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| Welcome to the Ronald United Methodist Church Youth Page. Here you will find information relevant to the Youth ministry at Ronald UMC. We have a variety of activities and we invite you to join us. |
Genolinsky Lopez II,
Facing the Giants
I Samuel 17:45
Facing the Giants
I Samuel 17:45
| It's a Party Fundraiser - Youth Ball Room Danced the night away, raised $1170.00 |
Darlene Gemino,
Hope in Hard Times
Psalm 23
Hope in Hard Times
Psalm 23
Joshua Mina, The
Giving Tree
Giving Tree
Mission Trip to the Philippines
by: Darlene Germino
On July 21st, a group of RUMC youth and their families flew for 10 hours from Seattle to Korea, then another
3 hours from Korea to the Philippines. This trip was the grand finale of the youths’ nine-month confirmation
class. I was fortunate enough to be a member of this group.
During the first day of our trip, we visited a small Methodist church in Navotas City. This church, Above All
UMC, feeds local children nutritious meals three times a week. We were told that many of the children were
victims of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. We also learned that through the kindness of AUMC and
through its feeding program, local parents became regular members of the church and encouraged their
children to join in activities such as singing in the children’s choir.
After taking part in the feeding program, we walked through one of the greatly depressed areas of Navotas.
All around us was terrible poverty. The people lived in makeshift shelters supported by wooden planks
above filthy water. Barefooted and naked children walked upon streets that were littered with garbage and
animal carcasses. My parents told me about places like this when I was a young child, but I was not deeply
affected until I saw the conditions first hand. Only when you see those with nothing do you realize what you
have. And then you realize that because you are blessed, you must do something to help those who have
nothing.
I reflected upon my new attitude and understanding as we crossed Manila Bay to reach the place we would
call home for the next four days, Binuangan. We were led to Binuangan UMC, a large 103-year-old stone
church. This church was where we attended worship services, where the youth of RUMC and BUMC met for
fellowship, and where we did our dental mission activities.
The day following our arrival, we visited one of Binuangan’s elementary schools. While touring around the
school grounds, I became very distracted by the polluted water in the courtyard that had been brought in by
the tide. I was so distracted taking pictures that I accidentally stepped into the water and had to wash my
left leg and foot immediately. While I was separated from the group, I learned from one of the teachers that
the school just sprays the water with chemicals in an effort to “clean” it. He also told me that another
problem the school has is that during high tide, the classrooms flood with water, and classes must be
canceled. He made it very clear that the school needs any outside help it could receive. After meeting the
students themselves and visiting every classroom, I became even more determined to help them. Each
classroom had at least 60 students. Remarkably, the students were all very well-behaved, attentive, and
sweet despite the conditions in which they studied. To me, they represented hope for a better future
because they make the most of what God has given them. It is my hope that their story will encourage others
to support the school and its hopeful students.
The youth of Binuangan UMC were also very inspiring. I was amazed at how energetic they were while
singing praise songs during the worship service the church held to welcome us. They were not ashamed to
clap their hands, dance, and shout for God. After commuting across Manila Bay to return home from school,
they come to the church on weeknights for fellowship. On our second night in Binuangan, the youth of BUMC
invited us youth of RUMC to their fellowship session. The language barrier between us did not prevent us
from worshipping God together. We discovered that we knew many of the same songs, and ended up
teaching each other new ones. Some of the enthusiasm of our new friends has rubbed off on us, and we
look forward to sharing it with the congregation this coming Youth Sunday.
The dental mission was held on our final full day in Binuangan. While the dentist and adults assisted adult
patients, the youth demonstrated brushing and flossing to the children. We distributed sample toothbrushes,
toothpaste, and dental floss (which were all donated to us) to each child. In all, we helped at least 180-190
children that day.. I was surprised and delighted to see some of the children continuing to practice what we
had taught them as they walked home from the church.
Overall, the lesson that I took away from this trip is that even a small act of kindness done in the name of
God can make a big difference. In giving to the people we encountered, we were reminded of God’s love and
grace as well.
by: Darlene Germino
On July 21st, a group of RUMC youth and their families flew for 10 hours from Seattle to Korea, then another
3 hours from Korea to the Philippines. This trip was the grand finale of the youths’ nine-month confirmation
class. I was fortunate enough to be a member of this group.
During the first day of our trip, we visited a small Methodist church in Navotas City. This church, Above All
UMC, feeds local children nutritious meals three times a week. We were told that many of the children were
victims of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. We also learned that through the kindness of AUMC and
through its feeding program, local parents became regular members of the church and encouraged their
children to join in activities such as singing in the children’s choir.
After taking part in the feeding program, we walked through one of the greatly depressed areas of Navotas.
All around us was terrible poverty. The people lived in makeshift shelters supported by wooden planks
above filthy water. Barefooted and naked children walked upon streets that were littered with garbage and
animal carcasses. My parents told me about places like this when I was a young child, but I was not deeply
affected until I saw the conditions first hand. Only when you see those with nothing do you realize what you
have. And then you realize that because you are blessed, you must do something to help those who have
nothing.
I reflected upon my new attitude and understanding as we crossed Manila Bay to reach the place we would
call home for the next four days, Binuangan. We were led to Binuangan UMC, a large 103-year-old stone
church. This church was where we attended worship services, where the youth of RUMC and BUMC met for
fellowship, and where we did our dental mission activities.
The day following our arrival, we visited one of Binuangan’s elementary schools. While touring around the
school grounds, I became very distracted by the polluted water in the courtyard that had been brought in by
the tide. I was so distracted taking pictures that I accidentally stepped into the water and had to wash my
left leg and foot immediately. While I was separated from the group, I learned from one of the teachers that
the school just sprays the water with chemicals in an effort to “clean” it. He also told me that another
problem the school has is that during high tide, the classrooms flood with water, and classes must be
canceled. He made it very clear that the school needs any outside help it could receive. After meeting the
students themselves and visiting every classroom, I became even more determined to help them. Each
classroom had at least 60 students. Remarkably, the students were all very well-behaved, attentive, and
sweet despite the conditions in which they studied. To me, they represented hope for a better future
because they make the most of what God has given them. It is my hope that their story will encourage others
to support the school and its hopeful students.
The youth of Binuangan UMC were also very inspiring. I was amazed at how energetic they were while
singing praise songs during the worship service the church held to welcome us. They were not ashamed to
clap their hands, dance, and shout for God. After commuting across Manila Bay to return home from school,
they come to the church on weeknights for fellowship. On our second night in Binuangan, the youth of BUMC
invited us youth of RUMC to their fellowship session. The language barrier between us did not prevent us
from worshipping God together. We discovered that we knew many of the same songs, and ended up
teaching each other new ones. Some of the enthusiasm of our new friends has rubbed off on us, and we
look forward to sharing it with the congregation this coming Youth Sunday.
The dental mission was held on our final full day in Binuangan. While the dentist and adults assisted adult
patients, the youth demonstrated brushing and flossing to the children. We distributed sample toothbrushes,
toothpaste, and dental floss (which were all donated to us) to each child. In all, we helped at least 180-190
children that day.. I was surprised and delighted to see some of the children continuing to practice what we
had taught them as they walked home from the church.
Overall, the lesson that I took away from this trip is that even a small act of kindness done in the name of
God can make a big difference. In giving to the people we encountered, we were reminded of God’s love and
grace as well.
| In His Love |