FPUMC News Bulletin--December 11, 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 28—Sunday, December 11, 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
Altar flowers today are offered by the following families: (1) Vidal Family for the birthday of Dr. Jeannette on December 14. (2) Alapan Family for the safe arrival of Dr. Cresencia Alapan from the United States.
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OUR MINISTRIES TODAY—December 4, 2005
Second Sunday of Advent & Family Sunday
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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. 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
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Stewardship Report as of December 10, 2005
English Worship Service:
…..Tithes/Pledges—PhP27,180.00
…..Loose Offering—6,460.00
…..Building Fund—5,120.00
Tagalog Worship Service:
…..Tithes/Pledges—3,640.00
…..Loose Offering—1,267.25
…..Building Fund—500.00
Vesper Worship Service:
…..Loose Offering—540.75
Midweek Service:
…..Loose Offering—355.00
Thanksgiving—1,250.00
Outreach Subsidy:
…..Rafael Peter Fernando—500.00
Montalban Mission Offering— --
Sunday School Offering— --
Donations:
…..For Romeo Matulac—3,000.00
…..For Pastor Edwin Abugan—1,000.00
Refund from Mrs. Laarni de Jesus—203.00
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Total Receipts—PhP51.016.00*
…*Includes 2,000 yen (converted: PhP840.00)
Disbursements for the Week—PhP27,964.95
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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
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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. (See Schedule)
--Church organizations take charge of the worship services. First Wed.-UMM; Second Wed.-WSCS; Third Wed.-UMYAF; Fourth Wed.-UMYF; Fifth Wed.-Ministerial Staff. [Note: We encourage everybody to join us every Wednesday for our midweek service and prayer fellowship.)
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Meeting Today, December 11, after the English Worship Service
RAdm. Serapio Martillano requests members of the Outreach Ministry Coordinators to stay after the English Worship Service for a brief meeting. Agenda: Outreach Ministry Night/Simbang Gabi on December 21, Friday.
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Sincere Thanks to the following:
Mr. & Mrs. Rafael Peter Fernando—one cavan clean rice every month. (For the Ministerial staff & Temple Keepers); Judge & Mrs. Benjamin Turgano—two cavans of rice (Thanksgiving Day) (For the Ministerial staff and Temple keepers); Mr. & Mrs. Rainer Glori—2 pants, 2 barongs, 2 long sleeve, 2 T-shirts (for mission pastors). Engr. Fernando de Guzman—Advent altar signs, brown envelopes rack, parsonage facilities repairs, etc.
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Family Sunday Fellowship Winners:
Biggest Family—Abadicio Family; Most Complete Family—Lim Family; Most Hilarious BS Group—Sta. Lucia Group; Most Unique BS Group—North-Central Group; Most Sentimental BS Group—Kalaw Hills Group; “Kinareer” Presentation—Don Jose Group.
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Lectionary for the Week –December 11-17
…..OT: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; Psalm 126
…..NT: John 1:6-8, 19-28; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
[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 (Simbang Gabi) Schedule
Date--In-Charge--Speaker
12/16—UMYF--Rev. A. G. Guerrero
12/17—UMYAF--Rev. G. M. Ferrer
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--Rev. G. M. Ferrer
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
Date—Activity--Speaker
12/11--Regular Sunday Services --Pastors
12/14--Midweek Service (c/o WSCS)--Mrs. Susan Lim
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 11-17)
11—Don-Don Ilarde; 12—Ana Syquimsiam; 13—Arleene Alapan; 14—Jeannette SD Vidal, Denver Agsalda; 17—Roland Kendrick Asuncion, Iyalee Danao.
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Wedding Anniversary Wishes and Prayers (December 11-17)
13—Roger & Lina Mendoza, Salvador & Alice Pascasio; 15—Bobby and Vicky Labayane; 16—Enrico & Jose Golberg.
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PACE Aldersgate Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving Fellowship
--Dec. 14—UMM Christmas Fellowship with PACE Church Workers, Good Samaritan UMC, 915 Quezon Avenue, Quezon City
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QCD Meetings &/or Gatherings in November: (Lifted from the DS’s Office Update)
---12—QCD Deaconesses Christmas Fellowship & Sharing with the Retired Deaconesses, 6:00-9:00 p.m., Decker Home, Heroes Hills, Quezon City.
---17—QCD Church Workers’ Families Christmas Fellowship, 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Village UMC, Pugad Lawin, Project 8, Quezon City.
---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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Invitation:
---Fairview Christian Fellowship’s “Big Night for Jesus” Concert, December 17, 2005, 6:00 p.m. Ticket: PhP50.00. Reservations: Call Susan, Tel. No. 935-04-24.

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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:
“I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” –John 10:10b NKJV

FPUMC News Bulletin--December 4, 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 27—Sunday, December 4, 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.
…..
Altar Flowers Today
---Offered by the Cantre Family for the birthday of Mr. Romeo Cantre on December 1.
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OUR MINISTRIES TODAY—December 4, 2005
Second Sunday of Advent & Family Sunday
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. 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
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Stewardship Report as of November 26, 2005
English Worship Service:
.....Tithes/Pledges—PhP15,060.00
.....Loose Offering—4,677,50
.....Building Fund—45,500.00
Tagalog Worship Service:
.....Tithes/Pledges—5,120.00
.....Loose Offering—813.00
Vesper Worship Service:
.....Loose Offering—1,444.00
Midweek Service:
.....Loose Offering—615.00
Thanksgiving—6,100.00
Outreach Subsidy:
.....Mr. Rafael Peter Fernando—500.00
.....Ms. Jessica Cauton—300.00
Montalban Mission Offering—
Sunday School Offering—124.50
Donations:
.....Christmas Institute—2,000.00
.....Scholarship—1,000.00
.....Chancel Choir—11,000.00
Total Receipts—PhP94,254.00
Disbursements for the Week—PhP51,706.31
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Bible Study Groups Schedule—Monday to Saturday
Day—Time—BIBLE STUDY GROUPS
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.--Don Jose Group (2nd and 4th Saturday)
…..8:00 p.m.--Sta. Lucia Group (1st and 3rd Saturday)
Saturday--1:30 p.m.—Malibu Group (TBA)
…..2:00 p.m.--Outreach Group (2nd & 4th Saturday)
…..7:00 p.m.--Tabing-Echavez Employees
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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. (See Schedule)
---Church organizations take charge of the worship services. First Wed.-UMM; Second Wed.-WSCS; Third Wed.-UMYAF; Fourth Wed.-UMYF; Fifth Wed.-Ministerial Staff. [Note: We encourage everybody to join us every Wednesday for our midweek service and prayer fellowship.)
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Lectionary for the Week –November 27-Decedmber 3
OT: Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13
NT: Mark 1:1-8; 2 Peter 3:8-15a
[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 (Simbang Gabi) Schedule
Date--In-Charge—Speake
12/16--UMYF--Rev. A. G. Guerrero
12/17-- UMYAF--Rev. G. M. Ferrer
12/18-- WSCS--Rev. A. G. Guerrero
12/19-- UMM--Rev. G. M. Ferrer
12/20-- Older Adults-- Rev. A. G. Guerrero
12/21-- Ministerial--Rev. G. M. Ferrer
12/22-- Outreach--c/o Adm. Martillano
12/23-- Children/Sun. School--c/o Ms. l. l. de Jesus & Mr. O. Gato
12/24-- Choir-- 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
Date—Activity--Speaker
12/04-- Regular Sunday Services
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Family Sunday [Christmas] Fellowship--Pastors
12/07-- Midweek Service (c/o UMM) --Engr. P. Alapan, Jr.
12/11-- Regular Sunday Services--Pastors
12/14-- Midweek Service (c/o WSCS)--Mrs. Susan Lim
12/18-- Regular Sunday Services--Pastors
12/25-- 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’s Day/Sunday Service, 9:00 a.m.--Rev. A. G. Guerrero
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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 4-10)
5—Mae Reyes (18^th Birthday)
6—Jun-Jun Navarro, Ricky Cabarles
8—Concepcion Garcia Cabacaba
9—Peter Pio
10—Grace Olores, Ed Gonzales
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Wedding Anniversary Wishes and Prayers (December 4-10)
5—Fred & Belen Navarro
6—Anacleto & Clarita Guerrero…..
PACE Aldersgate Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving Fellowship
--Dec. 14—UMM Christmas Fellowship with PACE Church Workers, Good Samaritan UMC, 915 Quezon Avenue, Quezon City
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QCD Meetings &/or Gatherings in November:
(Lifted from the DS’s Office Update)
---04—Pagdulog Para Sa UMYF Christmas Institute 2005, 4 p.m., Harris Memorial College, Taytay, Rizal.
---09—QCD Local Pastors, Probationary & Deacons Fellowship and Sharing Activity, 3:00-5:00 p.m., Good Samaritan UMC, Quezon Avenue, Q.C.
---10—QCD UMYAF “Revitalizing” Assembly & Christmas Party, 1:00-6:00 p.m., St. John UMC, Aurora Blvd., Cubao, Quezon City.
---12—QCD Deaconesses Christmas Fellowship & Sharing with the Retired Deaconesses, 6:00-9:00 p.m., Decker Home, Heroes Hills, Quezon City.
---17—QCD Church Workers’ Families Christmas Fellowship, 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Village UMC, Pugad Lawin, Project 8, Quezon City.
---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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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. Speaker: December 7—Engr. Prisciliano Alapan, Jr.
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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.
---Every last Saturday of the month.
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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.
…..
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.
…..
Invitation:
---Fairview Christian Fellowship’s “Big Night for Jesus” Concert, December 17, 2005, 6:00 p.m. Ticket: PhP50.00. Reservations: Call Susan, Tel. No. 935-04-24.
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Memory Verse:
"A voice cries out, ‘Prepare in the wilderness a road for the Lord! Clear the way in the desert for our God.’” –Isaiah 40:3 GNB

FPUMC News Bulletin--November 27, 2005

Prepared and edited by
Rev. Anacleto G. Guerrero
FPUMC Administrative Pastor
…..
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 26—Sunday, November 27, 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.
…..
Altar Flowers Today:
--Offered by the following families:
…1. Martillano Family for the birthday of Mrs. Edita Martillano on Dec. 2.
…2. Rodriguez Family for the birthday of Joanna Rodriguez on Nov. 27.
…3. Lim and Rodriguez Families for the birthday today, Nov. 27, of the late Mrs. Primitiva San Pedro, mother of Mrs. Fenny Rodriguez and Mrs. Susan Lim .
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OUR MINISTRIES TODAY
—Sunday, November 27, 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. 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
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Stewardship Report as of November 26, 2005
English Worship Service:
Tithes/Pledges—PhP11,020.00
Loose Offering—2,093.50 + US$20.00
Building Fund—2,750.00
Tagalog Worship Service:
Tithes/Pledges—4,740.00
Loose Offering—2,117.50
Building Fund—610.00
Vesper Worship Service:
Loose Offering—2,674.00
Midweek Service:
Loose Offering—179.00
Thanksgiving—5,350.00
Outreach Subsidy:
Mr. Rafael Peter Fernando—500.00
Montalban Mission Offering—
Sunday School Offering—85.00
PLDT Dividend—350.00
Total Receipts—PhP32,469.50
Disbursements for the Week—23,685.62
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Lectionary for the Week –November 27-Decedmber 3
OT: Isaiah 64:1-9; Psalm 80:1-7,17-19
NT: Matthew 13:24-37; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
[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:
1. Monday to Saturday—Bible Study Sessions (15 BS Groups)
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.)
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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 (November 27-December 3)
11/27—Mahar Dimalanta, Melanie Miguelin, Joanna Rodriguez, Trinidad Sucion
28—Pearl Dimalanta Tumamao
29—Felmar Commandante
30—Candido Dimalanta III
12/01—Romy Cantre, Angelica Cabanilla, Brian Macariola
02—Vicky de la Cruz, Edita Martillano, Orly Viray, Bettina Leigh Manacop, Mila Umipig
03—Fernando de Guzman, Joyce Ann Ancheta
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2005 Advent Schedule—November 27, 2005-January 1, 2006
Theme: Response to the Coming of the Messiah
Text: 1 John 4:9
Nov. 27—Thanksgiving Sunday & 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. Exchange gift per family worth PhP100.00. BS Group Presentation, c/o Older Adults. Potluck—Specialty of the House. In--charge: WSCS.
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. 26-30—Christmas Institute ’05, Union Theological Seminary, Dasmarinas, Cavite. Registration: PhP1,400.00 per delegate.
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, 2005—First Sunday after Christmas, Joint Worship service, with Communion celebration, 9:00 a.m. Preacher: Rev. A. G. Guerrero
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November --PACE Aldersgate Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving Fellowship c/o UMM.
--Nov. 30—Lagro UMC, Lagro, Quezon City
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QCD Meetings &/or Gatherings in November:
(Lifted from the DS’s Office Update)
---Nov. 27—QCD Witness Ministries (Mission-Evangelism) Fellowship 2005. Venue: St. John UMC.

---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.
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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. Speaker: December 7—Engr. Prisciliano Alapan, Jr.
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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.
---Every last Saturday of the month.
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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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Invitation:
---Fairview Christian Fellowship’s “Big Night for Jesus” Concert, December 17, 2005, 6:00 p.m. Ticket: PhP50.00. Reservations: Call Susan, Tel. No. 935-04-24.
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Memory Verse:
“Wisdom is better than foolishness, just as light is better than darkness.”
--Ecclesiastes 2:13 GNB