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Joint Meeting Preparing for Inauguration

Members of the Board of Trustees and the staff of Bukal Life Care & Counseling Center met to deal with numerous issues, particularly the Inauguration of the center presently slated for October 16. We met Saturday, Sept 25, at Mr. Ching Cuisine for a working lunch. Thanks for every who came!

Board of Trustees and Staff Joint Meeting

CPSP- Philippines Chapter Formation

All clergies and lay persons are cordially invited to join in the formation of the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy (CPSP)- Philippine Chapters. CPSP is an ecumenical and an international organization for professional chaplaincy and it is geared towards the advancement of pastoral care and counseling skills through Clinical Pastoral Education Trainings in the hospital/church/community based settings. Moreover, CPSP provides certification, continuing professional trainings, support and accountability among its members. Please contact BUKAL Life for more information and membership.

PNRC Recognition

Bukal Life was invited to the recognition ceremony of the Philippine National Red Cross (Baguio Chapter) for its participation with the PNRC in seeking blood donations. In addition to blood donation, we have worked with them in disaster response chaplaincy, and partnering in training people in First Aid and Basic Life Savings. We had a good time and did some planning with the Red Cross for our next blood drive early in December. Will give more information soon.

Members of Bukal Life with friends at PNRC-Baguio

Training at CCDC

Finished training at CCDC (Cordillera Career Development College) in Disaster Response Care/Chaplaincy. This was a one-day overview (not the full 40-hour program). Over 50 attended. We had a great time. Will put more photos on Bukal Life Ministries Facebook page

Picture 1 is students doing a combination of exercise and “movement” prayer led by Sister Sofia. Picture 2 is Ate Celia leading the didactic portion of the training.

Food for Thought

“Helping people get a life is the hardest work God does. That’s true for us as well. Partnering with him on this mission signs you up for disappointment, challenge, pain grief, and loss as you deal with people. But it also sets you up for exhilaration, joy, hope, and abundant life. That’s life. And that’s the point.” -Reggie McNeal (in “Missional Renaissance: Changing the Scorecard for the Church”)