Presbyterian Missionary Union

Missions
December ’05/January ’06, #204

Mailing Address:
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Phone/Fax:716-775-0442
E-mail: pmu@ bpc.org
On the Web:
www.presbyterianmissions.org
Field Representative:
Rev.LeonardPine,D.Min.
Mark Baldwin Returns for Deputation and Recharging
News to Know: After nearly ten months in Phnom He looks forward to traveling to the
• Winter Youth Confer- Penh, Mark Baldwin has the opportunity churches, presenting the opportunities
ences are held between to temporarily return to the US for some that await him when he returns to Cam-
Christmas and New needed deputation work and physical bodia in late summer, and renewing the
Year’s annually, spon- “recharging.” friendships gained during his last deputa-
sored by churches in the The school where Mark has been tion travels. Please keep him in prayer!
Florida, Great Lakes, teaching will be closing soon, an unex-
and Northwest Presby- pected development to be sure. Though
teries. we had hoped that Mark would be able
• At a pro re nata meeting to stay longer before returning home,
December 8, the Great the Lord has ordered matters so that he
Lakes Presbytery ap- will be able to return in mid-December.
proved the Covenant While here in the States, Mark will
BPC in Springville, NY, work to bring regular, monthly support
as a mission of the pres- up to 100%, do some language acquisi-
bytery. The Rev. Mr. tion training, prepare for ordination ex-
Keith Fagerheim is the ams, and take care of some health needs
stated pulpit supply for that could not be adequately addressed At a Phnom Penh market: fertile ground
the mission. in Cambodia. for planting gospel seed
• Our web site remains
down for the time being,
as we await the arrival of Team Timothy Bolivia Adds Member, Begins Preparations
our “IT department”
(Mark Baldwin!) from Team Timothy Bolivia is now one seeking to raise the funds necessary to
Cambodia. Thanks for person larger! We are pleased to wel- go, between $1300 and $1500, depending
your patience. We hope come Mr. Jason Huttinga, from the Grace on whether or not a member has to also
to have it back up soon. BPC of Cincinnati, OH, to the team. Our fly to Florida for boot camp. Won’t you
• A Christian community team now totals eight in all, four men and consider assisting this ministry with a gift
choir in La Paz, Bolivia, four women. to the team (or a particular member that
(Dr. Pine worked with The team has begin their preparations you may know)? The complete roster is:
them as part of the Team for their summer ministry, first of all by Dr. Len Pine, Dr. George Gatis, Mrs.
timothy ministry in July Rita Gatis, Miss Susan Blizzard,
VBS Bible Mr. Eric Pastorek, Miss Emily
of 2004) is in need of Class in La
twenty-five choir robes Blizzard, Miss Elicia Springhart,
Paz and Mr. Jason Huttinga.
for their ministry. If you
or your church has any In addition to teaching English
you would like to do- and Bible, the team will also pro-
nate, please contact our vide an art course, music training,
office. Thank you! family issues seminars, and train-
ing in church government.
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A Pictorial Look at
2005
This past year has been
marked by tremendous
growth, opportunity, chal-
lenge, and successful minis-
try. We thank God for it all.
Rejoice with us as you re-
view these photos, and pray
for the Lord to keep all his 1
laborers safe, healthy, and
fervent in their work in the
coming year!
1. Team Timothy Brazil, Tri- 2
unfo church building
2. Dr. Pine with Kenyan
brethren
3. Pine and Backus with
Rwandan brethren
4. Pine and Backus with IPC
leaders, Kenya
5. Dr. Backus presenting tsu-
nami relief funds to Dr. 3
Paul Hoole in Colombo,
Sri Lanka
6. Dr. Pine appointed as Vice
Moderator for 2005 Gen- 4
eral Synod
7. Team Timothy USA in
Columbia, SC, canvassing
8. Pine and PMU candidate
Sarah Comfort at Grace
BPC, Cincinnati
9. Covenant BPC adult SS
class, Springville, NY 5
10. PMU missionaries
Khawl and Mawite
Kim’s first child, Lal 6
Nun Siama (Nathan An-
drew Kim)
11. Yangon church service
12. Miriam’s mission field!
13. Ordination of Khawl Ro
Kim in Yangon 7
14. Kim’s Alpha and Omega
kindergarten in Yangon
15. Miriam at the Great Wall
16. Mark Baldwin and
friend in Phnom Penh
17. Miriam’s other mission
field: a Bei Jing orphan- 8
age
18. Paauwes’ work in Perth:
Evangel Bible Institute
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About PMU:
Presbyterian Missionary Union
is a non-profit missions agency
associated with the Bible Presby-
terian Church. We desire to ad-
vance the cause of missions that
are biblically based and practiced
and to stand against any compro-
mise of the saving gospel of Je-
sus Christ. PMU is directed by a
Missions Council of Christian
leaders who voluntarily give their
time to guide the ministry. Please
contact us should you desire to
learn more about missions oppor-
tunities through PMU, arrange
for a presentation, or become
better acquainted with the BPC.
The Missions Banner is pub-
lished ten times a year, and is
distributed without cost to our
churches and to interested indi-
viduals. The Banner seeks to
promote the clear stand of the
BPC by providing a biblical per-
spective on issues in missions
and church development. Our
Editor is Len Pine, and our Pub-
lishing Coordinator is Tito Lyro.
On the Horizon: Opportunities for 2006
Church Planting and Shepherding
in the United States remains a critical
part of PMU’s ministry. Without healthy
churches at home, foreign missions fail
for want of an adequate foundation!
Here are projects PMU will be involved
in this year (so far!):
• Springville, NY. The Covenant
BPC is now a mission of the
Great Lakes Presbytery, and Dr.
Pine serves on the interim Ses-
sion. The Rev. Mr. Keith Fager-
heim serves as pulpit supply.
• Elma, WA. A mission of the
Olympia BPC in Olympia, WA.
Pray for the Lord to raise up a
new man for the pulpit supply.
• Zephyr Hills, FL. Still in pray-
ing and planning stages as of
this printing.
• Chicago, IL. Still in praying and
planning stages as of this print-
ing. A few people have been
gathered thus far. Church
planter: Gordon Chevalier.
• Evansville, IN. Still in praying
and planning stages as of this
printing. A few people have
been gathered. Church planter:
Bob Craig.
• Filling empty pulpits. PMU con-
tinues to recruit and connect
prospective pastors with
churches. The harvest is plente-
ous, but the laborers are few!
Foreign Missions activity and pros-
pects are also high for 2006! Here are
some of the items to pray for:
• Cambodia. (See article on the
front page. Pray that the founda-
tional preparations Mark Bald-
win makes in the coming
months further fits him for long,
effective service in Cambodia.
• Ch-na. For Miriam, 2005 was a
year of changes! Pray that 2006
will reveal places for lasting
service and impact in her field.
• Australia. Ed and Lehia Paauwe
are traveling a lot this next year,
and working hard to build up the
work of Evangel Bible Institute.
• Myanmar. Khawl and Mawite
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Kim are busy learning the ropes
of parenthood, and laboring to
establish two churches, two kin-
dergartens, and an orphanage.
• Bolivia. We have the prospect of
taking on the joyful privilege of
assisting our brethren in La Paz
establish enough churches to
form a presbytery there.
• Uganda. Contacts with an aim of
church planting in the capital,
Kampala. Still developing.
• Czech Republic. Contacts with
an aim of assisting in church
planting in the capital, Prague.
Still developing.
Short-term ministries remain an
important aspect of PMU’s overall min-
istry. Here are the plans as they stand so
far:
• Team Timothy Bolivia. July,
2006, eight team members.
• Team Timothy USA. Date and
place to be announced. Ministry
of helps to one our local BP
churches.
• Pine to Australia and SE Asia. A
September trip is planned, with
stops in Australia, Singapore,
Myanmar, and Cambodia.
• John Dyck to Uganda. This is a
possible trip on the part of one
of our Missions Council mem-
bers, depending on how contacts
in Uganda develop.
Home Office needs and opportuni-
ties also require your prayers:
• Administrative Assistant. The
office work load is increasing to
the point that an assistant for Dr.
Pine is needed. Pray for the Lord
to raise up the right person.
• Pine domestic travel. Dr. Pine
will visit many BP churches,
represent PMU at missions con-
ferences, and present concerts
throughout the year.
• Support for general and church
planting funds, Pines’ account.
These “local” funds need addi-
tional regular supporters.
Thank you for keeping these matters
in prayer in the coming months.