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by Bernardo “Bernie” Mendoza (Batch With No Name ’74)<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

I used to be and will always be a member of the UP Varrons Ltd., an organization within the portals of UPLB, which I considered to be elite and exclusive. I can still recall how I became one of its members by virtue of my being invited to join its roster. And the reason I joined it was because of my attraction to its ideals . . . to what it stands for.<\/p>\n

\"Bernie<\/a>

Bernie (in blue shirt) on his way to a ministry outreach.<\/p><\/div>\n

As a neophyte member then, together with other intellectuals with a bent towards socio-civic endeavors and with the will to help change the world, my venture to a thousand miles with the organization started with the fundamentals\u2013learning and imbibing its core belief as enshrined in its preamble, which was simply stated as\u00a0primacy of humane life<\/em>.<\/p>\n

From that humble beginning, I sallied forth into deeper involvement with what the organization was crusading for, until I found myself seriously trying to make real, perhaps making sense, of what I have gotten myself into. Indeed, I began a healthy regimen of taking care of my physical body through being active in marathon, volleyball, and other stamina-building pursuits. Under the socio-civic side, I made myself available, as far as practicable, in joining rallies with the thought of effecting change for the better. Together with my Brods and Sisses, we “stormed the Bastilles” by shouting for reforms, howling against unjustified tuition fee increases, and many other related motherhood statements. Obviously, those were the days of yore, when young blood oozes with fervor and the so-called “idealism” was given enough leeway for expression.<\/p>\n

Somehow, as months rolled into years inside the campus, flaring tempers began to mellow and the pursuit for an alternative thrill slowly crept within. By this time, I felt a crawling emptiness deep within, which my Brods and Sisses could not simply fill. Side by side with this gnawing vacuum was my “ill-timed” relationship crisis. The Beatles said it well with respect to my situation: “There goes my baby, with someone new; she looks so happy, I feel so blue. . . <\/em>.”<\/p>\n

Being at odds, I resolved to get even through an insidious assault against the other guy. However, it was never carried out; someone shared with me the gospel at the UP College of Forestry back in 1977, which eventually shifted my focus and provided me with a new paradigm. Finally, I lost interest with the idea of hurting the other guy and instead began to actively pursue my desire of growing in the grace and knowledge of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Hence, in Him, with Him, and through Him, I began to realize that on top of putting premium to a humane life \u2013 physically, mentally, and socially \u2013 the need to cultivate and harness the spiritual dimension of one’s being should be given prime importance too.<\/p>\n

I began to see man’s needs as God sees it. I also began to understand that the holistic approach to developing man, which was our grandiose aspiration within the Varrons, is to realize and capture the model set forth in Luke 2:52, which states, “And Jesus grew in wisdom (mentally) and stature (physically), and in favor with God (spiritually) and man (socially).” Furthermore, I began to realize that without believing and receiving the saving grace of what Christ had done on the cross, man is lost.<\/p>\n

Since I met and received Christ in my life 30 summers ago, I have tried to look for creative ways and opportunities to share Him to countless others. Through this manner, I was blessed to see miracles happen in the lives of many people, who once were lost but now are found, who once were hooked but now are freed, who once were hopeless and helpless but now are hopeful and helpful.<\/p>\n

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\"Bernie<\/a>

Community Outreach. Bernie (in blue shirt) is discussing some matters related to community projects with chieftains (wearing headband).<\/p><\/div>\n

By way of eventual rites of passage, I later married my lady love, the former Dr. Felina Jerusalem, who had the same vision and mission. My wife and I resettled later in Mindanao and established a church organization called\u00a0Arise Christian Ministries, Inc. (ACMI)<\/a> in order to guard and follow up the flock that the Lord has entrusted us. Our Bible study contacts include students, farmers, laborers, professionals, and indigenous tribal people, particularly the Higaonon, Mandaya, Manobo, and Kaolo tribes.<\/p>\n

An example of a changed life is Nicanor Jerusalem, Sr., my wife’s father. He used to be a heavy drinker and gambler even though his primary source of income was carpentry. But when he began to understand through the gospel and Bible study that his existence was meant to be for fellowship and for the glory of God, he shifted gear and became sober. After some false starts, he began to manifest a change of heart and mind, which became evident later in his speech, action, and direction in life. Now he is a free man, who spends his time helping others. Second Corinthians 5:17 said it well about his dramatic turn around: “If anyone is in Christ he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come.”<\/p>\n

Then there was Basilia Nonong, a plain farmer who was considered by her community as a “no read no write” woman. She was already in her late 40’s when she first heard the arresting message of the gospel. After receiving Christ, she thirsted to drink from the spiritual fountain, which is the Bible, in order for her to grow spiritually. She had her daughter read the passages of the Cebuano Bible orally, until she was able to decipher later the letters and words. Through that crude but touching manner, she learned how to read until she was on her own. Amazingly, she distinguished herself later as a Christian who could churn the most number of Biblical verses out of her memory. Her steadfast Christian walk became so infectious that her husband, who was filled with vices before, was convinced to also give his life to God.<\/p>\n

There was also Boy Sing-ingan, a Higaonon who used to be a cadre in the revolutionary army. He testified to have killed so many people, and that included his very own brother, who after yanking and snuffing the life out of the poor soul, he proceeded to also eat his brother’s innards. Sure, he believed that power proceeded out of the barrel of the gun. But when he encountered Christ, and heard a compelling message about the latter’s love and forgiveness for him, he was gently touched. He later surrendered to the message of the cross and is now an active minister of God’s Word to his own tribe.<\/p>\n

Through the message of the cross, my wife and I noticed not only changed lives, but likewise changed tribes and communities.<\/p>\n

To date, the\u00a0ACMI<\/a> has established, by God’s grace, local churches in 39 areas in Mindanao. I presently serve as its Senior Pastor and actively tour around to encourage others to keep on keeping on.<\/p>\n

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\"Community<\/a>

Community Outreach: Bernie's ministry is also involved in a Feeding Program of Kids <\/p><\/div>\n

In tandem with the ACMI, which caters to the spiritual needs of man, we also have set up our own Foundation, officially known as the Arise Foundation, in order to cater to the socio-economic and other physical needs of our people and that of the larger society. We conduct, in partnership with other organizations, free medical, dental, and surgical clinics around Mindanao. We attend to indigent patients by bringing them to hospitals, giving them the needed attention and care, and nourishing them back to normal life. We provide limited scholarship grants. We even distribute goodies to the needy if only to let them feel that there is still hope amidst the gloomy situation they are in. We are doing these things and many more in line with what Christ wants us to do: “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.” \u2013 Matthew 25: 35-36.<\/p>\n

Admittedly, my calling as Christ’s full-time worker is full of ups and downs, of hardships and sacrifices. Even my involvement with other people’s lives is financially and emotionally draining at some point. There were also times when I almost turn my back in trudging the narrow road. Somehow, by God’s grace, I continued, believing that he who began a good work in me will carry it on to completion.<\/p>\n

Looking back, I would like to believe that my being an active member of the Varrons during my UP days made it easier for me to embrace the life and calling that I have now. In fact, the Varrons’ motto, which is “To the stars through difficulties (Ad Astra per Aspera)”, was often remembered by me at times when I face a seeming insurmountable obstacle or impediment. I say that hardships seem easier to face or bear since then and until this day, and it all began when I started viewing and considering that Star in our Varron’s motto as Christ Himself \u2013 my very own Lord and Savior. The Lord Jesus as the “Star of all Stars.”<\/p>\n

Up ahead, I am still raring to fight the good fight and to finish the race no matter how hard and rugged the road will be. Realizing that I shall pass this way but once, I therefore hope and strive, with the help of other Good Samaritans, to continue in making a little difference in the lives of other people. I suppose that’s what it takes to be a real Varron.<\/p>\n

Thanks and God bless. Kindly visit the ministry’s\u00a0website<\/a> for more information.

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