Activities from May 8-15,2012

May 8, in our Preachers Bible Study, bro. Jun Antonio shared to us a lesson about "Discipline and Self-Control". The main point of the lesson is focusing on the life of a preacher. Parts of the lesson includes "Why is self-discipline necessary?", "What can we expect when we fail to practice self-control?" especially when we are undisciplined in our life that it indulge us to our fleshly and carnal desires and we often become offensive about our sinful lifestyle. That is a good eye opener to all of us because, as a preacher, this is the most important attitude that we need. And as a requirement to a disciplined life, we need to have a definite purpose, be consistent, practice self-control, be humble and have a prayerful life.

May 9, in our midweek service here at Metro Tuguegarao, brother Robert Rances shared to us on "Psalm 142". He discussed about how David endure the trials that came into his life especially when King Saul in pursuing him and wanted to kill him.

May 10, I attended a Gospel Meeting at Lapogan, Gattaran where brother Celso Jacobo and Daniel Pasaraba is preaching. They have a newly built church building, and it is very nice to see the growth of the church there. The attendance is more or less 110 including the children. Brother Joeben the son of brother Celso is the one who stand as emcee in the activity. He is preaching at Tupang, Alcala, which is about 20 minutes drive from Lapogan. 

The first speaker was brother Florendo Respicio. The original schedule to preach first was brother Greg delos Reyes, but unfortunately he cannot come because of health problem and he needs our prayers. So, brother Respicio preached about "The True Religion". Second speaker was brother Jun Macusi who came from Dingras, Ilocos Norte, about 6-7 hours travel. He preached about "The True Church". After preaching, they went back home because he is not also feeling well. The third speaker was brother Jun Gumpad and he preached about "Satan's Plan". Again, he is also a replacement because brother Rody cannot come, also due to health problems. In the afternoon, brother Edgar Licodini shared to us about "Christian Living", and the lesson was a great encouragement to everyone. I lead a song after his preaching. And finally, brother Larry Guillermo as the last speaker, preach about "The truthfulness of the word". He is again a replacement for brother Geronimo Ganela who is at another preaching trip. We extended the invitation and one precious soul went in front to confess his faith. He is from Lal-lo, Cagayan where brother Mario Ramiscal is preaching. He is studying with him for a long time. He came to the Gospel meeting and finally decided to be with Christ in His church.

More images: Gospel Meeting at Lapogan, Gattaran

May 13, in our Lord's day here at Tuguegarao, brother Jerome taught in our bible study about "Commitment to serve" like Joshua who said, he and his household will serve the Lord. In the sermon, brother Rody preached to us about "The Virtuous woman" in Proverbs  31. As a good lesson for the mother's day celebration, that we need to show our love to our mother who is always there taking good care of us especially when we are still young. 

At Palca, I preached to them about "God Keeps Us From Falling" where I showed to them an introduction the last Sunday. God is always there as it is written in Hebrews 13:5 that He will never leave nor forsake us.

May 15, in our preachers bible study, brother Rodolfo Tabisaura who is from Allacapan, Cagayan shared to us a lesson about "The Need of Love". Another good choice of lesson because we all discuss, how we can show our love to those brethren who are in need. Sometimes, we cannot help financially to those in need because we ourselves cannot help our family, but as the saying states, it is better to give than to receive.