Missions Student's Baby Arrives

Sue says:
Akin (above) is a student at Washington Bible College. He and his wife welcomed their first baby to their family this week. Even though he has new family responsibilities, Akin also plans to join his church's summer missions team, which will construct a hospital in Togo, West Africa. Togo has an acute need for medical facilities and workers. It has an extremely high infant and mother mortality rate. Akin and his wife have been touched to think of the readily available medical care they enjoyed at the birth of their own baby. And they are willing to send Akin to do what he can for the unevangelized of Togo. Please pray the giving of Akin and his team will speak loudly to people who do not know the Savior.  

Missions Students Going out in July

 Sue says: It is a pleasure to let you know about students who are going on short-term missions in July. Richard (above) will work with a pastor in Zimbabwe to train the youth of the church. The church in Zimbabwe is growing despite political and financial troubles there.

 Hyamin (above) plans to travel to Japan. She will work at a youth camp designed to use challenging activities to reach Japanese youth with the Gospel. 

The construction of a school building is the goal of the team going to Dominican Republic. Libby (above) will work with the builders and lead a vacation Bible school for the children in the area. 

We ask God to open the eyes of those going out to the needs of others in the world. May the words and actions of these students and their team members lead those they meet to the Savior.

More Missions Students Going Out

 Sue says: We praise the Lord that He is sending out Bible college and seminary students into a variety of outreaches this summer. Jonas (above) is a Haitian native. He will return to his country to assist his cousin with a plan to train nationals to evangelize their own people throughout the country.  

Michelle (above) will travel to Asia to spread the gospel to university students from her country who are studying in another country. She too will assist an established mission team with their plan.

Next week Jeff will teach a block format of the missions class he has been leading this year. They will move at an accelerated pace, finishing the material in one week. Please pray these new students also will be inspired with a deeper vision of the magnificent grace of our wonderful, loving God.  

Missions Students Going on Missions

Sue says:
Earlier this year, we had asked our team to pray that God would send out some of our students on missions. This should be the opening installment of answers to those prayers.

Our first student to go, Carmen, was on her way before we could take her picture. Carmen is heading a team to Senegal. They are in Senegal now evaluating whether they will take on the assignment of evangelizing an unreached people group.

Josiah, above, will be a counselor to elementary through high school students for two months at a Bible camp in Pennsylvania.

Please join us in praising God for students with a desire to spread the Gospel. Carmen and Josiah will serve in May and June. Ask God to give them strength and wisdom for their tasks. We hope to post pictures of other students later.

Northern Virginia Team Gathers

Sue says:
What a great day! It blessed us deeply to get to report to many of our mission team members from Northern Virginia yesterday. Of course the kids have changed a lot, but the adults have too. Hannah and Steven graduate from college this spring, and Rachel (and Kaitlin?) from high school. Keston is about as tall as his dad. And what is the Lord doing in the lives? We heard some heartening stories. 

Faculty and Staff Recognized

Sue says:
A gathering was held this week to recognize faculty and staff of the Bible college and seminary for their years of work. Some have been here as little as five years, and the man in the back row center has taught Greek Exegesis 42 years. We salute them, and thank the Lord for the way they have built into the lives of many.

You Know It's Spring When ...

Sue says:
Ahh, yes. You know it's spring when the lawnmowers come out. An intriguing event occurred today at the Bible College. A team of about 50 employees of a lawn mowing company received training on our campus. First they all took turns mowing the huge soccer field. Then at lunch time, they got to play soccer on the field. Seemed fair.

In cross-cultural communication classes, the students are reading case studies taken from different mission situations, such as a missionary has been taken hostage or a pastor has beaten his wife or a new convert is being dissuaded by his unconverted parents from going as a missionary. They are writing fascinating papers on how to apply Scripture to particular customs that may be a unique challenge to that culture. There is no one right answer, but a number of Scriptures that may apply. A helpful exercise!