Gerry and Marla Schroeder

Q1: Gerry & Marla Schroeder

Q2: Marla Brautigam

Q3: Moscow, RU - in Dallas, TX right now on extended home assignment

Q4: Music Consultant to Russian-speaking musicians

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Q6: Bryan - Sr at John Brown University
Erin - Sr at Liberty
Brandon - Jr at Plano Sr Hi

Q7: 'Sunday School is the hub! See.'

Q8: Marsh Lane Baptist Church (Dallas) 1980 - 1989
Video/Audio Post Production (Dallas) 1989 - 1996
Bent Tree Bible Fellowship (Dallas) 1996 - 2002
Music Consultant (Moscow, RU) 2002 - current

The video at this link gives a sample of what we are doing now:

http://web.me.com/russianjourney/Russian_Journey/Photos_%26_Videos/Pages/Andre_sings_at_BTBF.html

Other general info & pics: RussianJourney.net

Q9: About 20 years ago, Marla was diagnosed with a hereditary kidney disease. Over time, the kidneys gradually lose the ability to function. During her annual checkup by her kidney specialist last year, he informed us that it was time to pursue a kidney transplant and/or begin preparations for dialysis. This year has been one of challenges, disappointments, and praise. We have had many times when we had to truly rely on God and the hope we have in him.

Through a series of God-events, a donor volunteered to give one of her kidneys! (You can read the details at RussianJourney.net/Transplant blog) Marla received her new kidney a few weeks ago on Aug 13. She (and the donor) are doing fine. She continues to rebuild her stamina.

An initial side-effect of the anti-rejection drugs is a suppressed immune system. Because of this, she will not be able to travel to the reunion. Bummer.

But praise God - she has a new kidney!


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Constance Taylor Pearson

Q1: Constance Pearson

Q2: Constance Taylor (Connie)

Q3: Richmond, Virginia

Q4: Receptionist at Grove Avenue Christian School

Q5: Tim Pearson (parents are Lois and Joel Pearson)

Q6: Camberly:30 years old; grad of Palm Beach Atlantic University
Mike: 26 years old; grad of PAVE program at JSarge Community College

Q7: Memory:How he mentored me and others when we worked under him when he was Dean of Student Affairs.

Also remember working in the youth department when we had our 10 students to check on each week.

Quote: Love the unlovely. It is easy to love the beautiful/handsome young person.

Q8: Thankful that he saw I had leadership potential and asked me to first be an RA the first year of LBC, Dorm Supervisor on Treasure Island, then Assistant Dean of Woman. Also to be in charge of women students that went to Berean Baptist Church in CA. That was a wonderful experience.

Q9: Having a husband with his own business is an adventure! God blessed us with enough money to put our children through private schools. I was able to stay at home with my children while they were young. My children were very easy to raise. My son has PDD, a development disability and is dyslexic in math. As an adult young man I find my stressors! He eloped a year ago and now is getting a divorce. Also in February of last year, I thought I was having appendix issues. After surgery found I have a rare cancer called Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP or "jelly belly") I am supposed to have surgery at some point which is a warm chemo bath of the stomach area. However, my insurance has denied the surgery twice because it is "experimental". There are few places that do this treatment. However, as of last week, my tumor markers are normal and there was nothing seen on the scan. I do not know if I am totally healed or some of the nutritional things I am doing is getting rid of the cancer. I go back for a new scan/blood work in 6 months if I do not have any symptoms.

Q10: I was very happy to be well enough to even attend the reunion. I am thankful for Jerry's vision to start LBC and learning first hand how to treat people...Everyone is important in God's sight. I am also blessed to have met people that have become lifelong friends.
I am thankful for the education I received at Bob Jones University also!


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Jean Winch

Q1: Jean Winch

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Q3: Arizona

Q4: Business IT Specialist

Q5: Single

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Q7: Everything rises and falls on leadership! Sadly, I remember him most often saying to me "you're late!".

Q8: I will always remember Gordon's love for the Lord, his passion for young people, and his love for each of us. He made a profound impact on my life and I'll forever be grateful.

Q9: Still learning every day.


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Pat Bellosa

Q1: Pat Bellosa

Q2: Pat McDaniel

Q3: Carrollton, TX (Dallas)

Q4: On Staff at Fellowship Church, Grapevine, TX

Q5: Dave Bellosa (will be 33 Years December 18)

Q6: Daughter, Jennifer Sherman, son, Trenton (9)
Daughter, Heather, married to Robie Harrison with son, Bryce (11) and daughter, Allyson (5)

Q7: Leadership is inspiring others to brillant effort!
Everything rises and falls on leadership!

Q8: There are many things that Gordon taught that I know have affected the people we are and the ministries we have been involved in over the years. The things we learned from Gordon were vision, leadership, endurance, excellence, work ethic, details and a passion for ministry and serving.

Q9: Gordon shared a vision of reaching the world for Christ and a passion for ministry in 1972 that transformed our lives forever. That vision has never left us. We caught that vision hanging out with Gordon at Treasure Island, Scare Mare, Trips to Pittsburg for high school assemblies, and I Love America Rallies to name a few. The last 37 years of our lives have been so awesome. We are so excited everyday to have been so blessed in ministry and to have all the many opportunities for service we have been a part of. It has been a GREAT JOURNEY!

Q10: We are so excited to be a part of this YA REUNION and catch up with everyone. We hope no one will miss out on this great experience.


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John Freel

Q1: John Freel

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Q3: Milan, Tennessee

Q4: Senior Pastor

Q5: Anne

Q6: Nathanael

Emily
Zachary

Q7: I first met Gordon in the fall of 1973 when as a college freshman I was involved in the college and career sunday school class at TRBC. Gordon challenged us to go on the road to sing and share Christ. I recall traveling to do public school assemblies in the inner city of Pittsburg. These were not the easiest places to play. The story goes that in one school some weeks before the US Army Rock Band had been "booed" off the stage yet there we were in our nylon windbreakers singing our hearts out for Jesus....and the students loved it. What a ride! We found ourselves in some very interesting places and saw God save and touch a lot of young people. Scaremare brought more incredible memories and I am grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of the Chorale and Youth Aflame singers that Gordon led. I remember him teaching us about youth ministry, dating, following the Lord, perseverance, and other pertinent topics. I remember him fulfilling a promise to his family of building them a swimming pool. What I still remember most as far as quotes was that "Everything rises and falls on leadership". I think it is burned into my ministry DNA.

Q8: Gordon was always just "rock steady" as an example of a leader. He not only inspired us but he lived what he taught. Its been said that things are caught as well as taught and I believe his example of excellence, commitment to the Lord, and vision to see young people saved and taught to follow Jesus was picked up by many of us. When I was in my first youth pastorate Gordon came to Canada to speak at a banquet for my young people. He observed my ministry and then like a father took time to give valuable wisdom and insight so I could improve. It was life-giving.

Q9: Two adventures with God that have probably had the most effect on me are first being involved in a global move of God centered at a church in Toronto. I saw the Holy Spirit do so many things and change thousands of people including me. I had an opportunity to be sent out by the church as an itinerant pastor. I spoke at conferences or church meetings internationally and also hosted an international television program. In the last 16 months I've seen God heal a number of people. He has changed me. The other thing that has brought personal transformation has been going through some difficult challenges in the past several years in church ministry and life settings.

Q10: When I think of how we were able to sit under the leadership of Dr. Jerry Falwell and Gordon Luff along with many other capable leaders and how we were challenged by their example, instruction, vision, and their genuine love for us....and when I think of how we were led to Liberty in those days from all over the country and some from outside the country...well...I just feel rich.


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