"As cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country." Proverbs 25:25

• BMDMI Bible Institute Graduation 2008
  Come and show your support for the pastors of Honduras & Nicaragua at this year's Bible Institute Commencement Ceremonies!
  
  The Pastors of Central America endure hardships most would never dream of. Many will be working other jobs just to support their families, all while assuming the full responsibilities of leading a church family in their village. The support of their North American Brothers and Sisters in Christ means the world to them.
  
  THis year's Graduation trips will be October 2-5, 2008 in Honduras, and October 9-12, 2008 in Nicaragua.
  
  The cost is $125.00 per person, plus airfare. Please contact Hunter Godsey (601-544-3586) to sign up. You may make your own flight arrangements (see story and link below for the new YTB Travel website partnership with the GSCH), but please feel free to contact with any questions about details, or for help with airline arrangements.
  
  
• The Good Shepherd Children's Home Launches new website!
  If you haven't done so already, check out the new website for the GSCH at www.thegsch.org !
  
  With an updated look, and a streamlined flow, it is now even easier to keep up with the ministry of the GSCH in the Zamorano Valley of Honduras.
  
  New features include an easier way to find information on the child you want to sponsor, and regularly updated videos and ENews from Greg and Eva, the directors of the GSCH!
  
  Also, the GSCH has partnered with YTB Travel to bring you one more way to help fund this life-changing ministry! From www.thegsch.org , you can link to http://ytbtravel.com/thegsch . When you book your travel plans through this convenient website, a generous portion of the commissions go to benefit the children of the GSCH! Start planning your trip today! (maybe a trip to the Bible Institute Graduation?)
  
  
• Pease Pray for Chris & Laura Johnson
  Please remember Chris & Laura Johnson (Career Missionary Candidates to Honduras) and their family in your prayers. Laura's grandmother passed away on August 4th.
  
  
• Stay posted for information on BMDMI annual conference series!
  Stay tuned! It is time for our annual BMDMI Conferences!
  
  This year's conference dates:
  
  October 24, 2008 - Regional Conference - Carterville Baptist Church, Petal, Mississippi
  
  November 7-8, 2008 - National Conference - First Baptist Church, Olive Branch, Mississippi
  
  November 14, 2008 - Regional Conference - First Baptist Church, Sapulpa, Oklahoma
  
  
  
• Updated Rating From Charity Navigator!
  We received some flattering news recently from Charity Navigator, an organization that reviews and rates organizations to determine their efficiency. BMDMI has just been awarded its Sixth consecutive 4-star rating!
  
  Interim President and Chief Operatating Officer of Charity Navigator, Michael Smith, said recently in a letter to BMDMI, "Only 2% of the charities we've rated have received at least 6 consecutive 4-Star evaluations, indicating that BMDMI outperforms most charities in America in its efforts to operate in the most fiscally responsible way possible."
  
  
  
• Nicaragua Mission Home Renovation
  The work of renovation and expansion has begun at the Nicaragua Mission home! Plans for many improvements, including a new roof, new electrical work, new sleeping quarters, cooking & dining facilities, and office space are being realized. Join us in helping to finish this exciting project!
  
  Click on the slideshow link below to see new photos of the progress!
  
  
• Slideshow of Mission Home Renovation Progress
  
  
• Summer 2008 Newsletter
  I hope you enjoy this issue of El Mensajero (the Messenger), BMDMI's Quarterly Newsletter. If you would like to share your experience travelling with BMDMI, please send your stories to:
  
  lee@bmdmi.org
  or
  BMDMI Communications
  11 Plaza Drive
  Hattiesburg, MS 39402
  or
  Fax# 601-544-6508
  
  We will be featuring a team member's story in each issue!
  
  

•	2008 BMDMI Annual Conferences! (09/11/2008)
•	2008 BMDMI Conference Schedule! Click here to see the schedule of each of the BMDMI conferences for 2008! (09/11/2008)
•	BMDMI Online Store (01/01/2008)

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