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Ephesians 4: 11-13; “ It was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pas- tors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach solidarity in faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attain- ing to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.” I. Introduction : According to Philosopher Sri Ram; “ We need a sense of values really to appreci- ate those fundamental truths which are of practical importance to our living.” As Christian Community ministering for con- tinuing renewal and transformation of indi- vidual, Church and Society.” II. The meaning of Values: It is not a question of whether or not val- ues are important, but rather how well we understand the meaning of values, how aware we are of the process by which we determine our values and the impact have on society. We need a sense of values to come to know right and compassionate action which is to live in accordance with our inner being, which is our Divine na- ture. Values education is now included in the school curriculum, businesses, political parties, and church institution. The pur- pose is to established their own set of core values for living in solidarity in the work of ministry. The noun “value” comes from the Latin Valere” which actually has two mean- ings: 1. To be worth, and 2. To be strong. The first, “to be worth “ is understood to mean a worth or impor- tance we place on something. The sec- ond meaning, “to be strong” adds the dimension of power and resilience. Val- ues are qualities, principles or standards of behaviour, thought and character that an individual, group or society regards as worthwhile or as having desirable results. Included in this definition is the notion of importance, judgement, prerogatives, choice and action. The meaning of value also includes an intrinsic or inherent worth. This indicates two things namely: 1.) What we ought to value is already in us as a natural and inseparable quality. 2.) Within all values there is and inher- ent, underlying quality or truth that is common to all. III. The Similarities And Differences Of Values : We do not all have the same set of val- ues. If we were to compare that values that different people have, we would find some similarities and some differences. If this exercise was carried out between people of different culture, ethnic and social backgrounds, there could, in all probability, be greater disparities. Through the media, we are given exam- ples daily of varying forms of conflict aris- ing from differences in values. If values Christian Values: The Foundation of Solidarity in Life and Ministry MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF UCCP SABANG CHURCH OF CHRIST DISCIPLES 410 DON PLACIDO CAMPOS AVE., SABANG, DASMARINAS, CAVITE 4114, PHILIPPINES ; Tel. No.: 416-0221 Website: sabangdisciples.org Facebook Account : Uccp Sabang October 2015 VOLUME 13 NUMBER 10 Inside this issue: Pastor’s Corner 1 & 2 D’newsbits 3 Health Corner 4 Life Principle 5 DLA Section 6 Stewardship/ Birthday Corner 7 Calendar 8

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Page 1: Christian Values: The Foundation of Solidarity in Life …...Ephesians 4: 11-13; “ It was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to

Ephesians 4: 11-13; “ It was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pas-tors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach solidarity in faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attain-ing to the whole measure of the fullness of

Christ.”

I. Introduction :

According to Philosopher Sri Ram; “ We need a sense of values really to appreci-ate those fundamental truths which are of practical importance to our living.” As Christian Community ministering for con-tinuing renewal and transformation of indi-vidual, Church and Society.”

II. The meaning of Values:

It is not a question of whether or not val-ues are important, but rather how well we understand the meaning of values, how aware we are of the process by which we determine our values and the impact have on society. We need a sense of values to come to know right and compassionate action which is to live in accordance with our inner being, which is our Divine na-ture.

Values education is now included in the school curriculum, businesses, political parties, and church institution. The pur-pose is to established their own set of core values for living in solidarity in the

work of ministry.

The noun “value” comes from the Latin “Valere” which actually has two mean-ings:

1. To be worth, and

2. To be strong. The first, “to be worth “ is understood to mean a worth or impor-tance we place on something. The sec-ond meaning, “to be strong” adds the dimension of power and resilience. Val-ues are qualities, principles or standards of behaviour, thought and character that an individual, group or society regards as worthwhile or as having desirable results. Included in this definition is the notion of importance, judgement, prerogatives, choice and action. The meaning of value also includes an intrinsic or inherent worth. This indicates two things namely:

1.) What we ought to value is already in us as a natural and inseparable quality.

2.) Within all values there is and inher-ent, underlying quality or truth that is common to all.

III. The Similarities And Differences Of

Values :

We do not all have the same set of val-ues. If we were to compare that values that different people have, we would find some similarities and some differences. If this exercise was carried out between people of different culture, ethnic and social backgrounds, there could, in all probability, be greater disparities. Through the media, we are given exam-ples daily of varying forms of conflict aris-ing from differences in values. If values

Christian Values: The Foundation of Solidarity in Life and Ministry

MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF UCCP SABANG CHURCH OF CHRIST DISCIPLES

410 DON PLACIDO CAMPOS AVE., SABANG, DASMARINAS, CAVITE 4114, PHILIPPINES ; Tel. No.: 416-0221

Website: sabangdisciples.org Facebook Account : Uccp Sabang October 2015 VOLUME 13 NUMBER 10

Inside this issue:

Pastor’s Corner 1 &

2

D’newsbits 3

Health Corner 4

Life Principle 5

DLA Section 6

Stewardship/

Birthday Corner 7

Calendar 8

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could change, the world would change. As Christians, we need to ask ourselves, “ Am I clear about what Christian values I have or we have?” For the historic events of different societies in the world today requires us to demonstrate our life-style and value system.

IV. Experience; The Moulder Of Values:

Our values have developed out of our experiences of how people behave towards us and others, that is, our culture which includes religion that condition our priorities, judge-ment and outlook. In turn, our values impact on society for they guide and mould our options and behaviour. The power and strength of their effect is directly link to the inten-sity by which they are put into action.

V. Values And The Christian Society:

An important aspect of the Christian Society, is to bring about a change in our relation-ship to others, a renewal in the way we look at things. If we take seriously our member-ship of the Christian Society our values ought to represent the highest priorities for hu-manity. We should direct ourselves to have a sense of values, for merely to have them is not enough. To sense in this context is to gain insights into Christianity. So, we are encourage to go beyond what we think are values and reach the Truth.

VI. Challenge And Recommendations :

Christianity, the religion of the followers of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, direct and challenge us to look within individually and collectively. We need to take an objective look at our personal and corporeal set of values so that we may become aware of their origins and true worth. In this way, it is possible for us to attain clarity. For right action to occur, we need to have an accurate perception of the truth of the matter. Insights and experiences teaches us, that the Truth is the one that makes us free from the folly of action based on selfishness which is a false conception of reality. When we know the truth about our-selves, our motive and ideals, right action flows naturally. To sense is to have insight into the truth. It requires the process of self and collective examination with discernment and discrimination. It is the process of reconnecting a fragmented, separative perception and building a holistic truth. For the search for truth, is a search for a reality which cannot be contradicted at anytime that lead and guide us, into a most wonderful realization: There is but a single value from which all true values come. That is “ Solidarity and Unity.”

VII. Conclusion:

Values based on Solidarity and Unity dissolve the barriers of prejudice, stereotyping, bias and isolation. With our mind aligned with Solidarity and Unity with God and our fel-low lives, there are no divisions, comparisons nor evaluations in our thinking. Therefore, there are no feelings of fear., frustration, anger, agitation, rejection, inferiority, superiority and etc. that give rise to conflict. Instead, there is respect for everyone and everything, and all our actions in the ministries and services are for promotion to achieve the greater good and well-being for humanity and to the whole creation..

A review of our values can bring about a radical changes in our thinking, feeling, actions, and remembrance which will shift us from selfishness to altruism. We truly become an instrument of love, peace, progress and beauty which is the spirit of solidarity that mani-fest justice in relationship, harmony of understanding and cooperation in conduct. In this way we become a true force for the work of Christian society. For a true Christian must put in practice to loftiest ethical and moral ideal, the chart and compass which we pos-sess to reach our ultimate goal.

Source : The Student Bible; The Bible League; New International Version

The Theosophical Di-gest; Volume 23

Page 2 Volume 13, Number 10

DNEWS Editorial Board

ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Ms. Jhem Fauni

WRITERS

Wilma B. Pelagio , Anjell Samonte, Trisha Mendoza,

Rev. Remy Gevera & Rev. Benjie Gevera, Justin Libao

LAY OUT DESIGN

Ms. Rose Calungin

WEBSITE Manager/

DNEWS Contributor

Ms. Violeta Jardiniano & Ted Malamug

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Facilitators:

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For info: Joey Belmonte

Contact #: 09257099122

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

Fellowship every Saturdays ;5 pm

Sunday School ages 15-22;

8:30 am Sundays

Contact: Avin Matro

- Regular Fellowship, Tues., 7PM

- Monthly Visitation-1st Tues.4pm

- Officers Meeting-3rd Tues,5pm

- Joint Fellowship with UCM-last

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SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

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For the first time, our church caters the Annual Sunday School Children’s Festi-val of LCSMC last September 12, 2015 from 8am-3pm. This event was attended by almost 470 children with the theme “Museum of God’s Creation”.

The Women’s Organization sold some snacks as a way of raising fund for their upcoming Retreat in Bohol next month and also for the kids not to go outside the church premises for security reasons.

October 4 Communion Sunday The Holly Supper and the New Covenant Exo. 20:1-20; Mark 14:22-26

Rev. Benjie Gevera

October 11 Peace/NCWA Sunday Jesus Christ is our Universal Peace Exo 32:1-14; Col. 1:15-20

LM Wilma Pelagio

October 18 UCM Sunday Persistent Hope: Our Sustaining Grace in the Ministry Exo. 33:12-23, 2 Cor. 4:16-18

Elder Jessie Fauni

October 25 Reformation Sunday A Challenge for Continuing Renewal & Transformation Deut. 34:1-12, Romans 12:1-2

LM Aleli Antonio

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L E C T I O N A R Y F O R T H E M O N T H O F O C T O B E R W I T H T H E T H E M E S O L I D A R I T Y I N T H E S P I R I T O F K I N D N E S S , R E S P E C T , A N D

C O M P A S S I O N F O R O N E A N O T H E R — P H I L . 2 : 1 - 3

Volume 13, Number 10

Sunday School Festival …

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By: Dr. Willie T. Ong Shared by: Rev. Remy

M.Gevera

Ang sakit sa puso ay ang pangunahing sanhi ng

pagkamatay sa mundo. Dati rati ay iniisip natin

na ang mga lalaki lamang ang madalas magka-

sakit sa puso. Pero ayon sa bagong datos, du-

marami na ang mga babaeng inaatake sa puso

Bakit ito nangyayari ? Heto ang iilan sa mga da-

hilan:

1. Kapag ang babae ay nag-menopause, o

lampas na sa edad 50, tumataas na ang

tsansa niyang magkasakit sa puso. Ito ay

dahil nawawala na ang proteksyon na ib-

inibigay ng estrogen hormones. Kapag

wala ng regla ang babae, bumababa na

ang kanyang estrogen hormones. Sa

katunayan kapag lumampas na sa edad

65, may pagkakataon na mas marami

pang babae ang inaatake sa puso kum-

para sa mga lalaki.

2. Iba ang sintomas ng atake sa puso (heart

attack) sa lalaki kumpara sa babae. Sa

mga lalaki nakaramdam sila ng paninikip

ng dibdib. Ngunit sa mga babae, ang sin-

tomas nila ay kakaiba, tulad ng hirap sa

pag hinga, pagsusuka, pagkahilo, at pag-

kawala ng malay. Minsan, hindi sumasakit

ang dibdib ng mga babaeng inaatake sa

puso. Dahil dito ay dapat maging maagap

at dalhin agad ang pasyente sa ospital ka-

pag may ganitong sintomas.

3. Mas marami ang babaeng matataba kum-

para sa lalaki. Ayon sa pagsusuri, 31% ng

mga kababaihan, edad 50 hanggang 65

ang sobra sa timbang o overweight. Kung

ikukumpara sa mga lalaki, 4.3% lang ang

matataba. Nakakagulat, hindi ba ? marahil

ito ay dahil inuubos ng mga nanay ang ti-

rang pagkain sa bahay kapag sila ay stress

o may problema, o dala ng panghihinayang

na ito ay masasayang lang.

Bukod sa mga nabanggit, may mga risk factors na

parehong nakikita sa kalalakihan at kababai-

han. Tataas ang tsansa mong magkasakit sa

puso kung ikaw ay mayron ng sumusunod:

high blood pressure, mataas ang cholesterol,

may diabetes, naninigarilyo, kulang sa eher-

sisyo at may lahi ng sakit sa puso.

TANDAAN: Nakamamatay ang sakit sa puso. Inga-

tan ang iyong puso sa

pamamagitan ng tamang

pamumuhay at pag inom ng

maintenance na gamot

kung kinakailangan.

NGUNIT HUWAG KALILIMU-

TAN, ANG DIYOS ANG MAY

HAWAK NG ATING BUHAY,

SIYA ANG DAKILANG

MANGGAGAMOT, NOON

NGAYON AT MAG PAKAILAN

MAN. ( Hebrew 13: 8 )

Page 4 Volume 13, Number 10

Sakit sa Puso sa mga

Kababaihan

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D’NEWS

By Charles F. Stanley

Fight all your bat-

tles on your knees

and you win every

time. 2 Samuel 15:31 The term resistance move-

ment describes situations in

which oppressed people rise

up against their oppressors.

Resistance fighters take the

stance, “I’m not going to

stand idly by and allow this

evil to continue. I choose to

resist the wrongs. Whether I

live or die in resisting my

oppressor, I will no longer

live as I have been.”

Resistance in prayer is the

biblical approach to con-

fronting and overcoming the

devil. Peter wrote, “But

resist him, firm in your

faith” (1 Pet. 5:9). James

echoed this teaching:

“Submit therefore to God.

Resist the devil and he will

flee from you. Draw near to

God and He will draw near

to you” (James 4:7, 8). Both

Peter and James make clear

that we are to actively resist

evil through our persevering

prayers.

On the surface, resistance

may appear to be passive. In

practice, it is anything but

passive. It is an active

stance, both intentional and

powerful.

What would you do if a

weight began to press

against you, attempting to

push you off a position that

is rightfully yours? How

would you resist? You

would lean into the weight

and press back. The pres-

sure you exert would equal

or exceed the pressure ex-

erted against you. That’s a

posture of resistance.

Resistance is first and fore-

most a firm decision to join

the struggle against evil in

prayer, rather than turning

away, backing off, or re-

treating. Such resistance

takes strength and courage.

It also takes patience and

perseverance. That’s why

Luke includes a parable

designed to teach us “at all

times [we] ought to pray

and not to lose heart” (Luke

18:1).

Peter and James point to

two key words at the heart

of our ability to resist the

devil through our prayers:

submission to God and

faith.

Submission to God is say-

ing, “I can’t, but You can.”

In our battlefield prayers we

might say, “Lord, I can’t

defeat the devil on my own.

But with You I can.” This is

the position the apostle Paul

took when he said, “I can do

all things through Him who

strengthens me” (Phil.

4:13).

James taught that submis-

sion occurs when we seek to

develop a closer relationship

to God. As we spend time

with God, we get to know

Him better and dis-

cover how He wants us to

overcome evil and experi-

ence blessing.

We draw near to God

through prayer and by

spending time in His Word.

We draw near to God when

we set aside time solely to

listen to God and to wait

upon Him for direction and

guidance. We draw near to

God when we periodically

shut ourselves away, closing

off all other influences that might distract us from knowing

Him better. The better we know Him, the more we see His

awesome power, experience His vast love, learn from His

wisdom, and grow in our faith. We come to an even greater

realization: “Yes, God can defeat the devil on my behalf.

Yes, God will win in any conflict with the devil. Yes,

God does want me to be able to overcome my adversary and

to live in victory in Christ Jesus.”

Faith is saying to God, “I believe You will.” In our battle to

overcome the enemy, we might pray this way: “I believe

You will defeat the enemy and cause him to flee from me as

I resist him and put my trust in You.” Again and again,

David made this declaration of faith to the Lord: “O my God,

in You I trust” (Ps. 25:2; also 31:6; 55:23;56:3; 143:8). Per-

fect faith views the battle as being done and God gaining the

victory. When David said, “In You I trust,” he meant: “It is

done. Lord, You are perfect in nature. You do all things well.

And You have victory over all my enemies.” He had abso-

lute faith in God’s ability.

There was no hint of “I hope

He will” because David

knew it was as good as

done.

We grow in faith by exercis-

ing it, by trusting God in

situation after situation, cir-

cumstance after circum-

stance, relationship after

relationship. We develop a

personal history in which we

obey God and He remains

faithful in His loving care of

us.

It is impossible for you to

resist the devil for very long

if you do not believe that Christ Jesus through you can

and will defeat the devil. Furthermore, you can remain firm

in your faith only when you completely submit to God—in

all areas of your life. When you refuse to submit a problem

or area to the Lord, you are saying, “I can handle this. I don’t

need Your help.” That’s precisely what Satan wants you to

do: trust your ability and not in omnipotent God. It is also the

place where he will level his greatest attack against you!

The good news is that God has given each of us a measure of

faith to develop. He also gives us the ability to trust Him and

surrender our lives to Him. We can stand firm and resist the

enemy, but only by the power of God. He is the One who

hears our prayers and rushes to our defense. When we pray,

Satan flees.

Adapted from The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bi-

ble, © 2009.

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LIFE PRINCIPLE 8: FIGHT YOUR BATTLES ON YOUR KNEES

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D’NEWS

First Quarter Progress Report Card was issued last Sept. 10, 2015.

Top 5 pupils are the following: Grade 1 Grade 2 1st – Ma. Krizel Moreno 1st – Bernice R. Dela Cruz* 2nd – Blessy Arrianna Cudel 2nd – Maxene Sayaman 3rd – Brianna Almanzor* 3rd –Aplacador, Ashley Nicole 4th – Jamir, Logronio 4th –Lorraine Alliyah Adolfo 5th - Andrei Cody Castilla 5th – Von Louis Palomar Grade 3 Grade 4 1st – Shulamite Mae Arcangel 1st – Kassandra Ross Gimenez 2nd – Naomi Leigh Gonzales 2nd – Royce Cyril Ramirez 3rd –Franz Matthew Quintenta 3rd – Josiah Ocampo 4th – Timario, Verbo Miguel 4th – Dagatan, Zyrich Dion 5th - Darlene Zheane Galo 5th – Fauni, Atasha Grace* Grade 5 Grade 6 1st – Maristela, Princess Eula Mae 1st – Maxine Redje De Castro 2nd – Shaina Mae F. Matro* 2nd – Austin Clark N. Castilla 3rd – Sophia Pearl Lomadilla 3rd – Allysa Ellein S. Fauni* 4th – Erich Bernadette Tumbaga* 4th – Messiahlyn Mabilangan 5th – Chamillei Roice Villanueva 5th – Alliyah Cate P. SOn

The Iskul Munting Konsilyo ( IMK ) facilitated the anti-bullying cam-paign. There was a program held least October 01, 2015, 10:00 am. The children watched a short film after that Teacher Gloria Pagupat gave a short lecture on “Bullying” and the disciplinary actions that comes along upon every offense the children would do. A button pin amounting to P25.00 had been distributed to the children signify-ing their pledge to come against bullying.

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S P I R I T UA L F O R M A T I O N

TO P F IV E PU P IL S M U N T I N G K O N S I L Y O

Solo Singing Contest 1st – Vianne Elizabeth Rimbon* 2nd – Raine Gabrielle Rimbon* 3rd – Franz Matthew Quintenta

Bible Quiz Grade 1-2 1st - Dela Cruz, Bernice* 2nd- Aplacador, Ashley 3rd- Adolfo, Alliyah Grade 3-4 1st- Galo, Darlene Zheane 2nd- Gimenez, Kassandra 3rd – Fauni, Ashley Phoebe* Grade 5-6 1st – Castilla, Austin Clark 2nd – De Castro, Maxine Redje 3rd – Mabilangan, Messiahlyn

Spiritual Formation Week was done last Sept. 21-24, 2015. The theme was Think: RED ( Readi-ness Eases Disaster). Speakers for the daily chapel services are Rev. Benjie Gevera, DM Cris-tina Gervacio and LM Wilma Pelagio. There were different contests held and we also invited Mr. Marlon Reyes from UCCP Buenavista to lecture about “Disaster Preparedness.” Winners of the contests are the following:

Drawing Contest ( Grade 1-3) 1st - Galo, Darlene Zheane 2nd – Aplacador, Ashley and Maxene Sayaman 3rd – Almanzor, Briana* and Adolfo, Alliyah Verse Exposition: (Gr. 4-6) 1st - Janeo, Benjamin 2nd – Clark Austin Castilla 3rd - Princess Eula Mae Maristela. Scripture Reading Grade 1 and 2 English Category –Andrei Cody Castilla and Bernice Lei Dela Cruz

Tagalog Category Palomar, Von Louis Grade 3 and 4 Vicera, Von Gabriel & Fauni, Ashley Phoeb Grade 5 and 6 De Castro, Maxine Redje & Fauni, Allysa Ellein-

Congratulation to the team who won the

second place they will compete in the Division

Level on October 13, 2015. Let us pray for

them.

City of Dasmarinas Association of Private Schools (CDAPS) facili-tated a contest on Makabayan/ Hekasi last September 29, 2015 at Asian Trinity School at Burol, Das-marinas City. Some of our stu-dents joined the contests namely Maxine Redje De Castro, Austin Clark Castilla, Allysa Ellein S. Fauni and Princess Eula May Mar-istela. Mr. Cedric Abril De Guzman was tasked to coach the pupils.

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D’NEWS

1- Rose Sapida, Rosalinda Amonggo 2- Rizza Caiña, Jennifer Mendoza 3 - Lormie Saquiton, Orlan Camacho 4- Ma. Elena Sapida, Ghesandra Perlas, Sheryll

Sapida, Cyrell Robert Ticao 5 - Carmen Pasion, Liezel Almendral, Nadine Poculan 6 - Raine Gabriel Rimbon, Rosheal C. 7 - Careen Hazel Fauni, Kerzle Dayrit 9 - Linda Del Rosario 10 - Abelardo Jr. Tabing, Ferdie Fauni 11 - Anastacia Mendoza, Nadia Frani, Jeremiah Gervacio 12 - Angelie Joy Docusin, Liwanag Fauni, Menandro Fauni 13 - Glaiza Hullana, Daryl Fauni, Glenn Saquilayan 14 - Jemwell Jo Sico 15 - Reydenneil Soncuan 16 - Corazon Sapida 17 - Garvin Gil Mendoza, LorenzoNorkaew 18 - Josiphiah Bedruz 19 - Jethro Gomez

20 - Ely Candelaria, Aurelio Maike, Fe Liza Rani-eses, Isabella Louise Hillman 21 - Irene Rimbon, Evelyn Tigas 22 - Nolie Sapida, Brenda almanzor, 23 - Ruby Sapida, Danielli Marie Tio, Marie Danice Tio, Gerson Baysa, John Paul Apolinar 24 - Sally De Ocampo, Jerico Martinez 25 - Samuel Cantada, David Samson, Arnel Guariña, 26 - Fely Sapida, Abraham Gomez, Ryan Val Sarmiento 27 - Virgilio Espejo, Enrico Gabriel Tumbaga 28 - Ethel Dacua, Mark Manela, Gemma Perlas 29 - Joseph Hillman, Michelle Sapida, Jhia Tabing

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T H E G I R L A N D T H E P E N N Y F O R M I S S I O N S

B I RTHDAY CEL EBR ATO R S

do the most he could with

that little penny. After care-

ful thought, he bought a

gospel tract and personally

gave it to a young chieftain.

The chieftain would not

admit that he could not

read, yet he burned with a

desire to know the contents

of the leaflet. He traveled

250 miles to find someone who would read it top him. After

hearing the gospel message, it was not long after that this young

chief made a profession of faith in Christ. Returning to his peo-

ple, he told them what the Lord had done for him. Later he

invited missionaries to come and share Jesus with the village.

Many tribesmen accepted the good news and were converted.

All this and probably more resulted from one dedicated penny

given in Christ’s name by a little girl who gave from her heart.

Shared from the compilation of Brian Kluth...

A little girl loved the Lord

and longed to share the mes-

sage of Christ to those on

the mission field. She con-

tributed a penny to a mis-

sionary to help in the work

of evangelizing the people of

Burma. The missionary was

so touched by the little girl’s

response that he decided to

Christmas Countdown

It’s 83 days before

Christmas Day

SUNDAY COLLECTION

REPORT

August September Tithes 90,320.00 81,851.00

Loose Offering 27,422.00 22,052.10

Sunday School 1,345.00 1,126.75

Midweek 1,915.50 1,413.25

Mission Offering 5,689.25 2,535.00

Lovegift(donation) 33,250.00 3,265.00

Gen. Paid Services 50.00 50.00

Least Coin 804.80 734.00

Project Nehemiah 21,570.00

Color the Season 700.00

TOTAL 182,366.55 113,727.10

1 – Rolando & Geraldine Siervo

1—Joel & Geraldine Lladones

4 – Carleng & Nureng Remulla

10 – Romulo & Rebecca Gonzales

16 – Saldy & Violy Relao

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1

Cellgroup: Olaes

Compound, 3pm

Bible Study; 7 pm

2

Cellgroup:

Silvertown

3

Tambourine/Praise & Worship/Chancel Choir

Practice

4—Communion Sunday

Preacher: Rev. Benjie Gevera

Songleader: Cherlene

Liturgist: Elder Emma

Shut-ins

Outreach Classes

YA Fellowship, 12nn

Kids Choir Practice

5

DAANG NIA

cellgroup

6

CWA Fellow-

ship; 7 pm

DLA Faculty & Staff Devotion;

4pm

7

Church/Pastoral/Volunteers Staff

Devotion 4 pm

Prayer Service; 7

pm

8

Cellgroup: Ol-aesCompound,

3pm

Bible Study; 7 pm

9

Cellgroup:

Silvertown

10

Kids Choir/Tambourine/Praise & Worship/Chancel Choir

Practice

11—

Preacher: LM Wilma Pelagio

Songleader: Allan Saquilayan

Liturgist: Cristy Belmonte

BCE Meeting: 12nn

Outreach Classes

Kids Choir Practice

12

DAANG NIA

cellgroup

13

CWA Fellow-

ship; 7 pm

DLA Faculty & Staff Devotion;

4pm

14

Church/Pastoral/Volunteers Staff

Devotion 4 pm

Prayer Service; 7

pm

15

Cellgroup: Olaes

Compound, 3pm

Bible Study; 7 pm

16

Cellgroup:

Silvertown

17

Kids Choir/Tambourine/Praise & Worship/Chancel Choir

Practice

18—

Preacher: Elder Jessie Fauni

Songleader: Dionyl Babasa

Liturgist: Eric Tumbaga

Council Meeting, 2pm

Outreach Classes

YA Fellowship,12nn

Kids Choir Practice

19

DAANG NIA

cellgroup

20

CWA Fellow-

ship; 7 pm

DLA Faculty & Staff Devotion;

4pm

21

Church/Pastoral/Volunteers Staff

Devotion 4 pm

Prayer Service; 7

pm

22

Cellgroup: Olaes

Compound, 3pm

Bible Study; 7 pm

23

Cellgroup:

Silvertown

24

Kids Choir/Tambourine/Praise & Worship/Chancel Choir

Practice

25—

Preacher: Rev. Benjie Gevera

Songleader: Lilit Crisostomo

Liturgist: Mitch Sapida

Outreach Classes

Teachers Workshop

Kids Choir Practice

26

DAANG NIA

cellgroup

27

CWA Fellow-

ship; 7 pm

DLA Faculty & Staff Devotion;

4pm

28

Church/Pastoral/Volunteers Staff

Devotion 4 pm

Prayer Service; 7

pm

29

Cellgroup: Olaes

Compound, 3pm

Bible Study; 7 pm

30

Cellgroup:

Silvertown

31

Kids Choir/Tambourine/Praise & Worship/Chancel Choir

Practice

OCTOBER 2015