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Cambodia

TCM’s Cambodia Team had its beginning when Ariel & Faith Mahilum worked with veteran missionaries Vernon & Darlene Anderson in Cebu City, Philippines, where the Mahilums were involved with urban church planting. After being challenged for mission, the Mahilums enrolled in the Asian Center for Mission where they became burdened for the Buddhist nation of Cambodia. Cambodia has experienced tremendous turmoil and suffering during the past few decades. The people want to turn away from that past to something that offers hope. The Mahilums believe that Jesus Christ is the Hope they are looking for.

Reaching Buddhist people requires methods which meet people’s felt needs. Team Cambodia has opened a Computer-English-Music school in Phnom Penh. Myra Omictin, with her years of English and administrative experience, was brought on the team to oversee Grace International School. A great need exists in the villages for medical care. When Dr. Ruth Improso heard of this, she traveled to Cambodia and saw that medical clinics are a way of meeting both the physical and spiritual needs of the people. The Mahilums, Myra and Ruth are members of TCM churches in the Philippines and have missionary training and experience. While meeting physical needs, the Team will focus on evangelism, planting churches and training leaders.

Team Cambodia is working together to bring the love of Jesus to this weary land. You, too, can be a part of the Team through prayer, communication and support.

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The Mahilums first arrived in Phnom Phenn in 2007. Thirteen university students share their home and all are now becoming leaders for outreach into Buddhist villages. Grace International School attracts Cambodians with English, Computer, and Music subjects, and a Grace Church has begun in the house. Pastor Ariel is Cambodia Team Leader.

Myra Omictin moved to Phnom Penh in February 2009. Myra is focusing on studying the Khmer language and talking with the Cambodian people. She conducts English classes in the capital city of Phnom Penh and in rural villages and schools.She builds bridges of friendship over which the message of Christ can travel.

Dr. Ruth Improso also arrived in Phnom Penh in 2009. Dr. Ruth demonstrates the love of Christ by healing both the physical and spiritual needs of her patients. Dr. Ruth is the first medical missionary TCM has sent out. She has plans to set up a clinic in Phnom Penh and also conduct mobile health clinics in rural areas.