MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF SABANG CHURCH OF CHRIST DISCIPLES

MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF SABANG CHURCH OF CHRIST DISCIPLES

June 2007 Volume 5 Number 6

Beneath Heaven and Earth(Travel journal of Anjell Samonte on her trip to Banaue) second of two parts

When we arrived at Bontoc we went to their museum. Despite feeling tired we made effort to explore the museum and be taught on Bontoc’s culture and tribal way of life. Bontoc Museum is divided in two – the indoor

section and the outdoor area. The indoor museum is where one sees photo display of their ancestors, their equipment, their dress and their gods. You can also read there the description of their lifestyle and culture. I’ve learned there about their head hunting game, a seasonal sport where different tribes join and hunts one head of a man from another tribe which they cut, thus coming out as winner. This gory sport was stopped when Americans came who introduced “tug-o-war” as a replacement. The outdoor museum replicates a Bontoc village of the past era showing typical structures such as couple’s hut; the “olog” which is equivalent to a dormitory for boys and girls; the elders’ meeting area; village kitchen; a boar’s cage around which is the camote tops garden as feeding area for domestically raised pigs. After this walk in the outdoor museum we proceeded to the museum shop. Through the big map in it I realized that we have been traveling to two provinces of the CAR (Cordillera Autonomous Region) - Mt. Province,

where Sagada and Bontoc are, and Ifugao where Banaue is. So, Mountain Province must not be confused with Ifugao! A learning insight for many of us who tend to mix up Ifugao as being in the Mt. Province.On our way back to Banaue we made a brief stop for pictorial at Bayo View Point. A view point is where you can get a beautiful panorama of rice terraces in different towns within the mountain ranges. Along the road we stopped again in a small flea market selling fresh vegetables at cheap prices. The mothers, of course, in the group grabbed the opportunity to buy these costly products back in the city. We then headed straight to our lodging house with darkness overtaking us in the road. Our van seems to be the only one left running in this dangerously winding path but God proved to be the Master Pilot guiding the skillful hand of our driver. Upon reaching the inn, we took our supper and our tired bodies just crashed on bed sleeping so soundly that night.Morning came signaling a new day which has for its itinerary Banaue Poblacion and its environs. Hiring a jeepney we went to Banaue View Points – at least two, one of which was the scenery printed in the one thousand peso bill. In this view point visitors can also walked on the first ledge of the terraces. We took good pictures from here. The second location which was just a few meters away was much higher than the first view point. Here my mom rented out one Igorot head dress and took turns wearing it for solo shots. We also bought pasalubong here and some native equipment. After eating a delightful lunch we went to the Banaue Museum which was just nearby. Only me and my brother went inside. We were the only people in the museum which has two floors. I found a photo of Igorots taken on a plain. I asked the tour guide where the said photo was taken and he said that it was in the trade center adjacent to our lodging

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house. I was amazed to see how Banaue was many years ago a vast plain. I learned that Banaue’s original name was Bannawol which was changed by the Americans; that there are similarities between the culture of the Ifugaos and the Igorots but the two are distinct as far as the tribes are concerned.

There was also this this large book near the front door of the museum where one can see how rice terraces are carved and their different views. I was a bit frightened while inside the museum because of its eerie atmosphere. It was like a journey back to the past surrounding me with displays of ritual canes, spears used for hunting, photos of Ifugaos’ ancestors, samples of their log coffins, images of their rice god in carved woods. My brother remarked that the place is really what a museum looks like. We came out after a while and related to our companions what we learned inside. Since the time of our bus departure was nearing we hurried to our lodging house and picked up our bags. We said our goodbyes and thank you’s to the Uyami family then rode a tricycle to the bus terminal. Our bus left at 5pm, had a stop over in Nueva Vizcaya where we had dinner then at San Miguel, Bulacan. We reached the bus terminal in Espana, Manila at about 4am where Kuya Orlan and Pastor Joel had been waiting to fetch us. That trip to Sagada and Banaue never came in my mind. I never expected that I would be there standing beneath earth and the heavens through the cave and the rice terraces. Who would have thought that at my age I can enjoy the scenery there? The two days and one night stay there will remain etched in my heart as long as I live. I thank God for giving me this wonderful and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that I can share to everyone.

SERVING THE LORDLina L. Reyes

Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. 1 Peter

5:7In March 2006 Rev. Ptr. Leng Lubang approached me and said “Ma’am Lina, nominated ka bilang Financial Secretary sa Annual Church Elections.” (You are nominated as Financial Secretary in the forthcoming Annual Church Elections). She was all smile but I was hesitant to say a word. Fear engulfed my whole being. In my heart there was the desire to say, “No, Pastor I don’t like the job.”

At home, I examined myself. I have worked as high school teacher for thirty-one years and I have gone through the sweat and tears of being officer of different organizations in my school and my community. This is more than enough for me. I joined the UCCP because I was looking for my God and here, in this church I found Him. TAMA na itong lahat sa akin. (This is enough for me) God, I am not asking for more!

The next Sunday that we talked I said, “Pastora, ayoko po. Di ko po kaya ang trabaho. Natatakot po ako.” (Pastor, I don’t like to accept it. I can’t carry the work. I am afraid) And with sadness in her face she replied, “Ipagdasal natin ito.” (Let’s pray about it.)

I asked myself: What if I win? Can I do the job well and live up to their expectations? Recalling the advice of my Pastor I prayed hard as through it were the last day of my life. And the rest was history. I came out as sole nominee to the position, thus, duly elected.

The Lord drove away the fear that stalked me. He made FEAR the giant stop to get me to stop running away and turn to Him. Working as financial secretary was God’s way of making me closer to Him. Jer. 29:11-13. I felt unspeakable joy doing my job. Our deacons are all very cooperative, energetic and enthusiastic. The times we spend together taking care of the KALOOB (offerings) are moments we hold dear in our hearts. Masaya at Magulo kami sa oras ng bilangan! (We are happy and disorderly.) We really feel the glory which is God’s gift to us as His servants!

Serving the Lord with all your heart and soul, with all your mind and strength is what God wants you to do. You can be the person He uses in your office, home or school. Trust Him and let Him work His will in your life.

Namalas ko ang kapangyarihan ng Dios sa mga oras na nasa kagipitan ang pangangailangang pinansyal ng Iglesia. Tunay na wala sa hangin si Yahweh. Wala Siya sa lindol at wala rin si Yahweh sa kidlat. Ngunit naramdaman ko ang kanyang kaningningan. Narinig ko ang kanyang banayad na tinig na inaalis ang aking kabalisahan at ibinubuhos Niya ang pagpapala si iglesiang ito. Purihin Ka, Yahweh!! 1King 19:11-12 (I witnessed the power of God in times of financial tightness in church. Truly God is not in the wind. God is not in the earthquake neither in thunder. But I felt God’s glory. I heard God’s still small voice which drove away my anxiety and God poured out blessings and blessings upon this church. Praise be to you, O Yahweh!)

Now, I know it is never too late to surrender to God and abide by His will. Some people strive for survival, some for success and excellence and with that level of accomplishments come the peace of God that means your life is worth living. 1 Cor 15:58

For the Lord has given me physical and spiritual strength. I enjoy the rewards He is giving me everyday. Psalm 37:4

Thank You, Lord, for accepting me as Your servant. Thank You, Father, for opening the door of service in your name. Thank You for the assurance that I’ll be with You when my time comes. AMEN.

The prophet Ezekiel witnessed to a promise declared by God, “I will put my spirit within you and make you followmy statutes and be careful to observe my ordinances.” (Ezekiel 36:27) Earlier in the said chapter, that is, 36:22ff it was written that it was not for the sake of the house of Israel that God was fulfilling such act but for the sake of His holy name which they have profaned among the nations to which they came. Even without the people asking for God’s spirit, God will pour upon it to them for the vindication of His name which was stained by evil deeds of people, especially His own chosen ones. God’s name describing His nature as a faithful, kind, loving and empowering God was blemished by the decadent life of a community who was called to bring light to a troubled world; that instead of living above reproach and serving as examples of a righteous and godly life they turned away from this holy calling leaving the world in far more distressful situation. Because God is a God who is true to His word and will always bring back His own creation to Himself, He shall put His spirit within His people, a spirit of obedience needed for the survival of the entire creation.

In doing this outpouring of the spirit, God begins it with a few chosen ones as they go about their ordinary tasks wherein they are most vulnerable to accomplish extraordinary feats. It was in Israel’s exilic period, a time when they were at their weakest, having no power at all as captives in a foreign land when the promise of God giving them His spirit was made. In the New Testament, the pouring out of the Spirit, the Counselor, Guide and Comforter promised by Jesus Christ to the disciples, was fulfilled while this small band of followers were huddled in a room, grieving over the loss of their Beloved Teacher and struggling over picking up the broken pieces in their lives to begin anew. Thus, the birth of the church on the day of Pentecost occurred. Indeed, even without asking for God’s spirit, God puts it within peoples’ hearts though not without pain and struggles. I believe that invoking God’s spirit to dwell within us, praying “Fill us with your Spirit O God” lightens the process of God’s Spirit-filling activity. Why? Because praying for God to fill us up indicates humility, willingness and openness to the divine act wherein obedience comes forth.

Ezekiel 36:26 says, “A new heart I will give you, and a new spirit I will put within you; and I will remove from your body the heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” Consider the picturesque language here depicting the transformation of human heart from stubbornness to softness, ready to be formed and molded according to God’s plan. “Fill us with your Spirit, O God” is a prayer welcoming and allowing God to take full reign over our lives, which we have messed up by our destructive self-will. Only by this humble submission we can fully live as humans created in God’s image.

As we begin this Season of Pentecost in the Christian church calendar, let us be cleansed by the purifying fire of God’s Holy Spirit who alone gives a visionary spirit, a freeing, loving and hospitable spirit bringing the whole world which is in the verge of collapse, to confessing and worshipping the One True God who reveals Godself in three persons Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer as well as in ways beyond human comprehension. Let us continue to be open to His redeeming activity realizing that the work of transformation is God’s not ours. Busyness in the kingdom of God ought to be seen in a life of prayer, study of God’s Word, meditation, worship, fasting - all filling-in tasks for the firming up of our spirits that we may overflow with loving and faithful service in God’s holy name.

Lectionary for June 2007PENTECOST

“Fill Us with Your Spirit, O God”

Ezekiel 36:27

June 3 Trinity/Communion/Installation Sunday “Fill Us with a Visionary Spirit” OT: Joel 2:28-32 NT: Acts 2:1-12

Preacher: Pastor Leng Lubang

June 10 Freedom Sunday“Fill Us with Your Spirit that Liberates”OT: Isaiah 61:1-19; NT: John 16:5-16Preacher: Pastor Leng Lubang

June 17- Fathers’ Sunday“Fill Us with Your Tough Loving Spirit” OT: Psalm 68:1-10;NT: Hebrews 12:7-11

Preacher: Pastor Grace Fe Inocentes

June 24 “Fill Us with Your Hospitable Spirit”OT: Exodus 23:1-9; NT: Romans 12:9-21

Preacher: Pastor Leng Lubang

Glimpses of Pastor Leng’s trip to the United States

Glimpses are not only in photos or images but more powerful are words. Unlike my other trips before, I had few photos taken in this visit that are tangible but more were taken and stored in my heart. The warm hospitality of my hosts in various places can never be captured in prints but are best kept in the soul. They shall remain etched in the innermost recesses of my grateful heart praising God for making me feel how deeply loved and special I have been while in a foreign land.

After the Gathering of WCC 2007 Scholars in Holland, Michigan which I have related in the May issue of DNews, I proceeded to Oradell, New Jersey where my home base would be which was the Frani Residence (Efren and Louie Frani). A traveler needs a nest where he/she goes home to for refreshing and grounding. I may have not stayed at the Frani Home during the entire duration of my trip but it provided a rootedness and grounding for me considering that this journey brought me indeed to several places for the purpose of visitation and connecting primarily with Sabang members in the US, sister churches and my friends. I began this journey speaking at the WCC Scholars Gathering and closing it speaking at the 8th Founding Anniversary of AAEC (Asian American Ecumenical Fellowship). It was not fully an R and R (rest and recreation) time for I had to prepare for several rounds of preaching while sending reports, articles and monitoring activities back in the Philippines. The Franis were so generous to lend me a laptop with wireless internet which I used indeed to my heart’s content. Ate Louie saw to it that I was comfortably rested and fed when I’m at Oradell. She even supplied me with clothes and shoes despite not needing them as it’s almost summertime in the US and my clothes from the Philippines suit well the warming season.

UCC Holmdel in New Jersey was my second speaking assignment and this was on May 6. A day before, however, I attended a one-day long Reiki Class with Reiki Master Debbie Shields at Holmdel church. (We printed her article on reiki early this year in our newsletter) Together with eight other participants we were led to a very relaxing and energizing session of reiki, which is a traditional healing approach of laying on of hands to a person seeking healing and wellness. In this class we learned about the Christian and Biblical underpinnings of reiki which some may thought of as New Age or pagan stuff. Debbie, who raises funds for SCCD mission projects through reiki, brought me to another session a week later with her own Reiki Master, Sis. Maureen Conroy, a Catholic nun who has been doing reiki for more than 10 years now and has written lots of literature on this. That session at Upper Room Convent in Neptune, New Jersey introduced me to other reiki practitioners who have been doing it in hospitals and other institutions with their own spiritual life refreshed and revitalized. I heard their stories of bringing healing not only to others but best of all to

themselves. Debbie and her family hosted me for two nights until I spoke at the Sunday service in Holmdel church where I also served as co-celebrant for the Communion with Pastor Rusty. After the service, a meeting of the Mission Committee was called where I updated them of the mission and outreach activities of SCCD to which 70% of the Holmdel donation goes.

Re-visiting the World Council of Churches office in New York City on the second week of May stirred up beautiful memories of this place three years ago, enhanced as well by the staff there under Deborah DeWinter’s leadership. Not only did the building interior make me feel nostalgic with the mini-library I helped set up but the whole neighborhood where Union Theological Seminary, NY is located, Columbia University and other schools/colleges. It was my home for two months in summer of 2004. The Riverside Park was where I used to hang out after a day’s work just basking under the setting sun with the green foliage and the sight of the Hudson River. Taking the NYC subway brought to mind my being one of those millions of workers in the city catching the train and running along with other commuters. To be in the “heart of American popular films shooting sites – New York City” is so overwhelming! Hence, watching Spider Man 3 in one of the theaters at Times Square made me feel that I was part of the by-standers marveling at Spider Man, ha, ha! Of course the film is just a make-believe world and in watching it, one must not forget that the Greatest Hero still is our God in Jesus Christ!

The trip to Los Angeles, California was I would say the most tiring yet fulfilling part of the journey. Tiring because I spoke three times on one Sunday, May 20, and the other days I was there (May 16-22) I had fellowship with at least three groups of people in my life – SCCD, Ellinwood and PCU, being fetched and brought to several places with distances of 30-45 miles. There was no public transportation in this area, except Central LA but not as expansive and efficient in NYC. The get-together of these three separate groups turned out to be very intimate and heart-warming especially the Sabang members hosted by Sis. Trudy Fauni and Ed Reyes. It was such a divine coincidence that the day I set for the gathering, May 19 was also the 24th Wedding Anniversary of Ed and Trudy which they disclosed only on that day. It was never planned that way but the fellowship truly made everyone happy especially while watching the photos in cd of the SCCD new church building. Excitement was stirred up in everyone longing for home like the Espejos and the Fauni’s (Milan, Arlene and kids). The Tironas, descendants of Sixto, came as well and for the first time I met Kuya Doming Tirona whose letter sent to me just before the 80 th SCCD Anniversary last year warmed my heart. Kuya Doming expressed his thankfulness to SCCD for the services rendered in the funeral of their sister Connie Tirona-Purificacion in 2005 at Sabang.

The two other “parties” were that of my Ellinwood CYF contemporaries hosted by Rev. Eman Orendain in their home at Anaheim (site of the original Disneyland) and the De Raya-Terrado couple of PCU which was confined with only their own nuclear family

and through a long drive to San Diego, California which I learned was the birthplace of California, did you know that? Pastor Eman and his whole family was such a wonderful host and he is a very embracing pastor, shepherd of Calvary Presbyterian Church in Wilmington where many Cavitenos go to for worship. It was my second time to preach at this church, in both Tagalog and English services, the first of which was in 2003 while still a student in the US. Being in this church has always made me feel I was in Cavite for I know a lot of members here who came from UCCP Anabu and Ellinwood and of course now UCCP Sabang with Beth Fauni-Ramos, Nars Jardiniano in there. Soon after my preaching at Calvary, I was picked up by Pastor Eric Terrado of United Methodist Church for the Contemporary Worship at UMC Rosewood, LA in the afternoon. It was mostly attended by Fil-Am youth and young adults with other adults in their midlife who may be leaders of the church lending support to the young people. This was an alternative worship from the morning’s traditional worship meant to keep intact the younger generation and help them find their place in the worship experience. Tiring visit indeed packed in six days, but fulfilling and satisfying especially in terms of intimate human connection, which makes us fully alive!

Another second time for me was the preaching at AAEC Anniversary Celebration on my last Sunday, May 27. I was their Anniversary Speaker three years ago and was invited again this year (perhaps having no choice as there was no other date they could assign me, huh!) I am impressed, however, at the fast physical growth of their children and young people who were indeed so young when I was there. They didn’t just sit there as passive audience but participated in a presentation showcasing the program ministries of this tiny yet growing church. AAEC is a mission-oriented church who responds readily to any need here in the Philippines from disaster to church workers support and scholarships. A number of Sabang members came for worship on this Sunday, perhaps about fifteen of them not to mention the whole Frani brood who are actively involved in this church with Ate Louie as their church accompanist and music worker. O what a lovely feeling to have these SCCD members in the US at hand, wherever I go.

Glimpses do not cover the whole picture. The personal aspects of this journey are to be kept private and the other stories which involve the life and ministry of SCCD are to be withheld until their fruits or concrete outcome would come out in the coming months. I may have not mentioned here the names of other significant people in my journey whom I believe to be deserving of praise but as I kept repeating they have made a deep mark in my heart. God is my witness. I know not when God will bring me back to this “country of my spiritual exile” making me feel very heartsick every time I go there and then leave. I find it difficult to go back to the stream of church work in SCCD every time I leave for breaks whether short or long and be again attuned. There is this feeling of not wanting to leave my retreat place but reality remains that retreats are just respite, re-charging for more challenging tasks ahead. The feeling

of “ache” that is stirred up between periods of retreats and moving on keeps our longing for God ever so strong and deep. It makes us long to be with God in heaven where there is just peace, rest, singing and praising forever. Capture the glimpses of God’s activity in your life, take a photo of them in your heart and your soul will surely be refreshed.

Building ProjectBuilding ProjectUpdatesUpdates

Permanent location of church offices for staff and pastors in the ground floor had been set-up and duly occupied. Preparations for the tiling of the main stairs, church patio and ramp walk are underway, stretching whatever meager fund for church building project was generated during the summer period. Installation of steel gate for the main driveway leading to the school ground is in progress. The remaining stump of the mango tree is due for full clearing by any volunteer group in the church.

Construction in ProgressBuilding Fund as of December 31, 2006 6,944,324.01

Add: USFRT Loan 198,620.00Total 7,142,944.01Collections from January to April 2007 502,601.93

Over all Total 7,645,545.94Construction in progress 7,571,237.90

Many thanks to the following donors to the Church Building Project, based in the United States whose gifts of love were received by Pastor Leng during her recent trip there:

Dominador TironaLigtas TironaDormafe Baluyos-Fox

United Church of Christ Holmdel, NJ

Pew ProjectTotal Donations Received as of May 27, 2007 129,175.00

Less Expenses 118,500.00

Balance 10,675.00

D’ NEWSbits!

UCC Holmdel sends support to SCCD. In the recent trip of Pastor Leng to the United States in the month of May, SCCD’s partner church United Church of Christ Holmdel, New Jersey handed through Debbie Shields the leader in fund raising for SCCD the amount of $2,440.00 broken down to $1,800 for Sabang and $640 for Bukidnon Conference Carabao Dispersal Project. The donation of $1,800.00 for SCCD is to be apportioned to Mission Project 70% and Church Building 30%. The main source of this fund generation of UCC Holmdel is the Reiki Ministry under the leadership of Debbie Shields, a Reiki Master. Reiki is a traditional healing ministry of laying on of hands by a reiki practitioner to a person seeking wellness and healing of mind, body and spirit attributing the gift to God as the Great Healer with the reiki practitioner as conduit or channel of this healing energy. Debbie Shields and husband Bob with teenage kids Alex and Jay are coming next year to the Philippines for a mission trip to our church here in Sabang and in Bukidnon. She will be offering reiki class to anyone interested.

CYF directs Children’s Camp 07. The SCCD CYF took full leadership over this year’s Children’s Camp held at Tatay Rene Cantada’s Farm in the nearby Mary Cris Subdivision on May 2-3, 2007. 30 children joined this summer activity following the VCS theme, “Minsan Lang Kami Bata” (We Are Children But Once) as a reinforcement of its lessons. No speakers were invited but informal outdoor activities were organized and carried out by the young people who are truly blossoming gradually in their leadership skills. The children were excited sleeping in tents and in relating with their peers as well as with their “kuya and ate” (big brothers and sisters) in the CYF. The women on their part provided the kitchen crew staff. With the growing number of children in the church, it is a big challenge to the whole congregation to nurture these kids who are not only seedbed of future leaders but are already leaders in their own right. Their presence remind the adults in the faith community to live out a life of integrity for they, the children, look up to the older ones for good models of the Christian life.

Youth Camp 2007 aims high. With the Youth Camp theme this year of “Pasaway Kami (We are a notorious lot) yet still aiming high in Pleasing and Serving the Almighty Always”, the 30 youth campers who attended this activity on May 22-24, 2007 at Dayrit Farm in Palangue, Naic, Cavite commit to a life of loving service to God. Speakers in this year’s summer camp were Sis. Aileen Agapay, president of the interim Young Adult Fellowship, who shared about the importance of unity in spite of young people’s differences; Sis. Miriam Gerero, CWA president discussed how to overcome temptations and having the mind of Christ; Bro. Jing Calungin, SCCD Outreach Coordinator challenged the CYF to keep their fire aflame for the Lord! The CYF enjoyed the time having

fellowship with and participating in all the “challenges” (outdoor and indoor games) facilitated by the staff. It was indeed a great camp for campers were able to identify their strengths and gifts that they can use for serving the Lord. Though, there were lots of hitches, praise and thanksgiving to God is offered back for making this camp possible and meaningful.

SCCD installs to office new set of Council Officers for EY 2007-2008. The new set of Council Officers for this ensuing ecclesiastical year 2007-2008 who were duly elected by the congregation and also by the members of the various boards will be installed to office during worship on June 3, 2007 by Pastor Leng Lubang who just returned from a month-long trip to the United States. The Council Officers are Elder Sammy Cantada, Chairperson; Trustee Cecille Mendoza, Vice Chairperson; Sis. Miriam Gerero, Secretary; Sis. Lina Reyes, Financial Secretary; Sis. Jo Ann Samonte, Treasurer; Sis. Shirly Fauni, Auditor and CRO Representatives Argie Mendez, CYF; Joey Belmonte, UCM; Linda Fulleros, CWA; Aileen Agapay, YA. Included as well in this Installation Rites are the officers of the various boards and their new batch of members as well as the YAF interim officers. These are as follows:

Chairperson

Vice Chair

Secretary

Elders Sammy Cantada

Vic Fauni

Remy Gabriel

Trustees Cecille Mendoza

Raymond Fauni

Vilma Frani

Christian Education

Miriam Gerero

Louie De Ocampo

Keilyn Fauni

Deacons Lina Reyes Monina Frani

Shonnie Fauni

YA Interim Officers:Aileen Agapay Jasper de OcampoCherry Pie Madrid Jo Ann SamonteHenry Sapida Wilma Pelagio

Newly elected members of the Boards for 2007-2009 termBoard of Elders

Emma Acuna, Vic Fauni, Remulla Carleng, & Leony Saquilayan

Board of Trustees

Andy Bolotaolo, Bhoodz Calungin, Vilma Frani & Ramon Reyes

Board of Christian Education

Louie De Ocampo, Miriam Gerero, Sheila Sapida, Ruby Sapida

Board of Deacons

Shonnie Fauni, Susan Mabbatung & Tina Tirona

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIESJune 4 – Ralph and Dolores SaquilayanJune 7 – Vic and Nares FauniJune 13 – Juan and Emma AcuñaJune 14 – Jessie and Elsa FauniJune 15 – Paul and Cecille De la CruzJune 16 – Nanolito and Baby SapidaJune 25 – Adonis and Chona FauniJune 25 – Luisito and Sallie De Ocampo

Attendance Report

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Average

April 198 180 191 219 190 196

May 180 182 199 173 184

1 – Allan Saquilayan 17 – Esther Regulacio4 - Baby Sapida 17 – Mladen Cantada4 – Aileen Catayong 18 – Virginia Sapida4 – Jomar Millana 19 – Joy Gabriel5 – Letty Remulla 19 – Elmer Delos Reyes5 – Reynaldo Cantada 20 – Queenie Quezon6 – Angelica Calungin 20 – Moises Tumitit7 – Corazon Fauni 22 – Khay Saquilayan7 – Jodie Layaban 23 – Magdalena Mikami 9- Rev. Carlos dela Cruz 23- Concepcion Panganiban10 – Jolo Layaban 24 – Juanito Belmonte12 – Rosalina Tabing 25 – Ramon Reyes14 – Mely Lara 25 – Jayffrey Mabbatung15 – Ceresencia Lorico 25 – Jonathan Frani15 – Dolores Capati 27 – Elisha Saquilayan16 – Donaida Narvaez 27 – Joshua Pelagio16 – Daisy Reyes 28 – Edriel Reyes16 – Elyssa Dawn Reyes 29 – Tey Sarno16 – Cathisha Mendoza 29 – Glen Cantada16 – Lydia Frani 30 – Erin lLumigis

Acknowledging our summer volunteers who shared their time, talents and material gifts in response to God’s invitation, making all our summer activities a great success for the glory of God!Vacation Church School teachers and staffBaroso, Nida Gerero, MiriamCalungin, Machey Madrid, Cherry pieCantada, Ruby Mabbatung, SusanDayrit, Juliet Gabriel, RemyDe Ocampo, Louie Quezon, QueenyDocusin, Apple Sapida, SheilaFulleros, Linda Tirona, Tina

Camp StaffCalungin, Nomer Del Rosario, RenerFulleros, Arthur Madrid, ArmanRanieses, Liza Santos, JanePelagio, Wilma Sapida, MarkThe Christian Women’s OrganizationBro. Rene Cantada and householdElder Juliet Dayrit and familyDonors:Jo Ann Samonte, Lina Reyes, Nanette Barzaga, Ney Poculan, Ruby Cantada, Juliet Dayrit, Dave Samson, Etti Frani, Miriam Gerero, Raymond Fauni, Taleng Cantada, Tita Saquilayan, Nureng Remulla, Conching Toledo, Nitz Cahigan, Violy Fauni, Vilma Frani, Ramons Reyes, Nene Frani, Marlene Medina, Aida Monterey, Monina Frani, letty Sapida, Rene Cantada, Pastor Leng, Aning Purisima, Nida Baroso, Raquel Ramos, Shonnie Fauni, Rosie Tabing, Toying Fauni, Apple Docusin, Susan Mabbatung, Leony Saquilayan, Cherry Pie Madrid, Linda Fulleros, Emma Acuna, Arman Madrid,. Rener del Rosario, Violy del Rosario

J U N E 2 0 0 7Pentecost

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1

Choir Practice 8:00 p.m

2Cell GroupDaang NIA cellgroupSimborio 2 pmSilvertown: 4 pm CYF : 6 pmUCM: 8 pmChoir Practice: 8pm

3Communion/Installation Sunday Rev. Leng LubangElder Taleng CantadaKeilyn Fauni

Cell GroupsMalag, 2-B – 4 pmMary Cris: 5 pmMary Cris: 7 pmUCM Visitation

4 5DLA Teachers’ Devotion

CWA Home Bible Study & Fellowship

6Cell GroupMalagasang 2-C

Prayer Meeting8:00 p.mExhorter: Sis. Miriam Gerero

7Cell Group@Gregy’s 9:00 am@ Malagasang 2-F2:30 pm

Church Bible Study -8:00 p.mFacilitator: Rev. Leng Lubang

8Board of Elders Meeting, 7:30 pm

Choir Practice 8:00 p.m

9Cell GroupDaang NIA cellgroupSimborio 2 pmSilvertown: 4 pm CYF : 6:00 p.mUCM: 8:00 p.mBoard of Trustees mtg, 6 pmUCM-CWA Joint Fellowship, 7 pmChoir Practice: 8 pm

10Sunday WorshipRev. Leng LubangJoy BedruzLouie De OcampoCell Groups

Malag, 2-B – 4 pmMary Cris: 5 pmMary Cris: 7 pmUCM Visitation

Council Meeting

11 12DLA Teachers’ Devotion

CWA Home Bible Study & Fellowship8:00 pm

13Cell GroupMalagasang 2-C

Prayer Meeting8:00 p.mExhorter: Wilma Pelagio

14Cell Group@Gregy’s 9:00 am@ Malagasang 2-F2:30 pm

Church Bible Study –8:00 p.mFacilitator: Rev. Leng Lubang

15Choir Practice

8:00 p.m

16Cell GroupDaang NIA cellgroupSilvertown: 4 pmSimborio 2 pm

CYF : 6:00 p.mUCM: 8:00 p.mChoir Practice: 8 pm

17 Sunday WorshipPtr. Grace InocentesAnjell SamonteSarah FauniCell Groups

Malag, 2-B – 4 pmMary Cris: 5 pmMary Cris: 7 pmUCM Visitation

18 19DLA Teachers’ Devotion

CWA Home Bible Study & Fellowship8:00 pm

20Cell GroupMalagasang 2-C

Prayer Meeting8:00 p.mExhorter: Willy Ramos

21Cell Group@Gregy’s 9:00 am@ Malagasang 2-F2:30 pmChurch Bible Study - 8:00 p.mFacilitator: Rev. Leng Lubang

22

Choir Practice 8:00 p.m

23Cell GroupDaang NIA Silvertown: 4 pmSimborio 2 pm

CYF : 6:00 p.mUCM: 8:00 p.mChoir Practice: 8:00 p.m

24Sunday WorshipRev. Leng LubangMyrna EspejoCristy Gervacio Cell Groups

Malag, 2-B – 3 pmMary Cris: 5 pmMary Cris: 7 pmUCM Visitation

25 26DLA Teachers’ Devotion

CWA Home Bible Study & Fellowship

27Cell GroupMalag. 2-C

Prayer Meeting8:00 p.mExhorter: Ptr. Grace Inocentes

28Cell Group@Gregy’s 9:00 am@ Malagasang 2-F2:30 pmChurch Bible Study - 8:00 p.mFacilitator: Rev. Leng Lubang

29Choir Practice

8:00 p.m

30Cell GroupDaang NIA cellgroupSimborio 2 pmSilvertown: 4 pm CYF : 6:00 p.mUCM: 8:00 p.mChoir Practice: 8:00 p.m