New Church Website

I’m excited to announce the launching of the official website of the Bible Baptist Church – http://www.bbcdavao-guerrero.org.

As of the moment, we are still in the process of uploading all the contents of the site. We are praying that the Lord would use this tool to inform, instruct and inspire folks to serve the Lord with their lives.

The site would be used to upload pictures, music and videos from the services. The Lord willing, it is our desire to provide live streaming for our services so that our members abroad would be able to watch and be blessed.

Do continue to pray for the Lord’s hand upon this project. We believe that this is the Lord’s doing and we are yielding to His direction even in the smallest of details

May the Lord richly bless you!

Through Christ

by Dr. Paul Chappell

“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”

Philippians 4:13

The key to every great man or woman God has used has been a complete dependence on God.

A sign was once seen in a textile mill that stated “When your thread becomes tangled, call the foreman.” One day a lady who was newer to the mill found her thread tangled in the machinery. Not wanting to look incompetent and thinking the foreman would think badly of her, she sought to untangle the mess herself. But after several minutes of struggling with the thread, she gave up and reluctantly called the foreman. When the foreman saw the mess, he asked what she had done. “I did the best I could do,” she told him. The foreman replied, “No, the best you could do would have been to call me.”

A Hymn for Everybody

The Dentist’s Hymn = Crown Him With Many Crowns
The Weatherman’s Hymn = There Shall Be Showers of Blessing
The Contractor’s Hymn = The Church’s One Foundation
The Tailor’s Hymn = Holy, Holy, Holy
The Golfer’s Hymn = There is A Green Hill Far Away
The Politician’s Hymn = Standing on the Promises
The Optometrist’s Hymn = Open My Eyes That I Might See
The IRS Agent’s Hymn = I Surrender All
The Gossip’s Hymn = Pass It On
The Electrician’s Hymn = Send the Light
The Shopper’s Hymn = Sweet By and By
The Realtor’s Hymn = I’ve Got A Mansion Just Over the Hilltop
The Pilot’s Hymn = I’ll Fly Away
The Paramedic’s Hymn = Revive Us Again
The Judge’s Hymn = Almost Persuaded
The Psychiatrist’s Hymn = Just A Little Talk With Jesus
The Architect’s Hymn = How Firm A Foundation
The Credit Card Telemarketer’s Hymn = A Charge To Keep I ave
The Zookeeper’s Hymn = All Creatures of Our God & King
The Postal Worker’s Hymn = So Send I You
The Waiter’s Hymn = Fill My Cup, Lord
The Gardener’s Hymn = Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming
The Lifeguard’s Hymn = Rescue the Perishing
The Criminal’s Hymn = Search Me, O God
The Baker’s Hymn = When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder
The Shoe Repairer’s Hymn = It Is Well With My Soul
The Travel Agent’s Hymn = Anywhere With Jesus
The Geologist’s Hymn = Rock of Ages
The Hematologist’s Hymn = Are You Washed in the Blood?
The Menswear Clerk’s Hymn = Blest Be the Tie
The Umpire’s Hymn = I Need No Other Argument
The Librarian’s Hymn = Whispering Hope

Now, for those who speed on the highway – a few hymns for you
45 mph = God Will Take Care of You
55 mph = Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
65 mph = Nearer My God to Thee
75 mph = Nearer Still Nearer
85 mph = This World Is Not My Home
95 mph = Lord, I’m Coming Home
Over 100 mph = Precious Lord Take My Hand

Leadership Requirements

Before someone becomes a worker at the Bible Baptist Church in Guerrero. He/she has to submit to the leadership requirements or standards laid down by our pastor and of course, the Word of God. Here is a sample form:

Mission Trips to Lasang & Napisolan

I count it a great privilege joining my pastor on a mission trip last Thursday, August 13. Together with some men of the church, we visited the work of Bro. Armando Dusonan in Lasang, Bukidnon and Bro. Danilo Dao-an in Napisolan also in Bukidnon.

We conducted a preaching service in Lasang under their un-finished church building. The Lord blessed with 44 coming to trust Christ as Saviour. Those same people then followed the Lord in the waters of baptism. The Lord led my Pastor to immediately organize that work into a local church under the authority of its sending church, Bible Baptist Church in Napisolan. God truly worked in a marvelous way!

LASANG

We then headed to Napisolan to have another service. 17 came to follow the Lord in Believers’ Baptism and were baptized at the river right below the church. Bro. Luke Pensader of Tibal-og and Bro. Armando Dusonan had the privilege of baptizing these new converts.

NAPISOLAN

I thank the Lord for the wonderful opportunity He has given in allowing me to go to these places. We have to see the urgency and need to pray for more laborers in the harvest field of our Lord. I’m praying that God would continue to supply the needs of these mission works and empower its Pastors to preach the whole counsel of God.

The Best and Worst Uses of Twitter

by Cary Schmidt

This article was originally posted in Caryschmidt.com

I have written a couple of posts about twitter—why I decided to use it and things I’ve learned from the experience. Overall, twitter has been a positive experience, but not entirely. Here is a short list of the best and worst ways to use twitter:

The Best Uses of Twitter:

Encouraging Connections—Twitter is a great means of encouraging others and staying connected with helpful and strengthening relationships—friends, family, and ministry acquaintances—and what’s going on in the lives of others. I love following Pastor Chappell’s posts—they encourage me in a multitude of ways.  Hundreds of times others have strengthened and encouraged my spirit through their posts.

Edifying Words—Twitter is great for sharing quotes, scriptures, and principles that edify. I love following people whose hearts are obviously focused on spiritual matters and challenging subjects. Positive thinkers and spiritually minded people have a joyful heart and challenge me to be a better Christian.

Let Me See You in the Valley

Let Me See You in the Valley
Dr. Jack Hyles

You’re not what you are when things are going your way,
and you’re wearing the conqueror’s crown.
You’re not what you are when exalted and praised.
But you are what you are when you’re down.

You’re not what you are when applauded by men,
when your achievements are lauded and hailed.
You’re not what you are when success is your lot.
But you are what you are when you’ve failed

You’re not what you are on boulevard wide
you are what you are on the alley.
You’re not what you are on Everest heights.
You are what you are in the valley

You’re not what you are when softer winds blow.
You are what you are in the gale.
You’re not what you are on mountain peak high.
You are what you are in the vale.

You’re not what you are ‘cause riches abound,
don’t tell me how much you can make.
But wait ‘til battles and enemies come,
just show me how much you can take.

You’re not what you are when starting the race,
but whether or not you ever quit.
You’re not what you are because of talent and charm,
but the measure is courage and grit.

You’re not what you are when the truce is enjoyed,
when peace has climbed to its height.
But you are what you are when the battle has begun,
for you are what you are in the fight

You’re not what you are when all goeth well
and everything is going by form.
But you are what you are when the winter time comes,
for you are what you are in the storm.

So hang right in there, don’t waver, don’t falter, don’t bend,
‘Cause you’re not what you are when the race has begun,
But you are what you are at the end.

The Race

“Quit, Give up, You’re Beaten,” they shout at me and plead,
“There’s just too much against you now, this time you can’t succeed.”
And as I start to hang my head in front of failure’s face,
My downward fall is broken by my memory of a race.
And hope refills my weakened will as I recall that scene,

Just Being a Blessing

Great Opportunities

It is wonderful to serve the Lord. I thank Him for saving me and for calling me into His work. I just want to share what He has allowed me to do in various places in this month.

In Panabo
Last July 9, 2009 I was privileged to be invited to the Bible Baptist Church – Panabo for their 2^nd Annual Mission Conference. I enjoyed good time of visitation and fellowship with their pastor, my friend, Steve Ong. They had a theme of “Ye are Witnesses” from Acts 1:8. I preached that night from Acts 8 on the Ethiopian Eunuch. The Lord blessed in a special way and I give Him all the glory for that. I encourage you to be in prayer for the church, their pastor and his family as they labor for the Lord in that needy area.

In Malita
July 14-16, 2009

I enjoyed a wonderful opportunity being with the opening of the 3^rd Year of the Bible Baptist Institute Opening in Malita. The school has been blessed with 18 graduating students! All of them excited and eager to serve the Lord. My pastor, Rev. Anselmo Ingay, preached a great message on Gideon and how he conquered the challenges by relying upon the Lord.

The following day, I taught classes on the Articles of Faith, Song leading and Soul Winning. During the afternoon, all of us went out to the community and practiced what we have learned in the classroom. Joy can be seen on the faces of each one as they shared their soul winning experiences. I also thank the Lord for the great opportunity of preaching His Word that night. The altars were filled as Christians dedicated themselves to the Lord.

Please be in prayer for Bro. Joel Brasileno & family as they seek to labor for the Lord in Malita.

I give glory to God for all the things He has allowed me to do. It’s my desire to just be a blessing.

‘Til next time!

Bro. J

The History & Purpose of BBI

“The History and Purpose of our Bible Institute”
2 Timothy 2:1-4; Hebrews 5:1-4
Given by Rev. Anselmo Ingay last July 7, 2009

The 1^st Bible School was opened by Rev. Schott on June 9, 1959 – that was 50 years ago. We are now on the 48^th year because there was 2 year period when Bible School was stopped. When Bible school started, they had only one teacher, Rev. Schott with the help of Mrs. Schott. In 50 years of existence, I’m proud to say that out Bible institute remains the same. What it was 50 years ago is very much the same now.