3 Preaching Schedules (A Total Of 9 Souls Baptized)

January 21, 2017

God's Word is never wasted (Isaiah 55:11). It shall always glorify him. You may never see the harvest, but someone else will, and God will be glorified. His Word shall not return to him void. People are dying in sin. They need the gospel. Give it to them. Preach boldly, with love in your heart (Eph. 4:15) and have the spirit of Christ.

We give all the glory to God for the harvest of 9 precious souls as the result of preaching the true Gospel of Christ. From early morning to evening, we were busy for the Lord's work and thankful for the great result.

First, we preached on a BIBLE STUDY at Palusok church of Christ, Palusok, Mua-an, Kidapawan City where brother Alejandro Anoling Sr. preaches together with his son, Carlos Anoling. Many of those who attended were not yet members of the Church of Christ. Brother Julie Divine A. Notarte preached the word of God.

The second preaching schedule we had was the GOSPEL MEETING at Doles church of Christ, Doles, Magpet, Cotabato where brother Ruben Panday preaches. We are thankful to see the brethren who continue in their faith and also with the alien sinners who attended that are seeking for truth.

The speakers who preached the Gospel were brother Rodulfo Neniel, Joseph Notarte, Jonathan Notarte, I (Joshua A. Notarte), and Julie Divine A. Notarte.

During the invitation song, 8 men and women came forward and confessed Christ. We immediately baptized them at the river. Brother Julie Divine A. Notarte baptized them and we give all the glory to God. Their names are: 1. Josie Eulalio, 2. Venancio Gumay, 3. Jen-Jen Gumay, 4. Lycamae Joy Ligue, 5. Johnny Boy Malano, 6. Myla Orhim, 7. Alona Francisco, and 8. Arnold Olido.

Just after we finished the baptism of 8 souls, another person has arrived and was very willing to be baptized. He already heard the Gospel for many times. Having no doubt of his faith, my father baptized him with a total of 9 precious souls who submitted to baptism. His name is Alberto Guabong. To God be the glory!

The third preaching schedule was the Radio Program of the Church of Christ.  I (Joshua A. Notarte) preached this night. Our radio program was heard in our local radio station, Radyo Ukay Digos 92.7 FM at 6:00 - 6:30 PM. Through this radio program, many people heard the Gospel of Christ and after several times of listening, they obeyed the truth. To God be the glory!

Gospel Meeting at Upper Balnate church of Christ, Upper Balnate, Magsaysay, Davao del Sur (2 Souls Baptized) & Radio Preaching at night

January 14, 2017

The apostle Paul identifies Christ’s disciples as those who have been washed, justified, and sanctified (1 Cor. 6:11), regardless of what sins they had committed. In addition, Paul says that God “saved us, not on the basis of deeds we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and the renewal of the Holy Spirit” (Tit. 3:5). Paul identifies God’s people as the sanctified bride of Christ, “having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word” (Eph. 5:26). One who fails to abound in godly character “has forgotten that he was purified from his former sins” (2 Pet. 1:9).

We preached the word of God on the ANNUAL GOSPEL MEETING at Upper Balnate church of Christ, Upper Balnate, Magsaysay, Davao del Sur where brother Cristituto Marquez and Cenon Taña preaches. This is an old congregation and steadfastly serving God. Every year, they hosted a Gospel Meeting and are able to harvest more souls into Christ.

The SPEAKERS who preached the word of God were brother Joseph Notarte, Pedro Perez, Jonathan Notarte, I (Joshua A. Notarte), Franklin Isla and Julie Divine A. Notarte.

After preaching the whole truth, 2 precious souls responded to the invitation and submitted to baptism. They are Roland Loon and Ryan Marquez. They attended the worship services for many times and were able to heard the Gospel of Christ through the help of brother Cristituto Marquez. We give all the glory to God for this addition in God's kingdom!

At 6:00-6:30 PM, the Radio Program of the Church of Christ was aired and heard throughout Davao del Sur province and neighboring areas. It can be heard in Radyo Ukay Digos DXRG 92.7 FM and simultaneously heard also in DXDS 1161 AM. I (Joshua A. Notarte), preached this time. This radio program was very helpful in reaching many lost souls. Through this program, many people heard the truth and after several times of listening, they invited us and obey the Gospel and are now members of the Church of Christ. To God be the glory!

Wedding at Digos City church of Christ, Roxas Ext., Zone 3, Digos City & Radio Preaching at Night

November 26, 2016

When a man and a woman unite in marriage, they unite their lives. God described it as becoming "one flesh" (Matt. 19:5-6). They become one in mind, purpose, will and direction. If this type of relationship is never formed or developed, the marriage is in serious trouble. A husband and wife have certain obligations toward one another that work for a successful home. 

Sister Marieta Bilang, one of the orphans that my father took care since they were children, get married to brother Jovane Bagot. My father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, was requested to solemnize their marriage at Digos City church of christ, Roxas Ext., Zone 3, Digos City. Many of their relatives and friends who attended heard the truth as my father preached the Gospel since it was part of the wedding ceremony. Please pray for the new couple as they start build their own family.

At 6:00-6:30 PM, I (Joshua Notarte) preached on the Radio Program of the Church of Christ at Radyo Ukay Digos City. It was heard throughout Davao del Sur province and was fruitful especially to the rebel areas. Many of them were converted after they heard the Gospel of Christ through the radio and we give all the glory to God.

Funeral Service of Wilma Notarte & Radio Preaching at Night

Sept. 17, 2016

Funerals open wide the door to preach the great themes of the Gospel. The certainly of death, the sinfulness of sin, judgment to come, the universal need of a Savior, the terms of pardon, the resurrection, and the hope of heaven through the forgiveness in Christ Jesus!

On the last funeral service of Wilma Notarte, we were requested to preach and comfort her family through the word of God. Brother Franklin Isla was the speaker and I (Joshua Notarte) lead the songs with the cooperation of brother Julie Divine A. Notarte, Jonathan Notarte, Joey Bilang, Renato Taborada and Felipe Tula Jr.

At 6:00-6:30 PM, the Gospel of Christ was preached in the Radio Program of the Church of Christ at Radyo Ukay Digos 104.7 FM and 1161 Mhz AM. I and my brothers in flesh, Joseph and Jonathan preached here for many years through the help of our father, Julie Divine A. Notarte. Our radio program started through my grandfather, Ruben Notarte. Until now, we continue this work and it was very helpful in converting many lost souls.