Girly Batog, age 17, 1st year student, was born September 29, 1988. I grew up in a Christian family but my parents are not really faithful in the church. On October 2, 2005 my cousin invited me to go to the New Beginnings Baptist Church. There, Dailyn Monteverde, one of the Bible College students led me to the Lord. Pastor Chris Murray then baptized me on Nov. 13, 2005 as I obeyed the Lord in water baptism. I feel that the Lord is leading me to become a missionary wife someday. Please pray for me as I seek His will and direction for my life. Thank you and God bless.

Jessie Cabalhin, 26, 3rd year student, was saved on our first Friend Day celebration at New Beginnings Baptist Church on July 25, 2004. Bro. Rhody led me to the Lord. Afterward , I obeyed the Lord in water baptism as Pastor Chris Murray baptized me on December 12, 2004 and then I felt that God wanted me to go Bible school in New Beginnings Baptist Bible College. I feel that the Lord has called me to be a Preacher. In the Youth Congress in Cebu God called me to be a local Missionary in Cadiz City about 1-2 hours from Bacolod. I’m praying that one of these days I can graduate and that God will use me greatly in church planting ministries for His honor and glory. May God Bless you all.

Ronald Canete, 19, is a 3rd year student, born September 15, 1986. Ronald grew up in a devout catholic home. We met Ronald the first night of our church planting ministry in the Philippines in 1998. He was among a group of kids fighting in front of our house. We were able to subdue them into a Bible Study where I was able to present the Gospel. He was faithful in attending our church and on September 11, 2002 finally received Christ as his personal Saviour. Continuing his service for the Lord, God called Ronald into full time Christian service on November 29, 2003. Ron feels that God wants him to be a missionary someday, possibly to Africa. Please pray for God’s continuous direction in his life.

Rex Dela Cruz, 23, is a 2nd year student, born September 27, 1982. I was a very bad boy before. One day one of the Bible students went there at our place. I was drunk and she invited me to go to church. I went to church and on August 15, 2005 I got saved as Bro. Ronald led me to the Lord. July 17, 2005 I obeyed the Lord in water baptism as Bro. Willy, one of the Bible student, baptized me in Tay-tay Bago, Murcia about 30-45 mins. from the church. I pray that I can graduate in Bible College and become a Pastor of a local church. I want to reach my family and friends, as I’m inviting them to go to church and plant a little seed of the Word of God in their hearts. God bless you.

Willy Edoloverio, 23, 3rd year student, born June 29, 1982. I grew up in a catholic home and when I was young I was serving in a catholic church near in our community. But still, I’m a bad boy; smoking cigarette, drinking beer, stealing, drugs, and ect. As I served in a catholic church I have no peace about my religion and my life. One day, Bro. Rhody, some of our friends and I had just finished smoking marijuana when a man invited us to come in and join their Bible study. We could not understand Pastor Chris at that time but he’s a good man to us. One time, as I asked the truth from the Bible and he showed me the truth and I got saved on March 28, 1998. Then Pastor baptized me on Sept. 17, 1998. Now I’m studying in the Bible College to be used of God as a Missionary to Papua New Guinea someday. God bless you

Kenneth Ejar, 17, 1st year student, born on Nov. 17, 1988. My mother is a Christian but my father is a devout catholic. My mother took us to church every Sunday. I realized that there is something lacking and I can’t understand even though I am praying every night. I can’t feel the Holy Spirit of God working in me. One day, CJ and Willy visit our house and invited my sister to go to church. When I observed them, it pleased my heart and I went with them. As I continued, I recognized the dangers that if I die, I would go to hell. On that night I received Jesus Christ as my Lord and Personal Saviour on January. 11, 2004 and was baptized the following December 12, 2004. I really thank God for the Murray family as they serve in the Philippines as Missionaries.

Roldan Eran, 20, is a 2nd year student. I grew up in a non- christian home, my family went to the Iglesia ni Cristo church. But I found the truth in the Word of God as it was preached in New Beginnings Baptist Church. Bro. Jessie Cabalhin led me to the Lord on October 1, 2005 and I obeyed the Lord in water baptism as Pastor Chris Murray baptized me on November 13, 2005. Then I enrolled in the Bible school, as I wanted to be a preacher since I was a kid and I want to fulfill it by the grace and help of God. I am praying to be a local Missionary in Villa, Ilo-ilo City, 1 hour travel in the boat from Bacolod City, if the Lord will allow me with my future family. Thank you and God bless you all.

Arnel Gaitano, 28, 3rd year student, was born on June 24, 1978. I am studying right now in New Beginnings Baptist Bible College. I came from a lower class family in our society. I got saved on February 2, 2003 as Mrs. Aida Luberas led me to the Lord and was baptized on April 18, 2003 by Pastor Luberas, the Pastor of Cubay Baptist Church and now the assistant Pastor of this church. Thank God for saving my soul and for His Word that gives me truth.

I am praying for my calling as I feel God wants me to be a missionary in Haiti. God bless you all.

Bryan Garcia, 17, is a 2nd year student, born January 13, 1989. I got saved on June 1, 2004 as Bro. Ronald led me to the Lord. July 17, 2005 I obeyed the Lord in water baptism as Bro. Willy, one of the Bible students, baptized me in Tay-tay Bago, Murcia about 30-45 minutes from the church. I was a prodigal son, if I can relate it in the Bible. But when I received Jesus Christ as my Lord and personal savior, God change my life. And now, God gave me a burden for the deaf people. I am currently working in the deaf ministry here interpreting for them as the preacher preaches. God bless His people when they have a faith in Him. My life verse is Ephesians 6:10, be strong in the Lord.

Richard Gargoles, 19, is a 2nd year student, born on December 5, 1987. I grew up in a Godly home since I was a kid. I have been faithfully attending a Charismatic Church together with my whole family but though I grew up with a knowledge about God, still I was lost until I found out the truth in the Word of God I was just living in a self – righteous way of life but on September 19, 2002 I accepted Christ as my own personal Lord and Savior. And now, I am serving the Lord with full assurance and I’m looking forward for the day that I could be an Assistant Pastor of which God has called me. Currently I am serving as a Junior Assistant Pastoral Staff, Youth Director, Sunday School teacher, Discipleship Ministry, and Music ministries. Please pray for me as I seek to serve Him. Thank you and God bless.

Ma. Cristina Iballa, is a 2nd year student. I was born on November 7, 1986. When I was 14 years old, I got eternal security and freed from the bondage of sin because I received Him as my Savior on February 25, 2001. I got baptized on January 6, 2002.

I am looking forward to becoming a Pastor’s wife or to be the secretary of this church. My life verse is Joshua 1:9.

Rhody Mabaquiao, 22, 3rd year student, born April 9, 1984. I grew up in a devout catholic family, not knowing where I will be when God call for me. I made my profession as I thought I was saved but I was not sure at that time. During our revival meeting, August 22, 2002, I received Jesus Christ as my Lord and personal Savior, and then I obeyed the Lord in water baptism on September 27, 2002 as Pastor Chris Murray baptized me, along with the others who had gotten saved. I surrendered to be a preacher on November 29, 2003 and started Bible College here at NBBBC. God’s grace is sufficient, not only for me but for all of us! God is good, all the time; all the time, God is always good. May God’s grace be with you all always. Thank God for saving my soul and to the Missionaries that was sent here in the Philippines. Psalm 139:1.

Grace Magallanes, 25, 3rd year student, born April 15, 1981. Grace grew up in a Christian home but was not saved until May 1, 2002 during a church service. She is now serving the Lord as the church pianist. She is also active in soul winning, home Bible studies, singing, and discipleship ministries. The Lord called her into fulltime service shortly after she was saved. She feels the Lord wants her to be a full time worker in the church.

My life verse is Proverbs 3:5-6 and Psalm 51:10

Joy Magallanes, age 25, is a 3rd year student, born April 15, 1981. Joy grew up in a Christian home but was not saved until April 25, 2002 during a home Bible Study with our church. She has served the Lord as a secretary for the Rock of Ages Philippine office. She is active in our soul-winning, home Bible study, music and discipleship ministries. The Lord called her into full time Christian service on November 29, 2003. Joy feels like the Lord wants her to be a missionary’s wife.

Dailyn Grace Monteverde, age 19, is a 3rd year student, born June 15, 1987. I was raised in a Christian home; I made my profession of faith when I was 10 years old. I thought I was saved but until May 12, 2005 during the preaching of Pastor Winfred Baker, I truly realized how much a sinner I was that even though I was in a Christian home it was not enough. I need to have a personal relationship with the Lord. I am now serving God here in NBBC and at the same time studying in Bible College here as well; working in the Deaf Ministry, teaching Children Sunday School and in Discipleship Ministry. I praised God for where I am now and what I am doing. “The Lord hath been mindful of us...” Psalm 115:12

Joel Octiva, 21, is a 1st year student, born March 26, 1985. I was saved when Pastor Dan Delgado shared with me about salvation. His church was located in Cansilayan, Murcia Negros Occidental. Pastor Abraham Candiasan baptized me then as I obeyed the Lord in water baptism. Now, I’m studying here in New Beginnings Baptist Bible College to fulfill the calling of God in my life to be a Pastor someday. I thank God for saving my soul.

God bless you all.

Maricel Panaligan, 16, 1st year student, was born February 13, 1990. On October 24, 2004 NBBBC student Dailyn Monteverde led Maricel to Christ. She followed the Lord in believer’s baptism and feels that God has called her to become a missionary wife some day. Please pray for her as for now she is on sick leave from the school being treated for advanced stages of tuburculosis.

Mary Grace Vega, 26, 2nd year student, was born on December 18, 1979. I grew up in non-christian home. It was on December 13, 1998 that I made a profession but I was not sure about my salvation. One day I was in Pastor Chris home and we watched a movie called “Left Behind”. Then after that movie I was convicted that I really need to get saved as I have a fear that maybe I’ll be left behind. I went to my room and cried to the Lord as I repented and accepted the Lord as my personal savior. Ever since I don’t have that fear anymore – 100% I know for sure that if I die I’ll be in heaven. I’m praying that one of these days I can graduate and be submissive to whatever God wants me to be whatever, whenever or wherever, for His honor and glory Thank you and God bless you all.

Rhoda Villacora, 23, 3rd year student was born October 28, 1982. She grew up in the home of a backslidden family. She was born again on August 18, 2002 during revival services at our church. Since that time Rhoda has been a faithful servant of the Lord. She is active in every ministry possible within our church. She is an aggressive soul-winner, sings in the choir, teaches Sunday school and junior church, a discipler in our discipleship program. Rhoda is a tremendous asset to the ministry of New Beginnings Baptist Church. She feels that the Lord wants her in foreign missions somewhere. Please pray for here as she seeks His perfect will for her life.

Rogelio Villanueva, 17, 1st year student, was born on August 22, 1989. I lived in Purok San Roque, Tangub, Bacolod City. I was saved on Feb. 16, 2006 and one of the Bible students from NBBBC led me to the Lord, it was Bro. Jessie Cabalhin. It was on the camp that God called me to be a preacher and to share the Word of God to others that haven’t yet accepted Jesus Christ as their savior. I am attending Bible College to study about God and the Word of God. I am still waiting on the Lord and praying to be submissive to His will for whatever He wants for my life someday. May God bless you all.