Pastor Steven Teo

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Busy Month in April 2010

One of the 2 nations is the Philippines where among other things I teamed up with Ps Richard Tng of Rock International Church, Sydney for a combined 6 churches Youth Camp. It was a most wonderful time of ministry to the young - always glad to impart to a new generation for Jesus!

My first stop was Cebu where I connected a flight to Tacloban City, Leyte Island, Central Philippines. We were met by Singapore missionaries, Ps Dennis and Daisy Koh, who are by the way, the most hospitable hosts you will ever find in this nation. I reckon any trip to this city isn't going to be the same if the couple is unable to assist you!

Dream Quest Xtreme Missions (DQX)

It was the 6th anniversary of this ministry and I was glad to be the speaker. I had been associated with DQX since its inception and was happy to see that better days are ahead for them.

I see DQX being very successful in establishing a School of Ministry, training local nationals in ministry and church-planting and in time, also leading a renewal nationally on Children Ministries in this city and surrounding ones. The potential is exciting indeed!


Guests and members at the DQX 6th anniversary celebration, downtown Tacloban	Ps Steven ministering to guests and members during the celebration

Burauen Community Church (BCC)

My next ministry was preaching at BCC where British missionary Ps Mark Anderton and wife, Belen have been labouring for the Lord in this city for some years. It was an appointed time in that I was able to minister to Mark and Belen with words of encouragement for the next step in their lives.

The couple and children will leave for UK for a year. I believe God has plenty in store for them; they will be found at the right place, at the right time and with the right people!


Ps Steven ministering at the altar	The response to the Word was simply wonderful. People are hungry for the touch of God in this church


Ps Steven ministering to Ps Mark and wife, Belen at the altar	Ps Dennis Koh was accompanying Ps Steven to Burauen; here he was being ministered to by Ps Steven as well

New Life Community Church (NLCC)

Sunday evening saw me at NLCC. It was well attended for a Sunday night meeting - and I was glad. I had a word in season for the church and the fact that many of them are young and upwardly mobile people just add an excitement to what God can do for this city - and nation.


Ps Steven ministering at NLCC evening service on Sunday. The worship was great and the music was astounding in this place	The response to the Word was awesome. Most if not all of those in attendance came to the altar to be prayed for by Ps Steven and other pastors

Combined Youth Camp 2010

It was awesome to have more than 100 young people at the camp. The camp site was good, food even better, music and worship was typically young people (which means loud, boisterous but lively!) and the Word was nourishing for all.

The final night commitment to the call of God upon lives blew minds away. Many young people (up to 4 rows) responded to the call - what a great future awaits this city and nation.

It was by far, the most wonderful camp I have been to!


Young people everywhere; we had a bunch of new unchurched people there, and there were saved at the altar on the last night!	The young people were great worshippers and they were full of energy and buzz indeed


Ps Richard Tng of Rock Church, Sydney ministering on the first night. He was connecting...	Group Photo; I love the spirit of the camp. Young people were committed and excited for Jesus


Young people were completely lost in worship; they were dancing, shouting and swinging in rhythm!!	The Word was powerful and it was being readily adsorbed by the young ones.

Cebu Ministry - SoM

My next stop was Cebu City; the second largest city in the Philippines after Manila. Ps Dennis and Daisy came with me on this segment of the ministry whilst Ps Richard Tng headed back to Singapore.

We were hosted by Faith Family Church pastors and leaders - and they were good hosts, friendly and eager to serve the Lord's servants and ever willing to help us.


Dinner on the first night at Cebu city; the mall was huge, contemporary and nice. Food was even better - thanks to Ps Gladys' (4th from right) choice of restaurant. Singaporean Michelle (on extreme right), doing a short-term sting in Cebu for Jesus.	Our great hosts taking us around in the church's four wheel vehicle.


Ps Steven ministered to this group of students at the Antioch School of Ministry, Cebu	Praying and ministering to students. They were, without exception wonderfully touched by the anointing of the Holy Spirit!

Faith Family Church (FFC) Cebu

My final Sunday ministry was in FFC. I was glad to be there and being able to minister to a good number of people who responded to the altar service. It was, without doubt a word in season for many!


The worship team led by Lani; she's a great worshipper	Ps Steven preaching the Word.


Section of Sunday morning congregation	Ps Steven praying for an Aussie lady who is on temporary assignment in the City. The Lord ministered to her in a wonderful manner


Members responding to the message	Praying for those who have needs; many were simply in tears

Strategy Session with DQX

This trip was also for the expressed purpose of helping Ps Dennis and Daisy strategise their ministry - and I was glad that we did. We spent hours over 3 days, both in TAC and Cebu, looking at how to bring focus to their ministry after 13 years in the Philippines.

They were great lisenters and hopefully, the way forward is crystal clear and the results beginning to show; not that there were no results and when you consider that they have a premium kindergarten attracting the best and the brightest kids in town, you know God has blessed them with success!

Still, it was good that clarity has come and I look forward to seeing the couple doing awesome work for Jesus.


Ps Dennis and Daisy in the hotel room where we did our planning; butcher papers everywhere!	The diesel passenger van that I am helping to raise fund for them; Their old vehicle was crashing on them, twice when I was there. Would you please help?

Fun, Fun Fun!

Ministry is never complete without a bit of relaxation and fun. And did we have fun....


Group outing at the Magellan Cross; landing site of the great Spanish explorer	At the beach site where it all took place; ladies from Singapore and the Philippines


Ps Dennis and his son, Daniel having a bit of cowboy fun	When it was all done, it was back to a great meal. This time it was Thai in the Ayala shopping Mall (most beautiful one!) in the heart of Cebu city