touch of glory prayer mountain

30 july 2011, antipolo city

there is always a time for everything - time to work, time to relax, time to have fun and time to pray. for the past few months i've to some difficulties. i know i needed to pray. of course we can always pray wherever we are, but it's always a different thing if you are in an isolated place, alone with God, a much closer encounter.

i was happy when the young professionals department in our church planned to go to antipolo to visit the prayer mountain. this activity is very timely for me. the date was set - july 30.

it was a 3-hour travel from laguna to antipolo. it was my longest drive to date. we left at around 8 in the morning, and arrived at pass 11. i don't know if the travel time will be shorter if we left earlier. well actually our call time was 6 am. ooops, i was one of the late comers (with bestie).

the place is not as what i imagined it to be. i thought it is all some kind of basic stuff - muddy pathways, no modern constructions, cave, tents to cover, an exhausting hike to reach the place, etc. but when we arrived, we parked right in front of the gate of the prayer lodge. no need to hike. upon entering you will see a chapel, services are being held here on saturdays and sundays.

touch of glory prayer mountain is a protestant evangelical christian retreat center operated by bread of life ministries, located in sitio calumpang, antipolo. it is the first prayer mountain facility in southeast asia. inspired by the prayer mountains of south korea that brought about the spread of christianity in that country, bread of life's senior pastor butch conde and the leadership of bread of life set out to build the prayer mountain to provide a place of solitude for filipino evangelicals of different denominations.(wikipilipinas)

 

it is a perfect place for prayer and reflection. when i entered my prayer cell, i know i'll be talking to Him personally. i haven't pray that way for the longest time. i asked Him first if still listens. but i believe God never forgets. He is always there, patiently waiting for us to talk to Him. it's just sad that we remember Him more often in times of trouble. still, He remains the same.

our long travel is all worth it.

facilities

for large groups, there is a big chapel where services and fellowships can be done. this center also has prayer cells - these are small rooms with a table inside where you can rest your elbows while you are praying on your knees. a pillow, light and a fan is also provided. these cells are perfect for self-reflection and personal encounter with God. for those who want to stay overnight, there are also dorms and rooms available.

how to get there

we took bicutan exit, via C6. this will take you to taguig, then rizal, then antipolo. i can't remember the detailed landmarks. ^_^

rates

entrance fee is only P50.00. for an overnight stay, P100 for the deck and P200 for the dorm.

schedule of services 

saturdays 

     whole day: 9-3pm

     pastor: alternate pastors

sundays

     morning: 7:30am

     pastor: alternate pastors

contact: (02) 986 1527

 

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club manila east, taytay

taytay, rizal

club manila east, a premier getaway destination has been operating for 12 years now. it is located in the municipality of taytay, rizal. it started in 1999 with what they call the funtasy lagoon which easily attracted tourists and visitors who are looking for some adventures especially during summer. cme is also in quezon and boracay.

as years went by, cme was able to add more and more water attractions - 25 meter lap pool, bean pool, beach waves, buzzy river and ocean waves. 

resort entrance

accommodations
there are two major villas that accommodate groups or pairs for an overnight stay.

doña luz hillsview villas - 40 units; furnished with 2 single beds, a sofa bed, hot and cold shower, bathtub, a mini-bar, a microwave oven and a dining area; perfect for large groups or families

don renato garden villas - 30 units; furnished with one matrimonial bed or two single beds, a dining area, hot and cold shower, a microwave oven, a huge mirror by the bed, and an outdoor mini pool; perfect for couples

doña remedios social hall - this one is perfect for seminars, receptions, big indoor events and conferences. it can accommodate up to 1,000 persons.

rates
day tour (8am - 8pm)
    adults - P350
    kids below 3ft - free

    cabana - P1,500
    huts - P1,000
    beachview cabins - P1,000
    pavilion - P50
    picnic area - free

overnight (2pm-11:30am)
    doña luz villas - P3,300
         2 pax with breakfast
         extra pax: P700
         max of 4 pax in a room

    don renatos villas - P3,050
         2 pax with breakfast

picnic area

food
usual to resorts like cme, food is not allowed to be carried inside. there are concessionaires available in the area. cme also has their doña nellia restaurant that offers filipino food at an affordable price.  

activities
swimming - there are lots of water attractions to choose from
kayaking - there is a big pool where you can do kayaking
high diving - try jumping from feet high! and spash yourself in a 14ft deep pool.
surfing/surf lessons - you can also do surfing on their wave pool. surf lessons are available for P1,500.
golfing - cme taytay offers a golf driving range with a maximum distance of 225 yards with a 9-hole putting green, bunkers, and chipping areas.

 

how to get there
i don't know  the exact direction, i mean the names of the street and all. my bestfriend was just telling me where to head or turn. we traverse in ortigas, at the back of megamall. that's all i know. haha! just see this map.

club manila east taytay map

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