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12/5/08 It was great how you presented the program and had the children to become involved. - Carol M. I know the Lord used you to touch hearts! - Lindsay M.; You connected well with the kids! - Nikki S.; Wow! - Lauren F. all from Faith Christian Academy in Wausau WI

12/3/08 Thanks for coming and sharing. - Fred O. You’re awesome at spreading the news of God around. - Katie K. both from Victory Christian High School in Neosho WI

11/19/08 The message was clear and easy to understand. - Linda G. Chesterfield Bible Church in Chesterfield IL

11/19/08 It was very interesting! - Sarah B. This was fascinating. - Chris C. Very helpful in opening eyes to the mission field. - Pastor Brent Van Sickle; all from Mississippi Valley Christian School in Alton IL

11/16/08 A wonderful ministry and fun way to introduce missions work. - Pete and Lala D. It is a wonderful and very interesting lecture and demonstration of the love of God. - Both from Redeemer’s Grace Church in Chicago IL

11/12/08 Awesome – Awesome. - Michele L. What an AWESOME way to give out the message as a missionary. - Lisa M.; Both from Trinity Church in Watseka IL

10/30/08 It was a wonderful program that touches the lives of our kids. It was a wonderful program that touches the lives of our kids. Very interesting! My students were giving you all their eyes. It was very good and God honoring. What a wonderful chapel. Thank you for ministering to our students. You’re a blessing. - All from Heritage Christian Elementary in Brookfield WI

10/27/08 Your presentation was awesome. - Mrs. Y. Kindergarten Teacher; Thank you for sharing with us in the First Grade. - Ms. O.; Our first grade class loved it! - Mrs. Y.; You did a wonderful job. We really enjoyed it! - Miss D. Second Grade Teacher; Your program is quite impressive! I’m sure it will stay with our students. - Mrs. V. all from East Moline Christian School, East Moline IL

10/22/08 Great job! The kids definitely loved the puppets. Great illustration with the video. - Youth Pastor Ben Hurt from Calvary Baptist Church in South Bend IN

10/22/08 You used wonderful methods with which to tell the children about Panama and mission work. Thanks for your ministry. - Sally H.
Great presentation. Thank you for sharing with us. God bless you. - Mary K. from Calhoun Christian School in Battle Creek MI

10/4/08 Wonderful presentation. God bless your ministry. - Ora D. from Beloit Road Baptist Church in Milwaukee WI

10/4/08 Your presentation was amazing! - Hannah S. from Emmaus Bible Church in West Bend WI

10/4/08 I enjoyed how you presented the idea of missions. - Amanda K. from Calvary Bible Church in West Allis WI

10/4/08 Very nice. I loved the challenge for kids to be missionaries or to do missions! - East Troy Bible Church in East Troy WI

10/4/08 Great! - Lois M. and Fawn D. from Lake City Baptist Church in Waukegan IL

10/4/08 Very Good! Thank you. - Chris M. from Southside Alliance Church in Sheboygan WI

10/4/08 Tremendous presentation. You help children to really think about missions. - Tim Thomas, Awana Missionary for Wisconsin

10/1/08 Thanks Ed. Your presentation was right on the mark. - Dennis J. As usual. It was great! I liked your jokes. - Ruth S. from Grace Bible Church in Adell WI

10/1/08 The puppet show was awesome and the different voices were divine. The kids had a ball! Thanks. - K.L. Bay City Baptist Church in Green Bay WI

5/18/08 Thanks for your very inspiring message. Andrew J. I thought that it was a great way to get the message of missions across. Calvin Z. - College Church in Wheaton IL

5/14/08 We enjoyed your program so much. It was really a blessing. Liz G., Very Good. Marla M., A real blessing! Irene L. - Argenta Baptist Church (S.B.C), Argenta IL

5/5/08 Thank you Ed for engaging such a large audience. Great presentation. It’s a reminder of the call of missions in all our lives. - Principal of the Aurora Christian School, Aurora IL

4/30/08 Great puppet show and very interesting info on Panama. Jamie and Elijah K. I liked the balance you had between fun and spirituality. Great message for all. - Harvest Time Bible Church, Rock Falls IL

4/27/08 I’m always encouraged to meet other people who are excited to win souls. Kara K. I hope our kids realize what a treat it is to hear you. Sharon K. It was fun to watch the kids faces light up as they watched and listened. Rene O. Very cute for the old and young. The message is simple but effective. Ashley O. - Lighthouse Community Church of the Nazarene, Lansing IL

4/25/08 Great job Ed - Principal Mick Welding, Sterling Christian School, Galt IL

4/23/08 Wonderful, very involving! Kristina C. - Northside Baptist Church, Elkhart IN

4/20/08 Very interesting, easy for children to understand…inviting. Deb T. You are a real inspiration to us as teachers. Tom T. It’s a great thing to see our youthbegin to understand missions. Your presentation reached out on their level and I could tell from their actions it connects. Greg S. - Community Baptist Church, Montoursville PA

4/16/08 The kids loved the puppets, the animals, and dressing up! Thank you for igniting a desire in their hearts to be a missionary! Kay C. Very entertaining but also very real and true! Your desire to share Christ was very warm and heart felt. Thanks for planting seeds with our youth. Melissa C. I appreciate all your effort, and especially your love for children. Phil B. You had fun, but still had a great challenge at the same time. Dan P. - Community Bible church Warsaw IN

4/16/08 Thank you for your inspiring and engaging presentation. You spoke in such a compelling way. We praise God for using you to bring others to Christ, and now teaching others to “go and make disciples!” Sharolyn S. from Trinity Lutheran School, Roselle IL

4/13/08 Great job. The kids got involved in the puppet show and the presentation. Kristine F. Many of our children have no idea of what others do not have and the hardships they face. Karen C. The kids were extremely interested. Awesome presentation! Jim P. - Calvary Community Church, Schaumburg IL

4/9/08 Great job showing the kids about Panama. We loved the puppets. Randy M.

4-6/4/08 Great Job. Kevin and Jill B. We appreciate the dedication of your ministry. Chad and Erin K. - Bourbon Bible Church, Bourbon IN

4/2/08 Thank you for the message!! Entertaining and informational. Excellent. Hester Very kid friendly and impactful program! Molly M. Blessings to you and for your ministry. Michael M . Both presentations were very informative and I know God planted many seeds thru your ministry! Julie B. - Coulee Region Christian School, West Salem WI

4/2/08 Thank you for sharing your special message with our kids. We are blessed by your ministry. Roberta and Jim D.Shullsburg - Community EV Free Church, Shullsburg WI

3/28/08 Thank you for your enthusiasm and heart for missions. Jim I really enjoyed the program. Your passion to teach the Gospel to children is refreshing and an encouragement
to all. Vickie B. - Oakhill Christian School, Janesville WI

3/26/08 You did a wonderful job introducing missionary work through the use of puppets. The costumes and all the objects are so colorful and real that everyone will be able to remember what you have shown and told us. The hands-on and visual experience is a great way to present your message. Thank you! Marilyn J. - Covey Hill Baptist Church, Paw Paw MI

3/19/08 Pastor Ed had the children on the edge of their seats as he talked about his ministry through puppets, and other interesting visuals. I especially appreciated the manner in which he encouraged the children to consider being missionaries. It was such a blessing. Principal Karen Bauder - Immanuel Lutheran School, Palatine IL

3/13/08 Thanks for sharing. It was so good! I’ve worked as Puppet Director in our church for many years, so I know what a special gift you have. Teachers from Rockford Christian School, Rockford IL

3/12/08 Wow!! Very exciting program. Love the visuals. Mrs. S. Very exciting and informative. The kids and staff were captivated. Mrs. G. I as a teacher enjoyed the puppet program. Mrs. G - Heritage Christian School, Eldridge IA

3/9/08 One of our younger children giggled and laughed and was so enthralled which so touched my heart because she’s usually unresponsive. Thanks for opening the kid’s eyes to the world! Kim Y. Village Church of Bartlett IL

3/9/08 Thank you once again for representing New Tribes. I think it’s always great to see you guys in your element… doing what you love and telling others about it. Scott K. - Glen Ellyn Bible Church, Glen Ellyn IL

3/5/08 Very clear for the children. I felt that they got your message. Great use of visuals. Your program was fun. Various people from Gibson City Bible Church, Gibson City IL

3/5/08 Your program is very interesting, informative and fun. You have a gift with children! Felicia O. Very entertaining and gets the point across. Phillip L. I know how hard it is to do two puppets at once. The kids listened well! Mrs. L. from the El Vista Baptist Academy, Peoria IL

3/2/08 This was such a wonderful blessing and a kid-friendly way to teach our kids. Kathy L., I enjoyed the puppet show just as much as our kids… maybe more! Gina, Gospel Presbyterian church in Schaumburg loved your presentation. P. Shai

2/28/08 Your program is very “child-friendly while at the same time a challenge for the older ones. Aleta M. Thanks for the “real” mission program. Principal Aaron Yoder - Bourbon Christian School, Bourbon IN

2/27/08 Very good program…both junior high and elementary. Pastor Bob - Ottawa Center Chapel, Coopersville MI

2/21/08 This program kept the attention and interest of my sixth grade students. Great humor and story plot! Diana A. It takes a lot to keep the attention of fifth graders, but you sure did. Thank you for bringing your anointing to us. Rita S. from Grace Christian Academy, West Allis WI

2/21/08 We again thank you for giving a wonderful chapel message to our students. Principal David Swanson from St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran School, Lansing IL

2/20/08 Your presentation was very fun, informative and relevant. Jill K. That was very interesting! You do amazing work! - Jordan A. Thanks Ed. Our mission team is praying for future missionaries from our children and I pray this is one more step in that direction. Pastor Andy Sabalea from Hickory Creek Community Church, Frankfort IL

2/15/08 Very inspiring message. You are a blessing, knowing how to minister to children
on their level. This was the best chapel we have had all year. Westlake Christian Academy, Grayslake IL

2/13/08 I think you did a great job with the puppet show and the informational second part about Panama. You really got me thinking about how one person can make a difference by telling others about God. Kelly E. I appreciated how well you kept the interest of the children. Mitch
C. from the Community Church of Elkhorn WI

2/13/08 You have impacted our student’s lives for missions, thank you! Principal Mary Jane Thorne from Tri State Christian School, Galena IL

1/30/08 Thanks so much for the fantastic program. It’s so important to put the concept of missions and the need for all the additional workers and supporters before the students. Principal Debbie Flores Humboldt Community Christian School, Chicago IL

1/23/08 Thanks for the challenge for being willing to serve. Neat props and the use of puppets! Right up my kid’s alley. Tammi W. Thanks for the encouragement for our students. It makes them more aware of all the people in the world who don’t know Jesus. Nancy L. Calvary Baptist School, Holland MI

1/23/08 The demonstration was super informative. Great program not only for the children but very informative for us older ones. Honesty you were the best speaker I’ve ever heard. Keeping the boys attention is a real challenge and you met the challenge. Mrs. R., Mrs. C, Dennis M., J. W. and Amee from the Christian Fellowship Church, Hammond IN

1/20/08 As a younger children’s leader we often don’t get to participate in the programs directed towards the older children. It was nice. What a great way to show them God’s world. We hope and pray that a seed was planted here. Who knows what God can do with that? Various leaders from Bridgeton Baptist Church, Bridgeton IN

1/17/08 It was nice to have the kids learn about missions from a real missionary. Carey B. from Palos Bible Church, Palos Heights IL

1/16/08 Very good! Great for kids to know they can hear from God Jenny P. from Faith Tabernacle Christian School, Rockford IL

1/16/08 Your ministry makes being a missionary sound exciting! Lora S. Great invitation to be missionaries. Betty V. Thank you so much for your time and dedication. Lori D. The performance was excellent. The message was convicting. Johanna C. all from Ebenezer Evangelical Free Church, Milwaukee WI

1/4/08 Good job showing the jobs needed to support one missionary couple letting kids know they can be used used. Deanna G. from Kankakee Trinity Academy, Kankakee IL

1/4/08 Great presentation! You really showed the students that each and every one of us can be a missionary. Julie K. from Kankakee Trinity Academy, Kankakee IL

12/21/07 We enjoyed your program. Perhaps we will produce a missionary someday. Principal Steve M. from Southport Presbyterian Christian School, Indianapolis IN

12/14/07 What an excellent, interactive performance! We will certainly need the youth of today to commit to spreading the Word of God to the entire world! Thank you for the work you do and for the message you deliver. Principal Cindi S. DiDorio from Salem Christian School, Chicago

12/12/07 All the kids loved the presentation. Ryan B. from First Baptist Church, Lowell MI

12/5/07 The program was very well presented. The subject is sometimes difficult for children to understand but you did a superb job with this. Jane B. from Calvary Baptist Church, South Bend

12/04/07 Fabulous! Your presentation was extremely informative and fun for all the students. All the Students from Pre K to Grade 6 were interested and involved from start to finish. We especially enjoyed all of the clothing and animals you brought to share with us. Diane D.,
Di Anne B., and Mrs. Schulenburg from Alpine Academy, Rockford IL

11/30/07 This is the best chapel service that we have had! Your approach holds the attention of all age groups. Principal Connie Drumm from the Temple Christian School, Moline IL

11/28/07 Thank you for all the thought and effort that has gone into this presentation. I’ve never seen a missionary talk with so much passion! Thank you! Cornelia W. Walnut Grove Christian School, Carmel IN

11/28/07 I think the students enjoyed your program a lot. Mrs. Katy R. Trinity Christian School, Jamestown IN

11/28/07 The way that you presented the parts of the mission team was great! Your program is excellent and hands-on, which keeps the kids attentive. Veronica H. and Dana B. from the Taylorville Evangelical Free Church, Taylorville IL

11/27/07 It is good to be reminded by presentations like yours of the importance of making everyone aware of the role they can play in the great commission. Philip R. from Homewood Evangelical Free Church, Moline IL

11/21/07 Mr. Ed’s program was great. He had great visuals and hands on materials. He engaged the group with costumes. He presented the need for missions not wavering in Biblical truth. Teacher Mary Anna Belz from Cono Christian School, Cono IA

11/20/07 Great job. You are a great person! It was so good. I really liked what you did. Children from the First Baptist Church of McHenry IL

11/16/07 It was wonderful to have you share with us. The Awana Commander from the Chinese Christian Union Church, Highland Park IL

11/14/07 Thumbs up?, Awesome ?, Great ?, !Fantastico!, Fabulous! Great job! Various students and teachers from St. Paul Lutheran School, Melrose Park IL

11/14/07 Your program really kept the kid’s attention. Hopefully some of them will hear God’s call to career missions. Pat E. from Plymouth Evangelical Congregational Church, Oshkosh WI

11/5-11/07 Thanks for making learning so fun. The kids laughed so hard! The message was so informative. Robin and Laura K. from Grace Bible Church, Elmhurst IL

11/4/07 Thank you for investing in our children. It’s a very important ministry. Julie P. from Byron Center Bible Church, Byron Center MI

11/2/07 Great job! The students seemed to really enjoy it. Thank you for making me and the others laugh! Jen M. from LaMont Christian School, Coopersville MI

11/1/07 You helped the students understand how much work there is for Christians to do in the world. Teacher Maria Poppen from Providence Christian High School, Fremont MI. The following are what the High School students think about our program:

I enjoyed learning about all the different tribes of Panama as well as some history and traditions. Your presentation was very interesting and got me excited about what’s happening in other countries. Joanna

I learned many new things about cultures that I would know nothing about if he hadn’t come and told us about it. I would love it if he came back. Leah

He had humor thrown into his presentation so it was entertaining as well as informational. Nicole

Rev. Skowron is a great speaker. He has an amazing story and does a great job of presenting it. He’s funny and did a good job of relating to the students. Jon

Rev. Skowron told us about the different tribes, their culture, geography, dress, animals, and lifestyles. He was entertaining and kept the group involved in his presentation. Emily

I would want him to return because he was fun and I learned. - Trevor

I like that he was well prepared, and he had a lot of visuals that kept my attention. He is definitely passionate about what he does. Nicole

I have always thought it would be cool to be a missionary, and now I see how influential missionaries are. Susan

He spoke with confidence and in a way we could relate to. - Morgan

I like the fact that he knew what he was talking about. - Ashlyn

Rev. Skowron was an amazing speaker. His stories and words made a lot of sense to me. - Matt

Your talk was inspiring. I know the other students appreciated it as well. - Nicole

11/2/07 The message was powerful! Chad B. from LaMont Christian School, Coopersville MI

11/1/07 Thanks for sharing how you are doing God’s work. Thanks for encouraging boys and girls into the mission field. Principal Lara Kos from Southside Christian School, Holland MI

10/31/07 Your program drew the children in! Awesome! The Lord is with you ? Amy from Covenant Christian School, Aurora IL

10/31/07 Great props, great puppetry, great humor, great presentation Children’s Director Susie Nevenkirchen from Aurora Community Church, Aurora IL

10/26/07 Fun and educational! Linda M. from Kalamazoo Christian School, Kalamazoo MI

10/24/07 Thanks so much for the puppet show and program. It really keeps the children interested and their minds thinking about the possibility of missions work. Lakewood Christian School, Lake Odessa MI

10/24/07 Thanks for the great presentation. Judy and Dallas B. from McBain Baptist Church, McBain MI

10/23/07 Thank you for speaking to all of us. Thank you for sharing Jesus with us. Beautifully done! This is the best program that I’ve ever seen. The kids were hanging on your every word! Thanks for getting them to think outside of their everyday worlds! Funny! Nice! Jan B., Joan H., Julie M., Sandy G., Pat K., Ellen B., and Betsy D. Teachers from Moline Christian School, Moline MI

10/23/07 Challenging, entertaining, age appropriate, and spiritual. Thanks so much for coming to our school. Principal Glen Walstra from Moline Christian School, Moline MI

10/19/07 Thanks so much for coming to our chapel and ministry to our kids. It was really neat. Bob H. Warsaw Christian School, Warsaw IN

10/16/07 Thank you for the presentation especially about the many languages/tribes that have not been reached. Angel D. Faith Chapel Evangelical Free Church, Burlington WI

10/15/07 It was very clear. It was presented wonderfully. Awesome program! The kids loved it! Very informative. Terrific way to keep the kids attention. It really motivated them. Miss Devries, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Parks, and Julie H. from Howardsville Christian School, Howardsville MI

10/15/07 Everyone appreciated and enjoyed your presentations so much. Several have mentioned various things you said that challenged them. Steve W. from Howardsville Gospel Chapel, Howardsville MI

10/14/07 That was a great presentation! Even as an older kid I laughed. It was great! Autumn J.
When the monkey scared me I laughed. I loved it so much!!! Alex J. I loved how you let people come up and model. Marksen B. The presentation was very good. Carl and Deb W. Howardsville Gospel Chapel, Howardsville MI

10/14/07 Ed, I am a schoolteacher by trade and you did a great job of engaging the children. I enjoyed your presentation very much too! Ann C. Howardsville (MI) Gospel Chapel

10/12/07 Your program was absolutely excellent! Kim E. It’s a great message that our kids always need to hear and be open to. Julie B. Fantastic job. Sonnet S. Very creative way of getting your point across. Kristen M. from E.D.G.E. Home School support group, Lombard IL

10/11/07 Thank you for your challenging message. God has really given you a gift to speak the language of children. Ruthann J. from Beloit Road Baptist Church, West Allis WI

10/11/07 Thanks for your wonderful presentation. It was an encouragement. We would like to have you back. It was fun and your gifted from God. I really appreciate the challenge to the children. Ed, Pete, and Ora D. from Beloit Road Baptist Church, West Allis WI

10/10/07 Wonderful program. Thanks for planting the seed of mission into the hearts of children. I enjoyed your skit very much. Keep up the good work. Excellent job! Kids love to see things and to be involved! You really kept the kids interest. Great message on missions. The kids sure enjoyed it. Nancy N., Mark, Sally B.,Dale K. and Bonnie W. from the Evangelical Covenant Church of Belvidere IL

10/10/07 It was a great presentation for all ages. A good message about missions, the need to share the Gospel and a challenge to serve God as He leads. Pastor Scott from the Evangelical Covenant Church of Belvidere IL

10/9/07 Your message and presentation is excellent. Thank you for using your talent to serve the Lord. Principal Vernon Lee from Midwestern Christian Academy, Chicago IL

10/3/07 Your puppet show was great. Tammy N. from Wildwood Baptist Church, Moline IL

10/3/07 I thought you did an awesome job with everything. Valerie I. from Wildwood Baptist Church, Moline IL

9/30/07 I am awed at the needs in the world that you brought to light through your programs. You are serving the Lord in such a vital way by helping to equip the next generation of missionaries. - Lynn R. from Battleground Bible Church, West Lafayette IN

9/28/07 It’s a delight for our children to learn what a missionary is. - Teacher Roberta L.
This was an enlightening presentation to the kids and to me. - Teacher Linda R. This was a very interesting chapel for all our elementary children. - Teacher Kim B. You were a blessing. I enjoyed all of the visuals. - Teacher Tammy D. I appreciate the opportunity to present to our students the call to missions! - Teacher Bev W. You blessed my heart today. May God continue to bless your efforts as you plant seeds in the hearts of our precious children. - Teacher Tammy F. - all from Decatur Christian School, Decatur IL

9/12/07 I praise God for your desire to gear the program for the young children so that they can acquire knowledge of missions, and being missionaries at any age. - Melva R. Thank you for the wonderful program. It was cute, funny, informative, and we felt truly blessed. - Lucy K. What a great program. Everybody really enjoyed it. - Pat B. from New Life Christian Fellowship, Chicago IL

9/11/07 It was nifty! Interesting! It was the Bomb digity. Informative and interesting! You did an excellent job! It was better than last year! I was very interested in it. - 7 students from Calumet Baptist School, Griffith IN

9/4/07 What a wonderful program. - Principal Amy Redar from Redeemer Community Christian School, Elkhart IN

7/30/07 The children enjoyed your presentation. Thank you! - First Baptist Church, Kewanee IL

7/17/07 I really appreciated your ministry to me, and the people at the church were blessed with your preaching. - Pastor Dan Waters from Iron River Bible Church, Iron River MI

7/10/07 Thank you for giving of yourself and being a tool by which God used to change hearts and lives! - Brad Nelson from Lake Lundgren Bible Camp, Pembine WI

6/2/07 Our students were enthused and excited to see and hear what it means to be a missionary. - Principal Kenneth Parris from Medinah Christian School, Medinah IL

6/1/07 The children loved your presentation. Thank you for sharing your talents and passion. It’s so nice to have kids on the edge of their seats during chapel. - Teacher Elaine B. from St. Paul Lutheran School, Melrose Park IL

5/4/07 We are already hearing how much the students and staff enjoyed it. Marci from Lakeside Christian School, East Lansing MI

4/14/07 I received many excellent reports from staff and students alike concerning your presentations and the manner in which you communicated. I appreciate the way you challenge young people for missions. Pastor John Best from Charleston Bible Church and Christian Academy, Charleston IL

3/22/07 Thank you so much for coming up and talking to our kids about what it’s like being a missionary. They enjoyed it a lot as did the leaders! We will be having you back! Audrey P. from Lake Wisconsin Evangelical Free Church, Lodi WI

3/22/07 Thank you so much for sharing at chapel this morning. Osaukee Christian School, Saukville WI

3/20/07 The chapel program was interesting and fun as well as a great challenge regarding the need for missionaries and Bible translators. We would love to have Ed here again! Principal Larry Wihite from Blackhawk Christian School, Fort Wayne IN

2/28/07 Thank you for blessing us today with your ministry. We greatly appreciate it! From the Great River Christian School, Burlington IA

2/21/07 Thank you for coming to our program and doing the puppet show for our kids. Main St. Baptist Church, Braidwood IL

2/21/07 Thank you very much for sharing with our students today. Pastor Ruben, First Baptist Church of McHenry IL

2/14/07 Thank you for your ministry to our kids. We truly appreciate you. Pastor Tim S. - Village Church, Bartlett IL

2/13/07 We have a better understanding of the people with whom you worked and I appreciate the challenge presented to us about God’s call on our lives. Terri H. - Southwest Chicago Christian School, Tinley Park IL

2/10/07 It was such a great program. I really enjoyed it too! I could tell the kids had a great time and they were all engaged and definitely learned a lot. Several moms told me that their kids couldn’t stop talking about what they learned. The parents were very impressed by the facts their kids knew and remembered! Becky F. - Winetka Bible Church, Winetka IL

1/3/07 Thank you so much for bringing your puppets and your message to our church.
Ruth S. - Grace Bible Church, Adell WI

11/10/06 Thank you so much for speaking to our kids. We really appreciate your dedication and love to tell about God. Patricia Huang - Chinese Community Church, Indianapolis IN

11/8/06 We feel very blessed that you came. Chris G. - Community Bible Church, Paris IL

10/16/06 The girls and I were REALLY MOVED and TOUCHED by what you shared. We REALLY ENJOYED it. THANK you SO MUCH. Christy J. - New Life Church, Chicago

9/27/06 We loved your program and your enthusiasm for the Lord. God has given you a special talent/gift which is very evident in your love for Him. Jim E. - Plymouth Evangelical Congregational Church, Oshkosh WI

9/25/06 Thank you for your time. I look forward to working with you again. Leon G. - Christ Community Church, Zion IL

8/13/06 Thank you for taking time to come all the way to Shullsberg to minister to our church. Heidi J. - Community Evangelical Free Church, Shullsberg WI

4/30/06 The children enjoyed the puppet show and being able to actually touch and wear clothing and play instruments from Panama. Sally H. - Illinois Valley Evangelical Free Church, Ottawa IL

4/26/06 Several people asked if I booked the speaker. If I had known by that that they wanted to express great appreciation, I would have said “Yes!" Thanks so much for contacting us about your unusual presentation. Dean - Alton Bible Church, Lowell MI

4/19/06 Thank you so much for sharing your ministry with our students. The kids loved it. Principal Fred V. - Downers Grove Christian School, Downers Grove IL

4/12/06 Please allow this letter to serve as my highest recommendation. I trust that churches and pastors within the “grace” movement will open their pulpits to you. Pastor Tim McGarvey - Coopersville Bible Church, Coopersville MI

3/23/06 Thank you again for speaking in chapel today. It was a pleasure to meet you afterward and spend some time talking about missions. Matthew P. - Calvary Christian School, Highland IN

3/8/06 The students not only enjoyed your message but the visual props as well! The teachers said many of their students were talking about the puppets after chapel. Melinda S. - Beaversdam Christian School, Beaversdam MI

2/9/06 Thank you very much for taking the time to share your mission experience with us. Clinton Christian School Students and Staff, Goshen IN

2/3/06 Thank you for your enthusiastic presentation. Such interesting information to excite kids about ministry. Awesome. You are quite excellent in your speaking!! GREAT JOB! Warsaw Christian School, Warsaw IN

2/1/06 You were a real blessing! Well done, Ed! Barry County Christian School, Hastings MI

2/17/06 Thank you for ministering to us today… and getting started so early to get here. Faith Christian School, Williams Bay WI

12/22/05 You left a good impression upon the minds of the young people as well as informing us adults. Austin W. - Maple Ridge Bible Church, Boscobel WI

12/16/05 Thank you for coming to speak to our kids today. We appreciate you and your ministry to children. Denies W. - Temple Christian School, Moline IL

11/30/05 Thank you very much for investing in our students and in the kingdom of God. Calhoun Christian School, Battle Creek MI

11/18/05 You made “missionaries” come alive for our students. Principal Suzanne Van Englen - Covenant Christian School, Mishawaka IN

11/15/05 Thank you for blessing us so! Denise H. - Algoma Christian School, Kent City MI

11/9/05 Thank you so much for giving such a creative presentation to our children. Principal Debbie Flores - Humboldt Community Christian School, Chicago IL

10/31/05 The message helped me to remember that there are many people still without a Bible written in their language. Pastor Benjamin Hurt from the Calvary Baptist Church, South Bend

10/9/05 Praise the Lord for your ministry! Pastor Raul Fermin from the Northwest Filipino Baptist Church, Elk Grove Village IL

9/28/05 I enjoyed the puppet show. It was fun! I thank you a million times! Sierra (a fourth grader) - Grandview Community Bible Church, Grandview IA

8/15/05 I know that people’s hearts were challenged and touched. Pastor Jon from Christian Bible Church, Cisna Park IL

8/10/05 You were a blessing and challenged the men. Thank you. Pastor Gordon Broadbent from Lansing Bible Church, Lansing IL

3/20/05 May the seeds you planted tonight sprout glorious fruit. Tom B. from Bethel from the Bethel Evangelical Congregational Church, Dixon IL

2/26/05 Our girls were so excited to hear you and were very excited after the time together. One of them stayed up until 3 a.m. talking about your presentation. David and Sandy C. from an Awana Club in Naperville IL

2/2/05 Thanks so much for sharing your message with us today. It sure got me thinking. Karen S. from Westminster Christian School, Elgin IL

7/3/04 Thank you for coming to speak with the children, they enjoyed the puppets so much. Pastor Kurtz from First Congregational Church
of Peru IL

5/4/04 The children really enjoyed the special puppet show; you were even able to hold the teen’s attention. Thank you for the wonderful presentation you gave that encouraged our children and adults alike. Vanessa J. from the Morgan Park Church of God, Chicago IL

4/25/04 It was a blessing to hear about missions! The Wellspring Church, Jennison MI

4/14/04 We trust the enthusiasm you showed for missions will encourage them to consider full-time missions when they grow up! Missions Committee Chairman Jack Webb from Gages Lake Bible Church, Gages Lake IL

4/6/04 Through puppets, demonstrations, inspiring words, and prayers Ed opened our minds and hearts to God’s message. Hugh Kress from Grace Lutheran Church and School, River Forest IL

3/31/04 It is obvious that you made a lasting impression on many of the clubbers! Pastor Paul Hardway from Pasfield Southern Baptist Church, Springfield IL

3/6/04 God has truly blessed you with the gift of puppeteering and sharing your show with children. It definitely captivated their attention and they were very interested. Diana B. from Wildwood Baptist Church, East Moline IL

1/28/04 The children enjoyed seeing the different aspects of the culture, and the message you presented was very meaningful. Kirsten K. from Timothy Christian School, Elmhurst IL

1/28/04 You presented missions in a way that most students have never thought about before. I believe you were able to reach out to some of our students and challenge them to consider not only missions, but also how they can better serve and live for God in their everyday lives. Dave V. from Timothy Christian School, Elmhurst IL

1/23/04 We appreciate your investment in our children. Principal Randy Fleenor from Grand Rapids Baptist Schools

1/22/04 The puppet show was great. We have students who want to share Jesus with the Indians. Calvary Christian School, Lake Villa IL

12/19/03 Our principal had never heard of New Tribes and you left quite an impression on him. I thought that your presentation in chapel and Spanish classes went very well. Laura from Unity Christian School, Fulton IL

12/16/03 The missionary emphasis was the best. The boys and girls enjoyed the program. Bethel Bible Church, Evergreen Park IL

10/30/03 It is fun to learn about people from other countries. Joliet Chr. School, Shorewood IL

10/9/03 We were truly blessed by the information you shared and enjoyed learning about the people of Panama. Principal Ellen Atkins from the Heritage Christian Academy, Kalamazoo MI

10/5/03 I am just writing to let you know that Ed had an excellent presentation in Sunday School. He did a great job. The kids were very attentive. Linda from Wauconda Evangelical Free Church, Wauconda IL

9/23/03 It is neat for our young people to experience something different in chapel and especially missions. Principal Brian Keith from Ridgewood Baptist Academy, Joliet IL

6/4/03 I thought your presentation was excellent. Darin Evans from West Suburban Community Church, Elmhurst IL

5/21/03 Thanks for using your puppets to increase our awareness of New Tribes Mission. Craig from Family Bible Church, Oak Forest IL

5/14/03 Thank you for coming and sharing about the mission field with our students! Sara L. from Rockford Christian School, Rockford IL

4/18/03 Thanks so much for your great presentation. The kids loved it and learned so much about Panama! It was a lot of fun. You do a great job. I wish there were more missionaries willing to speak to the kids about being missionaries. Bonnie from Decatur Bible Church, Decatur MI

3/26/03 Thank you so much for ministering to all of our kids during our fair. We truly appreciate it! Bill and Cindy B. Grace Fellowship Church, Oak Forest IL

3/21/03 The kids really enjoyed the puppet show and learning about Indians and what a missionary does and how much they are needed everywhere. Lora S. from the Ebenezer Evangelical Free Church, Milwaukee WI

2/28/03 Your puppet show was a great way to get their attention. Letting a few of the children demonstrate the tribal wear was great and made them fell apart of the experience. Thank you for not only speaking of missions, but also sharing the Gospel as some of the children may not know Christ as Savior yet. Crystal G. from Kenosha Bible Church, Kenosha WI

12/11/02 The New Tribes aspect of reaching the unreached has always been a heartbeat from God. We enjoyed your ministry. Doug A. from Hillcrest Baptist Church, Logansport IN

12/3/02 You were great! The students really appreciated your honesty and being real. Marv K. from NTBI, Waukesha WI

11/8/02 Your presentation of missions was very clear to both children and adults alike and your use of visual aids was exceptional. Joan O. from the Addison Bible Church, Addison IL

10/20/02 Ed, wanted to let you know how much we appreciated the message you gave to the children. It was amazing that even when we were running out of time somehow you were able to get it all in. Carol John from East White Oak Bible Church, Carlock IL

10/18/02 On behalf of the children, parents and staff of CCLC, thank you very much for making our International Friendship day extra special. Gloria from the Children’s Christian Learning Center, Elk Grove Village IL

10/14/02 We appreciated the time to visit with you and hear about your work. Pastor Michael O. from Calvary Memorial Church, Wayzata MN

9/26/02 Thanks so much for your outstanding presentation to our youth. I will recommend you. Bill G. from Grace Evangelical Free Church, Walworth WI

5/11/02 Many have mentioned how your challenge for salvation and personal ministry by each of us on a daily basis was right-on. Eugene K., New Glarus Baptist Bible Church, New Glarus WI

5/8/02 Thanks for bring your puppet show. The kids (and adults!) sure enjoyed it! Al and Dagmar from Grace Missionary Church, Zion IL

4/25/02 The way you dressed the three kids up in the Indian clothes and showed us different items from their culture was a perfect way of bring missions to real life. Pastor Tim Chinn from First Baptist Church, Elgin IL

4/3/02 It was a blessing to have missions presented in a new way and we are grateful for your passion and ability to share the Gospel with the children… old and young alike. Donna Eggar from the Bloomingdale Church and wife of Jack Eggar, the President of AWANA Clubs

3/3/02 Thank you for your wonderful presentations for our children. We loved the ways you engaged the children on both Sundays. You even kept the interest of the older boys which is always a challenge. Director of Children’s Ministries Joan Whittock, Wheaton Bible Church, Wheaton IL

2/20/02 Thank you for the wonderful program. Many of our children do not attend any church and your program greatly helps them to understand Christianity and missions. Laura R. River Grove Bible Church, River Grove IL

2/17/02 We want to thank you for ministering to our women’s club. We all enjoyed it very much. Angelica G. Alliance Women of Long Grove IL

2/4/02 My family was truly blessed from your presence at our church yesterday. My children are still talking about your ministry to Panama and what it means to be a missionary. Thank you for your impact on them through our Savior! Gail M. from Grace Presbyterian church, Sheboygan

2/3/02 We were blessed and the people also. May the Lord continue to use you and NTM to reach people. Pastor Ivan De Master from Grace Presbyterian Church, Sheboygan WI

11/5/01 Our younger ones still talk about your puppets and getting to dress in tribal gear. The teens and the pre-teens eyes and hearts were opened even more for the mission field. Knoxie D. Charleston Community Church, Charleston IL

10/3/01 It was good for our students to be exposed to missions in this way. Pastor Doug Sprunger from Calvary Baptist Church, Charleston IL

9/26/01 Our students appreciated your program. Principal Tom Olmstead from Cornerstone Christian Academy, Sycamore IL

9/26/01 Your materials was well presented and well received. Principal Jim Eaker from Oakhill Christian School, Janesville WI

9/2/01 Many thanks for visiting us here at Moody. It was such a blessing. Director of Children’s Ministries Alison Doyle, from Moody Church, Chicago IL

3/15/01 Each presentation you organized got us more excited about how God works in world. Thank you for your time and talent in this area. We have benefited from it. Chuck and Lynnaea

10/26/00 Our students and staff benefited from your creative and informative visits. Principal Irma Quintana from Dayspring Christian Academy, Chicago IL

8/15/00 Thanks for teaching us about Panama. We all enjoyed the puppet show. Forest Preserve Bible Church Chicago IL

4/27/00 It is good to hear God’s call to serve Him as a missionary. The chapel committee from Highland Christian School, Highland IN

1/28/00 A seed for future missionary work could have been planted in some children’s heart today, because you came. Teacher Kristen L. from Aurora Christian School, Aurora IL

10/26/99 Your message definitely stirred many emotions. You were very interesting and easy to talk to. Nicole T. from Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Eastern IL University

10/24/99 Thank you for sharing the Word of God with us. Northwest Filipino Baptist Church, Elk Grove Village IL

10/9/99 The children enjoyed the puppet show. God will use the seeds you planted for his glory. Bruce B. from Temple Baptist Church, Rockford IL

10/8/99 Rev. Skowron did a great job of expanding the idea of missions work with an exercise that showed how many behind the scenes opportunities there are for people who may not have the gift to be in the field but still have a heart for missions. Tim Sales from I.C. F. at Eastern University, Charleston IL

5/16/99 It was a fun way to learn about Panama. Many, many thanks! Director of Children’s Ministries Susan Shelley from Glen Ellyn Bible Church, Glen Ellyn IL

3/21/99 I appreciate your enthusiasm and passion for missions and the cause of Christ. Phil Wood - Fellowship Church, Carol Stream IL

11/25/98 My son told me how "cool" it was that you talked. Your talk was a blessing to us. Lori H. - Meadows Baptist Church, Rolling Meadows IL

11/12/98 Thank you for being so available to our students in an effort to help them look at the world through God’s eyes. Jack Ranto from Grace College in Winona Lake IN

10/20/98 The students consider it a privilege to interact with you and also to learn from you. Dr. Elizabeth L. from the Moody Bible Institute, Chicago IL

7/25/98 Thanks for helping out at the last minute. Pastor Phil Wood from the Fellowship Church, Carol Stream IL

5/5/98 We are greatly blessed from your message. Von S. from the Lao Evangelical Free Church, Rockford IL

5/3/98 Jane, your passion for having the children learn about Christ and to get involved with church activities has inspired me. Heather O. from Glen Ellyn Bible Church, Glen Ellyn IL

4/21/98 I heard good words about your program from people following the services. Pastor Ron Sanford from the Faith Community Church, West Chicago IL

3/13/98 We'd just like to take the time and thank you for coming out and speaking to us. Praise God for the work you are doing. Daniel J. from Canaan Presbyterian Church, Glenview IL

3/11/98 Jane, thank you for your care, your patience and your desire to minister. Jeff and Lora H. from Glen Ellyn Bible Church, Glen Ellyn IL

2/13/98 Thank you so much for coming today and sharing with our home schooled children. Debbie G. from CHANGE home school support group, Elk Grove Village IL

1/4/98 God has used you both in my life to affirm His direction and encourage me to persevere. Jodi J. (a missionary)

11/9/97 Your seminar was greatly used by God. Youth Pastor Tony West from the First Evangelical Free Church, Chicago IL

10/31/97 We want to thank you for giving our group a "taste" of missionary life in Panama. Patricia G. from Hope Evangelical Free Church, Roscoe IL

10/26/97 We praise the Lord for bringing you to our church to speak at our banquet and to preach from the Word on Sunday. Joe D. from the Northwest Filipino Baptist Church, Elk Grove Village IL

8/4/97 Ed, thanks again! Pastor David Steinhart from Forest Park Baptist Church Forest Park IL

3/16/97 Happy to report rave reviews (oops – what a worldly way to say it) from everybody. The 12 year old son of a first time visitor said to his father afterwards, "I like missionaries! They're so lively." Pastor Paul L. from Manheim Baptist Church, Melrose Park IL

2/24/97 Thank you so much for your gift of the puppet show to our Christian Youth Club. We loved it and still talk about the fun! Epiphany Christian Youth Club, Epiphany Lutheran Church, Winter Springs FL

2/11/97 You really held the attention of our students and they thoroughly enjoyed your presentation. Carol H. from Covenant Christian School, Winter Park FL

8/16/96 Thank you so much for a delightful chapel this morning! It was just the thing to start off a new year for us. Beverly H. from Florida

3/15/94 Jane, your session with the kids was the best we’ve had. Sherril H. from the Military Chapel in Panama

1/27/94 Thanks for sharing your time and your lives and your family. Paul Metko from Cadence International

6/2/92 We appreciate the time and effort you took to minister to our children in chapel. Super program! Thanks! Principal Glendee Morse, Freedom Baptist Academy, Hudsonville MI

5/19/92 From our perspective the day was a success. You shared the language, the culture, the country, and your mission. Every student was challenged to become involved in ministry. Fran C., Chip H., and Larry B. from Grand Rapids Baptist Academy, Grand Rapids MI

5/18/92 We really appreciated your ministry at our church. The children’s program was excellent and gave a solid missions emphasis to the kids. Pastor Gene Walter from Fruitland Baptist Church, Whitehall,MI

4/14/92 Thank you so much for the presentation of your work and what God is doing. Pastor Cliff Powell from Rothbury Community Church, Rothbury MI

3/30/92 It was fun to see how the Indians in Panama dress, where you minister and live. It was also good that you reminded them that they can all be missionaries right where they are. Teacher Marty Bruins from Jenison Christian school, Jenison MI

1992 Thanks for sharing your ministry of puppets with our church. Pastor Mark Gordon from Calvary Memorial Ch., Muskegon MI

1992 You have a real gift, what a way to reach God’s children and spread His message. - Kim T. Beaverdam Christian School, Beaverdam MI

1992 The program was handled beautifully. I’m sure that the students were as pleased as were the teachers and I. Certainly our children will not forget the challenge that you presented. - Principal Sid DeVries from Faith Community Christian School, Belding MI

1992 We might not know this side of eternity the impact of God’s Word shared, and testimonies given to these precious boys and girls God has entrusted in our care but we are genuinely thankful to you for your willingness to invest your time in their lives. - Frank G. and Jon M. from First Baptist Church of Allegan MI

11/6/91 Your love of Panama and her people is quite evident, and your enthusiasm for serving the Lord is so obvious that our children were blessed by your message. - Bob Devries, Director of Children’s Ministry, Central Wesleyan Church, Holland MI

1991 The good program you presented to our students was absolutely professional in style. You got everyone’s attention and entertained us while teaching some very basic facts of mission work. I was very impressed with the idea of getting children interested in missions, and not waiting to try to catch their interest when they become adults. - Principal Lorraine Boucon Grace Christian Academy, Muskegon MI

4/25/86 We recommend Ed and Jane to speak to your church or group. - Thomas Walker, Past Director and President, Seafarer Ministries, Orlando FL

Spanish

1/4/04 Por todo lo que has hecho, y por todo lo que has compartido, gracias por bendecirnos! - Iglesia Bautista Erie, Chicago IL

11/1/03 Gracias mil por su show. - Esther S. from la Iglesia Presbiteriana de Chicago

3/8/03 Muchas gracias por su ayuda y apoyo en el día de hoy. - Gwen L. and the young people from the Chicagoland Hispanic C.M.A. churches, Chicago IL

12/10/02 Muchas Gracias por compartirnos la Palabra de Dios. Fue de mucha bendición. - Pastor Morales from the Iglesia Evangelica Cristiana y Misionera de Long Grove IL

7/12/99 Gracias por este ministerio con los niños para extender el conocimiento y dedicación a ser misionero. - Iglesia Bautista Emanuel Aurora IL

12/19/97 Gracias por su participación al evento de los niños. Fue muy bonito e interesante con su aportación cultural y espiritual. - Iglesia Evangélica Unida de Cristo, Chicago IL (now defunct)

12/15/96 Gracias damos al Señor por usarlo a usted en este día. Gracias por todo su apoyo. - Iglesia Bautista Sembradores, Rolling Meadows IL

4/22/95 Gracias damos a Dios que les ha utilizado como instrumento en sus manos para
la Gloria de el. - Pastor Samuel Ogilvie from the Iglesia Bautista Monte Carmelo, Panama City, Panamáa