SOUTHERN RHODESIAN EVANOELISM

THe Ziden L. Nutt Family

Non-profit Organization
U. S. Postago Paid

R. R. 2, Box 164

Lowell, Indiana

Lowell, Indiana

Permit No. 5

Zip Code - 46356

RETURN REQUESTED
"HOLDING FORTH

THE WORD OF LIFE"PHILIPPIANS

2:16

Southern Rhodesian

^0^*" AFRICA

Lamplighter

Mm
Vol.

February 12, 1965

No.

Dear Friends in Christ,

Greetings in the name of our Lord.
Time is
rapidly passing by and the return to Rhodesiacloser. We anticipate leaving by plane during
June, Lord willing;
And, how we long for that
time.
However, v/e are enjoying the fellowship

of you precious Christians in America. Thus far we have traveled 30,000

miles by car and presented the Rhodesian challenge at an average of over
orree'-a day.
O.B.C.

Class Completed

No less than "thrilling" would I use to describe the privilege of

teaching in the Missions Department of Ozark Bible College during the fall
semester of 1964-65. Twenty-four upperclassmen and I discussed "Pioneering
in Primitive Missions," Emphasis was placed on the transition of one's
self from one culture into another; And, the vital task of establishing

a work designed to produce churches which can grow and live naturally in
their own environment without the direction of "foreign" support and guide.
Churches of SE Minnesota To Provide Vehicle

How wonderful it was to receive a phone call from Richard Snell,

Minister of the Church of Christ of Eagle Lake, Minn., learning that he and
the elders were going to represent our need for a vehicle to" the churches

in South Eastern Minnesota. One of our sponsoring churches, located at

Truman, Minn, had given their approval;
and, it was recommended that Bro.
Snell, assisted by Wayne Polden, P/Iinister of the Church o.f Christ at

Truman, lead in this project, praise God!

The Dodge Power Wagon we had was demolished in a head on collision

just before our coming to America and the insurance money was used to
^Ppiy
the pressing Chidarnoyo Mission indebtedness of just over t.en
thousand dollars.

Impact Given To Hospital Drive

Details of how a room in the proposed Chidarnoyo Christian Hospital can

be provided for only Three-Hundred dollars is carried in the HORIZONS publi
cation of February 6th.

But, not stated there is the wonderful news that

Bro. WALTER BIRNEY, along with the Christians at Gopeland, Kansas, is

assisting in the raising of Fifty Thousand Dollars to erect Christian
Hospital at Chidarnoyo, some 500 miles north of the one at Mashoko.

Con

struction is to begin this coming fall and is to be completed in 1966 when

a Doctor will be available to take over the medical work.

The church at

Copeland, with it's attendance around 90 and mission budget set at |5,596.:0

for 1965, is giving $90.00 monthly to the building fund of the Hospital,

plus publicizing and speaking to area churches. Again we say, Praise God.

C^".|f>CMES OF CHRIST, SOUTHERN

RHODE'MISSION

"Rhodes!an Lamplighter"

- Page 2 -

February 12, 1965

Funds for our return trip to Rhodesia, a water system, and home in
Rhodesia still must be raised during the remaining four months, and we
continue to rely on God to supply, through you, these needs; but, we are
so thankful that God has placed opportunities before us in Africa to be
met.

To this end we have dedicated our lives that the harvest, now ready,
will be reaped before it is lost. Pray with us that God will raise up the
needed laborers to enter the harvest, and that needs will be met to accom

plish the task, both spiritually and materially. May we be channels

through which these blessings can flow, and may we not rest until every
ear has heard the joyous message of Christ our Lord.
Because of Our Risen Lord,

Ziden, Helen, and family

CHIDAMOYO MISSION ^ RHODESIA

CONTRIBUTORS FOR JANUARY

Churches:

Groups: (Cont.)
Black' Oak Church of Christ, Gary, Ind, Friendship Class, West Milford, Ohio
Calumet City Church of Christ, 111.
jr. Youth Group, Lincoln Park, Rockford
Church of Christ, Truman, Minn.
Manhattan Bible College, Kansas
Western Hills Church of Christ, Ohio
Ladies Aid, Madelia, Minn.
Central Church of Christ, Streator, 111
First Christian, El Centro, Calif.
Individuals:
Rinehart Christian Church, Mo.
Earl Roberts
First Christian, Carthage, Mo.
Kathryn Taggart
Christian Church, Hebron, Ind.
Friends,
111.
Christian Church, Kouts, Ind.
Mr.
and
Mrs.
Lawrence Greer
Church of Christ, Sebring, Ohio
Mary Pierce
Christian Church, Archie, Mo.
Mrs, Duane Stauffer
Christian Chiorch, LaGrange,. Mo.
lir. and Mrs. Clem Atkinson
Church of Christ, Marshalltown, Iowa
r/[r. and Mrs. Millard T. Clark Jr.
Church of Christ, Hanpton, Iowa
Lucille Lethcho
Christian Church, Gales burg, Ksinsas
Margaret
Scrutchfield
Church of Christ, Eagle Lake, Minn.
Cora
B.
McKelvy
First Christian, Lamar, Mo.
Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Magner
South Haven Christian, Ind.
Howard Nutt
Central Church, Harvey, 111.
Community Christian, Ft. Pierce, Fla. Mr., and Mrs. Elmer Koerner
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Carr
Church of Christ, Vi/heaton, Maryland
Shirley Moyer
Harlem Rd. Christian, Rockford, 111.
Marilyn J. Buche
Christian Church, Copeland, Kan.
Mr.
and firs. Roy Wilburn
First Christian, Lexington, Ky.
Mr.
and Mrs. Ed Taggart
Christian Church, Wheatland, Ind.
Mr.
and Mrs. Wm. Griesinger
Church of Christ, Mason City, Iowa
Church of Christ, Janesvilie, Vifis.
January Contributions - $ 2142.72
Lincoln Park Church, Rockford, 111.
"4^ *4^ "iT "/** *4^ "SI"
Church of Christ, Whiting, Iowa
Chidamoyo Hospital Contributors-Jan.
Church of Christ, Madelia, Minn.
Church of Christ, Cleveland, Minn.
Christian Church, Greenview, 111.

Fri end s, Mis s our i

Groups:

Welcome Class, Loami, 111.

January Contributions
$ 375.00
Christian Missionary, Barnsdall, Okla.
Ladies Aid, Savonburg, Kansas
Beginners Class, Aztec, N.M.
(Many other individuals have given
Sunday School, Metz, Mo.
through their local church and are
Missionary Group No. 2, Protection,
not listed.
Those listed here have
Kansas
sent apart from the local church.
Merri-Mates Class, Crown Point, Ind.
May God be praised through all the
Builders Class, Crov/n Point, Ind.
gifts.)
Young Adult Class, Roby, Mo.
Primitive Missions Class, Ozark Bible
College, Joplin, Mo.
Friendship Class, 1st Christian,
Lexington, Kentucky
Union Ave. S.S,, Moberly, Mo.

WITNESSING

TO RHODESIA

"Holding Forth The Word Of Life"

- Philjppians

2:16

The ZIDEN L. NUTT Family

Forwarding Address:
B.t.

3: Bex

164

Lawell; Indiana

Field Address:
Chidomoya

463S6

P/Bag
S.

Mliiien

38,

Rhodesia,

Kerol
Africa

April 20, 1965

Greetings In the name of our risen Lord. Conquering death He

came Torth as our living Christ. All assurance is now ours in the Lord,

and px'aise His Holy name we shall live even as He.

What a privilege it

is to now have the honor of sharing this good news with the world.
Clinic at Chidamoyo

As many as 192 are receiving treatment by Betty Iddings, R.M,

now at Chidamoyo. Bro, Bruce Ammerman, Dr pruett, and others gathered

together to officially open the clinic during March. This will cost
about 300 dollars monthly to operate, and as yet non of this is availableChris 1^_an Hospital Fund-C'i.idaii:oyo

Many are taking part in this fund for the Christian Hospital
at Chidamoyo which is to be started with construction in July. Personnel
will be ready to take over when it is completed in the summer of 196 5,
Lord willing. Enclosed information will show you how it is being done,
, and the opportunity for all fervent Christians to take part. Perhaps
you could help tell others as well, that the need might be met. About
twelve thousand dollars has already been committed.
doing a vjonderful job in helping in this campaign^

Walter Birney is

A. New Addition

Tod A.nthony Ammerman joined the mission staff of Chidamoyo on

April 3rd at 9:10 A.M.

He came into the world v/eighting 8 lb. 12 3/4 oz.

His proud parents are doing fine, and Bro. Bruce was a^le to watch the
delivery. How anxious we are to return in July and see them all again.

May God richly bless you each with daily needs. We covet your
prayers, especially during the coming days of preparation to return to
Rhodesia.

Because of the Risen Lord,

Ziden, Helen, and family

Affiliated With "Central African Mission, Churches of Christ'

Qdidamai^a
Published in the interest.of the Chidamsyo Christian
Hospital in particular and world evangelization
in
general. Walter Birney. Edi'tor.
2. May 20. 196^.

WITNESSING FOR CHRIST

IN RHODESIA THROUGH
MEDICAL EVANGELISM.

DR. DENNIS PRUETT

ROBERT TINSKY OF

HEBRON, INDIANA
BRINGS AN INSPIRING
TESTIMONY FOB

FAITH-PROMISE

PLAN

OF SUPPORTING
WORLD EVANGELIZATION

:3baaxaoyo
i am 'Hr
Capita

90 'S
liOUR

As of the lOth of May aro\md $16 ,000 had been prom

ised or given for the construction of the Chi^oyo
Christian Hospital in Rhodesia, Africa. Since the
first of April about one thousand dollars has been
given or committed each week. This editor had been
hoping that most of the fifty thousand dollars would

be committed before Ziden Nutt went back to Rhodesia

If the committments continue coming in as they have
the past six weeks nearly half of the total will be
coDffliitted before their departure June 30th. We are

a^re of a probable slowdown on committments during

the summer. If sb^ much work will have to be done in

the fall'.to raise the money. Construction on the

hospital will begin almost as soon as Ziden arrives
back in Rhodesia .

FROM

PR,

DENN^IS

.PRUETT

(Here are some thoughts expressed in a recent letter

from Dr. Dennis Pruett,,missionary in Rhodesia)

iUhat. jOnothot

ht RhodeAla? ^oeA.,not on>t

chM/ich cUA^exidtj haue. two hd^'iteU^ the/t^?

byt^ to
qx> {^m CkldaciOLfo to f-la^Jioko wontd be,
Chicat^ to phtJxuLeZphici; d (d/bitotice, o{ S00 ntttej^m
Ofie ChtdxMQxjO fl}t>i4tott
bij tu)o dedicated
coap'Leaf .MeLen and Ztden Nutt, and Kanohjn and
&tnce ^muenjaan^ Okcit have done a tvonden^nt vfO'tfi- tn
thic pAnxiitive an-da and thin neat ho^pttoL atttt tji"
cteane the nennitn

th&in

even laone,

9 Gppeat to ifon to cancfuttif, connbde^ thin p-^^cct,

tot pxe dond oiof.n up
hcant, and cAjve naatftc"
taZtif 40 it can be bniit*^
Dr. Pmett also sent this letter from a Rhodesian
Government Medical Official:
I

. . .

"i? an picancd to hccn.that ifon, one ptanninQ. to bnitd

a ho4p-ttaL at Chidar.iotfo^ Ohc people who live in thin
anas, at pncncnt have to ttavci. nuxnij Ktii/m begone theif
can. nccfidita. tacdiccU, attention and 9 know onUf too weLL
that ^o/t the ^cat r,iaijonitUf it in'p^nt too {an, 9 know

that when ifOiVt .ho4pitat in cntcJjlinhcd hote ifon wilt

be ab^ to do. an ijwtcnne aeiount of ^od wo^th ctnd 9
wink Ifon cvetif enccenn in the-p^fnctd^
ft

l^c/itipaten

Pnooinciat f'Icdicct Offieet of HcxUth, fUdlandn

ENCOURAGIWPt

gifts

Eveiy gift, every prayer, every expression of interestall these are encouraging in this hospital drive. In

the past few weeks several events have been especially

enco\iraging.

Some of these I would like to share now:

1. About the first of April, Mr. and Mrs, Sam

Fox, a young couple in Nebraska Christian

College, sent a special gift for the hospital.

To me this gift meant what I believe Jesus was

talking about concerning the gift of the widow,

2, The second event concerns the Sunset Park

Church of Christ in Pueblo, Colorado, where

Max Johnson is the minister.

This young con

gregation, with an attendaxice around 80, and

a recently completed building has given $300

or more already,

3^ On April 12th I spoke to a men's fellowship

meeting in Boulder, Colorado, where Warre.

Andrews is the minister. This presentation

was arranged by brother Andrews and

Bill

Linton, the hospital representative in that

area. pe meeting was hosted by a new church

meeting in a lodge hall. About 50 men and boys

^ attended. At the conclusion of the meeting
theytvotM to give at least $300 in the next

12 months and many of them, indicated a desire

to get their home congregations to give also

even though most of them were from missionary
congregations. These Colorado brethren certain
ly have set an inspiring example for the rpst.
OF the nation.

U. The fourth event concerns a couple who decided

the construction of the hospital was moreimportant than their having inside bathroom facili

ties. So they are giving $300 to the hospital,

instead of putting in this modern convenience.

FAITH

AND

GIVING

by Woodrow Phillips

Most Christians want to see the work of the Lord pro

gress. Many are willing to share of their material
resource and their spiritual treasure to see this ad

vance become a reality.

Our prayers and our gifts

show that we want to have others reached

gospel
giving?

with

the

but how much faith do we demonstrate in our

Tbo often, I am afraid that we give out of our

uries and not out of our necessities. We may

lux
give

up a new car, a new suit or a new article of furni

ture but these are seldom gifts or goods that test

our faith in the promises of God.

Three scriptures are used in varying ways to talk

about giving and I wonder if we really understand

any of them? We quote, "give and it shall be given

unto you," and encourage each other in giving
be
cause God has promised that we cannot outgive Him.
Then we turn to the book of James and read this text

(4:3) "-e ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss

that ye may spend it in your pleasures."

It becomes

evident that giving to get in return is not

giving

by faith but giving by sight. VJe give selfishly becavise we want God to bless us. Strangely enough He
willbut if the goods He gives are used only on
our pleasure He must withhold this blessing.
Then there is the giving in full confidence that He
will give, which is fully sanctioned by God. This is

recorded in II Cor. 9*.6-11 "But this I say, He that

soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly;

and

He

that soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

Let each man do according as he hath purposed in his
heart; not grudgingly, or of necessity; for God loveth a cheerful giver. And God is able to make
grace abound unto you: that ve. having always

(continued on next page)

all
all

(Faith and Giving-continued from previous page)

suffj.ciency in everything, may abound unto every good

work;

as i t is written,

He hath scattered abroad,he

hath given to the poor; His righteousness abideth for

ever .
And he that suipplieth seed to the sower
and
bread for food shall supply and multiply your seed
for sowing and increase the fruits of your righteous

ness : ye being enriched in everything,unto all liber

ality, which worketh through us thanksgiving to God,"

The definite promise is here!

If we have faith

to

give He will supply so that we will have more to give.

What a wonderful adventure in faith-giving I The more
you give, the more you will have to give!
Have you

tried yo\ar faith in His promise?

The need for your help is evident right now. The p\irpose is the outreach of the gospel.
Givecheer
fully, liberally, bountifully
and let God give you
more to give. It is a circle in faith and giving

that we need to experience personally.

TO

LEAVE

IM

SIX

WEEKS

Mr, and Mrs. Ziden Wutt and their two children expect
to depart for Rhodesia, Africa on about June 30th,
Their last few weeks in the United States will

be

spent in a missionary conference in Indianapolis, in

individual speaking dates in Ohio, visiting Ziden's
parents in Lowell, Indiana, and Helen's parents
in
Nevada, Missouri, and attending the North
American
Christian Convention at Tulsa, Oklahoma,

Extra copies of this paper are j^ours for the asking.

Just write to : Walter Birney, Box 11, Copeland, Ks,

Indiana

ITinister Ready To Help Others

Missionar-y Conference

by Robert Tinsky, Hebron, Indiana

One of the most thrilling experiences of my ministry

was our recent "Faith-Promise" Missionary Conference,

We have seen the vision of ouir people grow over the

years and delighted to see them take this big step
forward in their effort to evangelize the world for
Christ.

The Goal for our campaign was

totaling over $6300 were received.

should come close to doubling

giving of $3300.

our

Faith-promises
This means we
1964 missionary

I believe this program has helped deepen the faith

of our people since the whole emphasis is upon the
importance of giving by faith,
We constantly
stressed the fact that we are not to give just what
we can afford to give but to committ ourselves and

then trust God to make it possible for us to be al le

to make our "faith - promise" a reality. We also
emphasized

the fact

that our

missionaries

should

not be the only Christians to live by faithevery

Christian should live by faith, trusting God to
supply his needs,

I recommend this program to every church.

It will
put new life into the people, it will give you a
sense of participation in a great way in the
tremendous task of winning three billion souls to
Christ, and it will cause the

to

"move"

Restoration

forward in a mighty way.

Movement

I believe this

program is a "must" for all our congregations if

we are to evangelize the world in our generation.

If I can be of assistance to any church in setting

up this type of program I will be glad to help in
any way.

Arise

To

The

Challenge

ty Vjcsn Crystal Nutt

A challenge had come, Dr, Pruett had heard
Of disease in a far away land.
Their bodies need care, their souls in despair,
A hospital, he knew, would be grand
The words of Jesus he plainly could see
Ye have done it to these, ye have done it to me.
XvJith a prayer in his heart he made the good start
To proclaim to the Christians the need.
Much prayer, much work, and much money
If this project was to succeed.
After three years, the day drew near
The hospital was completeI
The finest, the best within the land.
Surely God could be praised.
It was dedication day at Mashoko
And the African people gasped

As they viewed this great hospital

That had been built at last

Care for the body, hope for the soul

Amazing to say the least!

Ncow joy fills their souls as the story is told

Of Jesus the Saviour of men.

T.'he nurses in white are a beautiful sight

As they tenderly care for them.

IThe challenge was met, the challenge goes forth.

To another part of the land.

CDn the Urungwe Reserve God has opened the door

To another opportunity to serve.

Chidamoyo Hospital is planned, so come one and all

Let's arise to another groat need.

Let us all pray together and give what we can

In the name of Jesus our Master.

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Christian ChurchCarthag ^ Missouri

Christian Church
Cteistian Church
First Christian Church

Grenola, Kansas
^Eugen, Missouri
: DeLon, Texas
Jacksonburg Christian ChurchCambridge City, Ind,
First Christian Church
Carthage, Missouri

Rice Station Christian Church-Rice Station, Ky,

Riverlawn Christian Church

Fairmont Christian Church

Wichita, Kansas
Richmond, Virginia

Missionary Guild--First Christian Church

Cart,hage, Missouri

iii=n s Fellowship
Boulder, Colorado
Junior Youth GroupFirst Church of Christ
East Palestine, Ohio

Ladies Missionary GroupSouthern Heights Christian

i

ChurchLebanon, Missouri

t W, F, ^First Christian Church^Flippin, Arkansas

Mr. and Mrs. Orville Stevens
Mrs. William Perkins
r. and Mrs. Sam Fox
Sandra Douglas
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lisky
Mary Pierce
Mrs. Sheldon Willey
'Eva Norton
John Krueger

Ziden and Crystal Nutt^Memorial to Millard Clark

Jim WilliamsMemorial to his sister Bernice Williams

OkeA^i. toyiJt tf})o cor.'xyJUj'.ieyiA^ o^te ^-o^: accx)i:toclatio/i^ An

the. ko^Ajtal to be, lAohna Kiei'.LO^lcuU^ Penhofo^ otke/cA,

ufont to gAjJe, tkU waij aUo. .SeW cJLl qt{t<i to:

ChAcUu:ioLjo fi^Lical

Kt. 2.^ JSoc 164, Xotv&U, 9nd.

OA, iSoK 173, CoAtJia^d, ^It^y^OUAt^;

M E D I
C H. I
I

C A L

CLINIC

D A M OYO.

D B I

PAT I

N G

E N TS

IN

NEW

^ 5 0

FIRST

A prelimnnary view of the

T T Y

B E

NURSE

TREATS

A T

OP E N E D

VJ E E

K S

impact which will be

made by the Chidamoyo Christian Hospital can

be seen in the opening of a medical clinic at
Chidamoyo.
This clinic was opened around the
first of March and is staffed by Betty Iddings,

a registered nurse.
Bruce Ammerman, mission
ary at Chidamoyo, has been helping when he can.
From 150 to 200 patients were being treated
every day.
In the first three weeks over

hew patients had come to the clinic for

treat-

- ment.

- This gives some idea of the impact

in reaching

the thousands in the Chidamoyo area who have

not been reached by the missionaries.
It
is
difficult to imagine what the impact will be
when a one hundred bed hospital is available
to these people for the.first time in history.

The cost of operating this clinic, which will

continue until the hospital is built, is about

$300 Pr month.

At the present time

no funds

are available to pay this.

The missionaries
have determined not to use any money for this
that^ has been given for the construction of the
hospital.
This means that unless somebody
begins giving for this clinic the cost for it
will come

out of

the

Chidamoyo missionaries'

living and service link funds.

Would you like
to help with this now? If so write to Mary Lou
Crisler, Box 1731 Carthage, Missouri,

or

Mrs,

Crystal Nutt, Rt. 2, Box 16^1-, Lowell, Indiana.

BIT

Missionary

Looks

At

Medical

Evangelism

Ziden Nutt, missionary, Karoi, Rhodesia, Africa

The kerosene lantern revealed little Diane sitting

on the back of her daddy's bicycle, A dirty
rag
covered up the fang marks of a deadly puff
adder

snake.

Their only hop^ would be the new white

living near by.

Hie nearest clinic, with a

man

doctor,

was some 62 miles away and time would not be suffi

cient,

In this case we were able to help, but many

have gone back home and died from many different

causes in this tropical area when we could only ad
minister first aid, which was not s\ifficient.

There was no question in our minds as to why

the
Rhodesian governraent had requested a major hospital
to be built in this isolated area.
Chief
Dandawa
had demanded that whoever came into the area
must

provide medical work.

Both the government and

the

Chief had waited and wanted the Christian Chxirches,

This hospital would be the only major unit

about 250,000 people.

among

But much more was at stake than humanitarianism. To

have a hospital at Chidamoyo would be a tremendous

impact on the spreading of the Gospel, The natural

resentment toward the white man had produced suspi
cions already and only through first aid would this
suspicion be cast out and the claimed love be known

through deeds of kindness.

Dr. Pruett reports that

more converts are won through the hospital ministry

at Mashoko than any other aspect of the mission work.

The purpose of a medical work is primarily to prac

tice medicine and not intended to be made a

Sunday School; yet, its effectiveness as a

ian witness among the African society and

daily

Christ
circum

stances is fantastic. It opens doors which could

not be opened otherwise. May faith and vision pro
duce that which is necessary to reach every soul.

AT

THE

NORTH

CHRISTIAN

AMERICAN
CQMVENTIQH

ZidcyL Nuitt W'oLL ^ipcnd

wceJc fiotc.

in the, US^ at the, NoAth ^i:te/ttcan Ch^Uyittan Cott-

oention in Ontna^ Olztahoi'.ia^ ^^unc, 22-26Stop btf

the, -^cctai. Rhode^ian f:tiyi/U,on cUnptcuf and oiy^it

ufith_ flinty

The last night of the Convention is esqDected

be one of the greatest in the history
meeting.

of

to

this

A r.iimber of churches in the Tulsa area

are providing the funds to fly Dr. Dennis Pruett

straight from Rhodesia, Africa, to Tulsa just to

speak at the closing session Friday night.

You

will not want to miss this inspiring session.

know you will receive an unforgettable challenge^

Christian Church
Copeland, Ks. 67837

U.S.Postage Paid
Permit No. 1
Copeland, Kansas

67837
Non-profit org.

a2

Non-profit Organization

The Ziden L. Nutt Family

U.S. Postage Paid

Box 16k

Lowell, Indiana
Permit No. 5

Lowell, Indiana
So ^

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RETURN REQUESTED

WITNESSING

TO RHODESIA

"Holding Forth The Word Of Life"

-

Philippions

2:16

The ZIDEN L. NUTT Family

Forwarding Address:
B.R.

}.

Bei

164

Lowell, Indiono

Field Address:
Chidonvere

46356

P/Bog
S.

Million

38,

Shedoiio,

Koroi
Afric

May 26, 1965

Dear Friends In Christ:

The Pan American jet gij^^liner is stjheduled to leave from O'Hare Field,

Chicago, Illinois at 5
June 30th. Aboard will be our family and
Donna Kreegar, R.N. bound for London, England. Donna is going with us to

Salisbury and then on .^o Jiashoko.We l^ave London-cm Juiy^^SrdT-arri vlng in

Salisbury, Rhodesia at; 11>05 A.M.,:;'July 4th, Lord willing.
s.

URGENT NEEDi

Several appeals have been made during our 49,000 miles of traveling in
the U.'S. among you fine Christians.
In the past 323 days v;g have spoken
365 times in 112 different churches and five Bible Colleges. Response has
been wonderful, and the giant financial goal has almost been met. Funds for
the debt have been raised; much needed monthly support gained; funds for the
Vuti Day School sent; equipment purchased; and, all that is left is the

$ 1,897.20 travel fund, plus shipping charges of about $ 500.00.

ONLY FIVE WEEKS ARE LEFT, and we need your assistance for the return
fare to Rhodesia. The tickets must be paid for by June 30th.
(Churches in
SE Minnesota report that more funds are yet needed for the Ford P-250 four
wheel drive"ve"Hicle.)

All~~checks""shourd be" made out to "Central Africa

Mission" for tax deduction, if you send separately from the church.
CHIDAMOYO CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL FUND

The "Chidamoyo Challenge", published by Walter Birney,.wlll''ep-^yo^^-,up

on the hospital campaign. About #16,000.00 of the needed

50,000.00
been given or pledged thus far. Every effort is urgedHt3&:cp.mp;!Let^^^

ha^
goal.

This fund is separate from our other budget, and kept in the "Chidamoyo
Medical Fund" until construction begins the first part of July. Checks
for this should also be made out to "Central Africa Mission", but designated
for "Chidamoyo Medical Fund", if sent separate from your local church.
This is

returning to Rhodesia, and we covet

your prayers for the journey and our second term of "Witnessing to Rhodesia."
Your Evangelis-^ Abroad,
Ziden L. Nutt & family

Ajj'liuted With "Central African Mission, Churches of Christ"

"Rhode si an Lamplip:hter"

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May 26,

1965

CONTRIBUTORS FOR MRCH AND APRIL

Churches;

Groups;

Christian Church, Bucklin, Kans.

First Christian,
Lexington, Ky.
Church of Christ,
Truman, Minn.
Lincoln Park Church of Christ

Rockford, 111.

Church of Christ,
Janesville, V/is.
First Christian, East Gary, Ind.
Christian Church, Archie, Mo.
Bellevue Christian,
Atchison, Kans.
Mt. Pleasant Christian, Carthage, 111.
Blackoak Church of Christ, Gary, Ind.
First Christian, Russell, Kans.
Christian Church,
Onarga, 111.
Christian Church,
Kouts, Ind.
Christian Church, New Elliott, Ind.

F^st Christian, El Centro, Calif.

Church of Christ, Sebring, Ohio
Rinehart Christian Church,, Mo
"/intern Hills

Church of Christ

Cincinnati, Ohio

Chi'-istian Church, Paden City, VV. Va.

First Christian,

Lamar, Mo.

Oiuroh of Christ, Buchanan, Mich.

Southslde Christian, Kansas City, Mo.
Christian, Bristol, Term.
;op 01and Chr ist i an Chur ch, Kans.
Church at i'6th & Colfax, Gary, Ind.
Christ: an Church, Protection, Kans.
C'lrlstian Church, Syracuse, Kans.

(Cont.)

Ladies Aid, Savonburg, Kan.

Welcome Class, Loami, 111.
Oak Grove Christian S.S., 111.
Friendship Class, 1st Christian
Lexington, Ky.
Christian S.S., Richards, Mo.
C.Y.F., Lucerne, Mo.
Beginners, Aztec, New Mexico
Friendship Class, West Milford, 0.

Sr. Class, South Valley Chapel, Kan.

Willing Workers Class, Brook, Ind.
Young Adults Class, Roby, Mo.
Missionary Group No. 2, Protection, Kan.
Youth Group, Sunset Park, Pueblo, Colo.
Christian Missionary, Barnsdall, Okla.
Builders Class, Crown Point, Ind.
3rd & 4th Grades, Escondido, Calif.
Harmony Class, Clarence, Mo.
Primary Dept., Edgerton, Ohio
Hi Teen Group, Monmouth, 111.
Christian Workers Class, Crocker, Mo.
S.S., Bucklin, Kansas
Rails Grove Youth Class, 111.
Individuals;

Mr.

& Mrs.

Ira W. Beerbower

Miss Bonita De Pue

Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence

Greer

Sanset Park Church of Christ

Mr. & Mrs. Roy Wilburn

laieblo, Colo.

Howard W. Nutt
Mr. &.Mrs. Earl Konkle

C:rj.rch of Christ, Lowell, Ind.

Christian Church, Galesburg, Kans.
South Haven Christian Church, Ind.

Barbara Jo Stauffer

Marilyn Buche

Fi:i."St Christian, National City, Calif. Mr. & Mrs. Raymond McParland
Mr. & Mrs. Millard T. Clark, Jr.

First Christian,
Anaheim, Calif.
Qhristian Church,
\1/heatland, Ind.
Church of Chi'ist, Madelia, Minn.
Christian Church, Thayer, Kans.
Communit y Chr i st i an, Ft. Pierce, Fla.

Margaret Scrutchfield

First Christian ,
Yuma, Ariz.
V/est Phoenix Christian, Ariz,

Mrs. Cora B. McKelvy

r'irst Christian,. Clovis, N. Mexico

Church of Christ, Eagle Lake, Minn.
-Christian Church, Medaryville, Ind.
Church of Christ, Hamilton, Ohio

Iris

E.

Chenoweth

Lillian Easter
Mr. & Mrs. Clem Atkinson
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Carr

Mr. ^ Mrs. Corda McElmurry

F.

Fisher

Mr. & Mrs." Wm. Griesinger

Mr. & Mrs. R.J. Magner

Rylie Christian Church, Dallas, Texas

Martha E.

Northwest Christian, McKinney, Texas

East Christian Church, McKinney, Tex.
Waterall Christian, Texarkans, Texas

Mr. & Mrs.

Lakeland Christian, Lakeland, Florida

Southside Christian, Springfield, 111.

Baker

Charles Clubine

Don Stirrup
Mr.
Mr.

& Mrs.
& Mrs.

Catherine

Johns

Church of Christ, Lev/is, Iowa

Mr.

Christian Church, Hebron, Ind.

Christian Church, l/Vest Union, 111.

Cecil Farley
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Squires

McCune Christian Church,

Mrs
Olive
Mr. & Mrs.
Mr. & Mrs.
Mr. & Mrs.

Kan.

Savonburg Christian Church, Kan.

Christian Church, Merwin, Mo.

& Mrs.

James Wise
Robert Aaron

Ora Mitchell

Clark
Wm. Hudson
Russell Moomaw
Paul Ziebart

Groups;

Wayne Bennett

Ladies Aid, Madelia, Minn.

Ida C. Meyers

John Blair

CoV'/oPo First Christian, Escondido, Cal

Union Ave. S.S., Moberly, Mo.

Total Contributions for March - | 1872.46

Total Contributions for April - $ 2588.46

" "

Non-profit Organization
U.S. Postage Paid

The Ziden L. Nutt Family

F.R.

?.? TSfiS

Boxm

Lowell. Indiana
Perinit No. '5 '

Lowell, Indiana

zip Code - 46356

RETURN REQUESTED

WITNESSING TO RHODESIA
"Holding Forth The Word Of Life"
-

Phiiippians

2:16

The ZIDEN L. NUTT Family

Forwarding Address:
S B.

7,

Lowll,

Box

Field Address:

164

tndlsno

Chidamoyo
46356

B/Bog
S.

Mitiien

30.

Bhed*>ia,

Kofoi
Afrits

July, 1965
Dear Co-Laborers in Christ:

Leaving family and church representatives behind the door and windows at 0*Hare Field

in Chicago, we walked out with over 100 people Co board the Pan Am jet. The pilot announced
vre were number four in line for the runway. Looking out the window, we counted eleven oth
ers behind us, but soon we were airborne and once again on our way to AftTca^ It never did
get dark that night on the plane, for as the glow of the setting sun shone on the western
horizon, the glow of the rising sun was already appearing in Che east.
LONDON

We found London very cool - a pleasant change in weather. After locating a hotel about
mid-morning we all went to bed for a long nap. Because of the drastic time change - six
hours between Chicago and London - we found ourselves not ready to go to bed when night
came, nor were we ready to get up the following morning.
We went to see the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace, which is the Queen's
home, and then walked through beautiful St. James Park where we stopped by a tea room for
sandwiches at lunch time. The children thought the greatest thing about London was to feed

the many, many pigeons. In fact, most of their sandwiches went to the pigeons. Traveling ;
aTl over London by underground train we and Donna" Kreeger, R.N., were fascinated by the
Westminster Abbey, Parliment House, Big Ben, the Tower of London, Madam Toussand's Wax Mu
seum, Piccadilly Circus, and the British and Victoria Museums.

On the way from and to the Airport, Karolyn observed all the chimneys and commented,

"It sure looks like Mary Poppin's town."

Our plane was one and one-half hours late leaving

London, but we still made connections in Rome, where we otherwise would have had a two-hour

layover.

We landed then at Athens, Greece; and Nairobi, Kenya before reaching Salisbury.
SALISBURY

The plane was an hour late arriving at Salisbury but before it came to a halt we had
spotted the Ammermans, Betty Iddings, and Madonna Burget. Madonna had come to meet Donna
who had been a real blessing to us on the trip. Also awaiting us was. 45 minutes of waiting
and going through immigration and customs before joining our friends with whom we visited
the rest of the day and attended church with them that evening.
HOME AT CHIDAMOYO

The Ammermans had written telling us someone had broken a window while we were in the
U.S. and had entered our home before Betty Iddings, R.N., had moved in. Upon investigation.
Aj.l'lulled With "Central African Mission, Churches of Christ"

"Rhodesian Lamplighter"

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July. 1965

we found our bedspreads and all our blankets had been taken with the exception of two
quilts. We have no idea who may have done it, but our hearts are saddened to think someone
would. Many of the people in this area are not Christians and need Christ as their Saviour
so much.

One of the ladies brought us a "welcome back" gift of a lovely hen, and it is now in
Bruce's chicken pen awaiting the pot. Bruce is able to supply all of jia .with pLice^ -fresh
eggs now, for which we are grateful.

Once again we have moved our belongings into our small four room house. Betty had
moved into the 16 foot house trailer nearby. Included this time in our little temporary
home is Ziden's desk and filing cabinets in Karolyn's room. Tommy is too big for the crib,
so he sleeps in the living-dining room on a sofa. We will appreciate having a home with
adequate space.

When Bruce came in yesterday to help move some things, he said, "It looks

like the Nutt's house - it even smells like the Nutt's house," for the aroma of baking bread
was drifting across the partial wall dividing the tiny kitchen from the living-dining room.
It is good to be home. Much needs to be done and we begin with new zeal and determina
tion to see the Lord's Church grow in Rhodesia. It was a wonderful year in the U.S.A. and
how thankful we are for your much help and encouragement in prayers and support. God has
set before us a tremendous challenge and responsibility, but we are convinced that victory
will come through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Yours in His Service,

- -

Ziden,-Helen, -and-famlly

ATTENTION^ PLEASE! Please notify us at once of your Zip Code Number if it is not on
your newsletter or is incorrect. The post office charges us 8 cents for each returned news
letter.

Last month it cost the mission $4.96 for these alone.

Lord's money by sending us your change of address.

Please help us to save the

Thank you!
Crystal F. Nutt, Forwarding Agent.

C..-}

.'..'ji'T

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CONTRIBUTORS FOR MAY

Groups

,Churches
rsu

-.A

.;

Kouta. Christian,. Ind. . 5- IA v. ,.

Central Church of'Qhria-tv-.^q-F^ng,:.Neb*.

Missionary Society, Wanatah, Ipdv

Christian Workers Class, Crocker, Mo.,

Grenola Christian Church, .Itonsas

Cleveland Church of Christ, Minn.
Archie Christian Church, Mo.
Rinehart Christian Church, Mo.
Bell-evuie Ohrietian-Church, Kansas , .
South Haven ChEistian, A.Ind..;.
>
First Christian, El Centro, CaLif .. ^
Truman Church of Christ, Minn.
Lowell Church of Christ, Ind. ,i ' .
First Christian Churchy Monmouth, 111.,
Copeland Christian Church, Kansas

Anna Ramsay 8.S...Class, Metz, Mo.

Savonburg Ladies Aid, Kansas
Beginners Class, Aztec, New Mexico

Waynesville Christian Church, Mort,/,.

Central Church of Christ,- 0-lFallon, -111^

.Friendship Class, .Weat Milford, Ohio"

..Union Ave. S.S., .Moberly^LMo.

Crocker Christian Church, Mo.

Christian Missionary Society, Barnsdall,

Oklahoma

Sr. Youth Group, .Winter Haven, Fla. .

Missionary Groupi #2, Protection^. Kansas .

Christian Women, Lowell, Ind.

Ct.Y.H., Dewey, Okla.

Richards Christian S.S.,, Mpr., .

Howard-W. Nutt

Deep River Church of Christy Ind.;

First Christian Church, La Mar, Mo.
First Christian Church, Lexington, Ky.
Eagle Lake Church of Christ, Minn.
Madelia. Church of Christy Minn. -

First Christian, Crown.,Point, Ind. ;

Wheatiand Ghris.tianj.rlndi ; ,
Blackoak:Church of -Chrisfc, Gary, Ind,., ,
Galesburg Christian, Kansas

Fryar

Misp Bonita De Pue

Mr'. & Mrs. Millard T. Clark, Jr.

Margaret.Scrutchfield
Marilyn J. Buche.
Mr. 6e Mrs^ Laurence'.Greer

.,.Mr l & Mrs.. Clem Atkinson

Mr. 6c Mrs. Robert Aaron "

Thayer Christian, Kansas

Hebron-Christian Church;.; Ind. .

Mrs. Cora B. McKelvy

tributors cannot be listed.

..."

Barbara Jo Staufifer

Mrs. Duane Stauffer

Miss Lillian Easter

Due to lack of space all the con

.:. i

Mr. & Mrs. Gary Squires

Sebring Church of Christ, Ohio

Mt. Pleasant Christian, Carthage, 111.

1-.

i -:

Individuals

Mr. & Mrs.

Virginia Bartlett
.
6e Mrs. George Keller "

'

"

Mrs. Marcia D. Clark

Garold and Carol Bruce (Memorial gift)

TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS FOR MAY: $2,392.71.

TOTAL HOSPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS FOR MAY: $1,468.50.

i."

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.. ,

Bucklin'Christian, Kansas!.,.

2nd yr. Beginners Class,. Cro^ "Point, l^d,

Community Christian, Ft. Pierce, Fla...

Brunswick Christian, Gary,,. Ind^r=
, r
New Rlliot Christian,!. Indb

..y

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The Ziden L. Nutt Family

R.R. 2, BoXl6Jf

Non-profit organization
U.S. Postage Paid

..

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Lowell, Indiana
.

Permit No. 5

Lowell, Indiana

46356

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RETURN REQUESTED

WITNESSING

TO RHODESIA

"Holding Forth The Word Of Life"

- Philjppians 2:16 -

The ZIDEN L. NUTT Family

Forwarding Address:
R.R. 2; Bei 164

Lowall; Indiong

Field Address:
Chidameyo

46356

P/Bag
S.

Mitilen

3B,

Rhed(ia,

Karoi
Africa

September, 1965
Dear Christian Friends:

Greetings in the name of Christ.

Time is rapidly moving along and things look

very encouraging. Many exciting days have come and gone. The first Sunday in Rhodesia 3
adults and a young person stepped forward^to accept Christ. One p_f them, Afesi, had been
considering his decision for about one and one half years.
sion for over 3 years doing general work.

He has worked here at the mis

WELCOMED GUESTS

We have been privileged to have several visitors this past month from the United

States.

Brother

Bob Reeves and John Miller from Fairfield, Illinois, and Brother Lowell

Lusby, president of Kentucky Christian College, were here for the groundbreaking of the hospi-bal on August 3rd. The Pruetts had been here for several days and we had worked :together
selecting the exact location of the hospital, taking the levels of the site, and Lucy doing.
the drawing of the plans. Sara Stere, R.N.,' was here relieving Betty Xddings,' R.N,., for. a:
few days. Ten days later Mr. and Mrs. Georgd Graves arrived in Salisbury where-we met them,
and then we all "journeyed to Chidamoyo. Brother Graves is an elder in one of the churches ;
at South Bend, Ind. and was here to-visit the missions and take care of some business with

one of the food-companies in Salisbury.

I took them to see the Kariba Dam which backs up

the largest man-made lake in the world'^Add they found the many elephants and sable antelope,
along with the normal baboons and monkeys, quite exciting. So did 1,' especially when our
little car stalled for ^bOut one hour only about 250 feet from the elephants,!
SPIRITUAL GROWTH EVIDENT

It is good to'be here again and see the growth of many church leaders. The task
is still unfinished in training them, bUt with men of God like Mufana, head teacher and.
preacher, and Michael who is preaching each week, we are encouraged. Bruce Ammermanworks

with Evangelists Miga Chikanda and Simplisio Machingura and new churches are being opened,
especially in the Sinoia area. Many new areas still await oUt ^coming-with the Gospel, and. .

we anxiously await the arrival of the Charles Kelley and Dale Marshall families to join :us,
that many doors now opened can be entered.

We covet your prayers thait-God can use us in all.

things to glorify Him among the nations and tribes.

j..

Yours in His Service,

Ziden, Helenj and family,

Affiliated With "Central African Missior^, Churches of Christ"

^.

EXCERPTS FROM PERSONAL LETTER FROM HELEN DATED JULY 26, 1965.

On Monday, last week, Ziden worked on the lorry. That night he let it go about ten
miles to pick up some bales of cotton for one of the agriculture demonstrators. The lorry died
and he worked on it until a quarter to one the following morning and couldn't get it started.
He went back the next morning and by taking our car battery out and using jumpers to the lorry
battery, he got it going. Anyway, after it was all over, the demonstrator sent Ziden the nicest
letter thanking him for his trouble and saying he understood now what thd Bible means when it

says, "Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your
Father in Heaven."

Also^ "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

He said,

'through it all you did not lose your head (get angry) and even when we parted it was cheerful."
This makes one realize how important our witness is in deed as Well as word.
BULLDOZER WORKS ON AIRSTRIP

Friday, a bulldozer came by, so Ziden stopped him to see if he could work for us a
few days to level some ant heaps and work on the airstrip for a while. He said he was on the
way to the Evangelical Alliance Mission about twenty miles away, but he would wait here while
we went to call his boss in Salisbury. We went to the nearest telephone, forty miles away, a

government phone, and he said if we could make an agreement with the other mission it would be
fine. They said we could have it for three days. It has really been fascinating to watch the
bulldozer work. While it was cutting down one big ant heap this morning, he cut a big cobra in

two, but his head was still going so Ziden took a Mg ^lub and killed it.
WORKERS TOGETHER FOR GOD

Our thanks go to the fine Christians at Eagle Lake, Minnesota who launched out in de
termination to raise $3,000.00 with which to purchase a Ford Truck No. 250 to be used in the
Lord's work at Chidamoyo Mission. Others joined hands with them in meeting this goal and below

is listed the churches, groups, and individuals that were challenged to assist in this project.
FORD

This fine 4-wheel drive vehicle,

F 250

equipped with a power wench, was purchased

for the sum of$3^056.00 and was.delivered to

l:

the,shipping company in ChicagOT :free of debt,

on August...24th and shpuId arrive in Rhodesia
sometime, in Octpbert.

GROUPS:.

CHURCHES;

Ragj^e Lake Church of Christ, Minn.: r

Min-ia^dak Camp, Tracy, Mipn.,^

.Victory ClasS;, .Cleveland,.;Minn-

Ladies. Aid, Savonburg, Kansas.

Prairie Stateat Christian Camp,II1....

.Lord;Reapers, Joplin, Mo, ,

Truman Church, of Christ,; Minn..... .

Christian Church, Milfordi. Mp ;
.Christian Church, Metz, Mo.. ,.;;
Prancesyille Christian,- .Indi
;Church of Christ,.; Cleveland,. Minn.
Church .of Christ, Canby,: Minn. .
Church of Christ, .Fairbaultj Minn.

INDIVIDUALS:

^Gpr.dpn Dorothy,. Madeli^, ./Mina-.. .

., Bernard Anderson;, Ma^elia, Minn.

..

Helta.fttette,. West: Concord, Minn.

Mr. 6e Mrs. Darrell Waiden, Concordia, Kan.

Central Christian, McAllister, Okla.

Horicon Church of Christ, Truman, Minn.
Church of Christ, Crookston, Minn.
Church of. Christ, L$m;berton, Minn.
,
Christian Church, Crown.; Point, Ind.
Church of.Christ, Litchfield, Minn.
Weber St* Church of Christ, Urbana, 111.
.Church of Christ, Madelia, Minn. .
;
. Buena Vista Christian .Church, Colorado

jMr. & Mrs. G. S. Marlin, Monticello, Ind.

Larry Forkner, Horton, Mo.

Mr. HerJjert.Forkner, Odessa, Mo.

Mr.: 6c Mrs. .Richard Woods,. Erie, ^nsas

Mr. T.,W. Young, Hortpn,. ^o.

...

Mr. 6e Mrs.. Lester Guritz.,; Crown Point, Ind.

Mr. & Mrs. .Ted ,Nomanson, Lowell, Ind.
.

,
.

TOTAL TRUCK RECEIPTS TO. DATE:

Minnesota-

Rinehart Christian, .Hprton. Mo.

Ghyd.s tian. Church., .Coneordia, Kansas :
;Wheatl.and Christian, ' Ind. :

Fairmont. Church, o.fj Chriat, Minn-

Lowell Church of Christ, Ind..,

First Christian, LaMar, Mo.

Kato Kyis tian ,.^ibl,e S.^udy,.Group, Mankato,

$3,053.53. Word has been received that the church at

Worthington, Minnesota has also taken an offering for the truck. Additional funds are still
needed for shipping charges. Again, we say "Thank You", to each one that shared in this pro
ject.

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HOSPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS FOR JULY TOTALED:

MISSION RECEIPTS FOR JULY:

$ 2,115.58.
$ 2,356.25.

Non-profit Organization
U.S. Postage Paid

The Ziden L. Nutt Family

R. R. 2, Box 16k

Lowell. Indiana
Permit No. 5

Lowell, Indiana
Mis^^ion Services

509

Jefferson,

Joliet.

Box 968

Illir;cls

60434

OCT 22 1965
RETURN REQUESTED

WITNESSING

TO RHODESIA

JTrivih The
T'h n TT//-i'vr?
D-f Life''
T f
"
''Holding Forth
Word Of

Philippians

2:16

The ZIDEN L. NUTT Family

Forwarding Address:
0.R.

Field Address:

164

Lowell. Indfono

Chidamoyo
46356

P/Boe
S.

38,

Mli(en

Korel

ahodaiie,

Africa

October 1965

Dear Friends

in Christ:

Greetings in the name of our Lord. So many things to say make it

difficult to know where to start and where to stop. Reminds me of the
ten foot python we saw the other day. , We were watching it come out of
a hole and while I stood ready to shoot if it attacked, Helen ran the
movie camera.
Later we-viewed the film and first the head appears and
on and on i t comes. Every foot more we -wouldgasp a little louder.
We
are anxious to show it to you some day.
RESERVOIR FINISHED

Water is about here. For four years we have hauled water by truck,
car, and foot.
Now our 12,000 gallon reservoir is finished and will
soon supply all needs.
I laid some of the main line yesterday and shall
continue on Monday, the Lord'willing.
AND,THEN COMETH THE HARVEST

Souls are being added to the Church daily and how thrilling it is

to see the growth of the..new Christians.

Just the other d^^3(it^, stOod

on the banks -of the-Kenyohgo

the-Kenyongo -s-tream and- again thrilled a^.jlve
a^^Tl^ve persons
persons
were burled with their Lord. God is certainly blessing ow^-la^rs and
how happy we are that you are working with us and taking part that the
harvest might be gathered.

The medical work is playing a tremendous

part in this and we are working hard on-the hospital.

The foundations

are now comp.iei-e.--for the main Medical Building.

I I-..!

*tnrfciMiraii

HOME

, i i .f i n i

HEARING COMPLETION

Finally it looks like a home for us. In about three weeks we will
move in and what an exciting day it will be when we move from our
cramped little house. The ceiling and plumbing are'left-to do yet, but
all is moving v/ell.

I have a lot of help with Tommy.

God is good and vie praise Him for His loving care
prayers and support. May God richly bless you all.
Love in Christ,

7UJX.
Ziden L. Nutt Family
AjJiliuled With "Central African Mission, Churches of Christ"

We need your

lAf.lPLIGKTERS FOR AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER

INDIVIDUALS

Mr. and Mrs. David Sims

Miss Bonita De Pue
Hovmrd W. Nntt

Florence M.

Margaret Scrutchfield
Mrs. Mae Trump
Mr.

and Mrs.

Thomas

Carr

Mr. and Mrs, Clem Atkinson

Miss Diane L. Howell
Mr.

and Mrs.

John E.

Lucille Letheho
Mrs. Barbara Jo Stauffer
Miss

Mr.

Mr. and Mrs.

Ira W.

Jr.

Miss Marilyn Buche

Blair

Dorothy M. Rice
Mrs. Cora B. Me Kelvy
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wilburn
and Mrs.

Schwallie

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence

Greer
Mr. and Mrs. Millard T. Clark,
Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Squires
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Aaron
Miss Connie Hines

Fir. and Mrs. Win. Griesinger

Beerbower

Lillian Easter

Ziden E. Nutt,

Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Mc Parland

TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS FOR AUGUST

TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER

# 1,922.33

2,018.98

Therje's a call comes ringing

O'er the restless waves.

There

\\'7/

are

souls -to rescue

There are souls to save.

Send the Light, Send the

Send the Light, Send the Light

Light.
GROUPS

CHURCHES

Wheatland Christian Church, Ind.

Savoburg Ladies Aid, Kansas

Wapella Christian Church, 111.

Milan Christian S.S,, Mo,

Grenola Christian Church, Kansas

Southside Christian Church,Kansas
McCune Christian Church, Kansas
First Christian, La Mar, Mo.
Truman Church of Christ, Minn.
Archie Christian Church, Mo.

Friendship Class, First Christian

\ South Valley Chapel Youth, Kansas

^D.V.B.S. Bucklin, Kansas

/'Christian Worker's Class, Crocker

West Milford Church of Christ.

S.S.

Beginner's Class, Aztec,New Mexico

Bellevue Christian Church, Kans^ * ^Richards Christian S.S., Mo.

Western Hills Church of Christ, Cinn.

Mt, Pleasant Christian, Carthage, 111.
Galesburg Christian, Kansas
Blackoak Church of Christ, Gary, Ind.
Drexel Garden Christian, Indpl, Ind..
First Christian, Crown Point, Ind.
Copeland Christian Church, Kansas

Missionary Group No. 2, Protection

Vifashington High School Class, Lebaocn
Barnsdall Christian Missionary,Ok]a
Union Ave,. Christian S.S., Moberly
C.Y.H. Crocker Mo. Christian Chuich
Madelia Church of Christ Ladies Aid

Friendship Class, V/est Milford,Ohio

Memphis Christian Missionary, Ind.
Anna Ramsey S.S. Class, Metz, Mo.
Metz Christian D.V.B.S., Mo.

Deep River Church of Christ, Ind.

Church of Christ, Worthington, Minn.
Eagle Lake Church of Christ, Minn.
First -Christiran~Church, Michigan City
Lov/ell Church of Christ, Ind.
Milo Christian Church, Mo.
Rinehart Christian Church, Mo.
First Christian, El Centro, Calif.

Community Christian, Ft. .Pierce, Fla.

South Haven Christian Church, Ind.
The Church at 26th and Coifax, Ind.
Christian Church, Bucklin, Kansas
Hebron Christian Church, Ind.
South Valley Chapel, Chanute, Kansas
First Christian, Lexington, Ky.

G.Y.F,-Lucerne Christian Church,Mo.

D.V.B.S. Waterall Christian, Texas

Welcome Class, Loami Christian,I11.

Many other groups and individuals

have given through their local
Church and therefore are not listed

separtely.
HOSPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS

August

2,394.57

September

3,278.22

Medaryville Christian Church, Ind.

Kouts Christian Church, Ind.

New Elliot Christian, Griffith, Ind.

Madelia Church of Christ, Minn.

Webber St. Church of Christ, Urbana, 111.

Lakeland Christian Church, Tampa, Fla.
Whiting Church of Christ, Iowa
Sebring Church of Christ, Ohio
Christian Church, Savonburg, Kansas

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"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."

Psalm 119:105

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WITNESSING

TO RHODESIA

"Holding Forth The Word Of Life"

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AhedMie, Africa ,

November, 1965
Dear Christian Friends:

Greetings in the name of Christ. ; Excitement seems to fill the news as Knowledge
of Independence in Rhodesia spreads around; the world. Many quest:ions mount up in almost

every aspect of Rhodesian life, and one is leftL,wi.th^^the-conclusion that only "time will

tell."

That which is certain in life, though, is enough to giva;- faith,fpr everyday; for "we

know whom we have believed," and of a certainty,is our eternal hope in. Jesus Christ as we
live and labor for-iRim. This news is moab::iimportan.t and because of it wp press on with you
to spread the gospel among the African people.
What should I write about? Political, spiritual, or economical news could fill

many pages, but let me start with ^at we might call.......

.Daily Bread

stacked

Our home is n,e^^J.9&,-fi.Q)!Ppletion and in a few days we'll move in. Odds and ends are
one room and as Helen was looking for some paint, she stepped down on a piece of

glass and made a rather large cut on-her foot. That evening I decided I'd better fix sup
per, and the extent of my cooking Ifed'to sandwiches. To the bread box I went to find a few
slices which were a bit stale, and was then informed that there were only enough for some
planned dressing and that this bread had been carefully saved for that purpose.

. ... .^o^n.. th|^, whirl of, the past 16 months of activity, Helen's next statement to run

to the sto.re and'huy' soAe'bread'left us all amused, and made us realize that wd.really are-,
back in.Africa. How common it had been a few months ago to run and get the bread or milk,
but now it is'62 imiles away".

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Progress and Politics

When we listen to the Voice of America and other foreign programs as they broad

cast about Rhodesia,we.almost get e^raid,to continue living here, for it sounds pretty bad.
Inside the borders though
. Little understanding of the real, sit
uation is represented abroad, and there is not much reason for fear unless the U. M. would
Interfere.

In. .spite of all that is going on, twq Christian

area and ,the upper'.grades;, were approved for the^djtistihg^^

at, Chidamoyo;.

this

Fuieche'^and

Sdshung^ are the new ones, and since these two places are where the strongest Christians
live, it was a real source of joy to all. The people will be able to help a lot. on the
cost, but still we must help some with the initial building. Four hours a week of Biblical
studies will now be given, to the maiiy chil'-dreh in these areas arid this makes it all worth- ..
while.,,.,..One thing that we have laid before God in prayer is that, with these opportunities,

i^ell as the hospital'being "under construction, the politicai. news._wiU,.nQt cause a lack
of support.

We covet your prayers in.Jihisbehalfaswell.

AJf'liafed With "Central African Misdon, Churches of ChrisF

Truck Arrives

Several days ago we had written back to ihnerica that our truck w$a;in Biera and
we were to pick it up in Salisbury the following weekend; but then we discovered it had not

reached Biera as was scheduled.

has just arrived.

16th.

However, the long

iii^yhooi

up

It arrived in Salisbury, Rhodesia on

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It had been delayed on the coast for some reason. ^The ifllns'^arted about a week

ago, so it has arrived just in time, though we had needed it many times before.

Again, we

give our^^h
minister, and the Eagle Lake, Minn. Church of Christ, who
^hacl^a Up the purc'MSe*8ir
purc^ree^clEhe
the yehic
yehicle., A1so the many others who shared in the project.
We are so thankful for Christ in you, which makes it possible for us to give wit
ness for Him among the African people. May God bless you each.
Yours in His Service,
Ziden and Helen.

A NEWSLETTER TALKS

Did you ever think as you read me through

Of all that's happened to get me to you?

I'll tell you right now I've been through the mill
Till it seems sometimes it's all up hill.
With rollers rolling over me
To smooth me out from the wood of a tree.
Then the news from Africa came

And into a typewriter went my name.

The next step was an awful thing
. While.on the mimeograph machine
The.-.'ink was spread all over my face,

i; But I didn't mind so very much

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'rCjause it was needful to fill the space.

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The,.news wi,thin was worth it all "

. And I'd just smile before I'd squall.

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Was this all? Why, mercy, Nol

I had. to be addressed and do you know

The women of the church at Lowell did this

So that your mail box I would hot miss.

But, mercy me, what shall I do

"

When I arrive and can't -find you?

After being tied in bundles so tight
..It makes me sad for the postmaster to i^ite,

"Return to sender,, left no address."

So if yqii tapve, .your change please stress.
And send,your address, Zip Codd too,
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. Apd i.J^l be happy to yisit ybti.^

"Christianity that is not worth expPrting is not worth keeping at home." Copied.
We praise God for each of you that helped to export the message of Christ to those
in the Chidamoyo area in October. Space would not .allow us to list all of your names, there
fore, we have omitted listing any. A great big "THANK YOU" is due each of you!

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Your gifts of iove totaled $2,138.49 in the General Mission Fund and $1,846.68

fori the Hospital..Fund.

Wanted

J",

The address of .Marilyn "Standefer. , We haye received a lovely littlebook from her
Primary II.Class but dp not have the, address.or the name of the church to enable us to
thank them for it. .

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