I.T. TENDER MINISTRY > JULY AUGUST 2012

“The Journey  of Faith”

I press on toward the goal to win the prize in which God has called me heavenly ward in Christ Jesus     - Philippians 3:14

“I press on toward the goal to win the prize”

       Another step of the journey where the learners grown and achieve the goal for their future - the graduation day is a big part of ALS (Alternative Learning System) where their dreams are rebuilt again and will continue to grow from this day on. Dreams and actions, pursuing and praying behind their back and a step of success is where we can find how powerful our God is. For this month we had three important activities that really touched the heart of  the learners. At the same time they are grateful that they have a part in each activity. As they take a new step, it could be their guide to reach their dreams and even more than they ask for. In our first General Assembly the learners responded well to the teachings of the Gospel. They shared their life testimonies and everyone participated according to the desires of their hearts. We have activities that occurred at the same time: the SBC  essay writing tutorial and the graduation of the passers, in which both events had positive results and had an impact on all of the learners - either the graduates or the new batch of learners this year. Above all this simply shows that God is so good and great all the time.

The Life Cycle of Early School Age

           How can we forget the beginning of an Early School age in the life of these children. It was an amazing journey that indeed we ministered with them and we are so blessed to work with them. A group play, early gender identification, beginning moral standards, learning of classification, combination, and other basic intellectual skills is our goal to achieve for them. Help us in prayer to help these children so that someday they will become successful in the sense of what it means to be part of a good society.

“Give food to the Hungry”

            For about  30 malnourished children a feeding program was held and everybody is watching them and happy to see them in good nourishment after the six-month program. This project was launched in helping churches find the malnourished children  in their community and at the same time for a moment to share and preach the gospel of God. The main part of this program is to bring them to church and empower them not only physically but also spiritually. It was also aiming that even the workers of the church will be given a challenge to participate and joining in our vision through this feeding program.

News Break ! The IT Tender Ministry > SPONSOR A CHILD NOW NEWSLETTER

School Year 2012-2013 Field Trip Activity Report

The First Step in Fulfilling the Vision through God’s Provision

“A MOMENTOUS DAY IN A MOMENTOUS PLACE”. Over 120 participants of the 2012 Lakbay Aral

 (Educational Field Trip) took their group shot at the back of the house of our National Hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal.

“They will speak of the glorious splendor of Your majesty, and I will meditate on Your wonderful works. “  in Psalm 145:5.  This Bible verse is what the 2012 Lakbay Aral (SACN Educational Field Trip) is holding on to.  Beyond reaching its goal, and that is to alleviate the beneficiaries’ emotional and physical aspects of living, but more especially in sharing God’s love that will result in an outpouring of praises and thanksgiving in their hearts to our Father. The day has come for one of the major activities of the developmental program of Sponsor A Child Now to become a reality last Saturday, August 25, 2012. From months of preparation and earnest praying, God graciously fulfilled our plans and desire for the beneficiaries. What made the event more momentous is that it was not just the children of the IT Tender Ministry who benefited but also children from Batang Matinik and Pangarap Kids Ministry of Tiaong, Quezon and from the Batang Krayola Ministry in Makati.  Truly, what an awesome God!

                        There were 124 people who gathered from different areas and assembled at the IT Tender Drop-In Center, Alabang as early as 5:30 in the morning. The greeted one another and met the day with excitement in their hearts and bright smiles on their faces.  The young Ptr. Raymond Sumaya of Jesus King of Kings Community Church in Makati led the prayer for safety for“Bus A”, while Ptr. John Basiwa, the IT Tender Ministry Team Leader, led the prayer for “Bus B”. Along the way, Ate Nerisa and Ate Almira never let a single moment become dull. These witty tourist guides shared jokes and meaty information about the places that we were about to go. They also instructed the participants about features of the bus and the do’s and don’ts onboard. This helped a lot for the safety and comfort of the passengers.

                        At the Rizal Shrine in Calamba, Laguna, the participants roamed around the area to see where the young National Hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal was raised. This was the first venue of the event. They marveled at the richness of his home and the stories behind each corner and items inside the grand ancestral house. The second stop at the Lucky Me! Plant in Sta. Rosa, Laguna was also an interesting part of the day. It captivated great curiosity since almost everyone eats noodles. The children enjoyed meeting Mr. Lucky M, the mascot of the said brand. They also learned the history of the company and how millions of noodles are made everyday. The highlight of the said event was the Enchanted Kingdom. Each of the participants were given almost five hours to experience the thrill of what the theme park offers. Despite the gloomy weather, the children and even young-at-hearts were all smiles as they enjoyed the rides. The day ended with some of the participants’ testimonies. Some of them shared that it was the most wonderful day for them.  TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY for giving the ministry the opportunity to serve Him in this way!

I.T. TENDER MINISTRY > S.A.C.N. 2012 DINNER FOR A CAUSE

By God’s Grace We Will Make An Impact to the Lives of the Needy

“WE CANNOT DO IT ALONE, WE NEED GOD”.

 Sis. Gela delivered her challenged to the attendees.

Imagine how the sixty-five children of the Sponsor A Child Now Program plus their families becoming over a hundred of people beingbrought to the church.  And hopefully someday they would be part of the workers for the harvest of God! Imagine that we can make an impact to the lives of the hopeless and oppressed if we are committed to responding to the call of God. But how can we make that possible? Definitely, we cannot do these things alone.

            The IT Tender Ministry conducted an event in order to bless and to give opportunities for others to take part in this great commission. The 2012 Dinner For A Cause was held last July 27, 2012 at Max’s Restaurant, Putatan, Muntinlupa. Over sixty people were gathered to share the burden and to pray for the upcoming events of the said program. The event was filled with so many activities that were both heart warming and soul touching. We opened with a prayer lead by Sr. Ptr. Jonie Antinero of Lord Jesus Bible Church. Followed by a recognition of all the organizations who supported the said event by the ministry head of IT Tender Ministry Ptr. John Basiwa. Before the feeding for the body, a feeding for the soul was given by Ptr. Ramir Cebedo. He shared about giving and other roles of a Christian.

One of the memorable moments of the event is the testimony of one of the beneficiaries of HAKBANG– Sponsorship program. Jace Viagedor shared his family’s story as they lost his father and chose to live under the bridge. He said that he was grateful because his studies were being supported by the said program.  This was used as an introduction to the program’s promotional video. It has a message of how a single help can change a child’s life and produce hope in their future, love for their family, and faith in the Lord. The climax of the program is the Challenge. It was delivered by the program director Sis. Gela Basiwa. As she poured out her heart and her passion, she emphasized that the ministry cannot do it aloneand that they need God and other people. And that it is existing in order to

develop community by sending thousands of poor children

to school through equipping the families with

developmental programs, livelihood and Christ’s

values.

The launching of the 3 sub-programs was

also included in her presentation and the step of

faith in fulfilling the vision by extending the

sponsorship program in Tiaong, Quezon. The

program was sealed by a closing prayer lead by

Alex Lawrence of Stopsley Baptist Church 2012

UK Mission Team. TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY!

I.T. Tender Ministry > Sponsor A Child Now 2nd QUARTER NEWSLETTER 2012

A Yummy Treat !

Ma’am Lerma Galang, a teacher from 

ALS-Muntinlupa lead the prayer for food.

  For the first year of the Sponsorship Program, the ministry is joyful to share that God used it as a tool in helping 3 students to finish their studies in elementary. And also we have 2 sponsored children who excelled in their class and became the Top 1 and Top 2 Most Outstanding students.

As a treat for their hard work and also for their parents’ perseverance, they were invited for a celebration at Shakey’s Restaurant last April 24, 2012. They said that it  was their first time to dine in this kind of place and they were so happy. Most of them added that they did not celebrate after the graduation or the recognition day because it was costly for them. What made them happier was when they received gifts. They were so excited because they had a new set of clothes. This was also a chance for the staff to congratulate the children and most especially their parents. We hope that this will inspire the other children. And we pray that for the next year, we will be able to produce more hardworking students and treat more hardworking parents.

Brain & Heart Storming

Teacher Cecille presenting the program of 

SIMULA Learning Center last May 9, 2012.

The busiest period has come. The transition phase from the termination of the school year and planning for the new year. The keyboard of our computer had to endure the long hours of typing. The coordinators of each program gave their best and even shed tears in order to prepare their reports and proposals, which they will each present for the case conference.  At the same time, conceptualizing the framework or plan with the help of the accumulated learnings they had for the

past year.

The vibe at the center was a combination of thanksgiving to God for being gracious for the past year and also excitement and anxiousness as the new school year is fast approaching. The coordinators have to stretch out and to seek His wisdom as they lead. They had to step out of their comfort zones as the Sponsor A Child Now program expands into a wider range of harvesting field. Your labor in the Lord team will never go in vain.

A Jump Start !

Orientation of SIMULA last June 11, 2012.

Orientation Day of PAGBABAGO last June 13, ‘12.

Orientation of HAKBANG  last June 9, 2012.

The much awaited opening of the new and bigger Sponsor A Child Now has now arrived. God has been our guide as the team gathers over 100 people attending with only one desire, and that is facing together the School Year 2012-2013. They participated well  during these 3 events: The Signing of Memorandum of Agreement and Orientation in Hakbang (Footsteps)-Sponsorship program simultaneously held in two different areas; in SIMULA (Beginning) Learning Center; and, the PAGBABAGO (Transformation) -Alternative Learning System.

The objective of these event is to formalize the partnership between the ministry and the clients and their families. Because the helping is not about giving them material things but guiding them to become self-reliant. An orientation about the program and the rules and regulations was also tackled. The services that they are about to receive were discussed. But what excited the participants most is the schedule of activities for the whole school year. Children and parents were looking forward for the developmental activities like the educational field trip, children & youth camp, Christmas Party and family day. What was new for this year was that the contracts and presentation were translated into Filipino so that it will be easier for them to comprehend.

Ptr. John and Sis. Gela gave their inspirational message and challenge for the students and parents. They also lead prayers and shared the Word of God. Please pray for us as we minister to over 120 people. Our main objective for this year is to bring them to church.

Thank you Everyone!

We want to say thank you to all our supporters and prayer partners. Without your love and support this ministry could not operate in the capacity it is right now. We are blessed that you have heeded God’s call to “spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed.”

You are a blessing to the ministry and you are helping making a difference in the lives many here in the Philippines. Thank you for your selfless generosity! IT TENDER MINISTRY

I.T. Tender Ministry > Sponsor A Child Now 2nd Quarter Events A Life Long Learning Journey Continues

A Life Long Learning Journey Continues

                                   Cherishing the first headlines of the Sponsor A Child Now! Newsletter last year, “A Thousand Miles Begins With One Step”. Our journey continues and God is graciously guiding us. The theme for the School Year 2012-2013 is “Life Long Learning”. Because the IT Tender Ministry praises the Almighty for the wisdom and for the opportunity to reach out to more children and starting this year to include the  young adults.

What was first thought as a Sponsorship Program with an initial goal to provide educational assistance for students. Now, it is existing in order to develop community by sending thousands of poor children to school through equipping the families with developmental programs, livelihood and Christ's values. Through God’s guidance and learning's collected for the past year, the said program evolved and became more systematic. And so the said educational program expands into (3) Three Sub-programs: the SIMULA (Beginning) Learning Center for the out of school children ages 4 to 7 years old; the HAKBANG (Footsteps) Sponsorship Program for the children who attends formal school in elementary and secondary level; and the PAGBABAGO (Transformation) Alternative Learning System Program for out of school youth and young adults.

Our burning desire to serve is blazing more as we minister to 60 chil dren and their families. Our goal for this year is to send them to church. There is so much to learn! Serving God can go a distance and to a wider field of harvest. TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY!

Dated Activities:

                                  The following are the activities that were conducted during the last period of School Year 2011-2012 and starting period School Year 2012-2013 of three (3) sub-programs: the HAKBANG-Sponsorship, PAGBABAGO-Alternative Learning System, SIMULA Learning Center. The said activities were the interventions that were made for the beneficiaries both directly and indirectly. Most of which are major activities and highlights of the said program. Home visitations, school visitations, community immersion, interviews and meeting with the beneficiaries were not included since they are regularly done in a monthly and quarterly basis. And the information that were gathered are included in the individual progress report of the beneficiaries.

April 2, 2012 HAKBANG-Meeting with The Beneficiaries and their Parents

Objective:

        · To inform the parents about the upcoming Case Evaluation

       · To have fellowship with the beneficiaries & their parents through sharing their testimony about the sponsorship program

        Summary:

A meeting was lead by Sis. Gela T. Basiwa, the program director, informing the sponsored children and the parents about the incoming activities like the case evaluation. They were also asked to share their experience how God work in their lives through the said program.

1st to 2nd Week Final Evaluation Interview

    of May, 2012 For S.Y. 2011-2012

Beneficiaries

Objective:

             · To evaluate the performance and participation of the benefici aries and their parents through the interview

             · To monitor their progress and their situation

Summary:

For the final part of the termination phase¹, the beneficiaries and their parents were invited for an evaluation interview. The questions that were given were based on the annual progress report.

April 12 & 13, 2012 Intake Interview for S.Y. 2012- 2013 New Beneficiaries

Objective:

           · To look for new potential beneficiaries for the upcoming School Year 2012-2013

           · To gather the basic information of the client in preparation for the conduction of the case study

Summary:

Potential beneficiaries were invited for an intake interview. Before the interview, the parents or guardians were asked to fill up a questionnaire which will be filled with their basic information.

April 18, 2012 Donation of LED TV to SIMULA Learning Center

Objective:

                                                                         · To bless the pupils of the program by having a new tool in their learning                 

through television

                                                Summary:

A team coming from USA lead by Ptr. Ellis Pitman made an exposure to the ministry. After conducting a repainting in the center, they donated a LED Television to be used for the learning center. What a surprise by God through these generous people.

Last week                 Simula Learning Center

of April 2012           Planning and Preparation

Objective:

·  To gather information and getting list of prospect beneficiaries to be part of Simula Learning Center Program.

Summary:

A plan and preparation were been in particular of the following such as gathering of information, listing of children, interview  and budget proposal for the things needed of the program.

April 20, 2012   Preparation for the Turn Over of ALS to SACN

Objective:

                                ·     To present the plans for the incoming school year

Summary:

                                                                All the people who are under the ALS Program and SACN Program were gathered in order to discuss about the transition of turning over the ALS to the education program of the ministry.

April 24, 2012        Recognition Day for Graduating        & Honor Students

Objective:

· To boost the moral and confidence of the clients

· To inspire the other sponsored children to study harder

Summary:

For the S. Y. 2011-12, the ministry is joyful to share that for the first year of the said program, there were three (3) students were helped to finish in elementary level. And also inspired two (2) sponsored children to excel in their classes.

April 30, 2012   Case Conference & ALS Take Over

Objective:

· To present the Annual Report of each program

· Turn-over of Alternative Learning System Program

Summary:

                          The subjects that were tackled were  the annual report of Sponsor A Child Now-Hakbang & ALS; the annual progress report of 26 beneficiaries of S.Y. 2011-12; annual progress report of ALS Learners and turn-over of ALS Program to SACN.

1st week of    Home visitation of SIMULA

 May, 2012                Beneficiaries

    Objective:

·  To gather background information though making an interview with the parents and child.

Summary:

              In part of the gathering of information of the child family through home visitation have a good result that been shown by the family through nice approach that been given to the visitor/facilitator of the activity.

May 04, 2012 Partnership with City Bible Church-Sucat, Muntinlupa

                  · To formalize the partnership of the CBC-Sucat & IT Tender Ministry regarding the Monthly General Assembly of SACN

Summary:

The ministry desires to bring the clients to the church.  The church answered that they are willing to extend their help in regards with the said plans. The church will provide the speakers for the said monthly activity.

 2nd week of                   Meeting with Different

 May , 2012                        Day Care  Teacher                                    

    Objective:

·       To  gather information in way of teaching and materials to used for the preparation of the program.           

Summary:

          In having a short meeting with the teacher of a Day Care Center give an insight of handling and facilitating class activity to the children.

2nd  week of            Community Immersion                         May 2012          Napocor, Viaduct and Esteonor

 

Objective:

· To gather information in regards of the way of living of the prospect beneficiaries in their community.

Summary:

Through visitation in different community make to identify the way of living of each beneficiaries of the program. Which led to know their status and way of living in life.

May 9, 2012  Simula Learning Center

                                     Program Presentation

                                         Objective

                                                         · To present the program that indicate the preparation  of  things needed in           Simula Learning Center.

                                         Summary:

As part of polishing and finalizing the things needed inside the Simula Learning Classroom through decorating the wall and set all the things needed to be used by the children during regular class.

May 12 2012 Initial Interview for Batang Matinik Ministry

                         · To look for new potential beneficiaries for the upcoming School Year 2012-2013

                          · To know the determination of the recommended children in their    studies

Summary

The seven (7) potential clients of  Batang Matinik Ministry of Lord Jesus Bible Church, Tiaong, Quezon for an initial interview. The objective is to know the determination of the children in concerning with their studies.

                                                May 12, 2012 Partnership of SACN & Batang Matinik-LJBC, Tiaong, Quezon

                                        · To formalize the partnership between two (2) parties

Summary:

One of the highlights for the School Year 2012-2013 is the said partnership. These two (2) programs are both advocators of the rights of the child for education. The said church was chosen to be the first partner of the program because of their good performance during the partnership with Food For Life, a feeding program of IT Tender Ministry.

MAY,2012 ALS Enrollment Month

Objective:

·  To give and gather information to both sides and choose the learner that is truly interested on the program.

Summary:

Getting information is the key to every thing that is needed to make the plan really and to choose the one who really want to have changes in their lives .

May 2012 3rd week  Decorating and Buying of                   Materials to be used for the

                                               Learning  Classroom

              

Objective:

      · To make the learning center room more attractive to the students of the       program.

Summary:

As part of polishing and finalizing the things needed inside the Simula Learning Classroom through decorating the wall and set all the things needed to be used by the children during regular class.

Last Week of Initial Interview of

May to First S.Y. 2012-2013 New

Week of June Beneficiaries-Alabang Area

Objective:

· To know the determination of the children in their studies

· To give information about the program

Summary:

As part of the initial phase of the program, the recommended children together with their parents were invited for an interview. 

  June 4, 2012 Presentation of Programs for the School Year 2012-2013

Objective:

·  To orient the people involved in the program

Summary:

As part of the opening of the School Year 2012-2013 of the Sponsor A Child Now, a program presentation was held.  Coordinators of Simula (Beginning) Learning Center, Hakbang (Footsteps)-Sponsorship Program, and PAGBABAGO (Transformation)-Alternative Learning System were asked to present their orientation. 

   

June 5, 2012  Parent and Child Interview

   

 Objective:

·  To be able to introduce the program to the parents in a one on one talk with them.

Summary:

       The interview was done to the parents to have a formal talk and explanation in regards of the activity to be implemented and given to their children. This also a big privilege to meet them and know them through having  fellowship with them.                                     

  

June 9, 2012 Orientation and Signing of Memorandum Of Agreement

Objective:

      ·  To orient the beneficiaries and their families about the program itself, its Policies, Schedule of Activities and other matters

Summary:

The attendees were oriented about the roles and responsibilities of each sponsored child and his/her parents. It was given importance about supporting each other in order to do well in their studies. They were also taught about the policies and grounds for termination that will be regulated all throughout the school year. 

June 11, 2012 Simula Learning Center

                                                   Orientation

Objective:

·  To give information to the parent about the program.

Summary:

         The participates give their fully attention on the teaching and about the information in regards of the activities that the program has through the orientation that been conducted.

June 13, 2012 ALS M.O.A. Signing  and Orientation

Objective:

·  To inform the learners the rules of the program

·  Serves also as a fellowship with them

Summary:

The attendees showed their gladness and excitement in their eyes .All of them are willing to cooperate and participate in every activity of Alternative Learning System.

June 15, 2012           The Class Started in ALS Program

Objective:

·  To know the learners academic level.

Summary:

The learners showed how they cooperate to their teacher by answering her questions politely and they participate ,listen to their classmate dreams.

June 16, 2012 Buying of School Materials

Objective:

    ·  To alleviate the economic condition of the family through supporting their school materials.

Summary:

This School Year 2012-2013 is the second school supply shopping of the program.  It still held the same emotion and excitement that the beneficiaries expressed through their faces, joyful, gladness and thanksgiving. What inside their hearts were reflected through their actions and smiles.

June 18, 2012                       Simula Learning Center

                                                      Classes Started

                                        

Objective:

·   To start the regular classes to the children.

·   To implement daily lesson that based on the curriculum that have.

Summary:

     The regular class start with thanks giving to God for the wonderful start of the program. Excitement was also shown of each participants through their act and welcoming approach to each other.