CCF Sunday Service Fellowship

 

Mga Pangunahing Resulta

Tinatalakay ng pulong na ito ang mensahe ni Pastor Eddie tungkol sa tatlong puntos ng pagpapalago ng pag-ibig sa pamilya: Mahalin ang Diyos, Mahalin ang Pamilya, at Mahalin ang Iba. Binibigyang-diin na ang pundasyon ng isang malusog na pamilya ay ang relasyon sa Panginoong Hesukristo, at kung wala ito, nagdudulot ng dysfunction sa pamilya at lipunan. Nagbahagi rin ang mga miyembro ng kanilang personal na karanasan at takeaways mula sa mensahe. 12

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Tatlong Pangunahing Punto ng Mensahe

• Mahalin ang Diyos — Pundasyon ng lahat; sinasabi ni Hesus na ang pagmamahal sa Diyos ng buong puso, kaluluwa, at isip ang pinakadakilang utos. 2
• Mahalin ang Pamilya — Ang asawa/ama ay tinatawag na maging modelo ni Kristo sa tahanan; ang tatlong papel ng ama: Commander (0–6 taong gulang), Coach (7–teenager), Consultant (nasa hustong gulang na). 34
• Mahalin ang Iba — Ang pagmamahal sa pamilya ang nagbibigay-daan sa pagmamahal sa labas ng tahanan; kailangan ng lens ni Hesus para makita ang bawat tao. 5

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Mga Babala at Hamon sa Pamilya

• Ang kawalan ng Diyos sa tahanan ay nagdudulot ng dysfunctional na pamilya — absent na ama/ina, at ang mga bata ay naghahanap ng pagmamahal sa ibang lugar. 6
• Gadget addiction — Ipinakita ng medikal na pag-aaral na ang utak ng isang adik sa digital games ay katulad ng utak ng adik sa droga; nagdudulot ng pagiging agresibo sa mga bata kapag kinukuha ang gadget. 78
• Pride — Isa sa pinakamalaking hadlang sa relasyon; ang finger-pointing sa asawa ay nagpapalala ng away at hindi nagdudulot ng pagkakaunawaan. 910
• Disiplina nang may pagmamahal — "Discipline without relationship leads to rebellion"; kailangang ipaliwanag sa mga anak kung bakit sila dinidisiplina. 11

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Mga Pagbabahagi ng Miyembro

• Sis. Jean/John — Natutunan ang kahalagahan ng pagsuko kay Diyos sa gitna ng mga pagsubok; ang pagmamadali ay maaaring makapinsala, kaya kailangan ng pasensya at pananampalataya. 1213
• Sis. Nancy — Hindi siya nagplano ng pag-aasawa, ngunit sa pamamagitan nito natuklasan niya na hindi pala siya kasing bait ng akala niya; itinuturo ng pagiging asawa at ina ang tunay na selflessness at pag-ibig ng Diyos. 1415
• Bro. Rommel — Dati ay lagi siyang nakakakita ng pagkakamali ng asawa; ngayon, unti-unting nagbabago ang perspektibo niya mula nang makilala si Panginoon. 1617
• Grupo ng mga Kababaihan (Sis. Bambie) — Mga hadlang sa pagpapakita ng pagmamahal: kawalan ng pasasalamat, takot sa pagtanggi, sakit mula sa mahal sa buhay, at miscommunication. 1819
• Grupo ng mga Kalalakihan (Bro. Johnson) — Pride ang pangunahing hadlang; imposibleng mahalin ang pamilya nang wasto kung hindi tama ang relasyon sa Diyos ("you cannot give what you don't have"). 2021

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Mga Praktikal na Hakbang para sa Pamilya

• Maging life testimony sa pamilya; ang pagbabago ng buhay ang pinaka-epektibong saksi. 22
• Magbukas ng family devotion/Bible study sa tahanan — ang pamilya ang unang "discipleship group". 2324
• Magtanong sa pamilya: "Nasaktan ba kita? Patawarin mo ako." — pagsubok ng humility at pride. 2526
• Limitahan ang paggamit ng gadget ng mga bata; huwag ipakilala nang maaga. 27
• Ipagdasal ang mga miyembro ng pamilya na hindi pa nakakakilala kay Hesus; maging saksi sa kanila. 28

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Anunsyo at Susunod na Hakbang

• True Life Retreat — Oktubre 9–11; registration fee: 50,000 Korean Won; naabot na ang budget target at lumagpas pa. 2629
• Hinikayat ang lahat na mag-invite ng mga kaibigan/kakilala sa pamamagitan ng registration link sa Facebook page. 30
• Ang mga lider ay inaabisuhan na suriin ang task checklist para sa paghahanda ng retreat. 29

Session 1 : Lay Counseling Training Batch 8

TOPIC 1 : GOING ALONG SIDE ANOTHER 

Key Outcomes

The first session of Lay Counseling Training Batch 8 launched with participants from across the Philippines, Korea, and India. The session covered the foundational definition of counseling, class rules, and a case-study exercise designed to highlight the dangers of jumping to conclusions. Participants were introduced to breakout room protocols and confidentiality requirements before closing in prayer.

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Participants & Locations

• Facilitator: Norma Gaston ("Mommy Norms"), psychotherapist and counselor, based in Davao City; holds doctorate in counseling from GSP and a Ph.D. in Counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary, Oklahoma, USA 1
• Co-facilitator/Admin: Jessa (Bohol); Arrows (logistics/coordination)
• Couples enrolled: Pastor RC & Josie Manzano (Bataan); Armar & Jessa (Bohol); Eva Rica & Arnel Morales (Zamboanga City) 2
• Twins: Lara Mae and Lyra Mae (Davao City, from Davao Oriental), required to use separate devices and placed in separate breakout groups 34
• International participants: Elle Shimte (Manipur, Northeast India); Sarah Kim (Korea) 25
• Church group (Sea Gentles for Christ Ministry, Zamboanga): Eva Rica Morales, Arnel Morales, Krista Nea Elnas, Rowelyn Lamata, Laikah — approximately 6 members from the same church 67
• Others: Jennifer (Davao City, USEP faculty); Riz Mirafuentes (Katalunan Grande, Davao); Michelle (Metro Manila); Joy/Floresol (missionary in Thailand); James Aaron (Bohol, BS Psychology student); Rose Ann Prado (Bacoor, Cavite); Lara Mae (Tiboc Children's Hospital, Davao) 789

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Class Rules & Structure

• New schedule: Classes held every Tuesday and Saturday (changed from previous full-week-once-a-month format) 10
• Cameras must remain on during all sessions to ensure active attendance 11
• Language: English preferred for the benefit of international classmates (Elle from India, Sarah from Korea); facilitator will translate when needed 1213
• Powerpoints not distributed — admin policy; participants must take their own notes and create their own materials 1415
• Handouts provided via email by the admin (Ma'am Chinky) 14
• Certification: Completers receive certification from Arrows & Quivers (Philippines) and Restoration Ministries, Cozad, Nebraska, USA 1617
• Preferred address: "Mommy Norms" or "Tita Norms" — not "Doctor" — to reduce relational distance 111

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Breakout Room Protocol

• Groups of maximum 3 participants; arranged as 3-3-2 if 8 participants 3
• Spouses and twins separated into different groups 418
• Participants from the same church also separated to encourage broader interaction 18
• Groups are permanent throughout the course to build familiarity and practice tolerating discomfort 1920
• Strict confidentiality required: Nothing shared in breakout rooms may be discussed outside the group 18
• First breakout session: 15 minutes — get acquainted, share about yourselves, give feedback on Session 1 19

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Core Teaching: What Is Counseling?

• Defined as "going alongside another" — walking beside someone burdened, not ahead or behind 1721
• Follows a formal helping agreement between counselor and counselee to apply special skills toward resolving personal or interpersonal problems 21

What counseling is NOT: 222324

• Fixing the counselee (the Holy Spirit does the fixing)
• Making the counselee dependent on the counselor
• Prescribing what to do — instead, offer 3 options, with the desired choice listed last, preserving the counselee's decision-making 2325
• Carrying the counselee's burden (leads to counselor burnout — facilitator shared personal health consequences from carrying 60 counselees during the pandemic) 26

Key counselor tasks: 2728

• Accept, understand, and care for counselees regardless of lifestyle or background
• Hold the light — you are not the light; the Lord Jesus Christ is 2729
• Counseling is not a one-session deal; real issues often emerge only in the 3rd or 4th session 30

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Case Study Exercise: Parking Lot Scenario

• Participants role-played escalating frustrations (blocked parking, bumped shopping cart, drunk-driving accident) — all revealed at the end to involve the same group of Boy Scout leaders responding to an emergency caused by an elderly drunk driver 173132
• Lesson: Appearances deceive; behaviors have unknown causes; never jump to conclusions 33
• Counselors must approach every session with a clean slate and wait for the full story to unfold 3033

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Counseling Tools & Inner Resources Mentioned

• Gratitude therapy (3 things to be thankful for daily) — rooted in "In everything give thanks" (Scripture); shifts negative outlook 34
• Scripture writing — copying Psalms (emotions, struggles, resolution) then Proverbs (practical living); personal reflection more effective than pre-written devotionals 3536
• Talk therapy / venting — emotional issues are like toxins; talking is the way to release them; some sessions require the counselor to mostly listen 3738
• Listening skills identified as the most critical skill to develop — to be practiced in breakout rooms 38

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Action Items

• Jessa: Assign breakout room groups (separated by church, marital status, and twins); manage 15-minute breakout for Session 1 1938
• Lara & Lyra: Use two separate devices in all future sessions 3
• All participants: Keep cameras on; use English when possible; maintain strict confidentiality on all shared content 111318
• All participants: Review biblical basis of counseling verses in handouts; submit additional relevant verses to the group chat (GC) 2728

Division X Butuan Visit 2026 Online Meeting

 

Key Outcomes

The group coordinated plans for a demo meeting tentatively scheduled for September 17–18 targeting institutional prospects (CSU, FSUU, City Hall/LGU). A proposal letter to the mayor's office was flagged as too long and too direct about costs, requiring revision. Membership recruitment strategies were discussed, including social media posting frequency, joint meetings, and a potential partnership with Rose Bakeshop (a multi-branch company). Downtown Butuan Club was identified as needing a club coach and online meeting capability.

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Decisions Made

• Demo meeting format: Include Toastmaster of the Day, Table Topics (2 questions only), Grammarian, one prepared speech, and a Q&A segment focused on explaining membership value. 12
• Cost framing: Convert the $72 membership fee to monthly peso equivalent (~₱750/month) before presenting to prospects — avoids sticker shock. 3
• Letter to mayor: Four-page letter deemed too long and too direct about the amount; consensus to shorten and soften the approach — meet the mayor first before sending formal correspondence. 45
• Speechcraft/training model: If prospects are not ready to charter a club, offer a speechcraft-style training instead (love gift/in-kind only, no fixed honorarium, in line with Toastmasters International policy). 67
• Prospect strategy shift: Rather than waiting for institutional replies, consider inviting prospects to attend an actual club meeting so they can observe firsthand, without formally reporting them yet. 89

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Prospect & Outreach Status

• FSUU: Letter landed in spam; follow-up confirmed receipt; forwarded to VP level. Dean wants a justification before endorsing the proposal to their BP Academic Affairs. 1011
• CSU (Caraga State University): No feedback yet; Tm Rex to be followed up. 12
• City Hall / LGU: Appointment letter recently delivered; Toastmaster Chelsea (works in the mayor's office) identified as an internal contact who can follow up on the letter's status. 1314
• Rose Bakeshop: Multi-branch company with an HR contact known to Dilbert; suggested as a corporate prospect — target rank-and-file employees, with owner/manager involvement seen as critical to success. 1516

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Club Health & Membership

• Downtown Butuan Club: ~13 members (below the 12-member floor after a potential non-renewal); needs a club coach from an external club; currently face-to-face only with no online meetings, which blocks coach assignment. 1718
• Butuan Toastmasters (Ma'am Crevi's club): At risk of dropping to 12 if Toastmaster Feli does not renew (relocating to Australia permanently). 1920
• Karaga Educators members transferred to Butuan club, stabilizing membership. 19
• Joint installation for both clubs proposed — deferred due to key officers being unavailable (president, sergeant-at-arms, tracker). 21
• Joint meeting between the two Butuan clubs planned for October (first Tuesday). 22

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Recruitment & Social Media

• Posting cadence: Post every two days consistently — content can be meeting photos, role descriptions, or general Toastmasters awareness; algorithm favors regular posting. 23
• Reach math: To get 20 interested members, information must reach ~2,000 people. 9
• Action — Bobsey: Request PRm Charity to create a generic Butuan-area poster covering both clubs for shared posting. 2425
• Jen (serving as PRm) to maintain frequent posting on the club Facebook page; auto-reply on Messenger recommended for inquiry handling. 26

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Demo Team Composition (Sept 17–18)

• Confirmed available: ~4 members from Dilbert's group + 2 from Ma'am Crevi's club (including Julie as prepared speaker). 227
• Division-level support possible; Bobsey offered to help if the visit proceeds. 28
• Saturday startup kit session to be attended to align on demo program materials and templates from the district. 1229
• If the Sept 17 appointment cannot be confirmed, the group will revert to building the demo program independently. 30

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Action Items

• Jen: Call the FSUU dean tomorrow to follow up on VP-level feedback; update the group chat with any confirmed responses. 1231
• Jen: Confirm Sept 17 appointment at City Hall; notify Bobsey so travel and accommodation (Hotel Samar / Inland Resort area) can be arranged. 3233
• Ma'am Crevi: Contact Toastmaster Chelsea (City Hall) to internally follow up on the mayor's office letter. 14
• Bobsey: Ask PRm Charity to produce a Butuan-area Toastmasters poster for both clubs. 24
• Bobsey: Reach out to Rose Bakeshop HR contact (Dilbert's friend) about Toastmasters membership/awareness. 34
• Dilbert: Confirm which members are available Sept 17–18 and identify a prepared speaker for the demo. 3536
• All: Attend Saturday Club Builders / Startup Kit session to finalize demo program template. 29

Open Questions

• Whether Sept 17–18 dates will be formally confirmed by City Hall. 37
• Whether FSUU dean will proceed with endorsement after justification is provided. 11
• Availability of a club coach for Downtown Butuan (requires online meeting capability). 18
• Joint installation timing — dependent on president and key officers' availability. 21