BUKAL NEWS
» 2012-03-03
Visit from General Secretary, CPSP
Dr. Raymond Lawrence, General Secretary of the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy, will be visiting us starting March 3. He will be working primarily with CPSP-Philippines (who we partner with as a training center of CPSP in the Philippines).
» 2012-02-17
BBEG Meeting hosted by Bukal Life
Meeting will be at West Baguio Baptist Church, hosted by Bukal Life, for Baguio-Benguet Ecumenical Group. 2pm February 17.
» 2012-02-05
February Updates
Things are getting back to normal after the Disaster Response trips to Cagayan de Oro. We are presently in the middle of 2011 CPE Batch 4A training. We have just started 2012 CPE Batch 1B training. We are also finishing CPO (Clinical Pastoral Orientation) training with PCM (Philippine College of Ministry).
Upcoming:
Feb 17, BBEG Meeting hosted by Bukal
Feb 19-20 CPO-PCM final evals and graduation
Mar 1-4, Dr. Raymond Lawrence joins us during his Philippine Trip
Mar 12, Recollection service at Northridge School
March 19, CPE 2012 Batch 2A (Summer Intensive) starts.
» 2012-01-20
CPE Policy Change Notice
Date: January 20, 2012
To: All Staff and Supervisors of Bukal Life, as well as prospective CPE trainees.
Fm: Administrator, Bukal Life Care & Counseling Center, Inc.
Cc: Executive Director, Board of Trustees, Bukal Life
Subject: CPE Application Requirements
Effective this date, January 20, 2012, all applications for CPE require submission and acceptance of two forms rather than one. The two forms are:
CPE Application Form: CLICK HERE
CPE Scholarship/Finances Form: CLICK HERE
Application and Finances Forms must be received, reviewed, and accepted prior to the first day of class.
Failure to complete these adequately will result in rejection or delay of acceptance to the program. Failure to meet the terms dilineated in the Financial Application will result in termination from the program or receiving an INCOMPLETE on the unit.
All staff and supervisors are requested to practice and enforce this policy change for future applicants/trainees.
Sincerely,
Robert H. Munson, Th.D.
Administrator, Bukal Life Care & Counseling Center
» 2012-01-06
Return to Cagayan de Oro Disaster Response
Our Disaster Response Crisis Intervention Team returned to Cagayan de Oro for training and crisis intervention. The team will start work with the Department of Education, as well as at some of the evacuation centers.
It may be worth explaining what we do. We are a religious organization and so some might assume that we focus on evangelism. That is not the case. When someone has gone through a major crisis, they should not make major decision, and should not be encouraged to. They need to be taken to a place of safety and security (physically, emotionally, and mentally). They need to be given a chance for ventilation and validation. They need a chance to plan and prepare for the future… to find a new normal.
We use NOVA (National Organization for Victim Assistance) for group intervention. We use Crisis Care Chaplaincy by the Southern Baptist Convention for training of chaplains, as well as Psychological First Aid by NCCTS (and others).
» 2012-01-03
Bukal Life Disaster Response Team in Cagayan de Oro
Pictures of some of the stress debriefing/disaster response of our team in Cagayan de Oro can be seen at:
Cagayan de Oro Evac Centers
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» 2011-12-27
Cagayan de Oror Flooding Response Day 1 Report
Our team of 5 individuals from Bukal Life Care & Counseling Center began the trip to Cagayan de Oro (CDO) on Monday approximately 6AM. The previous week flooding resulted in over 1000 deaths and 50,000 in temporary housing. The team arrived in Manila and got on their 4PM flight to Cagayan de Oro. Unfortunately due to bad weather in CDO, the plane was diverted Davao, a city that is 10 hours from CDO by bus. Arriving in Davao, they were able to find a van going to CDO and began the overnight trek. Local government was not recommending taking the overland route because of risk of landslides, but since air travel was cancelled, there was no choice.
The team arrived around 7AM on the 27th. After breakfast, they began training local church and layleaders in crisis intervention. During the previous week, local government, government agencies, NGOs and religious groups joined together in CDO to plan response. Because of our plan to come down, the evangelical churches were given the responsibility for crisis counseling/intervention. They formed Ka-gayan Evangelical Disaster Response Network. This was the group we started training. 97 trainees were with us on the first day of training. The same trainees plan to join us on day two of training. The following day, our team will work with the trainees in crisis counseling/intervention with primary and secondary victims of the flooding.
After the first day of training, the team visited some of the major flood areas. Now they are catching up on their sleep (having been awake for two full days). We will update you all in a couple of days.
» 2011-12-26
Past and Future
For a list of activities in 2011, please Click on THIS ARTICLE.
For a list of proposed pastoral activities for 2012, Please Click on THIS OTHER ARTICLE.
» 2011-12-23
Disaster Relief Chaplaincy Training
Disaster Relief Chaplaincy Training (a training in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing/Psychological First Aid for clergy and lay professionals) will be facilitated by Bukal LIfe Care & Counseling Center. December 27-28 at Cagayan Gospel Church, 15 cor Tomas Saco St. Nazareth, Cagayan de Oro
» 2011-12-22
Disaster Response trip to Cagayan de Oro
5 members of our team, led by our Executive Director, will be traveling to Cagayan de Oro, as part of a Bukal Life Care & Counseling Center mission. Our Bukal Life team is going down with the focus of training and empowering church leaders (clergy and layleaders) to effectively provide crisis care/counseling to their members and members of their community. Evangelical churches in CDO are joining together to form Kagay-an Evangelical Disaster Response Network. They are working with a broader team of NGOs and government groups. The team leaves Baguio (and Davao) on December 26 and returns on the 30th. Please pray.
» 2011-12-19
Flooding in Northern Mindanao
As many of you may know, major flooding in Northern Mindanao has killed hundreds, and relocated thousands. We are looking to partner with local churches in a disaster response trip. But first of all, please keep the people in this region in your prayers.
» 2011-12-16
December 2011 Updates
CPE and CPO are ongoing.
CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) Extended in Baguio is presently in its 4th week. We have a total of 11 trainees with three supervisors.
CPE-Manila is hoping to start up again in January with a new batch. The center for ministry is the Philippine Children's Medical Center.
CPO (Clinical Pastoral Orientation) is in its 5th week as a partnership with the Philippine College of Ministry in Baguio City. 17 trainees.
CPO is also being held periodically in Kalinga as part of a partnership with the UCCP
Our CPE-Intensive will start in late March, but we are accepting applications already. (Go to the forms page and download the Application Form. You may also want to download the Financial Aid Form).
» 2011-11-27
Clinical Pastoral Orientation in Kalinga
Rev. Aguirre (or Executive Director) is holding a mini-Clinical Pastoral Orientation CPO) among pastors and workers of United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP), North Highland Conference, November 28-29, 2011, Tabuk, Kalinga.
» 2011-11-26
Clarification Regarding Our Services
We have been getting some inquiries regarding residential counseling and care services. So as a point of clarification:
1. We do not have residential services. Our present services are limited to outpatient counseling in Baguio and Manila (and soon to add Bacolod). Questions regarding outpatient counseling sessions may be made to 0933-302-0373.
2. Additionally, we do chaplaincy services as part of our CPE and CPO programs at a number of places. These include (but are not limited to) hospitals (such as Benguet General Hospital, Baguio General Hospital, and Philippine Children's Medical Center) and detention centers (such as Baguio City Jail).
3. We should note that we are in the VERY EARLY stages of discussion regarding setting up a Residential Counseling Center in the Baguio City area. However, it does not exist at this time and cannot promise when (or if) it will be done.
» 2011-11-16
CPE Updates-- November 2011
Here is a bit of an update:
1. 2011 Batch 3B (Our first Manila group of CPE students) graduated on November 12 with 11 completing their requirements. Congratulations to all!!
2. Our first CPO group began this Monday with 16 trainees here in Baguio.
3. 2011 Batch 4A CPE begins this next Monday (November 21) with three groups here in Baguio led by Becky, Ryan, and Joyce. Best wishes for all.
4. 2012 Batch 1B CPE (Manila) is expected to start some time in January. Stay tuned.
5. 2012 Batch 2A and 2C will begin in March. 2A is our normal Baguio CPE Intensive. 2C will (prayerfully) be our first CPE training group in Bacolod City. Doc Sim hopes to start this at West Negros University.
» 2011-11-09
November Updates
Nov. 12: Bukal Life-Manila Formal Launching and CPE Batch 3B Graduation
Nov. 12: University of the Cordilleras, Commerce Graduating Class. Seminar, Stress and Time management.
Nov. 14: CPO class starts 1-4pm, Mid-City Christian Church
Nov. 14: CPE Batch 4A begins.
Nov. 28-29: UCCP Highlands Conference, Kalinga
» 2011-11-03
Article on CPE and Disaster Response training
Please look at this link. It is an article suggesting that CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) is the best preparation for disaster response. This is opposed to the conventional wisdom of the 2-5 day crash training course.
Of course, since CPE is 400 hours of training per unit, it really should be more than a 30-40 hour total time course. Still, would love to hear your thoughts.
ARTICLE
» 2011-10-21
Bukal Life-Manila Update
Dr. Sim Dang-Awan, president of the Board of Trustees of Bukal Life (and head of Bukal Life-Manila) has had successful negotiations with Philippines Children Medical Center in Quezon City. 
Bukal Life-Manila will work with and through PCMC (pending memorandum of agreement) providing a primary ministry and training point for our CPE program. We believe this will be a great learning opportunity for us, and a valuable service for the patients and family at PCMC.
Their website is: http://www.pcmc.org.ph/
» 2011-10-21
Dinner for a Cause-A Serenade (Report)
What a great night we had. Approximately 120 people joined us at the Sangkabalayan Center at Baguio Cathedral for good food, good music, and good fellowship. Several provided music for this event.
1. UCCP (Baguio) Christian Couples Choir. They sang opening and closing songs as well as a primary presentation of 5 popular hymns/Christian songs.
2. Brevarian Singers. A trio of young ladies and guitarist that provided two country gospel songs.
3. Singing Priests. Several Catholic priests sang Christian songs that they have been performing together since seminary, including one song written by a classmate who (sadly) died too young.
4. Jeffrey Linang. Local seminarian and pastor who sang two songs, one to start and and one to end the main performances.
The evening ended with handing out certificates of completion for CPE batches 2 and 3A. Batch 3B (Manila) will have their graduation and certificates on November 12 in Manila.
We are thankful to them. We are also thankful to the Sangkabalayan Center for allowing us to use their facilities for free (and to Rev. Fr. German Legaspi in helping us with these arrangements).
We are also appreciative of all who gave generously of their time and money. The Dinner was to raise awareness and money for CPE scholarships for clergy and layleaders seeking to serve God through pastoral care and counseling. If you are interested in supporting some CPE students, please contact us at info@bukallife.org
» 2011-10-21
Late October 2011 Updates
==November 4. End of CPE Celebration for Batch 2 and 3A in La Union.
==November 12. Bukal Life-Manila Launching and Graduation for Batch 3B. Quezon City. Diocesan Center Episcopal Church. 9AM. Speaker. Rev. Joel Aguirre… Executive Director of Bukal Life Care & Counseling Center.
==December 17. Dental Mission, Santa Rosa, Nueva Viscaya.
==BBEG meetings Nov 4, Dec 1, Dec 8, and Feb 17.
==Additionally, CPE Batch 4 as well as CPO at PCM will begin in Mid-November. Partnering visit to Cagayan de Oro will also happen in the next few weeks.
» 2011-10-14
Testimony
Jehny (our ministry coordinator as well as a CPE trainee with Bukal Life) provided her testimony. It is at:
Testimony
» 2011-10-13
CPE Brochure Rev E
Having trouble putting our latest CPE brochure on-line. For now, it may be accessed at
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/33957776/CPE%20Brochure%20Oct%202011.doc
» 2011-10-10
New Training Program Coming
We are getting ready to implement CPO (Clinical Pastoral Orientation). This is a preparatory training for CPE. 50 hours vice 400 hours, but utilizing the same basic formula as CPE. Useful for Bible schools that are unable to support a full CPE program but wish to help their students grow in interpersonal skills, self-understanding, and clinical pastoral care. Please contact us if you have any questions.
» 2011-10-04
CPE Batch 4 is Coming
We are accepting applications for Bukal Life CPE 2011 Batch 4. Batch 4A will be based in Baguio, Batch 4B will be based in Manila. 400 hours of training, supervision, and practical ministry. It is expected to start in the middle of November. It is spread over a longer period of time to accommodate professionals. If you have questions, email us at info@bukallife.org, and fill out an application at Application Form
» 2011-10-01
Dinner (October 1st) Postponement
October 1st Bukal Life Dinner postponed. Category 3 Typhoon Nalgae (aka Quiel) will be passing over Baguio during the present scheduled time. Will give postponement date as soon as we have determined it. Any concerns by ticket holders can be addressed to the CPE member they purchased the ticket from. Sorry for any inconvenience. Also keep the people of Calumpit and surrounding areas (flooding), and those in the path of Nagae, protection. May we be available to provide comfort as needed.
» 2011-09-16
AVRC-1 visit, September 29
Going to AVRC-1 (in Dagupan City) for Family Thanksgiving Day on September 29th. Celia, our training coordinator at Bukal Life, will be the guest speaker. AVRC is a DSWD center for training special needs adults. The event honors special needs adults training for jobs in the workforce, as well as their families.
We had an opportunity to visit in June, and happy to come back and have a small part at this valuable training center.
» 2011-09-09
Updated Brochures
The following are most updated brochures. The CPE and Support Brochures are less than a month old. The Training and Overall brochures are about 6 months old, needing update... but still fairly up-to-date.
Overall Brochure: http://www.bukallife.org/forms/2011%20Brochurch%20bukal.doc
CPE Brochure: http://www.bukallife.org/forms/CPE%20Brochure%20Updated%202011.pdf
Training Brochure: http://www.bukallife.org/forms/Training%20Brochure%20rev%20c.pdf
Support Brochure: http://www.bukallife.org/forms/BUKAL%20LIFE%20SUPPORTERS%20BROCHURE.pdf
» 2011-09-08
Annual Board Meeting, September 2011
Annual Board Meeting held at Villa Cordillera (in Baguio City) on September 2011. Click below to view a summary.
Annual Board Meeting September 2011
Thanks for all who attended.
» 2011-09-01
Prayer Bulletin
Added our Prayer Bulletin. It is in the Connections part of our Website under the sub-heading "Prayer Bulletin". The Prayer Bulletin there right now is dated September 1, 2011.
» 2011-08-16
Updates for events in August - October 2011
--August 19. CARTS Honorary Service (Bukal Life is one recipient)
--August 26-28. Several members attending OSB conference in Cebu City.
--September 3 (am). CPSP-Baguio/Benguet meeting in Baguio
--September 3 (pm). Bukal BOD meeting
--September 7-10. PABATS annual conference
--September 17. AVRC-1 Special Needs Family Counseling Project
--Sept 29- Oct 1. KCPE conference in Seoul, Korea.
--October 1. Dinner for a Cause: A Serenade, Baguio.
--Oct 2-. Visit of Dr. Espineda
Hope to be having a counseling symposium in the first week of October.
» 2011-08-10
New CPE Batches Start
CPE 2011 Batch 3A (Baguio) and Batch 3B (Manila) began this last weekend. The Baguio group has 3 trainees presently, while the Manila group has 4. Both groups may have 1 or 2 added soon. Combining these with Batch 2 CPE Accelerated that is on-going, we are presently having the largest number of CPE trainees at any time outside of our Normal CPE Intensive season (March-May).
Please support the trainees in prayer as they learn through ministering to those in need.
» 2011-08-10
More August Updates
A. Had an important staff meeting today. We are investigating our future role and priority in ministry. Should we be a training institution that provides care and guidance, or are we a care and guidance institution that provides training. Even though these sound the same, structurally there is a great difference. So we are presently investigating this.
B. Annual meeting on September 3rd, after the CPSP chapter meeting.
C. Have planned or have potential gatherings with several other groups in the next few weeks. These include One Sending Body (late August) in Cebu, KCPE (Late September) in Korea, PABATS (early September) in Davao, and CARTS (mid-August).
» 2011-08-03
Poster for Dinner
» 2011-08-02
CPE Batch 3 Change
CPE 2011 Batch 3 will start on the weekend of the 20th rather than the weekend of the 6th this August. Please contact us immediately if there are any problems or you have any questions.
» 2011-07-22
August Updates
We will be joining "One Sending Body" at the National Missions Conference in Cebu City, Philippines August 26-28. We have a partnering relationship with them, so we are looking forward to this event.
To accommodate this event, we asked CPSP-Baguio and Benguet chapters to move their Quarterly meeting to September 3. Hopefully, it will still be at Cafe Cordillera 8:30am - 11:30am. P200 for breakfast.
» 2011-07-19
Dinner for a Cause... A Serenade
Our "Dinner For A Cause... A Serenade" has been moved to October 1, 6pm - 9pm. This will be held at the function hall next to Baguio Cathedral (above the Kinder Care). We are hoping to use the event to provide chaplain training (CPE) scholarships for clergy and seminarians of limited financial means. Feel free to contact us at info@bukallife.org for more information.
» 2011-07-16
Late July 2011 Updates
Our "Dinner For A Cause... A Serenade" has been moved to October 1, 6pm - 9pm. This will be held at the function hall next to Baguio Cathedral (Sangkabalayan). Food and several musical groups as well as a time for inspiration. We are hoping to use the event to provide chaplain training (CPE) scholarships for clergy and seminarians of limited financial means. Feel free to contact us at info@bukallife.org for more information
» 2011-06-30
July 2011 Updates
July is a busy month again. Here are a few things going on:
Training:
-July 5-6. NOVA training with Dr. Clark's Crisis Counseling Class at PBTS
-July 9. Parenting and 5 Love Language Training at IHMS, La Trinidad
-Late July. Training in Ecumenism and Crisis Response with BBEG (date TBD)
Clinical Pastoral Education:
-CPE Batch 2 is still on-going
-August 6. CPE Batch 3 starts
Helps Ministry:
-July 5-8. Shekinah Home Orphanage, Dingras, Ilocos Norte
-July 10. Children's Program at Irisan Dumpsite
-July 12-13. Special Needs Project with DSWD, Dagupan, Pangasinan
Fund-Raising Dinner and Concert, Baguio City, September 4 at Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary More info to follow.
» 2011-06-18
Dalicno Trip for Disaster Response Training
We travelled to Dalicno, Itogon... a mining community in the Cordillera Mountains of the Philippines. We spent the day there at Mountain Light Church leading training for a bit over 20 in Disaster Response Counseling. Bob led the morning lecture. Celia led the afternoon training and NOVA group training. Juliet led music and assisted with the NOVA small groups. Jehny acted as our host and assisted with NOVA group training. We thank the church and people of Dalicno for their hospitality. It is a beautiful place and had a wonderful time. Some photos are on Facebook.
Photos
» 2011-06-16
How You Can Help
We updated our "How You Can Help" page with information including information on how you can give financial donations to Bukal Life (if you are of a mind to do this). Just go to our home page and look under "About Us" for our page "How You Can Help".
» 2011-06-06
Upcoming CPE Trainings
The following is the tentative schedule for Clinical Pastoral Education over the next 12 months:
A. CPE 2011 Batch 2 June 18 – Sep 10. Baguio City
B. CPE 2011 Batch 3 (A/B) Aug 6 – Oct 29. Baguio (A) and Manila (B)
C. CPE 2011 Batch 4 (A/B) Nov 12 - Feb 11 (break from Dec 18 – Jan 6)
Baguio (A) and Manila (B).
D. CPE 2012 Batch 1 Mar 19 – Jun 2. Baguio City
Application in the Forms section of website (www.bukallife.org) must be filled out and subsequent interview and testing required before admittance to the program. Contact us at info@bukallife.org if you have any questions.
» 2011-06-01
Article in Pastoral Report
Article on Bukal Life and our new relationship with the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy is in "Pastoral Report" the web newsletter of the CPSP.
See the Article
» 2011-05-28
June Updates
1. On May 28th, we held the graduation ceremony for Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). 23 graduates of CPE as well as several more completing a unit of Supervisor-in-Training as well. The ceremony was held at UCCP-Baguio with approximately 85 people joining us on this rainy day. Dr. Sim Dang-Awan, the newly elected President of the Board of Trustees of Bukal Life Care & Counseling Center, gave the graduation address. Afterwards, we enjoyed a nice lunch together.
2. Bukal Life Care & Counseling Center will hold its first CPE Unit One training in Manila. It will start in August, and be led locally by Dr. Sim Dang-Awan and Sr. Sofia Natama. Contact us at info@bukallife.org for more information. We are also in the early stages in arranging for CPE program in Ifugao/Kalinga region. More info to follow soon (we hope).
3. Bukal Life Care & Counseling Center will hold its next CPE training in Baguio the end of June. This will be spread out over a longer period of time than our CPE Intensive program. This is to accommodate those with busy schedules. Contact us at info@bukallife.org.
4. Parenting Seminar will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary School, KM4 La Trinidad on July 14. Training will be led by Ms. Tessa Leones.
5. The next meeting of CPSP-Philippines will be on August 27, starting at 9am at Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary. If you have questions about CPSP-Philippines or becoming involved in one of the newly formed chapters, you may contact Ms. Chit Panizales (you can use our email info@bukallife.org, and we will forward it to her).
» 2011-05-20
Medical Mission at Irisan Dumpsite
Doing ministry work at a dumpsite in the Philippines is a touchy thing. In many such locations, well-meaning Christians have created more dependency than growth in people who work and live at these dumpsites. Acknowledging this concern, we felt that we could be of help there, partnering with Mountain of Blessing... a small group that works with people at the dumpsite. The dumpsite has been closed for over a year (at least in the sense of no new garbage being brought in from Baguio City). However, there is still tons and tons of recyclables that are slowly sorted out and collected. Hundreds of people still live and work there.
We did our medical mission at the day care just outside the dumpsite. We were able to treat close to 400 patients. General medical, dental, and minor surgical services were provided. We were surprised at the number of children with infections. We had to go back to our medicine supplier to get more antibiotics and other medicines to cover the greater than expected needs.
We thank the large number of volunteers. Among these include Mountain of Blessing, CEF-Baguio, West Baguio Baptist Church, and local volunteers.
» 2011-05-14
William & Viola Farrell Symposium of Pastoral Care and Counseling (2011) Completed
It was a great day. After months of preparation, the first William & Viola Farrell Symposium of Pastoral Care & Counseling was completed.
We had 105 attend coming from churches, NGOs, schools, hospitals and other organizations. The goal of this series is to provide training that bridges the gap between secular and religious counseling. The goal is to provide people from different fields involved with helping people, to empower them to deal with the psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs of their patients/clients.
Dr. Cesar Espineda was the main speaker. He is a Diplomate with the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy. He has graciously taken on a role of mentor for both CPSP-Philippines and Bukal Life Care & Counseling Center. Both of his topics centered on the importance of self-awareness and self-understanding of the counselor.
The first topic was "The Person as a Benchmark for Counseling." The second was "Transference-- Our Un/Conscious Reaction in the Human-Patient Encounter."
The lectures were also tied to discussions as a whole group, as well as small-group discussion afterwards. Additionally, a cultural performance was provided by Batang, a Cordilleran dance troupe. They did dances from Kalinga, Mountain Province, and Ifugao. Additionally, we had a presentation of artwork by local artist, Rommel Pidaso. The work showed creation of culturally relevant "basura art", or artwork constructed from garbage. Creation of meaning and beauty from what has been rejected certainly seems to be a relevant counseling metaphor.
We thank all those who attended. Of course we also thank our guest lecturer, our cultural presenters, volunteers, and sponsors.
» 2011-05-07
May Activities
May 9 9am -12pm. Workshop in Church ministry for Special Needs children and adults
May 14 8:30am - 4:30pm. Counseling Symposium with Dr. Cesar Espineda. Baguio City
May 21 Medical/Pagtuli Mission at Irisan Dumpsite
May 28 Last day of CPE Intensive 2011.
May 31 Crisis Care seminar. Dalicno, Itogon, Benguet
» 2011-04-30
Some Thanks
Sometimes we get busy and forget those who help make our work possible. Of course, we are thankful to our staff and SIT workers. We also appreciate our various partners here. We need to mention them specifically at another time. But here are some other thanks that needs to be made.
A. Volunteer thanks:
1. Dr. Raymond Lawrence, General Secretary of the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy for joining us and training our CPE trainees and Supervisors in Training.
2. Dr. Cesar Espineda, diplomate with CPSP who will provide training for our trainees as well as lead a counseling symposium on May 14th.
3. Russell and Gwen Bowles, and Matt Wall. They will be coming over from Virginia to help us in social ministry particularly with special needs training and VBS.
B. Material Thanks.
1. Terry and Debbie Arndt, with WCA Hospital and Ivory Baptist Church. Medical and Surgical supplies.
2. Carmalita Grant and Gautier United Methodist Church. Hospital blankets, sheets, and smocks.
3. Doug and Cheryl Iverson. Numerous pastoral care and Christian counseling books.
» 2011-04-24
CPSP Inauguration in the Philippines
On April 20, we had the formal inauguration of CPSP-Philippines with the formation of the first chapter of the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy (CPSP)—the Baguio Chapter. The inauguration was held at Riverview Park in Asin, Benguet, Philippines, during a clinical pastoral education retreat.
The formal presentation was made by Dr. Raymond Lawrence, the General Secretary of the CPSP. The Baguio Chapter of the CPSP is only the second such chapter in Southeast Asia, and is presided over by Rev. Joel S. Aguirre.
In addition, two training centers were also announced for CPSP-Philippines. These are Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary and BUKAL Life Care & Counseling Center. Dr. Ryan Clark, professor of pastoral care and counseling at PBTS, and Celia P. Munson, training coordinator at BUKAL Life, represented these institutions at the event. A follow-on presentation of this relationship was made on May 23 with Dr. Joyce Abugan, President of Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary, and Robert Munson, the Administrator of BUKAL Life.
The College of Pastoral Supervision & Psychotherapy is a theologically based covenant community, dedicated to “Recovery of Soul.” CPSP offers accredited training and credentialing for Pastoral Psychotherapy, Pastoral Supervision, Pastoral Counseling, and Clinical Chaplaincy.
For more information, please refer to the CPSP website, www.pastoralreport.com, or e-mail BUKAL Life Care and Counseling Center at info@bukallife.org.
» 2011-04-19
New Presentations
Added two more training presentation to the Training Aids section. These are ones from training designed by Tess Leones: "Stress and Coping" and "Gender Violence".
» 2011-04-11
Our Office
Because of CPE Intensive being in full swing, we are operating out of our Institute of Professional Chaplaincy office at Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary (Bottom floor of ZDH Building).
» 2011-04-02
April Updates
Busy times busy times. We are in week 3 of CPE intensive. Things are going well, but a bit crazy. But here are some upcoming items.
A. May 7. Minimedical mission in Irisan, Baguio City
B. May 9-12. Training with teachers at Calvary Baptist Elementary School and CPE students. Topics in working with children of special needs, learning styles, and teambuilding.
C. May 9-13. Vacation Bible School for Special Needs Children.
D. May 14. Counseling Symposium, Baguio City. Details to follow.
E. May 28. Last day of CPE. Graduation.
F. August and September. The newest batch of CPE.
» 2011-03-17
Dagupan, Pangasinan Update
Ptr. Arnold and Rosalina Arquilliano join us on the staff taking care of our extension in Dagupan. Welcome aboard. We are hoping to expand our CPE program to Dagupan and Manila. Stand by for more.
» 2011-03-12
Training Presentations: Conflict and Confrontation
Powerpoint Presentations added to the Training Aids Section. The two latest ones are:
-Managing Conflict
-Managing Confrontation
» 2011-03-09
Brochure Updates
Have placed updates of two of our brochures on the web. the two are:
Guidance and Testing (Rev C)
CPE (Rev C)
The can be found at: http://www.bukallife.org/forms.php
Three more are on the way. These are:
Training (Rev. C). Brochure done. Put on the web soon.
Counseling Services (Rev. C). Brochure 70% complete.
Bukal Life Care & Counseling Center (Rev. C). Haven't started the update yet.
» 2011-03-04
March 4 Activities Report
March 4 was a busy day for us. The morning was our seminar in "Managing Conflict and Confrontation Well." It was led by Celia Munson, the training coordinator of Bukal Life Care and Counseling Center. We were invited by Prof. Wilma Awingan, a professor at University of Cordilleras, and a member of our board of directors. The training was done as part of an all day activity involving the Department of Psychology at UC. Between 150 and 200 attended.
In the evening we had a dinner/meeting for CPE supervisors. This was for preparing for the CPE program starting on March 21 and continuing through May. We had great food (thanks to Ate Flor). We all are excited about the upcoming program for our 22 trainees.
Those attending were:
Rev. Joel S. Aguirre, CPE Supervisor and Program Director
Bob Munson, Bukal Life Administrator
Celia Munson, Associate Supervisor, and Training Coordinator
Dr. Ryan Clark, Associate Supervisor
Joyce Gray, Supervisor-in-training
Felicitas Panizales, Supervisor-in-training
Sr. Sofia Cinches, Supervisor-in-training
Theresa Leones, CPE Psychologist/Trainer
Jehny Pedazo, Program Coordinator
» 2011-02-24
One-Day Family Counseling Seminar
On the 23rd of February, our training team went to Naguilian, La Union. There were worked with Bang-Ar, a faith-based social ministry. We provided training in some topics of family counseling. Approximately 25 attended.
Rev. Joel Aguirre did an overview of the Psychology of the Family, followed by group work on Dysfunctional Families in the Bible. After this, Mrs. Tess Leones spoke on Responsible Parenting and Parenting Styles. In the afternoon, Dr. Sim Dang-Awan spoke on Understanding Alcoholism and the Alcoholic/Family.
It is our hope to broaden this in a two-day program with group counseling principles and practical workshop.
» 2011-02-17
Updates
A. Welcome to Ricky, Jeff, and Ma'am Theresa for joining our training and counseling team. We also have new supervisors/supervisors-in-training for CPE, and some new directors for our BOD. Will list those later.
B. Several new trainings in the next couple of months. Please go to our Events page to see them.
C. Board of Directors meeting will be coming up in March. Updates as it comes closer.
» 2011-02-12
Training Seminar at IHMS Report
We had a great time doing a half-day seminar at Immaculate Heart of Mary School (IHMS) in La Trinidad. We spoke to approximately 100 parents and guardians of children at the school. Bob Munson provided a review of IQ testing and interpreting and utilizing the results. Mrs. Tess Leones provided a training seminar on Responsible Parenting and Parenting Styles. Ptr. Ricky, Celia, Jehny, and Alicia assisted with logistics, question and answer, and other aspects of the seminar.
We thank Sister Tomasa for inviting us and for the staff at IHMS for taking care of us and sharing a wonderful lunch with us.
The Powerpoint for the seminar on Responsible Parenting and Parenting Styles is available at http://www.bukallife.org/training_aids.php.
» 2011-02-07
Recollection Service and Values Training
We held a Values Training and Recollection Service for approximately 80 students from Cordillera Career Development College (1st, 2nd, and 3rd year high school students). It was held at the Mount Saint Paul Retreat Center in Pico, La Trinidad.
We had a great time, and hope the kids did as well. Our focus was on healthy relationships. We focused on healthy relationship with God, healthy relationship with self (along with self-understanding), and healthy relationship with others. In the afternoon we had the ecumenical service. This included some self-evaluation and some fun and games.
All of the students were very attentive and we hope and believe that all involved took something away from it that would help with their lives.
As a counseling center, we tend to focus on psycho-emotional issues. However, as a faith-based institution we also believe in a holistic understanding of the human condition. This means that we need to address the physical, emotional/values, spiritual, and mental components of the individual, and need to address other social units including, family, friends, and community. We appreciated the opportunity to integrate some of these ideas.
» 2011-01-27
February Updates
Several things are coming up. Here are just a few:
Feb 1st. Cooperative Meeting.
Feb 3rd. Student Retreat at St. Pauls, for High School Students at CCDC.
Feb 12th. Parents Meeting at IHMS, La Trinidad
Preparing for CPE that starts at the end of March. Also for Special Needs VBS during 2nd week of May, and (prayerfully) a major Pastoral Care Symposium also in mid-May.
That's enough info for now.
» 2010-12-16
Holiday Season Updates
We are taking a bit of a break for the Christmas holidays. We will start things up again starting January 4th with Pastoral Care training at USI, and personality testing it IHM-La Trinidad the following week (with some others of us at Lide-Walker).
NOTE: Slots for CPE I (March 21 - May 28) are filling up fast. Go to the forms section under INFO CENTER of www.bukallife.org and download the CPE application form now if you want to be considered for chaplaincy training.
You may also download the form directly from here
» 2010-12-09
Training Program Update
Finally got around to adding training information to the webpage. One can go to Bukal Life Training for information. Can also go to Articles to look at the Training Brochure.
» 2010-11-20
Busy November 20th, 2010
This was a busy day for us.
A. We had a training session at CRC Hall in Baguio with the CBCP Center for Women and Children. The topic: "Basic Skills and Theory of Pastoral Counseling and Psychotherapy". 43 attended from over 20 organizations, including DSWD, Couples for Christ, and the Soroptomist Club. Training was led by Rev. Joel Aguirre, BLCCC Executive Director.
B. On the same day, had training workshop on "Church-based Member Care for Missionaries". This was held at Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary. This is part of Asia Vision-STM's Leadership Development Program. This is our 2nd year of involvement in their program. Over 40 attended. Celia Munson (BLCCC Director of Training) was the trainer, with a bit of help from her husband Bob (BLCCC Administrator).
» 2010-11-07
Medical Mission at ICC (Irisan) Report
We had a great time at ICC (International Christian Colleges) this Saturday (November 6). Thanks to Nurse Karen Vizcara for inviting us and setting things up for us. We also thank Dr. Rivera, Ptr. Orencio, and several of the students for helping make the visit a success.
We treated 182 patients. Most of these had medical check-ups. Over 40 had dental care as well. Additonally, we had 7 for minor surgery. Some of the patients also came from Mountain of Blessing, a group that works with people in Irisan... particularly the dumpsite.
We had over 20 volunteers so we won't list them all here. But we thank each one for their involvement. This was a smaller mission, but a great opportunity to serve God. We are working with ICC with some other work including Psychometric testing, so we hope that this partnership will be fruitful for the school and community.
» 2010-10-30
Psychometric Services now available in Baguio
We now are able to provide psychological testing services an evaluations to individuals, schools, and other institutions in the Baguio City Area. Details at http://bukallife.wordpress.com/psychometric-assessment/
» 2010-10-21
Video/Slideshow
The video/slideshow that was shown at the Bukal Life Care & Counseling Center formal launching is now available for viewing. It is just over 7 minutes long and shows a bit of what we do and who we are. You can find it at http://www.bukallife.org/video.php (This is the Videos webpage on this site.) Alternatively, one can try going to www.youtube.com and searching on "bukal launching".
» 2010-10-16
Formal Launching of Bukal Life Care & Counseling Center Complete
Our launching of Bukal Life Care & Counseling Center is complete. We had a great time with about 110 in attendance (which was, coincidently, about all we could handle). Here a few thanks to give (but not all of the ones).
-Dr. Sim Dang-Awan for sharing message with us.
-Bishop Rudolfo Juan for performing the dedication rite with the board of the counseling center, and Dr. Joyce Abugan for providing closing prayer.
-Flor Salas (Flor's Catering) for preparing and providing food. And thanks to the Arquillano and Dela Cruz families for providing food and help.
-Thanks to the choir from the Baguio Ecumenical Council, as well as Sis Eden Red, for providing music.
-Thanks to over 30 organizations for joining us on this day.
-Thanks to the host church, West Baguio Baptist Church, for providing the space, and to their youth team and others for providing help with preparation and clean up.
-Thanks for the staff and board of directors in their hard work to arrange, invite, and arrange the event.
» 2010-09-28
New Brochures and Form
Put three new files in the ARTICLES section.
1. Our latest Brochure for "Bukal Life Care & Counseling Center"
2. Our latest Brochure for our CPE Program.
3. Application form for prospective CPE students.
Take a look.
» 2010-09-14
BOT Meeting
Planning BOT Luncheon on September 25th for planning grand opening of the counseling center, and to take care of other official business.
» 2010-09-14
Formation of CPSP- Philippine Chapter
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.
» 2010-08-31
At the PNRC (Red Cross) Recognition Ceremony in Baguio
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, August 31, 2010 at City Hall, Baguio City. 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.
» 2010-08-28
Training at CCDC completed
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 be adding photos to our Bukal Life Facebook page in a day or two.
» 2010-08-21
Learning Styles and Psychometric Testing Seminar Completed
Completed a smallgroup training in psychometric testing and learning styles with teachers from Immaculate Heart of Mary School in La Trinidad. It was led by Celia, Jheny, and Alicia. We think it went well, and look forward to working with other schools in the Northern Philippines in this area. If interested, send us an email (info@bukallife.org).
» 2010-08-19
NEW BLCCC Brochure
New brochure for the care and counseling center is in the ARTICLES Section. This is in addition to the CPE program brochure that is also there. Check it out!!
» 2010-08-14
August Updates
21 August. Educator training in learning styles and psychometric testing will be held at West Baguio Baptist Church this Saturday. 9am - 12noon.
28 August and 4 September. Tentatively plan to lead workshop on Stress Mitigation (NOVA-model) at CCDC (Cordillera Career Development College), La Trinidad)
We now have materials to carry out Slosson Intelligence Test (Rev.) as well as Personality Research Form (PRF).
» 2010-08-13
Counseling Center Contact Numbers
Haven't been able to update our "Contact Us" page yet.
So until then, this is to notify those wishing to contact our counseling center (Bukal Life Care and Counseling Center), the following options are available:
Land-line: 074-305-5605
Cell Phone: 09333020373
Email: info@bukallife.org
» 2010-08-11
Medical Mission Completion, Iloilo
The Magdungao (Iloilo) Mission is now done with over 330 treated with medical and dental care. The team from KFBC (Kowloon Filipino Baptist Church) with the Molatos will be working Thursday and Friday with Values Training at the community elementary school. Good job team!!
» 2010-08-10
Completion of CPE internship 2010 batch 2
Congratulations to those who have completed batch 2 (June-August) of our CPE internship. Some were working on the full CPE, while others were working on the extended program or working towards certification. Congrats to Bernard, Gem, Jheny, Eden, Sofia, and Celia!!
» 2010-08-06
New Brochure Uploaded
The new brochure for the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program has been uploaded. It is in the "ARTICLES" section. Feel free to take a look at it, or download it.
» 2010-08-02
Articles
Our website has had a long-standing problem with the ARTICLES section. Mike was kind enough to dig into the code and fine the problem. So the artlcles are working fine. Hope to add more soon. Enjpy!!
» 2010-07-30
Values Training Completed.
Finished Training with Students Leaders from Baguio Patriotic School. Over 150 students between grade 4 and 4th year were there. Great time. Photos are available on Facebook for "Bukal Life Ministries".
Preparing for pastoral care (CPE) trip to Sagada, August 2 - 6.
» 2010-07-17
Stuff Coming Up
July 27-30, Values and Leadership Training, Patriotic School. Baguio City
August 2-6. Trip to Sagada for ministry with local hospital.
August 21. Psychometric Testing, Human Development, Learning Styles.
Other August activities. a) Graduation of CPE June batch. b) Start of CPE August batch. c) Assist medical mission in Iloilo... assisting Kowloon Filipino Baptist Church.
October. Several things coming up. Graduation of CPE August Batch and start of October Batch. Several seminars with Dr. Raymond Lawrence of the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy (CPSP).
» 2010-07-14
Upcoming Medical Missions?
We have had a lot of inquiries regarding upcoming medical missions. While we are working with some other groups (such as in Kalinga and Iloilo) with their medical missions, we are taking a bit of a break on medical missions. We tentatively have a small one planned for October. However, for the most part, we are stepping away from this for the time being.
Why? Because we are putting most of our energies right now in opening our pastoral care and counseling center. With getting certification with PRC and CPSP, as well as CPE training, and heading several seminars (along with psychometric testings and normal counseling) we simply have had to reprioritize for now.
If you want to contact us about medical missions (info@bukallife.org) please feel free to do it, of course. If we are able to accommodate you... great. Otherwise, we might be able to help you with contacting other groups.
» 2010-07-10
Medical News
We have not been doing medical missions in the last couple of months. Primarily this is because we have been focusing on setting up our Counseling Center. Additionally, the increasing cost of medical missions make them difficult to do on a regular basis.
However, it is great when we can help others in tangible ways.
Three weeks ago BIBAK did a medical mission in Kalinga Province. We are happy that we were able to provide our friends with logistical support for this effort that was to aid in a church plant there. They were able to help approximately 575 patients.
We plan to be helping some other friends in a similar manner in their work in Iloilo. Hope to have good news on that effort in August.
» 2010-07-02
New Events
===August 16 – October 8. Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). We will be doing our next 8 week intensive CPE training (accredited by CPSP). We will probably be doing both normal CPE and CPE-extended. Please check our webpage for details on CPE. If you are interested or have questions, please contact our CPE supervisor, Rev. Aguirre at jo_aguirre007@yahoo.com, or our regular email at info@bukallife.org.
===August 21 (tentative date). Half-day workshop “Know Thy Students: Understanding Learning Styles”.
Where: West Baguio Baptist Church (Naguilian Road, Baguio)
Time: 9am-1pm
Topics: Psychological Testing, Human Development, and Learning Styles.
Targeted learners: Educators, and school administrators
Contact our office at (074) 305-5606 for details, or email us at info@bukallife.org
===October 18 – December 10. Our last CPE and CPE-Ext training of 2010. Contact us if you are interested.
» 2010-06-27
Updated Blogsite
Check out bukallife.wordpress.com. It focuses on Bukal Life Care & Counseling Center.
Also have our Facebook page as well. www.facebook.com. Search on "bukal life ministries"
» 2010-06-15
June Update
Just completed the graduation for CPE on Tuesday (June 15). On the 14th had the orientation of the CPE-Extended. This is 240 hour training (versus the normal 400 hour) training in pastoral care practicum. There are 5 students. These include people from 5 different denominations (Catholic, Episcopalian, CAMA, Assemblies of God, and Fundamental Baptist). We believe this diversity should add to the educational value of the training.
» 2010-05-30
June Updates
We have had a number of people asking about medical missions. We appreciate the interest, but we have not been able to be too helpful. The reason is that we are taking a bit of a break from medical missions. Part of this is because we have had a horribly hectic April and May... so we are trying to get a bit of rest. So what has happened up to this point? Here are a few things (January - May):
1. Had several medical missions. These include
Saplad-David, Macabebe. 200 treated
Pulo, Macabebe. 160 treated
Street Children, Baguio 50 treated (provided supplies)
Gaswiling, Kapangan 250 treated
2. Had a lot of training.
Basic 1st Aid/CPR (with Phil Red Cross) 20 trained
2 from our team atteneded Haggai Institute NTS
Crisis Chaplaincy 2 week program 5 trained
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) 9 week 11 trained
Crisis Symposium at University of Cordilleras 34 trained
CPE Symposium 40 trained
COMDEV 3 day training 19 trained
First Aid for STMers 40 trained
3. Additional activities
Film showing at National Police Academy, Baguio 200 attended
Helped with VVM film showing in Gaswiling 150 attended
Co-sponsored blood-drive 30 gave blood
So what is going on in June?
a. Bob is in the United States for a few weeks visiting friends, relatives, and churches.
b. Ptr. Joel, Celia and others are pushing through with paperwork with SEC and PRC for the counseling center which should be formally opening in just a few weeks.
c. Dave is finishing a summer program with youth in Guisad, Baguio City.
d. The Co-op is preparing for its membership orientation.
As we enter July, we hope to be up and running with the counseling center... and we hope to be back to scheduling medical missions and training seminars. Hope this information is of help. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at info@bukallife.org.
» 2010-05-20
May Updates
April is over. Praise God for surviving it. It has been a tremendously busy month... so happy to take a wee bit of a break. Still a few things going on.
1. Clinical Pastoral Education program is continuing through the end of May. Will let you know when graduation will be exactly.
2. Working on the paperwork to formally open the counseling center. It will have West Baguio Baptist Church as its primary office. The facilities are almost done.
3. We have put the Kids Club in a state of haiatus for awhile. This was because of the typhoons last October and November (leading schools to having Saturday classes making our Saturday groups impossible). However, Dave Baltazar (with a couple of helpers) has started a Summer Kids Club for neighborhood boys in the Ferguson Road area (it meets at the headquarters of Bukal Life). Dave and his friends have been doing a great job and this small, growing group has been quite successful. We will have to see where we are going from here. Prayerfully considering expanding the ministry beyond Summer.
4. Looking at a couple of sites for medical missions. We are seeking to do less medical missions, but want to continue doing this sort of ministry occasionally as a method to open doors for long-term ministry forms.
5. By the way. We don't always put our information all in the same place. We also put some different news and pictures on our blogsite "bukallife.wordpress.com" and two facebook pages "bukal life ministries" and "shepherd's oikos".
» 2010-05-10
Congrats to all Disaster Response Chaplain Graduates!!
Congratulations to all graduates of the Disaster Response Chaplain Training.
Joel C. Angiwan,
Miguela A. Beltran,
Arsenio L. Dayrit,
Rowena T. Flores,
Celia P. Munson,
Sr. Sofia D. Natama,
Naw Eh Ku Lweh,
Jeffrey Linang,
Engilbert D. Laluna,
Bei Rona,
Eden Red,
Fongoh Godwin Tohnain,
Alma Villacarlos,
Soe Htaik Luaia,
Vincent Roy Valdez,
Jheny M. Pedazo,
Saw Alwyn.
The first five were done in a two-week intensive course. The remaining twelve completed it in conjunction with the CPE program. Both are also credited by Philippine Baptist Theological Semianry. Well Done!!
» 2010-04-24
Bukal Life Pastoral Care and Counseling Center Graduations
We had 5 graduates of our 2 week training in Disaster Relief Counseling held at PBTS as part of its Summer Institute 2010 program. It was taught by Chaplain Charlie Benton. Additionally on the 24th we held a Crisis Intervention training workshop at the University of Cordilleras. Approximately 32 people completed this workshop.
» 2010-04-23
Disaster Relief Chaplain Graduation
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.
» 2010-04-22
Completed COMDEV Class
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.
» 2010-04-16
April Updates
1. Added "8 Components of Christian Community Development" powerpoint to Training Aids.
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.
» 2010-04-14
Completed 2 Medical Missions in Macabebe.
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.
Preparing for medical mission in Gaswiling, Kapangan on April 17
» 2010-04-07
Updates in April
1. 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!
2. Baguionas trip is postponed. However, Saplad-David, Pulo, and Gaswiling trips are on schedule.
3. Disaster Relief training at PBTS starts on April 13th. 3hours per morning from the 13th to the 24th. Cost would be around P1300 - P1500 per person, since this is an accredited 2 unit course from PBTS.
» 2010-03-29
Updates
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 March 29th). Disaster Response Counseling (2-week program) starts on the 13th as part of the PBTS Summer Institute Program.
» 2010-03-25
Calendar for April 2010
Calendar for April 2010
Bukal Life Ministries
www.bukallife.org
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.
» 2010-03-23
Pastoral Care Symposium Updates
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.
» 2010-03-14
Thanks
Thank you to "Balik Handog Foundation" for their generous gift. They are the charitable arm of Eureka Scholastic Publishing. We will be using the gift for surgical and dental supplies for our upcoming trip to Macabebe Pampanga (April 2010).
» 2010-03-14
Shepherd's Oikos New Office
Shepherd's Oikos will be busy with training this April. But we are going to be opening our new office for pastoral care services. Can't give to much details at this time, but if things go as anticipated, we will be opening up our new office in the next few weeks. While it will be used for some administrative work, and for training materials, its main purpose would be provide pastoral care and counseling services to those dealing with life crises in the Baguio area. Will tell you more when the plans are solidified.
» 2010-03-10
Busy, Busy April
We have four medical missions in April. These are
Pulo, Macabebe, Pampanga
Saplad David, Macabebe, Pampanga
Gaswiling, Kapangan, Benguet
Baguionas, Kapangan, Benguet
We also have trainings going on:
Clinical Pastoral Education
Disaster Relief Counseling
Principles of Community Development
Shepherd's Oikos Symposium
Keep an eye on the EVENTS to know what is going on.
» 2010-03-03
Moved date of Pampanga Trip
We moved the Pulo and Saplad David dental/surgical mission to April 9-11. Was at the end of March. This change is at the request of the localities because grade school graduation is on the 8th of April.
» 2010-02-25
Shepherd's Oikos and Counseling training
Lot of training coming up in Pastoral Care and Disaster Response Counseling. We will put some things here in the News Area. But also please look at the Events page. It will (hopefully) have the updated list of events (even the Newsletter we put out 4 days ago is now obsolete regarding schedule).
» 2010-02-23
May 1st, 2010. CPE Symposium Details.
Shepherd's Oikos and PBTS CPE program will jointly hold its 2nd annual Pastoral Care Symposium. It is expected to start at 8am and continue to 5pm. While the exact venue in Baguio City is still being worked out, our lead speaker will be Reverand Charlie Benton. He is a crisis counselor and trainer with the ...Virgina Baptist Disaster Response Team. Pastor Charlie joined us as a Crisis Counselor during the Typhoon Parma (Pepeng) disaster response here in Benguet Province. He will lead the two plenary sessions. Additional break-outs will occur as well. More information will be coming. Hope to see you there.
» 2010-02-22
Cancellation of Aguid Sagada Medical Mission (Feb 27)
ANNOUNCEMENT. Due to some political issues that have sprung up recently... the medical mission to Aguid Sagada has be cancelled. It will perhaps be rescheduled later in the year. For the team of 30 who had offerred to give their time and prayers for this trip, we apologize, but feel this is the right decision at this time.
» 2010-02-15
Blood Drive at PBTS, Baguio
The blood drive with the Philippine Red Cross was accomplished on Feb 15. This partnered with Asia Vision-STM (and was done in the office of AV-STM, on the campus of Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary) and the PBTS student council. Approximately 45 came to give blood. After screenings, 30 were able to donate. We hope to work together with the PRC and expand on the solid based.
This was our first attempt to support this type of work in Baguio City. While we generally focus on wholistic work (integration spiritual and social ministries) we believe that saving lives is clearly in line with Christ's ministry and His example for us.
» 2010-02-09
Haggai Institute In Progress
8-12 February 2010. Haggai Institute week-long seminar is being held at Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary. The seminars focus on international evangelism training. A number connected with Bukal Life are there. Ces Garcia, who often joins us on medical missions, and is part of “Discipline Others 2 Love Jesus” heads Haggai Institute locally. Celia and Angie are trainees. Three other members of Bukal Life hoped to be there but had job conflicts. www.haggai-institute.com
» 2010-02-05
Street Children Outreach
The group of students from Saint Louis University (Baguio City) joined with "Save our Street Children" for a medical mission. Bukal Life was happy to provide most all of the medicines and vitamins for the project. Drs. Rene and Evita Buada (friends both of the SLU team and Bukal Life) provided medical care. "Save our Street Children" works with around 100 children in Baguio. About half of these came to the medical mission held on January 30, 2010. Vitamins were set aside for those that did not come.
» 2010-01-28
New email addresses
You may now contact us via our new email addresses:
info@bukallife.org and bob@bukallife.org
» 2010-01-14
New Website
The New Website is up… but only partly populated. Feel free to take a peek.
www.bukallife.org
» 2010-01-09
Red Cross Training Completed
We completed Basic Life Saving, First Aid, and CPR training at our headquarters in Guisad, Baguio City on January 8th. We had about 20 people finish the training. Most of them are involved directly or indirectly with Bukal. Several joined us from Asia Vision Short Term Missions as well.
It was a great and demanding time. Thanks to the instructors from Philippine Red Cross. Also the food was great (Thanks Ate Flor!)
» 2009-12-19
Kid's Club Party
Wow!! A great party. Around 85 children. Including parents and volunteers, we had around 125 in attendance. With games (Going Bulilite versus Honeymoon versus City Camp/Queen of Peace), coloring, face painting, snacks, goody bags, prizes, and more… it was quite a time.
Thanks to all of the volunteers (youth and adults) that brought it all together!!
» 2009-12-15
Ministry Partners
Check the Ministry Partners page. It is SLOWLY growing. Some ministry partners are part of Bukal Life. Others are groups that we are happy to think of as partners in ministry.
We have updated pages on Shekinah Home (an orphanage run by Brian and Joanne Whittle) and Reaching every Tribe Ministries (headed by the Winter family). Hope to be adding and updating more very soon.
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