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Vol. 5 No. 7

Chidamo^o HeraldBruce and Karolyn Ammerman

MISSIONARIES Chidamoyo Mission, P/Bag 38 KaroiRhodesia, Africa

(SERVING SOUTHERN RHODESIA)

Miss Mary Lou Crisler

(Forwarding Agent) Central Christian Church4207 North Boulevard

Tampa, Florida 33603

'Heralding the Good News of the Gospel in Africa"

February »» 1968

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"New Arrivals at Chidamoyo. The Dr. Dale Erickson family arrived in Salisburyat noon on the 17th of January. They were met at the airport by the Charles Kelleyfamily, who brought them out to the mission that night. They were initiated properly into the activities of the mission field, as the meeting began the next day. Shownhere on Dedication day is Dr. Erickson, with his wife Sue, two children, Erin andKelly, and Nurse Madonna Burget. Madonna has carried on this work almost alonefor a year now. She is thankful for the assistance which Dale will give to the totalprogram. With her experience in Africa and Chidamoyo in particular, she will beable to "clue him in" on various situations and conditions. For two months Dalewill be in Salisbury, taking a course at Harare Hospital in African medicine.

Dear Christian Friends,

What a privilege it is to send greetings to you, our friends and supporters, andto share our many activities with you! Without your loving concern we would notbe able to continue in our work for the Lord in Africa. Just now we are feelinggreat satisfaction of heart and soul over our opportunities to serve our Master inthis place. With each passing month we are able to see added growth and morevictories, and a step further toward the goal of an indigenous church. It may yetbe a long way off before it is completely possible, but many aspects of it are beingevidenced in the bud. This is one of our most earnest prayers--the Christian people in their various communities, will be aware, in a personal manner, of theessential nature of the church and of its place in the midst of the African society.

January was quite a month! ! ! Such was the labour that went into it, the tremendous joys that we experienced, the victories which were gained, yes, and the reliefwhen it was gone--that we won't soon forget that it was once here. With the dedication of the hospital set for the 20th, so many hours were spent by everyone to getthe building in readiness for the day. A meeting of all the missionaries of CentralAfrica was scheduled in conjunction with the Dedication. This meant countless itemsof preparation. Besides all of this, late January always means the opening of theAfrican schools. With four schools, having an enrollment of somewhat over 525students, this meant a lot of duties. I had to order books and supplies for everyone,see that they were transported to the mission, repair teachers' houses, see thatnew school rooms were finished, transport teachers to new posts and also theirwives and children from previous homes. How relieved I was when January 25th hadcome and gone; school was in progress, and nothing serious had been over-looked.The opportunities which are gained from the schools cannot be over-looked. I go tothe schools three days a week for Scripture classes. I just use the Bible and teachevents and principles. They grasp at the lessons and are so quick to remember.Also through the school comes a contact with young people--some initially to becomeChristians, and some to be fellowshipped with and led into richer relationships withChrist. One such group is the preaching class which meets every Saturday morning.They are only able to meet for one hour, as many of them are working. But in thathour we sing, pray, have Bible study, practice preaching, and discussion. I alwaysgo away encouraged and rewarded from these sessions.

The time for the missionary meeting to begin. We were all going around at afeverish pace. Early arrivals. Jack Pennington and Berry Kennedy, with their families, helped in last-minute details at the hospital. Dick Smith was put to workhanging gas lamps in the church building for the Singspiration on Thursday night.Of all things he even found time to string a new clothes line and cook macaroni overan open fire while the women were meeting. With each arrival we felt that capacity for blessings was being heightened. Through the Singspiration, women's meeting,business. Dedication and extra activities, our blessings certainly were manifold.

As the hospital was dedicated to the ministry of body and soul, I believe that weall felt renews in our determination to serve our God. The local District Commiss

ioner was present; area chiefs gathered; industrial peoples, missionaries, andhundreds of Africans all joined in the dedication service. Dr. Pruett gave the mainaddress of the day. One of the highlights of the service was the reading of a letterfrom Ziden Nutt's mother. She has served as forwarding agent for this vast project,and had sent greetings to the audience on this special day, Ziden has given so manyhours to completion of the hospital. Just recently a husband and wife, both orderliesat the hospital, and denominationalists, expressed their desire to be immersed and

become Christians only. Along with several patients in the past weeks, they bearrecord of the work and ministry of this program.

Each of us is involved in his own activities. Time and space do not permit meto tell you all of this past month's activities. We are doing our best to witnessconcerning the saving power which is in the Blood of Christ, shed for us on Calvary. We would love to hear from you. If you know of someone who would like toreceive the Herald, "please send their name to our forwarding agent, Mary LouCrisler. Thank you all once again for your love and prayers, as well as your gifts.

Because of Christ,

Bruce and Karolyn

Dr. Pruett, with interpreter, giving hisaddress

First Day of School, January 23.Also Gay's birthday

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

Chestnut, Carthage, Missouri. 64836

JANUARY 1968 FINANCIAL REPORT FOR BRUCE AND KAROLYN AMMERMANContributors;

Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Kahre, MissouriDederick Christian Church, Youth Group, Walker, MissouriChristian Church, Atlanta, MissouriChristian Church, Ramsey, IllinoisChristian Church, Jasper, MissouriMr. & Mrs. Jack Richardson, MissouriFirst Christian Church, Lamar, MissouriMr. & Mrs. Forest J. King, ArkansasChurch of Christ, Palestine, OhioChristian Church, Jacksonburg, IndianaMr. & Mrs. Dale Sponsler, MissouriFirst Christian Church, Carthage, MissouriChristian Church, Centerville, IndianaChristian Church, Greens'Fork, IndianaFirst Christian Church, Mableton, GeorgiaFairview Christian Church, Carthage, MissouriRon Carter, Missouri

High School Class, Christian Church, Milford, MissouriMiss Barbara Snyder, MissouriCenter Point Christian Church, Loyal Bereans, Carthage, MissouriMr. & Mrs. Walter Goodman, Missouri

Beginner-Primary groups, Christian Church, Flippin, ArkansasEsther Circle, Christian Church, Cherokee, IowaWestside Christian Church, Berryville, ArkansasChristian Church, Liberal, MissouriJunior Girls, Christian Church, Flippin, ArkansasCommunity Christian Church, Fort Lauderdale, FloridaMissionary Guild, First Christian Church, Carthage, Missouri(Many other groups and individuals have given through their local church, and arenot, therefore, listed separately.)EXPENSES:

Hook & Holtsinger (office supplies)Seminole Bank (charges)PostageOffice Outfitters (receipt books)Chidamoyo Hospital (transfer, only)Bruce Ammerman, salaryService Link

Total Expenses for January

RECEIPTS:

$ 5.482.00

2.00

7.42

510. 00

475.00

905.00

$1906.90

STATEMENT:

$ 28.91 Total receipts for January $1942.941914.03 Total expenses for January 1906.90

Bank Balance, Jan. 1, 1968Total receipts for JanuaryTotal Receipts for January $1942.94 Bank Balance Jan. 31,1968 $ 36.04

RECEIVED IN CHURCH BUILDING FUND: $95. 00Total received in this fund to date: $4112.04 Total amount needed: $387.96

CMdamoyo HeraldBruce and Karolyn Ammerman

MISSIONARIES Chidamoyo Mission, P/Bag 38 KaroiRhodesia, Africa

(SERVING SOUTHERN RHODESIA)

^ Miss Mary Lou CrislerU (Forwarding Agent) Central Christian Church

4207 North Boulevard

Tampa, Florida 33603

•' "Heralding the Good News of the Gospel in Africa"

Vol. 5 No. 9 April -- 1968

Jaiving Paul is enrolled in Standard Six orEighth grade. He is a good worker, interpreter and preacher. He and Tod are goodfriends.

WHY AM I A CHRISTIAN?

It is because of one man's offence, who made mercy of mankind to die for mysin. God gave me a great gift--grace which is by one man, Jesus Christ. He diedin order for me to be saved in His death.

He first loved me and died to forgive my sin away. For today I follow His instruction of faith through by reading His words in John chap. 4:16, 17. I love Himbecause He is the Saviour of my living.

By faithwe are saved through Christ and His salvation to everyone who believes.By J. Paul

P. S. That is why I must be a Christian, to turn away from sin and having a new lifeby baptism.

Dear Friends in Christ,

As I am writing this letter to you on the 9th day of April, my thoughts run to mymother, as today is her birthday. Without our mothers and their wonderful Christian influences, our lives and destinies might have been very much different. It isso interesting and sometimes touching to see the love and interest of a mother inRhodesia. They express their feelings in a different manner from what we are accustomed to. What at first seems to us as lack of concern, and poor care, is reallyjust a result of situations. One young Christian mother, whose own clothing isragged; and her children are never too clean or well-dressed, hired herself outmany days to plow by hand the neighbor's fields. Some wanted some money to better care for her family. I don't know where her husband is at the present time.

April brings with it the last full days of summer. Already we are feeling thefirst signs of the approach of fall and winter. The rains have gone, after a verypatchy season. The abundant supply of tall elephant grass is turning to a richgolden color. People are gathering huge bundles of this grass before the bush firesdestroy >it all, in order that it can be used for thatching their houses. The maize isdry and is being gathered in. As you drive down the paths, you often see piles ofpumpkins in the fields, waiting to be carried to the villages. Just last week MaryLou sent a clipping from a Daytona Beach, Florida, paper, showing a late-seasonsnowfall in Joplin, Missouri. It will be some time before we again yearn to see thesnow at home. We are enjoying the weather here too much.

Last night we went to Mdzimu for a preaching service in that area. One of theHeadmen came last week to get some books from our supply center. While here hewas engaged in conversation about the Scriptures by two of the men, until he finallyexpressed his desire to be immersed into Christ. Years ago he had beena memberof the Dutch Reformed Churchy but was convinced that his obedience to Christ wasnot complete. He then invited us to his village for preaching. Quite a large groupof Christians from this area went to join in the service. The elderly Chief Mdzimu,from whom the area gets its name, passed away last week after an extended illness.Very likely there will be quite a turmoil until a new chief is selected.

Dale Erickson was a Fulechi Sunday, where nine souls were immersed intoChrist. He was very thrilled with the day's activities. I was supposed to goto Vuti,which is north of Karoi, and also visit one of the farm schools on the same day. Iended up in bed with another seige of an abdominal disorder. Ola took our LeindRover, along with a load of Africans, and spent the day in the area. She is aseasoned veteran of the mission field. She moved into her new house last night,even though many things are not yet completed. We each have about a 200 poundshare, or almost $600, which we must find to pay off this house.

The time is drawing near for YES programs in your churches. We have beengiving much thought to this program, especially as Mary Lou has been receivingrequests for material. Karolyn and I were a part of several such sessions lastsummer, and thoroughly enjoyed the experiences. As we have tried to think of aproject for your VBS program, should you decide that you want to help us, we feelthat we are able to suggest something which is entirely possible for each of you,and would be of tremendous help to us. When I read recently ofOzark Bible College'snew pews, which cost around $15, 000, then I didn't feel so badly about our expenditure which will be nearly $1800. We felt that if each Vacation Bible School could

pay for one bench, we would have our debt taken care of. Each of the 20 benches,which are 14 feet long, costs approximately $75. 00. Do you think that the childrenin your Vacation Bible School could give that amount through their daily missionaryofferings? If you have not yet written to Mary Lou of your desire for the slides,stories, and other materials, please do so right away. We pray that you will havea victorious summer evangelistic program.

Every family here at Chidamoyo has been troubled by sickness. First it hasbeen bouts with various kinds of worms. Now a round of Strep throat is being feltby all. Tod is recuperating well from his experience and now Gay is down with it.School finishes for the first term tomorrow and will not resume until May 14. Nextweek we plan, if everyone is well, to go to Mashoko for a few days, and then backto Fort Victoria, where I will be lecturing to the Bible College students. We areall looking forward to this time of refreshment.

Please let us hear from you. We do covet your prayers and concern. Thanksso much for your generous gifts. With the further expansion of our program, maintenance of our troublesome water system and lorry, new tires to carry us to ourpreaching places, we are feeling a need for your continued support. May God blessyou all.

Yours in His Service,Bruce and Karolyn

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Michael George, a leader of ChidamoyoChurch, tries out one of the new benches.



MARCH 1968 FINANCIAL REPORT FOR BRUCE AND KAROLYN AMMERMANMr. & Mrs. Walter Goodman, MissouriRobert W. Ammerman, ColoradoFirst Christian Church, Florissant, MissouriChurch of Christ, Crookston, MinnesotaChurch of Christ, Palestine, OhioMr. & Mrs. Jack Richardson, MissouriFirst Christian Church, Carthage, MissouriMr. & Mrs. Lester Good, MissouriChristian Church, Jasper, MissouriChristian Church, Jacksonburg, IndianaMr. & Mrs. Dale Sponsler, MissouriFairview Christian Church, Carthage, MissouriMr. & Mrs. V. C. Ammerman, Indiana

Christian Church, Gilbert, ArkansasMr. & Mrs. Carson Costlry, MissouriChristian Church, Greens Fork, IndianaMiss Barbara Snyder, MissouriLoyal Bereans, Center Point Christian Church, Carthage, MissouriChristian Church, Liberal, MissouriMr. & Mrs. Jim Taylor, IllinoisMr. & Mrs. Forest J. King, ArkansasMr. & Mrs. Eldon King, ArkansasFirst Christian Church, Mableton, GeorgiaChristian Church, Atlanta, MissouriCommunity Christian Church, Fort Lauderdale, Florida(Many other groups and individuals have given through the local church, and arenot, therefore, listed separately. )

RECEIPTS FOR MARCH

Bank Balance, Mar. 1, 1968 $ 22. 16Receipts for March 1968 1037. 35Total receipts for March $1059. 51

EXPENSES FOR MARCH

Bruce Ammerman, salary $ 475. 00Postmaster, Tampa, Fla. 13.56Insurance 5.48

CAM, Service Link 525. 00Total expenses in March $1019. 04

STATEMENT

Receipts for March $1059.51Expenses for March 1019. 04Bank Balance Apr. 1, 1968 $ 40.47

Received in Church Building Fund in March : $75. 00Received to date in Church Building Fund: $4, 187. 04

Chidawoyo HeraldBruce and Karolyn Ammerman

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

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

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

H e r a 1 d iing the Good News of the Gospel in Africa J 2 lS6t

Vol. 6 No. 2

Mr. & Mrs. Walter Goodman

September -- 1968ocT 12

Dear Friends and Loved Ones:

September is well under-way. My, how the time does fly. We are scarcelyable to keep up with the passing days. Each one sees us busy in some particularkind of "mission" work, though they are usually quite varied. We continue to enjoyevery day we are permitted to remain in Rhodesia and work for the Lord here. Atthe moment, our financial situation is becoming critical, though I doubt that itwould force us to leave at this time. It isn't that you friends haven't been giving forour work. How grateful are our hearts when we learn of your generosity in answering our call for assistance. The problem now relates to the latest U.N. ruling concerning sanctions against Rhodesia, and the President's order enforcing this rule.No funds are to be brought into this country from the States. The only way we canremain is for a permit to be issued by the U. S. Treasury Department, allowingfunds to be sent under the Educational and Humanitarian clause of the U. N. charter.Since mid-August we have been waiting for some clear word about this permit.Jack Spratt and others are doing all they can to expedite this matter. Our checksare here, but the bank will not accept them. Our present funds are exhausted.Would you all please pray that this situation may be satisfactorily handled soon.

We are sending some pictures in this issue of the visit of Karolyn's folks.They show a bit of the activities which we shared together. Maybe next month, wecan persuade Mr. Goodman to write a few lines about his feelings of his trip.

In the past two weeks I have conducted two-African weddings, almost 500 milesapart in this land of Rhodesia. One was for a young Christian lady and her groomat the Chipango School, north of Karoi. Since everything is always so far behindschedule in this country, I was about two hours arriving there. I quickly found thateverything had been in readiness since the appointed hour. The second wedding wasin the Mashoko area for one of our teachers who had gone back there to marry. Iarrived at the site 15 minutes ahead of time (8:45 a.m.), to find that things weren'tready. The people had to walk about 5 miles to reach the school and there was nosign of them yet. We were given over to the care of another teacher who took us tohis home, served us cocoa and then dried goat, which had been softened up a littleby stewing and mixed with green tomatoes, and sadza. Then I thought the weddingwould be soon. It did not begin untiL half past one in the afternoon. I read half abook while I was waiting. The wedding went well and we all went to the village forthe feasting. I don't have space to describe a proper African wedding feast. Youhave to see it to believe it. They dance and sing, give gifts, eat, make the weddingparty do all sorts of things in return for the gifts, etc. I arrived back at Mashokoabout 7 p.m. completely bushed from the day, and then on home to Chidamoyo thenext.

We have written a lot of letters the past month and now we are expecting to hearfrom you. Let us know of your every-day happenings and also the activities of thechurches. Don't assume that we know of these things.

Here is news we want to share with you. Our co-workers, Mr. & Mrs. ChuckKelley, became the parents of a new daughter, Cheryl Adele, born September 2, atChidamoyo Mission. She was the first white baby born in the new hospital, andeveryone was very excited. Cheryl weighed in at about 8 lb. 11 oz. All are well.

I must close for now. Best wishes to you all. Thanks so much for the VBSofferings which have been such a boost. I have no figures on hand so you might knowhow nearly we reached our goal.

In Christian Love,

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This was taken at Victoria

Falls, one of the most

spectacular sights in theworld.

The Chidamoyo Schoolsang and marched in

honor of the Goodmans.



FINANCIAL aEPORT FOR BRUCE AND KAROLYN AMMERMAN AUGUST 1968CONTRIBUTORS;

Mr. & Mrs. F. J. King, Gilbert, ArkansasChristian Church, Liberal, Mo.Mr. & Mrs. Eldon King, Yellville, ArkansasMr. & Mrs. Martin Marchbanks, Pocatello, IdahoMr. & Mrs. Jack Richardson, Macon, MissouriChristian Church, Jasper, MissouriPalestine Church of Christ, Hollansburg, OhioSouthwest Christian Church, Austin, Texas (VBS)Edna F. Bertsch, Cambridge City, IndianaMr. & Mrs. Carl Ammerman, Centerville, IndianaWomen's Council, First Christian Church, Longmont, ColoradoUnnamed Friend, Horton, Kansas

First Christian Church, Carthage, MissouriScottsburg Christian Church, Scottsburg, IndianaChristian Church, Atlanta, MissouriCenter Point Christian Church, Carthage, Missouri.Barbara Snyder, Carthage, MissouriRobert Ammerman, Longmont, ColoradoMrs. Jim Taylor, Webb City, MissouriJacksonburg Christian Church, Greensfork, IndianaAim Hi Class, Jacksonburg Church, Greensfork, IndianaGreenfork Christian Church, Greensfork, Indiana

Mr. & Mrs. Dale Sponsler, Marshfield, MissouriFirst Christian Church, Flippin, ArkansasFairview Christian Church, Carthage, MissouriMr. & Mrs. Walter Goodman, Webb City, MissouriFirst Christian Church, Lamar, MissouriUnion Avenue Christian Church, Moberly, MissouriWestside Christian Church, Berryville, Arkansas(Many other groups and individuals have given through the local church, and therefore, are not listed separately. )

Receipts for August 1968Bank Balance, August 1, 1968 $ 79.98Receipts for August, 1968 1230. 92Total to account $1310.90

Expenses for August, 1968Bruce Ammerman Salary $ 475. 00CAM, Service Link 750. 00Kellers 2. 60

$1227.60

STATEMENT

Receipts, August $1310.90Expenses, August 1227. 60Bank Balance 83.30

Vol. 6 No. 3

Amy strikes a pose atVictoria Falls.

Chidamoyo HemldBruce and Karolyn Ammerman


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

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

"Heralding the Good News of the Gospel in Africa"

October -- 1968

Part of a large herd ofelephants seen in theWankie Game Reserve.

Dear Christian Friends:

Greetings to you all in the Name of Christ, our Friend and Helper. It is such ajoy to write to you each month by means of this newsletter. So many of you havewritten, saying you feel like it is a personal letter to you, and we appreciate that.Others have said nice things about the material and form, and we also appreciatethese comments. We would like you to make suggestions about things you would liketo see on these pages. Personally, I would like to include more pictures, and shortarticles dealing with the culture of our people. I feel you would be interested insuch things; the only problem is having good photographs on hand to make such aventure effective. The other thing is that we usually write this hurriedly, when wefeel the material must go right out, in order for it to be printed on time in Carthage.We quite often are late getting it into the hands of those who print it for us. So if yourcopy is sometimes late, don't blame anyone but us.

During this first week of October, many new things and victories have been gained for the Lord. The most recent program is the inauguration of Literacy Classes.When we were home on furlough, we discussed at several places our plans to try tohelp in this way. However, after our return we foimd we were so busy with otherthings that we let this slip by. Three such classes began this past week.

I journeyed to Fulechi to begin a class in reading and writing. There were 20who enrolled in the class. Others observed, and still others sent word that theywould come the next time. The ideal number for such a class is ten, in order thatyou can help everyone. Karolyn began her class here at Chidamoyo with the Christian women. She welcomed ten on the first day. Ola was the instigator of the thirdclass, which was with older girls. Though we began with prayer and conductedthings in a Christian atmosphere, there was no Bible teaching at the meetings. Arewe justified in engaging our time in such ventures? Well, I have no doubts. Yourhearts would be touched if you could have seen the looks of joy and hungering onthose faces. Only four out of twenty could make any sign of a personal signature.Not a one had had a day of schooling. It was a completely new experience for them.They were so eager to be able to recognize the first syllables and tried so hard.This adult form of teaching is much different from that of the primary schools, butis well planned by the Literacy Council to meet the needs.

You can guess the obvious benefits of such a program. These Christians willbe able to read their hymnals, which will also help in the learning of new songs.They will also be able to read their Bibles, which will be a great boost to the church.Anotiier subtle result, we hope, is that it will interest others, particularly men, inthe church. We are hoping that people will come from the villages with a desire forthis training and thus become interested in Bible teaching. We have only started,but an opening has been made. One extra joy was that we conducted our lessons inthe language of the people.

The churches are still growing. During the past week nine souls were added tothe Lord's body, the Church. Four of these were baptized on Thursday afternoon.Three'more were immersed on Friday, and then today two others were added, according to the Lord's command. One of these today was a very old man, Kanyamura,who comes from about seven miles away. Our hearts are thrilled by these victories.

No newsletter at this time of the year can be complete without some word concerning the weather. All I can say is that it is hot. The clouds are building up in

PJ^sparation for the rains. It can't come too soon for us. The people are now spending much time clearing off the fields. They leave their homes about dawn and workuntil the sun chases them away. Then they go back to the village and sleep duringthe hot time. They all are praying that it will be a good year and their crops willgrow well.

Oh, I almost forgot. We asked you last month to remember in prayer our financial situation. A permit has been granted for the Central Africa Mission, numberRS-135. This is printed on the checks before they leave the States. Our missionchecks were accepted about the middle of September, which enabled us to pay manybills. Only yesterday did word come that our living link checks had also been takSn.The bank was very good to us in allowing us to over-draw until the matter wascleared up. We sincerely trust that there will be no reversal of this decision.Thank you all very much for your concern and prayers on our behalf. I must closenow. Our hearts overflow with thanksgiving for you all.

Yours in His Service.

The past year the Ammerman family has experienced quite a number of sicknesses; and we have been very grateful for the medical attention we can now receivequickly. In this month occurred the most serious ailment of the year however. Gaywas playing with African and missionary friends one afternoon and a stick was thrustinto her eye. By evening she was receiving much pain and Dr. Dale Erickson worked with her for an hour, but couldn't remove the stick we thought was in her eye.We immediately went to Salisbury and she was admitted in the hospital at 2:00 inthe morning. She was under the care of a very well-known eye specialist. Twodays later surgery was done, (no stick was found) and a perforatioh wound wascorrected. I want to share with you what the Dr. told Bruce and me.. "The stickwent in the only possible place without causing permanent damage or the loss ofher eye. " He said he had done some figuring and if the stick had gone in a few millimeters to either side the fluid could not have been replaced, which results in theloss of the eye. If the stick had gone in either up (in the retina) or down ( in theeyeball) a few millimeters she would have lost the eye also. He then said she wasa very lucky girl. We chose to give the credit and grateful thanks to our heavenlyFather who is watching over us. We had no doubt, but that His hand had worked inthis and made us aware again of his great care. Gay is now recovering nicely anda recent eye examination showed no damage to here eyesight.

PERSONAL NOTE: from Mr. &Mrs. Walter L. SprattForwarding AgentsP. O. Box 113, Moberly, Mo. 65270

Are you thinking about suitable Christmas gifts for the AMMERMANS?

We would suggest:Sheets and Pillow cases Blouses for Karolyn - size 34Play clothes: Tod - size 5 Materials for sewing

Amy - size 6 Any kitchen gadgetsGay - size 7 Tupperware

Pencils and crayons Slacks for Bruce - size 31-30Ask your postmaster about shipping abroad. Do not overestimate thevalue of whatever you may choose to send, for the Ammermans mustpay a value duty to receive your gift. For further information, pleasewrite to us.



FINANCIAL REPORT FOR BRUCE AND KAROLYN AMMERMAN SEPTEMBER 1968CONTRIBUTORS; ~~Mr. & Mrs. F. G. King, Gilbert, ArkansasRobert Ammerman, Longmont, ColoradoMr. & Mrs. Riley Taylor, Dix, IllinoisPalestine Christian Church, Hollansburg, OhioCenter Point Christian Church, Carthage, MissouriBarbara Snyder, Carthage, MissouriChristian Church, Jasper, M issouriCWF, Christian Church, Flippin, ArkansasMr. & Mrs. Martin Marchbanks, Pocatello, IdahoRobert Stacy, Tulsa, OklahomaMr. &M rs. Dale Sponsler, Marshfield, MissouriAtlanta Christian Church, Atlanta, MissouriMr. & Mrs. Jack Richardson, Paoli, IndianaGreensfork Christian Church, Greensfork, IndianaMr. & Mrs. Voyle Ammerman, Cambridge City, IndianaLiberal Christian Church, Liberal, MissouriJacksonburg Christian Church, Greensfork, IndianaFirst Christian Church, Carthage, MissouriUnnamed Donor, Cabool, Missouri (cash)Fairview Christian Church, Carthage, MissouriFirst Christian Church, Mableton, GeorgiaCambridge City. Christian Church, Cambridge City, IndianaMr. & Mrs. Walter Goodman, Webb City, MissouriGilbert Christian Church, Gilbert, ArkansasBethel Christian Church, Richmond, Indiana

RECEIPTS FOR SEPTEMBER 1968

Bank Balance, Sept. 1 $ 83. 30Receipts for September 1968 1093. 37Total to account $1176.6?

EXPENSES FOR SEPTEMBER 1968

Bruce Ammerman Salary $ 75.00CAM, Service Link 50. 00

Total $1 25.00

STATEMENT

Receipts for September $1' 76. 67Expenses, September 1 25.00Bank Balance, September 30 $ 51.67

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Chidamoyo HeraldBruce and Karolyn Ammerman


(SERVING RHODESIA)-^y"V!;;" / Mr. &t Mrs. Walter L. Spratt

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

"Heralding the Good News of the Gospel in Africa"

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Vol. 6 No. 4 November - 1968

To assure you all that Gay is fine. Buffy,the dog, is the newest member of our family.

Dear Christian Friends;

Greetings to all of you from Chidamoyo. Our hearts overflow with thanksgivingto our Heavenly Father for the generous gifts and concern of His people in America.

^The Church certainly is not idle to the task of evangelism. I realize that we haveonly scratched the surface of what is possible for all of us to accomplish, but I amthrilled with the progress of the churches at home. So many thousands of dedicatedindividuals are sacrificially sponsoring Missions around the world. Here at Chidamoyo we feel deep gratitude for your devotion to the Great Commission. This isour primary consideration at this Thanksgiving season.

I am writing this letter to you on the day of the American election. What a dayit must be! By the time you will read this, the events of this day will be history.We are praying that America will make wise choices for all of their leaders, fromlocal to national offices. Tonightandin the morning we will be tuned in to our Voiceof America stations to get the election reports. At sometimes we feel very closeto home, when we can hear news broadcasts, etc., and yet other times we feel faraway.

Many of you have written eaqjressing concern over our financial situation herein Rhodesia. Maybe I can bring you up to date on this matter. First, let me thankthe many of you who offered prayers on our behalf. The matter is basically settledat this time. The bank is accepting our checks and we can draw funds on them. Thebank hesitated for over a month on this, not because they didn't like American money, but because they were afraid that when the checks were returned to the Statesthey wouldn't be paid on. With the permit which has been issued to the Mission, wehave been assured that we will have no further difficulties. At this moment anotherrepresentative from the British government is in Salisbury, holding talks with theRhodesian officials over the Independence issue. There is wide-spread speculationthat a settlement is at hand. We haven't much to base this on, but conditions arevery favorable for this. If such a settlement is arrived at, it would mean an end topresent restrictions and a lifting of sanctions. Of course, we would all appreciatethat, because it would make available to us many items which we never see now,and also would bring about a reduction in prices. We don't, however, favor asettlement at any price. It appe^s that both of the sides in question are makingconcessions in order that a settlement can be reached.

The first rains have faUen now in Rhodesia. More dry days are ahead, but atleast we were reminddd tifiat there is moisture up above which will be sent to blessthe earth. Oh, the jo^Jkwhich we all felt when the first shower fell. You can't imagine what a pleasant experience that is, after about 8 months of dry weather. Wehad planned a preaching service in a village a few miles away. Shortly before timeto go, a heavy shower fell. We thought that this had cancelled the service, as wewould have been sitting outside. Nonetheless, we decided to go to tell the peoplethat we wouldn't be coming this time. We had only gone about half the distancewhen we discovered that the rain had only touched the immediate area of the Mission.The village was quite dry and they were waiting for us to come. We enjoyed thepleasant evening.

Last week both Karolyn and I brought so many patients to the hospital. Everytime we were out for a meeting or class, we always returned with a carload of sickones. One day I brought the sickest-looking young child, who had terrible soresaround and inside his mouth. He was dehydrated, and undernourished and seemed

to be near death. He is responding, however, to treatment and feeding. There areso many measles cases, which so often run into pneumonia. Madonna broughthome alarge supply of vaccine to try to cut down on this desease. One of the most uniquehappenings ever- was when a child was admitted, who had been bitten by a hyena.Everyone has said that a hyena will never bite, but this one entered a village atnight, while the family was sleeping out in the open. It attacked this one child only.It is being given Rabies' vaccine, just in case the animal was rabid.

I must go now. We are helping the people to erect a church shelter atStop,about 7 miles away. This is greatly needed with the coming of the rain. Othergroups are presently building or repairing their sheds, made of poles and grass.

May our God, who has abundantly blessed in the past, continue to fill your heartswith love and joy. /.

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Yours in His Service,

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2nd class permit paid at Carthage,Missouri. Published monthly by theFirst Christian Church at Main andChestnut, Carthage, Missouri. 64836

FINANCIAL REPORT FOR BRUCE AND KAROLYN AMMERMAN OCTOBER 1968

CONTRIBUTORS;

Mr. & Mrs. Martin Marchbanks, Pocatello, IdahoMr. & Mrs. Raymond Kahre, Lockwood, MissouriMr. & Mrs. Dale Sponsler, Marshfield, MissouriMr. & Mrs. Walter Goodman, Webb City, MissouriMr. & Mrs. F. J. King, Gilbert, ArkansasBarbara Snyder, Carthage, MissouriMr. & Mrs. Norman Thompson, Lamar, MissouriWinter Haven Christian Church, Winter Haven, FloridaDederick Christian Church Youth, Eldorado Springs, MissouriChristian Church, Jasper, MissouriFirst Christian Church, Lamar, MissouriCommunity Christian Church, Fort Lauderdale, FloridaPalestine Christian Church, Hollansburg, OhioFirst Christian Church, Carthage, MissouriWestside Christian Church, Berryville, ArkansasGreensfork Christian Church, Greensfork, IndianaCenter Point Christian Church, Carthage, MissouriUnion Avenue Christian Church, Moberly, Missouri (August)Union Avenue Christian Church, Moberly.Missouri (September)Jacksonburg Christian Church, Greensfork, Indiana (Youth)Jacksonburg Christian Church, Greensfork, IndianaFairview Christian Church, Carthage, MissouriFirst Christian Church, Mableton, GeorgiaFirst Christian Church, Mableton, Georgia (VBS)Atlanta Christian Church, Atlanta, Missouri(Many other groups and individuals have given through the local church, and therefore, are not listed separately.)

RECEIPTS FOR OCTOBER 1968Bank Balance October 1 $ 51.67Receipts for October 1311. 47Total Account $1363. 14

EXPENSES FOR OCTOBER

Bruce Ammerman salary $ 475.00CAM, Service Link 850. 00

$1325.00

STATEMENT

Receipts for October $1363. 14Expenses, October 1325. 00Bank Balance, October 31 $ 38. 14