A Large Box from a brother in United States of America..!

In behalf of the brethren here in Puerto Princesa city church of Christ, I am glad to let you know my dear friends and brethren in the Lord, that I received a large Box containing valuable materials from brother Craig Meyer of Dickinson, Texas U.S.A. Once again, we want to say a Billions of thanks with our love to brother Craig Meyer. We are so proud of you my dear brother. We commend you to our gracious Lord God for your love and concern worthy of His eternal reward. God bless you and thank you so much... In christian love - Dario D. Belviz

Large Box from brother Craig Meyer of Dickinson, Texas U.S.A. This box full of used Hymn Books, 3 boxes of Brand new English Bible, several Thompson chain Reference Bible, Medicine (Aspirin) and other valuable books such as Bible Dictionaries, etc.

Wow! a Thompson chain reference Bible a very useful books that contained more aids to study the word of God. But it's really expensive when you buy it to any christian books here in the Philippines. Brother Craig Meyer had sent to us several Thompson chain reference Bible, But I already shared to some of our fellow gospel preachers.. sorry..!

I'm so happy to have a Bible Dictionary and other valuables books that can help us to study of thy words.. thanks brother Craig..!

Hello friends! You want this Bible?

Used hymns books, several used Bibles (english) medicine (aspirin) and other valuable books such Bible dictionaries, commentaries, etc. Most of this used hymn books will be use by the church here in Puerto Princesa, but we will do some repairs and cover this hymn books. We are also willing to share some of it to any interested congregation here in Palawan who wants to use the English Hymn Books. The medicine will be distribute to our brethren in deprive places both in Southern and Northern, Palawan..

A 3 boxes of brand new Bibles (english) with was sent to us by brother Craig Meyer. I am more than willing to give this Bibles to any interested faithful Christians who need English Bible...!

Gospel Meeting - Puerto Princesa City church of Christ...!

The Puerto Princesa City church of christ had its Gospel Meeting Last 08/26-27/09. it was attended by several Gospel preachers coming from different places in Palawan. It's our pleasure to have them, each of them had gaven the opportunity to speak before the brethren and invited guest. (below you can see their faces while doing the preaching). I am very much thankful to each member of Puerto Princesa church for their cooperation and love, so that this efforts would become possible. Thanks also to all our fellow preachers who participated on this gospel meeting. Above all... To God be the Glory...!

Our gospel meeting finally begun on the night of August 26 with our first speaker brother Edward Belando...!

Brother Edward Belando - our first speaker for our gospel meeting..he works with the Lord's church at Iraan Burirao Narra, Palawan..!

Night of August 26 the brethren attentively listened to our first speaker which is brother Edward Belando...!

He is brother Manuel I. Agbisit - my father in-law. One of the long time gospel preacher here in the island of Palawan....!

The night of August 26 the brethren spent their night to our small church building...!

Some brethren while taking their breakfast! hot coffee, scrable egg with bitter fruit, pork adobo, etc...!

My good friend! brother Jonathan Sapitula of Brookes Point, Palawan. Faithful, strong and hard working gospel preacher. We really appreciated his efforts and time to participate in our gospel meeting here in Puerto Princesa City..!

Brother Mitozyl Sanchez who works with the two congregation in Roxas, Palawan. He gladly presented us a lesson about " God hath joined together let no Man put assunder" - Matt. 19:6. On this lesson he pointed out four major points in which God had joined together and it was impossible to put assunder. One of this is the relation of "Husband and wife" , " Christ & the church", " Faith & works " and " baptism & Salvation"....!

Brother Emmanuel Sapitula delivering his lesson about " One cup controversy" and he did a good job by presenting this lesson. Brother Emmanuel working with the Lord's church at Babanga in Brooke's Point, Palawan....!

Morning of August 27! the preachers while on singing...!

He is brother Sammy Cabansa who works with the Lord's church at Tagpirara and Samariniana in Brooke's point, Palawan...pray for his work please!

He is brother Eddie Favila - Preaches at Iniaran church of Christ in Espanola Palawan. A former worker of " Gospel church " 12 years ago. His desires to argue with the other workers of different groups of denomination, is one of his best way to find contacts for Home bible study in their place. It's our pleasure to have him in our gospel meeting here in Puerto Princesa, along with others preachers coming from diffrenet places in Palawan...!

He is brother Reuben Tiburan preaches at Tagpait church of Christ in Aborlan, Palawan....!

He is brother Qurino Montimor, our beloved brother in the Lord, considered as one of the oldest preachers in Palawan, He was converted into the Lord's church in year 1974, and continue serving faithfully to the Lord until this day. Before His conversition into the Lord Church he was a worker of "Presbyterian church" in the island of Palawan, which was assigned to work in different places in the island. But through the mercy of the Lord He found out the truth and obeyed it. He used to received some financial assitance from U.S. individual sister in year 2001, but it was only lasted for three months, it was suddenly cut-off without prior noticed, until now he could not find any replacement for it. If their is any one of you there in the U.S. who are willing to help and fellowship with this old brother, please help him, and surely , he will appreciate it very much..!

Myself doing some additional comments and accepting questions from the audience after the teaching of each assigned speakers...!

He is brother Judson Montimor who works with the Lord's church at Aramaywan, Narra, Palawan....!

He is brother Jonathan Arias who works with the Lord's church at Stockfile Roxas, Palawan. A former ordained pastor of "Grace gospel church of Christ things to come Mission" Thanks to the Lord that he learned the truth and obeyed the gospel, he is now serving in the true church of the Lord for almost 13 years, despite receiving limited amount of financial support from U.S. brethren, he continue to work hard for the Lord and to His kingdom...!

Before the end of the meeting on August 27, the group of our fellow gospel preachers, had the opportunity to practice some spiritual songs with the aid of brother Manuel Agbisit as served as our music teacher at that time. The preachers had grouped into four groups. The singing practice was went well, we felt satisfaction and happiness... To God be the Glory..!

Gospel Meeting..!

Hello to everyone! I'm sorry, I failed to update my blogsite this past few weeks, my work here really keep me busy. The church here in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines is now preparing for our Gospel Meeting this coming August 26-28, 2009. We invited numerous speakers for this meeting from our fellow gospel preachers at Southern and Northern Part of Palawan. Pray for this efforts, please!

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).