CFC Vietnam: ‘GOING STRONG AT 13’
It was a 3-day long celebration for Couples for ChristVietnamto commemorate its 13 years as a community in this vibrant city ofHo Chi Minh.
The celebration kicked off on Friday, 19th August 2011. Bro. Joe Tale, a member of the CFC International Council and Director for Social Ministry, gracedVietnam with his presence and shared a short yet vivid and profound reflection of how it is to be a servant in the Couples for Christ. His wisdom truly inspired everyone.
Celebration continued on Saturday, 20th August, at the new building of the Pink Church, Hai Ba Trung, HCMC. Being on its 13th year, CFC-Vietnam went “HIP HOP”, with each member arriving donned in cool baseball caps, baggy shirts, and of course, studded bling . Just like an active and excited teenager, each Family Ministry showcased their creativity and talent through a variety of presentations, involving hip hop performances, a musical skit, and a traditional love song presented by our very own Vietnamese brethren. And not to be out done, Bro. Joe Tale, Bro. George and Sis. Cynthia Campos revealed their own talents, with an impromptu song and upbeat dance moves. Without a doubt, it was a memorable night filled with fun, laughter, camaraderie and most especially, love.
To conclude the festivities, CFC-Vietnam took part in the ANCOP Global Walk on Sunday, 21st August, held at the grounds of the Ton Duc Thang Pastoral Centre. After the walk was a Holy Mass celebrated by Fr. Christian, a former YFC leader in Illigan, then followed by a short exhortation. The messages from Bro. Renan Danganan (CFC-VN Expat Country Head), Bro. Antit Macatol (CFC-VN Head of Evangelization) and Bro. George Campos (CFC-VN Country Coordinator) definitely motivated and empowered everyone to take the next step of our mission here in Vietnam- to go out of our comfort zones and reach out to our Vietnamese brethren across the country.
Additionally, a special ‘Thank you’ goes out to those who participated in the anniversary logo competition held prior to the successful celebration and for those who shared their insights as to what “Going Strong at 13” is all about.
Above is the winning entry, which became the official logo printed on the anniversary t-shirts. The logo consists of a fire to represent the love, hope and passion of each member towards the mission of evangelization; a pearl which symbolizes the 30 years of CFC, and each of the Family Ministry’s logos to signify their unity to the call of ‘One Mission..One Vision..’ Like the message from JS 1:6 inscribed at the bottom of the logo, CFC-Vietnam will remain strong and courageous in spreading the good news to inherit the land God has promised them.
The members of CFC-Vietnam, both local and expatriate, extend their warm and special appreciation to our dynamic country coordinators Bro. George and Sis. Cynthia Campos and Bro. Joe Tale for taking the time out of their busy schedules to attend this momentous event.
As our chant goes “CFC YO! CFC GO!”, we Yo and we Go to the challenge of evangelization throughoutVietnam.
All Glory and Praise be to GOD!
By: Annette Taguba
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