Volume 7, No.

5 October 2017

Imperfect Discipler
I got involved with Inter-Varsity Christian stopped evangelizing and discipling. True to His
Fellowship in USM-Kabacan during my second Word, God never left me hanging. He used peo-
year in college. Prior to that, I was exposed to ple to heal me and to help me realize that to stop
ISCF in Midsayap is never the solution
during my senior to my problem. He
years in high school. who called me for
I thought I was al- this purpose taught
ready a believer when me lessons about dis-
I joined Inter-Varsity cipleship and molded
but it wasnt until I me to think, decide,
attended the evange- and act like a disci-
listic bible study pler. He used circum-
group (Discussion stances, allowed me
Group) that I was as- to encounter prob-
sured of my salvation lems that changed my
and my relationship ways and perspective
with Christ. As I con- in dealing with peo-
tinued on in my ple. He was equip-
Christian walk, there A small group picture taken during the DLTC 2016 (shifted calendar) where ping me for the work.
Apple served as one of the counselors.
was this growing I know I can never be
hunger in me to find my deeper purpose in life. I a perfect discipler but, realizing that this will be
asked God day after day with a heart cry: What my last year in college, I am ready to give my
do you want me to do, Lord? Being constantly best to engage in other peoples lives, with all
haunted by this question, I sought for His answer my heart, in the process of disciple-making. The
in His Word and Christian literatures. After so promise in Matthew 28:18-20, ...and surely I am
much of seeking, God revealed my purpose to me with you always to the very end of the age, is
to make disciples of all nations. My experience what I will be holding on to. Amidst all the hard-
in KC 2015 further ignited this purpose in me. I ships I am facing and will be facing as I follow
was so determined! Thats why I started to lead Christ, even when the situation seems to pull me
small groups after my return from the camp. down, this promise is my assurance. For the glo-
My desire and attempts to leading small ry of the One who called me for this purpose, I
groups seemed to fail all the time. Eight times I will continually learn to follow Christs com-
tried, eight times my heart broke when my SG mand to make disciples which is not only
members stopped going and disappeared. I felt limited in my student years. (Written by: Apple
like a failure and this feeling made me fear fail- Nathalee Villegas, a graduating student of BS in Agricul-
ing again in the aspect of discipleship. I blamed tural and Biosystems Engineering, a student-leader, and a
myself for the seemingly wasted chances so I KC 2015 graduate from USM Kabacan campus.)
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Praise the LORD for: Pray unto the LORD for:

the continuous partnership with Nabunturan Na-
the transforming power of the gospel among the
tional Comprehensive High School for their Day
students in Nabunturan, and its growing impact to
with the Lord, a sibol-inspired classroom type
the faculty and entire campus;
evangelistic retreat. To date, there are already 16
Gods guidance and wisdom as the Regional Advi-
class sections that have been exposed to the gos-
sory Council (RAC) will meet once again this
pel;
coming October 21;
the refreshing monthly Staff Team meeting and
the fast approaching DLTC on October 22 (pre-
challenging training;
camp) to October 31. Pray for the provision of the
the restful and enriching retreat with TAP which
camp subsidy amounting to P70,000; the prepara-
was attended by some of our team-mates;
tion of the camp staff (counselors and the staff
the recently concluded special fellowship with
team); the teachable hearts of the campers (we are
Kuya William Girao in Polomolok, South Cotaba-
expecting for 30+ students who will be trained and
to which was attended by IV students and gradu-
equipped in this camp); the mighty acts of God in
ates and friends;
and through this week-long camp;
those who gave for the financial deficit; and
the provision of the regions financial deficit of
the tree planting activity of the IVCF Tagum City
P135,873.62 as of October 18, 2017; and
area in partnership with CENRO last Oct. 7 right
Gods favor to those who took and will be taking
after the Monthly Dawn Prayer.
the various Board Exams.

IMPORTANT DATES!
OCTOBER 24-31 IFES World Student Day
@ Keith Williams, October 20, 2017 @ every area/campus
Catalunan Pequeo, RAC Meeting @ Aquitanias Residence
Davao City October 21, 2017 @ Davao City
Campus Church DLTC (Regular Calendar)
Delegate Delegate October 24-31, 2017 @ Davao City
Pastors and Leaders Gathering (MIF-MEP)
2000 3000 October 25, 2017 @ Davao City
Peer-to-Peer Training (Kao NHS)
Seekers Retreat (USeP Tagum)
November 4, 2017
Joint Mindanao Staff Mid-Year Evaluation
November 5-7, 2017 @ Surigao del Sur
Staff Meeting and Training
November 16-18, 2017 @ Kapalong, DDN
IVDayNorth-East Davao Area
November 25, 2017
IVDayDavao City Area
November 30, 2017
IVDayNorth Cot Area / South Cot Area
December 2, 2017
Staff Christmas Celebration
December 9, 2017
National Conference 2017
December 27-30, 2017 @ Tagaytay City
DLTC (Shifted Calendar)
January 3-10, 2018 @ Davao City
Condensed Sibol Camp
January 26-28, 2018 @ Koronadal City
Ministry Partners Appreciation Night
March 3, 2018 @ Davao City

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