ANCOP Global Walk 2016

Last August 14, 2016, the Couples for Christ, together with its family Ministries, had its annual ANCOP Global Walk. This initiative is to raise awareness and funds for underprivileged children who are not able to reach their full potential because of the lack of financial support.


ANCOP stands for Answering the Cry of the Poor. It has been its 6th year now since it was launched back in 2011. This is not my 1st time to join the said event, though. I had attended this when I was in Iligan and Cebu years ago but I wasn't able to join the yearly event as I would like to. I really appreciate what the scholarship program is all about. So, this time, I made sure I am present.

The call time was 5am and there was a mass at 6am before the walk begins. It was held at the Provincial Capitol Grounds. It started on time, however, there were having some technical difficulty with the sound system that in the middle of the mass it didn't work. So, the priest had to continue the usual flow of the mass but skip the homily because no one would still be able to hear him even if he talked. After the mass was the walk. We passed through Divisoria to the Rotunda where we had a U-turn to return to the Capitol. When we were back , before we were dismissed, the head thanked everyone for joining the event.

I was really struck with the closing worship songs (We'll be Faithful, Redeeming Love, Refiner's Fire), especially with We'll be Faithful because it brings me back to a time when I was still working in Cebu I was also actively serving the Singles for Christ then. There were times in my service that I am overwhelmed with laziness. And I will always remember this one time, I was watching a movie series at the apartment. It was CLP (Christian Life Program) season and I was supposed to be on my way to the venue but instead, I just lazily lay there watching TV. I told God, "Lord, kapoy man lakaw oi". And you know what? Suddenly that song, We'll be Faithful kept playing on my mind! It just popped out of nowhere! As in literally!

The song goes like this:

"And we'll be faithful to our calling

For you are able to keep us from falling

For in your promise

We will trust

We'll be faithful to finish the work you began in us"

It kept on playing on and on and on. It seems to be set on a playback! Oh my! What am I to do? I just couldn't resist the Holy Spirit leading me to get up and go. So, I did. That is why that song will always be memorable because of that one moment.

It's really amazing how God reaches to us in many ways and events. The other two songs which I also like very much, Redeeming Love and Refiner's Fire, struck me as well. In fact, the 3 songs are perfectly combined to touch me. Although, I have been serving the community there are still doubts, fears, and anxiety that lingers. At times, I am too weak to defend myself. I am thankful despite my being a sinner God doesn’t stop reaching out to me in many ways than one. He constantly answers my prayers and there are also times He is just silent and that is just fine. I know that He is always here to guide and protect. He is just so AMAZING!