Preaching activities from December 6- 31, 2023

December 6 (Midweek Service)

For our bible study in the first Wednesday of the month, we should have a guest preacher to speak to us. Unfortunately, he wasn't able to come. We cannot contact him or anything. And so I am the one who taught. I shared the lesson about the Samaritans. This is just my draft outline and wasn't able to finish it yet, and so I only shared the sections that are done. I speak on the Samaritan at the well and those who were baptised in Acts 8. 

After the service, we brought my son to the hospital because his fever is not getting lower. He was diagnosed with Tonsillitis. We got back home after they gave him medicines.

December 9 (Gospel Meeting)

We were invited to the Gospel Meeting at Lattac Church where brother Jayson Tanguilan is preaching. I am one of their invited guest speakers. This is the first Gospel Meeting they have because it just started this year 2023. They also have their new building already and it is done. The chapel was full with guests from other nearby congregations also. Even outside, there are also listeners. 

Here are the list of the speakers.

Mark Daquioag - Samaritan (Good samaritan, Ten lepers)

Jay Gumpad - Become a disciple of Christ

Dennis Yuson - How to live faithfully as servants of Christ

Jerome Forelo - Thanksgiving through ages

Rody Gumpad - Matthew 28:1-15

Invitation was extended but no one came in front. At the end of the meeting, discussions continue and one lady decided to obey the gospel. We baptized her in the near river. 

December 10 (Sunday Worships)

In our bible study here at Tuguegarao, I shared to them Mark 15:1-47 about the trial of Jesus before Pilate and the crucifixion and death of Christ. In the sermon, brother Rody preached to us Matthew 28:11-15.

In the afternoon, at Palca, I also preached to them about the Samaritans, but this time it is all about the Ten things we can learn from the Ten lepers.

In Dagupan, brother Robert shared to them the lesson about Passover and Christmas.

December 10-13 (Hospital)

The fever of my son is still very high that's why we decided to bring him to the hospital. I still needed to go to Palca and Dagupan in the afternoon of the 10th to preach and so I just drop him and my wife to the hospital. My son was diagnosed at first with typhoid fever but then upon more evaluation, it was dengue fever. He stayed in the hospital Sunday afternoon to Wednesday afternoon. We thank God for helping us.

December 13 (Midweek service)

Upon arrival at home coming from the hospital, we went immediately to our bible study. We have a guest preacher who is brother Luis Nalog and he preached about "Christian Homes". We are already late when we got their that's why we didn't do the live streaming.

December 15 (Dagupan)

I went to visit sister Ligaya in Dagupan. She was the one who was recently baptized there. She got a high blood pressure that paralyses her right arm. Until now at the time of this writing, she still cannot more her right arm. May you please include her in your prayers.

December 16 (Palca)

I have a chance to visit sister Myrna Quines. She arrived coming from working abroad at Hongkong. We have good conversations about her work there and also the place where they worship. I also shared more encouraging passages in the bible regarding trusting God in all of His decisions/plans in our lives.

December 17 (Sunday Worship)

We moved our schedule in Dagupan in the morning because we had other activities after our worship. I preached about the "Mistakes of Naaman". I am happy to see our brethren who came back for holiday coming from their works in other towns. Sadly, it is just one week and they needed to go back to work again. After our worship, we had our year end thanksgiving. We do this every year to thank God for all His providence towards us. It is no longer part of the worship and we are doing it just like a birthday celebration. Even the funds used didn't come from our collection but only voluntary sharing of foods. We also have bible games activities.

In the afternoon, at Palca, brother Robert preached to us about "Kinds of Birth in the bible". Just like in Dagupan, some of our brethren also came home. Sadly, there are those who were not allowed by their employers to have a vacation. After the sermon, one young men came in front to confess his faith. He is just 17 years old and a schoolmate of Jhian and Henry. They are the once who are sharing him the gospel in their school. His name is Dave Amarille. I am seeing his interest in the work and wanted to follow what Jhian and Henry are doing. We will try our very best to teach him everything about the Lord's work. We also had a thanksgiving after the worship.

December 20 (Midweek Service)

In our bible study, we had brother Jay Gumpad teaching us. He preached about "Do we need to celebrate christmas?" After the study, invitation was again extended and one soldier obeyed the gospel. He is brother Reynold Anniban, a soldier in profession and a son-in-law of brother Luis Nalog. 

December 22 (Thanksgiving Bible Study)

Sister Gerlie Domingo asked us if we can have a bible study in the day of his son's birthday as a way to thank God for giving him as a precious blessing. Actually, it is really not the exact day of his birthday because if will still be on the 25th, but it will already be difficult to invite relatives on that day. His son's name is Christian, 2 years old. We had the bible study at Palca. We have many guests who are non-christians. This is also a great way to share the truth to them. With me are brother Robert Rances, Jay Gumpad, and Jerome Forelo who shared God's word. 

December 24 (Sunday Worship)

In our bible study here at Tuguegarao, brother Flor Constantino, one of our elders shared to the the introduction to the book of Luke.

In the sermon, they just asked me early morning to preached to them. And so I decided to preached the lesson Ten lessons we can learn from the ten lepers. I prefer this lesson because during this holidays, we are all reminded to thank God for all the blessings He had given us throughout the year and we should always be grateful about it.

In the afternoon, at Palca, I preached to them about the "Mistakes of Naaman". I thought we will only be few because not only did the other brethren went to their works but there are also brethren who told me that they will have a vacation in Baguio and Ilocos that's why they asked me the locations of the churches there. We have guests who are relatives of the brethren that makes our attendance high. 

In Dagupan, it is raining and so we had a hard time with our place to worship again. Our attendance is small. Brother Robert preached about "Religious but not righteous people".

December 26 (Hospital)

I went to visit Sister Gina Simangan in the hospital because she had a surgery on her gallbladder. It was the day where she is already allowed to go home after two days of her having the surgery.

December 27 (Gospel Meeting)

We were invited to the Gospel Meeting at Masisit Church where brother Celso Jacobo is preaching. I am one of their invited guest speaker and I preached about "Learning from the mistakes of the past". The second speaker is brother Rody and he preached on the whole book of Matthew. 

Invitation was extended and three precious souls obeyed the gospel.

In the evening, we had our midweek service. We arrived late coming from the gospel meeting but still heard most of the lesson. It was brother Boni Morales who preached and he shared the lesson "Be grateful".

December 28 (Bible study)

We should have a bible study at the house of brother George Paquing but unfortunately, he wasn't able to get back home. He cannot find any bus to ride on coming from San Mateo, Isabela. All buses and other transport vehicles are fully booked. Heavy traffic can be found anywhere and it is also hard to travel. I just helped in the work here in Tuguegarao for the things needed to prepare. 

December 31 (Sunday Worships)

In our worship here at Tuguegarao, brother Rody preached on both our bible study and sermon. He discussed on the Introduction of Luke and Mark. After the worship, I immediately travelled to Palca because they have requested me if we can have the worship earlier. All families, including us are also preparing to the New Year's eve. 

In Palca, brother Robert preached "Psalm 116:12 What shall I render to the Lord for all hos benefits to me?".

And in Dagupan, I preached the lesson about "Goals" which is like our New Year's resolution but pointing out on things we should always remember as christians and whatever the goal of Christ in our lives, that should also be our main goal.

Preaching activities from November 8 to December 3, 2023

 November 8 (Midweek Service)

We invited a guest preacher for our midweek service. He is from Lanna, Solana but preaching  in Camalanuigan. It is about 3 hours from there home. He is brother Jade Domingo, the son of brother Jimmy Domingo. He shared to us a good lesson on "How to overcome situation as Christian?"

November 9 (Angang)

I went to visit the Agpuon family. If you remember sister Jayzel, she is the one who had the surgery the previous month. She is not feeling better and can already walk on her own. Sister Princess Alicaycay also joined us and we studied Proverbs 4. 

November 12 (Sunday Worship)

In Tuguegarao, we are still in the book of Mark and we had brother Andy Aquino who shared to us Mark 13:24-36. He is not a preacher but he can do preaching as he is already retired and have been a member of the church since the congregation started in Tuguegarao, 30+ years ago. In the sermon, brother Rody continues to preach to us on the book of Matthew. He is now in Matthew 27:57-66.

In the afternoon, we invited the sons of brother Robert Pader. They are still young but wanted to go in several congregations to train themselves in standing in front of a congregation.

In Palca, brother Jeremy Pader preached to us. He is the eldest from the three of them and he shared the lesson "Here am I, send me". 

In Dagupan, brother Jerome Pader preached about "One thing". He is the third of the sibling. brother Rj Pader is also with us and he is the youngest. They are 5 children of brother Robert but only the three came. Brother Robert Rances and I gave additional points after the sermons. 

November 15 (Midweek service)

We have again another guest in our midweek service at Tuguegarao. The elders decided that we will do this again. This time, it was brother Sagrado Addamag, who is a preacher of three congregations in Tabuk area. He shared to us "The new things that Christians have".

November 16 (Angang)

We had a new contact at Angang. It is the next village from Palca and many brethren are also from that area. Mr. George Paquing is a listener of our radio program. He have problems with his sight and so the only way he can find the truth is through listening. He's been listening to several radio programs here in our region and we are the only once he contacted. We visited him in their house and we gathered his family and their neighbors. With me are brothers Robert Rances, Dennis Yuson, Jimmy Duque, Rogelio Esperanza, Fernando Duque and Alex Geniba. Brother Dennis was the one who shared the lesson but we all stand in front to share a short message from the bible. After the lesson, brother George decided that he already wanted to be baptized. We brought him to Palca in the baptistery and immersed him in water. We are very happy for the quick response of brother George. We are remembered of the Eunuch who was baptized in his way back home.

November 19 (Sunday Worship)

In the morning at Tuguegarao, for our bible study, we have again the youngest men who shared God's word in front here in the congregation. We have brother Lance Panopio who shared "Mark 14:1-21". He is now getting better and I am thinking of inviting him someday in Palca and Dagupan to preach also. 

In the sermon, I needed to step up because brother Rody was rush to the hospital the night after. We brought him there because he became unconscious and just fell over their bed. I preached the sermon about "The Nots of the devil".

In the afternoon at Palca, brother Robert Rances preached on "What will happen on Jesus’ return?". 

In Dagupan, I also preached the same lesson "The Nots of the devil". Our weather is getting colder already as December comes. Many brethren are getting sick because of the change of climate. Many of them are sending me messages asking for prayers because they have colds, flu and even fever.

November 23 (Midweek Service)

We invited again preacher to join us. The elders invited brother Jeremy Pader and he shared the same lesson he preached in Palca "Here am I, send me". He did better now because he told me, this is the same lesson he is preaching to several congregations he went to this November. Lord willing, we will invite him again next year together with his younger brother

November 24 (Dagupan)

I went to Dagupan to visit sister Susan and Elsie Agustin. Thankfully, I arrived in time because they are preparing to go to the field again. We had a 30 minutes devotion by studying the bible and praying together.

November 26 (San Francisco, San Manuel Church)

I was invited in the Gospel Meeting at San Francisco Church. It is a new congregation and they are having their services in one of the house of the member. I am only told a day after that I will be one of the speakers and so I just preached the same lesson I already have. It was me, brother Rogelio Esperanza and brother Rody Gumpad who were the speakers. With us is brother Robert Pader and his son Jeremy also. 

After the preaching, invitation was extended and 5 precious souls confessed their faith. We baptized them in the near water channel. 

November 27 (Sunday Worships)

In the morning at Tuguegarao, brother Lance continued to share chapter 14 of the book of Mark. This time, he is already in Mark 14:22-42. In the sermon, brother Rody preached on "Matthew 28:1-10".

In the afternoon, at Palca, I also preached the lesson "The Nots of the devil".

In Dagupan, brother Robert preached "What will happen on Jesus’ return?". 

November 29 (Midweek service)

Our invited preacher for our bible study is brother Boni Morales and he preached about "The importance of our decisions of life". He is a preacher at Bangag Church together with brother Robert and also in  new congregation that started just this month is Dassun.

December 1 (Bible study)

We should have bible study again in the house of brother George Paquing. Unfortunately, I got sick from Wednesday until Friday. I got fever and colds that affected my voice much. I contacted the other preachers who should also be coming with me and to my surprised, they are also sick. We are not used to cold weather here in our region that's why many are getting sick. Even in the clinics, lines are very long for check-ups.

December 3 (Sunday Worship)

In the morning at Tuguegarao, brother Lance shared the last part of the 14th chapter of Mark from verses 43-72. Lord willing, next Sunday, I will be sharing the whole chapter 15. 

In the sermon, brother Flor Constantino preached to us and he shared the lesson "Where are the dead?". I should be the one preaching but because of my voice, he volunteered. I can already preach but I will still be working the whole day and so he told me that he will take care of the preaching here.

In the afternoon, at Palca, brother Robert preached about "Feast of Passover" and also talk about "Christmas".

In Dagupan, I preached the lesson "Are you a Samaritan?". Sharing to them the examples of the three separate stories about Samaritans in the bible. I needed to stop once in a while because my throat is hurting. After the sermon, we have the invitation again and this time, three precious souls obeyed the gospel. They are Ligaya Lagda, Pasing Castro and Arlyn Castro. We brought them to the baptistery at Palca and baptized them. 

Some of our brethren from Palca and Dagupan are starting to come back to their town. This December, we might have a big attendance in our worships again.