Preaching activities from July 24 - August 12, 2018

July 24 (Thanksgiving at Maguirig, Solana)

We were invited in the thanksgiving of two families at Maguirig where they wanted ask to join them as they give thanks to God for blessing them with their kids. Brother Robert Pader, Jerry Soliva and Edgar Corpuz help in the singing while I was asked to lead the prayer. Brother Jerome then preached about “Let us give thanks”.

July 25 (Thanksgiving at Santiago, Iguig and Midweek service at Tuguegarao)

In the morning, we went to Santiago, Iguig for another thanksgiving service but this time, it is not for the babies but the family wanted to share the blessings they got from God by thanking Him of the new house they have. We have a study of God’s word where we needed to thank Him for everything that led by brother Jerome and together with other fellow preachers, we help together in leading spiritual songs and prayers.

In the evening, at Tuguegarao, Brother Jay shared to us a lesson on 1 John 1 including the introduction of the book.

July 26 (Tracts distribution and bible studies at Virginia, Minanga and Aquib)

Together with other preachers from Tuguegarao, Solana, Amulung and Gattaran, we all joined together to help brother Denis Yuson in the work at Piat. We went to three different villages to to distribute bible tracts and also have bible studies in every village. The first one was in Virginia where brother Jerome preached, second was in Minanga where we have a bible study with an old friend and lastly at Aquib where brother Joeben led the preaching in the house of brother Dennis’ daughter-in-law.

July 27 (Alibago, Enrile)

Early morning when brother Rody invited me to join to deliver the things they needed in the repair of the chapel at Alibago. They are fixing the ceiling of the chapel and to plant in the surrounding area of the chapel.

July 28 (Gospel Meeting at Cabuluan, Ballesteros)

We traveled early at around 6 a.m. to go to Ballesteros. It was not my first time to go to this area but the first time I visit the congregation. Brother Jun Miranda is the one preaching in this congregation and he is doing a great job.

The speakers where:

1.     Bro. Robinson Pulveras (Does anyone have the right to his own belief?)

2.     Bro. Jerome Forelo (Measure of a strong church)

3.     Bro. Rody Gumpad (Stairway to heaven)

After the lesson preached, we extended the invitation and 3 precious souls came in front to confess their faith. We baptized them in the near beach.

July 29 (Sunday service at Tuguegarao and Palca)

In our bible study here at Tuguegarao, brother Rody taught on the 4^th chapter of the booklet we are studying and it is about “Prophecy”. In the sermon,brother Jerome preached about “The living and powerful word”.

In the afternoon, at Palca, I preached to them about “Things you won’t have to do in hell”. The idea is that, to share to them a lesson that many people are doing in the world but leads them to a path going to hell.

August 1 (Midweek service at Tuguegarao)

I shared to the brethren the second chapter of 1^st John, about our mediator who is Jesus Christ.

August 3 (Gospel Meeting at Cadaanan, Solana)

This should be the start of the preaching trip of brother Steve Lee with us here in the Philippines but his flight was cancelled for so many times that he decided not to continue to come and will just adjust to April or May next year.

We still continued with all the schedules but with some replacement of speakers. In Cadaanan, brother Edgar Licodini took the place of brother Steve Lee and he preached about “Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ” and brother Rody preached “Why we must abide in the church of Christ?”. We extended the invitation and we are happy that two precious souls confessed their faith.

August 4 (Gospel Meeting at Liwan, Rizal)

The continuation of the preaching trip for the second day. I was asked by brother Virgilio Bocarile to speak first. I preached to them about “As the days of Noah”. And brother Rody preached also about “Four things we needed to do while waiting for Christ”. It was in our language but I translated in once again in this report for you to understand. After the lesson, invitation was sung and 5 precious souls came in front to confess their faith. We baptized them in the near dam.

August 5 (Sunday services at Tuguegarao and Palca)

In our service at Tuguegarao, brother Rody shared about the “geneology of Jesus” in both our bible study and sermon.

In the afternoon, at Palca, I preached to them about “Crippled by a fall” a lesson where David search for Mephiboseth to help him. It is a paralled thing that happened when our Lord Jesus came to seek and save the lost.

August 6 (Gospel Meeting at Illuru, Rizal and Lingu, Solana)

Illuru, where brother Jayson Tanguilan and Mario Garma are locally preaching. I am once again asked to preached. I also shared to them the same lesson “Crippled by a fall” and I got words from the brethren that it was their first time to hear about the name “Mephiboseth” and the lesson behind it. Second speaker was brother Rody and he preached about “Why few will not be saved?”. Invitation was again sung and two precious souls confessed their faith. We baptized them in the near river.

In the afternoon, we traveled going to Lingu, Solana for another Gospel Meeting. Brother Robert Rances is their local preacher. I was asked to lead the prayer while the other preachers to lead the singing. Brother Rody preached about ““Four things we needed to do while waiting for Christ”. No conversion in this meeting.

August 7 (Gospel Meetings at Lapogan, Gattaran; Dugayong, Amulung and Ajat, Iguig)

In the first location, brother Joeben Jacobo asked me to preach about “Tattoo”. Then followed by brother Rody who preached about “Thy blood be upon thy head; for thy mouth hath testified against thee”. It was again in our language when he preached it. Invitation was extended, and one precious soul confessed her faith. We baptized them at the back of the chapel where their baptistery is located.

After a little rest, we went immediately to Dugayong where brother Jimmy Duque is preaching. Only brother Rody was the speaker because of limited time. He preached about “The men who attended the wedding but is not prepared”. Invitation was extended and two precious souls confessed their faith.

Finally, the last destination is in Ajat, Iguig. Brother Rody preached about “God hath spoken”. Three precious souls confessed their faith. And because the two brethren from Dugayong came to join us in Iguig we baptized the five of them in a near resort pool.

August 8 (Gospel Meeting in Villa Salud, Solana and Bangag, Solana)

In the activity in Villa Salud where brother Rolando Agpoon is preaching, many of the brethren came in just in time even though they have many works. Brother Virgilio Bocarile was the first speaker and he preached about “Lord, increase our faith”. Then finally, brother Rody preached also about “Thy blood be upon thy head; for thy mouth hath testified against thee”. Invitation was also sung and two precious soul confessed their faith. We brought them to the next preaching destination to continue to hear the preachings.

The next place is in Bangag, Solana where brother Robert Pader is preaching. Brother Jay Gumpad was the first speaker and he preached about “Worship”. Then brother Rody preached “Why is Naaman’s leprosy transferred to Giezi?”. Invitation was again sung, and one old man came to confessed their faith. And because there is no near river nor baptistery, we brought them here in Tuguegarao. We baptized the two who confessed at Villa Salud and the one in Bangag.

In the evening, brother Jay shared in our midweek service here at Tuguegaro 1 John 3:1-3.

August 9 (Gospel Meeting at Lacnog, Tabuk)

Together with brother Rody, we went to Tabuk to be with their Gospel Meeting. It is the place where brother Jomel Malnad and Marcos Allib are preaching. Brother Rody preached about “Learn of Me”. Invitation was extended and 3 came in front to confess their faith. We baptized them in the near pond.

August 12 (Sunday service at Tuguegarao and Palca)

In our bible study here at Tuguegarao, brother Rody continued with our lesson on the 5^th chapter of the book outline and in the sermon, he preached also about “Why is Naaman’s leprosy transferred to Giezi?”.

In the afternoon, at Palca, I preached to them about “Closer than a brother”. An example of a good and true friends that David had during the time he was very down in his life.