Youth for Change (Boto Mo, Ipatrol Mo)


The ABS-CBN’s held a program entitled “Boto Mo, Ipatrol Mo” at St. Michaels College last September 2009. Its goal is to invite every youth to be an active and watchful citizens of the country. The event started at 6:30 am and was covered by ABS-CBN Cagayan de Oro. The sun is slowly rising to its peak and we can feel the heat penetrating our skin. It was a whole day event participated by young people who wants to be a “Boto Patroller” or anyone who desires a change in the Philippine governance. Every college schools in Iligan City were encouraged to participate.

Each school was given the opportunity to showcase their talents during the program and our group, Revived, was chosen to represent our school, Mindanao Sanitarium and Hospital College (MSHC) . We sang 3 songs, “My Jesus, I Love Thee” originally by AVALON and “Because Of Who You Are” by Vicky Yohe for the first part...and a secular song “Tara Tena” sang by KYLA, KAYA and V3 for the second part. The event was until midnight. However, we didn't stayed long because we have schoolwork and assignments that requires attention. 

The event was a big success with the help of every active and concerned youths around Iligan City.

A Love Song for Jesus

It was Saturday when we were scheduled to sing at the church..I’m talking about Mindanao Sanitarium and Hospital College Campus Church at Tibanga, Iligan City. Our group sung the song “My Jesus, I Love Thee”, originally written and composed by William Ralf Featherstone and Adoniram J. Gordon. It’s a song from a Christian group “Avalon”, a mixed quartet group known to every religious contemporary music lovers. The song told us how we love God not because He provided our every need but simply because He first loved us by hanging on the cross of Calvary. It was a powerful song originally arranged by Avalon in acapella version, but we covered the version with accompaniment which we found in youtube. Many responded to the song after we delivered it but it’s not just because of how it was sung but because of its very beautiful message. Surely, God loves us more than anything. He gave His son to wear the crown of thorns and purchased our pardon on that cross so that we may have eternal life and inherent that mansion He prepared for us. God first loved us, so, let us also do our part to love and accept Him now.

My Group (The Revived)

A Task to Continue

Picture taken for our Power of Praise concert last July 2009 

I have a group named ‘'Revived”. It’s a vocal group, singing for God's ministry, organized 3 years ago by its pioneers. The group had series of concerts locally for 3 years and it feels great to sing because we all share the same passion, MUSIC. I joined the group 2 years ago and since our conductor left after he graduated the task was then passed unto me. 

We are 15 now in the group but a few were inactive. I felt fortunate because I was given the task to handle the group though I know how hard it is. However, Revived must continue its purpose to sing and to minister. So, regardless of the “hard to handle” thing, I should still continue to lead Revived.

Currently, the original director is back to continue the group's ministry. It was so timely because I'm temporarily leaving the group for an important thing to do. More important than leading Revived. However, it doesn't mean that I'm turning my back and leave the ministry. I'm still here and still active for the group's ministry. In time, I will still find myself singing with the group and reaching some precious souls through music. For in God's service, there is no such thing as retirement. The task must continue.