April 14, 2019 - Cosmo News

A Transforming, Empowering, Caring and Exemplary Church of Servant Leaders. (Church Vision Statement)

1368 Taft Avenue, Ermita Manila, Philippines Tel. No. 5254495, 5231309 Cellphone No.: 0916-244-3437 [email protected] uccpcosmopolitanchurch.org

APRIL 14, 2019 VOLUME 23, ISSUE 15

We invite you to

WORSHIP

with us

8:00AM Tagalog Worship Service



Sermon: “Ang Mapanagumpay na Pagpasok” Preacher: Mr. Abelardo A. Navarro, Jr. Pastor: Rev. Grace Fe I. Magan Leader: Ms. Norma Navarro

10:00AM English Worship Service



Sermon: “Shouting Stones” Pastor: Rev. Callum R. Tabada Leader: Ms. Agnes E. Remolona

3:00PM Visayan Worship Service



Sermon: “Nagmadaugon Ba Kaha?” Pastor: Rev. Fritz Jordan S. Mata Leader: Mr. Elsam G. Mumar

TODAY IS

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oday we celebrate Palm/ Passion Sunday, the end of the forty-day season of Lent and the beginning of the Holy Week. Palm Sunday commemorates the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and ushers us into the Holy Week, a time of more intense fasting, reading, and prayers in which we focus intensely on Jesus’ last days, his execution, his burial, and finally, his resurrection. To help us focus on these, we are all invited to join in our Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services as scheduled, and of course come together in our Unified Easter Sunday Worship Service next Sunday. See you all then!

OUR HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

5:30PM Vesper Contemporary Worship



Sermon: “Jesus’ Triumphal Entry” Pastor: Rev. Veronica T. Estayo Worship Leaders: CYF

Church Calendar APRIL: Lent & Easter Season / Church Elections / Congregational Meeting for 2019-2020 Church Budget Approval 14 Palm Sunday / Church Council Meeting 17 The Wednesday Forum 18 Maundy Thursday 19 Good Friday 21 Easter Sunday / Reception of New Members 26-27 LCSMC Annual Session 28 Congregational Meeting / Church Elections MAY: UCCP Anniversary Month 25 UCCP 71st Anniversary Celebration

PALM SUNDAY

April 14 (Today) Regular Worship Services

MAUNDY THURSDAY

April 18, 4:30PM Reflection Stations & Last Supper

GOOD FRIDAY

April 19, 3:00PM Seven Last Words of Jesus

EASTER SUNDAY

APRIL 21, 10:00AM Unified Worship Service

TODAY IS ALSO BACCALAUREATE & ACADEMIC RECOGNITION SUNDAY

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he months of March and April are traditionally Recognition and Graduation times and today we would like to praise and thank God for the victories and successes of our members who have graduated from different levels of studies as well as those who excelled in their academic performances. To God be the glory! (List on page 2)

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Congratulations to our Graduates & Awardees of 2019! PREPARATORY/ KINDERGARTEN LEVEL

Eguia, Jesse Elyce S. Barangay Uno Day Care • Mahusay Sumayaw Umali, Hezekiah V. Kindergarten, Rafael Palma Elementary School • Academic Excellence Award; Kinder Buddy Award; Mapagbigay Award; Young Dancer Award; and with honor Ureta, Earl Jordan Kindergarten, Angelicum Primarosa Montessori School • Golden Heart Award; Eager Beaver; Happy Helper Award; Conduct Award Yana, Elijah Jude G. Preparatory, Seo Gwang Christian School Yap, Shaun Adam Emmanuel P. Kinder, Kerusso Christian Academy ELEMENTARY LEVEL Comadizo, Krizelle Mae D. Grade 4, Casa Real Montessori • Academic Excellence with honors Laguardia, Epirod Louie II Y. Grade 4, Regis-Grace Montessori School • With Highest honor Laguardia, Knight Louie Grade 1, Regis-Grace Montessori School • With Highest Honors; Practical Spoken English Program Award Maranan, Elisha Aery West Rembo Elementary School • Top 4; Maasahan Award Nagal, Dave Graduate-Grade 6, Anabu 2 Elementary School

Navarrete, Ma. Samantha Kyrah C. Grade 1, Lagro Elem. School • Honest Kid Award Navarrete, Ma. Victoria Rianah C. Grade1, Lagro Elem. School • Great Giver Award

Naynes, Lael Alejandro G. Grade 1, Dominican School Manila Inc. • Academic Excellence Award w/ honors Urriza, Sophia Madelaine M. Grade 4, Great Beginnings Integrated School Pasay • Gold Medalist- Quiz Bee Champion; Best in English; Best in Math; Best in Science; Best in Araling Panlipunan; Best in Filipino; Leadership Award; Most Articulate; Most Diligent; Most Participative Yana, Wincess Jem Gaviola Grade 3, SEOGWANG Christian School JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Flores, Janit P. Grade 8, International Christian Academy • Christian Character Award; Sonshine Student Award; Excellence in Music Award

Nagal, Diana Mae Grade 8, Beatitudes Technological and Theolohical College (BTTC) • Queen of Crafts Award Penson, Patricia Marie N. Grade 7, De La Salle Araneta University • 4th Honor Penson, Samuel Enrico N. 1st Year College, University of Makati • Dean’s Lister, Bachelor of Science in Building Technology Management Wong, Jeah Mae S. Grade 8, Antonio T. Villegas Vocational High School • With Honors; Best In Mathematics; Outstanding Student; Supreme Student Government (SSG) Officer SY 2018-2019 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL Abis, River B. Grade 12, Silliman University Strand HUMSS

Mata, Alysson Nicole Grade 8, Makati High School • Over All Top 2; Best in Mathematics; Best in Filipino; Best in Technology and Livelihood Education; Best in MAPEH

Franco, Rebecca P. Grade 11, University of Perpetual Help Sytem Dalta • Silver Medalist in Math Amazing Race; Subject proficiency awardee in: Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Region, Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction, Pagbasa at pagsusuri ng iba’t ibang teksto tungo sa pananaliksik, Research 1 - Komunikasyon at pananaliksik, Understanding Culture, Society and Politics, PE 1, PE and Health 2, Filipino Christian Living 1, Filipino Christian Living 2

Mata, CJ Love C. Grade 7, Makati High School • Top 7

Nagal, Mc Danniel Grade 12, Gabby Christian Academy • With Honor; General Academic Strand

Gementiza, Ken Reigo S. Grade 8, Holy Rosary Academy • Best in Conduct; Top 8 with honors

Poculan, Joshua B. Grade 11, University of Perpetual Help System Dalta • HUMSS 1 Subject Proficiency Award; Physical Education and Health (First Semester and Second Semester); Filipino Christian Living (Second Semester) Wong, Lyca Jane S. Grade 12, PUP with Honors COLLEGE LEVEL Abis, Sarika B. Silliman University Bachelor of Arts in Sociology • Dean’s Lister 2018-2019 next page please

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FIRST NOTICE April 14, 2019

CHURCH ELECTIONS 2019 APRIL 28, 2019

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his year’s election is to elect the officers of the Church Council (Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor -- 2-year term each), five (5) members of each Board (2-year term), and representatives to the Lowland Cavite South Manila Conference [LCSMC] (1-year term). The following are the guidelines: 1. Nominations are open to full members of UCCP Cosmopolitan Church who must serve their full term and function while in office. 2. Nominees must have an in-depth understanding and full knowledge of the functions, duties and responsibilities of the positions they are nominated to. 3. A completed nomination form must be submitted to and received by officials/members of this year’s Nomelec on or before the set deadline.

ECUMENICAL EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE

Schedule of this year’s (2019) Election: April 14 (Sun) Official announcement of Church Elections for 2019 (as per By-Laws, requiring a 2-week notice) and call for nominations April 21 (Sun) Deadline of submission of nominations April 28 (Sun) Church Elections (8AM to 6:30PM) Counting of Ballots (7PM onwards) May 5 (Sun)

Publication of the Official Results of the election through the Cosmo News

May 12 (Sun) Installation of newly-elected Church Officers June 1 (Sat)

Assumption of office and responsibilities of newly elected officers

Congratulations..., from page 2

Join us this summer for our

Vacation Church School

at UCCP Cosmopolitan Church from April 29-May 4, 2019; 9:30AM-11:30AM, CE Building, 3rd Floor. For more details kindly pm yours truly, Pastor Grace I. Magan. Thank you and God bless! MASTERS DEGREE

Licong, Marie Leslie Mapua University BS-IT

Tabada, Joshua Ben-CD Rosal Silliman University Bachelor in Education in Music Education

Senturias, Dr. Erlinda N. Master of Divinity Ecumenical Theological Seminary

Mumar, GJesel Eev Marie Saile Silliman University Business Administration

Wong, Mary Joy S. PUP Financing Management and Accountancy • 5th Highest Rank in the President’s Lister; 9th Highest Rank in the Top 10 Overall; Treasurer of Junior Cooperators Association

Senturias, Pastor Alvaro Jr. O. Master of Divinity Ecumenical Theological Seminary

Poculan, Nicole James G. University of Perpetual Help System DALTA BS Tourism

Magan, Rev. Grace Fe I. Master of Divinity Ecumenical Theological Seminary

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21 Maria Arceli G. Magsino, Vergita S. Toñacao, Stephanie H. Salonga

Prayer List

Let us keep in our prayers those of us who are in challenging circumstances these days. We also encourage you to let any of our pastors know of your special needs for pastoral care. Let us pray for: Eliza Joy Aceña Josefino Acuavera Virgie Almarez Malou Ason Ur Ason Bavillo Villanueva Bation Rodolfo Cabunilas Adory Desiree Dames Darlene Elmira Digan Snook Divinagracia Daniel Edward Rosita Hipe Elizabeth How

Kenan Magan Rene Mitherand Mabou Diane Morales Melchor Morales Corazon Natividad Shirley Nerecina Lina Pagala Delailah Palisoc Gerry Pinder Letty Sarmiento Pedro Tolentino Naomi Vecino Rosauro Vergara

Reception of New Members The reception of new members of the church will be done during next Sunday’s Easter Sunday Worship Service which is a unified worship service (only one worship service). We therefore are reminding those who have indicated their interest and have gone through the Membership Orientation process to mark this date on your calendar. Furthermore, please be here in Church at 9:00AM for the final preparations and instructions for the ceremony of reception. Please be guided accordingly. Thank you!

Thank You! • to the family of Mayleen Diola for the 10am snacks in thanksgiving for the blessings received and 4th birthday of Marc Raymund Diola on April 13, 2019. • to the Quebral Clan for the flower offering at the altar in celebration of the birthday of Leo Cuneta II tomorrow April 15, 2019. • to Atty. James K. Raterta for hosting the lunch for the Church Council’s meeting today.

Birthdays 14 Shelly M. Duran, Danny Nagal, Estrelita T. Respall, Nancy Q. Villacorta, Victor Emmanuel U. Zapanta 15 Leonides C. Cuneta II, Felomino E. Mongan 16 Gloria S. Duguil, Maria Victoria Rianah C. Navarette, Maria Samantha Kyrah C. Navarette 18 Reynand D. Omapoy 19 Versuelo R. Garcia Jr., Eddizer A. Vecino 20 Maximo O. Co Say

Wedding Anniversaries 15 Deneer & Roem Cabrillos 17 Leroy & Ophelia Laurente Eddizer & Carina Lynn Vecino 18 Agustin & Miriam Rapista 19 Warto & Ma. Vicenta Torrevillas 21 Manuel James & Lucy (+) Raterta

NOTE: Our list of birthday and wedding anniversary celebrators is far from perfect and so if your name or some other church member’s name is not in the list, kindly call our attention. Better yet, ask for a membership update form from the office and submit this to the office as soon as possible. Thank you for your help in updating our membership records!

PASTORAL TEAM DIRECTORY

For prayers and other concerns, inquiries on baptism, and weddings, church membership, etc. contact any of our Pastors:

REV. VERONICA ESTAYO: REV. GRACE FE MAGAN: REV. FRITZ JORDAN MATA: REV. CALLUM TABADA:

0927-838-1614 0921-227-1881 0933-877-2638 0919-724-1697

UCCP COSMOPOLITAN CHURCH VISION: A Transforming, Empowering, Caring and Exemplary Church of Servant Leaders.

MISSION: To build up the community of faith into the likeness of Christ, and work together in transforming society for the glory of God. To establish excellence in Worship & Fellowship, Education & Nurture, and Witness & Service. CORE VALUES: Excellence, Faithful Stewardship, Teamwork. Servant Leadership

Stewardship Section

“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” [1 Peter 4:10] Pledges, Tithes and Offerings

March 31, 2019 Budgetted

Actual

Variance

%

Attendance

April 7, 2019 Actual

Variance

%

Attendance

Tagalog Service (8AM) 8,137.73 10,045.00 1,907.27 123% 50 English Service (10AM) 29,591.76 55,265.75 350 42,355.00 12,763.24 143% 204 Visayan Service (3PM) 25,892.79 23,917.00 (1,975.79) 92% 122 86th Church Anniversary Vesper Service (5:30PM) 7,397.94 5,527.00 (1,870.94) 75% 43 Unified Worship Service Sunday School 2,690.16 279.00 (2,411.16) 10% 41 CWA/UCM/Adult Sunday School 576.92 - (576.92) 0% 21 Midweek 672.54 - (672.54) 0% TOTAL 74,959.85 55,265.75 (19,694.10) 74% 350 82,123.00 7,163.15 110% 481