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w w w.newlife.ph December 2010 Year Ender Edition Photography by Robert Galpo A faithful person will always have a “go for it” attitude, knowing the reason why they are in that company. See page 10 The Word: Alive And Lived MWM News and Events Wellness for Peak Performance Values at Work THE FIRST NEWLIFE GOLF INVITATIONAL [EDITORIAL] As He is Faithful, So Are We By Leigh Formilleza-de Armas WOW, how awesome it is for me to be in touch with you again as this year 2010 ends, and of course, looking forward to a great 2011! You may have thought that the Marketworkplace (MWM) Ministry had stayed quiet for a while with this issue of the Marketworkplace Newsletter being the only edition this year. Truth is, not quite though, and as editor of this paper, I feel obliged (in a good way) to share with you why this was so. In 2010, my husband and I received one of the greatest blessings we will ever have – our youngest and the third princessita in the family whom we call Sophie. The season of my pregnancy then and being mom now to a new born had taken first priority. But now, I am so thrilled to be writing this editorial again. And how can I ever stop proclaiming the written word when all this ministry will ever lift up is the name of our sweet, sweet Jesus? You will also see how excellence in the workplace is a demonstration of our response to God as faithful leaders as Bro. Dan Lachica receives the Palladium Hall of Fame on behalf of First Philec Solar Corporation (FPSC) for using an excellent measurement tool in the workplace. You will see the Word of God, “alive and lived!” as Bro. Boy de Borja writes on real life biblical inspirations. 1 John 4:17 says, “…as He is, so are we in this world,” Jesus in us has made us faithful so that faithfulness can be seen in our actions while at work. It is one thing to strive to be faithful by your actions (through your doing) and another to know that you already are (in your being). When you know that God’s faithful nature is already in you, it will be so much easier to just flow from this truth because you believe rightly about yourself. There is a knowing on the inside of you that you ought to show actions that demonstrate your character that could be trusted, be dependable on the job because of who you are in Christ Jesus. When you fail, your spirit says that it is not in your nature to be you to another level of being called “Faithunfaithful, so inside you, a reful!” After the recently concluded Pastor’s Con- minder is turned on as if saying, “violation! Violation!” Truly, it is a violation of your nature when you act in an unfaithful way, not being able to deliver and perform in the workplace as expected, or simply being disloyal in the company you work for. Your conscience cries out because it is not who you are. You Pastor Paul Chase shares about God’s faithfulness to us during the New Life Pastors Conference 2010. have been made faithful, as Christ ference in New Life this year, we stayed in the Jesus is, so are you in this world. T H E M A R K E T W O R K P L A C E This issue will truly bless, inspire, and take 2 flow of its theme, “Faithful.” Really, to whom can we ever perfectly attribute this word, “Faithful?” But to the One who is faithful indeed to complete the work that He has begun in us, to Him who remains true to His Word that great are the plans that He has for us, to Him who gave His life for us so that now through believing in Jesus’ perfect work at the cross, we are made right with God, and should expect a life of blessing and abundance! This issue will illustrate to you that we are called to be faithful in the workplace as Sister Shoddy Chase shares about practical steps on how the world could see us faithful on the job. So I pray that this issue blesses you and may it open for you new horizons to explore and conquer, make you the best employee in whatever work you are involved in, and similarly make you a loyal and rewarding employer to the people who choose to work with you for that common vision. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from MWM! Love, 3 By Boy de Borja Fa i t h f u l The WORD: Alive and Lived! make the difference! I n So much has been bandied around on what success is. It has even been said that success is relative – the more success, the more relatives. Levity aside -- success, the true and lasting one, finds root in the WORD: “A MAN’S MIND PLANS HIS WAY BUT THE LORD DIRECTS HIS STEPS AND MAKES THEM SURE!” Indeed, man plans, organizes, charts and structures with a singular thing in mind – success! Only God, however, assures it – HIS PATH, HIS DIRECTION, HIS TIMING! At the same time and in the process, as HE directs our steps and makes them sure, each and every step of our way resonates with peace and joy making unity prevail and blossom. As much as we yearn and invariably pray for the good and easy life, fact is – things in life are really not always that fine. Truth to tell, though, our GOD never promised a life without burdens but He does-HIS STRENGTH, PEACE AND JOY...DURING! Indeed, however arduous the battle or long the wait, we do not worry, fear or get disheartened; Instead, we focus and move on with Him. We cease drawing from our own strength, wisdom and self-righteousness and surrender completely to Him who is bigger and greater. The breakthrough, the end of the ordeal, then, would not be the miracle. Strong in the Lord and the power of His might, WE become the miracle! T h e Let us not be deceived – achievements, which bring about lasting peace and blessings do not result from our own strength, skill or resources – BUT ONLY FROM GOD’S GRACE AND POWER! He never forces these on us, though, but makes them readily available for us to CHOOSE to grab hold and partake of – not as the last, but the ONLY resort. Everyone and everything else will then just flow. Indeed, His response is all wrapped up and ready to go. Patiently, He waits for our choice. On Relationships No matter how credible and meticulously done a deal is, things can go awry and schedules upset. Waiting then becomes a must – a must to endure. Indeed, we may truly believe that an expected breakthrough is Heaven-sent and a GOD-Idea – Still, HE KNOWS BEST and His timing always better than ours! Patience now must come into play – for as faith opens doors, patience keeps them open until fruition. Waiting then becomes not only fearless more so peacefull and joy-full! Faith and patience together Relationship pleases our GOD to no end – a lifestyle of committing to and delighting in Him; Trusting in and being still with Him. As much as we give ourselves, though, always, HE gives more – much, much more than we can ever think, hope or imagine – His Love ever consuming; His Mercy overwhelming; and His Blessing overflowing – beyond all knowledge and understanding. Indeed, He not only saves us; He makes us feel that no matter who we are or are not; irrespective of what we have or do not, we are worth saving! Truly there is no one like Him in all the earth and heavens combined. ADVISORY BOARD Paul Chase, Jeric Soriano, Boy de Borja, Dan Lachica EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Leigh Formilleza-de Armas FINANCE MANAGER Carlos Morales ART DIRECTOR Jimmy Paragas PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Joy Lopido [WORD NUGGETS] On Breakthroughs Relationships – be they with superiors, peers or subordinates – fill our everyday life. Invariably, our needs and even wants are grounded on and addressed by them so that they are to be nurtured through give and take, kindness and gentleness, and an understanding and acceptance of the other’s role and limits. Clearly, just like our GOD, a relationship is no respecter of persons! And to live well, grow and mature in each one, life is and should never be about “I”, “me” or “mine,” it is to consider others at all times. Wo r k p l a c e On Success Balanced Scorecard: [NEWS & EVENTS] Effective Tool for the Workplace By Virna Venturanza The CEO/Entrepreneurs’ Circle under the Market Workplace Ministry (MWM) concluded its Balanced Score Card Training last October 9, 2010 at the Newlife Christian Center (NLCC). The seminar was conducted by MWM Ministry Head, Dr. Dan Lachica, President and CEO of First Philec Solar Corporation, the first company in the Philippines that won the prestigious Palladium Hall of Fame award for successfully implementing the Balanced Score Card (BSC). The seminar catered to all professionals and business owners who may want to add more learning on how to use the Balanced Score Card as a tool in the implementation of strategy and results. The seminar usually charges USD$500 for a complete session but the CEO/Entrepreneurs’ Circle, with its aim of equipping and molding people in the market workplace, only charged PHP500 inclusive of snacks, handouts and a certificate. Professionals and managers who want to increase in their career and entrepreneurs who want to learn a new tool in helping organizational performance will benefit from BSC. What is The Balanced Scorecard (BSC)? The balanced scorecard is a strategic planning and management system that is used extensively in business and industry, government, and nonprofit organizations worldwide to align business activities to the vision and strategy of the organization, improve internal and external communications, and monitor organization performance against strategic goals. It was originated by Drs. Robert Kaplan (Harvard Business School) and David Norton as a performance measurement framework that added strategic non-financial performance measures to traditional financial metrics to give managers and executives a more ‘balanced’ view of organizational performance. FPSC: A Blessed Story Of Strategy Execution T H E M A R K E T W O R K P L A C E First Philec Solar Corporation (FPSC) was inducted into the Palladium Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame for Executing Strategy®. FPSC was one of the seven organizations in the Asia Pacific region inducted during the 2010 Palladium APAC Summit last September 22-23, 2010 at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Manila, Philippines. FPSC President Dr. Dan C. Lachica, with the FPSC BSC team, accepted the award from Dr. David Norton, founder and director of Palladium Group, in an awarding ceremony. FPSC now holds the distinction of being the first private company in the Philippines to receive this recognition. 4 Dr. Dan C. Lachica President, First Philec Solar Corporation (FPSC) The Palladium Group launched the “Palladium Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame for Executing Strategy” program ten years ago to publicly recognize high-performing organizations that use 5 [NEWS & EVENTS] Dr. Lachica then gave a few words of thanks to the FPSC team, the Lopez Group, their JV partner - SunPower, Drs. Norton and Kaplan and most of all, God Almighty, in empowering FPSC to receive this recognition. “When we started First Wo r k p l a c e “We implemented the Kaplan-Norton approach to map, execute and measure our strategy,” according to Dr. Dan C. Lachica, President. “The FPSC story is one for the record books— we are probably one of the first organizations to adopt the BSC at inception, radically improving the way we do things and helping us in record time to become a global leader in the solar industry.” -- part of the citation read by Mr. Tice. First Philec Solar Corporation (FPSC), is a joint venture between First Philippine Electric Corp, the Lopez Group of Companies, and SunPower Philippines Manufacturing. Incorporated in October 24, 2007, FPSC is the first and only large-scale silicon wafer slicing company in the Philippines. Its main products are micro-thin wafers used in solar energy panels. At full build, FPSC will be the biggest of its kind in Southeast Asia. This joint venture is consistent with the Lopez Group’s strategy to look for technologies and establish manufacturing capabilities in the renewable energy field. T h e Dr. Norton, together with Mr. Matthew Tice, Managing Director of Palladium Group Asia Pacific, presented the said award to First Philec Solar Corporation. FPSC, established a little more than two years ago, is the first large-scale silicon wafer slicing company in the Philippines. At the start of its operations, FPSC adopted the BSC to ensure focus and alignment in meeting target growth projections and gaining market share against Chinese and Japanese competitors. Scorecards were cascaded to the individual employee level. In just two years, the company delivered their first commercial wafers ahead of schedule, increased revenue 19% against business plan, became profitable in its first full year of operation, increased its customer base, and beat their employee satisfaction target by 27%. The pool of applicants this year from the APAC region was especially strong, and FPSC is extremely proud of this achievement. It is definitely an honor to be included in the global BSC Hall of Fame community. Moving forward, FPSC is driven to further improve its strategy management system and apply innovative ideas to achieve successful alignment and strategy execution. I n The award is presented annually in person to organizations selected by Drs. Robert S. Kaplan and/or David P. Norton at Palladium summits of the different regions. To qualify, the organization has to meet several criteria. The organization or company should implement the BSC as defined by the Kaplan-Norton strategy management system and exemplify the principles of the Strategy-Focused Organization. They should be able to present the case at a public conference. In addition, the organization or company should earn media recognition for its implementation of the BSC and achieve breakthrough results over a period of 24 months or longer. The organization or company should also be able to provide a testimonial from a corporate or Strategic Business Unit (SBU) officer linking its BSC to its results. If the organization is a strategic business unit (vs. an enterprise), it should be the leading SBU within its enterprise. Philec Solar a little over two years ago, it was really a green field, but more like a “green mountain” project. We had to level mountains and take on the quest to start up a company. At the time, we were so new, greenhorns in the wafer slicing business. What we have is the backing of the Lopez group, our experience in manufacturing and the knowledge of the Balanced Scorecard. This award is the cap of the tremendous efforts of our team,” Dr. Lachica said. Fa i t h f u l the Kaplan-Norton strategy management system based on the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) to become strategy-focused, execute their strategies, and achieve breakthrough performance results. The award is recognized worldwide as the gold standard of strategic performance management. 133 organizations from a wide variety of industries and geographies have been inducted into the Hall of Fame since 2000. [NEWS & EVENTS] By Ut Rafael T H E M A R K E T W O R K P L A C E When I came upon Rex Resurreccion’s book, “Power to Create Righteous Wealth,” I knew that people in the market place needed to hear the principles he wrote so I decided to invite the author to the MWM quarterly meeting. 6 Deuteronomy 8:18 is the foundational truth that Rex used and it has been truly appropriate as we recognize the One who indeed gives us the power to gain wealth. In his talk, Rex began to build upon this foundation and if there is a verse that Christian business people must have a revelation of, it is this. Otherwise it is easy to begin to worship money and use God instead of worshipping God and using money for His kingdom. It really is about seeking His kingdom and righteousness first so that all these other things can be released to us. Christians in the market place have been deceived about their identity for too long. It is high time that we realize that in Christ, we are sons and daughters who are also stewards; and as stewards of the Kingdom, we are to be found faithful. It all belongs to God anyway, so why would we think as if we are the owners? We have a generous and extravagant God who is the giver of every good and perfect gift, and He loves us unconditionally. So if we take good care of His resources both material and spiritual, He will release to us even more blessings to take care of and in the process makes us enjoy it. It’s a win – win situation, don’t you think? The 10 principles Rex shared to create righteous wealth was awesome. I especially loved the part about God raising up an army of providers. These are Christians anointed by God to succeed in business or profession to receive God’s financial blessings in order to bless the church. It occurred to me that since God is our provider, and we are to be imitators of God; then we need to step in as God’s providers for the church. Let’s stop looking at others to step into this God given appointment. The bottom line is God’s plan from the very beginning has not changed. He has always declared and released us to be fruitful, to make nations of us so that kings will come from us. We have been given dominion and authority in Christ Jesus. It is time we walk in that power. 7 By Jojo Diaz de Rivera tation by Transworld Accrediting Commission International, an accrediting commission for evangelical educational institutions. [NEWS & EVENTS] Ptr. Kenneth Mulkey is the Executive Director of the Cottonwood Leadership College of the Cottonwood Church in Los Angeles, California. The Cottonwood Leadership College is a Christian educational institution and among its aims is to equip Christian believers for life, leadership and service. They were recently awarded accredi- Wo r k p l a c e Personally, it was overall a great evening as this dinner allowed me not only hear encouraging words; it also provided a backdrop for meeting and strengthening relationships within the church and more specifically, the ministry. On top of that, the hainanese chicken buffet dinner was a pleasant surprise – it was way better than what I originally expected. T h e Over a hundred people attended and listened to Pastor Kenneth discuss about biblical values and principles that were applicable to Christian living and were not to be compromised in the marketplace. His words both charged and encouraged business people. I n Last April 29, the Market Workplace Ministry (MWM) of Newlife Christian Center hosted an evening at the ballroom of the Alabang Country Club with Pastor Kenneth Mulkey which allowed Pastor Kenneth to make a deposit into the lives of business professionals at an important time in the church as well as in the country – this being just a few weeks before the last presidential elections. Fa i t h f u l An Evening of Impartation with Pastor Kenneth Mulkey [NEWS & EVENTS] Under the stewardship of MWM, the First New Life Golf Invitational enjoyed unparalleled success as it raised about Php1.7 Million, making it the biggest fund-raising ac- T H E M A R K E T W O R K P L A C E tivity ever by Alabang New Life Christian Center. 8 9 Fa i t h f u l The golf invitational held at the Ayala Alabang Country Club last November 15, 2010 was attended by 111 golfers from different levels of the community with a 10-year old boy as the youngest. The whole day session was capped off by an awarding ceremony held at the grand ballroom of The Bellevue Hotel in Alabang in which more than 100 prizes were given away to the players. In tandem with the golf tournament, a raffle draw dubbed “New Life New Car Raffle Promo,” was also organized as part of the fund raising activity. I n T h e Wo r k p l a c e New Life Golf was co-presented by major sponsors such as Smart Telecom/PLDT, SM Development Corporation and Airspeed International Corporation. New Life Golf Invitational Winners Overall Low Gross Overall Low Net Group 1 Champion Group 1 runner-up Group 2 Champion Group 2 runner-up Group 3 Champion Group 3 runner-up Ladies Champion Ladies runner-up Accurate Drive Nearest the pin Longest drive GABRIEL ORR IAN IGNACIO ABET DE JESUS ED PADAYUMAN CJ SARINO MON TAPALES MACS DAYANGHIRANG ROY BALDO LILIBETH DE VILLA MARJORIE LOPINGCO GODO JULIANO TONY PANAJON GABRIEL ORR New Life New Car Winners 0212 Apple Ipod (Shuffle) 1548 Apple Ipod (Shuffle) 0839 Apple Ipod (Shuffle) 1125 SAMSUNG Champ 0232Nokia touch screen 0997My/Screen 22” LCD 0341 Panasonic 32” LCD 1503Apple iPad 1690ASUS Netbook 0054Toyota VIOS Jun A. Mayo Mark Lester Cajigal Christine Daguno Enrique Prats Myla Villanueva Ricky Peralta Harry U. Limtong Ma. Aniceta P. Reinoso BrandSpeakAsia Gerry Villena [NEWS & EVENTS] Due to its success, MWM received very positive feedback from both sponsors and players, as well as an invitation to stage a second cup in the near future. For more information about this, please continue to log on to www.newlife.ph [COVER STORY] Faithful in the Workplace Photography by Robert Galpo To be faithful is to be committed and diligent while possessing a deep understanding of what you are involved in. To be committed and then faithful is to give your scheduled time, attention, and creative juices to the task. It helps productivity when you clearly comprehend what is expected of you and then do it. I guess that sums it up. T H E M A R K E T W O R K P L A C E When it comes to our companies, we all want faithful employees though finding them is often difficult. It seems so few are on the same page when it comes to defining what being a faithful employee is. To be faithful in the workplace, you must first understand what your job requires of you. I can’t stress that point enough. No one hires someone to stand around. You are there to do something, say something, create something, rescue someone, protect someone, and reach out to someone among others. You must know what you are there for and be honorable to fulfill the reason you were hired. 10 When an employee has initiative and is self-motivated, comes on time, consistently present, that is faithful. And an employer has just found a jewel. A dependable honest person is a faithful person. Reversely, someone whom you cannot rely on, is always late, and does not fulfill the task is not faithful in the workplace. Nothing is more exhausting to those in the management committee of a company than to explain repeatedly what should be obvious to the employee. [When you see your task from the eyes of your employer or your superior, it will make you understand the reason behind tasks, schedules and deadlines – ultimately, it will help you to be faithful.] Faithful people carry the vision of the company and have the perspective and purpose of the company inside of them. They align themselves with the mission and enthusiastically ask, “what can I do to make this company better” and work toward that. Being faithful in the workplace means knowing and honoring the core values of the company, not with lip service but with integrity and intent. If you cannot agree with the company’s purpose and core values, you ought to be fair to them and yourself and seek other employment. In order to be faithful in the workplace, start right: Investigate what the job requires of you. Know how intense the job is. Understand how flexible or time demanding the company is. You should be fully aware what your job expects of you. Know how demanding your To be ‘faithful in the workplace’ is to do job is mentally, emotionally, physically and how whatever the task requires whether you like it or much time will be asked of you. When you know not. A faithful person will always have a “go for this and have decided to stay in that company, it” attitude, knowing the reason why they are in then do not complain! It is improper to complain that company. about the very task you were hired for; that’s foolish and immature! 11 It’s easy to be faithful in the workplace when you are faithful in life outside of the workplace, when you see your job as a blessing from God and not a burden, and, when you know you are being trained and being developed in this particular workplace and the workforce, maturing as a responsible adult. A faithful person does not take more than what he gives. He gives his or her all. A faithful person in the workplace has made the workplace a better place for all who are there and at the end of the day knows, “ I have given my best, and I know the Lord sees everything. I am blessed with work and purpose.” It’s easy to be faithful in the workplace when you love what you are doing, or at least fully understand what is required of you. For example, if you do not like crazy shifts and long hours, then do not work in a hospital. If you do not like to be responsible for sick people, then do not go to nursing school. Conclusively, for the superiors and leaders in the workplace, know that reward should be given to those who are faithful as employees. Faithfulness should result to a noble compensation. As a boss, pay your faithful employees well and bless those abundantly who cause your company to prosper. Understand that faithfulness has a reward. Pick a profession that works with your personal likes. My point is, if you don’t like guns, near death experiences, and being away from home for long periods of time, then do not join the military. But if you do join the military, know what you are getting into and be faithful to the job. To be faithful in the workplace is to honor the company with your time and your attention. You should not be texting personal business on business time nor should you be on your companyassigned computer looking for new employment while at work; it shows no honor or integrity. Those working hours are not your own. You are a servant to someone, a steward or a manager of a vision or dream of another so treat those hours with respect. The hours you spend belong to someone else and that someone else is paying you to get a job done. Do not expect to get rewarded when you give only as little as you can get away with; and is sluggish, late, and look messy. A faithful person gets it. They don’t have to be begged, prodded upon and babied, or talked to like a child for hours just to get them to understand the purpose of the company. They are smart and self- motivated, early to work and Shoddy Chase Deputy Senior Pastor Newlife Christian Center [COVER STORY] You have a job, a task, a calling, something to add, things to share and things to learn. What a precious gift that is – to work and be needed and to be a part of something bigger than yourself. Wo r k p l a c e [Faithfulness is easy when your heart is into what you are doing.] T h e [To be faithful in the workplace, you must see the workplace as a gift to you.] I n It may sound a little harsh but I find it rude and lazy to be anything but faithful in the workplace. Why else are you there if not to add your best to that particular company, project or endeavor? a blessing to work with. They are not troublemakers nor people who bring all their personal issues to work. Fa i t h f u l Faithfulness is the hallmark of a sincere mature adult who understands stewardship knowing that the Lord is watching. To be faithful in the workplace is to be mature, responsible, and dependable. [FEATURE] Wellness For Peak Performance In The Workplace By Marjorie Lopingco Fast Facts about Diet: No diet works. But proper lifestyle changes works. Looking at food as fuel and not as a source of entertainment is important in making the right choices. The 80/20 rule also helps. This is doing 80% what is right for you and the 20% as your indulgence or reward is fair. T H E M A R K E T W O R K P L A C E There is no doubt that there is a Wellness Revolution going on globally. There is a heightened awareness on health and well-being. The Baby Boomers (age 40-60) are working and playing harder than their parents. The younger generation are exposed to all sorts of wellness facilities and products. No doubt, this phenomenon will be here to stay way beyond our lifetime. The age of technology seem to drive the pace of our lives faster. We are connected 24/7. Our cell phones, Blackberries, iPhones, iPods, personal computers make our world a very noisy one. So how do we keep a balance, yet maintain excellence in our workplace? A good understanding of our earthly suit, our body, can spell the difference. 12 Breakfast is important. In the morning blood glucose, which is your fuel, is slow due to body repair that goes on during sleep. Since, our brain is the biggest consumer of blood and it runs on glucose, it will need carbohydrates in the morning. In fact, one of the keys to weight control and better mood is to stabilize your sugar in the morning so you need to eat breakfast. Otherwise it will be a roller coaster ride the whole day. You will lose control and binge. This is closely related to serotonin (your mood hormone), thus, breakfast not only makes you smart it makes you pleasant too. Bring healthy snack to work. Bring fruits nuts, and eat small meals through out and try to limit your caffeine intake. When eating pasta during lunch, eat a little protein with it so you will not feel sleepy after. There is such a thing as “thermal” effect of food. Meaning, food brings up your metabolism. Remember, there are no silver bullets in the journey to a great body and good health. High protein diets, can promote rapid weight loss, but it can also damage your kidneys due to “ketones” and its by product which is nitrogen. So beware of a prolonged high protein diet that is not medically supervised. Fast Facts about our Body: Fast Facts about Exercise: We are a colony of 70 trillion cells. Fitness is three parts: Aerobics – for maximum Oxygen uptake; Weight training – for muscle strength and body shaping; and, Flexibility – for improvement on range of motion. Cells form tissues, a group of tissues form an organ, and a group of organs form a system. Systems form the human body. Every 7 years we get a whole new body. Our brain cells are the only cells that when damaged and dies are gone forever. If our cells are healthy, the whole body is healthy. Our body cells need 57 various vitamins and minerals to run on peak performance. Our body is made of 70% water. Therefore water is vital to life. Drinking 10 to 15 glasses a day will keep most of diseases away. Our body’s premium fuel is glucose. The ideal ratio of our source of food are as follows: 40% complex carbo (wholewheat, wholegrains, camote, fruits, veggies); 30% protein (fish, meats); 40% fat – good fat such as olive oil, VCO, avocados. We need fat to absorb vital vitamins such ADEK. It is a vital component of various organs of the body. Animal fat can cause various life threatening diseases. It thins the blood so it lowers blood pressure. Fat in the body can only be burned in the presence of oxygen in the muscle. The body starts to draw from fat only after 20 minutes of continuous exercise on an elevated heart rate. Consistency is the key rather than intensity. This is to shed light on various products that promise fat burning effects. There are no shortcuts. We must remember that we cannot give what we do not have. We are like pitchers that pour ourselves to others daily as we work. In the middle of familiarizing ourselves with our body, eating right, and living right, it is also imperative that we take time to refresh, revitalize and rejuvenate which. Therefore, REST is an equally important part of the equation and we can do this knowing that it is God’s great grace that sustains us daily. 13 By Bernie Lachica It was most heart-warming to see everyone receive the message and request for more of similar seminars in the future. Truly, the harvest is ripe, and the workers are needed! [FEATURE] “internalize” and live these values, in order to see fruition, in both their personal and work lives, the basic and all encompassing answer is through the knowledge and continuous growth in the Word of God which is found in the Bible; that the best way to learn and live these values is having an understanding of their spiritual implications and effects in their lives. Wo r k p l a c e The values referred to are the ones seen in the lobbies of company buildings, such as Integrity, Discipline, Respect, and so on. If one is to T h e This year, through my husband, Dan Lachica, and his business ties, I was asked to speak to three groups or companies, specifically on, “Values at the Workplace!” These were: ASEFEX (Association of Finance Executives) of SEIPI (Semiconductor and Electronics Industry of the Philippines, Inc.) where Dan is the Chairman, CDC (Clark Development Corporation), and Manulife Insurance. I n Truly the workplace is the place of harvest that God has intended for the believer to reach out to. In the workplace, one finds the continuing drama and events of life that are added on to one’s personal life. Therefore, in the daily struggle to conquer such situations, it is a refreshing welcome for those in the marketplace to know that there is a way of overcoming and winning. Fa i t h f u l Values at Work For information about MWM, please visit www.newlife.ph 809-1542 | 809-1543 | 809-1533 FAX 809-7125 | newlife@newlife.ph 2 Don Manolo Blvd., Alabang Hills Village, Alabang, 1770 Muntinlupa City