FPUMC News Bulletin--December 25, 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 30—Sunday, December 25, 2005

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A Blessed Christmas to all!

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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 Engr. Priscillano & Dr. Cresencia Alapan for her safe travel from the United States and Hong Kong, and for the passing of government examinations of their children—Steve Allen (Nursing) and Priscilliano III (SSS Qualifying Exams).
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OUR MINISTRIES TODAY—December 25, 2005
Christmas Sunday—Joint Worship Service—9:00 a.m.
Sunday School Classes: 8:00 a.m.
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Most Sincere Appreciation and Gratitude:
1. To all the families who supported, subsidized and served the daily Advent Snacks (Dec. 16-23) after our Simbang Gabi Service (Advent Night Watch). Maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat.
2. To all the participants during our nightly Advent services—Acolytes, greeters, offering stewards, liturgists, flower donors, etc. and the participation of RAdm. Serapio Martillano (Ret.) and Mr. Onesimus Gato in sharing the message on the Dec. 21 and Dec. 22, respectively. Also to Mrs. Laarni Lazaro-de Jesus and the Children’s Sunday School teachers for the Children’s Program on the 23rd; and to Mrs. Mary Jane Bruno-Valenzuela and the Chancel Choir for the Christmas Cantata on the 24th.
3. To all who prepared the gifts shared with families and children in the Outreach Areas—Montalban, Rabosna, Mustang, Sto. Nino, Amaca, Lupang Biyaya through the leadership of Engr. Pearl SP Flores and the women of the church.
4. To all the families who shared their blessings to the Christmas Cheers for the QCD Church Workers. Fellowship and Gift-giving was held at the Village UMC last December 17.
5. To Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Galapia for sharing seven (7) cavans of clean rice for the ministerial staff, for the annual white Christmas, and for UMC seminary students.
6. To Mr. & Mrs. Bienvenido & Susan Lim for the use of their “school bus” during the entire duration of the Simbang Gabi.
7. To Mr. Tony Labao for driving (hatid-sundo) during the entire duration of the Simbang Gabi and other special trips in December.
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Lectionary for the Week –December 25-31
OT: Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98:1-9
NT: John 1:1-14; Hebrews 1:1-12
[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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December 31, 2005 – New Year’s Eve & Covenant Service
Please remember our New Year’s Eve Covenant Service & Communion Celebration on December 31 at 7:00 p.m. It will be a joint worship service. The “Lord’s Bank” will be offered during the service. Included feature: Lighting of candles.
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January 2006 Schedule:
(Note: January 6 commemorates the coming of the magi to visit the baby Jesus. The season after Epiphany is observed from the first Sunday after Epiphany until Ash Wednesday (March 1, 2006). The last Sunday after Epiphany is celebrated as “Transfiguration Sunday” (February 26, 2006). [From the “Glossary of Worship Terms” 2006 Church Calendar]
1—Epiphany Sunday. [Joint Worship Service—New Year’s Day, Communion]
8—Baptism of the Lord Sunday. First Sunday after the Epiphany
15—Second Sunday after the Epiphany
22—Third Sunday after the Epiphany
29—Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
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Stewardship Report as of December 24, 2005
…English Worship Service:
…..Tithes/Pledges—PhP10,450.00
…..Loose Offering—4,448.50
…Tagalog Worship Service:
…..Tithes/Pledges—6,680.00
…..Loose Offering—2,843.00
…Vesper Worship Service:
…..Loose Offering—*See Simbang Gabi
…Thanksgiving—500.00
Total Receipts—PhP24,921.50
Disbursements for the Week—PhP62,922.95
• Note: Simbang Gabi Offerings and other receipts will be reported next week.
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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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Advent 2005
Theme: Response to the Coming of the Messiah.
Text: 1 John 4:9
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Remaining Schedule for the Season:
1. Dec. 25, 2005--Christmas Joint Worship Service, 9:00 a.m.
2. Dec. 31, 2005--Covenant Service, New Year’s Eve, 7: 00 p.m.
3. Jan. 01, 2006—New Year Joint Worship Service, 9:00 a.m.
[Note: Rev. A. G. Guerrero will be preaching in all these joint services. There will be no Vesper Worship Service on December 25, 2005 and on January 1, 2006.]
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Bible Study Groups Schedule—Monday to Saturday
(Note: Bible Study sessions will continue in January 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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Prayers and Comfort:
For the Cruz & Nacpil families for the passing away of Mr. Rafael Roque Cruz (March 8, 1932-December 20, 2005). He is the father of Mrs. Jeannette C. Nacpil, our Conductor of Tagalog Youth Choir. He was 73 years old. Interment: December 24 at the Eternal Gardens.
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Congratulations:
1. To Aristotle Galapia for the passing the Government Board Examinations for Nurses.
2. To Steve Allen Alapan for passing the Government Board Examinations for Nurses.
3. To Priscillano Alapan III for passing the Social Security System’s Qualifying Examination.
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Birthday Wishes and Prayers (December 25-31)
25—Noel Vidal, Gretchen Moran
26—Cherry Villanueva, Riza Ubaldo
27—Aileen Johanna Catoto, Vicky Labayane, Leonora Bulut
28—Clarita D. Guerrero, Bea Alexandra Apuan
29—Dennis Roehl Labayane
30—Riza Bautista, Rosalie Lumido, Annie Gato, Josefina Andrada
31—Jean Labayane
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Wedding Anniversary Wishes and Prayers (December 25-31)
26—Elias, Sr. &Leonora Bulut
27—Manny & Joy dela Cruz, Rolando & Freda Asuncion
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The “Lord’s Bank”
The Lord’s Bank will be offered on December 31 during the Covenant Service at 6:30 p.m.
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Christmas Institute ‘05:
Our young people (UMYF) are attending the Christmas Institute (C.I.’05) on December 26-30 at Union Theological Seminary, Sampaloc, Dasmarinas, Cavite. Registration: P1,400.00 per delegate. For particulars, please see Joy Flores, or any MYF Officer. The pastors and some parents are paying a visit to the C.I.’05 on December 27. The group will leave at 6:30 a.m. Let us know if you have plans.
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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.
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Jericho Walk—Reflection, Prayer and Fellowship.
We will not have our usual “Jericho Walk” on December 31. This is held every last Saturday of the month. For details please contact Mrs. Ma. Carmelita “Marlee” Lazaro-Ramota, WSCS president, or any WSCS officers. Next walk: January 2006.
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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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Quezon City District Website (URL) Launching:
Launching of the QCD Website was held at Village UMC, Pugad Lawin, Project 8, Q.C. last Dec. 22. Mrs. Victoria Fe O. Medina (QCD and FPUMC Lay Leader), RAdm. Serapio Martillano [Ret.] (FPUMC Outreach Chair), and Revs. Guerrero and Ferrer attended the event.
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Pastors’ Schedule of Preaching on Sundays (January to May 2006):
Every 4th Sunday of the month our pastors will exchange pulpit in the Tagalog and English worship services in the morning. Rev. Glicerio M. Ferrer will take charge of the English Service; and Rev. Anacleto G. Guerrero will take charge of the Tagalog Service. Montalban Mission will be taken care of by Rev. Ferrer; Vesper Service will be conducted by Rev. Guerrero. Once a month schedule of preaching will also be done in Montalban and Vesper.
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Memory Verse:
“And God showed his love for us by sending his only Son into the world, so that we might have life through him.” –1 John 4:9 GNB