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.

3rd Day Bible Study on the Book of Romans at EcoTech, Cebu City - Nov. 11, 2015

Thanks to God for giving us fruitful day in studying his words in the Book of Romans. A deeper study was done this day from chapters 8 to 10.

In the picture were the preachers from different islands of the Philippines and all of us were blessed to be part in this class.

Brother Harry Osborne has done his very best for us to understand every chapters in the book of Romans. For more details in this work, visit his blog at http://harryosborne.blogspot.com

Brother Jonathan Cariño speaks

I, Joshua A. Notarte, read some verses

Bible Study on the Book of Romans (2nd Day - Nov. 10, 2015)

The 2nd day study on the book of Romans was very challenging. We need more focus as we discussed from chapters 5 to 7 that deal more on the law of Moses as it was already abolished through the death of Christ. Thankfully, brother Harry Osborne do his best for us to understand better the scriptures.

We are very thankful to brother Harry Osborne for the great effort and sacrifice he gave for this work. On the picture is brother Harry Osborne and my father, Julie Divine A. Notarte and brothers in flesh, Joseph and Jonathan.

We also take the opportunity to take a picture with brother Jonathan Cariño and his 92 years old father, brother Ramon Cariño who I think is the most attentive in this class.
By the way, Brother Harry Osborne is the one who take this picture. Thanks brother!

Bible Study on the Book of Romans (1st Day)

The depth study of the Book of Romans had started as early as 7:45 AM and ended till 5:30 PM. It was held in Kamagong Hall, EcoTech, Lahug, Cebu City.

I, Joshua A. Notarte, was requested to lead a song to formally start the lecture.

Brother Harry Osborne, from Tuttle, Oklahoma, U.S.A. is our teacher. He is a very good teacher who can systematically gives many illustrations to fully understand every phrase and word of the bible. Through his teaching, I personally learn more things we need to understand in the Book of Romans.

Brother Ramon Cariño is the eldest student. He is 92 years old now but still sharp is studying the bible. I am very inspired for his dedication in the work of God. He is the father of Brother Jonathan Cariño.

All of the students or my co-preachers from different places in the Philippines had arrived. This day also, my father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, and my brothers in flesh, Joseph and Jonathan had safely arrived. Though they are just seat in and had to pay for their travelling expenses and accommodation. The most important is to learn more from the bible with this kind of study. We discussed from Romans chapter 1 to 4 and after that, we made our assignment to create a textual or exegetical outline from the said chapters.

Worship Services in Central Cebu City with Brother Harry Osborne & Jonathan Carino

I was invited as one of the students of the Bible Lectures for a depth study on the BOOK OF ROMANS in Cebu City, Philippines. Brother Harry Osborne is our teacher and I am very glad to see him again. I am excited to learn more about the scriptures. Many selected preachers from different places in the Philippines were also invited.

Right after we arrived at Mactan Cebu International Airport at 10 in the morning, we were brought to LUYM Building were the brethren worship. Unfortunately, we were not able to arrive early to take the Lord's Supper. When we arrived, Brother Harry Osborne preached for the sermon. He taught about, "The Road to Emmaus" - Luke 24:13-25. A very encouraging lesson for everyone in obeying the Lord's will.

Brother Jonathan Cariño is the host and I am very thankful for including me for this bible lecture. He preached for the evening worship at LUYM Building with a lesson, "How to Determine a Strong Church?"

4 Precious Souls BAPTIZED at Sulop, Davao del Sur

November 07, 2015

By God's grace and continued effort in spreading the truth, four (4) precious souls submitted to baptism after hearing the Gospel of Christ. They heard first the word of God for several times in J.P. Laurel Church of Christ, J.P. Laurel, Malungon, Sarangani Province through the effort of brother Pedrito Matampole.

These four converts were formerly members in "Iglesia ni Cristo" founded by Felix Manalo in 1914 here in the Philippines who teaches and believed that Jesus is Not God. This is a very influenced religion in our country but through hard work in standing for the truth, many from their members were converted to the True Church of Christ where Jesus built. This is also part of the lesson that my father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, taught in this bible study.

 After confessing that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, we immediately went to the water and baptized them. Their names are:
1. Liezel Campugan
2. Baby Joy Egalan
3. Winalyn Tubo
4. Jezzel Cote
The youngest is 10 years old this coming month. Many discouraged her to wait for other time when she will become older but she insisted and went to the water without anyone who forced her. This really happens when a person always attended worship services and taught Godly life at the early age.

 Brother Julie Divine A. Notarte baptized them and we give all the Glory to God!

After baptism, I, Joshua A. Notarte, read some scriptures from the bible to edify our faith to live worthy in a Christian life.

Other preachers who cooperated were brother Joseph Notarte, Jonathan Notarte, Rudy Coercy A. Notarte, Franklin Isla, Adelbert Matampole, Ringene Grengea and Alijo Sanama.

Funeral Services for Leonila Malubay

November 02 - 07, 2015
(We are scheduled to preach here until Nov. 8, 2015)

 Every night since Nov. 02, 2015, we preached the word of God on the Funeral Services to comfort the family of Leonila Malubay who died last October 30, 2015. Many of her relatives are members of the Church of Christ. This house was even used before as meeting place for the worship services in Digos City church of Christ.

I, Joshua A. Notarte, cooperated in this work and was requested to lead the songs. 

My father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, was requested to preach every night to comfort the family of Leonila Malubay.

My eldest brother in flesh, Joseph A. Notarte, also helped this work in leading songs and prayers in other nights. Beside him is Wilfredo Malubay, the husband of the Leonila Malubay. They are poor and don't have enough money even for the burial expenses. My father helped them what he can for their needs.

 Brother Jonathan A. Notarte, my elder brother in flesh, was also one of the song leaders in other nights.

We do what we can to help them edify in their faith through the word of God. Sad to say that many of them are not attending worship services in the Church of Christ. But through this, we are praying that God may touch their hearts and will be restored into Christ.

Other preachers who cooperated were brother Ben Dulong, Ruel Eloy, Joey Bilang and Renato Bogoy.

Bible Study at Davao del Sur Provincial Jail

November 05, 2015

Every Thursday, we do our best to preach the Gospel of Christ to the prisoners at Davao del Sur Provincial Jail or known as "Provincial Rehabilitation Center" (PRC) located at Matti, Digos City. Hundreds of prisoners were detained here. Thankfully, the Church of Christ were welcomed to preach here. I, Joshua A. Notarte, lead the songs to glorify God.

 Brother Jonathan A. Notarte preached the word of God. He is my older brother and the second son of Julie Divine A. Notarte. He taught the lesson, "Heb. 10:25 - Not Forsaking The Assembly of the Church." He emphasize how important for us to worship God. He also taught the "Five Acts of Worship" according to the New Testament scriptures.

 Everyone were very interested in hearing the truth. They stopped what they are doing and attended the bible study for an hour. May our Almighty God touch their hearts to obey the Gospel of Christ through baptism after repenting their sins.

Other preachers who cooperated were brother Joseph Notarte and Ben Dulong.

Please pray for this work to be successful. And please remember them in your prayers. Most of them are very poor. 

May God help us harvest many lost souls in this jail. 

3rd Preachers Training at J.P. Laurel Church of Christ, J.P. Laurel, Malungon, Sarangani Province

November 3, 2015

By God's help, we were able to continue to preach in the monthly preachers training at J.P. Laurel Church of Christ where brother Pedrito Matampole preaches. This is the 3rd month since started last September 2015 and many more preachers were encouraged to attend. In the picture is the church building were the brethren meet.

 We are very thankful to brother Pedrito Matampole for inviting us to help the preachers in local places to become more equipped in preaching the Gospel of Christ. But just like them, we are also learning more from the scriptures to be able to help each other grow unto maturity and in knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

 Brother Joseph A. Notarte was the first speaker who preached the word of God. He taught the lesson, "7 C's of Successful Marriage."

 Brother Rudy Coercy A. Notarte was the 2nd speaker.

 Brother Jonathan A. Notarte was the 3rd speaker. He taught the lesson, "The Thief on The Cross."

 I, Joshua A. Notarte, was the 4th speaker who preached the word of God. I was requested to preach about "Halloween." As Christians, we have to be careful in what we believe. In this lesson I made it clear that "Halloween is Satanism." We should avoid its practices that makes God angry. - Deut. 18:9-12

 Not only preachers are willing to attend the preachers training. Many women also were very interested to learn from the truth and want to share what they learn from the scriptures.

 My father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, was the 5th speaker. He taught the lesson "What Are You Seeking?" It is a lesson that identify what kind of seekers we are. Some are seeking for the wrong thing and in wrong motives. Let us seek the things that are spiritual and eternal.

 Brother Franklin Isla was the 6th and last speaker. He taught the lesson "Three Dispensation of the Bible." The Patriachal, Mosaical and Christian Age. We have to rightly dividing the word of truth.

We are very thankful for everyone who make this work successful. From the host preacher, brother Pedrito Matampole, together with his family who worked behind the scene and the brethren in this congregation. But most importantly, to our Almightly God who give us more knowledge to the truth and who provide our needs.




Below this report, I listed the NAMES OF PREACHERS who attended and the local congregations they preach.
1. Julie Divine A. Notarte - Preacher - Digos City Church of Christ, Roxas Ext., Digos City, Davao del Sur
2. Rudy Coercy A. Notarte - Preacher - Tagum City Church of Christ, Tagum City, Davao del Norte
3. Franklin Isla - Preacher - Bansalan Church of Christ, Gumamela St., Bansalan, Davao del Sur
4. Pedrito Matampole - Preacher - J.P. Laurel Church of Christ, J.P. Laurel, Malungon, Sarangani Province
5. Joseph A. Notarte - Preacher - New Quezon Church of Christ, New Quezon, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur
6. Jonathan Notarte - Preacher - Manga Church of Christ, Manga, Matanao, Davao del Sur
7. Joshua Notarte - Preacher - Bitaug Church of Christ, Bitaug, Zone 4, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur
8. Alex Pandato - Preacher - Upper Biangan Church of Christ, Upper Biangan, Malungon, Sarangani Province
9. Moreno Manialon - Preacher - Bato Church of Christ, Poblacion Bato, Malungon, Sarangani Province
10. Simplicio Galacio - Preacher - Calonbarak Church of Christ, Sitio Calonbarak, Malungon, Sarangani Province
11. Antonio Egalon - Preacher - J.P. Laurel Church of Christ, J.P. Laurel, Malungon, Sarangani Province
12. Adelbert Matampole - Preacher - J.P. Laurel Church of Christ, J.P. Laurel, Malungon, Sarangani Province
13. Alijo Sanama - Preacher - Kibawalan Church of Christ, Kibawalan, Malungon, Sarangani Province

Worship Services in the Lord's Day - November 01, 2015

November 01, 2015

Every Sunday worship services, we are doing what we can in preaching the Gospel to alien sinners and edifying our brethren. Together with my father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, and my brothers in flesh, Joseph and Jonathan were preaching in 7 to 8 congregations. We could not do this without God's help in providing our needs especially for the travelling expenses. We give all the glory to God.

9:00 - 11:00 AM - I, Joshua A. Notarte, preached the word of God on the worship service at Digos City Church of Christ, Roxas Ext., Zone 3, Digos City. During the bible study, I preached about the "Truth of Halloween." My father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, also preached for the sermon. He preached about the "Types of Seekers."

9:00 - 10:00 AM - Brother Jonathan Notarte preached at Mahayahay Church of Christ, Mahayahay, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur. Brother Rodulfo Saludar, one of the preachers in this congregation assisted him.
     Brother Pedro Perez, a preacher in Mahayahay Church of Christ, was requested to preached in 2 congregations. First he preached in New Quezon Church of Christ, New Quezon, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur. This was formerly "Maliit Digos Church of Christ." Second, he preached in Manga Church of Christ, Manga, Matanao, Davao del Sur at noon.

9:00 - 11:00 AM - Brother Joseph Notarte preached at Bitaug Church of Christ, Bitaug, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. Preachers who cooperated were brother Advincula Odas (who also preached for the bible study) and Valente Tumol Sr.

2:00 - 3:00 PM - Worship services in Digos City District Jail Church of Christ or Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), Digos City. Our worship service in this jail was divided into two. One in Male section and second in Female section. This time, Joseph Notarte preached in Male section and Julie Divine A. Notarte preached in Female section. Preachers cooperated were brother Jonathan Notarte, Ruel Eloy and I.

4:00 - 5:00 PM - I (Joshua A. Notarte) preached at Padada Church of Christ, Sikatuna St., Padada, Davao del Sur. Preachers who cooperated were brother Jonathan Notarte (lead the songs), Joseph Notarte, Ruel Eloy and Ringene Grengea.

Sister Elisama Sardido and family are always attending worship services in this congregation. She is the widow of brother Eliezer Sardido who died in motorbike accident long time ago. 
Sister Lourdes Cañada and family were also members in this congregation. We are very thankful for them because they offered their vacant lot in order to build this meeting place.

7:00 - 8:00 PM - I was requested to preach on an evening worship at Bitaug Church of Christ, Bitaug, Zone 4, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. I was requested to preached about "Halloween" because in this particular day, most of the people around the world celebrated a thing that did not glorify God but Satan. We need to know the truth!

Brother Valente Tumol Sr. lead the songs. He is a fisherman but at the same time, he is a soul seeker that helps in preaching the true Gospel of Christ. He is one of the elders in this congregation.

We finished our work very late in the evening. But all the effort has worth it all. To God be the Glory!