SMITHFIELD, WV 26437 - ... Keep up the good work with your paper ... We at Pricetown are holding our own. We just lost our oldest member. Brother Robert (Bob) Smith. He was 96 years old. We are getting ready for our Spring meeting with Steve Stevens, April 24-30 at 7:30. Our VBS will be July 17-21. Our Fall meeting will be October 16-22 with David Stevens. I am now retired from working at Rush's Tire Service where I worked almost 42 years. I now have more time to do the Lord's work. I would like to do some meeting work. -Leroy Burdine, PO Box 59. Telephone: Clarksburg (304) 622 4396; Smithfield 334 3484; cell 677 6822.

CALEDONIA, OH 43314 Thank you for your excellent, sound Bible-based paper. I look forward to getting my copy each month. The writers and articles are very sound in doctrine and message. Thank you for your prayers for Jeanne. She has had major surgery this week and is doing well. Prayers are answered ... Please send a complimentary copy to my cousin from Alaska. Wayne Crum, 382 Caledonia-Ashley Rd. N.

SEARCY, AR 72143-5916 I want to thank you for publishing the article on my grandfather J.M. Rine written by Bruce Daugherty. It was good meeting you at the FHU lectures. I want to thank you for publishing the WV Christian. Floyd D. Rine, 26 Glenmere Dr.

WAVERLY, VA 23891 The March edition of West Virginia Christian was yet another solid print. The article by Jeremy J. Main on "The Church Faces the Future" was outstanding ... -Mark Henley, SIISP, 24427 Mussle White Dr.

SISTERSVILLE, WV 26175 Nina and I moved to our new house in Tyler County and began work with the church at Pursley on January 1, 2006, after 26 marvelous years with the 36th Street church in Vienna, WV. At that time I also accepted the position of Director of Church Relations with Ohio Valley University. My two new areas of interest are most compatible and I am enjoying working in both positions. The Pursley congregation is realizing some beautiful increases in the first three months of our efforts together and we look forward to even better days ahead. Pursley will celebrate 100 years in its present building on May 20 and 21. We have scheduled a dinner at the Sistersville firehouse on Saturday, May 20th at 6:00 P.M. Quinet's Court Restaurant will cater the meal. We would like all former members, as well as present and past friends of the Pursley church to come and share in the evening. Reservations for the meal are required no later than May 15th and can be made @ $15.00 per person. This includes dessert, drinks and gratuity. For reservations, call either 1-304-652-1194 or 1-304-652-2922. On Sunday afternoon at 2:00 P.M. there will be a SING at Pursley as a part of this nice weekend celebration. Please pray for continued success in our efforts at Pursley and at OVU. -Tom Butterfield, 901 Tyler Hwy. Email: tombutterfield@1st.net

MARION, OH 43302 The WVC paper is well received here in the north central Ohio area. The paper is a well-balanced and sound Christian publication, written by faithful men and women. Albert, only eternity will tell the good you all are doing for the cause of Christ and His glorious church. May the good Lord continue to bless you all in this endeavor. Bill and Pat Farley, 4284 Baer Rd.

GALLIPOLIS, OH 45631 Have just returned home from Dunnellon, FL, where I did some preaching this winter. This is a fast-growing congregation of nearly 100 members. I shall resume part-time work with West Union, WV, Sunday, April 2nd. I'm scheduled to preach in a meeting with the Lane congregation, Meadow Bridge, WV, June 4-9. My check for West Virginia Christian is enclosed. Lewis Mikell, P.O. Box 302.

LEYTE, PHILIPPINES Leyte Disaster Report (March 9) I just got back from Leyte. This was my second trip. Will go back there again and do more medical missions with my brother, Dr. Sam Cariaga. We also gave materials for 20 beds. People were just sleeping on the floor or on the ground. We were cramped like Sardines in school classrooms (literally). We will donate 100 or more beds ASAP. We visited and met more orphans who lost everything. We offered them full scholarships to study at Sunrise Christian College in Butuan City in June. Salvador Cariaga. scariaga@mozcom.com

FAIRVIEW, WV 26570 The Pumpkin Center congregation will conduct their spring Gospel Meeting April 16-21 with Steve Snider of Barrackville doing the preaching. Also the ladies of the Pumpkin Center congregation will host their Ladies Inspiration Day April 29. Beth Cook, of the Oakhurst congregation will be their speaker. For more information call Nick Deiger at (304) 449-1168.

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