A Transforming,
Empowering, Caring
We invite you to
WORSHIP
8:00AM Tagalog Worship Service
with us
Sermon: “Kung Saan Masusumpungan
ang Kapayapaan”
Pastor: Rev. Grace Fe I. Magan
Leader: Mr. Kenan E. Magan
10:00AM English Worship Service
Sermon: “Proving God’s Love”
Pastor: Rev. Callum R. Tabada
Leader: Prof. Ophelia S. Laurente
3:00PM Visayan Worship Service
Sermon: “Maminaw Kita sa Iyang Tin-
gog”
Pastor: Rev. Fritz Jordan S. Mata
Leader: Ms. Gjesel Eev Marie S. Mumar
5:30PM Vesper Contemporary Worship
Sermon: “We Are UCCP”
Pastor: Rev. Callum R. Tabada
Worship Leaders: CYFers
Calling all
Youths &
Young-at-
hearts
Y
ou are all invited
to join us in our
Vesper Contem-
porary Worship every Sunday at
5:30PM, Church Sanctuary.
Let us worship God with songs
of praise and with joyful hearts! See
you then!
Sundays
5:30PM
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
May 26, 2019
VOLUME 23, ISSUE 21
Today is the 6th Sunday of Easter!
We celebrate
UCCP Sunday!
THE STORY OF THE UCCP
(A HISTORICAL PANORAMA)
T
he churches that merged in 1948
to form the UCCP, were planted in
this country in the early years of
the American occupation. The churches
that sent missionaries had long been
established in the U.S.A. but they them-
selves were immigrant churches from
England, Scotland and Germany.
The five ancestor churches
were the METHODIST EPISCOPAL,
THE PRESBYTERIAN, THE CHURCH
OF CHRIST DISCIPLES, UNITED
BRETHREN IN CHRIST and the CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES. All of them
traced their lineage back to the early Christian church.
The missionaries who came to the Philippines at the turn of the century were
ardent offsprings of the Reformation. They came, prepared to convert Roman
Catholics, Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and spirit worshippers to the Protestant
Faith and faith in God as revealed through Jesus Christ in the Holy Bible. While
their faith was ardent, they did not want to perpetuate the “scandal of denomi-
Turn to page 2
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING TODAY
W e are all invited to partici-
pate in our Annual Con-
gregational Meeting today right
approve our Budget for the year,
but more especially be able to
participate in implementing and
after the 10:00AM Worship supporting the various programs
Service. During the meeting and plans behind such budget.
the Budget for the Church Year You can very well participate
2019-2020, based on the Pro- by becoming a volunteer in the
grams and Plans from the dif- implementation of the programs
ferent Boards, will be presented to the while support can very well be through
congregation for approval. the faithful giving of our tithes offerings
We hope we will be able to not only and pledges.
 PAGE 2 COSMO NEWS MAY 26, 2019
The Story of the UCCP, from page 1
nationalism” in this country. By 1901 they organized the
Evangelical Union, the purpose of which was to bring about
“a spirit that will eliminate competition and effect harmony
for the common task.” In 1921 the Union included Filipino
church leaders.
Members of the Evangelical United Church recognized
two kinds of Christian unity:
1. Organic union of two or more churches into one;
2. Cooperation of separate churches in performing spe-
cific tasks through federations or councils.
They worked for both. In 1909, the Union appointed
a committee to begin work on the basis of union for the
members represented in it. In 1921, it seemed that plans
for the union of the five churches did not materialize. It was
therefore decided that those who wished to do so, should
unite, but leave the door open for others to join later. After
considerable negotiation, three churches--the Presbyterian,
the Congregationalist, the United Brethren and the United
Church of Manila were invited and an assembly was held in
Manila. On March 15, 1929, the basis of Union was formally
adopted and the UNITED EVANGELICAL CHURCH came
into being.
The new church grew in strength from year to year and
the sense of unity deepened. Incidentally, later, several
smaller denominations and non-Roman Catholic organiza-
tions met together and in 1932 these were united into the
Iglesia Evangelica Unida de Cristo.
The second world war came. It devastated not only the
nation, but also shook the foundations of the churches. Bat-
tle lines separated the various sections of the United Evan-
gelical Church and wartime conditions made communication
almost impossible. Furthermore, the religious section of the
Japanese Army wanted non-Catholic churches to join the
Thank You!
• Flowers at the chancel came from the Commadizo Fam-
ily for the blessings received and for the baptism of their
daughter Hadassah Isabella Mae Commadizo last May
25, 2019.
• 10AM snacks come from Leo Cuneta II for the May cel-
ebrants of the Quebral clan, May 22- May Rose Q. Ver-
gara, May 23- the late Esther Lily Jeanne Q. Acena and
May 25- Aurora D. Quebral, and wedding anniversaries to
Andro & Alpha Opulencia and the late Ildefonso & Lolita Q.
Remolona.
Congratulations!
SCHNEIDER LIT B. MATIENZO
Academic Awards with honors
Outstanding Student with honors
Best Player in ACLC Paco Intramurals 2019
Technical Vocational Strand - ICT Programming at AMA
Computer Learning Center
Philippine Federation of Evangelical Churches under their
auspices.
Because of the hardships and hatred engendered by the
war it was deemed wise not to push for church union in the
first years after the war. Time did heal the wounds and Chris-
tian grace mellowed human hearts.
On May 25-27, 1948, 167 delegates from three church
bodies met at Ellinwood Malate Church. They were the
Evangelicals, the Philippine Methodist and the United Evan-
gelical Church in the Philippines. Each body reported that its
constituents had voted to accept the Basis of Union. And so,
the UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST IN THE PHILIPPINES
was born.
THE UCCP LIVES UNDER THE MANDATE OF
THE GREAT COMMISSION
The UCCP lives under the mandate of the Great com-
mission: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and
of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have
commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close
of the age” (Matthew 28:19-20). It articulates its service ac-
cording to the pattern of Jesus’ ministry, to wit:
“The spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has
anointed me to preach the good news to the poor. He has
sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recover-
ing of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are op-
pressed, to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.” (Luke
4:18-19)
Unfortunately, the Church has problems like any other
human institution. Its problems have to be constantly ad-
dressed through study, prayers and reasoning together until
all shall become mature who would “obey God rather than
persons.” (from the UCCP Communicants Manual)
A TIME FOR
PRAYER.
Every Wednesday night
@ 7:00PM, join us in our
Midweek Prayer Meeting at
the AVR Chapel.
UCCP COSMOPOLITAN CHURCH
VISION: A Transforming, Empowering, Caring and
Exemplary Church of Servant Leaders.
MISSION:
To build up the community of faith into the
likeness of Christ, and work together in
transforming society for the glory of God.
To establish excellence in Worship & Fel-
lowship, Education & Nurture, and Witness
& Service.
CORE VALUES: Excellence, Faithful Stewardship, Team-
work. Servant Leadership
 MAY 26, 2019 COSMO NEWS PAGE 3
PHOTO STORIES
UCCP’s 71st Anniversary Celebration, May 25, 2019
UCCP Bishops led the celebration of the Holy Communion
during the 71st Anniversary of the UCCP held at the Union
Theological Seminary in Cavite yesterday, May 25.
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
UCCP Cosmopolitan Church delegation to the 71st Anniver-
sary Celebration of the UCCP was led by Elders Marlene
Suarez (3rd from left), Gigie Gementiza (rightmost), Judy
Gaviola (not in photo), Trustee Angela Timtiman (2nd from
left), and former BCEN Chair Dr. Erlinda Senturias.
UCCP Bishop Emeritus
Dr. Erme R. Camba gave
the very inspiring mes-
sage during the celebra-
tion of UCCP’s 71st An-
niversary Worship Service
yesterday, May 25, at UTS
in Dasmariñas, Cavite.
Next Sunday’s Communion Servers
8:00AM Service
Col. Roger de la Cruz Ms. Edith de la Cruz
Arch. Tindalo Amistoso 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
Atty. Coralie D. Rebolledo Mr. Daniel S. Rebolledo
Ms. Darlene Elmira S. Digan Mr. Daniel V. Digan
PAGE 4 COSMO NEWS MAY 26, 2019

June
Prayer List 01 Jean Alavaren, Darryl Young
Duguil, Antonio Llanes Jr.,
Let us keep in our prayers those of us who are in chal- 02 Rachel Lagman, Virgie Mala-
lenging circumstances these days. We also encourage bana, Axel Mittelstedt, Rezel
you to let any of our pastors know of your special needs Montero, Rolly Montero, Elkie
for pastoral care. Let us pray for: Joie Respall-Corbett, Cheryl
Anne Zapanta
Eliza Joy Aceña
Josefino Acuavera
Diane Morales
Melchor Morales Birthdays
Virgie Almarez Shirley Nerecina 26 Charity Gajes, Jemimah Joy
Malou Ason Lina Pagala Guarin, Felino Marquez
Ur Ason Delailah Palisoc 27 Leonor Balila, Trinidad Suryin
Bavillo Villanueva Bation Gerry Pinder Duad, Irene Roselle Swing,
Rodolfo Cabunilas Sonny Remolona Magdaleno Urriza Wedding
Adory Desiree Dames Letty Sarmiento 28 Lily Jean Gangan
29 Jana Eirena Buhain, Rommel
Anniversaries
Darlene Elmira Digan Charlie Tam 25 Tindalo & Rebecca Amistoso
Daniel Edward Pedro Tolentino Filoteo, Jeana Lee Sablay,
27 Bernabe & Flory Soledad
Noemi Estayo Naomi Vecino Jemimah Poculan
28 Lorelie & Jaime Abarra
Rosita Hipe Rosauro Vergara 30 Sarika Abis, Carmela Gade,
Elizabeth How Khalil Ibaoc June
31 Cezar Noel Balanga, Edna 01 Aljerico & Jessica Alcala
Villanueva James & Maileen Castenada
PASTORAL TEAM DIRECTORY NOTE: Our list of birthday and wedding anniversary celebrators is far
For prayers and other concerns, inquiries on baptism, and weddings,
from perfect and so if your name or some other church member’s name
church membership, etc. contact any of our Pastors:
is not in the list, kindly call our attention. Better yet, ask for a member-
REV. VERONICA ESTAYO: 0927-838-1614 ship update form from the office and submit this to the office as soon as
REV. GRACE FE MAGAN: 0921-227-1881 possible. Thank you for your help in updating our membership records!
REV. FRITZ JORDAN MATA: 0933-877-2638
REV. CALLUM TABADA: 0919-724-1697

WORSHIP THE LORD

IN GIVING Church Calendar
“Stewardship is the grate- MAY: UCCP Anniversary Month / Church Elections / Congre-
ful response to God’s grace gational Meeting for 2019-2020 Church Budget Ap-
and goodness. It requires proval
a consideration of how our 26 (Sun) UCCP Sunday
choices affect us and oth- Congregational Meeting to Approve the EY 2019-2020
ers, of how we can be good Church Budget
caretakers of the created JUNE: Freedom Month / Start of the New EY 2019-2020
world, and of how we can 2 (Sun) Communion Sunday
best serve God as disciples 9 (Sun) Board Meetings
of Christ.” - Anon. 16 (Sun) Personnel Committee Meeting
23 (Sun) Church Council Meeting
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]
May 12, 2019 May 19, 2019
Pledges, Tithes and Offerings Budgetted Actual Variance % Attendance Actual Variance % Attendance
Tagalog Service (8AM) 8,137.73 7,203.00 (934.73) 89% 51 8,870.00 732.27 109% 42
English Service (10AM) 29,591.76 28,770.00 (821.76) 97% 186 33,076.00 3,484.24 112% 206
Visayan Service (3PM) 25,892.79 21,370.00 (4,522.79) 83% 152 17,270.00 (8,622.79) 67% 131
Vesper Service (5:30PM) 7,397.94 4,300.00 (3,097.94) 58% 35 3,533.00 (3,864.94) 48% 45
Sunday School 2,690.16 - (2,690.16) 0% 102 - (2,690.16) 0% -
CWA/UCM/Adult Sunday School 576.92 - (576.92) 0% 6 - (576.92) 0% -
Midweek 672.54 - (672.54) 0% 0 - (672.54) 0% 5
TOTAL 74,959.85 61,643.00 (13,316.85) 82% 532 62,749.00 (12,210.85) 84% 429