CFC SFC Cavite
KUDOS.
The chapter is very thankful to everyone who have supported the CLP – to all the speakers who were channels of God’s living word; to all the music ministry who passionately shared their talents God selflessly lent them.
As part of the Christmas Party exchange gift, Sis Celle, Sis Joy, and Bro Arbee proudly wears the shirt each had received. It is one of the chapter’s tradition to give something you own – a shirt, or a book, etc.
Everyone is grateful, not just because to the gifts received, but because the love of God have reached other single men and women. And the most important of all is the friendship we all shared.
THE POWER OF THREE.
Congratulation to the three of them – Bro Poy, Sis Den, Bro Wen – who duly finished the whole CLP! Praise also the Holy Trinity who have touched their lives and continues to guide them.
GREAT IS YOUR LOVE OH GOD.
“I will baptize you with water, for repentance, but the one who is coming after me is mightier than I. I am not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” – Mt. 3:11.
In every CLP, Talk 9 or the Baptism is one of the much-awaited session. This is the session where the facilitators pray-over the participants for the gifts of the Holy Spirit. God is the only baptizer and He uses the facilitators as His channel for the Holy Spirit to flow.
Sis Celle and Sis Joy pray-over Denise for the Holy Spirit to come over her.
Bro Arbee and Bro Ninz pray-over Wen and Poy, healing for pains in the past, asking for the gifts wanted, and lifting up other endeavors.
The participants each write a letter to God as they continue praying and acknowledging the His great love as Sis Kathy serves as the prayer warrior.
THE BEST RIDE IN PALAWAN.
Everyone had a restful sleep the other night. And everyone got freshened up for another fun-filled, exciting day with all the other delegates from different provinces together. And of course, with our Lord!
Thank God, we’re on Day2 of the Palawan Island Conference. In every 2nd Day of our Conference we usually have classroom setup-Workshops to attend after the Opening Worship.
But this Conference, it was a different kind of Workshop for we did it out… I mean up into the mountains to plant Trees!!!
We climbed up a dump truck…
and rode it all the way to the site.
Everyone was very excited about the Tree Planting.
It was a roller coaster ride! But everyone, I believe, enjoyed that awesome, one-of-a-kind ride! And I can recall me saying: “The best ride in Palawan is the Dump Truck!“. =P
Thank God we arrived safe and sound at the site. After the ups and downs aside from being lost, we were even more excited!
We started with a prayer, the proper thing to do. To ask the guidance of our Heavenly Father for a safe activity.
Then we listened diligently to the instructions and introductions given to us.
Now our Chapter is very ready to do what we were told… that is to plant trees!!!
Here are the lovely couple Bro. Adze and Sis. Janet. =)
Sis. Joy proved that she can do more than programming. Go, go, go! Sister! =D
Another equally lovely now married couple, Sis. Yeb and Bro. Vince preparing a hole for the tree to be planted. =)
Now Sis Kathy is shown here performing a “minor operation” which also proves she can do other things aside from being a Nurse. Wonder if you’ll teach this also to your students. 😉
A Model/Nurse by profession, Sis Arnie, the official Explorer of our beloved Chapter, explores a different world. She performs a so-called “surgery” while striking a pose. That’s how talented she is in this craft. =P
While me, I had a chance to have a break with the camera and planted a tree or two (did it sound kinda funny?). This photo was taken by the Explorer. Watta multi-tasker!!! =P
After the tiring but fulfilling event, yet we still enjoyed our moment on “The Best Ride In Palawan“!
ABOVE THE MOUNTAINS.
It was very overwhelming to be part of the Core Group representing Cavite province. And it feels better to be serving with friends who are truly dear to me since I became an SFC. After six wonderful, fruitful, and bountiful years, we are now at the Core of Cavite with an added plus of being present at the Regional Core Meeting and what a lovely place would it be than in our hometown, Tagaytay!!!
It was sunny bright that morning of July 30 as we all gathered at Poveda House of Prayer. Brethrens from Mindoro, Batangas, Rizal, Laguna, and Quezon provinces also came in.
I felt kinda nervous and excited in what to happen that day as for it was my sorta first time to meet in a group SFC’s from other province. On what I’ve thought would be an Weekend Retreat setup, it was a two-day long, almost non-stop meeting … and of course fun! =D
So we gathered up the session hall, started with a prayer and then proceeded with the meeting. Tito Dict and his wife, Tita Babes presided it.
It was about the Expanded Vision of CFC-SFC. Review of the Calendar of Activities such as the Island Conference in Palawan, Philippines; the Global Walk; Singles Engagement Retreat; Global Leaders Summit in Thailand; and ICon 2012 in Bohol, Philippines.
So Sis Arnie prepared herself and armed with a handy-dandy notebook, took some notes.
While I prepared myself to get warmed up with some Bagong Sulak while taking notes too.
After lunch, it rained. Still we carried on with the meeting.
It was Bro Cesar who introduced the InfoSystem.
I enjoyed listening to the meeting while taking snap shots of my two very adorable and lovely sisters by my side – Sis Kathy and Sis Arnie.
It was full of brainstorming and sharing of ideas that whole day.
In the evening we had the chance to bring out the child in us inspired by the Giraffee stuff toy of Sis Apple. I wondered how Rhinos and Giraffes sound like? 😉
We also played our version of Pinoy Henyo. And everyone had a break of laughter in each of the words being guessed.
We also played the game Paint-Me-A-Picture, where we act what is asked in a given situation such as a Hold-Up in a Jeepney, Market Place and Delivery Room, which I opt not to upload the pictures but surely it will make you laugh. =P
We wrapped up the evening with the honoring of a brother, a Mission Volunteer(MV) from Quezon (sorry, I forgot the name). It was his special day. I just remembered him say: “Misyon muna bago relasyon. Pero kung si Lord na nagbibigay, sino ako para tumanggi?“
It was extra special for us, the Cavite province, headed by our dear Provincial Couple Coordinator (PCC), Tito Dong and Tita Charrie Tacocong. For we had our own meeting that very midnight.
I may not have the pictures but all I can share are the most sincerest quotes:
“Pag nag-start tayo maging OPEN, dun tayo nagiging CLOSE.” – Bro. Mon, MV Cavite.
“Pag magaling magreklamo, dapat magaling magdasal.” – Tito Dong, PCC
“Those who serves, deserves!” – Tito Dong, PCC
“Our faith is our privilege.” – Tito Dong, PCC
“Kung si Lord ang naglalagay sa kin sa posisyon, sino ako para tumanggi.” – Sis Kathy, PCG
“Look in different angles para makita ang beauty nang tinitingnan mo.” – Bro. Adze, PCG
We started the next day (Sunday) with a mass at Lourdes Church. After which we continued with the meeting.
THE PEARL OF GREAT PRICE.
Being part of this celebration is a milestone! For 6 years, I’ve been a Singles for Christ (not to mention my days as a Youth for Christ). And simultaneous to Couples for Christ Pearl Anniversary, I am also celebrating my 30th year.
We arrived at Luneta shortly before lunch.
And enjoyed some pictorials.
We are Super Fanatics sa Cam and posed some more in a heritage house.
And so the Anniversary celebration started with the arrival of our foreign delegates brethren.
Here are the delegates from Bangladesh.
The parade of flag representing the delegates from various countries as each family gathered together as one to witness this remarkable achievement to our Community.
Here came more of our brethren from foreign countries.
The parade continued to march as families continued to arrive.
Now to the local scene, with our brethren from the province of Quirino.
Delegates from the province of Nueva Vizcaya.
Delegates from Manila, Philippines.
Some last minute discussions before we lined up for the parade.
Now enters delegates from the proud province of Cavite!!!
Kuya Lino led the way.
More of Cavite delegates from East Sector (City of Dasmarinas).
More from Cavite now headed by our dear Provincial Core Group Heads – Sis. Apple and Bro. Mon.
Proud Caviteñoes waved the banner.
Here are the collection of snap shots gathered during our said event.
Two kids were strapped together by the belt (probably to avoid being lost) as their Father cautiously guide their way.
A Father gave a drink to His thirsty son.
Thank Him for picking up all those plastic bottles.
We had our hearty break after that parade.
We had quails’ egg and balot that afternoon.
GRACIOUS.
We finally made it to the airport after months of finding a cheaper airfare, managing an ever-changing schedule, and an hour or so of packing our entire room in one bag.
(Photo by: YebVince)
We are all very excited to attend the Luzon Island Conference in Palawan. As if it was just a day ago when we were talking about where were the Palawan delegates in Rizal ReCon and it might be kinda expensive if Palawan would be the venue for the next ReCon. And thank God, the conference is now in Palawan!
Headed of course by our adorable, official Explorer, Sis Arnie.
Together with our very own Miss Earth Candidate, (that is she watched the Miss Earth coverage on TV) the very beautiful Sis Kathy.
Our flight was somewhat delayed…
but still we enjoyed the flight…
(Photo by: Adze)
(Photo by: Adze)
and the venue from above is amazing…
(Photo by: YebVince)
though it was raining when we left Manila.
We were jumping for joy and fanatic with our cam…
(Photo by: YebVince)
as the “Bagong Sulak!” Crew were all busy covering each moment.
INDESCRIBABLE.
Indeed it was very gracious! The mere fact that we are in Palawan for the first time is already God’s Grace. And a BIG plus is that we are part of the Worship Chorale!!!
(Photo by: YebVince)
We prepared ourselves for God’s BIG Night.
And as the Conference opens, we were all happy to make it on time.
(Photo by: Pocabelle)
(Photo by: Pocabelle)
After the talk, the night was capped with Praisefest led by Bro. Jay.
And here were Cavite’s Worship Chorale. It truly was a shower of God’s Grace that night!
It was a night of singing praises to the Lord!
Delegates from other provinces in the island of Luzon also came in to be part of the Conference.
After the Praisefest, we enjoyed the rest of the night doing some pictorials! =D
Generally, we could say it was FUN being in the Conference!!! =D
Wait for the next related blog!!!
A TASTE OF HONEY.
A rainy Monday morning and a holiday, so we decided to have a household. It was set kinda early, not the usual and still as usual, we kinda (ahem) not early, ^_^).
Though it was cold, we were warmly welcomed by Bro. Adze and the rest of his siblings plus the adorble, Rain – her niece.
We had a topic about a child, and a mother. Mother’s busy doing some chores, while the child, as what the mother sees it, was making a mess. But the child stated that he’s up to something big and useful.
As what the Gospel we’ve shared that day taken from the book of John. As what it states that we come to Jesus like a child. And as the sharing goes on, we had something in common. As to see the things – tangible and intangible stuff – that happened to us in a more positive manner; to look on what is useful rather than magnifying what is not useful; to use these building blocks at hand to achieve what we need. Thus PUSH!
And as long as we have each other and pray for one another, with Jesus at the center of our Love and Life, all this are possible! Thank you to our community, the CFC-Singles for Christ.
BOMB ATTACK.
And so there we were. After we skillfully formulated a probable tactic, the second attack came! This time there were more than 3 who were responsible for such action.
Don’t get confused! B.O.M.B is an acronym which stands for Bring Old Members Back (old doesn’t refer to our age, hehe! :P). Though it was sunny that time, we stormed through the homes of our beloved brethren.
Inspired by the talks from the CFC Pre-Pearl Anniv Gathering we’ve heard that Saturday, Bro. Adrian, Sis. Kathy, and I took action at once.
It was Sis. Dhen’s home we came in first. She’s kinda busy that time, but still she managed to talk with us.
We also went to Bro. Ian’s place. His fiance, Sis. Istine was also there that time. Also, Tita Alie and Tito Arnel arrived.
We then went to Bro. Guian, Bro. Dodie, Bro. Lester and Sis. Aa, and lastly to Bro. Tipot. It was Tipot who went with us.
Then off we came to the Western part (nagpakanluran). Bro. Biboy wasn’t there, neither was Sis. Ever. Brother’s Xandro and Xerxes had vistors that time so we opt not to drop by.
Then finally, Bro. Sherwin was at home! We invited him to Sis. Arnie’s birthday party but he wasn’t free that moment.
Off we went to the other brethrens – Bro.’s Ave, Ume, Olan, Renier, RJ and Rafa. They weren’t there in the so-called “tambayan“. Rafa’s at home but can’t come. Still we continued to K. Arthur’s place but to no avail. Until we came to this store and Kathy wanted to have something to eat.
It was Tipot, Ian and Istine who went with us to PPP – Poca Poniente-saavedra Party in Halang.
Birthday girl, Poca the Explorer aka Arnie was impatiently waiting for us that time, :p
Happy and thankful is she for being _6 years of age (shhh:$, no revealing of age).
There we “Attacked!”. It was an hearty party she shared with her friends.
We had a great day! All were happy and full.
WASHED OUT.
IT ALL STARTS HERE.
The title might be contradicting but it’s true. The CLP Dedication is just the beginning of our CFC-SFC life!
The Dedication Talk, Transformation in Christ, and the pray-over session led by Tito Ipe Santos together with his beautiful wife, Tita Ellen, the Chapter Heads of Silang.
Socialization, fun, bonding, and more laughter follows every end of Talks.
The Sweet Girls presented the ever popular “Tayo Nang Maligo” (is it really the title of that song and dance?) popularized by Bro. Vince.
Now it’s the Front Street Boys’ turn on the dance floor. Obviously, it was Bro. Yves who choreographed the dance!
A mini Guitar Workshop followed after.
A Major Chord, D Major Chords were taught by Bro. Nino.
Bro. Mhar tried what Bro. Adze had taught, “Leaving on a Jet Plane“.
Since it was a Saturday, we also celebrated the Lord’s Day.
Tito Arnel and Tita Alie, our dear Chapter Heads, presided the activity. Shown here is the blessing of pan y vino.
Everyone participated. Shown here singing, “The Light of Christ“.
And an activity will not be complete without a feast!
Bro. Adze was very happy that day with our all-time favorite Giniling with Egg (or was it the other way around) abundantly served.
Birthday girl, Sis. Kathy, sliced and shared her blessings. Very thankful for another year (shhh! i will not reveal her age). But she looks a year younger, haha! =)
KUDOS TO ALL.
CFC-SFC Tagaytay-Amadeo 
