THROWBACK

(BSU-UBC 3RD MISSIONARY JOURNEY)Acts: 18:23
Ref: Acts 18:23-21:26

• BALIKTANAW: 1999-2011
  • 1999: Dr. Armando M. Canoy was called to pastor UBC. He is the youngest pastor to have assumed the ministry of senior pastorate. UBC became accredited PBTS-SEE center in Metro Manila.
  • 2002: Six-year Development Plan was laid out.
  • 2007: UBC –YLSC Lagro started with Pstr. Emamanuel “Bong” Garvez” as the lead pastor. (Rodarios, Caluras, Pastorals, Buenaventuras, Alcantaras); Pstr. Marvin Gibson (YLSC).
  • 2008: Layman’s Annual Ministry Preaching (LAMP) was inaugurated . 1st batch (Jun, Albin, Willy, Peter)
  • 2009: UBC –YLSC Sto. Tomas was started with Rose Amarillo (YLSC) as minister in-charge; Pstr. Rei Dela Torre was the first pastor the church. The lot was provided by the family of Engr. Rodel and Myrna Cortez. Ms. Wing Flores, YLSC-Manila
  • 2010: UBC-YLSC Binagonan, Rizal, was started with Josie Villela as the lead minister. The center was a gift by mother-son tandem of Gloria and Wayne Unson.
  • 2011: UBC Working Vision and Mission statements were reviewed.
    • Pstr. Lloyd Reyes, 1st Pastor, UBC-YLSC Binangonan, Rizal (2012)
• IN MISSIONS: Seek only the furtherance of God’s kingdom and the honor of Christ whatever the cost is.
  
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  • 1. RED SIGNAL: “DANGERS” IN MISSIONS (19:23-41)
    • The city officials rebuked the crowd and not Paul for the commotion. 
      
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  • 2. YELLOW SIGNAL: HARDSHIPS IN MISSIONS (20:1-38)
    • “Now Paul turns toward Jerusalem where he will face further dangers and imprisonment.” 
      
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  • 3. GREEN SIGNAL: “TEARS” IN MISSIONS (20:32-38; 21:1-26)
    • After they pray together, Paul bids his dear friends a last, tearful good-bye.” 
      
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• CONCLUSION

  • Because Paul was careful on WARNING signals (DANGERS, HARDSHIPS, & TEARS),
    he was able to write:

    • 1st Corinthians in Ephesus
    • 2nd Corinthians from Macedonia
      • Romans from Corinth
      • Illustration: You pay at LTO… goggle your penalty
  • Because Paul was careful on WARNING signals (DANGERS, HARDSHIPS, & TEARS), Paul & his students were able to witness in Asia
• What’s next? (DTC)
  • DETERMINE to follow God’s leading no matter what it costs.
  • TRUST God to transform adversities to opportunities.
  • COMMIT to something more important than your life, like missions.