HIGHLIGHTS: ICBL-CEBU NETS TOURNAMENT

2ND CSPCGA NATIONAL GATHERING

LAST February 21-23, 2007 We had our 2nd Chaplain Service PCGA National Gathering held in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.

Close to One hundred Sixty (160) PCGA Chaplains coming from all over the country came to attend the gathering. The gathering was very meaningful that most of the speakers ministered to all the delegates. It was very timely that current issues were addressed and discussed by the body.

One of the highlights of the gathering was the recommitment of all the chaplains to reach out to the men and women in uniform.

The 3rd CSPCGA National Gathering will be held in Zamboanga City to be hosted by the 304th CSPCGA Squadron, CGAD-SWM under the command of CAPT Domingo R Calisang PCGA.

See you in Zamboanga City!

Muchas Gracias Amigo!

Ptr. Gary & Grace

ICON IN PHILIPPINE BASKETBALL

DURING the Unity Congress last February, 2007 I personally met for the first time Robert "Big J" Jaworski, Icon in Philippine Basketball.

Big J as he is fondly called is an institution in Philippine Basketball. During his amateur and professional career, Big J was always a standout, the fans would always get excited if they him on the court.

Meeting him was a dream come true for me. Our short conversation allowed me to know a little bit about my "idol" when I was still playing during my high school and college days.

I pray that Big J would get to know the Lord personally and serve Him.

Ptr. Gary & Grace

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE UNITY CONGRESS...

ICBL-CEBU NETS

Early this year, we were able to start our Inter-Church Basketball League (ICBL) Cebu Nets program in Cebu City. Coach Lawrence "Tata" Merced and Coach Alfonso "Al" Solis helped us organized the league. Two (2) church teams from Davao City travelled to Cebu City for the pre-season tournament.

It was really a great experience for the Davao teams because they were given the chance to not only play but minister to the Cebuanos. Grace and I together with our son Brian helped in organizing the tournament.

We plan to have this tournament to be a yearly activity for the churches in Davao and Cebu.

Thanks to Coach Tata and Coach Al for the job well done in organizing the league in Cebu City.

Ptr. Gary & Grace

BAP/SBP UNITY CONGRESS

LAST February 05, 2007 Grace and I were invited to attend the BAP/SBP Unity Congress held at Dusit Hotel, Makati City, Metro Manila.

Two (2) years ago, Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA) suspended the Philippines from participating in International competition because of disunity amongst the ranks of the organizers. After the unity congress was held, the different leaders in amateur and professional basketball gathered and set aside their differences and formed a unity body for Philippine Basketball. FIBA lifted the suspension one (1) month later after they have submitted the new organizing body.

As sports chaplain, Grace and I are very thankful that we took part in ministering to the organizers nationwide.

To God be the Glory!

Ptr. Gary & Grace