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they that have not heard shall understand." Romans 15:21.

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ESTABLISHING SELF-SUPPORTING, SELF-

PROROGATING NEW TESTAMENT CHURCHES

The

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OF HUKUSAN

We have frequently referred to this area in which we work, particularly our village of Imadomari, as the center of pagan worship for miles around. A constant pilgrimage of worshippers passes by our home on the old castle
road, making their way to the sacred mountain of Hokusan and its many shrines. The worship of gods too numerous to name has a hold as strong as Satan him self on these country and mountain people of northern CMnawa. Every Okinawan house has a namesome of them centuries old. Homes are not identified by the family name of the owner, but by the name of the
house itself. Our home is never referred to as "the missionary's house" or

"Huckins' home", but by the name "kyokaiya", or literally, "houseof Church."


Across the rice fields below us and up the road a few yards is another house better than most in the village, with a stone wall and stone steps. This house is known as "nunduruchi ya", or "House of priestess". These two homes at the foot of Hokusan Mountain represent two ways of life; or rather, a way of Life and a way of death.

From the beginning of our labor here we have tried to make these two

ways clear in the minds of the people, urging them to "come out from among
them and be. .separate", and insisting that before becoming Christians the pagan worship must be renounced. However, some time ^o, we learned
that two of the members of the Imadomari Church were not only continuing to

take part in false worship, but were leading the people of the village in its practice. These two women attended Bible study for over a year before we returned to America for furlough, and during our absence were baptized by
native Bible teachers. We supposed them to have been truly converted. One of them is the priestess of "nunduruchi ya", a descendentof the Kingof Hoku san; the other woman, Aki San, assists the priestess in her duties.

Needless to say, these two women have been a stumbling block to the
other Christians; causing the faith of some to suffer seriously. Both women continued to come twice weekly and we taught strongly against false worship;

pointing at Hokusan, and even at them, as professing to be Christians and at the same time leading pagan practices. Aki San, a proud, stubborn woman, listenedto the teaching quite unmoved, but the priestess appeared to be under deep conviction and found it increasingly difficult to sit through the meetings.
We had been praying an opportunity would be presented so that the whole matter could be openly discussed and the Scriptures directly applied. Two weeks a^o, the opportunity came. At the close of an evening Bible Study, Aki San delivered a message from the priestess, saying that because she could

not read or write Japanese, she could not stucfy Christianity any more and
would discontinue coming to Church.

It was an opening and we walked in, challenging the obvious excuse of the priestess, and exposing publicly herpretention and l^rpocrisy. We asked
Aki San about her own stand on the matter of false worship, and she confessed

openly that she also was guilty of idolatry and further, that she had no inten-

tion of giving it up. We focused the light of many Scriptures upon


the problem and reasoned with her
about her lost condition and of

judgment to come, but she would not repentnor had she repented before being baptized, for she had requested baptism on the
condition that she could continue

in pagan beliefs and practices as well as take part in Christian worship. The young man whom
she claims consented to this was

at that time instructing other young men in the Christian mini stry.
To make certain of this

woman's absolute refusal to repent, we asked her this question: "Would you still refuse to accept the truth of God if He were here in this room?"
Her answer was a defiant "yes"!

We are praying for Aki San and for the priestess of Nunduruchi ya, asking that God do one of two things; either bring them to their knees in sackcloth and ashes so that they can be converted, or keep them from hin dering His work. Two things can result from their withdrawal: either the people will take more interest in the Church now that this stumbling block is removed, or else they will be led in opposition to the teaching of Christ. We have put the whole situation in the hands of God and will wait upon Him. This area is a stronghold of Satan, but if the power of God can be proven stronger than the power of Satan, then we believe it can become a stronghold for the Gospel, waging spiritual warfare and bringing men captive for Christ. The eyesof nearby villages areupon the Churchhere. We have the promise of God and the victory of Christ, so we hope in this and work toward the end that Christ will be glorified and the name of God held above every other name!

A Trial

of

Faith

Perhaps at a later date we can bring you the story and testimony of a young Christian man in one of the villages where we labor. But for now, we want only to show what this young man faces in his Christian life.
His father was killed at Bouganville during the war in the South Paci fic. Then followed years of trial and shame as his mother took the lives of three babies born out of wedlock, each by a different man; perhaps she sinned for money to raise her son, but who knows exactly. In polite speech,
this is called "abortion" before birth, but twice it occurred at birth. No matter how one looks at it, it is murder in either case, and brings guilt

and shame upon the person who committed it. After this, the young man became a Christian, but had to live in the face of shame and embarrassment

because of village gossip and because his father's family had disowned his
mother.

Then came a trial of his faith in the matter of false worship at the shrines and at the memorial to dead soldiers at the tomb of his father. This he realized was wrong and refused to take part in it. His father's

family argued long and heated^ with him, finally cutting him off from the
inheritance that belonged to him in the place of his father.

Again, thisyoung man's faithwas attacked from within bythe decep tion and lying, gossipy tongue of onewho claimed to be a Christian, and by
other weak Christians who had backslidden. Right now his faith is under

going severe trial because of all this. He is studying to be able to attend


the University, but even there his faith will be under attack. Won't you

pray for this young man that he will find the strong hand of God to uphold
him, to sustain him and to set him forth in a mighty work for God? Pray the prayer of faith and we shall report the work of Godin his life at a later date.
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MESSAGE
OF YOSHIKO AGAEIE

From the end of the Western world, a missionary came across the Pacific Ocean to the end of the Eastern world, which is my small island, and told people about the great love of God and the Saviour. About ten years ago this Eastern wo rid was covered with black smoke
and the sea in front of us broke with black waves, and eirie clouds were in

the sky. Of course, we couldn't see bright sunshine and the people wished dearly for peace. At that time, people called just on their own gods and prayed, "God help us", as though in delirium. They were looking for rest for heart. They were people with hunger for love. They wanted to drink water of life. Then the bell of salvation echoed with a great sound into peo
ple's hearts. The sound of this strange bell was heard from east to west in this small island with beautiful melody. It gave peace to people's hearts. This love from across the sea gave us salvation of soul.

I met this new God and God of truth about six years ago when I was a Junior student. One day, a strange, tall, strong looking man came with a dark little Okinawan man to our small school. At that time many students gathered together. I did not know what it was about, but I was curious and I followed the other students. Under the cement school building, the strange man told the students in strange words and with great force, about the love of God. The small person was an interpreter and e3q)lained in Japanese . It was good news about the Saviour's love, and I found peace and hope. From that time my heart was filled with thoughts of Jesus as told by the strange man. Every day I thought about it.

When Imet the missionary for the first time, I thought "He is gracious and full of love and in his eyes are joy and peace. This American man still remains deep in my heart, because during the war I hated American men very much. They killed my

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like other students. Some-

I knew I could not be educated

times I wanted to cry when I saw the other students study ing hard. I didn't want to see them any more. I believed strongly that no one could help me, but I prayed every day and God answered my prayer at last and chose me. God helped the poorest girl in the world. I am thankful to God with all my heart. I heard the good news that the missionary who crossed the sea to my small island every month, would help me go to High School. This man was a "good Samaritan" and I was saved. I could not tell everybody my joy and hope. I finished all my High School life with joy. Still, I cannot forget this "Good Samaritan's" love and God's great miraculous power even one day. Life in a poor country is very inconvenient. America has a high cul ture, but on the other hand, Okinawa has no water pipes or electricity. But these Americans are not discontent. They live with joy and thankfulness to God. When we see the missionary we know how great is God's love. But I feel sorry for their way of life in Okinawa, and I pray every day for God's grace for the missionary. All I can do is pray. Yoshiko Agarie.

PRAYER

IS

POWER
Pray

The battle with heathenism is pressing gainst the Church.

that God will be glorified and the victory of Christ made manifest among these people. We claim the promise that the very gates of Hades cannot

prevail against the Church, so pray for us and the Church here at the por
tals of Hokusan, the home of the gods.

"My GoJ Shall Supply Every NeeJ"


In the January issue of this paper we announced the construction of the much needed unit for garage and work rooms. We also e^lained how that the mission became obligated to pay off the total amoimt of the $1,300. loan from Brother Downey, the article under the above title^e remarked
that "even the small amount of one dollar from each of our readers would

pay off the loan in one month." Friends of the work readthis statement and;

immediately decided to do something about it. Following is a quotation from


their letter.

"We read of the garage you had built for the Downey's and think it a
real work of faith. Since you mentioned that one dollar from each reader

would pay off the debt in one month, we wish to be included to bring about such a wonderful event. Mrs. B. M. King, who works for us in the store, also asked to assist. Enclosed you will find our $2.00 and prayers for the money to all be repaid quickly." Signed, Mrs. S.W.Dickson, Grandview,
Washington.

Brethren, these two ladies have prayed for this need; they have helped their prayer be answered; they have faith that the total amount will be sup plied. Won't you please make this example of faith inaction your example, so that truly God can be praised for supplying every need?

Do you know
Colored Slides: There are now two sets of slides available, showing
the progress of the work. A new set has just been prepared, covering the time since our return from furlough. In preparation at the present time are two more sets: one on the Christian Kindergarten, & one on the various vilifies where we teach. (All with script.)

Tape Recordings:

Several tapes are available. One is a spoken script to

go with the latest slide set; one on the new Nakimin Sum mer Camp; one of a service at Imadomari Church of Christ. Others are

being planned. How about an exchange of tapes? You send us a tape of your
service, a message, etc; and we will play it and record for you in return.

Daily Vacation Bible School:

Several missionary stories are now ready for DVBS. They include: "Little Silk of Unten", "East of Pine

Tree", and "A Lamp Unto My Feet." The first two stories are true from beginning to end, with the actual names of the people

involved being used. The third story is a true happening with only the names changed and a story woven around the event. A missionary play,
"More Blessed to Give", and a missionary chorus, "Only a Little Island"
are also available.

For more details and information about the above material i please contact Mrs. Lloyd Sapp. Mr. & Mrs. Sapp are available occasionally for personal
presentation of this work within reasonable distances from Council Bluffs.

Please contact them for engagements, or for the use of the material.

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Aeqwiinted

WILLIAMSPORT CHRISTIAN CHUECH

Williamsport, Indiana The Christian Church at Williamsport, Indiana is one of the LivingLink Churches who support Mel Huckins with $50.00 every month. Pic tured here is their new building now nearly completed.

The average Bible School attendance is 260, Morning Church attend ance averages about 250, with approximately 100 in the Evening Services. Their minister is DOUGLAS A. DICKEY, now in his 19th year with this active coi^regation.
The Williamsport Christian Church was organized in the 188's .
There have been three building programs since 1942, which shows this con

gregation has not been idle.

Missionary work is a definite part of their program. They gave $4,000.00 to misalons in 1956. When asked why they believe in supporting missionaries and especially Mel Huckins, their minister replied, "Unless we obey the Great Commission, we die. THERE IS NO CHOICE. We are impressed by Mel's sincerity and devotion."
Missionary offerings are received through the "club plan". For Okin awa, a "50 Club"fifty persons give 25^ per week. Every Sunday, during the Worship Hour, "Missionary Minutes'" are given by a club member, or a member of the Missionary Committee on this and other fields supported by other clubs. BILL LUCAS, Chairman, and the Missionary Committee very commendably carry the responsibility of the direction of this very
outstanding missionary program.

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EDITOR'S NOTE: We are tremendously impressed by the large offering of $4,000.00 for missions in 1956. Few churches in our brotherhood would match this when considering the size of the congregation.

important
The financial statement as printed here is only a summary. Many chur ches and individuals contribute each month. Names and amounts do not ap

pear because of limited space and cost of printing. A personal letter of


thanks is sent to each donator along with a receipt A furlough fund has

been started and placed in a savings account where it draws 3% interest.


It is our desire that this fimd will contain a sufficient amount when the Huc-

kins next furlough is due

An effort is always made to keep the disbur


An itemized statement will be

sements within the total amount received.

mailed to anyone upon request. Address the forwarding secretary.


FINANCIAL STATEMENT

Balance December 31, 1956

$81.06

January receipts
February receipts
Total

955.63
624.39
1661.08

January disbursements February disbursements


Total

811.48 827.12
1638.60

Balance on hand February 28, 1957


Furlough Fund

22V48
w___ _ 80.00

Realizing the cost and problems involved in getting our paper printed Brother Lloyd S^p took another great step in the interest of Christian work and purchased an IBM Electric Tjrpewriter. With this machine he can print
and turn out better material for his own ministry as well as our paper. Next, he located a former classmate of ours from Minnesota Bible College,

Miss Betty McEathron, who is secretary for the First Church in Council Bluffs, to make the layout for the paper and do the typing. From here the layout goes to the engravers and then the plates are taken to the YMCA, where the paper is printed for a nominal cost. Result: a greatly increased number of papers for about one-half the cost of the original editions. By working together in this way we can bringyou word of the work herewith a great saving which can be applied to other needs. So we say, "Thank you, Lloyd and Betty for this additional help."

NEWS FROM IE SHIMA

We just received a letter from Brother Izena on le Shima, telling of the conversion of a young woman, twenty-four years of age. She began at tending Bible classes before we went hom on furlough and has finally been
convicted of the truth of God. We praise God for another victory!

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Seedtime and Harvest


MAY 1957
VOL. 5 NO. 2

After I became a Christian, Inever worshipped at shrine or god shelf again."


-Hanako Tamashiro-

in OKINAWA

ESTABLISHING SELF-SUPPORTING, SELF.


PROPOGATING NEW TESTAMENT CHURCHES

Message
FROM HANAKO TAMASHIRO

(see cover picture)

I will tell you a little about myself. I was bom in a little house in this village of Imadomari twenty-three years ago. I had five older sis ters, but four of them died, as well as oneyounger brother. When I was seventeen years old my father died, also. Now only my mother andI
live in our small house.

Every three years in the month of August, all my relatives go to a


shrine near Hokusan Castle to worship, but after I was baptized, I re
fused because I was a Christian. I said to them, "I am Christian now,

so I cannot believe that pagan god. ' Then th^ said to me, 'Tou cannot

say whether you will or not because you were chosen by god.^' They said I was caught by god alrea(fy, so I could not decide by myself. About two years ago, my relativeswent to thefortune teller andshe said, **Hanako
was chosen by the ancesters spirits to be leader of family worship."
Before I was a Christian I worshipped the first day and the middle

day of every month at the god shelf in my home, and once a year at a place behine the big torii gateway to the gods) on the road to Hokusan Castle. This place is called "the hole of luck". People think a god lives in this hole. All my relatives go here and I was to be leader of that worship. But after I became a Christian I refused to go. My rela tives were angry at first, but later th^ said nothing and chose another
person to be leader.

Before I was a Christian, I went to Naha to work, but after about

twelve days, my leg became sick with boils. One day some relatives came and say my leg. They said, "You must return to your home and worshipancesters; if youworshipyou willget wellsoon." I returned home and one day the fortuneteller came to my house. "Youmust worship every first day of every month and every middle day faithfiilly", she
said. But the boils did not go away.

After that, I went to work in Toguchi. One day my housemaster saw

a ghost, so she asked me, "Do you worship some kind of god?" So I
told about my foot sickness. Then the house master said, "I cannot em

ploy you anymore." I left there and finally went to the hospital and was
treated.

When I was a Junior school girl, I went to Sunday School, but I didn't

know enough about the truth of God. I just knew if people go to Sunday School they will have beautiful hearts. After whileI began to go to Church

every week. I learned about my past sin, so I was afraid. I hoped to be baptized. Finally, while Mr. Huckins was in America, I was led by RitsukoSan two years agoonJanuary 23, and wasbs^tizedbyMr. Christman in the Sea. I forgot my old ways and became new in Christ.

Some people say it is all right to worship other gods, but I do notbelive this. After I became a Christian I never worshipped at shrine or

god shelf again. My relatives were angry. They said, "If you worship
Christ and God, you should also worship ancesters." But, one relative said, "If people worship God, these people shouldworship only one god." I am living by this truth. Hanako Tamashlro

The Only Memorial


While I was on le Shima recently, the island mayor was quite concer

ned that there might be a conflict in island plans for the 21st of April (1957) and the annual Ernie I^le Day. It is the custom of U.S. forces to have a memorial service for Ernie I^le on or about the 18th of April each year, usually on Sunday. The island people wanted a memorial worship service
for their dead soldiers on the 21st of April.

Perhaps it is dueto ignorance, but it is notewortlQr that while so-called "Christian Nations" observe some sort of ritual on "Easter", that,

for the most part, misses the true intent of the resurrection of Christ, other people of the world, as they do here, go to the tombs to remember and worship the spirits of their dead who died in vain for a wrong cause.
It has been said that the open tomb is perhaps the greatest witness for

Christianity and the basis of the greatest hope for the world. Is it not strange then that we who live in the light of the resurrected Christ who abolished death have given such a small and pitiable portion of ourselves, our time, and our substance to teach those v^o still sit in the fear of dark nessthese v^o futilly grasp for light with deceptive, Satan-controlled
wisdom and speculations of the human mind?

We who are so proud of our great building programs, our finery and
elaborate show on "Easter" day, should come to the realization of the

early Christians who found such to be as filthy rags in the sight of God. Oh, how we needthe conviction of the worth of htunan souls; how we need
even more to have the courage of such a conviction and by our utmost

make it possible for those who sit in darkness before the closed tombs to see the great light that is shed forth from the open tomb of Christ!
No, we are not remembering the dead, whether th^ died for or against a good cause, we are not remembering what we are and what we have done, but we are remembering Christ, that like Paul, we may know nothing
save Christ and Ifim crucified. Christ is the hope of the world, but the dissemination of that hope depends on you!

This pqper is published by the 20th of every other month in the interest of Mel and Marguerite Huckins, missionaries to (^nawa. All communications are to be sent to Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Sapp, 1625 So. 8th St., Council Bluffs, Iowa.
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AT COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA

special Meetings
Two meetings designed to revive and strengthen the Christians were conducted in le Shima in cooperation with Bro. Izena, and in Imadomari,

our home village. The messages were based on questions that come up from time to time and greatly illuminatedthe minds of all who heard. The

topics were; Istberelife after death?"; "Where arethe spirits and souls
of the dead?"; "What is hell?"; "Is it possible for a person to be lost af

ter beginning the Christian walk?"; "Can a Christian know of his salva
tion for sure?"; and, "Are there many ways to Heaven or only one?"

Although the two weeks of meetings were notwell attended, those who did come expressed much interest and realized many truths for the first time. It is tragic that so many people are Christians and yet have failed to understand the great truths of the Bible. It is no wonder so many fall by the wayside whenthe newness of their Christian undertaking wears off!
How true it is that teachers will be held accountable for bringing a person

to a knowlec^e of salvation only to leave him without day by day instruc tion and examples for the Christian life. We have found that native lead
ers who have been Christians for five years are unable and inexperienced enough to lead the converts in the Christian walk.
We feel the messages will have their harvest in the near future among the non-Christians who attended. We had the messages translated and

mimeographed and gave them out to each person after the meeting every

night. The copies were also taken to the Christians who have been weak
and unfaithful. By doing this we believe they will know full well their heart's condition, and either return to the Lord's House, or will go back into the worldwithout excuse and in fullknowledge of what they are doing.
We thank all of you who upheld these meetings in prayer. There will yet be
results. Please continue

your prayers for the la bour that goes on among


these people.

The picture at the right is the graduating class of


the Christian kindergarten.
With the new enrollment

completed, the kindergar ten is on its 4th year with


108 students attending.
THIS WORK IS IMPORTANT.

Will you help it continue?


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GOVERNMENT
ORDER

Hinders the Work

Beginning immediately,
the CAcinawan government
has ordered that Church

meetings, kindergartens, and political meetings can not be held in the village meeting houses. This
seems like a direct blow

against the Church, as here-to-fore, Bible clas


ses have been welcom ed

by the village people and


leaders and the meeting houses gladly loaned for the use of such meetings.

As a result, nearly all of our Sunday Bibleclasses, as well as the other


Bible classes are affected. We hardlyknow what this will fully mean, but

one thing is certain unless homes are opened, we will be forced to close many classes or carry on in a haphazard way as weather permits outside meetings. We have a double problem here in Imadomarl, as the Christian kindergarten is affected by this new ruling and we have been given two
months to provide another meeting place for them.

The village leaders cannot understand such an order, but must comply.
Just this week they asked me to a conference to try and work out joint

plans for providing a meeting place for the kindergarten, as they value the teaching their children received. The village will provide the property and labor if we can provide enough funds to purchase the needed building
material. The full plans are not drawn as yet, but it is certain that we must have approximately $400.00 within two months or we may have to
discontinue the kindergarten.

We are confident there is an answer to this problem that threatens to hinder the Lord's work, so please pray with us and for us and help so that the Church can go on victorious.
BUILDING FUND LOAN

Again, a fewfriends have grasped the necessity ofpaying offthe build ing loan to Bro. Downey, now in language school, and have sent in their
help. The followir^ people and groups have contributed: Mrs. Irma Nor ton, Mrs. B. M. King, Mrs. S. W. Dickson (second gift) and the James
1:22 Bible Class of the Christian Church, Grandview, Washington; Brother

Noble LaVelle of North Bend, Or^on. The progress, faith, and help of these friends is a blessing. Won't many more of you respond quickly for the work of the Kingdom? (Ed.note; Bro. Huckins fails to mention that he and his family contribute eachmonth to this fund from their livingUnk.)

SCHOOL
With Tim coming to school agethis fall, we want to begin now to present
his need of tuition before our readers. Government school tuition is $250 , per school year in advance.

Then, too, we want to request your prayers concerning a vital need

that of a teacher who could come to teach the children here and also carry
on his or her own missionary work. The influence at the government school is anything but conducive to raising achild in the way he ought to go. For instance, to the American children, theOkinawans arethe "dirty Japs" and "bad soldiers" and this wears off on the missionary children to their
hurt and sorrow. Also, board and room is so insecure that Con has had to

move three times this year. So, for these and many other reasons, we need a teacher who would desire to teach missionary children, live in the village without many of the modern conveniences, and who could also have Bible classes with the people.

Please pray that a consecrated teacher will answer this call and then

support such a missionary teacher. Until a teacher is found, we will have


to use the government school or a Catholic sponsored school if the U.S. Government refuses to accept our children this next year.
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Con and Tim standing be


hind monument on leShima,
Mount Gusuku. The scen-

ery viewed from this point was chosen first place in the newspaper contest in covering all beauty spots in Okinawa.

Here's what

Marguerite Huckins are now available for DVB S, and other purposes. Tape recordings and colored slides; display items are also available.

Personal presentation of this work is possible within a reasonable dis


tance of Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Concerning any or all of these items, contact Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Sapp,
1625 So. 8th St., Council Bluffs, Iowa.

A complete financial statement will be sent upon request by Mr. & Mrs.
Sapp.

Set

^wiated

THORPE CHURCH OF CHRIST

Thorpe, Washington

Less than a month after the Thorp Church of Christ decided to spon

sor Mel and Marguerite Huckins as their living link missionaries to Ok


inawa, the church building burned to the ground. However, no one sug

gested cancelling their missionary commitment even though they were


faced with the construction of a new building.

For a few months the congr^ation met in the Ladies Club House and
started building "as the Lord supplied".

Twodevoted women: Mary Childsand Sarah Goodwin were responsible for the organization of the church in Thorpe on March 11, 1895; S. A.Kopp,
Pastor.

Meeting first in homes, then in a school house, they built their first building in 1897 with logs floated down a mill race. During these sixty two years, there have been 350 members, with about one hundred livii^
in and near Thorp now.

The congregation moved to the basement of the present building for


the Christmas services in 1950. In 1954 the floor of the sanctuary was

laid, and in 1956 pews were purchased. Bible class rooms are now being planned, and while the building is still not completed, missionary giving
is increasing year by year.

Jerry Rude, church treasurer, served as Forwarding secretary for


the Huckins for a number of years. Teddy W. Leavitt, veteran evange -

list is the present pastor. Mel's parents were members of this church
until they moved away last year.

As amission project for your VBS have "Christmas for Okinawa. '
You can decorate an artificial Christmas tree, and encourage the chil

dren to bring Christmas gifts for the children in Okinawa. Suggested items are; good used clothing; small light-weight toys; tablets; pen

cils; crayons: needles; thread; bandages and first-aid supplies; food


items such as dehydrated mashed potatoes, cake mixes; puddings, and gelatin desserts, candy and gum are especially welcome and should be wrapped in plastic bags. Send packages directly to:
Mel and Marguerite Huckins
Missionaries to CMnawa
Imadomari K u

Nakijin Son Okinawa, Byukyu Islands

Send money gifts to:

Mission to CMnawa

%Lloyd M. Sapp
1625 So. 8th St.

Council Bluffs, Iowa

FINANCIAL
Receipts:

STATEMENT
22.48 895.55

Balance February 28, 1957 March receipts April receipts


March disbursements

726.01
788.93

Disbursements:

April disbursements
Balance on hand April 30 Total furlough fund ^ril 30

727.32

127.79 160.00

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Among the People


Another important decision was made the first of May for the ongoing of
the Churchhere inlmadomari. The decision was made for the Church to meet

in the various homes of the members rather than to continue meeting in our
home. For a long time we have seen the falacyof missionaries or "Missions" building houses of worship for the people. If a Church is to grow and to be a witness and testimony in the community, it must be a self-supporting, selfpropagating and self-led Church. It is our goal to lead the people into a true indigenous Church. Accordingly, this first step was taken after months of teaching and instruction on personal living, evangelism, and consecration to
the- Lord.

This step has already strengthened the church here. More people have been contacted than was previously done. The worship of the Church is wit nessed by people in all parts of the village, thus giving them a better under standing of the meetings of the Church. Homes of non-Christians havebeen opened for the meetings, much to our surprise and joy. We see that the Lord is working in a greater way and will continue to uphold His Name, and to es tablish His Church among these people. Pray for the Church here and for the Church "in thy house" also.

Thanks Unto God


With great appreciation we thank each of you who have given so faithfully for the ongoing of the work here. We thank you who have sent in your offering only recently and for the first time. We are thankful because your offerings have enabled us to continue the work "out of the red" which is a great relief. Although there has not been a large balance at the end of each month, yet all bills have been paid when due, and for this we rejoice.
As of the 10th of June, a large financial burden was relieved when the fi

nal payment was sent in on the vehicle we are using so greatly in the work. We thank you who have been so faithful, thus enabling us to clear this debt.
With the completion of the vehicle obligation, there remains but one out

standing debt against the work, and that is the loan from Bro. Downey for the
garage unit. There are, of course, many other needs -such as, house repairs,
roof repairs, etc., that will require your continued faithfulness. Because of

your interest and care in this work in the past, we are confident that you will continue the expression of your love and concern that the remaining obliga
tions can be finished. God bless you.
MISSION EDUCATION HELPS!!

The above caption is true from any angle one would care to look at it,

but we particularly want to mention the "helps" that our secretary has on hand for mission education. The DVBS materials have already been reques ted by several groups and are in use at this time. Also requests have been
made for the colored slides, tape recordings, and display items which are also available. Please let you requests be made known to Mr. and Mrs.

Lloys Sapp and take advantage of these helps for mission education which
will also help.

Welcome Visitors
Although our home is Incomplete, andthe new garage unit still needs some finishing touches,the latchstringis always out. In fact, it has already opehed the door of our home and the garage to give temporary abode for four of our
co-laborers in Christ. You will remember that the Downey's were \\'ith us

nearly three months prior to their going to Japan for language study. It was during that time that the garage unit was begun and nearly finished through the gracious offer of Bro. Downey. Then when the Christman's were evicted
from their rented home in the Koza area, they came to live in the upper unit

of the garage until they returned home on furlough in June.

The 24th of May, Marguerite's sister and family, the Claire Boultons, arrived in Okinawa and stayed with us as they prepared for the final lap of

their journey to Miyako. It is wonderful to welcome new missionaries to the


field, and when the new missionaries are members of your own family, it is a
real thrill.

After an extensive furlough, Carl and Grace Fish returned to Okinawa on June 6th. We were so happy to renew our missionary fellowship with them

once again. They also made use of the garage unit until they were able to se cure housing in the Souththe same house, in fact, that they built and lived in before going home on furlough. They rejoiced in tliis blessing of being able to
secure their own home which had been bought and sold several times during their furlough.

Occasionally a ship on which our missionaries are traveling calls at Naha post and we are privil^ed to see them for a tew hours. We enjoyed a bri ei
visit with Dick and Melba Lash enroute to Korea on June 15th. We wish them

God's blessing as they being their missionary work.


As we said before, the latchstring is always outso drop in and see us
any time.

Going Forward
Under the caption of "A Trial of Faith" carried in this paper (Vol. 5^2)^ we told you of the burden of a young Christian man, and requested prayer on his behalf. Now we want to bring just aglimpse of this young man as his faith is being strengthened on the way back. He returned to the village to visit his home the other day and came to see us. He talked with me for over an hour
about the difficulties of young people's faith and their lack of assurance. He

left with a greater understanding of Christian growth and a stronger faith, but
the road ahead is still difficult. Please contine your effectual, fervent pray

ers for this young man that he will be strengthened from on high and use his T^fitvflrgity training to bring glory to God.
THE HOLD OF HOKUSAN!!!!

(See Vol. 5, No. 2, March 1957) The hold of Hokusan is till mighty, but we see evidence here and there that this grasp of Satan is being weakened on the hearts and lives of some. Pray, pray, PRAY for these souls that the shackles of the past will be broken and the bondage of sin overcome by the mighty working of Christ.

"To Seek and To Save That Which Was Lost"


In our preparation for missionary service, there was one lessonthatwas stressed by our language teachers: "You must study the language of the peo ple among whom you work, so that you can understand them and be able to effectively teach them. "We have learned this lesson the hard way during the seven years we have been laboring among the people of Okinawa. We were never financially able to attend language school. This, coupled with the wideopen door of evangelism at the time of our coming out here, prevented us from getting a working knowledge of the language. As the years have gone by, we have acquired enough to carry on business and most other daily mat ters, but we have been bound to interpreters for the teaching of the Gospel. We have known for many months that no effective work could be done without the language, but have had to carry on the best we could. Now the time has come when we must make definite plans to study the language if the work of Christ is to go forward among these people. Without the language, the work will continue ina mediocre way,with misunderstandings,unqualified,incap able and improperly trained native workers, which will actually hinderthe Lord's work and result in weak and improperly instructed followers.

We have prayed much about our need for greater language study, andwe believe that the Lord is opening up a way to this end. We pursued several

possibilities for language study Ixjre, but could findno teacherwho was quali
fied or had time to teach us. Finally, we were led to discuss the matter with one of the Christian Kindergarten teachers who taught primary school for

several years prior to her marriage. She lives here in the village and has

the time to teach us. We therefore plan to send her to the Naganuma School of the Japanese Language in Tokyo, Japan, where Bro. Downey is now study ing, to observe the teaching methods and program of the school. She will

then return to teach us, beginning this September. We cannot go to Japan,


due to the costs involved, but with the help of the Lord, we will be able to study here now. It may be somewhat slower than going full time to school,
as we must continue much of the work that we are now doing, but we feel that with time a far greater work can be done for the Lord here in Okinawa.

Please pray with us concerning this great need. Some funds will also be

needed to send the teacher to Japan for the few weeks necessary to prepare
her for the teaching. Also, she will need a salary increase above her Kind
ergarten salary. We estimate that $100 will be sufficient to send her to To

kyo, supply her needs while there and return her to Okinawa. About $25will be needed for books and teaching materials. Her salary will need to be in creased by $15 per month. Won't you please help us so that a greater and far
more effective work can be done?

PLEASE Pi^AY for Mrs. Lloyd


Sapp who is recovering from a

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doing for the Lord in her home,

serious operation, that she will


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ISome of you have been so faithful and so helpful and we do thank you and praise God for your support both in prayer and finances. But, so many have given nothing toward these needs or even toward the general mission expen ses. Brethren, we have been faithful stewards of what has been received. The work is hard and slow, but we are pressing on. We have no showy re port to send out. We labour by faith in God and in the Church of Christ. Won't you please keep your faith in God and your faith in us and give of your time and substance for this work? We do not like to request financial aid, but when funds do not come in; when regular funds become slow and then stop, the needs here press and cannot be met, so we must make these requests known. Please consider this article prayerfully; examine yourself, and wait iq)on the Lord in prayer to the end that the message of Christ can be effectively
given to the people in these districts.
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They Speak
When it became apparent that our interpreter would have to return home
for a month's leave of absence from the work, I finally made a decision that

had trouble me for many, many months: that of the need to speak and teach in the Japanese language myself, without the use of an interpreter. The days of effective work with interpreters are over. On every hand men ask
me to speak to them in their own language, without the use of an interpreter.
We could have more adult classes if we knew the language, and a greater

personal work could be done. I decided that although my knowledge of the language is far from perfect, that I would go ahead and use what I do know,
and with the help of the other workers, be able to get by until a better grasp
of the language could be obtained.

The first message required hours of study and speaking toget the proper accents, intonations, and pauses in the language. Although it was not so

good, the people did understand and it was a beginning. The second mes sage was somewhat better delivered, but a long road lies ahead of us in the use of the language and that the message of Christ can go out to many unhin
dered by the inabilities of the speakers.

This paper is published by the 20th of every other month in the inter est of Mel and Marguerite Huckins, missionaries to Okinawa. All
communications are to be sent to Mr. and Mrs. LloydSapp, 1625 So.
8th St., Council Bluffs, Iowa.
SECOND CLASS MAIL PRIVILEGES AUTHORIZED COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA.

KINDERGARTEN
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BIBLE CLASSES
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tian kindergarten. After much prayer, and duringwhich time

weknow thatmanyof youwere


also praying, we went to the

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mayor of each village and discussed the law with him. In every case, the mayors could not understand the full purpose of the law, but after deliberat ing upon it and other laws, they came to the same conclusion, that the law guaranteeing freedom of religion in Okinawa had to be upheld also. They then gave us permission to continue Christian teaching indefinitely in the meeting houses. They interpreted the government law to mean that if they give permission for any one religion to be taught, then they must accept all. It is our hope and prayer that the teachings of Christ can be seen to be far superior to any other religion and idea of man so that the people can come to
a knowledge of salvation without the recognition of any and all worldly reli gions that stem from the vain thoughts and imaginations of men. We thank you all for praying with us on this matter, but please do not stop praying; the victory is not yet won. These people need Christ but it will take
time and consecrated laborers and help to the end that the Lord can call out a people unto His Name.

The Kindergarten is still unsettled, but the entire village is now concer
ned. No funds have been received for the plea we made to build a suitable

building, so somehow the village is attempting to raise enough funds to build. This is a difficult task for them but we shall watch, wait, and encourage them and see what can be done. After we have prayed about the matter much more, we believe that if the village can provide the funds as well as the mater ials and labor, then it will become an incentive for the Church to also plan to do its own work on their building when needed. Please pray that the Kinder garten will be able to continue and that someway, somehow, a building will be
constructed.

The New Arrival


A seven pound two ounce baby boy named Robin Rei (Rei is the Japanese root word for worship) was born to us May 30 at theRyukuyu Army Hospital. He is a strong healthy little boy and Marguerite is feeling well. (See front
picture.)

MATERIALISM

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Evangelism

Apicture and the following portion of the caption J^peared in the local news paper, the "Morning Star", dated 25 June 1957. A new kindergarten building was dedicated by one denominational group on the island which cost $27,500. The furnishings cost $2,500. The building contains only four rooms and will accomodate only 100 Okinawan students with six teachers. Each child will al so be required to pay a tuition charge of Y200. ($1.66) per month.
We also recall that another group just completed a $40,000 church building for the Okinawans. Another group was alloted over $17,000 just to b^n a work which meant building a home and church building. Other groups have spent into the hundreds of thousands on buildings and various other projects
for the Okinawans.

When we view the mighty material works that these groups have done and then see the confusion brought upon the people by so many man-made doctrines and precepts; when people say, "Why a certain other groi?) is doing so much, so why don't you?"; or they say, "The HucWns have no power to do a strong work because they have no money", we can't help butwonder whatis the matter
with the Church of Christ.

The Church of Christ has the message, pure and simple. We believe in the establishment of the pure and simple New Testament Church, We believe that this can only be done by leadingthe people from the very first into the full indigenous principle. But, Brethren, this indigenous principle does not excuse the Church of Christ from helping, from giving, from sacrificing for the sake of the Gospel of Christ so that His Church can be established.

The denominational groups, and even others of the Church, have gone to the extreme in making an open show of their material works for the praise of men. They start out with a large fund; thqr ask for more; they get what they
want. Brethren, even though their motives and policies are not in agreement

with the New Testament principles, yet their giving, their care of the mission aries needs should causethe Church of Christto hang its head in shame. Yes, there are building projects that require support, there are other needs, but
the same needs are identical with the denominational groups.
sacrifice.

The difference

lies in the passion for missions and this passion is backed up by giving and

Brethren, our needs have not been great, in fact very small, compared to

others of our own people. We have requested funds for four years to finish our house and only four people responded. The inside of our house has not been touched; a ceiling is needed; a partition is needed; there is no plumbing
in the housenot even a sink (a gift recently did enable us to purchase one

which we hope eventually to be able to install); and the roof is badly in need of repair. We appealed for fimds to pay off the gracious loan of Bro. Downey on the much needed garage unit, and so far only four people have responded. We wrote of the need of the kindergarten and so far have had no response.

Get

Aequsinted

Christian Church of Grandview, Washington

The Christian Church of Grandview, Washington has been a Living-Link

support forquite some time. Their support comes from part of the tithe of their regular offerings. We do ^preciate their concern and faithfulness.
When asked why they believed in supporting missions, the reply was: "Be
cause Christ said 'Go'. We who cannot go can assist those who can and will.

Our former pastor, G. W. Schmid, knew Marguerite's parents, hence the tie.
Now we have known them and love them.

This church was organized only eleven years ago by Brother Schmid with about 30 members. Alter meeting two years in the Legion Hall, they con structed a basement. Now, after three years, they have finished this present
structure with a value of about $30,000.

Charles Graybealis now the minister of this fine congregation of about 130 members. Their average attendance is nearly 100 for Bible School, 80 for church. They say they have had their share of rough going but now are hoping for better things to come. We pray God's blessing upon their labors, and say "Thank you" for your support.

financial

STATEMENT

May Receipts

Plus April Balance

$ 641.39
127.79 769.18
75 9.00

Less Disbursements BALANCE

10.18

June Receipts

703.07

Plus May Balance


Less Disbursements
BALANCE

10 .18
713.25

710. 37
2. 88

Seedtime and Harvest


NOVEMBER 1957
VOL. 5 NO. 6

"They should leara our language to preach to maiQr people.


Chie Nakamoto

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and ^/\/(axquexitt. <^uckini


in OKINAWA

ESTA8USHING SELF-SUPPORTING. SELF.


PROPOGATiNG NEW TESTAMENT CHURCHES

Message
FROM CHIE SSMSEI

(see covet picture)

Before, I was a person who didn't know God and so I was lost, having be come a slave of sin and having many sins of the world. I spent every day with jealousy and evil intention. Four years ago, in March of 1954, I was able to know Jesus, who is the Saviour of all people, through Mr. Huckins. Since that time, I have had many joys and much consolation the love of God as a
Christian.

Since June of last year, I have taught children, training them in the kinder garten as well as working for Mr. Huckins as a Japanese language teacher for the past two months. I wish to make them to imderstand well the Okinawan people teaching them to speak the Japanese language well. I hope they can lead many people who are still in sin through their Japanese. I am sorry I have such poor knowledge to match the eagerness of these who think th^ should learn our language to preach to many people. But, I believe God always leads me and gives me strength to teach Japanese each day. i

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It has been said that a smile is understood in every language. This may be true, but to imderstand the people and to be imderstood by the people, there

must be the communication ofthoughts which can only beachiev^ through the
language of the people. It is possible to "get by" with an interpreter, but to be really understood and to understand others, a personal command of the language is essential. We have "gotten and others continue to "get by" with interpreters and an inaccurate usage of the language, but "getting by" does not reach the people. When Phillip "opened his mouth" he began to teach he did not begin to "get by". And so it is that we are engrossed in the study of the Japanese language in addition to continuing the work already begun. Even in the short time we have been studying formally, we can notice defin ite progress in our imderstanding and more accurate use of the langu^e. It is this accurate usage for which we are striving, so that when we teach the people, they will know what we are saying and will be able to understand clearly the Word of God.
Chie Sense! is an excellent teacher and keeps pushing us on into further work and study. She is careful to help and make corrections, but then moves us along to keep the material fresh and interesting. The Kanji characters are most interesting to write and read. They become difficult at times, but we must grasp their usage if we are to use the language. Continue to pray for us that we will be able to speak accurately.

SCHOOL
Mrs. Velma Grove, pictured at right, is one of the most import tantpeople Id Cotmyaad Timmy's life right now. She is their school teacher on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons,and theirinspiration, along with a little parental

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appreciatedmorethan wecansay,
Mrs. Grove's offer to

childrenI started to say, in her ' spare time, but she hasn't any of that. She is doing this in addition to her full teaching week in one of the Ele mentary Dependent schools, and a heavy schedule of English classes among the Okinawans. Then, as if it were not enough to have crowded us into her al ready too busy life, she insists on donating half her time.

Velma Grove's first love is Okinawa and the Okinawan people; perhaps her second love is teaching. She is intensely interested In seeing educated young
people take their place as well qualified teachers, and has invested in the li

ves of a number of these by supporting them in the Ryulq^u University.


So-we are happy to introduce to you someone who is almost another

member of our missionary family, Mrs. Velma Grove!

s This paper is published by the 20th of every other month In the ^ ^ interest of Mel and Marguerite Hucklns, missionaries to CScin- ^ ^ awa. All communications are to be sent to Mr. &Mrs. Lloyd ^

^ Sapp, 1625 So. 8th St., Council Bluffs, Iowa. % SECOND CLASS MAIL PRIVILEGES AUTHORIZED
^ AT COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA

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Truth

or

Error

Quite often we are asked such questions as: "Just what kind of work are

you doing?"or "How is the Bible teaching received by the Okinawanpeople?"


or "Do theOkinawans actually give upthe centuries old religious customs and

beliefs and completely turn to Christianity?" Thefirst question is a simple


one to answer, as westate that our work is first and foremost that ofpresenting Christ and the message of salvation to the people of these islands. How

ever, the latter questions are not as easy to answer. They must be given much consideration since the ^e and quality of the evangelism and methods

used must beunderstood. This alsoincludes the abilitiesandin somany cases


the inabilities, training, and age, of the "evangelists."

For example,few indeed, are the "evangelists "who make any issue of the
ancient Satanic customs and beliefs that keep the people boundin fear and su perstition. In a previous article, "The Hold of Hokusan", see Seedtime and

Harvest of March 1957, we presented to you the case of one who pretended to be a Christianand yet led in thepaganworship of the village and how wedealt
with her. She is typical of so many convertsjvho have beei told that it is all right to continue such worship in the beginning of their "Christian" life be

cause later on when they grow up in thefaith they will be able to more easily
leave the old way and worship only the true God. Other teachers tell their converts it is all right to attend the various paganworship rites andceremonies

if, while the others are prayingto heathen gods, they pray to the true God. Both of these teachings are false anddeceiving andat themostproduce weak ad
unstable converts who do not strengthen the cause of Christ in these islands.
Continual pleas for support are being made for such teachers who seem to be

growing in popularity, as great numbers ofclasses are reported and many


baptisms chalkedup. Most of the converts are girls, and few of them over

Junior high school age. The greatest percentage ofthese being too young to fully understand Christian principles and Uving, soon drift away from the Church when friends and relatives b^n to question them about false worship
and other customary habits.

The quality of the teachersalmost invariably determines thequality of the converts. Recently it has been announced, a middle-aged man was engaged to r^resent the teachings of the Church of Christ. This same man has rep resented a sect of the Holiness Pentecostal, the Methodist, and Episcopal Churches in turn, as he was successively paida little higher salary at each

change. This man was turned down some sixyears ago by us as not being

properly taught or able to teach the true New Testament teachings, but is
now set forth by another missionary as the leader of the Church of Christ in one area. Again, another teacher-student has been presented with a plea for

$30.00 support monthly. This teacher enteredBible Seminary from our vil
lage before she was a Christian. She returned home on the weekends but did

not attend the Church services here in her home village. When I asked wl^
she did not come to the Churchservices, thinking that she was a Christian, she said, "I am not a Christian yet, so I do not have to come. When asked.

when did she intend to become a Christian she answered, "Oh, maybe I will be baptized at summer camp time." She was baptized, not by me, and shortly
thereafter b^an "evangelizing". She was present the night that we had session discussed in the above named issue of Seedtime and Harvest, and was quite put out at us for teaching that a person must put away all forms of false religion and ungodliness when they become a Christian. She* said that if we continued to teach this, no one would come to hear the teaching. We have since learned that she continues to worship at the family god shelf as she "evangelizes"for Christ. We find this same attitude is also the teaching of nearly all the denominational pastors, teachers, and apparently even many of the missionaries. The theory

is that there will be many "converts'" if the teachers stay away from controver
sial subjects, such as false gods, ancestor worship, bad habits, etc. With the teaching of Christianity becoming more difficult as liberal ideas undermine the truth of the Gospel and unqualified teachers spread a part gospel,
we are more determined than ever to teach the whole Gospel at all times. Yes, the work is and will be slow. It may mean teaching one or two rather than large groups, but one thing is sure, we will be able to answer all the above questions in a quick and definite manner to the glory of God and His church. We have had to dismiss two workers, but we are carrying on with a clear conscience and the knowledge that the Gospel is going forth in an unadulterated manner. We are shunned by former friends and gossiped about by earlier converts who have ac cepted the more liberal teaching along with their salaries, but we want you to know that our teaching is the truth of the Gospel that demands a life separate from the ways of custom, pagan religions, and habits. The people will receive the Gospel, but slowly, and they will give up all pagan beliefs when properly taught over a long period of time, and when they can see that other Christians also have made the complete and full surrender to Christ. By our fruits are we known and certainly truth or error will also be known.

FITCH'S VIQIT
OKINAWA
ON WORLD TOUR !!

We enjoyed very much a short visit from Alger and Betty Fitch when they
stopped off at Okinawa on their world tour. They were enthusiastic about their
trip this far and greatly anticipating the remainder of it.

The Churchesat homeshould profit in the wayof missionary education as a result of this firsthand observation of the various fields, and the information
gained from it.

POST SCRIPT
Several weeks have gone by now since Typhoon "l-aye" wrought her havoc amongthese islands, but the task of cleaning up and repairing is nowhere near being finished. The trash has been cleaned up, destroyed houses have been torn down and the good materials sorted out, but only a few houses have been re-constructed. The relatives of each home form work gangs and take each house of the clan in turn. Now and then, a few are called from each gang to join together and form another temporary group to take care of some special need. The men of the village thought of our home where I was trying to make repairs by myself, and decided that a special team should be assembled to put on our new roof before any more storms came along. Accordingly, twelve men arrived early one morning and went to work ripping up the remaining old metal roof, nailing down furring strips and then putting on the new roof. The Chris tian workers all put in theirtime preparing the meals for the men, as is their custom, and with two good meals downed, the men finished our roof by night fall. We are so grateful for this unexpected help, and thankful that the men

on

Typhoon

Faye

felt the work was one way in which they could show some of their appreciation
for the many kindnesses and assistance we have found occasion to extend to
them.

There are many things yet to be repaired. Two carpenters have found time to begin making the new windows and storm shutters for our home and garage unit. The workers spent several days sorting books, carrying them outside to dry in the sun, turning overthe material as itdried withthe hope of salvag ing some of the teaching materials that were damaged by the typhoon. Books and teaching matter covered the floors and our yard for several days during
this operation. Many are usable, but that is about all that can be said for them. Several of our language books were nearly ruined, but we will be able to finish
the term with them.

As yet we do not know of all

who have prayed for us during


this need, nor all the Chris tians who have given to helpmeet the cost of repairs, but we know

thatprayershavegoneupand that help is coming, so we will say "thank you" for what you have done. The need is great, but we know that it will be supplied fully.
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fYPHOON SALVAGE ~

Teaching Materials

GOOD

NEWS
"As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country." We have been o verjoyed by recent news of the wonderful response to our plea for help in r^airing the exten sive typhoon damage. It is so good to know that needed re pairs and replacements can be
made without the concern of in

debtedness.

We do not havethe

latest figures from our secre tary on the receipts, butweare

confident that the goal will be reached. Anything over the re quested amount will be usedto help the Okinawans. Our sincerest thanks to all who have

helped.

Juvenile Delinquency

in Okinawa

A few years ago we could have truthfully made the statement that juven

ile delinquency was little heard of in this island. Now, even our quiet coun tryside is almost terrorized by a "gang" from a nearby village. One girl has already been assaulted and the Junior School has ordered that girl stu
dents must not be out alone after 5:00 o'clock. Four of our own Christian

workers were accosted by the gang leader himself on their way home the other night. They have been invading our village nightly between midnight
and 3:00 A.M.

The following quotation is taken from an article in the November 7th Morning Star. "A 'deliberation council' on crime prevention and juvenile

delinquency will begin a one month drive on November 10th to cut crimes
and youthful misdeeds.

Planning a three-pronged drive, the coimcil announced that it would (I) promote youth activities by building play areas and developing organized sports; (2) improve working conditions among youth; (3) the council will al so encourage 'the ladies from the red-light districts' to ply their trades with decorum so that impressionable youths are not unduly influenced, the
council said. "*

*The Council referred to is Okinawan, not American.

FINANCIAL August Balance September Receipts September Disbursements September DEFICIT

STATEMENT

49,76
740.84

1,145.67
355.07

October Receipts (other than emergency)


October Emergency Receipts
TOTAL OCTOBER RECEIPTS

1,524. 13 1,083.51
2, 107.64 1,912.83

Total October Disbursements

(including emergency fund)


Balance
694 81

Less September Deficit


TOTAL BALANCE FURLOUGH FUND

355.07

$ 446.60

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BABY TENDER'ER (Con and Robin)

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