This year, Rev. and Mrs. Bennie DeMerchant were honored with the Alumni of the Year award, in recognition of 48 years of their missionary work in Brazil. The award was presented by Rev. Gerald Grant, president of ABI, and Rev. Norman Paslay, the alumni president, during the Saturday evening Alumni Celebration service.

With God's help, the DeMerchants have established over 200 Bible colleges in Brazil that also bear the name of ABI, 200 churches in the city of Manaus, and over 1,000 churches in the Amazon basin. They wish to continue serving in Brazil until Jesus comes, and give God the glory for all that He has done.

ABI is proud to honor them and the work God is blessing so abundantly. They are examples of many who have come through these doors to learn, and leave to serve, carrying the Gospel to the entire world.

Edmar C. Magalona we are so blessed and we want to be a part of your ministry