Friday, March 4, 2016

Funeral Service of sister Pacensia A. Labandero (6th night of service)

March 4, 2016

Song Leader: Brother Cebe Arjay A. Notarte

Speaker: Brother Julie Divine A. Notarte

Preachers who cooperated:
- Joshua A. Notarte
- Jonathan A. Notarte- Joseph A. Notarte
- Obleo Potestas

(To see some background of sister Pacensia Labandero, please read my blog in Feb. 28, 2016 on our 1st night funeral service.)




Gospel Meeting at Kisante church of Christ, Kisante, Makilala, Cotabato (One Soul Baptized)

March 4, 2016

We were requested to preach on a Gospel Meeting at Kisante church of Christ, Kisante, Makilala, Cotabato. Brother Noli Caa is the preacher in this congregation for many years together with his brothers in flesh, Gerry Caa and Hafly Caa who also helped in growing this congregation.


Song Leaders: Brother Hope Itdang and Noli Caa


Speakers:
1. Joseph A. Notarte
2. Jonathan A. Notarte
3. Joshua A. Notarte
4. Julie Divine A. Notarte



After preaching the truth, ONE (1) soul submitted to baptism. She is MANILYN ANDIG. She attended worship services for many times. Brother Danny Perez helped in preaching to her through many bible studies. My father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, baptized her and we give all the glory to God.


Thursday, March 3, 2016

Funeral Service of sister Pacensia A. Labandero (5th night of service)

March 3, 2016

Song Leader: Brother Jonathan A. Notarte

Speaker: Brother Julie Divine A. Notarte

Preachers who cooperated:
- Joshua A. Notarte
- Joseph A. Notarte
- Obleo Potestas

(To see some background of sister Pacensia Labandero, please read my blog in Feb. 28, 2016 on our 1st night funeral service.)





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

March 3, 2016

Another day in preaching the Gospel of Christ to many lost souls here in Davao del Sur Provincial Jail or also known as "Provincial Rehabilitation Center" (PRC) located in Matti, Digos City, Davao del Sur. For 1 year, the truth was preached and many prisoners were thankful in hearing it. Many of them already decided to be baptized after hearing the truth for many times but it is not easy for us to get permit from the Jail Administration. Please help us pray that God gives us way to make this plan possible.

Brother Ben Dulong, one of our co-preachers in Digos City church of Christ, Roxas Ext., Zone 3, Digos City helped in opening a way for us to have this schedule every Thursday.


This time, brother Joseph A. Notarte preached the word of God. Brother Jonathan A. Notarte lead the songs and I (Joshua A. Notarte) cooperated. 

Many of the prisoners here in prison are asking for our prayers. They don't have enough food and medicines. We do what we can to help them. Please pray for them.

 

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Funeral Service of sister Pacensia A. Labandero (4th night of service)

March 2, 2016

Song Leader: Brother Joshua A. Notarte

Speaker: Brother Julie Divine A. Notarte

Preachers who cooperated:
- Jonathan A. Notarte
- Joseph A. Notarte
- Obleo Potestas
- Pedrito Matampole

(To see some background of sister Pacensia Labandero, please read my blog in Feb. 28, 2016 on her 1st night funeral service.)



Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Funeral Service of sister Pacensia A. Labandero (3rd night of service)

March 1, 2016

Song Leader: Brother Joseph A. Notarte

Speaker: Brother Julie Divine A. Notarte

Preachers who cooperated:
- Jonathan A. Notarte
- Obleo Potestas
- I (Joshua A. Notarte)

(To see some background of sister Pacensia Labandero, please read my blog in Feb. 28, 2016 on her 1st night funeral service.)



Monday, February 29, 2016

Funeral Service of Sister Pacensia A. Labandero (2nd night of service)

February 29, 2016

Song Leader: Brother Jonathan A. Notarte

Speaker: Brother Julie Divine A. Notarte

Preachers who cooperated:
- Joseph A. Notarte
- Pedrito Matampole
- Obleo Potestas
- I (Joshua A. Notarte)

(To see some background of sister Pacensia Labandero, please read my blog in Feb. 28, 2016 on her 1st night funeral service.)


Sunday, February 28, 2016

Funeral Service of Sister Pacensia A. Labandero (1st night of service)


February 28, 2016 (at night)

Our sister in Christ, Pacensia A. Labandero, died on Feb. 26, 2016 due to complicated illness and lack of medicines. She was bedridden for many years but was not brought to the hospital for proper medication because of financial loss. She was very poor and needy. We do what we can to help them.

 Sister Pacensia was a faithful member of the Church of Christ since 1972. After she was converted, she helped together with her husband in preaching the Gospel to many lost souls especially to their family and relatives. They even built a church building on their place in Asinan church of Christ but the Muslim rebels burned it and cause them to evacuate their place. But everywhere they went, they remain faithful in Christ and build a congregation to worship. At the present, they lived in Igpit, Digos City, Davao del Sur and worship with the brethren here in Igpit church of Christ where brother Obleo Potestas preaches. My father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, knows them very much since he was 12 years old when they were preaching together with my grandfather, Ruben Notarte.


During the funeral service, I lead the songs and my father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, preached the word of God. We comfort them in this hard times. The brethren were very thankful and edified on their faith. Other preachers who cooperated were brother Joey Bilang, Renato Bogoy, Ruel Eloy and Obleo Potestas. My mother, Estrella Notarte, and sister Belen Buisan also cooperated.

Worship Services in the Lord's Day

February 28, 2016

From morning to evening, we are very busy in the Lord's work in preaching to different congregations of the Church of Christ. By God's help, we were able to accomplish our task in edifying the brethren. To God be the glory!

9:00 - 11:00 AM - My father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, and brother Joseph A. Notarte preached on the worship service at Digos City church of Christ, Roxas Ext., Zone 3, Digos City. The preachers who cooperated were brother Cebe Arjay A. Notarte, Joey Bilang, Renato Bogoy, Ruel Eloy, Ben Dulong and Rino Minggong.

At the same time, brother Jonathan A. Notarte preached also in Bitaug church of Christ, Bitaug, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. Together with him were brother Advincula Odas and Valente Tumol Sr.

I, Joshua A. Notarte, preached in 2 local congregations in the morning. First, I preached in New Quezon church of Christ, New Quezon, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur. Second, I preached in Manga church of Christ, Manga, Matanao, Davao del Sur. Together with me on this work was my wife, Glaiza Notarte.

2:00 - 3:00 PM - We preached on the worship service at Digos City District Jail church of Christ, Digos City District Jail or BJMP (Bureau of Jail Management and Penology). We preached here since 2006 and baptized 150 prisoners. This time, brother Julie Notarte preached in Male section and brother Jonathan Notarte preached in Female section.

4:00 - 5:00 PM - We preached on the worship service at Padada church of Christ, Sikatuna St., Padada, Davao del Sur. Brother Joseph Notarte preached and the preachers who cooperated were brother Jonathan Notarte, Ringene Grengea, Ruel Eloy and I.

Friday, February 26, 2016

Gospel Meeting at Kalonbarak church of Christ, Kalonbarak, Poblacion, Malungon, Sarangani Province; 2 SOULS BAPTIZED

February 26, 2016

The brethren in Kalonbarak church of Christ invited us again to preach more about Jesus by having a Gospel meeting. They are willing to learn more about the truth. They are active also in preaching to their neighbors and relatives. Through their help, 2 more souls were added to the Church this day by submitting to water baptism. Brother Simplicio Galacio is their local preacher.

My father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, preached the word of God. He edified the new brethren to continue in their faith and to the alien sinners to obey the truth without delay.

Other preachers who cooperated were brother Joseph Notarte, Jonathan Notarte, and Pedrito Matampole.

After preaching the truth, 2 precious souls had submitted to baptism and we give all the glory to God.

(Still, I was not able to go with them in this schedule because my wife was still in the hospital in Digos Doctor's Hospital, Digos City. I am attending for her needs and buying the prescribed medicines. She is now recovering from "Acute Gastritis" which cause of severe pain on her stomach.)