PALESTINE CHURCH OF CHRIST Box 86 Palestine/ OH 45352 ADDRESS Correction REQUESTED Mission Services P.O. Box 2427 Vnnv«r-?71<= 'TTt.T o-70m..7/lO-7 Non-Profit Organ. U« S. Postage PAID Palestir. s, Ohio Permit No. 1 AFRICAN MISSION EVANGELISM, In Affiliation with BRIGHT OUTREACH / ifiliiitiilliliiliiitniilHliiiloliilillinljiiii] '"•fttrana^wyiS'Bright taiiiiiy — ;HAPPY NEWMYBARf'Ii' -rVvfr I BRIGHTS PREPARE FOR 1997 ' As we prepare ourselves for what is ahead in '97 we must consider some facts: 1) We still have many churches to visit, please schedule us today. 2) We still have a debt of $3600 for travel, medical and furlough expenses 3) July is nearly filled with camps and VBS's, but a couple of Sundays are open 4) We need to raise funds for Ghana Christian College Campus relocation (See back) 5) Air fare of approximately $4000 will be a need before August. 6) We are still seeking funds for our truck fund. $1244 raised so far. Needed: $23,000 Listed below are items we are raising special support to take back to Ghana: Notebook computer and printer E-Mail service Funds for air fare Funds for vehicle Funds for a new motor for the 8 hsp generator A new motor for our freezer - the old is reported to have burned up in our absence 2 good 2000 watt transformers for our electrical items in Ghana that work on 110 power a new fan for our micro wave (we have used it since about 1982) Video heads and head cleaner A 220 volt copier A new cooking stove A new washing machine (the one in current use is a Maytag wringer type but the wringer does not work) Pressing iron Coffee maker Mag lite flashlight Several personal items of summer clothing We know that God will supply everything we need. We trust Him and His people. TIM ON THE ROAD IN THE U.S.A. Tim travels west during the latter part of January, all of February and March. Below is Tim's schedule; Feb. 2 - Irvine, Calif.; Mar. 2 - Open: Feb. 9 - Prescott, AZ; Mar. 9- Diamond, MO; Feb. 16 - Tempe, AZ; Mar. 14-16 - East Prairie, MO. Feb. 23 - Scottsdale, AZ.; There are still several dates open. If you wish to have Tim, please call him or Lois Nichols immediately. Twyla and Tai will be able to travel to Arizona for a couple of weeks. r
;HAPPY NEWMYBARf'Ii' -rVvfr IBRIGHTS PREPARE FOR 1997 '
As we prepare ourselves for what is ahead in '97 we must consider some facts:1) We still have many churches to visit, please schedule us today.2) We still have a debt of $3600 for travel, medical and furlough expenses3) July is nearly filled with camps and VBS's, but a couple of Sundays are open4) We need to raise funds for Ghana Christian College Campus relocation (See back)5) Air fare of approximately $4000 will be a need before August.6) We are still seeking funds for our truck fund. $1244 raised so far. Needed: $23,000
Listed below are items we are raising special support to take back to Ghana:Notebook computer and printerE-Mail service
Funds for air fare
Funds for vehicle
Funds for a new motor for the 8 hsp generatorA new motor for our freezer - the old is reported to have burned up in our absence2 good 2000 watt transformers for our electrical items in Ghana that work on 110 powera new fan for our micro wave (we have used it since about 1982)Video heads and head cleaner
A 220 volt copierA new cooking stoveA new washing machine (the one in current use is a Maytag wringer type but the wringer does not work)Pressing ironCoffee maker
Mag lite flashlightSeveral personal items of summer clothing
We know that God will supply everything we need. We trust Him and His people.
TIM ON THE ROAD IN THE U.S.A.
Tim travels west during the latter part of January, all of February and March. Below is Tim's schedule;Feb. 2 - Irvine, Calif.; Mar. 2 - Open:Feb. 9 - Prescott, AZ; Mar. 9 - Diamond, MO;Feb. 16 - Tempe, AZ; Mar. 14-16 - East Prairie, MO.Feb. 23 - Scottsdale, AZ.;
There are still several dates open. If you wish to have Tim, please call him or Lois Nichols immediately. Twyla and Taiwill be able to travel to Arizona for a couple of weeks.
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PRAYING EVERYDAY
Sunday - Pray for Tim, his travels and as he presents the work of GCC in Africa.Monday -Pray for Ghana Christian College - students, faculty, and relocationTuesday - Pray for Twyla and Tai as they continue to teach and go to schoolWednesday - Pray for the Bright family: Kris, Lance, Teresa, Tasha, and Nathan - all in college and /or working.Thursday - Pray for Ghana - stability, peace, and progress in economic, educational, and spiritual challenges.Friday - Ghana ministers and their families whosacrifice and suffer for the cause of Christ.Saturday - Pray for our churches in the United States to become dynamic, evangelistic and mission oriented.
GHANA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE RELOCATION PROJECTSThe College relocation continues at a slow pace as funds are available. There are several projects going on now that you
or your group may desire to share in. They are listed below:1. Bricks or blocks @ 50 cents each.2. Well drilling for the College's own water supply - $6,0003. Electricity Transformer at $25,000 at $50 per kilowatt.
WINDOWS - 97 is the latest project that has come to my attention from the Relocation Committee in Ghana. Listed below are^ thenumber of windows and prices. You or your group may desire to purchase one or several, or just part of one.
1.-14 windows at $155 each.2.-1 window at $110 - a window with 3 bays.3.-2 windows at $55 each.
4.-8 windows at $46 each.5.-4 windows at $30 each.6.-18 windows at $30 each.
7.-2 windows at $55 each.There are more projects involving doors and they include:
1. 22 doors with windows at $290 each.2. 2 panelled doors with windows at $225 each.3. 1 panelled door with windows at $185.4. 24 flush doors at $55 each.
5. 1 panelled door$140.As you can notice there are several projects to fit the budget ofyour group, special offering, oradditional gift. Please pray andconsider this worth project for Ghana Christian College classrooms.
^Additional bills came in after the first of theyear expanding outstanding bills to about $3600.
HOLIDAY FAMILY GATHERINGS
Christmas holidays provided a wonderful time for the Bright family togettogether with their children. All six children andfriends along with Gerald and Helen Bright, grandparents, met on Sunday afternoon in Palestine, Ohio at the Church of Christfellowship room. We enjoyed our "Christmas" dinner, gifts, and good time together. Itwas the first time we had all been togethersince 1989 for Christmas. We met together atchurch camp last July briefly for a few minutes to greet one another and take a fewpictures. We are glad we were able to share and continue to do so with those who are able. It has been a blessing.
YOU MAY CONTACT US: 101 N. Main St., Apt. B, Palestine, OH 45352; Tel: 937-548-7438 or Forwarding Agents:Frank and Lois Nichols, 3900 Koons Rd., New Madison, OH 45346; Tel: 937-977-6718
We thank you all ofyou so much for your love, prayers and faithful financial support. May God give you a productive 1997.Love, TTie Brights
AFRICAN MISSION EVANGELISM, INC.In Affiliation with Ghana Christian College & Seminary
Bright Outreach Forwarding AgentsTim & Twyla Bright Family M/m Frank Nichols
3900 Koons Rd.
Field New Madison, OH 45346P.O. Box 5722
Accra North, Ghana, W. Africa - Tel.; 937-997-6718Tel/Fax: 011 -233-21 -224469
U.S.A.
101 North Main St., Apt. BPalestine, OH 45352Tel.; 937-5487438
• Purpose of Mission1) To train Christian leaders in Ghana and West Africa2) To assist in new church planting3) To train local church leaders
• Departure to Ghana, Aug. 23, 1997• Sunday mornings open for speaking include
May 18, June 8, Aug. 3Most evening are open at this time
• Goals
1) To visit and share our work with supporting churches and friends2) Share with family members as often as possible3) Participate in two weddings and two graduations4) To gain new financial support
• Travel Plans
1) Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma during July2) North American Christian Convention, July 1-4, Kansas City, Booth 708
• Our Mission in Ghana since 19911) Tim has taught at Ghana Christian College in the field Practical Ministriesand Theology2) Helped evangelistic teams and evangelists plant 21 new churches3) Served on various committees: Spiritual Life (Sec and Chair.); Staff Welfare (Sec.); Campus
relocation (members and consultant). National Evangelism (consultant)4) Twyla has taught at Ghana International School, secondary education. English Literature and served as a
tutor at Ghana Christian College
• Plans for Future Work
1) Continue teaching at Ghana Christian College2) Continue working with leaders assisting in new church planting3) Surveying new areas in Ghana and West Africa for evangelism
Needs to Accomplish the Work1) To reach our 1997-98 budget of $4000 per month2) Raise funds for the relocation/buildingfund of Ghana Christian College3) Raise added funds for a new truck and personal items
Your prayers and financial assistance are always most welcome. We count on it. They are what enables us to do the jobGod has called us to do in Ghana and in West Africa. Thank you for your help, concern and encouragement. God blessyou. Love, The Brights
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EVANGELISM, INC "«*«""SW Budeacli
NORTH AMEBICAN'97
The Brights will head to the
North American Christian
Convention in Kansas City.
MO. July 1-4. Look us up at
Booth # 708- We'll be glad to
greet, share a few moment or
just spend some time with )'ou.
We are looking forward to
greeting old Bieods and making
GHANA CHRISTIAN
COLLEGE & SEMINARY
Third Term began for
Ghana Christian Collge
during the last week of
April. For the third year
in a row the student
population has exceeded
one hundred strudents.
Graduation is set for
July 19. Another large
class is expected to
graduate.
NEW CAMPUS
The footing for the
first section of the
classroom block has been
completed. The main
road through the campus
has been graded. A
workshop was completein 1996. The CoUege Is
awaiting approval for
final permits to continue
construction.
SUMMER TRAVELS
Travels will lake us to
Missouri, Kansas and
Oklahoma at least as we
visit churches, friends,
family and the NACC. We
anticipate a busy and
blessed summer.
June 1 - Centen'ille, IN
June 8- Wisconsin
Junel5-2I- Rushsylvan-
ia.OH (VBS)
June 22 - Mill Creek,
OH
June 29 • Chamois, MO
July 1-4-NACC
July 6-Kansas
July 13 - Driftwood, OK
July 13-16,Camp
July 20-25-So. Hutchin-
son, KS (VBS)
July 27 - Missouri
Aug. 3 • Greenville, OH
Aug. 10-Ada, OH
(Bethel Ch.)
Aug. 17 • Palestine, OH
*Note: There are just a
few possible dates on
Sunday if your would like
Tim & Twyla to come and
share a mission
presetnation. Call today!
BRIGHT EVENTS
Birthdays for Nathan,
Kris, Lance, Tim, Ryan
Smith, and Tasha were
celebrated recently on
April 27. April & Maybirthdays!!
BRIGHTS
PREPARING TO
RETURN TO
AFRICA
As the summer begins
and progresses the date
for Tim and Twyla's
departure looms closer.
On Saturday. Aijg. 2.3.they willto Africa and continue
their work with training
ChristianAirican
leaders.
continue
Ghana Christian College
and Seminary, along with
assisting in new church
planting. Your prayers
are deeply appreciated.
Tai Briehl graduatt^d
from high school May 23
and plans to enter college
in August.
Jne, 1997/Page1
PRAYING
EVERYDAY
Sunday for Tim as he
speaks to churches
Monday for Ghana's
peace and spirituality
Tuesday for GCC
students' health & jobs
Wednesday for GCC
faculty and new campus
Thursday for Twyla -
strength and good health.
Friday for the Bright
children; their jobs &
school this summer
Saturday for Ghana
preachers and their
family.
Tasha shared weddingvows with Ryan Smith on
Saturday, Mu>" 24. They
reside and work in
Cincinngti, Ohio.
Bright Outreach
E'alestine Church of Christ
Box 86
Palestine, OH 453^
Financial Report,
Fund Balances
-June i, 1997
Gen.
Fund
817.12
Ghana
Evglts
650.00
Stove 1000.00
Vehicle
(Truck)
1319.83
College
Reloca
tion
200.00
Ghana
Rent
2700.00
Special 418.00
ADDRESS
CORRECTION
REQUESTED
Palestine Ch. ofChlst
Permit #l
U.S. Postage Paid
Palestine, OH 45352
Mission ServicesP.O. Box 2427
rV Jqpl' ^^57
Thank you aU so mcuh
sacrificial gifts. May God-biessyouall
Vacation Bible
School stories.
Stories designed tohelp your school sharethe vision and excitingtimes the Brights have inGhana West Africa have
been written. They tellof the events that happento the Brights throughthe "eyes" of mythicalmice who traveled with
Tim, Twyla and familyand shared some of the
exciting events. Thesemice may be constructedby the local churches byusing white socks withpainted faces. Write formore information.
PROGECTS
• Funds for 220 volt
copier, approximately,5800.
• Two 2,000 watt
transformers @ $125each.
• Video heads and
cleaner - $30.
• Micro wave fan @$40.
If you can help withany of these projects itwill be greatlyappreciated. Thanks.
TRUCK FUND
The old blue Nissan
truck that has served well
the past five years for theBrights in Ghana is justabout worn out. With
high mileage and parts
,/M, i/ever few weeks, the needfor a new and later model
vehicle Is critical.
More trips areplanned to plant newchurches and helpestalished ones. A
dependable truck willhelp facilitate theaccessability to travel tonew areas.
A new truck costs
approximately $25,000and a good used one willbe $10,000-15.000.
Please pray about thismatter. Perhaps yourgroup may want to buy adoor, wheel or part of it.Your donation will be
very appareciated.
CHARLES Tim" BRIGHTGENERAL DELIVERY
PALESTINE, OH 45352
BRIGHT OUTREACH
c/o FRANK NICHOLS3900 KOONS ROAD
NEW MADISON,OH 45346
PHONE; 937-548-7438 PHONE: 937-997-6718
JiaM.1997/Faiio2
Palestine Church of Christ
Box 86
Palestine, OH 45352
ADDRESS
CORRECTION
REQUESTED
Mission ServicesP.O. Box 2427
Non-Profit Org.U.S. PostagePAID
Palestme, OHPermit ft 1
OUTREACHA-ME.<^ianaChristianCdD^&Seminaiy
hi misIssue: Brights Arrive in Afnca
BRIGHTS ARRIVE
After a long day.actually a long week of
traveling 1500 miles,packing and unpacking,delivering and takingthings for shipping, and .
getting the youngestBrights settled inCincinnati Bible College.
Tim and Twyla were off
from the Greater
Cincinnati air port to
West Africa.
The week had a been
extremely busy with all
that packing, dipping
and distributing of ourgoods. Teresa was able tobe the family during the
last week. She was a
great help and we allenjoyed having her withus.
The final day we took
Tai to CBC freshma
orientation. Tim's sister.
Donna, and family werealsf) able to sharc! the day.Tasha ami Ryan.herhusband also came.
Lancx* came as well.
When we won? fitially
off the flight went
smoothly to Zurich,Switzerland where we
had a short three hour
layover. It provided timeenough to get somepostcards and a cup of hotchocolate. Then, we were
off to Accra, Ghana. West
Africa. That flight went
vary welL We arrivedahead ofschedule.
The AME brethren
were waiting for us andhad prepared a wonderfrdreception at the home ofBob and Connie Shefller.
All ofour baggage made itwithout any problems,
and that is an answer to
prayer.
It was wonderful to be
in our home again. Even
though there has beenand still is much to do, we
are glad to be back andworking in Ghana.
COLLEGE BOUND
CHILDRE.N*
Tai, Nathan and Kris
are all enrolled at
Cincinnati Bible College.
Tai is a FV(«hman,
Nathan a Soph, and Kris
is workinc toward
Tim & Twyla BrightP.O. Box 5722
Accra North, Ghana
West Africa
M/m Frank Nichols Fwd
3900KoonsRd.
New Madison, OH 45346
Tel.:937-997-6718
Tel/Fax: 011-233-21-224468;
E-Mail: CBRIGHTAME@1GHMAILC0M
finishing his degree.
They are all working and
getting into the swing of
college life.
Teresa has completed
foiu* years at Arizona
State University. She
plans to study in FVance
during the Fall Semester.
Her major is business
with a FVench minor.
Our prayers are with as
she travels and takes on
this new challenge.
The Others
Tasha and Ryan bothlive and work in
Cincinnati, Ohio. Lance
lives and works in
Indianapolis.Please pray for them
as they take on new
challenge's, endureloneliness froju peirents,and (X)ntinue to grow asyoung adults.
GHANA CHRISTIAN
COLLEGE UPDATE
The College hasaccepted 36 new students.
FYeshman orientation
and registration was
Monday, Sept. 15,1997.109studenis
GCC Update
Continued:
Late entr>* exams were
held Sept. 2 with
interviews the 3rd.
CoJlese Graduation
The largest graduating
class in the history of theCollege look place July 19.
A total of 56 graduatedfrom the Degree, Diplomaand Certificate programs.
