The Jesus Youth family gathering of Mangalore ,“Koinonia 2007”, was conducted on 9th December, 2007 at Roshini Nilaya seminar hall. There were around 300 participants, and the theme of the program was centred around 'Prolife'. It was also a time for all the Jesus Youth to come together to celebrate the joy and excitement of the Christmas season.
The icebreakers and the Praise and Worship was led by Jeslin, Ian, Prem and the Campus team. It was followed by a welcome dance by the Athena Nursing college students. The sessions were taken by Dr Abraham Jacob and Br Johnson Poovathunkal from Kerala. The speakers outlined the fundamental concepts of the prolife mentality and gave a detailed explanation on the teaching of the Catholic Church regarding use of contraceptives and birth control. The mass was celebrated by Msgr Denis Moras Prabhu (Vicar General Diocese of Mangalore).Fr Melwyn D' Cunha SJ and Fr Binish were also present during the program.
There was a very good interaction session with all the parents and elders who had come to attend the program. Ms Olga Noronha who is one of the pioneers of the Charismatic youth movement in Mangalore was also present. The principal of Roshini Nilaya School of Social Work, Madam Jacinta was in all praises for the Jesus Youth and said that more students should be involved with the Jesus Youth.
During the program we had the anointing of the new Nurses team and St Agnes Special School prayer meeting core team. The anointing session was lead by Fr Melwyn D' Cunha SJ. The main highlight of the program was the Christmas celebration with baby Jesus and the Santa, singing Carols and action songs. At the end of the day every one was joyful and danced for the Lord.The MC's for the program were Megna (Fulltime volunteer for Manipal) and Suraj (Mangalore).
The program was coordinated by Sweety, Jessica and the prolife team of Mangalore. There was also a prolife exhibition in the campus which was visited by the participants and also the students of Roshini Nilaya College. Sr Beena, Sr Annie and Sr Lissy were also present for the program. The new prayer cards for the city of Mangalore which was blessed by Fr Peter S Noronha were also distributed during the program.
On the whole the program was a time of celebration and getting to know Jesus Youth from other ministries and their families. There was a feeling of a family and being one in heart and mind.
God Bless You
:) S U R A J
4 comments:
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Happy to be a part of Mangalore Jesus youth Family. it was a nice time of celebration.
praise the lord.
The family gathering was awesome.. Had a great time of fun n enjoyment.. i guess we need to have it more often:-)
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