United Church of Christ in the Philippines

Middle Luzon Jurisdictional Area/Manila North Conference

Marcela Church of Christ (Disciples)
143 Marcela Village 2, Brgy. F. Homes - Mulawin, CSJDM, Bulacan

Continuation of First Council Meeting for EY 2023-2024

July 2, 2023
The continuation of the First Council meeting was held at the Church Sanctuary with an
Opening Prayer by Elder Evelyn Francisco at 12:30 in the afternoon.
Attendance Present
1. Chairperson Marilyn Palma 10. CEN Jenilyn Pangilinan

2. Vice Chairperson Eljo Francisco 11. CEN Carlo Rafael Fernandez

3. Secretary Consorcia Hayo 12. Deacon Estrella Geron
4. Treasurer K. Joy Pangilinan 13. Deacon Charlie Andrew Gatus
5. Financial Secretary Krishia Anne Gatus 14. Deacon Violeta Dela Rosa
6. Auditor Eunice Dessa Daoa 15. CWA Pres. Maricel Manuel
7. Elder Dolores Manuel 16. UCM Pres. Ernesto Pangilinan
8. Elder Evelyn Francisco 17. CYF Pres. Justin Rene Fernandez
9. Adm Pastor Rev. Sammuel Salen 18. Lay Minister Miguel Camposano Jr.
Absent
1. CEN Gemma Toribio 2. Volunteer Worker DM Herminia Salen
United Church Men (UCM)
Motion # 19 It was moved by CYF President, Justine Rene Fernandez and seconded
by LM Miguel Camposano Jr. that the Plans and Budget of UCM for EY 2023-2024 be
accepted.
Observation/Discussion
1. The Vice Chairperson suggested that the word “outing” be removed from the report,
fellowship only. He also suggested the following not only to UCM but to all Recognized
Church Organizations/Committees.
a. Indicate the Title of the Activity, goal to encourage UCM to be more active and to
see if goal was achieved to see the return of investment, number of attendees,
content of the program.
 b. A fellowship is not just being happy, but what happened after the fellowship?
c. In what way can it be shared to others.
d. To encourage others, start with friendship.
2. It was noticed by the CYF President Justine Rene Fernandez that the Butaw of UCM is
small and that the members of UCM used their own money in the Fellowship.
Suggested that there must be a system in their activities. They should have done more
IGP’s.
LM Miguel Camposano Jr. informed the Council that the members of UCM saved money
just for the said activity.
3. The amount of UCM contribution for the Church Anniversary should be php5,700.00,
just a typographical error.
Motion #20 It was moved by Elder Dolores Manuel and seconded by the Treasurer
Katherine Joy Pangilinan that the Plans and Budget for EY 2023-2024 of UCM be approved.
Christian Women Association (CWA)
Motion #21 It was moved by UCM President Ernesto Pangilinan and seconded by CYF
President Justene Rene Fernandez that the Plans and Budget of CWA for EY 2023-2024 be
accepted.
Motion #22 It was moved by LM Miguel Camposano Jr and seconded by UCM President
that the Plans and Budget of CWA for EY 2023-2024 be approved.
Christian Youth Fellowship (CYF)
Motion #23 It was moved by Elder Evelyn Francisco and seconded by UCM President
Ernesto Pangilinan that the Report, Plans and Budget of CYF be accepted.
Observation/Discussion
1. It was noticed that there is no plan for Christmas caroling. The CYF President suggested
that it must be for the whole church and be one of the projects of CSRD.
2. The Pastor announced that there is a Music Ministry offered by the Living Palms Church
at Palmera. It was declined because there was a previous agreement that the church
will not accept music ministry assistance from outside. Besides, it should be the project
of CEN and it is not included in the agenda.
3. The Secretary suggested that the Officers of CYF talk with members who have cars to
minimize expense on transportation for Christmas Institute and other activities.
4. The Treasurer advised that the CYF’ers who will attend the Christmas Institute save for
their Registration Fee. Parents of some CYF’ers are not Christian, so something must be
done.
5. The UCM President noticed that there are activities that the CYF has no share. The reply,
it is evangelism.
 Motion #24 It was moved by LM Miguel Camposano Jr and seconded by CWA President
Maricel Manuel that the CYF Report, Plans and Budget for EY 2023-2024 be approved.
It was suggested by the Vice Chairperson, Eljo Francisco, that the Meeting of the Church
Council be held every two months. Everybody agreed.
Christian Stewardship and Resource Development (CSRD)
B. General Fund
Discussion/Observations
1. When entering the amount for Everybody’s Birthday during Church Anniversary, indicate
the amount per member. Birthday offering is different from Everybody’s Birthday.
2. It was noticed that the figure for the monthly report for October 2022 and November
2022 is different from the early report.
Per Monthly Report: October 2022 total cash inflow php53, 626.50
November 2022 36,370.00
Per Annual Report October 2022 total cash inflow php 54,926.50
November 2022 36, 570.00
Be careful with figures, even with entry of dates.
3. The amount of donation for the month of January 2023 is supposed to be php21,
400.00 just for food catering. However, amount indicated is only php18,940. 00 The
treasurer informed the Council that the CYF has not given their share of php5,700.00.
The newly installed CYF President will talk with the former President/Vice president.
4. Some council members have not given their pledge for the television set.
Motion #25 It was moved by CWA President Maricel Manuel and seconded by Elder
Evelyn Francisco that the remaining uncollected fund for the television set be the
initial fund for the proposed laptop.
5. Alay ko timbang ko IGP, many members have not paid yet.
6. Alkansya IGP is not compulsory, CSRD was advised to give one alkansya per family.
Deadline of returning the Alkansya is December 2023.
7. The amount of IGP is way behind the projection.
8. The amount of donation for snack must be deleted from the financial report and must
have a separate report. For this EY 2023-2024, there must be a monthly report.
Motion #26 It was moved by CYF President Justine Rene Fernandez and seconded by UCM
President Ernesto Pangilinan that the report of CSRD be approved with corrections.
Solicitation Letter
Discussion
1. To finalize the Solicitation Letter. CEN member Carlo Rafael Fernandez will take the
picture of the prospective, the whole church and the finished portion.
2. CSRD is in-charge of the project.
3. There was a suggestion to give the letter to brethren only. However, it was agreed that
the member himself decide whom to give the letter.
4. The Solicitation letter will be brought to the congregation for approval.
5. Acknowledgement letter will be given to the sponsor/donor.
6. Coordinate with the Conference Minister regarding the printing of receipts.
Motion #27 It was moved by Elder Evelyn Francisco and seconded by UCM President
Ernesto Pangilinan that the Solicitation letter for Church Building construction be approved.
Christian Stewardship and Resource Development Plans and Budget
Motion #28 It was moved by Elder Evelyn Francisco and seconded by UCM President
Ernesto Pangilinan that the Plans and Budget of CSRD for EY 2023-2024 be accepted.
Discussion/Observation
1. The amount of love gift for guest speaker is php2,000.00.
2. Are we still availing the services of the Custodian? Being a custodian is not easy. Let us
not look just on the maintenance of the church orderliness and cleanliness.

3. Lessen participation in MNC activities. Activities mentioned are Annual Fellowship and
Annual session. Allot budget for disciples’ activities.
Motion #28a It was moved by CYF President Justene Rene Fernandez and seconded by Elder
Evelyn Francisco that we allot php 8,000.00 Budget for Disciples Activities.
4. Requesting dialogue with MNC CYF. The offer of the Secretary to communicate with the
President was declined by the Vice Chairperson. Pastor will be the one to communicate.
5. The Administrative Pastor reminded the Church Council that we are 5 months behind
the
payment of WMS. The Vice chairperson said that the book for EY 2022.-2023 is already
closed. Remarks: “kapag nagkulang ba tayo sa gastusin ng simbahan may ibibigay ba sa
atin?”, “Do we have to be tapat with our tithes”, “we are giving sa kaya natin”, “kapag
nagkukulang tayo ang affected hindi ang MNC, sa ibang gawain nagtitipid” “parang may
utang pa na dapat bayaran”. Pastor suggested that we inform MNC about our giving of
 WMS. The Vice chairperson, separate 22% weekly, “cge subukan natin magbigay starting
June 2023”. The Secretary suggested that the giving of WMS must be parallel with the
giving of tithes and offering. The UCM President shared what he read “Do you love God”
Motion #29 It was moved by CYF President Justine Rene Fernandez and seconded by
Elder Evelyn Francisco that the Plans and Budget of CSRD for EY 2023-2024 be approved with
changes.
Adjournment
The Council meeting was adjourned with a closing prayer by the Chairperson, Marilyn Palma.

Certified true and correct

Consorcia C. Hayo
Secretary

Noted by

Marilyn Palma Rev. Sammuel Salen

Chairperson Administrative Pastor