AUGUST 2015
VOLUME 1, ISSUE NO. 2
P H I L I P P I N E S
CENTRAL AND EASTERN VISAYAS REGIONAL UNIT
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Regional assembly 2015
The theme of the RA Meeting held last July 25, 2015 was “One Vision, One Direction.” One of the highlights during that meeting was the activity where all participants were asked “ How are you going to help fulfil the Vision?” Here, we will give you answers of some of our constituents and friends: “Pag ampo para mapalambo ang programa sa IVCF ug mag-provide ug place para sa mga CI campers.”Pastor Bogel Jelmani (Church partner) “Being available- my time, efforts in equipping others, by giving financially, by encouraging others to also be actively involved and by continually praying for the movement.”Minette Rabuya- Cebu Graduate “Support the movement financially and support the graduates ministry.”Diane Azarcon Gweh- Cebu Graduate “This year my husband (Ronald) and I are committed in establishing IVCF work and
helping (UC- Banilad and CTU- Argao, USCTC) in the campus work by being available.”Charissa Cisneros Aguila- Cebu Graduate “Para nako, as student sad, obligation nako nga e-share sa uban kung unsa ako nakatunan gikan sa bible studies ug fellowship gathering sa IVCF. Ug maging model sa uban.”Lourine Sumalpong- Cebu Student “Pray for one another, encourage one another, and help one another.” Mahid Randa- Leyte Student “By being active sa IVCF fellowship in my campus, by praying for IVCF and by being a good witness of Jesus to my classmates.” Liane Rabuya- Cebu Student
We were blessed to have Kuya Herman Moldez as our speaker and with 92 students, graduates, and friends who attended the meeting. Indeed, the RAC Meeting had us reconnected, remembered and refocused.
INTRODUCING OUR NEW REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS We praise and thank God for the newly elected Regional Advisory Council members for School Year 2015-2017 Here they are together with their vision for the region: Dionne Ang- Chairman, Cebu Area Representative (ivcf.alumni@gmail.com) I want to see our IVCF students and graduates becoming more committed in bearing responsibility and taking initiatives to further develop the ministry in the University, Church and Society. This will only happen when we earnestly pray for God to move our members so they will have that strong conviction to own our IVCF Vision, Mission and Goals and also for them to give their unwavering support for our Regional Plans and Direction within the next two years and beyond. Marlon Villaluz- Vice Chairman, Negros Oriental Representative (sirmtv@gmail.com) To revive the passion of every IVCF Alumnus to support the movement in the campuses, both monetary and moral. Frannie Bayron- Secretary, Student Representative (oracle2k13@gmail.com) I want to see the IVCF organization recognized and established in every campus in Cebu and in the whole region and which is led by a committed and passionate student leader. Ed Balali-Treasurer Cebu Area Representative (mpbalali @cebulandmaster.com) I dream of a well organized and better equipped IVCF chapters whose dedication and sense (cont., p.2)
Financial update: Beginning Balance as of June 1, 2015 Cash in Bank 72,837.18 Cash on Hand 16,000 Total 88, 837.18 June 2015 Receipts 42,136.29 Disbursement 45,641.85 Total -3,505.56
July 2015 Receipts 62,645 Disbursement 28,349.33 Total 34,295.67 August 2015 Receipts 45,837.25 Disbursement 63,613.50 Total -17,776.25
Total Receipts (June-August 2015) Total Disbursement (June-August 2015) Balance ending August 31, 2015
150,618.54 137,604.68 13,013.86
Cash in Bank Ending August 31, 2015 Cash on Hand Ending August 31, 2015
75, 124.73 13, 013.86
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AUGUST 2015 P H I L I P P I N E S
CENTRAL AND EASTERN VISAYAS (cont.) of mission could lay the groundworks for institutionalization of programs and initiatives, succession planning guidelines, and program maintenance and sustainability. We hope to see in CEV implementation of seamless follow through programs after campus to keep graduates be continually on stream for ministry involvement That in CEV we attain self sufficiency in financial resources to ably support various evangelism, mission, stewardship, and discipleship programs for students and graduates and be support ive IVCF national programs as well. Megz Garado- Member, Leyte Area Representative (emmanuelgarado@yaoo.com) To see the graduates being more encouraged in supporting the movement, physically, financially and spiritually and getting involved in the Regional plans. To develop more student leaders, who are mission minded and with courageous hearts in handling bible studies, as well as, sharing the gospel in all campuses, churches and communities. To foster great relationships between graduates, students, staff workers, community leaders and church leaders in the different areas of the region. To have an IVC F home in every area of the region, for both the present and the future. Leah Millendez- Member, Bohol Representative (Leah2ber@yahoo.com.ph) For the IVCF staff to be well compensated/ supported. This will be possible if students and graduates will be more committed in helping the ministry, financially. For pledges and donations you may deposit it to: Account Name : IVCF CEVRU Depository Bank : BPI Mango Branch Peso Savings Account No. : 1023-1874-65 Please notify us of your deposit. You may contact our landline number below.
IVCF Philippines Corporation Meeting 2015 Reflection It’s been three years that I’ve regularly attended IVCF’s Corporation Meeting. I praise God for the opportunity to serve Him through IVCF. Let me share with you the reasons why I love attending Corporation meetings: 1. To Be Refreshed: Attending the Corpo meeting is a way to be refreshed spiritually. To hear the Lord’s direction for the movement and even, personally. Through the corporate worship, whether singing, preaching and listening to annual reports, God has used all these to rebuke and remind me of His love and faithfulness. 2. To Witness God’s Work: Every year it amazes me how the Lord works through IVCF. I have witnessed God’s faithfulness in sustaining the movement through the years. Not just financially, but primarily, on the work that God has entrusted to IVCF in discipling students to become future servant leaders for Christ. 3. To Reconnect: Not just to the organization, but most importantly, to my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. What I always look forward to in every event is to see the Ates and Kuyas, Lolos and Lolas in the faith who have been supporting the younger generations. It is so encouraging to see their passion in serving the Lord. It moved me deeply to see their lives impacting the organization. And my prayer is that I may also live a life worthy of His calling. 4. To Show Gratitude: IVCF has played an important role in my walk with God. And I thank the Lord for using IVCF in molding me to be the person that I am now. To sustain the movement, it needs my participation. And by participating, it shows my love and gratitude to what God has done in my life through the IVCF ministry. 5. A Sense of Responsibility: A responsibility to pass the baton to younger generation. I believe that my participation in the movement will bring encouragement to
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our students to persevere in their faith and to, somehow, lighten the load of our faithful staff workers in partnering with them. This year’s theme was “Together, To Get There” and it’s taken from the book of Hebrews 12:1-2. I pray that the Lord will purify each one us to be more like Christ and unify us to make a difference starting from our universities, to our nation and to the world. -Faith Verano-Coremo, IVCF Bohol Graduate
ISCF Counselor’s Reflection As we started the ISCF chapter in Zapatera Highschool, I really felt the need of the students to know Christ, I can also see that they are curious and excited of what will happen and what we'll do. As we circle around, some students came and are curious of what we were doing, I believe that God use their curiosity to draw them near to Him. And I thank God for His faithfulness and His guidance to us in sharing to the students. Janice DorongCNU, BS Psychology 11 ISCF Counselor
Graduates Bible Study Schedules Cebu City Area Every Monday @ Mcdonalds, Jones, Ms. Derly Cabalhin 09322300088 Every other Saturday @ Ayala Mall Mr. Bernie Oro, 09155393533 Dumaguete Area Every Saturday 7:30-9:00 am- Mr. Konrad Villaluz, 09179943643 3:30-5:00pm- Mr. Marlon Villaluz, 09173146750
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