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PATRON SAINT OF BEC BUNGA RAYA 1 FEAST DAY ON 4 TH OCTOBER

Contents 1 Introduction. 2 How to promote sharing and encourage participation in reflection papers/gospel reading. 3 Special efforts to reach out to the sick and aged members of the bec.

1INTRODUCTION  There are 26 families consisting of 60 members.  Youngest member is 8 years old and the oldest is 80 plus.  55% of the members are senior citizens.  Total number of meetings/gatherings held from January to November 2012 was 14.

CORE TEAM Leader:Theresa Fernandes Asst. Leader:Josephine Lim Secretary:Francesca Lee Treasurer:Francis Yew Messenger:Mary Joan Lee

2Sharing in the reflection papers  Reflection papers and notices of gatherings are dropped into the members’ post box 10 days before the gathering.  Members are encouraged to read through the reflection papers.  During gatherings, members will take turns to read the content and are encouraged to share their life experiences relating to the papers.  Members especially the seniors, with their wealth of knowledge, have a lot to share with other members and members learn from each other.

3 Reaching out to the sick and aged  Leader will inform members during gatherings and make appointment to visit the sick and the aged.  In urgent cases, leaders will telephone or send text messages to members to say chain prayers for the sick.  During gatherings, members are encouraged to offer up their petitions and to pray for the sick, aged and lapsed as we believe in the power of group prayers.

SUCCESS  Members are willing to share their experiences, as such, gatherings are lively.  Through the sharing, members become closely bonded.  Senior members are free of family/work commitment hence they have more time to attend gatherings and visit the sick and aged.

As a saying goes: OLD IS GOLD THE END