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SFC

We are Singles For Christ

CFC Singles for Christ aims to provide a Christian support environment for single men and women who are as the crossroads of their state of life, choosing between marriage, a religious vocation, or single blessedness.

SFC was established in singapore in 1993 and has presence in many key cities and states of other countries around the world.

Singles for Christ as a support environment:

* teaches the individual the right values to build their future on;
* surrounds the individual with friends who are well-meaning and have a positive influence;
* provides the individual with opportunities to meet potential partners in life who believe in the same Christian goals and values;
* involves the individual in service that prepares them for the responsibility of marriage and family life; and

* helps those with a vocation for the priesthood or religious life to discern their calling.

SFC uses a three-pronged evangelization approach: Attraction, Retention and Transistion. Attraction establishes creative ways of bringing single men and women to community. Retention keeps members actively involved through community life expereince and innovative formation. Transition involves the proper transition of youth to singles and singles to couples.

Pastoral guidance is extended to SFC members following CFC's vast network of households (a cell group of 5 to 8 members) led by a household head. Further, unit heads lead household heads, chapter heads lead unit heads and cluster heads lead chapter heads. Over-all direction is provided by a national council.

Aligning itself to CFC's thrust of "Building the Church of the Poor," Singles for Christ has taken on the SAGIP program of adoption, education and support of street chuildren, starting off with Bagong Silang, the biggest reloaction area of the city, which is the center of CFC's "Work with the Poor."

Ministries

The different SFC committees are formed to provide avenues for members to share their talents and use their gifts for the community. May it be with the arts, music, technology or leadership, you will find a place for you in one of the SFC committees. The different committes are: Music Ministry, Special Events, Support Services, Intercessory, Finance, Records & Logistics and Secretariat.

Music Ministry

The Music Ministry supports activities in SFC and sometimes in CFC or if need be, in other family ministries. Music ministers (MMs) are not only asked to sing and play instruments as others operate the projector, prepare song's softcopy or hardcopy, and other tasks. There are four (4) sub-groups:

1. Treasurer

i. Plans monthly and quarterly budget for the work activities; and
ii. Takes charge in the reimbursements of expenses such taxi fares to transport

musical equipment, etc.

2. Secretary

i. Creates and updates members' list;
ii. Schedules members to support services; and
iii. Announces practices, services, etc.

3. Music Instrument/Equipment Support (MIS)

i. Manages related equipment;
ii. Initiates, partners, and communicates with the rest of the committee / unit heads for

any general requirements/needs, projects or works;
iii. Gives updates/recommendations during service meeting;
iv. Researches new songs to learn; and
v. Conducts trainings of musical instruments e.g., guitar, keyboard, etc.

4. Technical Support (TS)

i. Maintains and updates softcopy and hardcopy version of Praise and Worship songs

list;
ii. Provides laptop and borrows projector from the center; and
iii. Manages the operation of IT equipment during activities

Gawad Kalinga

Gawad Kalinga (GK) , translated in English means “to give care,” and it is an alternative solution to the blatant problem of poverty not just in the Philippines but the world. Its approach is integrated, holistic and sustainable – a concrete action plan to rebuild this nation by harnessing the best of the Filipino – our faith and our patriotism.

To know more about this section, visit www.gawadkalinga.org