The Joy of Evangelization

CFC LEADERS from the International, Philippine and Metro Manila Missions gathered at the Landbank Plaza in Manila, Philippines
for 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.

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.
International delegates and participants gather for the 2nd GLEC

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

SESSION 1
International Council member and
Pastoral Formation Director, Bro.
Jun Uriarte, delivering the first
session CFC in the New Evangelization.
When the first world countries
give to the poor, they are evangelized; when the third world countries receive, they are evangelized;
because there are hidden links in
the order of grace.

AFTERNOON WORSHIP
As we worship the Lord this
afternoon, let us try to reach
for the skies - Bro. Joe Aquilina of CFC Malta, leading the
afternoon worship.

WORKSHOPS

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

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

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, presenting 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

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.

MORNING WORSHIP
Spirit-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.

LEADERS TRAINING 2
CFC Global Mission Center Administrator, Bro. Eric
Ylagan, led the Leaders
Training 2 on Effective
Governance: Authority
and Accountability.

Sis. Cech Escano, Head of MIST, discussing 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 Missionaries

Members of the International Council

praying over the CFC
global leaders.

Colorful presentation
by the ANCOP Scholars (left photo)
Bro. Keith Sampson
of CFC South Africa
leading the worship
to start off the afternoon sessions (right
photo)

Continental Planning

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

SESSION 2
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

PRAISEFEST
SFC International Coordinator, Bro. Noli Manuel, closing the entire
convention with an empowering and spirit-filled
Praisefest.
For More Updates: CFC Official Website - www.couplesforchristglobal.org
CFC Facebook Fanpage - www.facebook.com/CFC.Global.Mission
CFC Twitter - @CFChrist

Photo Credits: Caloy Rubio

Deo Oliveria
Nathaniel Gomez