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DR. ED M. LAURENA

3 4 Ye a r s of G od' s Fa i t hf u l ness

1979 - 2013

od was indeed at work this morning in our Anniversary service. Seeing thousands of souls getting saved and members working hard for this event to be successful is truly a joy for me; much more to our great God Who definitely deserves the best of our service because of His faithfulness in our church. Let us keep on working together for the second part of our Anniversary next Sunday. God is surely pleased with our labour for Him. Get involved in your respective areas and in prayer, and see how He can work though you. I am so privileged to be entrusted by God to pastor this church for 34 years by His grace and through His power. In spite of our limitations, I am grateful that it is God Who strengthens and encourages us to keep on. The visions and goals that God gives me would be hard to accomplish without faithful members like you backing me up. As I pray for more members to love God and involve more, I know we can see more souls saved, lives changed, plans accomplished, properties claimed, and churches established in the years ahead. We praise and thank God that our labour for Him is not in vain.

Sunday School Outline Living on the Winning Side I must continue building a winning and positive attitude. Faith that Challenges

I. Faith in God that challenges receives the unconditional commitment of the promises of the Almighty. A. Faith in God receives the unconceivable blessings. B. Faith in God receives the unnumbered blessings. C. Faith in God receives the unseen blessings. II. Faith in God that challenges requires the unmatched confidence in the power of the Almighty. A. Faith that wavers will not receive anything from God. B. Faith that is wanting (lacking) will not receive anything from God. C. Faith that is winning will receive great things from God. III. Faith in God that challenges is resolved through the unmovable calmness brought by the protection from the Almighty. A. Faith in God that challenges rests on God’s omniscience. B. Faith in God that challenges rests on God’s omnipresence. C. Faith in God that challenges rests on God’s omnipotence.

Church Attendance

January 13 & 16

Bible Reading Mon

Ex 4-6 Ex 7-9

Sunday School

2,139

Tue

Sunday AM

2,525

Wed

Ex 10-12

Sunday PM

1,212

Thu

Ex 13-15

Wednesday

769

Fri

Ex 16-18

First Time Visitors

129

Sat

Ex 19-21

Sun

Ex 22-24

Baptisms

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Gospel tracts, preaching/music CDs & Sunday School/Discipleship lessons are available @ the ushers' table after the service.

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Any institution should always be in a positive continuum. As we strive together with God in perpetuating His glo

> 1977

In a fated day in December of 1977, Preacher Ed Laurena, already pastoring a Church in Camalig, Albay, was scheduled to see an eye specialist in Manila. Such doctor’s appointment turned out to be a significant moment for him in God’s sovereign calendar. It was because the travelling Pastor Ed, while stopping at the San Pedro, Laguna train station due to engine failure, felt that God was impressing in His heart the great burden to establish a Baptist Church within the locality. On his next planned visit, Pastor Ed surveyed the area for the confirmation of God’s call. 1978 Auditorium in San

> 1979

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> 1978

In 1978, Pastor Ed with his wife Delia and their baby Mishael left Camalig, Albay to willingly pursue God’s plan in San Pedro, Laguna. On its very first Sunday service on January 22, 1978, at a rented make-shift pub, Christian Baptist Mission had 42 in attendance. During the very early days of this Mission work, Pastor Ed passionately labored for souls’ salvation and mission’s growth. He spent nine hours daily for soulwinning, door-knocking, Bible studies, and visitation, as he faithfully preached God’s Word. 1979 Church Picture

On January 23, 1979, the Christian Baptist Mission, with an average attendance of 100-150, was organized to be Christian Baptist Church, completely sustaining itself and independent from financial support from its mother Church.

> 1980

This year made a milestone as the growth of the Church as members were continually added and were taught to give faithfully to the Lord’s work. It celebrated its very first anniversary as an independent Church by launching its first fruits offering. It also, as a young Church, remarkably began supporting missions.

> 1981

The growing Church experienced a great test through some members who opposed Pastor Ed’s leadership. Again, the Lord proved His call for Pastor Ed and His care for the Church. The disruptors eventually left, but the congregation’s attendance staggered and slid down to an average of 40. This challenged the faithful remnants to be more diligent in their church involvement. With the Lord blessing the Church, which had an attendance of over 150, it became necessary to move to a new location in San Pedro Ice Plant along the National Highway. Souls came to Christ and families were added to the Church regularly. This year, the first mission work and daughter church in Los Baños, Laguna was started.

hurch - San Pedro History

orious work here, may this quick lookback inspire us all the more for God's marvelous doing here in CBBC SPL.

> 1982

In 1982, the Church’s teaching ministry was strengthened through the opening of a mini-Bible Institute to instill in the church staff Bible doctrines. The Lord blessed this ministry to become the Baptist Heritage Bible College that we know today, which has already trained about 500 men and women called of God and actively involved in His ministerial work. 1983 Church Picture

in Ice Plant

> 1983

The year was marked with an acquisition of a 500sq m. parcel of land in St. Francis Homes 2 Subdivision. Pastor Ed and the church members joined in prayer vigils and “sacrificial giving” to claim the property. The construction of the building immediately followed even without sufficient financial resources at hand. It was all done by faith and the Lord dealt graciously with the Church.

> 1984-1985

While the said building construction was underway, the Church held its service inside the structure that was partially done. The members showed their willingness and cooperation as Pastor Ed challenged and encouraged them to give cheerfully and sacrificially for God. After a year, the Lord wrought the completion of what is now called the “Old Building.” Likewise, the Church’s name was changed to Christian Bible Baptist Church. Meanwhile, the Christian Bible Baptist Academy, accepted its first batch of students with six volunteer staff trained through the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) curriculum.

> 1986

A building extension was constructed in the adjacent piece of land to house the Christian Bible Baptist Academy which humbly started with just a handful of 30 students. Concurrently, the Bible Seminary was formally organized with nine students. Then, a second mission work was launched in Batangas province, along with an overseas outreach in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

> 1987-1988

1984 First Building in St. Francis Homes 2

1986 Main Auditorium, present-day Old Building Ground Floor

These years, the Church reached its goal and surpassed its usual 450-attendance mark. Its expected growth prompted another lot purchase and building construction that were made possible through the members’ sacrificial giving and God’s sufficient provisions.

> 1989

It was a decade of blessings as the Church celebrated its 10 th Anniversary. It held the first ever motorcade in the history of all Baptist Churches in the Philippines. This is an effort to boost Anniversary attendance invitation and thereby to reinforce the public proclamation of Jesus Christ’s name and of His Church.

1989 CBBC 10th Anniversary , First Building extende d

> 1990

The Sabbath School was initiated to cater to the “frontliners” who inevitably miss Sunday School lessons due to ministerial duties such as Sunday School teaching, ushering, traffic and security maintenance. Frontliners regularly gather on Saturday nights for the Sabbath School. Also, extension works in the first church building were completed and the congregation’s average attendance climbed to an average of 1000. Consequently, the number or First-Time Visitors (FTVs) doubled.

> 1991

In this notable year, the Church produced its first batch of graduates from the Christian Bible Baptist Academy and Bible Seminary. The Lord further blessed the work that it was able to support 48 churches and missions across the country. Before the year ended, the attendance doubled in its weekly average. 1992 Further extensions for the First Building

> 1992-1993

CBBC’s first offshore church-planting endeavor was started in the State of California, USA. With God’s sustaining grace, the outreach grew in attendance as well. Meanwhile, the Church hosted the first National Pastors and Workers’ Conference, and was attended by 273 delegates. Likewise, the Church acquired another adjacent lot property.

> 1994

The late great Dr. Jack Hyles preached God’s Word in our blessed pulpit. The Deaf and Mute ministry was launched.

> 1995-1996

1993 Annex Building, present day New Building Left Wing

In 1995 alone, registered FTVs surpassed 3000. A 280 sqm parcel of land was acquired for the construction of another auditorium. Area Soulwinning program was reinforced with the aim, “Always Ready To Evangelize Anybody.” Thirteen areas were strategically divided with 13 chosen men to lead in soulwinning, visitation, Bible Studies, good news class, tract distribution, and vacation Bible school activities. Likewise, most of the mission works were organized into local Churches. Also, the Loving Hands Ministry (Orphanage) was founded to care for orphaned, abandoned and surrendered children. Meanwhile, the Christian Bible Baptist Seminary adopted the name Baptist Heritage Bible College. to be continued...

OVERCOMING FAITH MIDST LIFE’S CHALLENGES Beata B. Agustin

In facing various challenges along life’s race With every struggle marked by sinfulness and weakness’ trace… Overcoming faith in God strengthens our spirituality upon salvation-brace So we can stand on the winning side of His awesome grace. In battling against many facets of unrighteousness With every enticement of materialism and worldliness… Overcoming faith in God arms our sanctification-holiness So we can do good works in His will’s truthfulness. In conquering several stages of difficulties With every suffering brought by atrocities and calamities… Overcoming faith in God heals our soul-infirmities So we can trust His unfailing promises’ certainties. In fleeing from different angles of temptations With every offer of riches packed by lust and deceit’s intentions… Overcoming faith in God upholds our standard-convictions So we can follow His instructions toward heavenly decisions. In subduing pride of towering arrogance With every ambition of personal and carnal extravagance… Overcoming faith in God corrects our human-ignorance So we can stay humble under His great deliverance. In passing through tough and rigorous trials With every persecution-test and hurdle pronouncing betrayals… Overcoming faith in God proves our self-denials So we can reach service-triumph’s peak thru His miracle-portrayals. In pursuing success of a great 34th church anniversary With every preparation and prayer in sharing the Gospel story Overcoming faith in God powers our labor-victory So we can praise and thank Him along His honor and glory.

PREACHING THE GOSPEL THAT ONLY JESUS SAVES! St. Francis Homes 2, Landayan, San Pedro, Laguna 4023

Maaari Mong Matiyak ang Langit BUHAY NA WALANG HANGGAN PANANAMPALATAYA KAY HESUS

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HESU KRISTO -KAYAMANAN -RELIHIYON -MABUTING GAWA (hindi makakapagligtas ang mga ito)

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www.cbbcphilippines.org email-info@cbbcphilippines.org tel - (02)869.0433 cel - 0905.3004422 or 0926.7247837 or 0917.8870954 Dr. Ed M. Laurena Pastor ___________________________________ SCHEDULE OF SERVICES SUNDAY Sunday School, 8:30 am AM Worship Service, 9:30 am Youth Fellowship, 1:30 pm Discipleship, 3:00 pm PM Worship Service, 4:00 pm WEDNESDAY Doctrine Class, 5:45 pm Prayer Meeting, 7:00 pm with Soulwinning & Visitation on Thursdays and Saturdays

Ang sabi ni Hesus, “Ako ang daan, ang katotohanan, at ang buhay: walang makapupunta sa Ama kundi sa pamamagitan ko.” Juan 14:6 Wala nang iba pang makapagliligtas sa iyo mula sa impiyerno. Magtiwala ka kay Hesus ngayon! Roma 6:23 “Kung ipahahayag ng iyong bibig na si Hesus ay Panginoon at mananampalataya ka nang buong puso na Siya’y muling binuhay ng Diyos, ikaw ay maliligtas”. Roma 10:9 1. Aminin mo na ikaw ay isang makasalanan. Roma 3:10 2. Magsisi ka sa iyong kasalanan. Gawa 17:30 3. Manampalataya ka na si Kristo Hesus ay namatay para sa iyo, nalibing at nabuhay namagmuli. Roma 10:9-10 4. Sa pamamagitan ng panalangin, tanggapin mo si Hesus sa iyong puso bilang iyong Tagapagligtas. Roma 10:13 Manalangin ka ng ganito: Panginoon, ako po ay isang makasalanan at nangangailangan ng kapatawaran. Nanampalataya po ako na nadanak ng dugo ni Hesus at Siya ay namatay sa krus para sa akin. Nagsisisi po ako sa aking mga kasalanan. Tinatanggap ko po si Kristo Hesus sa aking puso bilang aking Tagapagligtas. Amen. "Kung tinanggap mo si Hesus bilang iyong Tagapagligtas, ito na ang simula ng iyong bagong buhay kay Kristo." Roma 8:1 Ngayon: 1. Basahin mo ang iyong Biblia araw-araw upang makilala pa ng lubusan si Kristo Hesus. 2. Makipag-usap ka sa Diyos sa panalangin araw-araw. 3. Manambahan ka sa isang simbahan na pinapangaral si Kristo at ang Biblia ang tanging pamantayan. 4. Ibahagi sa iba si Kristo Hesus.

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