Thank you for being our Prayer Partner. As God has been faithful in meeting our needs, we know that with your continued prayers, He will continue to do so for the accomplishment of the mission that He has given us. Please continue to uphold in your prayers the concerns below. This prayer guide is also
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JULY 2009
AUGUST 2009
SEPTEMBER 2009
OCTOBER 2009
NOVEMBER 2009
DECEMBER 2009
JANUARY 2010
FEBRUARY 2010
MARCH 2010
July 1 - 5
NATIONAL BOARD
Pray that the national board will be filled with the knowledge of God’s will in all spiritual understanding as they provide leadership for the ministry.
NATIONAL DIRECTOR - Rev Joel Indico
Pray for a refreshing sabbatical leave for Pastor Joel Indico. Pray, too, as he seeks the Lord’s mind for the ministry’s direction for the years 2010-2017.
OFFICER-IN-CHARGE - Ms Mila Jucutan
Pray for God’s choice of staff to fill in vacancies at the national office. Pray for wisdom for Miss Mila Jucutan as she attends to the many concerns of the ministry.
TRAINING MINISTRY DEPARTMENT - Chona Alano
Praise God for the Summer Outreach Trainings (SOT) and Teaching Children Effectively™ (TCE™) Level 1 courses which equipped volunteers to conduct 5-Day Clubs® and Good News Clubs® (GNC™). Pray for the Instructor Of Teachers (IOT) 2 course in Mindanao on July 13-24 and the Leadership Training Institute (LTI) which is starting on August 3. Pray for God-sent students, and for wisdom and strength for the faculty.
July 6 - 12
LITERATURE MINISTRY – Lani Gregorio
Pray for availability of a storage space for the shipment from the Specialized Book Ministry which is expected to arrive soon. Pray for its safe arrival, including some other Boxes of Books materials from the International Headquarters. Pray for funds to print several lesson materials this year.
SARANGANI - Marilou Tolentino
Pray for the teachers’ convention dubbed, “Catching the Future Through Children” to be held this July 10. Pray especially for good health of speaker, Miss Jan Johnson, Asia Pacific Regional Director of Education. Pray for workers Marilou Tolentino, Ann Molong, Jannet Amarille, Joy Tolentino and Mae Ampo. Pray for the need of an LCD projector.
General Santos City - Imelda Cawayan
Pray for the weekly Teachers Training Class (TTC) scheduled this July to September, that many students will attend and start GNCs. Pray for new volunteer teachers for Elementary School Evangelistic Campaign (ESEC) and Elementary School Values Education Classes (ESVEC).
NCR MAIN - Olive Odasco
Pray for the needed permit from the DepEd and favor from school administrators to be able to conduct our school ministries. Pray for God’s choice of students to attend the LTI; God’s timing to relocate the office; and provision of a laptop computer.
July 13 - 19
Children’s Ministry – Maria Mae Catarongan
Praise God for 16 children who attended the “Young Ambassadors for Christ” training camp, the second level of the ladderized training for children. Pray for wisdom as Mae prepares the curriculum for the third level, the “Young Soldiers for Christ” training. Pray those who went through the first two levels will zealously reach out to their fellow children and be involved in the Mr “O Day“ open air evangelism on July 18.
ILOCOS NORTE – Jonathan Endencia
Pray for the ESEC which started in June to continue up to August, with the goal to reach children in every elementary school in the entire province. Pray for a needed laptop computer, printer and digital camera.
IFUGAO - Emilia Hanape
Pray that God will cause CEF trained teachers to work double time for the evangelization and discipleship of the children. Pray the Lord of the harvest will send workers and call men and women to join as committee members.
SURIGAO DEL NORTE - Rosemarie Yap
Pray for the ongoing ESEC in four Dinagat towns to result in the salvation of many children. Pray for Diana Panes and Mercy Recinto who will undergo the Short Term Institute for Leaders (STIL) in August to prepare them for the task of opening a new area; and for Pastor Joel Indico who will be teaching the two weeks module.
July 20 - 26
Elementary School Ministry (ESM) - Susan Serquiña
Pray for efficient coordination with the local churches in ESEC and ESVEC target areas. Pray for positive response of the children to the Gospel; and for more volunteers to commit in their follow-up through the ESVEC. Pray for wisdom, traveling mercy, divine protection, good health and provisions for the ESEC team.
RIZAL 2 – Jhon Michael Daño
Pray as the committee chairman secures permission from the DepEd to do the values classes in the schools. Pray for more trainings to be conducted; and for more volunteers to be recruited. Pray for the physical and spiritual health of worker, Jhon Michael.
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL (BACOLOD) - Lina Ausente
Pray for the issuance of a permit from the DepEd to hold ESVEC this year. Ask God for additional ESVEC volunteers; and for the schools to see the value of this program, allowing us the opportunity to come in and do these classes.
NCR SOUTH - Elenita (Net) Rosete
Pray that school administrators in Las Piñas, Pasay and Bacoor will approve an earlier request to hold ESEC in their schools. Pray more teachers will help in these evangelistic campaign; and that teaching materials and other needs would be supplied. Pray for good health, protection and guidance for the committee and staff; and financial provision for two workers who will be attending the LTI. Pray for the leadership of Net Rosete.
July 27 - 31
BATANGAS 1 - Filipinas Galvan
Pray for permission from the DepEd to hold ESEC and ESVEC in Batangas City and Mindoro. Pray for God’s choice of additional members to serve in the local committee and those who will make up the regional committee.Pray for the plan to start CEF in Mindoro Occidental. Pray for Lilian Evangelio, a cancer survivor who has committed to serve God through the children.
LEYTE - Regie Tacata
Praises for a successful “Dinner for a Cause” held last April; for 24 teachers trained, and the many children reached last summer. Pray for the spiritual growth of these children; and release of DepEd permit for ESVEC. Pray for fulltime workers for Maasin, Ormoc and Biliran and at least two fulltime staff for Tacloban. Pray for a laptop need.
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE 1 - Jean Abonales
Pray for ongoing God-Man film shows in the communities and elementary schools. Pray for the Ministry Partners’ Dinner Fellowship this August 8 to result in new prayer and financial partners, committee members, fulltime staff and volunteer workers.
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE 2 (LILOY) – Jean Abonales
Continue to pray for a fulltime staff for Liloy; an office space and staff house. Ask the Lord to raise up eight members to make up the committee, and an in-charge for the God-Man Film ministry. Pray for the discipleship programs to be instrumental in many changed lives.
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August 1 - 9
RIZAL 1 – Al (Vhon) Lacsina
Pray more elementary schools will allow us to hold our values education classes this school year. Pray for committed teachers for our discipleship classes — the ESVEC and GNCs. Pray for more training opportunities to equip new volunteer teachers.
AKLAN – Beulah Selorio
Pray for the ESVEC program to be received in public elementary schools where we have not been before. Pray for favor from the school principals; and for new ESVEC volunteer teachers.
Bohol 2 - Lilia Gran
Pray for 16 teachers recently trained to be used mightily of God to reach the children. Pray for new volunteers and God’s blessings on the on-going film shows, and ESEC/ESVEC in different barangays. Pray for a laptop computer; and financial support of the worker.
DAVAO 1 - Norma Hindap
Pray for Janet Anima (ESVEC department head) as she secures permit from the DepEd and recruits ESVEC volunteers. Pray for the ESVEC Certification Training and the needed sponsors for volunteers’ transportation allowance. Pray for Mhe Amor Roma (bookkeeper) and for Janet Anima and Luz Jatico (LTI candidates). Pray for Norma Hindap, (area director) as she looks for a qualified librarian
and promotional in-charge, as well as for young and committed committee members. Pray for financial provisions for the general fund and workers’ support.
August 10 -16
MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL 2 - Jean Abonales
Pray for additional financial partners, committee members, prayer partners, fulltime staff and volunteers for the area. Pray for God’s blessings on promotional efforts this month; financial provision and good health of worker, Jean Abonales. Pray for God’s timing to launch the lot and building project.
LAGUNA (SINILOAN) - Alona Morilla
Pray for this year’s goals to be realized: 40,000 children to be reached, enlist 50 volunteers and conduct 70 values education classes. Ask God for committee members who will be faithful to their call. Pray for a need of a laptop computer and other office fixtures.
Zamboanga del Sur - Prescy Tadlas
Pray that our evangelistic efforts through ESEC and film shows will yield a bountiful harvest; and for many to commit to teach ESVEC and GNCs. Pray for churches to partner with us in these endeavors; and for the present staff and partners to remain steadfast, always abounding in the work of the Lord.Pray for the four million peso fund raising project towards the construction of a training center and a laptop computer to be provided.
SULTAN KUDARAT - Precy Estafia
Praise God for a new office space and motorcycle. Pray for protection as Precy moves around in her motorcycle reaching out to the children. Pray also for new committee members to join; and supply of more lending library materials.
August 17 - 23
CEF CENTER – Joey Sarcia
Pray for wisdom and favor as Joey promotes the CEF Center to individuals and organizational groups and get them interested to utilize our facility. Pray for good team work between Joey and two other Center staff.
pampanga - Mike Fabon
Pray for the plan to reorganize the committee; and for the evangelistic activities in Bacolor, San Luis, Sta. Ana and Candaba. Pray for wisdom, physical and spiritual strength for Mike and Marissa Viray; and the need for more volunteers and ministry partners.
Bohol 1 - Rizza Rapista
Pray for God’s guidance as Rizza scouts for an ideal office location. Pray for more ESEC volunteers; and availability of transport and finances to allow this project to push through.
NCR MANDALUYONG/SAN JUAN - Virgie Bacnis
Pray for fruitful ministry in the schools and for more openings for ESEC and ESVEC. Pray for teacher trainings in different churches every second Saturday of the month; the church promotions and recruitment efforts to enlist committee members, volunteer teachers, prayer and share partners. Pray for monthly ministry budget of P10,000 to be met.
August 24 - 31
AGUSAN DEL NORTE – Jimmy Cortez
Pray for God’s blessings on several scheduled church promotions and ESEC in RTR, Tubay and Magallanes. Pray for the opening of a work in Agusan del Sur; wisdom for the committee and workers, GNC and ESVEC volunteers. Pray for financial provisions for the general fund and workers’ support. Pray for Loi as she resumes her ministry with CEF after taking four months of sabbatical leave.
Davao 3 - Vicky Suclan
Pray for more Christians to participate in the evangelism and discipleship of the children. Pray for more schools to open for our school ministries; and for the churches to see how they can involve in this outreach to the children.
WESTERN PANGASINAN - Dharwen Camba
Pray for needed transport and manpower to conduct ESEC this school year. Pray for the leadership of the committee; and for a good reporting system for lending library users. Pray for the recruitment of volunteers, and other support team members.
NORTHWESTERN LUZON REGION - Nancy Castro
Pray for the Lord’s provision of the region’s monthly budget of P20,000. Pray for the plan to organize local committees for Tarlac and La Union; and recruitment of volunteers and workers for the region.
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September 1 - 6
LANAO DEL NORTE - Grace Lumogdang
Pray for protection as our workers share the gospel to children in M communities. Pray for safekeeping of M children who have professed to receive Jesus Christ as their Savior. Pray for active participation of the local committee in promoting the work; and for God’s direction regarding its reorganization. Pray for the salvation of more children; the peace and order situation in the area; and the need for more staff members.
Davao del Norte (TAGUM)- Brigilda Bacong
Pray that the monthly Children’s Rally in Dujali, Tuganay, Anibongan and San Isidro and the Inter-Kids Sports Festival on September 26 will yield significant results. Pray for good weather, anointing and good health for the speaker. Pray for the ESEC in Kapalong and Comval to be held sometime this school year.
ZAMBOANGA CITY/BASILAN - Cristina Alabata
Pray for the Lord’s outpouring blessings on the 17th anniversary set for September 19. Pray for a Teacher Training Seminar in Jolo; the spiritual growth of children attending a GNC in Basilan; and protection of the committee, staff and volunteers as they faithfully conduct their ministries.
BULACAN 2 – Arlene Garcia
Pray for on-going ESVEC and ESEC in Baliuag, San Miguel and San Ildefonso. Pray for needed volunteer teachers and availability of teaching materials. Pray for a new office space, additional staff and committee members. Pray for a Dinner Fellowship being planned for this month.
September 7 - 13
Missionary to tonga - Thess Llorente
Praise and pray for three new GNCs that Thess is conducting. Pray for the one day Sunday School Teachers Seminar Workshop on September 12, that it will be well attended.
BATANGAS 3
Pray for greater harvest this year with the opening of more doors for ministry to children. Pray for God’s choice of local area worker.
Central Pangasinan - Emily Ferrer
Pray for the committee’s full support towards the work and workers. Pray for more teachers to volunteer for GNCs; and for those who attended the Young Witnesses for Christ and Young Ambassadors for Christ training camps to be used mightily to evangelize many children.
NORTH COTABATO 2 (MIDSAYAP) - Julie Cawayan
Pray for the newly elected officers and members of the committee and for God’s favor upon them as they help promote CEF in the churches. Pray for protection of worker, Julie Cawayan and her need for more volunteers.
September 14 - 20
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Pray for the new bookkeeper to adjust well with responsibilities in the department. Pray, Jehovah Jireh will supply this last quarter’s ministry budget.
BULACAN 1 - Editha Castro
Pray as the worker and committee members join hands to carry out their vision and goals for the year. Pray for immediate approval of ESVEC permit in three divisions in Bulacan; and the ESEC volunteers needed in Guiguinto, Bulacan.
MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL 1 - Abe Ababao
Pray that former ministry partners will renew their support for the recently re-opened CEF work in the area. Pray for the release of DepEd permit for evangelistic classes; and the Gospel saturation in all the elementary schools in Ozamis. Pray for the organization of the local committee and for God’s choice persons to make up its officers and members.
MISAMIS ORIENTAL - Juliet Pañales
Pray for the salvation and spiritual growth of boys and girls who attended the 5-Day Clubs last summer. Pray for more laborers for Cagayan de Oro, Camiguin and Marawi. Ask for God’s wisdom for the committee as they make decisions to further God’s kingdom in this particular area.
September 21 - 27
The God-Man Film Ministry (TGM)
Pray for God-Man film shows in Laoag, Pangasinan, Batangas, Laguna, Rizal, Surigao, Dipolog and General Santos City. Pray for good weather during the shows and receptivity of the children, even adults to the Gospel.
DAVAO 2 - Ariel Gomez
Pray for a vehicle for the God-Man Film ministry and for more volunteer teachers to be recruited.
LAGUNA (STA CRUZ) - Jojie Pestañas
Pray for open doors to effectively share the Gospel to thousands of boys and girls. Pray for God-chosen people to make up the local committee and volunteer teachers. Pray for good health and wisdom for the workers.
ANTIPOLO – Arthur Suñaz
Pray for strength and protection for Art and his volunteers as they work hard, ministering to the children. Pray for committee members, volunteers, prayer and share partners to be enlisted.
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY– Zenaida Esmael
Pray for the spiritual growth of children attending the ESVEC. Pray that God will challenge men and women to be involved as local committee members and share partners. Pray for the need of office fixtures, P100,000 towards the purchase of additional teaching materials; and P25,000 monthly ministry budget.
BATANGAS 2 - Dorothy Anzaldo
Pray for additional committee members, ESVEC volunteer teachers and ministry partners.
September 28 - 30
NEGROS ORIENTAL - Nenita Indino
Pray for the plan to expand the work and the lending library in the area. Pray that an accessible office space be found as soon as possible. Pray the Lord will give us men and women qualified to serve in the committee.
Cebu west - Merelyn Villanueva
Pray for additional committee members, prayer partners; and God’s provision for the general fund.
VALENCIA, BUKIDNON - Ranolfo (Ramil) Auza
Pray for needed permit to do ministries in the elementary schools. Pray for additional committee members; and for Ramil to be continually encouraged in the Lord as he performs his ministry.
NORTH COTABATO 1 (KIDAPAWAN) - Elizabeth Naca
Pray for protection, good health and wisdom for Beth and her committee. Pray also for the spiritual growth of children who have been reached through their ministries.
ILO-ILO - Neva Ruth Pendon
Pray that the seed of God’s Word planted in the hearts of children will flourish and result in many changed lives. Pray for more volunteer teachers and the active partnership of the churches in this outreach to the children.
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October 1 - 3
NATIONAL BOARD
Pray for the national board members on its October 10, 2009 meeting that they may have the wisdom and insight to decide on important ministry matters.
OFFICER-IN-CHARGE - Ms. Mila Jucutan
Pray Pray for physical and spiritual strength for Ate Mila Jucutan to cope with ministry responsibilities. Pray for every detail of the 24th National Conference preparations; safe travel of speakers from Israel and the delegates; wisdom for all speakers; and the positive response of recipients to a fund raising appeal.
TRAINING MINISTRY DEPARTMENT - Chona Alano
Praise God for the Leadership Training Institute (LTI) students who will be graduating this third week, and for His faithful provisions for their LTI fees. Pray their internship will be profitable for their future ministries.
NCR SOUTH – Elenita Rosete
Pray for the Dinner for a Cause, coinciding with CEF NCR South’s 7th year anniversary celebration on October 9, that it may result in new financial supporters and committee members. Pray for the singers and needed finances to record and reproduce this year’s Christmas Party Club songs on CD. Pray for ESVEC volunteers to continue to commit teaching this school year.
AKLAN - Beulah Selorio
Pray for the Children’s Rally and volunteer teachers’ meeting this month; the Christmas program for Good News Club® (GNC®) children, as well as the teacher training schedules. Pray for right persons to join the committee.
October 4 - 10
LITERATURE MINISTRY - Lani Gregorio
Pray for the Lord’s blessings on the “Shepherds Tell” Christmas lesson, that it will be fully utilized to reach many children during this Christmas season.
MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL 1 - Abe Ababao
Pray for God’s choice of people to join the committee and for it to be organized soon. Pray for more open doors for Elementary School Evangelistic Campaign (ESEC), Elementary School Values Education Class (ESVEC) and GNCs. Ask the Lord for ministry and financial partners, and for protection for Abe and his family.
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Imelda (Mel) Cawayan
Pray for Mel as she seeks the Lord’s help for the resumption of the work in Koronadal, and as she leads CEF Cotabato region. Pray for provision for Ivy Abraham’s LTI Phase 3 needs; the Teachers Training Class (TTC) every Saturday; reorganization of CEF Koronadal committee; and success of the Concert for a Cause on November 20.
SOUTHERN TAGALOG 2 REGION– Jojie Pestañas
Pray for a stronger local committee for Rizal; and the organization of the local committee in Sta Cruz, Laguna. Pray for a committee orientation to be scheduled this October or November; and financial provision for the ministry.
ILOCOS NORTE - Jonathan Endencia
Praise God for thousands of children reached through the ESEC last June and July. Intercede for the GNC teachers in Laoag City, Sarrat, Paoay, Solsona and Batac City as they regulary teach children, including the on-going ESVEC. Pray for Jonathan’s health and deputation efforts.
October 11 - 17
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY - Maria Mae Catarongan
Pray for upcoming events: Children’s Missionary Conference and Children's Day in November; and the Christmas Party Clubs and Street Children Camp in December. Pray these will be a day of salvation for many children. Pray for financial provisions and the staff who will be involved. Pray, too, for the curriculum planning for the third level of the children's ladderized training.
DAVAO 1 - Norma Hindap
Pray for the churches’ positive response to the challenge of adopting ESVEC in nearby public schools, and recruitment of 186 ESVEC volunteers. Pray for trainings at the Kieth Williams Bible College starting this semester to equip students to teach ESVEC. Pray for a partnership with Christian College of South Asia to enlist students majoring in "Values Education" to teach ESVEC in both elementary and high schools. Pray for Mhe Amor Roma Buslatan, librarian and secretary.
NCR MAIN – Olive Odasco
Pray for the children’s crusade on October 24 to commemorate Children’s Month. Pray for needed volunteer teachers for ESVEC; the Christmas Workshops on the 2nd and 3rd week of November; and the leaders’ meeting, planning and goal setting for year 2010. Pray for a much needed service vehicle.
CEBU NORTH (Bogo) - Heideleh Demecillo
Intercede for the children’s rally on October 16 -17; and the Christmas Workshop. Pray for the salvation of the children and protection of the workers.
October 18 - 24
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MINISTRY (ESM) - Susan Serquiña
Pray for Susan as she coordinates the Christmas Party Clubs in the schools. Also as she turns over her responsibility in the department to join her husband, Jojie in his region. Pray for the right person to handle the job.
MISAMIS ORIENTAL - Juliet Pañales
Pray for a Teaching Children Effectively™ (TCE™ ) 1 on Oct 19-23 and for the target trainees. Uphold the Prayer Conference on October 31 and the goal of 100 children to attend.
LANAO DEL NORTE -Grace Lumogdang
Pray for productive promotionals and Church Related Teacher Trainings (CRTT) this October to December. Pray for the Children Missionary Conference (CMC) on October 23, Christmas Class Workshop on November 4; and the volunteer teachers and committee members’ fellowship on December 12.
NCR SOUTH (PARAÑAQUE)- Isabelita (Billie) Nicolas
Praise and pray for CEF Parañaque celebrating its second anniversary on October 31. Pray for additional staff, GNC and ESVEC volunteers, support partners and more training opportunities. Pray for Billie’s leadership.
VALENCIA, BUKIDNON – VALENCIA, BUKIDNON
Pray for ongoing ESVEC and the 15 volunteer teachers from a seminary; the Christmas Workshop and Party Clubs in December, and for on-going ESEC with students from a Bible Baptist Church and seminary as volunteer teachers. Pray for wisdom for the workers and committee members.
October 25 - 31
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Praise the Lord for Wina Agapay, new bookkeeper. Pray for her adjustment and familiarization with the new accounting system. Praise for financial provisions for the ministry, and pray for God’s supply for this last quarter’s budget.
DAVAO DEL NORTE (TAGUM) – Brigilda Bacong
Pray for the TCE 1 on October 26-30 and the 20 participants. Pray for additional committee members; and a rewarding result to fundraising efforts for the purchase of a computer and printer.
CEF CENTER -Joey Sarcia
Pray for approval of the permit to construct a new building to serve as new offices for CEF; more opportunities to promote the Center facility; and provisions for its renovation.
NORTHWESTERN LUZON REGION -Nancy Castro
Pray for Nancy who is on sabbatical leave, now studying at the Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary in Baguio. Pray for Mrs Janish Loagan (committee member) who is acting as ministry overseer in Nancy’s absence. Pray that the “Snack For a Cause” promotional will have a profitable outcome.
MIDSAYAP -Julie Cawayan
Pray for the spiritual growth of children who have received Jesus Christ as Savior. Pray for God’s care and protection over Julie and her volunteers who will be doing ESEC and ESVEC in M dominated schools. Pray for favor from school administrators to allow these classes in eight target schools; and for M children to be drawn to Christ. Pray for strength and wisdom for the committee.
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November 1 - 7
MISSIONARY TO TONGA - Thess Lorente
Intercede for the opening of Good News Clubs in 14 villages. Pray for the spiritual growth of children who came to know the Lord Jesus in the Clubs and Bible In Schools. Pray for a follow-up training and program for those who attended the Teach ‘N Transform Seminar. Pray for a lot and building for CEF Tonga to house its offices and training center.
BATANGAS 1 - Filipinas Galvan
Pray for the Children’s Missionary Conference (CMC) this November and a Children’s Camp in December; additional committee and staff; right people for the local committee of Batangas 3; and wisdom for Fil to start CEF in Mindoro. Pray for approval of request to conduct ESVEC.
WESTERN PANGASINAN - Vangie Sanchez
Praise God for the new office and for an active advisory council. Pray for new worker, Vangie Sanchez and the Book of Hope distribution project.
MANILA – George Rivera
Pray for ESVEC and ESEC schedules in private schools. Pray for more committee members, training and promotional opportunities, financial partners and volunteer teachers. Pray for workers, Noel Mendez and Jenny Sadiasa; safety for George and good health for his wife, Necy and son, Timothy. Pray for scheduled Teacher Training Seminars (TTS) and Church Related Teacher Trainings (CRTT). Pray the monthly office rent of Php5,000.00 will be regularly met.
LEYTE - Regie Tacata
Pray the Lord will show His will to Ernalyn Basona as she prays about joining CEF. Pray she will completely trust the Lord for her support. Pray for good attendance of the Christmas Class Workshop on November 7; more volunteers for ESEC and ESVEC to reach more children; and for additional committee members, prayer and financial partners.
November 8 - 14
RIZAL 1 - Al (Vhon) Lacsina
Pray for ESVEC and GNC teachers to be empowered for the task of reaching the children. Pray for more committee members to join the present membership.
EASTERN PANGASINAN - Elizabeth Hadloc
Praise God for His goodness and ever present help. Pray for more workers and volunteers for ESEC. Pray for God’s guidance to find the right office location. Pray for funds for needed office equipment, furniture and fixtures. Pray also for additional committee and advisory council members.
SARANGANI – Marilou Tolentino
Pray for Malou and her co-workers Ann, Janet, Joy, Mae and Cheche, and the need for more committed ESVEC and GNC teachers. Pray as well for the committee members. Pray for additional lending library materials and funding for monthly ministry expenses. Pray for the film shows in different schools to yield a good harvest for the Lord.
CENTRAL PANGASINAN – Emily Ferrer
Pray for daily strength for worker, Emily and her volunteers. Pray for the book distribution and film showing activities to be blessed with many coming to Jesus. Pray for the financial needs of the work and the worker.
November 15 - 21
THE GODMAN FILM MINISTRY (TGM) - Ferdinand Tobias
Pray for traveling mercy as Ferdinand brings the Gospel to children in the schools through the GodMan Film. Pray for God’s favor from school and community heads to allow these film shows; and for the salvation of many children who watch the shows.
NCR TAGUIG/MAKATI/PATEROS - Marivic Sarmiento
Praise the Lord for faithful ESEC and GNC volunteers. Pray for God’s guidance about the plan to reorganize the committee. Pray for good attendance in the Christmas Workshop on November 14.
MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL 2 - Jean Abonales
Pray for additional financial partners, committee members, prayer partners, fulltime staff and volunteers. Pray for God’s blessings on Jean’s promotional activities, her financial support and health status.
LAGUNA (SINILOAN) – Alona Morilla
Continue to uphold the teacher trainings, ESVEC, GNC and Christmas Party Clubs, especially the goal to conduct 50 ESVEC this year. Pray for the committee’s active involvement in the ministry; and for new ministry partners. Pray for an accessible office as well as the needed office equipment such as a computer.
ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR - Prescy Tadlas
Pray for abundant harvest to result from the film shows in many different locations. Pray for good health and protection of the staff and the ESEC teachers. Pray for promotionals to enlist new teachers, financial and prayer partners.
November 22 - 28
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE 1 - Jean Abonales
Pray for Jean’s health and protection as she constantly travels to do ministry. Pray for more team members — ministry partners, office staff and volunteers. Pray for the film ministry to be instrumental in reaching many, many children for Jesus.
BOHOL 1 - Rizza Rapista
Pray for the completion of the office renovation. Pray for provisions for ministry and for Rizza’s National Conference needs. Ask God for new volunteers and ministry partners.
NCR SOUTH (MUNTINLUPA) -Helen Salvado
Pray for new volunteers to be trained and deployed in the ministry; more materials for lending library; wisdom for the committee; and enabling for worker, Helen.
DAVAO 2- Ariel Gomez
Pray for more volunteers for ESVEC, more prayer and financial partners and committee members. Pray for the GodMan Film and Book of Hope distribution needs: a multi-cab vehicle, speaker with amplifier; and a one horse power generator.
November 29 - December 5
DAVAO 3 - Vicky Suclan
Praise God for new ESVEC in the island City of Samal. Pray the Lord will touch His people and the churches from the area to partner with CEF. Pray for a fulltime staff for Davao del Sur and for a committed local committee. Pray also for the kids’ salvation and spiritual growth through the ESVEC. Pray for the needs of ESVEC volunteers, the staff and children.
SURIGAO DEL NORTE - Rosemarie Yap
Uphold the Values Formation Campaign in 11 barangays in Surigao City. Pray for the expansion of CEF work to Surigao del Sur with Diana Panes as worker.
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE 2 (LILOY) - Jean Abonales
Pray for a fulltime worker in Liloy; and additional committee members, volunteers, financial and prayer partners. Pray for on-going church promotions; and favorable response on requestfor a provincial permit for ESEC/ESVEC. Pray for the Lord’s provision of an office and staff house.
PAMPANGA
Intercede for the evangelistic activities in Candaba, San Luis, Sta. Ana and Bacolor. Pray for openings for more ESVEC; additional fulltime workers, volunteers and ministry partners. Pray the committee will have a deeper burden for the children. Pray for Mike Fabon and Marissa Viray, staff workers.
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December 6 - 12
ZAMBOANGA CITY/BASILAN - Cristina Alabata
Pray for God’s care and protection for the staff and volunteers as they conduct ESEC. Pray for the spiritual growth of children attending the discipleship classes. Pray for financial provision for the ministry.
AGUSAN DEL NORTE - Jimmy Cortez
Praise God for a new and spacious office which can also accommodate teacher trainings. Pray for new volunteer teachers and share partners. Pray for good health and wisdom for the committee and workers.
SULTAN KUDARAT - Precy Estafia
Praise God for His sustaining grace. Pray for more opportunities to conduct ESEC and ESVEC in the schools.
RIZAL 2 - Jhon Michael Daño
Pray for the local committee’s commitment to serve God through the children. Pray for additional full time staff, volunteers and ministry partners.
December 13 - 19
ILOILO - Neva Pendon
Pray for wisdom to expand the ministry. Pray that the Christmas ministries and activities will be truly fruitful.
KIDAPAWAN - Beth Naca
Pray for wisdom and good health for all committee members, staff and volunteer teachers. Pray for provisions for ESEC needs, a computer and a lot for CEF.
BULACAN 1 - Editha Castro
Pray for additional committee members and donors for the ministry. Pray the ESVEC in five towns will be maintained as God sends more volunteer teachers.
December 20 - 26
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY - Zenaida Esmael
Pray for a more active local committee and the plan for its re-organization. Pray that children attending GNCs could be led to Bible-believing Churches. Continue to pray for office equipment needs.
ANTIPOLO - Arthur Suñaz
Intercede for the need of volunteers, ministry partners and committee members. Pray also for financial provisions. Pray the Lord will intervene in his need for an office.
BATANGAS 2 - Dorothy Anzaldo
Pray for Dorothy as she works hard at expanding the ministry. Pray for additional committee members.
BOHOL 2 - Lilia Gran
Pray for additional volunteers to reach out to more children. Pray for God’s blessings upon fundraising projects to purchase a four-wheel drive vehicle, computers and workers’ support. Pray for the plan to hold TCE 2 with Island Outreach Mission (IOM) on April 2010. Pray for the financial support of the trainees.
December 27 - 31
METRO CEBU - Meledie Collamar
Praise God for the realization of a Mission School with 130 kids enrolled receiving spiritual teaching daily. Pray for the needed computer and stand.
IFUGAO - Emilia Hanape
Pray that many more children could be led to the Lord as He raises up more volunteer teachers to teach and ministry partners to give towards the needs of ministry. Pray for the spiritual growth of saved children. Praise and pray for the local committee who are actively reaching the children.
CEBU WEST - Merelyn Villanueva
Pray for additional committed committee members and volunteer teachers. Pray for provision for ministry needs in four Barangays.
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January 1 - 9
NATIONAL BOARD -
Pray the leadership of the national board will inspire more people to actively participate in reaching out the children in the country. Pray for God’s guidance in the board meeting this January.
NATIONAL DIRECTOR - Rev Joel Indico
Pray for Pastor Joel as he resumes directorship of the organization after his sabbatical leave. Pray for this year’s goal to reach two million children with a discipleship target of one million.
TRAINING MINISTRY DEPARTMENT - Chona Alano
Pray for the implementation of the plans in the department and for the Teacher Training Seminar (TTS) on January 6 in Naic, Cavite.
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE 1 - Jean Abonales
Pray for Jean’s leadership and for a fulltime staff to join her. Pray for the committee’s goal setting and planning meeting on January 9; and the 5-Day Club® Workshops and Summer Outreach Trainings (SOT). Pray for additional GNCs and provisions for ministry needs.
January 10 - 16
DIRECTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION - Ms Mila Jucutan
Pray for good attendance in the National Conference this Jan 25-29; provision for delegates’ needs; and traveling mercies. Pray for anointing for the speakers and the Spirit’s mighty move in the workers’ hearts.
NORTHWESTERN LUZON REGION - Nancy Castro
Pray that the “Snack for a Cause” fundraising/promotional events in Eastern Pangasinan (Jan 9), Western Pangasinan (Jan 23) and Central Pangasinan in February will be instrumental in meeting the ministry needs of the region. Pray for wisdom for the regional and local committees and area workers. Pray also for additional workers, committee members and financial supporters; more Teacher Trainings and churches to be involved in CEF. Pray for provision for monthly support of workers Beth Hadloc, Evangeline Sanchez and Emily Ferrer.
NCR SOUTH - Elenita Rosete
Pray for the TTS on Jan 16 and 22; and the Good News Club® (GNC™) Teachers Training on Feb 13-20. Pray for the workers to be able to attend the National Conference. Pray for wisdom, good health and protection of all ESVEC volunteers.
EASTERN PANGASINAN - Elizabeth (Beth) Hadloc
Pray for Beth as she promotes CEF in the churches of Eastern Pangasinan this first quarter. Pray the Lord will raise up faithful men and women to make up her committee members and spiritual advisers; and for committed volunteers and ministry partners. Pray for an affordable and accessible office to be found very soon.
January 17 - 23
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY - Maria Mae Catarongan
Pray for the ESEC team schedules in San Pablo, Laguna this month. Pray for the team’s safety, good health and wisdom to maximize available manpower and resources to reach children in the elementary schools of San Pablo. Pray for another staff to be added to the ESEC team. Pray as well for the film ministry team as it ministers to children side by side with ESEC.
Pray for Mae as she finalizes the curriculum of the Young Soldiers for Christ (third level of the ladderized training for children). Pray for 16 children expected to complete this level on April 27 to May 1. Pray for the facilitators, too.
VALENCIA, BUKIDNON - Ranolfo (Ramil) Auza
Pray for renewal of the DepEd permit for the Elementary School Evangelistic Campaign (ESVEC); and for wisdom for the committee members as they provide guidance for the work in the area. Pray for financial provisions for Ramil to attend the National Conference.
KIDAPAWAN - Beth Naca
Praise God for the blessing of a computer. Pray for financial provision for Beth’s National Conference and ESEC needs; a digital camera, teaching materials and bookshelves. Pray for the CEF building project to be a reality this year.
LANAO DEL NORTE - Grace Lumogdang
Pray for the Lord’s protection for Grace and volunteers as they minister to the children in M dominated areas. Pray for favorable response from M principals and teachers to our discipleship classes; and from Pastors to the promotional campaign in the churches. Pray for a productive SOT in March to May.
January 24 - 31
PAMPANGA - Pray for preparations for the SOT in March and strengthening of the ESVEC. Pray for the worker’s health and financial provision to attend the National Conference. Pray for new volunteer teachers, committee members and full time staff.
BULACAN 1 - Edith Castro
Pray for ongoing ESVEC and Elementary School Evangelistic Campaign (ESEC) in San Rafael and Pulilan; and the TTS, in January and February. Pray for Edith’s National Conference needs. Pray also for the re-organization of the local committee; and for the church promotions to enlist new ministry donors.
NCR MAIN - Olive Odasco
Pray for the year’s goal to reach 280,000 children with 50,000 to be enrolled in the discipleship classes. Pray for additional committee members and fulltime staff; and urgent need of a commuter van. Pray for the Street Children Camp on February 7-10 and 5-Day Club workshop in March.
DAVAO 3 - Vicky Suclan
Pray for more schools to open for ESVEC. Pray that God-called men and women will attend the TTS this January. Continue praying for the staff and volunteers’ health, protection and for their needs to be met.
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February 1 - 6
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Pray the Lord will pour out His blessings on our ministry donors, enabling them to renew their commitment this year. Pray for papers needing to be completed in time for the January 15 deadline for the BIR Book of Accounts stamping.
NCR SOUTH (PARAÑAQUE) - Isabelita (Billie) Nicolas
Pray for more churches to adopt our GNCs and ESVEC. Pray for the Teacher Training Class (TTC) every Saturday, February to March. Pray for wisdom, strength and good health for the staff and committee.
DAVAO 1 - Norma Hindap
Pray for enabling for Norma’s leadership, for Rhea Roma (bookkeeper and secretary), Janet Anima (handling the ESVEC ministry), Luz Jatico (in charge of Children's Ministries) and Billy Estrada as she takes charge of the Training Department and the Teaching Children Effectively™ (TCE™) 1 in March.
Pray the film shows for the ESVEC closing program will encourage children to live a Christian life. Pray for active involvement of the committee in the ministry, and for new members who have a real burden for children to join.
Pray for ESVEC Coordinators: Mario Anima Jr, Pastor Remlani Nacario, Pastor Alexis Buslatan and Luz Jatico. Pray for SOT preparations; and for right people to be trained who will help in the Children’s Camps and 5-Day Clubs. Pray for the Php 100,000 needed monthly for the general and workers’ fund.
February 7 - 13
CEF CENTER – Joey Sarcia
Pray the Lord will cause an increase in the number of clients for the center to allow us to generate funds for needed repairs and renovation.
AKLAN – Beulah Selorio
Pray the Lord will send the right students for a TCE 1 this summer; and for more volunteers to reach out to more children. Pray for Beulah to be given God’s wisdom in deciding for the ministry.
MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL 1 - Abe Ababao
Pray for right persons to be recruited for committee membership, as well as prayer and share partners. Pray for funding for the lot and building project and for office needs such as steel cabinets and library materials. Pray for Abe’s health and protection.
ANTIPOLO
Pray for the re-organization and induction of the local committee set for this month. Pray for new area staff, Leah Amagsila.
February 14 - 20
LITERATURE MINISTRY – Lani Gregorio
Pray for the preparation of the Wordless Book (visualized) and John Paton kit for the 5-Day Clubs® this summer. Pray for increase in literature sales to subsidize ministry needs.
SOUTHERN TAGALOG 2 (LARQUE) REGION – Jojie Pestañas
Pray for the organization of the regional committee; recruitment of two new fulltime staff and financial/ prayer partners. Pray for the organization of the Local Committee in Sta Cruz, Laguna. Pray for good health for the LARQUE workers.
MISAMIS ORIENTAL - Juliet Pañales
Pray for the goals and plans to be realized; and for more trainings to be conducted this year. Pray for God’s choice of speaker for the banquet tentatively set for February 15 2010.
Gener Santos City - Imelda (Mel) Cawayan
Pray for Imelda as she leads the work, and for her need of a laptop and LCD projector.
February 21 - 28
MIDSAYAP - Julie Cawayan
Pray for GNCs to open in other barangays and for 30 volunteer teachers needed. Pray that permit for ESVEC and ESEC this school year be granted early, and that M children could be reached through these classes. Pray for good health and protection of the committee, staff and volunteers. Pray for new supporters for the area.
WESTERN PANGASINAN - Vangie Sanchez
Pray for the re-organization of the local committee and recruitment of new volunteers. Pray for the financial needs of the ministry and the workers.
SURIGAO DEL NORTE - Rosemarie Yap
Praise the Lord for the partnership with GIDEONS Int’l; for volunteers who are teaching God’s Word to children; for the committee’s active and donors’ faithful support to the ministry. Pray for the partnership between the SNPIDA-World Vision and DepEd through ESVEC in 35 elementary schools in Surigao Island. Pray for the planned Short Term Institute for Trainors in March; and for more opportunities to proclaim the Gospel.
MANILA – George Rivera
Praise and pray for the committee and advisory council’s commitment to the ministry. Pray for more volunteers to be trained and promotionals to be conducted; and for additional staff, committee members and donors for the ministry. Pray for the follow up classes to result in many changed lives.
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March 1 - 6
LEYTE - Regie Tacata
Praise God for thousands of children reached through ESEC, the God-Man Film and GNCs; and for teachers trained in 2009. Praise, too, for new Committee Chairman, Eng Erwin Royo. Pray for the 2010 goals to be reached; wisdom in decision-making for the committee; and protection and care for the staff and volunteers. Pray for a fulltime worker to take charge of the work in Ormoc, Maasin and Biliran. Pray for sufficient supply for the ministry, staff and volunteers’ needs. Pray for a needed LCD projector.
BATANGAS 1 - Filipinas Galvan
Pray for Pastor Ruel being groomed as coordinator for Batangas 3; right people to form the committee in the area; and for Fil as she oversees the work. Pray for the implementation of the 2010 goals which include more trainings in the region and new volunteer teachers and ministry partners. Pray for the ESEC, ESVEC, and the SOT on March 15 and 22.
SARANGANI - Marilou Tolentino
Pray for more committed ESVEC and GNC volunteer teachers. Pray for workers - Malou, Ann, Jannet, Joy, Mae and Cheche to be strengthened and protected in God’s might and as they minister to children. Pray for additional lending library materials, and funds to supply the monthly ministry expenses, and for a vehicle for the ministry.
March 7 - 13
Central Pangasinan - Emily Ferrer
Pray for Emily’s leadership. Pray for more ministry opportunities to open that more children could be reached.
SURIGAO DEL SUR - Diana Panes
Praise God for the opening of a ministry in Tandag, Surigao del Sur. Pray for the recruitment of committee members, supporters and volunteers through the monthly church promotions. Pray for additional lending library materials; and for Diana to be encouraged and enabled in her new assignment.
LAGUNA (SINILOAN) - Alona Ascańo
Pray the Lord will provide an office for the ministry and for its monthly rent; a computer and some office equipment needs. Pray for regular donors and supporters to be enlisted; and for a scheduled TTC and Lesson Series Workshop.
Zamboanga del Sur - Prescy Tadlas
Pray for our ministry partners, committee members and volunteer teachers. Pray for the Holy Spirit’s move in the hearts of the children so that many will be saved and attend our discipleship ministries.
March 21 - 27
Bohol 1 - Rizza Rapista
Pray God will supply P60,000 more to complete the construction of the CEF building.
NCR SOUTH (MUNTINLUPA) - Helen Salvado
Pray for additional donors for the ministry; and for worker, Helen Salvado. Pray for the different children and training ministries to be truly fruitful.
DAVAO 2 - Ariel Gomez
Pray for additional committee members; and the protection of our worker and volunteers as they conduct film shows in the remote areas. Request God for more financial and prayer partners for the ministry.
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE 2 (LILOY) – Jean Abonales
Pray for additional fulltime workers and volunteer teachers. Pray for the re-organization of the committee.
Pray for an office to be used.
March 14 - 20
ZAMBOANGA CITY/BASILAN - Cristina Alabata
Pray for the committee, staff and volunteers joining hands to minister to children in unreached barangays. Pray for volunteers who will start new GNCs. Pray for the peace and order situation in the area to improve.
AGUSAN DEL NORTE – Jimmy Cortez
Pray for God’s leading for the committee and staff. Pray for additional committee members and volunteers; and the 5-Day Clubs and TCE 1 this summer. Pray for the 2010 goal to be reached.
SULTAN KUDARAT - Precy Estapia
Pray for additional committee members to join and for God’s will for the new set of officers. Pray for the Lord’s anointing upon those who will be elected. Pray for additional fulltime staff and financial partners.
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY– Zenaida Esmael
Pray for new fulltime workers, prayer and share partners and committee members. Pray for provisions for office need of facilities. Also pray for the re-organization of local committee; and the goal to reach 20,000 children this year.
March 28 - 31
BATANGAS 2 - Dorothy Anzaldo
Pray for new fulltime workers, prayer and share partners and committee members. Pray for provisions for office need of facilities. Also pray for the re-organization of local committee; and the goal to reach 20,000 children this year.
Bohol 2 - Lilia Gran
Keep in prayers the spiritual growth of children reached last year. Pray for the health of the workers and their monthly needs. Pray also for funds to purchase new materials for the lending library, a computer and a 4-wheel drive vehicle.
METRO CEBU - Meledie Collamar
Pray for the TTS for the churches in Consolacion, Danao City. Pray for additional materials to put up three lending library centers. Pray for protection as Meledie and her volunteers travel around the area to do ministries.
IFUGAO - Emilia Hanape
Pray for the work in Ifugao based in Lamut. Pray for new ministry partners, committee members, full time workers; and for more ministry opportunities. Pray for expansion of the work to Kasibu, Nueva Viscaya. Pray for a TCE 2 being considered after the national elections.
“Never think that God’s delays are God’s denials.
Hold on; hold fast; hold out. Patience is genius.”
-Georges Louis Leclerc
“In prayer, what matters is not the size of the mountain... but the strength of the mountain mover.”
“ ‘Behold, I am the Lord… is anything too difficult for Me?’ “
Jeremiah 32:27 NASB
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