Stories of Hope
Through the ministry of TCA in partnership with various donors and supporters, countless lives have been transformed.
In the following sections, we tell you stories of people that have become Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Meet Joshua
Meet Jay-ar
Rolando Umali, Jr.
Rolando or Jay-ar (his nickname), is also now part of the pastoral team and the leader of the worship team of a local church in Tagaytay City.
Rolando came from a very poor family. He became a Christian as a result of the outreach program of In His Presence Christian Church (IHPCC), a partner of TCA in the ministry. TCA BOD – JD and Edna Auxtero sponsored his college education – BSC, major in Music. He is now teaching Music Class at TCA for all levels and also doing tutorial classes. He trains musicians of various churches. He devotes some of his time in teaching several kids to play musical instruments. He has been providing financial support to his family as well.
Meet Mae
Mae, is the sister of Rolando Umali. Both the product of IHPCC Outreach.
Mae is in her 4th year of BSC, major in Accounting. She is also employed at TCA as Accounting Clerk and Secretary. This is to support her financially with her studies and to train her well in the practice of accountancy and administration. Mae also serves as the Accounting Clerk and part of the Youth Leader of IHPCC. Together with her brother Rolando, they have moved out from the slum area, bought a small unit of a house for their family.
Mae Rose Umali
Meet Daisy
Daisy Roda
Daisy and her family. Daisy is 2nd from left
Currently, Daisy is employed at TCA as Admin assistant of the Music School. This is to help support her studies financially and to be trained in accounting and administration. Daisy and her family used to live in the remote and poor community within the forest of Tagaytay City where there is no electricity. Through the Outreach program of IHPCC and in partnership with another church, Daisy became a Christian. TCA sponsored her elementary and High School education. She is now on 3rd year college, BSC, major in Economics. TCA is also currently sponsoring 2 of her brother’s education. Daisy has been serving the Lord as an Outreach volunteer worker and Auditor of Outreach funds at IHPCC.
Meet Sarah and Jasmine
Sarah Autentico and Jasmine Cuyo were previously sponsored kids at TCA. They are now graduates of BSC – Education and Licensed Teachers. Sarah has taught at TCA for 2 years. She is currently teaching at a public school in Tagaytay City. Jasmine has been with TCA for 3 years and Is currently a Pre-school Teacher. Both are also part of the Worship team and Children’s ministry of In His Presence Christian Church in Tagaytay City. They have also been financially supporting their family
Sarah (left) | Jasmine (right)
Meet Haidee
Haidee wants to serve kids by being a teacher at TCA. She is a very passionate and effective teacher of kids under the Learning to Read Program of TCA.
Haidee also came from a very poor family. She was previously a sponsored kid of TCA. She is now a graduate of BSC, major in education and a Licensed Teacher. She has been a member of IHPCC and has been serving the Lord faithfully as part of the outreach team, Children Ministry, and Worship Team. By the grace of God, she and her family are now out poverty. She is now helping support her family financially as well as the education of some of her nephews.
Haidee Casenas
TCA – has achieved a Certified Model Status
