Foreign

Jason & Christine Blaikie - Thailand

3146 NW Expressway

Apartment 490

OKC, OK 73112

Birthdays: Jason - 2/27, Christine - 5/11

Anniversary: 7/22

Jason and Christine have been appointed to serve with Global Partners as intern missionaries to Thailand. Jason earned his B.A. in religion with a global ministry major from Bethany Bible College (BBC). Christine attends BBC and plans to graduate with the same degree. Together, the Blaikies have a passion for Asia, and it is their desire to see lives transformed for Jesus and culturally relevant churches established.

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Chris & Wendy England - Croatia

Stadleroval 18
21000 Split

Croatia, Europe

Birthdays: Chris - 3/21, Wendy - 9/17, Kyler - 8/17, Caden - 4/12, Abigail - 3/2
Anniversary: 4/22

"Go and make disciples of all nations. . . ." Chris and Wendy England have a passion to serve the Lord wherever there is a need. Since 2005 they have been ministering as career missionaries in the European nation of Croatia. Their desire is to MODEL Christ to the people of Croatia, to SHARE with them His transforming power, to CONNECT them with other Christian believers, to EQUIP them to grow in their walk with Christ, and to CHALLENGE them to discover Christ's personal ministry call upon their lives.

David and Brenda Babcock - Austria

Josef Wolfikstrasse 57
A-2000 Stockerau
Austria

Birthdays: David - 4/30, Brenda - 6/21
Anniversary: 6/26

David and Brenda have ministered for 34 years in Central and Eastern Europe with Operation Mobilization and also partner with Wesleyan Missions. They presently oversee and train workers in 13 countries including the Balkans.

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Joel & Cindy Babcock - Croatia

Mosecka 19

21000 Split

Croatia/Europe

Birthdays: Joel - 3/27, Cindy - 11/18, Jonathan - 2/25, Caleb - 1/15, Ethan - 3/24

Anniversary: 7/25

They have served as Global Partners' missionaries since 2000. From 2000-03 they served in Cambodia alongside the national church through sports ministry and teaching English. In 2004 they followed God's leading to Croatia. Joel's passion is to use sports to reach people for Christ. Their desire is to use the gifts that God has given them to build lasting relationships and touch Croatians with the love of God.

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Jim & Julie Eckhardt - Nicaragua

12912 Larene Drive

Black Hawk

Birthdays: Jim - 2/13, Julie - 4/15, Elizabeth - 5/1, Matthew - 4/1

Anniversary: 8/2

Jim is serving as regional director for Global Partners in Nicaragua. He also serves as director of Theological Education by Extension for the Latin America.
The Eckhardts will be living in Nicaragua to work alongside the national church and directing Theological Education by Extension in the Latin America area.

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Jason & Kerensa McFrederick - Czech Republic

80 Vellecitos
Tijeras, NM 87059

Birthdays: Jason - 2/12, Kerensa - 8/15, Mollyn - 6/20, Nehemiah - 5/6
Anniversary: 12/23

After serving over two years in the Czech Republic, Jason and Kerensa McFrederick, along with their two children, Mollyn and Nehemiah, desire to continue the work God has called them to in the heart of Europe. After the collapse of communism in 1991, many freedoms, as well as exposure to numerous spiritual pathways, are now readily available to this predominantly atheistic nation. Jason and Kerensa want to be a witness to the ultimate freedom that comes in knowing Christ and discipling believers to follow His pathway in Czech.

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Randy & Shelley Marshall - Ukraine

Zoi Gaidai St. 9/8, apt. 73

Kyiv, Ukraine 04212

Birthdays: Randy - 5/19, Shelley - 12/27, Alex - 11/19, Andrew - 12/5, Philip - 6/16
Anniversary: 8/4

Randy and Shelley serve with OMS International. They were in Russia for 13 years and since 2003 they have served in the Ukraine. They seek to advance God’s Kingdom through English speaking camps and weekly group meetings and encouragement to Christians in the local church. They have three boys, Alex, Andrew and Philip.

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Carl & Maya Gilles - Haiti

Birthdays: Carl - 12/10, Maya - 10/30, Thea - 4-17

Anniversary: 10/28

In May 2007 Carl and Maya were appointed to career missionary service to Haiti. Carl's vision is to equip Christian believers to be effective in both their general and specific callings, so that they can impact their families, communities, country, and the world for Jesus Christ. Maya's desire is for evangelism and discipleship to children, youth, and women. It is her passion to give them the tools to develop their full potential and to pursue their dreams and callings with the Lord's guidance.

Home

Mel LaMar Ministries

4222 23rd Street

Greeley, CO 80634

Birthdays: Mel - 6/18, Bev - 6/19

Anniversary: 6/14

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Mike & Margaret Bashkov - Philippines

2653 15th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631

Birthdays: Mike - 6/5, Margaret - 7/23
Anniversary: 9/14

Mike and Margaret have been missionaries with Wycliffe Bible Translators in the Philippines since 1981. Currently they are on furlough and plan to return in early 2007.

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Jim and Jeanette Vermilya - Pastor to Missionaries

PO Box 1422

Noblesville, IN 46061

Birthdays: Jim, 1/23, Jeanette, 5/20

Anniversary: 11/27

Jim and Jeanette Vermilya serve on the Global Partners team as pastor to Wesleyan missionaries. Their responsibilities include:
--providing pastoral care for missionaries through personal field visits;
--conducting retreats and seminars for missionaries on the field;
--providing pastoral care for missionaries engaged in home ministries;
--assisting with missionary orientation, training events, and re-entry activities;
--encouraging missionaries through regular communication.
In addition to their pastor to missionary role, Jim and Jeanette serve as host and hostess at the guesthouse of Shunem Ministries in Noblesville, Indiana. Through hospitality and pastoral care, they minister and "welcome home" missionaries coming and going in the Indianapolis area.