250 youths gather as Kampung Quop marks World Children’s Day
SAMARAHAN: Children and youths from the Anglican and SIB churches recently gathered at St James Church in Kampung Quop here to celebrate World Children’s Day.
The event was organised to inculcate a sense of respect, appreciation and thanksgiving besides promoting the wellbeing of children, according to organising chairman James Nesserd Robert.
He said although World Children’s Day is universally celebrated on Nov 20, Kampung Quop sets aside its own day to mark the occasion.
“The event aims to generate consciousness among the society to further improve children’s welfare, not just in the village but worldwide in general. It is important that we celebrate children’s rights and promote togetherness amongst all children,” said James.
The celebration, organised by St James Kampung Quop Sunday school, was attended by some 250 children with the theme `Children of Today, Our Keepers Tomorrow’.
Among the activities held were prayers, gospel reading, singing of hymns, sharing of video clips on children around the globe, alms collection, storytelling, dances and a garden high-tea party.
James, meanwhile, thanked sponsors and donors such as MegalinKimLai,WillarmyGeniron Jebron, Elizabeth John, Doria Ang, Albert Royston Macewell, Hickman Norris Isaac, Sophia Jusib, Anna Alexco, Shunem Nesserd, and Cario Matthew Spencer for supporting the celebration.
Those present included Kampung Quop St James Church Archdeacon Andrew Steppen Pahah, Reverend Johnny Libar, Deacon Villy Velin, inter-ministry fellowship chairman Holden Osin, Women’s Fellowship chairperson Shunem Nesserd, Youth chairman Eddy Weerence, and SK St James head teacher Evelyn Wah Onn.