Preaching activities from January 3 to February 4, 2024

January 3 (Midweek Service)

For our first midweek service of the month, the elders decided that we will invite again preachers from other congregations. This day, it was brother Jay Gumpad. He is from here n Tuguegarao but is no longer part of the congregation. His membership together with his wife is in Minagbag Church where he is preaching but her three daughters are worshipping with us here in Tuguegarao. He shared to us the lesson entitled "Take no part in any unfruitful works". 

January 5 (Dagupan)

I went to visit sister Ligaya. After her baptism last November, just after 5 days, she got stroke. She cannot move her right arm and until now she is suffering with it. We got to pray with her family and study with them.

January 7(Sunday Worship)

For our first Sunday of the year, it is a joyful day as we see the brethren coming back home from their work in other provinces/state. Our attendance is more than 150 and it is not regular that we have that number. Sadly, they needed to go back to their work after two days. 

In our bible study, brother Flor Constantino started our study on the book of Luke. He shared to us the sections on "Luke 1:1-38".

In the sermon, brother Rody also started a new book and it is on Mark 1:1-10. After the sermon, invitation was extended and two precious souls obeyed the gospel. We finished late in our worship that's why I didn't attend the baptism anymore. I needed to rush and go to the next two congregations that I needed to work.

In Palca, brother Robert didn't join me because he was sick during that time and so I got to work alone. He only informed me about it when I am already on my way that's why I didn't have the time to inform Jhian and Henry anymore to go to Palca. I preached to them the lesson "Goals", in which it is like a New Year's resolution but more on what is my goal as a Christian this year.

In Dagupan, Jhian and Henry is there to help me with the other works. I preached to them the lesson "Do I have to?". A sarcastic question that is showing us that we really needed to do it, to read the bible, to share the gospel, to attend all church gatherings and more.

January 10 (Angang Bible study and Midweek service)

We were invited by brother George Paquing to have a bible study again in their house. This invitation was planned since December, but because our schedules do not much and sometimes because of illness, it is not pushing through. We thank God that we have already done it this time. With George is his brother and two sister-in-laws. They are very interested in listening and hopefully, they will obey the gospel soon. Brother Jerome was the one who shared the word of God. Several preachers also joined us (Rogelio Esperanze, Robert Rances, Robert Pader, Jeremy Pader, Jimmy Duque and Jerry Soliva). Each of us did what we can to encourage and teach them. After the study, we still have a long conversation with them. 

In the evening, we had our midweek service at Tuguegarao. The preacher the elders invited didn't come that's why I took charge. I also shared the lesson "Do I have to?".

January 12 (Palca)

I got a chance to visit the Llones family. Sister Lorna invited her two daughters to join us. I got to share to them the importance of baptism because they are asking if they still needed to be baptized even though they have already done that when they became Methodists. I discussed every detail needed to teach them. Mrs. Loida's leg is amputated because of diabetes. She told me she will go to Cavite that's why I din't got a chance to preach to her again.

January 14 ( Sunday Worship)

I asked the permission of the elders at Tuguegarao because brother Robert invited me to preached in his congregation at Lingu Church. Thankfully, they allowed me. I taught my daughter how to take care of the live streaming and so if I am away, she will take care of it. 

I showed brother Robert three outlines and asked him what the church needed. He choose the lesson I just preached the other days ("Do I have to?"). They are very attentive and I am happy to be part of their worship during that day.

In Palca, I asked Jhian and Henry to come. Jhian preached the lesson "What will I do today?". 

In Dagupan, I am the one who preached. I shared to them a lesson about "Bad investment". We should not invest our life to something that is temporary or something that will destroy our relationship with God.

January 17 (Midweek Service)

For our bible study, the elders didn't invite any preachers for now and so brother Rody continued with his lesson on the book of Mark. He shared the verses on 1:16-45.

January 18 (Dagupan)

I went to visit our brethren in Dagupan who just got hospitalised and sick. If you remember sister Gina Simangan, she is the one who got surgery on her appendics. Sister Teresita Puselero and sister Lynton Simangan both have low haemoglobin count by only sister Lynton was hospitalised and was also got blood transfusion. I went to each of their houses. 

January 21 ( Sunday Worship)

For our bible study here at Tuguegarao, brother Flor continued on his part in Luke and he shared verses 1:57-80.

In the sermon, it was my part to do. Brother Rody is in Davao for at least two Sundays. I preached to them about "What kind of servant are you?"

In Palca, I also preached to them the same lesson but needed to change some part that applies to their condition, what they needed to hear to to be encourage and things needed to change. 

In Dagupan, brother Robert shared a very good lesson on Psalm 116:12, on what should we render to God for the goodness He gives us.

January 23 (Palca)

I needed to have visitation early this week because my children have school activities Thursday-Saturday and we as parents are included in the activity. I got a chance to visit sister Erlinda Manuel and she also called her children and grand-kids which included brother Dave who just got baptised last December and doing a great job helping us with the work at Palca. I got a chance to share to them a lesson entitled "Is everyone going to heaven?".

January 24 (Midweek Service)

The elders invited a preached this time and it was brother Dennis Yuson. He is a local preacher at Wagud Church and Aquib Church. He shared to us the lesson “I didn’t know that”

January 28 (Sunday worship)

In our bible study, we are now in the second chapter of the book of Luke. This time it was brother Lino's turn. He shared to us Luke 2:1-40.

In the sermon, I shared to them 2 Samuel 11-12 and discussed the lessons we can learn from the life of David.

In Palca, we invited again the siblings, brother Jeremy and Jerome Pader and so they are the once who preached in the two congregations. In Palca, Jerome did the preaching and he shared to us the lesson "Does God have a plan for you?"

In Dagupan, it was Jeremy's turn and he preached about "The importance of marriage". They both did a great job and the brethren are edified. If you notice in the picture below, there is a camera on the back. Sister Charyse is recording every sermon and sending it to her sister abroad because they do not have any place to worship in that country. I am sorry I forgot the country but it is somewhere in Europe.

January 31 (Midweek Service)

It is already the last day of the month and the days seems very fast. It's like we are celebrating the new year days ago and now we are already done with the first month. In our bible study, brother Boni Manalo was invited to preach. He shared the topic "When is our faith tested?".

February 1 (Dagupan)

It is the first day of the continuation on the construction of our church building in Dagupan. It stops for almost one year because we have no more funds. We thank brother Rody Gumpad and brother Ron Halbrook in helping us by requesting to our brethren our needs. 

There is also funds allocated to the three brethren I visited two weeks ago and so I told them to gather at sister Gina's house. I gave them the funds for their medications, shared a short lesson on the bible and prayed with them for their healing.

February 2 (Dagupan)

Brother Rody came with me to visit the construction of the church building because he also needed proofs of where the funds are allocated and send to those who gave the funds. 

February 4 (Sunday Worships)

In our bible study, brother Lino shared the last parts of the second chapter of Luke. Next week, Lord willing, I will be teaching the third chapter.

In the sermon, brother Rody preached to us "Mark 7:1-37". 

In Palca, I also got a chance to share to them the lesson n 2 Samuel 11-12 (Lessons we can learn from the life of David"

In Dagupan, it was brother Robert who preached and he used Matthew 16:24 with the title of the lesson "What can I do to be fully obedient to God?"

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.