Worship Services 09-18-2016

Sept. 18, 2016

The beauty in worship which the Lord demands is "the beauty of holiness" (Psa. 29:2). To be "holy" is to be set apart from sin. Christians are a "holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ" (1 Pet. 2:5). God does not require that you possess a beautiful voice in order to sing His praises, but He does command that you possess a beautiful life. One cannot live a sinful life and offer holy worship unto God. You cannot live for the devil six days a week and expect the Father to accept your worship on the first day of the week.

Every Sunday Worship Services, I and my co-preachers do what we can to preach in different congregations in helping the brethren edify in their faith and continue to remain faithful to God.

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. I am thankful to the brethren here who actively participated in the Lord's work.

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

At the same time, brother Joseph A. Notarte and Julie Divine A. Notarte preached at Digos City church of Christ, Roxas Ext., Zone 3, Digos City, Davao del Sur. They were assisted by brother Cebe Arjay Notarte, Joey Bilang, Renato Bogoy, etc.

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

4:00 - 5:00 PM - I requested Brother Salvador Flores to preach at Padada church of Christ, Sikatuna St., Padada, Davao del Sur. He is an old member of the Church of Christ from M'lang, Cotabato. The preachers who cooperated were brother Joseph Notarte, Jonathan Notarte, Felipe Tula Jr., Renato Taborada (who lead the songs) and I (Joshua Notarte).