Minutes of the Meeting
Date: 05 July 2026
Meeting: Pastoral and Church Council Joint Meeting
Attendance
- Bong Valencia
- Joane Valencia
- Allan Rius
- Nena Rius
- Henry Castro
- Meann Castro
- Siegfried Chun
- Joyce Chun
- Diadem Cabrera
- Ezra Cabrera
- Allan Cerro
- Michelle Nanquil
Matters Discussed and Resolutions
1. Newly Installed Air-Conditioning Unit
- The new air-conditioning unit has been successfully installed.
- Payment of the installment has commenced.
2. Pastor Mel Cerro's 86th Birthday Celebration
Date: 19 July 2026 (Sunday)
The celebration will be incorporated into the regular Sunday Church Service.
Planned Activity:
- Special recognition and celebration of Pastor Mel Cerro's 86th birthday.
- Video presentation prepared in honor of Pastor Mel.
3. General Workers' Meeting
Date: 19 July 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 1:00 PM, after lunch
The General Workers' Meeting will be conducted to review ministry activities and plans.
Meeting Objectives
- Review ministry activities, projects, and events from the previous month.
- Present completed and ongoing projects.
- Present proposed activities and plans for the coming months.
- Provide updates and announcements to all church workers.
- Allow each ministry head to present their ministry's activities and plans.
Program Assignments
- Presider: Bro. Bong Valencia
- Opening Prayer: Bro. Ezra Cabrera
- Opening Remarks: Pastor Mel Cerro
- Ministry Presentations: All Ministry Heads
- Closing Prayer: Bro. Allan Rius
Announcement
The General Workers' Meeting will be announced through the church's Facebook Page and during Sunday Church Services leading up to the meeting.
4. Pastors and Leaders Breakfast Fellowship
Date: 08 July 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
The church has been chosen to host the Pastors and Leaders Breakfast Fellowship.
Preparations
Food to be served:
- Pancit
- Rice
- Chicken Afritada
- Coffee
Other Arrangements
- Parking spaces should be secured and properly coordinated for visiting pastors and leaders.
- The Music Ministry will be responsible for Praise and Worship.
The Council emphasized the importance of preparing the church and welcoming guests with excellence and hospitality.
5. Arise Asia 2026
Venue: CCF Pasig
Date: 27–31 July 2026
- The event is open to church members.
- Leaders and Ministry Heads are especially encouraged to attend and participate.
6. Preaching Schedule – September 2026
The following preaching schedule was presented:
| Date | Preacher |
|---|---|
| September 6 | Allan Cerro |
| September 13 | Ezra Cabrera |
| September 20 | Bong Valencia |
| September 27 | Meann Castro |
The schedule will be communicated to the concerned preachers and church members.
7. Ushering Ministry
The following matters concerning the Ushering Ministry were discussed:
- The ministry is encouraged to establish a regular Bible Study for spiritual growth and fellowship.
- Ushers are encouraged to arrive earlier before the Sunday Service to properly prepare and welcome attendees.
- Meann Castro will work closely with Sis. Edna Banlawe in assisting and strengthening the ministry.
- Sis. Michelle Nanquil will assist in the Ushering Ministry.
The Council emphasized that the Ushering Ministry is not only responsible for welcoming attendees but also serves as an important part of creating an orderly and welcoming worship environment.
8. Church Window Keys
- The existing church window keys were previously given to Pastora Aislin and have not been returned.
- For security purposes, it was agreed that the church window locks and keys should be replaced.
- New keys should be properly accounted for and distributed only to authorized church personnel.
9. Children's Ministry
The Children's Ministry requested a movable divider that can be used to temporarily separate the children's area from the main worship area during Divine Worship Services.
The request will be reviewed by the Council based on the church's available resources and needs.
10. Church Group Chats
The following matters concerning the church's Facebook Group Chats were discussed:
- The Loving GOD Loving People Group Chat is the original Word for the World Group Chat.
- The existing/old Group Chat will be retained but will be reviewed and cleaned up.
- Inactive members will be removed where appropriate to keep the group updated and relevant.
Action Items Summary
| Action Item | Person/Ministry Responsible |
|---|---|
| Pastor Mel's Birthday Video Presentation | To be assigned |
| General Workers' Meeting Preparation | Bro. Bong Valencia / Ministry Heads |
| Pastors & Leaders Fellowship | Council / Music Ministry |
| Parking Coordination | Assigned Team |
| Ushering Ministry Bible Study | Meann Castro / Edna Banlawe |
| Church Window Key Replacement | Church Council |
| Movable Divider for Children's Ministry | Church Council |
| Group Chat Cleanup | Assigned Church Admins |
Meeting Adjournment
There being no further matters to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.
Prepared by
Ezra Cabrera
Date: 05 July 2026
Reviewed by
Church Council Secretary
Date: __________________________
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