The Harvest.
For decades, the Harvest has been SVCF Diliman’s official newsletter. A continuing project headed by the Publit Team, it has been one channel where the fellowship’s voice is heard, and the unending stream of talents of its members is displayed.
During the recent years, the circulation of the Harvest was restricted to at most two issues a year because of some factors beyond our control. This year, we strive to bring back the Harvest in a whole new package, reinvented for the benefit & pleasure of everyone. With a goal of at least one issue a month, the Harvest aims to disseminate mainly the latest SVCF events and happenings to its members, and more importantly, to the Alumni, who have been our constant source of prayers and support. Finally, it is one of our undying goals that this newsletter be the medium for us to testify God’s faithfulness in our lives individually & as a fellowship.
Harvest Goes Online.
With the overwhelming opportunities and activities God is giving SVCF this year, it's impossible not to spread the news to the whole world (wide web, hehe) as well. Now, The Harvest is just a few clicks away. :) |
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Character Profile of an SV Alumna Right now, I'm sure all of us are struggling and cramming our way out of a hectic schedule and an almost impossible list of exams, papers, and deadlines. For us here in the State University, it is always easier to say "stay cool" than actually do it. But hey, take a peek at the quiet corners of the UP School of Economics, and you will find an SV alumna who stayed cool, kept her composure, trusted God, and made it all the way to the finish line in flying colors. She is, in every way, a testimony of grace under pressure. Read her life (written through the eyes of Ate Lovelle).. and learn. ;) -- Ed.
An Angel Without Wings
By Lovelle Reyes
Ever heard of an angel who walked on this side of the earth? Or then again, ever met one? I have. But this angel has no wings or halo for that matter.
With a general weighted average of 1.006 (the highest in UP), the angel I’m talking about is the University Valedictorian, a Summa Cum Laude, of SY 2002-2003. She’s an economics major, and is now having her doctorate at age 22.
The name? Saralyn Daway.
Does her name ring a bell? Well, it must, coz Saralyn Daway one of our very own. She’s an SVCFer, applicant of batch ‘99.
She’s a woman who attributes all her excellent achievements as a gift from God and thankfully, shares it to other people and fellow students.
Does her name ring a bell? Well, it must, coz Saralyn Daway one of our very own. She’s an SVCFer, applicant of batch ‘99.
She’s a woman who attributes all her excellent achievements as a gift from God and thankfully, shares it to other people and fellow students.
The Academics.
“What are your study habits?”, after all, a University Valedictorian must have a secret for her academic excellence. “I study at least four hours everyday.” Ate Sarah’s answer made me mentally count of my own study hours and quickly realized I would never be a summa cum laude material. But she quickly added that se does not study four hours straight.
“In between studying, I do my hobbies like surfing the net, watching television, and listening to broadway music. I figured out that I won’t be able to retain much of the information if I study for long hours. Also, I’m not a crammer. I wouldn’t be able to study well if I’m pressured for an exam tomorrow.”
When asked about what’s her feeling about being always number one, a shy smile swept her face. Despite everything, she is still not used to the compliments that people give her, especially in terms of academic achievements.
“For me, I always consider it a blessing from the Lord. My mom always reminds us of James 1:5-6, “If any one of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him..” she recited as if it came from the heart, with a smile.
With humility exceeding from her personality, Ate Sarah admitted that disappointments come especially on those subjects when she gets a grade lower than 1.0 “But then again, I’m always reminded that there are a lot of factors in obtaining a grade. Kaagad nawawala yung disappointment ko when I realize that I deserve the grade I got.”
Ate Sarah is currently taking up her doctorate at the UP School of Economics, plans to take a GRE and hopefully study abroad to finish her doctorate there.
The Personality.
Only the words “soft,” “gentle,” and “kind” are apt to describe Ate Sarah’s personality. Once you get to know her, you wouldn’t even think that she’d be able to scream or get angry at anyone. “Of course I get angry. I’m the type who lets the person know that I’m angry at him or her. But it fades away easily,” even if she herself admits that in fact, most of her friends attest that they have never seen her angry. She is always soft-spoken and composed, you’d wonder if she were an angel reincarnate.
One of her extracurricular activities is teaching Sunday School on children grades 1 and 2. Now that she has more free time with regards to her class schedule, she enjoys preparing the bible lessons she teaches the kids.
“I was asked to teach Sunday School when I was in second year college and I enjoyed it right away,” Ate Sarah related the experience of having to monitor kids which requires a lot of patience and responsibility. “I was a Sunday School kid din so I would like my students to experience the joy of knowing Christ in spite of their age.” With shining eyes, her face was full of joy and tenderness that you’d be a fool not to like her.
We burst into laughter and giggled like two high school girls when I asked Ate Sarah about a particular “kilig” moment that she will never forget. After all, with a beautiful face and a charming smile that could easily touch a guy’s heart, it is hard to believe that she never had a boyfriend or a formal suitor at least. “I already have a mental list of the qualities I want in a guy,” she confided laughingly. “He must love God above everying, must love me and my family, as for the means, hmm, maybe just enough to sustain a family.”
…And for the finishing touché, “kung pwede rin.. foreigner.” A sheepish smile was all over her face as she added that last part. Ate Sarah plans to teach in UP after finishing her dissertation and… have that family that she has always been praying for.
The Angel.
For a lot of people, Saralyn Daway is just another brainy person who happens to be so blessed with among other things, good looks, personality, and family.
So she’s not an angel. Okay, sue me. But beyond the economic law of supply and demand that she has mastered in every way, Sarah has a very blessed calling.
Her friends call her Sarah.
Her siblings call her Ate.
Her parents call her ‘Nak.
And God calls her His.
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New batch of leaders.
After a long process of nominations, interviews, grilling, deliberation, and prayers, frontlined by the Nomination and Election Committee (NELECOM), a new batch of leaders was elected to lead the fellowship this school year.
Other than the newly chosen President, Daniel Perez, (last year’s VP), the rest of the Executive Committee are new comers in this core group. They are Lovelle Reyes, Vice President; Beth Susi, Secretary; Mina Alcantara, Treasurer; and Jay dela Cruz, PRO. All of them were leaders in their respective committees last school year.
In all 50 years of SVCF’s existence, God has been faithful in providing & equipping servant-leaders from among the members of the fellowship. Let us continue to support and pray for these God-chosen executives that they may be good leaders amidst the demanding schedule and academic pressure in the university.
Steering the year ahead.
Working hand-in-hand with the ExeCom is the Steering Committee, comprised of all nine committee heads appointed to attend to the different areas of concern of the fellowship. The first meeting of the SteeringCom was held the whole day of June 16, at the SVCF Tambayan.
This year, SVCF carries on the existing purpose statement, “We exist to spread the passion for the Supremacy for Christ in all things for the joy of all peoples.” With this purpose, SVCF envisions to focus on these four main aspects: Discipleship, Evangelism, Mission, and Intercession.
SVCF continues to aim for the growth of the members in their spiritual maturity through the continuance of the Foundation Groups and Small Groups. Jerry Bridges’ Pursuit of Holiness will be used as the primary material. Meanwhile, the Book of Acts will be tackled during the weekly Large Group fellowships or what we all know as BIG-F.
One big change for this year, however, would be the partitioning of the Evangelism and Missions Committee into two separate entities to further give emphasis to the needs of the university, and our role, as Christians, in aiding them. Furthermore, we also aspire to give emphasis on intercession, not only during Daily Prayer Meetings, and Prayer Partnerships. SVCF aspires to develop among its members the burden to cover every SVCF event with prayer.
The following are members of this year’s SteeringCom, and their respective handled committees: Phoebe Guerra, MemCom; Dyan Sison, Finance; Hannah San Diego & Gilbert Tinio, EvanCom; Ark Principe, MissionsCom; Feona Turalde, LargeGroup; Frank Narra, SmallGroup; JB Soriano & Benjie Gonzales, Externals; Hilda Naval and Paolo Gonzales, ISCFCom; Andrew Aleta, PrayerCom; and finally, Rhiza Sanchez, Publit.
Four SV leaders fresh from KC.
One Life. This, in a nutshell, is the theme of the recently concluded Kawayan Camp 2K4, where 4 of our very own leaders, Jay dela Cruz, Ark Principe, JB Soriano & Paolo Gonzales, along with other delegates from different regions nationwide, spent a month-long extensive leadership training focused mainly on campus ministry, which greatly prepared them for leadership in our chapter.
Jay, Ark, JB, and Paolo, are very much involved now in the ExeCom; MissionsCom & Manila Leaders Council (comprised up of leaders from different IVCF chapters); Externals; and ISCF, respectively.
KC is a camp annually held and spearheaded by our umbrella organization, Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship.
Much gratitude to our Alumni sponsors, who were of support to these delegates - through finances, prayers, and encouragement. It is because of your kind hearts that such opportunities for student leaders are made possible.
Thank you very much.
New Staffworker.
After almost four years, Kuya Eric Sabacan’s term as the chapter’s staffworker has reached its end. Taking her place is Ate Cheery Orozco, (whose brother, Kuya Genesis, is incidentally, an SVCF alumnus). Other than working as full-time staffworker at IVCF, Ate Cheery is also taking up some units in Islamic Studies at the University, thus allowing her to pass by the tambayan every once in a while. Her regular campus visit is scheduled on Mondays. She was assigned as the speaker for the first BigF of the year (which pushed through last June 25), with an exhortation on the introduction of the book of Acts.
From Esbi, Welcome to the family, Ate Cheery!
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Esbi Facts and Figures.
w 58 is number of members who renewed this sem.
w 3 is the number of units Ate Kat has this sem (ayaw pa talagang gumraduate!ü)
w 1200 pesos is the cost of a front row seat in Christian Bautista’s solo concert this July 30 at Onstage.
w 3 is the number of times Ate Jam took ES 12.ü
w 15 is the number of alumni who passed by Jollibee Philcoa one Friday night after bigF and had some kinda fellowship with SV mems.
w 12 is the number of small groups & foundation groups this sem at SV.
w 40 is the average number of people attending bigFs in the last 3 weeks.
w 10 is the approximate number of SV bloggers (ano kamo?ü).
w 14 is the number of times the word “bakat” appeared in the logbook, for the meantime.
Mga tanong ng Bayan.
w Bakit yellow ang favorite color ni Ate Lovelle?ü
w Ano ba talaga ang name ng logbook? (Potchi, Puss, Bobby or Bibo?)
w Kambal ba talaga si Benjie and Paolo?
w Nagkatuluyan ba talaga si Erna and Jay?
w Sino ang mga Christian Friends (fans club ni Ian) sa SV?
w Bakit hanggang ngayon, wala pa ring girlfriend si Kuya Matt?ü
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