NEWSLETTER
JUNE 2005 

We enjoyed a blessed time of fellowship at the World Baptist Fellowship May meeting at the Arlington Baptist College.  It is always a thrill and blessing to see old friends who are continuing to serve the Lord, both here in the U. S. and around the world.  We had a nice representation of our WBF Missionaries present at the meeting, and we were privileged to honor the following missionaries with special recognition:  Joe & Elaine Hawkins – 49 years in Brazil; Lonnie & Jo Ann King – 48 years in Spain; Phyllis Jackson – 39 years in Brazil; Saundra Henderson – 38 years in Brazil.  Mrs. Jill Botticelli of Arlington Baptist College prepared a special video presentation that highlighted and featured the ministry of each of our WBF missionary families.  It was a special blessing.  Mrs. Botticelli is preparing copies of the presentation for any churches that would like them.  You may order them from her at the college (Phone: 817-461-8741).

We are happy to report that Phyllis Jackson will be married to Mr. Daniel Franks on Saturday, June 18, 2005 at the Arlington Baptist College chapel.  Daniel and Phyllis will make their home in Crossville, Tennessee.  Please pray for them as they begin their life together.

Carlos and Marie Tapia have submitted their resignation as World Baptist Fellowship missionaries to the Hispanics.  Bro. Tapia will continue in the ministry, but he feels that it is best for them at this time to submit their resignation.  Please pray for them as they seek the Lord’s will for their lives.

Tim and Becky Billups have also presented their resignation as World Baptist Fellowship missionaries to Chile.  Bro. Tim is seeking to serve the Lord as a pastor or assistant pastor here in the U. S.  Pray that the Lord will open a door of service to them and that He will continue to use Bro. and Mrs. Billups here in the States.

David & Diane Cato and girls are scheduled to leave for Brazil on June 9, 2005.  Pray for them as they make their move to the field and get settled into the work.  Jerry & Atalias Lantz will be returning to Brazil at the end of June for their next term of service.  Atalias has received the extension on her papers that they were waiting for.  John & Neila Yelle and their girls will be arriving on June 21, 2005 from Brazil for their furlough.  Pray for them as they take care of all the last minute details and make their trip.   John & Isabel Horton and children will also be coming from Brazil for their furlough.  Terry & Tami Morse and children will be coming from France in July.  Ben & Jane Mock will begin their furlough from Ecuador in July.  Phil & Mary Gagnon will take a six month furlough from Honduras.  Shawn & Amy Sullivan and children are coming from the Ukraine for their furlough in July as well.  Pray for all these folks as they make their travel plans.

Pray for the following missionaries who are ill:  Miss Bessie Millican, Jack Weaver, Charles Bowen, Juanita Bowen, Doyle Whaley, Wanda Whaley, Phil Gagnon, Mary Gagnon, Monnie Bacon, Gloria Higgins, Debi Harris, Joe Hawkins, Elaine Hawkins,  Sammy Jo Myers, Sandy Janky, Gary Janky, Ericka Washburn.

Thank you for your faithfulness in praying for our missionary families, and also for your faithful financial support.  Our missionaries depend on the faithfulness of God’s people in these two vital areas and would be unable to fulfill the Lord’s will for their lives without you.  We also thank each one who prays for us here at the Mission Office and each church that has a part in supporting our General Fund.  This enables us to serve our missionary families as they labor around the world.

Tommy Raley

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