ROLAND RIPPLES

NEWS OF WILLIAM & JEAN ROLAND - MISSIONARIES TO INDIA

VOL. 5 JANUARY 1975
ROLANDS BACK IN SERVICE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD
Wednesday, Nove^,er__^27, 1974, found American homes
preparing for Thanksgiving the following day, the
National Missionary Convention assembled in Cincinnati,
and the renowned Queen Elizabeth II sailing out of New
York-harbor for Europe. Among those boarding that early
winter afternoon were William and Jean Rolandafter long
and careful preparation finally off on their dreamed-for
new term of service in India.
Rolands' JanuaryQlestination^is the missionary lep
rosy hospital started by Benevolent Social Services in
Andhra Pradesh near Madras, India. As a Registered Nurse
and compassionate teacher,"Jean)will be busy with patients at the hospital compound.
William's ministry and industrial arts training will center in the new project of vocational
rehabilitation for those whose Hansen's Disease (leprosy) has been sufficiently arrested to
permit their return to their homes and their self-support. The young hospital was organized
iH-^a leprosy area by David_^d.. Dois Rees, with whom Rolands will associate in the work.
The Rolands will supervise a staff of native medical personnel during the Rees' 1975 furlough.
Jean and William are^ sponsored by the Christian Church in-.La. Crosse, ,ICasl'Sas,^ where they
have been members (he an elder and teacher) during their period of active field preparation.
Support funds thus far have come from the La Crosse church and several other midwestern
congregations, plus two in the south, a girls' dorm group in the east, and the Eisden,
Belgium, congregation planted by their daughter and son-in-law, Mary Esther and Henki
Boonaerts; with special gifts from other friends and churches for initial transportation
and equipment. Note_the. mailing addresses in the box elsewhere in this issue.
Friends and prayer-partners will be delighted to know the Rolands were_ahJ._to-...take- the
_ truck-camper and much extra requested-field equipment so_useful to thj.s_type work. The
camper unit will be a mobile medical dispensary and home-office, as previously neglected
villages are visited. Enroute, however, it served its multi-role not only as self-propelled
freighter, but as personal transportation, lodging, and "restaurant", for the majority of the
halfway-around-the-world trip. They left from .their Bison, Kansas, home., the.weekend of
^^i^overaber 16 to drive to New York, pulling behind the pickup-camper a-coye.red.,utility trailer
#with tools for vocational teaching and additional hospital construction,"as well as a stand
-by electrical generator and other hospital supplies. The entire unit was swung and "bounced"
aboard the ocean liner; then unloaded on to the autobahn at Cherbourg, France, to be driven
across southern Europe and the Middle East. Mimeographed copies of the fascinating travel'''*''v^
diary (Roland personal correspondence) are available upon request from the stateside address.
The eventful trip as traced in their letters has included their unusual Christmas
celebration: "I doubt if we will be nostalgic for a "White Christmas" again soon. We have
seen enough snowl Much of the day the road, landscape, and sky were so white you could
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could remember any* For dinner we had canned lunch meat and canned shoestring potatoes
with relish and Jelly. Then dried fruit for dessert. About 8 PM just as we were coming
to a bridge on a curve on a high embankment a wheel started making a noise and jerked like
tire trouble. We were going about 30 mph and stopped quickly. Six__Qf,.the 8,..b.Qj.t8 on the
/right rear wheel had snapped off I Pretty soon an American enroute to India stopped. He
exports merchandise from India to NY. He offered to follow us 30 miles or so to the closest
large town, Erzerum. We didn't dare risk driving it that way so set up flares and spent
the night there. Then in the morning William got a ride into town. It was still the
Moslem festival so very few places of business were open. I envisioned spending the night
alone thereknowing how slow some things go. When he returned about 2 PH the same day with
the necessary bolts, etc., he said, "I guess you were praying." His driver had taken the
icy roads at about 70 mph. We had a special prayer of thanksgiving before we continued on
our journey. We were so thankful not only that we were both safe, but also that the repairs
had been done so soon and that it was not some major breakdown like a driveshaft which could
not have been repaired locally "
"Thank" you^inor your helpespecially your prayers. We are confident it Is because"
many of you are praying for us that we are this far on our way. Our love to each of you."
William and Jean
The First Christian Church of La Crosse wishes to thank all those who are helping to
support the Rolands in their new work in India. Since the $500.00 per month goal was not
quite reached, it is important that monthly pledges are kept current. Any other gifts to
help bring the support to the 500-goal will be greatly appreciated, even if you cannot give
each month. Mail should be addressed as follows:
Personal (airmail) letters &small parcels: Benevolent Social Services Leprosy Centre,
c/d William H. Roland, Yerpedu P. 0., Chittoor Dist., Andhre Pradesh, INDIA (write
La Crosse, KS., 67548 for parcel-preparation sheet)
All funds and information requests: India Mission Fund, First Christian Church
521 Poplar, La Crosse, KS 67548 (draft checks to "India Mission Fund" for proper
endorsement transfer)
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# FACTS AND FIGURES
Bible School ; 841
Morning Worship ^ 580
Evening Worship 130
Unified Budget Offerimg $3^2.77
# SERVICES FOR MARCH 23
Bible School 9:00 A.M.
Morning Worship 10:15 A.M.
*Kenneth Martin, Earl 'Parker
*CommuTiion Prayer
Nursery Volunteers:
9:00 A.M. Marilyn Parr, Jean Hoenscheidt
10:15 A.M. Connie Shuar.t, Marilyn Isenegger, Doug
Isenegger, Cheryl Weakley
Count Team: Bex Scott, Marvin Whitehill
Gospel Hour 6:30 P.M.
*Everett Weakley, Ernest Shuart
e LIBRARY NOTE
The following new books have been plaxsed in the
library by Sybil {MarhaJl) and Clyde Washburn: LIGHT
MY CANDLE, by Anita Bryant and Bob Green', to honor
the memory of Frank Everman; and LOVE IS THE
GREATEST, by Dr. George Sweeting, to ho-nor the
memory of Gary Lane.
You really don't know ^what you're missing by not
reading!
MISSION NOTES
Frustration is the name of bhe, game with our mission
aries, William and J^an Roland,--in trying to cut the red
tape of Indian customs to get thedr cami>r and trailer
across the 'border. David and Lois Rees are trying to
help from their side. When the camper gets across the
bordiCr, the government requires a $5,000 Bond to assure
it will not be reso'ld.
WEDNESDAY PRE-EASTER WORSHIP
Next Wednesday, March 26, will be your last oppor
tunity to join in with the Pre-'Easter Worship and
Luncheon semces. These have been enjoyable and in
spiring services, and those attending 'have been blessed
by the experience. We hope that many of our West
Sddei"s will take advantage of this last opportunity to take
part. Come as you are at 12:00 Noon, and you will be
dismissed at 12:50 in time to return to work or home.
BIBLE READING FOR THE WEEK:
March 23-29
Acts 8-9
# ABOUT OUR BIBLE SCHOOL CAMPAIGN
We want our Bible School to be su<essful, and success
means work! We are gearing our Bible SchO'Ol program
up 'to GROW and we are setting our sights high. We
have challenged the First Chris'tian Church in Elizabeth-
ton, Tennessee (where I served previously as the Min
ister of Chi'istian Education and Youth) to a seven-week
Bible School 'Campadign from Easter to Pentecost. Tihe
Church in Blizabethton is similar to West Side. They
have been without a minister since the sudden death of
Dr. Williiam H. Mayfield on Christmas Day. Their Bible
School averages a few more than ours, but our worship
attendance is much larger than theirs.
Adult classes are being challenged to contaot their
absentees and to send representatives to otir Monday
night calling program, and the Nursery, Children and
Youth teachers are being asked to contact absentees by-
phone during each week of the campaig^'. Let's support
our Bible School by our attendance and inviting others.
Go West Side!
Jeff Bullock
0 VBS WORKERS NEEDED!
iDema Puckett, director for this year's Vaicaition Bible
School, and Nancy Rosiere, assistant, have issued a plea
for workers. Bible iSchool this year is scheduled for the
week of June 9 through 13, and workers are urgently
needed. Lead teachers and assistants, and recreation
leaders are especially needed. If you are able and willing
to help, please call Dema Puckett (267-2688), Nancy
Rosiere (943-8315), or the church office (263-5269), or
you may stop at the registration table that will be in
the church foyer the U'ext few Sundays. Please consider
seriously this opportunity to serve, then 'give us a call
and tell us you'll be glad to help!
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+ OF JOURNEYINGS, PERILS, AND^
+ WEARINESS...
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+ Our travels continue, even in the
William & Jean Roland In India + midst of day to day activities here in
+ India. We are often reminded of the
VOL. 5 April 1975 NO. 2 + Apostle Paul's word to the Corinthians
+++++++++++++++++ concerning his work in the Kingdom,
which involved much travel - II Corinthians 11:26, 27.
From Kanpur, where we wrote our last news letter, our wanderings
have taken us 2,000 miles to the southern part of India. The trip was
made in rickety buses and crowded irains; neither of which have air-
conditioning or padded seats like you
are used to. After three days and
three nights we were hot, tired, and
dirty. It was s-o-o good to reach
Madras and be met at the station by
David Rees and two of his co-workers;
then whisked away to their home where
Lois,,me.t us with 3_cool drink and pro
vided baths and a piace~tfb rest.
The rest wasn't for long, though.
Customs work took us in and out of
Madras several times. Then there was
the 80 mile trip here to Kalahasti.
Even after being partially settled we continue to....travel. The house is
a mile or so outside of town; the hospital is about 10 miles to the west;
any major shopping must be done in Madras since things are not available
here - so we continue to....travel I We are determined with Paul (Ro. 8:35)
that these things will not separate us from the love of Christ; rather
through them we will serve Him and strive to make His love known to those
whom we thus meet.
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OF IMPORT PERMITS, CUSTOMS CLEARANCES, AND OTHER RED TAPES
The ship with our unaccompanied baggage (14 containers very laborious
ly packed and shipped from Bison) was in Madras when we arrived there March
4th. Three^containers were broken open and several items worth about $26^
were missing. We can happily report, however, that evexyJihing else was
cleared in good shape, duty-free. With the tireless help of Lois and
Cornelius"we "were able to do the job in three days. Cornelius, by the way
is a young Dutchman visiting India and lending a hand with the work.
Import permits? - we are still waiting, but the picture improves day
by day. The ad hoc exemption has been given. This means we do not have
to pay duty on the truck, trailer, and generatorl The import permit has
come for the truck and trailer, but we are still waiting for the genera
tor permit. One big hurdle ahead of us is a bond for the truck and
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trailer. The government requires the deposit of.ho.pd money for the full
value (about $6,000). This has to be on deposit for"si^Tyears as a guar
antee against the vehicles being sold. It may be possible to arrange for
a letter of credit from a bank or insurance company so we won't have the
total amount on deposit. We are trusting the Lord to undertake for us as
only He can - pray with us.
Slowly, slowly the red tape is unraveling. When it is all straight
ened out we will be able to get the things stored at customs in Amritsar.
That, of course, will mean...yes, you guessed it - more travell
OF ELECTRICITY AND WATER...
Did we say electricity? Well, yes, part of the time. As we sit
here typing at 10 a.m. there is none. With the temperatures ranging
from 85 to 100 degrees (and this is only Spring I) we have to stop now
and then and use the newspaper as a fan. You see, there is_a power short
age. The current is regularly off from about 6 a.m. to 2 p.iffr^-Theiv lt~~^
"ls"bh, erratically, the rest of the time. By erratic we mean it goes
off without warning, usually for short periods. Then we either sit in
the dark or grope for the matches to light candles. We eat many a meal
romantically - by candle light! We have an^r conditioner, but feel it
is useless to hook it up until we get the^generator.
And water? This is giving us much concern. For the past two years
monsoon rains have been very short in this area, resulting in a very low
water level. Our well, an open one that is used by several families, now
has only about two feet of water; the lowest it has been for many years.
We are trying to get the well cleaned and have some boring done, but so
far have not been successful. Again we ask you to pray with us.
THE HOSPITAL, MOBILE CLINICS, AND CHRISTIAN WITNESS....
The hospital is running at.capacity with up"to 19 patients. They
always seem to be so grateful for'our "visits. On Sundays we have a meet
ing with patients and staff. It is a joy to hear them sing. One Sunday
they asked for Telugu song books. We found some in Madras and gave to
them last Sunday. Hopefully one or two who read will have a new song or
two memorized by next Sunday. One person leads by singing a line; then
all join in and sing the line. This continues, with clapping, until the
-song is finished. William has given a Bible lesson twice. We are never
sure how well the message gets through. One time it went through two
interpreters: one from English to Tamil; then from Tamil to Telugu, which
the patients understand.
So far we have not visited any of the mobile clinics. We plan to do
so after finishing the import permit and customs work. Then we will hope
fully have our cameras and will try to get some pictures for you. Monday
through Friday the clinics are held in eight different places. Hundreds
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of people are treated in each place. We look forward to being able to
join the staff in bearing a Christian witness there, also.
CONCERNING FINANCIAL AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT
Thank you for prayer. We know you have been praying for us. So
often we see the hand of God working to clear up a difficulty, keep us
from harm, or provide for a need. After driving through the Quetta
area of Pakistan we learned that about every tenth vehicle is attacked
by bandits. The Lord took us through safely.
At the Afghanistan border we had to
have small pox vaccinations. The
"doctor" at the quarantine place
didn't clean our arms; and worse, he
used the same applicator and vial of
serum he had used for others. We
could have had infections, but surely
the Lord protected us. Truly, "The
effectual fervent prayer of a right
eous man availeth much," James 5:16.
May we continue to bridge the space
that lies between us with the ties
that prayer provides.
Thank you for faithful giving. Your financial support has enabled ui
to buy some equipment, ship supplies, and get to India. Your continued
regular giving will enable us to work and witness here.
Finally, some sharing opportunities. 1, In our October, '74 news
letter we listed equipment needs. Some money was received for these;
some was borrowed to complete the purchases. We felt it was better to
borrow and be able to bring things with us, rather than get later and
have to pay separate shipping costs and import duty (only items brought
with us come in duty-free). So we borrowed $2.500. This loan must be
repaid. If you can help please indicate yourgTft is for Equipment Loan.
2. Rehabilitation building. We will have to start our rehabilitation
training program from scratch. One of the first things we need is a build
ing for tools and workshop. Funds need to be collected now so we can
start building when surveys, plans, and estimates of costs are complete.
ADDRESSES....
Please send all contributions to: First Christian Church; 521
Poplar Street; La Crosse, KS 67548.
Our India mailing address is: Sri Kalahasti; Andhra Pradesh
517 644; INDIA. (This is a change in address. We will live here until,,
we can arrange for a place in Yerpedu or near the hospital.) \
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Rolands have another grandsonl
Benjamin Wayne was born to David
and Glenda February 3rd, 2;01 a.m.,
5 lbs. 13 ozs., 19V long. He is
number five.
"Now to Him who is able to
do exceeding abundantly beyond all
that we ask or think, according
to the power that works within us,
to Him be the glory in the church
and in Christ Jesus to all gener
ations forever and ever. Amen."
Ephesians 3:20, 21
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VOL. 5
ROLAND RIPPLES
NEWS OF WILLIAM & JEAN ROLAND - MISSIONARIES TO INDIA
SEPTEMBER 1975
THE LONG TRIP IS FINALLY FINISHED
NO. 3
The truck speedometer shows the total mileage was 10,2271
U.S.A. to SriKalahasti, Andhra Pradesh, India.
The seemingly endless red tape that delayed our trip
in India for four months was finally cleared. June 9th was
truly a red-letter day when we got the truck/camper/trailer
and all luggage through customs at Amritsar. But, lets go
back and look at a few details of import permits, customs
clearance, and travels across India.
The bond for the truck and trailer was finally secured
May 28th with the help of the Inter-Mission Business Office
in Bombay. That office stood security for us and the
American Express Bank gave us the bond. No deposit was re
quired for the bond, as other banks and insurance companies
wanted. The only charge was the usual 6% interest for the
six years of the bond's durationa total of only about
- $340. Again prayers have been answered, and God provided
o 1 j 1- 11 in a wonderful way.
Where Rolands live. Open well ^
went almost dry this summer. ^ . i. v ^ ^ ^ .
After getting the bond we made several train trips:
first to New Delhi; then to Amritsar to get a valuation
statement from customs: then back to Delhi to get the bond
officially accepted by the Central Government. While in Delhi we learned that the generator
permit had been sent to Yerpedu, but it never reached us in time to be of use for customs
clearance.
From Delhi we returned once again to Amritsar with all the necessary papers for customs
clearance. Even with them it still took two days to wade through all the details there. But,
happily, all was finished and we said good-bye to customs people about 5 p.m. June 9thl We
had to pay a $60 fine fof^thife generator because we didn't have the import permit for it. Total
duty was only about $260. Customs officials were really helpful and went out of their way to
find ways to clear things free of duty. Storage charges that would have amounted to about $600
were waived because things were for use in the Leprosy Center. We were amazed, pleased, and
very thankful to find everything had been cared for so well by customs. We have found nothing
missing or damaged. We had feared the worst from tales about how things are often stolen.
Again we could see the hand of God working for us. After leaving customs we paused for a few
minutes at our hotel to praise and thank Him before starting our trip toward South India.
After two nights on the road from Amritsar we reached Dehra Dun. This is the last town
before the road climbs up into the mountains where Woodstock School is. Rather than drive the
truck up the mountain we decided to leave it at a mission compound and take a bus up to
Landour. There was a little unexpected excitement at the bus stand. Jean was in the ladies
line waiting to purchase tickets. William was waiting under a tree with the luggage. A bus
came into the depot, and before it was hardly stopped the conductor and three passengers got
off and started fighting. They ran into the ticket agent's room and banged around there for
awhile. Then they came out armed with "weapons"a 1 x 12 board 6 to 8 feet long; a rake; a
metal rod that looked like a knife or gun at first, but turned out to be a jack handle. These
were being used with more or less skill to hit each other. By this time others had joined the
fight and bystanders had to duck and get out of the line of fire, which included bricks and
stones flying between the two fighting parties. One man drove up in a car and joined the fight.
Soon his windshield was broken out and the car body was hit several times. One of the bus
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passengers who had been In the start of the fight climbed up to the bus roof rack to toss do^
some luggage. As he descended he kicked In the two back windows with his bare feet. Perhaps
his revenge against the bus company was sweet; it sure was bloody. Before the police finally
arrived and took charge several people were injured and bleeding. We tried to get tickets again
but were told none would be sold until the matter had been settled. We knew that might take
hours or days, so we shared expense with some other travelers and went up the hill by taxi.
The stay in Landour was pleasant and coolingly refreshing after the constant humid heat of
South India. We did some hiking around the hillside to visit friends and see familiar sights;
got in on a Woodstock Old Student reunion and tea (were introduced as "honored guests"); attend
ed high school graduation and some other functions at Woodstock; had some dental work done; and
visited and .di^i-some work at our house. Aloha. One night we stayed with the Bernel Getters and
had a pleasant visit. Their daughter, Debbie, graduated this year. Jean got to visit with a
classmate she hadn't seen since their high school graduation in 1938.
Jean was able to put her nurses training to good use while we were in Landour. On Saturday
morning near the school a busload of pilgrims went off the road and down the hillside. An SOS
went out for doctors and nurses to come to the community hospital. Jean spent most of the day
helping and went back several times to visit her patients the following days. There had just
been a medical conference on the hillside so a lot of professional help was available. Some
school staff and students, and missionaries living near the accident site helped-rescue the -
passengers. Many nationals stood around and wondered why they were bothering with them. Six
were dead at the site, and five died later. The community hospital treated about 40 patients,
20 of whom were admitted. There had been about 60 people in and on top of the 50 passenger bus.
One young woman whom Jean cared for and visited was
surprised at the care and attention given. Jean explained
it was because of the love of Jesus that we Christians love
and serve others; that we love because God loved us and
Jesus gave His life for us. She replied, "We must leam
this love from you people." Please pray with us that this
young womana well educated teachermay truly leam of
and accept God's love. She knows English and has a Bible,
which we are encouraging her to read. Both of her parents
died in the accident.
We left Landour in the rain (the monsoons had begun).
After doing some work on the truck/trailer we started the
long trek southward. Delhi was our first stop where we
stayed in the home of friends, sleeping under a fan, which
made it more comfortable. Next day we stopped to see the
Taj Mahal, then spent the night somewhere south of Agra.
It was hot, so with no fan in the camper we spent an uncom
fortable night. Later we-got into higher elevations, and
that combined with rains kept the weather cooler. The rest,
of the trip was quite pleasant and comfortable. We found most roads pretty rough and wavy so
had to travel slowlymade only a little more than 100 miles per day, and took two weeks to
reach SriKalahasti.
Only one river crossing gave us trouble. Two years ago the bridge had broken and is not
repaired yet. Most of the year a pontoon bridge is used, but during the monsoon when water is
high it is taken out. So they are running two steam-driven ferries that carry three of four
vehicles each trip. We got to the river in the morning about an hour after they started runn
ing the ferries that day. When we arrived we saw a long line of trucks waiting to crossmust
have been 100 or more. We figured we would have to wait all day to get across, but were happy
to leam they were taking busses and private vehicles ahead of the trucks. We had to go down
near the water, turn around and back onto the ferrya distance of about a city block. That
took some doing with the trailer; and we had to squeeze our way in between a couple of other
vehicles. When it finally came our turn to board we were the first to get on. William was
able to back the trailer up the ramp, but the angle was so steep that the trailer hitch drug.
So it had to be unhooked and backed in by hand. We had to go through the same process getting
off. Other drivers and the ferry operator seemed to get a bit iiiq>atient with us. Besides our
vehicles there were two trucks, a car, and several oxen on the ferry. About two thirds of the
way across one of the oxen fell or jijmped into the water. Instead of swimming ahead to the
Water carrier bringing
drinking water to patients.
nea?, shore it returned to where it had come from. It was still swimming the last we saw, so
hoj)e,fully got back safely.
The last exciting incident of the trip was about 50 miles from home. We came to a rail
way underpass. A warning rail over the road on the west had been knocked down, so we proceeded
under the tracks slowly and cleared ok. But, the guard rail on the east was 6" or so lower
than the underpass and we hit it with the camper air-conditioner. We were going slowly enough
to stop quickly, so damaged only the plastic cover. All we could do was back off, turn around,
and take a round-about way to Kalahasti, Instead of getting in Saturday evening in goodtime we
didn't make it until 3 a.m. Sunday morning.
It is ^ good to be home and have the worry of import
^jpermits, vehicle bond, customs, and travel behind us. Again
^ I{we praise God for bringing us through safely, and at just
the right time when it wasn't too hot or too rainy; probably
the best two weeks of the year. Since returning to Kala
hasti on July 6 th (another red-letter day I) there have been
reports almost daily of heavy rains, floods, landslides, and
traffic disruptions along our route.
MANY THINGS KEEP OUR DAYS FILLED WITH ACTIVITY
Madras customs told us we needed a license for our air
guns. We were sure we didn't since none had been required
before and several told us they didn't have for their guns,
but we applied for one anyway. After paying the license
fee, giving storage charges on the guns, and making several
trips to various offices we were finally told no license
was required.
A radio license (wireless, called here) is required in
India. Two trips to the post office completed that task. Efforts to secure drivers licenses
and vehicle registration are still going on. When we applied we thought we had all the infor
mation necessary, but the offices keep asking for additional material. When the vehicle reg
istration is complete a sticker will be issued for the windshield, and a number will be given
for the license plate. We will have to make our own plate, or paint the numbers on the vehicle.
The road tax is paid each year, but the same number is kept for the life of the vehicle.
The work of the roadside clinics and hospital continues to keep the staff busy. The
hospital has 16 beds, but most of the time we have many more patients than beds; as many as
29 for awhile. The extra ones sleep on the floor, which they are used to doing at home. We
have provided a straw mat for each patient, but none have mattresses. Each brings his own
glass and pan or plate. The only "nursing care" they get is the dressing of ulcers and what
ever medication the doctor orders. Drinking water is brought to them at the hospital, but
they go across a field to the well for bathing and washing of clothes.
Each Friday we have a Bible class for any of the English speaking staff who wants to . -- -
attend. It is primarily for the men who have meetings in the churches each Sunday. Two of
the men are visiting four churches regularly now. We visited two of the churches recently,
but due to muddy roads weren't able to get to the other two. All are small groups. Some have
been Christians only a few years, having been Hindu before. They still need much teaching.
Some of the church workers seem pretty discouraged, and some lack interest. The care of the
world and the business of earning a living consumes so much of their energy. Please pray for
them that they may grow spiritually.
^ Sickness\as been keeping us from working at capacity. Food poisoning after a visit to
Madras struck once. Head colds and something like flu have kept us in bed for awhile, and
tummy upsets seem to be pretty regular visitors. Doing "battle" with insects, ^ts^ and monkeys
is a never ending chore. We are happy to report that one especially troublesome rat has suc
cumbed to poison. Monkeys are so bold they come right up to the door and steal food from people,
They would come into the house if we didn't keep the screen doors latched. Hindus worship them
so it is difficult to know how to get rid of them.
A minister from Indianapolis visited our hospital and clinic work recently. He observed
that it takes quite a bit of energy just to survive here. We agree, and at the same time know
that God will continue to supply our every need. We express our thanks again to each of you
as you continue to uphold us in prayer and with your financial gifts.
One of our "dressers" cleaning
an ulcer before bandaging It.
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"I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My
soul shall make its boast in the Lord; the humble shall hear it and rejoice. 0 magnify the
Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together." Psalm 34:1-3
Stateside address: First Christian Church; 521 Poplar Street; La Crosse, KS 67548
India address: SriKalahasti; Andhra Pradesh 517 644; INDIA.
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Oleaningi^ (Oot. 9, 75
William and Kra* Jeam(B*H*)
Boland, Sri Sale3mati; .imdhra iBradesh
517 644-i Imdia report that on Jtane 911975
thy had a truly red-letter day when they
got the truck camper, trailer and all
luggage through customs at A!nritsari
Shey writes" it is ^ good to be home
and have the worry of import permits,
vehicle bond, customs and travel
behind us* Again we predse God for
bringing us through safely, and at
just the ri^t time when it wasn't
too hot or too rai3ay$ probably the
best two weeks of the year* Since
returning to kalahasti on July 6th
(another red-letter day) there have
been reports almost daily of heavy
rains, floods, landslides and
traffic disruptions along our route*"
'Bieir forwarding agent for funds
is8 First Ohrlstien Church, 521 2? Poplar
Street, la Orosse, KB 675^
Gleaninga