Testimonies in Kampong Thom Village

A testimony from Menchie:

When we were at Kampong Thom, It really broke my heart, when we asked and prayed for the people, because a lot of them were very excited to hear about JESUS, some are not...because they are not ready yet! but we saw a lot of outpouring, restoration, transformation. Can you imagine a lot of these people were elderly as you see in the pictures, but then, they never heard about JESUS. This is the first time they heard about the Gospel. Every time I meditate on what I see...my tears were coming out...I said thank you Jesus for sending me, for sending us.. to spread your gospel and to get out of our comfort zone to be able to go for the good... to bring hope, joy, peace, love and to share that Jesus died on the cross for each of them.

Tonight at dinner, Pastor Mara, an Assistant Pastor, spoke about encouraging words and testimony... Kampong Thom is actually one of the villages that has a history of lots of kidnapping crime...specially before... that's why we were all laughing because they told us and shared the story after we already went to the village... hahahaha, that was funny and thank you Jesus for the protection...Actually one of the master mind of the kidnapping became a Pastor in that village... Hallelujah, he was ministered by someone and he mentioned that the person that they actually planned on kidnapping during that time is Pastor Mara who's sharing the story.

It's my first time at the prayer and healing team, I thought it will be easy because I am a busy body and always wants to work, work, work. On our first day, Twinkle, P. Phyllis, Erica and I was already tired by the middle of the day... hahaha. I believe in praying without ceasing...but not praying aloud all day long..hahaha. But it's a good experience...I am just going to enjoy this first week, because next week different people will take our place. A few people will be leaving after 1 week and Pastor Stephan will switch people around. This is good, so some people can experience different departments in 2 weeks.

An excerpt from Twinkle's journal:

I prayed for dozens of people! We had translators to help us. We first asked if they were believers and if not we asked if they would like to receive Jesus. Some of them still have never even heard of the name Jesus before. But all of them were thirsty to receive Him. They needed to believe in something, the needed Hope. So many souls were saved in those two days! After they prayed to receive Jesus, they gave their prayer requests for healing and we asked that they believe that God would heal them. As I laid my hands on them I believed that my hands were God’s hands. My prayers were very simple asking for healing and for peace and joy to fill them. Towards the end of the day I was physically and spiritually exhausted that I don’t even know or remember what I was saying and it didn’t matter. It came to a point where I wasn’t surprised anymore and I knew all I had to do was touch them and they would be healed.

Seriously! I was just a mere vessel who was willing and God used me. Dozens were healed! If not physically they were healed emotionally and spiritually. A glow came on their faces. Many said they felt the happy and excited, others felt refreshed. They would thank us, but we reminded them that it is God who heals and He is the one to be thanked. One said they didn’t pray because they thought they had to pay for prayer. My translator explained that it’s free to pray to Jesus and taught her how to pray for herself for when she goes home. Those who weren’t physically healed at that time we believe God to be slowly building their faith (Luke 17:14). Seeds were planted and the local church will water those seeds once we leave the mission field. We trust the local church’s numbers and the faith of the people of the village have already increased!

The team was able to share some testimonies of how they saw God work on site. One testimony came from registration department. They noticed a big difference in the people’s spirit from when they first came to when they were leaving. All of them were filled with a sense of joy, peace, hope, and love! Amazing! ♥

Site1 Kampong Thom Village

Team is ready to go to the first site which is a 3 hour bus ride from the capital city of Phnom Phen. The village is calle Kampong Thom Village. However the team had a quick stop for a snack prior to getting to the village

They stop at a place full of vendors selling to the travellers. Yes, indeed it is alive! Tarantula Spiders and Crickets were being sold as pet or a tasty snack.

They had to unload the bus and walk a little ways to get to the village with a handful of people waiting for their arrival.

There were lots of children ready to be treated. There were around 560 people were evangelized and treated by a doctor or dentist.

The Dental team pulled teeth.

But the victory was in the healing prayer area were miracle signs and wonders were shown to those who gave their life to the Lord Jesus!

MED PREP

When the team got together and met with one another for the first time, they worshipped together to praise God for having safe passage and travel mercies getting everyone to Cambodia. Especially preparing for the field the Lord has ordained for the harvest. What a start to wonderful Medical Mission Outreach in Cambodia, we prepared the heart of the team to enter into the God's presence by praise and worship to the Lord of the Harvest with singing and instruments of Praise!

Med Prep is always the key before the outreach to prepare the daily supplies what we will need in the field. So each day we will only load up and go. This is the time the team will get to know each other and bond with working together as one for the same purpose. Each body will be ready to work in their area as the team members are assigned a place of duty. Everyone worked hard this first day and finished early enough in time for dinner. Everyone has prayed with each of their section to prepare them for the next days to come. What awesome time the team had getting to know one another. This is were long time relationships are built in the body of Christ from different areas of the world.

Day to Sightsee Phnom Phen

As we wait for the remaining team from around the world, the team had a day to sight see around the City of Phnom Phen. Kim Lang who is one of the volunteer and translator for the team took the GBC Team to see the temples and monuments. including the Meikong River.

They rode the Tuk-tuk everywhere which is one of the cheapest mode of transportation in Cambodia. They enjoyed the day and ate in a small deli that serve some lunch and dessert.

Lastly, they visited the night market where they befriended some children in the market area who wanted to take a picture with them.

Arrived in Phnom Phen

Praise the Lord! Menchie, Twinkle, and Marian arrived safely in Cambodia. The enemy had a plan in the airport customs when they arrived. The customs officer opened their luggage and started to question them with the medicines they brought and gave them a hard time. The customs officer said in order to keep the meds they wanted them to pay. Fortunately the people who were meeting the ladies gave Menchie some good advice and to bargain them down to keep the meds. So she got them down to half of what they originally wanted. It was better to pay than loose the meds. The enemy cannot stop the plan of God for Cambodia. Through this medical mission the people of Cambodia will hear the Gospel message of the Lord.

The rest of the team will arrive soon to join the ladies. Let us all pray to cover the rest of the team.

Medical Mission Team from Grace Bible Church Pearlside on their way to join Asian Relief Medical Services outreach in Cambodia

As preparation continues to excite the team members to go to Cambodia. There was a missing item that is very important. The medicine! It was mailed out from its origin in California. It arrived today, the day before the team leaves for Cambodia Medical Mission. Sent out an urgent prayer request this morning around 7:30 am and two hours later the prayer was answered. Thank you all you prayer warriors.

Menchie checked the Post Office around 8:30 am and ask the supervisor if any packages were about to be delivered. He said most of the carriers have loaded their trucks and they are about to go. However, he was kind enough to get Menchie's cell. About 30 minutes later, the supervisor called and said that the postman assigned to our neighborhood has not left yet and yes there were three packages addressed to us. He asked if Menchie will pick it up or wait to have it delivered. Menchie without hesitation said she will be right over to pick it up and make sure she has it in her posession.

Sure enough it was the three boxes of meds and she picked it up around 9:30 am. I know we have a big God we serve and He is always on time. Fervant prayer are always answered by God. Praises to our Lord. Please continue to pray for our missionaries for favor with the airport customs for the meds to go through with Hawaii and Cambodia customs and securities. Also, cover them as they minister to the sick and the hopeless. That their hearts are ready to received the love and compassion of Jesus. It is hot and humid in Cambodia so pray that every one is healthy and protection from any sickness or disease. Lastly , pray for a great harvest for the kingdom of God.

Gearing up to Cambodia Medical Mission

Just as the Philippine Medical Mission ended, we are about to embark on another God ordained medical mission to Cambodia. My wife and others from our church Grace Bible Pearlside in Hawaii will be travelling to PhnomPhen, Cambodia and join the ARMS team. This year will be different, as a team from Victory church in Manila will be joining to serve God as one body. Philippians 2:2 says then make my joy complete by being like minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. God continues to show us as being able to serve Him together united in love and compassion according to His purpose. If anyone would like to join the Cambodia Medical Mission. Let me know by emailing arnel.bautista@gmail.com. The mission will be in September 19 - Oct 1 2010. The in-country cost will be $900.00 plus your airline cost from where you will originate. Total cost is approximately $2000.00 depending where you are coming from.