FPUMC Newsbulletin---August 14, 2005

By Rev. Anacleto G. Guerrero
FPUMC Administrative Pastor

FPUMC Newsbulletin
The Fairview Park United Methodist Church
M. Gabriel Compound, Lilac Street
West Fairview, Quezon City 1118 Philippines
URL: http://fpumc.blogspot.com Tel. No. 939-22-10
Volume 5, Number 11—Sunday, 14 August 2005

Welcome to our church at the Park
—To all of you who have come to worship with us today, may our Almighty God and Savior bless and shower you with his grace. You are most welcome to make this church as your church while you are in Metro Manila.

Offering our Altar Flowers:
—From the Golberg Family in thanksgiving for the birthday of Joris Joy last August 4, and her graduation on August 18 with a degree on Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Mapua Institute of Technology.

Today, August 14
—Dedication and Blessing of the two-unit parsonage for our associate pastor and deaconess. It will be conducted after the English Worship Service. The DS of Rizal District, Rev. Horacio T. Sison will do the honors, assisted by Rev. Guerrero and Rev. Ferrer.

Church Council Action:
—AUGUST is Stewardship Month. Messages, Sunday School lessons, and Bible study discussions are expected to be touching on this subject. Our Sunday speakers are the following:
—August 14—Rev. Horacio T. Sison, DS, Rizal District, PACE.
—August 21—Dr. Demetrio M. Famorca
—August 28—Mr. Rafael Peter P. Fernando

Women’s Society of Christian Service:
—Every Second Wednesday of the month, 8:00 p.m., the WSCS is in charge of Midweek Worship Service. Scheduled speakers:
—August 10—Ms. Annie Gato
—September 7—Ms.Ruth Amador
—October 12—Ms. Fenny Rodriguez
—November 9—Ms. Jeanette Nacpil
—December 14—Ms. Susan Lim

Our Ministries Today: August 14, 2005
—Worship Services:
Tagalog Worship Service– 7:30 a.m.
Speaker: Mrs. Pearl SP Flores
Children’s Worship Service (Tagalog) – 9:00 a.m.
In-charge: Mrs. Laarni L. de Jesus
Children’s Worship Service (English) – 10:15 a.m.
In-charge: Mrs. Laarni L. de Jesus
English Worship Service– 10:00 a.m.
Speaker: Rev. DS Horacio T. Sison
Montalban Mission Worship Service – 3:00 p.m.
Preacher: Rev. Glicerio M. Ferrer
Vesper Worship Service & Communion Celebration– 6:00 p.m.
Preacher: Rev. Anacleto G. Guerrero
—Sunday School Classes:
Sunday School for Children (Tagalog) --8:00 a.m.
Sunday School for Children (English) –11:00 a.m.
In Charge: Mrs. Laarni L. de Jesus, Ms. Layla Tal Medina
Sunday School for the Youth, 9:00 a.m.
In Charge: Mrs. Milagros “Miles” Ronquillo
Sunday School for Adults, 9:00 a.m., Sanctuary
In Charge: Mr. Onesimus Gato

Birthday Wishes and Prayers (August 14-20)
14—Alyssa Jude Baybayan
17—Ian Lemuel Comandante, Rose Cordero, Johansen Azores
19—Felisa Libuna
20—Rudy Vidal

August 17, Aldersgate Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving Fellowship
—Time: 6:30 a.m. Venue: Binangonan UMC, Aragosa St., Batingan, Binangonan, Rizal. Those who would like to join this weekly gathering and worship please come to the church before 6:00 o’clock in the morning.

August 17—Midweek Service
—8:00 p.m., In charge: UMYAF. Speaker: Mrs. Dione Ferrer. [Note: . We encourage everybody to join us every Wednesday for our midweek service and prayer fellowship. Church organizations are assigned to take charge of the services, however, everybody is invited.]

August 20—Lecture on Nurture Ministries, Quezon City District
—Lecture on the “Functions and Responsibilities of the Nurture Ministry” sponsored by The Nurture Ministries of the Quezon City District. Expected to attend: chairpersons and/or coordinators of Nurture, Stewardship, Family, Membership Care, and Worship in the local church. It will be held at Puno UMC, 8:00-12:00 a.m. Participants and representatives from the local churches are requested to bring their lunch.

August 26-27—2nd Convention of the PACE Deaconess Association
—The PACE deaconesses will hold their convention at Extra Miles Resort, #188 Sauyo Road, Quezon City on August 26-27, 2005. The theme: “PACE Deaconesses. . . Still on the Go!” Registration fee: P300 per person. delegate.

Church Concerns (Prayer Requests)
—Healing for Antonina Abaquin, Nita Albano, Rebecca Albania, Ruth Amador, Raul Bobiles, Lizbeth Calaqui, Joselito Canlapan, Romy Cantre, Jessie Cauton, Saturnino Cauton, Gigi Cavanaugh, Sylvia Clark, Rafael Cruz, Fely Escudero, Fernando de Guzman, Domingo Ferrer, Alain Gapuz, Mercedes Garcia, Lily Garibay, Carolina Gonong, Nobuyuki Ito, Edith Martillano, Fe Medina, Rose Mutia, Godofredo Olores, Margie Osorio. Gertrudes Rosete, Conrad Santiago, Sonny Suarez, Mary Ann Teneza, Harcy Valenzuela, Kalista Valdez, Stephanie Viray, Rebing Ugay.
—Protection and guidance for our brethren who live and work in foreign countries //Wisdom and guidance for Task Force Cathedral // Montalban Lot Acquisition Project // Economic and political stability of the Philippines // Comfort, spiritual strength and provisions for the needy.

Bible Study Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday
—Monday—Martillano Residence, 5:00 p.m.
—Tuesday —Biyayang Lupa Group, 4:00 p.m.
—Tuesday—Vergara, Regala, Amador, dela Cruz Group, 8:00 p.m.
—Wednesday—Sto. Nino Group, 1:00 p.m.
—Thursday—Mustang Group, 10:00 a.m.
—Thursday—Montalban Mission Point, 3:00 p.m.
—Thursday—Famorca Residence, 8:00 p.m.
—Friday—Rabosna Group, 1:30 p.m.
—Friday—Sta. Lucia Group, 8:00 p.m.
—Friday—Don Jose Group, 8:00 p.m.
—Saturday—Parents & Children, Martillano Group, 2:00 p.m.
—Saturday—Tabing-Echavez Residence, 7:00 p.m.
—Note: Other BS Groups are scheduled on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month; 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month; 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month; 2nd & 4th Fridays of the month; 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month.
—Day and Time to be arranged: Mrs. Virgie Atabay’s Group, Malibu Street, Central Fairview. (Endorsed by Dr. & Mrs. Roberto Amador)
—Day and Time to be arranged: Parents of Kindergarten Pupils within campus.

Every Tuesday & Thursday, Prayer Warriors & Prayer Partners
—Mrs. Escudero would like to remind all Prayer Warriors and Prayer Partners to continue with their prayer mission. This is done simultaneously at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon every Tuesday and Thursday. Praying individuals need not assemble in the church. Pray at this time wherever you are.

Lectionary for the Week ---August 14-20
OT: Genesis 45:1-15; Psalm 133
NT: Matthew 15:[10-20], 21-28; Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
[Note: All members are encouraged to read all these Biblical passages during the week. Some Bible Study Groups use these biblical references as study materials.]

Local Committees, Boards, Commissions:
—Please submit a copy of your programs, activities, financial requirements and others to the Church Council, or to the Church Office.

Jericho Walk, 6:30 a.m.
—Open to all members of the church. After the walk and exercise, Bible study, meditation, fellowship, and breakfast follow. Scheduled devotion leaders/speakers:
—August 27—Ms. Ruth Amador
—September 24—Ms. Mila “Lala” de Guzman
—October 22—Ms. Fe O. Medina
—November 26—Ms. Letty Abenojar

Stewardship Report as of August 13, 2005
English Worship Service:
Tithes/Pledges—P 11,650.00
Loose Offering—3,363.50
Tagalog Worship Service:
Tithes/Pledges—4 ,740.00
Loose Offering—2,400.00
Vesper Worship Service—820.00
Midweek Service—607.75
Scholarship—100.00
Thanksgiving—20.00
Montalban Mission Offering—98.00
Sunday School Offering—71.00
Donations—Building Fund:
English—9,500.00
Carlos Moran—1,500.00
Tagalog—1,293.00
Stewardship Donation:
One Day Salary—1,000.00
Total Receipts—P37,483.25
Disbursements for the Week—P34,766.00

Every Thursday & Sunday, Montalban Mission Outreach
—Your church workers serve at this mission point twice a week---Thursday and Sunday afternoon—for Bible Study (Thursday) and worship service (Sunday), respectively. A housing unit for the church use is under negotiation. We also need a communion set to be used every first Sunday of the month.

United Methodist Men:
—Every First Wednesday of the month, 8:00 p.m., the UMM is in charge of the Midweek Worship Service. Scheduled speakers:
—September 7—CPA Lito Rodriguez
—October 5—Engr. Angel Flores, Jr.
—November 2—Engr. Carlos Ramota
—December 7—Engr. Prisciliano Alapan, Jr.

Church Council Action:
—Every Fifth (5th) Sunday of the Month—Joint Worship Service. This will start on October 30, during the Laity Month. Time: 9:00 a.m.