Vijayawada Out Reach Program Report

Jesus Youth Andhra Pradesh One - Day Follow up programme of cultural exchange participants Venue: St.Peter’s Cathedral Auditoriam, Vijayawada. Date: 5th February, 2006 No. of participants: 50 Programme: Though the programme was meant to be a follow up for cultural exchange participants, it turned out to be a gathering of Jesus Youth of various parts of Andhra Pradesh. The presence of participants from Vijayawada, Gudiwada, Khammam and Hyderabad mad the event a beautiful time of fellowship. Key focus for the entire programme was on Jesus Youth spirituality and life style. The programme started off with a powerful and anointed praise and worship session by Stella Maria College Jesus Youth members. Miss. Velankani, their prayer group coordinator was the mc for the day. Sanju, the fulltime volunteer for Vijayawada was the programme coordinator. Santhosh from Vijayawada Jesus Youth helped him in organizing the event. After a warm welcome and a few songs there was a spiritual session by Prakash George from JY Hyderabad. This was followed by a wonderful group session were we had the presence of Jesus Youth leaders with different groups. It was wonderful to have the presence of people like Marina (National Campus coordinator), Vignandas Gangula, Rodney Pereira and Prakash from JY Hyd, Vijay from the National Campus team, Linto and Stephen (ex-full timers), Sr. Jacinta (Animator, Stella Maria’s prayer group), Sr. Sherlin (Youth coordinator, Khammam diocese) along with the various groups. After lunch we had an inspiring session on Jesus Youth by Mr. Rodney Pereira. It was followed by Eucharistic celebration led by Rev. Fr. Jayraj, the Youth director of Khammam diocese. Surprisingly he spoke on the constants and Jesus Youth lifestyle in his homily.Fr Jose helped us in confessions and gave us a motivating message. Leo Tom from JYNT and Maju from Full Time Volunteers Formation Team were also present during the programme.They conducted the screening for the upcoming fulltime volunteer’s training. We were also blessed by the hospitality, support and presence of elders like Mr.Pailee, Mr.Martin and Ruby (ex-fulltime volunteer - IIIrd batch).Vignan and Rodney Pereira helped with songs in Telugu and English respectively. Vignan helped in the translation of the sessions into Telugu very efficiently apart from the support in music. On a whole the programme served many purposes:

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A get together for Jesus Youth of various parts of Andhra Pradesh. Follow up for the cultural exchange program participants Full Time Volunteers Screening Strengthening of Campus ministry in Vijayawada. Spiritual recharging and formation for all participants and leaders.

This programme left us with dreams and hopes for similar get-togethers in future