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OBI Alumni Association Officers: Randy Snow, President Mark Hutson, Vice President Dawn Schminkey, Alumni Secretary
Jeremy Howard -2001 OBI Graduate "THEY LOOK LIKE THEY'RE FROM OBI" "By their fruits ye shall know them" (Matthew 7:20). When my wife, Kristy, and I first came to Cisco Assembly of God, where we’ve now served as pastor the past 2 ½ years, the church had been without pastors for about seven months. In that time, they had seen everything from comedian to politician in the pulpit, and had come to the conclusion that Bible-believing preachers were few and far between. On our first Sunday morning in Cisco, a lady from the church saw my wife and me in the sanctuary, then quickly went to find her husband, who had yet to meet us. Her husband later told me that she excitedly informed him, "The Howards look like they’re from OBI!" Around this same time I was speaking with a presbyter concerning a particular church, when the man, who was a perfect stranger to me, asked, "Did you attend OBI?" I told him that I did and asked how he knew. "Just by the way you talk," he replied. The Word of God tells us, "By their fruits ye shall know them" (Matthew 7:20). I’m proud to bear the "fruits" that God has produced in my life through my years at OBI. My loyalty to this school runs deep for many reasons. Here are two of them: I appreciate OBI because of what I experienced there. I’ve walked the halls, sat in the classrooms, and gleaned from the wisdom of men and women of God. I’ve seen, firsthand, the sacrifices made by the committed staff as they train and send out laborers for the harvest. Aside from the Bible and book learning, much of what I experienced at Bible school helped "put shoes on" my theology. After four years at OBI, the Lord launched me into full-time ministry–picking up kids for Sunday school, taking out the trash, and cleaning the toilets at my father-in-law’s church! My experiences at OBI taught me about the true meaning of being a minister–a servant, like Jesus Christ. I appreciate OBI because of what it produces. Many missionaries, evangelists, pastors, teachers, and faithful church members have come up through the ranks at OBI, and are now serving God in various places across the nation. I count it a privilege to serve the Lord together with these chosen few. As my wife and I serve our church family in the place where God has led us, I count it an honor to bear the marks of an OBI graduate–which is simply the fruit of God’s grace and mercy in my life.
Ministry News Josh and Celesta (Gray) McCutchen are currently working at First Assembly of God in Phenix City, Alabama as music pastors where Bro Danner is the pastor. Their new address is 791 Lee Rd. 213, Phenix City, AL 36870.
Births Josh and Jennifer (Lee) Seaman have a new addition , Lily Adaline. This little girl was born April 2, 2007, weighed 7 lbs., 14 oz., and was 20 inches long. Congratulations on your precious gift! Jessie and Tammy (Parker) Mallory have a new little girl they named Emily Sue. She was born on April 4, 2007, and she weighed 6 lbs., 14 oz., and was 18 ½ inches long. Brittany (17), Bethany (15), Jessica (13), Parker (8), Preston (5), Janessa (3), and Elita (2) are Emily’s older brothers and sisters! Mom has a lot of good helpers. Congratulations! On April 5, 2007, a new addition came to Bryan and Renee (Baker) Webb. Nathan Eli weighed 9 lbs., 1 oz., and was 21 ½ inches long. Alecia (13), Bryan II (11), and Drew (6) are glad to have this new little guy in their home. Congratulations to your family! Justin and April (Burks) Sherer are happy to announce the birth of their second son, Elias Scott. He was born on April 12, 2007, weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz., and was 20 ½ inches long. Titus (1 year) is Elias’ big brother. Congratulations to you all! Jeremy and Laura (Kaser) Heath want everyone to know about their new little girl born May 12, 2007. They named her Adeline Hadassah. She weighed 7 lbs., 10 oz., and was 21 inches long. Oliver, her older brother, "loves her and wants to hold Adeline!" Congratulations on your new little blessing! Weddings Carrie Smith and Ryan Edwards were united in marriage on April 21, 2007. Congratulations to you both, and may the Lord bless you as you together live for Him! Wedding bells rang for Tamara Adolphson and Jeremy Bogan. They gave themselves to one another on April 28, 2007. Congratulations, and may the Lord use you both to further His Kingdom!
Alumni News Thank you to those who have sent announcements to us! Keep sending your news concerning ministries, marriages, births, prayer requests, testimonies, suggestions, etc. to Dawn Schminkey, 115 S. Ripley St., Neosho, MO 64850, phone (417) 451-7644, email: dndschminkey@juno.com or OBI Secretary, Bonnie Stoner at PO Box 398, Neosho, MO 64850, phone (417) 451-2057, fax (417) 451-2059, email: obi@juno.com, website: www.obiweb.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OBI WORK WEEK August 13_18, 2007 (Monday through Saturday) Work needed to be done before school starts: Missions Department: Putting up ceiling tile and painting. Men’s Dorm and Women’s Dorms: Installing cabinets, counters, painting, and general maintenance. (Housing will be provided). You may call the OBI office at (417) 451_2057 or Bro. Terry Miles at (417) 455_6310
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