FPUMC News Bulletin--November 20, 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 25—Sunday, November 20, 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.
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Altar Flowers Today:
--Offered by the Bernardez & Ubaldo Families in memory of Mrs. Florence Bernardez (Nov. 16); birthday of Godwin Ubaldo (Nov. 18); and safe travel of Engr. Rolando Ubaldo to Cagayan de Oro City (Nov. 20).
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OUR MINISTRIES TODAY
Sunday, November 20, 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: 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 & 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
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Stewardship Report as of November 19, 2005
English Worship Service:
…..Tithes/Pledges—PhP14,570.00
…..Loose Offering—4,231.00 + US$20.00
…..Building Fund—500.00
…..Calamity Fund—400.00
Tagalog Worship Service:
…..Tithes/Pledges—5,770.00
…..Loose Offering—2,071.00
Vesper Worship Service:
…..Loose Offering—1,324.25
Midweek Service:
…..Loose Offering—481.00
Thanksgiving—1,600.00
Scholarship—100.00
Outreach Subsidy:
…..Adm. & Mrs. S. Martillano—2,000.00
…..Mr. Rafael Peter Fernando—500.00
Montalban Mission Offering—
Sunday School Offering—60.00
Total Receipts—PhP33,607.25 + US$20.00
Disbursements for the Week—PhP27,180.05
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Lectionary for the Week –November 20-26
…..OT: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Psalm 100
…..NT: Matthew 25:31-46; Ephesians 1:15-23
[Note: We are encouraged to read these Biblical passages during the week. Some Bible study Groups use these biblical references as study materials.]
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Regular Schedule of Church Activities:
…..A. Monday to Saturday—Bible Study Sessions (15 study groups)
…..B. Wednesday Midweek Service: Time: 8:00 p.m. (In-charge—church organizations)
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Birthday Wishes and Prayers (November 20-26)
[18—Godwin Ubaldo, Roger Languido] [Missed last week]
20—Andrew Amador
21—Grace Amador Vidal
22—Daryl Tongson
23—Jenny Isidro
24—Earl James Bernardez, Jong Azores
26—Raymar Famorca, Debbie Ferrer
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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.]
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2005 Advent Schedule—November 27, 2005-January 1, 2006
…..Nov. 27—First Sunday of Advent, Regular Sunday services. Preachers: Pastors.
…..Nov. 30—Midweek Service, Fifth Wednesday, c/o Ministerial Staff. Speaker: Mrs. Laarni L. de Jesus.
…..Dec. 4—Second Sunday of Advent, Family Sunday, with communion celebration, Regular Sunday services. Preachers: Pastors. After the English service, family fellowship. In-charge: UMYAF and UMYF.
…..Dec. 7—Midweek Service, First Wednesday, c/o UMM. Speaker: Engr. Prisciliano Alapan, Jr.
…..Dec. 11—Third Sunday of Advent. Regular Sunday services. Preachers: Pastors
…..Dec. 14—Midweek Service, Second Wednesday, c/o WSCS.
…..Dec. 16-24—Night Watch Services (Simbang Gabi), 7:30 p.m. [Note: Church Council Action: Pastors will be preaching.]
…..Dec. 18—Fourth Sunday of Advent, Regular Sunday services (morning). Simbang Gabi in the evening, 7:30 p.m.
…..Dec. 25—Joint Worship Service, 9:00 a.m. Preacher: Rev. A. G. Guerrero
…..Dec. 28—Midweek Service (cancelled). The Youth are in the Christmas Institute.
…..Dec. 31—Covenant/New Year’s Eve Service, with communion, 7:00 p.m. Preacher: Rev. A. G. Guerrero
…..Jan. 1—First Sunday after Christmas, Joint Worship service, with Communion celebration, 9:00 a.m. Preacher: Rev. A. G. Guerrero.
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Sincere Appreciation:
…..Mrs. Rebecca Ugay donated 15 New Testaments for our mission in Montalban. Maraming salamat po.
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PACE Aldersgate PPTF--c/o UMM
…..1. Nov. 23—Sta. Rosa UMC. Blk 4, Lot 24, Phase 4, Golden City Subdivision, Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Cell No. 049-837-6657.
…..2. Nov. 30—Lagro UMC.
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UMYF’s Activities:
…..1. SOAP for Sale—P110.00—bar or powder--fundraising for Christmas Institute 2005. Young people who are interested to attend the Christmas Institute, please contact Joy, Paula, or RR for details.
…..2. Today, Nov. 20—2nd District Youth Praise & Worship (DYPW) & Second District Youth Council Meeting (DYCM) to be held at Fairview Park UMC(?).
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November 26 Activities:
…..1. National UMM General Assembly to be held at Central UMC, T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila. Election of national UMM officers.
…..2. 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.
…..3. FICCA (Fairview Inter-Church Christian Association)—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)
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WSCS’s Activities:
…..1. 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.
…..2. Midweek Service—Second Wednesday of the month.
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Memory Verse:
“Everything you do or say, then, should be done in the name of the Lord Jesus, as you give thanks through him to God the Father.” --Colossians 3:17 GNB