ELEGANT BIBLES TO PREACH FROM
SY 2012 BSM students received elegant NIV Bibles to use in class and to preach from.
LEARNING TO USE BIBLE STUDY TOOLS
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.
NEW BSM STUDENTS INTRODUCED TO FARM FAMILY
At the beginning of each schoolyear, incoming students are introduced to the FARM family members. FARM is honored to have a share in the training of future churchplanters coming from other parts of the Philippines. This schoolyear, students come from Iloilo, Palawan, Negros Oriental, Leyte, Ilocos Norte, Central Luzon and Iligan along with several coming from Roxas City. Since the beginning of BSM, FARM members have untiringly given to help finance the training of church planters by sponsoring needy students in their tuition, lodging and meals. BSM Dean of Students, Franz Vasques also appealed for some to be `Rice’ sponsors. A minimum of 2 sacks of rice are needed by the students every month.
EVALUATING THE RAW MATERIAL
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.
FIRST ORDER OF THE YEAR: ORIENTATION
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.
BSM WELCOMES 21 STUDENTS FOR SY 2012-2013
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.
BSM SY 2012-2013 DATES AND INFORMATION
June 1-26, 2012 Submission of Application with all required documents
June 27-28, 2012 Personal Interview, Measurement Tests June 29, 2012 Official Enrollment June 30, 2012 Orientation & Fellowship July 01, 2012 Welcome and Introduction to FARM,Inc family Click to download forms: BSM Application forms
POSES AND HATS ON THE AIR
BSM Class 2011-2012 took for the last time moments to have class pictures before they tossed their hats into the air.
DEDICATION AND CONSECRATION
There were many moments of mixed emptions when the graduates were finaly dedicated in prayer to the work of the Lord. Pastor Rey Calusay was joined by the FARM pastoral staff and elders in praying for the graduates.
CHARGE TO GRADUATES
Rev. Rey Calusay gave this charge to the graduates:
1TI 5:21 I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels,
2TI 4:1 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge:
Charge
By the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ the Head of the Church, Savior and soon coming King, who will judge the living and the dead… I give you this charge.
-Live holy, ,continue to train yourself to be godly. Godliness with contentment is great gain. Sin is always a reproach to any people. The Lord says that bad leaders do not do what they preach. Do not copy them. Pursue holiness without which no man will see the Lord.
-Love God and surrender to Him with delight. The joy of the Lord is your strength. Enjoy worshipping Him and behold His face at all times. Build a body of worshippers and the church that would be lovers of God. Dismantle the stronghold of false worship and idolatry in the nation, and wherever there is a worthy altar for the true and living God.
-Lead in life through humble service for the people of God, without greed for power, position, or pleasure. Pagan leadership is an abomination, and should forever be banned from your system.
-Learn the ways of the Spirit now that you are about to embark on a race.. and stay in His anointing. Don’t despise prophesying. Do not quench the Spirit’s flame. He is the power of God to start a work and to complete it. Comforter and Friend.
-Labor ever to build His Church- not the concrete and wood. But the assembly of God, people redeemed by Jesus and belonging to God. Prepare His church for power and for purity, to be God’s army, and Christ’s Bride.
-Long for His appearing. The start of the journey may test your determination, the rest of the journey may exhaust your resources, strength and patience. The rigors of serving may suck all your reserves. You may loss precious and essential things in life , and may end up with nothing more left.. But the thought of a face to face encounter with Jesus Christ will always revive you and lift you. It will be worth it all when we see Jesus.
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