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From the Pastor‘s Desk 1

Thy Word 2

Lectionary for the Month 2

DNEWSbits 3-4

Upcoming Activities 4

Strategic Planning 4

Continuing Works 5

School Beats and Pieces 6

Health Corner

Stewardship Corner

Church Calendar

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MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF UCCP-SABANG CHURCH OF CHRIST DISCIPLES

DON PLACIDO CAMPOS AVE., SABANG, DASMARINAS, CAVITE 4114, PHILIPPINES

Tel. No.: 416-0221 Website: sabangdisciples.org

FEBRUARY 2011 Volume 8 Number 2

Building Community of

Faith and Work

Special Features

In the Eyes of Faith

Buck Up! Do Not be Divided

Doing Mission in these Critical Times

Inside this issue:

Rev. Ronell Aguas Hernandez

“Building Each Other”

Have you ever asked yourself about your role in a particular community?

Have you realized the importance of your role? Some textbooks define community as a place where people live, a place

where we thrive and progress in life; it shall compose of families living in a household, school, hospital, establishments, offices, church etc. Studies show, that the present perspective of man is somehow not focused on how a community is built, its reality and its reason for existence. However, there are private and various sectors in our society which are more active in doing their role, identifying relevant issues such as health condition, economic situation, socio-political controversies to name a few. This is another stream where people are more interested in what they do after knowing that they are part of the community. These are persons who come from the government, some are voluntarily giving services like NGO’s (Non-Government Organization) and in extreme cases other radical organizations which critically discloses truth behind irrelevant facts. Moreover, we are blessed by the knowledge that both the Government and the Church are instituted by God. These are two powerful areas of the community striving to uphold the interest of the country and its majority. With this blessing bestowed upon us; that we altogether live in this community, we as the primary members who cannot keep distance to the truth of the importance of the role we play, we should take part in this excellent yet hideous component of a society. Furthermore, we are to realize that life is beyond KA-TU-GA (kain, tulog at gala), That there are a lot of things to do in our community, street children and beggars craving for food, drink, clothing and shelter, and are in hunger with physical needs much more of God’s word.

Present day community posts both challenges and hope. There is a need to revisit our role, its purpose mission and vision. Brother James in his epistle says: “Faith without work is dead” these two prevailing words are inseparable though unique with each other, as faith is spiritual and work is material. Most controversies, issues and crisis situations are results of overlapping interests. Many are confused of the positions, duties and liabilities, thus complicating our situation. Sadly, in critical times people will run away but matured Christians remain, professionals will listen, innocent will wait.

Let us remember Christ our Lord prayed for His disciples, “I pray that they may all be one. Father! May they be in us, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they be one, just as you and I are one.” This prayer is beyond sect, denomination or religious affiliation. It speaks for all who have opportunity to learn people in the temple, the church and unchurch. All of us can become a vessel of turning a chaotic community into an orderly society. The word community therefore is an invitation for all to “COME in UNITY”

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Lectionary and Schedule of Preachers for

February –

Membership Renewal

Month

6 “Doing Things Together”

OT: 2Samuel11:26/ 12:13 NT:Eph. 4:15-16 Preacher: Rev. Ronell A. Hernandez

13 “Community is Matter of Heart and Mind” OT: Nehemiah 8:1-10 NT: 1 Cor. 12:20-21 Preacher: Pastor Bea Hernandez

20 “Knowing the Cry of the World” OT: Exodus 3:7-17 NT: Matthew 16:21-28 Preacher: Sis. Wilma Pelagio

27 “Building Community through Loving Service” OT: Psalm 133 NT: Acts 4:32-35 Preacher: Rev. Ronell A. Hernandez

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Let us

continue

building

community

of faith and

work for we

are better

together…

Community Building

Through Heart & Mind

It is said that heartbreak and brokenness can be a source of compassion and grace, because we have been there and we have experienced life in this condition, we have learned and unlearned many things in the application process so to speak. It is where we are able to learn to spread grace and compassion even at the time of suffering and sacrifice. In a community life, many are broken and are waiting for God’s intervention; many are subtle and sure of their way to success while some gather pieces of themselves because of failure. Surely, all of us have been longing for healing and forgiveness. Such are the significant realities in a community life; we are to understand that without each other we will not be able to connect with our goals and aims while promoting our hearts and mind in the onset of building a community.

THY WORD is A LAMP UNTO MY FEET by: Pastor Ma. Beate M.Hernandez,RND

Apostle Paul in his letter to the Corinthians admonishes the same virtue of community building. His epistles were addressed to the believers in Corinth, a capital city of Roman province of Achaia in Greece. It was a city noted for its temples for the worship of various gods. Many are in struggle understanding their ways and means of building up each other as a community of faith, their differences in abilities style and advocacies brought them to division. Our February theme Building Community of Faith and Work reminds us of God’s marvellous act, His presence and dwelling among us teaches us that special abilities are given by the Holy Spirit to meet various needs in the community building. In the succeeding verses, gifts from the Holy Spirit were mentioned according to their importance and usefulness to the community of faith. While it is true, understanding these perspectives we may be able to put in mind that putting our hearts, (sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit) we will surely appreciate each other despite of our differences. In the same way that Apostle Paul ends up reminding us that no matter how many gifts we have yet failed to love other people is nothing. Let us continue building community of faith and work for we are better together.

In the EYES of FAITH by: Anjell Samonte Freedom and Love

Freedom and Love are two strong words in a philosopher’s view. Many opinions, views and elaborations have been published to explain these words. Debates are conducted over these words and none could have been more futile than believing to one’s own principle about these freedom and love. Yet the Bible speaks of these two words as if they were just spoken naturally by people, talked and dreamt regularly.

My professor used to ask our class regarding freedom, the whole time just discussing how free we really are besides the law, the rules, the punishments and the negotiations. The argument could go on further. However, the Bible says there is only one law that sums up everything: Love your neighbor as yourself. Loving encompasses so many things and emotions as the first book of Corinthians 13:13b forthrightly says… but the greatest of these is love. From love we treat each other fairly, we see everyone as brothers and sisters, we mind what we do, we forgive easily, we take care of each other, we whisper a prayer for the other, we help, we act, we serve- we love.

Above and beyond, we concede that God is the Giver of these feelings, of these acts. We recognize that from Him sprouts our true joy, thus our true love and through Him we learn to love each and every one. Love emanates from us when we follow God, the love from God flows through us and we become the instrument that God wanted us to be. Wherever we may belong, it is the goal of everyone to be able to spread God’s word and make every person involve in God’s ministry, with that we glow as one making everybody warm in God’s love.

Building and strengthening our community comprise of drawing strength and love from God and spreading those to our brothers and sisters. In this challenging world, performing these may be difficult but by God’s grace we are given more than enough of what we could grasp.

For counselling and prayer request please contact your Pastors pastorronell@yahoo.com/ robeebrian@yahoo.com 09219568327/09169737393 Church (02) 4160221

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DOING MISSION in these

CRITICAL TIMES

Doing Mission in these Critical Times themed this year’s UCWO Annual Retreat as 43 church workers of The Lowland Cavite South Manila Conference – United Church Workers Organization held its Annual Retreat and Continuing Theological Education at North East Nueva Ecija Associate Conference situated in Rizal Central Church Paraiso St. Poblacion Norte, Rizal, Nueva Ecija. Nueva Ecija is known for its gift of natural resources and was called the rice granary of the Philippines, such good name also faces many challenge in this time of crisis. Economic situation is average while other parts of the province experience scarcity. UCCP Churches under NENEAC as associate Conference are solely dependent on sustaining from her own capacity to maintain ministerial works.

Our newly launched partnership with NENEAC (with 33 Churches) has given them a livelihood program through raising Goats, it is hoped, that it shall provide for pastors salary and augment the need of every local Churches. We have been taught that this continuing partnership shall be heading to a more serious and inspiring programs both the LCSMC and NENEAC Church Workers in years to come.

Part of the CTE and Annual Retreat were the inspiring inputs geared towards enhancement of our Church Workers leadership and skill development in the direction of Church Management and Administration. LCSMC Church Workers were blessed to capture the close and personal situation of Churches in Nueva Ecija, the untiring work of Pastors and Deaconesses despite the challenge of poverty and militarization, people are moreover inspired to deliver the Gospel notwithstanding the tension. The Community Immersion was intense, 4 areas were visited together with NENEAC Workers these were: Km 8, Pesa, Manganyawed and Nagbabacalan. Among 4 areas similar problems were encountered:

- Churches do not have proper document on properties

- Leaders are experiencing low moral due to lack of education

- Pastors yearn for trainings and seminars - People are waiting for driven leaders to

continuously do their role in the community. - Young people are driven to study but were

barred due to poverty. - Children are sickly while parents are hopeful

Despite the challenge and overwhelming work to do. LCSMC and all other Church leaders were inspired to see the marvelling work of God in this time of crisis, we are hopeful as a community of faith that we shall overcome because we are better together.............

Nueva Ecija Mission Trip and new partnership. The

Mission Retreat of LCSMC Church Workers at NENEAC on January 17-21, 2011. Joined in by SCCD’s three workers, Pastor Ronell, Pastor Bea and Sis. Wilma has revitalized the partnership between the two conferences and the local churches. Through the Memorandum of Agreement between Lowland Cavite South Manila Conference and the North East Nueva Ecija Associate Conference, special programs were launched in 2009 in the course of partnership. SCCD’s response to Mission work was laid upon birthing of our very own Mission Challenge; an idea that came out was a Mission Exposure Trip with a year-long preparation to Palawan in April 2011. A total amount of P13,750.00 was received from individual donors for this year’s CTE at Nueva Ecija.

Communicants’ Class 2011 begins. Batch 2011 of

Communicant’s Class had started on January 8 with 13 in attendance ages 12-15. This class is the equivalent Membership/Discovery Class for young people but on a longer period of three months. They are taught on the UCCP Statement of Faith, led to a walk on the history of the church from its beginnings in the Book of Acts to the present life of believers in a pluralistic world, and a life changed by Jesus Christ. The Pastoral Team and the Board of Elders take turns in handling the session with Pastor Bea as the lead teacher as Pastor for CEN. This class will culminate in Water Baptism on Maundy Thursday, April 21 with a Retreat and Formal Reception during worship service. They are also scheduled to go on an Educational Trip in historical places in Manila connected to the history of Protestantism in the Philippines. Meanwhile, the first quarter batch of Membership Class for adults will be offered on February 12 and February 19. They will be received during worship on February 20.

NOMELEC 2011 organized. The Nomination/Election

Committee for this ecclesial year has elected its own officers in a brief meeting on January 23, 2011 namely Trustee Ramon Reyes, chairperson, Elder Emma Acuna Vice Chairperson; Nanette Barzaga as Secretary and members BCE Marlene Medina and CYFer Anjell Samonte. They will be meeting for Orientation on February 13. The Nomination Period is also opened formally on February 6 which will go on for one month. Needed slots for nomination are as follows:

Board of Elders 4 Board of Christian Education 4 Board of Trustees 4 Board of Deacons 3 Treasurer, Finance Secretary and Auditor

CRO’s lead the INVENTORY work for the year as per request by the BOT and approved by the Church Council to unify, consolidate and update our inventory of properties.

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UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

PINAG Isang PUSO 2011 on February 12, 2011 with the Theme:

Let’s Stick Together. Pinag-Isang Puso is the most in-placed activity

addressing family concerns in the church and fostering

intergenerational spirit among Church organizations, also a venue

primarily to engage Church and family ministry advancing Christ

message of hope and unity.

Rev. Lelinda Mugot serves as our keynote speaker for PINAG ISANG PUSO 2011. Pastor Linda is an Ordained Minister serving

the Lord as an Associate Pastor for Christian Education and Nurture of the Ellinwood Malate Church for 10 years. She finished her Bachelor of Business Administration Major in Management at Philippine Christian University, Bachelor of Ministry at Union Theological Seminary, Specialization in Early Childhood Care and Development at Center for Early Childhood Care and Development, and completed her M.A. Education major in Guidance and Counseling at University of the Philippines (Diliman). The Professional Regulation Commission issued her licenses as Professional Teacher in elementary level and Guidance and Counselling. She is happily married to a former seafarer Chief Officer Marino Mugot who is presently working as a Professor and Maritime Training Officer at University of Perpetual Help. Both were blessed with three grown up children namely Marlon Ian, Erick Kris and Anne Mugot.

Membership Renewal Month. The month of February had

been designated as Membership Renewal Month in the whole UCCP as per National Council Action 2007. SCCD has complied with this since 2008, the first time it was implemented, thus, she’s one of the UCCP member churches that responded to the call. About 186 have heeded the call for renewal of membership last year sending also a total amount of P4,510.00 as Annual Denominational Contribution. For 2011, another round of campaign is set forth reiterating that the ADC goes to Property Development Program of the UCCP and that it’s not the amount of P20.00 or more that counts but the sure declaration of being a part of the church, the one Body of Christ. Third Sunday of February is designated as OFW Sunday as

part of our Membership Advocacy; the Church shall offer prayer for our Kababayans and members abroad. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ DISCOVERY CLASS Batch 1 of 2011 is scheduled on February

12 and 19 at 10AM to 12NN. Discovery Class is offered to

worshippers who wish to be received formally as regular members of SCCD. This membership class is offered

throughout the year, after which participants are formally received during Sunday worship following the class. Lessons include the six articles of the UCCP Statement of Faith,

Worship and Sacraments and Church History and ministries of SCCD.

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BUCK UP! DO NOT BE DIVIDED by: Bro. William Besario

Upon reading this you are deemed notified that

the enemy, the devil shudder from within and through the

years, shall wilfully disturb your Christian life. Extreme

financial crisis inside the house and the world at large,

sickness, sleepless nights, laborious days, despite and in

spite of all these you remain faithful and prayerful to our

God. The devil thought that his tactics, your faith will be

shattered.

But yes you remain strong and tough not to faint.

With this past years’ scenario of greater faith, Satan in this,

year 2011 is updating his deceitful plans. Foremost he had

already ordered his demons to retreat for a better position!

Hence Satan will no longer give you sleepless nights fact is

as part of his new year’s resolution 2011, he will give you

longer periods of sleep that you can wake up late and

consequently be late in going to church, he will just divide

your time to let you become sleepy during the pastoral

prayer or tempt you to become busy with your cell phone

inside the church thus negate the very purpose of worship.

This year Satan will elevate your financial status,

the devil aims to see you being a Christian acting like a king

and belittling others. Satan will no longer tempt you to

give your whole time walking towards hell, no, he just

want to tempt you to walk zigzag and be lukewarm in

your faith like the Church of Laodicea. The point is

somehow blurred but the aim of the enemy is crystal clear:

DIVIDED and RULE. Yes Satan will not aim to acquire

you as a whole. He just want to divide you. Divide your

time, divide your mind, double minded, unstable in all you

will do (James 1:8). Next the devil will divide the family.

Half of the family members will be devoted to the church

and half will be busy with earthly business, others will go

to the Farmville, cityville or into the zen garden. Year 2011

is the feast year of a new decade and Satan will be very

busy chanting in every human ear the words “you will be

like God, you will not die”, the line he successfully used in

letting our first parents fall. Satan will no longer stir human

ego to kill instead the devil with force will ignite human

pride to act like God-to be in rival with God.

What is then the final verdict of this article?

Nothing but just a reminder and reiteration that when you

want to do good, evil is right there with you (Rom. 7:21)

but let this not hinder you from drawing near to God.

Resist and fight the devil. Buck up! And don’t be divided,

for in all these things we are more than conquerors. Be

convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor

demons, neither the present nor the future nor any powers,

neither height or depth nor any else can separate us from

the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans

8:37-39). Finally, be perfect, therefore as your heavenly

FATHER is perfect. (Matt. 5:48)

UCCP SABANG’s 2011 STRATEGIC PLANNING is set on February 26, 2011 at 8AM to 2PM, Strat Plan is an organization's process of defining its strategy, direction, and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy. Sis. Jeramie “Jhem” Fauni serves as our Group Dynamics Activity coach, while the Pastoral Team leads the worship and planning. Come and be part of this important direction pursuing God’s purpose for the Church. Expected Participants will come from: All CRO Officers, ALL Board Officers, Church elected leaders, Church

Council members, SS Teachers. Pls bring food for everyone (Potluck)...for inquiries pls call Rose 4160221

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Music Ministry Schedule

Saturday Rehearsals

AM – Outreach BS for Kids (CYF) PM–3:00PM Jesus Kids Choir

3:00-4:00PMCYF Youth Choir 4:30-6:00 Praise & Worship Team w/Tambourine dancers 8:00-10:00 Chancel Choir

Worship Anthem Renditions 1

st & 3

rd Sundays CHANCEL & CYAF

2nd

Sundays CYF Choir 4

th & 5

th Sundays KIDS Choir

YA CORNER the young leaders

the mobilizers & advocates

SCHEDULE: Fellowship and Bible Study Inventory Asgnt:

1st and 3rd Sunday of the Month Church Sanctuary Jan 2 – You were Formed SCHEDULE: for God’s Family Saturdays 7PM Jan 16 – Joint Fellowship Module 1: Feb 6 – You Were Formed Living Life w/ for God’s Family Jesus CHRIST

Feb 20 – Lifelong Commitment Module 2:

Retreat: May 15, 2011 Equipping Leaders Sunday School

Inventory Assignment: CE Room ages 15-22 8:30AM For info: YA – Teena 09175519740 CYF – Anjell 09261715100

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CONTINUING WORKS for the CHURCH…….

PN6 dubbed as ALTAR GLITTER was launched during the 84th Anniversary month of SCCD.PN6 ALTAR GLITTER invites all members to donate and be part of this another step to continuing works of the Church; a corresponding glittered material shall be posted in the 3D Tarpauline to complete the perspective of the Chancel Area.

Another Project called Raising 55 will augment the need for the mezzanine railing which will cost

P55,000.00. The said railing is needed for the purpose of security in the mezzanine area. Fund raising shall compose the idea of tapping 550 people to donate

P100.00 each to cover the expenses.

PN WATCH CORNER AS OF JANUARY 2011

PROJECT NEHEMIAH 6: P41,875.00

MEZZANINE RAILING: P 20,253.00

Come, let’s continue putting glitters at the altar!

Proceeds shall go towards the other finishing works needed in the sanctuary identified by the Board of Trustees as follows:

Mezzanine Railing (replenishment)

Memorial Garden and Baptistery

Canopy works in ramp side

Sound System Cabinet varnishing

Communion table varnishing and permanent stand

Covering of the stairs in mezzanine level which will be concrete slab

Tinting of frontage cross

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Interested to dance for the Lord? Tambourine Dance coaching/practice Please contact Honey Belmonte

Offer your talent to the Lord and join the Praise and Worship Team. Please contact Mr. Avinson Matro for schedule of practice.

UCM

CORNER

SCHEDULE: Fellowship and Bible Study

Saturdays 8PM Conference Room Inventory

Regular Fellowship Assignment: Facilitators: ground floor/office Ramon Reyes SCHEDULE: Pastor Ronell Regular Fellowship Willie Ramos Tuesdays 7PM Jing Calungin Retreat: October 2011 Retreat Inventory Assignment: October 2011 Stockroom/Church Office For info: UCM CWA Natalia Cantada

For info: Joey Belmonte 09093300108

DNEWS Editorial Board EDITOR/ASSOCIATE EDITORS

Ms. Rizalina Reyes Ms. Nanette Barzaga

Ptr. Ma. Beate Mantilla-Hernandez WRITERS

Wilma B. Pelagio Anjell Samonte William Besario The Pastoral Team

LAY OUT DESIGN

Ms. Rose Calungin and Jay Tumitit WEBSITE Manager/DNEWS Contributor

Ms. Violeta Jardiniano & Ted Malamug PHOTO ARTISTS

Monneth Abas, Julienne Reyes, Allan Saquilayan

Inviting all members of the

Church to attend the

THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY at

8PM-9PM. This February

we shall be studying on

Equipping the Leaders and

Dig dip on the Parables of

Jesus

Come and Learn.............

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DISCIPLES LEARNING

ACADEMY

School Beats and Pieces

Field Demo interprets servant leadership. The traits of servant leadership were interpreted in dance movements during the Field Demonstration on January 28, 2011 by the various classes closing the DLA School Week in celebration of the 27th Founding Anniversary. The characters, traits exemplified by Bible Characters and corresponding dance groups include Abraham, a man of faith & obedience by Grade 1; Moses, the meekest man by Grade 5; Joshua, the courageous leader by Grade 2. Joseph the Dreamer, a leader with integrity, by Prep Class; Peter, the transformed leader by Grade 3. Paul, the missionary by Grade 4; Josiah, the youngest leader by Nursery/Kinder class who are also the youngest of all the DLA pupils; David, the man after God’s own heart by Grade 6 which also rendered the finale number pointing to Jesus as the Greatest Servant. Mr. Ronald Cabalit, served as the Dance Instructor since 2010, a gifted professional who is able to bring out the talent in dancing of the pupils. This galore of dances was connected by a narration written by Teacher Cristy Gervacio as narrated by Pastor Ronell Hernandez. The whole founding celebration centered on the theme, “Discerning God’s Great Purpose as Servant Leaders.

Sports fest adds energy to DLA School Week. The traditional multi-level grade teams, unique to DLA during Sportsfest added energy and vibrance to the DLA School Week held on January 24-28, 2011. Games were not only confined to the usual ball games but also parlor games to suit the younger children. A cheer and dance competition opened the Sportsfest on the first day, January 24. Winners in the various contests sports, arts, literary and academic are as follows:

Nutritious Delights from the Humble Kangkong

Swamp cabbage (Ipomoea aquatica), also known as kangkong, is a common green leafy vegetable in the Philippines. It is speculated to have originated in India but is now widely grown throughout the tropics. All parts of the young plant are eaten. The leaves are fragile and require rapid and careful handling to minimize damage and wilting. Kangkong is a common ingredient in Filipino dishes. It is a usual leaf vegetable in sour fish or meat stews like sinigang. Another popular native dish among Filipinos using kangkong is adobong kangkong. It is usually sauteed in cooking oil, onions, garlic, vinegar and soy sauce. Kangkong can also be made into an appetizer and salad, as in crispy kangkong and kangkong salad. Here are some recipes from kangkong developed by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST). Kaldelay: Ingredients ½ cup oil for frying tokwa (soybean curd) 1 ½ cup tokwa, sliced 2 T margarine, fortified 2 tablespoons garlic, minced 1/3 cup onions, sliced 2 cups pork liver, sliced 1 cup carrots, sliced 1 cup squash 2 cups stringbeans, sliced 2 cups kangkong leaves and stalks 1 cup saluyot leaves (jute) 1 cup malunggay leaves

Procedure:

Fry tokwa and set aside. Saute garlic, onions, pork liver in margarine. Add carrots, squash, stringbeans, and kangkong.

Simmer for 3 minutes. Add saluyot, malunggay and fried tokwa. Serve while hot.

Remember, consume two to three servings of vegetables each day, one of which is from the Green Leafy or Yellow Vegetable group. One serving of Leafy Vegetables or Other Vegetables is equivalent to 1/2 cup, cooked. Half cup of boiled

kangkong (45 grams) will provide the following amount of nutrients: 12.6 kilocalories, 0.67 grams of protein, 23

milligrams of calcium, 11.25 milligrams of phosphorus, 0.58 milligrams of iron, 697.5 micrograms of beta-carotene, 0.01 milligrams of thiamin, 0.03 milligrams of riboflavin, 0.27 milligrams of niacin, and 4.5 milligrams of ascorbic acid. For

more vegetable recipes, you may avail of the handbook entitled "Mga Piling Lutuing Gulay-Masustansya na, Masarap pa!" at the National Nutrition Council of the Department of Health (NNC-DOH), Nichols Interchange, Makati City, Tel. No. 843-58-38. Reference: DOST – Food Nutrition Research Inst. Phils.

Spelling Bee Contest Gr. 1 & 2 Gr. 3 & 4

1st – Elijah Paul Dela Cruz* 1st – Phoebe Joy Medina* 2nd – Angelo Joshua Ignacio 2nd – Angela Rose Calungin* 3rd – John Paolo Tabing* 3rd – Patrick Kjell Delos Santos

Gr. 5 & 6 1st – Miguel Rigo Baldelobar Story Telling Contest 2nd – Caren Joi Camatog* Elijah Paul Dela Cruz* 3rd – Jonalyn Mhae Barbuco

Declamation - Graham Ford Aleonar Oration – Claude Jean Regala Tula – John Paolo Tabing* Talumpati - Phoebe Joy Medina* Balagtasan Sportsfest 2011 1st - Maricar Dela Torre Over-All Champion – Yellow Team 2nd – Shellie Ann Calubayan 1st Runner Up – Green Team 3rd – Donnessa Jimenez 2nd Runner Up - Blue Team 3rd Runner Up – Red Team Drawing Contest (Gr. 1 & 2) Poster Making Contest (Gr.3&4) 1st – Jeramie Cotti 1st – Justine Janelle Reyes 2nd – Josef Pare 2nd – Dennise Adrienne Dipasupil 3rd – Michael Martinez* 3rd – Kenneth Cerbo Essay Writing Contest (Gr. 5 & 6) 1st – Shellie Ann Calubayan 2nd – Donnessa Jimenez 3rd – Nicole Cecille Dipasupil

Quiz Bee Contest Gr. 1 & 2 Gr. 3 & 4 1st – Simone Alexandra Cajelo 1st – Dennise Adrienne Dipasupil 2nd - Nicole Grace Agapay* 2nd - Joven Hembrador 3rd – Elijah Paul Dela Cruz* 3rd – Neilyn Mae Hormillosa

Gr. 5 & 6 1st – Maricar Dela Torre 2nd – Shellie Ann Calubayan 3rd – Ghesan Marie Perlas* Most Valuable Player - John Lenard Pidlaoan *UCCP Sabang Members

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A COMPARATIVE REPORT On Financial Life of the Church

Receipts 2010 Target Budget

Actual 2010 Actual 2009

Tithes 650,000.00 906,509.90 707,648.00

Loose Offering 200,000.00 244,403.50 259,810.85

Sunday School 15,000.00 18,209.25 17,637.25

Sunday Mission offering

40,000.00 42,804.00 28,736.80

Mission Partners (Donations)

200,000.00 56,491.85 45,638.25

Midweek Services 15,000.00 16,696.65 14,153.40

Lovegift/Donations 100,000.00 66,853.55 203,452.27

Pledge - 8,335.00

Support From members Abroad

280,000.00 154,092.00 135,947.30

Special Ministries Contributions

100,000.00 25,000.00 20,000.00

General Services 20,000.00 9,170.00 11,697.00

Other Receipts 9,085.91 7,278.62

Special Projects 163,000.00 96,851.75 120,233.50

Special Offerings 17,000.00 21,661.60 20,743.45

TOTAL 1,800,000.00 1,676,164.96 1,592,976.89

Expenses

Administrative 1,122,170.00 1,384,471.97 1,223,017.44

CWS 155,600.00 120,995.25 98,354.11

CEN 106,900.00 80,861.55 90,273.60

MGD 69,800.00 30,041.28 26,665.50

Worship 119,000.00 87,035.75 136,468.40

Repairs & Maintenance

185,700.00 166,517.00 189,417.12

Contingency 9,000.00 -

Capex 26,897.00

TOTAL 1,795,967.00 1,869,922.80 1,764,196.17

FUND BALANCE(DEFICIT)

(193,757.84) (171,219.28)

COLLECTION REPORT DECEMBER JANUARY Tithes 88,352.00 69,800.00 +

$170

Loose Offering 21,802.25 21,588.25

Sunday School 1,480.25 1,985.70

Midweek Services 427.00 1,308.50

Least Coin 691.00 1,227.95

Lovegift/Donations/Ads/flowers 3,249.60 1,663.75

Support from Members Abroad 6,500.00 6,500.00 + $1,250

Simbang Gabi Collection 9,708.60

Happy Birthday Jesus 6,298.25 550.00

Gen. Paid Services 1,800.00

Pledge 1,420.00 2,690.00

Special Lovegift for various Ministries 50,000.00

Everybody’s B-day 2,070.00

Mission Offering 2,886.50 5,081.95

TOTAL 144,885.45 164,196.10 +$1,420

STEWARDSHIP Corner

STEWARDSHIP

Corner

SUNDAY ATTENDANCE

December January 1

ST SUN 191 180

2ND

SUN 175 151 3

RD SUN 150 155

4TH

SUN 159 150 5

TH SUN 108

AVERAGE 169 150

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School Director: Rev. Calipay Lubang Head Teacher: Teacher Cristy Gervacio Librarian/Guidance: Cynthia Macario Business & Finance: Rose Tumitit Secretary/Cashier: Estrella Frias Teacher Aid: Tina Tirona Caretaker: Mike Maike NKP/Bible: Teacher Arlene Galo Grade 1: Teacher Jingle Ancheta Grade 2: Teacher Jocelyn Videa` Grade 3: Teacher Genevieve Subion Grade 4: Teacher Ana Samuya Grade 5: Teacher Johnirey Sapon Grade 6: Teacher Malou Brazil

Disciples Learning Academy

Sabang, City of Dasmariñas, Cavite

Tel.: 484-0602

1 Michelle Saquilayan, Angelito Cortez

2 Joel Gervacio, John Argie Mendez, Kay Ann Docusin, Lloyd Fauni

3 Michelle Perez & Jasmine Gomba 4 Leony Saquilayan 5 Johnny Purisima, Jeffrey Purisima, Patrick Jayson Luna 7 Leticia Sapida, Lina Reyes, Philip Fauni, Nicajhed Lagatic

Romualdo Calungin, Julie Rodriguez, Rosalinda Lumagui, Charlyn Madrid,

8 Leticia Calungin 9 Cornelio Santos Jr., 10 Michelle Mary Diane Tio, Remy Gabriel 11 Andrea Fauni, & Armond Fauni, Lourdes Bigaran

Ellariz Riane Sarmiento 13 Christian Daniel Remulla, Lito Fauni, 15 Shirly Fauni

16 Analyn Del Rosario, Abeng Sapida, Romeo Ancheta 17 Gabina Olaes, Binang Sapida, Roberto Ticao 18 Stephen Paul Tigas Sr. 19 Dennis Saquilayan, Genesis Saquilayan, Sonia Sapida 20 Arah Reyes, Joennel Catayong, Josephine Bautista 21 Mary Mei Danieli Tio, Cherry Almendral, Maluna Mendoza 23 Ellen Baysa 24 Cristy Gervacio, Karen Sapida, Wilson Benitez, Joey Ancheta 25 Efren Frani 27 Eugene Dakis, Phamila Rayco 28 Michael Almendral

SABANG DISCIPLES CONSUMERS COOPERATIVE Sabang, City of Dasmariñas, Cavite COOP Business Venture:

DLA Canteen Grocery School Supplies Rice Lending Credit Fabric Conditioner Dishwashing Liquid

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Call/Text: MONINA FRANI (COOP General Manager - 416-0221)

Volume 8 Number 2

United Church of Christ in the Philippines SABANG - February DNews 2011

February 2011

BUILDING COMMUNITY of FAITH and WORK

Membership Renewal Month

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 27 Pastor Bea Hernandez P&W: Liturgist: Jasmin Acuna DLA School Board Mtg, 2 pm Cell Groups Simborio: 2 pm Maricris: 5 pm

28 UCWO Expanded Council Meeting

1 DLA Teachers’ and Staff Devotion CWA Home Bible Study/ Fellowship 8:00 pm AERODANCE

2 Church and Coop Staff Devotion 4PM Prayer service 8:00 p.m - Pastor LCSMC CEN mtg AERODANCE

3 Cell Group @ Malagasang 2-F & Greengate- Briz Family Church Bible Study -8:00 p.m Facilitator: Pastor

4 Cell Group @ Silvertown 3:00 pm VCS Facilitators’ Training at LCSMC AERODANCE

5 Communicants’ Class 10-12 am Maricris /Daang NIA Childrens’ Outreach BOE 3PM BCE 5pm CYF : 6:00 p.m UCM: 7:00p.m

Matthew 8:1-13 Luke 23:1-25 Luke 23:26-56 Luke 24:1-12 Luke 24:13-53 Hebrew 1 Hebrew 2

6 Communion Sunday Rev. Ronell Hernandez P&W: Mischelle Quezon Liturgist: Miriam Gerero Opening of Nomination for Church Election 2011-2012 Shut Ins CYAF Fellowship

7 Cell Group - Dexterville 4 pm

8 DLA Chapel Service DLA Teachers’ and Staff Devotion CWA Home Bible Study/ Fellowship 8:00 pm AERODANCE

9 Church and Coop Staff Devotion 4PM Prayer service 8:00 p.m , Elder as exhorter AERODANCE

10 Cell Group @ Malagasang 2-F & Greengate- Briz Family Church Bible Study -8:00 p.m Facilitator: Pastor

11 Cell Group @ Silvertown -3:00 pm AERODANCE

12 Communicants’ Class 10-12 am DISCOVERY Class Maricris /Daang NIA Childrens’ Outreach NOMELEC mtg,4pm BOT mtg, 6 pm CYF : 6:00 p.m UCM : 7pm PINAG-ISANG PUSO 7PM

Hebrew 3:1-4:13 Heb. 4:14-6:12 Hebrew 6:13-20 Hebrew 7 Hebrew 8 Hebrew 9:1-22 Hebrew 9:23-10:18

13 Pastor Bea Hernandez P&W: Bhudz Calungin Liturgist: Cecille dela Cruz BOD Mtng 2PM Simborio: 2 pm Maricris: 5 pm

14 Cell Group - Dexterville 4 pm

15 DLA Teachers’ and Staff Devotion CWA Home Bible Study/ Fellowship 8:00 pm AERODANCE

16 Church and Coop Staff Devotion 4PM Prayer Service 8:00 pm , Pastor Bea, exhorter AERODANCE

17 Cell Group @ Malagasang 2-F & Greengate- Briz Family Church Bible Study -8:00 p.m Facilitator: Pastor

18 Cell Group @ Malagasang 2-B -3:00 pm LFP Basic Class Governance UCCP Anabu AERODANCE

19 Communicants’ Class 10-12 am DISCOVERY CLASS LCSMC CWA 8AM Maricris /Daang NIA Childrens’ Outreach CYF : 6:00 p.m UCM: 8:00 p.m

Hebrew 10:19-39 Heb. 11:19-22 Heb. 11:23-40 Hebrew 12 Hebrew 13 Mathew 1 Matthew 2

20 Rev. Ronell Hernandez P&W: Liturgist: Elma Belostrino CYAF Bible Study Church Council Meeting, 2pm Cell Groups Simborio: 2 pm Maricris: 5 pm

21 Cell Group - Dexterville 4 pm

22 DLA Teachers’ and Staff Devotion CWA Home Bible Study/ Fellowship 8:00 pm EAST CLUTER Fellowship AERODANCE

23 Church and Coop Staff Devotion 4PM Prayer Service 8:00 pm, Sis. Wilma, exhorter AERODANCE

24 Cell Group @ Malagasang 2-F & Greengate- Briz Family Church Bible Study - 8:00 p.m Facilitator: Pastor

25 Cell Group @ Malagasang 2-B -3:00 pm AERODANCE

26 Communicants’ Class 10-12 am STRATEGIC PLANNING 8-2PM VCS Training Maricris /Daang NIA Childrens’ Outreach Coop Board of Directors 2pm LCSMC TEP IV UCCPAnabu 8AM

Matthew 3 Matthew 4 Matthew 5:1-20 Matthew 5:21-48 Matthew 6:1-18 Matthew 6:19-34 Matthew 7

8 – Raymond & Sarah Tapawan 17 – Arthur & Linda Fulleros 20 – Wilson & Beah Almanzor 26– William & Pamela Abdon 28 – Benward & Monneth Abas