Cowsers...Brom and Betty Cowser have recently suffered a very difficult loss.  Their son, Jon went to be with the Lord on April 26th.  Please continue to lift up Brom, Betty and their remaining family during this difficult time.  The Cowsers have been partnered with First Baptist Church for almost a half century.  Brother Cowser prepares and broadcasts messages via radio each week for several island ministries in Papiamentu and English as well.  Their current burden that they ask us to share is that they will effectively reach people with the gospel.  They also ask for prayer that the radio broadcasts will continue to go out daily to the islands of Aruba,    Bonaire and Curacao ; that the radio equipment will remain in good working order; that many people will be saved through this ministry; for safety in their travels and good health.  Brom also asks for prayer that he might be able to help missionaries on furlough and encourage them. Their address is 4761 Long Meadow Drive, Bessemer, AL 35022-7015. email: brombetty@juno.com brombetty@juno.com

Wanda and Wilma..Wanda Nuhn and Wilma Wilkerson are no strangers to First Baptist and the area around the Big Horn Basin. They have worked faithfully with CEF (Child Evangelism Fellowship) for many, many years. We are glad to be able to support these ladies. They have a ministry of training workers to teach children. Wanda and Wilma have traveled to Kenya Africa many times and have a great heart for the Kenya people.

Belleques...Ed and Linda have served with American Missionary Fellowship for over 25 years. They retired in 2004 but continue to serve the Lord and be faithful in church ministry. Their heart has been in the ministry over at the Worland Boys Home for over 15 years. Vacation Bible Schools and Camps have also been a great part of their ministry. Ed and Linda live in Thermopolis and are members of our Church. Address:  P.O. Box 212 , Thermopolis , Wyoming 82443 .  Email:  edbelle@trib.com

Cowan...Marvin and Jan have been working in Salt Lake City since 1961. Brother Cowan is a walking "book of knowledge" about the LDS church. Please pray for God's wisdom and protection for this faithful couple and for good physical and spiritual health for both of them. Jan continues to struggle following cancer and chemotherapy.  They would appreciate your prayers for healing for her and particularly for her therapy.  The Cowans also request prayer for Pastor Mark Smith, their newest appointee and also their mission church in Lehi , Utah .  The Cowan's address is 2585 Dolphin Way , Salt Lake City , UT 84121 .  Email:  pastormarv@utahchristianpub.org

Brewer...Ron and Kathy serve with Baptist International Evangelistic Ministries in Russia Brother Brewer's ministry as Director of Training of Nationals for BIEM, includes teaching and organizing courses in Romania , Russia , Ukraine and Moldova .  Orphanage outreaches and presenting the Gospel in public schools are further areas of their ministry.  The Bible Colleges are well attended and a blessing.  They recently completed a purchase of property in Moldova for a new church and are grateful to the Lord for His provision in that regard.  Doc's health is improving but please keep praying for continued healing and physical strength.   The Brewer's address is: 660 West  Emelita Avenue , Mesa , AZ 85210 Email is: doc-ron@juno.com

Chapman..EurAsian Baptist Mission - Moldova Brother Chapman's extensive ministry in Moldova is going very well. They are busy gearing up for their summer camps and are currently busy with repairs/up-grades.   They also continue the planning and working toward a Bible Institute and covet your prayers in that regard, especially for the building renovations that are necessary and the Lord's provision of the man to help teach.     The Chapmans request prayer for a church they started in Tiraspol , that continues to face some difficulties after their national pastor left.  Eric has been filling in as the Pastor and has seen amazing growth and recovery in the church but knows the need for prayer is continual.   Stephanie keeps busy  helping and supporting her husband and caring for their daughters, which are all doing very well. Their address is: 13 Alexandru Donici,     Chisinau , Moldova 2003. Email: evchapman@mcc.md

Guffy..Tom and Brenda work at Camp Des Cimes (Camp of the Pines) in France. Often the way to reach a people is not with traditional methods but a support ministry. Tom has found a niche for his ministry in building leadership as well as winning youth to Christ. He and Brenda have a strong ministry of support and encouragement.

Hickman..Tim and Bonnie are members here at First Baptist Church in Thermopolis and help in many churches in the Big Horn Basin. Tim is the State Director of CEF. Traveling across Wyoming teaching and holding conferences as well as camp ministry include part of his ministry. Tim and Bonnie work as a team in holding teaching conferences in churches and supporting Local Churches.

Rickard...Tom and Peggy travel extensively in Church Support ministry. Their summer is busy with Vacation Bible Schools. Tom also works hard in construction giving of himself and his family to making things easy for the churches they help. They are a friend to many and are busy not only in Wyoming, but also many other states.

Pruett..Jack and Jacque are natives of Thermopolis. Jack was saved here in the Hot Springs County Jail. Pastor Pulis led him to Christ. Little did either of them know this would be what the Lord used to put Jack into a ministry with those in Prison. The Pruett's work in the Oklahoma State Penitentiary. Jacque works with the ladies and Jack works with the men.

Schrepfer..Matt and Juanetta are moving to Montana to work in Church Planting. They have had a ministry of building and construction and recently the Lord burdened them to work with people not lumber. New churches across America are the life of Christianity.

Swedberg..John and Karen have spent over 30 years in Brazil. Their family is also in ministry in Brazil. John works as a pastor as well as a helper and supporter of new churches.

Zimmerman..Gary and Artis are our missionaries to the Jewish people. The Zimmermans work with the American and Russian Jewish people and reach a vast number through printing shops set up in Odessa , Ukraine and Kishnev , Moldova .  They present Passover meals, place Torah sheets in churches throughout the U.S. and teach Jewish evangelism in Bible schools, universities and churches.  Please pray for continued open doors in Russia ; for wisdom, energy and health to complete the projects God has given them.  Gary and Artis specifically request prayer that the Lord would open up the door and make it known to them,  where they should establish their next print shop in the former USSR .  They praise the Lord for answered prayer. Address:  73 Sims Drive , Ringgold , GA 30736 . Email:shmajohn1030@bellsouth.net  Web Page:  www.shma-ministries.org.

Hohenstreet... Lance and Christy are settling into their ministry in the Washington area.  Lance ministers to the prison there as well as the Regional Corrections Facility on the Fort Lewis Army post.  Christy has also been authorized by the government to come and  help with her  musical talent and also shares with the ladies in prison. They praise the Lord that her clearance was granted.  Both Lance and Christy were blessed to lead several  inmates to the Lord during the Holidays. Lance will be doing a lot of cross-country traveling and requests your prayers for travel mercies and also for the men that will be filling in for him while he is gone.  Christy is busy home schooling the girls and asks for prayer in this important endeavor.  The girls are doing well physically as well as spiritually.  Please continue to pray for more open doors for their ministry and a place to park their 5th wheel home in the Fort Lewis area. Their  home address is: P.O. Box 38 , Mountain Home , Idaho 83647 .  Their email address is hohenstreetroa@hotmail.com

Meyers..Steve and Pam are working in Church Planting in South Africa. Pam is from South Africa and in the 12 years they have been there, 7 new churches have been planted. They work hard and minster to various economic groups in the city in which they work.

Anchor Academy for Boys...The Anchor Academy for Boys is a faith-based ministry of the  Hi-Line Baptist Church in Havre , Montana .  Anchor Academy takes in troubled and at-risk boys between the ages of 13 and 16 for a minimum stay of 1 year.  The staff work on changing the outside while God works on the heart.  The young men are taught to take responsibility for their actions.  They have daily Bible reading and prayer, memorize scripture, attend daily chapel services and participate in weekly worship services.  The boys are also taught to work with their hands and participate in     building projects, maintenance work, upkeep on the grounds and cleaning the buildings.  They have a private Christian school which is self-paced and focuses on each student's individual needs to enable him to succeed academically.  Their address is 24247 Base Road , Havre , Montana 59501-8064 . 

Christian Law Association..David Gibbs is there to help churches and other Christian organizations to keep on track and out of trouble with the government. CLA has a full staff of lawyers and attorneys to help pastors and churches.

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Jack and Dottie Yost - Berwick , Pennsylvania Jack and Dottie lead very busy lives as traveling evangelists, Jack speaking to the adults and Dottie to the children.  Please pray for travel mercies as they travel around the country and also for the Lord's continued blessings on their meetings.  The Yosts request prayer that they would be sensitive to the needs of the people around them and also specifically that the Lord would meet the needs of the churches in their home area.   Jack and Dottie would appreciate your prayers that hearts would be touched and lives would be changed throughout their travels.      Please also pray for Jack and Dottie's grown children and for physical and spiritual health for the entire family.  Jack and Dottie's address is:  1271 State Route 93, Berwick , PA 18603 (Note: as of January of 2008, Jack and Dottie have disolved their corporation but they continue to serve the Lord as they are able.)

Wiley..Birne and Nella serve with the Missionary Tech Team in Texas which provide services as architecture, long-range planning and the development of facilities. They also help in administration, communications, assistance with computers, and a variety of other services to Christian organizations.  The Wileys travel a lot in their ministry. Please pray for travel mercies, guidance and strength. The Wileys would appreciate continued prayer for Nella's father's physical health.   The Missionary Tech Team still needs several interns and full time staff to join the Team and they covet your prayers in this regard.  Birne and Nella's sons, Caleb and Jonathan are doing well but the Wileys would appreciate prayer for them as they continue to be impacted on a personal level by the death of close friends and the wavering of Christian friends beliefs.  Their address is:  1112 S. Green Street , Longview , Texas 75602 . Email: bwiley@techteam.org