Vol. 25 | Issue 40 | Oct. 4, 2015
from your
Pastor
For us Christians, it is a wonderful blessing to be saved from the penalty of sins through our faith in the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. It, too, is a great security to be assured eternally of heaven while guarded steadfastly inside the Lord’s will. Much more, it is a marvelous opportunity for us to be placed by God Himself in His church and to be put into the ministry, where He can get glory. Thus is what Ephesians 3:21 asserts, “Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.” By virtue of our being redeemed and members of our beloved Christian Bible Baptist Church, we are then privileged to be shown the right means, to be instructed with the acceptable ways, and to be guided through the biblical practices of giving glory to God. It is His will for us to persevere and persist in glorifying and pleasing Him with our deeds according to His instructions, expressed in His Word, “…Whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God” (I Corinthians 10:31). Likewise, since God is glorified through His church, we must never neglect our church-related responsibilities which we can first fulfill when we attend worship services as Hebrews 10:25 and Psalm 63:1-2 say. Moreover, God
receives glory from our offerings as revealed by I Chronicles 16:29, “Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.” Thus, our generous contributions with our voluntary and sacrificial offerings which we cheerfully give to the ministries of our church are surely pleasing in God’s sight. We thank and praise God for teaching and encouraging us always to have a meaningful and joyous Christian. As such, let us keep on making ourselves available in the work of the Lord through His ministries that advance His kingdom, and to continue participating in the programs and projects of our church. As your Pastor, I am delighted to see your love to the Lord and to His church. To God be the glory for your support for our soulwinning activities, discipleship endeavours, and buildingrenovation pursuit. Your labour is not in vain as you help promote His work. To each one who is desirous, decisive, and determined to glorify God by His grace and through His power, I say, “Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee” (Isaiah 60:1). DR. ED M. LAURENA
God Can Put Us in The Ministry
When There is Recognition 1 Timothy 1:11-17
I. God can put His believers in the ministry when they recognize His purpose in their lives. A. The purpose of God’s creation is to bring glory to Him. B. The purpose of God’s new creation is to honour Him. II. God can put His people in the ministry when they recognize His power. A. God’s people can be useful in the ministry through His power. B. God’s people can use His power in the ministry. III. God can put children in His ministry when they recognize His promises. A. God promised His preservation in the ministry. B. God promised His perpetuity in the ministry.
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October 4 Practice Preaching October 11 Senior College Ladies Area 10
Revival Meeting In Taiwan Outreaches Gloriously Blessed
The Lord gloriously blessed all the revival meetings in our Outreaches in Taiwan last September 6 and 13. With our Pastor, Dr. Ed M. Laurena, declaring the Word of God, our brethren there were all the more encouraged to invest in God’s work, to love His Word, and to follow His will. Furthermore, all the gatherings and Bible studies there yielded a total of 22 baptisms. On September 6, the Chungli and Taichung Outreaches had their worship service together. In the said occasion, there were 97 attendees and seven among them were baptized. Then they had the Lord’s Supper as their final program in the evening. The following Sunday, September 13, the Kaohsiung and Tainan outreaches held their joint morning worship service where they had a total attendance of 129
with 30 professions of faith and six baptisms. Accordingly the Chungli and Taichung brethren joined the aforementioned outreaches in the afternoon service where four new converts were baptized. They likewise partook of the Lord’s Supper. Meanwhile, our Pastor conducted daily Bible studies in several dormitories where our brethren invited their fellow
Overseas
Filipino
Workers
(OFWs) to listen to the Word of God and learn Bible principles. By the grace and power of the Lord, that week’s godly endeavour produced five baptisms. Indeed, God's mighty Word works as His people work for His glory. Let us continually pray for God’s favour upon our Outreaches and our OFW-brethren in Taiwan.
We praise God for the progress of our Renovation Project. Let us continue to pray for the provision for the following: • • • • • •
Air-conditioning units Glass doors Tiles Big TV screens Pews Painting of building 03
Sunday School Teacher's Retreat Affirmed “A Teacher Come From God”
A sure refresher as well as renewal was brought to about 82 Sunday School teachers from the Children’s Department last Friday, September 25 at the Jabez Recreation Camp Site in Dasmariñas, Cavite. Away from the usual urban setting, the teachers from Bed Babies, Cradle Roll, Nursery, Primary, and Juniors' Department were beneficially reminded of the reason, requisite and reformation necessary to be a teacher who has effectiveness, impact, and joy. All of which were anchored on the Scriptural passage John 3:2, “The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.”
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Three sessions were strategically scheduled through the day. The first of which was given during early morning assembly at the CBBC Old Building 2nd Floor Hall, before the group trooped to the camp site. Preacher Jonah Raña, the Sunday School Superintendent for the Children’s Department presented the necessary spiritual and physical preparation that a teacher must do to be effective. This includes
his prayer time, Bible reading, and holy living. He also exhorted the attendees at midday on their impact to show the importance of influencing the lives of the students in a positive way. The concluding session at late afternoon delivered by Preacher Jay-Ar Daracan explained the things that make a teacher joyful and successful in his ministry. Likewise, teambuilding games
like “Spell Me,” “Remember Me,” “Into the Loop,” “Amos' Walk,” and “Song Dugtungan” were delightful icebreakers for each group of teachers to instill lightheartedness and fun between the sessions. The swimming pool was also opened late after lunch as an additional treat. May we continually uphold such trainings for teachers in constantly embracing learning as we teach our students for God's glory. 05
Kilala Ka Na Ba?
“And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.” - Colossians 3:17 Isang masikhay na Pastor ang nagsabing nararapat lamang na ang bawat tao ay tingnan ang iba sa pananaw na animo'y may suot na signboard nagsasabing “Appreciate Me” nang sa gayon ay mapa-alalahanan sila na ang bawat tao ay may pangangailangang kilalanin at pahalagahan. Tinuran din ng mga dalubhasa ng sikolohiya na nagdudulot ng kalusugang mental at emosyonal ang makilala at mapahalagan ng iba... lalo pa't kung ang pagpapagal ay para sa kalooban at kaluwalhatian ng Panginoon. Anong uri ng pagkilala ang ipinahahayag ng Salita ng Diyos? PAGKILALANG MULA SA AMA. Isang malungkot na katotohanan sa kulturang ating kinalakihan ay ang kakulangan sa pagbibigay ng papuri at pagkilala sa araw-araw na pamumuhay. Mas malimit makita ang kakulangan at kapintasan kaysa sa magandang ginawa. Matamis isiping sinabi sa Matthew 6:1-4, “Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hyprocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward... thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.” Hindi man tayo kilalanin o palakpakan ng ating mga taong pinaglilingkuran o kapwa manggagawa, alam nating may sigurado tayong pagkilala mula sa Diyos Ama kung ibayo nating paghuhusayan ang mamuhay at maglingkod para sa Kanya. PAGKILALANG MAY AKMANG PABUYA. Noong taong 2009 at 2012, kinilala ang mga kabataang lalaki na si Efren Penaflorida at Kesz Valdes ng CNN Heroes of the Year Award at Children's International Peace Prize sa kanilang dakilang kontribusyon sa
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pag-aangat ng antas ng pamumuhay sa mga batang nakatira sa bundok ng basura sa pamamagitan ng “Pushcart Classroom” at “Educational Clinics.” Ito ay kanilang pagbabalik sa iba ng magandang biyayang ipinagkaloob sa kanila ng Diyos. Tinulungan nila ang mga kabataan sa kanilang lugar na katulad din nila dati ay nasasadlak sa droga, gang, abusong magulang, at iba pang maruming pamumuhay. Hindi nila inasahang ang kanilang mga pagpapagal ay pararangalan upang lalo pa nilang mapalawig ang kanilang mabuting adhikain. Ang nasa isip lang nila ay maibalik ang kagandahang loob na ibinigay sa kanila ng Panginoon. Mariing sinabi sa Colossians 3:2324 na, “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; knowing that of the Lord, ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.” PAGKILALANG MATAAS ANG ANTAS. Ating pakaisipin na ang magsasabing, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant....” ay hindi pangkaraniwang persona lamang ng
mundong ito bagkus ang Dakilang Diyos na lumalang ng mundong ito. Siya ang mariringgan nating magsasabi ng matamis na katagang 'yan kung pagsusumikapan nating ituon ang lahat ng ating pamumuhay at pagpapagal upang luwalhatiin Siya. Tanging ang Panginoon lamang dapat ang ating dahilan, inspirasyon at hamon sa pagnanais ng “recognition” o parangal at “reward” o pabuya. Bilang mananampalataya, hindi natin dapat ituon ang ating mata at pagnanasa sa pagkuha ang pagkilala ng mundo dahil ito'y panandalian at madaling maglaho. Nararapat na maitama natin ang pananaw natin sa parangal at pabuya sa maka-Diyos at makalangit na pamamaraan...nang sa gayon ang ating buhay bilang Kristiyano ay maging makabuluhan.
God Wants You In His Ministry! Beata B. Agustin
God wants you in His ministry that’s open for His children Whom He has saved by His grace securely to live forever in heaven. Since you’re His heirs with great divine tasks which to you are nobly given, You’re then encouraged to participate willingly while united with the church-brethren. Keep involving in the fulfillment of the Lord’s Great Commission as soulwinning-driven! God wants you in His ministry that’s best for His justified Whom He has declared as righteous, and from sins truly purified. Since you’re forgiven and soon will have bodies wondrously glorified, You’re then told to bring the lost to the Saviour so they, too, can be sanctified. Keep guiding people to trust Christ amidst false religions that lead them to hell terrified! God wants you in His ministry that’s meant for His believers Whom He has regenerated to be His assured eternal-life receivers. Since you’re His converts by your faith in Jesus Who alone from hell delivers, You’re then exhorted to share the Gospel, asserting the truth against foolish deceivers. Keep proclaiming the good news that can turn scorners to become joyful sincere God-lovers! God wants you in His ministry that’s designed for His servants Whom He has called surely along His immutable commitment’s grants. Since you’re chosen according to His sovereign plan of great wisdom-implants, You’re then commanded to submit yourself to the Master and to His supreme wants. Keep exerting all efforts to please Him with the diligent servitude of humble mercy-claimants! God wants you in His ministry that’s suited for His stewards Whom He has entrusted with talents, time and opportunities’ regards. Since You’re His partners in His kingdom-advancement today and onwards, You’re then required to be faithful in progressing for His glory, not for personal rewards. Keep seeking Him, prioritizing His name’s exaltation with holiness-pursuits of virtue-guards! God wants you in His ministry that’s assigned for His laborers Whom He has strengthened to toil as spiritual sowers and reapers. Since you’re equipped and trained hard with His might that empowers, You’re then asked to rely on Him wholly to be among the good fruits’ producers. Keep working with well-doing while cleaving to Him in being His favored life-builders! God wants you in His ministry that’s only for His disciples Whom He has taught to pray fervently to combat sin-grapples. Since you’re His students, learning from His Word and principles. You’re then admonished to teach others also, aiming for transformation-ripples Keep helping and giving, being a blessing for His honour without hypocrisy-crumples!
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Dr. Ed M. Laurena, Pastor CHURCH ATTENDANCE Sept. 27 & 30 Sun. School Sunday AM Sunday PM Wednesday FTVs Baptisms
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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! 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 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
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