June 7 (Midweek Service)
As we continue to invite preachers from other congregations, it is not just to hear what they prepared to preach but also to know them better and to hear about their own congregations. This time, we invited brother Robert Rances to teach to us. He is the preacher of Lingu Church of Christ and also joining me in the work at Palca and Dagupan. He shared the lesson "What does God wants for men to do?".
June 9 (Palca)
I visited the family of Rosita Telan at Palca. Her husband just got out of the hospital two days ago because of pneumonia. I encouraged the with the words of God and united in prayer to thank God for the healing of her husband.
June 10 (Dagupan)
I visited Jobelyn Manicad at Dagupan. She is still in battle with cancer right now but slowly getting better. She still cannot attend our services because her body is still weak. We also prayed and study together to stregthen her in this time of trial.
I also visited sister Leona again because she was hospitalized a week ago. Our sister is already in her early 80's and she have a lot of sickness. Just like sister Jobelyn, it is difficult for her to come to our services. It is not just because she doesn't have the strength but also it is very hot in the place we do the worship.
In our bible study here at Tuguegarao, brother Jun Gumiran discussed to us Matthew 28. This is the first time I heard him stand in front. We are encouraging all the male in the congregation to practice standing in the front to teach, lead prayers and song leading especially the teenagers. They are the once who will someday replace us.
In the sermon, I preached to them the lesson "A courageous Man". It is about the courage David had when he fought Goliath. A courage all christians should have in facing all the giant problems we have in our lives. God is in the battle with us, so why should we be scared or give up.
I Palca and Dagupan, I also preached the same lesson. Brother Robert didn't come with me because he was sick and so I did all the preaching.
Brother James Attaban invited me to teach in Alibago. It is in the birthday of brother Jacob and his son. They wanted to have a study on God's word before any celebration. They are putting God first in everything. I shared to them the lesson about "Giving Thanks" and added lessons about the church because I can see a lot of non-christians in the audience.
In our bible study, we invited brother Rogelio Esperanza. He is the preacher at San Luis Church and Santo Tomas Church. He is also helping in the work at Nangalisan Church where our elders, brother Flor and Line are preaching. He shared the lesson "Shocked people on the judgment day".
June 15 (Mungo)
I visited sister Erlinda Manuel at Mungo, Tuao. She haven't been in attendance in our worship for more than a month already. I found out that she was there because she is taking care of her newly born granddaughter. The place is far from Palca and for about 1 hour that I was there, I didn't see any vehicle pass by. She wanted to go to the church but because of the location where she is at, it is very difficult. She told me, she will look for a way to attend the next weeks.
In our bible study, we already finished study the book of Matthew and now, we are on the next book. Brother Andy Aquino, shared to us the "Introduction to the book of Mark".
If the sermon, I was asked to preached again. This time, the lesson I taught is about "Did God really mean that?", showing the events in the bible where God made a command and the people should either follow or now, and the consequences will come if they will not obey.
June 21 (Midweek Service)
Our invited teacher for our bible study is brother Edgar Corpuz. He shared to us a very good lesson about "Focus". The title itself is already telling us what to do. He is the preacher at San Vicente Church and also working in Maguirig Church.
June 23 (Dagupan)
I visited Maricel Castro, Marites Bauit, Angelu Nacorra in Dagupan. I prayed and shared words of God to them. They are all doing fine and are in our worship always.
In our bible study, brother Anthony Panopio discussed to us "Mark 1:1-45".
We also have another guest who is from Quirino province. He is brother Willie Otey Pastor. He came together with his wife. He is a preacher of several congregations in there province. He preached a wonderful lesson about "Is there a hope in the future?".
In our midweek service, we invited brother Jimmy Duque. He is the preacher of 4 congregations in the town of Amulung in Iguig. He shared to us the lesson |5 ways to deepen your relationship with God".
June 29 (Dagupan)
I visited sister Elaine Puselero in Dagupan. She was working in Saudi Arabia and arrived two weeks ago. She is the mother of brother Jhian. After that, I went to the hospital because Jhian was there. He have acute gastritis and was there for two days already. Thankfully, he got out of the hospital Friday afternoon.
July 2 (Sunday Worships)
In our bible study, brother Lance Panopio taught in our bible study. He is one of my student in the teenagers class and I am happy to see him stand in the pulpit for the first time. He did a great job in discussing "Mark 2:1-3:6". We asked him to teach also in our bible study on August 2.
In the sermon, brother Flor preached to us a good lesson about "Think and do better."
In the afternoon, at Palca, I preached the lesson "Doctrine of Salvation through prayer". I discussed to them this lesson showing what the bible says about it, it that is really true.
In Dagupan, brother Robert preached again the lesson on "Colossians 2".
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