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
uccpcosmopolitanchurch@gmail.com
uccpcosmopolitanchurch.org

October 27, 2019

VOLUME 23, ISSUE 42

Today is the 10th Sunday in Kingdomtide

REFORMATION & PASTOR/DM APPRECIATION SUNDAY
TODAY’S LECTIONARY READINGS (RCL):
Luke 18:9-14; Joel 2:23-32; Psalm 65; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18

WELCOME TO
UCCP COSMOPOLITAN CHURCH

W e welcome new visitors and old friends,

Christians from every tradition, and people
new to faith. To those who have no church home,
want to follow Christ, have doubts, do not be-
lieve, you are welcome here. Regardless of age,
color, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity,
socioeconomic status, marital status, abilities or
challenges, join us, you are welcome here. You
are welcome to worship, to celebrate and sorrow,
to rejoice and recover. This is a place where lives
are made new.(adopted)

We invite you to
WORSHIP
I
with us n celebration of Reformation Sunday today, the Pilgrims Choir reprises “The An-
8:00AM Tagalog Worship Service chor Holds” in our 10:00AM worship service today. In a worship-through-music
Sermon: “Sino Ako sa Harap ng Diyos” experience, the proclamation of the message will be through the songs and nar-
Pastor: Rev. Veronica Estayo rations of the repertoire. We praise and thank our God for the gift of singing and
Leader: Ms. Gianina Fay Vecino the opportunity to share this gift to everyone. To God be the glory!
10AM English Worship Service thru Music
Sermon: “The Anchor Holds” JOINT CWA-UCM FELLOWSHIP A SUCCESS
with the Pilgrims Choir
Pastor: Rev. Callum Tabada
Leader: Mr. Claro del Rosario
3:00PM Visayan Worship Service
Sermon: “Ang Templo; Ang Pariseo; Ang
Kubrador sa Buhis”
Pastor: Rev. Fritz Jordan Mata
Leader: Mr. Elsam Mumar
5:30PM Vesper Contemporary Worship
Sermon: “Liberating Truth”
Preacher: Rev. Callum Tabada
Pastor: Rev. Grace Fe Magan
Leader: Ms. Leslie Ann Ruga
Worship Leaders: CYFers
NEXT WEEK’S LECTIONARY READINGS:
L ast Sunday’s coming together of Christian Women’s Association (CWA) and United
Church Men (UCM) members in a joint luncheon fellowship saw men and women mem-
bers of the church realizing the need for more fellowship gatherings to further strengthen
Nov. 3: Luke 19:1-10; Hab. 1;1-4, 2:1-4;
Psalm 119:137-144; 2 Thess. 1:1-4; 11-12 the unity of the church. In the above photo, Church Council Chairman Atty. James Raterta
delivers a message of encouragement to the participants of the said fellowship.
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Prayer List NOVEMBER

Let us keep in our prayers those of us who are in chal- 01 Vincent Aggabao, Marilou
lenging circumstances these days. We also encourage Bugawan, Florentino Luis
you to let any of our pastors know of your special needs Birthdays Dela Cruz, Danish Jaclyne
Padilla, Jovito Eugenio
for pastoral care. Let us pray for: OCTOBER Salonga
Samson Almarez Diane Morales
Virgie Almarez Melchor Morales 27 Ma. Suzanne Dela Cruz, 02 Richard Enriquez
Malou Ason Shirley Nerecina Mariel Senolos, Billy Tugade 03 Junmark Calomadre, Suryin
Ur Ason Lina Pagala (+) Duad, Olympio Salubre,
Bavillo Villanueva Bation Delailah Palisoc 28 Marvee Espejo, Antonio Joshua Vincent Servan
Rodolfo Cabunilas Letty Sarmiento Mantilla Jr., Genelyn Opelac-
Adory Desiree Dames Pastor Al Senturias Cabrera, Leticia Sarmiento
Daniel Digan Grace Tabada
Darlene Elmira Digan Charlie Tam
29 Marla Baclea-an, Melody
Noemi Estayo Ronnie Undag Peroche
Rosita Hipe Naomi Vecino 30 Kim Kenneth Ason, Ap-
ple Peroda, Leah Raquel,
Wedding
Elizabeth How Perfecto Yasay, Jr.
Edmund Kian Rojas Anniversaries
31 Mayumi Fajardo, Isael 28 Cezar Noel & Charlotte
Lapasanda, Fajardo Mayumi, Balanga
Domingo Penilla, Thelma Abdhani & Mary Ann Gorosin
Church Calendar Velasco Rigobert & Gigie Gementiza

OCTOBER: Indigenous People’s Month Thank You

27 (Sun) • 10th Sunday in Kingdomtide • To Atty. Winston & Mrs. Rosita Hipe and family for the
• “The Anchor Holds” Worship thru Music during
flowers (back of the Bible) in remembrance of the late Sa-
the 10AM Worship Service
• Reformation Sunday bina Custodio (Mrs. Hipe’s mother) on her 95th birthday
• DMs & Pastors Appreciation Sunday today.
• Church Council Meeting • To the Rojas family for the 10AM snacks last Sunday and
31 (Thu) • Home Visitations today as well as for today’s chancel flowers (beside the
NOVEMBER: Stewardship Month cross) for the birthdays of Edward (Oct 20) and Edmund
3 (Sun) • 11th Sunday in Kingdomtide (Oct 30).
• Communion Sunday • To Elders Ophelia Laurente and Gloria Rodrigo for
4-7 • MLJ UCWO (Church Workers) Encounter hosting the lunch for the Church Council that meets today.
7 (Thu) • Home Visitations
9 (Sat) • LCSMC Fun Run (Gen. Trias, Cavite) • To the additional Fellowship of the Least Coin givers:
10 (Sun) • 12th Sunday in Kingdomtide English Service:................P 425.85
• Theological Education Sunday Vesper Service:................. 1,756.45
14 (Thu) • Home Visitations
17 (Sun) • 13th Sunday in Kingdomtide
• Migrant Workers Sunday Today’s Communion Servers
• NCCP Ecumenical Witness Sunday
8:00AM Service
24 (Sun) • 14th Sunday in Kingdomtide Arch. Tindalo Amistoso Ms. Rebecca Amistoso
• Stewardship Sunday Mr. Abelardo Navarro Jr. Ms. Ruth Vargas
• Thanksgiving & Everybody’s Birthday Sunday
10:00AM Service
Prof. Ophelia Laurente Atty. James Raterta
SCHEDULE OF OFFERTORY USHERS AND CASH COUNTERS Ms. Ellen Gran Arch. Dominador Ato
For the Month of October 2019 Ms. Agnes Remolona Mr. Lincoln Remolona
Ms. Elvie Ragandan Engr. Gem dela Calzada
OFFERTORY USHERS Ms. Marlene Suarez Mr. Benjamin Castillo, Jr.
8:00AM 10:00AM 3:00PM 5:30PM Ms. Bethel Ann Batallones Mr. Wenefredo Custodio
Buico, Zandra Antonio, Jun Gementiza, Gigie Mata, CJ 3:00PM Service
Ligan, Marivic Castillo, Benjamin Rodrigo, Gloria Mata, Nicole Ms. Sefamar Espina Mr. Wenefredo Custodio
Natividad, Corazon Sosing, Dhalia Ms. Gloria Rodrigo Mr. Rey Morales
Ragandan, Elvie Yana, Emily Ms. Dhalia Sosing Ms. Gigie Gementiza
CASH COUNTERS Ms. Gloria Saluberes Mr. Leonardo Saluberes
8:00AM 10:00AM 3:00PM 5:30PM Ms. Rebecca Mumar Mr. Elsam Mumar
Amistoso, Becca Antonio, Grace Espina, Sefamar Rebolledo, Coralie Ms. Rosenda Sibonga Mr. Dionisio Sibonga
Buico, Zandra Ragandan, Elvie Gementiza, Gigie Rebolledo, Dan 5:30PM Service
Ligan, Marivic Rebolledo, Coralie Rodrigo, Gloria Atty. Coralie Rebolledo Arch. Dominador Ato
Navarro, Norma Remolona, Agnes Arch. Glaiza Saluberes DM Jeffrey Ramirez, Jr.
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“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.”
Stewardship Section [1 Peter 4:10]

UCCP Cosmopolitan Church recognizes with great appreciation your responses to the call to give tithes and offering:
October 13, 2019 Erman Custodio, Wenefredo Jacob, Fred Pez, Ronabelle Sibala, Zoe Verna
Batallones, Bethel Ann Daradar, Rican Matienzo, Julito Polotina, Ric Sibonga, Dionisio
Abis, Georgette Buico, Alexandra de Jesus, Ely Morales, Rey & Babes Ramirez, Jheffrey Sibonga, Rosenda
Acena, Joy Camomot, Irish del Rosario, Claro Mumar, Elsan & Becca Ramos, Jugie Soria Family
Anglo, Danilo Sr Campos, Efecy Demetrial, Mr & Mrs Nagal, Mercy Raterta, James Sosing, Dahlia
Antipuesto, Lizel Castro, Mr & Mrs. Adolf Duran, Leona Natividad, Corazon S Rebolledo, Dan/Coralie Tenido, Marily
Antonio, Florante & Ma. Cerenado, Joyline Espino, Ruth Natividad, Mildred & Arnel Rojas, Atty. Kathryn Timbol, Danille
Gracia Co Say, Linda Gaviola, Judy Nerecina, Shirley Sanchez, Alicia Urriza, Mr/Mrs Magdaleno
Ason, Malou Cortez, Thelma Gementiza, Gigie Opelac, Gladys Sandajan, Taramariz Vecino, Gia
Balois, Michelle & Cuneta, Leonides II Hipe, Rosita Pedradajan, Rolando Sandayan, Tomas Jr.
...and to the many who prefer to keep their responses in silence. Thank you!
In case of names omitted and other corrections to effect on the list, please see any of the Pastors.
 PAGE 4 COSMO NEWS OCTOBER 27, 2019
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.”
Stewardship Section [1 Peter 4:10]

UCCP Cosmopolitan Church recognizes with great appreciation your responses to the call to give tithes and offering:
October 20, 2019 Buico, Alexandra Gaviola, Judy Natividad, Arnel/Mildred Perry, Joyline Suarez, Marlene
Campos, Efecy Hipe, Rosita Natividad, Corazon Poculan, Jemimah Suarez, Patricia Mae
Abarquez, Rommel/ Co say, Linda IQR2 Natividad, Ken Price, Salvador Sumudlayon, Amy Grace
Hope Cuneta, Leonides II Jacob, Fred Navarrete, Julita Ramirez, Marilyn Ruth Sy, Tessie
Abarquez, Vianca Custodio, Wenefredo Laguardia, Mr/Mrs Louie Nerecina, Shirley & Faith Ramos, Jugie Tenido, Marily
Anglo, Danilo Sr Daradar, Rican Laurente, Ophelia Orquia, Rebecca F Raterta, James Timbol, Dan & Danille
Antonio, Jun & Grace Demetrial, Mr & Mrs Mata,, Alice Ortiz, Jade Ria Rebolledo, Dan/Coralie Ugsang, Mr/Mrs Jonathan
Antonio, Francheska Demetrial, Shakey Morales, Rey & Babes Paredes, Retchie Remolona, Agnes/Lincoln Urriza, Mr/Mrs Magdaleno
Antonio, Kal-El Gerard Duran, Leona Mumar, Gjesel Eev Paronda, Janeth Saluberes, Mr/Mrs Vargas, Ruth
Batallones, Bethel Ann Espino, Ruth Nagal, Mercy Penson, Samuel Leonardo Vecino, Gia
Soria Family Villegas, Regina
...and to the many who prefer to keep their responses in silence. Thank you!
In case of names omitted and other corrections to effect on the list, please see any of the Pastors.