July 14-21 2007
Santa Cruz South America
The country of Bolivia, South America, is situated in the midst of Chile, Peru, Paraguay, Brazil, and Argentina. Santa Cruz, the second most populas city in Bolivia, is the capital of the Department of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, and was the destination of *CWE's group of volunteer teams whose mission was to construct a building for the Tabernacle Baptist Church.
In a letter from Jake and Sharon Wiebe, BIMI missionaries serving in Bolivia for over 14 years, the Wieb's tell of the "group in the yellow shirts' and how the arrival of these skillfull, dedicated Christian workers was the topic of conversations all over town. Many of the locals came to watch the church raising and to share in the joy of the occasion.....and many came to know the Lord during those weeks. Many more have been brought into the family of God as the Baptist ministry has grown in the new shelter of Tabernacle Baptist Church. See statement below as to the wonderful outcome of the ongoing work and discipling in Bolivia.
* http://www.cwe-missions.org
"More than 350 people made the decision to trust Christ as their Savior." (statement taken from CWE Blueprint Magazine, January 2008 issue)
These pictures are from week two and were provided by Dale Tanner, a frequent mission volunteer from Gwinnett Hall.
Team 2 arrives at the church site
Prayer meeting
Plans are studied for installing the roof trusses
Okay, that's done, what's next?
Meanwhile the kitchen patrol seems to be enjoying their duties
all helpers are welcomed
Broom Maker Nursery
........ always lots of local interest in the construction......
TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH
After a hard but fulfilling week of work, Team 2 is heading home...
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Dominase, GHANA ,West Africa
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Sept. 23-Oct 1, 2006
To answer the needs of George Depaah, pastor of Solid Rock Baptist Church in Dominase, Ghana, *CWE volunteers from all over the United States traveled to Africa to help in the construction of a church building. Not only did these dedicated volunteers have to travel over 11 hours to Africa, they first had to get to New York City to catch their flight. After arriving in Ghana, they still had several hours ahead of them being bussed inland to the village of Dominase.
The whole project was completed in three weeks with the first week beginning on September 16th; the second week which we have recorded below thanks to Dale Tanner's photographic skills, started on the 23rd. The building having been completed by the end of the second week, the third week was dedicated to medical missions and those needs.
* http://www.cwe-missions.org
All volunteers are instructed to bring enough clothing to avoid doing their wash the 'old fashioned' way. Below is the local 'laundromat!'
During activity time, our CWE team seems to offer no competition to the local Ghanians
The kitchen "Angels"
Local kids show pen pal packets from their USA friends
A last minute shopping trip before going back to the USA
SOLID ROCK BAPTIST CHURCH
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Santiago, Chile
May 7-14, 2005
As introduction to this past CWE project in Chile, we offer this excerpt from an article of summary, written by the pastor of Living Hope Baptist Church, Doug Kreeger-ABWE Chile, and published in BLUEPRINT Magazine, summer 2005 issue.
"Just a couple of months ago we were meeting in a small, dusty shed, but now Living Hope Baptist Church has a beautiful two-story building. We are busy making phone calls to follow up with discipleship on the many people who made decisions throughout the project. We're organizing and fine-tuning our new Sunday School program and have once again activated both the women's and men's ministries.
Yes, there is a 'new church' on the south side of Santiago, and it is new in more ways than in one sense of the word. Obviously, we have a new building which still amazes us every time we see it; but we also have, to some degree, a new congregation of people. Not only the new believers, for which we praise the Lord, but also the church membership and friends that have been tremendously impacted."
Chile, a nation only 125 miles wide,has mountains, rain forests, deserts, volcanos, farmlands, vineyards and some of the friendliest people in the southern hemisphere.........
LIVING HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH
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Colonia, Uruguay
March 6-13, 2004
In the first quarter of 2004, four *CWE construction teams went to Colonia, Uruguay to build the First Fundamental Baptist Church, in partnership with Baptist World Missions and missionary Archie Perez. Team Four arrived the second week of March to offer their talents, (carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, meal preparation-you have to feed those hungry volunteers). They were a group of twenty including three from Gwinnett Hall Baptist: John Austin, Dale Tanner and Bobby Gabrels.
* http://www.cwe-missions.org
On the Atlantic Side of South America, Uruguay is nestled between Brazil and Argentina, and the city of Colonia de Sacremento lies directly across the bay (Rio'de La Plata) from Buenos Aires. Colonia is a resort city, a port, a trade center for a rich agricultural region, and it is one of South America's least visited 'treasures'. The historic area has retained its' narrow cobblestoned streets and is a fine example of Portuguese architecture.
When the team arrives they find everything they need to get to work. CWE has planned the project well: they have sent ahead huge shipping containers filled with all the materials, supplies, tools and equipment that will be needed for the project. The team needs only to bring a love of God and of their fellow man and a wllingness to serve. The entire 2,590 square foot church with men's and ladies' bathrooms was completed in 16 working days!
Although the days are filled with much physical activity, time is always set aside for spiritual nourishment and worship. By the end of the week much has been accomplished, hearts have been touched and many bonds have been made.
GOD IS GOOD
"The White House", sleeping quarters 
First Fundamental Baptist Church
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Montemoreles, Mexico 
March 10, 2006
John Strang and his wife, Barbara, have been faithfully serving God in northeastern Mexico for well over twenty years now, and their mission is one of those to whom GHBC has been tendering support. Also serving there in Montemoreles is John's son, Tim Strang, who spends his time on youth ministry, bussing the young folks in from the rural areas to the weekly Wednesday night church Bible study/cookout get togethers.
During March of '06, GHBC's John Austin and Hoyt Frisbee representing our Rock Solid Foundation (RSF) Ministry spent some time there to see the facilities, get acquainted with the community the Strangs minister to and to determine what help was needed; sort of a goodwill visit expressing our interest in and appreciation for their work out in the mission field. The following are photos of that visit.
Tim enjoys Wednesday nights with his youngsters
Rev. John and Barbara Strang and two of their three grandsons
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TOGO,
REPUBLIC OF WEST AFRICA
October 18-23, 2008
CWE Mission to Togo:
BUILD AN EDUCATIONAL BUILDING FOR ABWE
In 1970 the Togolese government undertook a campaign to provide free education to children between ages 2-15, and by 1998 nearly all primary aged children attended school, but still only 33% of the secondary school aged students were enrolled. In this country where only 35% of the people are Christian, our Missionary schools are very important, educating nearly half of their students.
The climate is tropical averaging 81-86 degrees F, and some 66% of the labor force is engaged in agriculture, cultivating about 40% of the land. The country's shortage of fuel wood and has resulted in a high rate of deforestation and replanting programs have been enacted to prevent the desert's advance. Access to safe drinking water and poor sanitation are other problems faced in rural areas.
That's one big terrapin!
Kitchen Patrol
Off for a little R and R in the town
Local Hospital
School's in Session
Another mission week draws to an end. As always, thanks to Brother Dale for his photography.
