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2013
ANNUAL HISTORY
REPORT
Batac Philippines Stake
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Activity: Young Single Adults Ball
Date: February 16, 2013
Venue: Paoay Stake Center
With the theme, Make your
heart
skip
president,
beat,
President
stake
Bonifacio
Galapia approved a ball for the
young single adults of the Batac
Philippines Stake held at the
Paoay Stake Center, February 16,
2013,
Saturday.
This
activity
aimed to encourage young single
adults,
specially,
missionaries
not
the
return
to
delay
marriage.
All of the branches and wards of the said stake were well represented
by group of young adults. Also, young single adult advisers were present in
the said event.
Not only did the single adults danced in the event but there were also
games prepared by the young single adult representatives such as Thats
my RM, Snow Ball, and many other pakulos to make the event
memorable and unforgettable.
The activity was made possible through the stake YSA representatives,
the support of the branch presidents and bishops, the councilors of the
stake presidency and of course, the stake president himself.
Truly, the activity was not just a mere social event for the single adults
but also a spiritual remembrance for them to follow the counsel of the
prophet not to delay marriage.
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Activity: Stake Sportsfest
Date: March 23, 2013
Venue: Mariano Marcos Stake University Sports Complex
In unity, the Batac Philippines Stake held its first ever stake wide
sports festival at the Mariano Marcos State University Batac Campus
(Sports Complex) on March 23, 2013. It was a memorable both in physical
and spiritual aspect.
Games in different fields were held such as volleyball for men and
women, basketball for men and women, chess for men and women,
badminton - singles and doubles for men and women , scrabble for the kids,
athletics in 100 meter, 200 meter, and 300 meter dash, athletics relay was
also performed, soccer for men, and baseball and softball for men and
women, respectively.
Branches and wards who won in the group sports (volleyball,
basketball, baseball, softball and soccer) were awarded a trophy ranking in
the 1st to 3rd places respectively. Those individuals who won in their
respectively sports were awarded a medal of gold, silver and bronze,
respectively.
Over-all champion was garnered by the San Lorenzo ward, followed by
Dingras and San Nicolas Ward II.
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This activity was made possible because of the bishops and branch
presidents, and also for the support of the stake leaders, specially the
headed by the stake president, President Bonifacio Galapia.
Activity: Stake Youth Conference
Date: April 10 12, 2013
Venue: Mariano Marcos State University University Training Center
(Batac City)
With the 2013 mutual theme, Stand ye in
Holy Places and be not moved, as a basis, the
stake youth leaders together with the bishops and
branch presidents, and stake presidents, Batac
Philippines Stake 2013 Stake youth conference
was held in Mariano Marcos State University
University Training Center, Batac City, Ilocos
Norte in April 10 to 12, 2013.
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The
namely:
conference
[During
was divided into parts,
the
first
day]
(1)
Opening Program; (2)
Pathway
to
(3) Community Service
Project;
(3)
Night;
second
day]
[During
Personal
Missionary
the
Progress,
Duty
Work
The
Success;
Social
to
God,
Workshop;
Scripture Mastery; (6)
Road
show;
(4)
(5)
[During
the third day] (7) Testimony Meeting; (8) Devotional.
During the opening program, all wards and branches were properly
represented by youth participants ages fourteen to eighteen years old. The
chairman, the stake president, Bonifacio Galapia, advised the youth of
proper conduct during the activity. The youth participants were also
accompanied by their respective young men and young women leaders in
their wards and branches. The opening program served as the orientation
for the participants as well as the branch leaders in supervising and taking
care of their youth.
Career
workshop
was
given
to
the
participants during the pathway to success. The
youth ages fourteen to seventeen years old were
trained by a Data Center College in Laoag who
is a professor in English and arts while the
eighteen year olds were trained by the SelfReliance Services volunteers in the Laoag Stake.
The participants had a clear picture of what they
want to become and how will they be able to get there.
The career workshop was followed by a service project by the
participants at the MMSU Sports Complex. With a joy and humble heart,
each of the participants gave their all in sweeping and gathering the trash
into their proper places.
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Little did they know that their
reward is waiting for them a
Stand in Holy Places T shirt as
their
souvenir
during
the
conference.
All the hardwork was paid off,
says
Brother
Quevedo,
Mark
17,
from
Jarome
Paoay
Branch.
We did not really expect a
shirt this year. We never did
expect
from
the
past
years.
Leaders say that it is over the budget. But this year, they really made us feel
special. This [stand in holy places] shirt will always remind to do as would
the Lord do, says Sister Frances Athena Baraoidan, 18, from Paoay
Branch.
We want to
give
them
the best that
the
Lord
could
give
them. I hope
the
shirt
would
remind them to always do what
is
right,
says
Sister
Melba
Baraoidan, Stake Young Women
President.
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The
stake
young
women
representative,
Sister Frances Athena Q. Baraoidan, and the stake
young men representative, Brother Royal Frank L.
Burgos, under the assistance and supervision of
the committee head, Brother Melito Balinbin,
decided to pursue the theme Career. Money.
Success. in the social night. The participants had
a dress code that they must wear what they to
become such as an accountant, a nurse, a teacher, or an engineer. Not only
did they danced, but during the social night there were also special awards
such as the best dressed male and female. The top three pairs male and
female were chosen by the stake leaders. Thus, at the end of the night,
Sister Abigail Adrid (Batac Wards Flight Stewardess), Sister Frances
Athena Q. Baraoidan (Paoay Branchs Accountant), and Sister Haizel de
Leon (Batac Wards Accountant) were chosen as the top three best dressed
girls. Mean while, Brother Royal Frank L. Burgos (Batac Wards Politian),
Brother Moroni Tinde (San Nicolas Second Wards Businessman), and
Brother Oliver (Dingras Wards Seaman) were the top three best dressed
male. All of the participants were well dressed, but there were some who
really stood out.
It was really the correct time of getting to
know one another, especially for the new
members and for the investigators who came.
Each
has
smiling
faces.
The
youth
representatives thought of a souvenir that will
be able to remind each of the participants and
leaders the joy they had during the night.
There was a photo booth at the back of the
floor for each participant to take their pictures that will be able for them to
remind themselves of this special occasion.
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There were also presentations from each of the participants. This
showcased their talents as an individual or as a group. The masters of the
ceremonies during the social night was Sister Kriezl Joyce Quisquis (Nurse)
and Brother Jessie Alos (Engineer), assisted by Sister Baraoidan and
Brother Burgos, the stake youth representatives.
The second day was a spiritual blast for each and everyone. The youth
participants were divided according to their gender young men and
women. And the young single adults whose age was eighteen was also
separated.
For the young men they were trained by
Sister Tomas, the missionary volunteer of the
Laoag
Mission
particularly
in
for
the
creating
family
your
history,
own
LDS
account and what is the importance of it in
the family history.
Family History is an important work of
the Lord. I now realized it, says Alex Valdez,
16.
Meanwhile, Brother Elijah Tinde, 14 said, I am not a computer
literate. But I never thought creating an LDS account could be as easy as
one, two, three.
On the other hand, the young women was trained by Sister Aracelli
Orcino, a member who has a business in making bags out of straw. She
taught the young women to make their own scripture bags using straw. If
they will finish their own scripture bag in few months, they will let their
young
women
Knowledge.
check
their
personal
progress
value
project
under
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Judy Mendoza, 15, said, I am not an art girl. I did not have fun
listening to the workshop. But as it ended, I got jealous of the other young
woman who tries their best in doing, so at the end of the road, I made and
started my own, and I sincerely love every bits of it.
The other side of the
room
was
filed
by
almost
thirty eighteen year olds who
attended the conference. They
were trained by the Laoag
Mission President, President
Barrientos. He taught them
the importance of missionary
work. He encouraged them to
go on a mission and prepare
effectively. He subdivided the
group into three and made of
his three office elders the team leader of each group. Each group has a
pamphlet of missionary lessons one, two, and three. The group was
assigned to distribute twenty five pamphlets each to one person, ask their
name, contact number, and make them be willing to hear the gospel.
I was happy. It was hot outside. But I was happy that I did it, says
Mark Jay Mamuad of San Nicolas first ward.
I have the desire. I really had the desire to serve the Lord. But now, I
felt like it is urgent for me to serve the Lord, says a sister from Paoay
Branch.
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The workshop was followed by
the
scripture
mastery.
This
years course is the Book of
Mormon. The stake seminary
and institute supervisor, Brother
Sherwin Lutap was in-charge of
this part of the conference. He
divided the participants into two
according to their age bracket
(1) fourteen to sixteen years old
and (2) seventeen and eighteen
years old.
The fourteen to sixteen years old did the usual seminary gospel quiz,
where in Brother Lutap would give a statement and they will just identify if
it is true or false.
On the other thought, the seventeen and eighteen years old acted as if
they were full-time missionaries. They have to go through maximum of
twenty five stations, where in each of these stations have fake investigators
or fake less active members in which they need to know their concern and
need to teach them the correct principle to solve their concern. In the sister
missionarys category, Sister Baraoidan (Frances Athena), and Sister Garcia
(Aizel Geline), got the highest points (thirteen points), while on the elders
category, Elder Burgos (Royal Frank) and Elder Mamuad (Mark Jay) got the
highest points (nine points). Sister Baraoidan shared her testimony of the
activity that it was really important to work with your companion and work
with the Spirit, as well.
The highlights of the second day happened during the night when the
youth showcased their acting, and dancing skills. Each unit has to perform
an event in the Book of Mormon. The events were chosen by the Young Men
President, President Ireneo Guittap and the Young Women President, Sister
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Melba Baraoidan, and two months before the conference, the events
designated to each unit were given to them for them practice. They have to
make their own scripts and dialogs, props and costumes. It was a successful
show.
We
never
expected
it
would happen this big. The
room was filled with spirit, a
branch
youth
leader
said
during the evaluation.
The youth also had unity
dance after all the shows were
done. The dance was led by
Sister Athena Baraoidan and
Brother Adrian Dansalan with
the music Stand, the youth
mutual theme song.
The last day was a spiritual ending. All of the participants had an
opportunity to share their testimony in front in two to three minutes. Most
of those who shared their testimonies were emotional as they say it was
hard to leave a place where you have friends with the same standard and a
place full of spirit.
A Stake Leader said, The testimonies of the participants were proofs
that they had learned something and they got something that they will
never let go of. It was overwhelming that we gave them what they needed
the love and the spirit of the Lord.
After the testimony meeting, President Barrientos came back as the
devotional speaker. He taught about using our agency well that we may
stand in Holy Places.
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The conference was concluded by the Stake Presidents message for
the participants.
Activity: Young Single Adults Summer Lovin
Date: May 28, 2013
Venue: Subli Subli Beach Resort
The stake presidency really wanted to tie a close bond between the young
single adults; hence they approved another activity, following the YSA ball
last February, called Young Single Adults Summer Loving in Subli-subli
beach resort, May 28, 2013.
It began with a workshop from the District Leaders (Full time
missionary elders) of the Batac Philippines Stake. They taught about the
importance of member missionary work; the importance of being a
fellowship or a friend to a new member or investigator; the need of
referrals; and more importantly, serving in a full time mission.
Participants also had games and fun to socialize to each other after the
workshop. The activity lasted for ten hours.
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Activity: Stake Sunday school Teachers Training
Date: July 19, 2013
Venue: Paoay Stake Center
Held
at
the
Paoay
Stake
Center last July 19, 2013, the stake
Sunday School Presidency headed
by
its
president,
stake
Sunday
Brother
school
Nathaniel
O.
Baraoidan, held a stake Sunday
school training for all the teachers
in branches and wards, including
the
Sunday
school
teachers
in
youth, and adult, as well as the
primary, seminary and institute teachers. Though it was meant for the
teachers, everyone was invited also.
There were about sixty teachers who attended the said training. The
training was made by the Stake Sunday School President, Brother
Baroidan, his counselors, Brother Hermenigildo Valdez and Brother
Willfredo Domondon. Micro teaching was also done by the new Stake
Seminary and Institute Supervisor, Brother Franklin Apostol.
The attendees were divided into three groups and had to choose two to
three members of their group to discuss a certain topic they can micro
teach. Afterward, Brother Baraoidan, together with his counselors, and also
the Stake Presidency presided by President Bonifacio Galapia, had to pin
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point only the strengths of each team and encourage the rest of the team to
apply it.
The training shall be expected to happen once every year which
already started this year.
Activity: Family Week Celebration 2013
Date: September 2013
Venue: Paoay Stake Center
With the theme, Unity Across Generations: A Strong Family, A
Strong Society, Batac Philippines Stake celebrated family week celebration
together with the local government officials of Paoay, Ilocos Norte and
Batac City, Ilocos Norte.
Officials, including the mayor and some of the sanggunian bayan
members of the municipalities came and dine with the stake leaders
presided by President Bonifacio Galapia. While they were dining, they were
entertained by the youth in dancing, singing, and cultural events.
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints from the
Batac Stake also celebrated family week celebration in cultural shows, such
as dancing, singing, and acting.
The family week celebration was lively celebrated in the stake.
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Activity: MPRS Ball
Date: December 26, 2013
Venue: Teatro Ilocandia, Batac City, Ilocos Norte
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The MP Holders and
the RS sisters were dazzling
in their lovely and beautiful
suits
and
gowns
as
they
participate in the MPRS ball
held in Teatro Ilocanda last
December 26, 2013.
This activity aims to
strengthen the relationship of
married
church,
couples
as
well
in
the
as
the
investigators, and also for the
young single adults to find their eternal companion.
This activity was made possible through the careful planning of the
Stake Relief Society Presidency headed by Sister Eulalia Baga, Stake RS
president and under the approval of President Bonifacio Galapia, Stake
President.
The activity is expected to become a tradition of the stake that will
happen once a year in the month of December.
