Mga Strategies sa mga Potluck Crashers

by John Noe Surmillon

Maaung gabie mga higala!!
Pag bantay mo sa mga taong ga adto sa potluck.

Kini ang mga estratehiya sa mga ga adto ug potlak nga dili imbitado:

1. Atik-atik ug labay-labay para imbetarong mukaon.

Unwind...

by Franz Calipusan

As the old proverb says, "All work and no play  makes Jack a dull boy".

Well it is very much true! 

 And of course this is also what will happen to a  group of gentle (Klement) people doing their ministerial work without any relaxation.They will become dull.And due to this, they might lose their gentleness, and effectiveness to give care with love and joy.

Having been from Cambodia, in a mission-oriented trip, the Klement backpackers needed time to relax and to enjoy the beauty of Thailand. And also to be  together with the other "Klement Thailand"  who were not able to go to the orphanage visitation.

Klement '09 Sizzled in Sizzler Bangkok!

by Edgar Petallo

Klement Backpacking & Ministry 2012 Itinerary

by Ephraim Arriesgado 

Our batch, Klement '09, have chosen the theme, "11 Days, 2 Countries, 1 Mission" in this year's edition of Klement Backpacking and Ministry.

We were on the road for 11 days-- from July 23 to August 2, 2012. We explored 2 beautiful countries-- Thailand and Cambodia. And we had just 1 mission-- to share the love of Jesus Christ to the people of these countries and to minister to the needs of the children at Wat Preah Yesu Orphanage in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

ATTENTION! Klement Backpacking and Ministry participants with some airport guards.
Photo Credit: Regin Reyno

Number 19, crossed-out

by Regin Reyno

19. tell the people about Jesus in Cambodia and volunteer for the orphans there (July 2012)

during the Adventist Youth program in the orphanage
photo credit: Ephraim Arriesgado

On The Road for Almost 4 Weeks

by Ephraim Arriesgado

Dear beloved readers,

I have been on the road for almost four weeks now. 

I started my journey on board the boat from Ormoc City, Leyte to Cebu City on July 19, 2012. I flew from Cebu to Clark, Pampanga on the 20th (my first time to fly, actually). Then from Clark to Bangkok, Thailand on the 21st (my first international flight). First times are sweet times, I should say.

The arrival in Bangkok, Thailand.
Photo Credit: Regin Reyno

Special Feature: A Ministry to the World's Big Cities

by Ephraim Arriesgado

(I have written this post after reading the article of Ted N. C. Wilson entitled “Big Cities-Bigger Vision” in the October 2011 issue of the Adventist World . Ted N. C. Wilson is the president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. I will be quoting some of his words in this post.)

We all know that today many people are living and working in the cities, especially in the major cities of the world. They need to be reached in order for them to know the gospel which is the good news of salvation.

Little children at the Wat Preah Yesu Orphanage in Cambodia.
Photo Credit: Regin Reyno

Special Feature: “Christ’s Method”, Our Example

by Ephraim Arriesgado

(This post was written after I read the article of Gary Krause entitled “With Loving Arms” in the October 2011 issue of the Adventist World. Gary Krause is the Director of the Office of Adventist Mission.)

Ellen G. White, the messenger of God, wrote that, “The Lord has been calling our attention to the neglected multitudes in the large cities, yet little regard has been given to the matter” (Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, Nov. 11, 1909).

This statement reminds us of our higher calling to have our ministry focused in the cities of the world. This is what Ellen White termed “urban ministry”.

Their smiles inspire us to serve!
Photo Credit: Regin Reyno

Spiritual Reflections About Cambodia

by Cheryl Derequito

As superintendent of today's Sabbath School, I decided to show the video about WAT PREAH YESU in place of the Mission Story. Before showing the video, I shared a little about the history & present condition of Cambodia. After the video, I shared these five imperative spiritual thoughts that I pondered upon while I was in Cambodia. I, along with some people at the audience, weren’t able to contain our tears. After sharing these, two of the missionaries came & asked for more information & contact details of WAT PREAH YESU. I’m glad I wasn’t the only one whose heart God has touched & blessed.

Klement Jump Shots

by Cheryl Gay Derequito

Ready...set...jump!!!

Klement Meet & Greet at Krung Thep

by Edgar Petallo

      

Klement Way Of Praising God:We are United

by Franz Calipusan

Amidst the hardships of earning money now a days combined with the extreme difficulty of giving up your time for others, the Klement backpackers still pursue their passion of service to their fellow children of God, and for that cause they felt very rewarded. For the reason that the combination of  backpacking and ministry activity is a brilliant thing. The participants can enjoy and learn more from the low-cost travel style and aside from that they have this goal to share God's love to others along the way.

at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, Thailand
photo credit: Regin Reyno

Klement Backpacking and Ministry: 11 days, 2 countries, 1 mission in Photos

by Regin Reyno

"The world's greatest need is consecrated effort for the salvation of souls."-Ellen G. White 

“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.” -Mark Twain

On July 23, 2012, my batch in college, called "Klement" departed Philippines for an 11-day backpacking and ministry travel in Thailand and Cambodia. 

Day 1: Manila-Clark-Bangkok Travel

Tribute to Klement Backpacking Media Guys

by Franz Calipusan

Tribute to the KBM photographer and videographer .

The Klement Backpacking Ministry activity was very successful.

Praise God for that.!!!!

Regin Reyno

John Noe Surmillon

Tribute to KBM Participants

by Cheryl Gay Derequito

People come and go. But according to Farah, that belief has changed because Klement has stayed in her life until now.

Klement is who we are. Klement is our family. The Klement family will always be part of us no matter where we are. For some, it is where we find acceptance. It is where we can be our real self. It is where we can laugh the most and cry the hardest. The bullying is a sign that we love and accept each other that no matter how flawed we are, we can laugh and joke about them without being offended. We are closely knitted that despite our many differences in values, principles, status, interests, cliques and AGE(ahem…bato bato sa langit), we get along well.

We were talking with Regin and we talked about each Klement who joined the KBM. He mentioned that it is only this time that he really got to appreciate and admire some Klements whom he wasn’t really close with before. I’d like to give tribute to each KBM member in this blog.

ANGKOR WAT – Finally We Meet!

by Dodge Lecciones

Majestic structures…sophisticated engineering…intricate stone carvings…splendid works-of-art…

These are but a few of the so many descriptions that went running through my head as I finally set foot on this great and grandiose temple that took my attention through my readings ages ago. I dreamed, but never did I imagine that at a young age I’d actually roam around and inside the temple.

with my friend, Baijan. One of the official photographers of the group.

Klement Ministry in Thailand and Cambodia 2012

by Cheryl Derequito

Who would ever expect that the "Just Chill," most relaxed MVC-SN batch would be able to  get together as early as 3 years after graduation and do something life changing?

at Wat Preah Yesu orpahanage

Sunrise Over Angkor Wat

by Regin Reyno

One of the most famous sunrises in the world, is the sunrise over Angor Wat. A Hindu temple in Siem Reap, Cambodia which was built in 1112 AD by King Suyavarman II of the Khmer Empire. The most powerful empire in Southeast Asia during the 9th century. Many people actually wanted to witness this sunrise, as it is so stunning and a breathtaking experience. Many postcards being sold in Siem Reap, regarding Angkor Wat, depicts the sunrise. Paintings of the famous temples being sold in the market also portray the marvelous sunrise. It is so famous that, according to blogs that I've read, thousands of tourists flock early in the morning, in Angkor Wat, with all their tripods, cameras, video cams, just to witness the sunrise. 

Cambodia

Caring for God's Creation

by Ephraim Arriesgado

Kawasan Falls (Level 2)
Photo Credit: Ephraim Arriesgado

As a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, we talked and discussed about the topic, "Creation Care", in our Sabbath School on February 25, 2012.


And I am impressed to write about my feelings toward caring for the creation which God made for us to "dress and keep" (Genesis 2:15).

11 days, 2 Countries, 1 Mission

by Regin Reyno

On July 23, 2012, we will embark on an 11-day backpacking and ministry trip. Our destination? Thailand and Cambodia. In backpacking, the destination is not just the main point but the journey itself. Most of us will start from Mindanao then all the way to Luzon before flying to Thailand. Here's an interactive map of our trip.

Klement Backpacking and Ministry 2012: Thailand, Cambodia

10 Reasons to Join the Backpacking and Ministry in July

by Regin Reyno

Feet First. Klement's Male Chorus

     1.     The Holy Spirit tells us so. The Lord is soon to come. We must work while the day lasts; for the night is coming, in which no man can work.

The Lord calls for every talent of means and ability to be put to use.--Ellen G. White, Manuscript page 308

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8

God calls for volunteers to work in His vineyard. In Cambodia we will be doing church services programs, tract and book distribution, home visitations, and orphanage feeding program. Meanwhile we will offer songs of encouragement to patients in Bangkok Adventist Hospital.  By doing these small things, the Lord will bless it and it will reap great results. 

Ministry to Cambodia

by Regin Reyno

   Klement Backpacking and Ministry plans to go to Cambodia to minister there. What will be our ministry there?

   Last May, Jessielyn and I had a chance to visit an SDA church in Siem Reap, Cambodia. We were able to attend their Sabbath services. It was a heartwarming experience to know and witness that there are SDA’s in that predominantly Buddhist country. But at the same time, it’s sad to know that there are only a few of them. And their Sabbath service needs “life”. Since then, it became my burden to minister to them. To be an instrument of the Holy Spirit in strengthening the spiritual lives of the members so that their light may shine more brightly till it reaches other souls.

Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Cambodia