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PLEASE CONSIDER PRAYERFULLY

A phone call from Tim Bright in Ghana confirms that the quota hasbeen granted to Ghana Christian College/ and Tim's name has been /approved to fill the quota. Praise God that this has finally beenaccomplished.

Tim has been busy serving in various capacities during this waitingperiod. While in Togo, he did calling/ preaching, and teachingwith the only Christian Church evangelist in Togo.

The Brights were able to return to Ghana in time for Tim to serveas the main speaker for the Sunyani Regional Christian ChurchChristmas Convention, speaking four times, and assisting withworkshops. Tim preached for Abeka church on December 29th; andhad the devotional time for that church on Jan. 5th.

The Brights were able to have Christmas with two of the othermissionaries serving at Ghana Christmas College, Dorothy Eunsonand Brian Jennings. All the family was involved with numerousschool and church activities over the holiday.

Now, for our URGENT request. The Brights have been asked to paytheir house rent for a year in advance, which amounts to $4200.Other missionaries have told us that their landlord is being verylenient with them, because generally landlords ask for 2 or even3 years in advance. This funding is needed as soon as possible,and quite frankly, we do not have this amount in Bright Outreachtreasury.

If there is any help financially that your church, Bible Schoolclass, or individuals can give, it would certainly be appreciated,Please continue to pray for the Brights, as they labor on thefield in Ghana. Tim will be assisting with teaching in some ofthe classes this semester.

In His service,

Lois Nichols, Forwarding Agent

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Greetings from Ghana. While the winter months with their cold crispair, falling snow, and wintry chill spread over many parts of Americaat this time of the year, Ghana is experiencing some of her warmerdays. Although the days grow shorter by 15 minutes or so, the weatherbecomes very hot in November & December in West Africa. However,Christmas is celebrated with festivities, caroling, conventions, andmany other celebrations. Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Ghanaexcept on the American Embassy grounds for Americans. The day afterChristmas Ghanaians celebrate boxing day, an important sports day. NewYear's comes with fireworks and more celebration.

We are anticipating this time with much joy in our hearts. Tim hasbeen invited to speak at the Christmas Convention at Sunyani, Dec.20-23. want -to-participate in the Harvest days, on Dec. 1st at AbekaChristian Church where we attend. However, our_ti_me in Ghanajay belimited due to problems qetting_^ur residence permit. As of today,(Oct. 16th) we are being told we must leave Ghana and be gone for 3 or4 weeks. Our plan is to leave for Lome', Togo, the next country eastof Ghana. We are making arrangements for re-entry to Ghana sometimenear the end of November. We are also arranging a place to stay. Asit stands now from the information we have, the quota committee is veryaware that we are here, and that Ghana Christian College is trying toexpand the quota. The quota committee has no plans to discuss theGhana Christian College quota in October, but we hope it will be placedon the agenda in November. If not, then we will come back to Ghana andmake a decision as to what our future here will be. Please pray thatMr. Adjei, the principal of Ghana Christian College, will be able togive the quota committee a clear outline and precise plans for havingus come to Ghana Christian College. If he cannot dotake the place of someone on furlough, it may be very doubtful for usto remain here. The quota committee will decide whether or not to putGhana Christian College on their agenda on Oct. 29th. Please continueto pray about the quota situation.

By the time you receive this letter, we will be in Togo, a country 3useast of Ghana. We will remain there to see what will happen on thequota space for Ghana Christian College. Then we will return to Ghana,Lord willing, around the end of November. We invite you to pray withus daily that God will grant us a way to stay here, if we are toin this country.

The children are doing fine. It has been a majorto make at Ghana International School where they attend. They ^11taking French, chemistry, physics, math, English,of the children have as many as 13 different classes. They are allparticipating in a compulsory extra-curricular activity. Tai is indrama c?ub, Lthan on the swim club, Tasha is ="1 trying to decide,but has narrowed it down to library or newspaper club. Teresa is inthe keep-fit club. Twyla teaches English on levels similar to 7 10thgrades, sponsors the newspaper club, and is boys indepartment. She also tutors three young (age 20-22) Ghanaian boysEnglish three nights a week after school.

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being used in observing classes at Ghana Christiancollege, learning the procedures of the school, corresponding with

w??rteach preparing for the day when he111 teach. Tim has preached almost every Sunday since coming toGhana, served at church camp, visited villages, assisted building andphotographed an irrigation project at Panu, Ghana, helped withmaintainance at Ghana Christian College, and talked with people in thestreets and market places. There are baptisms in most of the churchesalmost every week. In one village a man named Christov proclaimed atthe end of Tim's sermon that he wanted baptism that day. GhanaChristian College also is enjoying one of her finest years, with 59students enrolled. It is thrilling to share in the growing work ofGhana.

We as a family have come to Ghana knowing that God has led us here allthe way. From our plane flights and getting through customs tounpacking our container items and finding a'house, we have experiencedGod's providential care. We have ridden in taxis, buses, and mini vansto get to our destinations, all with the sense of awe at how God takescare of us. Like anyone else, we become frustrated at times having tobargain with a taxi driver over the right price. But we know God iswith us and has brought us here for a purpose that of service andministry.

We have sacrificed many of our material items either giving them awayor leaving them behind. It we should need to leave Ghana we areprepared to make the same choices. It is hard, but God never promisedus an easy road, but that by His strength and power we would haveenough. So at this time of the year we rejoice with the celebration ofthe birth of Christ. God knew what would befall His only begotten Son,God knew there was a cross ahead. But He loved us enough even thoughwe don't deserve it. God made it possible to have complete unity withHim. That's why He gave us Jesus. At this time of Thanksgiving,Christmas, and New Year's, as you are with family and friends, pleaseshare with this joy we have of God's priceless gift. We send our verybest wishes and greetings. May the God of peace give you His eternalpeace.

Before we close, we should mention that our sons, Kris and Lance, arein college finishing their studies. Kris returned to Johnson BibleCollege this fall where he is concluding his wolk towards a computerdegree. Lance is a Senior at Cincinnati Bible College, plays on thebasketball team, and is engaged to be married. We are very blessed asparents of two wonderful sons.

We would like to share a blessing written from one of them as weboarded the plane to come to Ghana. "Consider how the lilies grow.They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not Solomon in all hissplendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes thegrass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown intothe fire, how much more will he clothe you, 0 man of little faithl Anddo not set your heart on what you will eat or drink, do not worry aboutit. For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Fatherknows that you need them. But seek His Kingdom, and all these thingswill be given to you as well." Matt. 6:28-33. Consider your undyinqdevotion for Jesus Christ and the work He nas prepared for you.

This has become our theme of life as we claim this passage every day.May God add all His blessings to you as well.

Our love to all,Tim & Twyla Bright Family

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& THANKS BE UNTO CODs for all that He has done for us tpast six months:

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Keeping us safe in our trips to Togo while we waited for a quota space and visa to beapproved.For the great response to the letters to bring more support for housing and living inGhana. The housing has been paid through generous gifts, and grant, and a loan forthis year.For the resident permit granted officially March 19, 1992.For Tim's ability to teach at Ghana Christian College in the field of Greek, Biblestudies, and counseling. He completed a successful second term teaching Greek.For the safety and good trips Tim has been able to make to villages and the Liberian

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1. For the health and strength of the Bright family, especiallyTwyla, who has suffered from malaria several times.For a good 4-wheel drive vehicle so Tim can continue going tothe villages to assist in new church planting, leadershiptraining, and encouragement of the young churches.For continued safety in travel in Ghana.For the children's adjustment and study during third term atGhana International School. This is the finals term,determining whether they pass or fail.Ghana Christian College as the college mo\es ahead for the thirdterm of the academic year — April 27-July 17th.

6. For the possible addition of new quota spaces to bring in new workers to help reachfor Christ the remaining 44 (out of 47) people groups in Ghana.

7. For Tim and Twyla as they prepare and keep up with their teaching responsibilities.

TRIPS TO THE VTLLfiGESs

Feb. 29th and March 1st Tim Bright and BrianJennings went to a small village of Akuman forthe showing of a Genesis Project movie, "TheLife of Christ." It is a narrative of Christ':life on this earth according to the Gospelof Luke. This village has reached all butabout 15 people. It was great to see a youngchurch growing and active.

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The next church we went to visit was a new church planting effort in the village ofSempoa about 6 hours north of Accra. The final 36 miles took 2^ hours to get there.Sempoa is a small fishing village near the Volta Lake (one of the largest manmade lakesin the world). We showed the Jesus movie (as it is called) Friday and Saturday night,March 27 and 28th. On the 27th we showed it to over 500 people as Tim preached in betw^nreel changes. We had trouble getting our generator started (no electric in the village),and two young men came to Tim stating that the idol priest had placed a curse on the treethat the truck and generator were under. "I just prayed that God would open the way toshow the film." The film was shown in their own language.

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Saturday, we showed the film to about 250 people at the other end of the village. Thatwas the actual area where the new church was being started. Another Christian Church wassponsoring this new congregation. It was thrilling to receive nine new people immersedinto Christ. God truly blessed the time we spent in the village and the new congregationgot off to a great start. This was the church's first formal meeting.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE:

April 4-5 — help sponsor Bible Club retreatApril 9th — host Bob Reeves of F.A.M.E.April 12th — Preach at the p.m. service at Abeka Christian Chiirch

, April 16-19 — Attend Ghana Christian Church Easter ConventionApril 22-25 — Attend West African Mission Conference in Ivory Coast.April 27 — Third term begins at Ghana Christian College.

TIM'S TEACHING:

The second term at Ghana Christian College has come to its conclusion as of March 25th.Tim taught Greek to finish out the second term. During the third term Tim will teachboth Greek and Acts. These classes are 4-hour classes each week. This is the maximumload of teaching by instructors at GCC. During August (summer short sessions) Tim willteach Christian Doctrine and Pastoral Counseling. Each are two hour classes.

MISSION V131ICLE:

We extend a special thank you to those who have been so generousduring the past several months, especially for the housing. Fundswere borrowed from I.D.E.S. to pay the $4200 amount at the time thvlandlord requested the funds. A grant for $1000 was given byI.D.E.S. Due to generous gifts another $1700 was erased from thedebt. Another special gift was given for housing which will beused next year.

We are in desperate need of a 4-wheel drive vehicle to be usedfor the work here in ghana. Most new ones range from $21,000to $25,000 if bought here. If you would like to designateyour funds, so mark them and send them to Frank and Lois Nichols,3900 Koons Road, New Madison, OH 45346. Thank you so very much foryour prayers and generosity for the Kingdom's work.

V.B.S. IS COMING'!

V.B.S. STORIES are available for your 1992Vacation Bible School Mission. Write for

these today, to the Nichols', address above.They feature adventures the Bright familyhas had, as told by two fictional churchmice who traveled from Ohio to Africa.

Editor's note: The Brights are still in need of more financial support for livingexpenses. Please make all checks payable to Bright Outreach,and send them to Frank and Lois Nichols, 3900 Koons Road, NewMadison, OH 45346. Brights are on the mission field, and involvedin teaching in a variety of ways about Christ. Let's support themso they don't have to worry about finances. Thanks.

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Dear Friends# June 15# 1992

As our first year comes to a completion# we want to express our deep appreciation to allof you who have shared in our work through prayer and gracious financial support. Wethank you so much for sharing in the work of evangelism in Ghana. We appreciate it verymuch. y

MISSION ACOGMFLISHMENTS:

1. June 26# 1991 - Arrived in Accra# GhanaJuly - Studied Twi language# visited missionaries# and attended Silver Jubileeof Ghana Christian College.August# 1991 - Shared with Ghana Christian College Extension program in Sunyani#cleared our container# moved into our present location.S^t. - Childfi^ ^d TwylaTbegan attendance and teaching^ Ghan^IntemationaiSchool.

Sept. - Oct.# 1991 - Tim observed classes at Ghana Christian College; assisted infarming and building projects with David Kalb.Nov. and 1/2 of Dec. - Journeyed to Togo# while we waited for our quota space andresident permit. Tim worked with Kwame Afakule# an evangelist endeavoring tostart Christie work among idol worshipping p^ple.December 22-23 - Christmas Convention—Tim was special guest speaker at Sunyani.January# 1992 - Tim began teaching at Ghana Christian College.Feb. - Tim assisted in crusade and church planting at Koponyo.

March - Tim ^issisted in new church planting at Serapoa - preaching# crusade# and

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April - Brights helped sponsor Bible Club retreat. Tim attended Ghana NationalChristian Convention & West Africa Missionary Conference in Ivory Coast.May - New Chinch near Swedua - preaching crusade (24 baptisms on the inauguralday). Obser^^ with other missionaries a new church at Myera started by one ofthe deacons of Abeka Christian Church.Jime - Conferred with a Liberian refugee student planting a church neeir therefugee camp in a nearby village.

FAMILT NBNS:

1. Twvla teaches English Literature at Ghana International School. She has hadmalaria seven times# food poisoning# cholera# and a heart attack. The heartattack occurred April 23rd. She is improving and went back to work the end ofMay# but is still mdergoing tests.Children—^They go to Ghana International School. Their educational system is onthe British system. It is harder than anything they have ever done before.Teresa coitpleted Form IV and will be going back to the United States to completeher senior year. Tasha cortpleted Form III. Nathan completed Form I. Tai wasmoved up from Class 5 to Class 6 and has completed it. They conpleted their

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final exams which count 70^ of their entire grade for the year.Togo Experience -We stayed in Togo# a neighboring country for about 6 weeks whilewe waited to be placed on the quota space. While in Togo the country experienceda coup. By Dec. 13th we were able to come back to Ghana for the Christmas holiday-Since January we have settled into a routine revolving around school and collegeactivities. The children participate in art# drama# basketball# school newspaperand year book# have access to swimming near our home. They also participate ina Bible club.

PRAISES:

1. Provision of our home with water, lights, and phone most of the time.2. Protection for us in travel by bus, van (trotro), taxi, and walking.3. Health care of the children and Tim. Most have been well roost of the time,

life was saved because of the personnel and the phones that operated.4. God has blessed us with friends, fellowship, and good working relationships.

Twyla's

PRAYER CONCERNS:

1. FINANCIAL - INCREASE OF MONTHLY FUNDS TO KEEP THE BRIGHTS ON THE FIELD. They havenot been adequate in either salary or ministry (for support of Ghana Christian College andnew church planting).

-A VEHICLE for use in the ministry and family (New doiible cab truck—$21,000; used—$5000-10,000). We have a possible opportunity for a used one by Aug. 31st.

2. HEALTH - Proper care is always a concern with so many tropical diseases. We praythat Twyla will be able to recover so she is able to teach at Ghana International Schoolto keep the children in school. Malaria is everywhere. Disease stalks everyone.

3. MINISTRY - Twyla as she teaches at Ghana International School- Tim as he teaches at Ghana Christian College, assists evangelists in

villages to plant new churches, helps train local leaders.4. FUTURE PLANS - Twyla plans to return to America July 19 for 45 days. She plans to

visit churches, attend Lance's wedding, take care of some legal business, and get Teresasettled with relatives.

- Teresa plans to move back to the US to finish her senior year ofhigh school.

5. FAMILY - Kris, summer work and then attend Johnson Bible College in Sept.—Lance plans to marry on August 7, 1992.—Tiro and the rest of the children will remain in Ghana during July & Aug.

6. FURLOUGH - Plans for a short furlough are April 15 - Aug. 20, 1993. Be sure toplan for the Brights to visit your church during this time. Send this information to ourforwarding agents.

7. GHANA - The change in government is taking place this year. Pray for a peacefultransition.

- Ghana Christian College - pray that more students will respond, and thatfunds will adequately provide for continued eudcation in this vital training for ministry.

- Pray for new churches to be planted that will enable the growth of GhanaChristian College and provide for greater growth in the kingdom. Prayer for the preacherswho serve them.

EXPWJSE REPORT

TOTAL MISSION INCOME (June 1991-MayGifts and Offerings - 22,088.35Loan from I.D.E.S. - 3,200.00

Grant from I.D.E.S. - 1,000.00Total $26,288.35

EXPENSES

Housing 7150.00^Utilities 1171.01Medical 394.78Insurances 3440.28Car Payments/Main.Ins. 2757.96**Salary 7612.00Ministry 2399.87Misc. 554.58

Furlough -0-TOTAL 25,480.48*Phone

**Local student fees, utilities,and food) repairs, medical have

1992) - $26,288.35

Proposed budgetfor 1992-1993

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Thank you so much for your generous giving this past year. Yourfaithful gifts have helped us keepgoing even through tough times.We hope to be able to increase thereceiptsfor next fiscal year,June 1992 - May 1993.

This report does not reflectTwyla's teaching in lieu ofstudent fees and small income.Student fees would come to over

$25,000 if we had to raise thisamoimt to educate our children.

r moving expenses, local ministries (travel, lodging,been paid out of salary).

ADDITIONAL NEEDS

TWYLA WILL TRAVEL TO THE US JULY 20 - AUG. 30, 1992. SHE WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK TO YOURCHURCH OR MISSION COMMITTEE TO GIVE YOU AN UPDATE. HER TIME WILL BE LIMITED, BUT SHE WILL

TRY TO SCHEDULE AS MANY PLACES AS POSSIBLE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR FORWARDING AGENTS SOON.

VBS AND YOUTH STORIES ARE AVAILABLE ABOUT LIFE IN GHANA. CONTACT FRANK & LOIS NICHOLS.

PROJECTS - MISSION TRUCK, FURLOUGH FUNDS, HOUSING. PLEASE DESIGNATE YOUR FUNDS, OTHERWISETHE GIFTS WILL GO TOWARDS SALARY, BENEFITS, AND MINISTRY.

THANK YOU AGAIN, FOR YOUR GRACIOUS HELP IN OUR MINISTRY TO GHANA.

LOVE, THE BRIGHTS

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PERSONAL FILE FORMDate Sent: J1 %

Data Rec'tf: , _r"r 1 r- .yj

Information from this form will appear in Horizons and other information formats published by Mission Services Association.

This form is prepared to help you give accurate background information about yourself and your mission work.

'Please type or print clearly 'Do not abbreviate

'Please do not write on this form anything other than that requested. Attach extra sheets for additional information you may want to provide.

This is not an application form. It is not an official form endorsing you and your work. It is simply a worksheet designed to help us publicizeyour work that may help produce new friends for you, prayers and financial assistance. If any questions seem too personal or seem offensiveto you, please feel free to leave them blank.

Date:

Name in full Charles Timoth^y Bright

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Middle Name Last Name

Complete address on field: pn, "Rnv annra-Mnrf.h(Number • Street - City • State • Zip number • Country)

Phone number on fiflirini i in Case of Emergency call # :

Day

1992Year)

Ask for: Lois Nichols - forwarding agent-3900 Koons Rd. New Madison, Ohio 45346Middle • Last name and address)

Your complete address while in USA: ^^Lois Nichols 3900 Koons Rd. New ^fadison/ Ohio 45346(Number • Street - City - Slate • Zip)

W (,711Your USA phone number: arpa mHe (513) 997^6S$^hnnP nnmhor 997-B&17

Name and address of Livinglink church or churches:

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City Palestine

Southland Christian Church(Full name ol cl^urch)

Qjty; Lexington

Number & StreetBox 86

State Ohio

Number & Street P«0. Box 23338

State Kentuclcy

Names and addresses of other sponsoring churches whose elders recommend you:

Spartanburg Christian Church Number & Street pp 9 Pov fin(Full name ol cfiurch)

City: _

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LynnState Indiana

Zip 45346

Zip 40523

Zip 47355

•ia, Church^pf ChristfFuW name orcnufchj ^ ^ Number & Street -^QfiQ w. Pnnf.P

State Ohio Zip 45356

Please send letters of recommendation from the elders In

your sponsoring churches which will encourage other

churches to support your missionary work. Certainly thewords of these elders wilt help to convince othersregarding the worthiness of your mission work. Pleasehelp MSA to spread your news through HORIZONS bysending these elders' letters from your sponsoringchurches as soon as possible. MSA will be happy to help

you contact these elders If you will send the full

addresses of the churches.

Please sketch a map directing visitors to your location on the missionfield. Where are you in relationship to other missions and to the nearestlarge city?

Recommendations by Christian Leaders: (List names here and enclose a copy of each letter.)

Name: Number & Street

City: State Zip

Name

City _

Place of Birth(Number A Slreel)

Date of birth May(Month)

(Add date of arrival(Month)

(Year)

If applicable.)

Where baptized?

City

Number & Street

State

City -^Shadyside

4 1945

(Day) (Year)

State .Ohio-

and naturalization date(Day) (Year)

Date

State

Zip

(Month)

Zip

Zip

(Day)

On an extra sheet please describe any details regarding your conversion which you might care to mention.,

MARITAL STATUS:

Married y Single Divorced Widowed

Please give the complete name of your husband or the maiden name of your wife Twyla Louise Dorris

Date of marriage June(Month)

Who solemnized your wedding?

1968(Day) (Year)

Gerald Bright

Where married? Chanute, Kansas

List children by full name giving the place, birthday, month and year In the order of your children's birth days. (Ifyourchildren have been adopted please indicate.) In case you are single, please list your brothers and sisters by name inthis space.

Name

Kristopher Todd

Lance Tyler

Teresa Michelle

Place of birth

Jefferson, Iowa

Jeffersnn, Town

Richland Center, Wisconsin

Month,

April

May

November

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1969

1970

1974

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1979

Tai Loraine Blufft^on, Ohio February 1 1981

Please list places of previous Christian service and what service you did as a brief career summary. Giveapproximate dates:

Place Position

Spartanburg citrictiari/

Pandora Church of Christ Minister

Oklahoma Church of Ch;righ M-lniRl-.pr

Sugar Ornvta rhnrnVi nf PVirig-h MTnTa4'g>T-

EDUCATION (high school and later):

Name of schoolCincinnati Bible Collegeand Seminary _

Location

C-inn-innaH. Ohio

Ozark Bible College

Pacific Christian College California

Tempe High Schnni , Tompo,

jopijn/ Missovuri

What Influenced you to become a missionary?

Service

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Pastor

Pag^-•nr

Paster

Number of years

? -1991

1963-1966

1959-1963

Dates

March, 1Q84-Aug. 1990Jxine, 1978-March. 1984

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Febmarir1Q71-June 1975

Degrees granted and date(List honorary degrees)

Masterg in Prartinal MTnigf.Hpg

Parhplnrg nf Thonlogy

Diploma

Tim answered this information before we

vent to Ghana. Please refer to those forms for these two gijegt-iong. ThanTrg^ Twyia

What is your purpose in missions? Or what do you hope to accomplish on the mission

field?

Your own explanation In some detail might be Influential in leading others into full-time service. (Use extra sheets ifyou need more space):

See above

Describe briefly In outline form the nature of your daily duties on the field:

College and Seminary, provides assistance to students as they minister to churches.

holds seminars and develops materials for the students to share with their church leaders

Which of the following terms most nearly describes your missionary status?Evangelist Bible College Teacher v Bible Reader Public School Teacher

Homemaker Doctor Nurse Social Worker Music Teacher

ministry Radio follow-up Christian Service Camp Linguistics Maintenance of

Pilot,

Radio

mission equipment Maintenance Benevolent Office Work Production of Bible

Production of Christian literature In the National Language VillageCorrespondence Courses

Evangelism X Name other: Pnnn.goi.g pag^r>rs

Languages you know (fluent/non-fluent) Frigljg'h/'T^^

PARENTS:

Father's name and his home address: Gerald Donald Bright(First • Middle - Last name)

Living X Deceased Number &Street 1390 Paradise Valley Poad

Qjty Presco'fc'b ^State Arizona 2ip 86303 Phone 602-445-5611

His occupation Retired Minister Is he a Christian? Yes _X No

What positions of leadership has he held in the local church? —Minister for over 50 years-

Teacher at Kentucky Christian College- Overseas missionary

What Christian service does he now do? He Presently helps ¥ith the Christian Service Camp inPrescott and works with the Senior Citizens in the Church

Mother's full maiden name Ifebel >farie Luqj,ribuhl —(Fifsl Middle • Last name)

Living Deceased y Number & Street

City j State Zip Phone

Is she a Christian? Yes No Her occupation If employed outside the

home

What leadership positions or Christian service has she rendered to the local church?

Do you have relatives In mission work? Yes No

If so, please list their names, location, kinship and details on a separate sheet with a brief explanation of theirmissionary activity. Donna Bowden, wife of David Bowden who ministers to East Prairie ChristianChurch

FORWARDING AGENT:

Mame Frank and Lois Nichols(First Middle • Lett name. II applicatle, list both Mr. and Mrs. lull names.)

Number and Street _3900_Koons_Ed^ City New Madison

State Ohio 7ip 45346 Phone (513) 997-66^^

Where attend church? Palestine Church of Christ(Full name ol church)

Number &Street Box 86 City Palestine State Ohio Zip 45346-

What duties are performed by the forwarding agent? Mail newsletter, coordinate finances, businessmanager

Should money be sent to the forwarding agent only? XES2/

Does the forwarding agent receive a salary? No In what form should funds be sent? _check

Please give the full name of the mission: —Bright Outreach Bright Outreach

Does the mission have official tax exempt status? ^—

Please give details of HOW checks should be written to this mission: —Bright Outreach

Iffunds are to be sent directly to the missionary on the mission field, please explain the details of HOW to do It, so wecan give your explanation to HORIZONS readers and others who may inquire

Please send all funds to our forwarding agent.

Mission Services Association is depending upon you to keep her informed regarding your missionary activity. Thanks so much;you are the BEST source for your information we know, so you are a vital partner.

Ifyou have additional information that you think will be helpful tothestaff of MSAin preparing news stories about your ministry,please feel free to send it.

Include Mission Services on your mailing list for your newsletter and we will send HORIZONS to you free of charge each monthas you serve on the field.

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For office use only:

PERSONAL FILE FORMDate Sent: 1

Date Rec'd: " jQr^y

Information from this form will appear In Horizons and other infor- This form is prepared to help you give accurate background informa-mation formats published by Mission Services Association. tion about yourself and your mission work.

•please type or print clearly *Do not abbreviate

•Piease do not write on this form anything other than that requested. Attach extra sheets for additional information you may want to provide.

This Is not an application form. It is not an official form endorsing you and your work. It Is simply a worksheet designed to help us publicizeyour work that may help produce new friends for you, prayers and financial assistance. If any questions seem too personal or seem offensiveto you, please feel free to leave them blank.

Name in full l y I a Ldu / A)ri c» /| ^Sp«f/ out atl/namea First Name Mtdiile Natm

Date: (y ^ 2i2_iMortth Day Yav)

Last Name

Complete address on field: 0 X yS'7'1 'X AcCra.'A/nrtk , k/cLsTAfri'rr{Humbat Straat • City Stala Zip numbar • Courttry)

Phone number on field: ^9 in Case of Emergency call # : ^ /

Ask for: /-Of 3 Is ^90 O }(.ooyxS ]^d. hfihA/ AAaJ. OH WS'3 9 Cr{First • MIddIa - Last name and addrass)

Your complete address while in USA: o A.0 /, {Numbar Straat

a.J[ svn . DM ^ S ^¥C,

(Numbar Straat • City Stata - Zip)

Your USA phone number: area code s/3 phone number 997- LY/t

Name and address of Livinglink church or churches:

ft f. cPCkrtsVNumber &Street oy fp(Full name ol church)

City ^ I£. i'yi State ' O Zip V5~c?

r! <1^I Ckutc^k Number &Street 3 3 3"(Full name ol church)

City: State }P Y Zip V X3

Names and addresses of other sponsoring churches whose elders recommend you:

S/3arTaitkutraCi\r-t'^t:a^ C.l^iArr'.k Numbcr &Street _£' (Full name ol church) J

City: l~ y n State 'X-4^ Zip ^ ^^

ftp aa. Ckurck of Christ' Number &Street J 9ItClltt MAMA A# A*k>i*^KI 'ull name ot church)

City: f i a.U q State O ! o Zip ^c^~3 ^

Please send letters of recommendation from the elders in

your sponsoring churches which will encourage other

churches to support your missionary work. Certainly thewords of these eiders will help to convince others

regarding the worthiness of your mission work. Please

help MSA to spread your news through HORIZONS bysending these elders' letters from your sponsoringchurches as soon as possible. MSA will be happy to helpyou contact these elders if you will send the full

addresses of the churches.

Please sketch a map directing visitors to your location on the missionfield. Where are you in relationship to other missions and to the nearestlarge city?

Recommendations by Christian Leaders: (List names here and enclose a copy of each letter.)

Name: Number & Street

StateCity:

Name

City _

Place of Birth(Number 1 Street)

Date of birth he.hr uct r y

(Morxth)

(Add date of arrival(Morxth)

(Year)

if applicable.)

Number & Street

State

City f.kero k(.'.C^

(Day) (Year)

State

Zip

Zip

Q k' la h ,v m cr

and naturalization date(Day) (Year) (Month)

Zip 73lXi

(Day)

Where baptized? _ Fjtsf Ch urc k Date J/onuary /9(oJLr:ity D fjUC/y State KQ n g Zip

On an extra sheet please describe any details regarding your conversion which you might care to mention.,

MARITAL STATUS:

Married Single Divorced Widowed

Please give the complete name of your husband or the maiden name of your wife rles^. iS k-tDate of marriage ^ L sr married?Where

(Month) (Day) (Year)

Who solemnized your wedding? (-r-^ra I^r \yj iy fList children by full name giving the place, birthday, month and year in the order of your children's birth days, (ifyourchildren have been adopted please indicate.) In case you are single, please list your brothers and sisters by name inthis space.

Name

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Lance. 21/V) •

"Tas^ cc- /V).

~fA ! ^ •

Place of birth

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Month,

k f 'Y- t I/Y\cx

f-

hc,httA.ary

Day

Al.

! Y

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Year

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Please list places of previous Christian service and what service you did as a brief career summary. Giveapproximate dates:

Place Position Service Dates

I have ccirrcd hTi.s"banri as thf? minister's vife and taught Sunday School classes»worked with ladies groups and helped with camp and children's church every since we have

been married.^ .

EDUCATION (high school and later):

Name of school

Indiana University

Indiana University

Midway High School

Location

Tndianapol-is

Indianapolis

Buffalo. Kansas

Number of years

±

Degrees granted and date(List honorary degrees)

Magf.Pr nf .qnipnrfa

Bachelor of Science

Diploma

What infiuenced you to become a missionary? —Christian-servic?e ean^'and being prayer*

parteners with missionaries for 23 years.

What Is your purpose in missions? Or what do you hope to accomplish on the missionfieid? To provide encouragement and support for my husband and children and to use my education

®ft)ffP^^i^^}fenation In somedetail might be infiuentiai in leading others into full-time service. (Use extra sheets ifyou need more space):

We hope to provide a mndpl nf a ChHgf.ian fanrlly anH i-n h^lp P^nrMn-ajo -HTno

students at the college in their daily lives.

Describe briefly in outline form the nature of your daily duties on the field: Care for my family/ participatein the local church activities, teai-h af. rihana Tnf.PT-n?>1-i'nna1 ^-hnr>1 qtiH -holp

College as needed. We have distriibuted books for use in the village schools.

Which of the following terms most nearly describes your missionary status? fiO/ia /Evangelist Bible College Teacher Bible Reader l^bli^chool TeacherPilotHomemaker Doctor Nurse Social Worker Music Teacher Radio

ministry Radio foilow-up Christian Service Camp Linguistics Maintenance ofmission equipment Maintenance

Correspondence Courses

Evangelism Name other:

Languages you know (fiuent/non-fluent)

Benevolent Office Work

English and a littlP Twi

Production of Bible

Production of Christian literature in the National Language Village

PARENTS:

Father's name and his home address: tA >I f On y\ 'f' i —0 ^ ?-S{F\nt " • Last nama)

Living Deceased ^ Number &StreetCity State Zip

His occupation ^ Is he a Christian? Yes

What positions of leadership has he held injhe-tocal church?

What Christjen service does he now do?

^Tn Ahki \Jl^ \-t chMother's full maiden name

Phone

(Pint - Middle • Lasr name)

Living Deceased Number &Street ^ 0>C I ^mty e^r'd k state O 7ip ^3 7^^ Phnna ^ ^3/ ~iz.^9Is she a Christian? Yes - No Her occupation if employed outside the

home

What leadership positions or Christian service has she rendered to the local church? k<^c 66" 'f- j/

Do you have relatives in mission work? Yes 2^^ No

If so. please list their names, location, kinship and details on a separate sheet with a brief explanation of theirmissionary activity. Oocc^ V<p/ r \i <i nc{ 01 r ^'f fr ^/^ '̂l ; >1 I S

FORWARDING AGENT:

Name L K<^ V / <^/h QIsIPinx / Middle - tMf name..(Finl 7 Middle - Laat name.^ IIapplicable, littboth Mr. and Mr». full names.)

Number and Street ^ /'y O h S—^ ^. , City A/'it*-' / ,5" ^State Dk ; 7ip Phone

?la/e f iH e- Ckurc^ / a-fr.kri'.TWhere attend church?(Full name ol church)(<W' wt

Number &Street v ^ City r /j !^<.Ti State 0 f^iQ Zip

What duties are performed by the forwarding agent? H Ti rt CC.%. bdI , ^ man^^cr

Should money be sent to the forwarding agent only? —y ^ O

Does the forwarding agent receive asalary? N O in what form should funds be sent? Ck r.cM'Please give the full name of the mission: f >̂ kf—0c4'tC ADoes the mission have official tax exempt status? y ^Please give details of HOW checks should be written to this mission: E r \QkT P U Tf ^ i?' CA

J

Iffunds are to be sent directly to the missionary on the mission field, please explain the details of HOW to do It,so wecan give your explanation to HORIZONS readers and others who may inquire

P! e.Q S (t -PrU yi^<. -f d OO r -p Or iA/ ^ r J i QO^ in T.Mission Services Association is depending upon you to keep her Informed regarding your missionary activity. Thanks so much;

you are the BEST source for your information we know, so you are a vital partner.Ifyou have additional information that you think will be helpful to the staff of MSA In preparing news stories about your ministry,

please feel free to send It.Include Mission Services on your mailing list for your newsletter and we will send HORIZONS to you free of charge each month

as you serve on the field.

GHANA CHRISTIAN COLLEGEAND SEMINARY

FOUNDED - 1966

LOCATED - ACCRA GHANA

THREE COURSES OF STUDY

- 4 Year BA D^ee- 3 Year Diploma- August Session Certificate

THREE CAMPUSES

- Main Campus, Accra- Extensions (2 locations)

ACHIEVEMENTS

1987 Accredited Affiliate of

ACTEA

1992 Largest Enrollment1993 6 New Quota Spaces

THE FUTURE

1993 Largest Graduating Class1993 Main Cairpus Relocation

Begins

FACULTY AND STAFF

- 7 Ghanaians

- 5 Expatriates- 2 Recruits

- 1 Interim

GO PREACH

AFRICAN MISSION EVANGELISM, INC.

in affiliation with

GHANA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE AND

SEMINARY

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Carl Bridges, A.M.E. ChairmanJohnson Bible CollegeKnoxville, TN 37998Ph: 615-579-1467

or

The President

Ghana Christian College andSeminary

P.O. Box 5722

Accra N. Ghana

Ph: 011-233-21-226735

PRAY FOR A TRAINED LEADERSHIP

TEACH

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svAUsaLiaH isah

David Kalb Family Tim Bright Family

Brian Jennings Dorothy Eunson & Board Members

Jeff Hostetter Family

Recruits:

Patrick Cline FamilySteve Icenogle

Interim: Kara Snyder

3900 Koons RoadNew Madison, OH 45346August 2, 1992

Dear Friends of the Bright Family,

We would like to express our appreciation to each of you for allthat you did for Twyla while she was in the States. It is goodto know that so many are so supportive of the efforts of the Briahtfamily in Ghana. ^

Following is a quick sketch of Twyla's accomplishments, with God'shelp, during the six weeks:

—8 presentations to churches—3 presentations to mission committees—3 presentations to women's groups—Mission speaker, team leader assistant, cook's helper, for a

week at Camp Christian—$5600, the total necessary, was given by God's people for purchase

of a vehicle

—$1398 was given toward license and fees for transfer of the vehicleThis should cover all fees.

—Had a dental check-up.—Had medical tests for heart problem. All tests came back good.

It appears Twyla's heart has healed, and she can continue asusual, resting when she begins to feel the need.

—Attended son lance's wedding.Settled Teresa in a minister's home for the ccHning year, to finishher senior year of high school, and possibly work part-time.

—Stateside business accoitplishedClothing, Bibles, watches, etc., purchased for family and friendsin Ghana. Twyla managed to find lots of good bargains.

—Att^ded preachers' prayer breakfast.—Visited friends, relatives, and former co-workers.—Almost enough funds have been received to pay off the loan for the

past year's rent.—$2700 was given toward the year's rent due in Decerriber, for 1993.

Added to the $1500 already designated, this will pay the rent forthe year.

^ you can see, Twyla had a very busy time, and much was accomplished.There are still some needs:

—Pra^rs: Twyla teaching at Ghana International School, Tim teachinaat Ghana Christian College, the children as they attend school.

—Increase in monthly support.—Funds for Tim and Tasha to come to the States in 1993.

Again, thank you, each and every one. You made Twyla's stay inthe States interesting, enjoyable, and a real blessing. Thanksto all individuals and churches/ladies' groups who gave clothino,toys, candy, etc., for the children.

In His service, Frank and Lois Nichols, Forwarding Agents

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