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VoluME 6 n nuMbEr 1
from the
president
Big prayers in small placesDee and I recently had the privilege of celebrating the 160th anniversary of our longest-standing Converge congregation, Houston Baptist Church, in the southeast corner of Minnesota. As we drove through the rolling hills and beside green fields, we could imagine the eight Swedish families who immigrated there together so many years ago. The descendants of these early pioneers gave sacrificially, mortgaging their homes and farms to construct the church facility that to this day still is used to bring the good news of the gospel. So many other congregations pass through a typical life cycle leading from birth to death. We wondered how this church sustained vital ministry for 160 years. We found one answer early in our visit, when conversations with leaders turned quickly to the vital importance of prayer in the life of the church. Mark Batterson, author of the book Circle Maker, will speak at our Biennial Meeting in October 2014. In his book, he employed the example of the Israelites circling Jericho for seven days, bringing the walls tumbling down and making a way into the Promised Land. He wrote, “Drawing prayer circles starts with identifying your Jericho. You’ve got to define the promises God wants you to stake claim to, the miracles God wants you to believe for and the dreams God wants you to pursue. Then you need to keep circling until God gives you what he wants and he wills. That’s the goal.” As you see the faces of these dear servants in this edition, ask the Holy Spirit to show you how to pray for each one. Then pray with confidence that God hears your prayers and will show his power at work in their lives, families and ministries. Thank you for your faithful intercession. Our prayers together, a fragrant aroma to God, create and sustain healthy, growing churches and leaders throughout our movement. In his grace and peace,
Jerry and Dee Sheveland President Converge Worldwide (BGC)
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“ Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ....” — Col. 4:2-3
chaplainsn Wisdom and discernment in
providing pastoral care to people of all religious backgrounds.
n opportunities to share Jesus christ in appropriate ways.
n Physical, spiritual and emotional well-being of chaplains and their families.
n Protection while serving in remote locations, deployments and places in harm’s way.
n insight to design and provide creative worship expressions and programs aimed at building positive, healthy relationships.
executive ministersn Joy and discipline in growing in
their relationship with christ.n Joy and grace as they encourage
our pastors and churches.n Wisdom and discernment as they
help churches navigate through challenges.
n favor with god and men as they seek to develop resources to fund district ministries and church plants.
n deep love in their marriage and family.
n spiritual protection in all they endeavor.
missionaries*n Wisdom and direction to multiply
transformational churches around the world.
n financial and prayer support to sustain the ministry.
n adaptation to culture and living situations.
n Healthy relationships in family and ministry.
n Encouragement and support from friends and churches.
church plantersn faith to trust god in the
adventure of launching a church.n Wisdom for each critical step
and faithfulness to the vision.n Provision for family, both
financially and spiritually.n favor in connections and
relationships in the community.n More church planters to partner
with converge (Matt. 9:38).
converge staffn Hearts aligned with god’s work
through converge.n resources and abilities necessary
to serve with joy and efficiency.n Healthy relationships and unity
among co-workers.n spiritual encouragement through
greater intimacy with christ and each other.
n affirming relationships with pastors and churches throughout converge.
things to pray for
*For the most recent update from missionaries, go to convergeworldwide.org/give/[insert the number under their name].
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Paul & Margie Varberg43379Philippines
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Teresa ColsonPresident’s OfficeOrlando, Fla.
Gabe DeSotoCommunicationsOrlando, Fla.
Tania M.181764Ukraine
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John & Kristine NewmanSoutheaStNew Hope FellowshipLafayette, La.
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Gerald SwansonScripps Mercy HospitalSan Diego, Calif.
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Luis &Lilla FlorianoPaCWeStIglesia GraciaTracy, Calif.
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Becky O.13305Ethiopia
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Transform 2013 Network GatheringsGrand Hyatt Tampa BayTampa, Fla.(through January 22)
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Linnea WinquistGood Samaritan HospitalDowner’s Grove, Ill.
Paul ArmstrongActive, Lt., U.S. NavyNaval Station San Diego, Calif.
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Cathy Wenz154940 Thailand
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Bob PutmanCommunications Orlando, Fla.
Jeff & Heidi GaussMinneSota ioWaEpiphany StationThief River Falls, Minn.
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Tim & Amy Moline180347Cameroon
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Philip RidleyActive, Lt. Cmdr., U.S. NavyFt. Meade, Md.
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Greg McDonaldPresident’s OfficeOrlando, Fla.
Steven EddyReserve, Col., U.S. Army63rd Regional Support Command Mountain View, Calif.
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Bobby & Rachel MarchessaultPaCWeStMissio Dei CommunitySanta Cruz, Calif.
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Richard & Leona Bergstrom2nd 1/2 Ministries Lake Forest Park, Wash.
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Missionary 185752Europe
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Steve &Debra Rowe93981Brazil
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Ellie Lundquist180477Brazil
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Jonathan GoertzOdyssey HealthCareWilmington, Del.
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David & Lindsey SornMinneSota ioWaRenovation ChurchBlaine, Minn.
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Lynette Young169048Uruguay
Lawrence KittleReserve, Capt., U.S. Air ForceLuke AFB, Ariz.
Morris JonesIndiana University Health CenterBloomington, Ind.
Cirilo & Dory Doguiles89349Philippines
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Laura FishCornerstone Fund Arlington Heights, Ill.
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Mark ThompsonReserve, Capt., U.S. ArmyFt. Snelling, Minn.
Gene SelanderInternational MinistriesDenver, Colo.
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John & MelBjorgen181533Mexico
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Steve & Nopaluck Cable108739Thailand
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Carleton BirchActive, Col., U.S. ArmyWiesbaden, Germany
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spirituallydynamicWe glorify God in all we do, trusting in the authority of his Word, the sufficiency of his Son, the power of the Holy Spirit and his delight in prevailing prayer.
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Montgomery WebbReserve, 1st Lt., U.S. ArmyLacey, Wash.
Vince MoxonCornerstone FundArlington Heights, Ill.
Andrew & Nikki LeSouthWeStFountain Valley (Calif.)Vietnamese Ministry
Brent AllennoRtheaStExecutive Minister
David NelmsInternational Ministries Orlando, Fla.
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Jamie & Kristie WoodallMiDaMeRiCaGenesis ChurchBoyne City, Mich.
Lori Harms136275Japan
Jami Strandberg152974Mexico
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Tim Nash176336Mexico
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Dwight PerryGReat LaKeSExecutive Minister
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Abel & Cecy GurrolaSouthWeStIglesia VidaChandler, Ariz.
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Steve ValentineInternational MinistriesOrlando, Fla.
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J. Charles ParkerNARTI Northwest Arkansas Radiation Treatment InstituteSpringdale, Ark.
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Loren & Carrie PankratzRoCKy MountainThe Bridge CommunityCenterville, Utah
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spirituallydynamicWe glorify God in all we do, trusting in the authority of his Word, the sufficiency of his Son, the power of the Holy Spirit and his delight in prevailing prayer.
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David YetterPaCWeStExecutive Minister
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Church Planter Assessment CenterSioux Tempe, Ariz.(through February 7)
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Eren McNealReserve, 1st Lt., U.S. ArmyCamp Murray, Wash.
Brad & Sarah WilkersonSouthWeStChurch of Celebration MetroAubrey, Texas
Joseph LedgerReserve, Capt., National GuardMadison, Wis.
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Delmar FarnhamReserve, Col., U.S. ArmyFt. Monmouth, N.J.
Kevin & Cynthia Walton95042Thailand
Dan CarlsonMinneSota ioWaExecutive Minister
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Prayer GatheringFaith FellowshipSioux Falls, S.D.(through March 6)
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IGNITE Church Planting ConferenceCornerstone ChurchChandler, Ariz.(through March 27)
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Dennis & Melody Nordine41701Philippines
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Joel SeversonActive, Lt., Col., U.S. ArmySt. Paul, Minn.
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Nathan &Elizabeth GannMinneSota ioWaRhythm ChurchMason City, Iowa
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Todd & MeghanBumgarner heaRtLanD2 Pillars ChurchLincoln, Neb.
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Lamar VincentVeterans AffairsAuburn, Wash.
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Mark ChitwoodRobert J. Dole VA Medical CenterWitchita, Kan.
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Boyd (Cliff) ShortActive, Lt. Col., U.S. Air ForceDyess AFB, Abilene, Texas
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Hutz HertzbergReserve, Lt. Cmdr., U.S. NavyChicago, Ill.
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Dan & Tina Gibbs151776Nigeria
Kelley BergesonLyngblomsten Care FacilitySt. Paul, Minn.
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Ian Smith195675Japan
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Withny & Mimose Pierre150259Intercultural Ministries
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Millie AquinoInternational MinistriesOrlando, Fla.
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Jerry ShevelandPresidentOrlando, Fla.
Brian & Ashley FultonMiDaMeRiCaMissio Dei ChurchChicago, Ill.
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Jim EricksonConverge School of Church LeadershipOrlando, Fla.
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Bruce SumnerSouthWeStExecutive Minister
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Lee & Melissa Stephenson SouthWeStHarvest Community Church Mesa, Ariz.
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David DeppmeierActive, Lt. Col., U.S. ArmyPentagon, Washington, D.C.
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Missionary 165315Europe
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Michael SextonVeterans AffairsEscondido, Calif.
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Steve WellingnoRthWeStExecutive Minister
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Vic KingMiDatLantiCCalvary Gray’s WoodsState College, Pa.
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Cleveland & Loretta MorrisonMiDatLantiCPoint of Grace Community Church Beltsville, Md.
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Jon & SueWiziarde191896Panama
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David EssellsReserve, Maj., U.S. ArmyFt. Drum, N.Y.
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Sheryl WatkinsHarvestArlington Heights, Ill.
Wilondja & Shirley Masongezi118072Cameroon
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Tito & DaydayDizonPaCWeStFolsom (Calif.) Community Church
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Rance & Kecia Meyers SouthWeStAccess Church Peoria, Ariz.
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Hai DingInformation TechnologyArlington Heights, Ill.
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Jay BarnesBethel UniversityPresidentSt. Paul, Minn.
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Jeremy TaylorReserve, 2nd Lt., U.S. ArmyFt. Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
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Eric & Janet Johnson54914Mexico
Christopher Van InwagenVAMCDenver, Colo.
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Missionary 194459Unreached peoples in USA
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Michael GolayReserve, Capt., U.S. Air ForceRobins AFB, Ga.
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Peg WindmillerNetwork Gatherings, LEADNETOrlando, Fla.
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Judith BelserFamily Home Health & HospiceAddison, Ill.
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David ClarkVP, Bethel SeminarySt. Paul, Minn.
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Tim & Mary Sue A.152793West Africa
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Scott RidoutGenerosity Gilbert, Ariz.
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Tim & Debbie McIntosh188175Peru
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Greg & Rebecca Parker110398Brazil
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Russ &Courtney Walker, Andy & Sarah GrafGReat LaKeSCrossPointe Community ChurchWhitewater, Milton & Jefferson, Wis.
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Thangi C.65412India
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Donna FagerstromWomen’s MinistriesOrlando, Fla.
Steve BraccoPresident’s OfficeMansfield, Ohio
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Jennifer LoGalboAccountingArlington Heights, Ill.
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Bob & Carol Marsh133261Germany
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Glenn HavumakiElim Park Baptist HomeCheshire, Conn.
Doug FagerstromSenior VP, President’s OfficeOrlando, Fla.
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Hal IrvineVolunteer Fire Dept. Estes Park, Colo.
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Mary C. Larsen118915Philippines
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Pam PutmanIntercultural MinistriesOrlando, Fla.
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Hope WilliamsAccountingArlington Heights, Ill.
George & Sarah Bedlion IIInoRthWeStWhitewater ChurchPuyallup, Wash.
Ed ShannonRetirement PlanArlington Heights, Ill.
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missionallydrivenWe multiply transformational churches, reproducing the life of Christ in disciples, leaders and congregations worldwide.
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Roy & Betty PeeplesGReat LaKeSTurning Point Life ChurchKenosha, Wis.
Tu Anh TruongIntercultural Ministries
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Vance AndressNorth Memorial Medical CenterRobbinsdale, Minn.
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Glenn & Susan Herschberger101089Panama
Scott & Ruth Millar79304Argentina
Paul KruitVP, Cornerstone FundArlington Heights, Ill.
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Don WindmillerNetwork GatheringsOrlando, Fla.
Lois HareSharp Chula Vista Medical CenterChula Vista, Calif.
Clohe LudwigChurch PlantingOrlando, Fla.
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Doug & Crystal Daspit, Alf & Alison Nelson, Lawrence & Darlene SisungSoutheaStCrescent City Community ChurchNew Orleans, La.
Dale MarloweActive, Capt., U.S. Air Force42nd Air Base Wing, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
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Chris & Aletha WatcherMinneSota ioWaHiawatha ChurchMinneapolis, Minn.
Zach & Cara SommerlotheaRtLanDZao Community ChurchBrandon, S.D.
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Ryan SeyRady Children’s HospitalSan Diego, Calif.
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Roman & Emily Citac197338Republic of Moldova
Chris & Krystal JonesMiDaMeRiCaRedeemer ChurchBloomington, Ind.
Joe GalloHarvestArlington Heights, Ill.
Jim & Lynn Jarman195714Sweden
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Linda PetrieCornerstone FundArlington Heights, Ill.
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Jeffrey StewartMinneapolis Police Chaplain CorpsMinneapolis, Minn.
Ron & Kimberly JohnsonPaCWeStRefuge Community ChurchMoraga, Calif.
Muriel FergusonSt. Joseph HospitalBellingham, Wash.
Cornelius & Marisa RobersonMiDaMeRiCaHeart & Soul Community ChurchDetroit, Mich.
Thom & Ellen Schotanus147440Cameroon
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Sam ContrerasActive, Lt. Cmdr., U.S. NavyUSS Ronald Reagan
James RagainActive, Lt., U.S. NavyJoint Base Pearl Harbor-WickamHawaii
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Michael HarreldHuntington HospitalPasadena, Calif.
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Chuck PricePolice DepartmentsSan Diego and El Cajon, Calif.
Lee NewlinCornerstone FundArlington Heights, Ill.
Michael HendersonExecutive DirectorNational MinistriesMatthews, N.C.
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Mark & JodyRobinsonMiDaMeRiCaFields ChurchGalesburg, Ill.
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Rick RussoHarvestArlington Heights, Ill.
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Maria Istoc156449France
Paul MittonRoCKy MountainExecutive Minister
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Kyle & MatildaTromanhouser195676Germany
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Deric SnellerReserve, Capt., U.S.Army104th Training DivisionAurora, Colo.
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Linda NorlienActive, Maj., U.S. ArmySan Antonio, Texas
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Paul & Melanie BernardSoutheaStTEN27 ChurchTemecula, Calif.
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Dan PattersonCornerstone FundArlington Heights, Ill.
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Paul & Dina Dreessen184158Costa Rica
Richard DeGroat472nd Chemical MNChicago, Ill.
Brittany RyanCornerstone FundArlington Heights, Ill.
Troy & Jennifer WolfeSouthWeStMovement ChurchFt. Worth, Texas
Darren & Kelly LarsonnoRthWeStImprint ChurchWoodinville, Wash.
Erin & LeAnn BirdMinneSota ioWaRiverwood ChurchWaverly, Iowa
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Greg & Consonya OwensSouthWeStThe Ark Fellowship Corinth, Texas
Nancy BoyrieInternational MinistriesOrlando, Fla.
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Steve & Carol Smith15986Côte d’Ivoire
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Jeffrey BakerReserve, Capt., U.S. Army
Joel & Barbara Wright94636Brazilians in usa
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David J.68716International MinistriesSt. Paul, Minn.
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Jon BravinderActive, Capt., U.S. Air ForceVance AFBEnid, Okla.
John & Lauren KelleynoRthWeStFreedom Hill ChurchTacoma, Wash.
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Jonathan & Christie SwiftMiDaMeRiCaChrist Community Church @The VillageDearborn, Mich.
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Joanne P.182504Asia
Paul ReynoldsIsanti, Minn.
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Rick & (Myla) Berry134132Philippines
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Mao & Phoenix193672Asia
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Gregory WoodardActive, Lt., U.S. NavyCamp Lejune, N.C.
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Jason HohnbergerActive, Capt., U.S. ArmyArlington National Cemetery Arlington County, Va.
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Jason & Melissa TaylorSouthWeStThe Vertical ChurchYuma, Ariz.
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John & Kelly CzechnoRthWeStHigh Pointe Community Church Bothell, Wash.
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Dawn PauleyAccountingArlington Heights, Ill.
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Gordon & Leanne WohlersPaCWeStFirst Christian ChurchSan Francisco, Calif.
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Dan & Sandy Varberg63319Philippines
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Lou PetrieVP, Cornerstone FundArlington Heights, Ill.
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Larry & Chris MarknoRthWeStNew Freedom Christian CommunityRenton, Wash.
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Douglas ArendseeReserve, Col., U.S. Air ForceWyoming Air National GuardCheyenne, Wyo.
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John & Tiffany MarkumPaCWeStLife City ChurchSan Jose, Calif.
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Bill GrantOak Trace Retirement CommunityDowners Grove, Ill.
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Mark & Cristie DavenportSoutheaStLifeBridge ChurchJupiter, Fla.
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Church Planter Assessment CenterHeartland ChurchIndianapolis, Ind.(through August 22)
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William O’SullivanActive, Lt. Col., U.S. Air ForceWarner-Robins AFB, Ga.
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Peggy AutenEvercare HospiceDenver, Colo.
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Josh & Stephanie KrugerMinneSota ioWaNew Life ChurchStewartville, Minn.
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Charlie & ErinSalamoneGReat LaKeSDowntown Mission ChurchWausau, Wis.
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Nate Krueger Cornerstone FundArlington Heights, Ill.
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Ryan & Aimee ReedSouthWeStRedeemer Community ChurchCarpinteria, Calif.
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Steven & JoKasta EnglishGReat LaKeSEau Claire (Wis.) Church Plant
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Jason & Laura HelvestonPaCWeStDwell Christian ChurchSan Jose, Calif.
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Marlan MincksChurch PlantingWaukon, Iowa
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relationallydevotedWe display Christ’s love in our relationships and ministry partnerships, expressing his compassion, generosity and irenic spirit.
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Bob KenagyMetropolitan State HospitalNorwalk, Calif.
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Ryan & Leslie RiceSouthWeStImago Dei Community ChurchPhoenix, Ariz.
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Ruth Gollings135961Mexico
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Jonathan ButlerReserve, Capt., U.S. ArmyFt. Dix, N.J.
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Jonathan AyersReserve, 1st Lt., U.S. Air ForceDover Air Force Base, Del.
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Mike & Jill GorrMiDaMeRiCaMercy Road ChurchRedford, Mich.
13
Lois MatsonOak Trace Retirement CommunityDowners Grove, Ill.
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Todd & Sarah TolsonSouthWeSt Riverview Community ChurchSantee, Calif.
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Justin & Kristin BenderMiDaMeRiCaRadiate ChurchIndianapolis, Ind.
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Steve & Natalie KrierMinneSota ioWaIgnite ChurchMoorhead, Minn.
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Nick & TaraOlsonRoCKy MountainOrchard ChurchErie, Colo.
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Jason & Angelina Hardy SouthWeStThe Wave ChurchSan Diego, Calif.
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David ShirkActive, Lt. Cmdr., U.S. NavyCherry Point, N.C.
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Don & Angie Finley173296Brazil
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Clay & Candy StokesSouthWeStWave ChurchSan Diego, Calif.
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Mike & CindyMahonSouthWeSt Flagstaff (Ariz.) Community Church
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Darlene ErxlebenInformation TechnologyArlington Heights, Ill.
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Tyler WilterdingReserve, Capt., U.S. ArmyKearney, Neb.
Converge Ministries in Latin America & Middle East
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Dwayne & Michelle Pedroza SouthWeStLife180 Church Chandler, Ariz.
Eric MansfieldCornerstone FundArlington Heights, Ill.
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Bob SkjegstadRoseville (Minn.) Good Samaritan
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Shane Van DorinVeterans AffairsOmaha, Neb.
Christine KolbPresident’s OfficeOrlando, Fla.
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Steve & Barbara Wilkinson101181Philippines
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Larry & Mary Caldwell66457International MinistriesSioux Falls, S.D.
Bob & Debbie Long135742Philippines
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Dave & Beth Roberts171564Argentina
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John VerdugoActive, Capt., U.S. Air ForceFt. Bragg, N.C.
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Terri MincksChurch PlantingWaukon, Iowa
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Bethel University students & faculty
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Missionary 80457Middle East
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David CarlsonActive, Lt., U.S. NavyNaval Base CoronadoSan Diego, Calif.
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Wesley SloatActive, Cmdr., U.S. NavyJoint Base Anacostia-BollingWashington, D.C.
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Eric CoulonFaith Hospice of Holland HomeGrand Rapids, Mich.
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Brad & JennyMainGReat LaKeSJourney ChurchMerrill, Wis.
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Rick & Carol Stark147441Brazil
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John & Elaine Mehn49651Japan
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Bethel Seminary students & faculty
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Converge Heartland Annual MeetingMitchell, S.D.(through September 20)
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Kelley AdelsmanMayo HospiceRed Wing, Minn.
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Lisa JohnsonAccountingArlington Heights, Ill.
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Missionary 184635Middle East
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Kevin & Julie SharpeMinneSota ioWaWestbrook ChurchChaska, Minn.
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Michael PaulsReserve, Major, U.S. ArmyMcDonough, Ga.
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Martin & Janie MedinaPaCWeStIglesia Nueva PactoDelano, Calif.
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George PaulRetired, Capt., U.S. NavyChaplain EndorserMt. Juliet, Tenn.
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Linn & Lisa WintersSouthWeStCornerstone ChurchChandler, Ariz. Converge prayer & fasting
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Art & Dorothy Helwig156450Nigeria
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Lynn & Barbara Conner12848Mexico
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Paul & Ana Hill37439Argentina
Thomas BackerAlegent HealthOmaha, Neb.
John & Jan Baxter79565International MinistriesOrlando, Fla.
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Ash PadhariaInformation TechnologyArlington Heights, Ill.
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Phil & Robin LongheaRtLanDReverbRapid City, S.D.
Barb WrightAccountingArlington Heights, Ill.
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Gary RohrmayerMiDaMeRiCaExecutive Minister
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Gary ReynoldsAccountingArlington Heights, Ill.
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David HarveyReserve, Capt., U.S. ArmySan Diego, Calif.
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Bruce & Julie A.117401West Africa
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Crick & Mindy Porier183782Estonia
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Lawrence WilliamsAurora Memorial HospitalBurlington, Wis.
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Matt & Rozanne HammettSouthWeStFlood ChurchSan Diego, Calif.
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Jane Fischer98833Japan
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Adam BayerActive, Lt., U.S. NavyCamp Pendleton, Calif.
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Gary & Lyndell M.158175Asia
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Philip & Leona SantillanMinneSota ioWaClarity ChurchPlymouth, Minn.
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Loretta TopolHarvestArlington Heights, Ill.
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Board of OverseersConverge & Bethel University Biennial Meetings(through October 10)
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Minnesota Iowa Baptist Conference Annual Meeting
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Matt & Sharon JeffreysSouthWeStRock RidgeAustin, Texas
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Steve SmithSoutheaStExecutive Minister
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Tamara RueReserve, Capt., U.S. ArmyBuckley AFB, Colo.
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Todd & Karen Indehar149040Thailand
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Curt GruberChurch PlantingLa Mesa, Calif.
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Regan BeauchampPrison Lighthouse FellowshipSouth Dakota State PenitentiarySioux Falls, S.D.
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Scott HinrichsHealthEast Care SystemSt. Paul, Minn.
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Timothy WilsonReserve, Capt., U.S. Air ForcePeterson AFB, Colo.
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Tom & Mary Lou Ellison66533Japan
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Richard & Aurelia BrownGReat LaKeSThe Captive ProjectMilwaukee, Wis.
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Doug & Stephanie Lewis122970Cameroon
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Roger PetersonInternational MinistriesOrlando, Fla.
culturallydiverseWe advance Christ’s destiny for his church — a church that reflects the beauty and synergy of worshipers from all peoples and cultures.
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Stephen SchultzChief Financial OfficerArlington Heights, Ill.
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Matthew O’BrienPacific HospiceSan Bernardino, Calif.
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Jeremy & Elizabeth RhodesPaCWeStFusion ChurchChico, Calif.
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Jason (Jay) TobinActive, Capt., U.S. ArmySyracuse University, N.Y.
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Jim & Ina Smith4233Cameroon
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Israel & Maria HaasGReat LaKeSTorrent ChurchPrescott, Wis.
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Phuong Cong LeSouthWeStMira Mesa (Calif.) Vietnamese Ministry
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Dan & MeLinda Nelson119713Mexico
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Ivan VeldhuizenExecutive DirectorInternational MinistriesOrlando, Fla.
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Brad & Deb M.177006West Africa
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Ricardo & Anna GarciaPaCWeStRestoration Outreach Christian CenterFresno, Calif.
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Wade & Karlee BishopGReat LaKeSElementHayward, Wis.
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Steve & Suzanne Sparks147244Cameroon
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Rodger & Julie CoalePaCWeStLake Way Country ChurchPaso Robles, Calif.
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Randy & Amy MooreSouthWeStRevolution ChurchMcKinney, Texas
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Coz & Joyce Crosscombe187000Inner-city Philadelphia, Pa.
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Bill & Arlie AnkerbergNordic Baltic Regional PartnersWhittier, Calif.
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Gary ComptonAvera St. Luke’s HospitalAberdeen, S.C.
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Scott NelsenHarvestArlington Heights, Ill.
15
Bernard & KimberlyEmersonPaCWeStThe Way ChurchOakland, Calif.
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Stephen & Mary LonettiMinneSota ioWaBeacon of HopeSt. Paul, Minn.
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Donald BurlockVeterans AffairsWinston Salem, N.C.
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Larry OdleheaRtLanDExecutive Minister
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Lynda Oatley68868Brazil
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Chuck & Becky MarshallGReat LaKeSWaukesha (Wis.) City Church
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John JacobsReserve, Capt., U.S. NavyFt. Eustis, Va.
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Scott & Lori Morgan SouthWeStMissio Dei Community Church Chandler, Ariz.
Steve & Christina ValeroSouthWeStEkklesia ChurchGilbert, Ariz.
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Chris & Faith Creech128174Asia
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Converge Ministries in India
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Valerie SnyderGood Samaritan SocietyStillwater, Minn.
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Bill & Kathy M.174605West Africa
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Grant & Lindsay Morgan197131Sweden
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Russ & Tina ShearerMiDaMeRiCaIgnite ChurchPeoria, Ill.
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Barry CraneReserve, Capt., U.S. NavyWashington, D.C.
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Harlan MossSouth Dakota PenitentiarySioux Falls, S.D.
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Shawn & Laura CarpenterPaCWeStRedeemer ChurchBakersfield, Calif.
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Ken & Debby Milhous73872Japanese in USA
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Dave HolmesPresident’s OfficeOrlando, Fla.
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Jeff & Barbara Chapman130587Japan
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Bruce BoyleActive, Capt., U.S. NavyBeaufort, S.C.
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Dan PetersonMiDatLantiC Executive Minister
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Darryl & Debbie Evetts185283Germany
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Carri LaufleGenerosityGilbert, Ariz.
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