The Lunday Family to Brazil
We have taken on increased responsibilities as South America Director, which has resulted in increased content for our monthly letters. Please be patient with us as we “tweak” some things in the coming editions.
Missionary Candidate School - God is still sending laborers into His harvest! In June we received 57 new candidates (one and two year) on the campus of BIMI, where we taught them for a week of classes to prepare them for the mission field. We rejoice that of the group there were eight new missionaries going to South America. Even so, “the harvest is (still) plenteous but the laborers are (still) few”, which means there is still room for YOU!
Preaching in Guyana, SA - What a privilege to take the gospel to our South American neighbors. Recently, we traveled to Guyana with the Mariners, who are called to Suriname, the country next door. What a blessing to visit the ministry of Noel and Charlene Shrivnauth! God has used them in an amazing way during nearly thirty years of ministry. In the short time we were with them we saw eleven people trust Christ and two baptized. We told one of the missionaries that if God had not called us to Brazil, we would have begged Him to let us go to Guyana! Nearly 30% Hindu, what a needy place!
Camp Bimi Missions Camp - Upon returning from Guyana, we jumped right into missions camp, where we taught a week of classes to young people who are interested in missions. It was a blessing to see many young people who have a heart for God and desire to serve Him. We had a total of 38 campers. The camp is purposefully kept under 40 so that we can spend more one on one time with each of the campers.
Emergency Medivac out of Colombia - While the pandemic seems to be subsiding in the US, in South America we are still battling it on all fronts, with hospitals overloaded. In June, Mark Gerosin, in Medellin, was hospitalized with severe coronavirus symptoms. After nearly a week awaiting a bed in the ICU, his situation deteriorated. That’s when the decision was made to Medivac him to Florida for treatment. The doctors said, “Had he continued another day in Colombia we possibly would have lost him”. One reason BIMI exists is to save our missionaries as they seek to save the lost!
Baptizing New Believers - Acts 14:22 reads; “Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.” During the recent pandemic we have seen God working in hearts to bring people to Himself. Two years ago the Lord allowed me to lead Paulo to Christ. Due to various motives, Paulo never was willing to commit to baptism. However, with the recent pandemic, Paulo came to the realization of his need to get right with God. In Brazil, when someone is baptized, they are showing that they are all in for God. (If you notice from the picture, Paulo did not even take off his Covid mask for baptism!)
The Salt and Light Ministry - God has opened many doors during the pandemic. Our churches have been able to reach hundreds of families through our food distribution ministry, who otherwise would not have been as receptive to the gospel. Each month, our ladies from the Dorcas ministry will prepare food baskets to be distributed to families most vulnerable. The distribution coincides with an open air meeting/church service in the football field or park in front of our church. Each month there have been souls saved as a result of this compassionate outreach. Winter Break In Brazil - As Americans are enjoying summer, in Sao Paulo we are experiencing winter, which means the schools let out for a month. This is a great opportunity for our churches to have “Férias Fantásticas” or VBS. This has been a very fruitful ministry in our churches in Brazil. This year, the blessing for us as missionaries is to see people who were reached through VBS and discipled, are now the ones who are organizing and executing the entire program. That is Missions Full Circle!
The Church Plant in Guacuri - God’s way is perfect! This church was begun four years ago on the site of a former spiritist center. It has proven to be a true work of grace, as God has saved souls and restored one family after another. After just a year and a half, Stephanie and I were forced to leave the work in hands of the team who started with us. Though they felt insecure at the time, God has used them to raise up a solid work. Recently a couple, who was reached through the church, were married and accepted a position with BBN Christian Radio. Pray for Denis and Tamares!
The Lundays
Email: slunday5@yahoo.com
Baptist Int’l Missions Inc.
P.O. Box 9
Harrison, TN 37341
We have taken on increased responsibilities as South America Director, which has resulted in increased content for our monthly letters. Please be patient with us as we “tweak” some things in the coming editions.
Missionary Candidate School - God is still sending laborers into His harvest! In June we received 57 new candidates (one and two year) on the campus of BIMI, where we taught them for a week of classes to prepare them for the mission field. We rejoice that of the group there were eight new missionaries going to South America. Even so, “the harvest is (still) plenteous but the laborers are (still) few”, which means there is still room for YOU!
Preaching in Guyana, SA - What a privilege to take the gospel to our South American neighbors. Recently, we traveled to Guyana with the Mariners, who are called to Suriname, the country next door. What a blessing to visit the ministry of Noel and Charlene Shrivnauth! God has used them in an amazing way during nearly thirty years of ministry. In the short time we were with them we saw eleven people trust Christ and two baptized. We told one of the missionaries that if God had not called us to Brazil, we would have begged Him to let us go to Guyana! Nearly 30% Hindu, what a needy place!
Camp Bimi Missions Camp - Upon returning from Guyana, we jumped right into missions camp, where we taught a week of classes to young people who are interested in missions. It was a blessing to see many young people who have a heart for God and desire to serve Him. We had a total of 38 campers. The camp is purposefully kept under 40 so that we can spend more one on one time with each of the campers.
Emergency Medivac out of Colombia - While the pandemic seems to be subsiding in the US, in South America we are still battling it on all fronts, with hospitals overloaded. In June, Mark Gerosin, in Medellin, was hospitalized with severe coronavirus symptoms. After nearly a week awaiting a bed in the ICU, his situation deteriorated. That’s when the decision was made to Medivac him to Florida for treatment. The doctors said, “Had he continued another day in Colombia we possibly would have lost him”. One reason BIMI exists is to save our missionaries as they seek to save the lost!
Baptizing New Believers - Acts 14:22 reads; “Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.” During the recent pandemic we have seen God working in hearts to bring people to Himself. Two years ago the Lord allowed me to lead Paulo to Christ. Due to various motives, Paulo never was willing to commit to baptism. However, with the recent pandemic, Paulo came to the realization of his need to get right with God. In Brazil, when someone is baptized, they are showing that they are all in for God. (If you notice from the picture, Paulo did not even take off his Covid mask for baptism!)
The Salt and Light Ministry - God has opened many doors during the pandemic. Our churches have been able to reach hundreds of families through our food distribution ministry, who otherwise would not have been as receptive to the gospel. Each month, our ladies from the Dorcas ministry will prepare food baskets to be distributed to families most vulnerable. The distribution coincides with an open air meeting/church service in the football field or park in front of our church. Each month there have been souls saved as a result of this compassionate outreach. Winter Break In Brazil - As Americans are enjoying summer, in Sao Paulo we are experiencing winter, which means the schools let out for a month. This is a great opportunity for our churches to have “Férias Fantásticas” or VBS. This has been a very fruitful ministry in our churches in Brazil. This year, the blessing for us as missionaries is to see people who were reached through VBS and discipled, are now the ones who are organizing and executing the entire program. That is Missions Full Circle!
The Church Plant in Guacuri - God’s way is perfect! This church was begun four years ago on the site of a former spiritist center. It has proven to be a true work of grace, as God has saved souls and restored one family after another. After just a year and a half, Stephanie and I were forced to leave the work in hands of the team who started with us. Though they felt insecure at the time, God has used them to raise up a solid work. Recently a couple, who was reached through the church, were married and accepted a position with BBN Christian Radio. Pray for Denis and Tamares!
The Lundays
Email: slunday5@yahoo.com
Baptist Int’l Missions Inc.
P.O. Box 9
Harrison, TN 37341
The Holmes Family to Nigeria
The month of May allowed me the first opportunity to be a part of two of the six pastors’ conferences that we have planned for this year (I missed one in February before we returned to Nigeria). Truth Baptist Church hosted the 12th Annual Soul-Winning & Leadership Conference, with nearly 35 pastors attending, many bringing workers and preachers from their church with them. Missionary Evangelist Jim Belisle’s tenth visit to our work proved to be the most urgent one for us, as he was the only invited guest preacher who was able to have a valid visa to make it out here. The Pathfinder Foundation, started by Grace & Glory Baptist Church’s co-pastor, Adewale Adesina, honored Bro. Belisle and me, along with Ms. Pat and a few former missionaries, with plaques to commemorate the years of service to Nigeria. Our mission board’s Field Service Coordinator and I then flew to Aba for the third conference to be held in that city and the first hosted by Faith Baptist Church, started by Missionary Ken Gill close to 25 years ago and pastored for nearly 15 years by a faithful national pastor and friend. We had 18 churches represented in this three-day meeting, and all three area pastors surprised me with honorary plaques and gifts of clothing from their churches.
Exam week for our seminary was immediately before our Abuja conference, and the week after, all but four of our students traveled for internships at various independent Baptist churches. This allowed us to begin the project of adding the second floor to our dormitory rooms. As I write this letter, the roofing has been removed, new pillars are in place, and the pouring of cement for the decking will begin soon. We have updated the page that our mission board had started for this fundraising opportunity: fbmi.org/mpg/holmes. Please visit and consider helping us with the remaining balance that is needed to do the walls, windows, doors, and new roof.
As the seminary continues to grow and our students get more and more opportunities for evangelism and service in the local area, the need for a van has become more essential. With the favorable exchange rate recently, I believe we could buy a very reliable 18-passenger “bus” for around $10,000. We would greatly appreciate your prayers and potential assistance toward this additional project for our schools that have now been a part of producing nearly 150 graduates who are serving all over Nigeria, West Africa.
Believing God,
Mark Holmes,
Mark Holmes Family
507 State Street
Hammond, IN 46320
contact@fbmi.org
The month of May allowed me the first opportunity to be a part of two of the six pastors’ conferences that we have planned for this year (I missed one in February before we returned to Nigeria). Truth Baptist Church hosted the 12th Annual Soul-Winning & Leadership Conference, with nearly 35 pastors attending, many bringing workers and preachers from their church with them. Missionary Evangelist Jim Belisle’s tenth visit to our work proved to be the most urgent one for us, as he was the only invited guest preacher who was able to have a valid visa to make it out here. The Pathfinder Foundation, started by Grace & Glory Baptist Church’s co-pastor, Adewale Adesina, honored Bro. Belisle and me, along with Ms. Pat and a few former missionaries, with plaques to commemorate the years of service to Nigeria. Our mission board’s Field Service Coordinator and I then flew to Aba for the third conference to be held in that city and the first hosted by Faith Baptist Church, started by Missionary Ken Gill close to 25 years ago and pastored for nearly 15 years by a faithful national pastor and friend. We had 18 churches represented in this three-day meeting, and all three area pastors surprised me with honorary plaques and gifts of clothing from their churches.
Exam week for our seminary was immediately before our Abuja conference, and the week after, all but four of our students traveled for internships at various independent Baptist churches. This allowed us to begin the project of adding the second floor to our dormitory rooms. As I write this letter, the roofing has been removed, new pillars are in place, and the pouring of cement for the decking will begin soon. We have updated the page that our mission board had started for this fundraising opportunity: fbmi.org/mpg/holmes. Please visit and consider helping us with the remaining balance that is needed to do the walls, windows, doors, and new roof.
As the seminary continues to grow and our students get more and more opportunities for evangelism and service in the local area, the need for a van has become more essential. With the favorable exchange rate recently, I believe we could buy a very reliable 18-passenger “bus” for around $10,000. We would greatly appreciate your prayers and potential assistance toward this additional project for our schools that have now been a part of producing nearly 150 graduates who are serving all over Nigeria, West Africa.
Believing God,
Mark Holmes,
Mark Holmes Family
507 State Street
Hammond, IN 46320
contact@fbmi.org
