FPUMC News Bulletin--December 18, 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 29—Sunday, December 18, 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 Judge & Mrs. Benjamin Turgano and Family for the birthday of Samuel Rufino “Raffy” Turgano on December 20.
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OUR MINISTRIES TODAY—December 18, 2005
Fourth Sunday of Advent
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
…Night Watch Worship Service– 7:30 p.m.
…..Preacher: Rev. Anacleto G. Guerrero
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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 December 17, 2005
English Worship Service:
…Tithes/Pledges—PhP15,650.00
…Loose Offering—2,899.50
…Building Fund—210.00 + $100.00
Tagalog Worship Service:
…Tithes/Pledges—11,210.00
…Loose Offering—2,710.00
Vesper Worship Service:
…Loose Offering—665.00
Midweek Service:
…Loose Offering—439.50
Thanksgiving—100.00
Outreach Subsidy:
…Rafael Peter Fernando—500.00
Montalban Mission Offering
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--Sunday School Offering—76.50
Donations:
…Scholarship—100.00
Total Receipts—PhP34,560.50
Disbursements for the Week—PhP76,778.05
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Bible Study Groups Schedule—Monday to Saturday
Monday--5:00 p.m.--Martillano Group, Samaka
Tuesday--4:00 p.m.--Pascasio Group, Lupang Biyaya
…8:00 p.m.--North Central Group
Wednesday--1:30 p.m.--Sto. Nino Group
…(Adult Group & Children’s Group
…3:30 p.m.--Amaca Group
…Adult Group & Children’s Group
Thursday--10:30 a.m.--Mustang Group
…3:00 p.m.--Montalban Mission
…Adult Group & Children’s Group
…8:00 p.m.--Famorca Group, Kalaw Hills
Friday--1:30 p.m.--Rabosna Group
…8:00 p.m.--Sta. Lucia Group (1st and 3rd Friday)
…8:00 p.m.--Don Jose Group (2nd and 4th Friday)
Saturday--1:30 p.m.--Malibu Group (TBA)
…2:00 p.m.--Outreach Group (2nd & 4th Saturday)
…7:00 p.m.--Tabing-Echavez Employees
(Note: Bible Study sessions will continue in January 2006.)
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Regular Schedule of Church Activities:
1. Monday to Saturday—Bible Study Sessions (See Schedule)
2. Every Wednesday: Midweek Service, 8:00 p.m. (In-charge: Church
Organizations)
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Lectionary for the Week –December 18-24
OT: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16
NT: Luke 1:26-38, 47-55; Romans 16:25-27
[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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2005 Advent Night Watch Schedule (Remaining Simbang Gabi 18-24)
Date In-Charge--Speaker
12/18 WSCS--Rev. A. G. Guerrero
12/19 UMM--Rev. G. M. Ferrer
12/20 Older Adults--Rev. A. G. Guerrero
12/21 Outreach Night--RAdm. S. Martillano
12/22 Ministerial Staff –Mr. Onesimus Gato
12/23 Children/Sun. School--c/o Ms. l. l. de Jesus & Mr. O. Gato
12/24 Choir Cantata--c/o Ms. M. J. Valenzuela
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2005 Advent Schedule—Sundays, Midweek, Others
Theme: Response to the Coming of the Messiah
Text: 1 John 4:9
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Date Activity Speaker
12/18 Regular Sunday Services--Pastors
12/25 Christmas Joint Worship Service, 9:00 a.m.--Rev. A. G. Guerrero
12/31 Covenant Service, New Year’s Eve, 7:00 p.m.--Rev. A. G. Guerrero
01/01 New Year Joint Worship Service, 9:00 a.m.--Rev. A. G. Guerrero
Note: There will be no Vesper Worship Service on December 25, 2005
and on January 1, 2006.
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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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Birthday Wishes and Prayers (December 18-24)
--19—Thelma Viray, Saji Lumido
--20—Uri Ian de la Cruz, Samuel Rufino “Raffy” Turgano
--21—Nuel Abenojar, Cristy Fonacier, Jose Viloria
--22—Shiglia Abenojar, Nap Labayane III, Robert Dulay
--23—Eileen Fernandez
--24—Christopher John Afable
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Wedding Anniversary Wishes and Prayers (December 11-17)
--21—Butch & Liza Bulut
--22—Jose & Rulina Viloria
--23—Butch & Rhoda Amador
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December 22
QCD Outreach Ministries Christmas Fellowship for Overseas Filipino Workers’ Families and Launching of QCD Website, 1:30-5:00 p.m., Village UMC, Project 8, Q.C.
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“Birthday Gift(s to Jesus” and “the Lord’s Bank”
Birthday Gift(s) will be offered on December 24 during the Simbang Gabi Concert. The Lord’s Bank will be offered on December 31 during the Covenant Service.
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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.
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UMM’s Activities:
Every First Wednesday of the month, the UMM is in charge of the Midweek Worship Service.
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WSCS’s Activities:
Every Second Wednesday of the month, the WSCS is in charge of the Midweek Worship Service. December 14 Speaker: Mrs. Susan Lim.
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Jericho Walk—Reflection, Prayer and Fellowship.
Every last Saturday of the month. For details please contact the WSCS officers.
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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.
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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. Please use the small brown envelope.
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Appeal for Donation and Contribution
For children and families in Outreach Areas and Montalban Mission. For items and details, please see Mrs. Vicky B. de la Cruz, Engr. Pearl SP Flores, Mrs. Laarni L. de Jesus, or officers of the WSCS.
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Memory Verse:
“She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 GNB