Preaching activities from July 7 - August 6

July 7 (Sunday Worship)

For our bible study here in Tuguegarao, one of our elders taught to us. Brother Flor shared Mark 3:7-3:19.

In the sermon, I was asked to preached again. I shared the lesson "Can one be saved through prayer?". Many of the denominations believe this doctrine and some of them are even asking questions on our tv program here in Tuguegarao.

In the afternoon, at Palca, brother Robert preached "Do you want to be saved?". I did all the other works to complete our worship.

In Dagupan, I also preached to them the same lesson about "Can one be saved through prayers?". 

brother Robert Leading our closing song

July 10 (Dagupan)

I needed to do the visitation earlier because we will have a trip to Pagudpud on July 13-15. I visited brother Prederito and sister Denicia Castro. Sometimes, only one of them attends worship because the other one goes to work. They are are family who only gets $12 from their work a day and if one of them will not work, it will just be $6. They have two kids and one of them already goes to school. I understand their situation but I still reminded them of the words of God regarding trusting Him in all aspects of our lives because He is the only one who can make the impossible to possible to anyone.

July 11 (Palca)

I went to visit sister Diday Quines because she is sick again. She had a highblood pressure the last Sunday that's why she is not with us in the worship. Thankfully, God healed her quickly. She is already 65 years old but still wanted to work in the field to sustain their living.

July 12 (Midweek service)

For our bible study, we invited brother Manny Pader. The elders made me in charge of inviting preachers every Wednesday until brother Rody comes back to the Philippines. Brother Manny preached about  "Five Truths that many do not want to think about".

July 16

In our bible study, the scheduled teacher should be brother Zach Bangi but because she was not around during the time of our study, I took over, we continued with the book of Mark and we are in chapter 3:20-35. Brother Zach arrived during the sermon. And so I just him about this after worship because the elders left early. He said he is still not ready to stand in front. He is just a teenager and I understand that. The next Sunday, I announced that, if those on schedule cannot do the teaching, they can just message me earlier so that I can prepare also. 

In the sermon, brother Flor Costantino preached about "Answering religious errors". He showed several doctrines by the denominations and we studied every answer that we should give to them.

In Palca, I asked brother Henry Tabangcura to preach. He shared the lesson "Prepare Yourself". He is one of the two young man I am training to become a preacher. The other one is Jhian Puselero and they are both from Dagupan. Brother Robert Rances is also inviting them already in his congregation at Lingu to preach once every month. I wanted them to train more as long as I am here to guide them. With the Lord's help, I want them to continue preaching even if they are still studying until they get a job. 

In Dagupan, I preached to them the lesson "Go a second mile". We should always extend the work while we are still here on earth especially when it comes to the gospel preaching.

July 18 (Dagupan)

I went to visit sister Jesusa and her granddaughter Angel Simangan. I haven't seen them for a while in our services so I thought of having a quick visit to them. Thankfully, they are at home. Just like the others, sister Jesusa needs to go to work on the field while Angel is left at home taking care of her younger sister. I shared to them the words of God and thankfully, the next Sunday, both of them are already in the worship including the younger one.

July 19 (Midweek Service)

Our next invited preacher is brother Jun Antonio. He is the local preacher of Catarauan Church and Nabialan Church. Nabialan is a congregation that stopped for a long time because the preacher left them and now brother Jun revived it. They now have a beautiful place of worship unlike before that they are only in a tent. He shared in our bible study the lesson "What is our best goal in our life?".

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July 20 (Bible Study)

Together with brother Jerome Forelo and brother Dennis Yuson, we were invited by brother Gerald Tango to have a bible study in their house. The reason is, they wanted to give thanks to God for giving him the ability and knowledge to finished his schooling. He graduated as cumlaude and wanted to give back to God. Many of his neighbors and family are with us. Brother Dennis led our singing, and me in the prayer. Brother Jerome was the one who shared a message from the bible.

July 24 (Sunday Worships)

In our bible study here in Tuguegarao, brother Paul John Panopio shared to us Mark 4:1-34. This is his second time teaching in our bible study. He is a tricyle driver (I will attached a picture here but it is not him). We will continue to help the men in the congregation stand in front by guiding them not just when they study but also when they are already speaking in front to boost them.

In the sermon, I also preached the same lesson about "Go a second mile". Our attendance went below 100 because many are again sick and some went for vacation.

In the afternoon, at Palca, I also preached the same lesson. There are a few of our brethren who worked in other town came back for a week vacation and so they made a point that they will be worshipping with us before going back.

In Dagupan, brother Robert Rances preached about "Do you want to be saved?"

July 26 (Midweek service)

We invited brother Boni Morales, who is a preacher at Bangan Church together with brother Robert Pader. He shared to us the lesson on "Ecc 1:2-3 cycle of life". We have been hit by a typhoon Tuesday until Wednesday and so our attendance during the midweek service is only 11.

July 26-29 hospital

Just after our midweek service, our youngest daughter who is sick since Sunday cannot in take any food and keeps vomiting and so we decided to bring her to the hospital. Her fever even peak at 39.9 degrees Celsius and also have the asthma. Thankfully, with all of God's help, she is now feeling better. We just noticed changes in her attitude. Since having the blood test, she is already afraid of anyone whom she doesn't know. It seems she got a trauma with what happened. We brought her to school for her assessment in kinder, but when she sees the teacher, she  ran away. Until now, August 9, she still didn't finished the assessment. Everytime we bring her to school, that's what happens. Please continue to pray for her.

July 30 (Sunday Worships)

In our bible study here at Tuguegarao, brother Jun Guimiram started the lesson on Mark 4:35-5:43. He came late because they encounter a flat tire on their way to church.

In the sermon, we invited brother Dennis Yuson. He is the preacher at Wagud Church and Aquib Church. He preached the lesson "How to live a faithfully as servant of Christ?". He did a great job in edifying us.

In Palca, I asked brother Jhian to preached to us. He shared the lesson about "Humility".

In Dagupan, I preached the lesson "How Christians can be like a watch?". I still feel very tired from all the things we did in the hospital but I didn't feel anything during the time I am preaching. It seems like my vitamin is the word of God.

July 31 (Palca)

I scheduled a visitation earlier of the week again because we will be traveling to Ilocos region on Thursday-Saturday. I went to visit sister Noemi Belen. I didn't found her in their house but they told me he is in the town hall. I went to look for her and as soon as I arrived, I saw her preparing to go out to work outside. She is a street sweeper and they are the once cleaning the surroundings in the town hall. I really intended to look for her because I haven't seen her for a long time in our worships. Her reason is that, they wouldn't allow them to take a leave even on Sundays. I gladly encourage her using God's word and prayed. The next Sunday, he is already with us. He took an absent at work.

August 1 (Dagupan)

I went to visit brother Vedasto and sister Alma Castro. They are just new in the church. They have been members of a pentecostal group before. They have knowledge of the bible because of their previous religion and so we had a question and answer about it, especially about tithes and the holy spirit.

August 2 (Midweek service)

In our bible study, we have brother Lance Panopio as our teacher. I am the one who push to have him teach. He is one of my students in the teenagers class, but we stopped for the meantime since brother Rody went to the US because they wanted me to be guiding in the bible studies since I am the only preacher left. The outline that brother Lance used is from me and I told him to study and teach that. He did a great job for a first timer. Maybe one of this days, if he is free, I will also bring him to Palca and Dagupan, Lord willing.

August 6 (Sunday Worships)

In our bible study here in Tuguegarao, brother Jun Gumuiran continued with the lesson on Mark 6:1-13.

In the sermon, I preached to them about "Excuses". I have shared the most common excuses of people that they might say when Jesus comes back like "I didn't know that". No one is excuse from not knowing the gospel. Everyone is commanded to search the scripture whether you are from the caves, mountains or from remote areas. We will all appear on the judgment seat of Christ.

In Palca, I told brother Robert that I will take care of the preaching for both Palca and Dagupan. And so for this day, I preached in 3 different congregations. I also preached the same lesson at Palca and Dagupan to make it easier for me. 

After the worship at Dagupan, we went to have a service also at the wake of brother Recto Castro. He had a coma last Tuesday because of high blood pressure and died Wednesday morning. He died in Manila that's why they need to travel him to Dagupan Friday night. We are expecting the body to be there already, unluckily, the vehicle they used got problem. Many people are already gathered in their place and so we still continued with the service, Brother Robert Rances was the one who preached and I did the prayer. 

Preaching activities from June 7-July 2, 2023

 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.

 June 11 (Sunday Worships)

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. 

 June 12 (Bible Study)

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.

 June 14 (Midweek Service)

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.

 June 18 (Sunday Worships)

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.

In Palca, I asked Jhian to preach. He shared the lesson about "Running with God". I am asking him and Henry to preach, lead prayers and singing even just once a month (preaching). They are still studying but I wanted them to train harder to work in the Lord's vineyard.

In Dagupan, brother Robert preached to us about "Salvation". After the sermon, invitation was extended and one precious soul came in front to confess his faith. He is brother Freddy Castro. He's been attending our services for almost 2 months already and we are very happy to see him obey the gospel. We brought him to the baptistery at Palca and immersed him there.

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.

 June 25 (Sunday Worships)

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 Palca, brother Robert preached on "Colossians 2:1-23" wherein he discussed about the life of a Christian with God.

In Dagupan, I also preached the same lesson I taught in Tuguegarao the previous week entitled "Did God really mean that?"

 June 28 (Midweek Service)

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".

Preaching Activities from May 7- June 4, 2023

May 7 (Sunday Worships)

In our bible study here at Metro Tuguegrao, one of our elders, brother Lino Darauay shared to us the lesson on "Matthew 26:1-46".

In the sermon, I preached to them the lesson about "Giving Thanks". Brother Rody is already in the US that's why the elders decided that I will take his place in all the activities and the elders will also help me.  

In the afternoon at Palca, I preached to them "Lessons we can learn from cellphone uses". I showed to them things on how the cellphone is used and gave to them how we can adopt those same things in our Christian lives.  

In Dagupan, brother Robert Rances preached to us on "2 John 9-11". We needed to end the study in the middle of it because it rained again heavily that we cannot hear anything. We are still worshiping in the house of brother Enzo because our chapel still needs a lot of materials to finished. Right now, we do not have any funds anymore.  

May 10 (Midweek Service)

The elders decided that we will invite again preachers from other congregations to come and teach in our bible studies. They gave me the obligation to contact anyone I know who can come. They decided that we will do that so that I can also focus on some other things that we needed in the church. This time we invited brother Dennis Yuson, the preacher at Aquib Church. He shared to us the lesson "The battle belongs to the Lord". They also have a problem right now in the place where they worship. The owner of the building wants to remove them and so they are trying to find a new place to worship.

May 12 (Palca and Dagupan)

I went alone to find some brethren who are at their houses. Unluckily, I haven't found any brethren in Dagupan. Some are at school and others are at work. In Palca, I found sister Nicole and her family, sister Krizel and sister Princess Alicaycay in their homes. I shared to them biblical examples and prayed with their families. In the family of sister Nicole, three of them are Christians, in the family of sister Krizel, three of them are Christians but on of her sibling, sister Kenneth is in Cavite working as a teacher while her mother became unfaithful since her husband became a village officer. I didn't saw her when I was there. For sister Princess, she is the only Christian in their family. She was invited by sister Jayzel before, her friend, and was baptized into Christ. Until now, she is very faithful. She is only 16 years old. 

May 14 (Sunday Worships)

In our bible study here at Tuguegarao, brother Lino continued to teach the lesson on "Matthew 26:47-55".

In the sermon, brother Flor told me that he wanted to preach. He is one of our elders. I have already prepared a lesson and came very early in church to set-up my presentation but he came and told me this. I am happy and fine with it because they are now volunteering to preach. Unlike before, when brother Rody is not here, I am the only one preaching. And so he preached the lesson about "What is the Church of Christ?".

In the afternoon, at Palca, brother Robert preached to us the lesson about "Doctrines of God,Man and Devil". I did all the other things for the worship.

In Dagupan, I also preached to them the lesson "Lessons we can learn from cellphone uses". Thankfully, it didn't rain and I finished to preach the lesson completely. 

May 17 (Midweek service)

Our invited preacher this time is brother Efren Respicio. He is the local preacher at Cadaan church. He shared to us the lesson "Worthy". The lesson is asking us the question if we are worthy of all the blessings of God, worthy of being cleanse from our sin and worthy of heaven.

May 19-20

Not only May 19, but almost one week that illness hits our family that's why I never got a chance to visit the brethren and do some work in the church.

May 21 (Sunday Worship)

In our bible study, brother Lino discussed to us Mathew 26:56-75.

In the sermon, I also preached to them the lesson "What does cellphone uses teach us?". I only change the title, but it is the same lesson as the one I preached in Palca and Dagupan. I am still very weak when I stand to preach. I am the one scheduled and so I did what they asked me to do. 

In Palca, I asked brother Jhian to preach in my behalf. I am very tired already because of my illness (Fever and flu). I still went to Palca and Dagupan to do my work. He preached about the "Needs of the glorious church". 

In  Dagupan, brother Robert preached to us "Let us not grow weary in doing good". 

May 22 (Wedding)

We attended the wedding of sister Angelu and got a chance to teach also about Marriage. Brother Edgar Licodini was the one who preach and most of the audience are non-Christians. It is a great chance to introduce to them the words of God especially the Church of Christ.

May 24 (Midweek Service)

Our next invited preacher is brother James Attaban. He is now the preacher at Alibago Church together with brother Jay Gumpad since brother Rody left the congregation. They are also both working in Minagbag Church. He shared to us the lesson about "When the Christians are glad".

May 25 (Dagupan)

I should be visiting the two congregations at Tuao but when I went to Dagupan, I first tried to look for our brethren, but again, they are in school and at work. My chance, I asked a man if he knows where a certain brother is. The brother I am looking is not also in their home and so we have a conversation about what is my purpose of looking for him. I told him that I am their preacher and wants to visit them. When he heard that I am a preacher of the Church of Christ, he became interested and so I got a chance to preached to him. He is Mr. Fred Castro (I am not sure if his first name if correct). I invited him in our services, and to this day that I am writing this report, he never have any absences in our worship. I am praying that one of this days, he will already obey the gospel. 

May 28 (Sunday Worship)

In our bible study, brother Flor discussed to us "Matthew 27:1-26".

In the sermon, we have an invited preacher. The elders decided that during this time that brother Rody is not here, we will also invite preacher to join us every last Sunday of the month. We invited brother Reymund Welba, a preacher from Tumauini. He came with his whole family. He preached to us a good lesson about "Freedom from sin"

In Palca, we already have in the news that a typhoon is coming in our area at around 3-5pm and so we needed to use our time wisely to prepare also for this typhoon.  We started early in our worship. Brother Robert preached the lesson "Walk worthy".

In Dagupan, where it is already 2:30 when we started. Those who are around the area that are non-Christians have already prepared for the typhoon while the brethren are with us in worship. I preached to them the lesson "Unless your righteousness exceeds the Pharisees". When we finished the worship, the wind is starting to blow hard, but eventually, stop after about 15 minutes. 

We are very thankful to God that the typhoon did not directly hit us. Only a few rains and a weak winds came. No harm was done to any houses.

May 31 (Midweek service)

We have brother Jay Gumpad this time to teach in our bible study. The one who should be coming is brother Jimmy Domingo, but a day after the bible study, he already called us, telling us that he is sick. Thankfully, brother Jay is here and volunteered to teach. If there are no one to stand, I am always ready to take their place. I have prepared many outlines already. Brother Jay preached the lesson on "Ways on how people disobey God".

June 2 

Brother Jay invited us to Calantac, Alcala. There are still no congregations there but we are already planning to starting one. We still have to exact day/month, but we are sure that one day, a congregation will start there. Brother Jay's mother-in-law is the one living in the area. 

June 4 (Sunday worships)

Brother Flor decided to teach again in the sermon and so I asked them if I can do the bible study instead. I got a chance to teach to them "Matthew 27:27-56". About the crucifixion and death of Christ.

In the sermon, brother Flor preached to us about "Christian Maturity". 

In Palca, I asked them what lesson they wanted. I showed them my outline for Matthew 23 and Matthew 27 and they decided that we will also study chapter 27. In sermon type, I preached to them Matthew 27.

In Dagupan, brother Robert preached to us "Why do we need to prepare?" And again, the rain came hard. We are almost done with the sermon, but we needed to end because we cannot hear anything once more. The rain goes on until the evening. We are praying that we can find additional funds for us to finished the chapel so that even if it rains, we can still continue with what we are doing. According to the construction workers, their estimate for all the expenses is from $10,000-$15,000 more. We are entrusting God that He will help us. We do not know how He will do it but we are trying our best for it to be completed.