For office use only: PERSONAL FILE FORM C . -i Date Sent: Date Rec'd: ! Information from this form will appear in Horizons and other infor- This form is prepared to help you give accurate background informa- mation formats published by Mission Services Association. tion about yourself and your mission work. 'Please type or print clearly *Oo not abbreviate 'Please do not write on this form anything other than that requested. Attach extra sheets for additionai information you may want to provide. This is not an application form. It is not an official form endorsing you and your work. It is simply a worksheet designed to help us publicize your work that may help produce new friends for you, prayers and financial assistance. Ifany questions seem too personal or seem offensive to you, please feel free to leave them blank. Date: iS. (Month Day Year) Name in full pRBnh: Spe// out all names First Name Middle Name Last Name Complete address on field: i'CZC /^J)/l/S7/^A^ (Number • Street • City • State - Zip number "P Country) Phone number on field: ^A ? |n Case of Emergency call #: ^^A' ? 7^ 3 Ask for: (First - Middle • Lasf name and address) ^ Your complete address while in USA: (Number • Street j- City e• State • Pzip) -Jm. ^ -CR - ^ Dj^^e }9a/p J5a< Your USA phone number: area code _ phone number Name and address of Livinglink church or churches: • & street {Full nameot cpurch) ) . / City Number & Street (Full name ol church) City: State Zip Names and addresses of other sponsoring churches whose eiders recommend you: Number & Street (Full name oi church) City: State Zip
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For office use only:
PERSONAL FILE FORMC . -i
Date Sent:
Date Rec'd: !
Information from this form will appear in Horizons and other infor- This form is prepared to help you give accurate background informa-mation formats published by Mission Services Association. tion about yourself and your mission work.
'Please type or print clearly *Oo not abbreviate
'Please do not write on this form anything other than that requested. Attach extra sheets for additionai information you may want to provide.
This is not an application form. It is not an official form endorsing you and your work. It is simply a worksheet designed to help us publicizeyour work that may help produce new friends for you, prayers and financial assistance. If any questions seem too personal or seem offensiveto you, please feel free to leave them blank.
Date: iS.(Month Day Year)
Name in full pRBnh:Spe// out all names First Name Middle Name Last Name
Complete address on field: i'CZC /^J)/l/S7/^A^(Number • Street • City • State - Zip number "P Country)
Phone number on field: ^A ? |n Case of Emergency call #: ^ ^A ' ? 7 ^ 3
Ask for:(First - Middle • Lasf name and address) ^
Your complete address while in USA:(Number • Street j - City e • State • Pzip)
-Jm. ^ -CR - ^Dj^^e }9a/pJ5a<
Your USA phone number: area code _ phone number
Name and address of Livinglink church or churches: •
& street{Full nameot cpurch) ) . /
City
Number & Street(Full name ol church)
City: State Zip
Names and addresses of other sponsoring churches whose eiders recommend you:
Number & Street(Full name oi church)
City: State Zip
(Full namo ol church)Number & Street
City: State Zip
Please send letters of recommendation from the eiders in
your sponsoring churches which will encourage other
churchestosupportyourmissionary work. Certainly the
words of these eiders will help to convince others
regarding the worthiness of your mission work. Please
help MSA to spread your news through HORIZONS by
sending these elders' letters from your sponsoring
churches as soon as possible. MSA will be happy to helpyou contact these elders if you will send the full
addresses of the churches.
Please^{J(etcha map directing visitors to your location on the mission fieid.
%
Recommendations by Christian Leaders: (List names here and enclose a copy of each letter.
Name: B/:Number & Street
City:
Name
City _
Place of BirthfNumber 4 SfreefJ
(MorMh)
Number & Street
State
City /j^.
Date of birth / ,(Day) (Year)
Stat
(Add date of arrival and naturalization date(Month) (Day) (Year)
(Year)
if applicable.)
Where baptized?
City State
Date
Zip
Zip
(Month)
Zip
Zip
(Day)
On an extra sheet please describe any details regarding your conversion which you might care to mention.,
MARITAL STATUS:
Married Single Divorced Widowed
Please give the complete name of your husband or the maiden name of your wife
Date of marriage ^^ y
Mce^Where married? /^J<y ^ /dp/J
(Year) , *(Month)
Who solemnized your wedding?
(Day)
Mf. r. X tiPd IList children by full name giving the place, birthday, month and year in the order of your children's birth days, (if your
children have been adopted please indicate.) In case you are single, please list your brothers and sisters by name in
this space.
Name Place of birth Month,
VAMff/i D. ^ . /U,>h
Day Year
r ) '^6^
H/9y/^y^rA . J 2^ ^ }^ *7
Please list places of previous Christian service and what service you did as a brief career summary. Giveapproximate dates:
Place Position Service Dates
QyreCNJ^fclJ fJji'/ickcr y\^ee)<end yeorh ^eSftk f)LT. I^b^' . j^^3blcArkQcoTT'Cki^isrwA'ULitcL Mj/^jsrete , Wf?^preackmj , flvj- >''7^3 "(Qe-r.}^CVeSTj9 CJpiJArL ej N^iA^iSTt/l , iOcT, )0eJ,/ /^/Jar Cl)v]sriJ94J^ fytJAfiSTi^K 107.^EDUCATION {high school and later):
.... Degrees granted and dateName of sc^ol Location Number of years y^ist honorary degrees)
^Syey?ytJ U^trlrJe^r' rj 7/?>= P/rUll.
jJtZ/y'e^SJTy ^ 3S&*fes7tje5 , a//4^ Jirj-wj fj^ssir^l (5yAekWhat influenced you to become a missionary?^,.A^y
i/rhr
What is your purpose in missions? Or what do you hope to accomplish on the missionfield?
Your own explanation in some detail might be influential In leading others into fuli-tlme service. (Use extra sheets ifyou need more space):
fJcT^ ef^C^C' eJ ^DeST/A '-^A9}/i€
Describe briefly in outline form the nature of your daily duties on the field: k?r^yA ^0//^ -ry^yJ? r^y/r^ g- •
Which of the following terms most nearly de^rlbes your missionary status?Evangelist Bible College Teacher Bible Reader Public School Teacher PilotHomemaker Doctor Nurse Social Worker Music Teacher Radio
ministry Radio follow-up Christian Service Camp Linguistics Maintenance ofmission equipment Maintenance Benevolent Office Work Production of BibleCorrespondence Courses Production of Christian literature in the Nationai Language VillageEvangelism Name other: ^
Languages you know (fluent/non-fluent) i——Ly?r'/y^
PARENTS: .
Father's name and his home address: ^fP/rsi - Middle - Last name)
Living Deceased Number &Street 4^/^^ *W < djJ'/>^oa£.City , State Zip Phnnpf^j*?) kkS^'S^^^L i
His occupation is he a Christian? Yes No
What positions of leadership has he held In the local church? z:>py7y
What Christian service does he now do? j'p7T'Pyy^P> !s; '*'-zy$^ZZ /"
Mother's full maiden name ^/C/ € //yp'y 'C{Pim • Middle • Last name)
Living Deceased Number &Street Zy)yiC>P<tCity , Rtatp y^ypjp^?^ Zip Hi 7^ 5 Phnnp<' j?)/A5t^^/Is she a Christian? Yes No Her occupation if employed outside the
home
What leadership positions or Christian service has she rendered to the local church? . cAp^/fDo you have relatives in mission work? Yes — No
If so, please list their names, location, kinship and details on a separate sheet with a brief explanation of theirmissionary activity.
FORWARDING AGENT:
Nam
WARDING AGENT: ,
IjAiJ. ^a'pMuP f^NP &ritNpf9 fVafiai-t m i I# AMP«li«»ah/A I Sat* ~ (First • Middle - Lest name. j IIapplicable, list both Mr. and Mrs. lullnames.)
Number and Street jT^ /?%yyJ>eJJc W/9v , City ^State / ND}^A>/9- Zip ^/ Phone CS)^) *7Where attend church? ^ pf
(Full nameoi cnutcn) r-" \ t ' J / *
Number &Street *73! ImMPcM'C^ City EJ/yrr^p/y/t State Zip 'VWhat duties are performed by the forwarding agent? —
Should money be sent to the forwarding agent only? »—&1—2^£—A^I ^5i^yiJ—/PPPR€S-^r^:- 3 H;a--77-c) •///;-, JH'
Does the forwarding agent receive a salary? .A/^ In what form should funds be sent?
Please give the full name of the mission: —~
Does the mission have official tax exempt status? fS —
Please give details of HOW checks should be written to this mission: C.C/}(7~/^/?C /fyjiss-JZ/ppt
If funds are to be sent directly to the missionary on the mission field, please explain the details of HOW to do it, so wecan give your explanation to HORIZONS readers and others who may inquire. /^yyyiy^_
Mission Services Association is depending upon you to keep her informed regarding your missionary activity.Thanks so very much; you are the BEST source for your information we know, so you are a vital partner.
If you have additional information that you think will be helpful to the staff of MSA in preparing news stories aboutyour ministry, please feel free to send it. MSA is depending upon you. Thanks.
For office use only;
PERSONAL FILE FORMDale Sent: • • •/
Dale Rec'd:
Information from this form will appear In Horizons and other infor- This form is prepared to help you give accurate background informs-mation formats published by Mission Sen/ices Association. tion about yourself and your mission work.
•Please type or print clearly *Do not abbreviate
'Please do not write on this form anything other than that requested. Attach extra sheets for additional information you may want to provide.
This is not an application form. It is not an official form endorsing you and your work. It is simply a worksheet designed to help us publicizeyour work that may help produce new friends for you, prayers and financial assistance. If any questions seem too personal or seem offensiveto you, please feel free to leave them blank.
Ask for(First • Middle • Last name and address)
Date: L
(Month Day Year)
'I // ^7
Name in full /9-nn / j-zTyg.Spell out all names First Name Middle Name Last Name
Complete address on field: ^ ^ ^ Cin da //&^e(Number - Street • City • State • Zip number • Couriffy) ^
^ /-fa.
Phone number on field: ^ 1^ Case of Emergency call #: ^^ ~ ^
Your complete address while in USA:(Number • Streei/ - City • / Staii • 2/p}
C) •So/ ^ JYour USA phone number: area code . _ phone number
Name and address of Livinglink church or churches:
B//efy^su///o (L/nsfja^ n. strPBt -7^/ e/la/e^ee.Si^(Full name oi church) - — \ F ,
City
Number & Street
(Full name ol church) - . •»-- t ' / /
state zip V
(Full name ol church)
City: State Zip
Names and addresses of other sponsoring churches whose elders recommend you:
Number & Street(Full name of church)
City: State Zip
(Full name of church)Number & Street
City: State Zip
Please send letters of recommendation from the eiders in
your sponsoring churches which will encourage other
churches to support your missionary work. Certainly the
words of these elders will help to convince others
regarding the worthiness of your mission work. Please
help MSA to spread your news through HORIZONS by
sending these elders' letters from your sponsoring
churches as soon as possible. MSA will be happy to help
you contact these elders if you will send the full
addresses of the churches.
Please sketch a map directing visitors to your locallon on the mission tield.
UJ a rare.S
5
I/ Edl
Recommendations by Christian Leaders: (List names here and enclose a copy of each letter.)
:J^ok "/--<? A Number &Street /Y ~9Aity: ra ^ Z- //71 bci bwp. zip
Name:
City
Name
City -
y
Place of Birth(Humher 4 Street)
Date of birth(Month)
(Add date of arrival(Month)
City
(Day)
(Day)
Number & Street
State
i hCye/ines state
(Year)
and naturalization date(Year)
(Year)
Where baptized?
if applicable.)
7Lake. Jam(LhriSf-idrj Date _ rvLL// /9^//a- StateCity
Zip
(Month)
Zip
(Day)
On an extra sheet please describe any details regarding your conversion which you might care to mention..
MARITAL STATUS:
Married Single Divorced Widowed
Please give the complete name of your husband or the maiden name of your wife
A ^ 6-^ /yyA Where married? 1/1/4 j-er Joo^ J-fndDate of marriage(Month) (Day) ^ (Year)
7 Mr. f(Ascche. IaJ. N'/ de^Who solemnized your wedding?
List children by full name giving the place, birthday, month and year in the order of your children's birth days. (If your
children have been adopted please indicate.) In case you are single, please list your brothers and sisters by name in
P-rf/st L k La using Pi fch. / -reuj hoocrs~rn Fi-. Fern /S hrs .
^2 '4.-?
Degrees granted and date(List honorary degrees)
hiQks^ii/joi rJipfo/>fa.
What influenced you to become amissionary? —\3 ^ ^^•4-f^-elJ in L\it ijj'ii'li i'he lAJOi^k.
What Is your purpose in missions? Or what do you hope to accomplish on the missionfield?
Your own explanation in some detail might be influential in leading others into full-time service. (Use extra sheets ifyou need more space):
Describe briefly jn"^tlinelorm the nature of your daily duties^orTthe'*^^: ^ynali'ln cJio'/r - 'iQc^ekJy) ^ / '/w ^
Which of the following terms most nearly describes your missionary status?Evangelist Bible College Teacher Bible Reader Public School Teacher Pilot.
mission equipment Maintenance
Homemaker Doctor Nurse Social Worker Music Teacher Radio
ministry Radio follow-up Christian Service Camp Linguistics Maintenance ofBenevolent Office Work Production of Bible
Production of Christian literature In the National Language VillageCorrespondence Courses
Evangelism Name other:
(fluent/non-fluent) ^ ^ r ty7(y. ^^ /~-di "tinLanguages you know
PARENTS: ^ , Q. frc6SC/)e^\Al^lltdryi nJ^CCFather's name and his home address:
(Fim • Middle - Last name)
Deceased Number &Street Cf. ?V• ,Living
City .5y //jg m /n<^ state 7^ PC 7ip 7SJ Phnnp ^i' f ' j' i _ , f u ^ I . v/) m/St e ir . ^
His occupation f^ S chco / oh(f|s he aChristian? Yes _L/ No" /^/ 7-'y T~
What positions of leadership has he held in the local church? /Jl / /] /S 7^^ d7 ch^r \//j LL^h .-^po/isd ^
What Christian service does he now do? 7^ cJl fS^i! ^ ^^h€Mother's full maiden name (3(/U d^/oSSO /71 3\^ j/^/7 €Living Deceased Number &Street ^(2 S ^
>^53>vZ75'-CCity ' Sf //j/I'771 ^prUlQ^ , State '/^ IT3\ Zip. 7/J Phone ^ tihis she a Christian? Yes No Her occupation if employed outside the ^
home 7'e(lcj7-er'What leadership positions or Christian service has she rendered to the local church? .
Do you have relatives in mission work? Yes No 7S^d/7So 7"If so, please list their names, location, kinship and details on a separate sheet with a brief explanation of theirmissionary activity.
FORWARDING AGENT:rv-/nvvMnuiiNva /av3ci>i i . / ,• »
Name M/f-i /9/ p/^renda^ AJorns/ • / (First - KMdfe • Last name. • j Ifapplicable./ • /(pint • M^dje • Last name. , . Ifapplicable. Hal boiler, andMrs. lull names.) /
Number and Street. 77>. ^r} Ma r 1/hel/e.-U M city <. / o /nstate TT n. Phone 7/J ~ '///7Where attend church? ^//P.71~StJI //^ CL 7] 7^/^ /7 C 7o(- tcNumber &Street ^SF//e:/7s. ^vV/gfitate X/J.What duties are performed by the forwarding agent?
Should money be sent to the forwarding agent only? ^ /SS/^>/7 ^ ^IDoes the forwarding agent receive asalary? /7O In what form should funds be sent? o/fe<zUsPlease give the full name of the missinn-I ^/CCc—xi.[ fO 71 {J^
/yec-ky' ^J~f *1Does the mission have official tax exempt status?
Please give details of HOW checks should be written to this mission: /^.'PX7y~X^ / /J^ir/CCL<Secky
Iffunds are to besent directly to the missionary on the mission field, please explain thedetails of HOW to do it, so wecan give your explanation to HORIZONS readers and others who may inquire. A// Ypp. P?J3-
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Mission Services Association is depending upon you to keep her Informed regarding your missionary activity.Thanks so very much; you are the BEST source for your information we know, so you are a vital partner.
If you have additional information that you think will be helpful to the staff of MSA in preparing news stories aboutyour ministry, please feel free to send it. MSA is depending upon you. Thanks.
Dave and Becky AltmanCentral Africa Mission
P.O. Box 223Eiiettsvilie. IN. 47429
Mission Services
Indiana Regional Center2600 Rockford LaneRokomo, In 47902
News Item;
Anniversaries:
Dave and Becky Altman began their eleventh year with the EiiettsvilieChristian Church, Eiiettsvilie, In., July 17th.
Missions:
Dave and Becky (Nice) Altman have become recruits to the ZimbabweChristian College, Harare, Zimbabwe. The Altmans recently began their 11thyear with the Eiiettsvilie Christian Church, Eiiettsvilie, In., which will be theirsponsoring church. The family (including the four children) spent thesummer of 1986 in Zimbabwe. Dave taught at the college and the familyserved both the school and the local church. The Altmans were invited to
return to the college where Dave will assume both teaching andadministration responsibilities and the family will have an active role in thecollege life and the church. The older children, Beth & Bill, will continuecollege here in the States. Lisa and Danny will accompany their parents toAfrica. The Altmans plan on leaving in January. 1988. They are availablefor speaking engagements for Missions Rallies, Faith Promises, and Sundayservices. Churches interested in supporting this work may contact them at:Central Africa Mission, Dave & Becky Altman, P.O. Box 223, Eiiettsvilie, In.47429
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In October, 1985. the elders of the Ellettsville Christian Churchulleied rny larnily and rne a Uirec monlii sabbatical leave to Leachin the Zimbabwe Christian College, Harare, Zimbabwe. The intitialinvitation came from Brother Jack Pcnnington, veteran missionaryto Zimbabwe and Principal of the Zimbabwe Christian College.Brother Pennington approached our elders who, in turn,approached my wife and me with the invitation to teach inAfrica.
Needless to say, it took a very short period of time for theAltmans to make a decision, Plans began to develop rapidly in thefollowing months. The Ellettsville Christian Church opened aspecial account for our trip and an offering was taken in thespring to cover our expenses. The Lord provided through thiscongregation's love for missions, in May, 1986, we left the Statesfor the "dark" continent and spent three wonderful months inZimbabwe. Each of the six Altmans had specific tasks and goalsfor the summer. We were changed for life!
/^Before we left Africa, Brother Pennington extended,.an,invitation tojus to return to Zimbabwe and assume responsibiTitles ' in/administration and teaching. After our return we spent threemonths, in prayer over this decision, Many factors had to bestudied and weighed. We were in our tenth year with theEllettsville Christian Church. We were happy in the church and inthe community. Our children were raised here and this washome. Our two older children (Beth & Bill) would have to remainin the States to complete their college education. We would notsee our parents and other family members for several years. Onand on the list of considerations went.
in November, 1986, the Penningtons visited our home while onfurlough. We talked and prayed at length about the ministry atthe Zimbabwe Christian College. We realized that it was
treasonable and wise to make the move to Afica. We had been/ prepared for the task through many years in various ministries in
I the States. Our ten years at Ellettsville completed thatpreparation. Our conclusion was, "We must go."
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W.e-^p!an. to.-.leaye for Zim.babwg in January, 1988, the Lordwilling. Between now and our departure we will be engaged incontinuing our ministry at the Ellettsville Christian Church andsecuring support for the mission work. The Ellettsville ChristianChurch, where we begin our eleventh year July, 198'7, is . oursponsoring church. This missions-minded congregation hasencouraged us every step of the way in our decision and plans forZimbabwe.
Jack Pennington, present Principal of the Zimbabwe ChristianCollege, stated in a letter to the Elders of the Ellettsville ChristianChurch; "We would consider it a blessing if the Lord was to openthe door for them (the Altmans) to return and work with thecollege.-.."
In a letter to area churches the Ellettsville Elders said: "We, theElders support and encourage Dave Altman and his family in theirservice to the Zimbabwe Christian College in Harare, Zimbabwe.We request your prayer, encouragement and financial support forthis mission work."
We sense the urgency in returning to Zimbabwe as soon as possiblein order to continue the work of teaching and leading. Our hopeand prayer is that the days of evangelism will continue to flourishin Zimbabwe.
We are available to meet with Missions Committees, Elders, andMinisters of churches desiring to expand their mission outreach.You may contact us at the following addresses:
Central Africa Mission
Dave & Becky AltmanBox 223
Ellettsville, Indiana 47429(812) 876-1009 (home); or 876-6500 (office)
Dave's edui„dtionaI backgroundBachelor of Sacred Literature degree from Great Lakes Bible College,1967.
Master of Arts from Lincoln Christian College, 1973.
Additional hours in Classical Greek at Indiana University,While at Great Lakes Dave served as class president for one yearand Student Council President for two years. He graduated asclass Salutatorian.
Becky's (formerly Becky Nice) educational backgroundMilligan College, two years majoring in math and music.Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne.Studies at Great Lakes Bible College.Studies at Lincoln Christian College.
Their Ministries
Youth Minister with the Greenfield Road Church of Christ, Berkley,Mich., 1962-63.Weekend ministry with the North Scott Christian Church, Angola,In., 1963-65.Ministry with the Novesta Church of Christ, Cass City, Mich.,1966-69.
Bell Ridge Christian Church, Paris, 111. 1959-73 (while at Lincoln)Southern Hills Christian Church, Shreveport, La., 1973-77 (newchurch work).Ellettsville Christian Church, Eilettsville, In., July, 1977 topresent.They also v/orked at Lake James Christian Assembly for twosummers while in college. Dave was the Assistant Manager forone summer and Becky was the camp secretary both years.Becky has served with Dave with her major areas being music andyouth. She has_ accompanied numerous choirs, singing groups,and sciolists.
Becky has been the directing Teacher for the Ellettsville ChristianPre-School for ten years (enrollment: 50).
Community ActivitiesBecky has been organist for Chandler Funeral Home for severalyears. She has served on several school committees and haschaperoned both the Swing Choir and the band for numerousactivities.
Dave has been the President of the Parent Teacher Organization atthe Junior High School and vice-president of the Band Boosters.He serves as treasurer for the R-BB Ministerial Association; serveson the Human Rights Committee for the Stonebelt Council; and ison the Program Committee for Ellettsville's Sesquicentennial. BothDave and Becky have had active roles in the community.
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Volume One - Number One
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CENTRAL AFRICA
MISSION
ZIMBABUIE CHRISTIAN
C0LLE6E
OAUlO RLTMRN
FAMILV
September, 1987
FA§ir-FMOT¥-roiri[JHVHEV!!!! That is the-waywe felt when the summer months were over. We looked backon two weeks of Church camp at Hilltop Christian Assembly, seven Vacation BibleSchools, the North American Christian Convention, one week-long seminar, andseveral speaking engagements at churches. This was in addition to our normalsummer activities in a busy congregation. But. who said raising support for missionwork would be easy?Here is a summary of what is (or has) takin g place this fall;
September 20 Harris Prairie Christian Church, Granger, In., all daySeptember 27 Neapolis Church of Christ, Neapoiis, Oh., all dayOctober 4 LakeRidge Christian Church, Paris, 111., a.m.
Solsberry Christian Church. Solsberry, In. p.m.October U Centerton Christian Church, Centerlon, In., a.m.
Little Cincinnati Christian Church. Bloomfield, In., p.m.October 18 Ellettsville Christian Church, Ellettsville, In., all day for
Missions BayNovember 10 Great Lakes Bible College, chapel speaker: missions clubNovember 15 Volonia Christian Church, Volonia, In., a.m.
IICET'S BHD PABABLl
In May of 1986 Dave, Lisa, and Danny were leaving for Zimbabwe.Beth. Bill, and I were waiting until Bill graduated before we joined them.Our family had never been separated this way. so it was a veryinteresting time for all of us. We were excited, but apprehensive also. Aswe took Dave and the two younger children to the airport we were allbusy getting our last words said to each other. Lisa had avery speciallymessage for me. She said. "Mom. don't forget to feed my bird and water^him." 1hurriedly answered. "Oh. don't worry, we won't forget." Lisa hadreceived the bird as a gift from a friend and Chirpy was very importantto her. She had often mentioned to me at home that 1 must not forgetthis task. Well. Beth. Bill, and 1 went on home and got busy with .graduation, our own packing, grandparents coming, etc.. and. sure jjenough, one day 1looked atthe cage and there was Chirpy lying lifeless ([on the bottom of the cage. My heart sank. How could 1 possibly have letthis happen when 1 knew how much Lisa loved her bird? My little girlwas clear on the other side of the world and the least 1 could have donewas to feed and water her bird. That night 1went to prayer meeting andas 1 entered the building one of my friends said. "Well. Becky, how areyou doing?" 1 just burst into tears and told her how terrible 1 felt. 1decided 1 couldn't tell Lisa about the bird on the phone so 1 would waituntil 1 got there to break the bad news.
Dave called to ask us to bring some items and Lisa got on the phone. Ofcourse, she repeated her instructions to me to be sure and take care ofthe bird. Needless to say. I felt like a real loser. When we got toZimbabwe 1 told Lisa what had happened and promised to replace her petwith another one when we returned home.
The next spring, around April. 1 was preparing a talk for a ladies'group at the Southside Christian Church in filoomington. Ind.. and wasconsidering all the events of our trip to Africa, our decision to return,and the many scriptures that had influenced our decision. 1 read againthe familiar story of Jesus telling His disciples good-bye as He preparedto make the long journey home to be with His Father. As 1 wascontemplating all of these things a tremendoi^paiailej^f events cametomy heart and mind. As 1rememberld'iiie oira 1 cdncTudSd there weretwo reasons why Lisa chose this as the last request to make of me: first,because of the love she had for the bird, it was vitally important to herthat 1 fulfill her request; and secondly, because she knew me wellenough to know it was the one thing 1 just might forget to do. Then 1thought of what Jesus said to His disciples before He ascended into \Heaven: "Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in thename of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy; Spirit, and teachingthem to obey everything 1 have commanded you. And surely 1 am with
1 you always, to the very end of the age." Athought struck me full force.Could Jesus have chosen this as His last request of us for the same two
/ reasons that Lisa chose her last request? Did He say it because it was/ extremely important to Him because of the great love He has for all/ people of the world, and did He also know us well enough to know this is/ the one thing we might neglect to do?
There is a whole world of people needing to be fed the Word of God. theL^ood news of Jesus, and ifwe don't feed them they will end just like
/Y/Chirpy-lifeless and with no hope for anything else. When Ithink of how"^^/\ awful I felt when I failed Lisa, how much worse will we Christians feel il' we don't share the Life-giver with those who are lost?
COLLEGE UPDATE
We received a letter from Marcia Kay Thompson onSeptember 15 stating that the newc1assf<X)m"^uilding iscoming along pretty well. She said, The outside of theclassrooms are done and they are ready to startplastering inside. Jp iass has helped JackjPennington)with the electrical work and has done s^e in tKe" churchbuilding."
The building will have ll\ree classrooms which will be agreat asset to the collegeT^Sffifremodeling will be donein the main building to increase the number of studentswe will be able to have enrolled.
ACC0UNTA91LIT7The Bible states .in Hebrews
13:17, "Obey your leaders, and submitto tbem; for they keep watch over yoursouls, as those who will give an account.Let them do this with joy and not withgrief, for this wouldbe unprofitable foryou."
Over the past several monthsmuch discussion has centered
on the mishandling of God'sfunds through lack ofaccountability. For everyministry that fails in this area jthere are hundreds that ijwillingly submit to authority.
We will be held accountable
by the Eldership of theEllettsville Christian Church.
Reports will continually begiven to them by both us andour forwarding agents, Mr. andMrs. A1 Norris. The Elders will
also be willing to speak withanyone about these bi-monthlyreports.
I Both the Altmans and the[Elders feel good about thisIarrangement. We will also be
submiting ourselves to theCentral Africa Mission Board inAfrica and America.
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SNROLLMBNT UP^"When we were in Zimbabwe last year the student body
numbered This April three studentsgraduated, twelve new students began in May, whichbrings the tot^enroHmyit..tq^th^£^i^^
When you corisTder ihaf'three years ago less than adozen men were studying at the college we can justpraise God for the growth and vision of the churches ofZimbabwe.
When the potential for 'the future isconsidered WOW!!!!l
PRA713R SBQUBSTWe ask you to pray for several missionaries, including
/the Altman family, that the Resident Permits will receivej approval very soon. Those in the country cannot stay'unless these are approved (they expire every two years)
and new recruits (like us) cannot enter the countrywithout these Permits. A good friend. Bud Vanest, sharedthis verse with us. "the kings heart is in. the hand of the
LORD. AS THE RIVERS OF WATER: HE TURNETH IT WHITHERSOEVER HE
WILL (Proverbs 21:1).
Our established budget calls for^j4,000 per m^th for both our own expensesand the additional funds that we WilP^ut directly into the ZimbabweChristian College. Here is the ana.Qual, that is cpmmited. for sure:
Circle, Savannah. Ga. 20.00Dr. and Mrs. D. Campbell 100.00Total Amount $1903.00
*The Elletlsville congregation comniilled $2500.00 per month on a FaithPromise Day. but the amouni that is guaranteed by the Missions Committeeis $1500.00 per month. The Northside Christian Church has made acommittment to support us. but we have not received a definite amouni yet.
Several of the above churches have given considerable one-time gifts inaddition to regular support. We would also like to thank these churches forone-time gifts: Swiiz City C.hristian Cnurcn, Soutnsiue Chrsstian Churc.h.Novesta Church of Christ, Deck's Grove Christian Church. Maple GroveChristian Church. Ellettsville First Baptist, and the Kansas Christian Church(Oklahoma). We also thank the Ellettsville Senior Citizens, the R-BB FamilyStore, and the Christian Student Fellowship at Indiana University. Severalindividuals have also contributed to our one-time expenses - We say.
