May 7, 2006 -- FPUMC News Bulletin

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
Website: http://www.fpumc.blogspot.com
Tel. No. 939-22-10
Volume 6, Number 19—Sunday, May 7, 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 the following families:
1. Ramota Family for the birthday of Mrs. Marlee Lazaro-Ramota on May 8.
2. De Jesus Family for the birthday of Ruth Pauline on May 9.

OUR MINISTRIES TODAY: May 7, 2006 (Fourth 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

Lectionary for May 7, 2006
OT: Psalm 23
NT: John 10:11-18; Acts 4:5-12; 1 John 3:16-24
[Note: We are encouraged to read these Biblical passages during the week. Some Bible study Groups use these biblical references as study materials. The Upper Room Disciplines published daily reflections for the whole year. We still have copies of this publication in the office.]

TO ALL 2006 GRADUATES, HONOR STUDENTS
AND GOVERNMENT EXAMS PASSERS:
Please submit your full name, course, awards and recognitions and other evidences of excellency to our church office ASAP. There will be a Recognition Sunday to be determined by the Church Council.

Stewardship Report as of May 6, 2006
A. English Worship Service:
Tithes/Pledges -- 23,970.00
Loose Offering -- 1,385.00
Building Fund -- 120.00
B. Tagalog Worship Service:
Tithes/Pledges -- 6,250.00
Loose Offering -- 3,352.00
C. Vesper Service -- 2,195.50
D. Midweek Service -- 1,494.00
E. Thanksgiving -- 2,600.00
F. Sunday School -- 36.00
G. Montalban Mission --
H. Scholarship --
Total Receipts -- 41,402.50,
Disbursements for the Week -- 26,533.45

Wedding Anniversary Best Wishes and Prayers (May 7-13)
9 – Rafael Peter & Moonyeen Fernando

Birthday Wishes and Prayers (May 7-13)
7 – Camille Ortizluis
8 – Paolo Manacop, Marlee Ramota
10 – Ramonito Cabarles, Leo Fuentes, Jr., Deborah Lumido
11 – Osias Magdirila
12 – Wesley Manacop, Paul Michael Villanuea, Julius Alfonso
13 – Samson Binag, Yvette Gallarde

Youth Summer Camp
To be held at the FPUMC grounds. For details, please contact Ms. Pearly Joy Flores or any of the UMYF officers.

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.]

Sincere Thanks
1. To Dr. & Mrs. Roberto/Ruth Amador for the coat of paints for Montalban Mission Housing Unit – National (one big container) and Coat Saver (one galloon).
2. To Luke Famorca-Tongson for the electric fan donated for the use of the church.

Grateful Thanks
From the family of the late Mr. Reynaldo B. Lerios who died last April 21. They would like to thank the FPUMC for the prayers and services rendered during the wake (April 23) and funeral service (April 28). Mr. Lerios was Mrs. Gloria B. Dimalanta’s nephew.

Children’s Summer Camp
The following attended the Children’s Summer Camp held on April 25-27 at Malolos Club Royale in Bulacan: Ma. Theresa Caballero (Lupang Biyaya /Tanglaw), Jochelle Bonda (Lupang Biyaya), Ma. Jessica Cecilio (Lupang Biyaya), Rocky Nacpil (BIR), and Henriza Cruz (FPUMC). Mrs. Laarni L. de Jesus joined the camp. Rev. Glicerio Ferrer brought them to the place and took them home.

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.

Midweek Service Schedule: 8:00 p.m.
May 10 – c/o WSCS
May 17 – c/o UMYAF
May 24 – c/o UMYF
May 31 – c/o Ministerial Staff.

Bible Study Groups Schedule—Monday to Saturday
Monday -- 6:00 a.m. -- Turgano Residence
(1st & 3rd Monday)
-- 5:00 p.m. -- Martillano Group, Samaka
(2nd & 4th Monday)
Tuesday -- 4:00 p.m. -- Pascasio Group, Lupang Biyaya
-- 8:00 p.m. -- West-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 -- 2:00 p.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
-- 8:00 p.m. -- Don Jose Group
Saturday -- 1:30 p.m. -- Malibu Group (TBA)
-- 2:00 p.m. -- Outreach Group
(2nd & 4th Saturday)
--5:00 p.m. -- Chancel Choir
--7:00 p.m. -- Tabing-Echavez Employees

Church Council Meeting:
Immediately after the English Worship Service, members of the Church Council will please stay. Your input on very important matters is needed. Mrs. Gloria B. Dimalanta is our CC chair.

Memory Verse:
Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” -- John 10:11 NIV