FPUMC Newsbulletin---August 21, 2005

By Rev. Anacleto G. Guerrero
FPUMC Administrative Pastor

Volume 5, Number 12
Sunday, 21 August 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.

Offering our Altar Flowers Today: From the Dimalanta Family for the birthday of Mr. Jun Dimalanta, Jr., today, August 21. Best wishes!

Every Thursday & Sunday, Montalban Mission Outreach: Your church workers serve at this mission point twice a week---Thursday and Sunday afternoon—for Bible Study (Thursday) and worship service (Sunday), respectively.

Our Ministries Today: August 14, 2005
—Worship Services:
Tagalog Worship Service– 7:30 a.m.
Speaker: Atty. Jose Manacop
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: Dr. Demetrio M. Famorca
Montalban Mission Worship Service –10:00 a.m.
Preacher: Rev. Glicerio M. Ferrer
Vesper Worship Service & Communion Celebration– 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, 9:00 a.m.
In Charge: Mrs. Milagros “Miles” Ronquillo
Sunday School for Adults, 9:00 a.m., Sanctuary
In Charge: Mr. Onesimus Gato

Pastors’ Sunday Schedule
1. Starting today, August 21, Montalban Sunday Worship Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Glicerio M. Ferrer will leave for Montalban after the Sunday School time.
2. Starting today, August 21, Vesper Worship Services will be taken care of by Rev. Anacleto G. Guerrero. He will also prepare the liturgy for the worship service.

Birthday Wishes and Prayers (August 21-26)
21—Jun Dimalanta
22—Mimi Abadicio
23—Pong de Guzman
24—Jane Manacop, Alexandra Abenojar
25—Romeo San Diego
26—Arturo Miguelin, Jr., Russel Bulut

Wedding Anniversary Wishes and Prayers (August 21-26)
24—Samuel and Dori Fuentes
26—Arwin & Jeannette Nacpil

August 24, Aldersgate Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving Fellowship
—Time: 6:30 a.m. Venue: Bagong Buhay UMC, Republic Avenue, Fairview, Quezon City. Those who would like to join this weekly gathering and worship please come to the church before 6:00 o’clock in the morning.

August 24—Midweek Service
—8:00 p.m., In charge: MYF. Speaker:
[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 is invited.]

August 26-27
—2nd Convention of the PACE Deaconess Association. The PACE deaconesses will hold their convention at Extra Miles Resort, #188 Sauyo Road, Quezon City on August 26-27, 2005. The theme: “PACE Deaconesses. . . Still on the Go!” Registration fee: P300 per person/delegate.

Church Concerns (Prayer Requests)
—Healing for Antonina Abaquin, Nita Albano, Rebecca Albania, Ruth Amador, Raul Bobiles, Lizbeth Calaqui, Joselito Canlapan, Romy Cantre, Jessie Cauton, Saturnino Cauton, Gigi Cavanaugh, Sylvia Clark, Rafael Cruz, Fely Escudero, Fernando de Guzman, Domingo Ferrer, Alain Gapuz, Mercedes Garcia, Lily Garibay, Carolina Gonong, Nobuyuki Ito, Fe Medina, Rose Mutia, Godofredo Olores, Margie Osorio. Gertrudes Rosete, Conrad Santiago, Sonny Suarez, Mary Ann Teneza, Harcy Valenzuela, Kalista Valdez, Stephanie Viray, Rebing Ugay.
—Protection and guidance for our brethren who live and work in foreign countries //Wisdom and guidance for Task Force Cathedral // Montalban Lot Acquisition Project // Economic and political stability of the Philippines // Comfort, spiritual strength and provisions for the needy.

Bible Study Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday
—Monday—Martillano Residence, 5:00 p.m.
--Tuesday —Biyayang Lupa Group, 4:00 p.m.
—Tuesday—Vergara, Regala, Amador, dela Cruz Group, 8:00 p.m.
—Wednesday—Sto. Nino Group, 1:00 p.m.
—Thursday—Mustang Group, 10:00 a.m.
—Thursday—Montalban Mission Point, 3:00 p.m.
—Thursday—Famorca Residence, 8:00 p.m.
—Friday—Rabosna Group, 1:30 p.m.
—Friday—Sta. Lucia Group, 8:00 p.m.
—Friday—Don Jose Group, 8:00 p.m.
—Saturday—Parents & Children, Martillano Group, 2:00 p.m.
—Saturday—Tabing-Echavez Residence, 7:00 p.m.
—Note: Other BS Groups are scheduled on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month; 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month; 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month; 2nd & 4th Fridays of the month; 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month.
—Day and Time to be arranged: Mrs. Virgie Atabay’s Group, Malibu Street, Central Fairview. (Endorsed by Dr. & Mrs. Roberto Amador)
—Day and Time to be arranged: Parents of Kindergarten Pupils within campus.

Lectionary for the Week ---August 21-26
OT: Exodus 1:8-2:10; Psalm 124
NT: Matthew 16:13-20; Romans 12:1-8
[Note: All members are encouraged to read all these Biblical passages during the week. Some Bible Study Groups use these biblical references as study materials.]

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.

Stewardship Report as of August 20, 2005
English Worship Service:
Tithes/Pledges—P16,590.00
Loose Offering—3,016.00
Tagalog Worship Service:
Tithes/Pledges—4,281.00
Loose Offering—2,375.00
Vesper Worship Service:
Loose Offering—253.25
Building Fund—237.00
Midweek Service—495.00
Scholarship—500.00
Thanksgiving—700.00
Montalban Mission Offering—104.25
Sunday School Offering—43.25
Donations—Building Fund:
English— ---
Tagalog—1,505.25
Total Receipts—P33,100.00
Disbursements for the Week—P42,107.30

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:
—September 7—CPA Lito Rodriguez
—October 5—Engr. Angel Flores, Jr.
—November 2—Engr. Carlos Ramota
—December 7—Engr. Prisciliano Alapan, Jr.

Women’s Society of Christia n Service:
—Every Second Wednesday of the month, 8:00 p.m., the WSCS is in charge of Midweek Worship Service. Scheduled speakers:
—September 7—Ms.Ruth Amador
—October 12—Ms. Fenny Rodriguez
—November 9—Ms. Jeanette Nacpil
—December 14—Ms. Susan Lim

Local Committees, Boards, Commissions:
—Please submit a copy of your programs, activities, financial requirements and others to the Church Council, or to the Church Office.

Church Council Action:
—AUGUST is Stewardship Month. Messages, Sunday School lessons, and Bible study discussions are expected to be touching on this subject. Our Sunday speakers are the following:
—August 21—Dr. Demetrio M. Famorca
—August 28—Mr. Rafael Peter P. Fernando

Church Council Action:
—Every Fifth (5th) Sunday of the Month—Joint Worship Service. This will start on October 30, during the Laity Month. Time: 9:00 a.m.

Jericho Walk, 6:30 a.m.: Open to all members of the church. After the walk and exercise, Bible study, meditation, fellowship, and breakfast follow. Scheduled devotion leaders/speakers:
---August 27—Ms. Ruth Amador
—September 24—Ms. Mila “Lala” de Guzman
—October 22—Ms. Fe O. Medina
—November 26—Ms. Letty Abenojar

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 13—Sunday, 28 August 2005

Prepared and edited by Rev. Anacleto G. Guerrero
FPUMC Administrative Pastor

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..

Offering our Altar Flowers Today:
—From the Lim Family for the birthday of Mrs. Constancia Lim, mother of Mr. Bienvenido Lim, on September 1.

Our Ministries Today: August 28, 2005
Last Sunday of Stewardship Month
—Worship Services:
Tagalog Worship Service– 7:30 a.m.
Speaker: Admiral Serapio Martillano (Ret.)
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: Mr. Rafael Peter P. Fernando
Montalban Mission Worship Service –10:00 a.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 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

SEPTEMBER is Christian Education Month
—Messages, Sunday School lessons, and Bible study discussions are expected to be touching on this subject. Sunday speakers are scheduled.

Lectionary for the Week ---August 28-September 3
OT: Exodus 3:1-15; Psalm 105:1-6,23-26,45c
NT: Matthew 16:21-28; Romans 12:9-21
Note: All members are encouraged to read all these Biblical passages during the week. Some Bible Study Groups use these biblical references as study materials.]

Every Last Saturday of the Month—Jericho Walk, 6:30 a.m.

—Open to all members of the church. After the walk and exercise, Bible study, meditation, fellowship, and breakfast follow. Scheduled devotion leaders/speakers:
—September 24—Ms. Mila R. de Guzman
—October 22—Ms. Fe O. Medina
—November 26—Ms. Letty Abenojar

Dates to Remember—Christian Education Month
—September 11—Arts and Bible Contest: Bible Quiz elimination; Drawing Contest for Pre-schoolers & Grades 1 & 2; Poster Making Contest for Grades 3 & 4; Poster with Slogan Making Contest for Grades 5 & 6; Story Telling Contest for 11-12 years old.
—September 17—Sunday School Rally and Children’s Fellowship: Joint Children’s Fellowship, 10:00 a.m.
—September 17—Nurture Seminar/Workshop, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
—September 25—Christian Education Sunday.
—September 25—Quezon City District Christian Education Rally. Fairview Park UMC will be the host. Time: 2:00 p.m. Activities: Story Telling Contest (11-12 years old); Bible Quiz (Children, Youth, Adult); Poster/Slogan Making.

Every Fifth (5th) Sunday of the Month—Joint Worship Service.
—This will start on October 30, during the Laity Month. Time: 9:00 a.m.

Birthday Wishes and Prayers (Aug. 28-Sept. 3)
—Aug. 28—Jessa Lumido, Mary Jane Valenzuela
—Aug. 31—Jen Nicole Azores
—Sept. 3—Janessa Isidro

Congratulations to our Brethren
—Four of our UMC brethren residing at Lupang Biyaya were elected as officers of the Lupang Biyaya Homeowners Association, Inc. They were inducted to office last Sunday by the West Fairview Barangay Captain, Hon. Jose Arnel I. Quebal. The elected officers: Board Members—Mr. Onesimus Gato, Mrs. Alice Pascasio; Secretary--Ms. Lizbeth Ann Calaqui; Sgt.-at-Arms—Ms. Sally Penaredondo.

August 31, Aldersgate Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving Fellowship
—Time: 6:30 a.m. Venue: Amazing Grace UMC, Fermina Compound, Sta. Ana, Taytay, Rizal. Those who would like to join this weekly gathering and worship please come to the church before 6:00 o’clock in the morning.

August 31—Midweek Service
—8:00 p.m., In charge: Ministerial Staff. Speaker: Mrs. Laarni L. de Jesus, CE/KE Deaconess. [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 is invited.]

Today, August 28, Sunday Afternoon
—The Quezon City District United Methodist Young Adult Fellowship will hold a rally and assembly at The Good Samaritan UMC this afternoon. One of the purposes was to organize this district church organization. Paging our UMYAFers.

Church Concerns (Prayer Requests)
—Healing for Antonina Abaquin, Nita Albano, Rebecca Albania, Ruth Amador, Raul Bobiles, Lizbeth Calaqui, Joselito Canlapan, Romy Cantre, Jessie Cauton, Saturnino Cauton, Gigi Cavanaugh, Sylvia Clark, Rafael Cruz, Fely Escudero, Fernando de Guzman, Domingo Ferrer, Alain Gapuz, Mercedes Garcia, Lily Garibay, Carolina Gonong, Nobuyuki Ito, Fe Medina, Rose Mutia, Godofredo Olores, Margie Osorio. Gertrudes Rosete, Conrad Santiago, Sonny Suarez, Mary Ann Teneza, Harcy Valenzuela, Kalista Valdez, Stephanie Viray, Rebing Ugay.
—Protection and guidance for our brethren who live and work in foreign countries //Wisdom and guidance for Task Force Cathedral // Montalban Lot Acquisition Project // Economic and political stability of the Philippines // Comfort, spiritual strength and provisions for the needy.

Bible Study Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday
—Monday—Martillano Residence, 5:00 p.m.
—Tuesday —Biyayang Lupa Group, 4:00 p.m.
—Tuesday—Vergara, Regala, Amador, dela Cruz Group, 8:00 p.m.
—Wednesday—Sto. Nino Group, 1:00 p.m.
—Thursday—Mustang Group, 10:00 a.m.
—Thursday—Montalban Mission Point, 3:00 p.m.
—Thursday—Famorca Residence, 8:00 p.m.
—Friday—Rabosna Group, 1:30 p.m.
—Friday—Sta. Lucia Group, 8:00 p.m.
—Friday—Don Jose Group, 8:00 p.m.
—Saturday—Parents & Children, Martillano Group, 2:00 p.m.
—Saturday—Tabing-Echavez Residence, 7:00 p.m.
—Note: Other BS Groups are scheduled on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month; 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month; 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month; 2nd & 4th Fridays of the month; 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month.
—Day and Time to be arranged: Mrs. Virgie Atabay’s Group, Malibu Street, Central Fairview. (Endorsed by Dr. & Mrs. Roberto Amador)
—Day and Time to be arranged: Parents of Kindergarten Pupils within campus.

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.

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:
—September 7—CPA Lito Rodriguez
—October 5—Engr. Angel Flores, Jr.
—November 2—Engr. Carlos Ramota
—December 7—Engr. Prisciliano Alapan, Jr.

Women’s Society of Christia n Service:
—Every Second Wednesday of the month, 8:00 p.m., the WSCS is in charge of Midweek Worship Service. Scheduled speakers:
—September 7—
—October 12—Ms. Fenny Rodriguez
—November 9—Ms. Jeanette Nacpil
—December 14—Ms. Susan Lim

Local Committees, Boards, Commissions:
—Please submit a copy of your programs, activities, financial requirements and others to the Church Council, or to the Church Office.

Stewardship Report as of August 27, 2005
English Worship Service:
Tithes/Pledges—P16,390.00
Loose Offering—4,255.00
Tagalog Worship Service:
Tithes/Pledges—3,500.00
Loose Offering—2,593.00
Vesper Worship Service:
Loose Offering—444.00
Midweek Service—334.00
Thanksgiving—2,450.00
Montalban Mission Offering—104.00
Sunday School Offering—30.25
Donations—Building Fund:
Tagalog—807.00
Total Receipts—P30,907.25
Disbursements for the Week—P28,440.00