Singles for Christ
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.
CHRIST IN THEM.
Bro Adze leading the Baptism talk prepares the participants into a reflection prior to the pray-over session.
Indeed, Christ in them continues to manifest as Sis Me-ann, Sis Aubrey, and Sis Janet sing the reflection song.
The participants, Denise, Popoy, and Wen internalizing the talk, reflecting, and praying for the gifts they would be receiving.
PREPARING THE WAY.
As the worship song goes based on Mt. 3:3, also the Gospel for that day, Tag-Ama Chapter prepares the way for the Holy Spirit to gush forth.
A loving reminder of how the pray-over session should flow is being discussed while Bro Adze continues to deliver the CLP Talk 9 proper.
The chapter prays over Bro Arbee to relearn and not to forget how the session is done correctly.
NOT YOUR ORDINARY SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
Sis Karen of Trece-Indang Chapter is very passionate and enthusiastic in sharing her life and how the Holy Spirit works through her. Indeed, it is the working of the Holy Spirit that brings her to Tag-Ama Chapter to faithfully deliver the CLP Talk 8.
Another equally passionate in stretching out a helping hand is a brother from Dasma. Bro Jeff is very eager to share his God-given talent by playing beautifully the guitar all for the Lord’s glory.
True to her words and very faithful to that of God’s, Sis Karen praying over the participants as she ends her talk.
Sis Celle this time, sharing the life in the Holy Spirit to Denise. The Holy Spirit continues working through both of them as they never cease to attend each session.
Now, it’s the brothers who are in the limelight. Bro Arbee, the newest member of the Chapter, catapulting his way being the facilitator as the Holy Spirit comes to him.
The Chapter also never failing to have a so-called “class/family picture” taken every end of each session. and this time, they are taking it to another level by reviving the 10-shot series.
They are a bit timid in the first photograph, but they are getting used in striking poses as the photo shoot progresses…
See?…
Seems that the Holy Spirit really is working through the Chapter as they know what pose and when to strike it. In addition, another Bro Jeff (with the grey sweater) joins the group. He is very glad to finally meet them. He is from around the area, but is a member of SFC Lian, Batangas, for it is his GG (God’s Gift, community’s term for Girlfriend/Boyfriend) who invited him to join the CLP.
ONE-TO-ONE.
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One-to-one discussion happens at least twice during the whole CLP duration. It is a great feeling to have a brethren willing and eager to hear the deepest – and sometimes, the most hidden – stories about our oneself.
Sis Joy lovingly advises Denise.
Sis Kathy attentively listens to Claris’ story.
POINT OF VIEW.
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An intimate moment captured by Sis Kathy through a different angle. The sisters sharing their view of a Christian family in a group discussion headed by Sis Joy.
THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY.
True to his talk, Tito Arnel and Tita Alie, one of Tag-Ama’s beloved Couple Coordinators, ensure their family is deeply rooted in Christ’s teachings.
LOVING GOD, LOVING THY NEIGHBOR.
It is an extraordinary Sunday afternoon outside the walls of Ina ng Laging Saklolo (INLS) Parish Hall that Tag-Ama Chapter literally takes the extra mile of reaching out to other single men and women of San Jose Balay Alima in Brgy Carasuchi, Indang, Cavite.
Happy to see again (from the farthest) Tita Jenny, Lola Nelly, and Tita Greta. Now Lola Tonying (partially hidden), Lola Pilar (looking at the cam), and Lola Bago join them.
NO ORDINARY TASK.
“Honour thy mother and thy father” is the fourth of the Ten Commandments, Sirach 3 tells us about our responsibilities to our parents, and an advocacy of caring for our elderly needs attention. Taking care of our elders, generations apart, is indeed a selfless love.
Ms. Joanne, heads the group that patiently takes care of the lolas and lolo.
The foundation is devoted in catering the needs of individuals – not just those who are advanced in age – cast aside. Not at all they propose families to dwell their seniors in this shelter. But promotes constant care, and faithful attention which are essential in building unconditional love for them.
AN EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER.
The rest of the chapter assisting the beneficiaries of Balay Alima, patiently wait for the BINGO games to start.
Sisters Me-ann and Aubrey, assisting Lola Emily and Lola Cory, respectively.
Our Lord blesses both of them with radiant beauty, and winning hands! Yes! Me-ann and Lola Emily in the 1st game, while Aubrey and Lola Cora in the 2nd.
Claris (in white, picture on left) and Lola Nelly share smiles as they eagerly await for each number. While Popoy (in polo, right picture) looks on Tita Emie’s card. Both members are still participants.
Wen (also a participant, standing, picture on left) assists Kuya Bogart. While Sis Mona of Silang (with glasses, picture on right) helps Lolo Pat to check his card for winning numbers.
Bro Deck (sitting, picture on left) maintains his composure while waiting for Lola’s numbers. While Bro Lemuel(picture on right) learns how to pacify Lola Mary by helping her mark the cards. Both brothers are also from Silang.
Everyone delights at the BINGO games with various reactions and precious smiles that truly shows how grateful each is.
Claris sharing a moment with Lola Nelly in their Chicken Dance.
While Lola Jenny sings a Christmas song as Bro Jay of SFC Silang plays the guitar.
In her appreciation of the chapter, Lola Pilar breaks into dance with Claris (partially hidden) and Lola Nelly (picture on left), and renders a song moments later (picture on right).
Lolo Pat expresses his gratitude for the whole chapter saying: “You are not here because of an activity, but because the Holy Spirit is working on you…”
Of course it isn’t just the lolas and lolo doing a “SAMPLE! SAMPLE! SAMPLE!”. Sis Eunice, another equally mission-ready brethren from Silang chapter, singing her own rendition of the Beatles’ I Will.
MUSIC IN GOD’S EAR.
Praising the God is better when we offer songs to Him. Singing is twice praying.
Always putting their heart on what they do all for the glory of God, our talented brethren from Silang chapter is more than willing to reach out as well by being the music ministry. God is more than pleased to hear their voices reaching up the heaven above.
TILL WE MEET AGAIN.
Elderly people, who God channels His wisdom to the present generation, should not be ignored nor left out. Instead they should be taken cared of properly, without any condition, as they raised us up by whoever and in whatever circumstances. They are still our elders that deserves to be respected.
Goodbye seems to be the hardest word as visiting time is up. The group is so glad and feels so blessed for another opportunity to be in Balay Alima. The last time they were there was December 2010. Truly each moment will be cherished forever. And by God’s grace we shall meet again.
CFC-SFC Tagaytay-Amadeo 