Photos from COMDEV Training, Disaster Response Counseling Class, and Crisis Intervention Seminar
Congratulations to the graduates of the 2-week Disaster Relief Chaplain class. They are Ptr. Joel Angiwan, Miguela Beltran, Ptr. Arsenio Dayrit, Rowena Flores, and Celia Munson. As we seek certification to work in disaster areas we pray that they will use their training and heart to provide comfort and hope for those in suffering.
The 3-day “Church-based Community Development” class completed today with 19 finishing the course. It is introductory in nature but covered many of the major aspects of the theory and practice of church-based COMDEV. Bob Munson led the training, supported by the technical expertise of Rene Gabaldon and Gerry Escobar. Flor Salas did a wonderful job caring for the lunches and meriendas. It is hoped that this training will lead to COMDEV projects sprouting up in multiple communities.
The 3-day “Church-based Community Development” class completed today with 19 finishing the course. It is introductory in nature but covered many of the major aspects of the theory and practice of church-based COMDEV. Bob Munson led the training, supported by the technical expertise of Rene Gabaldon and Gerry Escobar. Flor Salas did a wonderful job caring for the lunches and meriendas. It is hoped that this training will lead to COMDEV projects sprouting up in multiple communities.
1. Added “8 Components of Christian Community Development” powerpoint to Training Aids (at http://www.bukallife.org).
2. Traveling to Gaswiling, Kapangan tomorrow for medical mission and film-showing.
3. Preparing for two symposiums in Baguio on Disaster Relief Counseling. These are on April 24 (University of the Cordilleras) and May 1 (Calvary Baptist Church). The 2 week training course in the same subject is about to finish its first week. Chaplain Charlie Benton our lead trainer is very busy working with the class and with the CPE group (also on-going).
4. Also preparing for COMDEV training class on April 20-22. The training will be held in Baguio City. Most of the trainees are from Cavite. Should be a great and educational time.
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Team picture at Saplad-David
Wonderful time in Macabebe. Two medical missions there April 10-11. The first was at the Colis house in Saplad-David. The second was on the island of Pulo, hosted by Celia Munson’s family there. Between the two small communities, we treated nearly 400 people. We hope to develop long-term relationships with these two communities for transformational development.
Bukal Life Pastoral Care and Counseling Center is one step closer to coming to being. We have have had our offices approved. Later this month we will have our formal announcement. Should be exciting!
Cel and Grace just returned from Pampanga verifying for medical missions on April 10 and 11, and checking out another potential site. Bob met with Ptr. Sam and worked out arrangements for Gaswiling trip on April 24 and the COMDEV training following. However, we will delay the Baguionas trip until some more logistics are worked out.
CPE training started today (Monday the 29th). Disaster Response Counseling (2-week program) starts on the 13th as part of the PBTS Summer Institute Program.
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March 29. Training: Basics of First Aid.
Location: PBTS, Baguio City.
Group: AVSTM Missionaries
Time: 1:30pm – 5pm
Trainer: Celia Munson
March 29 – June Training: Clinical Pastoral Education
Location: PBTS, Baguio City (and local hospitals)
Group: CPE Students
Time: 9 weeks intensive
Trainer: Rev. Joel Aguirre (and others)
April 10-11 Medical: Dental/Surg Mission
Location: Saplad-David, Macabebe (10th)
Pulo, Macabebe (11th)
Group: Medical Team
Time: All day both days
April 13-24 Training: Disaster Response Counseling
Location: PBTS, Baguio City
Group: PBTS Summer Institute Students
Time: 8am-11am
Trainer: Chaplain Charlie Benton
April 17 Medical: Medical Mission
Location: Gaswiling, Kapangan
Group: Medical Team
Time: All day
April 20-22 Training: Church-Based Community Development
Location: Bukal Life, Baguio City
Group: COMDEV Trainees
Time: 8am – 4pm
Trainer: Bob Munson (and others)
April 24 Training: Disaster Response Counseling Seminar
Location: University of Cordilleras Theater, Baguio City
Group: Guidance Counselors and others
Time: 8am – 4pm
Trainer: Chaplain Charlie Benton
April 24 Medical: Medical Mission
Location: Baguionas, Kapangan
Group Medical Team
Time: All day
May 1 Training: CPE Symposium
Location: Calvary Baptist Church, Baguio City
Group: Church leaders
Time: 8am – 5pm
Trainer: Chaplain Charlie Benton (and CPE Team)
Additionally:
We hope to open the Bukal Life Care and Counseling Center in April.
Pastoral Care Symposium at University of Cordilleras on April 24 (all day). Lead speaker will be Chaplain Charlie Benton of the Virginia Baptist Disaster Relief Team. This symposium will focus on counselors, while the May 1st event (at Calvary Baptist Church, Baguio City) will focus on Church leaders.
More details to follow.
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