1. education
2. alumni and reunions

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“… be ye doers of the Word and not hearers only”
James 1:22
RVICS, Inc., 1800 S.E. 4th Street, Smithville, TX 78957
Phone: 800-727-8914 E-mail: rvics@rvics.com Web: www.rvics.com
Spring 2015
Our spring weather this year is a lot different than it has been for the last several years. We are seeing
quite a bit of rain, thank you Lord, and have even had a few severe storms. Just the other day we had
some pea sized hail come down. We are grateful it was not baseball or golf ball size as some have
seen. Our storms here in Smithville have not been anywhere near as severe as other parts of the state
have seen.
As I write this I am reflecting back to the month of March as we enjoyed a Team Leader training
session with Steve & Diane Ellens. On Friday, April 17, 2015 several couples travelled with us from
Smithville to Tejas in Giddings to be a part of the commissioning service for them. What a blessed
time we had! Congratulations, Steve & Diane!
It is always enjoyable going through the training process with couples. We enjoy sharing with one
another, getting to know one another better, and hearing their thoughts and ideas about RVICS as we
spend this time together day after day. It is a get acquainted, learning and growing process we go
through just as it is for couples on project at a ministry location to get acquainted, learn more about
each other and grow together as a part of the family of God.
This is the time of year when the amount of available missionary members serving at project locations
begins to decrease. Many couples return to home responsibilities and family time. Thank you to all
who have served at the various project locations over the last several months. You have been a
blessing beyond what you may be aware. We look forward to your
returning to serve with us soon.
Inside This Issue
A recent article in our devotion book referred to President John F.
Kennedy and his inaugural speech in which he stated, “Ask not what
your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.”
I like the restatement of this challenge applying it to Christians,
“Rather than asking Jesus what He can do for you; ask Jesus what you
can do for Him.”
President’s Page
1
Office Info
2
Anniversaries
3
Memorials
3
Until next time may God keep you safe and continue to shower His
blessings upon you,
New Members
3
Sympathies
3
Spotlight
4
Summer Reunions
5
For Sale
6
Paul
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HQ Information
Headquarters Phone:
800-727-8914
E-mail: rvics@rvics.com
Web: www.rvics.com
2015 April - September
Office Team
Ed & Mary Compton: Apr.
Tracey & Marie Owen: July - Sep.
Paul & Sandy Swetland: Apr. - July
Paul’s (RVICS) Cell Phone: 512-718-8831
Office Hours:
Mon-Wed 8:30-3:30, Thur 8:30-11:30
(If an emergency arises, please notify Headquarters Staff
using the cell number.)
Web Site Instructions
Contact the office to get your username &
password. This can be done by the Web,
e-mail or phone.
Then use the instructions below:
1. To gain access, go to the bottom right where
it says “Member Login” there is a place to enter
your user name and pass word. Click on “Submit
Login”.
2. Go to the top left for the “Show All” window,
click there and a selection of the various months
will appear. Select the desired one and click to
open map locations for that month only.
3. Click any one of the red pointers, it will give
you a box with the project name, city location
and dates for that project. Click where it says
“More Info” and additional information including
complete address and the organizations web site.
4. If you want to go back to the same month
click the back arrow or return arrow, upper left.
5. If there is more than one red pointer over
lapping you can separate them by dragging them
to the center of your map box. Then clicking the
map plus (+) sign to enlarge them till they are
separated, allowing you to choose the one you
want.
6. You can continue to click or drag to enlarge an
area till you see the red pointer right down to
the exact street location. Click the “Satellite”
button upper right of the map and it will show
the actual terrain and buildings.
ALL RVICS Members
RVICS Village was started as a way station for
those who were still working projects and they
needed a place to park and rest before going on to
their next projects.
We would love to have you come for a visit and to
stay awhile. We gather together for socials, devotions and games just like on project. Plus there are
many opportunities for fellowship & ministry.
Any RVICS Member interested in purchasing a
membership in the RVICS Village must have
completed a minimum of 3 projects.
You can see a map below of the RVICS Village and
on the web site: www.rvics.com
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Sympathies
Memorials and Honorariums
You may recognize a departed loved one who is now
with the Lord or you may honor someone special in
your life by contacting our office. A letter will be sent
notifying the family that a donation has been made in
memory of their loved one or a letter will be sent to
notify the person you are honoring. A “thank you” letter
will then be mailed to the person making the donation
along with a confirmation that the family or individual
was contacted. Also your Memorials and Honorariums
will be listed in “The Traveler” unless requested
otherwise.
RVICS Members:
Lucy Stackhouse
Bob Oliver
Chuck Raymor
01/29/2015
02/13/2015
03/13/2015
Family of RVICS Members:
Dorothy Enfield (Ed Enfield’s mother)
Faye Wesley (Lola Camp’s sister)
Pat Wirick (Larry Smith’s sister)
02/06/2015
02/15/2015
02/17/2015
Welcome New Members
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Chuck & Ruth Eaton
MN
Memorials:
For: Thomas Adams
From: Anne Beasley
Marshall & Martha Wells
For: Bob Oliver
From: Sam & Winnie Durham
Paul & Sandy Swetland
Marshall & Martha Wells
David & Ruth Wilson
Retired Members
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2011 - 2014
2002 - 2015
2001 - 2015
2013 - 2015
Thank you for your service!
For: Bob & Carmella Oliver
From: Wayne & Barb Thomas
For: Lucy Stackhouse
From:
Monique Artusa
David & Joyce Alldridge
Salvatore & Rosalie Baratta
Anne Beasley
Don & Ethel Berndt
Stan & Cynde Bialorucki
Sam & Winnie Durham
John Geiges
Jean Griffiths
Chuck & Barb Houck
Art & Ursula Mayo, Steve & Cathy,
Vince & Mary
Dave & Pat Peters
Ralph & Shirley Rose
Albert & Elizabeth Simpkins
Tom Stackhouse
Georgia Stanfill
Paul & Sandy Swetland
Rich & Barb Walker
Louise Yarrick
Ed & Irma Enfield
Earl & Nancy Harlow
Tom & Lucy Stackhouse
John & Marjorie Tully
2015 Anniversaries
60th Wedding Anniversaries
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Paul & Mid Lantz
Jim & Hilda Erb
Tom & Jean Gregg
Niclas & Clara Wolterstorff
Arne & Lois Johnson
03/05/1955
04/30/1955
06/18/1955
11/04/1955
11/12/1955
50th Wedding Anniversaries
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Andy & Audrey Ewing
Bob & Laurie Norfolk
Tom & Carolyn Edwards
Paul & Germaine Gauerke
Colin & Carol Grady
Dennis & Diane Jones
Dennis & Zelma Buchholz
Jim & Joyce Olsen
David & Hilda Hayhurst
04/30/1965
06/12/1965
06/18/1965
08/12/1965
08/14/1965
08/21/1965
08/23/1965
08/28/1965
11/27/1965
(If we have missed an anniversary for the above years, please let
us know. Thanks!)
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Team Leader Training
March 2015
Steve & Diane Ellens
Commissioning Service
April 17, 2015
Camp Tejas, Giddings, TX
Chapel at
Camp Tejas
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Summer Reunions
2015 North Central Reunion
Hey all. Put this on your calendar for 2015, the north central RVICS reunion. This year it will be
at a new location and time. We hope the time appeals to many more people. It will be held
September 1-3, 2015, still on Tues through Thursday. This is also the week before the new
2015 fall projects begin. What a great way to gear up for the new season. The location of the
reunion will be at the Riverview Conference Center in Cedar Falls, IA. This is a central location
for the projects starting the following week. Plenty of time to get to your project or just enjoy a
little bit of Iowa. The RV sites will be $15 per night or the retreat center rooms will be $15 per
person ($30 a couple). Bedding and towels for the rooms are not provided. Beds are either twin
or double beds. Tuesday night, Wednesday and Thursday breakfast meals will be at the retreat
center. Rates to be determined. Tours and dinner on Wednesday. We will have a bonfire on
Wednesday evening. If you know you are coming, please reserve your space by emailing or
calling the following:
Dave and Wanda Pakalski, wandaverv@hotmail.com, or call at 605-484-5924
Orval and Pat Matheson, patorvm@yahoo.com, or call 320-492-1528
2015 Michigan Reunion
Our Michigan reunion will be on June 30. We choose the last Tues before the 4th of July every
year. Everyone is welcome to come anytime that week, we have lots of room for boon docking
and we also have a couple beds for those without RVs. Please call 989-866-2425 (Moreno's)
for directions and if you need accommodations. The main day is Tues June 30 with a potluck at
noon, coffee and cinnamon rolls at 9 am. The rest of the time we just spend time playing
games, singing, paddle boating, swimming, eating whatever and whenever we want. Very
relaxing time, no schedules or money needed. Please bring RVICS pictures and memories to
share.
2015 Illinois Reunion
Our reunion is scheduled for August 8, Lord willing. We will again meet at Starved Rock State
Park in Utica, IL. in the Park Lodge dining room at 12:30 for our meal and fellowship together.
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Lot #2 Price Reduced
Lot #36 Price Reduced
Single wide 1984 Breck Mobile
Home (784 sq. ft. ) completely
gutted and remodeled in 1997. 2
bedroom, 1 bath, vinyl siding with
hardiboard skirting. Gas stove &
furn., dishwasher, vertical blinds,
new 2015 refrig., washer, dryer, central heat & AC (AC
& elec. hot water heater replaced 2012). Metal roof,
small back porch, 3 ceiling fans. 8’ x 25’ deck w/
handicap ramp (concrete steps under). 12’ x 16’ shed
with full work bench, full wall peg boards, attic storage.
13’ x 26’ carport. Furnished with basic house & porch
(wicker & swing) furniture.
1996 Single Wide Mobile (868 sq ft.) 2
bedrooms, 2 baths with beautiful laminated floors in living room & kit. plus
refrig., gas stove, washer/dryer and
central heat & air. Includes 8’ x 12’ shed, single wide
carport, and deck with handicap ramp.
All for the low price of $12,000
plus $3,500.00 membership.
.
Contact: Gladys Wright
@ 918-791-8134
tgwright2@gmail.com
$14,000.00 plus $3,500 membership
Contact: Gladys Wright @ 918-791-8134
tgwright2@gmail.com
Lot #34
READY TO MOVE IN
Lot #45
Doublewide 1999 Eclipse
(1600 sq. feet) on cement
slab. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, vinyl
siding, new shingled roof, new
sky lights. Includes stove,
dishwasher, electric central
heat/AC, & 4 ceiling fans, and 2 small porches. 16’ x
16’ air conditioned shed. Some furniture available.
$39,500 plus $3,500 membership.
Completely furnished 1986
2 bedroom, 2 bath , 960 sq. foot Mobile Home. Has
metal roof and vinyl siding. Includes household items,
small freezer, stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer. ceiling
fans, central heat & air (gas heat). Has an 8’x24’ deck,
16’x16’ shed and a carport with concrete slab.
$12,500 plus $3,500 membership
Contact: Gladys Wright @ 918-791-8134
tgwright2@gmail.com
Contact: Gladys Wright @918-791-8134
tgwright2@gmail.com
Empty Lots #24, #42, #55 and several more.
All empty lots, waiting for someone to come and park
on them. #24 has a cement slab.
See
Map
$3,500 membership.
Contact: Gladys Wright
@918-791-8134
tgwright2@gmail.com