The Good Samaritan Ministry (GSM) under the Kingdom Works (KW) Ministry conducted an uplifting outreach program at the Mother of Divine Providence Parish on November 28, 2025. The event which was attended by 33 members of The Lord’s Flock Catholic Charismatic Community included 15 members of GSM Kingdom Works, assisted by 18 volunteers from the different ministries: Young Adult, Pastor Married, Send Ministry, New Gen, Admin Office, Seasoned Adult, Pastor Single, Harvest 2, and 2 Guest Haircutters. Moreover, the workers/volunteers were assigned to assist the Program Moderator in the children’s games, food distribution, and gift giving to the 70 children beneficiaries of the Parish. Also, Steward Sis. Baby Subol Salazar coordinated with Ms. Rachelle Ranin of Payatas Orione Foundation Inc. This event brought unspeakable joy and unforgettable memories to the children’s beneficiaries of Mother of Divine Providence Parish.
Moreover, Fr. John Castillo, FDP, parish priest of Mother of Divine Providence (Sons of Divine Providence Congregation), explained that the Mother of Divine Providence spirituality came from St. Orione. Further, the Parish which started in 1991 has 300 children beneficiaries of Feeding Program under the San Isidro and Ascension Chapel. In addition, Ms. Nikki Arcilla, Admin of Mother of Divine Providence, showed that the parish Vision is to be an empowered and responsible community with dignity as well as moral and spiritual values. Its mission is to develop holistic and dynamic program and services that shall cater to the immediate and long-term needs of the impoverished.
At 9 a.m., the seventy (70) beneficiaries were guided by the Payatas Orione Foundation coordinator to their respective seats while the gifts were placed infront of the stage. Sis. Elena Garcia led the joyful songs followed by Sis. Perla Sarte who initiated the prayer. Then, Fr. John Castillo, FDP who delivered the opening remark shared insights and inspiring message about St. Orione,
The game initiated by Sis. Francis Encinares (Send Ministry), Dra. Edel Patdu (KW) and Sis. Francine Joy Encinares (New Gen) ignited the children’s energy. Gifts were distributed to the winners while the losers received consolation prizes. A children’s dance presentation ensued that delighted everyone.
After the games, lunch was served early to prepare the kids for gift giving and for a surprise visitor. The surprise visitor was a Jollibee mascot which brought joy and excitement to the children. The mascot danced which created fun and laughter among the children whose faces were full of smiles.
After the Jollibee mascot dance, the children received gifts: a toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, face towel, crayons, pencil, 1 pack art paper, pajama (according to sizes), cupcake, chocolate drinks, biscuits, 1 pack spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, cheddar cheese and canned corned beef. They were also given boxes of vitamins and assorted candies.
Finally, at 12 nn, the Outreach Program ended. Ms. Rachelle Ranin who delivered the Thanksgiving speech appreciated The Lord’s Flock Community’s Outreach. In return, Sis. Lea Tapispisan, invited them to visit the Lord’s Flock Catholic Charismatic Community. She also expressed her gratitude to the participants and volunteers whose joy was obviously reflected on their faces. Lastly, Sis. Joy Valde led the closing prayer.
Thank you, Lord, for this wonderful experience of giving joy to these children especially this forthcoming Christmas season.
To God be the glory!
SCRIBES MINISTRY
Written by: Sis Tess Valino (Kingdom Works)
Edited by: Sis Vera I. Tuplano (Scribes Steward)
