FAMILY HAPPENINGSMirial Gainer, missionary to Japan, retired June 1.

Carlisle Hanna, missionary to India, returned to the States on June 2.

Milton Crowson, father of Susan Turnbough, passed away June 6. The funeral was held June 9 at Cross Timbers Free Will Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee.

On June 9, Jaimie and Tammy Lancaster received Uruguayan residency for three years.

Matthew and Brooke returned to their country of service June 12.

Marc Edgmon, missionary kid to Spain, graduated from sixth grade June 10. He will start secondary education in the fall.

Daniel Snow, Japan MK, received a Certified Flight Instructor Certificate on June 16.

Ella S., a creative access area MK, completed fifth grade June 22. This was her first year to attend school in another country.

Alejandro Johnson, Spain MK, arrived in the States June 29. He will participate in the Truth and Peace Leadership Conference in July.

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CUBA CELEBrATIoN AT CoFEr’S CHAPEL by Judy Lytle

Nashville, TN—Sunday, June 26, was a very special day for those gathered at Cofer’s Chapel FWB Church in Nashville, TN. Pastor Allen Pointer and staff planned the morning worship service as usual, and it was a blessing. The younger children sang, then led the congregation in singing “Jesus Loves Me” in Spanish. The choir special, “Gloria,” sung in English and Spanish, had everyone worshiping our King. Lázaro Riesgo, educational specialist with Free Will Baptist International Missions, preached a tremendous message from Psalm 73 in English.

But it was the unplanned portion of the service that held special meaning for all. Months ago, a “Cuban Sunday”

was planned because we were expecting about a dozen Cubans to be with us. They planned to come to theU.S. to volunteer their time working on Welch College’s new campus. It was their way of

saying thank you to Welch and to Free Will Baptists for the years of partnership between the United States Free Will Baptist churches and the Cuban work. Sadly, their visas were denied so the idea of a big event was not carried out.

Amado González and his wife Ciraida were the only Cubans of the work group who had visas and were able to travel to the United States. They came to Nashville and, for two weeks, volunteered on the Welch campuses, doing anything asked of them. Just before the message, Pastor Allen introduced Amado and invited him to greet the congregation. The greeting turned into a huge thank you.

E-TEAM 2016Antioch, TN—Eleven teams of students deployed to assist missionaries and national workers in eight countries in June. After days (June 9-15) packed with music and mime practice, learning to make balloon animals and paint faces, Bible and cross-cultural training, teambuilding skills, worship services, and more, the teams departed for ministry on June 16.

Teams served in Cuba; Araras, Brazil; Jaboticabal, Brazil; Spain; Tokyo, Japan; Hokkaido, Japan; France; Chicago, Illinois; Kazakhstan; Panama; and Uruguay. After about

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Terry Eagleton, former missionary to Brazil and son of missionaries Ken and Marvis Eagleton, died June 30 in hospice care. The 57-year-old battled pulmonary fibrosis, an autoimmune disease.

MISSIoNArY TrAVEL July 3—Ken & Judy Bailey, MO; Jonathan & Amy Postlewaite, SC; Eddy & Amanda Simmons, TXJuly 6—Jonathan & Amy Postlewaite, SCJuly 10—Ken & Judy Bailey, MO; Jonathan & Amy Postlewaite, SC; Eddy & Amanda Simmons, TXJuly 17-21—Ken & Judy Bailey, David & Angie Outlaw, Shannon Little, Jonathan & Amy Postlewaite, Jerry & Barb Gibbs, Joel & Lydie Teague, Dale & Sandra Bishop, Doug & Miriam Bishop, David Reeves, Eddy

& Amanda Simmons, Tyler & Kellie Penn, Jenny Stogsdill, Carlisle Hanna, Lázaro Riesgo, Mimi Le Louarn, Kansas City for FWB ConventionJuly 24—Jonathan & Amy Postlewaite, TN; Eddy & Amanda Simmons, TXJuly 24-31—Ken & Judy Bailey, MOJuly 31—Eddy & Amanda Simmons, TX

PrAYEr FoCUS The National Association of Free Will Baptists meets July 17-20 in Kansas City, Missouri. Missionaries arefeatured in various events throughout the session. General Director Clint Morgan will report to the delegates on Wednesday. Three new board members will be elected. Doug and Miriam Bishop and Joel and Lydie Teague will be commissioned on Wednesday evening. Ask God to bless the convention with His presence. Pray He will be glorified and honored in every meeting, report, song, and message.

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MISSIoNArY ACCoUNTS The following missionary accounts are in deficit as of May 31, 2016:• Carlisle Hanna/India ($111,641.66)• Nathan & Linda Snow ($10,105.84)• Kenneth & Rejane Eagleton ($8,361.07)• Anthony & Lea Edgmon ($8,295.36)• Mick & Rachel Donahue ($5,866.90)• Jerry & Barbara Gibbs ($5,206.68)• Josh & Alicia Crowe ($4,670.34)• Dennis & Carol Teague ($2,500.51)• David & Angie Outlaw ($1,885.21)• Steve & Lori Torrison ($1,657.95)• Neil & Mandi Morgan ($475.92)

These balances are extremely low and in need of additional support:• Shannon Little $ 51.93• Dale & Sandra Bishop $2,758.49• Don & Ruth McDonald $5,030.17• Robert & Judy Bryan $5,589.59• Ken & Judy Bailey $5,665.31• Heath & Joni Hubbard $8,883.67• Tim & Lydia Awtrey $9,005.64• Matt & Cristina Price $9,264.65• Rusty & Brenda Carney $9,473.12

Amado had invited several “friends of Cuba” to attend the service. These were men and women who have traveled to Cuba and supported the ministry there for the last 25 years. Amado thanked the congregation for their part in getting the gospel to Cuba. He then called Gary and Sandy Curry (Oklahoma); Jim and Margaret Dycus (Illinois); Jim and Lois Vallance, former Master’s Men director; Howard Price’s son, Mike, and family (Georgia); Fleda Snow (Georgia); Carlos Castro (Amado’s translator); and the Tim and Chaca Pierce family (Illinois) to the stage and presented gifts from Cuba to each one thanking them for their love and friendship. Howard Price passed away last year and his son Mike was

two weeks working cross-culturally. E-TEAMs returned to Nashville for debriefing and closing ceremonies on June 30. Teens completing grades 10, 11, or 12 in 2017 may apply to serve on next summer’s E-TEAMs. Applications must be received by September 10.

Married couples who can arrange to spend almost a full month in training and service may apply to serve as E-TEAM leaders.

Find applications on the IM website: www.fwbgo.com/go/e-team.

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emotional as Amado presented him with a gift he had made symbolizing the bond between Cuba and Howard. Amado expressed deep appreciation and love for Eugene Waddell, former director of International Missions, and Steve Lytle, former missionary to Panama. In1986, Brother Waddell, with Steve Lytle as his translator, entered Cuba as the first IM representative in 25 years, and the gate opened for many more to follow. After the service, the church furnished a meal for the visitors to give everyone time to visit, and visit we did!