Acree, Seth & Melissa (Ghana):   The Acree's are ministering in Sunyani, Ghana. One of their ministries is to the boarding students at SIBCO School, which is also the school that hosts their church services in the cafeteria.  He is able to preach to around 60 students every week.  Set is preaching through the Salvation Bible Study.  Praises:  For the safe arrival of the Ludwig family to Sunyani, Ghana to join the Acree's in the ministry there; For the salvation of Simon, who attends their Salvation Bible Study.  Prayer Request:  Pray for grace for the  Ludwig family during their transition to life their in Ghana;  For fruit from their ministry outreach to the SIBCO students;  for church growth..      UPDATED:  12/05/18

Baptist Church Planting Ministry (Jeremy Rowland, Gen. Dir., BCPM - U.S.):  The latest church plant in Castelo Branco, Portugal was a great success.  There was an early morning baptism, the church was organized and declared autonomous, and the building was full on the first Sunday morning service.  BCPM is presently working on church plants in AZ, OH, MA, and in the country of Italy.  Praises:  For the successful church plant in Portugal; For the Lord opening doors for BCPM to have a global impact in church planting and allowing them to assist in 10 countries, as well as the U.S.  Prayer Requests:  Pray for the next four church plant projects; Pray that God will give BCPM wisdom as they assist with upcoming projects scheduled in 2018 and 2019 future projects; For Assistant director Rust and Canadian Representative Brian Thiessen as they raise their financial support; For God to protect and provide for the young churches that they will grow and produce fruit for the Lord; For their plans, preparations and evangelism, and pray that the Lord would build more strong, healthy, local churches in 2019.   UPDATED:  10/08/18

​Barba, Dave & Claudia (US Church Planting):  The Barbara's closed their West Indies Island of Antigua at end of June with preaching, teaching and fellowship at Harbour View Baptist Church in Parham, a small fishing village and oldest town in Antigua, where they are in need of a pastor.  While in Antigua, Claudia recorded more women's broadcasts at the Caribbean Radio Lighthouse, and Dave learned to play the steel pan, which he continues to practice and use in his ministry.  After returning to the U.S., they visited a church in Chicago they had helped build several years ago and had helped with a "tune-up" project last year.  They found the church had grown with many new folks and new families.  Their next project is 5-monh similar outreach and training "tune-up" project for a supporting church in Hollister, CA, with a new pastor.  Prayer Requests: Pray that God will send a pastor to the church in Parham; For their Caribbean neighbors;; For the Gospel seed sown in the Chicago church they helped; For safety, protection on their 2400 mile trek to Hollister, CA; For strength, wisdom and power for the Barba's as they minister to churches and plant new ones.     UPDATED:  08/08/18

Barilla, Mark & Rachel (Cameroon, Africa):  The Barilla's report their church building project has advanced through faithful support in prayer and giving.  The walls f the second building are constructed hopefully the roof will be completed with the January financial gifts.  The Barilla's will be leaving for furlough on Mar. 29.  On their way home, they plan to stop in France to visit 2 missionary families and their ministries, as well as see a bit of the country.  While on furlough in the States, their children will take the ACT exam.  Praises:  Thankful for God's faithfulness and mercy through the many trials in recent years in Cameroon.  Prayer Requests: Continue to pray for peace in Cameroon; For the spiritual leaders there as they struggle with keeping their ministries autonomous; For several of their church's family members as they are experiencing health problems; Pray for wisdom for the Barilla's as they arrange their furlough need (i.e., housing, transportation, and scheduling); For the protection and safety of the Barilla family as they travel back to the States and during their furlough;  For their children Joshua & Emily as they will head to college (BJU) in the Fall;  Pray for Kelsey who will miss her siblings; Pray their church will finish the roof for the second building; Pray their ministry continue on in their absence and be an instrument in God's hands, witnessing others coming to know Jesus Christ as Savior and developing strong national leaders for their ministry.  ​   ​UPDATE (QTRLY):  01/10/19

Brosnan, Kevin & Tamara (Field Admin. BWM Europe & Central Asia):  Kevin reports the remarkable "open door" the ministry of Operation Renewed Hope received  by governmental permission to conduct a clinic in a church in Kosovo in May. The ORH Missionary reports to Kevin that the Lord gave them around 1,000 patients, 76 opportunities to preach clear and basic salvation messages, and 31 people made professions of faith.  The Brosnan's will be enjoying part of the summer spending some time visiting family.  Praises:  For the fruitful ministry of ORH in Kosovo; For the fantastic Missionary Orientation at Camp Joy.; For the Lord's blessings on the Brosnan family.   Prayer Requests:  Pray for Missionary Ray Virtue in Germany as he undergoes a new round of chemotherapy; For Kevin as he prepares for his Fall trip to Romania; Continue to pray for increase of the Brosnan's  support; For the Brosnan's as they minister to missionaries and church planters world wide.      UPDATED  (FALL):  /23/18​

Brian & Jennifer (Undisclosed Country):  Brian, Jennifer and family's support has reached 100%.  They are currently preparing to leave for their undisclosed country very soon.  Praises:  Thankful for provision and guidance.   ​Prayer Requests:  For wisdom, guidance, protection and safety for them as they begin their journey​.   UPDATED:  09/29/17

Chilton's (Bearing Precious Seed):  They recently received an order for 5,000 John/Romans books to be distributed in FL.  They are continuing to work on collating and binding for an order of French New Testaments.  Praises:  Thankful for the volunteers that come weekly to proof for errors and put Bibles together.  Prayer Requests:  ​​More volunteers are needed for part and full-day work putting Bibles together.    ​

Colliers, Matt (CampsAbroad):   Matt & Tiffany Herbster are currently in an undisclosed country hosting a conference for area young people and then speaking at a Bible Institute on camping and counseling.   Their next camp will be in Bangladesh in November.  Praises:  Thankful for the Lord's intervention allowing the Herbster's to receive their visas on-time; For the Lord continuing to give Tim & Rachel Endean safety on the road and excellent contacts in the New England area; For the several recent new contacts for future ministry partnerships, including Kenya, Georgia (the country), Belarus and Nepal.   ​Prayer Requests:   Pray for Ken Collier and Rand Hummel as they travel to Cuba to speak at a pastor's conference on camping and counseling; Pray the Lord will provide funds needed to help offset the cost of the camp in Bangladesh; Pray that the Lord will give CA wisdom as they explore more contacts for camps; For staff and campers at upcoming camps, that God will work in their hearts and that souls will be saved.  ​UPDATED:  10/27/18

Conrad's, John & Sue (The Carpenter's Project (TCP):  John suffered a heart attack on Jan.24th.  He is now doing fine, but very weak.  His recovery is expected to be at least two months.  The following is a report from Rodney Fitzsimmon:  ​Myanmar Report #1:  Representing TCP, Rodney has been in Kalaymyo at Faith Theological College for a Bible Conference, where he presented 16 messages, all relevant to what has been taking place in churches there in Myanmar where sound doctrine isn't always preached..  From Kalaymyo, Rodney will visit Rakhine State.  Prayer Requests:  ​Pray for John Conrad as he recovers from a heart attack; Pray for Sue as she cares for John; Pray for Rodney as he ministers in Myanmar; Pray for workers in TCP  as they minister around the world and that souls will be saved; Pray for the workers' health and safe travels.    UPDATED:  02/13/19

Luke & Charlotte (Undisclosed Country):  Luke, Charlotte have started a study in their home on Sunday mornings, inviting neighbors and friends who seem interested in learning from them.  They have been working hard on getting their community fitness/English center ready and were so excited to open the doors  on Dec. 1st.  The center has broken down so many walls giving them validity in their town and more importantly giving hem a platform to share.   Praises:  For the amazing adjustment their boys have made in their new country; For their safety, protection, and provisions.  Prayer Requests:  Pray for them they would have boldness and speak the truth without fear; For them to have wisdom and guidance as they teach the people there; Pray for their safety and protection.      UPDATED:  12/12/18

DeFord, David & Becky (Mesa, AZ) (IBIM - Missionaries to North American Indian):  David & Julia are back home for about 6 weeks for dental after a busy 3 months.  Praises:  For a successful IBIMI Retreat in Camp Verde; For safety in their many miles of travel; For 2 new mission families; For good health for both of them.  Prayer Requests:  For God to open doors to share the need for more workers; For God's protection and safety for the DeFord's as they travel; That all goes well with their doctor and dental appointments.     UPDATED (QTRLY):  05/03/18

DeFord, Steve & Sherry  (Peach Springs, AZ) (IBIMI): The DeFord's have traveled to NC presenting their ministry to the Indians. Also, they had a special service with the Rice family from the Bill Rice Ranch.  They held a Spring Revival with evangelist Tim Thompson which was very well attended.  In July they took their teens to Camp Co-Be-Ac in mid-July. The messages were so helpful and practical and our teens made decisions for Christ. Three of them accepted Christ as Savior!!!   They ended July holding their VBS.  Prayer Requests:  Continue ​to pray for  Hualapai Baptist Church in Peach Springs, AZ and the Independent Baptist Indian Mission as they strive to evangelize and disciple native Americans, and to establish strong bible-believing churches throughout North America.      UPDATED (QTRLY) Spring-Summer 2018:  07/31/18

Dillman's, Don & Chris (Furlough Replacement- UK):  The Dillman's are working at Almond Valley  Baptist Church in Livingston, Edinburgh.  The pastor there was leaving to return to the States due to poor health.  Goals for the future of this church plant are to pray for a 'Timothy' that Don can train up to be the next Pastor of this Church; to expand the Church services to 3 a week; and finally to save money for a future Church building.  Prayer Requests:   Pray that God sends a 'Timothy' to this Church, and that He gives Don & Chris wisdom as they work to build this church up; Pray that they see souls saved and Christians strengthened in the faith.  ​   ​UPDATED for September:  09/24/18

Dion, Jeremy, Caroline & Family (Papua, New Guinea):  The Dion's have arrived in PNG and were warmly welcomed.  They have been overwhelmed by the help received as they settle in.  They have started some of their language and culture classes and are now on regular schedule with those.  Praises:  For their safe arrival in PNG, with no baggage lost;  For wonderful teammates who have helped them get settled in; and for their good health so far.  Prayer Requests:  Pray the dion's have a vibrant walk with the Lord; For the salvation of their children Isobel, William and Priscilla; For grace for Jeremy's mother as she goes through several rounds of chemo treatments; For quick adjustment to life in PNG; For provision of childcare while Jeremy & Caroline are in language class.      UPDATE:  01/18/19

Fitzsimmons, Rodney & Cathy (The Carpenter's Project (TCP)):  Myanmar Report #1:  Rodney has been in Kalaymyo at Faith Theological College for a Bible Conference, where he presented 16 messages, all relevant to what has been taking place in churches there in Myanmar where sound doctrine isn't always preached..  From Kalaymyo, Rodney will visit Rakhine State.  Prayer Requests:  ​Pray for Rodney as he ministers in Myanmar and that souls will be saved; Pray for Rodney's health and safe travels.    UPDATED:  02/13/19

Freel (Romania with Gypsy children):  The Freel's must travel to Bucharest to begin the process of applying for their visas to be able to stay in Romania and continue their ministry there. The process requires them to talk with many different people in many different places and departments. Their kid's ministry is exciting.  They have been well behaved and attentive, and more kids are coming as darkness lessens.   Praises:  For the attendance increase in their kids' ministry; For the new faces in the adult meetings..   Prayer Requests:  Pray for the Freel's that God will provide them wisdom and will prepare the way as they apply for long-term residence in Romania; For the Freel's team mate, Pete and family, who had a heart attack and doctors unsure of his brain activity; For the Freel's as they cover for Pete's part of the ministry;  For growth in their church;  For continued interest of the Gypsies who needs salvation.  ​JANUARY 2019 UPDATE:  01/13/19

Godfrey, JB & Linda (BIMI VP):  The Godfrey's have traveled to many States during the past few months for missions conferences and preaching in several churches.  JB also spoke 7 times to 44 missionaries at a Candidate School.  They have a busier Fall schedule.  Praises:  For God's protection as they traveled and for successful missions conferences and preaching opportunities.  Prayer Requests:  Pray for the Godfrey's continued safety and protection as they travel with a busy schedule; Pray that the Lord would use them to bring people to Christ and encourage their missionaries and churches.  APRIL-JUNE UPDATE - 06/21/18

Grenade, Pascal & Becky (Mauritius):   The Grenade family are doing well.  Their church held a 3-day Kid's Club event. There were about 40 children present everyday, and many of them had no previous exposure to the Gospel.  Prayer Requests:  Pray for the children who heard the Gospel at the Kid's Club that they will accept Christ;; Pray for them and their ministry, and that their church would maintain its witness to the watching world.    ​UPDATED:  02/01/19

Waad & Feby (B.E.N.M.):  Waad is currently in Egypt.  He reports his family is doing well.  All is going well with teaching in the grad and unddergrad level with NTCGS.   Praises:  Thankful for all the faithfulness, help and support of their family and ministry. Prayer Requests:  Pray for their continued good health; For the safety of their staff/faculty and students; For the uprising inflation in Egypt.  ​UPDATED:  12/24/18

Haley, Mike & Cindy (Botswana, Africa):  The Haley's church is growing steadily in attendance with recent 6 souls coming to Christ and 8 adults and 1 teen were baptized.  With friends visiting from the States, they completed some much needed work projects and distributed 4000 New Testaments and John and Romans to students in school.  .  Praises:  For the steady growth in their church; For the Lord's provision of a new location for their church to meet; For the Lord's provision of additional funds needed to print New Testaments in the Setswana language.​  Prayer Requests:  Pray with them that God will raise up more Gideons for God; For God to work in the hearts of the Botswana people, and see many saved; For safe travels for the Haley's as they minister to the Botswana people.         UPDATED:  09/30/18

Dr. Tom Keller (Prison Ministry - OH):  Dr. Keller continues his ministry as Chaplain meeting with inmates one-on-one at the Clermont County Jail.  He leads them through the Bible, to understand the sin condition, God's Holy Law, to learn of our Savior, and he provides discipleship training. With others he provides Christian fellowship.  Each inmate has a unique situation. Praises:  For the opportunity to meet with a new inmate who was distraught and seeing his tears and hopelessness turn to absolute joy and a workable plan for his life.  Prayer Requests:  Pray for Dr. Keller as he shares the Gospel with these inmates.  ​  UPDATED:  08/12/18

Latham, Jonathan & Wendy (Mexico):  The Latham's are nearly finished with their church missions trip to the homes of 18 students' in Peru with the opportunity to meet many of their families.  While in Peru, they offered classes teaching music, hermeneutics, expository preaching, and Biblical theology.  It was a great opportunity for their students to be teachers and helping their development.  Several church there recruited some of their students to train people in music.  Prayer Request:  Pray for their activities this summer; For the Latham's and their ministry as they travel seeking to plant churches and lead the people of Mexico to Christ.  ​ UPDATED:  07/17/18

Lewis, Troy & Suzannah (Belize): Praises: For continued progress with their new church building, the windows are in and starting on the front of the roof; For the great attendance in March with 65 and 1 saved.   Prayer Requests:  Pray for continued progress on their building; For continued good health for their family; Pray for their ministry there in Belize.  UPDATED:  04/01/18

Mackay, Russell  & Lisa (Burnaby, British Columbia):   The Mackay's church, Metro Baptist Church will be moving to the Edmond Community School near the end of August.  Russell completed his last chemo therapy (#6) on July 11th.  On August 3rd he received good news from his doctor that the CT Scan proved the treatment was effective and that Russell's cancer is in remission!  No tumors on his neck or spine ,and the lymph nodes returned to normal, or near normal size. The cancer is the type that could return, however, his doctor is hopeful that it could be many years before Russell may require further treatments.  Praises:  For the good news from Russell's doctor regarding his cancer.  Prayer Requests:  Pray for Russell as he heals from his cancer, and for God's healing hand and power upon him that the cancer will not return; For Lisa and the Mackay family as they support Russell and continue the ministry there; For a smooth move and transition for their church; Pray as the Mackay's disciple new Christians and spread the Gospel in Burnaby, British Columbia.     UPDATED:  08/03/18

McCormick's, Ray & Robyn (Church Planter- Arizona): The McCormick's church, NewLife Baptist Church, has experienced tremendous growth in many ways.  They have seen 10 people saved and baptized, and several are now involved in their discipleship program.  Praises:  For God's provision of funds to purchase 5 acres in Casa Grande; For ​God bringing their church a new worker and family to help with the continued growth of their church plant;  For God's mighty work in the improvement of Robyn's health issues with sarcoidosis requiring 2 surgeries (1 - a pacemaker implanted) and many other procedures.  The disease is currently inactive and Robyn is doing very well.  Prayer Requests:  Pray as they endeavor to grow the church that God has given them.   UPDATED:  11/14/17

McCrum, David & Julie (South Africa):  The McCrum's are serving in the church plant Faith Baptist Church in eMalahleni, South Africa.  As the Lord has increased their church plant at FBC, they are busy participating in local school assemblies sharing the Gospel with the children.  Also, God is working in eMahleleni using their current church plant to be heavily involved in missions and pastoral training, assisting in 2 church plants.  In April they said farewell to David's parents after 45 years of faithful service as missionaries in Africa.  Prayer Requests:  Pray that God will send more missionaries to minister in Africa;  For them as they minister to the people of South Africa.   UPDATED (QTRLY):  05/31/18

Messick, Gary & Bev (Indians in AZ):  The Messick's had a busy May, including getting to see family.  They had a successful VBS June 18-21, and then Youth Camp week of June 25th.  Praises: Thankful for ​God's provision of funds for the Messick's to attend the Bible college graduation of their grandson, Jake Tyson, to spend 5 days with their daughter's family, including Mother's Day, and a couple of days with their son's family; For God's protection of Gary from being bitten by a rattlesnake not 2 ft. from him in their driveway; For Gary's healing after having a kidney stone, which passed; For their summer intern, Shea, a Bible college student, as she assists with their youth while the Sondergaard's are away.  Prayer Requests:  Continue to pray for their Youth Leader, Paul Sondergaard's, health issues, and as they schedule deputation meetings; That their church youth's hearts will be strengthened in their walk with the Lord; For Rachel, a lady in their church, who had a leg amputated below the knee; Pray that the Messick's would keep on serving the Lord with joy with all their hearts and energy, and their ministry will lead souls to Christ.  ​    
​UPDATED (QTRLY) May:  06/06/18

Moore, Josh & Annie (Ireland):  The Moore's had a busy August.  They enjoyed  having a group from a church in MD, who were a great encouragement to the church family, fellowshipping together with youth activities, men's breakfast, and church services.  They helped them get over 1,000 leaflets into homes throughout the community advertising their weekly after-school Kid's Club.  The Moore's need to purchase a family vehicle as their current one is unable to be fixed.  They also will be sending in their letters and information into the immigration office in Nov. to begin their visa renewals.  Praises:  Thankful for the help the Lord is providing through visiting church groups; For the spiritual growth in their teens over the past couple months.  Prayer Requests:  Pray for Annie and her pregnancy; For God's provision of a replacement family vehicle for the Moore's; For their family as they take a brief trip to speak at a church's missions conference in MD; For no difficulties with their visa renewals; For their church as they continue to search for a new building to meet their Jan. 1st deadline; For their ministry that they will be able to build relationships and share the Gospel so souls will be saved.         UPDATED:  09/01/18

Musk, Frank & Judy (Local Church Ministry):  The Musk's are semi-retired due to health concerns and increased difficulty in overseas travel.  Frank's health is better in some ways.  His a-fib is under control and his cancer counts remain negligible.  His heart catheterization showed no blockages.  Judy is currently working with the music program and Frank is doing IT work in their home church.   Prayer Requests:  Pray for Judy as she continues to care for and assist Frank; For wisdom for the doctors regarding further treatment for Frank; For the Lord's will in giving the Musk's the ability to travel this Fall to visit family and some of their supporting churches; For both of them as they continue to serve the Lord in and through their local church and as they make decisions regarding a couple of ministry opportunities in their local area.       ​
​UPDATED:  08/31/18

Nelson's, Larry & Julia (US - MBC World Missions):  Larry reports their 2019 plans include a Mission Strategy Conference in Brazil to help sharpen the focus on long term goals and sustainability of local church ministries. It will also give opportunity for our 6 families serving there to meet together for fellowship and team building.  They hope to repeat similar meetings in other countries where we have several families serving in close proximity to one another.  also have works in 5 other countries where the ministries started by MBC missionaries and have been turned over to trained nationals who in turn have expanded their own outreach into other villages, districts, and even neighboring countries. They plan to participate in a National Missions Conference planned in Uganda for African pastors and their national missionaries o encourage their continued work of church planting there.  Prayer Requests:  Pray for Julia’s health issues to be identified, properly treated and healed;  For God’s power in their lives, their missionaries, and their ministries around the world; For spiritual growth and commitment for those who have made professions of faith and surrender to service.  UPDATE:  02/01/19

Ortiz, Josue & Rebekah (Mexico City):  The Ortiz's have had several busy months full of  much work, including renting a camp facility to have a church family activity with 2 churches totaling 180 people and additional visitors with preaching, baptisms, food, and fellowship.  Their church began a remodeling project of the new part of the church.  In July they had a group from a church CT visiting and they offered free English classes to the community as well as passing out thousands of invitation to the church, helping with cleaning, painting and maintenance throughout the week.  Josue` is partnering with Pastor Craig Schmidt to train national pastors and their wives on proper hermeneutics, sermon preparation, Q&A sessions and encouragement.  Prayer Requests:  Pray for protection and safety for Josue` and Pastor Schmidt as they travel 10 hours for the training sessions; Pray that God protects them from evil, and that the Gospel continues to be spread in Mexico City. UPDATED (QTRLY):  07/23/18

Peterson, Aaron & Jenny (Germany):  The Peterson's celebrated their one year anniversary of being in Germany on June 1.  In their first year they were blessed to hold a baptism, see a genuine salvation decision, and welcomed 6 new regular attendees in their services.  They rejoice that their sons William & Nathan decided on their own that they wanted to hand out Sunday School invitations to their school classmates.  A girl from Nathan's class and her father came to their church the following Sunday.   Praises:  The Peterson's were blessed to have 2 college-age ladies who came to help them for 2 weeks; Their daughter Lillian is asking questions about the Gospel.  Prayer Requests:  Pray for Xiao Tang and family (Nathan's school classmate) to trust in Christ; For Lillian Peterson to trust in Christ; For wisdom, guidance and strength for the Peterson's as they work their ministry.      ​
​UPDATED:  08/03/18

Ruwersma, Kevin & Anna (United Kingdom):  The Ruwersma's are doing well.  Kevin was asked to speak at a school assembly about Christianity recommended by someone to the school principal.  This opened a new opportunity to expand their ministry to another school.  The Ruwersma's church will be starting a prayer meeting.  However, their elderly members are not able to attend so they have requested a Bible Study.  In March, the church will be launching a Tuesday afternoon Bible Study,   Praises:  Thankful for the showing of spiritual growth of their church members; For the opportunities God continues to give  them to spread the Gospel to folks throughout their community.  Prayer Requests:  Pray for Vijiya, a Hindu lady they will be meeting with to talk about salvation; Pray the spiritual believers attending the prayer meetings and Bible studies will soon have a desire to serve and help with many active ministries in their church.  Pray the Ruwersma's receive their visas soon, as they still await them; Pray that the Ruwersma's will continue to build a good reputation, good relationships within the community, and have opportunities to share the Gospel.    ​UPDATE (SPRING):  02/05/19

Sandahl, Joel & Jodi (Germany):  The Sandahl's took advantage at their city festival to  pass out hundreds of tracts, literature, DVDs on creation, books, and Bibles.  They also had good spiritual conversations. with folks at the festival.  They will be conducting a marriage seminar in August.  The Sandahl's are planning a furlough this Fall Sep. 10 - Nov. 7, visiting supporting churches on the East Coast  and in Canada.   Prayer Requests:  Pray for fruit from the Gospel distributed at the festival; Continue to pray for salvation for their neighbor, Brigette; For the salvation of Niklas' parents and sister; For the Sandahl's as they prepare for their Fall furlough, as well as helping lay pastors cover all the ministry needs during their absence; Pray for the Sandahl's as they share the Gospel to the folks of Germany.   ​
​UPDATED (QTRLY):  06/15/18

Schrock, Jon & Elizabeth (Pre-field Ministry with Armed Forces Baptist Missions, Fairchild AFB - Spokane, WA):  The Schrock's have returned to Spokane from their furlough.  John is now Lead Pastor at Hope Baptist Church.  They are called by God to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to plant strong Independent Baptist churches near military institutions to reach our heroes with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.          UPDATED:  07/01/18

Schultz, Andrew & Jill (Zambia):  The Schultz's have have a special prayer for all 3 of their girls who have come down with illnesses.  Allison and Anna are more serious.  Allison was diagnosed with the flu.  Anna has been diagnosed with mononucleosis, for which there is no treatment. 
Ministry Update:  The Schultz's furlough is quickly coming to a close.  They have just a handful of meetings to go before their furlough ends in a few weeks.  At the end of Feb. Andrew & Jill will drive to FL to visit their girls before they head back to Zambia on Mar. 25th.  Praises:  They praise the Lord for his provision and protection during their furlough.  Prayer Requests:  Pray for their girls as they recover from their illnesses; For Andrew & Jill as they prepare to return to their mission field in Zambia; Pray that all goes well with shipping their things to Zambia; For a smooth transition back into their ministry; Continue to pray for more laborers for their amazing and worthy field of mission service.     ​UPDATED:  02/13/19

John & Sarah (Undisclosed Country):  John & Sarah's 2 workshops in 2 cities this summer were a great success with 10 people accepting Christ during VBS.  Their  move to their new location went smoothly.  Praises:  Thankful for their success in getting visas for all the family.  Prayer Requests:  For a smooth process for their visas as the school works on their visas.   
UPDATED (QTRLY):  09/20/18

Slobodian (BIEM - Undisclosed Country):   Slobodian's and a good number of personnel traveled to an undisclosed location to celebrate the 25 year anniversary of the Brotherhood Independent Baptist churches in the area.  ​Praises:  Thankful for the generous donation allowing a large group of Christians from the war zone in the East to attend the 25 anniversary celebration.  Prayer Requests:  Pray for safety of a church in Indiana traveling to the Slobodian's mission location to take part in special services and distributions to widows and orphans there; Pray for the ministry of church planter, Wilber Huillca in Sepahua, Peru that God will help believers to grow in grace and unbelievers will accept Christ; Pray that God will provide the remaining $6,000 funds needed for this Fall's Widow an Orphan distribution; That God will use the Slobodian's and the BIEM staff as they preach, teach and share the Gospel around the world and reap wonderful harvest of souls.   ​UPDATED:  10/02/18

Stephens, Don & Elaine (Helping Churches in the U.S.):  The Stephens have a great burden for missions and to be used of the Lord to help missionaries as long as God allows.  They are now ministering helping churches in Kentucky and doing missions work there.   ​​
UPDATED:  01/18

Tremmel, David & Kathryn (Fayetteville Christian Service Center (FCSC), Ft. Bragg):  The Tremmel's ministry has been stable the last couple months with their regular soldiers and and a  total of 14 new soldiers visiting their church and service center.  They are preparing to start their Christmas Boxes project.   Praises:  Thankful that Emma and Kathryn are in good health; For the new soldiers attending church.  Prayer Requests:  Pray for the Tremmel's as they host many soldiers/airmen Thanksgiving day for dinner: Please pray for the Servicemen's Center ministry and that soldiers are reached for Christ.    ​      UPDATED:  11/15/18

Washer, Jonathan & Emily ("Inside the Line" (ITL) Ministry in Prisons & Military Bases): The Washer's are back on the road after a wonderful winter break.  They are leaving their sports equipment behind and ill be doing something they have never done---deputation.  Over the net few months, they will be presenting "Inside the Lines" and emphasizing a new program God is allowing them to start titled the "Assist Program," which will allow church members to communicate with inmates as a means of helping inmates in their spiritual growth through giving them more of the Word of God--at no financial cost of the church member.  ITL is in process of recruiting 8-10 college age men to travel with them this summer for their "Off the Bench" program.  Prayer Requests:  Pray for the Washers as they travel and present their ITL ministry over the next few months during their deputation; Pray that God would send them the men needed for their new summer program; For the many people they will be speaking to and preaching the Gospel to in the coming events during this new year.  UPDATED:  02/01/19

Weber, Paul & Rachel (Australia):  The Weber's returned to their mission field in Sydney, Australia on Jan. 17th.  .  Praises:  For ​their safe return to Australia on Jan. 17th; For a great reunion with their dear friends at their church in Australia; For keeping relationships open with the unsaved; For God's provision for a new car upon their arrival back to Australia; For their sons doing well at BJU.  They have begun the process of building a team to go out and plant a new church in Sydney.   Prayer Requests:  Pray for their need for a home to rent in the Blacktown area; For salvation for Sean, Sara, Hannah, Mile, and Elica; For new opportunities to share the Gospel; That the Lord will provide them with a good partner and good care group to build a new team for a new church plant; That their sons, Andrew, Jonathan, and Ben will do well in the States and honor God.     ​UPDATED:  01/30/19

Weiss, Michael & Susan (Dir., Shepherd's Bethel Baptist Mission):  The Weiss' have completed replacement of  the septic system in the Schaumburg Chalet.  The Faith Dwelling Place is completed.  Roof replacement for Manor House and Grace Dwelling Place is completed.  The construction of their last home, Enoch's Abode, is finally completed.  The completion of the driveway of Enoch's Abode and the roof replacement for Grace Dwelling Place are still on hold.  Praises:  Thankful for the many workers and businesses, churches an individuals who donated financially, with materials and many, many labor hours.  Prayer Requests:  Pray for the Weiss' as they serve the Lord through serving missionaries and their families.   UPDATED:  06/18/18

Westerband, Nelson & Carmen (Puerto Rico):  The Westerband's continue visiting folks telling them of the good news of salvation.  Thurs, Fri, and Sat. each week are set aside for soul winning, while adding days as necessary.   Praises:  For IPM Mission Board, Church Mobilization, Operation Renewed Hope and many others for all the help monetarily, providing supplies and equipment.  Prayer Requests:  Pray for Rafael, a man they met while soul winning, as he is not saved; Pray that the Lord will touch hearts and they will accept Christ; Pray for the Westerband's and their ministry to the people of Puerto Rico, that their ministry will grow and they will lead people to Christ. ​UPDATED (QTRLY):  01/17/19

Willis, David & Jennifer (Church Planting in Spain): The Willis' family returned to their mission field and have jumped into a busy schedule right away.  At there church 3 new believers were baptized in the summer and 2 more in Sep.  Their church has grown to just over 100 in attendance.  Praises:  Thankful for those who came from the States to help them in recent weeks.   Prayer Requests:  Pray the tools God gives them will continue to be used to share the Gospel and lead the Basque people to Christ.  ​UPDATED:  09/28/2018

Wright, Jim & Myra (Furlough Replacement):  The Wright's enjoyed being home and spent Christmas with immediate family for the first time in 6 years.  After the holidays, they have been busy doing pulpit supply in Oregon, Illinois, reporting to churches, speaking in schools, visiting pastors and trying to catch up with friends. Next month they depart for their third fill-in for the Potters in Pecs, Hungary.  .  Praises:  For ​the refreshing time they had with family; For a full schedule until 2023; For their safety in bad weather while reporting on trips.  Prayer Requests:  For health and increased allergy problems; For god's guidance to Ezekiel & Leslie as they seek temporary asylum in the States; For the Wright's as they prepare and pack for their replacement trip to Hungary; For fruit from the many witnessing opportunities.  ​UPDATED:  02/11/19

Updated 02/15/18-jcs