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Purok 1 Christmas Party
What a better way to
enjoy abundant blessings than to share it with others. That is
what Mr. and Mrs. Frederick and Rhona Cadlaon felt when they
sponsored a Christmas Party in Purok No. 1.
Early December 2007,
Erick and Rhona were thinking of something different to do on
their annual Christmas vacation in the Philippines. They
thought of a Christmas party for the children of Purok No. 1.
They brought gifts and food stuffs all the way from Jakarta
where they reside, to give to the approximately 200 children
ages 4 to 12, whose names had been gathered prior to their
coming.
Although preparation
was very short, the Christmas Party was successful bringing joy
especially to the children. Present were of course, Mr. and
Mrs Jimmie Cadlaon with their children and grandchildren, Purok
1 residents, friends and other people from nearby puroks who
came to witness and enjoy the event. There were approximately
400 to 500 people around. The Party started with a
Thanksgiving mass officiated by Parish Priest Rev. Alfred
Viernes, followed by a short message from Frederick. The
children were very excited as party hosts Grace Cadlaon-Raņola
and Rhona Rodil-Cadlaon thrilled them with the many fun/parlor
games and prizes. Food was served and enjoyed by
everyone-children, parents and guests. Faces beamed with joy as
Santa Claus came (Junn Timbreza, husband of Jasmin Cadlaon
clad in his Santa Suit) giving gifts to the children as Rhona
distributed cash envelopes to them.
The Party ended with
residents thanking and applauding the Cadlaon family for their
generosity and for the successful Christmas Party which was held
for the first time in the purok. As for Frederick and Rhona,
seeing happy children's faces and grateful smiles brought much
joy and meaning to their Christmas vacation.
Thanks to all the volunteers, Marybeth
Cadlaon, Mr. and Mrs. Along Narag, as coordinators especially
with the preparation of the venue, stage, tables and chairs,
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