Another soul added at 9001 W. 10th St. in Indianapolis, IN, when Daniel Carter placed membership with the congregation there on August 18th. *** Two added recently at Pleasant Hill, IA when Susan Brady was immersed into Christ on September 8th and Kelly George identified himself with the congregation also. *** One more soul added at 833 Sweetser St. in Novato, CA, when Diana Bustos was baptized into Christ on Sept. 8th. Then she and Paul Smith (also a member of the Novato church) were married on Sep.28th. *** The angels rejoiced with the brethren at 270 W. Spring St. in Bloomfield, IN, when Joshua Riggins, oldest child of Grant & Cindy Riggins, obeyed the gospel on September l5th. *** It was a happy day at the 301 E. Highview St. congregation in Ozark, MO, when Jack & Marion Stowe placed membership at the congregation on September 26th. *** One more precious soul added at 1302E. Filmore in Kirksville, MO, when Tzvetanka Atanassova was immersed into Christ by fellow Bulgarian Lazar Gintchin on October 13th. *** Loraine Hamm was restored on October 15th at Pond Creek, near Nashville, TN. *** We rejoiced to hear of another soul added at 110 Rice St. in Carlinville, IL, when Peggy Richardson identified herself with the church on October 20th. *** It was a happy day at Old Scotland (rural Jameson, MO) when Bill & Dixie Rogers placed membership with the congregation on October 27th. May the Lord richly bless each and everyone of these new members!

Lillie Boatman, of the 20W551 Nordic Rd. congregation in Itasca, IL, fell asleep in Jesus on September 20th. Our sympathies go out to the brethren at Itasca in the loss of this sister in Christ. *** Orby U. "Stick" Bingham, 92, of the Bogard, MO, congregation finished his earthly course on September 2lst. Our sympathies go out to his family and to the brethren at Bogard. *** Esther Hermon, 82, of the 158 W. Park St. congregation in Gardner, KS, fell asleep in Jesus on September 22nd. Our sympathies to her husband, Ray; the family, and to the brethren at Gardner who will miss her sweet presence. *** Evelyn Rinkenbaugh, 90, of the 25th & Oakley congregation in Kansas City, MO, passed away on September 25th. Born in 1905 and baptized into Christ in 1929, she was the last survivor of eight children. Her husband, Roger, who preceded her in death, was an elder for many years and her son, Roger, is a deacon at the present time. Our sympathies to her family and to the brethren at 25th & Oakley who will miss this good sister. *** Irene Foster, of the 232 E. U. S. 69 Hwy. congregation in Claycomo, MO, passed away on October 6th. Her daughter, JoAnn, and son, J.W., are both members at Claycomo, and our sympathies go out to them and to the rest of the family and brethren who will miss this dear sister. *** Raeburn Jackson, 94, formerly of the 25th & Oakley congregation in Kansas City, MO, fell asleep in Jesus and was buried on October 17th in Cameron, MO. She and her late husband, Ruby, were known for their hospitality to preachers who would come to the Kansas City area. Our sympathies to all who knew this dear sister in Christ. *** Eva Lucille Jacoby, 81, of the Berean congregation (rural Modesto, IL), finished her earthly course on October 25th. Our sympathies to her family and to the brethren who will miss this loved one.

We were happy to read brother Jay Graham's report of the recent trip to the Philippines with Charles & Joshua Fry and we hope you will be likewise encouraged. Please remember these brethren in prayer and the work they are doing in the vineyard of the Lord. Also remember brother Eli and his family as they labor for the Lord in Israel. If you would like to stay in touch with Eli's work by receiving his newsletter, please let his elders know by writing them in care of the meeting house: The Church Of Christ, 106 Murray Road, Lee's Summit, MO, 64081. They are presently updating their mailing list and want to be sure no one is left off.

Barry Poyner reports a good homecoming meeting at 1302 E. Filmore in Kirksville, MO, on the last weekend of September. There were 97 present on Sunday morning and the lessons presented by the young brethren over the weekend were very edifying. Glory to God! May the congregation continue to be faithful to the work of the Lord in the days ahead! *** Steve & Kimber Wright have moved from Petaluma, CA, to Topeka, KS, and will be working with the California Acres congregation in Topeka & other congregations in the area. Their new address is: 3801 S.E. Truman St., Topeka, KS 66609-1425.

'The family of Ellis Starkey thanks all of you for the cards, letters, and prayers sent to us. We appreciate it very much. Your kindness will always be remembered by us.

Ann Starkey and the children

"To all of God's elect whose love and generosity toward me awakens in me a feeling of thanks and humility. May God bless all of you."

Thank you in His Name,
Richard Riggins

Don & Evelyn Fritz (R.R. 3, Brookfield, MO 64628) will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on November 28th. Their children encourage you to drop them a card and perhaps include a memory that you have made with them over the years. Congratulations and best wishes to "Uncle Don & Aunt Evelyn." *** Harley & Peggy (Head) Almond (R.R. 3 Box 369CD, Hannibal, MO 63401) will be celebrating 50 years of marriage on December 4th, 1996. An open house will be hosted by their four children at the home on November 29th. Congratulations to this couple who were married by Winford Lee near Milan, MO, a half-century ago. *** Charles & Angie Ingle of the Vandalia, IA, congregation have been blessed with their first child, Charity Dawn, born on September 8th. May the Lord richly bless this child so she may grow up to be of great service in the Kingdom of God!