December 13, 2015 Sunday Events in Video Compilation

Here are compilations of videos I've taken from the Sunday, December 13, 2015.... feel free to view and enjoy and be blessed by the songs.... =)

Was able to visit Minac Baptist Church for their Church Anniversary in the morning... and had to view the Loakan Baptist Church FaithLot Concert-for-a-cause... videos are taken from these events

And sorry, wasn't able to video all songs from the LBC Concert-for-a-cause for the faithlot project....

Asking also for continuous prayer and financial support in acquiring the lot front of the church of Loakan Baptist Church... it's a big amount of money to raise...



Young people of Minac Baptist Church

The Heralds of Minac Baptist Church

Concert for a cause of LBC....

Los Musicos






Sorry though for this video clip... my memory card was not enough so it was cut off...

The Good News People Throwaway

Well, the title may more likely be an overstatement. But in the general sense it does show reality. Now, what “Good News” am I talking about? Well, it’s none other but the Gospel of Jesus Christ!

Before I do share my thoughts why people throw away the gospel, let me share what the gospel is all about. Just to make it clear.

We can find the Bible’s declaration of the gospel at I Cor. 15:1-5, through the apostle Paul:

“Now I would remind you, brothers,[a] of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve.”

On these verses, apostle Paul summarized the gospel of Christ. But what apostle Paul gave here, is more than just a summary. He truly reminded the Christians of something: A truth that has made a great impact on those who have heard and received it. And when I say “received it,” it means they understood it. Now, what did they really understood?

Understanding the good news, one must first understand there is a bad news for which the reason of the “good news”. The bad news is simple: “Man is lost or is a sinner because of what Adam (the first man) has done, which is disobedience” (See / read the book of Genesis or Romans 5:12, 19). Furthermore on this bad news, man is doomed to eternal separation from God, because sin can never be part of Who God is.

God is Holy, Just and Righteous! He is the standard and measurement of what “Right” is! Think about it, how can we know what is right from wrong? From where do we base our thinking of what is right? From our parents or government? From where did they got this idea? It’s a never ending search, if we take God out of the picture. Some would say, it is based from the highest form of happiness. Now, where do we get that idea from? And how can we know it is the highest form of happiness, when people have different sense of their own happiness. If you would think of it, the psycho can think “killing is what makes him happy.” How do we argue with that? We get the majorities’ definition of happiness? Then steal away the minorities’ right to think of what their idea of happiness is? Isn’t that not fair at all? All these questions pops out when we take God out of the picture and not make Him the standard and measure of what right and wrong is. And this is the reason why man, who is a sinner, has to be set apart from God forever. From whence, the lake of fire was made, prepared by God for those who would not repent and receive His offer of Salvation (See Rev. 20:11-15).

BUT! Here is the GOOD NEWS! God provided a way for man not to be separated from God forever.  And, I do believe many have heard of the Lord Jesus Christ, Who came to earth, born of a virgin [which means He was born without being corrupted by sin that came from Adam, another reason why the Bible call Jesus the Second Adam, or Last Adam], lived a life “Righteously” [No sin at all, even with His own mouth - 1 Peter 2:22; 2 Corinthians 5:21]; But, was judged and condemned like a sinner (Isaiah 53:12; Luke 22:37; 2 Cor. 5:21); And, therefore, taking upon Him the punishment that wasn’t for Him or even meant for Him at all. He was able to do miracles and wondrous things no man can do but God. Yet, at that moment of His suffering and last breath, He took it all upon Himself simply to pay the price of sin, which is death (Romans 6:23; Romans 5: 19). That was the transaction made, so man can be redeemed [bought back] from Satan to Him [God].

BUT! This doesn’t mean ALL man is automatically saved or brought back to God. Nay, that’s just the transaction made. But the decision, the will of man ought to still choose! Because God is offering this gift of Salvation and each individual has the choice to receive it through Faith in Christ [believing and trusting in what He has done and Who He is]. John 3:16 and John 1:12 and many more verses speaks of this!

And that is not the end of the Good News! It’s not only about being saved from the eternal punishment of sin. Attached to this offer or gift of God is all the promises He gave in His Word, the Bible. Such as being called a child of God, eternal home, mansion, heaven, co-heirs of Christ, and more! Too good to be true? Well, that is God’s offer in His Word! That’s the reason why Jesus Christ came two thousand years ago! Try looking at your calendar and see the year… That year was numbered, at the time Christ resurrected and ascended to heaven. And that year is being numbered because we are counting the years of His return, as He has promised. I know! Years have passed. But that doesn’t mean He will fail in fulfilling His promise. God’s promise to Adam for the Messiah was fulfilled for almost 4,000 years. What is 2,000 plus years with that?

It is indeed simple what God is offering. Because He Himself has made the way for man to be brought back to Himself and yet, man wants to complicate it and wants to do it on his own. And mostly, man has no interest in it and would just want to believe he can manage on his own. Whereas, others would look for something else other than Christ, something that would satisfy their own self desires or like what happened to Eve, it was pleasing to her eyes. The Bible also says, in the book of Timothy, some will depart and look for something that would please their ears or their stomach.  Having faith in Christ becomes nothing more than a myth. The Bible too becomes a myth to them. People will still choose those things that they can see, hear, or feel and claim to be that it is the truth! Many will not believe. Why? That is because man is corrupted from the beginning man fell to sin through Adam. Even Jesus Himself prophesied in Matthew 7, few will believe in Him. In addition, Satan continues to deceive people with many things, even raise false prophets and false teachers claiming to be Christ. This explains how the "good news is being thrown away".

How about you, how do you respond to the good news of the Lord Jesus Christ?

(Edited April 9, 2020)

Gumatdang Hiking & work fellowship

Work Fellowship last October 10 & 11, 2015. Men and Ladies from Loakan Baptist Church and The Living Word Baptist Church (Apalan / Guisset/ Camisong / Bingo / Beckel) gave a hand in building Gumatdang Christian Fellowship's temporary chapel in the newly acquired lot.

The video below shows the length and the hiking experience of the brethren who went to work and fellowship with the Gumatdang brethren. Enjoy watching and God bless!

HISTORY OF COBABENG CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Second visit at Cobabeng year 2011

"Sitio Cobabeng" is a rural place where evidences of economic advances and development of the country is hardly ever seen. The natives here live a simple life, but hard-up on their livelihood. Most of the people have no stable source of income, a probable reason why some would rather look for greener pasture on other places. The place have a small elementary school, catering to approximately 80+ number of kids. It is a 2 hours ride away from the known city called Baguio. But even with these circumstances, the gospel of Jesus Christ reached this place.

Ptr. Caroy teaching at Daclan

The fellowship of believers at Cobabeng started off when Ptr. Huberto Caroy, along with his wife, started going to "Daclan" and to other churches in Benguet as pulpit supply year 2010. At first, they met Mrs. Rowena Binaldo (former Rowena Tino) at Daclan. Then afterwards, met Mrs. Remy Diaz, who is residing at Apalan, a sitio / place along the road going to Daclan. Both already acquainted with Ptr. Caroy before the killer quake of 1990 and both having families and relatives at Cobabeng.

Apalan Bible Study early years

When Ptr. Caroy was relieved from other schedules of preaching at other Benguet churches except for Camp 6 and Daclan, by faith, Ptr. Caroy started to have bible studies at Apalan by the month of August 2010. With the help of some colleagues in the ministry and support of individuals, Ptr. Caroy pursued to evangelize and start a fellowship at Apalan, 45 minutes ride away from Baguio City. Soon, the ministry grew and the desire to reach the people at Cobabeng started to flicker.

Monday morning coming from the first visit to Cobabeng

With the request of Mrs. Binaldo and Mrs. Diaz, coupled with prayer, a one-Sunday-a-month bible study started at Cobabeng, March 6, 2011, just after the Bible study at Daclan. The first bible study at Cobabeng was held at the house of Tino Family, Mrs. Rowena's family. It was a memorable one, since it rained and the van used as transportation wasn't able to run through the muddy road of Cobabeng. Some tried to push the van, but end up being splattered with mud. Ptr. and Mrs. Caroy, along with some companions, had to stay for the night, due to the strong rain and muddy road. Whereas, some, who had next day appointments, had to walk 30-40 minutes in order to reach the highway and commute back to Baguio City. On the positive side, an evening bible study was held and some folks who were not present on the afternoon bible study was able to join in. The next day, they travelled back to Baguio City.

Sunday school held at a hut near the school

The one-Sunday-a-month bible study have been difficult for Ptr. Caroy and his companions, due to some of these reasons: the 2-hour ride distance from home, the muddy and landslide-prone roads and lack of financial support. Ptr. Caroy had to stop for a while going to Cobabeng, due to the fact that only a few individuals were financially supporting him. He was limited to holding Bible studies at Apalan only. But soon afterwards, he was absorbed as a missionary pastor of Loakan Baptist Church on April 2011. With this, the ministry at Apalan grew and the one-Sunday-a-month bible study at Cobabeng was resumed along with Sunday School for kids.

The ministry at Cobabeng still had its difficulties because even with Loakan Baptist Church's support, the distance and the road are still obstacles, especially when it rains. Furthermore, Ptr. Caroy's ministry grew bigger and wider. The believers at Apalan grew in number and places nearby are also being reached by the gospel of Jesus Christ. It also branched-out a new fellowship of believers in another area called "Gumatdang". Therefore managing / pioneering two churches or fellowship on different places while continuing the once-a-month bible study in Cobabeng became tedious. With this, there is a need to call for a full-time, faithful and God-sent laborer in God's harvest field to help build-up these new group of believers as a church. But currently, God has not yet provided or answered "Yes" on our prayers for this matter. Instead, He has provided volunteers, drivers with vehicles, deacons and pastors willing to temporarily help through pulpit supply on these outreaches.

Gumatdang Christian Fellowship

Throughout the ministry, there were ups and downs, challenges and triumphs. But praise the Lord, He continued to enable and provide people in order for the ministry at Cobabeng to continue. This year 2015, 3 individuals professing Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, followed the Lord Jesus Christ through water baptism. And, Ptr. Huberto Caroy made the once-a-month to twice-a-month bible study. The Bible study from the house of Tino family was transferred to Mrs. Editha's house, due to house renovation. But also moved the children's sunday school previously held at the school's stage and huts to the wide grassy area where a single pine tree serves only as shade. This becomes a difficulty specially when rain comes. Consequently, they seek shelter and ask permission on someone else's houses. Because of this, the believers at Cobabeng desires to have their own chapel and not simply rely on residential houses which cannot cater to their growing number. Currently there are approximately 20-30 adults who join the Bible study, while 20-50 kids join the Sunday School.

In response to this desire, a 1,145 sq.m. lot was offered worth P229,000 in the area and a fund raising campaign was started at the month of May. It was initially negotiated that the amount should be paid by October, but as of now [September 10, 2015] only half of the amount was raised through solicitations. Nevertheless, the believers are still praying and believing that God will provide the need. And that if there be an excess of the fund, it is planned to convert it as building fund. And by God's grace, start building the first chapel in the sitio of Cobabeng.

Apalan Group year 2011

early visitation at Cobabeng year 2011

Dusty and muddy {when raining) road - 2011

30-40 minutes walk when raining, going to Cobabeng

Gumatdang Christian Fellowship believers

Water baptism of three individuals

3 Baptized believers with Ptr. Huberto Caroy

Inside the house of Tino Family

sunday school in a hut

School stage is also used for sunday school, specially when it rains

School grounds for games

Inside House of Tino family

Editha's place facing a wide area of grassy land

teachers and students make use of the grassy land as sunday school room

The one and only pine tree that serves as shade for the kids

Vacation Bible School 2014

Vacation Bible School 2015

Los Musicos Presentations August 2015

Loakan Baptist Church Los Musicos sponsored the evening service last August 16, 2015.
Here are the musical videos.




below is just a picture taken from the video. =)