Behind the Velvet Curtain

Unruly journal notes behind the 2nd CPBC Biennial Assembly

May 26-28, 2010
Central Philippine University
Jaro, Iloilo City


MAY 25, 2010 "Bit by bit...putting it together."

Unity. It takes several hands, a couple of brushes, some splashes of color here and there and, most of all, a lot of ingenuity to make several minds combine into one improvised, yet very artful, masterpiece... =)


What is the essence of being “artihan”?

"..artihan, in the sense nga creative." - Chester Salvador

May 26, 2010 (First Day of the Convention)

A. CBYFP Exhibit Snips and cuts. Putting together a cavalcade of CBYFP memories and legacies in one display.

Pause for a Pose. The officers with Ma'am Hermely Jalando-on, former CBYFP President.

For Sale. Souvenir Tshirts, pins and keychains for sale at an affordable price for the benefit of the CBYFP 1st Biennial Camp in 2011.

B. Rehearsal (at the University Church)

Don't Shoot. The Dungon Christian Church YPs are ready for some WWII action!

Dance for J.C. The Baptist Center Church Youth Group are all talented actors and dancers!

Oops. Seriously, some audio problem here; but, the CCC YP carried it through. =)

Unity: a secrect to success. Thanks so much to all the participating youth groups for their cooperation, active participation and willingness to be all a part of the historic event in CPBC's milestone of legacy.

MAY 27, 2010 (DAY OF PRODUCTION)

In unity, there is strength. In God, there is victory.

Tips! Five things to remember before any production:

1. Stay cool, even under time pressure. Get a dose of some laughter for a while.=)

2. Make sure that the participants know the sequence of the presentation and are guided backstage.

3. Check ALL microphones, video, sounds, and make sure to have a back-up for all your files needed in the production. It's better to be prepared than to regret.

4. Smile. A cheerful disposition will lighten the stress. Notice Harrace in the picture below. =)

5. Pray. After having done your part, let God take over and be amazed by His working power.

Behind the Curtain. The most unforgettable incident that occurred was when we received a text message, approximately just two hours before the production, that the venue for the presentation was changed from the University Church (UC) to the CPU Rose Memorial Auditorium (RMA).

Because the set-up and the stage of RMA is different--literally spaceous--from UC, each group had to go over their blockings and quickly made revisions.

In every event, especially in a big production, one can’t deny that mishaps do occur. However, what we're really thankful to God for is that during the presentation, our lapses were somehow concealed behind the curtain. So, praise God for the curtain (hehe!), plus the additional blessing of having the auditorium air-conditioned for the entire duration of the program...=D

MAY 28, 2010 (Last Day)

What is the real essence of attaining success?

Despite any circumstance, it's not about giving up, but it's all about persevering to finish the quest; it's not relying merely on our own abilities to accomplish something big, but rather uniting as a team to accomplish something even bigger; and most importantly, it's not about facing any challenge alone, but it's all about trusting that only with God, we can and we will conquer the challenge;

for, in unity there is strength beyond doubt,

and in God, we always have the victory!