Each month, everyone in the Chapter gathers together for a Chapter Prayer Assembly (CPA).
For you were called for freedom, brothers.
But do not use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh;
rather, serve one another through love.
Galatians 5:13
Opening worship (exhortation, songs, prayers)
Sharing or witnessing of blessings
Teaching
Other activities -- e.g., games, honoring
Announcements
Pray over those celebrating their birthdays and anniversaries for the month
Closing worship (song and prayer)
Fellowship
Tell them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, ready to share,
1 Timothy 6:18
The service team can be composed of
Opening and closing worship leaders
Music ministry
Sharers
Speakers (when there is a teaching)
Game masters (when applicable)
Others
I have an apple. You have an orange.
If we exchange what we have, I would have your orange, and you would have my apple.
I am joyful for God's blessings. You are joyful for God's blessings.
If we exchange what we have, I would still have my joy plus the joy you gave;
you would still have your joy plus the joy I gave.
Praise God for the abundance of joy!
God created man to give and share His great abundance.
Testimony of the blessings that you or your family experienced recently
Stories of how our God has used you, your family, or your brethren in spreading God's love to others
Inspiration that you can give to others by your presence and active participation in the songs, prayers, other activities in the event
A cheerful heart that is docile (teachable) through works of the Holy Spirit
A servant heart so that you can joyfully help and serve to have a memorable, meaningful, and joyful gathering
An intention to build a closer relationship with your brothers and sisters in the community
An intention to show our love to our brothers and sisters during the event
An the intention to know more about community life (the CFC culture)
Anything to contribute to the vibrancy of the event (coordinate with the service team as needed)
When every person brings something to the CPA,
everyone brings home a whole lot more!
Learning, reflections, and inspirations from the exhortation, songs, prayers, sharing, teaching, and fellowship
Inspiration and joy from the service and fellowship
A better discernment and appreciation of how the Holy Spirit lives in you, your family, and our community
Joy of serving and knowing more about our brothers and sisters
The love that you experienced from our brothers and sisters
Joy of finding more meaning of being part of this community
A greater yearning for the Lord and His Word
Action items to integrate your "take-aways" into your marriage and family life
Action items for a deeper faith and a better prayerful and sacramental life
Action items of how you can actively participate in building the Church of the Home and the Church of the Poor
A stronger desire to live in the Holy Spirit and spread God's transforming love
Prayer. Study Scripture. Sacraments. Witnessing and Service. Fellowship.