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THE REMPEL REPORT

Frank & Harle Rempl

Box 45250

Nairobiy Kenya Forwarding Agents:

Central Christian Chiireh Box 8

Hrs* Sharon Eu^eodaXl

Box 455
Grande Prairie

Clovis, New Meocico SdlOl

Alta

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July 20, 1978

SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN TO REMPEL SUPPORTERS
REMPELS TO RETURN TO THE CONTINENT

FOR A YEAR OF DEPUTATION WORK 1

Frank and Marie Rempel will be returning to the North American continent about mid-August, The associated Christian Churches of Kenya, the society they have labored to establish as an "umbrella organization" in Kenya has asked them to devote at least a year (perhaps the last before retirement) to the promotion of
the East African fi'=^ld.

The "umbrella" now shelters the following:

1. The Nairobi work itself, under the supervision of the Nairobi Church of Christ Committee , comprising in the main two congregations of the Churches of Christ. It is expected that Nairobi will be the venue also for the preacher train ing institute that is in prospect.
2. The Hamilton Christian Mission, presently the work of the Richard Hamilton family, who are establishing a very promising mission among the Pokot tribespeople. Hamiltons will, however, operate from Nairobi for the next while in the absence of the Rempels. 3. A fledgling mission among the Kuria tribes people in the province of South Nyanzc. 4. Workers [oining the above very soon and for whom Kenya "work permits" have already been secured, are Diane Messick, S.R.N. ( formerly of the Mashoko Hospital in Rhodesia; and the Roy Lane family, who will join the West Kenya work. 5. Other recruits, In varying stages of preparation whose names will In all
liklihood soon be announced.

Frank and Marie expect to arrive at their home in Grande Prairie, Alberta on August I7th, The correspondence n_ecessqry to working out an Itinerary has _ already been started. Frank will be ready for speaking appointments by about October 1st, after a spell of rest and getting established. The contact addresses
remain the same for the present: c/o P.O. Box 455, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 3A7 Canada, or

c/o Central Christian Church, P.O. Box 8, Clovis, New Mexico, 88101, U.S.A, Present Rempel supporters are urgently requested to continue to back them dur ing this one more year. This support, both by prayer and financial backing, will
be needed as much as ever.

Love In the Lord,

Frank and Marie Rempel

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Dear Brethren in Christ;
40106 - 112 Avenue GRANDE PRAIRIE, ALBERTA T8V 1V7 Phone 532-8209 Don Hardenbrook, Minister Res. Ph. 532-7495

October 1, 1978

This appeal cones from the Rompel Africa Coimnittee and the hoRc congregation of Frank and Marie Rempel, Avondalo Church of
Christ in Grande Prairie, Alberta.

They have now cone home to live and find themselves like many elderly missionaries, without anv retirement funds and with insufficient funds to purchase the necessities of lifesuch as a vehicle, household effects or place to live.

last several years in Africa.

The Rempels have served the Lord many years in India and the

burden on anyone.

support in this natter, and if we would all participate, they could be provided with these nwcossary things without being a

Wq feel stron.^ly that these faithful follcs are worthv of our

This would be a means of showing our appreciation

:you to help us furnish them with the other things mentioned above.

of a. vary real concern for their livelihood. The Rc-mpel Africa Comnittoo has promised them support for one year. We are asking

to them for their dedicated work as well as help to relieve them

for up to a year promoting thp Kenya wprk-.and recruiting workers for that field. There is a very -^ctivfe wdrlf going on there in several different locations vilth great opportunities for starting in other areas of the country^. 4 u . ^ A.
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The Rsnpels will be travelling' in the United States and Canada

Sincerely

Chairman of the Rempel Africa

ChuycV^ of Christ illdership

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lour faithful support of the Hempels and the Kenya work will be appreciated and needed as long as they are traveling. I will keep In touch with you. Mary Hecht
"Brethren, pray for us'
I THESS. 5:25