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Waiting on Wings of Worship

IVCF: Shining On @ 60’

University Mission

Dugong IV in Cross Cultural Missions

Dugong IV in Paul’ Steps

IVCF Phil BOT Launches Regional Adopt-A-Staff Initiative

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EDITORIAL

Campus ImpactEditor:

Ferdi Juni

CI Team: Doray Juni

Jake Abiva

Contributors: IVCF Students, Staff, and Graduates

Waiting, WorshippingYet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new

strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles,

They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not

become weary.

New American Standard Bible

What does it mean for us to soar like eagles, run and not get tired and walk with unfailing stamina? The Bible tells us in Isaiah 40 that God, the Incomparable Sovereign, is great beyond our understanding. Isaiah reminds God’s people in exile in Babylon that their God is far more powerful and wise than all the rulers and gods of Babylon. He is willing to grant power to those who wait for Him.

This “waiting” is hoping (NIV) or trusting in God. Not a passive hoping but one that involves day-to-day life, and major tasks required by significant circumstances. Sarah Young, author of a devotional book, says that it is directing our attention to God at all times, in “hopeful anticipation” of what He will do.

Since January, IVCFers all over the country “walked” doing their regular academics, Bible studies, friendship evangelism, etc. They also had big fellowships such as University Missions as an application of lessons learned at the National Students Missions Conference last December. In this issue we feature some of these activities, and as we promised, we included interviews with cross-cultural missionaries from our IVCF family. It is heart warming how the Lord has sustained them; given them wings when needed.

And our main celebration for this year? IVCF Philippines 60th Anniversary!

We are starting to flap our wings for a great task of “flying.” We are celebrating God’s unfailing love and empowerment for the past 60 years of our existence. He has renewed our strength and revived hope during very difficult times. By God’s grace we will continue to soar above our weaknesses and failures, expectant of what He will do next. And we will fly with joy and gratefulness, trusting that our celebrations may be acceptable to Him as worship offerings.

IVCF, Philippines is a non-profit religious corporation which seeks to establish autonomous chapters or fellowship of Christian students in different levels of educational institutions and among professional in the market place to nurture personal and corporate faith in, love for and obedience to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Vision Statement:

We are a Christ-centered dynamic community of Filipino students and graduates worldwide, passionately participating in building God’s kingdom in the world.

Mission Statement:

To disciple students and graduates for Christ in all areas of life and equip them to serve the campuses, churches and wider community

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IVCF Member’s Pledge

In joining the Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, I make the following pledge:

1. To read my Bible ad spend some time in prayer everyday.

2. To attend a local church faithfully.3. To attend the weekly meeting on

campus regularly.4. To endeavor to meet at least one

other Christian for prayer at least once a week.

5. To endeavor to meet with others for small group Bible study weekly.

6. To work and pray for the conversion of at least one friend.

7. To seriously consider God’s place for me in world missions.

EVENT

Celebrating IVCF’s 60TH ANNIVERSARY

Wow! Can you believe IVCF is turning 60? Far from retiring, IVCF continues to press on towards new horizons in spreading the light of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Between June to November 2013 we will be celebrating, worshiping and giving thanks to God for His faithfulness to IVCF the past 60 years. It cannot be overemphasized that God’s grace has brought us this far. Secondly, the anniversary will also connect the past and present generations of IVCF because as Psalm 145:4 exhorts us one generation ought to commend His works to another. Lastly, this is also an opportunity for corporate renewal. So on the occasion of IVCF’s anniversary we will pause and assess; ask what has happened, how did it happen and what does the Lord want us to do from here on.

Projects

Towards these anniversary goals, we have the following projects:

1. Day of Inquiry on June 12Lord, Let Your Light Shine On UsThis is a national day of prayer, fasting and waiting on the Lord. We will begin our anniversary year in a posture of emptiness and openness before the Lord. This will be preceded by daily prayer meetings for six days on campus and wherever there are IVCF people gathered. We begin our anniversary celebration in the same way that we began – on our knees.

2. IV Day on November 30IVCF: Shining On @ 60’This will culminate all our anniversary celebrations from June – November. IV Days will be held simultaneously in all of the regional units of IVCF. It will be a day of worship, thanksgiving and celebration. The Anniversary Book and the music album will be launched on this day as well.

3. Anniversary BookStories, pictures, list of people, places and events and all those memories that make up our rich heritage we will somehow compress into our anniversary book.

4. Staff BlogHow did the Lord call the people who have served as IVCF staff? Be encouraged by their stories in this online blog of current and previous IVCF staff members.

5. Music AlbumReminisce your IVCF years with this compilation of our well-loved compositions.

6. Service-oriented eventsLet Your Light Shine Before MenWe will spread the joy of our anniversary by blessing the schools and universities where we serve, our partner churches, and our communities. IVCF chapters will each have a service-oriented project where the school is the beneficiary. We will also be conducting free Bible Study Workshops for 60 partner churches. IVCF teams will also conduct care-for-creation projects for the communities.

What an exciting year we have ahead of us! Did your heart skip with anticipation or did an idea balloon in your head as you were reading about our anniversary projects? Let us know about it by emailing us at [email protected]. Visit our website and our Facebook Page for more details.

IVCF:

Shining On @ 60’

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REPORT

Spot the DifferenceOn the 13th until the 20th of February our students in all universities with IVCF chapters in MMRU, took the opportunity to share the word of God in their own campuses. This activity was called University Missions. The goal was to be able to share God’s word to our friends and schoolmates.

In my chapter we handed out evangelistic tracks. This is also a chance to meet other students and to promote SVCF to the university. During this week-long of giving evangelistic tracks and sharing God’s word, I had a chance to reflect. Along with the ‘University Missions’ was also the elections of the next leaders who will be part of the University Student Council in our campus. The students who are running for positions in the Council always shake your hand, greet you and know your name. But after the elections they don’t know you anymore. Why did I think of this? Sometimes we are like that. We share the word of God, take their numbers, and ask their names. But we tend to forget them. Even if we see them at the corridor we sometimes ignore them as if we didn’t notice them. Sadly we are becoming like these running politicians. This was my meditation during the activity. It became an eye opener for me and it woke me up. This should not be happening. I also realized that it doesn’t need another University Missions for us to share the good news, because it should be part of our

Christian life. It’s a real challenge for me.

On the 22nd of February was the Culmination Night, the end of the University Missions. It was an evening full of songs; everyone was singing songs for the Lord. Students from different universities in Metro Manila attended the culmination night. It was truly amazing to witness this kind of activity – with its sole purpose of declaring Jesus to fellow students. Not only IVCF students attended, but also students that heard gospel; and became friends of the IVCF students. There was also a film showing about the love of God for us. I can’t forget the testimony about how the speaker became a Christian. At the end he said “Sharing the gospel must be a lifestyle” - Kuya Ricky. These words stuck to my head. They reinforced my reflections during that week. Thank you for reminding us.

This is what I learned from the whole activity. Why should I be bashful to share the Word of God. If I know it’s not wrong, I have no reason not to do it. It’s not a suggestion, it was stated in the Bible. Should I still wait until I realize it’s already too late, and will never have another chance to see my friends in heaven? Should I wait again for the next University Missions? We must move, don’t waste time and don’t forget to practice your beliefs as a good Christian must.. Again it should be a part of our lifestyle as a follower of Christ. “Kilala mo

siya diba?,I-share mo kaya”

Kyra Phyllis Martinez SVCF-Diliman

University Missions

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REPORT

IVCF Phil BOT Launches Regional Adopt-A-Staff InitiativeTo help solve the perennial problem of delayed staff salaries, the IVCF Phil Board of Trustees (BOT), led by Chairman Mr. Edwin Erni, formally launched an initiative last January, 2013. This was done at the urging of Engr. Rudy Mijares, BOT member from Northern Mindanao.

Dubbed the “Regional Adopt-A-Staff Initiative”, this move seeks to raise the level of giving in all our Regional Units, beginning with those who already have active Regional Advisory Councils. It challenges them to recruit more donors to give regularly towards the salaries of their respective regional staff.

KaIVgan: Fundraising & Friendraising

The KaIVgan f r iendra i s ing/d o n o r r e c r u i t m e n t program wi l l

serve as the main vehicle for this initiative. The KaIVgan program seeks to recruit, primarily from among our alumni who are 40 years old and below, and our current student members - new donors who will give a benchmark amount of P500 (P100 for students) every month towards the National Fund from which the salaries of our staff are derived.

Our regionalization strategy, which began with the sending of the first Grad Team from Manila to Davao in 1975, has successfully distributed the burden of raising the funds for Ministry Operational Expenses among the Regional Units. Each established Regional Unit provides for their own operating expenses instead of getting these from the National Fund. Now, we are upping the ante for

regional giving by asking the Regional Units to cover the salaries of their respective regional staff as well.

Analyses of the giving trend of IVCF Phil in the last four years have shown that many of our constituents give readily towards our programs, events, camps and conferences but only a few are giving regularly to the National Fund. These regular givers are mostly alumni aged 40 and above. It has taken only 30 individual and groups donors to give 60% of our total annual receipts (averaging P11 million/year) for the past four years, suggesting a huge untapped potential for new regular donors especially from among our local alumni in the 40 years old and below bracket.

RACS React

As ND, I have been visiting the regions and consulting with the various RACs regarding this initiative. Most of them see the need to reconnect with their 40 year-old and below alumni. They also see the KaIVgan friendraising program as a convenient tool to reconnect and stay connected. Mr. Henry Rivero, MSU-IIT Professor and RAC chair of Northern Mindanao Regional Unit observes “I like the initiative because it is radical.” He said that now our attitude in giving will intentionally guarantee staff salaries.

With less delayed salaries we can expect our staff to be more focused and unhindered in their respective ministries. A covenant signing between the IVCF Phil BOT and the representatives of the various RACs is scheduled during the National Graduates and Grad Team Conference this coming May 22-26, 2013 in Mactan, Cebu.


FEATURE

Dugong IV in Cross Cultural Missions

Christy Jutare: Called to Missions when She was Six?

In 1985, Christy j o i n e d I V C F Staff and served college students in Metro-Manila until she was asked to join the IFES pioneering work in Central Asia. In this

interview, she tells us more about God’s call and where He has taken her so far since she obeyed that call.

1. How did you become a Christian? What have you learned through IVCF and the church for life, family concerns, ministry/career?

I accepted Christ at one of the Christian Emphasis Week convocations at Central Philippine University when I was in first year high school. I got involved with the University Church and had Bible studies with ISCF staff/volunteers immediately after that. I would say that I grew spiritually through the help of ISCF/IVCF and my church.

From ISCF/IVCF, I learned how to handle God’s Word well – how to study it inductively, and thus be able to rightly follow what God commands and live according to its standards. The importance of Quiet Time and personal Bible study for my personal spiritual feeding and group

study with others were foundational for me. The IVCF groups had a really deep and close fellowship then, which allowed me to grow in my understanding of “real Christian fellowship,” even as a high schooler (the college students took care of us well!). I learned that balance of life was important – so being an active part of my church and caring for my family in practical ways was emphasized. I also learned to care for the needs of others, be it physical or spiritual or both, as we did medical and evangelistic missions. IVCF nurtured my desire to be a missionary (I knew I at an early age that I was going to be one) by giving me the right tools, attitudes and mindset to be ready for when and where God would call me.

2. Tell us about your family. If you’re married, kindly include a little information about your spouse and children.

I am the second child (first daughter) among 5 siblings (2 boys, 3 girls). We all grew up near CPU and count CPU as our primary community. My parents grew in their understanding of God along with us, when we, one by one, became Christians at CPU.

Among the things that I learned and appreciated from my parents were their being merciful, hospitable and generous. When we were actively involved with IVCF, our home became an “IV Home” (before Iloilo had one) and a “home away from home” for friends coming from other cities.


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3. How and when did you know that God wanted you to be a missionary? Kindly describe the work you do and share what God has done in reaching people through it/you. You can include memorable events.

I knew since I was small that I was going to be a missionary (even if I only became a Christian at 12). My mother recalled that when I was about 5 or 6, I came home one day from Sunday School and just announced that “when I grow up, I am going to be a missionary doctor.” I did study to become a doctor but at medical school I felt that I was being called by God to ‘leave’ it. It was a very difficult and painful decision, but I dropped from med school and had to trust God to lead me to the future He has prepared for me to do.

For the past four years, I had been serving with IFES as the Regional Secretary for Eurasia, which covers the 12 countries of the Soviet Union. My responsibilities included helping the different country movements in the region to be stable and sustainable financially, personnel-wise and organizationally by providing training, pastoral care and any needed help to the senior staff and country leaders. Most of the movements in this region are in the

pioneering and/or developing stage.

Previous to this, I served in Central Asia, helping start a movement in one country from its beginning period.

One memorable event I can remember happened during my first year of living in that country. It was Christmas day, and I was walking to the school where I was teaching. It was probably -30 degrees centigrade. Everything was white and frosty and I just wondered what I was doing in this very strange land, walking outside in this temperature, on Christmas day (which was a working day there)! It felt very strange but God provided His companionship and grace throughout my years of living there. After about nine years, we had national staff leading the movement, out of the students who first started coming to the Bible studies.

4. What one or two main lessons in missions would you like to pass on to the next missionaries?

a. Your first calling is to be a disciple of Christ. All other ‘work’ in missions follow from that. We oftentimes “romanticize” missions – in all actuality, it is just living a normal life following God’s direction day-in and day-out, whether you are in your home country or abroad. As a missionary, I am no different from those living at home. We all follow His leading in the places where He called us. In my case, it was in another country/region. Our call is the same – to love Him and to follow Him.

b. You cannot give what you do not have, and the best tool / instrument that you use in reaching others is yourself – so it is best to know oneself, know God and learn to know others.

Your first calling is to be a disciple of Christ. All other ‘work’ in missions follow from that. We oftentimes “romanticize” missions – in all actuality, it is just living a normal life following God’s direction day-in and day-out, whether you are in your home country or abroad


FEATURE

Sonny & Lyn NazA fellow IV graduate said that Sonny and Lyn Naz are unusual missionaries, like Paul, Aquila and Priscilla, the original tentmakers, they earn and save as much money as possible so they could do missions supported mainly by their savings. Then they go back to earn money again for the next missionary ‘term’.

Sonny confirmed that this missions ’strategy’ is, “…Partly true or maybe coincidental. When I was in the peak of my career, I reached my goal to be a manager in a company, which means I was able to save some money. With such savings I decided to serve full time in a ministry to Filipinos working/staying overseas. After spending years in a mission field, our small savings dried up so I decided to practice my profession, to at least let my ministry continue without depending on other people’s support. Hopefully we can reach a point again when we can have enough to travel and do missions. I am even trying to apply for a job in some strategic places where I will work

and at the same time minister to the Filipino diaspora.”

Let ‘s have a closer look at Sonny and Lyn Naz to see what God has done so far to them and through their ministry in the following interview:

CI: How did you become a believer? What have you learned through IVCF and the church for life, family concerns, ministry/career?

I became a believer through the ministry of IVCF - Mayon Christian Fellowship, Bicol University, in 1983. In other words, I am a “Dugong IV”. I have learned first and foremost through IVCF that a new life can only be experienced after a personal encounter with Jesus. I was channeled to a Bible believing church and found a new family and support group for my newly experienced faith. I was also taught and enlightened about the right perspective of courtship and family life. LCM (Love Courtship and Marriage) and other related seminars sharpened my focus in choosing the partner in life’s journey.

It was also in IVCF where I was introduced to various mission agencies and ministry involvements. While serving through the movement, Inter Varsity also helped me prioritize my studies even more. This was a testimony to God’s faithfulness, to those following our batch - especially when I excelled in the board examination for Civil

Dugong IV in Paul’ Steps


FEATURE

Engineering.

When I moved to Quezon City to work I started a graduates’ fellowship with some Bicolanos in Manila. I also served as an adviser of a pioneer IVCF group in the Technological Institute of the Philippines in Cubao, Quezon City. In 1996, my wife and I moved to Singapore and initiated the formation of KaIVgan-Singapore in 2002 (KaIVgan - Keeping an IV graduate networked).

CI: Tell us about your family. If you’re married, kindly include a little information about your spouse and children.

I am married to my co-KC 84 camper, Lynn Javier. We first met in Kawayan Camp, became friends and tied the knot in 1992. We have a son, Yosh Naz, who is now a teenager, who practically grew up in Singapore. We became Singaporeans last 2007.

CI: How and when did you know that God wanted you to be missionaries? Kindly describe the work you do and share what God has done in reaching people through it/you. You can include memorable events.

While in my college days after I became a believer, I already wanted to serve God. I also knew that it was not an accident that I took engineering as my course. So I pursued my studies while doing ministry wherever I was such as teaching in Sunday schools,

and leading Bible studies in small groups.

In Singapore we attended a Filipino church and served, from being a cell group leader to couples’ zone coordinator, to being an elder and pastoral staff. Through all these we felt the burden grow for Filipino migrants. With that burden, I gave up my job for a while to serve a Filipino migrant church in The Netherlands for almost six years 2005-2010. I also completed my Master of Divinity in Tyndale Theological Seminary there. In February 2011-March 2012, I served as a visiting Pastor in an international church in Seoul, South Korea, while they were waiting for their permanent pastor.

In March 2012, we returned to Singapore because my son had to do his National Service as a Singaporean. I am now involved in setting up an in-house theological school in the Christian Faith Community where I am affiliated with as a minister. I am also enrolled now in Master of Theology classes, focusing on Theological Education.

With these concerns I covet your prayers as I obey God’s unique leading in my life.

CI: What is a main lesson in missions that you’d like to pass on to the next missionaries?

If there is one lesson that I can pass on to the next missionaries, it is the line, “The will of God will never lead you where the grace of God cannot keep you.” I can testify to that in all chapters of my ministry.

It was also in IVCF where I was introduced to various mission agencies and ministry involvements.


STRAFFIC

The IVCF Staff Welcomes: Ira Pauline Gabot from Cagayan de Oro. Ira has served through the Grad Team (GT) of Northern Mindanao since November, 2010. There was no IVCF chapter in Mindanao

University of Science and Technology (MUST) – Cagayan de Oro when she was earning a degree there in Applied Sciences. When she graduated and got involved with IVCF she went back to pioneer a group in her campus.

She worked as a primary school teacher and as a part time dental assistant before joining IVCF ministry full time.

Celgen Aurestila, Regional Director of IVCF Northern Mindanao Regional Unit, recommends Ira because she believes that this young lady has so much potential for the work. “She has the strong sense of calling and a willing heart to obey the Lord’s will for her life.”

Faith Harmony Macabenta, a nurse at the Chong Hua Hospital in Cebu for the past 7 years, joins the staff in June. She was an IVCF/NCF member in college, and has actively served as GT in Cebu.

Faith’s love for the Lord characterize her family beginning with her father who was a pastor. Her dedication and cheerful disposition will certainly help much as she begins full time work through the staff.

Says Goodbye to: Jasher Gasataya, associate staff worker in Southern Mindanao who has just resigned. He began as a student leader in IVCF, CPU. When he attended KC ’81, he says, God changed the direction of his life. He enrolled in the Seminary at

CPU right after graduating from college. He became a pastor; moved to Northern Mindanao where he married, Dr. Vita, a pathologist, in the early 1990’s.

Pastor Jasher considers it a rich privilege to be able to serve as pastor and as Grad team member, and later, as Associate IVCF staff these past 20 years!

The staff and all the students and grads who have benefited from his caring and wise ministry will not really miss him that much because he says he will still be available as speaker for the big meetings, as counsellor and friend.

Jonah V. Sinday new bride of Pastor Jonathan Sinday, has decided that she will leave staff and join her husband in church ministry. We thank God for Jonah and her faithful

service to the Lord and the students. With confidence in the God who called and equips her, we know that she will be “worth far more than rubies” to her husband and a blessing to their church.

Sends off: Rachel Jentapa, the musically talented senior staff, who will also be on leave for further studies in June. She is currently the regional director of Central and Eastern Visayas.

We will miss her singing and her compositions, as our unofficial resident composer of theme songs for Kawayan Camps, the NSMC, and other events. We look forward to her return, refreshed and ready to serve anew.


PRAYER UPDATES

1. Why camps and conferences?

They are difficult to prepare; much more, to actually run. They can be expensive, too. But the life-changing situations, Bible treasures discovered and the friendships made are worth them all. To God be the glory for hundreds of students who have drawn much closer to Him through these camps. Let’s continue to uphold staff, camp crews and students and grads in prayer throughout these weeks.

Please refer to our list of camps and conferences featured in this issue to guide you in your intercession for the camps, April to May, 2013.

2. Fundraising and Friendraising.

The Regional Advisory Councils have decided to adopt the initiative of raising funds to guarantee the salary of their regional staff. They are eager to encourage new donors particularly among our graduates who are 40 years old or younger. As the Lord honors efforts and concerned hearts, this will help raise funds and “raise friends” too, particularly among younger graduates with whom we seem to have lost contact.

We are very grateful for our friends and alumni who have faithfully supported us in prayer and finances through the years. Our prayer is that God will bless our KaIVgan project in connection with this initiative so that our younger grads will follow their example in generosity.

3. Rooted and Relevant

This is the main theme of the Graduates/GT Confernce on May 22-26. Praise God with those who attended this conference for the last two years! They can attest to how enriching the gathering was in terms of fresh interactions with Scriptures, and in terms of fellowship and fun together with their families. (We had two babies at the conference last year!).

May God grant wisdom and faith to the IVG (InterVarsity Graduates) Council who are in the thick of the ongoing preparations for this conference in May. We are aiming for 70 participants. Please pray that God will provide for their travel expenses, safety and conference fees. May God’s presence fill the speakers, staff and participants, for His glory.

Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what

happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live.

1Thessalonians 5:16-18, the Message


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AIR MAIL

Summer Camps ScheduleApril 08-May 06 Kawayan Camp, Davao City Laura Pla

[email protected]

April 08-12 ISCF Camp (Bicol) Joni James Roaring [email protected]

April 09-13 ISCF Sibol Camp (Luzon) Jacqueline Rosete [email protected]

April 09-13 ISCF Sibol Camp (Southern Mindanao) Eleazar Canonigo [email protected]

April 29-May 05 ISCF Leadership/Discipleship Camp (Southern Mindanao)

Eleazar Canonigo [email protected]

May 05-11 ISCF Leadership/Discipleship Camp (Luzon) Reinstary Arlegui [email protected]

May 19-25 SCF Leadership/Discipleship Camp (Western Visayas)

Lanilyn Sagara [email protected]

May 20-24 ISCF Sibol Camp (Northern Mindanao) Celgen Aurestila [email protected]

May 20-27 ISCF Camp (Central & Eastern Visayas) Rachel Grace Jentapa [email protected]

May 22-26 National Graduates Conference, Cebu City Dorothy Juni [email protected]

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