Dunlap

The Dr. Owen Dunlap Painily

For nearly 22 years, Dr. Dunlap has heen a veterAnarian, fisit establishing

a practice at Fountain City, Ind. and^or the past 1? yearrfat Lynn, Ind.^where
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The Dunlap home was always open to traveling ministers and missionaries

in the spring of 1966

and such a visit from Dr. Dennis Pruett of the Mashoko Christian Hospital/led
the family to accept the challenge to serve in Rhodesia,

They sold their home and veterinary practice and moveito Winston-Salem
in June 1966)>

ITorth Garolina^^ that he could prepare himself to assist Dr. Pruett and the
medical team at Mashoko in the field of X-ray, anesthesia, and laboratory diagnosis,

A yearSs training will be completed in July 196? when they hope to go to the field.

The Dunlaps have been very active in the First Church of Christ of Lynn,
Ind., Dale D. Heffelfinger, minister. They wrote, in parti "We heartily recommend
them for service on the mission field and encourage sister congregations to support
them spiritually and financially,"
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The Greens Fork^hristian Church elders and minister, Philip D. Bacon, where
he grew up as a boy;- and the Fountain City, Ind. Church of Christ, where they
v/orked for several years, throu^ the elders and minister, Bverette Clodfelter,

also wrote^ letter/of commendation

They have three children, David 2o4 Charma Jo 16, and Brenda Jean 13. David,
after two years of schooling at Cincinnati Bible Seminary, is now enrolled in
Indiana University. The girls v/ill accompany their parents to Rhodesia.

Forwarding agents are) Mr and Mrs. Marshall J. Leggett, 828 Hildeen Dr.,

Lexington, Ky. ^0502.

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^Mrs. Mary Jo,<5^sn Dr. Owen Dunlap

"For we preach not ourselves, but

The Dr. Owen Dunlap Family

Christ Jesus the Lord.; and ourselves

Central Africa Mission

your servants for Jesus' sake."

P. O. Mashoko

II Corinthians 4:5

Rhodesia, Africa

NKJSLETTER FROM THE. DR. ,OWEH. DUNLAP FAMILY

Dear Christian Friends,

As we look

forvrard to

Year in serving

Dear Christian Friends,

a

New

our Lord and

Master, vre wish to thank all the

Let us add a few more words

to what

Owen and Mary Jo have already told

you.

wonderful Christians who have

h'~-lped us along the way. Many

discouraging postponements have
turned into blessings as we
look back over the past year.
We are mere convinced than ever
that God knows what is best for

It is their desire to begin their

ministry in Rhodesia in July.
Their financial support has been
coming in steadily. In addition to
taking three classes at the Seminary,
Owen has been working hard speaking
and traveling throughout the week
and on week-ends.

The Lord willing, we have set

our goal to depart for Rhodesia
in July. The time being so close,

At the writing of this letter, the

Dunlaps still need approximately

and our living in Cincinnati, we

$5,000 per year in pledged support.

think it beneficial to stay long

This money must be committed before

enough to attend the N.A.C.C. the

they can leave.

second week in July. We will then

pack our trunks and leave as soon
as possible thereafter.

Let us use this means to encourage

V^e are praying and working so tliat

we may receive the full support
that we need three months prior
to this date. Rhodesia now requires

^hat we have our support pledged

every church and individual to con

sider every financial resource
available to help them begin their
ministry. They can serve the Lord
in Rhodesia only as we support them.
Could you and would you help?

before we apply for our visas.

Thanks again for your generosity
and your many acts of kindness.

In His Service,
Marshall and Jean Leggett

Forwarding Agents
In His Service,
The Dunlap Family

Forwarding agents:

Mr. and Mrs. Marshall J. Leggett

828 Hildeen Dr.

Lexington, Kentucky 40502

FINANCIAL REPORT FOR I967

Balance as of December 31, 1966

$1,528.63

Receipts for I967

January
February

Disbursements for I967

907.27

January
February

March

1,557.97

March

April
May

61^7.30

April

5^8.32
3^15.76

579.50
1,009.00

May

586.32

June

1,181|.02

June

July-

1,213.09

July
August
September

115.00
509.50

August

September

793.3H
1,130.35

689.78
519.50

November

650.00
896.39

November

6U5.06
693.Uo

December

1,065.91

December

l,68ii.60

Total Disbursements

8,125.71+

October

Total receipts

10,0^5.61+

October

Balance as of December 31, 1967

$3,^^8.53

Sincere appreciation is expressed to all groups, churches, and individuals

who have contributed to the Dunlaps* work. Space prevents us from listing
all of these names. Pledged support from the Dunlap family is being
received^ from the following:
First Church of Christ, Lynn, Indiana
Kum Dubble Class, Lynn, Indiana
Kum-Join-Us Class, Lynn, Indiana
Pairs and Spares Class, Lynn, Indiana
Greensfork Christian Church, Greensfork, Indiana
Alpha Class, Greensfork, Indiana

South Salem Christian Church, Union City, Indiana

Broadway Christian Church, Lexington, Kentucky

Spartanburg Christian Church, Spartanburg, Indiana

Olivet Christian Church, Newport News, Virginia
Ladies Aid of Olivet, Newport News, Virginia
Bridgetown Christian Church, Cincinnati, Ohio
East Liberty Church of Christ, East Liberty,Ohio

Christianeers Class, Centerville Christian Church, Centerville, Indiana

Whitewater Christian Church, Whitewater, Indiana
Red Quarry Christian Church, French Lick, Indiana
Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, Kentucky
Fountain City Church of Christ, Fountain City, Indiana
Perry Christian Church S.S. Class, Canton, Ohio
Central Christian Church, Brownsville, Texas

Perry Christian Church, Canton, Ohio

1o(|0 11^ /sP

News of His a

Oct. 8, 196

,Dr, Owen and Mrs, Mary Jo Banlap;zxdy^on, BaTidsj^datigliters,

and

Cbarma and Brenda, flew from' Dayton, Ohio^Se;]^ JO, I968, outward "bound for their
first tour of missionary service with Central Africa Mission, Hashoko, Bhodesia.