Last August 31, 2008, Harvesters celebrated its “Batang K.” It is a yearly thanksgiving celebration of the progress of the Harvesters Kids under the care of the Sonshine Ministry. Also present were the kids and parents of the Mandaluyong CENEP.
This was kids’ time as they led worship and performed great presentations under the guidance of their teachers. There was also a photo slideshow of the Sonshine Kids Ministry in Gilmore.
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Tambourine Dance & Flag Twirling by Mayette Cruz
As we celebrate Batang K yearly, kid’s presentations were usually present during the service. I’m privileged and blessed to teach tambourine dance & flag twirling to kids ages 6-11. We started practicing last August 17, Sunday afternoon. That time, I only managed to teach the patterns to girls, which I find it not that easy ‘coz I still have to change some of the patterns, as I observed that they’re having difficulty with the ones I already prepared, same with the boys as I started teaching them the following Sunday (August 24). I just demonstrated the patterns to them, and so as I expected, their energy doesn’t match the timing with the music. So what I usually hear are all those tambourine jingles sounds being played and tapped differently (good thing the flags don’t have sounds as the boys waved them). August 31 has arrived, it’s the “Batang K Day”! As they presented their dance, I’ve never seen them danced as harmoniously as that, not even during their final practices. I praised God for these kids, as they give and offer their time and talents. They remain precious in our Creator’s eyes. Thanks also to the parents who keep supporting their kids’ ministries. Can’t wait to teach them more patterns in the future…….To God be the glory!
