BREAD society (accomplishments, updates)

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At present, the organization has over members consisting of students, alumni and professors from more than 100 chapters across the globe.

BREAD TAMBAYAN

Bible Readers Society is the first organization to have its own youth-orientated television program in the Philippines. “BREAD TAMBAYAN” is aired regularly on UNTV37 and can be watched via internet at www.untvweb.com.

BREAD TAMBAYAN is a magazine show that aims to deliver awareness in the issues around our society in Biblical perspective and to encourage the youth, especially the students, to participate in various socio-civic activities. It also intends to stimulate awareness regarding the objectives and importance of the organization.

CIST Seminar– stands for COMMUNICATIVE IMPASSIONED SYSTEMATIC and TIME-BOUND leadership seminar of Luzon Region that aims to provide a good understanding of the process of “UNLEARNING” as an effective introductory step to the “LEARNING Process”.

Symposium– a convention of students which tackles current issues and topics from the academe and the Bible

Leadership Training-officers of the organization undergoes this training to prepare them in responding appropriately to the demands of the challenging time. This gives a lot of encouraging insights on positive thinking as well as on handling pressures and conflicts in a group.

Career Orientation Seminar-gives direction on the various fields that a graduating student may choose

Bible Fest– members of the organization compete in Bible Quiz Bee, Verse Memorization, and Bible Preaching categories; this is to enhance the knowledge on the scriptures as a part of the service to the Creator.

Bible Exhibits-exposes the authenticity of the Bible through visual presentations usually placed in a hall or gallery

Sports fest-different sports activities are played to promote camaraderie among BREAD members

Medical, dental and legal mission- a service-oriented program that aims to help fellow citizens in their physical welfare and legal matters for free

Summer Camp-every summer, members of the organization await for the summer camp, various outdoor activities are held, a fun day for “brainstorming”, “creative thinking”, and empowerment of officers. This is a time for the officers to talk, remind them of the goals and renew their commitment.

Think Act Persists Project (TAP Project) a theme of the organization which illustrates the extensive and zealous desire of the organization to propagate the words of God and lead the people in reading the Bible.

Prison Visit-as stated in Matthew 25:36, “…I was in prison, and ye came unto me”, visiting prisoners is one of the socio-civic activities of the organization. A program is held to entertain the prisoners and provide them some of their needs like food and medicines.

Bread and Butter—Jobs fair for the jobless

BREAD Cut– free circumcision for the less fortunate in various communities

BREAD Society upholds the following principles:

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BREAD Society upholds the following principles:

The Organization believes that educational institutions should strengthen ethical and spiritual values, develop moral character and personal discipline, and encourage critical thinking (Article XIV, Section 3(2) of the 1987 Philippine Constitution; I Peter 2:13–14, Romans 13:9; I Peter 2:17; I Thessalonians 4:4; I Corinthians 13:9; II Timothy 2:7; Psalm 119:73; Daniel 12:4 and 9–10).

The Organization believes in the active participation of all sectors of our society in the national campaign for moral recovery (Section 1 of Proclamation No. 62; I Timothy 2:4; Acts 26:29; Matthew 28:19–20).

The Organization recognizes the importance of the Bible as basis for morality and Christian faith (II Timothy 3:15–17; I Corinthians 15:1–2; I Corinthians 14:37; John 5:39).

The Organization persistently pursues the development of the youth regarding their spiritual, mental, and physical growth, as well as strives to enhance their morality and personality (I Timothy 4:8–9; II Timothy 2:15).

The Organization exists to instill Christian values, ethics, virtues, and morals among its members, training them to become more effective catalysts for the restitution of the impaired image of the youth (Matthew 5:16 and 13; I Timothy 4:12; Ecclesiastes 12:1).

The Organization takes steps to involve with any of the socio-civic activities initiated and sponsored by educational institutions and the community (Philippians 4:8–9; I Peter 2:13).

BREAD HISTORY

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The year 1998 saw the birth of Bible Readers Society of the Philippines (BREAD Society), a non-government, socio-civic, and youth-run organization aimed at stregthening the Bible readership in academic institutions.

The founding members include the students City College of Manila headed by King Cortez, the incumbent president; Polytechnic University of the Philippines led by Leo Banasen, and the Technological Institute of the Philippines­ organized by Julius Leybag.The latter part of the year saw Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) rose swiftly as one of the most organized BREAD Society chapters.

Dr. Manuel Pangilinan, the current chairman of the Board of Councils, Professor Jonathan Redonga of TUP, and Mr. Anthony “Jing” Rivera were some of the professors and professionals who helped and contributed to the initial advancement of BREAD Society.

As reflected in its constitution and by-laws, the aim of BREAD Society is to “institutionalize Bible reading, studying, and putting it into constant practice, constantly uplifting the morality of the impaired image of the youth”. BREAD Society did this among the learned sectors of society as in universities and colleges. These are the noble mission why BREAD Society exists.

The organization was first known for various namecalls: Truth Seekers Club and BASIC (Brothers and Sisters in Christ), to name a few. Then came 25 February 1999 when the name Bible Readers Society of the Philippines was registered at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as the official name of the organization, that was after a unanimous decision of the general assembly was met.

But just like the early Christians told in the Scriptures, the road that BREAD Society trailed through was not a paved one. The group experienced several hardships, trials and sacrifices, discrimination, delay, and worst of all, denial of recognition in some academic institutions.

But considering its unquestionable legal basis and biblical foundation, BREAD Society has become one of the largest and fast-growing, non-denominational, and non-sectarian youth organizations today. It has gained respect and prestige in the academe and the professional world because of the continuous moral enrichment its members express.

Imploring the aid of the Almighty God, BREAD Society was able to gradually penetrate through and somehow gain prestige and support from various academic institutions not only in Metro Manila but also to far and hard-to-reach provinces.

In its endeavor of making the Bible known in these learning centers, BREAD Society launched different programs such as PASAWAY or Positive Action for the Spiritual Awareness of the Youth, and ASTIG or Awareness in the Spiritual Things to Institute Godliness. Both of which are packed with special activities. The organization conducted different activities for the propagation of the word of God such as symposia, Bible exhibits, Bible studies, and workshops.

Moreover, the organization extended its hand not only to the academe but also to communities. BREAD Society spearheaded several activities for the benefit of our fellowmen like job fairs, medical-dental-legal missions, feeding programs, scholarship programs, and seminars.

Because of its escalating responsibility and duties not only here in the county but also abroad, BREAD Society decided to register its name as an intercontinental institution. It was on March 2006 that the official name of the organization became Bible Readers Society International, with SEC registration number.

BREAD Society witnessed how this world and its people turned to rust—its lifestyles, idealism, and perspective. The best solution we know is the “words of God which liveth and abideth forever” as written in I Peter 1:23. It is the incorruptible that can cease the process of corruption and decay.

This is why BREAD Society is adamant and persisting in these principles. Students have the primary tool to prevent their selves from moral and spiritual corruption; they have the ability to read and comprehend. All they have to do is open the Holy Book and read the incorruptible words of God. The days the students spend inside the womb of their alma mater are also the days of their formation, getting them ready to exist in the next societal generation. And they, being able to read and understand, have no reason at all not to read the Scriptures.

The Society members choose to live as Bible readers. For it is written in Revelations 1:3, “Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.” BREAD Society tries to fulfill this prophecy until it becomes part of the Scriptures itself.

BREAD Little

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THE ORGANIZERS

The Bible Readers Society International (Bread Society) is a duly registered and accredited organization of the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission. It is a non-government and non-sectarian socio-civic youth-oriented organization in different colleges and universities which aims to institutionalize in the academe bible reading, studying and consequently uplifting the morality of the impaired image of the youth

Moreover, the Bread Society, as a group, recognizes the aggravating societal ills that affect our nation and acknowledges the need for concrete actions that could help alleviate the situation of our countrymen and children. We believe that through our small initiatives in utilizing our God-given talents, we could play a big role in pursuing an authentic economical and more importantly moral metamorphosis in our country.

THE PROJECT

Bringing this vision a notch higher, Bread Society spearheads another avant-garde program, as we present BREAD LITTLE, a fun and insightful program for our children in elementary schools, which aims to help our teachers teach moral values through and using the Holy Scriptures and at the same time lend a hand to our underprivileged children. This event will be held according to the preference of the school administration.

We are going to teach these children some stories and parables from the Bible. We will be using fun and enjoyable activities such as puppet shows, multimedia presentations etc.

Here is the list of some activities and benefits that your school may have.

BREADTime Stories

Retelling of Bible stories using audio-visual presentations, puppet shows and other visual aids with the help of a facilitator

BREAD Little Star

A talent workshop for the kids which would unravel their potentials and teach them how to use it

BREAD Little Wish

Granting some wishes of BREAD Little members like a bicycle, new set of uniform etc.

BREAD for the Little

An outreach program. There will be a first-hand study on the needs of the school community and the organization will extend its service. (Feeding project, oplan linis etc.)

BREAD Little: Health Alert

A symposium on proper hygiene and other health benefits tackled in the Bible.

BREAD Winner

Proper parenting seminar in a Biblical perspective that would let our parents know their duties and responsibilities

BREAD Cross

Medical and Dental mission of the organization

BREAD Little Work

A workshop of doing a certain job and/or duty and tackles the sense of responsibility

Academic Workshop

Seminar on some useful academic tips to help the students study their lessons easily

Scholarship

Members of the BREAD Little can have a chance to be a scholar of the organization

BREAD Society – BIBLE READER SOCIETY

Mission
To encourage people in the academic and professional realms in reading the Bible and instilling Christian values that are written therein

Vision
To become an empowered organization that boosts the development of the society worldwide working in terms of biblical standards and guiding principles

We are the members of the Bible Readers Society International, better known as the BREAD Society International, a non-stock, non-profit, non-government, non-sectarian, religio-socio-civic youth organization duly registered in Securities and Exchange Commission.

Our organization believes that educational institutions should play a role in the development of the moral values of the youth, as mentioned in Article XIV Section 3(2) of the 1987 Philippine Constitution. It is our sincere desire to help educational institutions in this noble task by encouraging students to read the Holy Scriptures, help them study, understand, and practice the teachings and tenets written therein.

This undertaking is also our response to Proclamation No. 62 by then President Fidel V. Ramos, also known as the Moral Recovery Program. Under the said proclamation, “…Filipinos of all ages and from all sectors of the society are hereby enjoined to actively participate in the national campaign for Moral Recovery…” We firmly believe our mission is in accord with the objectives of the aforementioned program.

We believe that this educational institution subscribes to the same principle and same understanding that the youth deserves a better, more effective and efficient process of restitution, laying its foundation primarily in moral and spiritual healing.