100 th Anniversary of the United Methodist

Church in Central Congo 1912 - 2014

Asi Methodist lu Congo Central, Bill (Mbele) Lovell 1

Table of Contents Chapter 1 Acknowledgments and credits 3 Chapter 2 Episcopal leadership and history highlights 4 Chapter 3 Pioneer leadership 32 Chapter 4 The 42 Chapter 5 The 61 Chapter 6 The 76 Chapter 7 Theology School Wembo Nyama 87 Chapter 8 Agriculture, Nutrition, Food Preparation 94 Chapter 9 Medical Work 106 Chapter 10 Katubwe 121 Chapter 11 The 129 Chapter 12 Transportation 155 Chapter 13 Building 159 Chapter 14 Leadership and the Decade 165 Chapter 15 Aviation 189

197 Chapter 17 The Missionaries from Switzerland 215 Chapter 18 Onward Into the Twenty First Century 229

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Edited and published by Rev. Bill Lovell, Mbele. Picture credits & acknowledgements:

Asbury Kinlaw Library Archives & Special Collections, A.J. Reid Collection. D.L. & E.B. Mumpower Papers, 1913-1922 (C3900) The State Historical Society of Missouri Manuscript Collection . General Commission on Archives and History UMC pictures provided without Charge, Pitts Theological Library, Emory University, Special Collections, Scarritt Lasky Library, Paine College United Methodist Archives, Lake Junaluska Jim Stevenson, Marjorie Deale, Gene Lovell, Elaine Crowder, Alice Maw, Clara Davis Close, H.T. Maclin, Ruth Stilz Whitmore, David Smith, Jacques Umembudi, Bishop Gabriel Unda Yemba, Warner Davis, David Law, Paul Law, Robert Fenstermacher, Margaret Reitz, Drs. Lahi and Yema Luhahi, Ashley Calhoun, Bill Freeman, Jonathan Rose, Don Collinson, Diana Upchurch, Richard Schneider, Ruth Henk, Rosa Ulsh Good, Michel Kasongo

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Permission is granted by New World Outlook Magazine of the General Board of Global Ministries, as the surviving descendent organization for the World Outlook Press, to William Lovell to scan and make available a digital edition of the following out-of-print book: Uhumelu Wa Lukumbi by Alexander J. Reid (Congo Drum Beat, published in 1964 by World Outlook Press) In addition, William Lovell has permission to copy or scan photographs from The Missionary Voice and World Outlook, predecessor publications, for the purpose of collecting images and articles for the celebration of 100 years of Methodism in the D.R. Congo. Both publications are now out-of-print and in the public domain. The New World Outlook requests that original sources of these photos, books, or articles be cited when they are used, whether they are World Outlook Press, The Missionary Voice or World Outlook. Sincerely, Christie R. House, Editor New World Outlook General Board of Global Ministries, 475 Riverside Dr. Room 1476 New York, NY 10115 chouse@gbgm-umc.org

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1854 born in Shanghai China 1875 M. A. Emory and Henry College 1875 Pastor Woodbine Church Nashville 1877 ordained elder in Tennessee

Conference 1877 Vanderbilt University Med. & Theology 1877, Aug. 2 married Daisy Kelly 1877 -1885 China missionary 1881 completed Doctor of Medicine Degree 1882 D . D. Emory University Helped translate N.T. into Chinese Started Kwansei Gakuin University, Japan 1892 -1910 Mission Board Secretary 1910 Elected Bishop 1911 -1912 Congo Luebo Dec. 7, 1911 Wembo Nyama Feb. 1, 1911 2nd journey to Congo 1913 -1914 Started missions in Poland, Manchuria,

Korea Delivered Cole Lectures Vanderbilt

1920 China famine fund Died Sept. 11, 1921 in Japan

Bishop Walter R. Lambuth 1854 - 1921

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Bishop Walter Russell Lambuth 1854 - 1921

Jan. 9, 1865 born in Hephzibah, GA Parents were slaves Gabriel & Sarah When not working went to school Atlanta Baptist Seminary First student to Paine Institute Master of Arts, Brown University 1888 professor at Paine College Member of Philological Association Fellow of Archeological Institute 1810 Fraternal Delegate, General

1911 1912 Congo Dictated French letter from of

property

1913 reported to North Alabama

1918 elected first Sunday School

Traveled all over the southern USA

1923, Nov. 18 died in Augusta, GA

Dr. John Wesley Gilbert 1865 - 1923

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Itinerary of the first mission trip of Bsp W. R. Lambuth and Dr. J. W. Gilbert to Congo

(1911-1912): rail river boat walking and

hammock Luluabourg walking and hammock(walking and hammock Lubefu walking and hammock

walking and hammock Katako Kombe walking and hammock Bene Dibele river boat rail .

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Lokendo la Bsp. Kabengele la Dr. Mutombo Katshi Luebo (Dec. 22, 1011) pulu la Lusambo (Jan. 10,1912)

Friday, 22; Luebo 3 hrs. to Kalema; Dinyunyi, Dity, Muzembe, Fri. night Kalema (5 hrs. to Bombo) (E) Batetela; Cifuadi, R.C. village, Saturday 23; Bombo (6 hours to ( Fuadiala), Ciamala, Sunday 24, Katendi, Cifoko, Kalumbo, Lutumba (work), Lubuyu, Monday 25 Fuadiala 5 hrs. to Ndumba (E.) Batetela name of chief, Kacunga (E),

Cimuaga (W) Kaninda (T), Nkashama (W), Mblanket (W), Mubengai (W), Cifufu

Tuesday 26, Ndumba (3 hrs. to K.) (T) Kalumbo, Manunganye (Kanoa), Kambanza,

Shicikumba (Sick. T), Lusengu Sick T Wednesday 27 Kafulumba (6 hrs. to M.) (E) Thursday 28 Bakua-Sekelai (T), Citebu (T), Elunga (T), Mananguba

(T), Kambale (Sick T.) Friday 29 Melanche Luluaburg Saturday & Sunday 30, 31st. rest

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Monday Jan. 1, 6:00 A.M. leave Malanche (5 hrs. to Kankonda), Mubiai N. side of river (E)

Kankonda Ntambue (R.C. tore down Protestant Church) Kanyoka (E.) 5 hrs. to Luandanda, Zappo Kamuuambe (4 hrs. to Ntombola) (Ask for Mushiful, son of his chief. He was in yard.)

Tuesday, Jan. 2 Luandanda - # Wednesday Jan. 3 Ntombolo - #, Eleinga, Kasisi Thursday Jan. 4 Mala Mala 1:30 P.M.

Friday 5, Mutoto (5 hrs. to Lusambambuma), Kandolo (E) Saturday & Sun 6, 7th Lusambambumba (E) Kahamboi 5 hrs.,

Ngeya Kalamba (2 # E) Monday 8, Nkonde Tuesday 9, Tumba (8 hours to Lusambo) Wednesday 10 Lusambo

Lokendo la Bsp. Kabengele la Dr. Mutombo Katshi Lusambo (Jan. 10. 1912) pulu laWembo Nyama, Jan. Feb. 1, 1912

January 11 Muganyanga, Baluba (R.C.) Jan. 12 Lupemba Baluba &a Basonga (R.C.) Jan. 13 Lukadi Batetela (R.C.) Jan. 14 Bumbai Baluba (R. C.) Jan. 15 Mpoi (1600 feet) Night of Jan. 18 Th. Baluba R.C.) Jan. 16 Tukuanga Batetela (R.C.) Jan. 17 Kalama Batempa (R.C) Jan. 18 Fambaluanga Night Friday Jan 19 Bakempa (RC) Compagnie du Kasai

Edouard Vandeer Anwisa Map town) Jan 19 Anonga Batempa (R.C) Jan 20 Longonia 1900 feet Batempa (R.C.) Saturday and Sunday Jan. 20-21

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Jan. 21 Kasongo Batetela (R.C.) Compagnie Town Jan. 22 Wangonga- Batetela

Jan. 23 Mbonkesse Batetela Jan. 24 Anokoko Batetela (R.C.) Tu., Jan. 23. Jan. 24 Wed. Osangbaute, Gikadiku, Tundalimba, Okindusan, Olombo, (no evidence

of R.C.) (Olombo good place for station near village.) Jan. 25 Thur. Nyangi on River, Otungo on Lake, Sangajulu on River, Nanga, Mukudii

Thursday night, Jan. 25 Small villages on River. Friday Jan. 26 Lubefu -- Tuesday A. M. Jan. 30 Lubefu

Lubefu (Jan. 30, 1912) pulu la Wembo Nyama (Feb. 1, 1912)

Jan. 30, Tuesday, Kachi, Katefe, Djata Otende, night Tuesday Jan. 30 Jan. 31, Wednesday, Vunga Chief Itangdu, Djata Kanga Night Wednesday,

Jan. 31 Feb. 1, Night Thursday R.C. Wembo Nyama (village Muina Senga.

Wembo Nyama (Feb. 5, 1912) pulu la to Katako Kombe (Feb.9, 1912) Feb. 5, Mibango; Okaku; Ochumbe; Shunga Koi Night Mon. Feb. 5 Feb. 6, Ongonga, Dimbaba or Omeonga (chief) Tuesday, Feb. 6) Feb. 7, Djingas Feb. 8, Shinga or Lapaka (Chief) Feb. 9, Katako Kombe no R.C. Tu. Sat. Feb. 10

Katako Kombe (Feb. 10, 1912 pulu la Bena Dibele Feb. 19, 1912 Feb. 10 & 11, Saturday & Sunday, Omekukulu 5 hours from K.K.-(No R.C.), Numbe

(Uvungu chief) Saturday and Sunday Feb. 10-11. (No R.C.) village Batetela Tribe Lukenyi; Momba, Chief Okelanda; Lobilu, Chief Longonia; Chief Numbyunga; Feb. 12, Monday, Yenga, Chief Longonia, village Batetela, Tribe, Lukenyi; (Mokale,

Ahamba, Chief Onema, No R.C.) Feb. 13, Tuesday, Onongdu, Chief Michinjadi, village Batetela, Tribe Lukenyi, (Chief

has 10 villages under him and 2 chiefs); Feb. 14, Lukola (B), Chief Michinjadi; Udesshilu, (B) Chief Dikondonda; Onema, (B),

Chief Yodi; Feb. 15, Thursday Mukele, (L) (Chief Meyoka); Muanga (B), (Chief Ongonda); Ututu (L)

Chief Changula); Osanjila (L) (Sougula), Sanga (Lukungu) (East , Chief Ngonga)

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Feb. 16, Friday, (6 hours) Chief Ngonga, Esumbe Bankuchu (Chief Moma),

Esambula (Chief Moma) Feb. 17-18 Saturday & Sunday Fumba (9 hours) Feb. 19 Monday Bene Dibele (5 hours)

Pages 6-12 from diary of Bishop Walter Lambuth courtesy of Paine College and Ashley Calhoun, Archivist, Lake Junaluska. Abbreviations in diary are from Bishop Lambuth. Starting date of mission stations: Wembo Nyama - 1914; Minga 1922; Tunda 1922; Diengenga (Lodja) - 1935; Dingele (Katako Kombe) - 1943; Kindu 1954; Lomela 1958; Kananga - 1966

Quelques dates significantes dans de la MMCC MECC Nshi ya waki Methodiste lu Congo Central

Organisation de la mission a Wembo Nyama 1914 Etatelu ka mission la Wembo Nyama 1917 Establissement de avec un multigraph 1917 Wakahiki poste la suki la Lubefu 1920 Wakatatela Ecole Biblique 1921 Uwandji Wetshi Uweli la Mama uku delegues la C.P.C. 1922 Wakahiki poste la Tunda, ndu poste la Kabengele (Samangua) 1923 Ekadimwelu ka poste uma la Lubefu utsha la Minga 1926 Wakatatela lusanganya 1930 Eveque Cannon akakidia Kimbulu Charles diacre le 4 Mars uku pasteur Congolais kasu ka ntundu 1932 Mbulo ka mamba la wedi 1933 Wakahiki poste la Dengenga 1938 Daku akayi ama la presse Admis par la Conference Generale de Methodiste (reunie) comme une conference annuelle provisoire avec John McKendree Springer la Elizabethville. 1943 Wakahiki poste la Dingele 1945 Eveque Springer , Eveque Booth akawukiti 1944 Conference General aketawo uku conference annuelle ka shikaa 1949 Takayala kame la wa missions ekina LECO la Leopoldville 1951 Takayala kame la lu ntatela Ecole Theologique (Ecole ka pasteurs la Mulunguishi 1952 Wakasonola Baba John Wesley Shungu dia nsho uku delegue Congolais dia

ntundu lu Conference General uma la M.M.C.C.

1963 .

Pages 17 & 18 From Nyama 1914 - 1964

Takoto kame lu Ecole Secondaire la Katubue

1958 Wakashidiya la nkadimula Daku ; Wakahiki poste la Lomela 1960 Shaumba Pierre akasonwama uku Secretaire Generale ka C.P.C 1960 Wakoto lu Faculte de Theologie 1963 Wakoto lu Ecole Medicale la Kimpese 1954 Wakahiki poste la Kindu 1958 Wakashidiya la nkadimula Daku ; Wakahiki poste la Lomela 1960 Shaumba Pierre akasonwama uku Secretaire Generale ka C.P.C 1960 Wakoto lu Faculte de Theologie 1963 Wakoto lu Ecole Medicale la Kimpese 1954 Wakahiki poste la Kindu 1964 Wakatumi yone Albert Usamba uku delegue laique congolais dia ntundu la

Conference Generale uma

1964 Wakasonola John Wesley Shungu Eveque wa Congo Central la Katanga 1972 Wakasonola Joseph Onema Fama Eveque wa Congo Central. 1964 Asi Mulele akadiaki Uwandji Utshudiakoi, Jean Emambulu, Moise Ngandjololo,

akakimela wa missionaires atanu bingu 9 la Wembo Nyama, la waka diaki antu efula la nanya akambu efula la Wembo Nyama

1998 Efundelu ka mbuku History of the Methodist Church In Central Congo by Michael Kasongo

2005 Wakasonola David Yemba Kekumba Eveque wa Congo Central 2006 Efundelu ka mbuku Gospel and Culture in an African Context The Tetela- Kusu

Anamongo People and the Church by Bishop Joseph Onema Fama 2012 Wakasonola Gabriel Unda Yemba Eveque wa Conference kuyuyu, Congo Est. Episcopal Area

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Eveque Walter Lambuth, (Kabengele) 1912-1916 Dr. John Wesley Gilbert, (Mutombo Katshi)

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left to right Mudimbi, Rev. C.C. Bush, Lafaka. two African evangelists accompanied the first missionaries From Luebo to Wembo Nyama, 1914.

Uwandji Wembo Nyama 1912

Lft. To rt.: , guide & Interpreter, Buoshong, cook; Chief Wembo Nyama, Mudimbe, evangelist, friend of Chief Wembo Nyama, Bishop Kabengele, 1912.

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Uwandji Wembo Nyama

Luudu la ntundu wa missionare

Bishop (Omonomono), James Cannon, Jr., 1922 1933

Bishop Arthur J. Moore 1935 - 1939

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Bishop & Mrs. John M. Springer, Helen, 1940 - 1944

Bishop Newell S. Booth 1945-1963

Bishop John Wesley Shungu 1964 - 1972

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Bishop Joseph Onema Fama 1972 2005

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Bishop David Yemba Kekumba Central Congo Episcopal Area 2005 - present

Bishop Gabriel Unda Yemba Congo Est Episcopal Area 2012 present

Chief Wembo Nyama & Bishop Arthur J. Moore

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Bishop Cannon, (Umonomono) lu kipoi 1924

Bishop Cannon Omonamono lu kepoi

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Rev. H. W. Coxill, Bishops Springer and Moore, Wembo Nyama, 1939

Bishop Springer, (Kitabataba), Diengenga, 1944

Bishop Moore

Bishop Springer chauffeur Jacob Kambilumbilu W.N. 1943

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Bishop Booth, Ngadjolo Mose, John Wesley Shungu

Chappell, Bishop Booth and women leaders

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Bishops Booth, ( ), John Wesley Shungu

(Rt-L) John W. Shungu, Mama Louise Lutshumba, Davis Okundji, Phillip Takenge, Ona Elungu, Safi Katherina, Denise, Front, rt/ lft Dikoma, Christopher Luhahe, Cyrie Shungu, Christina Kama, Armand Talasuwa, Louise Lutshumba, Matthew Kamilo

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John Wesley Shungu, Wembo Nyama District Superintendent 1954

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Rev. John Wesley Shungu, daughter, Denise, upon her graduation from high school, wife, Mama Louise Lutshumba

Rev. John Wesley Shungu, and his father

Revs. John Wesley Shungu & Pierre Ashema

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Mama Louise Lutshumba, Rev. wife

Ordination of Bishop Muzerwera

Bishop Onema, Mama Ekoko

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Bishop Yemba, Lodi Pungumbu Wembo Nyama

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Bishop Yemba and Mama Henriette Bishop Yemba

& news reporter, Lodja, 2007

Mrs. Henriette Kuntu Yemba dancing at Conference 2007

Henriette Yemba giving bicycles to the presidents of each district UMW Conference Lodja 2007

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Free University, Kisangani 1970, Michel Kasongo, David Yemba, Pierre Marini, Jacques Kashama, Andre Bwetu, David Kamba, Maurice Ngoy, Denis Lobo, Bayous Bangudi

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Rev. Gabriel & Mama Umba Unda, & family

Rev. Gabriel Unda, refugees, Kivu

Eveque Gabriel & family, Kindu

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Gabriel Unda la Mama Umba dcde le 1 fv., 2007

Rev Unda, Wembo Nyama

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Gabriel Unda Woody Bartlett

Bishop Shungu

Bishops David Yemba and Gabriel Unda, Kamina, 2012

Bishop David Kekumba Yemba, Central Congo Episcopal Area

Bishop Gabriel Yemba Unda, East Congo Episcopal Area

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East Congo Epis Area green East Congo Annual Conf. Districts; Kalima, Kibombo, Kasongo, Samba, Kindu Nord, Kindu Sud, Punia, Tunda Kivu Annual Conf. Districts; Beni, Fizii, Goma, Uvira Oriental & Equator Conf Districts; Ikela, Kisangani, Lubutu, Opala I, Opal II, Missionary dist. Isangi Mission Field Central Africa Republic Central Congo Epis. Area red Cent. Congo Annual Conf. Districts; Bambole, Bena Dibele, Djalo, Idumakuku, Itana, Bayaya, Haut Lomami, Kataka Kombe, Kole, Lodja Nord, Lodja Sud, Lomela, Minga, Tshumbe, Wembo Nyama Kasai Annual Conf: Districts; Ilebo, Kabinda, Kananga, Luiza, Lukibu East, Lukibu West, Lusambo, Mbuji Mayi West Congo Annual Conf. Dists.; Bandundu Bas Congo, Kinshasa East, Kinshasa West Mission Fields Congo Republic (Brazzaville), Gabon

From 1914 -1962, 207 missionaries served in the Central Congo Conference from 1914 -1962 125 additional missionaries from 1962 present, 25 from Switzerland They came from 27 States in the USA, 8 countries, from Africa; Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Haiti, Great Britain, Hungary, Switzerland

Names of missionaries to Central Congo with no pictures.

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1922 Rev. & Mrs. Victor P. Henry KY, (Wungu), (Diese); 1922 Mrs. Fanny B. Warren, (Nduwa), OK; 1926 Dr. John C. Duvelle, (Wetshi Wembo Nyama), AK; 1927 Miss Mary Elizabeth Moore, (Wedi), VA; 1930 Miss Hortense Murry (Ngandji), GA; 1945 Miss Arza Maude Smith, (Ekoko) CA; 1951 Miss Jean Brenneis (Yimba), FL; 1951 Jesse Mothersbaugh (Kandola), MO; 1951 Miss Pat Miller (Ana-Lodja), TX; 1951 Miss Maria Swords NY; 1959 Rev. & Mrs Harry Speakman (Kasongo), PA; 1959 Rev. Rolla Swanson (Otepa), NB; 1959 Charles and Rose LeMasters OK TX; 1960 Miss Gwendolyn Sue Durham IN; 1960 Rev. and Mrs. David Cobb; 1961 Miss Ida Mae Bookman VA; 1962 Miss Evangeline Lewis CA; Mary Hempel; 1962 Warren and Lois Jackson; Chlora Dean; 1965 Milton Coles; 1965 Fred Tiffany; 1965 Chuck Stilwell; 1965 Joe McCormick; 1965 Don Hill; 1965 Jerry Schmidt VA; 1966 Ray and Ruth Isely; 1967 Anne Marie Nordby; Stanford Wyse; Dorothy Hughlett; 1968 Jon Heming

Ansil Lynn, (Lupungu), Rev. J. J. Davis, (Ukundji), Charles T. Schaedel, (Etshima-Adungu), Dr. D. L. Mumpower, (Wetshi Uweli), Picture taken before sailing for England

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Chapter 3 Pioneer Leadership

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Dr. D.L. Mumpower, (Wetshi Uweli) 1914 Mrs. Mumpower, (Kote), Missouri

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Rev. C.C. Bush, (Mandefu), Mrs. (Dishiki), 1914, WV

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Lusanganya wa ntundu la Eveque Kabengele la wa missionnaires wa ntundu la Wembo Nyama 1914

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John A. Stockwell, (Lukadi), 1914, LA

builder

Mrs. Stockwell, (Ekoko), 1914 LA

37 Chief Wembo Nyama & Betty Mumpower

L-rt. Mrs. Mumpower, Mrs. & Mr. Stockwell, Mr. & Mrs. Bush; leopard caught in a trap

Luudu la Nzambi la Wembo Nyama

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First Conference 1914, Wembo Nyama

Carpenter shop Wembo Nyama

Rev. Thomas E. Reeve, (Kasongo Muli) Mrs. Etha Mills Reeve, (Ekungu) 1916 GA

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Rev. H. P. Anker, (Lopemba), Mrs. Eva (Mandjeleo), 1916, Illinois

Earl Stilz, (Talatala), agriculture Willie, (Lulindu), Ethel, Ruth (Ubunga) 1916, 1922, TN

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E. B. Stilz & Willie and children, Ella Ruth, Ethel, adopted son Jacques

Translating N.T. , Earl Stilz (Talata) Ona Yema, Fundji

Djamba Paulu, chief printer

Earl B. Stilz, (Talatala)

Lokendo la Uwandji Talatala 41 Lungi, Kafua,

Onasaka Carpenters, desks, cabnets, boat for lake Makamba

Earl Stilz & fruits and vegetables

J.J. Davis, (Ukundji), 1920, AL; Ruth Henderson Davis, (Uwanga), 1920 , VA

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Chapter 4 The 1920 Rev. Ansil Lynn, (Lupungu) Mrs Lynn, (Ukala), 1920 Texas

J.J. Davis, (Ukundji), 1920; Ray Watson, (Kikumba), 1958, KY Taken the day Watsons arrived, & J.J. was leaving on furlough

Charles T. Schaedel (Etshima-Dungu) 1920, TX

Etta Lee Woosley, Mrs. Charles T. Schaedel (Dembo) 1918 TX

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1.) Rev. Ansil Lynn, 2.) Miss Kathrine Wilson, 3.) Rev. T.E. Reeve, 4.) Ms C.T. Shadel & 5.) C.T. Shaedel, 6.) Mrs. D. H. Mumpower, 7.) Earl Stilz, 8.) Rev. J. J. Davis, 9.) Mrs. H. P. Anker, 10.) Mrs. T. E. Reeve, 11.) Dr. D.L. Mumpower

L.M. Kinman, (Kenemo), 1921, MO

(Ketshi) 1918 TX

WW Higgins, (Longonya), (Yoto), 1921 Missouri

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L. L. Harris, (Djati), 1921, TX

Mrs. L.L. Harris, Eliza Iles, (Ngandji), 1920 LA

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Dr. Janet Miller, (Ketshi), 1927 NC

Grace Foreman, (Omoi), 1921 TX

Mary Foreman, (Utshitshi) 1920 TX

Christine Allen, (Lulangu) 1922, TX

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Dr. Charles P.M. Sheffey (Tokenyo), 1922 VA

Dr. William Hamilton Moore, Jr. , 1923, MO

Rev. Eugene H. Farmer, (Omonomono) 1924 MO

Early group of evangelists, 1929 Kimbulu Charles, first ordained pastor 1927

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Chief Budju, brother of Kimbulu Charles

Dr. & Mrs. Charles Sheffey, (Wetshi Tokenyo), 1922 Joy, (Kusu), 1932, VA

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Rev. Warren Ware (Otete), (Mama Ndjeka) 1923, Mississippi

Dr. William B. Lewis, (Wetshi Yimba), Zadie, (Unya), 1923 Mississippi.

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Rev. H. T. Wheeler, (Mamba), Laura, (Mama Utshumba), 1928, WV

Myrtle Zicafoose, (Ekuo), 1931, Edith Martin, (Yema), 1931, Ruth Sheka), 1931, Ann Parker, 1927, (Ulundu), Mary Foreman, (Utshitshi), 1920

Henry C.H. Ayres, (Lopepe) Mrs. Ethel Ayers, , (Amena ) 1924, 1931, GA

Mrs. Henry C Ayres, Verna Miller (Mama Malu) 1924, Virginia

Dora Armstrong, R,N. (Ubunga) 1925 VA

Recipe for peanut milk, by Earl Stilz. Peanut butter or bagasse boiled in water, brown sugar. Orphans thrived on this milk given by Mama Ubunga.

Martha Stevenson, (Mata, Kalangawo) & Isabel DeRuiter Olela), 1930

Rev. William DeRuiter, (Ukandjaloka), Isabel, Olela, 1926, IL

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William, captain, 1st assignment

Ukandjaloka la E. Stanley Jones, 1957

Helen Farrier Mount, (Mama Tokena), 1927

Carroll Mount, (Unya), TN 1930

Dr. Carroll B. Mount, (Wetshi Unya), 1930 TN

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Rev. John Barden, (Kitoko), Mrs. Barden, (Undja) 1926, 1931 NC

Annie E. Parker (Ulundu) 1927 AL

Mama Diese), (Uwandji Lukale), Gladys & Joe Mississippi 1934, 1928

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J. Noble White, 1924 TX

William Tabb, (Ulenga), (Mama Kumbo), 1928 GA

Robert Louis, Fernand Degosserie (Wembo) 1928 Belgium

Dora Armstrong , (Ubunga

Ruth (Sheka

Myrtle Zicafoose, (Ekuwo) 1931, WV

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Myrtle Zicafoose, (Ekuwo), Ruth

Sheka)

Dora Armstrong, missionary children called her Aunt Doo Doo), (Ubunga), VA 1925 Edith Martin, (Yema), AK 1931 Myrtle Zicafoose, (Ekuwo), WV 1931 Dorothy Rees, (Walu), 1930 KY

Dr. William Hughlett, (Wetshi Tongono), Violet, (Nyandi), 1929, FL

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Drs. Hughlett, Deale, and witch doctor friend and Hugh Deale

Early group of church leaders 1930

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1931 Conference

Dr. & Mrs. Lewis, Chief Lufungula & bride, Bishop Springer

Lupanu August, & wife , pastor of

Hazel, (Shaku), Rev. Alex, (Shutsha), Reid , 1929 IL

Reid house with leaf roof, ndjua, Dingele, 1946

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Itineration with Reids

Revival , Mbulo, Wembo Nyama 1932

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Mbulo la Wembo Nyama 1954

& wife, pastor at Ukumadi

Chief Lufungula & wife, & Pastor Wemba Kungu 1943

Chief Opedi, original landowner of the mission station of Dingele

Talking drum, whose message can be heard for ten miles. Kekumba Paul, village pastor calls his people for church on the small drum

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Luudu la kalasa

Witch doctor

School building, luudu la kalasa, Dingele

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Dr. Pierre Shaumba, Mama Telesia, la Kinshasa

Beginning, etatelu ka luudu la Nzambi, Dingele

Pastor Ashema Pierre, Dingele

Pierre Ashema, wadie ndi, Mama Marie Lokombi, la ona, Deborah

Daniel Luhata, Andre Boma, AJ Reid,

(Shutsha)

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Pastor Joseph Eluhu

Mama Helena Eluhu

Chapter 5 The

Decade

Mama Djundu (left), from Utuka Tuka, near Katako Kombe, the blind saint who won whole villages to Jesus and prepared them for Baptism through teaching the

catechism.

Evangelist Mama Uwala usi Elunga, suki la Katako Kombe

Mama Katarina Walu, Otete, witch doctor converted

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Mama Djundu meeting with pastors

Ashema Pierre, Kimbulu Charles, Fadiala Ngandjolo, Moise & wife Marie Pembe

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Mama Marie Utshumba la Pierre Shutsha 1955

Bishop Booth, Marie, & orphans at Minga 1954

Pastors Wembo Nyama District , Dende Jerome, Eluhu Joseph, Opelele Daniel, Lunumbe Andre, Shungu John Wesley, Louis

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Tunda

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Rev. Eugene Lovell, (Lusulu), Mildred, (Yoto), 1930 TN Jeanette, (Tsheko)

Anne, (Ndowana), Gene, Jr. (Moise)

Lusulu, Yoto, 1930

Eugene and

home at Minga Wembo Nyama,

& Tunda

Tunda

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Kindu, Rev. Eugene Lovell, (Lusulu), (Mama Yoto)

Mayele wa Asi rebel

Dr. Hughlett, (Tongono), Rev. Gene Lovell, (Lusulu), Larry Pleimann, ( ) Dr. Nick Siksay, Rev. Doug Crowder, (Mulenda), taken Oct. 6, 1964 at Lusambo after 9 weeks in captivity by the Congo Rebels.

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Eugene Lovell (Lusulu) (Mama Yoto)

5 couples the night before rebels arrived at Wembo Nyama, Sunday, Aug. 2, 1964

Annie Mai White (Mweupe), 1931 GA

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(Diese), (Lukali), Gladys & Joe Maw, Alice Lucy, Joe Dudley, 1934, 1928

Bill Chappell, (Unyumbi), Anniemae White, (Mweupe), 1931, GA; Zadie Lewis, (Unya), William Lewis (Yimba), 1923, Mississippi

Mary, (Lulangu), MS 1943; Bill Chappell, 1937, VA, Beth

Rev. Bill Chappell, (Unyumbe) Honore Lukali, Mama Marie Uya, translating OT

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Lorena Kelly, (Tola), NC, 1936; Elizabeth Dalby, (Anasungu) 1943; Hazel Reid, (Shaku) Anie Laurie Winfree (Ndjeka) 1939, TX; Ethel Homfeldt, (Ana- Tunda) 1949, KA

Ethel Homfeldt, (Ana-Tunda), Lodja

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Ana Laurie Winfrey, (Ndjeka), 1939 TX

Norene Robkin, (Kuhu), 1937 Arkansas

Central Conference, Elisabethville, 1943

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Bishps. Booth, Shungu, Joseph Eluhu, Pierre Shutsha, Victor Wetshi, Emile Luhahi, Pierre Djamba

Wembo Nyama Church and Pastor School

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Ndjomo, wife, head mason

Conference 1922

Luudu la Nzambi la hendi la Wembo Nyama

Inman Townsley, (Onema) treasurer, short wave radio Pattie, (Wema), Bo, 1938 , CA, SC

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WN 1964; l-rt. unk. , Sally Reinecke, (Ambatshe), 1956, NY; Anniemae White, (Mweupe), Edith Martin, (Yema), Barbara Norris, (Anna Minga); Dorothy Reese, (Walu) 1930, KY

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Mama (Ekanga) Kay Eye, RN, (Ekanga) VA, 1939

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Rev. Marshall & Eloise Lovell, Billy, (Mbele), ), (Hanyangi), Tennessee 1940

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Rev. Marshall Lovell ,

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Bishop Arthur J. Moore, Rev. Marshall Lovell

Ready to itinerate 1945

Eloise Lovell, food from UNICF 1958

Mama (Hanyangi), Marshall Lovell ( )

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Mama Hanyangi,Lovell, Amandus Kasongo, Albert Osamba, Emungu Alphonse, Jerome Tolamba, Lumbi Paul, Edinga, Esahu Nicolas, Hyango Melheur, Thomas Letshudia Puhu, Clemant Lufile, Joseph Luki Lukushai

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Eloise Lovell (Hanyangi) , Marshall Lovell, ( )

Papa Mudimbi Moise adjase latundu ka luudu la Wembo Nyama

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Billy Lovell, (Mbele) 1957

Dingele engwi (partridges) 1949

Bible School graduates 1943 Wembo Nyama

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Museu Emile, Mudimbi Moise, Baise, Lunumbi Andre, Rev. Onasaka, Djate Daniel, Ukundji Daniel Njulu, Ulungu, Paul Unyangunga, Rev. Diandja, Kalonda

Confirmation Class led by Prierre Ashema, Kimbulu Charles, and Fadiala

Lf. rt. 11/ Grace Sheffey, 5/Nancy Sheffey, 6/ Gene Lovell, Jr., 12/ Betty Wheeler, 10/Martha DeRuiter, 7/ David DeRuiter, 1/ Billy Lovell, 14/ Nellie Jane Anker, 3/ Anne Lovell, 8/ Catherine DeRuiter, 13/ Bina Wheeler, 4/ Jeanette Lovell, 9/ John Paul DeRuiter, 2/ Bo Townsley

Missionary children Wembo Nyama 1943

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Hugh, (Lutundula), Marjorie, (Nduwa), Deale, Dot Gilbert,(Elandu), Birgit Nordin, (Anewangu), Earl Stilts, (Talatala), Billie, Lulindu), Bob Bright, (Otete) Dr. Ake Akerberg, (Saka), Virginia, (Uyakoi), and Burleigh Law, (Utshudiakoi), Mrs. Eva Anker, (Mandjelo), Eloise, (Hanyangi), and Marshall,(Ukitukunda), Lovell; children, Barbara, Peggy, Gaile, Ricky Deale, David, Patsy Hamerick, David & Paul Law

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Doris Cary, Mpembe), 1944, Ohio

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Mr. & Mrs. Deschacht 1945 (Lufungula) Belgium

Bill Hamrick, (Wasasu) Pat, (Sangu) Billy, Patsy, David 1948 New York Kay Eye, (Ekanga),1939 Edith Martin, (Yema),

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Ken, Hugh, Barbara, Peggy, Margie, Gaile, Kay

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Dr. Emile Luhahi, Rev. Pierre Shaumba, KY, Mama (Shaku)

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Sally Reinecke, (Ambatshe) 1955, NY; Ngandjolo, Lorena Kelly, (Tola) 1936, NC

Rev. Pat Johnson (Tsheko) & Emma, (Enongo), 1948, KY

Rev. Okoko Richard, Dean of Theology School, Wembo Nyama, Mama Wetshi

Rev. Okoko and Mama Wetshi, Wembo Nyama

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Chapter 7 Theology School Wembo Nyama

Rev. Okoko

Rev. Kibeshi Ngandu Rev. Ekota DiKaya

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Dr. Afumba Wandja 1987, Faculte Theologie, Wembo Nyama receiving books for library Theology School

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Graduation 1987, Patrice Lumumba University, Wembo Nyama

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Facultie Theologie Wembo Nyama 1987

Iyendji, Dr Mbuyu, Prof. Armand Luhahi, Dr Benjamin Okitawutshu, Rev. Unda Gabriel 1987 Wembo Nyama

Prof. Djundu Lunge, 1989

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School of Theology, Wembo Nyama

Dr. David Kekumba Yemba, visiting professor of Theology

Wembo Nyama 1948 reception for Dr. Frank Laubach

Standing r-l; Pat Johnson, Gunnar Stadius, Bill Hamrick, H.P. Anker, Bill Chappell, Dr. Frank Laubach, Gene Lovell, Ethel Stilz, Mildred Lovell, Annie Laurie Winfrey, ukn, Earl Stilz, ukn, Marshall, Eloise Lovell , Seated; Emma Johnson, Mary Chappell,ukn, Billy & Gene Jr. Lovell, Eva Anker, Pattie & Inman Townsley, Lorena Kelly, Betty Dalby, ukn,ukn,Mary Foreman, Anniemae White

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Famille ka Rev. Shutsha Pierre la Mama Marie Utshumba

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Tilling to plant millet, asami Millet ready to harvest

Fish ponds Wembo Nyama

dgese, cassava greens ready to cook

Uyuku made from cassava, mange

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Mbele ambulungula akomi, ecole maternale, 1987

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Surgery Wembo Nyama hospital

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Chapter 9 Medical Work

Sheka), ndjibula ka menda sudi

Microscope work with the light of the sun

Val, (Lutula), Dr. Imanuel Bitsch Larsen, (Lolonga), 1951, 2008, at Tunda Denmark

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Elephantiasis

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Tropical ulcers cleaned and treated

Onamemba sewing table cloth at Minga leorosarium in 1955. Fingers reduced to numbs by leprosy, he learns to sew. Table cloth is on Rosa Ulsh

Kay Eye, RN, (Ekanga) treating patients with her medicine kit

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Triplets at Wembo Nyama

Doris Cary, (Mpembe), 1944 la Dingele, Ohio

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Medical Work Wembo Nyama

Dr. White, & Murial

Mary Collinson attending

Dottie Gilbert , 1952, PA (Elandu) & Dr. Ndilu

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Wembo Nyama Hospital Chapel

Dr. Ake Akerberg (Saka), Elizabeth, (Lippi) Mama (Umba) Sweden, 1948 Dr. Akerberg & Bill Chappell

Dr. Hughlett Paul Koi

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Dr. Karl Stadius, 1948, Lilly Anna Stadius, Finland

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Dr. Robert & Murial White, (Uwili), (Kote) 1948, Michigan

Dr. Harry Cloyd, (Wetshi Ndjadi), 1949, KY Juel and Sigvun Nordby, 1964

Samuel Sapy, (Umunga), Bari,(Ubunga), 1951 Hungary

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Wembo Nyama Hospital

Ann Burlbaugh, (Ndjoka) at Pharmacy with Louis

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Michell Lumbu, Henrietta Eshidi la ana, Infirmier la Wembo Nyama et la Diengenga 1950 -1960

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Staff of Wembo Nyama Hospital , 2012

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Dr. Pierre Djamba Manya, Missionary with General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church

Tunda Andre, nurse, Wembo Nyama 1955 & family

Louise Yema Ngongo, Maternities Coordinator, Cent. Congo Episcopal Area, addressing Lodja Conference 2007

Dr. Djamba Lama, Wembo Nyama, 1987

Tunda Andre, Marie Alumba, Maron, Maldo, Dembo

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CHAPTER 10 KATUBWE ECOLE SECONDAIRE UNIE 1953 - present EMCC, (Eglese Methodist du Congo Central) APCM, (American Presbyterian du Congo Mission) EMSC, (Eglese Methodist du Sud Congo)

Sitting l-r; Paul Alexander, Virginia Pruitt, Sally Plummer, Ira Moore, Shamba Pierre, Marianne McKee, Benjamine Ngulung; back l-r; George McKee, Irwin Hartmann, Lynn Hammond, Louise Fleming, Larry Plummer, Ruth Henk, Meth.?

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Building Church at Katubwe

Temporary Classrooms, Katubwe Mary, John, Martha

Permanent class rooms being built

Willis Piper, builder of Katubwe buildings

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sitting l-r Badibanga Maurice, Luhahi Armand, Tshongombe Jean Baptist, Mayumba Gaston; standing fr. l Utshudiema David, Matala Paul, Dihunga Daniel

Graduating Class waiting to enter Chapel

Methodist Missionary teachers at Katubwe; Annie Mae White, Lawrence Robinson, Ruth Robinson, Willis and Dorothy Piper, Paul Alexander, Jim Hartman, Larry and Sally Pleimann, Lynn Fleming, Laura Winfrey, Ethel Humfeldt, Lorene Guess, Chuck Weaver

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Front l-r; Annimae White (Muepe), Mrs. Oliver, Ms. Flemming, Ms. Barbara Norris, (Ana Minga) Ms. Rurh Henk; Back; Stixrud, Tata Benjamin Ngulunga, Hoffeldt, Oliver, George McKee, Wallace Henk, Tshihamba Remy

Wally Henk, Ruth Henk, Marianne McKee, Ira Moore, George McKee, Tshihamba Remy, Mr. Musaka, ukn., Bill Metzel, Bing Stixrude

Rev. Wallace Henk, Mr. Jason Sendwe, Mrs. Ruth Henk

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Ruth Henk teaching piano to Yemba David

Rev. Henk, Bishop Shungu, Daniel Shungu, Mrs. Henk

End of school dinner for faculty & students, Ruth Henk, Penge Auguste, Lokombe Pierre

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Class of 1962 at Katubue High School Standing l to r : Luhahi Armand; Ndjate Armand; Matala Paul; Banza Jason; Tshongombe Jean. Seated l to r: Mayumba Gaston; Dihonga Daniel; Uthudiema David; Mpinda Daniel; Badibanga Maurice.

Officers for Youth for Christ at Katubwe M.S. 1963; left to right; ukn, (Secretary); Olenge Polycard, (Treasurer); Lukali Honore, (Vice-Pres.); Luhahi Armand, (President)

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l-R front: Mbanz Gaston, Kashimuka David, Ahuka B. Andre, Ntumba Celestin, Andre Kumuamba, Alphonse C. Diyaka, Gustave Nyanguile 2nd row: Francois Katunda, Mwaku Benjamin, Kajingulu Gaspard, Lokombe E. Pierre, Lungenyi Daniel, Etienne S. Lunge, Mulamba Onesime, Standing: Katanga Joseph, Bushebu Samuel, Ongenyi Albert, Shamba Pierre, Leonard Nday, Antoine R. Dimandja, Andre Trip Maneng Fullstop

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Graduation at Katubwe

Ruth Henk teaching at Katubwe George McKee teaching electricity

Choir Practice, Ruth Henk, Yemba

David in the center

Rev. Ed Smith, (Wungu), Janet, (Kenemo), 1954, NC, Eddy, Davy, Sally

Chapter 11 1950

Mary Chappell, Bill Chappell, Simonne Von Ooteghem, (Mboka), Belgique, 1952; Ruth and J.J. Davis, Doris Cary, Edith Martin, Janet and Ed Smith

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Burleigh Law, (Utshudiakoi), Virginia (Unyakoi), 1950, WV, AL

Lomela

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Paul Law (Pena Koi) and his friends at Wembo Nyama

Burleigh giving his witness

David Virginia

Margaret Ann Paul

Burleigh Law

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Osodu Francois, Andre Umuba, Gessa Charles, Onema Joseph, Elemba Joseph, Okende Joseph, Nganda Andre, Andre Bomard, Ogendangenda Joseph, Lundu Joseph, Upumia Gilbar, Emungu Alphonse, Unya Augustine, Dr. Kitenge Jean 1956

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Andre Umumbu, Mama Dembo, Joseph Onema, Mama Ekoko 1961

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Ecole de Moniteur, Wembo Nyama, 1955, Harrison Shaffer, (Fundji)

Harrison Shaffer, (Fundji), Jackie, (Uyaka); 1953, CO

Mudimbi Moise

Museu Emile

Djundu Paul

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Luhaka Omasumbu

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Ashema Pierre

Lukali Penge

Diongo Albert

Odemba Konde Paul

Dungu Albert

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Charles (Chuck) Weaver, 1951195 Georgia, (Nkana Yimba) Birgit, RN (Anewangu) 1950 Finland, Kirsten, Irene

Jean Emambulu, Chuck

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Rev. HT Maclin, Alice, & family, (Onakoi), (Ngandgi) Texas, 1952 in Brussels

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Max Ritter (Ongenongeno), 1952, IN

Joe Davis, (Eteti), Dot , (Etshoko) Warner, Diane, 1950, KY Don Bodley, Utshudiema 1955

Rev. H. T. Maclin, (Onakoi) , 1953, Mose Ngandjolo, Pat Johnson, (Tsheko)

Alice Maclin, (Ngandji)

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Charles Reeve, (Mulamba), Mildred, (Usasa) 1950, Georgia

Al Burlbaugh, Mbo), 1953, PA, Mary Ann, (Ndjoka)

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Dot Walker, Dave, (Okitasumbu) (Duwana), 1954 GA

Jean Emambulu, Inman Townsley, Elizabeth Dalby, Edith Martin, Kay Eye, Alex Reid, Annie Laurie Winfrey, Pierre Shaumba, Pattie Townsley, Hazel Reid

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Sally Reinecke, (Ambatshe), 1955, New York; Betty Barker, 1956, (Atatu) New York

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Rev. & Mrs. Ken Jones, (Kenemo), NJ, 1956, at Kananga airport

Simonne Van Ooteghem, (Mbuka) 1952, Belgique

Rosa Ulsh,(Ana Ngangi), 1954, SC;

Larry, (Utshdiakana), Rae , (Ukungu), Lundeen, 1956; California

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Roger & Mary Youmans

Don Collinson, agricultural Unya) Susan,

Gini, Kristin, IL

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Mary Collinson (Unya) & teachers, Wembo Nyama

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Disc Plow Gift of Moline UMC, IL

At Wembo Nyama

Chicken incubation and crops at Sandoa

Fernand Dechene & Gini Collinson at Sandoa

Doug Crowder, (Mulenda), Elaine, (Ekoko) Sandra, Anna, Sarah, 1958, TN, NE

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Dave & Dot Walker, Bishop Booth, Alice & H.T. Maclin, Mrs. Charles Reeves

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Hanyangi, (Eloise Lovell), Umba, (Lorine Guess), Uya Koi, (Virginia Law), Shungu Nkoi, (Collinson) Nduwa, (Marjorie Deale), Utshediakoi, (Burleigh Law), Umba, (Lorine Guess), Ana Sungu, (Elizabeth Dalbey); Atatu, Betty Barker; Wembo Nyama, 1956

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Wembi Ulua & family

Uminu, Teacher, & family

Mama Dembo Jeanne

Tunda Michel & family

John, (Mwenyi), and Mary Jane, (Dembo), WA, Hughlett 1954, Florida

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Rev. Eluhu Joseph, Mama Helena, Wembo Nyama Mama Omoi , Edith Martin, Tunda 1955

Barbara Norris, (Ana Minga), 1955; Kentucky

Betty Barker (Atatu) 1956, FL

Lorine Guess (Umba) 1954 TN

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Jayne Anker, (Anekumba) 1957

Mary Bozeman 1956 Mississippi

Jim, (Senga), and Martha (Mama Mata), Stevenson, & Patricia, 1956; PA the print shop

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David and Marshall with parents Martha and Jim Stevenson

Clifford Bertholf, 1965

Stan (Lukamba), 1955 and Joanne, Maughlin , Alan, Carla 1957, Kansas

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Wendell Golden

Barbara Hartman, Ongenyi, 1951

Ramond Watson, (Kikumba); Mama (Dunga) 1958 KY

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Jack, (Welo) Norma, (Ahata) Hoskin, 1958, England

Jack, (Eteko), Anna, (Eshimu), Wesley, 1958 KY

Wayne , (Uyumba) & Dorthy, (Nduwana) Culp, Dan, Becky, David, Sam 1959; Ohio, taken 1964

Ron & Lou Gaddis, 1959 OK

Kay Gindelberger

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Anne Cary Eastman, (Aui), 1951

William Richardson, (Lukulowo), 1959

Transportation Joe Maw (Lukale) family

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Lubefu bac

Carrying bricks, W.N. 1943

Al Burlbaugh and the boat he constructed

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The road between Tshumbe and Wembo Nyama, 1982

Crossing Lomami river going to Tunda

Jean Embeya, Chauffeur

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Ed Smith & J.W. Shungu

Transporting a hippo to eat

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Charging the battery

Building Mama Tola School, Lodja

Chapter 13 Building

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Jack Wesley (Eteko) drilling for water Wembo Nyama

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Al Burlbaugh (Mbo) securing lumber, 1965

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Workers with Richard Schneider preparing solar panels for installation on the roof of maternity hospital, Wembo Nyama 1985

Brick shed beginning and completion 1952 Wembo Nyama

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Brick kiln Wembo Nyama, kapita

Building the hospital at Wembo Nyama

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Al Burlbaugh, (Mbo), kapita

Burleigh Law, Al Burlbaugh, Larry Lundeen look over hospital building plans Wembo Nyama 1955

Wembo Nyama Hospital July 1971

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H. T. Maclin, E.H. Lovell, Alex J. Reid, Mose Ngandjolo, Bishop Booth, Andre Omana, Museu Emile, Kay Eye, Lorena Kelly, seated Andre Ukunda, Mama Dembo, Mama Lutshumba, J. W. Shungu, M.W. Lovell, Wetshi Victor, Dr. Hughlett, Henry T. Wheeler

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Chapter 14 Leadership and 1960 Decade

Jean Emambulu, & Family, Dingele 1948

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Minga Church

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Pastors of Wembo Nyama District

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Albert Osamba, Jerome Kasongo, Paul Lokoto, Pierre Shutsha, Wemboluwa, Andre Omana

Kasongo Mitchele song leader Katako Kombe Dingele

Mama Kombi Elena Papa Namba 1962 Wembo Nyama

Seated from rt. /left Victor Umumbu, Pierre Djamba, Albert Usamba, Andre Ukunda, Louis Okitohamba Standing left/ rt Kimbulu Paul, Simon Kashama, Koi Paul, Pius Dungu, J. W. Shungu, Leonard Okenge, Andre Ahoka, Jacque Olenga, Joseph Okito, Francois Tunda Shungu, Wembolua, 1967

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Pierre Ashema Family

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Ngandeme-ma Jean

Eluhu Joseph, Moise Dimandja, Mama Shaku, Tunda Andre

Mama Uyaka Veronique Girls home matron WN

Mama Kombi Elena Mid-wife WN Rev. Dendi Jerome,

Mama Miriam & family

Baba Emile Luhahi la Mama Pauline Yema

Mama (Hanyangi), Uwandji (Lusulu), Mama (Yoto) la famile ka Dr. Emile Luhahi la Mama Pauline

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Wendell Golden, Carl Bennett, Sue Gindelberger, Ethel, Homfeldt, Clara Golden, Mona & Walter Mason, Wembo Nyama, July 23, 1968

Omokoko

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Mulenda

Dende John W. Shungu

Opelele Daniel Eluhu Joseph

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Opelele Daniel la wadiendi Lusanganya wa amantu

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Marcus Omokoko, Andre Omana, Jean Ngandemema

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Rev. Emile Museu la Andre Ukunda, Conference General 1972 Atlanta

Andre Ukunda , Mama Adieu & Mam Adieu & family 1955

Left to right standing; Mundala, Kassongo, Lumami, Yema, Mbu E. Sitting left to right: Tunda, Rev. Museu, Kikumba, Gaby Mukindji, Mama Mbu, Kipuano. 1967

Yema Luhahi, Nurse, Dr. Public Health Mundala Basile, Engineer Geologue Lumami Bernard, Engineer Agronome Mbu Elizabeth, Diplomat, Nurse Kipuano Charlotte, Nurse Midwife Tunda Museu, Accountant Mukindji Gabriel, Electrical Engineer Kikuma Boniface, Teacher Mbu Anne, Data Processing computer Kassongo Stanislas, Assit

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Ecole de Moniteurs Promotion 1958

Fundji Joseph Mulenda

Isidore Diamba

Rev. Lungi Paul Kahudi

Osembe Jules Utute Odimba Paul

Pele Alexandre

Ngomo Joseph

Ohano Cosmas Longengo

Kimbulu Paul Nguwu

Pierre

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Emma Johnson, (Enongo), Pauline Nyaundu, (Mother of Henriette Chappell, (Lulangu) at UMW meeting

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Samudi, Ukunda Andre, Djamba Pierre, Kindu, 1964

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Okunda Andre, Luhata Daniel, Paul Umenunga

Umeunga la Marie Wembo Nyama July 1964

Emile Luhahi, Joe Davis, (Eteti), Lorena Kelly, (Tola)

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Ndjulu Jean & family Wembo Nyama

Luledu Joseph & family Dingele 1966, mason

Ndjulu and a rock python, Wembo Nyama

Bishop Shungu, Mose Mudembi, Jack and Leta Gorham, Joe Davis, Marcus Omokoko, Mama Ekoko, Joseph Onema, Pierre Shutsha, Jim Stevenson, A.J. Reid Diengenga

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Imogene Joyner Lula Mae Jones (Ndjosanaka) Diengenga

Jack & Leta Gorhams leaving Diengenga