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BRIEF-HISTCHrOF "THE" WORK OF JAMSS AND CAROL HERGET "
JnHiaica, West Indies
^ ^ Jomos and Carol Herget graduated from Atlanta Christian
College in 1948 and beganr.nGXT nassionaiT i^rark in Jamaica, W,I.
in the beginning of 1949,
After preaching and doing children's ^-rork among the churches
already established^ Jcuficaca, and establishing one nevr
congregation in Kingston, Jamaica's only large city,the hergets, in
1954 established the Jamaica Christian Boys' Home,
Follo^dng are the highlights of the years 1954 to 1966,
1954 - Jamaica Christian Boys' Home established ivith three
boys,--955 - Property purchased for Home and vested in a Lirrdtcd
Liability Corp. oimed by the
- . hGys -under g-ovcmment license and d-irectod by ministers
of-the Churches of Christ.
956 - Jamaica Christian Day School established by the Home,1957
- First Evangelistic meeting held for the church established at the
Home. Ten
oojs in the Home,
195S - C-ricr Park Christian Camp established by the Home, Guy
Whitley arrived to xroric asco-worker ^^dth the Hergets.
i.9^9 - Christian Day School building enlarged for groimig
enrollment. Sixteen boys in thehome, tlrs, Ada Walker, Carol's
raother, arrived to later become a co-iTOrker,
-'.960 - Hew Chapel building dedicated for grooving church,
averaging 40 baptisms yearly.-i961 - $23,000,00 Dormitory opened by
American Consul General,-.962 - Christian Children's Clinic
establishedmedical help to 700 underprivileged children
,S^t_ 300. Hn.nf.hnv o.,,.^rkor.
1964 - ^^p22,0TO,00 School buildnjig erected for gromng
enroUjt/ient. Bible correspondence'*bchool established and carried
on by Miss Hyacinth Davidson a Jeid.sh convertoaptisod in 1963 by
Jim, New congregation established at Clareinont,
1965 - Nmo Palias C^hristian Camp begun cts a continuation of
Grier Park Camp, on the lovelyland Tri.th large suitable buildings
given by Alcan Jaiaaica Ltd. to thehome. Home kitchen enlarged and
remodeled. Leon Baker family arrived as co-i^orkers.
1966 - Facts and figures: Jamaica Christian Boys' Home 20
resident boys ages 2-15.C^istian Day School, enrollment 80 boys and
girls, seven teachers, full curriculumplus extra classes in
Spanish, Piano lessons. Art ivork, iiytiim BanH and
Sports.Christian Children's clinic - enrollment over 3OOO children.
Free medical service.Drugs provided by U.S. Na-vy, American firms
and C.l'/.S.
Meiflorial Chapel Church of Christ - now supports full tme
minister, Leon Baker, givesper month for evangelism and has-become
the largest and strong-
esL. Church of Christ in Jamaica. Sunday School averages 17O
this year. Has sentoix young people into fuU time Christian
service.
Training School has been started id.th regiilar xroelcly classes
for nightstudents. Four boys of the Home now preaching for youth
groups and in countryevangelism. ^ '
Kingston. Land is now being? f . growing Kingston where hundreds
ofDeaj-tirul new homes are being built.
Fray for this work! V?e seek daily to glorify our Father and His
church.
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APRIL 1966
.I'iLL Summer.Cfliv|p5
yPe. //eec/ Vouir i'/eJpAlong with the Onerous and wonderful
gift of a camp
site last summer from Alcan Jamaica Ltd, comes the
responsibility of upkeep.
Unfortunately the roof of the house leaks seriously.Last year we
were able to restore the buildings and put themin general good
repair. But this year we must face the problem of the need of a new
roof over half of the main building.
Won't you designate a special"offering that will helpus to
ensure a ccmfortable camp this year? Applications arecoming in and
our Christian Camp has the promise of a wonderfulgrowth.
THIS WORK WILL COST APPROXIt^ATELY $1,000.00
Let us weigh this cost with the opportunity of teaching from
125-150 young people in this year's Christian CampsI
OUR SIXTHEiyTH i'EAR
It has been two years since we havebriefed you on the history
and achievementsof our work. Now we have brought this "his-tory"up
to date. Rejoice with us and givethanks with us to God as you read
it. (turnto back of this page)
Of course, a history like this doesn'ttell of the sweat and
tears, the mingledjoys and fears, the vigil over sick beds oftiny
boys, the pleading with sinners, themidnight oil-burning over
letters and bookkeeping, the long trail of "Daddy-Fix-It"jobs, and
all of the other little thingsthat fit together to make the work go
andgrow.
We thank God for you and for your gifts,and we ask you again for
your fervant andconstant prayers in our behalf.
Jim and CarolBro. Guy, Heather, Grandma Walker, and Leon andJean
Baker.
OXFORD CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
A small beginning, is all that can reallybe said for our
Christian College. But inthis small beginning of night classes
foryoung men we see great hope. The finest ministerial prospect we
have is Calvin Bakerwho has been assisting Bro. Guy with the
newClaremont church for over a year. He devotesevery Sunday to this
long trip and full dayof work for the Lord. During the week
heattends our night classes to prepare himselffor Christian
service.
Recently Calvin turned down a job thatwould pay him triple the
salary he now earnsas a draftsman. It would necessitate hisliving
40 miles from the church and College.
The College can grow and we are willingto be patient in this
growth.
THE SEARCH IS ON,
Real Estate men are now searching for a suitable piece of land
for the beginning of a newchurch and Kindergarten School in
Kingston.
We have chosen an area with apparently excellent opportunities
but land is scarce andheavily covenanted. It is our prayer thatGod
will remove the barriers and grant us theland we want for this new
effort.
At the present time we have $1,500.00 inthe fund for this work
which was given by theMemorial Chapel congregation here at the
Homeand from other Jamaican sources. Land willcost about
$10,000.00.
If God lays this need upon your heart inthe next few months,
designate your gift forthis work.
EASTER CAMP
Plans are completed for an Easter Camp forministers and
Christian workers of thechurches of Christ in Jamaica. Many
registrations are in and a fine programme isplanned for "Nine
Palms."
"That thay ail may 6e owe...John V:Z1
l/ISITORS
fie were not only very happy for the visitof Dr. and Mrs.
Clinton Strong of Holland, N.Y., but most grateful. Dr. Strong
spent avery busy morning working at the ChristianChildrens' Clinic.
Evidence of his good workwas shown the following week when we
arrivedat clinic to find an overflow crowd gatheredto visit the new
American doctor. It washeartbreaking to witness their
disappointmentas we faced the serious illnesses of thechildren that
day without Dr. Strong. Mr.and Mrs. Don Messenger of Holland
visited too,
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Dear Friend,
NEWS FLASH
from THE JAMAICA CHRISTIAN
BOYS' HOME
l%C,
The Dedication of our new Chapel building, February 2Sth, \;ras
alovely success. We are deeply indebted to Minister Hal Brovm
andhis I'dfe who so kindly came to Jamaica to help in a week of
meetings
s v/ell as for Dedication day. It was also our great pleasure
tohave Mrs. Ernest H. Wray \\dth us, v;ife of our beloved Pastor in
"whosememory the Chapel v;as built. Surely God has blessed the
opening of
_;.the Chapel and the days that have follo^ved have been days of
enjoyment in its use. Our School also enjoys using it for daily
Chapel.
There is still a debt on the Chapel of i.575.00 or 4205,0,0,
Itis truly a small debt considering the expense and short time of
ourconstruction ufork. But bills nnast be paid. The hardv^rare
stores arebeing patient and each iveek we lay back a bit toward the
debts. Because of you who are still helping, are able to do
this.
Wedding bells rang for the first time in the Chapel, March
20th,v^en Lorraine McKay and Carl Stexvart were united in Marraige,
It wasa beautiful wedding and Lorraine, formerly a Wortley girl,
was alovely bride. We extend our very best ^^ishes to them.
Now that the Chapel is finished, we "tire doing a bit of
remodlingin the school. Our P.T.A. had a tea at the close of school
and thechildren did well with their program. We now have
approxiiitntely 70boys and girls in our Christian Day School and
four good teachers.
Camp tiiiie is approaching and w^e are hoping to have 100
campersthis year. This will be an increase of our number last year
of 66.Guy Whitley, better known to all the campers as "Broth r Guy"
is nov/in the States traveling in behalf of the Home. We all miss
him sorelyand are looking forward to his return in June, after a
three months'leave.
Somehov/, sandmched bct\*een our many activities of tbe past
twoweeks, we have done a bit of thinking concerning the future of
ourboys. Right now, there is a situation that presents a growing
pro-
''blem. And it is simply this, "OUR BOYS'ARIH C-R0'"nNG." And
the olderthey get, the larger they grow and the moi^s space they
need. Their
/grooms are terribly small for their number and we must face
facts. Infeur last Director's'meeting we decided to call in an
rirchitect andhave him sketch sonie plans for a new dormitory.
WS HAViL MO FUNDS FOR A DORMITORY. But, we believe that God
isable to provide for this nev; building in the same wonderful
v-ciy thatHe has done in the past. Will you pray with us about this
great undertaking? If you have any suggestions, please let us hear
from you.
And now, we want to thank you, each one, from the depths of
oiarhearts for the wonderful i>ray in x^ich you have helped us
so far thisyear. Vfe are in need as each no\f day dawns, but as we
have need, is'chave the care of our Father, and we are grateful.
Thanks so much forhelpingI
Paythfully yq^s.
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Vol. 16 No. 3772a/Cc?71 Kjuri/or
October 1966
PICTURE ALBUM ROBERT
His mother brought him to the door aftershe received our letter
telling her she couldenter Robert in the Home. He was just a
babythen and a dear little one, too. His motherhad nothing to give
him and the little boywas ill and hungry. After two weeks of
careand nourishment we put him into the hospitalfor a much needed
operation. In the 3 weekshe got well and came back to his new
home.
Robert will be five years old in Decemberand is a bright little
fellow with lightbrown lovely skin. His hair is soft withloose
curls and his smile a sweet one.
In August Robert got Scarlet Fever and wewere very concerned
about him for the firstweek. But after the fever went down he began
to feel better. Then his skin peeledand what a funny looking little
Robert thatwas! Every inch of his skin peeled off andfresh pretty
skin came back on. He was putaway in a room at camp where the other
boyscould not get to him and for three weeks heonly waved to them
from the window. He wasa good patient but was very very glad theday
he was allowed to play again with hisbrothers.
Please remember to pray for Robert.
FROM THE MAIL BAG
Jrs. Primaries,Webber St. Urbana,Ill, 40,00Childrens Church,
Hammond, Ind. 65.00Jrs. Buffington Rd., East Point, Ga. 6.50Boys
and Girls, Cornland, 111. 18.21Releast Time Class, Buffalo, N.Y.
40-82Youth Group, Phoenix, Ariz. 15.00Hi Teens>_Fairmount
Ch.C.h, Richmond-^Va. 5jOOYoung People, Bremen, Ga. 20.00Youth
Group, Copeland,Mt. Pulaski,Ill. 25.00S.S. Boys and Girls,
Heyworth, 111. 26.381st Year Jrs., Edison, Nebraska 10.00Sen, Hi,
Youth, Pine Hills,Orlando,Fla. 5,00Jr. Youth Group, Newton, Fla.
4,00Boys Class, Neoga, 111. 3.00VBS, University
Christ.Ch,ElLansing,Mich39.46VBS, Southside, Sarasota, Fla.
100.76VBS, Pine Hills,Orlando, Fla. 115.74VBS, Eldorado, 111.
46.94Win Some Class,Ist Ch.Elizabethton,Tenn 25.00
Boys and Girls, your gifts have made our camproof safe and sound
and they have helped ourboys through a happy and healthy
summer.Thanks so much for helping us so faithfullyIWe are glad to
welcome Copeland Youth Groupwho is now supporting Robert.
TO ORLANDO FLORIDA
Night after night Gordon lay on his bedunable to sleep soundly.
Mommy and Daddy hadtold him that he had been chosen to go to
Orlando', 'Flojrida to represent the Home at theSouthern Christian
Convention. Gordon was veryexcited and very happy about being
chosen.
The night before he left he said, "Mommy,tomorrow seems like a
million years away!" Butit came and Gordon climbed into the plane
likea real grown up gentleman. His bow tie was onas straight as
could be, and his suit pressedperfectly. Mom and Dad were proud of
their14 year old son as they waved goodbye. Yes, wewould be seeing
others grow up in other waystoo, now, for several'of the boys are
teenagers.
Gordon visited many friends he knew..friendswho had visited us
in Jamaica. He spent mostof his time with Don and Julia Wheeler in
Orlando and visited churches in that area wherehe spoke. He
preached a Sunday night sermon atthe Pine Hills church in Orlando
and assistedwith mission' lessons at the VBS at Sarasota.
But the greatest time of all was spent at theconvention where he
gave the opening prayer forthe first session. Later he spoke on a
paneldiscussion. Reports that followed him home weretruly wonderful
and we felt a real sense of joyin knowing that Gordon had served
the Lord well.
Gordon wants to be a minister and has everyintention of going to
Bible College. Won't youpray with us that the way will be opened to
him?
IN THE OFFICE ....
Snadra Rayner came to Jamaica to assist inthe work for the
summer. But when the summerwas over; Sandra realized how--much she
was neededand so decided to remain on for the duration ofher six
months permit. Our hearts overflow withlove and gratitude for this
sacrificial and hardworking young girl. We thank God for her!
AND IT'S CHRISTMAS AGAIN I
Roy came into the office and asked for a pencil to write a
letter to Santa Claus.
Boys and girls, that reminds me that ourlittle ones will be
looking for a surprise onthat happy morning. Would you like to
help?
Here are some suggestions of our needs.PANTS sizes 14, 16, 18.
SHIRTS sizes 5-18BUSTER BROWN SUITS - sizes 5 and 6Pens, Belts,
Single Bed Sheets, white thread.Gifts of money would help with
school bags, anda see-saw Daddy wants to build for the littleboys,
and an ice cream freezer for the big boys.
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In ouA lojit JayrKUca EvangoZ m gavz you an oppoAtayuty
toh&Zp in tkz puAcka^Q. oi thz Me-ccdoivbAook lands io/i the.
new chuAch atuiVay UixAMViy thuAn, We oHoA^d to bfitak up tho. land
co6t6 into whatm called "God'^ Tiny Ac^ea." T/ieie ivould foe ^5.00
eacfi. f/e^e i6
thz tut ioK thiti month's puAcha&eA6 ^oA thd tiny acAeM,
M/L4. Rea Walkz/i, MadUonvijUz, Ky, B,00Mw. J. Hal B/Lom,
ChoAZottii&ville., Va, 10.00
Wu, E.C. King, Richmond, ViAginia 10,00
ChaAlottt King, Richmond, l/iAginia JO,00
inah W. BaxtoA, Cincinnati, Ohio 5,00
E.H. (fJ/iay, Buiijalo, Wew Vo^k 5,00
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\j{ZTna/ca.HOME EXPENSES RISEA few years ago when our
boys were little tots we didnot realize just what highschool
days would mean to theHome' s "pocketbook. '*
Nine boys are now in highschool. Although four boyswon free
places, two of thesehave run out, and all of theother five boys
attend schoolas paying students. There areno free high schools in
Jamaica. Books must be purchased,school uniforms must be provided,
and may types of gearand equipment purchased.
In September these expenses upset our budget - ourneeds are
heavier than usualand we send an
SOS
for help!
Please remember our needsin your prayers!
Oa/L adutUi^ho cdnnot ^(lad have, continuexi
tkn tit. VZmalong tkz CtLviici and tko.Day Sckooi ^ the. 4ame
piac.^.
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With the passing of our beloved friend, J. Hal Brown
ofCharlottesville, Va., comes anumber of loving gifts towardthe
classroom that has beenbuilt in his memory. We aregrateful for
these gifts, buteven more grateful for the lifeof Brother Hal and
his greatcontribution for Christ's workin the world, Our boys
havelost a dear friend!
OCTOBER 1966
NINE PALM5 CWRISTIAW CAMP
1966
Nine Palms was aglow all summer both with the smiles andlaughter
of children and the serenity from the magnitude of lessons learned
around God's Word.
As we look back now we canonly say with deep satisfaction,"well
done,"
And who earned the "well done?",.a staff of the very
finestworkers ever to assemble at camp.
Leon Baker was Camp Directorwith teachers; Guy WhitleyjCarolAnn
Graham and Sandra Rayner (both pajmient of the second half.
MEAVOWBROOK LAW PURCHASEV
After finding the land wewanted in Meadowbrook, wepaid down
$150.00 and put upa sign for 30 days as requiredby law, stating we
planned tobuild a church and school.
The time was up on October8th, and NO ONE OBJECTED!
This was our first victoryin Meadowbrook, Now we havecompleted
payment for part ofthe land and are planning topurchase the other
part.
We need funds for the down
girls from Prince Edward Island,Canada,) Heather Matheson,
andCarlton and Minrna Mullings nowserving the church in
BeecherTown, Jim Herget, and DelroyBrown. Carol Herget was Camp
Momand provided meals and managedfinancial things.
Games and Sports-were the finest ever and young hearts founda
new relationship to Christ.
Thanks helping! OuA. manyJamaican {AU,e,nd&
adS^t-gzneAocu-Zy tveAy ye,an. with camp.
MEMBERSHIP m THE HOME,,..
The, Jamaica CkfU^tMin Boys'Homz ^ a Limited Liabitity Co.non
pn.o^AX ofiQanization. It'smmbe/ukip consists ^niendswho oAe,
viXaZly Inte/iOMtod in the.wet^a/Lz 0^ the. Home.,
We invite you to become a Member of the Home this month.
Membership costs only 5/- or75
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HANDWORK CUSSES FOUOW BIBLE CUSSES AT"NINE PALMS"
15 OF OUR HOME FAMILY AT THS SEASIDE ON THE WAYTO NEGRIL. THE
BOYS HELD AN EVANGELISTIC MEETINGTHERE.
DADDY AND HIS BOYS ARE
OFF IN THE HOME'S NEW
PICK-UP TO DIG SAND FORA WORK-DAY AT NINE
PALMS.
P"^n4QfiaMHic
1966
CAMP
FOLLOWS
REGUUR
SESSIONS
GIRU ENJOYED HORSES WHILE BOYS PLAYEDCRICKET.
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EVEN THE "SMALL FRY" LOVE CAMP.
SUMMER REVIEW
CAMP ENROLLMENT
^ 10 CAMPERS BAPTIZED51 FOUNDATIONS LAID^ FOR NEW CAMPS DINING
HALL
P.O. BOX 5 HALF WAY TREE
JAMAICA.