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A Report From Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Courtney., Preparing To Enter
The Nuanetsl Area, Southern Rhodesia, Africa - May 2 4, 1963 -
November 22, 1963 Sailing Date For African Field
Equipment Secured For New Post
The call to serve in a completely primitive field, without
benefit of roads, has .made the purchase of a 4 wheel drive
vehicle a necessity.
After careful investigation and upon receiving recommenda
tions from the field, a Dodge 300, 4 wheel drive with winch,
has been ordered. The one ton truck is being equipped with
a Perkins (British manufacture) Diesel engine. The diesel en
gine was ordered to offset the high fuel cost in Africa. Gas
oline is 751? per gallon as opposed to for diesel. Many
of the missionaries who are now serving in the Rhodesias are
driving more than 20,000 miles per year. The difference in
fuel cost will be considerable and will justify the installation
of the diesel power plant.
A 2500 watt generator has been donated to the Nuanetsi
Mission by Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Creek. The generator will
be used for simple lighting and for visual education. Mr. and
Mrs. Merle Schroeder are purchasing a large calibre rifle
needed for personal protection. Mr. and Mrs. ElDon Hoven
have purchased a Volt/Amp. meter for equipment maintenance
on the field. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Simms of Indiana have giv
en us a timing light. Mr. and Mrs. James Stock will provide
a chain saw. Mr. and Mrs. Don Cowles have given us a
small revolver for personal protection. Roberta Carpenter has
given us a treadle sewing machine. Dr. Robert Moore will
provide medical supplies and equipment to help with the work
of the clinic. William Stein, Salem pharmacist, will provide
all of the vitamins and penicillin needed for our first term of
service. Owen Mossbarger of St. Johns will provide a 35 mm
camera. A1 Niemeyer will provide an acetlyene welding out
fit. Several churches have indicated they will provide all of
the needed sewing items. A slide projector has been donated
(continued in next column)
November of this year has been set
as the target date for Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Courtney to close their suc
cessful ministry of more than a de
cade with the First Christian Church
in Beaverton, Oregon and sail to Af
rica where they will join the mission
ary team of the Southern Rhodesian
Mission by opening a new field near
the Nuanetsi River.
The call extended to the 38 year
old pastor, pilot and bacteriologist
will place the family (Frances, Mich
ael 13 and Pamela 10) in the midst of
10,000 Africans, 60 miles from the
nearest road and 150 miles from the
nearest town. The area is access-
able only by 4 wheel drive truck or
aircraft. Missionaries now on the
field have urged them to bring both a
truck and aircraft if at all possible.
Such transportation would enable them
to also minister to Chief Sengwe's
reserve some 180 miles to the south.
Formal application was made some
-months- -egofor- amission siteirr-
Chief Maranda's area with the understanding that the Southern
Rhodesian Mission would also put schools and a clinic in
Chief Sengwe's area, to be serviced by air. Sengwe borders
the Bubi and Limpopo Rivers and according to Max Ward Ran
dall, "a more inaccessible place would be hard to find." The
surveyed area will need approximately two dozen schools to
serve the 2,400 primary age children.
The unusual opportunity promises to add substantially to
last year's total of 2, 000 baptisms in the Rhodesias.
The Courtneys will sail from New York to Cherbourg on the
CunardLine and from Amsterdam to Cape Town on the Holland-
African Freighter Line. The total fare for the family from New
York to Cape Town will amount to $1,535.00.
Schroeders, Forwarding Agents
Among the hundreds of persons required to keep an evan
gelist on a foreign field, none is more important than the for
warding agent. Thus we are indeed fortunate to have secured
the services of Mr. and Mrs. Merle Schroeder who will serve
in this capacity for the Courtneys while they are in Southern
Rhodesia.
Merle Schroeder is a mason contractor. His wife, Dorothy,
keeps the books for their corporation. Both are dedicated
Christians. Merle is currently serving as chairman of the
board at the Beaverton congregation, serves as a teacher in
the Bible School, is an elder and was recently elected as a
trustee of the North Willamette Christian Evangelistic Assoc
iation. Mrs. Schroeder serves as a deaconess and Bible
School teacher.
The Schroeders live at 10975 S.W. Walnut, Portland 23,
Oregon and all funds may be sent directly to them.
by Sawyers, Incorporated. A miter-box and saw will be pro
vided by Charles Newton.
Still needed for the mission is a small air-compressor and
arc-welder. Colored sheets (3/4 and full size) and towels
are needed. A pressure cooker (to sterilize medical dress
ings, etc.), waterless cookware, kerosene lamps (pressure
type), teaching filmstrips, flannelgraph, luggage, footlock-
ers, sewing supplies of all kinds (for African teaching pro
gram), Maytag gasoline washing machine. Kerosene refriger
ator, Gas stove. Kerosene iron and Encyclopedias for the
children.
Greatest Need Yet, For Capital Equipment
One of the greatest needs yet to be cared for, before the
Courtneys sail to their new post of evangelism, is the major
equipment recommended by the missionaries now on the field.
The government of Southern Rhodesia has granted the Nuanetsi
area to the Southern Rhodesian Mission with the provision
that they will also develop schools and a clinic in Chief
Sengwe's reserve 180 miles away. The 180 miles distance
on our freeways takes only a few minutes but on the "road"
pictured below is a three day ordeal. For this reason, John
Pemberton and Max Ward Randall have indicated that an air
craft would be essential. A used Cessna 180, which would
give the best "bush" performance, can be purchased for ap
proximately $8,500.00. The aircraft will serve as a direct
link, according to surveys already completed, in the baptism
of some 1,200 Africans in the next five years. Forty churches
giving $200.00 a piece would be able to care for the cost of
the aircraft. With the time for sailing rapidly approaching,
we encourage you to give this matter your urgent prayer.
We are grateful that a number of congregations and/or
classes within the congregation have underwritten the Nua
netsi work in a significant way. Our thanks to the congre
gations at St. John's, Parkrose, Milwaukie, Beaverton and
Willamette in the Portland area and to the Loyal Friends Class
at the Court Street Church in Salem.
The matter of a responsible relationship between the Nua
netsi Mission and the local congregation is now before the
boards of seven other congregations. This "link" relationship
has proven to be the greatest blessing for both the missionary
and the local congregation.
r
Brick forms soak in water waiting to be filled with mud.
JohnPemfcerton has employed ten such Africans to begin chore
of making bricks for house and schools in Nuanetsi to be
ready when Courtneys arrive.
A number of Vacation Bible Schools and Summer Youth
Camps have expressed their interest in lending support to the
Nuanetsi work of the Southern Rhodesian Mission. We thank
God for this much needed help.
SOUTHERN RHODESIAN MISSION CONTRIBUTIONS
(As of May 2, 1963)
Mr. Lyle Baker
$ 10.00
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Blanton
2.00
Mr. and Mrs. Veldon Boge
10.00
Miss Vinnie Bourland
15.00
Mrs. W. J. Bryan
5.00
Mrs. Roberta Carpenter
3.25
Central Christian Church. Portland
10.00
Court Street Christian, Salem, Loyal Friends
10.00
Church of Christ, Sweet Home
22.09
Church of Christ, Sweet Home, Junior Group
5.00
Mr. and Mrs. Don Cowles
55.00
Mrs. Evelyn Creek
10.00
Mr. and Mrs. William Dalton
5.00
Mr. and Mrs. Horace Denton
140.00
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dunlap
5.00
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Egli
2.00
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Ely
10.00
Enfield, Illinois Christian Church
27.10
Mark Gage .
.25
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hall
4.00
Olive Herrington, Milwaukie, Oregon
25.00
Mrs, Vema Jensen
1.00
Jet Cadets, Canby Christian Church
5.00
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kretschmer
6.00
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kulken
85.50
Mrs. Mamie Lewis
12.00
Miss Coleen Longanecker
1.25
Mrs. Cora Metzentine
4.50
Mr. and Mrs. Garth Mickey
36.00
Miss Cheryl Miller
.25
Milwaukie Church of Christ, Day Circle
10.00
David Morrison
.30
James Morrison
10.00
Miss Jane McQuire
3.50
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Niemeyer
5.00
Miss Charlene Niemeyer
.10
Miss Connie Niemeyer
7.00
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Newton
20.00
Parkrose Christian Church
31.01
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Parks
20.00
Mrs. Florence Payne
100.00
Mr. and Mrs. Ward Rader
4.00
Ml. and Mrs. Bob Reed
10.00
Miss Connie llichardsieS^^^^^^^-'-~ '>-
10.00
Mr. Merle Rogers
2,00
Douglas Schroeder
1.00
Miss Linda Schroeder
1.00
Mr. Leslie Schultz
10.00
Mrs. Dessie Siegner
5.00
Mr. and Mrs. Charles DeMo
5.00
Mr. and Mrs. Deibert Springsteen
30.00
Miss Crystal Steele
1.75
Mrs. Bemice Taylor
7.00
Mrs, Juetta Taylor, Springfield, Oregon
100.00
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Thompson
150.00
Mrs. Sylvia Weaver
4.00
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Wolf
20.00
Miss Diane Zeigler
.45
$1093.20
Deposits to Date
$1185.30
Disbursements to Date
$ 600.00
{Deposit on equipment &travel espense)
BANK BALANCE. May 2, 1963 $ 510.30
Pictured above is Frances Courtney and the generous gifts
of Tupperware given her by the ladies of the Beaverton con
gregation. Tupperware has been found to be extremely useful
on the mission field because the sealing lids keep the un
wanted "wildlife" out of the food.
Name in full n. COlTRTf^sT^Y
PERSONAL FILE ^
Date 29 Mav 63
Complete address on field n j nr-^+.Q-i ^f.a4--i nn
.'^nnt.hPTn ffnnHp a fl-P-p-ina
Complete forwarding address T^tr^- Mo-r.ig. qr>h-noor!a>
nOQV^ g>.W. Walrmtj PnT+.1anH C>7j Or'Pgnn
Name and address of Livinglink church or churches:
The Dh-ristian Churnh M-iiT,TmiV-io nv>T.T'n>> f^-p
Rtrfifit- 1079 S.W. ^Ilen Ave. RtrAPf 2316 Harrison
City -Heaverton 7nnp RfatA. Oreron^ nity. MilT-mnlHa Tlnnp. nT^ogr^n
Names and addresses of other sponsoring or endorsing churches:
Parlcro^fi Christian Church ^ Rt. .Tnhn^ r!Tnr>^ pf.-ia,. r,h-,.v.pV^
RtrAPt k^l6 N.5 116th fftrppt 80)')i M. Ri r-hmnnH
r.lty. Portland 7nnp Statp Ore^-on City. Portland 7nnft. _Rtatp n-r-pgnn
Please send along with this form copies of recommendations from churches which will encourage
other churches to support your missionary work. There are churches which will not allow a
visiting missionary to speak unless a church recommendation can be shown. Since it is impos
sible for any one person to know all Christians in the world, this recommendation by a respon
sible New Testament church is a vital help in persuading others of your worthiness and the value
of your mission. Mission Services stands ready to help you inform HORIZONS readers about
your church recommendations. Since the church is sending you to the mission field (Acts 13:1-3)
and will help provide the necessary needs on the field, naturally the church should share the
credit in your missionary ministry. One of the ways that the church can do this is to share their
conviction regarding your missionary ministry with others. Certainly, their words will help
convince others regarding the worthiness of your work. Please help MISSION SERVICES to
spread your news through HORIZONS, Packets and Slide library by sending your church recom
mendations as soon as possible. Thanks. Send what you have now, and the others later.
Recommendations by Christian Leaders: (List names and addresses here and enclose a copy of
each letter, thanks.)
NAMF NflmP.
Rtrppt. Street.
nity 7nnp Rfatp f^ity Tlnnp State.
Eldership of any of above congregations
X
Name and address of hometown nAwgpgpftr TTr^i-rg
Name and address of other papers which might carry stories of your work:
* n-rafrnnian anH JmTrnfll
strfiftt. <-fVi on H .T f-pQvQnr)
r.ify. Zone^ Statp nrpmn
Place of PTRTH, V-h.. T^TnvgAn ^ Cnlnrado
Day of hirfVi l| Mnnfh .h^^^r Vpar 2li
Street.
City^
Where haptigAH? Cnii^-t, St, - Orec-on
Pity SalQP
Zone, State.
mtfi. Dec I9lj.2
State Qy.-'e^on '
On an extra page please describe any details regarding conversion which you might care to
mention.
MARITAL STATUS:
Married x Single, Divorced. Widowed.
Date of TnQTT-jgg-A 2 ,hilv hh Where married? ^ourt St, Church - Salem, Cire
Who solemnized your wedding? H Lman
List children by full name giving place, day, month, and year of birth:
(If your children have been adopted, please indicate.)
Name
Michaoi.
Pamela
Place of their birth
Salem, Qre-on
Indianapolisj Ind
day, month, and year
h Tfey ^0
10
Oct
52
Please list places of previous Christian service and what service you did. Give approximate dates:
Service Dates
W^Ucer, Ore on mrdster 19hh-
Co-Li-.-t St Church - Salem, Ore Ass^. I-linister
Mill Ci'faT, Oregon Ltinister 19li8-50
Kirklin, Indiana Minister 19^0-53
Beaverton, Ore^ron Minister 1953-63
SCHOOLING (high school and later):
Name of school Location Number of years Degrees and date granted
,
T.Tn-pf.Vn^ont Chr-i.a+,ian Gollep^.-^c^ene. -Ore- - U- B.Th
TaTt 11anp+.t,p TTm* ty j OT-ec-on 2 M.A.
. Biit.lpT'. TTni versti Iv Tnd dIs. Tnd. 3 B.D.
What things influenced you to become a missionary? What is your purpose? What do you hope
to accomplish on the mission field? Your own story in some detail might be influential in leading
others into fulltime service (Use an extra sheet if you need more space):
Describe briefly in outline form the nature of your daily duties on the field:
Which of the following terms most nearly describes your missionary status?
Bible College TeacherPublic School Teacher_
WnmATnairPT* nnr>tr>r >Jnrgp Social worker^_^_ Music teacher.
Radio Tniniatrv. Radio followup_^_^Christian Service Camp__^ Linguistics.
Maintenance of mission equipment. Benevolence Office work. Name other:
PARENTS;
Pathpr^R Tiflmia anH VinmA aHHrAga- THOMA.S N. COUR'n-lEY" Living, TIpppagpH v
strppt Zone^. stRfP.
His nppiipfltinn Tr he a Christian? yes_.no.
What positions of leadership has he held in the local church?
What Christian service does he now do?
Mother's full maiden name: tmpHhp May Ghanriipr Living.-j^^Deceased.
Rtrppt 123 VJ. Garibaldfl St. nitv. Hillsboro y.nnp RtatP. Oregon
Is she a Christian? Vpr x tmp. Her occupation if employed outside the home.
What leadership positions or Christian service has she rendered to the local church?,
Teacher and supt.
FORWARDING AGENT:
Na.mP.Mr, and I-Irs. Hersle Scliroeder Rt.rPPt. 1097^^ S.W. Malmit
City. Portlai-id 7nnp. 23 . State. OrcKon Telephone:. He 9 26h3
Where attend nhurnh?. First - Beaverton Rtreet 1079 S.W. AHen Ave.
Cit.v- Beaverton Zone. State -Ctregon
What duties are performed by the forwarding agent- receiving of funds and hoirie manar?:ement
Does the forwarding agent receive a salary?. no
Should money be sent to the forwarding agent only?. ypa
In what form should funds be apnt.?. nhpnha t,o T. Gmirt.np-r , T?'nnr^pg-i
iL
If funds are to be sent directly to the missionary on the field, please explain the details of how to
do it, so we can give your explanation to HORIZONS readers and others who may inquire.
Use the remainder of this sheet or an additional sheet to supply other information which you think
might be helpful to the staff of MISSION SERVICES in preparing news stories about your ministry:
PERSONAL FILE
Date 6-^
Name in full Frances Viola Courtney
Complete address on field
Complete forwarding address VTr. Tr-r-> i4Pirl.fi .Sn.hrofidfir
1097'^ S>W. Walnut. Portland 23 Oregon
Name and address of Livinglink church or churches:
ThP nbrlfit.iftn nhnrrill TfilwaiiirlR Church of ci-irist
Rt-pppt l079 S.W, Allen Ave. St.rPPt 28l6 Harrison
City - Beaverton . 7nnp Sf-atP Oreg;on r.Hy Milwaukie y.oTiP RtatpOreron
Names and addresses of other sponsoring or endorsing churches:
Parlcrose Christian Omrch St. Johns Chrj.stian Chnrch
RtrPPt. ^^36 N.E. n6th Rfrppt SOhh N. Richi-nond
r:it.y. Portland zone Rtntp Oreron Pity. Portland. ^one RtatP Orenon
Please send along with this form copies of recommendations from churches which will encourage
other churches to support your missionary work. There are churches which will not allow a
visiting missionary to speak unless a church recommendation can be shown. Since it is impos
sible for any one person to know all Christians in the world, this recommendation by a respon
sible New Testament church is a vital help in persuading others of your worthiness and the value
of your mission. Mission Services stands ready to help you inform HORIZONS readers about
your church recommendations. Since the church is sending you to the mission field (Acts 13:1-3)
and will help provide the necessary needs on the field, naturally the church should share the
credit in your missionary ministry. One of the ways that the church can do this is to share their
conviction regarding your missionary ministry with others. Certainly, their words will help
convince others regarding the worthiness of your work. Please help MISSION SERVICES to
spread your news through HORIZONS, Packets and Slide library by sending your church recom
mendations as soon as possible. Thanks. Send what you have now, and the others later.
Recommendations by Christian Leaders: (List names and addresses here and enclose a copy of
each letter, thanks.)
NAMK. TMamP
Street.
Pity '7.nna fitfltp Pity V.nrtf^ State.
Eldership of any of above congregations
Name and address of hometown newspaper.
Valley News
Hood River News
Beaverton, Oregon
Hood River, Oregon
Name and address of other papers which might carry stories of your work;
Oregon Journal ____________________
Street - Hrnaf^Ta^r
CAfy. Po-rfl onH 7.nnP>. RtatP H-pognn
Place of "RTR.TTT. WnnH R-ivp-r. D-p.^.-nn
Day of hirtH 1)| Mnnf-Vi Anri 1 ?h
Where hapHgpH? WnnH
City
Street.
City^ Zone. State.
Date.
State,
On an extra page please describe any details regarding conversion which you might care to
mention.
MARITAL STATUS:
Marripd. v _ Single
Date of marriagP
- Divorced. Widowed.
Where married?
go Tom nY.offrr)
Who solemnized your wedding? Harold Lvman - Court St> Ohri '-'hnrnh
List children by full name giving place, day, month, and year of birth:
(If your children have been adopted, please indicate.)
Name
, Mchael T}-iorna5
Place of their birth
Salem. Ore^-on
day, month, and year
Pavfiela Mv Indianapolis. Indiana
10-
not.
S2-
Please list places of previous Christian service and what service you did. Give approximate dates:
Place Service Dates
All Services corresoond to that of husband -
SCHOOLING (high school and later):
Name of school Location Number of years Degrees and date granted
Northwest Christian College, Eugene, Ore
h B'th,
tmiaraette TTniversitv.Salem. Ore. 1 none
What things influenced you to become a missionary? What is your purpose? What do you hope
to accomplish on the mission field? Your own story in some detail might be influential in leading
others into fulltime service (Use an extra sheet if you need more space):
Describe briefly in outline form the nature of your daily duties on the field:
Which of the following terms most nearly describes your missionary status?
Pvangp1i.Qt_ Bible College Teacher_^_ Public School Teacher..^
TTomfimflifpy ^ "nnffnr Nurse__ Social worker^__^ Music teacher.
L..
Radio ministry___ Radio followup^_^^ Christian Service Linguistics,
Maintenance of mission pgnipmpnt RAnPvnlAnrP Office work^_--. Name other:
PARENTS;
William Tallman
Father's name and home aHHrPRg- Living Deceased,
,Street. Zone. State.
His occupation Tc he a Christian? yes, .no.
What positions of leadership has he held in the local church?
What Christian service does he now do?
Mother's full maiden name: Hg^li^n-.-6faa7ndla3g- Living^^Oeceased.
Stroftt r.ifTrHiaik8i'ap3gft 7onp Rtatft Oregon
Is she a Christian? Yes,SLNo_ Her occupation if employed outside the home.
What leadership positions or Christian service has she rendered to the local church??.
frtitrbT"
FORWARDING AGENT:
Namo VIr. and T-frs. Merle Schroeder Rtrpot 10'^?'? Walnut
City. Portland Zone. 23 State^_Oreon Telephone:. Me 9-2618
Where attend church?. First - Beaverton Rfropt 107Q S.Va. Anpn
City. Beaverton Zono Rtato. Oregon
What duties are performed by the forwarding agent- recp-viny of -P-nnf^g and hnmp mana^Pnt.
Does the forwarding agent receive a salary?, no
Should money be sent to the forwarding agent only?, yes
In what form should funds be gent?. check
If funds are to be sent directly to the missionary on the field, please explain the details of how to
do it, so we can give your explanation to HORIZONS readers and others who may inquire.
Use the remainder of this sheet or an additional sheet to supply other information which you think
might be helpful to the staff of MKSION SERVICES in preparing news stories about your ministry:
Hcu^ 1^03
OPPORTUniTIES
WHAT'S THIS ALL ABOUT ?
We have been asked to join the fast growing missionary team of the
Southern Rhodesian Mission in South Central Africa. Urgent invitations
have been extended by Max Ward Randall, Jack Pennington, John Pember-
ton. Rod Cameron and Dr. Archie Waiters.
We will be concluding a ten year ministry at Beaverton where God has
abundantly blessed.
IS THIS ?
Southern ancMNorthern Rhodesia and Nysalani^ a Federation since 1953,
are locaMd in South Central Africa.
The Federation covers an area of 490, 000 square miftes, or an area equiva
lent ^o oT^ west coast states including Nevada and Idaho
The 7 and V^^_jTillJiori>4'e3idents would compare to about half;^f the popula
tion of the state of California.Cif-Jdi4s-mirnberT-ab&ut.~5i3l5, 000 are whites.
Vast areas of the population h^^ never been reached/by any mission.
IS THIS A m ^lON ?
Eliza bethville
Northern Rhodesia
victoria
Falls
Bulawayo
Salisbury
toria
No, our New Zealand Church Rhodesias in 1905 . In
1952, Max Ward Randall, then serving inSoum Africa, surveyed the North
ern Rhodesias. In 19 56, John Pemberton accepted the invitation of our New
Zealand brethren and began his work at Mashoko.
Today there are 27 missionary workers on the field. Mashoko is the site of
our 100 bed mission hospital headed by Dr. Dennis Pruett,
WHAT ARE THE PROSPECTS ?
For an indigenous church:
Today's opportunities are unique in that the government will grant to the
mission a 100 acre site and will pay the native teacher's salaries, if the
mission will build the schools/churches. The nationals do their share by
donating their labor making the mud bricks.
Our teacher training school at Mashoko will provide the necessary, Bible
trained teachers. Thus from the very beginning, all of the qualities are
present for an indigenous work.
For baptisms:
Our mission at Sinoia last year reported 541 baptisms while the work at
Mashoko reported well over 300 for 1962 . The response to Christ has been
most heartening.
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE ?
People wisely ask if there is a responsible agency to insure the wise ex
penditure of the monies? The answer is yes. The Southern Rhodesian
Board, senior missionaries on the field, missionaries' local eldership and
the Federation government all work together to insure the best use of mat
erials and men. Mission personnel and board members alike have been
careful to select only men and women with Bible centered beliefs.
WHAT WILL YOU NEED ?
LIVINQ LINK - $400
SERVICE LINK - $1,000
Our personal living link fund has been set by the board at $400.00 per
month for the support of our family. Out of this It will be necessary to
care for all personal needs, plus the education of our children. A corres
pondence course for the two children will be approximately $500.00 per
year.
Missionaries on the field have advised us to raise $1, 000.00 per month for
the service link. That Is, to develop the work of the mission.
fFOJFU WHAT FOR
This at first may seem like a cxinslderable amount until you consider what
can be accomplished with the funds. A school, which will house at least
100 youngsters can be built for about $2,800. Every school becomes a
church, with dally religious teaching plus regular services each Sunday.
You must remember that the Africans must learn to read In their own language
before they can grasp the full meaning of the Word of God.
Two areas have been granted to our mission. One on the Nuanetsl River In
Chief Maranda's kraal and one on the Limpopo River In Chief Sengwe's
kraal. Native Commissioner Wright of the Southern Rhodeslan government
has Informed us that there Is room for at least twelve schools In each area.
In addition, we must build a clinic In each area at a later date and a resi
dence for ourselves.
When we are certain of the best mission site, we will also want to provide
a water system for the mission personnel.
Additionally, we must buy gasoline for the vehicles at 75^ per gallon," pay
a native Interpreter and maintain an aircraft. You will now better under
stand why the money Is needed.
IS THIS ALL ?
No...Because the site is some 60 miles from the nearest roads, we must
purchase a 4 wueel drive truck. This will cost approximately $4,500.00.
Additionally, missionaries on the field have recommended we bring an air
craft with us. The aircraft will enable us to serve and develop a second
field near the Limpopo River, where the climate would prohibit a permanent
residence for Europeans. A good used aircraft (probably a Cessna 180) will
cost between $8,000.00 and $9,000.00. We would also like to take a
camper, to enable us to thoroughly survey the area before choosing the
base mission station.
Firearms, a trailer and small generator are also on the want list.
IS THIS WISE?
In the final analysis, the true test of a mission's worth, or a local church
for that matter, is the advances made for the Kingdom of God. With the
preceeding expenditure schedule, the African convert today is costing a-
bout $70.00. That is, for every $70.00 spent on the entire mission pro
gram (personal living included) there has been one baptism. An interesting
comparison could be made state side where the average cost per convert
ranges from $1,100.00 to $7, 000.00.
With this in mind, we are able to say that the investment in Africa today
IS a wise one.
ARE YOU SURE ?
"Not having been there, how can you be sure?" is a question often asked.
Would it not be better to go and see first? The conclusions for our needs
have been reached only after receiving the competent advice of the mis
sionaries who are currently on the field and who have personally surveyed
the area
The experience of some who have attempted such a "bush" development
without such equipment, underscores the need for such equipment.
CAN WE HELP ?
of course you can. The challenge of the Great Commission is extended to
everyone. Many more workers are needed today in Africa. You may decide
to go yourself. Or you may decide to assume your share of world evangel
ism by helping someone else to "go and preach". One of the easiest errors
to make, is to assume that the task is too great. However, just because
you cannot do it all is no real reason for not doing anything. Every person
can help in some way.
No one can predict how long the Rhodesias will be open to the Gospel.
You can, however, determine how soon someone will go.
You should prayerfully consider your "Commitment to
the Great Commission".
MY COMMITMENT TO THE GREAT COMMISSION
God willing, I will be able to provide over and above my regular
Church giving, the amount of $ (per week) (per month)
for the support of the Courtneys in Southern Rhodesia.
My giving for the work of this mission will begin _,
1963.
Name
Address
(Should it become necessary to change this amount, I will simply
notify The Christian Church, 1079 S.W. Allen Avenue, Beaverton,
Oregon)
/'a
MY COMMITMENT TO THE GREAT COMMISSION
God willing, I will be able to provide over and above my regular
Church giving, the amount of $ (per week) (per month)
for the support of the Courtneys in Southern Rhodesia.
My giving for the work of this mission will begin ,
1963.
Name
Address
(Should it become necessary to change this amount, I will simply
notify The Christian Church, 1079 S.W. Allen Avenue, Beaverton,
Oregon)
Bhoflesian Bcport
12 December, 1963
Courtneys Set Sail For Africa
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Courtney, their children Michael and Pamela, sailed
from New York on November 22nd for their new mission assignment in Southern
Rhodesia in south-central Africa. Many churches in the western portion of the
United States have made it possible for the Courtneys to accept the invitation
to join the Southern Rhodesian Mission. The Courtneys will open a new field
on the Nuanetsi River and will be the only European or white folk in an im
mediate area of 10, 000 Africans.
The Courtneys left Oregon on Nov
ember 12th, driving their four-wheel
drive Dodge diesel truck and camper
to the East Coast. They report a safe
journey with a slight delay caused by
a defective wheel on the truck.
They will have stops in Ireland
and LeHavre, France, where they will
disembark for a brief visit in Tuben-
gen, Germany with Earl Stuckenbruck
of the European Evangelistic Society.
Mr. Courtney has for sometime serv
ed as a trustee of the Society,
They will then sail from Southamp
ton, England for Capetown. South Af
rica . They expect to be at their new
location in Southern Rhodesia in early
January.
Cq-uipment Provided
Among the thousands of dollars
worth of equipment, given to the
Courtneys and the Southern Rhodesian
Mission, special note should be giv
en to the provision made for the truck
camper and aircraft. Mr, Art Simon-
son of Central Christian Church in
Portland cared for a substantial part
of the $5, 000.00 truck to be used in
the bush country of the mission field.
Funds for the camper, made by the
(continued in next column)
Courtneys and members of the Beav-
eiton Church, were provided by Ela-
nor Hawkins of Parkrose Church and
Wayne Jensen of Central Christian.
Because many had joined in special
prayer for the aircraft needed for the
second mission field on the Limpopo
River, they 'will rejoice over the sub-
stenticlgift of VemMxller of Lebanon
making the aircraft possible. With
the gifts of others, only $4,387.00
remains on the purchase price of the
aircraft. A Cessna 180 had been se
lected before the Courtneys sailed.
PresenL plans are to ship tl-'c aircraft
early in January, with its arrival
planned in Capetown in February.
With time allowed for reassembling
the aircraft in Capetown, this should
permit the Courtneys time to prepare
an air-strip at their new mission site
and to ferry the aircraft in.
Thar^s be to God for His ever
lasting care.
I heard Him call,
"Come follow." That was all.
My gold grew dim.
My soul went after Him,
I rose and followed.
That was all.
Who would not follow
If he heard Him call?
At last we are on our way. The months of preparation and
the weeks of exhaustion, came to a close last Friday as we
watched the great hawsers fall from their moorings and felt
the tugs push our vessel into the North River, in New York
k.-,"- / harbor. Until this time we had been under so much pressure
that the fullness of our leaving had never completely come
upon us. However, with the skyline of New York slipping
away, the full impact of our decision seemed to fall upon
both of us as Frances and I looked at each other and at the children through
misty-eyes.
We had just come from our stateroom where we were overcome by the
flowers, special delivery letters, and telegrams of our many Christian
friends, wishing us Bon Voyage.
Today as I write this editorial, we are about 1600 miles out of New York.
The wind has come up and we are aware that we are at sea. The ship is
beginning to roll more than moderately. At times the typewriter would slip
from my lap.
We have yet so many miles before us that it is difficult for us to imagine.
However, in God's time and will, we shall arrive for the work that God has
set before us.
Elsewhere in this papei", you will rejoice with us at the abundant way in
which God has provided. We should like to use this column not only to
ask for your prayers for us, but for the Schroeders as well. Their task as
forwarding agents is greater than most of you know.
The children are getting along ever so well. The many new experiences
-hove been a-valuable part of- their educationbestit-should-beeome too
practical,, however, Frances is sitting beside me making out Fam's arith
metic assignment for tomorrow. You know all play and no work, seems to
produce only jerks.
May we urge you to give special prayer for the safe arrival of our frieght
and a speedy clearance through customs.
REPORT FROM THE FX ELD
John Pemberton has written from
Mashoko, telling us that he has em
ployed a number of Africans in mak
ing bricks for our first buildings at
the mission site. Considerable ef
fort was expended to get them com
pleted before the beginning of the
rainy season. The efforts and interest
of Brother Pemberton will mean a
much more rapid development of the
mission site than was first supposed
possible. He has already filed the
necessary papers for the first schools
in the Nuanetsi.
"What you are is God's gift to you.
What you make of yourself, is your
gift to Him."
WE ARE GRATEFUL
We are grateful to the Beaverton
Christian Church and their minister,
John Parish, for their willingness to
publish The Rhodesian Report for the
Courtneys.
A brief meeting with Madonna Bur-
gett, who had just returned home from
Mashoko, was enjoyed by the Court
neys when they were in Indiana. For
tunately, Madonna noticed that their
visas for South Africa were not com
plete. The necessary visa was ob
tained in New York.
"We may be faithful to little and
become much, or we may be un
faithful to much and became little"
Zreasurer's Keport PREPARED BY FORWARDING AGENTS
BALANCE, AUGUST, 1963
Mrs. Nellie Ackerman
Sherryl Alex
Mr. Lyle Baker
Karen Bell
Mr. & Mrs. Dale Benjamin
Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Blanton
Mr. & Mrs. Veldon Boge
Miss Vinnie Bourland
Mrs. W. J. Bryan
Susan Bryant
Mr. & Mrs. W.T. Butler
Mrs. Roberta Carpenter
Mr. & Mrs. Don Cowles
Mrs, Evelyn Creek
Mr. & Mrs. Dale Christiansen
Mr. & Mrs. William Dalton
Mr. & Mrs. James Delameter
Mr. & Mrs. Charles DeMo
Mr. & Mrs. Horace Denton
Mr. <Sc Mrs. Earl Dunlap
Mr. & Mrs. Ira Egli
Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Ely
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Ferrin
Mr. & Mrs. Otto Fischer
Dr. & Mrs. Gleason
Mr. & Mrs. Earl Hall
Mrs. Elsie Hill
Mrs. Mamie Hill
Mr. & Mrs. ElDon Hoven
Fred Hunnicutt
Steven Hunnicutt
Mrs. Vema Jensen
Mrs. Florence Johnston
Mr. & Mrs. George Jones
Wanda Knopf
Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Kretschmer
Mrs. Hazel Kuiken
Mrs. Mamie Lewis
Coleen Longanecker
Mrs. Cora Metzentine
Joycelyn Mickey
Mr. 65 Mrs, Garth Mickey
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Harve Miller
Mr, & Mrs. Vernon Miller
C. E. Morris
David Morrison
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Morrison
Mrs. Elizabeth Myers
Jane McQuire
$2,123
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300.
100.
100.
20.
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Mr. & Mrs. A1 Niemeyer 10.00
Charlene Niemeyer ,20
Connie Niemeyer 6.00
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Newton 40.00
Alda Overstreet 5,00
Mr. & Mrs. John Parish 15.00
Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Parks 30.00
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Reed 10.00
Connie Richardson 24.00
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Saunders 48.75
Glenda Saunders 1.93
Janet Saunders 257. 50
Mr. & Mrs. Merle Schroeder 40.00
Leslie Schultz 10.00
Dessie Siegner 20.00
& Mrs. Lloyd Sipe 25.00
& Mrs. Duane Smith 15.00
& Mrs. D.P. Spofford 10.00
Mrs. Bemice Taylor 16.00
Mr. Fred Tinker 25.00
Mr. & Mrs. Merrill Valentine 40.00
Edith Vernon 4.00
Elaine Walker 4.00
Sylvia Weaver 4.00
& Mrs. Homer Wolf 30.00
& Mrs. Jack Wright 12.00
Paul & Billie Jones 20.00
United Church Women 20.00
Daphne White 5.00
RaDeen & Ronald Vernon 23.27
Zell Struthers 5. 00
Mr. & Mrs. G.W. Hulbert 1.00
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Lepschat 5.00
Mrs. Gertrude Perry 5.00
E. D. Gooch 50.00
D. C. & Mary Grant 10.00
Mr. & Mrs. J.R. Heminger 10.00
Anna Walker 20.00
Lake Grove Christian Church
School of Missions 15.00
Clackamas C.E. Union Mtg. 24.08
Orcas Island Christian Camp 50.00
Thurston Christian Church
School of Missions 15.00
Turner Christian Church 21.50
Christian Church, Ashland 5.00
Christian Church, Beaverton 15.55
Neon Class 150,29
Central Christian, Boise 31.00
First Christian, Caldwell 38.00
(continued on next page)
Mr.
Mrs.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mrs,
Mrs,
Mrs,
Mr.
Mr.
Christian Church, Canby
D.V.B.S, 56.
Sr. C.E. 5.
Jet Cadets 5.
Christian Church, Emmett 65.
Christian Church, EstacadaCE 15.
Christian Church, Hillsboro
Bible Class 15.
C, W. F. 125.
Christian Church, Klrklln
Wilbur Lucas 50.
John Bagan 10.
Walker Sims 6,
Floyd Sims 34.
First Christian, Klamath Falls
D.V.B.S. 117.55
Suburban Christian, Klamath
Falls Ladies Group 2.
Suburban Christian, K. Falls 200,
Southside Church, Lebanon 115,
Church of Christ, Milwaukie
Loyal Ladies Class 5.
School of Missions 15,
H. G. Read 100.
Ellen Maxfield 25.
First Christian, Newberg
Ladies Group 20,
School of Missions 15.
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Church of Christ, Oregon City 100.
Mrs. Wm. Mirivald 5.
First Christian, Phoenix 150.
Central Christian, Portland
D.V.B.S. 54.
Lulu Williams 1.
Night Missionary Group 50.
Wayne Jensen 500.
Parkrose Christian, Portland 120.
D.V.B.S. 66.
School of Missions 15.
Mrs. E. Hawkins 500.
Southgate Christian, Portland 60.
St. Johns Christian, Portland 185.
D.V.B.S. 80.
First Christian, Rupert, Ida, 42.
Court St. Christian, Salem 136.
D.V.B.S. 148.
Loyal Friends Class 100.
Liberty Church of Christ, Salem 90.
School of Missions IS.
Ayita Missionary Group 10.
Church of Christ, Sisters 30.
Church of Christ, Sweet Home "8.
School of Missions 15.
McKinley Park Church, Tacoma 15.00
First Christian, The Dalles
School of Missions
George Kaseberg
15.00
50.00
6,126.87
3,000.00
500.00
375.03
187.00
300.00
PLANE FUND:
Vernon Miller
Mrs. T. Richards
W,. I. F., Beaverton
Canby Christian Church
Mrs. E. Benson
Total Income $4,362.03
TOTAL TO ACCOUNT FOR $12,612.05
PLANE PURCHASES, December 4:
Cost 8,750.00
Down Payment 4. 362.03
Balance Owing $4,387.97
DISBURSEMENTS:
Truck Payments
Stencils for Addressograph
Truck Parts
Camper Material & Equip.
Cooler
Shipping Drums
Freight Charge on Trunk
Pension Fund, November
Insurance *
Saw and Blades
Balance Paid on Passage
Air Travel to Phoenix **
Travel Expense on Idaho &
Oregon Trip in September
Camera Equipment
Gas Washer
Brick Ready for First Building
on Mission Site (Wages &
Material) _
$5
BALANCE ON HAND
371.48
33.10
113.06
2084.59
340.66
77.00
10.59
48.00
394.35
49.45
1291.35
156.40
241.44
80.02
174.50
528.14
,994.13
$2,255.89
NOTE: No salary has been drawn, up
to this date. There will be no travpl
expense money drawn while Cour^-
neys are in Europe.
* Prepaid, to be withheld in monthly
amounts fromCourtney's salary, I
** To be reimbursed. |
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Pictured above is Mr. and Mrs,
Merle Schroeder, forwarding agents
for the Courtneys. Mr. Schroeder is
chairman of the Board at The Christian
Church in Beaverton and an Elder in
the congregation. Mrs. Schroeder is
a Deaconess andBibleSchoolteacher.
Mr. Schroeder is a Mason Contractor
by vocation end a dedicated servant
of God.
All funds for tlie mission should be
sent to their address, 10975 S". W.
Walnut Avenue, Portland 23, Oregon,
97223.
Published For:
SOUTHERN RHODESIA MISSION
By: THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
1079 S.W. Allen Avenue
Beaverton, Oregon
Edited By: Thomas Courtney
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THE VALUE OF THE INDIVIDUAL...
from the Courtneys forwarding agents
The story is told that once, when
Sir Michael Costa was having a re
hearsal with a vast array of perform
ers and hundreds of voices, as the
choir rang out with the accompanying
instruments, one man who played the
piccolo far up in the comer ceased to
play, probably thinking that in all the
din his instrument would not be miss
ed, Suddenly the conductor threw up
his hands and all Wffs"~STnT: Th^lfe
cried out, "Where is the piccolo?"
The quick ear of the master musician
missed it and the chorus was spoiled
because it failed in its part. God
expects every Christian today to do
his duty.
Our job as forwarding agents has
been very rewarding to see the way
you Christian folk have responded
financially toward the monetary needs
of the Courtneys. Mighty things have
been done in a short while and greater
things are yet to be accomplished.
Our plea is that none will feel their
contribution is not to be missed. Tom
and Frances left the States never fully
having acquired the total of the sup
port required. A Cessna 180 has been
purchased which is badly needed for
the mission work. There remains over
$4, 000 to pay on this. Our pa"ayer is
that if you have committed yourself
to this work and have never yet shar
ed, that you shall soon do so, there
by helping the Courtneys to take the
gospel to a dark continent.