FAMILY HAPPENINGSCarlisle Hanna returned to India August 3. His daughter Brenda Kay Roach and grandson Caleb Hanna traveled with him and stayed for a short time before returning to the States.

Jonathan and Amy Postlewaite and their daughters returned to Bulgaria August 3. They are beginning a new ministry in the city of Pleven.

Matt and Cristina Price applied for, and received, their residency card for another year in France.

Three missionary kids were baptized in August: Ruby Crowe (shown) in Japan, August 7; Caroline 

McDonald in Japan, also on August 7; Stefan Trifonov in Bulgaria, August 15.

Deborah Trifonov, daughter of Trif and Vanya, arrived from Bulgaria August 12. She is currently enrolled as a freshman at Welch College.

Eva Teague, missionary kid to France, began kindergarten in Oklahoma on August 18.

On August 26, former missionary to Côte d’Ivoire Pam West underwent triple bypass surgery.

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BASKETBALL AND FAITH

Sharing the gospel calls for hard work, perseverance, creativity…and crossing oceans. Dennis Teague, missionary in Saint-Sébastien, crossed the Atlantic to live in France; but in August of 2016, he brought France to the United States. As a missionary in Nantes, an average day for Dennis might include planning outreach, coaching other leaders in ministry, or preaching a sermon, but it also includes basketball. Dennis coaches a 12-member team of 15- and 16-year-old young men at a local basketball club, where the boys play in a county league.

Knowing his boys would jump at the opportunity to both travel and practice basketball, Dennis decided to bring his team to the States for a basketball camp. France is a spiritually dark place, and Dennis said he is “more than likely the only believer they know.” By bringing the team to Oklahoma, Dennis was able to bring the boys into church through the gym door. “To my knowledge, none of my guys had ever put a foot in an evangelical church. One or two might claim to be Catholic, but most would say that they don’t believe in God or they are not sure.”

Rejoice FWB in Owasso, Oklahoma, and Crosspointe FWB in Norman, Oklahoma, stepped up to support this unique outreach experience, providing lodging, gym facilities, and meals for these young French basketball players. Both churches hosted events with their youth groups as part of the basketball camps, so the basketball team could hang out with Christians their age.

These churches wrapped their arms around the French team introducing the boys to the God they love and serve.

See more photos and read more about this unique ministry in IMages on www.fwbgo.com posting September 13.

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Caroline McDonald started her junior year of high school in Japan on August 26.

Former THP workers Mick and Rachel welcomed Evelyn Joy to their family on August 26.

Former missionary to Brazil Nancy Hughes had joint fusion surgery on her thumb on August 29.

Dr. Kenneth and Rejane Eagleton, missionaries to Brazil, arrived in Nashville on August 30 to begin stateside assignment.

NEWSJapan—Mika, a young lady in Tokyo, accepted Christ as Savior in August. Several missionaries were instrumental in her decision to follow Christ. She is participating in a Bible study with Joni Hubbard, to move from “babe in Christ” to “mature Christian.”

Stateside—Almost 300 international students signed up for English Corner on Sunday, August 21, at the University of Illinois. English Corner offers students from around the world a way to better understand the English language and American customs. Although many students may not follow through with their commitment to the club, Tyler and Kellie Penn will have the opportunity throughout the year to build relationships with a number of these students from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

Central Asia—The Bible school in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, sustained extensive damage during a neighborhood fire. The roof and third floor were completely destroyed. Read more at hannaproject.com/who-we-are/news/tajikistan-fire/.

Stateside—The directors of North American Ministries and International Missions met Thursday, August 25, at the national offices in Nashville, Tennessee. This meeting continues the ongoing partnership between these two departments to help further the cause of Christ and Free Will Baptists both in North America and around the world.

PRAYER FOCUS Summer is over and missionaries and church leaders are gearing up for a new season of activity in many countries. Ask God to superintend all the plans for Bible studies, English classes and clubs, musical efforts, and other outreach events. Pray missionaries will sense His presence as they plan and bring those plans to fruition. Ask Him to give them much fruit for their labor and to bring glory to Himself through all that is done.

MISSIONARY ACCOUNTS Balances as of July 31, 2016, reveal the following account deficit accounts:

• India Ministries/Carlisle Hanna -164,906.82• Nathan & Linda Snow -22,148.49• Steve & Lori Torrison -20,641.98• Anthony & Lea Edgmon -20,311.07• Kenneth & Rejane Eagleton -20,061.97• Josh & Alicia Crowe -18,635.84• Jerry & Barbara Gibbs -17,850.67• Dennis & Carol Teague -12,057.02• Dale & Sandra Bishop -2,336.51

Though not deficit, the following account balances are extremely low and in need of additional support:

• David & Angie Outlaw 256.39• Robert & Judy Bryan 2,017.71• Matt & Cristina Price 2,929.95• Shannon Little 3,040.23• Don & Ruth McDonald 3,407.84• Rusty & Brenda Carney 8,488.10• Neil & Mandi Morgan 9,210.76• Steve & Becky Riggs 9,666.81