Preacher Training & Gospel Meeting at J.P. Laurel church of Christ, J.P. Laurel, Malungon, Sarangani Province (7 SOULS BAPTIZED)

November 19, 2016

It is God's will that those who hear and obey the gospel learn how to teach it to others. Before ascending into heaven, Jesus commanded, "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen" (Matt 28:19-20). It is written, "And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also" (2 Tim. 2:2).

By God's grace and providence, the Preacher Training Class at J.P. Laurel church of Christ, J.P. Laurel, Malungon, Sarangani Province bear more fruits as more people heard the truth and obey the Gospel of Christ. And so the Preacher Training became a Gospel Meeting because it was attended not only by preachers but also several visitors observing the teaching of the word of God. Brother Pedrito Matampole is the preacher in this congregation and with the help also of his wife, many of their neighbors were encouraged to attend.

The program was started on training the preachers in leading the songs of the Church. One by one, they participated to stand in front.

After that, we started to study the bible from 10:00 AM to 12 noon. I (Joshua Notarte) was one of the speakers who preached the word of God together with brother Jonathan Notarte and Julie Divine A. Notarte. Brother Joseph Notarte needs to go home early because he was not feeling well. The preachers were very attentive during the whole time. We also gave Cebuano sermon outlines to help them in their study.

After preaching the truth, 7 SOULS came forward during the invitation song and were baptized at Sulop, Davao del Sur. My father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, baptized them. Their names are: 1. May Joy Guintolon, 2  Jonalyn Guintolon, 3. Ernan Guintolon, 4. Arjie Guintolon, 5. Delia Intan, 6  Tano Intan, and 7. Ritche Olaman. Please pray for our new brethren in Christ.