Sunday CCF Worship Fellowship

 

Key Outcomes

The meeting focused on the spiritual theme of standing firm in faith despite worldly pressures, using biblical examples like Korah and the warnings in Acts and Jude to illustrate the dangers of compromising faith and taking God's grace for granted. 123 Participants shared personal struggles with temptation, family dynamics, and the challenges of living as Christians in Korea, emphasizing the need for accountability, humility, and intentional modeling of Christ-like behavior within the family and church. 456 The group also discussed practical next steps for their ministry, including a planned face-to-face meeting in Daegu on November 22 and the potential rental of a church space in Seoul. 78

Decisions Made

• Next face-to-face meeting will be held in Daegu on November 22. 79
• Brother Emerson was appointed as the new Men on Mission Ministry Leader. 10
• The group agreed to prioritize intentionality in sharing the Word of God with family and modeling Christ-like behavior, including practicing humility and accountability. 611
• For the potential rental of a church space in Seoul, the group decided to clear the agreement and boundaries in writing to ensure no doctrinal enforcement or unauthorized use of member data. 81213

Feedback Exchanged

• Brother John shared his struggle with the pressure of leading a new group and the temptation to compromise, noting that he needs to depend more on God's strength. 1415
• Sister LV shared her experience with her daughter's same-sex attraction and the importance of being open, praying, and not rebuking, while remaining mindful of the spiritual battle. 161718
• Sister Sherry highlighted the difficulty of seeking salvation for Korean spouses who may view church as a business and the need for love, compassion, and humility in marriage. 192021
• Sister Jen summarized the group's discussion on the three important challenges of Christian life: resisting worldly pressures, remaining spiritually grounded, and intentionally passing faith to the next generation. 22

Pending Confirmation

• Transportation arrangements for the Daegu meeting need to be discussed among leaders to support those who may have difficulty traveling. 9
• The rental agreement for the potential church space in Seoul needs to be clarified, specifically regarding doctrinal enforcement and data privacy. 81213
• Legal requirements for registering the church in Korea need further research, possibly by consulting Filipino pastors who have experience with church registration. 2324

Action Items

• Lloyd: Follow up on the potential church space rental in Seoul and consult with the RC/C Brotherhood regarding church registration. 823
• Brother Jess: Provide a video or directions to the venue for the Daegu meeting to help attendees find the location. 25
• All participants: Continue to pray for the upcoming Daegu meeting and for the salvation of family members. 2627
• Leaders: Discuss transportation options for the Daegu meeting and post updates for the group. 9

Monday Womens Dgroup Meeting

 

Key Outcomes

The group reviewed the biblical meaning of water baptism as a public declaration of faith and a symbolic death to the old self and resurrection to a new life in Christ. Members shared personal struggles, including parenting challenges, spiritual dryness, and the need for better time management and surrender to God's will. The meeting concluded with mutual encouragement and prayer for family, health, and spiritual growth.

Decisions Made

• Water baptism is understood as a voluntary, public declaration of a believer's commitment to follow Jesus, not a means of salvation. 12
• Salvation is by grace through faith alone, not by good works or baptism. 3
• Following Christ requires putting Him first, even above family and one's own life, and carrying one's cross daily. 45

Personal Updates & Praise Reports

• Jen completed her professorial accreditation and is praying for a successful interview. 6
• Janice started a new job at PSA and is adjusting to the environment and routine. 7
• Sara shared that her business sales have been good and she is preparing to open a new location. 89
• Jen shared that her son was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder level 1 and ADHD, and they are starting therapy. 10

Spiritual Struggles & Reflections

• Sara expressed feeling spiritually dry and distracted, struggling to prioritize her spiritual life amidst family and work responsibilities. 1112
• Janice shared the importance of spending time with God to feel the Holy Spirit's presence and avoid feeling lost. 1314
• Jen encouraged the group to start each day with prayer and reading God's word to find strength and focus. 1516
• Loudilee shared her struggle with balancing motherhood and ministry, including the challenge of inviting other families into her home. 1718

Prayer Requests

• Jen's son: Provision for therapy and a good recovery process. 1920
• Jen: Success in her professorial accreditation and favorable results. 1920
• Jen: Good health, safety, and protection for her family. 19
• Jen: Strength to complete pending tasks and avoid backlogs. 21
• Sara: Spiritual renewal and a closer relationship with God. 22
• Loudilee's husband: Safety during his daily commute. 23
• Loudilee's family: Wisdom in deciding whether to get a second vehicle. 24
• Loudilee: Patience and wisdom in managing her children's emotions. 25
• Loudilee: Deeper spiritual intimacy with the Lord. 26

Action Items

• Jen: Register the Dgroup in the CCF app to track gospel sharing and discipleship progress. 27
• Sara: Continue praying for spiritual renewal and seeking God's presence daily. 22
• Loudilee: Consider starting a Bible study with a friend and finding a way to balance family and ministry. 28

Division X Butuan City Visit last September 17, 2026

 

Key Outcomes

The group confirmed September 30 (Wednesday) as the primary visit date to Butuan, anchored by a 4:00 PM meeting at the Mayor's (LGU) office, which is the only fully confirmed appointment. 12 The evening will proceed with an installation of officers (joint meeting dropped to avoid overrun). 34 Morning slots on September 30 are being pursued for Caraga State University (CSU) and Philippine Science High School, pending confirmation. 5 The group also discussed membership renewal deadlines, recruitment needs, and social media visibility as urgent club health priorities. 67

Confirmed Schedule — September 30

• LGU/Mayor's Office meeting: 4:00 PM — confirmed; scheduled by the Mayor's office 12
• Evening: Installation of officers only (no joint meeting); induction of new members if available 34
• Travel from Davao: Depart September 29 afternoon (~1:00 PM); estimated 6-hour drive; overnight stay in Butuan 89

Pending Morning Appointments (September 30)

• Caraga State University (CSU): Morning slot being requested; currently no confirmation 510
• Philippine Science High School: Available every Wednesday but only 3:30–5:00 PM, which conflicts with the Mayor's meeting; Jen to request an earlier morning slot 11
• Oreos/ORIO: Proposed at 1:00–2:30 PM as a bridge before the 4:00 PM LGU meeting 5
• If no morning school confirmations are received, the group will travel on September 29 afternoon and proceed directly to the 4:00 PM appointment 9

Decisions Made

• Installation only on the evening of September 30 — joint meeting removed to avoid an overly long program 34
• If CSU attendees express interest in joining Toastmasters, membership forms will be available on-site for immediate fill-up and induction that evening 4
• September 30 date is fixed; the group will work around it rather than reschedule 1213
• If the Mayor is unavailable, a chief of staff or representative is expected to receive the group automatically 1314
• The Mayor's office visit is a courtesy call (not a demo meeting); a formal demo presentation will happen at a later date 1516

Membership & Club Health

• Renewal deadline: September 30; fee increases from $10 to $12 after that date 6
• Downtown club: ~8–9 active members; needs additional renewals 717
• Butuan club: 7 renewals confirmed to date; at least one member unable to renew (out of country) 18
• Charter cost for a new club: approximately ₱125,000 — steep barrier for new institutions 19
• Recommendation: Recruit CSU individuals as members of existing clubs (Butuan or Downtown) first, then let them advocate internally for forming a CSU club later 19
• Three registered mentor members are required to support any new LGU or institutional club; Gilbert, CREVI, and Jojo identified as potential mentors 2021

Recruitment & Social Media

• Current attendance at meetings is low (as few as 7 per session); guest invitations are being used to pad numbers 22
• VPR (Jojo/Jocelyn) identified as the social media lead; CREVI's daughter may assist with managing the club page 2324
• Recommendation: Post club content at least every two days — quotes, themes, activity photos — to maintain visibility 24
• Meeting programs should be shared at least one week in advance; last-minute posting reduces attendance 25
• CDO club recently held a demo meeting and already has 21 members signed up for Land Bank — cited as a benchmark 26

Action Items

• Jen: Follow up with Philippine Science High School to request a morning slot on September 30 11
• Jen: Contact CSU to confirm a morning appointment 510
• Jen: Remind club president about September 30 renewal deadline; re-send reminder to members 17
• CREVI: Confirm Gilbert Villar's availability for September 30 27
• CREVI: Coordinate with Ma'am Ched (Downtown club president) on member remittances 17
• CREVI/Bobsey: Activate club Facebook page; assign millennial member to manage regular posting 24
• Bobsey: Check with Direk Jed about joining the September 30 Butuan visit 28
• Bobsey: Send sample Davao Noontime installation program to CREVI/Jen as reference 29

Next Meeting

• Date: September 24 (Thursday) — online
• Agenda: Finalize installation program flow, confirm Direk Jed's attendance, review who can join the demo team 29

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