You're receiving this newsletter because you are subscribed to the Baptist Medical & Dental Mission International E-newsletter mailing list. Not interested anymore? Unsubscribe Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your browser. Baptist Medical & Dental Mission International exists under the Lordship of Jesus Christ to evangelize the lost, to disciple the saved, and to minister to the needs of the poor. 2009 National Conference - Hattiesburg, MS BMDMI had nine new missionaries commissioned at the national conference this year (from left to right they are): > Dawn and Tully Stoudemayer - Hospital Ministry, Guaimaca, Honduras. > Sheila and Paul Hosier - Transitional Home for Children, Honduras. > JoAnn and Sandy Cheves - Hospital Ministry, Guaimaca, Honduras. > Mary and Bob Jacobus - Honduras. > Ashley Pianki - Hospital Ministry, Guaimaca, Honduras. Graduation Ceremonies - GSCA The Good Shepherd Christian Academy graduated thirteen from kinder to the first grade (left photo above) and sixteen from the sixth grade to move on to higher studies (right photo above). One young man really stood out this year having completed two grade levels in just one year graduating one year earlier than he otherwise would have: Rene Exequiel Carcamo Elvir (photo right) Rene, born November 10, 1992, came to live at the Good Shepherd Children's Home in September of 2002. Rene comes from a home destroyed by domestic violence and abuse. He often had to dig in the garbage looking for something to eat due to living in severe poverty. Today, by God's grace and love through The Good Shepherd Children's Home and The Good Shepherd Christian Academy Rene has a bright future. He has demonstrated to all that he has the dedication and hard work ethic to succeed. Congratulations Rene! PASTOR' CHRISTMAS FUND PROMOTION: The annual Christmas drive raising funds for the Pastor's Christmas Fund is underway. With your donation of $25 (or more) to the Pastors' Christmas Fund you will receive a beautiful BMDMI Christmas Ornament. Your donation will help make it possible for one of our pastors in Honduras or Nicaragua to provide his family a Christmas meal and small gifts.   Published: 11/16/2009 In this issue: 2009 Hattiesburg Conference GSCA Graduation Ceremonies   "None of BMDMI's mission work would be possible without the personal involvement and generous financial support of folks like you who believe in this Mission. If you would like to make a gift to BMDMI click, DONATE. Or, if you are interested in serving on a BMDMI short-term mission team click, TEAMS for more information. Rest assured - BMDMI is a quality organization of great integrity; CharityNavigator.org ranks BMDMI in the top 1% of effective and efficient charities!" Baptist Medical & Dental Mission International 11 Plaza Drive | Hattiesburg | Mississippi | 39402 (601) 544-3586 | www.bmdmi.org Links to SUBSCRIBE or Unsubscribe to this E-newsletter.