On July 11-13, 2014, at the Pine Hill Retreat Center in Canadensis, Pennsylvania, God called 23 candidates to attend the Youth Encounter #21 to grow closer as one family in Jesus Christ.
The retreat was organized and led by the Study Team facilitators: Justin Lucero, Sean Olaso, Faith Pangilinan, and Kipsy Quevada; understudies: Dana DeCastro, Kyle Flores, Kevin Larobis, and Andrew Olazo; and shadow facilitators: John Estrella and Olivia Felibrico. The Pastoral Team was led by Father Paul Lehman together with Sam and Rory Olaso. Through the guidance of the Study and Pastoral Teams and of course the Holy Spirit, 23 complete strangers underwent a series of talks, activities, prayers, and worships, sharing tears and laughter together.
The retreat was organized and led by the Study Team facilitators: Justin Lucero, Sean Olaso, Faith Pangilinan, and Kipsy Quevada; understudies: Dana DeCastro, Kyle Flores, Kevin Larobis, and Andrew Olazo; and shadow facilitators: John Estrella and Olivia Felibrico. The Pastoral Team was led by Father Paul Lehman together with Sam and Rory Olaso. Through the guidance of the Study and Pastoral Teams and of course the Holy Spirit, 23 complete strangers underwent a series of talks, activities, prayers, and worships, sharing tears and laughter together.
Despite the fact that this was a relatively small class, the size worked to their advantage as they became a close, tight-knit family. A common characteristic found among the YE 21 candidates is that though they may seem tough on the outside, they are actually soft-hearted individuals, hence their unique name: “YE 21?! SOFT!”, as they do a muscle pose. The class also identifies themselves by their YE 21 theme song, “Wake” by Hillsong Young and Free. YE 21 shepherds: Tina Larobis, Darren Lopez, and Mario and Carmen Olazo and Coordinators: Ken Cebedo, Matthew Ferrer, Elexa Nano, Madeline Ann Tanchingco, and Paul Vibar were discerned to guide the class throughout their spiritual journey.
Congratulations to the YE 21 candidates!
Congratulations to the YE 21 candidates!