CBBC New School Year

Cambodia Baptist Bible College started the school year 2016-2017 with 26 regular students and 6 returning students.  I have enjoyed very much my time of teaching the second and third year men in their Homiletics and Practice Preaching classes for the very first 2 blocks of the school year.  It is a very precious sight to see young men stand in front of an audience for the very first time and deliver a short message from God’s Word.  Visualizing that these young men are going to become the future Preachers and Pastors in the Gospel ministry in Cambodia is more than enough motivation to keep on in the task of reaching and training more laborers for the harvest before us.

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!

Sir Bob Came to Visit - Finally!

This is a major highlight of our life and ministry here in Cambodia!  Sir Bob (Pastor Robert Ray Phillips), our home pastor at Bible Baptist Church - San Fernando, La Union, finally came to visit us here at Grace Baptist Church - Phnom Penh.  Much thanks to Missionary Abcede Garcia for escorting Sir Bob on this trip.  We really enjoyed the time of fellowship and worship we were able to have together for the few days they were with us.  We wish so much that Mom Sue was able to come too but we hope she will have the opportunity next time.  Sir Bob and Mom Sue were greatly used by the Lord in our early beginnings in the ministry.  God bless you Sir Bob and Mom Sue.  We love you both so much!

Cambodian Worship service! 

Sir Bob Phillips Preaching and Mike translating!

Sir Bob Phillips Preaching in English and Mike translating in Cambodian language!

Missionary Abcede Garcia preaching in our English service.

Bro. Abcede, Sir Bob and Mike

The Valdez family with Bro. Abcede and Sir Bob!

Our English Service Congregation!  Mainly, our children at Power of Grace Children's Home, Our Staff and Volunteers!

Sis. Gina Ilagor, our Children's Ministry Coordinator and Sir Bob.

3G Missions!  3 Generations of Gospel Ministers - from America, to the Philippines and to Cambodia!
Bro. Sophea (Bunthanh Samsophea), Sir Bob and Mike

CBBC Graduation 2016!

We praise and thank God for batch 2016 of graduates from Cambodia Baptist Bible College.  This is the smallest batch of graduates from CBBC, 3 men and 1 lady.  3 men who are supposed to graduate this year were not able to come and complete their graduation requirements as they are all married while having their own respective mission works to attend to.  Please continue to pray for these men and women coming out from CBBC that they will be faithful as they involve themselves in various ministries trying to help reach their Cambodian people with the Gospel.

Missions Conference 2016!

Last year, we have posted that the Missions Conference was the 8th Missions annual conference!  That was actually the 7th annual Missions Conference so this year 2016 is the actual 8th Missions Conference.  Well, regardless of the number, we are thankful to the Lord for allowing us to encourage our church members and local Pastors about the importance of being part in reaching our world with the Gospel whether it be by praying, giving of offerings or personally going to places far and near to share the Gospel to an unsaved soul waiting for God's salvation.  While there has been some decrease in the number of people giving because of people moving to other places, Grace Baptist Church has actually committed to give more for world missions this year 2016-2017.  Please help pray that the commitments will be followed through with faithful giving from our church people.

Pastor Khoung Sothea - Grace Baptist Church - Srok Bati, Takeo Province

Pastor Siem Bunthol - Grace Baptist Church - Kandal Steung, Kandal Province