3 Days Gospel Meeting at South Road Church of Christ, South Road, Mambaling, Cebu City

October 23-25, 2015

By God's grace, I and my father, Julie Notarte, were able to attend and preached for the 12th Annual Gospel Meeting at South Road Church of Christ, 885-D Caimito St., Mambaling, Cebu City. Brother Jhun Apatan is one of the preachers in this growing congregation together with brother Pacholo "Chuck" Famor and Bryan Pulgade. We were thankful with these brethren and it is always our joy to work with them. Truly, I can describe them as our "Fellow Helpers For The Truth." - 3 John 8

On the evening of October 23, Brother Jhun Apatan started the Gospel Meeting by leading spiritual songs of the Church. He welcomed us and we are thankful for him and with his wife, Letecia Apatan, and to the brethren in accommodating us who worked behind the scene that make this work successful.

Brother Rosalito Nardo, a preacher from San Felipe Church of Christ, San Felipe, Koronadal City, South Cotabato was the first speaker. He taught the lesson quoted from Prov. 23:23 - "Buy The Truth and Sell It Not."

Brother Gil Suico, a preacher from Bogo City, Cebu was the 2nd speaker that night. He taught the lesson, "The Ideal Church Member."

On October 24, 2015, more brethren from different places had attended. Many visitors  also who belong to different denominations came and heard the truth. Their theme in this gospel meeting was "The Truth and Challenges of Christianity." Though Christian life is not as easy as we think, but the truth is, we are well able to live in Christ as faithful in His Kingdom.

Brother Pacholo "Chuck" Famor lead the songs. He is a good and intelligent preacher who helped the work of God in this congregation. 

My father, Julie Divine Notarte, was the first speaker in this day. He taught the lesson, "Redemption from Beginning to the End." It is a lesson that teaches us how God planned our Salvation and how we can be saved according to His Will. He used our local dialect in his presentation.

Brother Roy Matta, from San Miguel Church of Christ, La Carlota, Negros Occidental was the 2nd speaker this day. He taught the lesson, "Challenges For A Growing Congregation."

I, Joshua Notarte, was the 3rd speaker this day. I was requested to preach about, "What The Bible Says About The Church?" I started the lesson in a question, "Is The Church of Christ A Biblical Church?" This is to emphasize how important for us to become a member of a Church that was written in the Bible where Christ must be the head and has all authority.

The church building or the room where we gathered was fully occupied. Others were not able to go inside because there was no vacant seats. Everyone were very interested in hearing the truth where the bible alone is our standard.

After lunch, brother Rosalito Nardo, preached and was the 4th speaker. He taught the lesson, "Christ's Relationship To The Church"

Brother Nathan Cajigas, a preacher from Toledo, Cebu City was the 5th speaker. He taught the lesson, "What The Resurrection Means To Us?" 

Brother Pascual Cempron, a preacher from the island of Bohol, Philippines was the 6th speaker. He preached about, "The Lessons From The Conversion of Cornelius"

Brother Roger Pangate, was the 7th and last speaker who taught about "The Importance of Obeying the Gospel." He made a sincere invitation for everyone to obey the Gospel of Christ without delay.

During the invitation song, there were 2 souls who came forward and were ready to obey the Gospel of Christ through baptism according to the great commission of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Mark 16:15-16; Matthew 28:18-20) 

Brother Adriano Bacalso did the baptism at the sea. We give all the glory to God because of these 2 precious souls who were added to the Church. Please pray for them as new babes in Christ that God may help them grow unto maturity.

On the Lord's day, Oct. 25, 2015, we worshiped with the brethren in South Road Church of Christ, Mambaling, Cebu City. Brother Pacholo Famor lead the songs.

Brother Julie Divine Notarte preached for the bible study. He was given a lesson to preach about the theme, "Are You Living Your Life Backwards?"

After him, I, Joshua Notarte, was requested to preach for the sermon and gave a lesson quoted from 2 Cor. 6:14-7:1 - "Unequally Yoked Together With Unbelievers"

On October 26, 2015, I and my father went home to Digos City, Davao del Sur bringing with us the joy we experienced in preaching the True Gospel of Christ.

We are very thankful to God who provide our needs so we can preach in different places and help the brethren to be edified in their faith. Although my father have to borrow money just to make this thing possible.

Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. (Romans 14:19)