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BRIGHT OLJTREACH NEWSLETTER

Ghana Christian College and Seminary

Vol. 5. No. 1

U.S.A.Frank & Lois Nichols3900 Koons Rd.New Madison, OH 45346Ph.: (513)-997-6718

January, 1996

GHANA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE NEWS

New Student Enrollment Records - The enrollment for the current 1995-96 academic year has broken allprevious student population records with 105 students. Classroom space is filled to capacity without adding newclassrooms. Dormitory space on campus is completely filled. The College has rented a few rooms close to thecampus. Excitement for the population persists among faculty, staff and students. However, everyone sharesthe importance of expanding and relocating to new larger facilities as soon as possible.

Graduates in 1995 extended to over 30 students. Although It was not the largest class, the class of 1995represented one of the larger graduating bodies. For the first time graduation exercises were held at AchimotaCollege Aggrey Chapel, a facility that was able to comfortably seal our invited guests of over 1200 people.

Re-location of the Campus - Relocation committees were formed in March. Progress was made Incompleting the paper work for a clear title to the land. Architects have been retained to draw plans. Phases andstages for relocation are in the process of being planned. There is a great amount of anticipation and expectation.The campus relocation has been estimated to cost 1.5 million dollars over the next 10-12 years.

BRIGHTS FURLOUGH PLANS

Tim, Twylaand family are planning their furlough - end of July 1996 through the end of August 1997. TheBrightshave been in Ghana since June, 1991 with only sporadic and short trips back to the United States. Thisfurlough will extend to 13 months in order to facilitate education, reunions, and other plans of the children andfamily members. It will givea chance formore complete visitation to churches and groups. And the time will helpprovide time to raise more funds for Ghana Christian College.

While the Brights are in the U.S. they will need several things such as housing, appliances, furniture, andother household items. For more information, please contact Lois Nichols, forwarding agent at the above address.

Tim is also scheduling speaking dates for your church, group, mission committee, and other meetings. Hewill both report on the work over the past five years and challenge new and existing groups to raise funds, givespecial one time gifts or expand what they are already giving. Please pray with the Bright's in these concerns.

HIGHLIGHTS OF 1995 - Ministry of Tim Brisht

Tim teaches and head the Prsctica! Ministries Department of Ghsna Christian CoHeae. Hisclasses have been in evangelism, theology. New Testament, church administration, practical ministry and so forth.He has taught over 160 different people in the various programs of the College. Tim serves as chairperson of theSpiritual Life Committee which is responsible for planning 66chapel services during the year and three specialemphasis weeks. Tim is also secretary of the StaffWelfare Committee which has initiated a special recognition forPresident Christian Adjei in his 25 years of service to the College. Staff Welfare also initiated raises and betterequitable salaries for the faculty.

Besides teaching at the College Tim is Involved with weekend ministries of Ghanaian preachers andchurches. Tim preached 10 weekend revivals or churches. Tim helped plant four new churches makingthe total now at 18 in 4 1/2 years he has assisted in helping local evangelists. There have beennearly 200 make their decisionsfor Christ. Probably one of the most significant new churches was at Manhyia (ameeting place). Six people were baptized but the significant thing is that this church was sponsored by a churchTim had helped plant two years previously. This represents the goal of seeing new churches reproducethemselves in nearby towns and villages. Another point of interest was the church at Sarkumono near Accra's newsubdivisions. Twenty-nine came forward and twelve werebaptized in a small stream at Midnight! Another church

2near Abeka had over 100 responses with people being baptized regularly from that revival. Most of the meetingsare measured bythe effects that happen after the meeting is over, the missionary has left, and the church goesout to follow-up.

Tim preached regularly at Abeka Christian Church once a month In the evening service, was on themonthly roster at the new Church at Mayera, and preached nearly every Sunday at various other points. Tim alsovisited Togo in December of 1995. Travels took to as far as Takorati in the Western part of Ghana and Sunyani,200 miles inland. 1995 has been a very active year in travel, new church planting and encouragement to scores ofbrethren.

Tim held a workshop at the National Convention for leaders, preached at two Christmas conventions inDecember, and represented Ghana at the Association of Christian Churches/Churches of Christ Missionaries inWest Africa annual meeting in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Tim is vice-president of the association and a Ghanarepresentative for the planning committee for the 1997 conference of missionaries. Tim also serves as aconsultant on the Central Evangelism Committee for the Christian Churches in Ghana. Tim continues as a wardenfor the U.S. Embassy.

THE BRIGHT FAMILY

Twvia continued to teach at Ghana International School in Accra. She coordinated two Forms, taught intwo other Forms and taught the Sixth Form "General Paper", a college preparation course. Twyla was a member ofthe North American Women's Association, teacher and helper at a missionary Bible Club and member of theWomen's Fellowship of the Abeka Christian Church. She also maintained a home, cooked meals, was mother totwo teenagers and wife.

Nathan finished Form IV at G.I.S. He began Independent studies for his final senior year through theUniversity of Nebraska. Nathan has enjoyed swimming, friends, especially his Egyptian friend, and sharing withthe family.

Tai continued at G.I.S. finishing Form III and beginning Form IV. She has enjoyed her friends, reading andis now taking piano lessons. Tai was to perform with her group at the Ghana National Theater in November for themulti-cultural pana-vision show by G.I.S. However, she dislocated her knee two days before the show, and couldnot perform in it. She was disappointed but the knee has recovered well.

Lance Bright came to visit his family In Accra in Sept. He leave for the U.S. Jan. 5 and will continue to worknear the Indianapolis area. We have enjoyed having him here very much.

Kris. Teresa and Tasha continue to work and attend college. Kris and Tasha work in Indiana. Teresacontinues her studies in Arizona.

Please keep the children in your prayers.

:iAL PRAYERplease continue to pray for Emmanuel Addison, a student of Ghana Christian College. He underwent

heart surgery successfully, and is now out of the hospital recovering. Continue to pray for his full recovery.

Francis Agordzo, minister of the Christian Church in Tema-Osu informs me that the church has been ableto get needed land for this dynamic growing church. The cost is $4200 for four plots (normally $8000 per plot).The church has paid $750 down and needs to raise another $2000 to have the land before paying the rest ofLPlease pray with us over this vitally strategic area and church.

THANK YOU

Many of you have written letters, send news clippings, shipped packages filled with wonderful things wecannot find here to eat and enjoy, prayed for us, sent your sacrificial gifts, and encouraged us in so many differentways. It is difficult to express our joyful thanksgiving for you. Please know we pray for you, think of you and writeyou when we can. We love you all. May you have a blessed and most gracious 1996._^

Love,

The Bri

PRAYER ALERT: Twyla has had to travel to the States for medical tests. Pleasepray that the doctors can discover the problems. Pray for strengthand healing, for Tim, Nathan and Tai as they manage without Mom fora while. Also, please pray for funds to cover the unexpected traveland medical expenses. Thanks for your prayers and support.

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Ghana Christian College and Seminary

April, 1996

U.S.A.Frank & Lois Nichols3900 Koons Rd.New Madison, OH 45346Ph.: (513)-997-6718

GREETINGS FROM ACCRA!

Once again it is a pleasure to express our deep gratitude to each of you who faithfuliy support our work inAccra, Ghana, West Africa. Your gifts are the result of specific prayers, and they often reflect answers in specificways atjust the "right" time. How wonderful to trust in God and be part of His great plani Thank you so much foryour generous spirit that results in training leadership tor the Lord's church.

^ @[KIWira@KITim and Twyla were involved in this year's National Convention of the Christian Churches in Ghana. The

theme this year focussed on the Lord's supper. Twyla conducted a class on communion preparation on Saturday.April 6. About 55 women who are leaders in their churches listened, watched and participated in thedemonstration of preparing communion bread on a coal pot using local ingredients. Twyla spoke English and wastranslated very capably into three other languages represented, Twi, Ewe and Ga. The response was excellent.

Easter Sunday morning Tim presented the offering lesson. There were over 1000 present, a recordnumber. Tim centered thoughts around II Cor. 8:1-15. The convention offerings more than exceeded theirexpenses. -Withlhe morning offerings came very close to the goal of 1.5 million cedis (about $1000). This maynot seem much to us, but Is tremendous for the churches here.

The conventionwas the best organized, had the best facilities and best attendance, so far.

This year the Conference was held in Yamoussoukro. Ivory Coast, the political capital about 240 milesinland. There were 43 people present ranging from toddlers to teens and adults representing six differentcountries. Tim and Twyla were in charge of the teens which included Nathan and Tai plus three others. Ouractivities included atrip toa game reserve nearby , swimming, and preparing a skit for an evening worship service.Tim also preached on the dynamics of partnerships from II Cor. 8:16-24.

The AMEm/ss/onar/es traveled by hired van and driver for theweek. It was a real blessing because the tripfrom Accra to Abidjan, Ivory Coast where we stayed onenight coming and going is9 hours alone. We were able tostay with missionaries inAbidjan, and really enjoyed the fellowship.

Some of our aciiviUes included visiting the second largest Basilica in the world. The former president hadinvited the Pope to#bullcfln ivory Coast in order to help develop the interior, and attract worshippers and tourists.We sl^ed in an interesting 14 story hotel with a restaurant on top. The teens and another missionary family whowerf(Tirn and Twyla enjoyed the game reserve. We left at 5:00 AM and got to see impala, buffalo, a rhinocerosfamily and a hippo called "Charlie." The guide called out, "Come Charlie, come!" The hippo slowly came out of thewater and walked within 4-6feet of us. When we got ready to leave he lay down behind us and pouted as if he didnot want us to leave.

Needless iosavXhe conference was refreshing in every way. The theme was on partnerships both withmissionaries and nationals. The messages and workshops were excellent. Tim and Twyla were able to attendsome of the sessions and helped the teens develop a skit for the Friday evening worship. We thoroughlyenjoyed the fellowship and made many new friends.

Also as a result of the convention Twyla was named Coordinator (president) for the next conference in1998. Asfor the Christian Church Missionary Association inWest Africa, the catalyst for the Conference, Tim willbe involved in networking promotional information on West Africa and recruitment of new interested people sincehe will be on furlough in the U.S. during the next year.

[F[y3[^[L@y@[K]Plans continue to develop. Many Sundays are open. Please let Lois know when you can have us come.Departure: July 23,1996; Arrival in the U.S. July 24,1996.For a list of needs please contact Lois Nichols.Please continue in prayer especiallyfor housing: where the Brights will live for the next year.

Sunday - National's preaching that instructs the people and brings them to Christ.Monday - The Bright children in the U.S. Four of them are working and going to college.Tuesday Twyla at GIS - they haye increased her load; Tai as she finishes her final weeks.Wednesday - Nathan to finish his course for his Sr. year as soon as possible. Tim as he teaches.Thursday - Ghana preparing for upcoming elections this year in Noy. - peace and stability.Friday- Ghana Christian College: final land registration process; campus fund raising; Dr. &Mrs. Rife, Bob and

Connie Sheffier; and Marge Perry ail new missionaries coming to Ghana.Saturday - The students at GCC as they complete their final term of the current academic year.

(General Fund)

Balance March 1 - 3012.26; Income - 2964.64; Expenses - 3604.37; Balance - 2372.53Thank you for your yery generous gifts!

iDdvIt's back to Ghana International School for Twyla and Tai. They started back April 15. Twyla's health has

continued to improve. She is steadily gaining strength. Tai continues on the piano, and will finish her part inschool In a few weeks. Nathan continues to finish his high school courses. We are ail doing well.

(g[l.[Li(i[l y[p[D)/aiRelocation - We continue to meet with architects as they complete their sketches of the campus layout.

Land registration continues to slowly proceed. Third term begins April 22 with registration. Classes begin April 23.Tim teaches two classes in Pastoral Counseling and one class in Theology this term.

New computer and e-maii: e-mail is now available In Ghana. We are looking into the mostviable wayto get"on-line". Although we do not have e-mail yet, we do have a fax - 011 -233-21 -224469.

New stories of the adventures of "Harriet and Victor Mouse" are available. They are the two imaginary micewho traveled with the Brights to Africa. This year they tell about some of the interesting people of Ghana. Theycome with pictures of the people. Write Lois for a copy soon.

THANKS TO ALLOF YOU FOR YOUR LOVE. PRAYERS AND SUPPORT. LOVE. THE BRIGHTS. -

PLEASE PRAY forTwyla Bright and family at the passingdeath ofher mother, Jo Ann Dorris. May 7,1996. Thefuneral was held Friday. May 10 In Oklahoma. Amemorial servicewas held at the Ghana Christian College Chapelalso on May 10. Mrs. Dorris was 65 years old.

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Tim and Twyla Bright Family Fall, 1996

BRIGHTS ON FURLOUGH

Tim, Twyla Nathan and Tai Bright returned to the United States in July, 1996. They are currently on furlough until August,1997. They have settled in Palestine, Ohio and are currently renting an apartment. During this time Tim has three main goals: 1)to visit existing churches and individuals who have sponsored and supported the mimstry during the last five years; 2) to visit newchurches, groups and individuals who would be interested in supporting the Brights and Ghana Christian College in the future; 3)to visit wi& family members they have not s^n in several years.

Their children, Nathan and Tai, who traveled back to the U.S. with their parents will not return to Ghana. Nathan hasentered college and is a fieshman at Cincinnati Bible College. Tai is finishing her senior year ofhigh school and plans to attendCincinnati Bible College in August of 1997. The other children are adults working and going to college.

Since returning to America the Blights have been busy with VBS, camp, and speaking to supporting churches. They havealso shared with men and women's groups, youth groups, and friends. Afull schedule has kept them on the road each weekend sofar in theSeptember and October months. The fall itinerary is full through the first part of December.

However, Tim is setting his itinerary for 1997 now. Although several dates have been filled, there are many left. Pleasecontact Mrs. Lois Nichols today, or the Brights at the addresses and phone numbers listed in this newsletter. Contact with you isvery important.

NEEDED: Wilton cake decorating setand pans. If you would like todonate for us to use in the States and take back toGhana let us know as soon as possible. Thank you very much.

SUMMARY OF FIVE YEARS IN GHANA

The past five years since leaving for Ghana inJune, 1991, have gone by very fast. During this time Tim has served GhanaChristian College asa teacher inpractical ministries and theology. He has helped develoD 21 new churches working with Ghanaianministers who are either students or graduates. Scores ofpeople have accepted Christ and become part ofa growing fellowship ofchurches. Timhasalsoheld numerous seminars on church leadership, andTwyla has helped himon occasion teaching thewomen'sgroups.

Tim'sgoals include: 1) Train leaders forWest Africa; 2)Assist inestablishing new churches; 3)Train leaders inthe localchurch setting. These goals have been accomplished through teaching at Ghana Christian College, taking student teams two tothreeweekends a month and working with groups in villages and towns, and by holding teaching seminars on leadership at the variousestablished church^. -

Tim hasserved onvarious committees at the College andhasbeen instrumental in working as a consultant with theNationalEvangelism Committee as they plan and prepare ways to reach areas inGhana where there are few, or no Christians, andalso plantChristian Churches where there are none. Plans in the future are to continue this work so that Ghana will be undergirded with strong,developed churches enabling mission work to expand to other areas of West Africa.

GHANA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE AND SEMINARY

During the past five years the Collegehas grown from 47 to over 100full-time students in the regular academic programthepast twoyears. A few years agotheCollege began a short-course program tomeet theneeds of those whocould notattend theCollege full-time. This program is called the AugustCertificate Program, andoperates likesummer schoolhere in America exceptthat it has its own course of study. Student population has grown from about 30 to 90 and is gaining in popularity each year.

1996 marked the largest graduation in the history of the College with 45 graduates of the regular and short-term programs.Ten graduated with the BA degree, fifteen with the three year Diploma, and fift^n with the AugustCertificate. The future looksbright with so many new students aj^lying each year.

ADDRESSES: Tim & Twyla Bright, General Delivery, Fwd. Agent: Frank & Lois Nichols, 3900 Koons Rd.Palestine, OH 45352; Tel: :937-548-7438 New Madison, OH 45346; Tel 93^-997-6718

NEW CAMPUS

With the student population increase, a new campus development program is now underway. Land was purchased a fewyears ago. Dedication of the land was held in January of 1995. The initial stages of the building are beginning to take place withthe preparation of the land, grading, and construction of a workshop. Water, sewage, electrical transformer along with a dormitoryand classrooms are listed as beginning projects. You may note the stages below.

BRIGHT OUTREACH

FINANCIAL REPORT

Sept. 1996Total Fuads

9/1/96 $1559.72

Receipts: $3895.14Expenses: $3794.91Bal. 10/1: $1659.95

Funds:

Tnick fund:

Transformer:

General:

$1155.99

$ 100.00

$ 403.96

Outstanding bills: air fare, medicaland auto repair still outstanding:$1500

Thank you so much for yourgenerous gifts. We deeplyappreciate them.

THANK YOU!

PRAY for the Brights

1. Safe travels in U.S.

2. Bright children inschool and work

3. Ghana - peace4. Adequate funds5. GCC students/faculty

COLLEGE RELOCATION

FIRST PHASE

Stase One

$42,000 - Needed now.

1. Maintenance Building with 50 ft.by 50 ft. roof and 24 ft. workarea.: $5,000

2. Road System - Red gravelwithout concrete, gutters, culvertsand surface: $4,000

3. Electric Substation - 500

Kilowatts. (Does not include lines tobuildings): $25,000

4. Workers Housing (Mason andCarpenters): $8,000

Stace Two

$292,000

1. Classrooms -with one of the

classrooms used initially as thelibrary: $78,000

2. Student Hostel One unit is 30

rooms: $92,000

3. Well and pipe water: $5,000

4. Faculty Houses- Rrst Group5 @ $25,000 each: $125,000

(Could hold classes at this point)

Stage Three

$310,000

I. Faculty Houses (Completed). 7@$25,000 each: $175,000

2. Library and Office Complex:Your gift will be receipted $60,00and is tax deductible.

Please indicate yourgift for J75,000the "Relocation" fund, so itcan be credited that way.

Stage Four

$105,0001. Landscaping and Orchards:$20,000

2. Paved Roads and Cutters:

$40,000

3. Covered Walkways andReflecting Pool: $10,000

4. Athletic Field: $10,000

5. Women's Hostel (8 Rooms)$25,000

Maximum students at the end of

PHASE 1 - 150 students

TOTAL COST - $752,000

(First Phase)

Est. to complete Campus (allphases): $2,000,000

As the beauty of the Fall has unfoldedbefore us we are reminded that God's love captivates and lifts our hearts to serve more deeply.

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The village waits for a trained leader to preach, teach and share God's love.

FEATURED MISSIONARIES

BRIGHT OUTREACH

Tim and Twyla Bright Family

LENGTH OF SERVICE

Since 1991

OPPORTUNITIES

Educating Christian LeadersAssisting in New Church

PlantingTraining Church Leaders

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Ghana Christian College FacultyAssisted - Planting 21 ChurchesConducted two dozen seminars

in church leadership

SHARE THE FUTURE WITH US

Training qualified leaders

Building indigenous churches

Expanding into unreachedWest African areas

Tim and Twvla Briahi.

Addresses

Field: Ghana Christian CollegeP.O. Box 5722

Accra-North, Ghana,West Africa

Tel/Fax: 011-233-21-224469

U.S.A.: 101 N. Main St. Apt. BPalestine, OH 45352Tel.: 937-546-7438

FORWARDING AGENT

Frank and Lois Nichols

3900 Koons Rd.

New Madison, OH 45346

Tel: 9.17 9/7 ()718

AFRICAN MISSION

EVANGELISM, INC.

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COLLEGE

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TOMORROW

GHANA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

1996 Accomplishments

/ Largest Enrollment - 200

/ Largest Graduating Class 45

/ ACTEA Associate

/ Largest Faculty/Staff - 13

/ Countries Represented - 6

Educational Programs

BA - Bachelors Degree - 4 yrs.

Diploma - 3 yrs.

Certificate - 3 August Sessions

FacultyChristian Adjei, PresidentJoseph Nsiah, Academic DeanManuel Adjei, Admin AssistantDorothy Eunson, LibrarianDavid Kalb, Maintenance Mgr.Tim Bright, Practical MinistriesBrian Jennings, PhilosophyNelson Ahalijah, BookkeeperA. Eghagha, African StudiesDr. Ron Rife, ConsultantJohn Dadzie, Business Mgr.

GHANA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

CAMPUS

RELOCATION

FIRST PHASE

Stage One $42,000 NeededMaintenance Bldg. - $5,000Road System - $4,000Electric Substation - $25,000Workers Housing - $8,000

Stage Two $ 292,000Classrooms - $78,000Student Hostel - $92,000Well pipe & water - $5,000Faculty Houses (5) -$125,000

(Could hold classes at this pt.)

Stage Three $310,000Faculty Houses (7)- $175,(X)0Library/Office - $60,(XK)Chapel - $75,000

Stage Four $105,000Landscaping $20,000Paved roads/gutters -$40,000Walkways - $10,000Athletic Field - $10,000Women's Hostel - $25,000

Total Cost 1st Phase - $752,000Student occupation - 150

Ultimate goal - 500 studentsTotal Cost for Entire Project

$2,000,000

MY COMMITMENT

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1. $100 per month

2. $50 per month

3. $25 per month

4. $10 per month

5. $5 per month

6. Other per month

7. _Amount

I would like to give a one time gift.

I will pray for the relation project of tlCollege

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