LISU and RAWANG CHURCHES of CHRIST IN BURMA

"Where China, Tibet, Burma and India Meet'

(YUNNAN-TIBETAN CHRISTIAN MISSION)

As it is written^ for thy

sake we are kUled all day
long; we are accounted as

sheep for the slaughter. Nay in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved

us. {Romam 8:36-37) ..*

Mr. and Mrs. R. LaVerne Morse

En Route to Burma

FIRST 1955 NEWSLETTER

(No. 1, New Series beginning January 1953)

The J. Russell Morse FamHy and Associates P. O. Putao, via MyiHcyina

Kachin State, Burma

IT HAPPENED IN 1954
JANUARY

On the field. Eugene made a trip to Myitkyina for supplies. Betty was In Ran

goon for medical treatment and while there secured additional supplies for the

mission, lliree Tibetans visited Muladi and were so happy to find J. Russell Morse could talk with them. The tractor was purchased in Rangoon ond shipped by rail to Myitkyina.
FEBRUARY

On Hie field. The tractor arrived by plane from Myitkyina. Two Lisu men were trained to drive and maintain It. On the 23rd Robert Howe Morse, Jr., son of Robert and Betty Morse, was born in Rangoon.
MARCH

On the field. The project of opening new land for farming was begun and the work of plowing gotten underway. Work on the new mission buildings on the opposite side of the river from the old Muladi village was begun by Eugehe.
J. Russell Morse received painful injuries when the porch of the old mission home broke through. Several ribs were cracked.
APRIL

On the field. Robert and Betty returned from Rangoon with their new son and the other two boys, Jonathan and Stephen. Dan Streeter came from Rangoon to visit the mission area. Robert, Betty and family moved into their new house on the north side of the river. The Easter Conventions were held in various
oreas.

MAY

On the field.

Eugene, Helen and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. Russell Morse and

Drema Esther moved into their new house on the north side of the river. Doro

thy Sterling came from Kobudeh, stopping a few days in Muladi en route to Rangoon to take care of business matters. Dan Streeter went to Kobudeh to
teach in Dorothy's school while she was away. Robert conducted the first allRawang Bible School in the Putao areaot Namkham. Plowing of 130 acres was completed, measured into plots of 1-3 acres, assigned to familes and
planted. In the States. R. LaVerne Morse was graduated from The Cincinnati Bible Sem
addresses at the Commencement.
JUNE

inary. He had the honor of being selected as Class Orator and gave one of the

On the field. On June 14th Eugene, Helen and family left Muladi for Rangoon to start home for their furlough. They left Rangoon June 28th. in Ae Stotes. LaVerne and Lois enrolled in the School of Linguistics at the University of Oklahoma at Norman, Oklahoma.
JULY

On the field. Bible School was held for Preachers at Muladi. Dan Streeter left the mission area to start back to the States.

In the States. Eugene, Helen and family arrived in the States on July 5th.
AUGUST

On the field. Hundreds of refugees from China fled into Burma. (See article "Suffering for Their Faith.") In the Stotes. Eugene, Helen and family attended the School of Missions at

Cedar Lake, then on to Wi-ne-ma Christian Service Camp in Oregon and visit ing churches on the West coast. Lois underwent surgery at Norman, Oklahoma.
SEPTEMBER

On the field. The medical work was very heavy. A building (Sick Hostel) was

constructed to take care of serious cases that had to be kept for a few days at
Muladi.

In the Stales. Eugene enrolled in Lincoln Bible institute, Lincoln, III. The family lived in Season, III., about 10 miles from Lincoln. David, age 514 at
the time, was entered as a special student in the first grade at Beason. When Eugene and family came to Terre Haute in January, 1955, Dovid was permitted to continue in the second semester of the first grade.
OCTOBER

On the field. This is the month of Thanksgiving Conventions in the mission area. Good attendances were reported. Preaching trips were made during this month. On returning from a trip Mrs. Gertrude Morse was seriously injured in a fall from her horse. ..(See Gertrude Morse recovering.)
NOVEMBER

On the field. Dorothy Sterling was called from Kobudeh to Muladi to answer questions of officials concerning refugees. She moved her school to Muladi.
Plane service was resumed in late November. Bible School was held at Muladi
with more than 180 students.

In the States. LaVerne and Lois sailed from San Francisco on the Peter Maersk,
November 3rd.
DECEMBER

On the field. The Christmas convention was held in the Muladi area with about

2300 in attendance. LoVerne and Lois arrived in Bangkok, Thailand on De

cember 8th.

BURMA BOUND

It was about 1.30 on the morning of November 5, 1954^ when

LaVerne and I rushed out of our cabin aboard the MS "Peter Maersi^"

just in time to see her pull away from the pier in San Francisco. We stood out on the deck for only a few moments and then went back to our cabin to close the eyelids which we could hardly keep open, de spite our desire to watch the lights of the home land till they had faded from sight.

There are many memories of our first voyage together across the Pacific which will remain with us for years to come. What fun it was, for instance, to sit out on the top deck of the ship and to thrill
at the wonders of God's creationthe continual and varied motion of

the mighty ocean waves, the beautiful colors of the rainbow gleaming in the salt-water spray, the graceful flight of the sea gulls, and the hazy moon in the distant heavens. Then, too, I remember spending

many wonderful moments leaning over the rail of the ship, looking out over the water to the clouded horizon, and singing softly the be loved hymns of the faithAbide With Me," "Jesus, Saviour, Pilot Me," "It Is Well With My Soul/' and others.
Approximately 12:15 P. M. on November 21 we saw the faint
outline of land on the far horizon. It was the island of Samar. Look

ing to the right of that island, we soon caught the first glimpse of the island of Luzon, the largest in the Philippine chain. We sailed on slowly through the quiet waters and before long found ourselves at the mouth of the San Bernardino Straits. Onward we journeyed, lean ing over the rail of the top deck and thrilling at the sight of green
grass and brown dirt.

alongside the pier in Manila. There to our joy we saw Ruth Smith and

About 8:00 the following morning the "Peter Maersk" sailed

Brother Hale awaiting our arrival. For three days we greatly enjoyed our fellowship with Ruth, Mr. and Mrs. Hale, Mrs. Wolfe, the students of Manila Bible Seminary, and others of like precious faith. Shortly before lunch one day we visited with one of the native elders and a native evangelist. It was thrilling to see the faith that was evident in their very manner as well as in the words which they spoke. How very concerned they were for the work in the Philippines. Many more
workers were needed to minister to those already within the fold and to turn others "from darkness to light and from the power of Satan unto God . . All too soon it was time to bid farewell to our friends in Manila. We pulled slowly away from the pier and sailed out into
the ocean waters for the port of lloilo.

About noon on November 26 we arrived in the city of Cebu and

were joyously greeted by Brother Elston Knight, who was standing on the pier below. We had a rich fellowship with the Knight family that day. In the afternoon we went

with them to the Seminary and-^^^

among others there met the girl

who had translated Book lil of "The Life of Christ Visualized"

into the Cebuano language. What

a few moments and to see the joy

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soon were on our way to the port

29 we dropped anchor in the bay of

Keelung Formosa. It was wonder- Lois Morse in Taipei, Formosa

lights of the city shone beautifully in the darkness of the night. We pulled alongside the pier the following morning and spent several
delightful hours in the city of Taipei. On the morning of December 2 we noticed the mainland of
Communist China on the horizon. The hills and mountains along the
coast were bleak and barren. It was fun to lean over the rail of the

fully cool outside, and the brilliant

ship and to watch the scores of Chinese junks as by. Soon we anchored in the bay of Hongkong. shopping for necessary supplies for the field and in ed a motor boat which took us to the gangplank of

they sailed quietly We spent the day the evening board the ship out in the

bay. We looked back across the water to the colorful lights which

Mned the water front and climbed upwards to the very top of the peak

overlooking the bay. It was perfectly beautiful. That night we sailed on for the port of Saigon, Indo-China.
About 9:15 on the evening of December 7, LaVerne and I went to the top deck of the ship to gaze at the beautiful starlit sky. To our delight we saw Jupiter casting a thin stream of light across the dark ocean waters. Soon the pilot's boat neared the side of our ship. The Thai pilot grabbed hold of the rope ladder and proceeded slowly up ward. The next morning we found ourselves alongside the pier in Bangkok, Thailand.
We had a wonderful

Christmas together in Chiengkam

in northern Thailand with our mis

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sionary friends there. On the evening of Christmas Day I went with

C. W. and Lois Callaway, Don and Roberta Byers, and Dorothy Uhlig to the leper village to see a play which was to be given on the res urrection of Christ by children of
the lepers and other children who

had come into the village after Garland Bare, C. W. Callaway, having contracted the disease. It Lois and LaVerne Morse in was really wonderfully done. Bangkok, Thailand On the morning of December 31, LaVerne climbed Into a

big truck which was headed for Phayao; and we tearfully waved good bye to one another as It carried him down the road, around a bend, and out of sight. He journeyed on down to Bangkok and on January
7 flew to Rangoon, Burma, to work on my visa from that end. I re mained in Chiengkam until January 11. Over three months have passed now since our arrival here In Thailand. Day by day goes by, and still there is no indication when we may be able to serve Christ together in northernmost Burma. We

know, however, that God's purposes are far above our short-sighted
and limited objectives; and so we will wait on in patience with our Heavenly Father by our side, sustaining our every footstep. Please
pray for us that God's will might be done in our lives.
LaVerne and Lois Morse.

NEWS FROM MULADI BY J. RUSSELL MORSE

Reprint from "Horixon/' February 12, 1955

NEW VILLAGE ALREADY CROWDED

A new Muladi, model Christian village, was laid out by Eugene Morse with the assistance of his father, then cut out of the jungle and elephant-grass plain north of the river. This was necessary be
cause the village on low ground to the south of the river was threat

ened With destruction by floods. Two roomy Mission residences with

bamboo floors and walls, and grass-thatched roofs were nearly com

pleted when Eugene had to leave on his overdue and well-deserved furlough. Also they built a small temporary chapel and Sick Clinic
of the same construction. Applications for homesites by Christians from the starving mountain regions exceeds the present project, pio neer homes are being built everywhere, and Muladi Is out in front

as the largest community In vast Putao sub-division (county?).

TRANSPORTATION AND FOOD SUPPLY

In February of 1954, we received BY PLANE (only way to get it)

from Myitkyina the first light tractor and implements ever to be used
in Kachin State, funds being supplied by the C. F. George family of Newberg, Oregon. This is "revolutionary" progress, demonstrating a most effective remedy for the poverty and malnutrition which de

pressed the LIsu and Rawang brethren. Already about 130 acres of jungle and elephant-grass flatlands have produced food-grains for the
first time, and native Christians who never saw a motor vehicle before have shown ability to operate and service the diesel tractor. The in creased food supply has already enabled more students to attend Bible

seminary and Christian Day school, has relieved famished refugees,

and fired the hope and courage of thousands. Yield in tractor-worked
field was about five times that of mountain fields in the eastern sec

tor. "Inasmuch as you did it unto these my brethren you did it unto
Me."

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ASSOCIATED WORKER

Dorothy Sterling, "our valiant Christian soldier associate/' has temporarily been forced by local anti-Christian agitators to leave her valuable work at Kobudeh. All of her students have joined her at South Muladi, where she is working while she awaits the next leading
of the Lord.

GERTRUDE MORSE RECOVERING

Mrs. J. Russell Morse is recovering from painful injuries received

in October when she fell from her horse. She had been teaching in

churches several days' away. Within a couple of hours of home, the horse scented a tiger and wheeled around sharply throwing Mrs. Morse violently to the ground. A native Christian girl remained with her, while one of the men went to Muladi for help. Brother Morse wrote: "During the following days black and blue areas showed all over her body, with great pain and weakness, but the main terrific impact had been on her right arm and shoulder. We treated for dislocation of shoulder with wrenching of muscles and ligaments with probable bone damage. Our reliance is on God who answers prayers. She asks your prayers."
SUFFERING FOR THEIR FAITH

A very disturbing and for us unique experience occurred In the summer of 1954 in north Burma. Early in August, suddenly and with out warning, hundreds of Lisu Christian tribesmen who had fled their Salween valley homes in July because of the severity of persecution from the Communists, came pouring over the high mountains from across the border in China. Refusing to renounce Christ, they had been threatened with brain-washing and liquidation. Knowing from old times the comparative peacefulness and freedom of north Burma, in desperation they had fled to seek asyluman asylum which was denied outright. Entire families fled, from old, white-haired grand mothers down to new-born babes. Four young mothers gave birth to babies during this time, but only two survived the ordeal.
This being the heart of the notorious "Hump" region, it took these refugees from 13-19 days to get from the last habitation on the China side across to the first village on the Burma side! Consequent ly ^11 were starving, emaciated and sickly from exposure. Yet they could not stop until they had gone another seven days' walk down the Burma-side valleys to find food and report to the Burma officials. The Burma-side Christians, though they had themselves suffered crop failures, took pity on them, so that none died of hunger, yet the refu gees have had to suffer terribly.
In the uproar that followed their unexpected entry into Burma, the refugees were divided into groups in which family units were split and the weaker women and youngsters were secretly forced back across the border. Some of the sickest, who were allowed to come to Dorothy Sterling at Kobudeh for treatment, were later led or carried, still sick, back up the 8-10 days to the mountain pass closest this

side, and left there to the naercy of God and the weather. There was the woman and son with typhus, too weaic to walk, too sick to eat. There was the father separated from his wife and three children, whose badly swollen, infected foot had earlier been the cause for his being left behind high in the mountains when they first fled, who now, after being severely man-handled, was forced to hobble back alohe. And another mother with two children, one just in the worst stages of mumps. Later arrivals were met up at the last hamlet on the border

and forced to go back, after being "fined." Altogether some ^0-700

refugees were reported to have fled the border, of which all but 90some have been sent back to the Communists. This group of 90 or so

had written an appeal to the Burma Government, and were confidently awaiting a reply, when they heard of the forced return of the others, and instead of disappearing into the jungles, fled 10 days over to the
Putao official, inasmuch as there is no other means of communication.

Such was their faith In a free, democratic government. At present they are out on bond for six months, guaranteed by about 20 of the leading Christians of the Putao area churches, while the government considers whether to let them stay or send them back to the Chinese
Communists.

Certain elements soon got busy arousing anti-Christian senti ment, and first the Christians, then the missionaries, were accused of having "called" the refugees and having caused all the trouble. This

was ready tinder for the fires of leftist and anti-missionary elements. Dorothy Sterling was called from Kobudeh to Putao, 10 days' walk on foot, to answer spurious charges that she was harboring 160-odd il legal entrants, and she was then prevented from returning to carry on her school and medical and missionary work in the eastern sector. Spiteful petty officials put up notices that the people were not to come to her for medical treatment; rumors were spread saying that ail Lisu would be put out of north Burma, and that all foreign mission aries would be expelled. Uncertainty, distrust and fear have been
spread throughout the area.

Yet It has been thrilling and heartening to know that the Lord's people have kept faithful through all these years behind the "Barnboo Curtain." But more, this has been a powerful witness to all of what Christianity means to these simple tribespeople. Non-Chris tian soldiers guarding them at one place were brought to tears as they

heard the starving refugees continually singing their hymns of hopes and dependence upon God. A lukewarm church through which they passed was shamed Into saying, "Now we have seen what being a real Christian can mean." Throughout their trials, the refugees, having seen the hand of the Lord guiding and helping them, and an swering their prayers, have remained stedfast in hope. And the Lord has used them to strengthen the faith of many, and to awaken all the
churches.

This is the first experience of this sort for this mission field. In

this crisis, we request rnost urgently the earnest prayers of all espe cially for these things: that through all these trials the Lord may be

glorified. His Church strengthened; for the future of the mission's

work in north Burma: that the Lord will continue to take care of the

refugee group and provide refuge for them somewhere; and that the work of the missionaries may continue unrestricted.
Brother Morse concluded his report by saying; "Brethren in Christ, we need most of all your SPIRITUAL support. Truly, 'It's dangerous to support the Morsesthey might lose both their lives and your money' (as detractors began saying over 25 years ago), but it is only in places of DANGER and MAN'S EXTREMITY that Divine
Providence becomes most manifest. We are in just that situation, so

please PRAY for us, also for the Burma Government."

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REPORT FROM LAVERNE MORSE

A letter from LaVerne tells the details of his efforts to obtain

his residence permit and an entry visa for Lois. After a week of in tensive effort he decided to make a quick trip from Rangoon to Muladi to confer with his father, mother, Robert and the others. So on January 13th, 1955, he made the trip. We quote from his letter: "Myitkyina (pronounced "myi-chee-na") is the nearest com paratively civilized "big city" or town to the mission field up on the Tibetan border, so I was just wondering excitedly as the airplane land ed there whether there might be some Lisu or Rawang Christians I
would know at the airport. Imagine my surprise when I saw a large

group of the leading Lisu and Rawang Christian village headmen from the Putao area waiting at the edge of the airstrip to board the plane to Putao! They likewise were astonished to see me. At first they were not quite sure whether it was I, since my formerly-familiar mustache had disappeared. Then they decided it was "Yo-seh Mahpa" ("Teacher Joseph," my name in Lisu and Rawang), and came
forward excitedly to shake hands with me. Evidently they had all been called down to Myitkyina as representatives, together with various Kachin and Shan headmen, of the Putao area to a big Kachin State Government celebration and rally. They were now just returning to Putao from the celebration. I explained that Lois (the reason for the disappearance of my mustache, by the way!) and I were working on our entry and residence visas, and that I had come up from Ran goon to confer with the folks at Muladi.
". . . . The flight from Myitkyina to Putao takes about an hour. The Lisu and Rawang Christians and I had a good visit en route. Be-

fore long the plane was bumping to a stop on the gravel-covered Putao airstrip. Outside, a huge crowd was standing at the edge of
the strip. They were seeing off a high official of the Kachin State. I shook hands with scores of Christians who happened to be there.

Suddenly there was a bustle and Robert appeared on bicycle. The

folks had received my telegram about my coming a few minutes be fore the airplane flew over. Robert had made the six rough miles to
the airstrip in about half an hour.

While Robert and I were talking, there was the sound of a motor

in the distance. Soon there appeared Daddy and Betty with a number of the Christians from Muladi. Daddy was driving the mission tractor
which had been hitched to a wooden-wheeled oxcart to make a means

of transportation. It was a thrill to see them al! again. I only wished

ever so much that Lois couid have been there too and that we could
have met them together.

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Leaders Training School at Muladi

goon, my arrival was just before the last two days of the Preachers' at Muladi. About TWO HUNDRED PREACHERS AND POTENTIAL

better chosen. Wthout my realizing it in making my plans in Ran

"The time for my arrival, it turned out, could not have been

Bible School, or intensified teaching Leadership Training Seminary

students at Muladi, some of them having walked about eighteen homes, they would be going to practically every congregation through
scattered throughout the mountains, jungles, and gorges of this
'Hump' area.

LEADERS from all over the mission field in Burma had gathered as

days' journey to attend the school. In leaving the school for their

out the Burma mission field with approximately one hundred churches

"I had brought about one hundred ninety of the first copies of
The Life of Christ Visualized, Book Three, in the Lisu language some of the first Visualized books printed in foreign languages. Rea

ministry, and His suffering, crucifixion, death, burial, resurrection,

and ascension. I wish that Christian friends back n America who made

our personal baggage from the States these first copies to intro

ment from the United States, Lois and I had specially brought with

lizing that the main shipment might be delayed somewhat in ship

the book possible, through God's help, could have had the pleasure of seeing the Christians on the Tibetan borderland in their joy and earn estness at receiving further means of knowing the wondrous message
of Christ.

duce the fascinating, visualized presentation of the Life of Christ to the Lisu as soon as possible. Thus there was just about one copy

" ''Bef^ time for me to return to Rangoon, it was decided best

apiece for each of the Lisu and Rawang evangelists and leaders throughout the Burma mission field. With the students from the
school leaving shortly for every area north, south, east, and west, the first copies of "The Life of Christ Visualized" booksso en
States and Canadacould quickly reach every valley, canyon, and 'The Life of Christ Visualized" books, particularly with the plan

Mother needed an x-ray to determine what treatmnt was needed for

severe accident last fall when she was thrown from the horse she was riding when It smelled a tiger and threw her.

that Mother and Betty should also go, mainly for medical reasons, and also because Mother would know better than I the procedures of applying for entry visa for Lois and residence status for us. Betty had a badly Infected toe which needed adequate treatment and
her Injured arm and shoulder. She had not fully recovered from the

thusiastically made possible by the churches throughout the Unted

jungle area of northernmost Burma. Truly we pray and believe that

of salvation on the back, can be a powerful means of teaching Chris tians more thoroughly the absolutely vital story of Christ and of reaching many non-Christians who otherwise would be closed to the
'^osoel.

wound over the hill overlooking Muladi village, and across the ele phant-grass plain. As always, there was a large crowd at the airstrip to watch the airplanes come, to welcome arriving passengers and to send off departing travelers. That day, especially, a number of planes came bringing high-ranking Government officials. The graveled Putao airstrip had more than its usual share of traffic. Before Betty, Mother, and I boarded the . B. A. commercial plane, we gathered with

Natives With First Copies of "Life of Christ Visualized" in Lisu

joyful the native Christians were to see more vividly the account of
Christ's life. The "Visualized" books for the Rawang tribespeople have not yet reached the field, but the Rawangs as well as the Lisu

"It was especially thrilling to see how vitally interested and

k.

were eager to receive the Lisu books. Even with a limited knowledge of Lisu, the Rawangs could appreciate the story of Christ's last week of

Daddy, Robert, and Esther Drema for a parting word of prayer. After
we were inside, the doors were shut, the airplane thundered down the strip into the air, and circled southwards. At our request, the pilot flew over Muladi village, where some of the Lisu Christians were wav

ing a white sheet to say good-bye to us. It was with a feeling of wistfulness that I wondered how long it would be before Lois and I to

gether, the Lord willing, would be able to return again to the mission work among the beloved Lisu and Rawang Christians, /where China, Tibet, Burma, and India meet.' "Since returning to Rangoon our main objectivehas been to work
on our visaes. Processes have been moving very slowly. Nevertheless

we feel that everything is in God's hand, and that though we may have difficultyseeing how, 'all things work together for good to them that love God, to them that are the called according to His Purpose.' This time of separation has been especially hard on Lois, in a strange land, amfdst a strange language. She surely has been a brave girl. God surely has been good to me in giving me such a wonderful wife.
"During these past weeks we have also been busy getting mission

supplies for the coming year up-country, including a long list of medi cal supplies. There have also been a number of technicalies involved in getting all the baggage into the country. However we thank God
that now all has been cleared and with a comparative minimum of

'On February 15, I was especially glad to get the entire ship- ( ment of Lisu-language 'Life of Christ Visualized, Book Three' cleared.
The books had been on the docks for abQut two months while applica

tion was being made for import clearance from the government. Finally, after I had had to make a number of trips to the Commerce
Department, an exemption from import permit requirement was

granted. Then, because the books were in a language not regularly known in lower Burma, they were referred to the Criminal Investigat ing Department of the Police to be certified as non-detrimental literature. Because it would be unlikely that any of the C. I. D. in
Rangoon would know Lisu, I went to the man in charge with a copy of 'The Life of Christ Visualized' in English to show him it was the same book, with the same pictures, but Lisu translation. He asked me to leave the English copy with a Lisu copy he had for reference, and to come back the next day. That morning when I went again, he was very friendly and immediately handed over the papers for clearing the shipment. He was very much interested in the visualized presen tation of the life of Christ, and wanted to have a copy in English for himself, especially since I had none In Burmesehis native language to give him. I gave him the sample copy I had. He was very much pleased to receive it. The interest of this officer of the Criminal Investigating Department in the 'Visualized' book, I believe, is an other evidence of the wondrous power for the Gospel which these books can have. I w'sh it were possible for us here in Burma to have the 'Life of Christ Visualized' not only in Lisu, Rawang, Chinese, and Hindi, as we have ordered, but In every language which we would have
opportunity to contact.

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"Betty at first came down only for some dental work and care for her infected toe which required minor surgery. Then at the hos pital they found she had a cyst for which abdominal surgery was nec essary. She had the operation February 7th and has made a splendid
recovery.

"Mother had an x-ray which showed that not only was her shoul
der dislocated, but her arm was broken just below the shoulder. Nev

ertheless, Daddy and Robert, with the use of books, and with prayers
by all, had worked with the shoulder to put it into place. The broken bone had also been set very well^so well that the Dr. here said it

would be considered an excellent setting of a broken bone even by

the medical profession. Mother has been taking exercises to relieve

the stiffness caused by muscular adhesions, hoping in time to regain

full use of her arm.

"In all these happenings then, truly we thank God for Hiis wondrous care. As a motto for the present and recent happenings
these verses seem fitting: 'As it is written, for thy sake we are killed all day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. NAY, IN ALL THESE THINGS WE ARE MORE THAN CONQUERORS
THROUGH HIM THAT LOVED US.' (Romans 8:36-37).

"We complete our 'up-country' news with a quote from a letter

from Mrs. Gertrude Morse February 28: 'As soon as the Bible School was over and the students were all gone, Betty and I went to Ran goon, since Betty had not been well and my arm was not yet normal. When we explained to the Dr. how it had been set, he said I must

have suffered much pain, but that God had helped me. How glad
we were to hear him give God the glory! "Dreme Esther needed a little rest, so she brought Jonni down to have some dental work done, and at the same time Robert had the misfortune to break his bridge so he came too, but is back now for his

school. We are all home but Betty and Esther and they will be coming
soon." Note: All piotures in thia issue taken by LaVenie Morse.

WEDDING On March 11, Miss Ruth Margaret Morse, onjy daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. J. Russell Morse, and Frank Johnson, son of Mr. and AArs. Floyd Johnson of Austin, Indiana, were married at the House of Wor ship of the Cincinnati Bible Seminary.

The double ring ceremony was performed by Delmar Rodgers, Minister of the Church of Christ, Mineral Ridge, Ohio. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Eugene R. Morse. David Lowell Morse, six-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene R. Morse, was ring bearer. Miss Margaret Edith Myers, Terre Haute, Indiana, was maid of honor, and Miss Jane Schaffer, Springfield, Ohio, bridesmaid. Mr. Johnson was attended by Jack Martin, Cincinnati, best man, and Tom Myers, Terre Haute, Indiana, head usher. A program of organ music

was played by Mrs. Alice Butler Keener and Miss Lois Schmidt was
vocalist.

A reception was held in the Chapel parlors immediately follow ing the ceremony. After a brief wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Johnson
returned to Cincinnati to make their home. Mrs. Johnson was a

junior and Mr. Johnson at sophomore at C. B. S. this year. Mr. John son has been preaching for the church at Crothersvllle, Indiana, for the past year. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson plan to go to a mission field upon
completion of their education. BACK TO BURMA

It seems only a few weeks ago that we stepped off the big PanAmerican plane at the International Airport at Inglewood, California, andvwere met by relatives and friends. Now, only a little more than
nine months later, it is only a matter of days until we once again go to

the International Airport, but this time to board a plane heading for
Burma.

Our time here in the United States has been short. It has not

been a rest, physically, but it has been a time of refreshment spiritual

ly in being able to meet and have fellowship with the many Christian
friends, both old and new, who have had and are having a share in the work being carried on in Burma by their support both in prayer and
material means. Here in America, as in Burma, we have been thrilled

time and again with the wonderful way in which the Lord has answered

prayer, and shown so many evidences of His loving care and guidance.

After our return to the States last July, we spent some time in

the midwest, then during August visited churches on the west coast. We returned to Illinois just in time for Eugene to enroll In Lincoln
Bible Institute for the fall semester. The plan then was that we

should be there for the full school year. But because of various cir cumstances, both we and the missionaries on the field felt that it was
wise for us to return to Burma earlier than the June date we had been

planning. So, Eugene did not enroll for the second semester at Lin coln, and we moved to Terre Haute, Indiana, to be near Helen's par ents while preparing for our return to the mission field.
It was quite a shock when, on March ]st, Helen's mother, Mrs. Julia Myers, became very seriously 111 and had to be taken to the hos

pital. She spent five weeks in the hospital and is slowly convalescing. As you friends know, Mother Myers Is forwarding agent for the mis sion, and because of her illness much mission correspondence has had to be neglected. We do thank the Lord that she is recovering, for it is only in answer to prayer that she is still with us. Needless to say, we
have been greatly disappointed not to be able to spend these last few weeks together before we leave.
Since our arrival In California, we have been buying and packing

a few last-minute items, getting the last of necessary innoculations.

obtaining required visaes, and visiting with Eugene's living link church, the First Christian Church in Compton.
As we prepare to leave again for the mission field, we are faced by nnany problems ond uncertainties. The political situation in the

Far East is very unpredictable, and we never know just what may hap pen. We feel that the time for doing the Lord's work in that part of the world may be shorter than any of us realize. So we do especially ask your prayers, as we go out, flying over troubled areas, that we may have a safe journey. But even more, we ask your prayers for all of us who will be working in the Lord's vineyard in Burma. There is so much to be done, so few of us to do the work. Please pray for our guidance and strengthening in all phases of the work, and in all the trials which may be ours in the weeks, months and years ahead.
Eugene and Helen Morse.

Eugene, Helen and Family Left for Burma by Pan American

Airways April 25, 1955 Letters may be sent direct to the folks In Burma. Mr. and Mrs.

J. Russell Morse, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morse, and Miss Dorothy Ster ling may be addressed: P. O. Putao, via Myitkyina, Kachin State, Burma; LaVerne Morse, c/o Dr. and Mrs. F. E. Manton, 65 Signal Pagoda Road, Rangoon, Burma; Mrs. LaVerne (Lois) Morse, No. 2,

Pramuan Road, Bangkok, Thailand. These a*re temporary addresses

for LaVerne and Lois as they await their visaes, but letters will be for warded if there Is a change of address. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Morse,
too? may be addressed c/o the Mantons in Rangoon until further no tice. Airmail is 25c per one-half oz. but airletters may be obtained at the Post Office for 10c. All funds (other than living link support) should be sent to Mrs. Oscar L. Myers, 2024 N. 14th Street, (for

warding agent) for the Morse families; and to Mrs. C. R. Sterling, 368 Guava Ave., Chula Vista, California, for Dorothy Sterling.
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LISU and RAWANG CHURCHES of CHRIST IN RURMA

"Where China, Tibet, Surma and India Meet'
(YUNNAN-TIBETAN CHRISTIAN MISSION)

Wuning, Rawang ChrisHan Village in N. Burma

(See Article "in Their OWn Longirage")

"For whatsoever is bom of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory
that overcometh the world, even our faith" , john 9s4

SECOND 1955 NEWSLETTER

(No. 8New Series beginning January 1953)
The J. Russell Morse Family and Associate* P. O. Putao, via Myitkyina
Kachin State, Burma

IN HIS KEEPING
By Eugene ond Helen Morse

It was nearly 11 :00 a. m. on Monday, April 25, and time to say

"good-bye" to the group of 20 or so friends who had gathered to bid

us "God-speed" as we boarded the Pan-American Clipper which was to take us on the first part of our return journey to Burma. It was just a little difficult to part with friends and loved ones, knowing it would be several years before we would meet again. But it was only

pleasant memories we were carrying awaymemories of the kindness and helpfulness of various ones who made the last preparations for leaving just a little easier. Our take-off was on time, and in a matter of minutes the last glimpse of the California coast was left behind,
and we were on our way.

The trip to Honolulu was uneventful. The children enjoyed rid

ing on the plane, and eating "up the air," and were quite good, al though tired, by the time we landed in Honolulu. There we were met

by Mr. and Mrs. Owen Still, who took us to their home, where we stayed for three days. Through their kindness, it was possible for us
to have a trip to the beach, which we all enjoyed tremendously, al though Eugene and the boys got good cases of sunburn. Also, while in Honolulu we were privileged to have fellowship with some of the other
workers and Christians there. We left Honolulu en route for Tokyo

on Thursday evening, April 28. Just shortly before leaving, David

(our oldest boy) complained of his face hurting, but said he had fallen and hurt it, so we didn't think anything of it. Once aboard the plane,
we all settled down to sleep. Besides ourselves, there were only two

other passengersa man and a woman (a Lutheran missionary go ing to Tokyo)in the tourist section of the plane. So we all had

plenty of room to stretch out and be comfortable. During the night

David wakened, complaining of his face, which by now was swollen, and looked like mumps! We didn't know what would happen when we landed! It was just about dawn when we landed at Wake Island, and soon they had us take David to the dispensary where a doctor ex amined him and diagnosed it definitely as mumps. Then the ques
tion arose as to whether we would be allowed to go on to Japan. So,

the flight was delayed for about 2V2 hours, while the PAA officials
cabled to Tokyo to see if we would be permitted to enter the coun

try. We were extremely concerned, but kept praying, and committed

the whole matter into the Lord's hands. At last the answer cameit

was all right to go on! So the other two passengers were moved from
the tourist section into the first-class section of the plane, and we had the entire tourist sectionunder quarantine! We do want to say

how much we appreciated the kindness and helpfulness of the PanAmerican crew. They went out of their way to be helpful, and it cer

tainly meant much to us. We finally arrived in Tokyo, still won-

a d e r i n g just what regulation there

might be, but again the Lord had
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undertaken, and we were allowed

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airport to meet us.

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course, with David sick, we

there, we made the most of our
rnain in Tokyo for a week. While

travel on, so had to re-

qmhhI >4^1 S time in having fellowship with the 'j|| folk working there. We did so en jmy'TTp "^^ joy rr>eeting the other missionir
opportunity to see at first hand some of the problems faced by

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aries, and it did us good to have

workers In a field other than our own. So we were thankful for the

Eugene, Helen ond sons at Rangoon unexpected time of rest and reairport reody to fly to Myitkyna laxation and fellowship which the Lord must have seen that we needed. David was not very sick, and

recovered rapidly, for which we were thankful. We want to express our special thanks to Harold and Lois Sims for their hospitality in our time of needespecially since none of their three children nor them
selves had had mumps I

We left Tokyo on the morning of May 8Mother's Dayen route to Hongkong. The first three hours out of Tokyo were the worst weather of the whole tripvery rough. Fortunately, though, none of us get air sick, so It didn't disturb our stomachs. Once through that, the flying was good until just about an hour out of Hongkong, when we again ran into stormy weather. The pilot in formed us at one point that we were due over Hongkong in about 20 minutes, but even then it might be another 20-30 minutes before we
could land because of the rain and fog over Hongkong. We immedi

ately began praying, and just about the time we reached Hongkong,
there was a break in the weather, and the pilot announced that we
would be able to land immediately. It surely was in answer to prayer,

because soon after we landed, the rain and fog closed in again. We learned later that one plane had already been re-routed because of the weather. So once again we had cause to praise the Lord for His loving care. Friends met us there in Hongkong and took us to the
hotel where Pan-American had arranged lodgings for the night for

us, and then the next morning they helped us do a little shopping like for umbrellas, which we have already made good use of here In
Rangoon,

The next afternoonMonday, May 9at take-off time it was still raining and very foggy. But after about 45 minutes flying we passed the storm area and were in clear weather the rest of the way to Bangkok except for scattered clouds over Indo-China. We reached

altc^ethef. So our time for visiting with Lois was much, much too
to Rangoon, especially knowing how very, very much she wanted to come tooas much as we wanted her to be coming. But soon we were once again airbornethis time on the last "leg" of our long journey. In just a little less than two hours we were landing at Rangoori airp>ort, and were thrilled to see LaVerne and one of our Chinese friends there to meet us. They lent a hand with baggage, etc., and soon we were going through the formalities of re-entering Burma. It took about an hour to get ourselves and baggage cleared through Immigra
tion and Customs. The Customs men must have seen how tired and

Bangkok a little after 5:00 p. m. and were thrilled to see Lois waving to us as we headed for the terminal building. Our plane was stopping only for refuelling, and the tinne on the ground was only about an hour

short. It was hard to have to leave her behind and come on our way

cross the children were getting, because they only opened one item, and didn't charge any duty at allanother thing for which to thank and praise the Lord. From the airport we were able to come directly
to the house which LaVerne had been able to rent for all of us. Hear

ing other people tell of difficulties of getting places to stay has made us realize again how wonderful it is to have the Lord providing for all our needs in making it possible for us to rent a house at a reasonable
price.

Since arrival in Rangoon we have spent much time in conferring with LaVerne on various problems, and in trying to take care of busi ness for the folks up-country. Also there have been business matters of our own to be arranged, such as registering as aliens here, register

ing also at the American Embassy, etc. Our fourth son, John Law rence, arrived June 24th. Mother and son are both doing fine. We are hoping to be able to go on up-country around the end of July, but if plane service is disrupted as is usual during the summer, we will be unable to go up before fall. We do ask your prayers that we might know the Lord's will concerning when we should plan to go up-coun try, and also that He would guide us in the buying of what supplies we must take up from here, such as groceries. And above all we ask that you pray with us that we might be useful in the Lord's service, both here in Rangoon and after we get up in Muladi.
Eugefie, Helen and their four boys went by air from Rangoon to Myitkyina on July 25th. According to a letter received August 18th, they left Myitkyina August 2nd and were making the trip up-country overland since there was no plane service. They were going the first 125 miles by jeep and reported a very rough trip on the 94 miles they had gone the first four days. Mud, hub-cap deep, landslides, and washed-out bridges were making their trip quite slow and exhausting. TTiey were having to walk from mile 97 to 111 and then cross the river on a raft, but expecting a jeep on the other side to take them
the last 20 miles to Sumorabum. TTiey would still have 125 miles to

walk before reaching Muladi, unless horses or elephants were avail

able at Sumprabum.

IN THEIR OWN LANGUAGE

By LaVerne ond Lots Morse

various directions to a house on the top of a ridge overlooking the awe-inspiring N'mai gorge. Some had been ableto begin their journey
while it was yet daylight. Others started later from their work in the

the Rawang tribe of northernmost Burma could be seen wallcing from

Late one evening in the winter of 1951 many men and women of

fields on the steep mountain slopes and lit bundles of bamboo sticks for torches to light their way as they zigzagged back and forth In the darkness to the parsonage of the Tiliwago church at the top of the ridge. There they were to witness one of the most important mile
stones in the history of their race.

smoke from the open fireplace filling the air about them, the natives
ter of the Gospel According to Mark. Their eyes sparkled in the dim light of the room's kerosene lantern as chapter by chapter of the wondrous story of Christ was unfolded to them in a tongue which

Sitting crosslegged on the woven bamboo mat floor with the heavy

listened intently as LaVerne Morse began to read the opening chap

they could fully understand. This was the first time in the history of
A from the first traflslolion of the Book of Mork in the Rowong langiioge
which wos devised ond completed by Robert Mono.
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their nation that the Rawangs were able to hear the Word of God read to them in their own language!

Angnf Bvina ygfag mv-dag we

1, We yvng keni Yesu bongatmi no, Yuda mong dvret nvng, Yodan tlwang ku pa avng tuqasml. We kvt vs^g loksok no, ang yvng svng vri. kom ral

no, a:ng no, kadvgvp madvgvp ya do, angmaq svng vrd xvngotntnoe,

2, We kvt Parlslrl no, ang yvng svng dl rai no,ang svng vlojtno taq
sori rortno no, Vsvng tlq g^f, ang svma gur daq ma, mv-daq na? a:loe

3, A;ngi ka vtasngo no, angmaq svng, Moxl dvxi namaq svng kado wa
dek^a yvng xa ma? ailoe.

4, We kv^ ongmaql na, Moxl dvx^l no, svma gur Ivm lega vru dvng, svma
svng gur dez"7r yrog xa, ajloe,

5, Yosul no, angmaq svng yado atloe,

Namaq nont ezaq nong jrvng keni

ajngi namaq avng dvkvm kS ya long nainia yrog xa we le, 6, I nl go, muqlang rvgaq nvmlat pa!no nil, Gvray Gvsa:ngl no,
Ivngar^ nvng svmar^ svng angni svma yatnga w le,

7, We rvt no, Ivngarl tlq giS no, angpe angm^ keni rvl xl no, ang svma
svng gyp vsaq^e,
(60)

For many decades the Rawang tribespeople of the Tibetan bor

derland in northernmost Burma were considered the despised, slave

orous neighbors. The Chinese, the Tibetans, and the Lisu raided their villages, taking some of them as slaves and making others pay heavy
over these isolated regions. They freed the slaves and granted the

tribe. They were looked down upon by their more powerful and vig

Then about forty years ago the British government extended control

tribute. Plunder, lawlessness, and violence were the order of the day.

people protection and lawful order. Nevertheless, in spite of their physical freedom, the people found that they were still in bondage,

for they were bound to the fears and superstitions of their evil spirit worship. From their childhood to the moment of their death they be

lieved that malicious evil spirits lurked about them that had to be appeased with alt sorts of sacrifices.

Then one day from over the eastern mountains came a group of Lisu tribespeople. In former years they had come to exploit and op press their Rawang neighbors. This time, however, they came not with boasts, threats, and guile as before when they themselves were

worshippers of the evil spirits, but with a message of hope and good

will for all men. They did not speak the Rawang language; but never

theless, they joyfully proclaimed in their own tongue a message which

them of the white men from the far-off country of "Amellka" who

darkness, superstition, and fear of their evil spirit worship. They told
was greater than all of the forces of evil.

had transformed their lives and set them free from the ignorance

had journeyed to their land to tell them of the Supreme Being Who

Long Rawang houses on mountainside

As the Lisu Christians came with this glorious message of hope,

only a few of the Rawang tribespeople could understand them, for only a few of them could understand the Lisu language. At first there

were practically no responses to the message, but after a number of years some did accept Christ; and yet, It was very difficult for these

new-born babes to grow in Him, for they could only read the word of God by learning to read and understand the Lisu New Testament, which had been translated by missionaries a number of years previ ously. Nevertheless, the Gospel, even In spite of such barriers,
changed the hearts and lives of these new Christians and made them happy, joyous, trusting children of the Father.

It is often true that the most powerful force in winning the

heathen to Christianity is the witness of the lives of those who have already accepted Christ. Sometimes the heathen of northernmost

Burma would walk for several days over the high mountains and
through the dense tropical jungles. In spite of snow storms on the

higher mountains and torrential rain storms In the valleys, to ask the missionary to preach unto them the Gospel of Christ. And this they do because they have seen the power of the Christian life, and they
too long to be freed from their bondage to the forces of evil. And so it

was that the heathen Rawangs looked upon the joyful lives of their fel
low tribespeople who had accepted Christ and asked them how It was

that they could be so happy. With great difficulty a few of the Lisu-

speaking Rawang Christians translated the message which they had

received In the Lisu language so that their non-Lisu-speaking tribespeople might hear something of the story of Christ.

The Christians longed to sing

__ hymns of praise unto God even 3S they saw the Lisu Christians against the canyon walls; and so, in order to be able to sing, groups Rawang men and women and gathered about their flresides and learned to repeat the Lisu words of the hymns. After some months they were able to sing hymns harmony
even their Lisu brothers and

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singing so joyously and heard their music as it echoed back and forth

T ,. Two Lisu

which IS mode from beads.

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M* - u j j sisters .-^r in Christ. GirlsNote the neod-dress

l i.l

was a difference in their sinqinq;

h .

However, there j.u

for though they sang joyfully, they

could not understand the meaning of the words which they sang. How
hungry were these people who had been in darkness and were now groping for the Light!
In the summers of 1948 and 1951 Robert Morse attended the

Summer Institute of Linguistics in Norman, Oklahoma. The linguis

tics course is a very full and concentrated one dealing with the basic problems and principles of all languages. Using the knowledge which he had gained at the Institute, Robert was able In 1950 to devise a system of writing for the Rawang language. A primer was prepared to

teach the people how to read and write. The Rawang Christians were thrilled as they began to realize that here at last the possibility of
reading and studying God's Word in their own language was almost
in sight.

In the fall of 1951 when the first regular edition of primers had been completed, LaVerne had the privilege of conducting the first large-scale language school for leaders of the Rawang tribe through
out the field In northernmost Burma. Letters were written in Lisu to

the elders of the churches and sent to the north, to the south, to the east, and to the west announcing the intensified training course which was to be held at a particular Rawang village far off in the mountains. About a month later at the appointed time Christian young people began to arrive at this village. Some of them had walked twenty-two days' journey from the headwaters of the Irrawaddy River along the Tibetan border; others had come from the dense tropical jungles to the west; and still others had journeyed from the steep gorges and canyons of the east and south. All of them carried their meager sup plies of rice, corn, and other food stuffs on their backs with perhaps a thin blanket or two and a small kettle for cooking. At the village of Wuning these students studied daily from eight o'clock in the morning until four o'clock in the afternoon. Eagerly they learned how to write the symbols of their new alphabet, how to put these symbols together to form words, and how to read the words
in sentences. By the end of two months of intensified study these lead ing young people of the Rawang churches had not only learned for

themselves, but they were ready to go forth to teach their own peo ple so that henceforth the Gospel of Christ might spread forth with mighty power in their own lan guage. On the closing day of school graduation exercises were held. Messages were given in the

^ Rawang language, and the choir of

students sang in four-part har mony. Then these young people started back over the mountain, through the jungles, across the rivers, one, two, and three weeks' journey to their home villages to teach others how to study God's Word and to sing praises unto Him
Rawang Students at Wuning, Nam Tomai Valley

from books written in their own

language.

In just a few months from the approximately one hundred stu dents who had attended the intensified training course, thous ands of Rawang tribespeople were triumphantly able to study God's message in their own tongue; and being able to study for .themselves,

they were able likewise to teach the Gospel message to the heathen

far back in the canyons and jungles "where China, Tibet, Burma, and
India meet."

I'nT/been 1,034 languages. Of that large who attended Bible School ot Muladi
number, however, the Scriptures had been completed in only 191 languages and dialects in the world that have absolutely nothing of need to be completed, and there are yet today approximately 2 000
the Word of God! A few of these Bible-less tribes are as follows; The Chavante tribe of northern Argentina numbering 3 000
No translation. '

languags and dialects in the world that have absolutely nothinq of

The Arnos tribe of Columbia numbering 2,000No translation. The Campa tribe of Peru numbering 10,000No translation. The Bimoba tribe of West Africa numbering 45,000No trans
lation.

The Moba tribe of West Africa numbering 112,000 No trans

lation.

The Maru tribe of northern Burma numbering 25,000 No

translation.

The Gujar tribe of northern India numbering 2,000,000

translation.

No

The Achenese tribe of northern Sumatra numbering 800,000

No translation.

The Bandjarese tribe of eastern Borneo numbering 950,000

No translation.

The Enga tribe In the central highlands of New Guinea number

ing 40,000No translation.

The Tynal tribe of Formosa numbering 50,000No translation.

The Makassar tribe in southern Celebes numbering 650,000

No translation.

The Minangkabau tribe of West Java numbering 8,600,000

No translation.

the translation of any portion of the Scriptures into their own tongue.

These are but a few of the hundreds of tribes who still await

Several centuries ago there lived a man, who, in the face of tre mendous opposition, persisted in his efforts to translate the Scrip tures into the current speech of his people. Because of his untiring efforts to give his people the Word of God in their own language, the

year 1535 found him imprisoned in a castle not far from Antwerp,
Holland. A trial dragged on for sixteen months during which time he continued his translation work with the aid of the jailor, whom he had led to Christ. Finally, the death sentence came. He was strangled

in the prison courtyard, and then his body was burned at the stake. The man of whom I speak is William Tyndale, and the people for

whom he was so very much concernedENGLISHMEN! Thank God for Tyndale and others who have made it possible for
us to read God's Word in our own language. The Bible written in

Arabic, Persian, Hindustani, Chinese, or some other language would mean nothing more to us than any other collection of strange symbols. The Bible written in English means to us an English-speaking people
strength, comfort, and hope.

The field is not just America, not just English-speaking people, not just people who have the Word in their own tongue; the field is not just among the kind, the thoughtful, the physically clean, the lov
able. The field is the world! And the men of the world need not only ministers of the Word but the fertile soil of the Word Itself that they

may sink their souls' roots therein and feed their spiritual lives as they
can in no other way be fed.

May we so spend our efforts that many more men who are living in our own time may join the ransomed in glory. Oh what a joyful
moment that will be when we shall lift our voices in the courts of the

Heavenly Home singing, "Worthy art thou, our Lord and our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power: ... for thou wast slain, and didst purchase unto God with thy blood men of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation, and madest them to be unto our God a kingdom and priests; . . . Worthy is the Lamb that hath been slain to receive the power, and riches, and wisdom, and might, and honor, and glory, and blessing. . . . Unto him that sitteth on the throne, and unto the Lamb, be the blessing, and the honor, and the

glory, and the dominion, for ever and ever."

year's furlough. With her are her adopted Lisu children, Mark, age 7, and Judy, age ZVi. The children are here on a six months' visitors' visa. Their legal adoption in Burma was completed in 1954 and is recognized in most states in the U. S. A. There are still serious com plications concerning required papers for the children.
The children of the school Miss Sterling has been teaching first at Kobudeh and more recently at Muladiare studying in the

NEWS OF DOROTHY STERLING Miss Dorothy Sterling returned to the States early in July for a

government school at Muladi, with an additional hour each day in English reading and composition, taught by Drema Esther Morse. The two oldest girls are in a mission school in Myitkyina.

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Dorothy Sterling with helpers, Mark, Judy and school children.

Judy in front, with Mark just behind her.

STHnATIOnAL

WmmaAa^on/muBn
ot CHIISIIAN CHU'CKti' 4 CHUICHfS OF CHRIST

GoA Leads

PLAN TO ATTEND!

Triumph

A wonderful program has

been planned. You will be

strengthend by and Inspired

r'^?n(y
CIVIC AUDITORIUM,

by the messages and the

Christian fellowship.

SAN JOSE, CALIF.

SEPTEMBER 20-23
Co-Hesli' Son Jeie Bible College i Collage Church

PASTOR BENJAMIN
By Eugene R. Morse

When the Gospel of Christ

was first preached at Sidode in the

Salween Valley in the early 1930s,

one of those who became a Chris

tian was Benjamin, then a boy in his early teens. According to heathen Lisu custom, Benjamin's parents had already arranged his marriage to a girl much older than he, so he began his Christian life under quite a handicap. She had helped to raise him as a child and was more like a mother to him, especially since both his father and mother were dead. They lived
in his brother's home until he was
Preacher Benjomin

old enough to build his own.

After becoming a Christian, Benjamin was so thrilled with the Gospel message that he soon started to help teach others, first in his own village, and then in surrounding areas. By the time the Morses and Isabel Maxey (Dittemore) moved to nearby Pugeleh in the Sal ween and began holding Bible schools, Benjamin was a consecrated and capable leader. Along with others, he enthusiasiically attended the Bible Schools, and proved to be a good and even outstanding stu
dent. He became one of the many good younger generation of preachers.

During these days, God was testing and proving Benjamin through the fire of many trials and adversities to purge out the dross and refine the spiritual gold, that he might become a vessel "meet for the Master's use." Through it all, he gradually developed spiritual stature and understanding, and became a tower of strength and com
fort to others.

In 1950, he and his family, along wtih many others, fled from the Salween to seek new homes in a new land, and settled at Muladi in northern Burma. The responsibilities of a family and many de

pendents made it necessary for him to devote some of his time to sup porting them, but even so he went out on many evangelistic trips,
both to encourage existing churches and to establish congregations in new areas. He left his family for a whole year to help minister to a new congregation several days travel to the south. In 1953-1954 his family went through a series of trials of every sort which would have discouraged almost anyone. Some of his

younger brothers had gone into a little trading business and had lost heavily, then lost the remainder when their merchandise fell into a river. Then they had a crop failure. To crown it all, a distant, non-

Christian relative on whom he had taken pity and given a home, sud denly went crazy. Barricading himself In the house, this young man
boy did not heed the warnings of others and was shot in the heart, dying within minutes. After 12-15 hours, the boy finally went to
sleep, and they were able to go Into the house and restrain him so he

started shooting poison arrows at everyone who came near. One Daru

could do no further damage. But Benjamin and his family were then involved in a long-drawn-out court case with the dead boy's relatives. It was finally settled, with Benjamin's family paying the other family
a large sum of money in the form of various Lisustyle goods. This was necessary, even though Benjamin and his family were not to blame, but merely had extended hospitality to the boy who lost his mind. Truly, Benjamin has gone through great trials. Yet, God has
bear. (I Cor. 10:13). So we ask your prayers for Benjamin, that he may remain faithful and not be discouraged in doing the Lord's work.
NEWS FROM MULADI

promised that none of his children will be tried more than they can

News from up-country is scarce during the monsoon season when there are no planes and it takes so long for mail to come over
land so we were thankful that Helen was able to include word when

she wrote from "mile 94" enroute overland between Myitkyina and
Sumprabum.

We quote: "On the road today we met the Putao A. R. (magis

trate or official) who is on his way down to Myitkyina. He told us

that Robert and Betty have moved into their new home at Dutdang they had a house-warming a week agojust the day before he left.
He also told us that Mother (Mrs. Gertrude Morse) had returned

from Tiliwago, where she had been holding a Bible School."

Robert and Betty have moved into this village so that Robert may
better work on his Rawang translation of Luke and Acts. We are hoping that plane service will be resumed on schedule

Dutdang is a Rawang village about three miles from Muladi.

and that we may have news of the summer activities of those upcountry. May we continue in prayer for the missionaries and the
natives.

STEP BY STEP
By Lois Morse

"Hast thou not known- hast thou not heard? The everlasting God, Jehovah, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary; there is no searching of his understanding. He giveth
power to the faint; and to him that hath no might he increaseth

strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young
men shall utterly fall; but they that wait for Jehovah shall renew

their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall
run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint."

LoVerne and Lois ot oir terminal in Rangoon airport just after Lois' arrival from Bangkok

On the morning of the 25th of June In the city of Bangkok, I was seated in my room at the Overseas Missionary Fellowship Home, where 1 was tempKjrarily staying, reading again these very beautiful, comforting, and strengthening verses from the 40th chapter of the book of Isaiah. About 9:30 I closed the Bible which lay on the desk before me and began to write a letter to my dearest LaVerne. I had no sooner begun my visit with him when someone relayed the message that I was wanted on the telephone. "Was it the call I had been long

ing for," I wondered, "the call that would bring the wonderful news that a cablegrom had come for me from Rangoon?" 1 hastened down the stairs to the telephone and eagerly held the receiver to my ear. "There is a cablegram here for you from LaVerne," said a voice at the
other end of the line. In a matter of minutes I was hurrying up the

front steps of the Christian & Missionary Alliance Home, where I had been staying during my wait in Bangkok. I walked excitedly to the table In the dining room where the mall was kept and opened the cablegram which lay there for me. Tears of joy streamed down my cheeks. Could it be possible that the long months of waiting were finally endedthat the loneliness of the present would soon be only a memory? As my eyes fell again on the cablegram, 1 read, "PRAISE
GOD YOUR VISA GRANTED CONTACT BURMESE EMBASSY COME FIRST AIRPLANE POSSIBLE . . . LAVERNE." How my heart did rise

In thanksgiving unto the Lord for His goodness unto us. His servants.

On the following Monday morning, June the 27th, the Burmese Embassy in Bangkok received authorization from the Government of Burma to grant my visa; and on Tuesday afternoon I walked out of the door of the building for the last time with the long-awaited Bur
mese entry visa safely in hand.

On Wednesday morning, June the 29th, Garland and Dorothy Bare, our fellow missionaries in Thailand, with their little son, Geof frey, and Andrew and Reuben Nichols, the two Tibetan boys whom our missionaries in Hawaii have adopted, accompanied me to the air port. Shortly after 12:00 noon they waved "goodbye" to me as I neared the steps of the B. 0. A. C. airplane leaving for Burma. I en tered the door, took the seat which had been assigned to me, and awaited the take-off. Soon the big "iron bird" lifted Into the air. Thailand and everything connected with my long, lonely wait in that country was now a thing of the pasta portion of my life to be strict

ly termed henceforth s "history." Before me lay the land of Burma

the land where I had so longed to be ever since the year 1955 had

been ushered in. I relaxed in my seat, and joy filled my heart as I

realized that this time I wasn't dreaming. An hour and forty-five min utes later we landed at the airport in Rangoon. I boarded a bus which was loading passengers for the
short ride to the air terminal. As

it wheeled to a stop in front of the terminal, I caught my first glimpse of LaVerne. Eugene and Helen, their three oldest sons, and Esther Drema were also there for the hap py reunion; and what a happy re
Helen, Drema, and Lois in front of Virjie apartment

union it was!

The technicalities

together along the streets of the city toward HOMI

LaVerne and I are both temporary visas. It may be know whether or not we will this land for the spreading of

of entering the country were soon ended, and shortly we were riding

able to be in the country only under months yet before we will definitely be permitted to work permanently in the Gospel of Christ. Even though the

matter of our residence visas remains unsettled for some time, how ever, we believe we will be able to continue with the mission work up-

country "where China, Tibet, Burma, and India meet." Thus, accord ing to present plans we hope to journey to the field sometime in October or November. We will probably need to remain In the area

of Muladi so as to be able to make a quick trip to Rangoon if neces

sary.

And now, our dear Christian friends, v/e want to extend to you our deepest thanks for your many prayers for us during these past
months. It Is comforting and strengthening to know that you are upholding us before the Throne of Grace as we strive to serve our

Lord. Do continue to pray for us. We know that whatever doors God opens or closes will be for the best according to His unsurpassable knowledge and care. He will lead us In the best way. We only pray
for strength to follow.

Surely, none in heaven or earth can be likened unto our God, the Lover of our souls, the Giver of exceeding precious promises. "He giveth power to the faint; and to him that hath no might he Increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the

young men shall utterly fall: but they that wait for Jehovah shall
renew their streng'th; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint." Trials there must needs be, but in Him there is power to overcome.
Mr. and Mrs. R. LaVerne Morse announce the birth of a daugh ter, Marcia Louise, August 30 at Rangoon, weight 6 lbs. 15 ozs. Marcia Louise is the first granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.Russell Morse though there are seven grandsons on the mission field.

Please pray with us that Lois and baby will be well and that Lois and LaVerne will be able to go up country as soon as plane service is
resumed.

Mailed by Mrs. OSCAR L. MYERS

2024 N. 14th St.

See. 34.66 P. L.&R.

Terre Hdute, Indlono

For

U. S.

POSTAGE

PAID

YUNHAN'TIBETAN

CHRISTIAN MISSION
Form 3547 Requested

Tetre Haute, Indiana PermHi No. 321

HAn/HLTON AVE
CINciNMAT?

BURRIS BUTIER
CHRISTIAN ffPflwnapn

'''2OE. CEIJTRAL'PARKWAX
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LISU and RAWANG CHDRCHES of CHRIST IN BURMA

"Where China, Tibet, Burma and India Meet'
(YUNNAN-TIBETAN CHRISTIAN MISSION)

A Lisu Family Ready to Travel

the peace of God., which passeth nil understanding^ shall keep your hearts and minds through Jemis Christ?''
PHIL. 4 : 7

THIRD 1955 NEWSLETTER

(No. 9, New Series beginning January 1953)
The J. Russell Morse Family and Associates P. O. Putao, yia Myitkyina
Kachin State, Burma

BURMA JOURNAL: RETURN

Rangoon, Burma
Septennber 14, 1955

Our very dear "ropeholders" and fellow-laborers for Christ:

Nearly a year has passed now since Lois and I, from the deck of our freighter, watched the lights of San Francisco Bay pass by as we headed from America, far out across the Pacific Ckiean into strange places and experiences for the spreading of the Gospel. During these months, the path ahead through governmental barriers, international dangers, and uncertainties has many times seemed blocked, with no way of going forward. Yet, as ambassadors for Christ, we have had His promise, "Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the
world." The exhortation to Joshua of old has been a source of assur
ance to us:

"Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go
with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee."

The past weeks since Lois joined me here in Burma seem to have gone by as though mounted on wings. They do seem in wonderful contrast to the six months from December 31, 1954, to June 29th, 1955, that Lois had to be alone in Thailand, waiting week after week for the Burmese government to take some action. Meanwhile, I was in Burma going from government office to government office in a

seemingly futile round. We thank God, though, that He has kept

both of us safe throughout the uncertainties and dangers, and that
we can be together again.

Back in May, while we were waiting for Lois's visa to be granted

for her to come to Burma, I made a trip up into the main area of the mission field. Regular transportation to the mission area from Ran

goon and "The Outside World" is cut off every year, by the heavy rainy season, from June or July to October or November. Thus, there
were a number of important matters for me to take care of in con

junction with others of the "Morse families" before the rainy season. About 4:00 o'clock on the morning of May 16, I hurriedly fin ished packing, and went out to the Rangoon airport, accompanied by my brother Eugene and some other friends. About 6:00 A. M., the flight to Mandalay, Bhamo, Myitkyina, and Putao in the very northern
end of Burma was called. I boarded the two-engined DC-3 "work horse" airplane and soon was being lifted up into the early morning air, heading northwards in Burma. It is truly fortunate that Burma
does at least have some air transportation from north to south.

In time for a leisurely breakfast, the airplane dropped down at Mandalay. That song, "On the Road to Mandalay," buzzes through
COVER CAPTION: This ChrisHon Lisu familyrefugees from Communist Chinawere forced to return to their captors.

one's head as he watches coming intosight the sprawling Oriental city

beside the broad, muddy Irrawaddy River. The town of Bhamo, about
thirty miles from the Communist Chinese border and a vital center

of Kachin State, was the next stop. Then came Myitkyina, head of
the railroad in northern Burma, and the last all-weather airfield in
northern Burma.

From there, the airplane left behind the "outside world" alto gether; it plunged into the cloud-studded dark skies of the north toward the Tibetan border. Peaks reared up higher and closer. Gusts of rain splattered against the wings and portholes of the "iron bird." The pilot was not sure whether he could get through to Putao or not.

The end of the flying season was just about over. Jagged mountains were too close on either side to risk flying without visibility. I prayed that, if it were God's will, the clouds might be cleared enough for the plane to get through. Suddenly, the airplane broke out of the cloud-

sprawling, flo^-widened river racing down from the India-border

mountains passed below. It was the Nam Lang, the river on whose banks the Muladi mission base is located! Circling wide over the ex panse of elephant-grass covered plain, the airplane flew over the vari
ous villages near Muladi and the post-office town of Putao. Then it

splattered jungles to the south into a broad, bowl-shaped plain. A

leveled out and down for the landing on the bumpy gravel landing strip. In a few minutes I was clambering out with other passengers, and talking to native Christian friends in the Lisu and Rawang lan
guages.

As usual, my telegram to the folks telling of my arrival had not reached them, so that none of them were at the airstrip to meet me. The telegram, by the way, reached them about a week after I did. Nevertheless, I was glad that a number of the Christians, including one or two of the preachers, were at the airstrip, and they helped take the baggage and supplies the six miles or so to the Muladi mission base. A bicycle, too, was available for me to ride ahead to tell the
folks that I had arrived!

At the Muladi mission base, my father, mother, and Drema Esther lived in one bamboo house; and Robert and Betty in another. I found that my mother was still away on a teaching trip to Tiliwago, ten days' walk away through the jungles and mountains. However, the
others were at Muladi, all safe and well.
MISSION NAME TO BE CHANGED

The folks at Muladi were very sorry to hear that Loi^ and I had still not received residence permits from the Burmese government, and to hear that Lois was still waiting far off in Thailand. We dis

cussed the various problems. For one thing, the group of us mission
aries working in Burma vitally needed to change the mission name. Although for about twenty-six years we have been known as the "Yunnan-Tibetan Christian Mission," unfavorable political involve ments of the name at this present time have made the change neces sary. During the days that followed, the name chosen unanimously

was the "North Burma Christian Mission." In addition, a very im

portant matter concerning the entire mission was a request by the

Kachin Ministry of the Government of the Union of Burma. We were to prepare and send to the government a detailed report of the ex

tent and nature of the mission work which we were doing. Thus, we all needed to confer to draw up an adequate and suitable report. Because the mission work is in a politically delicate part of Burma,

we needed to be very careful to emphasize that our work is strictly

Christian missionary work in Burma, not transgressing any interna
tional borders. HEADHUNTER SCARE

Shortly after I arrived up in the mission area, the entire district was greatly disturbed by an outburst of head-hunter scares. A band of head-hunters was reported to have Invaded the area from farther
south in Burma. Unknown intruders started trying to break into houses after dark. It was unsafe for people to walk outside their houses at night unarmed. Smaller families on the outskirts of villages

moved in with larger families for more combined protection. People got out their knives, crossbows, and poisoned arrows to drive away the unidentified Intruders. There were reports of people being found headless beside various roads in the Putao area. We were glad, how ever, that so far as we knew none of the Christians were killed.

Most of Hie refugees were women ond children es is shown by this iorge family.

FAITH AND HEARTACHE

We were especially distressed at this time by the fact that the

ninety-three Christian Lisu refugees who had fled in 1954 from Com

munist China for their lives and for freedom were now ordered by the

Burmese government to be returned under armed guard to the Com

munists. They had been for six months in Burmathe remnants

of a much larger group that fled last year to freedombut were now
ordered back to China.

During the six months that they were temporarily allowed to remain in Burma pending government decision, the refugees had been free on the guarantee of twenty of the Christian leaders of the churches on the Burma side. These guaranteeing leaders themselves were Lisu, but were Burmese citizens, some from generations back. Now, however, these Christian leaders in person were forced to escort the refugees to the government center at Putao village, there to turn them over to the government military and police guard.
It seemed practically certain that slavery, torture, and death awaited the refugees across the border. Yet, there was nothing that we could do to help them. We missionaries ourselves, too, are con sidered but temporary "guests" in this country by the Burmese gov
ernment.

On the day the refugees were to be turned over to the govern ment guards, my father and I went part way with them. Halfway to Putao, under a spreading tree in the midst of the elephant-grass cov-

Older women and younger children were eorried porf way on ox carts to be delivered
to governmenf guords.

ered plain, we all gathered for a parting service. It was heart-breakmg to see innocent men, women, and little childrenguilty of noth ing but the desire for freedom to live and to worship God in truth
being forced back towards their executioners.

One of the families which had made the heroic, dramatic flight
in 1954 from the Chinese Communists for freedom in Burma had

about five small children. Some of the older women and younger children of the refugees were now being taken as far as Putao on ox carts. Cute, playful little boys and girlsthey smiled at us when we said good-bye to them, but in their eyes was also a wistfulness at the future to which they were going, of which they did not know the full meaning. It was heartbreaking to see them taken away, and yet we were helpless. A man and wife with their small child on her back and their few belongings on his back,-had tears in their eyes as they shook our hands and said, "hwa-hwa""Peace be with you; may God be with you." Tears were in their eyes; nevertheless, In their faces also was a faith in God which truly inspired us.

We gathered with the entire group briefly for a short message of exhortation for them always to trust in God. We then prayed for God's care of them, and sang, "God Be With You Till We Meet

Again." We found it hard to keep back tears from our eyes as we

watched these ninety-three Lisu Christiansour fellow brothers and sisters in Christ and their little childrenbeing led away into the distance to be taken by armed government guards to the Chinese
Communist border.

Friendly, cute, innocent children were token awoy, wistful of the future they did not
know. Some children as in picture on preceding poge.

cause for much joy in the mission work. Hundreds of people have turned to Christ in recent months. I especially enjoyed being able to
visit churches in the Muladi area to preach while I was up there.
THE NIGHT COMETH

Besides the heartaches, however, we are thankful that there is

fore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hoth pcepored for them a
city."

RelenHessI Such ts the word for the g'^dless forces opposing Chrisfionity tedoy. NEVERTHELESS, "Now they desire o better country, that Is, on heavenly: where

Today, Communism is continuing to sweep through Southeast Asia. Anti-Christian, anti-missionary forces have risen in countries

strengthen the churches and individual Christians to stand faithfully in the truth of the Gospel. We need to consider that every day is an
opportunity, every week is a challenge to effect whatever God has

such as Burma. Consequently, we realize more than ever before how very much we need to use effectively whatever time there is to

placed within our means to enlarge and strengthen His Church.

One of the basic truths regarding which Christians throughout the world need to be strong, I believe, is the bodily resurrection of
Christ. This is especially true in atheism-threatened areas such as

ing in atheistic Communism, is today one of the greatest threats to

the mission field on the Tibetan borderland. Materialism, culminat

the Gospel, and to all the cherished values which Christianity makes

possible. The resurrection of Christ is the keystone of defense and

strength against materialism's attacks. It is indeed revealing that, even in remote, "primitive" parts of the world such as the Tibetanborder areas, atheistic Communism's attack against Christianity has been spearheaded against the bodily resurrection of Christ. Thus in preaching among the Lisu and Rawang churches in northern Burma during the short weeks in May and June, I was glad to have the op
portunity to preach emphatically the resurrection of Christ.
WE REJOICE

On June 14th, a telegram suddenly came from my brother Eu gene down in Rangoon saying for me to return immediately, that it seemed the Burmese government was at last going to grant a visa
for Lois. It was wonderful news. I made reservation for a seat on the

airplane supposed to come to Putao to return to Rangoon on June 16th. The rainy season weather, however, was closing in so that air planes could not get through to the Putao airstrip from the rest of
Burma. On the 16th, the scheduled plane made a dramatic effort to

get through to Putao, but was turned back by a pouring, crashing rainstorm. Soaked to the skin, my brother Robert and I had bicycled
to the airstrip in vain. On the 20th, I made another try. If the air plane did not get through, I was wondering about walking eight days' journey southwards, then getting a jeep to the all-weather airport at Myitkyina. About noon, I said good-bye to my father, Robert and Betty, and the Lisu and Rawang Christians. The roaring sound of a
"flying machine" came out of the sky to the south. The clouds held back farther north. I raced at top speed on the bicycle to the air

strip. The airplane landed. I joined a full plane-load of passengers going south on just about the last airplane to get through to Putao before the big, long monsoon closed in for the summer.
Flying from Putao to Rangoon is almost like coming to the 20th century from the 17th or 18th century. Rangoon is far from being a well-kept, civilized city. And yet, it is the highest degree of civili zation in Burma. The electric street lights shining through the dark ness, the cement and brick houses, the automobiles of all vintages
and nationalities, all represent the Great Outside World.
"PROUD PARENTS"

When I arrived here in the late evening of June 20th, Eugene and Helen, and Drema Esther (who had come down earlier from Muladi for a minor operation) were still up and awake. They told me the news that, though residence permits were not yet granted by the Burmese government to Lois and me, a temporary entry permit for Lois seemed almost certain to be granted soon. On June 24th, at the

Foreign Office of the Government of the Union of Burma, I was told that Lois's visa had been authorized, that I should telegraph her to come immediately. I could hardly believe the good news. On June 29, at the Rangoon airport Lois arrived on the airliner from Bangkok,

just one and a half hours awayplus six months since we had last
seen each other. It seemed almost too good to be other than a dream

that

it a surely a wonderful one, and has lasted these

three months now.

1 /""''
I [ I-

i * Special Addition to our family,

HsKj time of the arrival of the Very

Lois and I thank God that we are

Particularly,

at

this

special

30th, 1955, was the memorable

together again. August

f /H| date for our family. On that day,

at the hospital a nurse showed me, through the big glass window

of the nursery, the Very Special

Additionall six pounds and fifseen, fu! black and hope

. Y

teen ounces of her! She was just

me seem to
a a recthe Morse

about the cutest baby I've ever

^^^^^^Hwill
unduly ord-breaking
traditions.

LaVerne and Lois wHJi beby Morcia Leuite Louise Morse

PRAY FOR US

Her name is Marcia

Though our permanent residence permits for Burma have still

not been granted, Lois and I are hoping that about the first of No
vember we shall be able to go together into the main area of the mission field in northern Burma. We are looking forward eagerly to that time. There is a tremendous need, opportunity, and challenge for spreading the Gospel of Christ to many souls yet in the power of sin and of Satan, people who are still in the darkness of evil-spirit

worship. Also, about one hundred ten churchesa total of approxi mately ten thousand Christiansin the mission area in northern Burma need to be further strengthened in the truths of the Gospel. Please pray for us, and for all the missionaries, in this work. From about the first of November on, the Lord willing, our ad dress will be "Mr. and Mrs. R. LaVerne Morse, P. O. Putao, Kachin State, Burma." We should surely appreciate hearing from any of you whenever you have an opportunity to write; and we shall likewise write back to you. It is good to keep in touch, as it were, with our
"home folks."

Marda Louise, doughtcr of LoVerne and Lois Mone. Age~1 day.

May God keep and bless all of you. May He grant that the churches back in America may continue steadily to grow in the win ning of souls unto eternal life through our Lord Jesus Christ. Yours very sincerely, for the Gospel,
LaVerne and Lois Morse

NEWS OF MRS. J. RUSSELL MORSE

About mid-April, Mrs. J. Russell Morse travelled to Tiliwago mission base, in the mountains ten days' walk east of Muladi. There with the help of Lisu and Rawang preachers she conducted a Bible
school for about two months. She wrote:

Tiliwago May 29, 1955

It Is very cold here and has been ever since we came. I use from one to two sweaters and at night I have a double wool blanket and two cotton blankets on top of my bed roll, and even then I'm sometimes
cold.

The wolves and tigers have eaten most of the goats and small cows and some pigsfifty or more. The wolves even attacked a big cow "tro anne" Sunday night right near here.

TiKwogo Mission ^oins on Rirfg* Top

Again^ she wrote:

Tlliwago, Kachin State

June 1, 1955

I surely was delighted and very, very thankful to God to get your good letters. . . . Really I think we are having a fine school. We have several over forty now as a number of new ones came from across the river after they got their crops in. I teach "Major Themes" the first hour and
then Peter copies the notes in Rawang on the board for half an hour. The several Lisu students copy from my note book. Then Peter has
his Romans class. Afterward I teach Revelation and have a half hour

following for notes. So w6 keep right up with the teaching. After dinner Tychicus teaches Genesis and then Peter and Tychicus teach
two classes in Rawang and Peter teaches music. I taught some arith metic a few times. I also teach a bit of English to Peter and Tychicus sometimes whenever they come. But the Lord has blessed the school
and the church here. . . .

Lots of love, always,

Mother

After returning from the trip to Tiliwago, Mrs. Morse wrote from MuladI to Eugene and Helen, Drema Esther, and LaVerne and Lois in Rangoon:
MuladI

July 17, 1955

Our dear Children, All:

We do praise the Lord for His wonderful help all along the hard journey back from Tiliwago! Really in so many ways He manifested His love to us, and we all thanked Him many, many times. We arrived

here yesterday. The folksDaddy, Robert, Betty, and the children

came in the trailer (with tractor) to meet us. They met us about

three or four miles from Nu-kee. My, we were all surprised and hap
py! It was a happy ending to the journey. Although many of the people of that area had not had food, that is, rice, to eat for about three months, yet they seemed to be getting along fairly well and did not look much depleted in physical strength. We had about a hundred measures of corn and rice to give to the preachers, so we were able to hold the school for eight weeks. Others brought their own food and studied. We had about forty students most of the time, I believe. There are many new Christians. . . . Congratulations on the arrival of John, Helen and Eugene! Wish I could step In and see you all. And how happy I was to hear that Lois is in Rangoon. May the Lord grant It to be the first step in the secur
ing of the permit!

There was no one to help much with the final work of the school. After the examinations there were the medicines and books to be

gotten for the preachers, the conferring about where they were, to
work, etc., etc. Besides this, people came from all around for medi

cines; the elders wanted to confer about things. The house had to be fixed, things packed away and placed in non-leaky places, my things packed, etc. Really I don't know how I got everything done. I was so
weary that I simply staggered out of the houseand I had to walk

to Kobudeh that day. Well, the Lord undertook for me in a mighty way .. . there were so many, many answers to prayer and evidences or proofs of His help that it just thrilled me with joy. It was certainly a pleasant surprise to have corn to eat upon our arrival here, yes, and squash. We have only had greens (mustard greens) and were thankful if we had that. We did have green beans twice on our journey down, however. I had almost forgotten that it
was summer time when different vegetables are due to be available,

for it was so very cold all of the time I was in Tiliwago. Robert and Betty are moved over to Dukdang now, so we are all alone here. It seems rather empty.

The flowers are beautiful around the houses. Wish you could see them. Also, the planted grass is certainly spreading. We miss you all so very, very, very much that I feel like a few tears would help me. Hurry up and come. There is so much to be done here. It is clear today.
Love and prayers.
Mother

Robert and Bebfy Mr$e and family with ntive ready

for evongeitstie trip.

THE JOURNEY'S ENDMULADl

Eugene and Helen Morse, with their four sons, and Drema Esther Morse, arrived in Muladi August 16th after a strenuous two weeks trip overland. They went by jeep from Myitkyina to mile 101. Of this part of the trip Helen wrote: "The road, which in most places is wide enough for only one jeep, was in a dangerous condition due to
the monsoon rains and the landslides. Between mile 97 and 101 we

counted 35 major landslides which had blocked the road and had been cleared away enough for the jeeps to get through only the day before. We had been praying that the Lord would open the way before us, and literally He did. The jeeps could not go beyond mile 101 but we were able to arrange for carriers to take the loads the remaining 3 miles of that day's trip and then the 8 miles the next day, to the point where the bridge had been washed out a week or so before. Such a road! There was one landslide after another, almost continuously, and the road was either buried or carried away by the slides, either of which made pretty rough walking. What made it even worse was the slippery mud, almost knee deep in some places, which made it diffi cult to get a secure footing. We all made it safely and were able to rest a while before going over the bamboo foot bridge which had been
put up.

"All the children have proved themselves good little travellers on this trip, even little John Lawrence, only five weeks old. But we were especially proud of David. Walking eight miles over such road as that in four hoursthe same as the adultsis mighty good trav-

elling for a little boy 6V2 years old. He had to have a little help on
some of the bad spots, but went under his own "steam" the whole

way and wasn't carried at all. After crossing the river the remaining 20 miles to Sumprabum took only three hours by jeep.
A recent letter from Muladi tells of their trip from Sumprabum to Muladi and of their activities since being back "home." "We left Sumprabum on Tuesday morning, August 9th, with 21 carriers and 10 horses. About halfway, we met the carriers who had come from Muladi to meet us. It was sure good to see familiar faces again. We felt as if we were almost home, even though it was only half way. On

Monday, the 15th, we had about 11 miles to go and a big river to cross, which would take quite a while for such a large party as ours since the bridge was washed out and we would have to cross on rafts or in boats. We reached the river bank about 1:30 p. m. and it was after 6:00 before the party and loads were across. The river had divided into three sections after the flood that took away the bridge. The first part was shallow enough that two men pulled and pushed a raft across. The second part was very swift and very deep and we had to go across in a little dugout canoe which could carry only about four people. I was just limp and trembling from the nervestrain of
the two or three minutes it took to cross in that little boat which

tipped from side to side, making you think it would tip over any min ute. The Lord protected and brought the entire party across without mishap. How we do praise and thank Him! The third section was quite shallow so we just waded across. When we had reached the other side, little four year old Tommy said, "I didn't like that boat. It was 'tippy'and he was so right!"
Concerning their activities since being back at Muladi, again we quote: "There are so many things that need to be done that it's difficult to find time for all of them. David's and Tommy's school books haven't arrived so I'm not teaching them yet but I am teaching spelling and English to Dorothy's school childrenfour boys and two girlsone hour each afternnoon. They are cute children and smart, too. Drema teaches them reading one hour each morning and then they go to the village school.

Eugene has preached each Sunday since we have been back and 1 spoke the first two Sundays, also. Please pray for us that we might know which things the Lord would have us doand when. We are praying that these next few months will be a time of real revival, and

spiritual blessings, and that the Lord will constantly use us to bring
honor and glory to Himself.

Since returning to Muladi, four-year-old Tommy, second son of the Eugene Morses, has been especially interested in the dogs, cats and bugs. Recently he was stroking a kitten as it lay on his mother's lap, and it started to purr. He looked up at his mother and exclaimed: "This kitty has a motor in his tummy."

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Robert and Betty Morse's new home ot Dukden^oimost completed. J. Rimell Mofie leoftifig against porch post. Robert and Betty in foreground with natives on
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ROBERT AND BETTY MORSE MOVE TO RAWANG VILLAGE;

Word has been received that Robert and Betty Morse and three boys have moved to Dutdang, a Rawang village about 3 miles from Muladi. Here, Robert will be better able to continue with his Rawang transla
tion of Luke and Acts.

NOTICE TO ROPEHOLDERS

All funds other than living link funds should be sent to Mrs. Oscar L. Myers, forwarding agent for the Yunnan-Tibetan Christian Mission, rather than to the field. Personal checks, Money Orders and U. S. currency cannof be used on the field but must be sent back to

the U. S. A. This involves considerable risk of loss en route, especially

since the long distance must be travelled twice. Several checks have

been returned from Burma recently. Inquiry has been made about other checkssome sent six months to a year agowhich apparently were lost en route. Funds for Miss Dorothy Sterling should be sent to Mrs. C. R. Sterling, 368 Guava Ave., Chula Vista, California.
MISSIONARY HANDBOOKS AVAILABLE A comprehensive picture of Direct-Support Misions is given

in the Missionary Handbook published yearly by David Henry of Eugene, Oregon. Subscribers also receive two News Supplements

during the year. Advance subscriptions ($1.00) for the 1956 Hand book are being received by the Henry Printing Co., 175 East 15th Ave., Eugene, Oregon. Mission Study groups will find this material
very helpful in preparing lessons on missions, NEW AREAS EVANGELIZED Rawang preacher Peter went to Tiliwago with Mrs. J. Russell Morse In April to help in holding a Bible School there for two months. At the close of the school in June, Peter started on a trip through a new and previously unev^ngelized area. He has just returned to Muladi and has a thrilling account of souls won for Christ from the dark ness of demon worship. He reports a total of 90 new converts as a result of his long and difficult journey. Dreme Esther, foster daughter of the Morses, went to Rangoon in early June for medical treatment. She remained there for about six weeks, returning to Mutadi with the Eugene Morse family. At present she is helping with the medical work, children's work and gen
eral mission work at Muladi.

Mrs. J. Russell Morse has recently started a Bible study class for the women of Muladi. The first class was attended by 70, and at the second class 90 were present. This is a much-needed class and the women are responding eagerly to the opportunity for studying God's
Word.

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