Fun, laughter and praises filled the halls of Landmark Premier Hotel in Deira as nearly a hundred members of a Dubai-based church group reunited for their annual Christmas celebration in the country.
The celebration of Christmas of the Crusaders of the Divine Church of Christ, (CDCC-UAE Chapter) Philippines, Inc. in Dubai last September 25 saw over 60 of its members from the emirate of Dubai in attendance, with over 20 from the emirates of Abu Dhabi Ras Al Khaimah, and Sharjah combined.
Attendees started off their celebrations with a flower offering and high mass, followed by the singing of the birthday song for their Supreme Pontiff and Founder, Mons. Dr. Rufino S. Magliba.
This was followed by a sumptuous buffet lunch and several fun-filled activities, raffle draws, and exchange gifts, much to the delight of all attendees.
Middle East Administrator Rev. Fr. Roldan Tabalbag Magliba thanked all of the members of CDCC-UAE Chapter that made their 11th Christmas celebration a memorable event for everyone who attended.
“Ako ay lubos na nagpapasalamat sa lahat ng mga opisyales at miyembros ng mga Crusados dito sa UAE Chapter sa pamumuno ng Crusaders Officers League (COL), Chapter President Mr. Ranilo Valdeleon at sa kanyang maybahay na laging nakasuporta na si Ms. Maribel Valdeleon at sa mga iba pang mga aktibong opisyales. Gayundin sa mga iba’t ibat departamento ng aming Kongregasyon,” shared Fr. Magliba.
“Isang napakagandang regalo ito ng Diyos dahil pagkaraan ng mahigit isang taon, muling nagkita kita ang mga magkakapatid sa Pananampalataya. Lagi ninyong tatandaan na gaanu man kalaki ang problema natin sa buhay at kalakas ang mga pandemiya o mga iba’t ibang mga kalamidad o sakuna na dumarating ngayon dito sa mundo, wala nang mas lalaki at lalakas pa sa kapangyarihan ng ating Diyos,” he added.
The Crusaders of the Divine Church of Christ, Phil., Inc. is the only religion that celebrates Christmas in September which coincides with the birthday of the church members’ founder and the founding anniversary.
“Mula po sa aming pamunuan sa pamumuno ng aming punong tagapangasiwa, Prince Estrellito Villena Magliba, kami po ay bumabati ng isang maligayang pasko sa inyong lahat sampu ng inyong pamilya. Mabuhay ang mga Pilipino sa buong mundo!” said Fr. Magliba.
