Baptism at Dapok church of Christ, Dapok, Tulanan, Cotabato & Wedding at Daig Barangay Site church of Christ

January 9, 2017

Baptism is designed to change our relationship to Christ. Baptism changes our relationship by bringing us into Christ. Before baptism we are aliens, outside of the realm of the blessings for the saved (Eph. 1:3), but after baptism we are in Christ where the blessings can be had. "For you are all sons of God by faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ"
(Gal. 3:26,27).

Two (2) precious souls had submitted to baptism after the bible study at Dapok church of Christ, Dapok, Daig, Tulunan, Cotabato. Brother Jimmy Labuguen and Rogelio Saan are the preachers in this congregations. They requested my father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, to preach the Gospel of Christ before the baptism. Brother Jonathan Notarte also cooperated and help edify our new brethren in Christ. To God be the glory!

But before the baptism, brother Julie Divine A. Notarte was also requested to solemnize the marriage of a couple at Barangay Site church of Christ, Daig, Tulunan, Cotabato. 

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.

Wedding at Colonsabac, Matanao, Davao del Sur

October 28, 2016

If all parts of the marriage and home work together as God directs, there is harmony and happiness. It is God's plan for a man and a woman to be married for life. Jesus admonished, "Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate" (Matt. 19:6). This is a warning we should heed. An individual is bound to his mate for life by the law of God (Rom. 7:2; 1 Cor. 7:39).

My father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, was requested to solemnize the marriage of Samy and Yeny at Colonsabac church of Christ, Colonsabac, Matanao, Davao del Sur. Both of them are members of the Church of Christ including their parents. Many people in this place are members of the Church for many years. Although, this place was known as rebel area and war places, but still the brethren continue to live faithfully to God and remain standing on their faith.

Wedding at Dawn's Cafe, Kidapawan City

October 20, 2016

"Marriage is honorable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge" (Heb. 13:4). Let us hold marriage as high, holy, and honorable by teaching the truth of God's Word and living by it. God's rule is one man for one woman for life . "Let us walk by the same rule" (Phil. 3:16). May each one of us sincerely commit ourselves to live by that rule!

My father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, was requested to solemnize the marriage of sister Jenny Anne Manibog & Peter Paul Mission at Dawn's Cafe & Restaurant, Kidapawan City. Sister Jenny is a member of the Church of Christ whose late grandfather was a preacher at Ginatilan church of Christ, Ginatilan, Kidapawan City. Part of the wedding ceremony is preaching what the bible says about marriage. Brother Julie Notarte emphasized about Romans 7:1-3. Many of those who attended are not yet Christians and it was a great opportunity for us to preach the truth. We pray that God touch their hearts to obey.