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J ULY/AUGUST 2007, #220 u “Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples!” Psalm 96:3

Australia’s Young People Challenged at Camp and EBI News to Know

The university age young people of Bi-
ble-Presbyterian Church of Western Aus-
tralia held a three day retreat, June 25—27.
The retreat, which was attended by ap-
proximately forty young people, was held
at a Christian campsite about half an hour
from the church. The theme of the retreat
was “Changed into His Image.” The
campers watched a series of videotaped
messages by Dr. Jim Berg, Dean of Stu-
dents at Bob Jones University, based on
his book “Changed into His Image.” This
is a study on Sanctification and on Disci-
pleship. After watching the videos, the
campers divided into three groups and dis-
cussed how they personally could be
changed into the image of the Lord Jesus
Christ. “For as many as are led by the
Spirit of God, they are the sons of God”
(Romans 8:14). We have found the book
“Changed into His Image” to be biblical
Young People’s Camp
and very helpful. There
are three parts to the book: 1) we must put
off the old man; 2) we must put on the new
man; and 3) we must become Christlike.
The messages were based on such pas- ing messages on the camp theme “O Lord,
sages as Ephesians 4:22-24; 5:18, and Co- Revive Thy Work.” In addition, both he
lossians 3:5-17. At the conclusion of the
retreat, Ed summarized what the campers
had learned and challenged them to go on
in their Christian life by being conformed
to the image of the Lord Jesus Christ Ed will preach at Ebenezer B-P church the
(Romans 8:29)..
Praise the Lord that one young man at
the retreat made a profession of faith in the God’s enablement and guidance in serving
Lord Jesus Christ. The young people of
BPCWA are concerned about the lost and
regularly engage in evangelism. Several
times a year they go to downtown Perth to • The General Synod of
distribute tracts and to evangelize as the the Bible Presbyterian
Lord gives them opportunity. We praise Church meets August 2-
the Lord for the zeal of the young people 7 at Grace Bible Presby-
terian Church in Cape
and pray that He will use them to bring
Canaveral, Florida. The
many souls to Christ. church is pastored by the
Evangel Bible Institute students have Rev. Dr. James L. Bliz-
completed another semester of their stud- zard.
ies. Bible Institute classes will resume in
August with three subject. Ed will teach • Rev. Dennis Leaman
Greek and New Testament Survey. Dr. retires and Rev. Tito
Jim Berg will teach “Family Counseling” Lyro is installed at the
by means of videotaped lectures. Thank BPC in Olympia, WA.
God for His continued blessings upon His September’s Banner will
have a report.
work in Australia.
• Watch for photos and
details on the ministry of
Team Timothy Brazil
in the next issue of the
Banner. Interim reports
have been very good on
the team’s work in the
Sertâo region of north-
eastern Brazil.
• Every summer many of
our BP Churches minis-
Praise the Lord that Ed’s health ter to young people by
continues to improve following his holding Vacation Bible
spinal surgery. He still needs to rest Schools. Continue to
regularly throughout the day, but is pray that the young peo-
gradually resuming his teaching and ple who attended will
preaching ministry. Please pray for recall the bible verses
Ed and Lehia as they minister at they learned and that the
Ebenezer Bible -Presbyterian church’s gospel message will bear
Young Adults Winter Camp, Melbourne, fruit in their lives.
July 9-13, 2007. Ed will bring seven morn-
• Miriam’s health is back
to normal and the Lord is
blessing her personal
and Lehia will lead the tens in their post- ministry work greatly.
message discussions and morning devo- This semester of teach-
tions and will speak to the church choir on ing is wrapped up and
“what is the role and purpose of a choir?” she is engaged in a devo-
tional translation and
morning of July 15 and at City Gospel Fel- publishing project.
lowship in the afternoon. We pray for Please pray for her safety
and fruit for her labors.
Him for His glory and the advancement of
His kingdom.—Dr. Ed Paauwe Banner Photo above:
Downtown Perth, Western Aus-
tralia, with the Swan River in the

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 Mark Drives a Moto—or does it drive him?
We keep hoping to print a photo of Mark on his ‘moto’, however, since he is the one who takes all the Cambodia pho-
tos, we assume he hasn't found a way to drive and photograph the action all at the same time. Mark wrote us, “...there
has been a strong breeze that is a bit challenging. My tiny 100 cc moto has no stabil-
ity so the gusts between buildings often catch me by surprise and blow me around a
bit—I need to drive slower when the wind is up.” Mark will be in the states to attend
Synod; meanwhile, he is concentrating on language studies with the goal of being
able to teach and preach in Khmer. Mark also wrote, “...we had our first power fail-
ure since I’ve been back in Cambodia. It was completely dark except for car head-
lights and a few big buildings (mostly hotels). I doubt it impacts traffic much, since
few people pay attention to the traffic lights, anyway, so when they are out it’s no big
deal!” Continue to uphold Mark in prayer as he serves the Lord in Cambodia.

The La Paz BPC Adds a New Sanctuary

We are happy to report
that the BPC of La Paz is
making great progress on
its new sanctuary building
project. The work was be-
gun in early March and is
being done almost entirely
by hand. As you can see in
the photos, the skeleton of
the building is nearing
completion. The Lord will-
ing, the building will be
finished this fall and will be dedicated at the end of November. We
praise the Lord for His provision for this much needed expansion.

Myanmar (Burma) Experiences Growth on Every Front

The BPC in Yangon is growing and we now have thirty-seven communicant members. Our mission work in the Inlay
area is slow but moving forward. We have baptized a few believers there and worship services are held every Sunday
with missionary Pazar taking care of them. The BPC planting at Aung-tha-pyi is also growing and we three new bap-
tized believers. There is also a worship service there every Sunday and Mr. Ruata (Ye Aung Thun) preaches. The BPC
planting at Namhu is also moving forward. Summer Camp was held there and the salvation message was well received.
Mr. Chante (Soe Lwin) is the preacher.
Our orphanage ministry has grown to twenty-one children located at two centers, one in Yangon and the other at
Aung-Tha-pyi. The purpose is threefold: caring for the orphans and under privileged children, showing the true Chris-
tian love and training them to become the future missionaries and evangelists.
New doors are opening to us: the seven churches in southern Chin State and the New Life Church in Yangon are pray-
ing to be affiliated with the BP Church. Also a group of believers at my home village are praying to start a BP church.
—Rev. Khawl Ro Kim.

Rev. Sidwell Installed in Apollo BPC

The service of installation for the Rev. Chris Sidwell as pastor of Apollo, PA,
Bible Presbyterian Church was held on Sunday evening, April 29, 2007. Ap-
proximately 100 people attended the service. In addition to the elders of the
Apollo church, the following ministers and elders participated in the service:
Revs. Keith Burd, Paul Durand, Mark Evans, Jerry Gardner, Ken Olson and Ben
Robinson; and Elders Brad Gsell and Dan Swain. The Rev. Stephen Scott-
Pierson, of the Protestant Alliance of Great Britain, gave the message.
Messages of congratulations were received from various Christian leaders and
the members of the Apollo church hosted a reception following the service.

VBS Attendance Doubles at Knoxville BPC

The June 25-29 Vacation Bible School at the BPC in Knoxville was a success.
Many gathered in an ongoing effort to build a children’s ministry at the church.
The Lord provided as the team was able to participate in various ministries. The
theme of the VBS was “The Race is On.” Young people from the church and the
community and from afar heard the gospel and learned about finishing the race
set before us. God blessed. Attendance was more than double last year’s atten-
dance. Pray for the on-going follow up. Several good contacts were made.
We thank God for this opportunity and for those who helped bring it to frui-
tion: the Blizzards from Florida, the Durands from South Carolina, and from
Knoxville the Nichols, the Russels, the Underwoods, George Turley, Eric Pas-
torek and Jason Gaul.—Rev. Jerry Gardner
“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and
the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.” Heb. 12:1