Dear IVCF Family,

Greetings in Christ our Lord!

Acts 2:42They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. … 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

Acts 4:42-47 is the biblical basis for our IVCF activities and programs.  We always have study of God’s Word, fellowship, prayer and praise, and outreach.  This regular Prayer Bulletin has been a good tool for regional staff and campus chapters during their prayer meetings.  Increasingly, individual graduates and alumni groups, as well as partner churches are using this bulletin as prayer guides during their prayer time.  May more people be devoted to pray for IVCF regularly.

Praise God for a blessed and fruitful Balikatan Conference in Boston, USA last June 2-4, 2010.  Our IVCF Family in Northern America commits to partner with us continuously.

Pray for our IVCF Annual Corporation Meeting this coming August 21, 2010 at Faith Baptist Church, West Ave., Quezon City.  May the God bless us with God-glorifying program and reports, good attendance, and regional participations, BOT elections, and commitments for the continuation of our ministries.

Blessed be the name of the Lord Jesus Christ in IVCF Philippines.

In Christ,

Erickson Velardo
National Director

Metro Manila Regional Unit

1.   Praise God for the privilege of serving Him through the MMRU students and graduates. Almost all campuses where IVCF and ISCF exist were established last month.
2.   Praise God for the formation of the regional leaders’ councils: Manila Junior Leaders’ Council (ISCF) and Manila Leaders’ Council (College). Please pray for God’s wisdom as they spearhead the regional get-togethers, camps and other activities. Pray for zeal in bringing the gospel ‘frontline’ to the students of MMRU.
3.   Pray for our new set of Regional Advisory Council. May God continue to raise up committed graduates and MMRU alumni to help the region.
4.   Pray for our Regional Assembly on August 7. May our coming together be a venue for communal worship, renewed partnership, encouragement and fellowship.
5.   Pray for our continued fundraising for the regional operations, upcoming camps and regional activities.

Northern Luzon Regional Unit

We praise God for Student Night held last July 16, 2010 at IV Home. This event served as evangelistic activity who mostly facilitated by IV Homers.

We praise God for our faithful donors who tirelessly send gifts for the region. Also, the region praises God for faithful graduates and supporters for their sacrificial efforts in working with the staff and students. Pray for more partnerships.

Praise God for the recognition of SVCF-Baguio Chapter in UP Baguio. Please pray for the consistent and excitement of new SV members and leaders as they carry out their plans throughout the semester.

Praise God for Ate Manilyn Veras` life (SVCF Baguio alumnus) who visited us last July 27. She is currently working abroad and will be back on August 11. Praise God for spending her time with Tonee, Ara, and Paul Ignacio. Praise God also for the visitation of Kuya AJ Deocareza and Kuya JO Suaco (SVCF Alumni) at IV Home last July 23.

Please pray for the good health of students, student-leaders, graduates and staff this rainy season.

Please pray for upcoming events of the region this August; cell group workshop on August 6 and 13, IVCF Philippines Annual Corporation meeting, Staff Pangasinan Visitation and Finalization of Church partnership agreement in Pangasinan. Pray for RAC and Staff meeting.

Western Visayas Regional Unit

Praise God for:
The three Area Assemblies held last month: Negros – July 17, Roxas – July 24, Iloilo-Guimaras – July 31. We praise God for the students and graduates who attended and renewed their commitment to support the region in prayer and in any way they can. We thank the Lord for our speakers: Pastor Art Bayles for Negros, Atty. Lynai Lamason for Roxas, and Prof. Alfredo Diaz for Iloilo-Guimaras.

Strength and good health of the staff as they went from place to place for the area visits last month.

The newly elected leaders’ council members in Negros and Iloilo. We thank the Lord for Dwight, Bethel, Sheila, Melrose, Daisy and Paul who committed themselves to serve God through the Negros Leaders’ Council. We thank God for Vic, Pebbles, KL, Keziah, Dale, Joshua, Jennifer and AJ who are members of the Iloilo Leaders’ Council. They have been the students who worked with the staff team for the Area Assemblies in their respective areas.

For Paul Magbanua who will be spearheading the planning of the semester break camp this October. He will be working with Rachel who is the staff-in-charge for this leadership-discipleship training camp.
For opportunities to begin ISCF in two high schools in Cadiz: PNU – CTL & SPED High School – Cadiz and IVCF in Guimaras State College.

Pray with us for:
The Leaders’ Council in Negros and Iloilo as they work together in planning for the activities of their areas – fundraising and other income-generating projects which will help the region, too. Pray that God will grant them wisdom even as they are being trained and geared for the vision of the movement to equip student-leaders for Christ.

The staff team as they divide their time for ministry and administration concerns. Pray, too, that they will not forsake their Sabbath so they can work more effectively and efficiently.

The planning of the upcoming leadership-discipleship training camp to be headed by Paul Magbanua. Pray for students to be available for the camp and for the counselors to respond positively to the invitations for them. Pray that as early as now there would be clear schedules for semestral breaks so that the dates for the camp will fit with the break.

More counselors and GT members to really get involved in the ministry. We have not started one ISCF chapter yet. We are still processing the requirements and we really need an extra hand.

The pioneering chapters of ISCF in Negros and Iloilo. We believe that God has given us opportunities to share His Gospel but we need people who will work with us. We attend to all these needs on our own.

For our families’ health, protection and provision. May God keep them in the hollow of His hands.

Roxas Area  Assembly

Central & Eastern Visayas Regional Unit

Praise the Lord for Christel Tura, our new administrative assistant. Thank God for her availability.

Praise God for the successful Freshmen Treat in Dumaguete City. Thank the Lord for majority of those who attended the said event were men whom we have been praying that the Lord will send to the fellowship.

Thank God also for the successful LCDC 2010 planning. Praise the Lord for the availability of the camp exec and counselors. Please pray for the camp preparations like raising funds and inviting speakers for the different sessions.

Praise God for the successful IVF Korea short mission trip in Leyte. Thank God for the successful events they have had both in the campuses and in the church. Thank God as well for the presence of the IVF Korea staff workers who became an encouragement to both IVF Korea students and the local IVCF chapters in Leyte.

Please pray for an additional IV- Homer in Cebu. Pray for the right person whom the Lord will send to stay in the IV-Home.

South Luzon Regional Unit

(1) SLRU

*We praise the Lord for His work in Southern Luzon. The ministry continues to grow and impact other students of other faith: in Los Banos, Batangas, Cavite and Mindoro. Ask the Lord to give us wisdom as the core group think and plan for the SLRU Leadership-Discipleship Camp 2010 on August 5, 2010.

*Pray for the recruitment of additional ivcf staff for SLRU.

*There will be a missions rally spearheaded by the Common Ground in Batangas City on August 14, 2010 at Max’s Batangas. Pray for all the students who will be exposed to different ministry opportunities. Pray for the speakers and facilitators.

*Pray for the SLRU students for their academic requirements especially those who are graduating.

*Pray for the future SV medical doctors for their board exams on August 7-8 and Aug. 14-15, 2010. They are Claud, Ecoy, Anabelle, Elmer, Jacinth and other IVCF chapter grads.

(2) Mission Dept.

*Pray for the on-going consultation of the Missions Team with the MMRU staff team and the student leaders. May this effort help strengthen the missions flagship program of every     MMRU campus chapters.

*Pray for the members of the Missions Team (Billy, Frank, Ivan & Grachelle), IVCF Staff (Lala, Rachelle, & Shebel), and SLRU graduates  who will be joining the AFMC on August 26-29, 2010 in KL, Malaysia. Pray for journey mercies and provision for this trip.

Bicol Regional Unit

1. Praise God for the successful Freshmen Treats in the campuses of Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges and in Bicol University and other campuses in the region. May God continue to bless this new students to grow through the IVCF ministry.

2. Praise God for the Discipleship training started already in Legaspi Student Center through Jonathan Satuito, a graduate from Bicol Univesity, Legaspi City. Praise  God also for the Leadership Training started and being conducted by Ferdie Marano every last Friday of the month. Please pray for the continues supply of electricity in Legaspi, the frequent brownout in our area disturbs our training.

3. Praise and thank God for our graduates and donors who constantly provide help, and support through prayers, mentoring and financial support for the region. Please pray that continue to shower blessing upon blessing to their business and their family as well.

4. Please continue to pray for IVCF Naga and Partido Area  that God will provide Associate staff worker in to replace James. we have one graduating student who is willing to consider as an intern staff. Hopefully he can decide soon this August or Sept.

5. Please continue pray for LCDC Exec regular meeting and planning with RC Padua as their Over all Director KC 10 grad. May wisdom and strength be upon him with other members of the exec. with ate Gerlen Orozco, helping them with the curriculum.

ISCF Department

1. Praise God for Steffi, our part-time project staff for the ISCF Anniversary. Pray for her as she balances her board  review and her work.

2. Please pray for the ongoing preparations for the ISCF 55th Anniversary next year. May it truly be an occasion to highlight all of God’s wondrous work in and through ISCF and may it also be an event that will propel the ISCF ministry to greater service for God. Pray for the support of ISCF alumni and staff.

Southern Mindanao Regional Unit

1.      Thank God for the faithfulness of current RAC members in taking care of the regional ministry together with the local staff team.  Please pray for Ms. Mida Dalipe, Joy Aspacio, Ptr. Junjun Hernani, Grace Alegre and Cheng Combatir as they join hands with the newly elected RAC members, namely Ptr. Dodong Arcenas, Rey Pasiliao, Mercy de la Cruz and Rod Buenconsejo.  They need good health, unity, wisdom and grace from God as they help sustain the work among IVCF students and graduates across Southern Mindanao.

2.      Thank God for the successful GT volunteers’ prayer and orientation last July 31 held in Tagum City.  Pray that Ricky Patricio, Candy Tropico, Kareen Doro?o, Cathy Baga, Fretcy Maque and Jasmin Cesar will soak their GT ministry with prayerfulness, good preparation and steady teamwork as they work in various campus chapters in Tagum and Kapalong.

3.      Thank God that the SMRU staff team has already booked Camp Mariano (a conference center owned by Alliance church) in Marbel South Cotabato as the venue for the Leadership Camp- Discipleship Camp on October 23- 31, 2010.  Pray that the Lord will draw many students across the region to this upcoming camp and that many will be mentored and trained for leadership.

4.      Thank God for the newborn baby of Jeremie (our regional staff representative) and Raquel Probadora.  Raquel gave birth to a baby girl normally last July 26, 2010 at the Regional Hospital in Tagum City.  Pray that the whole family will continue to enjoy God’s blessing of good health, financial provision and spiritual intimacy with God.

5.      Thank God the gradual revival of the school chapters in Tagum, Davao del Norte.  We praise God for using Ricky Patricio who started to work as GT member since April 2010.  This August and September, he will take review classes for their coming teachers’ board examination.  Pray that he will successfully pass this big test.  Pray too that a GT member will fill up Ricky’s work in the campuses while the later
is doing board exam preparation.

IVCF Bicol students and graduates

CEV gathering

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Dear IVCF Prayer Partners,

We’re depending on GOD; he’s everything we need.
What’s more, our hearts brim with joy since we’ve taken for our own his holy name.
Love us, GOD, with all you’ve got— that’s what we’re depending on.
Psalm 33 The Message

The Lord had always been faithful and had been an answering God.
Join us in prayer as we continue to declare our full dependence on Him.

in Christ,

Erickson M. Velardo
National Director
IVCF Philippines

Central & Eastern Visayas Regional Unit

• Thank God for the successful RAC meeting last June 19, 2010. Praise God for the presence of the different representatives and for HIS financial provision too.
• Praise God as well for the successful first large group fellowship of the high school students last June 19, 2010. Thank God for Cheery Orozco who was the speaker during the said event.
• Thank God also for the successful joint back to school event of the high school and college students here in Cebu City last June 30, 2010. Thank the Lord for the students and grads who attended the said activity.
• Praise God for the successful planning of the students here in CEV last month. Pray that all of us will be faithful in implementing such plans.
•  Please pray for the LCDC 2010 planning and preparation. Pray for the camp exec as they meet for prayer and planning. Pray too for Kenny Ebo being the staff in charge of the said camp.

ISCF Department

ISCF Coordinator:

•  Praise God for how He has changed the lives of many high schoolers all these years. We would like to celebrate all that God has done in and through ISCF in a very significant way.
•  Please pray for Di Fernandez, Steffi Muncada and the ISCF 55th Anniversary Team as they prepare for the ISCF big event next year.
•  Please pray for the students who attended the various ISCF summer camps that they may have the courage and wisdom to apply their camp training be Christ’s witnesses on campus.

Metro Manila Regional Unit

•  Praise God! It is He who called people to the harvest field. We have new team members in the staff: Eleazar Canonigo (Mindanao State University-General Santos City),  Frannie John Soliven (Agusan Del sur State College for Agriculture and Technology) and Joni James Roaring (an Associate from Bicol Region). Please pray that they’ll be able to adjust easily to the ‘fast-paced’ life here in the Metro. Pray that they’ll be excited to journey with the students here in MMRU. Pray too for a good working relationship among the team members.
•  We praise God for a very refreshing retreat with the MMRU Staff Team last June 18-19. Praise Him for allowing us to see God’s awesome deeds and faithfulness for the past school year. Please pray for a renewed passion and zeal to journey with the students and bring them nearer to Jesus Christ this school year.
•  We praise and thank God for a relaxing, invigorating and fruitful Student Leadership Summit last June 25-26. Pray for the student leaders among the Metro that they will continue to live as true disciples and continue to shine in their campuses.
•  We thank and praise God for the life of Rhoda Estrada who have been with MMRU for five years. We thank the Lord for the joy of serving with her and for the lives of the students  she touched. Pray that she’ll have a more vibrant life outside staff work and a smooth transition.
•  Please pray for renewal of permits among the different campuses to conduct and continue our activities inside the campus.
•  Pray for our upcoming events: Day Of Prayers, GT Training and Regional Assembly.

Bicol Regional Unit

•  Praise God for the successful re-accreditation of our IVCF and ISCF chapters in Rinconada.  We thank the Lord for the renewed partnership of  new set of student leaders, graduate volunteers, advisers and donors in the IVCF ministry for this school year.
•  Please pray for the upcoming evangelistic events (Freshmen Treats) this July in University of Saint Anthony, University of Northeastern Philippines and Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges.  May the Lord grant us fruitful outcome in these endeavors.  May His name be lifted up and may there be many students who will draw near to Him.
•  Praise God for the successful LCDC 2009 evaluation and LDMC 2010 planning last friday. We thank the Lord for the knowledge and wisdom that he had given to the executive committee of LDMC 2010. We thank Him for the availability of the students during the said event.
•  Please pray for our annual Freshmen Treat this coming Thursday, July 8, 2010 at Bicol University. Pray that large number of freshmen would come to know the Lord and welcome Jesus in their lives. Please also pray that God would continue to suffice us with knowledge and wisdom, physical and spiritual strength, boldness in proclaiming His Word and willingness to serve God.
•  Please pray for the upcoming evangelistic program {Freshmen Treat} this July in Sorsogon State College. Please pray that God would continue to strengthen their faith and increase their passion in sharing the word of God to the students in their campus. May God continue to bless them with knowledge and wisdom and enable them to make and do effective ways of evangelism.
•  Please pray for IVCF Naga and Partido Area  that God will provide Associate staff worker to replace Joni James Roaring who is now assigned in MMRU as a fulltime staff.

Western Unit Visayas Regional

Praise God for:
•  Smooth transition between the staff team: Mizpah & Eumir (Villamor) have left for their long awaited sabbatical with their children while Rachel & Lanilyn stays in IV Home Bacolod to oversee the ministry and do campus work.
•  Safety during the travel of the Villamor family to the place where they will spend their sabbatical leave.
•  The recently held Student Leaders’ Retreat last July 2-4 which was attended by 22 student leaders from Western Visayas IVCF Chapters.
•  The assurance that He will be with us for the next six months of service to Him even if there are only two of us here.
•  Opportunities to share the Gospel this month in the ISCF chapters in Mansilingan Christian Academy & Bacolod City High School.
•  The willingness of the Iloilo Leaders’ Council to work with Rachel and take initiative in planning and organizing events in Iloilo & Guimaras together with the graduates and students.
•  Successful year-starter evens in the different campus chapters in WVRU.

Pray for:
•  Wisdom and focus for Rachel as she heeds God’s direction for and takes the responsibilities in the region. Pray that in the overwhelming work she will see Jesus as her leader and shepherd – guiding her in the things she needs to do.
•  Meaningful learning experiences for Lanilyn, Rachel & Michelle as they work together for the region’s different needs. Pray that they will keep their Sabbath so they can work well.
•  More graduates to respond in giving and supporting the ministry here in prayer and finances.
•  The upcoming events in the region- there will be three area assemblies. The first is in Bacolod – July 17, next in Roxas – July 24 and the last in Iloilo – July 31. All these area assemblies will be attended by the staff. Pray that the organizing committees will be able to prepare well as well as promote the event. Pray, too, for the speakers and the participants.
•  The evangelistic events and meetings which will be done in ISCF chapters here in Bacolod. Pray that the Holy Spirit will touch the hearts of the high school students as they listen to the message of salvation.
•  The pioneering work in Iloilo National High School. Pray for Jake, Jaja and Earl who are our contact students and their classmates as they meet with Pebbles, ISCF counselor, for their small group and Bible studies. Pray that God will grant us favor and permit us to start ISCF work there.
•  Good working relationship among the staff team and the Graduate Team volunteers as we together work for the building of God’s kingdom among the student world. Pray for our GT’s who give their time and money for the ministry. Pray that God will bless them and make them a blessing still to others.

Southern Luzon Regional Unit

Regional Advisory Council:
•  Praise God for the new RAC officers: Kit Betia & Teddy Presnedi -Chairmen; Ruth Tiangco and Ptr.Ed Canubas -Vice Chair; Martin Martinez -Secretary; Jon Nazareno-Treasurer, Hannah Tallada-member
•  Pray for the next schedule of RAC meeting: Vision Casting and Planning
•  Pray for availability as they meet and see the needs for SLRU

Laguna:

I.  SVCF-UPLB
•  Thank God for the first general assembly for this sem.
•  SVCF-UPLB participated on some of the university activities. we placed 2nd at the amazing race and 3rd on the street painting.
•  Praise God for the new executive committee and committee heads.
•  Thank God for the Large group fellowship (every Thursday), cell group meetings, and daily prayer meeting.
•  ISCF committee has started planning for this semester.Inter-School Christian Fellowship Los Baños.  Continue and establish more the bible studies at Philippine High School for the Arts and Dayap National High School.  May the principals and teachers of the respective schools allow us to have bible studies with their school premises. Academics and proper time management of the SV students who commits at the ISCF.
To start ISCF bible studies at the following high schools which is in the vicinity of UPLB:  Maquiling School Inc., UP Rural High School, Los Baños National High School
•  Freshman treat will be on July 8. May this event be a venue for the freshmen to know about our Lord.
•  Knowledge and wisdom for the executive committee and commheads as they lead their respective committees.
•  Academic excellence and proper time management of the students
•  Fellowship among the members

Cavite:

II. Reaching Hands:

Prayer requests
1- Financial resources 4 our continuous activities.
2- Skolarshp program support 4 students.
3- Upcoming events ISCF Getog & SLRU.
4- Wisdom & strength of each Reaching Hands leadership
5- Pray for more ISCF counselors and GTs for Imus chapters

Praises
1- Successful retreats&camps last Jan-May:2x HNCS RETREATS, JTGM Leadershp, LIFELINE2K10.
2- Provisions 4d ministry of Reaching Hands-financial support 4 staff & counselors.
3- Committed members of Reaching Hands.
4- Continuous Scholarship program

III. Maragundon:

PUP-Kalasag Christian Fellowship
Praises:
•  Praise the Lord for Robert and Cesar who were the delegates for KC2010. Thank the Lord for the alumni’s heart to support and provide for the registration fees for KC 2010.
•  Praise God for the new school year, another opportunity for the students to shine for Christ in their campus.
•   Praise God for Malou Tigcal who had been faithful to follow up and help the students in KCF.

Prayer Concerns:
•  Pray for new grad team members for PUP -Maragundon. Pray for Malou Tigcal as she meet and talk with the graduates who may be available to volunteer for this new school year.
•  Pray for more graduates to be available to serve in the campuses
•  Pray that the students will manage their time for academic studies and IVCF fellowships.

IV. Batangas:
•  Praise the Lord for the work he has given to Common Ground. CG celebrated their 2nd Anniversary last July 3, 2010 held in GCF,Batangas.
•  Praise God for the growing and expandng work in Batangas area.
•  Pray for Jenny Bukas as she follow up, disciple and train the students, her health and God’s wisdom each day for her.
•  Pray for Jenny’s family for provision for the medical needs of her parents.
•  Pray for the students as they prepare for for their upcoming events.

V.  Mindoro:
•  Pray for Joshua Tallada and Hannah who were trained in KC. As the new semester starts that they will continue to lead the chapter fellowships.
•  Pray for opportunities to communicate the gospel to other students.
•  Pray for the college and ISCF work in Mindoro.
•  Pray for the GTs in Mindoro as they support the campus work.

• Minscat
-for regular Small Group meeting
- that the Lord will raise up New leaders
-pray that the members will find a common schedule to fellowship
-pray for regular devotions
-pray that Large Group meetings will have regular attendees, regularly meet and will have permission from the admin

• Divine Word College
-Leadership Group to have a regular time and place to meet
-Large Group meetings will attract other students to join
-Small Group will be formed and will have regular meeting, SG leaders will be faithful to meet weekly
-Evangelistic Group will be an avenue for students to hear the gospel
-spiritual growth of the members
-pray for the leaders (Josh,Hannah, Lady Ann) to be faithful in their walk with God, will have wisdom to manage their time for academic studies and IVCF fellowship

• St. Anthony
-To be able to schedule a regular fellowship

Northern Luzon Regional Unit

1. We praise God for Anthonette Agustin (Tonee), a graduating UP student, for responding to the challenge as Staff Intern in Northern Luzon Regional unit. Tonee is handling two pioneering campuses in Baguio, the University of Cordillera and Saint Louis University. Please pray for wisdom and strength as she embraces her other assignments as Staff Intern.
2. We thank God for opening an opportunity of ministry partnership with Lighthouse Christian Community Youth group in Urdaneta City, Pangasinan in reaching college and high school students in the said area. Please pray for strong partnership and may God lead this partnership, being responsive in His call. Please also pray for other local church partnerships in San Carlos, Pangasinan and Baguio City. May these commitments be used in reaching more students and training these students to be servant-leaders for Christ.
3. As June kicks off this year, so do IV Home student activities during Fridays. We conducted Evangelism Training/Workshop for two (2) Fridays (June 25 & July 2), Praise and Prayer Night, and opening the semester. Praise God for there were roughly 63 students who heard the Gospel!
4. Praise God for Pangasinan Student Planning last June 14 and Baguio Student Planning last June 16. Please pray for the student-leaders as they carry out what they had planned and that God continue to guide them.
5. Praise for Jericho Walk last June 30, six (6) students and the staff committed their whole morning to pray for Baguio campuses (SLU, UB, UC, PWU, and UPB) as well for our nation.
6. Please pray for more graduate volunteers who will be available for student meetings, especially for the pioneering campuses. We praise God for new graduates who expressed their willingness to help IVCF in reaching students.

Northern Mindanao Regional Unit

1. Praise the Lord for the successful Back-to School gatherings in Iligan and Cagayan de Oro. We thank the Lord for the speakers on these events: Ptr. Rhod Jarmin (spoke on Iligan’s Back-to- School Fellowship) last June 16, 2010 and Jerizza Requiroso (spoke at CDO’s back-to-school) last June 26, 2010. Continue to pray for more students to hear the Gospel through our large group fellowships. Pray for the student-leaders to have more passion to reach-out students in their campuses.
2. Praise God for the 9 future small groups in IIT campus chapter and other small groups in Xavier University, Bukidnon State Univ, Central Mindanao Univ. chapters. Pray for bold, committed and faithful leaders who will be leading these small groups; that God’s wisdom be always in them as they conduct Bible studies among new members. Pray also for open hearts and willingness to learn God’s word to the new small group members.
3. We are so thankful to the Lord for the opportunity of starting an ISCF chapter in Iligan City East Central High School. As of now, Princess Zyrlyn Mordeno (college ISCF counselor) is the one leading the group with 5 high school members. We are also blessed by how God worked in the lives of the high school student-leaders in Corpus Christi High School in CDO. Praise the Lord for the 35 high school students who attended their first large group meeting and 47 students who attended their induction of officers last July 6, 2010. Pray for the new set of officers of Young Disciples (Corpus Christi ISCF chapter). Pray for open heart of the principal of Iligan City East Central High School to allow ISCF to operate in this school and more available college ISCF counselors.
4. We thank the Lord for the new contact leaders in MSU- Marawi namely Samuel Jireh Gaurano (MSLC season 2 grad) and Johnny Boy Ebana (MSLC season 1 grad). Pray for provision and safety as we visit this pioneering chapter on July 26, 2010 for orientation and first meeting. Continue to pray for our pioneering campus chapter in Liceo de Cagayan Univ. and MUST chapter here in CDO; that the leaders will be able to start meeting their small groups in these campus chapters; boldness for them and more contact students.
5. Praise the Lord for the lives of our GTs and donors here in Northern Mindanao. Continue to pray for stable regional fund and financial blessings, faithfulness of our regular donors for the regional operation, IV home rentals and other expenses. Praise God for Ate Leah Genita who pledged to give for the rental of our IV center here in CDO. Pray that GT will be strengthened this year and more volunteers. We are so thankful for the new IV home in Malaybalay. Pray for Rose Bendula (student leader in BSU chapter) as she manage the new IV home. Pray also for provision for this campus chapter.

Southern Mindanao Regional Unit

•  Praise God for the student-leaders, staff and GT volunteers from all over Southern Mindanao who successfully completed this school year’s regional prayer and planning retreat last June 11-13 at the newly constructed IV home in Kabacan, North Cotabato.  Please pray that God will give them wisdom and zeal to execute their plans as well as sensitivity to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
•  Thank God for the newly elected executive committee of the coming October Ledearship and Discipleship Camp now being presided by Nico Arcenas.  Please pray that they will always rely on the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit as the meet, plan and pray together.
•  Thank God for the fruitful Regional Assembly last July 2-4 held in Camp Alano, Toril, Davao City.  Praise the Lord for Ptr. Elvin Mijares who expounded on Philippians 3 and Romans 12 that correlated with the theme “Bagong Ako, Bagong Simula.” The event on Saturday night was graced with a Banquet and Recognition Night during which some faithful GT volunteers, outgoing RAC members and staff workers were given due recognition for their faithful service in IVCF ministry.  Please pray for unity, faithfulness and prayerfulness for all family members of IVCF SMRU this school year and beyond.
•  Praise God for the dedicated service of Gideon Estrella, Estrella de la Cruz, Dr. Pres Engkong and Linda Narciso as outgoing members of SMRU Regional Advisory Council.  Pray that God will strengthen and bless them as they continue to support IVCF in other ways.  Please pray for the current RAC members: Ms. Mida Dalipe, Joy Aspacio, Junjun Hernani, Grace Alegre and Cheng Combatir as they will soon work together with the incoming members: Ptr. Dodong Arcenas, Rey Pasiliao, Mercy de la Cruz and Rod Buenconsejo.
•  Praise God for the sufficient financial blessings that SMRU had received last school year.  Please pray that God will mobilize more prayer supporters and donors this school year. To God be the glory!

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Praise God for our national and regional summer camps. God answered our prayers for meaningful opportunities to reach out to students and graduates with our evangelism, discipleship, mission, and leadership programs for these past 2 months. We thank God for the funds that we received for camp subsidy needs. Our graduates had generously given for these camps. We pray that the impact of these camps will further extend God’s kingdom in the country.

As we commence with new school year, journey with us through prayers along these praise and prayer bulletin. God bless us all.

in Christ,

Erickson M. Velardo
National Director
IVCF Philippines

Western Visayas Regional Unit

1. Praise God for a very fruitful summer. We were able to send 7 delegates to Kawayan Camp and 40 delegates to the National Leadership Discipleship Camp. Pray that the Lord will give them zeal and fervor as they fulfill the promises and vows made during the camp for Him. May these students remain faithful.
2. Praise God for Lanilyn Sagara, a KC 2007 graduate, a former student leader from PNU-Cadiz and our GT the past school year. She will enter full time staff work starting June. Pray for teachable heart and mind as she learns the what, how and why of staff work (you may want to include also the who, when and where ) Pray also for a smooth transition as she takes over some of the administrative work from Mizpah. Rachel will work closely with her.
3. Pray for Rachel as she oversees the Region starting July. Pray for wisdom and eye for details as she do this added responsibility for the next 6 months. Pray for safety as she travels all over the region during this time.
4. Pray for our campuses: in college we have USLS, WNU, PNU-Cadiz, UNO-R, CPU, WVSU, UPV, FCC, UI, USA, CAPSU and in highschool we have: BCNHS, NOHS, MCA, CPU-IS, INHS, FCC-HS. Pray that we will have a good jump start this school year. Pray for our GTs in these said campuses, that the Lord will give them sustained energy as they work side by side the staff. Pray for the exec com and student leaders as they go about the planning for this school year and pray that in accordance with God’s will, all plans will be materialized.
5. Pray for a meaningful and restful sabbatical leave for the Villamors (Eumir, Mizpah, Eurih and Mariz). Pray that it will indeed be a time spent in God’s refreshing presence.

Central & Eastern Visayas Regional Unit

1. Thank God for the students who were able to attend Kawayan Camp. Praise God for revealing Himself to them in a personal way, teaching them a lot of things and for giving them the opportunity to be trained as well.
2. Also, praise the LORD for the successful ISCF Sibol Camp last May 24-29, 2010. Thank God for the students, counselors, staff, speakers and donors who worked hand in hand in making the camp a success. Praise God as well for His provision in many ways.
3. Please pray for the planning of the students for school year 2010-2011. Pray for wisdom and guidance as they sit down together discuss and finalize their plans for this school year.
4. Please pray as well for our first RAC meeting on June 19, 2010 for this school year. Pray that all representatives from the different areas would be able to attend the said meeting. Pray too for financial provision.
5. Please pray for the staff team. Pray that we will continue to work as a team as we face together this school year with a joyful and a passionate heart to serve the Lord and our constituents.

Northern Luzon Regional Unit

1. We praise God for our very first Student Training Retreat last 28 to 30 May 2010 at Elizabeth Fantasy Resort, Baguio City. We thank God for our 2 speakers, 6 staff and counselors, and 14 delegates who attended; for financial provision. Please pray that the students will be able to live out what they have learned, especially when they go back to their campuses.
2. We thank God for protecting the IV Home and the IV Homers during the summer while the staff are away for the summer camps. We also thank God for His provisions such that we were able to pay our April and May rents in advance.
3. Please pray for financial provision. We thank God for providing for the needs of the region. Please pray that we will be able to manage His resources well.
4. Please pray for the planning as the new school year starts. Pray for guidance and unity as we plan and in implementing it.
5. We are praying for 2 associate staff workers, and new Grad Team volunteers. Please pray with us.
6. We are praying for one of our graduating students to join the staff team in the region this June. Please pray for God to lead and prepare her as she joins us.
7. Pray for Ara as she continues serving as full time staff in the region. Pray for good health, wisdom, strength and closer walk with God. Pray that God will enable her as she faces bigger tasks this coming school year.
8. We thank God for Zyla for serving as staff in the region for 2 years. Please pray for guidance as she moves on to other ministries.
9. Most of all, please pray for our students that they will be excited for the new school year, and that they will be witnesses in their campuses.

Missions Department

1. Praise God for the success of the Missions Camp last May 13-17,2010. A number expressed serving God seriously where they are. We thank God for our donors for the subsidy and scholarship needs. MC Director: Billy Goco, Jr.
2. Praise God for potential new members for Missions Team and those who signify their interest to start MT in their regions.
3. Praise God for sustaining the OS Trekkers during the Operation Samaria with its theme: Taos Pusong Paglilimgkod in Puerto Galera amongs the Iraya Manyan Tribe in Sitio Sipit & Sitio Ambang. Thankful for God’s provision for subsidy needed. OS Director: Paul Filomeno.

*Southern Luzon Regional Unit:

1. Praise the Lord for the recent Lifeline 2 in Nasugbo, Batangas. Camp passage was taken from 2 Peter 1:3-11. There were 27 participants. Camp Director: Ninna Juan.

Pioneering Movements

Cambodia

• We do thank to God for Evangelistic Student Camp in last May. God had blessed this camp so wonderfully. There were 16 participants who would like to join the small group as their response to God’s word, students’ testimonies and all the camp programs. May God help the student leaders to follow up them by leading and discipling them in small groups.
• Praise God that three more students from the Mittrepheap (Friendship) Student Center (Siem Reap Chapter) indicated that they wanted Jesus Christ in their lives! Pray that God will open their hearts to Himself and fill them with a hunger to know Him better. Pray they will get plugged into a church and grow strong in their faith in Christ. Praise God for His blessings on the student fellowship every other Saturday – students are now taking initiative and helping lead the studies. Pray He will raise many of them up to become godly leaders and agents of change in Cambodia for God’s glory!
• We praise God for the short-term FES Singapore team who ministered to the students May 13th – June 3th in both Chapter PP and SR. Pray that the seeds sown will continue to bear fruit.
• Please pray for small group leaders, particularly the new ones in preparing and leading their small groups. May God gives them strong burden and plentiful love to disciple their small group members. Also for new students (non-believers) who join the small group after the camp. May God give them strong desire to know him more and grace to believe and trust Him as their true and living God.
• Please pray for Dorina and Rebecca as they join the other ministry team in Neak Leuang. We thank to God for their time in serving the students until the end of July in Phnom Penh. Pray for a good transition for them and also adjusting with the new team, place and situation as well. Also pray for our need of female student workers after they left.
• This summer FES Cambodia in Phnom Penh plans to have an annual student committee for the first time. Student Leaders are praying to seek God’s will and guidance who are the right persons the take that positions. Please pray that God will show us his will and all student leaders could have one heart and voice to decide this.

Mongolia – FCS

• We praise that we had the English camp with Singapore FES team very well from June 15 to 27. By this camp we shared the Gospel with many new students, among them some accepted Jesus as their Savior, and decided to continue to join our student movement. We thank God for giving the opportunity to proclaim the Gospel to students in Mongolia.
• During July 20 to 26, we thank God that we could go to countryside to proclaim the Gospel with Korean IVF, and came back safely. During this outreach, we could understand how important to share the Good News, and have the heart that God really loves all people in Mongolia. So, we would like to thank for what God has done for us.
• Thank God for providing us with our financial needs on July. We haven’t raised supports enough, so we couldn’t get 100% for last 8 months. We really thank God for His provision.
• Now all staffs are about to take a break for two weeks. Pray for good rests, and getting strengths in every aspect such as spirituality, health, and emotions. So they could serve others with strength and power later on.
• Pray for LTC and MTC held in the end of this August. By these trainings, our students could grow in spirit and wisdom. And in this training all staffs who are to give lectures could be prepared well.
• Pray for staff’s financial supports. Raising supports is still our burdens even though we have done the best to raise supports. Please pray for more supporters who will have partnership with us. And also for our staffs to pray for his provision.

East Asia Regional Team

Praise:

• Praise God that two member movements appointed their general secretaries recently; KGK Japan appointed Mr. Yamazaki Ryuichi, who has served as acting GS from April 2009 to March 2010. FES Hong Kong also appointed Ms Maureen Tang, who has served as associate GS for the last few years since the former GS stepped down, will commence her role as GS from July 2010. Please pray for Mr. Yamazaki and Ms Tang for the Lord to bless their leadership as they take daunting task to serve respective movements.
• Mr. Shin (IFES Genereal Secretary) is grateful to God that he could visit Hong Kong in order to prepare EAGC 2010 with host committee members of Hong Kong GCS and Macao GCF in May. As EAGC is coming near, the host committee gets busy to prepare the conference with many items and issues. It is wonderful that 180 graduates from many countries already registered, which is unusual comparing to previous EAGG where graduates used to register at the last moment due to their uncertain vacation plan. We expect more graduates will register from Hong Kong and Macao.
• Mr. Shin visited FCS Mongolia during mid-May where he met board members and staff team in order to discuss on succession plan of GS. Mr Shai, the first local general secretary, decided to step down at the end of June 2010 because he has strongly felt God’s call to go to marketplace, which is new concept but very important to Mongolian Christians. The national board accepted his resignation and appointed Mr Munkuu as acting GS for one year hoping to appoint GS by June 2011. Shin could take part in discussing how to build local leadership among student leaders, graduates and staff in the context where Christianity has short history and does not have good role models.

Please pray for:

• Please pray for Shin as he plans to attend an annual SLT (Senior Leadership Team of IFES) meeting and SLT/IEC (International Executive Committee) joint meeting during June 3-10 in Edinburgh and Aberdeen, UK. SLT members will spend time to have fellowship with one another and to discuss on ministry focusing on follow up of Living Stones implementation plan. Pray for Shin’s safe journey and time of mutual encouragement during the meeting.
• Pray for Shin when he visits Taiwan to attend 11th Youth Mission Conference of CEF during July 11-17. Sixteen hundred students are expected to attend with the theme “A Kingdom without Borders, a Life without Limits.” Shin will share on his personal life journey during a plenary session and lead workshops on the importance of student ministry.
• Do continue to pray for EAGC as it is held in less than two months. Remember host committee members and volunteers for their preparation with their limited time. Pray for participants from overseas for their safe journey to Hong Kong, good weather during the conference, and their involvement and challenge during the conference. Pray also for plenary and workshop speakers to interact with participants.
• The region is recruiting a new PA to Shin because Inhwan Oh is expected to return to Korea in mid-August in order to finish his national service. Please pray that God provide a new PA who can work with servant heart at least one year based in Malaysia.

“Don’t bargain with God. Be direct. Ask for what you need. This isn’t a cat-and-mouse, hide-and-seek game we’re in. If your child asks for bread, do you trick him with sawdust? If he asks for fish, do you scare him with a live snake on his plate? As bad as you are, you wouldn’t think of such a thing. You’re at least decent to your own children. So don’t you think the God who conceived you in love will be even better?”

That is Matthew 7:7-11 as translated by Eugene Peterson in The Message Bible. Please use this IVCF Prayer Bulletin again as your guide in asking God for the needs of our ministries. It was God who conceived IVCF in love, and it is He who will give us answers to our prayer requests. What great assurance that our Father in Heaven is ready to respond to the prayers of His children.

God is in charge! He can do anything He wants. He is ablaze in beauty.

in Christ,

Erickson M. Velardo
National Director
IVCF Philippines

Western Visayas Regional Unit

1. Pray for our KC Delegates: Karey Lois Charisse Valencia (WNU), Charlene Teomale (PNU), Rene Villamor Jr (USLS), Asher Jireh Arcolas (CPU), Josiah David Quimpo (CPU), Keziah Faith Barocca (CPU), Domar Guantia (WVSU).  Pray that they will be able to finish their academic requirements before KC starts. Pray too for financial provision as they do work-for-a-cause and other fund raising efforts.  Pray also for parent’s permission for them to attend the camp. May the Lord prepare their hearts, bodies and minds as they will encounter Him in the camp and prepares them for a greater task after KC.

2. Pray for our Delegates to the ISCF-National Camp. As of now we have 7 delegates from Good Shepherd’s Fold Academy and 4 coming from one local church. We are targetting to send 30 delegates.  Pray that other campus chapters will be able to send delegates.  Pray for partner churches who will also send their highschoolers to be trained in this camp.

3.  Praise God for a meaningful school year that has ended.  We give praise to Him for our faithful GT and Advisers here in the Region who walked side by side with us in doing God’s work amongst the students.

Ephraim Estacion
Lyodelia Estacion
Lanilyn Sagara
Jestine Nicole Julom
Romela Grace Bernadas
Ebony Cayabyab
Donna Altea
Dorothy Altea
Gracelee Ann Arellano
Maricel Condes
Ruchelle Kay Pototanon
Faith Arondain
Mara Fos
James Peter Trasporto
Charity Escobin
Ma. Lydia Callano
Gilma Tayo
Adino Delgado Jr.
Joshua Zonita

4.  The Lord opened new door for ministry in ISCF.  Pray that the Lord will anoint this plan and that it will push through.  Pray for the people who committed to partner with us, may we be of one heart and mind as to the details of this endeavor.  Pray, too, that we will be able to sustain this work, since sustaining it is where the challenge lies.

5.  Pray for the Staff Team as they will go through challenging times ahead. Western Visayas is the host for two National Camp, the Kawayan Camp and IS-National Camp. Pray for wisdom as we continue to study for our teaching assignments in this camps (Eumir will speak on Campus Management in KC and Thinking C in IS-NC; Mizpah will team teach with Eumir in Campus Management and will speak on Christian Leadership in IS-NC; Rachel will speak on Missions in IS-NC) Pray also as we do our task in the committees assigned to us (Eumir is the CI Coordinator in KC and Recre ation in IS-NC; Mizpah is the treasurer for both KC & IS-NC; Rachel is the Curriculum Director with Lala Pla in KC and Photographer in IS-NC; Mitch is the Kitchen Supervisor in KC).

Central & Eastern Visayas Regional Unit

Praise the LORD for the successful and productive Staff & GT evaluation and planning retreat last March 21-23, 2010. Thank the Lord for the wisdom and for financial provision.

2. Praise and thank the Lord for sustaining the region financially throughout the school year. Thank GOD as well for those who have supported the regional movement in many ways.

Please pray for the CEV KC 2010 delegates. Pray for their preparations, parental permission and financial provision.

Pray too for the ISCF Evangelistic Camp preparations. Please pray for the camp exec, counselors and delegates. Pray for strength and wisdom as the camp staff and exec continue to prepare for this camp. Pray too for financial provision for the students who are planning to attend.

5. Please pray for the staff as they are preparing for their respective camp assignments this summer. Pray for strength and joy as they serve the LORD and minister to the students in the different camps.

Bicol Regional Unit

1. May the Lord bless us with good health, abundant provision and strength as we travel and do our responsibilities at Kawayan Camp. May we have a blessed time in our journey with students, counselors and fellow staff at KC.

2. Provision and Parents permit for all KC delegates.

3. Praises and thanksgiving to God  for our donors and sponsors who continue to support in our ministry specially for this Kawayan Camp.

4. Please pray for guidance and protection to our family members who remain at home while we’re away during the Kawayan Camp.

Northern Mindanao Regional Unit

1. Praise the Lord for the weekend camp in Bukidnon last Feb. 26-28, 2010;the Lord worked mightily in the lives of 13 students who attended. We thank the Lord for the life of Kuya Sam Hebra who served as our expositor. Continue to pray for more GT volunteers and donors for the campuses in Bukidnon- Central Mindanao Univ., Bukidnon State University, and AMA. Pray that the Lord will raise committed student leaders in these campus chapters.

2. We thank the Lord for the successful YD Retreat last March 5-7, 2010; for the provision of the needs of this retreat and for bringing 35 high school students to participate this activity. Praise God for the victory He has given to the 6 YD members who got honors during their graduation. In fact, the class valedictorian is a YD and he won as champion in the National Science Competition held at Tagaytay with Ate Donna Mijares as his coach. Pray for committed leaders who will take the lead for the next batch of young disciples in Corpus Christi. Pray also that the Lord will open opportunities to start another ISCF chapter in Iligan and CDO. We are considering Misamis Oriental General Comprehensive High School. Pray that the principal will allow us to start a group in this campus next school year, and also ISCF counselors and volunteers who will help me pioneer this campus chapter.

3. We were so blessed with Ate Elsie’s visit here last March 8-15. We visited  Iligan IV Home and we had sharing and prayer time with her. We also conducted a “Managing Transition” seminar among graduating students from high school and college. We are also refreshed through our Graduates retreat at Mapawa Nature Park last March 13, 2010. Praise the Lord for the opportunities that He has given us to be refreshed and renewed by His Word. We thank the Lord for blessing of Mijares’ family who opens their home for us. Please pray for the Leadership of the students in 5 campus chapters here in NM, leadership of the grads in IVPM. Include in your prayers the formalization of membership of the grads and that God will raise up new set of IVPM officers and reformation of RAC.

4. Indeed, the Lord is faithful to us for giving donors and supporters for the IV Center rental payments. Please pray for provision for materials and equipments needed for the IV home, like chairs, computer, and guitar. We also desire for a bigger IV home in iIigan and an IV home here in CDO. Pray that we will find a new house that is affordable and big enough for the occupants and fellowships and should be very affordable.

5. Summer camps are fast approaching. We have 4 delegates for KC namely Jay Mark Alambatin, Kathleen Quette Eduave, Rose Bendula, Almer Susmiran. Pray for provision for their registration fees and fare, wisdom and readiness of heart. Pray also for our Mindanao Student leadership camp on May 21-31, 2010. Pray for wisdom for the counselors, staff and speakers, that the Lord will help us in our preparation for this camp.

Northern Luzon Regional Unit

We will be having a Student Leader’s Training Retreat on March 28 to 30, 2010. Pray for our preparations and provisions. Pray for the counselors, and speakers. Pray for the students who will be joining. Most of all, pray that it will not only train the students but may the students be mobilized to be campus missionaries as well.

We praise God for His abundant blessings. Let us continue praying for God’s provision. Pray for good stewardship of God’s resources.

We will be having our Kawayan Camp this April 7 to May 5, 2010 at Camp Humayan, Bago City, Negros Occidental. Pray for provision, parental consent, and willingness to learn for the delegates. Pray for the staff and counselors. Ara is assigned as Special Events Coordinator, and Zyla as Small Group and Sessions Coordinator.

We praise God for His provisions, and for sustaining our IV Home. Pray with us as we negotiate with the owners to keep the house rent at PhP 15,000.00. At the same time, let us continue praying for our own IV Home.

Currently there is no staff nor GTs in Pangasinan. The work is currently maintained by the student leaders. Let us pray for revival, and for new staff, Gts, and student leaders. Most of all pray for encouragement to the current leaders.

Let us continue praying for new staff in NL who will work with Ara. At the same time, let us pray for more GTs, and more student leaders. Pray for Ara – for wisdom, strength, encouragement and faithfulness as she continue serving as staff. Zyla will be moving on to other ministries, pray for God’s wisdom and guidance.

Pray for the planning of the staff for the next school year with the student leaders. Pray for wisdom and discernment. Pray for students, staff and graduates to be passionate in building God’s Kingdom wherever they are.

“If you knew the generosity of God and who I am,
you would be asking me for a drink,
and I would give you fresh, living water.”
– Jesus Christ from John 4:10

We know that our God is generous.  Jesus taught in Matthew 7:11 that our Father in heaven is very willing to “give good gifts to those who ask him!” And we know who Jesus Christ is. He is the Son of God who willingly gave His life for us. If we truly believe these truths, then we should be more confident to pray to God through Jesus Christ.  As an exercise of faith, let me invite you now to pray for IVCF Philippines.  Intercede for us again. Join us in praying for this month’s ministry concerns.  Jesus is waiting to hear our requests and He is ready to answer our prayers, as He is always ready to give us fresh, living water.

in Christ,

Erickson M. Velardo
National Director
IVCF Philippines

Central & Eastern Visayas Regional Unit

1. Thank the LORD for the successful students’ commando evangelism last Feb 20, 2010 in Cebu Technological University. Praise the LORD for the students who came to know CHRIST through this activity.
2. Praise the Lord for the successful RAC meeting last February 27, 2010. Thank GOD for His provision in many ways.
3. Please pray for the staff & GT retreat evaluation and planning on March 20-23, 2010. Pray for GOD’s provision, protection and wisdom as we rest, enjoy and evaluate the plans and activities we have had this school year.
4. Please pray for the students who are considering attending the Kawayan Camp 2010. Pray for their preparations, financial provision and parental permission.
5. Please pray for our ISCF Evangelistic Camp which will be on May 24-29, 2010. Please pray for the preparation of the camp staff and exec.

Southern Mindanao regional unit

1. Glory to God for the success of the first half of the IV Home project in Kabacan, North Cotabato.  The four new bedrooms are now occupied by students who actively support IVCF ministry.  As of now, our students in Kabacan are meeting in a temporary shelter. Please pray for a minimum of P200,000 donation for the creation of the new fellowship centre which is the second half of the said project.
2. Praise God that the ISCF ministry in Midsayap, North Cotabato is now flourishing in four high schools in Kimagango, SCC, Dilangalen and  Baliki. Please pray for wisdom, strength and patience for Michael Marcelo and April Joy Trance who both double as IVCF student leaders at SCC and ISCF pioneers in Midsayap.
3. Thank God for the commitment of our Regional Advisory Council, not only through their bi-monthly meetings but through their wholehearted support to the student and graduate ministry in many ways.  Please pray for unity and divine guidance for all our RAC members: Mr. Gideon Estrella, chairman; Ms. Estrella de la Cruz, vice chairman; Ptr. Ruben Hernani Jr., treasurer; Ms. Joy Aspacio, secretary; Ms. Grace Alegre, auditor; Ms. Reomida Dalipe, Dr. Pres Engkong, Ms. Cheryl Combatir and Ms. Linda Narciso, members.
4. Praise God for the continuing fellowship of students from 6 colleges in Davao City headed by the Davao City Leaders’ Council every Thursday evening at the Davao IV Home.  Pray for focus, concrete plans and upright actions for these current months and the next school year.  Thank God for the formation of young grads fellowship at Davao IV Home every Tuesday evening.  Ask God to inspire these new grads to help each other grow in the Lord.
5. Please pray for five college students and five high school students to attend KC and the ISCF National Leadership Camp.  Pray for at least two delegates per college chapter to attend the Mindanao Student Leadership Camp.  Pray for all these camps listed on the right that God will impact the lives of all who will attend, speak, serve and support.
6. Please pray for Ramon Tecson as he makes the Bible Study workshop guide for Kawayan Camp.  Pray also for Jenny Tecson as she makes the Kawayan Camp Quiet Time guide.

Northern Luzon Regional Unit

1. Praise God for His provisions; for our Donors who faithfully give for the work in the region. One of our major donors is looking for a new work, please pray for God’s guidance and an open door of opportunity for work. Pray too for protection and blessings for one of our major donors who will be celebrating his birthday this March 6.
2. Praise God for our student leaders. Please pray for the students that we will send for Kawayan Camp. Pray for parent’s permit, financial provision and most of a readiness to learn at KC.
3. Praise God for our 3 Bible Study Workshops last Jan. 29, Feb. 5 and 19. Pray for the students to be challenged and find joy in studying God’s word individually and as a group.
4. Praise God for our Heart’s Fellowship last Feb. 12 at Midcity Church. It is a joint activity with the said church. Pray for strong partnership not only with Midcity Church but with other Churches as well i.e. Bread From Heaven, Touch Christian Fellowship, Baguio Chinese Baptist Church etc.
5. We will be having our Regional Assembly with the Theme “We’re All in this Together” from Nehemiah this March 6, 2009. Pray for good attendance of graduates and students. Pray for the preparations; for Ptr. Mario Bildan who will share God’s Word; for Kuya Sol Gamo, who will give a challenge in giving; and for the staff who will give the ministry and financial report, and annual plan. Most of all, may it be a time of fellowship and worship as one body.
6. We are in need of NEW STAFF and GTs. Please pray with us. May our good Lord raise new staff who will work alongside Ara for the coming next school year.
7. Pray for Ara and Zyla, as they prepare for Kawayan Camp. Ara is assigned as Special Events Coordinator, and Zyla as Small Group and Sessions Coordinator.
8. Praise God for the opportunity to conduct a series of Classroom Evangelisms last Feb. 15 to 17 at Benguet State University. Thank God for Ate Flor David (SVCF Alumni) who opened her campus, and for the students and graduates from UB and UP who participated. Pray that the seed of the Gospel will grow in the hearts of those who heard it.

ISCF department

ISCF National Coordinator:

1. Please pray for all the ISCF chapters as they find ways to channel their graduating students to IVCF chapters.
2. Please pray for the preparations of the ISCF National Camp on May 16-22 in Humayan Camp, Bago City, Negros Occidental.
   • for the students who will be attending – readiness of heart, financial provisions and parents’ permission.
   • for the staff as they balance their work in other camps.
   • for the P190,000 needed for the ISCF National Camp.
3. Please pray for Di  Fernandez as she oversees the preparations for the ISCF National Camp. Pray for her preparations, too, for the Bible expositions she will be giving at the IVCF-CEV Sibol Camp (an evangelistic camp for high schoolers) in Cebu on May 25-29.

Bicol Regional Unit

1. Praise God for 9 ISCF in USANT and 30 college students from different IVCF chapters in Rinconada who pledged to lead sexually pure lives and committed to abstain from pre-marital sex after undergoing True Love Waits seminar.   We pray that they will hold true to their pledges and will influence other youths to do the same.
2. Praise God for Ate Elsie Calalang’s  fruitful visit to Bicol Region, she visit Rinconada  Area Naga City and Legaspi City.  She also conducted Spiritual Retreat to our graduates and couples.  We are all blessed and encouraged by her presence, example and ministry among students and graduates.
3. Please pray for  parental permission and provision for our prospective KC 2010 delegate and their preparation for their camp requirements.
4. Please pray for incoming evangelistic concert this March 9, 2010 at Bicol University Arcilla hall Daraga campus.

International fellowship of evangelical students in Europe

• Europe has a long history of sending missionaries to all nations, but is increasingly recognised as an important and needy mission field in its own right. Join us in praising God for the IFES InterAction teams who support IFES movements throughout Europe.
• InterAction workers face interesting challenges. Some are sent to countries where they do not know the language. Ana, in Siena, Italy, has not let that stop her. She writes about her Italian classes, ‘I can see how it is important to be in that place and not only to be learning a language to talk with the students, but also to be given the amazing opportunity by God to speak about the gospel.
• Sara in Paris, France reports that she and two others have faced the snow, hail, wind and rain to set up a bookstall outside the university. Their mission is to talk with students passing by who are either deeply engrossed in their iPods or rushing to a class. Facing the cold weather and cold shoulders isn’t easy but it’s worth doing, especially when they meet students like D, who now comes to nearly every Bible study that the GBU (the IFES movement in France) runs.
• Other Interaction workers describe similar joys in the face of trials. Claudia in Berlin, Germany is sometimes disappointed that more people don’t come to events, but then receives emails such as the following: ‘I am so happy now, because I am sure that God does everything for the best. I am so glad that I have a new family here.’ Somebody else wrote: ‘At the moment I am reading the book that you gave me I’d like to discuss it with you when I come back to Berlin!’
• Please pray for InterAction workers across Europe, that God will encourage them, sustain them in their ministry and give them times of refreshment.
• Give thanks with us for the students whose lives are being touched by the gospel as they meet with InterAction workers and attend events. Pray for student leaders as together with staff they seek to demonstrate a love that is contagious and draws others to the God who is the source of all love.

Dear IVCF Prayer Partners,

What an honor for IVCF Philippines to be prayed for by our IFES family worldwide.  Immediately after sending our National Conference 2009 report, they made IVCF Philippines the prayer focus of the week.  Checkout the IFES website (http://www.ifesworld.org/home/) under recent news. Our global brethren had praised God for our movement, as well as prayed that we continue to our ministries for the glory of God.  This prayer partnership connects to our brothers and sisters from nations.  It unites us in our dependence on God as we obey His holy calling.

This should challenge us more.  May we, members of IVCF Philippines, continue to pray for our movement more.  As we pray for our movement, God will reveal His will to us all.  We increase our anticipation for how God would answer our prayers.  So please use this month’s prayer bulletin, share it to others, distribute it to others.  In doing so we affirm that it is God who will continue to work in and through us, and trust Him for guidance and provisions for all that we plan to do to reach out to our students and graduates for the fulfillment of Christ’s Great Commission.

in Christ,

Erickson M. Velardo
National Director
IVCF Philippines

Southern Mindanao  Regional Unit

1. Thank God for the excitement of our students to attend the MSLC on the latter part of May 2010.  Most of our students will take summer classes.  Please pray for the plans, program, provisions, preparations, speakers, counselors and campers.  May God be honored through this leadership training camp.
2. Southern Mindanao high school students from local churches and ISCFers from different campuses are looking forward to the ISCF Summer Camp 2010.  Thank God for our graduates and college students who give their time, talents, creative juices and money to bless the high schoolers.  Please pray for God’s guidance in their preparations.
3. Please pray for Ramon and Jenny Tecson as they prepare the Bible Study Workshop Guide and Quiet Time Guide for Kawayan Camp 2010, on top of their campus and provincial visits.  Please pray for discipline to sit down and write, and for God’s wisdom and guidance.
4. Thank God for our faithful prayer and financial supporters in Southern Mindanao IVCF.  Pray that they will not be weary in well doing.  Pray that God will bless their families, career and ministries.
5. Ramon and Jenny Tecson and Jasher Gasataya will continue to serve as staff in 2010-2011.  Darby Aspacio is still on indefinite leave.  Pray to the Lord of the Harvest to raise up laborers for His harvest in Southern Mindanao.  Pray for ISCF counselors, student leaders, GT members and additional  staff workers.

ISCF Department

ISCF National Coordinator:

1. Please pray for the ISCF National Camp to be held in Cebu this May. Pray for Di Fernandez, the Exec Comm and ISCF Team in the host region, IVCF-Central & Eastern Visayas as they prepare for the camp. Pray for wisdom, human and financial resources and good coordination. Pray especially for God to raise up ISCFers who will participate in this camp so that they can be the catalysts of change in their campuses next year.
2. Pray for Di Fernandez as she collaborates with ISCF Reaching Hands and other ISCF groups in strengthening the high school ministry of IVCF.

Missions Department

1. The follow up planning and preparation for the Missions Camp on Feb. 6.
2. Pray for the Execom members:  for their commitment and availability for meetings, permission from work, wisdom to decide and eye for details, and creativity.
3. Prepare the students and graduates who will join the MC and be able to reach the target number of delegates.
4. Pray for the Operation Samaria preparation and planning. For the Execom with the MAP workers and vlounteers. Paul Felomino is the Over-all Director. (a missions campo grad, currently a medical student in PLM)
5. Pray for the OS site in Sitio Sipit, Brgy. Villa Flor, Puerto Gallera amongst the Iraya Mangyan Tribe. Pray for availability of medical doctors and nurses who will be invited to join OS.

Central & Eastern Visayas Regional Unit

1. Thank the LORD for the CEV students and graduates who were able to attend the National Conference last December 2009. Thank GOD for HIS provision in many ways.
2. Praise the Lord for the successful joint large group fellowship of the Cebu IVCF students and graduates last February 1, 2010. Thank the Lord for the presence of Reylynne de la Paz who shared on the topic “Your Vote Counts”.
3. Please pray for the Cebu students Commando Evangelism activity on February 20, 2010. Pray for wisdom, guidance and boldness in sharing the GOSPEL to students in the different campuses.
4. Please pray for the Regional Advisory Council Meeting on February 27, 2010.Pray for guidance and wisdom as we discuss matters in relation to the movement here in CEV.
5. Pray for the staff & GT retreat and evaluation on March 20-23, 2010. Pray for GOD’s provision, protection and wisdom as we rest, enjoy and evaluate the plans and activities we have had this school year.

Western Visayas Regional Unit

1. Praise God for the initiatives of our student leaders and Graduate Teams.  They had continued on faithfully in doing the ministry even in the absence of the staff, when the staff where in the National Conference in December and Staff Conference in January.
2. Praise God for His provision.  We were able to pay for the real property tax and other bills of       our IVHomes in the Region.  Praise God for Andre who generously gives towards this need.
3. 3.  Pray for the staff as they plan for the Seniors Retreat of PNU-Cadiz and of the other campus     chapters in the region.  Pray also for safety as we travel to the different areas in the     Region.
4. Pray for our student leaders & GTs who will plan and finalize things needed for the ISCF Summer Camp in May.  Pray for wisdom and guidance in making decisions and other matters related to the camp.  Pray for Paul Magbanua, student leader from PNU-Cadiz, who will head the camp as the over-all director.
5. Continue to pray for more regular monthly donors who will give towards the Regional Fund especially in Panay Area.  Pray for more graduates and even students will support the ministry through giving financially.

Caraga  Regional Unit

1. At last, the ministry had purchased a laptop. Praise the Lord for donors. Please pray for good stewardship, more blessing to the donors.
2. Praise the Lord for the active and supportive graduates. Last February 2, 2010, they had a great time with one another as they had a reunion at IV-home Bunawan. It is so encouraging to hear wonderful stories of their journey both in life and ministry.
3. Mindanao staff and MSLC 2010 Execom has set a meeting this coming February 12, 2010 at Bunawan, Agusan del Sur  for camp planning. Staff:  K.Ramon, Te Jenny, Madel, Jonah and Edcyl, Execom: Frannie John, Princess, Eliazar, John, andy, Hannah and Fenny. Please pray for wisdom, guidance, provison and strength as they might plan for overnight. Also pray for protection and safety as everyone will be traveling from three (3) different regions.
4. We will be having a GT training and graduates retreat this March 1-3, 2010. Please pray for the speakers, venue, participants  and retreat subsidy. Also pray for the preparation as well.

Northern Mindanao Regional Unit

1. Praise God for the start of the small groups in each campus (in Liceo de Cagayan, Xavier Univ.) We thank the Lord for the opportunity He has given for us to start the Bible study at the Bahay Alumni (Boys Dorm in MSU-IIT in Iligan). Please pray that the Lord will raise up leaders  in  pioneering campuses like Cagayan de Oro College and Liceo de Cagayan. Pray also  that the new student members  will have eagerness and thirst for the Word, wisdom and strong commitment though some of them are busy in school,  for the student leaders in Iligan, Cagayan de Oro, and Bukidnon.
2. Praise the Lord for the commitments of the graduates in the region. Praise the Lord for the opportunity to visit the graduates in Bukidnon last Jan. 30, 2010. Pray for Ate Beth Kuizon, Melody Ravelo and the rest of the grads in Bukidnon as they continue to support the Bukidnon State Univ.  chapter and Central Mindanao Univ. chapter. Pray for financial provision for their weekend camp this coming Feb. 26-28, 2010. Pray also for the working of the Holy Spirit in each of the students who will be attending this evangelistic camp.
3. We thank the Lord for providing graduates who are committed to support for IV Center and IV Home rentals and materials. Please pray for materials needed- guitar, digital camera and beddings and chairs for IV Home in Iligan. We are praying also for computer that will be used for the region. God will provide!
4. Pray for the finalization of our IVPM- constitution and By-Laws here in CDO. Pray for unity and reconciliation of some graduates. Pray for teamwork, and guidance and wisdom of the Lord as we take the direction that He has prepared for us. Pray that God will raise committed grads who will lead IVPM- CDO.
5. Continue to pray for the work in Zamboanga Sibugay. Pray for provision for the fare of our GT- Andy Rojo, as he goes back to Zamboanga. We really need support for this started work in local chapter. Andy needs monthly support for his food and lodging there in Zamboanga. Currently, he is still in Caraga region since he went home last December because of lack of funds.
6. Pray for Young Disciples- ISCF chapter in Corpus Christi in CDO. Wisdom and provision as they prepare and plan for their high school retreat this coming  March 6-7, 2010. Pray for strength and wisdom for Ate Donna Mijares, as she serves as our ISCF adviser.

Metro Manila Regional Unit

Praises:

1. We are blessed to have our students and graduates in the National Conference. We are grateful for generous people who sponsored our students. Shebel, Rein, Raff and Rhoda experienced God’s comfort and strength as we stretched ourselves last conference; emptied yet refilled with God’s overwhelming presence to every sessions and fellowships from different regions.
2. We started the year with the Staff Conference in Tagaytay. It was refreshing and reinvigorating. We had a great time exploring the daring rides in Enchanted Kingdom!  It was also a time of organizing ourselves, planning for summer and the coming school year.
3. We were able to get back with our campuses with zeal  after a long vacation and rest. We thanked God for keeping us safe and sound.
4. Praise God for the DOP last Friday (Jan 29) @ Cosmpolitan Church. Over 25 students from Adamson,PCU, PLM, Mapua,UPM, UST, PNU, including for KC2K6 grads attended the event.

Prayers:

1. Continue to pray for the parents of Shebel who are recuperating from an operation due to vehicular accident. May this be an opportunity for them to experience God’s healing and grace and allow Jesus  Christ to lord over their life; Strength for Shebel and his brother as they attend to the needs of their parents; may the Barangay and DSWD grant them necessary papers for them to be qualified in PCSO support. Pray too for their daily needs.
2. Pray for us field staff, as we give extra effort  in preparing for the summer camps at the same overseeing the needs of our campuses. May we not be consumed by the grand happenings this coming summer but focus too on the urgents and priorities. Pray for Raff as he directs the Sibol camp, Shebel as she over-sees the National Leaders Camp for high schoolers  while Rein and Rhoda are in charge for preparations for Kawayan Camp and Operation Samaria.
3. Pray for the 1st anniversary of the place where GTCF ( UST Chapter), they will celebrate it on Feb 16 with CCC students.  May the Word of God spread throughout the campus.
4. May God bless our February activities, our dedicated student leaders, hard working volunteers and our supportive donors and alumni.

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A Blessed Christmas Greeting to you. One way to start celebrating Christmas is through prayer and intercession. Not only to pray to God for our personal Christmas gifts and wishes, but more importantly to focus our attention on the reason for this season. The Lord Jesus Christ came to earth and paved way for us to be reconciled to God. Now we who are His children can intimately have personal conversations as we spend time in prayer. To be prayed for is a wonderful gift to IVCF. Once again, I invite you to add to your Christmas list, I mean prayer list, IVCF’s praises and concerns. I have recently emailed our IVCF constituents about the needs of our coming National Conference. Please include the following items in this new Prayer Bulletin.

Thank you for your prayer support.
Blessed be the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!

in Christ,

Erickson M. Velardo
National Director
IVCF Philippines

Northern Luzon Regional Unit

1. Praise God for our Sem-starter/Praise and Prayer Night last November 14, wherein we prayed for IFES and its different regions, sang IV songs, and enjoyed our International Costumes.
2. Praise God for the start of the semester. Some campuses already started their weekly meetings. Please pray that our meetings will beconsistent, and the members will be faithful in attending. Pray also for the start of Bible Studies or Small Groups in some campuses.
3. Praise God for our IV Day Celebration last November 28 at Camp John Hay with the theme “Caring and Appreciating God’s Works.” Please pray for our preparations for our Christmas Party on December 12.
4. Praise God for the fellowship with friends from Scripture Union last Nov. 27 and 29 wherein they shared about the importance of reading God’s Word and having our own Quiet Time. We thank God too for the partnership of the Midcity Church.
5. Please pray for more student leaders, Graduate Team volunteers and staff, especially GTs or staff in Pangasinan.

Central and Eastern Visayas Regional Unit

1. Praise the Lord for the successful IV-Day celebration in the different areas of the region. Praise God for people who attended the celebration and for providing all our needs.
2. Thank the Lord for the successful RAC meeting last November 28, 2009. Praise the Lord for the presence of each RAC rep from the different areas and for the wisdom and guidance during the meeting.
3. Please pray for the students and graduates from the region who are considering attending the NC’09. Pray for financial provision and more ways to raise funds.
4. Please pray for the right person who will temporarily stay in the IV Home this Christmas vacation. All of the IV-Homers will be away and will be going home.
5. Pray for safety and protection of the IV-Home. Pray as well for an additional IV- Homer. We still need two dwellers who can help us defray the monthly IV Home rental and expenses. Please pray for the right persons.

Western Visayas Regional Unit

1. Praise God for the recently concluded IVDay Celebrations of Negros & Iloilo-Guimaras Areas. We were encouraged how the student leaders’ councils of Negros and Iloilo headed these events. Thank God for our speakers Eumir Villamor (Negros IVDay) and Alfredo Diaz (Iloilo-Guimaras Areas) who gave an ispiring message from Psalm 100.
2. Praise God, too, for the Thanksgiving Program held last Nov. 28 at Guimaras. Praise God for how He has used the Iloilo Leaders’ Council under the leadership of Jenni Sumindol. The thanksgiving celebration was indeed a fruitful one and the students from Good Shepherd’s Fold Academy were really glad to receive their Bibles from MEANS and the food was great! Thanks to Nay Sayong and to Ate Orpha who planned and prepared for the food. It was really a party! We pray that the Lord will bless the ministry of MEANS, of GSFA, of Ate Orpha and of Nay Sayong as well as the GT volunteers Tata & Maricel. Pray for strength and good health for them as well as provision for their needs.
3. Pray for the IV Day Celebration of Roxas Area. Pray for good attendance both from students and graduates. GTs and Student Leaders of Roxas spearhead this event and we praise God for their sacrifices and willingness to serve.
4. Pray for the upcoming Christmas Parties of students and Graduates in the 3 Areas (Bacolod, Iloilo & Roxas). May we be reminded of the true reason of why we celebrate this season, Jesus Christ.
5. Pray for the NC delegates coming from West Vi. Pray for financial provision. Some of our students and even graduates are still raising funds for their registration fee and fares. Pray also for those who are still undecided, may the Lord provide for their needs, which is their main consideration of coming.

Caraga Regional Unit

1. Praise the Lord for the success of CRU-LCDC with 32 lives were transformed and now active transformers in their respective campuses. Thank God for His inexhaustible supplies of grace, protection, strength and wisdom and love.
2. Since the beginning of this school year we were receiving small amount for operational funds. Please pray that the Lord will use the graduates to supply this need.
3. Praise the Lord for the 3 confirmed NC delegates: Sonia, Andy and Franie. Please pray that the Lord will help them as they raise funds to cover this expenses.

Missions Department

1. Praise God for the successful retreat and planning of the Missions Team last Nov. 29-30. There were significant number of members and potential recruits who came for the meeting.
2. Praise God for recommitment of the Missions Team (senior members) to volunteer for another year.
3. Praise God for a good response by the members of Glorious Lord Fellowship Church in Fairview after the MTP last Nov. 29. Praise God fort he mobilization team: Frank, Billy, Ivan and RG.
4. Pray for the initial plans for the missions camp and OS next year.
5. Pray for the MTs assigned to assist the facilitators for ‘Biyaheng Misyon’ during NC. Pray for good coordination, planning, and team work before the actually session.
6. Continue to pray for the health of (Missions Staff) Yvette Romero. I’m on medication because of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection.
7. Pray for Ivan Lawag’s (member of Missions Team) protection, favor for his paper presentation in Pakistan.

Bicol Regional Unit

1. Praise God for the 150 newly convert Nursing students during Ferdie’s talk about Christian Values for Nursing. Please prayer that they will continues study of the word and to seek the will of God in their life. Praise God too for newly convert 10 students who have attend the large group fellowship with their topic “ the message of the cross of Christ.”
2. Praise God for the very successful Leadership and discipleship camp last Oct 26 to 31 with 74 campers and 26 counselor. Please pray too for this newly trained and discipled students to grow in their passion for Christ.
3. Praise God for the successfull Tree planting of Rinconada students, for their concern and for their help to our mother nature.
4. Praise God for the growth of our fellowship in Sorsogon city, Legaspi city, Iriga city and Nabua, Naga city and Partido area. Please pray too for Daet to start soon this coming school year.
5. Praise God for the successfull Acoustic Night in Legaspi city
6. Please pray for our IV day and Christmas party on Dec 5 Sat
7. Please pray for:
   • LCD projector/ digital camera for ivcf bicol
   • God’s provision for our Regional fund to increase for our NC delegates

Northern Mindanao Regional Unit

1. Praise God! He made the IVPM Conference successful and meaningful last Oct. 30- Nov. 2 God indeed allowed the older and younger grads to fellowship and share our visions and dreams for the ministry. Please pray for joy, unity, love and more blessings for among the graduates here in NM. Pray for wisdom and guidance of the Lord as we set direction for IVPM CDO, Iligan and Bukidnon, as we finalize our constitution and by-laws here in CDO, and our membership process.
2. We thank the Lord for blessing our student leaders and members as well! Pray for our new SG groups, pioneering campuses (Liceo de Cagayan, COC, and new ISCF campus). Pray for enthusiasm, passion, strong commitment of leaders over NM. Pray also for more volunteers, ISCF counselors to help in the campus work.
3. Praise the Lord for being with us in celebrating IV Day held last Nov. 30 at Tinago Falls. Praise Him for the learnings we gained during that day through the message which was shared to us by Kuya Bimbo Dadang (a graduate in Iligan). Pray for our Christmas parties; on Dec. 5 in CDO, on Dec. 11 in Iligan and Dec. 14 in Bukidnon. Pray that all of us will capture the inspiration and spirit of Christmas.
4. Pray for provision for our NC delegates. Pray for financial provision for those who desire to join the conference. Pray for safe travel for delegates, staff from regions and speakers.
5. Praise God for the IV Home and IV center that have been avenues of mentoring, community and training. Please pray for computer that will be used for our computer works, beddings, guitar, chairs for IV home in Iligan. Its been a desire of students and GTs in Bukidnon to have thier own IV home or center. So, let us include this wish in our prayers.

Metro Manila Regional Unit

1. We praise God for the recently concluded IVCF Day where around 60 graduates and 60 students have gathered to celebrate the new things God is doing in our region and the movement. Everyone was blessed to be part of the IVCF family and was aroused to excitement to a bigger merriment coming our way in the National Conference this December.
2. For two mornings, the MMRU Staff team woke up with a refreshing and assuring scene of the Taal Volcano. They had their mid-year retreat and planning in Mont-Aire Condominiums, Tagaytay City. Praise God for generous partners who have prepared their meals and for the provisions for the retreat.
3. Praise God for our ministry partners in and out of campus who have made our burden lighter.
4. Please pray for wisdom and discernment in recruiting more field staff members. Pray that God will make His calling known to those who might have been called into full time student ministry.
5. Pray for financial provisions for our graduates and students who have expressed desire to come to our National Conference but are hindered by financial constraints. Pray also for the regional staff team and the Manila Leaders’ Council as we find ways to support the registration fees of our student-leaders.
6. Pray for meaningful Christmas celebrations with our students in the campuses and our individual families. May we truly celebrate God’s immense love to us and not be caught up with the overwhelming commercialism in the metro.
7. Pray for our different NC assignments:
   • Reinstary Arlegui as he helps with Rachel in coordinating practices with the NC Praise and Worship Team.
   • Rafael Magdaong in rallying local churches and organizations to support NC and helping other staff for admin preparations.
   • Rhoda Estrada for coordinating places/homes where our regional staff and other outside visitors may stay.
   • Shebel Solmia for keeping financial inflow and outflow for the conference and in helping the ND and RDD raise the needed NC subsidy.

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We rejoice for all the wonderful things that God has done for IVCF last month.  Praise God for the training camps that were held during the semester break.  Again, God used these events to disciple our students and equip them to be His servant-leaders.  Celebrate God’s goodness with us as you use these prayer guides during your prayer times.

Camp Bato, Sibonga, Cebu

Please continue to pray for us, IVCF staffworkers, as we go back to campus work. The second semester starts this week.   May God guide us again in continuing to implement our flagship programs. Also, we all need to do double duty as we prepare for our National Conference.  Please pray that God would provide for our needed subsidy of one million pesos to help hasten the preparations.  Pray for IVCFers to register now.  May there be many who will join us during this significant IVCF national gathering.  Help us encourage others to participate and build up IVCF again so we can continue to serve God better in the new horizon.

God bless you all.

in Christ,

Erickson M. Velardo
National Director
Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, Philippines

Northern Luzon Regional Unit

Praise and Prayer:

1. Praise for the commando evangelism held last October 15 at the University of Baguio. Two students who heard the Gospel attended our sem-ender fellowship. Pray that we will be passionate in evangelism and discipleship.
2. Praise God for this new semester. Pray for excitement among the students. Pray for the preparations of our sem-starter / Praise and Prayer Night on November 13.
3. Pray for the different campus chapters as the second semester starts. Pray for the contacts, students and student leaders. Pray for spiritual growth, and involvement. Pray for the student leaders as they plan and prepare for the second semester.
4. Pray for the preparation for the IV Day scheduled (tentative) on November 30.
5. Some partners from the Scripture Union will be coming to Baguio on November 26 to 29. They will speak in a youth fellowship on November 27 at 6 pm in partnership with IVCF-NLRU and Midcity Church.

Central and Eastern Visayas Regional Unit

1. Praise the LORD for the successful LCDC 2009. We thank HIM for the campers, speakers, staff and counselors and the visitors as well whom He sent to be part of this year’s camp. We thank HIM as well for providing all our needs and for sustaining and giving us strength throughout the camp.
2. Praise GOD as well for the generous LCDC 2009 donors. They’re such a blessing to us all. We are indeed grateful to the LORD for having them.
3. Praise GOD for our new LCD. We’ve been praying for an LCD owned by the region and the LORD has answered us. Days before the LCDC’09 we were able to purchase the new LCD. We thank the LORD for the people whom HE used to give for the LCD project.
4. Please pray for the CEV students and graduates who are considering attending the NC’09. Pray for their preparation. Pray for financial provision and more creative ways to raise funds.
5. Please pray for the Regional Advisory Council meeting this coming November 28, 2009. Pray for safety and protection as the area representatives will travel to Cebu for the said meeting. Pray too for wisdom and financial provision.

Western Visayas Regional Unit

1. Praise God for the first semester that was finished. Praise Him for the student leaders who sacrificed their time, efforts and even money to help in the ministry here in Western Visayas.
2. Praise God also for the recently concluded Discipleship Leadership Training Camp.  Praise God for the 43 delegates, 20 counselors & 6 staffs who witnessed God’s transforming work in the lives of students and even graduates in the camp.
3. Pray for the IV Day celebrations in the 3 areas   (Negros, Iloilo & Roxas) of the region.  Pray for students and grads that will help the staff in planning, organizing and finalizing these events.  May it will be a day of highlighting God’s hand at work in the movement and of his faithfulness through the years.
4. Pray that as the 2nd semester begins, our students will have a common time to have fellowship and continue the work started last semester.  Pray also for God’s enabling power to help them live a life that is worthy of God’s calling.  May they be faithful and true to the promises and vows they made during the camp.
5. Pray for the staff planning, evaluation and retreat.  May it be a time for the staff to be refreshed and grasp fresh vision from the Lord as we continue the work for this school year.  Pray too, for creativity, relevance and innovation in doing the work amongst students.  The West Vi staff will also join with CEVRU Staff in a Financial Foundation Seminar this Nov 9-11.

Bicol Regional Unit

1. Praise God for the successful Leadership and Discipleship Camp last October 26 to 31 2009 at Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Pamukid, San Fernando, Cam. Sur. It was flooded with 69 campers, with  five church delegates and with 25 camp staff and counselors.
2. Praise God for His provisions to our delegates and for our camp subsidy.
3. Praise God for His protection during our camp.  Typhoon “ Santi ” was signal 3 when it passedby Camarines Sur. We had our Missions Night with the storm.  Praise God for its success.
4. Please continue to pray for our students and graduates for their financial preparation for the National Conference 2009.
5. Please pray for our activities this November  to December which are the following Camp Evaluation and Acoustic Night for NC fundraising project of our students, this November.  We will be having   IV Day and Christmas Party on December  12.

Metro Manila Regional Unit

1. Praise God for the recent Leadership Camp – Discipleship Camp (LCDC) 2009. Sixty nine lives were transformed with the Rabbis’ love and challenged to live that love into action. We thank God for our donors, friends and partners who not only prayed with us but also supported us financially. The camp ended with a little surplus. It was a grace-filled adventure with its new program. We had one whole day set for community involvement in the typhoon-ravaged Marikina and overwhelming-poverty in Payatas. This CI was in partnership with Compassion International and Payatas Gospel Community Church. In this camp, we faced last minute changes every day, but those had made God’s grace more evident to the camp exec, counselors and staff. Indeed, to Him be all glory and praise. (Ryan Gil Guillermo, LCDC 2009 Camp Director)
2. We also praise God for a grace and love filled 1st semester. The ‘penta’-months can be characterised with vibrant and teachable GTs, generous donors and vigorous staff team.  We thank the Lord for Mutya Febre who had led the region with humility and wisdom for almost two years.  We bless her with love, joy, peace and abundance as she continues to serve God in another ministry.
3. Please pray with us as we enter into another leadership transition. Pray for a downy alteration as we face the second semester with a very lean staff. Pray that these times would be a ‘kairos’ moment for our students, graduates, partners and volunteers to take part in our ministry here in the region.

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There are so many needs and concerns these days. Yet we have a God who is good and powerful. He is our refuge and our strong tower. What great comfort! So let us boldly come to our God in prayer and intercession. We can be confident that our loving Heavenly Father listens to our earnest prayers.

Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness…The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him. It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. — Lamentation 3:22-23, 25-26.

In Christ,

Erickson Velardo
National Director

Western Visayas Regional Unit

2. Praise God for another semester that is about to end. We thank Him for His enabling grace and for sustaining us. We also thank Him for His timely provisions and for touching people to be part of His work by giving their time, money and extra hand.
3. Pray for our students as they prepare for the Discipleship Leadership Training Camp (DLTC). Pray that they will be granted permission by their parents to attend the camp. Pray too that they will be able to submit all their academic requirements on time and also for wisdom in their final exams. Also, pray for financial provision for their camp fee. Each needs to raise P2,500 for the registration fee.
4. Pray for funds to cover for the repair of the roofing of the IVHomes both in Bacolod & Iloilo. When it is raining outside, it also pours inside, most especially in IVHome Iloilo. IVHome Iloilo is quite old and thus, needs a repair every now and then. We are dreaming in faith that we can construct a new IVHome Iloilo. This is a very big project but we believe we have a bigger God.
5. Pray for our speakers this coming DLTC Camp: Di R. Fernandez will give an exposition on the Lordship of Christ; Aldwin Fernandez will lead the Discipleship Track on Spiritual Disciplines; Mizpah A. Villamor will give a workshop on Campus Management; Rachel Grace R. Jentapa will talk on Missions and Evangelism; Atty. Dennis Cortes will speak on Authority of the Scriptures; and Eumir Villamor on Personhood and on Cross of Christ. Pray for enlightenment and wisdom as they prepare for their assigned topics. Pray too that they will be able to deliver it with clarity, creativity, and integrity. Pray also that the other invited speaker will respond and accept our invitation.
6. Pray for the Exec Com of the camp. Pray for Over All Director Vic Gomez (UPV), Admin Directors Paul Magbanua (PNU) & Rene Villamor Jr. (USLS), Curriculum Director Kezia Lois M. Arcolas (UPV), Secretaries Bethel Alvero (CHMSC-Alijis) & Pebbles Tamayo (WVSU), and Treasurer Kynneth Magbanua (PNU). Pray for teamwork and coordination. Pray too for Camp Staff-In-Charge Eumir Villamor as he guides the exec com and oversee the camp as a whole.
7. Pray for Michell Casiano, who is our Campsite Managing Staff of Camp Humayan. Pray for strength of heart as she deals with the different kind people in her work. Pray also that more churches, organizations and other groups will use the campsite, so that we can cover for the maintenance and other expenses of the campsite and to generate income for the ministry.

Northern Luzon Regional Unit

2. Please pray for the preparation of our LCDC this coming 26 to 30 October 2009. Our theme will be “Survivors” Hebrews 10:23. Pray for the LCDC Exec: Gilbert Balansay, Ruaiah Bildan, and Jeramille Tadeja as they lead the camp preparations and at the same time with their studies (examinations etc.) Pray for financial provision. We need to raise P30,000 for our camp subsidy. Pray for the availability and the preparation of the speakers. Pray for the Lord to prepare the students who will be joining the camp. May the Lord give them open minds and willing hearts to obey. Praise God for His guidance.
3. God is our Jehovah Jireh. We praise God for his provisions. We thank Him for the people He is using to provide for His work. May our good Lord continue to bless them. Please pray for the Lord’s provision to pour out int the region. We are somewhat “tightening our belt” for us to be able to pay our monthly dues.
4. Praise God for the Cell-Group Workshop we had last October 11 at the IV Home. Pray for the students to be challenged to lead their own cellgroups, or for some join a cell group in their campus.
5. Praise God for our Praise and Prayer Night last October 25 where we prayed for the persecuted Church, and some Unreached People Groups. Pray for the Lord to touch the hearts of the students. May they seriously consider their place in world missions.
6. IVCF and IFES is pushing for student initiative. We thank God for our student leaders. IVCF Pangasinan is mainly led by student leaders. However, majority of our campuses are in their pioneering stage. Pray for the Lord to raise up missional students in the different campus chapters of IVCF in the region. May we have more student leaders who will be committed in serving the Lord through IVCF in their campuses.

Southern Mindanao Regional Unit

2. The Lord is stirring up the hearts of Davao City student-leaders. Praise Him for the newly revived IV Home joint fellowship of students from five different campuses (ADDU, SPC, UIC, PWU, Brokenshire) every Thursday evening. Please pray that all the officers of the new Davao City Leaders’ Council will remain faithful to the Lord and will stand united amidst the challenges of student life and ministry.
3. The resumption of ISCF Davao City National High School is another gift from God. The school Principal and the Values Head readily approved the continuation of our high school ministry in this school. One fourth year class and one second year class (our 3rd and 1st year ISCF students last year) are excited to participate in the weekly meetings. Praise God too for the start ISCF weekly meeting at Davao Christian High School. Please pray for the growth of our high school ministries in this city.
4. By God’s grace, the campus chapters in Davao del Norte (ACES, UM, SMC, USeP and KCAST) remain steadfast in their discipleship and witness even though even though their staff is still on leave this semester. Please pray that Darby Aspacio, will receive a clear guidance from God. While taking an indefinite leave, he is still praying and contemplating on whether he will go back to active duty as our staff based in Davao del Norte or to pursue another field of endeavor.
5. God is providing a new batch of committed freshmen at MSU General Santos, to the delight of the senior officers. Pray that the MSU student-leaders will effectively disciple their next generation of servant-leaders for Christ. For many years, many of our students and grads in Southern Mindanao have been praying for the expansion of IVCF and ISCF ministries in other schools in General Santos and more broadly in South Cotabato. Please prayer for them.
6. It’s very heartwarming to see an average of fifty to sixty students every Thursday evening at the newly constructed IV Home in Kabacan, Davao del Sur. As college students mostly from USM Kabacan, they consider IV Home as a center for discipleship, prayer, fellowship and learning from God’s Word. Please pray for a deepening commitment to spread the gospel and to disciple believers in the Lord among our student-leaders and GT volunteers.
7. It’s encouraging to know that our campus fellowship in Southern Christian College in Midsayap South Cotabato is currently meeting at the school gym. With an average of fifty to sixty participants, our students are uncomfortable to gather in a small classroom. Praise God that some of our student –leaders there are also doing ISCF ministry in their campus. Please pray that we can provide training for our student-leaders and GT volunteers in this area which is very far from Davao City.
8. Thank God for our GT volunteers cum advisers at USM Kidapawan, Davao del Sur. Through the years, they are ably supporting IVCF ministry in this school. Our college chapter continues to enjoy recognition from the school administration. Please pray for dream of having an IV Home in their area and are making efforts to put up an ISCF in their city.
9. Please pray for our preparations for LCDC-CTC on October 18-25, 2009. Please pray for the availability and readiness of our speakers, workshop facilitators. Pray too for adequate financial support from both our regular and new sponsors. Ask God to give us 60 or more campers. Please intercede for the availability of campers, camp officers and counselors as they finish their final exams and school requirements.

Bicol Regional Unit

2. Please Pray for God’s favor and financial provision for those students/leaders that showed interest in joining the Leadership/Discipleship Camp. Pray for permissions from their parents and pastors, for provision and for a heart hungry to listen and learn.
3. We are praying for new donors who will help us:
   • LCD Project for IVCF Bicol
   • More Donors for IVCF Bicol to provide the Financial need for our Regions
   • More blessing and good health for donors, partners and support for the IVCF ministry in Bicol.
4. Please pray for the IVCF college chapters in Legaspi City, Naga City, Pili Cam. Sur.,Iriga City, Nabua, Partido Cam. Sur., Sorsogon City. May they continue to attract more students in their fellowships. Pray for more opportunities to present the Gospel of grace and truth.
5. Please pray for the prospective NC 09 delegates. Pray for permissions from their parents and for provision.

Metro Manila Regional Unit

A. Manila Leader’s Council and LCDC Prayer Concerns

2. Camp Date. Because of the unexpected suspensions and adjustments in the school schedule, it seems that there will be revisions in the school calendar. The designated sembreak schedule may change also, thus, the LCDC camp date may also be moved. Please pray that the camp date be settled immediately as our speakers and other concerned people need the exact date as well. Also, please pray that the camp site may be available for the final date which will be decided upon asap.
3. Camp Speakers and Counselors. Do pray for the speakers who we are contacting right now, especially for those who have already accepted and are now preparing for their sessions.
   The final roster of counselors is almost complete. Some minor things are only needed to be straightened out. Please also pray for these counselors as they prepare for their jobs. It is the final-exams-and-projects season again — pray for the students as they also study and complete their requirements.
4. Camp Subsidy- Please pray that God may continue to move people who can help raise the needed P 85,000 camp subsidy.

B. MMRU Regional Unit

2. Students and graduates in Metro Manila. For safety, comfort and strength especially those who are affected by the recent typhoon. May The Lord teach us how to best respond in this time of crisis. May more and more people be drawn to God and we acutely aware of His grace, mercy and power.

Northern Mindanao Regional Unit

2. Praise God for the provision of wisdom, strength as we plan and finalize the LCDC schedule, programs and speakers. Please continue to pray for our LCDC (Urgent Call! Will you Respond?) this coming Oct. 23-28. Pray for (36) campers listed as of now. Pray for provision for thier reg fee and fare , that there will be no conflict with thier school and exam schedules. Pray for Ate Elsie as our expositor and the rest of the speakers in each topic.
3. We praise God in how He works in Ipil Zamboanga ministry with the help of our GT- Andy Rojo, Ethyl Lahoylahoy and Kuya Jun Policarpio. Praise the Lord for opportunities and open doors to start small groups in Western Mindanao State Univ. and other campuses there. Pray for strength, wisdom, provision for our GTs there and student-leaders. Pray also for thier delegates for the incoming LCDC.
4. Praise Him for the commitments and support of our graduates both to the student and graduates ministry. Please pray for our us as we are working on the constitution and by laws and formal membership of graduates all over NM. Pray for unity, wisdom as we re organize IVPM and set direction for our Graduate Team. God will unite us in one vision and lead us to the right path. Pray also for our incoming Mindanao IVPM Conference on Oct. 30- Nov.2 in Bukidnon.
5. We are thankful to the Lord for the cooperation of the students in our fund-raising activities. Praise the LOrd for our succesful sacrificial dinner last Sept. 18 and other ways to raise funds for LCDC. Pray for our film showing activity this Oct. 2 here in IV center. By God’s proviosion, we will raise Php 50, 000 for our LCDC.
6. Pray for Madel and Jonah as they are going to visit Bukidnon this coming Oct. 7, 2009; that we will be able to minister to the students and garduates there and also to follow -up the campers for LCDC. PLease pray safe travel for Ate Elsie as she is going to meet the Iligan gradutes on Oct. 20, and Cagayan gradutes on Oct. 21..Pray for meaningful fellowship among the graduates.
7. Pray for preservation and safety among the IV homers in Ilgan, and as well as the things in the home since they had experienced one stealing incident just last month.

Central and Eastern Visayas Regional Unit

2. Praise the LORD for the successful acoustic night and the one day spiritual retreat. Praise God that we were able to raise funds during the acoustic night for the LCD project of Cebu IVCF.
3. Praise GOD as well for the regional visit of Ate Elsie Calalang last September 21- October 3, 2009. The IVCF people in CEV were refreshed and encouraged by her presence and the things she shared. Praise GOD for the successful and meaningful Mission’s Exposure last September 12 & 13.
4. Praise the LORD for the 13 students and grads that joined the said activity. Praise GOD for the opportunity of being able to share the GOSPEL to the residents in the mountainous Barangay of Sipak ,Sudlon 1, Cebu City. Thank God as well for the opportunity to lead the Sunday worship service in the local church there.
5. Please pray for the LCDC preparations. Pray for the speakers. Pray for wisdom, guidance and sensitivity to the LORD as they study and prepare for their sessions. Pray too for the staff, camp exec and counselors. Pray for proper time management as they wisely schedule their time in accomplishing academic requirements and LCDC preparations. Pray for the students who will attend. Pray for finances and parental permission. Pray as well for the camp budget. Pray that we will continue to trust the LORD as we continue to do some work for a cause and other fund raising activities.
6. Please pray for the coming final exams of the students. Pray for discipline and time management as they study and review their lessons. Pray too for financial provision and good health.

Missions Department

Please pray for :

2. Missions Training Programs to be held in Pasay City Alliance Church on Oct 10 and in Ignacia Baptist church in Tarlac on Oct 11. Pray for the youth who are participants for the MTP. May the Lord prepare their hearts.
3. For MTP teaching team. Pray for Frank Narra, Billy Goco Jr., and Jhun Castro
4. Oct 24-27, MMRU LCDC, Oct 27-30 NLRU LCDC. Pray for Yvette Romero for wisdom for these LCDCs’ preparations as she speaks on Missions and Evangelism
5. For all her NC responsibilities.

Caraga Regional Unit

This Oct 24-25, 2009 will be our annual LCDC.. Pray for:

2. the God’s chosen campers who will be attending the camp,
3. for parents’ permission for the campers,
4. financial provisions for the camp’s subsidy and campers’ fees and fares,
5. for the speakers availability and anointing,
6. The executive committee’s and counselors planning, preparations, and execution of activities
7. and the impact of the camp as a whole.

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2.  Praise God for our Evangelism Training Series held every Friday last July. Pray that we will be challenged and be obedient to God’s call to go and make disciples.

3.  Praise God for providing the financial needs of the Region. We thank the Lord for our financial supporters. Pray that the Lord will continue to bless them and use them as channels of blessings. Please continue praying for the financial needs of the region.

4.  Pray for this year’s Leadership Camp-Discipleship Camp 2009. Theme: “The Real Survivor” to be held on October 26 to 30, 2009. Pray for the PLC and BLC in their preparation for the camp. Pray for financial provision. Pray for the availability of the students (campers), counselors, and the speakers. Pray that we will be able to find a campsite.

5.  Praise God for our new full-time staff, Ms Arabelle Morales, who will be based in Baguio. Pray for smooth transition and adjustment to the work. Pray for her partners in the ministry (Philippian Connection.)

6.  The Grad Team (GT) Ministry is a big help to the staff. Right now the region is in need of more Grad Team volunteers. Please pray for more Grad Team volunteers. May the Lord touch their hearts and lead them to serve as GTs. May they be willing to obey. At the same time, may they be able to find appropriate jobs that will help them financially as they serve as tentmakers. Pray to for parental consent for some of them.

7.  Pray for the different campus chapters of IVCF-NLRU. Pray for the student leaders, and for prospective student leaders. May the students see themselves as missionaries in their campuses. Pray that the students will grow in their relationship with the Lord. Pray for Growth in quality and quantity.

8. We praise God for the new Television, DVD, Guitar and two file cabinets that were donated to the Region. We thank the Lord for the IVCF graduate whom He used to give us these blessings.

9. We thank the Lord for Ms. Eden Gay Malait (outgoing Regional Director). (please refer on page 5 for her prayer requests.)

10. Praise God for the ISCF Training conducted by Mrs. Di Fernandez (ISCF National Coordinator) last August 17. Pray for opportunity to start an ISCF ministry in Baguio City National High School.

IVCF-NLRU Staff Team (from left to right) Eden, Zyla and Ara

RAC meeting with the staff (from left to right) Zyla, Roselle, Norman, Adonis, Ara and Sol

Ara with Pangasinan students