Preaching activities from May 12 to May 26, 2019

May 12 (Sunday worship at Metro Tuguegarao and Palca)

Another opportunity to continue to learn from the words of God and be encouraged by the lessons presented by our fellow workers in Christ here in Tuguegarao. Brother Jerome shared to us in our bible study the lesson “Why my family needs the bible?”. Every family needs God to be the center foundation to make it strong and what better way to do it than by planting His words in the hearts of every member. In the sermon, we continue to study the book of Romans and brother Rody preached Romans 7.

In the afternoon, at Palca, I preached to them “Genesis 24” about the bride of Isaac and how to find a godly partner. We have many young ladies in the congregation at Palca and it is a good lesson for them if they want to locate a suitable partner/husband in the future. Just like the woman that the servant found as a wife of Isaac, a God-fearing woman, that should also what our young locates. Another part of the lesson is by being a faithful servant. We, as Christians, we should be like the servant who follows all the command of his master. Our master is in Heaven, we should all follow His commandments.

May 15 (Midweek service at Tuguegarao)

I am again happy to be sharing/preaching to the brethren here at Tuguegarao. Just like what I preached in Palca, and as part of our continues study in the book of Genesis, I shared to them Genesis 24. There are also many young man and woman in the congregation, but on Wednesdays, it is sad to say that only a few are attending.

May 18 (Wedding at Alibago)

We went to the wedding at Alibago, Enrile where brother Rody is also preaching He solemnized a wedding of our sister Irene. Her husband, Albert, is not a Christian and we are praying that with the help of sister Irene, he will also become Christian someday. I was asked to lead in the prayer for the newly wed couple.

May 19 (Sunday worship at Tuguegarao and Palca)

In our bible study, brother Jerome shared to us a lesson about “Disadvantages of being a Christian”. The title of the lesson sounds negative but on the outline, he continues to asked us if we can see any disadvantages wherein we haven’t seen anything. That’s the truth, there is really no disadvantage of being a Christian because all spiritual blessings are given by God. In the sermon, brother Rody preached to us “Romans 8”. They both did a good job preaching the lessons.

In the afternoon, at Palca, I preached to them “What do we need to know?”. The school year for public schools here in the Philippines will be starting this June and by similarities, we go to school to learn, and in the church, we also attend to continue to know what God wants us to learn.

May 22 (Midweek service at Tuguegarao)

We didn’t have our regular study on the book of Genesis because we have visitors coming from Pangasinan. They are the parents and siblings of brother Jerome. They are all non-Christians and so brother Rody decided that we will study on doctrinal lessons and he preached “What we should do before Jesus returns?”. Please pray for them and that like others, they will someday obey the truth and hopefully it will not be late.

May 25 (Gospel Meeting and Thanksgiving at Liwan, Rizal)

We were invited to the gospel meeting at Liwan church where brother Virgilio Bocarile is preaching. During his opening remarks, we are told that it should still be in August, but because brother Loonie Armada asked if they can moved to this date, the congregation agreed. His family also wanted to thank God for the blessings they received. He was promoted as Chief Sergeant in the army. His story of conversion I very interesting because for many years of his wife inviting him to the church, he never attended. They have bible studies in their house and he is also there listening. But one day, he went to brother Virgilio and decided that he wanted to be baptized. Only brother Virgil and his wife witnessed his baptism because of his surprised decision. Even his wife didn’t witness his  baptism because she was in school as a teacher. We are very happy for him.

The speakers for the gospel meeting and their lessons are outlined below.:

Morning session:

Joeben Jacobo - Walk with fear in the Lord

Rody Gumpad - What the Lord’s will is?

Afternoon session:

Jerome Forelo - why I thank God?

Rody Gumpad - A man that his blood is upon his head. 2 Samuel 1:1-16

May 26 (Sunday worship at Tuguegarao and Palca)

Another great day to serve our wonderful God and we are very happy to celebrate with brother Rody on his 61^st birthday. Brotehr Jerome preached “Why I thank God?” and what a better way to celebrate a birthday to first thank God for ALL the blessings He is giving. In the sermon, brother Rody preached Romans 9. Please continue to pray for brother Rody’s health because we needed all his efforts here in our region as we continue to work with him in spreading the words of God and reaching the lost. He is a great help for all of us here and especially for us, young preachers to learn from him.

In the afternoon, at Palca, I preached to them about “Convenient faith”. The lesson focuses on people wanting to follow a religion that is most convenient for them. They do not care whether it is following the words of God or not. They want what is more pleasing for them and not condemning their sins. We have a visitor who is a Pentecostal member.

After the worship, we went to the house of sister Jing Doran and had a thanksgiving for the birthday of her son Zaiden. He is now 4 years old and they wanted to have a thanksgiving in their house and to join together in prayer to thank God for all the blessings they received. Not only for the birthday but also for the good health of their 7 month old baby.