Couples For Christ - Dubai Cluster 2B
Volume 1 • Issue 1
We live by faith, not by sight...
2 Cor 5:7
Christian Life Program
A pr il 2014
W
ith the grace of God we managed to commenced our 1st Christian Life Program last March 28, 2014, with eight couples as our first participants. The Orientation Talk was delivered by Tito Hernan Fuentes together with Tita Marivic as the Sharer. The CLP is an integrated course intended to lead the program participants into a renewed understanding of God’s call to them as Christian couples. It runs for a total of 13 separate sessions, usually held once a week. Most sessions consist of three basic ingredients: a teaching, a group discussion, and a time for fellowship. Each session would normally last for about 2 1/2 hours.
Tito Hernan Fuentes delivering the Orientation & Tita Marivic Fuentes as the sharer. What a team!
1st Chapter Prayer Assembly:
Together as One
Our CLP Team head is Bro. Bobot and Sis Jenet Cayanan with their CLP Team Assistant Bro. Al and Sis May Ramirez.
What’s inside! Christian Life Program
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Chapter Prayer Assembly Together as One Continuation:
Chapter Prayer Assembly
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Message from our Cluster Head Evangelization Training ANCOP Cup 2014
Tito Daryl Sarsoza: Leading the Chapter 2B1 thru his teachings.
Our 1st CFC Chapter Assembly for Chapter 2B1 was held last March 24, 2014 which was headed by the two respective units under the care of Bro. Jodel and Sist. Vivian Cayanan with Bro. Arian and Sis. Len Panopio as the service team. Bro. Jodel acted as an emcee and also
led the worship together with the Music Ministry and its new members. Bro. Daryl Sarzosa our newly appointed Chapter Head for 2B1 delivered the exhortation and mainly discussed about Mama Mary.
Sharing
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Announcments Special Events Bible Quotes
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Message from our
Cluster Head Dear Bros & Sis.,
Peace be with you! Tito Pat Castro with Chapter 2B2
The second part of the assembly was intended for the members to share about the blessings they received from God as they joined the Couples for Christ. On the other hand, the 1st CFC Chapter Assembly for Chapter 2B2 was held last March 28, 2014 at Saint Mary’s Church. Bro. Alex and Sis. Marilyn Carlos headed the service team and the worship prayer was led by Bro. Jonas together with
the Music Ministry. Tito Pat Castro delivered his exhortation and mainly focused about the Lenten Season and he also reviewed the last HH topics that has been discused with our members. We had two sharers for that night which they tagged as the “crying ladies” Sis. Marilyn Carlos and Sis May Ramirez shared how God showed His miracles on raising their children.
Evangelization Training, the way to HIM... by: Sis. Monette Mercado
The talk was broken down to 3 parts; The Great Commission, Reasons for Evangelization and Essential Qualities of An Evangelist.
Tito Daryl Sarsoza delivering the first talk.
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” - Matthew 28:18-20. It was an overpowering afternoon at Room 502 in Al Warbah Center on 21st March 2014 where 92 attendees from Cluster 2B arrived to listen to the 3 fundamental talks…the big topic of the day: Evangelization. Bro. Daryl Sarsoza, delivered a prevailing first talk on The Great Commission .
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Evangelization in CFC was the focus of the 2nd talk. Bro. Eric Fajut had effectively imparted to the participants the 7 forms of evangelisation and 8 ways to evangelize. Save the Toblerone for last! Bro. Alex Carlos used the Swiss chocolate to attract every one’s attention on the 3rd talk. He successfully conveyed the last talk on Evangelism and Spiritual Warfare. He tackled The situations in the World Today, Our Spiritual Weapons and Our Protection. The last part of his talk was on Evangelism and Spiritual Gifts. Following the last talk was the Q&A portion; the Cluster leaders answered relevant questions from the participants which added value to the training. The afternoon ended with big smiles from everyone and not to forget the big challenge to the CFC family..to WITNESS and bring more people closer to the Father…indeed evangelization is the way to HIM.
We welcome you to the very first issue of our newsletter 2BLive (To Believe). This newsletter aims to be our channel to evangelize, inform & interact with our brethren within the cluster 2B. As a newly formed cluster, we have a lot work to be done in terms of organizing, team building & knowing each other. We pray that this form of media can help our cluster to be closer & united in our mission of evangelization. Our Cluster name “2B” is not an accident. It is a code given to us by God to remind us of our mission in the community. 2Believe that our life has a purpose. 2Bring out the best of what God has given us. 2Be a channel of peace, hope & love. 2Become evangelizers of Christ. Live a life that will make others 2Blive in Jesus Christ! Let us continue to be united in our mission for the Risen Christ. Your humble servant, Bro. Eric Fajut Cluster Head CFC Dubai Cluster 2B Jesus answered and said to them. Truly I say to you, if you have faith and doubt not, you shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if you shall say to this mountain. Be you removed, and be you cast into the sea; it shall be done. Matthew 21:21
God is my Passport
God’s Greatness
by: Sis. Rein G. Francisco
Early morning of Feb. 6, 2014, I received a very bad news from my mom that my maternal grandfather passed away. From the time I heard about the news, all I want to do was to fly back home to the Philippines so I could pay my last respect to my grandfather and be with my family in this time of grieving. When I reached the office, I realized that my passport is not with me and my residence visa was on process for renewal. So how I will be able to travel? My sadness doubled upon realizing this but my faith to our Lord strengthen me. I prayed and surrender everything to the LORD because I know HE knows what is the best thing to do. When my manager knew of what happened, he asked my colleague to have my Wvisa processed urgently so we could get it the same day and I can travel immediately. Truly, God works in mysterious ways, after 1 hour Im holding my passport with my renewed visa stamped on it. Glory and Praise to our Lord!
ANCOP Updates by: Sis. Chona S. Fernandez
Basketball Champions of ANCOP Cup 2014
by: Sis. Christine Franco
60% increase!
What? From AED 45,000 to AED 75,000??? Are you sure? I was totally speechless after hearing this shocking news from my landlord; whew! Our flat rent has gone up to
During that time, Rogene and I were appointed as Assistant Team Leaders for MER 2 and the new Chapter ANCOP Coordinators. We were swamped with the tedious preparation for 2 major activitiesMER 2 and ANCOP Cup. With our hectic CFC schedule, we decided to set aside our plans for the house, rather prioritize the CFC commitments as necessary, but we never stop praying for it. One month before our tenancy contract ends, we started the house hunting; Hor Al Anz, Al Muteena, Al Muhaisna, Al Nahda Sharjah, name it...we had been to different places only to find out that occupancy demand and rents are equally high. I felt like being stuck in a very challenging situation! And I suddenly thought, why not try and ask my company for financial assistance? At first, I had hesitations as our Finance Manager had the same problem and our company declined his request. But it did not stop me. It took me 3 days to wait for the perfect timing, making sure my boss was in good mood. coveted award of an individual….the Most Valuable Player, awarded to Bro. Rogene Franco. With the non-stop cheering of his loving wife, no doubt he became the hero of the court. Kudos to all our players who equally contributed to be on top. Bowling is the most participated game wherein most of us played. Although we are not the champion in this game, we ended up as 1st runner up. Unexpected players played well that contributed in winning this game.
The tremendous
success of our ANCOP Cup has shown our unity and eagerness to help our less fortunate countrymen. Truly a great success... everyone has participated in this 1st ever ANCOP Cup. Shouting, dancing, thunderous cheering, walang pikunan. Indeed, this event has shown the camaraderie and oneness of our brothers and sisters in Christ.
Thank you for making this event a success. There is always joy in giving…let’s support all the upcoming projects of ANCOP. “God is the defender of the poor. Let them see God in us”. The evidence of camaraderie and success...
SHARING While walking in the long corridor towards his office, I was solemnly praying. My prayer was my source of strength and courage. I entered his room with positive hopes. We had a very serious chat about my situation. He offered me an annual increase of AED 5,000; “Take it or leave it, I am travelling for a week after this” that what he said. And I stepped out of his office with face and shoulders down. My husband and I spent the next weekend, searching again for another house with better deal but we did not have enough time. We had no choice but to renew our flat. We thought of sharing the house with more tenants to help us with the ridiculous increase. Sunday came; it was our deadline to inform our Landlord about the renewal! I got a call from my boss telling me,“I am sick and unable to travel, I cancelled my business trip”. He can’t walk. He has a severe pain in his knee due to abnormal blood circulation in the veins. He asked about the status of our house and told me, “do you know that I spent half of my weekend thinking about your house?….I decided that our company will cover your rent increase…….”I could not hear and focus anymore on the next words he uttered because I was silently crying, thanking and praising God! “Lord, thank you, you never fail me; YOU have proven once more that YOU are BIGGER than my problems and that YOUR plans are better than mine! Indeed, God is so great! Let us continue to serve God and remain faithful, no matter what.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Cluster 2B Team Building in the Desert April 24-25, 2014 Lehbad Desert, Dubai, UAE
CFC Leaders Spiritual Deepening April 11. 2014 • 1:00 - 6:00 pm Sharjah Carlton Hotel
Pastoral Visit & Teaching
by: Tito Roquel & Tita Nina Ponte April 7, 2014 • 7:00 pm City Season Suite Hotel
Lenten Retreat
April 7-10, 2014 • 7:00 pm St. Mary’s Church (Main Hall)
ANCOP Secured to Help Campaign
Be secured. Get your car, medical & other insurance and help our ANCOP beneficiaries. Call us at: 055-9869551 or 055-5891109
For the record, our Cluster emerged as the Champion for basketball bagging the most
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Birthdays, Anniversaries & other Special Life Events
Household of the Month Cluster 2B Leaders @ Jumeirah Beach
Birthdays
March Celebrants 2 3 12 12 12 13 13 14 15 16 20 23 23 24 25 30
Granada, Maryanne Maglunsod, Roger Miranda, Priscilla Gagan, Mylen Amor Racion, Narciso III Cayabyab, Rolando Malabanan, Rommel Fernandez, Alben Joseph Amelo, Reynaldo Degullao, Mark Garcia, Freddie Almayda, Francisco Jr. Pedro, Leizel Seroy, Cenjuser Louie Canicon, Analyn Carlos, Alex
April Celebrants 2 6 8 9 10 10 19 21 21 26
From upper left: Tita Liza Duran, Bro. Daryl Sarsoza, Bro. Jun Sibayan, Nanay Ligaya Fajut,Bro. Eric Fajut (Cluster Head), Bro. Pat Castro, Bro. Alben Fernandez , From Lower Left: Sis. Lourdes Sarsoza, Sis. Mercy Sibayan, Sis. Mhin Fajut, Sis. Shirley Castro & Sis. Chona Fernandez, Kids: Baby Alex (with Tita Liza), Gab, Joelle & Gio. We all encourage our Cluster 2B members to send their Best Household photo with their member’s name. This section “Household of the Month” has been established to encourage the members of our cluster to share what is happening in their HH, and also for the members to know each other better.
More, more & more...
Maglunsod, Margie Patulan, Armin Dela Cruz, Vera Cubijano, Mark Divina, Franklin II Escalante, Angelina Maling, Rhoda Abigail Naguit, Ronalyn Cayetano, Sharon Cuna, Maria Violeta
Wedding Anniversaries March Celebrants
5 Valencia, Joey & Rosemarie 18 Ramirez, Alcreo & May 29 Cuadra, Joel & Rhealyn
April Celebrants 3 Lingad, Christian & Rowena 12 Cayanan, Jodel & Ma. Vivian 16 Mercado, Noel & Monette
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Have a Blessed Lent!