Scott & Julile rerguson Jan Williams 20 James Street Countryside Christian Church Buckie Banffshire AB5 IRL , A IVO 2735 HE 36th Terr. Scotland M. Rjjrm.1 Topeka. Ks. 66617 VOIXJME 1 June, 1986 NUMBER 1 THE WORD IN SCOTLAND Greetings from Scotland1 Yes, we finally made it! After leaving frcm Tulsa the morning of i^ril 26th, having a long layover in New York, a long, dull flight across the Atlantic, and another layover in London, we arrived in Aberdeen, Scot land, the aftemocr. of J^^ril 27th. Sam Alathia Eurton vvsrs thsre to meet us and take us to Buckie. We had just enough time to tidy up before the evening service. After the short service, we went straight to bed and slept for about 12 hours. The house we are staying in belongs to Dale &LeeAnn Winters, a couple v4io is working tenporarily here in Buckie. Ihey are back in the States on furlough for avdiile and have graciously permitted us to use their house until they return. The people here in Buckie are very friendly and helpful. We've already been invited to dinner several times. However, in all of Great Britain, I believe that the dialect spoken in this inmediate area is the hardest to understand. We're beginning to get used to it though. I think we'll wait another week or tvro before we shop for a car, as we're allowing ourselves time to get used to the idea of driving on the left side of the street, and the right side of the car. Not only that, but the roads are narrower, too! We haven't made a trip to the southern part of the country yet, and probably won't until we purchase a car. However, we did take advantage of the Big May Day holiday and took a trip north into the Highlands. The Colorado-like streams and the lochs (lakes) dotted with tiny islands were incredibly beautiful. Although the drizzle came and went at inter vals throughout the afternoon, some dazzling effects were produced v^en the sun vrould break through a mass of cloiads and shine \pon a golden, snow-capped moimtain in the distance. And they tell me it's even pret tier when the heather is in bloom. A Bible st\js3Y is held on Tuesday nights at the Burton's house for non- Christians. I believe that there are several people in the study vAio are close to making decisions for the Lord. A man named Robert Caudle (from Indiana, a graduate of CBS) is staying with the Burton's and is preparing to move to Inverness to do evangelis tic vrork there. Also, around the first of June there is a group of half a dozen students fron Ozark Christian College coming to work with Sam for nine weeks. COUNTRYSIDE CHRISTIAn CHURCH 2735 N.E. 36th Terr. Topeka, Ks. 66617 We are pleased to report the recent addition of several new financial partners! Of our original goal of $1,500 monthly, we are currently at $1,150. We are always happy to add additional churches and individuals to the team! We wish to thank all of you again vAio were so kind to us during our traveling to various churches. Your prayers, sincere words of encourage ment, and expressions of love have helped, and will continue to help, ease our transition into this new culture. We'd certainly love to hear from anyone v^o'd like to write. We pronise to answer your letters. You can reach us at the address at the top of the newsletter, or through our Forwar(^g Agent. If you write to us directly, please send your letter Air Mail; otherwise it takes about six weeks to get here! Prayer Requests; 1. Pray for non-Christians in Buckie, especially for Vic &I^a, Jeanie &Willie, and Margaret. 2. For Alathia Burton's health, 3. For our continued guidance and direction. 4. For a Bible study v^ch we will be starting in our hcire on Wednesday evenings. 5. For the interns, that their travel may be safe. In Christ's Name, Scott & Julie Fran the Forwarding Agent: Postage for letters to Scotland is 44^ per h oz. Most letters can go for 44<;:; larger cards and letters require 88<:. Letters take about 5-6 days. Air Mail. MISSION TO SCOTLAND COUNTRYSIDE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2735 N.E, 36th Terr. Topeka, Ks. 66617 Address Correction Requested NON-PROFIT ORQ. U.S. POSTAGE PAID GRANTVILLE, KS. Permit #1 MISSION MISSIONARIES: rORWARDIMQ AQEMT: Scott &Julile Ferguson * Jan Williams 20 James Street Countryside Christian Church Buckie Banffshire AB5 IRL C A IVX 2735 I^E 36th Terr. Scotland K R^rm.1 li-T Topeka, Ks. 66617 VOUUME 1 July, 1986 NUMBER 2 THE WORD m SCOTLAND Dear Friends, A great deal has h^pened since last time we wrote. After sort of "easing in" the first month, things have shifted into high gearl The church in Buckie has entered into its building program recently. The small facility has been hindering growth of the church, so it is being expanded. The sunmer team fron Ozark Christian College is here new and they are really into the swing of things. Last week, we all conducted a door- to-door religious survey of Buckie. The main purpose of the survey was to seek out those in the catrnunity vrould be interested in hcme Bible studies. The results were well worth the ridicule, hostility, ferocious dogs and slaimied doors that we faced. About thirty solid contacts were established. I'll let you krof^ in future newsletters of the decisions made by those people. The Qiurch of Scotland held its General Assembly several weeks ago on national television. Itost of the discussion was centered around moral and political issues, upon which th^ took, generally speaking, a very liberal stand (e.g. abortion). The most enlightening speech was made by a church historian, vdio stated that if the present decline in membership continues, in forty-five years there will be no more Church of Scotland. Why does this not surprise me? Because the clergy and most of the laity no longer believe that the entire Bible is the Wbrd of God! This can be backed up by direct statements from the Church of Scotland ministers, as well as by our survey in Buckie. And the churches \jp north have always been nore conservative than the ones in the south of Scotland. The denise of the state church in forty-five years? I believe that's a very liberal estimate1 (pun intended) Vfe've finally found a car. It's a 1981 Ford Cortina. It's a popular model here, but there is no parallel to it in the U. S. The mileage is below average and it runs well. I've been sharing the preaching responsibilities quite a bit lately. I've just got to renorber to speak slowly and clearly, without using any American slang terms 1 In a few weeks, I' 11 be leading a na^ Bible study in Buckie, made up mainly of the people we met vihlle surveying. The cur rent Bible study in our home is going well. Many prayers have been answered lately and Jeanie Adam (on last iTonth's prayer list) has decided to becane a Christian. By the time you read this newsletter she will have been baptized into Christ. Hallelujahl COUNTRYSIDE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2735 IN.E. 36th Terr. Topeka, Ks. 66617 We thank those vdio've written, and ask those vdio haven't, to do so. (We miss all of you badly!) And lastly, we thank everyone involved in the V.B.S. in CXf^asso, Oklahoma. You are very special to us, and we thank God for each and every one of you. Prayer Requests; 1. Pray for Jeanie Mam in her nev walk with the lord. 2. For Vic & Myra, Margaret, and especially Willie, who all need to itake decisions for Christ. 3. For Alathia Burton's health. In mid-July, she'll be going to London to see a specialist. 4. In general, that the Holy Spirit will oonvict the country of Scotland of sin. In His Service, Scott & Julie From the Forwarding Agent; P.S. A few days after mailing the newsletter to me, Scott and Julie called, so excited about new developtents in Forres. Last week, they did similar svirvey work there as they had done in Buckie. One lady had been praying that soneone would COTie to talk with her, vjho really believed the Bible. They found a good number interested in home Bible studies. They also had a public showing of the film, "The God Makers". As a result of the survey and the interest shown in the film, they planned to hold an afternoon meeting last Sunday in a rented hall in Forres, with Sam preach ing. They also reported the news that they've found a place to live until ^ey relocate in the southern part of the country. They have a trailer in a court located half-way between Buckie and Forres (about 16 miles from Buckie). They will move in around July 5, when the Winters' return from furlough. They were pleased to be able to use the Winters' hate until now. Their new address is 85 Ashgrove, Elgin, SODTLAND. If any of you wDuld like to receive a copy of the 1st and 2nd quarter's financial report, please let me know. I'll be happy to send you one. Mission TO SCOTLAND COUNTRYSIDE CHRISTIAN ClfURCtl 2735 N.E. 36th Terr. Topeka, Ks. 66617 Address Correction Requested NON-PROFIT ORO. U.S. POSTAGE PAID QRANTVILLE, KS. Permit #1 Iforizons Editorial Office Box 2427 Knoxville, TN 37901 MISSION MISSIOMARIES: TQ FORWARDiriQ AQEriT: Scott & JuHle Ferguson Jan Williams 20 James Street Countryside Christian Church Buckie Banffshlrc AB5 IRL A]Vf\ 2735 ME 36th Terr. Scotland M. T Topeka, Ks. 66617 VOLUME 1 August, 1986 NUMBER 3 THE WORD IN SCOTLAND Dear Friends, Hello againl "This past nonth has been the busiest yet. We only spent a total of a few days in our new hone this nonth. For the last two v/eeks we've been working in cairps. The first canp was for the area kids, and was held on the grounds of a castle. I have been helping with the teaching, recreation, and preaching during both weeks. Several kids vAio attended the first week of canp had never been in church before. It was exciting to see all the learning taking place. In fact one girl, after being told about Jesus' return, exclaimed, "He's coming back?! I didn't know that. Boy I hope it's this year," Oddly enough the canpers* favorite game at recreation time was a rather novel new discovery American football! The other canp I mentioned is a family canp in Eng land. We've had a chance to meet several of our co-laborers in Britain. Even though the weeks have been extremely tiring, we've both enjoyed ourselves and have learned as well as taught. Imtediately following the second week of camp, we'll be holding a week of Holiday Bible Club (Vacation Bible School) at the Buckie Church of Christ, Holiday Bible Club is a perennial favorite of the Buckie kids and is a good way to meet their parents. We've mentioned Robert Caudle before, vdio cane over about the same time as we did, and the work he's planning to start in Inverness. At the beginning of this month, we spent a week along with the Ozark Chris tian college interns and surveyed a big chunk of the city. Several people were found sincerely want to study the Bible. By the time you get this newsletter, they will have had their first meeting. Praise the Lord! So far we've had a nonth of Sunday meetings in Forres. Numbers have been at about 40 every week, and each week there are some new faces in the crowd. Until we outgrow it, we are meeting in the old courthouse which we are able to rent for 3 pounds (approximately $4.50) each Sun day. Not only that, but the cannanity center across the street is at our disposal during the worship hour free of charge in vrfiich we ^Id our children's program. The m^ibers are excited about this because it frees up ainost all of the offerings for outreach, including support for a foreign missionary! God is doing a mighty work here. COUNTRYSIDE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2735 N.E. 36th Terr. Topeka, Ks. 66617 Prayer Requests; 1. Pray that our Holiday Bible Club will be a great success. Dates are August 4th through 8th. 2. Pray for the vrork in Inverness that is just beginning, and especially for Robert Caudle, as he is our only vrorker there. 3. Continue praying for Alathia Burton's health. Her trip to the doctor in London was soiEitot helpful, but she's still not in very good health. 4. Pray for the new Forres Christian Fellowship, especially for Mike Innes and Jiirrny Fraser vto are strong leaders in the congregation. 5. Continue praying for those v^on we've mentioned in past novsletters need to make decisions for the Lord. "Thank you for all your sipport and prayers. We miss you. In Him, Scott & Julie From the Forwarding Agent: We now have their oonplete new address (\^ch includes the city code): 85 Ashgrove Elgin IVSO lUT Scotland, U. K. They don't have a phone yet; they haven't been hone long enough to have one installed1 Please be in prayer for Scott's Grandrrother Ferg\ason, vAio recently suffered a heart attack and stroke in Muskogee, Oklahcam. MISSION TO SCOTLAND COUNTRYSIDE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2735 N.E. 36th Terr. Topeka, Ks. 66617 Address Correction Requested HDrizons Editorial Office Box 2427 Knoxville, TN 37901 INON'PROriT ORQ. U.S. POSTAGE PAID QRANTVILLE, KS. Permit HI MISSION SERVICES ASSOCIATION For office use only: PERSONAL FILE FORM Date Sent; Date Hec'd: 0 ' information from this form will appear in Horizons and other infor- Thisform is preparedto helpyougiveaccurate backgroundinforma- mation formats published by Mission Services Association. tion about yourself and your mission work. Please type or print clearly *Do not abbreviate *Please do not write on this form anything other than that requested. Attach extra sheets for additional information you may want to provide. This is not an application form. It is not an official form endorsing you and your work. It is simply a worksheet designed to help us publicize your work that may help produce new friends for you, prayers and financiai assistance, if any questions seem too personal or seem offensive to you, please feel free to leave them blank. ..... Sft. s {Month Day Year) Name ScoH- ^SO 1^ First Name Middle Name Last name Spell out all rtames Complete address on field ieid: /IsL^roye. ,zT/jfV, jUT ScaHU (Number Street - City - State Zip nomfler Country) Phone number on field: |p Qgge of Emergency call # : Ask for: _ {First Middle Last name and address) 6rfC^ jO Oi^TSb^Ok Your complete address while In USA: (Number Street City - Slate Zip) C^IS) nhnnfl niimhpr ^72-/7rr Your USA phone number: area code ^ ^ y phone number Name and address of LIvinglink church or churches: CXr'tS^gji. QLi/rcJ/^ Number &Street {Fwnameot church) X /" t City State Zip / (Fall name ol church) City: State Zip Number & Street Names and addresses of other sponsoring churches whose elders recommend you: ^ FiM C(.r',5ha^ CLvrck Number &Street S/- AJ- (Fullnameof church) ^ j / / .^r ^ ^ City: OuJf^Sfo g^g^g 2ip (Full name of church) Number & Street City: State Zip Please send letters of recommendation from the elders in your sponsoring churches which will encourage other churchestosupportyourmissionary work. Certainly the words of these elders will help to convince others regarding the worthiness of your mission work. Please help MSA to spread your news through HORIZONS by sending these elders' letters from your sponsoring churches as soon as possible. MSAwill be happy to help you contact these elders if you will send the full Please $ketch a map directing vltltora to your kicatlon on the miwion field. addresses of the churches. Recommendations by Christian Leaders: (List names here and enclose acopy of each letter.) 5^^ fiT Name: City: _ Name City Number & Street State Number & Street State Place of Birth fWumber Street) ^ C* Date of birth J-^ ^ J-f 6 S (Number & Street) (Month) (Add date of arrival (Day) (Year) Zip Zip State Zip and naturalization date (Mortth) (Day) (Year) if applicable.) (Year) (Month) (Day) Where baptized? f'nr ^ Da^e City State OkK(^ Zip On an extra sheet please describe any details regarding your conversion which you might care to mention.. MARITAL STATUS: Married Single Divorced Widowed Please give the complete name of your husband or the maiden name of your wife L^f\r\Z lA/if(i^tus Date of marriage ^^, I(S^ Where married? Cknifi Tof^k^j ks (Month) (Day) (Year) Who solemnized your wedding? List children by full name giving the place, birthday, month and yearinthe order ofyourchildren'sbirth days. (If your children have been adopted please indicate.) In case you are single, please list your brothers and sisters by name in this space. > Place of birth Month, Day Year Please list places of previous Christian service and v^hat service you did as a brief career summary. Give approximate dates: Place Position Service Dates EDUCATION (high schooi and later): ^ ... I. X Degrees granted and date Name of school Location Number of years ^^ist honorary degrees) 0\A}CtS^O Scjeol /ji^OiSio ^0k ^ ^^ Q2iirk BHI^ Cdlf^ ^Mo ^2. S^cLti&^ cf ^(LllciJ! What influenced you to become amissionary? /pu 7^ Sp/nf, ^ /a 4ia4- cr^lir. What is your purpose in missions? Or what do you hope to accomplish on the mission field? Your own explanation in some detail might be influential in leading others into full-time service. (Use extra sheets if you need more space): cUurcIs j Describe briefly in outline form the nature of your daily duties on the field:*^ J S^tu.e>Y^f J fAd^f(s A HOA- Which of the following terms most nearly describes your missionary status? Evangelist Bible College Teacher Bible Reader Public School Teacher Pilot Homemaker Doctor Nurse Social Worker Music Teacher Radio ministry Radio follow-up Christian Service Camp Linguistics Maintenance of mission equipment Maintenance Benevolent Office Work Production of Bible Correspondence Courses Production of Christian literature in the National Language Village Evangelism Name other: Languages you know (fluent/non-fluent) PARENTS: Father's name and his home address: A (First - h^dle . - Lesl name) Living Deceased Number &Street Sj^^ City . State ' Zip Phone (716)772-llTC Mig nrniipatinn Sck^O ls he aChHstian? Yes No Br\oa(ykKr\ . What positions of leadership has he held in the local church? . Sld.e.f , Svs\.(P^ S^Lcal teAclor What Christian service does he now/ do? ^ ei^av<. Mother's full maiden name gupk (First Middle Last name) Living ^ Deceased Number &Street nity /^Ll^SCf) state 7ip Is she a Christian? Yes No Her occupation if employed outside the home J What leadership positions or Christian service has she rendered to the local church? L^tl^ Do you have relatives in mission vk^ork? Yes No If so, please list their names, location, kinship and details on a separate sheet v^rith a brief explanation of their missionary activity. FORWARDING AGENT: ^ J Mame Al-^ry 6Uil/faM/ ^ (First ^ Middle ' Last name. (First Middle Last name. Happlicable, Hat both Mr. and Mrs. full names.) Number and Street //f . City State zip ^^^17 Phone Where attend church? G^yJ-rplA CLn^fjd^ M. ,,horQtrpqt ^7^^^ State What duties are performed by the forwarding agent? fO-Qcrd^j Should money be sent to the forwarding agent only? Does the forwarding agent receive asalary? ^6 In what form should funds be sent? ^ Please give the full name of the mission: M "f^Sccf^iUA^ Does the mission have official tax exempt status? _ m Please give details of HOW checks should be written to this mission: ^ d^Sl'^_c(\iA.^ t^La> -for/ Iffunds are to be sent directly to the missionary on the mission field, please explain the details of HOWto do it, so we can give your explanation to HORIZONS readers and others who may inquire.. Mission Services Association is depending upon you to keep her informed regarding your missionary activity. Thanks so very much; you are the BEST source for your information we know, so you are a vital partner. If you have additional information that you think will be helpful to the staff of MSAIn preparing news stories about your ministry, please feel free to send It. MSA is depending upon you. Thanks. MISSION SERVICES ASSOCIATION For office use only: PERSONAL FILE FORM 1 n in' Date Sent: Date Rec'd: Information from this form will appear in Horizons and other infor- This form is prepared to help you give accurate background informa- mation formats published by Mission Services Association. tion about yourself and your mission work. Please type or print clearly 'Do not abbreviate 'Please do not write on this form anything other than that requested. Attach extra sheets for additional information you may want to provide. This is not an application form. It is not an official form endorsing you and your work. It is simply a worksheet designed to help us publicize your work that may help produce new friends for you, prayers and financial assistance. If any questions seem too personal or seem offensive to you, please feel free to leave them blank. i: ^ i Date: (Month Day Year) mA Name in full J IA \o Lunr?/!/ Ferz] //son Spell out all names First Name Mitf^ie Name test complete address on field: ^5 n Mor^ljSll irg. HV30 lUT iand (NufTmr Street - """-Cify Slate Zipnumtter - Country) Phone number on field: |n Case of Emergency call #: C9 j&^ I "75$ Ask for; Dric^ - 103 W. Sj: QuJASSO DjC -7^055 (First - Middle name and Address) Your complete address while in USA: C Q^OVC ) (Number - Street - City - State Zip) Your USA phone number: area 1^5 phone number Name and address of Livinglink church or churches: C0UJ/itr-i'jSid^6hti'shayi dhixrch Number &street ^'735 NB. Terr^^cc^ (Full narfn/ol church) City State ^ Zip ^ / ~7 Number & Street (Full name of church) City: State Zip Names and addresses of other sponsoring churches whose elders recommend you: fini dMnSham C^kur-ch Number &street I O^OO Sir N. (Full name of church) City: 0\aJC*-S SO State Zip ~7^0SS (Full name ol church) Number & Street City: State Zip Please send letters of recommendation from the elders in your sponsoring churches which will encourage other churches to support your missionary work. Certainly the words of these elders will help to convince others regarding the worthiness of your mission work. Please help MSA to spread your news through HORIZONS by sending these elders' letters from your sponsoring churches as soon as possible. MSA will be happy to help you contact these elders if you will send the full addresses of the churches. Recommendations by Christian Leaders: {List names here and enclose a copy of each letter.) Name: J Nu"b^i^& Street Please tketch a map directing visitor* to your locallon on the mission field City: Name City _ State Number & Street State Place of Birth f^jty "'TppC (Number & Street) Date of birth Ft-b- (Month) l. (Day) <^4 (Year) Zip Zip State K c Zip (Add date of arrival and naturalization date (Mor}th) (Day) (year) (Year) if applicable.) (Month) (Day) Where baptized? C-kriSh^CK (Ihu^M 0 Date ;97V C- OJrl c lf,h. /}I.D T Zip City State On an extra sheet please describe any details regarding your conversion which you might care to mention., MARITAL STATUS: Married X Single Divorced Widowed Please give the complete name of your husband or the maiden name of your wife F/srau.^/7p Date of marriage (Month) (Day) (Yoar) &Ic^- pkrv' CMjxrck led? irrptkCL K^ Where married? Who solemnized your wedding? M Listchildren byfull name givingthe place, birthday, month and year inthe order of your children's birthdays. (Ifyour children have been adopted please indicate.) Incase you are single, please list your brothers and sisters by name in this space. Name ( 1/1 CTVU ^ Place of birth Month, Day Year Please list places of previous Christian service and what service you did as a brief career summary. Give approximate dates: Service Dates Place Position EDUCATION (high school and later): Name of school Location cWwftM \hm Sltof -Jo^jikcv^Ki /%aric Bihb JcrfiiH ,/nD What influenced you to become a missionary? IA /Vjng-Hdr) nbnyfr.h oyi( uldjij- Number of years 3 lATS, 2^ u //Im ku^bund^ 'S n(rr& Degrees granted and date (List honorary degrees) hi/j ti se-h /i'O I Mf?l cMi. j I h'Pi'CCLhf cf BibifO/il Litdrahu-t sHiM, S-hth's-^ica. What is your purpose In missions? Or what do you hope to accomplish on the mission field? Your own explanation in some detail might be Influential In leading others into full-time service. (Use extra sheets if you need more space): 5eina houJ apaJMt^ fV Sods. LOarzt a j^rmjina ^rj-nd- p^opi/^ ^ ~ I ^ Bibli fo -trUd^ X uscu-lcL llke^ % . I n I - . ^ - 71 - 1 . , I . <. A In i n^N I . I ^ A 1 o.--r 1/1W < . W no hi sei^ dht-i<'-hOJi^ o-nd non-ilhn^Ha-idS iv UMd-infitna Hiiy Describe briefly in outline form the nature of your dally duties on the field: Woriii'n^ u;/ yoiii-h/'hea(i^'M : -7^ rl^rica.! railing Which of the following terms most nearly describes your missionary status? Evangelist Bible College Teacher Bible Reader Public School Teacher Homemaker X Doctor Nurse Social Worker Music Teacher ministry Radio follow-up Christian Service Camp Linguistics Maintenance of Pilot Radio mission equipment Maintenance Benevolent Office Work Production of Bible Production of Christian literature in the National Language Village Correspondence Courses Evangelism Name other: Languages you know (fluent/non-fluent) 11 ^h PARENTS: Father's name and his home address; \\ Number &Street A/- [dAhir^ Living City _ Deceased State 7ip UisU {1 Phone ^^15) His occupation f^yp^AA.h'\rt ' Is he a Christian? Yes No What positions of leadership has he held In the local church? -el^g^ What Christian service does he novt/ do? ^(? Mother's full maiden name Nvojr\A \cju ^-hr//u^ Living City _ Deceased Is she a Christian? Yes (First Middle Last name) Number &Street C.SCLW^-^ /X^O1/^ ^ State Zip Phone No Her occupation If employed outside the home What leadership positions or Christian service has she rendered to the local church? 11 Do you have relatives in mission vt/ork? Yes . No v/ If so, please list their names, location, kinship and details on a separate sheet vt^ith a brief explanation of their missionary activity. FORWARDING AGENT: , ffiref - Middle - Last name. Happlicabla, list both Mr. and Mrs. Ml names.) Number and Street ^ ^ tlM.I NT: ^ Mzurij Wflli^tmS State Zip City Thy^-^k 0^ Phone (^9 l3 ) XBjj) "OLpI I Where attend church? TSU-K frij &C^.lT'llWaM ^^A^UTzJa (Full name ofohurch) ^ Number &Street 2.^5^ 0jty CX^ state Zip What duties are performed by the forwarding agent? booli c-\^icll.( Should money be sent to the forwarding agent only? Does the forwarding agent receive asalary? tLQ In what form should funds be sent? pf^^reiTClhi^ chJCK Please give the full name of the mission: M| I :d Does the mission have official tax exempt status? Q_(2_ Please give details of HOW checks should be written to this mission: Civlri'&h^ CUuJ^thci-*^ci (4^.^1/1 Cl Cio're/ !> Po'^ -fp If funds are to be sent directly to the missit>nary on tte mission field, please explain the details of HOWto do it, so we can give your explanation to HORIZONS readers and others who may inquire. Mission Services Association is depending upon you to keep her informed regarding your missionary activity. Thanks so very much; you are the BEST source for your information we know, so you are a vital partner. If you have additional information that you think will be helpful to the staff of MSA in preparing news stories about your ministry, please feel free to send it. MSA is depending upon you. Thanks. Horizons # Other (Oct. 21, 1986 by \rm) Title Ferguson In Scotland / copy Page Job Page _ (Pict\ire Scott and Julie Ferguson aiJrived^ in Scotland April 27, 1986. They iwere welcomed by Sam and Alathia Burton who helped them with a general orientation to Scotland and the people. Their strafcegy called for a few months of work in Buckle, Scotland with the Sam Burtons, then eventually relocate in the Glasgow/Edinburgh metropolitan area where 75% of the counbry's over five million people live. Their duties include: preaching, teaching classes, leading Bible studies, working with sumjner camps and with vacation Bible schools (called Holiday Bible Club, there]|. Scott summerizes it well:" My purpose in miss is to plant and build up New Testament churches, as many as possible in lifetime." Scott Alan Ferguson was born February 1, 1963 at Muskogee, Okla. to Brice Glenn Sr. and Mrs. Barbara ^ean Burk Ferguson. Brice is an elder land teacher, Barbara is a school teadher and choir leader. Scott completed high school in three years at Owasso, Qkla. He had four years in Ozark Bible Oolle^ (now, O^iark Christian Gollegft), Jrtplin ions (Page - 2 - Ferguson In Scotland - Oct. 21, 1986 by WSM) Horizons # Title Copy Page Other E P Mo. where he was graduated with t%e B.A. degree I c in biblical literature in May, 1945- ^ started preaching in February, 1986 in Missouri, Just before his junior iyear, Scott did a summer internship witii the "Go Ye" Chapel Mission in New York City area. (Phis couple is recommended ihighlpr by the elders in their home churches: First Christian Church, Owasso, Okla- where Scott was ordained in A^ril, and Countryside Christian Church, Kans. who provide their forwarding agenjb and services. Mrs. Julie lynne Williams Fergus was born February 8, 1964 in TopQka, K^s. to Myron Dean and Mrs. Mary Janice Stripple Williams. Myron is sin elder and works Topek IBM. Jan is a clerk, teacher andicoxms serving as their forwarding agents Jul was graduated from high school in-three years at topeka, Kans. in 1982. She ha three years in Ozark Bible College, Joplin, Mo. where she was graduated with a certlificate of biblical literature in May, 1985- Jtulie married Scott on June 1, 1985 in Countrlyside Christian Church, Topeka, Kans. with La Maddux officiating. Their mutual inter in missions led them to choose Sr-otlanti ft985 a, on for elor ie nny est Job Page (Page - 3 - Ferguson In Scotland - Oct. 21, 1986 by WEM) Horizons # Title Copy Page Other as a place to serve togetber, Ju|ie writes: 1 c "Seeing bow apathy for God's Wordlis glowing Job Page and that people no longer believe Bible to be true - I would like tp see Christians rjramrff and non-Christians ali come to understand the Truth." One fir time camper this summer after bein^ told about Jesus' Return exclaimed:" He coming back?! I didn't know thatJ Boy I hope it's this year," Sunday services were started in July, 1986 at Torres meeting in tlie old co\irthouse(rental about $4.50 each Sund and attendance averages about 40 each w the eatire (Her underscore) They need $1500.00 per month for living operating expenses. They went on faith tee st ay) eek. and with about $1,150.00 pledged and l^rustiig that the full amount would come. Funds for this new church work should be sent to: Mission to Scotland, Jan Williams Christian Church, 2735 N.E. 36th ierr., Topeka, KS 66617, phone(913)2B6-o471. Their field address is: Sccitt an Julie Ferguson, 85 Ashgrove, Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 lUT, Scotland, K. phone O343-495O8. : The End ^ 1 Counbryside MISSION ^.9, MISSIONARIES: TQ FORWARDiriQ AQEriT: Scott & Julile Ferguson Jan Williams 20 James Street Countryside Christian Church Buckie Banffshire AB5 IRL A 1\ Y\ 2755 ME 36th Terr. Scotland M. Ti-T Topeka, Ks. 66617 VOLUME 1 Septentier, 1986 NUMBER 4 THE WORD IN SCOTLAND Dear Frierds, Things are certainly quieter now that the interns have gone hcsre. The Holiday Bible Club (V.B.S.) was a tremendous success. New records v^re set for both the attendance and the offering, and many proud par ents showed up for the closing service. It should take us a couple of weeks to make calls on everybody who came vto is unchurched? we've also got a substantial backlog of calls to make of people we contacted over the previous couple of months. Even without all the other everyday duties, these calls should keep us busy for avdiile. Scotland certainly has no shortage of unchurched people. While listening to my favorite B.B.C. radio station the other day at morning news time, I heard an interesting but alarming bit of information con cerning the state of the church. The B.B.C., v^ch is so proud of its reputation for being accurate and unbiased, said the following: "In Britain, on any given Sunday, only 3% of the people will be in church. In fact, only 15% will ever go, for any occasion. Of the 3%, under one- half consider themselves 'converted'." Those are the facts, straight from the horse's mouth. In the next few days, I'll be taking an overnight trip to the Glas gow area to "spy out the land." The overv^elming majority of the Scottish people live in the Greater Glasgow area. Thus, I believe that if any great revival is to begin in Scotland, it must begin there. We have made sore very ambitious plans for a large-scale church-planting strategy. Scotland must be reclaimed for Jesus Christ. It can and will be accomplished. You'll be hearing a good deal more about this later, but for now, if you want more details, you'll have to write us directly. Two wciren v^o love the lord, Anna & Rosemary, have been baptized in the last month. They are both Church of Scotland ladies and both chose to remain in the church. They became convinced of their need to obey the Lord in baptism as a iresult of sinply studying the Bible, and as a result of Jeanie Mam's influence and friendship. They realized we were not out to steal good n:o)ers from other congregations, but the Church of Christ sirrply afforded them an opportunity unavailable in their own church. We praise the Lord for these two ladies and the witness they will have. COUNTRYSIDE CHRISTIAn CHURCH 2735 FM.E. 36th Terr. Topeka, Ks. 66617 Vte enjoyed the visit frcm Julie's brother and sister-in-law, Jeff & Ingrid Williams, all the way from St. Louis. In September we'll be visited by Julie' s parents, Myron & Jan (our forwarding agent). We look forward to that. Now for a bit of trivia. Did you know that the average British person drinks 3,7 cups of (hot) tea, daily? Most of the one's we've spoken to find the idea of "iced tea" repulsive1 Prayer Requests; 1. For the work in Inverness, viiich is having trouble getting off the ground, especially because of lack of a suitable meeting place. 2. For those we've mentioned before v^o are close to becoming Christians, especially f^ra and Willie. 3. For God's guidance and wisdcm in our plans concerning Glasgow. 4. For Anna and Rosemary, two precious ladies vdio've recently been irrmersed. In Christ, Soott & Julie Fran the Forwarding Agent; Needless to say, we're very much looking forward to our visit with Scott & Julie1 The only thing that vrould make it better vrould be to take Scott's parents cilong, too. It will be great to see them in their new surroundings, and meet all the people we've been hearing about in their newsletters and personal letters. We also hope to be "put to work" seme vMle we're there. Incoming checks from supporters will be depos ited Wiile we're gone, but I will wait until I return to send receipt letters. MISSION TO SCOTLAND COUNTRYSIDE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2735 N.E. 36th Terr. Topeka, Ks. 66617 Address Correction Requested fforizons Editorial Office Box 2427 Knoxville, TN 37901 MOP4-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID GRANTVILLE. KS. Permit #1 MISSION MISSIOHARIES: ^ fORWARDinQ AQEMT: Scott &Julie Ferguson A Jan Williams 85 Ashgrove Countryside Christian Church Elgin IV30 lUT A]VT\ 2735 riE 36th Terr. Scotland. U.K. R Topeka. Ks. 66617 VOHJME 1 October, 1986 NUMBER 5 THE WORD m SCOTLAND Dear Friends, Greetings from Scotland. You may have noticed that this newsletter is a little late in coming. That's because we've been running around non-stop for most of the month. This was due partly to the visit paid to us by Julie's parents, I^ron and Jan Williams. We certainly enjoyed their visit. We took advantage of sane of the unusually decent weather and showed them around much of Scotland. When it was time for them to go, we drove them down to London. It was the first time we'd seen any thing in London besides the inside of the airport. We crammed a great deal of sightseeing into the day and a half we were there, taking in many of the usual tourist sights. Anyone vdio is passing through Scot land, or just wants to come visit, is more than welcome to stay with us anytime. All those v^o normally assist in the Sunday services took vacations last month, so Myron and nyself led all six services for the two weeks he was here. Julie has been teaching a young kids' class herself during the Forres worship hour. I don't envy her one bit, because the kids are terribly oiergetic and like nothing better than to run around laughing and yelling! Also, Julie and Alathia Burton are planning a big Vfcanen's Clinic in F^ruary for the women in Buckie and Forres. Speaking of kids, Jeanie Adam has, by herself, started a teen fellowship in Buckie. After only a fev weeks, it's averaging 12-14 kids. That's fantasticI Most of those young people are not associated with any church. This sort of outreadi by such a young Christian can serve as an exaitple to us all. We enjoyed our trip to Glasgow. The big city is quite a change frcffn these small towns in the North. Glasgow, I think, could best be oonpared to St. Louis, Missouri, for several reasons. First of all, it is a major industrial city built on the banks of a river. Also, Glasgcw is a huge, sprawling metropolis which is undergoing much renovation and is being heavily promoted. Much of the city is also dirty and rundcwn. The shifting of society away fron an industrial base, tovard a high technology base, has taken a great toll on Glasgow, as the unenroloyment figures unmistakably indicate. COUINTRYSIDE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2735 Pf.E. 36th Terr. Topeka, Ks. 66617 Since Julie and I first decided to come to Scotland, it's always been our intention to move to Glasgow. Right now we're trying to decide when to move; either right away, or to continue waiting. Please pray for us in maJcing this big decision. Prayer requests; 1. Pray for the Buckie Teen Fellcwship, that it may have fruitful out reach. 2. Pray that the Forres group will gain seme more cormitted members, as several of those vto meet there are on the fringe. 3. Willie is now stiacfying the Bible on his cwn. Pray that the Spirit will convict him of his need to follow Christ. 4. Pray for Julie and me, concerning our aforementioned decision. In Christ, Scott & Julie Fran tlie Forwarding Agent: It was a joy for us to experience firsthand the land and people of Scot land! (And especially to get to spend time with Julie & Scott!) The people with wliom Julie St Scott work are even rrore beautiful than the country. It was a privilege to study, worship and fellowship with tliose v^on we've heard about in the newslettersnow we can visualize faces and personalities when we pray for them! Fran v^at we observed and ex perienced in the short time we were there, the Scottish people are very warm and friendly. (Even if it does sound like they're speaking in a foreign language at times in the North!) MISSION TO SCOTLAND COUINTRYSIDE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2735 N.E. 36th Terr. Topeka, Ks. 66617 Address Correction Requested Horizons Editorial Office Box 2427 Khoxville, TN 37901 INOIN-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID GRArfTVILLE, KS. Permit fil MISSION MISSIONARIES: TfJ rORWARDinQ AQEMT: Scott & Julie Ferguson Jan Williams 85 Ashgrove Countryside Christian Church SCOTLAND 2735 ME 36th Terr. Scotland, U.K. "w w m.x Topeka, Ks. 66617 ynrnMR i November, 1986 NUI4BER 6 THE WORD m SCOTLAND Dear Friends in Christ, Sumnnertime is ikw officially over. The days are getting shorter and colder. The brilliant colors of the trees and grass are beginning to turn brcwn. But the excitement and activity here is refreshing. Julie and a few other W3nsn from the church have begun a wanen's Bible study on Monday nights at the Burton's hane. Ihis stu<^ is designed to meet the special needs of vonen, and if the first meeting is any indication, it will be a great success. Sam Burton is in America this month trying to raise funds for the Buckie church building. He's also trying to recruit people for some special programs ccsning up in the next few years, vdiich you'll be hear^ ing more about in a later bulletin. I've been doing a couple of radio programs lately on the conrnunity radio station in Buckie. The programs go into the nursing hcme, the hospital, and the high school. This is only a tenporary duty, but hope fully scrne good will core out of it. I play all sorts of Christian music and read Scripture. Although the listening audience is quite small, I know for sure that some vto listen are not Christians. The church at Forres has planned some social activities for the purpose of outreach. Ihe first such activity was the shewing of a current itovie with free refreshments. Several non-Christians shewed i:^), and seemed to enjoy it. There was no sermon or plug for the church given, just good fun. Most people in the ccrmiuni-tY still feel very threatened by the new church group and a little suspicious. Julie and I have been here six months now. We feel pretty comfort able with the culture here and have grwn to love the Scottish people. We'd liJce to thank everyone viio has been so faithful in their prayers and financial support. We welccme your involvement. This ministry is a partnership, and the role of our supporters is as iirportant as our role as missionaries. We recognize that and praise God for the many dear people vdio have joined with us to spread the Word in Scotland. COUNTRYSIDE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2735 N.E. 36th Terr. Topeka, Ks. 66617 Prayer Requests; 1. Pray for Deanna, vAio began her walk with Christ just last week in Buckie. 2. For the gathering of the necessary funds to finish the Buckie church building. 3. Several voren at Forres have husbands vdio are not at all synpathetic towards the faith of their wives. 4. Continued guidance for us concerning our relocation. Yours in His Service, Scott & Julie From the Forwarding Agent; If any of you ever need Scott and Julie's display materials for a missions fair, or missions eirphasis, please let me know, and I will be glad to send them to you via UPS. (They sent back a small bagpipe with us v^en we returned frcm Scotland. Some of you may enjoy trying your hand at playing the pipes1) MISSION TO SCOTLAND COUNTRYSIDE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2735 N.E. 36th Terr. Topeka, Ks. 66617 Address Correction Requested Iforizons Editorial Office Box 2427 Knoxville, TN 37901 NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID GRANTVILLE, KS. Permit #1 MISSION MISSIOMARIES: FORWARDIMQ AQEMT: Scott & Julie Ferguson Jan Williams 85 Ashgrove ^ ^ ^ w Countryside Christian Churcii Elgin IV30 lUT Sf^OTI^AIVTl 2735 ME 36th Terr. Scotland, U.l^. K Topeka, Ks. 66617 Nbvetiber 19, 1986 Dear Friends, Enclosed is a brochure telling briefly of our main program for the next few years. Although liie program does-not offieially begins\antil-the- late spring of 1988, Julie and I, along vdth Sam and Alathia Burton, will be moving to the Glasgcw area in a matter of months to lay the groundwork for the project. We have now begun to actively recruit personnel for the various phases of the project, including: 1. Our main program, for we are atterpting to enlist a minimum of 25 couples an^/or singles to cannit thanselves for at least two years, beginning in i^ril or May of 1988. A certain movement vdthin the Churches of Christ has been extremely successful in planting large, growing churches in such inner^city areas as Boston, Chicago, New York, etc., and are currently planning to send teams to Paris, Sydney, and other metropolitan centers. Glasgow is the natural choice of a target city if the gospel is going to spread into Scotland. 2. Also, in the sumners of the years 1988, 1989 and 1990, we will be hosting exciting internships in Glasgcw. TJhese programs will be a great opportunity for college students, and others wish to have an active role in evangelism and church-planting in a cross-cultural setting. Speakers and workshop leaders for these sunnier internships are being con tacted new and details will be forthcoming. I believe that in order for God's Kingdom to grow. His people most be willing to dream big and act in faith. Ohat's vtot we're trying to do. Perh^)s we have sparked some interest, or at least raised some questions with you. We'd be pleased to personally answer all inquiries. Be pray ing for us as we serve God in Scotland. In Christ, Scott Ferguson We're looking for men and women who will serve in the following areas: *lnstitutional Ministry (Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Jails, etc.) *Campus Ministry *lnner-City Ministry *Youth Ministry *HomeStudy Ministry *Christian Education Ministry *General Evangelistic Ministry Requirements 1. Commitment to Christ and His Church 2. Deep desire to be involved in evangelism and church planting 3. There are no Bible College or Seminary requirements For further information, write: Sam Burton British Isles Evangelism 19 Garden Lane Buckle AB51BL Scotland, U.K. Scott Ferguson c/o Countryside Christian Church 2735 N.E. 36th Terrace Topeka, KS66617 DISCOVER n Background Nestled at the mouth of the River Clyde in Scotland's heartland, Glasgow, the nation's largest city, is home to 1,850,000 souls. The city of Glasgovi/ began life as a makeshift hamlet of huts huddled by a 6th century church. By the 19th century, Glasgow was the greatest shipbuilding center in the world. It was this industry which caused the city's rapid growth and made It one of Europe's leading cities. wiiji iiEic wWiH Glasgow is home of two of Scotland's most famous and ancient educational centers, Strathclyde University and the University of Glasgow, as well as twenty-one other institutions of higher learning. Problems Society's shift from an industrial to a high technology base has left Glasgow with a staggering 18% unemployment, while in the east end of the city this swells to 65%. Housing conditions in Glasgow are among the worst in ail of Europe. Years of neglect and vandalism have left thousands of houses uninhabitable. These and other problems have contributed to another major problem, alcoholism. Glasgow is desperate for some Good News! J i'iii. \ 1 \^*r The Need This country that was once so instrumental in world missions is now in desperate need of missionaries. Church of Scotland officials have declared that, at the present rate of decline, the state church will not exist in 45 years! Also, because Glasgow has the lowest percentage of Protestants of any Scottish city, along with a large Irish community, it has developed many of the same sectarian problems as Northern Ireland itself. Glasgow has also become a prime target for Islam evangelism. The newest Muslim mosque in the city center outshines any of the state church's buildings, and is indicative of the city's changing religious direction. All of these factors make Glasgow an ideal location for planting a thriving New Testament Church. Currently the Glasgow area has no New Testament witness! What is GlasgowOutreach ? A. Glasgow Outreach is an innovative church- planting strategy based on methods proven to be extremely effective in urban areas. B. The ministry concept is very simple. It is a team effort in which every member specializes In an area which he or she is particularly suited. C. Our goal is to plant a church that will be self- supporting in two years and capable of reaching out to other parts of Scotland and the world. I;: : it' MISSION MISSIOMARIES: 'TQ FORWARDINQ AQEnT: Scott 6f Julie Ferguson Jan Williams 85 Ashgrovc Countryside Christian Church SCOTLAND 2735 lit 56th Terr. Scotland, U.l^. m. mi. Topeka, Ks. 66617 VOLUME 1 Deconber, 1986 NUMBER 7 THE WORD m SCOTLAND Dear Friends, By the time you read this newsletter. Thanksgiving will be over and fu3iier pr^arations for bigger and better holidays to come will be underway. This will be a very different Thanksgiving for Julie and I. we'll be sharing our small slice of itoerican culture with our Scottish friends (at their request). Needless to say, they don't celebrate Thanksgiving over here. They do celebrate Christmas, however, in almost exactly the same way (on a much smaller scale) as i^^mericans. Christmas is followed on the 26th by Boxing Day. I'm not certain about the history or significance of Boxing Day, but perhaps I can let you know next month. We have much to be thankful for at this time. First of all, the weather up to now has been fairly nice and not very cold. Also, Sam Burton and Leslie Jappy are back fron their American fund raising tour, and ALL of the money needed to ccjtplete the Buckie church building has been pledged or givenI By new you've no doubt received our "Project Glasgow" brochure, and we hope you are as excited about it as we are. We've alrea^ had a few couples corrmit themselves to the twD-year program, with several others seriously considering it. Let me again urge you to please address any questions or cormients to me personally. We hope you have a blessed holiday season and will partake in the True Spirit of Christmas. But there is another spirit at work at Christmas time. It's a deceitful spirit. This is the one often confused v;ith the spirit of goodwill. It causes people to do ridiculous things that they regret for months to core. This "spirit of Christmas" says you are mean and miserly when you resist the pressure to spend, spend, spend money you haven't got. This is the spirit that causes you to be enslaved by your creditors for the vdiole of next year. "You won't enjoy Christmas," it vespers, "unless you've given the children everything their friends are getting. It's a spirit to resist. If your joy is dependent on the tr^pings of Christmas, it isn't rooted in God. If you find yourself discontented because Christmas isn't Christmas without a turkey and all the trinmings, or unless you "do what we always do", then perhaps your commitment is to tradition COUNTRYSIDE CHRlSTlAn CHURCH 2735 N.E. 36th Terr. Topeka, Ks. 66617 rather than to your life in Christ. Please don't pretend there is ai^- thing more ^iritual about that day than any other. Christinas for many people is an annual ordeala time vdien lonliness is particularly acute, or v^en orpty traditions are slavishly maintained. However, many Christians react against the materialismand paganism of Christmas and, in so doing, present a stingy, tight-fisted, ld.ll-joy attitudethe opposite of the life Jesus came to offer. Don't let your sentimentality toward the baby Jesus in a manger replace your DAILY service and sacrifice for our Risen Lord. Rather, let your love and joy be such that those vdicen our lives touch will be pointed toward Him alone can bring "peace on earth, and good will toward men," Fxayer Requests; 1. Pray that the Holy Spirit will convict Willie of his need for obedience; 2. That our properly dealing will be successful; 3. lhat God will raise more laborers for the Glasgow Outreach Project. In Christ, Scott & Julie From the Forwarding Agent: Rental housing has now become available in Budd-e, so Scott and Julie will be moving there until they relocate in Glasgow. Ihis will give them the opportunity to sell their caravan (trailer) in Elgin prior to making the move to Glasgow. For the present, you may use Sam Burton's address (19 Garden Lane, Buckie AB5 IRL, Scotland, U.K.) to corres pond with them. Next newsletter, we'll know their new address in Buckie. MISSION TO SCOTLAND COUNTRYSIDE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2735 N.E. 36th Terr. Topeka, Ks. 66617 Address Correction Requested NON-PROFIT ORQ. U.S. POSTAGE PAID GRANTVILLE, KS. Permit ffl Iforizons Editorial Office Box 2427 Khoxville, TN 37901