Gospel Meeting at Ginatilan Church of Christ, Ginatilan, Kidapawan City, North Cotabato

November 28, 2015

We are thankful for the opportunity to preach the word of God on a Gospel Meeting at Ginatilan Church of Christ, Ginatilan, Kidapawan City. This congregation was established early 1970's where brother Isidro Manibog preached until he died few years ago. Brother Isidro was a close friend of my grandfather, Ruben Notarte.

Since then, brother Hope Itdang and Joseph Cuñado helped to preach in this congregation. We are thankful to hear that the brethren are active for the work of God. They also help in paying the radio program of the Church of Christ in Kidapawan City where brother Hope Itdang preaches.

This is brother Hope Itdang who lead the songs of the Church. He invited many brethren from neighboring churches and many preachers had attended and edified. Many alien sinners also attended and heard the truth.

Brother Noli Caa was the first speaker who preached the word of God. He is a preacher in Kisante church of Christ, Kisante, Makilala, Cotabato.

Brother Rudy Coercy A. Notarte was the second speaker. He is a preacher in Tagum City church of Christ, Tagum City, Davao del Norte.

Brother Joseph A. Notarte was the 3rd speaker. He is a preacher in New Quezon church of Christ, New Quezon, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur. He also preached in our radio program at DXDS Radyo Ukay Digos City.

Brother Jonathan A. Notarte was the 4th speaker. He is a preacher in Manga church of Christ, Manga, Matanao, Davao del Sur and also helping to preach in our radio program at Digos City.

I, Joshua A. Notarte, was the 5th speaker who preached the word of God. I am a preacher at Bitaug church of Christ, Bitaug, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur since 2006. I am also preaching in our radio program since I was 14 years old.

My father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, was the 6th and last speaker. He is a preacher in Digos City church of Christ, Roxas Ext., Zone 3, Digos City, Davao del Sur. 

He was also preaching in our radio program in Digos City. Through radio preaching, even the rebels had heard the truth and many of them already obeyed the Gospel of Christ after repenting their sins and remain faithful.

After preaching the plain truth, 7 precious souls had submitted to baptism. Their names are:
1. Permol Calimpitan
2. Ricky Catigan
3. Nik-Nik Apala
4. Cristine Mae Apala
5. Cherrilyn Eyong
6. Desire Embacanan
7. April Love Lim

Brother Julie Divine A. Notarte baptized them at the river and we give all the glory to God.

Brother Hope Itdang read some scriptures in Colossians 3:1-17. Please remember our new brethren in Christ in your prayers that God may guide them always through His word and that they may grow in the knowledge of Christ.

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

November 26, 2015

Another successful day of preaching the Gospel of Christ to the PRISONERS at Davao del Sur Provincial Jail (also known as "Provincial Rehabilitation Center"). More and more of them were interested to hear the truth and that is why, it was not hard for us to invite them to attend. I, Joshua A. Notarte, preached the word of God in the whole chapter of Ezekiel 18. 

Brother Jonathan A. Notarte, my elder brother in flesh and the second son of Julie Divine A. Notarte, lead the songs.

Brother Joseph A. Notarte (our eldest brother) and brother Ben Dulong cooperated in this work. Brother Ben helped us to start this weekly bible study.

Please continue to pray for this work in saving the souls of many who are guilty of their sins. Some of them approach us and were thankful to hear such a biblical teaching like this. May God help us to make a way so they can obey the true Gospel of Christ and become members of His Church which is the Family of God. (1 Tim. 3:15)

Worship Services plus 2 precious souls Baptized at Digos City

November 22, 2015

It was a fruitful day of preaching the word of God in edifying the brethren in different congregations during the worship services. I, together with my father and brothers in flesh, continue to do our best to preach the truth so we can all grow in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 

9:00 - 11:00 AM - I, Joshua A. Notarte, and my father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, preached at Digos City church of Christ, Roxas Ext., Zone 3, Digos City.

At 9:00 - 11:00 AM, Brother Joseph A. Notarte preached also at Bitaug church of Christ, Bitaug, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur together with brother Advincula Odas and Valente Tumol Sr.

In the morning also, brother Jonathan A. Notarte preached in 2 congregations. First in New Quezon church of Christ, New Quezon, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur. Second in Manga church of Christ, Manga, Matanao, Davao del Sur. Together with him was brother Ruel Eloy.

4:00 - 5:00 PM - I, Joshua A. Notarte, preached at Padada church of Christ, Sikatuna St., Padada, Davao del Sur. Other preachers who cooperated were brother Jonathan Notarte, Ringene Grengea and Renato Bogoy.

TWO (2) PRECIOUS SOULS HAD SUBMITTED TO BAPTISM.

After hearing the word of God for many times through brother Francisco Pampangan, these 2 women submitted to baptism and were baptized at Dawis, Digos City.

Before they went to the water, brother Julie Divine A. Notarte preached first to refresh in their minds the importance of water baptism according to the command of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Their names are:

1. Annabel Tabora

2. Elena Olong

We give all the glory and honor to God for these 2 precious souls who repented their sins and obey the Gospel of Christ. Please pray for them to grow unto maturity in Christ.

Brother Joseph A. Notarte read some scriptures to remind us the life that we have to live. (Col. 3:1-17)

Other preachers who cooperated were brother Francisco Pampangan (wearing red jacket) and my youngest brother in flesh, Cebe Arjay A. Notarte (who took the pictures).

Gospel Meeting at Manga Church of Christ, Manga, Matanao, Davao del Sur

November 21, 2015

By God's grace, a gospel meeting was successfully done in Manga Church of Christ where I and my brothers in flesh, Joseph and Jonathan, preach every Sunday worship. Brother Pedro Perez is also helping to preach here once a month. We are so thankful for the brethren who cooperated and were blessed by the word of God that we studied.

This is the meeting place where we worshiped. It's was owned by brother Leonardo Ugbaniel and sister Alma Ugbaniel. We are thankful for their dedication in serving God since they were converted in 2006 together with their children who are also Christians. They were all baptized by my father, Julie Divine A. Notarte.

Brother Dionesio Tol was the first speaker who preached the word of God. He is a preacher in Dongan Pekong Church of Christ, Dongan Pekong, Matanao, Davao del Sur.

Brother Rudy Coercy A. Notarte was the second speaker. He is a preacher in Tagum City Church of Christ, Tagum City, Davao del Norte.

Brother Joseph A. Notarte was the 3rd speaker. My eldest brother in flesh and a local preacher in New Quezon Church of Christ, New Quezon, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur.

Brother Jonathan A. Notarte was the 4th speaker. He is my elder brother in flesh and a local preacher in this congregation.

I, Joshua A. Notarte, was the 5th speaker who preached the word of God. I am one of the preachers in Bitaug church of Christ, Bitaug, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.

My father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, was the 6th and last speaker. He is a preacher in Digos City church of Christ, Roxas Ext., Digos City, Davao del Sur.

Many more preachers had attended but because of limited time, they were not able to preach. They are brother Pedro Perez and Dominguez Manife.

We were expecting some baptism this time but because of full military operations in neighboring community, they were not allowed by the military to leave their homes. Few days ago, there were more than 200 New People's Army Rebels passed their place that the brethren had witnessed. Please pray for their safety.

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

November 19, 2015

I, Joshua A. Notarte, lead the songs.

The Gospel of Christ was continually preached to the prisoners in Davao del Sur Provincial Jail, Matti, Digos City. We are so thankful for the permission given by jail warden and jail administration to preach the truth every Thursday at 9:00-10:00 AM. Please help us pray to God that His words may penetrate in their hearts to believe and obey the salvation offered by Christ.

Brother Joseph A. Notarte preached this time. Many of the prisoners had attended and seriously listen to the word of God. Our study was focused on knowing about Jesus Christ in his nature and authority.

Other preachers who cooperated were brother Jonathan A. Notarte (my elder brother in flesh and second son of brother Julie Divine A. Notarte) and brother Ben Dulong who helped us start preaching in this jail since April 2015.

Heb. 13:3 - "Continue to remember those in prison as if you were in prison with them..."

Worship Services & Baptism at Dawis, Digos City - November 15, 2015

We do what we can in preaching the word of God in different congregations to edify our brethren in Christ to remain faithful. I and my father, Julie Divine A. Notarte and my brothers in flesh, Joseph and Jonathan, worked hard to make this possible. But in the end of the day, we give all glory to God for giving us the needs and protection for this precious work in saving souls.

9:00 - 11:00 AM - Brother Joseph 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.

9:00 - 11:00 AM - Brother Jonathan Notarte preached at Bitaug Church of Christ, Bitaug, Zone 4, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.

I, Joshua A. Notarte preached in 2 congregations in the morning.
     9:00 - 10:00 AM - I preached at New Quezon Church of Christ, New Quezon, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur. This was formerly a congregation in Maliit Digos Church of Christ.
     11:00 - 12:00 PM - I preached in Manga Church of Christ, Manga, Matanao, Davao del Sur. God willing, a gospel meeting will be held here on November 21, 2015 (Saturday). Please pray for this.

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. I preached in Male section and my father in Female section.

4:00 - 5:00 PM - Brother Joseph Notarte preached at Padada Church of Christ, Sikatuna St., Padada, Davao del Sur. Preachers who cooperated were brother Ruel Eloy, Renato Bogoy, Ringene Grengea and I.

At the same time, 3 souls were baptized at Dawis, Digos City after preaching the Gospel of Christ. Brother Francisco Pampangan helped in preaching the truth first with them for several times.

Before they went to the water, brother Julie Divine A. Notarte preached first about the importance of baptism according to the great commission of Jesus Christ.

Brother Jonathan Notarte, Joey Bilang and Cebe Arjay Notarte cooperated in this work.

Their names are:
1. Cherry Mae Cabaling
2. Benny Sugilan
3. Nelson Luhong

To God be the Glory!

5th Day Bible Study on the BOOK OF ROMANS at EcoTech, Cebu City with Brother Harry Osborne

November 13, 2015

The last chapters (14-16) on the book of Romans was fully preached and studied. We were very blessed on this 5 days bible study and we go home with more knowledge on the word of God.

We are very thankful to brother Harry Osborne for his commitment in helping us grow in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We desire and prayed that more studies will be held like this in the future, God willing.

I, Joshua A. Notarte, together with my father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, and my brothers in flesh, Joseph and Jonathan were thankful for allowing us to join in this bible study and receive a Certificate of Completion. This will always remind us the lessons we learned from the book of Romans and also the fellowship we had with our co-preachers from different places in the Philippines.

To end the program, I volunteer to lead the closing song entitled, "If we never meet again." Although it's a sad song of departure, but on the other hand, its a song that gives us joy for the hope we have in Christ where the faithful will surely meet again in heaven.

We are also thankful to brother Jonathan  Cariño in hosting this bible study. I know the pressure he faced just to accommodate us. But in the end, it's a job well done. Thank you so much brother for your help in the work of God.

4th Day Bible Study on the BOOK OF ROMANS at EcoTech, Cebu City with brother Harry Osborne

November 12, 2015

As we go through Chapters 11 to 13 on the book of Romans, the lessons become more and more edifying to every Christians. The lessons were not only focused on doctrinal but also in building up our faith to be committed to God by giving all our service for his kingdom. I and the brethren were very thankful to brother Harry Osborne for teaching us the best that he can even though he is not felling well. We are also thankful to brother Jonathan Cariño in facilitating this event. And also to our U.S. brethren who support this work by giving financial assistance to make this possible.

Brother Roy Matta lead song.

Brother Lordy Salunga lead song.

Brother Jack Jaco lead song.

Brother Willie Pastor lead song.