CI - FAA Grant Proposal 2012

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FELLOWSHIP OF ASIAN-AMERICANS, NIC, UMCFUNDING APPLICATION FOR THE YEAR 2012

(Application Deadline: March 15, 2012)

I. Name, address and phone number of the sponsoring United Methodist Church or Agencyapplying for funding:

Name: _Filipino American United Methodist Ministry of NIC__

Address: _Prince of Peace United Methodist Church

_1400 Arlington Heights Road

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007__

Phone: _(847) 439-0668__________________________________

Fax:

II. Describe the Proposed Program (if you need more space, use a separate page):

Youth Christmas Institute

This program was designed by the youth leaders and pastors of the Northern Illinois

Conference to develop and sustain servant leadership among the youth and go beyond the

borders and reach out to the community. Filipino-American pastors of NIC has recently

convened and organized a caucus, which they named the Filipino-American United

Methodist Ministry of Northern Illinois Conference. Along with the youth leaders, they

identified the needs of the young people today, and from these needs emerged the Youth

Christmas Institute.

This program surfaced from the youths desire to explore the parameters of their faith and

their desire to learn what is required as effective servant leaders of the church even at a

young age. Furthermore, they seek to not only focus on themselves, but instead exercise their

faith through serving others. Their commitment is reflected in their mission statement:

Through faithful servant leadership, fellowship, biblical study, and mission we grow in our

relationship with God and one another.

The major project of the program is to hold this December a five-day leadership

retreat/camp designed to develop leadership skills as they serve in an urban setting, called

the Christmas Institute. The rationale for attending described by one youth member as

follows: Christmas Institute (CI) is a place where we can get away from the hustle and

bustle of the material world and strengthen our relationships with God. We see through theconsumer holiday Christmas has become and are reminded of what it is really about. We

learn about being leaders and about serving others in need. We meet other Christians and

make lifelong friends. We are given the chance to serve as peer mentors. In that way, CI

shows us that we cannot do everything in the world, but we can always do something.

Together, with our fellow Christians, we can make a positive difference.

CI is an annual youth event started by the Filipino workers in the United States. The


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camp usually runs for three to five days and its goal is to empower young people to become

effective leaders through bible studies, group activities, lectures and fellowship. CI used to be

a joint between the North Central Jurisdiction and South Eastern Jurisdiction. However, as

aforementioned, in 2011, the Northern Illinois Conference decided to holds its own event,

starting the year 2012. We aim to make CI a more multi-racial camp by tapping into our

Hispanic, Asian, and American communities.

Although CI is held every December, numerous events are held prior to theculminating gathering at the end of the year. This summer, a Sports Fest will be held for

prospective delegates in order to emphasize the role of brotherhood and fellowship in a

Christian life. Furthermore, a Pre-CI gathering will be held, to preview the upcoming

anticipated event. On the other hand, a Post-CI gathering will also be held to talk about

improvements and highlights of the occasion.

Derived from the first book of Corinthians, chapter 12 verses 12 to 31, this years theme is

Grace Anatomy. Aside from building a relationship with our God, each of us has a role in

our Christian society and it is very important that the youth are aware of this duty. Just as

the body cannot function without its parts, the church cannot function without its people. We

are Gods hands and it is our job to fulfill his will.

We have a lot of plans in the upcoming year, and we recognize the importance of FAAs

financial support in the success of our activities. As our youth continues their journey of

faith, they will surely let their light shine throughout the world, never giving up from the

drawbacks and challenges of their generation. We sincerely request that you pray for our

ministries and our young people. Thank you and may God continue to pour His blessings

upon FAA.

III. What are the goals of this program?

We celebrate, we connect and we contribute. The youth through this program seeks to:

- recognize and affirm their roles as young leaders in the transformation of the church

and our society;

- develop servant-leadership among them;

- become instruments of spreading Gods love and the Good News to their community

through ministries of peace and justice; striving to live a life pleasing to the Lord; and

- provide a venue of fellowship among Filipino-American youths of NIC in celebrating the

life and ministry of the church

IV. $_1,400__ being requested. (Attach budget, indicating all sources of income.)

V. Have you applied for FAA funding before? (If yes, have you submitted the report for the lastfunded program? Both financial and program reports need to included with this application.)

No. Christmas Institute in NIC was established in 2011, and this is the first time we

are applying for funding from FAA.


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VI. Names of two persons who are writing support letters:

1. _Rev. Reuel Talapian, St. Johns UMC (Oak Park)

2. _Rev. Romir Esguerra, Calvary UMC (Villa Park)

VII. Contact Person:

Name: _Rev. Cerna Castro Rand

Address: _Prince of Peace United Methodist Church

_1400 Arlington Heights Road


Phone: _(847) 532-1538__________________________________

VIII. Signature of person submitting the proposal:

__________________________________________ Date: _________________

IX. If the check should be sent to a person or group other than stated in Item I, please give thename and address of the person or the group:

Name: _Prince of Peace United Methodist Church

Address: _1400 Arlington Heights Road


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