NEW NOTES TawagAwit Newsletter
September 2012
SUPPORT FOR TABANG MANILA TawagAwit members actively participated in GigAlive-Tabang Manila, a fundraising concert organized by the Katilingbang Bisaya sa New Zealand. On August 26 at the Henderson Intermediate School, Auckland, nearly 200 people demonstrated their concern and help to the victims of the flooding that affected nearly a million people in Manila and other parts of Luzon. For its part, TawagAwit was represented by Our Lady of Lourdes Parish chapter whose members performed the Invocation Song, “Hope of the Broken World”. Bro Mel sang “My Favorite Things” with grandson Mr Jeydi, while T-Kids of St Mark’s Pakuranga had a creative dance number from DJ & Rain. TaYo featuring Me-el (photo below) brought the house down with two numbers, ‘Lego House’ and ‘I Won’t Give Up”.
We Need You TawagAwit invites you to help in spreading God’s Word through music and other acts of love. You can be a: (1) member; (2) supporter or (3) organizer A member is one who can attend to the regular activities of the Ministry. The minimum participation are: attendance during practice sessions of songs, usually once a week or once every two weeks AND singing with the group during the assigned mass usually once a month or once every two months. A supporter is one who can donate services or resources to the Ministry. There are special events that TawagAwit organizes and the events need finances or helping hands. An organizer is one who initiates the formation of a chapter in a parish. The Ministry will provide all the assistance within its means to help in the vital task.
Other performers included KIS, YFC, Jayce Ruiz, Sami G, Shana Llorando, Meor Cerna, Taga-South, OBG and Gail & Stella. Neil Reid, president of the Rotary Club of Henderson, delivered a brief message of support to the efforts, committing to donate $500 from their club. Initial accounting showed that the fund drive exceeded the target of $1,000. The fund raised will be given to the Philippine National Red Cross, one of the leading groups in the rehabilitation efforts. Bro Mel B Libre, Lead Servant of TawagAwit, expressed his gratitude to all TawagAwit members who contributed to the fundraising efforts. The activity was coordinated by Elmer & Maylaine Cerna with the support of the officers and chairs of KBNZ.