News of

THE MASTER'S MESSENGERS

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International Christian MinistriesP.O. Box 848

Lake Wales, Florida 33853Tel. (813) 676-6667

Eileen and Delmar Debault

Directors

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Our booth at the North AmericanChristian Convention, July 10-13,1990, Kansas City,Missouri, afforded us a wonderful opportunity to greet old friends and to make manynew ones for the mission.

In Retrospect

We closed 1990 with our first mission trip to New Zealand andAustralia in September and October, then revivals among thechurches of Morgan County, Illinois (Jacksonville) and an IDESBoard of Directors' meeting in November, ending with preaching inRorida churches in December.

In January, two days were spent on the Campus of Kentucky Christian College, leading in the Mid-term Faith Promise Mission Renewalprogram, Crayson, Kentucky.

We were forced to cancel our planned Christian Leadership Trainingmission to Surinam, South America, due to the poiiticai/militarycoup, but were able to go into Guyana, South America, a week earlier than scheduled for evangelism and leadership training. Shortvisits were also made among the churches on Barbados and St Yin-cent

We shared in two Faith Promise mission programs in Florida, withFirst Christian Church, Lake Wales (our home church), and CrystalRiver Christian Church, Robert Hargrave, Minister, in February andMarch. Both churches surpassed their Faith Promise goals.

Due to the serious security risks in several areas of the Philippines,Jack Howard, Minister of Central Christian Church, Charleston, Illinois, and I had to postpone our trip to the Philippines (March 18 •April 18) to a later date - hopefully in early 1992. Instead, Ischeduled speaking engagements in March and April in the following churches, all in Illinois: Sailor Springs; Red Brush, R.F.D.Louisville; Pana; Louisville; Alma; North Harter, Flora; Brownchurch. Kinmundy; Effingham; Enfleld; KInmundy; Hebron Road,R.F.D., Robinson.

Spring 1991 Edition

And Now 'The Rest of the Story'

for 1991

April 22 • May 2, in the Kiamlchi Mountains of Oklahoma. My 41styear at the Kiamlchi Men's Clinic (and the famous fish-fry). Kiamlchi Mountains Christian Mission annual Board of Directors'

meeting. May 3.

Faith Promise Mission Rally, with Marlon, Indiana, Church of Christ,Rick Jett, Minister, May 4-5.

Memorial Day weekend and Homecoming, May 25, 26 & 27, Mason, illinois, and three weeks of DVBS and Church Camps in Illinoisin June.

June 29 & 30, our Golden Wedding activities at First ChristianChurch, Lake Wales, Florida.

July 1 - August 25, in eastern Europe with TCM, in LeadershipTraining Seminars and Evangelism In Germany, Czechoslovakia,Poland, Austria and Hungary.

The Northwest Schools of Mission, September 19 • October 25,among tiie Christian Churches of western Idaho and Montana,Washington and Oregon.

Puget Sound Christian College, Edmunds, Washington, mission lectures and chapel, October 29 • 31.

Preaching, West Syde Christian Church, Kamloops, BritishColumbia, Canada, November 3.

Alberta Bible College, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, mission lecturesand chapel, November 5 & 6.

Preaching, Cross Roads Christian Church, Grand Forks, NorthDakota, November 10.

Minnesota Bible College, Rochester, Chapel, November 12.

Lincoln Christian College, Lincoln, Illinois, chapel, November 14.

IDES annual Board of Directors' meeting, Kempton, Indiana,November 15 & 16.

Home in Lake Wales, Florida for Thanksgiving with all our "dan."

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IODD wHh Somchal Panya and a group of young people from the Church of Christ InBangkok, Thailand. Someof these young peopleare refugees fromthe antJ-sodallst /communist rebellion which they led in Burma.

As the Red Brush Christian Church,R.r.D., loulsville, Illinois, celebratedits 100th Anniversary on June 10,1990, ODD marked the 50th anniversary of his first sermon in the RedBrush church, June 1940, and celebrated his birthday In one great service. Eileen is presenting the redroses, compliments of First ChristJanChurch, Lake Wales, Florida.

Landing from a pump boat Is not so difficult for DIeen here, as the boat is near theshore at Dumahgette, Negros Oriental, Philippines. Sometimes we must wade somedistance.

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••nBTCffCWW"" a**" lohn S. Fulford, Ozark ChristianCollege graduate and native ofSouth Africa, ministers with theMalrangI Bay Church of Christ,Aukland, New Zealand. John arranged our entire Itineraryamong the Churches of Christ ofNew Zealand In both the north

and south Islands.

On the steps of the Wellsford Church of Christ, New Zealand (north Island), whereMalcolm Gilbert (English) ministers, Sunday, September 9, 1990.

In the pulpit of the Glen Garry Churdr of Christ,invercarglll. New Zealand, the southern-mostchurch of Christ In the world.

A Filipino Blt^ study In the home of Mr. and Mrs. James (Austrdlan) and Evelyn(Flllplna) Callahan, In Kingston, Queensland, Australia. Several of tfie Filipinos werefriends from our previous visits to Cebu, Philippines.

Easter Sunday with the Capasan Church of Christ, Ramon Magsays^, Zamboanga DelSur, In the Interior of Mindanao. Ten young people from this remote mountain congregation have gone to Cebu BibleSeminary, mostly sponsored by ICM. NemesloCar-bonllla, 2nd from left, and Mrs. Aquiline Mabuiay, farmer, elder, preacher on theright Eileen In the center.

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At the dedication of the Masbate Church of Christ, Masbate, Philippines. The newbuilding was erected entirely with funds from IDES, after previous structures were de-s&oyed by ^phoons.

DDO after baptizing over 20 souls In the Padfic Ocean near the Villa Reyes Church ofChrist, San Nardso, Quezon, Philippines. The new Villa Reyes Churdi was built withIDES funds after the first was destrcyed by a typhoon.

Jul and Luz Castellano, ourevangelists in the capltol dfy ofTagbllaran, Bohol, and theirdaughters and their motor bikewhich was purchased for theirtransportation by friends of

Teo Bojos, minister of the Peace Valley Church of Christ, Cebu, assistsEileen down a mud hillside from his

home church, the Candelara Church ofChrist, In northern Leyte. Roger andNIC Cells, Directors of Gospel FiresMinistryare on the upper left

Rene Perez, leading children's choruses In DVBS. Rene and his bride of

Mard) 27th, Miss Lenny Pedojan, bothgraduated from Cebu this year. Ourministry sponsored them boththroughout their Bible college trainingand will continue their support In pioneer church evangelism on the Islandof Bohol.

"Mother"Mlllendez, from the MagsayuyChurdi of Christ, Danalan, In the mountainsof southwest Negros Occidental. Mr. and Mrs. Mlllendez are the parents of Mrs.Nemesio (Teny) Carbonllia; Mrs. Jul (Luz) Castellano; Mrs. Terry (Amparo) Knippers;and Crispin Mlllendez and grandparents of "Junior" Mlllendez, all graduates of theCebu Bible Seminary. The Mlllendez home was almost totally destroyed by the terribletyphoon In November, 1990.

iA proud father, Mr. Agulllno Mabulay, and son, Rufino, share In tire joy of the graduation of Miss Esperanza Mabulay with her degree In Education from the Unlversi^ ofthe VIsayas, Cebu City, Philippines. Esperanza graduated from the Cebu Bible Seminary In 1966 with her Bachelor of Arts degree. She will Join the faculty of the CebuSeminary In June, 1991, with her salary underwritten by our ministry. Since hergraduation, "Espy" has become the bride of Ludy Magoncia, who graduated from CBS,March 24,1991, also sponsored by friends of ICM.

With daughter, Ludnda, at the southernmost tip of New Zealand; next stop - theSouth Pole.

m'JOURNEY'S END," at the airport In Orlando, Florida, returning from the DomlnkanRepublic, January, 1990.

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INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN MINISTRIESP.O. Box 848

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DIRECTORS

Delmar D. DobauK, ChairmanElken M. DebauH

412 E. Tlllman Avenue

Lake Waks, Florida 33853

Louise Carden, Seaetary/Treasurer341 S. Sharp St.Uke Waks, Florida 33853

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Dear Christian friends:

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THE MASTER'S MESSENGERS

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International Christian MinistriesP.O. Box 848

Lake Wales, Florida 33853Tel (813) 676-6667

April 12, 1991

Among the most exciting events of the 20th Century are those that have taken place in eastern Europe within thelast two years. After more than 70 years of the blight and curse of communism In Russia, and 45 years of Itsthrottle of the human spirit, heart, life and economy of much of the rest of eastern Europe, the chains are beingbroken. Symbolized best by the destruction of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the IRON CURTAIN is almost rustedthrough and the barbed wire borders, ruthlessly guarded by the hated military police, are now open to trade andtourism, but most importantly to the Gospel.

No effort has been more effective in establishing beachheads for the Gospel and the Church of Christ In easternEurope than TCM (TAKING CHRIST TO THE MILLIONS). Once called TORONTO CHRISTIAN MISSION, TCM hasbeen the leader among our people in faithfully and patiently witnessing In eastern Europe since 1963. HAUSEDELWEISS was purchased in 1975 near Vienna, Austria, as the center of Evangelism and Christian LeadershipTraining. When the curtain falls on the 20th Century and future generations study Church History, the influence ofTCM will shine across its pages like a beacon light.

What a privilege Eileen and I have In the summer of 1991. We have been invited by TCM to spend the months ofJuly and August in a teaching ministry in HAUS EDELWEISS. We will share in the Seminars with Dr. Marion Henderson (Lincoln Christian College; past-president, Florida Christian College) and Dr. Alger Fitch (Pacific ChristianCollege, Fullerton, California).

Poland, historically Roman Catholic, and just now emerging from 45 years of communist oppression and the gall oftotalitarianism, is wide open for New Testament evangelism. Its borders are open; a Visa is not now required forAmerican citizens. What an opportunity! Rarely have I been so excited or more avidly looking forward to such anadventure. I will be teaching Polish Bible students the Gospel of John and the Johanlnne Epistles the month ofJuly.

Czechoslovakia, carved out of the borders of central Europe, was born a nation after World War I, but the midnightgloom of communism and the domination of Red Russia fell on it at the end of World War II. As In much of therest of eastern Europe the pall Is lifting, the gates are ajar and the borders are open. Freedom has come. Deniedit for 45 years, the Czechs are hungry and eager to be taught the truth. Perhaps never again, certainly not In ourlifetime, will we have such an opportunity to take them the "sweets of New Testament Christianity." Deeplyreligious by nature, they are open to receive the non-sectarian, undenominational message, the "unsearchableriches of Christ." I will be teaching a hall full of Czech students the Gospel of John and l-ll-lll John the month ofAugust. I can hardly wait!

Now, how can we go? That is easy - Just call a Travel Agency, which will then make all the necessary arrangements and reservations; then go by, pick up the tickets and "away we go." But, the round-trip fares(Orlando to Munich, Germany to Vienna, Austria to Budapest, Hungary) will cost $1,000.00 each, plus an additional $500.00 each for ground travel and related expenses.

The $3,000.00 out-of-pocket moneyIs more than we can possibly afford. We can manage the normal expenses Incurred as guests In HAUS EDELWEISS. We will have enough for Incidentals and other expenses germane to travelanywhere. Butwe won't have the $3,000.00 up-front cash for the fares. June 15, 1991 Is the deadline for theticket purchase. We are scheduled to leave Orlando July 1 at 2:35 p.m. via Delta Airlines and connect withLufthansa Airways, departing JFK, New York at 6:00 p.m. for Munich, Germany, with scheduled return to OrlandoSunday, August 25.

We can't go unless we are sent. Hey, that sounds like Paul In Romans 10:13-15, doesn't It? "Everyone who callsuponthe nameof the Lord will be saved. How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed In? And howcan they believe In the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching tothem? And how can thev preach unless thev are sent?" (NIV)

We are asking you, dear friends, to help us with our ticket purchase. We ask you to pray and then determine Inyour heart how much you are willing to share. Your contribution may be sent, payable to INTERNATIONALCHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, PC Box 848, Lake Wales, Rorlda, 33859, and designated Debault EuropeTravel. Even Ifwe are "on the road" (and we will be), our Forwarding Agent, Mrs. Louise Garden promptly handles the missionmall and does the banking.

This Is sent with a prayer for you and we trust you will "wrapyour gift"with prayerto help us on our journey. AsJesus went to the Cross for us, we would like to go aaoss the sea for HIM.

ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE:

INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES

P.O. Box 848

Uke Wales, Florida 33853

DIREaORS

Delmar D. Debault, Chairman•leen M. Debault

412 E. Tllltnan Avenue

Lake Wales, Florida 33853

Louise Carden, Seaetary/Treasurer341 S. Sharp St.Uke Wales, Florida 33853

Robert S. Garllnger2011 11th Avenue, N.W.Winter Haven, Florida 33880

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We cire looking forward with much joy to the Golden Wedding Anniversary of our parents. Del-mar Dale and Mildred Eileen (nee Davis) Debault. June 30. 1991. In their fifty years together,they have touched countless lives for good here at home cind around the world. We are proud ofthem gmd have found a special satisfaction in sharing them as they have served in a multi-facetedministry of tremendous meignitude.

Now. we want to honor them in a special way. We invite you to send messages of congratulations and/or ceirds and personal mementos of smy kind that we can curemge in cm album or scrapbook for them as a reminder of this notable day in their lives. Please use the P.O. Box 848.

Lake Wales. Florida 33859 address for your correspondence. We can't keep it a secret.

We have arranged to hold their Golden Annivcrscuy Celebration in the Fellowship Hcill, FirstChristian Church. 209 E^t Sessoms Avenue. Lake Wales, Florida from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.. Saturday. June 29. 1991. We would be honored with your presence. We wamt to share our love forthem in the greatest possible way. Your presence will be a tribute and testimonicd of your affection for them.

In grateful appreciation.

Darlene Dale (Debault) Mettler

E«jl.Boyd Lee Debault

Lucinda Faye Debault