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Tim and Twyla BrightBackground article for Mission ServicesJune
10, 1991
In the summer of 1986 Tim and Twyla Bright were Inspired by
theproclamation God's Word to claim their call to cross-cultural
foreignmissions. They had both made the decision to serve as
missionaries In theirteens. Through the challenge of preaching,
encouragement of friends,prayers of many people and a resolve to
follow God's will they have preparedthemselves to enter Ghana
Africa June 22, 1991. The Brights will workwith African Mission
Evangelism, Inc.
Tim received his Bachelor of Theology degree from Ozark Bible
College In1968. Since that time he has been preahcing In the
Midwest for twenty-three years. In May of 1991 Mr. Bright received
a masters degree Inpractical ministries. The education and
experiences he has shared in hisministries will be used to help
train Ghanaians at Ghana Christian Collegewhere he has been called
to be an Instructor.
Twyla Bright Is wife to Tim, mother of six children, and
educator. Tim andTwyla were married June 2, 1968. Twyla received
her bachelors andmasters degree from Indiana University majoring In
English and education in1988 and 1989. She has been teaching In the
public schools for two yearsand at Indiana University- East campus
for eight semesters. Mrs. Brightplans to teach at Ghana
International School.
The Brights bring four children to Ghana with them: Teresa, 16;
Tasha, 14:Nathan, 12, and Tal, 10. Two sons, Kris and Lance are
finishing their collegepreparations at Johnson Bible College and
Cincinnati Bible Collegerespectively.
Palestine Church of Christ of Palestine, Ohio Is the sponsoring
church forthe Brights. All correspondence and funds may be sent to
forwarding agents:Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nlchg^s, 3900 Koons Rd., New
Madison, OH 45346. TheBrights need $3000 per rrtonth support.
Prayers are encouraged by all whodesire Ghanaians trained to preach
the gospel and new churches planted forChrist.
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PALESTINE CHURCH OF CHRIST
Box 86
Palestine, OH 45352
ADDRESS
CORRECTION
REQUESTED
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Palestine, OhioPermit No, 1
RFrican Mission Evrangel isn^ Inc
Affiliate of Ghana Christian College
[DQDQIiri? (DQJOtDSIDSIi]Send checks to;
Bright OutreachFrank and Lois Nichols3900 Koons Road
New Madison, OH 45346
Arecent phone call from Tim and Twyla tells us that they have
arrived on the field inGhana, and are already involved in the work
of spreading the gospel there. First we
ask you to lift your voices in praise to God for His
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A safe journey for the Bright family to Ghana.Their arrival in
time to be present for the graduation at the school,and for the
Silver Jiabilee of Ghana Christian College. ^ ^ ^Opportunities of
immediate service: Christian Camp in Sunyani, paintingthe school
library, housesitting (which has provided use of hot waterand
telephone.)Promise of a salary from the school where Twyla will be
teaching.The rapid adjustment which the children have made to life
in Ghana.
Also there cure some immediate needs, for which we request your
intervention with Godthrough prayer:
The school will be able to get Tim on the quota.Tim will receive
a resident permit (he is now on 60 day extension).Funds to purchase
a vehicle. One is available for $2500, a Landrover,which would
serve their needs, and for \mich parts and service wouldbe
available there.Twyla's healthshe has already had problems with
malaria.Their work at Sunyani from the present through August
21st.That their container of belongings will arrive shortly. Twyla
says itis costing $100 weekly for food, which will be greatly
reduced by thefood sent ahead in their container. A house to rent,
and the income of probably $500 monthly for rent.
Thank you for your prayers and concern for the Bright
family.
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Mission ServicesP.O. Box 2427Knoxville, TN 37901"*2427
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