Sign Language Programs In Districts

DAVAO DEL NORTE – Church officers from this district aim to be more effective in fulfilling their respective duties, which was why they eagerly attended a series of seminars on basic Sign Language. It greatly helped them to not only understand but also communicate with the Deaf people.

MANITOBA- In commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the Christian Society for the Deaf (CSD), the Ecclesiastical District of Manitoba, Canada held a Care for Humanity event in Winnipeg. Various communities have gathered together such as the nearby Filipino Communities, French Communities and the Manitoba Deaf Resource Center. Care packages were handed out including canned goods and daily necessities which were given to those in need. The guests expressed their great appreciation for the efforts of the Iglesia Ni Cristo in reaching out to the Deaf Community.

QUEZON CITY—The Christian Society for the Deaf (CSD) continues in its mission to cater to the needs of the Deaf community by teaching Sign Language. One proof of this is the Sign Language Seminar that was held in the Local Congregation of V. Luna wherein the officers and brethren were given basic sign language that they can use to communicate with Deaf.

MANITOBA – An evangelical mission preached in Filipino, with English translation and Sign Language Interpretation, was conducted at Winnipeg house of worship as this ecclesiastical district’s commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the Christian Society for the Deaf (CSD). Brother Roland Andrade, the district supervising minister, preached God’s words before a presence of people from nearby Filipino, and French communities, as well as those of the Manitoba Deaf Resource Center. Indeed, the Church Of Christ, through the CSD, work hand in hand in relaying God’s words especially to the Deaf through Sign Language.

NEW YORK – The ‘Care for Humanity’ program of the Church Of Christ through the Felix Y. Manalo Foundation was held again in New York, benefiting especially the Deaf community across six states. Held at the Woodhaven, Queens, New York City, the brethren brought care packages and donations, fostering inclusivity and support for individuals with hearing impairments. The brethren actively participated in and showed remarkable enthusiasm in learning while giving aid to the Deaf community. On top of this, they introduced to the beneficiaries the Church Of Christ.

PAMPANGA EAST – As part of celebrating not only the birthday of Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, the Executive Minister of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ), but also the 10th anniversary of the Christian Society for the Deaf (CSD), the district held an evangelical mission and Care for Humanity. Our differently abled friends and loved ones were enlightened with God’s words written in the Bible during the former activity; the Church Administration’s love and support they further felt at the latter.

CENTRAL—As part of the initiative to spread awareness and understanding about Deaf people, a Deaf Awareness and Basic Sign Language Seminar was held at the Local Congregation of Tagumpay 1.

QUEZON CITY – Active participation was the response of many brethren from the Local Congregation of Amparo to the Basic Sign Language Seminar conducted at their house of worship. Through the seminar they learned the importance of efficiently communicating with the Deaf.

METRO MANILA EAST – In an effort to educate our young brethren on how to properly communicate with those who are Deaf, the Christian Society for the Deaf in this district conducted a seminar on Basic Sign Language.

CALOOCAN NORTH – Members of the Christian Society for the Deaf (CSD) took part in an Evangelical Mission held at Caloocan Sports Complex. The preaching of the words of God was led by Bro. Ariel B. Barzaga, District Minister, with Sign Language interpretation. CSD members invited their friends and loved ones who are differently abled to be enlightened with the words of God written in the Bible.