April 4, was my youngest son’s graduation. Michael will now be in college, he plans to take up two years training in Bible and a secular course. He graduated from Muntinlupa National High School, a public school and there were about 2,000 graduates in his batch. My wife and I attended his graduation, we are happy that he could move up to college though it means additional expenses. We hope and pray that in the future he will become leader in the church, helping the church financially and in evangelism.
April 12-15 there were 24 youth campers of Muntinlupa who attended in Bugallon, Pangasinan. I spoke on the third day of the camp and I had a joyful feeling with the positive reactions on the campers, my topic was about “Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Godly Goal”. It surely had an impact on their Christian lives, to be truly dependent on God, and to be example in their way of living as to their attitude, the way they speak, dress, and deal with people of different race and culture. The weather was very warm but fellowship of the young people was warmer. As to be expected they have gained new friends, strengthen their bond with each other and strengthen their faith to their creator.
April 27, My Wife (Fe) was on her way to attend the Ladies Retreat which was held in Bohol, Tagbilaran for four days, while I went to Lipa City to officiate a marriage in Barangay Sampaguita, Bro. Gerry Geronimo was married to sis. Maricel Arriola.
April 30, fifth Sunday on the month of April two (2) precious souls accepted the Lord through Baptism Jason Estacio and Dan Apolonia. Jason is a 22 year old bachelor who works as a school bus driver. He did not finish high school but his love for the truth is remarkable. Dan Apolonia is a first year high school student, talented and full of confidence, his mother a sales clerk in Samsung Technology is already a Christian while his father a Pepsi salesman does not show interest in Bible study. We study the Bible together every Tuesday and Thursday since it is summer vacation and there are no classes, till they finally understood what the Lord desires of them and surrendered themselves to Him through baptism. This is another living proof that the word of the Lord is alive and active convicting men to repent and obey.
Thank you very much for your prayers and generous financial help. You encourage us to keep moving for the glory of God. Muntilupa Church of Christ current schedule of activities:
Sunday Morning Bible studies and worship service in Muntinlupa
Sunday Afternoon Worship service in Pacita Complex
Wednesday Evening, Midweek Bible studies in Muntinlupa
Home bible studies on prospects and new Christian are scheduled from Monday to Saturday.
In His service,
Greg Q. Gallardo, Jr.
Cubao/Marikina Church Update:
At the start of this month, Bro. Danni baptized his home Bible student Maria Theresa Miguel (at the right side of bro. Santiago). She is a granddaughter of Nina Vicente. They studied the Bible for almost three weeks and upon learning the true way of salvation she decided to be baptized after the worship service last April 2. The church is praying for her spiritual growth.Annual Metrowide Youth Camp…
The Cubao/Marikina and Samar Churches of Christ hosted this year Metrowide Youth Camp at Lily of the Valley Campsite in Bugallon, Pangasinan. There were more than two hundred youth (including the host) from different congregation in Metro Manila participated in the three day camp. This year’s theme "GOAL SETTING WITH GOD" focused on the mind and knowledge of the youth to have Godly goals rather than earthly goals.During the camp there are three seeker’s class for non-Christian youth and three spiritual growth classes about goal setting for Christian youth everyday. Brother Danni baptized three souls on his seeker’s class on the second day of the camp. He was also the main speaker of the camp speaking about ‘Godly Goals’.
The annual camp brings more unity and cooperation among the brethren of Churches of Christ in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. It makes the children of God young and adults become closer to one another and most of all closer to Almighty GOD! The success of the camp belongs to HIM.
Vacation Bible School
A one week Vacation Bible Study was held in Marikina chapel. There were thirty kids from age 4 to 13 attended the daily study. There were three classes held simultaneously, as brother Steve taught kids who can’t read properly while Brother Danni taught the 8 years old and above in Bible class. Nancy and Joel took the 7 years old below. There were also everyday Bible activities and singing lesson during Bible class.
The VBS graduation was held last April 30 after the service. The VBS kids were all smile upon receiving their certificates from brother Santiago and brother Danni."Linis Ganda"
Last April 29, Saturday the "Linis Ganda" (Cleaning/Beautification) was the main activity of the VBS kids.
Armed with broom sticks, dust pan and garbage sacks they went out the chapel and started sweeping, picking up all the trash on the long streets of Friendship road. The neighbors started to go out and gaze to see what is going on around their vicinity. They all smiled upon seeing the VBS kids cleaning the streets and upon knowing that they are from Church of Christ in their neighborhood. The kids are well focus on what they are doing and know the importance of cleanliness.NATIONAL LADIES RETREAT
The National Ladies Retreat was held in Panglao, Bohol City last April 27 to 30. This year theme "BEING FULLY ENGAGED…" were enhancing the ladies on how to fully engage with GOD, Career, Family and Self. There are one hundred forty eight delegates (not including the hosts) attended the annual retreat. Keynotes speakers are from sisters in Singapore and wives of missionary from Cebu and Bacolod City. Sister Nancy and Sister Jane Ong are the representatives of Cubao congregation in this annual gathering of Christian’s ladies around the Philippines. Upcoming Event for Metro Manila Ministries: We are now collecting items for the Metro Manila Ministries Garage Sale in September. If you can help in any way, please let us know.
