What is LCF Program?

Living the Christian Faith Program

The LCF is the beginning course leading into a life of faith and action. More specifically, it is the entry
point into cfC-gk.
The LCF is evangelism. It is proclamation of the gospel.
Its goal is to draw couples into a renewed commitment to the Lord. Through it they experience the
work of the Holy Spirit in their lives.
Structure and Content
A. The LCF, including the orientation session is for a total of 6-9 weeks depending on the areas
preference.
6 WEEKS

7 WEEKS

9 WEEKS

WEEK 1

Session 1

Session 1

Session 1

WEEK 2

Sessions 2 & 3

Sessions 2 & 3

Session 2

WEEK 3

Sessions 4 & 5

Sessions 4 & 5

Session 3

WEEK 4

Session 6

Session 6

Session 4

WEEK 5

Session 7

Session 7

Session 5

WEEK 6

Session 8 & 9

Session 8

Session 6

WEEK 7

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Session 9

Session 7

WEEK 8

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Session 8

WEEK 9

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Session 9

B. The Lord's Day celebration at the end of LCF.

1. It is an opportunity to experience the Lord's Day.
2. It is a time of fellowship and sharing.
3. announcement of groupings
Dynamics
A. Format :
Single Talk Session:
30 minutes Team Call time/ Worship/ Team meeting
30 minutes - Arrival / Registration / Fellowship
30 minutes Prayer, and or Songs and prayer, Ice Breaker
45 minutes -Talks
30 minutes Group discussion, sharing, open forum
15 minutes Fellowship, announcements, & Closing Prayer
30 minutes team meeting
Double talk session:
30 minutes Team Call time/ Worship/ Team meeting
30 minutes - Arrival / Registration / Fellowship
30 minutes Prayer, and or Songs and prayer, Ice Breaker
45 minutes Talks

5 minutes - Break/Ice Breaker

45 minutes - Talks
30 minutes Group discussion, sharing, open forum
15 minutes Fellowship, announcements, & Closing Prayer
30 minutes team meeting
Thus the sessions would normally last about 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Handouts are given out to participants at the end of each talk. They include a brief talk outline, a
discussion starter, daily Scripture readings for the week, and recommended additional readings.
B. The talks, discussion, and fellowship are the vital ingredients of an LCF. They are the proven
formula for drawing couple for christ.
Roles and Responsibilities of the Team
As the participants experience 6-9 Weekends of Living out the Christian Faith, they need to be
guided in order to understand Gods message for them. The Lord uses instruments in spreading His love, and
we are His instruments.
Team Leaders
1. Each LCF has two team leaders. (1 brother, 1 sister)
a. Brother
i. Leads sessions (e.g. introduce the speakers, lead prayers)
However, in leading the LCF, he must also consider the suggestions of the
whole team.
b. Sister
i. Respond to the needs of the sisters
ii. Provide input in planning and conducting the LCF
c. Both
i. team leaders watch over the whole LCF and ensure that all aspects are being
handled in the proper way.
ii. works hand-in-hand with the team.
iii. sees to it that each participant in the LCF is cared for well and is growing in
his/her own response to God's call.
iv. Assigns prayer partners
v. Rallies the team together, lead team meetings, inspires, encourages and
gives loving correctionor corrective criticism when necessary.
vi. They are not given discussion groups to handle because as the facilitators
care for their groups, the team leaders care for the team. Concerned with the
spiritual aspect of the LCF.
vii. Must be prepared to give the talks anytime the speaker is not able to arrive.
Service Team Leaders
1. Ideally, each LCF has two service team leaders. (1 brother, 1 sister)
2. Takes good care of the practical aspect of the LCF
a. Announcements/house-rules
b. Give assignments to the service team and support
i. Prayer Warriors/intercessors
ii. Arrangement and cleanliness of session hall
iii. Snacks
3. Not being given a discussion group to concentrate on the task given

4. Venue Preparation
Service Team and Support
1. Gets assignments from service team leaders and Team leaders
Facilitators
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Leads discussion groups

Facilitates one-to-one sessions and pray-over sessions
Acts as peer guide to help participants come to Jesus
The first one to participate in singing and prayer to fully lead the participants
Facilitators should not acquire absences during LCF since they are the one considered
closest to the participants, in any case absences may not be avoided, the team leaders
should be advised ahead of time.
6. Should be prepared to conduct make up sessions with the participants
Music Ministry
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Plays songs to gather people

Teaches worship songs and plays during worship
Prepares song sheets
Prepares song line ups in coordination with the team leaders
Leads the group in worshipping the Lord, second to the worship leader.

Conclusion
God loved us first, and so we are born because of love.
Our existence on earth means showing our utmost love for the almighty and our love for our neighbours. And
so, let us not forget one thing: we evangelize people and we get to introduce Jesus to them, it is our business.
We market God by being an example to the participants and by seeing God in each of them. By doing so, we
do not live by words but by actions.
Serving in LCF is Gods way of giving us an opportunity to grow and to know him more. Let us not be afraid,
but let us claim Gods victory as we equip ourselves to be of better service to him and his people!
How to conduct LCF?
Session 1
Divided into 3 parts
1. Orientation - 15 minutes
o For the speaker/team leader to explain the objective of the whole 9 sessions
o Leveling expectations with the participants
2. Talk Proper - 45 minutes
o Talk Title - Gods Greatest Love and Plan for Us
3. Group Discussion and Sharing - 30 minutes
Session 2
Talk title: Jesus Christ, Son of God: Heart of Christianity
Objective: Explain to the participant the importance of Jesus Christ to us Christians. Who is He in our
lives?

Duration:
o Talk Proper 45 minutes
o Group Discussion and Sharing 30 minutes

Session 3
Talk Title : The Two Inseparable Graces
Objective: To Lead the Participants to understand and respond Gods offer of salvation.
1st One-to-One Session will be conducted within the week
o Ask facilitators to schedule One-to-One meeting with his/her group members preferably in their
respective homes
o Start with a short prayer then direct conversation that would led participants to open up and
share his life, vices that he wants to give up, and serious sins he wants to repent.
Ex: adultery, stealing, murder, etc
Avoid using the word One-to-One with the participants rather ask them for a
Home Visit and during the visit/meeting explain the essence and importance of
the activity.
Talk Duration 45 minutes
Group Discussion and Sharing 30 minutes
Session 4
Talk Title : The Two Greatest Commandments
Objective: For the Participant to realize that Loving God & Loving your neighbour is Gods command
and truly cant be separated.
Talk duration 45 minutes
Group Discussion and Sharing 30 minutes
Session 5
Talk Title : The Christian Family
Objective: To be able to know the importance of family in the society and to understand Gods plan for
the family.
Talk Duration 45 minutes
Group Discussion and Sharing 30 minutes
Wrap-up the group discussion with a reminder: For the participants should hear mass and it is a must
for them to receive the sacrament of Confession to prepare for the next weeks Empowerment Session.
Team Tongues Workshop should be scheduled within the week, after Session 5
Session 6
Talk Title: Life in the Holy Spirit
Objective: To introduce the 9 gifts of the Holy Spirit and to prepare the participants for the
empowerment
Talk Duration 45 minutes
After talk 6, the facilitator will schedule a second one-to-one with the members within the week.
Session 7
Talk Title: Empowerment of the Holy Spirit and our empowered life
The session is divided into 3 parts
o 1st part - mini talk
o 2nd part - empowerment
Praying over
Dim light but not too dark
No more singing, rather go straight to your prayer
Posture of the Prayer Partner

You are there to help and not to take over

Not so dramatic, rather focus and concentrate on the prayer
3rd part Worship to be led by the speaker.

Session 8
Talk Title: Growing together in Spirit in Life and Mission
Talk Duration 45 minutes
Group Discussion and Sharing 30 minutes
Practices for the dedication program should be scheduled with in the week
Important: for the meantime, all speakers in this session are cfC-gk council members, Fulltime workers
(ministries and gk), District and Area head only.
Session 9
Talk Title: Transformation in Christ
Session is divided into the following:
o Talk Proper & Dedication Ceremony
o Program
o Dinner (optional)
Session duration : depends on the Team Preparation
Additional important reminders in conducting LCF
1. Suggested attire when conducting & attending LCF:
Sunday dress
Casual but not revealing outfit
2. One Session-One Speaker
3. Same speaker for Session 6 & Tongues Workshop
4. Attendance:
Team is allowed to accept participants until Session 3 ONLY
Participants is allowed to have 2 absences. And an immediate make up session is to be
scheduled with in the week prior to the next session.
Make up session is to be conducted by the respective facilitator or they can schedule a
group make up session and decide among themselves who will be the speaker.
5. We will not allow any absences during Session 3, 6 & 8. For conducting make-up session is quite
impossible. In this case, its up for the facilitators to ask & encourage 100% attendance from
participants
6. Double talks every session is allowed provided the speakers will deliver the whole outline and not to
shorten the talks. In this case LCF should be conducted in extended time.
7. Team members are expected to be in the venue an hour before LCF schedule.
8. It is also advisable for the Team to have a short meeting & Team worship before the session starts.
9. Register your LCF seminar in the office a month before schedule. It is for info dissemination &
announcement during the Family Min. Assembly & 1st Friday Assembly.
10. The office will be the one to assign the speakers.