By Dr. Gerry Baughman - Director CAMP BIMI * SMART

I’m sure you have never heard of Mr. Edwards. Most of you were not here at the time. Mr. Edwards was my favorite teacher during my tenth year of high school. He taught Science and Math and had a tremendous ability to communicate his subject matter, as well as taking time with each student. One day Mr. Edwards didn’t show up for class. Moments later, we were informed that he had been electrocuted on his farm in the early morning hours. He apparently climbed a power pole in his barnyard to repair an old wire and crossed the wrong wire.

I was never fond of electricity, but I have enjoyed its’ benefits. That fateful day, Mr. Edwards’ accident etched a mark in my memory that remains to this day. That is not to say that I have not taken chances, or tried my hand at ‘hooking’ things up. I’ve welded a few screwdrivers together, blown a few breakers, and on one occasion I was hooking up a new oven with 220 volts and forgot to turn the breaker off. When the wrong contact was made, I welded a good pair of pliers, blew the circuit breakers, sparks flew, I landed against the wall, and my mother-in-law was certain ‘Geraldine’ (as she affectionately calls me) had killed himself. Much to her dismay, I survived the ordeal and thought of Mr. Edwards.

Electricity is a tremendous source of power. Where would we be without it? However, there is a greater Power Source that is available to you and me that we need not fear. There is the POWER of FAITH. With it, we can move mountains. "Without faith it is impossible to please Him…" Heb. 11:6a "For whatsoever is not of faith is sin." Rom. 14:23

There is the POWER of a CLEAN HEART. "For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. Brethren, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God." I John 3:20, 21

There is the POWER of a FAITHFUL WALK. I am reminded of the incident in John 6. Jesus had just finished the tremendous discourse on the Bread of Life. In verse 61, Jesus said, "doth this offend you?" Then in verse 66 it is stated, "From that time, many of His disciples went back, and walked no more with Him." Jesus turned to the twelve remaining and asked, "Will ye also go away?"

Last fall, I preached a mission’s conference in a wonderful church in Ohio. Their theme was ‘Plugged into World Wide Missions’. They did a wonderful job in carrying that theme throughout the conference and I had the joy of incorporating it in the messages that were brought. One night I placed an extension cord across the platform. The recepticle on the wall represented the Source of power, and that is the Lord, but the extension cord and plug is us. We can be an extension of the Power that lives in us. We can be the force that God has commanded to go and to be sent into all the world. However, to tap into the Source and to be a force for God, we must have the Power of Faith, the Power of a Clean Heart, and the Power of a Faithful Walk. Do you? If not, get plugged in!

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We have identified 20 ‘open’ countries where we currently have no BIMI missionaries. We are praying that God will send us at least 100 new missionaries by 2010 to start new churches in those countries. This will propel us across 20 new borders, expanding our church planting ministry into more than 100 nations of the world.

Will you be the one?

Central America

Rev. Terry Jones and wife, Kaye
Missionaries to Costa Rica 21 years
Central America Director—New

Belize

Nestled between Mexico, Guatemala and the beautiful Caribbean Sea in Central America, Belize is a diverse and interesting nation. Once a British colony, it claimed independence in 1981. It boasts the world’s second largest coral barrier reef, as well as a culturally mixed population. Descendants of early Mayan, European, Asian, and Middle Eastern civilizations live together in this tropical nation. English and Spanish are both widely-used languages.

This cultural diversity provides a great opportunity for the church. Although Belize is a professed Christian nation, the Gospel has been lost in superstition and paganism. Life is tough and conditions are primitive for many natives of Belize. They need the loving witness of missionaries with a heart for God and the Great Commission. What would God have you do for the people of Belize?

Guadeloupe

The French-speaking island of Guadeloupe in the Caribbean presents great promise for missionary enterprise. Recent expansion of evangelical churches, as well as cults, reveals the spiritual vacuum that exists in this Catholic country. The legacy of slavery and widespread use of the occult has left some searching for spiritual answers.

Only one independent Baptist missionary is working among the 450,000 people of Guadeloupe. The time has come to reinforce the missionary force in this nation. Who will join the work and lift up the cross of Christ to the people of Guadeloupe?

Caribbean

Dr. Pat Creed and wife, June
Pastor in MD
22 years
Caribbean Director
12½ years

Martinique

One of the Windward Islands in the Caribbean, it is a possession of France and relies heavily upon them for its’ economy and stability. A beautiful paradise, it is also a volcanic island. About a century ago, a volcanic eruption killed 30,000 people.

However, a more serious peril simmers beneath the surface of this island. Spiritual apathy is a constant danger to the 400,000 inhabitants of Martinique. With no independent Baptist missionaries at work in this nation, the spiritual need is great. Pray for a team of missionaries to respond to this open door with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

South America

Rev. Roger Blevins and wife, Kay
Missionaries to
Spain 15½ years
USA 10 years
South America Director­—New

Uruguay

Situated between Brazil and Argentina, Uruguay is the most secular nation in South America. Although 50% of the population considers themselves Catholic, only 1% actually attends Mass. One in four Uruguayans claims no religious affiliation at all.

A century of secular humanism has left many people searching for religious answers. Sadly, the Mormons and Jehovah Witnesses have filled the spiritual vacuum for some of them. The time is ripe for a harvest of souls in Uruguay! Will you pray that God will call and churches will send missionaries to the 3.4 million people of this needy nation?

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IRELAND

Markers

We arrived on the field in 2004 following two and a half years of deputation. We were exhausted. We worked two months with our co-workers before they went on furlough. That left us in charge of the whole ministry. By the third month, we began to get settled in and acclimated to our ‘new home’. In 2004, we saw one lady trust Christ. In 2005, we saw our three girls get baptized, five people trust Christ, and we experienced some tremendous growth in the church. In 2006, we started faith promise with commitments totaling 5,000 Euros. This year at our second conference, it was exciting to see the commitments increase to 11,000 Euros! Our small church is now supporting six missionaries! We worked together as a family and with our church family to put together 30,000 packets of literature to distribute to every door in our area. It is amazing to see how the Lord works in and through us as we yield to His leading. We look forward to great things during our third full year here in Ireland.

Don and Lisa THATCHER - CB ‘99, SM ’00 (called to one of their SMART trip countries)

UGANDA

Christian Radio Reaping Results

One of the greatest tools we have for reaching many people with the Gospel is a Christian Radio station.  Many of our church’s visitors are a result of this ministry. Recently, we received this letter regarding one of our local-language programs: "It has helped me to know many things that I never knew since I called myself a Christian - teaching like salvation being by God’s grace - not by works, liberty of a believer from sin’s rule, and being kept by God’s power forever as His."  Praise the Lord that the Gospel of Him Who created the air is on the air and is greater than the prince and power of the air.

Dan - CB ’97 and Amie DWIRE - CB ‘03a (Amie is a nurse and works in the clinic.)

UGANDA

Soroti Orphans Share Christ

The past 18 months in Uganda have brought tremendous blessings to my life. Not only have I seen the Lord provide for every need that I have personally had, but I have also seen the Lord provide for the needs of the fifty orphans under our care.  The most exciting part of the ministry in Soroti is to see the enthusiasm that the orphans have about sharing Christ with others. They are actively soul-winning and witnessing by way of puppet show, Bible story, and song. It is our prayer and desire that the Lord would burden the hearts of the orphans to return to their own villages and preach the Gospel of Christ. Within the growing ministry in Uganda, we know that God is truly at work.

Pam WIELER - CB ’98, CB II ’00
(The Dwires and Pam, a teacher, are part of a team of several missionaries in the Soroti area)

US AIR FORCE CHAPLAINCY

In His Father’s Footsteps

As an AF Chaplain, I have the opportunity of serving both God and country. We were privileged to spend our first three years at Travis AFB CA. Recently, we transferred to Langley AFB VA, home of the 1st Fighter Wing and the new F-22 fighter. Here I work with the Mission Support Group and am the chaplain for 2700 people. On a daily basis, I interact with troops and their families, both in their workplaces, the chapel, in their community and in counseling. I have conducted weddings and funerals, served lunch in the dining hall, driven Humvees, visited workplaces, led worship services, and even flown to Iraq. No two days are the same and each brings numerous opportunities to share Christ and show his love. I am grateful for my wife, Wendi, as she serves with me. She has the opportunity to impact many, especially the military wives.

Cliff - CB ’96, SM ’97, CB II ’98, CB R/A ’03 and Wendi JONES

SOUTH AFRICA

Taking up the Mantle

God is good ... We recently began reaching the South African children through tent meetings. One meeting was in the village of Ramasadi. The national South Africans did not think children’s meetings would be that effective. With so many children in the villages, they are often overlooked and the presentation of the Gospel message is neglected. Our first service was on a hot Monday afternoon with 150 children attending. We presented a puppet show, Bible stories, and games. By Thursday afternoon, the children were arriving at the tent an hour early ... waiting for the program to begin! On the final day of the meeting, we were blessed to see almost 300 children present and the Lord blessed with many young children accepting Jesus Christ! Praise the Lord!

Adam - CB ’97, SM ’98 and Betsie LEWIS
(called to one of his SMART trip countries to continue the ministry of ‘Hippo Bob’ Johnson, our host missionary)

PARAGUAY

A Mango Tree and Chickens

Our life has been going through many changes lately - changes that we have waited on for a long time. The biggest change of all would be that we are finished with language school and settled in Asuncion Paraguay. Finally home! What a blessing! Other changes include a new culture, new food, new words, new church, new friends, but best of all, a new baby on the way! The church that we are helping is meeting under a mango tree. Services are never boring when there are chickens running around your feet! We are where God wants us and could not be happier!

Brian and Jackie (Vernoy) McCOBB - CB ‘03b

UGANDA

Partners in Mbale with the Winklers

We have been working in Mbale, Uganda since 2002.  We are in the third largest city and have started the first Independent Baptist church in this area.  The Lord has blessed the group of believers here and many are growing spiritually in the Lord.  We have a Bible Institute training the nationals to plant churches in the many surrounding villages.  Since we have been in Uganda we have seen the Lord protect and provide for our family in many different ways.  We have 3 daughters, 2 of which were born here in Uganda.  We are thankful that the Lord has chosen us to be used of Him in this needy country.

Andrew and Jacky STENSAAS - CB ‘98

UGANDA

Same but Different

After having been in Mbale for 2 years, God has deeply impressed our hearts with how hard Satan has worked to confuse people about the Gospel.  We talk to people every day who go to some church in our town, but are confused about the work of Christ.  The difficulty is in the fact that they are using the same words about salvation that the Bible uses, like "born again" and "saved," but when you ask them to explain God’s plan of salvation, they struggle with the thought that unless you turn from your sin, you will not make it.  Even though we are surrounded by many churches in Uganda, conversations with the people are a constant reminder of why God sent us to this confused, spiritually dark land.

Matt and Sheri WINKLER – CB ‘01

UKRAINE

Hearing Through Their Eyes

In September 2006, the Lord opened the door for the deaf to hear through their eyes the Gospel in Feodosia. Seven deaf and one from another city, Zaporozhe, got saved. We recently celebrated Christmas. Four unsaved came. After preaching a Christmas message, Nadya asked many questions about Baptists which Slava, a deaf Ukrainian pastor answered. She and her husband used to be Jehovah Witnesses but now are confused from many faiths. Nadya began to understand a little. Pray that she will someday grasp the Truth and trust Christ. The Light has begun shining in the deaf community in Feodosia.

Robert FULLER – CB ‘95

TANZANIA

Whatever the Cost

My grandfather gave me an article that touched my heart. Here are excerpts from The Cost of Loving Jesus. Dr. Helen Roseveare served 20 years in the Belgian Congo (now Zaire). At one point, she was captured, beaten, and abused by rebel soldiers. After her release and two year furlough, she returned to serve 7 more years!

She said "I used to talk about the desperate need in other parts of the world. However, there is a huge need for Western Christians to ‘refall’ in love with Jesus. Once Christians fall out of love with ‘bigger is better’ and in love with Jesus, they will become missionaries because they love him.

"Missionaries are not staying the pace. After all their training, they are not even staying the first term, let alone a career. ‘Why this appalling fallout rate?’ Youngsters are being caught with the vision of missions, but are responding with the wrong picture of what missions is all about – it should be what they can do to serve others. They get to the mission field, are not liked or wanted; nationals take what they’ve got to give and throw them out. They can’t stand the hurt, so they come home. Jesus said, ‘Deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow me.’ Where was He going? To Calvary. Paul wrote, ‘I have been crucified with Christ.’ We’ve got to be willing to say, ‘What matters is not what I’m worth, or what people think of me, but that people come to know and love Jesus.’

"We are being sucked in by the teaching that success is measured as achievements, numbers, something to show, something to write home about. I want to see the word passion come back. I want people to be passionately in love with Jesus, so that nothing else counts. The world thinks I’m foolish for going. But if God sends me to Africa, He’s going to look after me. Nothing counts except knowing your sins have been forgiven by the blood of Jesus. We’ve only got this short life to get others to know the same truth."

Wow! As a "youngster...caught with the vision of missions," I pray that by God’s grace, I will have the right view of why God has called me to Tanzania: not what I can do for the Tanzanians, but that Tanzanians would be saved, whatever the cost!

Lisa NEWLAND - CB ‘04b, CB II ‘05

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Divide to Multiply

Over four years ago, before we started the church where we are now serving, we consulted with a Dominican pastor. His advice: to learn to serve and strive to meet the needs of the people. As we have sought to serve the Lord and those here in the Dominican Republic that He has brought across our path, the Lord has taught us many things and blessed us in many ways. He has allowed us to see some saved and baptized through our church and other lives have been impacted and changed through the preaching of the Word. Also, He has given us three wonderful children who were born here in Santo Domingo. Editors’ note: The Townsley’s burden to reach the north of the DR has resulted in the Paynes, Grubers and Johnsons – CB alumni – doing deputation to plant churches in that region.

Luke and Hannah (Bragg) TOWNSLEY – CB ’98

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How ridiculous to suggest such a topic to a potential missionary! We know of missionaries who appeared fearless—Judsons in Burma, Stams in China, or Mary Slessor in Africa. These, and many more, faced harsh climates, hostile armies or tribes with absolute confidence that God would take care of them. We hear numerous stories, even from missionaries today, of God’s miraculous provision and divine intervention. He promised the disciples in the Great Commission, "Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the ends of the earth."

OK, so you know that God will always be with His people, that He will provide their needs and that He will remain true to His promises. Even with that certainty, we can find ourselves afraid of what lies ahead. We are human. God knows we are dust. He is touched with the feeling of our infirmities. You don’t need to feel ashamed to admit that you’re afraid. When you think how different your life will be when you become a missionary and leave home to go to a foreign land, it is perfectly normal that you will have some apprehension. Let’s deal with those fears first and how to overcome them.

As a missionary, understand this one crucial fact. You must be absolutely convinced that God is God. You’ll find this wonderful truth in Hebrews 11:6—"But without faith, it is impossible to please him, for he that cometh to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him." Think about a baby who has just discovered that he can pull himself up to a chair. This accomplishment is a great delight to him. Soon he discovers that he can hold on to the edge and move a few steps. Then his eager dad holds out his arms and says, "Come to Daddy!" Baby may hesitate and try to decide if he can really do it. He may even plop down a few times before he actually lets go. But once he does, and takes those steps, he finds Dad is waiting with open arms. Then one day (most likely while Mom is not looking), Dad will lift his toddler up on a table and urge him to jump into his arms. Once the baby jumps into Dad’s strong arms, he wants to continue. He has discovered that he can trust Dad! So it is with your first step of faith as a missionary. You must believe that God is and know that your faith pleases Him. Once you’ve settled that, and know you can ‘jump’ and God will ‘catch’ you, you’re ready to take the next step.

You’ve heard about deputation—broken down cars, sick kids, no money to get to the next town. For every negative story, there is a positive one—a mechanic in the right place at the right time, a love offering twice what you hoped for, a special meal, or an extra nice place to stay. Think what it will be like to be in the best churches in the country, hearing the best preachers, meeting people who welcome you eagerly and pray for you faithfully! Take this second step of faith knowing God is going with you! The next step of faith can honestly be the most challenging—learning a new language. It’s not easy for adults to learn a new language. When you have a college degree, it is difficult to speak as a child again—repeating vowels, sounding out consonants, learning rules of pronunciation and saying words repeatedly. Just remember this—all the work you’re doing is for the sole purpose of introducing someone to Jesus. With all your stumbles and mistakes, you may be the first person ever to tell someone in his language that God loves him and Jesus died to save him. You’ll continue to make mistakes for awhile. Every missionary has stories about preaching a heartfelt sermon on how important it is for carrots to go to Heaven or the urgent need for our cats to be saved. Everyone is going to call something by the wrong name and entirely change the meaning of what he meant to say. More often than not, however, the people who hear you preach or teach will be grateful and honored that you care enough about them to try to speak their language. You’ll find that people you want to teach about Jesus will be happy to teach you their language.

Another real fear concerns what will happen to your children. You would not be normal if this did not cause some apprehension. Of course you think about snakes and spiders, eating strange food, and being far from medical help. But think about the One to whom you will be entrusting your children. Remember, He is God and has all things under His control. Wherever your children grow up, it will be home, whether it’s a jungle, a desert, or a city with millions of people. Missionary kids who return to the States often feel as if they’ve left their real home behind. Are you afraid they will somehow be deprived and unhappy? It’s true that an MK may grow up without some conveniences, but those things don’t make them truly happy. Happiness is not found in owning things. Didn’t Jesus say in Lk. 12:15 that a man’s life does not consist of the things he possesses? Happiness is having someone to love, something worthwhile to do, and something to live for. If any group is sure to have those things in their lives, it’s missionaries!

Now that we know what we don’t need to fear, what should a missionary fear?

Marrying the wrong person—Nothing will stop you dead in your tracks like this one. If God’s call is on your life for missions, be careful to find someone who is also called and dedicated to a life of missions. A Christian college with saved people everywhere doesn’t mean that you’re in the middle of people who will enter full-time Christian service, much less be headed to the mission field! If you have yielded your life to be a missionary, don’t settle for a date or a mate who isn’t called to do the same thing! How many times has it happened that a young person has married someone who made all sorts of promises before marriage and changed drastically after the wedding?

Loving money too much—Potential missionaries never intend for it to happen, but here’s how it does. A person called to missions goes to college and gets a job to pay school expenses. The job has benefits and the young person gets used to them, and finds security in them. He can’t give them up. Thinking of a life of complete dependence on God…second thoughts…bank account…what happens when there is no regular paycheck? He thinks about things he enjoys…what will he do without them? Heb. 11:6 "God is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him." Don’t love money more than you love Him.

Wasting your life—A man in-herited wealth and had all he needed. Never working a day in his life, and with plenty of time to do what he wanted, he collected things—Civil War artifacts, old cast iron pieces, sections of barbed wire and old machine parts. When he died, all he left behind was a collection of stuff important only to him. No funeral. No one to stand up and say, "I’d like to tell you about the impact this man had on my life," because he never invested his life in anything living, much less eternal. He ‘saved’ his life solely for his own use and interests and in the end, he ‘lost’ it. This is such an important lesson that Jesus’ words concerning it are in all four Gospels—Mt. 10:39; Mk. 8:35; Lk. 9:24; Jn. 12:25. "For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it."

If you’re considering answering God’s call to missions, or if you’ve already committed to His call, don’t let fear of simple things stand in your way. God has taken care of these things for missionaries who have traveled that path before you and He will provide for you. However, watch prayerfully and carefully about the things you need to fear. Believe that God is and go forth by faith.

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When we began deputation for CAMP BIMI * SMART ministries in ’93, it had been years since we had been on the deputation trail. With involvement in many ministries throughout our time in Canada, I suddenly found myself sitting quietly on a pew. I admit it was a nice ‘break’ from our busy life as missionaries. However, there was a huge void in my heart. It was not long before the Lord made it clear what He wanted my deputation ministry to be and it was NOT warming a pew!

In each church, with few exceptions, I noticed that many children were present on Sunday morning. Less were there Sunday night. Almost none were present on weeknights (school, you know) during a mission’s conference. My heart was heavy. With the Lord’s help, how could we change this bleak fact?

Excitement filled my heart as I prepared material for mini-mission’s conferences for children age five through Grade 4 to 6 (up to pastor’s discretion). If the children could be exposed to missions for a full conference on their level, hear true missionary stories, sample foods from various countries and learn of other cultures in a practical way, their world would expand. They are our missionaries of tomorrow! If they could be challenged and excited about people and places beyond their neighborhood and city, it could be the catalyst to begin their journey toward the mission field. Almost every pastor welcomed our team effort – Bro. Baughman preaching the mission’s conference and my having a mini-conference for the children during the adult message time. That allowed them to meet the missionaries, see the media presentations, hear testimonies, etc. before we dismissed for our time together.

Well…it worked! How exciting to see the children plead with their parents to allow them to come each night! You know, children beg for everything else – toys, snacks, fast food. I didn’t mind one bit that they were begging their parents to come! Of course, the parents had to come too, so that was a bonus. No excuse to stay home!

There was one more area that the Lord laid on my heart – teaching faith promise giving for children…without asking their parents for that money. If they could learn to trust the Lord for supplying their money to give to missions at a young age, just think how that giving could become a habit and…just imagine how much they would be giving to missions as an adult! I began to teach faith promise giving each night of the mini-conference. Here is the basic guideline I used:

1) Encourage each child to bring a clean jar to church with Faith Promise written on it.

2) Ask them to pray daily asking the Lord to provide missionary money.

How? Perhaps…

3) Finding money lying on the ground or sidewalk (pennies, nickels, dimes or more).

4) Checking under cushions at home for money (dad’s favorite chair-but ask permission).

5) Using some ‘birthday, Christmas, or ‘I love you’ gift money from family or grandparents.

6) Working for it doing various jobs for family and neighbors.

7) When going out to eat, ask for cheaper things on the value menu instead of the Kid’s Meal and give the difference in money to missions.

Weekly, turn in that money to their Sunday School teacher for missions. It doesn’t matter if it is a penny or ten dollars. If they pray daily and do their part, the Lord will provide exactly what He wants them to give. Record the money on a calendar so they can see what comes in monthly and for the year. Praise the Lord, that not only the children were excited to see God supply, their parents were encouraged too! The Lord provided $25 to $100 during various conferences!

Encourage children to pray for one missionary family at every meal. Have names and locations always ready. Missionaries depend on that prayer to keep them safe and able to serve.

Challenge them to invite school and neighborhood friends, and those not faithful to church to come so they can be saved. Children are missionaries. Why wait until they are grown-up!

And…there you have it! Teaching the Great Commission—praying, giving, going —influencing the next Amy Carmichael or George Mueller. II Timothy 2:15 What an opportunity! It works wherever you are! You may not be called to be a missionary, but you may challenge a Mary Slessor or Jim Elliot! Wow! Think of the possibilities!

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Here is the Very Latest

José ACEVEDO — CB ‘94 SM ‘95 - and Pam added a son to their family of two girls. José continues in the Navy.

Deanna (Velásquez) ANDREWS — CB ‘96 SM ‘00 - and Jeff changed fields from Venezuela to Spain. New CD entitled "All the Glory". Contact: Deanna (Velásquez) ANDREWS.

Sarah (Zuback) ARRANTS — CB ‘02a - married Brent in June. She is completing her nursing. They’re praying about Canada as missionaries.

Troy ARWINE — CB ‘98 - and Jeanna are working with Carolina Baptist Church in NC. Their pastor is brother-in-law of Tara (Page) Falde - CB ‘96 CB II ‘97. Baby girl Falde arrived 10-25. Tara and Kevin are helping this church also.

Tammy AURAND — CB ‘02a - completed language school in France. On to Ivory Coast to work with Machs.

Jennifer (Fargnoli) BAILEY — CB ‘00b CB II ‘01 - and Nathan had a baby boy in January.

Jeremy BENBROOKS — CB ‘04b CB II ‘05 - will graduate in mission aviation in May and marry Mattie MONN — CB ‘02b SM ‘04 CB II ‘03 - Aug. 18th. They met at CB when she was assisting. Mattie will graduate from BJU in May. Plans are to serve in Togo West Africa with Aldermans.

Kandina (Harwood) BERNHARD — CB ‘01b SM ‘02 CB II ‘02 - and Nick are completing their Bible training. When done, Nick will be assistant pastor at Bibleway Baptist Church.

Hiram BRAGG — CB ‘98 - and family are currently on staff at their home church in MO.

Elizabeth BREAM — CB ‘97 - graduated from PCC and is teaching 3rd and 4th grade at Grace Baptist School in Newport TN where Jennifer (Fargnoli) BAILEY and her husband teach.

Heather BRIDGES — CB ‘01b SM ‘06 CB II ‘03 - will graduate from Tennessee Temple University in May and plans to be a missionary in Japan. A SMART ’06 team member to Japan and Alaska.

Leanna (Stumfoll) CAIN — CB ‘00b - married Scott and they teach in a MN Christian School.

Nicholas CARDOT — CB ‘02a - graduated from Commonwealth Baptist College in Lexington KY. He and Diana are interning in a church while preparing to go to Uganda.

Nichole (Wieland) CARPENTER — CB ‘00a - and Aaron serve in a church in Dixons Mills AL. He is the pastor.

Matt — CB ‘99 CB II ‘00 and Michelle (Moore) CONRAD — CB ‘02a - have 3 children and serve on the staff of his home church. They continue to plan for the mission field.

Elisabeth CORBITT — CB ‘03b - will graduate from PCC in May.

Wayne CRANE — CB ‘93 - is now a mortgage broker in Salem OR. He and Heidi have three children.

Melissa DAUGHERTY — CB ‘93 SM ‘96 CB II ‘97 - continues to teach at Pensacola Christian Academy.

Monica DAUGHERTY — CB ‘97 - continues her nursing in Pensacola FL.

Debbie (Baughman) DAVIS — CB ‘99 SM ‘01 CB II ‘01 CB R/A ‘03 - and Jim reside in Greer SC and have a boy and girl. They continue to seek where the Lord would have them serve.

Nikki (Resseguie) DE JONG — CB ‘00b CB II ‘01 CB R/A ‘03 - and Grant serve in their church while working their respective jobs in Denver CO.

Shelly DeOME — CB ‘99 CB II ‘01 - is planning to serve the Lord in the Philippines with her parents. She grew up in the Philippines as a child. She has graduated from Oklahoma Baptist College.

Daniel DOTSON — CB ‘03b SM ‘06 CB II ‘06a - was a SMART ’06 member. He is at Crown College, Powell TN.

Darrell DOW — CB ‘97 CB II ‘98 - and Cassie live in Pensacola FL where he works with high tech computer operation systems.

Jonathan DOW — CB ‘03b CB II ‘04 - has improved so much from his long bout with Dengue Fever and its’ effects that he is able to commute one hour to a Bible College near his home in DE.

Ashley EARNSHAW — CB ‘05a and sister, Vida — CB ‘99 CB II ‘05 - are actively serving in their church in TN, teaching music and homemaking skills to home schoolers while taking courses at Virginia Baptist College via satellite in Chattanooga. Vida is also getting painting commissions. She remains burdened for France.

Jennifer ELLIOTT — CB ‘04a CB II ‘05 - is a student at Champion Baptist College in Hot Springs AR where Leah JACKSON — CB ‘03b and Mandy RUST — CB ‘03b - also attend. Mandy plans to graduate in December.

Faith FERKEL — CB ‘02b SM ‘04 CB II ‘03 - worked at Camp Hosanna in Hiawassee GA with Tim GAURA — CB ‘05b CB II ‘06a. This is the camp that Daisy (Bumpus) MASON — CB ‘98 and pastor husband, Tim, hold each summer. The Lord has blessed the camp and church abundantly.

Kevin FIELD — CB ‘01a CB II ‘02 - Diagnosed with ALS in 2005, he continues mission preparation at Hyles-Anderson College in Crown Point IN.

Robin (Roadenbaugh) FLORES — CB ‘94 - and husband, Chris, have three children and live in Wichita KS.

Seth FOLKERS — CB ‘03b - continues his education, assists his mother with younger brothers and sisters and remains committed to serving in missions.

Heidi (Perry) FOX — CB ‘97 - and Daniel have two boys and serve on a church staff in MO.

Reva FRENCH — CB ‘98 CB II ‘06a - teaches 7th-8th grade in her church’s Christian School in KY.

Gina FREY — CB ‘95 - continues to minister to inner city girls at a ministry in PA that Ruth MIKUSOW’s — CB ‘05b SM ‘06 father leads. Ruth was a SMART ’06 team member.

Natalie GAIR — CB ‘04b SM ‘06 CB II ‘05 - was part of SMART ’06 and assisted at CB ’06. She attends Ambassador Baptist College, Landrum NC.

Nicole GARIEPY — CB ‘02a CB II ‘03 - completed her Bible certificate in May and spent five weeks in Ketchikan AK with her church. She is attending Freedom Bible College in Rogers AR.

Robin GILLIES — CB ‘01b - continues her medical training to be a missionary doctor.

Sarah GLOVER — CB ‘99 - is planning a mission’s trip to Papua New Guinea in April.

Dawn (Grimes) GREENWELL — CB ‘01a CB II ‘02 - married Kris and lives in Front Royal MD.

Josh GRIFFIN — CB ‘95 SM ‘96 CB II ‘96 CB R/A ‘97 - and Tammy now serve at a GA church where he is Minister of Youth Education and also at Wellspring Camp for people with physical disabilities and terminal illnesses. They have a little girl, and on October 30th, Owen Kai was born.

Terry GRIFFIN — CB ‘04b SM ‘05 CB II ‘05 - continues her Bible training to serve in Africa as a missionary. She is praying about the location.

Dale GRISSO — CB ‘05a - takes classes at Virginia Baptist College satellite in TN and also some medical training preparing for missions.

Jeremy GUIDER — CB ‘95 SM ‘96 SM ‘97 CB II ‘96 CB R/A ‘97 - completed his commitment to the Navy and is Youth Pastor at his dad’s church in Acworth GA. He and Mandi have a little boy.

Keely HALL — CB ‘03b CB II ‘04 - served in Australia with missionaries Robert and Lisa Gunter last summer. She is training at Harvest Deaf Bible College in Ringgold GA.

Mary Beth (Boley) HALL — CB ‘00b - married Bill Hall this summer. He pastors a church in TN.

Susan (O’Roark) HALL — CB ‘98 - continues to teach at Harvest Deaf Bible College.

Chloé (Lindquist) Hatfield — CB ‘01b CB II ‘03 - married Daren on 7/15 in Tucson AZ.

Lindsay (Kluth) HAYENGA — CB ‘04a - married Josh last summer. They serve on staff at a Birmingham AL church and plan for missions.

Chris HILLIARD — CB ‘98 SM ‘06 CB II ‘06a - was part of SMART ’06 to Alaska. He flew his plane there to get additional flight time and experience.

Emily HILLIARD — CB ‘02a SM ‘06 CB II ‘06a - continues her studies through Thomas Edison University online. A SMART ’06 team member.

Nick HILLIARD — CB ‘04a - receives his Bible training for missions at the Biblical School of World Evangelism in Milford OH.

Hollis HILLMAN — CB ‘03b - now married, teaches at Independent Baptist School, Clinton MD.

Benji HORNE — CB ‘95 SM ‘96 CB II ‘96 - and Celina see many blessings in Seoul Korea. They take students on mission trips and are adopting a little girl from Russia - their second daughter.

Mindy (Workman) HOUSER — CB ‘02b - married Calvin. Attending Crown College.

Holly (Ferguson) JOHNSON — CB ‘04b - married Erik, is heading to Dominican Republic.

Allison KIDDER — CB ‘05a SM ‘06 CB II ‘06a - on SMART ’06 team. She is nursing while seeking the Lord’s leading for location as a missionary.

Henry KING — CB ‘93 SM ‘94 - and Patti had the joy of adopting their first son, a little deaf boy from China.

Priscilla KNIGHT — CB ‘04a SM ‘06 CB II ‘06a – was part of SMART ’06, serves in her church’s Hispanic work where CB alumnus, Omar Garcia, is pastor and continues her Bible training at Virginia Baptist College.

Rebekah LAKE — CB ‘03b SM ‘05 CB II ‘05 - is working on her Master’s while teaching in VT.

Bonita (Godfrey) LAWRENCE — CB ‘96 CB II ‘97 - and Brandon serve on staff at a VA church where other CB alumni also staff. They have two children. Their baby needs a kidney transplant.

Tony LESLIE — CB ‘98 - completed his service in the Navy.

Jennifer (Mullett) LETKEMAN — CB ‘93 - and Jake have three children. He pastors a church in Dryden ON with a radio ministry.

Sarah (Shipp) LIU — CB ‘97 CB II ‘98 - and Austin have a medical practice in the Boston area where he is a pediatrician. They are actively involved in their church.

Keith — CB ‘02b SM ‘03 CB II ‘03 and Julie (LeGrow) LOVELESS — CB ‘02a SM ‘03 CB II ‘03 - live in Aylmer ON, have a little girl and boy, and plan to go to northern Manitoba as missionaries. This is where they took their SMART trip and met.

Elisabeth MARSH — CB ‘00a CB II ‘01 - graduates from nursing at Pensacola Christian College in May. She is on staff and gaining experience while seeking the Lord’s leading in missions.

Jennifer (Jackson) McCALL — CB ‘94 SM ‘95 CB II ‘01 CB R/A ‘03 - and Matthew had their first baby, a little girl.

Kerri McKINNEY — CB ‘01b SM ‘02 CB II ‘02 CB R/A ‘03 - continues her nursing and involvement in her home church as she seeks the Lord’s leading in missions.

Mary Beth MEYERHOEFFER — CB ‘00b SM ‘02 CB II ‘02 CB R/A ‘03 - is nursing in VA and engaged to Sam Snyder.

Deborah (Coates) MICHEL — CB ‘96 - and Steven are on staff of a church in Ottawa ON.

Brooke MILLARD — CB ‘01b SM ‘02 CB II ‘02 CB R/A ‘03 - graduates in May from Crown College. Engaged to marry Joel Daku following graduation. They will be missionaries to the Fiji Islands where he grew up as an MK.

Rachel MILLER — CB ‘05b - cares for grandparents in OH and plans to train for "On the Edge Program" in Atlanta GA.

Molly MONN — CB ‘04b CB II ‘05 - assisted at CB ‘06 and studies at BJU.

Amanda MYERS — CB ‘00a SM ‘02 CB II ‘01 - graduated from FaithWay Baptist College in Ajax ON and served in Liberia West Africa recently. Five children accepted Christ as Saviour in a VBS.

Aaron OESTERLE — CB ‘04b SM ‘06 CB II ‘06a - participated in SMART ’06. While in AK, the Lord burdened him for Craig and Hydaburg. Accepted by BIMI in December, he will work with Ensleys, our SMART ‘06 hosts.

Rachel PENDL — CB ‘03b CB II ‘04 - attends St. Louis Florissant Valley Community College majoring in Deaf Communications and Pioneer Bible Institute. She plans to serve in France as a missionary to the deaf and was there last summer.

Joanna (Caranci) PETERS — CB ‘02b - married Timothy in April. Tim is finishing his Bible degree.

Kerri PHILLIPS — CB ‘05b CB II ‘06a - remains focused on India while she teaches in VA.

Edelyn (Navato) PILALAS — CB ‘03b CB II ‘04 - married Jesse after graduation from West Coast Baptist College. They plan to go before BIMI in June so they can start deputation.

Leigh POTTER — CB ‘05b - has been able to return to PCC to continue her studies.

Niccole RAYMOND — CB ‘04b SM ‘05 CB II ‘05 - studies at New England School of the Bible in Southington CT.

Angela READY — CB ‘01b - had an exciting, scary and dangerous adventure in Lebanon last summer. The Lord kept her safe and she continues to prepare for missions.

Betsey REZNOR — CB ‘98 SM ‘01 SM ‘03 CB II ‘03 - staffs at PCC. She is preparing for missions in Québec.

Jason — CB ‘03b and Mary (McCarthy) RITCHIE — CB ‘02b CB II ‘03 - serve in their MO church and plan to go to Mongolia when his education is completed.

Jaime (Chamberlain) ROBERTSON — CB ‘99 - and Doug moved to Boys Town near Omaha NE to plant a new church. They have two children.

Tracy (Wyland) RODRIGUEZ — CB ‘00a - and Rafael had their third child in Panama.

Logan ROGERS — CB ‘05b SM ‘06 CB II ‘06a - SMART ’06 team, is getting his Bible training and feeling led to return to Alaska as a missionary. In AK, he learned that Mrs. Ensley, our host, is a distant cousin. Small world!!!

Susan (Smith) RUBY — CB ‘01a CB II ‘02 - and Nic have one girl, serve in a Hollywood CA church, and will go before BIMI in June for El Salvador.

Chris RULE — CB ‘04b - is a student at Crown College and worked at Camp Maranatha in Athens GA last summer.

David RULEY — CB ‘02b SM ‘04 CB II ‘04 - graduated from BJU in mission aviation, lives in Harrisonburg VA, working to take care of his school bill. Focused on missionary aviation.

Anna (Booth) RUWERSMA — CB ‘00a CB II ‘01- graduated from Crown College and married Kevin. They plan to serve the Lord in missions.

Joy (Smith) SAMPLES — CB ’93 SM ’94 CB II ’95 - and Aaron continue in their youth ministry in Washington IL.

Jennifer (Starkweather) SESSIONS — CB ‘05b - married Erik recently and he is Youth Pastor at Bonita Springs Baptist Church in FL.

Paul — CB ‘99 SM ‘00 CB II ‘01 and Bethany (Hilliard) SMITH — CB ‘98 SM ‘00 CB II ‘99 - # 3, Kate Irene. Paul was ordained. They’re anxious to get to Ireland where they met and their burden began on the SMART ’00 trip.

Anne (Ward) SOKOL — CB ‘93 CB II ‘95 - and Vitaliy are expecting their second baby. They are involved in church planting, teaching and training Ukrainians for the Lord and work with young people in their village.

Rachel (Billups) STARK — CB ‘94 - and Stephen had their second miracle baby boy on 12/31.

Todd — CB ‘99 and Christa (Jones) STEPHENS — CB ‘95 SM ‘97 CB II ‘96 CB R/A ‘97 - serve their church. Todd is the Christian School administrator. Christa teaches. They have two children.

Nicole STIERS — CB ‘02b CB II ‘03 - is a Christian School teacher in Fredricksburg VA at Faith Baptist Church. Priscilla Knight and Omar Garcia are also part of this ministry.

Anna and Sarah STOCKMAN — CB ‘01b - graduate from PCC in May and were able to go home to Nairobi Kenya for Christmas. Their parents hosted the SMART ’05 team in Nairobi.

Sara (Funderburk) STOVER — CB ‘03b SM ‘04 CB II ‘04 - married Robert last summer. On deputation while completing their education at Crown College, they will serve in Peru.

Charles SUTPHIN — CB ‘05a CB II ‘06a - graduates from FaithWay in May.

Rachel SWIM — CB ‘95 SM ‘98 CB II ‘98 - was accepted by BIMI in June, is on deputation, plans to work with Wagoners, our SMART ’05 hosts.

Jessica TAYLOR — CB ‘04a SM ‘06 CB II ‘05 – a SMART ’06 team member, is burdened for Japan and would like to get her Bible training, possibly at Crown College, in the fall.

Rebecca (Nissly) TERENYI — CB ‘01b - married Tom this fall. They reside in PA and are active in their church.

Melissa (Dorsey) TIGNOR — CB ‘94 SM ‘95 CB II ‘97 - and John expect their third baby in March.

Connie (Schmidt) Tillis — CB ‘99 - married Stephen June 24.

Charity (Garrett) TOMLIN — CB ‘99 CB II ‘00 - and David have their second miracle boy, 1 yr.

Allison (Baker) VAN DE KEMP — CB ‘96 - is teaching piano at FaithWay Baptist Church. Anson is on staff at the church. They have two little girls.

Bethanie WALL — CB ‘99 CB II ‘02 - works with music at her father’s church in Fostoria MI.

Laura (Weaver) WEARY — CB ‘02b SM ‘04 CB II ‘03 - and Jeremy serve in a West Plains MO church.

Renee WELLMAKER — CB ‘00b - graduated from Ambassador Baptist College in May and took a one month survey trip to South Africa.

Christa WETZEL — CB ‘00a - served in Slovakia for a year. She works for Family Mentoring Network in MI.

Jason WILLIAMS — CB ‘93 SM ‘94 - is teaching at Tennessee Temple Academy in Chattanooga TN.

Kimberly (Gariepy) WILSON — CB ‘02a CB II ‘03 - and Matt have a baby daughter born July 6th.

Nate WOLF — CB ‘00b - and Heather are burdened for the Datooga tribe. Their first baby is due in June.

Glen ZEMKE — CB ‘93 SM ‘94 - and Aimeé were our wonderful hosts in Japan. Thank you for the incredible job you and the Harris’ did, to make missions training reality! Glen attended the first CB ’93 and the first SM ‘94 trip.

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Mark, Michelle Alcock – Newfoundland

Jeff, Deanna Andrews – Spain (deputation)

Tammy Aurand – Ivory Coast

Michael, Stacy Bracher – Assisting International Missions (deputation)

Rich, Claudia Brunner – Yucatan (deputation)

Heather Bryner – Argentina

Jeff, Mindy Bush – Argentina

Brian, Charity Collins – British Columbia

Jonathan, Mandy Crews – Brazil (deputation)

Doug DeLong – Thailand

Jim, Shelley Dinsmore – Guatemala

Dan, Amie Dwire – Uganda

Jonathan, Lindsay Edwards – Australia

Danny, Janice Flowers – France

Jonathan, April Flowers – Taiwan (deputation)

Robert Fuller – Ukraine

Omar Garcia – Spanish Pastor – VA

Colleen Grant – Thailand

Ryan, Anita Gray – Fiji Islands

Allen, Tammy Gruber – Dominican Republic (deputation)

Dwayne, Deborah Harrison – Mali

Justin, Grace Hayes – Ireland (deputation)

Benji, Celina Horne – South Korea

James, Anna Huckabee – Uganda (deputation)

Seth, Jennifer Jenkins – Italy (Military)

Eric, Holly Johnson – Dominican Republic (deputation)

Jerry, Dawn Judd – New Zealand

Matt, Neilia Kinney – Costa Rica

Jeff, Nanci Klein – Argentina (deputation)

SARAH LAMB – CEF, TN

Adam, Betsie Lewis – South Africa

Lisa Lewis – Togo (deputation)

Keith, Julie Loveless - Manitoba, (deputation)

Joe, Melissa Marshall – Australia

Brian, Jackie McCobb – Paraguay

Kristine McLaughlin – Ivory Coast (deputation)

Josh, Julie Mead – Senegal (deputation)

Brad, Holly Miller – Haiti (short-term)

Lisa Newland – Tanzania (deputation)

Aaron Oesterle – Alaska (deputation)

Jim, Christine Payne – Dominican Republic (deputation)

Darren, Paula Pietrobono – AB Canada Siksika Nations Reserve

Wesley Pittman – Australia (deputation)

Kelli Reese – Newfoundland

Doug, Jaime Robertson – Nebraska

Jorge, Aimee Rodriguez – Mexico (deputation)

Rafael, Tracy Rodriguez – Panama

Geno, Bonita Sharp – Christian Radio Stations World Wide

Terry Sharp – (in Spain) Canary Islands

Paul, Bethany Smith – Ireland (deputation)

Vitaliy, Anne Sokol – Ukraine

Andrew, Jaclyn Stensaas – Uganda

Robert, Sara Stover – Peru (deputation)

Rachel Swim – Tanzania (deputation) James, Holly Tamang – Nepal

Miguel Neyra-Tataje – Peru

Don, Lisa Thatcher – Ireland

Luke, Hannah Townsley – Dominican Republic

Anne Vilneus – Haiti

John, Kelly Webb – Dominican Republic

Michael, Rebecca Weiss – Mexico

Shannon, Lorie Whitaker – Canary Islands (deputation)

Pam Wieler – Uganda

Robert, Angela Willoughby – Estonia (deputation)

Gary, Melodie Wimberly – First Bible International

Matt, Sheri Winkler – Uganda (furlough)

Nate, Heather Wolf – Tanzania

John, Christi Wynn – Philippines

Glen, Aimee Zemke – Japan (furlough)

and UNNAMED OTHERS

MILITARY

JosÉ Acevedo – Navy

Paul Brown – Air Force Reserves

Cliff Jones – Air Force Chaplain

AJ Van Sant – Air Force

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Puerto rico

Use plantains (not bananas) that are moderately ripe
(mottled-looking) for this recipe.
Heat 1 T olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add 2 medium plantains, peeled and cut into ¼ inch diagonal slices (about 2 c) to oil.
Cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned.
Sprinkle with ¼ t salt and ? t ground red pepper.
Makes 4 – ½ c servings.

Often served with grilled chicken, pork, or fish, or simply as a snack – like chips or French fries.

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Thursday, July 29, 2010

Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Richard & Patty Comer -  CENTRAL AMERICA
Brian & Jamie Cone -  THAILAND
Richard & Elizabeth Conrad -  JAPAN