Category: Stories of Scholars – Main

I would like to praise our God, Almighty Father, without whom I would not be where I am now. By His grace and blessing, I stood there proudly on my graduation day- something I have never imagined would happen in my life. In all the years of my studies, I have experienced many trials, including persecutions from other people. It is not easy to be a student in a Bible School studying the Bible. People asked me – of what use is this degree? Can it help me find a job later on? Will this line of work be enough to provide for my and my family’s needs ? On the other hand, there is so much expectation from people. People ask- what right have I got over others teaching about the Bible? Am I better than they are? Do I have the moral ascendancy to preach to others about the Bible later on? And many similar questions.

Day after day, week after week, many trials confronted me, not to mention the financial difficulty of my family. Tatay had no job and my mother had to struggle to make ends meet. There are—of us sibling competing for the meager family income that is not even enough to buy our basic needs. But I continued my studies , confident that God would be with me every step of the way. During moments when I was about to give up because of the extreme difficulties and pressure , God would revive me with fresh courage and strength. God gave me wisdom to see the end of the tunnel and never be defeated by what I encounter along the way.

I also thank the Faith Family Foundation which helped me along the way, providing not only financial resources to fund my studies but also creating an atmosphere to build my character and prepare me for the responsibility ahead after graduation. Their help and those of other supporters gave me inspiration to strive and do my best in my studies- finishing cum laude – beyond my wildest dreams! I glorify God for this honor and return to Him all praise I received. To the supporters of the Faith Family Foundation- I do not know who youa re but God will reward you for helping me.

I know that more responsibilities and expectations await me in the future. But having experienced the grace of God in whatever circumstance in my life, I am confident that I will succeed in realizing God’s plan for me. In the end, what I chose to study will be used to glorify God and do His will in my life.

May this short testimony of mine serve as motivation to other scholars to do their best as well and just continue trusting God with everything. turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding . Proverbs 2:2

Hello! I’m Donna Fe Rosquites Dagongdong, 22 years old, A proud graduate of Bachelor of Science in Business Aministration Major in Management, from Eulogio Amang Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology Cavite Campus. I am the eldest among three siblings. My father Mr. Domingo Dagongdong works as a Company Employee/Welder, and my mother Mrs. Fidela Dagongdong is a House wife.

I started entering college, I really wanted to take up Hotel and Restaurant Management because I wanted to work in a prestigious Hotel or Restaurant and become a successful manager of my own business because I know that is where I will enjoy. However, I was not qualified in the school where I applied for that course, which is why I took a different course. I was sad at first, but I was encouraged by Faith Family Foundation to pursue my ambition.

I realized that I can still achieve my dreams in a different way or in a different course. They (the foundation) helped me realize that the ways of the Lord are greater than my ways, and I know that the Lord has a wonderful plan for my life. I am very grateful to the Lord and to the foundation because aside from the financial help, they also helped me become responsible through the tasks assigned to me whenever there are activities and events organized by the foundation. Most of all, the continuous prayers given to us scholars by Faith Family Foundation helped me finish my studies.

Now that I’ve graduated and currently working I am planning to support financially in whatever way I can. In this way, I could also help other students finish their studies and impart blessings to the Foundation that helped me graduate.

Greetings in Christ’s name!

I’m Mr. Asbert Beronia, 24 yrs old. I was 16 yrs old when I accepted Jesus Christ in my life as my Lord and Savior. I’m the only child of my parents, but my dad has a family before my mom. He works as a foreman in a construction site for more than 20 yrs, he’s the bread winner in our family. When I started college, my dad was too old to work, he was already 70 yrs old by then. My mom couldn’t work also because she has a physical illness, anemia, a heart problem and with one kidney remaining. We’re not stable financially but we do have a little business by selling charcoals just for our daily needs. It wasn’t enough to take me to college.

GMA Faith Family Foundation was part of that dream, they gave me not only financial support but guided me to a Godly life and encouraged me to move forward to pursue my dreamed career by having Faith in God. I’m very thankful and truly blessed to be part of this foundation and owe it all to God.

I am now working in an IT Company in Makati City as a Business Analyst. Through this wonderful opportunity, I am now able to help my parents. I’m so Blessed. As I am going through this career, I’m also looking forward to helping other students to pursue their dreams by giving financial donations and other support they need. As of now, I am helping the foundation to raise funds by using my skills as an IT professional.

There are many young people who are less fortunate in our community just like me before, they have dreams that they want to pursue and a life to look forward to. With the support of Faith Family Foundation these young people will be given proper guidance as they grow physically, emotionally, mentally and most of all spiritually. That’s the foundation’s mission to our community and you can be part of this.

I hope and pray, if God is touching your heart to help this young generation to pursue their dreams you may also bless them by giving any support you have.

Thank you very much for reading my story.
God Bless you!

“I do not believe one can settle how much we ought to give. I am afraid the only safe rule is to give more than we can spare.” – C.S. Lewis

I am Arianne C. Larwa, Ara for short and I am 25 years old. I graduated Bachelor of Science in Accountancy at Laguna College of Business and Arts last March 2015. My father is a mechanic and my mother is not working. I have 5 siblings. LCBA is a private school in Calamba Laguna. When I was still studying, my father had difficulties in paying my tuition fee and giving me allowance everyday since me and my twin are both in college. It also came to a point where I could not enroll my summer class which resulted to my late graduation march. My twin also had to stop her studies to give way for me.

My ambition is to be a CPA (Certified Public Accountant). I am currently taking my road as of now to become a CPA and soon to be a CPA Lawyer. GMA Faith Family Foundation helped me realize that every opportunity to go and finish my studies is a blessing from above. GMA Faith Family Foundation did not just help me finish my studies but also offered me a wider opportunity to reach my goals and dreams. The foundation helped me in my board exam review and even supported me financially, emotionally and most importantly Spiritually during my board exam. Without the help of the foundation I know I will not be able to finish my studies. The blessings I am now receiving was part of the blessings channeled first through GMA Faith Family Foundation.

Now, I am an accountant in FUJITSU GROUP OF COMPANIES, one of the largest multinational company based in Japan. Since I am now a graduate and employed, I am planning to help the foundation through giving back on what I have received previously and inspire others not to waste the blessings we have received / we are receiving right now. There is a bright and good future that awaits those who have used their blessings appropriately.