Flag Raising and Interfaith Thanksgiving Service of the 67th Araw ng Calamba

 

February 9, 2015, the Municipality of Calamba, Misamis Occidental held the opening of the 67th Araw ng Calamba with this year’s theme “TUNGOD SA GUGMA UG PANAGHIUSA NAGPADAYONG NILAMBO ANG CALAMBA”. 

 

Municipal Officials headed by Municipal Mayor Ezel T. Villanueva, Municipal Vice Mayor Jesus C. Enerio and the Sangguniang Bayan Members with Municipal and National Employees, Barangay Officials headed by Association of Barangay Captains (ABC) President Hon. Caridad C. Lansang, School Principals and students were gathered at the Municipal Quadrangle for the flag raising and banner raising ceremony. 

 

Mayor Villanueva and Vice Mayor Enerio raising the municipal banner while the Barangay Captains also raising their respective barangay banner.  The ceremony officially opened the 1 week celebration of the Araw ng Calamba

 

After the flag raising ceremony, people of different religions have come together at the Municipal Gymnasium for the Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. 

 

The service started with a procession of faith leaders/religious ministers, Municipal Officials headed by Municipal Mayor Ezel T. Villanueva, Municipal Vice Mayor Jesus C. Enerio, Sangguniang Bayan Members (in attendance) Hon. Antonio N. Lawas, Hon. Emmanuel M. Cale, Hon. Joseph C. Malayao, Hon. Rezie C. Leonardo, Hon. Edgar V. Iman, Hon. Amelita Y. Preciado,  Hon. Rodrigo T. Garcia, Hon. Juan T. Jumalon and ABC Pres. Hon. Caridad C. Lansang. 

 

Ministers participated; Roman Catholic, Evangelical Church, ABEA, Seventh Day Adventist,  Bible Baptist Temple, Grace Gospel Church of God, ILBC, ATWOC Church, United Church of Christ in the Philippines,  PGCAG, AAD, Cathedral of Praise, Philippine Independent Church and Assembly of God.  

 

The liturgy of the service consisted of readings from the bible, inspirational message, and praising songs conducted by the various religions.  

 

Each minister was assigned to do a prayer for:

Thanksgiving - Pastor Nancy C. Calud (ATWOC)

Country - Pastor David M. Cunahap, Jr. (BBT)

Widows/Senior Citizens - Rev. Rachel A. Muñasque (UCCP)

Mun., Prov’l. and National Officials - Pastor Alejandro M. Libetario (PGCAG)

Livelihood - Pastor Medina P. Bulawan (AAD)

Family - Pastor Febe A. Entes (Cathedral of  Praise

Youth - Pastor Almarie S. Libetario (PGCAG)

Education - Pastor Felimon L. Jutba (Evangelical)

Health - Pastor Floyd M. Balite (A/G)

Subanen Community - 

Law Maker - Pastor Virgilia B. Ingod (ATWOC)

Peace and Order - Pastor Jonathan M. Tagalogon (GGCG)

 

In song, prayer and words the ministers were able to bring people together despite of religion differences. 

 

The service gives opportunity to give back and to praise God for the blessings He showered to all the Calambahanons. 

 

The ceremony was sponsored by Religious Coordinating Team that brings people from all walks of life and from different faith to pray together for the success of the 67th Araw ng Calamba.  

 

 

 FLAG RAISING AND BANNER RAISING CEREMONY

 

 

 Interfaith Thanksgiving Service