The theme for this event was “Heritage and Horizons, 100 Years of World Missions Advance.” Stories from the past and dreams of the future were highlighted.
The special speakers for the evening were James Beaty, former missionary for 64 years; W. Harold McLeod, retiring field director to Asia Pacific; Otoniel Collins, missionary to Honduras; and Alex Abiola, missionary to Ireland. Each “Hero of Faith” shared of the excitement and challenges of their work on the mission field. Dr. Collins shared, “God makes the impossible, possible. He will open doors where there are no doors.”
Another meaningful aspect of the banquet was the recognition of retiring Missions personnel. Four missionaries have retired this year. Gerhard and Eva Becker, missionaries to Germany are retiring after 33 years of ministry; Field Director to Europe: Central/Easter/CIS, Dieter and Hildegard Knospe are retiring after 36 years of ministry; Bryan and Diane Hersey retire with 28 years of ministry in South America; and after 30 years of ministry, Asia/Pacific Field Director, Harold and Tina McCleod are retiring.
Bryan and Diane Hersey
Harold and Tina McLeod
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