Smart gray is the color choice for SY 2012-2013 BSM students.

Some students take a pose with Mrs. Calusay

After almost two  months of  rigid classroom sessions, research work, serious and sometimes heavy moments of group and individual  mentoring, the BSM students finaly had a real break last Auguts 21st, 2012.  Escorted by BSM Dean of Students Franz Vasquez and Ladies Dorm Monitor Normita Alvarez, they had a day out at the Flatrock Resort. The pictures below vividly speak they had a great and  fun time together.

SY 2012 BSM students received elegant NIV Bibles to use in class and to preach from.

BSM students tackle the use of the different Bible studyd tools in a practicum exam under BSM Academic dean Rev. Zeny Calusay. Studentsw found the experience challenging and neckbreaking. Yes, it was not easy but it was worth it.

A quotation that reflects the philosophy of training in BSM is: `God accepts you as you are, but will not let you stay as you are’.  Students that enrol in BSM are viewed as raw material to be processed, polished, enhanced so they become effective instruments in building the kingdom of God. So students take evaluative tests at the beginning of the schoolyear that have been proven to be   helpful for the BSM teachers and mentors in training them.   Two of these tests are Evaluation of  English Listening Skill  administered by Jireh Calusay and Evaluation of Speaking Skill under Mrs. Zenaida Calusay.

The BSM SY 2012-2012 students  sat in the BSM classroomfor the first time to be officially welcomed by BSM Academic Dean, Rev. Zenaida Calusay who consequently gave them an orientation on the school philosophy and culture of the host church FARM,Inc. The students are adopted as members of FARM,Inc. for the duration that they train in BSM. Mrs. Calusay told the students  to `feel at home’ – especially those who came from other parts of the Philippines. Further orientation sessions from other BSM staff followed.

Fresh faces were welcomed to Berean School of Ministry for Church Planters, SY 2012-2013. BSM faculty and staff headed by Rev. Rey and Zeny Calusay welcomed these students with happy anticipation of another year of adventure with the grace of God. Three  other students are enroled as part time students. Throughout the schoolyear, more part time students are expeted to join who will attend modular classes.

1.            Adona, Genesis O.
2.            Badilles, Loradel D.
3.            Batilaran, Edsel John
4.            Caparas, Rebecca S.
5.            Casas, Jonel P.
6.            Corro, Gabriel
7.            Doloso, Antonio A.
8.            Farparan, Alfred C.
9.            Gimarangan, Jovan A.
10.          Manipol, Vanessa M.
11.          Mawa, Maryjoy B.
12.          Mercado, Samuel O.
13.          Oribe, Ryan R.
14.          Palmerola, Evangeline F.
15.          Ricaforte, Ninfa F.
16.          Ruano, Rosana D.
17.          Salivio, Estrella B.
18.          Sarrosa, Jasiel G.
19.          Tabon, Ruthsil L.
20.          Telleron, Lheanne U.
21.          Triumfante, Marissa S.

Part-Time Students
22.          Aposaga, Ma. Melanie B.
23.          Azarcon, Janette D.
24.          Enage, Nicabelle U.

After a grueling board exam day and just a few days before graduation day, Batch 20 were treated by Mrs. Belinda Garrido to a river tour at the Cadimahan River.    Mrs. Garrido, a Roxas City government employee is herself a BSM Alumni. She imparted to the students   information  about her projects   which benefitted the fisherfolks.  She testified how she has  applied the gospel in a practical way   so that she was able to   connect with  the people in her   work assignment, particularly the fisherfolks.  Her projects include provididng training for fisherfolks in some livelihood skills. That day, new trainees needed models for doing manicure and pedicure and the students became handy models for them. For some, it was a first time experience to have a foot spa.   Later,   the students also went to Culajao Eco Park  and Palina Greenbelt Eco Park where  they   learned about how  mangroves  help  the environment. For the BSM Batch 20 students, the day  proved to be both a relaxation and educational experience.

It is a practice in the Philippines for schools to hold a recollection-retreat for the graduating students. The Culasi Elementary School requested for FARM to handle   one for their graduates. This was made possible through the facilitation of a teacher in the school, Mrs. Mae Theresa Gaylan. The BSM students came handy as  the   manpower to serve said request. It was also timely as practicum in their course on Creative Teaching and Creative CEd Programming.
The event was attended by almost a hundred junior age students. It started from 8 am to 2pm. The students divided the whole period into three sessions around the theme: `Life As It Should Be’ and culminated in leading the students to accept Jesus as their personal Saviour and Lord. using the ICI `Great Question in Life’ booklet.
The faculty members of the school were very grateful and said that they would like us to handle the recollection-retreat next year.

The BSM Students with some Culasi Elem. School Teachers

Flatrock Resort: Venue of the Retreat

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BSM Class SY 2011-2012 is the second batch of students that enjoy the new dining and kitchen facility of BSM. An Alumni, Jean Tumlos serves as the Food Service in charge during weekdays while her husband Rolly is studying. During week ends, assigned students take turn in cooking their meals.