DECEMBER 2019 GOSPEL WORK REPORT

Dear Brother Joe Wessell, A Deacon and the Elders Mike Latimer, Terry Melton, Greg Benson, Kurt Benson, Curtis A. Carter and the members at Village Creek Church of Christ, 390 Greene 721 Rd, Paragould, AR 72450

"I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper
and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth." (3 John 2)

Grace, Mercy, and Peace be with you
From God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.

Brethren, we are always thankful to God the Father through Jesus the Son for the salvation in Christ and because of it we are eager always to preach the gospel of Christ to extend the way of salvation thus I, dad and my fellow Filipino preachers are always grateful to your fellowship with us by prayers and financial support through the years. Thankful always to Grandpa Jim Mcdonald for his recommendation for me and dad and even to other Filipino preachers there in your heart brethren.

We are reminded always of the letter of Apostle to the Colossians “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Col. 3:17

Brethren I am writing now for the DECEMBER 2019 Gospel Report.

December 1, 2019 – Brother Luciano preached “First Things First”, first to have faith in God.

December 14, 2019 – “Flanek Mark Ampan Tumandan, bong salamat for spending time with us” considering I visited the wake of Ma’am Arjho Turner’s  mother. Ma’am Arjho is my mentor in Project Management Course Online, US based.

December 15, 2019 – I preached a lesson about “Evidence God Exist”, a lesson outline of Bro. Ron Halbrook. Cosmological and Teleological Arguments proved that God exist and it cannot be denied.

December 15, 2019 - By God's loving providence I and Brother Luciano Sangoan attended a Thanksgiving at Kabatiol church of Christ, Maasim, Sarangani Province last December 15, 2019, around 2:30 PM. It was a great sermon delivered by Brother Joy Julom then the Song leader was Brother Allan Moyak. While we were singing hymn, an Earthquake occurred but thanks God for the safety. It was a privileged to lead a closing prayer. After it, one soul humbly submitted to Christ thru water baptism for salvation.

December 18, 2019 – Our family witnessed the wedding of my younger sister Sheiniy Jane and Jowe Monte officiated by Bro. Rickley Lumapay in Toril, Davao.

December 19, 2019 – Psalm 139:14 “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. Thankful always to God for the life He has steward to me; life I will use always for the furtherance of the gospel. 

December 20, 2019 - Thank you so much Ka Tribu Prof. Gerry Villano for the opportunity to share on air our Tribe as Blaan and how we value peace as Indigenous People and how we believe in Jesus as our source of peace. It is an honor to share as well how LGU-Sarangani and the Office of Congressman Ruel Pacquiao help the Indigenous People in responding to our needs. Thank you so much DXCP. May God bless each one of us. Dad Blaan Level Up thank you pud kaayo. Dad, Fulung Siamen D. Tumandan shared how our Blaan Tribe name came and how we settle conflicts. I also shared how the gospel of Christ be a source of peace; knowing that sins are forgiven in Him give each one peace of mind.  

December 21, 2019- Thanks God for the safe and successful delivery of 11 sacks of rice (5 kilos per pack) to the beloved people of Sitio Libas and Sitio Abtam respectively part of Barangay Kamanga, Maasim, Sarangani Province. The project is iniated by the Dad Blaan Level Up, founded by Flanek Jossica Castro and serve as Sponsor also together with the Admins Rebecca Rodriguez, Monique Kawari Sullivan, Teddy Masamlok, Crisson Ray Duran Gangoso, Flanek Jennifer Ellaga and our loving supporter Flanek Mia Wallace.

I am thankful to Dad Blaan Level Up for letting me as Project Manager for this Community Outreach Program then thankful to Flanek Ma'am Arjho Carino Turner for the hands on assisting in Project Management Course and also personally joining in this project.

No amount of money can pay the joy from the children to adults.

May God bless each one of us.

December 22, 2019 - Thanks God for the wonderful worship last Lord's Day at Libas church of Christ wherein Brother Luciano Sangoan first preached a lesson about "What Christ Is To Us?" a continuation of his sermon preaching the previous Lord's Day. I then also preached a lesson "The Heart of a Christian", a sermon adopted from the lesson of Brother Ron Halbrook "The Heart of a Preacher". Christian should not rejoice over the tragedy of his enemies and be envy to his accomplishments.

December 25, 2019 - Our family decided to have installment of Yamaha Motorcycle this month to use for preaching and also for transportation of my younger Brother Harley for his Boxing Training. Thankful to Motor Ace Company for the free groceries and helmet.

December 25 - Religiously I am not celebrating Christmas. I do not believe that Jesus was indeed born on December 25. What I believe is that once upon a time God was manifested in the flesh, He is called Jesus, born in uncertain date. The spirit of giving is what He taught His disciples no matter what month of the year. So this Holidays Season, may we embrace the Spirit of Christ, the Spirit of Humility.

December 27, 2019 - Thanks God for the opportunity again to share wisdom as guest by Flanek Prof. Gerry Villano at DXCP Radio Station today December 27, 2019, 8:00-9:00 AM. Please have time to access the DXCP link of the video. Thank you so much and God bless.

December 27, 2019 - The Holy Scriptures reminds us to weep with them who weep and also it is better to go to the house of mourning than to go in feasting, thus the Sarangani Indigenous Peoples Professionals Association with other Tribal Leaders last night had a Funeral Tribute to our dear beloved Fulung Alejandro C. Cabanda. As a young IP, I expressed my thankfulness to this great man for his contribution to the Indigenous Peoples, then also personally thank the living Tribal Leaders present for their commitment to keep on improving the Indigenous Peoples and Non IP's in Sarangani Province.

December 28, 2019 - Nice to see again Brother Rommel Dazon as we talked about the work in the Lord in Maasim, Sarangani Province.

December 29, 2019 - By God's providence the way of Salvation is now available in Christ Jesus thru submitting in water baptism, thus it is a great blessing to administer one young man and young lady in water baptism. Brother Gorio Pelon has done a wonderful work in sowing the seed of the Kingdom to this young man. I am also thankful to the effort of the members in Libas church of Christ for their zeal in fellowship for this work.

Brother Luciano Sangoan first went back to General Santos City after the worship on Lord’s Day.

A young man that was baptized is suffering of leukemia, please include him in your prayers.

December 29, 2019 - I preached “This New Year" sermon outline, a sermon to always put in our hearts that we need to serve God always. Then Brother Luciano did a good preaching about Psalms 90, The Eternity of God and Frailty of Man. 

Thank you so much for all the love through prayers and financial support brethren and sisters in Christ Jesus in Village Creek church of Christ

In Christian Love,

Men Mark A. Tumandan