Friday, March 6, 2009
Baptism at Mantalong church of Christ - Brooke's Point, Palawan
Great News from brother Emmanuel Sapitula of Brooke's Point, Palawan for the three (3) souls who was Baptized into the one body of Christ last March 04, 2009 at Mantalong church of Christ. We rejoice to our Lord Jesus Christ to these new addition to His blessed Kingdom. Brother Jonathan Sapitula ( older brother in the flesh of Bro. Emmanuel Sapitula) is currently preaches for Mantalong church of Christ. These two brothers had really a good team-up for the Lord's work in this area. The Brethren at Mantalong congregation mostly are belongs to minorities of tribal people at are the bottom of economic ladder in a third world economy. Please keep our brothers and sisters in this congregation in your prayers for they need of some basic needs...! In Christian love, Dario D. Belviz
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Baptism at Roxas church of Christ - Roxas, Palawan..!
Yesterday, I received a news so with the Pictures of Baptism from brother Mitozyl Sanchez, who works with the Lord's church at Roxas, Palawan. ( Roxas church of Christ and Sandoval Area-4 church of Christ). It was good to see the growing congregations in that place. Brother Sanchez has proven himself faithful in his capacity in discharging his duties and responsibility with the Lord's church he works with. He is still seeking a willing individual christians or able churches of Christ, for he really in need of additional monthly support of $100.00 to really be fully effective and productive for the Lord. He will certainly fully appreciates anyone who would want to have fellowship with him for the Gospel; Just let me know and I will put in contact him with you. In Christian love- Dario D. Belviz
Friday, February 27, 2009
"..THY WORD IS TRUTH.."
BAD COMPANY
The Story is told of two parrots who lived near each other. The one was accustomed to singing Hymns while the other was addicted to swearing. The owner of the latter obtained permission for it to associate with the former in the hope that its bad habit would be corrected. Instead the opposite happened as both learned to swear.
This little story reminds us of a passage in ( I Cor.13:33) which sys, " Do not be deceived: Evil company corrupts good habits". A person may feel like he can associate with wicked people and not be hurt. He may think that he can be a good influence on the wicked person. Perhaps he can, but influence can go in two directions, and there is a great danger of the wicked person influencing the good person. If a person thinks otherwise, he is " Deceived". Young people, as well as older people, need to pick their friends carefully. Remember, " Evil company corrupts good habits."
The Story is told of two parrots who lived near each other. The one was accustomed to singing Hymns while the other was addicted to swearing. The owner of the latter obtained permission for it to associate with the former in the hope that its bad habit would be corrected. Instead the opposite happened as both learned to swear.
This little story reminds us of a passage in ( I Cor.13:33) which sys, " Do not be deceived: Evil company corrupts good habits". A person may feel like he can associate with wicked people and not be hurt. He may think that he can be a good influence on the wicked person. Perhaps he can, but influence can go in two directions, and there is a great danger of the wicked person influencing the good person. If a person thinks otherwise, he is " Deceived". Young people, as well as older people, need to pick their friends carefully. Remember, " Evil company corrupts good habits."
"..THY WORD IS TRUTH.."
A RESOUNDING SERMON
Halfway through the preacher's sermon, a woman seated in the front pew began snoring. The Preacher motioned to the woman's 6- years old daughter, hoping the little girl would wake her mother up. But the girl stayed perfectly still. When the woman's snoring grew even louder, the Preacher-speaking in a hushed voice-asked the girl to rouse her mother. To which the girl replied, " YOU WAKE HER UP. YOU'RE THE ONE WHO PUT HER TO SLEEP" ( quote from an unknown source).
Halfway through the preacher's sermon, a woman seated in the front pew began snoring. The Preacher motioned to the woman's 6- years old daughter, hoping the little girl would wake her mother up. But the girl stayed perfectly still. When the woman's snoring grew even louder, the Preacher-speaking in a hushed voice-asked the girl to rouse her mother. To which the girl replied, " YOU WAKE HER UP. YOU'RE THE ONE WHO PUT HER TO SLEEP" ( quote from an unknown source).
"..THY WORD IS TRUTH.."
WHERE ARE YOU LISTED?
A National survey for various churches revealed these startling facts about church members:
10 % Cannot be found
20 % Never attend
25 % Never Pray
35 % Never read the word of God
40 % Never contribute to the Lord's work
70 % Never attend Sunday evening worship
75 % Never assume responsibility in the program of the church
95 % Never win a soul to Christ and
100 % EXPECT TO GO TO HEAVEN
WHERE ARE YOU LISTED IN THE SURVEY?
A National survey for various churches revealed these startling facts about church members:
10 % Cannot be found
20 % Never attend
25 % Never Pray
35 % Never read the word of God
40 % Never contribute to the Lord's work
70 % Never attend Sunday evening worship
75 % Never assume responsibility in the program of the church
95 % Never win a soul to Christ and
100 % EXPECT TO GO TO HEAVEN
WHERE ARE YOU LISTED IN THE SURVEY?
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
"..THY WORD IS TRUTH."
THE FATAL ACCIDENTby: Dario D. Belviz
While in our travel at Northern Palawan last February 10th to 14th 2009, we are surprised to see the wreck passenger Jeepney at zigzag road of Northern Palawan. According to some people in the area this passenger jeepney was crash one week ago, it was loaded of more than 50 sacks of rice and not less than 20 passengers. Unfortunately, three people were died, including the driver, and the conductor. Brethren and friends, we are always reminded of the lessons we can take from this tragedy;
DEATH COMES TO US ALL: Death is described by the scriptures as a house to which man is brought (Job 30:23). The wise man said “For the living know that they shall die” (Ecclesiastes 9:5). The Hebrew Told: “and it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment “(Hebrew 9:27). The Psalmist informed” “ what man is that liveth, and shall not see death” (Psalm 89:48). Again, the wise man emphasized “there is no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither hath he power in the day of death...” (Ecclesiastes 8:8). So, Nobody can escaped in the day of death, all ages die, infants, young school children, teenagers, early 20’s, the middle aged, the older, whether rich or poor, wise or foolish.(Eccl.9:1-2).
WE NEVER KNOW WHAT A DAY MAY BRING FORTH: We never know that before the day the death of those passengers, the driver and the conductor, maybe they were happy to talk with their wife, and children. These love ones, had no idea that it is the last time that they could talk. They would never see them again..!. The Proverb says “ Boast not thyself of tomorrow; for thou knowest not a day may bring forth” ( Proverb 27:1). James said it this way, “whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow” (James 4:14). So, we all need to live everyday as if it were the last..!
LIFE IS SHORT: The Psalmist said “Remember how short my time is..!(Psalm 89:47), “ a handbreadth”(Psalm 39:5), “a step”(I Sam.20:3), “ a flower that is cut down” (Job 14:1-2), “ of few days”(Job 14:1), as “a grass’(Psalm 103:15, “ as a shadow”(Job14:2), “ a vapor” ( Jas.4:14), “ a moment”(I Cor.4:17). These are the Lord’s description of the brevity of life. So, if our life is really short and frail, we need to value our time “.. Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:12) a wise man will number his days, realizing that they will come to an end. In numbering our days, we need to learn to make our days count. We need to redeem the time (Eph.5:16).
CONCLUSION: Life is a precious gift – do not neglect it (Eccl.3:12-13, 22; 11:9-12:1, 13-14). God graciously gives us time and opportunity to learn and obey him to avoid eternal death for our sins (Rome 3:23; 6:23; 2:3-4; 2 Pet.3:9). In view of death, my friends, today is the day you should repent of every sin and obey Jesus Christ.( Acts 2:38; Mark 16:16).
Monday, February 16, 2009
Preaching Trip at Northern Palawan - 02/10-14/2009
My dear Brethren, this last February 10th - 14th 2009, I am blessed again to have another Preaching trip at Northern Palawan, together with our some fellow dedicated gospel Preachers from Southern and Northern part of Palawan. Namely; brother Jonathan Sapitula, Emmanuel Sapitula, Sammy Cabansa, Edward Belando, Judson Montimor, Mitozyl Sanchez, Alberto Jabagat, and Mike Garcia. We thanks to the Lord to this opportunity, because we continually preach thy Word and to visit our dear brethren. Like the apostle Paul said to Barnabas " let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord and see how they do" ( Acts 15:36). But our trip is not only to visit them but.."exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much Tribulations enter into the Kingdom of God" ( Acts 14:22). So, my dear brethren and friends, once again, I am glad to share to you some of our photos during this trip, our Home Bible study and baptism. God bless you all thank you so much - brother Dario D. Belviz
Our Photos while waiting the time to begin our Home Bible study to one of the contact at Kemdeng Village San Vicente, Palawan. I am standing from left, then followed by bro. Emmanuel Sapitula ( Preaches at Babanga church of Christ - Brookes Point, Palawan), bro. Alberto Jabagat ( Preaches at Kemdeng church of Christ -San Vicente, Palawan). bro. Mitozyl Sanchez ( Preaches at Sandoval church of Christ - Roxas, palawan), Bro. Edward Belando ( Preaches at Burirao church of Christ - Narra, Palawan), bro. Jonathan Sapitula ( Preaches at Locon and Mantalong church of Christ), bro. Judson Montimor ( Preaches at Aramaywan-2 church of Christ - Narra, Palawan) and bro. Sammy Cabansa ( Preaches at Tagpirara and Saraza church of Christ - Brookes Point, Palawan).
Two souls were baptized into the one body of Christ at Busybees Taytay, they are Vic Garcia-47 years old, formerly in the faith of Catholicism, and Allan Garcia 40 years old. We rejoice to our Lord Jesus Christ to these new addition to His Kingdom.Please pray for them too that they will continue to served the Lord faithfully ( Rev. 2:10)
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
"..THY WORD IS TRUTH."
“I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH” – NOT MY CHURCHES!
by: Dario D. Belviz
JESUS SAID: “And I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church: and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it”
(Matthew 16:18). My friends what can we learn from this clear statement of Jesus? Join me open your Bible and “let us plead together” – Isaiah 43:26. When Christ said “I will build my church” it means that;
1.) The church had not yet built when Jesus declared these words: I heard one time from the mouth of renowned Tele-evangelist here in the Philippines that according to him, the church mentioned by Jesus Christ in Matthew 16:18 had already established many years ago, he proved it by using Acts 7:38. If this kind of explanation is true, then, Jesus Christ would not have said “I will build my church” rather, he would say, “I have already built my church”. Friends, the church were not established prior to the declaration of Christ promise. We should be aware “Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirit whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world” – I John 4:1.
2.) Jesus was to be the Builder of the church: The church was not established by Moses or other Patriarchs; it was not also built by Joseph Smith, Alexander Campbell or any other man who called themselves as God’s Messenger in the last days. It is very clear from the light of the scriptures that only Jesus Christ is the Builder, Author, great architect, the foundation and finisher of the church. (I Corinthians 3:10-11).
3.) The church belongs only to Christ: Jesus alone own the church, NOT MAN. Jesus Christ purchased it with His own blood – Acts 20:28 “ Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flocks over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood”. From this pin of Apostle Paul, we can learn that Christ did not purchase the church until he shed his own blood, or the church was not established before his death at the cross. Jesus Christ called it, “my church” (singular) not “my churches” (plural). The Scriptures also teaches us that there is only “ONE BODY” or “ONE CHURCH” (Eph. 4:4; Col.1:18, 24). If the claims of Denominational teachers that “ALL CHURCHES” throughout the world are owns by Christ was correct, then, Jesus Christ did not tell us the truth when He said “I will build my church”. My dear friend’s only “ONE CHURCH” is belong to Christ. It is under His Authority since He is the head of the body – the church (Matthew 28:18; Col.1:18, 24).
Now my dear friend’s, we know that Jesus Christ built His own church and established His Kingdom (Acts 2:47; 5:11; Col.1:13, 18, Revelation 5:9-10; Acts 20:28). We cannot be right before Jesus if we are not in His body – the church (I Peter 2:5-9). Christ is the Savior of the body – the church (Eph.5:23; Col.1:18, 24). Where are you now my friends, are you a member of the Lord’s Body – the church? If not, I invite you to search the scriptures (John 5:39; 2 Tim.3:15-17) hear the word (Rome 10:17) Believe (Hebrew 11:6) Repent (Acts 17:30) Confess (Rome 10:9-10) be Baptized (Mark 16:15-16; Acts 2:38; I Peter 3:21) and the Lord added you to the church “Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.” – Acts 2:47.
(Matthew 16:18). My friends what can we learn from this clear statement of Jesus? Join me open your Bible and “let us plead together” – Isaiah 43:26. When Christ said “I will build my church” it means that;
1.) The church had not yet built when Jesus declared these words: I heard one time from the mouth of renowned Tele-evangelist here in the Philippines that according to him, the church mentioned by Jesus Christ in Matthew 16:18 had already established many years ago, he proved it by using Acts 7:38. If this kind of explanation is true, then, Jesus Christ would not have said “I will build my church” rather, he would say, “I have already built my church”. Friends, the church were not established prior to the declaration of Christ promise. We should be aware “Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirit whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world” – I John 4:1.
2.) Jesus was to be the Builder of the church: The church was not established by Moses or other Patriarchs; it was not also built by Joseph Smith, Alexander Campbell or any other man who called themselves as God’s Messenger in the last days. It is very clear from the light of the scriptures that only Jesus Christ is the Builder, Author, great architect, the foundation and finisher of the church. (I Corinthians 3:10-11).
3.) The church belongs only to Christ: Jesus alone own the church, NOT MAN. Jesus Christ purchased it with His own blood – Acts 20:28 “ Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flocks over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood”. From this pin of Apostle Paul, we can learn that Christ did not purchase the church until he shed his own blood, or the church was not established before his death at the cross. Jesus Christ called it, “my church” (singular) not “my churches” (plural). The Scriptures also teaches us that there is only “ONE BODY” or “ONE CHURCH” (Eph. 4:4; Col.1:18, 24). If the claims of Denominational teachers that “ALL CHURCHES” throughout the world are owns by Christ was correct, then, Jesus Christ did not tell us the truth when He said “I will build my church”. My dear friend’s only “ONE CHURCH” is belong to Christ. It is under His Authority since He is the head of the body – the church (Matthew 28:18; Col.1:18, 24).
Now my dear friend’s, we know that Jesus Christ built His own church and established His Kingdom (Acts 2:47; 5:11; Col.1:13, 18, Revelation 5:9-10; Acts 20:28). We cannot be right before Jesus if we are not in His body – the church (I Peter 2:5-9). Christ is the Savior of the body – the church (Eph.5:23; Col.1:18, 24). Where are you now my friends, are you a member of the Lord’s Body – the church? If not, I invite you to search the scriptures (John 5:39; 2 Tim.3:15-17) hear the word (Rome 10:17) Believe (Hebrew 11:6) Repent (Acts 17:30) Confess (Rome 10:9-10) be Baptized (Mark 16:15-16; Acts 2:38; I Peter 3:21) and the Lord added you to the church “Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.” – Acts 2:47.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Reneboy Carmelino & Marichu Suico Nuptial - January 28 , 2009
Last January 28, 2009 I was in Tagdao Quezon, Palawan. About 137 Kilometers away from the City of Puerto Princesa. I was there as Officiating Minister for the wedding of our Brother Reneboy Carmelino & sister Marichu Suico..!
Some of our Brethren & fellow gospel Preachers at Southern Part of Palawan. In Front (form left) bro. William Lagan With his wife sister Antonia Lagan, Judson Montimor, and Bro. Jonathan Sapitula. Standing from left: bro. Wilfredo Estiandan, Quirino Montimor, Sister Antonia Lagan, Edward Belando, Eddie Favila, Ramon Suico, Reuben Tiburan and bro. Sammy Cabansa. This photo was taken right after the wedding.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Preaching Trip at Northern, Palawan - 01/13-16/2009
Brethren, I am glad to share to you, that last January 13-16/2009, myself with our fellow Preachers in Northern Palawan, namely: brother Mitozyl Sanchez, Cesar Gundao, and Jonathan Arias. We had the opportunity again to preach the faithful words of our Lord Jesus Christ to this remote and far place. We had also the opportunity to visit our brethren in Stockfile congregation at Roxas, Palawan, our brethren in Kemdeng congregation at San Vicente, as well our brethren in Canique Taytay, Palawan. In that, I am happy to show you some of our photos on this trip while doing Home Bible study to the people of Northern Palawan..!-bro.Dario D. Belviz
The Brethren at Puerto Princesa City church of Christ..!
We are working in peace and harmony, " endeavoring to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace" ( Eph.4:3), believing and upholding the Bible as "God's revelation, that Jesus is "God with us" ( Matt.1:23), and that " in Him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily" (Col.2:9). We stand united in honoring the Son of God, Jesus Christ our Saviour, and in doing all things by his Authority (Col3:17). We endeavor to "speak only as the oracles of God" (IPet.4:11) and Believe Jesus has all Authority (Matt.28:18). So, all our actions and teaching are based upon the word of God. As a result we are growing in love for one another and for all men (IThes.3:12-13).
Friday, January 23, 2009
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