Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Bito Church - December 2010
A couple of months ago, a worker was installed in Bito, Malita and we're all carefully observing the progress of the work there. Bro. Ben Negre's wife, Sis. Beth, joined him in Bito to aid in the work there. She accompanies him during house calls and specializes in teaching youth and kids in the church.
A few weeks ago, Bro. Ben had to be brought back to Davao due to a knee injury he incurred during his stay in Bito. Sis. Beth, along with Sis. Wylie Ann "Nene" Mariano, then faithfully took up the work there in order to hold the people who come to church but are unable to keep up the services.
When Sis. Nene had to come back to Davao for a few days due to a death in the family, four young people were sent out to aid Sis. Beth in the Sabbath programs.
While there are still only few adults present during the church service, there was a fair number of youth there who actively help Sis. Beth to the best of their abilities.
Sis. Gladys and Bro. Joseph with the youth who aid Sis. Beth in Bito church
The service went well. During Sabbath School, Sis. Ruth Mae Canonero talked about giving praise and thanks to God. The lesson was conducted by Sis. Gladys Laguardia. A member of the church, Bro. Boni, also shared his knowledge on health by giving a short lecture about the digestive system. For the Divine Service, Bro. Joseph Baldemor spoke about giving the heart to Jesus. In the afternoon, Sis. Jaylyn Esperanza gave a follow-through to Bro. Boni's lecture by elaborating on the digestive system and how it can be better cared for.
Before heading back to Davao, we visited an active church member who was sick and thus couldn't make it to the Sabbath program.
The endeavor in Bito needs much work and much prayer. Please include this work in your prayers.
A few weeks ago, Bro. Ben had to be brought back to Davao due to a knee injury he incurred during his stay in Bito. Sis. Beth, along with Sis. Wylie Ann "Nene" Mariano, then faithfully took up the work there in order to hold the people who come to church but are unable to keep up the services.
When Sis. Nene had to come back to Davao for a few days due to a death in the family, four young people were sent out to aid Sis. Beth in the Sabbath programs.
While there are still only few adults present during the church service, there was a fair number of youth there who actively help Sis. Beth to the best of their abilities.
Sis. Gladys and Bro. Joseph with the youth who aid Sis. Beth in Bito church
The service went well. During Sabbath School, Sis. Ruth Mae Canonero talked about giving praise and thanks to God. The lesson was conducted by Sis. Gladys Laguardia. A member of the church, Bro. Boni, also shared his knowledge on health by giving a short lecture about the digestive system. For the Divine Service, Bro. Joseph Baldemor spoke about giving the heart to Jesus. In the afternoon, Sis. Jaylyn Esperanza gave a follow-through to Bro. Boni's lecture by elaborating on the digestive system and how it can be better cared for.
Before heading back to Davao, we visited an active church member who was sick and thus couldn't make it to the Sabbath program.
The endeavor in Bito needs much work and much prayer. Please include this work in your prayers.
Prison Ministry Thanksgiving Program (DCJ-Annex)
Our ministry includes a weekly visit to the Davao City Jail Annex to bring the truth to inmate brothers who cannot come to hear it in church. Three or four of our brethren in church give the inmates Bible studies and messages of encouragement. We also try to alleviate their situation by providing for their material needs wherever possible and prudent.
As we cannot meet their material needs on a daily basis, we have made it a point to have more of the brethren visit them at least twice a year and bring them such humble gifts as soap and toothpaste - simple everyday items that are most precious to the inmates, especially those who have had no visits from family or friends.
Last December 9, we paid them this visit and brought them a simple meal of tofu, pancit, and fruits. We also gave them soy milk.
We also handed out certificates to those who were most active in the Bible Study Program.
The DCJ-Annex is only one of the three divisions of the city jail that we minister to. In the following weeks, we will also be holding special programs for the inmates of the Main Prison and the Ray of Hope Village (women division).
As we cannot meet their material needs on a daily basis, we have made it a point to have more of the brethren visit them at least twice a year and bring them such humble gifts as soap and toothpaste - simple everyday items that are most precious to the inmates, especially those who have had no visits from family or friends.
Last December 9, we paid them this visit and brought them a simple meal of tofu, pancit, and fruits. We also gave them soy milk.
We also handed out certificates to those who were most active in the Bible Study Program.
The DCJ-Annex is only one of the three divisions of the city jail that we minister to. In the following weeks, we will also be holding special programs for the inmates of the Main Prison and the Ray of Hope Village (women division).
7th Nahisulat Na Anniversary (Kidapawan Leg)
The drive to Kidapawan took almost three hours from Davao City. Stopping only for a quick lunch by the road, we pretty much enjoyed those three hours.
We arrived at the DXCA Charm Radio FM station early afternoon, took a few group photos, and then set out to do what we'd gone there to do: hand out literature and invite people to our humble medical mission.
This missionary endeavor was open to all ages. That Sunday afternoon saw groups of kids as young as eight, early teens, late teens, young adults, middle-aged men and women, and the elderly trace the streets of Kidapawan armed with bundles of flyers on Sabbath and health. There were also toddlers who, while too young to join in the tract distribution, were old enough to get started on service.
Later in the afternoon we all came back to the radio station, each enriched with experience and happily welcomed the people who came out to avail of the free medical services. We also gave out free herbal medicines.
At 6:30 pm, Nahisulat Na went on air live from Kidapawan City and, according to feedback sent to us through SMS, blessed the audience with songs of praise and encouragement.
Do pray that as we enter our eighth year, the Lord will work even more wonderfully through this radio program. :)
November 28, 2010
We arrived at the DXCA Charm Radio FM station early afternoon, took a few group photos, and then set out to do what we'd gone there to do: hand out literature and invite people to our humble medical mission.
This missionary endeavor was open to all ages. That Sunday afternoon saw groups of kids as young as eight, early teens, late teens, young adults, middle-aged men and women, and the elderly trace the streets of Kidapawan armed with bundles of flyers on Sabbath and health. There were also toddlers who, while too young to join in the tract distribution, were old enough to get started on service.
Later in the afternoon we all came back to the radio station, each enriched with experience and happily welcomed the people who came out to avail of the free medical services. We also gave out free herbal medicines.
At 6:30 pm, Nahisulat Na went on air live from Kidapawan City and, according to feedback sent to us through SMS, blessed the audience with songs of praise and encouragement.
Do pray that as we enter our eighth year, the Lord will work even more wonderfully through this radio program. :)
November 28, 2010
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