The moment we arrived at the hall, we can already sense the subtle stress that is slowly building up in the air as the organizers were trying to polish some glitches 10 minutes before the program was supposed to start. Everyone was running a bit late, which didn’t help at all. Even honey and I, who were the designated hosts for the event arrived 10 minutes before the event started instead of an hour before. Weeks of anticipation and thorough preparation are now to be executed.
At twenty minutes past one in the afternoon, ten minutes behind schedule, honey and I took center stage and officially started the much awaited program in celebration of Couples for Christ – The Netherlands’ tenth year anniversary. The activities for the day were divided between the conference that would take place in the afternoon and the awarding ceremony and party in the evening. For the conference, organizers invited speakers from Vienna (Austria), Paris (France) and of course someone from the Netherlands. The speakers were able to capture the attention of the listeners with their inspiring talks as well as animated stories. They were quite effective in encouraging not only the members of the organization but also the leaders of the group to continue to strive and remain faithful in their service to the community. The conference was completed by celebrating the mass.
The awarding ceremony took place immediately after dinner. Several people from the community were recognized for their invaluable contribution to the organization for the past couple of years. And the rest of the evening was party! Party! Party!
True enough, in the middle of everyone’s busy lives, it is awe-inspiring to meet people who are able to devote a portion of their precious time and effort to undertake projects that helps not only a community that they belong in but also try to help others as well. It is an honor, for honey and me to have been witnesses to this joyous occasion for CFC the Netherlands.
To the leaders and members of CFC, Congratulations and more power, may God be praised!
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