Every meeting is a reminder of how God brings us together not just as a congregation but as one family.
On September 7, 2025, our pastors, council members, and ministry heads gathered once more to align our hearts, strengthen our roles, and plan ahead for the growth of our church.
Who Were Present
Joyce & Sieg Chun, Meann & Henry Castro, Nena & Allan Rius, Diadem & Ezra Cabrera, Allan Cerro, and Michelle Ortega.
Review of Previous Meeting Minutes
We refreshed the updates from our 17 August 2025 meeting:
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After every service, the Music Ministry will raise all instruments onto the table to protect them from possible flooding.
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Church facilities needs to be improve:
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New wall electrical outlet – target finish October 2025
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Built-in wall cabinets for church records – target October 2025
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Filing cabinet clean-up (old records to be cleared and stored temporarily in Pastor Mel’s office)
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Church wall repairs – target October 2025
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Church registration update: officially registered with TIN and bank account opening is still waiting for GIS.
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Offering envelopes now carry the stamp “Loving God, Loving People.” c/o Nena Rius
Reaffirming Our Roles
We lovingly reminded ourselves of our unique responsibilities:
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Church Council – Oversees policies, finances, and member discipline; coordinates ministries and ensures accountability.
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Chairman: Pastor Mel Cerro
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Members: Atty. Bong Valencia, Allan Rius, Diadem Cabrera, Meann Castro, Joyce Chun
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Pastoral Members – Shepherd the flock spiritually, guiding members in faith, evangelism, and pastoral care.
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Members: Nena Rius, Joane Valencia, Henry Castro, Allan Cerro, Siegfried Chun, Ezra Cabrera
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Ministry Heads – Direct touch with their members, leading Bible studies, devotions, and encouraging prayer.
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Men’s Ministry – Henry Castro
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Ladies & Seniors – Nena Rius
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Music & Youth – Ezra Cabrera
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Ushering – Sis Edna Banlawe- they will help prepare hearts for worship by removing distractions and extending the warmth of christ's welcome.
Prayer Warriors Lead – Joane Valencia & Michelle Ortega
Children’s Ministry – currently vacant
Strengthening Communication & Accountability
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Church activities must be coordinated with the council ahead of time for approval and validation. Requests may be sent via text or email to serve as proper documentation.
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General Workers’ Meeting will normally take place twice a year or every 6 months. For this year the first one is set on the last Sunday of October 2025.
Music Ministry 🎶
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Proposal and for approval for instruments to be checked by a technician every 3 months; first schedule by end of September 2025.
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Grounded microphones, speakers, and other instruments will be reviewed.
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Housekeeping updates:
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Valorant game removed from church computer ✅
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Cellphone use strictly for church purposes ✅
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proposal Exploring the paid version of EasyWorship for better worship presentation.
Building Our Social Media Presence 📱
We’re stepping up to make our church more visible online for both encouragement and connection:
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Facebook page – for church activities, devotionals, and updates.
Current Admin- Henry Castro, Nicolai Cerro, Michelle Ortega-newly assigned, Ezra Cabrera-newly assigned
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Blogs – one for encouragement/devotionals, another for meeting updates.
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Church email – to be set up and shared by Sis Michelle.
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Dedicated phone number – +63 939 784 1940, reserved for FB Live streaming.
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FB group chats are being updated for better focus:
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LGLP Ladies GC converted into Prayer Warriors GC
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New GC for Pastoral Members
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New GC exclusively for church members & attendees (to replace Pastor Mel Active Friends)
📌 Reminder: Posts should always be Christ-centered, uplifting, and non-political. Our page reflects the body of Christ, not individual views.
Giving & Offerings 💌
Prayer Ministry 🙏
September Service Assignments
Circle Prayer (CP), Psalm Reading (PR), Tithes & Offering Prayer (TOP):
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Sept 7 – Circle Prayer: Sis Lyn | Psalm Reading: Julian Chun | Tithes & Offering Prayer: Meann Castro
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Sept 14 – [to be confirmed]
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Sept 21 – Ushering Ministry | Youth | Tithes & Offering Prayer: Michelle Ortega
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Sept 28 – Circle Prayer: Mommy Anna | Psalm Reading: Raffa Valencia
Bible Study & Cell Group leaders – still open for volunteers.
This meeting reminded us that everything we do—whether big projects or small tasks—are all acts of worship when offered to the Lord.
💖 As Colossians 3:23 reminds us:
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”
Prepared by: Ezra Cabrera
Date: 7 September 2025
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