Preaching activities from December 4, 2024 to January 1. 2025

 December 4 (Bible Study)

We were invited by brother Jimmy Duque at Dadda, Amulung. There are no congregations there but one sister who is a member at Calamagui Church lives there. We had a bible study at their house. The audience are her in-laws and husband. We had the bible study outside there house because we cannot fit inside. It was raining very hard and we can't also fit in their porch that's why we just stand and use umbrella outside. Brother Dennis led us in the preaching and he talked about the importance of obeying the gospel. We extended the invitation and three of them obeyed the gospel. We brought them to the baptistery at Calamagui and immersed them.

In the evening, we had our midweek service here in Tuguegarao. The rain continues to pour that's why many of our brethren are out. Brother James Attaban led us in the bible study. December 8 (Sunday Worship)

For our bible study here at Tuguegarao, brother Flor started on 18th chapter of the book of Luke from verses 1-19. In the sermon, brother Rody shared to us the book of Ruth.

In Palca, we had brother Rody with us. He is with our guest brother from USA named Tj Meehan. He is not a preacher but can help lead in prayers. Brother Rody preached the lesson about "The brazen serpent and Jesus". For this Sunday, we needed to arrange our schedule to accommodate our visitors. Our regular schedule is 1:15pm but we had it at 2:30pm. For that, brother Robert went ahead to Dagupan and preached there while I stayed with our brethren at Palca.

December 10 (Bible Preaching)

We started with our long schedule of preaching activities with our guest american brethren. Brother Mark Mayberry also arrives here in Tuguegarao Monday morning because of some troubles with his schedules in Malaysia. He just decided to be come here for just two days. He was our speaker at the preaching Minagbag Church. It has been so long since we had brother Mark with us here in our region and we are happy that God made a way for him to come here. He preached the lesson "Stability and stumbling". Invitation was extended and we had one baptism.

In the afternoon, we went to Lingu Church where brother Robert Rances is preaching. Brother Mark was also the one who preached and he shared the lesson about "Diligence".

About 5pm, we went to Palca because of the invitation of the family Uton. They asked us tp have a bible study in the birthday of sister Linda. Brother Dennis was the one who shared a lesson.

December 11 (Midweek Service)

In our bible study here at Tuguegarao, brother Jay was invited to preach. He shared the lesson about the "Forgetful rich man". December 12 (Bible preaching)

For our schedule in the morning, we went to Sampaguita Church where brother Jerry Soliva, Mario Garma and Emer Yuson are preaching. For this time, brother Tj also stand and shared a short message for encouragement. Brother Jerome was the first speaker and he shared the lesson on Gal. 4:4-5. For the final speaker, brother Rody preached on the book of Genesis. Invitation was extended and an 80 year old lady confesses her faith. She is still very strong for her age.

In the afternoon, we went to Alibago Church where brother James Attaban is preaching. We only have one speaker and that was brother Rody who shared on the book of Exodus.

December 13 (Bible preaching)

Our destination is in Santo Tomas Church. Brother Rogelio was their local preacher. He called me the night before and asking me to be the first speaker. It was Friday the 13th and so I decided to preach the "Unluckiest day of a Man" in the bible which is Job and learned from his example. Brother Rody was the last speaker and he preached on the book of Leviticus. Invitation was extended and there are three precious souls who obeyed the gospel.

December 14 (Bible Preaching)

We first went to Nangalisan Church in the morning where brother Rogelio Esperanza and FLor Constantino is preaching. They again asked me to be the first speaker. I preached the lesson about "The True Worshipper". Then, brother Rody preached on the book of Numbers.

In the afternoon, we went to Santiago Church where brother Jimmy Duque and Manny Pader are preaching. We only had one speaker again and it was brother Rody who preached on the book of Deuteronomy.

December 15 (Sunday Worships)

For our bible study here in Tuguegarao, brother Flor discussed the first part of the three part lesson he made on Luke 18:20-37. In the sermon, brother Rody preached the lesson "Why churches fail". Invitation was extended and there were 4 who obeyed the gospel. I was the one who immersed them in water baptism.

In the afternoon, at Palca, I preached also the lesson about "Job’s worst day". We had our worship in our regular time.

In Dagupan, we had again brother Tj and brother Rody with us. Brother Rody preached the lesson about "Jealousy". Brother Tj is the fiancé of sister Dina Santiago who is a member a Palca Church. When he told us that he will be coming here in the Philippines, we gave him our schedules and he agreed to join us in all of the activities. We are happy to see him even if he is not preaching.

December 17 (Bible preaching)

We went to a newly established congregation at Logung Church where brother Jun Antonio is preaching. Brother Jerome was the first speaker then followed by brother Rody. We had the preaching on a tent and it was also raining that some of us got wet. Invitation was extended and there were seven who obeyed the gospel. We brought them to the near river and it was during the baptism that the rain pours harder. Thankfully, there are trees were we stayed while watching the baptism of our new brethren.

December 18 (Bible preaching)

It was long travel going to Lattac Church in the morning. It was also very hard to drive again because of the rain. We only have one speaker and it was brother Rody. He preached about "Is one religion as good as another?". This is the last schedule we had with brother Tj Meehan because the next day, he will already fly back to the US. Invitation was also extended after the lesson and there are again seven who obeyed the gospel. We went to the river and thankfully, it is no longer raining.

In the evening, we had our midweek service here in Tuguegarao. Brother Boni Manalo was the one who preached and he shared on Matthew 7:13-14. December 19

I have no other things to do and so I asked some men in Dagupan to help me with the painting of our chapel. December 21 (Gospel Meeting)

Brother Jerome invited us for the gospel meeting at Villa Salud Church. I was asked to be one of the speakers. I decided to preach a lesson about gratitude and planned to preach this until the end of the year to the congregations where I will be going. The lesson is about the "Ten Lepers". Brother Jerry was the second speaker and he preached about "Blessings of giving". Brother Edgar Corpuz was the third, and he entitled his lesson "On my way home". Finally, brother Rody, as the last speakers preached the lesson "What can happen to my faith?". No baptism during the activity but the brethren are much edified. The chapel was full that some of them stayed outside.

December 22 (Sunday Worships)

In our bible study here at Tugueagarao, brother Flor is in Part 2 of his lesson on Luke 18:20-37 and in the sermon, brother Rody preached "Christ in the home". In the afternoon, the brethren at Palca and Dagupan decided that this day, we will all join together in the chapel and Dagupan for worship. It was only in Palca that the brethren are joining for worship 4 years ago, but during the pandemic, the brethren who are from Dagupan cannot get out of their village and so I decided to go there and have another worship. Since then, the church grew until we built our own chapel. Now, they wanted to be in unity for at least a day where they can be all together. We had brother Rody with us again and he preached the lesson "The needs of the church".

December 23

Brother Rogelio Esperanza invited us to the wedding of brother Irvin. He is a soldier in profession. December 25 (Midweek Service)

We had brother Jimmy Duque as our guest for the night. He preached the lesson about "Unacceptable worship". December 26 (Bible preaching)

We went to Andarayan Santor Church where brother Philip Lilagan and Andy Dappas are preaching. It is a newly re-established congregation. The church there stops worshipping for almost 2 years because their preacher before was already old. It was just last month when our two brethren went there when they heard about it. Brother Jerome preached about "Need of Gospel Preaching" and brother Rody on the book of Deuteronomy. Invitation was extended and two precious souls obeyed the gospel. One of them is also pregnant. We baptized them in the near lake.

December 29 (Sunday Worship)

In our bible study here at Tuguegarao, brother Flor discussed the final part of his lesson on Luke 18. In the sermon, as I have planned on doing, I also preached the lesson about gratitude which is the 10 lepers.

In the afternoon, at Palca, brother Robert preached a good lesson about "What should I do this New Year to glorify God?". We have two guest with us and after the worship, we had a short conversation with them.

In Dagupan, I was the one who preached and it was again the same topic about gratitude.

January 1 (Midweek Service)

With the start of the year, it is a wonderful thing to do and it was also Wednesday and so we had our bible study. We had brother Jun Antonio with us and he preached about "The danger of worldliness".

Preaching activities from November 6 to December 1, 2027

 November 6 (Bible Study)

It was a rainy day and there was also a typhoon in the whole region but we still continued to got to Alibago. We should also be distributing bible tracts but the rain continuous to fall. Instead, we went directly to our bible study. We had the study at the house of sister Marivic Siringan. There are also neighbors who came. They are catholics and were invited by the family to join us. Brother Fernando Duque was the one who shared a lesson. There is a question that they asked about the real name of God, pertaining to the belief of the Jehovah's Witnesses because there are a lot of them in the area. It was all answered using the bible and they are all satisfied with it.

November 8 (Funeral Services)

We traveled to Babalag, Kalinga to have services in the wake of a friend and brother. We first went to the wake of Mr. Jesus Mary Sr., he is the father-in-law of sister Rowena who is from the congregation I am preaching at Dagupan. Her in-laws are professionals (Dentists) and are all Catholics. Even sister Rowena's husband is a Catholic. They are staying in Babalag and are joining the worship services in the area. We have a service in their house. It was only there family who is there because it is morning. Usually, visitors come after work in the afternoon.

After that, we went directly to the wake of brother Geronimo Ganela. He is one of those first preachers of the Church here in our region. Many look up to him, including me, because of his faith. We can add him to the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11 if only we can do it because of all the things he did for the Lord's cause. We also held a service there to give comfort to the family.

November 9 (Bible study)

We went to Goran, Amulung where brother Elias Pagulayan is preaching. This is a newly opened congregation and there are just having worship services from houses of brethren. But this time, they put up a small tent for us to use. Brother Rody shared the lesson "Needs of the glorious church". Invitation was extended and there are 9 who confessed their faith. We brought them to the water. It is not a river but an area that was flooded because of the non-stop rain. Before they were baptized, I explain to them more things they needed to know before and after baptism.

November 10 (Sunday Worship)

For our bible study here in Tuguegarao, brother Jun Guimiran discussed to us Luke 15. And in the sermon, brother Rody preached on the book of "Deuteronomy". And again, there are brethren from Palca and Dagupan who also joined us because they are studying here. In the afternoon, we all decided that the worship in Palca and Dagupan will be done at the same time. Brother Robert Rances went to Palca and I went to Dagupan. There is still a typhoon and we wanted to start early so that they can go back home before dark and protect themselves from anything that the storm my cause. I preached the lesson "Excuses people make to disobey God". November 11

This is the day that we should be flying to Cebu and join the lectureship where brother Harry Osborne should be teaching, but the flight was cancelled due to typhoon. The next day (Tuesday), Jay and I decided not to join the flight and just stay here in Tuguegarao to help our brethren in case they needed to evacuate from their houses while brother Rody and sister Tessie went ahead to Cebu. The typhoon ended Monday night but another typhoon came Thursday night.

November 13 (Tracts distribution and bible study)

We are thankful that the weather during this day was a little bit better. Only few raindrops that makes it possible for us to do tracts distribution in Aquib, Piat where brother Dennis Yuson is preaching. After the tracts distribution, we had the bible study at the house of family Tablac. Their whole family are Christians and we are there to edify them more. Brother Jay Gumpad shared a good lesson.

In the evening, we had our midweek service here in Tuguegarao. We had brother Reymund Welba as our guest and he shared the lesson "Why attend every church services?" November 15 (Funeral Service)

We went to the last night of brother Geronimo Ganela's wake. There are a lot of visitors who came from several places. They also have relatives who came home coming from Italy. We had a service and brother Jerome was the one who preached.

November 17 (Sunday Worship)

In our bible study here in Tuguegarao, brother Flor Constantino shared Luke 16:1-12. In the sermon, I was the one who preach because brother Rody is still in Cebu. I shared the lesson "The Value of our soul". We didn't reach our average attendance of 120 because many went back to their towns due to the typhoons the past days. In the afternoon, at Palca, I also preached the lesson "The Value of our soul". While in Dagupan, brother Robert preached the lesson "Life of Peter".

November 19 (Bible study)

Brother David Malupeng invited us to Cannaman, Enrile for a bible study. It is also a new established congregation about 2 months ago. According to them, they gather for worship in houses of brethren where they are comfortable to stay. It is is raining, they stay in one house, if it is hot, they move to another house. It all depends on the weather.

Brother Jimmy Duque and Jerome Forelo shared good lessons while we help in leading songs and prayers. We had the invitation and four of them confess their faith. One of them have autism. She also joined in the confession and even answered to the question. We went to a near pond and baptized them.

November 20 (Tracts distribution and bible study)

We traveled to Minagbag, Quezon where brother Jay Gumpad and James Attaban are preaching. WE distributed bible tracts first then we had a bible study at the house of a sister. I forgot her name but according to them, she hasn't been in the church for a year already. We are there to help her understand the importance of being a faithful Christian. We can be named as a Christian but it doesn't stop there. We have lots of obligations to do in order for us to received the salvation we are hoping. Brother Jayson Tanguilan led the study and he shared on the life of Job.

In the evening, in our midweek service here in Tuguegarao, brother Rody shared the "Five things we need to do with the word of God". November 23 (Funeral service)

James invited me to go with him in the wake of Mrs. Jennylin Camayo who is a non-Christian but her husband it. We are thankful for the opportunity that we can share the truth to them. The parents of Jennylin are members of a denomination church and so they have questions regarding the truth that we speak.

November 24 (Sunday Worship)

For our bible study here in Tuguegarao, brother Flor continued his lesson on Luke 16:13-18. While in the sermon, brother Rody preached on the book of Joshua.

It is the last Sunday of the month and our schedule in Palca and Dagupan is at 12 noon. Brother Robert went to Palca while I went to Dagupan.

I preached the lesson "The Value of Soul" also but added some points regarding the need for baptism because Polo Ligsay sent me a message Saturday evening that he is thinking of baptism already. He's been joining our worship for a month already. After the sermon, we had the invitation and we are happy that he finally decided to obey the gospel. We brought him to the baptistery at Palca and baptized him there.

November 25-28 (Funeral and Burial Services)

One of our brethren here in Tuguegarao passed away November 21 but it was only in the 25th to 28th that I was able to join the services because I've been in other works. The brethren who passed away is brother Andy Aquino. He is one of those first converts here in Tuguegarao way back 1985. His wife just died last September 12 because of cancer and now him. It was cardiac arrest that took his life. We have nightly services in his wake and on the 28th, he was laid to rest. It is very hard for sister Cheng and brother Janjan to accept the passing of both their parents but I am sure they understand that this are all part of the plan of God. We are happy that both of them died in the Lord.

The last moment I had with brother Andy is on the 17th when I was the one who preached in our worship. He is asking me for an English bible with larger font because he cannot read well the bible he had with small prints. He wanted to get it to me the next Sunday. But on the 21st, he is gone.

November 27 (Bible study)

There are no more typhoons but it still keeps on raining. We should be distributing tracts also but unfortunately, the rain hinders us.

We went to Lattac, Sto. Nino where brother Jayson Tanguilan is preaching. We had the bible study the their chapel. We were met by our brethren joyfully. They even prepared lunch for us after our bible study.

Brother Mario Garma, who is the shortest among us shared a lesson and his topic is also from the shortest man mentioned in the bible, "Zacchaeus". It was a good and encouraging lesson of perseverance.

December 1 (Sunday Worship)

We are on the first Sunday in the last month of the year. Time flies so fast and the next thing we know, it is already 2025.

In our bible study, brother Flor completed the chapter on Luke 16:19-31. In the sermon, brother Rody shared the lesson on "Judges". In the afternoon, on our way going to Palca, there are a lot of cars and causes heavy traffics on some areas. The reason is, the catholics go to Piat where they have their idol "Our Lady of Piat". They visited it as their false belief that it will give them more blessings. Their object of worship is on a statue that can neither hear them nor save them. It is such a pity because they are believing lies. Even though you tell them the truth, they will even get mad at you.

I preached in Palca about "Joseph, the father of Jesus" and why God chooses him to be Jesus's father. Most of the time, when December comes, we always here about the birth of Jesus, about Mary, about the wise men everywhere but not about Joseph who is also a big part on the life of Jesus.

In Dagupan, brother Robert preached the lesson on "Body, Soul and Spirit". He discussed it well and our brethren learned a lot.

Preaching activities from October 1 - November 3, 2024

October 1 (Burial Service)

We went to Alibago to have the final service in the wake of sister Lorna Tuddao. It was brother Rody who shared a message and we help in the other works. The Mayor of the town is also in attendance and listened to the sermon. 

October 2

We were invited by brother David Malupeng to distribute bible tracts in Bantay, Solana. We went from house to house. When we see interest in them, we stayed for a while and share even just a little message coming from God’s word. We went around the area for about one hour.

In the evening, I failed to attend our midweek service because I had a migraine. The cause is our work in Bantay. It was very hot at first then after a little while, it rains.

October 5

We went to the Gospel Meeting at Malapiat Church where brother Edwin Soriano is preaching. He stop preaching years ago but now we are glad that he came back and continued the work in that place. They have a small meeting place which is a good thing because there are still churches that meets under a tree.

There are four speakers in the meeting, brothers Gerald Ganela, Robert Pader, Jetmark Ramirez and Rody Gumpad. Invitation was extended and there were 2 who confess their faith.

October 6 (Sunday Worship)

In our bible study here at Tugueguarao, I was able to continue with my part on the book of Luke. I discussed to them from Luke 12:49-59. In the sermon, brother Rody preached on the book of Genesis.

In the afternoon, at Palca, brother Robert preached on the “3 kinds of salvation in the bible”. Then, I preached in Dagupan the topic “Truth cannot be subjected to anything but the truth”

October 9

We went to San Luis, Tuao where brother Rogelio Esperanza is locally preaching. We first went around to distribute bible tracts. After that, we went to the house of sister Ester Agtarap where we held a bible study. Brother Joeben shared a lesson on Jer. 18:1-6. Some of the brethren also came and we also have 4 non-Christian in attendance.

October 10

We were invited by brother Celso Jacobo in Masisit, Baggao. Maybe this is the place where I walked more than 3 kilometers just to distribute bible tracts. We went to three different villages. And for the last part, we had a bible study in a house of a brother. He became unfaithful for so long and we are encouraging him to come back to church. 

When we are traveling back home, heavy rain pours. The elders here at Tuguegarao decided to cancel our midweek service. It will be hard for the brethren to come to church.

October 13 (Sunday Worships)

I got a call very early from brother Jay Gumpad asking me to go with them in Minagbag. He wants me to talk to an erring brother who is causing problems in their congregation. The members are afraid of what he might do. He wants me to help them talk to him. Unfortunately, that brother didn’t come and as of the writing of this blog, they told me that he is no longer going to church. His family said that he was brought to the Psychiatrist and may take some time for him to recover.

Brother James preached the sermon entitled “The Lion’s Den” and I led in our prayer.

In the afternoon, it was the part of the young men to preach in the congregation. In Palca, Jhian was the one scheduled. He preached about “Why do Christian Suffer?”. Brother Robert is not with us because he was sick during that time. In the end, I made a short summary and additional points in the lesson.

In Dagupan, Dave preached about “Worshipping idols”. Just like in Palca, I also share additional points in the lesson. 

October 16

We went to Santiago, Iguig for another wave of tracts distribution. By God’s help, we went to a house where a young mother is living. Her relatives are members of the Lord’s church and she even attended services. We had a bible study in their house. After the study, she decided to obey the gospel. We brought her to the near river and she was baptized.

In our midweek service in the evening here at Tuguegarao, we had brother Jetmark Ramirez as our invited speaker. He preached about “The treasure entrusted to you”. We are thankful that we have a good weather. For the whole month of October, there are only a few days wherein we had this good kind of weather. 

October 19

We went to Dagupan for the invitation of sister Leah and brother Albert Mangulad. It was there grandsons 7th birthday and also their 25th year wedding anniversary. As a way of celebrating, they invited us in their house to have a bible study, to thank God for all the blessings given to them. 

October 20 (Sunday Worships)

In our bible study, brother Lance Panopio discussed Luke 13:18-30. He is one of the young men who is able to teach in the congregation. He is now getting better and better. In the sermon, I was able to preached “There I will meet thee” that is in Exo 25:9–22.

in the afternoon, the brethren at Dagupan asked us if we can have the worship there at 1pm and so brother Robert was the one who went there and I stayed in Palca. I also preached the same lesson there. 

October 23

We went to Nabialan, Amulung where brother Jun Antonio is preaching. We should have tracts distribution first but it was raining the whole time. It was also the arrival of the typhoon in our region. We still pushed through with the work and had a bible study. Thankfully, there is only rains and no strong winds. We successfully completed the work. When we are traveling back home, the typhoon is already starting. The winds are already strong that it is hard to see the road.

In the evening, the elders decided to cancel again our midweek service.

October 24-25 We experience the wrath of the typhoon. Thankfully, it is not that destructive. Even the rain is not that hard. There are areas here in Tuguegarao that are flooded but the water didn’t came from the rain here but in Isabela region. The water that flows in the river in Isabela goes through our region. The water level reaches up to the critical level. Thankfully, it stops before it even goes beyond that. 

October 27 (Sunday Worships)

In our bible study here at Tuguegarao, brother Anthony Panopio discussed “Luke 13:31-35” and in the sermon, brother Rody preached on the book of Leviticus. After the sermon, invitation was extended and one precious soul obeyed the gospel.

In the afternoon, the schedule of Palca and Dagupan are the same again for the reason that it was the last Sunday of the month and they always have meetings in their village. This time, I was in Dagupan and I also preached the lesson “There I will meet thee”.

October 29 (Gospel Meeting)

We were invited in the Gospel Meeting at Tanyok Church where brother Ben Vistro is preaching. Their chapel is only small but they are planning to extend it because they are growing. Their speakers where brothers Jerry Moral, Archie Alarcon and Rody Gumpad. Invitation was extended and 7 precious souls obeyed the gospel. We baptized them in an abondened resort. The water was dirty and it didn’t bother them. The water will not wash their sins but their obedience to the gospel.

October 30 

We went to Tupang, Alcala where brother Fernando Duque is preaching. There is also a typhoon during that time. It was the second typhoon we experienced in the month of October. When we started with the tracts distribution, there are only a few rainshowers but as time goes by, the rain is getting heavier and the winds blew harder. We needed to find shed to protect us from the rain. We then decided to go in the place for the bible study. We had a succesful bible study. The rain and wind didn’t bother us. We also met an 92 year old man and have a good conversation with him regarding the faith. He already have poor eyesight but still with good memory and strength to do what he wants to do. I hope and pray that he will use that to worship God for the rest of his life.

In our midweek service here at Tuguegarao, we still have brother Archie Alarcon with us. They are staying here in Tuguegarao until Friday. He preached to “Do not add nor subtract to the word”. Brother Jerry Moral is a good song leader and he also taught us new songs that we haven’t sung yet in the church.

November 1 (Gospel Meeting)

We weather is now getting better and we went again to another Gospel Meeting. This time, it was in San Mateo Church where brother Jetmark Ramirez and Reymund Welba are preaching. It was again very hot during that time. It was again brothers Jerry Moral, Archie Alarcon and Rody Gumpad who were the speakers. Invitation was extended and 4 came in front to confess their faith. But when they went to the river, two more were added to those who were baptized.

November 3 (Sunday Worship)

For the final week of October and first week of November is the usual break for the students that's why they all go back to their towns. Many students who are coming here in Tuguegarao are not present. It our bible study, brother Lance discussed Luke 14:1-35 and in the sermon brother Rody preached on the book of Numbers. Invitation was extended and one young man obeyed the gospel.

In the afternoon, at Palca, I preached about "Excuses for not obeying God" and in Dagupan, brother Robert preached on "Where are the dead?". We have a good number of attendance because the students are back with us. But by Monday, they will already go back to their apartments for their schooling.