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Information from this form will appear in Horizons and other infor- This form is prepared to help you give accurate background informa-
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This is not an application form. It is not an official form endorsing you and your work. It is simply a worksheet designed to help us publicize
your work that may help produce new friends for you, prayers and financial assistance. If any questions seem too personal or seem offensive
to you, please feel free to leave them blank.
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City
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Names and addresses of other sponsoring churches whose eiders recommend you:
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(Full namo ol church)
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City: State Zip
Please send letters of recommendation from the eiders in
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churchestosupportyourmissionary work. Certainly the
words of these eiders will help to convince others
regarding the worthiness of your mission work. Please
help MSA to spread your news through HORIZONS by
sending these elders' letters from your sponsoring
churches as soon as possible. MSA will be happy to help
you contact these elders if you will send the full
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approximate dates:
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What influenced you to become a missionary? ^,.A^y
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What is your purpose in missions? Or what do you hope to accomplish on the mission
field?
Your own explanation in some detail might be influential In leading others into fuli-tlme service. (Use extra sheets if
you need more space):
fJcT^ ef^C^C'^eJ ^DeST/A^'-^A9}/i
Describe briefly in outline form the nature of your daily duties on the field: k?r^yA ^
0//^ -ry^yJ? r^y/r^ g-
Which of the following terms most nearly de^rlbes your missionary status?
Evangelist Bible College Teacher Bible Reader Public School Teacher Pilot
Homemaker Doctor Nurse Social Worker Music Teacher Radio
ministry Radio follow-up Christian Service Camp Linguistics Maintenance of
mission equipment Maintenance Benevolent Office Work Production of Bible
Correspondence Courses Production of Christian literature in the Nationai Language Village
Evangelism Name other: ^
Languages you know (fluent/non-fluent) iLy?r'/y^
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Mother's full maiden name ^/C/ //yp'y^'C
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City , Rtatp y^ypjp^?^ Zip Hi 7^ 5 Phnnp<'^j?)/A5t^^/
Is she a Christian? Yes No Her occupation if employed outside the
home
What leadership positions or Christian service has she rendered to the local church? . cAp^/f
Do you have relatives in mission work? Yes No
If so, please list their names, location, kinship and details on a separate sheet with a brief explanation of their
missionary activity.
FORWARDING AGENT:
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What duties are performed by the forwarding agent?
Should money be sent to the forwarding agent only? &12^A^I ^5i^yiJ/PPPRS-^
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Does the forwarding agent receive a salary? .A/^ In what form should funds be sent?
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Please give details of HOW checks should be written to this mission: C.C/}(7~/^/?C /fyjiss-
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can give your explanation to HORIZONS readers and others who may inquire. /^yyyiy^_
Mission Services Association is depending upon you to keep her informed regarding your missionary activity.
Thanks so very much; you are the BEST source for your information we know, so you are a vital partner.
If you have additional information that you think will be helpful to the staff of MSA in preparing news stories about
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Information from this form will appear In Horizons and other infor- This form is prepared to help you give accurate background informs-
mation formats published by Mission Sen/ices Association. tion about yourself and your mission work.
Please type or print clearly *Do not abbreviate
'Please do not write on this form anything other than that requested. Attach extra sheets for additional information you may want to provide.
This is not an application form. It is not an official form endorsing you and your work. It is simply a worksheet designed to help us publicize
your work that may help produce new friends for you, prayers and financial assistance. If any questions seem too personal or seem offensive
to you, please feel free to leave them blank.
Ask for
(First Middle Last name and address)
Date: L
(Month Day Year)
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Name in full
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Spell out all names First Name Middle Name Last Name
Complete address on field: ^ ^ ^^ Cin da //&^e
(Number - Street City State Zip number Couriffy) ^
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Phone number on field: ^ 1^ Case of Emergency call #: ^^ ~ ^
Your complete address while in USA:
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Your USA phone number: area code . _ phone number
Name and address of Livinglink church or churches:
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(Full name oi church) - \ F ,
City
Number & Street
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state zip V
(Full name ol church)
City: State Zip
Names and addresses of other sponsoring churches whose elders recommend you:
Number & Street
(Full name of church)
City: State Zip
(Full name of church)
Number & Street
City: State Zip
Please send letters of recommendation from the eiders in
your sponsoring churches which will encourage other
churches to support your missionary work. Certainly the
words of these elders will help to convince others
regarding the worthiness of your mission work. Please
help MSA to spread your news through HORIZONS by
sending these elders' letters from your sponsoring
churches as soon as possible. MSA will be happy to help
you contact these elders if you will send the full
addresses of the churches.
Please sketch a map directing visitors to your locallon on the mission tield.
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Recommendations by Christian Leaders: (List names here and enclose a copy of each letter.)
:J^ok "/--<? A Number &Street /Y ~9A
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Name:
City
Name
City -
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Place of Birth
(Humher 4 Street)
Date of birth
(Month)
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(Month)
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(Day)
(Day)
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Where baptized?
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/a- State
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Zip
(Day)
On an extra sheet please describe any details regarding your conversion which you might care to mention..
MARITAL STATUS:
Married Single Divorced Widowed
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A ^ 6-^ /yyA Where married? 1/1/4 j-er Joo^ J-fnd Date of marriage
(Month) (Day) ^ (Year)
7 Mr. f(Ascche. IaJ. N'/ de^
Who solemnized your wedding?
List children by full name giving the place, birthday, month and year in the order of your children's birth days. (If your
children have been adopted please indicate.) In case you are single, please list your brothers and sisters by name in
this space.
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/
Day Year
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Please list places of previous Christian service and what service you did as a brief career summary. Give
approximate dates:
Place Position Service Dates
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Degrees granted and date
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What influenced you to become amissionary? \3 ^ ^^
4-f^-elJ in L\it ijj'ii'li i'he lAJOi^k.
What Is your purpose in missions? Or what do you hope to accomplish on the mission
field?
Your own explanation in some detail might be influential in leading others into full-time service. (Use extra sheets if
you need more space):
Describe briefly jn"^tlinelorm the nature of your daily duties^orTthe'*^^: ^
ynali'ln cJio'/r -^'iQc^ekJy) ^ / '/w ^
Which of the following terms most nearly describes your missionary status?
Evangelist Bible College Teacher Bible Reader Public School Teacher Pilot.
mission equipment Maintenance
Homemaker Doctor Nurse Social Worker Music Teacher Radio
ministry Radio follow-up Christian Service Camp Linguistics Maintenance of
Benevolent Office Work Production of Bible
Production of Christian literature In the National Language Village Correspondence Courses
Evangelism Name other:
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PARENTS: ^ , Q. f
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What Christian service does he now do? 7^ cJl fS^i! ^ ^^h
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is she a Christian? Yes No Her occupation if employed outside the ^
home 7'e(lcj7-er'
What leadership positions or Christian service has she rendered to the local church? .
Do you have relatives in mission work? Yes No 7S^d/7So 7"
If so, please list their names, location, kinship and details on a separate sheet with a brief explanation of their
missionary activity.
FORWARDING AGENT: rv-/nvvMnuiiNva /av3ci>i i . / ,
Name
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Number and Street. 77>. ^r} Ma r 1/ hel/e.-UM city <. / o /n
state TT n. Phone 7/J ~ '///7
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Number &Street ^SF//e:/7s. ^vV/gfitate X/J.
What duties are performed by the forwarding agent?
Should money be sent to the forwarding agent only? ^ /SS/^>/7 ^ ^I
Does the forwarding agent receive asalary? /7O In what form should funds be sent? o/fe<zUs
Please give the full name of the missinn-I ^/CCcxi.[ fO 71 {J ^
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Does the mission have official tax exempt status?
Please give details of HOW checks should be written to this mission: /^.'PX7y~X^ / /J^ir/CCL
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If funds are to besent directly to the missionary on the mission field, please explain thedetails of HOW to do it, so we
can give your explanation to HORIZONS readers and others who may inquire. A// Ypp. P?J3-
s/idCc/d /)e S e/'X' AJ) rc u nu r /n rcOa^ lA; nc?
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Mission Services Association is depending upon you to keep her Informed regarding your missionary activity.
Thanks so very much; you are the BEST source for your information we know, so you are a vital partner.
If you have additional information that you think will be helpful to the staff of MSAin preparing news stories about
your ministry, please feel free to send it. MSA is depending upon you. Thanks.
Dave and Becky Altman
Central Africa Mission
P.O. Box 223
Eiiettsvilie. IN. 47429
Mission Services
Indiana Regional Center
2600 Rockford Lane
Rokomo, In 47902
News Item;
Anniversaries:
Dave and Becky Altman began their eleventh year with the Eiiettsvilie
Christian Church, Eiiettsvilie, In., July 17th.
Missions:
Dave and Becky (Nice) Altman have become recruits to the Zimbabwe
Christian College, Harare, Zimbabwe. The Altmans recently began their 11th
year with the Eiiettsvilie Christian Church, Eiiettsvilie, In., which will be their
sponsoring church. The family (including the four children) spent the
summer of 1986 in Zimbabwe. Dave taught at the college and the family
served both the school and the local church. The Altmans were invited to
return to the college where Dave will assume both teaching and
administration responsibilities and the family will have an active role in the
college life and the church. The older children, Beth & Bill, will continue
college here in the States. Lisa and Danny will accompany their parents to
Africa. The Altmans plan on leaving in January. 1988. They are available
for speaking engagements for Missions Rallies, Faith Promises, and Sunday
services. Churches interested in supporting this work may contact them at:
Central Africa Mission, Dave &Becky Altman, P.O. Box 223, Eiiettsvilie, In.
47429
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In October, 1985. the elders of the Ellettsville Christian Church
ulleied rny larnily and rne a Uirec monlii sabbatical leave to Leach
in the Zimbabwe Christian College, Harare, Zimbabwe. The intitial
invitation came from Brother Jack Pcnnington, veteran missionary
to Zimbabwe and Principal of the Zimbabwe Christian College.
Brother Pennington approached our elders who, in turn,
approached my wife and me with the invitation to teach in
Africa.
Needless to say, it took a very short period of time for the
Altmans to make a decision, Plans began to develop rapidly in the
following months. The Ellettsville Christian Church opened a
special account for our trip and an offering was taken in the
spring to cover our expenses. The Lord provided through this
congregation's love for missions, in May, 1986, we left the States
for the "dark" continent and spent three wonderful months in
Zimbabwe. Each of the six Altmans had specific tasks and goals
for the summer. We were changed for life!
/^Before we left Africa, Brother Pennington extended,.an,invitation to
jus to return to Zimbabwe and assume responsibiTitles ' in
/administration and teaching. After our return we spent three
months, in prayer over this decision, Many factors had to be
studied and weighed. We were in our tenth year with the
Ellettsville Christian Church. We were happy in the church and in
the community. Our children were raised here and this was
home. Our two older children (Beth &Bill) would have to remain
in the States to complete their college education. We would not
see our parents and other family members for several years. On
and on the list of considerations went.
in November, 1986, the Penningtons visited our home while on
furlough. We talked and prayed at length about the ministry at
the Zimbabwe Christian College. We realized that it was
treasonable and wise to make the move to Afica. We had been
/ prepared for the task through many years in various ministries in
I the States. Our ten years at Ellettsville completed that
preparation. Our conclusion was, "We must go."
/
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W.e-^p!an. to.-.leaye for Zim.babwg in January, 1988, the Lord
willing. Between now and our departure we will be engaged in
continuing our ministry at the Ellettsville Christian Church and
securing support for the mission work. The Ellettsville Christian
Church, where we begin our eleventh year July, 198'7, is . our
sponsoring church. This missions-minded congregation has
encouraged us every step of the way in our decision and plans for
Zimbabwe.
Jack Pennington, present Principal of the Zimbabwe Christian
College, stated in a letter to the Elders of the Ellettsville Christian
Church; "We would consider it a blessing if the Lord was to open
the door for them (the Altmans) to return and work with the
college.-.."
In a letter to area churches the Ellettsville Elders said: "We, the
Elders support and encourage Dave Altman and his family in their
service to the Zimbabwe Christian College in Harare, Zimbabwe.
We request your prayer, encouragement and financial support for
this mission work."
We sense the urgency in returning to Zimbabwe as soon as possible
in order to continue the work of teaching and leading. Our hope
and prayer is that the days of evangelism will continue to flourish
in Zimbabwe.
We are available to meet with Missions Committees, Elders, and
Ministers of churches desiring to expand their mission outreach.
You may contact us at the following addresses:
Central Africa Mission
Dave & Becky Altman
Box 223
Ellettsville, Indiana 47429
(812) 876-1009 (home); or 876-6500 (office)
Our Forwarding Agents are:
A1 & Brenda Norris
4650 Marybelle Way
Bloomington, Indiana 47401
(812) 876-1117
Dave's eduidtionaI background
Bachelor of Sacred Literature degree from Great Lakes Bible College,
1967.
Master of Arts from Lincoln Christian College, 1973.
Additional hours in Classical Greek at Indiana University,
While at Great Lakes Dave served as class president for one year
and Student Council President for two years. He graduated as
class Salutatorian.
Becky's (formerly Becky Nice) educational background
Milligan College, two years majoring in math and music.
Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne.
Studies at Great Lakes Bible College.
Studies at Lincoln Christian College.
Their Ministries
Youth Minister with the Greenfield Road Church of Christ, Berkley,
Mich., 1962-63.
Weekend ministry with the North Scott Christian Church, Angola,
In., 1963-65.
Ministry with the Novesta Church of Christ, Cass City, Mich.,
1966-69.
Bell Ridge Christian Church, Paris, 111. 1959-73 (while at Lincoln)
Southern Hills Christian Church, Shreveport, La., 1973-77 (new
church work).
Ellettsville Christian Church, Eilettsville, In., July, 1977 to
present.
They also v/orked at Lake James Christian Assembly for two
summers while in college. Dave was the Assistant Manager for
one summer and Becky was the camp secretary both years.
Becky has served with Dave with her major areas being music and
youth. She has_ accompanied numerous choirs, singing groups,
and sciolists.
Becky has been the directing Teacher for the Ellettsville Christian
Pre-School for ten years (enrollment: 50).
Community Activities
Becky has been organist for Chandler Funeral Home for several
years. She has served on several school committees and has
chaperoned both the Swing Choir and the band for numerous
activities.
Dave has been the President of the Parent Teacher Organization at
the Junior High School and vice-president of the Band Boosters.
He serves as treasurer for the R-BB Ministerial Association; serves
on the Human Rights Committee for the Stonebelt Council; and is
on the Program Committee for Ellettsville's Sesquicentennial. Both
Dave and Becky have had active roles in the community.
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computer art by Daniel R, AUman
Volume One - Number One
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CENTRAL AFRICA
MISSION
ZIMBABUIE CHRISTIAN
C0LLE6E
OAUlO RLTMRN
FAMILV
September, 1987
FAir-FMOT-roiri[JH
VHEV!!!! That is the-waywe felt when the summer months were over. We looked back
on two weeks of Church camp at Hilltop Christian Assembly, seven Vacation Bible
Schools, the North American Christian Convention, one week-long seminar, and
several speaking engagements at churches. This was in addition to our normal
summer activities in a busy congregation. But. who said raising support for mission
work would be easy?
Here is a summary of what is (or has) takin g place this fall;
September 20 Harris Prairie Christian Church, Granger, In., all day
September 27 Neapolis Church of Christ, Neapoiis, Oh., all day
October 4 LakeRidge Christian Church, Paris, 111., a.m.
Solsberry Christian Church. Solsberry, In. p.m.
October U Centerton Christian Church, Centerlon, In., a.m.
Little Cincinnati Christian Church. Bloomfield, In., p.m.
October 18 Ellettsville Christian Church, Ellettsville, In., all day for
Missions Bay
November 10 Great Lakes Bible College, chapel speaker: missions club
November 15 Volonia Christian Church, Volonia, In., a.m.
IICET'S BHD PABABLl
In May of 1986 Dave, Lisa, and Danny were leaving for Zimbabwe.
Beth. Bill, and I were waiting until Bill graduated before we joined them.
Our family had never been separated this way. so it was a very
interesting time for all of us. We were excited, but apprehensive also. As
we took Dave and the two younger children to the airport we were all
busy getting our last words said to each other. Lisa had avery specially
message for me. She said. "Mom. don't forget to feed my bird and water^
him." 1hurriedly answered. "Oh. don't worry, we won't forget." Lisa had
received the bird as a gift from a friend and Chirpy was very important
to her. She had often mentioned to me at home that 1 must not forget
this task. Well. Beth. Bill, and 1 went on home and got busy with .
graduation, our own packing, grandparents coming, etc.. and. sure jj
enough, one day 1looked atthe cage and there was Chirpy lying lifeless ([
on the bottom of the cage. My heart sank. How could 1 possibly have let
this happen when 1knew how much Lisa loved her bird? My little girl
was clear on the other side of the world and the least 1 could have done
was to feed and water her bird. That night 1went to prayer meeting and
as 1 entered the building one of my friends said. "Well. Becky, how are
you doing?" 1 just burst into tears and told her how terrible 1 felt. 1
decided 1 couldn't tell Lisa about the bird on the phone so 1 would wait
until 1 got there to break the bad news.
Dave called to ask us to bring some items and Lisa got on the phone. Of
course, she repeated her instructions to me to be sure and take care of
the bird. Needless to say. I felt like a real loser. When we got to
Zimbabwe 1told Lisa what had happened and promised to replace her pet
with another one when we returned home.
The next spring, around April. 1 was preparing a talk for a ladies'
group at the Southside Christian Church in filoomington. Ind.. and was
considering all the events of our trip to Africa, our decision to return,
and the many scriptures that had influenced our decision. 1 read again
the familiar story of Jesus telling His disciples good-bye as He prepared
to make the long journey home to be with His Father. As 1 was
contemplating all of these things a tremendoi^paiailej^f events came
tomy heart andmind. As 1rememberld'iiie oira 1 cdncTudSd there were
two reasons why Lisa chose this as the last request to make of me: first,
because of the love she had for the bird, it was vitally important to her
that 1 fulfill her request; and secondly, because she knew me well
enough to know it was the one thing 1 just might forget to do. Then 1
thought of what Jesus said to His disciples before He ascended into \
Heaven: "Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the
name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy; Spirit, and teaching
them to obey everything 1 have commanded you. And surely 1 am with
1 you always, to the very end of the age." Athought struck me full force.
Could Jesus have chosen this as His last request of us for the same two
/ reasons that Lisa chose her last request? Did He say it because it was
/ extremely important to Him because of the great love He has for all
/ people of the world, and did He also know us well enough to know this is
/ the one thing we might neglect to do?
There is a whole world of people needing to be fed the Word of God. the
L^ood news of Jesus, and if we don't feed them they will end just like
/Y/Chirpy-lifeless and with no hope for anything else. When Ithink of how"^
^/\ awful I felt when I failed Lisa, how much worse will we Christians feel il
' we don't share the Life-giver with those who are lost?
COLLEGE UPDATE
We received a letter from Marcia Kay Thompson on
September 15 stating that the newc1assf<X)m"^uilding is
coming along pretty well. She said, The outside of the
classrooms are done and they are ready to start
plastering inside. Jp iass has helped JackjPennington)
with the electrical work and has done s^e in tKe" church
building."
The building will have ll\ree classrooms which will be a
great asset to the collegeT^Sffifremodeling will be done
in the main building to increase the number of students
we will be able to have enrolled.
ACC0UNTA91LIT7
The Bible states .in Hebrews
13:17, "Obey your leaders, and submit
to tbem; for they keep watch over your
souls, as those who will give an account.
Let them do this with joy and not with
grief, for this wouldbe unprofitable for
you."
Over the past several months
much discussion has centered
on the mishandling of God's
funds through lack of
accountability. For every
ministry that fails in this area j
there are hundreds that ij
willingly submit to authority.
We will be held accountable
by the Eldership of the
Ellettsville Christian Church.
Reports will continually be
given to them by both us and
our forwarding agents, Mr. and
Mrs. A1 Norris. The Elders will
also be willing to speak with
anyone about these bi-monthly
reports.
I Both the Altmans and the
[Elders feel good about this
Iarrangement. We will also be
submiting ourselves to the
Central Africa Mission Board in
Africa and America.
/
SNROLLMBNT UP
^"When we were in Zimbabwe last year the student body
numbered This April three students
graduated, twelve new students began in May, which
brings thetot^enroHmyit..tq^th^^i^^
When you corisTder ihaf'three years ago less than a
dozen men were studying at the college we can just
praise God for the growth and vision of the churches of
Zimbabwe.
When the potential for 'the future is
considered WOW!!!!l
PRA713R SBQUBST
We ask you to pray for several missionaries, including
/the Altman family, that the Resident Permits will receive
j approval very soon. Those in the country cannot stay
'unless these are approved (they expire every two years)
and new recruits (like us) cannot enter the country
without these Permits. A good friend. Bud Vanest, shared
this verse with us. "the kings heart is in. the hand of the
LORD. AS THE RIVERS OF WATER: HE TURNETH IT WHITHERSOEVER HE
WILL (Proverbs 21:1).
Our established budget calls for^j4,000 per m^th for bothour own expenses
and the additional funds that we WilP^ut directly into the Zimbabwe
Christian College. Here is the ana.Qual, that is cpmmited. for sure:
^Ellettsville $1500.00
Sherwood Oaks 108.00
Spencer 100.00
Neapolis, Ohio 75.00
Helping Hands Missionary
Circle, Savannah. Ga. 20.00
Dr. and Mrs. D. Campbell 100.00
Total Amount $1903.00
*The Elletlsville congregation comniilled $2500.00 per month on a Faith
Promise Day. but the amouni that is guaranteed by the Missions Committee
is $1500.00 per month. The Northside Christian Church has made a
committment to support us. but we have not received a definite amouni yet.
Several of the above churches have given considerable one-time gifts in
addition to regular support. We would also like to thank these churches for
one-time gifts: Swiiz City C.hristian Cnurcn, Soutnsiue Chrsstian Churc.h.
Novesta Church of Christ, Deck's Grove Christian Church. Maple Grove
Christian Church. Ellettsville First Baptist, and the Kansas Christian Church
(Oklahoma). We also thank the Ellettsville Senior Citizens, the R-BB Family
Store, and the Christian Student Fellowship at Indiana University. Several
individuals have also contributed to our one-time expenses - We say.
"Thank You Very Much,"
Central Africa Mission
P.O. Box 223
Ellettsville, Indiana 47429