Ammerman Bruce Karolyn 1969 Rhodesia

Vol. 6 No. 11

Chidamoyo HeraldBruce and Karolyn Ammerman

MISSIONARIE5 Chidamoyo Mission, P/Bag 38 KaroiRhodesia, Africa.

(SERVING RHODESIA)Mr. 8t Mrs. Walter L.. Spratt

^ (Forwarding Agents) P.O. Box 113Moberly, Missouri 65270

"Heralding the Good News of the Gospel in Africa"

Back in school for the second term

1969

The Ammermans' new address is:

Box 330, Karoi

Rhodesia, Africa

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June -- 1969

Dear Christian Friends:

Greetings to all of you at this timeL Many of you will be in the midst of yoursummer DVBS programs, and others will h^ve already finished. We pray that youwere successful in presenting the-TnessagesJof Christ and the Bible to the many ea-ger young ones who were gathered together. To those of you who have used ourmaterials, we express our thanks.

In these cool days, the distasteful Bust gjets worse and worse and the stink bugs'oegin to go away. I have never seen anything like these little creatures this year.The last of April and May were really ibad. Iln the evenings they would find theirjway into the house. We found them evjerywh!ere--in the closets, beds, shoes, andjcupboards. We found literally hundreds of têm in the lining of the curtains recentfly. One of the missions in Zambia has to close down for about two weeks and go to|town. They can't battle them. Even now, We can move a box and find a whole col-|ony of them underneath. Though the njiosquitoes are not so bad now, there contin-,ues to be a lot of malaria..—It struclc quite cljose to us last-week.—Our own little]Amy became sick on Sunday. By that evening her temperature was going up quitehigh, and Dale guessed that this was tlîe problem. The next morning a blood testconfirmed the diagnosis. For five days she didn't eat anything and became so thinShe has always had trouble-swallowing; pills of any kind. With malaria you have totake two different kinds of pills for a period lof three days. One of these kinds isChloroquin, the worst-tasting pill you have ^ver taken. But, if through continuednausea, you aren't able to keep the pills dowp, you have to be given injections. Am^suddenly decided that it was time to lejarn how to take pills. Was she ever happythat she escaped the injections! She i$ bettqr now and regaining her strength. Weare very thankful for this.

The hospital was shaking with excitement a few days ago. A woman had been,brought in during the night. It was evident that she would deliver vgMêeSHândwas in a great amount of discomfort. Dale diagnosed the conditi^îstfeWprobabil-|ity of twins. But by the time everything waa over, there woM^mree fine^^/mealthybabies--two girls and a boy. Madonna said that even Maah^D4MfcBHE»«<?arnad livetriplets. The natural concern of the mother right away wa^-"How will I take care!of that many babies?" The hospital always gives a baby bundle to new mothers,andMadonna said she would give this woman plenty of things. The biggest problem willbe an adequate milk supply. Another story, not so happy, was heard a few days laJter. A call came in the night for transport. A woman who had had 11 babies was in'great distress through an armpresentation, and couldn't deliver naturally. Whenshe was brought in, they set up things for emergency surgery. But it was too late.i

oth the-mpthe-g-^ndJhe child died. Fortunately the family understood how seriousjtheîtuation was, and later said that they didn't expect the mother to survive.

I had an enjoyable day on Sunday. Plans; had been made to go to Karoi and Vutilfor the day of services. I asked four of our teachers to go along. Most of these)have Sunday School duties and seldom jget to |visit the other congregations. We arrived in time for the services in Karo^. Sinbe I had had a throat infection, one ofthe teachers preached. From there wje went; on north to Vuti, where we have a primary school. They had prepared for us, but cooking chicken, vegetables, sadza,and of course, tea and bread. Two of jthe cqurch women had volunteered to comeand prepare everything for the visitors. They (the African people) certainly knowhow to show generous hospitality. Twb youiig people accepted Christ on that day.It was 6:30 p.m. when we returned and I had to conduct evening devotions for themissionaries at 7, but we all greatly enjoyed ourselves.

We have been privileged to have Jerry and Marietta Smith out to Chidamoyo forja visit. They live in Salisbury and help all of us by being a center of activity intown. We are happy that they could come apd visit us. They have gone to Bingajwith Dale to see the Zambezi work and the I^enningtons. '

—.Rhodesia-bae-^-banfu^fl an much in the past 6 years, since we first arrived.Prices have gone up and down, the attitudes of people have changed, mostly for theibetter. Roads have made a definite improvement. We have seen the arrival of modern supermarkets. But even though the stores are modern there are some things,such as Quaker Oats, Kool-Ade, American dereals and crackers, etc. , that can't|be found. You can buy Dairy Den ice cream^ that compares pretty well with that athome. Many items have been produced that bear the labels--"Just like American,hamburgers" (tho' they aren't), and American-style ice cream. In 1970 Rhodesiawill change over to the decimal system, and then we won't feel like we are in afor-

\ eign land at all.. No pounds, shillings and pence. The greatest changes have beenj seen here at Chidamoyo. From a quiet, primitive existence, we have come to a'/ modern Mission, with so much activity, and'a flourishing ChurGh-o^f-Chr-ist.-W-e-aEeI thankful for all of these things. Though the environment may change, the need still—remains the same and certainly the message of Christ never changes.

Our new well is in and finished. We have been given an amount of used piping,from the Zambezi mission which will help in the expense of hooking up the well tojthe existing reservoir. We thank you all for your generous support. Oh, yes, theappeal to tourism has also picked up. We would treat you royally if you could comefor a visit.

Yours in His Service,

TOGETHER

By Walter L. Spratt

On a foreign field, far awayBruce, Karolyn, Todd, Amy and Gay--To lost ones bring hopeAs faithful ones hold the rope.

Together, Christ we serve.From His Word never swerve.

By His love, all compelled;Against Satan we've rebelled.

Laboring, longing home to go--Waiting,His voice to hear, "Lo!"Joy and peace our hearts blend.Resolved, determined, faithful to the end.

2nd class permit paid at Carthage,Missouri. Published monthly by theFirst Christian Church at Main and

Chestnut, Carthage, Missouri 64836

FINANCIAL REPORT FOR BRUCE AND KAROLYN AMMERMAN, MAY 1969CONTRIBUTORS;

Bob Ammerman, Longmont, ColoradoMt. Sinai Church, Marshfield, MissouriCenter Point Christian Church, Carthage, MissouriAtlanta Christian Church, Atlanta, MissouriFirst Christian Church, Lamar, MissouriMorton's Gap Christian Church, Morton's Gap, KentuckyFirst Christian Church, Mableton, GeorgiaMr. & Mrs. Martin Marchbanks, Pocatello, IdahoFirst Christian Church, Carthage, MissouriWestside Christian Church, Berryville, MissouriMr. & Mrs. F. J. King, Gilbert, ArkansasPalestine Christian Church, Palestine, OhioChristian Church, Jasper, MissouriMr. & Mrs. V. Ammerman, Cambridge City, IndianaMr. & Mrs. Dale Sponsler, Marshfield, MissouriRacine Christian Church, Joplin, MissouriMr. & Mrs. Jack Richardson, Carmi, IllinoisGreensfork Christian Church, Greensfork, IndianaUnion Avenue Christian Church, Moberly, MissouriMr. & Mrs. Walter Goodman, Webb City, MissouriPrimary Class, Milford Christian Church, Milford, MissouriDederick Christian Church, Eldorado Springs, MissouriJacksonburg Christian Church , Greens Fork, IndianaJacksonburg Christian Youth Group, Greens Fork, IndianaFairview Christian Church, Carthage, MissouriMr. & Mrs. Raymond Kahre, Lockwood, MissouriMr. & Mrs. F. E. King, Yellville, ArkansasGilbert Christian Church, Gilbert, ArkansasFirst Christian Church, Oregon, MissouriLord's Reapers, Joplin, MissouriBarbara Jean Langston, Joplin, Missouri

Receipts for May 1969Balance April 30May ReceiptsTo account for

Expenses for May 1969Duplicate SlidesSalary, AmmermansCAM, Service Link

$ 29.80

1498. 46$1528.26

$ 23.73475.00

1000. 00

$1-498.73

(Also appreciated are thosewho have given through the

local church.)

STATEMENT:

ReceiptsExpensesBalance

$1528.261498.73

$ 29.53

Vol. 6 No. 12

Chidamoyo HeraldBruce and Karolyn Ammerman

SSIONARIES Box 330, Karoi

Rhodesia, Africa

(SERVING RHODESIA)Mr. & Mrs. Walter L. Spratt

(Forwarding Agents) P.O. Box 113Moberly, Missouri 65270


July -- 1969

Recently Chidamoyo was favored with a visit, by airplane, from four Salisburypeople. Two of these, Bro. Dick Clark, and Bro. Roy Palmer, are missionarieswith the Anti-Instrumental Church of Christ in Salisbury. The party was flown outin Dick's plane. Miss Meg Pearce, an assistant editor with Tina, anAfrican schoolmagazine, accompanied the party in order to write an article. The main reason forthe trip was to bring Mr. Roy Wall, of the Rhodesian Broadcasting Service, so thathe could record a couple hours of hymn singing by the Chidamoyo Christian people.A large congregation was present for the activities. The had practiced in individualgroups for many nights, andwe thoughtthey did quite well. Sometime in the futuretheir singingwill be heard on the RBC, during Sunday evening devotional times. Wewere happy for the witness which we could make through the singing of the Gospel.

Dear Friends in Christ,

At the time of this writing, many df you are now in Detroit, Michigan, enjoying]the fellowship and preaching of the North Anaerican Christian Convention. We dpenvy you who have this privilege. It wouldl?e wonderful,to climb in a plane and fly]•'out of the bush" back into civilizatio^for ai visit to such a gathering. Our heartS|would be over-whelmed and I don't know if we could stand the shock. We - have]prayed that the Convention would be a spiritual success.

These are the days of great activity and jencouragement. Everyone is busy andfinding great joy in his or her work. The MjLssion was so pleased to welcomeDuamand Marilyn niman to Chidamoyo. This couple is from Illinois; both attended Lincoln Christian College, and Duane is a Senior medical student in Chicago. They arehere for three months, during which he will receive full credit for the wo^ done!here. Since coming, Duane has been busy with Dale and Madonna in surgeries almost every day, and sometimes far into the night. Marilyn is helping with secretarial and bookkeeping work at the hospital and also going with the other, women totheir ladies' meetings and literacy classes. We have all noticed their keen interest in all phases of the work and we appreciate their willingness to help.

As we still try to go out to an area village for services once a week at nightjwe made plans for this past Tuesday night. I decided that I would take bioscopp(film strips), because this does help to bring a larger crowd. That was a busy dayjfor me. I made a full inspection of the Chidamoyo school that morning, beginning!at 7:30 and finishing at 12:30. I never tell the teachers when I am coming and oc-'casionally someone isn't well-prepared. This time, however, I was well-pleasedwith the work being done and the progress of the students. After lunch and a briefrest, I went to the area where the service was planned. I left the Land Rover at theend of the road, near a bore-hole, and began walking. I followed the path, goingfrom village to village, until I came to the end of the line. You can't imagine thethrill it gives you to go out like that, without any interpreter now, and just visitwith the people. I would always stop at the edge of the village and call, waiting foran invitation to enter. Then I would tell them the reason for my coming--to tellthem of the service we had planned. After that I would preach a bit, pass out sometracts, ask about their recent maize harvest, chickens, and whatever else came tomind. The people graciously receive us, making us feel very welcome in their villages.

That night, after gathering up all of the needed equipment, we put in as manypeople as we could,including Duane and Marilyp, and headed out. Ola was following, in her VW. Twice, going and coming, her car got hung up on a stump, thoughit didn't seem to do any damage. A large crowd gathered for the slides and film-strips, but were shivering from the cold wind and whistled through the village.

Another class has been started here. Karolyn has been responsible for starting a women's Sunday School class at the mission. The plan is for various Christian women to take turns teaching the class for a month at a time. I also began another Literacy Class at Badza, where we have a school and Karolyn has a ladies'meeting. The people are extremely keen to learn reading and writing. I alwaysimarvel when I attend that class, for there is a woman who has no proper handsonly stubs, from a birth defect. However, she comes to the literacy class, and islearning to read, and does a very good job holding a pencil and writing. She haschildren and fields which she tends by herself. It is amazing ;what you can do whenyou have to, or else have a great desire.

There is another special event in our fanaily in the States, which makes us yearnto be able to run back for a little while. My brother, Bob, who is presently Assistant Minister in the First Christian Church, Longmont, Colorado, is planning tobe married August 9 to Miss Carol Sheleen, a teacher in that city and church.From what pictures we have seen, letters received, and reports from friends, hehas made a fine choice. We are just sorry that we can't be there for the bigoccas-^ion. Our very best wishes to them.

I am happy to report good health among the Ammermans at this time. Every-,one here has been thrilled with recent packages received from relatives andfriends'.The June financial report just arrived and we are thankful for the first receipts ofmoney from the VBS programs. The school building is going up. Doorframes andwindow frames are now on hand and bricks are being put in place. Our sincerethanks goes to each group who is having a part in this very worthy project.

May God go with, you and be your Guide through each day.



Chestnut, Carthage, Missouri. 64836

FINANCIAL REPORT FOR BRUCE AND KAROL.YN AMMERMAN, JULY 1969

CONTRIBUTORS;

Mrs. Bessie Beason, Longmont, ColoradoMr. & Mrs. Dale Sponsler, Marshfield, MissouriWestside Christian Church, Des Moines, IowaWestside Christian Church, Berryville, ArkansasFirst Christian Church, Mableton, GeorgiaMr. & Mrs. Martin Marchbanks, Pocatello, IdahoFirst Christian Church, Carthage, MissouriCenter Point Christian Church, Carthage, MissouriMr. & Mrs. Norman Thompson, Lamar, MissouriPalestine Christian Church, Hollonsburg, OhioRacine Christian Church, Joplin, MissouriRamsey Christian Church, Ramsey, IllinoisMilford Christian Church, Lamar, MissouriChristian Church, Jasper, MissouriMt. Sinai Church, Marshfield, Missouri (VBS)Mr. & Mrs. F. J. King, Gilbert, ArkansasUnion Avenue Christian Church, Moberly MissouriElkland Christian Church, Elkland, Missouri (VBS)Fairview Christian Church, Carthage, MissouriArlington Christian Church, Arlington, Indiana (VBS)Greenfork Christian Church, Greensfork, IndianaJacksonburg Christian Church, Greensfork, Indiana

Also appreciated are those individuals who have given through their local church.

RECEIPTS FOR JUNE 1969

Balance June 1 $ 29.53June Receipts 1623. 27Total $1652. 80

EXPENSES JUNE 1969

Postage $ 29.60Salary 475. 00Printing 52. 34Contribution (LMC) 10. 00CAM, Service Link . ^

1000. 00 VV i$1566.94

Receipts $1652.80Expenses 1566.94Balance 7-1-69 85.86

Vol. 7 No. 3

ChidamyoJdeM.C Bruce and Karolyn Ammerman

MIS5IONARIES-«Clhidamnyn MiSBior, "P/rn^Rhodesia, Africa.




CARTHAGE, MISSOURI

NEW MISSIONARIES

DAVE AND SUSY CAMPBELL

ENYA AND KYLE

October -- 1969

Dear Friends and Loved Ones,

We are happy again to send greetings to you through Christ our Savior, Who hasredeemed us and given us His Precious Name to wear. During the past weeks wehave been thrilled to see the Power of His Presence, especially in influencing thelives of new and old Christians.

Let me tell you just one incident of one Christian man, who has known the Lordfor many years. His name is Mr. Mpofu, and when we first knew him he wasn't tooregular in church services. It was necessary for him to walk many miles and thatoften discouraged him. When we returned from our first furlough, we found that hehad started services in his own village. There was not a large crowd, but he wasfaithfully meeting with them, always doing the preaching himself, except when oneof us could be there. The new congregation had many ups and downs. Gradually;however, the church has grown. Mr. Mpofu has taken more iniative on his own.Several men have been added to the church. In fact, I was called last Thursday toassist with the baptism of another mature man. Because there are several menthere now, he says, can help with the leadership of that group, Mr. Mpofu has begun to go to a new area on his own. He somewhere heard of a few Christians whohad opened up new villages and had no one to help them with the church. He told meit was very near and he cycled over to help them. When I questioned him as to thedistance, he insisted that it was very near. Actually, he said, if he left by cycle at8 a.m. , he could be there by 2 p.m. Only 6 hours. Very near! This is what Godcan do when a man gives his heart to the Lord. I am going with him two weeksfrom last Sunday, because he wants me to see the place.

Yesterday we were out all day. It was Karolyn's monthly time to go to Mugwa-gwa's for ladies' meeting. Ola went along to attend one of her meetings and I alsowent to help drive and visit with the men. We were late getting away, having hadto load a paralyzed patient from the hospital. I took Karolyn to her place, whichwas 50 miles from here. Then we back-tracked a little and on another 15 miles to

take Ola to hers. When she finished we went back, picked up Karolyn and on homea little after 7 p.m. We were all bushed. Tod stayed with the Ericksons and Amywith the Kelleys. They were much happier here. Gay went along and was a bighelp. She took care of the two children of the women who went by help Karolyn.One child is about 5 years old. Gay gave her a dolly to put on her back and she washappy. The other one is a new baby. Gay tied it on her own back and played mother, going off to the borehole to get water for Karolyn. They said that they had seena snake on the path just before Gay passed, but Gay didn't see it. She is quite aworker.

There is so much to tell. Another new church has been opened since we lastwrote to you. It is called Chipere, because the Headman where the church meetsis called that. This group is about 15 miles away, but a bit more progressive.Many are able to read. Some have come from Denominations and know their Bible.Between 10 and 15 have been baptized and others have come as immersed believers.We have been thrilled at the response. There have been 5 men to respond, whichis so unusual all at once. They are anxious to lead and to preach. One man, JohnBecker, asked right away if he could preach. The next Sunday, he preached hisfirst sermon and three women stepped out. They said he was so happy that he jumped up and down. I feel like this group has great possibilites.

The '^'^nth of September was a record one for heat. We were all miserable. It

seems like every year I notice the heat more. For weeks the thermometer nevergot much below 100 degrees and everyone showed the effects of the continued heat.How thankful we all were when it rained on Sunday afternoon. Not much, but theeffect of it was almost miraculous. It seems to have broken the heat, though wearen't expecting any regular rain before early November.

As I travel around I run across the most interesting names. One of our churchleaders is called Butterfly, and he has a brother called Flower. The funniest one Ihave heard was a school child whose name was Nervous Marbles. Now you tell mewhere he got that name?

•I must go now. Thanks to all of you for your much-appreciated interest andsupport. Please write to us and share your activities with us. We are thankful forchurch papers too. May God bless you all.

Yours in His Wonderful Service,

The old ones have waited many yearsfor the Gospel.



FINANCIAL REPORT FOR BRUCE AND KAROLYN AMMERMAN SEPTEMBER 1969

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ammerman, Longmont, ColoradoUnion Avenue Christian Church, Moberly, MissouriMr. & Mrs. F. J. King, Gilbert, ArkansasMr. & Mrs. Jack Richardson, Carmi, IllinoisMr. & Mrs. Ronald Carter, Wichita, KansasMr. & Mrs. Raymond Kahre, Lockwood, MissouriPalestine Christian Church, Palestine, OhioMr. & Mrs. Guy Chester, Effingham, KansasMr. & Mrs. M. Marchbanks, Pacatello, IdahoChristian Church, Jasper, MissouriRamsey Christian Church, Ramsey, IllinoisMr. & Mrs. Tom Troxel, Joplin, MissouriMr. & Mrs. F. E. King, Yellville, ArkansasRacine Christian Church, Joplin, MissouriFirst Christian Church, Lamar, Missouri

Christian Church, Mableton, GeorgiaChristian Church, Carl Junction, Missouri

First Christian Church, Carthage, MissouriMr. & Mrs. Dale Sponsler, Marshfield, MissouriMr. & Mrs. Walter Goodman, Webb City, MissouriJacksonburg Christian Church, Greens Fork, IndianaCenter Point Christian Church, Carthage, MissouriWestside Chris tian Church, Berryville, ArkansasFairview Christian Church, Carthage, MissouriAtlanta Christian Church, Atlanta, Missouri

Greens Fork Mission, Greens Fork, Indiana

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

(Grateful thanks to others who gave through the local church. )

STATEMENT:

Balance for August $87.90Receipts 1439.72Total $1527.62

EXPENDITURES:

SalaryPrintingEnvelopesReceipts BooksCAM.

Furlough Fund

$475.007. 25

52. 00

23.70

850.00

50. 00

$1457.95

TOTAL:

ReceiptsExpendituresBalance in Bank

$1527.621457.95

$ 69.67

Vol. 7 No. 4

Bruce and Karolyn AmmermaniMISSIONARI^^ Chidamoyo Mission, P/Bag 38 I^rdi




CARTHAGE, MISSOURI

A group of Christians at a churchmeeting in Mangula. Dale Marshallis in the background.

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November -- 1969

Dear Christian Friends,

Greetings to each of you during the month of November. We are very late inwriting this month, and though you don't realize the significance of this, it makesit very inconvenient for those who graciously prepare, print and mail our newsletter to you. We apologize for this, and hope to do better.

This really doesn't have anything to do with mission work, but let me sharewith you a bit of sadness from Chidamoyo. Our little dog has disappeared. Thisis the second dog which was met with misfortune and I think it will be the the last.This one was a golden duke's mixture, about the size of a duchshund, named Butfy.He was last seen two days ago, and since he hasn't returned from his walk, evidently a hyena has taken him. I still had hopes that he would be here this morning,but he hasn't shown up.

These are busy and eventful days at Chidamoyo. We have had visitors fromMashoko Mission, from America, and now two new missionaries have come to stayand work here. The Don Stoll family from Mashoko came on the 1st of November,bringing with them their forwarding agents from home, Alfred and Doris Henderson. They were enjoying a short visit with Alfred's sister, Fmma Stoll, and taking in some of the magnificent sights in Rhodesia. We had two short days of fellowship. In the middle- of the visit, we hurried off to Salisbury on a Sunday afternoon to watch the Kelley family climb aboard an Air Rhodesia aircraft and leavefor America. In fact, we watched them board three times, for they boarded twice,the plane taxied down the runway and returned to the waiting bay because of a defect. Finally, two hours late, they did take off. On our way home from Salisbury,we took a side-line excursion to one of Karolyn's ladies' meetings and arrivedhome late that evening.

It is examination time at the African school. The only examination that countsin the life of an African pupil here is the one taken after 8 years of learning, whichmarks the end of his carrer as a primary student. Everything depends on the results of these exams, so the tension is high. We certainly feel for these childrenand hope that they do well. We had four students last year who were able to go a-head into secondary school. Our school inspector was here about 10 days ago andgave final approval for permanent appointment of our Standard VI teacher, Mr.Todd Nyoni. We were thrilled with this, as he is one of our finest Christian teachers.

Two new single women have joined the staff at Chidamoyo Mission. They areJudy Pickett and Pat Kenney. Judy is originally from Indianapolis and has beenworking with a church in Napa, California. She will be working as the hospitalsecretary and bookkeeper. Pat is also from California and is an experienced laboratory technician. She will be working in this capacity at the Chidamoyo Hospital. With only the usual difficulties arising from time changes and dysentery, theyseem to be settling in well.

Sunday I was gone all day again to two churches which are about 60 miles awayfrom home. I took two teachers with me and another church leader. The day wasmost enjoyable and filled with good fellowship. We had lots of food served to usby the groups, though I was not so fond of the first offering. It was sadza whichwas dipped into milk, just milked from the cow. We have been warned not to drinkmilk in the villages for health reasons, but this time we were served in the com-

pany of the family, and there was no way for me to refuse.

Occasional rains have fallen in Rhodesia. The ground is still fairly dry, andnot many people have planted their crops. However, the rain broke the heat andwe are enjoying comfortable days again. We don't have many long periods whenwesuffer from the weather, but each year in October we always complain. I don't remember a year which bothered me as much, heat-wise, as this one.

Yesterday was Amy's birthday. She is now 7 years old and quite a young lady.She is still very innocent and such a comic at times. A party was held in her honor with all the mission children and adults joining in for cake. The ice cream mandidn't come.

I must close now. May God be with you all and bless your hearts with abundant cause for Thanksgiving.


Bruce and Karolyn

THE TRUSTY LAND ROVER



FINANCIAL REPORT FOR BRUCE AND KAROLYN AMMERMAN OCTOBER 1969

CONTRIBUTORS;

Union Avenue Christian Church, Moberly, MissouriFairview Christian Church, Carthage, MissouriMr. & Mrs. Paul Vance, Franklin, North CarolinaRacine Christian Church, Seneca, Missouri

Mr. ill Mrs. F. J. King, Gilbert, ArkansasFirst Christian Church, Mableton, GeorgiaMr. & Mrs. Dale Sponsler, Marshfield, MissouriFirst Christian Church, Carthage, MissouriPalestine Church of Christ, Hollansburg, OhioGreens Fork Missions, Greens Fork, Indiana

Mr. & Mrs. Martin Marchbanks, Pocatello, IdahoCWF Christian Church, Flippin, ArkansasDederick Christian Youth, Eldorado Springs, MissouriChristian Church, Jasper, MissouriMr. & Mrs. F. E, King, Yellville, ArkansasSouthwest Christian Church, Topeka, KansasMr. & Mrs. Bob Stacy, Tulsa, OklahomaMr. & Mrs. Walter Goodman, Vebb City, MissouriTom Troxel, Joplin, MissouriAtlanta Christian Church, Atlanta, MissouriMr. & Mrs. Raymond Kahre, Lockwood, MissouriChristian Church, Carl Junction, Missouri (Taylor)First Christian Church, Lamar, Missouri

Jacksonburg Christian Church, Greensfork, IndianaMrs. Bessie Beeson, Longmont, Colorado

Grateful thanks to others who gave through the local church.

STATEMENT:

Balance September $ 69. 67Receipts $1702.76Total $1772.43

EXPENDITURES:

Salary $ 475.00Directory of Ministry 7. 10CAM 1000.00

Furlough Fund 50. 00Total $1532. 10

TOTAL:

Receipts $1772.43Expenditures 1532. 10Balance $ 240. 33

Vol. 7 No. 5

Brace a|MISSIONAl^IES Box 330," Karoi

Rhodesia. Aj




CARTHAGE, MISSOURI December -- 1969

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Tod, 4 1/2, Gay, almost 9, and Amy, 7. Children are the same the world over.Ours are looking forward to the Christmas season. There are toys they want,though Tod seems to have forgotten that he will receive gifts at this time of the year.That is one of the blessings of living a secluded life in the Bush. The ChristmasStory is very real to them. They want to wish all of you a Blessed Christmas anda New Year that is filled with joys and promises.

Dear Friends in Christ,

Greetings to you all in this month ofDecember, as we rejoice in the Birthofour Wonderful Saviour! How we thank our Heavenly- Father, that He saw fit, in thefulness of time, to send His Unique Son of Love. That we were made the objects ofHis consideration also causes us to walk humbly in service to Him.

The first day of December brought a pleasant shower of rain. All the rest ofthe week, the showers have continued. Yesterday, the 5th, a heavy downpour camealong with a strong wind. It brought a slight castastrophe, as it twisted off the roofof the airplane hangar. Dale's Cessna 180 and Dave's Toyota car were inside, butwere, undamaged. The week before, at a school near Karoi, two school rooms wereunroofed, as well as three of the teachers' houses. We are thankful for the rain.November continued unbearably hot, as everyone waited for the rain. The peoplewere impatient to plant their fields, and now they trust that the season will be longenough to reap a harvest. For nearly two weeks the thermometer was a muggy 100-105 degrees every day. Once Dave Campbell suggested that we put the thermometer out in the sun. It went over 130 degrees in no time, and hasn't been the same-

Last week end, we went to another Church fellowship meeting. This one washeld at Mpofu, about 18 miles away. The lorry took a load of Christians, and wefilled up our Land Rover. The meeting lasted from Saturday afternnon until Sundaynoon. About 150 people gathered together for a time of joyous fellowship. Hugepots of food were prepared for all of the people. In between preaching services,everyone gathered in the center of the village for singing and dancing. Before theservices we would all march and sing as we made our way to the meeting place.Coming home Saturday night, about 9 p. , we ran over a large snake. We didn'tstop to see what it was. Just around the next corner, we ran over part of anotherone. I say a part, because it'was the back end of a python, that was about 9 feetlong. We backed up and all got out. They don't move very quickly, so we had timefor a good look. As it finally went up over a bank and into the bush, I ran up andpulled his tail. Just after that, a strange, cat-like animal crossed the road. Itlooked something like a lynx, though I didn't recognize it exactly. This is the time

for baboons. They follow the people through the fields, digging up the corn, afterit is planted.

Everyone at Chidamoyo was pleased to welcome Ziden and Helen Nutt for anover-night visit last week. Many of the African people came to greet them andexpress their joy at seeing them again. They are now living in Sinoia and are makingpreparations for a new type of work in that area.

As we finish the year of 1969, let us take the opportunity of saying a "ThankYou" to everyone who has supported our work during the year. You all shouldhavereceived a receipt and a personal letter from our forwarding agents, Mr. &; Mrs.Walter Spratt, Box 113, Moberly. Missouri. We have tried to write to most ofyouourselves, though we realize that many give through their local churches and wedon't know of your special sacrificial gifts. We do appreciate each one of you andpray that the Lord will add to your blessings in the year to come. Write to us inthe coming weeks; we would love to hear from you, and we will try to answer each

With love in Christ,

Our new guest room is seen in theprocess of being thatched.

2nd cliss permit paid at Carthage,Missouri. Published monthly by theFirst Christian Church at Main and

Chestnut, Carthage, Missouri. 64836

FINANCIAL REPORT FOK '3RUCE AND KAROLYN AMMERMAN NOVEMBER 1969

Christian Church, Jasper, MissouriMilford Christian Church, Milford, Missouri

Union Avenue Christian Church, Moberly, MissouriMr. 8t Mrs. F. J. King, Gilbert, ArkansasMr. StMrs. Dale Sponsler, Marshfield, MissouriWestside Christian Church, Berryville, ArkansasMr. & Mrs. Martin Marchbanks, Pocatello, Idaho

Christian Church Missions, Greens Fork, Indiana

Mr. 8t Mrs. Jack Richardson, Carmi, Illinois

Palestine Christian Church, Palestine, Ohio

Robert Ammerman, Longmont, ColoradoFirst Christian Church, Carthage, MissouriFirst Christian Church, Mableton, GeorgiaJacksonburg Christian Church, Greens Fork, IndianaFairview Christian Church, Carthage, MissouriCenter Point Christian Church, Carthage, MissouriMissionary and Benevolent Women, Fairview Christian, Carthage, MissouriMr. & Mrs. Dee McDuffee, Atlanta, Missouri

Mr. & Mrs. Walter Goodman, Webb City, MissouriMr. & Mrs. Voyle Ammerman, Cambridge City, Indiana

(Grateful thanks to others who give through the local church.)

STATEMENT;

Balance November

ReceiptsTotal

TOTAL:

ReceiptsExpendituresBalance

EXPENDITURES;

SalaryGift

FurloughPostageCAM

$240.331043.72

$1284.05

$1284. 051212.00

$ 72.05

$ 475. 0025. 00 (special gift for Ammerman family)50. 00

12. 00

650. 00

$1212.00

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