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CFCA ADELAIDE
March 2019
Vol. VII No. 1 CFCA Adelaide Newsletter (MAR 2019), Page 1
The Official Newsletter of CFCA Adelaide & Family
Ministries
VOL VII, ISSUE NO. 1 MARCH 2019
CLP at St Luke’s Noarlunga
We had our CLP at St Luke’s Catholic Church, Goldsmith Dr &
Honeypot Rd, Noarlunga Downs, from 10 Feb to 24 March 2019. We had
a total of 9 participants. There were 3 couples, 2 SOLD, 1 HOLD who
participated in our program. Three couples, left to right: Gilbert
& Mai Labio, Jed & Maddy Cablao, Shine & Ryan Rocamora
dedicated, and the rests of the participants didn’t. The HOLD
participant, Minty Mahony, is open to attending our household
meeting. In fact, she already attended her first household meeting,
31st March. The other 2 SOLD participants James McBride and Paul
Knobloch have other commitments.
The assistant priest of St Luke’s Catholic Church, Noarlunga
Downs, Fr Selva Raj would like to join a household to enable him to
connect with his parishioners.
We thank God for his faithfulness in guiding us through this
CLP. It has been a fruitful CLP! Margarita McMahon
HOLD MOVIE FUNDRAISING NIGHT
Last 2 February 2019, we had our HOLD Movie Fundraising Night at
St Luke’s Noarlunga. The main purpose of this movie night was to
promote our CLP which was scheduled a week after. This movie was a
music filled movie that showed the power of forgiveness and God’s
love. The transformation story of a father from being a monster to
a master of his emotions was very moving. There were tears in the
room as we watched the movie “I Can Only Imagine”. (cont’d page
2)
SINGLES FOR CHRIST CLP
Another Christian Life Program has started, for Singles for
Christ, at Dulwich Hall, Stuart Road, Dulwich, led by Michael and
Liberty Schinella. The CLP has started 21st February, and every
7:30pm Thursday night, until 11 April 2019. There are 10 people
attending.
What’s Inside? The Editors: Ben Santos–Overall Coordinator
Gil Ninonuevo - WWP
Margarita McMahon - HOLD
Joel Tuazon – Family Ministry
Anna Collantes – KFC
Eric/Gina Juanta YFC
Photography – Francis Faustorilla & Rino Calaycay
Jane Tiamson – Financial Report
Issues Page
Editorial – WWP Projects 2
Kids Corner 3
YFC News 3
HOLD Movie Night cont’d 4
Morning Prayers 4
Answered Prayers 4
Captured Moments 4-6
Greetings (New Year, Valentine’s day & Holy Week)
7
Forthcoming Events 8
WWP photos 8
CFCA Ministries:
Joel/Nel Tuazon, Margarita McMahon,
Michael/Liberty Schinella, Eric/Gina
Juanta. Fred/ Rosie Rivera,
Anna/Christian, Rey/Tina Balboa,
Collantes, Rico/Aileen de la Cruz &
Homer/Maan Milanes
CFCA ADELAIDE:
Aldo/Clare Viviani, Bodyet/Ebbie
Reyes John/Nancy Middeldorp,
Ben/Sol Santos, Francis/Vilma
Faustorilla, Marvin/Kharen
Malagar.
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WWP Project Updates By Gil Ninonuevo Our work with the poor
project in Alibang Annex School, in Zambales Philippines, for the
education of Aeta kids has achieved a milestone event, completing
the Phase 1 project.
Last December 2017 CFCA Adelaide donated the sum of Php
456,984.00 to Saint Francis Learning Center Foundation, Inc. (For
Indigenous People Of Zambales, Philippines) in Nibangon,
Mangan-Vaca, Subic, Zambales. This is the foundation operating the
schools for indigenous kids in Zambales, headed by Sr Mary Francis
Borje.
This was to replace the timber trusses, purlins and other framed
structures, which were destroyed by white ants. New roofing, steel
trusses and purlins were installed, complete with ceiling and metal
furring, to avoid future white ant incidents. The façade of the
school was also provided with roof extension, to accommodate kids’
outdoor activities, to protect them from rain or scorching heat
from sun. Below are photos taken during construction.
Now the three classrooms look pristine, bright and spacious with
its new ceiling and white paint. Another reason for kids to be
happy and proud of their school.
The other projects are the Medical Missions for our work with
the poor, sponsored by the WWP National Council. All volunteers, in
medical professional or not, are enjoined to come to either or both
medical missions:
• 11-12 July - Sarangani, province of Cotabato,
• 18-19 July 2019 - Sorsogon province, Bicol region.
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KIDS CORNER
What does Lent mean to your child? Surely it’s more than just
giving up candy for 40 days.
That’s why KFCA would like to invite your children to a Lenten
teaching on Saturday, April 6 from 3-5 pm at Richmond Primary
School. 8 Surrey Road, Keswik.Together, we will learn about Jesus
as we prepare our hearts to accept his gift of love in Easter.
Easter Sunday is just around the corner and our much-awaited
annual Easter egg hunt is almost here.
So please save the date - April 21 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
We’re doing it in Carrick Hill this year. How egg-citing!
YFC NEWS
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See you in Adelaide!!!
HOLD MOVIE FUNDRAISING NIGHT (from page 1)
We didn’t raise much ($250) but those who watched were blessed
and as a result we were able to inspire parishioners at St Luke’s
to attend our CLP. Once again, we praise God for His inspiration!
Margarita McMahon
MORNING PRAYERS
"Lord Jesus, you are the Resurrection and the Life. Increase my
faith in the power of your resurrection and in the truth that you
are truly alive! May I never doubt your life-giving word nor
stray from your presence. Amen!” Mylene Loreto
ANSWERED PRAYERS
Testimony 1:
We had to place for sale our holiday home in Goolwa due to
financial reasons; our beautiful waterfront home in the marina has
been a place of enjoyment and rest over the years for our family
and friends. We had called the house Galilee with a reading from
the bible of Jesus walking on water and saying, ‘do not be
afraid’.
The house was initially a holiday home for us and later years we
rented the house to a Pastor holding youth groups, and up to last
October to another family. With great sadness we have prepared the
house for sale after the last tenancy, the bank had changed the
loan to a higher interest rate, and we were losing money every
day.
We prayed to the Lord to send us a Christian couple to care for
the house and make it a place of worship as it had been. A few
months passed with the mortgage increasing by day, we started to
worry. We called on the lord one day and we prayed for an immediate
sale. Hours later that day the phone rang, the agent had a contract
ready for us to sign on the house; a good price and a lovely
Christian couple strong for the Lord will live in the house and use
the house for retirement, rest and prayer. We have become good
friends with an invitation to visit anytime.
All praise to our Lord - for He is good and cares for our
needs.
Domenic and Annamaria
Testimony 2:
We thank God for an answered prayer. God worked his miracle when
he healed our 2-year old daughter who was recently hospitalised due
to pneumonia. Kiara was sick for 3 weeks and lost a lot of weight
due to her
illness. We are thankful for the whole CFCA community who never
grew tired from praying for Kiara’s recuperation. Praise God for
his love, compassion and healing hands. Our baby is healed. Thanks
be to God (Jeremy Sia)
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Testimony 3:
December of last year, I had a shoulder injury while working at
Santos Oil Plant in Moomba. Since then, I worked in light duty.
However, mid of February, after I underwent MRI, the surgeon
recommended a surgery to fix the extent of my injury and I was
scheduled for a procedure on April 1.
As the day of my operation drew nearer, a praise song (Hosanna)
touched and opened the eyes my heart. I had been hearing this song
for two consecutive Sundays as recessional hymn and filled my heart
with emotions and even brought me to tears. I decided to include
“Hosanna” to our household prayer meeting and also to our unit
prayer meeting because I really felt his holy presence and even
heard his messages through this song. And later found out that the
word Hosanna is from Hebrew meaning "save" as used in the bible
verse (Psalm 118:25). Also, a scripture struck me on those moments
from Jeremiah 29:11 (I was born on 29/11/1974) saying “For I know
the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you
and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. I asked
the Lord for his guidance and for his healing power to work
throughout the procedure. For His love never fails, the surgery was
successful, and I thanked Him.
Two hours after the procedure, I asked my wife, Chona, to hand
me my mobile phone so I could send a message thanking the West Unit
for their prayers, Then, I read the Gospel reading on that day
(April 1) “Jesus – the divine physician” (John 4:43-54). This
gospel is about a Father (high court official) who travelled 20
miles in search for Jesus, to ask him to heal his dying son. Jesus
sent the Father home with the assurance that his son will live.
Jesus not only healed his son but also renewed his faith.
As I read the gospel, I felt that I am blessed and was reminded
that I have a loving, compassionate and faithful GOD. He answered
my prayer not just by healing me physically but also spiritually.
Brothers and Sisters, we should continue to search for Jesus and
humble ourselves before Him, ask with expectant faith and glorify
His name for everything He has done for us. May God be praised.
(James Fermin)
CAPTURED MOMENTS
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Our paths crossed again at Singapore Airport lounge.
Celebrating birthdays together at Café Primo (Kat
Verano and Ebbie Reyes)
The welcoming of Tess Barquin, Mark’s mum.
Members of KFCA Service Team and parents, during the
kids Lenten Teaching activity at Richmond Primary School.
Photos from St Luke’s CLP, combined prayer meetings, breakfast
prayer meeting and Cluster gathering.
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GREETINGS!!!
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FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Kids for Christ April activities
• Lenten Teaching – 6 April 2019 at Richmond Primary School, 8
Surrey Road, Keswik
• Easter Family Day, 21 April, 11am-2pm, Carrick Hill, 46
Carrick Drive, Springfield SA
Youth for Christ (YFC) ENTRY CAMP April 13-14
• South Chapter – St John the Baptist hall, Plympton SA
• North Chapter – Holy Rosary Parafield Gardens SA
Work With The Poor (WWP) Photos
Teachers’ Staff House and temporary toilet, in
Alibang Annex School, both requiring improvements.
HOLD Conference Will Be Held
in Melbourne Victoria, 13-15
September 2019