Vol. 25 | Issue 29 | July 19, 2015
from your
Pastor
then build our spiritual health through prayer, Bible reading, and soulwinning. Also, we must strengthen
Our God is in the business of building
ourselves with biblical vision, spirited fellowship
lives. With that, He never stops strengthening
among brethren, and increasing faith, made possible
His church, and His people who are likewise
by listening to God’s Word, as Romans 10:17 states,
faithful to their life-building commitment.
“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the
Everyone of us is indeed blessed to be a part
word of God.”
and a member of this church which is strong in building lives by the grace and strength of the Lord.
Let us keep on praising God for His strength
Knowing that it is God Who girds
that makes us steadfast in our desire, decision, and
us with strength (Psalm 18:32, 39), we must be
determination to build lives for His glory. Thus, we
responsible in using His endowed, effective,
must never fail to trust Him while acknowledging His
empowering might in testifying about His
strength in providing us the ability and the resources
grace and in sharing His Gospel to win souls,
that enable us to contribute cheerfully and give
populate heaven, advance His kingdom, and
willingly for the renovation project of our church
magnify His name.
building. With God’s assured strength, I encourage each of you, “…to be stedfast, unmoveable, always
Moreover, we thank God for allowing us to
abounding in the work of the Lord,
experience His life-building power in our very own
forasmuch as you know that your
lives as we follow and obey Him. Through the church,
labour is not in vain in the Lord” (I
God has given each of us the chance, the opportunity,
Corinthians 15:58).
and the privilege to grow in grace, to mature in the faith, and to serve Him through church ministryinvolvements of fruitful eternal investments. We must
DR. ED M. LAURENA
God Can Give Us Strength
God’s Strength
Can Make Us Steadfast
Nehemiah 4:14-23 / 1Corinthians 15:58
I. God’s strength can make us steadfast to serve the King of kings. A. It takes a humble heart to recognize the right place to serve God. B. God instituted His Church, the right place of service. C. Our Church is the right place to serve God together. D. Our Church is the right place to stay serving God together . II. God’s strength can make us steadfast to sacrifice for the Lord of lords. A. God’s people must be willing to sacrifice for the cause of Christ. B. God’s people must be wanting to sacrifice for the crown for Christ.
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SUNDAY AFTERNOON SERVICE SPECIAL NUMBERS • July 19 - Junior College Men / Area 1 • July 26 - Age 3 / Area 2
Let us continue to support our Building Project. Pray. Finance. Participate.
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Ang Angkla ng Pag-asa Isang grupo ng mga kabataan ang lumabas patungo sa lawa para mag-water skiing. Sila ay lulan ng isang bangkang de motor habang hila-hila ang isang water ski na sinasakyan ng kasama nilang si Darwin. Dahil sa malakas na hangin, tumaob ang water ski na siyang dahilan ng pagkahulog ng binata sa tubig. Bumaling ang bangka para balikan at sagipin si Darwin, subalit hindi ito makabwelo dahil pumulupot sa propeler nito ang lubid na nagdurugtong dito at sa water ski. Sa matagal nang pagkatigil ng bangka, tumalon sa tubig si John na siyang pinuno ng grupo. Suot ang life jacket, sinikap ni John na abutin si Darwin, hanggang mapansin ng dalawa na ang bangka ay papalayo na sa kanila dahil nadadala ito ng di-mapigilang lakas ng hangin. Sa kanilang paghabol, takip-silim na nang nakarating ang dalawa sa may pampang, sukat halos ikalunod ni Darwin ang naging paglalakbay dahil nahubad sa kanya ang life jacket. Ang bangkang sana'y naging kaagapay ng mga kabataang ito ay madaling nadala ng hangin dahil sa kawalan nito ng angkla. Sa lakbayin ng tao dito sa mundo, marami ang naglalayag na wala ring angkla. Salamat sa Panginoon dahil nang tayo ay maligtas, nilagyan Niya tayo ng angklang hindi matitinag laban sa lakas ng hangin dulot ng sistema ng mundo, at sa malabagyong pagbugso ng mga suliranin o pagsubok sa b u h a y Kristiyano. A n g angklang ito ng pag-asa ay magdudulot sa atin ng kalakasan at pirmihang katatagan ayon sa Hebrews 6:19, “Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul,
both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil”. Ang angkla ng pag-asa sa buhay na walang hanggan ang nagtatag sa atin sa tamang pundasyon. Higit pa sa matibay na metal ang bumubuo rito. Ipinuhunan ng Panginoon ang dugo ng Kanyang bugtong na Anak para sa kaligtasan ng tao, “…and without shedding of blood is no remission” (Hebrews 9:22). Samantala, ang pananampalataya naman ang naging koneksyon ng ating buhay mula sa angklang iyon. Depende sa ating paggawa ang ikatitibay at ikakakapal nito. Kung ang pananampalataya natin sa Salita ng Diyos ay mahina, para lamang itong manipis na lubid na madali ring rurupok. Subalit kung patuloy tayong magtatapat sa gawain ng Diyos lalo na sa pagbibigay
at pag-aakay ng kaluluwa, ang pananampalatayang ito ay magiging sintibay ng kadenang bakal na siyang pisi ng angkla sa ating Kristiyanismo. Ang bigat ng angkla ay bigat ng pangako ng Panginoong Hesus na kung ating patuloy na pagkakatiwalaan ay maglalagay sa atin sa tamang posisyon. Anuman ang sapitin dito sa lupa ay hindi magiging kaawa-awa ang ating kalagayan dahil sinabi ni Hesus sa atin, “In my Father's house are many mansions… I go to prepare a place for you... I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also” (John 14:2,3). Kaya nga, tiyak na ang ating destinasyon: ito ay ang walang hanggang buhay sa pamamagitan ng walang humpay na pag-ibig ng Panginoon sa atin! Maging himig nawa ng ating puso ang mga titik ng awit natin sa kongregasyon, (#309 sa Baptist Hymnal): “We have an Anchor that keeps the soul, steadfast and sure while the billows roll, Fastened to the Rock which cannot move; grounded firm and deep in the Saviour’s love.”
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"Bring Your Classmates" Sunday Perked Up Junior's Sunday School Perked with God’s joy as strength, the Juniors' Department launched its first themed Sunday with "Bring Your Classmates" Sunday last July 5. Aiming to spark enthusiasm and interest for a regular Sunday School, this program brought school supplies and goodies as rewards to the top three pupils who brought the "Most Number of Guests." Despite heavy rains, the Junior Church gathered about 400 attendees and 51 guests. The teachers gave prizes of notebooks, supplies, and sweets to winning coupons given to each student. Souvenir pictures were also taken to capture moments of great fellowship with the old-time students and the new converts and guests. Highlighting the event was an exhortation given by Bro. Justin Sales. The children, being young witnesses of Christ, were encouraged to proclaim salvation to the lost, while the visitors were admonished to avoid hell's eternal fire by trusting Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour and Lord. It was truly a well-delivered sermon illustrated by a literal fire as an object lesson. The occasion has been made possible through God's might, enabling the team for a concerted effort and the sponsors’ cooperative heart in the giving ministry. May the Lord be glorified and His servants be richly blessed.
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Shifting On But Not Moving On
“For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.”-Colossians 2:5 Despite a rigorous Jewish upbringing and a very serious commitment to the Law, holiness, and moral conformity, Saul of Tarsus who would later become the Apostle Paul wrote some of the most descriptive, and relevant words in the Bible pertaining to human experience. In Romans Chapter 7, he expressly described the tension between wanting or desiring the right or the good but ends up actually doing the wrong thing. It is a very dramatic and powerful picture of internal struggle, of wrestling with a real power, with being overcome by something greater, something more demanding and something he does not want. There is an incessant pressing enemy from within and without that actively hinders us from steadfastness...creating a sense of helplessness that leads to despair: except for the good news. There is a Deliverer, there is an Answer, there is a Strength. We have the Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ Who wants us to focus on our Charity, Consistency, and Continuity. CONSISTENCY
IN
sessions, he made it a point for
DECISION-MAKING.
CHARITY
ON
DISCIPLE-
The
his dutiful wife to be present with
MINISTERING.
Scripture requires in Titus 3:8,
them. This has gained him respect
a
“This is a faithful saying, and
and thus avoided undue problems
remarked, “To live with saints
these things I will that thou affirm
in the ministry God has entrusted
above, that is heaven's glory but
constantly, that they which have
in his care. We should be all that
to live with them while here below
believed in God might be careful to
we are wherever we are. We must
then that is another story.” It takes
maintain good works. These things
be a Christian wherever we are.
the love of God to bear and build
are good and profitable unto men.” We do not have to make emotional
Christian
There who
was
humorously
spiritual fruits. Bearing disciples CONTINUITY
IN
for
Christ
and
consequently
decisions about anything. We do
DIRECTION-MAPPING. Nothing
building them requires selfless
not have to decide what we have
is more frustrating than a life that
love. The Scriptures promise that
to do. A pre-established principle,
is constantly shifting. Reputable
a person who lives to give is much
Biblical in nature, should already
employers who are looking for
happier than the person who lives
make the decisions for us. The
people to fill vital positions in a
to get. Our failure to be steadfast
single greatest obstacle to the
company avoid hiring individuals
is largely due to a narcissistic
impact of the Gospel has not been
who have been frequently job
love set on self. We must invest
its inability to provide answers,
hopping as it is indicative of
on loving people and ministering
but the failure on our part to live
a problem in discontinuity of
to them in discipleship that would
it out. Lee Roberson, the late
direction. A constantly shifting
eventually help motivate us to be
Pastor of Highland Baptist Church
stone at the bottom of a riverbed
steadfast in the Lord.
of Chattanooga, Tennessee made
does not gather moss. Similarly, a
it an irrevocable rule not to let
life that is not in continuity hardly
himself be alone with anyone
achieves anything of real worth in
us focus on our Consistency,
of the opposite sex except for
this life.
Continuity, and Charity. To God
his beloved wife. If it becomes necessary 06
during
counselling
With
God’s
Be All The Glory!
strength,
let
Lord, Strengthen Me Beata B. Agustin
Lord, help me face my struggle over faithlessness… …That troubles my redeemed soul by unbelief’s stubbornness. Strengthen me with Your great faithfulness So I can overcome doubts about Your sovereignty’s greatness For I’m Your saved, relying on Your grace and goodness!!! Lord, help me confront my grief over frustration… …That breaks my surrendered heart midst goals’ dysfunction. Strengthen me with Your compassionate action So I can pursue amidst distress thru Your revival’s inspiration For I’m Your sanctified, depending on Your guidance and direction!!! Lord, help me deal with my sorrow over fretting… …That weakens my converted faith along anxiety’s beating. Strengthen me with Your glad exhorting So I can vanquish worries by Your encouragement’s setting For I’m Your saint, leaning on Your exhortation and uplifting!!! Lord, help me dispel my gloom over failure… …That darkens my ministerial vision from growth’s venture. Strengthen me with Your divine pressure So I can prevail against losses by Your mercies that endure For I’m Your steward, resting on Your promises always sure and secure!!! Lord, help me combat my shock over fright… …That shakes my steadfast conviction upon temptation’s height. Strengthen me with Your persistent might So I can fight all foes around Your Spirit’s light For I’m Your soldier, cleaving to Your sword of power and right!!! Lord, help me correct my grumbling over folly… …That opposes my settled mind with confusions’ threats openly. Strengthen me with Your perfect Word prudently So I can contend for the truth along Your Scriptures’ charges effectively For I’m Your student, seeking for Your wisdom that’s eternal and heavenly!!! Lord, help me pacify my sadness over a fall… …That pulls my stable commitment toward worldliness’ mall. Strengthen me with Your triumphant Great Commission’s call So I can move on despite shame and suffering for Your kingdom-advancement’s hall For I’m Your servant, exalting Your name with my best and all!!! 07
Dr. Ed M. Laurena, Pastor CHURCH ATTENDANCE
July 12 & July 15 Sun. School Sunday AM Sunday PM Wendesday FTVs Baptisms
2, 419 2, 502 1, 178 526 183 17
St. Francis Homes 2, Landayan, City of San Pedro
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES SUNDAY ∙Sunday School ---- 8:30 am ∙Morning Service --- 9:30 am ∙Youth Fellowship -- 2:00 pm ∙Discipleship -------- 3:00 pm 7 Stage Discipleship Children's Discipleship Men Mentoring Men ∙Afternoon Service - 4:00 pm WEDNESDAY ∙Doctrine Class ----- 5:45 pm ∙Prayer Meeting----- 7:00 pm THURSDAY & SATURDAY ∙ Soulwinning and Visitation
Maaari Mong Matiyak ang Langit!
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NG 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 pusong Siya’y muling binuhay ng Diyos, ikaw ay maliligtas”. Roma 10:9 1. Aminin mong ikaw ay isang makasalanan. Roma 3:10
2. Magsisi ka sa iyong kasalanan. Gawa 17:30 3. Manampalataya kang 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. Nananampalataya po akong nadanak ang dugo ni Hesus at Siya ay namatay sa krus para sa akin.
tel - (02)869.0433 cel - 0905.3004422 Website: www.cbbcphilippines.com Email address: admin@cbbcphilippines.com BIBLE READING Prov 24-26 Mon Prov 27-29 Tue Prov 30-31 Wed Ecc 1-4 Thu Ecc 5-8 Fri Ecc 9-12 Sat Song of Sol 1-8 Sun 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 nang 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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