Calvary Chapel Davao

Calvary Chapel in Davao City, Philippines

Calvary Chapel Davao Bulletin 1st Week of October 2012

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Pastor’s Message

John1:40-42 Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus. 41 The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him. “We have found the Messiah” 42 And he brought him to Jesus.

Andrew was not as popular as Peter and don’t have that much ministries compared to his brother, yet He is a true brother and has deep concern for his brother’s salvation for he brought Peter to the Lord of Lords and King of kings. Andrew has a unique ministry compared to others (Peter, John, and Paul) yet he has been faithful in what the Lord is leading him.
We can be like Andrew too, by simply bringing our love ones at the feet of the Lord and gently leading them to Christ that they might obtain Salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Psalm Reading

Psalm 70 (New International Version)
1 Hasten, O God, to save me;
come quickly, Lord, to help me.
2 May those who want to take my life
be put to shame and confusion;
may all who desire my ruin
be turned back in disgrace.
3 May those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!”
turn back because of their shame.
4 But may all who seek you
rejoice and be glad in you;
may those who long for your saving help always say,
“The Lord is great!”
5 But as for me, I am poor and needy;
come quickly to me, O God.
You are my help and my deliverer;
Lord, do not delay.

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Calvary Chapel Davao Bulletin 3rd Week of July 2012

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Pastor’s Message

Titus 1:16 They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good.

Paul talks about those people who simply talks about God but didn’t receive the knowledge of the Saving Grace. These people were deceivers, taught false doctrines, and their minds and consciences are crooked.
I believe people in the Church of Christ should reflect and consider it too. That we should not only say our knowledge about God but also to live it out w/ sincerity because knowledge of the truth about God leads to godliness.

Psalm Reading

Psalm 62
1 Truly my soul finds rest in God;
my salvation comes from him.
2 Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
3 How long will you assault me?
Would all of you throw me down—
this leaning wall, this tottering fence?
4 Surely they intend to topple me
from my lofty place;
they take delight in lies.
With their mouths they bless,
but in their hearts they curse.[b]
5 Yes, my soul, find rest in God;
my hope comes from him.
6 Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
7 My salvation and my honor depend on God[c];
he is my mighty rock, my refuge.
8 Trust in him at all times, you people;
pour out your hearts to him,
for God is our refuge.
9 Surely the lowborn are but a breath,
the highborn are but a lie.
If weighed on a balance, they are nothing;
together they are only a breath.
10 Do not trust in extortion
or put vain hope in stolen goods;
though your riches increase,
do not set your heart on them.
11 One thing God has spoken,
two things I have heard:
“Power belongs to you, God,
12 and with you, Lord, is unfailing love”;
and, “You reward everyone
according to what they have done.”

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Calvary Chapel Davao Bulletin 1st Week of June 2012

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Pastor’s Message

Job 2:10b Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?

The context of this chapter talks about Job’s terrible trials in life and this verse was Job’s response to his wife because of her foolishness – urging Job to curse God and kill himself.
Now reflect on this beloved, within one year the Lord gave us most of the time good health than sickness, He gave us more provision than poverty, more love and grace than painful trials and problems. So, we need to have this kind of attitude like Job, he never lose hope, he persevere (enduring w/ patience) under trials and continue to declare: “Blessed be the name of the Lord.”

Psalm Reading

Psalm 57
New International Version (NIV)
1 Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me,
for in you I take refuge.
I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings
until the disaster has passed.
2 I cry out to God Most High,
to God, who vindicates me.
3 He sends from heaven and saves me,
rebuking those who hotly pursue me—[c]
God sends forth his love and his faithfulness.
4 I am in the midst of lions;
I am forced to dwell among ravenous beasts—
men whose teeth are spears and arrows,
whose tongues are sharp swords.
5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
let your glory be over all the earth.
6 They spread a net for my feet —
I was bowed down in distress.
They dug a pit in my path—
but they have fallen into it themselves.
7 My heart, O God, is steadfast,
my heart is steadfast;
I will sing and make music.
8 Awake, my soul!
Awake, harp and lyre!
I will awaken the dawn.
9 I will praise you, Lord, among the nations;
I will sing of you among the peoples.
10 For great is your love, reaching to the heavens;
your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
let your glory be over all the earth.

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