BSM STUDENTS HIT CAPRICHO STREET
BSM students hit Capricho Street, Roxas City to knock on doors, make friends with people and motivate them to open their homes for bible study. Teaching the word of God in a Bible study is the major method of evangelism in SOS. The key in all our evangelism effort is the sufficient exposure of the unsaved to the word of God. The word will speak to their hearts and then they will begin to call upon the lord. Therefore, our effort is to get them to study the bible.
BSM STUDENTS AS CHURCH PLANTING TEAM
As future church planters in a training school for church planters, the BSM students are organized into a church planting team to implement the total SOS church planting strategy in a target place in Roxas City. This ministry exposure is under the oversight of Pastor Percival Navarro.
As an initial contact method, the students conducted an evangelistic crusade in Barangay Mongpong Basketball Court last September 24, 2011 at around 5:00 pm. The event was graced by the Presence of Barangay Captain Wilson Acervo who gave the opening remarks. BSM students Belinda Malaygay and Joenil Villaco shared their life testimonies on how they came to know our Lord Jesus Christ. The students also presented a skit entitled ” The Three Crosses of Calvary: The cross of rejection, the cross of redemption and the cross of Believing”. Bro. Felipe Aposaga was the preacher of the event who preached on SALVATION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH. A good number of adults responded to the invitation for salvation, after which the students prayed for people for healing.
BSM STUDENTS SERVED AT BSM ALUMNI 2011
The FARM,Inc. building was literally occupied by the hundred and four BSM alumni last September 20-22, 2011. Representatives from each of the twenty batches of students since 1987 were overjoyed to meet each other again. The ground floor was both welcome/coffee area and session area. A photo shoot area was also prepared which became the busiest area as the alumni took turns to have their pictures taken. The ground floor function room, the Quiver classroom at the second floor served as accomodation for the attending alumni. The third floor from the BSM dining area to the Calusay Residence foyer, and the Sunday Chuch School classrooms at the rooftop served as dining areas. Except for the BSM students the last two scholyears, many of these alumni did not enjoy the current facilities at FARM.
The present batch of BSM students offered their services as food service crew and as manpower for other functions like documentation and registration. They rendered joyful and faithful service during mealtimes and break times for the three day event.
BSM STUDENTS BACK TO BLUE
Students of this schoolyear opted to wear blue uniforms. This is a come back to the more popular color choice among earlier batches of BSM students. Last SY 2010-2011, the students sported gold uniforms. Click this for Photo Album in BSM FB Group
CHURCH MINISTRY EXPOSURE
An integral part of the training of BSM students is their exposure to our local church life and ministries. Students learn ministry better when they see patterns, observe others do them or when they themselves participate in them. Being a church-based school is a natural setting for such opportunities. On the second month of their training, the students were assigned and oriented in their first assignments in FARM church-based ministries. Ministry areas where they were distributed to serve include: As New People pastors in the Welcome Lounge, as Teachers in Sunday Church School, and as Members of the Music Team Ministry. Simultaneously, the students are being prepared to serve as church planting teams in a target area in Roxas City.
FIRST FEEDBACKS FROM STUDENTS
I thank God for giving me a chance to be trained in BSM. It’s very challenging! Belinda Malaygay
As I have observed, BSM is sending equipped and highly trained soldiers of the living God. These are soldiers who know combat methods, expert in map reading and who know where to position themselves to have the best view for possible targets. BSM mentors help build people’s lives on a strong foundation, help them be in great shape and strength. Joenil Villaco
My friend Brigitte Paulino (who finished training in BSM last schoolyear) and I could witness that BSM is a choice training school for ministers. . Thank God for allowing me to experience and hear great teachings that would equip me for every good work. It’s a great privilege! Naty Haboc
BSM is such a great training school for church planters. Here, you will be equipped with God’s word. At the same time your character is being molded into a true servant of God. Glory to God! Catherine S. Dapat
My wrong concept about ministry was corrected. Now, I have a better understanding of it. Richel Palma
I’m blessed each time we have a class in Philosophy of Ministry. I’m often teary eyed after each class session. In our course on Basic Study Skills, I’ve learned how to become an effective listener and how to use the Bible study tools for a deeper understanding of the bible. Rowena Javier
BSM is like a mirror to me. Here, I’ve seen myself completely without any pretensions and discovered that despite of my past , God could still use me for His glory. Sarah Labaso
BSM has a high standard of teaching and training. Our mentors are good examples for us. We always have a lot of assignments and this is a challenge for me to improve my study habits. Normie Alvarez
A SPECIAL COURSE ON CREATIVE COMMUNICATION
Twice a week, BSM students sit under Mrs. Julie Compuesto, a teacher/coach for Effective Communication. During the first day of their class, Mrs. Compuesto asked each student to share his/her life testimony before the class so she could hear and initially evaluate his/her speaking skill. The objective of this course is to improve the students’ oral communication skill and to build up their confidence in public speaking. Mrs. Compuesto, a member of the FARM church family is a retired English Master teacher and has volunteered her services in BSM as her ministry.
HAPPY BOOK OWNERS
The students were very happy recipients of two books sent as gifts by Sister Kimberly Snider through the ICI MInistries. The first is a devotional book for young professionals entitled “You can RECHARGE!” and the second one is on the book of the Ephesians entitled “Welcoming Jesus Into Your House”. Mrs. Snider is editor of both books as well as of `Moms’ , a popular newsletter for women which is regulalry distributed in our local churches.
ACQUAINTANCE PARTY
Thursday evening, June 30, 2011 was a rainy evening when the BSM SY 2011-2012 acquaintance party was held at the BSM dining room. It was an opportunity for students and BSM staff to know more about each other. Some alumni were invited as guests; particularly Rev. Jessie Villagracia and Rev. Pat Martinez. The two BSM alumni have both established ministries. Jessie is the current District Superintendent of NWVDC while Pat is the current Presbyter of the Section if Capiz. Two other alumni were present; Joses and Benjie Calusay who graduated in BSM last school year and are currently pioneering a church in Santiago City, Isabela. Both came home in time for the acquaintance party and to join their parents to a trip to Australia. A special dinner was served featuring spicy recipes of Joses Calusay. The event was highlighted by an inspirational message from Pastor Rey Calusay. He challenged the students to learn to communicate to people with their hearts. It was a memorable evening for the students for once more they were made to feel very much at home at FARM and were officially tagged as BSM Batch 20.
DO BSM STUDENTS GOT TALENT?
BSM students auditioned for music team ministry of FARM headed by Jireh Calusay Majority of the students auditioned as vocalists and a few as instrumentalists. The rest were comfortable to be part of the audience and render indulging ears to their classmates.
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