By Rusieljs G. Lunasco

Faculty and Staff Convocation speaker Rev. Rosan Valencia-Tabaodaja talking about God’s covenant.

The university held its virtual Christ Emphasis Week Celebrations for the second semester with the theme “Endure” on April 26-27 and May 3-5, 2021. The theme is based on Psalm 119:90 and 2 Corinthians 4:8-10.

Senior High/ College convocation speaker Rev. Dr. Carla A. Romarate-Knipel, explained the meaning of the theme, “Endure.”

She said “To endure not only means to patiently suffer through something difficult. Rather, it is to survive, find hope, and come out of a difficult situation even stronger. During these hard times we must always remember that as long as we believe in God, we can overcome any challenges.”

University Church Praise Team leading the Praise and Worship.

Rev. Rosan V. Tabaodaja CEW speaker for Faculty and Staff said that no matter how difficult life becomes, God’s promise that He will never abandon us remains valid. When God says that He is faithful and will not let us suffer beyond what we can bear.

The universal message of this year’s theme is to face and endure obstacles with God’s strength and radiance.

There were two convocations for kindergarten and elementary, junior high school, college, and senior high school students. There was also a special convocation for the faculty and staff. CEW ended with a praise jam on May 5.

CEW speakers:

Kindergarten and Elementary- Pastor Eunice D. Bariga (Associate Minister for Christian Education, Baptist Center Church)

Junior High School – Pastor Jabez Oberes (Registrar and Secretary, Convention Baptist Bible College)

Faculty and Staff – Rev. Rosan V. Tabaodaja (Pastor, Masville Baptist Church- Paranaque, Metro Manila)

College/ Senior High – Rev. Dr. Carla A. Romarate Knipel (Senior Pastor, Central Baptist Church of Woodbury- New Jersey, USA)

Rev. Manuel De La Fuente (Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church of Clifton- New Jersey, USA)