Hebat!

Hebat in Bahasa Indonesia is “Amazing.” Sister H. was commissioned last night (7 Apr ’11) at the closing service of SMDC convention held in Digos City (Davao del Sur). Together with the district officials of SMDC led by Rev. Lorenzo Panaguiton, the World Missions Director Joseph Suico commissioned Sister H. for a long-term missionary assignment in Indonesia.

Sister H. previously served as a short-term missionary to Bandung, Indonesia for a year under the Project Barnabas program of PGCAG World Missions Department.

She will be visiting the districts of PGCAG to raise support for her mission work. Please continue to pray for this cross-cultural ministry. You may contact the PGCAG office for further information on how to send financial support to her at 02 2926613.

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).

Training

A training program for those who are thinking of going into short-term missions service. This is also designed to provide understanding about missions opportunies.

For further information please contact Rev. Abe Visca, training coordinator (09088844536) ac.visca@gmail.com or Imee Aquino at the WMD office– 09295261547.

Welcome Back Divina!

Jay Angeles, our PB coordinator welcomes back Divina Pakilo (SCCDC) from Phnom Penh, Cambodia. She served as PB messenger for a year.  Divina attends The Highlands Metropolitan Assembly of God Church in Puguis, La Trinidad, Benguet.

GS Rey Sends Off WVDC MsGr

On Sept. 30, 2009 GS Rey and Rev. Visca were at the Terminal 2 to send off Gina Pedregosa for her flight back to Stung Traeng, Cambodia. Ms. Pedregosa was home for a quick “pit stop.” She’s thankful to the Lord her doctor gave her a “clean bill of health.” Gina expressed her thanks to the department and especially to the churches of PGCAG who are faithful in their support for her ministry.

CVLL Sends New Messenger to Cambodia

Dr. Jay Angeles, Project Barnabas director with his wife Jenny sent off Cheryl Gempisao from Central Visayas District Council who left for Cambodia last July 31, 2009. Photo was taken by Rev. Abe Visca who now serves as training director for World Missions Department. Again thank you CVLL for sending another “messenger” to the field.

Go Gene Go!

Gene, Rowena, John Carlo, and Joanna Rose Cagas our “messengers” for Cambodia at the airport being sent off by Dr. Jay Angeles, PB Director and Kuya Abe Visca, Cross-Cultural Training Coordinator.

The Cagas’ home district is Central Visayas & Lower-Leyte District Council. Thank you Revs. Cabajes (DS) and Rey Margallo (Dist. World Missions Dir.) for sharing them to the world!