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Vol. II

JAN./FEB., li*73
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Issues No. 1, 2

Qvsd^ei

N. LAKSHMIPATY
DELHI

CrV^CilGHAR

s- CHANDRABABQ

BOiVxeAY

HYDftAanO

ma.dapapakka^ un\micipooND

V. RAJAVELU

Q- RAMANAIAH

TfUVAMORAfA

^Boy's <3iome of Sndia

SoutL InJia Ckurck of Clirist MiSSI
V- BABU
ssion

JHissionary: t^rthui 3\iorris

L. SUBRAHMANYAM

Editorial

Mrs. Riath Morris

Happy New Year and may God's blessings be with each of you during this God in His infinite mercy has seen fit to keep us, your missionaries^
here for at least another year. He has showered His blesainjsts on the boys
We through you, and has been with all our activities during this past year.
have enjoyed many visitors, which I mentioned in the last issue. I think we always save the best news to the last, and so I would mention here the amazing

and powerful work that is being done through Reggie Thomas and his team. The Revival Fires has done just that and has sent a revival throughout the Churches in South India. Reggie is a man much admired here, and because of

/ / his unswerving ^ loyalty to the preaching of the gospel, because of his great

I /! devotion to the people here but most of all because he is willing to sacrifice (( Vhis very body to preach the Gospel, he is loved and admired here. He speaks
the language of the people, even though it is not Tamil. They understand his

heart. In spite of extreme weather condition, in spite of Slaving to wade

through rushing, dangerous waters in the night without the benefit of electricity or even a flashlight, he pushed on to each and every meeting. One of his state
ments is a classic here. It seems that one day he said to Art, **Brother Art, I

just don't understand this. I am so tired by 11 or 12 o'clock at night that I just have to get to sleep, and yet you stay up and plan the next day's meetings with the preachers and answer all the questions they bring. Then

you are up early in the morning, ready to go for the day. Neither do you seem to be getting tired, but are looking better. 1 think I have aged at least five ^ears. What is your secret I don't think Art told him, but the real secret was that Reggie failed to take in account that he was preaching with all his

zeal in from .4 to 7 different meetings a day, a^id .going through great difficulties to get there. He puts his whole heart and being into each meeting, and tries to
understand the need of each individual. Whereas Art, had to see after many

detailed arrangements, and solve many problems brought about because of the heavy rain conditions, bufc he didn't preach in each meeting as Reggie did.

' Not only Reggied has this spirit, but al&o the t^ins, Janice and Faye
Rostvit. They were here abou^ l-l-years .ago and the villagers and all who knew

them learned to love tKem. So when they came back this time, all turned out to greet them. They knew of their great abilities and demanded more and more from them. I can only tell you that they have had some very harrowing expe riences have been soaked through and through with no hope of changing clothes or of protecting their health; they wore saris from the minute they arrived in
India until they left; yet no one has ever seen them sad 6r discouraged or Un

willing to do whatever was needed at the moment. This witness, Reggie and

Faye andJanice, is what has attracted all to the glorious message of our Lord
Jesus Christ. So did Jesus go about, unconcerned for Himself. So do all the

Holy Men who attract the Indian mind....

With all these outstanding examples before them, we expect great things from our Boys, who show forth this love to all they meet.
News from the boys in 1973 is a bit unsettled. Two of our hostels are

suffering from the internal stuggles of Andhra Pradesh. Schools have been
closed and it is not at all sure that there will be a final exam this year. The

boys go to school for sometimes a week and then are out for two or three.
Private study is also no good as the exam is a government one. Unless this

school year. The elementary boys continue, but it is^a^^^j^g|L^j^rs^^ing.

We are anxiously awaiting the visit fron^^Bene and
fiathfulhelpers thru the years. The Boys for with the yearly get together'of all our Boys. There will be sports, Bible
recitation, giving of gifts from you, their beloved sponsors, special items and
food. We will write more of this is in the next issue. Yes, our New Year's

struggle is quickly resolved, two of ourhigh school hostels will have lost one

them, and the excitement is running higli. It happens that their visit coincides

Resolution is to get this Drum Beat and news of your boys out to you regularly. We know you will be in prayer for your boys during this year, and we covet both your prayers and letters Tomorrow, Feb. 6th, Gene and Alice arrive, and

there is yet alot to be done. So, goodbyei^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

!AR26ja

RECENT etIEST SPEAKERS AT BOY'S HOME

THANK YOU, REVIVAL FIRES AND

THOMAS TEAM

COME

AGAIN

SOON
Dave Thomas

Reggie Thomas

Janice & Faye Rastvit

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We are showing a picture of Mother as she talked with Chandran, one of

the young men she was so pleased to know here. Chandran speaks English and helps in every way to make the visitors comfortable and happy. But he was a
special with Mother, and she writes that she misses him and others who were
with her during her stay here. Chandran's fine family of wife and two children

helped make her trip interesting.

Now they have a small one added to their

home, and die is such a happy little girl that we are all entranced.

All of us here have missed Mother since she has gone back to the States, but our memories are always with her. We are hoping she can fiind the way and time to make a second, more lasting trip here.

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tJlnswers to some questions freguevtly asked Ly oui sponsois :

Q. What information will I receive about the child I sponsor ?

A. You should receive a photo of your child, a history outline of his life, and

if at all pjossible,
Q.

child. Also the Drum Beat

which tells about the Boys' Home should reach your home. I , -.1
Does my $3.00 j^rovide total support for my child?
the rising price$ of food; with the lack of wheat and milk powder from CASA, it Ss beciil^ing increasingly difl&cult to make your dollars stretch.

A, When the h6me ^|ened its doors for adoption, this was the case. Now with

Q. Can I write directly to my child and will I receive an answer ? A. You may <^ntact your child through the missionary and will receive a response when at all possible. The reason for this lack of direct
communication is the fact of translating letters back and forth and our
understaffed office.

Q. How do I make my sponsorship payments ?

A. You should contact Mr. Thomas N.Haney Odon, Indiana and indicate

if you wish-Tst^pa'y
deductible[if paid in this way.

Your contributions are tax

Q. Is the Boys' 'flome ofIndia independent or does it work through the South
India Chukh ofJJhrist Mission?

A. The Boys' fiiome of India is abranch of the Church of Christ, Mission.

Q. What benefil^ do the children receive from my help?

A. In general, the boys receive food, clothing, shelter, medical care education,

school su^li# and trainiQg after they finish the Government High
care, love ;and Christian training.

School, or:other' training if reqiuired. They also receive individual

Q. How can I be sure that the money Igive actually reaches the child?
A. There is no other support for the child. Each section of the Boys' Home
is required to submit an annual audited statement.

Q.
A.

Where do these boys live ?

In 3 Homes, the largest in Tmilnadu; 2 in Andhra.

Q.
Q.

Do any of these boys go on for church work ?

How old are the children in the Home ?
i-noarwrcsro

A. Over 100 II Church of Christ,1village preachers are from the Boys Home I I II II I II I II CB- .
A. They range from five years thru teenage.

Q' May 2 people share a sponsorship ?

A. Yes, be sure to send both names and addresses or share the letters among
yourselves.

Q.

What language, do they speak ?

A. Those in Tamil Nadu speak Tamil; those in Andhra Pradesh speak Telugu. Both languages can often be spoken and understood by both groups. English
is a subject in the school.

O'- Are all the children orphans ? A. No not all; many are deprived and unable to be cared for. Some have a mother; many are from broken homes. Q- HOW long does a sponsorship last ? A. Usually a year; can be terminated at any time. 0v May I sponsor a child for less than %5,00 a month and still receive the child's name, address and picture ?

Afi\ Since$6.00 is so inadequate, we would say that it woud be better and inuch more desirable if yoii would donated your gift to some unsponsored child.
Q. If my boy gets sick, what care will he receive ?

A. The Christian Hospital is within five minute walk of the Madarapakkam Boys' Home unit. They are given expert and immediate help here. c TiJ iIn;Andhra units the boys receive medical care from the Gbvt. Hospital. If the ineed isnrgent, they are brought to specialist at the Madras Hospitals.
Q. What is the devotional life of each boy ?

A.y E^^ch boy has morning Church service upon arising. Devotions are held eraph ^yei^g before going to sleep. Christiansongs, studying and memorising
, paf^^agefrom the Bible are daily features. As the child matures, he is enc-

' OjUraged to go for village evangelism. If qualified he is later chosen for

attendace at the Bible College in Madras. (continued next month)

Jim 0

B ows

Dear Friends,

Christmas and New Year's Day has come and gone, but what a lot of fun

we have had. Do you know what we have in the dining room window ? Dad brought home an aquarium at Christmastime. We have been adding fish for
about a month now.

Yesterday Dad and Mother took me to a Government Fish Aquarium. We saw a lot of tropical fishes. One that made me shudder was the "Scorpion
Fish". Along with it was the most horrible looking fish I have ever, ever seen.
It could hardly swim through the water. It looks like a very small water buffalo. Oh, I just couldn't look at it. And the scorpion fish frightened meIt has beautiful colors but has the shape of a stinging scorpion.
The angel fish, both light and dark were beautiful.

They are so shy and drift so gracefully through the water.

In our aquarium we have three angel fish, some goldfish, four guppies and one or two whose name I don't know yet. They are blue in color.

After leaving the aquarium we watched the fishing boats come in to the

beach from trying to catch fish all day. It looks so easy as the boats ride the
waves in, then the three Or four boats are pulled apart and carried up to shore. The fishermen then throw out the nets to dry. They gather the fish into a bas

ket and prepare to sell them. The ocean is so beautiful at sunset when they
come in from the Bay of Bengal.

Day.

wi^ a great parade in Madras in the morning. In the afternoon we are to go

We are getting ready in school today for the celebration called Republic It is the 26th of January, and a holiday for all. It will be celebrated

to schobl for a short.function. Mother says it is like the 4th of July to in U.S. A
In school I am in the 2nd grade. We are memorising the multiplication tables of (9's). I missed the 6 ' s, 7' s and 8' s tables because I was out of school with the mumps. Now I have to work very hard, especially in Tamil, which is my hardest subject. Our classes are taught in English, but there are 247 letters in the Tamil alphabet which 1 will have to memorise, a little at a time, I hope / /
We celebrated Christmas at Madarapakkam. Patty and Dexter were

with us.

They helped trim our tree, and but on lights. One strand was a blin

king type. It was such a beautiful tree that wecouldn't help thinking of you. We hoped you were also having a beautiful Christmas, and now it is time to
wish you a very Happy New Year. I will write more to you next time but I want to tell you about my new doll. It is one that really talks. Her name is Rani Gabbygale. She says every

thing we tell her to say. She can speak any language but mostly she talks in Tamil and English. I wish you could be here to listened to her say "Happy New Year to you all, and do come and visit us " in Tamil and English. Every
one enjoys her.

imust go now because Mother is calling me to breakfast. Then it will

be off to school with me. Bye.
Love,
SHARON

'Wkat 3^ ^

A pledge is more than money or a figure on a check. It is the gift of a part of one's self to Christ for His work.
It is a contribution to Christian education.

It is an investment in a better community.

It is a gift of gratitude to God.

It is a vote for a Christian world.

It is an outreaching hand to other nations in a ministry of health and

healing through missions. It is a gesture of goodwill.
It is a service to those in sorrow.

It is an aid to our youth.

It. is a expression of faith in the future.

It is an effort to extend other's Christian influence.

A pledge is a holy thing, dedicated to God for the service of all men.

"suffer liiile chilJren, andfotbiJ them not to come urto me: foi. of suck is the
kingdom of heaven" mati:lQ:14'

A CHILD'S PMAYEK
Now I lay me down to sleep,

I pray Thee, Lord, the souls to keep Of other children, far away .^ "
Who have no homes in which to stay.

Nor know where is their daily bread, Nor where at night to lay their head, But wander through a broken land
Alone and helpless^
Take their hand /
A German Prayer

WE WOULD ASK THAT YOU PRAY THIS PRAYER NIGHTLY FOR A MONTH FOR YOUR BOY AND
FOR OTEERS LIKE HIM WHO NEED YOUR LOVE AND HELP

FOIRM FOR ADOPTION

I would like to adopt boy(s) in the Boys' Home of India. I am enclosing $5 00 per month or $60.00 for the year for complete support of the boy.

I am not able to adopt a boy, but want to send a gift to help ra poor boy or girl.
Name

Address^
Amount. $.

Send the Above card and/or gift to the Boy's Home of India Odon, Indiana, and you will get the Name and History of the child.

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IN LOVE

Tketie'^i E S3

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On Ou/t Face
Have you ever sat
in a restaurant with other

businessmen, eating break fast, and trying your best

to be suave and sophisti

cated, when soiTieone bursts your bubble by leaning

VANGELISTIC CRUSADE
the recent series of evangel

over and whispering in your ear, "There's egg cn

your face." 5n you bury your head in your napkxn as you wipe furiously, hoping that nobody notices your embarrassment. Well that's exactly hew I
feel.

istic meetings that we held with the Revival Fires Team resulted in 2,684 baptisiTs. What a victory for
the Lord's Church,

I reported to you in the last issue of INDIANDTE5 , from the proverbial "unimpeachable

source", what 1 believed to be the monetary month ly needs of South Ind.ia Mission AMD 1 was
WRONG.

nf_^TD.OOq additions in the .next

we are more than 1,000 ahead of our

We, at the Mission, had set a

e'arsI can happily report that

^^^Hissi-on are-s ^9,000,00 monthly.

this figure.

The actual operating expenses for the

goal, as of this date. We have reached "kHe total of^ 7,062 souls won to the
Lord."' We covai your prayers that all

Unfortunately our income has been below

who are baptized will remain steadfast,

and that our labors will continue to
bring results#
I would like to express my

We would appreciate your prayerful

consideration of our needs, and would urge you

to send a contribution today for the preaching of the Gospel of Christ in South India.

personal thanks to Joe Garman, Reggie Thomas, and the Rostvit twins, for the Jneld over iPO.meetingS; preaching and
ieachTng the^ord of God.

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work that they diJ in our Crusade.

We

forwarding agents for the Morrises for a long |

Mr. &. Mrs. Eugene Houpt have been the

time, and at last have the opportunity to

I also want to express thanks to the Revival Fires Organization for

.visit the work in India firsthand.

making it possible for these folk to

come and be with us.

/:

Gene anr' his wife minister to the Old Union Church of Christ in Danville, Illinois.

We are grateful to the Old Union Church for permitting Gene to take time off from his

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ministerial duties to make this trip.

2,684

BAPTIZE

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DEDICATION OF HOSPITALS
UNIT POSSIBLE BY JUNE

F//?ST. -

Tha construction of the Christian Hos

pital is coming along in grand style.

The speed

with which the work is progressing snal.les us to

anticipate holdirg the dedication for the first

unit in June, Being able to use this new fecility will help our treatment of leprosy patients immeasureahly. Tor so many years we have been forced to get along with cramped housing and work ing conditions and now at long last our hOiJes
and dreams have become a reality,

Farhaps. your -hLrch.ox Biols 5chocl -lass wrulti be interested in unHerteking a_ project concerning the.leprosy work. May I make a few suggestions for your consideration 7 Uhy not
.

i.30,n0, this would furnish the amount nee<jeri to build the hospital and partially equip it.

individuals would purchase a bed at the cost,, of

BE UNPERWRITTEN for the Hospital Staff, In India, salaries are.relatively low, so look over the following list, and choose one that you feel, -.with God's blessing; "you can afford. All of
the amounts listed .are on a monthly basis.
Doctor f'harmicist Medical Ass't 150.00 ST.00 15.00
Nurse
40.00 40.00

Another possibility is MEr'ICIf\iE, CLOTHING, and FOOD. These are items which are desperately' needed now, and the need will increase further when the hospital is completed. These items come to India DUTY FREE, so keep this in mind. Still another thought is that SALARIES MUST
Leprosy Worker
Driver

25.00

fto drop them a line.

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Recently, the Mission was able to pur chase, a good printing press from the estate of a fine Christian lady. With this addition

Everyone likes to get letters from home... especially Missionaries.' Art and-

Ruth have a new address, if you would like

Mr. &. Mrs. Art Morris

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4th.

Rutland Gate
Street

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Madras 5, Tamil Madu

India"'. -- -

we will he alale to expand our ministry through r-j'tracts a.pj^Qaks. In honor of this fine lady
-will-. call:i.t the Dunn .

orial Press,

South India Church of Christ Mission

P.O,.Dox

215

.Mon-Progit Organization
U.S, Postage Paid
Akron, Ohii '

Danville, Illinois

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Address correction requested Return Postage Guaranteed "

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HISSIOM SEHVICE3
BOX 177

KEtt?TO?<#. XND* 46049

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rHEY, GOLFERS what does a roimd of golf

argument. 18 holesr-.- $4.50-^.75 inner-^uys--dTinks (Cokes) 25
the thought), a modest Nassau, ,.

cost ? Let*s try to figiire it out for tlie saJb of

X thinlr it is

if(QIDC
i(D)tl DeL(S5)irc

Lunch $1.50 -And (perish

safe to sa^r that it could cost you about $8.00

Nov; then my proposition to you, is this; Will you. give." up OHB round of golf a montii, aaid taice that monej'^ and support a "boy in the Bcyfe.' Hostel ?? For a paltry ^>5.00 per month, you can provide room
and "ooard for one hoy.

I can anticipate your next question VJliat do I

get in return? You get the hoj'"* s name and a snaco "shot'of him,' So you know what he looks like, an'.: so

(jsIU bttlher anivtaijr is

.
rcgazine get the
liOW

.which keeps y6u infonned about the. work "being done in the ^ostels,^^d^you^so^^^^^
undying thanlns of .the missionaries, and the hoy that you ^e supporting.
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you can. exchajjge letters from time to time, You get a-subscription uo

'Ihe ministry among Idle lepers of India is a work of major proportions. Did you know that in 1972 through this medical ministry, 6,801 people were treated ? As yotL already Icnow, FAME, under the leadership of Dr. Dennis Pruitt, began the construction of a new leprosy hospital, which will greatly increase the abililgr of
the South India Mission to treat this Oread disease. Construction has heen progress

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ing at a rapid rate, and. the dedication of the first unit of the hospital is imminent. lo show you that the hospital is desired hy the "people" , as well as .the medical staff, let me inform you that all of the footers for the foundations were dug "by
hand, :by approximately 150 Indian Christians.

We urge you to please keep the leprosy ministry, the hospital, and
the medical staff foremost in your daily prayers. .

We will keep you posted on the progress of the construction of

the hospital, as we receive the news.

EUJS

GIVE.. get the word

Isn't it a "bright spot in your day to check your mail and a letter from an old friend, or a loved one, from v/hom you haven't heard for awhile.? V/ell Missionaries like tp get letters too.,., and I don't mean letters of criticisms and

gripes, .E.iey, lilce you, enjoy hearing of the latest news, and what's going on "at home" . How ahout tailing an evening, and Just v/riting a cheery letter, and enclosing some, newsworthy

clippings from tlie evening -jpaper ? They'll tiirjilu you for it.

THE OLD GRAY MARE - SHE r WHAT SHE USEa TO BE

THE WLLR ISN^O? WHAT IT USED TO BE EITHER-

With the continued devaluation and flTictuation of the dollar on

the foreign markets, the exchange rate plays havoc with the T3udget
of the Missionary,

For example: If you send a check for $2,000,00, the missionary is only going to get $1800.00
when he cashes it.

Missionary can do nothing about it. He mus^^^^3^^^f#^^^tt it is

The most,.unfortunate circumstance of the whole dismal affair, is that the

various governmental agencies. We are enclosing an envelope for your convenience.

Jouth India Mission, (Churches, Bi"ble Scho^^iaasa&,:i^t^rau^ to prayerfully consider increasing your monet^y support to the work. We hope that through your love for the work of the Lord, and your generosity, v/ill help us overcome this obstacle placed in our v/ay "by

It is for this reason that v/e are ma^i^aiTurgent appe|;&^|b all contributors to the

ALOSS.,.,.

l^at does a

v/hite shirt mean to you ?

Not much,

Jesus said, G-o

ye into all the world and preach the Gos

would guess.

But to ah Indian, it is a

status of honor.

pel ,. and this is literally "tiie life of

the missionary.

With today's mod fashions you have

prohahly laid aside the "v/hites" for

colors and stripes. Why not hox iro some of these nearly new shirts and send thom
to "tile Mission for distribution ?

They travel long

tedious hours, over

almost i;ipas sable roads, into villages

If you don't have any "nearly news"

"but you v/ould like to go out and "buy
two or three new shirts..,he sure and

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and rural areas to sovf the seed of the

saving Gospel of
Jesus Christ.

WASH them "before you mail them. By the action of v/ashing them, the shirts can "be designated as USED, and can enter
the country duty free.

The only reward

they receive is watching souls "baptized into

Jesus Christ "but that's rev/ard enough.

When they arrived in India in 1950

and Huth Morris realized that if any inroads

for Christ were to be made, it would have to be tli3^oughthe rural village -evangelism. Today, over 300 Churches have been established. Many of these congregations are served by local leadership, trained by the Morrises and through the Southern Asia
Christian College.

Southern Rsia

hristian Colleqe
The College is a vital training arm of
the f'fi-ssion. With this educational unit,

What I have said about the rural village

men can be trained to preach and teach the

Gospel of Jesus^ Christ, and sent baxik to 'their villages and towns v;ith a vital wit
ness for the Lord,

evangelism is not meant to infer that the Gospel has not been preached in the metro politan areas. Just the contrary is true.

this past year there v/ere 46 full-time

students enrolled at the College,
next year.

We are

anticipating an even larger enrollment for

Will you remember to pray for.these \students as they train to bepome Ministers, so in turn, can return tq their homes to teach their people about Jesus ??

building. The mud huts, of'fthe Villages areA ^not acceptable in the cities, and therefore I
it takes a little more time and money to /

metropolitan evangelism

The main difference between the rural and

the. type of

progressing in all phases.

erect a building in which the church can meet. But praise the Lord, the v/ork