Doctor’s Prescription to Health

Most people don’t realize that common, over the counter drugs can have unpleasant or even dangerous side effects. In the medical world, new and more effective wonder drugs are being discovered and introduced almost daily, while older ones improved and refined. Yet the perfect drug still eludes us the one that will do its job with absolutely no deleterious side effects. People who need these drugs often must test several different kinds before they can find one they can tolerate. The point is, no drug is safe. Even life saving antibiotics carry potential problems such as nausea,vomiting,diarrhea and allergic reactions .

While most of today’s diseases respond to lifestyle measures (such as a better diet and regular exercise),doctors who advocate these principles often find themselves rowing upstream. People are impatient; they want quick fixes rather than real solutions. If one doctor doesn’t produce desired prescription, they often seek another who will. Simply put, people today too often want to believe there is a magic potion for their particular problem. Anyone taking drugs must always balance risk against need. If you have a serious bacterial infection, for instance, the risk you run by taking an antibiotic is outweighed by the risk you run if you do not take it. If you have a tension headache, on the other hand, you would be probably better off taking a brisk walk or a nap.

A good rule of thumb is to reserve drugs for specific, identifiable needs that cannot be met by lesser measures. Don’t use a big-gun medicine like antibiotics for instance, for a fly-swatter problem like headache or cold. Likewise a warm bath or a cup of herbal tea is better than a sleeping pill if you can’t go to sleep. And if you don’t want to go to sleep, a cold shower or a brisk walk is better than a wake-up pill. When you do take a drug, be sure you know exactly what it’s supposed to do. Understand its risks and side effects, and how and when, and the signs of dosage. Don’t mix medicines, and do not risk psychological dependence or physical addiction by taking any drug longer than needed. If you have more than one doctor, make sure your main doctor knows all the medications you are taking. In short give drugs the respect they deserve. Save them for times when they are truly needed.

Author: Dr. Joy Bareng

Overcoming the numerous obstacles and challenges, like adjusting to our new family life is essential because it unlocks the power of God’s blessings for us.

My wife Jaja and I have always dreamt of having our own home in a peaceful and quiet place. Whenever we visit Jaja’s grandmother, we would always say, “I hope that someday, we’ll be owning a peaceful house like this”.  That dream never went away!

One day, my wife and I had an argument. She left and went home to her mom’s house. When I went to fetch her home to Laoag, her grandmother talked to us. She said, “Stop acting like a child. Be tough when trials come.” We kept quiet and realized that we have to be matured and start acting like parents.

Out of the blue, the grandmother said and I quote “Lallakay ken babbaket kamin… Ket awan to sabali nga pangtedan mi detoy balay ken lote no han nga dakayo, ket dakay to ti bahala nga mangpapintasen.” (“We’re getting old, you can have this house and lot, and it’s up to you to improve it”) and she smiled. We were shocked! We hugged each other and almost cried. We were very happy to hear what grandma and grandpa said. Without second thoughts, we accepted the offer and immediately started transferring some of our things. Because the house is quite a distance away from my work place, God also blessed me with a motorbike through the kindness of my mom.

After one month of living in a place, we can call our own, we are now in the process of planning house renovations. We know that God will provide for all the things we need.

Truly God is Amazing! You’ll never know when His blessings will pour unto you. He fulfills our dreams in times we least expect. Start dreaming Big and cast it all to God and He will do the rest. To God Be the Glory!!!

Mathew 6:33 “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” KJV

Author : Jonathan Lafrades

Psalm 8:2

From the lips of children and infants
you have ordained praise
because of your enemies,
to silence the foe and the avenger.

Aside from the regular Sunday and Wednesday services at Church of Our Saviour, powerful praise, worship, prayers, and preaching of God’s Word also fill the sanctuary every Monday and Tuesday when students of SCA Elementary and High School attend their Chapel services. At this time, they experience a special touch from God while they seek Him and feed on His Word. The pastors take turn to teach the little ones how to live and grow in the ways of our Lord Jesus.

Through this ministry the students receive salvation at a very young age, impact their lives through kingdom living, exercise their authority and experience security in Christ. One mother testified to that her son went home one Monday, and with so much conviction and hugging himself, told his mom “Mom, even if you whack me, Jesus still loves me, and I know you love me too.” Both were teary eyed.

What Parents and Kids are saying:

The Christian foundation and faith that the school is giving to my son is not just important but very important! – Mrs. Virgie Martin, Parent

I like every part of it…the worship, the teaching, the praying… everything is good!

-Igy Agonoy , Grade I-Romans

I know that there are many things in my life that need to change and I’m glad Jesus is here to help me. I’m blessed with His goodness and I’m finding the ministry more and more fun.- Cheska Taylan, SCAHS II- Virtues

Author: Pastor Cessna Atinaja

To establish the finest link between the parents, teachers, and students, the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) is established with a yearly set of officers.

Recently, SCA had just finished electing the officers of the PTA. The two plausible Presidents in both departments are Atty. Sandro Marie Obra for the Elementary department and Mr. Franklin F. Antonio for High School department. The said organization will be of great help in promoting a favorable climate for a comprehensive and timely infusion of actions related to the welfare and development of the students/pupils, school and community. With this collaboration, SCA will be a prime pillar of learning in our locality.

The newly witty and strong set of officers of the PTA this 2010-2011 are the following.

PTA Officers – Elementary Dept.                            PTA Officers- High School Dept.

President: Atty. Sandro Marie Obra                           President: Mr. Frankline F. Antonio

Vice President: Ptr. Benigno Domingo                      Vice President: Dr. Jean B. Galat

Secretary: Ptr. Cessna Atinaja                                       Secretary: Mrs. Celia A. Cabel

Treasurer: Ptr. Antonio Bañaga                                    Treasurer: Mrs. Gemma P. Pastor

Auditor: Mrs. Mary Joyce Vizcarra                                Auditor: Mr. Gilbert C. Martillano

P.I.O.: Mrs. Teodora Santos                                           P.I.O.: Mrs. Helen A. Cadelina

Bus. Mngr.: Mrs. Lina Gagarin                                       Bus. Mngr.: Prof. Aleli R. Martin

The main goals of the organization are to foster closer relations between parents and our faculty, focusing on every consideration of our students’ well being both physically and spiritually.

The whole administration and staff believe that they will serve in a manner that encourages confidence, cooperation, understanding and trust among other members.

In lieu of this, the constitution and by laws of the high school department are finished and ready for approval by the members before its implementation, displaying clear goals, purposes and different regulations of the PTA and the school.

With a strong fusion of our new officers and members, the full support of the administration and the continuous grace of our Lord, SCA will raise her standards and vision as the center of transformative and community formation education.

Author : Marifel Collado

In following the call of our Lord Jesus to make Him known, we are grateful to the Lord for the privilege of “open doors” in Laoag City, at Dept of Education, Chow King, Andres Accounting, Regional Trial Court, KMBI (Kabalikat sa Maunlad na Kabuhayan Inc) and Datamex.   We are also thankful to our partners in the business cells for making this possible.

“It is a big world out there” is an expression that is not uncommon to us.  But the world is a subjective reality.  For many, it relates to the geographical locations of cities or countries, while for others, it is a personal sphere of existence.  There are many different pillars of influence that constitutes a culture within society  – religion, education, media, arts, home, banking, finance, commerce, science, medicine, politics, government and construction.  Jesus Christ has set His people in place according to their gifts and abilities in the market place.

Revelations 11:15 tells us that the kingdom of this world has become the kingdom of our Lord and He shall reign forever and ever.  He advocates that we revolutionise and transform the market place with His cultural mandate, becoming like candles that illuminate the darkness or glowing cities on hills.  Let Christ’s moral standards be raised in our market place.  It may not be spoken with many words, but our lifestyles, influence and character should be enough to impact our spheres of influence in the market place.

Author : Ptr. May Shah