Preaching activities from May 25 to June 12

May 25 (Midweek service at Metro Tuguegarao)

I taught in our bible study the “2^nd chapter of the book of 1^st Corinthians”. It explains the right way to preach the Word of God like the manner of preaching the Apostle Paul did and also shows the true wisdom the only comes from God.

May 28 (Meeting with the men in the church – Tuguegarao)

We had our meeting with the men in the church. We are only 10 in attendance but we had a wonderful plan that could make the congregation grow. We planned that we will ask all the brethren to make a list of their friends/relatives/neighbors whom they want us to visit and share the gospel. We want to spread the word of God even in the deepest place of Tuguegarao. In the meeting, we also wanted to have visitations to the brethren who are being unfaithful or seldom comes to church and also to the sick and needy brethren. We will start to do this by this June and with the Lord’s help, we will restore our brethren, strengthen the church and save more lost souls.

May 29 (Lord’s Day service at Tuguegarao)

In our bible study, I discussed “The Grasshopper Complex”. The attitude and of 10 spies that Moses sent to Canaan who are fearful and untrusting to God. Some Christians have the same attitude that’s why this makes them lose their faith to God and return to their worldly desires. In the sermon, brother Jerome preached “According to the scriptures” wherein he explained why Jesus came, why we need to obey him and what He will do for us.

After the service, we extended the invitation and we are happy that three of our guest came in front to confess their faith. I personally immersed them in water and with the help of the other brethren, we prayed all together and read them the scriptures as their guide in their new life with Christ.

This is our photo with my son after baptism. He is trying to imitate me.

In the afternoon, at Palca, I preached the same lesson to them “The Grasshopper Complex”. My wife continues to teach in the children’s class both here in Palca and in Tuguegarao.

June 1 (Midweek service at Metro Tuguegarao)

Brother Jay taught in our bible study the “3^rd chapter of the book of 1^st Corinthians”. He divided it in to three part: The workers of God, house of God and Temple of God.

June 2 (Our travel to Manila)

We started our trip going to Manila at around 6:00 p.m. through bus. The trip was very long as it should only be about 8 to 9 hours but because of the may road repairs, we reach Manila, particularly in Pasay at around 9:00 a.m. that is about 15 hours of travel.

June 3-4(Preparation for preaching in Sunday)

We made all the necessary preparations for our Sunday worship at Pasay church. Brother Sammy and Ranjet put a tent on top of the building because when it rains, the water is going inside the worship place. Sammy also asked me if I can preach three times on Sunday which I accepted with joy because it’s been almost a year since I stand to preach in this congregation and I am excited seeing every one of them.

June 5 (Lord’s Day service at Pasay Church)

We started singing early even though we are only 6 in attendance so far. But while we are singing, the brethren are coming one by one. In the bible study I shared to them, the story of the Good Samaritan, in particular, on being a good neighbor. The lesson is entitled “Which of these three do you think is the neighbor?” just like what Jesus asked the lawyer after sharing the story to him.

In the sermon, I preached to them about the “Grasshopper Complex”.

In the afternoon, I preached the last lesson with different audience, about “Ingredients to a guaranteed failure”. After the services, my wife and I approach every member and have a few time of conversation with them about their life in Manila (Because many of them are from the provinces) and also about their relationship with God.

June 7(Trip back to Tuguegarao)

It is only on Tuesday that we got a bus for our trip back because our main concern is our fare which we cannot provide. Instead of waiting for any help, I ask brother Ryan to lend me some money and promised to pay him back. I received help when we arrived and so as I promised, I paid him back.

This time, our trip from Manila to Tuguegarao was extended to 17 hours.

June 8(Midweek service at Tuguegarao)

We arrived here in Tuguegarao 2:20 p.m. and because I was scheduled to teach in our midweek service, I have no time to rest but to prepare the lesson.

In the evening, I taught in our bible study “1 Corinthians 4”. A study on Paul’s letter on how to regard preachers/ministers, how to regard ourselves, and how to regard God’s rebuke.

June 10 (visitation of the sick)

I received a text message from the brethren at Palca that the daughter of brother Enzo Simangan had already undergone a surgery on her cyst in the throat. I visited them in CVMC hospital and offered a short prayer for the immediate recovery of Charisse. She is one of the children in my wife’s class at Palca.

June 12(Lord’s day at Tuguegarao)

In our bible study, I discussed to them about the “Three Trees” in the bible and these are “The tree of knowledge of good and evil, tree of life and the cross of Christ”. In the sermon, brother Jerome preached “Shining as lights in the world”.

In the afternoon, at Palca, I also preached the same lesson to them “Three Trees”. I got news that one of our sister (Sister Anne) was involve in a car accident on their way going for vacation in Sta. Ana, Cagayan. We thank God that she only got small wounds, but her cousin and aunt got broken ribs (both are non-christians). We prayed for all of them that God will help them.