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MISSION MONTREAL

January 1976
Steve & Rhonda Dunham

Mr* & Mrs* Bill Clark

4ll S* LaDue St*

2105 E* Memorial Dr*

Lincolnt 111* 62656

Munciet Indiana ^7302

PhoneI 217-732-3795

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christt

School is finally over for 1975 ^<1

know hoH everything is with us*
Montreal*

have time to let you

We are still working toward going to

Progress is slow but we are thankful that God is our guide*

Everything will fall into place in His time*

We applied for immigra

tion during the summer and have corresponded with the Canadian Consulate
in Chicago several times*

The latest report from them said they were

waiting for information from their office in Canada regarding our **proposed type of employment*"

our application*

At lesist they are active in dealing with

We hope to hear from them soon*

We are optimistic

about the situation*

Our support is coming along rather slow*

At present, there

are three churches and several individuals who have pledged to support
us*

We have a couple of definite speaking dates with congregations but

we will most likely need more*

If you know of any congregations or

individuals who have room for another missionary and who would be inter
ested in participating in the work in Montreal, please let us know., We

will need at least $850 per month and at present, only the amount of $350
ISWgSBiJJUMi'iW u^wiiw 'lu

per month has been.committed to us*

As this is our very first newsletter, we would like to publish

a list of our present financial supporters and thank you all for ypur
prayers and concern on our behalf*
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Broadwell Christian Church - Broadwell, Illinois*

Dorcas and MaryMartha Circles Broadwell Christian Church Broadwell, 111.

Martinsville Christian Church- Martinsville, Illinois.
Orrville Church of Christ - Orrville, Ohio.
Electa Circle - Orrville Church of Christ - Orrville, Ohio.

Nr. & Mrs. Daniel Kropf - Ottumwa, Iowa.

Mrs. Mildred Neumeister - Orrville, Ohio.
Nr. & Mrs. Janes Shouse - Arnington, Illinois.

We praise God also for Mr. and Mrs. Bill Clark of Muncie,

Indiana. They are our forwarding agents. They are taking great care

of our hank account in Muncie and will he responsible for sending aonthly
support to us when we hegin working in Montreal.

We thank God for your love for us and your desire to send the

gospel to Quebec. Please he praying for our speedy entrance into Canada.
We are hoping to aove in Nay of this year, or as soon as the Lord directs.

If you^haw^^^^wtibhs or connents, please feel free to contact us.

We'd love to hear froa you.

Praise our Lord I

MISSION MONTREAL

April 1976
Steve & Rhonda Dunheua

Mr, & Mrs. Bill Clark

Ml S. LaDue Si,

2105 E. Memorial Dr.

Lincoln, 111. 62656

Muncie^ Indiana ^7302

Phone1

217-732-3795

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ

It is time for another newsletter.

Not much has happened during

the p.'ist few months "but what did occur was significant. We praise the Lord
for Kls guidance and care.
We had an interview with the Canadian, Consul in Chicago.

We were

told that we cannot immigrate into Canada because we will not have a Canadian

salary. (The laws have changed since the Dilleys entered Canada over three
years ago.) However, they will grant us a visa for a period of one year to

begin our mission work in Montreal. The visa will begin June 1, 1976 and
end May 31, 1977*
visa.

At that time we will have to reapply for another year's

We have had our physical examinations, so once the immigration office

in Ottawa, Ontario approves them we will receive our visas.

We are very excited about being accepted by the Canadian governm-nti

We believe the yearly visas, instead of immigration, to be God's will in the

matter.

He knows what is best and we are thankful that we are His and that

we work for Him.

Our maJpE^concern. is support. Our supporters have increased in

number, but we still have half of our estimated amount to raise yet.

The

immigration officer in Chicago told us that when we enter Canada we will nned

to have letters from our supporters stating the amount each will supply every
month.

If the total of the pledged amounts seems inadequate to the border

officer, we will not be allowed to enter.

We have been praying for more

supporters and sufficient financial aid so that we nay do the Lord's work

In Montreal.

We ask that you be praying the same.

supply all that is needed. (John

We trust that God will

and John 15i 7.)

At present, other than raising support, we are both working here

in Lincoln.

We are looking forward to May when Rhonda will receive her A.B.

degree in Christian Education from L.C.C. Then if the Lord wilis, we will
enter Canada June 1. Praise the Lord! Rhonda just turned twenty-three and
^teve will bo twenty-five this month. We are hoping this helps on the car
insurance rates, as Montreal has the highest rates in North America!

Our hope is that our next letter to you will be to inform you

that all is ready for Montreal and we are on our way. Thank you for your
continued support. Please keep praying for us as we pray for you.

In Christ,

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July 1976
ZievB & Rhonda Dunhaa

Vir"

^11 3* lADue 3t

2105 Past Memorial Drive

Lincolnj. Ill^ 62656

Munclo, Indiana ^7302

Phone:

i- Mrs Bill Clark

217-732^3795

Dear Sroihers and listers in Clirist^

Here it is July already and vre are still in Lincoln-

We do have

some good news though*

Ve were to rooeive our visa by J^une

t976*

There was some delay

because the medical authorities in Ottawa wanted Steve to have a few more tests.

There was no problem so we did receive our visa .just after thg^Fourtb
It Is now valid until June 30p 1977

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Tliis is exciting because as far as Canada

is concerned, we can enter the co-untry at any time.

Our problem is still support.

We have picked up some support and

we praise God for all the people who have taken interest in the need in Quebec.

We keep sending letters to churches but only about 3% of these answer. So you
can see our progress is slow.

It is our prayer that more brothers and sisters

in Christ will take hold of the challenge as you have and help get us there.
We still need approximately $200 per month in living link support.

We have another news item to share with you. We will ^.^parents in

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We are not cuite over the shock yet^ ha! We are excited about an

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addition to us.

This will tie Rhonda .down some in our work in Montreal but no

doubt it will be a blessing, one of the greatest blessings we will ever be

honored to receive.

Praise God!

Once we are_jan-our way to Montreal, we will get a newsletter out

to youjeach mon-to. We believe it is vitally important that all of our supporters,

in money and in prayers, be kept well informed.

We invite you to write to us.

We'd like to hear your questions and suggestions any timetoo.

Hiis is yo^nr' mission,

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Ask that the

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Please pray for us regarding our little one^ too.
Cur prayers renain witn yo-i.

In Christ,

Steve and Phonda

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Aui^ust 1976
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217-712-3755

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Dsar Brothars and Sisters in Christ,

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Praise the Lord, we are r>-.viy te 5s! *'.? yen /.now we already have
our visa. Vs still do not have enough pledged .-nonthly support. However, we
feel it is Important not to waste any nore tixs as the length of our visa is

liniitod. Over this past year a nunher of people have "been sending laonay to
our forwarding agent- for :ne liisslon. The :non?y has all been kept in a tank
account an ^unoia.

i/e

^lod lor all of. you who have done so hecausa we

now have enough in this aoc^t to supplement our monthly pledges. This will
help us nov to Xontreal and*^llow us to work there for t^ie duration vof our

visa. Of oo'irse, we wlll p^e to keep seeking support so that by the time^

we receive our second visa we will have adequate funds to remain there.

Ve plan to cs in Montreal for a few days during the weak 01 August

22. We will be looking for an apartment at that time. Once that is accomplished
we will return to Lir.soln, load o-ir V-niul truck and movs to Montreal. We hope
to be in o'ur npw-aoar.t.'nant by ^September t,

Cnce we are settled in Montreal we

will be sending a newsletter to you each month. We will be able to give you
our new address and first inpresslons of Montreal in our September issue.
Those of you who have pledged monthly support may begin sending
it to o'or forwarding agents. We welcome all offerings from Christ's oeople
for Kis work.

Please make 3.11 checks .pa:,*a,ble to "Mission Montreal."

We are very excited and-eager to dig in. This will be a big change
for us. We will have to make many adjustments such as getting used to the
big city, a new culture, new people, and no family nearby. Please be praying
that we will adjust cyuickly and smoothly.

and His guiding hand.

We thank God for His love for us

We owe Him more than we can ever repay.

Please keep us in your prayers, especially as we move.

We pray

for you and the continued growth of Christ's ch-urch on earth.

Praising our Lord and Savior,

Steve and Rhonda

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MISSION MONTREAL

September I976
Steve & Rhonda Dunham

Mr^ & Mrst Bill Clark

^0^ Hurteau St. Apt# 202

2105 E. Memorial Dr.

Dollard Des Ormeaux, Quebec

Muncie, Indiana

Canada

U.S.A. 47302

H9G 1X4

Dear Friends in Christ 9

Our prayer is that God is building you up in Christ Jesus, that "Uie
entire world will know that Jesus is the Christ.

We aanrived here in Montreal Friday ni^t, September 3*

On Saturday

Dennis, Debbiej Dan and Mark Dilley and Debbie's brother and his wife helped us
unload our U-Haul truck.

With so many helping hands it took only a few hours,

whereas it took a whole day to pack it back in Lincoln.

our families and everyone else who helped us move.

We would like to thank

We are pretty well "settled

in" now with only a few boxes of baby things to unpack.

We had a sli^t problem when we arrived in Canada.

cers told us to report to Customs Officials in Montreal.
truck or ask any questions as we had expected.

The border offi

They didn't search our

In Montreal we were told that

since we would not be staying for a full year, we would have to pay a deposit

on our household goods and earn (Our visa began July 1. Waiting for sufficient
financial support, we didn't enter Canada until Sept. 3 *" a difference of two

months.) If we had refused or been unable to pay the $500 deposit we would have
had to leave the country#

Again God has been providing for our needs throu^

your gifts and fortunately we are to be refunded the entire amount when our visa
is renewed for another year or we are accepted as landed immigrants.
Another problem is l^iat Rhonda may not be included on Steve's work

visa and may need papers of her own#

We doubt this is so, but we have an appoint

ment in mid-October with an immigration official to find out for sure.

be, Rhonda can get a tourist visa for the length of our stay.

If needs

We believe God will take care of things.

and reliance in Him.

He is strengthening our faith

Nothing in life is without difficulties or problems.

We must

remember that God works throu^ difficulties to show people His power and control.
He uses difficulties to got His work done.

We piaise Him!

As you can see from our field address we are living in an apartment in

Bollard Des Ormeauxo Ihis is a suburb of Montreal located in the West Island area./
It has a population of over 389000 and,is predominantly English. We are about

miles from the Dijj^Y's home, 3 miles from the Dorval International Airport, and
10 miles or 30 minutes from downtown Montreal. Ihe opportunities for evangelism

in this part of the island seem favorable and we are encouraged. After getting
settled into our four and one half rooms and taking care of customs requirements,

we are finally beginning the job of "being missionaries." Steve has had opportun
ities to preach at the West Island Church of Christ and we have begun helping the
Dilleys with a Bible Club for grade school children held in their home. We plan
to begin calling on prospects this week.

We will be writing to you each month to keep you infoDcmed about our

work here. Whenever you have a change of address please let us know so that we

may keep in touch. We thank all of you for your support in money and prayers. We
thank God for your faith' in Him and dedication to the spreading of His Word in
Montreal. Please continue to pi?ay for us as we meet people and tell "tiiem the
truth of Jesus Christ.

May God's peace be with you always,

MISSION MONTREAL

October 1976

Steve & Rhond^^..Du^i^'

Mr# & Mrs. Bill Clark

Hurteau Str^^5^v-202

2105 E. Memorial Drive

Dollard Des Ormeaux, Que"bec

Muncie, Indiana

Canada

U.S.A. 47302

H9G

1X4

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ,

(Romans It 7b)s

Wo have been in the Montreal area for about a month and a half now#

We thank our Lord for all that we are learning.

knowledge of Jesus Christ.

We are growing in faith and in the

We are growing in our comprehension of the world as well#

Living in a different country, in a different society is broadening our understand

ing.

This has also impressed upon us, further, the neod for the gospel of Jesus

Christ everywhere in the world#

In last month's letter we mentioned that Rhonda may not be included on

our visa.

We met with an immigration official this month and found that she is. The

officer was very friendly toward us and answered all of our questions^
a fog had been lifted from us and the sm began to shine.
happiness and excitement we felt.

care of our every need.

again until next summer.

It was as if

We cannot explain the

We thank our God that He is guiding us and taking

We will not have to bother with the immigration people

Now we can concentrate fully on our work here.

Steve has been preaching on Sunday mornings with the West Island Church
of Christ.

There has been just a handful of us worshipping together. Several of

the Christians have pulled away from the church.

a few will not accept the full gospel.

Family tension is one culprit and

They themselves were immersed into Jesus

Christ but they feel they cannot say it is essential for others. We've been able to

call on these Christians and we see hope for the situation. Our goal is to continue
talking with them and bring them back into the fellowship. We've also been active
with the Dilley's Bible Club. Attendance is holding steady. Some of -the older
girls are asking seirious questions about the gospel. We praise God for their soulsearching.

There is a major drawback involved in evangelizing in this area. People

do not like for others to just "drop in" on them.

Before we could call on any of the

Christians here, we had to set up an appointment. It seems that most people are
accustomed to this.

in the pasto

This may be why door-to-door calling has not accomplished much

Also, before anyone can go door-to-door for any reason they must have

a license or permit to do so. The same goes for distributing tracts#

The Dilleys

have offered correspondence cou2?ses to the public also, but there was little response#
Most Quebec people claim ties wiidi a church. However, the majority either do not
attend church or they seldom attend.

Many people are "fed up" with religion, al-

thou^ they have nothing against Jesus Christ. We believe this can be an advantage

for us but first we have to get a foot in the door. We read recently in the religion
section of the Montreal Star. Montreal's major English newspaper, an article telling

of three congregations of the United Church starting Wednesday ni^t services# Many

people were leaving the city on weekends so these churches were setting up extra
services for those not present on Sundays. We do not know if this has been success

ful. We've learned that some churches do not offer Sunday School and one family we
talked with told us their church closed down for the summer and did not hold services
until after Labor Day. We hope this gives you an idea of the situation. We do not

want people to think we are just another "church." We want them to come to Christ,
not another brand of religion.

Newspaper ads have worked to some extent but are very expensive, and
meeting in the Y.M.C.A. has attracted one family to inquire about the Church. But

much of our work must be geared to personal contacts. We have become acquainted with
a few people so we hope to build on these friendships and share with them ihe gospel
of Christ. If you have any suggestions on how we can meet people and tell them the
Good News, please let

know.

Personally, we are doing pretty well.

but are back on our feet now.

We have both had colds this month

We are getting the baby's room ready and are really

excited. We learned that a ward room for Rhonda will cost over $160 per day. This
baby is going to be expensive I

Fortunately we have enough in our personal savings

to cover the cost. We celebrated Thanksgiving on October 11 with the Dilley's. It

was a beautiful day and we had lots of good food.
U.S. Thanksgiving.

Now we are anticipating our own

Incieed we have much, to be thankful for.

Please, continue to pray for us. _ Ask the Lord to bring us into, contact

with receptive people. Pray for the yo.ung people in the Bible Club as they study
God's Word and apply it to "thei^elves. Pray for their parents as well that they may
be receptive. Please pray for those who have pulled away from the fellowship, that
they may soon gra^p the full impact of God's Word. Please be piaying for Rhonda as
she is now into her eighth month of pregnancy and for our child as well.

Thank God

for working out our visa problems too. Prayer is one of the most powerful tools
God has given us. If you will pray with us regarding these things we are confident
God will answer positively.
Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to the gospel and

the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which was
kept secret for long ages but is now disclosed and throu^ the prophetic writings
is made known to all nations, according to the command of the eternal God, to bring
about the obedience of faith - to the only wise God be glory for evermore ibrou^

Jesus Christ! Amen. (RDjnans l6i 25-27)

MISSION MONTREAL

November 197^

Steve & Rhonda Dunham

W Hurteau St. Apt. 202
Dollard Des Ormeauxp Quebec

DEC.

Mr. & Mrse Bill Clark

2105 E. Memorial Drive
Muncie, Indiana
U.S.A. 47302

Canada H9G 1X4

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christi

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ,

(1 Corinthians 1: 3). We intended to get this letter mailed the first of this week
but here it is, the day after Thanksgiving already. We hope your Thanksgiving was
a blessed one.

We all have much to be thankful for.

We Imagine you have heard of the provincial elections here in Quebec

recently.

Most of what we know about the situation comes from television and the

newspaper. In October the premier of Quebec called for a general election.

At

that time the Liberal party was in power with 102 of 110 seats in their assembly.

After a month of campaigning, the elections took place on November 15*

The Parti

Quebecois, the Liberals* strongest opponents, won 69 seats in the assembly and thus
became the party to lead Quebec. The leader of the party is Rene Levesque and he
has become the new premier.
office.

Many people strongly wanted the Liberal party out of

Therefore, since the Parti Quebecois was their strongest opponent, many

people voted for that party to insure their defeat.

The Parti Quebecois has been

committed for some time to push for the separation of Quebec from Canada. An inde-

pendant Quebec is their goal. Many of the people who voted for them did not vote
for separation. The latest poll shows only 11^ of the population in favor of it.
The party has promised a referendum in two years to decide this issue.
This is a concern now for everyone in Quebec, as well as everyone else

throu^out Canada. It will affect everyone's lives here and will be a big disrup
tion for many. People who are against separation are trying to stay calm, but some
are so afraid of what lies ahead that they have been putting their savings in banks
in Ontario and even in Vermont and New York.

If separation does come, many people

will probably move out of Quebec, both the French and the English. Some economists
are predicting a recession in Canada ajid a lower standard of living for Quebecers
if this happens.
We do not know how we will be affected by all of this.

able to stay here, no matter what developes.

Quebec.

We hope to be

Our concern is for-the people of

No matter what happens, the Church must be here.

We hope and pray that

the Church will be strong and will continue to grow. It is difficult to say what
the next few years will be like for sure, but we hope that people will become open

to the truth of Jesus Christ.

A lot of opportunities could open up for reaching

people we cannot reach at present.

Presently, Trench is the official langmge of Quebec.

Whether Quebec

separates or not, the French language will be stressed more and more.

Therefore,

it is becoming more important and more urgent for us to learn the language.

We are

studying French with the Dilleys a couple of days a week and Steve will probably
try to get into some adult French language classes soon. If we axe forced to use
French more, we will learn it faster.

As it is now, we live among a pocket of " .

English-speaking people where French people are the minority.

Our efforts are

geared to the English but when we can communicate intelligently in French we ho^
to preach the Good News to them as well.

A few of the young people from the Bible Club have been attending wor
ship services with us lately. We thank God for the opportunity to teach these young
people more often. We made a positive contact recently too. A school teacher liv
ing in our apartment building has shown a lot of interest. She is planning to
attend worship services with us soon.

We hope she will lead us to others who are

interested in the truth.

Personally, we are getting along O.K.

We have been learning much about

how Canada's federal government works as well as the provincial government. It is

really fascinating. \le have also learned that the schools in Canada teach some

U.S. historj"" and government, whereas during our own American education Canada was
seldom mentioned if at all.

Lately then, we've been learning a great deal about

Canada in general.

We celetrated the United States' Thanksgiving even though it was just

another work day for most everyone else here^

The Dilley's came to our apartment

and we ate a lot of good food. Rhonda roasted her first turkey and did a great

job. (Too bad Thanksgiving comes only .twice a year - ha ha.)

B-day is only a few weeks away. We are getting pretty excited. The
way our excitement is building, having the baby will be harder on Steve than on
Rhonda.

The baby's room is ready - and we are too!?

We've done a little Christmas shopping too.

A lot of things are pretty

expensive. Candy, especially chocolate, is very expensive. Toys are too. Batteries
for toys and radios, etc., range in price from 920 to about $325 pei" pair. Stuffed
animals, in general, seem to be less expensive. Some clothing is reasonable in price,

other clothing is expensive. We do not even look at shoes anymore. Our turkey for

.Thanksgiving cost. $1.09 per pound as compared to 59^ ~ ^50 per poiond in Vermont. The
sales tax here is 8%, Fortunately, food, books, and some children's clothing are

not taxable!
been Jfo

The rate of exchange between United States and Canadian dollars has

e were losing $11 - $12 from each of our salaxy checks.

Now, however,

both currencies sire almost at parity.

Even though most everything is fairly expensive, we are getting along

O.K. In January, we will include our financial report for these four months of
1976, We want to thank those who have sent monetary gifts allowing us to buy for
the baby and for our Christmas.

Please continue to pray for us. Pray that more people will be receptive.
Thank God for our new contact, that she is interested. Pray that she will accept the

Lord as her personal Savior. Continue to pray for the Bible Club young people and
their parents and also for our influence on them. Ask God to help those who have
pulled away from the fellowship, that they may think clearly regaxding their situa
tion. Please continue to pray for Rhonda and our child.

The baby is due around

December 15. Remember Quebecers and all Canadians in your prayers. Pray that the
Church will grow rapidly in number and maturity.

Since our December newsletter will not get to you before Christmas, we

want to wish you a very merry Christmas now. Our prayer is that as we remember how
Jesus Christ humbled Himself to be bom as one of us, each of us will have instilled

within us the importance of being a Christian and showing God our gratitude.

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. (Cur) love be with you all in
Christ Jesus. Amen. (1 Corinthians l6t 23, 2k)

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MISSION MONTREAL

December 1976
The Steve Dunham Family

i-ir- & I'irs. Bill Clark

40^ Hinrteau St. Apt- 202

2105 Ev Memorial Dr-

Dollard Des Ormeaiccj Quebec

Canada H9G

Muiiciej Indiana

U.SoA.

47302

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christp

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christi
(2 Corinthians 1:2).
"V.
Jeremy Hob^^.Jlunham was born December 24 at 11^42 a-m* at the Lakeshore
General HospitalTirr Points Claire, Quebec- He weighed eight pounds eight ounces and
was 211 inches long- He has a lot of long; dark hair and blue eyes and likes to cry.
He's doing fine and so are Mom and Dad- He brought him home from the hospital the
28th and he's beginning to adjust a little now. (Mon and Dad tool) Rhonda's mother
flew up here from Ohio the 28th to help with the baby and we suie are glad she's
here- He are learning a lot in a hurry. This is her first grandchild and Steve's
parents' first grandson. They are pretty excited. Since Jeremy was born on Christ
mas E-/e we waited to celebrate Christmas cn_the 29th ~ our thSsr^weddlng anniversaryMy, how time flies- The last part of this mon+li has been pretty hectic, but exciting.
Toward, the end of November Dennis placed an ad in the Montreal Star con

cerning the Churchs The ad appeared in the religion section of the Saturday edition,
on three occasicro, every other week. It was centered around being "Christians only."
It was a twoinch, one column ad and cost ^21 each time it appeared. Tliis is pretty

expensive but we cAd have some results. After the first Saturday we received several
calls from people who thought the ad was a taped message, lliey weren't interested
when they found it wasn't. The next two times the ad appeared we received some more
Interested callers. Several people were excited to find a group of people that be
lieves as we do- However, they refused to say much concerning themselves except that
they were used to going to tl\e denominational church ""hey ir^ere attending and didn't
want to change new. This is the attitude we run into more times than not. A few
others however h.ave shown more Interest. A couple of people have said they would

visit our worship service on Sunday morning after the holidays. Vie hope they do so.

A couple of ladies did come to visit but refused to give us anj'' information regarding
themselves. One man asked for written material regarding the Church and another wants

us to call on him. Vie do not know what will come of these contacts but we hope and

pray we will be able to teach as many as possible-

We thank you for your prayers concerning us. Please continue to pray

for us in our ministry here and as new parents. Also, please continue to pray for
Jeremy. iJe have come into contact with some people this month too so please pray
that they will "be open to the gospel of Christ. Please ask God to work things out
so that we can teach the true gospel. Continue to pray that the Church will grow
rapidly in number and maturity.

We hope and pray that 1977 will be a blessed year for you in the Lord.
Ue pray it will be a fruitful year here in Quebec for Christ's Church.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellow
ship of the Holy Spirit be with you all,' (2 Corinthians

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J4r. & Mrs. Bill Clark

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