Mick and Kay Baumgartner (SMORS) announce the birth of their grandson, Wyatt Ranen, to their daughter, Angie, and her husband, Dean Reed, on June 16.  He weighed 4 pounds 1 ounces.  This is their 10th grandchild.

Walter and Dalene Clark (Germany) announce the birth of their fifth child on May 14.  Kortney Jahnel weighed 8 pounds 14 ounces and measured 21-1/4 inches long.

Wilhelm and Sandra Falk (Germany) announce the birth of their first grandson to their daughter, Elizabeth Evans, and her husband, Jim, on June 5.  Wilhelm Michael weighed 8 pounds 15 ounces and measured 22-1/2 inches long.

Blake and Meagan Fortner (Ethiopia) announce the birth of their first child on August 1.  Benjamin Eli weighed 8 pounds 5 ounces and was 20-1/2 inches long.

Tom and Gail Gritts (England) announce the birth of a granddaughter, Gabriella Joy, on May 12 to their son, Chad, and his wife Jennifer.

Mark and Michelle Johnson (Philippines) announce the birth of their first grandchild on June 13 to their daughter, Mandy Holbrook, and her husband, Matt.  Colston Brennan Holbrook was 7 pounds 1 ounce and he measured 19 inches long.

Larry and Dixie Quade (Wales) announce the birth of their seventh grandchild, Larry Gavyn, born to their son, Larry, and his wife, Colette.

David and Joy Speights (Thailand) announce the birth of their first grandchild, Judah Levi, on February 11.  He was born to their son, Levi, and his wife, Ashley.

Alexis Anzalone, daughter of Tony and Joy (Ecuador), is to be married to Jonathan Taylor on January 1, 2009, in Altamonte Springs, Florida.

Tony and Joy Anzalone (Ecuador) announce the marriage of their daughter, Ashley, to Shane Coston on June 27 at Southside Baptist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Jon & Ruth Bergen (Scotland) announce that their son, Talon, was married to Emilie Skjerlie in the Boston area on July 11.

Will & Dorothy Rogers (Canada) announce that their son, Nathan, was married to Lindsay on August 16.

Megan, daughter of Larry and Marty Stringfield (Kenya), married Rodney Brown in Bruswick, Georgia, on June 7.  Brother Stringfield assisted in the wedding.

Ed and Debbie Vernoy (Venezuela) announce the marriage of their son, Jared, to Meredith.  Brother Vernoy performed the ceremony.

Rachel Abrman, daughter of Peter and Zorka (Slovakia) graduated May 10 from Boston Baptist College.

Tony and Joy Anzalone (Ecuador) announce the graduation of their daughter, Ashley, from Baptist Bible College, Springfield, Missouri, in May.

Charles and Elda Coleman (Pakistan) on their 60th wedding anniversary.  They will be celebrating on August 9 from 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. at 4536 South Jackson, Springfield, Missouri.  All are invited to attend.

Russ and Sylvia Daniels (Uganda) announce the high school graduation of their children, Elisabeth Ann and David Andrew, on May 31.

Ron and Christine Enoch (Kenya) announce the high school graduation of their son, Matthew from the Rift Valley Academy in Kenya on July 12.

Jean-Louis Van Meris (France) was sworn in as an American citizen on August 29 in Pensacola, Florida.

Cindy Quinlan, daughter of Larry and Nancy (Indonesia), graduated  Summa Cum Laude from Pensacola Christian College on May 7 with a BS in Music Education.  Cindy is the granddaughter of Howard and Eleanor Quinlan (Philippines).

Kenneth Quinlan, son of Larry and Nancy (Indonesia), graduated  from Landmark Christian School in Richmond, Virgnina, on May 30 with valedictorian honors.  Kenneth is the grandson of Howard and Eleanor Quinlan (Philippines).

Joel and Micah Reasoner, sons of Ron and Kathy (Russia), graduated May 15 from Heartland Baptist Bible College, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  Joel received his MA in Theology and Micah received his BA in Theology with a missions emphasis.

Richard and Valerie Smith (Mexico) announce several graduations in May:  Nathan from Cedarville University, Emily from high school, and Vickie from junior high.

James Kenneth Solomon, son of Joel and Wendy (Chile), graduated on June 30 from Santiago Christian Academy.  He will be coming to the states to attend BBC for at least a year.

Tim and Alison Stephens (Cambodia) announce the high school graduation of their children, Audrey Jayne and Samuel Edgar.

Steve and Marilyn Trask (Brazil) announce the graduations of two daughters from college:  Julie from Nursing/Cox Medical College with a Certificate of Excellence and Lisa from Ozarks Technical Community College with an Associate of Arts, Summa Cum Laude.  She has also passed her state nurse exam.