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CONTENTS AUGUST 2008

TGP STORIES
The Success of Paragons’
Half Day Mission by Mary Ann Pada
The Cabuyao ward
missionaries and the Cabuyao
District 1 full time missionaries
held a half day mission last
August 16, 2008. The first part
of the program was a
workshop on “how to open
your mouth” or OYM by our
ward mission leader Romeo
Policarpio at Cabuyao Chapel.
The participants were
divided into 8 pairs such as
follows:
Elder Lerio and Romie
Policarpio
Elder Porsuelo and BJ delos
Reyes
Elder Vinluan and Renan
Yanga
Elder Ang, Ruel Indicio and
Boni Umbal
Sister Hill and Mia Buitizon
TGP-HDM
COMPANIONSHIP
Sister Amado and Merly
Aporto
Sister Pabillar and Rizza
Burnal HDM Programme
Cabuyao Chapel
Sister Cubio and Alice Valdez ( August 16, 2008 )
Adelaida Loterte and Nanay
Consuelo Valdez
At exactly 9am the
Paragons and the full time
missionaries went on their way
to Mabuhay City Subdivision Boni Umbal our ward half day mission. Together with
to share the gospel. missionary and assistant ward her partner Sister Adelaida
clerk said “when I saw the Loterte, they had 4 referrals
After 3 hours of excitement of my fellow ward that day.
tracting under the heat of the missionaries and the full time
sun, they came back to the missionaries, I really felt the Truly no unhallowed
chapel for their lunch and Spirit that time especially when hands can stop the work from
evaluation. we were in the field. Those progressing of the missionary
work of the church. Nanay has
people who accepted us and
There were 27 proven that our age can never
listened to our message were
lessons, 10 return happy.” He also added “I be a hindrance in sharing the
appointments and 4 referrals know that missionary work is gospel. I hope that all of us will
made for only 3 hours of important and if we will share continue this work.
missionary work. the gospel, our Heavenly
Father and Jesus Christ will be TGP-HDM
happy. I also know that if we STATISTICS
will help the full time
missionaries we will be
ATTENDANCE
8 District Missionaries
blessed.”
9 Ward Missionaries

Elder Ang, Elder R. Indicio and HDM RESULTS

10 Return Appointments
Elder B. Umbal In behalf of the 27 Lessons Taught to potential
Elder Lerio and Elder R. Policarpio Cabuyao Ward missionaries, investigators
4 Referrals
Elder Porsuelo and Elder R. delos Reyes we would like to commend
Elder Vinluan and Elder R. Yanga Nanay Consuelo Valdez who
Sister Hill and Sister M.G. Buitizon
Sister Amado and Sister M. Aporto
is the loving mother of Sister
Sister Pabillar and Sister R. Burnal Alice Valdez and our Area
Sister Cubio and Sister A. Valdez Authority Elder Valdez.
Sister A. Loterte and Sister C. Valdez Despite of her age 76 years
old, she still participated in the
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Ward Temple Trip

Numbers Matter! August 2, 2008 (6am)
Manila Phils. Temple

Ward Missionary Half day Mission

by Bro. Ruel Villegas August 16, 2008 (8am-2pm )
Ward Clerk Cabuyao Chapel
Dear ward members,
Ward Primary Activity
We are pleased to let you know that we welcome August 30, 2008 (1pm-5pm)
everyone for any personal and family church records inquiries. Cabuyao Chapel
We invite you to coordinate with us to update your records and
ordinances like the following: YSA Stake Devotional with the Twist
August 30, 2008 (5pm-8pm)
* Membership Records Cabuyao Chapel
* Temple/Marriage Records including
un-updated records
* Certificates including baptismal, blessing and
priesthood ordinations
* Donation Inquiries

Please feel free to approach us when needed:

- Ruel F. Villegas
TGP BULLETIN - Bonifacio Umbal
- Emilio Magsino

Leadership
Directory
by Bro. Ruel Indicio
Ward Executive Secretary by Bro. Ruel Villegas

These general statistics report released by the TGP

Editorial Staff under the supervision of the Cabuyao Ward
Bishopric and the coordination of the Ward Clerks covers from
June to July 2008.

Baptisms as of June 2008 : 2

Recent Converts : 12
Ordained Recent Converts : 2
Total Members : 965

Sacrament Attendance per week as of July 2008

Jul 06 = 227
Jul 13 = 223
Jul 20 = 260
Jul 27 = 205

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NEWSBOX
Fulltime Missionaries under TGP Organization

Elder Elvin Gorospe and Elder Julius Dango ( Oct 2007 - Jan 2008 )
Elder Julius Dango and Elder Archie Ando ( Jan - Feb 2008 )
Elder Archie Ando and Elder Jerome Tripole ( Feb - April 2008 )
Elder Joel Lerio and Elder Jason Porsuelo ( April - Sept 2008 )

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FEATURES

HOTSEAT But as days go by, I understand

by Sis. Mia Grace Buitizon
Name: Jures Bayani Bravo
Age: 29 y.o
Birthday: August 24,1979
Baptismal Date: Aug 16, 2008: SAT
Confirmation Date: Aug 17, 2008: SUN
I’ll Find You My Friend
Ma. Jures Bravo was
baptized last August 16, 2008
at the age of 28 years old. She
was born on August 24, 1979
and she’s already married with
one child named Hermione
Kian. Sister MJ was found by
the missionaries because her
friend Jarom Balarmino
referred her to the missionaries.
I was reminded by the
words of the song I’ll Find You
My Friend
“I’ll go and find you
my friend I’ll help you
Our Savior’s plan is
the way
Please accept when I find you
And we’ll be back with Him
someday.
I have a testimony in
missionary work because my
family is a product of the
missionary program of the
church.
Just like Sister MJ who
was taught by our diligent full
time missionaries Elder Lerio
and Elder Porsuelo. She
committed herself for baptism
and confirmation in the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter day
Saints. She said “During my
baptism I have a lot of questions
in my mind but I was very
happy and I did not even expect
that I would cry.” She added
“At first I thought that you are
worshipping Joseph Smith and
you do not have any scriptures.
the answers to my questions.
“I am very excited every
Sunday because I feel that I
have a date with Heavenly
STUDY TIME
CORNER
Institute:
Father and Jesus Christ.” She FRI (7PM-9PM)
mentioned that “I know that Seminary:
this church is true and because
of this church I have learned THU (6PM-6:30PM)
to read the scriptures. I believe FRI (7PM-9PM)
that some day my husband will SAT (9AM-12NN)
also be baptized and my family Missionary Preparation
will be eternal. Amen.”
SAT (5PM-7PM)
Paul counseled to the
Ephesians in the New
Meeting Schedule:
Testament: (Ephesians 2:19)
High Priest Mutual
“Now therefore ye are THU (6:30PM 9:30PM)
no more strangers and
Youth Mutual Night
foreigners, but fellow citizens THU (7PM-9PM)
with the saints and of the
household of God.” Thursday Special
THU (7PM-9PM)
MJ now feels that she
is no longer strangers in
Cabuyao Ward. She was found Sunday Services Schedule:
by her friend to bring back into RS/Priesthood Class
the fold of our Lord.
SUN (9AM-9:50AM)
I encourage each Sunday School
member to continuously refer SUN (10AM-10:40AM)
their friends and families to the
Sacrament
full time missionaries so that
SUN (10:50AM-12NN)
they will know and accept the
true gospel.

Editor’s
Note
by Sis. Mary Ann Pada
THE GOSPEL PARAGONS
Official Newsletter of Cabuyao Ward
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Camella Homes Bermuda, Banlic, Cabuyao Laguna 4025
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www.gospelparagons.wordpress.com
In this issue we are glad to announce that we had three baptisms for this
month. The two sisters who were baptized last Aug. 16, 2008 were Sister Ma.
Jures Bravo and Sister Emily . They were referred by their great friends. MJ was
referred by Jarom Belarmino of Calauan, Laguna while Sister Emily is a referral of
Mayeth Bongalon.
In the Doctrine and Covenants 18:10 “Remember the worth of souls is great in the
sight of God;”
I strongly believe that we are all missionaries. We can help our full time
missionaries in sharing the gospel. I encourage you to give referrals to the elders
and let us give our non member friends a chance of eternal life.

EDITORIAL
Editor-in-Chief:
Assistant Editor:
Mary Ann Pada
Mia Grace Buitizon Words like Nowadays, we are all
experiencing financial difficulties
PROOF-READING DEPT.
Proof-reader: Minalila Dumagat
Swords such as the continuous increase on
ADVERTISING prices of basic commodities as well
Graphics Designer by Bro. Jose Cansanay (Stake Clerk)
and IT: Robert delos Reyes Jr. as the electric and water bills.
CONTRIBUTORS Because of this, we cannot help but to worry on how to meet both ends.
Ruel Villegas - Ward Clerk
Percival Palevino - High Priest However, through the words of the God especially in the Book of Mormon (3 Nephi
Susan Valencia - Ward Activities Chairwoman
Ruel Indicio - Ward Executive Secretary 24:10) “Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in my
Marvin Caunin - 2nd Counsilor (Bishopric)
Ana Roma Canimo - Young Women (Mia maid) house; and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of Hosts, if I will not open
Jose Cansanay - Stake Clerk
you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing that there shall not be
ADMINISTRATION
Publisher: Romeo Policarpio room enough to receive it.”
Advisor: Bishop Carlos Alvez
As the head of the family who does not have any fixed salary as a driver, I
JOURNALISM
Photo-Journalist: Bonifacio Umbal
can say that being a full tithe payer helps me in supporting my family and also the
education of my three daughters. Every time I receive my increase I immediately
separate the 10% for tithing to show my obedience to the Lord’s commandments. I
know that He pours all the blessings to my family. I am grateful
for the Law of Tithing that strengthens my faith.
I know that the Lord loves us so much. Amen.
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TGP MESSAGES

Ward Mission
Leader’s Corner
by Romeo Policarpio
My dear Brothers & Sisters,
I know that we enjoyed a lot and gained some spiritual
experiences while serving the Lord during our very successful
Ward Half-day Mission. The spirit of the Lord was there and
He leaded us to those people who are willing to listen to the
gospel message that we have shared.
I am sure that our Heavenly Father was really happy for the
great effort that we have exerted, and no amount of time or even
a single minute was wasted during that great day.
Truly, “No unhallowed hands can stop the work of the
Lord from progressing”. The Lord really needs all of us to share
the gospel of Jesus Christ to all the people who are willing to
listen.
You will be reading the WOW Healthy! soon. It
will be posted by Brother Percival Palevino, our very own
77 year old health conscious brother. Together with his
wife, Sister Fortunata they still do brisk walking and
jogging every morning. Moreover, they love to eat
vegetables and fruits.
He has always emphasized the importance of
living the Word of wisdom and the ways on how to keep
our body physically fit. And he is willing to share with us
their secrets on staying healthy. This will promote
awareness on our daily healthy living as we were told in
the Doctrine and Covenants 89.
Remember that health is wealth!
TGP MESSAGES

Always keep the spirit of enthusiasm that gives us warm
feelings deep within our hearts by serving Him continually. Don’t
ever let the adversary control our own personal liahonas and
take away our desire to press forward and do what is expected
of us.
Sincerely your brother.
Bro. Romeo A. Policarpio
Cabuyao Ward Mission Leader
TGP MESSAGES
A Ward Leader’s
Message
by Bro. Marvin Caunin
I do not believe that any man lives up to his ideal,but
if we are striving,if are working ,if we are trying to the best
of our ability,to improve day by day,then we are in line of
our duty.
We need not fear if we are living righteously and we
can ask God for light, knowledge, intelligence and his
Spirit that will help us overcome our weaknesses.
Message from the
Fulltime Missionaries
by Elder Porsuelo and Elder Lerio
The gathering of scattered Israel is one of the most
important teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ and Latte r
day Saints. We should be helping the Lord in gathering the elects.
In Mosiah 28:3 “Now they were desirous that salvation
should be declared to every creature, for they could not abear
that any human bsoul should cperish; yea, even the very thoughts
that any soul should endure dendless torment did cause them to
quake and etremble”
We know brothers and sisters that if we fulfill our
responsibility by preaching the gospel to the people who do not
know yet the truth, God promises to give us remarkable blessings.
Elder Porsuelo and Elder Lerio
Cabuyao Ward Zone Leaders
April 26 - Sept 07 2008
S-free-textual
Messages

We will also have an eternal life if we are in the by Sis. Ana Roma Canimo
straight and narrow path. I hope that we will faithfully obey
the commandments of God and humble ourselves so we may *1day God had a wrk 4
me 2 do.
obtain all His blessings from God because it is by obedience He showd a rock & 2ld me 2 push
it ol my myt.
to the law that we receive such blessings 4 mny yrs I pushd & pushd but
nthing hapend
D rock hasn’t movd evn an inch.
In dscourgmnt I askd God
Y am failng?
D Lord respnded, ur task s 2
push d rock
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Nvr did I mention dat u move it.
Now I my child, wil move d rock
“Obedience 2 God s easy f we
only know how 2 listen.
He das nt wnt us 2 sufer only 2
learn.”
*Hapinez sn’t getting
wat we want, but being satisfied
w/ wat we hve…
D way 2b hapi s 2b gr8fuL evn w/
d smaLL bLessings we rcv…