BRIEF-HISTCHrOF "THE" WORK OF JAMSS AND CAROL HERGET "

JnHiaica, West Indies

^ ^ Jomos and Carol Herget graduated from Atlanta Christian College in 1948 and beganr.nGXT nassionaiT i^rark in Jamaica, W,I. in the beginning of 1949,

After preaching and doing children's ^-rork among the churches already established^ Jcuficaca, and establishing one nevr congregation in Kingston, Jamaica's only large city,the hergets, in 1954 established the Jamaica Christian Boys' Home,

Follo^dng are the highlights of the years 1954 to 1966,

1954 - Jamaica Christian Boys' Home established ivith three boys,--955 - Property purchased for Home and vested in a Lirrdtcd Liability Corp. oimed by the

- . hGys -under g-ovcmment license and d-irectod by ministers of-the Churches of Christ.

956 - Jamaica Christian Day School established by the Home,1957 - First Evangelistic meeting held for the church established at the Home. Ten

oojs in the Home,

195S - C-ricr Park Christian Camp established by the Home, Guy Whitley arrived to xroric asco-worker ^^dth the Hergets.

i.9^9 - Christian Day School building enlarged for groimig enrollment. Sixteen boys in thehome, tlrs, Ada Walker, Carol's raother, arrived to later become a co-iTOrker,

-'.960 - Hew Chapel building dedicated for grooving church, averaging 40 baptisms yearly.-i961 - $23,000,00 Dormitory opened by American Consul General,-.962 - Christian Children's Clinic establishedmedical help to 700 underprivileged children

,S^t_ 300. Hn.nf.hnv o.,,.^rkor.

1964 - ^^p22,0TO,00 School buildnjig erected for gromng enroUjt/ient. Bible correspondence'*bchool established and carried on by Miss Hyacinth Davidson a Jeid.sh convertoaptisod in 1963 by Jim, New congregation established at Clareinont,

1965 - Nmo Palias C^hristian Camp begun cts a continuation of Grier Park Camp, on the lovelyland Tri.th large suitable buildings given by Alcan Jaiaaica Ltd. to thehome. Home kitchen enlarged and remodeled. Leon Baker family arrived as co-i^orkers.

1966 - Facts and figures: Jamaica Christian Boys' Home 20 resident boys ages 2-15.C^istian Day School, enrollment 80 boys and girls, seven teachers, full curriculumplus extra classes in Spanish, Piano lessons. Art ivork, iiytiim BanH and Sports.Christian Children's clinic - enrollment over 3OOO children. Free medical service.Drugs provided by U.S. Na-vy, American firms and C.l'/.S.

Meiflorial Chapel Church of Christ - now supports full tme minister, Leon Baker, givesper month for evangelism and has-become the largest and strong-

esL. Church of Christ in Jamaica. Sunday School averages 17O this year. Has sentoix young people into fuU time Christian service.

Training School has been started id.th regiilar xroelcly classes for nightstudents. Four boys of the Home now preaching for youth groups and in countryevangelism. ^ '

Kingston. Land is now being? f . growing Kingston where hundreds ofDeaj-tirul new homes are being built.

Fray for this work! V?e seek daily to glorify our Father and His church.

:'m:eung'L^ :

APRIL 1966

.I'iLL Summer.Cfliv|p5

yPe. //eec/ Vouir i'/eJpAlong with the Onerous and wonderful gift of a camp

site last summer from Alcan Jamaica Ltd, comes the responsibility of upkeep.

Unfortunately the roof of the house leaks seriously.Last year we were able to restore the buildings and put themin general good repair. But this year we must face the problem of the need of a new roof over half of the main building.

Won't you designate a special"offering that will helpus to ensure a ccmfortable camp this year? Applications arecoming in and our Christian Camp has the promise of a wonderfulgrowth.

THIS WORK WILL COST APPROXIt^ATELY $1,000.00

Let us weigh this cost with the opportunity of teaching from 125-150 young people in this year's Christian CampsI

OUR SIXTHEiyTH i'EAR

It has been two years since we havebriefed you on the history and achievementsof our work. Now we have brought this "his-tory"up to date. Rejoice with us and givethanks with us to God as you read it. (turnto back of this page)

Of course, a history like this doesn'ttell of the sweat and tears, the mingledjoys and fears, the vigil over sick beds oftiny boys, the pleading with sinners, themidnight oil-burning over letters and bookkeeping, the long trail of "Daddy-Fix-It"jobs, and all of the other little thingsthat fit together to make the work go andgrow.

We thank God for you and for your gifts,and we ask you again for your fervant andconstant prayers in our behalf.

Jim and CarolBro. Guy, Heather, Grandma Walker, and Leon andJean Baker.

OXFORD CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

A small beginning, is all that can reallybe said for our Christian College. But inthis small beginning of night classes foryoung men we see great hope. The finest ministerial prospect we have is Calvin Bakerwho has been assisting Bro. Guy with the newClaremont church for over a year. He devotesevery Sunday to this long trip and full dayof work for the Lord. During the week heattends our night classes to prepare himselffor Christian service.

Recently Calvin turned down a job thatwould pay him triple the salary he now earnsas a draftsman. It would necessitate hisliving 40 miles from the church and College.

The College can grow and we are willingto be patient in this growth.

THE SEARCH IS ON,

Real Estate men are now searching for a suitable piece of land for the beginning of a newchurch and Kindergarten School in Kingston.

We have chosen an area with apparently excellent opportunities but land is scarce andheavily covenanted. It is our prayer thatGod will remove the barriers and grant us theland we want for this new effort.

At the present time we have $1,500.00 inthe fund for this work which was given by theMemorial Chapel congregation here at the Homeand from other Jamaican sources. Land willcost about $10,000.00.

If God lays this need upon your heart inthe next few months, designate your gift forthis work.

EASTER CAMP

Plans are completed for an Easter Camp forministers and Christian workers of thechurches of Christ in Jamaica. Many registrations are in and a fine programme isplanned for "Nine Palms."

"That thay ail may 6e owe...John V:Z1

l/ISITORS

fie were not only very happy for the visitof Dr. and Mrs. Clinton Strong of Holland, N.Y., but most grateful. Dr. Strong spent avery busy morning working at the ChristianChildrens' Clinic. Evidence of his good workwas shown the following week when we arrivedat clinic to find an overflow crowd gatheredto visit the new American doctor. It washeartbreaking to witness their disappointmentas we faced the serious illnesses of thechildren that day without Dr. Strong. Mr.and Mrs. Don Messenger of Holland visited too,

Dear Friend,

NEWS FLASH

from THE JAMAICA CHRISTIAN

BOYS' HOME

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The Dedication of our new Chapel building, February 2Sth, \;ras alovely success. We are deeply indebted to Minister Hal Brovm andhis I'dfe who so kindly came to Jamaica to help in a week of meetings

s v/ell as for Dedication day. It was also our great pleasure tohave Mrs. Ernest H. Wray \\dth us, v;ife of our beloved Pastor in "whosememory the Chapel v;as built. Surely God has blessed the opening of

_;.the Chapel and the days that have follo^ved have been days of enjoyment in its use. Our School also enjoys using it for daily Chapel.

There is still a debt on the Chapel of i.575.00 or 4205,0,0, Itis truly a small debt considering the expense and short time of ourconstruction ufork. But bills nnast be paid. The hardv^rare stores arebeing patient and each iveek we lay back a bit toward the debts. Because of you who are still helping, are able to do this.

Wedding bells rang for the first time in the Chapel, March 20th,v^en Lorraine McKay and Carl Stexvart were united in Marraige, It wasa beautiful wedding and Lorraine, formerly a Wortley girl, was alovely bride. We extend our very best ^^ishes to them.

Now that the Chapel is finished, we "tire doing a bit of remodlingin the school. Our P.T.A. had a tea at the close of school and thechildren did well with their program. We now have approxiiitntely 70boys and girls in our Christian Day School and four good teachers.

Camp tiiiie is approaching and w^e are hoping to have 100 campersthis year. This will be an increase of our number last year of 66.Guy Whitley, better known to all the campers as "Broth r Guy" is nov/in the States traveling in behalf of the Home. We all miss him sorelyand are looking forward to his return in June, after a three months'leave.

Somehov/, sandmched bct\*een our many activities of tbe past twoweeks, we have done a bit of thinking concerning the future of ourboys. Right now, there is a situation that presents a growing pro-

''blem. And it is simply this, "OUR BOYS'ARIH C-R0'"nNG." And the olderthey get, the larger they grow and the moi^s space they need. Their

/grooms are terribly small for their number and we must face facts. Infeur last Director's'meeting we decided to call in an rirchitect andhave him sketch sonie plans for a new dormitory.

WS HAViL MO FUNDS FOR A DORMITORY. But, we believe that God isable to provide for this nev; building in the same wonderful v-ciy thatHe has done in the past. Will you pray with us about this great undertaking? If you have any suggestions, please let us hear from you.

And now, we want to thank you, each one, from the depths of oiarhearts for the wonderful i>ray in x^ich you have helped us so far thisyear. Vfe are in need as each no\f day dawns, but as we have need, is'chave the care of our Father, and we are grateful. Thanks so much forhelpingI

Paythfully yq^s.

Vol. 16 No. 3772a/Cc?71 Kjuri/or

October 1966

PICTURE ALBUM ROBERT

His mother brought him to the door aftershe received our letter telling her she couldenter Robert in the Home. He was just a babythen and a dear little one, too. His motherhad nothing to give him and the little boywas ill and hungry. After two weeks of careand nourishment we put him into the hospitalfor a much needed operation. In the 3 weekshe got well and came back to his new home.

Robert will be five years old in Decemberand is a bright little fellow with lightbrown lovely skin. His hair is soft withloose curls and his smile a sweet one.

In August Robert got Scarlet Fever and wewere very concerned about him for the firstweek. But after the fever went down he began to feel better. Then his skin peeledand what a funny looking little Robert thatwas! Every inch of his skin peeled off andfresh pretty skin came back on. He was putaway in a room at camp where the other boyscould not get to him and for three weeks heonly waved to them from the window. He wasa good patient but was very very glad theday he was allowed to play again with hisbrothers.

Please remember to pray for Robert.

FROM THE MAIL BAG

Jrs. Primaries,Webber St. Urbana,Ill, 40,00Childrens Church, Hammond, Ind. 65.00Jrs. Buffington Rd., East Point, Ga. 6.50Boys and Girls, Cornland, 111. 18.21Releast Time Class, Buffalo, N.Y. 40-82Youth Group, Phoenix, Ariz. 15.00Hi Teens>_Fairmount Ch.C.h, Richmond-^Va. 5jOOYoung People, Bremen, Ga. 20.00Youth Group, Copeland,Mt. Pulaski,Ill. 25.00S.S. Boys and Girls, Heyworth, 111. 26.381st Year Jrs., Edison, Nebraska 10.00Sen, Hi, Youth, Pine Hills,Orlando,Fla. 5,00Jr. Youth Group, Newton, Fla. 4,00Boys Class, Neoga, 111. 3.00VBS, University Christ.Ch,ElLansing,Mich39.46VBS, Southside, Sarasota, Fla. 100.76VBS, Pine Hills,Orlando, Fla. 115.74VBS, Eldorado, 111. 46.94Win Some Class,Ist Ch.Elizabethton,Tenn 25.00

Boys and Girls, your gifts have made our camproof safe and sound and they have helped ourboys through a happy and healthy summer.Thanks so much for helping us so faithfullyIWe are glad to welcome Copeland Youth Groupwho is now supporting Robert.

TO ORLANDO FLORIDA

Night after night Gordon lay on his bedunable to sleep soundly. Mommy and Daddy hadtold him that he had been chosen to go to Orlando', 'Flojrida to represent the Home at theSouthern Christian Convention. Gordon was veryexcited and very happy about being chosen.

The night before he left he said, "Mommy,tomorrow seems like a million years away!" Butit came and Gordon climbed into the plane likea real grown up gentleman. His bow tie was onas straight as could be, and his suit pressedperfectly. Mom and Dad were proud of their14 year old son as they waved goodbye. Yes, wewould be seeing others grow up in other waystoo, now, for several'of the boys are teenagers.

Gordon visited many friends he knew..friendswho had visited us in Jamaica. He spent mostof his time with Don and Julia Wheeler in Orlando and visited churches in that area wherehe spoke. He preached a Sunday night sermon atthe Pine Hills church in Orlando and assistedwith mission' lessons at the VBS at Sarasota.

But the greatest time of all was spent at theconvention where he gave the opening prayer forthe first session. Later he spoke on a paneldiscussion. Reports that followed him home weretruly wonderful and we felt a real sense of joyin knowing that Gordon had served the Lord well.

Gordon wants to be a minister and has everyintention of going to Bible College. Won't youpray with us that the way will be opened to him?

IN THE OFFICE ....

Snadra Rayner came to Jamaica to assist inthe work for the summer. But when the summerwas over; Sandra realized how--much she was neededand so decided to remain on for the duration ofher six months permit. Our hearts overflow withlove and gratitude for this sacrificial and hardworking young girl. We thank God for her!

AND IT'S CHRISTMAS AGAIN I

Roy came into the office and asked for a pencil to write a letter to Santa Claus.

Boys and girls, that reminds me that ourlittle ones will be looking for a surprise onthat happy morning. Would you like to help?

Here are some suggestions of our needs.PANTS sizes 14, 16, 18. SHIRTS sizes 5-18BUSTER BROWN SUITS - sizes 5 and 6Pens, Belts, Single Bed Sheets, white thread.Gifts of money would help with school bags, anda see-saw Daddy wants to build for the littleboys, and an ice cream freezer for the big boys.

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In ouA lojit JayrKUca EvangoZ m gavz you an oppoAtayuty toh&Zp in tkz puAcka^Q. oi thz Me-ccdoivbAook lands io/i the. new chuAch atuiVay UixAMViy thuAn, We oHoA^d to bfitak up tho. land co6t6 into whatm called "God'^ Tiny Ac^ea." T/ieie ivould foe ^5.00 eacfi. f/e^e i6

thz tut ioK thiti month's puAcha&eA6 ^oA thd tiny acAeM,

M/L4. Rea Walkz/i, MadUonvijUz, Ky, B,00Mw. J. Hal B/Lom, ChoAZottii&ville., Va, 10.00

Wu, E.C. King, Richmond, ViAginia 10,00

ChaAlottt King, Richmond, l/iAginia JO,00

inah W. BaxtoA, Cincinnati, Ohio 5,00

E.H. (fJ/iay, Buiijalo, Wew Vo^k 5,00

\j{ZTna/ca.HOME EXPENSES RISEA few years ago when our

boys were little tots we didnot realize just what highschool days would mean to theHome' s "pocketbook. '*

Nine boys are now in highschool. Although four boyswon free places, two of thesehave run out, and all of theother five boys attend schoolas paying students. There areno free high schools in Jamaica. Books must be purchased,school uniforms must be provided, and may types of gearand equipment purchased.

In September these expenses upset our budget - ourneeds are heavier than usualand we send an

SOS

for help!

Please remember our needsin your prayers!

Oa/L adutUi^ho cdnnot ^(lad have, continuexi

tkn tit. VZmalong tkz CtLviici and tko.Day Sckooi ^ the. 4ame piac.^.

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With the passing of our beloved friend, J. Hal Brown ofCharlottesville, Va., comes anumber of loving gifts towardthe classroom that has beenbuilt in his memory. We aregrateful for these gifts, buteven more grateful for the lifeof Brother Hal and his greatcontribution for Christ's workin the world, Our boys havelost a dear friend!

OCTOBER 1966

NINE PALM5 CWRISTIAW CAMP

1966

Nine Palms was aglow all summer both with the smiles andlaughter of children and the serenity from the magnitude of lessons learned around God's Word.

As we look back now we canonly say with deep satisfaction,"well done,"

And who earned the "well done?",.a staff of the very finestworkers ever to assemble at camp.

Leon Baker was Camp Directorwith teachers; Guy WhitleyjCarolAnn Graham and Sandra Rayner (both pajmient of the second half.

MEAVOWBROOK LAW PURCHASEV

After finding the land wewanted in Meadowbrook, wepaid down $150.00 and put upa sign for 30 days as requiredby law, stating we planned tobuild a church and school.

The time was up on October8th, and NO ONE OBJECTED!

This was our first victoryin Meadowbrook, Now we havecompleted payment for part ofthe land and are planning topurchase the other part.

We need funds for the down

girls from Prince Edward Island,Canada,) Heather Matheson, andCarlton and Minrna Mullings nowserving the church in BeecherTown, Jim Herget, and DelroyBrown. Carol Herget was Camp Momand provided meals and managedfinancial things.

Games and Sports-were the finest ever and young hearts founda new relationship to Christ.

Thanks helping! OuA. manyJamaican {AU,e,nd& adS^t-gzneAocu-Zy tveAy ye,an. with camp.

MEMBERSHIP m THE HOME,,..

The, Jamaica CkfU^tMin Boys'Homz ^ a Limited Liabitity Co.non pn.o^AX ofiQanization. It'smmbe/ukip consists ^niendswho oAe, viXaZly Inte/iOMtod in the.wet^a/Lz 0^ the. Home.,

We invite you to become a Member of the Home this month.

Membership costs only 5/- or75

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HANDWORK CUSSES FOUOW BIBLE CUSSES AT"NINE PALMS"

15 OF OUR HOME FAMILY AT THS SEASIDE ON THE WAYTO NEGRIL. THE BOYS HELD AN EVANGELISTIC MEETINGTHERE.

DADDY AND HIS BOYS ARE

OFF IN THE HOME'S NEW

PICK-UP TO DIG SAND FORA WORK-DAY AT NINE

PALMS.

P"^n4QfiaMHic

1966

CAMP

FOLLOWS

REGUUR

SESSIONS

GIRU ENJOYED HORSES WHILE BOYS PLAYEDCRICKET.

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EVEN THE "SMALL FRY" LOVE CAMP.

SUMMER REVIEW

CAMP ENROLLMENT

^ 10 CAMPERS BAPTIZED51 FOUNDATIONS LAID^ FOR NEW CAMPS DINING HALL

P.O. BOX 5 HALF WAY TREE

JAMAICA.