The Joy of Evangelization

The event formally opened with the celebration of the Holy Mass by Bishop Jesse Mercado of the Diocese of Paraaque. In his homily, he spoke on the significance of the Feast of the Lords Baptism. The Baptism of the Lord is another epiphany, manifestation. It is the beginning of the Lords public ministry. Through his baptism, Jesus aligns Himself with us (sinners) even if He himself is sinless in order to say that God is with us.

CFC LEADERS from the International, Philippine and Metro Manila Missions gathered at the Landbank Plaza in Manila, Philippinesfor a two-day convention to talk about CFC in the light of new evangelization.

The 2nd CFC Global Leaders Empowerment Convention (GLEC), with the theme The Joy of Evangelization encourages the CFC leadership to go into the deep and mend their nets as far as evangelization is concerned.

International delegates and par-ticipants gather for the 2nd GLEC

MORNING WORSHIP

SESSION 1

Bro. Jun Clarito of CFC Canada leading everyone to a powerful opening worship.

International Council member and Pastoral Formation Director, Bro. Jun Uriarte, delivering the first session CFC in the New Evan-gelization.

When the first world countries give to the poor, they are evange-lized; when the third world coun-tries receive, they are evangelized; because there are hidden links in the order of grace.

AFTERNOON WORSHIPAs we worship the Lord this afternoon, let us try to reach for the skies - Bro. Joe Aqui-lina of CFC Malta, leading the afternoon worship.

WORKSHOPS

Bro. Eric Delos Reyes, Country Coordinator of CFC Canada, facilitating one of the workshops, Redefining CFCs Global Evangelization Strategy and Priorities.

Bro. Bong Arjonillo of CFC Manila South C sector, explaining the dynamics of the various workshops for the afternoon session of the GLEC

Workshop on How to Evangelize Locals and Build a Global Face of CFC was facilitated by Bro. Israel Silud of CFC China

Bro. Michael Ariola facilitating the workshop on Building Relationship with the Clergy.

Bro. Mon Santiago, CFC Regional Head for South Asia, leading the discussion on Guidelines in Opening of New CFC Countries

Sis. MK Guano, Global Mission Center HR, facilitating the discussion on CFC International MIssionaries

Bro. Noli Manuel, SFC International Coordinator, pre-senting strategies in establishing Regional MIssion Centers

After the CFC Global Leaders Empowerment Convention at the Landbank Plaza, the GLEC participants trooped to The Orchidarium at the Rizal Park in Manila for an evening of fellowship. The management of the Rizal Park welcomed the foreign delegates with a series of Filipino cultural

performances. The delegates came in costumes representing their respective countries. ABLAZE Communications sponsored games and prizes for the participants. To add to the festivities, some of the countries also performed songs

and dances. (photos by Deo Oliveria)

The Joy of Evangelization

MORNING WORSHIPSpirit-filled worship led by Bro. John Cheng of CFC China.

LEADERS TRAINING 1

CFC Executive Director, Bro. George Campos, exhorting and empowering all leaders during the Leaders Training 1.

Fr. Herb Schneider, the first Spiritual Director of Couples for Christ, celebrated the Mass on Day 2 of GLEC, exhorting the faithful to remember always to come in deep prayer and not to be overtaken by busyness as we respond to Gods call to evangelize.

LEADERS TRAINING 2

CFC Global Mission Cent-er Administrator, Bro. Eric Ylagan, led the Leaders Training 2 on Effective Governance: Authority and Accountability.

Sis. Cech Escano, Head of MIST, discuss-ing the One Global Database

Sis. Sam Manuel, Head of the CFC Global Communications Office, presenting the new and improved CFC Global Website

Sis. MK Guano, CFC GMC HR, giving updates on the CFC International Mis-sionaries

Members of the In-ternational Council praying over the CFC global leaders.

Colorful presentation by the ANCOP Schol-ars (left photo)Bro. Keith Sampson of CFC South Africa leading the worship to start off the after-noon sessions (right photo)

Leaders of the different CFC areas discussing strategic continent evangelization plans during the simultaneous Conti-nental Planning sessions.

Continental Planning

SESSION 2

PRAISEFEST

SFC International Co-ordinator, Bro. Noli Ma-nuel, closing the entire convention with an em-powering and spirit-filled Praisefest.

CFC Chairman, Bro. Ricky Cuenca, giving the final session of the GLEC, titled They Left Everything and Followed Him. Inspiring Testimonies by:

Irma Cuenca, his wife Israel and Sally Silud of CFC China Bal Quiambao of CFC UAE Bob and Aileen Serrrano Country Coordinator of

CFC Seychelles Eugene and Jo Vilbar of UAE Ramir Gazo and Family

For More Updates: CFC Official Website - www.couplesforchristglobal.org Photo Credits: Caloy Rubio CFC Facebook Fanpage - www.facebook.com/CFC.Global.Mission Deo Oliveria CFC Twitter - @CFChrist Nathaniel Gomez