2 PREACHING SCHEDULES (Bible Study in the morning & Funeral Service at night)

July 23, 2016

Eph. 1:3 (NIV) - 

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ."

My father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, was requested to preach on a BIBLE STUDY at San Vali, Zone 1, Digos City, Davao del Sur. It was a birthday occasion of the daughter of sister Donita Rose Diambolang who is a member in Dongan Pekong church of Christ, Dongan Pekong, Matanao, Davao del Sur. She helped us grab the opportunity to preach the truth because many of her visitors are not yet members of the Church of Christ. After the bible study, some of those who heard were thankful for the message and appreciate what they learned from the bible. We pray that God touches their hearts to obey the truth. I (Joshua Notarte) together with brother Joseph Notarte, Jonathan Notarte, Cebe Arjay Notarte and our co-preachers had cooperated.

At night, we continue to comfort the family of Nenita Blanca on a FUNERAL SERVICE in their house in Sitio Power, Tres de Mayo, Digos City, Davao del Sur. My father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, preached the word of God and brother Jonathan Notarte lead the songs.

3 PREACHING SCHEDULES (Bible Study in the morning, Preacher Training in the afternoon & Funeral Service at night

July 22, 2016

Colossians 4:3 - 

"And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains."

We thanked God for opening the door for us to preach the truth. Through Him, we were able to proclaim the Gospel of Christ which is the power of God unto salvation. This day, we were very busy on God's work in travelling to 3 different places by preaching His words. It was challenging and we are exhausted but in the end, fulfilled with thanksgiving.

Started in the morning, we went to Purok 20-A, Campo 10, Guihing, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur as we were invited to preach on a BIBLE STUDY in the house of Romel Cabaña. They are radio listeners in our radio program of the Church of Christ at Radyo Ukay Digos City every Saturday night at 6:00 - 6:30 PM. They contacted us by phone and started to attend the worship service in Digos City church of Christ on July 10, 2016. They were glad to found the truth and according to them, they search it for many years. Now, they were thankful and are willing to obey the Gospel. Please help us pray that this will be successful in the soonest time. My father, Julie Divine A. Notarte and I (Joshua Notarte) together with Joseph Notarte, Jonathan Notarte and brother Daga had cooperated.

On the afternoon, another radio listener whom I invited came and attended the PREACHERS TRAINING CLASS in Bansalan church of Christ, Gumamela St., Bansalan, Davao del Sur. He is Ivan Carpentero who is a devoted member of "Seventh Day Adventist Church" just in front of the church building here. He challenged me to have a debate regarding the "Sabbath Day" and so I prepare that lesson to preach here and after preaching the truth and answering his questions with the help of brother Franklin Isla and Julie Divine A. Notarte, he went home enlightened and contacted me again and said, "I am willing to become a member of the Church of Christ as I saw that my religion is false." Hopefully, in the soonest time, he will submit to baptism and become part of the body of Christ which is the Church of Christ.

Brother Franklin Isla, the preacher here in Bansalan church of Christ has invited many preachers from different places. The SPEAKERS on this afternoon were brother Connie Balbin, Joseph Notarte, Jonathan Notarte, I (Joshua Notarte) and Julie Divine A. Notarte. The preachers were edified on this 2 days preacher training (July 22-23, 2016).

In the evening, we continue to preach on the FUNERAL SERVICE of Nenita Blanca in Power, Tres de Mayo, Digos City. I (Joshua Notarte), lead the songs and my father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, preached the word of God. Together with us were brother Joseph Notarte, Jonathan Notarte and Felipe Tula Jr.

Funeral Service of Nenita Blanca (First Night)

July 21, 2016

We were requested to preach every night on the funeral service of Nenita Blanca who died due to Asthma and lack of medicines. She attended the worship services in Digos City church of Christ, Roxas Ext., Zone 3, Digos City for almost 1 year but remain undecided to baptism. It might be the reason that her husband was a former "Pastor" of a denomination. But her son, Nestor Blanca, a former "Pastor" also submitted to baptism inside the jail after hearing the truth and is one of the members in Digos City District Jail church of Christ where we are preaching every Sunday worship since 2006. 

We do what we can to comfort her family in this trying times of their lives. We always assure also that the truth will be preached especially that this family and most of the audience are not yet members of the Church of Christ. This night, my father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, was requested to preach and brother Joseph Notarte lead the songs. The preachers who cooperated were brother Jonathan Notarte, Felipe Tula Jr., Renato Taburada and I (Joshua A. Notarte).

Worship Services 07-17-2016

July 17, 2016

Heb. 10:24-25 (NKJV) - 

24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

9:00 - 11:00 AM - I (Joshua A. Notarte), preached on the worship service at Bitaug church of Christ, Bitaug, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. Together with me who preached was brother Valente Tumol Sr. who is one of the elders in this local church. Brother Janful Tumol lead the songs and brother Dominggo Mantilla, Victor Laureto and Valente Tumol Jr. had cooperated.

Brother Advincula Odas (one of the elders in Bitaug church of Christ) was sent to preach in Astorga church of Christ, Astorga, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.

At the same time, brother Joseph A. Notarte and Julie Divine A. Notarte preached in Digos City church of Christ, Roxas Ext., Zone 3, Digos City, Davao del Sur.

Brother Jonathan A. Notarte preached in 2 congregations. First, he preached in New Quezon church of Christ, New Quezon, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur. After that, he preached in Manga church of Christ, Manga, Matanao, Davao del Sur.

2:00 - 3:00 PM -  We preached in Digos City District Jail church of Christ. I (Joshua A. Notarte) preached in the Female quarter and my father, Julie Divine A. Notarte preached in the Male.

4:00 - 5:00 PM - Brother Joey Bilang preached in Padada church of Christ, Sikatuna St., Padada, Davao del Sur. 

By God's grace, we had safely traveled to different places without any harm. We also thanked our co-preachers who actively participated in this work. They are brother Cebe Arjay Notarte, Ruel Eloy, Renato Bogoy, Felipe Tula Jr., Ben Dulong and Renato Taburada. Above all, we thank our Almighty God in helping us always. To God be the glory!

Gospel Meeting in Upper Labay church of Christ, Purok 7, Upper Labay, General Santos City

July 16, 2016

1 Thess. 5:11 - 

"So then, encourage one another and build each other up, as you are doing."

The brethren were edified as the word of God was preached on a Gospel Meeting at Upper Labay church of Christ where brother Pedrito Matampole and Fernando Palalisan preaches. This congregation was established through the help of brother Dionisio Tol (a preacher in Dongan Pekong church of Christ, Dongan Pekong, Matanao, Davao del Sur).

We are always invited as their SPEAKERS and we are thankful for it. Four of us preached the truth. I (Joshua A. Notarte) was the first speaker followed by Joseph Notarte, Jonathan Notarte and Julie Divine A. Notarte. Other preachers who cooperated were brother Mamerto Sanama and his son, Mark Sanama.

One of those who attended was a member of "Iglesia Ni Cristo" founded by Felix Manalo here in the Philippines who denied the deity of Jesus Christ. After preaching the truth, he invited us in their place to preach. May God supply our needs for that precious work. And God willing, we can harvest more souls by the Gospel of Christ. Please help us pray for its success.

58 Souls Baptized in Bonguyan, Matina Aplaya, Davao City

July 13, 2016

Galatians 3:27 (NKJV) - 

''For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.'

By God's grace and continued preaching of the Gospel of Christ, Fifty Eight (58) Souls submitted to baptism in Bonguyan, Matina Aplaya, Davao City. They heard the truth for many times through the help of brother Moca Marapan (preacher in Sagundanon, Kitaotao, Bukidnon), Salvador Baday Sr. (preacher in Purok 9, South Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon), Jolito Siadan (preacher in Purok 10, Don Carlos, Bukidnon), and many more. 

These people actually invited us to preach in their place 2 years ago but due to financial loss and unending wars in their area, we were not able to go. But now, they temporarily evacuated in Bankerohan Gym, Davao City after the rebels killed 29 people in their place. Nine (9) of them were members of the Church of Christ who were baptized on 2002 after the bible lectures of brother Ron Halbrook in Kitaotao, Bukidnon. They are very afraid and now asking for help to our government. On the other hand, this incident gives us the opportunity to preach to them the Gospel until they decided to be baptized this day.

My father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, preached first before we went to the water. Although they already decided but we make sure that they understand the importance of baptism according to the great commission of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Matt. 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-16) I (Joshua A. Notarte) and my brothers in flesh, Joseph and Jonathan had cooperated.

We give all the glory to God for this great addition in His Kingdom! Please pray for our new brethren in Christ. Their names are: 1. Dino Lipatuan, 2. Virgil Lipatuan, 3. Fredo Gua-an, 4. Boyet Layoan, 5. Rodel Tacbao, 6. Jemar Lumilang, 7. Eugene Lilawan, 8. Nonteo Lipatuan, 9. Obita Suello, 10. Manilyn Doquit, 11. Marites Samoya, 12. Meriam Doquit, 13. Sabrina Doquit, 14. Merkulita Gua-an, 15. Honey Lou Lumilang, 16. Gina Tabonan, 17. Madilyn Buntao, 18. Sara Mie Manamat, 19. Ruel Jun Tabonan, 20. Riveren Angkosin, 21. Leni Ledesma, 22. Angeline Ilawan, 23. Fedilan Biban, 24. Liza Labawan, 25. Erlinda Langga, 26. Lydia Ortiga, 27. Maricel Molino, 28. Rene Molino, 29. Bonifacio Buelan, 30. Maico Ampoan, 31. Rose Angcusid, 32. Lolita Ledesma, 33. Richel Mandaputan, 34. Hilda Gawilan, 35. Windy Ampoan, 36. Kimberly Lumilang, 37. Emily Sanggis, 38. Karen Mantagima, 39. Juanito Cabo, 40. Benorio Osigan, 41. Carmela Luminhao, 42. Emmanuel Manamat, 43. Ramil Angcusin, Sr., 44. Jason Lumilang, 45. De Leon Tacbao, 46. Rowen Cabusog, 47. Ian Lilawan, 48. Randy Luminhay, 49. Jolito Tacbao, 50. Jomar Binaton, 51. Alimar Lilawan, 52. Jovi Tacbao, 53. Lovely Lilawan, 54. Efren Samoya, 55. Julie Siadan, 56. Jerome Luminhay, 57. Junrey Lumilang, and 58. Jessie James Lilawan.