Speaker: Pastor Genesis Alfonso Text: Making Others a Priority | Luke 7:36-48 In these passages from Luke 7, Jesus visits the home of a Pharisee named Simon, who neglects basic hospitality, while a deeply repentant woman risks public shame to weep over and anoint Jesus' feet. Simon's self-righteousness blinds him to the woman's humanity, showing how easily we can prioritize our own social status and comfort over showing genuine compassion. Jesus completely flips this script by prioritizing the marginalized woman's spiritual healing and dignity above the rigid societal expectations of His host. By defending and forgiving her, Jesus teaches us that profound love is measured by our willingness to lay aside our pride and make the grace, restoration, and value of others our highest priority.

Speaker: Pastor Joven Calingo Text: Meeting Needs | Luke 5:12-16; 27-32 In these passages from Luke 5, Jesus demonstrates his ministry of compassion and outreach. He heals a man covered with leprosy, showing his authority over sickness and his willingness to cleanse the outcast, while also calling Levi, a tax collector, to follow him. When questioned for dining with "sinners," Jesus clarifies his mission by stating that he came to call the sick and those in need of repentance rather than those who consider themselves righteous. Compassion Over Convention: By touching a man with leprosy, Jesus prioritized healing and personal connection over the strict purity laws that would have deemed him unclean. The Power of Inclusion: Jesus actively sought out those marginalized by society—like tax collectors—to offer them a path to transformation and community. Defining the Mission: Jesus reframes the purpose of his ministry, emphasizing that he is a "physician" to those who recognize their spiritual brokenness and need for change.

Speaker: Pastor Joven Calingo Text: The Power of Remembrance | Joshua 4:1-7; 20-24 4 Then Joshua called the twelve men whom he had appointed from the children of Israel, one man from every tribe; 5 and Joshua said to them: “Cross over before the ark of the Lord your God into the midst of the Jordan, and each one of you take up a stone on his shoulder, according to the number of the tribes of the children of Israel, 6 that this may be a sign among you when your children ask in time to come, saying, ‘What do these stones mean to you?’ 7 Then you shall answer them that the waters of the Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the Lord; when it crossed over the Jordan, the waters of the Jordan were cut off. And these stones shall be for a memorial to the children of Israel forever.”

Speaker: Pastor Alex Cruz Text: A Mission Without Boundaries | Acts 13:1-3; Acts 13:44-52 44 On the next Sabbath almost the whole city came together to hear the word of God. 45 But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy; and contradicting and blaspheming, they opposed the things spoken by Paul. 46 Then Paul and Barnabas grew bold and said, “It was necessary that the word of God should be spoken to you first; but since you reject it, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, behold, we turn to the Gentiles. 47 For so the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have set you as a light to the Gentiles, That you should be for salvation to the ends of the earth.’ ”

Speaker: Bro. Mark Oliver Text: A Mission Outside Your Comfort Zone | Acts 8:26-38 31 And he said, “How can I, unless someone guides me?” And he asked Philip to come up and sit with him. 32 The place in the Scripture which he read was this: “He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; And as a lamb before its shearer is silent, So He opened not His mouth. 33 In His humiliation His justice was taken away, And who will declare His generation? For His life is taken from the earth.” 34 So the eunuch answered Philip and said, “I ask you, of whom does the prophet say this, of himself or of some other man?” 35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning at this Scripture, preached Jesus to him. 36 Now as they went down the road, they came to some water. And the eunuch said, “See, here is water. What hinders me from being baptized?” 37 Then Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” And he answered and said, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” 38 So he commanded the chariot to stand still. And both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and he baptized him. 39 Now when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught Philip away, so that the eunuch saw him no more; and he went on his way rejoicing. 40 But Philip was found at Azotus. And passing through, he preached in all the cities till he came to Caesarea.

Speaker: Pastor Leo Dela Cruz Text: A Mission Soaked in Prayer | Acts 4:23-31 29 Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. 30 Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” 31 After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. Acts 4:23-31 is often studied as a primary model for "Apostolic Prayer." It illustrates how the early church processed external pressure not through political maneuvering or self-defense, but through communal worship and a request for spiritual empowerment. Unlike many prayers for safety, this prayer focuses on mission. They ask for "great boldness" and for God to continue performing miracles. The goal is not the removal of the trial, but the strength to remain faithful within it. The response is immediate and physical. The shaking of the building and the fresh infilling of the Holy Spirit serve as a "divine amen," confirming that God has heard them and is providing the very boldness they requested.

Speaker: Pastor Genesis Alfonzo Text: Acts 4:1-2, 8-12, 19-20 A Mission Met with Courage 8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: “Rulers and elders of the people! 9 If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a man who was lame and are being asked how he was healed, 10 then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. 11 Jesus is “‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’ 12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”

Speaker: Pastor Joven Calingo Text: Acts3:12-20, 24-26 Title: A Mission with a Message 16 By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that has completely healed him, as you can all see. 17 “Now, fellow Israelites, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your leaders. 18 But this is how God fulfilled what he had foretold through all the prophets, saying that his Messiah would suffer. 19 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, 20 and that he may send the Messiah, who has been appointed for you—even Jesus. Getting to our final destination depends on the reliability of the directions. Nowadays, even with a GPS device we can miss our stop if we are not paying attention to the instruction. It is still easy to be misdirected. In the instance with Peter and John, the had the full attention of the crowd due to the witness of a lame man from birth being healed. There was no other possible explanation of the sudden healing of this man since they knew him and saw him begging at the gate for a long time. He was part of the background of that environment. This incident stimulated great interest in this sudden change of condition in this fellow. Peter and John used the event to highlight who Jesus was and how the same people because of their being misdirected were involved in his unjust execution through the cross. And how by that same cross they were now eligible for the Grace of God that was brought about by that single event. And the final message: 26 When God raised up his servant, he sent him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways.”

Speaker: Bro. Mark Oliver Text: Acts 3:1-10 New Series: Embracing a Mission with Purpose. A Mission Full of Opportunities. 3 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. 2 Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. 3 When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. 4 Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, “Look at us!” 6 Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” 7 Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong. An interruption to a scheduled appointment or activity is most of