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.

Baptism at Dawis, Digos City, Davao del Sur, Philippines

October 07, 2015

Three (3) precious souls had submitted to water baptism in Dawis, Digos City, Davao del Sur according to the Great Commission of Jesus Christ in MATTHEW 28:18-20 and MARK 16:15-16.

Before going to the water, my father, Julie Divine Notarte, preached first about the importance of baptism in Digos City church of Christ, Roxas Ext., Zone 3, Digos City, Davao del Sur. Although they already heard the Gospel of Christ for several times and already decided, it is best to submit in baptism with refreshed mind on what really is baptism and the benefits a person can obtain.

These men came from Malinan, Kidapawan City, North Cotabato. They are already attending worship services in Malinan church of Christ until they decided to obey the Gospel. Brother Pampangan preached on such congregation since their preacher died this year.

I, Joshua Notarte, assisted this work together with my brothers in flesh, Joseph and Jonathan. Other preacher also in the picture is brother Ruel Eloy and brother Pampangan.

Brother Julie Notarte did the baptism with these men. Their names are:
1. Junsing Maganod
2. Randy Saban
3. Bryan Maganod (He is the youngest, 13 yrs. old)

They are formerly members of "Church of the Living God and Alliance Church."

We are thankful to hear that these men will not only obey the Gospel of Christ but are also willing to become preachers. Right after the baptism, they were given Cebuano Bibles as they requested.
We really need preachers in Malinan church of Christ, Malinan, Kidapawan City because brother Pampangan's residence in Malasila, Makilala, Cotabato is far and it is hard for him to travel in such long distance every Sunday worship.

After the baptism, brother Joseph Notarte read some scriptures. In Colossians 3:1-17, reminds us on the attitude we should forsake and what it is that we should live for as people who are now "New Creatures" - 2 Cor. 5:17

We are very thankful to all brethren who continue to pray for the work of God here in the Philippines. We are also thankful to every Filipino preachers who untiringly stand for the truth and proclaim it to many lost souls.

Worship Services in 4 Local Churches

October 04, 2015

9:00 - 11:00 AM - I PREACHED the word of God on the worship service at DIGOS CITY CHURCH OF CHRIST, Roxas Ext., Zone 3, Digos City. I preached about the "Book of Revelation in a birds-eye-view"

My father, Julie Divine Notarte, preached for the message or sermon. He reminded the brethren about "The Lord's Supper." 






2:00 - 3:00 PM - I PREACHED on the worship service at DIGOS CITY DISTRICT JAIL CHURCH OF CHRIST, BJMP, Digos City District Jail, Digos City. Every Sunday, we were divided into 2 groups. One in the MALE Section and One in FEMALE. This time, I preached to the MALE and my father, Julie Notarte, preached in FEMALES. Since 2006, we already baptized 150 prisoners in this jail.

4:00 - 5:00 PM - I LEAD the SONGS on the worship service at PADADA CHURCH OF CHRIST, Sikatuna St., Padada, Davao del Sur. Brother Joseph Notarte preached.

7:00 - 8:00 PM - I assisted on the worship service at BITAUG CHURCH OF CHRIST, Zone 4, Bitaug, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.

Every first Sunday night of the month, the brethren in this congregation always invited us to preach. They are very active in helping God's work and attentive in studying the bible. 

Brother Valente Tumol lead the songs. He is one of the preachers and elder in this congregation.

My father, Julie Notarte, preached the lesson, "Are You Living Your Life Backwards?" It's a good lesson to reflect in our Christian life.

I am one of the preachers in this congregation. I preached here since 2006 until now. We started gathering in the house until we were able to build this small building. Brother Andy Alexander helped us to buy this land and the brethren are very thankful for him.

Gospel Meeting at Kulaman Valley church of Christ, Kulaman Valley, Arakan, Cotabato

October 03, 2015

 About 125 miles away from our residence at Digos City, Davao del Sur, we went to a very mountainous place known as Kulaman Valley, Arakan, Cotabato. Looking forward at the picture, in the lower ground is the said place. We depart in Digos City at 6:00 AM and arrived in our destination at 10:00 AM. The brethren and some visitors are already waiting for us.

Our car was in risk to pass the river because of mechanical problems, so we decided to walk just a hundred meters to our meeting place. Fortunately, they have a hanging bridge. In the picture is my father, Julie Notarte and I, wearing black polo.

Kulaman Valley church of Christ was established long time ago through the effort of brother Moca Marapan, Henry Embac, brother Balhanan (deceased), and many more. Many people were baptized here  but due to different calamities and unending wars between Philippine government and communist rebels, many of the affected brethren were displaced.

My father, Julie Divine Notarte, begun the program by leading spiritual songs of the Church translated to our local dialect.

Cebuano Hymnals are very lacking. Overall, we only have 4 hymnals used during the entire gospel meeting. Most of them just try their best to sing the songs they memorized and their favorite song is "Higher Ground."

Brother Joseph Notarte was the first speaker who preached the word of God. He preached the lesson, "Victory Without Weights." That is if we want to win, we have to prepare for the race without any sins that gives us burden.

Brother Jonathan Notarte was the 2nd speaker. He preached about the "Gospel in Romans 1:16." That it is the power of God unto salvation where we must not be ashamed to proclaim and obey without delay.

I, Joshua Notarte, was the 3rd speaker who preached the word of God. I taught about the "Six Soul-Searching Questions." A lesson that shows us on What is the most important thing in our life?

Brother Rudy Coercy Notarte was the 4th speaker. He came from Tagum City church of Christ, Tagum City where he never slept for the entire night in order to assure that he could meet us in Ulas, Davao City.

Brother Julie Divine Notarte was the 5th and last speaker. He preached the lesson, "Are You Living Your Life Backwards?" It is a lesson that needs self examination and teaching us what kind of life we need to have in this world where many temptations and hindrances we face in serving God.

Overall, preaching the Gospel of Christ helps the brethren to be edified and continue in their faith. During the invitation song, there were 8 souls who came forward and confessed Christ as the son of God. These happy faces of the brethren shows that living a Christian life is a joyful and blessed life.

My father, Julie Notarte, baptized them at the river. They heard the word of God for several times through brother Moca Marapan and his co-preachers in this area.

 Their names are:
1. Catalino Mangguason
2. Helen Mangguason
3. Camelo Indao
4. Emma Indao
5. Alfeo Bucas
6. Dailyn Indao
7. Mailyn Danyagan
8. Jessica Aseyay

To God be the Glory!

Please remember them in your prayers. Our brethren and their family here were very poor. Many are hungry and sick. They asked for your prayers and help.

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

October 1, 2015

It's a blessed day to start the month of October in preaching the Gospel to the prisoners at Davao del Sur Provincial Jail or also called as the Provincial Rehabilitation Center (PRC). Every Thursday morning, the inmates are waiting for us and ready to hear what the bible says.

Brother Jonathan Notarte lead the songs.

This time, brother Joseph Notarte preached the word of God. He delivered the message quoted in Prov. 23:23 - "Buy the TRUTH, and sell it NOT" It's a lesson that encourage everyone to give great importance to the bible message and how important it is for us to obey the truth without turning back.

The prisoners were interested in our bible study. They give their attention and remained in their seats until the end.

I and brother Ben Dulong assisted on this bible study. We are praying for them and to their families who are apart. We saw their hard condition and we helped them what we can especially in giving them hope found in Christ.

Funeral Service of Bro. Alejandro Paquit Sr.

September 28, 2015 

     Funeral Service at Balagolan, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur, Philippines. This is the last service where the word of God was preached before the burial of bro. Alejandro Paquit Sr. who is a member of Mahayahay church of Christ, Mahayahay, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur. Bro. Joseph Notarte lead the songs.

Many people were interested in studying the bible. Many of them were amazed about the Church of Christ when preaching the Gospel because of its powerful message and synchronize singing even without musical instrument used. 

My father, Julie Divine Notarte, preached the lesson, "How Beautiful Heaven Must Be." A message that describe the heaven and the invitation we have to hear and accept in order to be with God forever in heaven.




I, Joshua Notarte, was requested to pray for the opening. Other preachers cooperated were brother Jonathan Notarte, Pedro Perez, Alejandro Anoling Sr., Rodulfo Saludar, Roger Sumahay and many more.

Worship Services & Funeral Service - SEPT. 27, 2015

September 27, 2015


I, Joshua Notarte, worked in FOUR (4) WORSHIP SERVICES and FUNERAL SERVICE just in one day. 
     9:00 - 10:00 AM - I PREACHED on the worship service at MALIIT DIGOS CHURCH OF CHRIST, Maliit Digos, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur. My wife, Glaiza Notarte, was with me riding a motorcycle.
     11:00 - 12:00 PM - I PREACHED on the worship service at MANGA CHURCH OF CHRIST, Manga, Matanao, Davao del Sur. The family of brother Leonardo Ugbaniel is very active in helping this work.
     2:00 - 3:00 PM - I assisted on the worship service at DIGOS CITY DISTRICT JAIL CHURCH OF CHRIST, BJMP - Digos City District Jail, Digos City. My father, brother JULIE NOTARTE preached at MALE Section. And my eldest brother in flesh, Joseph Notarte, preached in FEMALE section.
     4:00 - 5:00 PM - I assisted on the worship service at PADADA CHURCH OF CHRIST, Sikatuna St., Padada, Davao del Sur. My elder brother in flesh, Jonathan Notarte, preached.
     7:00 - 9:00 PM - I lead the songs on a funeral service at Balagolan, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur. My father, JULIE NOTARTE, preached.

     At 9:00 - 11:00 AM - My father, JULIE NOTARTE, preached at DIGOS CITY CHURCH OF CHRIST, Roxas Ext., Digos City, Davao del Sur together with brother JOSEPH NOTARTE.

     At 9:00 - 11:00 AM - Bro. JONATHAN NOTARTE preached at BITAUG CHURCH OF CHRIST, Bitaug, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.

On the funeral service of BRO. ALEJANDRO PAQUIT, many people had attended. From his relatives, neighbors, members of the Church of Christ and even the Mayor of Hagonoy, Davao del Sur. We are all sad because of the loss of a brother in Christ, but on the other hand, we are thankful because we believe that he is now in the hands of God.

My father, Julie Divine Notarte, preached about "Life After Death." This is the reason why we should prepare before we die. Since death is not the end but a beginning of a new life. But if we are not prepared, torment and eternal hell was prepared by God.

The lesson lasted for almost an hour but everyone was focused on hearing the truth. 

BACKGROUND:
     I personally baptized our late brother, ALEJANDRO PAQUIT, at Lozada, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur. He heard the Gospel of Christ for several times through the effort of brother PEDRO PEREZ, DANNY PEREZ, RODULFO SALUDAR, and the brethren in Mahayahay church of Christ, Mahayahay, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur.

When I was assigned to preach in Balagolan, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur in their house during the worship service, he decided to be baptized without delay together with his wife, Vilma Paquit. I am very fortunate to do the baptism. This happened on SEPTEMBER 06, 2015 when he was still able to walk. 

Gospel Meeting at BLAZAN CHURCH OF CHRIST, Blazan, Malawanit, Magsaysay, Davao del Sur

September 26, 2015

     Blazan church of Christ, Blazan, Malawanit, Magsaysay, Davao del Sur STARTED since 1970's. These brethren were PART of the first converts since my grandfather, RUBEN NOTARTE, together with my father, JULIE NOTARTE, preached about the CHURCH OF CHRIST after their conversion. The first baptism was about 60 souls that obeyed the Gospel of Christ and since then, they remain standing for the truth and did not transfer to any religion.

Their place is a RED FLAG for the military wars. Many rebels stay here until now. Every now and then, there are wars and chaos happen but most of them were not published in any media or news. As a result, many of them were displaced and transferred to other place but the good thing happened, everywhere they went and build their living, they started a new congregation. This is actually a picture of ACTS 8:4.

This is brother ROGELIO TARI, a faithful preacher of the Church of Christ in this congregation and in Malawanit church of Christ, about 2 miles from Blazan. Together with his brothers in flesh, LITTLE TARI and ROQUE TARI, they worked together in preaching the Gospel and edifying the brethren. Their work is not easy. Brother Rogelio Tari have to walk 2 miles every Sunday worship in this mountainous area. His brother, Little Tari, have to walked 6 miles to preach in PUROK 9 CHURCH OF CHRIST, Purok 9, Bacungan, Magsaysay, Davao del Sur. They have to walked because they don't have enough money to pay for transportation.

This is brother LITTLE TARI. His name was given to him when brother Wallace Little, a preacher from U.S. came here in Mindanao Island, Philippines. 
He is the 2nd speaker on this gospel meeting. The 1st speaker was brother ROQUE TARI but I was not lucky to take a picture since they started preaching early morning when we did not yet arrived.

The 3rd speaker was brother DOMINGUEZ MANIFE, a long time preacher from SANTOLAN CHURCH OF CHRIST, Santolan, Asbang, Matanao, Davao del Sur.

Bro. Rogelio Tari lead the songs.

Bro. JONATHAN NOTARTE was the 4th speaker.

I, JOSHUA NOTARTE, was the 5th speaker. Bringing a message from EPH. 6:14 to "TAKE A STAND." Being members of the Church for a long time will not guarantee to enter heaven if we will not take SERIOUSLY the responsibility that we have to STAND. We must be COURAGEOUS to FIGHT against Satan.

We live in a world where many will not take a stand for what is right; but, as Christians, we have a duty to take a stand for principles of truth.

Everyday, some Christian somewhere faces a “David and Goliath” moment: bigger, defying, and, influencial (1 Sam. 17)


Will you cut and run (1 Sam. 17:24), or will you stand and fight (1 Sam. 17:48)?

Most of the points I used in preaching this topic was copied to Bro. Chris Reeves in his outline and I am very thankful and blessed for it.

Bro. RUDY COERCY NOTARTE was the 6th speaker. He is a preacher from TAGUM CITY Church of Christ, Tagum City, Davao del Norte. He is the eldest brother of my father, Julie Notarte.

My father, JULIE DIVINE NOTARTE, is the 7th and last speaker. He taught about "THE DISCIPLINE OF THE CHURCH." That in order to preserve the PURITY, we must become a disciplined people of God. 

Jesus LOVED US so much. That is why he DISCIPLINED US. (Rev. 3:19)

During the invitation song, there were 8 souls who came forward and without delay, we baptized them at the river. One of them is a wife of Rebel's commander but now repented her sin and added to the Church.

Their names are:
1. Rico Manife
2. Rosana Manife
3. Lady Jane Layal
4. Rosyl Cabanilla
5. Redilisma Saliga
6. Aldrin Reponte
7. Annie Rose Salutan
8. Rosalinda Pregonta
Brother Rogelio Tari baptized them and we give all the glory to God.