Worship Services 01-15-2017

"I was glad when they said unto me, let us go unto the house of Jehovah" (Psa. 122:1). Christians are to look forward, with a joyful spirit to the assembling of themselves together (Heb. 10:25). They should enjoy each other's company, seek to bear each other's burdens, show a fervent love one for the other and realize a sense of community in assembling together with a joyful spirit of worshiping God.

9:00 - 11:00 AM - I (Joshua A. Notarte) and my father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, preached on the worship service at Digos City church of Christ, Roxas Ext., Zone 3, Digos City, Davao del Sur. Brother Joey Bilang lead the songs and brother Cebe Arjay Notarte, Mencio Mangcal, Romel Cabaña, etc. had cooperated.

At the same time, brother Jonathan A. Notarte, preached at Taclobo church of Christ, Taclobo, Libertad, Kaputian, Island Garden City of Samal. Together with him who preached was brother Bobby Enotivas. My mother, Estrella A. Notarte, went with him.

Brother Joseph Notarte preached in 2 congregations during the worship services. First, he preached at New Quezon church of Christ, New Quezon, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur. After that, he preached at Manga church of Christ, Manga, Matanao, Davao del Sur.

Brother Felipe Tula Jr. and Valente Tumol Sr. also preached at Bitaug church of Christ, Bitaug, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.

Brother Advincula Odas also preached at Astorga church of Christ, Astorga, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.

4:00 - 5:00 PM - Brother Joseph Notarte preached again at Padada church of Christ, Sikatuna St., Padada, Davao del Sur.

Worship Services & Baptism at Sanvali, Digos City, Davao del Sur, Philippines

January 8, 2017

The church of the New Testament is simply the group of baptized believers who have been called by the gospel out of the world of sin and who work and worship together according to the words of its head - Jesus Christ. "And in none other is there salvation: for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, wherein we must be saved" (Acts 4:12).

9:00 - 11:00 AM - Brother Julie Divine A. Notarte and Jonathan Notarte preached at Digos City church of Christ, Roxas Ext., Zone 3, Digos City, Davao del Sur. The prechers who cooperated were brother Cebe Arjay Notarte, Mencio Mangcal, Romel Cabaña, Rino Minggong, etc.

After the worship in Digos City church of Christ, One (1) precious soul decided to submit in water baptism at Sanvali, Digos City, Davao del Sur. My father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, baptized him after hearing the Gospel of Christ for many times. The preachers who cooperated were brother Jonathan Notarte and Cebe Arjay A. Notarte. But we give all the glory to God.

Brother Joseph Notarte and Valente Tumol Sr. preached at Bitaug church of Christ, Bitaug, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.

I (Joshua A. Notarte) preached in 2 congregations on the worship services. First, I and brother Felipe Tula Jr. preached at New Quezon church of Christ, New Quezon, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur. Second, I preached at Manga church of Christ, Manga, Matanao, Davao del Sur.

Brother Advincula Odas preached at Astorga church of Christ, Astorga, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. He is the preacher in this congregation.

4:00 - 5:00 PM - Brother Joseph A. Notarte preached again on the worship service at Padada church of Christ, Sikatuna St., Padada, Davao del Sur. Brother Jonathan Notarte and Jay Obrero had cooperated.

Worship Services 01-01-2017

Why, then, does the Lord's church worship on the first day of the week? The answer is simple: because the Scriptures authorize it. (Acts 20:7; 1 Cor. 16:1-2) The first day of the week, therefore, is the day of worship of the New Testament church. On that day, worship according to the divine pattern must be offered. Do you observe the Lord's day? (Rev. 1:10)

On this Lord's Day, we preached the Gospel to different local congregations of the churches of Christ.

9:00 - 11:00 AM - Brother Julie Divine A. Notarte and Joseph Notarte preached at Digos City church of Christ, Roxas Ext., Zone 3, Digos City, Davao del Sur. The preachers who cooperated were brother Cebe Arjay A. Notarte (who lead the songs), Jay Obrero, Mencio Mangcal, Ruel Eloy, Romel Cabaña, etc.

At the same time, I (Joshua A. Notarte), preached at Astorga church of Christ, Astorga, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. Together with me was brother Janful Tumol. He helped in leading the songs.

Brother Jonathan Notarte also preached in 2 congregations on the worship services. First, he preached at New Quezon church of Christ, New Quezon, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur. Second, he preached at Manga church of Christ, Manga, Matanao, Davao del Sur. 

Brother Advincula Odas and Valente Tumol Sr. preached at Bitaug church of Christ, Bitaug, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.

4:00 - 5:00 PM - I (Joshua A. Notarte) preached on the worship service at Padada church of Christ, Sikatuna St., Padada, Davao del Sur. Brother Jonathan Notarte lead the songs and brother Joseph Notarte has cooperated.

Worship Services 12-25-2016

Does it really matter how we worship God? Many would say "no," but the Bible say "YES." God has told us both what to do and how to do it. We must do what (“in truth”) God says to do, in the way (“in spirit”) that he said to do it! Men are not at liberty to just make up their own form of worship. In the area of religious service, God is not pleased with human ingenuity (Prov. 3:5-6; Jer. 10:23); but instead, He is pleased with human obedience (1 Sam. 15:22-23).

9:00 - 11:00 AM - I (Joshua A. Notarte) and my father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, preached on the worship service at Digos City church of Christ, Roxas Ext., Zone 3, Digos City, Davao del Sur. Brother Ruel Eloy lead the songs and brother Joseph Notarte, Cebe Arjay Notarte, Renato Taborada, Mencio Mangcal, Romel Cabaña, etc. had cooperated.

Brother Jonathan Notarte and Valente Tumol Sr. preached at Bitaug church of Christ, Bitaug, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.

At the same time, brother Advincula Odas, was sent to preach at Astorga church of Christ, Astorga, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.

Brother Pedro Perez was requested to preach in 2 congregations for the worship services. First, he preached at New Quezon church of Christ, New Quezon, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur. Second, he preached at Manga church of Christ, Manga, Matanao, Davao del Sur. 

4:00 - 5:00 PM - Brother Jonathan Notarte preached on the worship service at Padada church of Christ, Sikatuna St., Padada, Davao del Sur. The preachers who cooperated were brother Joseph Notarte, Renato Taborada, Joey Bilang and Felipe Tula Jr.

Worship Services 12-18-2016

God is the one to be worshiped. But worship of God is possible only when we sustain the right relationship to God. One outside the family of God cannot render acceptable worship to Him. In 1 Pet. 4:16, Peter says, "if a man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this name." It is in the name "Christian" that one can glorify God. Those that attempt to worship outside of the name "Christian" worship in vain.

9:00 - 11:00 AM - Brother Julie Divine A. Notarte and Jonathan Notarte preached at Digos City church of Christ, Roxas Ext., Zone 3, Digos City, Davao del Sur. Brother Joey Bilang lead the songs. The prechers who cooperated were brother Cebe Arjay Notarte, Mencio Mangcal, Romel Cabaña, etc.

At the same time, brother Joseph Notarte and Valente Tumol Sr. preached at Bitaug church of Christ, Bitaug, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.

I (Joshua A. Notarte) preached in 2 congregations on the worship services. First, I preached at New Quezon church of Christ, New Quezon, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur. Second, I preached at Manga church of Christ, Manga, Matanao, Davao del Sur. Together with me was brother Ruel Eloy.

Brother Advincula Odas preached at Astorga church of Christ, Astorga, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.

4:00 - 5:00 PM - Brother Jonathan Notarte preached again on the worship service at Padada church of Christ, Sikatuna St., Padada, Davao del Sur. 

Worship Services 12-11-2016

All that we do must be done "as unto the Lord" (Col. 3:23). Indeed, it must be done "in the name of the Lord" (Col. 3:17), which simply means that we must conduct all of our worship by the authority of Christ (Jn. 14:6). He has fully revealed His will to us in the written Word (2 Tim. 3:16, 17; 2 Pet. 1:3, etc.). We must determine to be content with what is written - with the revealed pattern.

9:00 - 11:00 AM - Brother Julie Divine A. Notarte and Joseph Notarte preached at Digos City church of Christ, Roxas Ext., Zone 3, Digos City, Davao del Sur. The preachers who cooperated were brother Renato Bogoy (who lead the songs), Mencio Mangcal, Ruel Eloy, Cebe Arjay Notarte, Romel Cabaña, etc.

At the same time, I (Joshua A. Notarte), preached at Bitaug church of Christ, Bitaug, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. Together with me who preached was brother Valente Tumol Sr.

Brother Jonathan Notarte also preached in 2 congregations on the worship services. First, he preached at New Quezon church of Christ, New Quezon, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur. Second, he preached at Manga church of Christ, Manga, Matanao, Davao del Sur. 

Brother Advincula Odas preached at Astorga church of Christ, Astorga, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. He is also a preacher in this congregation.

4:00 - 5:00 PM - Brother Joseph Notarte preached on the worship service at Padada church of Christ, Sikatuna St., Padada, Davao del Sur. Brother Renato Taborada lead the songs. Other preachers who cooperated were brother Jonathan Notarte, Felipe Tula Jr. and Ruel Eloy.

Worship Services 12-04-2016 & Funeral Service at Night

As the Bible unveils the nature and will of God to man, one of the great themes of the Scriptures is WORSHIP. Yet, amazingly, although the Word of God tells us Whom to worship and how to worship Him, it never commands us simply to worship. Man, in each age, civilization and location, with a spirit in the image of his Creator and with a yearn for fellowship with his Maker, naturally worships something (Acts 17:22, 23). Therefore, make sure to whom do you worship!

9:00 - 11:00 AM - I (Joshua A. Notarte) and my father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, preached on the worship service at Digos City church of Christ, Roxas Ext., Zone 3, Digos City, Davao del Sur. Brother Joey Bilang lead the songs and brother Cebe Arjay Notarte, Renato Taborada, Ruel Eloy, Mencio Mangcal, Romel Cabaña, etc. had cooperated.

At the same time, brother Jonathan Notarte, was sent to preach at Astorga church of Christ, Astorga, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.

Brother Joseph Notarte was also sent to preach at Mahayahay church of Christ, Mahayahay, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur together with brother Rodulfo Saludar Sr.

Brother Advincula Odas and Valente Tumol Sr. preached at Bitaug church of Christ, Bitaug, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.

Brother Pedro Perez also preached in 2 congregations on the worship services. First, he preached at New Quezon church of Christ, New Quezon, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur. Second, he preached at Manga church of Christ, Manga, Matanao, Davao del Sur. 

4:00 - 5:00 PM - I (Joshua Notarte) preached on the worship service at Padada church of Christ, Sikatuna St., Padada, Davao del Sur. Brother Felipe Tula Jr. lead the songs. Other preachers who cooperated were brother Joseph Notarte, Renato Taborada, Joey Bilang and Jonathan Notarte.

In the evening, the brethren at Astorga church of Christ, Astorga, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur had invited us to have a FUNERAL SERVICE on the wake of Lucrisio C. Batucan Sr. who died on December 1, 2016. His wife was a member of the Church of Christ and one of the daughters of our late brother, Dionisio Cantulan. They also asked for our prayer and help especially that their siblings were still young and they are very poor. My father, Julie Divine A. Notarte preached the word of God and brother Joseph Notarte lead the songs. The brethren at Bitaug church of Christ, Bitaug, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur had also cooperated and attended to extend their condolences.