fulford john louise 1969 safrica

Cape Ta\MH IanJOHN AND LOUISE FULFORD

VOL. m. 1 "FOR CHRIST FOR AFRICA " JANUARY 1969

HAPPY NEl-/ YBARt - As the old year ended at oun Youth Camp, wo calledto mind the weaknesses, failures and tragedies of the past year andconsidered them "Consumed in the Camp Fire," through the grace of ourforgiving God» Then, as the New Year began, we prayed prayers ofthankfulness to God for the blessings of the past year, and wo declared publicly our resolve for greater effectiveness for God for theyear ahead. May God grant us all the grace to fulfill our resolutions.

^ RESOLVED" - This theme rang triumphantly through every facet ofour Gamp program over the week of the New Year. Every class and message emphasized its scope and urgency. And the blessed results provedthe effectiveness of its impact. In all more than fifty shared in thejoys of camp, half of these being regular campers from our threechurches—---plus eight on the faculty, and the rest came as visitors.Glorious weather throughout, and inspiring sunsets over the ocean forVesper services helped make this week indeed a moving and memorableGxperionco for all. We were only sorry that Louise and Jenni-Maroe(who had bouts of illness); and Arline and young Mark Parris, werenot able to share it with us.

THREE DECISIONS - What a thrill was oursJunior girls from Observatory(two more ScResolve to make e. decision" for Christ

classes, and also further counseling atboldly at the closing meeting, and it wasChrist at the Gospel Hour at Church, whenWynberg also. Wo are anticipating yet ana Senior boy who at last seems ready.

to have three of our finestott sisters and Sharon Rule)largely as a result of the

camp. They confessed Christniy J '̂̂ 7 baptise them intoa fine delegation came from

other decision soon as well:

JUNIOR Y.P. - Aware of the growing enthusiasm among our Junior andJunior-Hi young people wo have new determined to initiate a youthgroup specifically for them, in addition to the Senior Y.P. VJe expect to have about twenty in this group, with an even number of boysand girls, and intend meeting on Friday afternoons. The Seniors willcontinue meeting on Friday nights, combined with those from Wynberg.Wo are much encouraged by the potential among all these young people.

BIBLE SCHOOL CHANGES - With the New Year, new developments have comefor .the Bible School, Four of my teacher training students haveearned the opportunity to teach regular classes, or assist - (DarrelStanley taking charge of the Juniors). The "Boosters Class" havingfulfilled its main purpose, these pupils are ready to be absorbedagain into the Beginners and Primaries (Louise thus being relieved toawait our next arrival). I am back to teaching the Seniors; and Jimmy and Hazel Solomon have been relieved to concentrate further onopening their new work as their house is being built. We now havearound sixty in Bible School.

"BOOK OF THE MONTH" CLUB - As ameetings in particular, we aremoderate length and encouraging all

special now feature for Mid-weekselecting 12 books of the Bible of

members of the congregation to"join the club" by reading the book each month and recording theirnames. The mid-week meetings of that month will all focus on thatbook. (Last year we spent all year on a detailed study of Mark*s Gos-pol).

MISSION project SUCCESS - We have been stirred recently by the marvelous r̂esponse shown by the congregation to one of the throe specialMission Projects: that of building a house for a mid-wife at GowaMission^(of our British Ghurohes of Christ) in Malawi. Total cost ofthe project amounted to about ^j;i4.6o. In two previous months the churchhad given a total of $25o. In a grand extra effort for December, withsome special offerings, the whole remainder of / ,/§210 has been given. Praise the Lord!

and Jenni-Maree

—And this yet over and above the regular giving. Wo know you rcjoicowith us at the realization that these brethren know not only how toI'ocoivQ missionary aid, but how to give it.

Kay our Lord continue to bless you all richly also, as you enter thisNox-j Year of continued sharing with us in the work and witness ofspreading the glorious gospel in this land.

Yours for Christ for all,John, Louise and Jenni-Maroe

FOR YOUR DEEPER UNDERSTANDING: - Wo have determined for this year of1969 to launch out on a new feature to aid your understanding in praying for us, V/e feel tho need to share with you something of theunique situations wo face which confuse the productivity of our evangelism hero. May God help us thus to bo closer joined in heart fortho sake of those souls.

Pormost among our frustrations is the awkwardness of the Colour Problem. Cape Town especially faces this since over half its populationis of mixed decent as from tho earliest settlements of tho 17th century, Tho actual Bantu (blacks) live in locations outside of tho cityand arc fairly clearly delineated. Our Coloureds (mixed) arc howevermore closely associated with Whites and have wide social variationseven among themselves. The government is, however, steadily raisingthe barriers between Whites and Coloureds—in wage scales, types ofwork, education, public amenities, and even group-areas for housing.

Prejudices run deep—among tho unconverted in particular. Yet forlong our city churches have been associated with, and obliged tocater to both Whites and Coloured, The government has passed nolegislation regarding churches on this matter, but the barriers on somany other levels have often caused awkward situations regarding oneor other group. Please pray that the Lord will yet load us to anadequate solution to this tricky situation.

FINANCIAL REPORT

DECEi^IBER 1, I968, balanceRECEIPTS: La Harpe C.C,

KarchbanksP.C.C., TcxhomaIvey- -MatieokP.C.C,, MarlowVan Be LinderP.C.C., SallisawBeginner*s Dept.VifhittingtonDo Chenne

G. VJomen's Gr. //TCrocker C.C,P.C.C., St. AnnCentral C.C.Total Receipts

TOTAL

EXPENSES: SalaryExtra Gift

PostageSuppliesBooks

TotalDECEMBER 31, 1968, balance

CAPE TOWN CHRISTIAN MISSIONBOX 5o5LA HARPE, TT.LTITOTS, 6l)|50

0

FED 4 ^L. -PMl

100,005.00

i|.5.oo

5.0010.0015.0025.005.00

100.0010.0025.00

100.0010.0050.00

510.00

ij.00.0050.00Ik. ^95.506„30

k7b,39

161.114.

510.00671. llj.

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ti-76.39195t75

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VOL. i]., NO. 2 "FOR CHRIST FOR AFRICA"

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JOHN AND LOUISE FULFORD

FEBRUARY I969

GOINCt AiTD GRQV/ING - arc worthy watch words in any offcctlvo undertaking for our Master. By the grace of God they arc true of our efforts for Christ hero in Capo Town, Mo aro pressing forward ourprogram among youth in homos and missions. V/e aro rejoicing in further decisions, greater giving, and widoi- rosponso. Wo arc trustingthe Lord to keep us keeping on for Him.

DECISIONS - Soon after our joy at the baptism of throe of our Junior-caTTipors,'wo wore thril-lcd to-havo Billy Russoun of our Senior Youthstep out to take his stand for Christ and bo baptised the same day.Then, within the next few weeks wc came to know Keith Rossoun (different spelling and no rol.ation) befriended by the Stoffbergs. Herowas a young man of I8 with fine potential for the Lord, and a goodbackground - but a backslider. Praise God ho has since-fully yielded his heart to Christ and taken his stand also with us. How muchwo have needed young men who are genuine for God. Pray that as thesealso go through our Converts Classes they may be equipped to be realworkers in God*s purposes.

YOUTH - Our Junior Y. P. got off to a groat start with a mountainHike. They arc a bright, eager bunch, and wc now have a d :zon ormore mooting regular13^ on Friday afternoons for Bible Drill, games,and a serial Bible story. For the present we are focusing just onour Bible School Juniors and Junior Hi*s available then, in an effort to really roach them - and it's working well. Darrcl Stanleyis hc].p3ng me with the project. The Seniors arc carrying on wonderfully as well, with around thirty coming regularly from both Observatory and VJynborg, and with widely varying programs (from tapo-rc-cordincr.s to progrqssivo supporsl). The No_rthorn Suburbs youth aj-'Odoing fine on their oxm, and wc aro planning quarterly Rally meetings xiTith them.

HOMES - Our Cottage Meetings arc back in action, with lots' of participation. As a special feature wo aro now using also the sot of Bfilm-strips: "Now that I am a Christian," loaned us by the Parrisos,which aro proving most helpful and stimulating. Some twenty folkfill the lounge of each home where we moot - tx^icc a month. And, inaddition, on the alternate Monday nights, I am continuing the GospelMay studios in the Van Niekerk home - besides holding those studioseach Thursday in the home where Keith Rossoun is now living. Praythat all these hoir.os will grow together in the knowledge of God andin His service,

MISSIONS - How thrilled wo were indeed when the Church here gainedtheir goal of giving R330 to build the house for a midwife at GowaMission in Malawi of our British brethren, Noxv wo are pushing tocomplete the church building at Takavashe which is similarly beingbuilt solely through support from Observatory and the efforts oftheir Christians. This Church is in association with Dadaya Missionof our New Zealand brethren. Thus far wc have given R230 toward therequired amount of R360. Pray that x^re will not only reach thesefinancial goals - to the benefit of our African brethren up there -but that our spiritual objectives of encouragement and challengewill also be fully achieved, both among ourselves, and in our associations also with our various foreign brethren.

SPECIAL - Once again the scope of our Capo Town Missions (with anumber of pictures) is being featured in the C.O.M.E. study packet.This time it is the March issue, so bo sure to send for yours RIGHTAWAY (and includo at least 7^ cents for the packet). In all theycover Ghana, Nigeria, the Congo and South Africa , so bo sure not tomiss this. Write to Mission Services, Box 3685 Joliot, Illinois 6oi|34. Wo continue to thank God for your faithful prayers and provi--slon for us. Wherever wo have gone and however wc have grown hasbeen so i;uch duo as well to the kind aid jouhave so graciously and faithfully given us.

Yours in His Service,Jonni-Marco

FOR YOUR UNDFRv^TAMDIUG: - Perhaps you brethren arc finding it hardto comprehend the financial situation of our churches hero, I shallseek hG-':^o to explain it briefly. In the wake of the Depression ofthe 1930's the work hero was loft struggling desperately financially.Much American money had initiated it. Now it was loft to itsoif.Getting ministers from overseas and paying travel and salar?/ - butfor short terras made matters worse. At last a local minister wastrained for Observatory - but ho went to the States and the Churchagain floundered. Then in 1953 Max Randall served hero part-timewhile retaining his American salary for African evangelism, withsome adjustments " and this has since been the pattern basicallytill I came to serve here in I966. Meanwhile two other churches(oven smaller than Observatory) wore started by evangelists - stillwith American salaries and relatively little pay from the churches.These three churches are still not sufficiently strong or stablefinancially to bo relied on for a reasonable wage. What with the•unbalanced economic system and the moving of some of the populationinto new housing aroas, our mixed churches continue to face an awkward situation. Nevertheless we arc urging and training the brethren to give - though to a variety of projects at present - that indue time they will be able- fully to finance and further their ownendeavors•

JANUARY 1, 1969, balanooReceipts:

La Harpo C.C.MarchbanksRoarkIvoyMatlockVan Do LnndorBcglmior's Dept.F.G.G., ToxhomaSunshine ClassF.C.G,, MarlowP.C.C,, SallisawOakcrcst C.C.Arcadia C.C.Central C.C,Crocker C.C,Total Receipts

TOTAL

Expenses:SalaryExtra Gift

PostageSuppliesTotal

JANUARY 31, 1969, balance

FINANCIAL REPORT

CAPE TOWIf CHRISTIAN MIS.'ITONJohn and Louise FulfordBox 5o5Tfi ITa.vpo, Tn.linois, 6l[|.50

100.005.00

10.005.005.00

15.005.00

52.003.00

10.0025.0015.0030.0050.00

100.00i;30.00

IfOO.OO50.00.;13;,77-1i2.50."J

506.27-

19U.75

lj.30.00feT+TTF

506.27TiBTP

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VOL, [j., NO. Ij "FOi? CHRIST FOR AFRICA" APRIL 1969

HE LIVES I- Praise Ood for our victorious Lord. Sin could not corruptHIM. Satan could not destroy Kirti, The grave could not decay Him. "Hoarose a victor from the dark domain, and HE LIVES forever with Hissaints to reign. Hallolujahl Christ arose." And it is in this thatvjc have our strength and power for His service in this city. WithoutHim-—wo are worthless. With Him—all things arc possible. So may Hobe over victorious through us, as wc have been raised with Him toabundant life.

_DESI-'jQRBS WOW TO CHRIST - Keith Rossouw*s reconsecration to Christ hashad wonderful repercussions already. Wc were conducting Gospel WayClasses for him in the Dcsmore home—and the Lord began dealing withothers there also. Wc held one of our Cottage Meetings there—andMrs. Dosraorc confessed her faith in Christ that night and was baptized.A week later her husband and her 1J| year old daughter Annalio woreboth baptized into Christ as well. What joy then was ours to welcomeall three into the congregation on Easter Sunday. Wo yet arc to havebhc last Gospel Way lesson for them—and then go right on with Hex-/Convorts Classes. Do pray for thcm--and others of their dear ones whoyet need the Lord.

"_PRAISE THE LORD" RALLY - The March Pifth-Simday Rally was held at Observatory with 101 attending from the throe churches. Many songs,specials and testimonies proclaimed our praises to our blessed Lordfor His goudncss and grace toward us. VJhat a thrilling inspirationfor all who came—and what a wonderful fellowship of love as well.

^^IH MOUHTAIM-TOF EXPERIENCES - Four car-loads of our youth had two-glori')U3 days of aobivity and inspiration on the Easter wook-ond. Wolitorall," and spiritually, climbed the mountains to focus on the deathand burial of our Lord. F'riday morning on a local mountain summit Jimdoelt vrith "Why Christ Died." Then, following afternoon activities,Don Hart spoke on "^ro You Ih/ing?" Next day in a mountain cave I spokeon "Buried V/ith Christ". And at the beach that afternoon Darrol Stanley dealt with "Are You Living?" It was indeed an enriching experience all around.

GO-LABORERS DEVELOFiiENTS - At Port Elizabeth my brother Carroll holdan Easter Convention for the African Churches of that region, and Zira-mormans and Jim Solomons went to share and preach in it. Jim SolomonWs.now bouse is fast ncaring completion, and when finished it is to serveas their base for a now congregation in that Coloured communit;'. JimParris has begun a now childrcn*s Bible Club at their homo in Bcll-villc with grand results and about 20 children coming. Harts have anew outreach also: into Fish Hook (a suburb some miles south of us).whoro the van dcr Hullcrsettled. They arc stillsome results. Harts gohelp at the two meetingstake the ministry of thevia Capo Tox-m this month and proceed to challengingKimborloy. Plcaso pray jthat wo all may continue

family from our Church in Johannesburg havefairly young converts but arc really gettingon furlough in early June and wo will thenin Fish Hook. The Stanleys will tomporari.'-y

V.'ynbcrg Church. Nelsons arc duo to returnopportunities in

for Christ.offoc^tivoly

CHALLENGING FOR EVANGELISM - V/c arc pressing on with our evangelisticoutreach for this congregation through homo-studios, visitation,tracts, etc. and particularly a special monthly evangelistic drixofor the Gospel Hour to challenge outsiders for Christ. Do continueyour prayers for us all -— and for wider opportunitiL-;.; for our youthospocially. Pray for yet more souls for our Saviour^

Yours because His,

Jcnni and Debbie

FOR TOUR DEEPER UUDERSTAUDINa - I felt I»d like to share with you inthis section a very recent article by one of our young converts. Veronica Scott, aged 1$, the fourth of fourteen children in this fanilyxvas asked by Eiko Solomon to write an article for the monthly youthmagazine "Grow". Veronica was baptized into Christ loss than a ?/earago, and she was to write on: "How I became a Christian and why Iwon*t give it up."-—I went to church every Sunday but I could never understand what thepreacher there was saying. Then sisters wore invited to Sword Clubby their friend, and 14r. Pulford visited our house a few times. Heinvited us to campaigns and other special meetings. I visited theGospel Hours a few times and felt somewhat pleased in ray heart at theway the services vroro hold. The message was preached so clearly thateven a child could understand it. As I learned more about Christ andlearned the pain Ho suffered on the cross for mo, I realized that itwas through love that Ho did it: "For God so loved the world that Hogave His only begotten Son that whosoever bclievcth in Him should notperish but have everlasting life." John "Greater love hath noman than this, that aman lay down his life for his friend" John 1^:13Today I can face the world because X have met Jesus Christ, ThereforeI would rccoinmend Christ to every sinner because I know that "while wewore yet sinners Christ died for us." This is also the only reasonwhy I became a Christian; Because Ho. is a vrondorful Saviour. He Isall I need in this world. There is none other beside Hira.

LOVE HAD UOH THE VICTORY—AHD LOVE HAD SHOV/H THE WAY.

FIMNCIAL REPORT

MARCH 1, 1969, balanceRECEIP'io: Marchbanks

TOTAL

La Harpo,C.C., 111.F.C.C., Toxhoma, Okla.Central C.C., Fort Smith, Ark.F.C.C,, Sallisaw, Okla.F.C.C,, Toxhoma, Okla,IvcyMatlockRoark

Missionary Group, Ancona, 111,Van Do LindorBoginnor^s Dept.Arcadia C.G., Kan.F.C.C,, Dcwey, Okla.F.C.C,, Marlow, Okla.Crocker C.C., Mo.Total Receipts

EXPENSES; SalaryExtra SalaryPostageTotal Expenses

Additional receipts:F.C.C,, St. Ann, Mo.

MARCH 31, 1969, balance

CAPE TOM CHRISTIAN MISSIONBOX $0$LA HARPE, ILL. 6II4.50

5^00100.0052.0050.0025.00

"23.005.005.00

10.0010.0015.005.00

30.008.00

30.87100.00

W37B7

Uoo.oo50.007.09

i|57.09

1/

67.73

U73.875I|.1.6o

il57.09

21.00

Ian

//• is the Key to effectiveness for Churches and individuals.{/Our Lord/equippcd His disciples that they might toach others also.

/ Thus wp/aro here in Cape Tovm both to win souls and to equip them forsoryi.06. This issue of our paper therefore focuses on these factors.

- .Please pray along with us for these facets of our program.

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•<9i? CHRIST FOR AFRICA" MAY 1969

MORE DECISIONS FOR CHRIST Two/tnore precious souls have been added tothe Lord at the churou heror-'on©' a mother, and the first of her familyof three to come to Christ| the other a young girl, and the last ofher family of throe to become a Christian. Mrs. Benwoll had alreadystarted on the Gospel Vay lessons, and suddenly decided to step outfor Christ. Pray that her family will follow her example. (Her youngson Allen has long been in our Bible School). Wendy Rule grow up inour Bible School. Her sister Sharon (a year older) accepted Christ atour Hew Year Youth Camp, and had just completed the Hcv; Converts classes—^when, at the Gospel Hour, Wendy felt moved to take her stand forJesus. She is to be baptized at the first of our special "Gospel GuestBights" (the next week) which arc to bo a monthly feature especiallygeared for teaching outsiders for the Lord, Do pray for these newhabos in Christ—and others also vrho can bo challenged and equipped toserve the Lord.

special CLASSES FOR BROTHER STOFFBERG -Brother Stoffbcrg has^recoveredromarkauly from his bad accident and is now regularly attending churchonce more. Ho is still on crutches however and must rest a groat deal.For his birthday recently I gave him a copy of Robert Palmer's studybook "How to Understand the Bible," plus 13 private weekly lessons to-cover LUu course. He is thrilled, and studying well, and I'm gadning —a great deal from it as well. Pray for him, that the Lord may equiphim for valuable Christian leadership in time to come.

mCHER .miimiG FILIvISTRIPS - This excellent scries (brother Zimmerman's) was a grand asset for training Bible School Teachers at theclose of last year. How wo are using thorn in our regular Cottage Moot-ings, and also for the benefit of our Board raombors of the church andtheir wives. Wc arc hoping thus to gain even better local workers forChrist's service here,

WAYSIDE _SIUIDAY SCHOOL PLANS - Our young people of Observatory Church112 of thorn) are now ready and eager to share Christ with children inareas where there arc no Bible Schools. Already our plans have beenwell f erirailatcd, and they arc all eager to get going once wc have so-loctod the best place, Wc anticipate using the home facilities of afriendly family, and partly just meeting in the open (on the "wayside"!). The youth arc themselves to take care of everything, x^ith mojust helping with their preparation and transportation. Our ultimatehope and objective is, however, to work toward the prospect of achurch in that area. Do pray for this now project for Sunday afternoons •

CHURCH MISSIOIIARY PROJECTS - Once again the church here is acceptingthe challenge for aidang other southern African missions. By our giving wc arc aiming: 1, for a now roof and other necossory improvementsfor the Bible Training Gontro at Gowa Mission, Malawi, 2, for Biblesfor all the numerous now convui-ts at the Central School of Dadaya Mission, Rhodesia. 3. for a motor cycle for evangelism by the studentsof the Preacher Training School at Port Shopstono, S, Africa. Justrecently the church also gave close on RIOG.OO (e^lij-O) for our BibleSunday for the Bible Sociot:/ of South Africa. Wc praise God for thezeal of those brethren to thus be sharers with others, and grow intheir rospensibilitics toward world evangelization.

Jcnni and Debbie

BTTILDING BIBLE HOMES CPKFAIGN - Brother Zlramcrraan has agrood to proachhis inspiring series of sermons on this significant topic at the Observatory Church from 2nd to 6th Juno« V/o are especially inviting theother tv7o churches to share with us in this. We know it will prove ofwonderful benefit t-^ all toward equipping our homes for better servicefor our Master, Wo are trusting too that it will inspire some to welcome Christ into their homes for the first time. Please' remember thesemeetings in your praj^ors, that they may roach many in this community,

V.^ell, this gives you some idea of the wide and varied range of activities we arc engaged in toward equipping the brethren hero to managemore of their own work for the Lord, With our combined prayers andefforts wo trust the Lord will train up many to further His cause directly from this place.

Yours in His service,John and Louise FulfordJcnni and Debbie

FOR YOUR DEEPER UUDERSTAHDING - This time I'd like to focus our attention on the whole question of leadership in the Local churches hero.The Observatory Church was once strong and fully independent and effective, vrith able Elders and other loaders and preachers. Troubloustimes and the Col.our Question have taken their toll however throughthe early 19^0's—leaving the leadership largely in the hands of theAmerican supported Evangelist, plus some reasonably able men on theBoard (none of whom felt worthy to actually servo as Elders). IVith thestart of the Wynborg and Bcllvillc churches fr-^m Observatory, the problems of leadership have boon trcblod rather than improved, Thus, asidefrom the Evangelists, there arc only throe men at Observatory and oneat each of the other churches—to take the initiative and responsibilities for local leadership. Fray that the Lord will yet raise up morelocal loaders to build His Chorch and extend His cause hero in thisplace.

PINArTCIAL REPORT

APRIL 1, 1969, balanceRECEIPTS:Marchbanks 5.00La Harpe C.C. 100.00Beginner's Dept. 5.00Central C.C, 50.00Van Do Lindcr 15.00Matlock 5.00Ivey 5.00Crocker C.C. 100,00Sallisaw, F.C.C. 25.00Toxhoma, F.C.C. 62.00Central Womcn.is Gr, 25.00Total Receipts 397.00TOTAL

105.51

397.005^51

CAPE TOWN CHRISTIAK MISSIONBOX 5o5U HARPS, ILL. 6114.50

Total

EXPENSES:SalaryExtra Sal.PostageBooksFrintlng'SfTotal ExpensesAPRIL 30, balance

502.

koo.oo50.0015.233.20

20.00

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HISSIOHARY FAMILY:John and Louise Fulford

B 606 Forest HillMowbray, CapoSouth Africa

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VOL, k. m. 6 "FCi? Cî?I5T FOR AFRICA" JUNE 1969

ON THE MOVEI -Yes, the church here in Cape Town—as a whole—is really""^n the move", though not quite in the way one would normally anticipate for a church. Instead, in just this past month, a number of ourmost significant members have been literally moving out to new areas IThe result: a considerable re-arrangement of much of our program here,and a need for your prayers as we review our situation. Here followthe details, that you may pray Intelligently.

WYNt:bRG - Don, Patti and Chris Hart are off for their furlough to theStates, Henoe, Darnel and Anne Stanley have moved out from our areato the Harts' house six miles to the South to take over the ministryat V/ynberg for some nine months, Vê miss them from their responsibilities at tho Observatory, but pray God's blessing on their new activities, Two of the finest members at Yynberg have moved out too; Hikeand Lynda Solomon—headed f(.r Bible College in the States with theHart's (And I am FOP.HARDILJG AGENT for the R209 being given monthly fora year by the brethren here to get them started),

PENLYN - Jimmy and Hazel Solomon and their girls have moved into theirnew house (two miles further south from where they were) in a fine newColoured housing estate. The:/ continue to come to Observatory :/et, buttheir own work is now blossoming. They have an afternoon Sunda:/ Schoolof twenty to thirty children, and their week-night meetings continueto develop,

FISH HOÊK - With the departure of the Harts, Louise and I are now re—sponsibie Tor developments in the new outreach in Fish Hoek--3ome fifteen miles to the South of us. Aided by the Van der Nullers, a fineChristian family who moved down from Johannesburg, we now run theThursday afternoon "Sword Club" of about twanty youngsters, and stayfor an evening Home Study of five interested adults, besides ourselves.Please pray for the progress of this work,

SCARBOROUGH - Our long time Chairman of the Board, Bible School Superintendent and general Handyman: Brother Stenson, is moving this monthto Scarborough: thirty miles South of Observatory where he has so longlived; and transferring to Fish Hoek Post Office. He and his wife havepurchased a new house out there—but they still plan on coming on theLord's day mornings to Observatory, and could well aid developments inFish Hoek,

VANGUARD DRIVE ESTATE - Nelth Rossouw, who was so instrumental of theLord in the Bp.smore famil:/ coming to Christ, moved back to his ownhome near Vanguard Drive, four miles to the East of us. He now leadsin our new Wayside Sunda y School project with others of our youth taking part effectively (I drive!), in the home of a friendly family in afine Coloured housing estate out that wa:/. Our youth are doing fine,^^7ith thirty to fort:/ children coming regularly and eagerly, Keithcomes regularly Sunday mornings, and to other functions at times,

ELSIES RIVER - The Scott fa:!>lly has moved to the large Coloured township of Elsies River, fifteen miles i.'orth-East of us. The mother andfive older girls are committed Christians, Twelve of the fourteenchildren have been regularly active in our Bible School. Now few ofthem can manage to come regularly. Is the Lord leading toward a newoutreach in Elsies River also? VJe must pray and seek and see,

BUILDING BIBLE HONES GANFAIG-H - The Campaign went ivell indeed, and wasa wonderful spiritual incentive to the homes of our brethren in thethree churches particularl"^:?*—man:/ of xirhom attended well (though relatively f&v! outsiders came despite wide publicity). In the light ofpresent developments and moves, we cannot help but wonder whether this

Jenni and Debbie

concept of the Christian home may not again prove to be the realstrength of the church as in Testament times.

V'e plan to take a week off yet this month to review the total situation, and regain our spiritual resources, and plan and prepare for thefuture. Brethren pray for us, that the work of the Lord may press onward and move forward for His glory.

Yours in His Service,John and Louise PulfordJenni and Debbie

YOUR DY ."jlFER UKDER3TAITDIH0 - In the light of present developmentsI feel it would be well for you to know something more of the instability that has existed in the Observatory Church through most of itshistory. The building was completed in the 1930's, but the memberswere already from divergent areas. LUmerous denominational churchesare in close proximitr/, and we have never effectively reached the com-munityi Hew housing developments are drawing most ambitious familiesand young people into other areas. So things could look grim for thechurch in Observatory itself for the future. However, Observatory maywell continue to prove to be the Launching Pad for continued outreachand new church developments In yet other areas of Cape Town—and regions beyond. Kay God grant us the wisdom and zeal to capitalize onthese possibilities.

PIMHCIAL REPORT

MAY 1, 1969, balanceReceipts;Arcadia C.C. 30.00Crocker C.C. 100.00La Harpe C.C. 100.00Central C.C. 50.00PGC, Salisaw 25.00FCC, St. Ann 10.00Marchbsnks 5.00

FCC, Texhoma k3«00Arcadia C.C, 30.003eginner*3 Dept. 5.00Katlock 5.00Ivey 5.00Roark 10.00FCC, Karlow 23.k7Crocker C.C. 100.00Total Receipts 556.k?TATAL

riSSIpIARY FAMILY;John and f.^.u'ise >ulfordB 606 Forest KillKowbray, CapeSouth Africa

CAPE TOyN CHRISTIAN MISSIONBOX 5o5LA HARPE, ILL. 6lk50

li|..08 TotalExpenses:SalaryPostageTravel FundTotal ExpensesMAY ^1, 1969 balance

570."

ij.50.008.ij.l

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VOL. [j., NO. 7 , "FOR CHRIST FOR AFRICA" JULY 1969

^HE LORD'S DAY -,'^For Christians everuwhere this is primarily the dayfor consecrated worship and service for our Lord Jesus Christ, PraiseGod foiL..&ll' of you brethren who accomplish so much for Christ in yourown-cdngrogations and opportunities in America. Perhaps it is particularly then also that you pray for our own efforts for Christ here.Perhaps then you wonder what the Lord's day entails for us, in service

învolvement and responsibilities here. This month, let's look back onour most recent Lord's day:

BIBLE SCHOOL - 9:Il-5 a.m. we arrived at the church for the Bible Schoolhour, bringing some of the children from the area with us. Since brother Stenson can't make it for Bible School from Scarborough, and Jimmy Solomon was helping at Wynberg while Stanleys are in Fort Shepstonefor a few weeks, I served as Superintendent, Louise told an ObjectLesson from a. mirror in the opening exercise. 10:00 a.m. classes began, and I taught the Senior Youth on the significance of Salvation.Vie had six in class that morning though the two Scott girls only camehalf way through, having missed their train because their bus was late—which meant waiting nearly an hour for the next, Keith was teachingthe Junior Class for Jimmy—who had taken it over from Brother Stenson.

WORSHIP HOUR - After Bible School I noted that Denis Solomon of theM^^nberg Church (younger brother to Iîke) had come—bringing news ofthe Vouth for Christ Project '69 special meetings, being conductedlocally. He V7as helping, and the previous night had councilled CharlesHeiberg (baptized at Observatory at age ten, twelve years ago—but.drifted far since then) who came forward for rededication. He xirantedto tell the church of Project '69, so we had him assist on the platform with Keith, We had hoped the Stensons X'jould be there for Worship(having visited them the previous day) but they didn't come. So I hadthe Coxiii'iTunion Meditation also—besides the Children's talk and Sermonon "Why Obey?" based on the congregations dally readings—in Jonah andSamuel,

WAYSIDE SUNDAY SCHOOL - At 2:30 I arrived at Stoffberg's to get theyoung people Tincluding three Scott sisters who had eaten there) andtook six v;ith me to Vanguard Estate, Since Keith will in future beassisting brother JLnray in his Sunday School at Penlyn Estate—I nowlead the meetings, though the youth present all the lessons. Therewere many present, despite school holidays, and they really enjoy themeetings,

ELSIES RIVER - On then to this Coloured Township to get the Scott sisters !iome at l^:l5. We found their mother ill and decided to stay andvisit. Since the children cannot transfer schools now, 6 of the smaller ones are to stay with their Aunt in Salt River (near the church)and go home on week-ends. Thus they could come to Junior Y,P, on Fridays after the holidays • I had prayer x-îth her, and xîll bring communion to her in future.

VlSITj^TION — Back then to ObservatoiL^ with the other youth—preparedthe portable communion—and 6:00 p.m. to Billy Stoffberg x;ho is yetlaid up x-fith another leg operation, Mrs, Benwell, a recent convert,came in there to talk with me about taking the funeral for her father-in-lavr x^rho had died the previous day of cancer. Then on also to sisterLobrun and brother Pitt x-fith Communion also—until close on 7:00 p.m.

GOSPEL HOUR -A quick trip homo to get Louise and the girls and back tothe church, where (since I vras not preaching that evening) I led theservice. That was again a mission Giving/night, and the entire eveningoffering goes this time again to Goxîa Mission in Malax-zl, for renovations to their main training centre. Last month we raised in all R87-50, and purchased a motorbike for African Evangelism in Natal Provincefrom my brother Carroll (x-jho is returning tothe States with his family because of hischildren's ill her 1th), Carroll was x-jith usthat night and preached on Soulwinning.

Jenni and Debbie

Then there v;as a drunk Coloured woriian who had been assaulted and had afriend with her, needing help. I gave then a ride to the' station anda ticket. Then some folk to be taken hone. Then a grand talk andpre-rer with Charles Eeiberg who did come that night. Then home at last,

The day was not entirely typical, but significant of some of the situations we face here. And still we wai't on the Lord for clearer guidance for the future of the work here, he trust you will pray all themore for us all.

Yours in Christ's Service,John and Louise Fulford,Jennl and Debbie

FOR YOITR DEEPER UKDEHSTAIfDIk'G - In the past two months I have told ofthe lack of leadership and something of the problematic history of the

'Church. You may, however, have wondered that such a church did notproduce more workers who could concertedly carry it forward. Some ofyou may well have met in the States some of our youth who should certainly have been able to provide strength and stabilitr;" in the churches here. V/ithout doubt these youth did—intheir time. But the Lordsaw fit to call them forth to Bible.Colleges and further fields—andtheir strength was missed. In all, eleven of our own Cape T.Qwn_y.Quth

-^nt to Bible CoHegftfl there, and right now also: Mike and Lynda Solomon to Ozark Bible College. In itself this has been grand--but nowonly three of these thirteen are back to further this work.

True, nearly all the others are aiding the Lord's cause in Africa generally, for which we Praise God. And we trust that the Lord will raiseup further workers both for the challenge of His cause here in thiscity, and regions beyondi

FINANCIAL REPORT

JUNE 1, 1969, balanceRECEIPTS:

St. Ann, Mo.Central C.C., Fort Smith. Ark.La Harpe C.C., La Harpe, 111.Margaret BarkerWalter IveyV/innie MatlockM.F, MarchbanksF.C.C., Texhoma, Okla.Beginner's Dept.O.R, Van De LinderF.C.C., Sallisaw, Okla.Arcadia C.C,, Arcadia, Kan.Crocker G.G., Crocker, i-io.Total Receipts

TOTAL

EXPENSES:

SalaryPostage21st, Hat'l. Hiss. ConV.Total expenses

JOliE 30, 1969 j balance

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GREAT SPACE EXPLOITS have capturod t!-o headlines the world over. V\i0!:'erG in South Africa hcvo mr.rvelod also at the amazing acl-ievoments ofmen through U.A.S..^. of th.e U.S.A. in their conquest of outer space.Surel:/ we as Christians should now be motivated all the more for theconquest of lUKER SPACE and this plaJiet Earth, for the Lord Jesus CLrist!I am prosentl;/ preaching on th.is thieme at the Gospel Hour: '̂ Get Setl","Blast Offi", "watch Outl", and "Mission Accomplishedr'• concludingon the Guest Kigl t with; "Borond ti e Stars."

PRAYER BREAKFASTS - It wasâ^Y'Saturday'morning, August 2nd, andfive missionary men plus-'Carroll Pulford knelt in earnest prayergether for the work of our Lord. We "had sl'cred special requestsitems for pralso, and now what onrichmont it was to us to bear upthese, end each other, before the Lord and trust Him to guide and provide, Thon Jim Ferris fed us en excellent breakfast, and plans vjcrogladly made for future such sessions each month on the first Saturda,'-*morning. Perhaps you would like to make a point of praying particularlyfor us also then.

CARROLL'S CONTRIBUTIONS - Wo are sad indeed that ill-health in his family has resulted in my brot'êr's .termination, of their work in PortElizabeth, His wife and two children oro—a-lready back in the States.He and h.is daughter Alandra are to join them soon. Meanwhile, visa delays l.avo resulted in Carroll's being detained in Cape Town for sixweeks. We ha.ve made the most of I im, however, and he has preached eac''Lord's day for one or more of our three congregations, taught BibleSchool, ojsd led Bible Studios. Ho has also aided our "outh program andoutreacli in Pish Hock. How at la^t_hia vls-a--is granted, and we bid himand Land.7 a. sa.d farewell.' Fleaso pra.y'for them' in their future servicefor Christ in the States. • ' '^

YOUTH PROGRAl'iS -Recently our Senior Youth had the opportunity of seeingthe Moon Walk on closed-circuit T.V, at the University l.-ore, just two-v/eeks late, since Scut: Africa has no T.V, generally. Presently Darrcl,Jimmy, and I are rotating on a monthly basis as Sponsors for the Combined Senior Youth of Vhrnberg and Observatory, It's my turn in October,Meanwhile I still have my h;ands full anyway with Junior Y.P. (twelve ofthem at least on Friday afternoons at Observatory—with, a Space Race toreach the Ea.rth, between the "Ambassadors" and th.c "Evangelists" siips.V;! lie at Pis! Hook on T'ursda.y afternoon it's still Sword Club also—with a. race to conquer the mountain fortress by either t\.Q Joshuas orthe Davids (about twenty altogether).

Our Youth continue to work well wit! the Wayside Sunday School in Vanguard Estate, with between 20 and 30 coming regularly. Do pray tiat theLord will use us to train up all tlêse youth for future loadersl'ip inHis Church.,

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j^-'htY' S DEVELOFMEHTS - The Lord is continuing to open avenues oftunitica for th.e Solomon fam.ily at their new home. Their Biblenow runs in tl-.e trir^'les, and"they have Ij. classes

taking a class now alsoa mid-week Bible Studynow Suporintondent and

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wit! Kelt!. Rossuw (?)In addition they are

(besides their youthTcac' or also in our

and Sandra Stoffberg eacain process of developingmeetings). AHD Jimmy is

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EXTRA TEACHING - Hew Converts classes. Teacher training sessions, andthe special class for brother Stoffberg a.re now coming to completionfor ti'O time being. Tlje*- '-avo been an inspiration to all wl.o !:.ave gained by thorn. And at Pish Koek wo a.re now using "The Gospel Way" for theevening studies. This mont!. vie a.re also h.olding a special Cottage Meeting at the Scott Irouse in Elsies River. Please remember all th.ose functions in your prayers, that we mig'. t accbmplish all our calling inChrist for His glory.

Yours in His Service,

Jenni and Debbie

FOR v-qUR deeper UNDERSTANDING - Lr.st month we der.lt with the effects ofthe loss of some of the significant "oung people from the local churchin Capo Town. Now I would lite us to considor the significanco of someof the older folk.Recause of the earlier hrrdships of the church, there wcs cjx era w! ensome of the older lecdors grow so cautious and reticent that ther allbut stymied the work. Ther did not believe it could really ever amountto anything a.gain. Nevertheless the Lord saw us through, and at lostthat era has passed--though only fairly recentl"^.Nevertheless, the scrrs still remain somewh.at, and we are faced withthe challenge of stimulating the new generation with fresh vision andvigor for the work. They and wo need your prayers in this.Some of our older brethren have been a real inspiration to us in theirzeal for the Lord, however, and we grieve to see them now fading away^Tvio of these in particular are in the picture at the Church door in theG.O.M.E. packet for March 1969. Dear old sister Clunie—w! c has cometo every meeting of the church that she can for as long as I caji remember (she has been a Christian for over 60 years). She is now undergreat strain and has quite often fainted during services lately. Andour earnest brother De Kock—who lost his wonderful wife just a fovryears ago, and has now all but lost his eyesight too, and has few toreally care for him. Please pray for them and for us as we seek tominister to such as well.

PIMNCIAL REPORT

JULY 1, 1969, balanceRECEIPTS:

La Harpe C.C.,, La Harpe, 111.Central C.C,, Port Smith, Ark,M.P, Marc!banksM, Barker (for Debbie)O.R. Von De LinderP.C.C., Texl-omc, Okla .Beglnner^s Dept. (for Jonni)Arcadia C.C,, KansasP.C.C,-, Salilanw, Oklr- —W. iiatlock

P. RoarkH. IveyCrocker C.C., Crocker, Mo.Total Receipts

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JULY 31j 1969, balance •

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SCOREi - And the South Africcn Springboks bert the Austrrlian Wallobies11-3 in the third Internationol Rugby (football) Test fetch—- —-pla:^edhere in Cape Town on Soturda-' in pouring rain» Yay for our sidel (Lou-ise*3 parents are in AustroliaS). However we only heard the close ofplay over the radio—-but we are vividly reminded of our responsibilit";to "Score" in every wr" we can in our work for Christ here despite allhindrances.

FIFTH SUHDAY RALLY - Once again this grand event proved a rich inspiration to us all, as eighty of us from the three churches gathered atObservatory. During the varied program, brother Zitmnerman brought achallenging message on the theme: "Let Us Rise Up and Build", limy responded by telling of various areas of their spiritual lives that theywere determined to build up in the service of Christ. May God^ help usto carry all these determinations into effect for the up-building ofHis Church here.

AHNIVERSARY - The next big event for us this month is the Bible SchoolAnniversary revealing the Church as "The Port Impregnable". The various sections of a model fort will be built up as the poems md^ songsare presented. Ye are anticipating many parents and friends coming, andwe trust the Lord will use this to draw more of these to Himself.

youth hike - On Settlers Dav—a recent Public Holiday---! took our Junior Youth nnd some of their friends on a hike along our f;1ountain Contour Path, five miles from the Church to our Botanical Gardens (Kirs-tenbosch). VJe went via the Memorial to Cecil John Rhodes—one of thegreat founders of Southern Africa. At the highest point of the hike weheld our meobing, and I spoke on "Journeying with Jesus." The earlySettelers mrde this land their great destination; we have a greaterdestination—heaven, and Christ is our Guide and our Way. SeventeenJuniors werit along, including three young Indian friends of theirs. Ma'̂they all Indeed determine to walk Jesus' Way.

MISSIOMRY GOLTVbkTIOH - Yes, it's Convention time for all of vou onceagain, 23 - 26 ol this month at Knoxville, Tennessee, How we env*?" youthe opportunity thug to score for Christ and Missions there. We hereore, however, praying for the success of that Missionary Convention. Wetrust that—if at all possible—;ou will endeavor to be there; and,even if tou cannot go, you ton will pray for a greater zeal for worldevangelism through the sessions there. How xvonoerilaI it would be if ateast one representative from each church could be at this Annual Con

vention and convey its inspiration to his home congregation.

HEW DE\^ELOPMEHTS - In all phases of our major responsibilities here wehave has cause for rejoicing in recent developments. SoTomon hascanvassed his area with advertising, and started a mid-week Bible Studythere—resulting in three the first week, and five this second week.Jim PaJirls. is thrilled with the recent decision of Mrs. Bressler to u-nite in fellowship with them in the H. Suburbs Church, and her husbandtoo has shovm good interest. Darr.eX Sfanley Is rejoicing in Mrs. Park'srecent commitment to the Wynberg Church, since moving from a town whereshe had been associated, with a non-instrumental Church of Christ.We atObservatory rejoyce also in the recent keen interest of Mrs. Mannel whohas started coming five miles br bus on Sunday IJights to our GospelHour. And A1 Zlimnerman is as busy as ever with the vast African program—with seventeen weddings to perform in this one weekl

Praise God for all these opportunities He is giving us to score for Him,Pray that we will keep pressing on determinedl^ to victory.

Yours on Christ's Team,

Jenni and Debbie

FOR YOUR DK";FER Ul'n:)FRSX'AI-:DI!-rT - This month we vrr.nt to focus on the fellowship we hr.ve found r.mong our co-lrborers here in Cr.pe Town, This isperhcps nov/here more x^onderfully evident then ct our monthl/ Prn'/erBreckfast sessions. Here vje reedil:/ nr-ke known our jors end victories.Here we freely ecknowledge rlso our needs end x^erknesses. Then we encourage one another, and pray for each other and the progress ofChrist's cause here. It is true that, aside from Al Zimmerman, we areall relatively inexperienced here—but we are thus all the more dependent on each other and on the Lord if we are to succeed, V/hat a blessing it is for us thus to work together as a Team, with Christ alone rsour Ca.ptain, Our unity" and accord has helped immensely in developingan increasing unanimity in our total church work, and hence a steadygrowth throughout. Pray that the Lord will continue to prosper our relationship together in His service here. How we thank God also for youall—for by your pro^'ers and support, in vour love for us and this x-jork

oui* vital partners in the progress for Christ in this place,

FINANCIAL REPORT

AUGUST 1, 1969, balance. RECEIPTS;

Beginner's Dep't,, La Harpe, 111,harchbanks. Peer tello, IdahoF.C.G,, St, Ann, Yo.P.G.C., Texhoma, Okla,Central C.C., Fort Smith, Ark,Katlock, Salllsax-T, Okla,Ivey, Sallisax-7, Okla,La Karpe C,C., La Harpe, 111,P.C.C., Salliaaw, Okla,Van De Linder, Sallisrw, Okla,Crocker C.C,, Crocker, Uo,Total Receipts

TOTAL

Borrox^red from Travel Fund

EXPEiiSES:SalaryPostagePrinting, (paper for C.T.C,)Total Exnenses

AUGUST 31, 1969, balance

aSSIOKARY FAJjILY

John and Louise FxilfordB 606 Forest Hilljjowbray, CapeSouth Africa.

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^RTKOtCAKEl -Houses tumbled, eleven died, end hundreds were left home-3.ess within r. hundred miles of Cr.pe Town, V/e ourselves were well shc-icen up, r.nd ornaments fell in our sixth-floor oprrtment, Louise washome alone with the little ones ct the time (10:0ij. p.m.). We spent therest of the night down the road at ire/ mother's apartment on the groundfloor! That Saturday night following (at a Bible Club meeting of i+Oteenagers) and on the Lord's Da.y^ I made much of the opportunity to

God, a Shaken World and an" Eternal Hope, One day30 shaken that all material things will be utterly27). Then, " only what's done for Christ will

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preaoh on a mightythis world will bedestroyed (Heb, 123.ast,''

"FOR CHRIST FOR AFRICA" OCTOBER 1969

AIRTGAN churches COi^jFERENCE - Significantly, in that same week our African brethren met in Klerksdorp (80O miles from Cape Town) for anAnnual Conference, Their theme was: "Let us rise up and build." Eachaeasion dealt viith building up the work securely and eternally inChrist, Representatives came from our many African Churches a.ll overSouth Africa, Brothers Zimmerman, Jimmy Solomon , and Parrel Stanleywent up from Cape T«wn to speak at the Conference also, and had aninspiring time with African and Missionary brethren there.

Teacher trainingTraining sessionsour teachers bene

classes but onewith the series,frjends x>rho alsoto U3--a3 furtherto minister hererrranlon meditation

- I have had rewarding experienoes inI have been holding in various homes,

fitted in their own effectiveness in teaching theirof our teachers—Ron Norman--has been so impressedthat he in turn has taught it to a group of neighbourare teachers. His marked success in this is a thrill

evidence of his own growth in the Lord, When we camehe was then only willing to give an occasional com-

the TeacherNot only have

FERBONAL GROV'TH -Another of our men who has shown encouraging sign,s ofgrowth is brother Pitt. Just recently he had hia. second spiritualbirthda". He has been assisting r.t the Lord's Table, and, just lastLord's Pay, led for the first time in the evening Gospel Hour and ledone of the discussion groups af tein^rards. He did ver'~ well. He and hiswife a.ro now also enthusiastic for the m.id-week Bible Studies, Wepraise God for the progress we have seen in their lives also,and trustthat they will continue to grow in service for Christ,

YOUTH ACTIVITIEo - Our combined Senior Youth continue well with theii*regijilar activities. I am sponsoring them for the month of October withvaried programs, including another Open Air service at the end of thismonth. Our Observatory Juniors have bad a thrilling competition, withthe "Ambassadors" close behind the victorious "Evangelists" who didthat much better on Bible Memory work in particular. Some of them have-helped me paint part of the church also. And now they are looking for-war-', to another ChristmCvS Plaa, and then a week of camp at the end ofthe /ear. Please pray for-oung lives.

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our progress with the potential in these

PIKE AND LYNDA'S BABY - Andrew Solomon has arrived! All of pounds,and the jo," of Mike and Lynda at Oaark Bible College in Joplin, Mo, Hewas born on llj-th September, and is doing very well indeed. How glad... 1 Cape Town for the share we have in God's ble

are from our ovm "outh here: and

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we are hero in

their lives, sincebecause of the financial help which is being continually given faith-full"^ from all here who promised to help. We know howcounting on this from us all. (How we thank Godfaithlulness thus to also).

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OUR VACATION - Pinall";at last in the blessed

Guest Farm from 8th tothe funeral for one of

before we left, VM exp

we have rea.l3.:yand beautiful

17th October, I conductedour older members the day

ct to be back to witness

much

personallythe:" arefor your

glisings on

especially

mode it this time! We a.re heresurroundings of Carrael Christian

Jenni and Debbie

the vêdding of Stephen Zimmermr.n to Pr.t Svjeeney at Observatory the dayafter we ret-urn. Pray that wo will return recuperated and revitalisedfor all else our Lord :-et has in store for us in this our last "'•earbefore returning to report personally to you in the U.S.A.

P;ry our Lord continue to bless .'ou richly as you shr.re with us in allour endeavors for Christ in Cape Town.

i John and Louise Pulford ^Jenni and Debbie ^

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FOR YOUR DEgPER UHDERSTAiiDIi\0 - Let us turn yourttHnklng regain thismonth to the financial features of the church here in Gape Town. Itis true that as a Mission Church,the Observatory congregation providesus with a relatively small personal return for our services here (R50)which goes toward our travel fund here for returning to the States.Nevertheless, the church is catching a glorious vision of what they inturn can do to aid the cause of Christ elsewhere. Besides their sir.-able share in aiding T-'lke and L";-nda Solomon in the States (the totalfrom the 3 churches being over R200 monthly for one year), and theirconsistent giving of R50 mcnthl"," also for Jimmy and Hazel Solomon herethey have zealously continued the Mission of the Month Program. Thussince March they have given R120 towards the needed R200 for a rooffor the Bible Training Centre at Gowa. Mission of our British Churchesin Malawi, and are pressing on toward that goal. The?/ have just recently sent a blanket and c sheet for l5 beds for Port Shepstone'sPreacher Training School at a. value of over RiÔ. And they have alsoprovided Nevr Testaments for all of many new converts at Dadaya Missionof our Hew Zealand brethren in Rhodesia. What a thrill it is thus forUS to know of such widespread fruitfulness as v/e all are sharers together in the world-wide work of our Lord.

FIHAHCIAL REPORT

—3.-94<yy-bal.^CA - - -RECEIPTS:

Beginner's Dept.BarkerLa Harpe C.C., La Harpe, 111,Central C.C., Ft, Smith, Ark.MarchbrnksArcadia C.C,, Arcadia, Yon.F.G.C., Salllsrw, Okla,Van De Linder

Matlock

RoarkIveyArcadia. C.C., Arcadia, Kan,Crocker C.C,, Crocker, Mo.Total

TOTAL

Borrowed from Tra.vel Fund'

EXPEl^SES:

SalaryPos'bageTotal eropenses

SETTMIBER "^0, 19^9, balance

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iu 1.1 ''FOR CHRiST FOE AFRICA" :;ovE V'R 1969

"S-IVI- Cf - this is the laonth fop special Thauk:s,5ivi-:jg in theand even vje here in South Africa will be giving thants to G-od

his blessed provision for us also. It is now FOiR since theiAA bac'-c to Cape Tovm to serve Him here. And throughout

us by your nrefers and

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3'.iOrd broughtthese four years vou dear brethren have upheldyour gifts. Mowthan'^ you also,

we do thank and praise G-od for that!'—and how we do

CELEIRATIOJS - In our own frmily we have just this raonth celebrated•ienni- aree's second birthday. She really has grown I is running aroundand speaking quite well (and she sure is ^•^jade a fuss of at church),last month all the Ziramernan family had a pert in the niarriage oftheir eldest son Stephen to Fat Swoeny at the Observatory Church. Andjust recently the parents of Jiimyland Titus) Solomion celebrated their>Oth 3rfo.dding Anniversary with a Thanksgiving Service at the Churchhere as well, '•'hat a thrill such occasions are to us all (and we arenovr all the more glad for the attractive renovations and improvementsnow completed at Observatory).

SEFIOR 'IOVTF •••.'ITMESS - Our Senior rung Fe.oule were a real inspirationto us once again as they took co..iplete charge of our recent GospelGuest Might. Through song^ scripture-j poems^ lessons, testimony and

"What Christ frans to••'•r", .iany of them took an active part also in the recent Open Air Service in the centre of •:'''owbray'--proclaiming the gospel to hundreds ofpassers by, and distributing numerous tracts. In Pible School classthey told also of their talks v/ith others at home and at work con.cern-ing the lord. And a number ef them work regularly with our e:::traafternoon Si.^nday Schools. Mow v?e praise God for theii' willingness towitness in these ways for their Lord,

^ITHJ_^ OWIT rc^GRR^ - IJndoubtedly the most; outstanding of these youngpeople is feith Ross"ouw. He was the preacher for the youth serviceand vividly revealed the Lord Jesus Christ and the personal impactChrist had had on his own soul. The Lord is continuing to work wonderfully through his life. • Mot only does he encourage our oivn prof^rem atObservatcry, but he teaches faithfully and effectively in Ji.miiy Solomon's Sunday School at Penlyn Estate, Al^L he leads his own youth program at bis own home also I And he readily seeks out opportunitiesdaily to share his faith in Christ with others. Do pray that he willprogress all the more gloriousl.y for God.

sermon thoy glorified the Lord as they revealed

Jt' 1 TOR YOUTh DRAi A - Our Junior 'break follovring the competition."When Christ Was ^nrn," focusing

,F, is back in action after a holidayOur main aim is to produce a play:on the glorious events surrounding

our Saviour's birth. The Juniors are throwing thei'iselves eagerly intothis production and will undoubtedly be a great success once again.Thirteen of them are involved, and the play suits thorn perfectly,wish you could bo here to see itl "Wo trust thatwith its message, December 11th and 12th.

VAH pTJLLER'S FRCJECjU^ -About a year ago Olive and Lorraine Van dernuller moved into Fish Moe.k as eager converts from our churches in Johannesburg, With the aid cf the Marts they started a Bible Club and aBible. Study in their own home. They have since influenced 20 to 3Gyoungsters and 3 adults regularly for a deeper concern for JesusChrist. Ti'io of the adults have moved to Rhodesia, The thl.rd plans tomove soon to Plumstead, And the Van der Wulleus -are moving to theStrand (beyond the n. Suburbs). We have been thrilled to have had apart in those ventures, not only have a number cf lives been influenced more for Ghx'ist, but Glive and Lorraine have themselvesderfully in their abilities in OUrist'S/ service. ¥0Bible C3.ub to a grand climax with a Tableau-Play:'•The Road to Heaven" at the end of this month.Already the Van der Yullers are looking forward

many will be touched

grown wcn-are bringing the

to fresh ventures at the Strand, aided by the Parrlses who will thenbe closer to them. May G-cd go vjith them indeed.As ycu rejoice with us in all of thin, nay we give God the elcrv—greatthings K.e hath done.

Yours because His,John and Louise FulfcrdJenni and Debbie

your DE'jji-ER U1.PER3TAxiP11.G - Politicrlly this country has been opposed and maligned by most of the nations of this world—rightly orwrongly. The governmentis policio.s of apartheid have been viciouslyrejected by advocates of liberty and equality—within and viithcut thecountry. Practical alternatives are, however, not readily forthcomingwhen all the issues involved are seriously considered. This is all themore apparent in view of the development of a new, even more radical,extremist Kationalist party-ready to contend in next year's elections.While- even the Opposition Party (the United Party) also unashamedlystands for a very similar essential policy of segregation with white-supremacy, As Christians In such s country vie are often caught botvreenour conscience and lov.e-for-all on one hand, and our responsibility togovernment legislation on the other; betx-êen our readiness to acceptevery opportunity for evangelism on one hand, and our selectivity forthe most effective and enduring results on the other; between cur compassionate concern for the underprivileged on one hand, and cur desireto reach and influence the leaders in the land on the other; betweenour desire to make the most of the present on one hand, and our desireto prepare for the future on the other, ût may God help us to reachand teach what souls vje can in any case—and let ITlm lead as He seesbest, for the destinies of nations are in His hands,.

PIUAUCIAL REPORT

October 1, 19^9, balance•. REORIFTS:

Bfigjnner's Dept.P•G,G,, St, Ann, Yo,

51 n

La Harp© G.C,, 111.Central C.C., Ft. Smith, Ark, .P.G.C,, Sallisaw, Okla.Y, Rico, (Parker)G.H, Vende LinderK.R, YarchbanksP.C.G,, Towhoma, Okla,W, IveyVJ, iiatlock

Arcadia G.C., Kan.Crocker G.C,, Ko.Total Receipts

TOT'^L

SXPEUSSS.:

/ 59f.l \\ Si; M ^ .Total Expenses \

t^nus balance

Borrow from travcl'fundOctober 19^9, balance

CAPE TOYK CFRTSTIAH YISÎOlBOX

lA HARPE, ILL. 6li;50 KC ' F4f-i-Pivii

^ I9b9 ,

d^2Li

5.0020.00

-i5.-oo-100.00

50.0025.0010.0015.00

5.00i|0.00

5.005.00

30.00100.00i(.25.00

lj.5o.oo, .8.391+5B.39

28 \969

ii2^.00•425732

4^6,39-30.0731.00

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Tkc Captf Tcwh--JOHN AND LOUISE FULFORD

Ij., NO, 12 "FOR CHRIST FOR AFRICA" DECEMBER 1969

GLAD TIDIilGSl With what joy to those Shepherds, and to us, those wordsheralded the blessed birth of our Saviour, Christ the Lord. May thisChristmas time bring joy to your hearts afresh as through songs andsermons this news is made known again and again. Praise God for yourpart in providing for us that we may make this message known in CapoTown also. Presently I am preaching particularly on: "What Child is

_ This?"God continues to bless cur witness here—and we have "glad tidings" totell you of progress in Christ's service.

A SOUL SAVED -And this was an even greater joy, for kZ year old V/illievan Jaarsveld was led to the Lord directly through the witness of brother and sister Pitt, who have only been Christians for two years themselves, As I talked with Willie prior to his baptism, it x-jas evidentthat he well understood the significance of his decision for Christand he has since been most faithful in attendance at the Adult BibleClass and all other activities. Brother Willie has nc\-i already begunbringing II4. year old Andre Dupreez with him also, to help him come toChrist.

CHRISTi'4/S ^-aTriESS - The Christmas Season again affords us added opportunities for sharing the gospel. Hot only are our Juniors to presenttheir Play to the community on tx-jo nights at the church, but we havethe prospect of presenting it in the lecture theatre of the largeChildren's Hospital near here as well, and sharing tracts with the patients and staff. Our Gospel Guest Wight just prior to Christmas is toinclude a Tableau by these children also; and our newly formed choiris to sing at this and the Christmas day service. May the Lord: blessus—and you also—in every means for sharing His message.

BIBLE SCHOOL PICHICS - This is the month for our Annual Treat for curown Bible Scljool once again, and we are eagerly anticipating the excitement of the outing, the eats and the Christmas tree gifts. Inthat same week we will also be having a grand climax for our Extra Bible School at Vanguard Estate where our young people have been teaching some thirty eager youngsters each Sunday afternoon. Nearly halfof these have regularly learned the memory verses, and special awardswill be given to them. We have been thrilled with the benefits onboth sides from youth teaching youth,

CAMP EXPECTATIONS - Our grandest climax for the year for our youth isnow close upon us, with Camps for the Senior and Junior Youth—urgingthem to be strong in the Lord. Practically all our youth are planningon being there, so we anticipate a great time together with God's Word.This will be our first time to hold a full week for Junior Youth—andthey can hardly wait. Already tv/o of our boys: Frana Stoffberg andShaun van V/yh have told their Bible School Teacher—Honey Norman--thatthey are concerned about making decisions for Christ. We trust thatcamp will especially be a real help to them in this.

We continue to count on your prayers for us that we may Indeed beGod's instruments for winning and training all these precious souls inthe service of Christ; that they may know Him fully as one born to diefor them, and risen to reign in their hearts, God gave His Son forthis. You too have given—your love and aid—that we may make Himknox^n. May you be blessed, as we are blessed.

FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING -I trust that this series of 12 articlesof futher insig;hts into the nature and rv^^blems in our labors forChrist here has indeed helpe.d you to shave the load with us through

-over-

Yours in His glad service.

your prayers. Now as we come to the close of•the series, I would liketo share something of my views on my personal relationship to the situation here. Certainly I have been thrilled -with the many opportunities I have had to put into practice so much that I have learned. Ihave rejoiced to serve on a team with faithful co-workers. I havebeen stirred to praise God for the numbers of souls saved whom I havebaptised, I know I have grown through experience gained. Even thebuilding renovations are notable evidence of improvements. Nevertheless, as regards adequate evangelism _!£ spite of the color question,adequate relevance of our position as churches of Christ to Cape Town'sreligious situation, and adequate local leadership (as elders) in thecongregation, it still seems we are not much nearer a sufficient solution. Maybe I am expecting too much too soon, and perhaps the ultimateanswers will require yet more experience than I presently have. Pleasepray that we vrill yet do our best here for Christ.

FINANCIAL REPORT

NOVEMBER 1, I969, balanceRECEIPTS:

Beginner's Dept.Beginner's Dept. (birthday gift for Jenni)La Harpe C.C., 111.F.C.C., .Texhoma, Okla.Central C.C,, Ft. Smith, Ark.MarchbanksP.C.C., Texhoma, Okla.P.C.C,, St. Ann, Ko.IveyP.C.C., Sallisaw, Okla.MatlockRoark

Van De BinderRice

Central Women's Group #1Oakcrest C.C., Shreveport, La.

_ MaynardArcs,dia C.C,, KansasCrocker C.C., Mo.Total

TOTAL

EXPENSES:

SalaryPostageTotal

NOVEI^raER 30, 1969, balance

MISSIONARY FAMILY.John and Louise PulfordB 606 Forest HillMowbray, CapeSouth Africa

CAPE TOWN CHRISTIAN MISSIONBOX 5o5LA HARPE, ILLINOIS' 6li|.5o

Dk.( ^. AM

0 Lb

5.005.00

100.00

ij.6.0050.005.00

35.0010.00

5.0025.005.00

10.0015.0010.0025.0010.00

-10.00

60.00100.00531.00

l(.5o.oo8.39

1;58.39

531.00531.93

U58.39

FORWARDING AGENTM/M M.R, BiceLa Harpe, 111.

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