In the Ecclesiastical District of Hawaii-Pacific, youth members participated in activities aimed at strengthening their brotherly bond and camaraderie. The said activities were the KADIWA Formal held on November 1, 2016, and the Binhi Dinner a week earlier on October 25.

KADIWA Formal

For the KADIWA Formal, the single Church members gathered at the function hall of Ewa Beach Congregation in the island of Oahu.

Brother Gem H. Baitan, the district supervising minister, delivered a brief opening remarks recognizing the participants sacrifices and efforts in preparing and conducting the occasion. He urged them to stand firm in the faith.

“A lot of people who may have not seen each other in a long time reuniting from different islands,” one of the emcees, Brother Ronniedy Cabulong from the Lahaina Congregation in Maui said in an interview. “It’s really a great sight to see and something that everybody enjoyed today.”

For some entertainment, musically inclined KADIWA members performed INC original songs. Engaging games were played, which were designed to enhance the brethren’s creativity and team building skills.

The event concluded with closing remarks from Brother Adorado Apostol, assistant district supervising minister, who further emphasized to the attendees the importance of fulfilling their responsibilities as Church Of Christ members.

“Having this kind of event that caters to the brethren in the KADIWA organization really helps strengthen the love of the brotherhood among youth members in the Church,” said Julene Villar, district KADIWA president.

Binhi Dinner

For the Binhi Dinner, the teenaged Church members attended in one of five select sites venues depending on the location of their respective local congregations.

Binhi members from the congregations on the island of O’ahu convened at the function hall of the Ewa Beach Congregation. Brother Baitan and Brother Eraño Biong, district Christian Family Organizations overseer, supervised the gathering.  

“This kind of activity is a great opportunity for Binhi members not only to get along with and know each other but also to encourage them to be all the more active in participating in the activities in the Church that will edify their faith,” said Brother Biong.

Meanwhile, those on the Big Island converged at the function hall of the Keaau Congregation, with Brother Apostol overseeing them.

On the islands of Maui, Kauai, and American Samoa, participants gathered at the function halls of the Wailuku, Kalaheo, and American Samoa congregations, respectively, and were led by their resident ministers and ministerial workers.

The dinner program included playing interactive games. Fellow Binhi members entertained them with their performances of INC original songs.

Before the events conclude, ministers and ministerial workers overseeing the activity gave brief lectures encouraging the youth members to remain active in their sacred obligations, be steadfast in their faith, conduct their life as true Christians.