bahrain christian fellowship

PALIGSAYAHAN 2011
By Sis Beth A. Magpantay

	The annual gathering of BCF family to stretch some muscles and have some fun was held on 17 December 2011 at Al Raja auditorium. Some
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friends of BCF members were also invited to take part.

The event was graced with more than 400 people, some of whom came as early as 6:00am just to grab sure of a free shirt!  The teams were divided into four colors: Green led by Ptrs Butch Estacio, Ninoy dela Cruz and Amor Ragunton; Yellow led by Ptrs Vic Magpantay and Romy Salvante, Purple led by Ptrs Alan Clavecilla, Freddie Cudiamat and Bert Veras; and Red led by Ptrs Joey Manuel, Poe Burlat and Pablo Pacudan.  The teams correspond to the shirts distributed to everyone including the kids.  The sportsfest committee members wore black shirts.

The day started at 8:00am after each team was allotted some minutes to practice their cheering and prepare their banner.  The parade of colors immediately started, followed by the opening prayer of Ptr Vic Magpantay.  A number of songs were led by Sis Alona Jimenez.

Bro John Villapando gave the welcome remarks followed by some stretching exercises by Ptr Alan Clavecilla.  The flexing of muscles invigorated the members for more physical activities during the occasion.

The cheering competition by each team was a source of fun and excitement after a tedious stretching.  Then the games proper began with four parlor games, namely: obstacle race, shoot the straw, balloon wars and i-pingpong.  Children were also included in some of the parlor games.

Lunch and snacks were sold outside the auditorium, catered by some brethren. Water, coffee and asado roll were provided free by the church.

The Basketball game rejuvenated the men while some ladies were cheering them up to score more points.  Volleyball game was played by both men and women. Elimination of teams for both basketball and volleyball was done in the outdoor court to minimize the time.  Even the young people were full of energy to participate.

Darts and table tennis simultaneously took place, being played by people earlier assigned by their team leaders. Several genius minds joined the board games (i.e., chess, scrabble and word factory).

This year a “Special Award for Endurance” was given to the team whose members “endured till the end” of the day. It was won by the Purple team, whose number of members remained the same from the beginning till the end of the games.

The overall winners were Purple team (1st), Red team (2nd), Yellow team (3rd) and Green team (4th).  Each team received two hampers of goodies which were equally distributed to everyone. The day was ended with picture taking after the closing prayer by Ptr Butch Estacio.

	Happiness and excite-ment were seen on the faces of all the graduates of Care Group CLASS 2011 as the day
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where the fulfillment of their long-awaited graduation came.

After all the sacrifices and dedication, the long wait was over as the BCF Care Group CLASS graduates enthusiastically waited for their certificates to be given out during the CLASS Christmas Fellowship and Graduation.  It was held at Phoenicia Hotel on December 2, 2011.  The certificates fulfill one of the requirements to become a full-fledged member of BCF. The event was not complete without the sumptuous food, various group presentations, godly music and word of wisdom from one of our beloved pastors.

The event was attended by the leaders of BCF headed by Senior Pastor Freddie Cudiamat, the associate pastors, elders, teachers and guests. Sis Aiza Delos Santos and Bro Mags Lijero hosted the occasion while the Praise and Worship was led Sis Girlie Nicodemus and Sis Tricia Ann.  Games and group presentations were wholeheartedly and passionately participated. The awarding of topnotchers and those who had perfect attendance were happily announced and accepted. The event would not be completed without the appreciation of our teachers and CLASS workers, as well as previous officers and mentors. Simple tokens were awarded to them.

Since it was already December, the Christmas fellowship was held after the graduation.  Gift giving and awarding of prizes for the games were done. We could not compare with anything the blissful and delightful feeling among us that night as we celebrated the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

The event was a success. The graduates were so excited and enthusiastic to start a new life and to apply what they have learned from CLASS. It may not be easy but with the help of our Almighty God, all things will be possible. New Graduates! New Life! Indeed, the night was a moment to be remembered and treasured for lifetime. All Glory to God in the Highest! PHOTO Gallery

Year-ender Celebration

Our closing activity for the year 2011, as always, is our Year-Ender Celebration. It was held December 31, 2011, 9:00pm onwards, at the Al Raja Auditurium. Each Bible Study area had a 10-minute presentation about one “Man of God”, complete with a bible-based script, costumes and stage designs. A fellowship around the table after the countdown (as in food was served)!
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		Pastor Butch Escatio is an associate pastor looking after BCF-Area 7. His area includes Riffa, Awali,Askar, Sanad, Jaww, Hamad Town, Dumistan, Karzakan, Hamala, Sadad, Zallaq. He has
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been with BCF since 2006.  Aside from salvation, one of the greatest gifts I received read more

		Pastor Pablo Pacudan is an associate pastor He is handling the church based Bible Study. . How did God steer your circumstances, which led you to sense and accept God’s calling
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on your life as a pastor? read more

		Pastor Ninoy dela Cruz is an associate pastor looking after BCF-Area 5. His area includes Khamis, Sehla, Janussan, Budaiya, Barbar, Diraz, Bani Jamra. He has been with BCF since 1988.
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		Pastor Vic Magpantay is an associate pastor looking after BCF-Area 8. His area includes Sitra, Maamer, Nuwaydirat.. He has been with BCF since 1988. How did God steer your circumstances, which leads you to the sense and accept
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God's calling as a Pastor? read more

		Pastor Poe Burlat is an associate pastor looking after BCF-Area 3. His area includes Gudaibiya and Hoora.. He has been with BCF since 2005. In 1990, I was part of a pioneering work
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launched by one of the associate pastors of my home church (Monterey Christian Church) in Caloocan City. read more

		Pastor Romy Salvante is an associate pastor looking after BCF-Area 5. His area includes Arad, Hidd, Galali, Muharraq, Busaiteen, Samaheej . How did God steer God steer your circumstances,
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which led you to sense and accept God’s calling on your life as a pastor? read more

		Pastor Alan Clavecilla is an associate pastor looking after BCF-Area 2. His area includes Adliya, Mahooz, Umm Al Hassam, Juffair, and Mina Salman. He has been with BCF since 1985. Consider this:
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when was the last time you felt the throbbing of a Spirit-inspired impulse? read more

		Pastor Bert Veras is an associate pastor looking after BCF-Area 1. His area includes Manama, Zinj and Segeya. He has been with BCF since 1991. Simon
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Peter’s love to our Lord was confirmed on John 21:15-17 as he was asked by Jesus Christ three times. His confirmation reinstates him to the fold of the chosen disciples by which he will play an important part on God’s plan read more