Preaching activities from June 8- July 4, 2022

 June 8 (Midweek service)

For our midweek service, we continue to the book of Proverbs with the help of brother Rody. We went through chapter 27:22-27. 

June 9 (Palca)

I went to Palca to visit some of the brethren. I went first to the house of sister Lisa Sabado. I noticed in the last couple of weeks that she is not present in our worships. I found out that she has been in and out of the town because her daughter is asking her to baby sit her grand son when she is in Manila. 

The last place I went to is in the house of sister Chelle Castillo. She is working in Singapore and she sent me a message in facebook that if I can go and visit her kids and try to convince the to attend the services. Thankfully, his son is already joining us every Sunday after this visit.

June 12 (Sunday Worships)

It is the day of Independence here in the Philippines. No work for everybody. We are expecting that all the brethren will come. Unfortunately, some use this opportunity to go on vacation rather than serving God. That is the sad reality sometimes and it breaks my heart to know it. 

I continue to teach in the young people class. We are already on Luke 4:15-20. Aside from that, I am also giving them a short summary of every book the the bible. On that day, I discuss the book of Ezekiel and Daniel.

In our worship here at Tuguegarao, brother Rody preached to us Proverbs 28:1-7.

In Palca, I preached to them the lesson "Only One". I gave to them examples in the bible those who who think they are alone and those who fought alone like Elijah, Gideon, David, Noah and Jesus. We might think that we are alone, but we should remember that God is always with us, fighting on our side as we continue to be a soldier of Christ.

In Dagupan, brother Henry taught in our bible study. He shared the lesson about forgiveness and after that, I also preached the same lesson to them. For the month of June, we have three Sundays that we do not have electricity. We are still having our worship outside the small house of brother Enzo. The roof is just about 3 feet above my head and when it is hot, we are like in an oven. But being a Filipino, we are already used to that kind of weather. Every summer, our town always have the hottest temperature in the whole country. Sometime it even reach 40-45 degrees Celsius that's why we are ok with that. It will not hinder us to worship.

June 13 (Radio Program)

I preached again in the radio and I got one of the character I used in my lesson last Sunday which is Elijah. Sadly, I still continue to hear in the news about suicides. I used Elijah as an example to tell everyone that in our battles with our problems in life, God has already prepared a way of escape 1 Cor. 10:13. Suicide is not an answer to escape our problems, but rather it will give us more problem because we will go to hell. 

June 15 (Midweek service)

Brother Rody is in Manila that's why the elders asked me again to teach in our bible study. I shared to them the lesson "From Earth to Heaven". Just like the song, This world is not my home,  we are just passing by in this world because we are on a journey going to heaven. And while we are here, we need to follow the example of Jesus in a proper way of living, to help our family reach heaven and for our names in the book of life to remain until the coming of Jesus.

June 17 (Dagupan)

Together with Jhian and Henry, we went to visit the houses of our brethren who are no longer attending in our worships. We have a record and we will try to do this when we have the time. We visited several brethren, sister Gaile Tabbu, brother Jerry Mangulad, sister Lyka Abad, sister Maricel Castro and sister Jona Villafuerte.

June 19 (Sunday Worship)

The brethren at Dagupan asked me if we can do the worship in the morning because the house near our meeting place will have a wedding celebration. Here in the Philippines, weddings are loud. They used big speakers for there music. We cannot worship properly with a loud noise.  And so we did our worship in the morning. Jhian taught in our bible study and  I preached in the sermon the lesson about "From Earth to Heaven" .

In the afternoon, at Palca, I also preached the same lesson. Brother Junior, whom I am training to lead songs is now our permanent song leader. And so I will only be leading prayer and sermon. 

June 20 (Radio program)

I preached in the radio about the true church of Christ. I received a message the last time I preach in the program if I can again share to them this lesson. I always give my contact number so that if they have any questions or lessons they want to hear, I can prepare it for them.

June 22 (Midweek service)

Brother Rody is already with us and so he was the one who taught in our bible study. My laptop is not working that's why we use my phone to do the live streaming over facebook. We discussed Proverbs 28:8-21.

June 23 (Palca)

I visited again the brethren at Palca. This time I went to sister Maria Andrada. She is one of our old sisters in the church, a widow and her grandkids are also christians, Bea and Jamycah. Just like I usually do in my visitations, we read the bible and pray together. 

June 24 (Piat)

I went to visit sister Teresita Puselero in the hospital in the Piat. She is a member in Dagupan church but they needed to bring her to the next town because there is not hospital in their area. She had acute gastritis. They only allow me limited time to be inside because they are still very strict regarding covid.

June 26 (Sunday Worships)

In our young people class, we studied Luke 6:12-49 and also the book of Hosea and Joel.

In our worship, we have a visitor coming from Ilocos Norte, brother Rolando Salvador and he preached about "The potter and the clay"

In the afternoon, at Palca, I preached to them John 9 about the Blind man who sees. Many today are like  the people during that time. They can see the truth, but they close their eyes. They hear the gospel, but cover their ears. Sadly, many knew they are in error but seems they do not care. 

In Dagupan, Henry taught in our bible study and I preached in the sermon the same lesson.

June 27 (Radio Program)

I preached in the radio Matthew 13:15. It is like a follow-up to what I preached last Sunday. The brethren in Palca and Dagupan are always listening to the program and I am happy for that.

June 29 (Midweek service)

We continue with our study on the book of Proverbs and we are already in the 28th chapter verses 22-28. On the first week of July, we will have guest preachers from all over the region who will be teaching in our midweek service. Brother Rogelio Esperanza will be the first one to teach next week.

July 1 (Palca)

I heard that sister Melissa Leyba came back to Palca and I decided to go and visit them. They are already staying in Cavite which is 14 hours from here. I have good conversation with them and also shared to them God's word. They've been trying to locate the right church in their area for so long. There are churches of Christ near them, but all of them are liberals. I contacted brother Junie Samontina because he is one of the preacher in that region, and we found the right place for them to worship. They went back the next day in Cavite and I am happy to hear that they are already with that congregation.

July 3 (Sunday Worship)

In our young people class here in Tuguegarao, we studied Luke 7:1-50 and the books of Amos, Obadiah and Jonah. In our worship, brother Rody preached Proverbs 29:1-10.

In the afternoon, in Palca, I preached to them "Why do Christians have problems?". I decided to preach this lesson because of what happened to sister Teresita's health. I just want them to realized that it is just a part of our life and trials is happening to everyone. We just need to have faith in our God because He is always there to protect and help us.

In Dagupan, brother Jhian taught in our bible study about "Who is God?" and I also preached the same lesson to them. No electricty again, but we have a good time worshipping our God.

Preaching activities from May 9- June 6, 2022

 May 9 (Radio Program)

In continue to preach in the radio as asked by the elders here in Tuguegarao. Brother Rody is still busy with some other things and so I will take his spot in the schedule for the meantime. I preached about "Zacchaeus" about the need of salvation for all men, and that their are no hindrances if we really want to follow Christ.

May 11 (Midweek service)

The elders asked me to teach in our bible study here in Tuguegarao. I shared to them the lesson about "Why did the Devil left Jesus?" It is about how we resist the devil during the time of temptation and to know what is written in the bible to reject any kinds of evil that is happening in the world today. 

May 12 (Visitation at Dagupan)

Together with Jhian and Henry, we tried to visit the brethren at Dagupan. I used here the word tried because we are not sure  of their presence in their homes. And just as expected, most of them are not. The face to face classes are already done here in the Philippines that's why our teen brethren are already in other towns where they are studying. They are staying in a dorm or apartment that's why they cannot come home and attend services on Sundays. I contacted them instead and told them about the congregations they can attend if they are away. Many of them are also graduating in High School that's why they are busy.

May 13 (Visitation at Palca)

Together with the two, we went to visit some of our brethren at Palca. This time it was in the house of sister Emy and brother Ricky Rickard. You might have heard from my previous reports about them. Brother Ricky is an american brother and he just came back last April. We visited them because there are times that they are not in our worships. Only to find out that they have many trips going to Manila processing documents for his migration. Also, brother Ricky's father is very ill and so he needs to get tickets going back to the US to check on his father. If I remembered it correctly, his father is already 89 years old. Please pray for him.

May 14 (Thanksgiving bible study)

Brother Robert Rances invited us in their house for a thanksgiving for his grandson. It is his first birthday and they want us to have a bible study before having the celebration. Brother Jerome was asked to preach and I led the prayer. 

May 15 (Sunday worships)

Here in Tuguegarao, I continue to teach in the young people class. We are still studying the book of Luke and little by little, I am teaching them about the books of the bible (theme, meaning and purpose of every book). In the worship, the elders then asked me again to preach. I shared to them about "Things that will not wash away sins". Time, Ignorance and Good works will not wash away are sins but on our song book, we are singing "Nothing but the blood of Jesus" and that is right, only the blood of Jesus can wash away our sins if we obey His commandments.

In the afternoon, at Palca, I also preached the same lesson. The Rickard's are not in attendance except their daughter because they are again in Manila. We do not have visitors but we are almost full in the chapel.

In Dagupan, Jhian taught in our bible study and I also preached in the sermon. As expected, many of our young brethren are not in attendance because they are still in the towns where they are studying. I'm happy to hear that they attended the worships in those areas.

May 16 (Radio program)

I again preached in the radio. The elders asked me to share the lesson "Things that will not wash away sins". The radio program 30 minutes before us in the radio is a pentecostal preacher and they are teaching about being good to be saved that's why the lesson is good to correct the mistakes they are teaching.

May 18 (Midweek service)

The rain pours hardly that even I was late in our bible study. I went to pick-up my son in school but we cannot go to the parking area because of the rain with strong winds. We stayed in their classroom for about an hour. When we arrived at the chapel, only a few brethren are in attendance. The elders didn't instruct any of us on who to teach that's why with a few minutes left, we just sung spiritual songs and prayed. Not one of the elders are in attendance during that time and we cannot contact them also. We  (Me, Jerome and Jay) did what we can to attend the needs of the brethren.

May 20 (Visitation)

I went to visit my aunt and cousins at Tanza. My aunt is the sister of my father. Her husband was the technician of the radio station before his passing and they knew of  the church because they are also listening to us. My aunt is sickly that she cannot go out of their house. I shared to them about the church and salvation. Hoping and praying that someday, they can also join us in our worships.

May 22 (Sunday worship)

I continue to teach in the teens class every Sunday morning and I am happy that they are always in attendance. There are 8 of them who are always present. We have many teens in the congregation but most of them are always late that's why they cannot join us. Even my nieces and nephews come late. My daughter is one of them and she always join the group. I cannot force anyone to join us if they do not want. I will do what I can to help those who are interested. 

In the worship, brother Rody continue to share to us the book of Proverbs. This time we are in 26:17-28.

In the afternoon, at Palca, I shared to them the lesson about "Nearsightedness", looking only the things that are near and not looking ahead to our goal which is in heaven. Many people are like this today, they do not care about their spiritual needs. They are focus on their material and physical needs and that's what make it sad. 

In Dagupan, Henry taught in our bible study about "Patience". Both him and Jhian are doing a great job. Since the preachers training program, they are rapidly growing. When I first heard them preach in the training, they wrote on the paper everything they wanted to say and read it in front, but now, even without the outline, they can already preach straight. I will continue to guide them and help them grow more. I also preached the same lesson here, but with different approach because as I said in my previous reports, most of them are still babes in Christ. 

May 23 (Radio Program)

In the sermon I preached on Sunday, I shared an examples to them about people who are nearsighted in the Old testament, but on the radio program, I gave examples on the New Testament, just like Ananais and Sapphira, Simon the sorcerer, those who fail to study the bible and those who neglect the assembly.

May 25 (Midweek service)

In our bible study, we have a visitor from Quirino province who taught. It is brother Reneboy Maranion, the cousin of my wife. They are here with us because of the scheduled family reunion. He shared the lesson about "A Christian should..."

May 27-28 (visitation at a wake)

I didn't schedule any visitation during this days because we went to Alcala and be with the family of my sister-in-law. Her grandmother died at the age of 92. During the days we were there, I talked to several people and an opportunity to share the gospel. I cannot preached formally just like in a bible study because most of them are from the Jehovah's witnesses. Some do not even want to discuss about religious matters. But with those who are interested, I shared it to them.

May 29 (Sunday worships)

As scheduled, me and my wife continue to teach in our classes. It is harder for her because the age bracket of the kids she is teaching is from 5 and below. In the worship, brother Rody preached "Proverbs 27:1-8"

In the afternoon, at Palca, I asked Jhian to preach. He shared about "Salvation is given to us". Henry led in our singing, and I did the other parts. Brother Ricky is already with us that's why after Jhian sharing the lesson, I gave the summary by using the english language for him to understand the lesson.

In Dagupan, I preached to them "Religious but not righteous". After the lesson, invitation was again extended and Allen who is with us for almost a month, finally decided to obey the gospel. We brought him to a near river and Jhian immersed him in water. Please pray for this young man.

May 30

I am supposedly preaching again in the radio but I asked brother Rody if he can do it for the mean time. We went to the burial of my sister-in-law's grandmother. 

June 1 (Midweek service)

In our bible study, brother Rody taught on Proverbs 27:9-14. I continue to work on our live streaming and edit the videos for our local tv program.

June 2-4

The elders here in Tuguegarao gave me some work to do. I am the treasurer of the congregation and their are tasks handed over to me to work on. Saturday, the elders have a meeting and they asked me to join them. We talked about things we needed to work on in the congregation. Part of it is, we will be inviting preachers again from other congregations to teach on our midweek services starting July.

June 5 (Sunday worship)

My wife and I taught again in our respective classes. We talked about this in the meeting and we will continue to do this onwards. Brother Rody preached in our sermon on Proverbs 27:15-21.

In Palca, I preached to them about "Things happy people do", that includes being thankful, optimistic, avoiding comparing ourselves to others, forgiving and taking care of our body because it is the temple of God.

In Dagupan, I also preached the same lesson. The wind is strong that I needed to shout in order for them to hear me. We still do not have a chapel and we are praying to have one someday.

June 6 (Radio program)

I preached in the radio about "Practice Acts of Kindness". I decided to share this because on the news in the radio, I always here about people fighting, killings, suicides because of depressions and many more. I hope this helps the people in our area to show kindness to everyone to avoid any bad acts towards others.

Preaching Activities from April 3-May 8, 2022

 April 3 (Sunday Worship)

On the Lord's day at the Metro Tuguegarao Church, we welcomed brother Ron Halbrook and brother Craig Thomas. It's been 2 years since the last time brother Ron is with us and about 12 years for brother Craig. Brother Craig spoke on God's power to overrule trials for our good and brother Ron taught "Wait on the Lord." We have a good attendance of 147 including all the men who are part of the Preachers Training. After the dismissal, two where baptized into Christ. I immersed them in our baptistery. After a while, brother Jimmy Domingo came and brought two more souls to be baptized. 

In the afternoon, I took brother Ron with me and went to Palca and Dagupan. In Palca, he preached about "Precious: The death of God's Saints" and in Dagupan where we met again at the side of brother Enzo's house with the aid of tarp, brother Ron preached "Work while it is day".

April 4 (Start of the preachers training)

Two years ago, a preacher's training class was supposed to be held here in Tuguegarao, but it was that time when covid struck the whole world. It was the 2nd week of March that the Philippines was put on lockdown. Finally, by God's grace, a month long classes/training is underway. Thirty men are enrolled to be part of the training and there are 3 sit-ins who are always with them. But after 4 days, this three men became part of the group. They are also given the same materials as the 30 men. Two of them are from the congregation I am preaching in Dagupan. They are also the men whom I am training to stand in front (Jhian Puselero and Henry Tabangcura).

The classes are in session from 8:00 AM to 6:00PM with lunch break at 12:00-1:00PM. The teachers for the first two weeks are brother Ron Halbrook, brother Craig Thomas and brother Rody Gumpad. But for us (brother Jerome Forelo, brother Jay Gumpad and me), we needed to wake up as early as 6:00AM to check on the men. It is their breakfast and everyone of them needed to recite a verse before sitting in front of the meal. The rule is No verse, No eat, but the truth is, when they are struggling, we are still helping them. It is one way for them to memorize verses and use in their preaching. 

At 7:00AM, any of the three of us is sharing an inspirational messages coming from the bible. After which at 7:30AM they will all kneel down and pray personally for 30 minutes. This is done every day, from April 3-29. After the prayer will be the start of the classes.

Subjects include the New Testament Church, How to Study the Bible, Surveys of the Old and New Testament, basic Bible doctrines and issued that divided brethren in the past years as well as sessions on how to use a reference bible, a bible concordance and bible dictionary. 

Every night, additional session is given to the men to share short sermons, leading songs and prayers. The eldest in the group is 54 and the youngest is 12 where brother Jhian is one of them.

For the three of us (Jerome, Jay and I), we needed to be awake until 10 pm to check whether the students are already in their bed or not. They call us the CCTV because we are always checking on them. 

It is Monday and so I also preached in our local radio program here in Tuguegarao. I am not going the radio station but I am preaching through my phone. Before starting, I am calling their hotline and they just hook me up on the radio.

April 6 (Midweek service)

We still push through with our midweek, service but this time it is different. One of the student will share first then followed by one of their teacher, and this time it was brother Ron Halbrook who share "Slaves no more". 

April 9 (other activities)

Every Saturday, after their 30 minutes prayer, they are also given an exam. This is to check whether they understand what they are studying and from there, we will know what to do on how to help them. 

After their first exam, we went in the market place here in Tuguegarao and assigned the men in different locations. They are handling our bible tracts. In the evening, they gave their reports regarding the matter and some of them experience it for the first time even though they are already helping in the work in their congregations. They seemed very happy with the experience and by God's wonderful grace, they also made contacts and which we, as the members of the local congregation here in Tuguegarao will follow that up after the training. 

April 10 (Sunday Worship)

It is Lord's day and everyone is divided into several groups to join in the preaching. Brother Ron went to Kinama with brother Gerald Ganela and brother Craig went to Minagbag with brother Jay Gumpad. While I stayed here in Tuguegarao as usual and did the live video for facebook and TV program. One of the student teach in our bible study and he shared about "Prepare yourself". He is the son of brother Jun Layusa who is from Bicol. His name is Leanard Layusa. I've been seeing him in gospel meetings and other related activities of the church since he was still 7 years old and now he is already 18 and is really good. He delivered the lesson well and praying that he will continue to do so like his father with the help of our Almighty God.

In the afternoon, the students are divided again into groups and some of them joined me in Palca and Dagupan. The eldest in the training is with me and he preached in Palca. He (brother Sonny Ibanez) was imprisoned before for almost 7 years and it was also in the prison that he was converted into Christ with the help of brother Otey Pastor. When he left the prison, his wife and kids also left him that's why he stayed with brother Otey until this day. But behind that, he is very thankful to God that he was given a second chance to live and to serve Him. With the way he is preaching, you can know his past experiences. He gets emotional some of the time especially when speaking about the goodness of God. I learned from his experience and I thank God for meeting him. 

In Dagupan, brother CJ Dolor preached. He is one of the deacon in Gundaway church but it was his first time to preach. He is a little bit shaky just like me when I was starting but delivered the message well. He just needed to learn to speak louder sometimes because his voice is monotone. I am happy to be with the 5 of them and to learn of their backgrounds and stories. Now I know what to do to help them improve more in the work for the Lord.

April 11 (Radio Program)

I preached again in the radio program. My radio is not working and there is no other way to listen to the current program in the station that's why I stayed inside my car to listen to them. At 1:00, I again called them and they hooked me up on the radio. I preached about "What reason have you sent me?" from Acts 10.

April 11-15

For the second week, the students are enduring the whole day studies as good soldiers of Christ. The usual things we do in the first week is still done but for me, my body is already getting tired but just like the students, I must endure everything in order to help them grow in the faith and as a preacher. I am not a perfect preacher but I am trying to share what I know base on my experience and I cannot do anything without God's help.

Wednesday, one of the students shared a lesson again and after that, brother Craig also shared a lesson. 

April 16

Brother Ron and brother Craig travelled to Pamplona with brother Robinson Pulveras while brother Harry Osborne and brother Jonathan Carino arrived here to be part of the last two weeks of the classes. 

Again, we gave the students exam and the result shows they are very much improving. After the exam, brother Jerome and I taught them how to baptized. We've noticed that even preachers do not know how to baptized from several congregations that we went and so we want them to learn how to do it. They choose their partners and they do the immersion by turn. Most of them are young and as expected, many of them do not know. 

April 17 (Sunday worship)

On our Lord's day, students again are divided and went to several congregations but there are also who are left here in Tuguegarao. In our bible study, brother Jonathan Carino spoke about "Direct Command, Apostolic Example and Necessary Inference" while brother Harry Osborne preach about "Claim, Power, Proof".

In the afternoon, from the usual two congregations that I am going, I talked to brother Jay Gumpad because he have no schedule in the afternoon. I asked for his help to bring some of the students in Palca while I bring the others in Dagupan. Instead of the usual schedule of 1:30PM in Palca and 3:00PM in Dagupan, we moved it to the same time of 1:45PM. Jay and the students served in Palca while me and some of the students in Dagupan. 

In Dagupan, brother Clint Lilibios preached. He is a member in Caloocan church where brother Andrew Romero is teaching. He delivered the sermon well and after which brother Jay Arellano extended the invitation and three precious souls obeyed the gospel. The students are very happy with their accomplishment on that day. They made a wonderful job in sharing the words of God that made the three souls obey the gospel. We brought them in Palca because that is where the baptistery is. We are joined by the group of brother Jay Gumpad during the baptism.

April 18 (Radio Program)

With my usual way of preaching in the radio, I shared a lesson about "How the King sought us?" giving them an example when David sought Mephiboseth, that's how God sought us to be with Him by giving His only Son to us.

April 18-22

For the last two week of the training, brother Harry Osborne, brother Jonathan Carino and brother Rody Gumpad are handling the classes, while the three of us continue to work on our part.

Wednesday, brother Wilfredo Canaveral from Aurora province spoke in our midweek service followed by brother Harry Osborne.

The classes continue to do well even though brother Harry has some problems with his health, he still managed to finished all the lessons he prepared. 

April 23 

It is Saturday again and exam is given to the students. After the exam, they practice on how to handle a debate. They also tried to have a debate. One group spoke of Jesus is God and the other group spoke of Jesus as man only (Doctrine of Iglesia ni Cristo 1914). 

April 24 (Sunday worship)

The final Lord's day with the students of the training. Again, they are divided to several groups. Brother Jonathan Carino taught in our bible study here in Tuguegarao and he spoke of "Identity of the one true church that Jesus will saved" and brother Harry preached "Is there not a cause?"

In the afternoon, brother Jay Gumpad and I talked again of dividing the group of students. This time, I went to Palca and he went to Dagupan. I am with the students who are from our region and most of the brethren also knows them. Brother Eric Banao was the one who shared the lesson while the other students lead the singing and praying. 

April 25 (Radio Program)

I invited two of the students to join me in the program, brother Sammy Velasco and brother Jison Agbuya. They are both from Bicol Region. Brother Sammy shared the lesson while brother Jison is the bible reader. I also interacted with them while the discussion is made to add some points in the study. 

April 25-28 

The final week of the preachers training. The students seems tired but continue to endure. For the first two weeks, the weather is good because their are some rains and winds, but for the last two weeks, it is very hot. Even though they are inside the church building with aircon, when they go out, they can feel the heat of the sun and sometimes gives us headache. 

Wednesday, brother Sammy Velasco taught in our midweek service then followed by brother Harry Osborne. 

April 29

The last day of the training and just like in school, the graduation day. Brother Harry and brother Jonathan spoke of inspirational verses in the bible to help the students when they go out to the field and start to work as a preacher. Their families who are from different locations also came. It is hard to say goodbye to them. One month that we are with them and the bond of brotherhood is already there. My prayer is that, wherever they go, I wish of their success in reaching the lost and help to save more lost souls. 

Here are some of the pictures from the training.

May 1 (Sunday worship)

It's the Lord's day and we are back to our normal routine before the training. I am again assigned to teach in the teenager's class and we continue to study the book of Luke. My wife is again teaching in the children's class.

In the worship, brother Rody spoke on Proverbs 26:1-5.

In the afternoon, at Palca, I preached to them about "The Devil left Him" in Matthew 4. I am again working alone in the congregation but this time, I asked brother Junior Quines to lead the song. I am also training him to stand in front because our previous song leader, brother Lino Quines is already gone.

In Dagupan, Jhian and Henry are already with us after the one month training. Jhian spoke on our bible study and shared the lesson "Who is Christ?". He did a good job and after the worship I gave him more advice. I also preached the same lesson to them after the bible study.

May 8 (Sunday Worship)

In our Lord's day here in Tuguegarao, I again taught in the teenagers class with one of them is my daughter. My wife continue to do a good job with the kids.

In the worship brother Rody preached Proverbs 26:6-16.

In Palca, I preached to them about "Zaccheaus". It is summer time here in the Philippines that's why many of our brethren are on vacation. They are messaging me that they are away and also asks where is the congregation near the area so that they can attend worship. 

I Dagupan, we have the same situation with the brethren. They are sending me messages in our group chat in facebook and so I direct them to the preachers in those areas. I also preached the same lesson here while brother Henry taught first in our bible study about "Salvation". For the whole month of May, Jhian and Henry will be helping me in teaching our bible study at Dagupan, but next month, I will also bring them to Palca.