FPUMC Newsbulletin---August 7, 2005

By Rev. Anacleto G. Guerrero
FPUMC Administrative PastorThe Fairview Park United Methodist Church

FPUMC Newsbulletin
M. Gabriel Compound, Lilac Street
West Fairview, Quezon City 1118 Philippines
URL: http://fpumc.blogspot.com Tel. No. 939-22-10
Volume 5, Number 10
Sunday, 07 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.

Church Council Action:
---AUGUST is Stewardship Month. Let us remember to include this in our prayers and concern. Messages, Sunday School lessons, and Bible study discussions are expected to be touching on this subject.

Offering our Altar Flowers:
. From the Golberg Family for the birthday of Joris Joy last August 4. Joris Joy is the daughter of Mr. Enrico & Mrs. Josie Golberg.
. [Last Sunday’s orchids were offered by the Catoto family for the birthday of Carlos Emmanuel Catoto, Jr.]

Church Council Action:
---Every Fifth (5th) Sunday of the Month--Our Church Council approved that a Joint Worship Service will be conducted every 5th Sunday of any particular month. The next 5th Sunday will be on October 30, during the Laity Month. Time: 9:00 o’clock in the morning.

Today, August 7:
. The United Methodist Men will meet immediately after the English Worship Service. Please stay for a very urgent agenda.

August 8-9, 2005
. Continuing Education Seminar & Workshop for all pastors in the Philippines Annual Conference East. Registration: P200.00 each. Venue: Conference Site, Kaytikling, Taytay, Rizal

Our Ministries Today: August 7, 2005
. Worship Services:
Tagalog Worship Service & Communion Celebration– 7:30 a.m.
Preacher: Rev. Glicerio M. Ferrer
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
Note: Children will be served communion during the English Service
English Worship Service & Communion Celebration– 10:00 a.m.
Preacher: Rev. Anacleto G. Guerrero
Montalban Mission Worship Service – 3:00 p.m.
Preacher: Rev. Anacleto G. Guerrero
Vesper Worship Service & Communion Celebration– 6:00 p.m.
Preacher: Rev. Glicerio M. Ferrer
. 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 7-13)
August 7—Danny Francisco
August 8—Butch Amador
August 9—Jane Pe Catoto, Godfrey Suaverdez
August 12—Leo Fuentes, Jeanette Nacpil
August 13—Anacleto G. Guerrero, Arwin Christian Almeda, Teresita Villanueva

August 10, Aldersgate Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving Fellowship
. Time: 6:30 a.m. Venue: Maligaya UMC, Blk 14, Lot 4, Maligaya Subdivision, Novaliches, Quezon City. 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 10, Midweek Service
. 8:00 p.m., In charge: WSCS. Speaker: Mrs. Annie Gato
[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.]

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.

Today’s Prayer Requests:
For Ms. Paula Lim, Ms. Abadicio, Mr. Paolo Valenzuela, and other high school seniors for their UPCAT examinations today.

Bible Study Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday
. August 8, Monday, Martillano Residence, 5:00 p.m.
. August 9, Tuesday--Biyayang Lupa Group, 4:00 p.m.
Note: August 8 & 9—Pastors are attending a seminar.
. August 10, Wednesday--Sto. Nino Group, 1:00 p.m.
. August 11, Thursday--Mustang Group, 10:00 a.m.
. August 11, Thursday--Montalban Mission Point, 3:00 p.m.
. August 11, Thursday--Famorca Residence, 8:00 p.m.
. August 12, Friday--Rabosna Group, 1:30 p.m.
. August 12, Friday—Sta. Lucia Group, 8:00 p.m.
. August 13, Saturday—Parents & Children, Martillano Group, 2:00 p.m.
. August 13, 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 (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 7-13, 2005
OT: Genesis 37:1-4,12-28; Psalm 105:1-6,16-22,45b
NT: Matthew 14:22-33; Romans 10:5-15
[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.]

Stewardship Report ---July 31, 2005
English Worship Service:
Tithes/Pledges---P14,670.00
Loose Offering---2,105.00
Tagalog Worship Service:
Tithes/Pledges---8,080.00
Loose Offering---2,068.00
Vesper Worship Service---518.25
Midweek Service---537.00
Scholarship---2,000.00
Thanksgiving---620.00
Montalban Mission Offering---72.75
Sunday School Offering---63.75
Building Fund---10,731.00
Total Receipts---P41,465.25
Disbursements for the Week---P50,310.20

Housing for associate pastor and deaconess project
. Members who would like to contribute anything (cash or material) for this project, please contact the chair of the Board of Trustees, or our Church Treasurer or the chair of the Church Council.

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.

Every Last Saturday of the Month--Jericho Walk – 6:30 a.m.
. Open to all members of the church. After the walk and exercise, Bible study, meditation, fellowship breakfast follow. A devotion leader is assigned.

Every Thursday & Sunday, Montalban Mission Outreach
. Our 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.