FPUMC Newsbulletin--October 2, 2005

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 18—Sunday, October 2, 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.

Our Ministries Today: October 2, 2005—Wordwide Communion Sunday —Worship Services: Tagalog Worship Service– 7:30 a.m. ---Speaker: 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 English Worship Service– 10:00 a.m. ---Speaker: Rev. Anacleto G. Guerrero Montalban Mission Worship Service –3:00 p.m. ---Preacher: Rev. Glicerio M. Ferrer Vesper Worship Service– 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 and 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 —Funeral/Necrological Service for Mrs. Thelma E. Lazaro, 1:00 p.m. Speaker: Rev. A. G. Guerrero. Interment will be at the South Cemetery, Makati City.

Altar Flowers Today
—Altar flowers today are offered by Mrs. Sylvia Clark & Family in thanksgiving for the granting of visa to Martin Lagunzad for his USA trip. Martin’s flight will be on October 8.
Lectionary for the Week --October 2-8
---OT: Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20; Psalm 19:1-14
---NT: Matthew 21:33-46; Philippians 3:4b-14
[Note: All members are encouraged to read these Biblical passages during the week. Some Bible Study Groups use these biblical references as study materials.]
Prayer Requests and Church Concerns
—Let us include in our prayers those who are sick—in the hospitals, in homes and residences.
[Note: Please inform the church office and/or your pastors in cases of sickness, hospitalization, and the like. Your pastors welcome requests for prayers and are ready to pay personal visits to those who need them.]
Birthday Wishes and Prayers (October 2-8)
2—Jose Manacop, Jr., Rovyl Gato
4—Fernando Calaqui
5—Fely Fuentes, Layla Tal O. Medina, Ira Regala, Manuel Oliver Mercado
6—Gil Cordero
7—Jack Regala, Denmark Rodriguez, Ruth Mendoza
8—Ara Amador Vidal
Wedding Anniversary Wishes & Prayers (October 2-8)
2—Steve Allen & Arlene Alapan

Prayers For & Heartfelt Condolence To: The Lazaro and Ramota Families for the death of Mrs. Thelma E. Lazaro, 73, last Wednesday, September 28. Manang Thelma was one of our regular greeters during Sunday services, an active member and supporter of the congregation and a co-worker in the mission of our Lord Jesus. Interment will be this afternoon after the Necrological /Funeral Service in church at 1:00 o’clock this afternoon.

Aldersgate Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving Fellowship, October 5
—Time: 6:30 a.m. Venue: The Way UMC, Cobra St., Village East, Cainta, Rizal. Tel. No. 240-22-06
Women’s Society of Christian Service: October Schedule of Activities
—Every Second Wednesday of the month, 8:00 p.m., the WSCS is in charge of Midweek Worship Service. Scheduled participants: —October 9—Cluster III WSCS Fellowship—FPUMC Host Church. Time: 2:00-5:00 p.m.; Activity: Soap Making Demonstration. In charge: Engr. Angel Flores, Jr., Mr. Kim, Mr. Ric Dancel. —October 12—Acolyte & Offering Steward—Ms. Pearl SP Flores. Liturgist —Ms. Connie Cabacaba; Speaker--Ms. Fenny Rodriguez. —October 30—Joint Service Participants: Liturgist: Ms. Letty Abenojar; Acolyte: Ms. Mimi Abadicio Offering Stewards: Ms. Annie Gato & Ms. Susan Lim Greeters: Ms. Mimi Vergara & Ms. Yvonne MaglayaSpeaker: Ms. Victoria Fe O. Medina (QCD & FPUMC Lay Leader)
Jericho Walk, 6:30 a.m., October 29
—MC & Song Leader—Ms. Yvonne Maglaya; In charge of Games—Ms. Mimi Vergara; Devotion Leader—Ms. Edith Martillano; Prayer Leader--Ms. Victoria Fe O. Medina
Bible Study Schedule: Monday to Saturday
—Every Monday—Martillano Residence, 5:00 p.m.
—Every Tuesday —Biyayang Lupa Group, 4:00 p.m.
—Every Tuesday—Vergara, Regala, Amador, dela Cruz, Cantre Group, 8:00 p.m.
—Every Wednesday—Sto. Nino Group, 1:30 p.m.
—Every Wednesday—Amaca St., Merry Homes Subdivision, 3:30 p.m.
—Every Thursday—Mustang Group, 10:00 a.m.
—Every Thursday—Montalban Mission Point, 3:00 p.m.
—Every Thursday—Famorca Residence, 8:00 p.m.
—Every Friday—Rabosna Group, 1:30 p.m.
—Second & fourth Friday—Sta. Lucia Group, 8:00 p.m.
—First & third Friday—Don Jose Group, 8:00 p.m.
—Second & fouth Saturday—Parents & Children, Martillano Group, 2:00 p.m.
—First & Third Saturday—Virgie Atabay Group, Malibu St., West Fairview, 3:00 p.m. (Endorsed by the Amador Family)
—Every Saturday—Tabing-Echavez Residence, 7:00 p.m.
—Day and Time to be arranged: Parents of Kindergarten Pupils of FCS.
Midweek Service, October 5
—8:00 p.m., In charge: UMM Speaker: Engr. Angel Flores, Jr. 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 isinvited.]
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: —October 5—Engr. Angel Flores, Jr. —November 2—Engr. Carlos Ramota —December 7—Engr. Prisciliano Alapan, Jr.
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.
Educational Building Project
—Our next priority project is the construction of our Educational Building to house, among others, the Church Library, records section, prayer room, pastoral counseling room, Sunday School classrooms, conference room, other church offices, restrooms, and other needed spaces. Letters of appeal for contributions and donations are already sent out by the Nurture Committee (under Stewardship) for this purpose. Please contact our church treasurer, or any of the following church officers: the chair of the Church Council, the chair of the Board of Trustees.

Stewardship Report as of October 1, 2005 English Worship Service: Tithes/Pledges—PhP14,100.00 Loose Offering—2,893.00 Building Fund—2,200.00 Tagalog Worship Service: Tithes/Pledges—6,920.00 Loose Offering—3,569.00 Building Fund—428.50 Vesper Worship Service: Loose Offering—713.00 Midweek Service—434.25 Thanksgiving—600.00 Scholarship—0 Montalban Mission Offering—96.25 Donation: Montalban Housing (Rental)—1,500.00 Sunday School Offering—52.00 Total Receipts—PhP33,506.00 Disbursements for the Week—PhP37,544.57

Memory Verse:
“Tears may flow in the night, but joy comes in the morning.”
—Psalm 29:5b GNB