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Studying in BSOP has taught me how to love everyone, to listen to their voices and their
stories. Is this person irascible, selfish or crafty? These things are not significant. Since I am
loved, I should share this love of Christ to more people. None of us is lovable, since we are
all sinners. None of us is unlovable, since we are all created in the image and likeness of
God. I have been trusted, heard, understood and loved, so I should let more people experi-
ence God’s love through me. They need us as their friends, they need God’s grace. I still
remember what Christ has said in Matthew 20:28, “Even as the Son of Man came not to be
served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” I thank God for BSOP, for I
have experienced God’s bountiful grace and have come to understand that everything IS
indeed “by grace alone.” Luke Shi
God planted a seed in my heart when I was still a child. I an-
swered God with three words “Here I am,” yet I didn’t know
how to follow him.
After I graduated from college, God opened the door and
provided BSOP for my training. Although I felt that I was not
qualified, God graciously strengthened me throughout this
journey. I thank God that I was able to study in the English
track. Reading so many English books broadened my eyes.
Academically, my professors trained me with love and pa-
tience, using many different teaching styles, so that I was able
to gain more Biblical knowledge. I also learned from them
spiritually, especially when I was in my low point. God led them to see my needs
and situation and they counseled me with God’s word, comforting me with their
caring hearts and encouragement.
Through the life-training and studies in BSOP, God also taught me many les-
sons. When I felt I was not worthy, God told me that I was His chosen vessel.
When I got proud over my little accomplishments, God humbled me with His
soft hands. When I got confused regarding my future, God’s Word comforted me
and told me that He will guide me all the way.
When I look back over these three years of training in BSOP, I know that eve-
rything was by God’s grace alone and not by my own ability. Indeed, it is my
privilege to be called to serve Him. I thank God for everything He allowed to
happen in my life, and I look forward to where He is going to lead me in the next
stage of my life. May God continue to kindle the flame in my heart to shine for
Him in His kingdom. ALL glory be to God!
Celia Wu
I thank the Lord for calling me to serve Him fulltime. Indeed I’m very blessed - even though I
don’t deserve to be called by God, still He called with the highest calling. Three years of training
in the Seminary was not easy, with tons of readings and paper to write, not to mention our week-
end practicum and extra-curricular activities. But God saw me through this training and I can say
it’s all about His grace. It was not about what I am capable of doing, but rather what God wanted
to accomplish in my life. The most important things that I have learned are humility and patience.
As a Christian and a servant of God, I learned to be faithful to God’s word for the Bible has final authority, and not
to take the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ lightly. This is why by the grace of God I keep reminding myself to
preach the Gospel to myself everyday. When I first became a Christian, I had a very shallow understanding of the
Gospel; believing in Jesus was just my ticket to heaven. But God corrected this wrong thinking; because of His
grace and mercy I came to know Him more - through the reading of His word, through the different subjects I took,
and through godly people who patiently taught me and trained me to become a good servant of God. This is just
the beginning of my journey as a fulltime servant of God. Please remember me in your prayers, and together, let us
work hand-in-hand toward the advancement of God’s kingdom. To God be all the glory!
Lanslot Dee
I still remember the very first day I stepped into BSOP; it
was a mixed moment of excitement and anxiety. Excite-
ment as I saw the most beautiful and tranquil campus in
the midst of bustling Manila. Anxiety, because I did not
know how I was going to meet the challenges of my
study and pay the expensive living cost here in the Philip-
pines. All of my worries disappeared when I saw that all
the teachers were very kind and patient toward all the
students. Besides, God prepared everything and beyond
what I needed through the school and many
generous supporters.
People ask me: “How do you feel after three
years of studying in BSOP?” “It is as much
painful as rewarding,” I would often say. I
cannot forget the time when I failed my first
Greek test in my first year - I was over-
whelmed with a deep sense of frustration and
discouragement. For thirty minutes, I sat on
the floor and did nothing. Yet, there was no
need to cry over spilt milk. I got up from the
ground, God strengthened me, and I did survive in my
Greek class. In fact, it is one of my most favorite courses
in the Seminary. Neither can I forget the sermon
(Philippians 1: 3-11) that I delivered at my practicum
church a few weeks ago. Deep down in my heart, I know
it was a product of a balanced study from Homiletics,
Inductive Bible Study, Exegesis, Greek and preaching
methods. Studying in BSOP has been very helpful in pre-
paring me for my future ministry. Praise be to God!
Of course, the Seminary is not a paradise. God opened
my eyes to see the weaknesses of people around me. But
He also opened my eyes to see myself so clearly that I
realized I was as sinful as anyone else in this world. It is
by His grace that I live and serve Him day by day. Per-
haps the most challenging part of studying in a seminary
is not how one can fulfill all the academic require-
ments, or turn in all papers in time or learn to exe-
gete a passage accurately. Rather, it is the chal-
lenge of how one should fearfully live out his life
according to God’s Word which he has been pas-
sionately studying. May God have mercy on me!
I would like to give thanks to my gracious and
merciful God who strengthened and sustained me
throughout all the studies and lessons in BSOP.
Thanks also to my wife, Hanxing, who walked
with me and gave words of comfort and encour-
agement. Needless to say, my thanks and appreciation to
all the professors who diligently labored and instructed
me through their lives and personal examples, and to all
my fellow students who showed their friendship to me by
means of words and deeds.
David Kang
If there is one word that I can use to describe
my life at BSOP, it would be GRACE. Grace
because throughout my stay here, I’ve experi-
enced God’s grace in different forms.
Through BSOP’s community life, I’ve
learned how to live, accept and appreciate
people with different personalities and culture. Through the
various subjects that I took, I learned more about God, Theol-
ogy, Old Testament, New Testament, history, languages, etc.,
and how to integrate everything to be able to teach it to others.
Through the classes, I learned to appreciate God more and
understand the depth of His salvation. Through the practicum,
I learned how to be flexible in different ministries, and was
able to witness God’s providence. I’m thankful that through
the churches where I’ve served, He sustained my burden and
passion for ministry. Spiritually, God used BSOP to cause me
to grow in terms of my relationship with Him as I depend on
Him completely. I have also witnessed and experienced God’s
faithfulness in providing for my needs. I thank God that my
home church, Gerizim Evangelical Church, continually sup-
ported me through prayer and encouragement; for BSOP’s
faculty, staff, workers, and classmates that He used to help,
equip and encourage me; for practicum churches that accepted
and trained me in many ways. As I graduate, please continue
to pray for me, that I’ll continue to pursue God’s glory and rely on His grace as I teach and share His word and His love
to others. May God’s revival be unending. Soli De Gloria!
Christine Jane Molina
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Three years in BSOP is one
rich and bittersweet journey. It
is totally the grace of the Lord
that moved me to decide for
fulltime training, and now,
finally, I have completed this
training. Tears of joy and sor-
row filled my three years. Truly, I am grateful to
the Lord and to our dedicated professors in
BSOP for the theological training, and to my
brothers and sisters in Christ for the ministerial
exposure that I received in the churches I was
assigned to. I also want to thank my prayer part-
ners who have been with me and supported me
throughout these years. I came to BSOP filled
with the baggage of man-centered philosophy,
but I am going out with a passion to lead a
Christ-centered, God-centered ministry. But the
most life-changing part of it is how God has led
me through the times of wrestling, struggling,
and breaking, until He let me find rest in His
grace, with His sovereign hands supporting me
in my personal life, in His Church, and in this
world. Despite our failings as God’s people, as
His Church, He is still at work.
I well up with joy every time I visit and serve
in different churches. There is a great harvest
field and we need more workers, but I also see
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RECITAL 2012
The annual recital of students learning piano, voice, guitar
and electronic piano was held
at BSOP on February 17,
2012. We thank the dedi-cated teachers of the Music
Department!
It has been a long and arduous six years for me. Not be-
cause I was sick and tired of studying and being trained at
BSOP. Rather, it is because during these years of molding
and preparation, unexpected situations arose that disabled
me from doing well. But despite all these challenges I can
shout with joy, THANK YOU LORD! During those diffi-
cult situations, I felt God’s guiding hand as I pressed on
while overcoming each hurdle. I cannot fathom why, but
God knows best as He leads and molds me. Indeed, God’s
grace has been and will be sufficient for me. It is truly by
His grace that I will be finishing my studies in BSOP and
be given the opportunity to serve Him and His people.
I thank and appreciate my BSOP family: my professors, fellow students, and
all the office and maintenance staff. They have taught me the importance of
my attitude towards others more than the facts and information I could gain in
a classroom. The subjects I took equipped me with knowledge, while the peo-
ple in BSOP helped improve my character. I learned to put faith, love, joy,
patience, gentleness, and self-control into action as I served and dealt with
people, and exercised humility and perseverance as I tried to reach my goal.
BSOP has been a great help to me. Through my stay here - in every subject,
activity, and occasion - I have come to appreciate what I have in Christ even
more. This also reminds me of what I must do for others, that they too, would
see the value of having Christ in their life.
Lastly, I thank God for all the people He provided to be part of my six-year
journey. For my biological family, who accepted my decision to serve the
Lord, even though my future seems to be uncertain in their view. For my
UECPasay family and friends, for they have continually prayed and supported
me in good times and most especially during the difficult times.
Rexon W. Yee