"How can they preach unless they are sent?"  (Romans 10:15). 

Last July 14, 2002, NFBC held a commissioning service for Robema Padernal as she answers the call from the Lord to be a missionary nurse to the tribal folks in the Visayan Islands in the Philippines.  In as much as she speaks the language of the tribal folks, which is Cebuano, she is so glad that she would be able to serve them at once without any language barriers.  But whether she speaks the native tongue or not, her language of love sweetened by the Word of God is what she is best known for.  From her ridiculous jokes to her inspiring experiences as the Word of God becomes alive in her life, she has captured the hearts of many.  She is full of joy, exhibiting love and care as she relates to everyone.  On the other hand, being true to the Word of God, she is not shy in giving reproof or admonition, lovingly.   Robbie has touched many lives at NFBC helping them experience a closer walk with our Lord Jesus Christ.  Her love for God truly overflows in her life, making herself a vessel that God uses to be a blessing for others.  God has sent Robbie into the life of NFBC that she may become a spiritual model for many - to be missionaries right where God has planted us.  We are sending a spiritual leader, a servant of God, a true missionary.  Her departure date for the Philippines in on July 29, 2002.  (To read more about Robbie, click here.)