TH E O F FI C IAL NEWSLETTER OF THE WEST MISAMIS ORIENTAL DISTRICT
“ The Western Watchman”
Thy Word Is A Lamp Unto My Feet
The Movement of Adventist
Students—Adventists Ministry to College
and University Students continued their
mission in bringing the word of God to
every school they may be. It is a long
way to go for the accomplishment of
God’s work but as we increase in num-
ber then this ministry can changed more
lives. As a MAS-AMICUS we represent
God to people who have only known
STORIES : Him by name. We should be grateful
that we were called to serve the Lord.
 The Mission It is an opportunity to make our fami-
Continues lies, relatives and friends to draw near-
er to God. It is not only through the
 General As-
words that we speak that will make
sembly 2018 them open their hearts and minds for
 Called to the truths but it is our character who
will prove that we are true Christian.
 WMOD joins Let us make ourselves an example of
the ‘MAS- how beautiful our life could be with
AMICUS Jesus Christ .
Convention’ in
We know missionary works
Bagontaas, Bukidnon
are very important. Our service and
participation in the work of God is not
 Being a
Missionary
General Assembly 2018
 Campus Evan-
gelism
Last February 11, 2018 the
MAS-AMICUS in West Misamis Ori-
 Chapter Reports
ental District successfully held their
 A New Life with General Assembly at RD Beach,
GOD Naawan Misamis Oriental. The theme
for the year was found in 1 Corinthi-
ans 1:30 that says “Ye are in Christ.”
It is an opportunity for the three
chapters of the said district to reunite
with each other, These three chap-
ters namely Mindanao State Universi-
ty at Naawan ( MSUN) chapter, Initao
By: Janice Balabat
a waste of time because we
guide people, to make them
walk to the right path. Many
people are still in need for us
and we are responsible for
them as they reconcile with
God. We are entrusted to
make their hearts and souls
to be ready
for the near coming of the
redeemer. This ministry is a
passage for people to see, to
hear, to speak and to believe
the truth about Christ.
As a servant of Jesus
many trials and struggles will
come along the way. Our life
will not be so easy, many will
go against us, many will make
By: Janice Balabat
College (IC) chapter and the
Initao Natonal Comprehen-
sive High school (INCHS)
chapter. The event has two
parts and was lead by a very
active MAS-AMICUS mem-
ber and the former presi-
dent of the WMOD Bro. El
Jay Orbesido with his part-
ner Sis. Irene Pearl Lanipa.
The first part is in the
morning where our beloved
MARCH 2019
us stumble because they believe
that we are not qualified for this
task and the saddest part of it is
when these people behind our
struggles are the one we love. We
are aware of all of those things,
but God give us strength, to have
the courage to continue because it
is for the sake of many souls.
As the journey of being a
missionary goes on, no one must
give up even if it is hard, even if it
will cost our life because this is
our purpose. You may face hard
battles but never surrender in
serving the Lord be brave and al-
ways take a step forward for the
Lord is with us and will guide us all
through the way.
As part of the MAS-
AMICUS organization we already
accepted the challenge of being a
part for the fulfillment of God’s
work. Always remember that
“with God nothing is impossible.”
NCMC president Bro. Carlo Sal-
vo was invited to speak for the
event on which he give encour-
agement to the attendees to be
involved in the works of Christ.
After the talk of our NCMC Pres-
ident, a member of the MSU
Naawan chapter Sis. Kuh Lausa
shared her experiences as a MAS-
AMICUS member.
(continued on page 3)
 PAGE 2

Called to Serve
By: Merushelle Terrano
“ But just as He

called you is We've been called by God to serve We must work while there is time.
We serve God by serving others;
Holy , so be Holy
To impart peace and to fragrant influence Soon and very soon our King is coming
in all You Do.” That God might be glorify through us Redemption draweth nigh
We must serve God today
1 Peter 1:15 Serve god by spreading His gospel bravely Serve Him with gladness and joy.
To be an example of love and humility;
To encourage others in their spiritual walk Serving, helping, praying, preaching,
And giving praise and glory to our heavenly Healing, warring, giving, teaching;
Father.
Doing all we need to do
Without expecting one.
Signs of times are very clear
Fear not to live and walk in Christ word daily
The day of His coming is so near

WMOD joins the ‘MAS-AMICUS Convention’ in Bagontaas, Bukidnon

By: Janice Balabat

The MAS-AMICUS Con- missionary to their respec- information on how to become

vention 2018 in North Central
Mindanao Conference (NCMC)
was successfully held last March 29
– April 1, 2018 at Bagontaas SDA
Central Church, Bukdnon.
Delegates of the Adventist
Students-Adventist Ministry to
College and University Students
from different districts in NCMC
especially the WMOD actively
participated on the said event. It
was a four day activity. The con-
vention was themed “Ye are in
Christ”
The objective of the event
is to foster spiritual development
through Bible-base sermons and
group discussions in order to be-
come a Christ-centered Seventh
Day Adventist student and as a
tive places. During
the event, delegates from
different places that is cov-
ered by the NCMC inter-
acts with each other. The
4 day event creates deeper
bond between them. They
celebrate Christian friend-
ship through recreational
activities.
Remarkable mes-
sages from different speak-
ers gives new knowledge
and expertise to the at-
tendees. The main point of
the messages is to educate
the youth on how to be-
come effective campus
missionaries. The delegates
were also provided with
productive leaders as they go
along with their missions.
There are plenty of
activities: morning devotionals
as well as in the evening. At
dawn, the delegates also partic-
ipated n the united prayer from
4:30am-5:00am and before the
sun comes up at 6:00am every-
one is invited to participate in
the morning exercise. They
have also breakout sessions
that help them to have deeper
understanding. The attendees
also were divided, each of them
has their own groups which is
later used for their outreach
activity on the nearby places.
(continued on page 6)

“ THE WESTERN WATCHMAN”


The ministry is a genuine mis-
sionary work. As a student being a mis-
sionary is a precious opportunity to
serve God by ministering others, it is an
effective way of spreading God’s word.
Missionary is the most important thing to
do, however it is quite difficult to over-
come because it is full of process. Never-
theless, it is a great privileged to be a
good example for others in revealing the
characteristic of Jesus Christ. And it is a
big responsibility to serve God as my
great commission.
I never thought that being a mis-
sionary is more about serving others,
until I came to realize that it is also a
mission to my own self in order for me
to become ready to be His instrument.
...general assembly 2018
Her speech inspired everyone.
During the second part of
the program Pastor Felix Batoon was
invited to give another inspirational
talk. The AMICUS members were
blessed to have him because he
showed his full support for every
activities of the Mas-Amicus, On that
afternoon also was the reading of the
district officers as well as the induc-
tion. Another activity was the small
group lead by Bro. Cris Niel Antho-
ny Gulfan the Mas-Amicus adviser.
Each group were given bible text to
discuss and after that they shared it
Being a Missionary
By: Merushelle Terrano
God give me courage to be His
faithful servant and to become ac-
quainted to His work. Though there
are some trials along the way, I
know that God will help me and will
be at my side until I overcome it.
Those trials will serve as an experi-
ence in order for me to understand
the true meaning of this life and the
purpose of my existence. I believe
that God made wonderful works on
my life because despite of the suf-
fering I am still able to serve Him.
He wants me to transform into the
character likeness of Him and make
my life different from others. God
help me to learn to rise again after
the fall and He let me shine even
brighter than before so that others
will see the light that is within me.
Because of that light, I am able to
help others along on their journey
because now they will see clearly
the truth about Christ,
The MAS -AMICUS of West Misamis Oriental District
to everyone.
For the last part,
everyone participated in the
social activity in which plenty
of games were prepared by
the facilitator Bro. El Jay and
company. Everyone enjoyed
PAGE 3
I thank God for the op-
portunity that He uses my mouth
to voice out the truth throughout
the environment and while exalting
His precious name. God let me
experience hardships to recognize
Him more. I feel so great to wit-
ness His wonderful love, to appre-
ciate His works and the discern-
ment of the true happiness. I find
out how sweet those trials and
struggles are, knowing there is
Jesus behind you and will never
leave you. These things help me to
draw nearer to Him. With the
thought that there are circum-
stances as I pursue this mission,
but I always believe that prayer is
the best way in resolving these
problems because I have my God
that will never let me down when-
ever I need Him. In Him my heart
“Call to me,
find rests and a dwelling place.
and I will
Answer You,
and Show You
Great and
Mighty things,
which You Do
Not Know.
-Jeremiah 33:3
and it was also an opportunity for every members of the
chapter to bond with each other.
The General Assembly was successfully done
and with the new set of officers may the Mas-Amicus in
WMOD grow more and help more souls. May each
member continue their journey in service of the LORD.
“MAS-AMICUS Excelsior forevermore.”
 PAGE 4

Social Activities
During the Registration Pastor Felix Batoon in his talk

“The giving of the Plaque of Appreciation”

From right: Ron Gulfan (adviser), Carlo Salvo (NCMC President),
El jay Orbesido (former WMOD President), and Mae Lonzon (WMOD
Secretary) The WMOD ‘Family’

Riverside SDA Church, Maranding,

Cogon SDA Church, Lanao Del Norte
Gitagum

MAS-AMICUS WMOD Officers and members visited different

churches every month. It is where they held their regular monthly
meeting. MAS-AMICUS are very thankful for the warm welcome and
very accommodating people. May the MAS-AMICUS be a blessing to
every church they have visited.

“ THE WESTERN WATCHMAN”

 PAGE 5

The group carries Bro. Ron Gulfan during the “Breakout Sessions “ with The giving of token to the Breakout
team building Pastor Alberto Canete Sessions Speakers

Small group preparation for the outreach WMOD Convention Attendees with the Alumni's

MAS-AMICUS with the Alumni's and

Pastor Alberto Canete (Friday night ) During Registration During the Seminar

Giving of Prizes to Raffle winners Pastor Alberto Canete in his Lecture

 PAGE 6
….Mas-Amicus Convention 2018
Breakout sessions speakers, we
have Pastor Abundionito Cayme for the
theme “Responsible Discipleship” his mes-
sage aim to help the students on how to
“Draw near to become an effective disciple maker for Christ
in the campus ministry. Pastor Alberto Cane-
God and He te for the theme “Knowing our Boundaries
as SDA’s” his message is important for cam-
would draw
pus missionaries to get informed about the
near to YOU.” latest doctrinal issues and on how to deal
with it with love. Pastor Danilo Guardarama
for the theme “Guard your Heart” his mes-
sage are for the young people who are nowa-
-James 4:8 days are more into romantic relationship
and who are self-centered. He advises the
young hearts to discover love that is coming
from God so that one can love another genu-
inely. Pastor Dindo Paglinawan for the theme
“How to study the Bible for Personal Devo-
tionals’ his message teaches about the im-
portance of personal devotional and prayer
which is the lifeblood of our personal rela-
tionship with Christ Jesus. He also emphasiz-
es that effective personal study of the Word
of God enable us to correctly apply the Word
of God in the campus.
Campus Evangelism
By: Janice Balabat
MAS-AMICUS in West Misamis
Oriental District conducted an evangelistic
Bible seminar at Mindanao State Universi-
ty—Naawan campus. The Bible seminar is
entitled “ Hermeneutical Approaches To Bi-
ble Exploration “ and was held at the func-
tion house of the said school. The seminar is
one week long and was started last April 22-
28, 2018 from 6:00pm-8:00pm with the
theme song “Thy Word”. The speaker for the
said seminar was Pastor Alberto Canete.
Almost every night the event was
attended by a hundred of students. Most of
them are from the Information Technology
Department, some from the Business De-
partment and others are just walk-ins who
are willing to listen to the word of God.
“ THE WESTERN WATCHMAN”
During the Sabbath, the speaker was
Pastor Felix Felicitas of whom the center of his
message is about wisdom, righteousness, sancti-
fication and redemption. In the afternoon of that
same day was the care group outreach to the
nearby places, each group was given certain plac-
es to visit. Their task was offer a song to the indi-
vidual or a family whom they meet, after singing
two or three songs they will offer a prayer to
them. The outreach is an event that is worth re-
membering. Later that activity the group went
back for their testimonies.
Overall, the convention is really a bless-
ing to everyone. Learning a lot about evangelistic
activities and the significance of being a student
missionary.
By God’s grace the event ended success-
fully, the youth left the venue on Sunday after-
noon fully equipped with the new learnings that
serves as an armor as they face challenges on
their missionary work. All praise and glory to God
for the wonderful event.
The leaders for the event were Bro. El
Jay Orbesido and Sis. Lel Nester Sumalinog. The
topics were Sunday: “A or O Does It Matter?”,
Monday: “A Cloudy Parallel”, Tuesday: “Alone
Can Be Many, Several Can Be One” , Wednes-
day: “Biblical Code 4+6 = 1” , Thursday: “The
Ending Determines” , Friday: “We Are Worms”
and Saturday: “Similar Yet Different”.
It was truly a success because the
event win eight (8) souls. These people were
baptized Saturday afternoon at Naawan shore.
Indeed, God is working upon the
hearts of those who have heard his call and are
willing to turn their back from their past life to
create a new beginning with God.
May each and every soul continue to
grow in Christ, forever.
 PAGE 7

During Bible Sharing During the Devotionals

During the Sundown Worship

With our Adviser Bro. Ron Gulfan, Bro. Junmark Gomez

(WMOD Officer) and Bro. Ken Wasquin (IC Chapter
President)

The INCHS Chapter as of

Jogging every Sunday (Recreational Activity)
now continues to grow in Christ.
As you can see, we have Bible
Sharing activity of which we are
telling other students about the
truth about Christ. We are en-
couraging them to read the Bible
so that they will learn more
about our God. Also we have
Devotional program, mostly we
are doing it inside the campus on
the soccer field to be exact, we
are inviting other students also
to join us. We are very happy

..because though we are all busy but we can find time to have devotional everyday. Our Sundown Worship
were held inside the classroom and we are just doing it every first Friday of the month and as you can see we
are not that many but we are still happy because we always feel the Lord’s presence within us. We have also a
recreational activity which we do every Sunday, we jog around the campus for a few times in order for us to be
healthy.
In behalf of the INCHS Chapter I am very thankful to the IC Chapter and Naawan Chapter for their sup-
port because they come and join us in our activity. We are very much blessed to have these people.
God is so good to us all the time. More power MAS-AMICUS WMOD!
-JUNmar acaIN (INCHS Chapter)
 PAGE 8

Dur ing Devotional Program Recreational Activity

The Mindanao State Universi-

ty—Naawan Chapter were still very
active in doing their part as Christ’s
soldier. As of 2018-2019 the members
of this chapter are increasing. There
“To catch the reader's attention, place an are more students joined this organi-
interesting sentence or quote from the story

here.”
zation which is a good sign because
many will be working for the fulfill-
ment of Christ's works.
These pictures are just some
of the proof that they are really living
their life as an example of a true be-
A Visit at Cogon SDA Church, Gitagum
liever of Christ.
Naawan Chapter always do
their devotional before having an ac-
tivity. There were times that their de-
votional or Sundown Worship are held
inside the campus because the
Naawan SDA Church is under renova-
tion but as of today the Naawan
church is available for their use.
They have also a recreational
activity which is done every Sunday
morning before the sun rises. They jog
Caption around the campus field, play Basket-
describing ball, Lawn Tennis , Soccer, Volleyball
picture or and many others. The purpose of this
graphic. activity is to encourage everyone to
Prayer Marathon at Gonzales Residence be physically fit .

Naawan Chapter also visited different churches since most of the members are officers of the WMOD. They always make a
good impression to every church they visited. Also, before the Campus Evangelism, they conducted a prayer marathon for the said
event. Hoping that whatever the needs of the event especially in terms of financial needs and the availability of the speaker will be
granted by the Lord and yes it was, God provided them with more than of the things they needed.
There are still plenty of activities done by this chapter not just only what I’ve mentioned above but the most important is
they remain faithful in God even if they face difficulties, they continue to do God’s work despite of their other responsibility which is
being a student, they invested their time and effort to their duties as a student missionary and most of all they live as a family, a
brother and a sister as ONE. May this chapter prosper and enlighten more souls for the Lord’s coming is near.

-Janice Balabat (Publication Officer-Naawan Chapter)

 PAGE 9

First meeting in our Chapter First Friday Mass last February Devotional with our Adviser Ron Gulfan

After our Serenade to a Non-SDA During the Funeral Service

The Initao College chapter as

you can see has only a few members and
not all are active that is why mostly in
this pictures are a mixture of college
students and the INCHS chapter. Only
during first Friday mass that we are
many since Seventh-Day Adventist were
separated from the Catholics. We are
very thankful that though we are not
many the presence of our adviser Bro.
Ron Gulfan and the WMOD officers who
were there to support us and encourage
us to remain active. They were there to
be with us in our devotionals.
We do recreational activity with
the INCHS chapter and we also donate
blood together with INCHS SDA students
last Sunday March 3, 2019 at Initao SDA
church. We also do serenade if there Blood Donation Program
Recreational Activity with INCSS Chapter
were birthdays or even at the funeral.
It is a challenge that as we con-
tinue in this journey we will enlighten
the hearts of our brothers and sisters to
join us and be a part of the missionary
work and to be a strong soldier for
Christ. God Bless Us All!

-KEN WASQUIN
IC President

During the First Friday Mass in March A visit by Bro. Junmark Gomez and Bro Ron Gulfan
PAGE 10
A New Life with GOD
By: Rayjoemar Nayve
Many days after I was baptized, my friend
and I decided to go to the MSU—Naawan campus
oval. The weather that day is so wonderful, it is near
sunset and the fresh sea breeze is blowing gently. We
stand in the side of the field and watch the Frisbee
players practicing the game. My friend and I talk
about what we have learned from the Bible including
the doctrines that each od our churches stand on. A
few moments later, many students were gathering
near us after that we decided to share God and His
son Jesus Christ to them. Since it was my first time,
as I walk towards them my legs were shaking and as I
spoke my voice is trembling but despite of the situa-
tion I challenge myself voice out the wonderful things
Jesus has done for us. I will always remember that
day because it was my very first time to introduce
God to strangers.
It’s wonderful to let people know how deep
is the love of God for us. That experience gives an
overwhelming feeling deep inside. It makes me want
to share more. I wanted other students to be blessed
by God’s word like what I have experience. I wanted
them to really understand about God, to what God
wanted us to do and for them to be prepared for
God’s coming and be given eternity with God. As my
eagerness to serve the Lord overflows, struggles in a
students life comes in. I know I had other duties to
perform that is why sometimes I have no time left to
go to the oval and to share Jesus again. My time is
limited, as my responsibility as a student widened but
I never forgotten the happiness of sharing Christ.
As of now, I am involved in a care group
here at Naawan and I also participated in our Bible
Training. Through that events, my faith deepens and
my spirit grows because Christ live within me. I also
read some Ellen G. White’s book so that I will be in-
spired day by day. I really wanted to preach but I’m
not equipped yet and hoping that time will come
that I will be an effective preacher because I wanted
that not a few will be save but all of us. If it is God’s
will that I will an instrument for Him then I will obey.
I know that my sins were red as scarlet, but God
promised that if I’m going to turn my back from evil
doing He will washed me as white as a snow. Every
day I’m striving to become a living Bible for others to
read. I wanted to lead a Christian life that could in-
spire others. I do really seek God’s guidance for eve-
rything that I may live this life in accordance with His
will.
My conversion really change me. It will be
an honor for my part to become His faithful servant
and I will be glad to be His instrument by His means
of reaching others. Thy will be done, Oh Lord. Send
me to wherever You want me to be, I am willing to
obey.
By: Leyan Lomondaya
Keeping of a Sabbath is a sign of loyalty
Christ is at this moment addressing you personally
The fourth command is the test that God has given
As the tree of knowledge was the test of obedience
Without Bible, history, geology can prove nothing
Believe God's word, not human reasoning
The precious word of God is a solid foundation
To be Christ like in character, in words and in action
Let all awake for the time is at hand
Even nature obeys divine commands
This is the science of true holiness
For obedience results in great happiness
Devotional News
By: Renagen Opema
The Seventh Day Adventist young people has recently
just started a weekly devotional activity- specifically a twice a
week fellowship with the Lord. They are actually encouraging the
first year students to join and participate in learning the word of
God. In every Monday and Thursday, 5 o`clock in the afternoon.
Hence, the gathering place within the campus grounds (oval).
The devotional activity is said to enlighten the youth with the
words that the Lord is intended them to hear, so as to grow spir-
itually mature in God`s insight and to eventually walk in faith and
not by sight. Furthermore, this activity is an opportunity for them
to wear on the armory of salvation and develop a more deeper
and intimate personal relationship with the Lord.
Through this, young people are guided with ways that
would lead them to walk in the light- the light of divine grace and
heavenly wisdom. Moreover, the act of participating is a kind of
stepping-in in the Lord`s kingdom with the singing of an angel
and loud trumpet where the Lord is delighted in seeing His son
and daughters walking towards Him. Indeed, this activity is a two
-way benefit, a benefit to the youth as well as to give glory to the
Lord. Generally, this would help the youth sharpen their wisdom
and designed as a God-molded person.
 PAGE 11

“Quality Time Together”

By: Rayjoemar Nayve

Seventh-Day Adventists’ life will not be as joyful
without spending time together. That’s why, as students,
Mas Amicus Naawan Chapter has an allotted time together
on some Sundays, together with our foster parent, sir Ron
Gulfan. Usually we set our alarm at Four o’clock on Sunday
morning, and off we go to the MSUN campus field. Some
will be playing tennis, some will be playing basketball and
some will warm themselves up through jogging. Of course,
after we gathered up, before all of the playing and jogging,
a day will not be complete without a morning worship.
Through a mobile phone, we will read the daily devotionals
written by Ellen G. White, just like the usual worship. We
will be having an opening song, opening prayer, then the
message, the bible reading, closing song and closing prayer.
Praising God and implanting His messages in our heart be-
fore we joyously spend the day.
Most of us, after the worship, will have a round in
the oval, jogging. And some, having enough warm up will
play basketball, and some will go to the tennis court. The
laughter is always there, the joy of Christ’s companionship
is centered in our heart, forgetting the burdens of the
world. Admiring the beauty of the day, the perfect weather
and enjoying the wonderful creations of God through the
nature. The cold morning turns into a warm, lively one. The
healthy bonds, the love for each other, the sense of humor,
the guidance of God combined together in one friendship.
Surely, we have to enjoy our time with our companions in
Christ. It’s like a day for friendship, with God. Each of us will
do enough exercise, stretching our bodies, setting them in
good conditions. Some of us will go to the boardinghouse
first to prepare for our breakfast. Chipping-in, to accumu-
late enough budget for the planned foods to be served.
We know, that this kind of Sundays will not last.
There’s time for everything, whether it would be a begin-
ning or an ending of something. That’s why we exert an
effort to wake up this early, to do the exercise and to play a
sport together because we don’t want to regret not getting
ourselves involve in an activity an Adventists should have.
And years from now, we will be reminiscing these beautiful
memories we had spent together. This will inspire us to
continue moving forward, because we know, even if we
part, our brothers and sisters will always remember the
quality time God has given us.
The benefits of exercise, the joy of friendship and
the deeper understanding of God’s love is what this Sunday
bonding gave us. A way of comforting each other, by giving
smile in our brothers and sisters’ faces. We believe that
physically conditioned individual, we will have more oppor-
tunities to serve God, and be His instrument of reaching
those who are not yet in His field. “Alone we are weak, but
together, and with God’s guidance, no giant we cannot de-
feat.”

My Testimony
By: Misha Carmae Dagangon
Yes, I believe in God. I am a
product of a both SDA parents. I grew
up surrounded by people who believes
God and fears God as well. I grew up full
of learnings about His commandments
and what He did for me just to be saved.
I remember how I sung worship songs at
church when I was still at my young age.
I remember how I did everything I could
just for my father to let me join camp-
ings. And, I remember how excited I am
during Sabbath day. Those times, talking
meaningless words was really out of my
vocabulary. I'm too young to commit
intentional sins. However, time flies so
fast that I did not notice how things
turned out the way it shouldn't be.
Everything started during my 8th
grade in high school when a quiet unex-
pected problem happen to drive up to
our family. During those times, I'm far
too naive to understand things and too
young to accept the reality. I started
doing things which I thought could help
me forgot things and just escape from
reality. But sadly, those things slowly
pushed me to become a person I never
wanted to be. For more than five years, I
lived a life I wished it didn't happened. I
started ruining God's temple. I started
asking Him why that some of the times
resulted into questioning His existence.
Sometimes I woke up crying and wish I
never been born. But God has a pretty
unique purpose for me. He sent me here
to fulfill His plan intended just for me.
He placed me away far from my comfort
zone and met people whom I never
thought would help me see things differ-
ently and live my life the way God want-
ed me to be.
Indeed, MAS-AMiCUS truly played a
very great part in my life. They serves as
my older brothers and sisters in Christ!
They helped me understand why God
allowed misery to happen in my life.
And most of all, my MAS-AMiCUS family
trained me to become a better person.
A person who stands firm amidst this
sinful world and a person who believes
that everything happens according to
the will of God (Jeremiah 29:11)
 PAGE 12
“WELCOME FRESHMEN 2018”
By: Sharon Claire P. Abragan
Palihog nalang
kog butang ug The Movement of
picture and Adventist Students-
caption katong Adventist Ministry to Col-
lege and University stu-
sa welcoming dents in West Misamis Ori-
the freshmen ental District conducted
“Welcome Fre shme n
2018”. Last September 09,
2018 it is the most waited
Caption describing day of freshmen. It is the
picture or graphic. unforgettable moment of
everybody where they feel
happy and blessed, happy
for giving the opportunity
to make new friends with
the “Ate’s and kuya’s” and
“To catch the
also to their co-freshmen.
reader's The freshmen are divided
into four teams with the
attention, place
an interesting
sentence or
quote from the
story here.”
This story can fit 75-
Caption
125 words.
describing
Selecting pictures or
picture or
graphics is an im-
graphic.
portant part of adding
content to your
newsletter.
Think about your
article and ask your-
ate’s and kuya’s who did
not experience welcom-
ing the freshmen. The
four teams are the
WHITE, RED, BLACK,
and GRAY. The teams
are excited, ready, and
determined to do the
Amazing fun activities.
And there are six station
that the teams should do
to finish the activity. In
the first station is in the
Market where every
team should sell the veg-
etable to have a higher
amount of money. Other
station is in the cemetery
where they need to find
self if the picture supports or
enhances the message you’re
trying to convey. Avoid select-
ing images that appear to be
out of context.
Microsoft Publisher includes
thousands of clip art images
from which you can choose
and import into your newslet-
ter. There are also several
the name of a person in the
grave, other station is in the
boulevard and also they need
to do military game.
Everyone finish the activities
with their determination and
with the unity as a team. At
night the winners are an-
nounce; and the winner is the
WHITE TEAM.
The obstacle that we face in
the game is like an obstacle in
our life we cannot surpass
the challenges if we have no
faith with God. We must be
grateful for the obstacles in
our life because God
strengthen us and continue
to help us in our need.
tools you can use to draw
shapes and symbols.
Once you have chosen an
image, place it close to the
article. Be sure to place the
caption of the image near the
image.

This story can fit 150-200 words.
One benefit of using your newslet-
ter as a promotional tool is that
you can reuse content from other
marketing materials, such as press
releases, market studies, and re-
This story can fit 100-150 words.
The subject matter that appears in
newsletters is virtually endless. You
can include stories that focus on
current technologies or innovations
in your field.
You may also want to note business
or economic trends, or make pre-
dictions for your customers or
clients.
This story can fit 75-125 words.
Selecting pictures or graphics is an
important part of adding content to
your newsletter.
Think about your article and ask
yourself if the picture supports or
enhances the message you’re trying
to convey. Avoid selecting images
that appear to be out of context.
Microsoft Publisher includes thou-
PAGE 13
ports. You can also research articles or
While your main find “filler” articles by accessing the
Caption
World Wide Web. You can write
describing goal of distributing a
newsletter might be about a variety of topics but try to
picture or keep your articles short.
to sell your product
graphic.
or service, the key Much of the content you put in
to a successful news- your newsletter can also be used
letter is making it for your Web site. Microsoft Pub-
useful to your readers. lisher offers a simple way to con-
A great way to add useful content vert your newsletter to a Web
to your newsletter is to develop publication. So, when you’re fin-
and write your own articles, or ished writing your newsletter, con-
“To catch the
include a calendar of upcoming vert it to a Web site and post it.
events or a special offer that pro- reader's
motes a new product.
attention,
place an
interesting
sentence or
quote from the
If the newsletter is distributed in- new employees or top customers
ternally, you might comment upon or vendors. story here.”
new procedures or improvements
to the business. Sales figures or
earnings will show how your busi-
ness is growing.
Some newsletters include a column
that is updated every issue, for
instance, an advice column, a book
review, a letter from the president,
or an editorial. You can also profile
sands of clip art images from which
you can choose and import into
your newsletter. There are also
several tools you can use to draw
shapes and symbols.
Once you have chosen an image,
place it close to the article. Be sure
to place the caption of the image
near the image.
Caption describing picture or
graphic.
T H E W E S T E R N WAT C H M A N
The official Newsletter of the MAS-AMICUS in West Misamis
Oriental District

About Us:

(MAS-AMICUS WMOD ) The Movement of
Adventist Students — Adventist Ministry to
College and University Students in West
Misamis Oriental District aimed to train the
students to be involve for the actual work of
Christ. To develop their knowledge and skills
to be used in serving the Lord. They will be
equip for the things they need to reach out
for the people in their respective community.
This movement wanted to improve the spiritual,
intellectual and social abilities of every Adventist Youth
found in every campus wherever this MAS-AMICUS
exist.
Through their experiences they may witnessed
the works of God that will strengthen their faith and
inspire others. With these students the Word of God will
be easily spread, not just in WMOD but also to other
places.
To God be the glory and praise forever!

To my fellow MAS-AMICUS member:

“Let our souls be overcome the evils as they

glad in serving the Lord.
I know you have
been into different stug-
gles, problems and chal-
lenges in life but always
remember that we have a
Janice Balabat God who is greater than
WMOD Publication anything. We have no
Committee Head more time to lose because
we never knew how soon
is the coming of the Lord.
Our duties is not yet fin-
ished and yet we are giv-
en heavy loads for us to
be weak but as a soldier
of Christ we must not sur-
render. Our thoughts
must be centered upon
God and make effort to
tempted us to turn back.
Our faith must be bigger
than our fears because
everything we been
through today will pass
but the closing of proba-
tion could not be delayed
and it is a big challenge
on how are we going to
take part for the fulfill-
ment of Christ work. Re-
member that only by
overcoming what Christ
overcame shall we win
that crown of life.
I would like to give thanks
first to our God above whom
serve us my guide in doing
this publication. Second, I
would like to thank the other
contributors and the adviser
of this publication because
without them it would not be
possible for this publication
to be release.
May this publication
continue in accordance to His
plan. Excel in Christ’s every-
one!