Preaching activities from August 3-31, 2022

 August 3 (Midweek service)

We continue to invite preachers from other congregation to teach in our midweek bible study. This time, it was brother Manny Pader who is a preacher at Bagunot and Santiago Church. He shared to us a great lesson about "Time to wake up"

August 5 (Bible Lectureship)

We fetch brother Keith in the airport early morning and we went straight to our bible study after that here in Tuguegarao. This is a preachers lectureship where preachers from different towns came here to join us. Brother Keith Greer taught about the "Sin of dishonesty". He preached this because there are filipino preachers who are taking advantage of the generosity of american brethren. Someone told me that a preacher here keeps on asking money everytime he sends a report to the congregation where his daughter is attending in America. While listening to the report of his father in front of their congregation, his daughter felt very shameful and that's the reason why she never attends the services anymore. That's sad because of what this preacher did that makes his daughter unfaithful to the Lord. He became the stumbling block. There are a lot of things discussed by brother Keith about dishonesty of preachers and I am praying that this should stop.

In the afternoon, brother Jay and I brought brother Keith to Lanna Church where brother Jimmy Domingo is preaching. He preached the lesson "Open our eyes?". After the lesson, invitation was extended and there were 2 precious souls who obeyed the gospel.

August 6 (Gospel Meetings)

In the morning was our scheduled Gospel Meeting at Palca Church. We also invited the brethren at Dagupan to come. Brother Keith was the first speaker and he preached about "Will we be happy with sin?". And brother Rody followed with a lesson on "Proverbs 27:1-7". We extended the invitation and there were two precious souls who obeyed the gospel. One is Jaylord who is attending our services at Palca and the other one is Denisia from Dagupan.

In the afternoon, we went to the Gospel Meeting at Maguirig Church where brother Jerome is preaching. Brother Keith first preached again and he shared "A brief glimpse of judgment" then followed by brother Rody "Proverbs 27:8-14". There were also four young ladies who confess their faith and was baptized into Christ.

August 7 (Sunday Worships)

In our young people class, I shared to them Luke 9:28-62. We continue to have the 9 attendance in our class. There are many young people in the congregation, but sad to say that they are always late. There are some of them who only arrives in the middle of the sermon already. I am suggesting to the elders that we should stop the live streaming already because there are those who only watch in the livestream and never attends the worship anymore. They are no longer in fellowship with the brethren. But as their decision, we will still do it. 

In the sermon, brother Keith also mentioned about the live streaming and he told us the same thing that's why they ended doing it. The topic of his sermon is "I want to be a worker for the Lord" and as a worker of the Lord, we should never forsake our assembling together.

In the afternoon at Palca, I preached the whole chapter of Luke 9 while in Dagupan, Jhian preached the lesson "Trials that come into our life" then I followed with the lesson on Luke 9 also.

August 8  (Radio Program)

Brother Jay preached in the radio because I went to the burial of my uncle.

August 9 (Gospel Meetings)

In the morning, we went to the Gospel Meeting at Babalag Church where brother Geronimo Ganela is preaching. Outside of the building, they are trying to rebuild the chapel to make it bigger because they can no longer accommodate the number of brethren inside. Brother Keith preached the lesson about "Life instruction manual" and brother Jerome summarized it in our language. There were 11 who were converted into Christ in the meeting.

In the afternoon, brother Jay and I brought brother Keith to Lingu Church where brother Robert Rances is preaching. He also shared the lesson about "Open our eyes" as requested by their preacher. One young lady confessed her faith and was baptized.

August 10 (Gospel Meeting)

In the morning, we went to Minagbag Church where brother Jay Gumpad is preaching. Brother Keith preached the lesson about "The perfect match" which is about marriage and the church. Invitation was extended and 9 precious souls obeyed the gospel.

In the evening, we had our midweek service. Brother Efren Respicio was invited and he preached about "Hebrews 12:1-2".

August 12 (Visitation at Palca)

I went to visit again sister Emy Rivard and here daughter Skyla. They just arrived coming back from Manila where they brought brother Ricky in the international flight going back to the US to visit his sick father. I shared the words of God to them and prayed for the healing of her father-in-law.

August 14 (Sunday worships)

In our young people class, I shared to them Luke 10:1-23. In the sermon, I am also the one who preached and I shared the lesson "Peter's Legacy"

In the afternoon, I also preached the same lesson in Palca and Dagupan.

August 17 (Midweek service)

In our midweek service, brother Jerry Soliva was invited who is a preacher at Sampaguita Church. He shared the lesson about "Elder's duties".

August 18 (Gospel Meeting)

Brother Jay and I traveled to Cabuluan Church to join the gospel meeting where brother Fidelfin Miranda is preaching. Brother Keith preached the lesson entitled "Why?", it is all questions about the church answered.

August 21 (Sunday Worships)

I taught in our young people class Luke 10:25-41. In the sermon, I preached about "For what reason have you sent for me?" in Acts 10.

In the afternoon, at Palca, I preached to them about "The Nobleman's son healed".

In Dagupan, Henry taught first about "Acts of worship", then I followed with the lesson about "The good Samaritan".

August 22 (Radio Program)

I also preached in the radio program about "The good samaritan".

August 24 (Midweek service)

Brother Randy Lamarca was invited and he is a preacher at Kinama and Dagupan Church in Kalinga Province. He sacrifice coming with just his motorbike even though it is raining. HE shared a wonderful lesson about "You are not your own". All our body parts are not our own and so we need to use it as God wants.

August 28 (Sunday Worship)

I didn't went to visit brethren for the last days because I have a continuous migraine for almost 3 days straight. 

In our young people class, I summarized to them Luke 11-12. In the sermon, brother Flor Constantino, one of our elders preached the lesson "The parable of the lost son"

In Palca, Jhian preached the sermon on "You are lost, unless..." and I also added some verses to discuss after him.

In Dagupan, I preached about "What can we learn about the characters in 2 Samuel 11 and 12.

August 31 (Midweek service)

Brother Robert Pader was invited and he preached about "The only way is to obey".

Preaching activities from July 6-August 1, 2022

 July 6 (Midweek service)

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

July 7 (Palca)

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

July 8 (Calantac)

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

July 10 (Sunday services)

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

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

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

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

July 11 (Radio program)

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

July 13 (Midweek service)

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

July 14 (Dagupan)

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

July 16-21 (Hospital)

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

July 24 (Sunday service)

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

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

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

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

July 25 (Radio Program)

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

July 27 (Midweek service)

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

July 29 (Distribution of Invitation)

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

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

July 30 (Young People Lectureship)

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

July 31 (Sunday services)

In our young people class, we studied Luke 9:1-27. We only finished a few verses because I ask them to read each verse before I explain.

In the sermon, brother Rody preached "Proverbs 29:22-27).

In the afternoon, at Palca, I decided to preached also to them Luke 9:1-27 and same also in Dagupan Church.

August 1 (Radio Program)

I preached in the radio program about "Denying ourselves".