GALA HAS A NEW LOGO!

Tampa-2011- The Gala Foundation changed its logo on all its web-sites today. The Foundation had been wanting to secure and commission a privately owned Emblem that depicts the broad writ and range of the Organization, retiring the provisional former Logo. Noel Serrano wanted a uniformed logo that conforms to the Main Gala Web-site and all Affiliate Publications and Sister Sites. Gala's Spanish Web-Site has a Familiar Globe with a livelier color setting. The New Gala Logo has the Globe theme on all Gala Publications on all web Sites. This had been long in  the planning stages. Noel W. Serrano, Noel's son was in contact with the  Logo Company that submitted several ideas for the  selected Logo. Noel was concerned about future copy rights  and decided to commission an  original and patently owned Logo for the  Gala Initiative.  The Gala Foundation owns the rights to this trademark an will be utilized  on all Gala Web-Sites.

A LEADER IN MOSES

By Irving Serrano

Some would agree He, was the most important figure in Judaism, Moses, parted the Red-Sea to free his people and brought them the Ten Commandments on stone tablets. His story appears in the Bible, and is filled with miracles and talks with God. At birth; the Hebrews, descendants of Abraham, Issac and Jacob, are slaves to Egypt's King (Pharaoh) who has ordered newborn males killed. Moses Mother hides him in a papyrus basket among the Nile`s reeds. Pharaoh`s daughter finds him, takes pity and adopts him. He flees as a young man, but God appears to him in a burning bush, and years later sends him back with his brother, Aaron, to demand the Israelites release. Plagues arrive, the Hebrews escape, and Egypt`s Army drowns in the Red-Sea. A wilderness sojourns follows, in which God, through Moses, makes a covenant with the Hebrews and lays out rites of worship and Laws of communal and personal behavior. At the age of 120, Moses dies by God`s decree just before the people enter into the land known in recent centuries as Palestine and Israel. His Hebrew name, Moshe, means " the one who draws out".....His story starts in Exodus, and ends in Deuteronomy, two of the ;five books of Moses" or, in Hebrew, the Torah ("Law") It includes the escape from Egypt.... The burning bush and stone tablets, appear on Mt. Sinai. Moses is also a figure of faith in Christianity and a Prophet in Islam. Also found in the Koran. In today's world, God makes it possible for us to serve Him, to follow and share the message of salvation through His Son, Jesus Christ. We must keep our sights on God. We must practise the Faith, and trust whole heartedly, and like Moses, find favor in Gods eyes, until the end of time.

9-11- WHAT MAKES US STRONGER

The goal of terrorism is to disrupt the normal activities of a group by paralyzing its members with fear. A decade later we can look back on the terror attacks of 9/11 with both historic and Christian perspective.

The World Trade Center towers in New York represented the financial strength of capitalism. The Pentagon in D.C. is the headquarters of our nation’s military prowess. And while the target of Flight 93 is subject to speculation, the White House and Capitol buildings are the literal seat of our Federal Government. Not only would large numbers of individuals be injured and killed, our very institutions would also be under attack. Nearly 3,000 lives ended as a direct result of terrorist action, a reality that should not be downplayed. But in another sense the ultimate goal of the 9/11 terrorists was never achieved. Even while our buildings were collapsing our resolve grew stronger.

FDR said we have nothing to fear but fear itself. On 9/11 we saw firefighters, police officers and even civilians put themselves deliberately into harm’s way to help others. The current condition of our economy can only be considered a “recession” when compared to our own previous levels of economic profits. No other economy in the world operates at the U.S. level of production, growth and profitability. Sadam Hussein is dead; Osama bin Laden is dead; the War on Terror continues to identify and apprehend conspirators around the world. The post 9/11 world is a different place, such that such an event on that scale could not occur today in the United States.

The American spirit – our patriotism and determination – is not in buildings made of mortar and steel. What makes us rich is not housed in banks, just like our freedom and liberty are not structures in D.C. Recall the resolve of London during World War II. Even while British cities were leveled to rubble, its people would not give in to Hitler’s Germany. Their buildings fell but not their spirit. Al Qaeda failed to terrify the American people; if any thing they only made us mad. The goal of terrorism is fear, and rather than blow us apart the attacks on 9/11 drew the American people together. What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.
How about a Christian perspective? I feel pretty good about the strength and resolve of our nation, even in the current political and economic climate. But our hope is not in kings or kingdoms of this world. If our buildings and our nation falls, as Christians we are ambassadors of God’s Kingdom, a kingdom not made with hands. Our hope is not in this life. ”And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.” -Matthew 10:28 God has not given us a spirit of fear (2 Tim 1:7). I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Phil 4:13).
The 9/11 terror attacks failed to intimidate our nation. Christians do not fight against flesh and blood, but against power and principalities, and spiritual evil in high places (Ephesians 6). We will not forget… and we will not fear.

EL ESPIRITU DE SODOMA ESTA RESURGIENDO!

Por el Rev. Joaquin Maldonado

El Espíritu de Sodoma esta resurgiendo creciendo.

Texto:
6 y si condenó por destrucción a las ciudades de Sodoma y de Gomorra, reduciéndolas a ceniza y poniéndolas de ejemplo a los que habían de vivir impíamente,
7 y libró al justo Lot, abrumado por la nefanda conducta de los malvados
8 (porque este justo, que moraba entre ellos, afligía cada día su alma justa, viendo y oyendo los hechos inicuos de ellos),
9 sabe el Señor librar de tentación a los piadosos, y reservar a los injustos para ser castigados en el día del juicio; 2 Pedro 2:6-9
Introd.:
La Historia se repite en lo bueno y lo malo.
El espíritu de Sodoma revive en estos tiempos.

Presentación:
Opinión de los liberales tolerantes: Vivimos en tiempos diferentes.

Respuesta bíblica:
Ejemplos para generaciones futuras.
1. como Sodoma y Gomorra y las ciudades vecinas, las cuales de la misma manera que aquéllos, habiendo fornicado e ido en pos de vicios contra naturaleza, fueron puestas por ejemplo, sufriendo el castigo del fuego eterno. Judas 1:7
2. 6 y si condenó por destrucción a las ciudades de Sodoma y de Gomorra, reduciéndolas a ceniza y poniéndolas de ejemplo a los que habían de vivir impíamente,

Avivamiento de inmoralidad

¿Cuando empezó?
2.
¿Antes del Diluvio?

¿Después del Diluvio?

Noe y su viña

Cam y Canaán

La maldición de Canaán y sus hijos
5 y dijo: Maldito sea Canaán; Siervo de siervos será a sus hermanos.
Gen 9:25

¿Porque maldijo a Canaán?

Los escritos religiosos históricos: Libro de Jaser
13 Y el sol se detuvo y la luna se paró, Hasta que la gente se hubo vengado de sus enemigos. ¿No está escrito esto en el libro de Jaser? Y el sol se paró en medio del cielo, y no se apresuró a ponerse casi un día entero.
Josue 10:13

Cuatro Ciudades de Sodoma

Actividad Homosexual apoyada por los Jueces

Camas en las calles

Atacan a Lot y sus invitados.

Aplicación:
Celebraciones de hoy

New Orleans 2005: Juicio de Katrina


3.
Conclusión:
Oficiales seculares entran apoyando estas prácticas

¿Que se avecina para la iglesia?

¿Estaremos listos o estaremos atemorizados como Lot?

THE SEEDS OF FAITH EVENTUALLY BLOSSOM!

By Noel Serrano

There is no greater assurance and there is no substitute for steadfast prayer from loving parents who lived on their knees, interceding with intensity , for their children. My late mother, Felicita M. Serrano , my late Aunts Nieves Bosch and Hilda Bosch, spent many hours on their knees pleading and crying out to the Lord for their children. They placed a high priority in raising their children in the admonition of the Lord. They were constantly vigilant in instilling in all their children, the seeds of faith and a love and trust in Almighty God. I can still hear the echoes of these two sisters, crying out to the Lord in the early morning Prayer vigils,"Lord save our children!...Save them, Lord!" This was there way of life and they would place a high priority in the salvation of their offspring. There was no compromise nor deviation from this "Prime Directive" They were well-versed in the clear examples of biblical parents who lived a life of faithful prayers for their children. They clearly understood the example of Abraham when he prayed for Ishmael. Genesis 17:18 reveals Abraham interceding and declaring to God "If only Ishmael would live under your blessing" God answered his prayer and said: " And as for Ishmael, I have heard your prayer and I will surely bless him" Our parents were also aware of the examples of Job, when a period of fasting had run its course, job would send and have them purified. Early in the morning , he would sacrifice a burnt offering for each of them, thinking, perhaps my children have sinned and cursed God in their hearts". This was Job's regular custom. Job 1:5 I n their lifetime, these sisters saw many of their children backslide and many would spend their life outside of the direction of the Lord. This did not distract them. They kept pressing on and became more determined to intercede for their family with continued zest. Waiting for God to answer prayer is often the most difficult component in the lives of men and women of prayer. It requires patience, trust and a complete resignation to ones will. These women of faith pressed on through the years, praying, not only for their children but also their children's children. Many years have passed on since these wonderful ladies have all gone to their reward, but their prayers still echo and reverberate. We are now seeing the results of those prayers, even now. The Grandson of Felicita M. Serrano recently had a major encounter with the Lord. The Lord has saved him and his home. My son, NWS, recently contacted me and informed me that God had placed a new ministry in his heart and he has totally surrendered to God' Will. We see these answered prayers in the life of Jeffrey Torres, a nephew of Nieves Bosch. The Lord made himself real to Jeffrey and now he loves the Lord with full devotion and is also active in ministry. Patrice Mohammed, a niece of Felicita M. Serrano, now sings for the Lord and is very active in her church. Rev Carlo Serrano, a grandson of Felicita Serrano, now inspires  many youths to come to the Cross of Jesus. These are second generation "flowers" that have bloomed due to the answered prayers of strong women of faith that never wavered in their trust for desired salvation of their offspring. God has blessed the many nephews and nieces of Hilda Bosch. This is not a coincidence and it is not a whim of nature. The salvation of our children come from a loving and merciful God who hears the cries of the righteous. The outcome of these prayers may come many years later and may arrive, long after the prayer warriors have departed to Glory but there is no doubt that prayers will reach their desired destination and ultimately sprout the fruits of the blessings! When this happens, let us never proceed from a false assumption that this was attributed by our children, as if it was their idea. We must look back to our parents and grandparents, who laid out a strong rockbed of prayer and intense intercession for the future generation. we must be like them. We must continously pray for our children and the new generation that is to come. There is no greater feeling of joy and happiness than to see ones offspring, on fire for the Lord.

LIVING WITHOUT FEAR

By Irving Serrano

Can you imagine working late. When you finally hit the streets, you are no longer surrounded by the working class. The sun has gone down and you make your way down a street that you would prefer not to if you could help it. Now your surrounded by a different element of persons. You make your way down the subway to wait for the next one to come, because you just heard the train you should have been on take off? You hear strange sounds and laughter of people gathering on the platform. Your heart is beating faster, your head feels like its going to explode because your worried someone may approach you with bad intentions. Every time someone gets closer to you, you try to remain calm as to not panic. You know you just can`t run away; one because you have to get on this next train in order to get home. And secondly in reality, nothing has happened. No one has said anything to you. The train arrives, you board and continue your way home. This is a very real scenario that many face on a daily basis. It is wise to plan out ahead the route you intend to travel. Its even better to travel with a friend. Sometimes we put ourselves in certain predicaments that lead us to worry, we develop anxieties, and fear. In situations as I described, Christians say a silent prayer. When a thought of danger pops up in our head, we tend to think about different passages we read in our Bibles. (Joshua 1:5) There shall be no man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life;"I was with moses, so I will be with thee. I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee". In translation God said; No one will be able to oppose you successfully! A nice cross reference could also be acknowledged. (Deuteronomy 31:6) " Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you". It is all to important to know God, but its more important to yield to His will, in all things. God speaks in(1st Kings 11:38) If you do what ever I command you, and walk in my ways and do what is right in my eyes by keeping my statutes and commands, As David my servant did. I will be with you. I will build you a dynasty as enduring as the one I built for David, and will give Israel to you. (1 Chronicles 28:20) David also said to Solomon his Son," Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God is with you. He will not fail you, or forsake you until all the work for the service of the Temple of the Lord is finished. If you are Gods Child, and you walk in faith. Obedient in following His word. You should never walk in fear, never allow the anxieties to overwhelm your mind. (Isaiah 54:17) No weapon that is formed against you will prosper; and every tongue that accuses you in judgement you will condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their vindication is from me, declares the Lord. In closing, choosing to be positive and having a grateful attitude with God, is going to determine how your going to live your life.. May God bless you.

Love always, Irving Serrano

DISCIPLES OF CHRIST

By Irving Serrano

Jesus said; " The time is fulfilled, and the Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the Gospel (mark 1:15). The Apostles,'went out and preached that people should repent` (mark 6:12). Jesus declared," I tell you no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish". ( Luke 13:3,5) " Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out,so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord. (Acts 3:19) One fundamental lesson we as Christians must learn is; God knows best! God knows everything! He loves us as His Children (adopted into His family through Christ) and has set principles for us to live by in His word, the Bible.We must follow Gods principles. They are for our own protection. We live in a hostile world that has willfully rejected it`s creator God, and we, as His Children, are not immune to the worlds trial, tribulations, and temptations. Once we learn this hard lesson, and we out grow the childish notion that we know better than God, then it`s easier to submit to Him and say "Lord, forgive me, I was wrong....I`ve been living a life you disapprove of and I want to change. Help me to live the life you approve of. " This is the essence of repentance. To repent is to regret your sin, denounce your sin, turn from your sin, and turn to God. The Bible declares; " It is appointed for man to die once, but after this the judgement" ( Hebrews 9:27) The Bible also says, "That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved "(Romans 10 :9) So consider yourselves Disciples of Christ. Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves, Do you not know yourselves that Jesus Christ is in you?...".Unless you are disqualified" May God bless you. Love always, Irving Serrano