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 FEELS GOOD.
It was a delightful Saturday afternoon I’ve spent with two Brothers in Christ. Another day of Household (HH), SFC’s way of developing Christian life together with other members. This time it was just the Bros-Saturday-Hangout!
Maybe tired from his “touring”, still Bro. Mhar and his dear, beloved parents welcomed me and Bro. Adze warmly in their humble house in Tagaytay.
We had the usual Household. We started with a prayer – ACTS, and had the scripture reading taken from the Gospel of the day (John 6:44-51).
Though we were just three, we still had fun! We happily shared the all-time favorite palabok, a refreshing pitcher-full of pineapple juice, and a fresh mango! Indeed, it was yummy!
But it felt better that we also shared our life experiences about being not feeling left-out as what the topic would suggest. For all of us have our own unique talents yet to uncover and to develop.
And an HH would not be complete without a clean fellowship. It just so happened that we had a common interest (hopefully that common interest will also be interested to us – haha!).
It was music that we liked and had our own rendition of the songs. Still it is The Gift that we need not to carry 21 Guns. We’re very thankful for this community that together, Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko, we’ll have our Hands To Heaven and follow God Wherever You Will Go!
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.
FIDE ET LABORE.
As the Christian Life Program nears its Dedication. It was the Team Leaders’ time to deliver the talks.
Sis. Kathy Panganiban, “illustrated” the five (5) tools necessary for spiritual growth: prayer, study, service, fellowship, and sacraments.
She used a wheel to clearly picture out the Christian life: the outer rim, the hub, and the spokes.
She stated that our Bible could stand for an acronym – B.I.B.L.E.
Basic
Instructions
Before
Leaving
Earth
She then added a message somewhat similar to those of medicine bottle:
“WARNING!!! BIBLE Usage Can Be Habit Forming Regular Reading
Can cause LOSS OF ANXIETY & FEAR ; decreased appetite for lying, cheating, stealing, hating, anger and envy.”
And true to her words, by faith and works, this light-hearted sister in Christ who passionately, and joyfully serving God since 2003 continually grows in Spirit.
Just quoting a phrase from an event she once became an emcee, “Dahil winner ka, Congratulations!”
Sis. Bhong shared how’d she prayed, did novena, and went to Manaoag in preparation for her LET. But it turned out the opposite.
But the flame of faith was not extinguish in fact it grew into a fire of Spirit from Youth for Christ (YFC) to Singles for Christ (SFC). And eventually she passed on her second try and became a teacher!
Congratulations Sis. Bhong! We’re all proud of you for being a good person and a good sister in Christ.
FROM WOMB TO TOMB.
Bro. Nino Ramos, on the other hand, delivered the Life and Mission of CFC-Singles for Christ. Actually it went kinda “prelude” of that day’s talks but everything went well. =D
Wow! I can’t imagine how’d the community grew from 40 – 60,000 singles, and they didn’t even had iPhones and FB way back in 1993 to 1998. And now I can imagine how much the community will grow and fulfilling the mission that “Every single men and women experiencing Christ!”
SFC doesn’t end at CLP. There are also conferences and other assemblies where SFC’s get spiritual nourishment, a chance to meet other SFC’s from other places, develop God-given talents, and explore the beauty of God’s majestic sceneries.
But the most important of all the gatherings is the household. It is where SFC’s develop real friendship, and spiritual growth at the same time enjoying the fullness of life with Christ!
Tita Alie shared how she grew in the Community of Couples for Christ. Being a member of SFC with her brother-husband, Tito Arnel, where they also became service team members.
Bro. Adze on the otherhand, gladly shared that his family – his sister Arah, an SFC member; and his loving parents, are members of CFC. He too serves SFC actively!
We’re equally proud of you Tita and Bro. Adze! Thank you for being a member of our Community.
SFC-LIFE: THE LIFE BEHIND
Crunchy, Tasty, and Exciting as rated
An afternoon filled with fellowship, lotsa fun
We had weekly meetings in preparation for the that “something BIG”,
singing praises to our Lord,
and writting proposals.
Ideas started to bloom.
And the star in us were all happily smiling that finally what we’ve prepared will be put in reality.
So we keep on reading, searching for additional answers,
looking at the window of opportunity…
Until thick dark clouds came,
as if all our cards are in,
funds maybe a bit short,
and we’re running out of time.
But still, we keep on smiling!
After all life is a two-way street,
we all have a slice of our share,
and had a shift, and allow God to take control.
“Man doesn’t live in bread alone”,
so we went back to the Ultimate Source,
that’s the key to success!
And that’s how He set the table of…
SFC Life!
UNEXPLAINABLE FEELING.
”We have felt embraced tightly by the Lord last night through our Tongues Workshop! Praise God for using our Bro and Tito Cernan Fuellas as His instrument of grace and healing! We lost tracked of the the time, we started at 4pm and ended past 7pm. It was indeed an awesome experience with our God!!!” – SFC Amadeo Tagaytay
Indeed it was an unexplainable feeling during the Tongues Workshop a night prior to Baptism! With the warmest, coolest hug yet the doors were closed. With the air blowing through the mouth, hands remained open during the duration, and the feet felt like it weren’t stepping on a cement floor. Everyone was very happy, relieved, and some even filled their eyes with joyous tears.
LET’S ALL BE ARMED WITH THE FULL ARMOR OF GOD.
Preparing for the Session Hall for the Pray-Over Session.
Sis. Dhen for prepared the songs sheets! Sis. Arnie made the last minute tuning of the guitar.
Sis. Mhay led the teaching of songs with Bro. Red, Bro. Vince, and Sis. Bhong.
Bro Adze wrote some more of the ideas inspired by the Holy Spirit.
We even had time to relax and brought out that child in our hearts.
CLAIMING GOD’S VICTORY.
So the participants, Bro Mhar and Bro Yves came. They listened intently on the talk. Though they are two, but still these two souls heed God’s call.
It started with a mini talk about the vocal prayer. ACTS- Adoration, Contrition, Thanksgiving, Supplication. Why do we Praise God and How to Praise God were also discussed. And the best way we, CFC-SFC, praise God is through singing, clapping of hands, and raising of hands.
The sisters took turns as Prayer Warriors during the talk.
It increased the teams protection against the enemy. Thus putting on the Full Armor of God towards Victory.
RECEIVING THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.
Bro. Adze Caraan delivered the Baptism talk. Indeed he was very excited and happy to for it. He even shared how blessed is he that God allowed him to give the talk though he’s kinda lay low a few months ago.
“Ang laki ng tiwala sa akin ni Lord. Pagbalik ko, mabigat na talk pa ang ibinigay. Kaya sobrang touched ako kahapon (during the Tongues Workshop).”
Bro Vince Panganiban led the Pray-Over session for the two participants – Bro. Yves Dulce and Bro. Mhar Tolentino.
Since there were no female participants, the sisters prayed over for each other as a renewal of our Baptism back when we were still participants.
We joyfully shouted all our praises to God and sang Him beautiful songs.
Bro. Adze led the praisefest and Bros. Vince, Red, and Nino were part of the Music Ministry.
Bro. Vince shared about how overwhelming it was. With he getting married more than a month from now, God is assuring him of His promise. Thank you Bro. Vince for leading the Pray-Over!
For Bro. Ered, it was his first time to be part of the Pray-Over. It was a great opportunity for him to grow in service. Thank you Bro. Ered!
“It was an amazing feeling. I feel relieved!”, Bro. Yves shared. “I feel blessed and renewed my Christianity! It is something new for me, something that I don’t usually do. Thank you! (giving a hand shake to Vince, Red, and Nino)”, Bro. Mhar shared.
Thank you guys for heeding God’s call.
KUDOS TO ALL.
It was not the usual Giling with Egg (c) meal that our Chapter happily digs in during this event. But still it was delicioso!
Thank you for the BIG support and guidance dear, beloved Chapter Heads, Tito Arnel, Tita Alie and kids.
Thank you sisters, Bhong, Kathleen, Arnie, Madelle, Jenny, Mhay for being part of the Music Min, Pray-Over and Prayer Warrior.
Thank you Bro. Adze for the talk. Indeed the Holy Spirit worked through you. Thank also Ate Alpha for the cameo.
Thank you Sis. Dhen for the songs sheets.
Thank you Sis. Kathy and Bro. Nino for the leadership and motivating the whole team. Thank you Arnie for all the efforts a Facilitator does.
Most of all, all Praises to our Lord Jesus Christ. This victory is His!
DE BUENA FAMILIA.
The talk that afternoon is about the Christian Family. And perfect example is no less than our beloved Chapter Heads, Tito Arnel and Tita Alie Reyes with kids, Dadec and EK.
SWITCHED.
Romans 12:2, “Don’t let yourself be shaped by the world where you live, but rather be transformed through the renewal of your mind . You must discern the will of God: what is good, what pleases, what is perfect.”
I was very strucked with the way Bro. Jojo Bitanga delivered his Talk, The Christian Family. It was the second time I heard it and yet it never fails to touch me by the heart and shed a little tear.
I am not the sharer that time but allow me to share you this.
I live with my mother and there were times that it’s very difficult for me – conflicts over what we prefer. I am 29 years old. I just don’t have enough money but I am capable of making my own decisions. I feel upset with myself that I cannot share part of what I have – paying the monthly bills, buying things needed at home, taking her to the mall to shop and to dine – things that a woman like my mom truly deserves.
What hurts me more is that I felt I am very obliged to stay with her – doing chores, running errands, etc. I felt that I don’t have enough time with myself – to earn a living, and to court my future wife.
There were times that we argue. I’m not getting any younger and so is my mom – she’s taking medications for her hypertension, her shoulders are aching. There used to be time that I would like to runaway from this but I felt guilty. Maybe this is just a part of my purpose that I should do lovingly.
And like what is mentioned in Sirach 3:3, “Whoever honors his father atones for sins; he who gives glory to his mother prepares a treasure for himself.”
Sis. Maden deLeon was the sharer that afternoon.
GOD’S MELODIOUS AUDIO.
Another brethren from Gen. Mariano Alvarez and a true GMA (God’s-Mission-in-Amadeo) Talent, Sis. Melody Plaza gave the Gifts of the Holy Spirit talk.
Despite of her very busy work schedule as she shared, I believe it was God’s Discernment that brought her in Amadeo, and it was God’s Wisdom working on her as she boldly delivered the talk though it’s her first time to delivered Talk 8.
I like the activity she did with the clear glass of water being poured with soy sauce that signify us being a sinner.
But it is only through God that we are cleansed again. In this picture, shows Sis. Melot pouring a glass of water to wash out the soy sauce.
The other gifts of the Holy Spirit are, Faith, Healing, Miracle, Knowledge, Gifts of Tongues, Interpretation of Tongues, and the Gift of Prophecy.
Sis. Joy Rimando shared that afternoon about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.
IT’S ALL ABOUT LOVE.
It was a very lovely Saturday afternoon dedicated for CLP. Yes, it was Saturday and yet most of the team were there. Including the return of Master Adze! Me-ann Rosagaso, Aubrey’s sister was also there. Thank you Me-ann!
Everyone did their task while waiting for the participants.
GETTING READY.
Excited with the day, Aubrey tunes the guitar, while Kathy writes the songs… on the Manila Paper.
Jason internalizes on the other end of the room.
PUT L-O-V-E IN YOUR L-I-F-E.
I remember Sis Arnie Saavedra say: “Put ‘LOVE’ in your ‘LIFE’. The two words have different meaning but the two has the same beginning letter ‘L’ and ending letter ‘E’. If we put LOVE: L-O-V-E in our LIFE, it will be On Victory (O.V.)! But without LOVE, our LIFE: L-I-F-E will be full of IF’s.
Her talk is about Loving God with all our Heart, with all our Mind, with all our Soul and with all our Strength (Matt. 12:28-30). She also talked about the 3 T’s: Time, Talent, and Treasure.
And true to her words, she does put LOVE in her LIFE. She shared her Time by being in the CLP, her Talent by being the speaker, and her Treasure for whatever resources she may have, she always shares. It is not limited to monetary, but more of the friendship!
Sis. Madel Villanueva shared her life in Loving God.
PASSION FOR MY MISSION.
Another passionate brother, Bro. Jason Angcao, delivered a talk about loving ourselves then Loving Our Neighbor. Do not get me wrong! We cannot give what we do not have. So we can’t LOVE other if we do not love ourself.
And this brother is equally true to his words. He Believed in his greatness, Fulfilling his dreams, and always Have the right image of God. I can quote him: “Each of us is born for greatness. Better act now!” He did!
Bro. Adze Caraan, the so-called Master of the chapter, came back with a conviction! He then shared about Loving Oneself and Loving Others as well. And the reason he was there is because he loves God so much! Thank you Bro Adze, welcome back!
HOMEGROWN LOVE.
Thank you for our homegrown speakers and shares who truly love our God by sharing their Time, Talents, and Treasures. After the usual session, the whole team was grouped into a smaller number to share their insights of the talks their heard.
SUPER FANATIC SA CAM.
For our chapter, there is another meaning for SFC- Singles for Christ. It may also mean Super Fanatic sa Cam. And Bro Mhar Tolentino, may still be a participant, is shown here joining the bandwagon, a potential BSBU Crew. Ha! Ha! Ha!
ALL IT TAKES ARE ‘BIG’ SMALL STEPS.
Conducting a CLP requires BIG courage to take small steps, and needs a BIG heart for it to be a success. One doesn’t need to feel extraordinary powers to do extraordinary things. And that’s whats been brewing in for Guian and Ered.
Guian lead the opening prayer on the 3rd week of our CLP. While Ered shared a part of his life about Repentance and Faith. Obviously, it is the work of the Holy Spirit! I salute you, comrades!
GOD’S MASTERPIECE OF ART.
True to his name, our brethren Bro. Art Muyar, another GMA Talent, delivered one of the most heart-warming talk in CLP – Repentance and Faith.
I wasn’t able to finish the talk for I have to attend the Provincial Core meeting in Dasma City but it was enough for me to absorb the first few important things that strucked me.
METANOIA.
“Metanoia is not just a change of mind but also a change of heart. It is not simply confessing wrong doing but rather a change in direction. We cannot have repentance without faith and faith without repentance. They always have to be together.”
SEEING CHRIST IN YOU.
In the Provincial Core meeting, Tito Molong, the Prov’l Family Min Head, gave a very encouraging mini talk for the core members.
Courage
Honor and Loyalty
Respect
Integrity
Selflessness
Trust
“Building bridges signifies unity… Victory is when we go up to the next level together… We can do everything if we really rely on God’s strength… We can do things together with God. God blesses us all the time… So every time God provides, we should act!”
KUDOS TO ALL.
Thank you for coming last time! Thank you Mhar and Yves for attending the CLP. Hope to see you til the Dedication. Thanks Vince and Aubrey for leading that game – Rabbits and Archers (was it the name?). Thank you Madel and Mela for being part of the service team. Thank you Rodny the cameo. Thank you Arnie, Kathy and the rest of the service team for standing up for Jesus.
BACK AT SQUARE ONE.
The second Sunday of CLP came. It wasn’t like the previous Sunday and it was kinda surprisingly different but perfect!
In the absence of the female participants, Mhar was added on the list. Thanks Kathleen!
But the thing is, it was the team who was moved with the talks they heard. Absolutely, it was the Holy Spirit working! The team haven’t heard such talks for a long time because of the absence of some. And with this CLP, it’s more about the team rather than the participants. ‘Twas just in CLP that some of the members of the team switches on the ‘Active’ button.
THERE IS ALWAYS A FIRST TIME.
Thank you for sharers, Guian, Istine and Thessa. They’re just a few of the numerous testimonies of God’s Endless Love.
GMA TALENTS.
Truly indeed, our brethren from Gen. Mariano Alvarez are genuine God-Missions-in-Amadeo Talents! Thank you Bro. Cernan for telling us who Jesus Christ is; Bro. Tony and Sis. Lei for sharing What It Means To Be A Christian.
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