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| BUKAS-LOOB SA DIYOS (OPEN IN SPIRIT TO GOD) Bukas Loob Sa Diyos Covenant Community, normally referred to simply as “BLD”, is a communion of families and a community of persons, called together as one people through a moment of encounter and a process of renewal, to a relationship of faith, hope and love with God. “Bukas Loob Sa Diyos” is a Filipino phrase. In English, this means “Open In Spirit To God.” Our original name reflects BLD’s country of origin, the Philippines. Today, however, members of the Community live throughout the world. A large number of members are to be found in North America-Canada, Asia and the United States. The community is Roman Catholic in its essence, charismatic in its activities and faithful to the Magisterium of the Church. Each BLD District is under the ecclesial authority of the local Archdiocese. This ensures that all activities and teachings of a BLD District are in accordance with official doctrines and dogmas of the church. BLD members do not fit into any particular mold. As people, we are as unique as God made us, but what we share with each other is our community working with a common mission and vision. While the majority of BLD members are Filipinos, our membership includes brothers and sisters of many nationalities, heritage and backgrounds. What we have in common is our love of the Lord and our decision-as individuals, couples and families-to serve the Lord through our work in our respective BLD Covenant Community. We always welcome everyone who decides to join us in worship at our Corporate Prayer Meetings and other spiritual activities/retreats that we provide each year. You don’t need a membership card and you always have a warm invitation. “For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:20 MISSION We are a community of servants committed to evangelize and witness the love of God through the teachings of the Holy Catholic Church VISION Share the love and word of God to his people in humility and obedience Bring his people closer to him through a moment of encounter and a process of renewal ORGANIZATION Principle: Regardless of role or function, all members are equal, loved, accepted and respected. Membership: Regular, committed, and covenanted members. Members can freely choose to participate in the Christian Discipleship Formation Program of the community. Structure: The community is organized into ministries and apostolates. Every member serves in a ministry and is supported by a coordinating disciple. Governance: Four couples called the District Council of Stewards (DCS) serve as over-all servants. They work with other servants called the District Leadership Conference (DLC). They are under the pastoral authority of the Council of Servant Leaders (CSL) in Manila, Philippines. As a community in general, it is under the Diocese of Phoenix and subservient to the Bishop of Phoenix. REGULAR ACTIVITIES Worship: Corporate Worship: Fridays 7:30PM Eucharistic Celebration: 1st Friday of the month 8:00PM Venue: Our Lady of the Valley Church (Chapel) Phoenix, AZ Word: Word Sharing Circles/Living Word Groups: Fridays during Worship (after reading the Word) Christian Discipleship Formation: Teachings 3rd Weekend of the month Spiritual Retreats Work: Ministry or Apostolate work Warfare: Corporate Intercession: in Church immediately after Friday worship Witness: (See Activities & Venue Directions for specific dates) Marriage Encounter - every year Solo Parents Encounter - every other year Singles Encounter - every other year Youth Encounter - once a year Life in the Spirit Seminar - every year |
BLD PHOENIX District
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