Missions Conference ‘08 – “God's Work, in God's World, in God's Way" is the theme of this year's Missions Conference April 5-7, 2008.  Our Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Ruffin Alphin.  Dr. Alphin is a true student of God’s word and a dynamic speaker.  Dr. Alphin’s pastoral ministry extends over 25 years with pastorates in Indiana, Pennsylvania and currently in Virginia.  In 1994, he began serving at Westminster Reformed Presbyterian in Suffolk where he is senior pastor.   His responsibilities include preaching, administration of a large staff and counseling.  The church is concerned about outreach and has recently planted another congregation, Hope Presbyterian Church in Smithfield, VA.  Dr. Alphin and his wife, Dorothy are the parents of three married children.  We are pleased to have Dr. Alphin with us for our Mission’s Conference this year.

Another exciting feature of the Gibson City Bible Church Missions Conference will be the opportunity to hear from and speak with many visiting Missionaries serving in both the United States and overseas.  A large display area will be available for viewing and talking with the missionaries before and after each scheduled service.

We welcome everyone of all ages to join us for as many sessions as possible.  The schedule is as follows:

Saturday:          5 PM     Meal

           6 PM    Opening Service-Dr. Alphin speaking

Sunday:            9 AM    Sunday School Hour-Missionary panel

        10:20 AM   Sunday Service-Dr. Alphin preaching

           Noon    Soups/Sandwich lunch following the service                                           

                Keynote speaker address to follow lunch

           7 PM   Informal Q & A time with Dr. Alphin

Monday:      6:45 PM   Closing Service

Special Children's services will be held during each session with child care provided for Infants and Toddlers.   

For questions, please call GCBC at 784-5702.

The following is a list of some of the missionaries currently supported:

Bill & Brenda Bennett: American Missionary Fellowship, Tennessee

Roger  & Maggie Bruehl: Campus Crusade for Christ, Florida
Don & Bea Foster:  Christian Outreach, International, France
Dick & Lou Hohulin: Wycliffe Bible Translators, Texas
Jonathan & Rosalie King: Child Evangelism Fellowship, Illinois
Sam & Ruth Lopez: Biblical Ministries Worldwide, Uruguay
Linda Oyer: Mennonite Mission Network, France

Hap & Dottie Parsons: Temple World Missions, Texas

Bud & Nancy Pederson: World Ministries, Wisconsin
Harley Schrock: Global Baptist Mission, Florida

Dave & June Sparks: The Navigators, Australia

Kent Wray: RBM Ministries, Michigan

Kent Eller:  OMS International, Indiana

Kirby Huseby:  Truth Alive Ministries, Michigan

Chad & Wendy Donley:  Family Life, Arkansas

Doug & Cindy Tankersley:  OMS International, Quito, Ecuador