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Big River,
Sa skatchewan,
July 24, 1956.
Mission Services,
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Joliet, Illinois.
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day past the date set when you wished to have all material in. Things
have been very rushed here this summer, and as there doesn't seem to be
much in the way of news to write this letter has been one of the
easiest matters to let slip by.
During the past year to has been more difficilt than usual to ^
The only
exception to
been the best for this grouo of any time sine we have have here.
v/as about 26. The Lawrence Laymsns, Muse, Oklahoma, are leading in
evangelistic meetings at present.
So far no
one has accented Christ, and we have not been able to reach many who
are outside of Christ to r^et them to the meetings, but there are a
few young people who are thinking very seriously and we pray that even
yet they will make the decision and have courage to step out for Christ,
On the 26th we go to ^camp.
there for that, as well as the John Balls and Harry Mathesons.
of us in the
church here, and although we would very much like to see some come
to Christ we feel that it has been worthwhile.
In meetings held last fall with Gilbert Cays there were 3 baptisms*
The people of the district seemed more inclined to attend at that time
was thought best to center our main work in one place though and Big
River was selected as the place for this. With it being necessary to
take up secular work in Big River to support ourselves we have not
been able to do justice to the work here without going into other
districts.
On the whole
the peoi)2ie are not inclined to accent such a message, but we must see
that it goes forth. The work has gone ahead during the past few years
and we must see that it continues.
their planing mill. I was able to get a week off itt to help in the
meetings and prepare for camp, but will not get to camp. Union regnilt-
there are some lay offs during the year. However, under the present
If we could
Sincerely in Christ,
Ralph Whitrow.
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WORLD SURVEY - 1956
Balph ^fhitrow
Please complete both sides of this form and mail to reach
Box 19^
Big River, Saskatchewan
Canada
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What is your PRIMARY job on the field? (Write name of each adult, and ONE of these termsor an
other of your own choosing which seems more accurate: evangelist, training preachers, homemaker,
teacher (general education), doctor, nurse, secretarial, Christian journalism, benevolence
)
Ralph Whitrow - evangelist
Nationals preaching
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Baptisms in 1955
Write below any ideas you have for a 1957 Survey which might be more meaningful?
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adults and,
children.
How much did you receive for the work itself in 1955 (total)?
(include pledged support for operating costs, transportation
on field, equipment, supplies, promotion, printing, etc,)
How much did you receive in funds designated for the
the support of native:
Laborers and skilled workmen
Preachers and teachers
Preacher students
For thiose traveling in the States (new missionaries and those on furlough):
How much did you receive in total offeiings while visiting
churches in 1955?
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How much did such travel cost you (mileage, food, lodging)?
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Write below any ideas which would make this survey more meaningful for another year. . .
1. List all persons in picture (left to right in order) giving date and place of birth (include year).
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2. Give correct name used in relation to your work (ours is, e. g., Mission Services), and full
address on field.
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SjL and/or forwarding address (if any) in United States.
4. Give forwarding agent (if
5. List schools where trained, with years and degree (if any);
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6. List places and length of Christian service before entering mission work (such as teaching,
preaching, etc.)
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7. List places and length of missionary service (for illufeation: 1st term, Japan, April 1938
to June 1943; 2nd term, Korea, July 1944 to April 1949; etc). In most cases, the
place will likely be the same.
9. If you want copies of the book at $1, please indicate number desired. We will bill if you
desire.