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Thursday, December 06, 2007
The Youth Club of Marikina Church…
The Youth club was organized by brother Danni with the help of brother Mike, brother Steve and brother Sammy Rimorin. The youth are all newly baptized in Christ and they need to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus. During the fellowship they discuss the needs of helping one another and the importance of growing and being steadfast in the Lord. Brother Danni conducted the devotional and brothers Steve, Mike and Sammy teach them spiritual songs. They decided to have this fellowship every first Saturday of the month and they will invite their friends and other youth in Cubao and Marikina.
The Pasay Church of Christ hosted this month Metro Manila campaign. Brethren from different congregation gathered together and preach the Word of Christ. After the campaign, the leaders sat down together and discuss more plans about the Churches of Christ activities around Metro Manila.
The annual Parents & kids fellowship was conducted in Marikina in order to strengthen the parents and give joy to the kids. Brother Danni conducted devotional while the youth was in charged to look after the kids. Brother Mike conducted games for parents and kids. It was a joyful fellowship in Marikina church that day.
Ladies Fellowship was started at Cubao in order to encourage more mother and single ladies to study the Word of God. The fellowship is a twice a month activity for the ladies of Cubao. They are hoping that thru this ministry they can invite more mothers and single ladies in the neighborhood.
Family Day at Cubao…
Last November 24 the annual family day of Cubao church was held in Flamingo Resort in Marikina City. It was an opportunity to strengthen the faith of one another especially the new brethren in Christ. The Cubao brethren decided to invite the youth of Marikina in order to share the love of Jesus to them as new born babes.
The Youth club was organized by brother Danni with the help of brother Mike, brother Steve and brother Sammy Rimorin. The youth are all newly baptized in Christ and they need to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus. During the fellowship they discuss the needs of helping one another and the importance of growing and being steadfast in the Lord. Brother Danni conducted the devotional and brothers Steve, Mike and Sammy teach them spiritual songs. They decided to have this fellowship every first Saturday of the month and they will invite their friends and other youth in Cubao and Marikina.Metro Manila Campaign:
The Pasay Church of Christ hosted this month Metro Manila campaign. Brethren from different congregation gathered together and preach the Word of Christ. After the campaign, the leaders sat down together and discuss more plans about the Churches of Christ activities around Metro Manila.Cubao Church campaign…
As continuing effort of the brethren in Cubao in reaching the lost in their area they held their monthly door knocking invitation last November 18. Young and old members went out to invite people to study the Word of God and to attend the service every Sunday.
Baptisms…
Baptisms…
Thanks be to God! Another soul was added by the Lord in the Body of His Son Jesus.
Nigel R. Aparato was immersed last November 14 at Marikina chapel. He is the youngest son of our new sister in Christ Sophia and they are worshipping the Lord in Cubao Church of Christ.
Nigel R. Aparato was immersed last November 14 at Marikina chapel. He is the youngest son of our new sister in Christ Sophia and they are worshipping the Lord in Cubao Church of Christ.
Rica Malong was baptized last November 24 at Flamingo resort during the family day of Cubao Church. Rica is part of Burgos Panganiban compound outreach conducted by brother Danni and Steve. She is now an active member of youth club of Marikina Church.
The brethren are praying hard that our Lord God will add more souls to His kingdom.
Church planting mission…
The brethren are praying hard that our Lord God will add more souls to His kingdom.
Church planting mission…
In Balubad brother Danni despite of sickness due to weather together with brothers Steve & Mike and sisters Jane & Nancy continue to preach the Word of God. Majority of the souls attending Bible study was able to attend worship service every Sunday morning at Marikina chapel.
The kid’s class handled by brother Mike and sister Nancy grows in number and they are now over crowded in small house of sister Ging. Thanks to our Almighty God in heaven.
In Cogeo, brother Joel and Steve conducted home Bible Study and they continue to seek and save the lost together with brother Danni. They also invited some MSE students on their campaign.
The kid’s class handled by brother Mike and sister Nancy grows in number and they are now over crowded in small house of sister Ging. Thanks to our Almighty God in heaven.
In Cogeo, brother Joel and Steve conducted home Bible Study and they continue to seek and save the lost together with brother Danni. They also invited some MSE students on their campaign.
Parents & Kids Fellowship…
The annual Parents & kids fellowship was conducted in Marikina in order to strengthen the parents and give joy to the kids. Brother Danni conducted devotional while the youth was in charged to look after the kids. Brother Mike conducted games for parents and kids. It was a joyful fellowship in Marikina church that day.Ladies Fellowship at Cubao…
Ladies Fellowship was started at Cubao in order to encourage more mother and single ladies to study the Word of God. The fellowship is a twice a month activity for the ladies of Cubao. They are hoping that thru this ministry they can invite more mothers and single ladies in the neighborhood.Family Day at Cubao…
Last November 24 the annual family day of Cubao church was held in Flamingo Resort in Marikina City. It was an opportunity to strengthen the faith of one another especially the new brethren in Christ. The Cubao brethren decided to invite the youth of Marikina in order to share the love of Jesus to them as new born babes.
Batangas Church of Christ Update:
Greetings in the name of the Lord! Here are some photos what happening here in Batangas. Praise God, He is doing great things here in Batangas. God bless.In christ,bro. Jules
The students and the faculty and the Church planting at San Juan, Nov. 11,2007
Group Picture in San Juan After Worship and the San Juan church during Worship Service
November 22, 2007 10 Souls were Baptized and Baptism November 18, 2007
2 Baptisms on November 11, 2007
Sunday, November 04, 2007
Cubao and Marikina churches of Christ Update:
Good Samaritan ministry continues to help other people in Balubad resettlement area and bring more souls closer to God. Two more souls were added to the Lord’s church because of this ministry.
Thanks be to God! Seven more lost souls were saved last Oct. 6, 10, 20 & 28. Angelica daughter of sister Rose Sengco decided to baptize after having Bible with brother Danni and sister Nancy Barbo at their house in Quezon City.
In Balubad resettlement area we started the Bible study last October 6 and as of present adults and kids continue to add in our Bible study. Like the early Christian in the first century, the adult Bible study was conducted by brother Danni under the jackfruit tree. Someday this tree will be cut off for city government renovation of resettlement area. The brethren are praying that they will be able to find a place for this growing Bible students, eventually another congregation will be born in this area. Fellowship merienda was provided by the brethren after the lesson.
The growing population of children is one of the main problems in this resettlement area and children were not taught how to read and write before going to primary school. Starting a tutorial center in this area will be a great idea in order to encourage their parents to study the Bible. The Bible study for kids was conducted by brother Mike every Friday inside the small house of sis. Ging.
Family bonding is so important for the Church in order to maintain the unity and love to one another. An overnight prayer meeting was held in Cubao church from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. last October 19. The fellowship was great as they devote themselves in the teachings of Jesus and give thanks to God in prayer. Brother Danni and Joel conduct devotional study and lead the group discussion.
In order to make the new brethren strong in the faith the church in Marikina also held their prayer night. They invited more parents of the kids and some friends of the youth to join the fellowship and it was an opportunity for brother Danni to introduce the Word of God to them during devotional. It was also time to develop the talents of the youth and bring them closer to one another. The youth agreed to have fellowship on the first Saturday of November. The kids also joined the night of fellowship, sister Ruby and brother Mike with the help of other youth take in-charge in handling the kids.
Good Samaritan ministry continues to help other people in Balubad resettlement area and bring more souls closer to God. Two more souls were added to the Lord’s church because of this ministry.
This is the house of sis. Jennica Payupay before and her sister Maricris (in picture). Maricris eventually obeyed the Lord Jesus in baptism after attending series of Bible studies conducted by brother Danni. The GS ministry encouraged the Church to have extra collection in order to provide plywood for their house. Their parents were glad and feel the concern and loved of the Church of Christ upon receiving the Church help and are now attending Bible study at Balubad.
Their house after receiving plywood from GS Ministry.
Their house after receiving plywood from GS Ministry.
Tutorial center…
In tutorial center the children receives their first owned ABAKADA (the ABC’s) book. They will bring it to their home in order to practice their skills in reading. Forty percent of kid’s parents obeyed the Bible in baptism and faithfully attending the assembly.
Baptisms ...
Thanks be to God! Seven more lost souls were saved last Oct. 6, 10, 20 & 28. Angelica daughter of sister Rose Sengco decided to baptize after having Bible with brother Danni and sister Nancy Barbo at their house in Quezon City.Arjelyn Alvarado daughter of sister Emma Alvarado were immersed by brother Danni. She is actively attending the Saturday Bible study before her baptism.
Evelyn Luzaran is constantly hearing the Word of God taught by brother Danni every Saturday afternoon decided to be immersed for the forgiveness of her sins. Maricris Payupay gladly receives the Word of God in her heart and decided to wash away her sins in baptism. Jerrylyn Lazada was very happy because she is now a servant of Christ Jesus after her baptism. Prince Albert de Torres prior to his baptism is active attending worship service in house church in Pasig. He studied the way of salvation thru brother Danni’s tagalog Bible correspondence lesson. He knows the importance of not forsaking the Assembly of God before he was immersed by brother Joel Montano. Kriza "Sa Sa" Barcelona is the house helper of brother Maurice Camacho. Brother Maurice and all his household is Christian so they bring Sa Sa every Sunday to attend worship. She loves to hear brother Danni’s preaching the Word of God. She also studied the Tagalog Bible correspondence lesson.
The brethren are praying hard that our Lord God will add more souls to His kingdom.
Church planting mission…
In Balubad resettlement area we started the Bible study last October 6 and as of present adults and kids continue to add in our Bible study. Like the early Christian in the first century, the adult Bible study was conducted by brother Danni under the jackfruit tree. Someday this tree will be cut off for city government renovation of resettlement area. The brethren are praying that they will be able to find a place for this growing Bible students, eventually another congregation will be born in this area. Fellowship merienda was provided by the brethren after the lesson.
The growing population of children is one of the main problems in this resettlement area and children were not taught how to read and write before going to primary school. Starting a tutorial center in this area will be a great idea in order to encourage their parents to study the Bible. The Bible study for kids was conducted by brother Mike every Friday inside the small house of sis. Ging.In Cogeo, we continue to seek and save the lost by conducting personal interview evangelism and by distributing flyers and leaflets. It was good to invite some of the Manila School of Evangelism (MSE) students to be with us in this mission. One of the students contacted by brother Danni thru text messaging (SMS) is now studying the Bible others are enrolled in correspondence lesson.
Evangelism campaign…
The monthly door knocking campaign held by Churches of Christ around Metro Manila was held at Caloocan City. The brethren in this city hosted this month campaign. The Cubao and Marikina are actively participating in this joint effort of the brethren around Metro Manila. Other churches active in this campaign are Caloocan, Makati, Pasay, Las Pinas, Taguig, Payatas, Lagro, and Pasig-Centennial congregations. This campaign was done in order to win more souls in different areas of Metro Manila. The leaders also conducted monthly meeting after the door knocking events to discuss plans, activities and projects of Churches of Christ.
Overnight Prayer Meeting at Cubao…
The monthly door knocking campaign held by Churches of Christ around Metro Manila was held at Caloocan City. The brethren in this city hosted this month campaign. The Cubao and Marikina are actively participating in this joint effort of the brethren around Metro Manila. Other churches active in this campaign are Caloocan, Makati, Pasay, Las Pinas, Taguig, Payatas, Lagro, and Pasig-Centennial congregations. This campaign was done in order to win more souls in different areas of Metro Manila. The leaders also conducted monthly meeting after the door knocking events to discuss plans, activities and projects of Churches of Christ.Overnight Prayer Meeting at Cubao…
Family bonding is so important for the Church in order to maintain the unity and love to one another. An overnight prayer meeting was held in Cubao church from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. last October 19. The fellowship was great as they devote themselves in the teachings of Jesus and give thanks to God in prayer. Brother Danni and Joel conduct devotional study and lead the group discussion.Prayer Night at Marikina….
In order to make the new brethren strong in the faith the church in Marikina also held their prayer night. They invited more parents of the kids and some friends of the youth to join the fellowship and it was an opportunity for brother Danni to introduce the Word of God to them during devotional. It was also time to develop the talents of the youth and bring them closer to one another. The youth agreed to have fellowship on the first Saturday of November. The kids also joined the night of fellowship, sister Ruby and brother Mike with the help of other youth take in-charge in handling the kids.Batangas churches of Christ:
Greetings in the name of the Lord!
I' m so glad to tell you brethren what the Lord is doing here in Batangas. We have a church planting scheduled on November 11 in San Juan, Batangas Lordwilling, Praise God!
The church here in Rosario are still growing, we now have an average attendees of 50 people.
Three more souls were baptized after the worship in Rosario, Batangas. Though we still dont have enough workers, God is doing great help in terms of cooperation from the members of the church. I'm not able to send you pictures this time for lack of funds.I thank God for you and bro Dale for giving me help in terms of support.
The school will open the second semester on November 5 and I'm still teaching few subjects there. God bless you brethren.
The bible studies in different places here in Batangas are still ongoing. Year 2008 we also have plans of church planting in Batangas City ( Pinagkilatan, Batangas).
In Christ,
bro Jules
I' m so glad to tell you brethren what the Lord is doing here in Batangas. We have a church planting scheduled on November 11 in San Juan, Batangas Lordwilling, Praise God!
The church here in Rosario are still growing, we now have an average attendees of 50 people.
Three more souls were baptized after the worship in Rosario, Batangas. Though we still dont have enough workers, God is doing great help in terms of cooperation from the members of the church. I'm not able to send you pictures this time for lack of funds.I thank God for you and bro Dale for giving me help in terms of support.
The school will open the second semester on November 5 and I'm still teaching few subjects there. God bless you brethren.
The bible studies in different places here in Batangas are still ongoing. Year 2008 we also have plans of church planting in Batangas City ( Pinagkilatan, Batangas).
In Christ,
bro Jules
Update from davao of the month October 2007:
Last Septermber 28, 2007 the Davao Integreted Development Program in cooperation with GAD fathers, IDGG , Transformative Justice Institute and BSP Davao City council, gave me an opportunity to attend and actively participate in the discussion and launching of MOVE-davao. It is profitable for me know as a young preacher to be knowledgeable to the civil laws concerning of human rights and contributing immensely in expanding the base and horizon for the people to understand and inculcate in their minds of opposing any form of violence.
By this kind of involvement, it leads me to know how to deal with the different kind of people that have experienced of any forms of violence. Yet one of the national agency here in the Philippines called Bantay Bata 163 (Watch the Children 163) that mainly help the abuse cases ages range to 0-12 years old. We continue to do the ministry here that was started by my sister Rose Shady with the help also of the Sellers family since she worked there as social worker. We went there twice a month to teach Bible stories with the children as well as to all the staff of the children’s home. Good news, also, that the children and staff still attend worship service in Matina congregation.
Davao City jail ministry: we also have ministry here every Friday. As matter of fact there are soul heartily willing to receive Christ through baptism at this month. Sadly, the jail management does not allow it any longer because of their past experience. We ask your prayers about this, and we will still work to make it happen.
For the whole Sundays of the month of October 2007, the young people of Davao City were contributing to help the congregation of Puan. Puan congregation is still new and has few members. Mario Alivio is their preacher. Our goal is to strenghten the congregation and to have a number of Bible studies. The young people of Davao City are not only focusing in their particular congregation but to help our neighbor congregation.
On the first Sunday we're conducting a door to door and giving tracks, and 2nd Sunday we're conducting a free blood pressure test, because most of the young peaple are taken up a nursing course and this is the time to share their knowledge in the ministry. The 3rd Sunday we're conducting a religious survey. This is another strategy to have a number of bible studies, it was done well. In the 4th Sunday to make an follow up for the said survey.
May God bless all of these effort and continue to include the work here in Davao City.
In God’s Service;
Ronnel Allonar
Last Septermber 28, 2007 the Davao Integreted Development Program in cooperation with GAD fathers, IDGG , Transformative Justice Institute and BSP Davao City council, gave me an opportunity to attend and actively participate in the discussion and launching of MOVE-davao. It is profitable for me know as a young preacher to be knowledgeable to the civil laws concerning of human rights and contributing immensely in expanding the base and horizon for the people to understand and inculcate in their minds of opposing any form of violence.
By this kind of involvement, it leads me to know how to deal with the different kind of people that have experienced of any forms of violence. Yet one of the national agency here in the Philippines called Bantay Bata 163 (Watch the Children 163) that mainly help the abuse cases ages range to 0-12 years old. We continue to do the ministry here that was started by my sister Rose Shady with the help also of the Sellers family since she worked there as social worker. We went there twice a month to teach Bible stories with the children as well as to all the staff of the children’s home. Good news, also, that the children and staff still attend worship service in Matina congregation.
Davao City jail ministry: we also have ministry here every Friday. As matter of fact there are soul heartily willing to receive Christ through baptism at this month. Sadly, the jail management does not allow it any longer because of their past experience. We ask your prayers about this, and we will still work to make it happen.
For the whole Sundays of the month of October 2007, the young people of Davao City were contributing to help the congregation of Puan. Puan congregation is still new and has few members. Mario Alivio is their preacher. Our goal is to strenghten the congregation and to have a number of Bible studies. The young people of Davao City are not only focusing in their particular congregation but to help our neighbor congregation.
On the first Sunday we're conducting a door to door and giving tracks, and 2nd Sunday we're conducting a free blood pressure test, because most of the young peaple are taken up a nursing course and this is the time to share their knowledge in the ministry. The 3rd Sunday we're conducting a religious survey. This is another strategy to have a number of bible studies, it was done well. In the 4th Sunday to make an follow up for the said survey.
May God bless all of these effort and continue to include the work here in Davao City.
In God’s Service;
Ronnel Allonar
Muntinlupa Church of Christ Update:
Thank you for your patience and understanding, this month of october we are busy conducting home Bible studies, planning for the church for this coming year, and encouraging bro Archimedes and Danny to lead in the Bible studies, now they are assigned for November and Decemberadult Bible studies . I hope and pray that they will be strong leaders of the church.
Marife was confined for 4 days at Philippine General Hospital and had vein surgery on both legs. We spent about 50 thousand pesos which was just borrowed and the thing is we didn't have health care which is normal if you are common preacher in the Philippines.
The church's average collection now is 4 thousand pesos a week, and is used to pay for the building rental. Ever since we started this small congregation in Muntinlupa the congregation has not supported me financially because her collection is just enough for room rental which is so high being in the city, I have to work in the church with no support from her and earn our living. Now I have 3 children in college which makes it more difficult for me because our expenses for the children's education is quite big. Sometimes it made me think if its better if I should have remained working at my secular job and perhaps somebody would still be used by the lord to start a congregation here in Muntilupa. But I am still holding on the fact that "there is always a purpose for everything that happened" and "everything works together for good to them that love God".
Thanks again for your patience.
In His service,
Greg
Marife was confined for 4 days at Philippine General Hospital and had vein surgery on both legs. We spent about 50 thousand pesos which was just borrowed and the thing is we didn't have health care which is normal if you are common preacher in the Philippines.
The church's average collection now is 4 thousand pesos a week, and is used to pay for the building rental. Ever since we started this small congregation in Muntinlupa the congregation has not supported me financially because her collection is just enough for room rental which is so high being in the city, I have to work in the church with no support from her and earn our living. Now I have 3 children in college which makes it more difficult for me because our expenses for the children's education is quite big. Sometimes it made me think if its better if I should have remained working at my secular job and perhaps somebody would still be used by the lord to start a congregation here in Muntilupa. But I am still holding on the fact that "there is always a purpose for everything that happened" and "everything works together for good to them that love God".
Thanks again for your patience.
In His service,
Greg
Wichita, Kansas Update:
It is so amazing how the Lord created the world. He painted the colors of the trees in different colors. Autumn is so magnificent that we enjoy looking at the different shades of colors as we strill around the city.
We started another Bible study in the month of October. There are around 6-10 people that attend to the study headed by Mr. Charles Bishop, a minister at West Douglas church of Christ. We are studying about the book of John on how Christ manisfested His love to all mankind. Please pray for this effort as we continue to spread the gospel to those who are interested to listen.
World Missions Workshop in Oklahoma:
Andrea McMinn, Philip and I went to the World Missions Workshop which was held on October 25-27. We attended some classes and set up our booth for the Metro Manila Ministries. We sold some Philippine products for our fundraising. It is so nice to learn more about the missions all over the world and how we can reach out to people in need of Christ. We advertised the Philippine ministry and met a lot of people of the same desire to serve the Lord. It was a fun, exciting weekend for all of us.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Wichita, Kansas Update:
(TOP) Corbin, Briley, Philip in charge of Baked Goods (Bottom) Ruth Roush, Mickey Saffell (great workers) with Betty (shopper)
(Top) Michelle & Carter Lewis with Greg Gallardo and my dad, Clem on the first day of the sale (Bottom) Ruth Lowrey at the check out stand
(Top) Amy Dopps & Kimberly Yeakley getting ready for the sale (Bottom) Paulette Ware sorting stuff in the clothes room
The Cubao is looking forward to another goal at its commemorating their 22 years of Christian service. Last August 5 it was Cubao’s 22 years of thanksgiving in serving the Lord, the theme "TRANSFORMATION IN THE IMAGE OF CHRIST." It was time to reminiscence of the past on what they have achieved for the past 22 years of mission. It is also time for the brethren to look forward on setting new goals in propagating the kingdom of God. They prayed and give thanks to all the brethren who supported the mission here in Cubao, Philippines and for those who are supporting the church workers.
Brother Danni receives a caricature of himself given by the Cubao brethren for his undying service and dedication in the mission for 21 years. Brother Danni thanks the brethren and the Lord.
The leaders, the ladies and the youth rendered a surprise song on their singing fellowship during the program prepared by the youth.
Campaigns…
Tutorial center…
Rain or shine the kids are all active to attend the school they all loved brother Mike. It’s good to see that some of them know how to read and write letters. Parents are very much thankful and praise God for the improvements of their children. In response, majority of the parents are active in Parents Bible study every Saturday afternoon.
Baptism…
The brethren in Marikina in effort to have a monthly family bonding held their "Oplan Linis Kapilya" (Operation Cleaning of the Chapel). It was nice to see when the brethren are joined together in cleaning the chapel, even the children were encouraged at their young age they joined in cleaning the chapel. Everyone has smile on their face while working together and having fellowship with one another.
Parents Bible Study…
Brother Danni and brother Mike held the PBS every Saturday at Marikina chapel. The impact of tutorial center in the lives of the parents are very visible as majority of them attending the PBS every Saturday afternoon. The brethren are praying that more parents will soon become a servant of God.
It was good to announce that there are fours souls added by the Lord in His kingdom at Marikina. Four parents decided to be baptized after our Bible study last Saturday. God is so good to all of us. We are praying that more souls will be added in His kingdom.
We also started our campaign at Cogeo this morning by distributing flyers and we visited one family living in that area na hindi na nakaka attend dahil malayo at maliliit pa ang mga anak. Lord willing in the future we can start church in this area. Please always pray for this mission..Tomorrow we will start our campaign at Balubad resettlement area and hope that we can start Bible studies soon.
Philippine Missions Garage Sale A Success ...
The 5th Annual Philippine Missions Sale on Sept. 6-8, 2007 is a success! The 3 months of hard work of volunteers in preparing for this effort finally paid off. Many people donated their items, helped in sorting, pricing, and organizing the sale. With God's blessings we made $6,000 toward the workers for Christ in the Philippines, the Tutorial Class' teacher and needs, Manila School of Evangelism students' needs, and those that have physical needs in the Metro Manila areas. We thank all those who gave their services and time before, during, and after the sale. This is a great effort and we can't do it without you. There are just so many people who made this sale possible. God's blessings be with you all as you continue to serve a risen God through your gifts of service.
Irene Ford & Phyllis Roush, constant workers (top) for the last 4 months (bottom) Garage Sale helpers including Greg Gallard0 (preacher from Muntinlupa church of Christ)
(TOP) Corbin, Briley, Philip in charge of Baked Goods (Bottom) Ruth Roush, Mickey Saffell (great workers) with Betty (shopper)
(Top) Michelle & Carter Lewis with Greg Gallardo and my dad, Clem on the first day of the sale (Bottom) Ruth Lowrey at the check out stand
(Top) Amy Dopps & Kimberly Yeakley getting ready for the sale (Bottom) Paulette Ware sorting stuff in the clothes room
Visitors from the Philippines:
We are blessed to have evangelists and workers from the Philippines that the ministry is supporting visit us here in Wichita. We are so happy to see them and hope some of you met them while they were here.
Greg Gallardo, a preacher from Muntinlupa church of Christ came on Sept 4-7, 2007. He came to visit his cousin and some friends from Virginia Tennessee, and Florida. He arrived in August. We invited him over to see the work that we do here in this area and he was in time to help prepare for the garage sale. It was so nice to visit with him. Also on Thursday, during the garage sale, Peter Cariaga, a missionary kid (Salvador is his father who is a long time missionary in Cebu City, Philippines) came over to visit with Greg and at the same time helped with the sale.
(L - R Peter Cariaga from Oklahoma Christian University in Oklahoma, Remy, Greg Gallardo, preacher from Muntinlupa church of Christ, Philippines)
On September 14-16, Felipe Cariaga and his wife, Clarita from Manila School of Evangelism, Philippines (the ministry supports some of the food needs of the students) came over to visit with us here and talked at Poplar Avenue church of Christ. We got the privilege to visit more with them and talked more of the great ministry they have in the Manila area.
(L-R Felipe Cariaga, preacher from the Manila, Philip, Dale, Mylene, Remy, Clarita, preacher's wife)
Cubao Church of Christ Update:
22 years of Christian service…
The Cubao is looking forward to another goal at its commemorating their 22 years of Christian service. Last August 5 it was Cubao’s 22 years of thanksgiving in serving the Lord, the theme "TRANSFORMATION IN THE IMAGE OF CHRIST." It was time to reminiscence of the past on what they have achieved for the past 22 years of mission. It is also time for the brethren to look forward on setting new goals in propagating the kingdom of God. They prayed and give thanks to all the brethren who supported the mission here in Cubao, Philippines and for those who are supporting the church workers.Brother Danni receives a caricature of himself given by the Cubao brethren for his undying service and dedication in the mission for 21 years. Brother Danni thanks the brethren and the Lord.
The leaders, the ladies and the youth rendered a surprise song on their singing fellowship during the program prepared by the youth.
Campaigns…
In Payatas…
A monthly door knocking campaign for Christ was held at Payatas Quezon City where the Payatas Church of Christ situated and brother Conrado Mapalo is the minister. Brethren from different congregation in Metro Manila once again gathered together and help them to share the good news to the neighborhood. Soul’s shows interest in receiving Bible lessons thru correspondence at of press time two souls were studying the Bible with brother Mapalo and brother Willie Franco.
It was also a time for leaders of congregations to hold their monthly meeting and discussed more plans and cooperation among Churches of Christ in Metro Manila.
In Marikina…
Rain or shine the brethren continue to win more souls and visiting the brethren. They conducted mailing evangelism; door knocking and follow up the active Bible students.
A monthly door knocking campaign for Christ was held at Payatas Quezon City where the Payatas Church of Christ situated and brother Conrado Mapalo is the minister. Brethren from different congregation in Metro Manila once again gathered together and help them to share the good news to the neighborhood. Soul’s shows interest in receiving Bible lessons thru correspondence at of press time two souls were studying the Bible with brother Mapalo and brother Willie Franco.
It was also a time for leaders of congregations to hold their monthly meeting and discussed more plans and cooperation among Churches of Christ in Metro Manila.
In Marikina…
Rain or shine the brethren continue to win more souls and visiting the brethren. They conducted mailing evangelism; door knocking and follow up the active Bible students.
In Cubao…
They continue to mail more Bible introductory lessons to all who signed up on their campaign and the brethren agreed to have campaign every third Sunday of the month after service.
They continue to mail more Bible introductory lessons to all who signed up on their campaign and the brethren agreed to have campaign every third Sunday of the month after service.
Tutorial center…
Rain or shine the kids are all active to attend the school they all loved brother Mike. It’s good to see that some of them know how to read and write letters. Parents are very much thankful and praise God for the improvements of their children. In response, majority of the parents are active in Parents Bible study every Saturday afternoon.Baptism…
God is so good for adding a new soul in Marikina church last Sunday August 26. Shiela Tulod decided to be immersed for the forgiveness of her sins. She is one of the parents who actively worshipping the Lord every Sunday and attending Bible study every Saturday. Her child Irish is enrolled at tutorial center.
Book review…
The preachers around Metro Manila held their monthly book review at Cubao Church of Christ last August 25. They studied about acceptable singing as authorized by God. Brother Jun Patricio is the lecturer.
Oplan linis kapilya…
The brethren in Marikina in effort to have a monthly family bonding held their "Oplan Linis Kapilya" (Operation Cleaning of the Chapel). It was nice to see when the brethren are joined together in cleaning the chapel, even the children were encouraged at their young age they joined in cleaning the chapel. Everyone has smile on their face while working together and having fellowship with one another.Parents Bible Study…
Brother Danni and brother Mike held the PBS every Saturday at Marikina chapel. The impact of tutorial center in the lives of the parents are very visible as majority of them attending the PBS every Saturday afternoon. The brethren are praying that more parents will soon become a servant of God.It was good to announce that there are fours souls added by the Lord in His kingdom at Marikina. Four parents decided to be baptized after our Bible study last Saturday. God is so good to all of us. We are praying that more souls will be added in His kingdom.
We also started our campaign at Cogeo this morning by distributing flyers and we visited one family living in that area na hindi na nakaka attend dahil malayo at maliliit pa ang mga anak. Lord willing in the future we can start church in this area. Please always pray for this mission..Tomorrow we will start our campaign at Balubad resettlement area and hope that we can start Bible studies soon.
Thank you so much again for your love and sacrifice. We love you all.
Danni
Danni
Davao City church Update:
We continue to have an Evangelism thru Bible study here in Davao City and one soul responded God’s invitation (Matt.28:28-30) and God added her in His Church thru baptism in accordance to His will. Please include her in your prayers, her name: Presdie Masaglang, 40 years of age. It happen Last Sunday (September 23,2007).
I spend one week of travel went to Balaoro Bukidnon where my older sister resides together with her family to have an update there. This place don’t have yet congregation, Lord willing we can reach out there thru my sister. It is accessible for me to continue to travel and visit in Cebu City and I made it, spending time with the brethren in Cebu particular in Babag congregation where I have been work before.
I always asking your prayers, thank you so very and God bless!
In Christ cause,
Ronnel Allonar
I spend one week of travel went to Balaoro Bukidnon where my older sister resides together with her family to have an update there. This place don’t have yet congregation, Lord willing we can reach out there thru my sister. It is accessible for me to continue to travel and visit in Cebu City and I made it, spending time with the brethren in Cebu particular in Babag congregation where I have been work before.
I always asking your prayers, thank you so very and God bless!
In Christ cause,
Ronnel Allonar
Batangas City church of Christ Update:
Greetings! How are you? Hope your doing fine always. I would like to inform you that God is doing great things here in Batangas. Last September 20, we baptized 15 people in Rosario, Batangas, the family of one of the students and Lordwilling this coming Thursday, September 27, we will have the second batch. Attached are the pictures of our baptisms.
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