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"AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST" IN CENTRAL AFRICA. (II Corinthians 5:20)
Volume 7 February, 1973 Number ]
SIXTEEN ADULTS DIE AT AMIN VILLAGE
In the December issue of the Zambia Messenger we told about the men from the Bemina Church of Christ
going to Amin, a neighboring village, to preach. Under the direction of the Holy Spirit these men have made
a powerful witness for Christ there and the number attending has continually increased.
It was a very sad day for Satan a few weeks ago when sixteen adults died to their life of sin and sub
mission to his power. But the angels in heaven sang and there was great rejoicing as they were bom again
into God's Kingdom. We thank God for the opportunity to witness this ingatherin g of souls to J esus.
When the rains came, the pole and grass roof of the old building where these people were meeting caved
in. They are now in the process of reconstructing the building in which to meet and praise God. Along with
the leaders from Bernina we will be assisting this new church with leadership training and encouraging them
to begin doing their own preaching, etc. Please don't forget to pray for these new Christians as they meet
the resistance of Satan.
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MIENGWE CHURCH BUILDING
HEARS COMPLETION
The Miengwe church at the Government
Resettlement Scheme has received a special
commendation from the Government Rural Plan
ning Officer and the Government Public Works
Department for having the "finest building in
the Scheme" built by local men. The church
contracted a local villager to make the bricks
and lay them under Dean's supervision. Much
of the labor has been provided by the men of
the church who have donated their time. The
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Mcngwe building under construction.
Congregation has engaged in a stewardship
program with each member pledging according
to his means to pay for the bricks and the con
tractor. They have all done a good job and are
proud of their accomplishment.
We have helped them with the cement and
window frames from Mission funds. The roofing
which is now on has been provided by the
Youth Class from the Pinetown Church of
It
Dean leaving for Mengvve.
Christ, Pinetown, North Catolinaj through a
special project. The building will soon be
completed and the Christians will no longer
have to meet in the barn where they have met
for the past year.
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'Time to gel a sermon ready for Sunday.
PRINTING FOR
THE LORD
by Jim
Just a few days ago when we were home
for Christmas holiday Cindy and I went to
Kitwe (about forty miles from Ndola) to help
Bill Brant and Sue Dietsch print some books.
Of course we didn't get to run the press, but
^e sure got to help. We helped fold the pages,
^They have an electric folding machine that
is really neat.) Then after all of the folding
was done the books had to be put together. We
Were elected. Bill and Sue also print tracts,
song books, and lesson
books. I had worked with
Bill and Sue before this.
I do enjoy printing and
think it is fun but we
are also working for the
Lord. "And whatever you
do or say, let it be as a
representative of the
Lord Jesus and come
with him into the pre-
sence of God the Father
to give him your thanks."
(Colossians 3:17) 'Work
hard and cheerfully at
Ball you do, just as though
you were working for
the Lord merely
for your master." (Colos-
Jlm helping at sians 3:23) (These trans-
Zambia Christian lations are from the Liv-
Press. ing Bible.)
Not only did we do printing, but we also
went to a village called Masaiti (commonly
known as the Blind Village). This is a village
for the blind and handicapped. Well, we and the
Brants and Sue went out there with some
Christmas presents. They were twenty-five
pound bag of com meal, salt, small dried fish,
corn, bread, beans and cokes for everybody.
The children got little packets of candy. We
had a service and boy can they sing! I really
Jim and David admiring llieir new puppy.
enjoyed the service and the giving that was
the best part. "And I was a constant example
to you in helping the poor; for I remembered the
words of the Lord Jesus, It is more blessed
to give than receive." (Acts 20:35) "Everyone
must make up his mind as to how much he
should give. Don't force anyone to give more
than he really wants to, for cheerful givers are
the ones God prizes." (2 Corindiians 9:7)
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if' Christmas is over for another year and the New Year has
^ come and is passing with the usual speed one notices with
^ advancing year. I used to think my mother made rather odd
__ statements about the years flying by because I, couldn't wait
^ grow up. Now that I've reached that "grown-up" age so
jMt attractive to children, I make rather odd statements myself! It
If seem that 1972 has disappeared at an alarming rate of
speed and when I look back over the year and see the accom-
plishraents made in the work here in Zambia, I pray that the
i ' Lord is pleased. Sometimes we seem so busy with never enough
3^'.-.- ^-yf' time to do all that we want to do, and yet the Lord is able to
I bless our efforts and we see Him add souls to the Kingdom. We
J-'v -- j j know that because of the prayers and dedication of our Chris-
^ tian brothers and sisters in America we are able to work for
^ here in Zambia. ^
In the year 1972, three new congregations have been estab
lished in the Ndola area at Bernina and Amin, and also at
Chilengwa by the Dclaneys. Larry and Judy Niemeyer have
gone to (he Northern Province and begun the preliminary steps waiK^
necessary to establishing congregations there. Dean and I meet
witii each of our congregations for classes every week. Kay JAn ^
Watts has started youth clubs at Lubuto and is also busy widi
extracurricular Christian groups at Chifubu Secondary School m j i
where she teaches Religious Knowledge. The Word of God is ^ F/Km M
being spread abroad. V A
However busy we seem to be we always wonder if we are jL
doing as much as we can. In 1973, it is our fervent prayer that 1 j
the Lord will be able to use us to our fullest capabilities and
that we will be willing to be used of Him. My New Year's reso- ^
lution for 1973 will be that I will not be slack in my work for
Him and leave it for others to do. (John 9:4; Romans 12:1-2) Cindy enjoying her piano.
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April, 1973 Number 2
Leadership Training Receives Top Priority
When we arrived in Zambia in 1967, the number
of Churches of Christ here could be counted on your fingers.
Our first term was spent surveying and starting churches in
new areas which seemed most promising. Sincereturning this
term, three more churches have been started. We now feel
that top priority should be given to leadership training and
firmly establishing the existing congregations. Starting churches
is a relatively easy Job and something that can be done in a
short period of time. However to establish the churches that
have been started takes considerably more time and work.
If churches that have been started arc not trained well and
^^^rounded in the faith, then there is little lasting value to tlie
Aork. Evidence of this can be seen in many areas, botli on
the mission field ^d in the States, where the techniques of teaching leatlership class that meets
mass evangelism have been employed to win thousands ol . . c? i .
people only to be left floundering wiU. tio leadership or "leach- Lubl.lo every Sunday evening,
ing them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you." If the Church of our Ix>rd is going to make a strong wit
ness in the world of darkness, the Christians must be able to "give an answer to every man that asks ... a reason of the hope
that is in (them). . .* This is the reason we and the other missionaries with Z. C. M are spending time developing materi^s
and teaching'falthful men who shall be able to teach others also."
We are not saying that there is no longer a need for establishing new churches. In Ndola alone there are at least five areas
where churches should be started right now, not to mention four Copperbelt cities and vast outlying areas where we still have
no churches.
We have had leadership courses with all churches since they were started, but our efforts are being intensified and a curri
culum of programmed studies is being prepared and followed so the leaders get a broader comprehension of the Bible and how
to apply it to their lives and the lives of their people. The time will come in all newly developing countries, Zambia Included,
when the missionary is no longer wanted. We must prepare the churches now with teaching and materials so when that time
comes, they will be able to carry on the task of evangelismwithout diificulty. Please pray for us and our fellow - workers as we
work at this monumental task.
Men from Bernina and Baluba (formerly
known as Amin) mod for joint leadership class
every Friday night.
wrajiijsm
Miengwe farmers take lime from their work
to attend church leadership classes every
Thursday afternoon.
Jim helping out at home during school
vacation.
Train Up A Child
by Kay Watts
The Bible says to 'train up a child in the way he should
go and when he is old, he will not depart &om it.* As these
words apply to the training of a child at home, they also apply
to training young people in the church. Because we see a need
for the young people in our churches to be growing up in the
Lord, we are trying to develop programs which will Involve
them in the work of the Church.
A few months ago a youth club was started for the young
people at Lubuto and the response from the teenagers was
enthusiastic. In recent weeks another group has been estab
lished at Miengwe and also one at the Kawama church with
whichthe Charles Delaney family also works.
Youth Club members at Miengwe in front
of the church building.
We are still trying to develop a program thai will most
effecUvely reach this age group and strengthen themin Christ.
Usually each week there is a craft period and the club mem
bers really enjoy this time. It is sometimes hard for us to
realize that they have never bad the opportunity to do things
like this before and simple crafts bring them much pleasure.
One project was making African dolls and all of our mission
ary women in Ndola helped in the advance work of cutting
patterns and clothes for thedolls.
Crafts generally occupy the opening part of theyouth club
time and then is followed by a period of singing choruses and^.
working on memory work. We spend several minutes drilling
on the verse to be learned for the following week; then the last
part of our time together is devoted to studying God's Word.
Although we have thus far been pleased by the response
of those involved, we see msiny ways In which we would like
to improve the program. It is of littlevalue if it disbands when
the missionaries go on furlough or to work in other areas.
We want to see the men and women of the churches taking an
interest and an active part in the youth clubs. We want to en
courage the young people themselves to take active roles of
leadership in the youth clubs preparatory to leadership roles
theywill one day beassuming in thechurches.
These are some of the goals for which we are working
and we believe themto beof value. But of course in all things
our primary goal is to lift up Christ because we realize that if
Christ be lifted up, He tvlU draw all men old and young
to Him.
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'All aboard.'
LADIES AT THE CONFERENCE(See Judy's DJary) ready
to get in the Peugect truck for their trip home. This vehicle
serves as family car, utility truck and bus. Purchased at the
beginning of this term, it has been one of the most valuable
and versatile piecesof equlpmait we have.
Ninety-five women line up ready to be
served dinner at conference.
Wliat's cooking Cindy?
A Note From Cindy
Everything is a hassel at school this term. I must say I
dislike school and being away from my parents and David,
but 111 make the bestof It ifyou pray for me.
In the middle of every school term we have a free week
end. Since it is too far for me to go home, I am invited to
a girl friend's home in Thika, Kenya, about ninety miles from
Rift Valley Academy. Her name Is Cheryl Foreman. She is
from London, Ontario, Canada.
I want to tell you a little bit about my hobby, which is
cooking. I lovetocook; anything, mainmeals, desserts, bread,
etc. In the picture I am making pumpkin bread with hk)m.
Last year the sixth grade at K. V. A. bad a hobby show. I
enter^ with my cooking. I made brownies and Jam tarts
and won second prize. I thought they were pretty good and
although I hate to admit it, 1 was proud of myself. I enjoy
cooking for other people, ^^hcn people are sick or something
like that, I like to cook for them. I would enjoy getting some
recipes if you would send them to me,
Please pray for Jim and me. Welove you.
JUDY'S DIARY
Several weeks ago Betty Delaney and I decided we would
like to have a combined day of fellowship for our different
women's groups. The women were \'eiy enthusiastic when we
approached them with it, and agreed that It would be a bless
ing for all of us. We had a similar fellowship day in 1970,
but at that time the missionaries in Ndola and Kitwe planned
and paid for everything. This time we decided the women
themselves should plan everything, as well as paying for it.
The time had come for us to see if our past years of teaching
and showing them how things could be accomplished were
successful.
Each women's group pickedone representative to meet with
Kay. Judy and Belly singing al Ladies Conference.
Beity and me and make the plans. At our first
meeting we told them we wanted them to make the
plans and tell us what they wanted us to do. We
made a few suggestions, and they did the rest.
They asked both of us and Kay Watts to speak,
and one lady from each church was asked to bring
a few words of greeting to thegroup. Each church
chosetheir own representative to do this.
The women were all of different tribes and langu
ages, but thev were able to work together and com-
firomise their own suggestions. For instance one
ady wanted to begin the day at 8:00 a.m.; another
at 2:00 p.m. They compromised and chose 10:00
to begin the day and 4:00 p.m. to close.
One of the biggest problems in a meeting of this type Is feeding everyone. We suggested Just a light lunch, sandwiches, or
somtihing that dian't have tobecooked. Hut this was one suggestion they didn't like! So they worked out a plan whereby each
woman attending would pay a given amount and the committee would buy meat and each woman would give a bowl of mealie
meal with which to make the nshima. We told them we would provide the drinks for everyone. The food and money were col
lected ahead of time, and the l.ubuto women cooked the meat and some vegetables that morning before the meeting began. The
nshima was cookedby twowomen fromeachchurch at twelve o'clock.
I'romptlv at 10:00 Betty ledthegroup in an opening song. There were nearly one hundred women present, the largest gather
ing of just women for any meeting we've ever had. Many could not attend because of young children, or illness, but there were
many who came who have not been faithful in their church attendance. We hope and pray that the fellowship and the messages
of the dayinspired them toa closer walk with (Jod. Each representative from the different churches brought a greeting, and some
preached a short devotional based on a favorite verse of scripture. Each church had one or two special messages in song and
did an outstanding job. Manv oflhewomai participating were doing so for the very first lime, but es'ery one did what they were
asked to do, and many did more.
.After the noon meal the women cleaned the church, swept the floors and carried dishes and bottles to the back so that when
we started again at 2:00, thebuilding wasas clean as it had been that morning.
.\t the end of the dav, the womenall agreed it had been a wonderful conference, '{"he next day many of the men told us that
their wives had come homethat e\-ening and preached to them what they had heard.
<)f course anv meeting of this size has its problems, but they were worked out, and just as we learn by our mistakes, we feel
that the .Africans will too. and the next conference will be e\eu bigger and better. We were all happy with the way they worked
togetherand are confident that theday was a spiritual blessing to all.
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Volume 7 June, 1073 Number 3
DISAPPOINTMENT AT LUBUTO
Ndola missionaries meet each Wednesday
night to discuss and pray about victories and
problems.
We have recently faced one of our biggestdisappointments
since being In Zambia and we feityouwould like to know about
it. Among our first converts in 1968 were two men and their
families whom we have watchedgrow in faith and Bible know
ledge, many times being thrilled at their dedication and per
sistence. They were made elders and during difficulties and
discouragements in the Lubuio congregation thesetwo men were
always there, even though they lived fourmilesfrom the church
building. They faithfully attended leadership training classes
and did most of the teaching and preaching. It was with these
men that 1 knelt to pray that Cod would lead us to one man
in Lubuto who could effectively witness within the community
since they lived so far away. It was with these men that we
r^oiced when Mr. and iVIrs. Masausa Phiri were baptized and
began Immediately to bring people from homes surrounding
the church building to services. The Phiris continued to work
hard winning others to the Lord and those whomthey won
began working to win still others and causing great r^oiclng
among us all - or so we thought. \Vhat we did not know was
that jealousy had reared its ugly head and was hard at work
in the hearts of these two men who had faithfully worked so hard. The enthusiasm of the newChristians along with their new
ideas for more effective church growth scared these elders into thinking they were going to lose control of the situation. Even
though they had prayed for church growth, they could not cope with it when it came. Soon their resentment became evident to
everyone. \Mien we tried to discuss the situation with them, they became angry and walked away saying there was nothing to
talk about. The next Sunday they resigned as elders and stopped attending the leadership classes. Since that time they have
attended services, but have refused to participate in any way. It is disappointing to see those whomwe thought were reaching
spiritual maturity turn again to act like children. We have again and again asked ourselves where we failed or what we did
wrong. Muchtime has been spent in prayer about the problem, but there seems to be little or no change in their attitudes.
((.antinued on next
DRUMS
by
Jackie Brant
Tke blackness of night is patterned
With fires from each African kraal.
And the sudden throb of drums is heard
Sounding an ancient call.
At the rythmic beat, I tremble.
For their pounding grows faster until
Through the inky gloom of the shadows
They echo from hill to hill.
'Come,' they beckon the people,
'The long dull day is through.'
'Here by the warmth of the firelight.
There is drink and pleasure for you.'
Then through the fields and pathways
Drawn by the spell of the drum.
Many who fear the terrors of dark
Put aside their fear and come.
Hour after hour through the night
I hear the shouting andMn,^
As urging them on with their ceaseless beat
The drums chant a message of sin.
With the dawn the African sun
Beams down on each African head.
As they go to their huts with downcast eyes
And heart and feet of lead.
Empty, and knowing not why.
They return to their fields to toil.
And they try to bury the shame of the night
As they dig in the African soil.
Through the heat of the day they work.
But with the last rays of the sun.
Like an animal trapped, with no will to
resist.
They are caught by the beat of the drum.
They find no release from it's spell
For it's all they have ever known.
And all of the etnl deeds they have done
Can be traced to its timeless drone.
But more vibrant than African drums.
That are calling them night and day
I can hear the anguishing, searching hearts.
Crying, 'Show us a better way.'
Oh, God, my own heart is wrung
By the plight of your lost ones here.
They are shackled and bound by ancient
sins
That have called them year after year.
Naught else but the blood of Christ
Can remove their guilt and shame.
If they die in sin without knowing of Him,
It is we who are to blame.
We must bring them the good news of Christ,
Convincing them of His love.
We must tell them of the blood-bought road
To the Father's home above.
And into their hearts we must plant
With infinite patience and care
The Word of God, that it may take root.
Nurtured with faith and prayer.
For the still, small voice of God
Shall silence the drums in the night.
And the glorious Gospel of Christ shall
change
Their darkness to peace and light.
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DOLLAR
DEVALUATION
and
BORDER CRISIS
Wtien the U.S. Dollar was devalued, we automatically
took a ten percent cut in saleiry and service funds because
Zambian current^ was not devalued, making the dollar worth
less when exchangedfor Zambian currency. At about the same
time the border between Rhodesia and Zambia was closed
due to a political crisis. This cut off the main route for Zam
bia's imports and caused her to seek other routes. The ex
pense of this has been passed on to the consumer making the
cost of living, which was already more than double that in the
U.S., take a sharp rise. Alr^y we have felt the financial
pinch due to these developments. At times like this we are
doubly grateful for the faithful prayers and support given in
behalf of our work. Thank you for being concerned in these
matters.
DISAPPOINTMENT AT LUBUTO
(Continued from front page)
Disappointments like this are common anywhere the work
of our Lord Jesus Christ is progressing. We do not despair
but praise His name for the victories won. The Lubuto con
gregation continues to grow in every respect in spite of this
difficulty. Hiere are baptisms almost weekly, theleadership
class is larger than it has everbeen and last week Judy had
thelargest ladies* group ever to meetat Lubuto.
Among
the
ChuRches
Mlcngwe - has finally completed their newbuilding and mem
bers have cleanedofftheplot. At present numerical growth
is at a stand-still. We are hoping to have an evangelistic
meeting theresoon which should spark newinterest.
^^rnina - is having difficulty obtaining a plot for a perma
nent building but the congregation continues to grow. Last
week they held a four day preaching rally which the lea
ders report has strengthened the church. Several new peo
ple have recendy been baptized into the 1-ord Jesus Christ.
Baluba has experienced growth in interest and attendance
in the past few weeks. When I attended the men's leader
ship class last night a group of women were gathered want
ing to know if Judy would come and start a women's
class with them.
Lubuto - - (Reportedon page one) is In the process of building
a fence around thechurch plot to keepvandals from break
ing windows and writing on the building.
Cindy and David learning to read.
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by Jim
1 Just got home from a nice game of golf and really had
fun. I had a pretty good game hut then I do have my bad
days.
In the States my grandfather got me interested in golf.
He took me out to play quitea bit and then I decided to save
up some money to buy a set of golf clubs. I saved and saved
and finally Dad took me to a sports shop, 1 picked out the
clubs I wanted and I have enjoyed the game very much. My
dad gave me his old golf bag and bought himself a new one.
In Zambia they have some really nice courses. My dad,
Charlie Delaney and I all have Honorary Membershipsat the
Ndola Coif Club. We try to go oncea week but sometimes we
are too busy. I think we are going to play tomorrow for the
last time before I go back to school.
Ac school wehave an arrangement at agolf club In Nairobi
for student membership and every Friday we go into Nairobi
and play.
In I Timothy 4 verse 8, the Bible says, "Bodily exercise
is good, but spiritual exercise Is much more Important and Is
a tonic for all you do.*(Llvlng Bible) I really enjoy sports
and especially golf, but spiritual ocerdsc Is much more impor
tant to me. In Psalm 1 verse 2 it says, "But they delight in
doing everything God wants them to, and day and night are
always meditating on his laws and thinking about ways to
follow him more closely." (Living Bible) To me this is one
of the most healthy spiritual exerdses. Soif we keep our bodies
fit, it will give us a dear mind to read and understand the
Bible better.
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Nearly every day I promise myself that before the day Is
over I willdean off mydesk. However nearly every night when
I go to bed I think to myself, 'I didn't dean off my desk."
Recdpts to be filed, account books to catchup, letters to answer,
lessons to be prepared, Important dates to be remembered, and
finally a couple of David's toys face tne each morning and
sometimes I smile as I walk by. As bookkeeper I have to keep
a completdy accurate account of all expenditures here in Zam-
bla and the books are audited each year. This means keeping
track of all receipts and expenses which for me Is an enjoyable
task and it is with a deep sense of satisfaction that the books
are balanced at the end of every month. This job, however
important, Is still of secondary Importance. Our primary con
cern here In Zambia Is teaching, and this takes up the greater
part of my time.
Xfost of you know that I am working with ladies' groups
In three of our congregations, Bernlna on Tuesday afternoon,
Lubuto on Wednesday afternoon, and Miengwe on Thursday^^^
afternoon. The groups are not large, usually between ten and
fifteen in attendance, but their Interest is keenand they are eager
to learn. In the past few months I have been encouraging
memory work and this has reaUy been a high point for the
women. For those of us who had memory verses as children, then gave jt up as we 'grew up," let me tell you about ray group
at Mdngwe on Thursday. Ofthe women present, three of them could read. These three were helping the others leam their ver
ses. One of the three had three children under four years, all tugging her skirt crying to go home. Another lady had her baby
on her back, crying with an ear Infection. The third had her baby with her, also crying, with conjunctivitis, a common eye
disease which has reached the epidemic stagehereIn Zambia. Nevertheless, these three women seemingly oblivious to the crying,
were all helping the others by reading the verses over and over again and having them repeat the words. But at the same time
they were patting their cryingchildren tryingto comfort them as best they could. Each of those women could have stayed home,
and knowing myself, had I been in the same situation, I probably would have. I sat there and asked myself, 'Why did they
come.' Why are theytryingso hard?" And the answer came from God's Word, "Study to.show thyself approved^ a workman that
needeth not to beashamed.' (2 Timothy2:15) These womai may not be able to quote that verse, they may not be able to read
It, but they are living It. How do we stand before Cod in this business of Bible study and memor,' work? This verse was not
written just for our children; it was written for every Christian in every corner of the world. We send our children to Sunday
School and they leam their memory verses and we are proud of them, and rightly so, but remember the verse that says, 'Except
ye become as little children. . .7 I will let you finish it and find it in the Scriptures, and taking a lesson from the women of
Mlcngwe, as theywould say,'Leam It by your head."
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"AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST" IN CENTRAL AFRICA. (II Corinthians 5:20)
Volume 7 August, 1973 Number 4
DON'T FENCE ME OUT
This Is the song peo
ple in Lubuto township
may be singing. And cer
tainly the Christians at Lu
buto have no desire to
fence out those who wish
to know and serve the Lord
_^esu8 Christ. But there is
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build. It is these very peo
ple whom the Church
hopes to reach with the
Gospel so theycan be con
victed of sin, rlgbteousness
and salvadon.
written on and the roof Is
covered with stones, sticks Lubuto men outside r
and large clods of dirt. {It
is a favorite trick to throw
something on the metal roof during a service. The effect Is
a noise similar to a bomb exploding over your head.) Then
last month thieves broke Into the church and stole the two
inside doors. Something obviously had to be done so the
church members have erecteda six-foot security fence.
The Church Is here to help the people of the communUy,
but not by providing doors for the houses they are trying to
Lubuto men outside recently completed fence.
because he did not care.
,tly completed fence. watchlngthe
church grow, be was now
convinced that the people
were good and trying to
help others come to know God. He still hasn't repented and
turned to the Lord, but the Churchhas made an Impact on his
life and, we pray, upon the lives of many more. Thank you
for your prayers in behalf of the Zamblan Christians as they
realize the forces of Satan are constantlyworking against them
and as they grow spiritually to overcome bis power.
Views Of COPPERBELT CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE
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Youth Session
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Nine Were Baptized Into Christ
An Old Timer Doll of the Conference
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Dean preaching at Chiwala during One Day
Conferen ce.
Boluba ViMage
Part of Baluba congregation in front of the
church building.
SEWING
by Cindy
The last time I wrote in tlie newsletter I told
you about my hobby, cooking. Anotiier thing
that I enjoy is sewing. 1 admit tliat 1 am not
very good at it yet, but I am learning. I made
my first dress when I was about eight years old.
Of course I had a lot of help from Mom. After
that I just forgot all about it. I guess I was
happy to say 1 had made a dress. \Miile we
were in the U. S. for furlough, I started making
a scooter skirt which we knew was going to be
too big so I didn't finish it until we got back to
Zambia. \Vhen I finally got it finished, it was
too small! During our last school vacation I
did a lot of sewing and one thing I made was
a long dress. Thanks to a little help from Mom,
it was finished before I went back to school.
At R. V. A. there are different clubs for us to
join. Jim told you about being a member of the
golf club. Well, I am in a sewing club this term.
Each one of us must have scissors, safety pins,
straight pins, a pattern and material. I am
making another long dress for my project.
j.B.C. pResiC)ent visits zamBia
Dr. and Mrs. David L. Eubanks, the President of Johnson Bible College and his wife,
have just completed a visit to Zambia for three weeks. Brother Eubanks has conducted leader
ship conferences and given Scriptural expositions to both English and vernacular-speaking
groups throughout the country. Acompletereport with pictures will be featured in the October
Zambia Messenger.
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I ^ The annual Copperbelt Christian Conference is now history. This year the
0 attendance was well over that of last year, and the enthusiasm of the Christians
^ was felt by everyone. The Conference began on Sunday afternoon and ended Tues-
^ dayafternoon.
Cooking for such a large crowd is not easy especially when the main item is
^ ^ nshima, the staple food of Zamblans.
To cook this much nshima, fifty gallon
drums were cut down and used. In the picture you can see
men do this. It Is too muc^ for the women to stir, so the
about it, but everyone eidoys working together and seeing ^
just who can stir this stiff mixture the longest. As one of ^ \
the men said, "Some people are all talk and no muscle."
On Monday afternoon ^e men and women had separate ^yHbSk wWmEsB
sessions. In the ladies' session, theZambianwomen did the WaKKar
entire program themselves. This was another first for them; AW^BPak
last year Jackie Brant, Betty Delaney and I all spoke, but
this year one from Bernina, one from Lubuto, and one from
Kawama had the messages. Following this there was special '
music from several different congregations. Mssionaries '
literally trying to teach themselves of a job, and it
is a real joy and Messing to be able to see the fruits of your
labors over the years. We hope that before too much longer
the women will be leading their own Bible studies and pro-
grams the local church.
At the close of the Conference there were nine people
baptized into Christ. We pray that all who attended were
strengthened spiritually by the meetings together. Already
we hear people talking about "next year at the Conference,"
and we hope that even more people will be able to share in
this gathering. Men Cooking Nshima
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"AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST" IN CENTRAL AFRICA. (II Corinthians 5:20)
Volume 7 October 1973 Number 5
JOHNSON BIBLE COLLEGE
PRESIDENT VISITS ZAMBIA
Dr. David L Eubanks and hts wife Margaret came to
Zambia for a series of leadership conferences and a visit to
the Zambian churches. During their stay they visited work
in Kitwe, Livingstone, Lusaka, and Ndola. They also had
opportunity to visit the fabulous Victoria Falls which was
discovered by thepioneer missionary, DavidLivingstone.
As well as bringing messages ofinspiration andinstruction
to the Zambian churtm leaders, there were sermons delivered
In different churches and a series of Scriptual Expositions that
fed and inspired tlic missionaries, better equipping us for the
^task infront of us.
in spite of an extremely busy schedule the Zamblans
The Babanks' And Davis' Dean, Margaret, Jut^
and David
commented, 'You cheat us by not letting us hear him more.*
'He must stay and bring us more of these words from God."
The Kubanks' love in Christ for the people was evident
as they visited in the homes of the ChrisUans, eating nshima
and relish Zambian style, and the Zamblansresponded to that
love as theyopened theirhomes and heartsto their new friends
from America.
Neither the Zamblans or the missionaries were ready for
the parting good-byes when they left to return to the U. S.
Thelrvisit will stand in many minds asa memorable mountain-
top experience. May ourCodoflovegrant David and Margaret
countless blessings as they serve Him.
Mrs. Eubanks, Judy and Cindy greeting people
at Bemina
Ndola Leadership Conference
'i'he lAibiito Church of Chrisl hosted the Ndola Area
leadership Conference at which David Kiibanks brought
three messages. The Conference began on Friday evening
with 59 men present.
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Bemina Elder Ciodwin Kakoma welcoming Dr.
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After the opcnLig message on witnessing, cokes and local buns
(bread rolls) were served and a time ofvlsiting and fellowship
among the men climaxed the first session. The bed rolls were
broughtout andevervonesettleddownfortlienighi in the church
building. On Saturday morning tJie Lubuto women served tea
and bread for breakfast, after which Brother Eubanks brought
two more messages interspersed wltli singing and discussion
periods. 'I"he messages dealing with Overcoming Temptation
and tlie Work of the Holy Spirit are having a lasting impact
upon llie churches and their effectiveness lor the Ix)rd Jesus
(mrist. The Conference was climaxed by the repentance and
bapUsni of a man whosaid,"Ii is high lime I leave the ways of
Satan and start living for God who loves me."
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Dr. Eubanks and Dean Visiting with some of the
leaders.
Miengwe Building
Dedicated
The people at NDengwe have had their building completed
for some time, but have just recentlycompleted the painting and
final touches. The building was dedicated tothe glory oT God
with David Eubanks bringing a challenging message encour-
agmg tlie Christians to continue working together to build
God's Kingdom in Zambia. The Cliiwala, Masaili, and
l.iibuto congregations had delegations present for the service.
'I"he choirs brought special music and the dedication prayer
was offeredby one of the Miengwe dder.s.
The congregation was also encouraged by the attendance
and a brief message from the government counselor from the
NOengwe District and a letter from Chief Nkambo who sent
regrets for not attendingdue to illness.
^.^appy Christians in front ofnew building following
service.
Preaching School
Teacher
Bilson Phlri is a young man who bringsjoy to us because
of his dedication to the Lord. Bilsonstart^ attending services
and became a Christian at Lubuto when be was still a small
boy. Later he was among the top Bible students In Scripture
classes Kay Watts teaches at ChifiiDu Secondaiy School. Wlien
he completed his schooling, he received a Job teaching school
in a rural area about half-way between Ndola and Nliengwe.
Since there are no Churches of Christ in that area, we were
concerned about him. However, in the school where he teaches,
and in the surrounding area, he is referred to as "young
Jesus" by nianv who respect lilm for his strong (^iiristian
principles and the fact that he is a student and preacher of
Cod's word. Bilson Is truly making Impressions for the Ixard
which is cause for rejoicing among those who have known
and taught him in the past. Pray For him and the testimony
of faith which he gives day by day.
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Bilson Phlri
higlily respected,
in spite of his
ycudi, becasue
he preaches
and practi ces
\\hat he be
lieves.
Our School Vacation
OnJuly 21,1973, Jimand Iwereexcited about getting home.
We were to stop in Lusaka,Zambiaforabout six hours and then
fly on to Ndola. To our surprise Mom, Dad, David, and my
Uncle Chuck and Aunt Jan and mycousin Michael Johnson met
us at the airport in Lusaka. They had been in Zambia since
the 4tii ofJuly. Dad and Mom took them to different places.
Uncle Chuck who is a doctor wanted to see a mission hospital.
Dad and Mom look (hem to a mission station In the Western
Province ofZambia. Theyvisliedthe hospitaland Uncle Chuck
liked it very much. They also went to see Victoria Falls and
enjoyed that. Uncle Chuck, Aunt Jan, and Michael left Zambia
on the25th ofJuly which cametoofast to suit ine.
The 23rd of July President and Mrs. David Eubanks came.
Dr. Fmbanks is the President of Johnson BibleCollege, Knox-
vllle, Ttmnessee. Uncle David preached at quite a number of
our churches. Ihey abo went to Ijvingstone to see \'ictoria
Falls. A&er they went to Uvlogstone, Unde David visited
Lusaka, but Aunt Kay, Aunt Margaret and Dad came back
to Ndola. We had a nice time. 'J'lie F.ubanks left on the
12th of August.
we travell^ by carto Kenya. I am looking forward to seeing
all of vou people next year. Please pray for us during tliis
year of school.
Ix)ts of love, Cindy
P. S. Thanks for coming, Unde Chuck, Aunt Jan, Mlchad,
Uncle David, and Aunt Margaret.
Jim, Cindy and David
26th National Missionary Convention
Theme: God Is At Work
The Myriad
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Nov. 20, 21, 22, 23, 1973
Regi ster Now:
$2.50 One Person
5.00 Family
I t Sometimes dreams do come true and this past summer we've had a dream
0 realized when my sister and brother-in-law and nephew walked down the steps
^ ^ of the plane at Ndola airport. It's always a joy to meet a plane anywhere, but
when you are on another continent the sight of a close relative whom you have
jy1vtwt iiot seen for two years brings feelings that can't be described.
Xvlirp Jan and Chuck's visit was to be a short one so we tried to fit everything
^ ^ we wanted to show them into three weeks. Of course it took about three days
just for them to get adjusted to the time change.
Chuck had just finished his internship in Chicago and he wanted to see a mission hospital. Not
having one of our own in Zambia and not being able to cross the border into Rhodesia, we visited
Mukinge hospital, operated by the Africa Evangelical Fellowship. Not only do they have a hospi
tal, but they also operate a large secondary school for girls. We were graciously received by ^e
missionaries and enjoyed visiting in their homes. These mis- ^
sionaries drive five hours over bush roads to come into town.
We certainly appr^iated the convenience of living in the city
after our
No visit to Zambia is complete without a trip to Living-
stone to view Victoria Falls .so this was the next trip. We all '
agreed that travelling with two babies doesn't make for light ^ ^
packing! Michael and David were very good travellers and ^-
I'm. sure they enjoyed the Falls although neitlier of them said .
so. The visit was all too short and before we knew where the m. ^ -
time had gone, it was time to leave. They visited Bernina, 'ytr ' T' '
Chiwala, and Miengwe churches and got a taste of our life -iCK
and work here in Zambia. We hope they can come back again
and in this day of jet age travel, a visit to Africa is not out
of the realm of possibility, so why don't some of you consider
visiting the mission field you help support? The Christians
here love visitors from America and go all out to welcome ri. j rv i t u
them. So plan atrip to Africa; the planes are waiting. '"hn
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