By Dr. Gerry Baughman - Founder, Director CAMP BIMI * SMART
Consider Marion Jones, the Olympic runner, who has admitted to lying about steroid use for the last several years and may face prison. What about Barry Bonds? Did he really use enhancing drugs to become the greatest home run hitter of all time? Then there is Michael Vick and his dog fighting escapade, smoking pot, indefinite suspension from the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons. Do you remember Maurice Claret? I didn’t think you would. He was a number one draft pick several years ago. Maurice had a fabulous first year for Ohio State University, but because of arrogant pride and police problems, he sits in jail with a career that could have been worth millions—his life wasted and in ruins.
Tony Dorset, one of the greatest running backs of all time, made a statement during the induction of his friend, Earl Campbell, into the Football Hall of Fame. Looking at Earl, only 55 years old but using a walker because of numerous football injuries, Dorset made a powerful statement that applies to all of our lives. "In the end, the game wins."
That simple thought has saturated my heart for weeks as I think of many who have started well, yet for some reason were ‘benched’ because of foul trouble, injury, incompetence, or just plain sin. Paul told Timothy, "No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life…" II Timothy 2:4
Shock is often the reaction when we hear the news of someone who has fallen by the wayside. We never would have dreamed them capable of doing some of the things they are accused of, yet it happens.
We, too, play our games skillfully. We know all the rules, language, and what is expected of us and oft times, play the game well…sometimes too well. However, it is the game we play in our mind and heart that counts. "For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he…" Proverbs 23:7
It is a fact. In the end, the game DOES win. The Apostle Paul referred to the game. He said, "Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth a prize? So run that ye may obtain. I therefore so run not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway." I Corinthians 9:24, 26, 27
It takes determination to stay on the right team. We must get in spiritual shape and never cease from taking inventory and laying aside those weights that so easily hinder us from running the race for the Lord. Hebrews 12:1
John said, "I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth." III John 1:4 We love hearing from you and rejoicing with what the Lord is doing in your life. We love seeing you on the college campus, in your church, or receiving your e-mail. But 0ur hearts are heavy when we know you’ve changed teams and game plans.
The slow white Ford Bronco and gloves that were ‘too small’ define one of the greatest running backs of all time. For O.J. and others, the game has won. They lost. There are no trophies.
How are you playing the game? Do you remain on the right team? God’s Word clearly lays out the only game plan. You can’t make up rules as you go, or simply ignore them. Run well that ye might obtain the crown of faithfulness and cross the finish line where the Lord is waiting and wanting to say "Well done." "…Press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." Philippians 3:14 See you at the finish line!
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Consider Marion Jones, the Olympic runner, who has admitted to lying about steroid use for the last several years and may face prison. What about Barry Bonds? Did he really use enhancing drugs to become the greatest home run hitter of all time? Then there is Michael Vick and his dog fighting escapade, smoking pot, indefinite suspension from the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons. Do you remember Maurice Claret? I didn’t think you would. He was a number one draft pick several years ago. Maurice had a fabulous first year for Ohio State University, but because of arrogant pride and police problems, he sits in jail with a career that could have been worth millions—his life wasted and in ruins.Tony Dorset, one of the greatest running backs of all time, made a statement during the induction of his friend, Earl Campbell, into the Football Hall of Fame. Looking at Earl, only 55 years old but using a walker because of numerous football injuries, Dorset made a powerful statement that applies to all of our lives. "In the end, the game wins."
That simple thought has saturated my heart for weeks as I think of many who have started well, yet for some reason were ‘benched’ because of foul trouble, injury, incompetence, or just plain sin. Paul told Timothy, "No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life…" II Timothy 2:4
Shock is often the reaction when we hear the news of someone who has fallen by the wayside. We never would have dreamed them capable of doing some of the things they are accused of, yet it happens.
We, too, play our games skillfully. We know all the rules, language, and what is expected of us and oft times, play the game well…sometimes too well. However, it is the game we play in our mind and heart that counts. "For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he…" Proverbs 23:7
It is a fact. In the end, the game DOES win. The Apostle Paul referred to the game. He said, "Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth a prize? So run that ye may obtain. I therefore so run not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway." I Corinthians 9:24, 26, 27
It takes determination to stay on the right team. We must get in spiritual shape and never cease from taking inventory and laying aside those weights that so easily hinder us from running the race for the Lord. Hebrews 12:1
John said, "I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth." III John 1:4 We love hearing from you and rejoicing with what the Lord is doing in your life. We love seeing you on the college campus, in your church, or receiving your e-mail. But 0ur hearts are heavy when we know you’ve changed teams and game plans.
The slow white Ford Bronco and gloves that were ‘too small’ define one of the greatest running backs of all time. For O.J. and others, the game has won. They lost. There are no trophies.
How are you playing the game? Do you remain on the right team? God’s Word clearly lays out the only game plan. You can’t make up rules as you go, or simply ignore them. Run well that ye might obtain the crown of faithfulness and cross the finish line where the Lord is waiting and wanting to say "Well done." "…Press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." Philippians 3:14 See you at the finish line!
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We are praying that God will send us at least 100 new missionaries by 2010 to start new churches in 20 ‘open’ countries where we currently have no BIMI missionaries. Help us carry the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ to more than 100 nations.
Will you be one?
REV. BRANT HOLLADAY and wife, Maylou
Missionary to England 15 years
Asst. European Director 13 years
European Director 5 years
AUSTRIA was at the center of things for centuries—the Roman Empire, classical music, and the Nazi invasion of Europe. Although 78% of Austrians profess Catholicism, statistics indicate that the church is losing up to 40,000 members each year. It is estimated that only 3% of the younger generation has any religious affiliation. Todd and Kim Lapato are on deputation. At least one more couple is needed for this team to impact Austria, now 8.2 million, for Christ. The need is great! BULGARIA, rich with history and conflict, still strives to lay aside the mantle of 45 years of communist rule, which left them in precarious financial and social order. Besides that legacy, they share the Cyrillic alphabet and Orthodox faith with neighboring Russia. Many Bulgarians are searching for truth. They are known for their friendliness and hospitality, which makes a great bridge for the Gospel. With only one independent Baptist missionary for 7.5 million people, there is great need for long-term missionaries who will learn the language and culture. Would God have you become part of a church planting team in Bulgaria?
ESTONIA was on the leading edge of events that brought about the demise of the Soviet Union in 1991. Unfortunately, along with their newfound freedom, they also inherited the decadence and immorality of western culture. Years of Soviet occupation left 60% of the population claiming no religious affiliation. This spiritual vacuum, coupled with religious freedom, makes Estonia an incredible mission field for independent Baptists. Rob and Angela (Freeburg) Willoughby, CB ’99, answered the call. We know of no other independent Baptist missionaries in this country of 1.3 million.
LITHUANIA has many immigrants from Russia and Poland. Five decades of Soviet occupation caused much hardship. Since their freedom in the early nineties, positive progress is evident—especially in the area of religious freedom. The greatest need is for evangelism and church planting among the 3.6 million Lithuanians. Opportunities abound. Pray that the Lord will send His team to the ripened fields of Lithuania.
MOLDOVA was part of Romania. They speak Romanian and Russian. There are a number of Baptist churches throughout. Two BIMI missionaries commute from their countries to minister, but can only go occasionally. Camp ministry is very successful. Plans are to focus on church planting and strengthening a Bible Institute already there. The Grosses are on deputation now. One more couple is needed.
SLOVENIA boasts a beautiful landscape and Catholic tradition. However, Catholicism has left a legacy void of real spiritual fervor and life. Slovenia is waiting for church planting missionaries with the true Gospel of Jesus Christ. It is estimated that there are less than 400 Baptist Christians among two million citizens of Slovenia. Few independent Baptist missionaries work in the country. The need is great and the time is now! What will you do to help carry the light of the Gospel to Slovenia?
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Will you be one?
REV. BRANT HOLLADAY and wife, MaylouMissionary to England 15 years
Asst. European Director 13 years
European Director 5 years
AUSTRIA was at the center of things for centuries—the Roman Empire, classical music, and the Nazi invasion of Europe. Although 78% of Austrians profess Catholicism, statistics indicate that the church is losing up to 40,000 members each year. It is estimated that only 3% of the younger generation has any religious affiliation. Todd and Kim Lapato are on deputation. At least one more couple is needed for this team to impact Austria, now 8.2 million, for Christ. The need is great! BULGARIA, rich with history and conflict, still strives to lay aside the mantle of 45 years of communist rule, which left them in precarious financial and social order. Besides that legacy, they share the Cyrillic alphabet and Orthodox faith with neighboring Russia. Many Bulgarians are searching for truth. They are known for their friendliness and hospitality, which makes a great bridge for the Gospel. With only one independent Baptist missionary for 7.5 million people, there is great need for long-term missionaries who will learn the language and culture. Would God have you become part of a church planting team in Bulgaria?
ESTONIA was on the leading edge of events that brought about the demise of the Soviet Union in 1991. Unfortunately, along with their newfound freedom, they also inherited the decadence and immorality of western culture. Years of Soviet occupation left 60% of the population claiming no religious affiliation. This spiritual vacuum, coupled with religious freedom, makes Estonia an incredible mission field for independent Baptists. Rob and Angela (Freeburg) Willoughby, CB ’99, answered the call. We know of no other independent Baptist missionaries in this country of 1.3 million.
LITHUANIA has many immigrants from Russia and Poland. Five decades of Soviet occupation caused much hardship. Since their freedom in the early nineties, positive progress is evident—especially in the area of religious freedom. The greatest need is for evangelism and church planting among the 3.6 million Lithuanians. Opportunities abound. Pray that the Lord will send His team to the ripened fields of Lithuania.
MOLDOVA was part of Romania. They speak Romanian and Russian. There are a number of Baptist churches throughout. Two BIMI missionaries commute from their countries to minister, but can only go occasionally. Camp ministry is very successful. Plans are to focus on church planting and strengthening a Bible Institute already there. The Grosses are on deputation now. One more couple is needed.
SLOVENIA boasts a beautiful landscape and Catholic tradition. However, Catholicism has left a legacy void of real spiritual fervor and life. Slovenia is waiting for church planting missionaries with the true Gospel of Jesus Christ. It is estimated that there are less than 400 Baptist Christians among two million citizens of Slovenia. Few independent Baptist missionaries work in the country. The need is great and the time is now! What will you do to help carry the light of the Gospel to Slovenia?
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Alumni Prayerletters and Testimonies
FRANCE
Two Atheists, Two Paths
Danny – CB ’97 and Janice Flowers
Everyone believes something…even atheists. Sadly, what they believe is a lie. In France, countless individuals fall into this category.
March 13, 2007, Robert Vandrechie, an atheist and Communist, died of a heart attack. For eight years, he lived next door to our church. He rejected numerous invitations to hear the Gospel. On Sundays, he watched French believers enter our church to worship God. Yet he refused to come and hear what the preacher had to say. He chose to reject God. How sad to know that Monsieur Vandrechie died so close to the truth.
At 63, Danielle Desmet was a lifelong atheist. For eight years, she passed by Bible Baptist Church. She wondered what a Baptist church was. One September Saturday, she decided to stop at the church, but ONLY IF the traffic light near the church immediately turned green. It did, and she came. From the beginning, God’s Word worked in her unbelieving heart. After more than a month of regular church attendance, she trusted Christ as her Savior, and was discipled and baptized.
Months later, Danielle’s husband, Jean Paul, began attending Sunday morning services. Skeptical of any church and raised by Jesuit priests, he had turned his back on Catholicism. For seven months he listened and asked many questions. One day he told his wife that it was time for him to have a nice Bible. Shocked, she purchased a Bible for him, and that very day, Danielle led her own husband to Christ!
We began praying in earnest for the salvation of Danielle’s 90-year-old mother. She made a habit of reading Scripture to her mom and telling her about the Lord. In September 2006, I received a call from Danielle asking if we could talk with her mother. As we explained the Gospel, Madame Colas listened closely, then bowed her head and got saved. What a miracle to see how God not only transformed a confirmed atheist, but then how He also used her to win her family to Christ!
CANARY ISLANDS
CULTURE SHOCK and AMIGOS
Shannon and Lorie WHITAKER — CB ‘01b CB II ‘03
We’ve always heard of culture shock. Now, we are experiencing it. A missionary must learn a new way of life and adjust to different ways of doing things. The pace of everyday life is a lot slower in Mexico. For example, it took us a month to get our internet installed. However, the hardest aspect of adaptation is the inability to communicate with others. Simply sitting in church listening to the sermon becomes very stressful. Usually your attention span is good for about 15 minutes as you earnestly try to pick out the few words that you understand. When you realize you do not comprehend, your mind gives up. You begin to dream of the time you will understand.
Our diets have changed. There is only a hint of American food. The few American restaurants located in the city are not that good. Trying to cook American is frustrating because you can’t find needed ingredients. So what do you eat? Anything you can stuff into a tortilla!
Fruits and vegetables are readily available but must be soaked with an anti-microbial agent to kill micro-organisms that are on the outside. To give you a fuller understanding of culture shock, here are some questions and statements that we’ve made since being in Mexico. Enjoy!
- You can’t eat there, or you can’t eat that. You will get sick.
- Do we buy the meat being butchered in the back of the Chevy or the Ford?
- I really want to eat this apple. "Have you washed the amoebas off it yet?"
- Honey, are we cleaner before or after we get out of the shower?
- Kids, do you want to eat at the taco place, or the taco place, or…the taco place?
- Excuse me. Did you say it was made with cow tongue?
- Those were delicious green beans! What do you mean it was cactus?
- Could you pass the diarrhea pills?
- Why are police wearing flack jackets and carrying AK-47s? Should we be worried?
GOD GIVES AMIGOS…
One bond that remains the same wherever you are is that of the brotherly love we have in Christ. We have been blessed to become amigos with the Padilla family and attend their church faithfully. (editor’s note: Can you tell they didn’t take a SMART trip first?)
BRAZIL
Language Blooper
Jon — CB ‘03b CB II ‘04 and Mandy — CB ‘05a CREWS
Recently, we were practicing our conversation in Portugese. "Say three things about a person." Of course I chose my wife. I said, "She has beautiful green eyes," and something else but I don’t remember. Anyway, the last thing I wanted to say was, "She is pregnant" but I said, "She is a tie." The teacher squinted her eyes and said, "What?" Again I said, "She is a tie." Everyone said, "We don’t understand. You are calling her a man’s tie!" I was so embarrassed. The teacher said, "Say it in English." I said, "She is pregnant." They were all shocked! They congratulated us and we laughed. Tie and pregnant are so close. Gravata is tie. Gravida is pregnant. We got a nice laugh and went on with class. The next session, I just said, "I am a Daddy."
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FRANCE
Two Atheists, Two Paths
Danny – CB ’97 and Janice Flowers
Everyone believes something…even atheists. Sadly, what they believe is a lie. In France, countless individuals fall into this category.March 13, 2007, Robert Vandrechie, an atheist and Communist, died of a heart attack. For eight years, he lived next door to our church. He rejected numerous invitations to hear the Gospel. On Sundays, he watched French believers enter our church to worship God. Yet he refused to come and hear what the preacher had to say. He chose to reject God. How sad to know that Monsieur Vandrechie died so close to the truth.
At 63, Danielle Desmet was a lifelong atheist. For eight years, she passed by Bible Baptist Church. She wondered what a Baptist church was. One September Saturday, she decided to stop at the church, but ONLY IF the traffic light near the church immediately turned green. It did, and she came. From the beginning, God’s Word worked in her unbelieving heart. After more than a month of regular church attendance, she trusted Christ as her Savior, and was discipled and baptized.
Months later, Danielle’s husband, Jean Paul, began attending Sunday morning services. Skeptical of any church and raised by Jesuit priests, he had turned his back on Catholicism. For seven months he listened and asked many questions. One day he told his wife that it was time for him to have a nice Bible. Shocked, she purchased a Bible for him, and that very day, Danielle led her own husband to Christ!
We began praying in earnest for the salvation of Danielle’s 90-year-old mother. She made a habit of reading Scripture to her mom and telling her about the Lord. In September 2006, I received a call from Danielle asking if we could talk with her mother. As we explained the Gospel, Madame Colas listened closely, then bowed her head and got saved. What a miracle to see how God not only transformed a confirmed atheist, but then how He also used her to win her family to Christ!
CANARY ISLANDS
CULTURE SHOCK and AMIGOS
Shannon and Lorie WHITAKER — CB ‘01b CB II ‘03
We’ve always heard of culture shock. Now, we are experiencing it. A missionary must learn a new way of life and adjust to different ways of doing things. The pace of everyday life is a lot slower in Mexico. For example, it took us a month to get our internet installed. However, the hardest aspect of adaptation is the inability to communicate with others. Simply sitting in church listening to the sermon becomes very stressful. Usually your attention span is good for about 15 minutes as you earnestly try to pick out the few words that you understand. When you realize you do not comprehend, your mind gives up. You begin to dream of the time you will understand.Our diets have changed. There is only a hint of American food. The few American restaurants located in the city are not that good. Trying to cook American is frustrating because you can’t find needed ingredients. So what do you eat? Anything you can stuff into a tortilla!
Fruits and vegetables are readily available but must be soaked with an anti-microbial agent to kill micro-organisms that are on the outside. To give you a fuller understanding of culture shock, here are some questions and statements that we’ve made since being in Mexico. Enjoy!
- You can’t eat there, or you can’t eat that. You will get sick.
- Do we buy the meat being butchered in the back of the Chevy or the Ford?
- I really want to eat this apple. "Have you washed the amoebas off it yet?"
- Honey, are we cleaner before or after we get out of the shower?
- Kids, do you want to eat at the taco place, or the taco place, or…the taco place?
- Excuse me. Did you say it was made with cow tongue?
- Those were delicious green beans! What do you mean it was cactus?
- Could you pass the diarrhea pills?
- Why are police wearing flack jackets and carrying AK-47s? Should we be worried?
GOD GIVES AMIGOS…
One bond that remains the same wherever you are is that of the brotherly love we have in Christ. We have been blessed to become amigos with the Padilla family and attend their church faithfully. (editor’s note: Can you tell they didn’t take a SMART trip first?)
BRAZIL
Language Blooper
Jon — CB ‘03b CB II ‘04 and Mandy — CB ‘05a CREWS
Recently, we were practicing our conversation in Portugese. "Say three things about a person." Of course I chose my wife. I said, "She has beautiful green eyes," and something else but I don’t remember. Anyway, the last thing I wanted to say was, "She is pregnant" but I said, "She is a tie." The teacher squinted her eyes and said, "What?" Again I said, "She is a tie." Everyone said, "We don’t understand. You are calling her a man’s tie!" I was so embarrassed. The teacher said, "Say it in English." I said, "She is pregnant." They were all shocked! They congratulated us and we laughed. Tie and pregnant are so close. Gravata is tie. Gravida is pregnant. We got a nice laugh and went on with class. The next session, I just said, "I am a Daddy."Return to Top
by Holly (Hudson) TAMANG CB ’99
SOUTHEAST ASIA
They say ‘love is blind’ but I am realizing that sacrifice is blind. Being a missionary to a third world country may seem to require a lot of sacrifice. Sacrifice is in the beholder’s eyes. The average American, even conservative Christian, thinks you are super human. I don’t think any missionaries think of themselves as that. God has helped us to become blinded to most of the sacrifices we make and has opened our eyes to a heavenly view. What’s in a sacrifice? A king used to being served has a hard time becoming a commoner. A servant who loves his master loves serving him and is blinded to sacrifice.
When returning to America for furlough, I realized how great the sacrifice to be in Southeast Asia was. Daily I seemed to add more to my list. However, when it was time to return to our field, the less the sacrifice seemed. The so-called sacrifices were actually beneficial for me. For instance, the only vehicle we have there is a scooter which I don’t drive on busy streets. I walk more and lose weight gained on furlough.
I realized that not only was the blinded sacrifice God-given, but so was the love for our people. How else could a person have love for heathen people who do not think, talk, or act like us…or hug a girl with lice…or smile kindly to a lady that tore up the Gospel tract we gave her? God-given love conquers mountains and blinds us to the sacrifices.
Some ask, "What about your children?" Our children feel at home here. This was evident after our first furlough. Our four year old daughter was excited to return to the orphanage where we lived. She told me how she was going to play with the children and what she was going to show them. My two year old picked up an empty two litre bottle and a baseball with the cover almost off and began batting it around just like before. Smiling at the familiar faces of the children, he went to one of the older boys. Yes, they miss their grandparents, but they enjoy their home here.
I see that the sacrifices and comforts I gave up actually helped open my eyes. More people could benefit by sacrifice. Sacrifice of time and comfort by witnessing to a neighbor is good sacrifice and something all Christians should do. Leaving family was the biggest sacrifice but having a godly family is a blessing. Today’s technology helps me stay connected with my family. The best benefit from sacrifice that I receive is serving the best Master, Jesus. That’s a privilege, not a sacrifice!
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
They say ‘love is blind’ but I am realizing that sacrifice is blind. Being a missionary to a third world country may seem to require a lot of sacrifice. Sacrifice is in the beholder’s eyes. The average American, even conservative Christian, thinks you are super human. I don’t think any missionaries think of themselves as that. God has helped us to become blinded to most of the sacrifices we make and has opened our eyes to a heavenly view. What’s in a sacrifice? A king used to being served has a hard time becoming a commoner. A servant who loves his master loves serving him and is blinded to sacrifice.
When returning to America for furlough, I realized how great the sacrifice to be in Southeast Asia was. Daily I seemed to add more to my list. However, when it was time to return to our field, the less the sacrifice seemed. The so-called sacrifices were actually beneficial for me. For instance, the only vehicle we have there is a scooter which I don’t drive on busy streets. I walk more and lose weight gained on furlough.
I realized that not only was the blinded sacrifice God-given, but so was the love for our people. How else could a person have love for heathen people who do not think, talk, or act like us…or hug a girl with lice…or smile kindly to a lady that tore up the Gospel tract we gave her? God-given love conquers mountains and blinds us to the sacrifices.
Some ask, "What about your children?" Our children feel at home here. This was evident after our first furlough. Our four year old daughter was excited to return to the orphanage where we lived. She told me how she was going to play with the children and what she was going to show them. My two year old picked up an empty two litre bottle and a baseball with the cover almost off and began batting it around just like before. Smiling at the familiar faces of the children, he went to one of the older boys. Yes, they miss their grandparents, but they enjoy their home here.
I see that the sacrifices and comforts I gave up actually helped open my eyes. More people could benefit by sacrifice. Sacrifice of time and comfort by witnessing to a neighbor is good sacrifice and something all Christians should do. Leaving family was the biggest sacrifice but having a godly family is a blessing. Today’s technology helps me stay connected with my family. The best benefit from sacrifice that I receive is serving the best Master, Jesus. That’s a privilege, not a sacrifice!
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IF THE SHOE FITS…
6.05 Mrs. Lee Roberson entered Heaven
1.06 Mrs. Daphne Lee, missionary to Japan, entered Heaven. Prayer warrior for Camp BIMI since 1993.
4.06 Mrs. Alice Burch, missionary to Africa and Jamaica, joined her best friend, Daphne. Granddaughter, Julie (Longnecker) Cuellar, is a CB ’95 alumnus.
4.07 Dr. Lee Roberson entered Heaven
8.5.07 Bill and Flo Hewitt - BIMI missionaries to Military for 21 years—were killed instantly in a car crash on their way to church. Being retired military, they understood the deep spiritual and emotional needs that soldiers and their families face. Bill was a tireless soul winner, and Flo hosted many meals to military families. They supported CAMP BIMI since 1993. We miss them and their faithful detailed prayer letters that listed each one witnessed to by name, asking for prayer that they would be saved.
8.12.07 Missionary Johnnie Todd was killed in a car accident in Ghana, West Africa, along with three church men. The Todds were approved by BIMI in 1972 when he was 21. At his request, he was buried in Africa. Daughter, Deborah, is a CB ‘99 alumnus and serves with her husband, Dwayne Harrison, in Mali.
10.7.07 Richard Henry, Brother Jerry Dwire’s assistant with CB II’s media presentation workshop, went Home to be with the Lord following a battle with a cancerous brain tumor. CAMP BIMI students were the highlight of his year.
Our loss … Heaven’s gain! Eight pairs of shoes sit empty.
Who will fill them?
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CAMP BIMI Reunion
15th Anniversary
(for alumni and spouses only)
June 21 – June 28
CAMP BIMI I 2008
(for new students only)
June 28 – July 5
(applications now available)
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
CALL NOW for REUNION PACKETS and RESERVATIONS
All CAMP BIMI alumni (and spouses) are greatly encouraged to attend this exciting, Spirit-filled week!
(If you are engaged with a ring and a wedding date, your spouse-to-be may attend.)
Remember: Your name entered in Free REUNION Week drawing if you get your update to us by 12.31.07
Special Gifts and Overnight Bed N’ Breakfast Get-A-Way given throughout the week
Speak via phone patch to CAMP BIMI alumni who are now missionaries on the field
Sharing "from your heart" testimonies
Formal Candlelight Dinner
Old-fashioned box lunch by the waterfront
English Tea (ladies only)
Steak Out & Pontoon Boat (guys only)
Enjoy some of Tennessee’s scenic attractions and a luncheon cruise down the Tennessee River on the Southern Belle Riverboat
CAMP BIMI I and II class and workshop sessions for those who have not completed them.
CAMP BIMI III exclusive sessions—reunion week only—for those who have completed I and II.
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15th Anniversary
(for alumni and spouses only)
June 21 – June 28
CAMP BIMI I 2008
(for new students only)
June 28 – July 5
(applications now available)
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
CALL NOW for REUNION PACKETS and RESERVATIONS
All CAMP BIMI alumni (and spouses) are greatly encouraged to attend this exciting, Spirit-filled week!
(If you are engaged with a ring and a wedding date, your spouse-to-be may attend.)
Remember: Your name entered in Free REUNION Week drawing if you get your update to us by 12.31.07
Special Gifts and Overnight Bed N’ Breakfast Get-A-Way given throughout the week
Speak via phone patch to CAMP BIMI alumni who are now missionaries on the field
Sharing "from your heart" testimonies
Formal Candlelight Dinner
Old-fashioned box lunch by the waterfront
English Tea (ladies only)
Steak Out & Pontoon Boat (guys only)
Enjoy some of Tennessee’s scenic attractions and a luncheon cruise down the Tennessee River on the Southern Belle Riverboat
CAMP BIMI I and II class and workshop sessions for those who have not completed them.
CAMP BIMI III exclusive sessions—reunion week only—for those who have completed I and II.
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By Dianne Baughman
What goes around comes around. I’m certain you have heard that phrase at least once. I heard it as a child from my Grammy. Nina, a Down’s syndrome girl in our neighborhood, had a loving family and a little black dog named Cookie. She lived in her own special world giving orders to a ball or anything that dared defy her. Most of the kids wouldn’t play with her and made fun. But Grammy said "Don’t ever make fun, because it will come home to you. What goes around comes around sooner or later in life." I never forgot that admonition and I’ve seen it come to pass repeatedly. By the way, Nina came to Sunday School and got saved. She lives with one of her sisters, my first Sunday School teacher, and glows with a sweet joyful spirit. Everyone loves Miss Nina!
I, too, believe that ‘what goes around comes around’ in serving the Lord. Are we guilty of giving Him less than our best? I love to observe people. There are those who do just enough to get by; who watch the clock; who are hirelings (must be paid for everything they do); who view ministry more as a job than service; who slap just any old thing together…never thinking how it must appear to others or if it truly pleases the Lord. On the other side of the coin, there are those who absolutely love serving the Savior and doing their best, working hard to complete a task until it is finished and making sure it is done well…knowing that it is a reflection of the Lord Jesus Christ to those who are on the outside looking in. Brother Baughman would never consider someone to work on the staff of our church if their concern was ‘salary, benefits, and weekly schedule requirements.’ If the applicant was just excited about serving in any way possible, and thrilled for the opportunities that might arise—being part of the team—that servant was usually a keeper. Were the other things important? Certainly! But, they were not, and should not, have been the main consideration.
‘Life is NOT all about us.’ We had a wonderful SMART ’07 team with incredible missionaries. So very busy every day, we often had to be reminded that life was not all about us. It was about being who the Lord wanted us to be in testimony and about serving Him and others. When anyone would complain, ‘Buttons’ would say "Wah, wah, wah." That corrected attitudes in a hurry. J…O…Y—Jesus…Others…You. When those things are in that order, we do have true JOY!
Do you find yourself so stressed, busy, tired and worried about details that the Lord promises to take care of that you have no JOY? Have you slipped from being a servant to a hireling? Thinking back over our many years in ministry, I have to tell you that there was no greater JOY than when we had nothing; when we purchased our first church building with nothing but faith; when we had to trust the Lord to fully supply everything because there was no other way to get it; when we went from morning to night meeting the needs of others; when we filled our home on Canadian Thanksgiving annually with those who had no one…our hearts would be so full, it felt like they would burst. Life was NOT all about us. No greater peace, no greater happiness, no greater satisfaction. And that continues to this day. By the way, that servant’s attitude also works on the secular job. Try it!
Yes, Grammy was right. Be careful where you throw that boomerang. ‘What goes around DOES come around. Life is NOT all about us.’ And when we stand before the Lord, may He say…"thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord." Matthew 25:21
What goes around comes around. I’m certain you have heard that phrase at least once. I heard it as a child from my Grammy. Nina, a Down’s syndrome girl in our neighborhood, had a loving family and a little black dog named Cookie. She lived in her own special world giving orders to a ball or anything that dared defy her. Most of the kids wouldn’t play with her and made fun. But Grammy said "Don’t ever make fun, because it will come home to you. What goes around comes around sooner or later in life." I never forgot that admonition and I’ve seen it come to pass repeatedly. By the way, Nina came to Sunday School and got saved. She lives with one of her sisters, my first Sunday School teacher, and glows with a sweet joyful spirit. Everyone loves Miss Nina!I, too, believe that ‘what goes around comes around’ in serving the Lord. Are we guilty of giving Him less than our best? I love to observe people. There are those who do just enough to get by; who watch the clock; who are hirelings (must be paid for everything they do); who view ministry more as a job than service; who slap just any old thing together…never thinking how it must appear to others or if it truly pleases the Lord. On the other side of the coin, there are those who absolutely love serving the Savior and doing their best, working hard to complete a task until it is finished and making sure it is done well…knowing that it is a reflection of the Lord Jesus Christ to those who are on the outside looking in. Brother Baughman would never consider someone to work on the staff of our church if their concern was ‘salary, benefits, and weekly schedule requirements.’ If the applicant was just excited about serving in any way possible, and thrilled for the opportunities that might arise—being part of the team—that servant was usually a keeper. Were the other things important? Certainly! But, they were not, and should not, have been the main consideration.
‘Life is NOT all about us.’ We had a wonderful SMART ’07 team with incredible missionaries. So very busy every day, we often had to be reminded that life was not all about us. It was about being who the Lord wanted us to be in testimony and about serving Him and others. When anyone would complain, ‘Buttons’ would say "Wah, wah, wah." That corrected attitudes in a hurry. J…O…Y—Jesus…Others…You. When those things are in that order, we do have true JOY!
Do you find yourself so stressed, busy, tired and worried about details that the Lord promises to take care of that you have no JOY? Have you slipped from being a servant to a hireling? Thinking back over our many years in ministry, I have to tell you that there was no greater JOY than when we had nothing; when we purchased our first church building with nothing but faith; when we had to trust the Lord to fully supply everything because there was no other way to get it; when we went from morning to night meeting the needs of others; when we filled our home on Canadian Thanksgiving annually with those who had no one…our hearts would be so full, it felt like they would burst. Life was NOT all about us. No greater peace, no greater happiness, no greater satisfaction. And that continues to this day. By the way, that servant’s attitude also works on the secular job. Try it!
Yes, Grammy was right. Be careful where you throw that boomerang. ‘What goes around DOES come around. Life is NOT all about us.’ And when we stand before the Lord, may He say…"thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord." Matthew 25:21
Bulgogi - New Zealand
Use London Broil, Brisket or Sirloin Steak for the beef in this recipe.
2.2 lbs or 1 kg very thinly sliced beef
Mix together:
½ c soy sauce
1/3 c sugar
1 chopped spring onion
1/3 c sesame oil
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 grated pear
Dip each slice of beef in combined sauce and put in covered plastic container. Refrigerate 12 hours.
Can be fried, grilled, or barbequed.
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Jonathon — CB ‘03b CB II ‘04 and Amanda CREWS — CB ‘05a — are in language school in Brazil while working with other missionaries. Their first baby is due in March.
Brooke (Millard) DAKU — CB ‘01b SM ‘02 CB II ‘02 CB R/A ‘03 — and Joel are in PA where Joel builds log homes and Brooke is a personal assistant to a special ed child in school. They plan to go before BIMI in December for Kiribati.
Monica DAUGHERTY — CB ‘97 — is teaching nursing at Pensacola Christian College.
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Jim DINSMORE — CB ‘00a — and Shelley hosted a medical team from OH and were able to help 244 of the 400 people in their village. 12 accepted Christ as Savior. Bible studies, children’s ministries and church are seeing fruit and blessings in this once closed village.
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Faith FERKEL — CB ‘02b SM ‘04 CB II ‘03 — takes pre-nursing classes via Internet while caring for her grandparents. She counseled at Camp Hosanna for the second year, including Spanish week.
Mandy (Rust) FLAGLER — CB ‘03b — married married Morgan this summer and is student teaching this semester. She will graduate in December from Champion Baptist College in AR.
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Robin GILLIES — CB ‘01b CB II ‘07 — completes medical school in 1½ years. Goal: Missionary doctor.
Sarah GLOVER — CB ‘99 — is in language school at BBTI in TX, preparing for missions in Papua New Guinea.
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Scott SITES — CB ‘05b — graduated from nursing school and took his state boards 8.8.
Julie SMITH — CB ‘04b CB II ‘05 — has been approved by BIMI to do deputation for Spain.
Mary Beth (Meyerhoeffer) SNYDER — CB ‘00b SM ‘02 CB II ‘02 CB R/A ‘03 — married Sam 7.14. She is a delivery nurse in Knoxville while Sam completes his degree at Crown College.
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Kristine SOUTHBY — CB ‘06a CB II ’07 — plans to take piano and voice through FaithWay in January and to begin correspondence classes.
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Todd — CB ‘99 and Christa (Jones) STEPHENS — CB ‘95 SM ‘97 CB II ‘96 CB R/A ‘97 — are excited about their future with Todd as a military Chaplain. They have two boys and have played a vital part in their church’s Christian School for several years.
Anna — CB ‘01b and Sarah STOCKMAN — CB ‘01b — both graduated from PCC in May. They will be working on their Masters’ degrees this year.
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Ashley WHITAKER – CB ‘06b CB II ‘07 – entered West Coast Baptist College in August.
Scott WHITE — CB ‘93 CB II ‘95 CB R/A ‘03 — graduated from West Coast Baptist College and is serving in his church in MI.
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Rebecca ABRAMSKI — CB ‘01 SM ‘02 CB II ‘02 CB R/A ‘03 — attends Liberty University. She went to the Republic of Georgia recently and will go to Cambodia at Christmas.
Deanna (Velásquez) ANDREWS — CB ‘96 SM ‘00 — Jeff and Aaron left 9.18 for Spain. Jeff is the only one with a visa. Pray for the other visas to come soon.
Sarah (Zuback) ARRANTS — CB ‘02a — and Brett have a baby boy, Carter. Final destination is Canada. Completing his last semester, Brett is working at Landmark Baptist Church of Grand Junction CO as youth pastor.
Tammy AURAND — CB ‘02a — is involved in teaching the Mach children in Ivory Coast. A new school building is under construction, along with a larger church building.
Jeremy BENBROOKS — CB ‘04b CB II ‘05 and Mattie MONN — CB ‘02b SM ‘04 CB II ‘03 — were married 8.18. Interning at Mikado Baptist Church in Macon GA, Jeremy is Children’s pastor and Mattie teaches English in a Christian School. They’ll begin deputation within a year. Kandina (Harwood) BERNHARD — CB ‘01b SM ‘02 CB II ‘02 — and Nicholas will move to TN to finish their education at Crown College. She wants to get sign language certification. Seeking the Lord’s guidance.
Marissa (Frania) BOONSTRA — CB ‘04b CB II ’05 — and her Navy husband have a little girl, Mackenzie Grace.
Rich and Claudia BRUNNER — CB ‘99 — are on deputation to go to Yucatan Mexico.
Brian COLLINS — CB ‘98 — and Charity changed fields to Singapore and are raising more support.
Jonathon — CB ‘03b CB II ‘04 and Amanda CREWS — CB ‘05a — are in language school in Brazil while working with other missionaries. Their first baby is due in March.
Brooke (Millard) DAKU — CB ‘01b SM ‘02 CB II ‘02 CB R/A ‘03 — and Joel are in PA where Joel builds log homes and Brooke is a personal assistant to a special ed child in school. They plan to go before BIMI in December for Kiribati.
Monica DAUGHERTY — CB ‘97 — is teaching nursing at Pensacola Christian College.
Shelly DeOME — CB ‘99 CB II ‘01 — graduated from Oklahoma Baptist College and plans to teach at Windsor Hills Baptist School this year.
Jim DINSMORE — CB ‘00a — and Shelley hosted a medical team from OH and were able to help 244 of the 400 people in their village. 12 accepted Christ as Savior. Bible studies, children’s ministries and church are seeing fruit and blessings in this once closed village. Dan — CB ‘97 CB II ‘98 CB R/A ‘03 and Amie (Pensyl) DWIRE — CB ‘03a — are expecting baby #3, a boy, in January. Pray for wisdom on which hospital to choose for the delivery in Kampala. Dan pastors one of the churches while teaching at the Bible Institute and directing Calvary Radio.
Amanda FARQUHAR — CB ‘00a — returned to Nova Scotia and is in nursing school. She and Amanda MYERS — CB ‘00a SM ‘02 CB II ‘01 — joined a small church and lend a hand in every area possible.
Faith FERKEL — CB ‘02b SM ‘04 CB II ‘03 — takes pre-nursing classes via Internet while caring for her grandparents. She counseled at Camp Hosanna for the second year, including Spanish week.
Mandy (Rust) FLAGLER — CB ‘03b — married married Morgan this summer and is student teaching this semester. She will graduate in December from Champion Baptist College in AR.
Brittany FORTNER — CB ‘04a CB II ‘07 — left 8.29 to serve with a missionary in Mexico for 9 months.Joshua and Elisabeth FROST — CB ‘05a — continue with Atlantic Baptist Bible College in VA to prepare for the mission field.
Robert FULLER — CB ‘95 — continues his ministry in Feodosia Crimea Ukraine. Nine have been saved!
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Sarah GLOVER — CB ‘99 — is in language school at BBTI in TX, preparing for missions in Papua New Guinea.
Josh GRIFFIN — CB ‘95 SM ‘96 CB II ‘96 CB R/A ‘97 — and Tammy returned to Dominican Republic for a week in September. They continue to serve the Lord at Wellspring, the special needs GA camp they founded in 2006. They have a little boy and girl.
Christine (Koehler) GUARDADO — CB ‘04a CB II ‘05 — married Javier and they are pursuing missions. She has worked at Baptist International Outreach for several years.
Kristen GUTHRIE — CB ‘03b SM ‘05 CB II ‘04 — assisted at CAMP BIMI this year and was a great help!
Jennifer (Vink) HOLMES — CB ‘97 SM ‘98 CB II ‘98 — and Michael have a new baby, Emma Lynn, born 9.5.
Benji HORNE — CB ‘95 SM ‘96 CB II ‘96 — and Celina have been in Seoul for four years. They have three little girls, one chosen from Russia – Lily. Benji is Chaplain of their large International Christian School. Much responsibility for both.
James — CB ‘03a and Anna (Spilger) HUCKABEE — CB ‘96 CB II ‘03 — are juggling deputation and language school at BBTI in TX.
Rebekah JACKSON — CB ‘01a CB II ‘02 CB R/A ‘03 — took a survey trip to Belize and Honduras in July.
Holly (Ferguson) JOHNSON — CB ‘04b — and Erik are in San Jose Costa Rica for language school in preparation for San Francisco Dominican Republic. They are expecting their first baby girl in February.
Cliff JONES — CB ‘96 SM ‘97 CB II ‘98 CB R/A ‘03 — is currently in Iraq as a military chaplain.
Daniel JONES — CB ‘04b CB II ‘05 — married Jamie Lendo on 7.7 following graduation from Crown. They are preparing for the mission field.
Ruth JONES — CB ‘04b CB II ‘05 — is in her senior year at Crown College.
Jerry and Dawn JUDD — CB ‘99 — were our SMART ’07 hosts for New Zealand. They did an incredible job of exposing the team to the reality of missionary life and service. Thank you! Great church!Allison KIDDER — CB ‘05a SM ‘06 CB II ‘06— is working as a traveling nurse for several months.
Rebekah LAKE — CB ‘03b SM ‘05 CB II ‘05 — completed her Master’s degree from Pensacola Christian College this summer. She teaches in VT.
Jennifer (Mullett) LETKEMAN — CB ‘93 — and Jake serve in Dryden ON CANADA. Jake is now the senior pastor. They have four children - two boys and two girls.
Adam LEWIS — CB ‘97 SM ‘98 — and Betsey had a busy spring and summer with language classes, their third baby, a boy, many visitors from the States, and the construction of a church. A surprise financial gift from their home church made this possible.
Lisa LEWIS — CB ‘00b CB II ‘01 — received her visa and is in language school in Albertville France.
Jennifer LONG — CB ‘04a — is now a BIMI missionary teacher going to Uganda. She will join Dwires and Pam Wieler in January. Pray for the Lord to supply her financial needs rapidly. The need for a replacement teacher is great. If you are a teacher, they need YOU in order to take more orphans. CONTACT US ABOUT THIS.
Keith — CB ‘02b SM ‘03 CB II ‘03 — and Julie (LeGrow) LOVELESS — CB ‘02a SM ‘03 CB II ‘03 — continue deputation to serve in Manitoba. They had their third child, a little girl, in November.
Christie (Pullen) LYNN — CB ‘96 CB II ‘97 — continues to juggle working, carpooling, involvement in all her son’s activities and church… and have input into CAMP BIMI as well.
Daisy (Bumpus) MASON — CB ‘98 — and Tim had a tremendous camp again. They added a Spanish week. Three CB alumni were part of their staff-Faith Ferkel, Tim Gaura and Priscilla Knight.
Renee (Wellmaker) McBRIDE — CB ‘00b — married Aaron following graduation from Ambassador Baptist College and a mission’s trip to South Africa to work with Demarests. They are planning to serve on the mission field.
Jennifer (Jackson) McCall — CB ‘94 SM ‘95 CB II ‘01 CB R/A ‘03 — and Matthew intern at Heritage Baptist in Woodbridge VA where Matt is youth pastor. They took a survey trip to Belize and Honduras recently and are praying for the Lord’s specific leading.They have a daughter, Lexie.
John McEVER — CB ‘00b — and Anna have three children. He pastors Trinity Baptist Church in Gretna LA, an area trying to rebuild after Hurricane Katrina. Kristine McLAUGHLIN — CB ‘03b CB II ‘04 — is in language school in Albertville France prior to going to Ivory Coast as her place of service.
Joshua MEAD — CB ‘99 CB II ‘02 — and Julie are on the last quarter of their support before heading to Québec for language school. Then to Senegal. They had a summer full of meetings and camp opportunities.
Mike and Katy MOFFITT — CB ‘99 — have moved to Anthem AZ to begin a brand new church. Mike graduated from Hyles-Anderson College the day before they moved. Pray for this new church plant. Grand opening was 10.21.
Wesley PITTMAN — CB ‘03b — married Erin Gimlich last summer and continues on deputation to serve the Lord in Australia. Leigh POTTER — CB ‘05b — is taking graduate classes at Pensacola Theological Seminary.
Rebecca PRITCHETT – CB ’06b – is a freshman at Pensacola Christian College majoring in Elementary Education.
Niccole RAYMOND — CB ‘04b SM ‘05 CB II ‘05 — assisted at CAMP BIMI ‘07. She is in her senior year at New England School of the Bible in CT.
Kelli REESE — CB ‘99 SM ‘00 — had a very busy summer ministry in Newfoundland, Canada. She is praising the Lord for a new pastor for the church.
Betsey REZNOR — CB ‘98 SM ‘01 SM ‘03 CB II ‘03 — graduated with a Master’s degree from Pensacola Christian College. She is now a BIMI missionary to Québec and has begun deputation. A survey trip to Québec was very successful. Tracy (Wyland) RODRIGUEZ — CB ‘00a — Rafael and their two little girls report tremendous blessings in their ministry in Panama. Reaching 100, they just got a church bus.
Susan (Smith) RUBY — CB ‘01a CB II ‘02 — assisted at CAMP BIMI this year while Nic attended CB I classes. Now serving in Fostoria MI, they are praying about Martinique and El Salvador. They are expecting their second baby 4.08.
Geno SHARP — CB ‘94 — and Bonita had baby #5. He continues to start Christian radio stations around the world. Many reports of salvation!
Malissa SHARP — CB ‘01b — is teaching 2nd grade at RH Christian school this year.
Terry SHARP — CB ‘99 CB II ‘00 CB R/A ‘03 — has begun his ministry in the Canary Islands.
Scott SITES — CB ‘05b — graduated from nursing school and took his state boards 8.8.
Julie SMITH — CB ‘04b CB II ‘05 — has been approved by BIMI to do deputation for Spain.
Mary Beth (Meyerhoeffer) SNYDER — CB ‘00b SM ‘02 CB II ‘02 CB R/A ‘03 — married Sam 7.14. She is a delivery nurse in Knoxville while Sam completes his degree at Crown College.Anne (Ward) SOKOL — CB ‘93 CB II ‘95 — and Vitaliy are busy in their church and Bible Institute in Ukraine. They had a tremendous leadership meeting with several pastors. Two little girls.
Kristine SOUTHBY — CB ‘06a CB II ’07 — plans to take piano and voice through FaithWay in January and to begin correspondence classes.
Alisha STENSAAS — CB ‘03b — is now a BIMI missionary to Uganda where she grew up and served with her missionary parents.
Jaclyn (Stinson) STENSAAS — CB ‘98 — and Andrew are in a building project. Hoping to complete it in November. Many are being saved, including their daughter, Meagan!
Todd — CB ‘99 and Christa (Jones) STEPHENS — CB ‘95 SM ‘97 CB II ‘96 CB R/A ‘97 — are excited about their future with Todd as a military Chaplain. They have two boys and have played a vital part in their church’s Christian School for several years.Anna — CB ‘01b and Sarah STOCKMAN — CB ‘01b — both graduated from PCC in May. They will be working on their Masters’ degrees this year.
Sara (Funderburk) STOVER — CB ‘03b SM ‘04 CB II ‘04 — and Robert are the proud parents of Josiah Andrew, born 9.6. They have 70% of their support and their goal is to be in Peru for language school by 2.08.
Todd STRICKLIN — CB ‘96 — and Maureen are experiencing growth and blessing as they encourage their church in missions’ involvement in RI.
Steve SUMMERLIN — CB ‘00a SM ‘01 CB II ‘01 — and Katie welcomed their little boy, Dallas, to their home in March. They are active in their church in NC.
Charles SUTPHIN — CB ‘05a CB II ‘07 — graduated from FaithWay in April. Good mission trip to Nicaragua.
Jessica TAYLOR — CB ‘04a CB II ‘05 SM ‘06 — began her studies at Crown College this fall.
Rebecca (Nissly) TERENYI — CB ‘01b — and Tom are expecting their first baby in January. They went to Kenya working for a short time in a children’s home and with a street school.
Don and Lisa THATCHER — CB ‘99 SM ‘00 — and their five children have a wonderful church in Waterford Ireland. Discipling, tract and Bible distribution open doors to reach more people.
Connie (Schmidt) TILLIS — CB ‘99 — and her husband have moved to Wake Forest SC where she is working and he is in seminary. They look forward to ministry upon graduation.
Anne VILNEUS — CB ‘00a — had a busy summer with surgery, recovery, camps and teaching. She returned to Haiti 8.13 for ministry and final plans for her 12.22 wedding to Wefley, who is in ministry.
Laura (Weaver) WEARY — CB ‘02b SM ‘04 CB II ‘03 — and Jeremy welcomed their first little girl, Karissa Grace, to their home 9.7.
John WEBB — CB ’93 — and Kelly purchased the church building where they were meeting. They’re seeing many saved and church growth.
Ashley WHITAKER – CB ‘06b CB II ‘07 – entered West Coast Baptist College in August.
Scott WHITE — CB ‘93 CB II ‘95 CB R/A ‘03 — graduated from West Coast Baptist College and is serving in his church in MI.
Pamela WIELER — CB ‘98 CB II ‘00 — is extremely busy in Uganda heading up the school for orphans, nursing, teaching, etc. Pray for her as she eagerly awaits Jennifer Long’s arrival.
Matt and Sheri WINKLER — CB ‘01b — juggle language classes and building a new church building.
CB alumnus, Jessica ANDREWS — CB ‘07a — is teaching their children this year.Nate WOLF — CB ‘00b — and Heather have a new son, Hayden. They and their co-workers, Burkholders, celebrated a 10.28 Dedication day for the Truth Center with Pastor Frazier and a work team from their sending church in OH.
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Mark, Michelle Alcock – Newfoundland
Jeff, Deanna Andrews – Spain (language school)
Jessica Andrews – Uganda (short term)
Tammy Aurand – Ivory Coast
Rich, Claudia Brunner – Yucatan (deputation)
Heather Bryner – Argentina
Jeff, Mindy Bush – Argentina
Brian, Charity Collins – Singapore (deputation)
Jonathan, Mandy Crews – Brazil (language school)
Doug DeLong – Thailand
Jim, Shelley Dinsmore – Guatemala
Dan, Amie Dwire – Uganda
Jonathan, Lindsay Edwards – Australia
Danny, Janice Flowers – France
Jon, April Flowers – Taiwan (deputation)
Brittany Fortner – Mexico (short term)
Robert Fuller – Ukraine
Omar Garcia – Spanish Pastor – Virginia
Sarah Glover – Papua New Guinea (language school in TX)
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, language school in TX)
Seth, Jennifer Jenkins – Italy
Eric, Holly Johnson – Dominican Republic (language school in San Jose Costa Rica)
Jerry, Dawn Judd – New Zealand (furlough)
Matt, Neilia Kinney – Costa Rica
Jeff, Nanci Klein – Argentina (deputation)
Adam, Betsie Lewis – South Africa
Lisa Lewis – Togo (language school in France)
Jennifer Long – Uganda (deputation)
Joe, Melissa Marshall – Australia
Brian, Jackie McCobb – Paraguay
Kristine McLaughlin – Ivory Coast (language school in France)
Josh, Julie Mead – Senegal (deputation)
Brad, Holly Miller – Haiti (short-term)
Mike, Katie Moffitt - AZ
Lisa Newland – Tanzania (deputation)
Aaron Oesterle – Alaska (deputation)
Jim, Christine Payne – Dominican Republic (deputation)
Darren, Paula Pietrobono – AB Canada Siksika Nations Reserve
Wesley, Erin Pittman – Australia (deputation)
Rebecca Pope – Ivory Coast ( deputation)
Kelli Reese – Newfoundland
Elizabeth Reznor – Québec (deputation)
Doug, Jaime Robertson – Nebraska
Jorge, Aimee Rodriguez – Mexico (furlough)
Rafael, Tracy Rodriguez – Panama
Geno, Bonita Sharp – Christian Radio Stations World Wide
Terry Sharp – Canary Islands
Julie Smith – Spain (deputation)
Paul, Bethany Smith – Ireland (deputation)
Anne, Vitaliy Sokol – Ukraine
Alisha Stensaas – Uganda (deputation)
Andrew, Jaclyn Stensaas – Uganda
James, Holly Tamang – Southeast Asia
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
Hannah West – Alaska (deputation)
Shannon, Lorie Whitaker – Canary Islands (language school in Mexico)
Pam Wieler – Uganda
Robert, Angela Willoughby – Estonia (deputation)
Gary, Melodie Wimberly – First Bible International
Matt, Sheri Winkler – Uganda
Nate, Heather Wolf – Tanzania
John, Christi Wynn – Philippines
and UNNAMED OTHERS
MILITARY
Jose Acevedo – Navy
Paul Brown – Air Force Reserves
Cliff Jones – Air Force Chaplain
Todd Stephens – Army Chaplain
AJ Van Sant – Air Force
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Jeff, Deanna Andrews – Spain (language school)
Jessica Andrews – Uganda (short term)
Tammy Aurand – Ivory Coast
Rich, Claudia Brunner – Yucatan (deputation)
Heather Bryner – Argentina
Jeff, Mindy Bush – Argentina
Brian, Charity Collins – Singapore (deputation)
Jonathan, Mandy Crews – Brazil (language school)
Doug DeLong – Thailand
Jim, Shelley Dinsmore – Guatemala
Dan, Amie Dwire – Uganda
Jonathan, Lindsay Edwards – Australia
Danny, Janice Flowers – France
Jon, April Flowers – Taiwan (deputation)
Brittany Fortner – Mexico (short term)
Robert Fuller – Ukraine
Omar Garcia – Spanish Pastor – Virginia
Sarah Glover – Papua New Guinea (language school in TX)
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, language school in TX)
Seth, Jennifer Jenkins – Italy
Eric, Holly Johnson – Dominican Republic (language school in San Jose Costa Rica)
Jerry, Dawn Judd – New Zealand (furlough)
Matt, Neilia Kinney – Costa Rica
Jeff, Nanci Klein – Argentina (deputation)
Adam, Betsie Lewis – South Africa
Lisa Lewis – Togo (language school in France)
Jennifer Long – Uganda (deputation)
Joe, Melissa Marshall – Australia
Brian, Jackie McCobb – Paraguay
Kristine McLaughlin – Ivory Coast (language school in France)
Josh, Julie Mead – Senegal (deputation)
Brad, Holly Miller – Haiti (short-term)
Mike, Katie Moffitt - AZ
Lisa Newland – Tanzania (deputation)
Aaron Oesterle – Alaska (deputation)
Jim, Christine Payne – Dominican Republic (deputation)
Darren, Paula Pietrobono – AB Canada Siksika Nations Reserve
Wesley, Erin Pittman – Australia (deputation)
Rebecca Pope – Ivory Coast ( deputation)
Kelli Reese – Newfoundland
Elizabeth Reznor – Québec (deputation)
Doug, Jaime Robertson – Nebraska
Jorge, Aimee Rodriguez – Mexico (furlough)
Rafael, Tracy Rodriguez – Panama
Geno, Bonita Sharp – Christian Radio Stations World Wide
Terry Sharp – Canary Islands
Julie Smith – Spain (deputation)
Paul, Bethany Smith – Ireland (deputation)
Anne, Vitaliy Sokol – Ukraine
Alisha Stensaas – Uganda (deputation)
Andrew, Jaclyn Stensaas – Uganda
James, Holly Tamang – Southeast Asia
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
Hannah West – Alaska (deputation)
Shannon, Lorie Whitaker – Canary Islands (language school in Mexico)
Pam Wieler – Uganda
Robert, Angela Willoughby – Estonia (deputation)
Gary, Melodie Wimberly – First Bible International
Matt, Sheri Winkler – Uganda
Nate, Heather Wolf – Tanzania
John, Christi Wynn – Philippines
and UNNAMED OTHERS
MILITARY
Jose Acevedo – Navy
Paul Brown – Air Force Reserves
Cliff Jones – Air Force Chaplain
Todd Stephens – Army Chaplain
AJ Van Sant – Air Force
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Missionaries of the Day
Saturday, February 4, 2012
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Richard & Elizabeth Conrad - JAPAN
David & Marilyn Cook - USA
Douglas & Michelle Cook Jr - MILITARY - GERMANY
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Richard & Elizabeth Conrad - JAPAN
David & Marilyn Cook - USA
Douglas & Michelle Cook Jr - MILITARY - GERMANY
ENCOURAGER Newsletter Archives
Camp BIMI I, II, & III June 23-30, 2012
Camp BIMI I (offered again) June 30-July 7, 2012
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Camp BIMI I (offered again) June 30-July 7, 2012
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