Every Branch

John 15:2; “He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruits,while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.”

Jesus speaks of two categories of branches:

FRUITLESS AND FRUITFUL:

1. The branches that cease to bear fruit are those who no longer have the life in them that comes from enduring faith in and love for Christ. These “BRANCHES” the Father cuts off, He separates them from vital union with Christ. When they stop remaining in Christ, God then judges and rejects them.
2. The branches that bear fruit are those who have life in them because of their enduring faith in and love for Christ. These “BRANCHES” the Father prunes so that they will become more fruitful. That is, He removes from their lives anything that diverts or hinders the vital life-flow of Christ into them.

The fruit is the quality of Christian character that brings Glory to God through life and witness.



Sunday Word by:
Sis. Josie C. Espino
Evangelism - Cluster 4
Church of God Dasmariñas
Cavite Philippines

Sizzling Sisig

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 kilo Pork head
• 1/4 cup grilled liver (diced)
• 2 small onions (minced)
• 2 pieces red pepper (minced)
• 1 head garlic (minced)
• 6 pieces hot chili pepper (minced)
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 cup vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons liquid seasoning
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 cup beef stock

Procedure:

• Grill pork head for to remove hair.
• Boil pork head until tender.
• Take out all the meat and dice.
• In a sauté pan, heat oil and sauté garlic, onion, red pepper, pork meat and liver.
• Season with liquid seasoning, black pepper, and brown sugar.
• Pour in beef stock and cook until meat is tender and starts to oil again.
• Add minced chili pepper last.
• Serve on a sizzling plate.

Sizzling "SISIG"

Sisig is a Kapampangan term which means "to snack on something sour". It usually refers to fruits, often unripe or half-ripe, sometimes dipped in salt and vinegar. It also refers to a method of preparing fish and meat, especially pork, which is marinated in a sour liquid such as lemon juice or vinegar, then seasoned with salt, pepper and other spices.

Sisig as is popularly known today is actually sizzling sisig, a Philippine dish made from parts of pig’s head, liver and usually seasoned with kalamansi and chili peppers.