Button pin
<Download Button Pin Design here. Edit and put your name>
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Souvenir: Bookmark
FRONT DESIGN
BACK DESIGN
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KKTK Officers rehearsing the song “OH TAYO NA!”
You can e-mail your rehearsal videos too <production@kktk.org>
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Greetings of Thanksgiving
OH TAYO NA
Composed by: Bro. Jason Quitane
(February 5, 2008)
1
Ilang panahon na naman ang lumipas
Kagalaka’y hindi kumukupas
Magmula sa iba’t ibang landas
Ngayo’y nagsama-sama
At nagkaisa
Umaawit sa Dios Ama
2
Sinong hindi aawit sa tuwa
Mga hiwagang pinapaunawa
Ang pag-asa’y damang-dama
Kaya’t nagsama-sama
At nagkaisa
REFRAIN
Ngayo’y pumupuri’t sumasamba
Naghahandog sa Dios Ama
Hain ay pagtatalagang may pagsisimpang kasama
CHORUS
Oh, tayo na! Umawit at magsaya
Sumabay sa himig ng musika
Halina at sumama makigalak sa t’wina
Taglay isang isip at diwa
Ating ugaliin mag-alay at maghain
H’wag limuting dumalangin
Tinig mo’y diringgin ng Dios na mahabagin
3
Magpapadaig pa ba sa masama
Ang pag-asa’y baka pa mawala
Ibayong ingat sa paggawa
Nang di mapariwara’t di na mawalay pa
Manatili sa mga utos N’ya
4
Di matitinag, di magigiba
Mga aral, kat’wirang dala-dala
Kahit magpatung-patong pa
Silang mali sa diwa
Karunungan ay wala
(REPEAT REFRAIN)
(REPEAT CHORUS)
BRIDGE:
Nagpapasalamat, salamat sa lahat
Tayo’y namulat na ang Dios ay karapat-dapat
Pasalamatan higit sa lahat
Pag-ibig Niya’y di sukat
At may pangakong tapat.
(REPEAT CHORUS)
CODA
Ng Dios na mahabagin
November 26, 2009
Commodus
by Bro. Jason Ritchie
Born Lucius Aurelius Commodus Antoninus Augustus on 31 August 161 AD, he was the surviving son (of twins) of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius under the Nervan-Antonine Dynasty. During his lifetime, there were several changes to his name as he desired, one projecting the image of a god, and other monikers exalting himself.
As the antagonist in the motion picture “Gladiator”, Commodus (played by Joaquin Phoenix), is portrayed as an eccentric, immoral and arrogant prince, with his eyes set on being the successor to his father at all costs. He was depicted as lazy and cowardly though physically strong, as can also be seen from the pages of history.
Through the course of the movie storyline, there is a striking statement he uttered in a dialogue with his father, Caesar Marcus Aurelius pertaining to his inheritance of the throne. Marcus Aurelius said he wanted Rome to be a Republic again, implying that the Empire shall cease to exist and the rule of royalty will be unnecessary. Commodus admitted to being devoid of virtues fit for an emperor but retracted to having virtues of his own, one of which was — “…AMBITION. IT CAN BE A VIRTUE TOO IF IT DRIVES US TO EXCEL…” This meant that HE WANTED TO BECOME THE NEXT ROMAN EMPEROR, TO LEAD THE EMPIRE BY HIS OWN WILL, even at the expense of Caesar’s own life, or so it is shown in the film. Although the scene is a fictional interpretation, it is unclear if he indeed murdered his own father in real life.
According to Dio Cassius, a first-hand observer and historian, Commodus’ accession to the throne marked the descent “from a kingdom of gold to one of rust and iron”. This famous comment led some historians to take Commodus’ reign as the beginning of the decline of the Roman Empire. Their Senators at that time came to hate and fear him, his sister Annia Lucilla even conspired a plot against him. And as ‘norm’ would have it, numerous attempts on his life were also carried out.
As emperor, Commodus was a LAME SHOW-OFF; he displayed his physical prowess in combat with gladiators and wild beasts in ampitheaters, charging the City of Rome One Million Sesterces for every appearance in the arena. This fee strained the economy, but Commodus could not care less. He was often influenced by advisers with hidden agenda, accusing some wealthy public officials of treason with no concrete evidence; only to take possession of their lavish properties after their execution. He mutilated vulnerable animals and killed helpless amputees during his ludicrous “performances”, even mocking to slaughter the senators as they watched in horror. These gruesome presentations may well have contributed to his later assassination. Being a gladiator then was considered the lowest class in society but he believed he emulated “Hercules” this way. These circumstances made the citizens of Rome ponder on the notion that their emperor was a MADMAN.
Bearing the name Caesar Lucius Aelius Aurelius Commodus Augustus, he ironically died by the hands of a wrestler on 31 December 192 AD at the age of 31.
GREED FOR ‘AUTHORITY’ IS ONE OF THE MOST TERRIBLE DESIRES OF MAN, LEADING TO EVEN GREATER EVILS. Elective, appointed and even co-terminus positions have been manipulated to last, but never really resulted to better governance. WHO IS ANYONE, FOR THAT MATTER, TO SELF-APPOINT TO SUCH A CRUCIAL, KEY TITLE? Let us ask ourselves if our status, in relation to others, has been force-fed or if we are even worthy enough. Respect is earned, and has always been deprived to the self-righteous. THE RIGHT TO LEAD IS GIVEN, NOT GRABBED. It takes intense guidance to “train” heirs who would eventually preside over organizations and cultures, even for noble, deserving individuals. There was a time when Commodus himself did not solely rule as Caesar, but shared power with his father, Marcus Aurelius between the years 177 and 180.
One must not put his trust in himself (I CORINTHIANS 10:12). We can be at peace with ourselves if we know that we follow True and Rightful Leaders. Keep The Faith.
November 19, 2009
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October 22, 2009
Living Life to the Fullest
by Sis. Apple Arco
Hemingway in 1939
Ernest Hemingway once said that we should live life to the fullest.
I used to believe that we really should, because it’s the only way to be truly happy.
Not until I discovered a more meaningful way to walk and run and crawl the long or short course of this life that had been given to us.
Clearly, Mr. Hemingway didn’t say that to live life to the fullest, is to do what we want to do with our lives, even if it means tearing it apart.
I noticed, that some people, even in the olden days, had been preposterous to think that they should live life the way they want it even if it means hurting other people, or making the people around them suffer. As long as they get satisfaction from it, go on ahead, do it. Just as long as it will give them happiness, it doesn’t matter whoever or whatever gets thrashed.
On the contrary, I think that “to the fullest” means to live life meaningfully, in a more noble way.
from www.kamanggagawa.org
-to give back, when you receive blessings, and even if you don’t – just to unconditionally GIVE.
-to love people and accept them however cruel some can get.
-to forgive those who have hurt us no matter how deep the inflicted wound had been.
-to be sensitive of others people’s feelings, and be considerate of their needs.
-to persistently teach what’s hard to learn.
-to never lose hope on some people who already lost hope.
-to break bad habits for the sake of your soul.
-to sacrifice some of your happiness because it will make another person’s life easier.
-to be more accepting and caring, and not dwelling in your hatred or bitterness or jealousy or greed.
-to remember to appreciate good things done to you, and thank God for them.
-to pray for the people who hates you and wants to pull you down, that may God bless them no matter how bad they are to you.
Yet, it is hard to give your other cheek, isn’t it?
But i think this is living life to the fullest.
I do not mean to preach, but, I see myself yearning for others to understand that to live life to the fullest doesn’t mean to live however way you want to, for your convenience, for your comfort, for your well-being alone, so that you can become successful, famous, popular and all that. because, what we “want” can sometimes give us the most painful suffering, or the most painful outcome.
As is written in Ecclesiastes 12:13 — “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man”, after learning what the commandments (doctrines of Christ) are, and loving His words, I knew that this is the ONLY way to live life to the fullest.
Once you’ve learnt what God wants us to do with our lives, I’m sure you will understand why I said this is living life to the fullest. His words are powerful but nevertheless, loving and unselfish. I think that we, His children, must live this way. By fearing God, and keeping His commandments. After all, our life is His.
I don’t believe that life on Earth sprouted like soybean, or that people came from apes, or that there was a big confusion with matters that it accidentally broiled life.
The way my body works, the way my face breaks when I’m about to cry and how everything in nature seem to be in harmony with each other, I have always believed that Someone powerful must be the reason behind all these, things that we see and don’t see. And this Someone breathed life in all of us so that we may serve Him and enjoy the fruits of an eternal life come the moment of truth.
Serving Him, is part of living life to the fullest.
I do not own my life. so I am careful not to live it as if I can get it back anytime, once gone.
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If you’re wondering why I wrote this, I believe it is part of my duty to encourage people to listen to God’s words, so that life on this Earth will be more meaningful and fulfilling to live.
And once His words are etched in your being, there’s this warmth inside you that makes you want to say “THANK YOU, GOD!” every single second of your life.
Visit www.esoriano.wordpress.com and watch www.theoldpath.tv, and witness how God wants you to live your life to the fullest. To God be the Glory!!!
October 9, 2009
And Be Ye Thankful
Colossians 3:15- And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
DOWNLOAD PRACTICE VIDEO HERE
Note: Once donwload is done, paki-rename po ang file, alisin po yung underscore (_) sign
I.
Dati ang buhay ay walang saysay
‘Di alam ang patutunguhan
Puso’y lugmok sa mga kalayawan
Sa salang luminlang sa buhay
II.
Nguni’t salamat sa pag-ibig Mo
Sa amin ay ibinigay
Isip namin ay naliwanagan
Dahil sa lalaking matapat
CHORUS
Salamat sa Iyo, Amang banal
Dahil sa tapat na mangangaral
Nag-alay ng kanyang buhay
At kaligayahan
Sa’Yong Iglesia sa Silanganan
Salamat sa Iyo, Amang banal
Sa bawat butil ng aral Mong wagas
At sa sugo Mong bigay
Sa’ming mga hirang
Na sa’min ay umibig nang tapat
III.
Nay-alay ng buhay sa tungkulin
Dunong níya’t kalakasa’t tangkilik
Kaligayahang pansarili’y di pansin
Dahil sa pag-akay sa amin
(REPEAT CHORUS)
BRIDGE
Tanging alay namin sa Iyo
Maglingkod ng tunay sa ngalan Mo
Patnubayan lang ang bayan Mo
(REPEAT CHORUS)
CODA
Na sa’min ay umibig nang tapat… nang tapat
