A Transforming,

Empowering, Caring
and Exemplary Church
of Servant Leaders.
(Church Vision Statement)

1368 Taft Avenue, Ermita

Manila, Philippines
Tel. No. 5254495, 5231309
Cellphone No.: 0916-244-3437
[email protected]
uccpcosmopolitanchurch.org

July 7, 2019
VOLUME 23, ISSUE 26

WELCOME TO WE CELEBRATE RURAL LIFE EPHASIS MONTH IN JULY

UCCP COSMOPOLITAN CHURCH Today is the

W e welcome new visitors and old
friends, Christians from every tra-
4th Sunday after Pentecost
dition, and people new to faith. To those
who have no church home, want to fol-
COMMUNION
low Christ, have doubts, do not believe,
you are welcome here. Regardless of SUNDAY
age, color, culture, sexual orientation,
gender identity, socioeconomic status,
marital status, abilities or challenges,
PLEDGE / TITHE FORMS NOW AVAILABLE
join us, you are welcome here. You are
welcome to worship, to celebrate and
A s a response to the Church Budget that we have approved for this new Church
Year 2019-2020, we encourage you to commit to support the various minis-
tries and programs of the Church by signing up the Pledge/Tithe Forms now made
sorrow, to rejoice and recover. This is a
available at the table located at the Church lobby.
place where lives are made new. (adopted)
Thank you very much and God bless us all!

We invite you to Those who have submitted their pledges so far (as of July 6):
Abis, Georgette Natividad, Corazon Raterta, James

WORSHIP Acena, Eliza Joy

Cuneta II, Leonides
Natividad, Kenneth
Natividad, Mildred & Arnel
Rodrigo, Gloria
Saluberes, Leo & Gloria
with us Espino, Ruth Ramos
Gementiza, Gigie
Opelac, Gladys
Poculan, Delter & Maria Ney
Torrez, Emerson
Vargas, Ruth Quinto
8:00AM Tagalog Worship Service Laurente, Ophelia Quebral, Ptr Keith Arleigh
Sermon: “Pagpapala O Pag-pag”
Pastor: Rev. Veronica T. Estayo
Leader: Mr. Abelardo Navarro, Jr.
10:00AM English Worship Service
Sermon: “God Humbles the Proud”
Pastor: Rev. Callum R. Tabada
Leader: Elder Bethel Ann Batallones
3:00PM Visayan Worship Service
Sermon: “Wanted: Magbubuhat”
Pastor: Rev. Fritz Jordan S. Mata
Leader: Ms. Ellen Gran
5:30PM Vesper Contemporary Worship
TODAY
Sermon: “Influencers” for our Children and Youths
Pastor: Rev. Grace Fe I. Magan Our children today will experience their
Leader: Ms. Hannah Myka Mernillo own worship service designed especially
Worship Leaders: CYFers for them during the 10AM and 3PM Junior
Church. Bring your kids therefore to the An-
TODAY’S LECTIONARY READINGS (RCL): gela Valdez Ramos (AVR) Chapel today!
Our youths, on the other hand,
2 Kings 5:1-14; Galatians 6:[1-6]7-16 will have their own special worship & study
Luke 10:1-11, 16-20; Psalm 66:1-9 experience at 10AM at the 3rd floor of the
Rigos building. To God be the glory!
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HYMN STORY “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”

William Williams, 1717-1791
“Since You are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of Your name lead and guide me.” (Psalm 31:3)

T
he need for daily guidance become a medical doctor. But, ply of manna each day. For today, claim God’s
is one of the believer’s upon hearing the stirring chal- Twice during the Hebrews’ promises for your life in even
greatest concerns. How lenge by evangelist Howell Har- years of wandering, the became the small decisions you will be
easily our lives can go astray ris, Williams dedicated his life to faint because of lack of water. called upon to make this day.
without the assurance of divine God and the Christian ministry. At the command of God, Mo- Begin to praise Him – “Songs
leadership. Today’s featured William Williams, like Harris, ses struck a large rock with his of praises, songs of praises I
text is one of the great hymns decided to take all of Wales as wooden staff. Out of it flowed will ever give to Thee, I will ever
of the church on this subject. It his parish and for the next 43 a pure, crystalline stream that give to Thee.”
is a product of the revival move- years travelled 100,000 miles preserved their lives. God also
ment that swept through Wales on horseback, preaching and continued to guide them with a (from Amazing Grace, 366 Inspiring
during the 18th century. This re- singing the gospel in his native pillar of cloud by day and the pil- Hymn Stories for Daily Devotions by
Kenneth W. Osbeck)
vival was led by a 24-year-old tongue. He became known as lar of fire by night.
Welsh preacher, Howell Harris, the “sweet singer of Wales.”
who stirred the land with his The vivid, symbolic imagery
fervent evangelistic preaching of this text is drawn wholly from
A TIME FOR
and his use of congregational the Bible. The general setting is PRAYER.
singing. the march of the Israelites from Every Wednesday night
One of the lives touched Egypt to Canaan. Although the
by Harris’ ministry was 20-year- Israelites’ sin and unbelief kept
@ 7:00PM, join us in our
old William Williams. Young them from the destination for 40 Midweek Prayer Meeting
Williams, the son of a wealthy years, God provided for their at the AVR Chapel.
Welsh farmer, was preparing to physical needs with a new sup-

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND BIBLE STUDY SCHEDULE

For the new Ecclesiastical/Church Year 2019-2020, we are inviting you
to join and grow our faith together by attending our Sunday Schools and
Bible Study sessions. Below is our new schedule.
Welcome and see you then!
SUNDAYS
8:30AM Adult Sunday School, Conference Room with Rev. Callum Tabada
9:30AM Adult Sunday School, Toddlers’ Room with Rev. Veronica Estayo
10:00AM Children’s Sunday School, 3rd Floor Rigos Hall with Rev. Grace Fe Magan
10:00AM Youth (CYF) Sunday School, Conference Room with Rev. Fritz Jordan Mata
11:30AM CWA-Sponsored Sunday School, Toddlers’ Room with Rev. Fritz Jordan Mata
12:15PM Chancel Choir Bible Study, AVR Chapel with DM Jeffrey Ramirez, Jr.
2:00PM Visayan Adult Sunday School, Church Sanctuary with Rev. Fritz Jordan Mata
3:00PM Children’s Sunday School [Visayan], 3rd Floor Rigos Hall with Rev. Grace Fe Magan
5:30PM Young Adults [Visayan] Sunday School & Fellowship, Toddlers Room with Rev. Fritz Jordan Mata
7:00PM Vesper Choir Bible Study, AVR Chapel with Rev. Callum Tabada
TUESDAYS
9:00AM Street Dwellers Devotion, Social Hall with Rev. Veronica Estayo / Rev. Grace Fe Magan
2:00PM Church Staff Devotion, Conference Room with the Ministerial Team
6:00PM Delgenta Group Bible Study - Quezon City with Rev. Callum Tabada
7:00PM Dormitory Bible Study, Conference Room with Rev. Veronica Estayo
7:00PM Dormitory Convocation, Sanctuary [every last Tuesday of the month] with Rev. Veronica Estayo
WEDNESDAYS
7:00PM Midweek Prayer Meeting, AVR Chapel with Rev. Grace Fe Magan
THURSDAYS
7:00PM Dormitory Bible Study, Conference Room with Rev. Veronica Estayo
FRIDAYS
9:00AM Street Dwellers Devotion, Social Hall with Rev. Fritz Jordan Mata / Rev. Callum Tabada
SATURDAYS
2:00PM CYF Worship Team Bible Study, Social Hall with Rev. Grace Fe Magan
5:00PM Pilgrims Choir Bible Study, Social Hall with Rev. Fritz Jordan Mata
6:00PM Visayan Worship Team Bible Study, Social Hall with Rev. Fritz Jordan Mata
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12 Georgie Balatero, Louie
Prayer List Laguardia
Let us keep in our prayers those of us who are in chal- 13 Jaybert Abarra, Budgie
lenging circumstances these days. We also encourage Dulay, Michelle Duguil,
you to let any of our pastors know of your special needs
for pastoral care. Let us pray for: Birthdays Fernando Encluna
14 Cirila Acuavera, Babylinda
Virgie Almarez Melchor Morales Alino, Lingkod Digan, Joela
Malou Ason Shirley Nerecina 07 Elizabeth Allego, Allysa
Marfil
Ur Ason Lina Pagala Castillo, Nelson Mendoza,
Bavillo Villanueva Bation Delailah Palisoc Samuel Enrico Penson,
Rodolfo Cabunilas Sonny Remolona Joshua Ben-CD Tabada, Jer-
Adory Desiree Dames Ernesto Rosal Sr. ryson Vales, Arlene Wahing
Darlene Elmira Digan Nelia Salvador
Noemi Estayo Letty Sarmiento 09 Aza Alfonso, Daniel Aloña
Rosita Hipe Charlie Tam (+), Ruel Bontigao,Pastor
Elizabeth How Naomi Vecino Alvaro Senturias Jr., Alice
Mallari, Luisito Mallari, Cely
Wedding
Rev. Grace Fe Magan
Diane Morales
Rosauro Vergara
Mehr Anniversaries
11 Marilyn Ferras, George Galo, 11 Mendelsson & Charity Flo-
Today’s Communion Servers Rev. Bernadette Morales, rdeliz
Noel Sablay 12 Nelson & Consuelo Telen
8:00AM Service
Arch. Tindalo Amistoso Ms. Rebecca Amistoso NOTE: Our list of birthday and wedding anniversary celebrators is far
Mr. Abelardo Navarro Jr. Ms. Ruth Vargas from perfect and so if your name or some other church member’s name
is not in the list, kindly call our attention. Better yet, ask for a member-
10:00AM Service
ship update form from the office and submit this to the office as soon as
Ms. Agnes Remolona Mr. Abraham Lincoln Remolona possible. Thank you for your help in updating our membership records!
Prof. Ophelia Laurente Engr. Gem dela Calzada
Ms. Grace Antonio Mr. Florante Antonio
Ms. Elvie Ragandan Arch. Dominador Ato
Ms. Marlene Suarez Dr. Benjamin Castillo
Ms. Bethel Ann Batallones Mr. Wenefredo Custodio
3:00PM Service
Ms. Sefamar Espina Mr. Wenefredo Custodio
Ms. Sheila Mae Comadizo Engr. Sidney Duran
Ms. Dhalia Sosing Ms. Gigie Gementiza
Ms. Gloria Saluberes Mr. Leando Saluberes
Ms. Rebecca Mumar Mr. Elsam Mumar
Ms. Maria Ney Poculan Ms. Gloria Rodrigo
Calling all Youths & Young-at-hearts
5:30PM Service


Atty. Coralie D. Rebolledo
Ms. Rebecca Mumar
Mr. Daniel S. Rebolledo
Mr. Elsam Mumar Y ou are all invited to join us in our Ves-
per Contemporary Worship every
Sunday at 5:30PM, Church Sanctuary.
Let us worship God with songs of
praise and with joyful hearts!

SCHEDULE OF OFFERTORY USHERS AND CASH COUNTERS

For the Month of June 2019
OFFERTORY USHERS
8:00AM 10:00AM 3:00PM 5:30PM
Buico, Zandra Castillo, Benjamin Gementiza, Gigie Franco, Rebecca Sundays @ 5:30PM
Ligan, Marivic Custodio, Wenefredo Rodrigo, Gloria Ruga, Leslie Ann


Navarro, Abelardo Jr.
Vargas, Ruth
Laurente, Ophelia
Ragandan, Elvie
Sosing, Dhalia
Yana, Emily
Thank You!
CASH COUNTERS • to the following Board Meeting hosts
next Sunday, July 14:
8:00AM 10:00AM 3:00PM 5:30PM
BOT - Fred Jacob
Amistoso, Rebecca Antonio, Grace Espina, Sefamar Rebolledo, Coralie
BEM - Allen Valeroso & Weng Soria
Buico, Zandra Ragandan, Elvie Gementiza, Gigie Rebolledo, Dan
BCEN - Franz Antonio
Ligan, Marivic Remolona, Agnes Poculan, Charity Mae
BOD- Atty. Coralie Rebolledo
Navarro, Norma Rodrigo, Gloria
BOE - Gloria Saluberes
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Stewardship Section
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” [1 Peter 4:10]

UCCP Cosmopolitan Church recognizes with great appreciation their responses to the call of tithes and offering:
June 30, 2019 Cuneta, Leonides II Maquiling, Mary Ann Navarro, Abelardo Jr Rebolledo, Dan/Coralie
Daradar, Rican Maramba, Janeth Navarro, Norma Redor, Nathaniel
Abarquez, Ma. Vianca Demetrial, Mr & MRs Maranan, Aery Nerecina, Shirley Respall Family
Abarquez, Mr/Mrs Rommel Derotas, Andrei Nicolo Maranan, Akie Nicholas, Retson Ritson, Karla
Abis, Georgette Duran, Leorda Mata, Alice Opelac, Gladyz Ritzon, Hazel Fe
Adalin, Reynaldo Ejercito, Ethel Mata, CJ Orquia, Rebecca Sanchez, Alicia
Ahiban, Zaldy/ Chary Espina, Sefamar Mata, Nicole Patrimonio, Ophelia Sanchez, Jean
Antonio, Florante/Gracia Expino, Ruth Matienzo, Julito Paulsen, Betsy Pearl Sanchez, Jeffrey
Antonio, Francheska Ganzalino, Christian Merlino, Hannah Pelias, Elianah Gem Sarmiento, Leticia
Antonio, Kal El Ganzalino, Matthe Morales, Rey/ Babes Poculan, Christer/Charity Sibonga, Dionisio
Balois, Erman/MIchelle Gaviola, Judy Mumar, Elsam/Rebecca Poculan, Jemimah Sibonga, Rose
Bergona, Irene Gubilan, James Natividad, Arnel/Mildred Poculan, Joshua Soria
Buhain, Jhon Eirene Joshua Natividad, Corazon Privado, Norma Umali, Kay Kay
Buico, Alexandra Laurente, Ophelia Natividad, Ken Quebral. Keith Vargas, Ruth
Campos, Efecy Magsino, Cely Navarette, Julita Rebecca Winter Babar
...and to the many who prefer to keep their responses in silence. Thank you!
In case of names omitted and other corrections to effect on the list, please see any of the Pastors.