Sunday, October 9, 2016

How To Become a Biblical Christian

1). Admit that you are a sinner and in need of salvation, I John 3:4,8; Rom.3:10,23; Rom. 6:23.

2). Hear the pure New Testament gospel of Christ; Romans 1:16; Rom. 10:17. 3). Believe the gospel, Hebrews 11:6; Mark 16:16; John 8:24 4). Repent of your sins, Acts 2:38; Luke 13:3; Acts 17:30. 5). Confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, Mat. 10:32; Acts 8:37; Rom. 10:10. 6). Be baptized into Christ, Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; Acts 22:16. 7). Remain faithful unto death, Rev. 2:10;

A N N O U N C E M E N T S !

P R A Y E R L I S T

ATTENDANCE

Guest Speaker:

Song Leader:

Invocation:

Intercessory Prayer:

Communion Text:

Scripture Reading:

Prayer for the Bread:

Prayer for the Cup:

Prayer for the Giving:

Closing Prayer:

Announcement:

Evening Speaker:

Song Leader:

To Bring Flowers:

To Bring Biscuits:

To Bring Drinks:

Usher/ettes

Communion:

Worship Coordinator:

YOUNG PEOPLE‟S MINISTRY MEETING— Mezzanine | Right after the AM worship assembly today.

TUESDAY CHURCH FORUM—October 11, 2016 | 12:00—2:30 PM

LADIES DEVOTIONAL & FELLOWSHIP—October 16, 2016 | C/o 4th Quarter Steering Group

SYMPOSIUM on “Warning Against Social Media Gospel” - Sunday, October 30, 2016

NANGALISAN LADIES DEVOTIONAL & FELLOWSHIP—Sunday, October 23, 2016.

MONTHLY MIDWEEK DEVOTIONAL—Midtown Assembly Hall, Wed. | October 26, 2016 | 6:00—7:30 PM

MRN—PP MISSIONS COACHING WORKSHOP— Midtown Hall | October 21-22 (FS) | 9 AM—4 PM

*Rosita Go

*Mely Genato

*Amy Go

*Charity Ong

*Ian Pajantoy

*Gloria Yang

*Marina Gawe

*Mark Poblete

*Sotero Denis

*Bernie Austria

*Norma Aping

*Josefa Josayan

*Arian Kaith Igoy

*Damian Mercado

*Robinson Palaypayon

*Santiago Sameon II

*Sarah Sameon

*Jhun Bayating

*Aracelli Pelle

*Jun Soriano

*Lily Soriano

*Andy Bestre

*Ching Chih Yang

*Charlie Alvarez

*Flordeline Abance

*Gil Geron

*Diana Geron

*Pina Galad

*Rodrigo Tada

*Ofelia Abance

*Rowena Quezada

*Lourdes Cera

* Rowena Quezada

SAFE TRAVEL Jojo Ramos, Jay Jarboe, Mark Hooper, Peter Lim

and Company

James 5:15 “And the prayer offered

in faith will make the sick person well; the

Lord will raise him up; …..” NIV

Speaker:

Song Leader:

Invocation:

Intercessory Prayer:

Communion Text:

Scripture Reading:

Prayer for the Bread:

Prayer for the Cup:

Prayer for the Giving:

Closing Prayer:

Announcement:

Evening Speaker:

Song Leader:

To Bring Flowers:

To Bring Biscuits:

To Bring Drinks:

Usher/ettes

Communion:

Worship Coordinator:

Santiago Sameon II

Andy Bestre

Jojo Ramos

Julius Rojo

1 Corinthians 11:17-26

Ezra Valdez

Ric Bondoc III

Joey Ramos

O’neil Gonzales

Charlie Abance

Andy Bestre

Santiago Sameon II

Andy Bestre

Clarita Cachero

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers Needed

Tacay Family

Minda G. Oliva

Rod Tada | Lem Glori

A missions forum was hosted by the Family Life Center at the Upper Room of the Infinitea Café, Session Rd., this city last Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 9:00 AM—12:00 PM. Brother Greg Williams, Director of Missions Sustainability of the Missions Resource Network (MRN) discussed lessons on “Business is Missions.” Brother Jojo Ramos coordinated the said forum in which 20 participants representing some congregations around the city benefited from the lessons on stewardship. Earlier, brother Williams spoke at the Friday Care Group. Ω

A number of the congregation’s subjects of intercessory prayers conveyed their appreciation for the petitions offered in their behalf. Sister Marina Gawe wrote a note saying “My deepest gratitude to the congregation for your continuous prayers for my health. Please continue praying for me. God bless us all.” Sisters Dionisia Gorio and Rowena Quezada also expressed appreciation for the intercession and have now recovered. Sister Veronica Zamora says that she and her baby, Kobe, are now doing well. Sister Lou Villanueva’s sister, Luisa, and her baby, Laarni Aurigue, are also now in good health.Ω

Last Saturday afternoon, October 8, 2016, sister PRISCILLA SAINGAN—BAYASEN, 75 year- old resident of Poblacion, Tuba, Benguet, was baptized into Christ by brother Arnan Bayla at Midtown’s baptistery. She recently completed the Seekers’ Lesson Series with brothers Arnan Bayla and Charlie Abance at her residence. She is an active member of the Tuba Poblacion Proper Senior Citizens Association and had been serving as one of the pioneering officers. Midtown praises the Lord as well as congratulates, welcomes, and rejoices with sister Priscilla!Ω

Brother Arnan Bayla, licensed solemnizing officer, officiated the wedding of brother Lyl Tondo Atis and sister Meriam Apalias Acyangan at the chapel of the Daclan Church of Christ, Namudan, Daclan, Tublay, Benguet last Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 10 o’clock in the morning. The couple earlier completed the required premarital counseling course, “Marriage God’s Way” with brother Arnan. Reception followed immediately at the groom’s residence at sitio Sayatan. Brother Lyl Atis is the youngest son of brother Viernes Sabado Atis, long-time member of the Daclan congregation. Brother Ben Domingo, serving as one of the ministers together with the Daclan brethren convey their warmest regards to the Midtown brethren.Ω

Brother Jojo Ramos released earlier the itinerary for the 2016 MRN—PP Missionary Journey Coaching Workshop that will commence with the arrival of brothers Mark Hooper and Jay Jarboe from the USA in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. Brothers Hooper & Jarboe represent the Missions Resource Network (MRN) based in Texas, USA. Brother Peter Lim and company, representing the Pasir-Panjang congregation in Singapore will also arrive on Thursday, October 13th. The Coaching Workshop begins with participants from Solana, Tuao East, Tuao Proper, and other congregations in Tuguegarao on Friday, October 14th and to be completed on Saturday, October 15th. On Sunday, October 16th, the group will be worshipping with the Tuao congregation which is celebrating its 11th anniversary. The second segment of the mission trip will be in the province of Isabela on Monday thru Wednesday (October 17-19). Finally, the trip will be completed in Baguio City on October 20-24 (Thurs—Mon). A workshop will be held at Midtown’s assembly hall on Oct. 21&22(FS). Brother Jay Jarboe will serve as sermon speaker at Midtown while brother Mark Hooper will facilitate a joint Bible Class on October 23, 2016.Ω

Andy Bestre

Chris Oliva

Sol Palaypayon

Art Tacay

Matthew 26:26-30

Janriel Abance

Sam Quezada

Dante Baddas

Dexter Wagang

Jerry Martin

Chris Oliva

Andy Bestre

Chris Oliva

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers Needed

Bayla Family

Minda G. Oliva

Rod Tada | Lem Glori

ThSunday, October 9, 2016

Sunday, October 9, 2016

SUNDAY AM Worship Assembly

TOP FLOOR MARLETT‟S BLDG. KM 4 MARCOS HIGHWAY, BAGUIO CITY, PHILS.

e-mail - midtownphcoc@yahoo.com Midtown website: www.midtownchurchbaguio.org

Editorial Staff: Arnan A. Bayla | Phone: 09473-423-673

Andres E. Bestre | Phone: 0916-343-8539

Communion - 9 : 00 - 9:30

Bible Classes - 9: 30 - 10:30

Message - 10: 45 - 11:15

SUNDAY PM worship MIDWEEK DEVOTIONALS

Worship Assembly

5:30 - 6:30 PM See schedule

Midtown Church of Christ SCHEDULE OF MONTHLY / WEEKLY

DEVOTIONAL | CARE GROUPS

VENUE TIME FACILITATORS

WEDNESDAY

Midtown Assembly Hall

7—9 PM

Arnan Bayla, et. al.

Irisan Mobile (Baban, Austria, Yang residences)

7 – 9 PM

Andy Bestre/ Sixto Aoas

Congregational Midweek Devotional

6 – 7 PM Every 4th Wed

Care Group assigned

THURSDAY Midtown Assembly Hall

7 – 9 PM (On Hold)

Andy Bestre

Young People Family Life Center

5:30 – 7:30 PM

O’neil Gonzales, et. al.

FRIDAY

Midtown Assembly Hall

7 – 9 PM

Lemuel Glori / Arnan Bayla

Upper Kitma Village

7 – 9 PM

Greg Kitma / Chris Oliva

SATURDAY Sports & Jogging Panagbenga Park

8 – 10 AM

YPeez Sports Enthusiasts

Mobile Saturday Care Group

3 – 5 PM

D. Sameon, E. Wagang, R. Tada

Couples Care Group

5 – 7 PM 4th Saturday

Jun Bondoc / Lemuel Glori

High School -College Care Group @ FLC

5 – 7 PM

Young Adults and College students

SUNDAY

All YPeez Care Group

12 – 3 PM Fourth Sunday

YPs in charge

All Ladies Fellowship

12 – 3 PM Third Sunday

Ladies in charge: 2nd Q Steering Group

Young Adults FLC

3 – 5 PM

YAs in charge

1. TRANSFORMATION Letting God Change You From The Inside Out. 6 Lessons: A New Heart. A New Mind. New Ears. A New Voice. New Hands. A New Spine. 2. NEW IDENTITY Discovering Who You Are In Christ. 6 Lessons: As A Son & Daughter of God. A Saint of God. A Soldier of God. An Ambassador of God. A Friend of God. A Manager of God's Resources 3. CHARACTER Reclaiming Six Endangered Qualities. Courage. Disci-pline. Confidence. Patience. Endurance. Contentment. 4. GETTING A GRIP Finding Balance In Your Daily Life. Lessons guide you toward wise choices & disciplined action in five vital areas of your life: Your Time, Your Health, Your Finances, Your Spiritual Life, & Your Relationships. 5. GROWING TO BE LIKE CHRIST 6 Lessons: Growing Deeper In Christ. The Power For Living. Personal Time With God. Entering God's Presence. A Taste For God's Word. The Unlikely Route To Joy. 6. DRAWING CLOSER TO GOD A study of the Spiritual Disciplines with the purpose of becoming more intimate with God & understanding our calling. 7. I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH A study of Church History. 8. THE FAITH OF THE FIRST CHRISTAINS A study of the Book of the Acts of the Apostles. 9. POWER OF A PRAYING WOMAN 10. LIES WOMEN BELIEVE & THE TRUTH THAT SETS THEM FREE 11. THE BOOK OF REVELATION, STUDYING THE MYSTIC GOSPEL. 12. AND MANY OTHER TOPICS JUST GATHER ANY 3 OR MORE, VISIT US AT THE FLC

AND SCHEDULE A TIME & A DAY IN A WEEK.

SMALL GROUP LESSON SERIES:

THE TASK OF DEFENDING THE FAITH

(Gal.1:11-24) SANTIAGO B. SAMEON II: B.Th; Ed. D.

INTRODUCTION:

William Pen, founder of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, well-liked by the Indians, had a deal with them,

that as far as his feet could hike that day, will become his land. With faith devoid of doubt, and believing their

promised, he decisively embraced the task of walking until late that night. The following day the Indians were

startled when he claimed a huge extended tract of land, which today is part of the City of Philadelphia! <Adapted

from SOT #385, p.185>

DEFENDING THE FAITH AND ITS DIVINE SOURCE

1. Intention to inform - “But I make known to you, brethren,…” Gal.1:11

2. About the gospel taught - “that the gospel which was preached…” Gal.1:11

3. Did not originate from man - “by me is not according to man.” Gal.1:11

4. It was not obtained from man - “For I neither received it from man,…” Gal.1:12

5. It was not learned from man - “nor was I taught it, but it came…” Gal.1:12

6. Conveyed by revelation - “through the revelation of Jesus Christ.” Gal.1:12

OPPOSING INSTEAD OF DEFENDING THE FAITH

1. Retrospect of former life - “For you have heard of my former conduct in Judaism..” Gal.1:13

2. Former persecutor - “how I persecuted the church of God…” Gal.1:13

3. Ultimate persecutor - “beyond measure and I tried to destroy it.” Gal.1:13

4. Pedigreed in Judaism - “And I advanced in Judaism beyond many…” Gal.1:14

5. Highest among peers - “of my contemporaries in my own nation,…” Gal.1:14

6. Excelled in passion - “being more exceedingly zealous…” Gal.1:14

7. For ancestor‟s belief - “for the traditions of my fathers.” Gal.1:14

CALLED BY GOD TO DEFEND AND SPREAD THE FAITH

1. God‟s delight - “But when it pleased God,…” Gal.1:15

2. Set aside from the belly - “who separated me from my mother‟s womb…” Gal.1:15

3. Summoned by grace - “and called me through His grace,…” Gal.1:15

4. Disclosure of God‟s Son - “to reveal His Son in me,…” Gal.1:16

5. Task of teaching Gentiles - “that I might preach Him among the Gentiles,…” Gal.1:16

6. No quick human conference - “I did not immediately confer with flesh and blood…” Gal.1:16

7. No urgent Jerusalem visit - “nor did I go to Jerusalem…” Gal.1:17

8. No visit to earlier apostles - “to those who were apostles before me;…” Gal.1:17

9. Arabian visit instead - “but I went to Arabia, and returned again to Damascus.” Gal.1:17

ENHANCEMENT VISIT TO DEFEND THE FAITH

1. Latter visit to Jerusalem - “Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem,…” Gal.1:18

2. Sightless of other apostles - “But I saw none of the other apostles…” Gal.1:19

3. Sighted the Lord‟s brother - “except James, the Lord‟s brother.” Gal.1:19

4. Surveyed Syria and Cilicia - “Afterward I went into the regions of Syria and Cilicia.” Gal.1:21

5. Unfamiliar face to churches - “And I was unknown by face to the churches…” Gal.1:22

6. Unknown face to Judea - “of Judea which were in Christ..” Gal.1:22

7. Good feedback -“But they were hearing only, „He who formerly persecuted us…” Gal.1:23

8. Preaching former persecutor - “now preaches the faith which he once tried to destroy.‟” Gal.1:23

9. God is magnified -“And they glorified God in me.” Gal.1:24

CONCLUSION

Brethren, from our study we learned about DEFENDING THE FAITH AND ITS DIVINE SOURCE, a persecutor

OPPOSING INSTEAD OF DEFENDING THE FAITH, we are CALLED BY GOD TO DEFEND AND SPREAD THE FAITH and the

ENHANCEMENT VISIT TO DEFEND THE FAITH, amen? Brethren, from the depth of my heart, thank you so much!

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