May 1984

Volume 4, Number 1
TIMES'N
ZAMBIA
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Ron and Marti Baumann
FIELD ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 32184
Lusaka. Zambia
Telephone; 252058
FORWARDING AGENTS:
Dr. and Mrs; Ralph Carnathan
3945 Kingston Pike
Knoxville. Tennessee 37919
Telephone: (615) 523-0629
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PROJECT:
CHELSTON
Most of you are well aware of our plans
to build a greatly needed, large church
building for the strong nucleus of
believers in the Chelston community of
Lusaka. We feel that our Lord has led us
to make these plans for this building. We
know that it will be up to you our
financial supporters and prayer partners
~ to see that this building is begun and
completed. The building, as planned, will
include seating for 300 (tightly packed), two classrooms, inside baptistry, and bathroom
facilities. Since it will be located In the capital city of Zambia (and not in the rural area) we
must conform to various specific building codes (minimum floor area, running water, etc.).
Based on the construction experience of buildings with similar style, we expect the cost to
be $25,000- $30,000. The plot has been paid for. and we have two years from July 1983in
which to have the building on the plot. Once again, we stress that we obviously cannot do
this Without your vigorous support. To be truthful, we think this is the way it should be! All
that we do or attempt to do with our Zambian friends, we do for the glory of God. and in
partnership with you. God decided to use His people to "tell the world" about His Son and
our Savior Jesus Christ. We, together, can do this tor Him. Our prayer is that you as
individuals and you as congregations will decide prayerfully to be a vital part of this project.
Please let us hear from you today concerning your involvement.
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GOING "HOME" SOON
Our furlough year has disappeared!! Well, almost anyway! If the Lord wills, on the 16th of July we plan to
leave from the Knoxville airport shortly after lunch to make our way back to Lusaka. To say merely that it has
been a wonderful year would be an understatement. We have experienced your love and enjoyed your
fellowship in a way that only God can make possible. We have renewed old friendships and established new
friendships. We believe that many of you know much moreabout what we are doing, and also feel that we have
your support even more firmly established. We wish to represent you and your interests in the country of
Zambia for the glory of God. We are taking back with us many beautiful, new memories to see us through the
next three years. Our Lord has blessed and continues to bless us far beyond what we deserve. We are deeply
thankful for the privilege and opportunity to serve Him in some small way.
THERE IS SO MUCH WORK TO DO
Thank you for making it possible for us to take back
to Zambia a chain saw, a roto tiller and a 16mm pro
jector. All of these items have arrived and will be "on
their way" soon in the large crate we will be shipping.
We still have promises of some additional cash gifts to
help us finance the total cost of these items. If any of
you care to help with this project it is not too late! We
are praying that some additional funds will be available
to even purchase several 16mm sound films. New films
are quite expensive we have found! One series on the
Life of Christ would be highly desirable. There are
twelve films in this series (each one about 30 minutes
long) costing approximately $420 each making a
total of $5,000.00 needed for the entire-series. We do
think that we have spare parts to use for service the next
three years.
Our "needs" will be supplied.
"Inventory clerk" - Marti - checking In dental
supplies
ANSWERED PRAYER -
DENTAL SUPPLIES
I may be speaking for some of you also when I say
that many large corporations have lost the "personal
touch", Life is paced so quickly that there is no time to
deal with people on a one-to-one basis, but merely as
units. Even though we might "feel" this to be true. I
have recently found just the opposite to be true. There
are many large corporations who still care about
people specifically and the world in general. Several
corporations responded positively to my request for
donations of dental supplies for use in Zambia. These
are not damaged or expired goods, but fresh-dated
dental supplies. The donations are still pouring in. but
at this time we have received approximately $6,000.00
(retail value) of drugs and/or expendible supplies. The
corporations who have been so generous thus far
include; Astra (xylocaine anesthetic), Sporicidin (cold
Sterile solution), MPL (hypo needles), Sherwood
Medical (monojet needles) and Upjohn (antibiotics).
Praise God for answered prayer.
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(Letter Quotes from LeTourneau College in Longvlew, Texas). "The aviation fieldtrip was a lot of fun
and extremely educational for us Aviation Technology majors. We went to a helicopter manufacturer
called Aerospatiale. It is a French company which has a few factories here. They make only the"top-of-
the-line' helicopters. They are making the new Coast Guard helicopters {HH65A Dolphin). They're
really sleek looking. We also went to the American Airlines hanger at Love Field (Dallas). They let us
crawl all over one of their 747 cargo planes. The last stop, which took allafternoon, was a turbine factory
called Aviall. They do some of the most sophisticated procedures there. They run up jet engines inside
of these rooms that have walls which are one and one-half feet thick (made of reinforced concrete) to see
if they can take it. Sometimes the engines fly apart embedding blades into the walls. One of the things I
noticed about the mechanics was that the majority of them used Snap-On tools like mine."
Ivly year in the United States has been quite an
experience! I cannot wait to get back to Africa
though; I like it there a lot.
I got my Tennessee driver's license on April 2.
1984, and that was great! Now I get to drive most
any place without a parent along. If you can relate
to that you will know the joy that I am experiencing
right now.
Well, that is all the news until next time. Psalms
113:3.
Our year of furlough has passed very quickly.
When we return to Africa 1 will be attending
boarding school and I really do not know what to
expect. I am sure I will miss the States, but I will get
to see many old friends again. It will be good to be
with the Zambian people again, too. I really can't
think of anything else to say. so au revoir!
Boy. do I love soccer! My team is called the
HAWKS. Two weeks ago we won our first scrim
mage game 3-2. Last week we won our first regular
game 9-0!! My number is 39 and I am the smallest
kid on the team, but that doesn't matter. My good
friend, Nathan Dungan. has number 38. When we
aren't practicing soccer, we are usually riding our
bikes. Sometimes we watch cartoons on the TV in
the afternoons and on Saturday mornings.
My Papa tells me that we will be leaving our
home here at Johnson Bible College soon. I don't
think I really want to leave, but I know that he will
need my help in Zambia. We have a lot of work to
do there. I am curious to know what my new
school will be like. The second grade sounds like it
is going to be hard. Please write me a letterwhen I
get back to Zambia.
Sophomore and freshman - Doyle High School
Can you guess my latest hobby?
MARTI'S PAGE
Our furlough timeis almost overand I have enjoyedevery moment of it, but Iameager to returnto Zambia
Our first threeyears in Zambia have resulted in it becoming home, anditspeople, especially our brothers and
sistersin Christ, have become dear friends. We are not theonly ones who are eager concerning ourreturn. In
nearly every letter wereceive our Zambian friends ask."When areyoucoming?" Ihopeyou wil Irejoice with us
as we return. You here at home have refreshed and renewed us for service. Thank you for all your loving
kindnesses to our family.
Our departure date is Monday. July 16. It is going to be difficult to leaveJeffrey behind . . . and Icannot
even begin toimagine notseeing him for threeyears. Also, this September. Susanwill bejoining Russell at Rift
Valley Academy. This means that out ofour four children only Andrew will beathome with us. Iknow many of
you have been praying for us concerning this matter, and the Lord has really given us a sense of peace
My prayer foryou as well as myself is that wewill makePhilippians4;6-7 a realityinour lives. "Beanxiousfor
nothing, but ineverything by prayer and supplications with thanksgiving let your requests be madeknown to
God. And the peace of God which surpasses all comprehension shall guard your hearts andyour minds in
Christ Jesus." Do notworry; pray! Be in control ofyour attitude. Know that theLord Jesus isour power and
strength. Depending upon Him gives us peace and protects our hearts and minds. Prayer is the key.
r-MATTERS OF PRAYER:
a receptive attitude towards us by our
Zambian friends as we return to the field
that hearts are being prepared in Zambia to
receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
Russell and Susan as they begin a new portion
of their lives in boarding school at Rift Valley
Academy
that Andrew might have a place in school at
the International School of Lusaka
Jeffrey as he remains in Texas to begin his
sophomore year in college at LeTourneau in
the field of aviation technology
for us as we leave Jeffrey behind in the U.S.A.
for Marti as she decides whether to resume her
teaching at the International School of Lusaka
that our Zambian Christian friends will be ex
cited to resume the ladies' and men's Bible
study classes
for Ron as he continues planning for the new
building at Chelston
that sufficient funds will be available to build
the Chelston church building-as God provides
our travel plans will be completed and that our
travel to Zambia will be uneventful
the need for $5,000-$7,000 to cover our trans
portation and shipping costs back to Zambia
IN HONOR
This issue of the "Times" is dedicated to a
special couple ~ Mother and Daddy,
Grammie and Grandaddy, Joe and Anna
Baumann. Thank you, God. for this furlough
we have had together.
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November 1984
Volume 4, Number 2
TIMES 'N
ZAMBIA
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RON AND MART! BAUMANN
FIELD ADDRESS:
P.O. BOX 32184
Lusaka. Zambia
TELEPHONE: 252058
FORWARDING AGENTS:
Dr. and Mrs: Ralph Carnathan
3945 Kingston Pike
Knoxville. Tennessee 37919
telephone; (615) 523-0629
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OUR SECOND TERM
Our second term in Zambia is well underway. It seems like we spent much of our first term
just getting settled, but this time it has taken only a couple of months. We feel like we are
home now after a long, "working" holiday in the United States. We had many wonderful
visits with you which made it easier for us to return here with those memories. There were
also some we wanted to visit with while on our furlough but were not able to do so for various
reasons. Having the opportunity to visit with
most all of our supporting churches, and to
visit with all of the individuals who support us
was a most rewarding experience. Thank you
for inviting us to your homes and churches.
Thank you for all of the delicious meals and
fellowship dinners which ruined my waistline!
The hot, hot weather that we are experiencing
now is taking care of the waistline problems
slowly. Our shipment of household goods,
medical supplies and mission supplies/
equipment arrived in good condition. It
seems like only yesterday we were loading the
crate at Johnson Bible College, preparing it
for its long journey through New Orleans.
Durban, and on to Lusaka. We are very
thankful to have it here without damage, and
to already be using many of the things that Our crate being loaded at Johnson
were in it. Bible College
BIBLE SCHOOL LESSON PACKS. . . included
with the items in our crate was a large amount of Bible School materials. All
four churches (Chelston, Mungwi, Mungu, and Kafue West Side) now have
tremendous Sunday school programs in progress. It is exciting to see the
large numbers of children learning about Jesus Christ at an early age, and be
ing taught by Zambian men and women of the church, Avery special thanks to
Helen Sizemore (East Point, Georgia) who was responsible for getting almost
all of this new Bible school material for us.
The "growing" Chelston congregation
The ladies "working" on the
Chelston plot
CHELSTON UPDATE.
WATER PROJECT AT MUNGU. . . The group at
Mungu remains faithful. The numbers are not what they were in the Summer of
1983, but we pray that the group will grow back to where they were, and
actually exceed that. Most all of the rural people in Zambia are suffering as a
result of the three-year drought. At Mungu the little Mungu River is now dry.
Some who have lived there for years have never seen that happen. Some of the
wells are drying up, but some still have water. The people must walk long
distances forwaterto drink and cook with. We feel that a hand-dug well iswhat
is most needed inthis community. Ofcourse diggingwellsis not my "primary"
vocation, but with the Lord's help and blessings we plan to proceed! The depth
may need to be at or near ten metres. The technique used for most well-
digging in the Central Province of Zambia seems to be to dig the well first, then
pour the concrete casing last. It is going to be a long, hot, dangerous dig, but
the members of the congregation are willing and anxious to do it. We estimate
that the cost will be around $1,500.
Leaders at Kafue West Side receiving
the Bible School packs
The Chelston congregation ex
perienced some difficulties which set thembacka bitthispast year, butare now
going strong. We "technically" still do not have a clear lease on the landyet
(even though it was offered to us and we did pay all the charges before we left
inJuly, 1983). We feel that it is redtapethat iscausingthe delay, and praythat
the lease will be givento us soon. On faith, I havestarted purchasingas many
building supplies and materials as I can, hoping to avoid the severe inflation
that is so common here. We will not begin construction until after the rains are
past (March, 1985), but hope to havemost building itemson hand bythat time.
So far we have purchased: poles and diamond mesh wire for the fence;
ordered (and paid for) the asbestos roofing sheets; ordered the steel trusses
for the roof support; ordered the steel doorframes and doors. Last week I
contracted to havethe plot graded off; that has been completed nowand paid
for. The plot is beautiful! It is level withthree, finetreeson it. It is situated near
the Civic Center inChelston ina medium densityhousingarea, surrounded by
high and low density housing. This congregation is exciting to work with.
Every lime I meet with them there are new faces to meet and get to know.
MAKUKU CHURCH SCATTERED. . . The pork
processing plant and farm (Makuku Farms Limited) was closed while we were
home on furlough leaving all of the workers, including the church members,
without jobs or places to live. We were sorry to see the Makuku church
discontinued, but actually fee! it is a dispersion of Christians rather than a
closing of a local congregation. Afew of the members have met a couple of
times at a nearby village called Nega Nega. (Therewas a small group there at
one time some years ago.) At this time there does not seem tobeenough
interest for a new congregation. We are willing to help if things improve.
MEN'S AND LADIES' CLASSES. . . we have
started our Biblestudy classes at most of our churches again. Everyoneseems
to be anxious and excitedto resume the study of the various Booksof the Bible.
Down at the well at Mungu
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(Letter Quotes From LeTourneau College in Longview, Texas;: "Well, I'm back at school. I haven't had a
chance to get everything unpacked yet. Idread unpacking all of those boxes..." "...Before Iforget to write it down,
I want to wish you a Happy Anniversary Mama and Papal Since your birthday is only two days later Happy
Birthday, Papa..." "Boy, this term is going by fast! It has started to cool down a bit already. I'm sureyou would like
to have some of this nice, cool air in Zambia..." "Dear Mama, Just wanted to drop you a short note to wish you a
Happy Birthday..." "Classes are going fine. I haven't done really badly in anything. The chemistry course is by far
the most difficult subject this term. I passed the first test OK, but it is going to take everything I've got plus the Lord
to do well in this subject..."
(Letter Quotes from Rift Vaiiey Academy, Kijabe, Kenya): "...Sorry I
haven't written sooner, but it took a while to get settled into the dorm. My
courses include: Chemistry, English, Bible, P.E., Algebra II, Typing,
U.S. History, and Choir. By the way, Happy Birthday, Papal..." "Has the
crate arrived at our house yet? I hope so. I can just picture Andrew
begging you all to get his bike and his soccer ball out! Am I right?..." "...
My roommate is from Uganda. His parents are with the U.S. Embassy
there. Heand Ifixed upourroom nicely, butitdldcosta bit. Icouldusea
little more money since I'm down to 35 Kenya Shillings..." "God has
really blessed our part of Kenya with rain the last few days. In fact. It's
raining right now..." "...I didn't go out for soccer this term, but I have
been playing a lot of tennis. It's a fun sport..." "It's dinner time now (if
you can 'call' it dinner) and 1 had better run..."
"...Hi! What's up? I think I'm over my homesickness and 'into' R.V.A.
life. }likeitalot,exceptforlights-outtime. Mycourses include: French,
World History, English, Biology, Bible, Geometry, P.E., and Choir. I
believe I have taken one course too many because Ido not have enough
study time..." "...I thought that you might be interested to know that I
have been 'tuned' which means for someone to try to get someone to like
them..." "...Hey, Andrew! How're you doing? I can't wait to introduce
you to all of my friends..."
It's been a long time since I have had a chance to tell you anything.
Now, where do I start? I have a new Doberman puppy that we hope will
grow up to be a good guard dog. His name is Napoleon, but we call him
Poley. He is seven weeks old, and has already learned how to sit to get
his food. Russell's bike is now my bike. It's a bit big, but i can ride it OK. Iam having fun in the second grade at the
International School of Lusaka. For afternoon activities (after school) I especially like roller skating and soccer.
During school hours I enjoy swimming. My Papahasanew4-wheel drive Isuzu pickup truck. It is just like the one I
want to get in a few years. I really miss not having Jeff or Russell or Susan here with me.
FELLOWSHIP DINNER AT MUNGWI. . .
We began working with the Mungwi congregation in mid-1983. The
Mungwi group was our first congregation in the Lusaka area. It is in the
rural area about twenty kilometres west of Lusaka. My visit with them
two months ago found them down in numbers (about twenty-four) and
down in spirit. Since then, wehavespent a lot of time encouraging them
and working with them. Recently, during a Sunday visit, the group
numbered forty-five. The past two Sundays they have had 108 and 87 in
the worship service. This past Saturday afternoon and evening we
organized a Fellowship Dinner much like we have in the States. It was
not an evangelistic crusade where all of the community was invited, but
just a good time for the members themselves and any who had drifted
away. We feel that it was a tremendous success including: food
(nshima with beef, cabbage, tomatoes and ripe ndiwo) fellowship,
singing and two films.
The building was full. Praise the Lord!
Russ and Susan ready to travel to
R.V.A.
Andrew checking on the tires on "1-3"
Cooking nshima at the Mungwi
Fellowship Dinner
MARTI'SPAGE. . . Many thanks for making our furlough SO special. It
was good to worship with you and renew our friendships. The year really passed
quickly for me. Leaving this time was more difficult since we had to say goodbye to Jeff
as he entered his sophomore year at Lelourneau College in Longview, Texas. It Is good
to know that the Lord "bridges" those thousands of miles with His love uniting us
together. It was just as difficult to say goodbye to Russell and Susan as they left for
boarding school in Kenya at Rift Valley Academy. Once again, the Lord is good to
remind us of His presence and watchcare over each family member. We have
experienced many shortages since our arrival such as: flour, washing powder, bread,
cooking oil, salt, diesel and even water occasionally. Although these shortages exist,
the Lord is good to provide what is necessary. We have never gone hungry here, and
somehow the needed diesel fuel is always there. We have learned to be dependent upon
the Lord. "Give us this day our daily bread" is a meaningful prayer for us. You may see
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this as hardship, but in reality it is a blessing to see our prayers answered for life's necessities. In America we have such
an abundance from God that sometimes we lose sight of His daily-providing for our needs. Myspecial prayer for each of
us is that we all be aware daily of Him as our lifeline. Philippians 4:19 states, "And my God shall supply all your needs
according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus".
SEWING. . . I have
spent some very happy
moments distributing the sew
ing supplies given by the West
ern District Missionary Society
(Georgia) to make children's
clothing. Each lady chose the
cloth for her children, cut it out
according to the pattern, and
sewed it together. Iwish each of
you could have seen the happy
smiles on the children's faces.
Cutting out patterns for the
children's clothes
Mission Services
PO Box 2427
Knoxville, TN 37901
ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED
MATTERS OF PRAYER
thankful that we have been allowed to return to Zambia and continue God's work
here
thankful that Russell and Susan have settled into boarding school easily
for Jeff in his sophomore year at LeTourneau College in Longview. Texas
for the strength necessary to face our separation from Jeff, Russell and Susan
that the lease on the Chelston plot will be given to us soon
for God's blessings as we dig the well at Mungu
> the men's and ladies' Bible study classes
thankful for Andrew's second grade placement at the I.S.L.
thankful for the opportunity for Marti to teach the first grade at I.S.L.
that the Kingdom of Christ will continue to grow in Zambia
for the government leaders in Zambia, and thankful for the 20 years of peace
that we will receive a rebate of customs duty and taxes on the mobile dental clinic
that God will provide the rest of the funds necessary for the Chelston building
for an end to the multiple, severe shortages (diesel, bread, flour, salt, cooking oil,
etc.)
thankful for the safe arrival of our crate
thankful for the rebate of customs duty and taxes on thecrategoodsandthe new
truck
that my father will continue to recover from the stroke he had on 10 May 1984
rlN HONOR. . . This issue of the "Times" is dedicated to Johnson Bible
College and the tremendous impact the College has had on World Evangelism.
It was our honor and pleasure to be living there during our furlough year.
Non Profit Orfl.
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The Knoxvllle News-Sentinel
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Missionaries Find Joy of Service Outweighs Triais
by JAN MAXWELL AVENT
News-Sentinel staff writer
Dr. and Mrs, Ronald Baumann
used to live in Sequoyah Hills. From
there to Africa where one night
five men armed with automatic
weapons entered their home and
beat Baumann with a steel pipe
is some kind of a change.
They live in a house in Lusaka,
Zambia, surrounded by walls to
keep out omnipresent criminals.
Baumann's 12-year dental prac
tice here provided money for the
luxuries a swimming pool, a
Mercedes-Benz and a nice home.
Now they don't even have a televi
sion.
But they wouldn't trade their
service as missionaries in Zambia
for their old life here. Their work is
too rewarding, they say, despite the
difficulties in Africa.
They are in Knoxville on a
year's furlough after three years in
the field. Things have not always
been easy, they say, but God is
pointing the way.
"Down through the years," Bau
mann said, "Marti and I discussed
the possibility of full-time mission
ary service. As time went along, we
discovered we weren't really hap
py. I had a wonderful private prac
tice, we had a nice social life, and
we had been blessed with most ev-
ep^hing you would want. But it
didn't fulfill our desires for our life."
And so they uprooted their four
children and cut their lifelong ties to
Tennessee and became missionaries
in, Zambia. Baumann, 45, spends
about 30 percent of his time in den
tistry work. Mrs. Baumann, 44,
leads Bible study classes for women
and teaches fourth grade at the In
ternational School of Lusaka.
"Our first responsibility," Mrs.
Baumann said, "is to lead our Zam-
bian Christians in teaching them
church leadership, educating them
through Bible classes, training them
to handle Sunday School classes and
be leaders in their congregations.
We also assist them in everyday
things like gardening projects, nu
trition and almost any other way
we can help them."
"We think a blend of Christian
ity and assistance is really the trend
in the world of missions," Baumann
said. "You need to have some skills
other than a degree from a Bible
college."
Baumann said he had to make a
decision early about what kind of
dental work he was going to do in
Zambia. He could do routine dental
work fillings and root canals
for 12 to 14 patients a day. But he
could relieve pain generally by
pulling the toothfor 60to 120 pa
tients a day. He is the only mission
ary dentist in a country the size of
Texas so he chose the method by
which he could serve the most peo
ple.
He also operates an emergency
clinicfor all missionaries in Zambia,
regardless of denomination, where
he does everything he can to save
teeth. Since there are only three
dentists in Lusaka, the capital, the
missionaries otherwise probably
would have to fly to Kenya or
South Africa to have the work done.
"I love the work," Baumann
said. "It's personally rewarding be
cause you sense the need in the
world for the gospel. In helping
countries that are underdeveloped,
there is a need for so much help,
and there are so few people who
really want to go and help."
The Baumanns' home church is
Woodlawn Christian Church, but
they have an extensive speaking
schedule during their year here.
They report to all the churches that
support their work and speak to
churches, civic groups and schools.
Though they are looking for
ward to returning to Zambia, they
had to remake their decision to stay
when they first arrived in the coun
try in 1980.
During their first year in Zam
bia, there were 12 attempted
break-ins on their property. Some
were successful.
Baumann suffered a concussion
and broken bones as a result of the
break-in and beating with a steel
pipe. Almost everything they had
was stolen, but no one else was
hurt
"There were several hours when
we had to decide if we were where
the Lord wanted us to be," Bau
mann said. "People have been mur
dered there, and I had the responsi
bility of the welfare of my family."
But those times of indecision
passed quickly. "The fact that some
bad people did these things to us
touched the hearts of the Zambian
Christians," he said. "They came to
as and prayed for us. Other de-
lominational groups gave us cloth
ing and curtains and brought food
'or days.
"This gave us a bond with the
people that we would not have
aad," Baumann said. "We think that
s a blessing. As far as security now,
we do the best we can to make our-
>elves safe, but we feel the Lord can
protect us."
Mrs. Baumann misses snack
oods cheese crackers, potato
:hips and candy bars. "I miss family
md getting together on holidays
nd a home church with special mu-
4c and fellowship," she said.
"I miss sporting events on TV,"
baumann said. "There are no con-
i;erts, few theaters and almost no
ontertainment."
They both miss the family to
getherness that is normal here.
When they return to Zambia in
.'uly, they will leave 18-year-old
.'effrey at LeToumeau College in
Longview, Texas. Russell, 15, and
.Susan, 14, will be at a boarding
school for missionary children in
Kenya. Andrew, soon to be 7, will
be the only one at home with them
in Lusaka.
"We miss the plushness of our
Id life," Mrs. Baumann said, "but
We've never looked back."
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staff photo by Dave Carter
Ron and Marti Baumann admire art brought home from Africa.
AN OPPORTUNITY TO HELP
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More than 35 million people living in all parts of drought-ravaged Africa
are desperately hungry, and their plight is the "worst human disaster in recent
history" of the continent, a United Nations report said on October 29, 1984.
Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Baumann, missionaries in Lusaka, Zambia, have shared a
need with us that is a burden on their heart. In the Mungu village near Kafue,
about seventy kilometres southwest of Lusaka, the river has dried up, and their
wells are continuing to dry up. The situation is critical. Dr. Baumann has
started on a well in the faith that people here in the states will provide funds
for the materials. This would be a well deeper and more efficient than the present
ones. It would supply water for drinking and irrigational purposes. The average
cost for a well is around $l,600fc. Dr. Baumann with several men from the Mungu
Church are providing all the labor to keep the cost down. Please pray that no
one will be injured during the digging process. The well is located near the
Church and will be available to all in the village. Once completed the church
members will be able to have gardens right at the church since they have plenty
of land surrounding the building.
I'm sure the news media has already made you aware of the drought and great
need in Africa. It is heart breaking to see pictures of mothers holding their
children vdiile they die of starvation, or an older person nothing but skin and
bones. It seems that only a small percent of government aid reaches those who
need it so desperately, but all the money given to this well project will be
used to help some of these people. If we receive enough money to dig more than
one well, that will mean we can help more people.
The Baumanns' had this to say, 'Ve are very excited" about the water project
for Zambia. Physically speaking, water is by far the greatest need that Zambia
faces. The Water of Life is the greatest OVERALL need. We hope and pray to be
able to provide both through this opportunity for service."
This is an opportunity for us to respond in a tangible way to the words of
Jesus: " for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave
me drink Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these
my brethren, you did it to me." (Matt. 25:35,40)
Checks should be made to: Zambia Christian Mission, indicating it is for the
"Well Project". Forwarding agents are: Dr. and Mrs. .Ralph Camathan
3945 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, Tennessee 37919
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Dear Friends at Seymour Heights
We are very excited about the water project for Zambia, We
praise God for your special interest in this need. Physically speak-
ingj water is by far the greatest need that Zambia faces. The Water
of Life is the greatest OVERALL need. We hope and pray to he able
to provide both through this opportunity for service.
While at Seymour Heights that Sunday morning during the Bible
School Class we somehow got "off" on needs in the world. We all
agreed that we have never really been hungry or thirsty. If all
Americans could witness the drought conditions resulting in severe
thirst and starvation as we see it here in Zambia as well as much of
the rest of Africa, funding for projects of this sort would be a
minor problem.
We discussed one area south of Lusaka (near the Zimbabwe border
before reaching Chirundu) as an area of great need, I now find that
the Zambian government is going into that area with seven wells. We
are happy for those people. The area where we have decided to place
the well is in the Mungu village near Kafue, This is about seventy
kilometres southwest of Lusaka, The well is to be near our church
there and available to all in the village. Once completed the church
members will be able to have small gardens right at the church since
we have plenty of land surrounding the building. Also, very soon, we
plan to build a baptistry outside and adjacent to the church building.
Up to now it was necessary to walk to the river for baptisms (which
is almost dry at this time).
It is difficult to estimate the cost for the well. Since we
(the members) are providing all of the labor, the cost will be less.
The average cost for a well is around KZ,000 (about $1,600), If we
run into rock, or, if we are forced to purchase and install precast
concrete linings, the cost will increase to double or triple. We are
"raying to he able to complete this well for $1,600 or less. Please
pray with us that no one wfl be injured during the digging process.
If we must go to a depth of thirty feet or more, it will he dangerous
"down" there!
We "made" a wonderful start today. By quitting time we had
reached a depth of ten feet (with a diameter of 51 inches). That is
a lot of dirt!! The soil seems somewhat moist too. Am I being an
optimist? Ho stone yet either!
We send our love and appreciation to you for your support.
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FORWARDING AGENTS:
Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Carnathan
3945 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, Tennessee 37919
phone: (615) 523-0629
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Lusaka. Zambia
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THE LAND IN WHICH WE SERVE
Mjlamhia is located in the south
central portion of the African con
tinent. It is a most unusual coun
try:
Its size: It is a nation large
even by African standards. Its
area exceeds 290,000 square miles,
far larger in fact than the areas
of France, Belgium and the Neth
erlands combined.
Its shape: Zambia's config
uration is unusual and difficult to
describe. Some have suggested
that it resembles a butterfly, with
one wing in the northeast and the
other in the southwest.
Its diversity: Zambia's total
population is only 3,900, 000, but
there are 36 distinct languages
spoken, that is, approximately
one language for every 100,000
people. The inhabitants of Zam
bia come from very diverse back-
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grounds, and their history is rooted
in a complej? tribal and cultural
heritage. Present levels of civili
zation vary from those' having a
comparatively high standard of
living to those existing under the
most primitive conditions.
Its climate: Fornearly three-
quarters of the yearZambia has no
rainfall. The wet season lasts from
November until April and a rain
shower outside that time is re
garded as phenomenal. In June and
July the weather is cold, sometimes
sharply so. But when the rains
break in Novemberwith the south
ward movement of the inter-tropi
cal zone there is an immense feel
ing of relief, despite the violent
thunderstorms which accompany
the torrential downpours.
Its altitude; The surface of
Zambia is part of the world's great
est plateau stretching for 3,000
miles down the African continent.
Almost all the country undulates at
a levelabove 3,500 feet, with the
average level being somewhat
greater in the northeastern wing of
the country.
Its wealth: In spite of the
factthatZambia's'underground re
sources have been virtually un
touched, it already shows evi
dence of being possessed of vast
reserves of mineral wealth. Zam
bia is presently the second larg
est producer of copper in the world.
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A Kakombo villager.
Its political situation; In a
continent whose newnations often
experience severe internal politi
cal troubles, Zambia has been and
remains an area of relative calm.
Its president. Dr. Kenneth Kaunda,
is the son of a Christian minister,
and has led his country with a ma
turity rare among leaders of the
"emerging nations" of the world.
Its evangelistic potential: It
is in this area more than any oth
er, perhaps, that Zambia proves
an unusual country. It presents
an unlimited evangelistic oppor
tunity. There are two fundamenta'
reasons for this:
1 . It is an independent coun
try. The bestowal of freedom on a
land brings, of course, an elemen
tal change in the attitude of its
people toward those who once ruled
them. In Zambia it was the white
man who introduced both external
domination and Christianity to the
Africans. The African often saw
acceptance of the Christian mes
sage as a means of gaining certain
advantages the European offered
and, as a consequence, frequently
accepted the gospel for very mixed
motives. With the coming of inde
pendence, however, in October,
1964, such advantages began to be
offered by the African government
itself. Nolongerwas it necessary
in the African mind, to make a "pro
fession of faith" to receive them.
As a result, we are now assured
that the gospel is accepted on its
own merits along. We are able to
preach the gospel in an atmosphere
in whichnoextraembellishment is
given, and none is expected.
2. It is a country in a process
ofrapid change. It is becoming in
creasingly apparent that one of the
prime factors influencing the rate
at which a people receive Chris
tianity is the amount of change oc
curring in their overall way of life.
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ing and deeply rooted patterns of
secular existence is strong indi
cation of a disposition to change
religious patterns as well. It is no
exaggeration to state that there are
today few areas of the world under
going a more rapid and radical tran
sition process than Zambia. A few
evidences are the phenomenal in
crease in the use of modem farm-
associated machinery, the accept
ance ofmoney as a medium of ex
change, the incredible rate at which
urbanization is taking place, the
breakdown of old tribal lines and
traditions, the incorporation of
European building methods and
styles of architecture, the rise in
the level of education and litera
cy, etc.. . And these changes are
presently reflected in the amazing
rapidity at which portions of the
Zambian populace are being con
verted by the preaching of the gos
pel .
A M B I A
Other observations: Of course
not all aspects ofthe Zambian pic
ture are good. It's an expensive
country in which to live. Its peo
ple can, on occasion, be volatile
and unpredictable. As in other
parts of the world, the racial prob
lem seems to grow more imposing
every day. Hopefully, such diffi
culties will diminish. The one cer
tain factor is that we have an op
portunity to plant the seed of the
gospel now, and in a field fertile
beyond ourmost optimistic dreams.
God expects us to avail ourselves
of the opportunity .
JOINT STATEMENT BY RHODESIA AND ZAMBIA MISSIONARIES
The Zambia missionaries have unanimously decided to withdraw from the Central Africa
Mission Churches of Christ, and to establish a mission body for work solely in Zambia. This
departure has been prompted by conditions which have developed since the break-up of the
former Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland and in no way reflects differences in doctrine
or mission principles. The personnel of the Central Africa Mission Churches of Christ give
their blessing to the future effort in Zambia and pray that the Lord's Church will be blessed
in this newly independent nation.
Jack Pennington for Rhodesia
Dean Davis for Zambia
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
JC^fter flyingfortwo nights and
one day, waiting at the hot and hum
id Ndola airport for an hour to be
cleared for customs, I will have to
admit that my first impressions of
Zambia were tired impressions.
I am Impressed with this new
nation of Zambia. Independence
since 1964has brought mixed emo
tions to these people. Some feel
that since they are independent,
they are free from work, responsi
bility, obligations, etc. Others
have caught a glimpse of the vision
of the leaders, that is to make Zam
bia one of the great nations of the
world.
One thing that would make an
impression on anyone coming to
Zambia is the language barrier .
Even though English is the common
language, many of the people still
speak only one of the 100 tribal
languages of Zambia. To meet a
man and not be able to talk with
him is a flustrating experience,
especially when you have the
"Bread of Life"and cannottell him
so he can eat and live forever.
works in the hearts and
lives of people who are willing to
bow in humble submission to His
Word and will.
The fact is, God is working
today in many parts of Zambia
through indigenous churches who
want to find the truth, believe the
truth and share the truth.
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Charles Delaney baptizing
young Zambian into Christ.
I am also impressed with the
people to whom we have come to
tell of Christ. When a family with
four children, (three walking along
and one carried on the mother's
back) will walk 6 miles one way to
attend a worship service, you can't
help but be impressed with their
desire to leam of Christ. The sin
cerity and simplicity of these peo
ple make lasting impressions. This
makes me even more aware of the
tremendous opportunity and task
that we have before us. The task
of bringing these people to Christ,
leadingthemto steadfastness, and
teaching them to witness to others
RESTORATION
of their experience with Christ is
ours . For if we come and just bap
tize, and do not teach them to be
steadfast and to walk in the spirit,
we have defeated our purpose. In
like manner, if we who believe so
much in evangelism and witness
ing, do not teach them to witness
to others of their Lord, then we
have become the biggest of hypo
crites .
The co-workers who are in
Zambia have made an impression
on me also. At the presenttime we
haye one single lady and nine fami
lies scatteredthrough Zambia pre-
sentingthe message of Christ. One
does not have to be around them
very long to be impressed with their
devotion and dedication to Christ.
Lastly, as I take a look at the
people who walk as sheep without
a shepherd, I am impressed once
again by the words of Christ when
He said, "I amthe Way, the Truth
and the Life, no man cometh unto
the father but by me," and "Go ye
into all the world and preach the
gospel to every creature." O
by Ron Sopp
Contacts have been made with I
several of these churches. The c
single outstanding thing about c
these congregations is their ex- c
pUcit faith in the testimony of the i
Scriptures. Each congregation is <
earmarked by a peculiarname, i. t
e. "Holy Gospel Church," "Afri
can Christian Church," "African
Apostolic Church" and others .
According to contacts already
made these several churches are
seeking Bible Teaching andleader-
shiptraining. These congregations
already immerse, believe in the
Virgin-bomSon of God and use the
Bible as the final authority in Faith
and Practice.
The Restoration principle so '
successfully proclaimed years ago
in America can be preached in Zam
bia today with much the same suc
cess. Itisthe writer's considered
opinion that there can be a Restor
ation Movement among these many
indigenous churches as the Spirit
of God moves in the hearts of these
thousands.
Ron Sapp and indigenous group
leave for warship services.
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CHALLENGES and OPPORTUNITIES
COPPERBELT
by Dean Dov is
There is an area in the north-
em part of the country of Zambia,
about 90 miles long and 30 miles
wide, known as the "fabulous cop-
perbelt." Within this area there
are some of the largest, most mod
em mining operations in the world,
which turn out enough copper an
nually to make Zambia the second
largest copper producer in the non-
communist world. There are seven
beautiful, modem cities in the cop-
perbelt quite unlike what most peo
ple would expect to find in Africa.
These cities serve as the indus
trial and distribution centres for
the rest of the country and supply
most of the economy which makes
Zambia a nation among the nations.
The "fabulous copperbelt" has cer
tainly brought economic and educa
tional lighttothe heart of the "dark
continent."
Immediately, you might ask,
"What has all this to do with Evan
gelism?" The facts stated above
do not tell the whole story. In the
"fabulous copperbelt" there are
between seven and eight hundred
thousand people of which only a-
bout one percent have been touched
with the Gospel message of Christ
our Saviour. These people still
dwell in the dark, which is quite
evident by the terrible wickedness
we witness around us each day.
We see murder, riot, incest, rape,
drunkedness andthievery to such a
degree that it causes one to shud
der. These, of course, are things
that can be witnessed anywhere in
the world where Christ is not known
as Saviour and Lord. Here in Zam
bia it presents a tremendous chal
lenge to reach these people with
the only remedy for Sin andthe on
ly light that can drive away the
darkness of Satan and his forces.
Please pray for more laborers to
help meet that challenge.
We are thrilled as we see the
power of the Gospel working in
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First Capperbelt converts.
the lives of those who have been
reached. In April of 1967 the Bill
Brants, whofirst sawthe challenge
of the copperbelt, arrived and be
gan the initial survey work in the
city of Kitwe. Mildred Pace soon
joined them and continues to work
there. In October, 1967 the Dean
Davises arrived in Ndola to begin
laying ground work for establish
ing NewTestament churches there.
Later, in November, the Vemon
Oakleys joined the work in Kitwe
and in January, 1968 the Charles
Delaneys joined the work in Ndola.
Since all the families are new to
the area and there has been no
previous work by the Churches of
Christ, the work has been slow and
difficult. However, the doors are
now being opened and souls are be
ing won as congregations are es
tablished in the copperbelt cities.
We ask for your prayers, that we
may all be fit vessels for carry
ing the "Fabulous Gospel" of Jesus
to the "Fabulous Copperbelt" of
Zambia.
Mufulira Copper Mine
LIVINGSTONE
by Sandy Sinclair
The city of Livingstone has al
ways had important historical con
nection with the development of
Central Africa. It has traditionally
been the natural gateway across
the Zambezi fromthe southern high
velt to the northern plateau. Loca
ted on the banks of the Zambezi
river at the Victoria Falls, the first
white man in the area was David
Livingstone after whom the town
was named.
The railway reached Living
stone in 1906 and just six short
years later in 1912 the first mis
sionaries of the Churches of Christ
entered the area. These non-instru
ment Church of Christ missionaries
have labored long and faithfully in
the Livingstone and Kalomo areas .
In 1962 Max Randall entered
the then Northern Rhodesia with
the first work of the Central Africa
Mission and lived in Livingstone.
During that time government per
mission was given for building
schools and churches in the Mum-
bwa mission 400miles N.E. where
there was already a nucleus of
Church of Christ brethren from Rho
desia .
We, the Sinclair family ar
rived in Livingstone in October,
1967. It is our intention to labor
with the African people both in and
around Livingstone and to survey
new areas farther afield. We are
in an area of work where the Church
of Christ is no strangertothe aver
age person. This works both to our
advantage and a little to our disad
vantage. We are trying to maintain
good relationships with ournon-in-
strument neighbors and work to
gether to our mutual advantage for
we both agree 100% on the princi
ples of the indigenous church.
We are in contact with scattered
groups of Christians, 55 miles
north of Livingstone in remote bush
country between the Ngwezi and
Sichifula rivers. There are no roads
in this area and the 4X4 Chevy has
been put to good use this rainy
season. It is hoped that further
surveys will locate more and more
isolated pockets of Christians with
whom we can fellowship, evangel
ize and help with literature and
leadership training.
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David Livingstone
Plans are in advanced stages
now for work in the southern area
of Barotseland and northern Bots
wana fromKatimaMulilo to Maun.
Brother Gordon Nelson,missionary
inSouthAfrica willassistin these
Botswana surveys early in this
coming dry season. We already
have compiled an impressive list
of names of interested persons who
would like to know more about the
Churches of Christ.
The work is exciting and the
prospects of increasing the King
dom and extending the influence of
Christ to remote and untouched
fields are excellent. The oppor
tunity is there and we do indeed
accept the challenge before us.
With your prayers and God's guid
ance , victory will be won.
LUSAKA
by Charles Bell
Lusaka, the capital city of
Zambia, was founded in 1905 and
named after a local tribesman. In
1935 it became the capital of what
was then Northern Rhodesia, and
in 1960 it was given city status.
The population has grown from a
village to 30,000 in 1951 and to
116,000 in 1964. Today in 1968
it stands at over 150,000. It is a
pleasant place to live. Although
it is in the tropics it is 4200 feet
above sea level. This makes for a
healthy climate. At present the
city covers more than 36 square
miles.
We are here for evangelism,
and to plant churches in the Lusaka
area. Our Interest therefore is in
people who have not yet been
reached. As the most central city
in Zambia it attracts people who
come frequently into the city to
shop from an area of about 5,000
squaremiles. Then there are those
who come from further afield. With
the local population this provides
a large number of contacts, some
of which lead to areas from out
side the city.
The field itself; There are in
Lusaka some Church of Christ mem
bers. We have contacted some and
are still searching for others. They
are the nucleus of a congregation
which is an advantage. They have
a sense of idenity and know what
we believe. But they need to be
organized into an effective group.
This is being done at the time of
writing.
New Contacts: These are nu
merous of course. They will need
instruction and leadership. One of
the advantages of the city and of
Lusaka in particular, is that there
are many civil servants and other
educated people in commerce and
industry who are capable of being
trained more rapidly in doctrine and
leadership. One such man will be
worth many missionaries. This is
because he can lead his fellow Af
ricans to Christ without the pro
blems that beset the missionary's
differences of language, customs
and values, how to sense sincer
ity, avoiding the dependency re
lationship, to be frank without
seeming to be unfair, etc. We
have started one congregation a-
mong these new contacts.
Further Growth and Expansion:
The African people bring their fami
lies and friends to the church.
This emphasis is excellent, and
helpful in another way. As rela
tives and friends come and go from
their village homes to Lusaka we
have a mobile group which can
carry literature with them to their
home areas. This will provide a
new contact for us to pursue when
any interest if reported.
Training Leaders; This is a
real contribution to the future well-
being of the Churches. It immedi
ately steps up the activity of the
group and provides for their spir
itual growth. In this respect we
can teach and train leaders who
will in turn teach others.
The Mental Climate; Change
is the order of the day. What bet
ter time to present the Gospel ?
The demand for change and also
reappraisal will continue as long
as the country is in a state of rap
id change and growth, as it is now.
This does not mean that everyone
who is approached withthe Gospel
is ready to change to Christianity.
Many are not interested, the world
and this life have their full atten
tion .' But those who are willing
are breaking with the past because
they want to. The old way of life
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is no longer good enough and they
seek a higher standard of living,
when it is presented to them in the
Scriptures.
As We See It; Opportunities
and problems come together. We
in Zambia have decided upcm a non-
subsidy policy. By this we mean
that we weill not support the church
es and their ministers financially.
In the cities the people will need
help in erecting buildings for the
first few congregations . Here we
are willingto helpasmuch asthey
may lack. These problems will face
each new congregation and will
have to be solved individually as
they grow.
The city contains many temp
tations and distractions which old
village life does not. It is harder
to keep the interest and attention
of the people. Liquor and "fun"
are real diversions from Christian
living. To conserve what has been
won, we must teach and be exam
ples. The matter of teaching means
starting from the basics of Bible
knowledge, Christian living, and
witnessing. These are opportuni
ties which present themselves and
we are happy to take advantage of
them.
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BUSH EVANGELISM
JIL he rural areas of Africa are
commonly called "the bush" in
contrast to "the city." The mis
sionary living in a rural area is
therefore engaged in "bush evan
gelism ."
The African bush people have
their life centered in communities
called villages . The government
is organized with a Headman and
Elders who are responsible for ma
jor and minor decisions, such as
where to dig a well and to solve
legal cases, such as disciplining
a man who has beaten his wife.
The physical arrangement of each
village is usually a straight-line
with one family next to another.
Each family may cluster a cooking
hut and two or more sleeping huts,
depending upon the number of chil
dren . They have other out-build
ings, such as a com crib and a
chicken house with all structures
made of wood poles and grass
roofs. The people in a village may
all be related and include as many
as three generations. Spirit gates,
hunting and rain shrines, and vari
ous charms can be found, indicat
ing their old tribal worship. Bush
evangelism is an attempt to take
the Gospel to these people who
live without Jesus Christ.
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Don Mechem &. headmen wait
for people to gather*
The message of Jesus Christ
comes as Good News to the hearts
of these people. Upon hearing the
Gospel only two orthree times they
leave the "Old ways" and accept
the "New and living way" through
Jesus Christ. During one month's
time I have seen forty-six people
give their hearts to Jesus Christ.
Bush evangelism in Zambia is ex
citing, challenging and rewarding.
As people become Christian
they are encouraged to establish
their own church. The selection
of their leaders is followed by a
simple training program, lasting
two or three weeks. They plan
and build their own house of wor
ship, using materials in likeness
to those used in the construction
of their own homes. The whole
program of "bush evangelism" re
mains unsubsidized by the mis
sionary and hence indigenous.
a cash economy.
AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST
We Mnt to tyitAoduce the. ptoplz Mho havo. takm to kzatt the,
ynitttom, o{i lo&t &oaJU tn thz nm natton 0;$ Zmbta. They KepKe&ent
^tve Btble Cott&gej) and oaz (^fiom eleven States, South A^/Uea and
Rhodesia. They aeaJLize that thein. Mofik maJUL only be eij^ect^ve a&
God Ble&iti It. They a^k ^on. youJi ptayeu that God Mitt MoA.k thro
ugh them a& a tecan to Mtn the lo^t tn Zambia to Je6iL6.
BELLS
Charles J. Bell was bom in
Salisbury, Southem Rhodesia and
later moved to Capetown, South
Africa, where he finished his High
School education. His father was
a Christian businessman in Salis
bury and Capetown. In the year
1956 Charles left for America to
study at the Cincinnati Bible Sem
inary from which he received a B .A.
degree and did graduate study. He
alsocompletedthree years of grad
uate study in secondary education
at the University of Cincinnati be
fore returning to Africa In May,
1966.
While at C.B.S. Charles met
Mary Frances Gabhart of Alfords-
ville, Indiana . She received the
A.B. degree from C.B.S. and the
Master of Education degree from
the University of Cincinnati. She
also studied In the College of Ap
plied Arts and taught school in the
Cincinnati area.
The Bells were married In 1962.
They have two children, Todd Ash
ley, bom in Cincinnati, andjull-
anne Hope, bom in Johannesburg,
South Africa. The Bells are labor
ing in Lusaka, the capital city of
Zambia.
The Charles Bell Family
BRANTS ^
Bill and Jackie Brant, now in
their sixth year of missionary ser
vice , are graduates of Kentucky
Christian College. Bill was bom
and reared In Akron, Ohio. He
comes from the Kenmore Church of
Christ. While cxi the Island of
Okinawa with the U .S . Army, Bill
became vitally interested In Mis
sions. After his discharge, he met
Jackie Christian, who was then
Youth director at Kenmore. Jackie
came from Huntlngton, W. Virginia,
and wantedtobe a missionary early
in her teens.
The William Brant Family
The Brants were married in
1958. While Bill finished his edu
cation, Jackie taught school and
worked forthe college as assistant
dietltlon. Bill served a student
ministry at the Bishopville Church
of Christ in Ohio. Yvonne Marie
(Vonnle) was bom February 17,
1966 In Lusaka, Zambia.
The labors of the Brants in
Africa began at Mashoko Mission
in Rhodesia. There, Bill served In
the areas of ministerial training,
evangelism and maintenance, and
Jackie taught the missionary chil
dren and assisted in the Lab at
Christian Hospital. After 2| years
they moved to Zambia to give over-
sighttothe work at Mumbwa which
was begun my Max Ward Randall.
After their first furlough they re
turned to Zambia and opened the
work for the Church of Christ on
the Copperbelt. They are endeav
oring to evangelize and establish
a printing ministry.
DAVISES
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The Dean Davis Family
Dean Davis was bom in 1935
in Mendon, Illinois. He was bap
tized into Christ at the Loraine,
Illinois Christian Church. He en
tered Johnson Bible College in Sep
tember of the same year. During
that time he held student ministries
and did supply preaching. He grad
uated from JBC in 1958.
Dean and Judy Mitchell of Mt.
Sterling, Illinois were married in
1955. She was a member of the
Sterling First Christian Church.
They ministered to the Christian
Church of Wlldie, Kentucky and
were then called to assist in the
establishing of a new congregation
at Athens, Tennessee. From 1963
untilthe middle of '66they served
the Capella Church of Christ at
King, North Carolina.
The Davises have two chil
dren, Jimmy age 10 and Cindy age
9 . They arrived in Zambia October
1967, and are working in Ndola,
the commercial and industrial cen
ter of Zambia.
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DELANEYS
The Charles Delaney Family
Charles Delaney was bom in
Lexington, Kentucky, in 1939. It
was through the efforts of E. Ray
(Cotton) Jones that he was won to
Christ. He graduated from the Cin
cinnati Bible Seminary and has held
ministries in Mayhill, Ohio, Hel-
tonville, Indiana and Johnson City,
Tennessee.
Charles married Betty Aber-
crombie of Selah, Washington, a
member of a minister's family. She
attended C.B.S. and the Central
Washington College of the Bible.
Betty enjoys children's work and
music.
They have two daughters,
Shanda, 6 years old and Robin, 5
years old. The Delaneys are labor
ing in Ndola, one of the major
Copperbelt cities, along with the
Dean Davis family.
MECHEMS
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The Don Mechem Family
Don and Linda Mechem were
reared in the states of Iowa and
Minnesota, respectively. They re
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ceived their Bible training from
Minnesota Bible College. Don re
ceived his degree from MBC in
1963 and he and Linda served as
Youth minister with the First Chris
tian Church of Stilwell, Oklahoma
until they began making prepara
tions to come to Zambia in 1966 .
They have two children, Shel
ley, six years old, bom in Minne
apolis, and son, Timothy, bom
October 18, 1967 in Lusaka, Zam
bia , Africa.
The Mechems are laboring in
"bush" evangelism in the Kapyan-
ga area, sixty-five miles west of
Lusaka.
AKLEYS
The Vernon Dakley Family
Vemon Oakley was bom in
1936atWoodbury, Illinois. He be
came a Christian at Mason, Illi
nois . He served four years with
the U.S . Navy and worked for the
Sante Fe Railroad one year before
entering Bible college.
He met Kathryn Baynes and
they were married in 1954. She
was bom at Pontiac, Michigan, the
daughter of a minister, and has
beenactiveas Bible Schoolteach
er, choir director and organist.
Vemon received his Bachelor
of Arts degree from Kentucky Chris
tian College in 1962. He was or
dained by the elders of the First
Christian Church at Winslow, Ari
zona. The Oakleys have served
congregations in Kentucky and In
diana . They have three children
Cheri Lynn, aged 10 years, Cyn
thia Ann, aged 9 years and Doug
las Vemon 3 years old.
The Vemon Oakley family ar
rived in Zambia on November 30,
1967. They joined the Brants and
Mildred Pace in Kitwe. At present
they are engaged in language study
Along with their evangelistic en
deavors they will be directing the
Open Bible correspondence course,
sponsored by the mission .
MILDRED PACE
Mrs, Mildred Pace
Mildred Pace, tothose of you
who don't already know her, is a
grandmother missionary, who is
serving in the country of Zambia,
She was sent as "living link" mis
sionary from University Heights
Christian Church in Indianapolis,
Indiana. Priorto going to Indiana
polis she had served as a school
teacher in the Bedford, Indiana
public schools and after retiring,
worked in several offices, doing
various secretarial and detailed of
fice work. She had a desire to
make her life count for a little more.
She believed God knows our capa
bilities and He expects us to use
every talent, no matter how big or
how small, in bearing fruit for His
Kingdom.
Mrs . Pace leamed of the call
in a brand new country in Africa,
named Zambia. There was a need
on the mission field, where teach
ing and office work were needed in
the Lord's work! She accepted the
call and left the States on April
26th, 1966. She worked for one
year at the Mumbwa Mission, 75
miles in the bush area west of Lu
saka. She is now assisting the
Brants in the evangelistic and the
printing ministry in Kitwe, the
largest city of the Copperbelt of
Zambia.
RANDALLS
The Leroy Randall Family
Leroy Max Randall, a "sec -
ond generation" missionary, was
bom in 1939 at Tracy, Minnesota
to Max and Gladys Randall. He
went to the South African mission
field in 1950, and participated with
his father in two aerial mission
surveys of Northern and Southern
Rhodesia. It was during the latter
trip he decided to make Northern
Rhodesia (now Zambia) his future
field of endeavor. He retumed to
U.S. and graduated from Minne
sota Bible College in 1962.
Leroy has servedas assistant
minister to the congregations at
Footville, Wisconsin and Austin,
Minnesota, and as minister to the
congregation at Faribault, Minne
sota. He married Gayle Lundgren
of Forest Lake, Minnesota, who
was also a student of MEG. She
grew up in a strong Christian home
and has been active in the church
since childhood. She is a quali
fied licensed practical nurse. Le
roy and Gayle have one daughter.
Shannon Lee, who was bom on her
grandfather Max's birthday, Octo
ber 17, 1965.
They arrived in Zambia on June
17th, 1966 and took over the work
already started at Mumbwa Mis
sion, 75 miles west of Lusaka.
Nowthat the government has taken
the schools in that area, which
Leroy managed, the Randalls are
living in Lusaka . They are pre -
paring to evangelize in the capi
tal city and in the surrounding bush
areas.
SAPPS
RonaldSappobtained his B.A.
degree at Nebraska Christian Col
lege, Norfolk, Nebraska. It was
there that he met and married Amy
Pickerell. Following graduation in
1965, they moved with their eleven
month old son, David, to Glasco,
Kansas where they ministered to
the Christian Church. The Sapp
family soon became four the fol
lowing year when Jennifer Nell was
bom . Ron and Amy felt the need
to go to Zambia . They left Glasco
January 1, 196 7 to begin fund rais
ing. They arrived in Zambia No
vember 10th of that same year.
Now living directly outside
Lusaka, the Sapp family has begun
working with several indigenous
African Churches in the compounds
as well as beginning a new church
in the Kamailo area near Lusaka.
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The Ron Sapp Family
SINCLAIRS
A. G. (Sandy)Sinclairwas bom
in Johannesburg, South Africa of
South African parents . Later the
family moved to Cape Town where
the parents and two younger broth
ers still live. In Cape Town he
met Max Randall and was baptized
into Christ at the Polo Road Church
of Christ. A strong desire to at
tend Bible College in the U. S.
brought Sandy to Minneapolis in
1958, where he enrolled at Minne
sota Bible College and graduated
in 1963 .
In 1960he met Charlotte Ran
dall, a freshman at MBC. She was
bom in Califomia, but had lived
most of her life in Indiana andWis-
consin. They were married in 1961
by Prof. Gerald Gibson of MBC.
The Sinclairs ministered to the
Horicon Church of Christ in Tru
man, Minnesota, before making
preparations to come to Africa.
They now have three sons, Mich
ael Alexander, aged 5 years, bom
in Minneapolis, Richard Avery,
aged 3 bom in Fairmont, Minne
sota and Wayne Anthony, aged one
year bom in Cape Town, 8. A.
The Sandy Sinclair Family
The Sinclairs arrived in Zam
bia in 1967 and temporarily located
at the Mumbwa mission. Later in
the year they located in the city of
Livingstone. The work in Living
stone consists of three preaching
points and they are planning to
open the first Church of Christwork
in Barotselandandneighboring Bot-
swane, both of which will be exten
sively surveyed this coming dry
season.
A Team for Christ.
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CHRISTIAN LITERATURE
few years ago, while travel
ing home on a dusty bush road, I
picked up a young African lad who
wanted a ride. Before many miles
passed, we were deep into a dis
cussion about the Bible and reli
gion . When we got to the place
where he wanted out, he asked,
"Sir, do you have any Christian
papers?" How disappointed I was
that I had to reply in the negative,
and also shocked as he got out of
the car, reached into an old tat
tered leather briefcase and handed
me a tract. He said, "Thank you,"
and went on into the bush.
The actions of that young man
has had a lot of influence on my
thinking ever since. On this and
numerous other occasions we have
had requests for Christian Litera
ture . We can not begin to over
emphasize the need for such publi
cations here in Africa. Mission
aries and Christian workers alike
have been proclaiming this need
loud and clear. In fact a book could
be written about this need and the
influence it would have on Africa.
While on furlough in 1966,we
stressed this need and had hoped
to recruit someone to take on this
big task, for we knew itwould take
a lot of time, money and prayers .
After our return to Zambia we felt
and saw the need even more than
A/M manager instructs Bill in
operating procedures on new
1250-W Hultilith press.
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by William Brant
before. We still had no one in
sight to take on this task. After
discussing it with the other Zam-
bian missionaries and seeking
God's guidance, we offered to be
gin a Printing Ministry and get it
underway.
This new adventure is one that
will be shared by each of the mis
sionaries here in Zambia. Mildred
Pace is working with us and does
the typing and helps with the lay
out (besides handles most of the
correspondence, bookkeeping and
a little of everything else). Be
sides Mildred and ourselves there
are eight otherfamilies now labor
ing in Zambia. Each one has vol
unteered to help financially and.
pi^mn
ZCM publication center and
home of "The Open Bible"
correspondence course.
by writing the necessary materials
needed. A publications committee
has been appointed to decide what
isneededandto assign those sub
jects to be written by the different
persons.
At present, each one is busy
writing something. We are already
preparing tracts, quarterlies, Bible
school lessons, Christian workers'
leaflets and a Bible Correspond
ence course. Although there are
36 distinct languages in Zambia,
we will be able to cover the maj or-
ity (at least among those who can
read) by printing in 4 of them. The
Publications committee consists
of Dean Davis, representing Bemba
language area, Charles Bell, Nya-
nja area, Don Mechem, Tonga a-
rea, Vemon Oakley as Director of
Preparing copy for camera.
the Bible Correspondence course,
and myself as mission printer.
We have leased a two-story
building in a strategic location.
It is the first building as you en
ter the light industrial area and
thousands of Kitwe's labor force
go by our front door twice a day.
Besides the printing, the build
ing will house the Bible Corre
spondence course, Bible Seminars
in the evenings, and office space.
Along with your financial as
sistance we need your prayers.
Praythat God will guide us in pre
paring the material that it might
be understood and true to His will.
Pray that God's blessings will go
withthis literature as it is sent to
the many different parts of Zambia,
and that it will produce fruits for
His Kingdom.
HELP NEEDED
The Printing Ministry is In
need of two additional workers.
This assistance would include
a variety of duties, primarily
typing, artwork, and compos
ing copy for offset printing.
Inquiries should be sent to Bill
Brant, P. O. Box 2280,Kitwe,
Zambia, Africa.
BIBLE COBRESPONDENCE
he people of Zambia are eager
to leam, As you arlve along the
roads you are Impressed with the
number of training colleges. Those
who aren't training for special ser
vice are avid readers.
There are many who say, "We
would like to know more about the
Bible." Since they are eager to
leam and we are anxious to teach,
Vernon is registering a new
student. In the first week,
we received 67 applications.
by Vernon Oakley
a Bible Corres pondence Course has
begun. We feel that a Bible Corre
spondence Course is an excellent
medium for making better Chris
tians .
The course will be a simplified
study of the Bible and its teach
ings . Those who want to leam
more about God and His Word will
applyforthe course and receive it
at a nominal fee. Tests will be
mailed in to determine their prog
ress .
One of the great advantages
of the course will be the contacts
we make with the Africans. When
we get the names, a visit will be
made intheirhome and community.
Perhaps we will be able to begin
work in areas where we had no in
roads before.
Another advantage is that we
desire and pray for an indigenous
church. Those persons who have
become Christians and then study
through the Bible Correspondence
will be much better suited to cany
Kathryn Oakley answers cor
respondence sent in by the
students.
on as leaders of different congre
gations .
Just as Timothy challenged us,
he also challenges the Africans,
"Study to show thyself approved
unto God . . ." nTimothy2:15
Please pray for this endeavor.May
many souls be reached through this
medium and much be accomplished
for God's great Kingdom.
WOMEN AND THEIR WORK
Js%. would like to picture for you
the missionary women at work in
Zambia. Missionary women in the
"bush" never have a dull moment.'
Always something new and differ
ent happening J Just to mention a
few experiences: One evening in
the middle of dressing a reed buck
the men were called to a worker's
village to take his sick wife to-the
hospital. That meant Gayle Ran
dall and I must take up the butch
ering job. The saws, knives etc.
were taken into the kitchen and the
Job was completed. It goes without
s~ -inga few new cuts of meat were
invented. Often one is called in
the middle of the night to assist a
mother, giving birth to her child,
or apply first aid to a small burned
child who got too close to the out
side cooking fire. Space will not
by Miidrod Pace
permit me to mention more,but you
see what I mean when I say,
"there's never a dull moment
Knowing the customs of the
people helps one to better under
stand them. I have found we can
leam many good lessons from the
Africans: to slow down, to have
more patience, to share joys as
wellas sorrows, to showcourtesy,
to show appreciation, and to have
respect for elders.
Some missionary women use
theirabilities in ateaching capa
city. Bible classes are held for the
missionary children and the Af
rican children. Many missionary
children would have no Bible teach
ing unless provided by the women.
In many instances the mothers
of the villages are timid in attend
ing worship services. Some mis
sionary women hold Bible classes
in the villages and for extra pro
jects, give instruction on child
care, hygiene, nutrition, cooking
Mildred Pace typing copy for
our Christian Literature.
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and sewing. This has proved help
ful in getting the village women to
church services and even to take
part in special services for the en
tire congregation.
Often missionary women en
gage in language study in order to
teach the scriptures in the African
languages. This requires much
hard work, but it proves most help
ful in being able to converse in
class.
The missionary children of the
Copperbelt attend the schools in
cities. Those of Lusaka and in that
area are fortunate in being able to
attend the International school for
their education. The women mis
sionaries who live in the cities of
Zambia have opportunities to con
duct religious education classes
in the public schools.
Whether married or single our
women's work in Zambia varies ac
cording to the needs and abilities
ADDRESSES
MISSIONARIES AND
BELL, Mr. & Mrs. Charles
P.O. BOX.273J-
Lusaka, Zambia, Africa
BRANT, Mr. & Mrs.William
P.O. Box 2280
Kltwe, Zambia, Africa
DAVIS, Mr. & Mrs, Dean
P. O. Box 873
Ndola, Zambia, Africa
DELANEY, Mr. iMrs. Chas.
P. O. Box 2192
Ndola, Zambia, Africa
MECHEM, Mr. & Mrs, Don
P.O. Box leos
Lusaka, Zambia, Africa
OAKLEY, Mr, &Mrs. Vemon
P.O. Box 2591
Kltwe, Zambia, Africa
PACE, Mrs. Mildred
P.O. Box 2280
Kltwe, Zambia, Africa
RANDALL. Mr. SMrs. Leroy
P.O. Box 2184
Lusaka, Zambia, Africa
SAPP, Mr. &Mrs. Ronald
P.O. Box 2184
Lusaka, Zambia, Africa
SINCLAIR, Mr. & Mrs. A. G.
P.O. Box 160
Livingstone, Zambia, A .
FORWARDING AGENTS
Henry R. McKasson
9757 Yuna Ct.
Cincinnati, Ohio 4S231
Mr. S Mrs. Don Sherer
P. O. Box 7564
Oregcm, Ohio 43616
Mr. &Mrs. Jack Patterson
Route 1
King, N. Carolina 27021
Mr. & Mrs . Jerry Pollard
42 W. Harrison
Tunkhannock, Penna. 18657
Maurice Mechem
1004 St. Paul Ave.
Farlbault, Minn. 55021
Mr. &Mrs. Charles Walts
Box 145
Georgetown, Indiana 47122
Mr. & Mrs. James Rash
1508 Castle Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46227
Mrs. Leonard Hopfe
Box 134
Austin, Minn. 55912
Mr. &Mr6. G. Clare Busklrl
4100 X Street
Lincoln, Nebraska 68503
Miss Virginia Beddow
Box 5 04
Gallon, Ohio 44833
Amy Sepp teaching a ladies
group at Kamaila.
of the people. With a Printing Min
istry and a Bible Correspondence
course being established in con
nection with ourwork, there is work
which is ideal for a woman mis
sionary. If you are interested in
detailed office work, why not use
your talents in that particular field
in the Lord's service in Zambia ?
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The witness of a Christian
home should never be underesti
mated. People are watching us all
the time. They are interested in
seeing how Christians live from
day to day. So each day we are
witnessing for Christ though we
may not always be conscious of
doing so. If married, theyare first
of all homemakers. They are some
times "husband pushers" but also
must often be "husband stoppers"
when their men would drive them
selves too hard for too long.
It takes much patience and
there are times when I am ashamed
that we seem to expect so much
when I realize the Africans are
satisfied with so little. Though
we are often working with unlovely
people, we must never lose sight
of the fact they are loveable. We
are here to preach and teach as
well as live the Gospel of Christ.
ZAMBIA CHRISTIAN MISSION PERSONNEL Loft to right: Delaneys, Oakleys, Randalls, Brants, Davlses,
Mechems, Mildred Pace, Sapps, Bells and Slnclairs (not pictured).
THE MISSIONARIES OF THE ZAMBIA CHRISTIAN MISSION
WISH TO EXTEND THEIR CHRISTIAN GREETINGS TO YOU AND
TO EXPRESS THEIR APPRECIATION FOR YOUR CONFIDENCE,
AS SHOWN THROUGH YOUR PRAYERS AND CONTRIBUTIONS.
EVERY VICTORY GOD GIVES US HERE IS IN A REAL SENSE
YOUR VICTORY ALSO. THANK YOU VERY MUCH: