Because We Are Young - Still

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The Silliman University Church held a sequel to last summer's retreat, entitled Because You Are Young, on October 14 - 16 at NCCP Banilad.

It was a fun-filled experience as well as a very inspiring one. The retreat revolved around the key verse from 1 Timothy 4: 12 wherein the topics centered on becoming an example in SPEECH, LIFE, LOVE, FAITH, and PURITY.

Our speakers were members of the board and deacons, namely: Ate Ana Montebon, Kuya Oyen Alcantara, Kuya Roy de Leon, Kuya Leonel de Jesus, and Pastor Bernadette Amistoso-Morales.

Three events where also added to our retreat that were not in the previous session: the stargazing, the Amazing G-race (from SU church to Banilad) and the water olympics. These events served as a team building activity for the youth.

We had no high-school and elementary participants unlike before since their exams was moved and their schedule conflicted with the availability of students.

























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