Sunday, November 15, 2009

It's been a while!


The semestral break had passed, second sem is now here! I really don't know how to start, I missed blogging since I for awhile as well, had my break for a week hehehe!

Well, let me start what the school had been through during those times the students are away. Who can forget the typhoons who rushed in... though the school in itself had not that badly damaged, we still found a hard time cleaning and fixing, for only few of us were left here in the campus. Landslide remains can still be noticed if you could have a chance to pass through our roads here at Majayjay, actually we have one in front of the school, where the administrator's building is sitting, it left just a couple of meters of dirt, shaking to hold the whole building away from the main road, worry not anymore for it was finally fix after almost a month!

Again Sem beak is the time wherein we, the faculty and staff are having our one day outing, we have managed to go to Villa Gregoria, a well place in Nagcarlan, Laguna to enjoy and unwind after the whole sem's work! But before we finally deep in, planning for the second sem's schedule was discussed and settled... mid day was scorching yet the pool's water was so really cold that made us all asked for no more. Aside from that a fine table for our lunch was set, and talk no more for the baked brownies as dessert.

Monday, October 12, 2009

It's Dean's Birthday!



Dean Eliasar Jansol
Celebrating his birthday within the school's premise, he was surprised by our students with lots of apples, apples by the way is one of his favorites aside dolphins! count the number of our students and that exactly is the same number of apples on his desk that day! funny!

Happy Birthday kuya Dean!

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

At home, She is!



Mama Myrna L. Barr
, An American woman from the United States who went half the globe to stay here with us! With her is a cat named Spot!

English Course is her expertise, she first visited us here in 2005 and taught Computer basics as well for a couple of months and went home for she's also a teacher in her own land. Maybe she fell in love with the country so she decided to come back the following year again just to spend 2-3 months since that is the time they are having vacation in states. But she can't get enough of the place that she decided to stay here with us for good last July 2008! Soon she will be running the Orphanage under construction at the back of the school! She called the said orphanage: "Still Waters kid's home"
God really blessed her for dedicating herself to the Lord and to the ministry she is in!

By the way, she just celebrated her ___th Birthday last October 09! Happy Birthday Mama Myrna (as we all call her)

May God Bless you more!

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Be Thankful



Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire. If you did what would be there to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don't know something, for it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times, during those times you grow.

Be thankful for your limitations, because they give you opportunities for improvements.

Be thankful for your mistakes, they will teach valuable lessons.

Be thankful when you're tired and weary, because it means you made a difference.

It's easy to be thankful for the good things, a life of rich fulfillment comes from those who are also thankful for the set backs.

Find a way to be thankful for your troubles and they will become blessings.


I have read this somewhere, I just couldn't remember where! I posted it here for I know you will be somehow inspired as well as it did to me!
Be thankful God loves us!

Monday, October 5, 2009

The Campus Life

A friend, Paisley Simmons taught me how to add a slideshow instead of posting a lot of pictures that consumes space. I have tried posting a video, now a slideshow... hmmm excited to know what's in store for me tomorrow!

So here's one! Hope you enjoy!

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A Typical Day!

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Bible Mania!!!

Once a month, we challenge our students through these Bible quizzes! To encourage them more, and in the same way just to have fun!




On the Green shirts are the first year students, will not give up though are rookies. But seems like having a hard time! hehehe
Maribel, Juvilyn and Jeffrey!



Higher year on Black, quite sincere beating the first year!
Are you not going to give this one to them?
Renalyn, Doralyn and Alner and Mark, the one coaching at the back!



The Quiz Master! That's me, Sec. Randy at your service!
Throwing questions that were pretty much trouble-free, that's why they're on revulsion against me! Please don't wonder why! hehehe



And Finally, after
The reigning champion since that was our second!
The Second Year students, maybe because the first year just let them to be!


Posing with the trophy, courtesy of Mama Linda!


The Climax!

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

cAmpuS TOur!

The ACBS campus is built not in an instant, but developing as the years pass by! God proven His never-ending provision. He has been faithful and will forever be!



Classroom 1, where the students used to spend most of the time!


A little kubo over the fish pond!


The father of all the buildings, the ground floor serves as dormitories for guys, and the upper floor is the library!



Another good spot to rest, kubo right in front of the Library!



Heading to the Chapel.



Gigantic building, first floor is where the Classroom 2 is, along with 5 guest rooms, and the 2nd floor is the Admin's house!



The Covered court, the students used to play basketball, volleyball, badminton and others!



Staff rooms!



The Dining hall, the witness of all the celebrations and those of great appetite students. hehehe



whole view of the Offices; the school's, the Administrator's, the President's, the Dean's and the faculty's!

Monday, September 21, 2009

Weeklong colloquium!

From the 21st to the 25th of this month (Monday to Friday)
Ptr. Eddie Bercero PhD. from the Long beach, California will be conducting an ongoing seminar relating to the basic Church Doctrines. We are so glad having him here, for he chose to stay, and more, it is the school's privilege having him to educate our students though he is just on a vacation.

Let God repay him for all of these he is sharing!




On the 25th (Friday) Asia Center for Biblical Studies is going to host an event for all of the Pastors and Church workers, a Theological Forum concerning the "Doctrine of the Trinity". Having Ptr. Eddie as the Guest speaker.

Please don't let this good opportunity to just passed by yet learn more about the latter subject. Increase your knowledge as your faith is.

Let's Thank Him for all the good things he has done!

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Christian Education...



Maám Lea P. Roguel
Dealing the children ministry? Trust her!
She can teach you how to treat kids when they are at their nastiest.
Thirteen years she has been with us.
Time can really tell how good you are at your craft!
Some of our well-trained ministers passed her hands, no wonder why she's still receiving so much appreciations from them! Thanking her for the skills and knowledge he has imparted with them.

A pastor's wife with one kid, aside from those household chores yet she still manages to pursue her career.
Maám Lea, a mother, a wife, a minister, a teacher, a friend. Should be proud!

Glory to God!

Mama linda

I'm now one of the authors! finally

Thursday, September 10, 2009

When it comes to Bible History...



Ptr. Victor E. Gojo Cruz is from the first batch, calling themselves as the "Gospel Proclaimers". They were only five in that group way back 1995 and I believe that they are all now in successful ministries! The first fruits of our school.

Talking about Ptr. Vic (as we all call him) you can always hear from him "well History is history and today will be part of it",and he is well-skilled into it! After graduating he decided to stick with us through teaching his preferred subjects while pastoring at UECC Suba here in Majayjay, Laguna.
Not to mention but he is my Pastor. "Good Pastor"

To Jesus be all Glory!

Meet us also with our facebook account!

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Majayjay-Philippines/Asia-Center-for-Biblical-Studies/122310669060?ref=nf

Directly drag this link to your search tab or copy>paste it!

More about our school are in store there!

Pictures, events, figures and information!

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

A Deborah indeed!



Ptra. Marc S. Cuellar
Before a Student, now a Teacher!
I must say one of the finest!
when it talks about Bible passages, count on her!
Biblical Preaching is what she does best!

She's working with us for 11 years now and onwards.
After graduating, her feet stay glued and found this place as her second home!
as of now, she's still on her studies and pursuing masteral that she could give her students more beyond her means! And not to mention, she's also one of Universal Evangelical Christian Church (UECC) Pastor in Liliw, Laguna. Putting into practice all the things she has acquired.

Truly a God's servant!

Be blessed!

Meet the Faculty!


Let me first introduce to you
The Dean Of Academics,
Ptr. Abner C. Oconer
who has been with us since the school started way back year 1995.
All the graduates, even his peers used to call him "Rabbi" the Hebrew word for Teacher!

Greek and Hebrew Languages? He is the man!
I do love his subjects, enjoyed a lot when he had me as his timothy!
Well in Theology matters also, as he is continuing with his studies now at Asia Theological Seminary!

You'll get to know him more from this blog!

Glory to God!

Just being excited!



Experimenting with all the things that I could do with this new blog of our school!
This is the first time I'm going to do this, and so the excitement is still in me. Hope mama won't laugh when she reads this.

I have tried a lot of things through internet wherein we can promote our school and finally a blog open its door for us to do so! hehehe thanks Technology!

God bless to you all readers or should I say bloggers!

In the beginning...












OUR HISTORY

A vision was birthed in the hearts of Pastor Virgilio C. Jacinto and his loving wife Linda B. Jacinto in 1987. After years of praying and trusting in the promise of God, in 1989, the said vision was confirmed engrafted with it is the clear direction and necessary elements of putting up a Bible school.

In 1993, Pastor Ver was pastoring the Universal Evangelical Christian Church in Majayjay, Laguna. At that time, he was actively seeking a place to build the promised school. The land on which the church was located is owned by a Christian foundation. The foundation members heard about his plans and they approached him and asked to build the school, the fulfillment of God’s promise. In 1995, Asia Center for Biblical Studies came into existence

With God’s marvelous works seasoned with the excitement of those who caught the vision, the land was prepared; teachers were hired, as the school’s perspective being laid. Though the couple’s faith was tested many times, but God who is faithful to His promise proved that His Word are true. Every need has been met, according to His Word and His riches in glory, ALL WERE SUPPLIED.

The school was graced with five (5) students on its first year of opening. It is a very significant number showing God’s abounding grace, that despite of many hindrances, God’s Plan will surely come to pass. As GOD blessed the ministry, it grew and it continues growing. From one classroom, one dormitory and an old bamboo lodge, it blooms into several buildings and facilities making it a beautiful campus.

Looking back and looking forward, it is unimaginable to reminisce that the school have gone this far, and it is a joy and honor to see the progress, the accomplishment, the rewards, and the harvest that has already been widespread. Moreover, ACBS supports graduates who are actively engaged in missions, church planting and the like. Also, another reward that is worth mentioning is our graduates who pursued their studies in higher education have graduated with flying colors and honors.

More than these are one thing not to forget, the beautiful scenery of the school’s location is a fresh-cool place, pollution free, suited for nature lover due to the friendly and Pro Mother-Nature people around. The feeling of awe and a sense of genuine appreciation is something that would debase an ostentatious intellect because of its panoramic view. Enveloped with the whole scenery, ACBS – the place to be!!!