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Rev. Mac Ranie Reyes
UBC Manila

 

Acts 13:1-3

  

1st Missionary Journey

UBC BALIKTANAW: 1962-1978
     
1962    1st Missionary (Rev. William Wakefiled); 1st Location (BSU)
1964    1st Transfer (Morayta)
1965   1st BSU Director ( Jugo Parkman),
1st caretaker (Pastor Henry Cabalang), 1st Receptionist (Mel Cabalang)
1966   1st Pastor (Cris Valenzona), 1st Worship Service
1967   1st Filipino BSU Director (Pastor Henry Cabalang)
1969   1st Farewell (Rev. Wakefield)
1973   SEC Registration, 1st Mission Point (Lakeshore, Laguna)
1976   1st Shared directorship, BSU (Pastor Henry Cabalang & Rev. Allen Hill)
1977   1st Happy Birthday Jesus
1978   1st Big Challenge (UBC to transfer from BSU Building)

 

  • Holy Spirit-Chosen Workers (13:1-3)
    • The Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Paul the work for which I have called them.” (Acts 13: 2a)
      • A. Prophets (13:1a)
      • B. Teachers (13:1a)
      • C. Mobilizers (13:3a)
    • PRINCIPLE: The more we understand the gospel and embrace God’s version of the body of Christ, the more we will transcend differences. 
  • Holy Spirit-Directed Itineraries (13:5-14:26)
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    • So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit… (Acts 13: 4)
    • Tool: GPS
      • GOD, inner-inner acting ,inter-acting, intervening
      • PEOPLE, habits, hurts, hang-ups 
      • SITUATIONS, brokenness and “lostness”
    • PRINCIPLE: The Holy Spirit is committed to guide any believer who honestly seeks and will do His will. 
  • Holy Spirit-Empowered Works (13:12-14:26)
    • Then Saul who, also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit… (Acts13: 9a)
    • And now, indeed, the hand of the Lord is upon you…” (13:11)
    • Missionary Strategy of Paul (Sanctioned, empowered by the Holy Spirit)
      • Concentrate your efforts on those who are responsive… (Acts13:46)
      • Focus on your success not on the opposition. (14:20)
    • PRINCIPLE: Any ministry (kingdom services) done whether for “in-reach” or out-reach, is a ministry to the Lord.
      • “As they ministered to the Lord…” (13:2a)

 

  • CONCLUSION :In missions, we need to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit and expect Him to give us a sense of peace when we are moving in God’s chosen way. CDE…
    • He chooses
    • He directs
    • He empowers
  • APPLICATION (MISSIONS WORK) AVP…
    • 1. Appreciate all missions workers.
    • 2. Visit any one (1) mission point or church planted.
    • 3. Participate in either local or foreign missions.

Vision: To see equipped members fulfilling the Great Commission.