CFC GMA Solemn Charge Echo Conference  

Asian Institute of Technology
Conference Center
​Saturday, 9 June 2018

Our theme for 2018, the 2nd letter of Timothy, was written by Paul while in prison in Rome. Paul knew that his ministry was coming to an end and this pastoral epistle depicts his courage and hope in the face of discouragements. It points to his preaching of the gospel as a reason for his imprisonment and he offers Timothy, as a motive for steadfastness, his own examples of firmness in faith despite adverse circumstances. The letter suggests that Timothy should prepare others to replace him as Paul has prepared him. 
As our journey continues, the Holy Spirit is giving us through this last of the pastoral epistles a roadmap on the work of a pastor or shepherd in caring for the community under his solemn charge. We are reminded as well to stir into flame the gift of God - the fire of "first love" in our faith encounter with him.

Tentative programme

07:00-07:30  Arrival 
07:30-08:00  Rosary
08:00-09:00  Mass
09:00-09:15  Morning worship
09:15-09:20  Welcoming remarks (Edgar Dante, CFC Thailand)
09:20-10:40  Session 1: The Gift Within Us (Speaker: Kirby Llaban) 
10:40-12:00  Session 2: Called and Chosen (Speaker: NIc Escalona) 
12:00-13:00  Lunch break
13:00-13:10 Surprise number (CFC Myanmar)
13:10-13:20  Afternoon worship
13:20-14:40  Session 3: Proclaim the Word (Rene Bello) 
14:40-16:00  Session 4: Put Up with Hardships (Bong Arjonillo)
16:00-17:20  Session 5: Fulfill Your Ministry (Rommel Ancheta) 
17:20-18:00  Praisefest and closing announcements
​18:00-19:00  Fellowship and dinner 

Session 1 speaker - Kirby Llaban

Kirby Llaban is a CFC full time pastoral worker and overall pastoral formation office coordinator. He is a motivational speaker, author and trainer. His book, "The Fired Up Life: Passion Principles to Motivate You for Work and Life" reveals his thoughts and insights about how to live out our calling in this world and to maximize what God has given us. For more about him, visit ​http://www.thefireduplife.com/about/

Session 2 speaker - Nic Escalona

Nic Escalona is the EMPO Head of CFC. He supervises the training, request and deployment of missionaries in CFC

Session 3 speaker - Rene Bello

Rene Bello is the GMA Coordinator for CFC

Session 4 speaker - Bong Arjonillo

Bong Arjonillo, a member of the CFC International Council and former Country Coordinator for CFC Thailand.

Session 5 speaker - Rommel Ancheta

Chapter head, Young couples programme coordinator, Ablaze Communications president, CFC Communication Director

Venue

Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) Conference Center Auditorium, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Location link: AIT Center

Registration

Registration fee: Baht 600 (US$ 20) per person, inclusive of lunch, dinner, snacks, conference T-shirt. 

Accompanying children
  • 13 years and above = full rate of Baht 600 with T-shirt
  • 6 years to 12 years = half rate of Baht 300 with T-shirt
  • 6 years below = no registration fee no T-shirt : Baht 200 with T-shirt

For members from CFC Thailand:
To register, contact your chapter/area leaders and make the payment on or before Monday, 7 May 2018  (Extended until 21 May 2018).

For members from outside Thailand:
To register, contact Edgar and Moonyeen Dante at etdante@gmail.com on or before Monday, 7 May 2018. (Extended until 21 May 2018).

Accommodation 

Participants needing accommodation at AIT campus should contact Edgar and Moonyeen on or before 7 May 2018. (Extended until 21 May 2018).
​Available options include:
  • AIT Conference Center Hotel (OLD WING: Baht 963 per night single; Baht 1,100 per night double : NEW WING 1,365 per night single; Baht 1,525 double)
  • AIT two-bedroom units (Baht 1,200 per night, can accommodate up to 3 couples each unit)
  • Hosting (limited availability)