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Sunday in Muntinlupa & Paranaque
Atoy Franco picked me up at 7:30am this morning and we proceeded to the New Bilibid prison facility again. After a little less than one hour of driving, we arrived at the RDC (Rehabilitation Diagnostic Center) which is the intake facility for the national prison. Kenneth Pastor had not yet arrived with the passes, so Atoy started asking Bible questions which is what Atoy always does if we have any time. He is so hungry to learn and grow in his knowledge of the word that it is a real joy to be with him.
After Willie Pastor led another song, I was asked to give the lesson for study. I preached on “Having Honorable Conduct” from 1 Peter 2:11-12. We emphasized the need to have a sojourner’s attitude towards this world, purify ourselves from ungodly conduct, and actively oppose the evil world that surrounds us. Willie interpreted the lesson into Tagalog so that all could understand it.
At the close of the service, we found out that 4 had been baptized the previous day. When the visitors were asked whether any of them visitors were desiring to be baptized, three said they were convinced of the need, but not fully ready to commit to do so. We pray for God to be long-suffering and giving them another opportunity to obey before it is forever too late.
After lunch, we went to Paranaque where I preached in the Sunday service of the congregation meeting in Jimmy Batung’s home. Jimmy has been very active and effective in reaching his family with the gospel. I preached of “Earthly vs. Heavenly Treasures.” There were ten present plus one visiting view via Skype from the South Island of New Zealand. He is a son-in-law of Jimmy that was baptized while home and now is trying to reach others with the gospel.
The Lord willing, I fly to Cebu tomorrow preparing to start the work there on Tuesday. I will probably not give a report tomorrow since it will be a travel day with no preaching schedule.
Atoy Franco picked me up at 7:30am this morning and we proceeded to the New Bilibid prison facility again. After a little less than one hour of driving, we arrived at the RDC (Rehabilitation Diagnostic Center) which is the intake facility for the national prison. Kenneth Pastor had not yet arrived with the passes, so Atoy started asking Bible questions which is what Atoy always does if we have any time. He is so hungry to learn and grow in his knowledge of the word that it is a real joy to be with him.
After lunch, we went to Paranaque where I preached in the Sunday service of the congregation meeting in Jimmy Batung’s home. Jimmy has been very active and effective in reaching his family with the gospel. I preached of “Earthly vs. Heavenly Treasures.” There were ten present plus one visiting view via Skype from the South Island of New Zealand. He is a son-in-law of Jimmy that was baptized while home and now is trying to reach others with the gospel.
