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Masonic Youth On the Go!!

Posted at 02:06 AM on February 25, 2008
Last December 23, 2007, Sunday, the three Masonic Youth Orgs met at Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo Hall of the Plaridel Masonic Temple at San Marcelino, Manila to conduct a Youth Forum with Christmas Party and Gift Giving activities.

The objectives of the said activity we as follows:
1.       To enhance the attitudes and values of the youth for personal growth and development.
2.       To share the joys of Christmas and give joy to underprivileged children.
3.       To promote closer relationship and fellowship among the members of the three (3) appendant Masonic organizations (Order of Demolay; International Order of the Rainbow for Girls & the Order of Job's Daughters) or "JODERA"

The activity was a success as it was attended by many representatives, young and old, from the three masonic youth orgs. Here is the list of attendees and their corresponding organizations:

Attendees:
1.       Order of Demolay:
a.       Loyalty Chapter, Manila =   10
b.      Jose Abad Santos Chapter, Manila = 1
c.       Douglas McArthur Chapter, Manila = 1
d.      Ma. Makiling Chapter, Los Baños = 3
e.      Emmanuel Baja Chapter, Cavite City = 11
2.       International Order of the Rainbow for Girls
a.       Perla Assembly No. 1, Manila  = 8
b.      Cavite Assembly No. 3, Cavite City = 7
c.       Ma. Makiling Assembly No. 14, Los Baños =  6
d.      Pitong Lawa Assembly No. 21, San Pablo City = 3
3.       Order of Job's Daughters
a.       Bethel No. 22, Manila  = 1
4.       Adult Workers/Advisors  from different organizations   =  12
 
        TOTAL  = 63 participants

The forum was entitled "Attitudes and Values Enhancement" with the facilitator, Sister Trinidad Abenojar. Sister Abenojar has a PhD in Education (Guidance & Counselling) and she is also a Past Worthy Matron of Kalaw Chapter No. 9, Order of the Eastern Star.


The forum was opened at 1:30 p.m. with the invocation given by Mildred Zulueta of Pitong Lawa Assembly No. 21, IORG of San Pablo City. Mom Norie Redor welcomed the participants and introduced the facilitator of the forum, Mrs. Trinidad Abenojar, an educator, a mother and member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

The participants attentively listened to the lecture and learned a few songs ("Smile" , "Being Together", "Kung Sama-sama Tayo", etc.) A short inspiring movie entitled " Armed With Hope" was shown. It was a movie about a man who, though born with no arms, was able to overcome his handicap and became a living example of courage, determination and inspiration to others.

A short discussion on the lessons learned followed, then, the forum was concluded at 3:30 p.m.
     
After the forum, the participants held a Christmas Party and Gift-giving: together with some 50 streetchildren beneficiaries from the nearby Malate area accompanied by parents and guardians. These children are under the care and guidance of Sister Susan Viray, a social worker and member of the Rosario Villaruel Chapter No. 2, Order of the Eastern Star.

Games for the children were conducted by Mharra, Sheryl and Mildred of Pitong Lawa Assembly No. 21. Each member of the "JODERA" adopted a child for the games. Everybody enjoyed the games as prizes were awarded to all participants.

The streetchildren also presented song and dance numbers to the enjoyment of everyone.Not to be outdone, the Demolays and Rainbows performed a dance number to the tune of "Papaya" and "Beautiful Girl". Everybody shared a sumptous merienda prepared by a wife of a Senior Demolay.

The activity was concluded with the gift-giving consisting of toys, foodstuff, candies and various giveaways.

      
After the Party with the streetkids, the members of the JODERA went on to have their Christmas Fellowship of the Youth.This is the final part of the day's activities was the Christmas fellowship of the "JODERA" youth that started about 5:30 p.m.

Everybody enjoyed the game "Seven-Up" which was introduced by Sister Trining Abenojar.   Prizes were awarded and raffles drawn for various items.

  Finally, the youth participants formed a big circle, joined hands, and sang "Give Love on Christmas Day" as they thanked the Lord for yet another successful activity.   The fellowship was concluded at 7:00 p.m. as everyone went home with a smile on their faces and a hope for a better tomorrow for the youth.

**please check out the pictures at the gallery**

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12:58 AM on July 22, 2008
hello, di ko makita ung pictures nung event nung dec23,'07<span style="color:olive;"></span><span style="font-size:18px"></span><img alt="sad" src="http://images.freewebs.com/Images/Smilies/Round/sad.gif">


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