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Family night on Friday, May 29, featured a series of inspiring presentations on recent missionary trips. First, John Musgrave shared updates from recent trips spanning thirteen countries and twenty-five locations. Highlights included the Faith City camp meeting in Nigeria, with over 20,000 in attendance and 1,000 water baptized, as well as visits to Abuja and Benin. He also visited France, Malawi, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Romania, and Southeast Africa, noting a powerful Zambia concert that concluded with a rush to the altar. Brother John said that no matter what the number in the congregation, the blessing of fellowshipping with God’s people is the same.

Bob Downey then presented information about the July 2025 Midwest Youth Camp and camp meeting, which focused on “God’s Law, Our Guide” and drew over 200 attendees. He also highlighted a visit to the Houston church where he attended Seye Folarin’s installation as pastor at the Reed Road location.

Darrel Lee spoke about the 2025 Wales camp meeting, themed “Arise, shine, for thy light is come,” which drew 475 attendees. The weeklong event included 6:00 a.m. prayer meetings, Sunday school, teachings and evangelistic services, and an enthusiastic water baptismal service. Brother Darrel said the work in the UK is actively expanding, with six properties now owned.

Tim DeBusk reported on the Dominican Republic work, sharing a testimony of a wife who prayed for thirty years for her husband's salvation. At the Dominican camp meeting, District Superintendent Deivys Pichardo had issued a challenge for each person present to impact one unsaved individual over the coming year. That was less than a year ago, and the region has seen 103 souls saved! Brother Tim also showed photos of two newly built churches in that country, and requested urgent prayers for the dire situation in Haiti.

Ed Habre showed pictures and told of a trip he took to Jamaica with Joshua Idowu. They visited Kingston, Castleton, and other local churches after Hurricane Melissa passed through last fall. Despite the damage caused by the storm, at each location they met with enthusiastic saints.

Sam Ajayi concluded the presentations by speaking about his trips to Australia and Brazil, where he helped share literature to establish a new group. In Chile, plans are underway to resume camp meetings next year.

Across all regions, the pressing needs remain: acquiring places to worship, continuing construction, and most importantly, seeing souls converted. Following the presentations, everyone enjoyed a time of fellowship and a “build-your-own-cookie-sundae” treat.

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