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Dear Friends,

IVhat a wonderful month! IVhen we told you last monththat our school was completed we had no idea how verybeautiful it would be when painted. A team of students from Milligan College came to help and havepainted the entire building. Doors are varnished,preen blackboards look beautiful (Sam*s doings) andnow they are moving in the smart varnished schooldesks that Sam has built. Tomorrow we plan to put up

the flag pole, install stoves in the kitchen, have registration for classes and picturetaking for Sponsorships. Uniforms, a gift from the school^ are denim skirts and pantsand bright orange shirts.

You will be happy to know that we now have 16 Sponsors. This is an early count and weare trusting the Lord to continue to provide in His own wonderful way so that our foodprogram can begin shortly after school opens. IVe have four Christian teachers and otherChristian staff. Our Haitian Pastor, who with his wife have moved into the new Parsonagewill be teacliinr^ a daily Chapel. His V'.'ife will teach singing.

Meanwhile, our Doctors arc working hard in the Clinic three afternoons a week and aredoing an excellent job. However, we are still trusting the Lord for a Nurse and havehad two promises for April. Teen Missions has sent Tracy Harder, a sweet Canadian girl,to assist us. Tracy came December 1st and is a great help in the office and Clinicregistration and will also work with the school office. We keep her busy! Her supportcomes through Teen Missions.

Christmas was lovely in our home. On Christmas Eve our Doctors brought a Haitian supperfor the family and on Christmas Day we shared our dinner with a sweet young missionarycouple who work a few miles from us. Tlie boys were happy with their tummies full. Butjust before Christmas we had a lovely visit from our new forwarding c'.gcnts, Don andVirginia Dugan. Oh, it was a delight to have them.

Wayne has left for Atlanta Christian College. We will miss him more than we can tellyou but we know that U'ayne wants to study and prepare himself for Christian service.Please remember him in prayer. He will join our Robert who is there and has made an excellent beginning. Son Tony and Angela are living in Mississippi and Tony is workingas an engineer, the career he studied for. They are already active in the church there.

On top of all the other December excitement we were blessed with a gift of 1000 chicksfrom a Haitian firm. This will moan food and eggs for the school children.

And now, hew can we thank you enough for all you have done to help us? We arc so verygrateful for your gifts over Christmas and we can only really tell you by pressing onfor Christ and the Gospel message here. Thank you and Happy New year with God*s richblessing.

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A Christian Quarterlyfrom the Caribbean

"Lei them Riveglory unto the Lord,and declare his praise in the islands" (Isaiah 42:12)

CHRISTIANVILLE SCHOOL

HERE'S HOW TO REACH USBY LETTER

All funds should be sent to Orlando. P.O. Box 13391 A. Orlando, Fla. 32859You may continue to send notes with your gifts to Orlando. LETTERS may alsobe sent to us P.O. Box 1690, Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

BYTELEPHONE

We are sharing an office and telephone in town. We are there only on Mor-days, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:30 until 1:30 to receive overseas orlocal calls. Overseas calls can be direct dial as low as $2.50. We do not have aphone at Christianville. Our office number is 20508 Haiti, Please ask the operator about the time difference in Haiti.

BY CAR

Leave Port-au-Prince on Carfour Road. We are 15 miles from down town. TAPTAPbusses travel regularly to Leogane.

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A"Trust in the Lord anddogood: soshall thou dwell in the land, andverily thou shalt be led ."Delight thysellalso in the Lord and He shall nive thee the desires of thine heart". Psalm .J7:.34

We were to claim this wonderfui promise when we answered the call to work inHaiti in 1978. On of the desires of our hearts was to builda school for Haiti's needychildren. God wonderfully answered that prayer when our fellow-worker Sam Streuwent on a short furlough to his home in Canada in 1979. There a friend pledged$35,000.00 to build ourschool. He kept his promise andourschool wasbuilt -a lovelynatural stone building to match our clinic.

By early December registration for Christianville School was completed. It hadbeen a heart-rending experience measuring underhourished little bodies for uniforms, turning away over-aged children and finally having to stop registration longbefore we had reached the end of the line of applicants. Westopped at 200children.

On January 7th our building was completed and we opened for classes. Ten dayslater ourfood program was"off the ground" and the children were marching into theassembly-dining hall for a warm nourishing dinner. In thekitchen stoves had been installed, kitchen equipment was complete and cooks were hired. It was a great timefor all of us: for the children who filled their tummies delightedly and for us wholooked on with the satisfaction of a work well done.

But it was more than that., there was an inner joy that only God could feel and understand. Here were 200 children from the ages of 6 to 14 who were unaccustomed toa daily warm cooked meal with meat and vegetables... 200 children drinking milk...200 children learning to sit quietly and listen to a teacher. Here were children standing at thethreshold of education and a future full of promise. They were all in firstgrade. Our four classrooms were equipped with the same primer books. But mostseriousand eagerare the older class - they have wandered over the fields for moreyears thanany, waiting, hoping for a chance to goto school.

Webow indeep thanksgiving to God who has given us the desires of ourhearts.

Milligan Team 1981 came fromMilligan College, Tennessee. Theyare a volunteer work team gearedfor high quality service in variousareas. Their highest quality shownin the '81 team was Spiritual. Wewere deeply impressed with theirattitudes toward the work, theirwillingness to put Jesus first andtheir earnestness in joining ourfamily prayers at night. The fellowship was rich and profitable for all.

Much work was accomplished.They tackled the painting of thenew school building and did abeautiful job. They dug waterpipeditches and moved stone. Theydug a pit and they painted thePastor's house. They worked inthe office, washed dishes, cookedand hauled supplies from town.Their two weeks were a highlightIn our program and their departurewas one of deep sadness for wehad learned to love one another Ina very special way.

That love spilled over Christian-vllle and rippled down into the little villages of grass-topped roofswhere Milligan kids adopted individual children. Yes, they tookthem Into their hearts and armsand are now, through our Sponsorship Program, supporting theselittle ones. It's a sacrifice forcollege kids. But they woldn'thave it any other way. To them It isa privilege and a joy to know thatthey are instilling love and care into tiny lives.

Thank you Milligan '81. Godsmiles on you and so do we!

MILLIGANCAMEAGAIN

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There's Matt Osborn helping Mommy Herget receive thosechildren who had registration tickets on opening day of school.These tickets had been held as treasures since early Decemberand parents stood by to hand them in.

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Our food program began before the uniforms arrived. The Hallis largeand cool, easily holds over300 and is used on Sundaysfor church services. The kitchen adjoins it with a serving shelfbetween. Our four teachers assist with the serving of meals,sharing in the joy of smiling happy Haitian children, A dailychapel is held to bring the message of Jesus and his love.

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Flag Raising, National Anthem, prayersare over and classes

begin. Our buildinghas four classrooms,

a kitchen, assemblyhall, office, food storage room, and threebathrooms, it is beau

tifully situated at theedge of a very largepfayfield.

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BEVERLY BELL

If you viewed her work, you wouldn't knowthat Beverly Bell is only 18 years aid. Beverlyjoined us after a short correspondance whichreminded us of her love for Christianville as a

Teen Missions kid two years earlier. She hadsix months free to help in any way possible.Arriving in Haiti in late January she immediately took over the position of principal of ourschool. Speaking French fluently, (she is anative of New Orleans) she was able to bridgethe gap between us and our teachers easily. Ina short time Beverly had the class curriculumin order, the kitchen under control andChristianville School on its way to an organizedsuccess. The months that have followed have

found her diligent--at the school supervising the breakfast hour before the childrenarrive and being the last to leave in the afternoons. She has gained the respect andlove of all who work with her. We are thankful forBeverly's volunteer services and forthe generous contribution that she has made for the growth of the school. God blessyou Beverly Bell.

THANK YOU FROM THE HERGETS

One of the nicest things about Christianville missionary life is to have visitors.Among our recent guests were Joe and Linda Garman, our friends for many years inJamaica. Joe established the American Rehabilitation Ministry. Our visit was fruitfulfor both of us as we shared future plans and hopes. We are finding ways in which ourwork can be of benefit to one another, and for this we are thankful.

Jim and Ernestine Aberle came in March and joined our staff as promotionalworkers. Ernestine and her twin sister were candle-bearers in our wedding and theirfather, Ernest Hunter wray married us. You may recall that our Home Chapel inJamaica was built as a Memorial to him. Jim and Ernie are precious Christians andprecious friends whose hearts are now closely entwined with Chrlstianville'soutreach.

We were blessed witii a small but dynamic work group in late January for over aweek. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reeder from Oklahoma, and Bob Paige with his daugtherCindy came from Kansas. They both left with hearts aglow for Christianville and havedone much to help in our Sponsorship program.

Dr. Bruce Records (and wife Penny) spent some time with us assisting in our clinic.They came from Franklin, Ind. and were working with Cookson Hills Clinic... a mostdedicated Doctor wholly committed to Christ.

To these and all visitors, thank you for coming and God bless you.

WILL YOU HELP?

This child may never go to school or learn toread or write. He is one of thousands of Haiti'schildren in need.

Christianville has begun a total program of aidfor these desperately needy boys and girls. Itincludes education, medical assistance,school clothing, warm nourishing meals andSpiritual guidance.

Our Sponsorship Program needsyou. A pledgeof $20.00 a month will show your love to yourspecial child. You may write to your child andyour letters will be answered.

Open yourheart and writeto us today. A child iswaiting for you to share your love.Complete the coupon below and we will send you a picture and informationabouta special child on our waiting list. You can then decide if you would liketo join our Christianville Sponsorship Family.

CHRISTIANVILLE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMP.O. Box 13391 A

Orlando, Florida 328S9

l want to sponsor aneedy Boy r I Girl, at $20.00 amonth. Please send me aphotograph and information packet introducmg me toaspecific child,

IfIdecidcto sponsor the child, I will send my first monthly support ofS20.00 or return thematerial to you.

L-J^ already decided. My first support check is enclosed. Please send apicture of mychild.

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BUSY FARM LIFE

Who is happier... Frankie or the two little :goat kids? Maybe you can answerthat. At least .we know that the goats are comfortable inFrankie's arms. And what Mother cow couldtrust her day old calf to boys around her? Onlya mother cow who has learned to trust the boys Cwho have become her real friends. Farm life atChristianville is full of activity... cows, goats, ,chickens and crops. But all of it is an importantpart of Christianville's life. Feeding over 200children daily requires a lot of food. This yearwe butchered a cow and that meant meat forour children. Goat meat helps too. And nowthere will be more cows for meat for we havehad seven calves since February. 'The farm FRAfcrops help too. We raised nearly 2000 poundsofrice for our children and now our corn crop is ready. The cooking pot sings a lovelyboiling tune asthe golden ears drop in. In just three months time our school childrenare showing good signs ofgaining weight and looking healthy. Dr. Marc says heseesvast Improvement. Isn't that good news?

NICOLAS

FRANK

Our chicken house is another place of greatactivity. The Hanasa Chicken Hatchery (VivianeBouchereau, Manager) has given us hundredsof baby chicks. Sam built a second room on ourchicken house and now we have lot of chickensready for our school children to eat. We alsohave 130 laying hens that are giving eggs. Isn'tthe Lord good! Please pray that our farm willcontinue to help our children. Want to hear alittle secret? We hope to have our fish pondsbuilt soon! Then we will have good fresh fishfor our children too, and for the many littlechildren who are hungry and not yet in school.

to build some rooms on the

back of the building for a Pastor to live there with his people. Then last summer NurseDenise Hayes visited several times holding clinicsfortheirsick.Finally the time came tofinish the building and again the Lord helped us to help them. We now have the wallsplastered, the doors hung and a lovely sign on the front of the building, They haveregistered 100children for their Christian Day School inSeptember. Isn't it nice to knowthat the Gospel workis reaching out to the needy peopleat Bellevue, Haiti?

A NICE VISIT

We were happy to haveanother visit from Aunt Fannie Kinght from Jamaica to tell usall about the work overthere. TheJamaicans are doing a very fine Job incaring fortheirown children at the Home, It is always a fun time for Aunt Fannte to come for we exchange treats from each other's country. We also share prayer times together for eachother's work.

Here, Darren isfeeding the babychicks. Darren gavehis heart to the Lord

Jesus recently andwas baptized. Pleasepray that Darren andall of our boys willalways love and servethe Lord.

DARREN

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CHRISTIANVILLE FOUNDATION, INC.Directors Mr and Mrs James Herget, Managing Directors

Mr Robert C. Shannon, Largo. Fla. U.S.A.Mr. Fred W. Smith Jr. Jacksonville. Fla. U.S.A.Mr Donald Wheeler. Orlando. Fla. U.S.A.Mr. Salnave Desarmes, HaVti

Missionaries and Sponsoring Churches:James Herget, First Christian Church, College Park, Ga.Carol Herget, First Christian Church, Largo. Fla.Ada Walker, Retired Volunteer

AddressForwarding Agents

SecretaryPron^otion

Medical AdvisorAttornev

CHRISTIANVILLEMr and Mrs Don DunganP.O. Box 13391 AOrlando. Fla. 32859

Tracy Harder, British Columbia, CanadaMrand Mrs Les Lumsden. P. 0. Box812, PuntaGorda. Fla.Mr, C. E. Shepard, Columbus, Ga.Mr and Mrs James Aberle, Williamsville, N, Y.Dr. Morris Schwartz. Glenham, N. Y.Jean-Claude N. Leger. Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Editor "The Evangel" Mrs Carol HergetArtwork Jere Brady

Mail to Haiti P, O. Box 1690. l-o.i-au-Hiince, Haiti

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In all of our thirty-one years of missionary service we have never been facedwith as tremendous an opportunity as we have with our Christianville School.Here are 212 boys and girls ages 6 to 14, all in first grade and all eager toleam. Here are physically hungry children now receiving nourishing meals withmeat and vegetables and good grains. They are learning the basics...how to sitquietly in classes, how to hold a pencil and just learning how to leam.The flag is raised each morning at 8 a.m. and after the singing of the nationalanthem and prayers the children, clad in their lovely new uniforms file intothe classrooms. It is a beautiful sight!

They are absolutely precious children hungry for love and we are eager to giveit to them. Classes in Bible are included in the corriculun as well as a dailychapel. God is providing step by step. We now have 59 Sponsors which meansthat we have by faith, added the second meal to our feeding program. This isbreakfast porridge and now the children come eagerly to school by 6:30 a.m. Webegan in January with the midday meal and still trust that we will gain moreSponsors before our rice supply is finished. We raised 2000 lbs on our farm,

Beverly Bell, a first year Teen Missions kid grew up in the past three yearsbut retained the love she had learned for Haiti and Christianville. She hasnow dedicated 6 to 8 months toward assisting with the establishment of ourschool in the roll of Principal. She is doing an excellent job, speaks Frenchfluently and has earned the respect of teachers, workers and children.

Clinic continues nicely ever reaching out a hand of loving care to the needy,and life in general on our farm is progressive - a new calf, a new goat-kid,lots of chickens, food for the school program and our boys willing to do theirchores with a smile. Sam has the new chicken house finished with all 800chickens in wire baskets hanging from the roof.

Pray for us as we continue to do the less exciting...the daily trips to thedusty city to purchase supplies, taking our boys back and forth to school andkeeping the wheels of progress greased. Thank you from the depths of ourhearts for your loving gift..for Sponsor support,.for your prayers. You havebeen so wonderful to this outreach - how we do thank God for you! May Hislove and blessing fill your cup to overflowing.

Your faithful sYoi^ faithful savants,

and Carol Herget

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1981AChristian Quarterlyfrom the Caribbean

"Let ihem f-iveHtoryunto the Lord,anddeclare hispraise in theislands" (Isaiah 42:12)

IT WAS MOTHER'S DAY

HERE'S HOW TO REACH US

BY LETTER

All funds Should be sent to Orlando. P.O. Box 13391 A, Orlando, Fla. 32859You may continue to send notes with your gifts toOrlando. LETTERS may alsobe sent to us P.O. Box 1690, Port-au-Prince. Hai'ti.

BY TELEPHONE

We are sharing an office and telephone in town. We are there onlyon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:30 until 1:30 to receive overseas orlocal calls. Overseas calls can be direct dial as low as $2.50.We do not have aphone at Christianvllle. Our office number is 20508 Haiti. Please ask theoperator about the time difference in Haiti.

BY CAP

Leave Port-au-Prince on Carfour Road. We are 15 miles from down town. TAPTAP busses travel regularly to Leogane.

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CHRISTIANVILLE SPELLS HAPPINESS

It was a beautiful Sunday morning and we were greeted by anunusuatlylargecrowd. The hall was packed and the children who could not fit inside werestanding outside. It was "Mother's Day. Every child had a bunch of lovelytropical flowers and athrone was at the front covered with white. MommyHerget was made Mother of the Year for Christianville. In the picture above yousee two little ladies reciting a love verse and following this each group ofchildren who recited orsang a hymn dropped their flower gifts as they finished.But the occasion was more than Just a Mother's Day program... this daymarked the first ofsuch a gathering in ourentire area. This was a first time forchildren to learn to recite, to "dress-up" for a special occasion that was theirvery own and to be recognized as real little people with a purpose and goal inlife. The hopelessness of yesteryears is slipping away and happiness is everywhere.

Proud parents were there, too, and the church service that followed was a littlemore meaningful than ever before. Didn't Jesus say,"a little child shall leadthem?

These are your children and our children - the hope of Christianville'stomorrow, the foundation for aSpiritual outreach... the dawning of a new day.

WEU DONE, BEVERLY

There was great excitement on the last day ofschooi before summer break. Prizes were neatly stacked on the head table in the hall andchildren wriggled with anxiety to have theirpart on the program. But every little heart thatbeat with joy that day held also its own littlesadness. It was a farewell for Beverly Beverlywho had brought them to this day, loved them,ministered to their cuts and bruises, heardtheir complaints and settled theirquarrels. Thegift was only a token - her work could not bepaid for. It was a labor of love. Beverly Bellreached out farther than the school. She builttwo dozen houses for people who had none,gave first aid and health classes to mothersand organized the adult literacy classes in theevenings. And there were other things, too.Now Beverly has returned to the U.S. to beginher college education... we miss her and wishher every blessing in life. She has left muchbehind her at Christianville and has taken awaynever-to-be-forgotten experiences and memories. Christianville is building its own history ofloving-hearted people who come to serve andto share their materialmeans with the needy. Isit surprising that most go away feeling theyreceived more than they were able to give?They speak of real values... Spiritual blessingsand growth. Christianville is proud of its totalfamily.

HOME FROM COLLEGE

Wayne was on his way home the day Atlanta Christian College closed forsummer. And the day after arrival in Haiti he donned his work clothes for thesummer. He had made plans - there was to bea three bedroom house with thehelp of Teen Missions who would arrive a month after him. Here you see himconferring with Sam on a building point. Wayne is a keen worker and has set

high goals. All he needs for achallenge is to hear Sam tellhim it can't be done. Sam, anexperienced builder and Wayne

,w will divide the leadership of the''*/ building teams again this sum

mer. They make a good team...and they are both aiming forJesus's commendation, welldone thou good and faithfulservant".

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Dick and Virginia Gibbons (pictured on front) have come to Haiti to work with us for fivemonthis. This is part of their early retirement plan for service to foreign missions. Theycome from Orlando, Florida and are members of the Lakeview Christian Church. It was ahappy day for us to see our clinic opened full time five days a week. Dick is a paramedicand Virginia a nurse-supervisor from a large hospital. They are doing a tremendous work- completely dedicated and highly efficient. During their first two months they registeredover 2000 new patients, re-organized the pharmacy and established an eye clinic incooperation with the Leogane Hospital. They have rushed several emergency cases tohospitals and have gone on foot at night to remote villages to relieve suffering. No callhas been too great for the Gibbons we are proud of them and thankful for their commitment.

Recent gifts for the clinic include an excellent microscope for our lab, given by Less andBess Lumsden, Elizabethton, Tenn. We now have most of our lab equipment for common testing, lacking only two centrifuges, The U.S. government works through fouragencies in Haiti to distribute surplus food and supplies. Two of them help us CAREwith food and CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES with drugs. Below you see Mr. ConstantAuguste of C.R.S. giving "the list of drugs to be collected to our Dr. KeslyMarc. Other supplies havebeen coming from severalof our friends in the U.S.

Funds for the clinic are ur

gently needed for staff salaries and supplies pru-chased here in Haiti. We

appreciate your gifts andcare for our needy.

Herb Swearingen upon retiring from a long and successful ministry visited our Home in Jamaica and lost hisheart to our boys. He and his w/ife Norma returned to theU.S. with a desire to spend their retirement raising fundsto support our children. After a few speakingengagements and one booth at a North AmericanChristian Convention, Herb was called home to be with

the Lord. Norma suffered a deep loss and in her griefwanted a memorial for him., something for our boys.Shortly afterward we moved to Haiti and Norma transferred to Haiti the fund that had already been started.Norma understood the difficulties for our children herewith a lack of recreation and friends and so respondedquickly to the plan for a lovely play-yard and garden forthe boys.

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urch of Christ, Urbana, III., ralliedthe Primary and Junior boys andIjOO for the memorial. They had carid many personal sacrifices. TheyI and especially Wayne whom theyiny boy many years before. Nowf their work and know that the

jaringen will include them. We are; church, their wonderful children

Ject, Mrs. Fran Sanford. We areSwearingen family who all had a

Here you see some of the results of the plan. There is atable tennis board, tables for puzzles and games, a 2 footdeep wading and fountain pool which serves the boyswell for "Cooling off and a covered area for rainy timeplay and outdoor suppers. The first idea for a swimmingpool was disgarded when we found how expensive theupkeep would be. The house is U-shaped and the courtyard is closed at the outside with a stone wall at theedge of a hillside dropoff, making the courtyard completely hidden from the outside world. It is a happinessplace for our family and also a joy to share it with ourvisiting friends who come to help us in this work. Yes,we are thankful for an oasis in this extremely hot coastalarea where we have so little contact with others of like

mind and purpose.

CHRISTIANVILLE PRESENTATION AVAILABLE

Don and Virginia Dugan are tremendously Involved in Christlanville's outreachboth in Haiti and in the U.S. There is a real need for our North American Christians

to feel the pulse of the mission field, to know what it means to spread the Gospelin this land of Haiti. We as missionaries have been unable to visit churches as we

would have liked over the years but now God has provided these very special servants to speak for us. They will be happy to visit your church and present ourwork. We have had several most complimentary reports from churches where theyhave visited. Let us hold them up in prayer as they tell the beautiful story ofChristianville.

Would you and your church or mission group invite them to visit you? TheDugans have made this their ministry and are anxious to speed the word of lifeon its way. Invite them today.

Mr and Mrs Don DuganP.O. 60x13391 A

Orlando, Florida 32859

AROUND CHRISTIANVILLE

Among our many visitors in recent months were Less and Bess Lumsden whospent a week of fellowship and preparation of a new set of slides for their promotional work for Christianville. Our family always enjoys their annual visit.We also welcomed Professors Seth Wilson and Gordon Clymer from Ozark BibleCollege. Mrs Bryan (Ruble) Bell came for a week in June, visiting her daughterBeverly and learning the highlights of Haitian culture. Her heart was touched byour needy Haitians and by our own needs to improve our efficiency in workingwith them. Her parting gift in addition to hundreds of dollars in school supplies,sponsorship of six children and support to the general work was $5000.00 for theroof on the upstairs of our home where we are building dormitory rooms forvisiting work teams and staff rooms. We are thankful for each one of you who hasshared with us so that the Living Word will bring light and hope to those indarkness.

This child may never go to school or learn toread or write. He is one of thousands of Haiti's

children need.

Chfistianville has begun a total program of aidfor these desperately needy boys and girls.includes education, medical assistance,school clothing, warm nourishing meals andSpiritual guidance.

Our Sponsorship Program needs you. A pledgeof $20.00 a month will show your love to yourspecial child. You may write to your child andyour tetters will be answered.

Open yourheart andwritetous today. A child iswaiting for you to share your love.Complete the coupon below and we will send you a picture and informationabout a special child on our waiting list. You can then decide if you would liketo join our Christianville Sponsorship Family.

CHRISTIANVILLE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMP.O. Box 13391 A

Orlando, Florida 32859

I 11 want to sponsor a needy | | Boy | | Girl, at $20.00 amonth. Please send me aphotograph and information packet mtroducmg me to a specific child.

If I decideto sponsorthe child,1will sendmy first monthlysupportof $20.00 or return thematerial to you.

j 11 have already decided. My first supportcheck isenclosed. Please send a picture of mychUd.

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CHRISTIANVILLE FOUNDATION, INC.Directors Mr and Mrs James Herget, Managing Directors

Mr Robert C. Shannon, Largo, Fla. U.S.A.Mr. Fred W. Smith Jr, Jacksonville. Fla. U.S.A,Mr Donald Wheeler, Orlando. Fla, U.S.A.Mr. Salnave Desarmes, Haiti

Missionaries and Sponsoring Churches:

James Herget, First Christian Church, College Park, Ga.Carol Herget, First Christian Church, Largo, Fla,Ada Walker, Retired Volunteer

Address

Forwarding Agents

SecretaryPromotion

Medical AdvisorAttorney

CHRJSTIANVILLEMr and Mrs Don DunganP.O. Box 13391 AOrlando, Fla. 32659

Tracy Harder, British Columbia, CanadaMr and Mrs Les Lumsden. P, O. Box 812, Punta Gorda, Fla.Mr, C. E. Shepard. Columbus. Ga.Mr and Mrs James Aberle, Williamsville. N. Y.Dr. Morris Schwartz, Glenham, N. Y,Jean-Claude N, Leger. Port-au-Prince, Haiti

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life at Christianville is full of the joy of the Lord and busyday anci night. The last one to bed alrost meets the first riser! Here arc sonie activities this month, ^^'atch the numbers.

1. Dick Virginia Gibbons, our now Nurse and Paranredic arrivedApril 30th to spend five iponths operating our Clinic.

2. Die has his hands full organizing drugs that were still instorage and driving serious cases to Leogane Hospital.

3. Virginia has little time to relax for her day is full Hnis-toring to the many sick folks pouring into the Clinic.

4. Christianville School iparches on. Chapel Hour is especiallysweet. The children sing beautifully and say a firm ' airen"to most of the Pastor's admonishments.

5. ADULT LITER^.CY CLASSES have been started! This is anotherstep of progress. Beverly Bell has coordinated the classesand the first enrolment was 31.

6. Tracy has her hands full,..full of typewritter keys as sheworks on the Sponsorship letters. We rejoice in the lovingcare of our Sponsorship Family now reaching out to nearlyhalf of our children. It promises bright hope for tomorrow.

7. Grandma continues to be helpful around the hone, dryingdishes, rending clothes,..she was 84 in April.

CU * Wayne arrived hone from Atlanta Christian College May 8thand was really h-ppy to be here, Ke had a good term's workand is already 'swallowed up" in the work here.

9. He has set out with his tool box and a huge smile, ready tcprepare for and lead the summer work program with TeenMissions. He is already a young eager missionary.

10. Sar;> is steadily carrying his work load and this week isbuilding shelvcr : in the Clinic.

11. Jim sees that supplies keep rolling in from Port au Prince:cement blocks, steel, lumber and food staples.

12. Carol divides her time between office and kitchen recentlybecause Auntie" has been sick.

13. The boys are busy with school, chores and kite flying,is fun making their own kites.

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14. We have been blessed with visitors. Our whole staff enjoysthem. Recently we had Jim ^ Ernestine Aberle, Less 5 HessLumsden, Mrs. Bryan Bell and daughter Varbnra, (Our Keverly*sfamily), Betty Hamilton, Joe Linda Garran,of American Reha*"}-..bilitation Ministry, 6 Dr. Bruce 6 Penny Records. TMAWKS

To each of ycu we say a very special thank you for your continualj gQcare and helpfulness to vs here at Christianville in Haiti. i

Iif^iis love,^ IJim and Carol Hergct

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Dear Friends,

MINISTRY We were at the river ivaiting when the crowd camedown the path singinp praises to the Lord. There

OF were Fore than two hundred,.?, mixture of Christians, seekers and the curious. Gathered now onthe banks of the water we watched as three men and two women wereburied with our Lord in baptism. It was a tine of praise and happiness. One Christian mother wept with joy as she watched her daughterobey the Lord. The grandchild was in her arms. Yes, the ministry ofthe Word goes on daily, weekly at Christianville and God is blessing.Church attendance has kept a good average of 150 in recent weeks,Bible classes are held in the evenings and each morning there is aprayer meeting at 4:30 a.m.

MINISTRY Little Wilner was rushed to the hospital - Nurse Gibbons said we mightsave his life. But a week later the hospital car delivered his tiny body

OF to our door. His mother came for him and sat on the ground and wept; Hercry was, "'If only I had been a Cliristian my baby would not have died." IVe

HEALING told her that if she would becomc a Christian she would see her baby again.The following Sunday she canie to church and went forward to accept the LordJesus as her Saviour. Alongside of her knelt another rother who had losther little boy the sare wr.y. Our clinic had sent him to the hospital, too,but it was too late. In spite of losses, our clinic had blessed hundredsof people with healing..a ninistry of healing first to the body and thento the hearts cf men. Praise the Lord!

MINISTRY GOOD NEWS! We have voted to increase our school enrolment to 300 childrenon opening day August 10th. Our entire staff is excited about it.

TO During their six weeks vncatitn we are holding VBS followed by lunch. Thechildren love the puppet shows done by Teen Missions (Yes, they are

HL'NGRY here again! and arc memorizing Scripture verses, learning songsand enjoying every rr.inute of it. Adult literacy classes

MINDS continue with reading the Bible as the goal. Classes areopened with hymns and prayers,

iiellevue Church had a beautiful dedication. V.e served rice andcurried goat to 300 people. Bob Pevoe brought the message andannounced his new work some 12 miles we^t of F*ellevue. This givesus three churches south of Port au Prince and we hnve alreadybegun a fine fellowship.

V>'e need you. We need more school Sponsors. V'e needyour prayers! Thank you for caring..throughletters, gifts and encouragement. VJe love youin the Lord.

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Yours faithfully serving.

CHRISTIANVILLE FOUNDATION INC.

AbOUT CHHISTIANVILLE...HAITIAugust 18, 1981

Dear Friends,

AUG 2 7 1981

Tritst-^hrrlean not to thine own vndersi^ndixig^

Congressman Dixon from California^ honoredChristianville with a fine visit last-week. V:ith himcame the AF.erican Ambassador and some 30 Government peopleoth from the U.S. and Haiti. We had been chosen as an example of the good that

comes trom U.S. gifts to foreign countries. You will remember the USAID s^SOOOwe received for our water well and that we use CARE food daily in our school,oi extremely generous in his praise for what had been accomplished inoniy 3 years of work. His numerous questions indicated keen interest and concern

? and busy clinic, plans underway for the new lab, an eye clinicand the dental room. The Gibbons were an excellent example of what American/Canadian volunteers mean to Haiti.iie viewed the school with like enthusiasm, examining the children's work and expressing

his joy over seeing the good food being prepared in thekitchen.He saw and praised our two new homes, our cattle, and thewater system. It was a most encouraging 45 m.inutes foryour missionaries. As the convoy of "limousines" drove awayJim and I stood in the road together and thanked God forthis pleasant time. Vie have rendered unto Caesar...

God blesQ our Amevioa!

Quite some time ago I finished five chapters of the book I want todecided to call it "Tears of Joy"..for it seems my life has had soBut only a stone would not shed tears at the dozens ofchildren that chased down the road after my c ir to thehouse gate where I stepped. Thoy swarmed around me withthe most beautiful little faces all smiling and saying.Oh, Mciumy Herget, we ate! we ate! - our tummies are fulllOh. thank you Mommy Herget..We ate! It was the middle ofthe first week of school for 100 new children and they hadjust left the dining hall. Right now I have stopped tocry - I can't even find words to try and make you see thispicture of hungry, hungry children so happy with a plate ofdinner! Oh, may God bless you for helping us to help them!

There is so much to tell you,..Their prayer of thanks is real

Wayne has been home from Atlanta Christian college and hasdone an outstanding job, "Teen Mission kids" were very special agai^^'this year andWayne took over the leadership of building a three bedroom house with their help.Sam stood by to aid in tight spcts and then led his group in all of the other jobsthey did. They built a second public water fountain, painted the Clinic and school,built, a new store room which is also a back porch room on top for our kitchen,

septic tanks, and dug new water lines. Sam and Wayne also prepared the decking fcr half the section for the new dormitory rooms on top of our house for visitingwork teams throughout the year. It is now poured and ready for the other half.

Teen Missions has made another great contributionin this their fourth year with us. It would be soniwe if some of our own young people could join theHaiti team next year anc come to help us.

write,many of

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Jir- has divided his time with preaching and teachingfor both our English services and the Haitian, andproviding building supplies from town. This is a hugejob when the work crews are busy!

IVhere do we even begin to say thank you? Our income has kept pace with our needs andsurely God knew and provided. How thankful we are. Please pray for our new childrenand the need for c.ore sponsors. Ke must continue feeding them! If you can'tsponsor a child, can you lielp find a sponsor? Just tell them about our preciouslittle ones and their need. May the Lord riclily bless you..we thank Him for you.

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THEE'WNC.EL

1981

A Christian Quarterly

VOL.27

from the Caribbean

' 'Lei ifieiii fiive nlory unw the Lord,and declare his praise in the islands" (Isaiah 42:12}

TEEN MISSIONS INTERNATIONAL BROUGHT SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS TOCHRISTIANVILLE WITH THEIR 1981 TEAM.

HERE'S HOW TO REACH USBY LETTER

All funds should be sent to Orlando, P.O. Box 13391 A, Orlando. Fla. 32859You may continue to send notes with your gifts to Orlando. LETTERS may alsobe sent to us P.O. Box 1690, Port-au-Prince. Haiti.

BYTELEPHONE

We are sharing an office and telephone in town. We are there only on Ivlon-days, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:30 until 1:30 to receive overseas orlocal calls. Overseas calls can be direct dial as low as $2.50. We do not have aphone at Ohristianville. Our office number is 20508 Haiti. Please ask the operator about the time difference in Haiti.

BY CARLeave Port-au-Prince on Carfour Road. We are 15 miles from down town. TAP

TAPbusses travel regularly to Leogane.1/2

Carfour Rd.

TOWN OF GRESSIERPolice Station

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To Leogane

nCONGRESSIONAL VISIT

Congressman Julian Dixon from California visited Haiti in August. One of the purposesofhis trip wasto view some of the work that had been accomplished throughuse of U.S.A.I.D. funds. Christianville had received a grant of $3000.00 from U.S.A.I.D.to assist with the drilling of our water well and piping water to two public fountainsfor our needy neighbors.

We were pleased that we had been chosen for a visit from our congressman to seean example of the good that can be accomplished by private organisations throughU.S.A.I.D.'s investments.

Mr. Dixonarrived at nine a. m. and spent nearly an hour with us viewing our work inthe Clinic which at the time was filled with patients, viewing the school with 200children in attendance and inspecting the public water fountains. He was enthusiastic. His numerous questions showed a deep concern for the work being doneand his praise of the entire program was more than generous. In the kitchen hepraised the cooks and in the classrooms he praised the chiidrens' work.

Not only was Mr Dixon pleased to know that the U.S.A.I.D. program had helped usgive good waterto the people butalso that Title II foods through CARE were beingput to good use in our school. We learned later that he referred to his pleasure withChristianville over and over throughout the day. And we were pleased to know thatthe U. S. Government encourages its giving to private organisations. We take ourresponsibility seriously and use U.S. grant funds to the best of our ability.

Visiting with the Congressman wereour american Ambassador to Haiti, Mr. ErnestH. Preeg and other government officials both of the U.S. and of Haiti. (Cover picture:Mr. Dixon left, Mr Preeg)This was one of those happiness days for your missionairesfor inspite of the fact that we have spent over 30years outside of our country we arestill devoted Americans. Our prayer is that America will always hold to its dedicationof assistance to the needy of the world. It is God's will.

IN MEMORIAM

Dr. Morris Schwartz, Medical advisor for Christianvilie ciinic passed from this life onSeptember 17.1981. He suffered a heart attack. He leaves behind hundreds of peoplein Haiti who had learned to love and appreciate him on his three annual visits. Heworked untiringly all through the days and when there were still a few dozen patientsleft after dark he worked by flashlight. These were days before the Clinic buildingwas completed. In addition to his work hesent regular monthly supplies ofdrugs andequipment for the clinic. He felt the need of our people and always included in hisshipments were lovely clothes for them.

Dr. Schwartz had a warm loving heart for ourChristianvilie family as well. No onewas left out. There were medications for any need, special foods that could not bepurchased here, screens for all the windows of the mission home and countlessother thoughtful gifts. We have lost a wonderful friend and co-worker but we willalways be grateful for the monument of love he made for himself in Haiti.

We extend to his family our most sincere sympathy.

Themonths between May and October saw the greatest progress forChristianvilieClinic in its short history. Dick and Virginia Gibbons registered 5000 new patients inaddition to nearly 3000 already registered. Or Schwartz worked with them during hisMay visit and the Gibbons reported that he had been a tremendous help to them, takingtime to teach them techniquesthat proved most beneficial.

The Gibbons fulfilled theirpledge of five months work andwe will be praying that they willfind it possible to return nextyear for another period. Wethank God for the excellentwork they did.

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ANOTHER GREAT SUMMER

"There they are!"

A shout went up when we glimpsed our '01 TeenMissions Team at the airport... clad in their work-boots with tools and provisions in hand. Our boysof course took notice right away that every girl onthe team was pretty. Our staff noticed the smilesof joy that promised a dedicated happy summer'swork for the Lord in the Haiti vineyard.

There was progress this year in sleeping quarters for onlya few tents were used forsick bays and guard posts. The school building made excellent dorm rooms andprovided kitchen facilities. But the same pioneer spirit that marks a Teen Missionerwas there. Kids were just as willing as ever to dig the earth, lay blocks and pushwheelbarrows. Girls mixed cement and sawed lumber right along with the guys.

It was a great summer!

There were numerous jobs accomplished... thebuilding of a there bedroom house, walls upand roof forms with steel complete and readyfor cement, a storeroom built with stepsleading to the kitchen, a new public water fountain and underground pipes leading water to it,painting in the school and clinic and a septictank made forthe new house.

The sun was hot.

Kids came from as far away as Alaska andCanada and were unacustomed to the heat ofHaiti. But they smiled through.

Here are two of our leaders; Diane Hill from

Alaska and Gary Skelton from Kansas. Theywere hard workers and Spiritual giants. Yes,Teen Missions did it again and we thank Godfor meeting our needs through them.

You don't have to wonder If a Job is too tough for aTeen Missioner.

Just let him see It and he wili ask for a tool.He will goat it.That's because he has been well trained at BootCamp and his work is dedicated to the Lord.

For we are

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One saws the poles to the right length and the otherputs them into place. They firm up the roof platformthat holds the steel and cement. Some tie steel whileothers dig the earth. And there are enough jobs tokeep the whole crew of thirty-five busy

"TEEN MISSIONS"

Means hundreds of young Missionaries

trained and ready for Summer work on

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tis stage in three weeks and it>er and steel on the roof.

The new mission staff was the big project this yearand the Teens did a terrific job in getting it up.And the spirit of the kids is so good. SomehowChristianville belongs to every oneof them.But the summer is not all labor for there are manySpiritual lessons to learn; Scripture verses a plenty tomemorize and Bible stories to be told to the school

children.

Yes, Christianville is home to each guy and gal and atthe end there are tears of goodbye followed by lettersthat say "I miss you all so much".

There was always an extra hand available for arush job in the office or for some baking to bedone in the mission kitchen for those hungry boyson vacation. Some teens varnished furniture when

rains kept them inside.When the time was over we fully realized the greatblessing of the Lord on Christianville. We hadmade another big step forward and God was providing in a wonderful way. Teen Mission kids notonly work but their committment includes givingtoward the mission they work with. Teen Missionssent us $3000.00 toward the mission staff house.We are deeply grateful for their gift and for thefourth successful summer with a team. Join us in

prayer for this worthy organisation dedicated tomissions.

PRESSING ON

The days were noticeably quiet when the T. M.kids left but we bound together our little crewof workers and faced the fall challenge. Jimtook over the job removing roof structure boards, Sam took a 6 week break to visit his home InCanada, and Carol prepared the boys forschool. Tracy's break is planned for Christmasat her Canadian home.

IN YOUR PRAYERS

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Please remember our Wayne and Robert attending Atlanta Christian College andtheir needs; a coming evangelistic seminar in January with Bob DeVoe of LifelineChristian Mission leading and the needs for the completion of our new missionhome.

Also, our desire for a music department for Christianville School. We need instruments: Clarinets, Trumpets, Flutes, Violins... any useful orchastra piece. Theyshould be sent to our Orlando address, not to Haiti direct.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SPONSORSHIP FAMILY

Joy fillsour hearts on this Birthday of our Sponsorship Family. After just one year wehave 140 Sponsors for our children. This means we have been able to feed ourchildren, educate them, give them Spiritual and medical help and lots of love.

The need is still urgent. There are 160 children in our school without this specialhelp... children who hunger for your love and concern.

As a birthday present for Christianville School weare asking you to pray for two things :

1. That each Sponsor try to find at least one other

2. For the gift of wisdon, spiritual guidance,patience, and increasing love, for all of ourChristianville School Management and Staff forthe coming year. ^

Thank you for your love through letters, prayersand gifts. It's been a wonderful year! God bless ,-t-you! A

CHRISTIANVILLE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMP.O. Box 13391 A

Orlando, Florida 32859

I ll want to sponsor a needy j j Boy | | Girl, at $20.00 amonth. Please send me aphotograph and information packetintroducing meto a specific child.

If I decideto sponsorthe child,1willsendmy first monthlysupport of $20.00 or return thematerial to you.

I 11 have already decided. My first support check is enclosed. Please send apicture ofmychUd.

ADDRESS.

CHRISTIANVILLE CHRISTIANVILLE iJUNIOR

CLINIQUE

TWINS THEY ARE

Yes, twin girls and just as darling little girls as youwould ever want to see. Here Mommy Herget andVirginia Gibbons have them in the clinic giving themtheir first bath in baby oil. They are twenty minutesold. After the bath they got presents from the clinic;blankets, gowns, and some baby bottles.

Boys and girls, all of us like happy stories... the kindwith a lovely princess and prince and they live happilyever after. But in Haiti we have many many unhappystories. This is one. The mother of these twin babies

died when they borr.. They could not get help for her.It was a Sunday and there was no Doctor.

Will you pray with us that we will find a nice Christianhome for the twins? We are seeing that they haveenough milk and care but they need a new Mommyand Daddy to love them.

Bub Buckley (right) fromFullerton, Calif, spent mostof the summer working withChristianville. He hopes tobe a missionary doctor.

Wayne and Darren

GOODBYE FOR AWHILE

Our boys enjoyed their big brother beinghome with them this summer. Wayne enjoyed being with them, too. There waslots and lots of work to be done but theyalso swam together, played together andlearned lots of lessons together. Theirhearts were all sad when the time came

for Wayne to go back to Bible College.

Here you see him with Darren on his last night at home when we had a lovely pizza dinner for him. Now, the boys realiy liked that!

Wayne was also very busy on the Lord's Day with church activities. He interpreted for visiting speakers, went calling with the members and did some speaking himself. Onhis last Sunday he was called to the front where the Pastor and Deacons prayed forhim and his future work in Bible College. The church will miss Wayne..

PURE GOOD WATER

This new fountain is three tenths of a milefrom the big tank under our house. Wayneinstalled the faucets after the Teen Missionkids laid pipe for it and built the fountain. Itwas in use before the cement was fully dry.

Now it is plastered with a nice foundationaround it so that it doesn't make a mud

hole, our people are very happy to have itand our children are not being sick so oftenfor the water is pure and good. The childrencome with big pots, fill them and carry themhome on their heads.

CHRISTIANVILLE FOUNDATION, INC.Directors Mr and Mrs James Herget. Managing Directors

Mr Robert C. Shannon, Largo, Fla. U.S.A.Mr. Fred W. Smith Jr. Jacksonville. Fla. U.S.A.Mr Donald Wheeler, Orlando, Fla. U.S.A.Mr, Salnave Desarmes, Haiti

Missionaries and Sponsoring Churches:

James Herget, First Christian Church, College Park. Ga.Carol Herget. First Christian Church, Largo, Fla.Ada Walker. Retired VolunteerKay Darby,Christian Church, Hammond, In.

AddressForwarding Agents

SecretaryPromotion

AttorneyEditor "The EvangelArt Work

Mail to Haiti

CHRISTIANVILLEMrandMrs Don DuganP.O. Box 13391 AOrlando, FIs. 32859

Tracy Harder, British Columbia, CanadaMr and Mrs Les Lumsden. P. 0. Box 812. PuntaGorda. Fla.Mr. C. E, Shepard, Columbus, Ga.Mr and Mrs James Aberle, Williamsville. N. Y.Jean-Claude N. Leger, Port-au-Prince, HaitiMrs Carol HergetJere Brady

P. O. Box 1690, Port-au-Prince, Haiti

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NOV 2 1981

Dear Frie7-.ub = October i981

Your 'feast-' of letters these past two months have encourageduuv hearts. Thank you for taking the time to write. Weshare with you yoiir own joys, your problems and your Spirit-iial attainraentG. iicw good it is to have this fellowship inthe farily of God!

Oui school children have received blessing upon blessing withyour help. Good food continues to pour out of the schoolkitcher and once gaunt littls faces are looking rosey andfu^i. Avisito: recently commented.. "Their eyes are sobright. ..I don'v, know when I have seen Haitian children look-xpg like Praise the Lord! 'Ve have been able to pur-cha.^e good lock:^ and school supplies that will enhance education and new unifor:ns v^ill arrive soon from the factory,Sev-'ing cln:T3e:^ src co begin shortly and our gift of 5 sewingMen.;ral funds ujed in the school program as well as

Please keep this in your

Good news for the clinic is ^ust anea::, i^y D/cus of Hammond, Ind. is making plans* tojoan us as Nurse and Clinic svperviscr. Please pray with us that she will gain thebalance of her support in time to arx-ive by early November.A note of deep sadni^;ss coneii; biis month wicb. vuc passing of Dr. Morris Schwartz. Kehave lost a gooa friend...a friend oi:' the needy in Haiti. As you know. Dr. Schwartzhas been coming to Haiti three tines a ye^.r avd has also been contributing steadily tothe clinic and work in general. Anc with Oijr ovrn sadness wo extend sympathy to hisfamily. All of ChristianviHc will irdss our dear Doctor.

The church continues nicely with a well stabilised attendance. tVe have been visitingEellevue and Grand Goavc churches lately and have ^oint plans with Bob DeVoe andLifeline Christian Missior. to evangelize t'lpse two churches with Christianville. Bc^DeVoe is sponsored by churches in th."; ColuT".bu5, 0. area and is doing an excellent jobin recent months establishing a school, and church at Grand Goave. K'e have enjoyedfellowship with them a? they iLavc trtadfi their ''home" with us while establishing theirV70rk and until they cari come to tha field full time, Thoy come to Haiti for severalweeks at a tiire.

Building projects continue and fan.i lends are being planted,and covet your continued prayers. Tiiank you tor youv ;:lft thismonth that comes to speed the work along. We are gr:teful foryour love and prayers. God bless you.

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Acy -^ .-"-;C4^Dear Friends,

Ke have reached a phenomenal milestone in the progress of our work in Haiti.This is the completion of a year of Sponsor support for the children of --'TVChristianville School...a first birthday for our wonderful Sponsorship Fairily,iVe love that Faicily feeling about it all. You have truly been a family tous and to our children. Oh, how we wish you could look into the facesof these little ones and see the change that has comel It is such a beautiful change..little cheeks plunp and eyes bright, little bodies are fillingout and minds nave become alert. On the playfield there is energy everywhere! They are healthy and active - just full of life.They are your children and ours and we thank God for every moment of thisyear that has brought about such a marvelous change. Our Family Birthday isa happy one and we f '^ongratulate you on the promptness of your pledges and thegenerous love you have shown in letters and extra gi fts from those who havefound it possible.

This Birthday is also a challenge. There are still 150 children not sponsored... 150 who need that touch of love that will help them to know someonecares. Our challenge to you is this:

We would like to ask each Sponsor to try and find onefriend who would be willing to sponsor a child.

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DEC .71981

Wethe Lord's guidance in this.really care, as you do.

TTiank you for tjie good help that has already begun coming in.. .materials forthe sewing classes, Christmas gifts of money to help us purchase a little giftfor each child, and some gifts from your own town. May Cod bless you for allyou have done this year.

Pray for us as we begin a new year for our school in January. It is themost thrilling project we have been involved in throughout our 32 years ofmissionary service. Praise the Lord for his goodness in providing.have a blessed and wonderful season.

With love in Chr^t Jesus,

JiE^t, Carol, Sam, Tracy, Grandma and tlie boys

are enclosing a form for you to use and we ask that you prayerfully seek( Lord's guidance in this. Ke want other members in our "Family" who

SmiovCi- 6je^ IOiaIuA-1981

BELOVED FRIENDS,

Vie arc thinking of you today because it is Christmas.

Vic wish you happiness today and every day.^Vhatever good comes to you will make us glad and if God sends hard placesplease share them with us so we can bear you up in prayer as you do us.

"CHRISTMAS IN OUR HEARTS"

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The hope of our efforts, the rock of our faith, comfort in sorrowand the joy of our commitment. Praise His Name!

We rejoice in the fresh look of health that we see on the facesof our children after a year of care.

Day after day you are remembered in the course of our busyschedule. How good it is to know that we are caring together...remembering each other with joy.Immersed in baptism, immersed in His love. We witnessed fivemore, adults baptised into Christ this past month.

Once her little tin plate was empty and nothing mattered cxceptthe gnawing pain of hunger. Now our plates are half full - andhers is full. And there is joy.is a circle. Our children are thankful, our sick neighbors arethankful, we are thankful for you and you are thankful for theprivilege of sharing. The circle is beautiful.

"He maketh the barren woman to keep house and to be a joyfulmother of children.'' Ps. 113:9. Christmas in our home remindsus of former joys, of the blessed years of parenthood to 57children. Now our fam.ily has nine boys and there's Tony andAngela, too. And there is joy in the hearts of Mom and Dad.

of God's continual provision, of His daily walk with us, of Hispromises coming true continually. We work with confidence.

l/e cannot number the blessinj^s. C.'o learned long age to be content with what we had, and now, truly our "cup runneth over,"

Will you join cur family at Christmas dinner in singing "HappyBirthday Dear Jesus?

Christmas love to you.

im ^nd Carol HerfetJim ^

CHRISTIANVILLE FOUNDATION INC. -P.O. BOX 13391 A - ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32859

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THEEmi^GEL

A Christian Quarterlyfrom the Caribbean

"Let them give glory unto the Lord,and declare his praise in (he islands'' fIsaiah 42:12)

MEET KAY DYCUS

Kay Dycus comes to us from Hammond, Indiana. She is our Nurse who heads up the workof our Medical Clinic. She comes highiyqualified with a B.S. in Nursing and additionaleducation as a Family Nurse Practitioner, andrecommended by Southside Christian Church

in Munster, Ind.

Kay is dedicated to the Lord and His service for

the needy. Her plans are to establish our ownlab here in the clinic and also to lead in a newhealth program. Kay is an untiring worl

WHY DO THEY KEEP COMING ?

Several of the Milligan Team 81-82 had already been to Christianvitle. This madethe reunion at the airport an exciting one, yes, with hugs and kisses and everyonetalking at once - a family sort of thing.But why do they keep coming? There are good reasons for not coming back.Christmas holidays are an excellent time for earning much needed cash forschool. The work is hard and most of it in the hot sun. And not only do you forfeitthe potential of earning money but here you are spending what you do have on airfare and groceries. It doesn't add up, really. Unless.Unless you get down to the nitty-gritty and search for the answers.So let's search.

First, there is a certain dedication that is a part of most Christian College youngpeople...in fact of most Christians. This often accompanies a drive to be busyabout the Father's business." A work jaunt to a foreign field gives a good feelingof a job well done. Then too, once they come they lose a little of themselves andbecome a part of the work. They return home different people, people with abroader outlook; a deeper sense of compassion and a definite urge to return anddo something about the need.They know they are welcome at Christianville.They know that there is a place to serve, a work to do and it involves anyone who iswilling to fall into the assembly line and be used of the Master.It is His work...for His children.

Last but not least, there are emotional attachments. A little child winds himselfaround a willing heart and there you have it. The attachment is not broken.It beacons one to return;

To work again to make life better for that little one;To make life better for anyone.But it all sums up in a deeper reason - a desire to share the message of Jesus andHis wonderful salvation.

A MESSAGE FOR YOU

It was good to be back at Christianville! This wasmy second trip to Haiti with the group fromfvliliigan College and I was glad to be back. I wasamazed by how much Christianville had grown inone short year. The school we helped finish lastyear was in full operation with 320 children. Iremember helping with the opening day of schooland I couldn't believe the changes in the children.Their orange hair was turning black again, theireyes were shining and you could see their eagerness to learn. Last year I lost my heart toChristianville and the children and became amember of the Sponsorship Program. I could seethat the money I had been sending each month formy child was being put to good use. The childrenwere being fed each day and they were learning,not only school lessons but they were learningabout Jesus. They knew so many songs and werealways willing to sing for us. It lifted my heart tosee such changes in the children in one short yearbecause of faith in God and the SponsorshipProgram.

Theresa Messimer

Milligan College, Tenn.

PAPER WORKSHOP

There's always a good office-hand in every team

and Debbie was willing to fill the gap this trip.

News letters and receipts often show the han

diwork of many loving workers. The office is an

excellent place for volunteers for the circle of

work never ends. It's the second most important

place of contact with our friends the first is in our

prayers of thanksgiving and petition for God's

blessing.

Jennifer Peters pausesfora snack. It's beena big wonderful day.

mPACKIN'UP

It's the end of the day and the team has completed the 800 foot fence aroundChristianville School. It was a big job but you can tell by Brenda and Jays smilesthat it was all worth while. It looks great... professional to be sure. Sam, true to hiscalling as a pro-builder led the team to the finish. Poles were set in two feet ofconcrete and you can believe there was a lot of digging to begin with. But there isa nice satisfaction to look at your work and hear those sweet words, well done.It's all part of the big we!l done we want to hear from our Master someday.

"Therefore my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast,unmovable, always abounding in the work of theLord..." I Cor. 15:58

VISITORS

Don and Virginia Dugan our forwarding agents and promotional workers visited inDecember. They returned home with greater enthusiasm than ever plus a new setof slides. Please contact them if you want them to present our work at your church. They are willing to travel in the interest of Christianville,Among our visitors were Bob and Betty Lane from Teen Missions, Dr. Jeevak Lai,Trinidad, Or and Mrs Luke Cosby, Johnson City, TN, Stan and Marge Bright. Summer, MS, Mr and Mrs Ewald Streu and Mr and Mrs Albert Redschlag from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Ewald is our Sam's brother. Frank and Maxey Reeder camefor a second work trip from Tulsa, OK. We welcome these and all other visitorswhom we have had in our Christianville home.

BOB DEVOE, PreachingWAYNE HERGET, Interpreting

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A MAJOR STEP FORWARD

Just three years ago we gathered a small group of Christianville folk together under a coconut straw booth and began preaching services. The first two yearsshowed a gradual growth as people accepted the preaching of the Gospel andbelieved the message. Their obediance in baptism in nearby rivers became an excellent example to others and the church finally began to grow. A year ago wemoved into the new school hall and with the blessing of a more secure buildingour numbers increased. It was time for serious thought about a teaching program.Bob DeVoe who has been establishing a work some 18 miles from us and withwhom we have had rich fellowship, led in bringing a team to Haiti for a Seminar.It was just what we needed and it was a keen success. There were two days ofclasses for potential elders and deacons covering a broad scope of Bible studies.Participation was excellent and the church was blessed. It was followed byevangelistic meetings that brought the church new strength and enthusiasm.Plans are now underway for a second Seminar in June. This one will be on "deeperlife growth" for leaders.Christianville rejoices in the growth of the church and also in the plans for thenew church building scheduled for construction this year.

RALPH LEMMON

SALNAVE DESARMES

CHRISTMAS WAS GREAT !

Our school hall was decorated witti balloons and colorful paper chains. It was ahappy time- another"first" for our family of320children. The morning was spentin games and at noon there was a lovely chicken dinner with cakes and treats anddrinks. In the afternoon ttie children presented a program of songs and recitations honoring the birth of the Saviour for a packed hall of parents. It wasbeautiful.

One of the treats for Christmas was a gift for each child of tennis shoes andsocks. Here yousee Sam and Tracysorting and fitting320 pairof shoes ! Can youimagine the work that was I Our staff is a big happy family always ready to lend ahand at something completely different from their regular job. There's no time forboredom here!

With SympathyWe extend our sincere sympathy to MrSam Streu atthe passing of his Mother in late December. Maythe Lord grant His comfort. Sam went to Canadato be with his family for the funeral.

WILL YOU HELP?

This child may never go to school or learn toread or write. She is one of thousands of Haiti'schildren in need.

Christianvilie has begun a total program of aidfor these desperately needy boys and girls. Itincludes education, medical assistance,school clothing, warm nourishing meals andSpiritual guidance.

OurSponsorship Program needs you. A pledgeof $20.00 a month will show your love to yourspecial child. You may write to your child andyour letters will be answered.

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Open yourheart andwritetous today. A child iswaiting for you to share your love.Complete the coupon below and we will send you a picture and informationabout a special child on our waiting list. You can then decide if you would liketo join our Christianvilie Sponsorship Family.

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[^! wart to sponsor a needy f " [ Boy | [ Girl, at $20.00 amonth. Please send me ;photograph and information packet introducing meto a specific child.

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