MINISTRY UPDATES

By: Isaiah

"This is what we're to do. We are healed to help others. We are blessed to be a blessing. We are saved to serve, not to sit around and wait for heaven." - Rick Warren.

As God says, "every member of his family is a minister". Every Christian needs a ministry. The key is to find out where his/her heart belongs to. 

That's why Grace Elicano together with her Youth Core team, organized an event "Ministry fair" last August 2017. According to them, the goal of this activity is to help the new batch of young people of ROL Cainta to choose where ministry/ies they want to be part with. Eight (8) ministries were opened during the event namely, the Worship Ministry lead by Dra. Joanne Datangel-Gallardo, the Admin & Finance Ministry lead by Tess Elicano, the Ushers Ministry lead by James Gallado, the Housekeeping Ministry lead by Eleonor Datangel, the Sunday School Ministry lead by Marilou Canares, the Youth Rapids Ministry lead by Michelle Salanguste, the Multimedia Ministry lead by Frexie Jane Hermosa, and the Hayag Ministry lead by Joshua Alarcon. Every Leader showcased the ministry they're handling to be able to attract the young people to apply to them.

"Sa amin yung pinakamahirap pero masaya." -Elder James Gallardo

"Gumagawa kami behind the scene." - Eleonor Datangel

But that was 7 months ago. Let's take a look what happened on this generation of young people after their application on different ministries: 

Worship Ministry. This ministry had the most number of youth applicants. They are Shaina Mae Alarcon, Joshua Castillo, Merrylyn Vargas, Juana Kathryn Tanquion, Grace Cornista, Sarah Joy Estrada, Daniel Cordial, John Verlyn Manalo, Brenda Javier and Sharina Mae Tocante. They held their very first fellowship and strategic planning named as "Kita kita" last February 18 where they talked about practicing, enhancing the skill and talents of the trainees. They also planned different projects for this ministry. 

Currently, the apprentices are undergoing series of trainings and practice to develop and enhance their skills. They are divided into two groups, the Morning & the Evening group, and were distributed to different team coaches. 

Hayag MINISTRY. Applicants on this ministry are Rachel Alvarado, Merrylyn Vargas, Joshua Castillo, Sarah Joy Estrada & John Lloyd Gutierrez joining original members, Grace Elicano & Joshua Alarcon. 

They started their work on the distribution of the copies of "Dalawa Walo" spoken poetry written by Youth Rapids last September 2017. The team also underwent workshop last November 2017 and published their first issue of newsletter last January 2018, focusing on the month-long celebration of Christmas on ROL Cainta Church. Currently, the team is constantly posting inspirational bible verses, articles, photos, etc on their Hayag page, BlogSpot and ROL Cainta Facebook group. The team is set to undergo another set of trainings this summer.

Admin & FInance Ministry. Young people who signed up for this ministry are Merrylyn Vargas & Shaina Mae Alarcon. Currently, the two are undergoing practical trainings involving administration & finance handling. The two are set to attend the initiation meeting this April 2018.

Ushers ministry. This ministry is one of the vital ministry of the church. Applicants for this ministry are Rachel Alvarado, Grace Cornista, Camilla Vargas, John Verlyn Manalo, Karen Kate Tagupa, Brenda Javier, Macky Bronola & Eric Siarot. After the ministry fair, the group became very active in welcoming and assisting the members and visitors of ROL Cainta church. However, reconstruction and realignment of this ministry is still ongoing and members were given a chance to focus on their current trainings in other different ministries. 

Housekeeping ministry. Applicants on this ministry are Joshua Castillo, Sharina Mae Tocante, John Verlyn Manalo, Eric Siarot and Macky Bronola. From the start of their application until now, these young people are faithfully maintaining not only the cleanliness but also orderliness and setting a high standard of stewardship for the River of Life Cainta church.

Youth Rapids ministry. Young people who applied here are Rachel Alvarado, Merrylyn Vargas, Karen Kate Tagupa and Camilla Vargas. Little by little, the Youth Leaders are involving these applicants in planning of different activities. Last January, the said trainees were assigned to organize the very first youth fellowship & activity of Rapids this 2018. They successfully executed what they've planned and seemed all young people enjoyed the activity named "Prayer walk." 

Sunday School ministry. Applicants on this ministry are Shaina Mae Alarcon, Karen Kate Tagupa, Sharina Mae Tocante, Camilla Vargas and Juana Kathryn Tanquion. They started their training last January and underwent series of demo trainings wherein they had a chance to teach in a Sunday school class settings. Currently, they are now assisting and teaching during Sunday school sessions. .
"Masipag sila, willing matuto at mag improve para sa ministry. Maaasahang tunay at Artistic." Mrs. Marilou Chaneco said.
The sunday school team constantly conduct their weekly meeting every thursday.

MULTIMEDIA MINISTRY. The only young people who applied on this ministry is Juana Kathryn Tanquion. She underwent series of trainings from her fellow teammates.

"She's one of my answered prayers." Frexie Jane Hermosa. "She's willing to learn. Handa siyang magpasakop, she accepts her mistake and very humble." She added.

Now, she is officially part of the multimedia team, fulfilling her duties in the name of the Lord Jesus.