The Official Bi-Monthly Newsletter of the Household of Faith Christian Church V O L . 2
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24022 W. Lockport St. Plainfield, IL 60504
Phone: (815) 312-1557
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www.hfchristianchurch.org
HFCC is all set for its 3rd Annual Sacrificial Banquet
Throwback Summer 2014
Successful HFCC Youth Beach Fellowship was held at the 12th Street Beach in Downtown Chicago (August 2014) 11 HFCC members re-confirm baptismal vows through wa ter baptism by immersion held in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin (July 2014) HFCC welcomes and hosts an international exchange student from France, Claire
HFCC Youth Join 2015 Winter Jam HFCC sent off a good number of its youth to participate in the first HFCC Youth Event of the year at the Winter Jam Concert held at the All State Arena in Rosemont, IL on January 30. The youth were accompanied by HFCC parents who were able to take off from their work. A total of 22 HFCC members showed their presence at the concert. For three years now, HFCC has been consistently sending its youth to the concert. The experience of watching various bands that play all Christian music at the concert, and the joy of fellowship with other Christian youth all over Chicago area are the positive gains that each of the youth takes home after the concert. This year’s concert featured a number of new compositions. The lights, the music, and the Christian crowd are some of the things that HFCC youth look forward to attend next year. HFCC youth, Galilee – 12 said “it was really a great experience to be at the concert, I am looking forward to next year’s, and I hope to bring some of my friends.”
HFCC contingents at the 2015 WinterJam
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Sunday School Life Resumes at HFCC The winter season is always challenging due to decreasing temperatures, and sometimes, severe weather conditions. But, at HFCC, Sunday School Class is always something that everyone looks forward to. The classes are divided into PreKindergarten group, Middle School group, High School group, Adults and Older Adults. The teachers follow David Cook’s Teacher’s Guide. Pondering upon God’s words and teachings, coupled with meaningful sharing of practical experiences in life, allow each HFCC member to strengthen spiritual growth, commitment to faith and building a stronger church.
Pre-K and Elementary Class
High School Class Middle School Class
Older Adult Class Adult Class
HFCC Couples Connection
January 17, 2014 Tiawanna’s Mexican Restaurant, Aurora, IL
HFCC Men Connects for Fun & Fellowship Finding time among fathers and single men within HFCC to fellowship with one another is very easy. HFCC men connects once a month to reflect on the Word based on as inspired by male biblical characters. Elder Irish Laqui leads the group by checking on schedule availability and finding a place to make the fellowship happen. On January 17, 2015. HFCC men gathered at the Plainfield Bowling Lanes, where everyone who came displayed their bowling skills. Following the game, the group spent the rest of their time discussing the wisdom from Prophet Hosea, who stood for his love to his unfaithful wife. He showed how his own life best examplifies the love of God for his unfaithful people. 2
Pastor Julius and Glennette with family and friends.
Pastor Julius and Glennette Renew Wedding Vows After 20 Years For the first time, HFCC hosted a renewal of wedding vows ceremony. The celebrants, HFCC’s Pastor Julius Montero and wife, Glennette renewed their wedding vows on December 28, 2014. This beautiful couple have been married for 20 years. Their marriage have been blessed with three wonderful children, Agape (16), Galilee (12) and Gadiyel (4). The blissful ceremony was truly special, as it was held as the highlight and year-end event of 2014. It came as a surprise for most HFCC members as there was no prior announcement of the renewal of vows in the previous months. Congratulations Pastor Julius and Glennette!
Other December Wedding Anniversary Celebrants
Highlights: Year-End Sunday Service
Pastor Julius announced and installed the 2015-2016 HFCC Leaders. The Leaders were called to the front, with the Congregation offering a special prayer for the newly-installed Elders, Deacons, Ministry Leaders and Church Workers. Performing a Liturgical Dance, Here I am to Worship, was the members of the Siao Family, with Annika (3), Serenity (7), and their mom, Maricel.
Elders (Church Session) Richie Quinones Gold Siao Rose Cotto Mildred Alayan Edgil Lumapas Geraldine Ramojal Glennette Montero Ryan Tejero Irish Laqui Jinky Burns Clerk of Session Pastor Julius Pastor / Moderator
Church Deacons Norman Alayan Maggie Quinones Jinky Leal Maricel Siao Pressian Tejero Janet Ocasio Mary Edillor Liliabeth Laqui Church Treasurer: Jonathan Castro
HFCC Church Leaders 2015 - 2016 Ministry Leaders Men’s Connection: Women’s Connection/ Cross Cultural: Food Fellowship: Music Ministry: Feed My Lamb (Food Pantry): Children Ministry: Youth Ministry: Praise Team Ministry: Church Workers Pastor Heman Lumapas Pastor Jerry Ramojal Rev. Dr. Julius Montero, Jr. 3
Irish Laqui Liliabeth Laqui Joel Sison / Sally Barreto Glenn Agape Montero John and Sue Mikulecky Edgil Lumapas Mildred Alayan, Victor Cotto Glennette Montero Assistant Pastor (Music) Assistant Pastor (Pulpit Support) Church Pastor
WINTER SEASON: HFCC Ministries – In – Action 2014 Christmas Caroling & Simbang Gabi Christmas is an event that everyone looks forward to celebrate at HFCC. Two of its unique ways of observing the Holiday Season are the Christmas Caroling. HFCC carolers are hosts in various homes in Plainfield, Aurora, Tinley Park, Bolingbrook and Naperville. The carolers are composed of children and adults who meet to practice with songs a few weeks before the month of December. The hosts are identified, they are grouped and are scheduled for visits. If you are interested to host HFCC carolers in 2015, please let us know of your interest. Simbang Gabi or Midnight Service is also held by HFCC as a special fellowship at church where families prepare a Christmas presentation. Biblical scripture reading is part of the service. At the end of the service, a fellowship follows with a special snack featuring authentic Filipino desserts. Simbang Gabi or Midnight Service is a significant holiday event in the Philippines.
2014 Simbang Gabi
2014 Carollers
2014 Carollers 2014 Simbang Gabi
2014 Simbang Gabi
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WINTER SEASON: HFCC Ministries – In – Action HFCC Celebrates Thanksgiving Sunday, Welcomes New Member-Families and Papa Ernie’s 70th Birthday Truly blessed by its existence and building a community of believers, HFCC celebrates Thanksgiving with its new member households. HFCC welcomed the addition of the Leal Family and Burns Family. Leal Family is composed of Luis and Jinky with their children: Pauline and Nathaniel. The Burns Family is composed of Mark and Jinky with their only daughter, Kaylin Grace.
Ernesto Edillor—70
2014 Christmas Sunday at HFCC
Burns Family
Leal Family
Feed My Lamb Ministry The Food Pantry Ministry of HFCC has been supported by the generous and truly inspiring couple of John & Sue Mikulecky. HFCC has been distributing food items to its members and friends in the community. The Food Pantry Ministry is now on its 2nd year.
The Christmas musical, An Unplugged Christmas became the highlight of the Christmas Sunday Service at HFCC on December 21, 2014. Following the service, was HFCC’s Christmas Party. A special Holiday Luncheon followed the Sunday Service, with the annual Christmas Party complete with a variety of games, musical performances, inspiring messages and gift-giving for the children.
Unplugged—HFCC’s Christmas Musical HFCC Kids
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HFCC Leadership Retreat
January 24, 2015 Naperville Public Library
This year’s Leadership Retreat was intended for all the newly-installed church leaders to get acquainted on their various roles within HFCC. It was also a great opportunity for each leader to know each other’s responsibilities as they work on HFCC’s ministries. The Pastor thanked everyone in the group for their unwavering commitment and dedicated service to HFCC. Brother Heman Lumapas delivered the devotion during the event. Members who brought their children at the Retreat availed of the children’s services offered by the Naperville Public Library. The leaders provided insightful discussion, and at the end of the Retreat, each church leader went home with the learning on how to work with one another to promote accountability, dedication, commitment, and above, all—service to the work of the Lord.
HFCC January Birthday Celebrants
HFCC Hosts Filipino American Group’s Event On December 13, 2014, HFCC hosted the Agusanon USA’s 2014 Christmas Party and Induction of its newly-elected officers. The event was graced by Consul Liezel Alcantara, who represented the Office of Philippine Consul General Chicago. From the sumptuous luncheon, with Filipino dishes and desserts, HFCC’s KaSaYaHan Group performed several cultural Philippine dances. It was a great opportunity for HFCC to be introduced to the community, and engage in its social and cultural ministries.
Nicole, Angela, Galilee, Stephanie, Maya & Luis
(Left) HFCC gave recognition to its members who have served in the military or has family member who has served in the military in the observance of Veterance Day. 6
Upcoming Events
Pledge Form 2015
Friendship Sunday on February 15, 2015, bring and invite your friends.
In humility and joyful heart, I (We) pledge and commit to give back to God with my/our (check any below):
Men and Women Connection on Valentine’s Day February 14, 2015 (11:am) at Rizas Restaurant, 432 West Ontario St. Chicago. Il 60654. Please come and contact Sis. Beth and Bro. Irish for more details. Buffet at $25.00 each person. Confirmation Class and Retreat All Sundays of March 2015, Confirmation class will be held during Sunday School time. It will end with a Confirmation Retreat on 27 and 28th of March (Friday and Saturday) at Grizzly Jack Bear Resort in Utica, IL
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Talent ( )
Treasure
In support to the work of God at Household of Faith Christian Church (HFCC), I ( We) pledge a monetary amount to the church for 2015 in the total amount of
Tithes/Pledge $___________ General Mission $ ________ Building Fund $ ________
HFCC Committee Coordinators & Asst. Coordinators Ryan Tejero : Trustees Norman Alayan : Asst. Coordinator Irish Laqui: Christian Education Jinky Leal: Asst. Coordinator Geraldine Ramojal: Mission Maggie Quinones: Asst. Coordinator
Total:_________ And I (We) promise to fulfill this pledge by giving the amount; $_________ every Sunday $ _________
monthly
$_________
quarterly
$_________
other way
Name: _________________
Edgil Lumapas: Worship Liliabeth Laqui: Asst. Coordinator
Signature________________
Ritchie Quinones: Membership Mary Edillor: Asst. Coordinator
(Please fill up this form and kindly put it in the offering plate at worship or turn it in to any member of the Finance Team.)
Gold Siao: Finance Maricel Siao: Asst. Coordinator
All Tithes, Offerings and Monetary donations to the church with identification are given Tax Deductible Receipts.
Mildred Alayan: Personnel Pressian Tejero: Asst. Coordinator Rose Cotto: Evangelism Janet Ocasio: Asst. Coordinator
Give and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Luke 6: 38
Glennette Montero: Leadership & Management Elderly Seniors: Asst. Coordinators
Household News Staff Editor: Ryan Tejero Moderator & Adviser: Pastor Julius
Contributors: HFCC Committee Coordinators 7