May 21, 2006 -- FPUMC News Bulletin

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
Website: http://www.fpumc.blogspot.com
Tel. No. 939-22-10
Volume 6, Number 21—Sunday, May 21, 2006

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 Retired Rear Admiral & Mrs. Serapio/Edith Martillano for their Wedding Anniversary on May 23.

OUR MINISTRIES TODAY: May 21, 2006
Fifth Sunday after Easter
Worship Services:
7:30 a.m. -- Tagalog Worship Service
8:00/9:00 a.m. -- Children’s Worship Services
(Tagalog & English).
10:00 a.m. -- English Worship Service
3:30 p.m. -- Montalban Mission Worship Service
6:30 p.m. -- Vesper Worship Service.
Sunday School Classes:
8:00/9:00 a.m. -- Sunday School for Children
(Tagalog & English)
9:00 a.m. -- Sunday School for the Youth
9:00 a.m. -- Sunday School for Adults
12:00 noon -- Sunday School for Choir
Wednesday/Midweek Worship Service:
8:00 p.m. -- May 24, 2006 -- c/o UMYAF

Lectionary for May 21, 2006
OT: Psalm 98
NT: John 15:9-17; Acts 10:44-48; 1 John 5:1-6
[Note: We are encouraged to read these Biblical passages during the week. Some Bible study Groups use these biblical references as study materials. The Upper Room Disciplines published daily reflections for the whole year. We still have copies of this publication in the office.]

Readings for Next Week (May 21-27)
OT: Psalm 1
NT: John 17:6-19; Acts 1:15-17, 21-26; 1 John 5:9-13

Stewardship Report as of May 20, 2006
A. English Worship Service:
Tithes/Pledges -- 19,100.00
Loose Offering -- 1,706.00
B. Tagalog Worship Service:
Tithes/Pledges -- 4,160.00
Loose Offering -- 2,274.00
C. Vesper Service -- 763.00
D. Midweek Service -- 560.00
E. Thanksgiving -- 100.00
F. Sunday School -- 9.00
G. Montalban Mission --
H. Donations:
Scholarship -- 100.00
I. Building Fund -- 250,750.00
Total Receipts -- 279,522.00
Disbursements for the Week -- 43,045.40

Building Fund Report as of May 14, 2006
a. As of December 2005 -- PhP129,508.50
US$100.00
b. January to March 2006 -- PhP39,100.00
US$1,530.00
HK$70.00
c. April 2006
d. May 7, 2006 -- PhP5,020.00
e. May 14, 2006 -- PhP250,750.00

TO ALL 2006 GRADUATES, HONOR STUDENTS
AND GOVERNMENT EXAMS PASSERS:
Please fill up the form indicating your full name, course, award(s), recognition(s) and other evidence(s) of excellence, etc. and submit to our church office ASAP. Recognition Sunday, as approved by the Church Council, will be on May 28.

Wedding Anniversary Best Wishes and Prayers (May 21-27)
22 – Atty. & Mrs. Gerardo/Concepcion Cabacaba
23 – Retired Rear Admiral & Mrs. Serapio/Edith Martillano

Birthday Wishes and Prayers (May 21-27)
21 – Lileth Serrano, Ramon Pascasio, Carlos Nacpil III
22 – Onesimus Gato, Jonathan Serrano
23 – Isidoree Mutia
24 – Leslie Gallarde
25 – Ianne Dominique Vidal
26 – Minerva Miguelin
27 – Nicole Alapan, Marissa Binag, Melanie Miguelin, Anne Louise
Almeda, Myan Mendoza

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

ANNOUNCEMENT
Starting on JUNE 10, 2006, a new worship service will be conducted in our sanctuary – FPUMC Church. This will be on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Brethren from our Outreach Points will be gathered for worship service in the afternoon. Sunday School (Bible Study) will be conducted at 2:00 p.m.; Worship Service will be at 3:00 p.m.

May 27 -- Jericho Walk, 6:30 a.m. Everybody is invited to join the activities.

Bible Study—Monday to Saturday
Please see daily schedule in the Bulletin Board.

Million Thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Rafael Peter/Moonyeen Fernando
From the Men and Women of FPUMC who were accorded free laboratory tests, ECG, dental care, BP, etc. and morning snacks last Thursday morning, May 18, 2006 at the Friendly Hills Medical Clinic at Villa Lolita, Taytay, Rizal. Maraming salamat po.

Recognition Sunday
May 28, 2006, during the Tagalog Worship Service (for Tagalog worship attendees) and during the English Worship Service (for English worship attendees). A form is provided for this purpose.

Despedida/Bienvenida – May 28, After the Vesper Service.
Despedida for Rev. Glicerio M. Ferrer & family. Rev. Ferrer’s appointment for CY 2006-2007 is in Balut, Tondo. Bievenida for Rev. Medardo Rasing & family. Rev. Rasing serves as associate pastor at Puno UMC until May 31. He will serve as associate pastor of FPUMC for CY 2006-2007.

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.

Memory Verse:
Jesus said, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” -- Matthew 16:24 NIV