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Pastor Roger Copas' Obituary

billy.h...@comcast.net (Billy Hamm) — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:32:12 UT

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Billy Hamm, Editor
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*Pastor Roger Copas*
Pastor Roger Gary Copas, of Signal Mountain, went home to be with his Lord
and Savior on Friday, Dec. 25, 2009.
As a pastor, he spent his life dedicated to serving the Lord and helping
people. After graduating from Tennessee Temple College and later receiving

In Loving Memory of Tyson Lane Woody

billy.h...@comcast.net (Billy Hamm) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:43:48 UT

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Tyson Lane Woody

September 25, 2007 - November 27, 2009

Tyson Lane Woody, 2, of 101 Meadowdale Drive, Stuarts Draft, was completely
healed of his cancer as he went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November

Comment on G. B. Vick (1901-1975)

billy.h...@comcast.net (Billy Hamm) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:11:51 UT

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Billy Hamm, Editor

In my research on the 60 years of the BBFI, I found this
excellent comment on G. B. Vick at the time of his death, October, 1975. I
thought you'd appreciate it.

"Newcomers on the scene were often puzzled to hear many of us address Dr.
Vick as 'mister.' He never cared for 'reverend.' He wore `doctor' with

Ron Hayden's passing

billy.h...@comcast.net (Billy Hamm) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:34:24 UT

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Ron Hayden died last evening (Dec. 6th) around 10PM in Tucson. Ron was
pastor of Pike Creek Baptist Church for many years - a church he founded,
and pastored in Whittier, Ca. for several years. Ron struggled with cancer
for the past two years or more, was bedridden and in much pain. He's free

Remembering Curtis Goldman

billy.h...@comcast.net (Billy Hamm) — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 04:46:31 UT

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*Old Men’s Dreams – Young Men’s Visions*
*“A New Wrinkle On An Old Passage” Joel 2:28-29
by Rick Cochran Pastor of the Bridge Church in Fortville IN*
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The temptation is to assume that these “old men” are daydreaming about
the past…the way it use to be. The context of Joel indicates otherwise. Joel

Memorials for J. Curtis Goldman

billy.h...@comcast.net (Billy Hamm) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:53:32 UT

*J. Curtis Goldman*

Born: February 13, 1923
Died: December 3, 2009 at 4:30AM
Place: Kindred Hospital, ICU

Survived by his wife: Katherine Aven Goldman
Children: Joe Goldman of Whittier, CA; Sue Garard of Springfield, MO; Kristy
Haas of Houston TX; 8 Grandchildren and 10 Great-grandchildren.

Special Report From The Philippines

billy.h...@comcast.net (Billy Hamm) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:48:20 UT

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Billy Hamm, Editor*

Friday, Dec 4, 2009
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Special Blessing
*by Robert Woosley <bobwoos...@mydestiny.net>

MANILA - Gay and I just returned from a memorable afternoon gathering. We
Missionaries met to welcome Gary and Jeanie Phillips home. They just arrived
after a two year absence, much of which was spent at Mayo Clinic.

Curtis Goldman with the Lord

billy.h...@comcast.net (Billy Hamm) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:10:26 UT

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Billy Hamm, Editor

Curtis Goldman passed on to glory early this morning. Thank you for all
your prayers and concern on behalf of the family. Arrangements have not
been completed at this time.

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Editor's thoughts:

When the news came this morning of Curtis Goldman's passing I had mixed

Curtis Goldman in hospital after heart attack

billy.h...@comcast.net (Billy Hamm) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:57:26 UT

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Dear Pastors and friends,

Thank you for the response to Curtis Goldman and his critical condition. I
visited with him for a few minutes on Monday afternoon. He cannot speak,
but can hear and will nod his head yes or no to questions. He hasn't eaten
in several days, and is on oxygen, but not life-support. His heart is

Thanksgiving Message

billy.h...@comcast.net (Billy Hamm) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:56:32 UT

*BBFI NEWS THANKSGIVING SPECIAL*

by John Arnold

Thanksgiving begins for JoAnn and me at our Thanksgiving eve service. It
never disappoints. To be able to gather with the church and celebrate
Thanksgiving with praises to God, the open mic, and communion is such a
blessing. The only service that rivals it is our Christmas Eve services.

Don Espinosa now with the Lord

billy.h...@comcast.net (Billy Hamm) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:29:10 UT

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Retired Missionary to Argentina, Don Espinosa has left this earthly body to
be with the Lord. Please remember his wife Cheri and the family in prayer
today.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

Don Espinosa 11-22-09

billy.h...@comcast.net (Billy Hamm) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:56:10 UT

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All,

I have been asked by Mrs. Espinosa to request your prayers that God would go
ahead and take Don home. He is in great pain and is having spasms.

He has suffered greatly overnight.

Become a Fan of the BBFI Network on Facebook.

billy.h...@comcast.net (Billy Hamm) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:44:23 UT

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Become a Fan of the BBFI Network on Facebook.
BBFI Network produces BBFI Web Sites and eGroups.

Here's how:

- Go to Facebook.
- Search for BBFI Network.
- Click on Become a Fan.
- There are thousands of us out there.

Let's get together.
Billy Hamm

BBFI-NCPO Ignite Forum in Boston

billy.h...@comcast.net (Billy Hamm) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:19:25 UT

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*BBFI-NCPO Ignite Forum in Boston*

Springfield MO - Just wanted to let you know that we had a great Ignite
Church Planting Forum at Boston Baptist College. Nelson Searcy and all of
our speakers did a great job. Dave Melton, Ken Gillming, and all the staff

Visit with Missionary Don Espinosa

billy.h...@comcast.net (Billy Hamm) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:15:09 UT

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Billy Hamm, Editor

Jenell and I are in a Mission Conference in Boise Idaho with Jeff Love and
yesterday afternoon we had the opportunity to spend about 2 hours with Don
and Cheri Espinosa. (see photo attached) What a sweet time we had with
them. Bro. Don was fitted just an hour before we arrived with a pump to