Latest News from Bear Valley Bible Institute - Philippines
April, May, June 2025
Our school director, alumni and current students had a productive summer as they had the opportunity to teach, evangelize and attend fellowships and lectureships in Cebu and in Negros island. This April, our school had a short break from classroom discussion to give the students the chance to be a part of the church activities in the region.
Our first Ministry and Mental Health Lectureship in April was a successful event attended by over 50 ministers and members of the church coming from different congregations in Cebu. Bear Valley Bible Institute-Philippines organized this lectureship and we partnered with the church in Toril, San Remigio, Cebu to create awareness among ministers and members of the Lord’s church the importance of taking care of our mental health. Our school director and three of our alumni, Danilo Torniado, Nino Rey Felicano and Luisito Oliveros were among the speakers in this Ministry and Mental Health Lectureship. Before the event closed, we witnessed the baptism of two souls, a mother and her daughter, as they received our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the waters of baptism.
We resume our class in May as brother Nino Rey Felicano, taught a class on the book of Genesis. He did a great job teaching the history of humanity and Israel, the chosen people of God. Also, we had the opportunity to visit and help the congregation of brother Nino with their Vacation Bible School in which 70 children from the village came and heard the story of Jesus. One of mothers who accompanied her children to the Vacation Bible School decided in her heart to receive our Savior in the waters of baptism. We rejoice with the angels in heaven for her decision to receive the free gift of salvation.
Finally, brother Danilo Torniado, BVBIP alumni, had the opportunity to “entrust the Word” to faithful men in June as he taught a class on Christian Evidences. This is one of his favorite courses in Bear Valley and he did a great job teaching the Evidences of our Christian faith to our students.
We always thank God and our Lord Jesus Christ for the great opportunities He had given to us this year and we pray that He will continue to bless the work He entrusted us to do.
To Him be the glory, honor and praise!
Neil Emperado II
Director
BVBI-Philippines