Sign Language Programs In Districts

ANTIQUE—Brethren from the Local Congregation of Magcalon in this district attended a Basic Sign Language Seminar and food plating activity spearheaded by the members of the Christian Society for the Deaf.

BACOLOD CITY NEGROS OCCIDENTAL – To celebrate the 73rd Anniversary of this district, members of the Christian Society for the Deaf (CSD) took the lead in sharing the pristine words of God through the Evangelical Mission held at the Local Congregation of Victorias City.

ILOILO SOUTH—Officers of the Christian Society for the Deaf (CSD) were given retraining in communication skills during the recently held Deaf Awareness Seminar in the Local Congregation of Jaro. The officers are very grateful for chance to refresh them on Sign Language and get additional inputs on how to better understand the Deaf people.

ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR – Part of its commemoration of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ)’s 108th Anniversary, the district conducted a “CSD Cares” activity. Provided with care packages, the Deaf brethren were very thankful for the love and care of the Church Administration.

METRO MANILA SOUTH—To commemorate the 108th Anniversary of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ), this district held a Musical Evangelical Mission. The members and interpreters of Christian Society for the Deaf (CSD) from the district also took part by performing Sign Language interpretation of INC Original Music ‘Ngayon Na” and “Salamat Po, Aming Tagapamahala.” Their performance truly inspired the audience consisting of brethren and their invited guests. The event gave them the opportunity to get together and most importantly to share their faith with Deaf people who are not yet members of the Church Of Christ.

CAVITE SOUTH – Members of the Christian Society for the Deaf (CSD) held a Basic Sign Language Seminar in the Local Congregation of New Era. The activity aims to help the church officers to understand Deaf culture as well as learning Sign Language.

BATANGAS NORTH – A Poster Making Contest organized by the officers of the Christian Society for the Deaf in this district was attended by our Deaf brethren. This activity aims to exhibit the importance of communication for everyone to express themselves. The participants are very happy to showcase their talents through this activity.

CENTRAL – The active participation of the brethren in the intensified work propagating the words of God yielded more people whom God called into the Church Of Christ. Among these are the Deaf people who received their baptism. They were very happy to be included in the true Church.

ILOILO SOUTH – Caring for the brethren and nonmember fellowmen, the district holds a “CSD Cares: Aid for the Deaf” activity. Attendees received care packages, for which they expressed thanks to the Church Administration.

BONGABONG, ORIENTAL MINDORO – KADIWA and Binhi members from the Local Congregation of Bulalacao learn a new skill during a Basic Sign Language Seminar. They were taught on how to sign the alphabet, numbers and some terms used in the Church Of Christ, inspiring them to look after their Deaf brethren’s welfare.