Packed with the zeal to bring the gospel to the ends of the earth, Rev. Dr. Robert Lim, the founding chairman of JECPP Inc., accompanied by three Singaporean members of EFC-Singapore namely, Bro. Lachman Mahtani, Bro. David Ng Yin Lai and Maj. Ivan Tan headed their way to Davao City to dedicate the Evangel Tribal Training Center (ETTC) at Ladayon, Arakan Valley, North Cotabato on September 16, 2011.  With them as well were Rev. Chuck Chua, Senior Pastor of EFC Cebu and Chairman of JECPP, Rev. Andrew Kwong, Senior Pastor of EFC Cagayan de Oro and Rev. Peter Wee & Rev. Christine Wee.

“DARE TO ASK FOR MORE” was the theme of Rev. Robert Lim’s message and is exactly the description of how miraculously God provided the six hectares of land to JECPP.  ETTC is a place to house and equip the tribal ministers with trainings to further increase their knowledge and strengthen their passion to share the Word of God to the Matigsalug tribe and people living in the highlands.

Forty-five tribal volunteers and ministers welcomed the visiting team headed by Rev. Patricio & Rev. Mivelyn Margate, the tribal host pastors of EFC Marahan, Marilog District. The dedication of this facility was formally opened by the ceremonial cutting of ribbon and unveiling of the Plaque Of Dedication, followed by the wonderful Praise & Worship filled with the presence of God, the tribal ministers sang their heart out to God in thanksgiving for the blessing of this training center. The entire service culminated with the distribution of twenty thousand pesos worth of groceries given to all the families of the tribal pastors and volunteers.

Before driving back to the city, Rev. Dr. Lim together with the brethren dedicated the “Toyota Hilux” a 4WD pickup to the Lord. It was through the initiative of Pastor Lim and his sacrificial giving, he was able to raise the entire amount for this new “Toyota Hilux”.

After returning to the City, that Friday evening, Bro. Lachman and Bro. Yin Lai both took turns to share their life testimonies with the youths of Evangel on their Hearts On Fire service. This was indeed a rare treat for the young people of Davao to be blessed by the wonderful testimonies of these two brothers. All who attended knew that if God could turn their lives around in Singapore, He certainly is able to do the same here in Davao City. The following Sunday, Rev. Dr. Lim stayed in Davao to preach for EFC Davao and his message: “COURAGE OF FAITH” left such a powerful impact on the lives of the church members that will be remembered for a very long time. We were reminded that every believer must always ask for the presence of God in their lives in order to be victorious and successful in our everyday living.

Truly the name of the Lord is to be praised for all that He has done for Jecpp’s Tribal Ministry and we wish to thank Rev. Dr. Robert Lim for his visit to Davao City and his untiring support to God’s work in the Philippines.