2014 Annual Pasko Sa WECA

This year's Pasko Sa WECA was attended by around 170 including kids.  This time a separate kids' program led by Tess Yanez and Loren Eneria was held at the Kids' Worship Hall.  Pastor Denise Kroeker shared a message about the announcement on the coming of the Messiah and the peace that we received from the Lord Jesus.  Song performances led by Mark Yanez with Libby and Aba Alba were rendered by choir of all ages, followed by H2O youth band, and then the H2O kids group. WECA Band also performed a 3-number songs led by Nathan with Totz, Abe, Samara, Zach and Chris. Julius  Atinaja prepared Christmas in the Philippines from "mano" (kissing of hands of the elderly and godparents), kids caroling during Christmas time and noche Buena on Christmas Day.  Johnny and Ramon explained those Filipino traditions as the slide presentation went on. Attendees savoured mostly Filipino foods including lechon, pinakbet, embotido, papaitan and sisig to name a few. Food committee was chaied by Nora Rafio and with many helps from other volunteers. Door prizes were given to winners through a draw.  This year's master of ceremonies were Aileen Mendoza and Jenny Rodriguez. Thanks to Pastor Jane Solbreken for helping on table decoration. Special thanks to Fred Mastelero, the official photographer of the banquet. Once again, on behalf of this year's organizing committee, thank you for attending, volunteering and sharing with the Pinoys at WECA this year's Christmas celebration.

Maligayag Pasko Sa Inyong Lahat! Sumainyo ang pagpapala ng ating Panginoon.

Parol Making Contest Winner

Parol making contest was won by Julius Atinaja.  The lantern was made from old newspaper.  Julius received the award during the Christmas party on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Pasko Sa WECA 2014

Parol making contest was recently announced and due to be submitted on Dec 6th.

Youth Musical Recital and Blessings Night Photos

Annual Filipino Christmas Party Signup

Signup for this year's Annual Filipino Christmas Party will start this Sunday and it will continue for a total of 3 consecutive Sundays.  Please have your name, number of guest and food to bring listed at the booth located at the church foyer.  Invite a friend, a co-worker or a neighbor to celebrate the Christmas together at WECA.

2014 H2O Youth Musical Recital and Blessings Night

A Taste of Missions 2014

Filipino Foods: Chicken Embotido, Puto (Steamed Bun), Pandesal

Thank you to all the volunteers in food preparation, booth decoration, food serving and clean-up.  Puto was a big hit especially among the kids.

Joint H2O and Ray Lok Singles Life Groups

The H2O Life Group and the Ray Lok Singles Life Group have joined meetings for September and October this year with the topic Not A Fan. The Friday evening starts with a Praise and Worship being led by H2O Band afterwhich the adults proceed to the Prayer Room to watch the Not A Fan video showing while H2O Band and the youth musical group practice their piece for the upcoming Youth Recital.  The kids on the other hand have their own group similar to a Sunday school activities. The Friday activities conclude with snacks at the Yellow Room.
Hebrews 10:25New International Version (NIV)
²⁵ not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

A Taste of Missions and the Annual Filipino Christmas Party

Please marked on your calendar:

October 19, 2014, Sunday starting at 10:30am - "2nd A Taste of Missions"
Required Volunteers: (a) Food Preparation, (b) Booth Decoration, (c) Food Servers.

December 6, 2014, Saturday, 6:00-9:00pm - The 6th Annual "Pasko Sa WECA"
Volunteers Required for Different Committees:
(a) Foods, (b) Decoration, (c) Ushering, (d) Games & Prizes, (e) Emcee, (f) Audio-Visual, (g) Table Set-up, (h) Cleanup

There will be meeting on Sunday, October 12th after the 2nd service at the Global Café area.

Kumbaya 2014 Photos

2014 Kumbaya Group Photo

Kumbaya 2014 - Sunset Point Camp, Alberta Beach

Kumbaya 2014 happened this weekend at Sunset Point Camp in Alberta Beach.  Scheduled arrival to campsite was 5-6pm
Setup, Music, Kitchen
Potbless

Dinner
Bamboo Shoot
Chives with Egg
Tortang Talong (Omelet)
Galunggong
Praise and Worship
Bible Distribution, Our Daily Bread, Discovering WECA, Bible for New Believers, Bible Promises
Prayer
Presentation About the Bible
Rain
Bon Fire

Day2
Cooking - Breakfast
Hot Pandesal
Pancake
Bacon
Burger
Sinangag
Dilis
Itlog Na Maalat with Tomato
Coffee
Orange Juice

Devotion
Praise and Worship
Message - Ptr Denise people not knowing what mortgage is
Soul Spa
Matthew 11:28
Yoke
Games - Mini-Golf Area
Protect Your Chicks
Passing the Ball
Longest Line
Obstacle Relay
Cooking Lunch
Laing
Bamboo Shoot
Apritada
Embotido
Pancit
Hamburger
Fruits
Awarding of Prizes
Volunteer Appreciation
Free Time
Cleanup
Group Picture
72 Attendees
Packup - 1:00pm


http://www.sunsetpointcamp.com/index.html

Kumbaya

2014 WECA Basketball League (5th Season)

On Thursday, June 5, 2014 was the finals and awarding ceremonies of this year's 2014 WECA Basketball League (5th Season). The day started with the 1st game at 5:30pm between the defending back to back champions (2011-12) Crooks facing Heatz competing for 3rd place. Last year was a smaller tournament with focus on fundraising for Philippine Missions and the winner was Christian International Assembly.  It was a close game with Crooks winning by one 62 vs 61.  On the final game Flights encountered the Knights at 6:30pm.  It was also an intense game and with few seconds left remaining on the second half score was tied and the game was extended to a 3-minute overtime.  Finally Knights outscored the more favoured Flights by just also one point, 67 vs. 66.   Juffrey Sampaga of Knights was awarded the Finals MVP while Chris Tantengco of Flights received Regular Season MVP and a special award was given to Jeff Dunca with the Most 3 Points throwing a 3x8 baskets.  The program started around 8:10pm with an introduction from Ramon Ombac  followed by an opening prayer by Johnny Rafio.  Mark Yanez and son Elijah rendered 2 songs. The 1st song was My Lighthouse with the joy and excitement of the audience and the 2nd song Ten Thousand Reasons was participated by almost everyone in the gym and the earlier full of cheering and shouting gym turned into a place of praise and worship for the Lord. Pastor Dave Knudsen, the next generation pastor of WECA delivered a short message about being thirsty. He even made an illustration with the help of Darrien Perez of Knights of what a person should do if thirsty. Pastor Dave shared that if anybody would drink the living water that the Lord offers, a person will no longer be thirsty and it will lead to the God's promise of eternal life.  Awarding of trophies and Gideons bible distribution immediately followed the message.  Pastor Denise Kroeker welcomed the players and guest and thanked all the volunteers, and program was ended with her closing prayer. The night was concluded with light snacks at the Front Room. This year's participating teams are Crooks, Flights, Heatz, Knights, New York Fries and Thursday Edmonton.



The Champions - KNIGHTS

The Winning Team

Juffrey Sampaga was Unstoppable with his Right Hand Layup.



RJ Librea of Crooks Reaching the Ball Against Ryan Palacpac of Heatz
 



Flights' 1st Five Preparing for the Big Night.



Paul Cruz of Flights Up in the Air for a Jump Shot

The Knights in Jubilation on Winning the Championship
 

Pastor Dave Knudsen with a Help from Darrien Perez for the Illustration

Pastor Denise Kroeker Welcomes Players and Guests



The Father and Son Duet, Mark and Elijah



 



New York Fries

Knights