I’m going to rant. (Just a little.)

          After all, I’m human.

          If you don’t want to read one of my pet peeves, stop reading. I’ll be more inspiring next week.

          Someone asked me why we’re charging P500 for the two-day Kerygma Conference at the ULTRA, from November 29 to 30, 2009. Her question to me was, “Isn’t God’s Word Free? The Kerygma Conferenceshould be free!”

          This is what I wrote to her: “God’s Word is free. Absolutely. But renting a huge stadium like ULTRA, isn’t. Plus the huge sound system, all the lights, the LCD projectors, the stage, etc…, aren’t free. The total cost of running this 2-Day event is P2 Million++.”

          I was very respectful. But my mind was ranting. I wanted to say, “If you’ll give me P2M, I’ll make it free. But I can’t go to ULTRA and say, ‘Hi guys. Can I borrow your stadium for two whole days? You pay for the salaries of your 70 maintenance guys. You pay for the giant electric bill we’ll consume during those two days. And I promise–I’ll pray for you and remember you fondly in my dreams.”

          I never said those words. And I never will.

          I’m just sharing with you the nasty thoughts in my brain when I get irritated.

Different Setting, But Same Question

            This reminded me of my Seminars in Singapore last Saturday. (Which was very successful, by the way. Big thanks to Light of Jesus friends there!)

          Weeks before, my dear friend Jimmy was selling tickets for my Seminar. While going around, one guy asked him, “Why is Bo charging 20 Singapore Dollars for the seminar?” Again, the underlying question was, “Shouldn’t this be for free?”

          If I were there, I would have been tempted to say, “Because God didn’t make me a bird, I can’t fly to Singapore for free. Like everyone else, I have to ride a plane and pay for it. Aside from that, we have to pay another 700 Singapore Dollars to rent the Seminar hall. Unless of course, you’re willing pay for all that–we’ll most gladly give the seminar for free.”

          Nah. I’ll never say this to anyone.

          Because I try to understand them. People just don’t know the huge costs of running events.   And I guess they want it free so more people can come and be blessed. They ask with good intentions.

          See? My thoughts are getting kinder as I as write to you!

Oxygen Is Free. Food Isn’t

Some people think that because it’s a spiritual event, it should be free.

Yes, the event is about the spirit, but it’s still done on planet Earth.

Sorry for my rant. I felt like a fool writing this.

          I’ll write something more inspiring next week, promise.

          Haha!

          I love you guys. Thanks for being patient with me.

          May your dreams come true,

            Bo Sanchez

PS. My invitation to the Kerygma Conference is found below. I’m very excited about it. Join me and be very, very blessed… (Yes, it still costs P500 per ticket.  Compared to the 2-Days of blessings you’ll receive, it’s a huge steal if you ask me.)

PS2. If you live in another part of the world and can’t join the Kerygma Conference in Manila this year (perhaps next year?), join the www.KerygmaFamily.com and get very blessed with a mountain of spiritual nourishment sent to your home. Log on at www.KerygmaFamily.com now!

You don’t want to miss these

2 Days of Blessing!

 

With International Speakers At The Kerygma Conference 08

 

 

          You’ll be so blessed, you’ll be talking about it for a long, long time!

In this Kerygma Conference, you’ll hear Fr. Bill Halbing from New Jersey. Fr. Bill is probably one of the most charismatic (and funniest) preachers among American priests I’ve ever met. He’ll get you fired up for God and laughing at the same time. We’re flying him over to the Philippines so youcould be inspired by him at the Kerygma Conference 08.

          I also invited Bro. Bob Canton, a man used mightily by God to heal many people. I’ve literally seen the lame walk in his ministry. Each week, I read the dramatic testimonies of sick people who are healed by his prayer. Bro. Bob lives in California, but he also sits on the International Catholic Charismatic Renewal Board in the Vatican, Rome. And to think he’s Filipino! (Cebuano, to be precise.) So we’re flying him in to the Philippines also to lead our healing sessions in the Kerygma Conference 08.

We’re also bringing in one of the most inspiring Bishops in the Philippines today: Bishop Chito Tagle. You’ll love him. 

And to lead us in Sunday worship is none other than the powerful Fr. Joseph Skelton–an African-American priest gifted with an incredible voice of praise.

          Yes, I’ll be preaching too, and so will other Kerygma Preachers–Arun Gogna, Alvin Barcelona, Obet Cabrillas, Jon Escoto, Carl Fontanilla, Eng Si, and George Gabriel.

          Friends, get ready for an overflow of blessing into your life!

          Get your tickets now at the give-away price of P500 for 2 solid, full, power-packed days of blessing…

Kerygma Conference 08

Awaken The Miracle In You”

Dates: November 29-30, 2008

Venue: ULTRA, Pasig, Philippines

Reserve your tickets now! We don’t want you to miss out on the biggest event of the year. Call Tel. (02) 7259999 or email us at kcon@kerygmaconference.com now!