Worship Services and 5 Precious Souls Baptized at Dawis, Digos City

December 13, 2015

 The Gospel of Christ was continually preached to edify the brethren and to save the lost. Through this, many souls were harvested after obeying God's command for salvation. May God bless our work for His glory and honor.

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 Joseph A. Notarte preached at Bitaug church of Christ, Bitaug, Zone 4, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur together with brother Advincula Odas.

Brother Jonathan A. Notarte preached in 2 congregation at the morning. First, he preached at New Quezon church of Christ, New Quezon, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur. After then he preached at Manga church of Christ, Manga, Matanao, Davao del Sur.

2:00 - 3:00 PM - We all cooperated on the worship service at Digos City District Jail church of Christ or BJMP Jail. We were divided into 2 worship services. I (Joshua A. Notarte)  preached in Female section and brother Julie Divine A. Notarte preached in Male section.


4:00 - 5:00 PM - I (Joshua A. Notarte), preached on the worship service at Padada church of Christ, Sikatuna St., Padada, Davao del Sur. Brother Jonathan Notarte lead the songs.

At the same time, 5 SOULS SUBMITTED TO BAPTISM at Dawis, Digos City. They heard the word of God for several times in Maibo church of Christ, Maibo, Magsaysay, Davao del Sur. Brother Larry Madialan helped in preaching the truth to them first in their place.

Before they went to the water, brother Julie Divine A. Notarte preached about Water Baptism as Jesus Christ commanded so that the Gospel of Christ will be refreshed in their mind. Brother Joseph A. Notarte assisted him and he reads the bible after they were baptized by my father. We glorify God always when people obey the true Gospel of Christ. Please pray for our new brethren that they may continue until death in living a Christian life.

Funeral Service at Gumalang, Davao City - DIED: Rey Caa Deloria

December 11, 2015

A little child, Rey Caa Deloria, died due to Urinary Tract Infection. He was fighting for his life until he died in Southern Philippines Medical Center, Davao City. His family borrowed money just to save his life but due to financial problems and shortage, they were not able to buy his medicines so the child died in an early age. He is a grandson of brother Noli Caa who is a preacher in Kisante church of Christ, Kisante, Makilala, Cotabato. We know this family personally and are members of the Church of Christ for many years until now. Please pray for them.

I and my father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, went there and preached the word of God in this last night. We comfort their family through God's word together with many brethren and preachers of the Church of Christ that came from different places. Many alien sinners also attended and heard the truth. Other preachers who cooperated were brother Hope Itdang, Gerry Caa, James Ani Sr. (who lead the songs) and many more.

Brother Noli Caa and his family were very thankful for everyone who helped them in this time of grief. They were thankful for the comforting words and also to the brethren who gave financially to help pay their hospital bills and burial expenses. We are all thankful to God that touches the hearts of the brethren. But please continue to remember them in your prayers that God may give their strength to face this trials with hope to see each other in heaven.

Funeral Service at Tibungoy church of Christ, Tibungoy, Sta. Maria, Davao Occidental

December 10, 2015

For the last time before we buried the dead body of our co-preacher, brother Cleofas Carpio, the Gospel of Christ was preached to all who attended. This is to comfort his family through the word of God and also to expose the truth to many alien sinners who attended. Many of his relatives are not yet members of the Church of Christ and through this, many were blessed. My father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, preached and brother Franklin Isla lead the songs.

Brother Cleofas Carpio is a long time Gospel preacher of the Church of Christ. He died on the age of 93 due to heart problems. For many times, he was confined to the hospital but on this last time, he was not brought early because of financial problems. They were poor and not able to buy his prescribed medicines. Please pray for his wife, Magdalena Carpio, and to his family that God may help them both in material needs and above all, spiritual.

Many preachers attended and helped in comforting his family. For several nights, brother Pedrito Matampole preaches. He traveled from his residence in J.P. Laurel church of Christ, J.P. Laurel, Malungon, Sarangani Province. Brother Maximiano Pantil and David Telabangco also help in preaching for the other nights. They both came from Digos City. Brother Danilo Apongan also cooperated who also helped in establishing this local congregation and helped in building this meeting place. He preaches at Leling church of Christ, Purok 3, Leling, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur.

We just ride on the car of brother Franklin Isla because our car's mechanical problem become worst due to everyday use in preaching. The engine needs molding and many more needs to be repaired. We need help for it's repair. Please help us pray that we can find financial assistance for this problem. Many preaching schedules need to be attended and this car is very useful for God's work. Until now that I write this report, Dec. 13, 2015, our car was still not able to run. 

Funeral Service at Libertad, Makilala, Cotabato

December 09, 2015

 The Gospel of Christ was preached again on a funeral service at Libertad, Makilala, North Cotabato on the last night of our close relative, Elpidio Maraganas. This family is not member of the Church of Christ and we were thankful for the opportunity given to us to preach the truth.

My father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, preached the word of God and my brother in flesh, Jonathan A. Notarte, lead the songs. Brother Joseph A. Notarte and I also cooperated in this work. 

Many people who attended heard the truth about the Church of Christ. Most of them were members of "Roman Catholic Church." We also do what we can to comfort his family because of the loss of their loved one. But above all, our prayer to God is that they may be saved. (Romans 10:1)

Gospel Meeting at Kawas church of Christ & Funeral Service at Tibungoy church of Christ

December 05, 2015

We preached on the Gospel Meeting at Kawas church of Christ, Kawas, Ladol, Alabel, Sarangani Province. Brother Carlos Anoling, one of the sons of brother Alejandro Anoling Sr., helped in establishing this local congregation about 2 year ago. We witnessed how hard for them to start this congregation because many religious denominations hindered this work in preaching the truth. But through their hard work and by God's help, this congregation is now growing little by little and were now able to build a small church building. Please pray for our brethren here that they become a strong church in the sight of God.

These are the preachers in this congregation. In the left is brother Jojit Monticalbo. He was baptized during the Bible Lectures of brother Ron Halbrook in Gensan last year and after that he helped in preaching the truth. In the right picture is brother Carlos Anoling who traveled from Kidapawan City, Cotabato. 

The speakers who preached the word of God were brother:

Rudy Coercy A. Notarte, he lead the songs

Joseph A. Notarte, first speaker

 

Jonathan A. Notarte, second speaker

 

I, Joshua A. Notarte, third speaker

Julie Divine A. Notarte, fourth speaker

 

Samson Castillon, who facilitate the open forum and help in answering the question raised.

The brethren were very thankful that their faith was edified after hearing the truth. 

Just about 2 miles away from Kawas church of Christ is another congregation were brother Samson Castillon preaches at Malapatan church of Christ, Lun Padidu, Malapatan, Sarangani Province. We took the opportunity to visit his place and were thankful to see their situation. They also plan to build a church building in front of his house. We hope that these 2 congregations can work together in preaching the Gospel to many lost souls.

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After the gospel meeting, we went to Tibungoy church of Christ, Tibungoy, Sta. Maria, Davao Occidental to preach the word of God on a funeral service because of the death of our co-preacher, brother Cleofas Carpio on Dec. 1, 2015 right after he attended the preacher training class in J.P. Laurel church of Christ, J.P. Laurel, Malungon, Sarangani Province.

We comfort his wife, Magdalena Carpio, in this hard time through the word of God that will not only edify our faith but also gives us hope and assurance that there will be a great reunion of the righteous if we will remain faithful to Christ unto death.

Brother Rudy Coercy A. Notarte was requested to lead the songs.

Brother Julie Divine A. Notarte preached about "The Book of Life."

Unfortunately, our car was in trouble in our way to Sta. Maria, Davao Occidental. It was overheated due to a leak in its cooling system. The water flushes out fast and we have to add more water every 3 to 4 miles before it drains. Sad to say, we need to repair it again. This car is already old, a 1996 model but still useful in God's work.

It was dark but we are still on the road. We were very tired because of the whole day activity in preaching but still thankful that God help us on our way until we reach home safely.

These are the preachers who goes with us in this work. From the left is I (Joshua A. Notarte), then brother Julie Divine A. Notarte, Jonathan Notarte, Alejandro Anoling Sr., Rudy Coery Notarte, Pedrito Matampole and Joseph Notarte.

We give all glory to God for every precious work in preaching the Gospel that saves many lost souls.

Funeral Service at Libertad, Makilala, North Cotabato

December 04, 2015

We preached on a funeral service to comfort the family of our close relative who passed on Dec. 1, 2015. This family is not members of the Church of Christ but they requested us to preach and were thankful for this opportunity that the truth was exposed to many alien sinners who attended. My father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, preached the word of God.

I, Joshua A. Notarte, lead the songs.

My brothers in flesh, Joseph, Jonathan and Cebe Arjay also cooperated in this work. 

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

December 03, 2015

We continue to preach the Gospel of Christ to the prisoners at Davao del Sur Provincial Jail or Provincial Rehabilitation Center at Matti, Digos City, Davao del Sur, Philippines. By God's grace, many more souls were interested to hear the truth where the bible is our standard of authority. Our desire and prayer to God is that they may be saved. (Romans 10:1)

My father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, preached the word of God. His powerful preaching helped to get the attention of about 500 prisoners. Many of those who were scheduled to get out on their prison cell attended the bible study and many more listened in their prison cells.

The preachers who cooperated were brother Ben Dulong, Joseph A. Notarte and I (Joshua A. Notarte). 

Please pray for this work that God may give the increase of those who will obey the Gospel and that many more will be added to His Church. (Matt. 16:18; Acts 2:47)

A Gospel Preacher DIED - Brother Cleofas O. Carpio

December 2, 2015

Our brother in Christ and a Gospel preacher for many years, brother Cleofas O. Carpio, died on the night of December 1, 2015. This happened after he attended the preacher training class in J.P. Laurel Church of Christ, J.P. Laurel, Malungon, Sarangani Province. He was one of the most attentive in studying the bible that time and when he arrived home in Tibungoy, Sta. Maria, Davao Occidental, he went to the church building together with his wife and they sing spiritual songs. They used the new Cebuano Hymnal that we gave. According to her wife, sister Magdalena Carpio, brother Cleofas was rejoicing because of the lessons he learned and the new hymnal he received that edified their faith very much. But after few hours, he died.

Brother Cleofas was already a very old man. He is 92 years old but still preaching the truth and helped the work of God.

Please remember his wife, Magdalena Carpio, in your prayers. She is poor and needy. She need our help and loving comfort.

In the church building of the Church of Christ where brother Cleofas Carpio preached placed his remains. Other preachers who helped preaching in this congregation were brother Maximiano Pantil and David Telabangco. This night, they also preached here on the funeral service together with brother Pedrito Matampole, a preacher in J.P. Laurel church of Christ, J.P. Laurel, Malungon, Sarangani Province.

We arrived late in the evening because of electrical problems of our car. We need to repair it until the mechanic temporarily made a solution.

Brother Joseph A. Notarte lead the songs. Brother Jonathan A. Notarte and I cooperated in this work.

My father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, preached the word of God to comfort the family of brother Cleofas. They were thankful for the great message they heard.

Sister Magdalena Carpio sitting infront. She was crying because of the loss of her loving husband. We, ourselves, are witness in the last day on how they were closed together in living faithful to God and we are thankful because we believe that brother Cleofas died for the Lord and is now in a better place with God. (Rev. 14:13)