Being a Christian is about checking boxes of trying to be a “perfect” church kid. Or at least that’s what Gab thought. To him, faith was defined by activity and “doing all the right things.” That changed in a church camp in 2017 when an IVCF kuya helped him realize that no amount of effort could earn salvation; it is a gift of grace.
But knowing the Gospel was only the beginning. In 2023, Gab joined IVCF during his first semester at the Far Eastern University. He began learning about the community and the ministry in IVCF. A year later, he attended Kawayan Camp (KC) for intensive leadership training. He arrived with a willing heart; he left with a broken one.
“The Community Involvement experience at a juvenile prison broke me,” Gab shared. “Hearing those children sing about God’s love while behind bars gave me a burden for missions I couldn’t ignore. I saw that spiritual freedom is more real than physical freedom.”
KC didn’t just give Gab memories. It gave him a desire for missions. Through KC, God directed his eyes towards his university, giving him clarity and courage to live for Christ intentionally. Previously hesitant to share his faith, he returned to FEU with a “holy unrest,” leading Bible studies and discipling fellow Tamaraws.
The results are visible. This semester, after years of prayer and consistent student leadership, their chapter became an officially recognized organization at FEU. As the current Discipleship Head, Gab now walks alongside students who were once drifting, helping them find their way back to faith. It is far from his image of a perfect Christian. But in the grit of journeying with these students, Gab embraces his missionary role in the campus.
PRAYER POINTS
1. Pray for Gab as he continues to serve Tamaraw Christian Fellowship at FEU with faithfulness, passion, and boldness in sharing Jesus on their campus.
2. Pray for the Kawayan Camp aspirants on June 23–July 13, for them to hear God’s clear invitation for them and for His provision of their needs.
3. Pray for the KC preparations, for the Executive Committee to have unity, strength, and wisdom in every detail of planning.
REGIONAL UPDATES
Northern Luzon: One Life to Live Campus Ministry–Collegio de Masinloc officially affiliated with IVCF Zambales this semester, a partnership sparked by a dedicated Ramonian Varsity Christian Fellowship (RVCF) President Ramon Magsaysay State University–Iba alumna.
Metro Manila: Over 50 students, graduates, and staff participated in the 12th annual Extreme Manila Bonding and Race (EMBRace) on March 28.
Southern Luzon: Kalasag Christian Fellowship-Maragondon chapter celebrated its 33rd Anniversary on March 11, IVCF Batangas-Commonground held a Night of Prayer for the Ms on March 20, and the Silang-Kanlungan chapter at Cavite State University conducted campus gospel sharing on March 26–27.
Bicol: More than 30 students, graduates, volunteers, and staff gathered for the Regional Praises and Prayer hosted by the Albay area on March 7.
Western Visayas: The pioneering Inter-School Christian Fellowship (ISCF) chapter at Capiz National High School (CNHS) conducted its first-ever classroom-based fellowship.
Central and Eastern Visayas: Around thirty participants came together in unity during the online Regional Day of Prayer on March 10.
Northern Mindanao: Staff, volunteers, and Regional Council members gathered on March 6 for a productive day of evaluation and strategic planning.
Caraga: Staff and volunteers facilitated the Holistic Well-being Enhancement Program at Caraga State University with 120 high school students and conducted a REAP and Spiritual Mapping in Dinagat on March 6-8.
Southern Mindanao: Staff and volunteers gathered for a retreat and planning on March 12-14.
We praise God for the transformative work He is doing in the lives of our students—on the campus, throughout our camps, and far beyond. We are grateful for you, too, for being part of the mission God has entrusted to IVCF.
