Activities from May 1-6, 2012

May 1, we studied about the "Works of the Church" in our preachers bible study. Bro. Larry Guillermo was the one who shared the lesson. The works include evangelism, edification and benevolence. One question we tried to answer is, can we received any help from any government officials? Two answers were shared: some think we can because they give freely and some think we cannot because of some possible feedback that may be received when it comes to elections. But for me, I will strictly follow how a local congregation work that everything that the church needed will be taken from the church treasury and not on other sources like officials or non-christian/sinners.

May 2, I taught in our midweek service on "Psalm 141". Here I entitled the lesson about "Man who will not compromise". We have a great example from David asking God for help, wisdom, good friends, judgment and protection. We can also see those things through our Lord Jesus Christ, who in the form of a man ask the Father same things as David did.

May 4, I preached in the radio program about "Mark 8:36-37". What shall we profit even if we gain the whole world and lost our own soul? or what shall we give in exchange for our life? We can have everything in this life; money, mansion, car, etc. but how about the things needed by our soul? Our fellow Filipinos right now are more likely focusing on material things, only few are seeking the kingdom of God and on that few, not all are faithful. That is the lesson from the topic I shared. Hope that helps everyone.

In the afternoon, we were invited to have a bible study at the house of sister Celia Lim. She also invited her friends and all of them are devoted Catholics. Bro. Robert Rances, Robert Pader, Edgar Corpuz, Jun Gumpad and I lead two songs each before starting the study. We did this because they wanted to learn the songs we sing in the church. Bro. Jimmy Battung who is also with us led the opening prayer and shared an encouraging short message about "2 Kinds of Salvation". We have salvation from our physical health and also spiritually. After him, bro. Rody taught about "Jesus said: Learn of Me". He shared about the things why we need to learn from our Savior. After the lesson, it became more interesting because they are asking questions regarding "Who is the true God? is it the Father, Son or Holy Spirit? Of course, in the bible there is only one true God and is composed on the Godhead. Another question raised is: if we pray, to whom do we address our prayer? To the Father and through the Name of Jesus Christ because He is our mediator to the Father.

May 6, in the Lord's day here at Tuguegarao, bro. Jerome taught in our Bible Study and preached in our sermon on the lesson about "Comparing Christians with the Israelites: Part 2". 

At Palca, I preached to them about "Do not compromise:Part 2", it was the lesson I preached the other Sunday but because we used to much time, we all decided that we will continue on this day. After sharing the lesson, I gave to them an introduction regarding the lesson I will be preaching the next Sunday, it is all about "God keeps us away from falling". Hope I can help them again strengthen their faith with the thought of having God as our protector and as He loves us, He will never ever forsake us.