Buzzard Bylines 1983

This year I received several phone calls: Larry Allen has been at the same job for almost 10 years, working in the Pentagon (for the Army). Another CBC grad works in the same 'cell' and he is thankful for the fellowship. Steve Fields is a purchasing agent for World Carpet but is going into business for himself in fire safety and prevention. He is still active and travels often to tournaments, etc. He and Debbie hope to visit his parents in Kenya later this year. Hakens are back in Waxhaw while Paul finishes flight orientation. They'll return to Pennsylvania in mid-summer to await their field assignment. Glynis & David need special prayer the next few months. April 4-14 David will be in Guatemala on a mission trip. In May or June, they'll be moving to Wake Forest, NC where David will finish a Master's degree at Southeastern Bapt. Seminary. After a miscarriage in Oct., they are expecting a baby in late Sept. Things are about the same for the Thames. They look forward to having Terry's sisters here for Homecoming (Oct. 13-15) and welcome company any time. Chris & Anne Matthies are still active at World Gospel Church and seeking the Lord's will concerning the mission field. Chris is operations manager of the computer center at the SC Dept. of Mental Health.

• Allan & Cindy Bosson
  In 1983 we anticipate my graduation from Southwestern Bapt. Sem. as well as our decision of what to do with our lives and where to serve this time. It's an exciting time for us, but only as we keep our eyes on Christ. Christopher started school in Sept. and received his first trophy as a member of the Blue Raider soccer team. Timothy tries hard to keep up with his big brother and enjoys the two children Cindy babysits as playmates during the week.

• Lorraine Evans
  My small reading and learning center provides great variety and a big challenge. It runs from 3-8 p.m. so I also get to substitute teach in two local public schools. Interestingly, many I come in touch with are Christians too.

• Deb & Peter Jones
  After a busy summer furlough, we have come back more aware than ever that this is a spiritual battle. Pray for our language study, the Bible studies, the literacy program and our family. Jonathan finds school tedious at times which can stretch Deb's patience as te cher. Joanna and Jonathan have adjusted well to being each other's playmates, but they do have their moments!

• Sylvia Phelps
  In Aug. I moved to Costa Rica to live with Aziel and Marion Jones, as tutor for their youngest son and household helper. I have joined their mission board, Christian Missions Inc. as a short-termer. My only prayer request is for my personal relationship with God: "that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being made conformable to His death."

• Armand & Jean LeBlanc
  In Jan. Pete started 2^nd grade and Lori, kindergarten 2. At 22 mos. Kelly & Amy like to sing, look at books and go 'outside.' Jean and her co-worker continue their weekly visits. They need wisdom and the opportunity to share Christ. Armand hopes to complete 6 more tracts on fasting before Ramadan begins in June. They will be useful during the sundown fast-breaking time for witnessing. Over 100 Muslims have seen the gospel film.

• Ed & Margaret Maehlmann
  Ed is still youth minister at Richfield Rd. Bapt. Electronics is supplying fairly steady employment too. Ed enjoys building industrial robots for Buick and bottling conveyors for 7-Up and Aunt Jemima. Margaret keeps two 5 yr. olds from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. providing Christian school tuition and playmates for Monika. Ricky is a happy first grader.

• Grady & Vicki Merritt
  Grady's midnight to 8 a.m. job is serving our family well. The Air National Guard will only take him as far as FL this year. Vicki's church library ministry is always varied and growing and this spring will include training church teachers and leaders in the use of media. Our boys are now 8, 5 and 2.

• Tricia & Dan Miller
  We praise God for our own house here in Bagabag. Dan's completed check-our in the helicopter, and Scott enjoys first grade. We need prayer for safety in flight, Tricia's job as SS coordinator, wisdom in relating to people and part-time Ilocano language study for Dan.

• Al & Daisy Ortiz
  I am diagnosing several neighborhoods in metro-Miami as part of our church planting strategy among Hispanics. I hope to design a church directory for Miami and am using part of the research for my master's thesis at Columbia Graduate School. All the team members are here and raring to grow. Pray that we will grow together as we study the Word. We need contacts with open hearts and open homes. Our son Edwin will soon be striking out on his own and Cindy is at CBC.

• Dottie & Stan Smith
  We have made our fourth move in one term. We feel a burden for the 'fringe' tribal population and there is much to be done here. Baptists are well-known because of our 50 bed hospital, and the one missionary nurse in the province has long needed help. Our furlough begins in Oct.

• Beth & Donny Smith
  We are presently living in Pittsburgh, PA where Donnie is a sales representative for ServiceMaster Industries. We have 4 sons--Paul, 5, Adam, 3, Jonathan, 2, and Joshua, 10 mos.--and that's quite a job in itself. We'll soon be relocating to Columbus, OH.

• Deb & Doug Stromberg
  The literature arm of SAM was given over to an individual. We continue with SAM on special assignment, seeking God's will for our future. Our girls, Amy 7 1/2, Bethany 5 1/2 and Cari, 4, are all fine. I am teaching 22 kindergartners on a full-day program at Miami Christian School. We are thankful God guides us continually.

• Pam & Fred Tuggy
  We are now full members of the Mexico Branch of SIL. We praise the Lord for the opportunity to serve Him. Fred spends a good part of the time on the road transporting translators, doing a wide variety of repairs (from artificial legs to wheelbarrow wheels) and some public relations too. Pam is helping in the school library and teaching 2 Spanish classes a day.

• Marlita & Bill Walker
  1982 was a year of adjustment as we settled into our new home and ministry. Bill is youth pastor and CE director at First Baptist [Downer's Grove IL]. Just now we are beginning to see signs of encouragement in the youth ministry. Marlita's main job is keeping the home fires burning, yet she's been ministering with her musical talent and teaching a Sr. High girls' SS class. Mikkel is in kindergarten and received Jesus as her Savior last month. Benji will soon be 4 and one-year Melody is our toddling delight. We look forward to seeing many of you at our reunion in Oct.

• Marlene & Paul Wenzel
  We REALLY enjoyed attending Paul's 10-year class reunion last Oct. It was SO much fun to see everyone and a precious time of fellowship to hear what God has done in each life in 10 years. Sure hope each of you can attend our reunion this year. We have been thrilled to see more growth as we are in our 4^th year of pastorate here. Our family is growing too as we expect an addition in June. Kerri is really praying hard for a sister. Our love to all.

• Doris & Neil Wolfe
  Praise God with us for a peaceful change of government in Oct. The economic situation remains critical. Praise for a new mountain airstrip for Christian Quechuas who want to read the Bible for themselves. Neil averages one flight a week. During the school term we are 'parents' for 4 teens and a 9-year-old as well as our own two. Health is still a problem; sometimes we wonder when Andy, Elaina and I will adjust to 'city germs.'

New Buzzard babes:

Joshua William Chestnut, August 19, 1982

Benjamin Christoph Stahl, March 7, 1982

Charles Ryan Winter, March 21, 1982