Activities from February 1-5,2012

February 1, we had a great midweek service to continue in studying the book of Psalm. We are on the 131st chapter already and brother Jun Gumpad shared the thoughts on that Psalm. He entitled it "Three essentials of life that glorifies God". Wherein he included "True Honesty: accepting what we are", "True Humility: accepting God's will" and "True Hope: anticipating God's providence".

February 2, I preached in the radio program about "Believers who will not go to heaven" that includes the devil, those who hold the traditions of man, those faith only believers, lukewarm Christians, and believers of truth but never obedient to the word.

February 3, together with 25 fellow preachers(Mark Daquioag, Jerome Forelo, Robert Rances, Jun Antonio, Jimmy Duque, Mario Garma, Jerry Soliva, Robert Pader, Jay Gumpad, Jun Gumpad, Rogelio Esperanza, David Malupeng, Cornelio Abig, Gerald Ganela, Andy Dappas, Sagmayao Arfiab, Alex Ginilva, Edwin Soriano, Manny Pader, Jason Tanguilan, Ronald Valdez, Boni Morales, July Aguinaldo, Edgar Licodini, and Louie Mangulab), we went to a preaching trip for two days that includes going to Pacac and Cataratan in Allacapan and Quirino, Luna. We left Tuguegarao around seven in the morning and arrived in our first destination at Pacac, Allacapan around ten already. When we arrived some more preachers are there to join us(Sherwin Miranda, Jun Miranda, Joeben Jacobo, Johnson Ramil, Larry Guillermo, Mario Ramiscal, Daniel Pasaraba and Rodolfo Tabisaura). The local preached at Pacac, Allacapan is brother Jesus "Denis" Adolfo. 

We are glad to see him again because it is almost half a year that we haven't seen nor heard about him. He arranged the Bible Study in a open stadium of the village.Sad to say that many of the brethren there are not around because according to brother Jesus, they are in another town trying to work in the field just to have something for their needs. The preachers who came are around 33, but besides us there were only 5 of them including their preacher. The other four are officials of that village who are willing to listen to the word of God. We started with singing spiritual songs than a prayer. It continues with brother Jerome sharing some encouraging words from the bible. He started by sharing to them on "1 Cor. 15:58". The second speaker was brother Robert Pader that preached another good lesson about "Who cares for my soul?". Third and last speaker was bro. Larry Guillermo who shared to us on "Our need for God".

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After the studies in Pacac, we went to Cataratan, Allacapan which took us 30 minutes drive going to the area. This is the place where brother Marion Ramiscal is preaching. It is good to see that when we arrived, many of the brethren are still coming walking coming down from the mountain just to attend the studies. The place where we stayed is not the place where they worship, they just planned to be there so that it can accommodate all of us, in short, they prepared and prayed for this great event.

We started by singing spiritual songs that lifted up our hearts to the Lord. The first speaker was bro. Jun Gumpad that preached to us about "Preaching the Gospel", then followed by brother Gerald Ganela where he preached about "John 3:16:The love of God" and finally brother Edgar Licodini who preached about "What is a man?" according to Psalm 8:4. After the lessons discussed, we all sung an invitation song and we are very happy to see four willing souls to follow the footsteps of Christ. 

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After the studies at Cataratan, we travel going to Ballesteros, Cagayan wherein we stayed in the house of brother Sherwin and Jun Miranda(brothers who are faithful preachers in this area). They are just near the seashore so together with the other preachers we all went to the sea and watch the beautiful scenery which reminds us of God's wonderful creation.

February 4, we went to Quirino, Luna, Apayao for a Gospel Meeting. This is the place where brother Sherwin Miranda is preaching. It is good to see the brethren again there; good attendance and growing faith of all. We are late in arriving but it is good to see the patience of all of them and patiently waited for us for about an hour.

We started again the activity by singing and praying. The first speaker was brother Jerome Forelo wherein he shared to us about "Devices Satan use to destroy Christians", that he sowed seed of destruction within us and after doing that he will leave the damage behind. The second speaker was brother Jay Gumpad who shared to us on Psalm 130. the third was brother Gerald Ganela wherein he preached about "Galatians 6:7-9". The Fourth was brother Edgar Licodini that shared an inspiring lesson about "Setting  thine house in order" that includes everything in our lives to be right with God. And last was brother Robert Rances who shared about "Preparing your things" that includes preparing ourselves for the coming judgment of Christ.

After the lessons discussed, we extended the invitation and two man went in front to confess their faith. The old man was a father of a pentecostal preacher according to brother Sherwin but he followed not his son but the Lord that will give the blessings and reward for those who are willing to risk everything to serve Him.

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February 5, in our service here at Metro Tuguegarao, we studied about Running from God that brother Jun shared to us. Jonah run away from his duty that God gave him so we are, we have our duties to follow as God commanded us. We cannot outrun God, He will still be followed whatever we do. In the sermon, brother Rody shared to us about "To Whom the Gospel be preached?" that includes the sinners, religious people, christians, lukewarm brethren, and the backsliders.

In the afternoon, I preached in Palca about "Time to tear and a time to sew" that can be read in Ecclesiastes 3:7. Some tear up the word of God but like Ezra we need to tear up the robes of our heart from sinful things.  We need to sew also together our friendship and brotherhood and be together in the battle to fight for the works of the devil.

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