By Cyrus A. Natividad

CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, thanked the participation of the different colleges and departments during the White Gift Service.

A White Gift Service and an Evening of Christmas Carols @ Central was held at CPU’s Football Field at 7 in the evening, December 12, 2018. The program which was hosted by the University Church and the College of Theology was part of the nightly event in CPU after the Festival of Lights and Music at Central was launched on Friday, December 7.

The program started with the Lighting of the Candles of Advent in which University President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, lighted the first—the Candle of Hope. It was followed by the other administration officials lighting the Candles of Peace, Love, Joy, and Christ’s Candle. Dr. Robles and the rest of the speakers reflected upon the values of the candles in their messages before lighting them.

CPU Vice President for Student Affairs, Rev. Joniel Howard H. Gico, highlighted Christmas as a testimony of generosity anchored on the gift of salvation.

Prayers and Christmas messages were offered by University Church pastors, led by Senior Pastor Rev. Cris Amorsolo V. Sian. The University Church Choir sang Christmas Carols in between the pastors’ prayers and messages. In addition, the UC Tambourine Dancers performed while the “white gifts” were brought to the front.

The assorted gifts will be given to deserving families by the University Church Outreach Program.

Assorted gifts in plain white wrappers were offered by different colleges, other academic units, campus organizations, office personnel and individuals. The said gifts will be given to outreach communities supported by the University Church.