IMB 2011

The church’s raison d etre (fancy F word for ‘reason for being’) is essentially Missions! IMB is for everyone. You can pick & choose topics of your interest or be counted for the total missions experience including a micro-mission trip to Zambales. This program is designed to provide the ‘basics’ of missions education – this is a must for missions directors in your churches as well as individual enthusiasts, and ooops, I almost forgot, pastors!

Commissioned!

Elvie Daradar was commissioned as a regular missionary to Cambodia last Sept. 28, 2010 at the First Assembly of God Roxas Mission (FARM) in Roxas City. She first served as a short-term missionary to Cambodia under the Project Barnabas program for a year.

Ms. Daradar comes from the Northwestern Visayas District Council (NWVDC). She was actively involved with the church planting thrust of FARM as field director for the Summer of Service (SoS) program for a significant number of years.

The Commissioning Service was attended by the District leaders of NWVDC under the leadership of District Superintendent Jessie Villagracia, Secretary Jino Lumbo, Tresurer Rose Posadas, Presbyters Pat Martinez (ECS), and, Rolly Payas (WCS).  The district superintendent of Western Visayas District Council, Rev. Jose Estrebilla also joined this blessed occasion.

The Executive Director of World Missions Department  Joseph Suico gave the charge to the missionary while our own Gen. Supt. and pastor of FARM  Rey Calusay preached the Word.

Luke Ricardo

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On July 28, 2010, baby Luke Ricardo Angeles was born to join the family of Risse, AJ, Jen & Dr J. We are all rejoicing for this gift of life . When Kuya Abe, Ernie and I visited the family last Friday, they were so thankful for the prayers of many people who cared for them during this momentous event in their life. [jS]

Historic IMB Graduates 29

A total of 13 participants received a Certificate of Training while 16 were awarded a Certificate of Participation and two with a Certificate of Attendance. Some of those who attended  include three district missions directors and two national department heads (Womens’ and Christian Education), and several local church pastors.  Revs. Bill Snider, Sheree Moon, and Bill Boyer represented the US Assemblies of God World Missions in the Philippines.  Dr. Fermin Bercero of Bethel Bible College, Rev. Raul Manuel of Convoy of Hope Philippines also came to grace the occasion. Rev. Rey Calusay, PGCAG General Sup’t. was one of the lecturers of IMB and also gave the commencement address during the graduation.  Other resource lecturers for IMB 2010 include, Rev. Abe Visca (WMD Cross-Cultural Training Director), Dr. Jay Angeles (WMD Project Barnabas Director), Dr. Joseph Suico (WMD Executive Director), Rev. Nora Catipon (Country Coordinator for Cambodia), Rev. Sam Raguingan (PGCAG Missionary to Cambodia), Rev. Jun Diaz (Operation Mobilization Philippines), Rev. Jen Angeles (PGCAG Missionary to Indonesia/East Timor), Dr. Lemuel Engcoy (APTS Faculty/Dean of Students), and Rev. Jerry Balbuena (PGCAG Gen. Treasurer).