Coming Home: Bo Sanchez’s Kerygma Conference 2015 (An Invitation & A Giveaway)

November 7, 2015 by Tina 10 Comments

*The giveaway for the Kerygma Conference 2015 is closed. Congratulations to Lady Lyn Escrieses!*

When you think of the word “home,” what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? Is it a big house? A cozy apartment? A posh condo?

Or is it something more?

If you were to ask me the same question, this is what comes to mind:

Home = Heaven with Jesus, Mama Mary and all the saints; my “original” family, and my own growing family now :)

It’s not about a physical structure. It’s not about the furniture or clutter (heehee, I just had to say that, since our physical home is full of it! 😉 ) or anything material.

Home, to me, is truly where your heart is. Just as it says in this quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.:

Where we love is home – home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts.

As a Catholic, I truly believe that we will only find our ultimate “home” in Jesus; that our hearts will only find rest in Him. Just as Saint Augustine once said:

And while we are journeying here on Earth, and getting glimpses of our “True Home”, i.e. Heaven, we should take every opportunity to “come Home” to God; to experience His love, healing, power and grace. Because He wants to bless us. He wants to use us. He wants to change us.

That’s why I’m so grateful to God for the Kerygma Conference. Dubbed as “the biggest inspirational learning event in the country,” the Conference is an annual gathering where people from all walks of life can receive spiritual “nourishment” and practical teachings, too — on how to live better, more blessed lives so that, in turn, God can use them to bless others. 🙂

“Founded” in 2007 by bestselling author, dynamic lay preacher and “millionaire missionary” Bo Sanchez, the Kerygma Conference is having its ninth run this year. Our family has been #trulyrichandblessed to be part of it in a more “intimate” way for the past few years, since my husband serves as the Project Manager (aka Events Coordinator) for the Conference.

I’ve personally seen how people’s lives have been changed for the better through the Conference, and so I’d like to invite you to attend it, and be blessed and empowered through all the talks.

Join us and the rest of the expected crowd of 20,000 participants at the Kerygma Conference in Metro Manila on November 19-22, 2015 at SMX Convention Center and SM Mall of Asia Arena (there will be separate runs in Cebu and ).

Kuya/Bro. Bo Sanchez, the Kerygma preachers, and other world-class speakers will be sharing fresh and life-changing insights during the plenary talks and different classes, which have been categorized into 5 different “streams”: (1) business and career, (2) leadership and education, (3) family and relationships, (4) health and wellness, and (5) church and ministry systems.

This way, the Conference has something for every attendee, and for every aspect of a person’s life. 🙂 (Click here to download the Kerygma Conference 2015 brochure for the details of the class schedules and speakers.)

In face, there will even be a special Youth Conference on November 21-22.

For the main Conference attendees, we will surely be inspired by all the speakers, who have been carefully chosen for their passion and dedication to their respective crafts and missions.

This year’s plenary speakers include international speaker ” who will be sharing his relentless passion for life and faith (watch the short video below to learn more about how God changed Justin’s life).

Other plenary speakers include Fr. Joel Jason, one of the most sought-after Filipino theologians and current head of the Commission on Family and Life of the Archdiocese of Manila, and Rex Mendoza, an esteemed corporate leader of various corporations such as AIA Group, Philam Life, Ayala Land, and Globe Telecom.

Arun Gogna, senior Feast builder of the Feast Alabang, and Alvin Barcelona, one of the senior Feast builders at the Feast Bay Area will also be there.

On November 22, the Feast of Christ the King, the Kerygma Conference will end with two “Grand Feasts” at the Mall of Asia Arena. Holy Masses will be celebrated by Fr. Jerry Orbos, SVD (A.M. session) and Fr. Mario Sobrejuanite, SSP (P.M. session). Plenary talks after each Mass will be given by Bo Sanchez and Alvin Barcelona.

Non-conference attendees can attend the Grand Feast A.M. session by purchasing tickets from www.smtickets.com.

Meanwhile, the Grand Feast P.M. session attendees (i.e. Kerygma Conference ticket-holders) will be treated to entertainment numbers by Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and Jaya.

So I invite you, dear friends and readers, and even those who may have just stumbled upon this blog, come home to blessings and inspiration this November at the Kerygma Conference 2015. Get your tickets now at www.kerygmaconference.com.

BUT WAIT! 🙂

As mentioned in the title of this post, this isn’t just an invitation to the Conference — it’s to tell you about this awesome giveaway! 🙂

Thanks to the generosity of the Kerygma Conference Team, I’m giving away TWO (2) Power Package Tickets plus freebies from The Generics Pharmacy to ONE #trulyrichandblessed person. 🙂 Power Package tickets entitle the bearers to admission to the 4-day conference, complete with the classes of your choice — total of 9 classes [3 classes a day].

So here’s what you need to do to join the giveaway (this is open to anyone with a Facebook and/or Instagram account; please make sure that your Instagram account is set to Public):

1. Follow me on Instagram: . Leave a comment on my photo there, where I mention this post. (Look for the photo which includes the Saint Augustine quote; i.e. the SECOND photo in this blog post.)

2. If you are on Instagram, post a photo (any photo will do!) and tag and @kerygmaconference. You must include a caption that says why you wish to attend the Kerygma Conference. For example: “I want to attend the Kerygma Conference because I believe that God will speak to me powerfully there! @kerygmaconference”

3. Like my NEW Facebook page: ““, NOT “Truly Rich Mom”. Look for the post that mentions this Kerygma Conference 2015 invitation and giveaway, and share it on your personal wall. (Again, look for the photo which includes the Saint Augustine quote; i.e. the SECOND photo in this blog post.)

IMPORTANT: Your Facebook share/post must be set to Public. You must also state why you wish to attend the Kerygma Conference in your personal “share”/post, and tag @Truly Rich and Blessed and @Kerygma Conference, plus tag at least THREE (3) of your friends on Facebook.

4. Leave a comment on this blog post, “Coming Home: Bo Sanchez’s Kerygma Conference 2015 (An Invitation & A Giveaway),” with your name, the link to your Facebook post and/OR your Instagram post about this giveaway. In the comment, please tell me what your version of “Coming Home” means. For example: “Coming Home to me means coming home to God, the only Source of peace and joy.”

One winner will be announced on Monday, the 16th of November, here on this blog post, and .

This is what my new FB page looks like. 🙂 Just to be sure you follow the right instructions. :)

To end, may I just request that you please say a prayer for all those preparing for the Conference, including my husband and his team, and our respective families? Your prayers would mean a lot to us!

Praying for all of you too, especially those who will be joining the giveaway, and those who will be attending/serving at the Kerygma Conference! 🙂 God bless us all!

Image credits: First photo — Picture of Madonna and Child by sritangphoto | FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Freebie Fridays: Singapore Maths and Reading Exploration — A Free Parent Seminar by Mathemagis and The Learning Library {PLUS A Giveaway!}

March 28, 2014 by Tina 8 Comments

It’s been a busy, busy week and it seems that the days ahead will be even busier — which explains the lack of posts here! I’ve ‘been’ elsewhere on the Web though (more on that later). I just wanted to share about this great back to back Parent Seminar organized by Mathemagis and The Learning Library:

They had the first run of the seminar last week, and this week’s run (tomorrow!) will be at the Mathemagis Katipunan branch. I’ve written about Mathemagis on Philstar.com before and the kids and I really enjoyed our time at their Katipunan branch.

I also learned a lot from The Learning Library and The Learning Basket’s seminar on how to make reading and effective and lasting habit 2 years ago. We also visited The Learning Library’s branch in Katipunan.

That’s why I’m sure those of you who will be attending the FREE parent seminar tomorrow will learn a lot too — the people from Mathemagis and The Learning Library really know their stuff! 🙂 Here are the details again:

Date: March 29, 2014 (Saturday)

Time: 9.30-11.30am

Venue: Unit 529, Elizabeth Hall, Katipunan, QC

Admission is free but pre-registration is required. Please text .

A GIVEAWAY FROM THE LEARNING LIBRARY!

I’m happy to announce that our friends from The Learning Library are giving away a gift certificate to a blessed Truly Rich Mom reader! 🙂 Please read on for more details:

*There will only be ONE (1) winner. The winner will receive a gift certificate for a one month program (worth P4,800) in Reading or Filipino.

*The Learning Library’s Summer Programs will run from March 31 – May 2. The winners can choose which workshop they want their kid to join in and also which venue he/she will go to. (Here’s the list of The Learning Library’s Summer 2014 programs and venues.)

*Please take note that the Summer Programs are for children ages 3 to 16 years old.

*The giveaway is open to Metro Manila residents only, or those who are willing to travel to Metro Manila for the Summer Program.

*The winner will be notified via email and will then coordinate directly with The Learning Library branch of their choice regarding his/her child’s slot in their Summer Program.

*To join the giveaway, please follow the instructions via the Rafflecopter widget below:

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Event Alert: 3rd Babypalooza Bazaar (with an {Amazing Grace} Giveaway by AA’s Online Shop!)

August 12, 2013 by Tina 23 Comments

{The giveaway in this post is closed.}

Earlier this year, our family was able to go to the second Babypalooza Bazaar at the Walter Hogan Conference Center in the Ateneo de Manila University Campus. We went mostly to support my friends over at The Learning Basket, who had a booth there. We were also able to buy some cloth diapers on sale from , as part of our preparations for Anne’s birth. 🙂 As in the first Babypalooza Bazaar, we had a pleasant shopping (well, mostly browsing, ha, ha!) experience. 😉

So when Kat of Babypalooza asked if I could help promote their third bazaar, I agreed without any hesitation. Y’all may know that I have a soft spot in my heart for mompreneurs, and I try to support them as much as I can, in my own little way. 😉

Anyway, friends, let me invite you to the 3rd Babypalooza Bazaar this August! 🙂

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Happy Feast of the Annunciation! + An Amazing Grace Giveaway by Shepherd’s Voice Publications {How to Turn Your Passion into Profit}

April 8, 2013 by Tina 1 Comment

Today is the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. Here’s a brief description and a happy image from the :

The Annunciation of the Lord
(Traditionally celebrated on March 25, but due to Holy Week in 2013, this Solemnity is celebrated on April 8, 2013 this year

God sent the Angel Gabriel to Mary, a young girl betrothed to Joseph. The Angel said to her: “Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women. Do not be afraid for you have found grace with God. Behold, you shall bear a Son, and you shall call Him Jesus.He will be called the Son of God.” Mary said “I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me according to Your Word.” (Luke 1:26-38)

{Source: http://www.happysaints.com/2013/04/the-annunciation-of-lord.html}

In line with our 50-day long Easter celebration over here at the blog, we have another special Amazing Grace giveaway! {The first one by Babies to Toddlers is still ongoing, so if you want to join it, just click here.}

This time, Shepherd’s Voice Publications (SVP) is giving away an AUTOGRAPHED copy of one of their newly-launched books, How to Turn Your Passion into Profit, by Bo Sanchez and Dean Pax Lapid!

If you’ve never heard of Bo Sanchez and Dean Pax Lapid, here’s a bit of information about them:

Bo Sanchez is a millionaire missionary-businessman while is a professor of Entrepreneurship at the prestigious Asian Institute of Management and a “serial” entrepreneur (he builds one business a year!). They will guide you as you start your business through their practical, step-by-step book, How to Turn Your Passion into Profit.

I was privileged to be among the first group of people to read this book (well, it’s part of my job, right?) and it is really one of the best business books I’ve read so far. I love that Kuya Bo writes about the “heart” one needs to be in business, and how Dean Pax writes about the “head” — in simple terms that are easy to understand. After reading the book, I’m sure most of you, if not all of you, will start thinking, “What business can I get into, given my talents and gifts?” (Me and my colleagues certainly did!)

The book also describes 8 Keys to Build a Truly Rich Business, and discusses the “hardware” and “software” of starting a business. Readers will learn important principles that will save them from the most common pitfalls that make businesses fail. It also tells you why passion is NOT enough to turn your passion into profit and why “scarcity” is good for you as you start your business. It will also tell you why you should ALMOST NEVER compete on price… and so much more! 🙂

Giveaway Guidelines and Mechanics

The giveaway is open to anyone with a PHILIPPINE shipping address and will run for three weeks. The winner will be announced on my and on the , and also notified by e-mail.

Here are the mechanics:

1. Register at the Shepherd’s Voice website . Please enter the email address that you used as username. Otherwise, your entry will not count.

2. Like Shepherd’s Voice Publications’s Facebook Page:

3. Follow Shepherd’s Voice Publications on Twitter:

4. Leave a comment, telling us which publication you like the best from Shepherd’s Voice Publications — if you have read any of them — and why. (Please take note though, that the prize for the giveaway is an autographed copy of How to Turn Your Passion into Profit — NOT the item which you will indicate in your comment.)

5. Like my Facebook page:

6. Follow me on Twitter:

7. Post about the giveaway on Twitter and Facebook, tagging Shepherd’s Voice Publications and me. More details on the Rafflecopter widget below! God bless, everyone! And be truly blessed!