Preaching activities from July 13 to August 3, 2016

July 13 (Midweek service at Tuguegarao)

During our midweek service, brother Jay taught in our bible study “1 Corinthians 9”. He talked about the rights of Paul as an apostle and the need for discipline within the Corinthian church.

July 14 (Bauan, Solana)

We were invited by brother Robert Pader to distribute bible tracts in Bangag. We also conducted a bible study in the house of the Labang's. Brother Jerome and brother Denis both preached and I was asked to lead the closing prayer. It was very hot during that time, but with the acceptance of those whom we had given tracts, we didn't feel tired. 

In the afternoon, we went to the invitation of one of the radio listeners in our program. He is Dong Trinidad, who is always sending text messages to brother Joeben asking a lot of questions. So we've decided to visit him and answer personally his questions. 

Dong Trinidad is the one with the white shirt on the right corner

July 15 (Bible Study at Maguirig, Solana)

Together with brother Jerome, we went to Maguirig, Solana because brother Edgar Corpuz and brother Robert Pader invited us for a bible study with the member there. Brother Jerome preached in the study and it is all about “Tumakbo ng may kasiguruhan” or “Running with assurance” in English. The brethren at Maguirig are very happy that we could come and join them because they needed to be edified more. They plan on continuing to do this every Friday to help in the growth on the brethren.

July 17 (Sunday Worship at Tuguegara and Palca)

In our Sunday worship here at Metro Tuguegarao, I taught in our bible study about “Your adversary, the Devil: Who is he?” I shared to them the knowledge we need to have to be prepared against our worst enemy. We need to know of his tactics and his work in order for us to defeat him. In the sermon, brother Jerome preached “Running with assurance” that he quote from 1 Corinthians 9:24-27.

In the afternoon, at Palca, I preached the same lesson about “Your adversary, the Devil: Who is he?”

July 20 (Midweek service at Metro Tuguegarao)

In our bible study, I taught “ 1 Corinthians 10” explaining to them the possibility of apostasy, to appreciate the help of God in times of temptation and the importance of applying the principle of expediency.

July 22 (Aquib, Piat)

Together with the fellow workers of the Lord, we went to distribute bible tracts in Aquib, Piat where brother Denis Yuson is preaching. This is a place where the said “Our Lady of Piat” is being worshipped by catholics and many are devoted to this idol that’s why it is challenging to share the truth to those who are blinded by false teachings. We roam around the place and even went inside the police station to hand out tracts to the policeman and the people inside it. We also went to their market where many are busy, but still they accepted what we are giving them. We held a bible study/answering of question in the house of Mr. Bonifacio Maguigad. He attends the worship at Aquib for many times, but still not a member of the Lord’s church because he have many questions. During our time in his house, he again asked questions about the church of Christ, where it all began, how it started here in the Philippines and many more. Still, he seems confuse because of many knowledge of other religions and one thing more, he is a school teacher before and also a right hand of a priest in Piat. We hope and pray that before it’s to late, he will be converted into the Lord’s church.

We also held a bible study at the house of brother Melchizedek’s Yuson (Son of brother Denis) in-laws. Both his in-laws are Christians but their parents are not, so they wanted us to share to them the gospel. Brother Jerome stand and preached and he shared to them about the church and salvation.

July 23 (Maguirig, Solana)

We should have more schedules on this day but in was cancelled because of some unavoidable circumstances.

We continue to have a thanksgiving in Maguirig where brother Jerome was asked to preached about the subject Thanksgiving. Brother Robert initiated the activity to give thanks to God for giving them their son “Rolando Pader Jr.”

We should also have another thanksgiving at the house of sister Tita but it was moved to Sunday.

July 24 (Sunday worship at Tuguegarao and Palca)

In our service here at Tuguegarao, I again taught in our bible study the first part of my lesson about “David and Bathsheba”. I quoted the lesson on 1 Samuel 11 and 12. The point of the discussion is about what we can learn from the things that happened in the life of David during the time he made a mistake by taking Bathsheba as his wife. In the sermon, brother Jerome preached “Working and cooperating with other christians”. The title speaks for itself, reminding us to work together in unity for the growth of the church.

In the afternoon, I also shared and preached to them the first part of my lesson on “David and Bathsheba”.

July 25 (Centro Iguig)

We were invited by brother Ronald Valdez to help in the thanksgiving at his congregation in Iguig. There are two families who wanted to offer thanksgiving to God for giving them both their children. Brother Denis preached to us about “Thanksgiving”.

July 27 (Midweek service at Tuguegarao)

In our midweek service, brother Jay discussed to us “1 Corinthians 11” about another problem of the Corinthian church regarding the covering on head and the improper use of the Lord’s supper.

July 29 (Maguirig, Solana)

We again went to Maguirig, Solana to have the bible study. This time, brother Efren Respicio preached to us about “Ecclesiastes 12:13-14”. The brethren are again very well edified with the lesson and they wanted us to continue going to them and share God’s word.

July 31 (Sunday Worship at Tuguegarao and Palca)

We are experiencing a signal # 2 typhoon during our worship. Earlier of the day, the rain and wind are already very strong that it is hard to get out of the house. We still push through with the worship here at Tuguegarao. We are only 54 in attendance, about ½ of our average attendance every Sunday. I got a chance to share a little in our bible study. Instead of finishing all the parts of my lesson about “David and Bathsheba”, I only pick one of the divisions and explained to them. It is when Nathan rebuke David of his sin. And in the sermon, brother Jerome preached “Philippians 2:1-18”.

In the afternoon, I should be going to Palca, but I got a phone call from them that the typhoon is getting stronger by the hour and so we decided that they stay in their houses and just pray to God. It is hard for them to go to church because there are no other means of transportation except by walking. And if the wind is blowing hard and also having a heavy rain, they might get an accident on the way.

August 2 (Bangag, Solana)

Brother Jerome and I were invited by brother Robert Pader to preached in the wake of brother Valeriano Pante. I preached the lesson “Greatest facts of life” that we have a short life, death is certain, judgment is sure, eternity is long and preparation is necessary. Brother Valeriano died in the age of 80 and according to brother Robert, he is very faithful brother that even though it is hard for him to walk and go to church, he never misses any services. On Saturday, we will go again there to have the final service before bringing his body to the cemetery.

August 3 (Midweek service at Tuguegarao)

I taught in our bible study “1 Corinthians 12” about the need for the brethren at Corinth to know about spiritual gifts and that we need to have a diversity in the body (Church). We all have different functions in the church and so we need to use our own talent for the benefit of others.