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BCVVOICE SPRING
2021
Making Connections
It’s How We Make a Difference for Mississippi children and
families. However, connecting
The concept of connecting people to the ministry is how The Baptist children and their families to the
Children’s Village has been able to impact thousands of children throughout gospel of Jesus Christ is the most
our 124‑year history. Houseparents work to connect with children. Case important connection we make. As
Managers connect with families and connect families to resources. an evangelical arm of local Baptist
Churches of Mississippi, we are
Director of Partner Ministries Tim McWilliams works to connect donors so grateful for the longstanding
and volunteers with a ministry need. Recently we partnered with the partnership we have with hundreds of
Gulf Coast Baptist Association Missions Strategist Dr. Steve Mooneyham those churches to reach children and
and his staff to host a “Connecting to The Baptist Children’s Village” families with the gospel.
luncheon. Area church and community mission leaders were invited to
hear how the BCV can partner with their ministries to serve children If you would like to host a Connecting
and families. luncheon in your area contact Tim
McWilliams at tmcwilliams@bcvms.
BCV Director of Programs Dr. Randy Cotton, Ph.D. presented information com or 601‑952‑2422.
about how these leaders who work with hurting children and families every
day can access the BCV so together
we can change more lives. Attendees
were encouraged to hear there was
a campus in their area and Deanash
Campus Director Charlie Rogers made
several connections at the meeting.
Some attendees wanted to talk about
families they might refer to the BCV,
some wanted to talk about needs they
can perhaps meet. Some present even
wanted to talk about houseparenting
and how to become involved on the
front lines of the ministry.
All of these connections are critical
to the BCV and our ability to care
Campus Spotlight
The beautiful brick duplex home that sits atop a hill is
staffed with loving houseparents and has a capacity
for six boys and six girls ages 1‑20 at one time. It
also includes an office for Campus Director Lakeisha
Broyles and Case Manager Hannah Benton who work
with the children and their families.
If you would like join Mrs. Broyles, Mrs. Benton and
the Powell‑Walley Houseparents in their effort to
care for and share the gospel of Jesus with at‑risk
children and their families, contact Mrs. Broyles at
lbroyles@bcvms.com or 601‑671‑3553.
Powell-Walley Campus were his life‑long passion and there is nothing that
would have meant anymore to him than having a
home for children named in his honor; and to have it
The Powell‑Walley Campus is located on Highway
named in conjunction with Dr. Powell, his partner for
84 just west of Waynesboro. The cottage there
many years, would make it even more special.”
is named for Doctors W. W. Walley and William
Edwin Powell both of whom served Christ and The Powell‑Walley campus has enjoyed
the Waynesboro community through their family unprecedented volunteer and monetary support
medicine practice. Both doctors had a passion for from the very beginning. Mississippi Baptist
children and invested heavily in them through their churches gave to purchase land and building
church and community throughout their lives. Dr. materials; and many supplied skilled volunteer labor
Walley additionally served on the Southern Baptist to build and furnish the cottage. God continues to
Convention Foreign Mission Board and as President use His people to provide for the needs of hurting
of the Mississippi Baptist Convention. children through The Baptist Children’s Village
Said of Dr. Walley at the campus dedication several today, just as he did 124 years ago, and the Powell‑
years ago, “Babies and children, as well as missions, Walley Campus is a perfect example of His provision
and the generosity of His people.
Staff Spotlight
BCV. My previous jobs had restrictions about talking and now are raising four boys, two of which are
about Christ which was hard for me because He is their nephews.
the head of my life. I love empowering children and
families and giving them hope.” Their family enjoys playing games and watching
movies together. The boys especially enjoy the
Broyles has sweet memories of shelling peas and outside activities they do together. Cornell loves
cooking with her grandmother who raised her for a to cook and has a degree from the University
time. Although there was a season in her mother’s of Southern Mississippi in Culinary Arts and
life where she battled overwhelming obstacles, Lakeisha loves for
God delivered her and consequently she has been him to cook for
a great example of the power of God to heal and all their special
restore lives. There were many opportunities for occasions. Cornell
life to be devastatingly different for Lakeisha but and Lakeisha
the Lord used her mother, grandmother and the make sure they
influence of a local church to protect her and teach allow time for Bible
her basic life lessons that follow her even today. study, though,
because they know
She was convinced that an education would be her how important that
Lakeisha Broyles way to a good life, so she focused her attention on
that pursuit. She graduated from West Jones High
strong foundation
is for their boys.
Broyles is the Campus Director for our Powell‑ School and has a master’s degree in Psychology
Walley Campus in Waynesboro, Mississippi. She from William Carey College. That focus on
first joined the BCV team in 2018 as a case education, it turns out, was a great choice.
manager. She enjoys working with her team of staff
She met her husband, Cornell, while still in school.
that includes houseparents and a case manager.
Broyles recalls, “our first conversation was about
“They work together well to care for our children,”
Jesus.” The Lord brought them together through
she says. Broyles has a degree from William Carey
shared tragedies and taught them to lean on Him
University to prepare her for her work but, as is true
and to find the peace and strength they were
for many of us, life experiences contributed to her
searching for. He is a blessing in the life they
passion to help hurting children. “I love that I am
share together. They work with the youth in their
able to talk about Jesus Christ to others here at the
church. They together raised his younger sister
Pray for us, for we are sure BSU Community Missions
that we have a clear
conscience, desiring to act
Team Changes Lives
“Two girls brought progress reports in today English Major Caley Stauter has a heart for
honorably in all things. and they were so happy they had brought up children and was also grateful Holeman and
their grades tremendously.” This progress was Patton agreed to take this leap of faith making
– Hebrews 13:18 possible because three Ole Miss BSU students this project possible. She explains, “seeing the
spent time every week tutoring them via Zoom. child’s face light up when she got a good grade
was so encouraging.”
Thank you, prayer warriors, for Housemother Mandy Daniel is truly thankful they
were able to help. “It meant so much to the This was the first virtual tutoring experience, but
praying that there will be no girls,” she shared. “They really connected with all involved agree that it was a huge success, and
hindrances to sharing the gospel the kids and did everything they could to help they intend to pursue more similar opportunities
them succeed.” with more students. Patton is confident she
with our children and families. will have more participation in the future for
When Ole Miss BSU Assistant Director Liesa such projects. Welch challenges students not
Holeman heard about the need for tutors she to discount the value of this blessing for the
contacted Case Manager Shane Ashley about the children and for themselves. Case Manager
possibility of meeting the need in this somewhat Ashley agrees the greatest benefit, even beyond
unconventional virtual format. Holeman explains the improved grades, is the increased self‑
that her students were anxious to do community esteem for the children as they see their grades
service but in the COVID environment there were improve and the realization that they are capable
no opportunities for them. She contacted Nicole settles in. Their lives truly are changed.
Patton, her Community Missions Team Leader,
who spread the word and immediately got a
positive response from several students.
Senior Taylor Welch explains she was eager to get
out and use the gifts and passions the Lord gave
her to serve others. Taylor was instrumental in
helping young girls with their reading.
Jessica Crocker is an Elementary Education
major, but she did not hesitate to step outside
of her field and help one of our teenagers with
chemistry. This BCV resident is so grateful for
her willingness to share screens and offer help;
and Crocker was encouraged by her growth
and improved understanding. Holeman and the
students all agree that the available technology
and the help of the houseparents made this
project possible.
Caley Stouter, Nicole Patton, Jessica Crocker, Taylor Welch (via Zoom)
BCV Tribute Gifts
FEBRUARY – APRIL 2021
Throughout the year, families memorialize and honor family members Mr. Tim Bean Cindy L. Burton
James and Diane Copeland Stanton BC
and special friends with a gift to The Baptist Children’s Village. Small Dr. and Mrs. Victor L. Walsh Harold Byrd
groups honor teachers and the special people in their lives. For each Donald Bell Frances and Douglas Allen
Charles and Myra Dew Annie Lee Churchwell
tribute gift received, the donor receives an acknowledgement letter and Mr. Charles G. Bevil Tracy Harry
receipt, and a personal letter is sent to the honoree informing them Mr. Melvin L. Moore Eunice SSC, Hurley BC
of the gift given in their honor. Family members are informed of a gift Bo Bilbo James Byrd
Craig and Brenda Haskins Daniel and Dianne Smith
given in memory of their loved one. The BCV is herein publishing the list Mrs. Beverly Bilbo Mr. and Mrs. Cortez Byrd
of honorees and donors recently received. We are grateful to the many Dr. and Mrs. Victor L. Walsh Harold and Kelly Quin
Dustin Bishop Eddie Calhoun
thoughtful donors who pay tribute to the special people in their lives. Ms. Linda Anderson Charles and Faye Poindexter
Henry Franklin (Buddy) Blount Kenneth and Lenee Poindexter
You can use the enclosed envelope or visit baptistchildrensvillage.com/ Ms. Betty Taylor Donna Carr
Mr. Vernon Boatman Clay and Paula Caston
give to give a gift of honor or memory for your loved one(s) to The J. D. Henry and Family James and Mary Alta Clark
Baptist Children’s Village. Kay Boleware Carl Catania
Eddie and Delia Speights Buddy and Sharon Durr
Jeanette Hogue Bond Mrs. Lee Etta Causey
IN HONOR OF IN MEMORY OF Susan and Tony Kinton James and Diane Copeland
Grady Carl Boozer Mrs. Eva Moree
Bro. Sonny and Jean Adkins Mrs. Bonnie Adams Shirell Betts Peggy Chandler
Michael and Ellen Giles Adult 7 SSC., FBC McComb Ralph D. Borden Cynthia and Jimmy Wilkinson
Collinsville Community Club Nancy and Ron Craddock Bradford Chapel BC Ken Churchill
Mrs. Wanda S. DeLee Rudy and Tommy Lou Grenn Gwendolyn Box Charles and Charlene Renfrow
Mike and Sherry Davis Mrs. Tena Haskins Keri Bailey Matt Clark
Mrs. Rebecca W. Norsworthy Krandall and Winnie Len Howell Brandon’s Red Hat Sassy Sisters Ms. Linda Anderson
Dr. and Mrs. Bill Duncan Mrs. Sylvia Horn Adcock Donald and Diane Cargile Sidney Clark
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Chase Ms. Susan Algonas Mr. and Mrs. John W. Green Mr. and Mrs. Brant Godbold
Reed and Adelia Eiland Ms. Carol Jo Barnes Mr. Harold Harris Janis H. Clayton
Mr. and Mrs. Allan E. Rankin Mrs. Estelle Beard and Family Ms. Jean Lentz Mrs. Linda Perkins
Dr. and Mrs. Randy Hankins Jerry & Kristye Horn Ronald and Nancy Mayfield Mike Cobb
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Davis Mistye Heath Ms. Donna Purvis Jerry and Becky Mitchell
Lynn Harrington Faye Wooten Mrs. BR (Jean) Taylor Don Cook
Glenn and Jennifer Sanders Ms. Becky Moore Rhoda Boyd Ms. Glenda S. Scarbrough
Mrs. Joann Herrington Mr. Jimmy Moore Ken and Jane Wilkinson Bobby Cooper
Rev. and Mrs. Ron Mercer Jerry and Laura Pope Katie Ruth Boyte Charles and Estelle Owens
Bro. Robert (Bob) and Hilda Hill Dr. and Mrs. A. David Powell, Jr. Stanton BC Mrs. Estelle Cooper
Bob and Betty Goodman Mr. and Mrs. Mark Sullivan Mr. Joe Bradford, Jr. Ms. Elizabeth A. Ray
Martha Holloway Matt and Allison Tatum Dr. and Mrs. F. David Rives
Ms. Peggy Threadgill Delma and May Covington
Lori Gargus Mr. Javus Branch Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Grubbs
Rev. George Johnson Jerry Alderman Daniel and Dianne Smith
Charles and Myra Dew Mr. Jesse Craft
Jerry and Mary Helms Mr. John Brand Frances Allen
Mrs. Martha Ann Klaus Anne Alexander James and Mary Alta Clark Douglas Allen
Camille Atwood Karen and Johnny Eddleman Dr. and Mrs. Victor L. Walsh Ms. Wanda Kay Burns
Mrs. Syble B. Lee Charlotte Anderson Lee Brasfield Eunice SSC, Hurley BC
Mrs. Doris K. Lee Dr. and Mrs. Victor L. Walsh Jerry and Ann Smothers Annie Lee Churchwell
Jerry McQuirter, Sr. Mr. Roger Ashley Col. Truitt D. Breazeale Todd and Tracy Harry
Mrs. Karen Barber Kaye and Curtis Buchanan Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Porter Steve and Michelle Wilkinson
Jean Salyer Phillips Pat Atkins Mr. Mike Bridges Mike Crager
Percy and Hilda Peeler Mrs. Eva Moree Whitesand BC Arthur and Bettie Bishop
Parker Pierce Mrs. Sally Authier Mrs. Lois Gill Bridges Gerald Creed
Michael and Ellen Giles Bobby and Ann Moody Glenn and Jennifer Sanders Jackie and Carolyn Wooley
Jonathan and Taylor Poe Sammy Bailey Ms. Betty Rue Bridges Mrs. Mary Crowe
Jennifer and Casey Stockman Dr. and Mrs. H. Henry Rather Herman and Sharon Dungan Gail and Jimmy Bruton
Mrs. Frances Presley Dr. Bill Baker Whitesand BC Libba Currey
Dian and Eddie Wilemon Mike and Meg Hatch Gerald Brown Scooter and Teresa Henderson
Brian and Emily Rankin Mrs. Roberta S. Balch Rodney and Linda Bevill Jimmy and Bonnie Hollingsworth
Mr. and Mrs. Allan E. Rankin Lance and Lois Ann Beach Stewart Michael Brumfield Mr. Charles W. Holmes
Houston and Britney Rankin Lauren Cumberland Tanya and Billy Moore John and Candy Morton
Mr. and Mrs. Allan E. Rankin Donna B. Ballard Mr. Stephen Brunt Denise Edwards Phillips
John and Michelle Rankin Stanton BC Edward and Jan Lofton Mrs. J. W. Potter
Mr. and Mrs. Allan E. Rankin Dr. Tad Barham David Bryan Murray W. Crump
Paul and Aimee Rankin Jackson Healthcare for Women Trinity BC Ms. Callie Crump
Mr. and Mrs. Allan E. Rankin Mason Barnes Bro. Hollis Bryant Mary Cummings
Mr. Therrell Smith Kaye and Curtis Buchanan Oldtown BC Jerry and Ann Smothers
Ms. Patricia Triplett Michael Paul Barrett, Sr. Mrs. Charlotte Buchanan Mrs. Ann B. Dale
Mrs. Betty Smith Trinity BC Kaye and Curtis Buchanan Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Grubbs
Ms. Patricia Triplett Mike Barrett Mrs. Lavenia Bullard Mrs. Hazle Daniels
Laura Stokes Kaye and Curtis Buchanan Dr. Jim and Judith (Randle) Brewer Frank and Sheila Hillman
Miss Mattie Rials Jeanette Barron Willie Mae Cole Bullock Mr. Charles P. Mercer
Mrs. Chrystelle Thames Greg and Linda Wall Mr. and Mrs. Ray V. Bush Adam Cole Daughdrill
Robert and Pat Meaher Dot Bartlett Bobby Burdine Mims and Susan Berry
Michael and Neddie Joye Tolleson Rick and Suzanne Martinchalk Crape Creek BC Edith Davis
Mr. and Mrs. Allan E. Rankin Mr. Eugene “Gene” Bates Mary Miller Burkett Nancy and Rufus Warren
Mrs. Cheryl Wells James and Diane Copeland Arlington BC Joyce DeAngelo
Ms. Patricia Triplett Mr. Tony Rogers Gloria (Gee) Green and Family
Larry Burris
Dr. & Mrs. Billy R. Williams Timmy Bayne Dr. and Mrs. Victor L. Walsh Mr. William D. (Bill) Dean, Sr.
Billie J. and Zelma Lofton Betty Hall Phalti BC
Mrs. Nell Crowe Dean Ms. Gloria Jean Evans Kendra Goodman Drew Huckaby
Mr. Michael Cianci Martha and Reece Douglas Mr. and Mrs. Rob Riley Larry and Pam Gnemi
Nat, Traci, & Emily Grubbs Beverly Fain Karan A. Gordon Mrs. Janice Moore
Sharon and David Middleton Kolola Springs BC Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alexander Thelma Hughes
Jack and Charlotte Newell Alicia Lee Farnham Keith Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Frank Montague and Family
Mr. and Mrs. Murray Scoggins Roy and Gerry Daughdrill Michael and Shirell Betts Mrs. Fern Hutcherson
Andrew Taylor DeLong Krandall and Winnie Len Howell Rev. Dr. Gerald Gordon Kaye and Curtis Buchanan
Frank and Sandra Bryan Crosthwait Julie and Frank Parsons Benny and Bobbie Barber Gladys Ivey
Mr. Pat Denton Ms. Katherine Prentiss Ms. Carol Sistrunk Hilton and Dee Havard
Mrs. Sally Pleasant Glenn and Jennifer Sanders Springfield BC Mr. James B. Ivy
Mr. Ralph Diaz Virginia Sue McWilliams Faulk Mrs. Pat Gottschalck Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Blackledge
Martha and Reece Douglas Mr. David Harden Charles and Pat Muscio Mrs. Erma Lee Jackson
Mrs. Marie Dickerson Ms. Florice Faust Joe Graham, Sr. Carolyn Smith
Jimmy and Jo Jenkins Terry and Susan Maxey Trinity BC Mr. Bob Tom Johnson, Jr.
Mrs. Annie Ruth Dillard Peggy Feathers Mrs. Mary Ann Lowry Graves Bob Tom and Ellen Johnson
Leroy and Cathie Addison Dr. and Mrs. H. Henry Rather Mr. and Mrs. Glenn A. Pruitt Mr. Bubber Johnson
Louise Anderson Brenda Flanagan Mr. and Mrs. William D. Seagrove Jim and Libba Alford
James and Betty Joe Carraway Mr. Bob Pyron Mrs. Patricia Bradley Graves Mr. and Mrs. Bill W. Wallace
Mr. Harold Dillon Mrs. Mattie B. Flynt Mr. and Mrs. William D. Seagrove Mrs. Hattie Fern Johnson
Mike and Janis Goff Rose Hill FBC Thomas Griffith Junior, Hazel, Vernell, Rosaphine, and
Ms. Evelyn T. Lee Lisa and David Seymour Dian and Eddie Wilemon Katie Lou Kennedy
Walton and Nell Speed Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Fortenberry Earlene Patterson Grissom Mrs. Katie Johnson
Ms. Marsha L. Webb Glenn and Jennifer Sanders Shuqualak BC Kaye and Curtis Buchanan
Deborah Partin and Family Dr. and Mrs. Victor L. Walsh Mr. Shelby M. Grubbs Fay Johnston
Nina Allred and Family Dr. Harry Frye Ms. Maxine B. Grubbs Ms. Jane C. Gordon
Linda Weeks and Family Dr. and Mrs. Victor L. Walsh Wayne Hagan Charles Jones
Martha Sue Dixon Mrs. Glenda C. Fry Dr. and Mrs. Victor L. Walsh Mrs. Annie Ruth Millsaps
Terry’s Creek BC Mrs. Martha Busby Larry W. Haggard Johnny Jones
Mr. Jerry L. Donald, Sr. Mrs. Lesah Doerksen Moorhead BC Jack, Gloria & Jim McAlpin
Ms. Kaye M. Henderson Albert and Mary Jo Dribben Harrison Hamilton Mrs. Dollie Jones
Joe Douglas Carolyn Harlan Arthur and Alicia Powell Burnett Glenn and Jennifer Sanders
Charles and Myra Dew Krandall and Winnie Len Howell George Hancock S. W. Jordan
Jimmy and Jo Jenkins Ms. Katherine Prentiss Mr. Jim Barfield Mrs. E. J. Grisham, Sr.
Maggie Doussan Miss Mattie Rials Mr. Bobby Christopher Gwendolyn Jourdan
Mrs. Cindy Crain Maxwell L. Gainey Mr. Ralph Gordon Kolola Springs BC
Bill and Freddie Greer Michael Betts Mr. Billy Kennedy Ms. Cleveland Eugene Jowers
Doug Dubose Mrs. Carol Sistrunk Mr. Bill Lea Bobby and Ann Moody
Fellowship BC Wendy and Doug Stuart, Lexey & Jett Freddie Lee Mrs. Jo Joy
Bob Dugan Amanda and Nathan Patrick, Peyton Rainey and Pat Little Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy W. Hardy
Marcus and Nelia Anderson & Carson Melanie Mann Harden Jon Paul Kennedy
Margaret H. Durham Edwina Galyean Mr. David Harden JImmie and Margaret Poole
Paul and Evelyn Beattie Mrs. Louise Purvis Mr. and Mrs. Al Harrington, Sr. Wesley Kent
Marion Edwards Durr Mrs. Marcy Gann Rodney and Stacy Beech The Kents Men’s SSC, FBC Brookhaven
Anne and Ed Abel Mr. Noel T. Gann Charles Harrison Mrs. Peggy H. Keyes
Billy Edlin James and Loyce Gardner Martha and Reece Douglas Kim R. Keyes
Dr. and Mrs. H. Henry Rather Ms. Dale G. Weatherford Mr. Thomas M. Harrison Margaret D. Khayat
Evangeline Ellington Jamie Gillentine James and Glenda Bounds Mr. Scott Palmer
Choctaw Baptist Association Dian and Eddie Wilemon Ronald Harry Gerald Kidd
John Matthew “Matt” Ellington Mrs. Barbara Gingrich Sean Harry Joel and Shirley Hale
Choctaw Baptist Association Union BC WMU Acy Hartfield, Sr. Kent Kinabrew
Lincoln Ellington Mrs. Mamie Gray Glass Pat H. Stanford and Family Class of 1960 Reunion
Choctaw Baptist Association Ms. Bernice Krise Billy Harthcock Mrs. Bettye King
Mrs. Betsy Bobo Elliott Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Goff Ms. Rose Cordray Mrs. Gwen S. Daves
Mrs. Marjorie Gladden Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Goff Mr. John Harthcock Gloria Bays Kiszka
Mr. Charles W. Holmes Ms. Rose Cordray Clint Weaver
Wayne Hathorn Wendy Campbell
Sharon and Herman Dungan Angela Francis Weaver Family
Winnie Hawks Ms. Lucy Jean Bell Knight
Ms. Glenda S. Scarbrough Jimmy and Jo Jenkins
Laura Collett Hebert Henry J. Kothe
Daniel and Dianne Smith Daphne McLaurin
Shelia Heinaman Mrs. Mary F. Ladner
Eldon and Barbara Montague Carl and Karen Myers
Mr. Glyn Hester Mrs. Ethel “Mickey” Hickman Landrum
Mrs. Jane S. Riley Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gill
Howard Hill Mrs. Joanne Lassiter
Judy and Lee McGinnis Arlington BC
Michael Hines Sam Latham
Daniel and Dianne Smith Teresa and Scooter Henderson
Peggy Dickens Hollingsworth Glenda Lawshe
Martha and Reece Douglas JoAnn and Jackie Sprayberry
Jerry Holloman Mr. Jack Ledbetter
Jim and June Blair Carrie S. Evans and Family
Ms. Wendy Champion Hood Emily Ledgerwood
Mr. and Mrs. Terry E. Champion Gayle Family
Bobby Joe Hough Deason Family
Fellowship BC Rich Family
Mr. William Earl Houston Mr. David Nathan Legge
Jerry C. and Judy P. Hardy Ray Legge and Others
Thomas and Tommie Warnock Dale Lewis
Tommy Howard Charles and Myra Dew
James and Carol Sanders Mrs. Louise Lindsey
Mr. Lynn L. Howell Mr. Charles E. Warren
Jerry and Ann Smothers Jerry Locke
Pat Howell Lee and Terri Thompson
Kolola Springs BC
BCV Tribute Gifts (continued)
James Neal Percy and Brenda McCaa
Ryan and Whitney Holmes Sim and Betsy Mosby
Mrs. Evelyn McNair Neely Kenneth and Cathy Moss
Martha and Reece Douglas Kathleen Piller
Brittany Lawrence Nerren Charles and Charlene Renfrow
Ken and Jane Wilkinson Ms. Sandra Dykes Youngblood
Mrs. Theresa Noble John Paul Raby
Kaye and Curtis Buchanan Mickey and Joyce Sandifer
Mr. Charles W. Holmes Mr. Billy Ragland
Clara Hearn Oakes Beulah BC
Larry and Sandi Oakes Milton Ransburg, Jr.
J. V. and Mary K. Parker Dr. Sharon Dungan
Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Parker Ricky Ratliff
Claudia Payne Mr. and Mrs. John R. Epting
Mrs. BR (Jean) Taylor Lonny Lee Ray
Carolyn Maxwell Perry Ms. Pam Hitt
Frank and Sandra B. Crosthwait Mr. John M. Read, Sr.
Mr. Charles Ray Perry Ms. Gail Fults
Bethel BC Bob Richards
Mike and Cheryl Peeples Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Warren
Miss Marlee Russell Mr. Bobby E. Richardson
Billy Richard Pettway Chuck and Cindy Smith
Mary Simmons Mrs. Elowese Riley
Kim Pickering Jimmy and Jo Jenkins
Mrs. Patsy Longmire Peggy McBeth Freddie Lee Gloria Lenoir Rimes
Crosby BC Pleasant Hill BC Adam Pierce James and Mary Alta Clark
Dunbar and Mary Ann McCurley Paul McCool Clara Sue Pierce Ryan Roberson
Larry Lott Bill and Beverly Baker Ann Pigott James and Lois Mitchell
Maurice and Jo Ann Ingram Mrs. Sherry McCormick Daniel and Dianne Smith D. R. Roberts
Mr. Larry Lowery Dot Griffin and Family Jim Pigott James and Betty Terrell
Mrs. Michelle Ashcraft Darcy McCoy Krandall and Winnie Len Howell Mr. Arthur Paul Roberts, Sr.
E3 Environmental Ms. Holly J. Alford Mrs. Claudie Pinkard Ray and Jeanne Wise & Family
Teresa, Cooper, and Anna Grace Fulton Tracy McCullar Jimmy and Jo Jenkins L. B. Robinson
Mrs. Susan Geiger Dian and Eddie Wilemon Mr. Vernon Sessions Pleasant, Jr. Fellowship BC
Hinds Hunting Club Hattie McFarland Ms. Frances C. Tisdel Ken Rogers
Mr. Kenneth L. Lundquist Eddiceton BC Sessions Polk Mrs. Joy B. Roberts
Ms. Janet Clare Smith Roger McHenry Sharon and Herman Dungan Shirley Rollins
Mrs. Linda C. Mabry Jim and June Blair William S. Pollard Ms. Sherry Rollins Hatcher
Ms. Holly J. Alford Doris McLendon Dr. William S. Pollard, Jr. Cindy and Chuck Smith
Aubrey and Genevieve Blalock Albert Garner Carla Pope Shay Ross
Clay and Paula Caston Debbie Garner‑Matthews Barbara J. Alston Dian and Eddie Wilemon
James and Diane Copeland Hayes McMahan Mrs. Karen Barber Patsy Sanders
Ms. Marquitta Estes Rudy and Faye Spears Brenda and Robert Burdine James and Carol Sanders
Flora Nell Gordon Hugh and Reba McWilliams Sondra Cain Kenneth Sanford
Marcia McLaurin Mr. David Harden Jeff and Cindy Dickerson Ms. Sara Fillingame
Mike & Debbie Mabry Lois Meador The William Lee Garner Family
Wally and Laura Baird Mr. Alton K. Vandevender Linda Hutchison
Sam and Marsha Mabry Traci Sasser
Mr. Carl Mikell Eddie and Dawn Ellis Barney and Paul Albritton
Mississippi Valley Title Insurance Miss Lucy Mikell Mr. and Mrs. Frank Montague and
Company Elouise Savage
Juanita Bowman Russell Miller Family Mr. and Mrs. Joel Huber
Julie and Frank Parsons Hillary and Thelma Simmons Presley & Lori Pettit
Mrs. Brenda Sterling Steve and Ann Huber
Mrs. Eva Nell Milton Jimmy and DeAnna Pickle Eugene and Mary Sue Trussell
Mrs. Kelli Sterling Mr. Peter Alleman Mrs. Irene B. Van Winkle
Mr. Jimmy Stringer Mohamad Schuman
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 40 Mr. Randle D. Wright Carl and Judy Davis and Family
Mr. and Mrs. Winbourne Sullivan Charles and Beverly Calcote Curtis Posey
Dr. and Mrs. Victor L. Walsh John Schupert
Nancy and Ron Craddock Mary Posey Joel and Shirley Hale
Mr. David Wilkinson Mike and Janis Goff Linda Powell
Bob MacNeil Mrs. Euna Pearl Scoggins
Becky and Jim Nix Arthur and Alicia Powell Burnett Fellowship BC
Trinity BC Mr. Ronald Dean Oglesby Mr. Fred C. Powers
Mr. Dave Madson Louise Sessums
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Oglesby Mrs. Edith M. Aldridge Ms. Vivian Sessums
Ms. Linda Bowers Vance Mr. Walter Lee Oglesby, Jr. Mrs. Cindy Price
Melanie Hunsucker Mason Malone Mrs. Tammy Shepherd
Wayne and Cheryl Oglesby Dr. and Mrs. Victor L. Walsh Kaye and Curtis Buchanan
“Skeet” and Judy Hurdle Ms. Merlene R. Partridge Richard Price
Mrs. Mary Clytee Manning Mr. H. N. Shows
Percy and Hilda Peeler Mrs. Mary Ruth Hartford Jim and Dee Lindley
Ms. Patricia Triplett Mr. Steve West Mr. Carles F. McComb
Mr. Harold Martin Evelyn Sills
Jay Moore Tommy Prince Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Grubbs
Jimmy and Jo Jenkins Carol and Jim Brents Kaye and Curtis Buchanan
Bobby Earl Mathews Al Sims
Mr. Eugene (Gene) Morris Carol Higginbotham Pruitt Trinity BC
Mrs. Ruby Anne Kincade The Ray Wise Family Shuqualak BC
The Kincade Family Mr. Larry Sistrunk
Richard Moseley Mrs. Doris Rutland Puckett Ms. Carol Sistrunk
Mrs. Ann N. Meyers Bill and Beverly Baker Martha and Reece Douglas
Mr. Darryl Meyers Mrs. Maurine Sitz
Arthur and Bettie Bishop Mrs. Lanie R. Purvis
Mullins Family Kenneth and Mary Lou Robertson
John Wayne Mosley Charles and Myra Dew
Christ Family James William Slawson
Mr. and Mrs. David Furr Jimmy and Jo Jenkins
Smith Family Mrs. Marjorie Gladden
Mr. Charles W. Holmes Mr. Billy Pyron
Louis and Mary Weeks Ricky and Lurline McCorkle Tonya Sloan
John and Lynn Wiggers Allen Financial Group. Stanton BC
Mrs. Jean S. Moss Mrs. Susie B. Bates
Mrs. Betty May W.O.W. Class, Hardy BC Mr. Christopher J. Smith
Arlington BC Randy and Ruthie Bicker John Campbell
Laborn Murphree The Ronald Carrozza Family
Mrs. Janet Burch McAlpin Mr. Phillip Wayne Galloway Mrs. Irene K. Smith
Mrs. Betty Sue Dixon Ms. Carol Sistrunk
Bobby and Jo Ann Eure Mrs. Dora L. Murray Larry and Mary Glass
Joe and Glenda Rogers Ken and Jane Wilkinson Mrs. Juanita Smith
Charles and Emily Hord Mrs. Edith M. Aldridge
Mitch and Castlen Rogers Josephine Mutzi Tommy and Marsha James
Ms. Kaye S. Williamson Larry and Pam Gnemi Ms. Joan S. Kiser Ricki Smith
Mrs. Leona McAlpin Dr. and Mrs. Rory Lee Charlie and Pam Morgan
Dr. David Myers
Mr. and Mrs. William F. Fryery Daniel and Dianne Smith Mrs. Phebe Pyron Martin Lathan Sowell
Jack and Gloria McAlpin Gene and Barbara Hitt
David Spain Ms. Andrea Tynes Mary Eddins Wilkerson H. O. and Linda Holland
Ann and Jimmy Williamson Jackie and Carolyn Wooley Patricia Wilkerson and Family Ronnie and Steve Massey Families
Sue and James Culpepper Luke Ulery Monte Williams Bobby and Ann Moody
Grady Marvin Spears Carole, Charles, and Kevin Byram Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Pruitt Mr. and Mrs. Tim Pepper
Mr. Randy Spears Max Vickers Mr. Mike Williams Terri and Ronald Stokes
Rosemary Speir Ms. Katie H. Butler Kaye and Curtis Buchanan Charles “Bunky” Winters
Larry and Judy Berry Mrs. Carole Haynes Beth Robertson Wilson Mr. and Mrs. David Furr
Bruce Spring Mr. and Mrs. Jack L. Henry Mrs. Patsy Atherton Teresa and Scooter Henderson
Mrs. Carol J. Miller Mrs. Betty F. Wade Jeff and Carol Ann Carter Jimmy and Bonnie Hollingsworth
Gaye Starnes Ms. Carol Sistrunk James and Cindy Cruise Mr. Charles W. Holmes
Krandall and Winnie Len Howell Dorothy Duncan Walcott Frank and Fern Fillingim Ricky and Lurline McCorkle
Dr. and Mrs. Victor L. Walsh Larry and Pam Gnemi Gib and Ellen Ford Judy Deason Wooley
Ruth Stevens Robert Walker Frances R. Gardner Carla Sanders
Dr. and Mrs. Victor L. Walsh Ms. Carol C. Smith Robert and Jane Hederman Jennifer Walker
Berniece Stevison Lena Waller Silas and Leesa McCharen Hettie Wright
Bill and Beverly Baker Ms. Sue Dean Bo and Gayle Price Ms. Paula Bond
Ms. Charline Stewart Mr. Jabo Ward The Women of Joyful Noise Frankie Jean Yeager
Kolola Springs BC Edward and Jan Lofton Fonda Townsend Kolola Springs BC
Dr. Herbert Street Freddie Watts Elgene Wilson Mrs. Mary Louise Young
Mrs. Joy B. Roberts Ever Ready SSC, Pine Grove BC Pine Forest BC Ryan and Whitney Holmes
Rev. Ed Sudduth Mabel Harris Watts Mary Frances Wilson WGK, Inc.
Mrs. Tena Haskins Mrs. Helen Watts Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cooper Sylvia, Norm, Tim, and Katie Young
Dr. and Mrs. Victor L. Walsh Mrs. Audrey Watts Robin and Buddy Fulton
Tricia Sullivan The Rogers Family
Lamar and Donna Gordon Mr. Laston Webb
Mr. Don Swanberg Rev. William B. Webb
Mrs. Joy B. Roberts David O. Weed
Col. Glenn Taylor Michael and Shirell Betts
Mrs. Dura L. Hart Vicki Beach Weis
Mrs. Bessie Saway Trinity BC
Jerry Wayne Taylor Mrs. Glendon J. Welch
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Huggins Mrs. BR (Jean) Taylor
Mrs. Lola Sue West Thames Mr. Dan Wells
Janice Thames Sammie Anglin and Family
James Williamson James and Diane Copeland
Peggy Thigpun Stanley Wheat
Kolola Springs BC Daniel and Dianne Smith
Mr. Ernest G. Thomas Mrs. Jean Whitehead
Bill and Fredda Hobgood Janice and John Martin
Carolyn Tierce Dr. Jerry and Jean Stevens
Steve and Ann Huber Taneean Mills
Dr. Donald G. Traxler Joshua White
Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Blackledge Tri‑County BC
Lynn Troutman Mr. Clint White
Ms. Tina G. Roberts Beulah BC
Mrs. Meta Tutterow Mrs. Sue White
Hugh and Tommye Meade Glenn and Jennifer Sanders
Dr. and Mrs. Victor L. Walsh
*Pictures of children are representative of those in the ministry. The identities of BCV children are protected.
Personal Reflection
Early 20th century evangelist, author against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present
and teacher Oswald Chambers is darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.”
quoted, “Prayer does not fit us for (Ephesians 6:12) Chambers explains prayer IS the battle. As we pray,
the greater work; prayer is the we are waging war, we are acknowledging our great need and His
greater work.” extraordinary power and provision to meet our need. Our relationship
with Him is strengthened and we are indeed then made powerfully fit for
As I am writing this article, we are the work to which he has called us.
preparing for prayer walks on each If you missed us at one of our campus prayer walks this month, download
of our seven campuses scheduled a prayer guide and pray (wage war) for us from where you are.
throughout the month of May. For 124
years prayer warriors have been lifting “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it, with thanksgiving.
up the needs of The Baptist Children’s At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for
Village to our Heavenly Father. I have the word, to declare the mystery of Christ.” Colossians 4:2-3
personally experienced the power of those prayers as a 16‑year‑old
girl at the BCV. God used this ministry and the prayers of His people to
impact my life. Our staff is humbled and encouraged by those who are,
even today, praying for more such victories in the hearts and lives of our
children, their families and our staff. Prayer the greater work? Consider Chrystelle Thames
this, “We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, Director of Communications
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