Pastor Adonis Manango warmly welcomed all brothers and sisters. The praise and worship was so heart-warming adoring the King of kings and Lord of lords. The hall was filled with awe and laughter during the different department presentations. The children and youth groups presented song numbers. The women’s ministry presented the song ”Give Love on Christmas Day” with a dance number to the tune of “Felis Navidad”. The men’s ministry presented an all-men cast depicting the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ in the manger! The audience were laughing upon knowing that the cast were all men…(including “Mary”)!
the men depicting the "nativity scene"
Sister Vivien Sutherland gave her encouragement. Sister Jenny Morgan also graced the occasion. Sister Mary Ritchie delivered her Christmas message. As a speaker, she enthused the congregation the reasons why God the Father sent Jesus, i.e., love, to change our lives and give hope for everyone. After the message, the children, youth, women, men including the birthday celebrators of December were prayed for by Bro. Rony, Sis. Vivien, Sis. Mary and Sis. Jenny, respectively.
After the service, the congregation shared the Christmas “salo-salo” together for everyone. Each family brought delicious food. After eating, parlour games were introduced as part of the merry-making.
Indeed, the day’s activity reminded everyone about God’s love to all mankind – which Jesus Christ came to save and redeem His people. He is the only reason to celebrate, for without Him, Christmas would be nothing at all.
Posted by: Pastor Alexander F. Ritua, CFFC-San Isidro, Isabela
