Rae Ann once knew Kawayan Camp only through stories. After joining IVCF in 2017, she would often hear her ates and kuyas talk about KC with a kind of conviction that made it feel life-changing. Still, it felt out of reach. A one-month camp seemed too long, and she already knew her Nanay might not allow it.
Everything changed in 2019 when the camp became shorter. What once felt impossible became an open door. With both excitement and hesitation, Rae Ann said yes, unaware that this decision would reshape her faith.
Her first days in camp were far from easy. She struggled with asthma attacks that made her question if she could finish. With the help of her ates and kuyas, and through God’s sustaining grace, she pushed through. Completing the camp itself became her first lesson in dependence on Him.
The turning point came during their Community Involvement to the Badjaos. Living among them, fishing, and sharing the Word, Rae Ann encountered a humility that deeply moved her. Hearing the Badjaos call themselves the lowest among the low stirred in her a burden to share Jesus with those often unseen.
KC also transformed her understanding of service. Through chores and daily responsibilities, she realized that worship is not always seen on stage but lived out in quiet obedience.
Her inductive Bible study practicum became a personal struggle. She wrestled with doubt and fear, even crying in the process. Yet through it, she developed a hunger to know and faithfully teach God’s Word.
Looking back, Rae Ann shares, “Hindi na lang para sa sarili ko ang faith ko. KC taught me that following Jesus means carrying His heart for others.”
Today, as a teacher and IVCF Sower Chapter adviser, Rae Ann lives out that calling. What began as hesitation became a mission to share Christ, to one life at a time.
Prayer Points
- Pray for Rae Ann to be an effective teacher and a faithful witness for Christ among her students and colleagues.
- Pray for our graduates—those entering or currently in the marketplace. Pray that they continue to represent Christ by working with integrity and maintaining a deep desire to share Jesus with others.
- Pray for the ongoing Kawayan Camp in Sibonga, Cebu. Ask God to grant good health, strength, sustenance, and abundant provision for all the campers, staff, and counselors.
REGIONAL UPDATES
Northern Luzon: The Discipleship Leadership Training Camp (DLTC) on June 1–6 provided intensive training for 24 campers in the Discipleship Track and 15 in the Leadership Track.
Metro Manila: About 30 students, graduates, and staff united to intercede for the nation, Unreached People Groups (UPGs), the International Student Ministry (ISM), local campuses, and Kawayan Camp 2026 during their Day of Prayer on June 9.
Southern Luzon: The four-day Discipleship Training Camp (DTC) held June 13–16 concluded with 16 students discipled.
Bicol: The Regional Leadership Summit on June 10-12 empowered 33 student-leaders in their commitment to campus leadership, while the Regional Assembly on June 12 gathered 24 students and graduates.
Western Visayas: The staff team facilitated a Graduates’ Recollection at Aklan State University on May 21, gathering over 50 new graduates for spiritual equipping and encouragement for post-university life.
Central and Eastern Visayas: Sixty campers were empowered and equipped to be “Light and Salt” during the DLTC held on June 2-6.
Northern Mindanao: About 60 students and graduates gathered for regional fellowship, celebration, and ministry updates at the Regional Assembly on June 12.
Caraga: Over 60 students from Agusan del Sur State University (ADSSU) gathered for fellowship and thanksgiving during their Year-End Celebration on June 9.
Southern Mindanao: Eighteen students from the Davao area participated in and completed the Scripture Engagement Workshop (SEW) on June 12.
