KEEP PRESSING ON

"Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended; but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before. I press toward the mark, for the prize of the high calling of God in Jesus Christ." (Phil. 3:12,14)

Praise God for all the blessings and the trials in the ministry. The way God has been working in our midst has truly been marvelous. What a privilege it has been to witness the salvation of souls, baptisms and spiritual growth that our church is experiencing. I can honestly and sincerely say that this is truly the work of God, by His grace. He is blessing the ministry in spite of us. I would not be able to explain what is happening except to say, God is doing it.

On the other hand, though, I know most of us_if not all of us_are facing some trials of all sorts. While the ministry is experiencing some tremendous blessings, God is allowing some tests to come upon us which are sometimes heavier than we can bear. There are times when many of us are tempted to give up and entertain thoughts that non-involvement in the ministry might be a better alternative.

If we analyze it carefully, we come to certain conclusion which is as follows:

We are being blessed so that we might realize that the power is not in us, but of God, through us. What a blessing it is to know that God wants us to realize our need for God, lest we lifted up in pride, taking the credit for the results we're having to ourselves. Through the trials, we can keep looking up plead for more grace, as well as offer our praise the same time.

All in all, we must wrap up all the blessings and the trials and leave them at the foot of the cross and continue pressing on as our job is never done. there are always new challenges to face, mountain to climb, rivers and oceans to cross, burdens to bear, battles to win and grounds to gain. we must not become complacent because our blessings nor should we be discouraged because of our trials. Instead, we must use all that God allows us to have as our stepping stone in reaching forth unto greater heights.

Let us keep on pressing on.

Pastor SD Ramos
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Ministries Updates and Announcements

• Happy Birthday to those who will celebrate their birthdays this month of DECEMBER:

2 - Angela Collins
3 - Liezel Abesamis, Janeen Navarro
6 - Jake Abesamis, Christopher Viray
7 - Casper DeDroot
8 - James Reyes
10 - Jessica Calar
14 - Roy Hernando
19 - Ruth Hernando
25 - Lydia Thomas

• Happy Anniversary to the following couples:

3 - Mr and Mrs Abel Aguillan; Mr and Mrs. Sonny Reyes
6 - Mr and Mrs Martin Dy III
20 - Mr and Mrs Edison Teodoro
30 - Mr and Mrs Romeo Tiongco

VICTORY THROUGH JESUS CHRIST

"...thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."

I Thank the Lord for the victorious Missions Conference and 38th Anniversary celebration of LBC. We were blessed with the tremendous truths from the Word of God. We were challenged to "enlarge our flock, our faith and our field" and then we were also called upon to "lift our eyes (from the things that hinder us), look on the field (lost people/souls), then labour with the team (to advance a greater cause); then we were also challenged to develop "the heart of the looking shepherd, the lonely bride and the loving father _ all for the value of ONE." Praise God for using Pastor Robert Bakks tremendously to challenge us with these truths. As a result, we have committed just over $31,000 for the year to missions! Let us pray that we can together fulfill our commitments.

Anniversary Sunday was a tremendous success also! We saw two souls saved. We had over a dozen first-time visitors. What a blessing!

I thank you all for your love, zeal, patience, involvement, prayers, cooperation, sacrifice _ yes, all the work that you have put into our event that just passed. Let us now treat every event with the same fervor and diligence. Let us all, with one heart, endeavour to keep the momentum going forward. Let us rally together. Let us build a team. With all of us and God being on the same side, we can do so many great things which we've never imagined before.

Enjoy your week and have a great Sunday!

Pastor SD Ramos

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Ministries Updates and Announcements

Tonight, Pastor Lary Ramos and Nomer Camba will be our guest speakers at our Evening Service. Tonight will be their last night with us as they will go back to the Philippines on Wednesday. Please pray for them and also, prepare to give a special offering for them. There will be a time of fellowship (dinner) after the evening service.

Our Anniversary Pictures (Morning Service and Youth Ministry's Music Recital)




Youth's Recital

THANKS BE TO GOD FOR ALL HIS MARVELLOUS WORKS!

" This is the Lord's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes. This is the day that the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:23,24


Welcome to Leumeah Baptist Church. Today, we celebrate 38 years of God's goodness and faithfulness to this ministry. Another marvelous year has passed and truly, I can say that the Lord has been doing great things in our lives.

I praise the Lord for the privilege He has given e to serve as pastor of this church. It has been my joy and great pleasure to work with the people of LBC and together we have sought to honor the Lord Jesus Christ. This past year has had its ups and downs _ we have rejoiced together over our blessings, we have cried together through our trials, we have grown, we have decreased, we have won certain battles and lost some _ but all in all, we've had victory in Jesus for in Jesus, we are more than conquerors!

I realized that this church is not perfect_far from it. However, as long as we follow the Saviour through His Word, and be filled and led by the Holy Spirit's power, we can not go wrong. It is my prayer that God would have His way in our lives individually, and in the life of this church collectively. Fame and notoriety are not our goals but effectiveness and fruitfulness in the hands of a Holy and all-powerful God.

To our guest, I hope that this day will be a memorable one. I hope and pray that the message of God's word will have a life-long impact on your lives to the poit where you will receive Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Saviour, if you haven't done so yet. To our members, I would like to encourge you to keep pressing on. Let us rally together and advance the cause of our Saviour. Let us expand our vision and allow God to exand our herts. Let's recommit our lives to God and endeavour to offer Him our whole-hearted service. Let us love the Lord our God more than we've ever done, and at the same time, love each other the wat He loves us.

To God be all the glory!

Pastor SD Ramos
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Ministries Updates and Announcements



We welcome to our church today the O'Derry Family (Jeff, Kylie and Charlie) _ missionaries to Madagascar.

EXPANDING OUR HORIZON

"Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest."

"The harvest is truly plenteous, but the laborers are few; pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth laborers into his harvest."

The verses of scripture printed above are words directly spoken by Christ during His earthly ministry. It is obvious that Christ's heartbeat was "missions" or the salvation of lost souls everywhere. This week, we have the opportunity to allow God to open our eyes, hearts and minds to the vast harvest fields full of white grain, waiting to be brought in _ I'm referring to the souls of men, women, boys and girls.

It is my prayer that God would use the events of these few nights that are coming up to help us re-adjust our focus, to re-assess our values, re-evaluate our priorities, to rekindle our passion, to reinforce our resolve, to reinvigorate our zeal and to expand our horizon so that we can see the world through His eyes.

May we not allow our earthly entanglements prevent our greater involvement in the eternal work of God. Let us have a vision of the great work of God being accomplished here and in the regions beyond us.

Welcome to our Missions Week!

Pastor SD Ramos

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Ministries Updates and Announcements

• We welcome to our church our missionary, Pastor Nomer Camba. He has come to attend our missions conference.

• Our 38th Anniversary Sunday on 16 November.

Event Schedule for the Week:

• Tuesday, 11 Nov, 7:15 pm - "Singspiration"
• Wednesday, 12 Nov, 7:15 pm - Missions Conference - "Beyond Our Walls"
• Thursday, 13 Nov, 7:15 pm - Missions Conference - "Beyond Our City"
• Friday, 14 Nov, 7:15 pm - Missions Conference - "Beyond Our Shores"
• Saturday, 15 Nov, 12:00 noon - Missions BBQ at Koshigaya Park, Campbelltown
• Sunday, 16 Nov, - Anniversary Sunday - starting with our morning service at 10 am, followed by Fellowship Lunch at 12, then Music Recital at 5 pm and Evening Service at 6

VISION

"Where there is no vision, the people perish. But he that keepeth the law, happy is he." Proverbs 29:18

We are reminded in the scriptures that vision is vital for our spiritual progress and survival. We cannot move forward with moment um if we lose our vision. We need to allow God to work in our hearts and rekindle our passion for Him. We need waves of heaven-sent, Holy Spirit filled revival in order for our spiritual vision to remain clear.

We need a life-changing vision. We need to see with our eyes of faith firstly, the true person of our lord Jesus Christ. We must see him as he really is_ _ Lord! We must also need to see secondly the value of souls. Our real purpose on earth is to salt this place with our lives, and pray that through our spiritual fervency and influence, we bring many to God's saving grace. And finally, we must never lose sight of our eternal reward and fellowship with the saviour. We must constantly fix our attention and affection on things above, not on earthly things, which can be spoilt and corrupted. Specifically, let us allow the spirit of God to help us see a vibrant future_not so much a distant one_where our lives individually and our church collectively become so fruitful that God is indeed glorified.

Let us not lose focus and vision. Let us dream on.

Your friend,
Pastor SD Ramos
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Ministry Updates and Announcements

Soul Winning and Visitation Report

Saturday, 1st November: The total number of our team is eleven (11). Nine of us went to Airds where we door-knocked and talked to people on the streets. Sister Geraldine saw an opportunity to lead three teenagers to the Lord. Praise God! Bro. Banghal and his team of three people went to a follow-up visit and an opportunity for a new home. Follow-up bible study is created for one of the recent converts. Praise the Lord for the overall result of our soul winning efforts!