Vacation Bible Study at Ginatilan church of Christ, Ginatilan, Kidapawan City

March 25, 2016

We are thankful to be part of the speakers to teach young men and women on a Vacation Bible Study (VBS) held in Ginatilan church of Christ where brother Hope Itdang preaches. More than 120 youth attended that came from different places in Davao City, Davao del Sur, and Cotabato provinces. Brother Connie Balbin and his brothers facilitated this work every year.

Before we begin preaching this day, we give bibles translated in our local dialect "Cebuano" to those who attended that have no personal bible and they are very thankful. This is through the help of brother Ron Halbrook and we distribute it to many preachers of the Church of Christ who could not afford to buy one especially those who lived in hinterlands.

Brother Dudley Ross Balbin taught about singing and song leading. Everyone is attentive and cooperative and willing to learn.

The SPEAKERS on this 2nd day VBS where brother:
1. FRANK ISLA, a preacher in Bansalan church of Christ, Gumamela St., Bansalan, Davao del Sur. He taught the lesson, "The Role of Children in the Home."
2. JOSEPH NOTARTE, a preacher in New Quezon church of Christ, New Quezon, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur. He taught the lesson, "7 C's of Successful Marriage."
3. JONATHAN NOTARTE, a preacher in Manga church of Christ, Manga, Matanao, Davao del Sur. He taught the lesson, "Discipline in the Home."
4. I, JOSHUA A. NOTARTE, a preacher in Bitaug church of Christ, Bitaug, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. I was assigned to preach on 2 lessons. These are (1) "Parents with Troubling Children" & (2) "Why We Lose Our Young People?"
5. JULIE DIVINE A. NOTARTE, a preacher in Digos City church of Christ, Roxas Ext., Zone 3, Digos City, Davao del Sur. He was also assigned to preach on 2 lessons. These are (1) "Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage" & (2) "Problems Facing Today's Family."

We are thankful that God touch the heart of those who heard the truth that hopefully can changed their lives too by serving faithfully to God. 12 SOULS submitted to baptism on MARCH 26, 2016 after hearing the Gospel of Christ. Brother Hope Itdang baptized them and we give all the glory to God.

Singing Class and Bible Lecture at Homitori, Davao City

December 11 to 15, 2015

By God's grace, the singing class and bible lecture held for the first time in Davao City was successful with many good lessons learned by everyone who attended. It is our joy to participate in this special kind of event together with our brethren from United States of America, brother Ron Halbrook, Jim Barnett and Robert Steven Saunders. We appreciate their effort and sacrifices just to help us become better preachers and song leaders. It is our prayer that God may reward them greatly for their dedication and love for the work of God here in the Philippines.

Brother Juanito Balbin and his sons, Dudley, Sonni and Connie hosted this event and we are thankful to them for working behind the scene in order to accommodate us well. There were more than 50 preachers from different places who attended plus some women who participated in singing.

Brother Ron Halbrook preached several good topic that edify our faith in Christ. I always love to hear him preaching with sincerity and God's wisdom.

Brother Jim Barnett and Robert Steven Saunders taught us about singing. From breathing exercises, proper song leading, song beating, reading notes and many more which are all helpful tips in becoming effective song leaders. God commanded us to sing with praises to His name and that is why we should have to do our best in singing. And this training helped us a lot.

I (Joshua A. Notarte), together with my father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, and brothers in flesh, Joseph and Jonathan, attended and participated. We give all glory to God for his providence in this precious work.

Jonathan A. Notarte

Julie Divine A. Notarte

Joshua A. Notarte

Joseph A. Notarte