UPC FAM

Happy Birthday to you 𝖡𝗋𝗈𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋 𝖡𝗈𝗒𝖾𝗍 𝖡𝗎𝗀𝖺𝗈𝗂𝗌𝖺𝗇! 🎉

Today we thank God for the gift of your life. May the Lord continue to bless you with good health, wisdom, and joy. As another year is added, may your faith grow deeper, your purpose become clearer, and your heart remain steadfast in serving Him.

May you experience God’s favor in every season, His peace in every circumstance, and His grace in all that you do. We pray that the year ahead will be filled with divine guidance, answered prayers, and overflowing blessings.

God bless you always!

Happy Birthday to you 𝖡𝗋𝗈𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋 𝖱𝗂𝗍𝖼𝗁𝗂𝖾 𝖡𝗎𝗀𝖺𝗈𝗂𝗌𝖺𝗇! 🎉

Today we thank God for the gift of your life. May the Lord continue to bless you with good health, wisdom, and joy. As another year is added, may your faith grow deeper, your purpose become clearer, and your heart remain steadfast in serving Him.

May you experience God’s favor in every season, His peace in every circumstance, and His grace in all that you do. We pray that the year ahead will be filled with divine guidance, answered prayers, and overflowing blessings.

God bless you always!

Happy Birthday to you Sister 𝖧𝖺𝗇𝗇𝖺𝗁 𝖦𝗋𝗂𝗃𝖺𝗅𝖽𝗈! 🎉

Today we thank God for the gift of your life. May the Lord continue to bless you with good health, wisdom, and joy. As another year is added, may your faith grow deeper, your purpose become clearer, and your heart remain steadfast in serving Him.

May you experience God’s favor in every season, His peace in every circumstance, and His grace in all that you do. We pray that the year ahead will be filled with divine guidance, answered prayers, and overflowing blessings.

God bless you always!

𝖳𝖨𝖳𝖫𝖤: "𝙎𝙃𝙀𝙈𝘼, 𝙇𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙊𝙗𝙚𝙮"
𝖳𝖤𝖷𝖳: 𝖣𝖾𝗎𝗍𝖾𝗋𝗈𝗇𝗈𝗆𝗒 6:4-5

The passage in Deuteronomy 6:4–5, known as the 𝘚𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘢, is a powerful call from God for His people to live a life of complete devotion. The word “hear” or Shema does not simply mean to listen passively, but to listen with the intention of obeying. It is a command that goes beyond hearing words—it calls for a response of faith and action. God desires not just an audience, but obedient hearts that are willing to follow His voice daily.

This passage begins by declaring that the Lord is one, emphasizing that there is only one true God who is worthy of all worship and allegiance. In a world full of distractions and competing priorities, this truth reminds us that our loyalty should never be divided. God is not meant to be one of many options in our life—He must be the center. Recognizing God as the one true Lord leads us to surrender everything we are to Him.

Because God is one and sovereign, He calls us to love Him with all our heart, soul, and strength. This kind of love is not partial or conditional—it is complete and wholehearted. Loving God with our heart means giving Him our desires and emotions. Loving Him with our soul means offering our inner life and identity. Loving Him with our strength means serving Him through our actions, energy, and daily choices. True love for God is seen not only in what we say, but in how we live.

Ultimately, the Shema teaches us that real faith is active. It is not enough to know about God or to hear His Word—we are called to respond with obedience and deep love. A life that truly listens to God will reflect Him in every aspect. When we practice the Shema in our daily lives, we become people who are fully devoted, fully surrendered, and fully aligned with God’s will.
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𝖲𝖴𝖭𝖣𝖠𝖸 𝖲𝖤𝖱𝖵𝖨𝖢𝖤
05.17.26

𝖳𝖮 𝖦𝖮𝖣 𝖡𝖤 𝖠𝖫𝖫 𝖳𝖧𝖤 𝖦𝖫𝖮𝖱𝖸😇
𝖴𝖯𝖢-𝖥𝖠𝖬

Happy Birthday to you Sister Anna Rioflorido! 🎉

Today we thank God for the gift of your life. May the Lord continue to bless you with good health, wisdom, and joy. As another year is added, may your faith grow deeper, your purpose become clearer, and your heart remain steadfast in serving Him.

May you experience God’s favor in every season, His peace in every circumstance, and His grace in all that you do. We pray that the year ahead will be filled with divine guidance, answered prayers, and overflowing blessings.

God bless you always!

Happy Mother’s Day from UPC-F𝖠𝖬! 💐

“Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.” — Proverbs 31:28

Today, we honor and celebrate all the amazing mothers—your love, sacrifices, and unwavering faith inspire us every day. You are a beautiful reflection of God’s grace and strength. May the Lord continue to bless you, renew your strength, and fill your heart with joy.

Happy Mother’s Day! 💖

𝖳𝖨𝖳𝖫𝖤: "𝙄'𝙇𝙇 𝘽𝙀 𝙈𝘼𝘿𝙀 𝙒𝙀𝙇𝙇"
𝖳𝖤𝖷𝖳: Luke 8:43-48

For twelve long years, a woman lived in suffering because of a bleeding condition. She spent all her money on doctors, yet nothing changed. Her condition made her weak, isolated, and rejected by society. But one day, she heard about Jesus. In the middle of a crowd, she whispered to herself, “𝑰𝒇 𝑰 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝑯𝒊𝒔 𝒈𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝑰 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒍.”

With courage and faith, she pressed through the crowd and touched Jesus’ garment. Instantly, her body was healed. Jesus stopped and asked who touched Him, and the woman came forward trembling. Instead of rejecting her, Jesus called her “Daughter” and said, “Your faith has made you well. Go in peace.” In that moment, her life was completely restored.

This story teaches us that true faith believes before seeing results. “𝑰'𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒍” is a declaration of trust in Jesus’ power to restore and heal. No matter how long the struggle or how impossible the situation seems, one touch of faith in Jesus can bring complete transformation and peace.

✨𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙪𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜
Even after 12 years of pain, she still believed. Your situation may be long, but your faith can still grow.

✨𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣
She didn’t just believe—she moved, reached, and acted. True faith steps forward, even when it’s hard.

✨𝙅𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙝
Many touched Jesus in the crowd, but only one was healed because of genuine faith.

✨𝙅𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙨 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙬𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚
He didn’t just heal her body—He restored her identity, dignity, and peace.

Maybe you feel like this woman—tired, waiting, and hoping for change. You may have tried many solutions, but nothing seems to work. This story reminds you that Jesus is not limited by time, pain, or impossibility.

Don’t give up. Keep believing. Even a small step of faith can lead to a powerful breakthrough. Declare it in your heart:
“𝑵𝒐 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒔, 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑰 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝑱𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒔—𝑰 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒍.”
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𝖲𝖴𝖭𝖣𝖠𝖸 𝖲𝖤𝖱𝖵𝖨𝖢𝖤
05.10.26

𝖳𝖮 𝖦𝖮𝖣 𝖡𝖤 𝖠𝖫𝖫 𝖳𝖧𝖤 𝖦𝖫𝖮𝖱𝖸 😇😇
𝖴𝖯𝖢-𝖥𝖠𝖬

TITLE: "𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙎𝙐𝙍𝙀 𝙈𝙀𝙍𝘾𝙄𝙀𝙎 𝙁𝙍𝙊𝙈 𝙂𝙊𝘿"
TEXT: 𝘗𝘴𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘴 23 | 𝘗𝘴𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘴 51:10

𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒘𝒐 𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒔 𝒘𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒅 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔:
➤ God's mercy is sure, and our hearts must be clean.

In Psalm 23, David declares with confidence,
"𝑺𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒚 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒍 𝒇𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒎𝒆 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆."

This is not a maybe—it is a certainty. Wherever you go, whatever season you face, God’s mercy is already there. It follows you, covers you, and sustains you.

But in Psalm 51:10, David also cries out,
"𝑪𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒆 𝒂 𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒏 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕, 𝑶 𝑮𝒐𝒅, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒂 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒆."

Why? Because even though mercy is sure, we still need transformation. Mercy is not a license to stay the same—it is an invitation to be made new.
👉 God’s mercy follows you,
👉 but God’s power changes you.
You can’t separate the two.

The same God who pursues you with mercy is the same God who wants to purify your heart.
𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕:
Mercy gives you access.
A clean heart keeps you aligned.

Don’t just celebrate God’s mercy—respond to it.
Let His goodness lead you to repentance, and allow Him to renew your heart daily.
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𝖲𝖴𝖭𝖣𝖠𝖸 𝖲𝖤𝖱𝖵𝖨𝖢𝖤
05.03.26

𝖳𝖮 𝖦𝖮𝖣 𝖡𝖤 𝖠𝖫𝖫 𝖳𝖧𝖤 𝖦𝖫𝖮𝖱𝖸 😇😘
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