BUKAS PUSO ANNUAL REPORT

1. BUKAS PUSO ANNUAL REPORT ETWE

2. COLLEGE

3. 2012 GRADUATES

4. 2012 GRADUATES

5. 1 Camille Barra Camille is now an educator, she already graduated from her course in BS Christian Education. Being one of the Dean’s lister, she was given a chance to train in South Korea as part of their school activity in which she will be exposed in a mission. She is very grateful for all the provisions that God has granted in her studies. As a gratitude, she would really want to work as a teacher for the Lord nurturing young kids in wisdom all coming from His word.

7. 2 Ma. Lou Morilla After 4 years of studying, Ehm finally graduated in her course BS Mathematics major in Computer Science. Her mother was indeed very grateful to the Lord for she is the first graduate in their family. She plans to look for a job this summer to aid some of their needs in their family. Ehm is also thankful for the faithfulness of God for the years she is studying. With all the blessings she received, she would want to return the gratitude by helping her parents who are now growing old in years.

9. She also serve in God’s estate through Hosanna Worship Team, Children’s Ministry and Wedding Ministry as a singer…She indeed loves to sing for the Lord. She goes through rough times in Christian life but she continues to look upon the Lord and fixing her eyes upon Jesus

10. 3 Glaiza Marie D. Mella Glai, will graduate this coming May, 2012 from her course in Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management and blessed to graduate with honors, ( CUM LAUDE) Last January until March, she had her OJT in Microtel Hotel in Manila, one of the good Hotels, she won the favor of her superior and promised that after graduation, she can apply and be a part of their Hotel… This amazes Glai and moved her to praise God more in her life. All these she merits to God alone, in whose grace is always more than the trophies she had won. She is excited for another phase in her life; praying that she will be used by the Lord extraordinarily in her future workplace.

11. But in all this, Glai still zealously works for the Lord. She holds a care group… a group of junior youth, a Children Ministry Team Leader, YPRO leader and still on Hosanna Worship Team as the pianist. Still energetic and a happy and witty girl. Though their family life is very unstable, she remained firm and living a grumble-free life because she holds on the promises of God.

13. COLLEGE

14. 1 Gracia, as we call her, is on her last year in college student taking up Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education, Major in General Education, she is expected to finish her degree this 2013. Besides being one of the excellent students in their batch, she still manages to join extracurricular activities – part of school stage plays. She’s a real promising young lady in this field. Besides being busy with lots of activities in school, she still exhibits enthusiasm in church ministries. She has been appointed as one of the team leaders in Children’s Ministry in Palangoy. Together with her partner, she was tasked to lead the team in brainstorming of lessons, planning and evaluating monthly programs. She is also in charge of training the assistant teachers in leading kids’ action songs. She has done a great job! She gives her all in taking care of the kids as part of her service to the Lord. She is under Ems care group and is one of those young people who extends her help in youth fellowships and services. Her family chose to be re-located in the province of Bulacan. However, since Graciel and her younger brother need to pursue their studies in the university situated in Rizal, the two of them will be staying here. It is quite a new experience for her; but she prays that this can come out as an opportunity for her to be close with her brother, Marjun. She is really very grateful for all the blessings her family received from God. GracielAbejo

15. 2 With his natural wit, he never fails to amuse his audiences with his clever perception and expression. One of the best youth speakers and Masters of Ceremony, Kielvin has stepped up from being just a learner to a promising preacher. Through the provision of God’s generous wisdom, this young man has grown in so much depth into the knowledge of His word. Furthermore, he is one of the youth leaders who is responsible in planning & executing activities for fellowships, services and prayer meetings. He is handling the groups of boy teens. Changes have been observed with in these young boys and Kiel knew that this would never be possible without the work of Yeshua. As a cell group leader, he envisions that his kids’ will also be mature in faith and workers in the Lord’s vineyard. Kiel has also been blessed in his academic standing. He, with his research mates, has finished their thesis. Though obstacles were met along the road, the Lord has sustained him, enabling him to submit the requirements he needed before taking his practicum. This summer, he will be doing his on-the-job training in institution for print and broadcast media. He’s praying that he’ll finish the internship program before so that he could comply with course requirements without any delays. After that, he’ll just spend another year in the university before he can finally earn his degree. Immediately, after that, he prays that he could land into a job which will maximize his potential and would give him just compensation. He has been looking forward to that day when he can finally support his family financially His father would want to go back in his home town after Kiel’s graduation. If the Lord wills, they will stay in Batangas and Kiel needs to help his father in working to support his younger siblings in their studies. More than that, Kiel has been eagerly praying that the other members of the family would also come to know the Jesus as their Lord & Savior, too. He is certain that no need will not be satisfied if each of them has Jesus in their hearts. KielvinAlcaraz

16. 3 Truly, her name holds true in her life as she experiences it from her Creator. This year, she had taken her pre-board examination as a student and through God’s generous grace, she passed the exams. As an incoming 4th year student of Bachelor in Secondary Education, major in MAPEH, she witnessed how faithful God is to her. With a still heart, she knows that He is the same God who will shower them blessings in another academic year ahead. She will be taking her practicum next semester and wishes to share the good news to every student that she will encounter. Besides heading the Compassionate Ministry of the church, she was also a part of the recently held Campus Ministry in which she was tasked to be a group facilitator. She also contributed her effort in DVBS 2012 as a teacher. She is still under the care of KuyaMurel and Ate Eden. Besides that, Grace also handles a care group of young girls, all from Junior Y. It is such a joy for her to see these young girls developing holistically – especially in their journey of faith in God. She is praying that someday, as these kids matured, they will also envision themselves to be workers in God’s ministries. As she is zealously praying for her care group, she is also doing this for her family members. She earnestly desires that her mother and elder brother would receive Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. So as her husband. On the other hand, as a mother she makes sure that her kids would grow up into individuals who fear the Lord. Patiently, she teaches them the word of God and explaining them what Jesus has done for them in the cross. One of greatest joys a Christian mother could ever have is to see and know that her children will have eternal life in heaven with God. Helen Grace Ammen

17. 4 Chit has just gotten married last February with Kathy. Though he was not really expecting a grand wedding to happen, he experienced God’s work and love by having one through the help of his brethrens in Christ. This man has always been in the prayers of the leaders and congregation. Today Francis & Kathy was ordained as deacon & deaconness of ETWF. Kathy was an ETWE recipient as well. He prays that He will be a good servant of God and will do his best in with his new responsibilities, but Chit always put his trust to the One who has given these to him. As a student, he passed the pre-LET (Licensure Examination for Teachers) exam, in which he ranked first among his classmates. He boasts in no other name than of the Lord’s; for he is certain that it is Him who has given him this unexplainable success. He will be on his last year this academic season and he wishes to inspire young minds not just to learn academically but also to have their spiritual needs addressed. He also wants to glorify God through this aside from being used as preacher, care group leader and Young Professionals committee leader. FRANCIS & KATHY ARAGON

18. 5 Jen will be on her 4th year in college taking up Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, major in Marketing. She is overwhelmingly thankful that she has overcome all the hard requirements she needed to comply to as a student – feasibility study and practicum. It is a great blessing for her as she will be able to have a good job to finance her family. All these things and victory, she would like to offer to no one but God alone. Jen attends Ems’ care group, in which she is always been a keen listener to the group. She takes each lesson seriously and carefully applies whatever she learns from it. She is also assisting Grace on her care group. As she enjoys learning, she also enthusiastically shares whatever she learns to those young girls. Right now, she is also serving the Lord by being a teacher in Children’s Ministry in Kasinay. At first, she confesses that she find herself unfit for the responsibility as she quickly losses temper with kids. However, as time flies, she realizes how God has touched her heart to show compassion and love to these kids who haven’t known Him yet. She is really excited to be used in Kasinay and to have the privilege of taking the lead in this newly planted church. Jennifer Barbosa

19. 6 Her heart is greatly rejoicing as she finished her first year in college as a student of Bachelor in Secondary Education, major in English. Her parents are very happy that she went back to school again, and how they witnessed God’s faithful provision and blessings. If there is yet another reason for her delight, it is the joy she has in serving the Lord. She enjoys not just the fellowship she has with the youth, but also acts as one of their leaders. Together with the core, she plans activities and prepares lessons to teach them. She is being assigned as one of the speakers in fellowships and prayer meetings.   Besides that, she is also the overseer of Children’s Ministry in Kasinay. Though having two sessions every Saturday may be tiresome she passionately does all the tasks she needed to do for the Lord with no complaints! She works wholeheartedly for the glory of the Lord. She is so excited for the opening of the church in Kasinay. She’s praying earnestly that the Lord’s ministry will continue to expand through this. Besides that, she also handles a care group of young boys. She now attends the care group of KuyaMurel; studying the book of Romans together with other mothers. In spite of all these activities, she makes sure she will not neglect her responsibilities as a mother to Nicole. More than that, she make it a point that her daughter will grow as a child with fear in the Lord. Monica Castillo

20. 7 Lovely is so thankful that she has finished her first year as a student of Bachelor in Secondary Education, major in Filipino. She thank the Lord for His goodness and that she was able to study in a university. Her mother continues to attend the church services and care groups. Meanwhile, Lovely is praying that someday, his father and other siblings will come to know the Lord and accept him as her Lord and Saviour. Lovely is under the care group of Clarisse and are studying about the book of Romans. Alma is also a part of the Senior Y population, spending time learning one of Paul’s epistles – Ephesians.  Alma Francisco

21. 8 Anna has grown so much in her faith in the Lord. From being a quiet type of a girl, she has now moved out and learned to speak with boldness and conviction – especially in leading the youth. She is one of the core leaders of youth in Palangoy. She is also being trained as she will be sent to Kasinay for another outreach. As a start, she is assigned as one of the teachers in Children’s Ministry in the said place. She attends to Ems care group in which they are studying about the book of Romans. She will be on her last year as a student of BS Accountancy. She is currently on her practicum in an institution located in Manila. After studying, she wishes to land on a job in which she can maximize her skills and give honor to God. Anna Marie Miranda

22. 9 Jeric will be on his 4th year in Bachelor in Elementary Education, major in General Education. Jeric is so thankful that he has passed the pre-licensure examination for teachers given by the university. Now, he is currently enrolled for summer classes and looking forward for the next semester – a time scheduled for their on-the-job training. The church continues to pray for him as he will soon be sent to Kasinay (church outreach) where he lives nearby. He is still one of the church’s youth leaders, in-charge on F.N.L. programs, a Saturday School Teacher, Worship Leader, and care group leader. He is under the care group of Toto and being trained by Kuya in preaching and studying the Word of God. JericPicones

23. 10 A man gifted with a good singing voice, Marlon continues to glorify God through his singing. He is a part of the Worship Team and one of the assigned worship leaders of the church. He is also responsible in training the team’s other members in learning to sing in harmony; just which he learned in their school’s organization – Music Synergy. Besides being a Worship Team member, he is also one of the core leaders of youth. He has improved so much in terms of studying the Word of God and relaying what he learned through public speaking. He has been consistently assigned as speaker in youth fellowships as he was seen to perform the job given to him responsibly. In his school, Marlon is still among the cream of the crop, giving honor to God by being one of the excellent students in their school. He will be graduating next year, prayerfully with honors. After his studies, he plans to take the board examination for engineers and dreamt to be among the top notchers through the God’s grace. Marlon Quijano

24. 11 Milicent is doing good in her academic class which she knows is through the guidance of the Lord. Her good testimony is her way of telling her schoolmates about her Savior. Happily, she’s now handling a care group in her school; with her co-journalism students as members. She prays that before graduating, these youth will receive God’s invitation to salvation. As she excels academically, she’s also doing a great job in working in the Lord’s vineyard. Cent is one of the core leaders of the youth fellowship. She mans the planning and preparing for activities and programs for the Junior Youth. She is also a member of worship team and a teacher in Children’s Ministry in Kasinay. She is also attending to Ems’ care group. For her, the greatest honor will always be to serve her Lord and King. Milicent Silvestre

25. 12 Done with her freshman year as an AB English student, Roselee is now looking forward for a more exciting academic year ahead as a college student. She’s dreaming of gaining more friends and sharing them the joy of her salvation. She would want to win her friends in Christ. Furthermore, she wishes to strive more in her studies as her way of glorifying God. Because her mother is still working as an OFW, she responsibly takes the role of doing the household chores and looking after her siblings. Though loaded with lots of chores, she still attends care group under Clarisse, youth fellowships, services and prayer meetings. RoseleeSistina

26. 13 Gilda Vargas Gilda will be on her 4th year in college. With hope and faith in her heart, she is now ready to take the last remaining year in her college life. Gilda is thankful that her relatives were also showing interest in knowing who the real Savior is. As of now, she is spending time together with her grandmother, aunts and cousins in doing Bible study. Her sister, Hazel is also attending church services. She is praying that someday, her relatives will finally decide to accept Christ as their Lord and Savior. She also prays that the newly planted church in Kasinay, in which she will be sent as a youth leader, will also be used as instrument in helping her relatives and the people around the vicinity of the church. She also teaches in the Children’s Ministry and one of the care group leaders.

27. Incoming COLLEGE

28. 14 Edward Bulliag Edward has just graduated from high school as part of the ace section of the batch. He is excited for a thrilling life in college, looking forward for another breakthrough that God will allow him to experience. It has always been his dream to study in the University of Santo Tomas, but more than his plans, he is trusting on the Lord’s will for him. • He applied for some government scholarship and by God’s grace he passed one scholarship. He is very patient and industrious in studying, he spent until midnight doing his assignment and projects in school. Though he didn’t graduate with honors he believes that before the Lord he will receive honor, for he got high grades not by asking for his classmates but he is very honest in all his activities in school.

29. Edward Bulliag • He attends in Jeric’s care group, doing his devotions faithfully as well…learning and still wanting to learn. He also is a member of Provisionary Sr. Y. His mother Ate Jho (lower right pic) were also active in church’s services and his younger brother were attending the Children’s ministry. Edward is continuously praying for their father to be saved. He also send his gratitude to those people who is helping him in his studies. With Mom & younger brother

30. 15 Roberto Cervantes Jr. Bobet, as his friends call him, has finished high school last April 1, 2012. He is really thankful that he has completed another phase in his life and is about to step on a new journey with God. As his needs were generously provided by the Lord last school year, he knows and believes that this will also transpire in the future. At the moment, he is inquiring for courses to take up in the University nearby. Preferably, he will study in University of Rizal System in Angono. He is wants to pursue the course of BS Information Technology. He dream of marching one day as a professional in order to help her mother who makes everything for their living and help in the church as well.

31. This small man, was known as good basketball player in school, but not only that… he is also known by his good testimony among his classmates, believing that he is truly a believer of Christ. This was being known to the leaders after campus ministry, were his own classmates testified about him.

32. A happy little man who loves to style his hair…  He joins in every ministry the church has He also plays the tambourine and beat box as part of the Junior Hosanna Team. Under Mark’s care group, Bombet is continuously growing in his faith. He still wants to learn in his field…music… he is learning to play guitar and organ as well. He is also being used as MC and Worship Leader in youth services.

33. 16 April Mae Lirio April is so thankful to the Lord that through God’s provision she was able to finish high school and given the opportunity to continue his studies in college. She will take a 2-year course in Computer Secretarial in University of Rizal System – Binangonan. However, she also has plans of continuing this course for her to earn a degree and not just a diploma course. She is praying that the Lord will answer her heart’s desire.

34. April attends the church regularly together with her mother. She is a member of Provisionary Sr. Y and is now discovering her gifts. She wanted to grow in her faith and wanted to know the Lord even more. Previously, she attends and does her devotion irrregularly but now as she learn more from the Word of God, her view was being change. She is now more zealous in doing her devotions and in attending the church. Her prayer is to know God more in her life.

35. Marlon Jay Robles Marlon wanted to be an Accountant one day. He loves numbers… mathematics and so he had a good grade in this subject. He graduated to be the Top 7 in their class. Marlon is the first boy child in the family. Since her eldest sister has stopped schooling, he wishes to pursue his studies that he may be able to support his family financially someday. That is why he is so thankful that he has completed the high school phase of his life as a student.

36. He will be taking up Bachelor of Science in Accountancy in University of Rizal System – Binangonan. Though the course he chose to take is quite one of the hardest, he knows that he will still be guided by the Lord. Under the care of Mark, this man was very talented, he loves to play the guitar and learning on how to study the Word of God. Together with his care group-mates they faithfully awaits for the Lord Jesus and wanted to be use in God’s vineyard. Marlon is a member of Provisionary Sr. Y. ..being trained as a leader and in managing the youth group.

37. 18 CrisantaVillaflores Cris is grateful that she has graduated from high school. She’s is full of gratitude that she has been given a chance to continue her studies in college and pursue her dream of becoming a writer. Celebrating her 18th birthday this April, this young lady wishes to grow maturely in faith. She’s looking forward of becoming a member of Senior Y and studying God’s word in depth with her future colleagues. Besides that, she is now enjoying working for the Lord through the Children’s Ministry in Palangoy.

38. Crisanta were not yet sure of what course will she pursue but she wanted to be a Journalist and wanted to take BS Mass Communication. She also applied for BS Computer System Technology in a near university. This girl has a good voice and wanted to be a member of Hosanna Worship Team. For the moment she is helping as an assistant teacher in Children’s Ministry. She also was involved in Daily Vacation Bible School in Palangoy.

39. Under Marjorie’s care and incessantly learning from the Word of God as she faithfully does her devotion and devotedly attends at the church’s services together with her mother who is a street sweeper and a vendor as well. Renting in a small house together with her brother and mother, by the grace of God, they were able to sustain themselves.

40. 19 Mara has graduated this March and she is very excited about it. Being a graduating student make her very busy in school there are lot of activities, projects and extra- curricular works which are so tiresome. But in spite of her busy schedules she still manages to do her house chores that is why her mother commends for being responsible. She is also one of the potential leaders in young teens that is why the youth leaders are planning to train her. She displays good testimony in the family. At most their family are experiencing insufficiency yet her zealousness in studies never run out instead this experiences increase her faith and desire to finish her studies. Mara is dreaming of becoming a teacher someday. She is very thankful that she made it this far with the help and guidance of God. Mara Angela Teves ETWF

41. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION VARGAS, HAZEL CERVANTES, ROBERTO ARQUILITA, BERNARD ROBLES, MARLON BALAJADIA, MAY BALAJADIA, JOY

42. HIGH SCHOOL

43. 20 AljumelAlcaraz Gordon, his nickname, will be on his third year high school this school year. He is thankful that the Lord brought persons into their lives who did only touch his heart but also help him to financially support his studies – his godmother and brethren. He excels in class; dreaming to be among the top students during their commencement exercises. He is soft-spoken, but grown with such improvement especially in expressing his thoughts. In the church, he has been given tasks in being Master of the Ceremony various fellowships and prayer meetings. He also dreams of being part of the Children’s Ministry as well. He is under care group of Jeric.

44. 21 Samantha Arabit Done with her freshman year in high school, Sam is very thankful for a very fruitful year as a student. It is not only because of the excellent grades she get, but also for the privilege she had to share the good news to her classmates. Together with some senior Y members, Sam has started a care group in the school. At this very young age, this girl is eager in bringing people into Christ. She attends Marjorie’s care group, in which she is learning about the lessons on discipleship. She is also an active member of the Junior Y and attends consistently in fellowships, services and prayer meetings.

45. 22 Kenneth Asinas Finished his 3rd year high school, this boy continues to perseveres in order to finish his studies. Though it was hard, he is so thankful that another year has victoriously passed. He promised to give his all in his last year, not just for his parents but also for the God who blesses him. He is still attending the church actively. A part of Jeric’s care group and Junior Y. He also assists in the Saturday school in Kasinay, in which he lives.

46. 23 EloidaBitong Eloida finished her 2nd year in high school and so thankful that she was blessed to be part of the top 10 of the class. She knows that she will not be able to do this without the help of the Lord. In addition to that, her sophomore year has also been fruitful because of the opportunity in sharing the gospel. Some of their classmates, who were part of the group she formed, has received the Lord Jesus as Savior. She is praying that on her junior year, she will be able to share the truth to as many young people. In the church, she is one of the committed members of the Worship Team. Though she is relatively new, she shows passion in learning songs and playing instruments for the Lord. She also does her devotion daily and is also a participative member of the Junior Y. She also attends care group under Marjorie.

47. 24 Muriah Jane Castillo Aya is one of the youths who boldly shares the gospel to her classmates. Together with Eloida, she formed a group and started a care group through the help of Ems and other Senior Y. With her goal of sharing the good news to them, she makes sure that she will be careful in how she treats them and how she will live her life as a Christian youth. In addition to that, she takes care of her testimony to her teachers, as well, by being one of the outstanding students in class. Aya, aside from excelling academically, is also giving her best in working for the Lord. She is among the committed assistants teachers in the Children’s Ministry in Palangoy and active Junior Ys. She is also learning to play the musical keyboard because she would want to use that skill as she serves the Lord in the Children’s Ministry.

48. 25 JelacinIllano She will be on her junior year this coming June 2012. However, she will transfer into a high school near their residence. The only girl child in the family and the woman of the household chores. She is responsible in taking care of all those responsibilities since both her parents are working. Though her mother spends time with them only during weekends, she is still thankful that God is guiding her parents while working. Her parents and siblings are now attending church services. Jelacin is one of those youth who commits in having a prayer walk every Saturday morning. She is an active youth of Junior Y and member of her care group under Grace. She’s a receptive learner of the word of God. She would also want to be part of the Children’s Ministry someday.

49. 26 Sofia Lobarbio Pia will be on her fourth and final year in high school this coming school year. She is looking forward for another year of God’s provision in her life as a student. She will strive even harder to really be recognized as one of the top students in the class. She would really love to honor God and her parents by becoming an excellent student. She is the firstborn among the siblings that’s why she is always expected to help her mother in doing household chores. She does all the responsibilities wholeheartedly and oversees her younger siblings with much love. She is also seen as one of the most responsive and participatory youth in the church. This little sweet young lady loves to be in her care group, studying God’s word.

50. 27 John JoverMendina This boy who was first seen as quiet has now turned into a young man with passion in studying the word of the Lord. He is envisioned by his care group leaders, Kielvin and Mark, to be a future leader. He does his devotion with such diligence and applies whatever he learns in his daily life. As of now, he is continually being used as MC in different youth fellowships and prayer meetings. He is also seen with potential in this field. This polite young man will be on his last year in high school this coming year. Though he, then, experience the pain of the separation of his parents, his heart was so grateful that he sees how God has made a beautiful harmony out of that broken chords. He is still earnestly praying that the other members of his family will also know the Lord.