North East Province 17 April 2018: The Third Bethany Champions’ Meet of North East Province was held at Bethany Provincial House, Guwahati, from 13 to 15 April 2018 in which 77 Champions, representing 15 units, participated. This mega event was organized by Sr Joy BS, the Provincial Superior and the Corporate Manager, and Sr Edleburgh BS, the Province Education & Youth Coordinator.
The first day’s proceedings began with the Holy Eucharist followed by the solemn inaugural function with the hoisting of the flag. Sr Edleburgh, the Province Youth Coordinator, welcomed the Chief Guest, Sr Joy BS, Fr Josehi, the Province team members, along with 15 Youth Animators, sisters and Bethany Champions.
In her key note address, the Provincial Superior exhorted the champions to be transformed into responsible youth leaders and soar high on the wings of excellence. The theme being “Youth the Hope of the Nation,” various resource persons dealt with the topics – Youth the Hope of the Church, Youth for a better Society, and Church Vision to Empower youth to join present day Governance and Administration for Nation Building. The climax of the day was the Taize prayer conducted by Sr Edleburgh and Miss Anita Tirkey.
The Eucharistic celebration of the third Easter Sunday was a significant occasion as twelve junior sisters renewed their vows which were a beautiful witness to the young Bethany Champions. The Champions enthusiastically took part in the Quiz Competition conducted by Sr Sandhya BS, the Asst Provincial Superior.
The third North East Bethany Champions’ Meet came to an end with an action plan.