Sunday, May 7, 2017 How To Become a Biblical Christian 1). Admit that you are a sinner and in need of salvation, I John 3:4,8; Rom.3:10,23; Rom. 6:23. Speaker: Arnan Bayla 2). Hear the pure New Speaker: Greg Kitma Song Leader: Mervin Oliva Testament gospel of Song Leader: Jun Reyes Invocation: Abe Insas Christ; Romans 1:16; Invocation: Jojo Ramos Intercessory Prayer: Julius Rojo Rom. 10:17. Intercessory Prayer: Dexter Wagang Communion Text: Matthew 26:26-30 3). Believe the gospel, Communion Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17-26 Scripture Reading: Rodrigo Bondoc Hebrews 11:6; Mark Scripture Reading: Ira Po Prayer for the Bread: JJ Ramos Prayer for the Bread: Kajem Kitma Prayer for the Cup: Dante Baddas 16:16; John 8:24 Prayer for the Cup: O’neil Gonzales Prayer for the Giving: Art Tacay 4). Repent of your sins, Prayer for the Giving: Jerry Martin Closing Prayer: Mar Bayating Acts 2:38; Luke 13:3; Closing Prayer: Charlie Abance RAFAEL CABAUATAN OZO, spouse of sister Three Hundred Fifty One (351) delegates Announcement: Mervin Oliva Acts 17:30. Announcement: Jun Reyes Corazon Ozo of Purok 4, Irisan, this city, was representing seventy-five congregations from Evening Speaker: Arnan Bayla 5). Confess that Jesus Evening Speaker: Greg Kitma baptized into Christ Jesus by brother Andy Bestre at all over the country participated in the recent Song Leader: Mervin Oliva Christ is Lord, Mat. Song Leader: Jun Reyes Midtown’s baptistery last Sunday, April 30, 2017. National Ladies Retreat held at the To Bring Flowers: Josie Baban 10:32; Acts 8:37; Rom. To Bring Flowers: Volunteers Needed He studied the SEEKERS LESSON SERIES at his Melgrande Resort in Talunan, Davao City on To Bring Biscuits: Martin’s Family 10:10. To Bring Biscuits: Volunteers Needed residence with brother Andy Bestre the week before. April 26-29, 2017. Speakers include sisters To Bring Drinks: Martin’s Family 6). Be baptized into To Bring Drinks: Volunteers Needed Brother Rafael who just turned senior citizen last Usher/ettes Bestre Family Christ, Mark 16:16; Acts Usher/ettes Bayla Family Leomeda Saturno of Salawag, Helen year works as a professional driver. Midtown praises Carranza of Cavite, Gemma Avisado of 2:38; Acts 22:16. the Lord Almighty as well as congratulates, Communion: Angela Ramos 7). Remain faithful unto Communion: Angela Ramos Davao, and Jemima Daboan of Digos City. Worship Coordinator: R.Tada | L.Glori | A. Tacay Worship Coordinator: R.Tada | L.Glori | A. Tacay welcomes, and rejoices with brother Rafael!Ω They discussed “Journey to Deliverance,” death, Rev. 2:10; “Journey to Forgiveness,” “Journey to Joy,” and “Journey to Hope,” respectively. P R A Y E R L I S T Midtown rejoices with the family of sister Denise Next year’s NLR will be in Talamban, Jane Abance—Wagang who successfully passed the Cebu City, on April 25-28, 2018. recent bar examinations given by the Integrated Bar Registration was pegged at P3,300.00. of the Philippines (IBP). The list of successful Interested ladies are encouraged to prepare *Rosita Go *Jun & Lily Soriano * Lorena Baban early for the next retreat.Ω *Mely Genato examinees was released last Wednesday, May 3, *Andy Bestre * Andrea Yang *Meeling Sze *Gil & Diana Geron 2017. Sister Denise graduated Bachelor of Laws at *Amy Go *Rodrigo Tada the Saint Louis University. She conveys her *Charity Ong *Ofelia Abance appreciation to the brethren who unfailingly kept her Nine (9) gentlemen from the Tuguegarao *Ian Pajantoy *Lourdes Cera in fervent prayers. To God be the glory!Ω and Mungo congregations in Cagayan, *Gloria Yang *Cecilia Alvarez James 5:15 namely, Solomon Pagulayan, Nicanor *Marina Gawe *Carina Lacaba Alejandro, Felicisimo Alejandro, Alex *Mark Poblete “And the prayer offered *Gaspar Nawew Joaquin, Tadeo Floho, Jonathan Ildefonso, *Sotero Denis in faith will make the A number of brethren attended the first birth anni- ATTENDANCE *Tess & Mahaysha Kitma Bryan Narag, Jose Gonzales, and Dan-gil *Bernie Austria sick person well; the *Brayant Buenaflor versaries of Mary Monique Josayan Sunggay and Geron, attended the church forum last *Norma Aping Lord will raise him up; *Maril Bayating Sr. Maril Abance Bayating III in two separate occasions Tuesday, May 2, 2017, with the desire to *Josefa Josayan …..” NIV *Charlie Alvarez last week. Brother Arnan Bayla served as speaker in *Arian Kaith Igoy learn of the “best practices” at work at *Priscilla Bayasen the celebrations—encouraging the parents to direct *Damian Mercado Midtown. They were accompanied by their *Rolito Tugay-an SAFE TRAVEL their children in the way of the Lord, to devote them- *Robinson Palaypayon spouses and some members of their *Mellina Licupa-Dsouza Sameons & Co. (Negros) selves as examples in loving the Lord, and to depend *Rodolfo Baggao congregation. They were very appreciative of Vacationists on God’s commands to raise God-fearing children. the things they learned and for the Spiritual Guidance and Comfort Mary Monique or Nica’s celebration was held at opportunity. Praise the Lord!Ω for some brethren the Baguio Palace Hotel last Friday, May 5th while Maril III or Thirdy’s celebration was held at their residence in Poblacion, Tuba, Benguet last Saturday, A N N O U N C E M E N T S ! May 6, 2017. Praise God!Ω Spouses Andy Jane Bestre will be travel- ling to Singapore this weekend to attend the YOUNG PEOPLE’S REGULAR MEETING — Mezzanine Floor, Right after the worship assembly today. graduation of their son, Jesse Reuben Bestre, TUESDAY CHURCH FORUM— May 9, 2017 @ 12:00—2:30 PM Spouses Gaspar Jr. and Virgie Baldo served with at the SUNSET INTERNATIONAL BIBLE INSTITUTE VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL— “Adventures in Gospel Treasures” | Midtown Hall & BPFLC Facilities | the brethren meeting in Pito, Bokod last Sunday, (SIBI) located at the facilities of the Pasir Pan- May 22—26, 2017 | 8:00 AM —12:00 PM | Registration Fee: P25.00 April 30, 2017. Brother Gaspar reports that constant jang congregation. Midtown congratulates NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR VBS PROPS PREPARATION— MIDTOWN HALL | EVERYDAY | 1—5 PM visitation from Midtown brethren are much needed brother Jesse for having successfully NEED MEAL/REFRESHMENT SPONSORS FOR VBS WORKING CREW—KINDLY SIGN-UP to edify the brethren there. Brother Gaspar Jr. completed his Advanced Biblical Studies AT THE YOUNG PEOPLE’S BULLETIN CORNER. having committed to visit Pito every 5th Sunday, with highest honors and at the top of the VOLUNTEERS TO BRING FLOWERS, SUNDAY SCHOOL SNACKS—STILL NEEDED. facilitated the studies.Ω graduating class. Glory to God!Ω Sunday, May 7, 2017 Sunday, May 7, 2017 Th EVANGELISTIC LESSON SERIES Midtown Church of Christ FULFILLINGSYMPOSIUM RESTORINGFULFILLING . RESPONSIBILITYBEING COURTEOUS OF RESTORING ON ERRINGTHE ERRINGTO ALL BRETHREN Midtown Church of Christ SCHEDULE OF MONTHLY / WEEKLY RESTORINGTHE ROYAL BRETHRENROYAL LAW . James 2:1 5:19-4 DEVOTIONAL | CARE GROUPS . REMEDIALBEING COMPASSIONATE ACTIONS IN LAWERRING OF LOVE OF LOVE RESTORINGTO ALL ERRING BRETHREN A. INTRODUCTORY LESSONS (5) . James 2:5-9 TIME FACILITATORS BRETHREN . James 5:20 LESSON NO. 1 – The Importance of the Word of God VENUE . REWARDSBEING CONSISTENT OF RESTORING ERRINGIN ALL BRETHREN LESSON NO. 2 – Introduction to the Bible TUESDAY James 5:19 2:1-20-13 . James 2:10 5:20-13 Arnan A. Bayla | Midtown Church of Christ | April 30, 2017 James 5:192:1-13-20 LESSON NO. 3 – How We Got the Bible Arnan A. A. Bayla Bayla | |Midtown Midtown Church Church of Christ of Christ | April | May30, 2017 7, 2017 Bayating Residence 5:30- 7:30 PM Arnan Bayla LESSON NO. 4 – Overview of Bible History Tuba & Andy Bestre LESSON NO. 5 – Christ’s New Testament Replaces WEDNESDAY the Old Testament B. SEEKER’S LESSONS (6) Midtown Arnan Bayla, et. al. I. EVERYTREAT EVERYONECHRISTIAN’S WITH RESPONSIBILITY RESPECT (1) APPLICATION: Assembly Hall 7—9 PM . PersonalEvery soul responsibility is precious in God’s sight LESSON NO. 1 – The Scheme of Redemption: RESPONSIBILITYBEING 1. WeTo befulfillfaithfulthedisciplesRoyal ofLawChrist,of weLovemustwhentake thewe Irisan Mobile (Baban, & Andy Bestre/ . HebrewsOur attitude 3:12 must-13 be Christ-like responsibility of restoring erring brethren. A. God’s Plan for Man OFCOURTEOUS unconditionally accept one another as brothers. Yang residences) 7 – 9 PM Sixto Aoas . EVERYTREAT EVERYONE CHURCH’S WITHOUT RESPONSIBILITY PARTIALITY (2-3) . Seek totheexpresshighestbrotherlygood of thelove,brethrenconcern,. and affection. RESTORINGTO . Economic status is of no relevance . “We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the LESSON NO. 2 – The Scheme of Redemption: . Congregational action . weak“1 Keepandonnotlovingto pleaseeachourselvesother as brothers. Rom 15.:21 DoNIVnot forget Congregational 6 – 7 PM Care Group assigned ERRINGALL . MatthewOur status 18:15 is based-17 on Christ’s value . Justto entertainas we arestrangers,called toforlovebyinsoadoingmannersomethatpeopleis willinghaveto B. The Fall of Man Midweek Devotional Every 4thth Wed BRETHREN . TREAT EVERYONE WITH PURE MOTIVES (4) overlookentertainedcertainangelssinswithout(1 Peterknowing4:8) weit. 3mustRememberalso “exhortthose . EVERYONE’S DUTY TO WARN onein prisonanotheras ifdaily”you wereso thattheirnonefellowwill prisoners,be “hardenedandbythosethe LESSON NO. 3 – The Scheme of Redemption: James 2:1-4 . IndividualDeal with eachaccountability other purely deceitfulness of sin” (Hebrews 3:13). We are to love our who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.” C. Jesus the Savior THURSDAY James 5:19 . 1Our Thessalonians motives show 5:14 in -our15 judgments Hebbrother13:1as-3 NIVChrist loved us yet willing to consider him an unbeliever if unwilling to repent (Matt 18:17; 1 Cor 5:11). LESSON NO. 4 – The Scheme of Redemption: Young People 5:30 – 7:30 PM O’neil Gonzales, et. al. D. The Steps of Salvation Family Life Center LESSON NO. 5 – The Scheme of Redemption: E. The Cost of Discipleship FRIDAY LESSON NO. 6 – The Scheme of Redemption: II.