UPC SMD Section 1 Youth Rally 2009

Section 1 of the Southern Mindanao District of United Pentecostal Church in the Philippines had their annual youth rally last December 28-30, 2009. The event was held in AIM Bible School, Sasa, Davao City. It's a gathering of the young people (aged 13-30, unmarried) in the section. Different activities were held during the day - seminars, ball games, Bible games -, and divine services were held every night.

Although I was not able to join the activity this year, my heart went with their joys and victories. It would have been nice to see young people having a fellowship and enjoying in the Spirit of God.

I am so glad to know that our local church, Toril Sapa, won in some activities. I was told they had 21 registered participants, and almost got the highest delegation award (the winner had 22). Most of them are new, first time joiners, who just joined the youth group.

We used to win the singing competitions. This time, veteran youths from our local church went to other places to work. They had fresh blood join. I congratulate them for winning 3rd in the solo contest, 2nd in the duet and 1st in the trio content.

When it comes to the ball games, Toril Sapa, used to always rule basketball. But the veteran players, who are tall and really experienced are either already married or has work. What's left are those that are not very lucky when it comes to height. Nevertheless, they still got the 3rd place. It's good that the girl's team in volleyball still won the championship.

We also got a win in the Bible drill. Unfortunately though, they fell asleep while the other Bible games were played, that's why they were not able to join the other games. Now, that's a lesson to learn!

I think, the most surprising win this time was the 1st place in the choir competition. That's very surprising! It's our FIRST TIME! In all these - victories and the not-so-victories -, TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY!