On May 17, 2008, Christian singer Steven Curtis Chapman’s son struck his five-year-old adopted sister, Maria, as he was backing the family SUV out of the driveway. Due to her injuries, Maria died four days later. Chapman was devastated and felt he would never be able to sing again. One reason was that he was no longer sure he really believed the words he was singing.   After a time, however, Chapman sensed he was to begin singing again. He began to sing the song Matt Redman w

In July, Director Jim Lo and former director Mark Surbrook traveled to the Eastern Caribbean to speak at Ebenezer Valley Camp, the youth camp in beautiful Virgin Gorda. Highlights for Dr. Jim included an openness from the young people to hear from God, seeing many respond in faith, and praying with (and being prayed for) by a 102-year-old saint of God, Sister Flo. Rev. Philip Gumbs, Eastern Caribbean Overseer, wrote, “Dr. Lo’s preaching was trans-cultural, gentle, passionate,

A new school year began this past June for Shiloh Bible College in Mandalay, Myanmar, with 15 students. In 2000, Andrew Bawi Ceu began this college to carry out his vision of seeing church planters in every state and every division of the country. This year, the college celebrated its Silver Jubilee—25 years of ministry for God’s glory. We are grateful for our brother, Andrew, and his vision to see souls saved in Myanmar. Please pray for the college and for the church planter

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Vacation Bible School in Cayman Brac was held July 7-11. Kids ages 4-19 learned lessons from the life of Joseph. Micki Woods designed the set for the platform, as well as organized the food and food helpers for each night. Dr. Woods was responsible to have tables and chairs in place, as well as a big outdoor tent and guard rails. The church people filled many important roles and shared the gospel with neighborhood kids.

Dr. Jim Lo and Rev. Mark Surbrook traveled to Virgin Gorda to minister at Ebenezer Valley Camp in the Eastern Caribbean. They were able to meet Sis. Sylvia Rhymer, one of the few remaining who remembers the outdoor revival services that led to the start of the Eastern Caribbean churches 78 years ago. They were able to pray with and be prayed for by Sis. Flo, a 102-year-old servant of the Lord. The camp services were held under a big yellow and white striped tent. The weather