Preaching activities from December 7, 2022 to January 8, 2023

December 7 (Midweek Service)

The weeks where we invited preachers from other congregations already ended and this remaining weeks of the year, it is our elders time to teach in our bible study. This time, it was brother Lino Darauay. He shared to us the lesson about "Two appointments".

December 8-10 (Hospitalization of my son)

I brought my son to the hospital because of severe stomach pain. He was diagnosed of Streptoccal Glumerlunonephritis. We got out of the hospital Saturday evening. 

December 11 (Sunday Worships)

My wife and I are still working on teaching the children and teenagers in our respective classes while the elderly have their bible studies on the book of Matthew. This is done in the same time. After that, we will all join together in the worship. I discussed in our teenagers class on John 21 and 22. In the sermon, brother Rody preached "Matthew 5:1-12".

In the afternoon, at Palca, I preached to them the question "Do I have to?" This is a question of those who lack faith regarding on worship services, if they should always attend, in reading and studying the bible and in fellowship with the brethren. 

In Dagupan, Jhian first preached about "How to live?" then I followed with the same lesson in Palca.

December 12 (Radio Program)

For the remaining two months of our radio program contract, I am still the one in charge of preaching every Monday. This will end in January 31, 2023. I preached over the radio the lesson "Creatures of Choice".

December 14-17 (Hospitalization)

After the last week of my son getting hospitalized, I am also brought there. I got high fevers for two days and so my wife decided to bring me to the hospital. I got diagnosed with Amoebiasis and Dengue Fever. We got out of the hospital Saturday evening. My blood platelet is already normal but still I feel dizzy and weak.

December 18 (Sunday Worship)

Because of my body still not responding to what I want to do, we didn't have class with the teenagers. In the worship, we have a guest from Ilocos Region, brother Rolly Salvador. He preached to us a wonderful lesson about "Amazing Grace" coming from the lyrics of the song, he discussed every detail of it.

I didn't have the strength to go to Palca and Dagupan in the afternoon, that's why I asked brother Dennis Yuson to go and do the work.

December 19 (Radio Program)

I am still weak but because I can just call over the radio and connect me in the air, I still preach. I am just sitting in the couch here in our house and preaching through phone call. I preached the lesson we can all learn from the story of Naaman.

December 21 (Midweek service)

For the remaining Wednesday of the month, brother Rody decided that he will do the preaching. He discussed to us Matthew 5:17-26.

December 23 (Visitation)

Back to normal and I can again visit our brethren. I got a chance to visit the Tappa Family. Sister Jobelyn is the only christian in their family but I got a chance to meet her parents and siblings. I shared to them a short lesson and it is about the church because they also need to go back to their work.

December 25 (Sunday Worship)

I've been invited to several activities during the date and so I decided to ask permission to the church at Tuguegarao to go and have it all done. 

In the morning, we first had our worship at Dagupan and I preached to them the lesson on the reasons "Why did they have to die?". For example, on the case of Adam and Eve, they died because they sin, for Abel, he died because his brother sinned and so forth. 

After our worship, I was invited to the house of sister Maribel Manicad for a thanksgiving prayer. They are thanking God because even though she had diabetes, with the help of God, she is now getting better. Not only that but also because her mother is celebrating her 61st birthday.

In the afternoon, our regular schedule in Palca for our worship. I also preached to them the same lesson. After the lesson, another invitation of thanksgiving. This time for Janice. She is just 5 years old, and also celebrating her birthday. They asked me to share a lesson on the bible about giving thanks and also for a prayer.

December 26 (Radio Program)

I preached over the radio the lesson on "Things to forget this 2022". It is all about our setbacks, sorrows and sins.

December 28 (Wedding at Cabuluan)

We were invited to a wedding of the son of brother Sherwin Miranda who is also a cousin of my wife. It is a long travel going to their area. I was ask to lead the opening prayer and brother Rody preached at about Marriage and also did the ceremony. We arrived home at around 8pm already and so we didn't catch up our midweek service at Tuguegarao.

January 1 (Sunday Worships)

We did not have class again for the teenagers as requested by the elders because we have a guest preacher and that there are still activities to be done after the worship. Our guest is brother Lance Coloma, he is from Alibago Church but now working in Manila and helping in the work at Pasay Church. He preached a lesson about "Call To Worship". 

In the afternoon, at Palca, Jhian was the scheduled preacher. He preach about "How to live?". Henry also help in the work by leading songs. Our attendance is very low due to the heavy rain. The only way they can come to church is by walking and so that is difficult for them to come.

In Dagupan, I preached to them the lesson about "Fear". For this year 2023, we do not know what our fate will be and sometimes that causes us to fear. But if we do not lack faith in God, that will be easy because we know, He will not forsake us.

January 2 (Radio Program)

I decided to preach also the same lesson about "Fear" over the radio.

January 4 (Midweek service)

In our midweek service, brother Rody discussed to us "Matthew 6".

January 7 (Postponed Gospel Meeting)

The last week, I was asked by our elders who are also the preachers at Nangalisan Church that I will be one of the speakers in their Gospel Meeting, and also gave me a topic to discussed and so I didn't make any other schedules and prepare for it. But unfortunately, because of unexplained circumstances, they re-scheduled the Gospel meeting on January14.

January 8 (Sunday Worships)

Back to our class with the teenagers, we now went back to the start of the bible which is the book of Genesis. We started with the first chapter as discussion.

In the sermon, I am also the one who preach. Brother Rody was invited in Villa Salud Church and so the elders asked me to take his place and do the sermon. I preached the lesson about "Do I have to?". This is the lesson I preach weeks ago but because they haven't heard it yet, I decided to preached it. After the worship, I lady came to the elders and ask some questions until she finally decided to obey the gospel. I help in immersing her in water. She is our new sister in Christ, sister Jenalyn Ocon.

In the afternoon, at Palca, we are back to our average attendance because the weather is good. I preached to them about "The Rich Fool". Discussing the good traits he have, his blunder and his fall, teaching us not to follow his footsteps but to always thank and think God every moment of our lives.

In Dagupan, Jhian preached first about "Christian Priorities". A good lesson for the start of the year. If we have a new years resolution, it should be to look on our priorities which is to obey God always. I also preached after him and shared also about the "Rich Fool".

Preaching activities from November 7 - December 5, 2022

 November 7 (Radio Program)

I am still asked by our brethren here at Metro Tuguegarao to preach every Monday over the radio. This time, I preached the lesson about "Prayers Unanswered".

November 9 (Midweek Service)

We continue to have guests preachers from other congregations on our bible study. This time, we have brother Jerome Forelo. He is a member here before but when he started to work in two congregations, Villa Salud Church and Maguirig Church, his family decided to moved their membership there. He shared to us a wonderful lesson about "Fight the good fight"

November 11 (Palca)

I went to visit brother Mark Marzan because I haven't seen him for a while in our worships. I found out that he is applying for a work in Manila and been there for a while now. He just came home the last Wednesday to get his things and will go back to Manila the next Monday. He said he will attend first our worship on Sunday before leaving. I read to him passages of the bible and also prayed together with him. I gave him the address of the congregation at Pasay to join them on Sundays.

November 13 (Sunday worships)

In our young people class here at Tuguegarao, I discussed to them John 3 and 8. Our attendance is the same as always, 3 boys and 5 girls. I am trying to help the eldest boy from among them (Lance) to stand and lead prayers. He have a potential to become a preacher also because he have the courage to speak and have a lot of knowledge in the bible.

In our worship, brother Rody preached "Why attend bible class?" This lesson is reminding everyone that we should not only attend Sunday services but also Midweek services.

In the afternoon, at Palca, I preached to them the lesson "Did God really mean that?" This is all about the commandments of God that sometime people think, it is very simple and maybe God will not care if we disobey it, but that is not what the bible is telling us. Every sin committed, their is a consequence. Examples are Uzziah, the man who picked woods during the sabbath and many more.

In Dagupan, Jhian taught in our bible study about "Work of obedience as a condition for salvation". I am happy to always listen to him and Henry when they preach because even though they are very busy right now in their school, they still have time to prepare good lessons. After him, I also preached the same lesson to the brethren.

November 14 (Radio Program)

I didn't preach in the radio during this time because the elders asked me to do something for the church here in Tuguegarao.

November 16 (Midweek service)

In our bible study, we have brother Jay Gumpad as our teacher. He is also a member here before but when the brethren at Minagbag decided to have their worship in the morning, he and his wife moved their membership there, but all the kids are here with us in Tuguegarao. Their eldest daughter is one of my students in the young people class. He shared to us a wonderful lesson about "Warning to all the living".

November 18 (Dagupan)

I visited the Villafuerte sisters in Dagupan. I also haven't seen them around for a month already. They told me about several activities in school and promise to come to worship when everything is done. As of the day of this blog, they've been attending our worships already.

November 20 (Sunday Worships)

In our young people class, I discussed to them "John 9-10".

In our sermon, brother Rody preached "Matthew 3". Right now, we will study the whole book of Matthew.

In the afternoon, at Palca, I preached to them the lesson about "Vessels of Honor". How we can show to the world that we are indeed people who will be honored by God and men.

In Dagupan, I also preached the same lesson. We decided that I will be the only one to preach because the weather is not good and it any moment, it might rain again. We still do not have a church building and just like before, if it rains, we cannot hear each other. Please help us pray that we can already build our own chapel soon. We already bought a land with the help of the brethren from the US but we still do not have funds to start the building.

November 21 (Gospel Meetings and Radio Program)

Together with brother Rody Gumpad and James Attaban, we traveled around 6:30 in the morning to go to the Gospel Meeting at the towns of Gonzaga and Sta. Ana. We arrived in the first congregation at Limbus Church at around 10:30. Brethren from other congregations also joined the gospel meeting. They are from San Jose Church and Capadeco Church. Brother Rody preached "Hear the voice of Jesus" while I help in other works. Invitation was extended and 10 precious souls obeyed the gospel. We baptized them in the near river, at around 100m away from the meeting place. The water from the river is very strong because of the rain, but the brethren there use to it that's why there is no problem during the baptism. 

Before going to the next place, we stopped by on a gasoline station to preach in the radio. By using our phone, they connected us to the station. The three of us preached over the radio. This is a good thing about gadgets right now. Wherever we are, we can still do the program.

The next place we went to preach is at Maging Church. They are a small group but very dedicated. James and I were asked to lead songs and prayers. Brother Rody preached about "Destiny of Man". Invitation was extended and 8 forwarded. Two of them are disqualified because they still do not know what they are doing. They are still young and need to study more. We baptized the 6 of them near a channel water. 

November 23 (Midweek service)

I am the one scheduled to preach but a month ago, brother Reymund Welba came with brother Victor Sinon and he asked me if he can take my place. I happily agreed because I am always teaching here in Tuguegarao and for him to preach will be a joy to all of us. He came with his wife and he preached about "Make your calling and election sure".

November 24 onwards

I went to get brother Jay Gumpad out of the hospital last Wednesday and the next day, I got cough, then comes next is flu and fever. My kids and wife also got the same sickness in the next days. Thursday, I can still manage to work, but came Saturday, headache struck me with the other sicknesses that made me stay on bed. 

November 27 (Sunday Worships)

I asked the elders if we can cancel our young people class to avoid passing the sickness and they agreed. I still attended our worship and prepared the things we needed for livestreaming, but on the middle of the sermon, I got very weak that they told me to go and rest already. In short, I went home and there's nothing I can do because my body won't allow me to work. 

In the afternoon, brother Rody and sister Tessie went to Palca and Dagupan because I can no longer go.

November 30 (Midweek service)

In our bible study, one of our elders taught. Brother Flor Constantino, shared the lesson about "Do not get caught outside when God shuts"

December 4 (Sunday Worships)

I am still not feeling well, I got dizzy from time to time but still manage to teach in our young people class. I shared to them "John 12-15". We are almost finished with the book and we are planning to go back to Genesis when we finished this.

In the sermon, brother Rody preached on Matthew 4.

In the afternoon, at Palca, I preached to them "Irony of the cross". This is the first Sunday of the last month of the year and I am happy that we continue to be diligent in the work. 

In Dagupan, I also preached the same lesson. It's a little bit cold now and a few rain makes our worship harder. We have done our work for the Lord properly even with many hindrances. 

December 5 (Radio Program)

I also preached in the radio program about the "Irony of the cross". After the lesson, I received text messages of appreciation, but I owe it all to God because He is the one who continue to heal me from my sickness and the one giving me the knowledge to preach His word.

Preaching activities from October 12 to November 6, 2022

 October 12 (midweek service)

For our midweek service, we continue to have guest speakers as suggested by our elders. This time, we have brother Jimmy Domingo with us. He is the preacher at Lanna Church in Solana. He spoke about "Salvation of man is very important to God".

October 13 (Gospel Meetings)

We were invited for a Gospel Meeting at Santiago Church in Quirino where brother Victor Ramos is preaching. This is my first time going to that congregation and also that area. They are a group of liberals before but now repented and went back to the true doctrine of Christ. It was Thursday and according to him, many of the brethren who are students are in schools. Brother Geronimo Ganela is the first speaker and he spoke about "Ephesians 5:16". He moves very slowly now because of his age and also a weak voice, but still very effected like before. The second speaker is brother Rody who preached "Heed God's warning". Invitation was extended, but no response. They are very happy to see us for the first time and wanted to schedule another day where everyone will come.

In the afternoon, we went directly to Alibago Church where brother Rody and brother Robert Rances are preaching. Brother Jonathan Tango was the first speaker and he spoke about "Walking in newness of Life". I followed with the lesson about "Peter's Legacy". After the preaching, benevolence were distributed by brother Rody.

October 15 (Radio Program)

Brother Jay and I exchange days again for the program. He have family plans during the Saturday and so he asked me to take over his time. I preached about "Dangers of Apostasy".

October 16 (Sunday Worships)

In Tuguegarao, I shared in the young people class "Luke 24". In the sermon, brother Rody preached "Proverbs 31:10-17"

In the afternoon, at Palca, I preached a sarcastic lesson "Hindrances on the road to hell". That is, our parents who teach us God's way, the bible, the examples by the first Christians and more.

In Dagupan, Jhian first spoke, and he shared the lesson "Are Christians to judge?" then I followed with the lesson "The True Church of Christ". Invitation was extended and one precious soul confess his faith. We baptized brother Vidasto Castro in the baptistery at Palca. He is the husband of sister Alma who was first baptized earlier in the month. 

October 16 (Radio Program)

I shared in the radio program the lesson "Why am I here?". The lesson is about the purpose of living.

October 19 (Midweek service)

In our bible study, we have brother Jimmy Duque who is a preacher of three congregations in the town of Amulung. He shared the lesson about "Authority of Christ".

October 21 (Visit at Dagupan)

I went to Dagupan to visit a sick sister. She is sister Jobelyn Mangulad. She is again very weak because of her diabetes. We read the bible and prayed together.

October 23 (Sunday Worships)

For the teenager's class, we started with the first chapter of the book of John. My wife continue to teach also in the children's class every Sunday. In the sermon, brother Rody discussed "Proverbs 31:18-24"

In Palca, I preached to the "Signs on the road to heaven" while in Dagupan, I preached the other destination of souls which is "Hindrances on the road to hell".

October 24 (Radio Program)

I preached in the radio about "Noah". We have problem with the connection that's why my lesson was cut short.

October 25 (Bible study)

We were invited to a birthday party of the son of sister Monet Mora. They decided that we will have a bible study first before having the celebration. I invited brother Jerome Forelo, Edgar Corpuz and Jerry Soliva to help me with the work. Brother Jerome did the preaching and he shared about "Giving Thanks". There are many non-Christians in the audience and it is a great opportunity also to share the truth.

October 26 (Midweek service)

We have brother Victor Sinon with us who is a preacher at De Abra Church. He preached about "A true Christian".

October 27-29

No other activities because of the continuous rain and typhoon.

October 30 (Sunday Worships)

In our teenager's class, there are only three of them who attended. The other brethren cannot leave their houses anymore because of the flood. We started with the first half of the lesson "8 signs in the book of John". In the sermon, brother Rody ended our lesson on the book of Proverbs.

In the afternoon, I didn't go to Palca and Dagupan because there is this one bridge that is already overflowing and already closed to the public. I cannot pass through it and so I contacted Jhian and Henry to be the one preaching in both congregations.

October 31 (Radio Program)

I continued with the lesson I preached the last week which is all about Noah. It was also a right timing because of the flood we are having. 

November 2 (Midweek service)

We have brother Joeben Jacobo with us who is a preacher at the town of Gattaran and Alcala. He shared the lesson about "Jesus' reliance upon scriptures".

November 3 (Visitation)

Our electricity is out most of the time during the flood that makes our area very hot again. No more rains but the water is still there. I went to see the conditions of our brethren at Palca and Dagupan. There are brethren who were flooded in the low areas. Crops were all destroyed and many things damaged. Regarding their health, they are all fine.

November 4 (Funeral Service)

Brother Jay invited us to help him in the work in Minagbag where our sister Venus Ordonio's wake is situated. It is the last night and they requested for a service. Brother Jay led our singing, James Attaban our opening prayer, Jerome preached about "Truth about life" then I led our closing prayer. Our sister Venus died from accident. She got dizzy because of high blood pressure, fell down and hit the side of the chair that causes her comatose. After 3 days, she died. Please pray for her family. Only she is the Christian in their family.

November 6 (Sunday Worships)

In our teenager's class, we finished the lesson on  "8 signs in the book of John". In the sermon, brother Rody preached "Will Sin make us happy?"

In the afternoon, at Palca, I also preached the lesson about "Noah and the flood".

In Dagupan, Jhian was the first on to preach and he shared about "Love", then I followed with the same lesson. 

Preaching Activities from September 4 to October 9, 2022

 September 4 (Sunday Worships)

In our class for the teenagers, I discussed to them Luke chapters 13-15. We are enjoying our study together and giving them also activities to answer. My wife continue to teach the younger kids in their own class every Sunday.

In the sermon here in Tuguegarao, brother Rody preached from Proverbs 30:1-9.

In the afternoon at Palca, We have returning brethren coming from Hongkong who is working as a domestic helper, sister Myrna Quines and also a few visitors. I preached to them the lesson "From heaven or from Man?". It is about doctrines/sayings that we hear a lot around us and explaining to them if it follows all the Lord's command.

In Dagupan, Jhian first shared a lesson on "Romans 1" then I followed with the same lesson "From heaven of from Man?" in the sermon. We continue to worship in the house of brother Enzo Simangan. There are also visitors who are joining us every Sunday.

September 5 (Radio Program)

Brother Jay and I are the once who are scheduled to preach on the radio program here in Tuguegarao every Monday and Saturday. I am scheduled every Monday but sometimes, if there are things we needed to do, we exchange days. This time, I preached in the radio. I shared the lesson "Which command to follow?". 

September 7 (Midweek Service)

We came late in our midweek service because of the heavy traffic in our town. I went to get my son in school and when we went to church, wherever you try do drive, it is heavy traffic. Everything is now normal here that's why all schools, offices etc are now back.

Brother Macky Miguel from Piat shared a lesson to us about "God's greenhouse".

September 9 (Dagupan Bible study)

I went to Dagupan and was joined by Jhian and Henry. We went to have a bible study at the house of Mrs. Alma Castro. I shared to them about the "True Church in the bible". They are members of the Free Believers Church.

September 11 (Sunday worships)

In our class with the teenagers, I discussed to them Luke 16 and 17. Just like before, they are only 8 of them among many teenagers in the church. Only this 8 or sometimes 10 teens are joining our class and the others only come at worship time. We are trying to encouraged those others but still they always come late. 

In the sermon, brother Rody preached "Proverbs 30:10-17".

In Palca, I preached to them the lesson "The man God chose to raise His Son" and as we all know, it is Joseph. It is a very good example of a great father and even though he is not the real father of Jesus, he treated Him as his won.

In Dagupan, Jhian preached a lesson about "You are lost unless" then I followed in the sermon the same lesson. Mrs. Alma came together with his husband in our worship. 

September 12 (Radio Program)

I preached in the radio about "Rich Man and Lazarus". The main point of the topic is about being kind and generous to everyone. 

September 15 (Midweek service)

Our guest speaker for this evening is brother Edgar Corpuz who is the local preacher at San Vicente Church and also working with brother Jerome in Maguirig Church. He shared to us the lesson "Serve with gladness". The title already speaks for itself. Serving God doesn't only mean sacrifice but with a sincere heart and with gladness also.

September 17 (Palca Visitation)

I visited sister Myrna in Palca. She is the one who is working at Hongkong together with other brethren who are also from the same area. There are 5 of them who are from Palca that are working there. I talked to her and she shared their experiences especially during the pandemic. I tried to comfort her with God's word and joined in prayer.

September 18 (Sunday worships)

In our young people class, I discussed to them Luke 18. After the sharing, we have also short discussions. My wife continue with their class also because she is the one appointed by our elders to teach them every Sunday.

In the sermon, brother Rody preached "Proverbs 30:18-23"

In the afternoon, at Palca, I preached to them Proverbs 10:7 which is "The memory of the righteous is blessed", giving them examples of bible characters who are righteous and we must follow them because of the example of faith they have.

In Dagupan, Henry shared the lesson about "Adoption" and I also preached the same lesson to them.

September 21 (Midweek Service)

Our guest for this evening is brother Alex Genilba who is the local preacher at Karikitan church. He shared to us the lesson about "When God will not hear us".

September 24 (Radio program)

It was my schedule this day because brother Jay have other activities to attend to. I preached the lesson about "Remembrance" which is about the Lord's supper. There are doctrines of man about this, and by this lesson, I answered some of them. We are only given 30 minutes air time in the radio that's why we cannot discussed everything.

September 25 (Sunday Worships)

In the teenagers class, I shared to them Luke 19 and mostly on the part where Jesus entered Jerusalem.

In the sermon, brother Rody preached to us "Proverbs 30:24-28"

In the afternoon, at Palca, I preached a lesson about "Homophones". Words with the same pronunciation but with different meanings. For example, what should we follow, the sum of God's word, or some of God's word?.

In Dagupan, Jhian shared a lesson "How does your light shine?" Then I again followed with the same topic.

September 26 (Radio Program)

I took a part of the lesson from the sermon I preached and I focus on the "Sum of God's word" that we all should follow. We should not take away some part of it and we should not add anything.

September 28 (Midweek service)

Our guest this time is brother Jayson Tanguilan, the preacher at Illuru Church. There is also another congregation he is preaching but I forgot the place. It is a new congregation that he started. He shared to us the topic "Hindrances to spiritual growth".

September 29 and following

I didn't have any activity for this days because I had several headaches daily. I do not know the reason and they just told me to get some rest. Even on our worships, the pain is still there but I continued to do my work.

October 2 (Sunday Worships)

Even with my health problem, I thank God that He gave me the strength and knowledge to share His word. In our young people class, we studied Luke 20.

In the sermon, brother Rody preached "Proverbs 30:28-33".

In Palca, Jhian came with me and he preached about "God's place for you".

In Dagupan, I preached the lesson about "Signs on the road to heaven". After the sermon, invitation is again extended and we are thankful for the two souls who came in front to confess their faith. Mrs. Alma Castro who is joining us since our visitation to their house and Angel Simangan who is just 10 years old. She's been joining us every Sunday and other activities in the church. I am sure she already understand everything even during her confession, she answered well and prepared. Jhian immersed them in water in the near river. I am praying that one of this days, sister Alma's husband will also obey the gospel. He is also joining in our services.

October 3 (Radio program)

I was late in bringing my son to his school and so I needed to rush back to preach in the radio. Unfortunately, because of the traffic, I didn't reach home. I stopped on a parking space and I made a call to the radio station to hook me up. In short, I preached there. And I remembered the lesson I preached the last Sunday which is "Signs on the road to heaven". Those signs are like the road signs we need to follow like the stop sign, meaning, we should stop sinning, to u-turn, meaning, we should not go back to our old lives and many more.

October 5 (Midweek service)

We have again brother Robert Pader as our guest speaker. He is preaching in two congregations and Bangag and Bauan. He shared to us "What are our wishes".

October 9 (Sunday worships)

In our young people class, we studied Luke 21-22. We are already near the part where Jesus showed how He loved us by sacrificing Himself.

In the sermon, brother Rody preached "Proverbs 31:1-9".

In Palca, I preached to them about "Centurions' faith". After our worship, it rained very hard.

In Dagupan, the rain continues, and as I said, we are only having our worship at the house of brother Enzo. I needed to shout in order for them to hear me. It is cold and some are getting wet but still we finished our obligation on that day. We all went home joyfully because we know that whatever the situation is, if we worshipped God in spirit and truth, He will be happy.