January, 1989

Volume 8/9
Number 1
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TIMES IN
ZAMBIA
Dr. and Mrs. Ronald S. (Ron and Marti) Baumann
Field Address:
P.O. Box 32184
Lusaka, Zambia
Telephone: 252058
Forwarding Agents:
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Lape
Johnson Bible College. 510
Knoxville, Tennessee 37998
Telephone: (615)573-4547
"... I AM COMING SOON" REV. 22:20
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BACK IN ZAMBIA
We feel that we are finally getting "settled in" since returning to Zambia from
our 1987/88 furlough. The congregations got along reasonably well in our
absence; it was a time of maturing for them. We still see so much more that
needs to be done; it is hard to know where to begin.
Ron preaching at Chikupi.
HELP! HELP!
All of the congregations that we work with need Bible school materials for the children and young
people. We need your help in getting teaching materials in good condition (preferably new!) to dis
tribute to them. Unused DVBS craft packets would be great too. If you have some of these items in
storage at your church, or if you wish to purchase them new, please mail themto us as soon as you get
them. There is an ongoing need, so this is an ongoing request. Left over Lookouts, etc. could be used
also. Write on your boxes: Gift Bible teaching materials.
THE WELL
We have some work to do on the well, located in
"the bush" at the Mungu church building which is
within the "Kafu flats area." The cover (which
was damaged) fell into the well. Thieves stole the
chain from the windlass. Since digging and con
structing the well in 1984, it has never "gone dry."
Recently we planned to dig the well a bit deeper,
and construct a new cover (for safety and
hygiene). As it turned out, one of the church
leaders was involved in an ox cart/minibus
accident, so the work was postponed. The next
time the work was scheduled we were rained out.
So, up to now, this job is still to be done. The well is
still being used since the people bring their own
rope and bucket.
THE CONFERENCE
The Well.
Many of the men (leaders and future leaders) in the "Kafue flats area" were able togather recently
for the 1988Kafue Urban/Rural Men's Conference. Wehad forty-three registrants and attendants,
and we studied the Armour of God. This was on overnight conference where I provided the food for
an evening meal and a "continental" breakfast of bread and hot tea. I am considering using this
method on a periodic basis to replace the week-by-week one-hour-of-study method.
NEW SONG BOOKS
We were able to purchase about one hundred
new song books "in the vernacular" to distribute
to five congregations recently. At the same time
we distributed a quantity of new, plastic commun
ion cups, and issued a new Church Reports book.
We struggle constantly to get our hands on song
books, teaching materials, reading material, etc.
PREVENTION CLINICS
If our crate ever arrives (it left New Orleans on
the 28th of July and is long over-due containing
5000 toothbrushes, among other things) we are
planning prevention clinics in the rural primary
schools. We will discuss oral hygiene briefly and
distribute a new toothbrush to each student.
Happy times new song books.
NEWS ABOUT:
A
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Jeffrey graduated from LeTourneau College in Longview, Texas in December, 1987,
receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Technology. He secured a teaching job at
a small airport south of Atlanta in Jonesborough, Georgia. For nearly one year he taught
new students how to fly, etc. Recently Delta Airlines called him, offering full-time
employment at the airport. Mailing address: Jeffrey J. Baumann, 655 Laura Dr., Griffin,
Georgia 30223.
Russell is one-half the way through his study of Architecture (a five-year course) at the
University of Tennessee in Knoxville. His spare time (which he has very little of) is divided
between U.T. football/basketball games and Kappa Sigma fraternity. Mailing address:
Russell M. Baumann, 4413 W. Sutherland Ave., Knoxville, Tennessee 37919.
Susan graduated from high school at Rift Valley Academy, the missionary boarding
school located in Kijabe, Kenya, in July, 1987. After one full year plus one summer quarter at
the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, she decided to transfer to Milligan College, located
near Johnson City, Tennessee. She is still an Education major, and is active in the Milligan
Choir. Mailing address: Susan L. Baumann, P.O. Box 1144, Milligan College, Tennessee
37682.
During our furlough year Andrew
completed grade five at Blue Grass
Elementary School located in west
Knox County. He was very active in
basketball while in Knoxville, which
has carried over to his school here in
Lusaka. He is now in grade six at the
American Embassy School of Lusaka.
His activities at school include basket
ball (of course!) and swimming. Mail
ing address; Andrew J. Baumann,
P.O. Box 32184, Lusaka, Zambia.
(Foreign Air Mail.)
PRAY
for the congregations to continue maturing
for more permanent missionaries in Zambia
for Andrew who is doing so well in grade six
for wisdom as we teach and preach and lead
for good health and safety as we live and work in Zambia
for the arrival of our crate (and in good condition)
praise for Jeffs new job with Delta Airlines
for watchcare over Russell at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville
for watchcare over Susan at Milligan College in Johnson City, Tennessee
thankful that Russell could spend the Christmas season with us here in Zambia
Andrew with his "usual crowd.'
MARTI'S PAGE
It was good to visit with you, renew old
friendships and make new ones. How
very much we appreciate your sharing
with us in God's work in Zambia.
It was difficult to leave Jeff, Russ and
Susan behind in America on our return to
Zambia in August. We knowthat many of
you have been praying for us and the
children during this time. Your prayer
support has really helped.
The churches we work with have done
well during the year we were away. They
are so appreciative of you in America
who, through us, are caring for them.
Most of the ladies' Bible Studies contin-
Marti is planning a conference.
ued to meet while I was away. This was a real answer to prayer. I've begun my class at Antioch
Church of Christ in Chelston, and we are studying some of the Psalms.
The ladies at Chikupi have asked me to plan a conference for them. 'Tentatively we have selected a
March date for the conference. We will invite the ladies from the Mungu and West Side (Kafue)
churches to come and share with us. Please pray for renewed strength and spiritual growth as a
result of the conference.
I am again teaching grade six at the American Embassy School of Lusaka, and Andrew is one of
my twelve students. I have seven different nationalities this year: American, Austrian, Belgian,
German, Danish, Tanzanian and Swedish. Please pray for the Lord to use me as a Christian teacher.
It is a wonderful opportunity to touch young lives that may some day be leaders of importance in their
home countries.
The New Year is here, and there is much to accomplish. It would be easy to be overwhelmed by the
magnitude of the work. It is good to remember that we are not alone; that the Lord goes ahead to
prepare the way, giving us opportunities to reach out in His name. Galatians 6:9,10 says it well: "And
let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we shall reap if we do not grow weary. So then, while
we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially those who are of the household of the
faith." (NAS)
IN HONOR
This issue of TIMES IN ZAMBIA is to honor my mother, Mrs. Joseph M. (Anna) Baumann,
whom I love deeply and respect to the highest degree.
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TIMES IN
4 ZAMBIA
Dr. and Mrs. Ronald S. (Ron and Marti) Baumann
Field Address;
P.O. BOX 32164
Lusaka. Zambia
Telephone: 252058
Forwarding Agents:
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Lape
Johnson Bible College. 510
Knoxville. Tennessee 37998
Telephone: (615)573-4547
"... I AM COMING SOON" REV. 22:20
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NEW CHURCH AT NG'OMBE
COMPOUND BETHANY
On the ninth of April, 1989, the new congregation at Ng'ombe Compound, in the
capital city of Lusaka, met for the first time. In attendance were fourteen adults and
twelve children twenty-six in all. They voted to name the new church Bethany. We
have already built a temporary shelter at the home of one of the church leaders. We
are now trying to obtain a plot upon which to build a permanent structure. The size
and location of the plot will help determine how large a building to construct.
There are at least 40,000 men, women and children in this compound.
The Bethany crowd.
BUSH WORK
INTERRUPTED
In our last newsletter we mentioned that we
were finally getting settled in. Then, the rains
began. At that time we did not know just how
well "settled in" we were!! Several of the roads
that we use routinely were completely
impassable. We were cut off from three congre
gations for weeks and weeks. In the photo you
can see what used to be a dirt road. That was as
far as we could go that day. Even my 4-wheel
drive vehicle was no match for that mud.
PLANTING PROJECT
AT CHIKUPI
The church leader in charge of the children's
Sunday school programat Chikupi had the great
idea of a fruit tree planting event on the church
property. Several of the Zambian kids planted
mango and guava trees. Andrew was invited to
participate too, so he chose to plant an orange
tree.
THE CONFERENCE
The 1989 Kafue Urban/Rural Ladies Con
ference was a tremendous success. The
conference came at a good time when all the
participating churches (West Side at Kafue,
Mungu and Chikupi) needed a spiritual lift. Held
in "the bush" at Chikupi, there were about thirty
ladies there (plus babies) to study subjects like:
how to read and study the Bible; how to pray;
marriage, children and the home. Each group
shared a skit or special music with the other
ladies. The fellowship was sweet, and the spirit
of cooperation between the groups showed great
maturity. Another ladies conference is planned
for October, before the rains begin.
CRATE FINALLY
ARRIVES
About eight months after leaving Knoxville,
our crate arrived in Lusaka in fine condition. The
delay was mainly due to a bankrupt carrier. This
caused delays, dock storage charges, repayment
of shipping charges, legal fees, etc. The cost of
shipping was triple what we had planned on.
This is a road?
Oranges ... in a few years.
Temporary shelter in Ng'ombe Compound.
NEWS ABOUT:
A
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Jeffrey loves his new job with Delta Airlines in Atlanta. He is now working the "late" shift (11
p.m. to 7 a.m.) which has its good points and bad points. He stays busy with Wednesday Night
Bible study at the Berea church in Hampton, Sunday evening young adults at Mount Carmel in
Decatur, and the area Metro Bible study in north Atlanta on Tuesdays.
Russell is beginning his Senior year at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He will have
twoSenior years since Architecture is a five-year course at U.T. This Summer he plans to combine
Summer school and a bit of construction work (with his uncle in the Blount County mountains).
Susan completed a very good year at Milligan College, which was capped off by the Milligan
College Choir tour through Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. She will be attending Summer School
at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, continuing her degree work in Education.
Andrew is finishing an excellent year of school work (grade six) at the American Embassy
School of Lusaka. As you may have already guessed (from the photo) the first thing out of our
(late-arriving) crate had to be his new basketball goal. He spends many hours each week in
practice. He has been playing basketball only one and one-half years while some of his friends
have been playing for more than six years. Nevertheless, he is on the starting "five" at A.E.S.L.
He spent two weeks in France (late February and early March) schooling in the mornings and
learning to snow ski in the afternoons. Andrew is now twelve years old.
A time to work, play .. . and eat!
The net is on. Give me the ball.
VISITORS FROM TENNESSEE
The Zambian Baumanns were thrilled to welcome to Lusaka some Tennessee Baumanns recently. My
mother (Anna Margaret Johnson Baumann) and my sisters (Barbara Hope Baumann Mynatt and Jo Anne
Baumann Whitt), all members of the Woodlawn Christian Church in Knoxville, arrived on the tenth of
March for three weeks with us. The fellowship that we enjoyed was a blessing from God.
MARTI'S PAGE
It is hard to believe we've been back in Zambia almost a
year. We are missing our adult children Jeffrey, Rus
sell and Susan very much, and ask that you continue
praying for them and us as we deal with the separation.
Due to a fire at Zambia's main power station at Lake
Kariba we have been experiencinginterruptions ofelectri
cal power. One never realizes how much one depends on
something until forced to do without. It would not be so
bad if one just knew when to expect it. Several times a
week (sometimes several times a day) we have been with
out electricity. It is especially hard in the evening since no
meals can be prepared, no music played, and no reading
or studying done. As I look out my windowinto the black
ness of the night I see the beauty of the moon and stars.
Even though they are far away their light is the only
thing piercing the darkness as far as the eye can see. I am
reminded that like the stars, moon and sun we, as Chris
tians, are called to be "light" in a world of darkness.
Matthew 5:16 (NAS) says: "Let your light shine before
men in such a way that they may see your good works,
and glorify your Father who is in heaven."
Our world has had a power interruption a minor inconvenience. Many in the world who do not know
Jesus Christ as Saviour are in "true" darkness. They have no one to depend upon except themselves. They
need "light" to see by. They need "power" which only Jesus can provide. We, as Christians, have that
"light to show them the way. Our "light" is far brighter than the sun, moon or stars sinceit comes from the
very Source of LightGod the Father. My prayer for all of us is that we will "Shine"! I love and miss you all.
PRAYER (REQUESTS & PRAISE)
a building plot at Ng'ombe Compound
numerical growth for Bethany
spiritual maturity for the Bethany members
praise for the arrival of our crate
more missionaries in Zambia
wisdom as we teach, preach and lead
physical safety and well-being as we work in Zambia
Jeffrey as he lives and works in the Atlanta area
Russell as he begins his Senior year in college
Susan as she continues in her Junior year in college
Andrew as he anticipates the seventh grade this Fall
Mission Services
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Knoxville, TN 37901-2427
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Is this the way you do it?
-IN MEMORY-
This issue ofTimes In Zam
bia is in memory of the late,
faithful servant of the Lord,
Bill Loft, veteran missionary,
and the person who most in
fluenced us to enter the foreign
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Zambia Christian Mission
Dr. & Mrs. (Ron and Marti) Baumann
the father and of the son and of the holy spirit, teaching them to
1 September 1989
Mrs. Gerry Fellows
Post Office Box 2427
Knoxville, Tennessee
Dear Carmen,
Here it is! Since you are reading this letter, we
know that DHL "did their thing".
The title of my article is "Accountable". I have
searched through several times for errors, etc., and find
all OK. I have removed everything that seemed unnecessary,
and feel that this is what I wish to say.
Included is an idea of how the title page might
possibly be arranged, especially with reference to the
poem. I am particularly interested in having the Annie.
Johnson Flint stanza of poetry in the upper right hand
area of the title page (in small, italic print). I trust
that you will agree to this. At the very end, another
stanza of her poem appears (using the same italic print).
Could you possible send me six copies of the
Horizons article when printed? These can be mailed by
First Class postage to:
Mrs. Martha Baumann
A.E.S.L. DOS Lusaka
Washington, D.C.
20521-2310
Thank you for this opportunity to share my thoughts
on this subject in Horizons.
Faithfully yours.
FORWARDING AGENTS:
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Lape
Johnson Bible College, Box510
Knoxville, TN 37998
phone: (615) 573-4547
MATTHEW 28:1 9 20
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FIELD ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 32184
Lusaka, Zambia
Africa
phone: 252058
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Number 3
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Dr. and Mrs. Ronald S. (Ron and Marti) Baumann
Field Address:
P.O. BOX 32184
LUSAKA. Zambia
Telephone: 292058
Forwarding Agents:
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Lape
Johnson Bible College. 510
Knoxville. Tennessee 37998
Telephone: (615) 573-4547
"... I AM COMING SOON" REV. 22:20
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BROTHER SIBANDA
David Sibanda (Shamasapo) is one of our more elderly church leaders living in the
Mumbwa Rural District. He is quite possibly the very first member ofour churches in the
country of Zambia. Originally firom Zimbabwe (then Southern Rhodesia), a Shona,
Brother Sibanda was born in 1885, and married in 1930. He still attends an occasional
conference, and he is still working for the Lord's Kingdom.
Brother Sibanda 104 and counting
BETHANY CONGREGATION
Our newest congregation, Bethany, located in
Ng'ombe Compound of Lusaka, is progressing quite
well we think. Even though we have lost two of our
original families, the Lord has brought in some re
placements. On three occasions recently we have had
forty-two or forty-three in attendance. Since our first
service in April, 1989, seventeen souls have con
fessed Christ and been baptized. As a result of our
"growing pains," we have just finished doubling the
size of our temporary shelter. Our search for land
continues, and seeking permission to build requires
an incredible amount of time every day or so. The
young people have been organized into a youth choir
which adds a lot to our worship services.
MUMBWA CONFERENCE
In an area west of Lusaka called the Mumbwa District, our churches (about twelve of them) held their
semiannual family conference recently. Lasting five days, most of the congregations were well-
represented, giving us a total attendance at the main session one evening of 250. I spoke on four different
topics during the two days that I attended. I have recently been able to supply those churches with Bibles
(Tonga), Baptismal Certificates, Annual Church Report Books and Bible Study Guides.
SHAMULUMBA CHURCH
Last year's rains (yes, we are still talking about them!) resulted in the destruction of the Shamulumba
church building which is located in the Mumbwa District. Fpced with the necessity of rebuilding, they
relocated a few metres away from the old site, decided on a larger building, made all new(mud) blocks, and
have completed their new building. I was able to furnish the funds for some additional poles (for roofing
support) and the roofing nails (especially coated nails for steel sheets).
SEEDS DISTRIBUTED
Many kilograms of vegetable seeds were donated to the Mission by Bootstrap International. After our
crate arrived (containing the seeds) they were distributed to several of our congregations in the Lusaka
area. We have heard from many people that they are "good seeds."
Lord, use these children in your Kingdom.
MUNGU WELL REPAIRED
We were finally able to repair the well at Mungu village. A new concrete top has been built (for sanita
tion and safety), and the steel windlass has a new chain welded in place. Thieves recently stole the steel
sheets off of the outside toilet. Even church buildings aren't respected by the "lower element."
LADIES CONFERENCE
The second ladies conference of 1989 was held at the Mungu church recently. Ladies from three congre
gations attended (Mungu, Chikupi and Kafue West Side) as Marti spoke on two topics: "HowTo Get Along
With Your Neighljor" and "Raising Children." There were about 35 in attendance, and the village ladies
presented songs and skits to encourage one another.
MIDLANDS FELLOWSHIP
The leaders in the Lusaka area (the Midlands area as it is called) have formed an evangelizing fellow
ship. I have tried to lead and advise as they establish their fellowship, but it is their own group entirely.
They have established this group to promote leadership training and evangelism. I feel that this
development shows great maturity in our leaders.
NEWS ABOUT:
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Jeff has moved into a new apartment in the
Atlanta area. He is many miles closer to the
Atlanta International Airport where he works
for Delta Airlines. He is very active in the forma
tion of the new Riverside congregation in the
Atlanta metropolitan area. Write to him at: 261
Indian Lake Drive, Morrow, GA 30260.
Russ continues in his study of Architecture at
the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He is
enjoying his 4-wheel drive Mazda pickup, antici
pating possible snow and ice during the East
Tennessee winters. He will have a new address
in December. Write him at: 1507 Fox Meadow
Circle, Knoxville, TN 37923.
Susan continues in her study of Education as a
Junior at the University of Tennessee in Knox
ville. Botany seems to be her favorite subject at
the moment. She will have a new address in
December. Write her at: 1507 Fox Meadow
Circle, Knoxville, TN 37923.
Andrew is now in the seventh grade at the
American Embassy School of Lusaka. He has
ten subjects which are taught by seven different
teachers. He says that "school is really tough!!"
He still enjoys football, basketball, soccer,
volleyball, kickball and swimming.
Jeffrey, Susan and Russell
Andrew Joseph Baumann
THANK YOU
All of my family members and relatives are still stunned and speechless as we reflect on the tragic and
unexpected death of my sister, Barbara Mynatt, who (along with my mother and my othersister, Jo Anne)
had visited with us here in Zambia in March of this year. Thank you sincerely for all of your expressions of
support and sympathy through prayer, cards and lettera. Our Lord has "picked a beautiful flower" to have
with Him.
THE PRESIDENT AND THE KING
I recently had the pleasure of meeting the President of the Republic of Zambia Dr. Kenneth David
Kaunda, and the King of Swaziland King Mswati III. Zambia gave the King a genuine King's welcome
as we received him on the red carpet and listened to the 21-gun salute. The memory ofthis reception is one
I shall never forget.
MARTI'S PAGE
My thoughts "wing home" to America each time I
receive a letter, a phone call, or read about "her" in
the news. I remember all the many reasons why I
love my country. The magic and beauty of her
changing seasons; the friendliness and love of God's
people there; the willingness to reach out and help
others. In short, I choose to have a selective memory
of the good things about America. I tend to forget and
overlook those things that do not fit my "beautiful
picture." None of us likes to think of drugs, homeless
people, AIDS, pornography, etc. They are not a part
of the American dream for Christians, nor are they a
part of the Zambian Christian's dream. The Lord
Jesus Christ helps us to see (with distress) the world
as it truly is not as a pretty picture unfortunately
but one of war, hatred and Godlessness. Our Lord
also enables us to see how the world could be under
His power, and gives us hope for the future. II Peter
3:9-14 is abundantly clear. We read: "... what sort of
people ought you (we) to be in holy conduct and
godliness,.. .". We also read: "... be diligent to be
found by Him in peace, spotless and blameless,... ".
In Him we can make a difference.
PRAYER LIST
a building plot for Bethany in Ng'ombe
praise for our new members at Bethany
continued spiritual and numerical growth at
Bethany
maturity at the other churches (Mungu, Chikupi,
Kafue West Side, Mungwi and Antioch at
Chelaton) as we spend less and less time with
them
more missionaries in Zambia
watchcare over Jeff, Russ and Susan
Andrew as he grows and matures, and as he con
tinues in grade seven
our physical safety and well-being
my sister's family as they adjust to life without her
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Together in the Lord for 29 years.
IN MEMORY
This issue of TIMES IN ZAMBIA is in
memory of my sister, Barbara, whomI loved
dearly and miss so very much.
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