PHILIPPINE INTERSECTORAL MINISTERS ALLIANCE FELLOWSHIP FOR TRANSFORMATION INC. (PIMAFT NATIONAL – VISAYAS)
A Program for Good Governance and Nationwide Transformation
To promote nation-building through good governance by producing righteous leadership through mobilizing and commissioning Christian leaders and professionals to become chaplains and workplace ministers in their respective sectors and spheres of influence, especially in local government units that will unite the proponents of the mandate on nation transformation and moral recovery under the spirit of cooperation and working together.
SEC. REG. NO. 2025100225351-04
TIN: 692-197-896-00000
Date: October 15, 2026
To: All Pastors, Church Leaders, Coaches, and Sports Ministry Coordinators, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental
Subject: Official Invitation, Master Program and Guidelines — PIMAFT 1st Founding Anniversary and Inter-Church Sports Tournament Final Championship
Dear Pastors, Church Leaders and Ministers:
Warm greetings in the precious name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!
As we approach the grand culmination of our Inter-Church Sports Tournament and celebrate our 1st Founding Anniversary, we give all glory, praise, and thanksgiving to God for His faithfulness, unity, and transformation across our city. We formally invite you, your pastoral staff, delegates, athletes, and local church members to gather with us from October 27 to 29, 2026, at the Barangay Rizal Covered Court Gym under our anniversary theme, “TRANSFORMING THE MARKETPLACE” (Developing Marketplace Ministers, Reaping the Harvest for God’s Kingdom).
Our theme is anchored in Colossians 3:23: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”
MASTER PROGRAM SCHEDULE
DAY 1: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
The focus of Day 1 is the Grand Motorcade, Post-Motorcade Opening Program, Women’s Volleyball Finals, PIMAFT Sports Club Selection and Commissioning, and Formal Player Presentation for the December League.
The program will begin from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM with the assembly for the motorcade at Center Mall, in front of San Carlos City Hall. From 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM, the Grand Anniversary Motorcade and Parade of Banners will proceed through the major thoroughfares toward Barangay Rizal Covered Court Gym. Every participating local church and team must carry its official team or church banner bearing its logo during the parade.
From 3:15 PM to 3:30 PM, participants will arrive at the gym for the seating of delegations and the mounting and display of church banners. The Post-Motorcade Opening Program will take place from 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM, featuring the National Anthem, doxology, welcome address, pastoral exhortation, and opening prayer. Finally, from 4:45 PM to 5:00 PM, the court will be prepared, and teams will have their warm-up session.
DAY 1: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 (Continued)
The evening program will feature the Women’s Volleyball Battle for Bronze (Third-Place Match), scheduled from 5:00 PM to 6:20 PM, between the losing teams of Semi-Final 1 and Semi-Final 2. From 6:30 PM to 7:50 PM, the Women’s Volleyball Battle for Gold (Championship Finals) will take place between the winners of Semi-Final 1 and Semi-Final 2.
From 7:50 PM to 9:00 PM, PIMAFT will conduct the Sports Club Organization and Player Presentation. All basketball and volleyball teams, coaches, and pastors will assemble for the formal selection and appointment of officers for the PIMAFT Sports Club – San Carlos City Chapter. The program will also include the official roster submission and courtside player lineup presentation for the upcoming December League, followed by a commissioning and dedication prayer for sports officers, coaches, and participating athletes.
DAY 2: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
The focus of Day 2 will be the Men’s Basketball Battle for Bronze and the extended PIMAFT Youth Night Worship Celebration. From 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM, teams and officials will gather for attendance checking, registration, and warm-up activities. From 5:00 PM to 6:20 PM, the Men’s Basketball Battle for Bronze (Third-Place Match) will be played between the losing teams of Semi-Final 1 and Semi-Final 2.
From 6:20 PM to 9:00 PM, the PIMAFT Youth Night Worship Celebration will take place, beginning with an opening prayer and praise and worship led by the youth worship band. The celebration will feature creative presentations, youth ministry activities, an exhortation and keynote message, a prayer of dedication, and a youth unity fellowship. The evening will conclude with an open praise and worship jam session until 9:00 PM, providing an opportunity for young people to worship God, strengthen their fellowship, and celebrate unity in Christ.
DAY 3: Thursday, October 29, 2026
The focus of Day 3 will be the Men’s Basketball Battle for Gold, Ministerial Exhibition Game, venue transformation and table setup, PIMAFT First Founding Anniversary Worship Celebration, offertory, installation of officials, potluck fellowship dinner, Pastors Appreciation Night, grand awarding ceremony, and Victory Worship Jam.
From 12:00 PM to 1:10 PM, the championship teams will assemble for their final warm-up. From 1:10 PM to 2:30 PM, the Men’s Basketball Battle for Gold (Championship Finals) will be held between the winners of Semi-Final 1 and Semi-Final 2. This will be followed by the Ministerial Exhibition Game from 2:30 PM to 3:50 PM, featuring the PIMAFT Pastors and Leaders Team against the Tournament Champion Team.
From 3:50 PM to 4:30 PM, the venue will undergo court clearance, transformation, and setup in preparation for the anniversary celebration. All sports games will conclude, and the court will be cleared. Chairs and tables will then be arranged, including a central head table for pastors, ministers, and honored guests, surrounded by dedicated tables for each local church delegation, their teams, and the Sports Committee. A food receiving station will also be established for the potluck meals brought by participating local churches.
From 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, the First Year Founding Anniversary Worship Celebration and Installation Ceremony will commence. The program will begin with a doxology and opening invocation, followed by anniversary thanksgiving, praise, and worship.
The celebration will serve as a meaningful opportunity to thank God for His faithfulness during PIMAFT’s first year, recognize the commitment of participating churches and leaders, and reaffirm the organization’s mission of promoting unity, collaboration, and transformation across the different sectors of society.
PIMAFT Vision & Leadership Presentation.
Intercessory Prayers for the 7 Pillars of Society (Government; Business & Economy; Church & Religious; Education; NA-SAEMM-COM [Sports, Arts, Entertainment, Music & Media]; Family; Health, Science & Technology).
Keynote Anniversary Message.
Offertory / Thanksgiving Collection of Offerings for the Lord (Every church member, player, delegate, and leader is warmly encouraged to participate) & Offertory Prayer.
Installation of Executive Officers and Sector Commissioners & Ministers, followed by the Dedication & Anointing Prayer.
6:30 PM-7:30 PM: Grand Anniversary Potluck Fellowship Dinner (Follows directly after the Worship Service).
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM: PASTORS APPRECIATION NIGHT:
Special tribute and honor segment for all participating Pastors and Ministers.
Awarding Certificates of APPRECIATION to Pastors for their spiritual leadership, partnership, and dedication to kingdom transformation in the sports sector and marketplace. Congregational Prayer of Blessing & Thanksgiving for all Pastors and Church Leaders.
8:00 PM-9:00 PM: Grand Awarding Ceremony:
Certificates of Participation for all participating churches & teams.
Minor Special Awards (Most Disciplined Team, Best Cheerers, Sportsmanship, Fair Play). Individual MVP Awards (Volleyball & Basketball) and Mythical Selection Team Recognitions. Major Team Awards (Trophies, Certificates with cash for Champions, 1st Runner-Up, 2nd Runner-Up cash with Certificates).
Closing Prayer.
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Victory Worship Jam & Praise Celebration:
Open worship celebration and praise jam with local church worship bands, athletes, and delegations.
IMPORTANT GUIDELINES FOR THE FELLOWSHIP DINNER (DAY 3- OCT 29) To reflect true agape love, unity, and shared victory in Christ, our Anniversary Thanksgiving Meal will follow directly after the Worship Service via a Potluck System:
Bring Food Upon Arrival (Day 3): All participating churches, delegations, and players are requested to bring their food provisions upon arriving at the venue so that dishes can be properly organized during the 3:50 PM transition period before the 4:30 PM service begins. Menu Allocation:
Menu Allocation 1 (Local Delegation & Team): Food prepared for your local church members and team roster.
Menu Allocation 2 (Central Table Share): A special portion prepared by each church for the collective Central Head Table.
PIMAFT Admin Share: The PIMAFT Administration will also prepare a designated menu to be added to the Central Head Table for our pastors, ministers, and guests.
Pastoral & Seating Setup:
Central Head Table: Positioned at the center of the venue exclusively for all Pastors, Ministers, and Honored Guests.
Surrounding Tables: Each Local Church delegation (along with their teams) and the Sports Committee will have their own designated tables surrounding the central Pastors’ table. Symbolism & Documentation:
This shared feast serves as a powerful symbol of our Fellowship and Victory in the Name of Jesus Christ.
Photos and official video documentation will be taken during the dinner fellowship featuring the surrounding church, team, and sports committee tables together with all pastors and guests centered at the heart of the fellowship.
GENERAL REMINDERS & ENCOURAGEMENTS
Official Church / Team Banner: Every local church and participating team is required to bring their official banner featuring their logo to be carried prominently during the Day 1
Motorcade/Parade and displayed inside the Gym.
Motorcade Participation (Day 1): Please mobilize motorbikes and vehicles for the Day 1 assembly at Center Mall by 1:30 PM sharp.
Youth Mobilization (Day 2): Encourage your youth ministry to attend Day 2 for a night of praise, worship, and unity.
Participation in Giving (Day 3): Please inform your congregation and athletes beforehand so that every member can prepare a heartfelt thanksgiving offering during the Day 3 worship service as an act of gratitude to God.
Roster Submission: Pastors and coaches are asked to be present on Day 1 at 7:50 PM for the official player lineup presentation for the upcoming December League.
Thank you for your unceasing leadership, prayers, and dedicated service to building marketplace ministers for God’s Kingdom in San Carlos City.
We look forward to your participation as we celebrate God’s faithfulness, strengthen unity among churches, and advance the transformation of our city and nation through Christian fellowship, sportsmanship, and service to God’s Kingdom.
Yours in Christ Service,
