Phase Two: I This Gbmmanwill Also

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NEWS OF THE GOSPEL BROADCASTING MISSION
Walter and Mainie Coble, Founders

FEBRUARY 1974
PHASE TWO
PHASE II HAS BEEN
LAUNCHED! It was
explain.
By Burdetf Wakeman
great day when on January 3rd, Phase II became a reality. Let me Phase I began when we sent Bro, Norm Fjelstad on
I This GBM man wil also

attempt
tions,
to be
at conven
rallies and faith-
promise meetings in his area whenever possible, Bro. Norm Fjelstad will
serve as the laison man
the road for Gospel Broad

casting Mission under a unique plan for a mission
who will attempt to find these men, teach them how to earn their own support
and assist them in devel-
ary
with
and
in
cooperation
Associates,
is a
Merrill
BB* oping an active relation* m
ship
between GBM
and the
Merrill
Associates
small
signed
radio
and
agency
de
to serve Christian
Churches of
Churches
Theme and speakers' platform at the 1972 National Missionary Convene
Christ in special produc tions such as Contemporary Bible Spots, Norm was able
to earn what amounted to over
tion held in Oklahoma City during

Thanksgiving week,
of churches. To do this, it's our hope to place 10 to 15 qualified staff members in strategic locations throughout
the nation. Each man on this
of their given areas. We expect it will take us two to three years to find and establish qualified per
sonnel-
Bro.
will
Cloyd Christman
to direct
continue
50-O of his wage through Merrill Associates, saving the mission at least this portion of his
salary. In Phase I, Norm learned first hand what one must do to acquaint the brotherhood witli
the mission, closely with

Cloyd's work
working very Bro. Fjelstad.

as director is
team of representatives will serve an area of approximately

150 to 200 miles and a minimum
the work
of the
Gospel Broad
becoming increasingly demanding and having Norm as a right-hand man will be a blessing, we are sure. Both Norm and Cloyd will continue to speak on special
occasions for rallies, conven
casting Mission. Too, lie worked out wliat has proved to be his special abilities as a speaker and Christian youth worker. I'Jorm became well known by many of tlie brethren; and after 18 months, he is now prepared to
work into Phase II.
of 52 churches.
For example, a
or an
man living here at LaCrosse Onalaska, W'is. will serve
tions
ings; past.
and
but
faith-promise meet
neither will be on
area in parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. (We are on the borders of these states.) He will endeavor to speak in
each church in his area at
the road exclusively

K'e believe
as in the
the mission
has grown beyond the one-time need of simply traveling and speaking.
You may have noticed that I stated that Norm will teach the
least once a year, allowing, of

course, that each church re
V.'e believe that if the Gospel

Broadcasting Mission is to be come the dynamic it is capable of being, and must be, if we
are to rcach millions for
sponds favorably to his request

to do so. Also, he will en
men
we hope
to find
to
as
be
area
self-
representatives
deavor to place at least one slide-and-sound showing regardthe mission in each church
supporting.
Christman
Currently,
continues to be
Cloyd
our
Christ, we need to work con sistently with a larger number
only full-time employee.
Norm
during the year.
(Continued on page 3)
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If
we
had
access
to
God's
February 1974
No. 121
computer system, we could tell you exactly how much was accom
V.'alter and Ardis Leeper have been kept busy with editing and
mailing Listen
and keeping our
Listen is published bi-monthly in February, April, June, August, Octo ber, and December by the Gospel Broad
plished for Ilis glory. Since we

must rely on man's system, which is sometimes weak, wc are
limited
effectiveness.
casting Mission, Box 199, LaCrosse,

Wis. 54601. Publication address;
mailing list up-dated--believe me, that is a big job! V.Tiile I'm on the subject of
17359 71st Court, Tinley Park, III. 60477. Second Class postage paid,
Tinley Park, III.
on the facts of total From information
Listen^ let me say that begin ning with this issue our paper
will be printed on our press in LaCrosse, U'e do appreciate the wonderful help that Mission
Services has been to us in
sent in by listeners and passed

on to us by the broadcasters,
that God has been at we know
THE GOSPEL BROADCASTING MISSION
Box 199, LaCrosse, Wis. 54601

Cloyd and Helen Christman
Burdett and Eloine Wakeman
Walter and Ardis Leeper

ooe
NOW BROADCASTING OVER
work in many lives through the broadcasting efforts and fruit has been produced to His glory. My personal opinion is that our
Lord is more concerned about
printing Listen since we became a part of GDM in 1966, Vi'e are happy for the new supporters who have joined
hands with us in 1973, For all
MANX. ENGLAND
RADIO MONACO
our sowing the Gospel Seed an^ keeping busy serving Ilim to the
best of our ability than lie is about our "keeping score,"
1973 saw me in the office
18A0AN-LAG0S. NIGERIA
SEOUL. KOREA
of our "old" supporters we are just as happy and thankful to
MANILA, PHILIPPINES
KBBO, YAKIMA, WASH.
WTHE, LONO ISLAND, N.Y.
God.
God bless you for
not
your
and
on to
faithfulness
every prayer,
V/e dare
we appreciate
gift
liold
DIRECTOR'S DOIN'S
"And when they were Qome^ and had gathered
more than ever before. To keep our representative. Norm Fjelstad, on the road full time,
hundreds of letters were sent
every
word of encouragement,
yesterday, to the extent of
out securing his speak-
missing the challenge
of today
done with them ..." \'jBiL

Paul and other early
they things
rehearsed alt -1 that God had
spoke over 100 times

last year in churches, camps, Bible colleges,
ing
dates.
Bro,
Norm
and the opportunities of to morrow, "Reaching forth unto
those things which are before I

press toward the mark . . . " Many people are worried about tomorrow because they cannot
see what the future holds. We
youth rallies, prisons,

schools, mental insti-
Hj^
tutions,
universities,
"missionaries"
their return
upon
from a
"missionary
journey"
gathered
with
together
things
to one,
and
that
two,
the
shared
all
church |
had
even
business meetings, ladies' meetings, etc. Besides this, he called on many radio stations
are looking forward to 1974 knowing that God will lead us
in
behalf
of
Contem-
on to victory. We expcct Him to bless us and you beyond all that we ask or think. May we
challenge you to continue with us in using RADIO to reach the
the brethren
God
or
3||Cji, are pleased with Norm's

C Cloyd d
porary Bible Spots,
V!e
througli them. Reporting

a half-dozen churches Chr Christmn man
faithful efforts and thank God that he is on

"our team" His travels
world for God's glory.

VJith Christian love and concern that millions
personally would not be
Spe Speaking! ng!

(Please fPlease article
will be limited now

we
see
as
difficult; but in our ministry it's not that easy. Gospel Broadcasting .Mission has supporting churches from Oregon to New York and from Texas to Canada. Of necessity, we must, for the most part, report what God is doing
go
into
Phase II,
more may hear His Word.
Burdett Wakeman's Phase I I
Qloijd Ch/il&tman
My "home-base duties" have
THE CASH BOX

DECEMBER 1973 Balance on hand Receipts Total Receipts
Expenses;
included s^ch things as corres

pondence of all kinds, prepar
ing new slide sets, mailing out slide sets and promotional
material, learning to run our new press, writing articles and other things too numerous to
mention.
through this ministry by way of

the printed page, I would like us to look back briefly at the year 1973 for the purpose of
seeing what God has done
$ 1,607.28 5,650.63 5 7,257.91

$ 3,280.64
565,80
Airtime
Director
through us (everyone associated with GBM). Tliis backward glance is for the purpose of PRAISING
GOD not ourselves. After a careful check,
found that there were
In enjoyed
my limited travels I sharing in a few mis

two conventions,
Federal, State Tax, S.S. Printing Postage

Loans t Insurance
336.71 482.71 16.00

105.91
sion rallies, I
Office S Phone
ini.63
over
1,400 broadcasts aired through the help of GBM. The follow-up work was done by the broad
casters and their co-workers.
and being in several churches. It was my privilege at the National Missionary Convention in Oklahoma City to lead in a
Norm's Expenses and Part of Salary

G8M Car Miscellaneous
1,003.98
45.27 75.00
workshop
on radio--i?adio Knows
Balance, Dec. 31, 1973
$ 1,244.21
No Political Barriers,
paid in 3all
Burdett Wakeman
"PAID IN FULL"
has a nice
ring
to it,
doesn't it?
The
$1.00. person
ONE DOLLAR receiving
from each the letter
trouble isthat phrase stamped

on accumulated expenses is not easy to come by. By the grace of God, we believe we have come onto a plan that can make pos
WILL DO IT!
This letter asked
each
recipient
for
dollar
apiece
to be put on our print
sible
paid-up
past
and
promising future.
ing press. If we oversubscribe the press, the difference can go toward supplies for tlie press and general operating
expenses.
We need $6,250 now. Here is why. Our press, which we re cently purchased, cost $3,250. It was a real bargain and would
Second, we have mailed an other letter to 4,000 to 5,000 different people on our mailing
Candid Camera: Burdett
'J
Wakeman on a busy day,
have
though
cost
this
twice
one
that
is
Added to
new,
the
list
explaining the $3,000 in

Again, ONE DOLLAR
A dollar received
in "like
debtedness.
V/ILL DO IT!
PHASE II (Continued from page 1)

is partially paid by the mission and he is working hard at developing his own source of income. It's all a part of what we call our Pauline ministry. You will recall that the Apos
tle I'aul made "tents for a liv
new" condition.
cost
of the press
is
anotlier
from each
more
of these people will

or will
$3,000
resulting
from opera
than underwrite our need.
tional costs that unfortunately have exceeded income by about $250 per month.
Like most missions we have to
Of course, there are always

people who just can't, of 9,000 to ering both prayerfully response, turn, but
not respond; but out of a total

10,000 letters cov projects, we can hope for $6,250 in Tliat is a high re by the grace of God
spend money to raise money. The cost of speakers in behalf of

the work churches must be met before contribute to the
ing, feeling that, while he had
a right
to live by the Gospel,

In
he would rather not do so.

sible of the income
order to retain as much as pos

of GBM for
cause. If a church is to sup port the work of Gospel Broad casting Mission on a regular basis, that fact is usually
determined some time after Bro.
i t can be done.
Norm Fjelstad or Cloyd Christman have presented the cause to the congregation. So, we expe rience what we call the "lag." In the meantime, it's important to pay our creditors when bills are due, as our reputation as a Christian operation could be at
stake.
To fortify the effort, the congregation here at Christian Chapel has been challenged to put more prayer behind these mailings. If you laid aside your letter, may this article be a reminder to you to pray
with us for the success of this
endeavor
to "pay in full"
for
broadcasting the Gospel on mis sion fields, we are attempting to establish self-supporting ministers in these areas. They will earn their own income, but the mission will pay their ex penses to and in connection with speaking dates for GBM. To accomplish this, these minis
ters will need income allows tliem control of that their
the press
and
the
$3,000 in
This year, the "lag," plus increased costs of operation, made it necessary for us to borrow $3,000. As good stewards we hope to raise the funds to pay off this loan, using as little as possible of the Lord's money for interests 'Ve need to raise $6,250 in a short time, IVe also liope to cut the chances of the "lag" taking such a toll in 1974 by chal lenging specific congregations to raise our regular support
debtedness, Also, please en courage us by sending a dollar. Time is money in this case, for the Lord. Let's pay as little interest as possible. f-inally, an effort is cur rently being made to find 30 churches not presently sup porting GBMp on a regular basis that will join hands with us in broadcasting the Word of God in mission fields by giving at least $10 per month. This extra
$300 a month will underwrite
timeflexibility, so to speak. Merrill Associates once again

came forth and did research for
our current monthly operating expenses with a little margin for increasing cost factors.
$300 per month. Here's how we hope to meet both needs. Read
about it and then pray with us
for victories.
Pray for the success of this

effort also. If the two letters
a method and means of support for these men. Several things were considered. In time a plan jelled in connection with a firm i;i Ohio. Norm Fjelstad, at this writing, is doing a pilot program to establish if we have found a workable plan. Our goal is to have Norm self-supporting by the end of February while giving due and needed attention to GBM. If it works for him, we hope to soon add our first representative, working under Norm's guidance and in coopera
tion with Director Christman. Phase II is an ambitious
and the drive
for 30 more sup
porting
will
churches
a
succeed,
we
First, we have mailed between 4,000 and 5,000 letters to friends of CBIl asking for just
enjoy
"paid-in-full"
status, be current on our oper-
plan. But God is our partner. Let's think big! Pray for us
and watch tliis paper accounts of progress. for
Continued on page 4
J^sies
I, Norm Fjelstad, am submit
yourself to pray daily for yourself and others. Discipline yourself to read your Bible no less than 10 minutes daily. Discipline yourself to love people who think and act dif ferently than you do and to
understand specific needs Thus, we did not successfully launch t!ie '73 budget, ''"e made
strides, but not in the area of
increased monies for more air
time.
\'!e
realized
only about
$40
toward
the
goal.
As
we
ting this to you, being of as sound mind and body as can be

expected after 18 months of
traveling
States.
extensively
in some
26 of these megopolyptic United

Under the guidance and direc tion of God and His servants, Burdett V'akeman and Cloyd Christman, I have been about
the Lord's work from northern
find out why they act as they do. Discipline yourself to ask this question before explaining anything questionable: Does this make for purity? (Galatians).
stated, we see our failure as a lack in engineering tlie tlirust. At this writing, we are only a week and five days from the annual meeting, and I expect we will re-evaluate a plan to
Only when you've obtained self-discipline can God work
raise funds for additional pro gramming per se.

In the meantime, the mission, like all missions, must cope
with increased costs due to
through
which,
you
to
help
others,
if it is not, should be
your goal.
IVisconsin to the tip of Florida in an attempt to sustain or

implant
those
contact.
His Servant Forever, -VoAwi j(Ujytad BY WAY

OF UNDERSTANDING
BY BURDETT
to other expansions,
such
as
a faith
with whom
in Jesus with
I've come in
our neiv supplies

there are operation
means we
print ing_ press to operate it.
and Then
the rising costs of in general. This

have a dual task.
Prisons, churches, schools,

mental institutions, Bible col leges, universities, concerts, business meetings, conventions,
parks,
beaches,
department
U'e here at Gospel Broadcast ing 'lission see in the future of tliis mission a dynamic power
for the cause will of Christ The l\ow to in col
First, we must increase giving to sustain the present outreacfi. Second, we must raise
additional funds to increase
air time for Gospel programming

on mission fields.
stores and other areas too num erous to mention have been on
day is coming when missionaries

better understand
my
schedule
of
speaking
ap
pointments. Harry and Henrietta have been
use radio
and
its
follow-up.
Conuiiunication
courses
the only two companions of my journey and liave proven invalu able in presenting my magic,
singing and the art of ventril
leges, clinics at conventions and personal experience will gear ministers in this era of technology to take hold of the
electronic tools of broadcast
Believe us when we assure you we are working at it and solicit your prayers as we dare to expect 1974 to be a year of accomplishment for the cause of
Christ here at GBM.
n
PAID IN FULL
oquism
unique
to
mode
those
of
wishing
travel
a
into
God's Word, They also provided stable companionsliip and many hours of enjoyment when Satan would remind me that I was away
from _ a loving family., of both
relatives and Christians and send a source of loneliness
way.
ing. But will there be the financial support to supply the needs as they arise? Let's talk
money
(Continued from page 3)

ating expenses, and then we can search for more congregations to underwrite new programming. Our policy now is to secure support before contracting with radio stations for air time,
and we believe extended efforts such as those mentioned in the article Phase I I will lead us
Following the annual meeting of the GPiM board in February of 1073, wo announced a $7,000 increase in GCM's budget to
facilitate more overseas broad-
A degree from the University of Wisconsin has enhanced my

appreciation of the areas I fiavc traveled, but tlie true
culmination of an education is
cjists ;.rd to increase present programning wlicre needed. The idea was great; but as we look over the past year, we realize
tliat we failed to engineer tlds
thrust to where cliurches could
to new money for air time. It's a big job, isn't it? But then, with God as our partner,
the experience of living with and in the many different cul tures provided by our melting pot of the world.
we 've supposed to think big!
GOSPEL BROADCASTING MISSION

PUBLICATIOrJ OFFICE
17359 71st Court
SEOM} CLASS mil

TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
Many have asked me to sum up

ny experiences and share any thing that could be helpful to those tryini; to follow Christ in a nation that ignores Him.
I can only offer this advice
Tinley Park, Illinois 60477 FLOISNCE DOUCHAS xxn H. mxs
and pray that my hardships in attaining it will reduce yours. My advice is this: Discipline
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Walter and Malnie Coble, Founders

APRIL 1974
NO. 122
$1 will do it!
Received
$2,058.00
as of March 30th
to cover the entire mailing list. We stopped addressing at zip code 98404.
1/e have called you the
kc u!
WILL DO IT!
Select 600 -whose zip code

those who have
those of you is above 98404,

a Canadian or
foreign mailing address,
those
I That is the slogan of our

special drive to raise $6,250 to pay for our recently purchased printing press and to repay a sum of $3,000 which it
was necessary for us to borrow
Listen
either
TO THE SELECT 500
of you who are new on our mail ing list, and some 130 who were
in
of
the "address change"

want
You can
file
Ke
There are about 500 of you

who will receive this issue
when we mailed the letters.
don't
out.
you
to feel
left
that
of the
did
not
receivc
mailed
SELECT
which of
letters
in order
to pay
some
accumu
lated bills in 1973.
out
Larly in February, we mailed two letters. One, which
out. Difficulty in feeding the paper on whicli the letters were being printed destroyed enough copies so that we were unable
these projects you would like to join in helping to complete: erasing our bank loan or paying for our press. $1 WILL DO IT!
4,572 of you received, sug gested that a gift of one dol lar to the Lord throuf;]'. the
Gospel broadcasting i'lission from each of you who received
the letter would cover the cost
of the press. The other letter, sent to 4,226 of you, asked that you give one dollar to aid in repaying the $3,000 which we
have borrowed.
THANK YOU Your letters and your gifts are coming in each day. Daily we thank the Lord for your care and generosity. And to each of you, may we say a great, big, emphatic THANK YOU.
Printer-Director Cloyd Christman

and "THE PRESS."
LISTEN April 1974
day at 5:00 p.m.

at 7:00 p.m.
No. 122
and V/ednesday
76 in No
In
THOMASES AVAILABLE TO SPEAK
Letter responses
from the Pusan MBC station were
casting Mission, Box 199, LaCrosse,

Wis.
Listen is published bi-monthly in February, April, June, August, Octo ber, and December by the Gospel Broad
54601. Publication address:
72 in October ('73),
Berl Tliomas, who represents Gospel Broadcasting Mission on
vember and 128 in December.

letters.
January ('74), they received 97

The air time cost for
the West Coast and produces a devotional and hymn program

over KBBO, Yakima, Wash., has
announced that he and his wife are now retired and free to travel. For someone on the West
17359 71st Court, Tinley Park, III. 60477. Second Class postage paid,
Tinley Park, Mi.
THE GOSPEL
these broadcasts is $270 per month or $33.75 per broadcast. We need to be in much prayer
for the men involved in these
BROADCASTING MISSION

Cloyd and Helen Christmon
Burdett and Elaine Wakeman
broadcasts because Soongook says, "There is a very serious matter going on in Korea."
He mentioned that some min isters in Korea have been
Coast to come and tell you the GBM story, why not contact the
Thomases
at Route 3, Box 3016,
Wapato, Wash. 98951?

NOW BROADCASTING OVER MANX, ENGLAND
RADIO MONACO
we have
write
GBM,
Box 199,
ISAOAN-LAGOS. NIGERIA
SEOUL, KOREA MANILA, PHILIPPINES
arrested, indicted and impris oned because of something tliey said in their sermons. Soongook
also wrote, "Maybe the Lord is preparing the Christians ...in
Korea for a certain season.
LaCrosse, V/is. 54601.
KB80, YAKIMA, WASH.
WTHE, LONG ISLAND, N.Y.
Many of you have received a Special "Plea Letter from us asking for your help to cover the cost of our press or the
repayment of our - loan How
DIRECTOR'S DOIN'S
My basic responsibility as
People also respond to the Gospel invitation, even to our

letters with seriousness and a sincere desire to learn of the
grateful
response.
we
are
for
we
every
have
At the time of this
writing (March 10th),
received
306 letters
bringing
promotional director of Gospel Broadcasting Mission is keeping

in touch with the men who are
Gospel of Christ."
producing
the broadcasts spon
Perhaps you have noticed the

article in this Listen entitled
to our treasury $865.75. It's a long way to go to reach our goal of $6,250, but we are
happy
to be
"on our way."
If
sored through this mission. For us to be able to keep you, the

supporters, informed we must receive information from those
Something Nei) for You to View, We want to remind you that we also have a set of slides (with
taped commentary) on the Polish
broadcast work called Good News
you haven't sent your dollar, remember, "A

UILL DO IT!"
extra DOLLAR
THANK YOU for being prayer

fully mindful of us and shar
who
are
personally
involved
with the broadcasts.
In a letter just received from Soongook Choi, director of the Korean broadcasts, we have this news to share with you.
After a careful study of sev eral months Soongook says, "l\'e decided to break off from the
for Poland, Our original set. Reaching the World by Eadio^

which
and
ing your blessings

victories in 1974.
with Gospel
May the greater
tells
its
the story
of GEM
is
Broadcasting Mission. Lord lead us on to
overall
outreach
network type
go into
presentation
contact
and
with
still available. If you haven't seen it yet, why not start here and get better acquainted with the Gospel Broadcasting Mis sion. For use of any slide set
With Christian love and concern that millions
more may hear His Word,
direct
local- stat-ions with shorter contracts and continue on with closer observation of audience
responses." Their study led them to believe they had, for the most part, saturated the listening audience of the (CBS) Christian Broadcasting System
with
their
kind
of approach.
The new stations they are now broadcasting on are Pusan MBC station, Kwangju Radio Station, Kangnung Radio Station (pro gramming to North Korea with reportedly good results), and
Seoul TBC Station. The combined total estimated audience of
these stations is 2,200,000.

Tliere are two broadcasts on
each
of
these
stations
per
week. The time schedule is Sun
A guest looks over the GBM display at Danville, III, Missionary Rally and prepares to sign his name to receive Listen.
the
MINUTE FLEASS
Merrill Associates of
LaCrosse, Ivis.
entitled "One
has developed a
series of one-minute
may be obtained for
programs^
Please"
Minute
with Burdett W, Wakeman^

charge
chased
station.
which
local
a service
and
from
used
your
on time pur
own
These brief programs are designed especially to be used

on prime time. It is easier to
purchase
time than
one
minute
of prime
a
Tribespeople of Southeast Asia Listening to Gospel Broadcast,
i t is
to obtain
longer period of that choice time. (The cost of a longer period of prime time would
Something JSew
lor you lo view
Among the goals we have for Gospel Broadcasting Mission is one of having a sight-and-sound presentation on eadh broadcast background
effects as
probably be prohibitive.)
"One Minute Vlease" with
It
Burdett f/, Wakemcm
is designed
for New Testament churches.
music
well
and
as
sound
the com
is an authentic two-voice radio
program with an opening, a body and a closing all done in 60

seconds to be aired
local level,
on
the
that is sponsored through us, V.'e are moving toward that goal,
although not as fast as we
would like,
Wiy
Anyone
a one-minute program?
and everyone can take
It costs less
ments. Like our other sightand-sound sets, it has a "music bridge" rather than a bell for the slide change reminder, I believe you will find this
time to hear it.
I am sure that most people do

not realize all that is in
to sponsor a one-ninute program

than a five or fifteen-minute
production. Prime or near-prime

time can usually be had one-minute program. for a
volved in putting together these presentations. We must rely on our co-workers to sup
ply the needed slides (in most cases) and information on the
new sight and sound an exciting experience. \!hy not write today and schedule a showing for your church fellowship? Please give us a choice of dates when you
can use the slides and we will
What can one say in a minute?

More than you may think. The secret of this program is par tially due to its producer's articulate, rapid-fire deliv ery. The average one-minute
spot on the air contains about
slides. After we have these, I must find time to arrange them in an interesting manner and
write the comments based on the information sent to us. Then we
mail them for the earliest pos sible showing. If interested, write Gospel Broadcasting Mis sion, Box 199, Lacrosse, Wis, 54601, Ask for the new set by name: Sounding Forth the Word
to Southeast Asia, Thank you.
must have the slides duplicated

several sets -- which costs
120 words. The host, Burdett W. Ivakeman, delivers 135 words in 45 seconds without sounding
rushed. This leaves 15 seconds
That sometimes holds us
up.
Recording the comments is

because of our
no small task
SOUTHEAST ASIA LIBRARY BOOKS

The Park Village Christian Church of Memphis, Tenn, is un
for the opening and closing. Thus, one pertinent tliought can be expressed with impact, plus there is time for a custom tag given by the local announcer in behalf of the sponsoring
church.
use of sound effects, back ground music, etc. Then we must prepare instruction sheets and get them ready for mailing.
derwriting
broadcasts
the tribal-language
to Southeast Asia
We are happy to announce that

we have a new sight-and-sound
presentation on the tribal broadcasts of LaVeme Morse, These broadcasts reach into
(produced under the supervision of LaVeme Morse) by giving $60 a week. They are also serving
as a collection center for
"One Minute Please" features
contemporary
solid
themes
based
on
a
Biblical
content
Southeast Asia through the transmitters of FEBC in Manila,

Philippines. U'e have entitled
marriage of practical needs and

Biblical answers.
this
presentation
Sounding
books for the Chiengmai (Thai land) Bible Institute Library, Tliey have asked us to tell you that suitable books, or money
to purchase books may be sent to thorn at 4S76 Knight Arnold Road, !!enphis, Tenn. 38118,
Continued on page 4
Forth the Word to Southeast Asia, It has on the sound track
sm s
"one minute please" (continued from paqe 3)

Merrill Associates has worked in close association with the
J^sies
Spring is here already and
I've had another wonderful
winter representing Broadcasting Mission.
Gospel This
Gospel Broadcasting Mission througli the years. Its present owner, Burdett W. Wakeman, is program director for Gospel Broadcasting Mission and its
facilities are always available
to us.
month has taken me into Minne sota and V.'isconsin where I've
had several weekend youth rallies. Now that I'm earning my own support as a salesman during the week, my speaking engagements have been limited
to weekends. Tliis seems to be
"One Minute "Please"
is
Uca*ry:
How lôvm oanH call me a "dummy" coiy move.
series of complete one-minute programs not just spot an

nouncements.
the most effective time anyway,
free-will offering for GBM and lodging for Harry and myself. Keep on keep-'-n on In the service of the Lord,
't\'e suggest that you contact Merrill Associates, Box 428, LaCrosse, <VI 54601 for detailed
information on how to make "One
and
the average attendance people per

a
at
the rallies
this month was 250
Minute Please"
profitable
for
to 300
session. I
blessing,
iN/o-^n and iloA/iy,
your local congregation.
considered
that
realizing all of the school activities and illness high

school students have had winter. this
UNSOLICITED ABVERTISINC
A newsletter published by Bana Uriah, the producer of the
GBM-sponsored Khasi radio
people who were interested in the Gospel and he introduced

Bana to many listeners of the
Several people of all ages have been corresponding with ne

since I've made LaCrosse a more
broadcast,
and his co-worker,
permanent base. I welcome all questions about GBM that anyone has. I've also sent out many tapes on ventriloquism for
those who have an interest. All
Emrys Rees, carried the follow ing article: "l/hy did one town in the
program. Many promising con tacts have been made through this young man because he was
concerned that others should
Jaintia Hills have a higher rate of written responses to

the Khasi radio broadcast than
hear the Gospel.

"The Kliasi radio broadcast is
program
broadcast
twice
I require is a letter including your purpose for using it and a casette tape that I can record on and return to you answering any questions tliat you have. Before you write, please go to the public library, get a book on the subject, and then ask me specific - questions that come up. This will save both of us a good deal of time and I can
concentrate on the more tech
any other? Bana and Emrys both wondered at this, but did not
v/eek into the Khasi and Jaintia
have the answer until a very interesting fact came to light.

"One day Bana received a
ad
letter in the mail wliich had an

attractive brochure inside
Hills in India from Manila, Philippines by Bnasan Uriah on pre-recorded tapes. T!ie Gospel Broadcasting Mission in La Crosse, V.'is. has arranged for
the Onalaska Church of Christ
vertising our own radio broad cast.- Tlie person vifho sent the
to pay for our radio time.
VJe
letter had heard the broadcast,

and because he wanted all his
want to thank both GBM and the Onalaska church."
nical areas.
If you think you can develop your talent for the Lord, I will help you all I can. If the
Lord can use a "little dummy" called Harry and a "big dummy" called Norm, I'm sure He can use you if you'll only let Him,
Tlie next few months will be
acquaintances to enjoy the pro gram as he did, he published the tract at his own expense. Thus, he arranged for Bana to speak before large groups of
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spent here in LaCrosse with many of my iveekends scheduled for youth rallies around the
nation. If you are interested, we require travel expense (plane fare for areas some
distance from LaCrosse), a
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A TOOL in HAHD
By Ardis Leeper
What is that in your hand?

yrVT? OSES was standing near the
the burning bush. lie had been setting forth to the Lord the reasons why he did not feel qualified for the task of lead ing the children of Israel out of Egypt. Then God asked, "Nhat
people earth.
on the face of this Each individual person in writing

Asia has
to the earth's millions through

the most modem media.
has a soul that needs a Savior.
LaVeme Morse
of southern
only
said:
We use the terms "iron cur tain" and "bamboo curtain" to
refer
to
the
political
and
which
"Soutliem Asia
is a vast stra
ideological
barriers
is that in your hand?"

What did Moses have in his
hand? Just a shepherd's rod a simple stick sucii as any

shepherd carried to aid him in
tegic area in which truly there are many opportunities for the Gospel of Clirist, but at the same time there are many ob
stacles and adversaries with whicli we need to reckon in order to work out effective
divide the Communist-controlled countries from those which have
more freedom of enterprise, learning and worship. The great

trademark of these countries is that they do not want their
people to know about the out
the care of his sheep a tool which would Iielp him in walking
over rough ground a tool which he could use to fend off
wild animals
on his
which
might prey
which
strategies for the ongoing of New Testament Christianity throughout the area. India, with 563 million people, has as
many people
all
side world;
them to know It is true
they
do not
want
there is a God or that these curtains
tiiat His Son died to save them.
flock
a tool
as all Africa
and
have recently parted for the message
slightly, to
might even prove useful in res cuing a stray sheep. But Moses'
rod became known as the "rod of
of South America combined I
God" (Exodus 4:20).
With that
rod Moses was to show the power of God to both the Egyptians
and the children of Israel.
The world now has too many people to reach by the tradi tional 19th century method of sending a missionary to teach person-to-person. In this day of population explosion, the
age-old messace must be borne
but still these nations would prefer that it remain difficult
of Jesus
reach their people. Other coun tries, not considered a part of

the Russian and Chinese Commu
nist blocs,
discourage or deny
We live in 1974,
command of Jesus Christ
but the
still
stands.
nations
We are
to teach
all
to lead His cliildren
out of the bondage of sin. Sudi
missionary
modern-day terms as "population

explosion," "the iron curtain," "the bamboo curtain," which fall easily from our tongues,
are in reality added obstacles to the already existing bar
r
*Âl/srrCL.
riers
impede
of
t!ie
time,
language
of
and
which
geographical hindrances
spreading
the
^ I I HI
f/
message of Jesus Christ

nations.
to the
Wlien vie speak of a "popula tion explosion," we refer to
tlie
rapid
multiplication
of
New
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cover
City
the
station
entire
which
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June 1974
No.
123
area,
least indirectly, by the Ask the Preacher program. Some have been baptized into Christ after
further personal teaching. Others, who listened to this program, testify that they have been encouraged and strength ened by it. Praise God, He deserves all the glory. I would like to encourage you as supporters of this radiooriented ministry to continue to send your love offerings to help us fulfill our labor. We believe God will open another
door or doors in the New York
LiBten is publislied bi-nionthly 1n February, April, June, Aufjust, October and jeceniber by the Gospel Broadcast ing Mission, Box 119, LaCrosse, uis.
Publication address: 173G9 71st
(b) To get a program in Suffolk County where we have

five churches. These are the
Court, Tinley Park, 111. 60477. Second
Class postage paid,
Tinley Park, 111.

Cloyd and Helen Chtislman
Buidelt and Elaine Wskeman
i.ien who aave been hosting the program most of the time during the last three years. (4) We are poinp, to talk with the IVTHE station manager to
find out
grajti in
about ending the prosuch a way as to

mov
Waite' and Atdis Leepei
receive his assistance in

MANX. England
Radio Monaco
ing to another station. (5) Write this letter
Ibsdan'Lagofl, Nigeria
to leam
to you if you are willing to
Pusan. Kwangju. Kangnun and

Seoul Korea
help us on another station."
KBBO. Yakltna, Wah.
FEBC. Manila, Phlllpplrtes
City area soon. We will need many dollars on hand as soon as tlie door opens because most radio stations require advanced payments for radio time. PLEASE
PRAY for these brethren in New
DTRECrOR'S DOIN'S
The Apostle Paul wrote in I Corinthians 4:2, "Beret move-
York City. Pray that God will work through them in finding the best possible radio outlet
over^ it is required in stew ards^ that a man be found faithful*" We iiere at Gospel Broadcast ing Mission desire as stewards
of God to be found faitiifi'l in GBM Founder Walter Coble and
for
their
program.
Ask
the
Preacher.
As always, we are most appre
ciative of you, our supporters, for sustaining this work. In

times like tliese we need to
using the funds entrusted into our hands. As a part of our stewardship we ask the broad casters doing the programming sponsored through GBM to peri
odically evaluate their broad casts. They are encouraged to let us know if they feel there should be a change in the pro gramming, in the follow-up or in any other area,
Bro. Charles Faust and the other ministers working with the Mew York broadcast recently
made sucli an evaluation, I want
give the best
that we have
to
General Director
man,
Cloyd Christ-
the work for our MASTER,
He is
Picture was taken at the
Missionary Round-Up in Garretty

Indiana,
coming again and will ask us to account for our stewardship, THANK YOU for your love and
concern.
The Ask the Preacher progran'

on radio station IVTHE enicil the
last
of
April.
Bro.
Charles
more may hear His Word,
wrote: "All our men are jinxlous
CloLfd ClVLU:C)yian
to continue having the program (on another station or sta
tions)
believing that it is of
great benefit
to our churches.
of any
t^âre
their"
^fTifdihgs
"with
you. Charles, writing in behalf

of all the men who help with
the broadcast said, "At yester
We'll keep you infermed progress we make." tion report, our plans
After receiving this evalua
the directors and

met to discuss
day's meeting these conclusions

were reached:
advisors of GBM
for future co-opera

the New York City
(1) Wc
have
exhausted
our
tion
with
potential
WTHE.
for the program (Ask

on radio station
ministers on their radio efforts. The conclusion reached
the Preacher)
(2) The program is well worth our effort and expense, but should be presented in a dif
ferent area, on a different station, closer to more of our congregations. (3) We are going to make in
creased
tions :
by the GBM board would be willing men in a agreement

reached
\âs that we to continue a
co-operative effort with

radio would
these
.'\n be
cost
ministry. need to
as to radio time
factors,
but I'm sure it could
be worked out to the satisfac tion of all involved.

We know that a number of
efforts
in two direc
Polish Christians gather for

a tent meeting.
(a) To get a program
on a
people have been influenced, at
A TOOL IN HMD
Continued from page 1
the privilege of missionaries working within their borders.
What are we to do then? Are
Radio can be God's "tool-inhand" for getting the message

of Christ to the nations.
Any tool
must be properly
The mes
used to be effective.
sage
waves which
sent
out
over
the
air
must be in the hearer
a language can under
we
to tlirow up
our hands
and
stand. The process of winning a

soul to Christ is only begun
((uit?
Are we to say that Jesus
asked the impossible that it night iiave been possible in 30 AD, but that it is impos
sible in 1974? Are there too
when the message is spoken into the microphone. There must be a means of contacting the inter
ested individual and teaching hin the way of the Lord. iiere
the missionaries and the
many
today?
and
too
big
obstacles
God has never left his people without a tool (a means) for carrying out his purposes.
national Christians play a very
vital part.
Radio
to
has
one
broken
who is
Today that tool is RADIO.

Radio waves regard no inter national boundaries. The high est mountains do not repel them. They are not lost over
endless stretches of ocean.
ft
Charles and Mary Frances PhippSj producers of the European English-language programj listen to a tape
recording,
that one of the first things tlie Communists did after taking over China was to set up a huge factory for tlie manufacture of
radios. The Conununists have
the ice.
Personal contact can
be
directed
interested. The personal worker

need not lose valuable time in
seeking liim out. THE GOSPEL BROADCASTING MISSION
Gospel Broadcasting Mission

is dedicated to the task of
Both the city dweller amid teeming thousands and the lonely tribesman can be reached
the same. To the educated or
helping Christ
radio.
reach the world for through the use of

We seek to do this
the illiterate, radio waves carry the same message. To Americans, radio may seem "old hat," but it is not obso lete. iMearly every car has its radio. Step out your back door on a warm summer day. If you are a city dweller, you will not only hear the throb of your neighbor's lawn mower, but also
the voice of his transistor
through raising funds wiiich to purchase radio

missionaries to reach
with tine
the
devoted the greatest proportion of their total psychological warfare appropriations to the
radio war.
was the
that can be effectively used by
They knew what tool

most effective! The
message they intended for the people to hear was the message
of Communism. Here they have
masses with the Gospel of Christ. We are particularly interested in beaming the Gos pel into areas where no mis sionary activity is allowed or where such activity is very
limited. We do not underwrite
played
hands.
into
the
Christians'
radio.
Teenagers carry radios
as they walk down the street. Radios are at the beach, in the
park,
at the camp ground,
in
the canoe or motor launcli, even
accompanying the solitary hiker

on a wooded trail. Radios are
everywhere!
Outside the United States, radio is the primary means of
mass communication. Millions of
people
medium
depend on sliortwave
wave radio for
or
world
news and general information. Today, radio is found in the
deepest jungles. To the aborig

ines of the world, radio is a status symbol. They have
learned that there is an out
side world. They tune in to Icam what is going on in the world. They tune in and find
out that there is a Christ.
The Communist countries have
encouraged
their
peoples
to
Radio waves cannot be legis lated out of a country. A law can be passed forbidding lis tening to certain radio pro grams. Programs nay be jammed (overriding the sound of a program by broadcasting on the same frequency loud noises which make it impossible to intelligibly hear tiie original program); but the costs of jam ming are tremendous and not very effective. To successfully jam a forbidden program, tlie jammer must also render proprograms of his own on close frequencies unintelligibleo Pvussia and China have spent millions of dollars to jam any program which broadcasts the Christian Gospel across their borders. Hov/ever, because of the high expense and the lack of effectiveness, they jam very
rarely now.
sucli a program until we are assured of an adequate followup program conducted either by
missionaries or national Chris
tians.
Gospel Broadcasting Mission, founded by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Coble, first began broadcasting over Radio Luxembourg on April 7, 1952. It now sponsors programs aired from ten dif ferent transmitters -- MANX, England; Monaco; Ibadan-Lagos, Nigeria; four in Korea; Manila; Yakima, Wash. and New York City in seven languages English, Polish, Korean, Lisu, Rawang, Kachin and fOiasi
reaching
Ajuerica.
the
continents
of
Europe, Asia, y\frica
and Morth
Present GBM directors
are Cloyd Christman and iiurdett Wakeman of LaCrosse, Wis. and
Walter Leeper
111.
of
Tinley Park,
obtain radios.
It is now known
DIStOURIlGIIIC WDnDS
By Cloyd CJiristman
"We are sorry to inform you . . . " These are soriic of
minute-per-week broadcast, are still in correspondence with

many of the listeners of the Luxembourg days in addition to those responding to the MANX programs. We covet your prayers for God's leading in expanding our European Knglish-language
coverage. Radio Monaco beams a
programs
are
under the super
vision of Soongook Choi.

Over tlie facilities of the
the most discouraging words any mission can receive from a sup porting church. Although the reason given for dropping fi nancial support may be "reason able, it doesn't seem to lessen
that "let-down" feeling.
Far East Broadcasting Co. in Manila, Pliilippines 17 programs per week in four tribal lan guages reach into Southeast
Asia, Bnasan Uriaii cares for
the 15-minute weekly program in Khasi, a tribal language of Meghalaya (Assam), India.
LaVeme Morse and a team of
Gospel Broadcasting Mission lias been making a special ef

fort througli the mail to chal lenge churches contacted by our
representatives to support this labor on a regular basis. We were encouraged when three of
tliose churches contacted re-
15-minute Gospel broadcast in the Polish language to the iron curtain countries of Europe each week. These programs are produced by Boleslaw Winnik, who also directs the follow-up work carried on by Polish
Christians.
national
evangelists
oversee
the production and follow-up of

seven Lisu, seven Rawang and
two Kachin tribal-language pro
grams.
the
These are languages of

Burma-China-northeast
India-Thailand area.
In 1961, there began an English-language program aired

simultaneously over the sta tions of Ibadan and Lagos,
"sponHed " by
promising
to give
$10 per month, Wliile we were rejoicing in tiiis victory of needed support,
we received a letter from one
Nigeria.
and Eddie
Missionaries Don and

and Walter
an Smith conduct
Marianne iJaugliman
Another major change is being made in the setup of the New York City broadcast a 15minute-a-day, five-day-a-week program over IVTHE, Long Island,
New York. Please see the col
of our supporting churches. The

church lias faithfully supported GBM for several years. They now have a family from their local fellowship making plans to go
extensive correspondence course in following up these broad

casts .
umn, DireatOT*s Doin's, for the details of our changing sta tions for the New York City
broadcast. Also broadcast under the
One of the major changes in
to a foreign mission field and feel it necessary to give this family all of their available
funds. I'm sure this is a
programming riade in the last year was the removal of tiie

Korean-language nrograpi (wiiich began in 1968) from the network
auspices
of the
Gospel Broad
of
stations is
operated now heard
hy
tlie
casting Mission is a devotional and hymn program prepared by Berl Thomas and financed by
friends on the West Coast. This
worthy goal, but it means that GBM will no longer be receiving $25 to $30 a month from them. You can see why we sometimes have that "let-down" feeling. Althougli we become discour aged at times like this, we will not despair. The work we are doing is not our work; it is HiSt and we believe the Lord will provide^ My. _prayer is,. "Lord, help us to grow in faith
and trust . . . for we walk FAITH and not by sight." by
Cliristian Broadcasting System of Seoul. The Korean-language
program
is
carried
by
KBBO,
program
week
twice a
over
four different sta
tions
located in Pusan, ICwang-
Yakima, Wash. All of this is but a "drop in the bucket" in comparison to
ju, Kangnung (which prograns to North Korea with reportedly good results) and Seoul. Prepa ration and follow-up of these
what we should be doing to get the Gospel of Jesus Christ on the air waves. Your prayers and gifts are the means of keeping these programs on the air and of adding new broadcasts and
new stations. We know where to
^JULY 23-26, 1974%
find
tlie
follow-up personnel.
Please pray witii us tliat others will be Spirit-led to

become co-workers of GBM's
NTION CEKTER
Please pray -- then meet the challenge of your faith! In our generation radio is the 20th
century missionary. We are con
vinced that radio is indeed
ministry Reaahing by Radio, THAjNK YOU!
the ÔTtd
God's "tool-in-hand."
A TOOL IN HAND
(Continued from paqe 3)

The Englisn-languagc program
broadcast over lladio MANX is
GOSPEL BROADCASTING MISSION Publication Office 17359 71st Court
SECOND CLASS MAIL
Tinley Park, IL 60477
the original European Onglishlanguage program which was

aired over Radio Luxembourg
on until 196S when time costs
FLOmiCE BOUGLikS 1111 H. miM
that
tive.
station
became
prohibi
Charles and Mary Frances
JO?LI^ KO
6U80X
Phipps,
who
oversee
this 15-
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AUGUST 1974
NO. 124
ViAitorA
By Burdett W. Wakeman
The Onalaska Church of
cvan-
Christ, headquarters of the Gospel Broadcasting Mission, had some solid encouragement
does
about the mission's accomplish

ment recently when visited in
June
by S. Bnasan (Sana) Uriah
follow-up work for the Khasi-language program

broadcast from FEBC, Manila,
Above:
GBM Director Ctoyd
and his wife, and visited by a team

on July 15th.
again when from Poland
Christman presents keys visiting Polish minister,

Director's Doin's.)
of the (See
mission aar to Kostek Jakoniuk^

Next, the congregation was visited by a dynamic, alert team of elderly preachers from Poland who are touring American
New Testament churches. Paul
Bro, and Sister Uriah had an
exciting story to tell of their

work in the Kliasi Hills area of
George acted as interpreter

and the three older men each
India, Christ
Reaching souls for and training native

to start and serve
Christians
indigenous churches is a great undertaking. One problem, we

learned, was that a minister of
Bajko was instrumental in mak ing the visit possible. The team was made up of Bros. Stanislaw Krakiewicz, 82 years of age; Jerzy Sacewicz, 72 years
spoke. What a beautiful spirit prevailed. Again, we were happy

to leam that radio is a strong
the Gospel does not know where to start to find in heavily populated areas those who would
be
the most responsive
to the
Truth.
of age; and Konstanty Sacewicz, 62 years of age. They were accompanied by George Bajenski, whom many of you know. George is a fine singer, known partic ularly by his theme song: "Ring
the Setle."
supporting factor in the Polish ministry. We had always under stood that; but it was so good to hear through an interpreter references to radio, assuring
us that GBM serves
use
a cause.
the term
The men
did not
False religions are rampant and it is important, if pos sible, to discover who among the masses is ready to hear and accept the Truth. Once reached and won to Christ, these people
will be able to reach out to friends and associates with
"GBM;" they talked about the radio program and its part in
their labors. (It is the GBMsponsored, Polish-language pro gram broadcast weekly over Radio Monaco to which they referred,) We hope many of our readers will have the joy of hearing both the Polish delegation and Bana Uriah from India. They truly warm the hearts of those
who love the Lord.
their personal testimony. Bana expressed the wonderful
ability of radio to open doors to the most receptive. The Uriahs offer correspondence
courses to their listeners and,
in turn, the most receptive respond. This has proved to be a successful approach in India. Bana sees radio as a primary
Left: Visiting Polish minister^ Kostek Jakoniuk; youth worker,

Mrs, Alina Lewazuk and Polish
mission director, Paul Bajko,
you have
LISTEN
a copy
of the August
GBM is thrilled
to have a
1972 issue
No. 124
of Listen,
you may
and look
August 1974
want to take a moment
LISTEN is published bi-monthly in February, April, June, August, October and December by Gospel Broadcasting Mission, Box 199, LaCrosse, WI 54601. Publication address: 17359 71st Court, Tinley Park, IL 60477. Second class postage paid at Tinley Park, IL.
through it again. This issue tells of my experiences as I

traveled in Poland with Paul
part in the Polish work, reach ing out to the needs of the people through radio* YOU, dear friends, in your support of
this GBM.
well
Bajko
to visit radio listeners
ministry are a part All of the victories,

as the burdens and
of as
the
and churches.
Box 199, LaCrosse, WI 54601 Cloyd and Helen Christman

Bro. Bajko in his newsletter (May 1974) shared with his readers the needs that they have in bringing these Polish
workers
needs
needs, are yours to share. We thank God for you ... for your
prayers
. . .
for
your
love
to the USA
and
their

needs while here.
One of their
offerings and for your words of encouragement. May God bless you and keep you strong in His
service.
MANX, England
Radio Monaco
was a car for these brethren to use in order to
visit
attend
supporting churches
conventions
and
Ibadan-Lagos, Nigeria Pusan, Kwangju, Kangnun and Seoul, Korea FEBC, Manila, Philippines m KBBO. Yakima. Wtiah.
(the North
American
and the World Conven
tion
in Mexico City).
Gospel
Cloyd Citwuimm
"Editor's Not^
receive a note
-Broadcastings Mis&ion(with-the
approval of the board)
decided
JTft^ the above
DIRECTOR'S DOIN'S
In the last issue of Listen
I wrote about the New York
to loan "our" car to help ful fill this need. Norm Fjelstad and I will use our personal cars for any GBM appointments
we have this summer. IVhen I
article was written,

Faust from concerning
Cloyd did
Charles
from
the New York
broadcast.
that
We
quote
in
part
broadcast. Ask the Preacher, You may remember ray quoting from a letter written by Bro,
Charles Faust where he men
letter:
"Unfortu
visited Poland in June of 1972, we traveled over 5,000 miles in

a mission car. Now we have the
nately,
make
we've not been able to

with siny radio
contact
tioned that they (the New York City preachers) were going to
make increased efforts in two directions. Those directions
privilege
favor.
of
returning
this
station interested in having Ask the Preacher on the air.

Every lead we've followed has
proved fruitless.
On June 2nd, I left LaCrosse

with the GBM car and drove i t
"We've not received any let

ters about going off the air,
but the last week of broadcast
were (1) to get a radio program on a New York City station

which would cover the entire
metro area and (2) to get a program in Suffolk County. His letter ended by saying, "All
our men are anxious to continue
to Bel Air, Md., arriving the evening of June 3rd. I had a wonderful two-and-a-half-day
visit with the Bajkos and
ing was filled with calls every

day, asking us to reconsider
the
Winniks
(affiliated
with
and complimenting the program. Many people said that our pro
gram was the very best on the
the Polish broadcast).
On the
having a program on another station(s) believing that it is of great benefit to our churches. We'll keep you intormed of any progress
make." We have not heard from
night
Jakoniuk
of
June
and
Sth,
Alina
Kostek
Lewczuk
air anywhere! (We liked that)."

Keep praying.
arrived from Poland by jet. Paul and Dela Bajko, Bro, and "Sister Winnilc, aTongnwith twcT
Polish
Alina
Christians
to the USA.
from Balti
It was a
Mwonmiif!
BY E. p. MURPHY
them yet and so are unable to give you a progress report at this writing. Don't forget to pray for open doors in this
area . . . we believe God is concerned about a radio out
more and I, welcomed Kostek and
happy reunion there in the Bal timore airport. On June 6th, I

flew back to LaCrosse. Expenses
reach through these men.
for my trip were taken care of by Bro. Paul's mission.

I received a letter from Paul
During the two-and-one-half years that I helped to host the Ask the Preacher program, not one person called from the area that I serve. Many people did
call and several of the other
bfy heart was filled with joy as I read the May issue of Paul Bajko's newsletter. He told
saying
brethren
that
the
five
other Polish
of them
ministers had good contacts as a result of the program.

It was the next-to-last pro
about his plans to bring six preachers and a Christian youth worker (Mrs. Alina Lewczuk)
from Poland to visit the United States this summer. This was of
arrived safely
June 26th,
all have
in Baltimore on
Praise the Lord for

a rich and fruitful
gram that Bro. Larry Smith (minister at Nesconset, N. Y.)

and I hosted that made i t all
answering our prayers. May they experience

for them
while
and
here
in the
families
worthwhile to me. A lady from North Babylon called and asked
special interest to me because it was my privilege to visit in

the homes of most of these
States and Mexico.
Please pray
in
about baptism.
on the air for
I talked to her
a few minutes
their
which they have left behind

Poland.
and
she
seemed
definitely
Christian servants in 1972.
If
Continued on page 4
hadio mission at home

By Burdett W. Wakeman,
Program Director
TREASURER'S REPORT
as of July i5, 1974
We, the Gospel Broadcasting

Mission, are interested in reaching souls for Christ at home and abroad. Currently,
Balance, April 1, 1974 $
3,459.28
are interested.
community must
Of course, the
have at least
Income:
most of our emphasis has been abroad; however, we are contem plating new horizons. We're beginning to think we
can stimulate interest in
one radio station. Upon receipt of this information, GBM, with the help of Merrill Associates,
will get all the needed infor
April May June July 1-15
$ 2,972.45 2,298,00 3,969.67 2,007.20 $ 11,247.32 ^ 14,706.60
mation on time availability, cost factors, production costs,

etc. With the help of Merrill Associates we believe we may be able to get many radio stations
to alter their costs so as to
Total Income Total to account for

Expenses;
Christ
with
concrete
results
$ 6,340.90
1,926.07 1,688.41 4,116.97
right here at home. We're plan ning a means to strengthen weak churches and to open new areas by radio. Wlien fully developed,
we expect to link an attractive correspondence course with one-
allow for production lated expenses.
and re
ITotal Expenses
$ 14,072^35
634.25
minute programs or spots. A program has an opening and a
We're convinced that often people will not write to a local church for information or an attractive informative cor
Balance, July 15, 1974 $
RECEIPTS FROM SPECIAL PLEAS
closing
and
changes
daily.
Spots are run over and over for
respondence course, but where the offer has a national effect
designated periods. We would like to experiment with both.
they will comply. Thus, listen

ers will be advised to write
Toward Press $ 1,273.35 Toward Operational Loan 1,181.25 From Second Letter 1,072.00
Total ,$ 3,526.60
The reason we are going to one-minute time segments is

three-fold:
something
simple,
such
as
"BIBLE," in care of the station
PAYMENTS MADE ON THESE LOANS
to which
they
are
listening.
1,
2,
We can usually buy prime time in one-minute seg

ments.
The impression is that the sta
; Press (with interest) Operational Loan

Set aside for
S 2,388.42 450,00
1,350.00 4,188.42
tion will forward
the
request
which,
to our national office,
Operational l.oan
Total
The cost is less for one minute than for fiveminute and 15-minute
programs,
3,
One-minute
fit every
time segments
format; thus
in fact, they will do. Through the mail we will answer questions for our stu dents about the studies, cor rect their papers and encourage
their decisions for Christ. A
Owed on press :> 1,000.00 Owed on Operational Loan 1,200.00

Interest on U.L.
Total s t i l l owed on
240.00
they are
One-minute stated, change
more acceptable
programs, as daily but are
natural question will be: Where
to radio stations.
can
we
find
a fellowship
of
Christians who take the Bible as their sole rule of faith? At
Press and Operational Loan <: 2,440.00 Other Outstanding Liabilities S 1,529.55 S 3,969.55
aired at the same time each day they are heard; thus, you pene
trate basically the same lis tening audience. One-minute spots usually will fall in what
we call "run of the schedule"
Continued on page 4
THANK
YOU
areas thus,
but one
during prime time; gets a variety of
audiences.
In theory, GBM will attempt to find established congrega

tions that would involved in the like to be mission of
reaching souls in areas wiiere we currently have small but promising congregations or
where we feel a need of a con
gregation but are searching for

a nucleus with which to work.
TJie three Polish ministers
who visited LaCrosse,
That congregation could tell GBM the community in which they
Sacewiaz, Staninlca^ Krakiewiaz, Taken in front of the Christman home.
Left to right: Konstanty Saaewicz, Jerzy GBM General Director Cloyd Christman and
om s
We are really to being there young people,
looking forward with those fine I met many of to
IT IS WORTHWHILE!

interested. As we do not like
them before Harry was "born," so we expect a good opportunity

to share Jesus time. as a duo this
ask
names and
on the
back
air, me
I her
as me
asked her
to call
address.
after
the program I acquired some

which are
name and
give
Harry and I have been very busy during the warm suimner months of June and July. We just returned two weeks ago (written July 10) from Indiana where we had a wonderful youth
rally at Francesville as we
Recently,
larger
She called
magic tricks
working very well in presenting the message of Jesus, espe

cially at youth rallies. I have been sharing many of the easier
back, identified herself Shirley Boswell, and gave

her address.
I went to see her
at her home
several hours
that evening.
For
we discussed the
represented Gospel Broadcasting

Mission.
On the return flight we had the privilege of being on the same plane as Dale Evans (Mrs, Roy Rogers) as she flew to -LaCrosse- to present the Gospeland her personal testimony, Harry rides in the baggage com partment and was unable to meet
her; but he still seemed to be
magic tricks and how they work with young people requesting information on them by mail, I
pray it will prove valuable to
Scriptures.
The following Sun
day she came to our services at Central Islip and was buried in Christian baptism.
That same day she asked if I
could come to her home some
them
nity
in providing
to share
an opportu
a Biblical mes
sage in a very wique and interesting way. If you would like any information, just drop
me a line.
54601.
_time that week
and discuss the
You can contact me
at GBM, Box 199, LaCrosse, Wis, Remember: "Never for the com
Bible more with pointment was made evening. To my joy Shirley had five
there.
decided
her. An ap for Thursday and surprise other women

lasted
excited about being on the same plane as the "Queen of the Cow girls." Harry and I will be "hanging on the rock" at Hanging Rock Camp in Indiana August 11-17.
Our
discussion
until almost midnight.
It was
a
fort of peace and quiet forsake your experience and oonviations,"
that we should have
regular Bible study homes each Thursday.
in
the
hionm and HoAfiy
The attendance varies from
three to five each week, but it is a real joy to see the desire
RADIO MISSION AT HOME
these ladies have to study to shob) thyself approved unto God,

Several have also attended church. the

this point we direct them to the small but promising congre gation or attempt to set up
Bible
church. should
morning worship services of the Was it really worth the 70mile round trip, the flat tire, the traffic jams, the rushing
each time to be there for the
studies
which
will
be
conducted
by
the
sponsoring
Out come
of such studies a nucleus around
program
over
that long period
of time? Mrs, Boswell's conver

sion and the Bible studies tell
-me that i t was!
which
tions.
to
open
new
congrega
Wouldn't it be exciting for established congregations to spawn new work with the help of
radio? GBM feels i t can do much
Bro, Murphy is the minister
to make
We here Wisconsin
such efforts possible.

at the home office are in touch in with
Evangelist Roger Smelser of the
Wisconsin Missionary Associa tion to see if such a program on an experimental basis can be
launched in Wisconsin. If i t
ôuld you like a cookie, Harry?

GOSPEL BROADCASTING MISSION Publication Office
of the Central Islip, iV, Y. Church of Christ, He is one of the Neu York City area ministers who took tj^ms hosting the daily Ask the Preacher pro gram sponsored by GBM for a little over four years.
SECOND CLASS MAIL
can,
we will have
a story
to
17359 71st Court
tell or know some reasons why it won't work. We truly believe a combination of professionally produced programs and spots at prime time and excellent cor respondence courses, linked with prayer and hard work, can prove a winning combination.
FLOBEECE DOUGLAS
1111
JOPLIH, yS) 6^4801
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OCTOBER 1974
V'
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Mi88ôn Emphasis Week at Central Christian College of the Bible.. Left to right: Derrenoe Smaage, Cloyd Christman
a and Bruce Ammerman, Stoiy on
is
IH[ Pli[es IS PAID FORI

Gospel Broadcasting Mission
thrilled
HIL pags 2.
the
bank
to announce that note for our A. B.
DICK printing press is PAID IN FULL. We praise the Lord for

this victory and want to express our heartfelt THANKS to ALL of you who have helped to
make it possible. Thank you for being patient with us -- for

your prayers and for your dol lars. This piece of equipment is a great blessing to our min istry. We still owe $1,400 plus $161.64 interest on the $3,000 borrowed to pay up bills. This money was loaned to us by the
Onalaska Church of Christ. We would like to be able to clear
fV.s-K.'-
Terry LeibeI (Cloyd' s press instructor) and the GBM press.

j'?
up this loan, too, as soon as possible. OH, YESl GBM has also finished paying for the mission car.
LISTEN October 1974

No. 125
LISTEN is published bi-monthly in February, April, June, August, October and December by Gospel Broadcasting Mission, Box 199, LaCrosse, WI 54601. Publication address: 17359 71st Court, Tinley Park, IL 60477. Second class postage paid at Tinley Park, IL.
In today's mail we received a letter from Paul Bajko inform ing us that the Polish brethren (except Kostek Jakoniuk) and Alena Lewczuk departed for Poland on August 26th from New York. He said, "They were very much impressed by the friendli ness, love, concern and hospi tality of the brethren here in
the United States and Mexico.
time on Monte Carlo, it will give the Phipps a much greater radio audience. Please pray
with us for this victory.
If you are looking for an interesting program for your midweek, Sunday evening or mission service, why not con
tact us about our Sight-andSound presentations on the
Polish broadcast and the broad casts going into Southeast Asia
Box 199, LaCrosse, WI 54601 Cloyd and Helen Christman

We
had
a great
time
at
the

North American Christian Con vention and the World Conven
done
by
LaVeme
Morse.
We
MANX, England
Radio Monaco
Ibfulan-Lagos, Nigeria Pusan, Kwangju, Kangnun and Seoul, Korea FEBC, Manila, Philippines KBBO, Yakima, Wash.
DIRECTOR'S DOIN'S
"Rejoice with those who
tion in Mexico City. Though some of the roads were very rough, the Lord protected us all the way," We are happy that these precious brethren could come and visit this great land of ours, visiting Christians as they wentT^ Our prayer is~l:E^ they may have been spiritually refreshed and encouraged to do
even more in their homeland of
believe you will be challenged and blessed by these presenta tions. Ask for them by name;
Good News for 'Poland or Sound
ing^ Forth fhe Word to Southeast

Asiao Write: Gospel Broadcast ing Mission, Box 199, LaCrosse, -Wis- 54601,We w-i-11 be looking
for your request.
Thank you for your many prayers and faithful financial support. We appreciate you and your concern for a lost world. May God bless you day by day.
rejoice and weep with those who weep." I'm happy to share with you a cause for rejoicing.
Mrs. Don Baughman wrote from
Poland for Christ. May God bless them richly. Kostek will
remain in the States until the
Nigeria,
West
Africa
saying:
first part of October so that he may finish up his speaking

tour among the churches. He will be using the GBM car until
that time.
"As a result
of the Bible Doc
trine Correspondence Course (which they use in follow-up work for the radio broadcast) 19 people requested baptism." These 19 people from the city of Lagos came to the Baughman
home on July 20th and were
Cloyd CfuUitman
In July
time for us
we contacted
on Radio
our
agent about securing additional

Monte
JimUn Cmfihasis
By Cloyd Christman
On September 10th, I drove to Central Christian College of the Bible in Moberly, Mo. Norval Campbell, missions pro
fessor of CCC invited share in their Fifth me to Annual
Carlo (Monaco).
the Polish
We
now
have
on this
broadcast
taught further on the meaning of baptism by Don. Then, early on Sunday morning they all
walked down to the riverside in
light
drizzle,
singing
as
station. We would like to get time on this powerful station for the English-language broad cast produced by Bro. Charles
they went. Don, Walter Smith and Francis (a national worker) b'apt i"ze d ^]rl-^19-ofThiemrn'^theriver. Sister Baughman said it
was a wonderful service and i t made her wish that she could have been in Jerusalem on the
Phipps.
Bro.
Phipps
is
now
broadcasting on Radio MANX on the Isle of Man. If we can get
Qo4mMf
27th
Day of Pentecost when souls were baptized. was overflowing like
3,000
Mission Emphasis Week and Stew ardship-Commitment Rally. Chal lenges were given by Derrence Smaage of South Africa, Bruce Ammerman of Rhodesia, Africa and myself.
During the day we had an opportunity to attend some of
We can well imagine that joy

a river
in the hearts
of these people.
Aren't you glad that you can share in this ministry where God is at work through radio and the follow-up efforts? May we praise the Lord together for this and every victory HE makes possible. Let's not forget to
pray for these new babes in
NATIONAL MISSIONAEY CONVENTION

Cincinnati, Ohio
the classes at CCC, If I had the time and money, I would

like very much
the classes I
to take some of
attended.
November 26-29, 1974
Christ
as
they
will need all
the strength
they
can get
to
remain faithful unto death.
We had a rich experience at Central Christian College and appreciate so much the Chris tian hospitality shown us. The college is off to a fine start and I am confident they will have a good year, I pray that our efforts during the rally may prove fruitful for the glory of God,
Jn ihe
EADIOIHHISTEV FJIVED TEE WA7

By. S. Bnasan Uriah
One of the tribal-language pvograme whiah the Gos-pel Broadoaeting Mission sponsors
and which are broadcast over
4.
To enhance public opinion and give information of the Preacher Training Institute's purpose and
the facilities
of the Far East
Broadcasting Co. in Manila is a weekly program in the Khasi language. This program is par ticularly designed to reach the people of the Jaintia and Khasi Bills of Meghalaya (Assam)^ India not far from the Bangla
desh border. I t has been broad
goal. Let me give an example of the latter^ I went to a farm to buy chickens and eggs for PTI's
use. The farmer sold me the
chickens straight off. asked for some eggs,
When I he said
that he had none because he did not want to take the trouble to
cast since the fall of 1968. Producer of this program is S. Bnasan (Bana) Uriah, a national of the area who is a
collect
S. Bnasan Uriah
the
eggs
from
the
Hills.
Accordingly, we made up
to start the work in
chicken house. At that moment another man came in to see the man from
graduate College.
aries
of Minnesota Bible Working with him is Emrys I, Rees, son of mission

David and Lois ReeSj
our minds
the Jaintia Hills by March 1971. In 1973, we found that

our decision was excellent and
whom I was trying to buy the eggs. The second man knew me
from the radio broadcast. He introduced me to the farmer as
who grew up in the Khasi Hills. They have led in the establishment (starting from scratch) of the Preacher TrainInstitute in order to train national (^ristians to take the
should never be regrettedg Right now, we have six preach
the preacher
on the radio pro
gram. The farmer had also heard
ing points and two churches are indigenous If we did not have
the radio ministry, we would not have known the right place
to starts
the program.
attitude and
This changed his

he took the
trouble
although
wait!
to collect
it took
the
eggs,
a 45-minute
Gospel Foreign are no area of
to their own people. missionaries (as such) longer welcome in this India.
Emrys Rees and I
to start the
In 1970,
We are very grateful to the Gospel Broadcasting Mission which encouraged us to start the radio ministry even oefore
we started Mission. the Jaintia India
We do thank you for the great

contribution that you make our work through radio.
Gospa
to
returned to India
BROADCASTMG MISSION
Preacher
Training
Institute.
The most difficult problem that confronted us was deciding the

most receptive location for the
Institute and for church
Different individuals have different motives for conduct
growth. We visited many places in northeast India, and we

found that almost all of the
ing a radio ministry. We use the radio ministry for the fol lowing purposes:
1. To make contact and to
places were receptive. Last of all, we decided to

read all of the letters re ceived from radio listeners. We
preach
2. To
the Gospel
among
non-Christians.
encourage
Christians
in the faith.
found
that the majority of the
3.
To find
receptive fields
listeners were from the Jaintia
for church growth.
Emrys Rees and Jessie Yangmi of the Khasi and Lisu programs.
going to run a sword through his neck in communicating the Gospel and GBM to the congre gation!!! Oh, well, what he
doesn't know won't hurt him??!!
Rawang, two in Kachin and one in Khasi. Until now, FEBC has been charging us only the token amount of five dollars per each IS-minute period for the use of
their facilities. It stands to
Don't forget to pray regu

larly for GBM.
IVhat a joy it is to be sending you my experiences for
In Christ's service forever,
this last month! It began by my

"hanging on the rock" again in
Horn and Hajviy
reason that they may be forced to raise their charges and the FEBC crisis will greatly affect Gospel Broadcasting Mission and
its work.
southern Indiana at the Hanging Rock Bible Camp, We began with a large group of campers, including senior high and col
lege age, who started the week
The Far East Broadcasting Co. has asked its friends to join them in prayer that the Lord will provide the necessary
income to maintain their trans
out spiritually deep progressively deeper
and went as the
week continued. I have now received several
Ifit.tejs from ..manx of those young people and they have been so interesting and spiritually enriching that I've had to take another look at how important
and valuable this means of com munication can be. I'm so
Boleslm Winnik recording a Foliah-language broadaast,
mitters. Prayer has always been FEEC's means of meeting emer gencies, As you pray for the work of Gospel Broadcasting Mission, please add FEBC to your prayers. It "is~ orr-the-FEBC
transmitters in Manila that the effectiveness of "our" work in
EBC cnisis
UP! UP! UP!
more or loss
the tribal languages depends. Prayers, too, go UP, UP, UP!
thankful for young people who are genuinely living for Jesus and making a dent in the world
with active involvement. I'm
We are getting
accustomed to
In return, the bleaeings DOWN, DOWN, DOWN!
come
especially appreciative of their interest in Gospel Broad casting Mission and what they can do to further the produc tion and airing of the Gospel by radio.
This month has also allowed
costs going up. But the jolt recently received by the Far East Broadcasting Co. seems heavy even to us. In April, the National Elec
tric
Co.
of
the
Philippines
The door is still open for the possibility of getting the English-language broadcast of Bro. Charles Phipps on a larger station in Europe. (See Direc tor's Doin's this issue.) A letter of encouragement came just at press time from our agent asking for an audition tape of Charles' Search the
announced a 300% increase in electrical rates. Power used to
me to establish
Warren D. Rees
as
a part-time
representative
operate the Manila transmitters of the Far East Broadcasting Co, had been costing $4,600 per month. Now it will cost $18,400
monthly.
for Merrill Associates while he attends Minnesota Bible Col
lege.
He is the son of Mr. and

and
The Far East Broadcasting Co. (FEBC) operates on faith. It is

is dedicated to the task of
Mrs, John Rees of LaCrosse
.is a very capable preacher and will provide us with another

valuable resource man for GBM.
broadcasting the Gospel, par ticularly to the areas behind

the Iron and Bamboo Curtains. It is over their facilities in
Scripti4re8 broadcast. (It seems that they had confused Gospel

Broadcasting Mission with some other group and she was able to clarify the matter. Please continue to pray with us for this opportunity to materi
alize.
As has been explained in detail previously in the Listen (see February 1974 issue), this is part of our Phase II program and we will continue to develop
men o the Lord to serve GBM.
Manila, Philippines that the Gospel Broadcasting Mission sends out its 17 weekly broad casts in the tribal languages
seven in Lisu, seven in
This weekend (written Septem

ber I7th), Harry and I travel to Joliet, Ill to be with the Maple Lawn Christian Church, I am looking forward to visiting Bill Smith and congregation again. It has been over a year
and a half because since I was his last first
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there, Harry will enjoy it also

i t will be
wmus n i l H. M/IIH
visit, I didn't have any of my magic there last time either.

I wonder if Bro, Bill knows I'm
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LIST

DECEMBER 1974
I. 126
Enlarged European Exposure

PHIPPS FROM RADIO MANX 10 RAOlO MONACO
FULFILL
COMMISSION
THE
GREAT
By Cloyd Christmon
cost. In the back of our minds
we must be
constantly exposing new people to the Gospel. In "setting the stage" for this article, 1 believe we should touch on just a brief bit of the history of Gospel Broadcasting Mission. Our new
readers need to know some of
sign
contract
with
Radio
we had kept alive a hope of some day getting Bro. Phipps* program back on a powerful
station in Europe that could be heard by literally hundreds and thousands of people. After much prayer and a dili gent search, Gospel Broadcast ing .Mission has been able to
Monaco (Monte Carlo), This sta tion, located on the southern coast of France, is well known and has gained a good reputa tion among the nations of Europe, Charles and Mary Fran ces Phipps are delighted with
the background of the European Hnglish-language bToadcast=
this
new opportunity to share Continued on page 4
The
Search the Scriptures
broadcast began on Radio Luxem bourg April 7th, 1952, It con tinued on this powerful station
under the direction of Charles
mmm.
Phipps became
until air time costs so expensive that GBM

After
could not meet the bills.
much prayer and discussing the problem with Charles and Mary Frances Phipps, it was decided to transfer this program to a smaller station in Europe. only station we could
available at that time
was
NEW HEAD FOR KOREAN FROORAM

Gospel Broadcasting Mission takes great pleasure in intro ducing to you Bill McClure,
minister of Central Christian
Radio MANX, located on the Isle of Man in the British Isles.

This small station has an
Church, Fort Smith, Ark,
Bro,
McClure lias consented to serve as overseer of tlie Korean-
effective broadcasting radius of about 50 miles (I believe).

Within that 50-mile radius are some of the coastal cities of
language broadcast, replacing Soongook Choi, now of Chicago.

Bro, McClure will serve in
England,
Ireland and Scotland,

Bro.
besides the Isle of Man.
conjunction with a committee made up of one American mis sionary and two nationals, all
of whom live in Korea,
Phipps began his programming on Radio MANX in February of 1968.

It was never our desire to
Althougli GBM was not at first aware of it, the Korean broad
cast has been off the air since
have this English broadcast taken off of Radio Luxembourg;

but we
because
the first of July, Broadcasting

resumed December 6th. The full
were forced to do i t of the increased time
Bill McClure
story in February 1975
LISTEN,
Kostek
LISTEN
December 1974 No. 126
left the keys
with us.
good
thank would
representative
Mission
the Lord like
of Gospel
and we
In all the miles Kostek drove our mission car he never once received a traffic ticket of
Broadcasting
for his desire
to serve
in this way.
If you
and Deceiver by Gospel Broadcasting

Mission, Box 199, LaCrosse, W1 54601. Publication address: 17359 71st Court, Tinley Park, IL 60477. Second class postage paid at Tinley Park, IL.
LISTEN is published bi-monthly in February, April, June, August, October
any kind and we appreciate the care which was given the car.
On October 6th, Bro, Jakoniuk
to have Norm chal
lenge your youth,

tact GBM
why not con
for information about
Box 199, LaCrosse, WI 54601
Cloyd and Helen Christman

spoke to tlie brethren here at Christian Chapel in Onalaska during our Bible School and morning worship. lie brought a wonderful challenge and ex
his services.
resentatives,
Speaking of rep
we are also
grateful for Berl Thomas, our representative on the West Coast. If any of you brethren
out in the Northwest would like
pressed
deep appreciation
able with
for
to the

NOW BROADCASTIPIG OVER
the use of the GBM car.
In the
to know more about GBM, contact
MANX, England
Radio Monaco
evening Kostek was share his ministry

church of Christ in
downtown
Berl Thomas at Route 3, Box 3016, Wapato, Wash. 98951, There are so many things I
would like to say in this col umn, I liardly know where to end
Ibadan-Lagos, Nigeria Seoul, Korea
FEBC, Manila, Philippines KB30, Yakina, Wash.
LaCrosse. We truly enjoyed hav ing Kostek in our home as well as in our fellowship services,
Monday morning J_drov_e_ _Kpstek
it.
We have
an urgent prayer
request
we-would lik-e-to share
to the bus depot
from where he
DIRECTOR'S DOIN'S
On October 5th, Harold and Bonnie Niles, Norm Fjelstad, Mrs. Paul Junk, Mrs. llildur Eliason and Cloyd Christman drove to Madison, WiSc, where we met Walter and Ardis Leeper^ Our purpose in getting together
was to discuss the work of Gos
departed for Bel Air, Md^ After packing his luggage in Bel Air,
he was taken to Montreal, Can ada, where he boarded a ship
and sailed back to Poland. Four
witii you. A short time ago Don and Marianne Baughman wrote us
asking us to make their need
known. When they went to the immigration office to renew
their
residence
permit
they
months is a long time to be away from home, especially when
you have a family. Our prayer is that his experiences here will prove to be a great bless
ing to the cause
Poland,
pel Broadcasting Mission -past, present and future^ Since the Leepers live in Tinley Park, 111. and most of the re mainder of our directing crew live in the LaCrosse area, we
decided to meet at some mid
of Christ
in
In just a few days from now (written Noveinber 8th), Norm Fjelstad will be flying to In diana to speak for a youth
revival at Markle. Tlie brethren at Markle have been faithful
were told that their quota was up or had expired, Lven though they have been in Nigeria for 18 years, they cannot remain there without a permit.They were told to apply to the Min istry of Internal Affairs foi an additional quota, Baughmans said, "We believe that it is
the Lord's will for us to
remain in Nigeria preaching the

Gosnel.
leave no
point between us a couple of times a year to talk over our

work on a face-to-face basis.
Therefore,
stone
we
will
in
unturned
It was good to share together in this way and encourage one another and pray for this labors The Leepers willf^robably tell you that Madison is not half way between Tinley Park and LaCrosse after compar ing our mileage with theirs. Our next meeting will probably take place in the Janesville area. We appreciate the Westwood church in Madison letting us use their building for this meeting.
Kostek .lakoniuk (one of the
supporters of GBM for many years and we are happy that GBM (through Norm) can serve them
in this time of need. Norm is a
order to remain in Nigeria in the fellowship of Christians

here. But all members of the
Continued on page 3
visiting ministers
to whom
from Poland
the GBM
we had loaned
car) arrived in LaCrosse on the evening of October 5th (the
evening
son),.
we got back from Madi

This was the final stop
on
his
speaking
Since
tour
he
of the
no
Those present at the GBM oormittee meeting held in Madison, Wis. Left to right: Norm Fjelstad^ Bonnie lliles, Mrs, Paul Junk, Mrs. Hildur Eliason, Walter and
churches.
had
Ardis Leeper, Harold Niles,

Christman,
Picture taken by Cloyd
further
need
of the
GB^! car.
DIRECTOR'S DOIN'S
(continued from page 2)

government do not see the need
to remain in
Paid in fuU
fiin^ is fM/I
On page one of the October issue of LISTEN you will notice that GBM still owed $1,56164
to the Onalaska Church of Christ. This was the balance on
for missionaries
a $3,000 note which it had become necessary to borrow to
pay past due operating ex penses. Again we want to shout,

"PRAISE THE LORD!" This bill is
also "PAID IN full."
the country." At the time of this writing, we have no fur ther word, so PLEASE PRAY with us for them. We, too, believe they are needed there. Thank you, precious people, for laboring with us through another year. YOU are the chan nel through which God has sent many blessings our way. TMANK YOU for your love offerings. TIIANK YOU for your many pray ers. THANK YOU for your words of encouragement,. May we en courage you to continue your fellowship with us in the labors of GBMo We appreciate
YOU.
Have an enjoyable Holiday Season and may the Prince of Peace fill your hearts with an
Dear supporters,
Treasurer Harotd tJiles was
the Lord
unspeakable JOYo . HOPE , . .

and PEACE. With Christian love and concern that millions
knows
that
we
really mean it
very happy to write the checks which "paid off our loans ^
In the last issue of LISTEN we did mention that the loan
when we say, "THAHK YOU OHE AMD

all." With all of this behind us, let us move on to the task of
for the GBM press is completely

PAID UP^
should
enlarging
efforts
our
broadcasting
of God.
Cloyd Ch^tman
to the glory
However,
mention that
I think we
the Ona-
laska Church of Christ
(Chris
tian Chapel) invested over $800 in the press to make a quicker payoff possible. Christian Chapel houses the press and will be reaping some benefits from the use of the press, and rightly sOc Thanks again to ALL who invested in this equipment for the work of God's kingdom.
m m LIFTEDBUT NOT COMPLETELY

We
burden
have
for
carried
several
a heavy
months --
more Christian workers willing to sponsor these 15-minute
the bill
radio
air time cost the 16
from
broadcasts
on a regular basis.
Far East Broadcasting Co,

covered
This
tribal
Tlie 1972 GDM Ford is
also
"PAID
IN
FULL."
It now
has
60000 miles on it, but is in good working condition. It has been a real blessing to this
labor. TllANKS to ALL who have
broadcasts per week going into Southeast Asia which are pro duced by the Southeast Evangel izing Mission. IVe were over $2,000 in arrears for time already used. But with the very generous help of a church in Mempliis, Tenn. (Park Village Christian) along with some other supporters this bill has been paid and we are now "up to
date." Praise the Lord! And a
Will YOV or YOUR farnily or YOUR Bible School CLJ^S accept the challenge to sponsor at least ONE broadcast per week? Or ONE per month? (The air time for one broadcast is presently $5,00), Let us know of your
intention to do so soon. Bro,
LaVeme
Horse
needs
ALL
of
tlieir general funds to carry on an effective follow-up program and Gospel Broadcasting Mission
would LIKE to raise all of the needed funds to cover the air time costs for these broad
given to our pay it off.
general fund
to
generous THANK YOU to all who lielped to make it possible.

Our burden could be com
pletely lifted if we could find
casts, We will be happy to send you more information on these tribal-language broadcasts at your request, THANK YOU,
"hank you very much
om s
we
have
been
for
paying
on
for the
this same
STATEMENT OF OWHERSHIP AI^D MWJAGEHENT
Polish broadcast
station
several
years --
hlSTEN is the bi-monthly publication of the Gospel Broadcasting Mission, Box 199, LaCrosse,
WI 54601, Cloyd Christman, General Director.
$62 per week (15 minutes).
In
This weekend (written Novem ber 16th) Harry and I travel by fliglit to Fort Wayne, where we will be spending four days with
the Iloosiers of Indiana. We
making a comparison, this is only about one third of what we were paying Radio Luxembourg when we had to drop the program
The Gospel Broadcasting Mission is a nission set up for the purpose of propagating the Gos
pel of Jesus Christ

means of radio
throughout from
v/ith
the
the
world
by
from
and receives its support
gifts
and
offerings
affiliated
congregations The
and
individuals
churches of
Christ/Christian churches.
casting Mission
Gospel Broad
as a non-profit
is registered
organization
Wisconsin.
under
the laws
of the state
of
Ownership and management of LISTEN belong to
the Gospel Broadcasting nission and are cared for by the editors: Mr. and Mrs. Halter Leeper,
17359 71st Court, Tinley Park, IL 60477. Sub
will be looking forward to spending our time sharing with

the northern states this win
scription costs
tions.
are met
from yearly contribu
ter.
Last
year
during
the The Phipps have proved their ability to meet the needs of people by sharing Jesus and His Word with them. They have the nmas. ..oil..ovex_2-,0nQ. p_^|e in
their files blessed and who have been ministered to
months of October, November and
December we were in Georgia and

Florida; so this will be Harry's very first time in the sno;v' prior tn Thri.'stnat; I Lm sure he will enjoy the sleds
and toboggans as well as he did

the surfboards.
This is an especially impor

tant time of year because this January marks the second year that ilarry has been with me. ile's not much bigger than he
was when we first started trav
Mary Frances and Charles Phipps

from that station. We believe
through the years. Part of their follow-up work consists of regular teaching letters
sent to those who cated an interest. have indi
the
additional
$42 per week
needed to cover the air time on
eling together;
more
but he's much

isn't
talkative -- which
always good!
Since December is the month we are reminded of Jesus' birth
Radio Monaco (as compared to Radio MANX, which is $20 per

week) will be well worth it=
We look forward to hearing about the good things that God is going to do through Search
(Please note: Search the Scrip

tures will also he heard on Radio MANX until March 19?S,) Many of our readers know
the Scriptures with Charles Phipps on Radio Monaco. Pray with us for this new exposure to the Gospel, To God be the
gloryo
more
than
others,
I want
to
wish you a very happy month. I appreciate those of you who keep writing Harry and me regu larly, especially young people, and I want you to keep us in your prayers because we appre ciate them so much, Harry wants to wish you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS. After all, how many
TJuniJiiies d"o yoa"know ~th"St~ha"ve~
Charles and Mary Frances Phipps and we hope that you will share (if you aren't already) in sending out this weekly pro
gram. Please let us know of
God Answers
your intention to help under write this broadcast on a regu

lar basis.
We have received word at press time. The Baughmans received a permit to stay in IJigeria.
wished you a Merry Christmas personally? P.S. Harry would appreciate it
%hing you a Christmas that is bright

with Peace and Joy
if
you
wouldn't use maple
in
your fireplace this winter. It gives him a headache just thinking about it!
And a New Year that brings much Happiness

SECOND CLASS MAIL
EUROPEAN
EXPOSURE
(Continued from page 1) Christ with many more Englishspeaking people tliroughout that
part of the world.
Tinley Park, Illinois 60477 OMiSt Bls^XiS COMC
Search the Scriptures with Charles Phipps began on Radio Monaco, Wednesday, December 4th
at 9:30 a.m. The air time cost
BOX !518
JOPLIlSs ^
6US01
for
this
broadcast
on
Radio
Monaco will be the same as what

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Walter and Mainie Coble, Founders

I This GBM man wil also

rallies and faith-

the road for Gospel Broad

BB* oping an active relation* m

Theme and speakers' platform at the 1972 National Missionary Convene

tion held in Oklahoma City during

the mission, closely with

working very Bro. Fjelstad.

team of representatives will serve an area of approximately

man living here at LaCrosse Onalaska, W'is. will serve

the road exclusively

least once a year, allowing, of

V.'e believe that if the Gospel

sponds favorably to his request

Christ, we need to work con sistently with a larger number

only full-time employee.

during the year.

and keeping our

plished for Ilis glory. Since we

casting Mission, Box 199, LaCrosse,

on the facts of total From information

sent in by listeners and passed

THE GOSPEL BROADCASTING MISSION

Box 199, LaCrosse, Wis. 54601

Walter and Ardis Leeper

of our "old" supporters we are just as happy and thankful to

God bless you for

out securing his speak-

missing the challenge

done with them ..." \'jBiL

rehearsed alt -1 that God had

spoke over 100 times

and the opportunities of to morrow, "Reaching forth unto

those things which are before I

youth rallies, prisons,

are looking forward to 1974 knowing that God will lead us

3||Cji, are pleased with Norm's

porary Bible Spots,

througli them. Reporting

faithful efforts and thank God that he is on

world for God's glory.

personally would not be

Spe Speaking! ng!

will be limited now

more may hear His Word.

Burdett Wakeman's Phase I I

My "home-base duties" have

THE CASH BOX

included s^ch things as corres

through this ministry by way of

$ 1,607.28 5,650.63 5 7,257.91

my limited travels I sharing in a few mis

Federal, State Tax, S.S. Printing Postage

336.71 482.71 16.00

Norm's Expenses and Part of Salary

Balance, Dec. 31, 1973

ONE DOLLAR receiving

from each the letter

trouble isthat phrase stamped

This letter asked

to be put on our print