1. THEME: “RUNNING THE RACE TO WIN”
28th CFC ANNIVERSARY
LUNETA GRANDSTAND
27 JUNE 2009
THEME: “RUNNING THE RACE TO WIN”

2. CREATIVE HANDLE: OLYMPICS
RATIONALE:
The overall look and feel of the venue is like that of the Olympics, the theme focusing on the concept of “running the race to win”, consistent with this year’s CFC theme of moving “Forward in Christ”. We want to deliver the message that just like athletes determined to win the gold, we too are determined to accomplish our goal – our prize in Jesus.

3. Big sectors plus adopted Philippine regions or International regions…
AREA ASSIGNMENTS:
Big sectors plus adopted Philippine regions or International regions…
Big North + Mindanao
Big East + Eastern Visayas + Southern Tagalog
Big West + Northern Luzon
Big Central + Central Luzon + Central Visayas
Big South + Western Visayas + Bicol + International
This grouping will be reflected in village (booths) assignments, as well as parade entries.

4. CREATIVE THEME ASSIGNMENTS:
Creative themes will also be reflected in village designs and decor, and parade entries
1. CYCLING

5. CREATIVE THEME ASSIGNMENTS:
Creative themes will also be reflected in village designs and decor, and parade entries
2. MOTORCYCLE RACE /
MOTOCROSS

6. 3. REGATTA / SAILBOAT RACE
CREATIVE THEME ASSIGNMENTS:
Creative themes will also be reflected in village designs and decor, and parade entries
3. REGATTA / SAILBOAT RACE

7. CREATIVE THEME ASSIGNMENTS:
Creative themes will also be reflected in village designs and decor, and parade entries
4. DRAGON BOAT RACE

8. CREATIVE THEME ASSIGNMENTS:
Creative themes will also be reflected in village designs and decor, and parade entries
5. SWIMMING

9. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES:
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM FAMILY DAY / BOOTH ACTIVITIES
Village assignments – Metro Manila big sectors, with adopted areas
Village theme (creative and pastoral)– will be drawn by lots, and will be reflected in booth decorations and parade entries
Village activities – games and gimmicks; FLAME booth; cell phone charging stations; photo exhibit regarding pastoral theme which highlights the accomplishments/works of the areas

10. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES:
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM AMAZING RACE/OBSTACLE COURSE
One team (“family”) will be formed from each village – CFC couple, plus members from the family ministries, but not necessarily blood related
One course/mission will be accomplished in each village, related to the creative theme assigned to the area (For example – Paper boat race for the village with the Regatta theme)
Race requires each “family” (team) to visit all the villages
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM ASSEMBLY FOR PARADE

11. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES:
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM ANNIVERSARY PARADE
Opening production number (ala Olympics opening ceremonies),
with flip cards at
grandstand –
28”

12. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES:
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM ANNIVERSARY PARADE
Large CFC flag, covering the width of the race track, carried by fulltime CFC missionaries will signal the start of the parade

13. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES:
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM ANNIVERSARY PARADE
CFC Council will be at the forefront of the parade, in F1 car race outfit, consistent with the “Forward in Christ” F1 concept during the Araneta Leaders Conference

14. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES:
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM ANNIVERSARY PARADE
Parade entries of the 5 area assignments will follow; Entry composition are as follows:
1. Banner with the pastoral theme assignment
2. Production # / playground demonstration related to the creative theme – 30 to 50 dancers/performers
3. Paraders wearing Anniversary shirts, with props/gimmick like flaglets, balloons, giveaways, etc. – 200 to 500 paraders
4. Area banners, flags, etc.
NOTE: Paraders are encouraged to parade as a FAMILY, and shouldn’t be divided into the ministries within the area

15. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES:
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM ANNIVERSARY PARADE
During the parade, VO will announce trivia and accomplishments of the area currently parading
1. Area covered (per sector/region)
2. Presence in all parishes, schools, etc. (percentage)
3. Number of GK areas
4. Presence of CFC ministries (Fam Min, Soc Min)
5. Percentage growth in numbers

16. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES:
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM SYMBOLIC LIGHTING OF THE TORCH
Torch bearers consist of a delegation of 28 pairs of father & son runners, the torch being passed from father to son; numbers on the runners
signify the years since CFC started

17. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES:
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM SYMBOLIC LIGHTING OF THE TORCH
Fire poi dancers will accompany the torch bearers; segue to the lighting of the torch

18. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES:
5:00 PM – 5:15 PM SYMBOLIC LIGHTING OF THE TORCH
VO to explain “fire” as a symbol of the Holy Spirit, thus saying that CFC moves forward in the Holy Spirit
Torch lighting segues to a “fire dance” – dancers wearing fire colors (red, orage, yellow) with “fire”-like props of the same color scheme (Music – “Spirit of Revival”)

19. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES:
5:00 PM – 5:15 PM SYMBOLIC LIGHTING OF THE TORCH
Fire-like props:
FABRIC/RIBBON
POI

20. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES:
5:00 PM – 5:15 PM SYMBOLIC LIGHTING OF THE TORCH
Fire-like props:
FLAGS/VERTICAL
BANNERS

21. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES:
5:00 PM – 5:15 PM SYMBOLIC LIGHTING OF THE TORCH
Fire-like props:
GYMNASTICS
RIBBONS

22. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES:
5:15 PM – 5:30 PM OPENING WORSHIP & NATIONAL ANTHEM
Music from fire dance segues to the opening worship (fast songs, while fire dancers move to the grandstand in preparation for the National anthem
Opening worship segues to the National Anthem,
as fire dancers move to
position and discard their
“fire” costume to reveal
Phil flag colors (white,
yellow, blue, red) and form
one big “human” flag on the
track

23. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES:
5:15 PM – 5:30 PM OPENING WORSHIP & NATIONAL ANTHEM
After the National Anthem, as fire dancers exit the grandstand, leaders from the areas (Regional Area Heads) go up onstage to pledge their targets for next year
1. Evangelization
2. Building the Church of the Home
3. Building the Church of the Poor
End with new IC being introduced to the assembly, and giving their own pledge
Logistics set-up for Lord’s Day during the pledge

24. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES:
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM THE LORD’S DAY
International Council with their wives lead the Lord’s Day on a large table onstage, while the rest of the participants take part in the celebration in their specific assigned areas (just like last year)
Live band to provide music of the Lord’s Day (29AD Band)
Tambourine dance
(HOLD Dance Min)
to accompany songs
within the Lord’s Day

25. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES:
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM FEAST OF THE CHAMPIONS
Final prayer of the Lord’s Day to include blessing of the food
Bounty parade, including Lechon parade to start the feast
Participants have potluck dinner, and fellowship with brothers and sisters
Live band entertainment (29AD Band) during the first half hour, interspersed with raffle draw
Ministry segments which include an AVP of the highlights of their conferences, plus a production number showing their conference theme, and an AVP of the ministry’s international coordinator thanking the Lord for blessings of the year, and directions for the coming year
Celebrities and other entertainment

26. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES:
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM ANNIVERSARY MUSICALE
Starts with an AVP of a runner going through several “finish lines” signifying the milestones of the community for the past 28 years
Storyline involves milestones of the community, as well as the CFC theme for the year (Phil 3: 13-14)
Creative handle still carries the Olympics theme, reflected in the production numbers within the musicale
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM HOLY EUCHARIST & ANNIVERSARY MESSAGE

27. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES:
9:30 PM – 10:00 PM PRAISEFEST & FIREWORKS
Father and son pair to lead the Praisefest
Music Min – MCG Band
Fireworks c/o sponsor
(hopefully!)