BLD Outreach: 1st Loay Youth Encounter

34 aspiring youths from Loay had an overwhelming experience as they welcome

the Holy Spirit of God in their lives with a triumphant change in their faith.

The Bukas Loob sa Diyos (BLD) Community held its 1st outreach Youth
Encounter (YE) Weekend last July 1 – 2, 2017 at the Holy Trinity Academy, Poblacion
Ubos, Loay, Bohol. The weekend was sponsored by the YE class no. 5 led by the class
shepherds Mr. Rey Loyloy and Mrs. Cleofe Loyloy.

A Share of Bliss

At daybreak, the participants were filled with excitement as they entered the
venue for the registration succeeded by the morning praise and readings and an
unforgettable introduction of the participants of themselves.

A series of talks then followed which gave enlightenment and elevated the spirits
of the youths from Loay who eagerly participated in the activities prepared by the
working committees.

At nightfall, the participants glowed with radiance as they let out their anxiety and
sought forgiveness for their sins in the Sacrament of Confession and Reconciliation
Activity.

The second day both challenged and fulfilled the strength of mind and body of
the graduates with cried their hearts out upon completing the 2-day spiritual weekend
encounter.

Christine Tin-an Palaca, one of the transformed youth, divulged her experience
saying, “After the encounter I became more inspired, happy and motivated to do church
activities especially when it talks about youth because I want them to experience what
I've experienced and for them to start serving God even in their own little ways.”

Behind the Spotlight

The sponsoring class, Youth Encounter Class No. 5, had the most satisfying
service of their lives and was very thankful to be a part of the first ever outreach of the
BLD Youth Encounter.

3 teams were formed to maintain a smooth flow and interaction among the
members. The Action team headed by John Nino Dacullo, the Study team led by
Kristelle Jhea Caliao and Angelika Duliguez, and Piety team under the supervision of
Lorraine Trabajo.

There were also remarkable people who are worth mentioning for rendering their
best service to contribute to the success of the 1st Loay Youth encounter. Ate Weng
Remolador, Ate Che Pelias, and Kuya Daloy Mahinay, who were the prominent
individuals on the Tricord. Pastoral team included Ate Weng, Kuya Buboy, Kuya Jessie,
Ate Che, headed by Kuya Daloy. The DCS for Pastoral was under the personalities of
Tito Kyo and Tita Machie Caliao. Lastly, Tito Randy and Tita Pure Enriquez were the
coordinators of the Youth Ministry.

The 2-day event culminated with a graduation ceremony where the graduates
shared their sentiments and received gifts from the sponsoring class and their love
ones. The graduates also welcomed their newly appointed shepherds, Tito Rey and Tita
Fe Loyloy together with assistant shepherd Tito Allan and Tita Debbie Calabria.

The new graduates had their Grand Reunion last July 23, 2017 at the Holy Trinity
Academy.

LOAY Y.E 1 TESTIMONIES

Namae Ann Abero

"In a dark room there is only one candle, a candle that changed our lives." At first, I was
seeking of something that I don’t even know. Something that can make me feel
complete and renew. Something that can't be replaced by any material in this world.
Something that can make me conquer my fears and doubts in life. Something that I’ve
been longing for too long. And that "something" was answered when I joined the Y.E in
Loay. That something is to be closer to Jesus, being a good servant and a follower.
That something made me realize that I have a mission in life in order for me to feel
complete, renew and have courage to face all the hindrances that I might take. Yes, I
maybe in PYM, LSYM and YFC but I know something is missing just like a puzzle. In
joining Y.E I already find my purpose in life. Why do I exist? Why I was there in Y.E?
Why did I suddenly become active in any youth organizations? It’s because God used
me as his instrument to spread the good news. God has a purpose why I handle
Christian living and religion subject even though it is not my major. He used me to let
the students/youth see how wonderful to be in God's kingdom. And I willingly accept it
for it is my duty as a child of God. I’m so blessed that I was part of the Y.E, it is such a
good opportunity for me to become a good youth in this country. The Y.E became a
battle ground for me. After joining Y.E something has change in me and I can really feel
it. I will do everything to make this generation a better person that they could be. Well I
don’t believe that Youth is the Future for Youth is today. We can’t do better in the future
if we're not doing ANYTHING TODAY.
Johnica Marie Simbajon Cesar

First and foremost, my feelings about the said event was mixed it feels like I’m so
happy, I’m nervous and fearful. But at the end of the encounter, my mind, my heart and
my soul changed a lot. I was became the role model of our classroom and in our home
at same time. My friends directly said to me that after the YE i was fully changed to the
extent nga instead mag "buang, and any bad words" akong malitok everytime i did
mistakes, all inside my mouth is JESUS, GOD, HEAVEN and so on. I know how to
control my anger, i know how to separate things the bad and good and most especially,
i wasn't the old me after the encounter. I’m just too blessed and grateful that i was been
part of the said event. So happy and everything was perfect