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SALISBURY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

4, KAYE EDDJE DRIVE

P.O. BOX H-96

HATFIELO SALISBURY
TELEPHONES

52428

S2008

July

1979

Dear Friends in Christ,

Time waits for no mani

newsletters.

I apologize for failing to be more regular with our

The war goes on here in Zimbabwe Rhodesia. We had great hope that the situation would be settled by this time, but peace is still an illusive dream. But of one thing we can be sure and that is of the peace of Christ that reigns in our hearts as
we seek to be more like Him day by day.

At Salisbury Christian Church on Sunday mornings Bill is preaching a series of

sermons on the letters of I and 11 Thessalonians. Paul tells us in I Thess., 4:13-18

about events surrounding the second coming of Christ. We certainly find encouragement in those words. And it is all possible because Jesus died and rose again as Paul
states in verse 14,

Five of the men in the congregation are preaching regularly on Sunday evenings which is not only a great help to Bill, but is also an indication of their desire to serve God in a more positive manner. This is encouraging for all of us.
The church leaders here have selected monthly missionary projects for the church

to support at the rate of $25 per month. The first two monthly gifts go to Underground Evangelism. At our monthly fellowship time last Saturday we enjoyed and were challenged by the speaker, Mr. Bob Sutton, who is the U.E. representative here. He explained the different ways U.E. is helping the suffering Christians in the underground church in
behind the Iron Curtain countries.
Russia with Love."

Also we viewed the very good U.E. movie, "To

Reba's Bible study with the women on Tuesday mornings is very worthwhile._ They
are now involved in the benevolent work of preparing a "Dorcas Basket" which will in clude canned foods, etc., for needy members or friends. Also, they collect magazines

which will be stamped with our church address and placed in certain rehabilitation
centers where so many young men are recuperating from battle wounds.

We are happy that God has entrusted us with these responsibilities for now. Bill is able to fly a Methodist doctor and his wife (nurse) - Dr. and Mrs. Piburn,
one Mission Aviation Fellowship pilot, Mr. Gordon Marshall.

to Nydiri Methodist Mission hospital at least twice per week. This is to assist Uie airplane, the Maule Rocket, is doing well and we thank God for providing it.
has flown 140 hours since arriving back here in late August of 1968.

Our Chidamoyo Mission

Bill

Please pray for those who are suffering due to the fighting.

Also, there are

more than 20 people active in attendance backgrounds who are not yet convinced of pray for them. Please pray also for the at the city schools where we teach those Remember as well the Penningtons as they
ember. P/E need your prayers, too!

They will all be appreciated.

with us from various denominational church their needs for baptism by Immersion. Please many young students in the scripture classes who need to make decisions for Christ. prepare to return here to Salisbury in Nov
May we soon be "Caught

May God richly bless you as you continue to do His will.

up together to meet the Lord in the air."
we remain yours.

In the blessed name of Jesus

Bill, Reba, David and Julie

CONTRIBUTORS TO T A S

mxch Mr. and Mrs.;

Bruce Ammennan

June -

1979

Churches:

Alfred Battles
James Blundell Leon Brown Charles A. Carlson David A. Carlson

Anaheim First Christian Church

Carl Junction Christian'Church

Cathedral Oaks Christian*Church

College Park Christian Church

Cornerstone Christian Church East Anaheim Christian Church

Kelley Claybaugh
Harold Crozler Richard Frantz Gordon Hahn

Ellettsvi,l.le Christian Church Eastslde Fullerton Christian Church

Hadenda Heights Christian Church

Knott Avenue Christian Church La Mirada First Christian Church Lawndale Church of Christ Long Beach First Christian Church
Marshall Church of Christ

Harold H'arrison

Chuck Kelley
Dennis Kitch John H. Keokkoek John W. Koekkoek

Ray Lingo
Clint O'Neal Jacob Schaible

Montclair Christian Church

Norkehzie Chr,1st1an Church

Parkcr^st Church of Christ

Donald Schmiedeberg
Edward Schoeh

Redlands Westside Church of Christ

Rowland Heights Christian Church

Solemint First Christian Church

Carl Snelling
Chester Stilabower

Tujunga First Christian Church

Dr. and Mrs. John P. Jones

Individuals: Norene Abdullah
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:

Fern Fleming
Ruby Gusner George Ann Hanklns
Golda Harrison Mina Henderson Gertrude Lawrence

Balance, February 28, 1979

Receipts, March 1- June 30
Total

13.41 7,732.29 7,745.70

Disbursements,
March 1- June 30

$7,742.04
$ 3.66

Sharon Perkins
Groups:

Balance on hand June 30 "

Funds held in veeevoe for furlough

$3, 584.59

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