A Transforming,
Empowering, Caring
We invite you to
WORSHIP
8:00AM Tagalog Worship Service
with us
Sermon: “Buong Pusong Handog”
Pastor: Rev. Grace Fe I. Magan
Leader: Ms. Ruth Vargas
10:00AM English Worship Service
Sermon: “What Is Your Costly Perfume?”
Pastor: Rev. Callum R. Tabada
Leader: Ms. Angela Valdez-Timtiman
3:00PM Visayan Worship Service
Sermon: “Mahalon nga Debosyon”
Pastor: Rev. Fritz Jordan S. Mata
Leader: Ms. Lesley S. Galvez
5:30PM Contemporary Vesper Worship
Sermon: “Mary’s Love for Jesus”
Pastor: Rev. Veronica T. Estayo
Worship Leaders: CYF
Church
Calendar
APRIL: Lent & Easter Season / Church
Elections / Congregational
Meeting for 2019-2020 Church
Budget Approval
07 Communion Sunday /
Board Meetings
14 Palm Sunday /
Church Council Meeting
18 Maundy Thursday
19 Good Friday
21 Easter Sunday /
Reception of New Members
26-27 LCSMC Annual Session
28 Congregational Meeting /
Church Elections
MAY: UCCP Anniversary Month
25 UCCP 71st Anniversary
Celebration
and Exemplary Church
of Servant Leaders.
(Church Vision Statement)
1368 Taft Avenue, Ermita
Manila, Philippines
Tel. No. 5254495, 5231309
Cellphone No.: 0916-244-3437
uccpcosmopolitanchurch@gmail.com
uccpcosmopolitanchurch.org
APRIL 7, 2019
VOLUME 23, ISSUE 14
Today is the
5th Sunday in Lent
COMMUNION
SUNDAY
I
n this 5th Sunday in Lent, we are invited to come before God in humility as we
prepare for the the Holy Week which begins next Sunday with Palm Sunday and
into the moments of remembrances and deep reflections of Maundy Thursday
and Good Friday. We therefore invite everyone to plan to take time to come to
church and join us in these times when we remember the story of our salvation
through events that led to Jesus Christ’s suffering, death and the victory over the
grave.
As we come before God today in our worship service, partaking of the Holy
Communion, let us remember who we are as God’s reconciled people through
Jesus Christ our Lord.
THANK YOU!
W ith praise and thanksgiving to the only one God who
is the source of our lives, we extend our heartfelt
appreciation and deep gratitude to all those who contrib-
uted to the success of the celebration of our 86th Church
Anniversary last Sunday.
We thank the leadership of the Anniversary Com-
mittee headed by our Council Vice Chairman, Engr.
Gem dela Calzada, the over-all leadership of the church
through the Church Council headed by Atty. James Ra-
terta, and all the ‘hands and feet and voices’ of the church
who in one way or another offered time, talent and re-
sources that resulted in the meaningful celebration of our
Church Anniversary.
To God indeed be the glory!
Rica Ragandan offers her God-given talent of ballet dancing
during the 86th Church Anniversary Worship Service.
 PAGE 2 COSMO NEWS APRIL 7, 2019

HYMN STORY “To God Be The Glory”

Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915
“So that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
(Romans 15:6)

The aim and final reason
for all music should be noth-
ing else but the glory of God
and the refreshment of the
spirit. – J.S. Bach
praises” (Hebrews 2:12).
We must always be alert in
recognizing God’s leading
in our midst and in acknowl-
edging His hand of blessing
upon our corporate endeav-
first appeared in a Sunday
school collection, Bright-
est and Best, compiled by
William Doane and Robert
Lowry in 1875. In 1952 the
Billy Graham Crusade Team
objective praise of God rath-
er than the typical subjective
testimony or Christian expe-
rience type of song. It is a
fine blend of the characteris-
tics of both the hymn and the

T
o give glory to God
should be the greatest
desire of every Chris-
tian. Not only should this be
the supreme goal for our in-
dividual lives, but it should
also be true whenever we
gather in our local churches.
“In the presence of the con-
gregation I will sing Your
ors—the “great things He
hath taught us and the great
things He hath done.” With-
out this sensitive awareness
and gratitude, churches, like
individuals, an easily lose
the focus of their mission
and develop a false sense of
self-worth and sufficiency.
This fine gospel hymn
went to England, where they
first made extensive use of
the hymn in their meetings. It
was an immediate success.
Upon their return to the Unit-
ed States, they found the
same enthusiastic response
by American audiences. It
has been a favorite hymn
ever since.
“To God Be the Glory”
differs from most of the
hymns written by Fanny
Crosby in that it is a more
gospel song.
For today, reflect seri-
ously on whether God’s glo-
ry is really the desire of your
life. Also, give Him a testi-
mony of praise for His bless-
ings upon your local church.
“O come to the Father thru
Jesus the Son, and give
Him the glory – great things
He hath done.” (from Amazing
Grace, 366 Inspiring Hymn Stories
for Daily Devotions by Kenneth W.
Osbeck)

Today’s Communion Servers

SUNDAYS
8:30AM Adult Sunday School, Conference Room
9:30AM Adult Sunday School, Toddlers’ Room
10:00AM Children & Youth Sunday School, 3rd Floor
Rigos Hall and Conference Room
11:00AM Sanhimig Choir Sunday School, AVR
11:30AM CWA-Sponsored Sunday School, Toddlers’
Room
12:15PM Chancel Choir Bible Study, Choir Room
2:00PM Visayan Adult Sunday School, Church Sanctu-
ary
3:00PM Children’s Sunday School [Visayan], 3rd Floor
Rigos Hall
5:30PM Young Adults [Visayan] Sunday School & Fel-
lowship, 2nd Floor Rigos Hall
7:00PM Vesper Choir Bible Study, AVR Chapel
TUESDAYS
2:00PM Church Staff Devotion, Social Hall
6:00PM Delgenta Group Bible Study - Quezon City
7:00PM Dormitory Bible Study, Conference Room
7:00PM Dormitory Convocation, Sanctuary [every last
Tuesday of the month]
WEDNESDAYS
7:00PM Midweek Worship Service, Main Sanctuary
THURSDAYS
7:00PM Dormitory Bible Study, Conference Room
SATURDAYS
5:00PM Pilgrims Choir Bible Study, Choir Room
8:00AM Service
Col. Roger de la Cruz Arch. Tindalo Amistoso
Ms. Edith de la Cruz Ms. Rebecca Amistoso
10:00AM Service
Engr. Gem dela Calzada Prof. Ophelia Laurente
Mr. Daniel Digan Ms. Leah Raquel
Arch. Dominador Ato Ms. Ellen Gran
Mr. Franklin Panahon Ms. Evelyn Urriza
Mr. Florante Antonio Jr. Ms. Marlene Suarez
Atty. James Raterta Ms. Bethel Ann Batallones
3:00PM Service
Mr. Leonardo Saluberes Ms. Gloria Saluberes
Mr. Rey Morales Ms. Babes Morales
Mr. Elsam Mumar Ms. Ely de Jesus
Mr. Carlito Jabonillo Ms. Sefamar Espina
Ms. Malou Ason Ms. Gigie Gementiza
Mr. Dionisio Sibonga Ms. Rosenda Sibonga
5:30PM Service
Ms. Darlene Elmira S. Digan Mr. Daniel V. Digan
Visayan Service Worship Leaders for April
Date Ushers Leader
7 CYAF Ms. Lesley Galvez
14 UCM Mr. Elsam Mumar
21 EASTER SUNDAY
(Unified Worship Service @ 10AM)
28 CYF Ms. Glaiza Saluberes
APRIL 7, 2019 COSMO NEWS PAGE 3

PHOTO STORIES
Happy 86th Church Anniversary
UCCP Cosmopolitan Church!
On the mass killing of 14 farmers in Negros
April 4, 2019

T
he National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP) condemns in
the strongest terms the mass killings of 14 farmers by police officers in
Canlaon City and Manjuyod and Santa Catalina towns in Negros Orien-
tal. We embrace in prayer and solidarity the families of the victims, as we join
the call for a thorough and independent investigation. May God comfort those
who mourn in this time of grief.
The killings follow the all-too-familiar script of “nanlaban” (they fought
back) that has been used to justify killings in anti-drug operations. This time
the farmers have been labelled as members or supporters of the New Peo-
ple’s Army, which were vehemently denied by their families and relatives. Two
of the victims were even Barangay officials and according to Bishop Gerardo
Alminaza, one of those slain was a lay leader of a mission station of the Ro-
man Catholic Diocese of San Carlos.
The statements of government officials on these killings are disturbing.
Not only have they sought to discount condemnation as “leftist propaganda,”
they have also labeled those speaking out as supporters of the New People’s
Army. Condemning these killings is a Christian duty, a moral requirement for
people of faith and conscience. Fourteen people have been robbed of God’s
most precious gift, which should have been protected at all costs by our police
and military. Even the governor of Negros Oriental has demanded an explana-
tion.
Respecting the rights of the people, even if they are suspected of mis-
deeds, is a hallmark of a truly democratic society. As we have said before, one
killing is one too many. Fourteen people killed indicates an alarming rise in the
climate and culture of impunity in the country.
The mass killings and the arrests of the farmers labelled and accused
as rebels or sympathizers come on the heels of the government’s unilateral
termination of the peace negotiations with the National Democratic Front of
the Philippines (NDFP) and the dissolution of its peace panel led by Sec.
Silvestre Bello III. We fear that the killings in Negros foreshadow more opera-
tions to come. We worry for a further escalation of the armed conflict. We
raise concern that the people will be the ones to suffer.
The NCCP joins the call of Bishop Alminaza and other human rights
groups for an independent probe on these killings. Police and military must
be held in check and human rights must be upheld even in situations of civil
strife. In resolving the armed conflict, we reiterate our long-held position that
peace can be pursued through principled talks at the negotiating table where
mutually crafted agreements can be forged for the good of the people. We call
on our government leaders and our police and military to fulfill their mandate
and be instruments of peace and follow what the Apostle Peter wrote: “…turn
from evil ways and do good…seek peace and pursue it.” (I Peter 3:11).

JUSTICE RAOUL V. VICTORINO, Ret.

Chairperson
BISHOP RODOLFO A. JUAN
Vice-Chairperson
REV. DR. SHARON ROSE JOY RUIZ-DUREMDES
Vice-Chairperson
MS. LISSA BELLE R. BROWN
Vice-Chairperson
MR. REYNALDO M. NATIVIDAD
Corporate Treasurer
MS. MINNIE ANNE M. CALUB
Acting General Secretary
PAGE 4 COSMO NEWS APRIL 7, 2019
13 Marily C. Tenido
Prayer List 14 Shelly M. Duran, Danny
Nagal, Estrelita T. Respall,
Let us keep in our prayers those of us who are in chal- Nancy Q. Villacorta, Victor
lenging circumstances these days. We also encourage Emmanuel U. Zapanta
you to let any of our pastors know of your special needs
for pastoral care. Let us pray for:
Eliza Joy Aceña
Josefino Acuavera
Elizabeth How
Kenan Magan
Birthdays
Virgie Almarez Rene Mitherand Mabou 07 Lesley Ann G. Naynes, Karl
Malou Ason Diane Morales J. Remocaldo, Jheffrey G.
Ur Ason Melchor Morales Sanchez, Roberto A. Vargas
Bavillo Villanueva Bation Corazon Natividad 08 Maria Teresita C. Valencia
Rodolfo Cabunilas Shirley Nerecina 10 Ma. Chedita Asilum, Maria
Adory Desiree Dames Lina Pagala Fe S. Danuco, Anicia O.
Darlene Elmira Digan Delailah Palisoc Givero, Sherwin Ian L. Harn, Wedding
Snook Divinagracia
Daniel Edward
Gerry Pinder
Pedro Tolentino
Mitzie C. Mallari
11 Aljerico A. Alcala, Anita K.
Anniversary
Rosita Hipe Naomi Vecino O’yek, Benilda Sharmaine R. APRIL
Rosauro Vergara Soledad 07 Alex & Stephanie Tenio
12 Esther Jean R. Baduria, Gra- 10 Dionisio & Rosenda Sibonga
Reception of New Members nia Grace J. Dela Calzada- 11 Ben-Hur & Tiffany Cabana
Mirador Alfredo & Naomi Vecino
The reception of new members of the church will be
NOTE: Our list of birthday and wedding anniversary celebrators is far
done during the Easter Sunday Worship Service which is
from perfect and so if your name or some other church member’s name
a unified worship service (only one worship service). We is not in the list, kindly call our attention. Better yet, ask for a member-
therefore are reminding those who have indicated their ship update form from the office and submit this to the office as soon as
interest and have gone through the Membership Orienta- possible. Thank you for your help in updating our membership records!
tion process to mark this date on your calendar.
Those who are interested to formalize their member- PASTORAL TEAM DIRECTORY
For prayers and other concerns, inquiries on baptism, and weddings,
ship with UCCP Cosmopolitan Church are requested to
church membership, etc. contact any of our Pastors:
kindly approach any member of the Pastoral Team or the
REV. VERONICA ESTAYO: 0927-838-1614
Board of Elders. REV. GRACE FE MAGAN: 0921-227-1881
REV. FRITZ JORDAN MATA: 0933-877-2638
Holy Week Schedule REV. CALLUM TABADA: 0919-724-1697

April 14
Palm Sunday (Regular Worship Services) UCCP COSMOPOLITAN CHURCH
April 18
5:30PM Maundy Thursday Communion Service VISION: A Transforming, Empowering, Caring
April 19
3:00PM Good Friday (7 Last Words) and Exemplary Church of Servant Leaders.
April 21
4:30AM Sunrise Service (NCCP), Bantayog ng mga MISSION: To build up the community of faith into the likeness of Christ, and
Bayani, Quezon Ave., corner EDSA work together in transforming society for the glory of God. To establish excel-
10:00AM Easter Sunday Worship Service (Unified) lence in Worship & Fellowship, Education & Nurture, and Witness & Service.
(Only one worship service for the day) CORE VALUES: Excellence, Faithful Stewardship,
Teamwork. Servant Leadership

Stewardship Section
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” [1 Peter 4:10]
March 24, 2019 March 31, 2019
Pledges, Tithes and Offerings Budgetted Actual Variance % Attendance Actual Variance % Attendance
Tagalog Service (8AM) 8,137.73 6,485.00 (1,652.73) 80% 36
English Service (10AM) 29,591.76 17,247.00 (12,344.76) 58% 154 55,265.75 350
Visayan Service (3PM) 25,892.79 17,352.00 (8,540.79) 67% 121
Vesper Service (5:30PM) 7,397.94 5,674.00 (1,723.94) 77% 56 86th Church Anniversary
Sunday School 2,690.16 403.00 (2,287.16) 15% - Unified Worship Service
CWA/UCM/Adult Sunday School 576.92 110.00 (466.92) 19% -
Midweek 672.54 - (451.54) 0% -
TOTAL 74,959.85 47,371.00 (27,588.85) 63% 367 55,265.75 (19,694.10) 74% 350