NEWSLETTER

JULY 2005

During the month of July we will hold our annual Candidate Seminar in which we meet with our prospective new missionaries and help to orient them concerning the ministry of deputation and life on the mission field.   We spend ten days of intense effort in an attempt to give them as much information and help as possible for the great task that lies before them.  It is always a blessed time and we enjoy helping these new missionaries.

Phyllis Jackson was married on June 18, 2005 to Mr. Daniel Franks at the Arlington Baptist College Fine Arts Chapel.  They will make their home in Crossville, Tennessee.  Phyllis was a part of the WBF Mission Family for 39 years and we wish her every happiness and the blessings of God upon her new life with Daniel.

Jack and Jo Weaver celebrated their 50^th anniversary on June 18, 2005.  All their children and almost all their grandchildren were able to be present for this special occasion.   Bro. Weaver’s condition has worsened and it will be necessary for him to move to a nursing home facility.  This was a very hard decision for them and Bro. and Mrs. Weaver need your prayers.

Charlie and Heather Smith welcomed a new daughter to their family.  Abby Faith Smith was born on June 13, 2005.  Abby is doing fine, but Heather has had some complications following the birth.  Please pray for her as she recovers.

The David Cato family left on June 9, 2005 for Brazil and Jerry and Atalias Lantz departed on June 21, 2005 for their next term of service in Brazil.  The Skip Woodfin family has returned to Hawaii following a two-month furlough.  Pray for these three families as they get settled and into the work on the field.

The Shawn Sullivan family has arrived from the Ukraine, the John Yelle family has arrived from Brazil, the John Horton family has arrived from Brazil, and Phil and Mary Gagnon have arrived from Honduras.  Pray for these families as they purchase vehicles, arrange housing and schooling for their children and begin their furlough travels.

Arriving during July will be the Ben Mock family from Ecuador, the Jerry Bitner family from Mexico and the Terry Morse family from France.  Pray for them as they travel to the U. S.

Pray for the following missionaries who have health problems:  Bessie Millican, Debi Harris, Monnie Bacon, Gloria Higgins, Mary Gagnon, Phil Gagnon, Joe Hawkins, Betty Hawkins, Sandy Janky, Sammy Jo Myers, Ericka Washburn, Juanita Bowen, Charles Bowen, Heather Smith.

Thank you for your investment in the lives and ministry of our missionary families.  Thanks, also, to each church that has a part in the support of the General Fund.  Your support makes it possible for us to serve our missionary families around the world.  We could not carry on our ministry on their behalf without your faithfulness.