Letter From the CYAF National President

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST IN THE PHILIPPINES
CHRISTIAN YOUNG ADULT FELLOWSHIP
166 A. Vasquez St., Malate, Manila




Date: August 15, 2009

To: All Conference CYAF Chairpersons

Fr: National CYAF President


Dear Brethren:


Greetings of peace and joy from our Lord and Savior.

Let me express my heartfelt thanks and warm congratulations to you, your co-officers and members for your constant and active participation in doing the work and mission of your respective conferences.

I am glad that by God’s grace we victoriously hurdled all odds as a new church recognized organization. This is our third year of existence in the national level after we were recognized by the General Assembly last 2006 at Digos City .

I am happy to inform you that our Second NCYAF Quadrennial Assembly will be on May 20-24, 2010 at UCCP Manjuyod, Negros Oriental with the Theme. “Discerning and Obeying God’s Will In These Critical Times”. Every Conference is entitled to send three elected official delegates and you as the chairperson (a total of four in your conference), and unlimited number of observers.

The following are the things which every delegate/observer will prepare and bring:

1. Fare - Back & Forth
2. Assembly Registration - Php 300.00
3. Meals - 250.00
4. Souvenir T-Shirt - 200.00
5. Pocket Money, Camera, Sportswear and Swimming Attire
6. Malong or any Light Beddings
7. Tent - for those who want to sleep within the church premises

Attached is the Schedule of Activities of our Second Quadrennial Assembly.

Our Assembly will be highlighted with various activities such as worships, Motorcade, BTR, Plenary, Revision of our Constitution and By-Laws, Sports, Swimming, Election of Officers, etc.

All delegates of the Quadrennial Assembly are requested to wear descent attire whenever activities are held inside the church. Sandos, slippers and shorts are highly discourage.

May I request you also to please study our Constitution and By-Laws and submit your propose amendments on or before the end of October to the following persons:

1. SEMJUR - Atty Rise Faith Recabo - UCCP, Surigao City
2. NWMJ - Mr. Jimmy N. Amas - Prk 4, Brgy Caniogan, Tubod, Lanao del Norte
3. EVJ - Engr. Newton Isaac – UCCP Kananga, Leyte ; mcrkananga@yahoo.com
4. NLJ - Mr. Herman Marbella - Lorma Medical Center , San Fernando City
5. WVJ - Mr. Isaias Wagas – Paradise, POblacion, Compostela, Cebu 6003
wit765@yahoo.com
6. SLJ -


As a new organization, we depend more on the financial support from our conferences in doing administrative functions, implementing programs and the holding of our Second Quadrennial Assembly.

It is at this premise that I am requesting you to please remit your Annual Quota starting on the year that you were recognized in the conference level after our recognition in 2006 by the General Assembly.

Attached is our Annual Quota Matrix for your reference. The amount of One Thousand Pesos (Php1,000.00) every year is just a minimum. We are grateful if you could share beyond it, and, if you love to give starting on the year 2006 irrespective of when you were recognized by your conference.

You can deposit your Annual Quota to the bank & Depositors’ Name and account number below:

Bank : Land Bank of the Philippines
Account Name : Donald C. Salvador /Rhouena Marlyn C. Ripalda
Account Number : SA # 0181-3499-99

Attached also are the Pre-Registration Forms for all official delegates and observers of your conference. Please submit these to your convenor before the end of December 2009 so that we can have the idea of the total number of participants.

Further, you are requested to bring your conference banner which will be used in our motorcade and all throughout the assembly.

You are also requested to please give to your convenors pictures of your activities (conference level) because these will be included in the picture exhibits, by jurisdiction, for the whole duration of our General Assembly.

Lastly, I am praying for your continuous and untiring participation in the life and work of your respective conference.


God bless you all.

In Christ,



DONALD C. SALVADOR
National CYAF President

CYAF Implemented and in the Pipeline Activities

KRA	Component	Activity	Specific Activity	Objectives
CEN (internal)	CYAF Development	Organizational Development	Local Church Visitation	To organize CYAF in local churches of CMAC
			Chapter Visitation and OD	To organize CYAF in chapter levels of CMAC
			CMAC Young Adults Forum	To organize CYAF in the Conference level
		Spiritual	Retreat, Seminar on: a. Finding the Core Value b. Empowering Decisions to Change c. Spirituality in the Marketplace	To deepen spiritual, emotional and relational maturity. To equip CYAF to be effective partners in the church ministry.
		Emotional/Relational	Marriage/Family Encounter workshops	To promote family bonding
		Physical/Relational	Rafting, Sports Fellowship and family Camping	To promote fellowship among CYAF
		Organizational	Teambuilding, Leadership workshops	To enhance CYAF skills and advocate spiritual bond among members.
CEN (External)	Church Ministry	BS, DVCS, SS, material development and OD/talent management	Drafting, developing material	To be involved in advocating and promoting increase attendance in BS and other cell groups
CWS	Witnessing	Health & Nutrition Ministry	Medical mission/Feeding	To be mouthpieces of God. To live Christ-like life in the wider community.
		Educational Ministry	Training, tutorials, IEC
		Livelihood Ministry	Seminar Community Org'g
		Environmental Ministry	Environmental Protection & Conservation
		Legal Ministry	Seminar and Free legal assistance
	Local/National Ecumenical Collaborations	Ecumenical partnerships	To enhance partnerships and collaborations among orgs., groups and agencies	Local & National collaborations
	Institutional Collaborations	linkaging and networking
	Industrial Collaborations	Provide training to industrial corporations
CSRD	Financial Resources	Financial Mobilization	Sacrificial Meal, Offerings and donations	To raise funds and resources
	Talent Resources	Talent Management	Concert, Skills Development workshops	To tap and manage talents of CYAF for the ministry

Express Yourself - Share your Thoughts

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