Mission Printing, Inc.
address
2707 Medlin Dr.
Arlington, TX 76105

missionprinting@gmail.com
www.missionprinting.us

Board of Directors
Tom Garner, President
Jack Brady, Vice–President
Doug Jarvis, Secretary
Roy Thomas, Treasurer
Tom Sarratt, Jr.
Richard Renfro

Director
Vendall W. Dollarhide
home 817-656-0830
cell 817-504-1834
dollarhidefamily@juno.com

Office Administrators
Mary Carroll
newsletter, email,
department communication,
volunteer supervisor, etc.

Jessie Lee Caskey
mail, supporter
communication, supplies,
promotion, etc.

Alice Walker
bookkeeping, call center,
proofing, etc.

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VOLUNTEERS ARE
WELCOMED!
Monday–Thursday
7:00 AM–2:00PM

Postal Changes Bring
Dramatic Cost Increases To Mission Printing

As you might be aware on May 14, the U.S. postal service will be raising its rates on domestic mail. You might not be aware that it is also making major and far reaching changes that will impact mail service across the globe and therefore to our ministry. Mission printing currently, and for the past many years, has been shipping its material to areas throughout the world by surface mail. No matter the destination, the USPS had one shipping rate ($1 per lb.) for international surface mail. That is drastically changing. All international mail will not be by air transportation. Also, there will no longer be a flat rate based on weight. Countries will have rate categories assigned to them. These new rates will be anywhere from $1.60 to $3.75 per lb. This will cause Mission Printing to experience an annual postage increase of approximately 168%! In order to get a better representation of what these changes mean to our work, consider the following comparison. The figures in the box below would arise if we took the low end of the new rates ($1.60) and the average of the new rates ($2.68) and apply them to our shipments in 2005 and 2006. 2005 shipments: 74,802 lbs. present rate cost @ $1.00: $74,892 new rate cost @ $1.60: $119,827.20 new rate cost @ $2.68: $200,710.56 2006 shipments: 67,972 lbs. present rate cost @ $1.00: $67,972 new rate cost @ $1.60: $108,755.20 new rate cost @ $2.68: $182,164.96. THAT IS AN AVERAGE ANNUAL INCREASE OF $120,000!

As you can see, our shipping expense is going to increase dramatically. We are currently consulting with W.B.S. and other church sponsored ministries throughout the brotherhood in order to find possible solutions to lower our expense. The work of bringing the gospel to lost souls across the globe just got a little tougher. We need everyone's support and prayers that Mission Printing will continue to be a powerful force and tool for the kingdom of God and that Satan will not be able to use this obstacle to his advantage! It is the intent of Mission Printing that the gospel in its purity, power, and perfection will continue to be spread into all the world, from from any false theories or doctrines. The future holds many uncertainties, but we plan to pursue this work as long as our support continues and the Lord provides a way. After all, the Lord left His church in the world that we may see that it goes to “the uttermost part of the earth.” We will not waver in our dedication to Christ and the lost souls for which He died! Jesus exclaims in John 4:35, “Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest!” Christ also states, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest” (Matthew 9:37–38). Mission Printing's family is comprised of these laborers and we need your help in the harvest fields today and the days to come! Vendall W. Dollarhide

Brother Renfro has been married to his wonderful wife, Carolyn, for over forty years. They enjoy their two beautiful daughters and their families. Bro. Renfro has been playing senior softball throughout the country since retiring. Richard is one of three elders who shepherd the flock at Belt Line Road Church of Christ. He and Carolyn have been members of the Belt Line congregation for the past 50 years and are two of the original members. Belt Line has been very active in participating with the work at Mission Printing since its inception.

Richard retired after 35 years of traveling the world for Vought Aircraft. That experience helped him to do extensive traveling for the church to foreign mission fields. He has made visits to missionaries in Canada, Russia, Honduras, Bitragunta India, Chennai India, Kangayam India, France, England, Wales, and Tasmania Australia. The visits are helpful to see that Mission Printing's material and financial support is being properly utilized. The trips definitely encourage those with whom you visit. Richard funds his mission trips out of his own resources. Members of the Lord's body donate their "frequent flyer" miles to help him defer his cost for these trips. He plans to make some trips in the near future to see that all our efforts of spreading God's word are being well served throughout the world.  

Brother Renfro states, “I feel privileged to be one of the board members of Mission Printing and pray that I will be an asset in any way I can.” He also exclaims, “Let's do our part” to fulfill Matthew 28:18–20.

Ghana, West Africa

I write this letter with great joy and enthusiasm because of Mission Printing and the material that you shared with me. I was part of a group of thieves before Mission Printing reached out to my soul. Because of your ministry, I was introduced to the gospel. I now find myself among the saved, and it started with Mission Printing.

Hyderabad,
Andhra Pradesh, India

Mission Printing has sent our congregation many scriptural books and Bibles. We immediately began to distribute the material. Many people have responded and they are asking questions that we are attempting to answer according to God's will. One such question involves the ultimate plan of salvation.

I personally appreciate your work in the kingdom. In today's world, your printed material is essential to reach the people. We will pray for Mission Printing and for your continued strength.

Johannesburg, South Africa
Ennerdale Church of Christ
Philip King

I sincerely want to thank the staff, the volunteers, and everyone that supports Mission Printing. Thousands of people, including the churches of Christ in South Africa, have enjoyed and benefited from this material.

We are sincerely grateful for your partnership in the Lord's work here in Johannesburg. You are truly a great inspiration to our congregation! Thank you for loving us unconditionally and for supporting our work in the fields. Mission Printing's efforts are not in vain and you are highly appreciated.

Kathmandu, Nepal

Thank you very much for all the books that you sent for our work. Mission Printing is very important to our ministry in Nepal!

Igarra, Edo State, Nigeria
Jacob Stephan

We thank God for the work that Mission Printing is doing in the harvest fields! I wanted to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for the three bags of books that you sent. The material has been vital in our work in the prisons and in the evangelism of Nigeria.

May the good Lord continue to bless Mission Printing for the assistance which you provide believers in order that they may grow and reach out to the lost.

Tulsa, OK
South Brooks Church of Christ
Marcheta Felts

Through one of our Bible class members, Mary Sarratt, we received 25 copies of the excellent study “The Overcomers” by Milo Hadwin to help us as we study Revelation. This is an outstanding resource and we look forward to the next three months study. Thank you so much!

“I thank our Father for ministries like Mission Printing.”

Baguio City, Philippines
Midtown Church of Christ of Christ
Jonathan “JoJo” Ramos

I thank our Father for ministries like Mission Printing. You are constantly spreading the truthfulness of the gospel of Christ in all the nations and equipping the saints with the pure teachings of the New Testament.

We are asking you to help us by sending more printed material that can help us enrich our understanding and knowledge of God. We also are in need of material that will help us preach the truthfulness of the gospel of Christ to our friends and loved ones.

In our mountainous province, where the workers are very few due to the terrain, it is advantageous to distribute printed material to the people. We let God's word pierce their hearts and nourish their souls.

We have used your material that gathered from other congregations and from our congregation's bookshelves. I have personally learned a great deal and have matured in part of the efforts of Mission Printing. I thank God for that.

Brother Ron Pottberg, WBS, mentioned your name to me when he visited our Bible study center and saw our Mission Printing display. We give the material to those searching for the truth, visitors, and anyone that asks.

Thank you for hearing our plea and answering it.

Paniqui, Tarlac, Philippines
Central Luzon School of Preaching
Jovencio A. Gundayao

We are praying to our father in heaven that you are seeing much fruit from the great work that you are carrying out in the harvest fields.

I am working as an evangelist with the Tarlac Church of Christ and also helping several congregations in the northern area of Luzon. I am also working the preaching school which is self supporting.

We saw three of our students graduate in March from the two year program. After graduation, the young men began two months of field work in northern Luzon. The congregations do not have a preacher or the funds to support one, therefore, we will be helping them for the next couple of months. The fieldwork consists of gospel meetings, leadership seminars, house–to–house visits, distribution of tracts, and enrollment of students for WBS courses.

In connection with these activities, we request Mission Printing's assistance. WE need and can use any material which you are able to send. Any material that Mission Printing sends will be greatly appreciated.

We are aware of the crucial role of printed material in the proclamation of the gospel!

Lankalakoderu,
Andhra Pradesh, India

We are praying continuously for Mission Printing and all of its workers and supporters.

New Karu,
Nassarawa State, Nigeria

We greet Mission Printing in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Thank you for all your effort towards the continuous spreading of the gospel of Christ to all corners of the earth by all means accessible to you!

Limpopo Province, South Africa
Emmanuel Netshivhambe

We received all of the material from Mission Printing today. Thank you very much. We will begin to distribute all of the material to the ten preachers that we have around former Venda.

Kalomo, Zambia
Midways Church of Christ

I appeal to Mission Printing for help in the task of ministering the gospel to the nation of Zambia. I have enjoyed your books that I have come across; therefore, I decided to contact you and plead for your partnership in our work. Our potential is much greater with Mission Printing's help.

Chitimba, Ruwphi, Malawi

I thank your for hearing my requests. Your material truly helps me to spread the gospel to our country. Could you please send me more!

Central Habana, Cuba

Thank you very much for you willingness to help me grow spiritually. While working on my physical education degree, I realized the calling of the God in my life and the need to mature it. That is when I was blessed to discover Mission Printing.

Monrovia, Liberia

We wish to extend our appreciation and love to Mission Printing for the wonderful work that is being done to spread the gospel to every part of the world. We rejoice at our relationship with Mission Printing!

St. George's, Grenada

I am a member of the church in St. George's, Grenada. Some of our women are engaged in visiting the hospitals and hand out many of Mission Printing's books. We are in desperate need of more!

“Thank you very much for your willingness to help me grow spiritually.”

Lubbock, TX
David & Maxine ?Fultz

We appreciate the great work you all do. May God continue to bless you in it.

Memorials

Ballard, Jerry

Bradshaw, Curtis & Wilma

Bates, Sandra Jean

Drake, Calvin & June

Bills, Evelyn Smithson

Cotham, Perry

Bradford, Chauncey

Coker, Norma

Brooks, Norma

Cathey, Emery & Ann Zene

Brown, Mary Helen

Bradshaw, Curtis & Wilma

Bryant, James

Roberson, Marcus

Burgos, Hector

Garner, Frances

Caskey, Flavil

Caskey, Louise

Caskey, Guy

Scott, David & Linda

West, Everett & Wanda

Coker, Ernest

Coker, Norma

Compton, Byron & Marie

Johnson, J.Y. & Jackie

Compton, Danny

Johnson, J.Y. & Jackie

Crutsinger, Joe

Durham, Ernest & Jean

Deaver, Roy

Cotham, Perry

Dixon, Mickey & Kathryn

Odom, Grace

Embrey, Tommy

Garner, Frances

Fawn, Cynthia

Chandler, Charles & Sue

Goff, Ruby

Arterburn, Alma

Carroll, Bruce & Mary

Green, Burton

Dixon, Mickey & Kathryn

Odom, Grace

Henslee, Gene

Chandler, Charles & Sue

Memorials & Honors
February 16, to April 12, 2007

Holmes, Darold

Ballew, Roy, Evelyn & Robert

Coleman, Don & Frances

Gray, Mary Archie

Horn, Don

Horn, Loyce

Hutsell, Esmer

Berry, Michael

Farquhar, Jean

Friends @ Handley church of Christ

Hamel, Russell & Janelle, Little Russell

Matthews, Mr. & Mrs. Carrol

Westfall, Steve & Pam

Westfall, Steven & Angela

Ingram, Laura

Tarver, Cleo & Judy

Johnson, Terry

Johnson, J.Y. & Jackie

Johnson, Tom & Gladys

Johnson, J.Y. & Jackie

Jones, Billy

Tarver, Cleo & Judy

Kimmel, Bill

Friends @ Highland Church of Christ

Coleman, Don & Frances

King, Clyde

Johnson, J.Y. & Jackie

Kurkendall, Maurine

Cotham, Perry

Lawrence, Louise

Hartin, Hubert & Walterrene

Nelson, Agnes

McCalip, Al

Hobby, David & Karen

McLeroy, Lorene

McClain, Gary

Cannefax, Ron & Helen

McCubbin, Orville

Thornton, Charles & Norma

Mills, Lamar

Braziel, Sherry

Dry, Johnnie

Pressley, Loy & Kaye

Snyder, John & Frances

Pace, Eugene

Garner, Frances

Parson, Wayne & Dorthy

Coleman, Don & Frances

Pearcy, Loraine

Shour, Carol

Pearcy, Odeal

Conyers, Thomas & Betty

Dawdy, Dot

Shour, Carol

Peterson, Cackie

Garner, Tom & Ouida

Rhea, Charles

Farquhar, Jean

Robbins, Ron

Garner, Frances

Satterfield, La Rue

Knick, Curtis & Mac

Sauls, MildredHartin, R.W.

Friends @ Handley church of Christ

Scott, John

Caskey, Jessie Lee

Coker, Norma

Dawdy, Dot

Fry, Robert & Dorothy

Scott, David & Linda

Hobby, David & Karen

Seymour, Ernest

Busby, Mary

Smith, Grace Tutor

McNeil, Dick &s Barbara

Springer, Kenneth

Fultz, David & Maxine

Springer, W.R.

Fultz, David & Maxine

Stokum, Mrs.

Paul, Grady, & Ruth

Turner, Lorene

Paul, Grady, & Ruth

Walker, Gordon

Cruse, Rober & Shirlee

Walker, Jimmy

Caskey, Jessie Lee

Garner, Tom & Ouida

Webb, Dean & Joy

Walker, Ryan

Caskey, Jessie Lee

Garner, Tom & Ouida

Henson, Harold & Sybil

Warner, Ima Jo

Caskey, Louise

Williams, Bobbie

Alonzo, Debra

Armstrong, Melvin & Evelyn

Ashworth, Ilene

Barnes, Gladys

Beverly, Billie

Beverly, Letitia

Brown, Estelle

Brown, Marvin & Linda

Easter, Jane

Gleghorn, Vera

Haddock, Jean

Hicks, Mark & Melissa (Beverly)

Jefferson, Betty

LaFerney, Jack & Frances

Melton, Max & Juanita

Meyer, Donna

Pond, Nancy

Price, Roberta

Prude, A.C. & Carolyn

Renfro, Richard & Carolyn

Ross, JC & Dessie

Scott, Mary

Selby, Stan & Doris

Shipp, Evelyn

Stull, Virginia

Swinney, Carol

Taylor, Robert & Cathy

Twentieth Century Book Review Club

Vaughn, Keith & Cindy

Wade, Myrtle

Weise, Nikki

Wise, Mary

Zaun, Marinell

Yeldell, Pearl

Harris, Joyce

Holveck, Morris & Jean

Thornton, Charles & Norma

Young, Gracie

Cotham, Perry

Zandi. Cynthia Fawn

Garner, Frances

Honors

Jesse Lee Caskey

West, Everett & Wanda

Bill & Mattie Kimmel

Friends @ Highland church of Christ

Anniversary Honors

Guy & Wyvonne Robinson (60^th)

The Dollarhide Family

Birthday Honors

Judy Branham (19^th)

Vendall, Elizabeth, Caleb, Tyler, Courtney

Texana Burton

Lewellyn, Jess & Ann

Elizabeth Dollarhide

Vendall, Caleb, Tyler, Courtney

Rusty Russwurm

All the Russwurm Family

Memorials & Honors
February 16, 2007 to
April 12, 2007

PLEASE NOTE!

If you are not on our regular mailing list and you make a memorial donation, you will receive the issue of the newsletter in which your memorial appears. If you wish to continue receiving the newsletter, please let Mission Printing know by contacting Mary Carroll. If we do not hear from you, your name will be removed from the mailing list. We are sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause. We are attempting to remove any expense that is not needed. Thank you for your support and prayers.