Finally an update!

I apologize for leaving this un-updated for so long but many circumstances have been in play. Many things are noteworthy this week. First of all our missionary of the week is Bob and Chrissy Archibald . . . Serving in the mission field of Bangladesh. A couple of prayer requests, mainly the loss of the rice seed (it was eaten by rats) for next years crop. Currently rice costs approximately $0.58 per kilogram (2.2 pounds). when you figure the average yearly consumption in that portion of the world averages 77 kg for each adult, in a family of 4 that equates to approximately $133.98 per year on rice alone. Doesn't sound like much until you realize that the average yearly income is only $380 dollars. So if you lived in the United States and had a yearly income of $50,000 dollars you would need to budget $17628.95 dollars per year ( or $1469.08 dollars a month just on your rice purchases - 1 ingredient in your food consumption). SOOO... this is an issue which carries a great deal of concerns with the Bengali people. Secondly Bob has a seminar in the Philippines - an important addition to his training ( in conjunction with this is a praise - Bob was able to secure a laptop to use at the seminar.
Please remember a few of our fellow church members who are walking a little farther than across the room. The Stewerts will be ministering in Romania from July 7th until the 30th. They will have the opportunity to minister to some orphans in the city and then they will move to the outlying rural villages to conduct some vacation bible schools and to assist with some Awana programs - a change from the English speaking Awana which they run here at Calvary Baptist church. (I've been told that the children are pretty proficient with the English language - a real assistance in ministering to them). Another member headed on a short term missions trip is Chuck Buckley. He will be traveling to Pakistan. Come support Ministry and More at the song fest this Saturday at 7 pm - another chance to walk across the room - invite a friend, neighbor, or co- worker to a time of good music and fellowship. Stay tuned in the next few weeks for some more information on some children's ministries this summer.