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CHRI5TIANVILLE 15 6ftOWINGDear Friends,
The wKrmth and blessing of yo\xr loving encouragement in
December hasbrought us to our knees in gratitude to the Lord. Thank
you for allyou have done for in 1978 and for your letters, gifts
and cards.e begin 1979 greatly encouraged and challenged, and very
happy. Onone of our Christmas cards was a phrase that said, "Bach
preciousday..." Oh, how that message reached our hearts! Now as we
facethe new year we are striving to realize more and more how very
prec"ioue each day is and to make each one bring glory to the Name
of theLord.
GREAT NEWS! Three precious souls have accepted Christ and His
salvation and joined the family of God in ChrisUan baptism. These
arethe first converts at Christianville and we are really excited
aboutthe begijMjing of the chuxch there.
^ ^ ^ ^ Haiti handles the U.S. Government food distxib*tion
andhas accepted us in their program. We began our "food for the
needy*project a month ago and each Saturday distribute grains, oil
sjtdmilk to parents for treegifts of money were laid aside for the
building. The v^le lovelyweek was highlighted by our Christmas Eve
service, Cookston Hills'Managers, Ralph and Leona ^iman joined us
both Christmas Eve andChristmas Day and we had rich fellowship.We
are thankful...happy...and full of faith and hope fer 1979.
Ourhouse is com^^g on nicely, built mostly of native stone, and
ouri^oving there in a few months looks very possible. Let us
#ontijiueour labors together ever praying and trusting as we buiOd
the
God bless you ri^ily is our prayer for you,
Wit^love f^m all the family,
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Let them give glory unto the Lord,and declare his praise in the
islands {Isaiah 42:12)
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CHRISTIANVILLE FOUNDATIONDirectors Mr and Mrs Jannes Herget,
Managing Directors
Mr Robert C.SIiannon, Largo, Fla. U.S.A.Mr Fred W. Smith Jr,
Jacksonville, Fla. U.S.A.Mr Donald Wheeler, Orlando, Fla. U.S.A.Mr
A.A. Herget-Bagwandat, HaitiMiss Shirley Peace, Nurse Anesthetist,
Haiti.
Missionaries and Sponsoring Churches:
James Herget, First Christian Church, College Park, Ga.Carol
Herget. First Christian Church, Largo, Fla.Shirley Peace, Englewood
Christian Church,Jacksonville, Fla.Ada Walker, Retired
Volunteer
Address (Jim &Carol Herget) (Shirley Peace)Forwarding
Agents: Mr&MrsDonWheeler MrsMary Latimer
2713Sherlngham Rd. 758Winfred Dr. N.Orlando. Fla. 32808 Orange
Park, Fla. 32073
Promotion Mr C.E. Shepard, 630 Knollwood St.,Winston Salem, N.C.
27103Mr and Mrs Leslie Lumsden, PuntaGorda, Fla.
Medical Advisor Dr. Morris Schwartz, Glenham, N.Y.
Architect and EngineerMrRolf Tippenhauer, Port-au-Prince,
Haiti
Attorney Mr Jean Claude N. Leger, Port-au-Prince, HaitiEditor
The EvangelMrs Carol Herget
Mail to Haiti P.O. Box W-90, Port-au-Prince, Haiti.LocalAddress
1 Fontamara, Port-au-Prince, Haiti Telephone; 2-2259
TO OUR FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS
Weappreciate your sending your gifts to us through our
forwarding agents. During December a few letters to Haiti were
lost. We missed hearing from thosefriends but were thankful that
their gifts were safe with the Wheelers. If you donot have an
answer to your letter, please write again.Boxes may be sent to us.
Address them as follows:
JAMES HERGET - CHRISTIANVILLEPORT-AU-PRINCE. HAITI
c/o Christian Pilots Association, Inc.10301 Caribbean Blvd.,
Miami, Fla. 33189
Christian Pilots charges are 25c a pound. Before sending, write
and enquireabout items needed. Also remember that our greatest need
is for buildingfunds. PLEASE MAKE ALL GIFTS PAYABLE TO
CHRISTIANVILLE FOUNDATION unless they are personal or salary gifts
to our missionaries.The Board of Directors for CHRISTIANVILLE holds
a monthly meeting andkeeps careful financial records. We
sendanannual report to ourmailing listandfour-monthly reports to
supporters who request them.
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A year ago we faced the unknown - a new land, a new people and a
new home.Now if you would visit uswe would take you all about and
show you the beautyspots, the history and the bustle. You would
learn as we have, to know the realHaitian behind these lovely
smiles. The unknown Is disappearing and our heartsare deeply
entwined around a people we have learned to love. And at our
homeyouwould feel the warmth of family life and share in the
laughterand tears, thesweat ofwork andthejoy ofrestat day's end.God
has blessed ouryear in everyrespect and we are grateful.Thewalls of
our first building are now complete and ready for the roof. Water
isflowing from our well; our projects have made good strides and
our childrengrow well. Old friends and new have shared our vision
and plunged in to helpwhile our family has made individual
contributions and sacrifices. Already1979 has brought some
exiciting experiencesand holds great promise.The people
wait...opportunity is here.Thank you for the great part you have
had in making this anniversary successful.
OUR NEEDSIn our last issue we mentioned needing a generator and
funds to pay thebalance of ourwater drilling. We rejoice in telling
you that the bill is paid and$5000.00 has been promised for the
generator. Please join us in our thanks andpraise to the
Lord.Plumbing, electrical wiring and a roof are our next big needs.
Sometimes theneeds look insurmountable. But listen with us to what
the Scripture says, Heis able to doexceeding abundantly above all
that we askor think... So, nothingis really insurmountable -
nothing too hard for ourGod...for us orfor you!
Let us have faith and trust Him.
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"Then
shall
the
Kingsay...
No man is an island.
Each of us in turn needs a helping hand, an understanding heart,
comfort toallay our fears. That is why Jesus commanded us to care
about our brother. Hegaveus a parableof a good Samaritan. And
knowing that would not be enoughto open every man's eyes, he broke
through with stronger words, "Depart fromme! if we have not done
these things, feeding the hungry, visiting the sick andthose in
prison.
Must we come to the Master empyhanded?
I was sickand yevisited me.
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No, the modern world's missionaries have made an open door for
you towalk the Master's way.
Christlanviile needs drugs, funds for x-rays, and particularly a
buildingfor more efficient service to those in need.
Above is Shirley making her rounds from village to village in
closeproximity to Christlanviile. She is efficient, kind,
generous.With $2,800.00 in our clinic building fund we are making
plans for thefoundation. And by faith in our loving Heavenly Father
whom we knowcares about these little ones, we will see every need
met.
Dr. Morris Schwartz of Glenham, N.Y., and old friend of the
Hergets whilethey were still in Jamaica has been generously
donating drugs for thepast year. Now he has spent a week with us
checking our future needsand advising Shirley in techniques. It was
easy to ask one so eager to helpand so competant, to be our Medical
Advisor. We welcome him to ourChristianviile Family.In recent weeks
we have been finding a high percentage of tuberculosis.Drugs are
now available that will cure this dreaded disease but there isstill
a need for $4.00 for each x-ray. Our goal for the next 12 months is
tox-ray 250 people. By that time we hopefully will have our
building and ourown x-ray machine.We need your prayers.
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you gave me
meat,
Poverty is no respector of persons.
Nor of nations.
The United States of America knevt/ her time of poverty and
knewit well. Yes, from coast to coast across that great nation
mencried from hunger and little children died.Now the tide has
turned and wealth covers the land, Yet America
has not forgotten. It sympathises with nations who at themoment
are iess fortunate.
Thirstyandyougave me drink..."
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This is why there is a surplus foods program to supplement the
diet of thosewho are lacking basic nutritional needs.At
Christianville we have established a nutritional center where some
350children are now receiving supplements to their diet each week.
It has become afun time for everybody. In the top picture you see
the local policeman whooffers his services in helping to keep the
crowd lined up, and Leona Gorman ofCookson Hills Orphanage who
helps dish out. Leona and her husband Ralphare in Haiti for three
months building a clinic in Port-au-Prince in connectionwith their
orphanage.Our fellowsnip has been rich.Even the boys help. Elleston
and David are loading the bags of food into the vanwhile the other
boys are preparing for their usual work day on the buildings
atChristianville.Our supplemental foods come through the
organisation Care. There is soy beanoil, soy corn and soy wheat
flour, dried milk and bulgur. The people expresstheir gratitude in
work and in a general helpful attitude.
" For inasmuch as ye have done it one of the least of these...ye
have done it unto me." Matthew 25
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GOD'SMl
Our cover pictiproudly claspirwas a gift durimeetings
heldCalifornia, visilvine's Chapei S'Results?
Yes, children sstand for Chris)Him in baptismNow^ there are
gation. Severalthey too can rigOur thrust fo
establish goocacceptance of tce to its comn
church are hor
enlightenmentRosevelt Luxarand interpretorvillage homespossible.
It wawere filled to
flowers were ti
Don and Juliawere visiting fhappy to be a p.Now after a yeawe
are goingpreach and to tIt is a big day f Christianville each week
to!ak bread with the church there,us and we are happy to be
able
j. for family worship,
J. ShaferR. LuxamaJim HergetDon wheeler
Baptism
Children Singing
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WHERE DIDYOU
GET YOUREDUCATION?
Now that raises a long elastic discussion. For some of you it
wasthe one room school house when boys wore knickers and carried
alunch pail and their books strapped with a good ole piece
ofcowhide. For others it was a good foundation in modern
schoolswith ample class-rooms for each grade. Some of you can tell
of life in great universities and others in small colleges. And
still many have made great contributions tolife without a full high
school educationWhy this discussion?It centers around ourinterest
in ourown boys. Each one is a bright promising youngman. Each one
deserves all that we can do toward his education so that at
manhoodhe might be fully equiped. Do you beleive this? We want to
know and would begrateful to you for your interest and comments. At
the moment our greatest educational responsibility concerns Wayne
and Robert.Wayne graduates from high school in June of this yearand
Robert is due to graduatenext year. Their native language is
English. As yet they have not been able to graspenough French to
assure them of a good education after high school here in Haiti.
Wefeel they should have the opportunity of American education.
Friends who havevisited us here in Haiti have come to realize the
potentials of Wayne and Robert andareanxious forthem to go to
college inthe U.S. However, this is an expensive plan. Itis
expensive foryou to send yourchild to college, too. But you have
the joy and satisfaction of seeing those kids get out and make
something of their lives. Robert wantsto play professional football
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aChristian leader in sports. Wayneisa scholar...not really sure
whathe wants but leans to architecture.
Let's give these kids a chance tomake good.Won't you write us
and tell ushow you feel?Want to help?Let's pray together about
theirfuture.
(P.S. They both want a year ofBible College first.)
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BUTTIN'IN
mmA FEW WORDS
HERE'S AN INVITATION MEN!
We now live in an age v/hen men fo variousfields of work can go
to foreigh countries andcontribute to missionary endeavors.
RIGHTNOW in Haiti we need Carpenters, Masons,Electricians. Here is
your chance to spendtwo or three weeks working with
CHRISTIAN-VILLE. Write us and schedule a time for yourcontribution.
We need you.
THANKS SO MUCH
We sincerely appreciate the many services offered to
Christianville.. Don andJulia Wheeler in their recent visit with us
brought many useful supplies for thework and gifts for the family.
Their interest is far reaching.Mrs Betty Hamilton has spent a lot
of time and expense searching for neededpieces of equipment and
supplies in Orlando for the Wheelers to bring.Then there are many
others who have sent boxes including a shipment of Drugsand Medical
Supplies from Englewood Christian Church, Jacksonville,
Florida.Thank you, one and all for helping Christianvilie to live
and produce for theMaster.
AEROCONDORTHE AIRLINE OF COLOMBIA
lATAVisiting HaTti?
Ask for Individual Fun Fare$99 Round Trip, Miami -
Port-au-Prince
Port-au-Prince - Miami
Contact your Travel Agent orcall TOLL FREE
USA 1 - 800 - 327 - 7406
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CHRISTIANVILLEJUNIOR ^
HAITI
PORT-AU-PRINCE HARBOUR
Here is a picture of our city waterfront,Artists line up their
paintings all aroundthe waterfront so they can sell them tothe
tourists. They are very beautiful.Out in the water you can see a
lovelytourist ship. Different ships come inevery day for the
tourists love thebeautiful mountains of Haiti, the warmwinter
climate and blue water. Theyalso enjoy meeting the smiling
Haitianpeople, espectally the lovely littlechildren.
BIRTHDAYS OF OUR FAMILY
fvlany of you have asked for our familybirthdays. Here they are.
Please say aprayer for each of us on our birthday.Thank you very
much .
MUSIC INFUN
At Trinity School, where ouryounger se* of boys attend,music is
very important. In fact, itis really fun, Each of our boys
islearning a different instrument -either a stringed instrument or
ahorn. Practice at home is quitenoisy but the family doesn'tmind.
Here you see Derrick withhis teacher. Miss Elizabeth, andhis bass
violin. The challengebefore the boys is to be able toplay well
enough to go out on thetourist ships and play with theschool
orchestra. They are waiting excitedly for that day tocome. Often
when we pass thewaterfront down town which isvery near the post
office, we seethe tourist ships. They are lovelybig ships out there
on that bluewater and would make any boywant to go out for a visit.
Wehope they will reach their goal,don't you?
BIRTHDAYS OF OUR FAMILYFrankie January 12 Grandma Aprils Wayne
October 30Byron March 9 Derrick Augusts David DecembersTony March
25 Shirley September 30 Mommy December 25Darren April16 Daddy
September20 Robert December31
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SPEAKING OFMUSIC
That reminds me! We had awonderful visit in January byWorry
Osborn who is attendingMilligan College in Tennessee.Morry plans to
be a MedicalMissionary to Haiti someday. Hecame to work for
Christianville fortwo weel
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EKCOVARIETES
MENAGERESANGLE RUES TRAVERSIERE
ET MAGASIN DE L'ETATT61. 2-2151
TALAMAS58 - 60 RUE COURSE
TeL 2-2773
HAITI ZIPPER CO.PORT-AU-PRINCE
HAITI, W. I.
Metallc Zippers Brassand Aluminium Steel Wool
P.O. BOX 13 PHONE : 6-0075TELEX : INDEXPORT 3490222 Cable
address HAZIP
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NEW MAIL ORDER SERVICE DIRECT FROM HAITI.For all your planter
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giftdistribution.
704/5 = 8 8.80 804/5 = 8 8.80 1006/5 = 8 9.25 905/5 = 8
7.451005/5 = $ 8.80 1021/5 = 810.70 1025/5 = 810.70 1055/5 =
813.50
All styles are sets of five. Dimensions ; 6x6 8x8 10x10 12x12
14x14.
Minimun order: Two sets of any styles. Use Bank Draft or Money
Order.
Send Orders and Checks to : John
BatroniChancerellesPort-au-Prince, Haiti W.I.
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THE LANCERthe Best Car of the Year
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Dear Friends,
"She went away singing.She came back bringing
Others to the waterThat was not from the well."
in a problem boisterous, quarrelsome. mTser^ir iiT^'^ittle
hometri h ^ problem to us. But one day she met Jesus inthe little
thatched chapel ^d He changed her life. Now she is all joy and
beauty.
hiinoT-v T " f later a tiny baby girl was found in our cane
field, misquito bitten,thP ^ Gizelle took the little life into her
arms and heart andWH r brought her before the church. She testified
to the joy of thea arist?!n ^ that she might raise this baby to bea
Christian. But Gizelle's work is not finished.now Sunday she
brought her aged father to hear the Gospel and he hashaoDinS
baptized yesterday. What joy.' Gizelle stood beaming with! her
father made his confession with tears pouring down his cheeks.
Oh,praise the Lord with us for such a victorious hour,
PROGRESS
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Let them give glory unto the Lord,and declare his praise in the
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CHRISTIANVILLE FOUNDATION
Directors Mr and Mrs James IHerget, Managing DirectorsMr 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 A. A.
Herget-Bagwandat, HaitiMiss Shirley Peace, Nurse Anesthetist,
Haiti.
Missionaries and Sponsoring Churches:
James Herget, First Christian Church, College Park, Ga.Carol
Herget, First Christian Church, Largo, Fla.Shirley Peace, Englewood
Christian Church,Jacksonville, Fla.Ada Walker, Retired
Volunteer
Address (Jim & Carol Herget)Forwarding Agents: Mr and Mrs
Don Wheeler
P.O. Box 17274Orlando, Fla. 32810
Promotion Mr C.E. Shepard, 630 Knollv\/ood St.,Winston Salem,
N.C. 27103Mr and Mrs Leslie Lumsden, Punta Gorda, Fla.
Medical Advisor Dr. Morris Schwartz, Glenham, N.Y.
Architect and EngineerMr Rolf Tippenhauer, Port-au-Prince,
Haiti
Attorney Mr Jean Claude N. Leger, Port-au-Prince, HaitiEditor
The EvangelMrs Carol Herget
Mail to Haiti P.O. Box 1690, Port-au-Prince, Haiti.Local Address
1 Fontamara, Port-au-Prince, Haiti Telephone: 2-2259
Please note our new P.O. Box No. 1690.
"...FOR LOVE IS OF GOD"
This quarter we bring to you a love story of Haiti's
Christianville. It is far frombeing a total account of the love
expressed by both Haitians and Foreigners forHaiti and
Christianville. There is no way possible to tell of the scores of
helpfuldeeds and words of wisdom given us here in Haiti. Nor is it
possible to tell the lovestory in full of the sacrifices made
financially by Americans, Canadians, Britonsand Jamaicans. But it
is an effort to remind ourselves that the Love of God is realand
when it is real it moves the heart to action. Our prayer is that
the fullfillment ofthis love will mean life and health and hope for
our brothers in this land.
We thank you for standing beside us, encouraging us and
helpingus to accomplish this goal of love - a Medical Clinic, a
Schoolfor children, Supplementary Food Program, and a haven for the
homeless.
We thank you for your prayers and interest.We thank you for
understanding the real meaning of love andChristianville's
need.
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LOVE'S ACRES
From the beginning it was love inaction that opened the door
forChristianville's 25 acres in the
beautiful lowlands of Haiti's tro
pical island. President for Life,John Claude Duvalier, gave
landand assistance for the establish
ment of this project. Love for missionaries.. or social workers?
Oh
no. It was love for his people. Inthis compassion for the needy
ofthis vast beautiful land with its
population of nearly six million,the President welcomes
sincere
people who are willing to work. Weare grateful to him for
opening theway for Christianville and forhelping us. We share his
love forHaiti and daily we grow morezealous and enthusiastic in
our
labors. Yet, our greatest tritbute isto God who is the author of
love. In
His Word He first proved His ownlove for us and then
commanded
us to love one another. It is this
love that we all share in the pursuitof this mission.
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LOVE'S COMPASSION
Little Sharla was berely able to cry. Her tiny bodywas covered
with mosquito bites from a dampnight in our cane tieid. But God had
His Hand onher and had a plan for her life. A farmer on his wayto
work heard the little cry and found this preciouslittle life whom
someone in sheer desperation hadabandoned. It was not long before
Giselle heardthe news and she went quickly to see the littleone.
Compassion took her heart... a new heart, forGizelle had given her
life to Christ a few weeks
earlier. Although the mother of two children already, and in
circumstances no better than others, Gizelle offered to mother the
little lamb. The following Sundayshe brought the baby before the
congregation and asked for prayers that shemight bring her up to be
a healthy lovely Christian.
This is the power of the Gospel... the power of love, for love
is God. (See cover picture of Gizelle and Sharla).
LOVE'S SHARING
CARE, that great organisation that moves surplus foods from the
U.S. to othercountries of the world, is responsible for our food
program. Here you see some ofour precious Senior Citizens waiting
for the day's program to begin. Throughlove and gratitude our
hearts are entwined with theirs we belong to each other
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LOVE'S LABOR
The house that Sam built.
Yes, that is what the little buildingat the side of the hill was
dubbed.
And good reasoning it was. SamStreu, one of those
specialblessings that come to us in life,began doing volunteer work
withour boys on Saturdays a year andmore ago. It was then that
Saturdays became not just a work daybut a fun day too. Sam was
cheerful and hard working and the boys
...a
learned to respond nicely to him. So we decided to build a small
house that wouldbe generally useful until our home was completed
and then would serve as anapartment for a farm superintendent. It
is well built with a bedroom, bathroom andkitchen-living room. Here
you see the building under construction. We are thankful for the
blessing it has been to our progress. And we are thankful for Sam's
contribution. He is at home for the summer in Edmonton, Alberta,
Canada.
The house that Sam built
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LOVE'S GIFTS
Less and Bess Lumsden came toHaiti last year for a visit and
thisyear returned to share GrandmaWaiker's 82nd birthday. But
thiswas only a part of their reason forreturning. During the year
Lessand Bess had spent much of theirtime working for Christianville
ona volunteer basis. They havevisited churches in several statesand
have returned to update their
pictures and get news of progress. There is still another
reason.
Several years agp they had saved some money and had lost it...
their projectfailed. Recently the money was returned to them and
they decided to give the entire amount of $5,361.00 to
Christianville. A letter followed saying. The money wegave you was
the first large sum of money we have ever had to give away and
wemay never have any more. As soon as we found out that we were
getting it. wedecided that we would give it to you. You see, you
are not only our friends; wethink you are most dedicated people we
know. You are truly good stewards of whatthe Lord sends to you and
we think the Lord gave this to us so that we could give itto you.
We marvel at how much you accomplish so we are going to do the best
wecan to promote your work.
Less and Bess asked us to report this news to you because they
believe whatJesus said,
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LOVE'S SERVICE
There is just no way possible to tell the entire story of the
dedication of God's peoplein making Christianvilie possible. Some
friends insist on their giving beinganonymous, quoting the
Scripture, Let not your left hand know what your right handdoeth".
God bless them... for each of us is used by God in His own
wonderful way,Some of our friends pledge regular service and we
want to mention them here.
C. E. Shepard has for the past year travelled among churches as
our Promotional Worker, agreeing to a very smallsalary. However, he
has since the beginning returned thesalary to Christianvilie, and
in addition given personal gifts.God bless you Clarence and Grace
for your dedicated service. We commend them for their love for
Haiti and its
people.
Mrs. Blllie Sloderbeck, of Englewood Christian
Chruch,Jacksonville, Fla. has taken on the title "Missionary
Lady>'for Christianvilie. She has given months of dedicated
service in gathering funds and drugs for our Clinic. Her love
forHaiti was born when she visited in March and saw the need
and the small beginning we had made toward the project.She broke
Ground for the Clinic and returned with great enthusiasm. We are
thankful for her efforts in the Jackson
ville area and now for their outreach into other areas.
SurelyGod will bless this labor of love.
Dr. Morris Schwartz, Medical advisor for Christianvilie,returned
in June for a second work-visit. He is keenly interested in seeing
the Clinic make an outstanding contribution ot the medical needs of
Christianvilie area. Not onlyhas he contributed heavily with drugs
and supplies of allkinds, but he has gained the helpful interest of
the RotaryClub in Haiti. Dr. Schwartz plans a return visit to us in
lateOctober or November from his home and practice inGlenham, New
York. We thank God for his loving service.
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There will be examination rooms, afully equipped dental room, a
pharmacy, treatment room, reception areaand a large waiting room
that canalso be used for teaching programs.
ROLLING ALONG...
Deep, deep intodeep also is thetings and its dristates and
mostour building mus
Yes, Christianvilsinging a song othe Word of Godly love
continue"
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LOVE'S FOUNDATION
he earth go the foundation's for Christianville's medical
clinic. Andove that prompts every gift that comes for its
construction, its fit-js. Drugs are coming from firms, Doctors and
druggists In severalecently a truckload from Jacksonville,Florida.
Now you can see whybe adequate strong and modern - ready for years
of heavy use.
e is rolling along...f brotherly love. Andspeaks, Let
brother-
So the walls go up - a natural stonebuilding to follow the
pattern ofChristianville's construction plan. Bythe time this
reaches you, Teen Missions' husky 35 strong team shouldbe working
toward completing thebuilding this summer.
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PROGRESSis the order of our days.Here Jim receives the
finalGovernment papers for theownership of Christianville's25
acres, from Mr. LabnerLeroy at the Ministry of Finance. It was a
great day a dayof praise for the Lord andthanksgiving.
Our Mission Home is now much nearer completion than this
picturereveals. The roof is more than half finished and plastering
is complete on one side. Plumbing and electrical conduits are all
in and weare hopeful that moving day is not far away... could it be
October?It Is a one floor plan for now with an open courtyard for
plenty ofoutdoor living. {We could use a volunteer carpenter for a
couple ofweeks).
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LOVE'S MINISTRY
Roosevelt Luxama has been Jim's associateminister and
Interpreter at Chrlstlanvllle'schurch. We have received good new/s
recentlythat a buildingteam plans to come In September to build
Roosevelt a little house atChristlanville so that he can be of
greater service. Roosevelt is a quiet, serious anddedicated young
man. He has been vi/orklngwith us for over a year.
OUR VISITORS A BLESSING
What a lovely surprise was in store for us recently!It was the
visit of our Brownstown, Indiana church family. Minister ElvIn and
wifeBetty Gray, who came on a ship to Cap Haitian. It was a great
reunion when thatlovely group came down the gangplank with hugs and
kisses and singing. We had awholeday together visiting, sightseeing
and sharing our mutual love for the Lord andHis work. But there
were other surprises too. Suitcases and boxes and bags of
lovelygifts for our whole family were brought from the church -a
shower of needed things.Oh, our fellowship was rich and the
assurance of Brownstown's care was a great encouragement. We came
home rejoicing.
OTHERS VISITED TOO
In recent months we have had showers of blessings with the
visits of friends. In addition to those who are already mentioned
in this Evangel the following have been inour home.
H.C. Tenbrook from Clearwater, Fla. He and his wife have been
pillars of support forChristianvllle and we thank God for their
generous and loving interest.
Everette Cook, Kendallvllle, ind.,; Cliff Hazzard, Denver,
Colo., Dr. J. Eisenbud,Brooklyn, N, Y.; Pat Pugh, Jacksonville,
Fla. {Sec. for Englewood Christian Chruch),Sammye, Vainosky, Orange
Park, Fla., Dr. and Mrs. Bob Underberg, Ft. Myers, Fla.,Reggie and
Esther Thomas, Joplin, Mo., and Pete and Eileen Ramsey of Mt.
City,Tenn. You might recall that the Ramsey's visited us several
times in Jamaica andworked with us there.
There is always room in our house... come and visit and share
the joysof our ministrywith us. Seeing Haiti is to love Haiti.
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JESUS LOVES ME
This shy pretty little miss is hiding her -'-'-5^^smile. A
moment or two before the cameracaught her she was splashing and
beaming | "with smiles in the stream that flows nearby lher little
thatched home. There are manysmall streams during the rainy season
thatflow throughout the lowlands near Port-au- f'>Prince, for
the water comes down off the *mountains and makes its way to the
sea. 'This means great fun for the boys and girls Jand it just
feels sogood toget wet on these Jscorching hot days. I
In some places the water gathers in quite large pools justdeep
enough to for a littleswim.There you see boys and girls all having
a great wet time together. It is also thebest place to have a good
bath too. And Mothersdon't quarrel about wet clothes for itonly
takes a very little while for the sun to dry them out.
Wouldn't you like to join the fun?As soon as we move to
Christianville we plan to have regular Bible Classes for theboysand
girlsto ted them the sweet storyof Jesus and His love. It is a
story that canbe told over and over all of us know that and we
never get tired hearing it. We wanteach boyand girl to be able to
say Jesus lovesme" and really believeit.
GRADUATION
Wayne's graduation from High School was an exciting time for all
the family. Therewere the usual school functions to attend but
unfortunately Daddy had to go alone. Itall happened while Mom was
in the hospital. But she was not too sick to give instructions for
Daddy &Shirley to make a little party for his school friends.
Wayne isstill only 16 and so plans to remain at home for a year
helping with Mission work. Hewill be doing University
correspondance courses and then plans to go to ChristianCollege
next year.
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SINGING GLORY
It doesn't really matter to eitherHaitians or to Jamaicans or to
Ame
ricans that we speak different languages. All we need to know is
thatwe are singing praises to God. Andsinging to the glory of God
in a worship service is understood by everyone. Here you see
Derrick, Byron andDave singing a special number for themorning
church service at Christian-ville. They enjoy doing their part
forJesus. We still have only a largelovely thatched church building
butsomeday hope to have good strongbuilding that will keep us dry
andcomfortable..
THANK YOU
Check those smart looking tennis-shoes that are rolling out of
that box! Hey, now,you can tell that they are welcomed when you
also check the smiles on our boy'sfaces. There were other surprises
in that box too when those fellows dug a littledeeper... jeens and
socks for all. Their thanks are to Virginia Dugan's Bible Class
inMonroe, Georgia. Don and Virginia Dugan moved to Georgia from
Brownston, tnd.where they first learned to love the children of
Haiti... and our Jamaican boys. Nowthey are great workers for
Christianville.
Our thanks go to all ofyou boys and girlswho with yourteachers
and parents
have helped to makea nice home for our 9
Jamaican boys andalso are helping thechildren of Haiti. God
bless you all.
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those Teen Mission kids are here a03li\yand are hard at work on
our Clinic anfarm bulIdlngs.
They arrived on June 26th at seven p.m.on a rain-drenched city.
The plane wasdue at 10 a.m. making It possible toset up tents
before dark. But arrivalat seven was fatal to such plans. You
can guess what happened.' Yes, all 35 ofthem came home with us.
Cookie had ahuge pot of spagetti ready and the kidsdevoured it not
having had food sincemorning. After prayers they chose various
places around the house to Hedown to sleep. There v/as hardly a
spotof floor to step on when all were settled down for the
night.
By five thirty a.m. two busses came tohelp transport them to
Christianvllleand then the fun really started. Thetents went up,
the kitchen was organized and things were humming. Thereis a long
board outside the makeshiftkitchen with bowls for washing dishesand
a big barrel of water from the newwell. This is an improvement over
lastyear when we had to haul all of ourdrinking water from Port au
Prlncei
By the next morning shovels were flyingblocks were being laid
and the work wastackled with great zeal. What of thesunnier? It
shows great promise of pro
gress for the team Is here for six longweeks. Please pray for
them and for usas we work together for the Lord.
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But hold on there...June was a bigmonth and a lot happened
before the 26th.
Elvin and Betty Gray, ministers for theBrownstown, Ind. church
arranged a teamof three hard working young men includingtheir
summer worker Ron Vance, a seniorat Cincinnati Bible Seminary. With
ourWavne and Robert and our summer workerPat FIsch, a real team was
ready for work.They made a good start on the barn anddid several
other jobs In our buildingprojects.
Vte were really proud of their work;andthankful for the
sacrifice these kidsmade to come to Haiti. Their nine dayswere
truly blessed of the Lord.
We are thankful...
^ for your loving gift again this month,for the special blessing
of the returnof health for Carol, (though a slow pacemust continue
for another two months)
pi for your prayers that have meant much to1?^ all of our
progress in health and work,^ and for the meeting of our needs.
May God bless you all as we continue towork together in
Haiti.
lr> Christian love,
P.S. Please note our new P.O. Box No.in Port au Prince Ho.
1690
Investigate low-rate direct dialing to'Haiti in case of need of
caliing us. Tento eleven p.m. calls always find us home.
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VOL 25
A Christian Quarterlyfrom the Caribbean
"Let them give glory unto the Lord,and declare his praise in the
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CHRISTIANVILLE FOUNDATIONDirectors 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
A.A. Herget-Bagwandat. Haiti
Missionaries and Sponsoring Churches:
James Herget, FirstChristian Church,College Park,Ga.Carol
Herget. First ChristianChurch. Largo, Fla.Ada Walker, Retired
Volunteer
Address CHRISTIANVILLEForwarding Agents: Mrand MrsDonWheeler
P.O. Box 17274Orlando, Fla. 32810
Promotion MrC.E. Shepard, 630 Knollwood St.,Winston Salem. N.C.
27103Mr and Mrs Leslie Lumsden. Punta Gorda, Fla.
Medical Advisor Dr. Morris Schwartz, Glenham, N.Y.Engineer. Mr
RolfTippenhauer, Port-au-Prince, HaitiAttorney Mr Jean Claude N.
Leger. Port-au-Prince. HaitiEditor The EvangelMrs Carol HergetMail
to Haiti p.o.Box 1690, Port-au-Prince, Haiti.Local Address
1Fontamara, Port-au-Prince, Haiti Telephone: 2-2259
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non-denominationa! organisation designed
to instill in teenagers a concern and vision for world missions.
These teenagers also learn the value of work and how it relates to
their own Christianlives. This is our second summer to have the
blessing of a "working team atChristianville.
"The kids are here again! The cry went up in chorus from our
eight boyswhen 35 Teen Mission kids poured into the house at 9 p.m.
after a ten hourplane delay. Our boys were deleriously happy. The
teenagers were tired,hungry and wet from a soaking rain, but
excited. > had a huge "camppot of spagetti ready for them and an
hour later they were sound asleep - onthe floors, on couches, beds,
cushions and car seats.
Refreshed with the morning light and a good breakfast, they were
ready forthe trip to Christianville. After staking out their tents
they outfitted the improvised kitchen with their own stove, pots
and food and by evening the firstcooked meal was served.
Six wonderful weeks later the Team looked on their work, proud
and happyto know that they had contributed to the goal of
Christianville, to bring healthand sustanance to those in need. The
Clinic walls were all up and ready for theroof, the Barn was ready
for its roof. Grow Boxes were cleared and replanted,fence posts
were put in around the barn and house, and the public
drinkingfountain was completed.
There were five leaders and 30 teenagers. Teen Missions requires
that eachof the teenagers contribute $100.00 of their own funds
toward the project. TheTeam provided their own food and
transportation so that Christianville wouldnot be burdened with any
expense while they were on the job.
Following are pictures that will help you see what Teen Missions
has meantto Christianville. Truly this is a matter of Faith... with
works!
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Two weeks of boot camptraining prepared the teamfor "giving
their best to theMaster". The dedication,proficiency and hard
workdisplayed by Americanteenagers was not only amarvel to
onlookers, but ajoy as well. This picturewas taken on their last
dayat Christianville. Therehad been ups and downs,the sick tent had
been
used for various tummy aliments but all in all the Lord had
blessed and theteens werehappy and thankful for their
missionaryventure. You will see woveninto the story the progress of
Christianville.
IWANTTO RETURN
Hal Huffman of Dixon, Illinois, one of the Team expressed his
love for Haitiright from the first. Hal is 18 and graduated from
high school with the honor ofbeing chosen most likely to succeed.
We found out why this choicewas made.Hal was a most dedicated
worker, eager to please and never too tired to do thelast jobof
theday. Shortly afterhe began working Hal told us thathewould
liketo return andgive a year'swork toChristianville. We agreed to
pray about itandtalk with him in two week's time. Hal was
determined and his work proved it.Hal is now in the U.S.A. raising
support and preparing to return. By the timethis reaches you Hal
should be back on the job working with our Wayne andpreparing for
the family move hopefully by December.
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COOKING-EATING
All are a part of life's important roles.Joel and Leader Jamie
are ready toring the dinner bell."Soup's on!" And let me tell you,
theappetites were something else!
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WASHING-SLEEPING
Boys and girls alike washed their clothes in theevenings after
work was done. There was justenough time fora quick trip to the
river to batheand to wash clothes before night prayers andlights
out arSp.m. Rising hourwas4:30 a.m.
After a hard day's work there was no big comfybed to climb into.
Your tent and sleeping bag onthe ground awaited you. Or you joined
a fewwho chose the cement floor of one of the roomsin the new
mission home.
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wthose heavy bl(height of the v\kids were preparnow is for
fuibuilding. Nearlyin equipmentChristianville- piuse shortly.
Yes, with God's wondcare we are on then*
We need your contiprayers-they
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tough work gettingcks up to the 9 footalls but Teen Mission3d for
the job. Our needids to complete theforty thousand dollarss already
stored atay that we can put it to
Our barn is ready for its roof. In the front sectionthere is a
storage room and a room for a farmhand. The back section is for
milking and feeding.Heifer Project Inc. is providing our cows.
AndTeen Missions put up the walls and columns.
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U.S.A.I.D. PROVIDES FUNDS FOR WATER WELL
After finding a baautifui spring on Christianville's land we
found also thatthe people in our area were using it almost
exclusively for their drinking needs.We had it tested and found it
to be seriously poluted. Then we realized thathere was one of the
reasons for so much ill helath in the area.
We completed the project of drilling for good water and then set
a goal for apublic water fountain.
Here you see the teen kids at work... first the foundations and
then thefinished job with our neighbors drawing water. This should
be a great boon tobetter health in our community. There are four
automatic turn off faucets andthe water comes from the large tank
underneath our house farther up the hill.
We are grateful to the United States A.I.D. program for
contributing $3000.00toward the drilling of the well. Their
interest and help in Christianville's goal isdeeply
appreciated.
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John Joseph was seriously ill with tuberculosis when we first
knew him atChristianville. He was a young man and wanted to live.
When we first brought themessage of salvation to John, he responded
eagerly and was the first to complete hisobedience to God in
baptism. Hereyou see himas he came up out of the water beinggreeted
by his friends and well wishers. John was a faithful as he could be
thoseearly months of his new life. But gradually his illness took
its toll. In July John laiddown his sick and pain racked body and
put on a new one that God had promisedhim. He passed from life unto
life everlasting because he believed and obeyed God.This is the
victory of the Gospel!
GIFT FROM MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
Robert and Wayne were excitedabout the Ministry of Agriculture's
gift of a tractorandwagon for Christianville. It is a small machine
but very powerful. They have donea considerable amount of plowing
and are now ready for all planting. The machinehas more than eight
attachments including a water-pump and a planter. We aregrateful
for Government's continual help.
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Everybody works at Christianville!
A full work crew of Haitians are building ourmission fiome.
But our boys help too. Wayne and Frankiestayed on at
Christianville after TeenMissions left. They are laying blocks for
thework shop behind the mission house andare living out there on
the property in the little house that Sam built. In
thedaysDaddycomes and brings the smaller boys since
they are on holidays from school. The boys enjoy pushing the
wheelbarrowwith rocks and sand and they help nicely in every job
they are called to do.Sometimes Daddy gives them "time out" and
they go down to the spring tosearch for fish.
Here you see David building his muscle^). One of these fine days
we all hopeto be livingat Christianville where we can be of greater
help to our neighbors.But in the meantime there is lots of work to
be done. Saturdays are busy forMom. She runs the food distribution
and the little boys help her fill the bowlsand pour the oil into
bottles. Byron calls the numbers so the people come orderly for
their food gifts. Work is hard at Christianville but it is fun too.
And ex-pecially when you know there are sandwiches and cool
lemonade waiting foryou in the little house.
THANK YOU boys ans girls foryour loving letters. We are
veryhappy to hear from you and toknow that you care about usand
about our work in Haiti.Thank you for your prayers andfor your
gifts. We are verythankful that you are ourfriends.
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o/nd 'TUpt {yrv^Boys and girls, this is a very special messageto
us from the Word of God. It means that when
we read and know what God wants us to do. we
must do it. You see in this Evangel how American young people
have come way out here toHaiti to do God's will in helping others.
Godwants you to help others too for we must loveothers just as we
love ourselves. He wants usto obey in all things that He has
commandedus. We are all God's children and whether little
or big. He expects us to obey Him. This is whatwe are teaching
our boys here and also our little Haitian friends.
Our boys made lots of nice friends this summer. Little boys
always like big friendsand so they really enjoyed all the special
attention they got from the Teenagers. Theywere eager to help carry
buckets of water and buckets of cement for the girls Andthey
learned many lovely choruses just listening to the group sing while
they worked.The first week after goodbyes were said Ihe letter
writing began and now they askdaily. "Is there any ami I for
me?"
Did you know that we speak a different language in Haiti then
youspeak? Our boys are learning veryquikly now and can chat away
like little parrots with their friends at Chris-tianville. You
would probably laugh ifyou could hear them for you
wouldn'tunderstand a word they were saying.One Sunday our minister
Roosevelt'as sick and Daddy wanted to
preach. Wayne said, "Dad. I will interpret for you". And he did!
He did verywell and Daddy was proud of thelovely morning worship
hour they hadwith Christianville folks.We are thankful forour boys
who are growing to befine young missionaries.Last Evangel we told
you aboutWayne's graduation but we did nothave a picture to show
you. Here yousee him at the end of the ceremony.
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MISSION PROGRESS - JULY 1979AUG 1 6 1979
It was a sad farewell as the Teen Mission Bus pulled away with
shouts andtears and hankies waving.. It, had been a beautiful six
weeks. The insidewalls of the clinic ar-e all up and the building
is ready for the roof| thebarn is ready for its roof, the public
water fountain is completed and inuse and many smaller joba are
finished# Our sadness soon lifted as wepraised the Lord for
blessing us with such great strides forward.
There were Spiritual blessings t;oo p more baptisma and well
attendedservices. One of the Teen Missions Team, Hal, dedicated a
year of his lifeto Christianville and plans to return to us within
a month. We are trulythankful for this dedicated life.
CHRISTlANVlIii:: MISSION DEi4ANDS GREAT FAITH I
The Lord has laid upon our hearts a huge project at
Christianville andthus far we rejoice in His meeting every
need.
But every now and then a real testing time comes. At the moment
we havejust barely enough money to do the last section of our house
roof. Thelarge center part was poured this past week.
After that we can only move ahead as God provides.
WONT^YOU PLEASE PRAY WITH US IN THIS ONE LAST FINANCIAL PUSH
THAT WILLGET US INTO OUR NEW HOUSE? We will need about
$6000.00.
Do you realize what a great thing has been done thus far? We
will be ableto live in our home with no rent or mortgage payments
to make!
THANK-YOU
We are most grateful for your gift this month. We are grateful
for whatyou have done to bring us this far. Once again the mails
have failed usand we still lack a report from June and we can*t get
receipts to youwithout it. We are waiting now for a copy.
The picture above gives you an idea of our house,courtyard. It
is a U shaped building, one story,in your prayers.
All rooms open onto aPlease keep our needs
The Evangel should be out this week after its delay due to
Carol's illness.She has just passed the crucial three month blood
test and is rejoicingthat it was excellent. Thanks again for your
prayers. God bless you all.
InChristian love for all,
J:m and Carol Herget
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September 1979
Dear Friends in Christ, OG"^A\979
'"Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall answer, thou shalt
cry andHe shall say, here I am...and the Lord shall guide you
continually."
Isaiah 58: 9, 11How beautiful and reassuring are the words of
God!
We called and God answered. Yes, many times this past month,
HURRICANEDAVID PASSED US BY. We live in a strong house and so were
not too concernedabout ourselves, but oh, to look about us and see
what a hurricane would havedone to our people who already have
nothing but bare straw shacks to live in,was truly frightening. How
we prayed! And the warmth and care that youshowed for us during
this time is deeply appreciated. Thank you all.
The Lord led us safely through a serious financial bind in early
Septembertoo and allowed our credit to be honored. We want so much
to relate well inthis country as Christians..Spiritually, morally,
financially...and God hasblessed and cared for us in this.
Sam Streu, our great friend of last year who donated much
volunteer labor hasreturned from Canada to volunteer his labor full
time with us. Sam is a builder and jack of many trades, a fine
Christian and a lover of children. Heplans to remain with us until
the Lord leads him otherwise. Praise the Lord!His blessings never
cease.
MAIL PROBLEMS
Yes, there are problems in the work here - we must expect that.
Most of thetime we can just pray and praise anyhow. But mail
problems involve you too.Julia Wheeler sends a monthly report of
our receipts enclosing the lettersyou send to her. This year five
of the ten reports she has sent have not arrived. We are told that
mails are very unsafe here and letters are stolen withwith the hope
of finding money. We have now received copies of the last threethat
were lost and receipts are enclosed along with our apologies and
lovinggratitude. But alas, the letters can not be answered - they
are a total loss.So, if you have written and not had an answer,
please do write again and wewill hurry off an answer to you. From
now on we are asking Julia to registerher^ejjorts to us with the
hope that this will be safer. The money is always.safeOb^^posited
in the U.S. If you want to get important messages to us, you
too, could use registered mail..directly to us in Haiti.
Once again we want to express our deep gratitude to youfor
standing with us in prayers and gifts. We see goodthings happening
for Christ here and even though ourhouse has taken longer than we
had thought, we shouldbe living there by December. You can imagine
how excited the boys are getting. And they are working hardtoo, to
help. God bless you all!H
Christian Ipye,u
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l^at a busy month this has been! Building has been going ahead
rapidly but it hastaken second place to the activities of our
ministry to the people of Christlanvllle.Kow we love this work!
Church services have been lovely and a vzarm friendly atmosphere
prevails amongour people. They are seeking and learning of the
Saviour and are becoming moreand more steady with their attendance.
Now they are helping one another. Eachweek they share in an
offering to help a needy brother or sister. One time itis help
toward a hospital bill. Another time it is help for the building of
abrother's house. Yes, the Spirit of love and sharing is permeating
our fellowshipand we thank God for this.
There was progress in our medical outreach this month too, as
PoctorSchwartz from Uew York came again to help. Every day for
seven dayswe labored among the sick and needy, under shelters,
under trees, atthe roadside. There were vltimins for the children,
injections forserious illnesses and medicines for many ailments.
Hundreds of peoplecame for help and no one was turned away.
Englewood Church in Jacksonville, Fla.shipped us 4 huge crates
of rich nutriment and we poured it out by the gallonsto hundreds of
children. Oh, whatblessedness, what thanksgiving we
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felt in our own hearts at being ableto help In this way. Our
supply shouldlast another month and then we plan to follow?it with
the powdered milk from CARE. Our weeklydistribution of whole grain
food, oil and flour hasbeen a good help too.
The people know that we understand their needs and are trying to
help and itshows in their acceptance of us. vrhen we stop in the
river to wash our vanthere are many hands to help. Once we did it
alone while they watched. And nowwe find it easier to help them
with Spiritual things. Yes, we are making Inroadsto the core of
their hearts..tlie spot where only love can really help.
Thank you for sharing with us...for feeling your brother's need
and for caring.Wc are so very grateful to you. Without you we could
do nothing. So this is yourwork, your ministry to the needy..,as we
labor together. Remember the words ofJesus:
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Let us continue to reach out!HAVE DONE IT UNTO ME, "
fm-thfuiy^erving.
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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
A.A. Herget-Bagwandat, Haiti
Missionaries and Sponsoring Churches:
James Herget, First Christian Church, College Park, Ga.Carol
Herget. First ChristianChurch. Largo. Fla.Ada Walker, Retired
VolunteerRecruits Denise &Jim Hayes
Address CHRISTIANVILLEForwarding Agents; Mr and Mrs Don
Wheeler
P.O. Box 17274Orlando, Fla. 32860
Promotion MrC.E. Shepard, 630Knollwood St.,Winston Salem, N.C.
27103Mr and Mrs Les Lumsden, P.O. Box 812PuntaGorda. Fla.
Medical Advisor Dr. Morris Schwartz, Glenham, N.Y
Attorney MrJean Claude N. Leger. Port-au-Prince. HaitiEditor The
EvangelMrs Carol Herget
Mail to Haiti P.O. Box 1690. Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
TRAIN UP A CHILD IN THE WAY HE SHOULD G0
It is difficult to say which part of our work in Haiti is the
most rewarding orthe most exciting. This quarter we want to remind
you about the family life ofour nine Jamaican sons which we brought
with us to this island nearly twoyears ago. It truly has been both
exciting and rewarding and.perhaps becausefamily life goes on and
on, even when the day's work is done. When the toolsare put away
and the people go to their homes after church services or afterfood
distribution or medical treatments, family life goes on. There is a
gooddinner and family talk and then a bit of TV before family
prayers and Biblestudy. There is laughter and there are tears fun
and work and all goods things.God has smiled upon us and blessed
the growth of our children with healthybodies and happy minds. We
invite you now to look in our family life and sharea little of our
joy. We feel your love and prayers... like a warm blanket about
us.You have helped to make our family a reality. Thank you... we
are deeplygrateful.
ONCE MORE OUR NEW ADDRESS
Not only did the Wheelers move into their new home and want us
to use aP.O. Box but now the zip code for that area has been
changed. We hope thiswill be our permanent address:
ISTIANVILLE FOUNDATION. INC.P.O. Box 17274
Orlando, Fla. 32860
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THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF CHILDREN
Now, who wouldn't be proud of a family like this! See if you can
pick themout... the mischief guy, the eager beaver, the serious
man, the "flowers forMommy guy, and "Daddy's Go-For. Each one is
there with his definite traitbut all have a touch of all these
things. They are a lovable gang, growing upnicely in the Christian
way of life. From left to right you see Byron, David,Elleston,
Derrick and Darren. David has been watching the carpenters
withgreat zeal lately and to his delight often gets to use the
hammer and level.Darren is learning block-laying from Wayne. We see
Byron following Frankieand the cows while Elleston often begs to
remain home with Grandma on workdays at the property. Derrick is a
patient watchman around the tools andvaluables and is always ready
with a smile to run errands.
But as soon as our move to Christianville is completed, there
will be littletime for anything on week days except school work and
travel. We will be just15 miles from dowtown Port au Prince and a
lovely 15 miles at that. At least 12miles of the road is along the
lovely seaside and green countryside. God hasblessed us with a good
road as well. And He has blessed us with a preciousfamily - our
nine Jamaican sons. We are your missionary family to
Haiti.Followour EVANGEL and know us a bit better as we grow and
work in Haiti.
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1' DEMISE AND JIM HAYESJH RECRUlTSTOCHRiSTIANVILLE
' Our medical work needs leadership and staf-fing. Denise Hayes
spent much of her life in theRodhesian mission field with her
parents. Dr.and Mrs Dennis Pruitt. Now that she has com-
plated her taining in the Nursing field, Denise
with her husband have dedicated themselves to a year of service
with Christian-villeClinic. They plan lo lead in the completion of
our building (Jim Hayes is a carpenter) and the organisation of the
medical work. Shirley Peace has resignedfrom Chnstianville Clinic
and from all medical work. Our prayers and best wishesfollow her.
The Hayes hope to complete their plans to arrive in Haiti by
February.Please rememberthem in prayer.
YOU WILL REMEMBER SAM
Yes, some of you met him personally. Others will remember
reading of his contribution of voluntary services all through 1978
and into 1979. Sam comes fromEdmonton, Alberta, Canada and has
dedicated his life to serving the Lordwherever God calls him. After
being in Haiti for about a year. Sam visited his home
for six months. During this time our invitationto Sam to return
and help us was working onhis heart. He felt that God wanted him to
return
and serve Him again in Haiti. This time he saidhe would devote
his full time with us until the
Lord leads him otherwise. Sam is a great blessing to our work
for not only is Sam a goodbuilder and craftsman but he is a lover
of
children and a fine Christian. His sunny dispo- Tsition is a joy
to all. Our most grateful thanksto Sam for his voluntary Christian
service.
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Our new home is almost finished. We hope to be able to begin
moving by earlyDecember and this means that we should have our
first Christmas there this year.Truly it is a Christmas present for
all of us. There have been long hard months ofwork for our
contractor has allowed us to do whatever we could so as to keepdown
expenses. Now we are painting and Sam is hanging doors.
The house, so nicely built with ample room, will become a home
when ourboisterous family of healthy boys move in. And this is what
we have looked forward to for so long. There will be a nice big
office to house the workshop for allthe projects ahead of us, and
extra room for a staff member, a small family roomfor fun and for
prayers, a comgined dining room-living room, bedrooms and kitchen.
Yes, there is a guest room too, so plan your trip down to visit
Christian-villa.
Our move in December means that all along you have beautifully
responded toour needs for building funds. It also means there will
be a last big bill from thehardware store in December which we are
trusting God for. But when it is finishedwe can rejoice in knowing
there will be no rent or mortgage payments. Praise theLord! Then we
will be able to concentrate on completing our clinic, school
andchapel.
We want you to join with us in thanksgiving to the Lord for His
blessingsthroughout 1979. And won't you join with us too, in a
December prayer of house-warming? A prayer that will include asking
God for wisdom and guidance for thefuture of this work.
May God bless you with a most happy and blessed Christmas and a
beautifulnew year.
YourChristianville missionary family
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FRANK
WAYNE
Dears Friends,I would like to sincerely thak you
for the bountiful support you havegiven us. We do appreciate
very much
your prayers too. They give usthe Spiritual support which is
very much needed in
our day by day lives and work.It says in Matthew 7:7,
Ask and it shall beglven,..This is what we have done-
asked the Lord and He has providedcontinually for us. God has
made us
promises and He has kept themso we greatly praise the Lord
because
He has been good to us. To those who have been hereI would like
to specially thank you for your physical work and good
fellowshipand for those who would like to come I would encourage
you. My sincere thanksto all of you for sharing in our ministry
here.
Yours truly,Wayne
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Dear Friends,How is today's world treating you all? I hope
really good. I really hope too that
you have been trusting in the Lord for your health and needs. He
is and was andalways will be the only provider of all of our needs.
I want to thank you very sincerely for all the help and love you
have shown to our family. There is nothing inreturn that we could
give you that could show you how much we appreciate youexcept our
continual work for the Lord here. We are thankful for your prayers
andsupport which have kept us going throughout these many years.
Friends, Godbless and protect you all. We wish you a very happy
Christmas and a great newyear. Good bye.
Love,
Robert
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A BLESSED CHRISTMASANDA
HAPPY NEW YEAR
FROM
YOUR FAMILY
DEDICATED TO
CHRISTIANVILLE
HAITI
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MEDICAL OUTREACH
DAVID HELPSIN DISTRIBUTION
OF NUTRIMENT.
ON SATURDAYS ALL
FOUR YOUNGEST OF
OUR BOYS DOTHE
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
During October we made a concentrated effort to reach hundreds
of people inthe Christianvllie area with medical assistance. Our
efforts were wonderfullyrewarded. Dr. Morris Schwartz made his
third visit to us this year and broughtsupplies of drugs to
supplement what we already had. . Daily we went togetherdrawing
crowdsin several differant areas. In addition to the medical help
given,we wefe able to offer nutriment to several hundred children
daily for a weel^. Oh,how great it was to pour out that rich
goodness to those precious children! Andafter a big cup of
nutriment came a vitimin tablet. This is a program that we
arefollowing up on a weekly basis now and with a new medical
program geared forDecember. We hope to continue the clinic building
in January. The Lord is notslack concerning His promises... There
should be some really good news aboutthe medical work in our next
Evangel.
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AN
ARMFUL
OF
TWINS
Fellowship on Sunday mornings after worship hour is a precious
time, it is here thatbarriers are broken down and love takes root.
We share joys over tiny things andsorrows over big things. Births
and deaths are both common visitors and we findpeace and comfort in
our own iives in being able to share with others in their need.
TEAMWORK
Even when one remains at home, the team is stiii at work. Paul
and Janie Fontanotwere the Teen Missions leaders last summer. It
was then that he pledged to return fortwo months and do voluntary
work. Janie would have to remain at home with her jobin order to
keep finances going. Paul at the moment is erecting the roof on our
barnand sleeping quarters for our farm-hand. The Lord has certainly
blessed us but ourvolunteers claim that the biggest blessing is
theirs. God bless you always Paul andJanie!
BROWNSTOWNTEAM
A film with pictures of our three volunteers from Brownstown,
Ind., a teamarranged by Elvin and Betty Gray, were unfortunately
destroyed. But the work thatthese fine fellows did will last for a
long future. Armed with pick and shovels they
made their contribution. Marty..^1 I r Carmer and John Lantz
came
with Ron Vance, student at
Cincinnati Bible Seminary.
In November John and Doris
Waddell, ministering in Alta-mont Springs, Fla. visited withus
and shared our work and
challenge at Christianville.They have returned to helpstrengthen
the life-line.
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CHRISTIANVILLEJUNIOR
TWO GOOD FRIENDS...paS'sl
Work and fun go hand in hand like two good "friends. Here you
see Byron feeding thechickens and across the page you see
Davidsweeping the yard. Each fellow has a job to HH^^^EKSKl^
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SPEAKING FRENCH
Each day that passes our boys find it easier tounderstand their
French speaking friends. Athome sometimes our supper hour is a mass
ofconfusion for there are two languages going onat the same time.
It is great fun. At church theysing from their French Hymn Books
and learnScripture. John 3:16 was the first verse theylearned in
French. But they also keep up theirEnglish language lessons as well
and reciteScripture verses in English on the way toschool. Isn't it
wonderful that Jesus can un
derstand all of the children of the world whenthey pray no
matter what language they speak!
And He loves them all too, and right here inHaiti He loves our
beautiful Haitian childrenand our Jamaican children just the same.
Andwe are glad that you love them too. Thank youfor helping us to
help them.
Christmas will soon be here and since the boysenjoy the game
Monopoly so much, we wouldlike to get them a set in French. It
would be funand also would help them to practice theirlanguage.
FRIENDS AT CHRISTIANVILLE
The children at Christianville know that the
time is drawing very near when the family willbe moving close to
them. They will enjoyhaving our boys with them not only at
churchbut at play times too. Robert will want toorganize a Junior
Football team and we hope tobegin Bible classes early in the new
year.Also, plans are underway for the beginning ofour school
building in the new year. Won't it be ^nice to know that many of
these little children ^will be able to have a good school right
near 'their homes? Please pray that our family maybe good
missionaries and be able to really helpour new friends. Helping one
another is God's
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HELPFUL HINTS
MAILING The laws of Haiti do not allow importation of used
clothing. Onlynew items can be sent.
TELEPHONE Long distance messagescan be leftat 2-2205
Port-au-Prince afterour move to Christianville.
FUNDS Continue to send all funds to our Orlando address.Thank
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CHRISTMAS 1979
Dear Friends,
Vfe were washing dishes when Robert said to us, "One thing I
knowis that no matter where I am in life, I always want to come
backhome for Tlianksgiving dinner.'' Kis love for family life as
wellas the family dinner is real. Fot>7 we thank. God for our
Christianteenagers!
Tlie time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is always so
short..,there is so nilich to do and this year seems busier than
ever forwe are hoping to move into our new house by Christmas.
Every dayshows progress. Jim is putting on doorknobs while Wayne
buildsthe engine-room house. He lays blocks like a professional
andkeeps up with general supervision as well while Jim
transportsmaterials. Sam is building and hanging doors and will
soon beginthe kitchen cupboards.
The boys are busy in school and looking forward to their
schoolChristmas party and then a short holiday. December promises
tobe a v/ondorful month, the Lord willing, and we look fon^ard to
itwith joy.
It is a time we all love. Your friendship seems closer-your
careall through the year seems highlighted as Christmas comes and
weare more grateful than ever for you. Our prayer is that God
willbless you with a very happy season as we all remember
togetherEis gift to the world in sending Kis Con.
The Christmas message is evergreen - ever fresh and sweet
andbeautiful and it gives us joy to be able to share this
messagewith our Haitian brothers and sisters.
Thank you for your fellox-jship, your love for us, your love
forthe work of the Lord, your gifts, cards and letters. All are
ajoy to us as we strive to preach and live the Christian
messageboth in our beautiful family and in our outreach.
"Mq thank God upon every remembrance of you."
May His love sustain you in difficulties and fill you with
joy.
faithfu
and Carol Ferget