Bringing Christ into the Marketplace and Winning the Marketplace for Christ

Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals

Mactan Chapter

June
2011

BCBP Celebrates 31st National Anniversary

Message for the
Month:
Do not let you
heart be troubled, have faith
for My light be
manifested
in
you

Special points of
interest:
Children Feeding :
June 5

With over two thousand six hundred BCBP

members coming by land,
sea and air, the once very
peaceful Dumaguete City
bustled with smiling and
pretty faces of Christian
businessmen and professionals who gathered there
for its 31st anniversary on
May 6 & 7, 2011. The
theme of this years anni- The participants in colorful shirts gathered for the Grand Breakfast
versary is "Remain In Me to a sumptuous breakfast started with the regisand Bear Much Fruit" - courtesy of ate Nene tration and distribution
John 15:5.
Tampus and friend who of kits at the Macias
Arriving very early on warmly welcomed the Sports Center in the
May 6, the Kuyas and ates group in her home.
morning of May 6. Frifrom Mactan were treated
The
celebration

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Bogo BCLP No.9 Receives Baptism in Holy Spirit

Inside this issue:

Kuya Nelson to
BOT

Ormoc Visit

31st NAC

Q&A

Fifteen participants of
BCBP Bogo Outreach
BCBLP #9 had their
baptism of the Holy
Spirit, May 14, 2011,
Saturday at the Holy
Family of Nazareth Parish, Lapaz, Bogo City.
The participants had
the best experience of
their life as they yielded
themselves to the power

of Holy Spirit and were

laid hands and prayed
over by their discussion group and assistant discussion group
leaders.
After the baptism, The participants being congratueach shared his or her
lated after the baptism
unique experience of
the evening like: feel- heavy burdens were
ing
renewed
and unloaded.
washed clean, as if
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Learn that to be kind is more important than to be right. Sometimes, a person doesnt need a
brilliant mind that speaks but a patient heart that listens.

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Bogo BCLP No.9 (continued from page 1)

Below is the list of the participants who were blessed with a
renewed relationship with Christ:
Kuya Mart & Ate Jenny Anton
CH Martin Pusta was there to
support Bogo

Kuya Edgardo
Echevaria

&

Ate

Nancy

Kuya Kent & Ate Christina Faciol

Ate Eva Villahermosa

BCBP Bogo Outreach is grateful to all the servants who unselfishly shared their time, effort and
resources to make the event successful, A JOB WELL DONE!
And to our BCBP Mactan governance for their undying support.

Kuya Victor & Ate Genevieve Tulod

Kuya Oliver Eata
Kuya Napoleon Yap

To the Participants:
CONGRATULATIONS!

Ate Laarni Genova

The BCLP Servants

Ate Marlina Lepon

Ate Erlinda Lim
Ate Melly Mendiola

Kuya Nelson elected to the BCBP Board of Trustees

Nelson Dauz

The new Board of

Trustees members were
announced during the
31st National Anniversary Celebration of the
Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and
Professionals, held May 6
and 7 in Dumaguete
City, Oriental Negros.
The new BOT members
will assume their positions on January 1, 2012,
and serve for three
years.
Representing the
Metro Manila area are
Joey Avellana (BCBP
Makati), Roy Calleja

(BCBP Q.C.) and Manny

Jimenez (BCBP Alabang).
Bert Masiclat (BCBP
Lipa), Mel Rebutica
(BCBP Binan-San Pedro),
and Angel Sabas (BCBP
Calamba) represent
Luzon; while Gau Arancillo (BCBP Iloilo), Nelson Dauz (BCBP Mactan/
Cebu), and Mayong Rodriguez (BCBP Ormoc)
represent the Visayas
region. Mindanao is represented by Joe Coruna,
Bong Pelaez and Jong
Tiro (BCBP Cagayan de
Oro).
Larry Veloso will join

the BOT as BCBPs past

president. The new BOT
members will go through
a process of discernment
to decide who among
themselves will be the
new BOT Chairman and
who will be the BCBPs
new president.
Also sitting on the
BOT are Fr Herb
Schneider, BCBPs Spiritual Director, and Doy
Nunag, Corporate Secretary and Legal Counsel.

www.bcbp-phil.org

Magical moments happen anywhere and everywhere when you carry an attitude and a heart full of
love, kindness and happy memories to give away.

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Chapter Heads Message :
He who has the Son
has life; he who does not
have the Son of God
does not have life 1 John
5:12
What is the value of
human life?
Today, all around the
world, armies of men and
women-scientists, doctors, nurses, chemists,
and researchers-show
how highly they value
human life by dedicating
their own lives to sustaining it.
But how does God
value human life? Consider these facts:
First: He created us.
Science has done a great
deal to preserve human

The Value of Human Life

life, but science cannot

create life. CREATION
AND LIFE BELONG TO
GOD ALONE!
Second: He redeemed
us through Christ. Jesus
demonstrated that God
is interested in saving
human lives when He
said, I came that they
may have life, and have it
abundantly (John 10:10)
He who has the Son
has life said John in 1
John 5:12. Make sure
you have the life that
matters most eternal
life with God.
The call of the church
against the Reproductive
Health Bill (RH Bill 5043)
is very strong that we

just cant ignore it.

The advocates argument of this bill is that;
the cause of poverty in
our country is over population. However, they
conveniently overlooked
the fact that it is not over
population that causes
poverty, it is corruption.
Hence, passing the Bill
into Law is not the answer to this ever challenging issue of poverty.
It is our outright and
moral obligation to eradicate a major cause of
poverty which is corruption. Say NO to RH Bill!
For it is said that creation
and life belong to God
alone!

CH Martin and
Agnes Pusta
CREATION AND
LIFE BELONG TO
GOD ALONE!

Publication Ministry Head Visits BCBP Ormoc

Our Publication Ministry head, Jun Gula, visited
our former outreach and
now Ormoc chapter as
an invited speaker for
their joint commitment
program last May 28.
Thirty-seven brothers
and sisters committed to
enter the BCBP Formation program and seven
committed to become
regular members of
BCBP Ormoc.
BCBP Ormoc started
as an outreach of BCBP
Mactan in 1995 and became a chapter in 1999.

The visit was an opportunity to renew the ties

between the two chapters.
The commitment
program was held at the
beautiful Sabin Resort
Hotel. It began with a
Holy Mass, then the talk
by kuya Jun before the
participants signed their
commitment cards. The
whole community feasted
on the sumptuous buffet
dinner and enjoyed the
wonderful Hawaiian
themed presentations.

Jun Gula with AMD

Mayong Rodriguez
and BCBP Ormoc
Leaders

New Regular Members and Associate Members

Never be tired of doing little things for others. Sometimes, those little things are the big things
which are treasured and kept in their hearts.

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BCBP Celebrates 31st ...(continued from page 1)

Early morning
arrival, Friday
May6.

Thanking the Lord

for the safe arrival

day. Early dinner was

served at 4:30 in the afternoon at the reception halls
of Negros Oriental Convention Center (NOCC).
Then all participants gathered for the assembly at
the main convention hall.
The La Residencia
Bro. Larry Veloso,
Almar where most BCBP President, led the
of BCBP Mactan
powerful praise and wordelegates stayed.
ship during the Assembly.
As traditionally done during national anniversaries,
the participants grouped
into 8 to 10 members
from different chapters for
the sharing and pray-over.
Often this is the most
beautiful part of the assembly as bonding and
healing happen.

The Grand Breakfast

was held the following day,
May 7, Saturday at the
NOCC. Negros Oriental
governor , Roel Degamo,
welcomed BCBP members
at the start of the Breakfast. There were 3 men
sharers; Bro. Mon Puno of
BCBP Sta. Rosa - Laguna,
Bro. Henry Tupaz of BCBP
Molo, and Bro. Jun Catan
of BCBP Manila.
There was something
new in this years Grand
Breakfast; there was a non
-BCBP member guest
sharer in the person of
Heidi Mendoza. She is the
government auditor who
exposed the anomalies in
the AFP, and now newly

The Registration at
the Lamberto
Macias Sports and
Cultural Center

The Grand Assembly at the Negros Oriental Convention Center

The Grand Breakfast Sharers

Sharer: Mon Puno

Businessman
BCBP Sta. Rosa, Laguna
To be ethical and moral in
the marketplace
Rediscovering spiritual roots

Sharer: Henry Tupaz

Orthopedic Surgeon
BCBP Molo Iloilo
Healing of Spiritual Blindness
Resisting temptation to settle
tax illegally

Sharer: Jun Catan

Entrepreneur Inventor
BCBP Manila
Live and lead by example the
true Love of God, Love for
Country, and Love for Family
and Community.

Guest sharer: Heidi Mendoza

COA Commissioner
Fighting corruption and
adhering true to the ideals
of honesty and integrity in
government service.

Obstacles dont frighten a heart that has a firm faith because it knows well that Gods love
doesnt abandon those who trust in Him.

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BCBP Celebrates 31st ...(continued from page 4)

appointed commissioner of
Commission on Audit. She
shared her struggle, sacrifices, and dangers in standing up for the truth in the
on going investigation on
the AFP funds anomalies.
The anniversary Holy
Mass was held at the
Macias Sport Center, at
4:30 PM of Saturday. 8
priests, including BCBP
spiritual director, Fr. Herb
Schneider, concelebrated
the Holy Mass with Dumaguete Bishop John F. Du as
main celebrant.
The grand fellowship
followed in the evening.
Dumaguete City Mayor,
Manuel Sagarbarria, took

the opportunity to welcome the BCBP members.

A sumptuous dinner was
served and the members
were treated to cultural
presentations from selected BCBP chapters.
Overall, the 31st Anniversary celebration was
excellent. Congratulations
to our brothers and sisters
in Dumaguete for the superb hosting of the 31st
anniversary. Praise and
thanks be to God for the
special blessings that made
it a great success.
The 32nd national anniversary will be held next
year Apr 13-14 in Manila.
See you there!

The whole assembly praying over COA

Commissioner Heidi Mendoza

Tour: Silliman University

The Concelebrated Mass

Colorful presentations at the

Fellowship Night
a street scene

Tour: The Forest Camp

Tour: Negros Oriental Capitol

Tour: Bacong Church - founded

1849

Patience with others is love. Patience with self is hope. Patience with God is faith. With Gods grace
may we live each day full of patience.

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The Dumaguete Experience

Nery Gula

My heart is filled withjoy as my children related

how they enjoyed their
wonderful Dumaguete
experiences.
Day one began with
the early morning breakfast at ate Nenes friend,
then the chill-chill after
the breakfast, to the city
tour which they had with
Jun. They were so
amazed at how big the
Silliman campus was and
the many things they
learned about the school.
When they finally
were billeted at La Residencia Dumaguete, it was
rest at last. It was their
first time to be in a hotel
and they had a grand
time enjoying the place,
even testing the strength

of the beds by jumping and

dancing on them.
On day two, they had a
tour with their aunt and
uncle from Tacloban and
they visited the Forest
Camp, Tierra Alta subdivision, and Bacong church.
They also had a side trip to
a souvenir shop at Bacong
where they bought a beautiful bejeweled hair clip for
me. How sweet!
In the afternoon they
attended the anticipated
mass prior to the fellowship night. One beautiful
thing they remembered
was the song sang during
the Peace be with you
part of the mass. They love
the way BCBP members
were greeting each other
with smiles and hugs and

beso-beso.
They left Dumaguete
City for Cebu early
Sunday morning via
Ceres bus. Their uncomfortable ride home
was made bearable by
the laughter and giggles
coming from the Ormoc
delegates who were
with them in the bus.
I am glad that though I
was not with my family
in Dumaguete, I feel like
I was there too with the
many experiences they
shared. In fact our eldest, Alyssa, said, Balik
nya ta didto , Ma. Why
not? In Gods time.

QUICK QUESTIONS (www.catholic.com/thisrock/quickquestions)

Q:

Is it OK to work on Sunday?

from work is necessary. We know that even God himself rests: "he rested on the seventh
A: day Rest
from all his work which he had done" (Gen. 2:2). In recognition of this, the Church obligates us
to rest on the Lords day. The Code of Canon Law states, "On Sundays and other holy days of obligation, the faithful are obliged to participate in the Mass. Moreover, they are to abstain from those
works and affairs which hinder the worship to be rendered to God, the joy proper to the Lords
Day, or the suitable relaxation of mind and body" (CIC 1247). However, the Church also recognizes that legitimate reasons excuse from this obligation. The Catechism of the Catholic
Church explains, "Family needs or important social service can legitimately excuse from the obligation of Sunday rest. The faithful should see to it that legitimate excuses do not lead to habits prejudicial to religion, family life, and health" (CCC 2185).
(Jim Blackburn)

Real joy isnt something you have in your hands; its something you carry in your heart.
Share it & it will come back to you a hundred fold.

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Smile at insults, laugh away anger, pay back arrogance with humility and your soul will forever be
at peace. Remember no one can hurt you without your consent.

Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals

Our Vision: Bringing Christ into the Marketplace and

Winning the Marketplace for Christ
The BCBP is a community of like-minded Christian Businessmen
and Professionals who have consciously decided to band together
to bring about the transformation of the marketplace.
Mactan Chapter

Chapter Head:

Martin B. Pusta
visit:

www.bcbp-phil.com

BREAKFAST
Venue: Crown Regency Suites
Weekly Schedule: Saturday 7:30 - 10:00 AM
1st Wk: Mens
2nd Wk: Joint (Mens & Ladies)
3rd Wk: Mens
4th Wk: Simultaneous (Mens & Ladies)
Contact Person: Doxie Cabasagan CP# 0920 4766218

April Breakfast Sharers

Ted and Doris Oliva
BCBP Mandaue
I sought the Lord and He changed my life
They were graduate of BCBP Mactan BCLP2, former Mandaue chapter Head, and former West Mindanao RCD.

Felix Rule
BCBP Mactan
We do not know what tomorrow may bring, but one
thing we are sure of ; our Lord and His promise are
with us

Telando and Exal Grape

BCBP Consolacion

Value each precious moment. Morning brings hope. Afternoon brings faith. Evening brings love. And
night brings rest. Wish you find them all today.