FPUMC News Bulletin--January 8, 2006

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 6, Number 02—Sunday, January 08, 2006
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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 Catoto Family for the birthdays of Mr. Eulalio Catoto, Bianca Isabella Catoto and Liezel Catoto [all] on January 12.
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OUR MINISTRIES TODAY—January 08, 2006
Second Sunday after Epiphany
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– 7:30 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 January 7, 2006
Joint Worship Service:
…..Tithes/Pledges —PhP10,700.00
…..Loose Offering—5,321.00 + HK$10.00
…..Thanksgiving—2,600.00
…..Donations:
…….For Pianist—3,000.00
…….For Pastor E. Abugan—1,000.00
…..Lord’s Bank—2,300.00
…..Building Fund—5,000.00
Total Receipts—PhP29,921.00 + HK$10.00
Disbursements for the Week—PhP21,727.00
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Today, Sunday, January 8
Immediately after the English Service the Church Council will meet to consider concerns and activities for this year. Members of the council will please stay for this very important meeting. Chair: Mrs. Gloria B. Dimalanta.
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Lectionary for the Week –January 1-7
OT: Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29:1-11
NT: Mark 1:4-11; Acts 19:1-7
[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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January 2006 Schedule:
(Note: The season after Epiphany is observed from the first Sunday after Epiphany [January 8, 2006 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]
8—Baptism of the Lord Sunday. First Sunday after the Epiphany (Regular Worship Services)
15—Second Sunday after the Epiphany (Regular Worship Services)
22—Third Sunday after the Epiphany (Regular Worship Services)
29—Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany (Regular Worship Services)
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Birthday Wishes and Prayers (January 8-14)
8—Aejay Manilay
9—Giovanni Villanueva, Elmer Martinez, Emmanuel Osorio
10—Steve Allen Alapan, Jr., Inna Lucas, Ronald Cruz
11—Jayson Santos
12—Eulalio Catoto, Bianca Isabella Catoto, Liezel Catoto
13—Pearly Joy Flores, Hannah Gonzales
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Wedding Anniversary Wishes and Prayers (January 8-14)
[4—Venrose & Mary Jane Bruno Valenzuela]
9—(Rev.) Glicerio & Dionie Rosete Ferrer, Felmar & Emma Comandante
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Sincere Thanks to the following:
To Dr. & Mrs. Luinio Tongson, Mrs. Vicky Bruno-dela Cruz, and RAdmiral & Mrs. Serapio Martillano for the several polo shirts, polo barongs, barong Tagalogs and a pair of suit for seminary student-pastors. These will be brought by the pastors anytime this month to the Union Theological Seminary.
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Bible Study Groups Schedule—Monday to Saturday
…Monday--6:00 a.m.—Turgano Residence (1st & 3rd 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)
…….--5:00 p.m.—Martillano Group, Samaka
…….--8:00 p.m.—Famorca Group, Kalaw Hills
…Friday--1:30 p.m.—Rabosna Group
…….--8:00 p.m.—Sta. Lucia Group (TBA)
…….--8:00 p.m.—Don Jose Group (TBA)
…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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Midweek Services Schedule for January 2006:
11—c/o WSCS
18—c/o UMYAF
25—c/o UMYF
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Jan. 9—QCD Witness Ministry meeting
…..Venue: QCD Office. Time: 1:00 p.m.
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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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Jericho Walk—Reflection, Prayer and Fellowship.
“Jericho Walk” will be held on January 28, 2006. 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.
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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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Pastors’ Schedule of Preaching on Sundays (January to May 2006)
Every 4th Sunday of the month, the pastors will exchange pulpit—Tagalog, English, Vesper, Montalban.
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Memory Verse:
…..“Who can understand the human heart? There is nothing else so deceitful; it is too sick to be healed.” –Jeremiah 17:9