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Themed "Growing Adventist Economy," the Central Luzon Conference Livelihood Ministries held job fair and business opportunities for the Seventh-day Adventists in its territory on June 28, 2009 at CLC Headquarter 20 Governor Pascual Ave., Potrero, Malabon City.
"This is your day! CLC Job fair and business opportunities only show that we care not only to your spiritual needs but to your physical needs as well," Pastor Jose Zabat, Jr., Livelihood Ministries director said during his welcome remarks.
"We also want to showcase that Adventists are competent in different field of livelihood and business," Pastor Zabat added.
A devotional message delivered by CLC Treasurer Jessie Calera addressed both the applicants and business proprietors. On the one hand, Calera, reminded the business owners that God is their partner. On the other hand, he challenged the applicants to stay faithful as they look for job and livelihood.
"Ang kawalan ba ng trabaho ang maghihiwalay sa atin sa Panginoon?" Calera asked. He then quoted Romans 8:35-38, "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?....No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life.....will be able to separate us from the love of God..." He emphasized to the applicants that neither work nor none of it can separate us from the love of God.
Over 300 Adventists from different areas of CLC territory attended and went around from one booth to another to look for possible jobs and business opportunities that would qualify them. Through the effort of Pastor Zabat the following jobs were offered: Micro Biologist, Accounting Clerk, Data Encoder, Technical and Maintenance, Quality Assurance/ Lab. Assistance, Utility, Janitor, Forklift Operator, Driver, Warehousemen, Nurses, Doctors, Physical Therapist, Medical Technologist, English Teachers, Dealers, Housekeeper, Pharmacist, Records and Documents Scanner, Technicians, Secretary, Masseuse and Security Guards.
The following Adventist and Non-Adventist companies joined the event: M4ted General Merchandizing, Kaplana International Trading, Homemade Products, Elpis Fashion, 3 A's Wellness Promotions, Botica ng Bayan, Swarm Man Power Services, Manila Adventist Medical Center, SDA Phone English, Kaplana International Trading and Ulo Foundation Inc.
Esther R. Tria, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Coordinator and Boni Mesa, Jr., Public Employment and Service Office (PESO) Local Coordinator of Malabon City extended their services to the applicants and assured them that all necessary requirements were satisfied by the organizers.
"We are thankful that we are given the opportunity to share our business," M4Ted proprietor said.
Pastor Benjamin Casimiro, CLC Executive Secretary, appreciated Pastor Zabat for leading and conceptualizing a noble cause for the brethren.
A number of attendees appreciated the Growing Adventist Economy. James Garsola, a member of Malabon General Trias Church, said, "Maganda. Nakakatulong sa mga kapatid. Inspirasyon sa mga kapatiran na naghahanap ng trabaho."
Chary Unite of Manila Center Church commended the initiative of Pastor Zabat, "The venture is highly commendable. I salute Pastor Zabat for his outstanding vision. Sana noon pa!"
"CLC job fair is indeed a helpful program for the Adventists who are looking for a job that is free from Sabbath....I'm hoping for more job fairs to come that will help other Adventists who are looking for jobs," said Annaliza Ente of FABAC Adventist Church.
Before the program ended, DOST Senior Consultant George Colorado, made his closing remarks, he said, "What we did today is just a step to a long journey. We cannot achieve our vision if we will not be united. We will continue to sharpen our capability."
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