To God be the glory for giving us a victorious anniversary service this morning! We praise Him for the precious souls that were saved and for people that were able to see what God is doing through our church. Bringing people to Him is a great way by which we can show our appreciation to Him for 33 years of His faithfulness in our church! As your pastor, I am thankful to God for allowing me to lead this church for 33 years. I will have no accomplishment without His power and without your support. I appreciate you, members, for supporting the vision that God lays down in my heart. The church is able to go through all hard times, enjoy its victories and reach its goals because God gives precious members who love Him and His work. You may be a new member or you may have been here for a long time, but your resolution to involve in His work through this church will never be in vain. Join me as we look forward to what God will do next week on the second Sunday of our Anniversary! Keep yourself involved in prayer and in inviting people! God will surely bless your labour!
DR. ED M. LAURENA
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Preaching/music CDs & invitations are available @ the ushers' table after the service.
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A Chronicle of God’s Fruitful Work through His People’s Involvement 1977 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 Vicente
1978 In 1978, Pastor Ed with his wife Delia and their baby Mishael left Camalig, Albay to 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 early days of this Mission work, Pastor Ed labored for souls’ salvation and mission’s growth. He spent nine hours daily for soulwinning, doorknocking, Bible studies, visitation, as he faithfully preached God’s Word.
1979 Church Picture
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 150 men and women called of God for His ministerial work. 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.
1983 Church Picture in Ice Plant
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.
1979 On January 23, 1979, the Christian Baptist Mission, with an average attendance of 100150, was organized to be Christian Baptist Church, completely sustaining itself and independent from financial support from its mother Church. 1980 The year marked 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 began supporting missions. 1984 First Building in St. Francis Homes 2
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 went 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.
1986 Main Auditorium, present-day Old Building Ground Floor
1986 Building extension was constructed in the adjacent piece of land to house the Christian Bible Baptist Academy that started with 30 students. The Bible Seminary was formally organized with nine students. The second mission work was launched in Batangas province, along with an overseas outreach in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 1987-1988 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 CBBC 10th Anniversary, First Building extended
1989 It was a decade of blessings as the Church celebrated its 10th Anniversary. It held the first ever motorcade in the history of Baptist Churches in the Philippines. This is an effort to boost Anniversary invitation and to reinforce the public proclamation of Jesus Christ’s name and of His Church. 1990 The Sabbath School was initiated to cater to the “frontliners” who miss Sunday School lessons due to ministerial duties such as Sunday School teaching, ushering, traffic and security maintenance. Today, over 200 frontliners regularly gather on Saturday nights for the Sabbath School. Extension works in the first church building were completed and the congregation’s average attendance was 1000. The number or First-Time Visitors (FTVs) doubled.
1991 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.
1992-1993 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.
THE LORD BE THANKED FOR HIS WORK THRU CBBC Beata Agustin The Lord be thanked for His work thru CBBC’s Christ-exalting victory His greatness is always revealed like in today’s church anniversary While people get saved by His grace from hell’s misery And His children give Him praises and glory!
1992 Pastor Ed & Family
1992 Further extensions for the First Building
1993 Annex Building, present day New Building Left Wing
The Lord be thanked for His work thru CBBC’s diligent Gospel preaching His Word is always declared full of Scripture-principles’ teaching While people get enlightened with wisdom they’re searching And His children learn divine lessons heavenly enriching! The Lord be thanked for His work thru CBBC’s fruitful stewardship His instruction is always asserted to bring effective discipleship While people get converted toward His granted relationship And His children enjoy His fellowship in their worship!
1994 The late great Dr. Jack Hyles preached God’s Word in our blessed pulpit. The Deaf and Mute ministry was launched. 1995-1996 In 1995 alone, registered FTVs surpassed 3000. A 280 sqm parcel of lot 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 ac1994 Dr. Jack Hyles preached on CBBC pulpit
tivities. 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.
1994 Main Auditorium, present-day Old Building 2nd Floor
The Lord be thanked for His work thru CBBC’s earnest prayerfulness His power is always needed for revival-fire with His forgiveness While people get convicted of their pride and sinfulness And His children repent with genuine humbleness! The Lord be thanked for His work thru CBBC’s spirited influence His name is always magnified along His wisdom’s presence While people get challenged to desire godly defence And His children raise standard-excellence!
to be continued...
The Lord be thanked for His work thru CBBC’s doctrinal purity His truth is always upheld for faith’s practice and security While people get pricked of their false religiosity And His children trust His authority! The Lord be thanked for His work thru CBBC’s fervent life-building mission His purpose is always affirmed thru the fulfillment of His commission While people get transformed by His mighty regeneration And His children grow in His compassion!
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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 February 12 & 15 Sunday School Sunday AM Sunday PM Wednesday First Time Visitors Baptisms
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MORNING Num 34-36 Deut 1-3 Deut 4-6 Deut 7-9 Deut 10-12 Deut 13-15 Deut 16-19
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
Reading Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
"Kung tinanggap mo si Hesus bilang iyong Tagapagligtas, ito na ang simula ng iyong bagong buhay kay Kristo." Roma 8:1
EVENING Ps 47 Ps 48 Ps 49 Ps 50 Ps 51 Ps 52 Ps 53
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HESU KRISTO -KAYAMANAN -RELIHIYON -MABUTING GAWA (hindi makakapagligtas ang mga ito)
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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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