'Hear, Those Who Have Ears'

Scripture Thought

The scripture thought I shared is aptly applicable for the Preschool Convention of the Seminary & Institute of Religion teachers under the La Carlota Philippines District of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently.

The 13th Chapter of the Book of Matthew, verses 3 to 9 of the New Testament of the Bible described the various learners of the Word of God. It's likened to the parable of the sower.

Live, Teach, Administer

Church Educational System coordinator Noel T. Batac reoriented the teachers in the Church branches in Ayungon, Masville, La Carlota First, La Carlota 2nd, and Manggaspang on the purpose of teaching Seminary & Institute of Religion for school year 2019-2020.

DepEd Secretary Briones' 2019 Graduation Message

The following is the graduation message of DepEd Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones in English and in Filipino version:

1) 2019 GRADUATION MESSAGE OF DEPED SECRETARY LEONOR MAGTOLIS BRIONES (English)

My warmest greetings and congratulations to the foremost champions of this momentous occasion—the completers and graduates of School Year 2018-2019!

Graduation and moving-up ceremonies are indeed a joyous celebration, and not only because it culminates another year of learning and discovery, perseverance, and passionate work among our learners. It also caps off another year of successful collaboration among parents, teachers, education officials and personnel, community members, partners, and stakeholders of diverse roots, cultures, and traditions.

Reorganization: 'Blessing in Keeping the Covenants'

The La Carlota First Branch Presidency of La Carlota District, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was reorganized today during the Branch Conference of the said branch presided by Bacolod Philippines Mission, President Sumagpao.

Keeping the Covenants

As a concluding speaker in the said conference, President Sumagpao counseled the new Branch Presidency so as with the members to keep the covenants they have made before the Lord when they became member of the Church.

He expressed that they should do something with their one-time love and care for there is blessing in keeping their covenants. In every covenant there is a blessing and the greatest blessing is eternal life.

Sharing Responsibility Making Things Light and Easy

"Helping people to help themselves" is the underlying principle of Church program on Self-Reliance and Welfare. This is the answer to the one of the major concerns of the La Carlota District of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

President Mario A. Malacaman of La Carlota District disclosed that genuine concern of the members in the recent District Conference held at La Carlota Meetinghouse to Elder Carlos G. Revillo, Jr. of the Quorum of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-days Saints, who presided over the said conference.

'Marriage Is for Love'

The Wedding 2019 is another sponsored program of the local Civil Registrar of La Carlota City under Ms. Juvy Jalandoni-Jomento.

78-wedded couples

This annual wedding ceremony paves the legal way to wed those couples who cannot afford to spend expenses for their wedding. And this is also legal way for their children to be considered not to be born out wedlock.

City Mayor Jacky Jalandoni has solemnized this momentous nuptial rites for 78 couples who have been unwed due to circumstances beyond their control.

SP members Lidoy Miravalles and Karen Aguirre do the honor in lighting the ceremonial candles.