"Now, you are my brother!" That’s what Iwan Lagona and his wife Joice, said to their eldest son, who was baptized during the Manado church’s retreat last December 31, 2006.

Water has decreased in most areas. From 200,000 displaced persons (refugee), 75% has returned home as reported by UN-OCHA yesterday, while 57,000 persons are still in 57 shelter sites.

God is good, that's for sure. But seeing God's goodness in the changes that happened in someone's life, would be so encouraging.

When we think over the way God use to call His children to Him, we will be utterly amazed. Consider the story of Paula Nathalia Margareth Koraag, or usually called Paula. Paula now could have a new life with a clear purpose as a disciple of Jesus.

Entering its 8th year, the church in Jayapura has also entered a new era of growth. This is marked by the baptism of two children from the disciples in Jayapura, they are the daughters of a couple, Herman and Selvi Arwam, and of a sister named Deysi.

The song "Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory", describes us, the Church of God in Jayapura, perfectly. 8 years have passed, as one body, we are the witnesses of how much God has shown His glory in our lives. His love and companionship is so real and overflowing.

They are three brothers; Perry Kasim Sembiring, Danioko Sastra Sembiring dan Budiarto Sembiring. Perry became a disciple first in November 1, 2000. Three months later Budiarto and Danioko also made decision to be disciples of Jesus.