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AVSTM Leadership Development Program

Asia Vision Short Term Mission (AVSTM) completed their 4 week training, at its headquarters on the grounds of Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary. They had close to 30 students involved in it… focused on training up Filipino and International missionaries.

Celia teaching at AVSTM LDP

AVSTM LDP Group Photo

Bob and Celia Munson (of Bukal Life) had the priviledge in helping with the Training. Celia taught on Missionary Member Care, while Bob taught Contemporary Issues in Missions. It was a great time and we hope the students gained from the experience.

Bob and Celia will be talking on Missionary Member Care at the Morning Service of Shalom Christian Church (Baguio City) on January 17th.

The AVSTM blogsite can be accessed in the weblinks on the right.

Some Web updates

DOWNLOADABLES:

Added the Newsletter (our first).  Check it out

Added article on Community Development in the Phils.

MINISTRY PARTNERS:

Added “Discipling Others to Love Jesus” (still improving)

Lot of photos on the “Bukal Life Ministries” Facebook.

First Aid Training

Red Cross First Aid Training is tentatively being scheduled at our headquarters (232 Lower Ferguson Road, Baguio City) on January 6, 7, 8 (2010). We have a maximum of 25 slots available. Most are already filled, but let us know if you are interested.

Bagulin Preliminary Report

This report will be updated in a day or two for the full report. But as of Saturday evening (December 5th), here is the stats snapshot.

Total Patients: 403 (See Note 1)
Med. Patients: 236
Dental Patients: 137
Surg. Patients: 56
Eyeglass Patients: 137 (see Note 2)

Discipleship Training:    14

Note 1. Does not include some of the eyeglass patients, and some that came without forms. Total patients probably closer to 500.

We had a wonderful time in Bagulin, and thank the people of Bagulin, Suyo Bible Baptist Church, New Hope Baptist Church and others for being such generous hosts.

Note 2: Eyeglass patients as of now. The Eyecare van will be staying on site for one more day.

Bagulin Team with Gift Housebrooms from Hosts

Busy in Medical and Pharmacy Section.

A New Old Name

Report from our December 2nd Meeting… Well, we can’t make up our minds sometime. Back last May, the CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) program at PBTS called itself “Shepherd’s Oikos” (household of the Shepherd). But when we decided to form a “real” organizaiton, we came up with the name “Asia Association of Pastoral Care and Supervision” (AAPCS). While that sounds really impressive… somehow “it just ain’t us”. Therefore, we are going back. The Pastoral Care program at Bukal Life Ministries will again be called “Shepherd’s Oikos”. It is headed by Pastor Joel Aguirre of West Baguio Baptist Church (and PBTS). Assisting him is Celia Munson of the Virginia Baptist Mission Board. It will be focusing on three major ministries at this time. They are: CPE … See Moretraining (9 week practicum), Disaster Relief Care Chaplain training (1-3 days), and Shepherd in Every Pew Seminar (1-2 days). Hope to do some symposium work, and an electronic journal (if we have time).

December Updates

Here is what is coming up:

1. Medical Mission:
-Bagulin, La Union. December 4-5. Medical, Dental, Surgical, Crisis Counseling, Eye Glasses, Discipleship Training.
-Looking into others, but none are firmed up yet.

2. Kids Club.
-Christmas Party, Union School, Baguio City, December 19th. 9am-12nn

3. Shepherd’s Oikos.
-Clinical Pastoral Education. Starts March 29, 2010. Continues for 9 weeks.
-Crisis Counseling Seminars. Two are tentatively planned during April and May, 2010.

4. Community Development.
Two projects are presently being worked out. One is in the Sagada area. This will probably start in February. The second is in Macabebe Pampanga. This should start in March.

CPE Training

Ptr. Joel Aguirre will be leading another CPE (Clinical Practical Education) training for chaplaincy. It will be done in conjunction with Shepherd’s Oikos, Philippine baptist Theological Seminary, and CPSP. Contact us if you have any questions. The initial meeting for planning is December 2nd, 2009 at noon at PBTS.

Bagulin Mission Update

The Bagulin trip has been rescheduled for the 5th of December. We apologize for those it may inconvenience. The date change was based partly on the schedules of our volunteer medical professionals, and part on the schedule of EyeGlass Bank. EyeGlass Bank (a DOH program) was able to come during the weekend of the 5th, so we are adjusting ourselves to their schedule.

It is a very busy time for all (the Christmas Holiday Season). However, we pray that you will find joy in celebrating the birth of Christ. We also pray that you will find it in your hearts to celebrate by sharing God’s love with those in need. That way you can have a truly blessed “Maligayang Pasko!!”