North Burma Christian Mission

NOW WORKING IN NORTHERN THAILAND

"Taking the Light to the Lost."

A Young Christian Lisu Woman From Samuh Village

FIRST

1975

NEWSLETTER

(No. 3 Thailand Series)

IN RETROSPECT

For a number of years the first issue of the Newsletter each year
wouTd have a feature in which we reviewed the events of the previ

ous year. We calTed it, " It Happened in..." and then the year about
which we were talking.

During the six years that the folks were in the jungle and we had
little contact with them - news was not available on a regular basis, so we did not have a regular Newsletter.

(for the children, especially) was spent in acquainting them with Am erica and for the adults it was a time of adjustment after being away
for eleven years.

They returned to the States the last of July 1972. The first year

Our first Newsletter was in 1973, in time for the Missionary Con vention. Our second Newsletter was in late 1974. Now we are hoping

to have two Newsletters this year. We feel that it would be wellto mention several of the events of 1974as this may be the first informa tion some of you may have had since the family returned to the States in July 1972. Eugene and his sons, Ron and Tom, Robert and his sons, Joni and Robert, Jr. (Bobby) went out to Thailand in June, 1973 so we will be

ingresults they neldtheir firstBible Training School beginning January 15, with 47 students in attendance. Among the v i s i t o rs during the school were Prof.Conley Silsby and the Travelling College of the Bi ble. About this same time Robert completed typing the manuscript for the Rawang New Testament, and sent it to the Bible Society for print
ing.

gin with January, 1974. After being there long enough to begin see

surgery in whicn doctors removed the spleen and 90% of the colon.
His condition was serious for some time but we praiseGod that he had a wonderful recovery and is very well and active.

On February 7, 1974, J. Russell Morse entered the hospital for

It was in February that the "Reader's Digest" book section featured "Home to Hidden Valley" by Eugene Morse - the story of the mission
work from 1966-1972,

In the following months the work in Thailand continued to grow,

many villages being evangelized, many baptisms reported. had been very busy all spring editing the book, "Exodus to a Hidden Valley" - the full length brok- the expanded story by Eugene. She also had a very full speaking schedule. During the two weeks inCali fornia before they returned toThailand both Helen and David spoke in
a number of churches.

In June, 1974 Helen, David and the three daughters of Eugene and Helen went to Thailand to join Eugene and the other two boys. Helen

(in Retrospect Continued on page 12)

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From Old to New

The New Year for the Morses InThailand began with a joint cele bration of Christmas and the New Year, as the family all gathered at Eugene and Helen's for a meal and family gift exchange. It is only rarely that the family Christmas celebration can be held on the proper date, because most members are away from home attendingthe Christmas convention. 1974 was no exception, as we learn from the following
letter;

"The Christmas convention this year was held at Samuh village December 27-29th. Very unexpectedly Eugene had on opportunity to fly up to Samuh on a small plane on the 23rd, which meant only 35 minutes of travel. Robert, Joni, Ron, Marilyn, Jeannette, and sev eral Lisu companions left the next morning on the overland trip, and
Bangkok (didn't get bacK until Christmas Day) so missed getting to go. "The convention dates had been announced onthe Lisu radio pro gram from Chiang Mai, so was well advertised, and there was a good
attendance of about XO. Of these about 65 Christians, and the remain

had to travel three days! David and Tom hod not yet returned from

der were the non-Christian residents of Samuh, plus a number of nonChristians from other placeswho had heard the broadcast and came out

of curiosity. Both flannelgraph and filmstrips were used to advantage in presenting the Gospel message. We truly appreciated having the Christian Church in Terre Haute, Indiana. The climax of the con
vention was the baptism of three new believers."
Bible School In Phayao

battery-powered projector and filmstrips given by the Maplewood

January 15 marked the beginning of a Bible Training School, held in Phayao (about 200 miles from Chiang Mai), together with former
O.M.F. missionaries to the Lisu. We had been planning to hold a school In Chiang Mai, but when we learned that veteran missionaries Mr. Allan Crane and Mr. & Mrs. Allvn B. Cooke were coming (from Hongkong and California respectively) to teach in a school, we can

celled our plans in deference to them, and took our students and went to join with them in their school. Eugene taught a class in Old Testa ment History. Mr. Orville Carlson, another former O.M.F. mission ary to the Lisu, was also one of the teachers. There were about 45
students for the first five weeks, but at the end of that time many of them had to return to their homes. However, about ten were able to
remain for an additional two weeks of classes with theCookes-and Mr.
Carlson.

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Meeting Llterocy Needs

By Joni Morse
Lisu here in Thailand. The biggest task

I God has raised up many strong, * earnest and able Christians among the / now is to feed them with the Word and!
related to that task is teaching the new
Christians to read and write Lisu. We

have been teaching the Lisu script ever

since we first started but the results have

been discouraging! Somehow the Thai land Lisu just don't have an apprecia tion for their own script. Mainly be cause they justdon't understand or com prehend the significance of the script and the value of a written language.
Robert & Jonathon Morse

We need to keep spreading propaganda to reshape their attitude towards it. But only God can change and re-orientate them so let us especially pray about this problem. Becauseif the newChristians can't

read then it is very difficult forthem tofeed themselves onGod'sWord. Most of them are being spoon fed at this stage.

My last weekatMI-TO-LO has shown metheneed fora new method of teaching, using more visual aids. Up till now the Lisu alphabet has been taught without any mental pictures attached to it. This last week I drew a picture for each letter and a miracle seemed to take place! I I'm going to work on a chart with all the drawing in color to use in teaching the alphabet for now. It seems such a simple thing, but it is an approach we have failed to utilize for the past 2-1/2 years, I'm convinced that this was our weak point because the students couldn't grasp as abstract letter, but with a mental picture of an object familiar to them to identify with the peculiar letter It seems easy.
SI-YEH and his wife and daughter are now living in MI-TO-LO In

a Burma Lisu style house off the ground. A demonstration model we hope will catch on as it is a lot cleaner and easier to maintain. How
ever the reluctance of the Lisu to live in a house off the ground seems to be in the fact that the creaky bamboo floor and walls upset the " house spirits" living in the spirit shelf in the living room. They are sensitive

tonoisel!! So If anybody adopts this method of house building, it will only be the Christians, which I think is fine because it will further contribute towards healthy Christian homes, already in marked con
trast to the sickly families of the non-Christians.
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#*****

Robert Morse, Ji. who has completed his second year at Ozark
Bible College is In Christian Service Camps In the P.E.I, area in Can

ada. IHe is planning to join his father and the others in Thailand in September.
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BIBLES FOR BURMA

For several years manyChristian friends have been praying with us about the completion of the New Testament In the Rawang language,

first for the translation to be finished and then for the actual printing to be acco.TipIished. So it was a real thrill to see the entire edition of
10,000 booI actually arrive in Chiang Mai In February, 1975, and we were all thanking and praising God for this answer to prayer. But there was still more - much more - for which to praise Him, because
In addition to the Rawang New Testaments, there was another 10,000

books, a new, compact (4" x 6") edition of the New Testament and Psalms in LIsu. It took a full year for these booksto be printed in Hong kong, shipped to Bangkok and cleared through customs, then to be sent by truck to Chiang Mai, where they are stored In the garage at
Eugene and Helen's house. Moving Mountains

This shipment of 20,000 books Is like a "mountain" which must be

moved before it can reach the Lisu and Rawang Christians in North Burma. The arrival in Chiang Mai was the end of the first stage of the

mately 15 lb. are wrapped in heavy paper, tied, put into plastic-lined cardboard boxes, ana finally into gunny bags which are then sewed shut. Because the Rawang books were printed by offset from a type

journey, the beginning of the most difficult portion. These books must first be removed from the heavy wooden boxes In which they arrived, and repacked. Small packages weighing approxi

script, they are about three times as large as the LIsu Testaments, and somewhat awkward to repack.

All this requires much time and effort, and the participation of

many people. Ron has spent many hours scouring the stores of Chiang Mai trying to find enough cardboard boxes of the right size end dura bility. Yards and yards of plastic sheeting have been used, along with
David, Seindang, JonI, and Robert from time to time. Peter Sutjai-

many rolls of string, and a great deal of heavy wrapping paper. Eu gene has has supervised most of of the the repacking, wltn wltl help from Ron, Tom,
bun, D vid Wadamhkong, Samuel Mani, and Sienram Khophang (all with the Southeast Asia Evangelizing Mission) also have assisted some what in this job of repacking. Other Lisu brethren, too, have helped

as they were able.

Problems Encountered

One of the most difficult aspects of the operation is to arrange for a reliable person to meet the books at the border and to accompany them on the onward journey or find someone who will. More easily accomplished is the trip from Chiang Mai to the border, for trucks are reodily available.

Once across the border the problems are many. Roads in Burma are poor and often impassable during the rainy season. Often travel

either approved or permission to proceed is refused (as has happened

must be by oxcarts, small boats, or porters, as well as by truck, or train. Every road has many check points to be passed, where loads are
with some experimental shipments . So it really is necessary to "pray the books through" all the possible barriers, obstacles, or hindrances.

Eugene supervises a group of people in the wrapping and pack

ing of Bibles.

The Urgent Need

Testament, and more recently the complete Bible, But there have never been enough books to fill the needs of all theChristians throughout the
entire country.

In years post the Lisu have had several small editions of the New

Up to now the Rawangs have had only portions of the New Testa ment in their own language. For the rest they have had to depend on translations in other languages, e.g., Lisu, Kachin, or Burmese, The Rawang Christians have been praying and waiting for many years for the time when they, too, would have the complete New Testament in their own language. And now, for the very first time, it is available.
Other Christians in Burma also are in great need of Bibles in their

various languages. For example, the Kachins have had the Bible in their own language for many years, but have had no source of supply for new books for about ten years, because it is impossibleto buy Bibles
concerned Christians from abroad. We have learned that there are a numberof Kachin Bibles remainingfrom a previous printing, which have been stored in Chiang Mai due to lack of means to send them to Bur

in Burma in any language, except for those sent in by interested and

ma. We are hoping it may be possible to assist in getting these sent

Counting the Cost The initial cost of print

also.

ing the Rawang and Lisu Bi bles, and the cost of shipping
them to Chiang Mai has been

borne by the Bible Society. They will receive some re

turns when the books are sold. The basic cost of the books to the Christians in North

I
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Burma will be equivalent of $1 perbook for the Lisu, and

$1.25 for the Rawang. Be-

couse of the great distances the books must be transported, the cost for this (approx-

imately$1 per book) will be

addedto theoriginal, orbo-

sic, price. The mission has been trying to help defray

'

possible, but there has not been sufficient capital to do

these expenses insofar as

Packages of books are placed In plastic-lined cardboard boxes.

as much as is needed, or as we would liketodo. (20,000

books X$1 each = $20,000 needed for transportation costs). This need was presented to the students and faculty of Ozark Bible College, and they responded with a day of fasting, prayer, and sacrificial giving for this project. The result was an offering of $2000. We praise God for
Ozark Bible College, and for this tremendous response. There have been some others, also, who have shared of their resources, the mater ial means given by Gcd, and have given gifts, totalling about $500.

We pray richest blessings upon all who have had a part in helping to send His word where it ij so much needed, so eagerly awaited.

John 3:16 in three languages. The wordsare different, but the message
is the same:

"For God so loved the world that

He gave Hisonly begotten Son, that

whosoever believeth on Him should

not perish, but have everlasting

life."

Ah-wap-bo, one of the new Chris tians, listening intently to the teacher at the BibleTraining School.
Progress Report

How much progress has been made in sending Bibles to Burma? The answer to this question is, "Quite a lot, considering the quan tity of books to be moved, the difficulties involved, and the short time the books have actually been in hand." Several "pilot" shipments have been sent In to test the feasibility of various routes, and to determine which way Is the quickest and most economical. Some of the books have reached Lisu villages (churches) along the border, and a very small number have reached the area far to the north. In each case, the response had been most enthusiastic, and all books have been sold within hours of their arrival. Everywhere the demand far exceeds the supply. Just recently one large shipment of 6,600 books was sent in over a newly-explored route. Pleose pray with us that the entire lot will safely reach the railhead, and transshipped without difficulty to the
churches in other areas.

Prayer is also needed for those who are trying to arrange for the transportation of each shipment, that they will be given the wisdom to
do and say the right things in each circumstance, and that they will be
difficulties.

broughtinto contact with [ust the right people, e.g., officlalswhowill be friendly and helpful rather than those who might deliberately cause

"Thy word is aTampuntomy feet, andalight unto my path." Ps. 119:105

Ezekiel and family and guestson porch ofnewTy completed house.

Evangelistic Program Continues Teams continue to go out on trips into various areas, as opportun

ities arise. One of the pressing needs now is more intensive shepherd ing and teaching of those who have already become Christians. This need is beingmet slowly, as newleadership gradually arises from among the Lisu Christians. For example, Awaplx), who was converted and freed from the opium habit two years ago. Is now living In Samuh vil lage and teaching the people there. Aiso, Ezekiel, who has been a "Timothy" for about a year, has now moved with his family toMi-htolo village, to teach there and Inother nearby villages. Whenhe moved
there, Eugene, Robert, Joni, Ron, and several Lisu companions went

along and stayed a few days to help him get started on building his house. Later, Ron and a Lisu companion went again, and with the additional help of some hired workers the house was completed.
After the house was finished, Ron and Ezekiel made a trip to a previously unvisited village, where they had been called to help a family tear down the spirit shelves in their house, because they wanted to become Christians. The family did tear downthe shelves, and Ron and Ezekiel spent three nights and two days In teaching them, but did

not baptize anyone at that time. Later the man came to Chiang Mai, and after additional teaching was baptized. We heard afterward that he wasundergoing much persecution. Pleasepray for him and hisfamily.
Language Study

engaged in Thai language study. David and Helen were studying for the first time, on the basic, or elementary level, while Joni and Ron,

From mid-January through March four members of the mission were

having studied before, were able to take more advanced work. All four studied two hours a day - one hour of conversation, and one hour of reading and writing. One to two hours of home study was also need ed. Classes were discontinued during the very hot weather of April and

May. Helen resumed study in mid-May, but for only one hour a day.
Hostel and Teaching Opportunities in Chiang Mai

People continue to come to stay at the hostel, both Lisu and other
tribal people, but mainly Lisu. Sometimes there are 20-25 guests at a time, as in February, while there may be asfew as two or three at other

and Helen's house. Actually, there have been people at both houses much of the time since the first of the year. There have been 19-20 baptisms in Chiang Mai as a result of teaching these people.

times. The overall average would probably be 10-12. Sometimes there is a sudden influx of guests, and the overflow then spreads to Eugene

Daniel Kalninleading the songserviceat asession of the Retreat

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Working with these guests takes o great deal of time and strength, especially when there are those who ore breaking the opium habit, be night with them, to pray with them and minister to them. These cases
cause this means that someone must get up - or perhaps stay up - at

continue to come - just recently there have been three - end usually need special attention and help for 2-3 weeks, and continue to stay on for as long as six weeks, please pray for the missionaries as they v/ork

with these people, that they will have the necessary physical endur
Missionary Retreat

ance to meet the demands on their strength.

The missionaries of theChrlstian Church/Churches of Christserving

Thailand met together in Chiang Mai for two days of Bible study and a series of messages on the theme, "The Pure Heart" . He discussed and examined various aspects of the subject, and brought out many thoughts which were a help and blessing to everyone. Bro. Mel is minister of
the Stayton Church of Christ, Stayton, Oregon.

fellowship. Bro. Mel Byers led in a study of God's Word and brought

laway; Dorothy Uhlig; Imogene Williams and daughter; Peter and Ruth Sutjalbun and children; Daniel and Beverly Kalnin; Warren and Agnes
and daughter DeeDee; and Virgilio and Esther delos Santos and children,
who had just returned from furlough. Exline and daughters Karen and Nancy; Eugene and Helen Morse, sons David, Tom, and Ron, and daughter Margaret; Robert Morse, son Joni,

Among those who attended the meetings were C.W. and Lois Cal-

Eugene Morse, Mel Byers, and Robert Morse, This was the first
time the three had been together since 1951,
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(In Retrospect Con't. from page ^

In July the book "Exodus to a Hidden Valley" appeared in the bookstores. This book is a family effort, all those who shared the ex periences of those six years having a part in it, and being narrated by
Eugene.

J. Russelland Gertrude Morse went to California in October, 1974,

visiting many churches, in the Los Angeles and San Jose areas. They visited both Pacific Bible College at Fullerton and San Jose College. They also spent time with relatives. On October 27, Gertrude suffered a heart attack. She was in the hospital for several weeks and then was with friends for several weeks, returning to TuTsa early in December. We are so thankful for her recovery and though she must be careful,
she is active in the Lord's work, as she and J. Russell visit the church

es of the area, having a part in Missionary rallies and Farth-Promise meetings. They hope to attend the North American Christian Conven
tion.

Theoutstanding event inThailand at the close of the year was their Christmas Convention, with a good attendance and a number of bap
tisms.

As we share the review of these events we ask that you continue to pray for the work in Thailand. We do not know how long the door will remain open so we pray that much may be accomplished for the Lord in the time that they have. Mrs. O. L. Myers, Ed.

PRAYER LETTER

NORTHBURMACHRISTIANMISSION

Now Working In Thailand

January 1975 As we consider the present prayer needs, first we want to thank the Lord for answered prayer. We are happy to report that Gertrude Morse continues to improve. It Is now
necessary. Please continue to pray that Gertrude Morse will regain her health soon;

three months since her heart attack and though she Is not very strong yet, she has been able to go to church and can be a little more active. However, plenty of rest Is still and that Russell will continue In the good health that he now enjoys.

Letters from Thailand report a good Christmas Convention. There were about sixty or more Christians from the area villages. There were also many non-Chrlstlans too, bring ing the total attendance to about three hundred. There were three baptisms during the convention. The non-Chrlstlans were attentive and by the time they had attended a few of the services, they even bowed their heads during prayer. We pray that the seed which
was planted wifl bear fruit.

Remember the two-month Bible Training School that started January 15th, that many will be abie to grow in grace and knowledge, and will soon be able to take places of leader ship and be able to help In the evangelizing of their own people.
There is still no definite word regarding the residence permits, but the fact that they are all still being considered is encouraging. Restrictions are being tightened ond some folksare finding it difficult to stay more than 30 days. Therefore, the boys are reluctant to leave, realizing they might not be able to return. As one of them wrote, this may be the way the Lord Is showing them that they are still needed. When they thought it possible they might have their papers In time to come for the January school term, all were con cerned that there would be so few to help Eugene and Robert and the native preachers. As It is, even with the four boys to help, it is Impossible to get to all the villages that need to be evangelized. This Is one of the great prayer needs - that much can be accom plished as they wait for the time they can be granted their residence permits.
Again we want to express our deep thanks for the faithfulness in your financial support and in upholding the missionaries In prayer. Both ministries are so very important for the suc
cess of the work In Thailand.

Sincerely, in His service,

\

Mrs. O. L. Myers

'hi.

HIATER LETTER

FSPRUART, 1975

NORTH BWM CHRISTIAN MISSION

(Now Working in Thailand?

Dear Christian Friends:

For the past two weeks I have been in Griffin, Indiana visiting the Coonce

daughter), and their three teenagersLinda, Tim and Jim. Tonight (March 7)

family-Charles (minister of the Christian church here), Margaret (n^y youngest

is the last night of their revival- It r-r's been a time of ^iritual refreshing and rich fellowship as Phil Young of the Plerisait Ridge Chilstian Church, law-* renceville. 111, has brou^t wonderful evangelistic messages, and the Pete Mitchell family of Robinson, 111, have led the music. Both the preaching and the music have been so inspiring and I am s o thankful that I could be here to
share in this time of blessing.

As the WORD wns" preached here, I thought so much of our loved ones who are in Thailand, proclaiming the same Gospel, bringing souls to a saving knowledge of the Lord, baptizing them into Him, What a wonderful Lord and what a powerful
Gospellll

J. Russell and Mrs. Gertrude Morse have been keeping busy as they speak in

churches in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area.

Just recently they had a part in a Faith-

Promise Rally. We are so thankful for their improved health. Vfcen we realize that a yepr ago now Russell was in the hospital, critically ill, and less than six months ago Gertrude had a heart attack, we praise and thank the Lord for their wonderful recovery. They are such a vital part of the mission as they in spire the congregations lAiere they speak and present the opportunities for, and
the needs of carrying the Gospel to all who have not heard.

Bach of you who share in the financial and prayer support of those mission field truly are having a part in the saving of seals. We thank you for your faithfulness and prayer that you will be richly blessed as a part in the saving of souls not only in Thailand, but wherever His
being proclaimed.

on the each of you have Word is

Please continue to pray for Mr. and Mrs* Morse and for all those laboring
on "the field in Thailand.

Sincerely in His service,

,d).
Mrs, 0, L. Myers

, 2021+ North lith Street

Terre Haute, Indiana h780ii

PRAYER LETTER
NORTH BURMA CHRISTIAN MISSION

Now Working in Thailand

March, 1975

Dear Christian Friends:

In these troubled times we feel more than ever the need for prayer on behalf of all of missionaries who are serving in places of unrest, wondering just how long they will be able to remain on their fields
of service. ^ As we think of conditions in southeast Asia, we can better understand the commitment of the Morse

boys and their reluctance to leave Thailand until they receive their residence permits. It would be so
good if their permits could be granted in time for the boys to be back in the States before the-time for

Christian Service Camps. Perhaps they could have the joy of visiting some of the camps where they
could share their experiences on the mission field, and their failh, with young people of the many

churches, and they in turn, would be inspired as they share the faith and dedication of so many of our young people in the camps.
If Vietnam and Cambodia fall to the Communists we cannot be sure of the future of Thailand. We

ask that you pray that much may be accomplished for the Lord while there Is still time.

At this season of the year as we think anew of the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord, the great urgency of carrying the Gospel to those who have not yet heard, should increase our zeal, and
should bring to mind the great responsibility that has been entrusted to us as Christians. Please remember J. Russell and Gertrude Morse In prayer, that they may continue to have the health and strength to serve the Lord, telling of the work In Thailand to the churches. It is such a joy to them to be able to have this fellowship and we know from letters received that it is always an
inspiration to the churches.

in upholding the work In Thailand. Inflation has affected Thailand too, and it takes about $2500 a
month to maintain the work of the mission. There are eight adults on the field now and four of the

Again we want to thank you for your financial support and for your prayers that are so important

boys who are laboring there do not have living link support. Maintaining the Hostel, travelling to the
villages, supplying tapes and play-back units for teaching the Gospel in out-lying areas as well as meeting the requests for teaching materials from evangelists in Burma (including tapes) all add up; but the unsaved are being reached and souls are being saved, and for this we Praise and Thank the Lord!
Sincerely, In His service

Mrs, O, L. Myers, Forwarding Agent

2024 N. 14th St.

Tverre Haute, Indiana 47804

MORSE-LS
Of NEWS from the MORSES

NORTH

BURMA

CHRISTIAN

MISSION

(NOW

WORKING

IN

THAILAND)

ring 1975
Dear Christian Friends:

Due to unavoidable circumstances it has been several months since we have sent out a Morse-Is, so perhaps it would be well to "back-track" a bit and review some of the work that has been done in the
intervening time lapse.

Because of the length of time for mail to reach us - especially when an event has taken place in a
remote area, then must be written up after returning to Chiengmai, it can be a month or more before
news reaches us. Such was the case with the Christmas Convention. It was held the last week of

December in one of the mountain villages but the details were not received until late January.

the prodigal son. They said they could have used more if they had had tnem. The non-Christians came out of curiosity but seemed interested and some were impressed. The comment was made by one of the missionaries "Who would have thought a year and a half ago that such a meeting as this would be
possible?" As they looked back and recalled that at first the villagers did not trust them and would not let them sleep in the village - they had to go out in the fields to sleep - and now there were all these Christians and the others who they now feel hopeful of winning. There have been more than 200 baptisms in the time since Eugene, Robert and the four boys went out in June, 1973.

used some film strips - the birth of Christ and early life of Jesus; the story of Noah and the story of

There were about 65 Christians who attended and about three times that many non-Christians. They

A Bible Training School was held for six weeks beginning January 15th, continuing for six weekswith about 50 in attendance. Some of the students were from villages far away. It wj3s_a time of
preaching, teaching and fellowship, working toward the time that these students will be mature Christ
ians, well grounded in the faith and able to share the Good News of salvation with their non Christian

families and friends. Some will be evangelists. Starting with a people who have had no background,
as they see them become Christians and continue to mature.

not even realizing that they had a written language (the Thai Lisu) it is a very slow but rewarding work

language. So Helen, David, Ron and Joni all took a two and a half month term of study in Thai. Ron and Joni had studied before so they are farther advanced. Both Helen and David felt that they would be able to do quite a bit with just a little further study so we hope they will be able to do so. many opium addicts have come - some have been to the government hospital for treatment but have not been able to resist their habit when they get back to their village. The first addict who came to Robert
in the summer of 1972 (before Robert came back to the States) was one who had been "cured" but he had

The Thai language is very different from the Lisu, and being in a Thai city (Chiengmai) where all of the street names, signs etc. are in Thai, we can see how it would be a bit frustrating not to know the

One very important phase of the work has been with the people who come to Chiengmai for help. So

gone back to his habit. Then he heard of the missionary whose God could cure this habit. He wanted
to be cured without medicine. Through round-the-clock prayer and care he was cured. He became a Christian and has been a wonderful witness as to what God has done for him and is now able to help as he goes with the missionaries on evangelistic trips. Just recently he was married - the first Christian wedding among the Thai Lisu. Many others have come and have been cured and have become Christians. This ministry is so important and also costly because they keep the addicts at the hostel for six weeks or
more and all have been won to Christ before returning to their villages. These people must be fed, housed

and clothed while they are at the hostel. But through this ministry the missionaries have been welcomed
to villages where they were not previously permitted to go.

Another important phase of the work is the literature. Because the Thai Lisu didn't know they had a
written language, they are mostly illiterate and the Lisu Primer that had been used in China and Burma

was too advanced for them. Also there were some differences in dialect so Robert and Eugene prepared
a simplified Gospel Primer that would be easier for them to comprehend. There has also been a Lahu Primer prepared and printed.

As the culmination of twenty years of work by Robert Morse the Rawang New Testament has finally been printed by the Bible Society - 10,000 copies along with 10,000 copies of the Lisu New Testament. Also 10,000 copies of the Kachin Bible have been received along with the Rawang N.T'. and the reprint

of the Lisu N.T. Now comes the tremendous task and cost of getting these books to the Rawang and
Lisu Christians, most of whom are in Burma. Please pray that this may be accomplished.

of the family during their last six years in Burma was compiled with the cooperation of all who shared in these experiences and was narrated by Eugene. Folks have asked where the book can be obtained. It is

The book, '^Exodus to a Hidden Valley" has been well received and a number of letters have come to us telling of their appreciation for this tx>ok and the inspiration they received in reading it. This account

available from the distributors, E.P. Dutton & Co., New York; Standard Publishing Co., Cincinnati, O.; Christian Bible House of Kokomo, In., 1010 E. Markland, Kokomo, In. 46901 (Mrs. Wm. McGilvrey).; also, Bible World, 15 Paris Ave., West Terre Haute, Ind. 47885. Several Bible College Book Stores are handling the book too; - Ozark and Lincoln and perhaps others. Christian Herald is offering it on their ""Family Book Shelf . (Book Club.)

Two questions have been asked from time to time: One, is the mission receiving an income from the book?" The answer is, no we are not. It will probably be several years, if at all - dependent on the number of boob sold, I believe. The initial payment of $10,000 along with several substantial gifts from individuals made it possible for Eugene, Robert and the four boys to go out to Thailand in June, 1973 and as faithful Christians have given, the work has continued. Because of inflation expenses have increased so much these past months and your faithful support is so needed and appreciated as they strive to reach as many people as possible while there is yet time.

they retired? Indeed they have not retired I They are still very much a part of the missionary endeavor.
Botn have had serious illness in the last year but TOth have made wonderful recoveries and while they must limit their activities somewhat, they still are speaking in the churches in the Tulsa area. Those on the mission field are very dependent on the counsel and guidance of J. Russell and Mrs. Morse. Their more-than-fifty years of experience are an inspiration to those now working in Thailand. I know, from letters received, that their presence in the churches they visit is a great help and inspiration to these with whom they share their faith and experiences.

The second question that has been asked is in regard to J. Russell and Mrs. Gertrude Morse: Have

None of the boys now working in Thailand have Living Link support - David, Tom and Ron (Eugene's
sons) and Joni (Robert's son). These boys have sacrificed their schooling to stay on the field where the workers are so few and the needs so great in carrying the Gospel to the villages. Having spent most of

their lives among the Lisu, they know the language, the culture and the customs so have been effective away from school and their own language to a great degree for this period, they will need to work very
hara to keep up with their studies and they will want to advance as rapidly as possible so they can get in reaching the.people. If ana when they get back to the States and can continue their Bible College training, it will be difficult for them to work and go to school as they would like to do. After being

back to the mission field. So they will need support then as well as now while they are in Thailand.

We ask your prayers for the missionaries and for the new Christians as this crisis seems to be develop ing rapidly in Thailand. We know that our folks will remain steadfast and, having been through many crises will not panic and quit as long as they can possibly stay and work.
For fifteen years while the Morses were in Burma, their area was threatened several times by armies from China; but each time they sent out a call for fervent intercessory prayer by those in the homeland, and each time there was a wonderful response. The prayers of those at home and those on the field were
answered and the would-be invaders drew back and never did reach the mission field.

" The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." James 5:6 "Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." Gal. 6:2 "^Pray without ceasing." I Thessalonians 5:17
Got any rivers you think are uncrossable? Got any mountains you can't tunnel through? God specializes in the things thought impossible. He does the things no other can do. - Copied.
In His love and service.
The Morse Families

ADDRESSES: In Thailand-

tugene-^firHelen^orse & family 82 Thanon Bunringraj, Soi 2

Robert Morse and ^ont Morse

(Borneo Compound)
Chiengmai, Thailand
In the United States-

40/8 Tungwe Salee Chiengmai, Thailand

Mr. & Mrs. J. Russell Morse 4129 East 22id Place

Mrs. O.L. Myers, Forwarding Agent

2024 N. 14th Street

Tulsa, Oklahoma 74114

Terre Haute, Indiana 47804

As this child reaches the age of accountability, we pray that he will have heard the Gospel and wili realize that not water, not sacrifices nor "Spirit Strings" (as are around the baby's neck and wrist) can wash away his sins. Truly it can be done by ''Nothing but the blood of Jesus."

SECOND 1975 NEWLETTER

(No. 4 Thailand Series)

^
B

than fifty years on the mission field, hav-

ingserved in Chinaand Burma.Theyare

Mr. & Mrs. J. Russell Morse spent more

^ M^^IFfield depend on them much for

I half but both are doing well now. They are active in the mission as those on the

Both were ill during the last year and a

have had a part a number Missionary Rallies and also have participated in several Faith-Promise

). RUSSELL AND MRS. MORSE

been away for eleven

years, the Christian Fellowship has meant so much to them as they have been able to renew old friendships and have made many new friends. They had hoped to join the others in Thailand, but because of their health and the uncertain conditions in Southeast Asia it doesn't seem best for them to plan to go at this time.
PROGRESS REPORT ON BIBLES FOR BURMA

During the summer rainy season, it has been difficult to transport books, and progress has been somewhat slow. However, it has been possible to send in some books, by various means. For instance, during August, about 500 books were sent in. During September and October, about 200 books were sent by parcel post as a trial shipment. In addition, a larger shipment, of some 1500
books, was taken to a border crossing point, to be sent in a few at a time, as possible. Word has been received that more than 1,000 Rawang New Testaments have reached the churches in North Burma, and almost that many Lisu Bibles have

successfully been taken to Lisu Christians in different parts of the country, mostly in small shipments. We are waitingfor word concerning the progress of two larger shipments which were halted last spring due to the onset of the
monsoon rains.

Although the work of sending Bibles to the churches in Burma was not originally part of the scheduled program and work of the field teams in Thailand, we are happy that it has been possibleto send in as many as we have,
so that out of the close to 30,000 Bibles, only about 12,000 remain on hand. As our readers are aware, several other groups are greatly interested in getting Bibles behind "bamboo," "iron" or other so-called "curtains" which different countries have erected to prevent the free flow of information and literature from outside those countries. One of these groups is World Vision Inter national, which has offices in Bangkok. When they heard of our efforts to get

Bibles into Burma, they were interested in helping, and presented the Mission

with a giftof $10,000 toward thiswork. Weare mostgrateful to World Vision for

this generous gift, and praise and thank God for the many and wondrous ways in which He works to accomplish His purposes.
NEW NEEDS

Recent letters from the churches in North Burma have impressed upon us the fact that even though there are 10,000 Bibles in each of three languages, that will still provide only a few books for each congregation, failing far short of fulfilling all the needs. So they have asked us to begin immediately on making arrangements for the printing of additional books in each of the three languages. However, the translators see a need for revision of the present texts. This work is being undertaken for the Lisu by the veteran missionaries (now retired) of the O.M.F., Mr. Allyn B. Cooke, and Mr. Allan W. Crane. At present we know of no one available to do this work for the Kachins. As for the Rawang, the long-standing Rawang Literature Committee, made up of representatives from the Church of Christ, Baptists, and Assemblies of God, reconvened upon receipt of the first copies of the completed New Testament in Rawang, and began a comprehensive review of the translation in toto. This committee is the group that has supervised Robert's translation work in the past. They wrote that, aside from a few errors that have surfaced (typographical errors, omissions, etc.), and some suggested changes in spelling, they feel much gratified at the smoothness and ease of reading.
NEW PROJECT PROPOSED

Although many letters have been received from Rawang congregations and individual leaders expressing their gratitude for the finished work of the New Testament, they also remind us that they are still hoping that the translation will continue until the Old Testament also is completed. In fact, they urgently re quest that Robert drop all other work and spend full time on translation of the Rawang Old Testament, beginning with Psalms! However, if Robert were to engage in full-time translation work, it would in volve a major shift in the overall program of the Thailand work, and create many problems. For one thing, he would not be available to help in the muchneeded evangelistic program among the Lisu in North Thailand. Also, an ad ditional heavy financial outlay would be needed to make this work possible, because 1) a native Rawang speaker to serve as translation helper is of prime importance, and his support would need to be provided; 2) all reference materials and previous notes were left behind in Burma, and at least some of it would need to be replaced; and 3) another residence would be needed for Robert, as he feels he cannot do this work while living and ministering at the hostel in Chiang Mai, due to the intense strains and pressures, both physical and mental, which are involved in this type of work. Robert has begun to translate a preliminary draft on Psalms, to see how much effort would be required, and finds the difficulties almost unsurmountable un der present conditions and lack of needed facilities. Your prayers are re quested. The interest and support (or lack of it) by friends at home will be of help in reaching a decision concerning the new undertaking. Personal letters to Robert, expressing your views in the matter, would encourage him greatly, as they would indicate your interest and concern in helping him determine God's
will for him at this time.

LETTERS FROM CHRISTIANS IN BURMA

Although missionaries canno longer live andwork in Burma, wearestill vitally

concerned with the needs and progress of the Christiansthere. We continue to
work on behalf of the churches in North Burma by sending in letters, teaching

tapes, casette players, teaching materials, and Bibles. In return, we have re ceived letters, tapes, and pictures which help keep us informed of what is happening there. Here we want to share with you some recent letters. One Rawang preacher, now serving in a congregation of 113 families (800
people) wrote: Thank you so much for the tape players and the tapes you havesent. It isso good to hear your voices again, and the teaching stirs our hearts. Please send more tapes as often as you can, both teachingand others with news.And.please continue to prayfor
us.

The following letter came from another Rawang preacher, in the Putao plains
area:

Dear Teachers whom we miss greatly and long to see.

We think of you always, and wish to write to you often, but because of many dif
ficulties we become discouraged and do not write very much. The Putao Christian Bible School in Dukdang began a new semester on May 14, with eleven old and twelve new students. We have accepted only as many students as we
can afford to take care of. The students are as follows:

Rawang
Lisu

9
8

Kwinsang Naga Tangsarr

Maru

2 2 1
1

There are six teachers. At present there are no houses for the teachers so they must come from their homes in other villageseach day, and it is difficult for them. So this year we want to build three houses for the teachers, but it will be expensive. We have
written letters to ask for contributions from other places to help with this, but so far

have received replies from only two people. We appreciate very greatly what you. Teachers Yobe and Yoshu (Robert and Eugene), have done in helping us get Bibles in

our Rawang language. God has blessed your effortsand helped you greatly. Truly, God must really love the Rawang people! We thank God and thank you. We are all very busy in Bible reading,teaching in the Bible School, and in checking the Bible manuscripts. We got together the Rawang Literature Committee, which has
and have been readingstraightthrough the NewTestament. We find some expressions
still need to be considered. However, it reads very smoothly and excellently, and we
words chosen.

people from all the threechurch groups (Church ofChrist, Baptist, Assemblies ofGod),

aregreatly satisfied. When wefinish, weshall sendthe material to you, Teacher, aswell as to the Bible Society, alongwith our recommendations for discussion on someof the
Another word about the Bibles. So far 1,056 books have arrived, and these have been

for each group. Each later shipment will increase the number of books pervillage, and by God's help may we get them all! Again we say thank you to you all.

divided out, a few to each congregation. Itworks out onjythree or fiveor eight books Teachers, your grace and favors have been uncountably many, and we can never

forget it. You still belong to usyou are our teachers. Teacher Yobe, wefeel the Lord gave youthe work of book-making (translation). Therefore wecanonlylook to youfor
the translation of the Old Testament also. There is no other one we can look to. The

Rawang Literature Committee also looks only to you. NowI must close.We think of you allthe time, and ifwe do not write, it isbecause it is not convenient for us to do so. MayGod's peace and blessings be withyou. The writer is your loving co-worker,

Rawang Preacher Tychicus and his family.

This letter from a LIsu preacher tells of progress ir^ the Binuzu area, west of
Putao.

Dear Teachers whom we all long so much to see, Even though we cannot see you face to face, we are all together sending our words in
this letter.

Through the help of God the churches and people in each village in our area are all in peace. Surely you all must have been praying for usl And just as we are well and in peace, so we pray that each of you also are well as you continue to do Cod's work. All the preachers, elders and deacons, and all from the churches in our area send their loving greetings to all of you. We all are praying for you. You are still doing the Lord's work, and you continue to think of us and our needs, and you try to help us. For this we thank you, and this is why I am writing this letter on behalf of everyone. Teachers, because you wrote before and asked about things, we want to tell you about the work in the churches in this area. We told you about the first part of 1974 in the casettes and letters we sent you before. When the three-months school was finished, at the end of August, 1974, we all conferred about what needed to be done in 1975. June 2, 1975 was the beginning of several things which, with God's help, we have now fin
ished.

1. June 2-Aug. 31 we held a 3-month school in Guh-sa-de Village. There were 26 students. The teachers were the same as last year. 2. June 19-Aug. 26 was a school for the whole church, anyone who wanted to come, at Guh-to Village. There were more than 50 students at this school, and four teachers. One preacher had a similar school in his own village at that same time. 3. Aug. 13-28 was a school for elders and deacons, also with four teachers. On Aug. 29-30 the teachers of these three schools and other preachers, and all the church leaders from all around gathered to make plans for 1976. It was decided that the three-month school, and the all-church school will be held the same places next year. For the school for elders and deacons, it was decided to have it last three weeks instead of only two weeks. Another thing plans were made for evangelistic teams to go in November, 1975 to the Naga area, to new places that have not yet been taught. These

evangelists hope to go to placesalong the Ledo Road also. Besides this, the church at

Empty Valley hasasked foranotherpreacher andfamily to come, and this, too, isbeing

discussed and conferred about.

there would never be any end to the writingi If you receive this letter, please write
back quickly and then we will write again.

These are the main things happening in our area. There are other things but I can't writeallof them. Wewill tryto tellyouother things youwould wantto know whenwe write again. If each person were to write how much they miss you and think of you,

O dear teachers! Whatever work we are ableto do here will be partof yourcrown in heaveni Itis through all ofyou thatwe have been able to grow and mature inspiritual things. Therefore, even though you are now far away, we do notforget you. We have all agreed andtogether have held schools the past two years. But welong for words of
encouragement and instruction from you. Please write soon and tell us in detail all about everything.

Now I amcometo the end of speaking with you. Those for whom I amwriting are all

the elders and deacons around this area. I cannot write all the names,for there are 45
people. Peace be with you all.

The one who is writing on behalf of all is your loving son,

EXCERPT FROM ROBERT'S LETTER

The following is an excerpt from a recent letter of Robert Morse: Because of the uncertainty of the politicalsituation in Southeast Asia, we want to redeem the time that is left to us as this may well be our last foothold in Asia, our last opportunity to sow the Gospel seed!! Lord bless and help us! We need now SOLID, STRONG SUPPORT to have wisdom, strength and capability to achieve the necessary in concentrated, work-oriented, Christ-directed evangelism. In this regard, Joni, Bob, myself, Eugene, Roni, Tom and David will be putting forth extra efforts as we hold Bible Schools for the Lisu and Lahu people, go into the villages not yet reached to evangelize, returning to villages where there are Christians who need further teaching to help them to mature in the Christian life so that they may be leaders of their own people. Bible-wise we are setting to work immediately (a) to prepare revisions and photo-ready manuscripts for new editions of the Lisu and Rawang Bibles. The 10,000 each of the present edition will be delivered in several months, meeting only Vi the demand, (b) We cannot waith 'til they are "settled in" before launching a new campaign to finance new editions. We must do so NOW. If the road closes downwe'll never get more in. So we must appeal for a massive response to underwrite new printings. The Lisu New Testament can be reprinted as is, except for some revisions which Mr. Allyn Crane (of OMF) will take care of. But the Rawang New Testament has some errata and mistakes which need to be corrected before a reprint is done (after all it was an initial preliminary edition) which only I can do, and also there is tremendous pressure on me to rush the translation of PSALMS into Rawang. I had started, but gotten "discouraged." That could be a full-time job, but at most would have to be V2
time due to the other work to be done.

IT -m

One of the usually busy streets of Chiang Mai which was under 2-3 feet of water during the flooding in September.

FLOODS SWEEP CHIANG MAI

In early September the rivers of northern Thailand were overflowing their banks and inundating hundreds of acres of the low-lying surrounding coun tryside. Chiang Mai is on slightly higher ground, so escaped being flooded at that time. But in mid-September, several days of heavy, continuous rain added to the already swollen stream was too much, and the Mae Ping, the river which flows through Clang Mai, spilled over into the town, flooding hundreds of homes, and shops in the business district. In the midst of the hardships and difficulties, we were greatly impressed by the way the Thai people reacted to this natural disaster. Business came to a halt in the flooded areas, but people seemed to take advantage of this as an oppor tunity to have an unscheduled holiday, and were out by the hundreds, wading through the water, and "seeing the sights" as it were. Everywhere, along the roadsides and even In the flooded streets, were the little push-carts or bicyclecarts of the vendors of Thai foodstuffs, ranging from the "kanoms," or sweets, to full meals of noodles, rice and curry, etc. And in every place where there was so much as a puddle of water, there were people, young and old, out fishing, using lines, nets, baskets,and even bare hands. Children, of course were having a wonderful time wading, swimming, and splashing in the two- or three-foot deep water in the streets. All this seemed to us rather an unusual response to what most people would consider cause for complaining and self-pity.

BIBLE TRAINING SCHOOL

The Fall session of the Bible Training School was held August 5 to September 5. As before, it was possible to rent the Presbyterian Camp Ground, on Doi Suthep (the mountain just west of Chiang Mai), only a 30-minute drive from Chiang Mai. The facilities are good, with kitchen, dormitories, and chapel, all in a beautiful setting. Cost was reasonable, also$.10 per student per night. The students helped pay the cost of their food in addition.
Classes began at 8:00 a.m. and closed at 3:30, and included: Life of Christtaught by Eugene Old Testament Historytaught by Eugene Actstaught by Robert Bible Doctrinestaught by Robert Lisu Reading & Writingtaught by Join Musictaught by Tom To stimulate interest among the new Christians to learn to read and write their own language, Joni prepared a "picture primer," similar to what is used for

English-speaking children, as they learn "A is for Apple, B is for &ird," etc. It is in the trial stage at present, but if it proves effective, we hope to get it printed for use in the villages. Joni has done all the art work himself. Several times during the month, religious and/or educational films were rented and shown in the evenings, under David's supervision. Attendance at the school this Fall was twenty-five, and word was received that several who had planned to attend were unable to come because of severe flooding in their areas. The winter session of the school is planned for January.

%
Tom faugh! musfc in the Bible Training School. Here he is explaining about how to count
time.

MESSAGE FROM MARSHA AND MARGARET

Dear Christian FrierxJs,

We count it a blessing to be able to work with and learn from the Morses. One thing (among many) we are learning from them is that in missionary work you're ''on call" twenty-four hours a day. A missionary is in the need-meeting business, and people's needs can't be scheduled. Any time, day or night, that any of the Lisu folks need teaching, medical attention, or help of any kind, the Morses are willing and eager to meet that need, even if it means their own loss of privacy, sleep, family life, or personal plans. This giving, loving attitude is a beautiful, Christ-like example for the people here of Christ's love in action. Sometimes things are pretty hectic and seemingly unorganized, but how else
could it be in a work like this?

Will all of you, please, keep praying for the work here in Thailand. Your
prayers help.
In His love,

Marsha and Margaret King

The mission group gathered to say goodbye to DeeDee. Left to right: |oni, DeeDee, Robert, Marilyn, Margaret and Marsha King, Margaret, Ron, jeannette, Eugene, David, Tom. Helen took the picture.

HAIL AND FAREWELL

Marsha and Margaret King, student internes from Ozark Bible College,
arrived In Bangkok on September 6. They were met by Ron Morse, who has

been taking an intensive linguistics course there. The girls proceeded to Chiang Mai the following day. Since their arrival they have started Lisu language study, have had opportunities to visittwo Lisu villages,are assisting in different phases

Left to right: Joni, DeeDee, and Robert.

of the mission work as needs arise, and helping to supervise correspondence studies for Marilyn and jeannette Morse, daughters of Eugene and Helen, in whose home they are staying at present. They hope to be on the mission field for one year before returning to finish their training at O.B.C. On September there was a tearful farewell for Robert's oldest daughter, DeeDee, as she and her cousins had to part. She had been in Chiang Mai since

late February, but returned to the U.S. to complete her high school education. She left Bangkok on September 15, and is now attending school in
Bloomington, Indiana.

We are also happy to welcome Robert's youngest son, Bob, who arrived in Bangkok on October 18. He delayed his reunion with his father and brother in Chiang Mai in order to work with Eugene on trying to expedite visa proceedings for Jesse and Drema Yangmi. Bob has completed two years of study at Ozark Bible College, and spent the past summer in speaking at Chris tian Service Camps and churches in Canada. Now he has returned to Thailand to help with the work, along with Robert and Joni and Eugene and Helen's
family.

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MORSE-LS
Of NEWS from the MORSES
CHRISTIAN NORTH BURMA MISSION

(NOW

WORKING
Foil

IN
1975

THAILAND)

The one-month Bible Training School which began August 5 closed on September 5. Several

of the students joined in forming teams to go out and evangelize in new areas and to re-visit areas where there are already some Christians. One team went to the Mi-hto-Io area, and had opportunity to preach in several near-by Lahu villages where there was much interest. Another team went to the.

Phrao valley. A third team went to the Samuh area, and Robert and his daughter DeeDee accompanied
the fourth team, which visited the Ko-lo area, where there were five baptisms.

During the second week of September, Ron returned to Chiang Mai for a week, during which time he and Joni accompanied Prof. Jim Harris, (who is one of the linguists teaching in Bangkok) on a field trip into the Chiengrai area. Ron returned to Bangkok to finish his course in linguistics, which
will be completed at the end of October.

Marsha and Margaret King, student interns from Ozark Bible College, arrived in Chiang Mai on

September /, and have been getting acclimated and oriented. They have begun Lisu studies and have been helping in different phases of the work, including teaching English to two of the Lisu workers, helping Marilyn and Jeannette with their correspondence courses, helping with typing and other things as the needs arise. They have had the opportunity of visiting two Lisu villages so far. They
are staying with Eugene and Helen at present.

There have been many requests from the Rawang churches in Burma asking Robert to begin the translation of the Old Testament into Rawang. So since the first of October he has been working with Sindang as informant, on translating Psalms. Please pray for Robert as he begins this work, that he
might have the wisdom and strength he needs.

There has been an increasing number of guests at the hostel during September and October, and
Robert, Joni, and Tom Have been having classes tor them each morning. They have about five regular

students, and then include anyone else who is at the house and is willing to study. Joni is teaching Lisu reading and writing, Tom teaches music, and Robert has been giving studies on basic Christian doctrines. There were two baptisms in Chiang Mai during the first half of October.
Language study is one of the necessary things for missionaries, and at present different ones of us

here in Lhiang Mai are studying one or more languages. Three nights a week, Robert is teaching
Chinese, and Marsha, Margaret (King), Margaret (Morse), Marilyn and Jeannette, and Helen are

among the twenty or so who are studying. Marsha and Margaret are also studying Lisu; Helen and
David are studying Thai, and David, Marsha, and Margaret have all been involved in teaching English. So perhaps it isn't surprising that on occasion our conversations resemble linguistic "hash"'. Recent letters from Lisu and Rawang churches in Burma tell of continued growth and progress. At least two J-month Bible Iraining bchools were held, besides several 6-week schools for the church as a whole. Besides this there were short schools for children, and a 2-week training class for elders and deacons, in Dukdang the Putao Christian Bible School opened in May with twenty-three students
and six teachers. The Putao area churches have sent evangelists into the mountains east of Putao, toward the Burma-China border, and there have been many new believers.

The effort to send Bibles into Burma has continued, although the rainy season has slowed progress, as travel is difficult, but even so, iUU Bibles were sent in during August; in September a large ship ment of 1500 was taken to the border, to be taken across gradually; and numerous small shipments of

10-12 books are being sent in often, as opportunity presents, as well as trying to send some by mail. Word has come that several small shipments of Lisu New Testaments have reached their destinations, and over 1000 copies of the Rawang New Testament have been received by the churches in north Burma,
and these have been distributed to each village, according to size, so that each congregation has trom

two to eight copies. As more books reach them, they will be distributed similarly, so that all will be able to share in reading and studying the Word of God in their own language. On September 15, DeeDee Morse, Robert's oldest daughter, left Bangkok to return to school in the U.S. She had been in Chiang Mai since February, and we all hated to see her leave, but her visa

had expired, and it could not be renewed again at that time. Then on October 18, we received word that Robert's youngest son. Bob, had arrived in Bangkok. He delayed his coming to Chiang Mc^i in order to work wirh Eugene in going to Immigration Department to see about visas for Jesse and Drema

going to lhailand, and the long delay has been frustrating and discouraging. When Eugene and Bob

Esther Yangmi and family. They have been waiting since June for word concerning their visas tor

went to the Immigration Department they found that the Yangmi's application papers had been 'Most" between Chiang Mai and Bangkok, or at any rate they had never been received at the head office in Bangkok. So now the applications are being re-submitted, and we all are praying that before long
needed.

there will be good news, and it wid be possible for them to be in Thailand where they are so greatly
Prayer Requests;

1. For Jesse and Drema Yangmi and family, that they may obtain their visas and be able to come to
Thailand quickly.

2. For the way to be kept open to continue to send Bibles into Burma, and that all books may reach
their destination safely, without loss or further delay. 3. For those of the missionaries engaged in language study, that they can both learn and use the
language easily and quickly.

4. For the Lisu Christians, that more and more will have a real desire to learn to read and write, so they can continue to grow in the Christian life.

5. For the missionaries, that they may at all times be open to and aware of God's guidance and leading in their lives. Also for their physical health and strengths, that they may be kept from sicknesses
of various kinds. (Several have had dengue, malaria, flu, etc., and even mumps.)

6. For Marsha and Margaret King, that their freight will arrive safely, and that they will not have to pay a high customs duty.
PRAISE God with us

1. For the safe arrival of Marsha and Margaret King.

2. For news of the Burma churches and their continued progress.

3. For the fact that in spite of difficulties and discouragements at times, new souls are continuing to be born into the "family of God", as they accept Christ as their Saviour.
In His love and service.
The Morse Families
ADDRESSES: In Thailand-

bugene and Helen Morse and family 82 Thanon Bunringraj, Soi 2 (Borneo Compound) Chiengmai, Thailand
In the United States-

Robert, Joni and Bob Morse 40/8 Tungwe Salee Chiengmai, Thailand

Mr. and Mrs. J. Russell Morse

4129 East 22nd Place

Mrs. O.L. Myers, Forwarding Agent

2024 N. I4th Street

Tulsa, Oklahoma 74114

Terre Haute, Indiana 47804