West Edmonton Christian Assembly (WECA) Philippine Missions Team 2013 left Edmonton on July 1st via Vancouver, took Philippine Airlines flight and arrived at NAIA 2 past 4:00am. The team was composed of 19 and later totalled 20 when Loren Eneria also from Edmonton joined the team in Binangonan. Team Canada was fetched at the airport by Pastors Ed Aquino and Danny de Leon, and Michelle de Leon, better half of Ptr Danny. After approx. 45 minutes of travel the team reached Hannah and Katie Resort in Binangonan and have to get off at the nearby Petron gasoline station due to space constraint. The team was so grateful with the management (Ptr Eli) and staff of the resort who immediately gave us hands on carrying our baggage into our accommodation. A good breakfast has been readied by the cook Imelda and Belcy, the resort caretaker. The team started the day sorting out all brought materials from Canada including sports stuff, salvation bracelets, medical supplies, stuff toys, power tools, etc. On that same day, the purchased 2000 New Testament Tagalog bibles and 2000 Gospel of John also in Tagalog, and the 600 school backpacks were transported to the resort from Ptr Ed's house via our new limo - a 24-seater jeepney driven by brothers Derwin & Bitoon who drove us for the next 7 days. Ptr Ed and his team surprised the team with tasty Filipino foods and dessert, Filipino folkdances and harana (serenade). The following are the activities that kept the team busy: 1). Thursday, July 4th -Medical and Dental services, Vision and Mission Church(VMC), Bilibiran, Binangonan; 2). Friday, July 5th (am) - Blue Whale elderly home in Binangonan/ Ceiling project (VMC), (pm) School Backpack distribution - Jesus First Christian Ministries(JFCM)-Binangonan; 3). Saturday, July 6th (am) Grocery Outreach (JFCM)/ Ceiling project (VMC), (pm) Music Practice (JFCM); 4). Sunday July 7th (am) Worship Service (JFCM) - Ptr Denise on preaching and Abi Spencer on worship, (pm) Leadership and Worship Seminars (VMC); 5) Monday, July 8th (am) Kanlungan ni Maria, elderly home in Nayong Silangan, Antipolo, (pm) School Backpack distribution (JFCM); 6) Tuesday, July 9th Medical and Dental services, Antipolo National High School (Cogeo); 7) Wednesday, July 10th, Medical and Dental services, School Backpack distribution - Pangarap High School (North Caloocan City), Grocery outreach - Payatas Dumpsite; 8). Thursday/Friday, July 11th/12th Baby Anne's Mansion, an orphanage in Tarcan, Baliuag, Bulacan and activities include interacting with the kids, home visits, dental service and shelving project; 9). Saturday, July 13th Discover Manila Tour, a horse driven carriage in Intramuros including Fort Santiago, a shopping at a souvenir shop, picture taking at Rizal monument in Luneta, a lunch and shopping at Mall of Asia, and finally, shopping at Greenhills Tiangge where almost everyone enjoyed bargaining; 10) Sunday, July 14th Team Canada left for Edmonton via Vancouver. This mission is a lifetime experience. To all who supported this mission through resources and prayers - a big thanks. See some photos to view the different activities and to recollect the daily actions.
Friday, July 26, 2013
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Maraming Salamat Sa Inyong Lahat
The Filipino Lunch Fundraiser was a success. Thanks to all who volunteered their time and resources on the food preparation and food serving, the band with their music while others are listening and savoring the delicious lunch, and those who supported this cause financially. We heard good feedback on the tasty foods. Around $4500 was collected for the lunch tickets. Mission team leader Tim Wollin is extending his thanks and appreciation to all who contributed to this fundraiser.
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| Wrapping Lumpia even to the wee hours of the morning. |
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| Pancit Cooking |
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| Pancit is almost ready |
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| Yummy Caldereta |
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| It tastes good! |
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| Ready to serve |
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| We're ready |
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| Food servers in Barong Tagalog costume |
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| Lunch at the Conference Room |
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| The Band singing Tagalog songs |
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| The Food Servers/ Mission Team |
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Taste of Philippines
Don't forget this Sunday's "Taste of Philippines" mission fundraiser lunch at WECA starting at 10:30am. Invite friends and relatives and share delicious Filipino foods: Pancit Guisado, Beef Caldereta, and Lumpia (Spring Rolls). For those who have already purchased their tickets - Thank You for supporting this year's Philippine Missions.
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| Pancit Guisado |
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| Beef Caldereta |
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| Lumpia |
Friday, April 26, 2013
A Taste of Filipino Lunch at WECA - June 9, 2013
On Sunday, June 9, 2013 WECA Missions Committee is hosting "A Taste of Filipino" Lunch as part of the fundraising for this year's WECA Philippine Mission which will be conducted on July 3-14 in Rizal and Bulacan provinces. Please support this mission on reaching out those less fortunate through free medical-dental services, feeding program, school backpack giving, church building maintenance, and leadership/ worship seminars.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
2013 WECA Inter-Church Invitational Basketball Games
The 2013 WECA Inter-Church Invitational Basketball Games have been scheduled for May 11th and 18th, 2013. Filipino churches in Edmonton, AB have been invited to participate with the end of registration on May 4th. Portion of the proceeds will go to this year's WECA Philippine Mission which will be held in Rizal and Bulacan provinces. The mission will include free medical and dental services, feeding program, school backpack and bible giving, leadership/worship seminar, church building maintenance and activities at an orphanage in cooperation with local churches and respective municipalities.
Don Moen Concert in Edmonton, April 24, 2013
God Will Make a Way tour of Don Moen with guest artist Laura Story was held at ChristCity Church in Edmonton, AB on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. It was a wonderful night with Don, Laura and the band with thousand of worshippers singing along. A lot of kababayan attended the event passionately praising the King of Kings. Many people's heart were touched deeply by Laura's testimony about her husband's experience and the composition of the hit song Blessings.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Pasko sa WECA 2012
Pasko sa WECA 2012 was held last Saturday, December 15th at WECA Conference Room and was attended by approx. 120 church members and guests. First time guests include Drs. Tim and Brenda Wollin who are leading next year's WECA Philippine mission. Pastor Randy Thompson shared a short message about hope in Christ Jesus. Master of Ceremonies were the couple Mark and Tess Yanez who did a great job on keeping people alive and enthusiastic during the entire program. Michael Bautista once again graced the occasion with his versatility in piano while AC's group, the H2O group and the ladies' group rendered their own special numbers. Camiro Canlas, a Seasalt life group member sang his solo "Dakila Ka O Diyos". One of the highlights was a short skit written and directed by Julius Atinaja entitled "Ang Bagong Simula ni Totoy" which is story of a balut vendor who happened to sell his merchandize to a group of believers and had the chance to hear the story of Christmas and accepted the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ. WECA angels surprised the audience with a dance number of Feliz Navidad on a cha cha rhythm. A video presentation about Christmas in the Philippines which was prepared by Dr. Don Valencerina was shown during dinner. Door prizes were given to lucky winners such as the early bird, longest married couple(39 years), and the youngest guest (13 days old). Attendees savoured the potluck foods including Philippines' national delicacy lechon, pancit(noodles), Brod Benny Barreras' famous papaitan, ate Flor's egado, apritada, and deserts such as bibingka, puto, fruits, and more. Pastor Denise Kroeker shared the different life groups at WECA and extended an invitation to those who are interested on joining one. Once again, Pinoys at WECA thank everyone who joined this year especially the volunteers and WECA leadership. Special appreciation also to Fred Mastelero who is our official photographer. Through this annual Christmas Party, the Filipino families at WECA are brought together once a year to celebrate the birth of the Saviour and to share the Filipino culture to the diverse group of people here in Edmonton. Maligayang Pasko!
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