The hottest months in the Philippines, April, May and June are the busiest months among Christian churches and organizations in this part of the world. Conferences, Youth Camps, and Church Outings are held during these months.
PTC 9th Annual Conference
PTC 9th Annual Conference
The 9th PTC Annual Ministers’ Conference - “A Minister as God’s Shining Star before Men” - was held at Gems Hotel & Conference Center from March 31 to April 3, 2009. The theme was taken from Philippians 2:14-16. The conference was attended by 35 delegates.
Seminars
The PTC Team conducted 12 seminars from April to June 2009. A seminar on Leader’s Attitude & Personality Improvement was held at Central Baptist Bible College in Buenavista, Guimaras.
Spiritual Maturity: Measurement of Church Growth was held at Samar Integrated Community Advancement Project in Catbalogan, Samar. (This seminar was conducted in cooperation with Christian Growth Ministries). Basic Principles in Bible Exposition was held at Door of Faith Church in Sta. Cruz, Marinduque. Understanding New Testament Letters was held at Jesus Christ the Living Water Church in Baybay, Leyte.
A seminar on Responsible Parenting was held at God Cares Christian Church in Kabancalan, Negros. Interpreting the Gospels Part 2 was held at Subay Assemblies of God in Binagonan, Rizal. Understanding God’s Word with Clarity Part 2 was held at Church of the Good Shepherd in Polillo, Quezon. Understanding the Book of Colossians was held at IRM Church in Hermosa, Bataan.
Foundational Skills in Doing Bible Exposition and Dynamics of Expository Preaching were held at Culasi Christian Church in Culasi, Antique. Understanding the Book of Colossians was held at Jesus Christ the Refuge & the Life in Tanay, Rizal.
Other Activities
Habakkuk Mission’s evangelistic arm Proclaim Jesus Christ (PJC) conducted 8 nights of public proclamation of the gospel in 3 locations. Three nights gospel proclamation was held in Paenaan Plaza, (in front of the PTC Center) in San Jose, Antipolo City.
Another 3 nights proclamation was held in Tampalon Plaza in Kabancalan, Negros, and 2 nights proclamation was also held at Kapatalan Plaza in Siniloan, Laguna. These gospel proclamations were conducted in cooperation with God Cares Christian Church under the leadership of Arman Aspa, a member of the PTC Training Team. Members of the PTC Training Team served as preachers.
“Restore” a 2 nights concert crusade was held at the City Auditorium in Baybay, Leyte. “Restore” was sponsored by Jesus Christ the Living Water Church. Paul, preached the gospel for 2 nights.
“Leave the World, and Live the Word” a 4 days Youth Camp organized by Philippine Missionary Fellowship in Panay Island was held at the premises of Central Baptist Bible College in Buenavista, Guimaras. Paul preached for 3 nights.
PTC Center
Seminars
The PTC Team conducted 12 seminars from April to June 2009. A seminar on Leader’s Attitude & Personality Improvement was held at Central Baptist Bible College in Buenavista, Guimaras.
Spiritual Maturity: Measurement of Church Growth was held at Samar Integrated Community Advancement Project in Catbalogan, Samar. (This seminar was conducted in cooperation with Christian Growth Ministries). Basic Principles in Bible Exposition was held at Door of Faith Church in Sta. Cruz, Marinduque. Understanding New Testament Letters was held at Jesus Christ the Living Water Church in Baybay, Leyte.A seminar on Responsible Parenting was held at God Cares Christian Church in Kabancalan, Negros. Interpreting the Gospels Part 2 was held at Subay Assemblies of God in Binagonan, Rizal. Understanding God’s Word with Clarity Part 2 was held at Church of the Good Shepherd in Polillo, Quezon. Understanding the Book of Colossians was held at IRM Church in Hermosa, Bataan.
Foundational Skills in Doing Bible Exposition and Dynamics of Expository Preaching were held at Culasi Christian Church in Culasi, Antique. Understanding the Book of Colossians was held at Jesus Christ the Refuge & the Life in Tanay, Rizal.
Other Activities
Habakkuk Mission’s evangelistic arm Proclaim Jesus Christ (PJC) conducted 8 nights of public proclamation of the gospel in 3 locations. Three nights gospel proclamation was held in Paenaan Plaza, (in front of the PTC Center) in San Jose, Antipolo City.
Another 3 nights proclamation was held in Tampalon Plaza in Kabancalan, Negros, and 2 nights proclamation was also held at Kapatalan Plaza in Siniloan, Laguna. These gospel proclamations were conducted in cooperation with God Cares Christian Church under the leadership of Arman Aspa, a member of the PTC Training Team. Members of the PTC Training Team served as preachers.“Restore” a 2 nights concert crusade was held at the City Auditorium in Baybay, Leyte. “Restore” was sponsored by Jesus Christ the Living Water Church. Paul, preached the gospel for 2 nights.
“Leave the World, and Live the Word” a 4 days Youth Camp organized by Philippine Missionary Fellowship in Panay Island was held at the premises of Central Baptist Bible College in Buenavista, Guimaras. Paul preached for 3 nights.
PTC Center
The on-going construction of the PTC Center made some progress. The roof frame was put in place. Funds sourced locally from the sale of 2 heads of cattle raised in the Goshen Farm and proceeds from the sale of fish (tilapia and bighead) grown in a fish pen in Laguna Lake were used in construction. The farm and the fish pen are resource development projects of Habakkuk Mission.
PTC Team Member
PTC Team MemberBenjie Mallari, a PTC Training Team member was accepted to study at London Theological Seminary (LTS). Benjie was granted 2 years bursary from a Christian charity to support his studies. Benjie’s wife Merly, and their 2 years old son, Christian Paul will stay in Binangonan, Rizal.
Personal and Family
I was diagnosed to have abnormal blood sugar level (too much sweet) in April but after a month of medication, my blood sugar went back to normal level. Arcy is fine, as well as Marichu. Paul III had started teaching part-time while writing his thesis for his MA in Political Economy at the University of Asia & the Pacific.
Praise and Thanksgiving
1. All what God has done to us as a Team and what He is continually doing through us.
2. The approval of Benjie Mallari’s application for studies at LTS and 2 years bursary grant.
3. CrossWay Church’s additional support for the work of PTC and one time gift for the building construction .
Prayer Requests
1. Pray for Benjie Mallari’s wife & son who will be left in the Philippines while he studies at LTS in London.
2. Pray for Paul III that he will be able to balance his time in teaching, writing his thesis, and his commitment in the Youth and Music ministry.
3. Pray for God’s provision for the completion the construction of the PTC Center. The immediate need is about UD$ 2,000 to put up the roofing.
I was diagnosed to have abnormal blood sugar level (too much sweet) in April but after a month of medication, my blood sugar went back to normal level. Arcy is fine, as well as Marichu. Paul III had started teaching part-time while writing his thesis for his MA in Political Economy at the University of Asia & the Pacific.
Praise and Thanksgiving
1. All what God has done to us as a Team and what He is continually doing through us.
2. The approval of Benjie Mallari’s application for studies at LTS and 2 years bursary grant.
3. CrossWay Church’s additional support for the work of PTC and one time gift for the building construction .
Prayer Requests
1. Pray for Benjie Mallari’s wife & son who will be left in the Philippines while he studies at LTS in London.
2. Pray for Paul III that he will be able to balance his time in teaching, writing his thesis, and his commitment in the Youth and Music ministry.
3. Pray for God’s provision for the completion the construction of the PTC Center. The immediate need is about UD$ 2,000 to put up the roofing.
