Retreat for Women in Ministry

This was the twelfth year for this retreat planned by missionary wives for the wives of pastors and other women involved in the ministry of local churches around Ecuador. This was the best attended of all! It was great to have Sharon Smith as a special speaker. With her husband Jim, she ministers to missionaries and churches through the BBFI Missionary Service Center. They returned to Ecuador, where they had served for 30 years, after a two-year absence.

Jim and Sharon Smith Visit

It was great to have Jim and Sharon Smith visiting our church this weekend. They have been our friends and mentors in ministry, and now serve in the Mission Office of Baptist Bible Fellowship International. Sharon was the speaker at a weekend conference for women and Jim preached in our Sunday Morning service as well as teaching the Men's Bible Study. It is an honor to host them briefly as they return to Ecuador to visit the churches and pastors that are the fruit of their long ministry in this country.

Women's Bible Conference

Sharon Smith from the Baptist Bible Fellowship International, Missionary Service Center in Springfield, MO was the speaker. Sharon and her husband Jim were missionaries in Quito, Ecuador for many years. The theme was "Adopted Princesses." The ladies enjoyed great lessons, refreshments, and fellowship. A simple handcraft is always a big hit too.

Building Project Continues

Work has begun on the auditorium for the church in Manta! We have been getting ready for this for several months. We have purchased the steel and cement for the foundation, columns and floor. The church has saved money for most of the labor that will be needed for this part of the project. We could definitely use more financial help to continue the work and finish the building. If you would like to contribute, please let us know and we will get the information to you for making a donation through Baptist Bible Fellowship International.
We really need to get the auditorium finished. We had 155 in church on Sunday. That fills up the temporary auditorium (made up of 3 future classrooms) and the current children's classroom space in the education building.

Fifth Anniversary for Manta Church

BBFI missionary Cliff McGhee was a our special guest speaker. He did a super job. His sermon directed us to continue to take the next step in our walk with the Lord and in the mission of our church. We recognized those who have been baptized during the last several months and those who have completed courses in the leadership training ministry. Afterward, we all had lunch together. Many worked hard to make the anniversary service a success.

Property for Church Building

Our son Teddy is standing in front of the property where we believe God is opening doors for us to build a church building in Manta. We are praying that He will allow us to raise the money for the land and buildings. You can help us by contributing any size gift to the Baptist Bible Fellowship International's Project Offering Fund, designating your gift to the Anzalone's church building in Manta, Ecuador (C-3202-062). The address is Baptist Bible Fellowship, PO Box 191, Springfield MO 65801. All gifts through the Baptist Bible Fellowship are tax deductible and 100% of your gift will be applied to this project. E-mail us if you have any questions.