CAMAS MEADOWS WOMEN'S RETREAT
April 20- The Camas Meadows Women's Retreat will be held May 16-18, at Camas Meadows Bible Camp. This year the Guest Speaker will be: Corey Brown of Sisters in Christ Ministry. Corey presents real-life Monologues and after that she has Breakout Sessions discussing how we identify with the characters. Then we regroup to hear the Message from Corey which draws us into a closer walk with the Lord Jesus Christ. Registration forms are available in the Narthex if you are interested in attending. Scholarships are available. There are Craft times, Raffle, Silent Auction, and sale of "gently" used items. Should you have questions, please call Kate Percival

Carol Magnusson-Wycliffe Bible Translators
April 13-Carol Magnusson, with Wycliffe Bible Translators, in Nigeria, will be returning to Enumclaw, Monday, April 14th. The last 3 1/2 weeks have been spent in Kenya at a Conference, Workshop, and few days of visiting friends near Nairobi. At the moment there is unsettled peace in Kenya. Pray for forgiveness as that is what can heal the hurts inflicted on one another. Carol is coming home 2 months early due to a dental situation that cannot be fixed in Jos. So in a week she has had to pack up all her belongings at her home, find someone to live in her house, quickly process her visa, and get airline tickets! Pray for strength and
wisdom for her. Praise the Lord, she did find someone to rent her home for a while. Continue to pray for her trip and her time here- she still has two reports to write when she is here. This is a 10-month furlough and she will return at the end of Jan. 09.

Samaritan's Purse
April 6-Dr. Bob Pierce founded Samaritan's Purse in 1970 with a heart for what he called "the little people"--those men, women, and children who are insignificant in the eyes of the world but precious in the eyes of God. Jesus said, "In as much as ye have done it unto one of the least of these My brethren, ye have done it unto Me" (Matt. 25:40b).
Here is a life-changing account: "Lata was near death's door when her parents brought her to a mission hospital in Southeast Asia, one of the many Christian hospitals worldwide that Samaritan's Purse helps to support. The young girl was paralyzed by a melon-sized tumor near her spine, and her parents had tried everything else, including sacrificing to a Hindu monkey god."There at the hospital, Lata heard the Good News for the first time and gave her heart to Jesus Christ. Dr. Steve removed the tumor during a long, difficult surgery. Though the operation did not cure Lata, it did give her eight more months to live for the Lord. On Easter Sunday last year, Dr. Steve carried Lata into a nearby pond, where she was baptized. Before she went home to heaven, Lata led her entire family to faith in her Savior. "This girl grew in Christ like no one I've ever known," Dr. Steve said. "She just radiated Christ. I told her, 'Oh, Lata, what a shame that you have this cancer.' She had a twinkle in her eyes, not tears, when she said, 'It's no shame what I've traded to be with Christ.'"
Thank God for equipping Samaritan's Purse and using our relief work in ways that bring people to faith in Jesus Christ. Remember the missionary hospitals, Bible schools, and other Christian institutions that are on the frontlines of evangelism.



Operation Christmas Child
March 30-Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan's Purse.  A booklet just received would bring you to tears as story after story tells of children's joy in receiving these "gifts of love ."Franklin Graham writes: "From the heart of mainland China to the sandy hills of coastal Peru, Samaritan's Purse has been busy distributing shoe box gifts to hurting children in some of the most remote parts of the globe.  Working with local believers worldwide, we have been sharing the true message of Christ--that a loving God became flesh in the person of Jesus Christ to save us from sin and give us eternal life. 'Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanual, which is translated, 'God with us' (Matt. 1:23)."We praise God for all the lives that have been touched through our Operation  Christmas Child project, both those who pack the boxes and those who receive them.  Since 1993, more than 61 million shoe box gifts have been delivered to boy and girls in some 130 nations.  Through our evangelistic materials and follow-up discipleship program, millions of children and family members have heard the Gospel for the first time and many have made life-changing decisions for Jesus Christ.  What an exciting missions opportunity, and it starts with a simple shoe box!"Hillside is a part of that vital Ministry with toothpaste, toothbrushes, washcloths, and many other items put in the shoeboxes. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights."  -James 1:17

David & Phyllis Enns-World Team Missions
March 25-This week's Missionary focus is on David and Phyllis Enns with World Team Missions. Phyllis grew up in Country Bible Church along with brother, Valen Straley with InterAct Ministry in Kamloops, Canada.
In their travels, David & Phyllis have been excited to see how God brought the field together--the leadership, unity, vision and eagerness to deploy to some challenging places. Six new teams will soon be "moving out." However, after much prayer David and Phyllis are planning on leaving World Team at the end of September. They are waiting on God's direction on where He would have them serve.
They will be spending Easter with their daughter Carissa, her husband, Leigh and their children. They will then be in the States and Canada from April 18-May 14, where they will see their daughter Andrea, her husband, Jason and their children; and their daughter Maria who is pursuing a nursing degree.

Richard & Connie Smith-Cross Ministries
March 16-Richard and Connie Smith with Cross Ministries, again long-time missionaries with Hillside started up a Prayer Resolution Ministry. They have few books out that are so helpful: "Forgiveness: an Act of Mercy and A Key to Answered Prayer; Cleansing: Resolving The Consequences of Sexual Sin; Freedom from Dark Forces: A Model for Spiritual Warfare; Freedom From Words of Power; and A Journey to Wholenes".
"Christ accomplished more at the cross than just handling the sin question. He defeated Satan and He created the grounds for us to have healing and release from the power of sin."
Their website is www.cross-resources.org. They express their appreciation for our support and prayers. Richard's health is improving--the bone cancer is not showing any advance and he still has no symptoms. PTL and continue to pray!

N.I.C.E. (Northwest Independent Church Extension)
Mar. 2-This week's Missionary focus is on the NICE (Northwest Independent Church Extension) ministry. NICE began in March, 1958. They are celebrating their 50th Anniversary this month! In those years God has done wonderful things through this ministry:--people have been saved --- lives have been changed --the Word of God has been taught -- churches have been started & revived -- marriages have been restored --- believers have grown in grace --- truly God has been glorified!
The Mission's Vision is clear: "We envision NICE as a fellowship of committed servants of Jesus Christ, aggressively involved in planting, establishing and serving churches among all people groups, prayerfully working together with our constituent churches in a spirit of interdependence." Hillside is a NICE Church and we help support the NICE Mission. "For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves, your servants for Jesus' sake." 2 Corinthians 4:5- the NICE Theme Verse since 1958.

Terry & Lisa Strunk- N.I.C.E.
Feb. 24-Terry and Lisa Strunk are with N.I.CE., presently ministering in Kooskia, ID. They were involved in ministry at Hillside many years ago. They have a very strong AWANA program and just finished with the Grand Prix races with 40 cars after being challenged from the Word of God. Their Church body grows and changes with the gain and loss of families. Terry keeps busy in the community in the fire department, and started a leadership class, opening doors to the community.
Terry & Lisa’s son, Joe has an opportunity to go to the British Isles with the choir from NW Nazarene University. Their daughter Ellie is studying at Moody Bible Institute in Spokane as God provided funds for this semester. Andrew & Abigail keep them very busy, growing up too fast, and their daughter Lisa is looking into taking on-line courses to get a medical transcriptionist certificate. Pray for: provisions of funds for Joe; needed medical insurance; health needs; and opportunities for outreach to families in Kooskia. They thank you for praying, caring, and giving.

Samaritan's Purste Ministry
Feb. 17-From "A Samaritan's Purse Ministry Update" we read: "Lata was near death's door when her parents brought her to a mission hospital in Southeast Asia, one of the many Christian hospitals worldwide that Samaritan's Purse helps to support. The young girl was paralyzed by a melon-sized tumor near her spine, and her parents had tried everything else, including sacrificing to a Hindu monkey god. There at the hospital, Lata heard the Good News for the first time and gave her heart to Jesus Christ. Dr Steve removed the tumor and eased her suffering during a long, difficult surgery. Though the operation did not cure Lata, it did give her eight more months to live for the Lord. On Easter Sunday last year, Dr. Steve carried Lata into a nearby pond, where she was baptized. Before she went home to heaven, Lata led her entire family to faith in her Saviour. 'This girl grew in Christ like no one I've ever known,' Dr. Steve said. 'She just radiated Christ. I told her, 'Oh, Lata, what a shame that you have this cancer.' She had a twinkle in her eyes, not tears, when she said, 'It's no shame what I've traded to be with Christ.'
When you help provide items for Operation Shoe Box, be assured each child receives a booklet, in their language, about Jesus, and there is a discipleship program. What an investment in eternity!

Carol Magnusson-Wycliffe Bible Translators
Feb. 10-This week’s Missionary focus is on Carol Magnusson in Jos, Nigeria, with Wycliffe Bible Translators. Carol just returned from a Language Survey Trip to NE Nigeria. She reports: The Survey, among the Bwatiye, showed 50% were Christians; they do have people to translate but need a plan. Carol praises God for providing many Christians for the Survey Team to stay with and guide them on this Survey. They were blessings to the Team.
The 1985 VW Beetle Carol drove worked, but not without problems. While near the Cameroon border, customs police stopped them, asked if they were missionaries & they said yes. The police wondered if they had any Christian literature and they remembered Bibles in the trunk. The Team left with the police holding a Hausa New Testament--PTL!
Carol wishes to express her thanks and appreciation for all of your prayers during this last survey. Please continue to pray for her, specifically for: a good translation plan; that God would provide extra funds as the exchange rate changes; for another Survey in February; for a work-related meeting in Kenya in March; a Survey in April; and for her trip back to the States for her first furlough in June.

Angel Tree Ministry
Feb. 3-This week’s Missionary focus is on the ANGEL TREE Coordinators for the Great Northwest Area. Recently they sent this report on 2007 Angel Tree: "WOW! Did you know that in 2007 we celebrated Angel Tree's 25th year of ministry to children at risk? Just think of it, we as God's family working together have touched over eight and a half million children!"
The Great Northwest Area consists of WA, OR, ID, MT, and AK serving 14,897 children. Washington served 5,544 -- and Hillside has been a part of this ministry for approximately 20 years. A blessing came to the Coordinators in mid-December. They received a check for $800 from the Crossroads Correctional Center in Shelby, MT. It seems the inmates wanted to do something for Angel Tree as many of the men have had gifts delivered to their children on their behalf and wanted to give back. With help from the Chaplain and staff they had a fund raiser. They bought pizzas and sold them for $2 a piece and raised the $800 -- PRAISE THE LORD!! Your ministry is so much appreciated by these inmates. Thank you for your involvement in 2007 and past years.

Michael & Athena Kantartjis-OC International
Jan. 27-Today we feature Michael and Athena Kantartjis, in Athens, Greece, with OC international. Michael’s monthly newsletters are always filled with praise. He writes, “ Now, more than any other time, we have to let the Lord speak direction, His admonition, His rebuke, His teaching, and His light in this multi-compound world in which we live.”
Do you take time from the noise and busyness to listen and do the above? They have a newspaper, and a dial-in ministry reaping these general comments: “Reading your newspaper, the Lord made me a new person!”, “I am grateful to God because He saved me inside the main prison of Athens”, “I am thankful to God for using His people to bring me to God and to your blessed fellowship.”
Pray for their ministry, and funds to continue the newspaper. Be assured Michael prays for Hillside Community Church often!

Camas Meadows Bible Camp
Jan. 20-This week’s Missionary focus is on Camas Meadows Bible Camp. The rustic mountain Camp, is beautiful now with lots of snow. Many churches are having Teen/Family camps. On January 4-6, North Shore Bible Church Jr. High Teen group was there. God worked in the lives of 4 boys who committed their lives to Christ. Pray for these boys: that they will continue to be in Church; that the Spirit would continue to have His way in their hearts; and that the Spirit would protect them from the attacks of the enemy. Camps are scheduled up to March -- this is a real blessing to the youth who attend, and to the needs of the Camp. Pray for Daryl Wilks, Camp Director; and Jared Heeren, Maintenance and Recreation; safety in travel for the groups/individuals coming to Camp; and for good health for the founders, Del & Autumn Griffith. “Casting all our cares on Him, for He cares for us” I Peter 5:7

Valen & Carol Straley-InterAct Ministries
Jan. 13-This week’s Missionary focus is on Valen and Carol Straley, with InterAct Ministries. They are located in Kamloops, B.C., working with the Native Indians. They are so encouraged by some who are taking charge of homes for Bible Studies; stability in marriages; another guitarist; and the leading of the Holy Spirit in people's lives.
Their daughter Amy's husband Peter, will be attending a 16-month airplane mechanic course in Vancouver. Amy will have the full household responsibility. Peter's course will prepare him for mission aviation work. Their son David and wife Alisha bought a place in Kelowna and both are working for Interior Health.
Carol and Valen are looking forward to their furlough in the Fall--we look forward to seeing them. Their family picture is on the Bulletin Board. Uphold them in prayer in a difficult location.

Jan 6-Catalogue Ministries-One resourceful grandma with a heart for the Lord had a great idea to make and decorate cookies with her two grandchildren. Not only was she spending some quality time with her grandkids, but she was teaching them a valuable lesson in serving the Lord! With some willing customers, the three were able to earn $440.35! So how far would $440.35 go today? Would you believe: one year of school for a child; 15 desks; a plow; 2 dozen ducks; 2 pigs; 2 dozen chickens; 3 goats; and 2,000 fingerlings (baby fish)?!
After they sold the last cookie, these 3 pored over a gift catalogue from World Concern. What a blessing to see how far their efforts would go! They were rewarded with helping families in less-prosperous countries to enhance their living! The Lord was truly glorified!
Why not start your own tradition this year? These catalogues from many Mission organizations are available and can be used all year round. Look for them in the Narthex!

Joe & Brenda Ziska-Greater Europe Mission
December 30-This week’s Missionary focus is on Joe and Brenda Ziska with Greater Europe Mission in Vienna, Austria. In their recent letter they write, “We want to wish you a very Merry Christmas from Austria! Just one year ago November 19, 2006, we had our first worship service in Klosterneuburg in a cellar theater. Herta had been praying and waiting for 20 years for this moment. Herta's husband, Otto, would come with Herta to Bible Studies but he was fascinated only by Biblical history. They needed a pulpit and Otto made one -- a lovely piece of workmanship. Through continued Bible Studies Otto has grown spiritually and we will meet him in heaven, knowing we had a part of winning him to the Lord!”
They are able to rent a room for Church for $25 for the Sundays they meet, and soon will receive a key. Brenda praises God for His continued provision of this lovely meeting place. There are copies of their "Merry Christmas from Austria" letter in the Narthex -- please take one and uphold them in prayer, as well as the Klosterneuburg Church!

Various Missionary Updates
December 23-This week’s Missionary focus is an update on the various ministries our church is involved in:
The Shoebox Ministry of Samaritan's Purse was a tremendous blessing this year. Please be in prayer for God to raise an individual or group to take over this ministry for 2008. Shirley Mead would be able to give you guidance but can no longer physically do the work!
The pies made for The Tacoma Rescue Mission bless so many at the Mission, as well as those who involve themselves in the work of preparing the pies.
The Women's Fellowship ladies’ took an offering at their luncheon and gave to Camas Meadows Bible Camp a total of $353. This is in lieu of the Christmas Card we had for many, many years. He blesses abundantly.
Angel Tree, a Ministry of Prison Fellowship, had excellent participation. The Area Coordinator said that after Churches had been given the Angels requested, 600 children still needed to be taken. An e-mail on Dec. 2nd said a miracle happened -- all 600 children had been given out -- how we praise the Lord!
Many blessings abound and God has given us the abundance with which to accomplish His work. His blessings overflow!

Mark & Ruthie Stoscher-Alongside Ministries International
December 16-Mark and Ruth Stoscher with Alongside Ministries Intl, are serving the Lord in Albania. They had Summer Camps with over 1000 attendees at different Camps. Forest fires during the hot summer were alleviated in their city by a Church building a dunking tank -- wow, they had fun dunking a missionary!
Seven people were baptized in Sept a man who is blind was also baptized telling how he had newfound sight -- seeing and knowing our Lord. Praise God for these people showing an outward sign of their commitment to Jesus Christ. The Stoschers have 3 children; Ruth and Mark's Moms visited this summer too. Bible School consists of 19 students from 7 nations for a six-month program. What an awesome praise. Check their website: www.torchbearers-albania.org for more of their ministry.

Jim & Christy Edgell-N.I.C.E.
December 9-This week’s missionary focus is on a couple in the NICE ministry: Jim & Christy Edgell are in Denton, MT. They both grew up at Hillside and are so special to those of us who know them. They have 5 children: Ander (11) in the 6th grade; Torin (9) in the 3rd grade; Gracie (6) in Kindergarten; and Maddie and Morgan (4) home schooled for preschool. Doesn’t seem possible, does it?
Jim took each of the 3 older ones camping, separately, this summer, enjoying fishing and hiking (like their Grandpa John). Jim is a captain on the local volunteer fire department; Christy is working at a grocery store once a week, and doing some healthcare with a dear neighbor, where she is able to bring the twins along.
They would appreciate prayer for the church and leadership issues. Jim is teaching the church about what to look for in Godly leadership.

Ken & Eva Needham-TransWorld Mission
December 2-This week’s missionary focus is on Ken and Eva Needham, with TransWorld Mission. They have spoken at Hillside twice in the past, & soon will be in Bonney Lake to visit their son, Paul and family. His Newsletter spoke of their travels, and had interesting paragraphs on “WATCH THOSE GAPS!” Ken writes, "There is a huge Gap between the Almighty, Holy, Just God and sinful careless finite frightened man. This was most wonderfully bridged by the Lord Jesus who laid aside His Majesty, and became man to get alongside us, then sacrificed Himself to bring us to God. "There is the Gap that develops between the reconciled (Christian) man and the Lord who seeks our constant fellowship. This happens all too easily when our vision gets filled with the material and the "urgent" and we lose sight of what really matters. "Thirdly, there is the Gap between the Jesus who loves the world of lost individuals, and those same ones who are hurting, lonely, confused prisoners. Believing themselves to be free, they continue to serve the lower nature and propagate their confusion constantly. You and I are to be the vehicles through whom Jesus continues His wonderful work of rescue and restoration. Will you join us in being completely sold out to Him for all that He intends to do through us?"

Michael & Athena Kantartjis-Overseas Crusade Int.
November 18-This week’s Missionary focus is on Michael and Athena Kantartjis with Overseas Crusade Int. in Athens, Greece, where they live and minister in the power of the Holy Spirit. In their recent prayer letter, Michael & Athena said, “There is not a problem, anxiety, authority, satanic power, or impossible situation that cannot be overcome by the Holy Spirit. We are destined to move from victor to victory, triumph to triumph, glory to glory. By His indwelling power, we praise the Lord as the power of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus is always with us. This power makes us the strongest and happiest people of the world. Through the victory of Jesus on the cross, and His glorious resurrection, the Holy Spirit dwells in us.” Praise God for their faithfulness and ministry to the Lord! Remember to uphold them this week in prayer!

Carol Magnusson- Wycliffe Bible Translators
November 11-This week’s Missionary focus is on Carol Magnusson, with Wycliffe Bible Translators, in Jos, Nigeria. Carol asks for prayer for one of their Language Survey Team members, Yakubu. His father-in-law was bitten twice by a viper. Pray for complete healing. Yakuba's son had hernia surgery last week (adult-sized hernia in a one-year old). These attacks are from Satan as they embark on their first Survey trip.
The area they are going into (Niger State) is very much threatened by Christianity (notice Nigeria is on the Persecuted Church map too). Pray for the team as they prepare to leave for 10 days. Copies of Carol's Magnusson Memoirs for November are available in the Narthex in case you don't get them on your computers.

Richard & Connie Smith-Cross Ministries
November 4-This week’s Missionary focus is on Richard and Connie Smith founders of Cross Resources, Inc., a Prayer Resolution Ministry. They recently finished a PR Training seminar in Minnesota. They had a consistent 30 people that continued for 2 very intensive weeks, from 9 AM-9 PM. Along with that was an advanced program. The aim now is to create more teams of “safe others,” and to begin to prepare some towards actually teaching. One couple left for China; another told of Prayer Resolution in Siberia and the States.
They sent the manuscript, “Freedom from Dark Forces: a Model for Spiritual Warfare” to the printers, and the next is “Forgiveness.”
Richard’s lab test show all his scores are good; his test shows the cancer has not advanced in a year. He still has bone cancer but no symptoms— how we Praise the Lord! They give their thanks for continued prayer and support. Continue to uphold them in prayer.

October 28-PLAN AHEAD! Here’s how to send special holiday gifts to a Missionary overseas:
*Cards and letters should be sent directly to the Missionary’s personal mailing address (allow 2-3 weeks)
*Before sending a package outside the US, ask the Missionary about the customs regulations in the country they reside in. Import fees are very expensive to receive packages in foreign countries.
*Monetary gifts should be sent to the Mission Board office.
*For tax-deductible gifts, please make your check payable to the board, indicating who it is for on a separate piece of paper. You will receive a tax-deductible receipt.
*For non-tax deductible gifts, you may send a personal check, payable to the Missionary. Indicate that it is a personal Christmas gift.
*Monetary gifts should arrive at the Mission Board office by mid-Nov. if the Missionary is to receive it by Christmas

Vladimir & Nadia Savich-Slavic Gospel Association
October 21-This week uphold Vladimir and Nadia Savich, who are with Slavic Gospel Association., and are ministering in Russia. See pictures of their Church in the hallway by the office.
Paul says, "For me to live is Christ, to die is gain.” A young woman, Luda, repented and received Christ, hiding her faith from her non-Christian family. Her father moved the family to be far from a church. Her 2 younger sisters received the Lord. Their father beat them when they told him. Luda can leave home legally but her brother vows to find her and kill her; the sisters cannot leave home. They try to stay in touch with other Christians but it's not easy. Pray for Luda & her family. And for the Savich's -- their work is hard and always under attack. "So the Word of the Lord was growing mightily and prevailing.” Acts 19:20

Joe & Brenda Ziska-Greater Europe Mission
October 14-his week’s Missionary focus is on Joe and Brenda Ziska with Greater Europe Mission, in Vienna, Austria. Joe & Brenda are experiencing God's blessings in abundance in the new Klosterneuburg fellowship. Believers are coming forth and volunteering their gifts in the worship service. Continue to pray that this "revival" will continue. Pray for follow-up for women who attended the Women's Breakfast on Oct. 13th, an interdenominational evangelistic outreach. Over 200 signed up to come! Pray for courage for the women to come to the discussion groups and/or activities.
Joe's PSA was up; they are keeping close watch on that. David will be returning to finish up college but of great help on their website; Daniel's security job is finished but he was able to escort the President on a tour. Pray for them diligently -- they appreciate them so very much and we are blessed by doing so.

Action International Ministries
October 7-This week’s Missionary focus is on Action International Ministries. Last week they were blessed by Ed and Joy Smith taking a truckload of 25 boxes of reference books for their Bibles and Books for Needy Pastors in Uganda project. These pastors know English. Bibles, preferably study Bibles in New Living, New American, and New International versions; Bible commentaries, study guides, dictionaries, atlases, handbooks are all needed. Put any you can spare in the box by the Narthex entrance doors. Another load will go up the week of Oct. 21st.

Ron & Bonnie Johnson-Missonary Gospel Fellowship
Sept. 30- Ron and Bonnie Johnson, missionaries with Missionary Gospel Fellowship, ministering to an international student ministry, at Ft. Lewis; and now out of Turlock, CA. They had the Carbonado Church for many years; ministered in Aruba; and now with MGF. They are in the midst of a spiritual battle and a warring battle. Memorial services, tragic as they are, allow for opportunities to open up and speak freely and give testimonies about the Lord Jesus, and the need to be ready to meet Him.
Bonnie teaches a course and over 200 women attend the various courses offered. Pray for these women who faithfully attend each week
Pray for the Johnson's that they know how the Lord would lead them in this ministry to international students.

Pastors in Uganda
Sept. 16-This week’s Missionary focus is on the need for Bibles and Books for Needy Pastors in Uganda. Should you have the following Bibles/study books you no longer need, they can be used for the pastors in Uganda, Africa: Study Bibles preferably New Living Translation, NAS, NIV, NOT NIRV or paraphrases. Evangelical study books: Bible commentaries (no Barclay); Bible dictionaries, Bible atlases, and Bible handbooks. ONLY the above mentioned books are needed. Put them in the box to the right of the glass entry doors by Oct. 21. We are blessed by abundance; let's share our abundance!

Joe & Brenda Ziska-Greater Europe Mission
Sept. 9-This week’s Missionary focus is on Joe and Brenda Ziska with Greater Europe Mission, in Vienna, Austria. In their recent letter they tell us that Joe had laser treatment for his cancer, and now it cannot be done in the same area for 15 years. Every 3 months Joe will have a PSA test -- if it stays the same, no cancer; if it goes up it means the cancer is growing. Pray for lots and lots of quality time, Isaiah 40:29-31.
Also 7 young Christians sponsored by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, were killed/hurt by a boiler explosion in the Alps. Pray for those who were hurt and the families of those who were killed as well as other students at Evangelical Academy who knew and were ministered to by the 2 young men that were killed.

Various Outreach opportunities
August 12-MISSIONS OUTREACH SCHOOL SUPPLIES-School supplies are beginning to appear on sale, so now is a good time to stock up for two projects. SAMARITAN'S PURSE: These are for the Christmas Shoebox Ministry: school supplies, small toys, socks, T-shirts (no logos). Bring them to the Fireside Room..
PLATEAU OUTREACH MINISTRIES: There is a list in the Narthex of needed school supplies, backpacks; maybe some non-perishable snacks would be handy too. Put these in the basket inside the Narthex doors. Kathy Duncan and Debbie Games work at POM and could give you some ideas too. Purchases at Safeway would also be a good way to build up the eScrip program!

Carol Magnusson-Wycliffe Bible Translators
August 5-This week’s missionary focus is on our own Carol Magnusson with Wycliffe Bible Translators. Carol is with us today, but she leaves for Jos, Nigeria, for 2 years, on August 8th. Carol finished up the Language Survey work in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Now she joins a new team in Nigeria and uses her experience(s) to further God's Word in this area. Jos is about Central Nigeria, on a high plateau, located next to Cameroon on the West Coast. Pray for her as she gets her belongings together to go; her visa comes in; financial help in this move and set up; health; and safety. She is extremely grateful and encouraged by your love, prayers, and support.

Joe Ziska-Greater Europe Mission
July 29-PRAISE THE LORD: Joe Ziska, with Greater Europe Mission (Vienna) ended his radiation therapy with no significant side effects. The doctor was shocked when she knew he was still working full time.

PRAISE that God has brought Christian workers to minister to the children in their Sunday School. Brenda says: "That just has to be God!!!" The workers just came up and asked to work. Miracles never cease when we listen to the Holy Spirit's prompting.

Michael & Athena Kantartjis-Overseas Crusades Intl.
July 22-This week’s Missionary focus is on Michael and Athena Kantartjis, Missionaries for Overseas Crusades, Intl.. They have been with Hillside for close to four decades. They are Greek and minister in their town of Athens. He is always full of praise for the Lord and the Holy Spirit working in lives. A free newspaper brings people to meetings and brings in calls to their dial-in ministry. The Lord uses Michael in sharing His Good News to folks in power, and ministry. They have four children, all involved in the Lord's work for His glory! Uphold them in prayer for continued strength, and finances in their ministry.

Slavic Gospel Association
July 15- This week’s Missionary focus is on Slavic Gospel Association. Slavic Gospel tells of biking for Christ in Russia. Presently, teams of Russian Christian cyclists are crossing 2 Continents, 10 time zones, & 89 towns, sharing the "Gospel to the nations of the world." Starting May 5th on the Atlantic side, scheduled to arrive on the Pacific side September 2nd, these cyclists are taking Christ's love to many towns and villages that have no Bible-preaching church and have never heard the Gospel. Pray for their safety and witness; also for our missionaries Vladimir & Nadia Savich as they minister in Russia.

Richard & Connie Smith-Cross Ministries
July 8- This week’s Missionary focus is on Richard & Connie Smith with Cross Ministries. Cross Resources is a Ministry of Richard and Connie Smith, long-time missionaries with Hillside Community Church. They deal with Prayer Resolution and have given of their expertise throughout the world. A recent note said that through their teaching a couple of Christians are using this in an unnamable country. Pray for this couple. Richard had a series of cluster headaches in April/May and now is hoping to finish a manuscript on the Occult. Be in much prayer as he works on this. They extol their thanks for your prayers and gifts.

Mark & Ruthie Stoscher-Alongside Ministries Int'l
July 1-This week’s Missionary focus is on Mark & Ruth Stoscher, with Alongside Ministries Int'l, are in Albania. Where? A small mountainous country NW of Greece, East of Italy's boot on the Balkan Peninsula; very poor country. Summer Bible camps are in full swing & the Stoschers request prayer for the children in these camps. Uphold them in prayer for strength & that the Holy Spirit work mightily in the children's hearts.

Eva Means/Auburn Young Life Mexico Mission Trip
June 24-Missions for Mexico Our Eva Means is leaving June 26th for a week in Mexico. She and several girls from her High School are going with the Auburn Young Life group under the auspices of AMOR. Many others will be going as well. During the week they will build a house for a Mexican family; have Bible Studies and be doing evangelical outreach. Be in prayer for Eva and the girls for their health; living under less than "ideal" conditions; interpersonal relationships; and that their lives and example will be only to God's glory.

Jo Handorff & Humble Hearts Mission trip
June 17-This week’s Missionary focus is on our own Jo Handorff who leaves once again June 29-July 6, for Managua, Nicaragua. She will be working under Humble Hearts, a Christian outreach mission. This is a many-facetted group, they do: dental work; backyard VBS; English; sewing; cooking; feeding rice and beans; showing the Jesus film--helping in some of these areas.  You can find a list of items needed to take to the people of Managua on our News & Events page.  Please uphold Jo, and the Humble Hearts Mission, in Prayer, as they minister for God's glory. Please turn in any items for donation by June 27th.

Camas Meadows Bible Camp-Summer Camp 2007
June 10-Summer Camp at Camas Meadows will transform your Summer and your Life. Get to know the God who made you, and see the beauty of His creation at Camas Meadows, in the mountains above Cashmere. Experience all kinds of crazy activities (including paintball) with very cool and caring counselors. Forms are available in the Narthex, and financial help is available.

N.I.C.E. Northwest Independent Church Extension
June 3-This week’s missionary focus is on various missionaries under N.I.C.E. (Northwest Independent Church Extension).
1. Terry Strunk in Alaska– Praise that Terry’s brother was successfully rescued during an Alaskan storm, and praise for all the new families attending their church.
2. Roy & Elvia Sprague– Pray for Elvia as she recovers from a heart incident.
3. Don & Jody Wantland– Praise that Jody’s eye surgery was successful. Pray for their ministry at Shelton Bible Church.
4. Bob & Judi Allen. Pray for Judi while she is on a Mission trip in Alaska.
5. Brubakers & Rodgers– Pray for these families who have a heavy ministry schedule in June.

Carol Magnusson-Wycliffe Bible Translators-Ethiopia
May 27-This week’s missionary focus is on Carol Magnusson with Wycliffe Bible Translators. Carol is back in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia after a time in Mombasa, Kenya, and a Conference in Nairobi, Kenya.
Her computer crashed so she bought a new one in Nairobi and is transferring her data. Her telephone isn't working at home so she has to go to an internet cafe to do her work. She said that she is way behind, so she needs prayer for her phone line to work; and prayer that she can get everything transferred to the new computer; get her work done for SIL; and get the Church-related small group leaders on track. If you want more detailed info & do not get her Newsletter on-line, there are copies available in the Narthex.

Joe & Brenda Ziska-Greater Europe Mission, Vienna, Austria
May 20-This week’s missionary focus is on Joe & Brenda Ziska with Greater Europe Mission in Vienna, Austria. In their recent prayer letter, the Ziskas shared a remarkable answer to prayer. At the end of April, the EVAK (the Evangelical Academy; university level Bible school) was accredited by the Austrian government as a non-profit organization. This is a miracle! Of 3000 applications per year for this status, only 30 are approved. The EVAK is practically the only evangelical entity in Austria that has this status! Not even the evangelical churches have been granted the right to be non-profit! It is both a sort of government recognition and certainly an incentive for potential donors. Praise God!
On the personal front, Joe’s radiation therapy should begin around the middle of May. Pray that he’ll be able to handle the reaction of tiredness from the therapy with grace. He would like to continue to energetically work for the Lord!

Michael & Athena Kantartjis-Overseas Crusade
May 6-This week’s missionary focus is on Michael & Athena Kantartjis with Overseas Crusade in Athens, Greece. Michael’s whole family is involved in Evangelism meetings, Bible studies and sending out a regular newspaper that reaches many unsaved. Pray for continued strength and guidance as well as their financial needs.

David & Phyllis Enns- World Team Mission
April 29-This week’s missionary focus is on David & Phyllis Enns with World team. Pray for guidance and direction as they plan various conferences and meetings. Pray for travel mercies and pray for their girls and the ministries in which they are involved.

Ministries in Israel
April 22-This week’s missionary focus is on Israel. In Genesis 12:3, The Lord promises to Abraham: “I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you will be cursed.”
Israel is surrounded by unrest. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Let’s also pray that those in the Middle East will come to recognize Jesus as their Messiah.
Pray for Missions agencies like Chosen People, Israel My Glory and Jews for Jesus that minister, love and serve the Israeli people.

Valen & Carol Straley- InterAct Ministries
April 15- This morning we welcome our Missionaries, Valen & Carol Straley with InterAct Ministries in Kamloops, BC. They are here not only to update us on their ministry, but came to celebrate with family and friends, the marriage of their son David & his new wife Alisha. A belated wedding reception was held here yesterday.
While here, Valen & Carol will give us some insight to their work with InterAct Ministries. The goal of InterAct is to see a culturally relevant church transforming every community in the North Pacific Crescent, which includes places like: Siberia, Alaska, & Western Canada.
Valen & Carol are working with the Shuswap people in Kamploops. Please give them a warm welcome this morning and your prayers as they travel back to Canada to carryon with God’s work.

Ministries in India
April 8-This week’s Missionary focus is on India. Sharing the gospel in India is an increasingly dangerous undertaking, especially in the state of Orissa. Recently about 500 militants attacked the staff and students of a Gospel for Asia Bible College. Five students were sent to a hospital, one in critical condition. Pray for complete restoration of the injured students and for salvation for the 500 men who carried on the attack.
There are about a billion people in India. Praise God that in some areas they are allowed to watch gospel programs on T.V. Pray that God will be able to reach many through those programs and snatch them from Satan’s clutches, and pray for each missionary ministering in India.

And the Lord said, “Lo I am with you always, even unto the ends of the earth.”

Ministries in Africa
April 1-This week’s Missionary focus is on AFRICA. Franklin Graham says, “We give Him all the glory for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.”
Recently Samaritans Purse has been able to feed the hungry, share His love with the sick and suffering and encourage the body of Christ through a massive rebuilding program. This has been going on in East Africa, Sudan, Uganda, and Kenya. In a camp in Lira, Uganda 660 tons of food was given to help 30,000 people displaced by fighting. Howie & JoAnn Brant, our missionaries who are ministering in Nairobi, rejoice in the opportunities that they have had. Recently Howie spoke in a conference where between 40 & 50 thousand attended!
Continue to pray for the Samaritans Purse Ministry in Africa and pray for those people from Africa that God is preparing to be Missionaries in other countries.

Valen & Carol Straley with InterAct Ministries
Mar 25-This week’s Missionary focus is on Valen & Carol Straley with Interact Ministries. This ministry involves Missionaries in many out of the way places in Alaska and Canada. Valen & Carol are serving our Lord in Kamloops, B.C.
Valen & Carol’s son, David was married in November and they are planning a belated wedding reception for him and his new wife, Alisha here at Hillside on Saturday, April 14th. Anyone who would like to come and celebrate with them is invited to do so between 1:00-4:00 PM. Pray that they will all have a safe trip to Washington and a nice visit while they are here.
Pray also for daily guidance and strength as many opportunities come up for sharing their faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. Their Sunday school has nearly 20 children in attendance.

Joe & Brenda Ziska with Greater Europe Mission
Mar 18-This week’s Missionary focus is on Joe & Brenda Ziska with Greater Europe Mission. In their recent prayer letter we were updated on Joe’s surgery. He came through the prostate cancer surgery successfully. He now needs guidance concerning when to begin chemo.
Despite his health issues, Joe has recently been able to create a national advisory board in Austria for BAO (non-formal Biblical training program). This will increase the number of Austrians in BAO leadership and bring other areas of expertise (e.g. Business representatives & provincial leaders). They are having their 5th monthly worship service today. Pray for a good response to the service. Also continue to pray for Joe’s health and for Brenda as she prepares for children’s church and seeks to train others for this ministry.