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APRIL 2013 PUBLICATION OF UCCP SABANG CHURCH OF CHRIST DISCIPLES

―THE MESSAGE OF EASTER SEASON “

Introduction : Easter and the resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, symbolizes new life and new hope. Christ resurrection signifies the triumph of life over death, of light over darkness, and real over unreal. This give us hope that hardship will eventually give way to a better life. EASTER SEASON IS THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR FAITH: Easter is, our triumph because of Jesus Christ. It is the promise of life after an earthly journey. As we imagine the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, let us also recall the life He lived and the person He was. He had a deep love for the ill, the poor, and the downtrodden. He had the unwavering compassion for people whom society had shunned-people who, because of their past, culture, economic status or affliction, had been cast away. He was a man of peace and a man who served others in peace. We can benefit from His example in confronting the world’s social, political and economic problems. There will always be more room for compassion, understanding, open-mindedness, and empathy for others in dealing with the Church and the world’s affairs-from Holy Friendship and peace negotiations to policy development and implementation. EASTER SEASON AND ITS REFLECTION: Easter, is a time for reflection and joy. May we be able to reflect on the actions that we have done in the past and on our relationship with fellow believers, friends, families, loved ones, and most of all with God and His Church. For the season signifies a new beginning for all of us. This is the opportunity to start life anew with a renewed hope and continued yearning for peace among the people of the world. Let us rejoice and be glad because the resurrection of Jesus is the crowning truth of our faith in Christ, a faith believed and lived as the central truth by the first Christian Community; handed down as fundamental tradition; established by the document of the New Testament; and preached as an essential part of the Paschal Mystery along with the cross. We should rejoice and be glad because Christ Resurrection and the risen Christ Himself is the principal and source of our future resurrection. We shall not die forever. We shall rise on the last day. Yet our future resurrection depends on our life of faith today; for those who have done good will rise and live, and those who have done evil will rise and be condemned. ( John 5:29 ) Our rejoicing and gladness today must therefore be paired with a renewed and gladsome struggle to live our faith in thought, words, and deeds every day. And if ever we sin, let us return to God through the Holy Sacrament, so that we may continuously experience a foretaste of our future resurrection by rising from the grave of sin to a new life of grace. Hence, Easter Season will always serve as a reminder to all generations irrespective of color and creed, that the Son of God went through the pain of betrayal by those whom He trusted most, and later crucified by the powerful. Easter, is also our inspiration of tomorrow’s hope amid of our trouble today. By it, we take heart in God’s promise to all who heed His Word, seek His Truth and Justice, and hold fast to His unfailing love. Sources: Manila Bulletin; Sunday, March 31, 2005 ........................continued on page 9

INSIDE this ISSUE Pastor’s Corner 1

Church Lectionary 2

Thy Word is a Lamp 2

I belong to God 3

Trisha’s Corner 3

DNEWSBits 4

REFLECTIONS 5

Upcoming EVENTS 6

CHURCH ELECTION 8-9

DLA bits and pieces 10

HEALTH CORNER 11

April CALENDAR 12

MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF UCCP SABANG CHURCH OF CHRIST DISCIPLES

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DNEWS Editorial Bo ard

Elder Rizalina Reyes

Ms. Nanette Barzaga Rev. Dr. Ma. Beate M. Hernandez

Wilma B. Pelagio , Anjell Samonte Catrisha Mendoza, Marjunieca Tabing, Elder Lina Reyes, The Pastoral Team

Ms. Rose Calungin

Ms. Volet Tirona Jardiniano & Ted Malamug

Interested to dance for the Lord? Tambourine Dance coaching/practice Please contact Honey Belmonte Offer your talents to the Lord and join the Praise and Worship Team. Please contact Mr. Avinson Matro For schedule of practice.

Inviting all members of the Church to attend the

THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY at 7PM-8PM.

Come and Learn.............

A Festival of Life’s Triumph

To triumph life adversaries is to walk with it in faith and close connection to God’s message of truth. The Easter event is the declaration of God’s message that is always new and will never fade. Remembering the account of women who went to the tomb (Mary Magdalene, Salome, Mary mother of James – Mark 16) it was a surprise of a lifetime that was a message passed on from generation to the next. The darkness that filled that early morning 3 days after Jesus’ death was evident, the sun was still hiding and they were filled with fear, it is a challenging truth that reflects our need to search and seek for Jesus in our life, especially during the darkest hour of life. They were determined to bring the spices and anoint Jesus’ body which today is likened to offering flowers to the grave. That account of brave women approaching Jesus’ tomb was an act that is being asked of us today, that whatever life brings, let us all offer and bring joy to the Lord’s presence, bringing in what He commands us to do. Meanwhile, as we are challenged to celebrate and feast in this life, let us all the more understand of God’s perfect gift for man, that is forgiveness and salvation. Festival is associated with celebration, the word fest derives from the Middle English, from Middle French word festivus. Festival was first recorded as noun in 1589. Before it had been used as an adjective from the fourteenth century, meaning to celebrate a church holiday. If we are to use festivities it should first and foremost be given to the one who made an exemplary offering of life and meaning of life. The celebration do not only mean happiness and joy, because the truth in life, is that we walk continuously and travel carrying Christ’s cross, this means hardships and trials, which in return makes a jewel in us. Jesus’ resurrection is the truth we hold, this is the concrete reflection of life lived in Jesus. As we look on the cross, let us be reminded of His everlasting life offered to all, the triumph we see comes from Jesus our redeemer, He lived again and will always reign to remind us that in life we rejoice whether in sorrow and defeat because we know that easter is a story of a saviour who gave His life for all.

Lectionary and Schedule of Preachers for

April 2013 Eastertide

Easter Season:

A Festival of Life’s Triumph Biblical Text : Romans 6:3-11

7 “Easter:The Testimony to the Resurrection” OT: Psalm 118 NT: John 20:1-9

Rev. Benjamin Gevera

14 ―Easter: The Triumph of Faith” OT: Psalm 119:1-24 NT: John 20:19-31 Rev. Dr. Ruth Billena

21 “Easter is Recognizing the Lord in Life’s

Event‖ OT: Psalm 16 NT: Luke 24:13-35

Sister Wilma Pelagio

28 ―Easter is Recognizing the Lord is the

Shepherd and Guardian” OT: Psalm 23 NT: John 10:1-10

Rev. Benjamin Gevera


I BELONG TO GOD’s F5

May mga taong nagtatanong, totoo nga ba ang Diyos?, Nasaan ba ang Diyos?. May mga nagsasabi na hindi

naman daw totoo ang Diyos at isang kathang isip lamang. Paano nga naman daw sila maniniwala, hindi naman

nila nakikita, nahahawakan, o nakakausap manlang ang Diyos?. Sabi nila ―to see is to believe‖.

Ngunit totoo nga ba ang mga katagang iyon? Na ―To see is to Believe‖.

Sa ating mga kristiano hindi natin kailangan Makita upang maniwala. Dahil ang Diyos hindi man natin nakikita , nadarama naman natin ang pagkilos at presensiya Niya sa bawat isa sa atin. kasama, katabi, at nasa puso natin Siya sa araw araw. Tinuturo din ng banal na kasulatan na ang Diyos ay sumasalahat ng dako, kahit saan kahit kailan ay kasama natin Siya. Sa simula pa lamang ng pagbuo ng Panginoon ng mundo ay pinamamalas na Niya ang Kanyang presensiya (Genesis 1:2). Nakikita Niya ang lahat ng kilos at gawa natin mapa mabuti o masama. Sabi sa 2 Mga Taga-Corinto 4:18 “Samantalang kami ay nagsisitingin hindi sa mga bagay na nangakikita, kundi sa mga bagay na hindi nangakikita: sapagka't ang mga bagay na nangakikita ay may katapusan; datapuwa't ang mga bagay na hindi nangakikita ay walang hanggan.‖ Ang Diyos ay pang walang hanggan gayun din ang Kanyang mga Salita. Patuluyin natin Siya sa ating mga puso, isapuso natin ang Kanyang mga salita at tayo ay manampalataya sa Kanya (2 Mga Taga-Corinto 5:7). Pinagpapala ng Diyos ang mga taong naniniwala sa Kanya kahit hindi Siya nakikita. Sinabi ni Jesus, ―Mapalad ang mga naniniwala sa akin kahit hindi nila ako nakita‖ Juan 20:29. Para sa mga taong nagtatanong kung nasaan ang Panginoon, kaharap ninyo lamang ang Diyos. Naghihintay na

tanggapin ninyo Siya bilang Panginoon, tagapagligtas, kaibigan, at tagapaglikha natin. Imbis na itanong kung

nasaan ang Diyos, bakit hindi mo itanong sa iyong sarili kung ―nasaan and relasyon mo sa Diyos?‖.

Labis akong natutuwa sa isa sa aking mga estudyante, dahil kapag nag tatanong ako kung sino sakanila ang pwedeng manguna sa panalangin ay agad agad itong nag tataas ng kamay ng walang alinlangan. Masasabi kong isa itong bunga ng pagtuturo ng Salita ng Diyos sa mga batang kagaya niya. Nagpapasalamat ako sa Diyos dahil ako at ang ibang kabataan ng UCCP-Sabang ay ginamit Niya upang maging isang halimbawa at magkaroon ng pagkakataon na maturuan ang mga batang hindi pa labis na nakakakilala Sa kanya.

Isinulat ni: Jhia Tabing, VCS Teacher 2013

Ang tema ng VCS or Vacation Church School sa taong ito ng 2013 ay " I Belong to God's F5 ". Ang F5 na ito ay ang Family, Faith Community, Christian Fellowship, Followers League at Faithbook. Bago ka maging isang assistant teacher o head teacher ay kailangan mo munang dumaan sa isang training. Dito ay pinag aaralan namin ang mga aralin na aming ituturo sa araw ng VCS. Kahit hindi talaga kami mga propesyonal na guro ay masasabi kong hindi madali at sadyang nakakapagod ang aming mga ginagawa. Bago mag simula ang klase ay dapat mong ihanda ang iyong sarili, puso at isipan. Sa loob ng isang linggo ay makakasama mo ang mga bata na may iba't ibang estado sa buhay. Mayroong

mayaman at may hindi kaya sa buhay. Kailangan mo rin magkaroon ng mahabang mahabang pasensya dahil hindi maiiwasan sa mga bata ang maging maingay, malikot, at makulit. Mayroon din namang mga bata na tahimik lang at handang makinig at matuto sa aming mga itinuturo. Ngunit sa kabila ng lahat ng pagod at hirap namin ay gusto at masaya kami sa aming mga ginagawa. Masaya kami na dahil kahit sa simpleng paraan na aming kaya ay natuturuan namin sila ng tungkol sa Bibliya at kay Hesus lalong lalo na ang mga batang taga out reach. Ang sarap sa pakiramdam kapag nakikita namin silang natututo mula sa aming naituturo at nasasayahan ang mga bata sa tuwing gagawa sila ng inihanda naming arts and crafts para sa kanila.

Isinulat ni: Catrisha Paula T. Mendoza


Church Workers’ Sunday observed. The Annual Church Workers’ Sunday was incorporated during worship on March 24, 2013 with the Elders taking leadership. Appreciation to all church workers of SCCD was made part of the worship through special prayer . A special offering was also appealed, amount of which would go towards the Church Workers’ Benefit Fund. Total collection was P2,411.35. The following church workers were recognized and prayed for: Pastoral Team Rev. Benjamin Gevera

Rev. Dr. Ma. Beate Hernandez

Local Lay Preacher/Liaison Officer

Sis. Wilma Pelagio

Church Secretary Rose Calungin

Part-time Bookkeeper Cora Fauni

Music Workers Shirly Fauni

Caretakers Mila Millana

Nora Martinez

UCCP Membership Renewal continues. The Membership Renewal Campaign which is a nationwide effort in UCCP continues locally in SCCD. As of March 2013 the total number of members who turned in their membership renewal card has reached 210 and amount received for Annual Denominational Contribution is P2,903.00. The Elders keep close tract the membership classification of those who turned in their renewal card, identifying especially those needing formalization of membership.

March 28, Communicants Class 2013 Water Baptism and Reception to begin with a Day of Retreat at Elder Etti’s Garden. Pastor Bea Hernandez led the Retreat process. Expected to be baptized and received on this day as full members of the church are 14 young adolescents who have been attending the Saturday classes since January 2013. Spiritual advisers took time to be with them during the baptism rites at Southplains.

March 27-28 Maundy Thursday and Good Friday Services

as had been traditionally practiced. The Maundy

Thursday Communion Service was held at 7:00 pm

incorporating the Reception/Graduation of the

Communicants Class. Preacher in this service is Rev.

Benjie Gevera. The March 28 at 1pm Good Friday Seven

Last Words Service had the members of the Pastoral

Team as exhorters together with four leaders of the

Board.

THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY now on its Fifth

MODULE. Our Thursday Bible Study being the venue to

articulate the Lord’s great plan for the church has

finished four modules on spiritual nourishment and

endeavours to learn on God’s Word. Our fifth Module

directs us to learning: “Beginning Your Walk with

Christ”

Schedule of Bible Study Topics: ―Beginning Your Walk with Christ “

April 4 ― Cycles of Disobedience ― Judges 2:10-19

April 11 ―Many Kings Fail‖ Jeremiah 1-17

April 18 ―Signs and Miracles of Authority ― Matthew 9:1-8 Luke 13:10-17

April 25 ―Jesus Teaches about New Life‖ John 3: 1-36

For counselling and prayer request, please contact your Pastors

Pastorbenjie/ [email protected] 09164514094 /09433564983 or 416-0221(Office)

Care to write? Send us your article for the month and contact our Pastors for the

lectionary [email protected]

UCCP Sabang or find us at our website

COMMUNICANTS Class went on an EXPOSURE TRIP

To some Churches and Historical sites in Manila on Saturday

March 16, 2013 with the Pastoral Team. Places they passed by

and visited were the Manila Cathedral (Roman Catholic

Church) Fort Santiago, UCCP Ellinwood Malate Church (site of

the birth of UCCP in May 25, 1945) , UCCP Shalom Center,

Bamboo Garden. This visit to churches and historical sites is

part of their deepening and reinforcement of lessons on

Church History and Worship.

Communicants’ Class Batch 2013!! Recognizing our newly-received regular church members!

Amonggo, Reynalyn Bea Almanzor & Jasper De Ocampo Artuz, Rona Mae Malou Tabing & Lito Fauni Caburog, Abigail Trisha Mendoza & Louie De Ocampo Calungin, Jhean Marie Lina Reyes & Roger Cantada Calungin, Laurence John Juliet Dayrit & Mark Daniel Pelagio De Ocampo, Krizelle Lodie Matro & Ronnie Sapida Docusin, Lennie Jo Ann Samonte & Benward Abas Docusin, Sophia Ellain Wilma Pelagio & Joey Belmonte Hayag, Sarah Bethel Fauni & Budz Calungin Hernandez, Brian Zamwell Shonie Fauni & Gerry Pelagio Relao Cristy Violy Fauni & Carleng Remulla Relao, Jerome Elder Emma Acuña & Jun Belostrino Osorio, Emmanuel Marlene Medina & Jessie Fauni Saquilayan, Dianne Len Roldan & Avinson Matro

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YOUTH CAMP 2013

Theme: Choose Wisely, Vote God Camp Text: Ephesians 1:4-5 Venue: Dayrit Farm Naic Cavite

Registration Fee: P300.00

Camp Highlights: Worship and Bible Study, Vote Wisely, Worship

Experience, Campfire, Amazing Race, Treasure

Hunt, This Little Light of Mine

Church Calendar and activities

(APRIL to May 2013)

April 1-5 VCS Church/Outreach Based April 8-9 UCWO General Assembly @ Naic April 10-13 Youth Summer Camp April 22-24 Kids Summer Camp May 3 and 4 LCSMC 15th Annual Session May 11 Summer Volunteers Retreat May 12 Recognition for Summer Volunteers May 20-24 Mission Challenge Mindoro

KIDS CAMP 2013 When: April 22-24, 2013 Theme: I Belong to Jesus Age : 6 to 12 years old Niche Finding Registration Fee: P200.00 Bible Study / Arts and Craft /Group Dynamics Venue: Dayrit Farm Naic Treasure Hunt

Evening n’ Morning Worship, Bedtime Story

Register now: Film Showing / Camp Fire Night,

Wilma Pelagio – 09169737400 Palarong Pinoy

REFLECTIONS by: Elder Rizalina Reyes

PERSECUTIONS

2 Timothy 3:12: Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. When Jesus came into this world and preached, all the people were amazed at the power and authority that characterized His ministry. He would heal the sick, cast out demons, teach and preach no or ordinary person can do. He made many friends but he made some enemies who were willing to kill Him. They accused Him of blasphemy Matthew 9:3. They accused Him of being a demon Luke 11:15. Until finally, with some false witnesses they sentenced Him to die. He was flogged, stripped naked, spat at and crucified outside the city. This persecution is true not only for Jesus, but also for His followers. James the brother of John was put to death by Herod. Stephen was stoned to death. Paul and Silas were stripped and severely flogged and thrown into prison. What was the case against them? Speaking in the name of Jesus and teaching His commandments. The eleven original disciples of Jesus, ten are said to have died martyrs except for Judas Iscariot who turned his back on Jesus. Today, there are mighty men and women of God who were persecuted. Martin Luther was persecuted for his justification by grace through faith. John Wesley, George Whitefield, William Seymour, Smith Wigglesworth who were known for their powerful healing ministry and pioneering an intense faith for God. These people suffered persecutions in protecting the true faith. Having heard and seen these stories of men and women who were persecuted because of their faith, do not think that any of us will be exempt from persecution as we allow ourselves to be used by God. Here at UCCP – Sabang I cannot categorized some of the small-time persecutions, although they are not compliments but harsh words of non-approval of what you are doing for the Lord. For instance, they do not approve the manner you teach your Sunday school, like the manner Paul taught direct to the point and bold. A few of the listeners will whisper unkind words; still others say their comments dramatically. But this is to be expected since we are in the process of setting the norm for the church. Let us always choose to be on the side of God. Prayer: ―Lord, fill me with the Holy Spirit that whatever I do and say I will be a God-pleaser and not a man pleaser. Teach me to understand that people may not like me but what matters is that you shine your face on me. Let me see power flow in me and through me. Lord, teach me to walk with Jesus and not be separated from Him. In Jesus name, Amen.‖

CONTINUING WORKS for the CHURCH... PN8 was launched during the 86

th Anniversary

month of SCCD. PN8 invites all members to donate and be part of this another step to continuing works of the Church; a corresponding car toy material and stained glass cartons shall be posted in the 3D Tarpauline to complete the perspective of the Chancel Area.

PN WATCH CORNER AS OF MARCH 2013 PROJECT NEHEMIAH 8A STAINED GLASS: P132,711.25

8B CHURCH VEHICLE: P164,299.76 Come, let’s continue putting glitters at the altar!

Proceeds shall go towards the other finishing works needed in the sanctuary identified by the Board of Trustees.


PROGRAM

UPDATES and

UPCOMING

EVENTS

Rev. Dr. Ruth Billena serves as Preacher for the 1st ever LCSMC Sunday April 14, 2013 at SCCD, Rev. Dr. Bea Hernandez will also preach at UCCP Greenbreeze as member of the Conference Council on the same Sunday. This LCSMC Sunday is aimed towards educating member churches of the Conference function and purpose for the advancement of Christ message through the LCSMC.

April 14, Recognition Sunday of Graduates during worship service. In preparation for this, graduates from Prep to Doctoral Studies are requested to enlist their names with the Church Secretary, Rose Calungin.

Congratulations to our 2013 Batch of

Graduates to be recognized on April 14!

Preparatory Bernice Dela Cruz, Vianne Rimbon

Elementary Simon Gervacio, Raymart Candelaria,

Brian Hernandez, Blue Raven

Baldelobar, Phoebe Joy Medina, Angela

Rose Calungin, Eldon Ash Reyes, Gail

Amon, Frances Nadine Hernandez,

Laurence John Calungin, Sophia ellaine

docusin, Lenie Docusin, Daisilyn calim,

Jovelyn cernito, Eljoy Tamayo, Clarisse

Consorte

High School Gene Karlo Dakis, Mark Louise

Mabbatung, Angelica Mae Calungin,

Charlie Rey Talastas, Mariel Guban

College Avin Son Matro, Nicole Frani,

Sarah Fauni, Sonvin Matro, Dionyl

Babasa, Edriel Reyes

Doctoral Studies: Rev. Ma. Beate Mantilla-Hernandez

Celebration of God’s Faithfulness to the Church

March 22, 2013 Commencement Exercise for our

Rev. Ma. Beate Mantilla-Hernandez at Union Theological

Seminary at 9AM. We continue to pray and seek God’s

anointing promise to her as she continues to serve other

local church commencing June 2013

VACATION CHURCH SCHOOL 2013

April 1-5, 2013

I Belong to F5 The VCS lessons focus on: 1. Let the Children know and feel they are blessings

from God. 2. Enabling children to celebrate the gift of

diversity. 3. Learn to become a part of God’s faith

community. 4. Know the importance of the Bible. NKP: Ruby Sapida, Clarisse Consorte, Joshua dela Cruz, Rona Mae Artuz I Jhia Tabing, Darwin Siervo, Mark Mabattung II Bethel Relao, Nicole Frani, Genesis Saquilayan III Joy Dolorito, Lorie Domingo, Cherlene Sapida IV Honey Belmonte, Carissa Calungin V Avin Son Matro, Siarra Matro, John Mark Luna VI Princess Mabattung, Mariel Guban High School : Lodivina Matro & Dionyl Babasa

Food Service: Ettie Frani, Taleng Cantada, Juliet Dayrit, Nureng Remulla, Mila Millana, Emma Acuna, Malou Tabing, Leony Saquilayan, Baby Sapida, Susan Mabbatung & Violy Fauni

SUNDAY SCHOOL CORNER TEACHERS Devotion 8-8:30am

April 7 – Honey Belmonte May 5 – Avin Son Matro April 14 – Rev. Benjie Gevera May 12 – Ruby Sapida April 21 – Elder Juliet Day May 19 – Wilma Pelagio April 28 – Lodie Matro May 26 – Myrna Espejo

MOMENTS with CHILDREN April 14 Honey Belmonte May 12 Nicole Frani

LCSMC 14th Annual Session Watch Corner When: May 3-4, 2013 Thursday-Friday Who: Delegates from about 45 churches including worship

ping congregations and outreaches plus guests,

observers & friends Highlights of the Annual Session Video Presentation Report of the State of the Conference Duly Constituted Committee Reports

Election of Conference Leaders / Delegates to the National Assembly

Ordination Rites

Come! Let us celebrate God’s gift

of work and honest means of

living. Let us bring a gift

symbolizing our means of

livelihood, in cash or in kind

during worship on May 5, 2013!

Pistang Kabuhayan 2013


TO BE SPIRIT LED by Rev. Daniel Forster

―And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.‖ Matthew 9:35-38 (ESV)

Everything Jesus did or said was in Fathers will. His guidance and direction to teach and to heal for hundreds of thousands of people came from Father, by the Spirit of God. Even though Jesus was in the flesh, Him and Father and the Spirit were still as one.

Jesus says to His disciples that the harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. He tells them to pray for more laborers, but not just any laborer. Those who labor for Father are in His will; they are in Christ and He is in them, by the power of the Holy Spirit. Those who labor for Father are Spirit led in all they do. To be Spirit led is a way of life, it’s not something we just do when we are doing ―ministry‖. To be Spirit led is to be free from the binds of this world, to go and walk freely in Christ as He works freely in you. The harvest is the world around us…not in our church buildings, and not in church programs. The harvest is still plentiful; however, the laborers are still few. We don’t need a mission package for our communities to reach out and share the Good News. We need Spirit led laborers. God wants Spirit led laborers, for it is Him who saves; not us. It is His compassion that changes the world; not our actions or words. It is His Spirit that transforms lives; not our good deeds or powerful messages When we are led in the Spirit in everything that we do, all circumstances in life meant nothing. We could only see what Father was doing and nothing else…hence our Joy, and the fruit of His Spirit working in us. This is the life we want to lead. This is the life of ministry we want to share with others. This is the church, being Spirit led. Prayer: Father, I pray today that you are in control,

that I forsake it all to you Lord. Let me be led by your Spirit all day, every day. Let me die to my flesh and my own desires. Let me die to my frustrations and the way I have always thought and looked at circumstances. Let me just be led by your glorious Spirit and bask in your presence all day. Lord I ask this in Jesus name, Amen. Do you feel your life is Spirit led 24/7, or just some of the time?

Parents Can Help Prevent Childhood Obesity by Josefina T. Gonzales, RUMD

Findings of the national nutrition surveys conducted by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) have shown an increasing trend in overweight prevalence among school children in the Philippines in the last decade, from 5.7percent in 1989 to 8.0 percent in 1993 and to 8.8 percent in 1998.

The Whiz Kids for Fitness program aims to reduce

the number of overweight children through nutrition education and physical activity. A major finding of the study was the meager and non-significant decline in the proportion of overweight children over a two-year period. The small reduction in the proportion of overweight could partly be the consequence of the physical inactivity among the children. Sedentary lifestyle has been shown as one contributory factor to the obesity problem. Results also showed that children in private schools are prone to obesity because they are exposed to calorie rich foods and sedentary behavior in the home and in the school environment.

Fortunately, a healthy home environment can

promote healthy habits. Parents have a profound influence on children by promoting certain values and attitudes, by rewarding or reinforcing specific behaviors, and by serving as role models. They make daily decisions on recreational opportunities, food available at home, and childrens allowances. Parents also determine the food choices and food pattern in the home. They implement countless other rules and policies that influence how much each member of the family engages in healthful eating and physical activity.

As children grow, they begin to make their own choices at school and in other places away from home settings. It is for this reason that parents and caregivers should teach children to eat reasonable amounts by controlling portion sizes and encouraging children to stop eating when they feel full. Parents can also promote healthful food selections by making nutritious foods available at home and by encouraging family to eat together. Studies show that the more families eat together, the more likely children and adolescents will consume fruits, vegetables, grains and calcium-rich foods. Parents should be supportive of their children athletic and other physical activity interests. They should enhance opportunities for children to play outside and engage in both recreational activities as well as incorporating an active lifestyle into daily routines like walking or biking to the grocery or sari-sari store. Parents can set a good example for children by modeling healthful eating behaviors and being physically active.

Article from FNRI 2008


Church Annual Elections: Let’s pray for the nominees and discernment on God’s will….

Board of Elders. To serve as example of spirituality, moral rectitude and faithfulness by the grace of God; in charge of church membership – record, classification, membership growth and visitation; assist the Pastor in the administration of the sacraments, including the preparation of the Lord’s Supper; supervise all services of public worship; act as a Board of Christian Mission. Nominees (elect 4) Cantada Natalia—active member of the CWA, Elder Taleng

is part of the visitation group together with the Pastoral Team, she also commits diligently in the preparation Communion Element every first Sunday of the month.

Mabbatung, Susan- active member of the CWA and has served as outgoing Deacon in 2009, she is a good coordinator to community worship and bible study groups.

Samson, David - active member of the United Church Men and UMCC

Ramos, Willie - active member of the UCM; sometime became Chairperson to Scholarship Committee of SCCD in 2010

Board of Christian Educators. To serve as models of

spirituality, moral rectitude and faithfulness to growth and development of persons; supervision of the over-all Christian education and nurture program of the Local Church; in charge of Church Leadership Development programs

Nominees (elect 4)

De Ocampo, Louie – member of CYAF, leads the community in Praise and Worship being its member.

Fauni, Jeramie - member of the CYAF; served in several capacities and elective positions in the Church Council and BCE, Jhem works with ACM as a Manager.

Pintuan, Ephraim – member of SCCD and takes the challenge to serve, Ephraim is a LET passer and works to a growing Company in the Philippines-PLDT.

Sapida, Sheila - a dentist by profession and has served in several capacities and elective positions in the Church Council and BCE.

Sapida, Ruby – developed her skills and talents in arts, an active member of the teaching ministry. Ruby has been with the Sunday School for a long time.

Saquilayan, Ma Christina - active member of CYAF being its president for 2 years and SCCD Choir member; served in several capacities and elective

positions in the Church Council and BCE; works with Gold Fields as Organizational Development Officer. Board of Deacons. To serve as responsible stewards in their personal, family and church life; in charge stewardship education; financial planning arm of the church Nominees (elect 3) Baysa, Ellen –is currently a Deacon, member of CWA

and represented the organization in the BCE and Council as well . She is an active member of the SCCD Chancel Choir and is very deeply involved in the CWA affairs attending as well Conference activities

Matro, Lodivina - an active Sunday School teacher, regular attendee of Thursday Bible Study and Prayer Meetings. Lodie serves as Christ servant to COOP canteen, and a VCS & Sunday School Teacher.

Saquilayan, Allan - member of the CYAF; President of the SCCD Chancel Choir; has served in various capacities as Chairperson of the Church Council and as Elder. Allan works at Lafarge.

Board of Trustees. To oversee the acquisition, management, repair, maintenance and disposition of church buildings and other properties; in charge of property development plan for the Local Church; Nominees (elect 4) Calungin, Angelo - active member of the UCM,

currently the Interim Vice Chairperson of Sabang Multi Purpose Cooperative and Chairperson of its Education Committee.

De Ocampo, Jasper - has been with SCCD for more than five years now after transferring membership from NCUC in Quezon City. He provides training and consultancy services on First Aid and Safety to establishments, churches included. SCCD has been a recipient of his free services as well as the LCSMC. Bro Jasper is an International Trainor for Military and Rescue Operations.

Fauni, Lito - is an active member of the BOT of SCCD and served as support group to Praise Team every Sunday by assisting in any way possible, Lito has served as youth leader, Elder, choir member and UCM member in the past

Remulla, Omie – member of the CYAF group and supports and runs a family business.

Financial Secretary. Serves as Chairperson of the

Board of Deacons; in charge of the preparation of the Church Annual Budget with the Pastor and the Treasurer; implement stewardship practice designed and adopted by the Board of Deacons; to lead in the stewardship campaign for tithes, pledges and donations in support of the annual budget of the Local Church.


Pastor’s Corner from cover page ........... Conclusion : Brothers and Sisters, Easter Season will serve as our strength to always look forward to something good, order and beautiful. May it empower our faith to God and in His immense love for us. The victory of our life over death, love over hatred, and mercy over vengeance. The risen Christ is our Ultimate hope! that reminds us all the days of our lives. Therefore, let us always focus on Jesus Christ, the author and finisher of our faith. Indeed, let us unite and forgive one another, as God’s Household, so that the path of love, freedom, justice, and peace will be flung wide open, and His sufferings, death and resurrection will have more meaning, as we travel on in history. In conclusion, let us ponder and make part of our devotions the widely-invoke ― Prayer of Saint Francis Of Assissi,‖ thus: Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, Pardon; Where is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope: Where there is darkness, light; Where there is sadness, joy; O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; To be understood, as to understand; To be loved, as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; It is in pardoning, that we are pardon; And it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life. Amen.

Nominees: (elect 1)

Fauni, Violy - has served SCCD in various capacities namely Treasurer and Auditor as well as in the DLA School Board. She is also an active member of the CWA occupying elective positions

Tabing, Malou -Member of the CYAF; graduate of BS

Management, a member of the SCCD Chancel Choir, an outgoing FInSec who served with sharpeness and humility, a supportive parent of the DLA. She worked with Philips company for some years and is currently doing her own business.

Church Auditor. To audit the books of the Local Church regularly and submit a report thereon to the Church Council and the congregation; formulate, devise and submit to the Church Council an integrated audit system and procedures: Nominees: (elect 1) Fauni, Shirly - served as Church Auditor for many years

until at present (2012-2013); church accompanist and was once a member of the DLA School Board. Sister Shirly has been faithful in the ministry to set up accounting system to our church. Sister Shirly administrates with professionalism and maturity in the faith.

Samonte, Jo Ann – is a faithful member of the Sabang Coop who serves as Chairperson of the Credit Committee, sister Joan is a member of SCCD Choir, CWA and loving mother to Aaron and Anjell Samonte.

Church Treasurer. To receive all funds of the local church and deposit the same in such bank or banks as may be designated by the Church council; in charge of disbursement of funds in accordance with the budget; to keep a complete record of all financial transactions, including, but not limited to, vouchers and official receipts; to present financial reports to the Church Council quarterly or as often as it may require; Nominees: elect 1 Calungin, Maricel became Church Treasurer in the last

EY, member of Sabang Cooperative. An active member of the CYAF and the SCCD Chancel Choir, Sister Machey is married to Budz Calungin an active member of the Praise Team, Machey is mother to Nhiezzar.

Tumbaga, Cherry – active member of CYAF who also serves as CYAF Treasurer, Cherry is also a faithful DLA parent and serves as our present Treasurer for EY (2012-2013)

VCS sponsors and donors…

DLA EMMA ACUÑA SHONNIE FAUNI CENA ESPEJO

ROSE TUMITIT DAVID SAMSON JHEM FAUNI ROSE SAPIDA NURENG REMULLA ELLEN BAYSA MARLENE MEDINA OMIE REMULLA ETTI FRANI TALENG & ROGER CANTADA GEMMA PERLAS CWA LEONY SAQUILAYAN JO ANN SAMONTE FELY REMULLA JULIET DAYRIT CECILLE MENDOZA CYAF MALOU TABING TESS CANDELARIA BABY SAPIDA VIOLY FAUNI IRENE RIMBON RUBELYN PERDON

DLA

LITURGIST for APRIL and MAY 2013 April 7 Elder Leony Saquilayan April 14 Rona Mae Artuz and Sarah Hayag April 21 Krizelle de Ocampo and Brian Hernandez April 28 Jerome Relao and Cristy Relao May 5 Elder Rose Sapida May 12 Laurence John & Jhean Marie Calungin May 19 Sophia Ellaine and Emmanuel Osorio May 26 Reynalyn Amonggo and Abigail Caburog


School Beats and Pieces

8th DLA Annual Corporation Meeting held. The 8th

Annual Corporation Meeting of the DLA was held on March 24, 2013 at the DLA School Library gathering eight members who elected School Board officers to fill in three vacant posts. School Principal Ms. Jingle D. Ancheta rendered the Annual Accomplishment Report and Business and Finance Officer Ms. Rucila Tumitit for the Financial Report for this schoolyear. Elected as School Board Officers for SY 2013-2014 are Ms. Cecille Mendoza, Chairperson; Mr. Raymond Fauni, Vice Chairperson; Ms. Jhem Fauni, Secretary; Treasurer, Ms. Ma. Ney Poculan and member Ms Miriam Guerero and Mr. Jasper Ocampo. Grade 6 closes elementary life in Spiritual Retreat. As had been the tradition in the DLA, the Grade 6 batch of graduates closed their elementary school life in a Spiritual Retreat on March 1&2, 2013 at the Saquilayan Farm House, Gen. Trias, Cavite for two days and one night and in the school campus in the morning where parents joined them for Covenanting Worship. There were self-discovery exercise, team building activity and games. The highlight was the parent-child dialogue which was incorporated in the Closing Worship. Each Grade 6 was encouraged to ask his/her parent a question that has been sitting in their mind and heart for some time now looking for answers. Most questions thrown pertained to their family relationships. The retreat theme, ―Following Jesus….Following the Stars!‖ led the graduating class into a deep awareness of God’s presence in their lives on whom they could indeed offer themselves wholly. Dipasupil and Medina lead 2013 graduates. Dennise Adrienne Dipasupil and Phoebe Joy Medina lead the 2013 Grade 6 batch of graduates as First and Second Honors respectively during Graduation Rites on March 22, 2013 at SCCD Sanctuary with representative of Dr. Victoria Pamienta, City Schools Superintendent of the City of Dasmarinas conferring their completion of elementary education. Speakers in this year’s Graduation Rites and Moving-Up Ceremony are Rev. Lelinda C. Mugot and Rev. Nolito D. Cababan respectively who are both church workers of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines Lowland Cavite South Manila Conference. Their message centered on the DepEd theme ―Building the Nation’s Future Leaders Through the K to 12 Basic Education Program.‖Cantada bagged the DLA Leadership Award which was given for the second time this school year to a Grade 6 pupil who earned the highest point in the criteria set by the school administration based on academic, co-curricular and leadership traits. He got the most number of awards

being Writer of Year, and A-1 child. He is currently the editor-in-chief of the Disciples Gazette.

Outstanding pupils in the lower grades was also recognized incorporating this in the Graduation Rites as had been the tradition in the DLA over the past nine years since the first graduation in 2005. Loyalty medals were given to Grade 6 pupils who studied in the DLA from Nursery while Loyalty Pin for those who started in Grade 1. Nine parents of the graduating class were also awarded Parent Loyalty Certificate of Recognition for having enrolled all their children in the DLA from Nursery to Grade 6.

A total of 35 Grade 6 pupils were promoted to High School and 16 Prep moved up to Grade 1 this school year.

Following are the Outstanding Pupils this SY 2012-2013

Top Five Pupils for SY 2012-2013

GRADE 1 GRADE 2

1st Kassandra Ross S. Gimenez Princess Eula Mae E. Maristela

2nd Atasha Grace M. Fauni Sophia Pearl R. Lomadilla

3rd Cassandra Divine Micah V. Macario

Ma. Kim Louise M. Bedano

4th Ashley Nicole S. Mangaring Shaina May F. Matro*

5th Christian Lylle L. Laylo Erich Bernadette C. Tumbaga*

GRADE 3 GRADE 4

1st Maxine Redge A. De Castro Simone Alexandra Cajelo

2nd Austin Clark N. Castilla Michelle Ann M. Escober

3rd Allyssa Ellein S. Fauni* Phillippe James C. Catubig

4th Sean Codey V. Mangubat Elijah Paul R. Dela Cruz*

5th John Paolo M. Tabing* Elisha Therese P. Sangcajo

GRADE 5 GRADE 6

1st Justine Janelle N. Reyes Dennise Adrienne D. Dipasupil

2nd Graham Ford n. Aleonar Phobe Joy F. Medina

3rd Neilyn Mae M. Hormillosa Joven T. Hembrador

4th Lyka Ann E. Jimenez Safelia Coleen T. Cantada

5th Austin Paul I. Mangubat Aimee Jasmin D. Galang

BEST IN CHARACTER A1 CHILD Grade I Atasha Grace M. Fauni* Cassandra Divine Micah V. Macario Eljen Ian Louise J. Fauni* Enrico Gabriel C. Tumbaga* Grade II Jireh Rezia V. Geronimo Erich Bernadette Tumbaga *Khoby R. Cerbo Khoby R. Cerbo Grade III Nicole Grace V. Agapay* Alyssa Ellein S. Fauni* John Paolo M. Tabing * John Paolo M. Tabing* Grade IV Elisha Therese P. Sangcajo Simone Alexandra Cajelo Jhon Michael C. Martinez* Phillippe James C. Catubig Grade V Sarah Mae S. Hayag* Justine Janelle N. Reyes Kenneth R. Cerbo Austine Paul I. Mangubat Grade VI Joven T. Hembrador Van Hallen S. Hayag* Dennise Adrienne Dipasupil Safelia Coleen T. Cantada Grade 6 Special Awards Writer of the Year Safelia Coleen T. Cantada Girl Scout of the Year Aimee Jasmin D. Galang Boy Scout of the Year Van Hallen S. Hayag DLA Leadership Award Safelia Coleen T. Cantada


Loyalty Medal (those who attended DLA from Nursery to Grade 6

1. Baldelobar, Blue Raven D. 2. Candelaria, Raymart F. 3. Gabito, Irvin F. 4. Gervacio, Jezreel Simon S.* 5. Ramirez, Rainn Chrysler G. 6. Supnet, Genghis Khan M. 7. Amon, Christina Gail* 8. Calungin, angela Rose A. 9. Dipasupil, Dennise Adrienne D. 10. Eslabon, Samantha V. 11. Medina, Phoebe Joy F. 12. Tamayo, Rosel Joy F.

Loyalty Pin (those who attended DLA from Grades 1 to 6)

1. Calungin, Laurence John 2. Eusebio, Andrew N. 3. Hembrador, Jomel T. 4. Hembrador, Joven T. 5. Mangubat, Chad Selwyn v. 6. Miranda, Jim Carlos S. 7. Tiu, Carlson D.

CHURCH SERVICE ATTENDANCE

FEB. MARCH

1ST 188 188 2ND 190 172 3RD 171 230 – DLA Sun 4TH 188 188 5TH 220 – Easter Sun AVE. 184 200

1—Jerome Aviles & Mark Jayson Hayag 2 – Merle Ticao & Jessie Fauni 3 – Eugene Cajudo, Minerva Sapida, Princess Nicole Estares & Hannah Lorraine Tan 4—Grace Page, Queenette Micah Perdon & Althea Rhian Bacat 5 – Aiza Naty, Myrna Espejo, Mary Ann Lazaro & Crisaldo Relao 6 – Jemalyn Guarda, Jomer Millana & William Abdon 7—Izza Mae Apolinar, Joshua Baysa, Josiah Pierce Hillman 8 – Perlita Cortez, Arxone Lazaro & Madelaine Fauni 10 – Phoebe Medina, Amiel Sapida, Alyssa Julien Sarita, & Emil Christian Frani 11 – Tina Tirona, Leonida Barbuco & Shaira Bigaran 12 – Carmencita Guitierez 13 – Jo Ann Samonte & Joshua Paul Dela Cruz 15 – William Cantada & John Aaron Gomba 16 – Guillermo III Mendoza 17 – Sarah Joyce Bautista & Isabella Faith Alamanzor 18 – Liza Fauni & Marlene Medina 19 – Henry Naty & Noie Andrew Sapida 21 – Jasmine Acuna, Dolores Saquilayan, Nathaniel Gerero, Elma Belostrino & Janice Ocampo 22 – Juan Acuna Jr. 23 – Violy Del Rosario, Blessie May Balangyao & Wilmer Sanchez 24 – Ivy Mae Saquilayan, Grace Page & Justin Renz Libao 25 – Henry Sapida, Roldan Saquilayan, Paul Arnie Penaverde, & Abner Cahigan, 26 – Kenny Quezon 27 – Aida Monterey & Marissa Sarmiento 28 – Vidal Sarmiento & Almira Calungin 29 – Keilyn Ramirez, Janice Ocampo, Alexander Tan, David

Sapida & Cecille dela Cruz

5—Vidal & Marissa Sarmiento

6—Jasper & Roberlyn De

Ocampo

11—Abelardo & Ethel Dacua

17—Jun & Malou Tabing

17—Jing & Rose Calungin

17—Romeo & Jing Ancheta

29—Jun & Elma Belostrino

30—Mr & Mrs. Marlyn Valle

COLLECTION REPORT FEBRUARY MARCH FEBRUARY

Tithes 64,370.00 76,293.00 64,370.00

Loose Offering 20,336.00 24,771.00 20,336.00

Sunday School 1,453.50 1,596.00 1,453.50

Midweek Services 1,008.05 1,170.00 1,008.05

Least Coin 799.30 1,406.05 799.30

Lovegift/Donations/flower 2,050.00 6,485.00 2,050.00

Happy B-day Jesus/Holy Week 300.00 5,592.00 300.00

Mission Offering 2,538.00 3,372.05 2,538.00

Support from Members Abroad 14,055.00 29,250.00 14,055.00

Special Min. Contribution 1,621.50 20,000.00 1,621.50

Gen Paid Services 50.00 50.00

TOTAL 108,581.35 169,935.10 108,581.35


Theme : Easter Season:

A Festival of Life’s Triumph APRIL 2013 EASTERTIDE SEASON

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2

CWA Bible Study/ Fellowship 7:00 pm

Elder Lina exhorter

3 Staff Devotion

4PM Pastor Bea Prayer service 7:00 p.m , Pastor Benjie as exhorter

4 Church Bible

Study -7PM Cycles of Disobedience Facilitator: Pastor Bea Cellgroup: Binang Olaes; 3pm

5 Cell Group @ Silvertown 3:00 pm

6 Daang NIA Childrens’ Outreach PCC 1pm BOE 3PM BCE 5pm CYF : 7:00 p.m UCM: 7:00p.m

7 Communion Sunday Rev. Benjie Gevera P&W: Allan Saquilayan Liturgist: Leony Saquilayan Shut Ins CYAF Fellowship

8

9 CWA Bible Study/ Fellowship 7:00 pm Elder Juliet exhorter

10 Church and Coop Staff Devotion 4PM LM Wilma Prayer service 7:00 p.m , Elder

11 Church Bible Study -7PM Many Kings Fail Facilitator: Pastor Bea Cellgroup: Binang Olaes; 3pm

12 Cell Group @ Silvertown -3:00 pm

13 Daang NIA Childrens’ Outreach BOT mtg, 5 pm CYF : 7:00 p.m UCM : 7pm

14 Rev. Dr. Ruth Billena P&W: Nazario Calungin Liturgist: Rona Mae Artuz and Sarah Hayag MOMENTS with Children Honey Belmonte BOD Mtg 1PM

15

16 CWA Bible Study/ Fellowship 7:00 pm LM Wilma Pelagio

17 Church and Coop Staff Devotion 4PM - Ann Ferrer Prayer Service 7:00 pm , Pastor Bea, exhorter

18 Church Bible Study -7:00 p.m Signs and Miracles of Authority Facilitator: Pastor Bea Cellgroup: Binang Olaes; 3pm


20 Daang NIA Childrens’ Outreach CYF : 6:00 p.m UCM: 8:00 p.m

21 Lay Minister Wilma Pelagio P&W: Cherlene Sapida Liturgist: Krizelle de Ocampo and Brian Hernandez CYAF Bible Study Church Council Meeting, 1pm

22

23 CWA Fellowship 7:00 pm Rev. Bea H. UCWO EAST CLUTER at 8AM

24 Church and Coop Staff Devotion 4PM – Pastor Benjie Prayer Service 7:00 pm, Sis. Wilma, exhorter

25 Church Bible Study – 7:00 Jesus Teaches about new Life Facilitator: Pastor Bea Cellgroup: Binang Olaes; 3pm


27 Daang NIA Childrens’ Outreach

28 – Rev. Benjie Gevera P&W: Louie De Ocampo Liturgist: Jerome Relao and Cristy Relao

29

30 CWA Bible Study/ Rev. Benjie Fellowship 7:00 pm

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