Update on the works of the Lord: August 2022

July 6 (Midweek service)

We had already started with inviting other preachers from several congregation to come and preach to us on Wednesday. Brother Rogelio was the first to come. He share to us about "David's Friends. We should also look for friends who can help us grow spiritually.

July 7 (Palca)

I went to visit the family Llones. They are a family with different religions. 6 of them are members of the Lord's church. Their are also Methodist, Pentecost and Catholics. I shared to them about the true Church that Jesus' built. They asked many questions and I only use the bible to answer them.

July 8 (Calantac)

We went to visit my Uncle in Calantac. They asked me to come and pray for him because he is very ill and needed dialysis. I also shared to them the words of God to inspire them and believe in the true God. They are all Catholics and I've been preaching to them everytime I go to their town. Sadly, my uncle died July 31 in the hospital.

July 10 (Sunday services)

I continue to teach the teenagers here in Tuguegarao. We studied Luke 7. We are only 9 and sometimes 10 in attendance even though there are other teens in the church. They are the only once who come early. Sad to say that even though we keep telling everyone to come early, many still come late and only attend our worship.

In the Sermon, brother Rody preached on Proverbs 29:1-7.

In the afternoon, at Palca, I asked Henry to preach. He shared about the "Second Coming of Christ". Together with Jhian, we work together. He led the singing while I make additional points of the lesson at the end. They are still young and need to learn more. I continue to work with them so that they will improve. Praying that someday they can also stand on their own and open new congregations.

In Dagupan, I preached to them about "Different seasons of life" in Ecclesiastes 3:1-8.

July 11 (Radio program)

I went to preach in the radio program the lesson on Acts 10, about Cornelius needing to hear what Peter will preach.

July 13 (Midweek service)

Our next guest preacher is brother Robert Rances, the preacher at Lingu Church of Christ and also at Alibago Church. He shared to us "Why do we need to prepare?"

July 14 (Dagupan)

Together with Jhian and Henry, we visited sister Jobelyn Tappa. We have long conversation and also share the words of God to her and her family. Her mother is blind and she is the one taking care of her.

July 16-21 (Hospital)

We've been in the hospital for 6 days because my wife had this kidney stones that make her feel very painful. Several tests are made and that's when they found out she had those. When we were sent home, she still have one remaining stone of her left kidney that's why they gave her two months prescription of medicines. I am the only one who can be with her in the hospital because they won't allow my 15 year old daughter to replace me. I needed to be around always because she feels sudden pain and also they asked me to go and look for her medicines. She feels better now and thank you for all the prayers.

July 24 (Sunday service)

For the teenagers class, we studied Luke 8. We have a booklet that we are studying but it is incomplete that's why I told them that we will study chapter by chapter instead.

In the sermon by brother Rody, he preached on Proverbs 29:15-21"

In the afternoon at Palca, Jhian preached to us about "Do you know God?" Then I followed up with a lesson about "Choosing the right road". I am happy that we have two returning visitors and one unfaithful sister to come back to church.

In Dagupan, Henry shared to us "Second coming of Christ" and I also preached the same lesson to them.

July 25 (Radio Program)

I preached in the radio program about Matthew 23. I shared the whole chapter for about 30 minutes airing time only. It was difficult to shorten it but I hope I did well.

July 27 (Midweek service)

Our invited speaker is brother Jun Antonio, the preacher at Catarauan and Nabialan Church. He shared to us the lesson "3 acts of a Believer"

July 29 (Distribution of Invitation)

Together with Jhian and Henry once again, we went to distribute invitations for our upcoming Gospel Meeting (August 6). I planned to start it early because my wife's next check-up is August 3 and 5. Doctor's clinic are always full and it might take us a whole day just to finish it.

Our guest speakers will be brother Keith Greer and brother Rody Gumpad.

July 30 (Young People Lectureship)

Brother Efren Respicio invited me and brother Jay Gumpad to teach the young people in his congregation at Cadaanan Church. We also brought our children to join them so that they will also be introduce to brethren from other places. We both have problems with our health during that time. Brother Jay have migraine and I have diarrhea, but still, with God's help, we finished our job. Brother Jay preached first and he shared about "Friends". I followed up with the lesson "Why do Christians have problems?". I decided to preached this lesson because for the month of July, 3 suicides are on the news and they are all teenagers.