Gospel Meeting at Upper Balnate church of Christ, Upper Balnate, Magsaysay, Davao del Sur; 3 SOULS BAPTIZED

January 9, 2016

Every second Saturday of the year, an Annual Gospel Meeting was scheduled in Upper Balnate church of Christ, Upper Balnate, Magsaysay, Davao del Sur. This is now the 5th year and we are glad to see the brethren who continue in their faith. Every year, we were always requested to preach here for their Gospel Meetings.

Their local preacher, brother Cristituto "Moritoy" Marquez, was very active in preaching the truth in their community. Through his help, many were converted into the Church of Christ and remain faithful.

Song Leaders:
The preachers who help in leading the songs were brother Cenon Taña, a preacher in Asinan church of Christ, Magsaysay, Davao del Sur. Next were brother Joseph Notarte and Jonathan Notarte. They all want to preach but due to limited time, only few speakers were requested.

Speakers:
1. I, Joshua A. Notarte
2. Dionisio Tol
3. Rudy Coercy A. Notarte
4. Franklin Isla
5. Julie Divine A. Notarte

 Many brethren from different places had attended and were edified. Many alien sinners also were invited and heard the truth. They were observing and remain in their seats until the last speaker. The church building was overcrowded with people so many were just sitting outside.

 

 
During the invitation song, there were 3 precious souls who came forward and confessed Christ as the son of God. Without delay, brother Julie Divine A. Notarte baptized them at the river and we give all the glory to God. Their names are:

1. Sandeque Dapan

2. Loreto Estrobillo

3. Rhea Mae Eco

 

 After baptizing them, brother Ronald Jay Dela Rosa read some scriptures from the bible. Please pray for our new brethren as they grow in the knowledge and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Bible Study with the Prisoners in Davao del Sur Provincial Jail, Matti, Digos City

January 7, 2016

God loves every soul of man even to those who are in prison. He hears their problems, cry, grief, and pain. So it was amazing to know that even to this kind of person, God still want to help them. And as the bible says that God "...hear the groans of the prisoners, to set free those who were doomed to die." Psalms 102:20 

We continue the bible study with the prisoners in Davao del Sur Provincial Jail where more than 500 prisoners detained. We helped them on how to search the truth and after several months of preaching, many of them were already convinced and are ready to obey the Gospel by submitting to water baptism. 

This day, brother Julie Divine A. Notarte preached the word of God. Brother Jonathan A. Notarte lead the songs and brother Ben Dulong and I (Joshua A. Notarte) had cooperated.

We are thankful to the jail administration in allowing us to preach the truth inside the jail. 

7 Precious Souls Baptized at Dawis, Digos City

January 5, 2016

"The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ."

1 Peter 3:21 (KJV)

Like the angels in heaven, we are rejoicing to see more people repented their sins and are willing to serve God by obeying His command. And like apostle Peter, we also believe that BAPTISM now save us. For this reason, when we preach Christ, we should also preach the importance of baptism in the great commission of Christ. (Matt. 28:18-20)

This day, 7 souls submitted to baptism after hearing the Gospel of Christ for several times through house to house bible studies and with our radio program in DXDS Radyo Ukay Digos City where I (Joshua Notarte), and my brothers in flesh, Joseph and Jonathan, preached every Saturday night from 6:00 to 6:30 PM.

Through the help of brother Larry Madialan, a preacher in Albatana church of Christ, Albatana, Maibo, Magsaysay, Davao del Sur, they heard the truth and attending worship services in their place until they decided to be baptized. They are formerly members of a "Baptist Church."

Before we went to the water, my father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, preached first in Digos City church of Christ, Roxas Ext., Zone 3, Digos City, Davao del Sur. And after preaching the truth about the importance of baptism and our responsibilities as Christians, he baptized them at the sea in Dawis, Digos City and we give all the glory to God.

Their names are:

1. Rosanna Caran

2. Dormelisa Icdang

3. Marites Rodriga

4. Michael Falito

5. Gregory Madialan

6. Jeva Mae Caran

7. Amicar Babad

Brother Joseph A. Notarte read some scriptures after baptism. Please pray for them as new babes in Christ to grow unto maturity in our salvation.

Other preachers who cooperated with us in this work were brother Matias Enoc, a preacher in Maibo church of Christ, Maibo, Magsaysay, Davao del Sur and brother Pedro Perez, a preacher in Mahayahay church of Christ, Mahayahay, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur.

Gospel Meeting at Binay church of Christ, Binay, Magpet, Cotabato; 10 souls baptized

 January 4, 2016

Brother Ruben Panday, a preacher in Riverside church of Christ, Riverside, Poblacion Magpet, Cotabato and also help in preaching here in Binay church of Christ invited us to preach for their Gospel Meeting. He gathered many visitors to hear the truth though many of them already heard it through his house to house bible studies and radio program of brother Hope Itdang and his co-preachers. Many brethren and preachers also attended and were edified. And finally, through God's help, 10 precious souls submitted to baptism after hearing the truth about the Church of Christ and God's plan of Salvation.

 
I, Joshua A. Notarte, was one of the speakers who preached the word of God. I taught about the BIBLE as our only standard for the faith. The bible is our complete guide and a pattern that is inspired, understandable, unalterable, saving, uniting and final pattern. Therefore, we should speak where the bible speaks, and silent where the bible is silent.

Brother Rudy Coercy A. Notarte also preached the word of God. He is a preacher in Tagum City church of Christ, Tagum City, Davao del Norte.

Brother Jimmy Noa Sr. helped in leading the songs and giving some words that edify our faith.

 My father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, was the last speaker who preached the word of God. He preached from Mark 11:11-26 that God is searching fruits from us. That we are nothing unless we bear fruits. And he ended his lesson with an invitation to everyone who are not in Christ that you could not bear fruit if you are not connected in Christ (John 15:1-8).

During the invitation song, 10 men and women came forward who are ready to submit in baptism. After confessing Christ as the son of God, we went immediately to the river and baptized them.

Brother Hope Itdang did the baptism of these 10 souls and we give all the glory to God.

Their names are:

1. Eduardo Roquero

2. Gemalyn Pacete

3. Erwin Pacete

4. Angelica Gumay

5. Shiara Mae Ong

6. Gerald Orcadella

7. Generose Lumogdang

8. Emilda Lumogdang

9. Jane Solis

10. Doming Doeta

Brother Jonathan A. Notarte read some scriptures after baptism. We prayed that God may help them grow unto maturity in their faith.

 

 After the gospel meeting at Binay church of Christ, we moved to our next schedule in preaching at Riverside, Pob. Magpet, Cotabato in the house of brother Alfonso Noe Sr. where several alien sinners attended during the bible study and heard the truth. 

Other preachers who cooperated in these works were brother Joseph Notarte, Alejandro Anoling Sr., Rodulfo Neniel, Arturo Bugcotan and Victor Ambag.

We thank God for his providence and protection for making this work successful. Without Him, we could not do this all.

Worship Services in our areas

January 3, 2016

“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”  Philippians 3:13-14

 As we enter the New Year 2016, let us not forget our Goal which is to win the prize in heaven. By this reason we have to press toward and remain faithful in serving God. And preaching the truth should always be our desire and priority.

9:00 - 11:00 AM - I (Joshua A. Notarte) and my father (Julie Divine A. Notarte) preached on the worship service at Digos City church of Christ, Roxas Ext., Zone 3, Digos City. Brother Joey Bilang help in leading the songs. (Click the pictures beside)

At the same time, brother Joseph A. Notarte preached in Bitaug church of Christ, Bitaug, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur together with brother Valente Tumol Sr.

Also, brother Jonathan A. Notarte preached in Mahayahay church of Christ, Mahayahay, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur together with brother Rodulfo Saludar.

And brother Pedro Perez preached in 2 congregations in the morning. First, he preached in New Quezon church of Christ, New Quezon, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur. Second, he preached in Manga church of Christ, Manga, Matanao, Davao del Sur.

2:00 - 3:00 PM - I and brother Julie Divine A. Notarte preached in Digos City District Jail church of Christ, Digos City District Jail, Digos City where more than 500 prisoners detained. Our worship service was divided into 2 section. I preached in Male section and my father preached in Female section as what the jail administration authorized. 

4:00 - 5:00 PM - I (Joshua Notarte), preached in Padada church of Christ, Sikatuna St., Padada, Davao del Sur. Brother Joseph Notarte, Jonathan Notarte, Joey Bilang, Ruel Eloy, and Ringene Grengea cooperated our work.

Gospel Meeting at Bitaug church of Christ, Bitaug, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur

January 2, 2016

 Every first Saturday of the year, a gospel meeting was held at Bitaug church of Christ, Bitaug, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur where I am preaching together with my brothers in flesh, Joseph and Jonathan. With the help of the elders in this congregation, Advincula Odas and Valente Tumol Sr., this meeting was successfully done which result to 4 souls who submitted to baptism.

The preachers who lead the songs are brother Jonathan A. Notarte, Joseph A. Notarte, Advincula Odas and I (Joshua A. Notarte).

 

 

We only requested 4 speakers to preach the word of God so we can maximize the time in every speakers. They are brother Rudy Coercy A. Notarte, Franklin Isla III, Franklin Isla and Julie Divine A. Notarte.

While the Gospel of Christ was preached in the meeting place, the children also have singing and bible classes through the help of sister Belen Buisan and Rita Ponce. Both of them were widowed for many years but very active in helping the work of God, not only here but also in different congregations where they can visit and edify the brethren.

Many brethren from different places had attended and cooperated with us in this work. Many alien sinners also were invited and heard the truth.

During the invitation song, 4 precious souls came forward and submitted to baptism. All of them are attending the worship services in Bitaug church of Christ and heard the truth for many times. Their names are: (1) Roberto Odas Jr., (2) Jiocel-an Moring, (3) Frankie Cortes, and (4) Advincula Odas Jr. My father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, baptized them and we give all the glory to God.