SALISBURY

HERALD
P. O. Box 825

Forwarding Address: Mr. & Mrs. Walter L. Spratt

Field Address:
P. O. Box 3950

Carl Junction, Missouri 64834

Salisbury, Rhodesia
Bruce and Karolyn AmmermHTi_ CARTHAGE, MISSOURI

February - 1976

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VBS materials, including coloring books, will be available to those who request them early.

Also if you would like a calendar from Rhodesia, please contact our forwarding agents. Possibly some
were lost in the mail.

Dear Friends,

This is our first letter to you in the New Year. Let me first take this opportun ity to thank the many of you who wrote to us at Christmas. We received many bea utiful cards and letters. Gradually we will answer each one. We also appreciate the parcels of personal things and monetary gifts. It is certainly very touching to be remembered in this way. It makes our years of association together even more
meaningful. If at any time, you have sent something to us and have not received a note of thanks, please check with us to see if it has arrived. The postal service,

especially in December, was very poor.

lected to acknowledge your gift.

We wouldn't want you to think we had neg

This month has seen the beginning of Scripture classes again in the African schools of Salisbury. We added a new school to our list this year. It is St. Peter's, a Roman Catholic Secondary or High School. We feel very thrilled with this oppor tunity to enter the school on Wednesdays and teach a large group(more than thirty young people). This brings the number of schools to 5 that we visit each week. My largest class has 51 bright-faced, eager boys and girls. They respond so well to action choruses, Bible stories and questions.
Sunday was a day of special joy to us in our services. Since we still haven't been able to get the church building started, because of red tape and delays in the survey of the site, we still meet in an open area of Glen Norah. There is a big ant
hill on the side, with a large shade tree. But the rains still cause trouble at times.

Sunday, however, the skies were clear and blue. People began arriving early. We filled up the VW Kombi with more than should have been allowed. Some waited for friends to accompany them to church and arrived just as we were closing the meet ing. But nearly 70 people were present, a record for our group there. Everyone was so enthusiastic and interested. We all felt really blessed after the meeting.
From there we went back to Hatfield, the area where we live, and shared in a mon

thly fellowship dinner with the European brethren. That evening was fellowship and preaching at the college, with the Europeans. I always play the piano for that group in the evenings. So our Sundays are quite varied and interesting. Last week we took a new evangelist to Hunyani, where our new congregation is meeting. We found a small room for him and introduced him to the Christians there. When we were finished with our introductions, the leader stood up, as if to close. He said that he had something to say now that the new man was there. He said that it wasn't good for a new resident to begin his month by going from place to place, borrowing money for food until pay day came. So he said that the Christians (about 15 or so) had collected some money to help the evangelist. It came to Rhode-

sian $3.40, which was a great sacrifice for these people.

It was a tremendous ges

ture of good will on their part. We are looking for a small house to buy, as a base for the church. Hopefully, it will have a rather large living room, and the church group can meet there for now. Then we will make application for one of the church sites which will be granted in the coming months.

The Don Mechem family from Zambia are visiting in Salisbury this week. They came down to visit doctors and dentists. I was happy for him to accompany me on Wednesday evening to Highfield for our mid-week study and prayer time. As usual, the minister asked me if I thought that Don would like to speak to the group. I al ways feel bad for the visitor, though I understand the custom. It doesn't give you
time to prepare, but it is done simply through respect. If someone has come from far away, they always want to give him the time to share whatever is on his heart. Don very willingly spoke to the group, after a time of good singing together.

Since last writing, the children have gone back to school.

This is the beginning

of the new year. Amy is in Form I (High School), and Tod is now in Standard IV (Grade 6). It just doesn't seem possible. Amy is working hard, and doing well in
French and Africaans. Her main interests, however, are tennis and school choir.

Tod is impatiently waiting for the soccer season to begin. In the meantime, he spends a little time on school work, and is interested in athletics and swimming. Last evening, he said that they had to run six miles in athletics. I really doubted
that.

The lessons for Series II, on Bible Survey, are now coming back from the

press, so we will be sending them out soon.

Karolyn has resumed meetings

with
and

the African ladies in Glen Norah. Special thanks to the Dederick (Missouri) Atlanta (Missouri) women for materials and sewing needs for this group.

May God bless you all.

for us.

Thanks again for remembering uis.

The Lordis caring

The world is in a troubled condition.

We all must draw near to Him.

Yours in His Service,

Bruce and Karolyn

This lady shows the quilt she is making at

the February meeting.
Receipts;
Dec. 1 balance

Receipts;

79.61
3439.80

Jan.

1 balance

243. 11

Dec. receipts
To account for Balances;

Receipts

$3519.41
Balances;

1781. 95 2025.06

Receipts Expenses
Expenses; Salary & Christmas gift Postage
CAM

$3519.41
3276. 30
243. 1 1

Receipts Expenses
Expenses; Salary
CAM

2025.06
2015.00

10. 06 660.00
1355.00

$760.00
16. 30
2500.00

2015. 00

$3276.30

Please send changes of address to:

Fairview Christian Church
125 E. Fairview

2nd class postage paid at Carthage,

Missouri. Published bimonthly by the
First Christian Church, Main & Chest-

Carthage, Missouri 64836

Contributors:

nut, Carthage, Missouri 64836

FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE AMMERMANS FOR DECEMBER AND JANUARY'76

First Christian Church, Carthage, Missouri Westridge Christian Church, Raytown, Missouri Union Avenue Christian Church, Moberly, Missouri
Westside Christian Church, Berryville, Arkansas

Mr. & Mrs. Earl Meyers, Garnett, Kansas First Christian Church, Mableton, Georgia Christian Church, Ramsey, Illinois

(Thanks to those individuals who give through their local church.)

Mr. & Mrs. Jack Richardson, Moberly, Missouri

Christian Church, Atlanta, Missouri Milford Christian Church, Milford, Missouri Mrs. Sam Whiteman, Drexel, Missouri Mr. & Mrs. Gene Underwood, Strafford, Missouri

Christian Church, Cambridge City, Indiana

Christian Church, Garnet, Kansas Christian Church, Marshfield, Missouri Mr. & Mrs. Gene Farr, Marshfield, Missouri Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Owens, Cincinnati, Ohio

Missionary Guild, First Christian Church, Carthage, Missouri Mr. & Mrs. Dale Sponsler, Marshfield, Missouri
Ambassadors, Christian Church, Lamar, Missouri

Mr. & Mrs. Norm Thompson, Lamar, Missouri Mr. & Mrs. Henry Schmidt, Marshfield, Missouri Christian Church, Jasper, Missouri First Christian Church, Lamar, Missouri
First Christian Church, Dalhart, Texas

Master's Messengers, St. Louis Christian College

Joy Class, Christian Church, Greensfork, Indiana

Willis St. Church, Prescott, Arizona

Christian Church, Oregon, Missouri Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Ward, Knightstown, Indiana Mrs. Gladys Sourbeer, Bakersfield, California
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Ammerman, Florissant, Missouri

Mr. & Mrs. V. C. Ammerman, Cambridge City, Indiana Mr. & Mrs. Walter Goodman, Webb City, Missouri
Christian Church, Gilbert , Arkansas

Fairview Christian Church, Carthage, Missouri

Friends

Mr. & Mrs. William V. Jackson, Atlanta, Missouri

Christian Church, Greensfork, Indiana First Christian Church, Carl Junction, Missouri Christian Church, Centerville, Ohio Clifford H. Smieth, Belmont, Ohio Naomi Whiteman, Drexel, Missouri Crestwood Christian Church, St. Louis, Missouri
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Siemens, Renwick, Iowa

Highland Christian Church, Kennewick, Washington

Jacksonburg Christian Church, Cambridge City, Indiana College Heights Christian Church, Joplin, Missouri Marietta Smith, Louisville, Kentucky

SALISBURY

HERALD
P. O. Box 825

Forwarding Address:

Mr. & Mrs. Walter L. Spratt

Field Address;
P. O. Box 3950

Carl Junction, Missouri 64834

Salisbury, Rhodesia Bruce and Karolyn Ammermaf

Vol. 12 No. 2

CARTHAGE, MISSOURI

April - 1976

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Bruce,

Rupert

Some of the children at one of the

schools in Glen Norah

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Dear F'riends and Loved Ones,

"Without faith it is impossible to please Him" (Hebrews 11:6).

This small word

is a mighty important ingredient in our lives--especially as we all want to please God. Without this faith we have no hope of coming before God on the Day of Judg ment, at least not in confidence and trust. These are days when-a Living Faith is essential in order to combat fear and temptation. It seems as if everywhere in the world that the powers of darkness are pressing in. We have no power of our own to dispel the darkness. There is no way, except through Christ, to face each day
with hope and joy.

It is a real joy to have another opportunity of writing to each of you this month. Sometimes when we only write every other month I forget what has happened in the

weeks before. Each week has been filled up with activities. We are just thankful
that we can be a part of this important work for the Lord here in Rhodesia. Our

lives have been richly blessed over the past years because of the privilege of being
here and sharing the Gospel with these people.

The last week of January our family journeyed to Mashoko Mission, where I preached a week-end Revival meeting at the Secondary School. I also played the piano for the services. We had a wonderful time of fellowship there. Then the 1st
Sunday of March we went north to Karoi to meet with the African brethren. We

used to work with these people when we lived at Chidamoyo, and a pressing invita tion had come since last year to return for a good visit. Also in April I was invit ed to DeWure Secondary School, Gutu, for a singing session with the students there. This school is led by the Doug Johnson family, and the Ura Grovers. I took two Af

rican friends from town with me, and we all shared in the two services. We sang special songs, taught them new choruses, had devotions, and generally had a good
:time. What a privilege to share in this way.

Coming up this month is our regular mission meeting--this time to be held in Salisbury the 18th and 19th of April. This involves planning programs, meals, ac commodation, etc. But it is nice to get together with our co-workers off and on through the year. School will be out the 9th of April, so all the kids will be free for about four weeks. Their school term is quite busy, with heavy assignments and
lots of activities. So they are always ready for vacation.

I suppose that you would be a bit disappointed if I didn't mention something about Rhodesia in this letter. From all the letters we have received, it is apparent that Rhodesia has been in the forefront of the news lately. This should make us glow with all the publicity, but it hasn't been that kind of news. We are naturally touched with your concern for us. Thank you all for your letters and cards. Today I can safely say that things are seemingly quiet here. The terrorist war still goes on up on the border and a lot of suffering has been caused to a lot of people. I wish I could tell you just what the future will hold for this country, but I have no idea. I won't even attempt to discuss the rights and wrongs of this whole situation.
My understanding is too limited. Please don't be over-concerned about all of us

here. We are confident that the Lord will take care of us. The work is going

a-

head full-steam. We haven't been hindered at all through these difficulties. We anticipate entering new areas and beginning new programs. Just don't leave us at

this time, or don't forget to keep us in your prayersand support. We need you more
than ever right now.

You will all be pleased to know that the survey for the new church building has

been completed. That is one more stage completed. However, we now waitforthe site plans to be sent to as before the actual building plans can be finished.
Our VBS lessons are now available from Bro. Spratt, our forwarding agent. These involve a lesson background, biographical sketch, and pictures to colour.
Also included is a new set of slides dealing with our recent activities in Salisbury.

Part of the set is especially geared to young people in VBS, but all of youwouldenjoy seeing the slides in your groups. So, when you are having a mission meeting, or a youth gathering featuring missions, please write to Bro. Spratt and request
the slides. Ask for 1976 Slide Set.

Our schedule of Scripture classes in the African schools will stop after this week for the school holidays. One of my classes has grown unbelievably. Last week I had 133 children in one classroom which normally holds about 40 children. These- students are so eager. They love to "I'm a 'Trampin'" and "If Yon're Hap py and You Know It". It is a bright spot of my week when I visit the schools. Thanks again for each letter and kind thought.
you with much thankfulness for His goodness.
Yours in His Service,

May God take care of youandfill

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February

March

Receipts:
Feb. 1 Balance

Receipts: $ 10.06
1429.00
March 1 balance 34.41

Feb. Receipts

March Receipts

3373.97

$1439.06 Fxpenses:
Insurance

$3408.38 Expenses: Salary Printing

CAM

89.65
660.00 655.00

$660. 00
12. 25

Salary
CAM

2655. 00

$1404. 65
BALANCES:

$3327.. 25
BALANCES:

Receipts Expenses

$1439. 06
1404.65

Receipts Expense s

$3408. 38
3327.25

$ $34.41

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HEISRISg
"Because 1 Hue,

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you shall Hoe

Please send changes of address to:

Fairview Christian Church
125 E. Fairview

2nd class postage paid at Carthage, Missouri. Published bimonthly by the

First Christian Church, Main & Chest-

Carthage, Missouri 64836

Contributors:

nut, Carthage, Missouri 64836

FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE AMMERMANS FOR FEBRUARY AND MARCH '76

Mr. & Mrs. Gene Underwood, Strafford, Missouri Crestwood Christian Church, St. Louis, Missouri Christian Church, Carl Junction, Missouri Mrs. Sam Whiteman, Drexel, Missouri Milford Christian Church, Milford, Missouri

First Christian Church, Carthage, Missouri Union Avenue Christian Church, Moberly, Missouri Christian Church, Ramsey, niinois Mr. & Mrs. Barney Eagon, Lamar, Missouri
Ambassadors, First Christian, Lamar, Missouri

0DDD

Christian Church, Jasper, Missouri

Christian Church, Atlanta, Missouri

Christian Church, Cambridge City, Indiana

Mr. & Mrs. Norman Thosmpson, Lamar, Missouri Master's Messengers, Florissant, Missouri

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Christian Homebuilders, Cambridge City, Indiana Mr. & Mrs. Dale Sponsler, Marshfield, Missouri Missionary Guild, First Christian, Carthage, Missouri First Christian Church, Oregon, Missouri G. O. Tease, Marietta Smith, Louisville, Kentucky
Willis Street Church of Christ, Prescott, Arizona Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ammerman, Florissant, Missouri

Mr. & Mrs. C. M. Wattenbarger, Lamar, Missouri

Christian Church, Morristown, Ohio

Mr. & Mrs. V. C. Ammerman, Cambridge City, Indiana

Mr. & Mrs. F. J. King, Gilbert, Arkansas

First Christian Church, Mableton, Georgia

Park Church of Christ, Goldfield, Iowa

Fairview Christian Church, Carthage, Missouri Mr. & Mrs. Walter Goodman, Webb City, Missouri
First Christian Church, Lamar, Missouri

Jacksonburg Christian Church, Cambridge City, Indiana

Mr. & Mrs. Willis Case, Marchfield, Missouri Christian Church, Centerville, Indiana

Westside Christian Church, Berryville, Arkansas

Christian Church, Garnett, Kansas

Westridge Christian Church, Raytown, Missouri

Christian Church, Greensfork, Indiana Bethlehem Chruch of Christ, Cincinnati, Ohio Mr. St Mrs. Myron Williams, Topeka, Kansas First Christian Church, Dalhart, Texas Mr. St Mrs. Kenneth Owens, Cincinnati, Ohio

Highland Christian Church, Kennewick, Washington

Earl Meyers, Garnett, Kansas Mr. St Mrs. Mike Eagon, Arcadia, Kansas Mr. St Mrs. Raymond Kahre, Lockwood, Missouri
Christ Chruch, Marshfield, Missouri

(Thanks to those individuals who give through the local congregation.)

THE

S mmermans

in

RHODESIA

MISSIONARIES

FORWARDING AGENTS

THE AMMERMAN FAMILT

P.O. Box 3950

M/M WALTER L. SPRATT

P.O. BOX 8^i7 CARL JUNCTION, MO, 69839

Salisbury, Phodesia, Africa

Missionary Lessons i-or vacation Bible S:hool or

Mission Study Froups.

nJHDDDCnON

VBS 1976

Bruoe terooman Fandl'

I

So you have decided to study about the work of the Lord in Rhodesia, and partii

larly that part being done by the Bruoe Amennan family.

are haipy with yo

decisicm, and it is our pr^er that you will all be blessed in sane
staafy.

frxxa yt

If you have previously studied edbcut our work, vdiile we wae still living atChidamoyo, you will new be made aware tiiat there are many different a;q)ects of our work. Our surroundings are differoit. We have new oo-^workers, new oppor
tunities, and new problems. We hope that you, as the teacher, will have suffi* ci^t material to presont interesting and challenging lessons to the VBS child;
or to whatever group you are working with.
I. Background.

Par tna:^ of you it vail be necessary for me to give some background infaraetia
(as briefly as possible) about our family and past work can the mii=?1oin field. Both Karolyn and I are graduates of Ozark Bible Ctollege, vhere we recaeived rauc

guidance and in^iratdon regarding missicais. After gasiduaticsi from college in 1959, we began ministering to the church in Berryville, Arkansas. During one
sunmer we aoca^Jted an invitation to work can the island of Barbados, in the Car.

bean Sea. While there we learned many valuable lessons, e.g. \hat it would be 1^ to wDric with a nearly all-black population, how to get alcxig with other inissionaid.es, how much other work was involved in such an endeavor, ac
ally preaching the Gospel, etc.

In 1961 we returned to Joplin, Missouri, vhere I began teaching at Ozark Pible

college, and we also ministered to the church in Milford, Missouri. Each of these eiperienoes was helping to prepare us for our future work in Rhodesia.
Cto the 22nd of July, our family left the United States for Rhodesia. Wfe felt very young and ineiperienoed, but we were confident that the lord would care f

us and use us in A&ica.

didn't know vhat all we would face in the wey of

problems or hard wmrk.

us.

Sonetimes it is better that we don't know \hat is ahea

Instead, we just take che day at a time, trusting in God's straigth to sustain
We have two children. Any and Tod.

we lived and vrorked for more than ten years with the African pec^le. Mfe went there first to work with Ziden and Helen Nutt. Our work was varied during tha tine- It involved treating the sick, preaching, helping women leam how to se and cxjck, calling in the villages, leading African schools, etc. Each d^
brought a new. opportunity. The schedules we made for ourselves were often brd en or changed as appeals came to offer assistance in new areas.

Ghixiamoyo Mission, in the northem part of Ihodesia, was our first hcme.

Then

One of our greatest blessings was in learning the Shana language, hpoanse this

opened so many dcxsrs to us. It gave us an intimate understanding of the pecpl their custems, and their problems. When the day arrived that we could begin

teaching in the native langtpge, our hearts were really over-flcwing. Arcjund
the world, even in the primitive villages of Africa, people are more aKio to

handle different languages than in America.

study English and scicn is quite corpetent. Later on he will probably leam anoth^ of the A&ican languages. Some of them, vhen they attend high school or university, leam even French or Latin. And they knew these languages well pi American our children only know English, and so they are scmewhat confined

Icx^ lang^ge. As scxn as he goes to schcxal, from Grade One, he begins to

Here the African child learns his

understandincT of other groups around the world.

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II.

Our Present Wbrk.

In Januazy, 1974, we hrou^t to a close our work at Chidamoyo, and moved into the capitcQ. city of Salisbuzy, Phodesia. I can't say that our work was finished at Qiidamoyo, but others were able to cany it on. There was a tremendous need in Salisbury to work with the vast African pcpulaticn. Today, there are almost
300,000 blacks in this city, 100,000 vMtes and a small nvmtoer of Asians and coloured people (mixed blood). Each year thousands of Africans leave their vil lages in the country and move to town in order to find work. Many of these are alreat^ Christians but they were not able to find a place to worship. Sane drifted away fron the church, vMle others were drawn to sane of the denaninaticaial grojjps. The city is a place of excitement and opportunity. It is also a place of great tenptation and evil. Many of the pecple get caught ip in bad
practices, mainly spending their time and mon^ in the beer halls. When we moved to Salisbury, the Charles McDaniel family was alrea^ there, and they were later joined by the Jack Penningtons and the Hugh Fenders. These three families are working farimarily with the vdiite populaticai and with the new Rhodesian Christian College, vhile the Aninermans devote most of their time to the African people. One small congregation was in existence in the African area, this being at Glen Norah. Since that time the church has grown considerably and is new preparing

to build their n; haiilding.

By the time you stui^ this, vre hope that the

building will be nearly conpleted. Another new church was started in October, 1975 in another African township, or housing area. We are pleased with the Lord's guidance and blessing in this work. Karolyn works with the African women in Bible and sewing groups. The ladies in town are better educated and more pro gressive in many ways. Th^ are able to do more of the work by themselves.

A very special aspect of our work'here is the Living Bible Correspondence Course, vAiich is cperated for the African people. This is a difficult and a time-oansuming work. It means writing lessons, translating, printing, advertis ing, addressing envelopes, filing, grading, etc. But we are so thankful that al-

reai^ the lessons have be^ used to lead several souls to know Jesus as Saviour
and Lord. The first series has been widely distributed, and the second is now being sent out. We are planning other studies to help our pecple all over Pho desia in their Bible understanding. We are also involved in teaching Scripture Classes in the schools of Salisbury. The African children can chcxjse, (cm scheduled days) vhich church group they pre fer and go to that particular study for Bible lessons and singing, largest cdess has just over 100 children vdio await eagerly each week the lessons and discmssicHis.

III.

Future Plans.

As I menticmed, right new we are finishing plans for the new church building at Glen Mcxrah. It has been a long wait, with so many delays regarding the ^proval of the site, and then also waiting for the survey to be carried out. We hcpe that the building will be cxzipleted by mid-year and the ccmgregation c:an begin enjoying the shelter from the sun, wind, and rain.
We also plan to extend the correspondence schcol, so more of the remote areas
will be aware of the material vdiich is available. As students finish the first

(xurse, these names are grouped and sent to their respec^ve areas. The Afric:an evangelists and missicmaries vdio are working in the^ areas will make contact with the studsits and lead them to decisions for Christ. Many of the Salisbury students find their way to the office for perscaial teaching and visitation.

As Rhodesia has teen in a bit of a tuznoil politically in the past few months, we are all planning as never before for the eventual turn-over of an re^ensi

bility of the wo:^ to the African Christians. Alreai^ many of the church
ers are now leading in large congregatiois; some are serving as

Masters o

large schools; trained staff are diagnosing and assisting in administering the hcwpitals and clinics. But more has to be done. It all needs and patien

child fo your VBS could not take over the leading of the VBS program, planning arranging teachers, schedules, handworic, etc. But after a few noce years, tha child becomes a young adult and he or she is able bo do his part in leading th
VBS.

but we may not have the time vAiich we hope for.

It is <vious that a little

young children. Iheu understanding of tiie church was limited. They didn't teve axiy experaaioe in guiding or si^jervising. But, gradually their understan

Ihe same is tnte here.

In years past, many of the Christians were like

ing and experience is being increased. The church of the future, here in W*>desia, will be led and guided by Afoican Christians.

IV. Needs, Projects, and Prayer Parp*osts.

The main project which we would like to suggestfor your VBS is pews or benches
church. About $1,000.00 is to do this.

for our building. If each VBS will take their offerings and them for this project, we hope to have oiou^ money to purchase suitable boiches for th'^

Some little articles vhich the children might like to accumulate are ball-point pens (for use in the heavy office woxh) and also for the childr^ in Scripture

classes; also, nice zeli^^ous pictures to use in our lessens. If you have but
tons or stickers (like Che Way, etc.), these would be very laseable. If you

would like, Karolyn could use any sira pieces of sewing matoyiai and gwaii sew ing notions. You may be able to think of other ideas as well which the childre
would enjoy ooUecting.

Please pray for Rhodesia, that all the people ha?e can learn to live together peacefully. Also, that the African Christians will remain strong in the face
of trials.

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USSON IMER'S INPCWWnCN

1 The pictures on

following pages have been reduced to fit

into this booklet. Pen* col<n:ing fcy the children, th^ are available in 8% x 11 sheets. We need to >now how many copies of the pictures you will need for your classes.
S^id your requests to; Mr. & Mrs. UaJ.ter L. Spratt, ftiwarding /Agents
P.O. Box 847

Carl JunctiGn,Mo., 64834

2. All funds for the ^mvennans should be nad^ out tot Central Africa Mission and sent to the above address.

3. Sending fnaterials and supplies as nentioned cn page 3 of this

bocklet requires sore ^)ecial pn^aration. First, check with ycur local Poetoffice for permissible sire and weight of boses
to be sent to Riodesia. Also, ask for the Customs declaratlcn card and forms. Be careful not to over evaluate items listed

on the custcms card. The Amnemans must pay customs on every

thing they receive. It vculd be wise to rake a list of the
This could be done'

itans enclosed in your bcoc, the value of eeich item, and send
tiiat in an Airmail letter to the ^tttnemans.

on an International Air Letter available from your local post office. This kind of a letter costs about %of <diat a regular
airmail costs.

Your box should be stunly, carefully pecked (putting items in

plastic bags is wise), and securely tied td.th strung cord.

You may bring or send materials to us and we will padc and

mail, but mailing to us often doubles the mailing cost and you
can prepare and send directly if you vant.
The Anmermans field address is
Bruce Armenian P.O. Box 3950

Sali^vry, Rudesia, Afoica

The iitport label requires an alternate address: Riodesian Christian College 4 Kaye-Eddie Dr.,
Peuic-Meadowlands,

Salisbury, Fhodesia, Africa

Gift
371

t parcels must be clearly marked "Gift Baggage" with #

4, All checks for the Antnenran's work should be made out to: Central Africa Mission and sent to the Spratts. The name of the Amraermans nor the Spratts should be ncudiere cm checks sent for Mission work. All funds sent to the Spratts go fear
the Anmernan's work.

5. A set of colored slides are available fear your use. Please make a reservation for the date you would like to use them.

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STORIES

The little articles v^ch will acccnpany each of the pictures to color wil] be short. I thijik it is best this way. If they are too lengtl^ the child-

infcnnra^cai vhich you have taken from other materials. The pnpose is to create interest amcaig the children in another area of the worldits people
country, animals, Christian work, etc.
1. ANlMftL LIFE OF AFRICA.

rai will lose wterest.

You can use and adapt as you see fit.

Use other

lives ttere. It is true that vhen we lived out in the bush country at Chid
moyo ve saM much more animal life than we do now that we have to town.

of the most interesting features of any country is the animal life vdiic!

disturbed. Sometimes the game officials have to go in and kill off some of
the animals, because they become too numerous.

there are certain areas where people do not live, and the animal are un

it is also true that the wild life which once roamed the country freel is now mainly coifined to large game areas. These are not like zoos, but

bu^ ccwntry, he strips bark off the trees, and when he can't reach the branch he wants, he just pushes the tree over with his head or his foot.

a. The most fascinating of all animals (and this is a personal opinion) is tiie elqhant. He is ^ big and strong. He doesn't have to worry about am* one else. Hhm he raises his trunk and flaps his ears as a warning to others, he knows that all will heed his warning. As he ooves throu^ the

The most ^spealing animals are the monkeys. It just seems like you
try to get vracy near to them they will scurry off into the thicket. Wte use ^ monkQT, namedfiri^tai Betsy. Ws had vho to keep herby, tigd because so troublescne. She wcsuld anycme passed slip into she the was

each other, c1 into trees, and junp off the linhs onto each other. But if yoi

90 ^ to them and pick them up in your arms. They pl^ games, ^lase

tte com is making ears in the fields, the baboons slip in, grabbing ears ir
haodsand mcuth, and if not chased away, they can cocpletely ruin the
farmer's crop.

such action. The re^tives of the roonk^s, the baboons, are not so lovable. vhile an old patriarch keeps watch above the troupe. Wher.

house vhm you weren't ^tching in order to steal some fruit, or acmp other

c. toe of the most interesting of the animals is the giraffe. He moves so vsry grdoefully. He is not easily frightened, but is just curious vhen
pull off the tender leaves from the tofs of the trees. You must adnit that te h^ quite an advantage over the other animals. If he should be
soneone stops to have a lock, usually quite unooioemed, he cxntinues to

te will

IS h^panng. His colouring and spots make him very difficult to notice.

of canter ah^ a short distance and thai stop again to see *hat

d. The most fearsome animal in the world is the lion. At least he is the aost hi^y req)ecad. All animals respect the power and ^ed of the lion. He the ability to cause everyone else to stop eating, begin listening
carefully, or even to become quite nervous when he is around. A rrore dan gerous animal is the African buffalo, who when wounded, has killed manv
' great huntaacs.

pecially children at night.

he attacks dogs and anall animals. He has been known to attack humans, es

IS not interesting or attractive at all. He is ugly and bad. He OTeaks about, sometimes eating what the lioi has left, but at other

oonsciously afccut the danger from snakes. The mct (Xiuuun ones are the puff adder, the ^ittung cobra, the bocmslang, and the black mantoa. The hyena

are moving in the hush you must always ke^ your eyes cpen, and think suh>-

hundred and hundreds of pecaple are bittai and many of than die. When you

e. The most demised of all African creatures are the snakes and the hyaia. qiere are many snakes in Fhodesia, many of them poiscsious. Each year,

2.

THE fiFRICflN VILLflGE.

As you travel about the countryside, a very interesting sight is the African village. The village consists of three or four large huts, made frcm poles
and mud and then thatched with long grass. One or two^of the huts are for

slewing or for special pec^le.

Another is the kitcJien, though in nice

weather the cooking is dene outside. Special shelters are prepared as grana ries, and chiciken hoiises. Every village has a lot of chickens, scratching around for a bit of food, and these are \asually only killed on special oc casions, or vdien visitors cone. Most villages have a coi5)le of dogs which will bark ferociously if anycme approaches the village. It depends on the area, but in sore places th^ will have a few cattle, vMle in other places

each village will have a small flock of she^ or goats.

of wealth for the African man.

These are the sign

Hie cattle are used for ceremonial purposes,

as milk for the children, or as'lobola (bride price) ii^ien one of the sons

wishes to marry. Hie fields (maybe 3 or 4 acres) are near the village, and in these th^ plant com, peanuts, purtpkins, and other small grains.
3. THE Cmr OF SALISBUPK.

I am certain that mar^ of you would be greatly surprised if you could visit this beautiful cily. In America, we usually think that most of Africa is a jungle, with wild animals moving everyvdiere. Well, this isn't true. There
of the most beautiful cities in the world. It has wide streets, big facto

are go^ highways, connecting large industrialized cities. Salisbury is one

ries, beautiful housing areas, and a most pleasant climate. It is true that the African housing areas are not so nice. Thousands of people are packed into small areas. Since so very few of the African people have cars, there

are long i each ni^t and morning of people waiting for a chance to board a bus. Some of these pecple wait for hours before there is enough room for
than to get on.

Salisbury has so mary beautiful flowering trees. Hie Jacaranda is pi^le,

and in Octdser much of the skyline is pure purple. You have to see it to believe it. Hie homes and gardais are all well kept with roSes, gardenias, jaanine, and mary other kin^ of flowers.

Fbr many months now, there has been fuel rationing. Every family receives so many units of fuel for each mraith. When that is finished, then there is
no more. But the heart of Salisbury is still so congested with cars. Lunchtime, ei^t o'clock in the morning, and Saturdays, it is almost impc^sible to drive through town.

In .Salisbury there are mary wonderful schools, hospitals, a university, sports' oentres, parks, iiuseums, and libraries. So we have mary cppcrtunities.
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4. TOE VW KOMBI.

Most of us have two legs for walking. If we want to go sateuhere, we nust nove our legs and head out. But, if we only use our legs to travel, go for preaching, etc., we will be limited as to how far we can go and what kind
^ woadc we can do. Tfe are so tiiaotkful to have a 1971 VW Konbi to use for

cur evangelistic woidc.

Dr. Bill Nice, who used to be witt us at Chidamqyo

Mission, helped us with the initial payment for this v)d4cle* It holds t^ people veiy ccntfortably, but we harae hi^ as mai^ as tweity foixc people in side. ^ fSim we go out on Sunday, it always is full befcmre we reach our des
tination. People everyvhere are beginning to recognize the bus and they
The bus has been dedicated to God, and we use flag us down as we pass by. it for His glory.

I also have a HOnda CT 90 lootodtnke %dii^ I use part of the time. It saives so XDUch fuel and traffic and parking isn't a problem for me whrni I use it. But, it isn't very pleasant to use when it is raining or %dien the weather
is cold.

At CSiidamoyo one of the finest means of transportation was the airplane. Bill Harriscm was a highly-qualified pilot and it was his ministry, besides caring for the mechanical work of the mission, teaching and preaching, to fly the plane to the bush clinics and to town for siqaplies. Maybe one of
you children will scmsd^ be a pilot to help spread the gospel on some mis
sion field. 5. TOE GEJEM NOBRftH CHURCH BUIIDING.

Ite church in Glen Norah was started several years ago, and was assisted

fixst by the Owen Dunlsps, and then by the Jerry Smiths. Both of these fami lies left before a house of worship was erected for the church. Last year (1975) after $6,000.00 was detained, and proof was given to the authorities that we had that much moiey to start building, we submitted our application for a church site. It wasn't until Novenber that the site was granted. From then until new (March), we have waited for the survey to be ocnpleted. Now that heis been, and plans have been drawn By the time you stu^ this lesson, we will be building the building. With God's help, the church (ocaigregaticai) will soon have a comfortable building in vhich to meet.
There axe many amall houses all around the site vhere we are building. Tfe axe in a bu^ area. About 30,000 people live in this new housing area, and more hones and apartsnmits are being built all the time. At the present time,
we have a maiisership and attendance of fron fifty to sixty people. Many of these are folk vdio learned about the Gospel from evangelists out in the bush. Sons are ficcm Chidamcyo, some &cm Mashbko and some from Dadaya Mission.

Without a doubt, vdien the building is ooipleted, many others will be able to
locate vdtere the church is meeting. The church has laid aside their offer

ings end will be helping to build the building.

The building will be made

of bricks and the roof will be of asbestos sheets.

6.

raaonuG the Araican hcmbj.

Itot does a nissiaary wife do with her tine? Is she busy eadi day alonq irtth her huAand? Itaes she st^ in tte hone, caring for the diildren? Is It possible tor her to help in sone way to see toat tiie gospel is spread? natter. In soas Hell, yes, it is possible. And, it is also a areas, the native peopU night not be happy if they see a vow Bother leaw hone and go different places, teaching the wcnen. Also, if the mother has several ycung children, it is often difficult for the nother to
leave the hone.

are secretaries. Ihere is so nuch office worfc to be dene by the missionyies. Often a girl or wife can serve as a secretary, thus freeing the nan ^ itra travel or preaching. Others are bui^ teaching grocps of children

to aire peop^ sick bodies, and therday show the love of God. Others

the nussica fieM? Sane ladies are nurses or even (toctors.

are some of the differait vays that a wonan can (to the Lord's weak on

can help

local wcraen, and they staOy the Bible, sing, do some sewing, or cooking. Ify wife, Karolyn, enjoys doing a bit of aU of these different things She to care for her hcne and her children, but she also loves to get out whenever possible to meet with the African wanen. In these meetings, they have ^X3d fellcwship. After ^sending sane time with their sewing projects, one of the vonen will have been chosen to sgeak foe a bit on a certain pas
way fcr the wife of the missionary to assist in the work. It shows the peo
ple that she is jurt as ccnoemed about tten as her husband is. It shaws
man or vonan, blade or vhite, ycxing or old, has a rerocnsihility to share
God s love with others.

^ scarols oryomg in the villages, ihe wonai oftai do a better jct>for of weaking with the native children. SUUcan others arrange neetings the

sage of Scrtoture. After that, beu^ of the others wiU take their turns and give testincnies ocnoemw the topic of the day. niis is a wcnderful

that Onristianity is not just for a preacher or missicsiary. Every Christian,

At these meetings, which are held under a large tree, a wonderful spirit of
cy the side of the meeting place, raaiy people are alwsys passing by and they sanetimes step asrfiile and listen to \diat is going cai.
Karolyn is thankful that she can share in this inportant work for the Lord.

Jto the groi^ settles

hi^). Ihe grass all arcwnd the area is cjuite tall (fran four to five feet)

love exists. JUst bdiind the tree is a large ant-hill (about five feet

for the meeting beside a nuoh-used path which runs

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SALISBURY

HERALD
P. O. Box 825

Forwarding Address: Mr. & Mrs. waiter L. Spratt

Field Address:

Carl Junction, Missouri 64834

Salisbury, Rhodesia

rri^^BPC[j

Bruce and Karolyn Ammerman

Vol. 12 No. 4

i/
August - 1976

CARTHAGE, MISSOURI

Part of the congregation

at Hunyani. The church is truly based upon the

.V,-.'

The Advisory Board of

Central Africa Christian

College in Fort Victoria,

Bruce is in the back row.

Dear Friends and Loved Ones,

"Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you" (I Peter 5:7). What a wonderful promise for those who love the Lord. Of course this involves complete trust in Him, or you won't feel confident to cast your cares-and concerns on His
shoulders. He does love and care for His own

Today is another bright and beautiful Rhodesian day. From letters and reports we have received, America has been a very hot, uncomfortable place in recent weeks. We don't envy your summer weather. But, for all the beauty here, our two kids, Amy and Tod, are both in bed with bad sinus infections. Tod developed a secondary staph infection and is on auatibiotics. Their school term is to finish this week, and they are having to spend the time in bed--not that that bothers them too much, missing school. Of course they want to get better by the week-end, because there is a trip planned to Chidamoyo.

We were all greatly blessed and enriched in June and July, through the visits of
_Sherwood and Mairy Smith, and then again by Professor Don Nash. Sherwood is from Cincinnati Bible Seminary and spent ten days with us, giving lectures on the book of Romans and Church History. All of us, and particularly the local church people, really appreciated his sincere and thorough way of presenting his material. Then Prof, Nash, of Kentucky Christian College, shared for three days on the book of Ephesians. There is so much in that short book. We couldn't begin to cover it all. He also dealt with difficult Bible verses, giving the Greek backgrounds, which was very helpful. We do miss the good fellowship and preaching of your Conventions in the States. But occasionally the convention-speakers come to us, so we get some of the benefit of such gatherings.

No doubt you will want me to mention something of the sjtcurity ^itu^ion

in

Rhodesia. It is difficult to do this, because things change quickly, and this report may not be up-to-date or accurate. As far as our work in Salisbury and surround ing areas is concerned, it is continuing as before. In fact, the Living Way Corres pondence Course is feeling a great increase of students and interest. The express
ions of appreciation touch us deeply. Even in the African areas, there seems to be

an increased awareness of spiritual need.

The hungering on the faces of people,

and the growing church attendance convince us that now is a vital time for the chur ch to be making an active thrust in this area of the world. However, out in some of the rural areas, it isn't so pleasant. I would not want to speak for some of our mission centers, but some of them are in difficulty. The spread of terrorism is

ffecting the movement of our missionariejs, and threatening the safety of some. The respective centers are having to make adjustments in work and dwelling to pro tect themselves. Your prayers are earnestly requested for these ones. We admit that we cannot see clearly all the rights and wrongs, or the turnings which are ahead. Only God can accurately see, as He looks down from above. I am sorry to say that the new church building has still not been started. The architect has delayed in producing the plans, which has been a further source of disappointment and frustration. The church in Glen Norah had two b^tisms on Sun
day. The VW Kombi loaded up all it could hold and we went about 6 miles to a river

for the service. When we returned there was the largest crowd which we have had for months, singing in preparation for the worship service. Another new service will begin this Sunday at the Bible College here in Salisbury. The white Christians meet there every week, but there is such a large number of locally-employed Afri^ cans in the area that we are starting a service for them. We have tried to take as many as we can carry in the Kombi, but even now we have to leave many behind. This will enable us to reach a lot more people who normally would never get to go to
church.

Big plans at the moment are for the annual Salisbury Show.

This is to be held

from 24-28 August, and usually attracts many thousands of people from Salisbury and all over Rhodesia. All of us in Salisbury are joining hands to maintain a booth, pointing up the restoration principles of the church, and also encouraging visitors to enroll for the correspondence cour&es. We will donate free religious records as an added impetus for registration. Pray for us as we reach out to the public in
love and concern for the souls of men.

I must hurry on. My helper in the office is gone this month, so I have all of this work by myself, as well as Scripture classes, and services. Thank you all for your loving concern and prayers on our behalf.
Yours in His service.

(continued from page 4) Mrs. Ruby Sherman, Lamar, Missouri

Highland Christian Church, Kennewick, Wash.

N. Bullett Christian Church, Louisville, Kentucky

Christian Home Builders, Cambridge City, Indiana

Mr. & Mrs. Dee McFuddee, Atlanta, Missouri Christian Church, Garnet, Kansas Christian Church, Milford, Missouri

Mr. & Mrs. F. J. King, Filbert, Arkansas

Mr. & Mrs. S. W. Tilford, Longmont, Colorado The Rostvits, Colorado Springs, Colorado Thanks to all of those individuals who have given through their local churches.

Receipts for June; June 1, 1976, balance June receipts

Receipts for July;

$ 43.96

July 1, 1976
July receipts

$287.83
2497. 14

2658. 87

$2702.83
Expenses; Salary
CAM

$2784.97
Expenses:

$660.00
1755.00

Salary Postage
Insurance

$660.00
2. 80

$2415.00
Balances:

94.45
1555. 00

CAM

$2312.25
$2702.83
2415.00 Balance
Balances:

Receipts Expenses

July 1, 1976

$287.83

Receipts Expenses Balance July 31, 1976

$2784.97
2312.25 472.72

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125 E. Fairview

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Contributors:

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FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE AMMERMANS FOR JUNE AND JULY 1976

Mr. & Mrs. Gene Farr, Marshfield, Missouri Mr. & Mrs. H. H. Rueter, Marshfield, Missouri

Christian Church, Jasper, Missouri

Crestwood Christian Church, St. Louis, Missouri Christian Church, Lamar, Missouri

Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Jennings, Carthage, Missouri Westside Christian Church, Berryville, Arkansas
Mrs. Sam Whiteman, Drexel, Missouri

First Christain Church, Carthage, Missouri Christian Church, Ramsey, Illinois Mr. & Mrs. Mike Eagon, Arcadia, Kansas
First Christian Church, Carl Junction, Missouri Christian Church, Atlanta, Missouri Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Andrews, Columbia, Missouri

Christian Church, Cambridge City, Indiana Union Avenue Christian Church, Moberly, Missouri
Church of Christ, Etna Green, Indiana Christian Church, Centerville, Indiana

Mr. & Mrs. Norm Thompson, Lamar, Missouri Park Plaza Christian Church, Joplin, Missouri

Mr. & Mrs. V. C. Ammerman, Cambridge City, Indiana

Ambassadors, Lamar, Missouri

Mr. ft Mrs. Dale Sponsler, Marshfield, Missouri

Mr. ft Mrs. Kenneth Owens, Cincinnati, Ohio

First Christian Church, Oregon, Missouri Mr. & Mrs. Myron Williams, Topeka, Kansas First Christian Church, Guild, Carthage, Missouri
First Christian Church, Dalhart, Texas

Earl Meyers, Garnett, Kansas First Christian Church, Mableton, Georgia Fairview Christian Church, Carthage, Missouri Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Miller, Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Mr. ft Mrs. Bob Ammerman, Florissant, Missouri Kum Join Us Class, Belmont, Ohio

Mr. & Mrs. C. M. Wattenbarger, Lamar, Missouri Mr. & Mrs. Walter Goodman, Webb City, Missouri
Christian Church, Ellettsville, Indiana Milford Christian Church, Lamar, Missouri

Westridge Christian Church, Raytown, Missouri Christian Church (Joy) Greens Fork, Indiana
Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Smith, Belmont, Ohio

College Heights Christian Church, Joplin, Missouri Jacksonburg Christian Church, Cambridge City, Indiana
Mr. ft Mrs. Gene Underwood, Strafford, Missouri
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Forwarding Address;

Mr. & Mrs. Walter L. Spratt

P. O. Box 825

Field Address;
P. O. Box 3950

Carl Junction, Missouri 64834

Salisbury, Rhodesia
Bruce and Karol\fn Ammerm>"

Vol.

12

No. 6

CARTHAGE, MISSOURI

December - 1976

of (jhtfehnas
abide mih gem tlnfoughoaf the omimg gear

Dear Christian Friends,

The months pass by quickly, ^gain it is time to stop for a moment and renew
our thanks for the Most Wonderful Gift of All--Je8us, the Son of God. "And the

Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us" (John 1:14). Through the coming of this Living Word we have ^een able to know and draw near unto God. We also have
J>een permitted to be a part of a very special family.

I suppose if I think of one of the finest blessings of all, it is the great opportun ity we have had to share with so many people around'the world. We have been pri vileged, more than the average person, in that we h&Ve traveled extensively both in the States and in other parts-of the world. Our.jiye^af^Heve been so enriched by the
many people we have met. Countless homes have been opened up to us when we have passed through various areas. Even now, so,many mempries come tomind--

the kind:o.86.ap;that we used in an Arkansas home, the flocks of geese over the late fall grain fields in northwest Missouri, the dry, clear skies and the sound of traff ic in Albuquerque, and the tast of delicious foods, like respberry pie in Indiana and sliced turkey and hot rolls in Nortonville, Kansas. I could go on and on. Of course, what makes each of these places very special is the people who live

there. The warm greetings and friendly conversations, as we look over thenewpig
crop together, or watch together the rising waters of the big rivers. How enriched
our lives have been by the Christian kindness of hundreds and hundreds of God's

people around the world. Whatever the colour, or the language spoken, whether

rich or poor, we have been received in love and have shared many special moments. Thank you all for a special gift which you didn't realize that you were giving to us.
We love you all and are thankful that we have been privileged to meet you.Our lives have been touched by these all-too short get-togethers.
It looks as if the rains are finally coming to Africa. The season has been slow

in getting settled. Much seed has died and more concern has been expressed bythe farming community. The skies are over-cast and rains have been falling for sev
eral days. It was a welcome break from the scorching heat of November. All-time
heat records were broken all over Rhodesia.

Some very special news for you all!! On Sunday the 28th of November,the Glen

No rah congregation met together after our regular service for the ground-breaking ceremony for our new building. 1 know that many of you think the building is about finished, or maybe that we have been dragging our feet. 1 assure you that this isnl the case. We have sweat, prayed, and wrangled with city authorities. It finally
looks like we are going to be able to go ahead. It has been such a long time, wecan
hardly believe tnat work is about to begin.

Such a service was new to almost everyone in the group. Prayers were said, and a short talk was given, stressing the need for us to do this important work ac

cording to truth, unity, personal dedication and love. Lastly the youth choir sang for us all... An interesting closing feature was the planting of a small tree by the minister, Mr. Nyekete. This was a itruiy African traditional act, signifying the blessing of God. Such an act is often done, at weddings, as well. If the tree grows, it is a special sign that God is adding His blessings to the home or the project.
We were all phocked by the death of three Catholic missionaries in the north

west part of Rhodesia this week. There has been so much violence broughtaboutby
so many different people. The time for healing must come soon. We are still far-

removed from such dangers. Just continue to remember us in your prayers. The

opportunities for sharing God's love are everywhere.

used in many ways here in Rhodesia.

We feel that we can yet

Let me take this opportunity to wish you all a very special Christmastime, and a New Year which is both pleasant and also filled with untold opportunities to share

what you have with others. We are so thankful for your faithful witness.
richly bless you, our dear friends.

May God

I loved this message which came on a recent

Christmas letter from Indiana. It is a great motto for us all in the coming year. "X will not follow where the path may lead, but I will go where there is no path and
I will leave a trail. " Yours in His Service,

(continued from page #4)

Mr. & Mrs. BobAmmerman, Florissant, Missouri

Mr. & Mrs. C

Wattenbarger. Lamar, Missouri $122, 78

2677 13

October Balance October Receipts

November Balance Nov. Receipts

12799.91
Fxpenses;
Film

$ 89.81 $2068.74 $2158.55

50. 10
660.00
2000.00

Salary
CAM

Expenses: Directory Postage *Salary

CAM

11. 75 5. 00

685.00
1300.00

$2710.00

*$25. 00 special gift

Balances:

$2001.75 $2158.55
2001.75

$2799.91
2710.10 Nov. 1

Receipts Expenses

89. 81

156.80

mi'
The Glen Norah Church men

at the Ground-breaking.

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FINANCIAL REPORT FOR OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 1976

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Riley Taylor, Dix, Illinois Mike Eagon, Arcadia, Kansas Norm Thompson, Lamar, Missouri

Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Miller, R#l, Box 251, Eureka Springs, Arkansas
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Christian Church, Cambridge City, Indiana

Christian Church, Carl Junction, Missouri

Missionary Guild, First Christian Church, Carthage, Missouri "Christian Home Builders, Cambridge City, Indiana
Mr. & Mrs. Dale Sponsler, Marshfield, Missouri Mr,s.^t)"Mrs. De Duffee, Atlanta, Missouri Master's Messengers, Florissant, Missouri

Christian Church, Lynn, Indiana First Christian, Mableton, Georgia Mr. & Mrs. Walter Goodman, Webb City, Missouri Mr. & Mrs. "V. C. Ammerman, Cambridge City, Indiana
Christian Church, Greens Fork, Indiana Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ammerman, Florissant, Missouri Church of Christ, Etna Green, Indiana

College Heights Christian Church, Joplin, Missouri Mr. & Mrs. Myron Williams, Topeka, Kansas

Mr. St Mrs. F. J. King, Gilbert, Arkansas

Mildord Christian Church, Lamar, Missouri

Christian Church, Oregon, Missouri Christian Church, Jasper, Missouri

Christian Church, Lamar, Missouri

Highland Christian Church, Kenniwick, Washington Westridge Christian Church, Raytown, Missouri Fairview Christian Church, Carthage, Missouri Old Union Christian Church, "Links of Love', Poseyville, Indiana
Clifford Smith, Belmont, Ohio Christian Church, Gilbert, Arkansas Christian Church, Atlanta, Missouri

First Christian Church, Carthage, Missouri Union Avenue Christian Church, Moberly, Missouri
Mr. & Mrs. Gene Carr, Marshfield, Missouri Junior Hi, Christian Church, Nortonville, Kansas Mr. & Mrs. Allan Beskow, Carl Junction, Missouri

Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Witham, Lynn, Indiana

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Owens, Cincinnati, Ohio Crestwood Christian Church, St. Louis, Missouri Master's Messengers, Florissant, Missouri Mr. & Mrs. Gene Underwood, Strafford, Missouri Christian Church, Milford, Missouri Ambassadors, First Christian Church, Lamar, Missouri

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December, 1976

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Ivan Martin family

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