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REJOICE AW BE EXCEEDim GLADFront of Meadowbrook buUd-ing.
ss s*sr9et^r 'Z Zaf'in ^eot to begin holding'.er^aeein a nelrbl
hZl re^^eve us of the fincmdal strain of r^nti-i.. ,g c^ff, ll a
part in thic huilMm^d^sp^:
^ - entire floor. IhereXre etiUa part in this work, do as the
Lord oevl%ng. If you want to have
lighthouse to young peopU and.a haven
NEW CLASSES
Agrowing^ need in the city of Kingston foryouth work is evident
with the oonstant reports of delinquency and violence, Jamaica
not exempt from the restlessness of youthall over th^ world.
This has doubled ourojjorts in Bible teaching.
ye have begun three new classes in addition to our Friday night
youth work. Oneclass IS held in the Christian Childrens'6i^^c on an
off-clinic day^ one is held onwed^sday evenings at Meadowbrook, and
thethird in the Jamaica Christian Day School,
We believe that the Bible still has theanswer to man's problems
tmd the power tochange his heart. Pray for these classest
V B S MATERIAL AVAILABLEA completely new set of VBS materials
is
wou available on Jamaica and the work of thehome. We invite you
to send for a free copyjor your Mission program this summer.
AT HOME" in Jamaica
Family time around the supper table is a-bout the nicest time of
our day here at theHome. Vwnng the course of the meal there isa
steady chatter about school life, Tony re-ported that he had tied
for fourth place inhis mid term tests. The little boys chatec^erly
about their coming Sports Day andEdaie proudly described his
teacher's affect-tion for hi^. That sounded like good be-haviour,
Bobby took his exam for high schooland felt he had done well. We
hope so!
Guy l-Zhitley who joined the Home in 1958has been on furlough
and plans to return toJamaica to resume his work in late
February,We look forward to his return.
Bro, Solomon Levy^ chairman of the HomeBoard since its beginning
traveled in theSteves from October to December, .Duringthis time he
visited churches and spoke ofthe work of the Home.
^ Jim and Carol Herget have begun theireighteent^ year of
service in Jamaica,
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ma'ica?! Ju-n/orJamaioa Christian Boys* Home
P.O. Box 6Half Way Trec^ Jamaica W.I.
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Hi FRIEWS^
It sesms such a shame that we are wri'tingto you so long after
Clvristmas. My cowboysuit is a hit wor}t out now hut I still
wearit.. On Saturday mornings I dig it out of thetoy box and tJien
go out to pick flowers forMom. Last week she took my picture just
tikethis one.
By the way. it isn't too late yet to thankyou for making
Christmas nice for us. We hada great time. It loas exciting getting
allyour lovely Christmas cards and then openincrpackages on
Christmas morning just because ofyou.
One of our nicest presents was some moneyto buy some nice food
and the gas to go toour IHne Palms Camp for a few days. Now
thatwa.s really fun. Mom and Dad always get in alittle camp work
while we hike and eat fruit.
I go to school and I like my teacher hutone day she told Mom on
me. I didn't do anything wrong, I only hit another guy in thehead
and got on the teachers nerves. I wishshe hxdn*t told Mom. Were you
ever bad inschool?
I like church but Daddy doesn't think itis the place to make
much noise and sometimeshe looks real haT'd at mo when I keep
singingafter the people stop. But I izever know whento stop!
I like you and wish you would come and seeme.
Love^ Chxxrles
'' OUR FRIEimS
Since we only had nine boys this year atChristmas we decided to
invite our friends atthe Polio section of the Xhvtversity
Hospital..On^ our Christmas Day was so very nice sincewe could
share it with these unfortunate boysand girls. At first we felt
very sad when wesaw our friends with crutches. But we soongot
}yxppy playing table games.
At dinner time we decorated the tables inred and green with
poineettias from our gar-aen. Then we made some rod and green
hats.We had such a nice day tiiat our friends did
.VYour letters are a source of joy and en-i
couragoment to us. Thanks so much for all Iyour continued help
and care. God bless yoi^.
" CLINIC BIBLE CLASS "
Tuesday is our day for Bible Class at theClinic and as we arrive
we walk up and downthe lanes calling out to the children. Whilethey
come running pell mell into the yard^Mrs. Alberga sees that the
dogs in the adjoining yard all have a good drink of water."'Nurse-'
as the children lovingly call her^gathers them around her for a
lovely Biblestory. After some good songs and marchesMoimy Herget
tells a story. Long lines ofbarefooted children join in this happy
hourtogether.
Won't you pray that these boys and girlswill really grow to love
Jesus?
THE COCONUT CART ""
Coooo coooo nut., y calls the tittle manas he comes rolling down
the streets of Kingston in his wiggly^ crooked, donkey-drawncart.
Yes he hascoconuts to sellat six pence eachtliat are oool andvery
nice. Theseare green coconutfruits filled witha sweet water
likedrink. Before thecoconut dries and becomes a thick meat itis
filled with this thin water called milk.There is no nicer natural
drink from a fruitin Jamaica then this. If you come to visitbe sure
and stop at one of these carts for 'your treat. The man will chop
off the topof the coconut with a long long knife andthen make a
)%oIq for you to drink from. Fromthe back of the cart a tall palm
branch always stands to help you find your drink^cart.
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CONVERSATION . . .
Roy and Charles were helping to dry Communion -Gups one nig^it-
-after~chia-'ch.-Charles -who is still only four years old said^
''Ismell chocolate.'' Roy answered^ ''Yes, Daddygave me two squares
of chocolate and you arejealous because you didn't get any.''
"Charles looked up very sweetly and saidj"Oh no^ Roy, I am not
jealous^ I did not begyou for chocolate^ I only said I smell it.
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NOTICE
If you Jxa^je not received a receipt forQ'^ f^ recent months
kindly let us know.
A U.S. P.O. burned and we have had somescorched mail!
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hobson wlw planned tohrk with the Home changed
th-jir plans al
most immediately upon arrival in Jamaica. MrHobson was employed
one term at the JamaicaChristian Day School while Mr. Hobson was
employed in a local sc}iool in Kingston. Theyvi^ted the Home on two
or tlwce occasionsand visited Meadowbrook three times.
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WHAT ABOUT GIRLS '
This question has been ashed of us nianijtmes through the years.
Often hoys and "girls have wondered what we do to help little girls
in need.
We have some good news this month for wehave been able to do
something very specialfor two darling little girls. Ac you willread
on our other news sheets two littlebrothers came into our Home this
spring.Carlos and Donald are Chinese and two dxxr-lings they are.
You would love the babywho vs two years old. ~He is very sweet,
Uow these two little boys have two sisters ages four and six
years. It was justimpossible to rescue the little hoys andleaViS
the two little girls behind^ and sowe gathered up the whole lot of
them anddrove home.
Now when we got homey we realized itwould not he possible to
keep the girls. 0Our Beavenly^ Father smiled down on all ofws and
provided a loving mother who waswilling to care for the girls. Now
thisborrowed mother'' has helped these littlegirls to get well and
strong. And nicestof ally they coma to Christian Day Schoolwith her
where she teaches and they also goto Meadowbrook^ Sunday School and
are in herSunday School class. Their mother is veryill in the
hospital hut their father comesto help them in their needs.
CarloSy Donald^ Daisy^ and Lilly are nowhappy children because
God cares for themand has helped them to find a home. Aren'tyou
glad we could help these little girls?
June 1968
" liARK
Another new hoy came into the Home sincewe last wrote to you. Fe
is nine year oldMarky a dear little hoy who was left by hismother
after his father had died. She Tiadalways intended to send for Mark
to take himto Canada with her but has not as yet beenable to do
i^t, Mark is full of enthusiasmand is eager to please. He loves his
homeand his new brothers and is glad for you^ too.
' TEEN-AGE CHOIF
Meadowbrook church has a lovely teen-agecJioir. These Christian
yovng people arckeen about singing for the Lord Jesus be-cause they
truly love Him. And they not onlysing every Sunday but they are
leaders inthe Christian Youth Fellowship on Fridays.
Recently they had a school holiday and sowe took then to camp.
The five hoys andfive girls went with us after prayer meetingon
Wednesday night. For two days the girlscooked and. kept house while
the hoys mixedcement and helped with the new dining hall,
Wc adopted Dan.iel*e practice and prajjcdthree times daily The
yovng people tookturns bringing little lessons from God'sWord. At
night we went hiking and enjoyedrmnohing on cookies and telling
ghost stories. Now don't you know they enjoyed that!
' A LETTER FROM FETER "
Our little Peter grew up and went to Canada to live with his oim
parents in Januaryof this year. Here is part of a recent letter.
'Dear Mom,.,I miss everyone so nruch.Tell Grandma and Dad hello, I
am doing wellin school..we had a lot of fun when we werein the
Home,.I hope to go to church with Carol A.rkilander soon.,^' Peter,
Ve enjoy having Peter's letters and know you will too,
' THANKS SO MUCH
f/e appreciate the gifts you have beensending, boys and girls.
Please pray forour little ones. They all join in sendingtheir love
to you and their thanks.
Your boxes are also very helpful and especially at birthday
time. God bless you all.
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THE JAMAICA CHRISTIAN BOYS* HOME Ltd.iUSSIOrmiES: DIEECTORS of
the HOME: PROJECTS:
James Carol Herget James and Carol Herget Christian Day
SchoolsGuy m%tley Solomon Levy, Minister Christian Childrens'
ClinicArs, Ada Walker e,A. Woodstock, Minister Nine Palms Christian
Camp
Christian Evangelizing Ass'ni'ioi'iagement Committee:
Hon. Douglass Fletcher Com, A.C. Folkes Mrs. Claire Shilletto
Mr. Vic ReidMr. Ramon Alherga, Q.C. Mr. A. Lionel Levy Dr. Arthur
Wint Mr. Hal Glaoe
Volunteer Workers:
Bookkeeper, Mrs. Phyllis Stephens (B years)Nurse in Charge of
Clinic, Mrs. Patsy Alberga, (S years)doctors: Dr, Nc. March (IS
years) Dr. T, Mair (8 years) Dr. M.H. Beaubrun (2 years)Dentist:
Dr. Henry Lopez (14 years)Football Coach, Christian Day School, Mr,
Pat SmithCMirmcm _of_Bo(^d of Governors, Oxford Preparatory School,
Mr. Ramon Alherga, (3 years)Carpenter and Construction Manager, Mr.
Henry Nixon (5 years) on sacrificial salaryGardener and Outdoor
Maintenance, Bro. L. Savory (13 years) on sacrificial salary
devoted workers because without their labors the Jamaica^de the
advances it has. We appreciate the excellent
uffoTts made in benalf of the boys and of all those who have
found help both physical andspiritual through the years,
HERE'S HOW you CAN HELP TOO!3.. Support a boy. $25,00 a month,
or any part of a boy's support can be sent.2, Support Financially
any pj^^ect of our work,3. oend boxes of useful new clothing for
hoys, and other items. Enquire for a list.
^oli%i^^ P'^ etty ends of materials for making doll clothes for
the Candy Top5. Beccme a MEMBER of the Home. Cost,.754 a year.
AMember receives a copy of the
Audited financial report for the year. His 75^ is to cover
mailing costs of Evangel,6. Send drugs for the Clinic. Enquire.7.
Send used clothing and Bible School materials.
8. Type and send scripture labels for medicine bottles for our
Clinic,9. Send School and Craft supplies,
?. Help us plant new churches by supporting our Christian
Evangelizing Association,Pray for us! jJAMAICA CHRISTIAN BOYS'
HOME, P,0. Box S, Half Way Tree, Jamaica, W.I,
.3 Evangel comes to you by the Courtesy of: GRACE KENNEDY LTD,
64 Harbour St., Kingstonand by Andrew B.B. Aguilar, Sports
Equipment, 95 Harbour St., Kingston
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MOmiWC in A'T fJKART
Two preaioua Httlo Cl-ineoe hoys havefomd tJisir way into our
heartc and Horns recently. children, who through their
mother'sillneae hccamc the victims of most unfortunate
cix'curnstancea.
Carlos., aged seven cmd. hin l^ahtj brotherof tu^o yeoTOj h\ire
sadly in need of care.The helping hand of the Jaimica Christi
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FinanQiatly epeaking^ we are happy tosay that the building only
needs a littlemore in finishing touches and then we canplan for our
dedication, God hae blessedand we thank Him for your kelp. We
haveborrowed nc money and our faith from weekto ourely lias been
rewarded. How goodour Heavenly Father is!
Fray with us that we might pay off themortgage on the land now
so that we canbegin building the sanctuary,
VBS FLANNED FOR AUGUST
A Vacation Bible School for the Mead-owbrook Church is planned
by the Ft.ers, Florida^ youth group and its spon^sors. \]e are
keenly looking forward tothis great eventpraying that it willreach
hoys and girls and teenagers forChrist in that area.
Both we and tlte Ft. Myers fine yuthgroup welcome your
prayers.
OXFOEd FRF:PARATORr SCHOOL
is the new name for- our own Christian DaySchool here at the
Home. Our board changedthe name for several reasons^, one being
itslocation^ (ve arc on Oxford Road)s and another being that hoys
outnumber girlt six tpone since so many people have associated
theschool with the Boys' Home under the name ofthe Jamaica
Chi'istian Prep School, Enrolment is good and many of our children
areattending Bible School at Meadowbrook andat Memorial
Cha:pel,
COmRATULATmiS
to cur --son in the Gospeldelrcy Brownwho graduates from San
Joce Bible Collegethis m.onth. Ho plans to work in Australiafor the
coming three years and then hopes toreturn to Jamaica.
and to our ''daughter in the Gospel ' Elizabeth MoDermot and Joe
Jackson who weremarried recently in Illinois,
MEDICAL CLIllIC
Our Christian Childrcns'Clinic has recently had an addition to
the staffj: a fine Jamaican girl who has come to be
ourreceptionist. We welcome thishelp as our numbers are increasing
well over the 4000 enrolmentwe had in January. Epidemicwaives often
strike and our need,for medical supplies never ends.
Include our needsin your summer
prayer list.
mMORIAL CHAPEL
In add.ition to the churchestablished by the Home thatstill
meets in our Chapel^ theChapel is used daily for services for our
CJirivtian DaySchx>ol. We also use it forwedd.ingSs funerals,,
and prayermeetings. It ir. a joy to havethis dedicated liouse of
worship so close to the heaj't ofthe Home,
Your prayers for these precious littlechildren^ so desperately
in need^ arc anever preso't asset to our work.
CHRISTIAN DAY SCHOOLS
Michele Town has had a struggling timewith its Christian Day
School for severalyears. Its large enrolment of childrenhas
outgrown the small rain-soaked^ humid^thatched building. Their need
has beenbrought to the attention of our ' Home'boards we have found
it possible toassist them with their partly built newschool and
church building, Walls havebeen up for a year but there the
workstopped.
Our giftj because you helped^ has beena blessing, Ohj how we
long to be ableto Jielp them more! May we ask your loveand prayers
again?
CHRISTLW EVAmELIZim ASSOCIATION
In establishing new churches in Jamaica^(je have found that a
good policy is for thisorganization to purchase land and
financechurch projects and hold them until thechurch becomes fully
established with eldersand deacons. At this time^ the property isto
be turned over to the church.
Brother Guy Wrdtley wT--o has been establishing a church in
Claremont, sane forty-five miles from Kingston,, for tioo years
now^hopes to purchase land in the near future.The Christian
Evatigelizincr Association willpurchase this land as it did the
land atMeadowbrook^ under this plan.
The work is coming along well there andwe arc praying that God
will meet the need.Brother Gwj also assi.sts with the buildingwork
at camp since it is so near Claremo .
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November 1968
Dear Christian Friends,
In your handj now, is the new Jamaica Evangel, It takes overfrom
our dear old mimeograjghed sheet which has dme service theselast
seven years although prior to 1962, the Evangel had six yearsof
exciting life as a printed sheet with pictures.
We had felt for some time that our long established Evangelwas
worthy of something better, something that would lend encouragement
for filing among important periodicals. So many of you havewritten
of youjc appreciation of the Evangel and so in its way, itwas a
record of our growth in Jamaicaa record that owes so much toyour
own faith and Christian works. We prayed for professional help,and
now that prai^er has^^^^answered^
Eleven years agq-^ ' V-tc Reid, theri'^ associate Editor of New
Daymagazine, wrote ^ coVersihj^ of'the Jamaica Christian Boys'
Home.To gather ''realities" fo^his story, he took to dropping in
im-cmnoimced any hour of -^e day or night. As the subject gained
depthin his mind, Vic grewS^ore deeply impressed.
It was then t^t Via was first introduced to the churches
ofChrist and to the^aith that has been the driving force of this
mission in Jamaica.^; He was deeply moved as the months went on and
bythe end of the^ear, had associated himself as a member of
theManagement Comittee of the Home.
The erMA.ing years have seen Vic become an invaluable help to
theHome and
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J A M A I C A
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Produced for the Jamaica Christian*
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" C H R I S T M A S C O M E S
F O R T R U E ! "
N o s n o w f a l l s o n t h e I s l a n d . T h e
t r e e s a r e s t i l l c l o t h e d w i t h f o l i a g e
.
B u t t h e r e a r e o t h e r s i ^ r n s t h a t i t ' s
C h r i s t m a s .
T h e p o i n s e t t i a s f l a r e e x t r a r e d l y ,
" b l o o d r e d i n w a r m D e c e m b e r , " a s
t h e J a m a i c a n p o e t C l a u d e M c K a y
p u t s i t ; t h e C h r i s t m a s m a r k e t s t a l l s
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c u n n i n g l i t t l e c o m p l e t e t o y s t o r e s c a
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a b l e o f b e i n g h a n d - c a r r i e d , a p p e a r o
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t h e s i d e w a l k s o f d o w n t o w n s t r e e t s ;
c a r n i v a l p a p e r h a t s t i l t c r a z i l y o n t h
e
h e a d s o f y o u n g s t e r s ; t r u c k l o a d s o f
C a r i b b e a n p i n e s b e g i n c o m i n g d o w n
f r o m t h e m o u n t a i n s f o r s a l e a s
C h r i s t m a s t r e e s ; s t r i n g s o f d e c o r a
t i v e e l e c t r i c l i g h t s a r e s t r u n g i n t h
e
s t r e e t s o f c i t i e s a n d t o w n s ; a f l u r r
y
o f c a n t a t a s , o r a t o r i o s a n d N a t i v i t
y
p l a y s a r e b i l l e d i n s c h o o l a n d c h u r c
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h a l l s a c r o s s t h e l a n d .
S T O R Y R E A D I N G
A t O x f o r d R o a d a n d M e a d o w b r o o k ,
o u r c h o i r s b e g i n a r o u n d o f s t e a d y
p r a c t i c e f o r t h e C h r i s t m a s h y m n s a n
d
a n t h e m s . S c h o o l i s o u t . T h e t e m p o o f
p r a c t i c e i n c r e a s e s g r a d u a l l y a s w a l l
s
a r e f r e s h l y p a i n t e d , h e d g e s f r e s h l
y
t r i m m e d , a n d s t o r i e s a b o u t t h e C h i l
d
C h r i s t f e t c h a s p e c i a l d e m a n d f r o m
o u r w i d e - e y e d b o y s a t t h e n i g h t l y
s t o r y - r e a d i n g s b y M u m m y .
B u t m o r e t h a n a l l , C h r i s t m a s i s
h e r a l d e d i n J a m a i c a b y t h e a r r i v a l
o f t h e " C h r i s t m a s b r e e z e , " t h e c o o l
,
t a n g y m o u n t a i n b r e e z e w h i c h b l o w s
d u r i n g t h e " w i n t e r " m o n t h s . T h e n ,
t h e r e i s n o d o u b t i n t h e m i n d s o f o u r
b o y s t h a t " C h r i s t m a s c o m e f o r t r u e .
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S c h o o l i s o n t i N o w w e c a n r e a l l y
J d B B U v e l
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CHRISTMAS TREE ON THE ROOF
We looked at the roof of the dormitory one day from an upstairs
window and thoughts of shuffle boardsfor the boys, a swimming pool,
decktennis courts and so on, flashedthrough our minds.
Ambitious ?True.But who, looking at that broad flat
expanse of concrete roof, and seeinghow our two acres of grounds
werefilling up with school buildings,chapel, Doll Shoppe, office
and workshop for our projected printing ministry, carpenter and
paint shop andall those other features of our faithat Oxford Road
we say, whowouldn't dream a little?
Meanwhile, we will stay wideawake, happily praying and
workingtowards paying off the dormitorymortgage.
"Like the yoke of the Lord, it restslightly," chuckled a
Committee member. "You hardly know its there whenyou're praying
about it."
True. And we thank the Liord foryou and your blessings which are
enabling us to work at those mortgagepayments.
Come Christmas, we have a targetfor 400 or $960.00 (U.S.) on the
dor.mitory debt. If we are on target, weplan to light up a
Christmas tree onthe roof.
Will you help us put that Christmas tree on the roof?
like we said, its getting crowded
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RED LETTER DAY...
Tuesday, July 3Qth is now a redletter day in the calendar of the
Jamaica Christian Boys' Home. For thiswas the day when we were
visitedby a Cabinet Minister, the Honourable Allan Douglas.
Mr. Douglas is the Minister forYouth and Community Developmentin
the Jamaican Government. Theother distinguished visitor who
ac-coropanied him was Mrs. WinnifredHewitt, the Chief Children's
Officer.
Directors Jim and Carol Hergetand Solomon Levy headed the
welcoming group at the Home which included three members of the
Management Committee, Mrs. Claire Shil-letto, A. Lionel Levy and
Victor Reid.
HappyChristmas
fromAll The Boys!
AT OXFORD
ROAD
AIRY CLASSROOMSAfter a briefing meeting in the
Oxford Road main house, the Minister was escorted around the
compound. He visited the boys' dormitoryand after a close
inspection, the partycrossed the grounds to the Preparatory School
where the Minister sawthe big, airy classrooms, recreationareas and
other amenities for the 100children now in attendance.
Next to be visited was the Memorial Chapel, looking cool and
beautiful under its great trees, the nurseryschool, fellowship
hall, workshops andthe Candy Top Doll Shoppe. Mr.Douglas expressed
surprise and pleasure at the variety of ministries atOxford Road
and was particularlypleased when we spoke to him aboutour projected
printing and publishinghopes. He was also told about ourMountain
View children's clinic andMeadowbrook church and Sundayschool
elsewhere in the city.
FINANCED BY FAITHIndeed, the Minister expressed his
entire gratification at the facilitiesat Oxford Road and was
visibly impressed by the fact that our workwas "financed by faith'
in God whohas provided us with you, our manyfaithful friends. He
congratulated thedirectors and management committeeon "a very good
job indeed".
Altogether, the Minister's visit withus lasted over two hours,
including along talk afterwards on all aspects ofour work. School
being out for summer and the Home boys being at NinePalms, we only
hope he will comeagain when the boys are present togive him a real
rousing Oxford Roadwhoop-up!
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QUIETJAMAICAN ?
Two new little fellows came intothe Home since our last
writing.Michael is a ifrowing little guy of 5.When he came to us
the first Tuesday in last month, he was very subdued for the four
following days.Saying httle. Moving quietly. And wethought: "Well,
here's the Quiet Jamaican."
Until along came Sunday.With the other kids, Michael piled
into our dear old 1964 station wagonfor the five-mile drive to
SundaySchool and morning worship. And itseems as if this was all he
was waiting for.
For he literally took over thechurch.
He "visited'' from row to row,carefully inspected the lectern
fromwhich Daddy was reading the lesson,took a brief look at the
baptismalpool and was only restrained afterhe had tried to join the
choir in thespecial offering of music-in-praise.And all the while,
he hardly talked.Michael is-- a man of action.
MONTEGO BAYOur other little chap Frankie is a
much smaller guy but who certainlytalks enough. He is 3 and
hails fromthe Montego Bay area at the otherend of the Island.
The other boys in the Home welcomed their two new brothers
withmuch excitement. Everybody tried toshow them the ropes. Like,
the bestplaces for making mischief, the easiest trees to climb. How
to Get AroundMummy Without Really Trying, andother salient facts of
life.
Each new little boy that comes intothe Home offers excitement
and challenge. But since each new challengehas its accompanying
reward, we aregrateful to God for two more opportunities to serve
His work.
Heading for the best mischief places
How to get around mummy
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AMIljmirnKDo^lwe
the samemm)?
Certainly not A thousand pounds will not have the samepurchasing
power in 1970 as it has today.The rate at which money devalues
Itself daily putstremendous strain on people In trying to
preventthemselves from going broke after working so hard.We believe
the best answer to this is investment
We provide experienced investment counsellors ininvestment
portfolio management,underwriting and share placement,a ready
market for Jamaica Government stocks,listed and unlisted shares,and
can execute your orders in London, New York,Toronto and other major
international stock exchanges.
Get in touch with Willard B. Samms or K. R. "Bunny"AbrahamsDr
Miss Rita Humphreys who will be happyto deal with your
enquiries.
INVESTMENTBEOKEES(JA)LTD.(formerly Annett & Co. Ja.
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Corner of Duke & Barry Streets Phone: 25923,25847,
26181,25927
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When the church at Meadowbrookat the foot of the Red Hills was
onlya gleam in the eyes of the Hergetsof Oxford Road, they saw this
lovelycorner lot as they drove through thesuburb one day. It was
adjacent to amunicipal park reserve, was a street-to-street
property, nice neighbourson the one built-up side. So right fora
suburban church you could almosthear singing in the ackee
trees.
But before it could be made right,there was a fellowship to be
established and a temporary place of assembly to be sought.
A Providential answer to bothneeds turned up. Half a house
becameavailable on Meadowbrook Ave. andthe Sunday School was on its
way.But meanwhile, there also was thatlot of land to buy, and so
little lootin the kitty. There was just one thingto do.
They did it.They prayed on it.And before long, the first
down
payment was made and the mortgagewas off to a fine running start
thankyou.
By now, the fellowship which hadbegun with four had swollen
to
The woods are beaatifal with blossoms at Christmas
twenty-two. To draw attention to thecorner, which one day, would
becomethe permanent address of theirchurch, the little fellowship
moved to165 Red Hills Road, next door to thenew place. This was in
September,'67. TTien began a real and solid drivethat had things
happening. By 2nd ofJanuary next year, sod was turned.And in seven
weeks they moved intothe Sunday School building. This is,of course,
only the start of things.Still to go up is the church
building.Meadowljrook will witness marvellously to the Lord. How do
we know?
We know because of the large andwonderful crop of young people
inthe suburb, waiting to be gleaned forGod.
We hope to start on the new building in December With a
|n:oimd-break-ing ceremony. We have high hopesfor it. So high,
indeed, we hope toinclude a steeple in our plans. It willbe the
first church steeple inMeadowbrook. We think it will bebeautiful,
standing in the shadows ofthe Red Hills, pointing to the sky.
Will you pray that our work beaccomplished?
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THE JAMAICA
JUNIOR
VOL. 18 NOV.-DEG. 1968
BECAUSE
YOU CARE
A "Pint-sized" little fellow wasMichael when we found him. His
legsand arms wore terribly thin and hiseyes looked extra large
because ofhis tiny thin face. This dear little boyhad sadly missed
his mother who haddeserted him.
Michael was very shy when hecame to the Home but after the
fir.stfew (lays he becaTne very happy.Still, no matter how happy he
was,no matter how many, many plate-fuls of food he ate, no matter
howmany hours he played, Michael wouldnot talk! He had completely
lost histongue.
Little "Pint'' as Daddy called him,would only smile and shake
his head thei'tj was no talking!
A week later, Httle Frankie cameto live in the Home too, and he
wasso tiny for hi.s full three years thatimmediately he was called
"HalfPint". Now "Pint'' would not talk but"Half Pint" made up for
him, singing away from the time he first cameto the dining
room.
These two dear little boys, Michael,aged five atid Frankie, aged
3 and ahalf, are now happy in the Home.
And do you know why? It is because of your friendship and help
inmaking the Home possible for them.Won't yoLi pray that God will
watchover them and help them to grow upto be good Christians and to
loveJesus very much?
JMy Christmas
Piggy Banh
Most boys and girls keep a Christmas Piggy Bank so that when
thejoy of Christmas is in the air thereis a little pile of oft'
counted coinsready to take to town on a clearwhite Saturday
morning.
Would you or your Sunday SchoolClass like to keep a Christmas
PiggyBank for our little boys of Jamaica?If so, here's how you can
do it.
Find a real piggy bank and makea label for it that says,
"JamaicaChristmas Bank". When the week before Christmas comes, you
can sendthe offerings you have collected in itto help care for
Michael and Frankieand other little boys of Jamaica.
We plan to make a big Piggy Banktoo, big enough to hold all your
letters so that on Christmas morningwe can take out the letters and
readthem to the Boys. Please help us fillour Piggy Bank with happy
Christmas letters.
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YOUTH CORNER
Our Christmas Beil
Listed on our Christmas Bell arethe names of our Boys and Girls
whohave helped the Home in recentmonths. May God bless you all
andgive you a happy Christmas. Thanksso much for helping!
Juniorsand Primaries
/ Heyworth, 111. Youth \/ Marlboro, Ohio. VBS, El- \/ dorado,
HI. Primaries, Urb- \/ ana. 111. VBS, Falls Mills, Va. \
Youth, Mt, Pulaski, 111. YouthBell. Cal. VBS Bell, Cal.
Youth
Ft. Myers, Fla. ChildrensChurch, Hessville, 111.
VBS, Winter Park,\ Fla. Youth, Grif. /y fity, Ind. Jr. Boys
/
Edison, Neb. VBS, Louis-ville, 111. Primaries, Neoga,
111. Busy Bees, Alma, 111. Juniors,Gomland, 111. Juniors
Bristol, Tenn. >
Youth, Loami, 111. Junior Jets, Griswold, Iowa
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Friday Nights
VBS and Summer Camps togetherhelped our Youth Group to grow.
Nowalmost 50 young people gather formeeting PViday nights.
A lovely gift of "Musical CowBells" was given to the group
byMrs. Ralph Frye of Fort Myers, Fla.,who helped with the VBS this
sum-iner. John Robinson has been busylearning to play them and has
already performed beautifully in churchservices at Meadowbrook.
Off To Canada
Andy, whom many of you will remember, went to Canada last
monthto live near Peter, where he will continue to go to school and
also work.Andy is 18 now.
His last night at Home was a gayone around the table as the
familycelebrated with a farewell dinner. Weare happy that Andy has
such a fineopportunity and we look forward tohis keeping his
promise to writeoften.
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The Fort Myers Story
GRAND AMBASSADORS FOR THE U.S.From Fort Myers, Florida, came
last month a bunch of lively kidswho made "a wonderful
summer'switness to the Lord" at the Meadow-brook Church of
Christ.
The 25-strong team led by Elvinand Betty Gray of Fort Myers
mounted an exciting and enthusiastic Vacation Bible School which
built up inteaching and in fun until suddenly,when it was all over,
nobody knewwhere the ten days went.
They were wonderful ambassadorsfor America and were taken to
theirhearts by the Jamaicans.
To refresh your minds a little,and to tell those who may not
haveknown before, Meadowbrook is ournew fellowship in a suburb
northwest of Kingston. It is very prettilyplaced at the foot of the
Red Hills, amagnificent piece of high countrywhich rises abruptly
from the Ligu-anea Plains on which Kingston isbuilt. The church is
going fromstrength to strength. The SundaySchool building is now
completedenoi^h for Lord's Day and weekdayservices to be held in
the largest hall.
But to go back to the Bible School.
The Fort Myers Gospel Youths (allgirls, except for two fellows
and theirguitars), the Grays, Jack and DonnaJoerger, Mrs. Ralph
Frye, Mr. KenBullard and Mrs. Elizabeth Romies,were guests at No. 7
Oxford Road,that now internationally known"station for Christ".
From the outset, all worked well together to makethe School a
ringing success. Soldiersof the Jamaican Regiment loaned,and put
up, a big canvas marquee.Radio stations and newspapers gavefree
time and space. Even theweather behaved well. A gaily decorated
float packed with singingFort Myers kids toured the suburband
surroundings and proved a rousing attention-getter. Over 300
childrenattended and the girls did follow-uphouse calls to keep the
campaignrolling.
And how it rolled!Ten additions resulted during the
week. Furthermore, many residentscame out to learn more about
theMeadowbrook ministry.
The Meadowbrook fellowship worked wondrously to make the
Floridiansfeel at home away from home.
V mi
Girls on a Float
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"GRANDMA" BACK
A "refreshing time" came for Mrs.Ada Walker, far better known
as"Grandma" to the boys of the Homeand to the many Jamaicans
andAmericans who have frequented thefamily life at 7 Oxford Road.
Grandma travelled for her refreshing timeto Miami, St. Louis,
Chicago andback south to Ft. Myers, Orlando, andthen home. Grandma
visited withfriends, spoke in churches, andbrought ^e message of
the faith ofthe Jamaica Christian Boys' Home tothe hearts of men
and women andchildren. As she herself put it: "I feltlike a
visiting fire chief, the' royalway everybody treated me." Then
sheadded: "But its great to be back doing the work I love."
SEEKS SUPPORT FOR
MINISTRY
Mr. Nimrod Townsend, a Jamaicanwho graduated from Drake
University in the U.S. and went on to earna Master's Degree at
Lexington Theological Seminary, returned to the island last month
to be with us whilein this ministry.
He was formerly of the Kings GateChristian Church (Disciples
ofChrist) in Kingston before going tothe States. On the Jamaica
call.Brother Townsend worked out of theOxford Road Jamaica
Christian BoysHome, with special emphasis onstren^hening those
churches organised by the Christian Evangelizing Association.
He also shared in the work of thenew Meadowbrook church, and
atClaremont.
Brother Townsend re-visits the U.S.this month to fill pulpit
calls throughthe Winston-Salem Bible College andto secure support
for a future ministry here.
INVESTMENTIN JAMAICACOMPANIES
The rapid growth of the Jamaicaneconomy and the increased
financial participation of the publiccreated the need of a
NationalStock Exchange.
As a member of the JamaicaStock Exchange, we offer a
comprehensive service to all investors, both at home and
abroad.
For information, write or phone:
Capital Market Servicei(Jamaica) Ltd.
Stocicbrolcers
P.O. Box 351Kingston, Jamaica, W.I.Phone 24298
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What Is The
C.EA.?
This is a question bein^ asked us.We welcome it, for it bhows
the interest i>f our friends.
The letter? of course stand for theChristian Evangelizing
Association.
Look on the CEA as our umbrellaorganisation. Under it is grouped
ourMinistei-s and Missionaries of theChurches of Christ in
Jamaica.Though presently small in number,the group in actively
engaged in establishing churches, organizing YouthGroups, building
church buildings,and in establishing the new "PrintingMinistry" of
the Jamaica ChristianBoys Home.
JCBH Ltd. betokens a wide scopeof Christian Endeavours in
Jamaicaand seeks to make an Evangelical effort that will bear rich
and full fruitfor the Master.
FOR INSTANCEAmong the "for instances'' of CEA:CEA has purchased
land for the
Meadowbrook Church of Christ andwill hold title until the Church
becomes fully organised with Eldersand Deacons capable and willing
tocarry the responsibility of the Church.(In Jamaica, church lands
cannot bepurchased in the name of a churchbut must be incorporated
as a Limited Liability Company, abbreviated as"Ltd", and purchased
in the Company's name). This plan of the CEAwill apply to any new
congregationit establishes, since, at the beginning,there are not
enough elders and deacons to form a Corporation.
%k
Young Jamaicans help to build achurch sponsored by the
C.E.A.
BIBLE COLLEGESFinally, it is the prayer of every
member of CEA that the sons anddaughters of Jamaican parents
willfind assistance not only in theirChristian lives, but in
encouragementand support to attend Bible Colleges,wise and
Christian counsellingthrough their teens, clean and healthful
activities all year, and opportunities for Christian service in
theircommunities.
The Christian Evangelizing Association is dedicated to the task
ofpointing men, women and young people to Christ Jesus and His
wonderful salvation.
Remember us in your prayers!
Happy Christmas fromJim and Carol!
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DAVID
REMEMBERED
Nine year old David sat with hishead on Mommy's shoulder, and
hisarms around her neck. It was a beautiful moonlit night and the
valley below the camp had never been morelovely. Stars twinked
above and hugefireflies, called Peenies, buzzed closeenough to make
their two "headlights'" seem almost like flashlightbeams. It was a
night when a littleboy's heart should have been gay.
But David was sobbing sobbing
Two players in a do-it-yourself skit.with great tears splashing
down hischeeks. It was a night of real sorrowfor David a night that
David hadknown would come, but a night hehad somehow hoped by some
strangemiracle would never have to come. Itwas the last night of
summer campat Nine Palms.
David remembered the long sunnydays on the hillsides with his
friend"Danny Boy". Danny Boy had been agood horse and David loved
him.
David remembered too, the exciting
A romp in the yard.
rr^
.i ' '
"Danny Boy."
days of Bible lessons, of camp games,of whispered fun in the
dormitorythat made the flow of tears seemendless.
Then Mommy was speaking . , ."David, we are all sad tonight,
butlet's take a moment and talk to Jesusabout it and thank Him for
lettingus all have such a good summer hereat camp.''
And when the prayer was said a
Fort Myers girls were volunteercounsellors.
little heart g^-ew just a bit lighterand a tiny smile broke
through asDavid said, "But Mommy, it's just sohard to say
goodbye,"
But it wasn't until the car had beenon the road home for almost
an hourthat David finished his cry andsnuggled into Mommy's lap to
sleep.David ... a dear little boy . . . foundin a shop down town
when he wasonly two. Mommy thanked God forhim as she patted his
shaggy headand sturdy body.
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