16/06/2026
THE UNITY IN CHRIST (UIC) BIBLE STUDY
Date: June 14, 2026
Venue: Augustine Monastery
Facilitator: Brother Erik Schraepen
Gospel Reading: Matthew 9:35–38
ATTENDANCE
Present during the Bible Study and Prayer Gathering were:
* Brother Erik
* sister Joy
* Janet
* Herminia
* Suwanna
* Ruth
* nay Shony
* Dirk
* Josie
* Mariana
* Shiva
OPENING PRAYER
The gathering commenced with an Opening Prayer led by Brother Erik Schraepen, thanking God for His love, mercy, and faithfulness. He prayed for the guidance of the Holy Spirit throughout the Bible Study and asked that all participants be open to receiving God’s Word and responding to His call.
PRAISE AND WORSHIP
The community joyfully praised and worshipped the Lord through the singing of the following songs:
This Is the Day That the Lord Has Made
Beloved, Let Us Love One Another
In His Time
I Surrender All
The worship songs prepared the hearts and minds of the participants to receive God’s Word and strengthened the spirit of unity and fellowship among the community.
PRAYER BEFORE THE GOSPEL
Before the Gospel proclamation, Sister Joy Bugarin led a short prayer, asking the Holy Spirit to enlighten the minds and hearts of all participants so that they may understand, embrace, and live according to God’s Word.
GOSPEL READING
A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew 9:35–38 was proclaimed.
Response:
“Glory to You, O Lord.”
The Gospel highlighted Jesus’ compassion for the crowds and His call for laborers in the harvest, reminding everyone of their responsibility to participate in God’s mission.
BIBLE STUDY PROPER
Theme: THE SERVANT OF GOD (Questions Part 1)
Following the Gospel Reading, the participants sang:
We Need Servants to the Lord
The song emphasized the need for faithful servants who are willing to answer God’s call and dedicate themselves to His work.
The Bible Study was then facilitated by Brother Erik Schraepen, who guided the participants through Questions 1–8.
GENERAL OBSERVATIONS
Question 1
Who is a servant of God according to Matthew 10:1–22?
Answer:
All the Apostles whom Jesus called and commissioned for His work.
Question 2
Who is a servant of God according to 2 Timothy 2:1?
Answer:
Timothy, a faithful servant strengthened by the grace of Jesus Christ.
Question 3
Who is a servant of God according to Matthew 21:33–41 and Matthew 25:14–28? (Compare with Romans 12:6–8)
Answer:
Everyone whom Jesus calls and commissions for His work and everyone entrusted with gifts, talents, responsibilities, and ministries from God.
Question 4
What can we conclude after having answered these three preceding questions?
Answer:
Every Christian is a servant of God.
The participants reflected that God calls every believer to serve according to the gifts and responsibilities entrusted to them.
THE SERVANT’S CALLING
Question 5
What is striking when we compare the calling of the Apostle Paul with Timothy?
Answer:
Paul’s calling was dramatic and spectacular, while Timothy’s calling was simpler and less spectacular. Nevertheless, both were called by God and became faithful servants.
The discussion emphasized that God calls people in different ways according to His purpose.
Following the discussion, the participants sang:
Thy Word Is a Lamp Unto My Feet
The song reminded everyone that God’s Word guides the path of every servant of God and provides direction in daily life.
Question 6
Which factors play an important role for servants of God?
Answer:
* Availability
* Willingness
* Obedience
* Intercession
* Commitment
The group reflected that God looks for hearts that are ready and willing to respond to His call.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A SERVANT OF GOD
Question 7
What is fundamentally important to Jesus in this regard?
Answer:
Love for Jesus Christ.
Based on John 21:15–17, the participants reflected on how Jesus first asked Peter if he loved Him before entrusting him with the care of His flock.
Question 8
How does a servant know that this love for God is working in his or her life?
Answer:
By loving people.
The participants reflected that genuine love for God is demonstrated through love, compassion, kindness, forgiveness, and service to others.
RESPONSE SONG
As a response to God’s call and the lessons learned from the Bible Study, the participants sang:
Here I Am, Lord
The song served as a prayer of commitment and willingness to answer God’s call to serve faithfully.
HEALING AND DELIVERANCE PRAYER
A Healing and Deliverance Prayer for sister Ruth followed.
Special prayers were offered for:
* Spiritual healing
* Physical healing
* Emotional healing
* Family intentions
* Personal concerns and challenges
* Guidance and protection
The community joined together in intercessory prayer, entrusting all needs and intentions to the Lord and Healing Prayer for sister Ruth.
TESTIMONY SHARING
Following the prayer session, testimonies were shared by:
Sister Ruth
Sister Ruth shared her testimony of God’s faithfulness, guidance, and blessings in her life. She encouraged everyone to continue trusting in the Lord and to remain steadfast in prayer.
Sister Herminia Reyes
Sister Herminia shared her testimony on God’s grace, protection, and constant presence throughout life’s challenges. She encouraged the community to persevere in faith, remain hopeful, and continue serving God wholeheartedly.
The testimonies inspired and strengthened the faith of all participants.
ASSIGNMENT FOR THE NEXT BIBLE STUDY
Brother Erik assigned Questions 9–14 (Part 2) for personal study and reflection at home.
Participants were requested to:
* Read the assigned Scripture references.
* Reflect prayerfully on each question.
* Write their answers.
* Bring their completed answers to the next Bible Study session.
NEXT BIBLE STUDY
July 12, 2026
Topic:
THE SERVANT OF GOD (Questions Part 2)
Questions 9–14 will be discussed during the next gathering.
CLOSING PRAYER
The gathering concluded with a Closing Prayer led by Brother Erik Schraepen.
Brother Erik thanked God for His presence throughout the Bible Study, for the wisdom and insights gained from the discussion, for the healing and deliverance prayers, and for the testimonies shared by the participants. He prayed that everyone would continue to grow in faith, deepen their love for Jesus Christ, and demonstrate that love through service and love for others.
He also prayed for God’s protection, guidance, wisdom, and blessings upon all participants and their families. He encouraged everyone to continue studying God’s Word and to complete Questions 9–14 in preparation for the next Bible Study on July 12, 2026 2:00PM - 4:00PM
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was officially adjourned following the Closing Prayer. Participants remained for fellowship and informal sharing.
May God continue to guide and strengthen all His servants as they faithfully respond to His call.
“Here I am, Lord. I come to do Your will.”
Prepared by:
Herminia Reyes
UIC Bible Study Participant
Facilitated by:
Brother Erik Schraepen
Unity in Christ (UIC) Bible Study Facilitator
Date Prepared: June 14, 2026
🙏 To God be all the glory! ✝️📖❤️