Tuesday, August 02, 2016

There will never be another one like it ever!


How many times have we heard or even said this phrase; "There will never be another one like it ever!" ?  I think that is most precise description for the recently held ABC Missionary Retreat last July 26-29, 2016 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.  Just that; "There will never be another one like it ever!"  It doesn't mean that we have already seen the grandest time of our life because as long as God is alive and the Lord tarries His coming, we will see more greater times of fellowship with and among our fellow servants of the Lord.  It's just that; "There will never be another one like it ever!"  It's just a wonderful blessing being a part of the ABC Missionary Retreat 2016.


It was a tremendous gathering of 51 missionary families from 18 different countries. 160+ were together for a three night two day meeting for fellowship and recharging. We met in Phnom Penh, Cambodia July 26-28. I truly love being with the ABC family. Thank you for bringing me such joy. --- Asian Baptist Clearinghouse (post by Rev. Paul Byars, ABC Director.  July 31, 2016)


Pastor Paul Byars and ABC staff arrives with Missionary Ed Pamintuan and other delegates at the Phnom Penh International Airport.
Opening Service on Tuesday evening, July 26, 2016.
Delegates from Thailand singing a special number.
Special number from other delegates.
Opening remarks and preliminary announcements by Sir Paul Byars.
Testimony from Bro. Roy Arteta!
The "Ever Ready Saxophone Player" Samuel Tago.
So glad Sir Bob Phillips came along.  Here he is leading prayers for the services.
Special number from the delegates from Indonesia!
Little missionary children singing a special number.
Plaque of Appreciation for the Funtecha's!
Plaque of Appreciation for Missionary Rainier Rolda!

ABC recognized the families who have been Missionaries for 20 years and over.
The Crawford family - Indonesia
The Valdez family - Cambodia
The Tabanao family - Cambodia
The Rolda family - Cambodia
The Funtecha family - Haiti
Some of the precious missionary ladies!
The men having some light time!
With Sir Bob and Bro. Garcia
Joseph and Jenny DeVera, Mike and Daisy, Sir Bob Phillips and Abcede Garcia
Some of the ladies during the Ladies Tea Time Fellowship!
Some of the ladies during the Ladies Tea Time Fellowship!
Some of the ladies during the Ladies Tea Time Fellowship!
Cambodia Delegates Singing a Special Number!