Wichita, Kansas Update:

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.

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.

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

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

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.