This month's country to pray for: The Republic of Vanuatu. Vanuatu is an island nation composed of 32 islands in the southwest Pacific--south of the Solomon Islands and west of Australia.

This month’s missions focus is Larry and Kathleen Leach. They are still serving at Brandon Baptist Church and have met over 120 neighbors while walking the neighborhood during COVID lockdown.

Global Gates (West Coast, US) – Tim Fortescue has focused the last six months on re-engaging in ministry after his sabbatical. He has also been working closely with the pastor of the local Afghan church.

Project Peace East Bay: Saturday, August 28, 9-12 Noon

This Saturday, August 28 is your next opportunity for IN-Person Project Peace East Bay Day of Service.

We will celebrate our 60th anniversary online on October 17. Our theme, "Relaying Faith and Facing Challenges." Thanks to the Lord, the Gospel Center Spring Class had more than 500 signed up for 60 classes, more than 11,000 student-class attendance log ins.

We highlight this month: Vietnam. Geographically, it's a long, narrow country covering the entire eastern and southern coastline of Indochina. Decades of war followed by years of Marxist economics, left the economy in shambles.