SULADS J
o u r n a l July-September 2014
SULADS
reaching the unreached feature 6 MANGYANS:
THE FEARFUL NOMADS Pete Barolo
8 TWO GRAMMIES VISIT Jeoffrey Piluden
11 A SURPRISE FOR CRISEL Sarah Famisaran
13 I’M YOUR MOTHER Sarah Famisaran
columns 3 EDITOR’S NOTE
One Soul at a Time
4 NEWS 15 STAFF’S SPACE Faith Ministry
16 H.E.A.L. CORNER
Guava: The Superfruit
20 TALKING HANDS 21 LITERARY I Am Deaf
Editor Liz Darnelle Ang
Layout and Design
22 PRAYER LIST 24 SNAPSHOT
Marveluz Blessie Ensencio
Contributors
Pete Barolo Sarah Famisaran Daryl Famisaran Jeoffrey Piluden Victor Paradero, Jr. Rowena Sandot Elmer Aguro
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about the cover The SULADS Comprehensive School for the deaf is now home to 13 students with special needs — a place where they can learn and express themselves.
EDITOR’S NOTE One Soul at a Time The SULADS’ work to incorporate our motto of reaching the unreached was recently added to the ministry to the deaf, and to the Mangyan tribe in Mindoro. God desires that His love and grace be brought to every person no matter how low or wretched they may be. Jesus’ ministry often was found working faithfully in touching personally the onesoul audience. He had sympathy and compassion upon the individual’s struggles in life and gave them undivided attention. Because of that one soul, the truth was often spread to thousands. So in this edition we’d like to share how SULADS is answering God’s call in carrying His message of everlasting life to those who can’t hear and the native Mangyans through Christ’s method of witnessing one soul at a time. “We are not to wait for souls to come to us; we must seek them out where they are… There are multitudes who will never be reached by the gospel unless it is carried to them.” Christ Object Lesson, p. 229. In these last days, it takes moral bravery to do God’s work without delay. It is also our privilege to not only look forward to but to hasten the coming of Jesus Christ.
SULADS Journal is published triannually by SULADS, Inc., a non-government and nonprofit charitable educational institution in the Philippines which aims to educate and inspire the unreached indigenous people. SULADS come from the Manobo term sulad which means brother or sister. It is also an acronym for Socio-ecomic Uplift, Literacy, Anthropological, and Developmental Services. SULADS, Inc. Mountain View College Mt. Nebo, Valencia City, Bukidnon 8709 info@suladsasia.org
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NEWS
Almond Milk Donation SULADS was blessed to receive 330 boxes of almond milk from Elder Park and Wang, Inhu from Korea in July 23, 2014. The 190mL almond milk carton contains a healthier option compared to soft drinks, sweet juices, chocolate beverages that many drink. Some of these boxes will be sold to help support the work done in SULADS.
SULADS Main Office Expansion
Roof repair and re-painting
SULADS Office expansion
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Ever felt like you can’t breathe due to so little space and a crowd of people? Well, this is how the staff felt in the small SULADS main office. In the month of August 2014, SULADS Main Office started to be renovated and expanded. The tarnished office roof was fixed while there will be more ongoing renovations done indoors in the extended area, where the office staff may have enough space to do the work efficiently for the Lord.
NEWS National Literacy Award Candidate On August 12-14, 2014, the official judges for the National Literacy Awards came in the SULADS Main Office in Mountain View college to conduct an onsite validation on the work that was being done in SULADS for the native people of Philippines. As nominee for the Most Outstanding Literacy Program, the organization was privileged to share the different tribal cultures, the history, and how the holistic work in reaching the people has changed lives for the better. During the postconference on the 13th, one of the judges gave her observation that the love for service to the Lumads was very evident in SULADS as it helps the less fortunate in the mountains and seas through health, education, agriculture, & livelihood.
Bankakaw - a welcome dance
Fancy drill presentation by the SCHSL students
The validators - (L-R) Aurea Jean Abad, Susan Carandang, and Czarina Abellonar
The validators’ interview with the SCHSL students
The guests applauded at the opening presentations
The validators, guests, staff, and learners pose after the validation
A panoramic view during the Open Forum
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Mangyans: The Fearful Nomads
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he secluded Mangyan tribe at Kimale in the interior of Mindoro Island has little exposure of the outside world. Dressed in bahag (“G-string”), the people live in fear of bukaw (the dead that turn into a monster). Satan has a strong control in their everyday life by their superstitious beliefs: Early Writings, p.219-220 states, “In consequence of the popular errors of the immortality of the soul and endless misery, Satan takes advantage of another class and leads them to regard the Bible as an uninspired book… And near the close of time, when the delusions of Satan should increase, it was to be so multiplied
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that all who desired might have a copy, and, if they would, might arm themselves against the deceptions and lying wonders of Satan.” If someone died, according to their old custom, they will wrap the corpse in mats, blanket, or plastic and set the body leaning beside the tree before nightfall in or near water because the bukaw is afraid of water. The bukaw is believed to come back and annihilate everyone in the house, so all the family will quickly grab anything they can in the house and run the other direction. Therefore, the Mangyans are nomads that the government has difficulty in educating.
The SULADS came to establish its school at the “no man’s land”, the cemetery, which is in the middle of the different small villages located in the far distant mountains. Sir Manuel arrived in 2012 cleaning up the area with no Mangyan seen anywhere for days due to the fear that enveloped their lives. He began to play his guitar and sing songs when the children called out to him to come. The children called out, “Sir, come quick because the bukaw is coming!” Sir Manuel stated, “I’m not afraid of the bukaw.” He began to sing, “On a hill, far away, stood an old rugged cross...” The children were in awe as they saw the bukaw vanished away. They listened attentively to the stories told and the songs sung as Sir Manuel taught them. At one point, Sir Manuel wanted to show the children not to be afraid of the bukaw anymore. He led the children to the area where the bukaw was, and they started to cry to the teacher and said, “No, Sir! No, Sir! We’re
scared!” Their feet were on a stand still, no longer following Sir Manuel as he went over to the area to fill his bottle with the river’s water. “No, you’re going to die. Don’t drink it! You are our only teacher,” they pleaded with him. They were certain Sir Manuel would die, but he didn’t. The amazed children went home and told their parents that the God of SULADS is more powerful than the bukaw.
You are our “only teacher. The work among the Mangyan people proves how real the God we serve is. “A quick work will the Lord do in our world, for Satan is preparing his forces to seek to overcome the remnant people who love God and keep His commandments… We know how powerful are the hosts of Satan; but God is more powerful than they. Our risen Saviour is all-sufficient for our needs.” Loma Linda Messages, p. 404.
Manuel Roda and Pete Barolo are serving the Mangyans of Kimale, Occidental Mindoro.
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two
GRAMMIES
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’m 19 year old Jeoffrey and the only child in the family. Because I was born deaf, both maternal and paternal grandparents gave much attention to me. The family showered me with much love to show that they care since I was a special child. However, there is no school for the deaf in our area. So I grew up not having any education because the school nearby does not accept deaf children as there was no qualified teacher for special children. Thus, I was exposed to whatever there was I could find. As a non-Seventh-day Adventist, I learned to drink liquor like my companions who taught me the vice. I also learned to smoke and gamble. Many a night I would come home late, drunk. This kind of life troubled my family as they do not see a good future for me.
Jeoffrey singing a song for the Lord through signs
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Joy, the volunteer assistant at the SULADS Deaf School, found me in Kalilangan town. She was close to my family as a neighbor. She told them that there was a School for the Deaf that was to soon open operated by SULADS. There is a dormitory where the students could stay, and they can enjoy life on the campus under the care of the teachers. “This
sounds like good news!” my aunt said. “This is a good alternative where Joefrey can be away from his friends who do nothing everyday but play cards, gamble and get drunk in the evening like his father.” So I’m now at the School for the Deaf as one of the students. My mom left home to find a job so she could support me. Therefore, I was left in the care of my aunt, who also was worried over me being a drunkard. Moreover, as I am now with the SULADS School for the Deaf, it is a big relief for her. However, I, who was abruptly separated from my friends, found it hard adjusting to the new life at the SULADS School. At first, I would sneak out of campus to satisfy my craving to smoke. I expressed that I would like to go home as I missed my old friends. This my teachers understood but they just encouraged me to stay. With our daily morning and evening worship in the dormitory, little by little with much prayer, I was able to cope and am now enjoying life at the Deaf School. Joy went to Kalilangan one day to get food supplies for me. She came home with my two
Grammies. They came with no extra clothes as they planned to go home right away. They just wanted to pay me a surprise visit. They were not able to arrive that day because they were stranded in the nearby community because of the heavy downpour. In the early morning Joy arrived telling them that the two Grammies were at the
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I do not drink, smoke, and gamble anymore as I have learned that it is not good to be drinking liquor. Tell Dad to stop that habit.
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house where they spent the night. They came to surprise me because they missed me already. When Ma’am Sha told me about this, I was delighted. I left my work that early morning and ran to meet my visitors. I was in a hurry mumbling something on my way, “Oh! Grammies, I miss you, I miss you. I cannot believe you are visiting me; this is too good to be true!” Meeting the two oldies at last, I gave each a tight hug and a pat on their backs just mumbling words they cannot understand trying to tell them, “Oh, how I SULADS | JUNE - SEPT 2014 9
missed you. Thank you for your visit! Thank you for your love!” Then releasing from the long embrace and wiping their tears away, the two oldies just embraced and kissed me again and again as they cannot express much as they don’t know how to communicate with sign language. I then started my long story in sign language telling my two Grammies of my good life I am enjoying now. I said, “I do not drink, smoke, and gamble anymore as I have learned that it is not good to be drinking liquor. Tell Dad to stop that habit. It is not good.”
observing how I was doing. They found me enjoying school together with my classmates. They were very happy to see my paper work. I was doing great in class, and I have learned a lot. Most of all, they saw the big change in me; how I sweated as I worked in the garden. In addition the best news they could give my aunt and mom is the new life I have now. I do not drink, smoke, or gamble. 2 Corinthians 5:17 shows how I have changed, “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
One Grandma said, “Tell him his Dad was drunk the night before we left.” When Ma’am Sha signed to me about that I said, “I’m willing to go home and give him a good job so he may know that this is not a good habit. I will show to him that I do not do that anymore. He should find work to help and support me here.”
During lunch that day before they left, Ma’am Sha told me to pray before we ate; and I did it with much effort for the first time. This brought joy to the faces of my two Grammies who could not believe their eyes to see the sudden transformation they see in me.
My two Grammies stayed for another day and sat in my class
Jeoffrey Piluden is a Grade 1 student of the SULADS Comprehensive School for the Deaf.
We would be glad to read your mission stories, comments and suggestions! You can share it with us at pub@suladsasia.org. 10 SULADS | JUNE - SEPT 2014
A Surprise for Crisel
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risel, a fifteen year old girl, comes from a non-Seventhday Adventist home. But her uncles and aunts from her father’s family are. It was her aunt who introduced her to us when she learned of our new Seventh-day Adventist School for the Deaf. She loves and enjoys school. As this is her first time to be away from home, her father called one day to check on her. “How is my girl? Is she doing well? How is she doing in school? How about...” And a lot more questions came to make sure that his daughter is fine. I assured him that Crisel is in good hands as we treat every student as a member of our family. I noticed that our students never mention about going home. Everyone enjoys each other’s company as a new family
in this new home and school for the Deaf. Sometimes all of us go out as a school family visiting churches when invited. In this way the students can be exposed to people and they feel loved as church members express their love to them. This is also their first time to enjoy church as they have never been treated in this way. On the other hand, the brethren express their joy having experienced for the first time listening to our deaf students sound their songs heartily as they sing also with their hands in signs. They sing it as if they know the lyrics well as they voice it out loud mumbling words no one can understand. But the message is clear penetrating into the hearts of the brethren as tears come to their eyes seeing that even these deaf can praise and worship the Lord. SULADS | JUNE - SEPT 2014 11
It was not known to us that as we visit churches, the brethren tell the story of having blessed to hear the deaf sing. This story reached Crisel’s aunts and uncles. They, too, told Crisel’s father of her daughter’s performance singing, reciting memory verses in churches with her hand in signs she learned from school. “This sounds too good to be true!” her father said. “This is good news to me! When the Adventist church is helping my daughter, I don’t have any reason at all why I will not join this church. It is evident now that my daughter belongs to this church even if she is not yet baptized. I want to learn more of the doctrines. Do you have somebody to give us Bible study?” He asked. And so Bible studies began for the whole family. We were invited again one Sabbath at Pangantucan church, a place near Crisel’s home. We were having Sabbath School and were in front. I was interpreting for them as one was reading the mission report, when Crisel who was able to look back, stood up, and ran out not minding the crowd. There in the entrance of the church she hugged a man, a lady, a boy, and
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Crisel receives an award with her father during the 1st closing exercises of the School for the Deaf
a baby as if they were in a surprise reunion as they wiped their tears from their eyes. Everybody looked back and watched this teary drama. We later learned that this was Crisel’s family who came to see her and join her in worship in our church. After the Sabbath worship, we had a long talk with her parents and there we learned that they have just been baptized to join Crisel in this church, who loves and is taking care of her. What a surprise for Crisel and a joy for us as well and most especially to the host of Angels and Jesus in Heaven. Crisel Apostol is a Grade 1 student in the SULADS Comprehensive School for the Deaf.
I’m Your
mother!
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chool break! Everybody was happy to visit home. Although life at the School for the Deaf is fun, dorm life, garden, farm, and school, yet home is still sweet to hear as they have missed their families. Yes, there is no place like home. Rossel and Gilan went home, too. These two deaf sisters came from Bugahon Literacy Center, one of the mountain schools operated by SULADS. They have never visited home since the opening of classes in June. I presume that their parents have so missed them. And who would not? They have been away for the first time. January came and the students started to come. “Tomorrow starts classes again and I presume that everybody will be around”, I told my husband who is teaching the class. Class day came, but Rossel and
Gilan have not arrived yet. Maybe they are still extending their Christmas vacation, or they don’t have money for fare. Two weeks, three weeks, one month passed but the two sisters never came. “What happened to Rossel and Gilan? Why are they not here yet?” their classmates asked. “I don’t know! I don’t have any idea,” I said. But I supposed something must be the matter. I called Angelle, a student at Mountain View College and a cousin of the two sisters, inquiring about them; but she didn’t have any information either. “There must be some reason why these two sisters aren’t back yet.” I requested my nephew Jeff to go to their village in the mountain school. I sent money making it sure for whatever problem they might have. Sure enough they don’t have money for their fare. Oh how happy they were seeing Jeff and much more when they knew that he was sent for them. Right away they prepared SULADS | JUNE - SEPT 2014 13
their things and gave each in their home, a teary hug as if they would not see each other again. Hopping onto the motorbike the two sisters held on for their lives as Jeff sped down the mountain dirt trail. I waited for them downtown where we will take a public transport back to school campus. At last they arrived. Jumping off from the bike the two ran to meet me and wrapped me with their tight hugs crying. “Why? What took you so long?” I asked in sign language. They looked at each other, looked at me and hugged me again as they continued to cry. “Why what’s wrong?” I was puzzled now. “Something must be wrong. Tell me, tell me, what’s wrong?” I said. Then their hands went so fast signing as some people around were looking at us, curious or maybe entertained as we talked in signs. The two looked at each other and looked at me and sobbed. “It’s alright,” I said as I hugged them. When they have gathered courage enough wiping their tears from their eyes, the elder sister said, “We
cannot go back home anymore. We have no more home to go to. Our parents parted ways, and they left leaving us to the care of uncles and aunties. But they can’t understand us as they don’t know how to sign like you do. Would you be willing to have us stay in our school? We have no more home. We have no more parents. We don’t know where they went.” Poor girls! My heart ached for them. “I am your mother!” I signed as I was now choked with tears. “Our school is your home. Sir Daryl, your teacher, is your father, too. Don’t worry, we love you as our own children. We will just pray for your parents that sometime soon they will come back for you.” When the parents came last Thursday for our school closing ceremony, Rossel and Gilan were crying again. I know they missed their parents. And I know how painful it is for them. “Girls, I am your mother! Don’t worry,” I consoled. “As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you.” Isaiah 66:13
This article is written by Sarah Famisaran who teaches in the SULADS Comprehensive School for the Deaf with her husband Daryl Famisaran.
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STAFF’S SPACE
faith
Ministry
“T
he means in our possession may not seem sufficient for the work, but if we will move forward in faith abundant resources will be opened before us, if the work be of God, He himself, will provide the means for its accomplishment.“ Man of Destiny, p.325. This quote from the Spirit of Prophecy has been my source of strength refueling me always to move forward in SULADS ministry. I call this work “A FAITH MINISTRY”, because it’s supported by faith and financed by miracles. We’ve gone through a lot of experiences that solidify this unique adage. There were times when we have nothing in our bank account. I remember when we just
bent down on our knees telling the Lord of the soon coming of our missionaries. Because every time they come down from their mission fields, we need money for their allowance. I was on my way to General Santos City to meet our twenty-one SULADS volunteers from Davao, South and North Cotobato. I was hesitant to meet them because I had only five thousand pesos ($113) in my pocket for their food during our weekend reporting. I had no money for their stipends. But I did not reveal that problem to them right away; because I knew it would create worries on their part. I hugged them one by one assuring them that everything was fine, but deep in my heart I worried a lot. SULADS | JUNE - SEPT 2014 15
We ate together happily during supper on Thursday; we shared sweet and bitter experiences from the field, and related a lot of funny experiences. Friday came, the day the missionaries expected to get their allowances so they could buy personal needs before Sabbath. I gathered their written reports, lesson plans, etc. And finally, the time came when I needed to hand to them their money. At first, it was like I was dumb, and I started to shed tears. But the Holy Spirit inspired me to reveal the truth so I stood up then gave an inspirational talk, assuring them that God knows their individual needs. Gradually, I told them that I had no money for their stipends, but I said, “God is going to let us witness a miracle so you will not go home empty handed.� While I was telling this, I had no idea how God was going to answer my promise to these volunteers. The only thing I knew was that God knew even before I came down how He would provide. I was sure that He was going to
provide for their needs. With this thought in mind, I invited them to kneel with me, and together we lifted up our voices, telling God of our individual concerns and sentiments. After our solemn prayer to God, the idea flashed back to my mind to text my close friend in Davao telling him of our immediate needs. God was so powerful! My friend responded even before I texted him, he was thinking of me and the needs of our SULADS missionaries. So without any further questions, he inquired regarding my bank account. He deposited the exact amount of money we needed that time. I gathered the missionaries again. We sang praises to God, honoring Him for His mercy and goodness. Indeed, He is alive! Our God provides! With this experience with Him, my faith grew stronger; and I learned to wait upon Him especially in times of needs. I have a strong faith in God that come what may, God is going to provide for the needs of SULADS.
Victor L. Paradero, Jr. is the Director of Indigenous People Education for SULADS. He had served the organization for 10 years.
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H.E.A.L. CORNER
Guava: The Superfood
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he guava tree commonly found in people’s backyards attract children to come and pick the ripe fruits to eat, but did you know that not only is the fruit beneficial to our health but also the leaves? Guava (Bayabas) is an amazing superfood plant. It is widely used in Asia as an herbal medicine and is recognized by the Department of Health for its antiseptic property. Some may be aware of the benefits of guava, but the leaves and its benefits cannot be overlooked. Fresh guava leaves can be chewed for the treatment of bad breath, toothaches, mouth sores, and gum swelling. The decoction of leaves or bark
Health | Education Agriculture | Livelihood
can be used to wash to prevent infection and facilitate healing of wounds. Recipe for the Guava Leaves Decoction (external or internal use): 1. Gather some fresh guava leaves then wash with water. 2. Boil a cup of guava leaves in 3 cups of water for 10 minutes. 3. Strain and let it cool. Some benefits of guava and its leaves in treating these ailments are listed below: 1. Cough & Cold. It can break up mucus and loosen your cough and help you overcome your symptoms faster as well. Guava contains Vitamin A, C, and iron which are proven to be preventive
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against cold, viral infections, and anemia. 2. Diarrhea/ Constipation. Caused by toxins produced by germs that colonize on the lining of the intestinal tract, one can drink guava juice or decoction of guava leaves; therefore, preventing the germs from producing toxins that cause diarrhea. Root-bark has been recommended for chronic diarrhea. 1-2 fruit per day has the highly soluble dietary fiber that works as a laxative and prevents constipation. 3. Acne, Black Spots, & Blackheads. Guava leaves are effective in eliminating acne and black spots from the skin being an antiseptic that can kill acne-causing bacteria. For this purpose, mash some guava leaves and apply it on the acne and dark spots. Rinse with water after sometime. This should be done daily until the skin is clear. For the removal of blackheads, blend the guava leaves with little water and use it as a scrub on your nose to remove blackheads. 4. Cuts/ Wounds. Use the decoction as a cleansing wash or the leaf grounded poultice on the wound for skin ulcers, pruritic or infected
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wounds. It is also popularly used for the wound healing of circumcision wounds and vaginal wash (after childbirth) or douche. 5. Allergies. Leaves can be used as remedy for itches. It contains antiallergic properties and works by preventing discharge of histamine. 6. Prolonged Menstruation. Some women face the problem of prolonged menstruation. Eating guavas regularly help prevent such conditions. In cases where women are already facing this problem, eating guavas can effectively control it. 7. Overweight. The guava fruit is rich in roughage, vitamins, proteins and minerals. However, it contains no cholesterol and less digestible carbohydrates that are good for those who want to lose weight. Guava leaves tea also can help in losing weight by stopping starch from changing into sugar. 8. Hair Loss. To stop hair loss, boil a handful of guava leaves in a liter of water for around 20 minutes. After cooling, apply it on your scalp and massage rigorously. 9. Diabetes. The decoction can
decrease the level of glucose in the blood without altering insulin levels. 10. High Blood Pressure. Foods which lack in fiber bring about high blood pressure, due to its quick conversion to sugar. Eating the fruit or drinking guava juice leads to lower blood pressure and promotes healthy heart. 11. Dengue Fever. The guava leaf extract can increase the number of platelets in the blood and is not toxic at all. For this purpose 9 pieces of guava leaves should be boiled in 5 cups of water until 3 cups of water is left. After straining and cooling, a cup of this concoction should be given to the patient 3 times a day. Recipe for Guava Juice: 1. Wash the ripe guavas. Peel and remove the seeds. 2. Cut the flesh into tiny pieces. 3. Add a little water to the blender and blend until it becomes liquid. 4. Place the strainer over the pitcher. 5. Pour in the guava mixture about a cup at a time and let it strain through.
6. Put the guava juice in the refrigerator. Best serve when chilled. Side Effects: Having too much guavas (especially the seeds) may cause constipation. Warning: If symptoms persist, aggravates, or there is no improvement in 2 days, stop use and consult your doctor. Let’s all enjoy the vast God-given benefits of the superfood called guava (bayabas). References: 1. http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/benefits-of-guava-leaves-forskin-hair-and-health/ 2. http://www.stuartxchange.org/ Bayabas.html 3. http://www.medicalhealthguide. com/articles/bayabas.htm 4. http://www.organicfacts.net/ health-benefits/fruit/health-benefits-of-guava.html
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TALKING HANDS Just as we communicate verbally to show fondness to other people, our deaf friends also would feel our love towards them if we know how to do sign language. You may use the basic alphabet sign to greet them and start a chat with them.
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* R - Right * L - Left
LITERARY
I Am Deaf By Daryl Famisaran
I. I was born into the world of silence, I can hear nothing at all. You speak, you laugh, and enjoy life. I cannot just look, whenever you call. II. I am nothing, I am worthless. I’m nobody’s child; I have no happiness. I cannot understand. Why, why teacher why? I don’t like this cruel life. I just want to die. III. I have no friends to enjoy with They laugh at me, make fun of me. Nobody loves, nobody cares Making this life more miserably Chorus Then SULADS came with Jesus’ love, To reach me and rescue me. Now I have love. Now I have joy. Now I have life. Now I enjoy. Now I have a family. Coda Thank you Lord for SULADS Who gives me hope, Who gives me love. And now I have Jesus, Who has heaven prepared for me above.
PRAYER LIST “Count the mercies! count the mercies! Number all the gifts of love; Keep a daily, faithful record Of the comforts from above.�
Prayer of Praise Success of 1st reporting in July
Roof repair & office expansion
SULADS in the Top 5 list for Most Outstanding Literacy Program in the National Literacy Awards Donated almond milk
Donated furnitures
Continued church visitations for promotion
Worship sponsor in MVC Dormitories
Donated tractor
Campus SULADS re-organized
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PRAYER LIST Prayer Request 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
Peace and order in the Manobo and Muslim areas Health and safety of the villages and SULADS field volunteers Healing for the epidemic disease in Cotabato area Health of donors SULADS volunteers teaching excellence Life transformation and academic excellence of HEAL recipients Needed volunteer teachers for the SULADS School for the Deaf Safety of Office Staff to conduct SULADS Schools Comprehensive Evaluation for the whole month of September Planning and preparations for upcoming events: a. Jamboree 2015 b. Reunion 2015 1 Nikon D5100 Camera set (Php 30,000.00) on sale 2 more Cameras needed for September evaluation documentation Furnishing needs for the admin office expansion (Php 250,000.00)
YOU TOO CAN HELP! Banco de Oro (BDO) Dollar Account Account Name: SULADS, INC Account Number: 103-2100-35355 Swift Code: BNORPHMM Banco de Oro (BDO) Peso Account Account Name: SULADS, INC Account Number: 321-001-8337 Kindly notify us at care@suladsasia.org about your donation details.
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SNAPSHOT
“Who wants to listen to a story?” Sulad Elmer Aguro asked the eager students of Dampaan Mission School during the Sabbath School in August 20, 1977. “Your maestro will share a story. This is about David and Goliath”.
We would be glad to see your photos in the mission field with the story behind it. Send it to pub@suladsasia.org.
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