Kinatarcan, Cebu City – North Island Cebu District youth participated in Global Youth Day, themed “A Community Transformed,” engaging in various community service activities on the island of Kinatarcan on March 16, 2025.
Under the leadership of Franz Blesy Paseño, NICD youth president, the youth organized a series of initiatives to spread hope and love. Participants visited several households, cleaned coastal areas, and shared Bible stories and songs with local children, emphasizing the importance of faith and community support.
Despite the scorching heat, the young volunteers diligently collected litter, including glass shards and plastics, from coastal areas, which threatened the community and the environment. The group hoped these small acts of kindness would contribute to a positive transformation in the community.
In addition to environmental efforts, the youth visited homes within the community, offering prayers, delivering inspirational messages, and giving books that conveyed the message of salvation through Christ. Each household received a “bundle of joy,” making them feel the presence of God amidst financial scarcities.
Guided by Pastor Rolando B. Alcanzare, NICD district pastor, the youth successfully fulfilled their mission to uplift the community, with aspirations for their actions to lead to ongoing positive changes beyond this single event.
“It’s awe-inspiring to see the youth actively partaking in community outreach programs like this, especially in the ministry. It feels wonderful to hear them speak the word of God. May we have more activities like this GYD this year,” Pastor Alcanzare said.
The Global Youth Day efforts were framed as a continuation of the youth’s commitment to service, love, and hope in the community.
Reachly L. Alcanzare, North Island Cebu District