Nagoya Christian Mission

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HOWARD
KENNETH
KATHRYN
Atnerlcan Address
CLYDE VIRGINIA BIRNEY
Sublette, Kansas
Japanese Abbress
HOWARD <&- KATHRYN DAVIS
Box 19, Chikusa
Nagoya, Japan
May 1957
Dear Friends in Christ,
Greetinfre from the Christians in Nagoya. We join them in send
ing oTtllX to you who have shared in this work of central Japan.
we are making plans for aChristian Service C^p two^OTBS's^and^the
planting of a new church. These plans ; about finances
b^^irrftefLrra^erwe'-ririrt^ri^^^^^ do so.
4-hTiRh a church in a small city near Nagoya, hut this, like otner p tahlish a cnurcn ^ offwe iust didn't have the funds,
portunities, has had to he put oil we jutoi.
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were your decision, which would you eliminate to save money?
As for opening new work, we are at a virtual
*p-oc or\ mrTflTawn on the mission account, aixer
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count souls in terms of dollars heard the story of Christ!
lost that would have heen saved, had they heara Lne s ^
Please pray with us in this matter, that Christ will Provide and
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we are so near, yet so faryour prayers can make the difference.
Again we wish to thank all you who have shared with us in His work
in Na^a^wrh": Christ's promise that such faithfulness will not go
unrewarded on that Great Day. ^ service,
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THAT THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN MIGHT COME TO KNOW THE RISEN^ON
MAY 6 1957
JANET JUDY
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Nagoya Christian Mission
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^ Japanese Address
? HOWARD 6. KATHRYN DAVIS
CLYDE 6- ViReiNIA BIRNEY !1!
_ , , Box 19, Cnikusa
Subtelte, Kansas ,
Nagoya, Japarx
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- SEP 5 1957 1
Dear Friends in Christ,
We would prefer to write each of you personally in this regard, but since that is not possible we
wish to use this medium to express our thanks to all of you for your many prayers and financial
help. Each day we give thanks to God for so many wonderful friends who share with us so that
we can serve Him here in these islands of Japan.
Bob & Hazel Chambers have returned safely to the field to assume a large portion of the work in
reaching the Japanese for Christ. Sometimes the load seems unbearable and thankless but in such
times we take strength in the knowledge that He still cares and that you are sharing all with us in
your prayers. Chambers, Davises, and Youmay Christ be glorified as we labor together for Him.
Christian Service Camp which is one of the high points in the summer program, promises to be well
attended with about forty from four churches in this area. All the Institute preachers will participate
in the camp.
School for the girls will begin September 3rd at the Air Force School here in Nagoya. The tuition
is still S1.39 per day, per student and totals about $750 for the complete year for all three. There
are rumors that the school may be closed next year, and if so our children will have to be sent away
to a boarding schoola prospect we are not looking forward to 1
The Nagoya Christian Leaders Institute opens again September 3rd for the second year training
program. The students conducted services in four different locations during July and August, the
best attended of which was about five hundred people ! These meetings were planned and carried
out solely by the preacher students without any help from the missionaries except equipment. We
hope their success in these ventures is a foreshadow of the future of Christianity in Japan.
Please remember us in your prayers, that His will be done, and that we may not falter before such
great opportunities as face us each day as we labor in Nagoya for Him as your ambassadors in the
Gospel.
Please write to us often, for your letters many times are the bond that tides us over a dark hour of
despair.
Yours in His service,
Howard 6* Katrhryn Davis
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Howard d Kathryn Davis
Feb.. Mar., Apr., May 1957
Mrs. E. H. Scheffsky $ 10.00 Arcadia, Indiana 15.00
Okla. City, Okla., Draper Park, Mrs. Alroy Adamson 5.00
Prim. Dept. 9.59 Cashion, Okla.
50.00
Hepler, Kans., Miss. Soc. 20.00
Mr. & Mrs. K. W. Adams
10.00
Moore, Okla., Antioch, Crusaders Class 28.50
Mr. & Mrs. Oliver Pickett 20.00
Buffalo, Kans., Women's Council 65.00
Russell, Kans., Miss. Soc. 5.00
Mrs. Earl Matthews 1.00
Englewood, Kans. 25.00
Mrs. Jake Cutler 1.00
Flora Pickett
50.00
Mrs. L. F. Sauder 1.00
Smithers, W.Va., Jr. Class 4.00
Mulhall, Okla., S. S. 30.96
Mrs. Donald R. Collins
10.00
Grove, Okla. 50.00
Mulhall, Okla., Anthoch S.S. 33.15
Etta Trahern 13.00
Donald R. Rock 4.00
Lone Wolf, Okla. 56.00
Mr. & Mrs. Elvis Evans
75.00
Mrs. E. W. Schenk 10.00
Mr. & Mrs. C.V. Dunn
15.00
Talala, Okla. 25.00 Mission Receipts
S 1275.09
Okla. City, Okla., Draper Park, C.E. 25.00
LIVING LINK
New Market, Iowa, Ladies Aid 38.86
Savonburg, Kans. 15.00
Okla. City, Okla., Draper Park, Ladies
McKinney. Texas, C.W.U. Gp. 41.00
Aid
$ 60.00
Memory of Orpha Martin 5.00
Hepler, Kans.
61.50
Mrs. Ray Smith 12.00
Morristown, Tenn.
50.00
Washington, 111., Loyal Circle S.S.
Arcadia, Kans., S.S.
40.00
Class 150.00
McKinney, Texas, Berean Class 15.00
Hampton, Iowa ^ 25.00
Okla. City. Okla., Central 400.00
Okla. City, Okla., Draper Park 40.00
Fred Reiswig 40.00
Shreveport, La., Fair Park 20.00
Eads, Colo. 100.00
Okla. City, Okla., Draper Park, Ruth
Stewartville, Minn., Pleasant Grove 40.00
Gp. 21.26
Shattuck, Okla., W.M.S. 20.00
Drumright, Okla., Women's Council 20.00
Thayer, Kans. 25.00
Ripley, Okla. 20.00
Martelle, Iowa 100.00
Griswold, Iowa 33.27
Sublette, Kans. 200.00
Wichita, Kans., Westside, Lois Circle 15.00
Avoca, Ark. 45.00
W. A. Fergason
10.00
Living Link Receipts $ 1196.50
Joplin, Mo., Villa Heights, C.W.M. 10.00
Mission Receipts S 1275.09
Nora Hohn 4.00
Total Receipts S 2471.59
Smithers, W.Va., Miss. Class
5.00
Balance Feb. 1, 1957 9.19
Mr. & Mrs. C. D. Newcomb 15.00
Balance Receipts $ 2480.78
Cantril,. Iowa, C.W.F. 10.00
Edith Van Fossen ($2.50 for Kenny)
12.50
DISBURSEMENTS
Mrs. R. B. Andreson
10.00 Living Link $ 1200.00
Miss Charlotte K. Herzel
10.00 Postage 105.56
Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Hungerford 25.00 Tuition (Judy, Janet, & Irene) 339.57
Vernon Marshall 15.00 Gas & Oil 156.38
Ft. Dodge, Iowa
25.00 Transportation 50.15
House & Car Insurance 81.40
Church Building Expense 320.10
Printing 62.25
Bibles, Books, Song Books 38.40
Car & Tire Repair 59.00
Sunday School Supplies 10.51
Doctor, Dentist, & Medicine 23.75
Office & Church Equipment 157.97
Telephone 7.50
Native Salaries 473.61
Tax (Japanese) 300.00
Tax (U.S.) 108.00
Rent (Nojiri) 60.00
Charge For Yen Exchange 12.00
Total Disbursements $ 3590.68
Total Receipts & Balance 2480.78
Deficit June 1, 1957 $ 1109.90
^CT 1 1957
NAGOYA
(CIMSTIIMI MEWS
THAT THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN MIGHT COME TO KNOW THE RISEN SON
VOL. 6
SEPTEMBER 1957 NO. 3
CHRISTIAN SERVICE CAMP
Two and one half hours by train, then one hour by bus up a twisting
shelf like mountain road and we ware almost to the site of the Nagoya Christian
Service Camp. From the bus, it was a twenty minute walk to a small valley in
the very top of the mountains to the camp rented from the Nagoya Y.M.C.A.
Camp this year was late in August, but the lateness of the date has no bad
NAGOYA CHRISTIAN MISSION
Howard & Kathryn Davis
Box 19 Chikusa
Nagoya, Japan
Forwarding secretaries:
Clyde & Virginia Bimey
Sublette, Kansas
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Bob & Hazel Chambers
Box 7 Chikusa
Nagoya, Japan
Forwarding Secretaries:
Mr. & Mrs. E. C. Parsley
Hugoton. Kansas
NAGASHIMA
Interest remains high in the small town of Nagashima, and the little prefab
building is serving Christ well. Pictured here is Yoshida San (left) and Suzuki
San teaching the youngsters a new hymn at the Bible School period. At the
present Howard is doing most of the preaching, but gradually more and more
responsibility is being placed upon the Japanese preachers.
Ever wish you could visit a mission field and take part in some actual
foreign missionary evangelism? Such was the realized wish of Miss Velma
Held, of the Missionary Church of Christ, Hampton, Iowa" She is here as a
school teacher under contract to the U.S. Air Force. Miss Held, who has also
been in Europe, asked to be sent to Nagoya Japan, so that she "could help in
the work of the Nagoya Christian Mission."
We were overjoyed, several months ago to receive a letter from her regard
ing her plans, and then just before school opened this year, to welcome her
into our home. Miss Held will be a great help to the mission during the next
school year while she is in Nagoya.
BOXES
We are certainly grateful to all those who had a part in the very nice boxes
we received during the pcist quarter. The food and clothing were welcome gifts.
7 boxesNew Lisbon Church of Christ New Lisbon. Indianafood
2 boxesLois Circle West Side Christian Church
Wichita, Kansasclothing for the children & food.
2 boxesWest Side Christian Church Wichita, Kansasfood & used clothing
2 boxesWoodlawn Christian Church Wichita, Kansasused clothing
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effects in Japan, in fact it is in some ways better in view of the Japanese
school schedule. Four days of study and spiritual inspiration, joined in by
thirty-five (including the Davis and Chambers families) ended successfully on
a Saturday afternoon with one confession of faith. The young lady, from the
Mukojima Church, was baptized later at the East Nagoya Church.
Camp in Japan is much like camp in America with classes in the mornings,
recreation or a hike in the afternoon, and evangelistic services in the evenings.
Most of the actual running of the camp was taken over by the four Japanese
preachers as they put into practice the lessons they had learned at the Nagoya
Christian Leaders Institute. In addition to these taught by the Japanese preachers,
classes were taught by Bob & Hazel Chambers, Howard, Kathryn, and Judy
Davis.
The enthusiasm of the campers is evident by the plans they are already
making for next years camp. If possible camp next year will be held at a sea
shore camp.
NEW BIBLE CLASS
Each Sunday morning at the second
Bible School hour, a group of high
school and college young people meet
in the mission living room for Bible
study. Judy is the teacher for this new
class which begins with studies in the
Old Testament and closes with a round
table discussion of the lesson covered.
THE GIRLS SCHOOLING
Our three girls are again enrolled in the Air Force School in Nagoya, but
this will probably be their last year; for the Air Force is moving out and will
not be here at the beginning of the next school year. In that event Janet will
be sent to Tokyo {seven hours away by train) and we will attempt to teach Irene
at home Judy will graduate this year and plans to attend Midwest Christian
College next year.
The tuition for the year for the threo girls will be about $750 payable by
the month.
INSTITUTE
The preacher training school opened its doors again on September lOtli
for another year of training for our young preachers. Bob is teaching Bible
Interpretations and Howard is teaching Acts of the Arostles.
I . In August we took a vacation in
^ I the Japanese Alps. The first night
III I I away from home we stayed in a Jap-
' fl| I anese hotel, and since a hotel in Japan
I is so much different from its American
yL I counterpart, we thought you might be
I interested in a few of the details.
When a guest arrives he immediate-
ly changes into a kimono provided
Jljp, > by the hotel. Then he is shown to
the 'Ofuro' (bath). The bath is usually
one of the beauty spots of the hotel,
consisting of a dressing room and a
bath room with a large bath, resemble-
ing a small swimming pool
and looks. The proper procedure
to bathe before getting into the water,
by dipping water from the tub with a
small wooden bucket and pouring it like an old fashioned shower. Next comes
the process of 'inching' into the very hot water for a few minutes of relaxation.
We emerged from the bath looking much the same color as a 'boiled lobster'.
Returning to our room, overlooking a picturesque Japanese garden complete
with dwarfed pines and a tiny stream, we found the hotel maids preparing
our meal which is always served to the guest in his room. Of course every
thing was Japanese style, from food to service, so we sat cross legged upon
the floor and ate from a low table.
Then came bed time. The customary Japanese pallets were rolled out on
the floor, one to sleep on and one equally as heavy to cover with. The only
consolation we could find in such a bed was the belief that it is supposed to
be more healthful than the soft American bed.
Sightseeing is always a part of such a trip, for, though we have been in
Japan for several years, we can always find new sights and experiences each
time we venture out.
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Nagoya Christian - Mission
THAT THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN MIGHT COME TO KNOW THE RISEN SON
American Address
CLYDE VIRGINIA BIRNEY
Sublelfce, Kansas
Japanese Address
HOWARD KATHRYN DAVIS
Box 19, Chikusa
Nagoya, Japan
Clfrtslinas (Sreetinga from ^a6iscs anb ^tmegs
Along witk our best wislies for tlie manifolJ
blessings of Ckrist, we send our keartfelt
tkanlcs to all you wko kave skarecl tkrougk
tke past year in tke Nagoya worL, and we
looi: forward to a rick fellowskip together
in tke coming year. May 1058 ke a glorious
victory for Ckrist.
..The Nagoya Christian Leaders Institute has just completed another successful term.
It involves a lot of work, time, and expense, but the reward is justifying when we
listen to these young men preaching the Word of Christ. Your missionary doll^s
are speaking for C^ist through them!
At the present time, along with the Chambers, we are attending a University here
in Nagoya to learn to read write this difficult Japanese language. We spend six
hours a week in class study and from twenty-five to thirty hours in study outside
class. It is an exacting and grueling task, but with His help we will finish better
prepared to serve Him here in Japan.
So far, the children are still able to attend the military school, for which we give
God the thanks. The tuition is approximately $750 for all three, which constitutes
a serious drain on our funds, but also relieves us of the task of home teaching, to
give our time to His work.
Judy will graduate in May and will return to Oklahoma City soon after to enter
Midwest Christian College. Anyone desiring to share in her return passage, please
mark your contribution as designated for that purpose.
Again, we wish to express our gratitude to all you who have had a part in the
work here. We pray for you daily and we wish you a very merry Christmas and
a happy New Year.
Yours in Christ,
Howard 6k Kabhryn Davis
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Japanese Address It
^ CLYDE "'vme^NlTeiRNEY ^ |
Box 19, Chikusa iiJ
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Subietle, Kansas
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New Years time in Japan is the main celebration of the year. All debts are settled, shops
axe closed, even food is prepared for several days ahead. Literally, the nation takes a Holiday.
It is a joyous and colorful celebration but one in which Christ has no part. Even the
faithful Christian, many times finds it hard to keep the traditions in a Christian way. With
the beginning of the new year, we realize more than ever the need for a renewed effort for
Christ in the year ahead.
A nation without Christ is a nation without hope, and though there are almost a million
Christians in Japan, this number is only one in one hundred. Truly the harve st is plenteous,
but the laborers are few. Perhaps there will always be too few laborers but there need not
be a lack of prayer for the lost. Your prayers and support can help in a great way to make
up for the lack of workers in the field.
We have had our share of sickness in the family this winter. Colds, Asian Flu, and now
Janet has contacted an Oriental ailment that has caused her hands, face, and parts of her
body to break out in an almost solid swelling rash. After several tries, the Air Force doctors
have checked its spread and seem to be bringing it under contrel.
Kenny will be two years old January IS*'', and like all youngsters his age, he is learning
new words everyday. Since he is exposed to both English and Japanese, he is acquiring a
mixed vocabulary in both languages. This especially delights the Japanese young people
who meet in our home for Bible Study and Sunday School Classes.
We would like to add an extra word of thanks to you who sent money for the girl's
schooling. Their tuition at the U. S. Air Force school is almost S 100 some months, which
is a heavy burden, especially at this time. Also, we are grateful for the letters of encour
agement you send because of our financial situation.
As we begin another year for Christ in Japan, we wish to enlist your prayers in His
behalf. There is much to be done, and so little time Your prayers and support can
strengthen our hands and win the victory for Christ
Yours in His service,
Howard Kathryn Davis
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Howard d Kathryn Davis
Sept, d Oct. 1957
Hepler, Kans.. Miss. Soc. $ 10.00
Mrs. Ray Smith 6.00
Seneca, Mo. 5.00
Muihall, Okla., S.S. 22.13
Okla. City, Okla., Draper Park 19.56
Nora Hahn 4.00
Grove, Okla. 25.00
Moore, Okla., Antioch, Crusader Class 11.00
New Market, Iowa, Ladies Aid 10.87
Tuttle, Okla., Homebuilders
Class (School) 10.00
Mr. & Mrs. C. D. Newcomb 15.00
Mr. & Mrs. Oliver Pickett 30.00
Don Rock 4.00
Mr. & Mrs. Earl Stahl 10.00
Fred Reiswig 30.00
Joplin, Mo., Villa Heights, Womens
Miss. Soc. 10.00
Sheridan Lake, Colo. 5.04
Mrs. J. C. Pitts 2.00
Wichita, Kans., Westside, W.C.S.C. 100.00
Buffalo, Kans., Womens Council 6.00
Elsie Daugherty 10.00
Shreveport, La., Fair Park 15.00
Lincoln, Kans., Loyal Winners Class 20.00
Mr. & Mrs. R. E. Combs 15.00
Arcadia, Ind. 15.00
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Armstrong 10.00
Mr. & Mrs. H. E. Marshall 10.00
Mrs. Donald R. Collins 10.00
Anonymous (School) 50.00
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Ensley 25.00
Talala, Okla. 10.00
Cash E. Vogan 25.00
Ruth Shanley 5.00
Mission Receipts $ 555.60
LIVING LINK
McKinney, Texas, East, Berean Class $ 10.00
Hepler, Kans. 30.00
Carney, Okla. 120.00
Okla. City, Okla., Central 200.00
Stewartville, Minn., Pleasant Grove 20.00
Arcadia, Kans., S. S. 20.00
Fred Reiswig 20.00
Eads, Colo. 50.00
Brooklyn, Iowa, Madison, Miss. Soc. 45.00
Morristown, Tenn. 25.00
Thayer, Kans. 25.00
Scranton, Iowa, Miss. Soc. 25.00
Living Link Receipts S 590.00
Mission Receipts 555.60
Total Receipts S 1145.60
Dehcit Sept. 1, 1957 654.63
Balance Receipts S 490.97
DISBURSEMENTS
Living Link S 600.00
Nagoya Christian News & Printing 172.23
Language (Tuition & Books) 51.67
Gas & Oil 75.64
Postage 105.03
Customs Charge 5.00
Furniture & Repair 52.50
Hospital, Doctor & Medicine 60.00
Car & Tire Repair 12.50
Office Supplies & Equipment 31.00
Transportation 46.40
Church & Sunday School Expense 18.90
Native Salaries 283.90
Photo Supplies 2.50
Telephone Deposit & Installation 95.56
Passport Renewals 15.00
Charge for Yen Exchange 5.00
Total Disbursements $ 1632.83
Total Receipts & Balance 49QA7
Deficit Nov. 1, 1957 $ 1141.86
I would just like to join Bob in a
few words of gratitude and thank
fulness to all of you who were so
wonderful to us when we needed you
most. God has shown us time and
again how generous His people can be
and demonstrated in a visible way
His answer to prayer.
To any of you who have a spare
moment we would love to hear from
you. Letters from home with news
of our friends are a real boost to us.
The girls are both fine and right
now are anxiously talking about
Christmas. They want to send their
greeting to each of you. They miss
the many friends and loved ones they
met in the States, but they were happy
too to be home again and renew
friendships here.
Continue to pray for us and write
to us.
Addresses to Remember
Howard Kathryn Davis
Box 19 Chikusa
Nagoya. Japan
or
% Clyde Birney
Subiette, Kanasas
Bob Hazel Chaaibers
Box 7 Chikusa
Nagoya. Japan
or
% Everette Parsley
Hugoton, Kansas
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Number 4
HERE and THERE in the WORK
During November we observed the
5th anniversary of the Mukojima
church. The goal for the next 12 months
is two fold: find land pay for it (they
need $800 and only have $225); and
then have a building up by November
16th in time for their 6th anniversary.
I believe they can do it if some kind
Christians at home are going to be
interested in pushing it. We are going
to make the blocks throughout the
winter and have them ready when
summer rolls around. Land and build
ing will be @ $1800. If anyone wants
to begin contributing to this cause now,
please send check direct to us (Box 7,
Chikusa, Nagoya, Japan) and we will
cash and put into the church treasury.
Mr. Maruki and I are teaching this
semester. Howard is on vacation from
the class room since he taught all
last year while we were home.
Language study is still the main
diet. It is time consuming and sorry
to say we don't always get to put in
as much time as we would like due
to other obligations. This may be the
reason some of you haven't heard
from us lately. Don't give up we pro
mise to answer all letters as time
allows.
BRETHRENyou were simply wonderful
in replying to our need during October.
The receipts just almost put us over the
top. Your spontaneous response was a
thing that made us happy, thankful, and
very humble. I think we replied from
here too, to each gift (except regular
monthly supporters) and if perchance
we did niss you, write and "get all over
us" for it, huh ? Again we say thanks
for your trust and faith in this labor.
T*f
'' M.
Higashi Church
Howard
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Nagashima Church
Kathryn Janet
Veliia Held
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Mukojima Church
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Edna Rae K.enny
Gotanjo Church
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Bob & Hazel Chambers
Box 7 Chikusa
Nagoya, Japan
August - October 1957
General
Sale of Car
$ 2100.00
Russell, Kansas
145.00
Palmdale, California
110.00
Mr. & Mrs. Irwin Son
100.00
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Campbell
100.00
Blunt, S. Dakota
75.00
Central, Oklahoma City, Okla.
66.00
Gallup, N. Mexico
54.81
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Coffecn
50.00
South Gate, California
50.00
Mr. & Mrs. M. T. Surric
50.00
S. S., Syracuse, Kansas
50.00
Mr. & Mrs. Grant Brown
40.00
Circle 3, Hobbs, N. Mexico
35.00
Miss. Grp. 1, Protection, Kansas
31.00
Norfolk, Nebraska 30.00
Seneca, Missouri
29.83
V. B. S., Newhall, California
28.79
Rolla, Missouri
25.00
Bus. & Prof., Dodge City, Kansas
25.00
Greenville, Illinois 25.00
Mr. & Mrs. C. H. Schakelford 20.70
Mrs. J. E. Wilson 20.00
Mr. & Mrs. Guy Mahin 20.00
Mr. & Mrs. W. S. Ferguson 20.00
Leona Carter 15.00
Clayton Hall 15.00
C. of C., San Antonio, Texas 15.00
Mrs. Harold McGee 15.00
Mr. & Mrs. John Womack 12.50
Newhall, California 10.00
Mr. & Mrs. George Spies 10.00
Hallie Mantle 10.00
Mrs. Ethel Lindberg 10.00
Stu. Grp. 2, Protection, Kansas 10.00
Circle Fellow., Prague, Oklahoma 10.00
Willing Workers, Liberal, Kansas 10.00
Loyal Boosters, Bucklin, Kansas 10.00
S. E., Syracuse, Kansas 10.00
No Name, Victoria, Texas
10.00
Christian Circle, Fletcher, Okla. 10.00
W. Reseda, California 6.77
Beaver, Oklahoma 6.00
Mr. Paul Paine 5.56
Mrs. Gcorgie McCormick 5.00
Bertha Hoffman 5.00
Inter., Barnsdall, Oklahoma 5.00
Jr., Rushville, Missouri 5.00
Mr. & Mrs. Albert Delbridge 5.00
U. R. Wei. Class, San Antonio, Tex. 5.00
II. P. Bell 5.00
Floyd White 5.00
Mr. & Mrs. Bertls White 5.00
Bob & Joyce Warrick 5.00
Hazel Culver 5.00
W. F. Clark 5.00
Mr. & Mrs. M. L. Martinson 5.00
Jr. End., Glencoe, Oklahoma 4.00
Hazel Bulla 1.00
8 3571.96
L. L. Churches and Individuals
Hugoton, Kansas 3 150.00
Belle, Missouri 105.00
South Loop, Dallas, Texas 90.39
Littleton, Colorado 75.00
Sigma Sigma, Long Beach, Calif. 69.30
Jennings, Missouri 60.00
Rose Hill, Texarkana, Texas 55.00
Roby, Missouri 50.00
Eldon, Missouri 43.45
Roberta Kenoyer 40.00
Purdy, Missouri 30.00
Friendly Bible Class, Hugoton, Kan. 30.00
Valley Center, Kansas 27.00
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Weece 25.00
Arcadia, Kansas 25.00
Mr. & Mrs. C. D. Newcomb 15.00
Haskell, Texas
15.00
Woodlawn, Wichita, Kansas
15.00
Mooreland, Oklahoma
10.00
Walnut, Kansas
5.27
$ 935.41
"200 Club"
$ 257.50
Grand Total
$ 4764.87
Disbursements
Loan pd. Hugoton on Car
$ 1200.00
Salary- States
525.00
Japan
300.00
Freight
731.72
Car Purchase
550.00
Gas & Oil (Final U. S. Bill) 359.35
Telephone Installation
120.00
Mission Services
100.00
Building Expense 85.26
Postage 73.96
Language School 59.31
Car Insurance 55.56
Tax 53.65
Oil 35.55
Typt. Payment 33.34
Office 31.77
Security St. Bank 30.00
Camp 28.36
Recording Equipt ment Paypt. 28.00
Telephone 25.97
Printing 25.79
Laborer 19.72
Preacher
19.44
Desks for Preacher School 10.00
Car Expense 6.98
Total Disbursements
$ 4508.23
Total Receipts
$ 4764.87
Balance
$ 256.64
Deficit July 1957
$ 731.20
Deficit Oct. 1957
5 474.56
A Word of Explanation
Since it has been called to our atten
tion, we do not list the names of the "200
Club" members in this financial statement
because we have over 100 in this group and
to list all of them each time would consume
too much time & space, and time is someth
ing we daily run short of here. I hope you
all understand and will bear with us on
this. Your monthly $2 is mighty big and
helpful believe me. We have no intention
of slighting anyone. This financial statement
takes hours of real hard work to keep up
and to keep as near accurate as we possibly
can. I'm sure we must make mistakes in
it from time to time, but never do we make
them on purpose.
PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL THIS FORM FIRST. . .Box 968^ Joliet, Illinois. . .
If exact information is not available, please estimate and mark (e).
Country..
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Name of Mission (if any),
Population,
Name and address of each member of mission:
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Name and birthday of each member of your family:
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Check the item below which indicates your primary work (work for which you devote most of
your time). .Each husband (or single man), AND each wife (or single woman) check ONE. . .
Evangelism
Preacher-Training.
Homemaker
General Education
Orher^//^ ^e/e/
Man Woman
Doctor
Nurse-.
Secretarial
Social (benevolence).
Man Woman
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FIELD OF WORK.. .give number of each of following:
Number of National Preachers <=^ Number of other churches
. Number of teacher (general education) . Number of Other preaching points
(Above and below are nationals) , . No. of additional teaching points (Bible schools)
No, of teachers in preacher-training . Present total number of Christians
No. of native students for ministry ^ Number of baptisms in last 12-month period
Number of church buildings in use
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Mail as soon as possible to Mission Services, Box 968, 509 West Jefferson, Joliet, Illinois. . .
WORLD SURVEY
A WORLD SURVEY of independent missions will be presented for study in the chrirches in
August, 1955, and material for this study will appear in HORIZONS Magazine of issue dated June
24th we need the information requested on these two pages by JUNE I3th. We can only present
the whole picture if all material is received in time so we will appreciate your attention now.
Thank you very much.
This form is sent to each missionary family, or single missionary. Please report only the
work for which you are responsible, and, to avoid duplication, clear with co-workers.
The following information will be published:
1. In HORIZONS, the information requested on the attached form^o^
2. A World Mission Map in color locating all missionaries of Christian churches and
churches of Christ -please include sketch of your field with location of: churches,
other preaching points, other Bible schools.
3. Storybook of Missions Send one story of 1,200 words maximum human interest story
concerning one person's experience in coming to the Lord or deciding for fulltime ser
vice ON YOUR FIELD. This may be fictionalized and names changed, but should be
based on actual incident. We hope to publish these in a book or books.
(Map and Book are being financed by proceeds from the Pentecost
Seal Campaign now coming in)
4. Complete new Address Book will be published to accompany lesson. Be sure to send
accurate address information you desire to have included. If different than that
which we are now using see Prayer Calendar.
At the request of some missionaries, the Address Book will be labeled NOT
OFFICIAL, and will carry the following explanation:
"The following list of missionaries is provided as a convenience to those who desire to
correspond with missionaries. Those listed are believed to be faithful to Christ in
every possible particular. Listing does not imply approval of one another or by the
editor. Non-listing may not mean disapproval. Every effort is made to list those who
claim to be worthy of the church's support for missionary activity; the editor
assumes no responsibility as to whether they are. The worthwhileness of indivi
duals or missions must be determined by those who si5)port them.
"Missionares are listed as soon as they are actively preparing to go to the field, and for
one year after they come home to stay."
The only major change in the new listing will be that NATIONALS who are In FULL CHARGE
of work will be listed (for example, E. T. Westriq) in Mexico; ^this does not mean local preachers
which could not be listed for lack of space).
With sincere appreciation for all your help. In Christ,