Yes
I know HIV&AIDS months are supposed to be May for AIDS Candle Light Memorial
Day, which is annually being done every third Sunday of the said month; and
December for World AIDS Day. But for me the past month was all about
HIV&AIDS for the following reasons.
During
the second week of October, I went to Bacolod City to conduct an HIV&AIDS
Symposium for a day. The University of St. LaSalle entitled their activity “Age
Does Not Matter But AIDS Does” wherein the college of my friend and colleague
where he teaches organized the said event and have attended the symposium.
Approximately 200 students including from other departments or colleges have
participated and learned. In addition to basic facts and information on
HIV&AIDS, they also have heard my life story and some practical information
on dealing with the LGBT community. It was an amazing experience to talk before
these young people and have become a blessing.
Just
a few days before the break for All Saints and All Souls Day, together with my
friends and colleagues in the CoH ministry and RedHAT, I have conducted a half-day
HIV&AIDS seminar for PCEC – NYC sector or National
Youth Commission’s pastors, leaders and church workers. In this learning event,
which was spearheaded by the Micah Challenge group, many were touched,
inspired, challenged, moved, and blessed simply by listening from what God has
done through my life as I shared. Similar with the USLS students, it also
opened an opportunity for these people to discuss and do something about the
issue of homosexuality or same-sex attraction (SSA) to their own communities.
Although
I must say that the highlight for me was when somebody asked me about a book I
have written, which I still do not have!
It was a sign I have asked from God that it is indeed His will for me to
write a book about His story that He has written and still writing through my
life! I guess this is it and now I have no choice but to plan and begin writing
the manuscript. Just the thought of it excites me and I am going to ensure that
this new venture will honor and glorify the Lord. The question is, will I use
my pen name “Dr. El Roi” like the other authors or my real name? What do you
think my dear readers?
2 comments:
Great idea to start writing a book. I imagine as you write you will have to answer as to what pen name is use...a publisher would sure have ideas about that. Praying all works out. Love to you my brother.
Wow yeah I guess so....thanks bro Stan and thanks for the prayers really appreciate it! God bless!
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