Two Months from Belgium

CTS - Class of 2005

Hello Partners!
Continental Theological Seminary in Brussels, Belgium, held Commencement ceremonies on May 28th. Although I wasn't able to be there, my colleagues have reported that it was an exciting day as 33 graduates from 18 nations graduated with either a BA or MA degree in Applied Theology. Above is a photo of CTS Class of 2005, who will literally "go into all the world to preach the Gospel." Please keep these students in your prayers

I'm only a few short weeks away from returning to the campus of Continental Theological Seminary. Goal Date = AUGUST 16th. I'm anxious to get back and continue the ministry of training international students for full-time ministry. Please pray that God will abundantly supply the finances needed for me to return. I'm currently at 74% of my pledge budget. In May, I prayed that God would provide $25 each day to meet my budget. To date, this amount has come in! Praise God! Classes begin at CTS at the end of September, so my August arrival will allow me to be there just in time!

Thank you for your continued prayers for me and for CTS. Summer activities at the seminary include: Master of Arts courses, a church conference, the Europe Students for Christ conference in August, Northern Europe missionary retreat, and much preparation for the new school year. We are excited about the arrival of two mission work teams from the US in September (from Georgia and New Jersey), who will be helping us with painting, construction, and plumbing needs on our campus. We are always open to mission teams joining us. If you would how to get involved, contact me.

Another prayer need is for laborers and finances for CTS. We need help! Here's a brief list of needs. If you are interested in finding out how you or someone you know can get involved, send me an e-mail for more information.

• Missionary Faculty
• Dorm Parents
• Maintenance & Grounds Work
• Financial & Secretarial Workers
• Fundraising & Promotional Assistance
• Teams to come and help with…
  • Clock Tower Repair / Roof Work
  • Remodeling & Painting
  • Plumbing & Electrical Needs
• Tax-Deductible Financial Needs...
  • Funds for furniture & remodeling of boys dormitory & student apartments
  • Support the ministry of CTS on a monthly or annual basis
  • Support a student by providing scholarship funds

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMITMENT TO PRAY FOR ME AND CTS.
WE ARE PARTNERS TOGETHER IN REACHING THE WORLD FOR CHRIST!

In His Service,

Shannon L. Buckner, Missionary to Europe
Training International Students for Ministry at
Continental Theological Seminary
Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Belgium