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News Brief
BROTHERHOOD HOLDS NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
Upi, Maguindanao. The Brotherhood of Saint Andrew gathered for its National Assembly at the
St. Francis Parish in Nuro, Upi, Maguindanao last December 6-9, 2013. The people of this
rustic community gladly welcomed the delegates from as far as Bontoc and Tabuk in Northern
Luzon.
The three-day confab focused on Evangelism, Asset Based Congregation Development, and the
BSA Disciplines for the attainment of Vision 2018 as main topics. As its tradition, the conference was
full of fun, learning, and prayers. Delegates were able to witness to the community through a parade of
witnesses accompanied by the Brass band of St Francis High School – the Episcopal Church-owned
and managed educational institution.
In addition to church-related inputs, the delegates were also given the opportunity to visit some
of the town’s community projects such as: Tree growing, Vermi Project, and Organic Fertilizer. The
conference concluded with the Sunday Eucharist. The participants especially those from Luzon despite
the several thousand peso airfare and long travel expressed their enjoyment and promise to again
attend the next conference no matter where it will be held./dbt
Participants of the Brotherhood of Saint Andrew National Conference held in Upi, Maguindanao
on December 6-9, 2012 pose for posterity.
The Philippine EPISCOPALIAN