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June k, 1962
Brethren in Christ:
You have borne us up in numerous trials, supported us with the monitoryblessings God has given you, interceded for us in prayer; for all this
we are thankful.
We - Bros. Wilhoit and Gage - returned from St. Vincent in the clouds,
both literally and spiritually. An effectual door had been opened to
us. VJe went into an evangelistic meeting at the Grazettes church and
maintained that same spiritual altitude. Last Saturday we had to bail
out. We face great problems among other mission personnel which have
been a hindrance to the work for several years.
thing within our power to keep harmony and have cried to God continually
for help. God has helped, but the situation here is such that we must
leave the field immediately or create disharmony among the native
churches. We do not think it is wise to immediately enter another
island from Barbados, as the problems here would surely follow. V/e had
The personnel trouble in Barbados began May 2, 1958. A man v/ho was
unaccepted in the ministry in the States came here unannounced. He
walked in one day and here he was. He forced himself upon the churches
and into the missionary program. When he arrived, there were three
In the meantime, Tracy Wilhoit and his wife came to Barbados to work.
Shortly after their arrival, the problem preacher returned. He has
put out a lot of effort in preaching, teaching, and building programs,
but at the same time has continually been a sore spot in private and
public relations among other missionaries. The point has been reached
where the spiritual welfare of the native churches, as well..as our,
own, is being affected. We have tried to reach a favorable working
agreement many, many times, but all we get in return is antagonism
and heartache.
A great amount of money and labor has been expended on the work here.
Vie have confidence that that which has been established will continue
^ To those of our number who are already tithers, we hope you will go
a step farther toward this project for Christ,
your family and make it a tithe-plus offering.
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Enclosed v;ith this letter you v/ill find our receipt for your contri
bution to Midwest Christian College, We deeply appreciate your
contribution; thank you for including Midwest Christian College in
your stewardship.
Thank you for helping us to give these young people a good Bible
college education.
Cordially, yours in Christ
MIDWEST CHRI.STIAW COLLEGE
doing.
our departure.
Son to save sinners, anything that we give could never be enough, not
even our own sons or efforts unrewarded, for all are rewarded in
Christ^ Jesus.
Thank you for bearing us up and for your special patience in thi"
ter. V/e will need your continued support as we leave this^field. Wr
THAI^^^S TO
During the program Don NL^ols andNiJs son Gary were chosen most
look-a-like father and sonv
This will be our theme for July and August when v/e will try to have
CL\SS
Nursery
Busy Beginners
3
8
15
Little Helpers
12
Sunbeams
10
Happy Helpers
15
Wee Tots
CLASS
GOAL
Young Timothies
10
Credimus
19
Golden Key
Golden Ring
10
20
50
5
15
J. 0. Y.
Golden Crescent
15
Loyal Matrons
Young Missionaries
lit
15
Friendly Men
Silver Cross
Yadnus
15
Superintendents
if
TOTAL
275
The group that meets for opening exercises in the auditorium have
been divided into two teams whose captains are Robert Hurley and Tom
Hopkins
Let's Build On The Bible and have our increase this year.
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CONGRATULATIONS
Miss Juanita Boyle and Bill Owen,who were married at the church
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ANSWERS CAME
From NM CRUSHES, FIFTESJ preachers, and FIFTY peoplewho sent $636,25
e ^1461*87 needed for the month's effort* See the enclosed finanoe Report*
YOU'LL BE GLAD
When you |^ar the report of the work acoomnlisheds and Happier when you nake
your report to your Savior about your "coing into all the World",
weeksj called door to door around the location of
u *vre* haveregular
practice
his $3150
full support
when
our building
up.as aTheskin
lotsspecialist
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of
wa la^ chools for the past 14 yrs*, and minister in snail churches nearby*
supper, will a>e under the leadership of
bro*
Elders of the Wd's
immediate
area, Bro, B iU Wright did a fine
OQD ^der difficult circumstances, and estimates that within a year of the
putting up of tfie building, we shall have one hundred members, j tHAak he is
fett the cost is not half paid for, at this point.
We have rented the Fairgrounds building, and paid a month's rent in advance,
IT COULDN'T BE
That those receiving this are "not ^ crested" for they are the "cream of the
crop", 700 are ministers,
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/ God and I noed help with the finances, WILL YOU JOIN US?
your ajqjreciation for the work done to your minister, and elders?
They
Rofeert Ferguson,
Hursey,
James
Cullen,
Kike
Joyce
the group.
school class.
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one Monday
MISSIONARIES TO
BARBADOS
morning
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in the
sinner.
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Christian Church; Arraington,
should be spent.
Illinois.
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the C.DE.A.
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cheap V
Mr. Mock
July 11 at 10 A MDeaconess
Mr, Cox
Mrs. Young
Mrs. Sibert
Mr. Coulter
SICK LIST
Please re'member
Mrs, Nita Price
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