THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

PHILIPPINES CENTRAL CONFERENCE

MANILA EPISCOPAL AREA

MEA WIDE CHURCH WORKERS CONVOCATION

OCTOBER 15-18, 2019
BAGUIO CITY

THEME: THEREFORE GO! GROW DEEPER IN LOVE, GROW WIDER IN MISSION, GROW
STRONGER IN SERVICE!
THEME VERSE: Ephesians 4: 1-16
OBJECTIVE: At the end of the Convocation, all participants shall have:
1. Gained working knowledge on self-care due to identified issues affecting the
performance and commitments of church workers (e.g. physical health,
financial, mental hygiene)

2. Deepened understanding of mission in contemporary context, applied to

respective settings.

3. Provided space for healthy conversations and reflections on congregational

development.

4. Pledged their commitments to uphold and implement the Sexual Ethics

Policy of the United Methodist Church-Manila Episcopal Area.

PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES
DAY 1- OCTOBER 15, 2019 Officer of the Day: DS Merlindo Delos Reyes / Dss. Jam Malit
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM ARRIVAL / SETTLING IN Secretariat
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM Orientation and House Rules DS Robert Parcasio
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM OPENING WORSHIP
In-charge: Cluster 1
Communion Stewards: All DS’es
Preacher and Communion Celebrant: Bishop Pete Torio
Strengthening Partnership Between Clergy Resident Bishop, BEA
and Deaconesses
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM DINNER

DAY 2- OCTOBER 16, 2019 Officer of the Day: DS Nazzer Oliveros / Dss. Grace Garduque
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM Personal Hygiene and Breakfast
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM MORNING DEVOTION Cluster 2
BTR: Grow Deeper in Love DS Igmedio Domingo Jr.
DS, Northwest MMD
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM KEYNOTE ADDRESS (Video Presentation) Bishop Cerrie Francisco
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM PLENARY Dr. Mahala Mateo-
The Ministry of Self Care Mabborang
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM WORKSHOP
Sharing of Promising Practices (Ministry of
Self-Care)
 Stress Management/Psycho-social Dr. Erlinda Mones
intervention Dr. Glenn Paraso
 Physical Health Management Dr. Mahala Mateo-
Mabborang
 Personal Financial Management Mr. Jovito Sermonia
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Coffee Break
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM PLENARY SHARING DS Noli Saranilla /
Sharing of Output DS Nehemiah Allera
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Lunch & Siesta
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM PLENARY Rev. Dr. Rodel Acdal
Do No Harm: Sexual Ethics Policy DOM Chair
Presentation
Reactors:
Clergy Woman Rev. Sol Villalon
Deaconess Dss. Sheila Binuya
Pledge of Commitment Signing Facilitator: OD
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM Coffee Break
3:45 PM – 5:00 PM PLENARY Bishop Rudy Juan
BTR: Grow Wider in Mission DEA Resident Bishop
Mission and Evangelism in Today’s Context
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM WORKSHOP
Sharing of Best Practices
 Church Planting DS Jestril Alvarado
 Community Engagement &
Development AA Jerry Gabriel
 Ministry with the Poor DS Danny Roxas
 Campus Ministry DS Elijah Lorenzo
 Ministry to the OFW DS Robert Parcasio
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM PLENARY SHARING Officers of the Day
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Dinner
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM SOLIDARITY FELLOWSHIP CoDS Officers
Per Annual Conference

DAY 3- OCTOBER 17, 2019 Officer of the Day: DS Gilbert Cedillo / Dss. Joy Heradura
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM Breakfast and Personal Hygiene
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM MORNING DEVOTION Cluster 3
BTR: Grow Stronger in Service Bishop Daniel Arichea
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM PLENARY Dr. Bener Agtarap
Congregational Development
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM REFLECTION & HEALTHY CONVERSATIONS Annual Conference
(Per Annual Conference) BOM & CDS Chairperson
  Guided reflection and Healthy
Conversations on Issues and
Challenges on Congregational
Development
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Coffee Break
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM PLENARY SHARING Officers of the Day
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch & Siesta
1:30 PM – 6:00 PM Mini-Sports DS Robert Parcasio
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Dinner
7:00 PM – onwards FREE TIME

DAY 4- OCTOBER 18, 2019 Officer of the Day: DS Rhey Hernandez / Dss. Bless De Leon
6:00 AM – 6:30 AM Personal Devotion / Cabin Devotion
6:30 AM – 7:30 AM Breakfast and Personal Hygiene
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM Preparation for Worship
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Resolutions / Integration Education Committee
Summary highlights, learning insights and
commitments
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM CONSECRATION SERVICE WITH COMMUNION
In-Charge Cabinet
Speaker Bishop Solito Toquero
Liturgist DS Christine Atrero
Message of Song CDS
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Check-out Secretariat
11:00 AM Homeward Bound