from your PastorI praise the Lord for another month He has en-

trusted to us! I am excited because this is our Mis-sions’ month. In the past, we usually held three consecutive nights of Missions’ Conference; but this time, we decided to have a whole month- Missions’ emphasis instead. Thus, I encourage you to be faith-ful in every church service, to be attentive to every preaching and to value more the importance of supporting and sending missionaries, both local and abroad. Let us be challenged to be more zealous in spreading the message of missions, which is the sav-ing Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. There would be no CBBC, San Pedro, and perhaps we would not be reached with the Gospel if it were not for missions.

I also would like to express my appreciation and commendation to every member who attend-ed and involved in our Pastors and Sunday School Workers’ Conference this past week. Personally, I was blessed by the preachings and sessions. It is in-deed a privilege to accommodate several pastors and members from different churches and be a help in challenging them to “rise up and build.” By God’s grace, let us pray that our church’s influence will encourage us and other churches to be more faithful in God’s service.

Let us have a great Sunday and a blessed Missions’ month!

DR. ED M. LAURENA

VOLUME 23 ISSUE 44 Nov 3

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THE CAUSE FOR WORLD MISSIONSJohn 3:14-21

I. The righteous justice of God demands us to be serious with world missions. A. God’s people must see the upheaval made by worldliness and sin. B. God’s people must see the unparalleled justice system of God. C. God’s people must see the urgency of world missions. II. The reigning love of God draws us further to start more mission works. A. God the Father, the source of eternal love, is the basis for more mission works.B. God the Son, the author of our eternal sal-vation, is the basis for more mission works.C. God the Spirit, the power that convicts sin-ners to receive the eternal gift, is the basis for more mission works.

III. The rich fellowship of God directs us to gather into His bosom.A. Through world missions, sinners are made closer to God.B. Through world missions, servants are given the opportunity to build for God.C. Through world missions, saints are posi-tioned to glorify our great God.

Gospel tracts, preaching/music CDs & Sunday School/Discipleship lessonsare available @ the ushers' table after

the service.

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Church Bulletin

GOD deserves our best. Through our NEHEMIAH PROJECT FOR GOD'S GLORY, we can give our best. Let us continually fulfill our commitment by His grace.

Aside from our commit-ments, let us drop some

coins in our Sunday School class basket, as an extra

investment for this project.

THE CHALLENGE of Nehemiah's statement in 2:17 “...Come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem that we be no more a reproach” prompted the people to de-

cide in verse 18, “...Let us rise up and build...” It was a decision backed up by a determina-

tion when they strengthened their hands for this good work.

The same challenge was presented to the people of God during the 3-day Pastors and Workers’ Conference last October 28-30 which our church hosted. Attended by about 500 members from more than 40 fellowshipping churches within the country and across Brazil and the Thai-land Outreach, the event was indeed a call to stand fast and continue building in the faith that would not flinch in the face of a compromising society. It is a call for self-eval-uation as God's children to be fervent and zealous in the service and worship of Him Who is LORD of Lord and KING of Kings. In the Scriptures, building is almost always used in reference to decision to obeying Christ. Pastor Gil Laurena, the main speaker, repeatedly emphasized “God blesses de-cisions that reflect His character, promote justice, and ulti-mately bring Him glory”. The preachings and divided ses-sions have been designed to accomplish such in the hearts of God's people.

The Lord has wrought a great blessing upon us to receive and use such a remarkable occasion to challenge and move us to a deeper level of spirituality and work in the ministry of the Lord. May we continue to build our infallible faith, our genuine service, our precious unity, and our ardent burden for the lost and dying world all for the sake of Christ and for God’s glory!

Building for Eternity through the Pastors and Sunday School

Workers Conference

A few decades ago, a missionary was working hard at spreading the Gospel in China. Im-pressed by the advances he was making with

the Chinese government, the Standard Oil Company offered the missionary a weighty sum of money to work for them in developing a branch of the company in China. The missionary promptly turned them down. Shocked, the company doubled their offer, giving him a sum of money that would draw even the stron-gest of people to consider the life of luxury it could offer. Again, the missionary refused the job. Puzzled, the company asked him what it was he wanted. "We can't offer you any more money." The missionary re-plied, "The money's not too small; the job is." If your church is like ours, each year we have a Missions Conference. Missionaries come, meet the church family, and present their vision for their field. But do you realize what revered servants of God these people are? These people are willing to inconve-nience themselves for the sake of the Gospel. These are the true heroes of the Christian faith. God has called us all to be missionaries. He has called us all to "declare his glory among the hea-then, his wonders among all people." Yet God calls many Christians to travel to other parts of the world to spread His message to people who have never heard. Missionaries are the cream of the crop of Christianity. Thank God that His servants are willing to face difficulty so that others can hear of salvation. As "homeland" missionaries, we should be willing to do two things for missionaries. First, and most importantly, we must pray. Each day, we should pray for missionar-ies. Our missionaries face situations we will never face-wars, famine, hostility, government opposition, and paganism. They need our prayers on a daily basis. Second, our missionaries need our financial support. Without the funds of God's people, mission-aries wouldn't be able to continue ministering. As our economy has downturned, the economy of many mis-sion fields have downgraded worse than our own. It is so important that during this time of difficulty, we con-tinue our giving to missions. Spend time thanking God for missionaries who are traveling to the ends of the earth so people can hear of Christ. If you don't already, I would encourage you to pick up a list of missionaries from your church and begin praying for them on a daily basis. Pray for God's protection, provision, and working in their land. Never forget the great sacrifice of these heroes of the faith.

MissionariesThankful for

At the age of 16 C. T. Studd was already an expert cricket player and at 19 was made captain of his team at Eton, England. Soon he became a world-famous sports person-ality. But the Lord had different plans for him, for while at-tending Cambridge University he heard Moody preach and was wondrously converted. He soon dedicated his life and his inherited wealth to Christ and spent hours seeking to convert his teammates. Sensing God’s leading to full-time service, he offered himself to Hudson Taylor for mis-sionary work in China. While in that foreign country, he inherited a sum of mon-ey equivalent today to half a million dollars. In 24 hours he

gave the entire inheritance away, investing it in the things of the Lord. Later he was forced to go back to England, for his health was failing and his wife was an invalid. But God called him again—this time to the heart of Africa. He was informed that if he went, he would not live long. His only answer was that he had been looking for a chance to die for Jesus. “Faithful unto death,” he accepted God’s call and labored until the Savior took him Home.

C. T. Studd’s Dedication

The Apostle Paul was perhaps one of the greatest trav-elers of his day. He visited many lands, and saw many new scenes in different countries. When he returned he wrote a good deal; his Epistle were widely read by the early churches. And yet, in all the writings of the apostle, there is not one line that is descriptive of the scenery of the countries through which he passed; not

a line telling of the wonders of the architecture of his day; not a line describ-ing the customs of the people. Is not this singular? There is a reason for it. The apostle was “blind.” As he traveled about he was blind to all else but one thing. On the way to Damas-cus, when he met the Lord Jesus, He was blinded by the vision of His great glory, and from that time he could see nothing but Him and tell of nothing but His Gospel.

Travel Scenes and Paul

"I have but one candle of life to burn, and I would rather burn it out in a land filled with dark-

ness than in a land flooded with light" — John Keith Falconer

"God's work done in God's way will never lack God's supply"

— Hudson Taylor

"The Great Commission is not an option to be considered; it is a command to be obeyed"

— Hudson Taylor

"The spirit of Christ is the spirit of missions. The nearer we get to Him, the more intensely

missionary we become." — Henry Martyn, missionary to India and Persia

"He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose"

— Jim Elliot

"In the vast plain to the north I have sometimes seen, in the morning sun, the smoke of a thousand

villages where no missionary has ever been" — Robert Moffat, who inspired David Livingstone

"If a commission by an earthly king is considered a honor, how can a commission by a Heavenly King

be considered a sacrifice?" — David Livingstone

"Some wish to live within the sound of a chapel bell; I wish to run a rescue mission within

a yard of hell." — C.T. Studd

"We talk of the Second Coming; half the world has never heard of the first."

— Oswald J. Smith

"I remember one who spoke on the missionary question one day saying, "The great question is not, 'Will not the heathen be saved if we do not send them the gospel?' but 'Are we saved our-

selves if we do not send them the gospel?"— Charles Spurgeon

"You will never make a missionary of the person who does no good at home. He that will not serve the Lord in the Sunday school at home, will not win

children to Christ in China."

Quotes about Missions

At the age of 16 C. T. Studd was already an expert cricket player and at 19 was made captain of his team at Eton, England. Soon he became a world-famous sports person-ality. But the Lord had different plans for him, for while at-tending Cambridge University he heard Moody preach and was wondrously converted. He soon dedicated his life and his inherited wealth to Christ and spent hours seeking to convert his teammates. Sensing God’s leading to full-time service, he offered himself to Hudson Taylor for mis-sionary work in China. While in that foreign country, he inherited a sum of mon-ey equivalent today to half a million dollars. In 24 hours he

gave the entire inheritance away, investing it in the things of the Lord. Later he was forced to go back to England, for his health was failing and his wife was an invalid. But God called him again—this time to the heart of Africa. He was informed that if he went, he would not live long. His only answer was that he had been looking for a chance to die for Jesus. “Faithful unto death,” he accepted God’s call and labored until the Savior took him Home.

C. T. Studd’s Dedication

The Apostle Paul was perhaps one of the greatest trav-elers of his day. He visited many lands, and saw many new scenes in different countries. When he returned he wrote a good deal; his Epistle were widely read by the early churches. And yet, in all the writings of the apostle, there is not one line that is descriptive of the scenery of the countries through which he passed; not

a line telling of the wonders of the architecture of his day; not a line describ-ing the customs of the people. Is not this singular? There is a reason for it. The apostle was “blind.” As he traveled about he was blind to all else but one thing. On the way to Damas-cus, when he met the Lord Jesus, He was blinded by the vision of His great glory, and from that time he could see nothing but Him and tell of nothing but His Gospel.

Travel Scenes and Paul

"For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ." (2 Corinthians 4:6)

An average person in the face of the Earth is almost always affected by weather. Most people tend to feel happier and calm when the weather is sunny and calm but feel sad and despondent during an overcast sky. For others, it is the opposite case. They feel bleak during fair weather and joyful during torrential rains. Each individual is different. However, it is worth noting that no matter what the skies may look like, the sun is always shining. Indeed, the sun is always shining above the clouds. We may not see the sun-shine; but it is always there. Even during night time, the sun is shining on the other side of the earth. Somewhere, at any time, the sun is always shining.

For parallelism and illustration's sake, the sun in our solar system represents the Lord Jesus Christ. The Sun radiates its own energy and light. Likewise, Jesus Christ is the Light (John 8:12). He is The Only True Light and none other. His Word teaches us what to believe and live by so that we will never be in darkness. The Bible is our Light. As wise believers we ought to purpose in our hearts

to anchor ourselves upon the Word of God as we keep in mind that THE SON IS ALWAYS SHINING ABOVE THE CLOUDS!

Indeed, Jesus never fails! So then, we must love God's promise in Hebrews 13:5, "...for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." Knowing this truth should cause us to love God enough as to want to live a holy and righteous life, to please God, and to walk closer with Him day by day. No Chris-tian can become closer to the Lord apart from the Word of God as John 1:1, 14 exhorts. Therefore, we must live by our Bibles, thinking about Scriptures throughout the day.

Scriptures refer to God's people in Matthew 5:13-14 as salt and light, "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.”

It is so wonderful to be a Christian-to comprehend the truths of God's Word, to know that Jesus lives within our heart, to know that our sins have been forgiven, to know that Jesus Christ shed His blood to take away our sins, and to know that one day we will be with the Lord.

The “Son” Is Always Shining

According to the latest available statistics the ratio of Protestant missionaries to population in strategic world areas shows:

1,448 Ministers per million people in the United States. 56 Missionaries per million people in Africa. 30 Missionaries per million people in South America. 20 Missionaries per million people in Korea. 15 Missionaries per million people in India. 3 Missionaries per million people in Indo-China.

Moreover, much of Europe with its 480 million people is largely unevangelized. And virtually all Communist-controlled countries are closed to missions work.

Go Ye, But How Far?

God's mission reached down to usBeata B. Agustin

God’s mission reached down to us for our assured salvation!Indeed bringing us His gracious compassion…

…Against religion’s hell-bound option.Now that we’re sealed with grand redemption

Let’s reach out to others, sharing with them everlasting life’s possession.

God’s mission reached down to us for our divine holiness!Indeed imputing to us His virtuous righteousness…

…Against carnality’s defiling filthiness.Now that we’re sanctified thru great forgiveness

Let’s reach out to others, ministering to them with Christian’s kindness.

God’s mission reached down to us for our eternal security!Indeed protecting us within His supreme sovereignty…

…Against death’s sin-penalty.Now that we’re guarded against devilish enmity

Let’s reach out to others, guiding them toward precious mercy’s bounty.

God’s mission reached down to us for our spiritual freedom!Indeed acquitting us by His sacrificial ransom…

…Against iniquity’s entangling stardom.Now that we’re shut from destructive idolatry’s welcome

Let’s reach out to others, ushering them to the Saviour’s kingdom.

God’s mission reached down to us for our heavenly fulfillment!Indeed satisfying us with His blessed contentment…

…Against earthliness’ vanity-enrichment.Now that we’re granted inheritance of priceless settlement

Let’s reach out to others, bringing them to infinite soul-wealth’s entitlement.

God’s mission reached down to us for our joyful worship!Indeed meeting us within His sweet prayer-altar partnership…

…Against worldliness’ dominating friendship.Now that we’re invited to the throne-of-grace fellowship

Let’s reach out to others, discipling them thru fruitful stewardship’s leadership.

God’s mission reached down to us for our glorious victory!Indeed blessing us around His perfect will-territory…

…Against transgressions’ affliction-misery.Now that we’re triumphant midst hatred of evil fury

Let’s reach out to others, telling them the wonderful Gospel’s love story.

CHRISTIAN BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCHPREACHING THE GOSPEL THAT ONLY JESUS SAVES!St. Francis Homes 2, Landayan,

San Pedro, Laguna 4023

ACTS29 - the official Sunday publication of Christian Bible Baptist Church | Year of Continuing2013

Maaari Mong Matiyak ang Langit

Ang sabi ni Hesus, “Ako ang daan, ang katotohanan, at ang buhay: walang makapupunta sa Ama kundi sa pamamagitan ko.” Juan 14:6

Wala nang iba pang makapagliligtas sa iyo mula sa impiyerno. Magtiwala ka kay Hesus ngayon! Roma 6:23 “Kung ipahahayag ng iyong bibig na si Hesus ay Panginoon at mananampalataya ka nang buong puso na Siya’y muling binuhay ng Diyos, ikaw ay maliligtas”. Roma 10:91. Aminin mo na ikaw ay isang makasalanan. Roma 3:102. Magsisi ka sa iyong kasalanan. Gawa 17:303. Manampalataya ka na si Kristo Hesus ay namatay para sa iyo, nalibing at nabuhay namagmuli. Roma 10:9-104. Sa pamamagitan ng panalangin, tanggapin mo si Hesus sa iyong puso bilang iyong Tagapagligtas.Roma 10:13

Manalangin ka ng ganito: Panginoon, ako po ay isang makasalanan at nangangailangan ng kapatawaran. Nanampalataya po ako na nadanak ng dugo ni Hesus at Siya ay namatay sa krus para sa akin. Nagsisisi po ako sa aking mga kasalanan. Tinatanggap ko po si Kristo Hesus sa aking puso bilang aking Tagapagligtas. Amen. "Kung tinanggap mo si Hesus bilang iyong Tagapagligtas, ito na ang simula ng iyong bagong buhay kay Kristo." Roma 8:1Ngayon:1. Basahin mo ang iyong Biblia araw-araw upang makilala pa ng lubusan si Kristo Hesus. 2. Makipag-usap ka sa Diyos sa panalangin araw-araw. 3. Manambahan ka sa isang simbahan na pinapangaral si Kristo at ang Biblia ang tanging pamantayan.4. Ibahagi sa iba si Kristo Hesus.

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∙Sunday School ---------- 8:30 am ∙Morning Service -------- 9:30 am∙Youth Fellowship ------- 1:30 pm∙Discipleship -------------- 3:00 pm∙Afternoon Service ----- 4:00 pm

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