Rev. Mac Ranie Reyes
UBC Manila
Acts 13:1-3
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) |
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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.
- The Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Paul the work for which I have called them.” (Acts 13: 2a)
- Holy Spirit-Directed Itineraries (13:5-14:26)
- 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.