Dawson, Ralph & Valerie

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Ralph was born and raised in California. The evidence of Christ in the lives of some of his high school friends was instrumental in his decision to accept Christ as his Savior. Attending an Urbana Missions Conference confirmed Ralph's desire to serve in missions. Ralph earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology, and his Airframe and Powerplant mechanic license from LeTourneau University in Texas. He received his flight training at Moody Aviation in Tennessee. He holds a Commercial Pilot License, Instrument Rating. In November 2002, he received his Commercial Flight Instructor-Instrument rating.

Valerie also grew up in California. At age 19, she heard and truly understood the Gospel message, accepting Christ as her Savior. She attended Modesto Junior College and California State University at Chico, where she received a B.A. in Elementary Education. Valerie also attended Urbana in 1976 and 1979 where the Lord challenged her to make a commitment to missions. Ralph and Valerie met in 1978 and were married in 1980.

Ralph's favorite verse is 1 Thessalonians 5:24, "Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass."

Lamentations 3:22-23, is a special passage for Valerie. "The Lord's lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, For His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great is Thy faithfulness." The Lord's grace is sufficient for whatever situations she finds herself in.

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