Colossians 2:2 My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ.
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Friday, December 14, 2007
Happy Birthday Danny and Chris!
BIRTHDAY BOY NO. 1 (Dec 15): DANNY DE CHEF, the teacher, friend, brother, father, and ehem...the future "pastor!" - so we pray.
Danny runs a canteen, "Mila's Eatery," located at Gen. Ordoñez Street, Marikina City. Go visit the place and have a taste of the best bopis in town! He is involved in the children's ministry. He feeds kids with his best food and with the word of God!
BIRTHDAY BOY NO. 2 (Dec 21): CHRIS THE ATHLETE, the singer (choir member yan!), guitarist, dancer, cyclist, swimmer, waaaaah - in short the hyperactive!!!Being involved in a travel agency, Chris is a traveller himself! (Eh hyperactive nga eh!)
Watch out for this man because he is about to rock the church with his desire to be used as God's vessel! This man is ready to serve and use his talents all for the glory of God!
Happy Birthday to you Danny and Chris! We love you!
Danny runs a canteen, "Mila's Eatery," located at Gen. Ordoñez Street, Marikina City. Go visit the place and have a taste of the best bopis in town! He is involved in the children's ministry. He feeds kids with his best food and with the word of God!
BIRTHDAY BOY NO. 2 (Dec 21): CHRIS THE ATHLETE, the singer (choir member yan!), guitarist, dancer, cyclist, swimmer, waaaaah - in short the hyperactive!!!Being involved in a travel agency, Chris is a traveller himself! (Eh hyperactive nga eh!)
Watch out for this man because he is about to rock the church with his desire to be used as God's vessel! This man is ready to serve and use his talents all for the glory of God!
Happy Birthday to you Danny and Chris! We love you!
Monday, December 3, 2007
Tagaytay Retreat, Nov 30 to Dec 31, 2007
Sienna Cell Group had an awesome encounter with the Lord during the recently held retreat at the rest house of Malang, the well-known Filipino Painter, in Tagaytay. Thanks to Steve Santos, Malang's son, and a close friend of Monty's, who was truly a blessing. He warmly accommodated us in their beautiful "fully-airconditioned" 4-storey house. He even gave us a tour around the nearby tourist spots!
Truly, God moved upon each of us. He revealed and confirmed a lot of things. It is by God's grace that finally the group's desire to start a ministry has been confirmed as in accordance to His will. The vision, mission, objectives and plans have been plotted out and now are ready for presentation.
And the name of the ministry shall be:
C - Couples
O- On the move in
U- Unity to
P- Pray
L- Love
E- Encourage and
S- Share
Colosians 2:2 My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ.
A Glimpse of what transpired:
I. RATONALE
For several years, the Sienna Cell Group has been praying for a ministry which would involve each and every member of the team. Although some of us are already involved in different ministries in the church, our desire is to be in one common way of service with a common goal and set of objectives.
A very significant challenge by Kim Burdick to Sienna Cell group during its 8th year anniversary celebration on September 23, 2007, ignited the spirit of the Sienna couples to strengthen the existing Couples Ministry.
The group was encouraged to pray for wisdom and confirmation of God’s will. This led to a month-long series of weekly meetings of praise, worship and prayer. God further revealed many things like:
· Confession of sins to and forgiveness for one another
· Prayer for the body of Christ
· Empowerment of couples, seeking God’s power and anointing
· Individual Consecration
· Affirmation of the group’s prayer and desire
The challenge: sharing the joy, the inspiring experiences and the bonding activities of Sienna couples as they live a Christ-centered life. This will indeed be an encouragement among the couples of Faith Fellowship Aurora (FFA).
II. VISION
Spirit-filled couples, empowered to love, serve, and witness for Christ.
III. MISSION
The Couples Ministry seeks to encourage other couples and strengthen their spiritual lives, as well as that of their families by meeting together, uplifting one another, equipping with God’s Word, and witnessing for Christ.
IV. OBJECTIVES
The Couples Ministry aims to:
· strengthen the relationships of couples
· build strong families serving and witnessing for God’s kingdom and glory
· win the hearts of spouses who are not yet in the cell group and not members of FFA and eventually join the fellowship and provide couples the opportunity to be involved in various ministries
V. POSSIBLE ACTIVITIES
A. To Strengthen relationship of couples
· A weekend to remember (for couples)
· Recovery Programs
· Usapang Mag-asawa
· Counseling programs
B. Build strong families, serving and witnessing for God’s kingdom and glory
· Family Day/sports fest
· Witnessing
· Cell group
C. Win the hearts of spouses who are not yet members of FFA and eventually join the fellowship
· Call centers
· Mailers
· Texters
· Home visitation
· Hosting
D. Provide couples the opportunity to be involved in various ministries
· Leadership training
· Spiritual gifts discovery
Truly, God moved upon each of us. He revealed and confirmed a lot of things. It is by God's grace that finally the group's desire to start a ministry has been confirmed as in accordance to His will. The vision, mission, objectives and plans have been plotted out and now are ready for presentation.
And the name of the ministry shall be:
C - Couples
O- On the move in
U- Unity to
P- Pray
L- Love
E- Encourage and
S- Share
Colosians 2:2 My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ.
A Glimpse of what transpired:
I. RATONALE
For several years, the Sienna Cell Group has been praying for a ministry which would involve each and every member of the team. Although some of us are already involved in different ministries in the church, our desire is to be in one common way of service with a common goal and set of objectives.
A very significant challenge by Kim Burdick to Sienna Cell group during its 8th year anniversary celebration on September 23, 2007, ignited the spirit of the Sienna couples to strengthen the existing Couples Ministry.
The group was encouraged to pray for wisdom and confirmation of God’s will. This led to a month-long series of weekly meetings of praise, worship and prayer. God further revealed many things like:
· Confession of sins to and forgiveness for one another
· Prayer for the body of Christ
· Empowerment of couples, seeking God’s power and anointing
· Individual Consecration
· Affirmation of the group’s prayer and desire
The challenge: sharing the joy, the inspiring experiences and the bonding activities of Sienna couples as they live a Christ-centered life. This will indeed be an encouragement among the couples of Faith Fellowship Aurora (FFA).
II. VISION
Spirit-filled couples, empowered to love, serve, and witness for Christ.
III. MISSION
The Couples Ministry seeks to encourage other couples and strengthen their spiritual lives, as well as that of their families by meeting together, uplifting one another, equipping with God’s Word, and witnessing for Christ.
IV. OBJECTIVES
The Couples Ministry aims to:
· strengthen the relationships of couples
· build strong families serving and witnessing for God’s kingdom and glory
· win the hearts of spouses who are not yet in the cell group and not members of FFA and eventually join the fellowship and provide couples the opportunity to be involved in various ministries
V. POSSIBLE ACTIVITIES
A. To Strengthen relationship of couples
· A weekend to remember (for couples)
· Recovery Programs
· Usapang Mag-asawa
· Counseling programs
B. Build strong families, serving and witnessing for God’s kingdom and glory
· Family Day/sports fest
· Witnessing
· Cell group
C. Win the hearts of spouses who are not yet members of FFA and eventually join the fellowship
· Call centers
· Mailers
· Texters
· Home visitation
· Hosting
D. Provide couples the opportunity to be involved in various ministries
· Leadership training
· Spiritual gifts discovery
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