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Senior Head
Coordinator’s Note
We heeded the call in FAITH as we celebrated
our 38th year. During our 39th year, as one community of brothers and sisters, we pursued our
mission in HOPE. We held on to God’s promises
and faithfulness by being a steadfast people. He
blessed the work of our hands by allowing us to
bear much fruit.
Brothers and sisters, with overflowing joy, it is
my great honor and privilege to present to you
the 2014 Sectors’ and Ministries’ Highlights!
Our 39th Year was a time of innumerable blessings. Let me name a few.
• God brought in many brothers and sisters
to the North Sector and in July last year, it
became two North Sectors—North Sector
1 and 2 with our dear brothers Andy Juan
and Ali Leong serving as Sector Coordinators, respectively.
• The Central Sector is significantly growing
in number. The Central University District is
one such proof.
•We are expanding the bulwark in the
South, with the creation of the sub-district
called Deep South. Also, the South University District has been established.
•The Pathways Ministry continues to press
on with our mission to evangelize. We take
pride in the Harvest Evangelization Conference 2014 held at the SMX Convention
Center. And that’s not all. We set the world
ablaze during the Catchfire Prayer Rally with
almost 12,000 people in Smart Araneta Coliseum!
•We continue to grow strong in the corporate setting as Lingkod ng Panginoon brings
in more people. Acknowledging the need to
raise men leaders, we provided conferences
and gatherings to reinforce the manly character and leadership skills of our brothers
there.
•Christ’s Youth in Action members become
international evangelizers, as they had mission trips abroad to serve.
Brothers and sisters, these are just some of the
many great blessings the Lord has gifted us with.
We know 2015 will be even more exciting. A lot
of things—great things—are about to happen. As
Pope Francis has exhorted us: “Expect to be surprised by the Lord”!
With much to be grateful for and to celebrate, we
live out together our 40th year as a community of
disciples on mission.
Let us “Live the Life in LOVE”!
Big hug,
Spanky Meer
NORTH
SECTOR 1
Blessed with great leaders and leadership programs, the North Sector 1 gave birth to another
sector, the North Sector 2.
North Sector 1 continues to commit itself in
raising up new leaders inside and outside the
community.
KEY DEVELOPMENTS
1. On April 5, 2014, the Sector Leadership of
the “old” North Sector sought the Lord’s
wisdom and guidance on who shall be the
North Sector 2 Coordinator. Ali Leong was
elected.
2. On July, the Sector had a women’s event
called “Our Cup Overflows” where they had
more time to bond along with all the sisters
in the Sector.
3. A Closing Lord’s Day and Dinner Fellowship
was also held.
4. In line with the 39th year theme, the North
Sector 1 brothers took time to seek the Lord
and went to a Sector retreat.
5. The Sector also prepared their hearts to
receive the Lord Jesus in His coming and
had an Advent Recollection.
6. The Singles’ District launched “The
Executive Mentors”, a series of dinner
mentoring sessions for single young men
who are managers, supervisors, team
leaders, high potential talents, and
entrepreneurs. It started in 2013 and ran until
mid- 2014. It gave way to the Build to Last
Series, a faith-building & life-changing 8-week
program for single, young and professional
men.
7. The couples in the Sector went to an Intimacy
Weekend Retreat where they had a special
time together as husband and wives.
8. The Sector owned the TNP outreach in
Cogeo.
9. Pathways Miram College is under the
supervision of the North Secctor 1.
10. A Ministry of Compassion activity with 50
children from Brgy. Pansol, Balara, Quezon
City was conducted.
NORTH
SECTOR 2
The youngest of all Sectors, the North Sector 2 was officially established during the 39th Anniversary of the LNP.
A noteworthy characteristic of this Sector is found in its membership. Almost
half of the members belong to the University District.
KEY DEVELOPMENTS
1. Life-giving events. The North Sector 2 conducted the following events to add up to the vibrant
life in the Sector:
• As its first major activity, NS2 started with a Men’s Retreat to emphasize the importance of
the men’s leadership in raising children and families for the Lord, and in the growth of our
districts, sector, community.
• NS2 Women’s Event. This was conducted for the sisters to get to know one another.
• NS2 Advent-Christmas Celebration. Reflecting on the Nativity Story and preparing
hearts for Christmas using Panunuluyan.
2. North District A held its Annual Retreat and gathered to hear what the Lord wants to say to them
as a District. Also, they had the following events: (1) NDA Outing; (2) the Men’s and Boys’ event
“Bond of Brothers” in October; (3) the Sisters’ event “Beautiful for Thee”; (4) organized a
District-wide honoring for their NOW members; (5) finding a “home” for Tita Belen Pereras.
3. Strong programs and meaningful events were conducted by the North District C to highlight the
importance of the family life in the District. Several events were held such as “Men and Boys’
Camp”, “Women and Girls’ Art Workshop”, the District summer outing, the NDC “Intimacy
Weekend” and the NOW Collage.
4. The NDC also conducted its Annual Retreat to hear what the Lord is saying to them as a District.
5. The Pathways Pascual Lab is under the District’s auspices.
6. The North University District’s present headcount is 194 (Covenanted: 16; Underway: 94; Affiliates:
84). To date, the 2014 NUD major activites and events are as follows: UD Annual Retreat;
Foundation Courses, PLs’Training and Fellowships kairos Summer gAmes and Households; various Mission Trips local and abroad; transfer of leader and members to Central and
South UD.
The Sector ended the year seeking God’s
direction for and came up with this direction
for 2015: Living the life in love with relationships that are family-like.
CENTRAL
SECTOR
Responding to the call of evangelization in this
new era, several outreach sites were created
and revived under the auspices of the Central
Sector.
KEY DEVELOPMENTS
1. Pathways Bonifacio Global City was
established in March. This site is a fertile
ground because of the businesses and
companies being established in the area.
6. The Sector had its 6th annual Men's Retreat
in July
2. TNP Joriz got revived.
8. Three sessions of Parents/Couples Forum
were conducted in March, June, and
October.
3. Around 45 brothers and sisters made their
Underway Commitment in April.
4. Brothers and sisters organized and
implemented a Reading & Feeding Program
in PDS last summer.
5. JYA Program implemented a summer
enrichment program.
7. 10 new Senior Leaders were installed in July.
9. The third Bond of Brothers men’s event was
held in October.
10. YAs got involved in youth mission to Bicol
and Tacloban.
11. The Sector started the work to establish
Pathways PDS Youth site.
SOUTH
SECTOR
Expanding the bulwark. This is just one of the
many great accomplishments the South Sector
made in 2014.
KEY DEVELOPMENTS
1. Formation of South Sector University District (SSUD) in February. 16 CYA members from Batangas
and Laguna took the November 2014 Community Weekend Retreat (CWR) and joined SSUD.
Groundwork for establishment of CYA presence in two universities laid down.
2. Formation of a Cavite Mission Team which entailed - the transfer of all Cavite-based members to
SDA and the formation of 3 MGWG’s composed of Cavite residents. ECLS was held in Dasmarinas
City with 30 of the 40 participants being baptized in the Spirit.
3. “Deep South” (SDE Sub-District) has grown to 74 members. 19 of the 37 affiliates attended the
November 2014 CWR.
4. Creation of a new Tahanan ng Panginoon site - Massville along Sucat Ave, Paranaque (with a
B.L.E.S.S. already conducted in 2014). Six TNP sites are now being handled by the SS.
5. 155 Tahanan Educational Assitance Program scholars are being supported by the SS.
6. SS Prison Ministry in Muntinlupa City now recognized by MOC as an official outreach after 4 years
of existence. Prayer meetings done twice a month, LSS done annually, medical mission done
annually.
7. Leadership Development was accelerated to address the ageing leadership of the Sector. Training
is ongoing for:
• 6 new Coordinator Trainees (in addition to 5 existing Trainees being handled by Tony Panajon)
• 13 new Senior Leader Trainees
• 13 new Senior Woman Leader Trainees
8. Significant attendance of SS youth in all Community Youth and Kairos activities. Kairos
Youth Bridge significantly strengthened.
9. 50 members joined the November CWR (19 from Deep South, 16 from CYA/UD)
PATHWAYS
Being the Evangelization Ministry of LNP, it continues to reach
out to the brothers and sisters out there who are waiting for the
chance to experience God ‘s goodness through community.
With the Catchfire Prayer Rally on its fourth year and the Harvest Conference on its third, the Pathways Ministries continues
to greatly respond to the call of evangelization by organizing
high-impact events.
KEY DEVELOPMENTS
1. Pathways has eight (8) fully-functioning sites namely:
a. Pathways Southside (Alabang)
b. Pathways SMART (Makati)
c. Pathways BGC (Bonifacio Global City, Taguig)
d. Pathways Ortigas (Ortigas Center, Pasig)
e. Pathways North Cubao (Cubao, Quezon City)
f. Pathways COJ (Cradle of Joy, Scout Area, Quezon City)
g. Pathways Pascual Lab (Centris Corporate Center, Quezon City)
h. Pathways MC-Katipunan (Miriam College, Katipunan, Quezon City)
• To open in 2015:
- Pathways Youth Site (LNP Center)
- Pathways Lancaster (Cavite)
• In the pipeline:
- Pathways UST-Faculty
- Pathways Manila Doctors
2. Spearheaded the Catchfire Rally on its 4th year
3. Spearheaded the Harvest Conference on its 3rd year
4. Concluded the first cycle of “Intercessory Training”, “Preacher’s Training”, “Healing Ministry” and
“Music Ministry” Workshops
5. Evangelistic Radio Program “Kakaiba Ka!” on DZIQ going strong on its 5th year.
6. Spearheaded the evangelistic initiative “One Touch” App
7. Manualized two (2) evangelistic talk series and videotaped the “Choices Seminar” (a.k.a. LSS)
ANG
LINGKOD
NG
PANGINOON
Christifying the workplace.
Inspiring leadership.
Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon
never ceases to be fishers of
men in the corporate setting.
KEY DEVELOPMENTS
The past 30 years is a declaration of
God’s goodness and faithfulness to us
in Lingkod. Many have become part
of us and many have experienced
the renewing, strengthening and
transforming power of our Lord.
Online Material – Lingkod’s
LEAD ON Series
He has given us opportunities to serve
Him especially in leading other singles
to a personal relationship with Him.
Christian Life Series (CLS)
The Lord has tremendously blessed us!
Strengthening Men’s Ministry
Conferences and gatherings for men
were organized to strengthen manly
environment in the movement.
LEAD ON Series (Lingkod
Empowerment and Development
Online) contains teaching videos for
leaders and members, and
evangelistic videos.
201 finished our CLS from July 2013 to July
2014.
49%
men
51% women
Batang LNP Scholarship
Transitioning CYA to Lingkod
Working together with CYA for more
opportunities to transition CYA
graduating students to Lingkod.
Newly Committed Members
Lingkod Ormoc adopted the Batang
LNP program of Lingkod Los Banos,
sending more less fortunate kids to
school by providing for their
education.
159 Committed to Lingkod from July
2013 to July 2014.
43 %
men
57% women
CHRIST’S YOUTH
IN ACTION
Being the student outreach of LNP, CYA continues to
fulfill its promise to bring the youth closer to the Lord
and eventually make them commit to its motto, “Kay
Kristo Buong Buhay Habambuhay.”
KEY DEVELOPMENTS
“Rooted in Faithfulness, Steadfast in Fruitfulness”. CYA celebrates 34 years of God’s faithfulness.
Last November 16, 2014, there were more than
300 students and CYA Alumni who gathered at
the Singson Hall, Ateneo Grade School to celebrate CYA’s 34th Anniversary.
New Committed
Members: 44
UST: 6
QC Hub: 8
UMC: 13
Batangas: 7
Other highlights:
• Mission Trips: Singapore, Malaysia, Davao, Pampanga & Bicol
• Crossroads Evangelistic Retreat: 230 men and women attended
• Ligaya’s Community Weekend Retreat: 26 CYAers joined
• Graduates Pre-Board Seminar: 100 college students participated in
Lingkod-CYA joint venture to assisted them to prepare for their Board
Exams.
• 3 new Staffers joined our ranks: Dr. Jhing Talan (UP-Manila Graduate),
Engr. Florian Servidad (UP-Diliman Metalurgical Engineering, Top 5) &
Engr. Louie Calleja (Mapua Institute of Technology).
TAHANAN
NG
PANGINOON
KEY DEVELOPMENTS
Being the Ministry of Compassion of LNP, it continues to evangelize our less fortunate brothers
and sisters, especially in this Year of the Poor.
On evangelization
A. South Sector
• TNP - MassVille (c/o SDD) is being
handled by MWG of Butch and Pinky
Placido.
• TIMP - Increase in Areas covered:
From the original four (4) Barangays (Nabuklod,
Camachile both Aeta communities), Macapagal and
San Ramon), we have opened a new aeta community
– Mawakat TNP-TIMP. All in all, we now have an estimated more than 500 families being evangelized.
B. Central Sector
• PDS Kapihan is gradually being prepared
to be integrated to Tahanan, and will be
called TNP-Ususan
C. North Sector:
• TNP-Sacred Heart – being handled by the
group of Conrad and Ellen Virinia, Cito
Innumerable, Gerry Concepcion, Arnold
Candelaria, Angel Mendoza.
• TNP Cogeo – Composed of families
originally from TNP St. Joseph relocated
to Zontaville being handled by Bong and
Arcie Dreu, Jun and Lorna Punzal, Toto and
Cherry Irinco, Randy and Meds Resuello.
BLESS Programs/Christian Growth Series
South Sector: MMGC, Clinicville, Masville,
San Antonio de Padua, Maricaban
Central Sector: Pentecost
North Sector: Sacred Heart (Growth Series),
Cogeo (BLESS), Nativity
On TNP Leadership Programs
Quarterly TNP Leaders Assembly were held
where TNP leaders and workers were empowered to
give talks and sharings.
Tahanan Educational Assistance Program
Now on it’s 3rd year, we now have 237 TEAP Scholars for school year 2014 – 2015. 104 in college and
133 in highschool. In our desire to sustain the program, we have conducted the following activites:
• TEAP Scholars’ First General Assembly
• TEAP Parents’ Forum
• UD + Tahanan TaYo LEAP Outreach Program
• Launching of TEAP Alkansya on Sectoral
Assemblies to raise funds for the scholars
TNP’s 29th Anniversary Celebration
As a way of celebration, TNP conducted:
• TNP South Dental-Medical Mission
• TNP North-Central Medical-Dental Mission
• TNP Leaders’ Mass and Fellowship
Prison Ministry
MOC adopted the Prison Ministry as another
expression of Compassion:
• South Sector is being handled by Mario
Romero and Dr. Tess Pontejos.
• North Sector is being handled by Dr. Charlie
Lasa.
FAMILY
AND LIFe
Formation starting childhood is crucial in raising up people for the kingdom of God. In the same way, we do need to take care of our aging brothers
and sisters. This is the commitment of the Family and Life Ministry of LNP:
to give care and love care to the young and to the old.
KEY DEVELOPMENTS
Friends of Jesus / Junior Young Adults
1. We have adjusted the grade level for the
various stages of our youth program as the
K-12 program of the DepEd was
implemeted two years ago. Initially, we
conformed to the grade levels as
recommended by DepEd. However, as we
observed the effect on our programs, we
adjusted the grade levels to suit to the
child’s age and development, as follows:
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-
-
FOJ : Grade 1 to 4
JYA : Grade 5 to 7
YA : Grade 8 to 12
2. The 2014 JYA Summer Camp, “ Camp
BRAVE / Mission: H.O.P.E.” was held last
May 1-4, 2014 at Camp Allen in Sta. Cruz,
Laguna.
The goal of the camp was to encourage
the JYAs to know the importance of
Holiness, Obedience, Prayer, and
Evangelization.
The year ended with the JYAs
accomplishing their “Mission-in-Action”
Programs. The goal is to provide the JYAs
the exposure to be oriented to others, to
serve the less fortunate and to make them
competent by using their gifts and talents.
The JYAs of each sector, together with the
help of the sector JYA workers, planned and
executed various outreach activities.
Nuggets of Wisdom (NOW) Ministry
1. The NOW Ministry organized the fourth
“Shindig”ast February to celebrate the
foundation day of the ministry. The evening
was highlighted with the Lord’s Day
celebration and the awarding of the
“Certificate of Recognition” for the NOW
members who have faithfully lived the way of
life of our community for the last 30 years.
This has always been a well-attended and
well-appreciated event for the members.
2. Last November 29, the NOW Ministry
celebrated their “Year-End Thanksgiving
Fellowship” at Tagaytay Highlands. Two
busloads of NOW members joined. A tour of
the resort was arranged as part of the
activities lined up for them. After a
sumptous lunch, a program was held
with all the NOW members participating.
YOUNG
ADULTS
PROGRAM
KEY DEVELOPMENTS
The YA Program aims to respond to the
ever changing need of our community youth.
The on-going program elements continue to
be part of the backbone of the YA Program
that allows us to bear much fruit.
Senior year is service year!
• Community-wide Prayer Meetings. We had five (5) in 2014, with average attendance of 60%
across the Sectors.
• The iSERVE, a leadership training for Grades 10 and 11, has also become a venue for service.
But the younger YA’s can’t wait…
• After attending a leadership training course called iSERVE, 87% of YA Batch 2015 (47 of 54)
went to the Bicol Mission Trip in April.
• In October, a more modest number of them went to Tacloban. This time, mission led them to
reaching out to youth farmers (trained under Fr. Bart Pastor) and giving catechesis to
grade school pupils in preparation for the Pope’s visit.
• YA Batch 2016 took on the challenge CrossTraining (a leadership course) to invite their friends
to come to an evangelistic retreat, Evangelistic Stepping Stones Retreat (ESSR) that they
themselves are putting together.
More YA’s make it to CYA and UD
• 73% of Batch 2014 (36 out of 49) connected to CYA/UD in their first year of college compared
to 51% in 2013 and 61% in 2012.
Youth creating cool YA events
A “YA Core” was established to be the “heads and hands” of the YA Director. They are responsible
for conceptualizing and implementing cool YA events (upon the approval of the YA leadership).
Adjustment in the YA Program in response to the K-12 Curriculum
With the “creative” ways private schools implemented K-12 Curriculum, a good number of Grade 7
were too young for the YA Program. In coordination with the JYA Program, the YA leadership decided
that the YA Program will care for 8th to 12th Grade.
Our dedicated youth workers
Paulo de Alba made his mark as a full time youth worker serving the YA Program part-time (and CYAUD part time). Also, a YA Women’s Council was established, headed by Landa Juan and assisted by
Cor Marcojos. This council aims at looking after the pastoral needs of the sisters in YA.
WORSHIP
MINISTRY
As God’s children, we are wired to give what is due to
Him through our praise and worship. And we want to do
our duty to Him with excellence. This is why we improve
the quality of our communal worship and experience of
prayer through the Worship Ministry.
KEY DEVELOPMENTS
1. Music
• Continuing recruitment, training and development of
Music Ministry personnel (by sector)
• Upgrading of some music equipment
• South Sector MM helped out with the music needs of
outreaches
• Continued to provide music in major liturgical and
community celebrations
2. Word gifts
• Continuing transcription of the prophetic word received at
Sector Assemblies and community gatherings
• Fr Herb Schneider conducted teaching to the Council of
Coordinators regarding the management and appropriate
exercise
of the prophetic gifts, especially at community gatherings
C. Liturgical life
• Provided overall supervision of the planning, organization
and execution of liturgical needs for:
- Holy Triduum
- Community anniversary celebration
- Feast of the Covenant
- Christmas celebration
- Catchfire Prayer Rally
• Trained servers (new recruits), readers, other liturgical
personnel
D. Prayer life
• Developed and produced the first Ligaya Community
prayer guide (“Joy of Prayer”) as a flagship project for the
40th Anniversary Celebration
- Francis went on a “road
tour” to explain use of the said
prayer guide
- Complimentary copies
sent to other communities
• Produced and distributed
prayer guides in connection with
- Forty Days of Renewal
- Week of Christian Unity
- Holy Week
TEACHING
MINISTRY
Ligaya fulfills its mission to defend the Gospel through
conducting teachings and formation programs. The
Teaching Ministry provides the avenue for our members’ growth in being Christians in heart and mind.
KEY DEVELOPMENTS
1. Conducted the Pastoral Teaching Institute “Way of Life” in August
2. “Theology Update” to 11 brothers (10 from the Central Sector) in September
3. “Theology Weekend” to 30 brothers in October
Also, the Teaching Minsitry went the extra mile:
1. PTI to the Mindanao communities in November
2. Meeting with the 3 sector initiations coordinators to make agreements on our courses:
timetable, who’s responsible, approach to initiations, and the like.
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