SANDYVILLE, WV 25275-9642 ... I like the paper
and commend you on the good work you are doing. I get other Christian
papers ... but always read the WVC first. Keep up the good
work. James Kibble, Rt. 3 Box 34-A.
GALION, OH 44833 I would like a year's subscription
to the West Virginia Christian ... I have known your brother
Bill for a long time. He meets with the church in Bucyrus. Bucyrus
is only about 9 miles from Galion, where I meet. Charles D. Shepperd,
5085 St. Rt. 19.
WESTON, WV 26452 - ... I have received every issue
of this fine paper and enjoyed them all. I read it, then pass
it on for another to read. There is good information in every
issue. We continue to need the sound Bible teaching as it is in
this good paper. Roy Pratt, 807 Camden Ave.
EAST POINT, GA 30344 Enclosed is $10.00 to help
provide subscriptions to those in need ... I am praying for all
at WVC ... For President Bush to win re-election, and for
all faithful members of the church to remain strong Christians
no matter who wins ... Thanks, again, for your sound teachings
...Please convey to all at WVC what a privilege it is to
be able to publish WVC and thus share the gospel with others.
Ray Jackson, 1068 Jefferson Ave.
CABINS, WV 26855-0133 Just to let you know James
H. Bailey, Sr.'s address has changed: Love & Care, Inc., Room
19, PO Box 1512, Parkersburg, WV 26102. They are both as well
as can be expected ... He has a birthday coming up Nov. 5. He
will be 87. Lonnie & Chris Ison.
(Editor's note: Sister Chris is brother and sister
Bailey's daughter. Let's remember these great soldiers of the
cross with cards and letters. I know they will appreciate hearing
from you.)
MOUNDSVILLE, WV 26041 - ... I want to thank you
for your contribution of the bound volume of the West Virginia
Christian. It is greatly appreciated. We are having to try
and figure a way to expand our library ... Brother Ed Partain,
of the Shinnston congregation, came as a new student a week ago.
He is a fine young married man who needs financial assistance
in the amount of $1,000.00 a month. If you know of any who are
able to help, we would be very grateful ... May God bless you
in your work. Denver Cooper, Director, West Virginia School of
Preaching, P.O. Box 785.
VALDOSTA, GA 31601 The year has gone by pretty
fast. Ronald has had and is still having a very rough time. His
ability to eat has improved. He had a procedure done on his throat
which has enabled him to swallow a little easier. He is still
having problems breathing. He is in a great deal of pain just
about every where ... He stays his positive, easy going, wonderful
self! Taking care of him is easy. The church here is very helpful.
Dr. and Mrs. Holten are always here when we need help. Being among
Christians is the only way we could handle our confinement ...
Keep up the great work. The paper is very good in getting "The
Word" out to people. Betsy
Stephens, 3610 Dennard Dr. Apt C.
SANDYVILLE, WV 25275 Please change my address
temporarily ... I enjoy the paper so very much and hate to miss
any issues. It is great to have good Christian literature to read.
God bless you in your efforts to get this paper out. In the name
of Christ, A faithful reader, Carnegie Wagner.
WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185 - ... We are diligent in
our efforts to reach the lost in this community and God is opening
up unbelievable opportunities. He has led us to 47 baptisms this
year and others seem to be pending. Every year we have 100+ "local"
guests in our assemblies and these are only counted the first
time they attend. Over the past six years we have had 672 different
local folk visit our assemblies. We try our very best to study
with each of these folk although such does not always happen.
God is blessing our efforts and we feel greatly indebted to him
for doing so! ... We need all of the prayer that we can get for
the cause of Christ in this area. It is a very difficult area
in which to work ... Bill Butterfield, 227 Merrimac Trail.
PIKEVILLE, KY 41501 - ... I am now working full
time with the Mikes Branch congregation and will be attending
the Bear Valley extension school at the Main St. Church of Christ.
I am devoting several weeks per year to the Ukraine Missions of
which I have been a part since 1999. I want to respond to the
need for articles and information ... Keep up the great work.
Jim Orrison, 876 Dry Branch Rd. jimopr@mikrotec.com
GALLIPOLIS, OH 45631 Since my last report, I've
preached in the following meetings: Floyd, VA, Crum, WV, and Lane,
at Meadow Bridge, WV. The associations were most pleasant with
good interest and attendance. My special annual Lord's Day with
Laurel Hill, Radford, VA was conducted August 22nd. Twelve congregations
from throughout the area were present. We enjoyed preaching, singing
and a big dinner on the grounds. Also, I preached at Floyd, VA
while in the area. The work at West Union, WV is doing well with
two baptized lately. Bro. Terry Varner and I share the work. I
shall begin the New Year with a special Lord's Day at South Franklin
St., Christiansburg, VA, Jan. 2nd. My first meeting for 2005 is
scheduled for April 24-28th with Rosemar Church of Christ, Parkersburg,
WV. On Nov 30th I completed 63 years of gospel preaching. This
has been a most rewarding life and time has passed all too quickly.
God willing I shall continue on. Lewis Mikell, P.O. Box 302.
(Editor's note: We rejoice with our brother Lewis
upon his completion of 63 years of faithfully preaching the Word
of the gospel, and in his good health! How good it would be for
all of us to shower him and sister Mikell with cards and letters.)