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

September 22, 2019

VOLUME 23, ISSUE 37
Today is the 5th Sunday in Kingdomtide

It's Children's Sunday!

TODAY’S LECTIONARY READINGS (RCL): Luke 16:1-13; Jeremiah 8:18-9:1; Psalm 79:1-9; 1 Timothy 2:1-7

T
oday we celebrate our children.
While we know and recognize that
children are God’s gift to us, let us
reflect on some great quotes about our
WELCOME TO children, and remember these quotes as
UCCP COSMOPOLITAN CHURCH we continue to commit to love and take
W e welcome new visitors and old friends,
Christians from every tradition, and people
new to faith. To those who have no church home,
care of them.
“Let the little children come to me,
want to follow Christ, have doubts, do not be- and do not stop them; for it is to such
lieve, you are welcome here. Regardless of age, as these that the kingdom of God be-
color, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity,
longs.” (Jesus Christ, Luke 18:16)
socioeconomic status, marital status, abilities or
challenges, join us, you are welcome here. You “The greatest legacy one can pass on
are welcome to worship, to celebrate and sorrow, to one’s children and grandchildren
to rejoice and recover. This is a place where lives
is not money or other material things
are made new.(adopted)
accumulated in one’s life, but rather a
legacy of character and faith.” (Billy Gra-
We invite you to ham, evangelist)

WORSHIP
with us CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL!
“Safety and security don’t just hap-
pen, they are the result of collective
consensus and public investment. We

A
Unified Theme and Message (all services): delegation of our UCCP Cosmo- owe our children, the most vulnerable
“A Good Lesson from a Bad Lesson” politan Church kids attended last citizens in our society, a life free of vi-
week’s LCSMC Children’s Festi- olence and fear.” (Nelson Mandela, Former
8:00AM Tagalog Worship Service val at the Union Theological Seminary President of South Africa)
Pastor: Rev. Veronica T. Estayo grounds in Dasmariñas, Cavite.
Leader: Ms. Hannah Mernilo With the theme “The Journey,” the
10:00AM English Worship Service Festival led the children to creatively re-
Pastor: Rev. Callum R. Tabada flect on the passage from Joshua 1:9 - “I
Leader: Ms. Sophia Madeleine Urizza herebey command you: Be strong and
courageous; do not be frightened or dis-
3:00PM Visayan Worship Service
mayed, for the Lord your God is with you
Pastor: Rev. Fritz Jordan S. Mata wherever you go.”
Leader: Ms. Dynaline Bernadez The festivity gathered 368 children
5:30PM Vesper Contemporary Worship from all over the churches of the LCSMC,
Pastor: Rev. Grace Fe I. Magan participating in the fun and fellowship of
Leader: Mr. Kenan Magan the event.
Worship Leaders: CYFers Top photo shows the participating
children getting ready for the festival,
NEXT WEEK’S LECTIONARY READINGS:

TODAY!
while the photo below shows UCCP Cos-
Luke 16:19-31; Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15; mopolitan Church kids posing for poster-
Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16; 1 Timothy 6:6-19 ity. To God be the glory!
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WORDToday 09/17/19
LCSMC CWA Fellowship of the Least Coin
1Tm 3:1-13; Lk 7:11-17

W hen Jesus walked on earth, He worked great miracles to

help all with problems. In today’s Gospel, Jesus and His
disciples are walking toward Nain. He met a funeral procession
and felt much love and compassion for the mother whose son
died.
He consoled the woman saying, “Do not weep.” Then He
resurrected the son and returned him to his mother. In awe and
wonder the people exclaimed, “God has visited His people!”
Don’t you wish Jesus walked on earth today? Wish no more!
He certainly does as the Church, His Body, the assembly of all
baptized children of God.
There are many Church ministries and charities continuing
Jesus’ works of mercy. When we join or contribute to one, we
become Jesus’ disciples walking with Him, hearts pumping His M embers of the UCCP Cosmopolitan Church Christian Wom-
en’s Association (CWA) attended this year’s LCSMC Fellow-
ship of the Least Coin at the UCCP Sabang yesterday, September
love and compassion, arms and legs distributing His miracles.
21. With the theme “Give It All,” the celebration gathers the CWA
Then shall all see and declare that God continues to visit His of the conference in their commitment to the greater ministry of the
people. church through the programs of the Fellowship of the Least Coin.
(contributed by Atty. James K. Raterta, Church Council Chairman)
To God be the glory!

JOIN OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES AND BIBLE STUDY SESSIONS

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. SEE YOU THEN!
SUNDAYS TUESDAYS
8:30AM Adult Sunday School, Conference Room 9:00AM Street Dwellers Devotion, Social Hall with Rev. Veronica
with Rev. Callum Tabada Estayo / Rev. Grace Fe Magan
9:30AM Adult Sunday School, Toddlers’ Room with 2:00PM Church Staff Devotion, Conference Room
Rev. Veronica Estayo 6:00PM Delgenta Group Bible Study - Quezon City with Rev. Cal-
10:00AM Children’s Sunday School, 3rd Floor Rigos lum Tabada
Hall with Rev. Grace Fe Magan 7:00PM Dormitory Bible Study, Conference Room with Rev. Ve-
10:00AM Youth (CYF) Sunday School, Conference ronica Estayo
Room with Rev. Fritz Jordan Mata 7:00PM Dormitory Convocation, Sanctuary [every last Tuesday of
11:30AM CWA-Sponsored Sunday School, Toddlers’ Room with the month] with Rev. Veronica Estayo
Rev. Fritz Jordan Mata WEDNESDAYS
12:15PM Chancel Choir Bible Study, AVR Chapel with DM Jeffrey 7:00PM Midweek Prayer Meeting with Rev. Grace Fe Magan
Ramirez, Jr. THURSDAYS
2:00PM Visayan Adult Sunday School, Church Sanctuary with 7:00PM Dormitory Bible Study, Conference Room with Rev. Ve-
Rev. Fritz Jordan Mata ronica Estayo
3:00PM Children’s Sunday School [Visayan], 3rd Floor Rigos Hall FRIDAYS
with Rev. Grace Fe Magan 9:00AM Street Dwellers Devotion, Social Hall with Rev. Fritz Jor-
5:30PM Young Adults [Visayan] Sunday School & Fellowship, Tod- dan Mata / Rev. Callum Tabada
dlers Room with Rev. Fritz Jordan Mata SATURDAYS
7:00PM Vesper Choir Bible Study, AVR Chapel with Rev. Callum 2:00PM CYF Worship Team Bible Study, Social Hall with Rev.
Tabada Grace Fe Magan
MONDAYS 5:00PM Pilgrims Choir Bible Study, Social Hall with Rev. Fritz
6:00PM UCM South Bible Study - Magallanes, Makati with Rev. Jordan Mata
Callum Tabada (pls. text 09197241697 for details of 6:00PM Visayan Worship Team Bible Study, Social Hall with Rev.
venue) Fritz Jordan Mata

PLEDGE / TITHE COMMITMENT UPDATE

A s our 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 ministries and programs of the Church by signing up the Pledge/Tithe Forms now made available at the table
located in the Church lobby. Out of our approved Projected Tithes and Offerings in the amount of P3,867,912.05 we have already received
pledges totalling P1,050,240.00. Thank you very much and God bless us all! Those who have submitted their pledges so far (as of Sept. 9):
Abagon, Dennis Co say, Maximo Garcia, Ruel Natividad, Kenneth Raphel Quebral, Keith Arleigh Saluberes, Leo & Gloria
Abis, Georgette Co Say, Rosalinda Gaviola, Juvy Natividad, Mildred & Arnel Ragandan, Elvie Sarmiento, Leticia
Acena, Eliza Joy Cortez, Thelma Gementiza, Gigie Naynes, Lesley Ann Ragandan, Rika Antoinette Sumodlayon, Amy Grace
Anglo, Danilo Cuneta, Leonidez II Gran, Ellen Opelac. Gladys Ragandan, Rissa Kristelle Sibala, Zoe Verna
Antipuesto, Sean Alfred Custodio, Wenefredo B Laurente, Ophelia Poculan, Christer & Charity Raterta, James Tenido, Marily Ca-ang
Antonio, Jun & Ma. Gracia De Jesus, Ely Boyonas Morales, Mel & Diane Poculan, Delter & Maria Ney Rebolledo, Dan & Coralie Torres, Emerson
Besoyo, Alice Arnejo Duran, Leona Nagal, Mercy Poculan, Joshua Remolona, Agnes & Lincoln Urriza, Magdaleno
Campos, Efecy Manuel Espino, Ruth Ramos Natividad, Corazon Poculan, Nadine Rodrigo, Gloria Vargas, Ruth
Wong, Loida
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Prayer List 24 Josephine Modanza, Jorim

Sampayan, Lebetha Visca,
Let us keep in our prayers those of us who are in chal- Honesto Privado, Siony San
lenging circumstances these days. We also encourage Miguel
you to let any of our pastors know of your special needs 26 Valdemar De Peralta, Laarni
for pastoral care. Let us pray for: Birthdays Jaim, Briz Limpiado, Keilah
Theresa Lu
Samson Almarez Diane Morales
Virgie Almarez Melchor Morales 16 Pastor Carina Lynn Vecino 27 Elvie Ragandan
Malou Ason Shirley Nerecina 22 Lilibeth Antonio, Nelly Core, 28 Miguel Paul Medina, Ivy
Ur Ason Lina Pagala Luis Sarmiento Jr., Sophia Marie Poracan
Bavillo Villanueva Bation Delailah Palisoc Madeliene Urriza 29 Rhea Daradar
Rodolfo Cabunilas Nelia Salvador 23 Vincent Crisologo, Carlito
Adory Desiree Dames Letty Sarmiento Lumhod, Ma. Ana Mae Wedding
Darlene Elmira Digan
Noemi Estayo
Pastor Al Senturias
Grace Tabada
Molos, Anna Olivia Velasco,
Alberto Vergara Jr., Ma. Anniversaries
Renato Estayo Ronnie Undag Victoria Vergara 24 Max (+) & Vergie Olaco
Rosita Hipe Naomi Vecino
Elizabeth How Perfecto Yasay, Jr. NOTE: Our list of birthday and wedding anniversary celebrators is far
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-
ship update form from the office and submit this to the office as soon as
possible. Thank you for your help in updating our membership records!

Church Calendar
SEPTEMBER: Christian Education Month
22 (Sun) • 5th Sunday in Kingdomtide
• Children’s Sunday / SUNDAY SCHOOL FIESTA!
28 (Sat) • UCM LCSMC Fellowship of the Biggest Coin, UCCP
Sabang
29 (Sun) • 6th Sunday in Kingdomtide
• Fellowship of the Least Coin Sunday
• Granparents Sunday
• Church Council Meeting
OCTOBER: Indigenous People’s Month
5 (Sat) • Visayan Service Family Day Thank You
6 (Sun) • 7th Sunday in Kingdomtide • To the Abarquez family for the Floral Offering today in our
• World Communion Sunday chancel in thanksgiving for blessings received.
• Christian Youth Adults (CYAF) Sunday • To the Urriza family for the snacks after the 10AM wor-
12 (Sat) • Worship Committee Meeting ship service today in thanksgiving for the birthday of So-
13 (Sun) • 8th Sunday in Kingdomtide phia Urriza today.
• CWA Sunday • To Agnes Remolona, Wenefredo Custodio and the
• Peace Sunday UCM for their individual contributions to the preparations
• Visayan Worship 24th Thanksgiving Service and goodies for the kids in today’s Sunday School Fiesta.
16 (Wed) • The Wednesday Forum
20 (Sun) • 9th Sunday in Kingdomtide SCHEDULE OF OFFERTORY USHERS AND CASH COUNTERS
• UCM Sunday For the Month of September 2019
• Indigenous People’s Sunday
OFFERTORY USHERS
27 (Sun) • 10th Sunday in Kingdomtide 8:00AM 10:00AM 3:00PM 5:30PM
• Reformation Sunday Buico, Zandra Antonio, Jun Gementiza, Gigie Nagal, McDaniel
• Pastors (Church Workers) Appreciation Sunday Ligan, Marivic Castillo, Benjamin Rodrigo, Gloria Poculan, Joshua
• Church Council Meeting Natividad, Corazon Sosing, Dhalia
Ragandan, Elvie Yana, Emily

CASH COUNTERS
8:00AM 10:00AM 3:00PM 5:30PM
Amistoso, Becca Antonio, Grace Espina, Sefamar Rebolledo, Coralie
Buico, Zandra Ragandan, Elvie Gementiza, Gigie Rebolledo, Dan
Ligan, Marivic Rebolledo, Coralie Poculan, Charity Mae
Navarro, Norma Remolona, Agnes
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“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.”
Stewardship Section [1 Peter 4:10]

UCCP Cosmopolitan Church recognizes with great appreciation your responses to the call to give tithes and offering:
September 15, 2019 Batallones, Bethel Ann Duran, Leona Mumar, Elsam & Becca Paronda, Edilyn Sibonga, Ewny
Abagon, Dennis Buico, Alexandra Espina, Sefamar Nagal, Danny Paronda, Yassi Sibonga, Rose
Abagon, Dionisio Campos, Efecy Espina, Trinidad Nagal, Mercy Penson, Samuel Soria Family
Abarquez, Ma Vianca Comadizo, Abraham Espino, Ruth Nashyl Poculan, Jemimah Suarez, Jeph Rel
Joy Comadizo, Krizel Esteban, Jacquilyn Natividad, Arnel & Prn Win/Prnss Ashley Suarez, Marlene
Abarquez, Mr & Mrs Daradar, Rican Gaviola, Judy Mildred Ramos, Jugie Tenido, Marily C
Rommel Daradar, Rican Gementiza, Gigie Natividad, Corazon Rebolledo, Dan / Coralie Umali, Hezekiah
Abis, Geogette de Jesus, Ely Hipe, Rosita Navarrete, Julita Rodrigo, Gloria Urizza, Sophie
Amy Grace del Prado, Claro Jacob, Fred Nerecina, Shirley Sarmiento, Letty A. Urriza, Mr /Mrs
Antonio, Jun & Ma Demetrial, Mr & Mrs Mata, Alice Orquia, Rebacca Shelly Magdaleno
Gracia Demetrial, Shakey Morales, Rey & Babes Ortiz, Jade Ria Sibala, Zoe Verna Yana, Wincess Jem
...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.