FPUMC News Bulletin--November 13, 2005

Prepared and edited by
Rev. Anacleto G. Guerrero
FPUMC Administrative Pastor
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The FAIRVIEW PARK NEWS BULLETIN
The UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
M. Gabriel Compound, Lilac Street
West Fairview, Quezon City 1118 Philippines
URL/Website: http://www.fpumc.blogspot.com
Tel. No. 939-22-10
Volume 5, Number 24—Sunday, November 13, 2005
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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.

TODAY, after the English Service--CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING
--Planning for the Advent Season.

Altar Flowers Today:
--Offered by the Vidal Family for the birthday of Mr. Ian Vidal today, Nov. 13.

OUR MINISTRIES TODAY—Sunday, November 13, 2005
Worship Services:
...Tagalog Worship Service—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
...English Worship Service—10:00 a.m.
.......Preacher: Mrs. Gloria Dimalanta
...Montalban Mission Worship Service –3:00 p.m.
.......Preacher: Rev. Glicerio M. Ferrer
...Vesper Worship Service– 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, 8:00 a.m.
.......In Charge: Mrs. Milagros “Miles” Ronquillo
...Sunday School for Adults, 8:00 a.m., Sanctuary
.......In Charge: Mr. Onesimus Gato

Congratulations:
--To Maries Turgano for passing the Library Science government examinations on Nov. 3-4, 2005. Results released on Nov. 8, 2005.
--To Mr. Marc Ramota for his employment as Instructor at UP Diliman; and to Mr. Charles Ramota for his inclusion in the Dean’s list.

Lectionary for the Week –November 6-12
--OT: Judges 4:1-7; Psalm 123 and Psalm 76
--NT: Matthew 25:14-30; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
[Note: We are encouraged to read these Biblical passages during the week. Some Bible study Groups use these biblical references as study materials.]

Regular Schedule of Church Activities:
1. Monday to Saturday—Bible Study Sessions
—Every Monday—Martillano Residence, 5:00 p.m.
—Every Tuesday —Biyayang Lupa Group, 4:00 p.m. (Venue: Pascasio Residence)
—Every First & Third Tuesday—Alapan, Vergara, Regala, Amador, dela Cruz, Cantre Group, 8:00 p.m. (Nov. 15—Regala Residence)
—Every Wednesday—Sto. Nino Group, 1:30 p.m. (Venue: Tono residence.) A children’s BS group started last week, November 9.
—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.
—Every Second & fourth Friday—Sta. Lucia Group, 8:00 p.m. (Venue this week: Atty. & Mrs. Cabacaba residence, Merry Homes Subdivision, Q.C.)
—Every First & Third Friday—Don Jose Group, 8:00 p.m. (Venue: Cauton/Cadiente Residence, Ideal Subdivision, Q.C.)
—Every Second & Fourth Saturday—Parents & Children, Martillano Group, 2:00 p.m. (Venue: Church)
—Every First & Third Saturday—Virgie Atabay Group, Malibu St., West Fairview, 3:00 p.m.
—Every Saturday—Tabing-Echavez Residence, 7:00 p.m.
—Day and Time to be arranged: Parents of Kindergarten Pupils of Fairview Christian School.
2. Every Wednesday:
—Midweek Service. Time: 8:00 p.m. Church organizations take charge of the worship services. First Wed.—UMM; Second Wed.—WSCS; Third Wed.—UMYAF; Fourth Wed.—UMYF; Fifth Wed.—Ministerial Staff. Starting November—As announced, each group will prepare the liturgy and assign their worship leaders. [Note: We encourage everybody to join us every Wednesday for our midweek service and prayer fellowship.)

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 (November 13-19)
13-Ian Vidal
14-Tristan Naki Famorca, Nelly Quiambao, John Rexon Jandusay
15-Rhoda Amador
16-Tootsie Gopez, Fredelina Baybayan, Rosanna Higashino
17-Grace Labayane, Ayrah Villanueva, Baby Cabarles
19-Laiza Vergara, Welly Ann Martinez, Freda Asuncion, Alice Pascasio

Wedding Anniversary Wishes and Prayers (November 13-19)
15-Godofredo and Grace Olores

Stewardship Report as of November 12, 2005
...English Worship Service:
.......Tithes/Pledges—PhP15,510.00
.......Loose Offering—2,850.00
.......Building Fund—5,500.00
.......Calamity Fund—1,268.00
...Tagalog Worship Service:
.......Tithes/Pledges—7,390.00
.......Loose Offering—1,660.00
...Vesper Worship Service:
.......Loose Offering—910.00
...Midweek Service:
.......Loose Offering—325.00
...Building Fund—
...Thanksgiving—100.00 + US$100.00
...Scholarship—400.00
...Outreach Subsidy
.......Mrs. Mila de Guzman—250.00
.......Mr. Rafael Peter Fernando—500.00
...Montalban Mission Offering—
...Sunday School Offering—77.00
...Donation for Pianist—3,000.00
...Donation for Pastor Abugan—1,000.00
.......Total Receipts—PhP40,740.00 + US$100.00
.......Disbursements for the Week—27,437.38

November --PACE Aldersgate Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving Fellowship c/o UMM.
--Nov. 16—Deparo UMC, Susano Road, Deparo, Novaliches, Caloocan City. Tel. No. 936-00-18. --Nov. 23—Sta. Rosa UMC. Blk 4, Lot 24, Phase 4, Golden City Subdivision, Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Cell No. 049-837-6657 --Nov. 30—Lagro UMC. (Venue was changed last week.)

QCD Meetings & Gathering in November: (Lifted from the DS’s Office Update)
--Nov. 14—District Deaconesses’ Sharing, Continuing Study and Prayer Fellowship. Venue: Quezon City Memorial Circle. Time: 6:00-8:30 p.m.
--Nov. 15-16—Union Theological Seminary Alumni Convocation. Venue: UTS, Sampaloc 1, Dasmarinas, Cavite.
--Nov. 16-18—District Nightly Evangelistic Crusade 2005 at the prospect mission point of John Mark UMC. Time: 6:30 p.m. Evangelist: Rev. Menre Mendillo.
--Nov. 18---District Committee on Finance Meeting. Time: 6:00 p.m. Venue: Good Samaritan UMC.
--Nov. 19—Commission on Early Childhood Education and Development (CECED) Orientation for PACE. Time: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Venue: Kamuning First UMC. Expected to attend: School administrators, principals, KE/CE deaconesses.
--Nov. 21—Ecumenical Theological Forum (Witness and Fellowship). Time: 1:00-5:00 p.m. Venue: National City United Church, Times Street, Quezon City.
--Nov. 21-23—UTS 98th Foundation Anniversary. Dasmarinas, Cavite.
--Nov. 22—District Outreach Ministries Meeting. Time: 1:00 p.m. Venue: QCD Office.
--Nov. 24-25—District Evangelistic Crusade. Venue: Pangarap Worshiping Mission Point, c/o Lagro UMC. Time: 6:30 p.m. Evangelist: Rev. Allan Asuncion.
--Nov. 25—District Council on Ministries Meeting. Venue: QCD Office.
--Nov. 26—PACE Board of Trustees Meeting. Time: 9:00 a.m. Venue: PACE Site, Kaytik-ling, Taytay, Rizal.
--Nov. 26—District Lay Leader and Church Lay Leaders Fellowship Meeting. Venue: Good Samaritan UMC. Time: Not indicated.
--Nov. 27—QCD Witness Ministries (Mission-Evangelism) Fellowship 2005. Venue: St. John.
--Nov. 28—PACE Board of the Laity Meeting—“A Monday with God.” Time: 9:00 a..m. to 12 midnight. Venue: Laguna.
--Nov. 28-Dec. 2—Wesley Divinity School 11th Foundation Week Anniversary. Cabanatuan City.
--Nov. 29—DS meeting and sharing with district local pastors (full-time, part-time, students), probationary and ordained deacons. Venue QCD office.
--Nov. 29—DS meeting and sharing with the deaconesses of the district. Venue: QCD Office.

UMYF’s Activities:
--SOAP for Sale—P110.00 for bar or powder. Please contact Joy, Paula, or RR for details. *Fundraising for Christmas Institute 2005. Young people who are interested to attend the Christmas Institute (C.I.’05). For particulars, please see Joy Flores, or any MYF Officer.
--Nov. 11-12—2nd Annual Youth Council Youth Meeting (AYCM). Host: QCD UMYF.
--Nov. 13—District UMYF Gathering. Venue: Not indicated.
--Nov. 20—2nd District Youth Praise & Worship (DYPW) & 2nd District Youth Council Meeting (DYCM). To be held at Fairview Park UMC(?).

UMM’s Activities:
--Every First Wednesday of the month, the UMM is in charge of the Midweek Worship Service. Scheduled speaker: December 7—Engr. Prisciliano Alapan, Jr.
--Nov. 12—QCD UMM Fellowship. Venue: to be announced.
--Nov. 26—National UMM General Assembly to be held at Central UMC, T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila. Election of national UMM officers. Time--5:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.

WSCS’s Activities:
--Every Second Wednesday of the month, the WSCS is in charge of the Midweek Worship Service.
--Jericho Walk—Reflection, Prayer and Fellowship. --November 26. Emcee & Song Leader: Ms. Mimi Abadicio. Activity/Games/Drill / Trivia: Ms. Beth Calaqui. Devotion Leader: Ms. Rebecca Ugay. Prayer Leader: Ms. Letty Abenojar.

FICCA (Fairview Inter-Church Christian Association)
--November 26, 2005—FICCA Thanksgiving Fellowship. Venue: Light of the World Christian Center, 12 Burke Street, Fairmount Subdivision, North Fairview, Q.C. Time: 8:00 a.m. Potluch. Guest Speaker: Rev. A. G. Guerrero (FPUMC)

Prayer Warriors & Prayer Partners [Every Tuesday & Thursday]
--This is done simultaneously at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon every Tuesday and Thursday. For particulars please contact the leader: Mrs. Fely Escudero.

Educational Multi-Purpose Building Project:
--Our next priority project is the construction of our Educational Multi-Purpose Building. We are encouraged to support this urgent project.

Memory Verse:
.....“Am I my brother’s keeper?” Genesis 4:9b NIV