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

Why Klement ’09?

by Ephraim Arriesgado

   You may have this question in your mind right now, “Why Klement ’09?” To answer this, let me introduce to you this special group of people.

   Klement ’09 is the name of our batch who has graduated last March 2009 at Mountain View College, Valencia City, Bukidnon, Philippines with the degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing. In short, we are nurses by profession. As far as I can remember, we are 120-plus individuals who come from the different parts of the Philippines (Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao) and around the world (some are from the U.S.A. and Korea).

Klement Backpacking and Ministry 2012: Thailand, Cambodia

                                                                         by Regin Reyno

          St. Augustine, a theologian and philosopher once said, “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” Travelling indeed imparts wisdom to the traveller. The experiences encountered along the way, the sights, the sounds, the emotions, all contribute to the traveller’s knowledge, which will enable him/her to become a better individual because of his/her travels. 

            That's what I love about travelling. It's the important lessons that you get along the way. It's your experiences, your newly explored sights, the discoveries that you make, that will transform you into a better individual.  

            Your once naive mind sheltered in a cocoon, but because of travelling, will have broader horizons. You'll have better idea of what the world is and your perception will widen. So wide that you realize that there are vast amount of things not taught in school.

Klement '09: We Are Called For His Service

                                   by Ephraim N. Arriesgado

logo design: Alessa Saluta-Aligno

           We are Klement '09. We are a special group of young individuals who are equipped with a variety of beautiful talents and gifts. Many of us can sing well, direct choirs, preach distinctly, and play musical instruments. Some can also write, while others have the ability to exert a powerful, positive influence to others. Some are gifted with captivating smiles, and some are capable of ministering to the needs of others. We are men and women who are full of vigor, strength, enthusiasm, and wisdom, which, if placed under the guidance of the Holy Spirit will yield great and wondrous results for the glory of God. 

      The example of Jesus that we will emulate is written in Matthew 9:35, "And Jesus went about all cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people". His example behooves us to teach, preach, and heal - all of which are foundational principles of Klement '09 Ministries.