Sign Language Programs In Districts

QUEZON CITY – A health seminar with Sign Language interpretation was conducted for Deaf brethren in this district to provide them with vital information regarding maintaining a healthy heart and preventing heart diseases.

PALAWAN SOUTH – Trees are indeed important. They have helped us and nature a lot. Thus a Tree Planting activity was carried out by the CSD Officers and those who are Deaf members of the Church of Christ in this district.

CAVITE – The CSD played a special role in the first worship service with Sign Language interpretation in the Local Congregation of Julugan. The Deaf brethren expressed their deep appreciation for this milestone event which inspired them to worship and serve the Lord God with greater zeal.

MAYNILA – Basic Sign Language classes are being conducted in the District of Maynila, hosted by the Buklod Organization. This has brought further enthusiasm and increased the knowledge of the Buklod members, enabling them to better fulfill their duties in caring for the differently-abled community.

BATAC CITY, ILOCOS NORTE – Inspired by love and concern for our Deaf brethren, the CSD Officers in this district conducted a Sign Language Seminar to equip Church Officers the ability to communicate with Deaf brethren and respond to their needs. The Church Officers who attended the seminar are very thankful for the knowledge they gained from this activity.

PALAYAN CITY, NUEVA ECIJA – Church officers from the Local Congregation of Marcos Village actively attended in a Sign Language Seminar. Their compassion for our Deaf fellowmen motivated them to respond to the call of the Church Administration to acquire knowledge in communicating with our Deaf brethren and even with non-members using Sign Language.

NEW JERSEY – A very informative and encouraging Sign Language Seminar was conducted in the Local Congregation of Winslow, New Jersey. The participants learned the importance of learning basic Sign Language so they can be more effective in communicating with Deaf people especially when they are attending the various activities of the Church.

BULACAN NORTH – The local congregations of Sacdalan and Bagong Bario SI held their first Worship Service with Sign Language Interpretation. Deaf brethren who attended this holy gathering are very thankful that they understand God’s Word and feel the love and concern of the Church Administration for them. They promise to be more diligent in their sacred duty worship our Lord God.

ISABELA SOUTH – An interesting and encouraging Sign Language seminar was conducted in the Local Congregation of Mataas na Kahoy. The attendees learned the importance of learning basic signs for them to become more effective in not only communicating with Deaf people but also propagating God’s words through such means.

NORTHERN PLAINS – The members of Children’s Worship Service or CWS in the Ecclesiastical District of Northern Plains conducted a Sign Language tutorial along with Musical Note Reading. This activity taught the young brethren the basic signs for the common terms used inside the Church Of Christ and the fundamental techniques in note reading.