By Margen Arandela-Java
CPU Elem Ĵý73 shares a great recollection of what had happened in the past and a happy sharing of GodĴýs goodness in their lives.
Together againĴýĴýA number of Ĵý Elementary School class 1973 had a preliminary meet-up on May 20, 2023, at CPU Educational Media Center Conference Room to connect with one another and to celebrate GodĴýs faithfulness in their lives for the last 50 years as classmates and friends.
Dr. Florentino ĴýĴýTinoĴýĴý Alerta, a doctor turned pastor and Jose ĴýButchĴý Eguico, an engineer turned pastor too, proclaimed GodĴýs word and testified how good God was, is, and will be in their lives. It was then affirmed by the sharing of life of all the classmates present.
Indeed, it was a great recollection of what had happened in the past and a happy sharing of GodĴýs goodness in their lives Ĵý their successes, failures, trials, challenges and problems which made them strong and affirmed His goodness to all.
What was supposed to be just a social gathering turned into a meaningful sharing, reflection, fellowship, and thanksgiving aptly summed up by classmate Rinand Escuban: ĴýClassmates of CPU Elementary class Ĵý73, each of you has inspired, impacted, and enriched my life. Thank you for sharing your greatest accomplishment during our gathering Ĵý your life lived victoriously despite seemingly great odds. We give honor and glory to God. You have my prayers.Ĵý
In reminiscing about the CPU Elementary days, Rinand sang a portion of a song he had sung during the campaign of Nelson George de la Fuente as President of the CPU Junior Republic then. This time, Doc Nelson was unanimously chosen as the President of the CPU Elem class Ĵý73.
The CPU Elem class Ĵý73 will celebrate their golden anniversary with more members of the class attending come September 30 and October 1 of this year.