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In one of our Church village outreaches, a woman named Ming Neang, 38 years old has been suffering from constant disease allegedly carried through her fore parents. She has undergone several medical examinations however doctors hardly explain the real problem. She even seek aide from “quack doctors” as it is very common in Cambodia but her condition remain unchanged. Though, she used to attend our Bible studies every week, she can’t give up her animistic belief. As we fasted and prayed, the Lord has made a way! She gave up her animistic belief and fully surrendered her life to Jesus. She cut off her amulets and burned their altars. God has healed her from the decease. Praise God! She testified, “I was seeking for the best doctors to heal my unexplainable disease but I failed, I also used huge amount of money to pay the quack doctors and bought different kinds of medicine but nothing happens. Now every time I have sickness I do not want to buy medicine anymore because I already know the best Physician.” Cell group continues in their house where some of her neighbors also accepted the Lord Jesus and attend the worship service every Sunday afternoon.

I was raised in a strong Buddhist family so I don’t know anything about Jesus Christ until a Filipino Missionary, Ptr. Perlito Gatmen and my friend Sun Sokun shared to me about Him who is a Savior and Lord. I received Jesus into my life in 2003. In 2006, God brings desire in my heart to study in Cambodia Bible Institute for two years church planting course. I came to know Him better through that school yet there was a conviction in me to study further in a mission school. In May 2008, Bro Sokun and I went to Mission Motivators School of Mission Philippines for mission training. Before going to Mission Training is not an easy way for we have encountered discouraging moments during our preparations, flights and financial needs. But God brought us victory after all. God is really great! Praise God that through Mission Training School, I experience “brokenness” to my self. I also learned to get up as early as 4:00 in the morning just to intercede to others and talk to God. I also experienced for the first time writing book report even though I am having hard time in my English writing and speaking. I was disciplined physically, emotionally and spiritually. Consequently, I’ve learned more on dying to myself, carry my cross and follow him. I enjoyed the ministries together with our director, the staffs and my fellow students. We did many different ministries like campus, hospital, children ministries, crusades, church planting, Bible studies and most of all ministering to the Muslims during our mission exposure. The Lord taught me to depend on Him, even when there is no money in my pocket. He used this school as instrument for me to love and reach out the lost souls. Thanks for Mission Motivators for being an instrument and most of all to our Father up above who called each one to continue the unfinished task. God bless you! Bro. Brak Sophea

Year 2009. It’s a New Year, a new opportunity to
renew our vow, commitment or covenant to God. And so
with us here in MM-SOM Davao.

After the success of the Batch 16, the director together with his family and the staffs had the privilege to go home to have vacation with their respective family. As missionaries, though we are in so-called vacation, as the Lord opened opportunities, we still on the go for ministries. We met people whom we know could be our mission partners, accepted invitations of preaching and other works for His vineyard. And after spending the Holiday Seasons with our families, we officially came back to the school on January 12 and started working again.

Two other new staffs accepted the call as they
see the need. They are Sis. Sheryl Talamor and Sis.
Arlyn Porras, the Vice President and the
Secretary/Treasurer of the SBO Batch 16 and Ptr.
Rolando Salado Jr., the SBO President of Batch 16 as a
volunteer staff.

At the moment, we are all busy preparing the
training ground as we believe that this upcoming batch
will be better, more students, and still continually striving
for excellence. On the week days, we are cleaning and
doing gardening in the school and on Sundays, we are
going to the churches for promotion. We are also doing
crusades in coordination to the local churches. Moreover,
Bible studies, children’s ministry, campus ministry and
house-to-house visitation are still on-going.

We are praying and believing that 20 students are
coming for Batch 17. Please continually be with us on
your knees.

From  June, Director of SOM DAVAO, Philippines

Grace and Peace to you in the Name of Jesus the Christ.

As we enter into this time of reverence during Advent, I encourage you to take time – and make time – to re-focus on why God sent His Son to this world – and what that really means for us as Christians.

And, as we celebrate His birth, let us praise God in ways that glorify Him! May His Hope, Peace, Joy and Love reign in our hearts, minds and spirits – not only during Christmas season but always and forever!

Merry Christmas!

In Christ,

Paul Kim