Baptism at Lada Village, Brooke's Point, Palawan..!

Yesterday morning, jubilantly received the photo's of Baptism that was took place at the Village of Lada Brooke's Point, Palawan. Three (3) precious souls was baptized into the one body of Christ. This was the fruit of jointly efforts of our fellow gospel preachers in Brooke's Point Palawan namely; bro. Jonathan Sapitula, Emmanuel Sapitula, Sammy Cabansa, Wilfredo Estiandan and more. This past few weeks these brethren conducted a Home Bible study to their contact at Lada Village. Fortunately, on their first session their were 20 in attendace who attended the Bible study, one of the visitor is a member of "one cup" group who loved to argue to our brothers in the issue of "Lord Supper". And this gave to our brethren the opportunity to better explain to this "one cup" visitor. Then, this last 07/13/09 around 6:00 P.M. a follow-up Home Bible study was done by our brothers and it was resulted the Baptism of these three precious souls of the same night. Once more, we rejoice to our Lord Jesus Christ to these new addition to His blessed kindom. Let us continue to do our best to plant the seed of God's word and let God do the rest (I Cor.3:6). - In Christian love, Dario D. Belviz -

Three (3) souls was baptized into the one body of Christ last 07/13/09 at the village of Lada Brooke's Point Palawan. Brother Wilfredo Estiandan ( preaches at Pangobilian church of Christ) offered a prayer before the Baptism of these three precious souls..!

Brother Wilfredo Estiandan doing the immersion..!

Brother Sammy Cabansa helping brother Wilfredo Estiandan in doing the immersion...!

A prayer offered after the baptism! asking sincere request to the Lord for the newly baptized souls that they will continue to serve the Lord with all sincerely and faithfully (Rev.2:10)

Several Baptism from different places in Palawan..!

Another Good news! two baptism was took place last 07/05/09 at two different places here in the island of Palawan. That was in Saraza church of christ where brother Sammy Cabansa preaches and at Sandoval-area-4 church of Christ where brother Mitozyl Sanchez is currently working for this new established congregation. Once again, they want to share to us all the fruits of their labor for the caused of Christ..!

Baptism in Sandoval church of Christ at Roxas, Palawan (07/05/09). Brother Mitozyl Sanchez doing the immersion for Estelita Bajos who used to be a long time Catholic member. But through the efforts of our brethren on this congregation for always inviting Estelita to attend the services of the congregation each sunday, finally this old lady learned the truth and obeyed the gospel. Please pray for her too that she will continue to serve the Lord faithfully.(Rev. 2:10)

This Baptism was took place at Saraza Brooke'sPoint Palawan (07/05/09). Two souls were baptized into the one body of Christ. Brother Sammy Cabansa officiated the baptism, he is currenty preaches at Saraza church of Christ and Tagpirara church of Christ both congregation are faithful and strive to uphold the sound teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ. Please pray for the brethren on this both congregation for they presently experience some hardship, especially those little children experiencing some health problem..!

New church Building - Pangobilian church of Christ at Brooke's Point, Palawan, Philippines..!

Yesterday morning 07/02/2009 I received some Photo's from brother Wilfredo Estiandan who works with the Lord's church at Pangobilian Brooke's Point, Palawan. He wants to share us all their happiness and excitement for the partial complation of Pangobilian church building, which are now use by our dear brethren on that local congregation. He would like also to say a million of thanks to all the brethren on this congregation as well to all the American brethren who jointly offered their help financially and prayerfully for the accomplishment of this efforts. God bless you all my dear brethren... In Christian love -Dario D. Belviz

Some of the Brethren at Pangobilian church of Christ in Brooke's Point, Palawan with their little children. This is their uncompleted church building before....!

Brother Wilfredo Estiandan (wearing white sando and dirty white short) while doing a carpentry works at the Pangobilian church building.

The Brethren at Pangobilian church of Christ in Brooke's Point, Palawan. They are all happy to see the fruits of their efforts that their new church building is almost completed. Through their solidarity and with the help of faithful brethren in the U.S. both prayerfully and financially this church building was erected. We are very much thankful also to brother Wilfredo Estiandan who preaches for this congregation and for his unwavering efforts and dedication for the works of the Lord, as well to his loving wife (sister Shirley Estiandan) and children who are very supportive to his preaching efforts. Most of the brethren on this congregation was formerly belongs to "Liberal and One cup group". We rejoice to our Lord Jesus Christ that they learned the truth and they are now belong to a faithful congregation of the Lord. Pray for this congregation and their efforts for the gospel, please...!

Baptism at Tagpirara church of Christ (07/01/09) - Brooke's Point, Palawan, Philippines

Received some Photo's of baptism (July 01/2009) from our brethren in Tagpirara church of Christ through the preacher who works there which is brother Sammy Cabansa. It is always good to see the progress of the Lord's work in every places where the faithful words of our Lord Jesus Christ is being preached. Thanks also to all the faithful soldiers of Christ who dedicated themselves in this rewarding activities in the view of great hereafter. Please pray for our brethren on this congregation as well to this newly convert. May they continue to serve the Lord faithfully (Rev. 2:10) - In Christian love - Dario D. Belviz

Brother Sammy Cabansa almost ready in doing the immersion.. you see the condition of the river...! maybe its looks like the river of Jordan where Naaman refused to go and wash for seven times...(2King 5:9-14).

The Action of Baptism: "...and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him." (Acts 8:38) " Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death; that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life" (Rome 6:3-4).

Brother Emmanuel Sapitula (first from left) with the newly convert (wearing red-tshirt) along with some brethren in Tagpirara congregation. Brother Sammy Cabansa (from right) is working for this congregation. Most of the brethren on this congregation are belongs to tribal people are at the bottom of economic ladder in a third world economy. Despite of their difficulties they continue to cleave unto the Lord with purpose on their hearts (Acts 11:23)

Some of our sisters and little children at Tagpirara church of christ with Brother Jonathan Sapitula (second from left) and brother Sammy Cabansa (first from right)..!

Visitation to the Brethren and Wedding Invitation by the brethren at Jolo, Roxas, Palawan..!

This last June 27/28/2009 we are invited by brother Victor Bacaltos of Jolo Roxas, Palawan to attend the wedding of his daughter ( sister Mary Vic Bacaltos). Our fellow gospel preachers from Southern part of Palawan ( bro. Jonathan Sapitula, Emmanuel Sapitula, Sammy Cabansa, Eddie Favila, Judson Montimor, Edward Belando and Reuben Tiburan) had waked up early morning around 3. A.M. to prepare themselves in a long journey to Jolo Roxas, Palawan. Around 10 A.M., they arrived to my home here in the city, then after a few minutes of rest, we continue our travel towards Northern palawan. After almost 3 hours of travel we all safely arrived at Jolo and thanks to the Lord for our safe travel. At the Village of Jolo we are happy to see and greet our brethren, the congregation on this place is few in numbers, but they continue to strive more for the Lord and remain to be faithful (Rev.2:10) unto death. We had also the opportunity to visit our brethren at Bayugon congregation about 12 kilometers away from the Village of Jolo. We spent our night at Bayugon and had a wonderful time to talk with the brethren there, encouraging them to be "steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, for asmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord" -( ICorinthians 15:58). - In Christian love - Dario D. Belviz

The Photo's of Gospel Preachers in front of Bayugon church building at Roxas, Palawan. From Left: Brother Emmanuel Sapitula (Brooke's Point, Palawan) Yoli Buncag (Roxas, Palawan)Judson Montimor (Narra, Palawan), Eddie Favila (Espanola,Palawan), Edward Belando (Narra,Palawan), Dario Belviz (Puerto Princesa City), Sammy Cabansa (Brooke's Point, Palawan), Bonifacio Buncag (Roxas, Palawan), Reuben Tiburan (Aborlan, Palawan), Mitozyl Sanchez (Roxas, Palawan). brother Jonathan Sapitula is not included in this picture because he is our photographer at that time.."thanks brd"..

This is brother Yoli Buncag who preaches for this congregation. Despite of no support, he with great love continues to e active and enduring servant of God and His church. He will appreciate anyone who would like to have fellowship to him financially. Please know that even $25.00 of monthly help to him from any interested brethren there in the U.S. will be a great contribution already towards the work of saving lost souls in our country. It will be fully acknowledged and appreciated for Christ's sake and to God's glory. If there is any interested brethren there in the U.S. who want to fellowship with this brother financially, please let me know and I will put in contact with him..Please pray for him, to his loving family, and to the family of God whom he served in this place..

Before our visit to the brethren at Bayugon. brother Victor Bacaltos had prepare a delicious dinner for us. Setting from left: brother Jonathan Sapitula, Emmanuel Sapitula, Mitozyl Sanchez, Brother Victor Bacaltos (standing) then bro. Dario D. Belviz, Judson Montimor and brother Edward Belando..

The wedding Day: Brother Victor Bacaltos gladly marched his daughter (sister Mary Vic Bacaltos).

The Groom and Bride in front of brother Jonathan Sapitula ( a wedding officiating Minister). Each of them is preparing themselves for the wedding ceremony..

Brother Jonathan Sapitula while rendering his message to the Groom & Bride. Encouraging them to be faithful to each other " Marriage is honorable in all..." ( Hebrew 13:4).

Brother Jonathan Sapitula gave the Bible to the Groom and Bride after he made a brief comments on it (Isaiah 34:16; 2Tim.3:15-17).

The Wedding officiating Minister declared: " Usshers, please unveil and unchord Balbino and Mary Vic and the husband, Balbino, may now kiss his bride with every honor before all men and God"...

The Photo's of Bride and Groom together with their ushers and usherettes right after the wedding ceremony..

"..THY WORD IS TRUTH.."

FOLLOWING THE RIGHT BOOK

A Missionary once presented a Bible to a young Indian, who possessed a fair knowledge of the English language, and exhorted him to read it and OBEY ITS COMMANDMENTS. The Book was received and read as requested. Some time afterward the Indian met the preacher, and said to him" " I want you to go with me to the river. I want to be baptized." " I can baptize you without going to the river", said the preacher. "Where?" inquired the red man. "Here" replied the preacher. Said the Indian in a tone of surprise" " I don't see how you can baptize me here, where there is no water" " We can have the water brought for the purpose," responded the preacher. But the young Indian man was perplexed: he could not understand how they were to baptize him after the water was brought. The Preacher then explained to him that they could baptize him "by pouring a little water on his forehead." Is that baptism?'' "Yes", said the preacher. Not yet quite satisfied, the young Indian man replied: " well, if that is baptism, you have given me the wrong book".

His idea seemed to be that each denomination had a Bible of its own, and that the minister had, through mistake, given him one that represented baptism to be immersion. The impression that baptism is immersion was made upon his mind by reading the Bible; but if pouring (or sprinkling) is baptism, it must be learned from some other book: that is, the same book cannot teach both pouring and immersion to be baptism. Why not? Because there is such a difference between pouring and immersion that if the one is taught to be baptism, the other one cannot be. ( The Sword of the Spirit Bulletin - 03/31/09)

"..THY WORDS IS TRUTH.."

THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST
By: Dario D. Belviz

We read several testimony from so many religious leader predicted the date of Christ second coming, unfortunately all of them had failed to prove their prediction. But one thing is undeniable and no one can contest this fact; the Christ second coming is CERTAIN! But we never know when it will happen, no exact time and date revealed by the scriptures, but we are always reminded by the scriptures “ Watch therefore; for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come” – Matthew 24:42

THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST IS CERTAIN: It is unquestionably established by the testimony of the following; (1) ANGEL – “which also said, ye men of Galilee’ why stand ye gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven “- Acts 1:11 (2) APOSTLE PAUL – “ For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first” – I Thess. 4:16 (3) APOSTLE JOHN – “ Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.” – I John 3:2 (4) JESUS CHRIST HIMSELF – “ And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also” – John 14:1-4. These are all the reliable testimony from the angel of the Lord, from the Apostles, and above all from the Lord Jesus Christ, He promised that He will “COME AGAIN” we can hold firmly this promised without any hesitation. “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise” – 2 Peter 3:9

THE TIME IS UNKNOWN: When will Jesus come? No one knows..! God did not revealed concerning the exact day and hour “The secret things belong unto the Lord our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever...” (Deuteronomy 29:29). Jesus Christ said: “But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the son, but the Father” (Mark 13:32). The scriptures teaches that Christ coming will be sudden “...the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night” ( IThess. 5:2). But sadly, despite of this truth that NO ONE KNOWS the exact date and hour of Christ second coming, still many had attempts and tried as date-setters for Christ second coming. But they are all wrong and become a deceiver of truth. Let the records speaks who are they;

a) WILLIAM MILLER – Founder of Adventist Movement, he Predicted that Christ Second coming would came in October 1843 but it was not so, again he reason out that he was miscalculated and predicted again that Christ come again in 1844. (D.M. Canright, Seventh day Aventism Renounced – Reprint of 14th edition, Nashville: B.C. Good Pasture N.D. Pages 68-80)

b) CHARLES T. RUSSEL – Founder of the religious group Known as “Jehovah Witnesses”: He said the Lord came in 1874 ( Charles Russel, studies in the Scripture, series III, Thy Kingdom come, NY: International Bible Student Ass. 1899 Pages: 124, 127,133).
Now, it is clearly that the prediction of these religious leaders had failed and never fulfilled. They “spoke presumptuously” “prophesy lies” “they prophesy unto you a false vision”. God said “ When a prophet speaketh in the name of the Lord, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the Lord hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shall not be afraid of him” ( Deut. 18:22 ; Jer.14:14).

HIS COMING WILL BE VISIBLE: Some teaches that Christ Second coming is “secret” but the scripture teaches us that His coming will be visible “Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him,” (Rev. 1:7) “ For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be” “ And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumphet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other” (Matt.24:27,31).

WHEN JESUS COME: The earth will be burned up (2 Peter 3:7-10), the dead shall be raised incorruptible (John 5:28-29, I Cor.15:22, 24, 52; 15:40), “the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books” (Rev. 20:11-12; Rome 14:10-12; IICor. 5:10).

CONCLUSION: Friends let us heed the solemn warning from the Scriptures “Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh” (Matt. 24:44) “And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares” – Luke 21:34

Baptism at Sandoval Area-4 church of Christ in Roxas, Palawan..!

Few days ago, I received photos of Baptism from Brother Mitozyl Sanchez who work with the Lord church at Sandoval area-4 in Roxas Palawan. Once more he wants to share this good news to us all... “The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also save us,..” – I Peter 3:21
-Bro. Dario D. Belviz-

Brother Mitozyl Sanchez officiating the baptism..!

Brother Mitozyl Sanchez and the newly baptized sister – Julieta Santillana, she is a widow and formerly a member of Bible Baptist Church. Thanks to the Lord that finally she obeyed the gospel…!

Our sister carefully watching their steps, while going to the river, one of them was sister Nizhy Sanchez, beloved wife of brother Mitozyl Sanchez..!

Photo of brethren after the baptism..!

Our brethren at Sandoval area-4 church of Christ. This picture was taken after their Sunday service; all are almost ready to witness the baptism..!

PUTTING-UP THE SIGN BOARD..!

Our brothers in the church jointly working together in putting-up the church sign board at the main street going to our place of worship here in the city of Puerto Princesa. Apostle Paul said – “From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love” (Eph. 4:16).

Our Schedule of services here in the city of Puerto Princesa. We extend a sincere welcome to all of our visitors; it is an honor to have you in our services.

Finally, the church sign board here in the city was already installed at the main street going to our meeting place, this would be beneficial to all the visiting brethren coming from different places in Palawan who would want to attend the church services.

Our brothers jointly working to connect the sign board to the main post made of galvanized Pipe.

Brother Marlo Agbisit firmly holding the sign board – He is presently working at Bureau of Fire Protection as Fire chief Investigator in the Province of Palawan, he and his family is a faithful member of the Lord church here in the city of Puerto Princesa.

– Our brothers in the church at Puerto Princesa City gladly digging the hole in putting-up the church sign board here in the city.

"..THY WORD IS TRUTH.."

WHO IS THE LAST PROPHET?

by: Dario D. Belviz

The Qur’an of Islam said “…No Prophet will come after him. Allah the exalted says: Muhammad is not the father of any man among you, but he is the messenger of Allah, the last of the Prophets. And Allah is Ever All Aware of everything”. ( Qur’an 33:40) – (The Foundation – Islamic Studies, call and guidance of the Philippines – Page: 37).
For the Muslim believers they believed that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah, the LAST (emphasized mine: D.D.B.) of the Prophets. But Friends, if we will only be honest to search the scriptures (John 5:39; 2Tim. 3:15-17) we could find the true Saviour & Prophet and not be deceived by so many false Prophets (Matthew 24:24).
God promised to raise up a prophet “I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brethren, and will put My words in his mouth, and He shall speak to them all that I command Him, And It shall be that whoever will not hear My words, which He speaks in My name, I will require it of him” (Deut. 18:18-19). This passage was speaking only of Christ not to any person pretending to be the last Prophet. Peter quoted it in Acts 3:22-23 and applied it to Jesus Christ. Stephen also quoted this same passage in the sermon which cost him his life (Acts 7:37).
The New Testament always speaks of Jesus Christ as “The Prophet”. It was in the Galilee that Jesus Christ Fed the 5,000.00 people with “five barley loaves and two small fish” (John 6:1-14). When the people had been fed and there was still bread to spare, they said, “This is truly the Prophet, who is come into the world” (John 6:14).
Jesus is God’s final Spokesman – the final - The last Prophet - The Hebrew writer reminds us of how “God, who at various times and in different ways spoke in time, past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoke to us by His son …” (Heb. 1:1-2).
God said “whoever will not hear My words, which He speaks in My name, I will require it of him” (Deut. 18:19).

The Hebrew writer mentions the consequences of neglecting the message of Christ – the final Prophet. (Hebrew 2:1-4).

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

Brother Emmanuel Sapitula who works with the Lord's church at Babanga church of Christ - Brooke's Point, Palawan perform this baptism...!

Brother Jonathan Sapitula who works with the Lord's church at Mantalong and Locon church of Christ in Brooke's Point, Palawan Perform this baptism...!

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

Taken while brother Mitozyl Sanchez was further explaining to the 3 converts about the significant of Baptism..!

Brother Mitozyl Sanchez prayed for the 3 converts before they will immersed into Christ..!

The Action of Baptism...!

The Converts were very glad because they know that their sins were already forgiven. - These newly converts are: From Left; Marites Ebanada, Charis Castromayor and Lovely Castromayor. Please, pray for them that they will continue to be faithful to the Lord ( Rev. 2:10).

"..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."

"..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).