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Creating Economic Opportunity and Building Futures
Poor people around the world work and want to work. But with billions of people living on less than two dollars a day, they need help to adequately meet their families’ needs. We believe it is not enough solely to give people basic necessities like food and water. We partner with God in providing a future with hope. The future is one built with work skills and development resources that can grow and sustain families and communities.
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Journal
Pray for Barbara and Dwight Bolick
by Bob SantilliBarbara and Dwight Bolick serve in Chile with the Convention of Baptist Churches-Chilean Mission in ministries of economic and leadership developmen... more -
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Pray for Ed and Miriam Noyes
by Bob SantilliEd and Miriam serve in a region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo where over two-thirds of the population depends on agriculture for a livin... more -
News
Norat-Rodríguez to Receive Community Service Award
by Andrew JayneThe Rev. Dr. José Norat-Rodríguez, area director of Iberoamerica and the Caribbean with American Baptist International Ministries (IM), was recently ... more -
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Pray for Jill and Mike Lowery
by Bob SantilliJill and Mike work with the Congo Baptist Community (CBCO), continuing the efforts American Baptists began in the Congo more than a century ag... more -
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Pray for Katherine and Wayne Niles
by Bob SantilliKatherine and Wayne serve as seconded missionaries to Interchurch Medical Assistance (IMA). Wayne serves as the in-country liaison office... more
PEOPLE
OPPORTUNITIES
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February 13, 2009 - Opportunity
Work with Sustainable Agriculture in an International Community in Rural Japan
Asian Rural Institute (ARI) is an international and ecumenical training center for rura... more -
November 30, 2007 - Opportunity
Agricultural Expertise Needed in Ghana
Individual or teams with experience in agriculture, irrigation, land conservation and using land wisely are needed to serve in northern Ghana w... more -
July 30, 2008 - Opportunity
Teaching and/or Agricultural Needs in D.R. Congo
Volunteer missionaries needed for Kikongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo. A furnished missionary house will be vacant fr... more -
February 02, 2009 - Opportunity
Work with Handicapped Children and Adults in South India
Volunteers are needed in Hanamkonda at the Centenary Baptist Church’s REACH program for handicapped children and adults! The 24 resid... more -
February 02, 2009 - Opportunity
Property Assessment and Advice Needed in South India
The William Carey School, a ministry of Centenary Baptist Church, Hanamkonda, needs a new building. The school shares property with the REACH progra... more
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January 13, 2010 - Journal
Pray for Barbara and Dwight Bolick
by Bob Santilli
Barbara and Dwight Bolick serve in Chile with the Convention of Baptist Churches-Chilean Mission in ministries of economic and leadership developmen... more -
December 02, 2009 - Journal
Pray for Ed and Miriam Noyes
by Bob Santilli
Ed and Miriam serve in a region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo where over two-thirds of the population depends on agriculture for a livin... more -
October 01, 2009 - News
Norat-Rodríguez to Receive Community Service Award
by Andrew Jayne
The Rev. Dr. José Norat-Rodríguez, area director of Iberoamerica and the Caribbean with American Baptist International Ministries (IM), was recently ... more -
August 12, 2009 - Journal
Pray for Jill and Mike Lowery
by Bob Santilli
Jill and Mike work with the Congo Baptist Community (CBCO), continuing the efforts American Baptists began in the Congo more than a century ag... more -
July 29, 2009 - Journal
Pray for Katherine and Wayne Niles
by Bob Santilli
Katherine and Wayne serve as seconded missionaries to Interchurch Medical Assistance (IMA). Wayne serves as the in-country liaison office... more -
July 29, 2009 - Journal
Pray for Ed and Miriam Noyes
by Bob Santilli
Ed and Miriam serve in a region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo where over two-thirds of the population depends on agriculture for a... more -
May 20, 2009 - Journal
Pray for Barbara and Dwight Bolick
by Bob Santilli
Barbara and Dwight serve in Chile with the Convention of Baptist Churches-Chilean Mission in ministries of economic and leadership development... more -
May 13, 2009 - Journal
Pray for Ed and Miriam Noyes
by Bob Santilli
Ed and Miriam serve in a region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo where over two-thirds of the population depends on agriculture for a l... more -
April 01, 2009 - Journal
Pray for Ed and Miriam Noyes
by Bob Santilli
Ed and Miriam serve in a region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo where over two-thirds of the population depends on agriculture for a living, ... more -
March 18, 2009 - Journal
Terry and Tom Myers
by Bob Santilli
Terry and Tom minister in Bulgaria. Tom and our partners in Bulgaria are developing ways to help families by creating long-term solutions to the probl... more
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February 18, 2009 - Journal
News from The UK
by Jorge Damasceno
Dear Friends,We want to give thanks to the Lord for his faithfulness during the year of 2... more -
February 14, 2009 - Journal
Do no harm -- development and peacebuilding
by Tom Myers
One might wonder what a missionary working in development was doing at the Global Baptist Peace Conference in Rome, Italy in early February. I mu... more -
January 29, 2009 - Journal
Ed and Miriam Noyes
by Bob Santilli
Ed and Miriam serve in a region of the Democratic Republic of Congo where over two-thirds of the population depends on agricu... more -
December 04, 2008 - News
Mission team safely home after being stranded in Thailand
by Jonathan Hilsher
A short-term mission team of American Baptists has safely returned from work in Thailand after being delayed a week due to massive political prot... more -
December 03, 2008 - Journal
Praise for safe return of Thailand Discovery Team. Pray for our Thailand missionaries.
by Bob Santilli
(Update from Stan Murray, International Ministries Area Director for Southeast Asia and Jonathan Hilsher, Coordinator of Volunteers)A short-term ... more -
December 03, 2008 - Journal
Mike Mann
by Bob Santilli
Following almost 14 years of ministry in Thailand, Mike is now available to any of our international partners who are interested in devel... more -
November 26, 2008 - Journal
Barbara and Dwight Bolick
by Bob Santilli
Barbara and Dwight serve in Chile with the Convention of Baptist Churches-Chilean Mission in ministries of economic and leadership development. Their p... more -
November 13, 2008 - Journal
Spinning wheels
by Barbara Bolick
Expert Weavers from the US come to Chile to support local weavers.All the mission teams that have visited us over the years did good work and left a la... more -
November 03, 2008 - Journal
Truck arrives at Lusekele
by Ed Noyes
The first chapter of the ACDI truck saga ended this morning. It started on March 7th. MIVA Suisse, a Catholic Christian missi... more -
September 17, 2008 - Journal
Pray for Ed and Miriam Noyes
by Bob Santilli
Ed and Miriam serve in a region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo where over two-thirds of the population depends on agriculture for a living... more -
September 12, 2008 - Journal
Water after 35 years
by Ed Noyes
Lusekele was built as a farmer training school in the early 1960s. Classrooms, housing for staff and workers, complete water system, generator el... more -
September 04, 2008 - Journal
One more step forward
by Ed Noyes
Two years ago five friends from Oregon and Illinois visited Lusekele and help put a roof over a large water storage tank, a key feature of the pl... more -
August 29, 2008 - Video
God at Work: Kit Ripley
by Kit Ripley
Kit serves at the New Life Center in Chiang Mai, Thailand, which provides shelter, educational and emergency services to tribal girls at risk, and to t... more -
August 29, 2008 - Journal
Disaster questions, development answers
by Walt White
When cyclones devastate Bangladesh or Burma -- as with the tsunami and other natural disasters -- people everywhere ask, “How can God allow som... more -
August 22, 2008 - Journal
Early rainy season
by Miriam Noyes
The rain came in unexpectedly, a few drops tapping on the forest leaves as Jean Luc and I came back up from the pump house. Then as we checked a ... more -
August 15, 2008 - Journal
News from the summer
by Scott Coats
Greetings from Thailand and Scott and Tan Coats, Immediately after the last day of classes in early June, Tan and I and the kids headed for... more -
July 15, 2008 - Journal
Home with a view
by Corenne Garrison Smith
Alex, a graduate of the City of Youth, just can’t get away from Hope Unlimited! After settling into a great job as an industrial carpente... more -
July 15, 2008 - Journal
We desire to see you and share our heart
by Doris Mayol
Our dear brothers and sisters!With much happiness we share the words of Paul when he said “I will visit you after passing through Macedonia …... more -
May 29, 2008 - Journal
Rise up little girl
by Barbara Bolick
In Chile, 14 percent of the women between the ages of 15 to 19 become mothers. More than half of all births are to single mothers and... more -
April 18, 2008 - Journal
We want to hear from you on home assignment!
by Katherine Niles
If you could package our weather for resort hotels in northern climates, you could make a lot of money for mission. Brilliant morning sunshine glisten... more -
April 18, 2008 - Journal
Build homes and live in them
by Barbara Bolick
“Build houses and live in them!” (God’s message to some exiles, Jeremiah 29:1-7) Now and then someone we have worked with starts to ... more -
April 11, 2008 - News
Christian Community Credit Union to give $232,500 to International Ministries project in Thailand
American Baptist International Ministries announced that Christian Community Credit Union has pledged $232,500 to support the work of globa... more -
March 15, 2008 - Journal
The start of a business, the fulfillment of a dream
by Terry Myers
Nina and Emil are a young Roma couple with a plan for their future. They, and their 10-year-old son, are residents of the town of Montana, located in N... more -
February 26, 2008 - Journal
A Valentine from God
by Carole Sydnor
Valentine's Day was my turn. Every weekday at the office of Human Development and Community Services, one of the staff leads morning devotions, with ... more -
February 06, 2008 - Journal
Home Again in Belo Horizonte
by Bruce Borquist
Dear Friends and Family:As we were preparing for breakfast and getting ready to go to church on Sunday morning, Asa turned to... more -
January 30, 2008 - Journal
Celebrating our work in UK
by Jorge Damasceno
Dear brothers and sisters,We hope that you are all doing well and that in the year of 2008 you might see the Lord’s blessings flowing upon your life.... more -
January 28, 2008 - Journal
Back to Brazil
by Ann Borquist
Greetings for the final time from Bremerton, Washington! In the midst of all the sifting, sorting, packing, and farewells we wanted to get in t... more -
January 14, 2008 - Journal
New Years, new ways of ministry
by Duane Binkley
You may think I am late with this greeting, but depending on which year you are thinking about, you might just as well think I am too ear... more -
December 28, 2007 - Journal
Merry Christmas from the Binkleys
by Duane Binkley
Merry Christmas from our house to yours. It has been an exciting time but God has been good and we are grateful for the path He has taken us o... more -
December 21, 2007 - Journal
Happy Holidays from Night Light
by Annie Dieselberg
Happy holidays! As we close out 2007 and prepare for 2008, we would like to share with you some of NightLight's accomplishments and plans thro... more -
December 20, 2007 - Journal
May the God of Hope ...
by Carole Sydnor
"May the God of Hope fill you with all Joy and Peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with Hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 1... more -
November 27, 2007 - Journal
Back home, reconnecting with family and friends
by Jan Martin
Dear Partners in ministry Well, here we are at “home” reconnecting with family and friends, enjoying the good things a little too much and... more -
November 26, 2007 - Journal
Same, same, but different
by Annie Dieselberg
Are you free?"Are you free?" An Arab man had just approached the table where I was in conversation wi... more -
October 25, 2007 - Journal
Up Country: ABCUSA delegation visits DR Congo sites
by Wayne Niles
On Friday, Oct. 19 and Saturday, Oct. 20, I had the privilege of accompanying the American Baptist delegation on a whirlwind tour from Kinshasa... more -
October 18, 2007 - Journal
Water, Water
by Carole Sydnor
"Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink," was what I remember my dad, quoting the poet, saying about being in the Navy during WWII. About a... more -
October 11, 2007 - Journal
We invite you to have a closer relationship with us!
by Ed Noyes
To all our friends: We arrived safely in Southern California on Friday, Oct 5. Thank you for your prayers. From Oct 12 through 28, we will b... more -
October 11, 2007 - Journal
What language does God speak?
by Ann Borquist
Twelve pairs of bright eyes were fixed on the blue globe in my hand. After we talked aboutGod’s great love fo... more -
October 02, 2007 - Journal
Constants and Change in Ebola Outbreak
by Katherine Niles
There is a popular expression, which says, "The more things change, the more they stay the same". In the Kasai, around the epicenter of... more -
September 24, 2007 - Journal
In the heat of battle: praying for deliverance
by Annie Dieselberg
Greetings! Jesus said he did not come to bring peace but a sword. Hard words and difficult to understand. This month, however, th... more -
September 20, 2007 - Journal
Pray for safe travel for fall deputation to US
by Ed Noyes
Fall is here, and in Congo planting season has arrived. The second rain arrived almost a month ago. Second rain is planting peanuts. Most fields sho... more -
September 20, 2007 - Journal
New Awards, Grants, Programs and Visitors for New Life Center
by Karen Smith
Dear Friends, The past few months have gone by in a blur! There is a LOT to tell you, so I'll just dive right in! Trip to Australia: T... more -
September 10, 2007 - News
Missionary doctor confronts Ebola outbreak in Congo
Dr. Bill Clemmer, a missionary based in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is working with international agencies in an effort to confront an ... more -
September 06, 2007 - Journal
Ministry during the rainy season in Chiang Rai
by Chuck Fox
Dear Friends, I wanted to give an update on recent activities in our ministry here in Chiang Rai. Below is a brief summary of the kinds of thi... more -
September 05, 2007 - Journal
A busy summer in Bulgaria
by Tom Myers
The calendar says we have another month of summer, but... A.J. and Nathan are back in school, and our summer activities are coming to a close. ... more -
September 01, 2007 - Journal
AngelWitch: A Dichotomy Outreach Journal
by Annie Dieselberg
AngelWitch: Name of a bar. Dichotomy: "a separation into two divisions that differ widely from, or contradict each other." Angelwit... more -
August 16, 2007 - Journal
Bridging the Gap
by Duane Binkley
Photo: Overview of a portion of the Mae la Refugee camp Greetings, After being in Thailand for nearly a month, we are now back in Ohio. We sa... more -
August 16, 2007 - Journal
Bug Battles
by Kit Ripley
Living in Chiang Mai always presents some unique challenges. Over the last few months, I have lived in four different places... more -
July 26, 2007 - Journal
It’s Harvest Time!
by Ann Borquist
Matt. 9:35-38 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing... more -
July 26, 2007 - Journal
God the Creator: A View from a Mountain Top
by Carole Sydnor
Our vacation began ominously. As the taxi went higher and higher on the winding roads, the hot sun disappeared, and the mist cloud that engulfed the mo... more -
July 26, 2007 - Journal
Spiritual Battles Raging
by Ed Noyes
A lot of things are going on in Congo with the work at Lusekele. There is great potential to impact Bandundu region for Christ through the agr... more -
July 20, 2007 - Journal
Seems that God Likes Circles
by Duane Binkley
Dear Friends, We’ve just returned to Ohio after a 12 day trip. Along the way, we stopped to visit some of the Karen being resettled in Roche... more -
July 06, 2007 - Journal
Jewelry that Joins the Fight
by Annie Dieselberg
At NightLight we have often had men come to visit or volunteer who expressed anger and regret at the sexual exploitation of women by men. Some ... more -
June 20, 2007 - Journal
Yes! Bring Them In!
by Annie Dieselberg
"And the Lord added to their numbers daily, those who were being saved!" (Acts 2:47) These words jumped out of the passage of scripture as the... more -
June 20, 2007 - Journal
Thank You Oregon ABWM
by Ed Noyes
Literacy teachers in the Molembe area are ecstatic about the gift of Bibles from the Oregon American Baptist Women's Ministry. On Saturday, Miriam bic... more -
June 18, 2007 - Journal
Walking Like Jesus
by Ann Borquist
What does it mean to “walk as Jesus walked?†(I John 2:5-6) Earlier this month the five new missionary candidates here at JAMI wre... more -
June 18, 2007 - Journal
Animals Everywhere
by Tom Myers
Here a Cow, there a Cow: So many of you have been involved in and interested in Tom's projects with animals that we'd like to bring you up to d... more -
June 11, 2007 - Journal
Literacy Program in the Dry Season
by Ed Noyes
Since our last prayer information the literacy program has continued and gone well in several areas. In other areas programs have been cancell... more -
May 24, 2007 - Journal
Trial by Fire
by Ann Borquist
Have you ever been faced with a task so daunting that you called out to the Lord with tears in your eyes and a pain in your gut saying, "Lord, ... more -
May 24, 2007 - Journal
Blessings and Babies
by Annie Dieselberg
Praise: * We now have 61 women employed and 8 more waiting for us to respond to them. We praise God for His love and faithfulness to the ... more -
May 16, 2007 - Journal
Surprised by God
by Tom Myers
"For I know the plans I have for you" declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. You wi... more -
May 16, 2007 - Journal
Easter Saturday
by Carole Sydnor
She wasn't there the first time I opened my eyes from a light anesthesia-induced sleep. I turned on my side and when I sleepily opened my eyes again, t... more -
May 16, 2007 - Journal
God’s Love in Action
by Annie Dieselberg
Dear Friends, So much has been happening. We continue to grow fast and are so thankful for all that God is doing through us with... more -
May 16, 2007 - Journal
Setting Example for the Global Community
by Ed Noyes
Dear Friends, It's a hot muggy evening and work still remains. Tomorrow a USAID team is bringing the deputy director for Africa to Vanga and L... more -
May 16, 2007 - Journal
Bearing Much Fruit
by Karen Smith
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand (www.mfa.go.th) recently hosted a two day conference entitled “Friends of the Helsinki Process Worksh... more -
May 15, 2007 - Journal
New Partnerships
by Duane Binkley
Dear Friends, It is now official! Instead of returning to Thailand in June, we will be staying in the US for the next few years to serve as a bridg... more -
May 15, 2007 - Journal
Mission: Myth or Reality?
by Ann Borquist
They began arriving last Thursday morning. Five adults unfolded themselves from a little Fiat compact after a four-hour drive to participate i... more -
May 15, 2007 - Journal
The Word of God Can Change Society
by Chuck Fox
Dear Friends in Christ: Recently, I was invited to the village Akha Patana for a celebration of a family and the village. The whole village was pre... more -
March 30, 2007 - Article
Mann returns to the country of coffee’s origins, seeking to spur development
by Mike Mann
The travel was bumpy, dusty and long, when I visited rural villages and project areas in Ethiopia. But this was not much different then many of ... more -
February 21, 2007 - Journal
Recommended Reading
by Annie Dieselberg
David Batstone journeyed across 5 continents to investigate the mechanisms of the global trade. On the journey he met a cadre of ins... more -
February 21, 2007 - Journal
Global Day of Prayer for Burma--March 11, 2007
by Duane Binkley
The relationship between American Baptists and Burma goes back to 1813 with the arrival of the Ann & Adoniram Judson. This relationship continues to... more -
February 16, 2007 - Journal
The Time to Pray is Now
by Karen Smith
Dear Friends, Many of you may remember a significant "emergency case" resident of the New Life Center. Her name is "Wendy", and her story was high... more -
February 15, 2007 - Journal
Prayer Information
by Ed Noyes
Again much has happened since our last prayer letter in December.We have updates on the literacy work, the agricultural work and Miriam's health.The ... more -
February 15, 2007 - Journal
Gushing Springs of Water
by Carole Sydnor
John 4:14; 17:3… Jesus said, "The water I will give will become in them a spring of water gushing up to eternal life…to know the only one God" NR... more -
February 13, 2007 - Journal
Did you feel the Darkness Tremble?
by Annie Dieselberg
Last Thursday, a prayer team from Mosaic was visiting. One of them, Phillip, has danced professionally on Broadway. At 11:30pm, after an inc... more -
February 12, 2007 - Journal
Former NLC Residents in the Press
by Kit Ripley
Dear Friends, Hello! With the start of this New Year, I look forward to returning to Thailand soon. My flight is scheduled to leave L.A. on Feb ... more -
January 23, 2007 - Journal
Signs of the Kingdom
by Ed Noyes
Why is it that it is so hard to find an unambiguous indicator of "progress" in the march toward God's kingdom?Just at the moment when one feels a gen... more -
January 04, 2007 - Journal
Chestita Nova Godina!--Happy New Year!
by Tom Myers
It Was a White (Cross) Christmas in Bulgaria! White Cross funds collected by American Baptist women all over the United States helped to make Christ... more -
January 03, 2007 - Journal
Bringing the Light, Freeing the Captives
by Annie Dieselberg
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Christmas celebrations have been extravagant in Bangkok this year. Shopping malls, offices, and even bars... more -
January 03, 2007 - Journal
The Amazing Power of the Word
by Ann Borquist
How many Bibles do you have on your bookshelves?During my devotional time in the morning, I often use at least three – one in Portuguese, one with ... more -
December 21, 2006 - Journal
Expect the Unexpected
by Duane Binkley
Dear Friends, We recently heard a Christmas sermon on how God does the unexpected. The Christmas story alone is full of examples. No one expecte... more -
December 14, 2006 - Journal
So That Christ May Dwell in Them Through Faith
by Carole Sydnor
… "He will strengthen you with power"…Eph 3: 16 It happened two weeks in a row.First, the middle-aged village woman raised her hand and said, "Mis... more -
December 12, 2006 - Journal
Praise and Prayer
by Ed Noyes
Since our last prayer letter several things have happened.Elections have come and gone in Congo.Kabila won with 58 percent of the vote.Bemba has cont... more -
December 04, 2006 - Journal
STARs, Stars and More Stars
by Kit Ripley
Dear Friends, Hello. The last few months have continued to be jam-packed with travel, speaking and meeting friends, old and new. But I have felt... more -
November 30, 2006 - Journal
Transformed by Mission
by Ann Borquist
Graça e Paz, Irmãos e Irmãs! "Grace and Peace, Brothers and Sisters" is the traditional greeting in Brazilian Baptist churches, and we share th... more -
November 20, 2006 - Journal
A Prostitute’s Humanity on the Bargaining Table
by Annie Dieselberg
Dear Friends, A woman's humanity was challenged the other night because she is a prostitute. We share this journal of our latest outreach wi... more -
November 14, 2006 - Journal
Deep Rooted Images
by Annie Dieselberg
Praise: We are so grateful for the generous and gracious response to our letters last month. We continue to receive women coming in for al... more -
November 08, 2006 - Journal
A Privilege to Stand with God’s People
by Katherine Niles
Dear Friends, Great claps of thunder woke us up Sunday morning, Election Day in the DRC, as a huge storm began dumping its water on the earth... more -
November 07, 2006 - Journal
Bulgarian Camp
by Tom Myers
This past summer, from August 20-27, we went to a Bulgarian church camp which was sponsored by the Bulgarian Baptist Union.It was in central Bulgaria... more -
November 07, 2006 - Journal
Just Normal Kids Who Are a Lot Like Us
by Ann Borquist
... a note from Asa (13, almost 14 yrs. old) Hi.It's me, Asa.I just had an interesting experience with about 25 teens from a church in Vit—ria, Es... more -
November 03, 2006 - Journal
Situation Along the Thai/Burma Border
by Duane Binkley
Greetings, As most of you will know, when we return to Thailand next year, one of our main areas of focus will be the Karen people that continue t... more -
October 26, 2006 - Journal
Anticipating Election Day in DRC
by Katherine Niles
Hello from Congo, As run-off presidential elections are to be held here in just 3 days, we are so thankful for all of your prayers.Here in Ki... more -
October 24, 2006 - Journal
Noyes’ MPT Prayer Information
by Ed Noyes
September is planting time in Congo.Over the dry season, fields have been burned, tilled and are ready for planting.With the first rains, the peanuts... more -
October 18, 2006 - Journal
My 2 Cents about Annie’s 3 Dollars
by Annie Dieselberg
Greetings from NightLight! I am Jeff, Annie's husband and NightLight "chaplain." It is my responsibility to minister to the staff at Nigh... more -
October 03, 2006 - Journal
Up to you!
by Annie Dieselberg
I, Annie, have a confession. I've been struggling with anger lately. Let me explain: My mission has begun its yearly push of raising money t... more -
September 27, 2006 - Journal
A Slice of Life on the Streets
by Annie Dieselberg
We have been so busy. So much happens that is journal-worthy but time has not allowed us to keep up. Mollie Anderson is a young teacher ... more -
September 22, 2006 - Journal
Praise and Prayer
by Annie Dieselberg
NEWS There has been a military coup in Thailand in order to oust the Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his government. So far it remai... more -
September 21, 2006 - Journal
Overcome Impossible Obstacles
by Chuck Fox
Dear Friends: Well, it has been a few weeks since we arrived back in Thailand . As a family we sent our daughter, Rachel, to the States to be e... more -
September 21, 2006 - Journal
World Mission Offering is a Vitally Important Tool
by Ed Noyes
A lot has happened this last month. The work team to Congo has returned. Ed has tried to get a visa transferred to his new passport so he could ... more -
September 21, 2006 - Journal
Following Our Unpredictable Master
by Ann Borquist
Two months is a long time to be away from home living out of a backpack, but it was a blessing to lead the Xtreme Team, participate in the World Miss... more -
September 20, 2006 - Journal
Baptisms in the Danube
by Tom Myers
2006 World Mission Offering Challenge To bring the Gospel to the unreached. To bring food and clean water to families for the first time. To ca... more -
September 06, 2006 - Journal
"Wait for the Lord"
by Carole Sydnor
"Wait for the Lord" Psalm 27: 13, 14 I am still confident in this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; ... more -
August 25, 2006 - Journal
God is in Control
by Duane Binkley
Dear Friends, Hello!We wanted to give you all an update on our family and on Marcia's progress in her cancer treatments.Thanks to the prayers of s... more -
August 25, 2006 - Journal
The Adventure
by Kit Ripley
Dear Friends, Hello! It's hard to believe that I last wrote to you in March. I apologize for the long delay. Deputation in the U.S. has been qu... more -
August 17, 2006 - Journal
Settling In
by Tom Myers
Greetings once again from Bulgaria! After arriving in Bulgaria on August 1 we are slowly but steadily getting settled in.We were able to move back... more -
August 15, 2006 - Journal
Continuing to Respond
by Annie Dieselberg
Dear Friends, God continues to amaze us as He reveals His love and mercy to the women. Women continue to respond and seek an alternative ... more -
August 10, 2006 - Journal
God has Certainly Blessed Us
by Ed Noyes
Dear Friends, You want to know what has been happening and I want to share it with you.Why is that always so hard to do?I've got nearly seven hund... more -
July 26, 2006 - Journal
Particular Challenges Facing Akha Women
by Karen Smith
Dear Friends, As you probably know, the New Life Center has been working with victims of human trafficking since its inception almost twenty years... more -
July 18, 2006 - Journal
God is Opening Doors in Amazing Ways!
by Annie Dieselberg
Praise God We have 30 women working with NightLight now. We have been very busy and blessed by God's provision. Ann has joined the Thai sta... more -
July 18, 2006 - Journal
God is Glorified Through Our Partnership
by Wayne Niles
Dear friends, It's our first summer in Kinshasa as a family.Wayne grew up in this city and knows it's the last place you want to be in the summer!... more -
July 04, 2006 - Journal
We are Safely in His Hands
by Duane Binkley
Greetings, Many of you have been following Marcia's journey as she has received chemo treatments for breast cancer. We are very grateful for your... more -
June 30, 2006 - Journal
MPT Communicators at Work
by Ed Noyes
As a part of the Noyes Mission Partnership Team, I committed to doing a monthly prayer article with some one-line Prayer items. A MPT's purpose is t... more -
June 22, 2006 - Journal
Growing Pains
by Annie Dieselberg
Praise God There are now 26 women working at NightLight with 4 more coming. With 30 women employed, we have had to open a second jewelry ro... more -
May 16, 2006 - Journal
May Prayer Journal
by Annie Dieselberg
Praise God We welcome our newest woman Uey to NightLight. Jid has been hired to assist us in managing the jewelry proj... more -
May 15, 2006 - Journal
Anticipating Our Return "Home," to Bulga
by Tom Myers
Greetings from Colorado!Our time on home assignment is fast passing us by, and we will soon be returning to Bulgaria.We've found this time to be both... more -
May 09, 2006 - Journal
"…great is Your faithfulness"
by Carole Sydnor
"Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." (Lam 3:... more -
May 04, 2006 - Journal
Thank You So Much
by Duane Binkley
Everyone! I now have only two more chemo treatments left, May 3rd and the 17th.The first time I had the "new" type of chemo I had severe aching ... more -
May 03, 2006 - Journal
"Christ-like Ministry" in other words, H
by Ann Borquist
Dear friends and family: From that time on Jesus began to preach, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near." (Matt. 4:17) What part of Jesu... more -
April 25, 2006 - Journal
Breaking Down Barriers
by Ed Noyes
Had we stumbled into Medieval Europe, with its culture of endemic warfare and the rule of knights here in the heart of Africa?Popes unleashed the Cru... more -
April 18, 2006 - Journal
Reached Capacity Already
by Annie Dieselberg
Dear Friends, Praise God We now have 20 women in our program at NightLight! "Wan," "Nan," "Wondi," and "Ame," have joined us since last ... more -
April 18, 2006 - Journal
Siam Weed Teaching Soil Management Technique
by Wayne Niles
Dear Friends, Around Karawa, about 800 miles to the north of Kinshasa, they call it "Mr. Fuga."In the Kasai region, 600 miles east, they call it "... more -
April 10, 2006 - Journal
He Provides for Our Needs
by Ed Noyes
This week Philippe Kikobo and I made a rapid survey of the district east of the Kwilu River.Because there are Baptist church centers scattered throug... more -
March 27, 2006 - Journal
The Greater Concern Before the Lord
by Ed Noyes
Dear Friends: Last Saturday Miriam, Rose and two literacy supervisor/trainers left for Muzo, some 70kms or so east of Lusekele.They planned a rout... more -
March 20, 2006 - Journal
Demonstration of God’s Love Part 2
by Annie Dieselberg
Ying was seen with a foreign man on the street. We sensed that would be the case but wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt. In the beg... more -
March 16, 2006 - Journal
A Demonstration of God’s Love
by Annie Dieselberg
Was it just a coincidence? What are the chances that we would be in the right place at the right time when a streetwalker passed out? Not... more -
March 16, 2006 - Journal
Ying and Hosea’s Wife
by Annie Dieselberg
Ying was seen with a foreign man on the street. We sensed that would be the case but wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt. In the beg... more -
March 13, 2006 - Journal
The Closing Celebration
by Ann Borquist
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.(I Thess. 5:11) Dear friends and family, We often joke t... more -
March 13, 2006 - Journal
March Prayer Letter
by Annie Dieselberg
Dear Friends, Attached is our March Prayer Letter. Thank you for your faithful prayers and support of NightLight! Blessings, Annie and the... more -
March 07, 2006 - Journal
Graduation
by Kit Ripley
Dear Friends, The six weeks of cool weather in December and January were a real relief, but now we are back to normal. 98 degree afternoons alway... more -
March 03, 2006 - Journal
Internally Displaced People on the Thai/Burma bord
by Duane Binkley
Dear Friends, A year ago, we passed on a request from the Baptist churches in the Karen refugee camps on the Thai/Burma border for help to support... more -
February 21, 2006 - Journal
Update on My Health Situation
by Duane Binkley
Dear Friends, I wanted to send you an update on my health situation since being diagnosed with breast cancer in late December.I met with the docto... more -
February 16, 2006 - Journal
Constant Innovation
by Ed Noyes
In the 1966 Arthur Mosher wrote a thin book entitled "Getting Agriculture Moving."He identified 5 factors essential to transforming agriculture into ... more -
February 15, 2006 - Journal
Injustice on the Streets
by Annie Dieselberg
"The Lord looked and was displeased that there was no justice. He saw that there was no one, he was appalled that there was no one to interv... more -
February 10, 2006 - Journal
"…and I Will Carry You…"
by Carole Sydnor
The King called for the elections of municipal officials to be held on Wednesday, February 8th, 2006. The leaders of the seven n... more -
February 10, 2006 - Journal
To God be the Glory
by Annie Dieselberg
Praise God 10 of our women have now accepted Christ! Women from South Dakota and L.A. came to minister in prayer. They shared their t... more -
February 06, 2006 - Journal
Tsunami Trip to the South of Thailand
by Chuck Fox
Dear Friends: This email comes from the Fox family as we went to the south of Thailand for the building of a Habitat house with six Akha men from... more -
February 01, 2006 - Journal
Trafficking of Eastern European Women to Bangkok
by Annie Dieselberg
"Women from Uzbekistan arrested." For years I have read headlines such as these in the Bangkok Post and been troubled by the increasing number... more -
January 20, 2006 - Journal
Praise God
by Annie Dieselberg
Praise God: • The year is getting off to a great start and we are excited about the promises of God for th... more -
January 19, 2006 - Journal
Travel This New Road
by Duane Binkley
Dear Friends, We wanted to let you know that on December 30th we got word that Marcia has breast cancer.She did some research on the medical car... more -
January 05, 2006 - Journal
Making Christmas Come Alive
by Duane Binkley
God set the example by giving us Jesus at the first Christmas.We respond today by accepting His gift, giving thanks, and passing on gifts of our own ... more -
December 19, 2005 - Journal
Preparing for Jesus
by Carole Sydnor
Winter is here! Once again, the poinsettias are climbing to the sky bursting with their bright red flowers. As the night temperatures drop below free... more -
December 19, 2005 - Journal
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
by Annie Dieselberg
Praise God: Gaet and Lyn have joined us this month bringing our number to 10 women working at NightLight. God is really blessing ... more -
December 07, 2005 - Journal
Something Out of Nothing
by Katherine Niles
Dear friends, How can a thin, all but abandoned woman, with nothing but a crumbling mud hut, manage her two young children, already puffy wit... more -
December 07, 2005 - Journal
MKs Building Bridges
by Ann Borquist
Christ brought us together through his death on the Cross.The Cross got us to embrace, and that was the end of the hostility...Through him we both sh... more -
November 29, 2005 - Journal
We are very Thankful Here
by Ed Noyes
We have currently 3 American couples and 3 German brothers from a Lutheran monastic order in and around Vanga, who will be celebrating Thanksgiving t... more -
November 28, 2005 - Journal
God’s Persistent Love
by Annie Dieselberg
I first met Len about 6 years ago on outreach visits to the Nana area. Len, at the time was 36 and having been abandoned by her husband, cam... more -
November 18, 2005 - Journal
How Can I Walk Away From You?
by Annie Dieselberg
Last night on our way to the bar area for outreach, we stopped to talk to some of the streetwalkers. One of them, "Ay," seemed particularl... more -
November 14, 2005 - Journal
Prayer Letter
by Annie Dieselberg
Praise God: We have 4 new women this month: "Tuk," "Won," "Nuy," and "Ren." "Ren" is someone Annie has been reaching out to for over 6 ye... more -
November 08, 2005 - Journal
Six Little Bags of Rice
by Kit Ripley
Dear Friends, Hello. I hope all is well with you. As Thanksgiving approaches, I think often of my family, and the good holiday memories of ye... more -
November 08, 2005 - Journal
God At Work in a Place Called "SIN"
by Annie Dieselberg
It didn't seem like a very promising night. It was overcast and dark clouds were threatening to rain any minute. I left home discouraged aft... more -
November 03, 2005 - Journal
Rejoice! They’re here.
by Wayne Niles
Dear Friends, Rejoice with us in the safe arrival of 42,000 High yielding oil palm seeds, enough to plant more than 10,000 acres.These are actuall... more -
November 01, 2005 - Journal
Seeds Promised on the Plane Tomorrow
by Ed Noyes
Normally, I would wait until we could seed the white and green stripes of the boxes before saying that the palm seeds arrived.But word arrived this a... more -
October 31, 2005 - Journal
Your Mission Work
by Duane Binkley
Dear Friends, This is the last of the six letters to promote this year's World Mission Offering.Thank you for reading them.It is humbling and at t... more -
October 31, 2005 - Journal
Making History
by Ed Noyes
The people of Lusekele are making history today ... or at least they hope they are making history.The independent electoral commission set up shop in... more -
October 28, 2005 - Journal
Seeds Still Held Hostage
by Ed Noyes
Ah, the saga continues.But in complete obscurity, complete silence from the players in Kinshasa.We can only pray that the Lord shapes the negotiation... more -
October 27, 2005 - Journal
How to Reach the Community
by Wayne Niles
Dear Friends, With a mixture of delight and ambivalence, Mrs. Rita, the nutritionist at the Kintambo Health Center, unpacked several large boxes d... more -
October 27, 2005 - Journal
Follow the Lord and Work Together
by Duane Binkley
Dear Friends, This past summer, with the cooperation of Koinonia Camp & Conference Center in northeast Ohio, we helped send Philip Singkor, the Ge... more -
October 26, 2005 - Journal
What God is Doing in Bulgaria
by Tom Myers
Dear Friends, Life in the US What a busy summer and fall it has been for the Myers family! We can hardly believe it has been nearly four mon... more -
October 25, 2005 - Journal
Prayer Letter October 2005
by Annie Dieselberg
Praise God: "L-d" has left the bars and come to work with us. She was new in the bars and was relieved to have a way out. She... more -
October 17, 2005 - Journal
Encourage the Teachers
by Duane Binkley
Dear Friends, This is the 4th in a series we are writing to encourage participation in the World Mission Offering.Again this year, the offering is... more -
October 17, 2005 - Journal
"A Wretch Like Me"
by Annie Dieselberg
As I walked in the door of a local hotel in the red light area, my ears were instantly bombarded by the voices of two men, American and Brit... more -
October 13, 2005 - Journal
Helping Others Know Who He Is
by Chuck Fox
Dear Friends, When you put a dollar in the offering plate or basket, do you wonder where it goes?When you give to one of the 4 American Baptist sp... more -
October 13, 2005 - Journal
Then Again, A Week Later
by Annie Dieselberg
Back at the Bars Again Tonight oppression and perversion were so strong you could almost touch it. One of our volunteers said, "I usually enjo... more -
October 10, 2005 - Journal
Two Young People from Burma
by Duane Binkley
Dear Friends, Bwae Mo is 10 years old entering the first grade at a refugee camp along the Thai - Burma border.He does not recall his home village... more -
October 10, 2005 - Journal
Healed for Mission
by Ann Borquist
Acts 4:31-35After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God ... more -
October 07, 2005 - Journal
Help Getting Seeds Out of Customs
by Ed Noyes
Dear Friends, As you know we're still waiting for the pre-germinated palm seeds shipped from Costa Rick about 10 days ago.Our contacts in Kinshasa... more -
October 06, 2005 - Journal
Misunderstandings
by Chuck Fox
Dear Friends, Often our journal entries are made up of real and exciting stories of people's lives being changed as they experience God working in... more -
October 06, 2005 - Journal
A Prophet is Not Listened To in His Own Town
by Ed Noyes
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your prayers for rain for us! The comment was made two days ago that peanut seed they thought had di... more -
September 28, 2005 - Journal
If We Keep Following the Lord
by Duane Binkley
Dear Friends, Last week we began a series of letters we will write through the month of October.It is our way of encouraging participation in th... more -
September 28, 2005 - Journal
"I love being at the bars!"
by Annie Dieselberg
That sounds shocking doesn't it? I remember when I first started bar visitations 6 years ago, how my stomach was in knots, how I was shocked... more -
September 27, 2005 - Journal
An Answer to Prayer
by Ed Noyes
This past week the dry season showed no sign of loosening its grip; hazy atmosphere, hot days, sometimes clear nights, parched grass everywhere, and ... more -
September 27, 2005 - Journal
Birthday Cake Evangelism
by Annie Dieselberg
Yesterday we celebrated "T-g's" 36th birthday. One of the team members heard her birthday had just passed and planned a party to celebrate... more -
September 23, 2005 - Journal
Gifts
by Karen Smith
Dear Friends, At times, work at the New Life Center can feel overwhelming. Entrenched societal problems (poverty and corruption) coupled with cult... more -
September 23, 2005 - Journal
Waiting and Praying
by Ed Noyes
Hi, all, We shared some ice cream and cake with the Vanga folk over evening prayers for my birthday this Sunday. I'm a little discouraged and a... more -
September 22, 2005 - Journal
Further the Hope
by Duane Binkley
Dear Friends, A year ago, those of you on our list were receiving a series of letters from us promoting the World Mission Offering.Once again it i... more -
September 21, 2005 - Journal
Hope in Jesus
by Ann Borquist
(1Th. 1:2-3) We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers.We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced b... more -
September 20, 2005 - Journal
Agriculture & Community Health in Congo
by Wayne Niles
Dear friends, We had quite a summer.We sorted, packed, moved, and unpacked so much "stuff" so many times that by the end we were experts, and alle... more -
September 20, 2005 - Journal
God’s Will Be Done
by Annie Dieselberg
Praise God: For all the prayers and encouragement from the Body of Christ! We know we are not alone but part of a wonderful Body of carin... more -
August 30, 2005 - Journal
NightLight Update
by Annie Dieselberg
Praise God: NightLight did really well over the summer under Beng's supervision! The international church hosted us over the summe... more -
August 25, 2005 - Journal
Hydro-Power
by Kit Ripley
Dear Friends, Well, all kinds of excitement to share this month. My trip to the Baptist World Alliance 100th Congress in Birmingham, England was ... more -
August 24, 2005 - Journal
Psalm 121 for the Summer Traveler
by Bucky Sydnor
Psalm 121 NIVI lift up my eyes to the hills – where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker ... more -
August 23, 2005 - Journal
Maybe Monday
by Ed Noyes
This morning four pressing items clamored for attention. First, waste water from the bathtub doused the bathroom floor again after a wonderful shoe ... more -
August 18, 2005 - Journal
Flooding in Chiang Mai
by Duane Binkley
Dear Friends, With airline crashes and such, I am not sure how widespread the news got, but some of you might have heard that Chiang Mai was hit w... more -
August 03, 2005 - Journal
Tangible Way to Warm the Hearts of Others
by Duane Binkley
Dear Friends, From time to time we write about the situation along the Thai-Burma border.Since shortly after World War II, the military government... more -
July 18, 2005 - Journal
God Has Surrounded Us
by Ed Noyes
Thank you all for your intercession and direct help through this transition. Wednesday morning Don and Ken showed up in the dark to pick up packed fo... more -
July 18, 2005 - Journal
What the Lord is Doing In and Through Us
by Ann Borquist
"In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your ol... more -
July 05, 2005 - Journal
Standing in the Gap
by Kit Ripley
Dear Friends, Hello. Hope you are enjoying some nice summer weather. The most exciting news of late is that I had my appendix out on May 30t... more -
June 10, 2005 - Journal
The In-Between Times
by Ed Noyes
This morning the travel agency sent us an itinerary for travel to Congo leaving Portland on July 13.Yesterday afternoon the freight company picked up... more -
June 06, 2005 - Journal
New Life Center’s Recent Involvements
by Karen Smith
Dear Friends of International Ministries, As I write this letter, it's a beautiful morning here in Chiang Mai. Rainy season started about four wee... more -
May 17, 2005 - Journal
Partnerships, Both Here and There
by Ed Noyes
To all of you who partner with us in Congo ministry, This past week I received several e-mails from Timothée Kabila at Lusekele catching u... more -
May 13, 2005 - Journal
Looking for Web-Savvy Partner for Congo Ministry
by Ed Noyes
International mission is not the exclusive domain of a few elite specialists called missionaries. It is a challenge for the whole church. Each pers... more -
May 06, 2005 - Journal
Encouraging One Another
by Kit Ripley
Dear Friends, Hello. Nothing spectacular to report at this time, other than the fact that I just ate the first papaya from the first papaya tree ... more -
April 26, 2005 - Journal
Cross-Cultural Mission
by Ann Borquist
In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Hero... more -
April 13, 2005 - Journal
It was a Picnic!
by Carole Sydnor
It was a picnic!But, not an ordinary picnic! It was a special picnic! It was a family picnic in Kathmandu Valley on the side of a mountain full of ... more -
April 01, 2005 - Journal
Books that Help Missions
by Duane Binkley
Dear Friends, Do you like books?The Springfield Baptist Church near Akron, Ohio has started a discount, on-line book store called Springfldbooks... more -
April 01, 2005 - Journal
The Missionary Life
by Ann Borquist
If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy ... more -
March 29, 2005 - Journal
Christ Can Give Us Life
by Duane Binkley
Happy Easter from Thailand! Coming from the northern part of the US, I remember the comparisons of Christ rising from death with the greening of... more -
March 29, 2005 - Journal
Praise the Lord for Small Miracles
by Kit Ripley
Dear Friends, Christos Anesti!! Happy Easter. I hope you had a good time celebrating the holidays with your family and friends. The last few... more -
March 22, 2005 - Journal
Literacy Team On the Road Again
by Ed Noyes
Dear friends, In February, after more than four years of discussion with people of the town of Feshi, in southern Bandundu Province, our literacy ... more -
March 18, 2005 - Journal
Celebrating New Life
by Tom Myers
Dear Friends, Spring is slowly making its way into Bulgaria, and we are thankful! We had extremely cold weather and lots of snow throughout ... more -
March 17, 2005 - Journal
Follow the Word of the Lord and Work Together
by Wayne Niles
Dear Friends, I recently visited a Baptist church community on the outskirts of Kinshasa where we saw 600 school children, sitting on the floor be... more -
March 17, 2005 - Journal
A Light in the Darkness
by Annie Dieselberg
NightLight Ministryhas become a reality. As we stepped forward in faith, God began to provide incredible opportunities. Immediately we were ... more -
March 16, 2005 - Journal
Able to Offer Something by Our Presence
by Chuck Fox
Our last journal entry talked about the involvement of our children's school, the Family Learning Center of Chiang Rai, in a project to help in the S... more -
March 11, 2005 - Journal
IM MK Baptism
by Wayne Niles
Dear Friends and Family: I'm sure you share our joy that this passel of Congo MK's were baptized on Sunday, March 6, 2005 by Mike Lowery along with ... more -
March 11, 2005 - Journal
Your Efforts and Sacrifices
by Duane Binkley
Greetings from Thailand, As you know, there was an extraordinary effort this past year to support the World Mission Offering.To prevent the loss o... more -
March 10, 2005 - Journal
Praise and Thanksgiving
by Ann Borquist
Dear friends and family, How do you help a non-English speaker pronounce the words Deuteronomy, thirsty, earth, and righteousness, or hear the differ... more -
March 02, 2005 - Journal
Good News!
by Ed Noyes
It's always fun to share good news -- this past Wednesday afternoon Eleazar Ziherambere, our interim director for Africa, told us we can begin making... more -
February 22, 2005 - Journal
Imagination Motivated and Directed by God’s Love
by Ed Noyes
In Tom Hanks' epic HBO series on our national program to explore the moon - From the Earth to the Moon - Frank Borman testifies before a congressiona... more -
February 16, 2005 - Journal
Colleagues in Agriculture
by Ed Noyes
Timothée Kabila, our colleague at the Lusekele agricultural development center, wrote yesterday that Marthe, his wife, was still in the hospit... more -
February 14, 2005 - Journal
Issues of Life and Death
by Kit Ripley
Dear Friends, So much has occurred here within the last two months since I wrote to you. How can I put it all into words? The tsunami on Decemb... more -
February 08, 2005 - Journal
A Flower Blooming in the Desert
by Carole Sydnor
On Tuesday morning, February 8th, international connections for phone calls and internet connections were restored. These were our thoughts this past w... more -
February 07, 2005 - Journal
Helping with Teams to the South of Thailand
by Chuck Fox
Dear Friends: This really is our first occasion to send out our group prayer letter with a bit of news. We wanted to do this on a more regular ba... more -
February 01, 2005 - Journal
All We Can Do Is Trust the Lord
by Duane Binkley
Dear Friends, On January 26, exactly one month after the tsunami hit, I had the opportunity to visit a part of the area in Thailand that was hit b... more -
January 18, 2005 - Journal
Pray for Marthe
by Ed Noyes
Timothée's e-mail arrived in the middle of our 10-day trip to southern California to take Mark and Rebecca back to school and see Miriam's par... more -
January 10, 2005 - Journal
Facilitating the Efforts of Others
by Duane Binkley
Dear Friends, We continue to get a lot of correspondence related to the tsunami and relief efforts so I thought I should send an update.The consen... more -
January 05, 2005 - Journal
What the New Year Brings
by Jeff Dieselberg
Dear Friends, Thank you for being so loyal in your prayer support during this time. Our UTC team returned very late on Thursday in time to ring... more -
January 04, 2005 - Journal
Tsunami Relief in Thailand
by Duane Binkley
Dear Friends, We have had a number of enquiries about our welfare with all the publicity the tsunamis have been receiving.We appreciate all your p... more -
December 20, 2004 - Journal
Gifts of the Season
by Tom Myers
Christmas greetings from Bulgaria! The first snow of the year has finally arrived and we have 2-3 inches waiting to be shoveled off the walk tomorro... more -
December 17, 2004 - Journal
Winter is Coming!
by Carole Sydnor
It can be seen and felt all around, both in nature and daily living! One November morning at 6:15 am it was absolutely beautiful outside! The nearl... more -
December 07, 2004 - Journal
New Hope, New Vision and New Determination
by Ed Noyes
To our extended family (counted according to blood and enlarged through the sharing of a vision for fulfilling God's purpose in the world): Yester... more -
December 03, 2004 - Journal
Remembering Yesterday
by Kit Ripley
Dear Friends, Hello. I hope all is well with you and that you had a festive Thanksgiving holiday. I enjoyed turkey, mashed potatoes and all the ... more -
December 01, 2004 - Journal
No Matter the Path
by Duane Binkley
Dear Friends, With Thanksgiving just passed we continue to be excited by the response to the World Mission Offering.We heard from Valley Forge rec... more -
November 22, 2004 - Journal
Loss of Ann’s Brother
by Ann Borquist
Dear friends, The phone rang this morning at around 3:45 am with the news of Ann's older brother's death yesterday (Sunday) in Washington State.... more -
November 18, 2004 - Journal
Bringing Great Glory to His Name
by Wayne Niles
Dear Friends in Mission, Tambourines rattling, three girls, perhaps 7 years old, scampered over the cleanly swept sand floor to the front of the ... more -
November 09, 2004 - Journal
A Lesson From My Squirrel
by Annie Dieselberg
I have a pet squirrel named Sahara. This morning as I was having devotions I looked outside and saw a wild squirrel running freely through th... more -
October 31, 2004 - Journal
In Danger
by Annie Dieselberg
Dear Friends, Looking over our records of supporters I am touched by the generosity and compassion of so many. I can only imagine where we wo... more -
October 27, 2004 - Journal
World Mission Offering
by Duane Binkley
Dear Friends, This is the last of the 9 letters to promote this year's World Mission Offering.Thank you for reading them.It is humbling and very gra... more -
October 25, 2004 - Journal
His Mercy and Love is Evident
by Ed Noyes
Dear friends, I was just checking back, and realized that I have not written anything about what's happened in our literacy ministry since last Sep... more -
October 25, 2004 - Journal
Ode to the Virtues of Convenience
by Kit Ripley
I recently returned home to Thailand from a 2-month trip to the U.S. It was a great time to see family, reconnect with old friends, and meet all kind... more -
October 21, 2004 - Journal
Prayer Request for Marthe Kabila
by Ed Noyes
Dear prayer partners, We have been away from home for a week sharing the Congo ministry with folks in northern California. What a pleasure to be ab... more -
October 20, 2004 - Journal
Meeting Challenges
by Duane Binkley
Dear Friends, We all have our challenges.A couple months ago I went with a team of Karen evangelism leaders to the Umphang area, about a 10-hour dri... more -
October 18, 2004 - Journal
Evidence of Ministries
by Chuck Fox
Once a month, I have been trying to get to different Akha villages over the course of a weekend to visit and encourage the women.There is a team of t... more -
October 13, 2004 - Journal
God Please Lead Us in Change
by Karen Smith
Dear Friends of International Ministries, The Lahu staff of the New Life Center (NLC) is on the brink of finishing a spectacularly successful projec... more -
October 13, 2004 - Journal
Maps May Show…but God Knows
by Duane Binkley
Dear Friends, A map of Thailand shows some areas that are well developed and highly modernized like Bangkok & Chiang Mai.There are also some empty s... more -
October 06, 2004 - Journal
The Future is as Bright as the Promises of God
by Duane Binkley
The man and his family don't want much.They would be happy if they could stay in their village, live in a bamboo house, and raise enough rice to ea... more -
September 29, 2004 - Journal
Making a Difference in the Lives of People
by Duane Binkley
We first knew Samahn as a child in Mae Sariang.His family was one of the first Christians among the Pwo Karen in the area.Samahn's parents were open to... more -
September 22, 2004 - Journal
New Ministries to Reach the Urban Tribal People
by Duane Binkley
John Grisham's novel, "A Painted House" was about a boy and his family living in the rural south but eventually moving north for jobs in the cities of ... more -
September 21, 2004 - Journal
God is Doing a New Thing
by Ann Borquist
Dear friends, God is doing a new thing!Meet Cecilia and Isabel, two young Brazilian sisters in Christ who are preparing to serve as missionaries in ... more -
September 15, 2004 - Journal
Joining Hands with the Akha
by Chuck Fox
It is already September of 2004 and now our family has been back in Chiang Rai, Thailand since January of this year. We spent ten months in the US on o... more -
September 15, 2004 - Journal
World Wide Wave of Worship
by Duane Binkley
Dear Friends, This is the third of 9 letters we are writing in support of the American Baptist Churches' World Mission Offering.This is the offering... more -
September 10, 2004 - Journal
An Eternal Impact on our Lives
by Tom Myers
Greetings from Bulgaria! Over the past weeks our family has had a great time watching the Olympic Games. One television station had Olympic coverag... more -
September 08, 2004 - Journal
Walking into this by Faith
by Wayne Niles
Dear friends, We depart for the Democratic Republic of the Congo September 17th. If this news is surprising to you, it has been to us too!In our las... more -
September 08, 2004 - Journal
Background of the Problem We Face
by Duane Binkley
Dear Friends, This is the second of a series of letters we're writing to you in support of the American Baptist Churches (ABC) World Mission Offerin... more -
September 01, 2004 - Journal
This Year’s Offering is So Critical
by Duane Binkley
Dear Friends, This letter will be different than most that we write.Usually, we tell a story related to what is happening in Thailand, but today we ... more -
August 12, 2004 - Journal
Partnering with Jesus Christ to Change the World
by Ed Noyes
To all of you who stand alongside us in ministry, A week ago, the World Mission Conference ended with a challenge.A vast spiritual battle rages arou... more -
July 30, 2004 - Journal
The Measure of an American Missionary
by Kit Ripley
The Measure of an American Missionary By Kit Ripley, Thailand I have always thought that the ability to measure a length was a rather basic skill.... more -
July 19, 2004 - Journal
It is a Wonder to Behold!
by Bucky Sydnor
Nestled in with the other district-level government buildings at the District capital of Beshisahar are several renovated and new buildings with ... more -
July 19, 2004 - Journal
Becoming Brazilians
by Ann Borquist
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: "So, Asa is really a Brazilian now!"What amazing words to hear, and at such an unexpected time.We were with fri... more -
July 06, 2004 - Journal
OGHS Grants are Being Put to Use
by Tom Myers
Greetings from Bulgaria! How exciting it was for us to receive the summer edition of the American Baptists "In Mission" magazine and see Bulgaria so... more -
June 15, 2004 - Journal
Opportunities in the U.S. & Thailand
by Karen Smith
Dearest Friends, As I write this it's a rainy, humid morning in Chiang Mai. I have been back in Thailand for almost two months now…and re-engaging... more -
June 01, 2004 - Journal
This New Journey
by Ann Borquist
Dear friends and family: As we prepare to start missionary service in Brazil next month, we're starting to feel a bit like Abraham and Sarah.A "well... more -
May 19, 2004 - Journal
A Rainbow of Hope
by Kit Ripley
Dear Friends, Greetings from Thailand! It's hard to believe that two months have gone by since I last sent you a journal entry! I'm thinking abou... more -
May 05, 2004 - Journal
In an Old Testament Way
by Bucky Sydnor
You could not hear a thing. The rain beating down on the tin roof simply drowned out all communication, and it wasn't even supposed to be raining, or a... more -
May 03, 2004 - Journal
Perseverance, Character and Hope
by Duane Binkley
A couple months ago, I was first told about a group of 17 Karen families in a village named Kuita.These 17 families are being led by a trio of traditio... more -
April 21, 2004 - Journal
The Crisis And Mobile Schools
by Ed Noyes
Last year, Pastor Ngalubenge, the Baptist Convention's coordinator for evangelism and discipleship, gathered three alarming statistics.First, more than... more -
April 21, 2004 - Journal
Mobile Schools
by Ed Noyes
In the last segment, I spoke of the urgency of leadership training for Baptist churches in western Congo and the mobile school initiative that Pastor N... more -
April 13, 2004 - Journal
Oh, the Trials of Technology!
by Ed Noyes
Over the past three years we have rejoiced at having the simplest of e-mail connections 7 kilometers away in Vanga.And last year a limited Internet con... more -
March 22, 2004 - Journal
We are Not Misplaced
by Kit Ripley
Hello, friends. Hope all is well with you. I am enjoying my new home here in Chiang Mai, and continuing to get to know my neighbors. The weather is ... more -
March 17, 2004 - Journal
Joy on Their Faces and Hope in Their Voices
by Tom Myers
Although there is still snow on the mountains around Sofia, we are beginning to anticipate the arrival of spring.On March 1st Bulgarians celebrate Baba... more -
March 15, 2004 - Journal
Getting Settled
by Bucky Sydnor
Greetings from the top of the world! God has surely answered all your prayers and has been with us all along the way as we have returned to Nepal afte... more -
March 11, 2004 - Journal
A Rocky Road to a Genuine Interest in Christ
by John Coats
We ask for your prayers for the days ahead for we expect the situation here may soon become rather serious.I have just discovered that at least two of ... more -
March 11, 2004 - Journal
God in His Mercy, Protected Us
by Wayne Niles
We continue to thank God for each peaceful passing day, and for the calm, which the Cap Haitian area enjoys. Truly God has blessed this area with peac... more -
March 09, 2004 - Journal
A Tumultuous Time in Haiti
by Wayne Niles
Dear Friends, We have been asked to post a journal about the last few weeks in Haiti during this tumultuous time. Following are several emails we sent... more -
March 08, 2004 - Journal
We Do Not Work Alone
by Duane Binkley
The multiple lane road reduced itself to 4 lanes, then to two, then to one.Eventually the pavement ended and the dust started.Finally the road itself e... more -
March 03, 2004 - Journal
Information Lost
by John Coats
Our hard disk on our computer just died a few days ago.Some of you had written us and encouraged us and some of you were probably expecting replies, bu... more -
February 27, 2004 - Journal
Flowers of Compassion Stateside
by Annie Dieselberg
Dear Friends, The Ladies of Flowers of Compassion have been working hard getting ready for this year's Easter Season. A shipment of bea... more -
February 23, 2004 - Journal
Tangible Improvements
by Ed Noyes
Saturday morning two weeks ago, Philippe, Gervais, Jean Luc and I sat around an old power sprayer unit.Four bolts on top of the tank show where the gas... more -
February 17, 2004 - Journal
Projects Update
by John Coats
A number of you have asked about our work and projects.I realize I haven't said much about them in recent journals so will start tying to catch up with... more -
February 06, 2004 - Journal
St. Valentine’s Day Roses and Easter Lilies
by Annie Dieselberg
available now from the "Flowers of Compassion" mission project in Bangkok, Thailand. "Flowers of Compassion" is a Christian Micro-Enterprise ... more -
February 05, 2004 - Journal
Allegiance To Jesus
by John Coats
I have received a number of emails from folks wondering what's happened to us, why we are not answering or sending out emails.I apologize.We have simpl... more -
January 30, 2004 - Journal
God Leading the Way
by Ed Noyes
If we want to have some inkling of the future of our society look at our children.The sense of right and wrong, respect for others, the willingness to ... more -
January 21, 2004 - Journal
14 Buddhists for Christmas
by Kit Ripley
Dear Friends, Hello. The holiday season brought with it all kinds of changes, and blessings in many forms. Praise God that the move to Chiang Mai ... more -
January 20, 2004 - Journal
Blessings in the Midst of an Ordeal
by Ed Noyes
Sometimes the most routine trips turn into the most unexpected ordeals.Tuesday, December 16, early afternoon, the third-year agriculture students had f... more -
December 26, 2003 - Journal
"Where Are You Christmas?"
by Jeff Dieselberg
"Where Are You Christmas" Little Cindy Loo Who sang in "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" when she felt everyone was lost in the material trappings of Ch... more -
December 16, 2003 - Journal
His Grace And Goodness
by John Coats
THANK YOUI want to thank all of you again for your World Mission Offerings.Your gifts are extra appreciated this year as IM is experiencing serious ... more -
December 11, 2003 - Journal
The Dark and Light of Christmas
by Ed Noyes
The clusters of berries on the quinina trees have turned a brilliant red, new peanuts and roast corn on the cob are plentiful for many people, as pe... more -
December 10, 2003 - Journal
To Lead Us Each Step Of Our Lives
by Duane Binkley
It was not only a hard day at the office it was a hard week.The week started in the midst of an unscheduled trip to one of the far-flung mission sta... more -
December 09, 2003 - Journal
A Missionary’s Purpose
by Ed Noyes
What is the focus for today?What hat do I put on?Sometimes the answer is not so easy to give.For example, today I led 3rd-year agricultural edu... more -
December 03, 2003 - Journal
Our Great Thankfulness
by Tom Myers
Dear Friends, For this edition of our journal we want to share with you a thank you letter we recently received from one of the women who received o... more -
December 03, 2003 - Journal
Dee’s Goodness in God’s Eyes
by Kit Ripley
Dear Friends, The last few months have been a whirlwind of activity. And there is much to be thankful for! I celebrated my birthday on Nov 11, ... more -
November 20, 2003 - Journal
Carry On When The Going Gets Rocky
by Wayne Niles
Dear Friends, Last Monday Katherine got home from her trip to the Danda clinic earlier than usual (that is before dark). The old Isuzu trooper ea... more -
November 11, 2003 - Journal
Dude, Where’s my Car?
by Annie Dieselberg
Greetings sisters and brothers in Christ! As you read this article, you may find yourself needing a quick summary or a quick list of hot facts... more -
November 10, 2003 - Journal
Flowers of Compassion for Christmas
by Annie Dieselberg
It is very hot here in Bangkok, but I realize that in the US the climate is cooling and advertisers will soon be urg... more -
November 10, 2003 - Journal
God Delivers in His Time
by Annie Dieselberg
Several months ago we had been visiting a bar named Goldfinger. The atmosphere was very oppressive so we prayed intensely even when in the ... more -
October 17, 2003 - Journal
Downs and Ups
by Ed Noyes
What do you do when 15,000 palm seeds arrive unannounced in the Congo customs warehouse at the end of the month and the customs agents (and fifteen... more -
October 17, 2003 - Journal
How They Can Help Their Fellow Church Members And
by Ed Noyes
We originally planned to do our literacy teacher's training at Kwa-Mouth at the end of April, but plans fell through and we postponed it to the end of ... more -
October 16, 2003 - Journal
Conflicts, Patience and Prayers
by John Coats
A few weeks ago Deb and I met with Pastor Sok's supervisor.I told him we wanted to meet with him because we were very concerned with the teachings of t... more -
October 03, 2003 - Journal
Mustard Seeds & Coffee Beans
by Duane Binkley
The parable of the mustard seed teaches us that a little faith can accomplish great things.A parallel might be made that things that start small can... more -
September 29, 2003 - Journal
Moving On
by Ed Noyes
How do you feel when you have been pleading with God for a certain something to happen and it doesn't?It's not too hard to accept when the ans... more -
September 25, 2003 - Journal
Celebrations and Conflicts
by Kit Ripley
Dear Friends and Encouragers! Hello. I hope all is going well for you and your church. I have lots of things to share with you this month. It's ... more -
September 23, 2003 - Journal
God’s Will Be Done
by Tom Myers
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! We would like you to meet a few people from Bulgaria. This is Veska and her husband Ratcho alon... more -
September 12, 2003 - Journal
The next couple of weeks are chocked full of movem
by Ed Noyes
Miriam leaves for Kinshasa today, to start a boat trip up the Congo River to Kwamouth.She and Rose Mayala will lead another in the series of trainin... more -
September 08, 2003 - Journal
"Is anything too hard for me?" Jeremiah
by Annie Dieselberg
This word was given to Rahab's staff member, Maime, when she cried out to God over a gross injustice. Her family had just received a lett... more -
August 22, 2003 - Journal
August Update, Part One
by John Coats
I want first to say to all of you that have been providing financial support for us through World Missions Offering, United Missions, or directly throu... more -
August 21, 2003 - Journal
The Future for ISP Milundi
by Ed Noyes
Lusekele, August 21, 2003 God, what is your vision of the future for ISP Milundu? For two years the Institut Supérieur Pédagogique Milu... more -
August 20, 2003 - Journal
Back to School
by Ed Noyes
Lusekele, August 20, 2003 Today the house is quiet. The piano isn't ringing with the calypso of "It is the joy of my heart" or the intricacies of a cl... more -
August 19, 2003 - Journal
Yasa Bongo Rural Health Zone
by Ed Noyes
The Yasa-Bonga rural health zone resembles the Vanga area: large villages, dwindling forest land, area wide malnutrition hits 25% of the children under... more -
July 31, 2003 - Journal
A Motorcycle Taxi Driver and a Missionary
by Kit Ripley
Kit Ripley, Thailand Hello, friends. Hope your summer is going well, and that you have been able to take some well-needed R&R. The Thai language ... more -
July 28, 2003 - Journal
A Church Divided
by John Coats
Debra and John Coats, Cambodia Thanks to all of you who continue to pray - and encourage us.We're well blessed.I apologize for not sending out a journ... more -
July 28, 2003 - Journal
Shedding Light on the Crisis
by John Coats
Debra and John Coats, Cambodia Last week Pastor Sok's supervisor, in Phnom Penh, kindly agreed to meet with me. The meeting I thought went okay.... more -
July 21, 2003 - Journal
New Proposal for Congo
by Ed Noyes
Ed and Miriam Noyes, Democratic Republic of Congo Dear family and friends, Many of you know that Ed has been part of a multi-disciplinary team prepa... more -
July 17, 2003 - Journal
BULGARIA: Country of Contrasts
by Tom Myers
We know two women named Svetla. Two very different women. THE FIRST...... One is our landlady, an attractive, well-dressed woman in her fifties. ... more -
July 14, 2003 - Journal
New Developments
by John Coats
New DevelopmentsDebra and John Coats, Cambodia1st July Journal Many of you have continued to let us know that you are still praying for the church... more -
July 14, 2003 - Journal
Adjusting to life back in Thailand
by Duane Binkley
Duane and Marcia Binkley, Thailand A short time can make a big difference.On the afternoon of June 9th we climbed into a plane and began the trek back... more -
July 11, 2003 - Journal
Changes in the Congo
by Ed Noyes
Changes in the Congo Ed and Miriam Noyes, Congo To you who share the joy of serving the Lord in Congo, The land across the dirt track in front of... more -
July 01, 2003 - Journal
Maddening Mixture Of Opportunities And Challenges
by Ed Noyes
Farmers in the Vanga area harvest second-season crops and take a very brief breather before clearing fields for the main rainy season in September.... more -
June 30, 2003 - Journal
Lessons in Toilet Etiquette
by Kit Ripley
Hello friends! How is your summer going? In Thailand, we are starting to move into the rainy season. So it's both hot and wet! But at least when... more -
June 25, 2003 - Journal
The Value Of The Skills I Pass On
by Wayne Niles
Dear in Friends,June 23, 2003 You wouldn't think that offering to overhaul someone's vehicle would be an evangelistic activity, but that happened... more -
June 23, 2003 - Journal
God Does Answer Prayer
by Annie Dieselberg
"I will say to the captives, ‘Come out, and to those in darkness,' ‘Be free!" Isaiah 49:9 God does answer prayers – although not alway... more -
June 20, 2003 - Journal
Our Actions Say Much More Than Our Words
by John Coats
Please continue to pray for Mr. Bot.He is struggling. Last Sunday he did not present his document to Pastor Sok and the congregation as he had in... more -
June 10, 2003 - Journal
God Has Been At Work!
by John Coats
Last night at 1:00 am, six men with a couple automatic rifles broke through Mr. Bot's (the assistant pastor) front gate and unsuccessfully tried to ... more -
June 06, 2003 - Journal
With The Spirit’s Leading
by John Coats
Again, I want to thank all of you who are praying for the situation here. May God be faithful, as I believe He will be.I write this journal primaril... more -
May 29, 2003 - Journal
Speak the Truth in Love
by John Coats
This last Saturday I sat down with Pastor Sok once again.I have felt for a very long time that God was preparing me to talk with him about his leade... more -
May 29, 2003 - Journal
A Great Cloud Of Witnesses
by Duane Binkley
Dear Friends, It is hard to believe, but our year in the US is nearly finished.A week from Monday, June 9th, we'll be on our way back to Thailand... more -
May 27, 2003 - Journal
What’s Next?
by John Coats
We cannot thank you all enough.So many of you are praying for us and for the church here.May God continue to be faithful.Thank you for your faithful... more -
May 19, 2003 - Journal
Keep Praying, It’s Not Over Yet
by John Coats
We have received so many messages telling us of the great number of people who are praying for us, the church situation here, and the two pastors. T... more -
May 15, 2003 - Journal
Things Here Are Moving Fast
by John Coats
Three weeks ago I started teaching a long-term class on God to my own development staff.All but one of my staff now profess a faith in Christ, but s... more -
May 12, 2003 - Journal
To Read And Write Is Just The Beginning
by Ed Noyes
Dear friends, Back in March I told you that we were getting ready to do a literacy teacher training in a fairly new evangelism area of the c... more -
May 11, 2003 - Journal
Resources To Produce The Modest Fruits Of Prosperi
by Ed Noyes
Dear family, Calvary Baptist co-workers, and other partners, When we're sick or hurt, our whole world seems to shrink to the confines of our own ... more -
May 09, 2003 - Journal
Tumble Into The Mixing Bowl Of Life
by Ed Noyes
We all have days where everything seems to go right.Other days disasters seem to bunch up in the wings eagerly jostling each other for their chance... more -
May 05, 2003 - Journal
By God’s Grace
by John Coats
Thanks to all of you who have prayed about the meeting with the government health clinic.The meeting did occur.And to our pleasant surprise, after s... more -
April 28, 2003 - Journal
Pray Today
by John Coats
This will be a short journal.I hope to write another in a few days on recent happenings with the church and Pastor Sok, but meanwhile we ask for pra... more -
April 21, 2003 - Journal
Beginnings
by Tom Myers
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to Webster's New World Dictionary "beginning" is defined as: 1. a starting, 2. the ti... more -
April 21, 2003 - Journal
Baptized - Whether You Like It Or Not
by Kit Ripley
Hello, friends. Happy Easter! What a blessing that Christ is risen! Our sins are forgiven and we can now be reconciled to God. I just love East... more -
April 17, 2003 - Journal
Busy Adjusting in the USA
by Chuck Fox
Dear Friends, It has been a month since we returned to the USA and settled into our new temporary home. We plan to live here until January 2004 when... more -
April 09, 2003 - Journal
Visit To Milundu Village
by Ed Noyes
VISIT TO MILUNDU VILLAGE, LUNIUNGU SECTOR ASSOCIATION OF LUNIUNGU FISH-FARMERS HIGH-YIELDING HYBRID OIL PALM PROJECT Pictures were taken on Fe... more -
April 08, 2003 - Journal
Literacy In Moanza
by Ed Noyes
In our last report, after our training trip to Mbali, we were traveled out and wanted to stay at home for a bit.And so we did, taking part in our wo... more -
April 08, 2003 - Journal
February Update on Oil Palm Project
by Ed Noyes
Many of you will remember that ACDI Lusekele, the Baptist agricultural extension program working in the central Kwilu River region, launched an expe... more -
April 02, 2003 - Journal
Helping Others In Need Is Our Obedience To God
by John Coats
So many of you have written us cards and letters, and many of you and your churches have sent gifts for both our ministry and family.Please know tha... more -
March 25, 2003 - Journal
Culture Clash Case Study
by Kit Ripley
Hello friends! This month, I have decided to write up a real case study. This is a situation I faced at language school last month and the outcome is... more -
March 03, 2003 - Journal
God’s Miraculous Ways
by Annie Dieselberg
God is doing wonderful things at Rahab Ministries. In the last 4 months 8 women left the bars and more are interested. Rahab staff can testify ... more -
February 28, 2003 - Journal
Christ-Like Mission
by Ed Noyes
FightingMalnutritionThe second rainy season is really the best time for producing cowpea seed in the central Kwilu River region.But maximizing the seed... more -
February 10, 2003 - Journal
Anti-Trafficking Task Force
by Karen Smith
Dear Friends, One of the blessings of working at the New Life Center (NLC) is the fact that it is a well-established organization here in northern T... more -
February 04, 2003 - Journal
Work Of The Kingdom Of God
by Kit Ripley
I am continually amazed at the Spirit of God, blowing all around me. His grace just has no limits. On January 5, I went to church as usual. There wa... more -
January 27, 2003 - Journal
Anticipation To What God Has In Store
by Tom Myers
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! As we start a new year, we reflect on what has happened in our lives over the past year, and look wi... more -
January 23, 2003 - Journal
The Holy Spirit Moves in the Akha Village of Mehte
by Chuck Fox
I write this story to you because it is fresh upon my mind. I must also say that it was a privilege for me to be able to witness God at work in the Ak... more -
January 21, 2003 - Journal
God Will Be In This Situation Too
by John Coats
Not long after I wrote my last writing about the Tuberculosis (TB) project, provincial health officials reneged on a couple conditions they had agreed ... more -
January 21, 2003 - Journal
New Year Challenges
by Duane Binkley
Dear Friends, Greetings in this new year that we have been given.One of our challenges may be remembering to write 2003 on our checks even though it... more -
January 10, 2003 - Journal
Vacation Bible School and Retreat
by Karen Smith
Dear Friends, December is always a flurry of activity at the New Life Center. The residents continue to attend school, but all the tribal churches a... more -
January 06, 2003 - Journal
Christmas Greetings
by Duane Binkley
Dear Friends, Greetings to you all at Christmas!When in Thailand, we sometimes think that if it was just colder outside it might feel more like Chri... more -
January 06, 2003 - Journal
The Work of the Holy Spirit
by Charles DeRolf
Kanto Gakuin Church celebrated Christmas today with a beautiful worship service filled with the Holy Spirit. There were two baptisms that highli... more -
December 19, 2002 - Journal
Christmas in Bulgaria
by Tom Myers
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Bulgaria!The weather has turned cold and there is sno... more -
December 18, 2002 - Journal
Sampling of CBCO Projects 2002
by Ed Noyes
Neighborhood Water Supply in KikwitThe leadership of the Kwilu-Kikwit region of CBCO completed a 14,000-gallon (50,000 liter) fresh-water cistern in th... more -
December 17, 2002 - Journal
New Life
by Chuck Fox
Dear Friends, As we come to the writing of this letter and the beginning of a new year, our family is facing another big transition as we prepare to... more -
December 12, 2002 - Journal
God is Good
by John Coats
We have great news.God has been very good again, and working a little magic.You may want to read our last journal so you can have some background for t... more -
December 10, 2002 - Journal
The King’s Birthday
by Kit Ripley
I am settling into my new apartment, grateful for the home God has provided. I have a place with air conditioning, hot water in the shower, a queen be... more -
December 09, 2002 - Journal
Do Not Withhold Good From Those Who Deserve It
by John Coats
Deb and I are grateful to God for all that He is doing here.And thanks again to all of you who have been faithfully praying for the church situation he... more -
November 25, 2002 - Journal
Serving The Gospel Here In Congo
by Ed Noyes
I'm just back from that "remote corner of Bandundu Province", my destination when we last wrote you in early October.Mbali-Iboma is about 60 miles nort... more -
November 13, 2002 - Journal
God as Our Guide
by Charles DeRolf
Dear All, Here it is November and the Ginko trees I can see as I sit at my desk are turning a beautiful golden yellow, telling me winter will be... more -
October 30, 2002 - Journal
Thai Tales
by Kit Ripley
It's 1:30 pm; Los Angeles time and we are going to land in Taipei soon for a layover on the way to Bangkok.The stewardess just announced the landing ti... more -
October 22, 2002 - Journal
Can A Mother Forget
by Annie Dieselberg
Pon works at Charoen Krung Maitrichit Baptist Church, directing the Compassion partnership, which sponsors 150 childre... more -
October 22, 2002 - Journal
He Rescued Me Because He Delights In Me
by Annie Dieselberg
In May I wrote about 18 year old Olicia, who had run away from a professional trafficking ring only to end up at the immigration detention cent... more -
October 07, 2002 - Journal
Prison of Pride
by John Coats
Many of you have been praying for our situation here, and many have written us letters of encouragement.Thanks so very much! Two weeks ago, during the... more -
October 07, 2002 - Journal
Our Hope Rests In Him
by Ed Noyes
Dear family, Calvary Baptist co-workers, and other partners, Lightning flickers off to the east, but no thunder rolls reach us through the thick air... more -
September 30, 2002 - Journal
Wisdom And Patience
by John Coats
We now know a bit more about the church split.Last Christmas, there was a split in the church.A number of the Christians live in one particular distant... more -
September 23, 2002 - Journal
August Journal Entry
by John Coats
We have now been back in Cambodia one month now.It's been rough going.It took a few weeks to adjust to a living situation without electricity, runnin... more -
September 23, 2002 - Journal
July Journal Entry
by John Coats
In less than 3 weeks we will be landing in Phnom Penh.We are going to very much miss our time here, the fellowship we've had, and our families and fr... more -
September 10, 2002 - Journal
A Season for Learning and Giving
by Tom Myers
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! The summer passed in a flash, and now fall is fast approaching.Our two boys have been back in schoo... more -
September 06, 2002 - Journal
We’re Being Watched!
by Duane Binkley
Each year, usually in late March or early April, the Christian groups that we work with hold large, annual meetings.The Lahu Baptist Convention's "Mass... more -
August 26, 2002 - Journal
Every New Day
by Karen Smith
"Every New Day" Dear Friends, There's a beautiful worship song that's been going through my mind over the past few months. It's called "Every New... more -
August 12, 2002 - Journal
Ministry in Bulgaria
by Tom Myers
Ministry in Bulgaria Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! Ginka is the leader of the church in the small village of Kasashka Reka in the... more -
July 31, 2002 - Journal
Singing in the Hills
by Chuck Fox
Singing in the Hills Exodus 14:30-15:1 That day the Lord saved Israel from the hands of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians lying dead on... more -
June 29, 2002 - Journal
Can a bokor put a person’s soul in a bottle?"
by Wayne Niles
Dear friends, "Can a bokor put a person's soul in a bottle?" Pastor Amors asked thoughtfully looking around the room.Some of the workshop participants... more -
June 17, 2002 - Journal
Making A Difference
by Chuck Fox
Our house is located about one-half mile from the largest military base in the area. It occurred to us about three weeks ago when all of Chiang Rai Ci... more -
May 23, 2002 - Journal
Laboratory At The Danda Clinic!
by Wayne Niles
Dear friends, We now have a wonderful lab at the Danda clinic! Until January, any patient needing laboratory tests had to go (by foot, donkey, or pub... more -
May 20, 2002 - Journal
Easter in Bulgaria
by Tom Myers
CHRISTOS VOZKRECE! VOESTUHYA VOZKRECE! Although all of you in the United States celebrated Easter back in March, the Bulgarians use the Easter... more -
May 14, 2002 - Journal
Our Time Home
by John Coats
Our year home has gone very quickly.We have enjoyed our time home, though Deb feels it's been too busy.God has continued to answer our many prayers.The... more -
May 13, 2002 - Journal
Faith and Strength
by Annie Dieselberg
On my way in to Rahab Tuesday night, I considered which bar we should visit that night. I hadn't been to Firecat for a long time and there was ... more -
April 30, 2002 - Journal
Trafficked
by Annie Dieselberg
My last day of vacation and Skyler's birthday, I was headed back home after a stop at the Tiger Zoo, when my friend called me with an urgent si... more -
April 17, 2002 - Journal
First Fruits
by Ed Noyes
As you know, our move to Lusekele came from a desire to do something about malnutrition in one of the most densely populated areas of western Congo. W... more -
April 12, 2002 - Journal
The Story of the Akha Village - Mehter
by Chuck Fox
It was last November (2001) that two evangelists and I first visited the Akha village of Mehter located outside the city of Doi Mae Salong, not too fa... more -
April 12, 2002 - Journal
Replacing Fear with Joy (Wayne)
by Wayne Niles
Have you ever seen one of those comics where someone is sticking needles in a voodoo doll?This image resembles reality in Haiti, sort of.Edner, my exte... more -
April 10, 2002 - Journal
The Faith of a Child (Louise)
In February I was visiting at an orphanage run by a Christian mission.I was drawing with a little girl.I asked her about her friends in her first... more -
April 01, 2002 - Journal
Returning to the USA
by Duane Binkley
In June, our four-year term in Thailand will be complete and we'll be returning to the U.S. for a one-year "U.S. Assignment".Home base for us will be J... more -
April 01, 2002 - Journal
Happy New Year.....Again?
by Duane Binkley
We all know about the New Year holiday.We stay up late on December 31st and either watch football games on January 1 or avoid watching TV at all. After... more -
April 01, 2002 - Journal
New Life in Christ (Annie)
by Annie Dieselberg
At Rahab some exciting things are happening as always. Its one place where God is continuously surprising me and reminding me of his power an... more -
March 07, 2002 - Journal
Spring’s Arrival
by Tom Myers
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! We can send greetings this month from warm and sunny Bulgaria!The foot of snow from January has no... more -
March 06, 2002 - Journal
Being Blessed
by Karen Smith
Dear Friends, As most of you are aware, the New Life Center (NLC) works with girls at risk, and those who have been trafficked and/or sold' pr... more -
March 03, 2002 - Journal
Not Against Flesh and Blood (Annie)
by Annie Dieselberg
"For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world, and ... more -
February 28, 2002 - Journal
God’s way of working things out
by Chuck Fox
Prologue: One day last October, as we prepared to open our house as an emergency shelter for women and children in crisis, the manager of the Ne... more -
February 07, 2002 - Journal
A Brighter Future
by Ed Noyes
This afternoon I returned from a two-day trip to Nsona Mpangu, one of the early church stations in lower Congo. A casual conversation with Bill Cle... more -
January 23, 2002 - Journal
Greetings from Bulgaria!
by Tom Myers
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ from cold and snowy Bulgaria! We arrived in this new country on January 7, and have been on t... more -
January 22, 2002 - Journal
The Learning Continues
by Karen Smith
This past December marked the first full year of my ministry here at the New Life Center. As many of you know, a first-term missionary’s goals... more -
January 19, 2002 - Journal
Flower Girls (Annie)
by Annie Dieselberg
Their arms were full of flowers but it turns out these little girls were selling something else as well. I met 12-year-old Faa and her friends ... more -
January 09, 2002 - Journal
New Year, New Beginnings!
by Ed Noyes
Already the New Year has swept us nine days into the future. The current's strength is a surprise. The banks rush by and slip away into the past. Somet... more -
January 01, 2002 - Journal
The Field Trip
by Duane Binkley
People sometimes ask us what it is like for our kids to go to school here in Thailand. We are fortunate to be in Chiang Mai where our three children a... more -
December 27, 2001 - Journal
A Karen Village Christmas (Duane)
by Duane Binkley
Christmas in Thailand is more village and church-oriented rather than family-oriented. Gifts are often exchanged, but it is usually a small part of th... more -
December 01, 2001 - Journal
Moving to Bulgaria
by Tom Myers
What a wild, exciting three months we have had since our commissioning service in August! We continue to be amazed how God has worked in our lives. ... more -
December 01, 2001 - Journal
Move to Chiang Rai
by Chuck Fox
What's happened to the Foxes? Many of you may be wondering, as it has been a long time since we have sent out a newsletter. A lot has happened, and w... more -
December 01, 2001 - Journal
Spiritual Renewal
by John Coats
As some of you already know, we left Cambodia in June and are now in Pennsylvania on home assignment. Our last year in Cambodia was a difficult one, an... more -
November 01, 2001 - Journal
Making a Dream a Reality
by Ed Noyes
It takes a bunch of small steps to make large advances. While Mark and Reba were home for a short fall school break we watched Tom Hank’s mini-ser... more -
October 01, 2001 - Journal
A Home and a Family
by Karen Smith
A few weeks ago, I had the chance to talk with a New Life Center resident named AhBah. I had visited with her often before; she’s learning the guit... more -
October 01, 2001 - Journal
God’s Armor
by Wayne Niles
A few weeks ago Edwar came over to talk. Edwar has been a Christian for nearly two years, now. After about 10 minutes of small talk, he finally sha... more -
October 01, 2001 - Journal
Future Generations
by Ed Noyes
Thursday morning I found myself in the jeep with a car full of college students. As we jolted over the eroded road to Vanga, I asked, “What do you ... more -
October 01, 2001 - Journal
Equipping Leaders
by Duane Binkley
One of the projects we worked with when we previously lived in Thailand (1982-1992) was a scholarship program, which provided the means for tribal Pwo ... more -
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God at Work: Ann Borquist
by Ann Borquist
Ann and her husband Bruce serve in Brazil in partnership with JAMI, the international mission agency of the National Baptist Convention of Brazil. They... more -
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God at Work: Annie Dieselberg
by Annie Dieselberg
Annie works with NightLight Design Co. Ltd., a business-as-mission operation in Bangkok, Thailand. It employs and empowers women affected by Thailand's... more -
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God at Work: Terry Myers
by Terry Myers
Terry is involved in teaching English to a group of teenage orphans who attend an after-school program near the orphanage where she and her husband Tom... more -
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God at Work: Tom Myers
by Tom Myers
Tom, along with the Baptist Union of Bulgaria and local Baptist churches, is seeking solutions to the problems of unemployment in that country. One way... more -
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God at Work: Katherine Niles
by Katherine Niles
Katherine works with a group of Congolese Christian professionals to train urban and rural health care promoters. The staff of a church-related health ... more -
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God at Work: Ed Noyes
by Ed Noyes
Ed supports and advises Congolese Baptist church programs promoting more productive, profitable and sustainable farming techniques. He works with churc... more -
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God at Work: Miriam Noyes
by Miriam Noyes
Working with Congolese Baptist women's groups, Miriam promotes church-based literacy programs and trains literacy teachers. She also provides moral and... more -
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God at Work: Wayne Niles
by Wayne Niles
Wayne is helping Congolese grow more food to make a living. He is part of a team of local and international participants that are implementing a develo... more -
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God at Work: Ruth Fox
by Ruth Fox
Ruth and her husband Chuck work in northern Thailand with the Akha hilltribe people. Ruth ministers among the Akha women, assisting in developing a han... more -
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God at Work: Duane and Marcia Binkley
by Duane Binkley
Duane and his wife Marcia have spent much time working in Karen refugee camps along the Thailand-Myanmar (Burma) border. With many refugees now coming ... more -
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God at Work: Chuck Fox
by Chuck Fox
Chuck, with his wife Ruth, works with the Akha hilltribe people in northern Thailand. He helps teach Akha pastors when they come to the area training c... more -
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God at Work: Bruce Borquist
by Bruce Borquist
Bruce and his wife Ann are based at a mission training center in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. There, in partnership with JAMI, the mission agency for the Na... more -
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God at Work: Jeff Dieselberg
by Jeff Dieselberg
Through his teaching urban ministry courses at several Bangkok seminaries, Jeff helped give birth to the Urban Transformation Center, which addresses t... more -
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