DECEMBER 2017
FIRST GRADUATION CLASS
CHUUKESE PASTORS ATTEND TRAINING
In October Beyond the Reef hosted the first pastor training class on Oahu. After a long summer of transition from Aurora, Oregon to Aiea, Hawaii the ministry was able to offer the first resident class to 8 Chuukese pastors. What a joy to have these servants of God gather at the ministry house to receive 40 hours of seminary level training. Topics taught were Learn the Bible Fast (Rev. Gary Lau), The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit (Rev. Ale Michel), Pastoral Theology (Dr. Mike Dugal), and Godly Leaders (Dr. Rod Mills). Pictured above from left to right back row: Dr. Rod Mills, Rev. Anderson Jack, Rev. Takamichy Mori, Rev. Marvin Danis, Rev. Paul Andrew, Rev. Meren Walter, Dr. Mike Dugal, Rev. Alfred Francisco; front row left to right: Rev. Akendo Onamwar, Rev. Kinori Bossy.
GETTING CONNECTED
NEW WEBSITE
We are pleased to announce that Janae Go is our webmaster and designer. She has been a friend of the family for the past 17 years.
Check out her design capabilities on our website.
PRESIDENT EMERITUS HONORED
88TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED
What a wonderful honor for Reverend David Bush, founder and president emeritus of Beyond the Reef. During the 40th Old-fashion Campmeeting Jubilee (July 2017) in Aurora, OR, over 300 islanders gathered to honor this man of God and his faithful ministry.
NEW MINISTRY HOUSE
BEYOND THE REEF RELOCATES TO HAWAII
For the past 40 years Beyond the Reef was located in Aurora, Oregon. In May of this year Beyond the Reef strategically moved its headquarters to the island of Oahu. Friends of the Beyond the Reef Ohana (family) gathered for a night of dedication and prayer. The ministry house will be used to host resident pastors for future training classes and provide space for one-day training events for our local Micronesian congregations. Please pray this ministry house will continue to bring glory to the Christ.
MISSIONARY COUSIN
BE A PART OF OUR OHANA
Over the past 60 years the ministry known as Beyond the Reef has ministered to the beautiful island people of Yakushima, Okinawa, Guam, Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae, Solomon Islands, and Nauru. All along the way this ministry has been supported by faithful donors like yourself. Beyond the Reef has always provided materials and bibles at no cost to the island people.
In order for this ministry to continue to provide bibles, training materials, and classes free of charge to the island pastors we need your help. Would you please prayerfully consider supporting Beyond the Reef with your finances in addition to your faithful prayers. Please send any amount you can to the address below. Or you can give electronically.