Sign Language Programs In Districts

The Binhi members from this district conducted a Sign Language Seminar. This activity taught them basic signs that they can use to communicate with our Deaf brethren. The activity also enabled the brethren to be even more eager to widen their Sign Language vocabularies and apply them in various Church activities.

A memorable day for our Deaf brethren in Bicol Region as they celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Christian Society for the Deaf through the CSD Camp held in Legazpi, Albay. Eagerly participating in various interactive booths, they thus had a chance to meet fellow Deaf brethren from other districts, enhancing that sense of belongingness inside the Church Of Christ.

Members of the KADIWA and Binhi, which are two of the youth organizations in the Church Of Christ, from the San Aquilino Congregation attended the Basic Sign Language seminar led by the Christian Society for the Deaf (CSD) officers. They learned about basic signs, such as that of the alphabet, numbers, and basic greetings, among others.

The Children’s Worship Service (CWS) officers in this district attended a Basic Sign Language seminar. They learned to sign the alphabet, greetings, and common Church terminologies which they can use to interact with the Deaf.

The Christian Society for the Deaf in this district held its 1st Get-together for the year. This fun-filled activity strengthened the bond of the Deaf brethren and increased their sense of belongingness. It also served as an avenue for them to welcome Deaf visitors and the newly-baptized members.

Smiling eyes of the Deaf brethren prove worthwhile the INCinema film they watched during their Christian Society for the Deaf Get-Together.

To spread awareness and understanding of Deaf persons, a Deaf Awareness and Basic Sign Language seminar was held at the Local Congregation of Veterans Village 1. Deacons and deaconesses, being among the primary helpers of the Church Administration in taking care of our brethren, attended the activity.

The growing number of Deaf brethren in this district prompted the Christian Society for the Deaf to intensify its effort to cater to their spiritual needs. Thus, the CSD played a special role in the first worship service with Sign Language interpretation in the Local Congregation of Castillejos. The Deaf brethren and their respective families expressed their deep appreciation for this milestone event which inspired them to worship and serve the Lord God with greater zeal.

The passion to communicate with differently-abled persons motivated our brethren to attend the Basic Sign Language Seminar in Leganes Congregation. The activity sparked interest among the attendees to learn and understand better the Sign Language.

Young members enjoyed and had fun as they attended the Basic Sign Language Seminar Online where they learned basic signs that they could use to communicate with the Deaf community. Sister Carla Layes, a Deaf person, was one of the facilitators of the activity. The kids joyfully expressed their interest in learning more about sign language.