CMdamoyo Herald

Bruce and Carolyn Ammerman

MISSIONARIES Chidamoyo Mission, P/Bag 38 Karoi

Rhodesia, Africa

{SERVING

SOUTHERN

RHODESIA)

Miss Mary Lou Crialer

Forwarding Agent) Central Christian Church

4207 North Boulevard

Tampa, Florida

33603

"Heralding the Good News of the Gospel in Africa"

Vol. 3 No. 6

January -- 1966

FURLOUGH

NEWS

With a quiet thrill and great expectation we share with you our tentative plans for our approaching furlough. We can sincerely say that it hardly seems
possible that our first three-year term is almost over. The months since

July, 1963 have actually flown by at such a pace that we look back and say, "Where has all the time gone? " It may seem early to some of you for us
to mention these things, but the days will roll around quickly from now on. Right now we are planning to depart from Salisbury about the 20th or 25thof June, arriving in the States in time to attend the North American Christian Convention in Louisville, Kentucky.

Already we have received several invitations for speaking dates. We are hoping to spend the rest of the summer months of July and August in
camps and churches in the mid-western states of Indiana, Illinois andMis-

souri till the end of the year and will be available for arrangements in the Four-State area (Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas). After the first of the year we will be free to travel other areas. We welcome your in vitations for Missions rallies, revivals, camps, etc., to be sent directly to
us on the field.

Our travel expenses for the family will amount to approximately $2, 000, including shipping costs. All funds for this purpose should be sent to our

forwarding agent, Mary Lou Crisler, 4207 N. Blvd. , Box 7041,

Florida, earmarked "Ammerman Furlough. "

Tampa,

We look forward to the com

ing days of visiting and fellowship, as we share with you the work which we have been able to do, through the Lord's help.

Dear Friends in Christ,

Greetings to each one in the New Year of our Blessed Lord--1966.

A new

year has just arrived and with it are countless opportunities and prospects. Every one should rejoice that he has a new year before him, with which to use and devel op his talents in the service of Christ. We trust that each of you had a joyous
Christmas season, in the remembrance of Christ's birth, and the fellowship of friends and family.

As we look in retrospect at 1965 we are filled with a variety of feelings and im pressions. Many joys have been ours during the past twelve months, one of the greatest of which was the addition to our family in the person of Tod. We are thank ful for our son and for the happiness he has brought to us. During this past year
there were several months of independence and also loneliness as we 'manned' the

station by ourselves. This was a great obligation, but one which was a joyful and profitable experience. Then in mid-year, there was the renewed acquaintance with the Ziden Nutts as they came back to take over much of the work here at the mission and to work hand in hand with us, spreading the Gospel. Many visitors to the miss ion (and also our visits away from the mission) have been the extra special refresh ments to a work which is sometimes touched with discouragements. At all times, however, we have depended upon the Lord to be our Strength in labor, our Comfort in sorrow, and Companion in service. Without this, we should have failed. The Christmas season was a busy and happy one here at Chidamoyo Mission.
The children were filled with the usual expectations. Also the Christians of the area

had planned for many weeks for an all-day gathering at the church. They had each sacrificed and brought some shillings to be used in purchasing foodstuffs for the day. I was appointed the task of taking the money to town to buy what I could. I came back with 24 loaves of bread, one-half pound of tea, 8 pounds of sugar, one pound of dried milk, one half pound of marg-arine, and 200 pounds of mealie meal for sadza. I then purchased a goat at one of the neighboring villages. I even told the man I would buy the entire herd of goats from him. He asked what I would do with them. I said I would kill them all so they wouldn't bother me anymore. He just laughed. Christmas Day was observed with meetings throughout the day. Various ones of the mission and visitors brought messages. Singing was enjoyed by all. At noon they gathered around the dishes of good. The last thing, late in the afternoon, was the serving of 16 gallons of tea and bread and butter slices to the guests. Here in Rhodesia, Christians feel that, regardless if there is another Christmas program on another day, they must meet on the 25th for worship and prayers. We have appreciated so much the real concern which so many of you have ex pressed as Rhodesia continues in its turmoils. We thank you for your prayers on our behalf. We can say again that we have seen no threat of harm. Many reports are greatly exaggerated. The whits Rhodesians are being brought under tremend ous pressure right now and we have strong feelings for their position. The past week has brought the strict rationing of our fuel supply, thought we still have an adequate allocation (9 gal. a week) to get us to Karoi and back for supplies. Many of our areas we will not be able to visit now for awhile. Today the Head Teacher, Mr. Punungwe (see accompanying picture) went on cycles to visit in many of the villages. We have planned more and more extensive trips by cycle. I learned something quite new today. I had visited most all of the villages in our area only occasionally, preaching and inviting them to our services. Mr. Punungwe said that if we would return in a few days' time to these same ones we would see some results. He said that unless you keep returning to them, they don't feel you are really inter ested. After several visits close together they are convinced that you are concerned about them and that there may really be something to offer. We will try to follow
this up.

Rhodesia is still hot and dry.

Almost no rain has fallen in the last month, and

this is the rainy season.

All of Southern Africa has been in varying stages of

drought for the past five years. Much of this region is a truly disaster area. Cat tle are dying by the thousands. I learned that at the chief's village today the people gathered, brewed beer for the spirits ( and for themselves) and prayed for rain.
The clouds have come but still no rain.

answer soon.

We were so happy to hear from many of you at Christmas time and will try to We are also thankful for the gift packages. May God be praised for your goodness. Please write. We will be seeing you before too many months.
Sincerely in Christ, Bruce and Karolyn

CYCLING WITH THE GOSPEL

We the editors wish to inform all our interested readers of the birth

days of the Ammermans Bruce's birthday -- September 24 Karolyn's birthday -- August 9 Gay's birthday -- January 23 Amy's birthday -- November 11 Tod's birthday -- April 3

2nd class permit paid at Carthage, Missouri. Published monthly by the

First Christian Church at Main and

Chestnut, Carthage, Missouri. 64836

OCTOBER-NOVEMBER-DECEMBER (1965) FINANCIAL REPORT FOR BRUCE &
KAROLYN AMMERMAN December contributors;

Mr. & Mrs. Walter Goodman, Missouri Christian Church, Leitchfield, Kentucky Westside Christian Church, Berryville, Arkansas

Friendship Workers Missionary Group, Unionville, Missouri

Christian Church, Jasper, Missouri
Christian Church, Belle Rive, Illinois First Christian Church, Lamar, Missouri Christian Church, Atlanta, Missouri First Christian Church, Stilwell, Oklahoma

Christian Church, Jacksonburg, Indiana

Mr. & Mrs. Jack Richardson, Missouri

Fairview Christian Church, Carthage, Missouri

Bertha L. Smith, Ohio

>Iis Barbara Snyder, Missouri Loyal Bereans, Center Point, Carthage, Missouri
Mr. & Mrs. L. W. Hardman, Missouri Bob Ammerman, Missouri Anna B. Webb, Kansas H. M. Robinette, Tennessee Christian Church, Liberal, Missouri

Mr. & Mrs. Dale Sponsler, Missouri

Christian Church, Dederick, Missouri

Mr. & Mrs. Forest J. King, Arkansas First Christian Church, Carthage, Missouri
Mr. & Mrs. Vincil Warren, Missouri

Jules DeMaire, Missouri

Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Pope, Missouri

Mr. & Mrs. Bill Jones, Missouri Mr. & Mrs. Noel Scott, Missouri

Many other individuals and groups have given through the local church and are not
listed separately.
EXPENSES PER QUARTER;

RECEIPTS PER QUARTER;

Living Link (3 months) Union Transfer & Storage Bank Service Charges Postage
Car Payments (3) Service Link (3 months)

$1, 200. 25 7. 50 2. 28 3.56

305. 82 1, 000. 00

Bank Balance Oct. 1, 1965 October receipts November receipts 1,

15.02
472.38

December receipts Total receipts per quarter

STATEMENT;

1,071.69 1,010.26 $2,569.35

Bank Checks
Total expenses per quarter

7. 04
$2,526. 45

Receipts per quarter Expenses per quarter

$2,569. 35 2,526.45

Bank Balance, Jan. 1, 1966""$

42.90

Chidamoyo Herald
Bruce and Carolyn Ammerman

MISSIONARIES Chidamoyo Mission, P/Bag 38 Karoi

Rhodesia, Africa

(SERVING

SOUTHERN

RHODESIA)

Miss Mary Lou Crisler

(Forwarding Agent)

Central Christian Church

4207 North Boulevard

Tampa, Florida

33603

'Heralding the Good News of the Gospel in Africa"

Vol. 3 No. 7

March -- 1966

Dr. Smith examines a young patient at Chidamoyo.

The west end of the medical building. The workers are making a quick get away as the tree begins to fall.

THE HOSPITAL RUSHES TO COMPLETION

As this is being written, the roofing on the Out-Patient Department of Chidamoyo Hospital is nearing completion. The workers, along with Ziden, have been working very hard to get it covered that the plastering and other inside finishing jobs could be begun. I have helped there when I could, raising rafters and beams and putting them into place. This month we want to put the hospital project before you. We want all of our readers to know and understand what is being done here in a medical way and to appreciate the need for this kind of a work. Right now cur little clinic is being kept busy with the patients of this area, though so many more make their way on to Karoi
because of no shelter for them here. The cases of malaria are on the increase, be

cause of the abundance of mosquitoes. This morning when I got up, there was a horde of mosquitoes at the screens trying to get in and just about as many on the

inside trying to get out. The nearest hospital with resident doctor is at Karoi, over

60 miles from here.

In cases of emergency the people have to do their best, which

is usually not good enough.

At last report from Walter Birney, of Copeland, Kansas, who is heading the financial drive for the hospital, almost $30, 000 had been received for this project. This left $20, 000 to come, part of which is already pledged. Left yet, is the money
for the furnishing in the buildings. Besides the Out-Patient building, the main Med ical building is about ready for the roof. Other foundations have been prepared for
the male and female wards, but we must wait for construction on these units until

more bricks are prepared. We are very happy that Dr. Jerry Smith from Salisbury has been able to come

every two weeks to visit our clinic and assist with the medical program. He has given valuable assistance in many ways such as ordering medicines and supplies and helping with difficult cases. Central Africa Mission will be needing additional doctors and nurses to help in the development of this program. We hope to be able to challenge qualified men and women to join with us in this medical ministry.

Greetings!

We are very late this month in writing to you, but we ask you to please under
stand. The work continues just the same, if not a bit more, and in addition to this

there is the added responsibility of planning and preparing for furlough. There are so many letters to write as we seek and schedule speaking appointments. We have been very pleased thus far with the requests for dates to present our mission work
in the churches and camps. What has disturbed us has been that we have had to turn down many invitations because of previous engagements. We hope that you all will understand. Our summer schedule will soon be complete with camps from Ind iana to Colorado, though it will leave time for evening dates at churches in the area of the camps and on the way from one place to another. Karolyn and I have both had a light touch of malaria in the past days and that is another reason for our late report.

This past month has been one of new opportunities and many responses to the Gospel. After many urgings from the people of Badza, which is about 5 miles south of the mission and the site of a new school this year, I made plans to go every Mon day for a Bible class with those of the area. The 45 school children are always pre sent, plus about 25 more children from the immediate area. Many of the older young people and adults have also been present each time. I have received a special bless
ing f^om the time spent with this group. They are in more remote area and have lit

tle contact with the outside world, except from occasional trips to the area store near

the mission. Their knowledge is small, but they are very eager to learn. Our great est joy was to be present for the baptism of 20 souls a week ago Monday. The group
was comprised of one elderly man, a few women, and the rest school children. The man had requested baptism many times, though he was unable to walk to the river.

When I learned it I offered to use my car to carry him. It was a happy day as my Land Rover, packed to over-flowing with singing Christians, made our way to the river. This man had been the head man of the area until his age and infirmity for ced him to turn it over to his son. So we feel that a great victory has been won.
This past week I went to Sinoia and Mangula to check on the evangelists and their work. The work in Mangula is growing, with many Christians being strengthened and some restored to the fellowship of the church. In Sinoia, Machingura, the evangelist, reported two baptisms on the previous Sunday (both women) and four more to be bap-

tized the following Sunday. "We made many inquiries from the Town Management
Board about the possibility of acquiring a church site in the town where a suitable

building could be built. Once a site is granted we are permitted a two-year period
in which to erect a building, according to approved plans. The rest of the time was spent in visiting farms nearby where there are groups of Christians.

We are thrilled to let you know that two families are to be arriving in Rhodesia
soon to help in our work. The Charles Kelly family, from Anaheim, California,

is expected in mid-April and he will assist in the work which I have been doing, as well as help with the construction and preparation of the hospital program. In May we are looking for the Dale Marshals from Boise, Idaho. They will be going to Sinioa and giving the much-needed oversight to that work. It has been impossible for us
to give adequate time and attention to the many groups there. And so much more can yet be done. So we rejoice with these two who have committed themselves to the
work of the Lord here in Rhodesia.

Once again we express our appreciation for all of you who have labored v/ith us as we witness for our wonderful Lord. We are hoping that many of you will want us to come home badly enough that you will help with our furlough fund. At the end

of February there was only $90 of the needed two thousand.

labors here on the field.

We are trusting Ciod to

provide the remaining amount for a much-needed period of refreshment from the

May God bless you all as you have concerned yourself with the propagation of
His Blessed Word.

Sincerely, Bruce and Karolyn

WHAT IS THE NORTH AMERICAN CHRISTIAN CONVENTION?

The convention is a free and open gathering of interested per

sons. It is not a delegate convention nor a convention of chur

ches, but is an inspirational gathering of brethren in Christ.

The NACC provides a platform for the preaching of the pure

Gospel of Jesus Christ; giving special emphasis to the restor ation of the church according to the plan revealed in the New
Testament. The North American Christian Convention is not

the center around which the brotherhood is to be one, the con vention each year does vigorously and insistently present

through platform and program, the divinely given pattern that has provided the real measure of unity we have enjoyed.

Our unity is in Christ; hence these conventions have preached

Christ. It is in the Scriptures; hence these conventions have

declared the Scriptures. It is in the New Testament Church; hence these conventions have sought by emphasis on doctrine and practical method, to build that church. Why not plan now
to be present June 28 through July 1 at the Convention Center
in Louisville, Kentucky?

2nd class permit paid at Carthage,

Missouri. Published monthly by the
First Christian Church at Main and

Chestnut, Carthage, Missouri. 64836

FEBRUARY 1966 FINANCIAL REPORT FOR BURCE AND KAROLYN AMMERMAN

Contributors;

Christian Church, Jasper, Missouri Christian Church, Liberal, Missouri

Mr. & Mrs. Ben Wilson, Missouri

Mr. & Mrs. Forest J. King, Arkansas

Anonymous, Carthage, Missouri

First Christian Church, Stilwell, Oklahoma First Christian Church, Lamar, Missouri

First Christian Church, Carthage, Missouri Mr. & Mrs. Dale Sponsler, Missouri Westside Christian Church, Berryville, Arkansas Christian Church, Belle Rive, Illinois Fairview Christian Church, Carthage, Missouri CYH, Woodlawn, Illinois Christian Church
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Goodman, Missouri

Mr. & Mrs. Bob Stacy, Missouri

Christian Church, Atlanta, Missouri

Miss Barbara Snyder, Missouri

Loyal Bereans, Center Point Church, Carthage, Missouri Many other individuals and groups have given through the local church and are not
listed separately.
Expenses:

Union Transfer & Storage

2.50

Postage
Car Payment Living Link
Service Link

6.64
101.94 435. 77
225. 00 $771.85

Receipts:

Bank Balance February 1, 1966

13. 18

February receipts Total receipts for February

Statement:

766. 17 $779. 35 $779. 35

$

Receipts per month

Expenses per month Bank Balance, March 1, 1966
Contributors, Furlough Fund:

771. 85 7.50

Meadowbrook Church of Christ, Mount Vernon, Illinois

Mr. & Mrs. Bob Gariss, Missouri

FURLOUGH FUND;

Anonymous, Carthage, Missouri

Balance, February 1, 1966

Receipts for February
Total to date in Fund:

$15.00
75. 00
$90. 00

CMdawoyo Herald
Bruce and Carolyn Ammernnan

MISSIONARIES Chidamoyo Mission, P/Bag 38 Karoi

Rhodesia, Africa

{SERVING

SOUTHERN

RHODESIA)

Miss Mary Lou Crisler

{Forwarding Agent) Central Christian Church

4207 North Boulevard

Tampa, Florida

33603

"Heralding the Good News of the Gospel in Africa"

Vol. 3 No. 9

April -- 1966

From left to right:

Karolyn and Tod,

Jackie Brant, Helen Nutt, Marietta Smith

Miga Chikanda
prepares

to baptize ope of the

women.

Greetings!

At the time of this writing, there is less than 3 months remaining for us here in Rhodesia. We will be shipping off two drums of personal items and things for display this week. Though the time is short now, there are still so many things to be done. I want to get back to most of the churches for a last visit, giving words of

encouragement to remain faithful to the Lord. We are hoping that the new families, the Kelleys and the Marshalls, will have arrived in the next month or so. There will be much to show them as we help them to get settled in this work. We do ex pect, therefore, that the next two and a half months will be busy ones.
A sort of a hurdle was crossed with this past week-end. For many weeks we had been looking forward to the three-day preaching and teaching meeting in obse'rvance of the resurrection of our Lord. With the successful passing of this event has gone the last big "affair" of our term. We felt very pleased and excited about the way everything went at the meeting. The first service was Friday night, but by Thursday evening, when many of the guests began arriving, the spirit of the meet ing was already felt by many. As usual, we invited all of the neighboring churches to take part in the activities. Some came from as far away as Sinoia and Vuti. Altogether about 300 people attended the meeting. And they all seemed to be hungry all of the time. Three Christian ladies and one teacher bore the responsibility for seeing that the people were well-fed. Their job was done exceptionally well. Near ly three hundred pounds of mealie meal were consumed, seventy-five pounds of beans, thirty pounds of meat from Karoi, one young goat, sixteen pounds of sugar, along with milk, tea and oil for the beans. The cost of providing the feed was about $35. 00, but we felt that it was well-worth it. The school room was lit with kerosene lanterns on Friday night as the people began arriving for the service. The room was quickly filled and many filled the doorway and the outside verandah or stood at the windows. After a rousing song service and special music by the women's group of Chidamoyo, two fine messages were enjoyed. Some wanted to close the service by singing for another hour. Many, however, were tired after walking long distances, so the meeting was closed. Early the next morning the women all gathered and went singing, as a group, to some of the near-by villages where they stopped to teach those present. Some things which were planned were not carried out, because the people are unpredictable. It is im possible to hurry them. The women were late in returning to the mission; the men's meeting, composed of leaders and teachers, went over-time; consequently, a plan ned preaching service at 11:00 had to be omitted. Saturday afternoon was a service for everyone to participate in. At their meetings, they always give a chance to every visiting leader to say a few words. First on the program were the preaching boys that I have been working with. They all did very well and I was proud of them. After them came a long line of speakers. Last that afternoon was singing by every group represented. The service was very long but enjoyed by all. Saturday night we had our customary bioscope. Ziden consented to show some of the movies he has taken and I showed several other pictures. The people love these things. Sunday morning was our regvilar worship service. Dr. Smith, who was visiting the clinic brought a very fine message about the Powerful and Saving Name of Christ. Following this service we all went to the Jordan (place of baptism) and thrilled to watch as thirty-one souls were buried in baptism. Some had come from great distances to be baptized. Others had come convicted during the preach ing of this meeting. After eating again the meeting was brought to a close. Souls were refreshed and hearts were lifted. We particularly felt again, as before, how

wonderful it is that through Christ we are all one body. and enjoy is not bound by color or cultural boundaries.

The fellowship we share

The accompanying pictures will give you some idea of the happenings of these few days. A special thrill to us was the visitors who came. Dr. Smith brought his

family along this time. His boys could hardly wait to get to the bush and go bird hunting with their pellet guns. Other visitors were Mr. & Mrs. Bill Brant and their new daughter, Yvonne, from Zambia. They will be leaving on furlough in about two weeks and had come to Rhodesia to take care of some business matters. Everyone of us was; tired from trying to combine cur visiting with the various meetings, but such times don't come to us very often and we wanted to make the most of the oppor
tunities.

We earnestly look forward to seeing all of you face to face. But may I make a request? When you are sending to our furlough fund, don't forget our regular fund. The past two times have been considerably lower and we haven't been able to meet our obligations. It seems that there will be a lot of extra things in the last days. Thanks again for everything.
Yours in His Name,

Bruce and Karolyn

THE FAITHFUL COOKS

Please send your gifts for the Furlough Fund to

Miss Mary Lou Crisler
4207 North Boulevard Central Christian Church

Tampa, Florida

Missouri.

2nd class permit paid at Carthage, Published monthly by the

First Christian Church at Main and

Chestnut, Carthage, Missouri. 64836

MARCH 1966 FINANCIAL REPORT FOR BRUCE AND KAROLYN AMMERMAN Contributors, General Fund;

Pairs & Spares, Greensfork, Indiana Primary Class, Milford, Missouri

Christian Church, Belle Rive, Illinois

Christian Church, Jasper, Missouri Mr. & Mrs. Forest J. King, Arkansas Christian Church, Liberal, Missouri Mr. Mrs. Eldon King, Arkansas First Christian Church, Stilwell, Oklahoma First Christian Church, Lamar, Oklahoma Women's Council, Tampa, Florida Mr. &Mrs. Walter Goodman, Missouri Mr. & Mrs. Dale Sponsler, Missouri First Christian Church, Carthage, Missouri

Loyal Bereans, Carthage, Missouri

Miss Barbara Snyder, Missouri Fairview Christian Church, Carthage, Missouri
Mr. 8t Mrs.Jack Richardson, Missouri

Christian Church, Jacksonburg, Indiana Christian Church, Atlanta, Missouri

Mr. & Mrs. Jasper Robinson, Missouri

Mr. & Mrs. Bob Stacy, Missouri

Many other individuals and groups have given through the local church and are not
therefore listed separately.
EXPENSES;

RECEIPTS;

Union Transfer & Storage

Post Office, stamps

2. 50
7.00

Bank Balance, Mar. 1, 1966 March receipts

$ 7.50 824. 51

Car Payment Living Link

Service Link

101.94 433. 55
280.00

Total receipts for March

STATEMENT;

$832. 01

Total Expenses for March

$824.99

Receipts for March

Expenses for March Bank Balance, April 1, 1966

CONTRIBUTORS, FURjX>UGH FUND;

$832.01 824. 99 $ 7.02

Lora Rawlings, Missouri Westside Christian Church, Berryville, Arkansas

Glenn R. Smith, Oklahoma

Missionary Guild, Carthage, Missouri

Anonymous, Golden City, Missouri Mr. & Mrs. Fay Lee, Missouri Christian Church, Ramsey, Illinois Christian Women's Fellowship, Flippin, Arkansas
RECEIPTS, FURLOUGH FUND: $ 90.00 Balance, March 1, 1966 148.29 March receipts $238. 29 Total receipts to date;