Alumni Newsletter: Volume 2, No.3, August 2004
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UTS Prepares for 97th Founding Anniversary
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The UTS Celebration Design Team chaired by Rev. George O. Buenaventura held a meeting on August 10 to brainstorm on the coming 97th Founding Anniversary of Union Theological Seminary on November 21-23. The committee is composed of faculty, staff and student representatives.
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Among others, the primary focus is "Responsive Theological Education: Our Common Journey as People of God" which is actually the theme of the celebration this school year. Some of the featured activities mentioned are the following: Alumni lectures, barrio olympics ("barriolympics"), field education display, fair, open house, workshops, texting game, and others. Worship and reflection will be led by the community with guest preachers and lecturers mounting the rostrum. Invited guests were mentioned and recommended and they will be sent formal invitation for this purpose. (Names are withheld until confirmed. -Ed.)
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One of the highlights of the celebration will be a conferral of a Doctor of Divinity (D.D.) degree, honoris causa, to one of the former UTS professors, upon recommendation and approval of the proper seminary committee and board, respectively.
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Other members of the UTS Celebration Design Team are the following: Faculty---Prof. Noel Suministrado, Prof. Mary Nebelsick, Prof. Debbie Fagaragan, Prof. Revelation Velunta, Dr. Ruth M. Arichea, Prof. Anacleto G. Guerrero; Staff---Albert Velasquez, Aileen Carbonell, Merced Hayag, Sheran Villareal; Student- representatives---Allen Munda (M.Div.), Joatam Margarata (B.Th.), Katherine S. Clampiano (B.R.E.), and Joel Bengbeng (SC President). The group meets time and again for developments.
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Straight from the Heart. . .
By Rev. Anacleto G. Guerrero
UTSAA Coordinator/Editor
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Derek Prime in his book "Drawing Power" said, "Whether we make cement or a cake, we need to mix the ingredients in the right proportions."
Derek Prime in his book "Drawing Power" said, "Whether we make cement or a cake, we need to mix the ingredients in the right proportions."
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That gives a clear picture of what should be done by our learners or students in their daily grind in school. It is also a basic reminder to our graduates, our alumni so to speak, who are now serving as church workers out there in the local churches, in the mission fields and pastoral stations. It’s easy to assume that they are making "cement" or making "cakes" in their own special way. However, a ringing tone is inevitably heard, that the "ingredients" of study and work are to be mixed in the right proportions.
That gives a clear picture of what should be done by our learners or students in their daily grind in school. It is also a basic reminder to our graduates, our alumni so to speak, who are now serving as church workers out there in the local churches, in the mission fields and pastoral stations. It’s easy to assume that they are making "cement" or making "cakes" in their own special way. However, a ringing tone is inevitably heard, that the "ingredients" of study and work are to be mixed in the right proportions.
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In school, students (a.k.a. seminarians) are exposed to various theological expositions, different religious persuasions, conventional or unconventional approaches to events, systematic or traditional expressions of interpretations of the scriptures, and even down-to-earth or dogmatic treatment of problems. We have a good conglomeration of personalities on campus, expressed, articulated or demonstrated. On Tuesdays and Thursdays the Salakot Chapel pulpit has become a good venue to advance an exegetical exploration, a prophetic or archaic interpretation of the scriptures, a dogmatic or existential belief, a universalistic or selective reality of these concerns. It’s not a mess though. It just advances a challenge to find yourself, to find your way, to find the answers to a defined or undefined quest. Are there proportions in the ingredients of absorbing the tenets of faith and belief? Leave it to logic and reason.The danger: some minds are confused and others come to their senses.
In school, students (a.k.a. seminarians) are exposed to various theological expositions, different religious persuasions, conventional or unconventional approaches to events, systematic or traditional expressions of interpretations of the scriptures, and even down-to-earth or dogmatic treatment of problems. We have a good conglomeration of personalities on campus, expressed, articulated or demonstrated. On Tuesdays and Thursdays the Salakot Chapel pulpit has become a good venue to advance an exegetical exploration, a prophetic or archaic interpretation of the scriptures, a dogmatic or existential belief, a universalistic or selective reality of these concerns. It’s not a mess though. It just advances a challenge to find yourself, to find your way, to find the answers to a defined or undefined quest. Are there proportions in the ingredients of absorbing the tenets of faith and belief? Leave it to logic and reason.The danger: some minds are confused and others come to their senses.
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We heard someone say, "Is this the place where our future church leaders are molded? Is this the venue where our ministers are prepared?" Well, comrade, you are in a seminary!
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Brethren out there in the thick of church life, what do you think? Are our students and church workers making "cement" or are they making a "cake"? Whatever they are doing, are they mixing the ingredients in the right proportions? Are they helping the church, or are they doing otherwise?
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Yes, we have "cements" and "cakes" to mix. What are we doing with the ingredients God has provided his creation? God is giving us opportunities to do the right thing. Let spoilage be gone!
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"SALU-SALO SA SALAKOT"
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It was an evening of "unity and thanksgiving" which the Union Theological Student Council (UTSSA) has sponsored on August 24, Tuesday. The UTSSC called the dinner-fellowship "Salu-salo sa Salakot" (SSS). It was to "celebrate the essence of our community life: unity in diversity."
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The UTSAA claims that that "special night" was their expression of their "desire to serve the community and to exhibit our pursuit of harmony." The night was replete with clean fun, music and entertainment. Faculty, staff, students and other members of the community were in attendance. We were informed that Dr. Oscar S. Suarez was the principal sponsor. The program hosts that night were Marie Tess Cruz (M.Div. Junior) and Allan Balang (M.Div. Senior). Kudos also to the Ministers’ Spouses Association for their very active participation, specially in the food preparation.
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REFECTORY REVIVED
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The seminary refectory is revived and opened in July to cater to students during school days, that is, from Monday to Friday. Some enterprising ministers’ spouses have accepted the challenge to prepare food for those who are not able to cook their pro-visions, particularly those who are in the dormitories.It was a relief to many students, even to some members of the seminary staff and residents of Barangay McLennan. We were informed that even college students have availed of the cheap and nutritious food sold at the refectory. Adjacent to the refectory is an improvised bookstore and canteen operated by some students through the leadership of Dr. Ruth M. Arichea.
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ON LEAVE
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Rev. Dr. Paul Matheny, Prof. Mary Nebelsick and their daughter Rachel will be away for nine months starting September. They will be rendering some routine "reports" to their church supporters and talk about their ministries here in the Philippines. We have been informed that the family will be attending "special studies" in New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.A. for most of their stay in their homeland. Paul teaches theology, Christianity and culture, and Mary takes care of Bible and Interpretation courses particularly Old Testament subjects, while Rachel attends school at the Adventist International School in Silang. They plan to be back in June 2005.
Rev. Dr. Paul Matheny, Prof. Mary Nebelsick and their daughter Rachel will be away for nine months starting September. They will be rendering some routine "reports" to their church supporters and talk about their ministries here in the Philippines. We have been informed that the family will be attending "special studies" in New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.A. for most of their stay in their homeland. Paul teaches theology, Christianity and culture, and Mary takes care of Bible and Interpretation courses particularly Old Testament subjects, while Rachel attends school at the Adventist International School in Silang. They plan to be back in June 2005.
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BENGBENG INDUCTED
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Joel Bengbeng, a Master of Divinity senior was inducted as president of the UTS Student Council on August 12 by Acting Dean, Rev. Dr. Homer Wesley O. Refuerzo, during the Thursday chapel service. He was inducted alone after he was declared winner over his lone rival, Jonathan Marcos, a Master of Divinity middler, by the student COMELEC. A tie in the presidential race has to be resolved after the student elections. Other elected officers were previously inducted into office by the Rev. Dr. Oscar S. Suarez, PCU president and concurrently UTS O.I.C.
Joel Bengbeng, a Master of Divinity senior was inducted as president of the UTS Student Council on August 12 by Acting Dean, Rev. Dr. Homer Wesley O. Refuerzo, during the Thursday chapel service. He was inducted alone after he was declared winner over his lone rival, Jonathan Marcos, a Master of Divinity middler, by the student COMELEC. A tie in the presidential race has to be resolved after the student elections. Other elected officers were previously inducted into office by the Rev. Dr. Oscar S. Suarez, PCU president and concurrently UTS O.I.C.
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GOMEZ: S.U. AWARDEE
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Bishop Emeritus, Rev. Dr. Hilario M. Gomez, Jr., one of our seminary graduates and former professor of UTS received an award for Peace Advocacy and Religious Life during the 103rd Silliman University Founder’s Day on August 3-30, 2004. Congratulations, Larry!
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ALUMNI WEBSITE
UTS graduates all over the world,
particularly those based in the Philippines,
visit our UTS Alumni WEBSITE in the Internet. Visit . . .
http://uts-alumni.blogspot.com
http://uts-alumni.blogspot.com
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MALOU HONORED
MALOU HONORED
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Of course, UTS graduates from 1981 to the present remember the name Malou Penaflor. She has opted to "retire" after twenty-three years (yes, 23!) of faithful service at the Registrar’s Office as secretary, and for sometime as Officer-in-Charge of the Registrar’s Office. Tributes were expressed, both by the Philippine Christian University and Union Theological Seminary communities. UTS-PCU Faculty and Staff tendered a "tribute" to Malou on the 24th of August at the UTS Registrar’s Office. Expressions of gratitude and friendship were given that afternoon. On August 30, a Certificate of Appreciation was handed to Malou from the Registrar and his staff. We were informed that Malou will undertake some fruitful ventures for her family. (Note in jest: Please refrain from asking us how young she is.) We do not only say thanks, but we also say, "May God’s blessings be yours always."
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DESIGNATIONS
DESIGNATIONS
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Several individuals were designated to handle work both in the office of the Registrar and in the UTS Alumni Affairs desk. In the registrar’s office, Mrs. Aileen Isidro Carbonell, who served as UTS faculty secretary for sometime will be the secretary. On the other hand, in the UTS Alumni Affairs desk, a student-assistant will help the UTS Alumni Affairs Coordinator in handling communications and mailing. Ms. Katherine S. Clampiano is our Alumni Affairs student-assistant.
Fellow Alumni:
If you want to get in touch with me by e-Mail,
send communication via
revagg@hotmail.com
revagg@hotmail.com
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If you want to visit my website try
If you want to visit my website try
http://revagg.blogspot.com
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