CI Council Meeting September 17, 2011 10:30 am 12:00 pm Attendance: Jared Esguerra, Aaron Vidad, Adrian Farrales, Kathlyn

n Talapian, Danelle Baroja and Pastor Reuel Talapian - Devotion by Kath - Opening Prayer by Jared I. Filipino-American United Methodist Ministry in NIC *Kathlyn gave a recap of the clergy meeting she attended on Monday: -The pastors have organized an official Filipino caucus group -They expressed their appreciation to the staff of CI. They recognized that the planning of CI has never been this elaborate and organized. -They appointed Pastor Reuel Talapian to become the staff youth worker and coordinator between the youth and the pastors. -They have concerns on the theme and the military concept of CI as warfare is not included in the Wesleyan teachings that serve as the foundations of the United Methodist Church. II. CI Theme and Objectives a.) Theme Former: Call of Duty: Spiritual Warfare Revised: Call of Duty *Jared clarified that the only concern is the sub-theme Spiritual Warfare. Thus, the staff has a choice between omitting the phrase and substituting it with another phrase. *Pastor Reuel shared ideas for possible alternative sub-theme: - G2G (Generation to Generation) - Onward, Christian Soldier **The staff voted: the sub-theme Spiritual Warfare be omitted instead of changing the whole theme. b.) Theme Verse Former: Ephesians 6:11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devils schemes. Current: 2 Timothy 2:3 Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. *Pastor Reuel suggested the revision of the theme verse to something more relevant and supportive to the theme. **The staff voted: have 2 Timothy 2:3 as the umbrella theme verse, and Ephesians 6:10-18 (The Armor of God) as the basis of the CI program. c.) Objectives Together in one voice, the youth through this event seeks to: - recognize and affirm our roles in the church and the society; - empower ourselves through faith and the Spirit to face the spiritual battle of our lives; - develop servant-leadership among the young people; and - provide a venue of fellowship among NCJ and SEJ UMYF in celebrating the life and ministry of the church **The staff voted: revise the first and second objectives to: - recognize and affirm our roles as young leaders in the transformation of the church

and the society - empower ourselves with faith and the Spirit to confront the Christian struggles we face as modern disciples of Christ d.) Notes *Pastor Reuel reminded Secretariat Committee to update the website, posters and brochures especially the graphics in them. III. Program Materials *All materials should be ready by the November meeting. a.) Lectures and Interest Groups *notes will be prepared by Program Committee, the speakers and Pastor Reuel b.) Youth Lectures *outline/notes will be prepared by Pastor Menchu and Kathlyn c.) Bible Study (6 lessons) *One pastor will prepare all six lessons per age group. Elementary: Pastor Cerna/ Ate Joy Hayag Middle School: Pastor Nancy Hunter High School: Ate Olma College: Ms. Nancy Vidad Young Adults (24+): Pastor Reuel Adults/Scholars: Pastor Romir IV. Ballroom Event a.) Expenses DJ Hall Decorations TOTAL: b.) Food St. Johns Edison Park Cosmopolitan Elston

$150 $50 $75 $275 Main Dish & Rice Main Dish Main Dish Appetizers Calvary Epworth City Temple Fruits Drinks Dessert (Salad) Dessert donation

c.) Leadership Program (MCs): Joash and Danelle Powerpoint: Mark Dcor: Ann d.) Schedule 4:30 PM Call Time to all Youth 6:00-7:00 Program 7:00-8:00 Dinner 8:00-11:00 Dance 11:00-11:30 Clean Up e.) Program I. Opening Prayer II. Performances: Skit and MYX III. CI Overview (Joash and Ate Danelle)

Food: Kath Ticket sales: Adrian and Wajana

IV. Introduce staff & pastors V. Performances: Elston and Bonanzarafa d.) Notes *Ticket sellers should sign the back of the ticket for validation. *Staff Evaluation online IV. Homework Due: October 15th (Next Meeting) a.) Program *Confirm Speakers and present the final list *Details of special activities: Sports Fest and Themed Dinner b.) Secretariat *Update information to all promotion means. *Send new shirt designs to Finance c.) Finance *CI souvenir report (Dog Tags) *Ballroom Event Report & Evaluation *Payment to Loucon (Due: October 26th) d.) Technical *Drum set plan *Number of microphones and projector *Ocular Visit plan OTHER MATTERS Grants *Kathlyn and Danelle are applying to the UMF grant for CI (due on Monday). Please pray for this! Policy on Staff *Committee heads must confirm the commitment of their staff members and update Kathlyn for changes.

Prepared by:

Kathlyn Talapian
Head, Secretariat Committee