Division of Missions - CAMACOP
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<strong>Missions</strong> Newsletter<br />
1st Qtr 2011<br />
News Flash:<br />
Bishop Reniel &<br />
Ana Nebab visit<br />
the Napilas in<br />
Poland<br />
NEM Rev. James<br />
Quisquirin<br />
completes<br />
<strong>Missions</strong><br />
Perspective<br />
Features inside<br />
this issue:<br />
The Thailand<br />
Call<br />
Back to School<br />
for Cecilia &<br />
Maricel<br />
Finding<br />
Warmth in the<br />
Cold<br />
Missionaries on<br />
Top <strong>of</strong> the<br />
World<br />
Learning the<br />
Language <strong>of</strong><br />
Love<br />
Coming Soon:<br />
Baby Boy<br />
2<br />
2<br />
3<br />
3<br />
5<br />
6<br />
Kairos is Now! 7<br />
Victory in the<br />
Land <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Rising Sun<br />
7<br />
C H R I S T I A N & M I S S I O N A R Y A L L I A N C E C H U R C H E S O F T H E<br />
P H I L I P P I N E S , I N C<br />
<strong>Division</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Missions</strong><br />
Rev. James E. Quisquirin<br />
National Executive Minister (NEM), <strong>Division</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Missions</strong><br />
Our Need for Missionary Leaders:<br />
A Message from Bishop Reniel Joel A. Nebab<br />
First <strong>of</strong> all, I want to<br />
commend the <strong>Division</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Missions</strong>, under the<br />
leadership <strong>of</strong> our<br />
national executive<br />
minister Rev. James<br />
Quisquirin, for its<br />
groundbreaking efforts<br />
in reaching peoples in<br />
various fields with the<br />
gospel <strong>of</strong> our Lord Jesus<br />
Christ. Its efforts in<br />
reaching our brothers<br />
and neighbours not<br />
only outside <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Philippines, but also in<br />
difficult areas in our<br />
c o u n t r y , a r e<br />
characterized by a vision<br />
to see multitudes <strong>of</strong><br />
people from every tribe,<br />
tongue and nation<br />
come to the saving<br />
knowledge <strong>of</strong> the Lord<br />
Jesus. It is my hope that<br />
Our God whom we<br />
serve who commissions<br />
us to bless all nations in<br />
His name is indeed the<br />
same yesterday, today<br />
and forever. He is<br />
s o v e r e i g n o v e r<br />
everything. He provides<br />
all our needs. He has<br />
blessed us continually<br />
so that we can continue<br />
to be a blessing to<br />
others especially in<br />
bringing the Gospel to<br />
the least- reached<br />
people groups <strong>of</strong> the<br />
world. We appreciate so<br />
the efforts <strong>of</strong> this<br />
division will be<br />
sustained and carried<br />
on until the return <strong>of</strong><br />
Christ.<br />
And in so doing, I have<br />
a brief advice to them:<br />
Even among our<br />
missionaries, we need to<br />
develop key leaders who<br />
will take on the mantle<br />
<strong>of</strong> servanthood and<br />
commitment so that we<br />
do not stop in the<br />
middle <strong>of</strong> the battle and<br />
are found wanting by<br />
God.<br />
The development <strong>of</strong> key<br />
leaders in missions is<br />
crucial because leaders,<br />
not programs, carry the<br />
torch, light up the path,<br />
a n d s t a r t<br />
groundbreaking and<br />
Blessed to be a Blessing:<br />
A Message from NEM-DM Rev. James E. Quisquirin<br />
much your continuous<br />
support through your<br />
prayers, finances and<br />
mobilization towards<br />
world missions. As a<br />
m i s s i o n a r y<br />
denomination, may we<br />
be more passionate<br />
especially in mobilizing<br />
churches in missions<br />
involvement thus<br />
attributing more glory<br />
to God. We hope that<br />
the approval <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>CAMACOP</strong> National<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Trustees<br />
(NBOT) that the last<br />
Sunday <strong>of</strong> each month<br />
be designated as<br />
path finding endeavours<br />
that will produce clear<br />
a n d s u s t a i n a b l e<br />
highways that will result<br />
into decades, even<br />
centuries, <strong>of</strong> fruitful<br />
work in our mission<br />
fields.<br />
We need missionary<br />
leaders who have a<br />
passion f o r the<br />
unreached, perseverance<br />
in difficulty, and<br />
character to be firm<br />
when challenges come<br />
their way.<br />
I say passion,<br />
because these leaders<br />
must set aside as nonnecessities<br />
other human<br />
desires, e.g. pleasure,<br />
that are not aligned with<br />
their primary conviction<br />
Continued on page 3<br />
<strong>Missions</strong> Sunday, will<br />
fuel an increase <strong>of</strong><br />
missions awareness,<br />
m o b i l i z a t i o n o f<br />
m e m b e r s a n d<br />
deployment <strong>of</strong> more<br />
goers in the field. We<br />
thank God for the<br />
NBOT approval <strong>of</strong> the<br />
4 units <strong>of</strong> tentmaker<br />
International Workers<br />
and one in partnership.<br />
Last year, the<br />
Lord has allowed me<br />
the opportunity <strong>of</strong><br />
visiting some <strong>of</strong> our<br />
International Workers<br />
Continued on page 7
“Pray for us that we<br />
may proclaim the<br />
mystery <strong>of</strong> Christ and<br />
have the wisdom in<br />
dealing with<br />
unbelievers and that<br />
we can make the most<br />
<strong>of</strong> every opportunity.”<br />
The Geradas &<br />
Ms. Narciso<br />
"The Great<br />
Commission is<br />
not an option to<br />
be considered; it<br />
is a command to<br />
be obeyed"<br />
- Hudson Taylor<br />
Cecilia &<br />
Maricel with<br />
the new staff !<br />
The Thailand Call<br />
Rev. Joel, Milcah<br />
Gerada & Ms. Fely<br />
Jane Narciso (IW in<br />
Thailand): Despite<br />
Thailand’s economic<br />
boom, many are still in<br />
spiritual darkness. The<br />
Geradas together with<br />
Fely Jane are seeing<br />
answers to their<br />
prayers to reach those<br />
lost in darkness. New<br />
Thai contacts have<br />
responded to Christ in<br />
faith and are growing<br />
through attendance in<br />
a Bible Study.<br />
The desire to learn<br />
English in Thailand is<br />
in demand and so the<br />
ministry team are<br />
teaching this using<br />
Bible stories and<br />
lessons. Little by little<br />
the Word <strong>of</strong> God is<br />
penetrating deep into<br />
the lives <strong>of</strong> the Thai<br />
students.<br />
Cecilia and Maricel<br />
(Cambodia) is praising<br />
God for the victories <strong>of</strong><br />
last year. They also<br />
thank all <strong>of</strong> you for<br />
your prayers and<br />
support. “Makigalak po<br />
kayo dahil isang taon na<br />
p o a n g Y o u t h<br />
development Centre<br />
(YDC) noong November<br />
[last year] at kasama po<br />
kayong lahat sa patuloy<br />
na paglago ng gawain<br />
ditto. Ang investment<br />
ninyo po ay hindi<br />
nasayang,” says Cecilia.<br />
Late last year, they were<br />
forced to vacate the<br />
place they were renting<br />
for the Center and find<br />
another venue. Praise<br />
God for His provision<br />
enabling the staff to<br />
prepare for the last<br />
quarter <strong>of</strong> last year, as<br />
t h e y p r a y e d ,<br />
Ptra. Beth Limare<br />
(IW in Thailand) has<br />
recently returned to<br />
Thailand after 1-year <strong>of</strong><br />
Home Assignment and<br />
is back to her full-time<br />
teaching post at<br />
Northeastern Bible<br />
Seminary (NBS). This<br />
year is Ptra. Beth’s<br />
28th year <strong>of</strong> ministry<br />
in Thailand, 18 years<br />
doing Administrative<br />
work with NBS.<br />
Ptra. Beth thanks God<br />
for the fruit and more<br />
fruit coming out <strong>of</strong><br />
consistent, patient and<br />
hard work <strong>of</strong> many<br />
workers in this field.<br />
Their work at NBS<br />
continues to grow. The<br />
number <strong>of</strong> students is<br />
increasing. The NBS<br />
alumni are serving in<br />
numerous places in<br />
Thailand and Laos.<br />
transitioned and<br />
made ready the place.<br />
After a long break, the<br />
YDC reopened with<br />
the students back for<br />
study. It’s hard to<br />
believe that the<br />
Center is one year<br />
now. Their ministry<br />
takes them to areas<br />
where God leads<br />
them. And they now<br />
have a ministry<br />
breakthrough among<br />
the Rugby boys.<br />
In addition to the<br />
challenges they faced,<br />
last August, two staff<br />
members underwent<br />
surgery and two<br />
discontinued their<br />
work due to financial<br />
d i f f i c u l t i e s .<br />
Manpower and lack <strong>of</strong><br />
finances are two main<br />
challenges they are<br />
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Rev. Roland & Nancy<br />
Lumawag (IW in<br />
Thailand): Nancy is<br />
making a positive<br />
influence among the<br />
w o m e n i n th e<br />
churches and in the<br />
Bible school. She<br />
meets two faculties<br />
and some students for<br />
mentoring, prayer,<br />
encouragement, and<br />
book study. Roland is<br />
also meeting with one<br />
f a c u l t y f o r<br />
accountability and<br />
mentoring. They both<br />
meet with the students<br />
every morning for<br />
devotional are incharge<br />
with the<br />
spiritual formation <strong>of</strong><br />
the students.<br />
Praise God for 62<br />
i n di v id ua ls wh o<br />
accepted the Lord<br />
Continued on page 5<br />
Back to School for Cecilia and Maricel<br />
confronted with.<br />
Unfortunately their<br />
small groups were<br />
discontinued and their<br />
fellowship center was<br />
closed.<br />
D e s p i t e t h e<br />
difficulties, they were<br />
not without hope and<br />
trust in God. Through<br />
God’s sustaining grace<br />
the students have<br />
returned and their<br />
small groups have<br />
resumed. Now, they<br />
are so happy to see<br />
some fruit <strong>of</strong> their<br />
labor through the<br />
conversion <strong>of</strong> some<br />
Buddhist and Muslim<br />
Youth to Christ. To<br />
God be the glory!
Finding Warmth in the Cold<br />
<strong>Missions</strong> Newsletter<br />
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Edmund & Laida Napila<br />
(Poland): It will be one<br />
year this month since<br />
Edmund and Laida<br />
arrived Poland. They<br />
arrived in the middle<br />
<strong>of</strong> the coldest winter for<br />
Bishop Reniel & Ana Nebab visit the<br />
Napilas in Poland<br />
the last 20 years last<br />
January. By God's grace they are<br />
coping and learning to be very<br />
creative with clothing to keep<br />
warm. SEND NCE, the Napila’s<br />
partner organization, helped make<br />
the family’s adjustment a lot<br />
easier. They are in the process <strong>of</strong><br />
learning the language, connecting<br />
Our Need for Missionary Leaders (from page 1)<br />
that men and women are<br />
perishing and need to receive<br />
the Lord Jesus Christ in a<br />
personal manner. Otherwise,<br />
these people will spend their<br />
eternity away from God’s<br />
presence. A true missionary<br />
leader can not feel<br />
comfortable and can not<br />
sleep well with this spiritual<br />
truth in mind.<br />
I say perseverance, because we<br />
do recognize that many<br />
hurdles lie on our way <strong>of</strong><br />
spreading the Gospel. We are<br />
aware that many forces are<br />
battling for the soul <strong>of</strong><br />
everyone. Satan is not happy<br />
when people groups come to<br />
know the Lord Jesus, and so<br />
he uses many instruments in<br />
attempting to foil our efforts.<br />
But we need men and women<br />
<strong>of</strong> perseverance, because they<br />
consider these hurdles<br />
challenges instead, instances<br />
<strong>of</strong> trusting our God, and<br />
opportunities for designing<br />
strategies that make us win!<br />
Missionaries on Top <strong>of</strong> the World<br />
with the people there and<br />
seeking opportunities for<br />
ministry .<br />
James & Carol Sarenas<br />
( H i m a l a y a s ) :<br />
International Ministry<br />
(IM) Workers<br />
Tourist visas in Nepal<br />
are only good for 150<br />
days, i.e., 5 months.<br />
The Sarenas acquired<br />
an internet café<br />
business for the<br />
purpose <strong>of</strong> changing<br />
their visa status from<br />
tourist to business.<br />
Business visas are good<br />
for 6 months and is<br />
1/5 the cost <strong>of</strong> tourist<br />
visas. Let us pray that<br />
they will be able to<br />
complete the payment<br />
for the business.<br />
And I say character, because<br />
leaders can not be without<br />
character. It is one ingredient<br />
in our lives that we need to<br />
take care <strong>of</strong>. Without<br />
integrity <strong>of</strong> heart, a Christian<br />
cannot lead. He has no moral<br />
authority to press forward.<br />
I say this with the prayer and<br />
humility to recognize that the<br />
Lord alone sustains us in our<br />
ministry. I also say this with<br />
the prayer that those who are<br />
in the field will be<br />
strengthened by the Holy<br />
Spirit to distance themselves<br />
from temptations that may<br />
lead to their ruin and<br />
downfall. The Kingdom <strong>of</strong><br />
Heaven has been forcefully<br />
advancing (John 11: 12) and<br />
we must build on what our<br />
forefathers have done to grow<br />
God’s kingdom on earth.<br />
May our division <strong>of</strong> missions<br />
continue to expand our<br />
territories. May we find and<br />
nurture missionary leaders<br />
Ptr. James Sarenas immersed<br />
into Tibetan culture attending<br />
the 75th Birthday <strong>of</strong> Dalai Lama<br />
who will leave us legacies to<br />
treasure and follow until the<br />
return <strong>of</strong> our Lord Jesus<br />
Christ. God bless the division<br />
<strong>of</strong> missions, and the<br />
<strong>CAMACOP</strong> as a whole, <strong>of</strong><br />
which we are a vital part.<br />
“We need to<br />
develop key<br />
leaders who will<br />
take on the<br />
mantle <strong>of</strong><br />
servanthood and<br />
commitment…”
List <strong>of</strong> <strong>CAMACOP</strong> International Ministry (IM) &<br />
National Ethnic Ministry (Home <strong>Missions</strong>) Workers:<br />
Australia<br />
1) Rev. & Mrs. Cesar<br />
Mangohig (Aurora) & Family<br />
Cambodia<br />
2) Ms. Emily Beboso<br />
3) Ms. Cecil Lorenzo<br />
4) Ms. Cecilia Panaga<br />
Central Asia<br />
5) Mr. & Mrs. Diosdado<br />
Mercado (Kimberly)<br />
Dubai<br />
6) Ptra. Lily Libo -on<br />
7) Mrs. Chery (vda.) Nerona<br />
8) Ptr. J<strong>of</strong>rey Ornado<br />
(Marjorie)<br />
East Asia<br />
9) Ptr. & Mrs. Tad Natividad<br />
(Vicky) & Family<br />
10) Rev. & Mrs. William<br />
Sabillo (Hazel) & Family<br />
Himalayas<br />
11) Rev. & Mrs. James<br />
Sarenas (Carol) & Family<br />
Hong Kong<br />
12)Rev. & Mrs. Ariston<br />
Ansagay (Emelda) & Son<br />
13) Ptra. Villie Gregorio<br />
14) Ptra. Eppie Carol Ilidan<br />
15) Rev. Ruth Tablada<br />
16) Rev. & Mrs. Mark<br />
Venezuela (Gladdie)<br />
Japan<br />
17) Rev. & Mrs. Angelito<br />
Alid (Merlyn)<br />
18) Rev. Harry Alinio<br />
19) Rev. Rodrigo Ausan<br />
20) Ptr. & Mrs. Cristopher<br />
Barro (Grace) & Family<br />
21) Rev. & Mrs. Nemesio<br />
Barro (Luz)<br />
22) Rev. & Mrs. Simon<br />
Deguinion (Melanie) &<br />
Family<br />
23) Ptr. & Mrs. Frank<br />
Juanitez (Lilibeth)<br />
24) Ptr. & Mrs. Rogelio<br />
Lasay (Rebekka)<br />
25) Ptra. Dorcas Limpong<br />
26) Ptr. & Mrs. Rolando del<br />
Rosario (Maryjane) & Family<br />
27) Rev. & Mrs. Steve Tao<br />
(Marita)<br />
Mongolia<br />
28) Rev. & Mrs. Richel<br />
Maraat (Melody) & Family<br />
Nepal<br />
29) Ms. Yolanda Alido<br />
30) Adi Camacho<br />
Palau<br />
31) Ms. Adelaida Cabahug<br />
32) Ms. Luz Gatdula<br />
33) Ptra. Loregen Pearl<br />
Invidiado<br />
34) Ptr. Roderick Hope<br />
Matab<br />
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Papua New Guinea (PNG)<br />
35) Mr. & Mrs. Victor<br />
Opungu (Ana)<br />
Paraguay<br />
36) Rev. & Mrs. Filomeno<br />
Belen (Leonie) & Family<br />
37) Mr. & Mrs. Victor<br />
Tolentino (Cecil) & Family<br />
Poland<br />
38) Rev. & Mrs. Edmund<br />
Napila (Laida) & youngest<br />
son<br />
South Africa<br />
39) Ms. Lorena Cardenas—<br />
scheduled to S. Africa from<br />
Home Assignment by March<br />
2011.<br />
Thailand<br />
40) Rev. & Mrs. Joel Gerada<br />
(Milcah)<br />
41) Ms. Beth Limare<br />
42) Rev.& Mrs. Roland<br />
Lumawag (Nancy)<br />
43) Ms. Fely Jane Narciso<br />
Cross-Cultural Ministry &<br />
Advocacy (CCMA)*<br />
44) LAV<br />
45) RC<br />
46) EM<br />
47) RA<br />
*Names withheld for security reasons
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Learning the Language <strong>of</strong> Love<br />
Ptr. Richel & Melody Maraat<br />
(Mongolia)<br />
Year 2010 was another year <strong>of</strong><br />
adventure for the Maraat<br />
family. They are currently in<br />
the process <strong>of</strong> learning the<br />
local language which is quite a<br />
challenge. “Learning the<br />
language is an act <strong>of</strong> love,”<br />
says Tim Crouch, CAMA<br />
Regional Director. “Going<br />
through the trouble <strong>of</strong><br />
learning the language<br />
demonstrates that we love the<br />
people enough to want to hear<br />
them and speak with them in<br />
their own native tongue.” In<br />
April, they end their daily<br />
Mr. Adi Camacho: Nepal (In<br />
Partnership) is working in<br />
Kathmandu ministering<br />
through APC-Nepal among<br />
the Street Children in the<br />
city.<br />
Ms. Lorena Cardenas: South<br />
Africa (In Partnership) spent<br />
the last year on Home<br />
Assignment (HA) sharing the<br />
missions challenge to a<br />
number <strong>of</strong> churches in Luzon<br />
d i s t r i c t s , t h e B i c o l<br />
Commission and Mindanao<br />
districts. She is preparing her<br />
requirements to enable her to<br />
go back by next quarter to S.<br />
Africa.<br />
Rev. Ruth Tablada: Hong<br />
Kong (In Partnership IM<br />
Worker) recently received the<br />
ordination as conferred upon<br />
by Bishop Reniel Nebab<br />
together with the NEMs,<br />
including NEM-DM Rev.<br />
James Quisquirin.<br />
Rev. Filomeno & Leonie<br />
Belen: Paraguay (In<br />
Partnership) The past two<br />
months, Lutchie, the daughter<br />
<strong>of</strong> Rev. and Mrs. Belen,<br />
together with her husband<br />
Toni Weins visited churches<br />
and fellowship groups to give<br />
classroom language lessons.<br />
God continues to give their<br />
family opportunities to serve<br />
Him. Richel serves in the<br />
The Maraat Family<br />
leadership team at the<br />
Cornerstone Church for All<br />
Nations (International Church)<br />
and helps to coordinate the<br />
Sunday Worship Services.<br />
Summary Updates <strong>of</strong> Other IM Workers<br />
report on the Belen’s ministry.<br />
Thank you to all who hosted<br />
them.<br />
Rev. & Mrs. Marcus<br />
Venezuela: Hong Kong (In<br />
Partnership) has already moved<br />
from Quarry Bay Filipino<br />
Alliance Church to Evangelical<br />
Community Church (ECC)<br />
taking the place <strong>of</strong> Fe<br />
Hernandez who has returned to<br />
the Philippines for good.<br />
Ms. Yoli Alido: Nepal (In<br />
Partnership) had to exit Nepal<br />
in the middle <strong>of</strong> last year due to<br />
visa requirements. She is<br />
currently in the Philippines<br />
Ptra. Ruth Tablada’s<br />
Ordination Ceremony<br />
awaiting her future plans.<br />
Rev. Steve Tao: Japan<br />
(Tentmaker) is the new Team<br />
Leader for Japan Filipino<br />
Alliance <strong>Missions</strong> Team<br />
effective Jan.1, 2011. The Jan. 8<br />
The Thailand Call (from page 2)<br />
Jesus Christ. Last month 4<br />
churches gathered for its<br />
annual Mahapawn Day<br />
(<strong>Missions</strong> Day). Thank God<br />
for the growing hearts <strong>of</strong> the<br />
churches towards supporting<br />
<strong>Missions</strong>.<br />
As a family, they are thankful<br />
that they are enjoying God’s<br />
blessing <strong>of</strong> good health,<br />
spiritual nourishment, and<br />
miraculous provision from<br />
Him. They thank the Lord<br />
also for seeing their two boys<br />
through this year’s first<br />
semester.<br />
turning over ceremony was<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficiated by Rev. Harry<br />
Landaw, the Japan Alliance<br />
<strong>Missions</strong> Field Director.<br />
Rev. & Mrs. Harry Alinio:<br />
Japan (Tentmaker IM<br />
Worker) was newly approved<br />
by the NBOT last November<br />
assigned to plant and pastor<br />
an Alliance Church in Yaizu<br />
City, Shizonka Ken, Japan.<br />
Pastor & Mrs. J<strong>of</strong>rey Ornado<br />
& Cherry Nerona: Dubai<br />
(Tentmaker IM Workers) was<br />
also approved by the NBOT<br />
last November and tasked to<br />
H o l y J o y A l l i a n c e<br />
International Ministries in<br />
Dubai,<br />
Ptr. Simon & Melanie<br />
Deguinion: Japan (Tentmaker<br />
IM Workers) started their<br />
fellowship on July 4, 2010<br />
with 16 in attendance. After<br />
their initial meeting, 12 more<br />
people joined the fellowship<br />
which they have named, “The<br />
Church <strong>of</strong> Jesus Christ”.<br />
Ptr. & Mrs. Deguinion<br />
with Rev. Quisquirin
"Prayer is the<br />
mighty engine<br />
that is to<br />
move the<br />
missionary<br />
work."<br />
– A.B. Simpson<br />
For <strong>Missions</strong> in General:<br />
NEM-DM Rev. James Quisquirin<br />
as he organizes and conducts<br />
Kairos Courses nation-wide.<br />
International Workers’ problems<br />
in renewing visas and the costs.<br />
Greater harvest <strong>of</strong> souls amongst<br />
the Unreached People Groups.<br />
Safety for IW travels and new<br />
ministry opportunities.<br />
An authorized venue for worship<br />
in the Middle East<br />
For Cecilia Lorenzo (Cambodia):<br />
Openness <strong>of</strong> students to receive<br />
the Gospel<br />
The young women released from<br />
the sex trade<br />
Long-term workers<br />
Unity, love and wisdom among<br />
the YDC workers<br />
Finances to sustain the projects<br />
For the Maraats (Mongolia):<br />
That God will continue to help<br />
them grow in our walk with Him<br />
and their relationship with one<br />
another.<br />
That next year they will be<br />
granted a visa that would allow<br />
them to openly engage in ministry.<br />
That they will always be alert and<br />
discerning <strong>of</strong> the enemy’s schemes.<br />
Pray for protection and victory over<br />
spiritual attacks.<br />
For the Del Rosarios (Japan):<br />
Wisdom in the studies <strong>of</strong> their<br />
daughter Keziah Dara<br />
An interpreter for the Japanese<br />
attendees<br />
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Coming Soon: A Baby Boy for the Opungus !<br />
The Opungus, Victor & Ana<br />
(Papua New Guinea) are in the<br />
Philippines at the start <strong>of</strong> this year<br />
expecting the birth <strong>of</strong> their second<br />
child by February. Ana saw her<br />
doctor and had an ultrasound. Her<br />
blood pressure is higher than<br />
normal and she's been feeling dizzy<br />
sometimes. Her ultrasound also<br />
showed that Ana has placenta<br />
previa, a condition where the<br />
placenta is covering the passageway<br />
<strong>of</strong> the baby. This will definitely<br />
require a C-section delivery. Pray that<br />
Ana and the baby will stay safe and<br />
healthy.<br />
Victor is translating the book <strong>of</strong><br />
Isaiah and is on the 28th chapter<br />
now. With your prayers and the help<br />
<strong>of</strong> the LORD, he has gotten this far.<br />
He also worked with one <strong>of</strong> the guys<br />
on the book <strong>of</strong> Exodus and have<br />
gone as far as chapter 8. They thank<br />
the Lord for His provisions in answer<br />
to our prayers.<br />
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Their own place for worship<br />
Spiritual growth <strong>of</strong> their members<br />
Continuous support for the<br />
missionary work<br />
For the Sarenas (Nepal)<br />
A pious Buddhists Tibetan family<br />
from Ladakh that the Sarenas are in<br />
contact with; that God will open a<br />
way for them to share the Gospel.<br />
Wisdom for Ptr. James as he<br />
conducts lectures on family values<br />
and Carol on being a good helpmeet<br />
among the Lhomi ethnic Tibetans.<br />
Wisdom, resources and creativity as<br />
the Sarenas teach English to the<br />
Sherpa and witness to the<br />
newcomers.<br />
Opportunity to witness to their<br />
language teacher about God’s<br />
goodness. She’s a former Buddhist<br />
nun devoted to her belief.<br />
Peace and order in Nepal.<br />
Their two sons, Joshua and<br />
Stephen and Ptr. James have coughs<br />
and colds. Ptr. James also needs a<br />
follow up checkup for his operation<br />
last December. Please pray for God’s<br />
complete healing and provision.<br />
For the Geradas (Thailand)<br />
Spiritual growth for new believers,<br />
Krataay, Nom and Prem. Pray that<br />
they will be able to stand against<br />
family pressure.<br />
For the new contacts who showed<br />
interest in the Gospel. Pray that a<br />
lady named Deng will read the<br />
Gospel tracts<br />
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Kairos is Now !<br />
The Kairos Course is the main<br />
missions awareness, mobilization and<br />
basic training vehicle <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Missions</strong><br />
Office. It is a 5-day, 9-session<br />
interactive course that goes back<br />
to the f oun da tion o f<br />
missions, the Bible.<br />
Through videos, readings,<br />
d i s c u s s i o n s , l e c t u r e s ,<br />
worksheets, personal journaling,<br />
and prayer, the course<br />
underscores that we are all<br />
senders, mobilizers, welcomers,<br />
intercessors or goers in relation to<br />
world evangelization.<br />
We praise God for the 18 Kairos<br />
Courses held and 8 Facilitators<br />
Training Courses (FTC) conducted<br />
last year. Six—hundred seventy four<br />
Kairos Course-West Mindanao District in<br />
Ankla, Zamboanga Del Norte<br />
participants finished the Kairos<br />
Course, and 295 for the FTC. Praise<br />
God for their encouraging response<br />
on how Kairos has blessed them and<br />
even transformed their missions<br />
perspective.<br />
Victory in the Land <strong>of</strong><br />
the Rising Sun<br />
Ptr. & Mrs. Rolando Del Rosario<br />
(Tentmaker IW in Japan): It is not<br />
easy working far from your own land.<br />
Challenges and difficulties can hinder<br />
if not stop the work altogether. The<br />
Del Rosarios thank God for the<br />
victories they are experiencing over<br />
the challenges <strong>of</strong> ministry. Ptr.<br />
Rolando is ministering to a<br />
congregation with a few nationals<br />
from Japan but most worshippers are<br />
from the Philippines. He and his wife<br />
is thankful for the prayerful support<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>CAMACOP</strong> constituency.<br />
We thank God also for the 24<br />
pastors and laymen who finished the<br />
Head Facilitators Training Course<br />
(HFTC) on October and November<br />
<strong>of</strong> last year. We have now a total 27<br />
HF and one Course Coordinator,<br />
HFTC Participants in Butuan<br />
Rev. James Quisquirin. Ptra. Beth<br />
Limare, one <strong>of</strong> the HFTC graduates<br />
plans to conduct Kairos in Thailand.<br />
Last October 10, NEM-DM Rev.<br />
Quisquirin completed and is now<br />
certified as Teachers Trainer for the<br />
Revealing His Glory<br />
(RHG) seminar.<br />
These are some<br />
comments from those<br />
who attended at the<br />
Metro Manila District<br />
Kairos last year:<br />
“I feel that am just an<br />
ordinary believer but<br />
after attending Kairos,<br />
my life is transformed by an<br />
extra-ordinary vision —<strong>of</strong> that <strong>of</strong><br />
being a world Christian.” —Ptra<br />
Phoebe Nuestro<br />
“Revolutionary. Soul-stirring.<br />
Powerful!” —Rev. Noel Manguhig<br />
“This course is excellent for outgoing<br />
missionaries. It is helpful for all<br />
<strong>CAMACOP</strong> churches.” —Rev. Dan<br />
Catural<br />
Blessed to be a Blessing...<br />
(from page 1)<br />
to plan with them and help them in<br />
their leadership development<br />
program through seminars, and<br />
most <strong>of</strong> all, being there to listen to<br />
their concerns and encouraging<br />
them.<br />
Let us therefore continue to<br />
work hard to live up to our Godgiven<br />
name, the Christian and<br />
Missionary Alliance Churches <strong>of</strong><br />
the Philippines, for the glory <strong>of</strong><br />
God, globally.<br />
"The gospel<br />
is only good<br />
news if it gets<br />
there in<br />
time."<br />
— Carl F. H. Henry<br />
Ptr. & Mrs. Rolando<br />
Del Rosario (Japan)
"<strong>Missions</strong> is<br />
the overflow<br />
<strong>of</strong> our delight<br />
in God<br />
because<br />
missions is<br />
the overflow<br />
<strong>of</strong> God's<br />
delight in<br />
being God."<br />
--John Piper<br />
<strong>CAMACOP</strong><br />
C H R I S T I A N & M I S S I O N A R Y<br />
A L L I A N C E C H U R C H E S O F<br />
T H E P H I L I P P I N E S , I N C .<br />
13 West Capitol Drive<br />
Bo. Capitolyo,<br />
Pasig City, Metro Manila<br />
Philippines<br />
Phone Nos.: 635-2259<br />
631-7947<br />
<strong>Missions</strong> FYI <strong>Missions</strong> FYI <strong>Missions</strong> FYI<br />
The <strong>Missions</strong> Theme<br />
for this year 2011”<br />
“The Glory <strong>of</strong> God:<br />
The Reason for<br />
<strong>Missions</strong>”<br />
Last Sunday as<br />
<strong>Missions</strong> Emphasis<br />
Sunday<br />
The NBOT has<br />
a p p r o v e d t h e<br />
recommendation <strong>of</strong><br />
B i s h o p N e b a b<br />
declaring every last<br />
Sunday <strong>of</strong> each month<br />
as <strong>Missions</strong> Emphasis<br />
Sunday in order to<br />
create more missions<br />
awareness among our<br />
members. Pray for<br />
fruitful and significant<br />
result <strong>of</strong> this monthly<br />
missions activity.<br />
Kairos Courses and<br />
Facilitators’ Training<br />
Courses for 2011<br />
Kairos Courses in<br />
various districts will be<br />
scheduled throughout<br />
this year. Check the<br />
<strong>CAMACOP</strong> website for<br />
these schedules.<br />
R H G T e a c h e r s ’<br />
Training and Seminar<br />
Presentation<br />
Rev. James Quisquirin<br />
praises God for the<br />
opportunity <strong>of</strong> being<br />
trained and certified as<br />
Teachers’ Trainer last<br />
Nov. 10. With this he<br />
can teach others to<br />
present the seminar.<br />
So, pray that there will<br />
be more RHG<br />
presentation in all our<br />
churches.<br />
NEM Rev. James<br />
Quisquirin’s Trip to<br />
Palau<br />
<strong>Missions</strong> head, Rev.<br />
Quisquirin was able to<br />
visit Palau from Jan. 7 -<br />
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that were given to her.<br />
For strength, wisdom<br />
and unity among us, as<br />
a team: Joel and Milcah<br />
Gerada, Fely Jane<br />
Narciso , Somkhit and<br />
Suda Tonnguen.<br />
For God’s provision<br />
and wisdom on<br />
managing finances. For<br />
the past 6 months, their<br />
expenses was bigger<br />
than their income.<br />
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The Alliance: Doing the Mission Together<br />
Note: The majority content <strong>of</strong> this newsletter are excerpts<br />
from the IM Workers’ update. We have more updates than<br />
can be printed in this newsletter, so for the sake <strong>of</strong> space and<br />
clarity, some material were edited while others were not<br />
included altogether.<br />
If you wish to receive the complete IM Worker’s updates<br />
and prayer requests reaching the <strong>Missions</strong> Office, please<br />
send us a note or message via email, call or text:<br />
camacop.dm@gmail.com<br />
27 to conduct a Kairos<br />
Course and Revealing<br />
His Glory Seminar<br />
among the church<br />
leaders. He has also<br />
met with IM Worker,<br />
Ptr Hope for ministry<br />
strategic planning, and<br />
ministry consultations.<br />
A PAC Emergin g<br />
Leaders Summit<br />
During the APAC<br />
C o n f e r e n c e i n<br />
Indonesia last year, it<br />
was decided to have an<br />
Emerging Leaders’<br />
Summit in Thailand on<br />
July <strong>of</strong> this year. Each<br />
APAC country is<br />
encouraged to send at<br />
least ten youths to this<br />
Summit. We therefore<br />
are looking to send 10<br />
youths 24-35 years old<br />
who have a burden for<br />
missions.<br />
For Ed and Sue<br />
Danneker who are on<br />
home assignment. Pray<br />
for protection as they<br />
visit Churches in<br />
America.<br />
Rev. James Quisquirin 0908-8917307 / 0922-8654380<br />
Rev. Benji De Jesus 0917-5932558