VOLUME 22 • ISSUE 38 • SEPTEMBER 23
DR. ED M. LAURENA
"I MUST REMOVE AND SACRIFICE SOME THINGS IN MY LIFE TO SHOW HOW MUCH I LOVE TO INVOLVE."
PASSION FOR INVOLVEMENT
God did not save us just to be rescued from the penalty of sin in hell, but much more to be involved in God’s work. If we would just realize it, it is blessing and not a burden to be a part of God’s ministry. It may seem hard at first, but when love and desire are present, it would be easier to contribute into it. Just like the church members in Macedonia who were able to give for the Lord because they were first willing to give themselves to God, we can also give what God has entrusted to us with cheerfulness if we will first commit ourselves to Him. Surely, we can experience by His grace and power that giving to Him becomes easier and more enjoyable. Meanwhile, God truly blesses us when we decide to involve more for His work. He provides timely challenges from His Word and even timely guest preachers to encourage us more. We are privileged to have Dr. Paul Chappell as our guest speaker for our Revival and Evangelistic Service tonight. I believe that God will use him to challenge us as he preaches God’s Word. Make sure you are here. Finally, as God provides blessings, I encourage you and your family to keep on being faithful in serving God through the church. May we realize that God’s work is still the greatest. Together, let us “labour til the Master comes!” Have a Spirit-filled Sunday!
Church Bulletin
Sunday School Outline Passion for Involvement
Revival & Evangelistic Meeting Tonight!
Passion Involves Treasures
Nehemiah 12:43-44, Mark 12:41-44 I. Jesus, our Saviour, cares about the matter of our giving. A. Our Saviour has laid down principles about giving. B. Our Saviour is paying attention to our giving. C. Our Saviour must be pleased with our giving. II. Jesus, our Saviour, will cross-examine the measure of our giving. A. Our giving must be proportionally done for it will be scrutinized by the Saviour. B. Our giving must be properly done for it will be of service for the sanctuary. C. Our giving must be perpetually done for it will be for our sakes according to the Scriptures. III. Jesus, our Saviour, is concerned about the method of our giving. A. The method of our giving must be of a thankful heart. B. The method of our giving must be of a cheerful heart. C. The method of our giving must be of a liberal heart. IV. Jesus, our Saviour, will surely commend the good motive of our giving. A. A giving that is full of servitude is acknowledged by the Lord. B. A giving that is full of sweetness is affirmed by the Lord. C. A giving that is full of sacrifice is appreciated by the Lord.
Don’t miss a very special Revival service tonight at 4:00PM. Dr. Paul Chappell, pastor of Lancaster Baptist Church in California, will be our Guest Speaker. Pastors and members from fellowshipping churches and missions are expected to come while a good number of first time visitors are anticipated to attended. With Dr. Chappell will be Pastor Stephen Chappell (Coastline Baptist Church, Oceanside, California), Pastor Alan Fong (Heritage Baptist Church, San Leandro, California), Bro. Jeremy Whitman, Bro. Ken McCoy and Bro. Nick Lam. This will be a remarkable night of fellowship and feasting on God’s most Holy Word as we evangelize the lost sinners, edify the saints, and exalt the Saviour Jesus Christ!
Discipleship Promotion coming up in October
Gospel tracts, preaching/music CDs & Sunday School/Discipleship lessons are available @ the ushers' table after the service.
Pray for the following: • Holy Spirit empowerment • safe travel of the delegates • good weather condition • financial needs • kitchen crew • cooperation of every member • registration team • audio & special numbers • surrendered lives • great impact upon participating churches
The Lord’s blessings upon us are more than millions of pesos. In fact, the Bible asserts that the Lord has “blessed us with all spiritual blessings” which are exceedingly enriching. With such enormous wealth, God is asking us to share an amount to complete our PI,000,000.00 commitment for His mission work. Let us be a blessing by giving our part.
Camp fee for every per son 9 years old above is P1,500 excluding transportation expens es. 50% down payment must be given on or before the month of Septemb er.
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PANGINOON, IKAW ANG AKING TANGING YAMAN Beata Agustin
Panginoon, Ikaw ang aking tanging yamang sa aki’y naglalang Ako’y kilala Mo bago pa ako isinilang Aking pagkatao’y ginawa Mo sa Iyong mabiyayang pagsaalang-alang Kaya buong-buo ako’t di Mo pinagkukulang. Panginoon, Ikaw ang aking tanging yamang sa aki’y nagligtas Ako’y binili Mo ng Iyong dugong sa sala’y panlunas at sa impyerno’y panlutas Aking kaluluwa’y tinubos Mo mula sa kapahamakan nitong antas Kaya tiyak na tiyak ako sa langit ayon sa mahabagin Mong batas. Panginoon, Ikaw ang aking tanging yamang sa aki’y nagmamahal Ako’y iniibig Mo’t sa Iyong kalinga’y itinatanghal Aking puso’y iniingatan Mo tungo sa pagpapakabanal Kaya tuwang-tuwa ako sa Iyong mapag-arugang pagpapagal. Panginoon, Ikaw ang aking tanging yamang sa aki’y nagmamay-ari Ako’y inampon Mong anak at kinupkop nang di ko mawari Aking kalagaya’y itinataguyod Mo sa Iyong ngalang kapuri-puri Kaya galak na galak ako sa Iyong paghahari. Panginoon, Ikaw ang aking tanging yamang sa aki’y nagpapala Ako’y binubuhusan Mo ng biyaya sa Iyong sariling pag-aabala Aking pangangailanga’y tinutugunan Mo nang huwag akong mabahala Kaya punong-puno ako ng mga kaloob Mong sagana’t dakila. Panginoon, Ikaw ang aking tanging yamang sa aki’y nagpapalakas Ako’y itinatatag Mo upang labanan ang kasalanang sa kasamaa’y nagpapatikas Aking pananampalataya’y pinatitibay Mo sa gitna ng pagsubok na nababakas Kaya tangan-tangan ako ng Iyong kamay nang di ako makatakas. Panginoon, Ikaw ang aking tanging yamang sa aki’y nagpapatnubay Ako’y tinuturuan Mo ng Iyong Salitang liwanag ko’t gabay Aking paglilingkod ay pinamumunga Mo sa Iyong tagumpay Kaya lubos-lubos ako sa pagpapasalamat sa Iyo nang walang humpay.
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Bicol Missions in Progress God considers no boundaries in spreading the Gospel to every living soul (Acts 1:8). This is what motivated our mission-minded Pastor, Dr. Ed Laurena, in taking another group of workers to Bicol on September 11. They were led to two different fields which are great prospects for starting missions. Only accessible by “habal-habal” or a motor boat, Bahao, Libmanan, Camarines Sur was reached by Preacher Randy de Julian together with Ma’am Ermalyn Pagkatipunan in order to hold a Bible Study in the house of a former member of CBBC-San Pedro. Thirst for the Word of God was manifested as 25 persons attended, and even some from the neighbourhood requested for a follow-up Bible Study at 11:00 PM. Meanwhile, Dr. Ed brought Preachers Nelson Paña and Rodel Pagkatipunan to Goa, Camarines Sur to visit Nanay Unding, a 90-year old lady who is very eager to have a Baptist Church in their place. God has already prepared a facility there where the people can gather for Bible studies and fellowships. Amidst the rough roads and seas, the work of the Lord shall surely prosper in these lands. Let us not cease pleading to God for His provision of called and committed labourers and supporters for the furtherance of the Gospel in the Bicol Region. To God be the glory!
A Grand Day for the Elderly In celebration of Grandparents’ Day last September 9, faithful attendees of the Jolly 60’s class had a grand fellowship in order to foster closer relationship and camaraderie among each member. Said occasion made them enjoy hearing impromptu special numbers, participating in fun-filled games, feasting upon prepared sumptuous meals, sharing uplifting testimonies on how God has wrought miracles in their lives, and listening to a timely devotion from Bro. Chito Coronel who exhorted each one to press on in involving in every activity of the church despite physical difficulties. It is indeed a blessing to see the senior citizens of the church actively doing God’s will. May their expressed desire and manifested determination to be a help to the ministry be a challenge to us. According to them, “Looming ahead of us is the saying that the stage is set for a pre-departure area, yet joyfully we won’t take it just sitting down and doing nothing. PRAYER is the perfect tool that we can share, and if there is still strength in our being, by any means, we can go out soul-winning, distribute gospel tracts, invite people to attend services, visit our sick brethren, be an encouragement and inspiration to the younger generation for them to follow and emulate.” Truly, grandparents are a gift God, and they must be treasured, nurtured, and loved!
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Baptist Youth Fundamentalist @ 1:30 PM Maaari Mong Matiyak ang Langit 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
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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.
Attendance September 16 & 19 Sunday School Sunday AM Sunday PM Wednesday First Time Visitors Baptisms
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Reading Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
MORNING Mark 9-10 Mark 11-12 Mark 13-14 Mark 15-16 Luke 1-2 Luke 3-4 Luke 5-6
EVENING Ps 66 Ps 67 Ps 68:1-17 Ps 68:18-35 Ps 69:1-18 Ps 69:19-36 Ps 70
"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.
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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We missed an Acts29 issue last week due to our church printer’s problem. We covet your prayers as we try to do our best in upgrading our equipment in ministering through our church paper.
ACTS29 - Christian Bible Baptist Church official Sunday publication St. Francis Homes 2, San Pedro, Laguna, Philippines 4023 • Dr. Ed M. Laurena, Pastor telephone: (02)869-0433 • email: info@cbbcphilippines.org • website: www.cbbcphilippines.org
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