Buzzard Bylines 1975

Sylvia Phelps
The Lord has kept me at Walter Reed for nearly two years. It's been both a learning and growing experience. Perhaps the thing that excites me most at this time is the many, many opportunities He's given me to share Christ--whether it be with the doctors at work or with a group of Buddhists at one of their "prayer meetings" or with an adult SS class at a Congregational Church (many of whom are unsaved). I covet your prayers and would love to hear from you.
Deb & Paul Haken
We were commissioned on Feb. 16 and left for the field Feb. 17. Because our visa had not yet arrived from Nigeria and there is a great need for pilots in Niger, we will be serving there for an indefinite period of time. Pray that we will adjust quickly to one of the hottest countries in the world and to the French language, that all our barrels arrive safely, and that our Nigerian visa will come so that we can, in time, fill the need in that place.
Steve Fields
The Lord has been so good and has brought me under a very good teaching pastor who has been a great help in growing in the Word. I am learning to repair electric meters, working on my black belt in Kung Fu and teaching Jr. High SS. Anyone coming this way is welcome to stay over.
Bob & Vicki Becker
Since we left CBC much has happened. We were summer missionaries with CEF in '73; then I worked a while in a shoe factory. Since last May we have been pastoring a C&MA church in Shippensburg, PA. We thoroughly love the work. Vicki will soon be meeting with one of the women for personal Bible study, Scripture memorization, etc. I have been meeting with a guy weekly for Bible study and hand-bell. We would appreciate prayer for: consistency in our devotional life; victory over temptations; physical strength and stamina; strengthening of leadership in courage, faith and vision; unity; five personal Bible studies this year. Would love to hear from you.
Steven Parrish
I am working at THE Hess station, which has paid off my car and will provide for a start on my M.A. in Bible; I will be starting at Bob Jones U in June. From there the course is open 2 ways: either to the mission field directly or a Ph.D., then the field. So much to so, and so little time!
Tricia & Dan Miller
We are enjoying the beautiful hills of Va. Dan is working in construction along with his father. I have a job as a secretary at the U. of Va. Hospital, in the division for child abuse and neglect. We are looking forward to SIL training this summer. Dan hopes to soon use his skills as a pilot/mechanic in JAARS. Pray that we will be learning and open to all the Lord has to teach us this year.
Marlita & Bill Walker
In Oct. Bill became assoc. pastor and director of Christian Ed. at 1^st Baptist of Plainwell and is busy: Weds. night Bible study with teens; teaching Life of Paul in SS; organizing Weds. night family groups; getting the bus ministry into full swing, and others. I'm working at Kalamazoo Savings and Loan as teaching jobs are scarce and I need to get 1 1/2 more years of schooling. I'm in the choir and sub. teaching in SS and have started a jr. as well as teen choir. We're renting a huge 3 bedroom house, so if you're in Mi. we'll be hurt if you don't stop and see us.
Keith Wigley
After 5 mos. at home in Al., various experiences and not being led into a university there, I've returned to Columbia and am praying over and looking into various schools. I am very interested in the field of physical therapy but am not sure in that is what the Lord wants, and if so, where. Pray that I'll have His wisdom and know His way. I'm also looking for a job here.
Gene & Bonnie Ward
I'm teaching fourth grade at Cola. Christian and working on my M.in Ed. at USC. So far I love it. Bonnie has finished at CBC and is now working for the State until I finish school, which hopefully will be in little over a year.
Al & Daisy Ortiz
We left for the field in Aug. without full financial support but with full confidence on God's ability to supply. After 2 mos. of field orientation and visitation, we held our first service in our house-church. We had 29 visitors, but most of them well-wishers. However, we do have 3 believing families, fresh, vital contacts that will become "bridges for God" and for us as we work to establish a church in a very difficult surging middle-class area--engrossed in materialism.
Larry Allen
I am working with Civil Service at the Pentagon and entertaining the idea of a Masters degree.
Vicki & Grady Merritt
Benjamin Grady arrived Nov. 1; Grady was out-of-work Nov. 27-Jan. 13 so took the opportunity to attend CBC's short quarter and really enjoyed his two courses under Rev. Burchett. Dec. 8 I had emergency surgery for a staph infection breast abscess, followed by a month out-patient care and recovery. The Lord provided abundantly financially, physically and spiritually and Benjamin continues to be happily breastfed. After temporary work at Cola. Christian School, G. is back to carpentry, working on a shopping center. We didn't have the Lord's peace about USC, and Grady has continued in his apprenticeship program. We are very involved with the local church; G. teaching college & career SS and I am librarian. I also am secretary/treasurer for the Cola. area alumni chapter. Benj. is active and keeps us both hopping.

Second-hand news:

Lee Watson was married Mar. 1 to Mary Ellen Dilcher, in Lake Worth, Fla. He plans to enter seminary in TN in the fall.
Deb Bayuszik and Peter Jones are planning a late Aug. wedding. Her year + in Italy has provided a very varied ministry and has been blessed by the Lord.
Al & Cindy Bosson were facing a transition stage in Aug. They did not feel it was God's will to continue with Capernwray full-time there in New Zealand but would like to work with them part-time. Allan's father is not at all antagonistic to Christianity as he was, but does not understand yet, that is in Christ, not "giving up" which he is unwilling to do at present.
Cliff & Jayne Moore now have a daughter named Heather. Cliff was laid off work so Jayne is back at the hospital while Cliff is "mother and housekeeper."
Donny & Beth Smith are both teaching school in Miami: she first grade and he 7^th-10^th grade Bible, in a private school. He is also full-time youth pastor at Alapatah Bapt. Church.
Al & Claudia Pearce have a new son, Timothy Edward, born Nov. 25.
Pam & Fred Tuggy are in Mexico City, where Fred is helping install a heating system for Wycliffe. They will be there until this summer. They are expecting their second child in June/July.