From the Desk of:
Dr. Pat Creed
Caribbean Director:

June and I have been very busy this winter and spring in missions’ conferences and one trip to the Dominican Republic. In March, we were able to take a group from Virginia Baptist College in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and Independent Bible Baptist College in Clinton, Maryland, to the Dominican Republic. God blessed in a tremendous way and stirred the hearts of each one on the trip.

We have a lot of exciting things taking place throughout the West Indies. The Chappells have arrived in Aruba. They are involved in a Bible study and looking forward to planting a church. The Lindquists are getting settled in Guadeloupe and making plans for the Bible School. The Wessons have started a new church in the Dominican Republic. We were able to be in their second service while there in March. We have three new families on deputation who are planning to go to the northern part of the Dominican – the Allen Grubers, the Erick Johnsons, and the Jim Paynes. This will be an area that is new for BIMI, and we are very excited about these folks getting there as soon as possible. The Ellis Johnston family is going to Trinidad. They have been in Eastern Europe and are now presently trying to raise additional support. The Westlakes are settled in Jamaica and are making plans to plant a new church in the Kingston area. Many other exciting things are taking place in the lives and ministries of all of our missionaries throughout the islands. God is blessing in a tremendous way, but we need to pray for more laborers in the places where there is not a gospel preacher.

June and I were disappointed that we were not able to attend the field conference in January; but from all reports, it was a tremendous time. Please note in another section of the Islander the dates for next year’s field conference. We will meet in the same location as January. Please keep in mind that attendance is a requirement for all missionaries and begin making your plans now to attend.