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FROM THE DESK OF THE CBM
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NATIONAL DIRECTORS

“Yesterday afternoon, we picked up our sweet girl from Camp Gilead and went for dinner. Thank you for being partners with us in Kingdom-building work. We would
God answered every single prayer I had for our girl this week…every single one!! We prayed not have the capacity to reach as many children with the Gospel without your
she would find Christ. She had made baby steps toward that decision but this year, she support. God has burdened us to send out increasing numbers of missionaries
cemented it for herself. (She even said she wanted to find a church to get baptized.)
to start new areas of ministry. The need is great! Expansion of CBM is necessary
While I prayed for many things, I had forgotten…that camp would give her confidence to help meet these needs. Philippians 4:19 tells us that, “My God shall supply
and help her find courage. Camp Gilead taught me more about myself and how to be the all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” We cling to this
teacher and friend that I am today, than I thought or remembered. God changed me during great promise. Will you pray about being the way God meets these needs?
all those summers, years ago…but Camp Gilead also ‘built me.’ It gave me confidence,
courage, knowledge…it taught me to love people well. Here are some ways you can be a part of expanding CBM’s ministry:
I’m so thankful for my own experiences BUT, more importantly, I am so thankful for [my
granddaughter’s] experiences. God was good and faithful. We certainly received ‘more Expansion Fund:
than we could ever ask or imagine.’ I remain so incredibly thankful for (yet another) ‘life This fund allows us to raise up the next generation of missionaries, and also helps us open up new areas in
that was changed.’” which missionaries can serve.
---Grandmother of a 1st time camper in summer 2018 Support a Missionary:
Many of our missionaries are in the process of raising support to be full-time on the field. Could you help meet
In case there is any doubt after reading this precious letter, this is why we do what we do. This is why we sacrifice anything the
Lord asks, to serve Him full-time with CBM. The Lord has provided CBM with a ministry that He uses to change so many lives, their need by being a monthly supporter?
including our own.
Building Fund:
We are so thankful to the countless churches who have commissioned and sent missionaries into this plentiful harvest of CBM. Outdoor Chapel - God has given us one of the most amazing views on top of the mountain at HQ, and we desire
We are blessed and amazed by the countless ministry partners who sacrificially give so that these missionaries can serve the Lord for people from everywhere to be able to enjoy His beautiful creation. This worship facility would include a deck
full-time with CBM. We are in awe of the innumerable prayer warriors and financial partners who are behind the CBM missionaries. and observation tower.

God uses willing servants who are unafraid to say “YES” to Him, regardless of the cost. These are the people who make up CBM, Conference Center - We need more lodging and a place to gather our missionaries for meetings and training. We
and it is only through His work in their hearts that they are able to do this. have outgrown the space at HQ. We must build or buy to be able to meet our growing need.
Tiny House Renovation - We purchased a tiny house for less than $1,000, but it is a true “handyman special!” We
We invite you to join us in watching and participating in the Lord’s work as He continues to use CBM and its missionaries and are raising funds to be able to move this to HQ and renovate it for Intern/Missionary housing.
volunteers to accomplish His work this next year! We expect to be completely in awe!
It is so important for us to be “Redeeming the Time.” Thank you for the part you play in this!
Lincoln and Jamie Simmons
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