UTS Alumni Newsletter: Volume 2, Number 2
DR. LUPDAG RESIGNS
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Seven months ago, on December 1, 2003 to be exact, Dr. Anselmo Lupdag, Ph.D., who was serving as Vice-President for Administration at the Central Luzon State University in Munoz, Nueva Ecija, was appointed by the Commission on Theological Education (C.T.E.) as Officer-in-Charge of Union Theological Seminary. It must be remembered that Dr. Mariano C. Apilado, VPTE/President of UTS for the last thirteen (13) years had gone on "Sabbatical Leave" to write his book, effective December 2003. In June Dr. Lupdag resigned and this was accepted by the Commission on Theological Education effective July 1, 2004. No less than Dr. Lupdag made the announcement of his resignation during the first UTS academic community convocation and worship service in July at the Salakot Chapel.
Furthermore, in a special meeting of the Commission on Theological Education held last June 24, 2004, the C.T.E. designated Dr. Oscar S. Suarez, incumbent president of the Philippine Christian Center of Learning (PCCL) to serve "concurrently OIC of UTS effective July 1, 2004 until a permanent OIC has been appointed." In addition to this, as per memorandum from the office of the President of PCU to the UTS community. . .
Seven months ago, on December 1, 2003 to be exact, Dr. Anselmo Lupdag, Ph.D., who was serving as Vice-President for Administration at the Central Luzon State University in Munoz, Nueva Ecija, was appointed by the Commission on Theological Education (C.T.E.) as Officer-in-Charge of Union Theological Seminary. It must be remembered that Dr. Mariano C. Apilado, VPTE/President of UTS for the last thirteen (13) years had gone on "Sabbatical Leave" to write his book, effective December 2003. In June Dr. Lupdag resigned and this was accepted by the Commission on Theological Education effective July 1, 2004. No less than Dr. Lupdag made the announcement of his resignation during the first UTS academic community convocation and worship service in July at the Salakot Chapel.
Furthermore, in a special meeting of the Commission on Theological Education held last June 24, 2004, the C.T.E. designated Dr. Oscar S. Suarez, incumbent president of the Philippine Christian Center of Learning (PCCL) to serve "concurrently OIC of UTS effective July 1, 2004 until a permanent OIC has been appointed." In addition to this, as per memorandum from the office of the President of PCU to the UTS community. . .
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"The CTE also appointed Dr. Homer Wesley O. Refuerzo as Administrative Assistant
who will carry on the day to day administrative tasks of UTS in close
coordination with the OIC. These tasks include the functions of the Academic
Dean and such other functions designated to him by the OIC."
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This was officially announced by no less than Dr. Oscar S. Suarez during the UTS Faculty regular meeting on July 12, 2004. For the UTS studentry a copy of the memorandum is posted on the Bulletin Board.
This was officially announced by no less than Dr. Oscar S. Suarez during the UTS Faculty regular meeting on July 12, 2004. For the UTS studentry a copy of the memorandum is posted on the Bulletin Board.
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DR. SUAREZ MEETS WITH AREA MENTORS
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During the last week of July Rev. Dr. Oscar S. Suarez, president of PCCL and concurrently OIC of UTS, met separately with seminary professors in their respective areas. The different areas include the following: Practical Theology Area, Christianity and Culture Area, and Scripture and Interpretation Area. Meeting was held at the office of the the OIC.
During the last week of July Rev. Dr. Oscar S. Suarez, president of PCCL and concurrently OIC of UTS, met separately with seminary professors in their respective areas. The different areas include the following: Practical Theology Area, Christianity and Culture Area, and Scripture and Interpretation Area. Meeting was held at the office of the the OIC.
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Straight from the Heart . . .
By Rev. Anacleto G. Guerrero
UTSAA Coordinator/Editor
By Rev. Anacleto G. Guerrero
UTSAA Coordinator/Editor
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In his book, "Listening for God," Ben Campbell Johnson said, "A forgiven heart left empty becomes the target for both old and new sins. Once forgiven we must reorient our lives to the divine plan. As part of our turning around we arise and walk in the power of Christ."
In his book, "Listening for God," Ben Campbell Johnson said, "A forgiven heart left empty becomes the target for both old and new sins. Once forgiven we must reorient our lives to the divine plan. As part of our turning around we arise and walk in the power of Christ."
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This writer believes that men and women, endorsed and recommended by church authorities to come to UTS did not enrol with "empty" personalities. They came with their own biases, idio-syncrasies, and levels and/or degrees of "faith in God." At this point in time there are already evidences of concrete personal "gifts" and "weaknesses." No two students exhibit the same interests and ways of life. However, as Johnson indicated, lives must be reoriented to "the divine plan." Most students, if not all, have the desire to have a ministry where they could express their acquired learning and share their basic faith and theological exposures to all people. It will not be long from this day that they will leave the seminary grounds to either the high and low places of service or even to the dregs of society who are believed to be marginalized and are hungering for justice and acceptance. There will always be people to be used by God to meet the needs and challenges of humanity. We hope and pray that at this early students can discern the ministry they will undertake.
This writer believes that men and women, endorsed and recommended by church authorities to come to UTS did not enrol with "empty" personalities. They came with their own biases, idio-syncrasies, and levels and/or degrees of "faith in God." At this point in time there are already evidences of concrete personal "gifts" and "weaknesses." No two students exhibit the same interests and ways of life. However, as Johnson indicated, lives must be reoriented to "the divine plan." Most students, if not all, have the desire to have a ministry where they could express their acquired learning and share their basic faith and theological exposures to all people. It will not be long from this day that they will leave the seminary grounds to either the high and low places of service or even to the dregs of society who are believed to be marginalized and are hungering for justice and acceptance. There will always be people to be used by God to meet the needs and challenges of humanity. We hope and pray that at this early students can discern the ministry they will undertake.
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The decision "to serve the Lord as ministers" is a rarity. Just look at statistics and immediately you see the very low percentage of "takers" or those who respond to the call. And the call is varied, not to mention the complexity of the demands. Surely there is always a reason to jump into the pond of "church service." Have we heard the phrase, "jumping board" (others call it "jumping pad)? The theological journey in the seminary becomes a means to an end. And what is that end? The students and anyone of us know, but God knows it best. One day, when the smoke clears, that is, when these preparations in the seminary are over, you can clearly see where graduates are placed. Their future addresses or office locations will spell the truth. We earnestly pray to the Lord that everything will be for the glory and honor of the Almighty God. For those who are in the field you can monitor the seminary graduates where they are now, and what they are doing to their respective ministries. We are enjoined to "arise and walk in the power of Christ." Shalom!
The decision "to serve the Lord as ministers" is a rarity. Just look at statistics and immediately you see the very low percentage of "takers" or those who respond to the call. And the call is varied, not to mention the complexity of the demands. Surely there is always a reason to jump into the pond of "church service." Have we heard the phrase, "jumping board" (others call it "jumping pad)? The theological journey in the seminary becomes a means to an end. And what is that end? The students and anyone of us know, but God knows it best. One day, when the smoke clears, that is, when these preparations in the seminary are over, you can clearly see where graduates are placed. Their future addresses or office locations will spell the truth. We earnestly pray to the Lord that everything will be for the glory and honor of the Almighty God. For those who are in the field you can monitor the seminary graduates where they are now, and what they are doing to their respective ministries. We are enjoined to "arise and walk in the power of Christ." Shalom!
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DR. IRVIN, GUEST LECTURER
DR. IRVIN, GUEST LECTURER
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Dr. Dale T. Irvin, academic dean of New York Theological Seminary (New York City, USA), ordained minister in the American Baptist Churches of USA and member of the Riverside Church in New York City, was UTS guest lecturer on World Religion at the Salakot Chapel on July 28, 2004. Most of his presentation dealt with "The History of the World Christian Movement," a two-volume project which he wrote with Scott W. Sunquist with a consulting team of more than 50 scholars fromaround the world. An open forum coordinated by Dr. Homer Wesley O, Refuerzo was held after his presentation.
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Irvin was introduced by Rev. Dr. Oscar S. Suarez, PCCL president and UTS OIC. Aside from being the academic dean of N.Y.T.S., Dr. Irvin also teaches "World Chritianity" at NYTS. He earned his Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary, and his Doctor of Philosophy from Union Theological Seminary (New York). Some of his published books are "Christian Histories, Christian Traditioning: Rendering Accounts" (Orbis Books, 1998), and "The Agitated Mind of God: The Theology of Kosuke Koyama" (with Akintude E. Akinade, Orbis Books, 1996). His articles appeard in a number of journals, among them "Christianity Today," "The Ecumenical Review," and "The Journal of Pentecostal Studies." He serves as the Executive Vice-President and member of the editorial board of "The Living Pulpit," a journal of preaching. He had also served as adjunct or visiting professor at the University of Uppsala (Sweden), Drew University Theological Seminary (New York), Union Theological Seminary (New York), Wake Forest University Divinity School, and Regent University School of Divinity. Tokens of appreciation was presented by Pres. Suarez at the end of the session.
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MSA AND BM OFFICERS INSTALLED
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Officers and advisers of the UTS Ministers’ Spouses Association (MSA) and Barangay McLennan (BM) were inducted into office by the Acting Academic Dean, Rev. Dr. Homer Wesley O. Refuerzo on July 28, 2004 at the Semnary Refectory. He also shared an inspirational talk with those in attendance.
Officers and advisers of the UTS Ministers’ Spouses Association (MSA) and Barangay McLennan (BM) were inducted into office by the Acting Academic Dean, Rev. Dr. Homer Wesley O. Refuerzo on July 28, 2004 at the Semnary Refectory. He also shared an inspirational talk with those in attendance.
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The MSA elected officers are the following: President--Arlene May G. Del Ro-sario; Vice-President--Feng dela Pena; Secretary--Lady Lhou M. Ganal; Treasurer--Annie Obando; Auditor--Armie Rubio; Public Information Officer--Phoebe Evangelista & Yvonne Villamin; Business Managers--Jeth Destor, Belinda Navarro, Sharon Gavino, Connie Mayandoc; Advisers--Prof. Mary Nebelsick, Prof. Nellie F. Apilado, Dr. Ruth M. Arichea.
The MSA elected officers are the following: President--Arlene May G. Del Ro-sario; Vice-President--Feng dela Pena; Secretary--Lady Lhou M. Ganal; Treasurer--Annie Obando; Auditor--Armie Rubio; Public Information Officer--Phoebe Evangelista & Yvonne Villamin; Business Managers--Jeth Destor, Belinda Navarro, Sharon Gavino, Connie Mayandoc; Advisers--Prof. Mary Nebelsick, Prof. Nellie F. Apilado, Dr. Ruth M. Arichea.
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On the other hand, the barangay officials are the following: Chair--Freda Q. Baliao; Secretary--Carmelita Catapang; Treasurer--James Guirhem; Auditor--Nephtali Rubio; Councilors--Eduardo Gavino, Edito Geronda, Peter Navarro, Jr., Jess Villamin, Jun Famisan, Jeffrey Gatdula, Gideon Maquiling, Gerry Ganal, and Yolanda Sotelo. Committee chairs: Peace and Order--Floreto Evangelista; Cleanliness and Beautification--Wilfredo Mayandoc; Project & Development--Edito Geronda; Sports and Recreation--Eduardo Gavino; Faith and Nurture--Jess Villamin; P.I.O.--Peter Navarro, Jr. Advisers: Rev. Anacleto G. Guerrero and Rev. Antonio Pacudan.
On the other hand, the barangay officials are the following: Chair--Freda Q. Baliao; Secretary--Carmelita Catapang; Treasurer--James Guirhem; Auditor--Nephtali Rubio; Councilors--Eduardo Gavino, Edito Geronda, Peter Navarro, Jr., Jess Villamin, Jun Famisan, Jeffrey Gatdula, Gideon Maquiling, Gerry Ganal, and Yolanda Sotelo. Committee chairs: Peace and Order--Floreto Evangelista; Cleanliness and Beautification--Wilfredo Mayandoc; Project & Development--Edito Geronda; Sports and Recreation--Eduardo Gavino; Faith and Nurture--Jess Villamin; P.I.O.--Peter Navarro, Jr. Advisers: Rev. Anacleto G. Guerrero and Rev. Antonio Pacudan.
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CHAPEL TIME SCHEDULE
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The UTS Worship Committee co-chaired by Dr. Homer Wesley O. Refuerzo and Dr. Ruth M. Arichea drew the following schedule of preachers during Chapel Services for the first three months of the School Year:
The UTS Worship Committee co-chaired by Dr. Homer Wesley O. Refuerzo and Dr. Ruth M. Arichea drew the following schedule of preachers during Chapel Services for the first three months of the School Year:
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June 11, 15 & 18--Rev. Dr. Daniel C. Arichea, Jr. (Bishop in Residence), June 29 & July 1--Rev. Dr. Homer Wesley O. Refuerzo (Administrative Assistant to the OIC); July 6 & 8--Rev. Dr. Paul Matheny (Coordinator, Graduate Studies Program); July 13 & 15--Rev. Antonio Pacudan (Coordinator, Theological Education by Extension); July 20 & 22-- Rev. Dr.Dennis Shu Maung (Coordinator, Doctor of Ministry Program); July 27 & 29--Rev. Dr. David P. Pascua; August 3 & 5--Dean of Duke Divinity School (?); August 10 & 12 --Rev. Anacleto G. Guerrero (Registrar & Coordinator, UTS Alumni Affairs); Rev. Mary Nebelsick (Coordinator, Master of Theology Program).
June 11, 15 & 18--Rev. Dr. Daniel C. Arichea, Jr. (Bishop in Residence), June 29 & July 1--Rev. Dr. Homer Wesley O. Refuerzo (Administrative Assistant to the OIC); July 6 & 8--Rev. Dr. Paul Matheny (Coordinator, Graduate Studies Program); July 13 & 15--Rev. Antonio Pacudan (Coordinator, Theological Education by Extension); July 20 & 22-- Rev. Dr.Dennis Shu Maung (Coordinator, Doctor of Ministry Program); July 27 & 29--Rev. Dr. David P. Pascua; August 3 & 5--Dean of Duke Divinity School (?); August 10 & 12 --Rev. Anacleto G. Guerrero (Registrar & Coordinator, UTS Alumni Affairs); Rev. Mary Nebelsick (Coordinator, Master of Theology Program).
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It was suggested that services on Tuesdays will be "Contemporary" and on Thursdays when the Word and Table are shared that it will be "Traditional."
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FOR THE RECORD
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Ms. Felicidad G. Catli who had worked with the UTS in some ways at the Ellinwood site earned a "Bachelor of Dishwashing" from Gilmor-Sloane University in Stony Point, New York on December 26, 1957. The "diploma" was signed by Dr. Ernie Moser, Ph.D., President; and Edna Moser, Ph.D., Vice President.
Ms. Felicidad G. Catli who had worked with the UTS in some ways at the Ellinwood site earned a "Bachelor of Dishwashing" from Gilmor-Sloane University in Stony Point, New York on December 26, 1957. The "diploma" was signed by Dr. Ernie Moser, Ph.D., President; and Edna Moser, Ph.D., Vice President.
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BRE SOCIETY ORGANIZED
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The thirty-three or so students in the Bachelor of Religious Education program elected their officers for SY 2004-2005 in early July at the Refectory. Elected officers are the following: President--Darrell Logan Delgado; Vice President--Katherine S. Clampiano; Secretary--Ronadelle L. Obana; Treasurer--Maria Fe Domingo; Auditor--Rosemarie Agonias; Public Information Officer--Floradel Medina and Rowena Hular. Advisers: Prof. Nellie F. Apilado and Dr. Ruth M. Arichea. Rev. Anacleto G. Guerreo inducted them to office.
The thirty-three or so students in the Bachelor of Religious Education program elected their officers for SY 2004-2005 in early July at the Refectory. Elected officers are the following: President--Darrell Logan Delgado; Vice President--Katherine S. Clampiano; Secretary--Ronadelle L. Obana; Treasurer--Maria Fe Domingo; Auditor--Rosemarie Agonias; Public Information Officer--Floradel Medina and Rowena Hular. Advisers: Prof. Nellie F. Apilado and Dr. Ruth M. Arichea. Rev. Anacleto G. Guerreo inducted them to office.
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UNIVERSITY CHURCH UPDATE
UNIVERSITY CHURCH UPDATE
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The Church Council of the PCCL University Church through the leadership of Dr. Anselmo Angue announced on July 11, 2004 during the Sunday worship service the appointment of Allen Munda and Ronnie Inis, M.Div. students, as church workers of the local worshiping congregation during the current school year. The two pastors will share leadership as ministers. Bernard Laconsay is designated as pianist to replace Faith Encarnacion who had served during the last school year. Outgoing church workers are Rev. Anacleto G. Guerrero (administrative pastor), Rev. Carmel V. Paet (assistant pastor), and Susan B. Miranda (CE worker).
The Church Council of the PCCL University Church through the leadership of Dr. Anselmo Angue announced on July 11, 2004 during the Sunday worship service the appointment of Allen Munda and Ronnie Inis, M.Div. students, as church workers of the local worshiping congregation during the current school year. The two pastors will share leadership as ministers. Bernard Laconsay is designated as pianist to replace Faith Encarnacion who had served during the last school year. Outgoing church workers are Rev. Anacleto G. Guerrero (administrative pastor), Rev. Carmel V. Paet (assistant pastor), and Susan B. Miranda (CE worker).
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The Dorm MANAGERS*
The Dorm MANAGERS*
(SY 2004-2005)
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Pastor Romeo Diaros
Men’s Dormitory (Philippines Annual Conference East)
Men’s Dormitory (Philippines Annual Conference East)
Ms. Dionisia de los Trinos
Women’s Dormintory
(Isabela District)
* Both are M.Div. Students
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UTS STUDENT COUNCIL
UTS STUDENT COUNCIL
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Unofficial results of the recently held UTS Student Council elections on Wednesday, July 28 were known by the academic community after the canvassing of ballots, but due to an "appeal" from one of the parties official proclamation could not be made. After the Thursday worship service at the Salakot, the academic dean who is concurrently the adviser and the chair of the UTS COMELEC stopped the proclamation and called for an en banc conference of the UTS COMELEC on July 29 to discuss the appeal and the issue. His co-chair is Nicodemus Tuban representing the students was not able to announce the official results of the election. It is one for the records as far as the presidency is concerned. Joel Bengbeng of the TUGON party and Jonathan P. Marcos of the UNLAD party got seventy-nine (79) votes each. It was gathered that the last ballot to be opened was declared "invalid" because of a very important provision of the SC Constitution. It could have made the difference and a winner inevitable.
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Other candidates who were known voted to their respective offices are the following: Vice-President--Lizette Pearl T. Raquel (91); Secretary--Caroline Carias (89); Trea-surer--Rodrigo Meneses (84); Auditor--Fe dela Pena (81); PRO--Henry B. Agonias (73). The senatorial candidates who made it: Ronnie T. Inis (101), Joatam Margarata (90), Jeric Cortado (90), Gilbert Galvan (85), Rolando Ramos (82), Julius Camannong (80), Loreza Ibarrola (80), Lily Ledesma (79), Edwin Catungal (79), Nepomuceno Amable (77), and Nephtali Rubio (77).
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UTS CHOIR ELECTS OFFICERS
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The UTS Choir elected its officers and advisers and were inducted into office during the Thursday worship service on July 29 at the Salakot Chapel. This school year’s choir officers are the following: President--Berlin Guerrero; Vice-President--Lily Ledesma; Secretary--Salane Padillo; Treasurer--Amy Sopronos; Auditor--Jonathan Velasco; Music Custodians--Maricris Moreno, Jonathan Gabuay, Ai Quizon; Advisers--Rev. Dr. Romeo del Rosario, Prof. Revelation Velunta; Rev. Prof. George Buenaventura, Rev. Dr. Afrie Songco-Joye. Rev. Dr. Homer Wesley O. Refuerzo, acting academic dean and administrative assistant inducted them to their respective posts.
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