• Healing fr. weeks of severe coughing/colds after laying of hands and prayer for Pstr. Ding and Pstr. Jun
• Family Retreat’s Redemptive value over last year’s family Retreat.
• Giving has increased.  Thank God for changing our hearts towards tithes and offering, living in obedience to God’s Word.
• Baptism of 5 Believers, for God working in their hearts. 
• For praying partners that attend the weekly prayer times.  Thank God for those who faithfully come to pray for the church members’ burdens for the lost and coming revival among God’s people.

Prayer TUES, WED, THURS
The members are reminded to come on any of these days to come pray between 7-8pm at the building.  Bring a prayer partner or come alone.  Stay for an hour, or stay for 10 minutes.  Request a prayer item and pray for one written on the index cards found inside of the basket at the back of the pews. Let’s pray, brothers and sisters.  Do you believe in the power of prayer?

Choir
Reminder to choir members that we’ll be meeting next Sunday 9:30am sharp to rehearse for the selected number that will be shared during next Sunday’s service. 

An honest thank you for those who continue to serve.  When praise demands a sacrifice through your time and effort, despite your schedule and fatigue, you’ve managed to say YES.  God bless you for such an offering.

Body and Soul
Reminder that Body and Soul is every Saturday morning, this month at the Jardinico’s residence.  More info: click on the respective banner on the right side module.

South Philly Pastoral Need
Continue to pray for TCGS-SP for their pastoral search.  Remember that in more than 2 years, they haven’t had a pastor.  We need to step up on our prayers regarding this urgent need.

Body and Soul
FYI: body and soul will be CANCELED this coming Saturday the 7th, it will resume on August 14 @ sis Minda’s house.

The WMU has started an activity which aims to reach both body and soul.  A devotion before physical exercises every Saturday @ 9am.  This month, we’ll meet at the Jardinico’s residence.  Please contact Sis. Juvie for more info.

South Philly Pastoral Need
Please uphold TCGS-SP in your prayers as they are in the process of moving to search for a pastor.  Remember that in more than 2 years, they have had no pastor, so we need to step up in prayer regarding this urgent need.

Revival Praying
TUES, WED, THURS, 7-8pm
All members are encouraged to come and pray with fellow believers/church members in the church whenever you have an opportunity even if you can only give ten minutes of your time.

We are the people called by His name.  Let us humble ourselves, seek His face, turn from our wicked ways and pray that He will forgive our sins, and heal our land.  We are not much but our collective prayers can do much.  Come and be counted.

Choir Practice
Practices will resume this Sunday.  Please make it as we will learn new songs for the Sundays to come.

True Love Waits Retreat
Make sure to make your payments, or REGISTER if you haven’t done so for this year’s anticipated True Love Waits Retreat, Aug. 14-16.  If you know any teens/high school/college who are in interested in learning about God’s will for their purity, please contact Sarah, Genesis, Rogie, or Marchesa.  There’s still time to register.

Family Camp Retreat: July 18-20
A time for church people to have a kind of togetherness that enriches them in the spirit, strengthen their relationships, refreshing their outlook about the church and its ministry and re-discover the good in each of us, by going and doing activities together that are meant to draw us all together, in an atmosphere that is freer and less formal, yet not lessen the formality and seriousness of our intentions and objectives.  Come, this may be another time of great movement from the Lord.  He wants to bless His church.

Pls. see Bro.Tirso, Josie, Sis.Minda, Sis Tess for reservations, payments, and other inquiries.

South Philly Pastoral Need
Pls. uphold TCGS-SP in your prayers.  The process is moving on our daughter church’s search for a pastoral need.  Remember that in more than two years they haven’t had a pastor.  We have to step up on our prayers regarding this urgent need.

Body and Soul
The WMU has started an activity which aims to reach both body and soul.  A devotion before physical exercises every Saturday @ 9am SJBCI church.  This month, we’ll be doing TAE BO led by Bro.Jaspher. Come in and join in the fun! 

Baptist Men Prayer: Wednesdays & Fridays 8-10pm
All men of the church are reminded of this crucial gathering.  This is one meeting you need not to miss.  Mighty men prayer, and prayer building mighty men.  They are equipped to lead the church and bless the ministry.  Men of prayer are blessings and bring blessings to their family and church.  Come and grow in prayer and be a mighty instrument in God’s hand.

The month of July, Tae Bo will be led by Bro. Jaspher.

Thank you to Sis. Leila who devoted all her June Saturdays to lead Body and Soul’s ZUMBA classes!  God bless you.

 Youth Car Wash
Thank you for participating and supporting our youth in the church!  They’re gearing up and raising money for this year’s True Love Waits retreat to bring their costs down.  You are such blessings to their spiritual growth!

July 3:  Baptist Men Fellowship
Due to the hectic schedule for this month, the Baptist Men fellowship is finally moved on to this date.  Bro. Tirso will host this gathering.

July 18-20: Family Camp
Reminding everyone about the forthcoming family camp.  Pls. let Bro.Tirso know about your joining.  He needs your name and the number of people you are going with.  Pay what you can now and pay the remaining amount on the day of registration.

Every year has its own revelation and excitement.  No two years has produced the same results.  God certainly has in store something for us this year.  An immense surprise for those who will come.  Come and be blessed immensely by the Lord.

South Philly Pastoral Need
Please uphold TCGS-SP in your prayers.  The process is moving on our daughter church’s search for a pastoral need.  Remember that in more than two years they had no pastor.  We have to step up on our prayers regarding this urgent need.

Family Night
Discussion is going on about returning the family night fellowship in our church.  The schedule is set during months of having extra Fridays.  Decision is still to be fixed.  Pray that by bringing this gathering.  It will infuse warmth and enthusiasm in our church relationships.

NEW SIGN BOARD
Praise God for the WMU’s efforts to raise funds to provide our church building with a new sign board, after last winter’s destructive conditions.

Thank you to the members’ contributions, and all the men who helped put it in place! Talk about team work!

Thank you Lord!

June 18
Baptist Men Prayer Rally 8-10pm
We are encouraging all of our men to come on this once a month gathering for prayer.  We have committed ourselves to come in the church and pray specifically for our family, church ministry and local/global revival.  our gathering is a visible manifestation of our willingness to be united on those crucial prayer pursuits.

June 19
Father and Kids’ Bowling Fellowship
WMU has sponsored this fellowship to show support of strengthening the bond between father and their children, specific details will be given by Sis. Minda as the occasion gets closer.

June 26
Summit 2
9am-2pm.  church leaders and officers are reminded of this continuing equipping prepared by the church for our leadership.  This is one attempt of engaging church leaders and officers on a topic crucial to the obedience and commission of the church to the Lordship of Jesus Christ our Lord.

June 26
BASIC Fellowship Worship
Our youth are trying to reach out to the un-church by providing a once a month fellowship where the can be exposed informally to the ways and life of the church.

June 27
Youth Car Wash
This is a regular activity of our Youth in attempt to raise funds for their activities.  Line up your cars, and get them dirty!  We’re ready to help.

June 28
Feeding the Homeless
This is an activity where participant help in serving the homeless at Camden.  Pls. see Sis.Ligaya for info. and directions.

July 3
Baptist Men Fellowship
Due to hectic schedule for this month, the Baptist Men fellowship is finally moved to this date.  Bro.Tirso will host this gathering.

July 18-20
Family Retreat
Reminding everyone that the date of our retreat has come closer.  Check again your schedule and clear out your July calendar.  Remember to pay early and make your reservations known.  Bro. Tirso receives the payment.  If he is not around, pls. give your payments to Sis. Minda, Sis. Josie or Sis. Tess.

June 26
Summit 1
9-2pm @ SJBCI building

June 26
BASIC fellowship/worship
7pm @ SJBCI building

SJBCI Family Retreat
Everyone is reminded to continue to make payments for the family retreat, in preparation for July.  For complete information, please click on the right module on the thumbnail banner.

Body and Soul Fitness
Every Saturday 9am
This month, we focus on ZUMBA, led by Sis. Leila. Come out for fun, fellowship, and fitness!

• Baptist Men Fellowship every 3rd Friday of the month, 7-9pm
• Feeding the Homeless every last Monday of the month
• TCGSCH use of building this FRI-SAT, May 28-29
• **Memorial Day Picnic next Monday, the 31st
• Veterans Memorial Sunday, the 30th: please submit photos to TJ Jardinico
• **Family Retreat Camp: July 18-20
• **True Love Waits registrants please start submitting your forms and fees.

Added to the previous announcements from last week:

• **July 4, “A Salute to the Graduates”:  This Sunday will be devoted to giving a congratulatory program for all our graduates.  Many of the children, youth, and young adults have successfully graduated, knowing it has not always been an easy task.  Praise the Lord for sustaining them in their scholastic endeavors!
• **May 29: Body & Soul Fitness Saturdays: Come out and join us this Saturday, 9am @ Washington Lake Park Pavilion A. as we kick and punch into the weekend with TAE BO, led by Jaspher Cosico.  No experience necessary, just a heart to get fit.
• **July 20: Father’s Day.  Please join us for a special program, as we celebrate all the husbands and fathers.
• **July 31: WMU “Musical Tea Party.”  Details TBA.
• Choir practice is every Sunday, after Agape. Please come and join us!  Praise the Lord for continuing to add new members to this ministry.  It is sometimes an arduous task, devoting to practices, but the end result and the joy of praising God through music is well worth it.

(** means there is a banner on the right side module to click on, for more information on the event)

If there are any additional announcements, articles, devotions, you’d like to include, please submit them to marchesa.ababa@gmail.com

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**Body and Soul
The WMU has started an activity which aims to reach both body and soul.  A devotion before physical exercises every Saturday @ 9am SJBCI church.  Contact Sis. Juvie.  A separate post will be constructed to show the monthly schedule and what fitness is offered that month.  Cardio, Zumba & P90 are a few of what will be included in the line up.  Watch out for it! 

Choir Number Next Sunday May 23
The choir is reminded to come to church on time next Sunday to give a number before the preaching.  Choir robes will be worn.

May 28-29: SJBCI Building usage
TCGSCH requested the use of the building for these dates for the preparation of a wedding, so please schedule around it.

**May 31: Church Picnic
Picnic will start with a devotional period beginning at 9am.  Please come on time so you may be able to maximize your moments with the brethren around.

May 30: Church Service: Veterans Tribute
Our church wants to give a special tribute to all our members’ relatives, family, or friends who are veterans.  These special people in our lives have fought for their countries, and given their lives to serve such an admirable cause.  Please come on the 30th to pay tribute.  If you have any family members who are veterans, please see TJ Jardinico to collect their pictures and information.  Help would be greatly appreciated.

May 22: Extravagant Praise @ Cherry Hill TCGS
Everyone is invited for TCGSCH for their night of extravagant praise, a night of music and worship.  Our praise team will also be leading some songs that night.

** a banner is on the right side module for more information

Medical Kit

• A medical kit is now available at church.  We need a volunteer custodian to take care of the kit.  Please contact Sis. Ligaya.
• We also need volunteers, 2 nurses, on duty every month.  If interested, please see Sis. Ligaya.

“Body & Soul” Fitness Saturdays

• Ladies fellowship, via physical fitness (exercise, dancing, etc.)
• 9am every Saturday @ SJBCI building
• Pls. contact Juvie Cosico

Musical Tea Party

• Date TBA.  3pm
• For all our ladies. Come and join us for our tea party fellowships.

Church Libraray

• We need bookshelves.  If you have an extra shelves, pls. contact Sis. Daling
• We need a volunteer librarian to take inventory and manage library.

Sign Board Update

• We thank the Lord for your pledges.  We will have a new sign board.`

Medical Kit

• A medical kit is now available at church.  We need a volunteer custodian to take care of the kit.  Please contact Sis. Ligaya.
• We also need volunteers, 2 nurses, on duty every month.  If interested, please see Sis. Ligaya.

“Body & Soul” Fitness Saturdays

• Ladies fellowship, via physical fitness (exercise, dancing, etc.)
• 9am every Saturday @ SJBCI building
• Pls. contact Juvie Cosico

Musical Tea Party

• Date TBA.  3pm
• For all our ladies. Come and join us for our tea party fellowships.

Church Libraray

• We need bookshelves.  If you have an extra shelves, pls. contact Sis. Daling
• We need a volunteer librarian to take inventory and manage library.

Sign Board Update

• We thank the Lord for your pledges.  We will have a new sign board.`