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There Were Shepherds"And there were in the same country shepherdsabiding in the field, keeping watch over theirflock by night." Luke 2:kONE day the picture roll in our dispensary displayed

the picture, "The Shepherds Worship Jesus." AsI gave out medicine to the sick, I began to wonder why itvvas that shepherds were called to the side of the babyJesus in the manger.

"Are shepherds poor ?" I asked one man who oughtto know.

"Oh, no," he answered. "They have lots of money."So it was not because they were poor that the angels

appeared unto them.The next patient was an old man who comes daily for

liniment for his rheumatism. But on this occasion he hadbeen absent several days.

"WheTeTiave you been ?" TgreetedJiTm. ~"I have been grazing my cows out in the jungle," he

replied.This man was not a shepherd, but a cowherd. In

Hamirpur the cowherds are the poorest of all the people."Why don't you raise sheep ?" I asked on a spur of

inspiration."Oh, we used to when I was a boy," he replied, "but

they took too much workSo those shepherds which knelt by the side of the

baby Jesus were industrious people, not lazy. They werealert to the dangers which threatened their flocks, and theywere courageous to fight for them. They were humble intemperament like the sheep they pastured. They wereintelligent and wise.

As I watched the old cowherd limp away in hisrheumatism and rags, I thought I understood better why"there were shepherds."

Printed and Mailed in India by Palph and LaVon Harter,

AND LAVONHas It Been Ttoo Years ?

"PHE calendar tells me that I have been in India moreI than two years and yet it seems like yesterday

arrived. Then come to think about it, when we think ofall that has been accomplished and not once having timeto get home sick, it seems like nothing less than fiveyears

Yes, now India seems like home. Beginning to understand the people and their line of thinking is not easy forit is much different than the Western mind. Gettingaccustomed to their extreme different way of living in themud houses, the animals living in the same room with themand just not knowing the rules of cleanliness.

You are not able to try to think as they do at first.But time I time 1time 1living with them, eating with themand trying to become one of them by putting yourself intotheir condition. Then you begin to get an inside pictureof what is their life. What do they think ? Knowingthis how can I best approach them to teach them ofChrist ?

Since I came to India there have been nineteenadditions by baptism and three by letter from Hamirpur.And the future looks bright in the harvesting of souls hereif we but work while it is day.

There used to be a time before I entered full timeservice I wondered what to do with my time I had so muchof. Now I wonder where the time has gone and whythere is not more. It must be because my desire now isto be about my Father's business.

Ihurch of Christ. Hamirpur, U. P., iLdia, Christmas, 1951.% *

^ ^rue T^oem

When its Christmas Eve in the U. S. A.And the carols are being sung,

Bemember that in India,Christmas Day has well begun.

The sun is shining brightlyThe gifts you sent are here.

The children, dressing sprightly,Bememberfrom last year.

There's Shantiel, Queenie^ Anms,There's Paul and Bdji too.

Thanks to your kind assistance.That made this poem true.

Balph and LaVon.

IfNot Delivered, Forward to,LOUISE B. HARTER,

Box 144,Clinton, Ohio U.S.A.

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NEWS FROM HAMTHPURmailed by Mrs. Louise HarterBox 144 Clinton, OhioNotify of Change of Address onForm 3547.Postage Guaranteed.

Sec. 34.66 P. L. 8t R.Permit No. 5

FROM HAMIRPURMews of the missioitary labors of Ralph and LaVon Harter

SUMMER 196!

We Build For Christ!by LaVon E. Harter

SOLOMON said, "Ipurpose to builda house for the name of Jehovah

my God." and he built a structure sosplendid that, even though destroyedcenturies before the birth of Christ,the name of it continues to glorify thename of our God.

Here in Hamirpur, we have purposed to build buildings for Christwhich will glorify Him not only because of their clean appearance butfor their efficiency as centers forHis work.

There has been almost constantrepair work going on here since myarrival the day after we were married, December 15th, 1949. We aresorry for the fact that it has takentime we would rather have spent inother phases of the Lord'swork, andit has hindered me in my languagestudy. However, we do rejoice thatnow these grounds and buildingsspeak for Christ and His Churcn.From grounds which no one admiredhas grown that which everyone admires. Not that it is a palace, orthat it is finished, but it is now alivable place.

In Isaiah 9. 10 we read that theEphraimites and Samaritans in theirpride and stoutness of heart bragged'the bricks are fallen, but.we willbuild with hewn stones; the sycamores are cut down, but we will putcedars in their places." We donotshare their attitude, but we havesaid, "the mud and bricks are fallen,but we will build with cement andbricks. The yard is a dump, but wewill plant flowers and more trees."

Thanks to you folks who have helpedwith your prayers and your money,the following things have been madepossible:

(1) The floors of three rooms and the front verandawere 18 inches below thetest of the bouse, makingit very difficult to go from room to room. Now allfloors and verandas arc on one level.(2) A small kitchen, about 8 feet square, has beenbuilt, with screening on one of it's four sides forcoolness.

(3) A semi-modern bathroom has been built.(4) The most condemned room of the old bungalowhas been made intoa clean and light office with alarge skylight.(5) A shed back of the mission house, which had norooforfloor, isnowa nice living place for our teacher.(6) Two of the native houses have undergone acom-plete overhauling with new floors and roofs. Wallshave been uped and plastered with cement.(7) Things in general have been whitewash.d.

(see WE BUILD FOR CHRIST on page three)

CHRISTIAN MISSION, HAMIRPUR, U.P.INDIA NEWS LETTER NO. 5

People We Knewby Ralph Harter

BURIAL OF GRANDMA RAMADHAR, JANUARY 1. 1951

IN previous issues we have talkedabout people we know, but in this

issue we snail tell about two whohave passed on from this world sinceour last issue was written.

One day LaVon noticed that four-teen-year-old Stanley Ramadhar'seyes were red from weeping. Whenshe asked him what was the matterhe wrote on a piece of paper in Hindi,"I am sad because I have been remembering my grandmother."

Stanley's grandmother had died ofold age on January 1, 1951, just twoor three hours after the bells usheredin the new year. EarlyonNew Year'smorning we were informed that thiselderly sister in Christ had passedon. LaVon and the other womenwashed and clothed the body, whilethe men dug the grave and built thebox. As is the practice here in India,the funeral was held that afternoonwith each person attending helpingto fill the grave after interment.

She is survived by her ailing husband, two Christian sons, oneMohammedan daughter, andnumer -ous grandchildren.

Bent with age she often cameSlowly, leaning on her .itaff.Blinded and weary and weak and lame,But cheery enough to smile and laugh.

We called her grandma.

She asked for medicine for her cough,And matches for the fire.For clothes and tins and other stuffOf which she did not tire.

We called her grandma.

Whenever we gave her one rupeeWith which she bought her food.She claimed it as her blessing fee.Because she prayed for good.

We called her grandma.

Ralph Harter

On Monday, January 29th, everyone in the best of health, LaVon andI left Hamirpur for a week's camp -ing without a thought that next daywe would be summoned back to afuneral. Tuesday afternoon one ofthe young men cycled out to tell usthat Stephon Nath was dead in Hamirpura tragic ending to a tragiclife story.

Stephon had been a bashful child,but was the first of his age group toask to be baptised. He did not do wellin school, however, and about thetime we arrived in India things werebeginning to take a turn for the worse.Mr. and Mrs. Roland with the greatest of love and unde rstanding tried torestore him, but he deceived them inmany ways. Many are of the opinionthat his mind wasn't quite rignt dueto a fall in childhood and thathewasreally not responsible for what he did.After deliberately leaving the Rolandsagainst theirwishes, he drifted fromplace to place and from job to job,not sticking to anything more than amonth or two at a time. Soon afterhis lather's death, when his motherwas in midwifery training, he brokeinto the family residence and stolesome gifts which were being savedfor the brothers and sisters forChristmas.

(see STEPHON NATH on page ihicc)

NEWS FROM HAMIRPUR

Published in the United States for CbrisiianMissionHamirpur, U. P. India, Ralph and LaVon Hartei. byMission Youth, Willemie, Minnesota.

Mailing address ofRALPH AND LAVON BARTER

i sCHRISTIAN MISSION

HAMIRPUR, U. P. INDIA

WHERE TO SEND CONTRIBUTIONSBanking and forwarding of funds is taken care ofby

Ralph's mother. Mrs. LouiseHarter, Box 144, Clintcni,Ohio. All gifts promptly acknowledged.

Packagesweighing up to 22 pounds may be sent.Please mark them "unsolicited gift - no commercialvalue." Or write Box 144, Clinton, Ohio for lists andpacking instructions.

THE CHURCHMARCHES ON!

WHAT greater news is there toreport than that another soul

has been born into the Kingdom ofGod and that Satan has suffered another defeat.

On February 4th, Mr. James, ourchildren's teacher, baptised Noel, alad of about 13 years of age. Since hehad no home, Mr. James has takenhim to support. They plan to liveat Bilaspur.

In our News Letter of March, 1950a membership of 16 was reported.We rejoice that the membership isnow 2o, not counting four who areno longer in Hamirpur, and."Grandma" who has passed away.

SOMECHRISTIANS RETURNING FROMA BAPTISMALSERVICE AT THE RIVER WHERE ALL ARE BURIEDWITH THEIR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST

Attendance for the past six weekshas averaged 25 for church, and 48for Bible School. Since the first ofthe year the evening services havebeen devoted to the subject of stew-ardship, with only Christiansattending. As a result of this thegiving has increased greatly. Theyhave taken the responsibility of caring for the aged in the Faith. At thebusiness meeting they voted to give"Grandpa" Rs l5/a month. Also acertain amount is being sent to anevangelist in another field to helppay his salary. An offering was sentto the Bible Society, and $20 has been

THE TENT PURCHASED WITH PROCEEDS FROM TAX STAMPS COLLECTEDBY JUNIORC. E., CLINTON. OHIO, MRS. MILDRED FOGLE, LEADER

They Gladly Heardby Ralph Harter

THIS WINTER ithas been my privilege to be engaged in camping-

evangelistic tours in Hamirpur andKanpur Districts. In every place thepeople heard the word of God gladly,giving us much rejoicing in the Lord.

This article could be titled, asLaVon suggested, "The Tents Speak."Our evangelistic tours this winterhave been made possible through thepurchase of three tents, funds forwhich were sent by Mr. J. D. Hunt,by Adult C.E. Society of Sixth Ave.Church of Christ, Huntington, W.Va.and the Junior C.E. Society of Clinton, Ohio. These tents include a large14'xl4', which could sleep a dozenmen, but crowdedly. The second willsleep two, while the third is a bathtent. This does not complete ourneeds for tents, but it has made thisyear's trips possible.

Another title could be "Standard'sFilmstrips Speak." Some filmstripshad been purchased, and others sentfree by the kindness of the StandardPublishing Company. Eachnight oneor two of the filmstrips is shown tolarge audiences, numbering up to 250Hindus and Mohammedans. Thesepictures are explained in the Hindilanguage.

Or we could title it, "Our BibleCollege Students Speak." During ourtours before Christmas we had withus our two Bible college students whoare studying at the India Bible College in Kulpahar, namely HarryLewis and Cyril Loyal. After Christmas we were with six of the studentsfrom the Ragaul Bible College, threeof whom are supported by friends inthe States, through us. All of theseyoung men did excellently, and forsome it was their first preachingexperience. We received much spir

set aside for a pulpit stand. Sincethe first of the year a building fundhas been started. The congregationplanned a week of camping in a village where there is no Christianmission work. Men, women, andchildren went, thus fulfilling thegreat commission"Co Ye."

itual help from our fellowship withthem.

The outstanding highlight of thetours was that they heard us gladly,and not only gladly, but enthusiastically. Some lingered with us forhours in study and in prayer.

One of these was a young man ofabout 25 named Sadhu Singh, Sadhuonce worked in a mill in Kanpur, butwhen his father died he returned tohis home to work his land and to provide for his mother and youngerbrother. He made his appearance onthe second night of our stay inBharwa. I will always remember hisfirst question, "Was Jesus born inEngland, America, or where ?" Aftertalking with him that nightand showing the pictures, he came back thenext afternoon and it was then thatbe began to understand that he couldreceive remission of his sins throughthe blood of Christ.

From that time he did not cease tovisit us at every opportunity, attending every meeting, and bringing hisfriends to see and bear. The lastnight of our stay there I asked him,"What do you understand to be theconnection between the blood ofChrist and baptism?" He answeredthat in the burial of baptism we areunited with Him in His death and soobtain His redeeming blood. Sincewe were sitting on me shore of areservoir, I said, "Here is water,whatdoth hinder you to be baptised?"He replied that he would have to waitfour years until his younger brothercould take over the responsibility o fsupporting the mother.

We explained that he might die inthe next four years, or that Christmight come in His Second Coming,and reminded him of the souls hemight bring to Christ in that time .But he did not ask to be baptised atthat time. We pray that he will nottarry long.

Sister Lewis of whom we wrote in"People We Know" in our summerissue, 1950, has now been appointeda Bible School teacher and is doingvery well.

Yes, the Church marches on. Withits ups and downs, but singingpraises unto God.

RAJI RUMAR NATH is my name.Until about two weeks before

Christmas, I was living in a hospital. No, I wasn't sick, that wasjust my home. My father died beforeI was a year old, and my motherdidn't want to raise me. Then MissEdna Hunt placed me in the hospitalfor care. When I was one year old, Iweighed only eight pounds and no onethought I would live.

Time passed and I began to grow.I don't know why, but my motherwanted nothing to do with me, or withany of my three brothers andsisters. Three of them we re taken tothe children's home at Kulpahar.

Then just before Christmas when Iwas two years and three months oldI was adopted as a mission child, andmy new mamma came and took meout of the hospital. Since then I havebeen living in the mission bungalowat Hamirpur.

This is far different from howIndian childrenare raised. Some whosee me now are surprised becausethey didn't think I would live. I willbe three September 23rd. I am learning every day how to walk better anddo other things.

Mother and Daddy Harter tell methat as soon as the orphanage is

WE BUILD FOR CHRIST(began on page one)

(8) A court for badminton and volley ball has been.built.

(9) Two outside toilets have been constructed of bricktaped with cement.(10) General cleanup and leveling of the grounds,unearthing of bricks, removal of mounds.(11) A wall was built for confining animals.(12) Four new doon have been bought forihemissionhouse, and three gates have been replaced.(13) Doorsand windowshave beenscreened as protection from flies and mosquitos, and the diseases theybring.(14) A number of cupboards, closetsandshelveshavebeen buUt in the bungalow. Before there were none.(15) Repain have been made on the welt, with stepsleading to it from within ^e compound. Previomlywe bad to go outside the compound to reach it.(16) Windows have been replaced.(17) A portion of the veranda has been screened foruse as a dispeiuary to take care of the many sick whocome to us for medicine.

In accomplishing these things some 20,000 bricksand 150 bags of cement have been used.

(began on page one)

DONKEYS CARRYING BRICKS INTO OUR YARDFOR REPAIR WORK. RALPH IN PLAID SHIRT

This is YOUR work. It was likefinding a church in America whosedoors had been closed for years. Forsome time the old bungalow hadgroaned for a missionary to comelive in her, but there was no missionary to work the field. We have

A New Homeand

A New Nameby LaVon E. Harter

RAJI, botn September 23, 1948adopted by the Harters

rejoiced that Christ has seen fit touse us in the work here. We havenot built for comfort but consideredonly the necessities. We have noelectricity, no automobile or truck,no refrigerator, and no animals tohelp lighten the work. The water isall pulled by hand and it is sixtyfeet or more from well-top to water .So you see thatthere are manythingswhich could be used to advance thework here, but we have thought itbest first to restore these buildings.

A year and a half ago a visitingmissionary lookedatthe ceiling overthe living room and exclaimed, "Iam even afraid to walk under this."The ceiling is still there, droppinga bit of dirt now and then to make ussay with Little Chicken, "Theskyisfalling ! The sky is falling !" The woodin the roof of the veranda has rottedand some of ithas already collapsed.

The interior of the well is fallingin, making the water hardly fit to use.

There have been plans to build atwo-family native house, but workwas stopped temporarily because aHindu neighbor has started legalaction to claim that portion of landas his.

Since last July we have not beenmembers of the Christian Missionto India to whom the property inHamirpur belongs. Since then, thequestion has come again and again,' For whom are you building in Hamirpurfor yourselves or for theChristian Mission to India." Theanswer is neither. We havebuiltforChrist, keeping another question in

.1"our minds:us do?'

'What would Christ have

The trustees of the ChristianMis-sion to India will soon meet in theU.S. and will decide whatour futurerelationship to the mission propertyin Hamirpur will be. In the meantime, we continue to build for thefuture of Christ in Hamirpur with thefull assurance that "All things worktogether for good for those who lovethe Lord and work according to HiJpurpose."

ready I must move to it for my ownbenefit, if I'm to become a workeramong my own people. However, thestay in their home while young isgiving me the advantage of having agood start in life, for which I amthankful. I will even be going to the"hills" with them this summer because the orphanage is not yet underway. Mamma already tells me how Iwill be missed when I move to theorphanage. But it will be on the samegrounds so I will be close.

Every day we say, "Jesus lovesme," "God is love," "Jesus is mine,""I am His." And then we try to sing.She can't understand me very well.It is not English; it is not Hindi, orUrdu; but a little of all, plus thatlanguage only all of us babies knowat this age.

East year, Mr. and Mrs. GeorgeWilson, some American friends, promised to support little Sara. But shesoon had to leave the mission becauseher grandparents decided to raiseher, and we are glad she is beingcared for by Christian grandparents.Now the Wilsons have promised tosupport me. 1 have no grandparents.However, I love Jesus, and I know"Jesus Loves Me."

STEPHON NATH(see PEOPLEWE KNEW on page one)

In October of 1950, as we all expected would happen sooner or later,he was arrested for vagrancy. Wewere present when he was brought tothe Hamirpur jail for booking, andwe pleaded with him there that heshould learn his lesson. We latervisited him in jail, and took his mother to see'him. Within a couple ofweeks his mother and one of theevangelists signed his bond and hewas released. His mother took custody of him, and his behavior fromthat time was good. When his motherwent to take up her work he wentalong with her.

Not until things "which are done insecret be shouted upon the housetops"are we likely to know why Stephonwas coming back to Hamirpur atthetime of his death. His mother senthim with just enough money to reachhere; but he did not get here alive.

He arrived at the Hamirpur RoadRailway station on Monday night toosick to make arrangements to get intothe city. It was necessary, therefore,for him to spend the nightthere. Thenext morning he was much worse,but, by the kindness of the StationMaster, he was put on a carriagewhich was to bring him here to ourbungalow. While the carriagebumped slowly along the road hepassed from this life, lonely, without a friend to hold his hand.

Four ofusmen came infromcamp.This time it was my turn to preparethe body for burial. His older brotherwas able to reach here in time forthe funeral. Since his mother livedso far away no one expected her tocome. We were, therefore, sorrilysurprised to see her arrive about anhour after the interment.

Stephon Nath, incidentally, was anolder brother to the two-year-old boy,Raji, whom we have recently adopted,and about whom you will read underthe title, "A New Home and A NewName."

THANK YOU !

MKSI each and every one who has givenof his means, so that we may have

the blessed privilege of serving God in India.

THANK^I friends and contributors whoare becoming interested in the work

here In Hamirpur for Christ and His Church.T-vj. to the Church of Christ, Buchanan,

^KS! Mich, for special gift of $249.28,lately received, wbichccrtainlycanbeusedformanythings to advance for Christ and His Church.

liCS- to iheChurch of Christ, Millersburg,Ohiofor their increase of $10 a month:

now pledging $35 a month.to the Christian ChurchatWillisburg,

t Ky. whosend a generous offering eachmonth. Also the Christian Church at Bladensburg,Ohio for fine monthly gift.pjj. to congregations who have sent over

'^tVKSand above their pledge, such asChurchof Christ, Buchanan, Mich.; Men Church of Christ,St. l.otiisville, Ohio: Church of Christ, Three Oaks,Mich.: Christian Church, Mi. Eden, Ky.: HarterMissionary Society, AthcnsChapcl, Pineiown, N.C.;Loyal "Women's class, Sixth Avenue Church of Christ,Huntington, W. Va.

.t To relatives and friends who sent cash(as personal gift) which was put into

rugs for the house.

WL- ARL THANKl-UL FOR BOXES RECEIVED FROM;

Young People's Class, Osgood, Ind.Women's Council, Monroe St. Church of Christ

Toldeo, Ohio.Women's Council. Church of Christ,

Ml. Eden, Ky.Christian CJiurch, Toluca, III.Mi. CarmelChristiaiiChurch, Hlemingsburg, Ky.Churches of Christ at Millersburg, Orrvillc,

and Clinton, Ohio.Bonnie Acres group. Church of Christ,

Berkley. Mich.Mrs. P. I". Hawkins, Central Church of

Christ, Streator, III.Rocky Fork Church of Christ, Hanover, Ohio.Dorothea and Marcclla Snider, Mt. Vernon, Ohio.Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Spencer, Niles, Mich.Mr. and Mrs. Paul Heicrmann, South Bend, Ind.Mr. and Mrs. Geo. trkelbarger, Bcrrieii

Springs. Mich.Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson, Rochester, N.Y.iiagley and Harter families.This list is not perfect, nor complete, and some

boxes arc still on the way, but we do thank eachonegiving. If there are any corrections, please adviseMrs. Louise Harter. Box 144, Clinton, Ohio.

to those who write and say they arcremembering us in thcirprayers. Have

you written? Wc would like to hear from you. Justaddress us at Hamirpur, U. P. India.

Just to show How Happy a Little Girl is withA Doll sent from the States for Christmas

SEMI-ANNUAL STATEMENTFinancial Report for July 1 - December 31, 1950

Mrs. Louise B. Harter, Forwarding Secretary

ContributorsCalif. Bell Garden, Church of Christ $25.00

Gridley, Mr and Mrs Don F Peel (2) 25.00Uklah, Elbert Holland 5,00

Ga. College Park Christian Church.Gleaner's Class 5.00

111. Lincoln, John F Miller 10.00Astoria. Miss See, Christian Church 10.00Walshville, Christian Church 15.40

Ind. Elwood, Mr and Mrs Chas E Mills 43.40*Elwood, Harmony Christian Church

of Leisure 5.55Georgetown, Miss See, Church

of Christ 20.00Harland, Church of Christ, by Mrs

Henry Weicker, Woodburn 5.00Indianapolis, Frank Reas (6) 75.00*Marion, Miss Alyce Forst (4) 140.00*Marion, aunt of Alyce Forst 5.00Michigan City. Mrs E A Mayer,

Frankic and Barbara Simmons (2) 60.00*New Palestine, Mr and Mrs Roy L

McCullough (5) 25.00*Owensville. Mr and Mrs Claude

Allison 10.00Oxford, Mr and Mrs Edgar Glaspie 10.00Oxford. Mr and Mrs Geo Sturgeon 2.00Oxford, Church of Christ,

by Miss Myrtle Hibbs 10.00Portland. Busy Beavers' Class,

Church of Christ 20.00Portland. Church of Christ, Chil

dren's Summer Christmas Tree 12.00Poscyville, Miss Soc, Old Union

Church I 4.50*South Bend, Mrs Earl Stahl (2) 12.00South Bend, River Park Church of

Christ ' 46.25Iowa Hampton, Missionary, Church

of Christ 10.00Ky. Carlisle, Christian Church, de

signated offerings 11.50Carlisle. East Union Church (2) 35.00*Corinth, Alton Station, Chris

tian Church 19.26Covington, Latonia Christian Church 60.00*Jamestown, Ladies Aid, Chris

tian Church 5.00Lawrcnccbutg, Glcnsboro Chris

tian Church 100.00*Lexington, First Christian Church 26.00Moorcficld, Mt. Zion Church

of Christ (2) 29.78*Mt. Eden, Christian Church (2) 41.81*Mt. Eden. Christian Church,

Daily Vacation Bible School 8.95Willisburg. Christian Church (4) 142.00

Mich, Bangor, Christian Church, Primary Department 5.00

Berkley. Church of Christ, BonnieAcres Miss Group (2) 30.00*

Big Rapids. Hatfield Churchof Christ 10.00

Bloomingdale, Mr and Mrs ClydeMiller and John Miller 10.10

Bloamingdale, Mrs Lora Healy 1.00Buchanan, Mrs Grace Shipley 20.00*Buchanan, Church of Christ,

Junior Girls 10.00Galien, Mr and Mrs Lyle Woollet (3) 40.00

7.5020.0010.00

200.00*38.00*

Mo.

N.Y.

N.C.

Grant. Ashland Center Bible SchoolEagley Family ReunionMidland, Mr and Mrs Edward RondaNiles, Church of Christ (2)Three Oaks, Church of Christ (6)Waldron, Church of Christ, Bible

School Miss FundJoplin. Miss Thclma Colestock

and mother (3)East Rochester, Mt and Mrs George

W WilsonNew York City, Adeline W OwenPinetown, Athens ChapelChurch

of Christ

23.00

13.00

100.0079.23

Pinetown, Athens Chapei, HarterMiss Soc (2)

Pinciovm, M s J L Hanis and familyRoanoke Rapids, First Christian

Church, Circle TwoOhio Bladeiuburg, Church of Christ

Centerburg, First Milford Churchof Christ

Cincinnati, Postage given byJ Baxendale and J Bishop

Cincinnati, Montgomery RoadChurch of Christ

Clinton, Mrs Mildred Fogle (12)Clinton, Church of ChristClinton, Church of Christ, Jun

ior C. E.Columbus, Sadie BrownMlamitown, Church of ChristMacedonia, Church of Christ,

C. E. Soc (5)Millenburg, Church of Christ (7)Mt. Vernon, Misses Dotethea and

Marcella Snider (6)Newark. Mn Martha WrightNorwalk, Church of Christ, Home-

makers Class (6)Norwalk, Postage from Mrs. Geo

T WilliamsOrrville, Church of Christ (3)

' Rocky Fork, Church of Christ,Ladies Aid

St. Louisville, Eden Churchof Christ

Utica, Bell Cljurch of ChristV^bIhoning. Dennis Church of Christ

Sunday SchoolWooster, Mr and Mrs Hany Latham(2)30.00Dewey, Christian Church Wo

men's CouncilMeadville, First Christian Church

Tenn. Johnson City, Central Churchof Christ (2)

Va. Axton, J D HuntSalcm, West Main St Church

of ChristW.Va. Huntington, Sixth Ave Church of

Christ CrusadersHuntington, Sixth Ave Church of

Christ Loyal Women's Class andfriends (5)

Huntington, Mrs Edyth MyenIndia Madras, Mr and Mn Anhur Morris

Refund in India of duty paid onsupplies taken by LaVon

Okla.

Pa.

* Received on Pledges

55.00*20.00

40.00*30.00

50.00

2.00

20.0080.00*

100.00*

30.002.00

25.00

26.30*210.00*

62.50*5.00

62.50*

1.00750.00*

50.00

105.00"60.00*

25.00

10.0020.00

13.3150.00

60.00

23.00

61.00*1.00

21.16

71.35

$3871.85

RECEIPTS

On hand in IndiaReceived from ContributorsBibles and Tracts sold

TOTAL

DISBURSEMENTS

Livinglink for Ralph and LaVonMedicine for dispensaryTaxesRelief workChristmas ExpenseTransportationLanguage SchoolSalaries and Bible StudentsOrphange and Child careLabor and supplies for repairsGeneral Expense and PostageSupplies sent to IndiaFreight, express and postage in U.S.Two issues News Lener and PostageGames and Equipment

TOTAL

$50.633871.85

32.59

$3955.07

25.00* BALANCEJanuary 1. 1951

$1000.0029.441.899.10

16.7077.46

118.18784.0926.79

833.19246.82166.40

74.60227.75

43.00

$3656.41

$299.66

News From HamirpurNews of the missionary labors of Ralph and LaVon Harter

With good will doing service, as unto the Lord, and not unto men. Eph. 6:7

FALL 1951 CHRISTIAN MISSION, HAMIRPUR, U. P. INDIA NEWS LETTER NO. 6

PEOPLE WE KNOWA LETTER FROM GOVIND NEGI

Govind Negi was born and raised inthe Himalayan mountains of India. Hewas a Hindu, as well as the other members of his family, but during his youthattended services of the Methodistcluurch. Later having obtained a goodeducation, he was able to fulfil the highqualifications and became a languageteacher in the Landaur Language School.Having become acquainted with him during the summer of 1950, we were ableto get him to come to Hamirpur as ourlanguage teacher for the fall and winterof 1950-51. On November 5, 1950 he wasbaptized into Christ. Since that time asa true Christian he has been workingto win others to Christ. He returned tothe Language School at Mussoorie forthe summer, but has accepted our invitation to return to Hamirpur to helpagain this winter. In the meantime hehas written us the following letter,which I shall copy, mistakes and all.

L. Language SchoolMussoorieJlTly 23, 1951

Dear Brother Ralph:-Greetlngs in His precious name. It is

indeed sad to say that you didn't drop

Shantile RamadarHarter

Shantile, age 11, is the oldest of thefive children adopted by the Hartersfor the Mission. He is supported by awomen's missionary group of AthensChapel, North Carolina.

any letter for me while you promised.(Since attended to-Ralph). I am veryanxious to know the all ins and outsfrom you. I am pretty sure you willbother to write me as soon as it is possible.

I want to bring in your notice something about myself. As you know Iwasn'tthe member of any denomination but Iused to attend the services etc, neitherI was baptised so far. So many peopleeven my father did not believe that myfaith is in Christianity, they were thinking that the reason not believing inHinduism is only my college educationthat is modernist. Therefore they didn'tpay more attention towards me but wheni was baptised at Hamirpur and came toMussoorie and gave my testimonies theyare frightened and making plans to takeme back in Hinduism or to give metrouble. Now-a-days it is a little bitdifficult for me to go down to MussoorieA group of my relatives who are Hindushave come to Mussoorie to do somethingconcerning me. I wrote them a letter tosee me in Kellog Church on Sunday because I gave my testimony on 22nd butthey didn't come. I am will give mytestimony in Kulari Church on the nextSunday and invite them again. Please doremember me in your prayers.

As you know the school will be closedon 24th of Aug. I'll be here till Sept.4th or 5th and then I'll go to my homewith the message of my L. Saviour LordJesus Christ. Please pray for the following:

1. For my folks and other Hindus thatI might explain them all the facts ofBible, (a) that I might make them understand about the Saviour, (b) Thatthey might feel their mistake in theirblind faith.

2. That I might be an example amongthem (a) that they might learn muchby mv faith, character, life and career.(B) That I might overcome all the sinsand evils.

3. For my grading exams.4. That I might win my enemies and

with love.

Will you please send me a few copiesof "Jiwita Pani" (our Hindi paper)I'll be expecting.

Convey my salaams to all members ofthe Church and let meknow all the detailsabout Aunty and Dorcas, Ramadar andGokal. Please give necessary instructionsto Sansar Chand your new cook tell himall about the atmosphere around.

Now nothing is fresh to pen exceptmy best wishes. May God help you inevery work at every aspect of life.

Ever yours in Master's service,Govind S. Negi

Subdued"And when all things shall be sub

dued unto Him, then shall the Son alsohimself be subject imto him that putall things under him, that God be all inall." 1 Corinthians 15:28.

Before God can launch us out into thebreadth and height of His service, andentrust to us the great privilege ofserving in a certain field for Himself,we must be perfectly subdued in everypart of our nature. The dictionary givesanother wordconquer. And we shouldcertainly let ourselves be conquered byGod. We must let him overcome us toHis will and the disposition of His mind,to better prepare ns for His service. Wemust be subdued in our hearts, in ourwills, in our words, in otrr tempers andin our manners; subdued so thoroughlythat we will be flexible to His purposeand plans. We must be so subdued thatharshness, severity, sluggishness, laziness, criticism, and the desire to haveour own way, even in certain smallthings, are banished from our nature. Ifwe are wholly subdued, we will have noplace for unjust criticism of others, norbe envious of them, but will rejoice overtheir accomplishments.

We must be subdued, not to the pointthat we have talked our friends intothinking we are, biit to the place thatwhen God looks on the inside He knows.

God must conquer the person beforeHe can trust him with His great thoughtsand plans. We must give our soxil toGod completely before we can win another soul to be subdued unto God. Thegreatest difficulty God has in usingHis servants, even His zealous ones, isthat they are not perfectly, fully, andconstantly subdued under His power. Ifso, we would have no time or desire tomeddle with plans entrusted to others.We would only want to walk softly withGod, keep our eyes upon Jesus, attendto our own work and do God's willpromptly and justly, glad to have aplace to work in His service and do whatlittle we can for Him who has done somuch for us.

Oh! wouldn't it be wonderful to beabsolutely conquered by the Holy Spiritand swing out into every field of theworld in God's presence, and work withTTim in humility, without stumbling overourselves or others because of our desire to go in a way which is not Hisway, only working on the plan Godgave us to dol

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News From HamirpurPublished in the United States for

Christian Mission Hamirpur, U. P. India,Ralph and LaVon Harter.

Mailing address ofRALPH AND LAVON HARTER

isCHRISTIAN MISSION

HAMIRPUR, U. P. INDIA

WHERE TO SEND CONTRIBUTIONSBanking and forwarding of funds is

taken care of by Ralph's mother, Mrs.Louise Harter, Box lii, Clinton, Ohio.All gifts promptly acknowledged.

Packages weighing up to 22 poundsmay be sent. Please mark them "unsolicited gift - no commercial value." Orwrite Box 1-14, Clinton, Ohio for lists andpacking instructions.

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Dear Friends:-

LaVon has suggested that I should helpa little with the letter writing. This I amglad to do.

Just as I start to write, who shouldcome by to say '' hello,'' but Mr. Panday.From the time of Fred Smith, Mr. Pan-dpy has been friendly to Christianity,but just has not accepted. Poor Mr. Pan-day has been having many troubles. Hiswhole family forever seems to be on thesick list. Just now his wife has a gashin her leg from an accident at the well.His son flunked from college last year.Then after he had arranged for hisdaughter's wedding, and had spent Rs1000 on wedding praparations, at the lastminute the girl decided she did not likethe man her father had chosen. So he notonly lost his money but he still has thegirl to support. A Couple of months agohis youngest boy was caught in somemischief and turned over to his father.Well, Mr. Panday tells me his presenttroubles and I give him some medicine.

As I again sit down to write, themason calls me to show me how muchwork he has done. Our housing situationis pinching us again, and we must makea one family house into a two familyhouse. I do not see the importance ofhas having called me, but why mind aninterruption while writing letters?

Now comes the cook to remind me thatit is Bazaar Day and that we need somepotatoes. So I must leave my letter againand get the vegetables, A little wheathas come into the bazaar today, and Iam fortunate to get five pounds to bemade into flour. Potatoes are centsa pound today. Mango fruit is 10 centsa pound. Not too much in the bazaarthis time of the year, (gardens havebeen planted, and we will later havesweet com, etc.)

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Why It Is Best For Me Not To Be RaisedIn The Harter Home

RAJI NATH HARTER

RAJI - IN THE MOUNTAINS

Riding in a dandy chaira woven ba.s-ket like chair carried by a coolie.

By LaVon Harter

I am almost three years old, and I'llstop and tell you how differently I ambeing raised than the other Indian children at the age of three.

There are things in Mama and DaddyHarter's house I'm not to have or touch.Then there is lots of furniture. MostIndian families have only a bed. In themorning they roll their bedding up onthe bed and use the bed for sitting during the day. For keeping their clothesthey have two or three tin boxes. Mostof the children never wear shoes, andthose who do are considered very rich.I have always had shoes since beingin my new home, and ask for them if Ido not have them on. It has put me onmy feet to walk much faster to be sure.

Night gowns? Yes, I have severalfrom America; but few Indian childrenor adults I know have such a thing. Theysleep in the same clothes they wear allday, and often for several days. Needlessto say, nine times out of ten very dirty.

I sit at the table to eat and oat witha .spoon. The Indian children do not eatwith silverware; they eat with theirhands. They .sit on the floor made ofmud. Then I eat regularlv three times aday, and have food which strengthensinstead of just filling a person up. Theother Indian children go around eatingany time of the day they are hungry.You usually find them having the Indianbread, which is made of only wholewheat flour and water.

Furniture 1 Clothes! Food! Oh yes, my

bath. What Is different about that? Iam washed in nice warm water, withsoap, but the other children are washedin cold water out in the sun.

Then I have learned to play by myself. Other children are carried aroundday and night on the side of their mother or sister or brother. You even findthem sleeping that way. They won't goto any stranger for they are afraid. Iam not afraid, and will go to anyone asI am taught to do.

I have almost learned that in ourhouse mother and dad are the Boss, andwhat they say "goes." This I'm notso crazy about! When mother leaves mewith an Indian woman I can get anything by asking or crjring for it. Theparents give in to every demand of achild if it can possibly be had. Thechildren become their own boss, andknow nothing of discipline. The parentsinstead are disciplined to every want ofthe child. In India, a man or boy israted far above a girl or women, and sowe baby boys are treated like kings.And, I am sorry to say, the women folkoften defend their men folk In wrongdoing just because they are men.

"But mother, weren't you writing anarticle about why I should NOT stayin your home? This seems enough toconvince me and all my readers that Ishould REMAIN there."

"Raji, because of India and her customs you could not do your best servicefor Jesus if you remained in our home.In fact, son, it might mean yoiir ruin,and much harm would be done by it.Already they are calling you "babu"because you are living in the missionbungalow, instead of in an Indian house.Your clothes and toys are many. Yourfood is not Indian food, and you knowso little of Indian customs and manners.Your constant companions are the missionaries who speak English to eachother, instead of Indians who speakHindi. What Hindi Mama and Daddy dospeak with you is not as good Hindi asyou can leam.''

"The people of India are too eager toserve the 'Babu' and wait hand and footupon him. So we do not want you to bea 'babu' and to be called 'your mosthigh honor, sir.' We want you to be aservant of the people, following the example of the Lord Jesus."

' 'In other words, son, we do not wantyou raised as one to be worshipped andserved. Other Indians would Insist thatyou should not work, that you should notget your hands or clothes dirty. You areonly human and would probably take advantage of it, and would say, 'Whyshould I have to do anything I don'twant to do? Someone else will do it forme.' Such an attitude would carry overinto Christian work, Raji, and you wouldnot be able to win souls to Christ, orimpart His wonderful teachings.''

"You will have to be one of them:eat on the floor with them, and with

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73 Years YoungBy LaVon B. Harter

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MB. AND MBS. S. E. BBAMMEBOne day I was called to the front

door of the mission by a group of dayworkers. Christians and children, and wastold that a girl in oiir front yard wasbleeding and dying. I went at once tosee what the trouble was. The girl, whowas about 10 years of age, had lostquite a bit of blood and was bleedingbadly. Locating the wound on her head,I applied cold water for some time,and finally got the bleeding stopped.The children had been throwing stonesup in the tree to knock off it's beanlike fruit and one of the stones camedown on her head. We had to cut apatch in her hair about two Inchessquare before we could dress it. Then,as we looked at her, we found that herclothing was soaked with blood; and sowe gave her a new little dress which hadrecently came in a box from America.

"But," I hear you say, "what hasthis to do with '73 years young'?" Justthis: that little dress had been made andsent by "7S years young" Mrs. S. E.Brammer of the Sixth Avenue Church ofChrist in Huntlngton, West Virginia."Grandma Brammer," as we call her,has made hundreds of dresses for littlegirls, and many of them have reachedIndia and Hamirpur. Grandma is a BibleSchool teacher, and a real crusader forthe Faith. With her heart-filled laborand prayer, she co\Ud hardly help usmore even if she were right here withus in Hamirpur.

And what did the Little girl and hermother say? They wanted to know whatkind of a hospital this was. They did notget this attention or treatment at otherplaces. We told them to come back thenext day; and, needless to say, they did.This time they were given a copy ofLuke and invited to our Sunday School.Sure enough, Sunday afternoon, one hourearly, the little girl, with her sister,

HARTER HOMEyour hands. Your clothes must not betoo different from their's, and you mustwork along with them in many ways.Tour house must be about the same astheirs, so that they will feel at home tovisit you and to confide in you. Youmust be one of them to understand them.That is why we are working with youyoung folk. WE cannot do the best workamong yoiu: people. It's you, Baji, andothers like you, who must do it."

"It is our prayer that your peoplewill call you only a 'Christian.' You willhave been brought up in the nurture ofthe Lord in a children's home with manyothers. You won't be far from the mission house; in fact just a few feet. Wecan still watch and care and protect. ForChrist and H^s church, we must raiseyou as an Indian, not as an American.In this way you will be able to winsouls to the Master. This is the important thing, and we hope that somedaywhen you reach the age of understandingyou will agree with us."

'' This is the reason we are makingother arrangements for you and for thefour others who have come under ourcare. It is because of our love for you,and our prayer that you may becomereal servants of your people, to leadthem to a knowledge and acceptance ofChrist."

"We are grateful to those at home inAmerica who have underwritten yourfinancial support, and that of the otherchildren. They are helping to take youfrom the hands of Satan into the armsof Jesus."

was with us. This little girl was happybecause of love shown her. This was notonly due to us and our attention, but toGrandma Brammer whose hands, withmany prayers had made the dress.

About two years ago Mrs. Brammerwas chosen by the Loyal Women's classto be their teacher. These women, whoare from 66 to 85 years of age, weretold by Mrs. Brammer of her interest inour work In India, and they decidedthat they too wanted a part in it. Theyare very happy in the work they are doing and continue to thank God for thisopportunity of service in His Name. Ibelieve they surprised themselves to findthat by each one giving a little theyare able to send monthly support for achild in India. This support for whichwe are truly grateful is now going to"Queenie," age eight, who with brothers Amos and Paul, foxir and six yearsof age, have recently become membera ofour mission family.

Guess what Grandma Brammer was doing on last New Year's Eve. She wasout talking up missions! And as happensevery month she had gifts from othersoutside the Bible class who wanted tohelp too. We are indeed thankful forsuch a missionary worker at home, andpray that God may continue to use herin His work. And we pray that morewho are of this same "young" age asGrandma Brammer might find themselves busy working for BUm when Hecomes.

May God bless you. Grandma Brammer.We know that you have a large store oftreasure laid up in Heaven.

INTERRUPTIONSchildren are calling for the football, thecarem board, and the checkers. If Iwant any peace I had better get themcontentedly playing. But as I sit backdown one of the kids across the streetcomplains that the others are not allowing him to play football with them. Andnow here is John wanting the badmintonnet and a bird.

Well, here we are again. But whatnow! One of the boys has stubbed histoe on the football, so I must pause topaint a little iodine on the sore part.

Now, here comes Albert. Wo had alot of faith in Albert. Six or sevenmonths ago we paid a Bs. 50 food bill ofhis because he said he had not yet beenpaid by his employers. We are stillwaiting for our fifty rupees. During ourconversation he remarks that he is fulfilling his obligations by sending moneyto his saintly mother. He now wants adivorce from his wife and would like themission to finance it. Not a chance! Wewill certainly discourage him in suchplans.

All these interruptions. I just can'tseem to get this letter started.

The mason has called again. Ho haslaid a few more bricks. A little girl hascome for eye medicine. The church janitor wants me to open the doors of thechurch so that he can prepare for prayermeeting. Shantiel's school teacher dropsby to report on the boy's progress. Themail has just come. I must go to thepostoffice and register a letter. Also Imust hurry over and order some morebricksand I am due to go to Kanpur onthe afternoon biis.

I am so sorry. I just won't be able towrite you after all. Besides, NOTHINGever happens here to write about!

Sincerely,Yours in Him

(signed) Balph

SUBDUED"AS UNTO HIM"

Whatever you think, both in joy and inwoe.

Think nothing you would not likeJesus to know.

Whatever you say, in a whisper or clear,Say nothing you would not like Jesus

to hear.Whatever you read, though the page

may allureBead nothing xmless you are perfectly

sure

Consternation would not be seen in yourlook

If God should say solemnly, "Show methat book."

Whatever you write with haste or withheed,

Write nothing you would not like Jesusto read;

Whatever you sing, in the midst of yourglees,

Sing nothing that God's listening earcould displease;

Wherever you go, never go where you'dfear

God's question being asked you"What doest thou here?"

D. L. Van Axxken

Financial ReportJAN. 1 TO JULY 1, 1951

OALIFOB,NIA Mr. and Mra Don F.Peel (3), $15.00*; Elbert Holland, $5.00

ILLINOIS Mrs. George A. Eobertson(2), $24.00.

INDIANA Barbara Lockbard, $1.00;Homer Shaffer, $5.00; Mr. and Mrs.Charles E. Mills, $40.00*; Mr. andMrs. Boscoe Cobbs, $10.00; Mr. andMrs. Frank Beas (6), $60.00*; AFriend, $70.00*; Mr. and Mrs. Boy L.McCnllough (6), $30.00*; Mr. andMrs. Glen Morrical, $35.00; S&. andMrs. Claude Allison, $10.00; Mr. andMrs. Baymond Colestack, $5.00; Mrs.Earl Stahl (4), $60.00*; Mrs. HenryWeicker, $9.50.

INDIANA Ambia Ambia ChristianChurch Miss. Soc., $10.00; Osgood Christian Church Miss Soc., $25.00*;Oxford Church of Christ, $25.00;Portland Church of Christ, FutureBuilders, $25.00; So. Bend BiverPark Church of Christ, $44.90; Waterloo Church of Christ, Young People,$5.00.

IOWA Mrs. Luella I. Hendrickson,$25.00; Hampton Missionary Churchof Christ, $3.00.

BIENTUCEY Mr. and Mrs. KennethStephenson, $9.02; Mr. and Mrs.Thomas Omer, $10.00; Carlisle EastUnion Church (3), $39.02*; Flemings-.burg Mt. Carmel Church of Christ,$15.00; Germantowu ChristianChurch $50.00; MoorefieldMt. ZionChurch of Christ (4), $41.61*; Mt.Zion Primary Class, $8.00; Mt. Eden Christian Church (3), $56.37*;Christian Church Miss. Circle Women's Council, $30.56; ChristianChurch Vacation Bible School, $10.20;Christian Church J.O.Y. Circle, $10.00;WiUisburg Christian Church (6),$125.48*.

MICHIGAN Mr. and Mrs. Clyde MU-ler, $5.00; Mrs. Grace Shipley (2),

I $50.00*; Mrs. Edwin DeSonia, $5.00;Berkley Bonnie Acre Mission Group(2), $45.00*; Buchanan Church ofChrist (6), $512.72*; Church of ChristMissionary Society, $5.00; Elberta Grace Church of Christ, $4.45; Niles

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Church of Christ, $250.00*; Churchof Christ Women's Miss. Soc., $5.00;Three Oaks Church of Christ (6),$40.00*.

MISSOUBI$2.00.

Miss Thelma Colestack,

NOSTH CABOLINA Athens ChapelHarter Missionary Soc. (3),

$105.00*

NEW YOBK Mr. and Mrs. GeorgeWilson (4), $71.65*.

OHIO Mr. and Mrs. Paul Weiner,$25.00; Miss Dorothy Zell, $5.00; MissEthel Uhrich, $25.00; Mr. and Mrs.Henry McAdams, $5.00; Mrs. MildredFogel (7), $62.00*; Sadie Brown, $2.00;Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Fries, $5.00; MissDoretiiea Snider (6), $70.00*;; Mrs.Martha Wright, $5.00; Akron Noble Ave. Church of Christ, $20.00;3ellville Church of Christ, PrimaryClass, $20.00; Bladensburg ChristianChurch (6), $60.00*; Cinciimati _ Mt.Wash. Chtuch of Christ, WinsomeClass, $75.00; Clinton Church ofChrist, $100.00*; Kensington Christian Church, $15.00; Millersburg_ Church of Christ (6), $210.00*;Moscow Church of Christ, LadiesAid, $10.00; Norwalk HomerMakersClass (6), $30.00*; Orrville Churchof Christ (2), $500.00*; Bocky Fork Church of Christ Bible School, $25.50;Tobose Old Stone Church - SundaySchool, $50.00; Utica Bell Churchof Christ, Sunday School, $31.00; Wilmington Macedonia Cluristian Endeavor (5), $25.00*.

PENNSYLVANIAton, $10.00.

Miss Emma Pat-

TENNESSEE Johnson City Central Church of Christ, $8.53.

TEXAS Fort Worth Texas Christian Univ. - for postage, $1.00.

VTBGINIA Newport News 24th St.Church of Christ, Miss. Circle, $10.50;Salem West Main Street Church ofChrist, $80.00.

WEST VIBGINIA Huntington Church of Christ, Loyal Women'sClass and Friends $68.00*.

Beceived from contributors .$3602.01* Beceived on pledges

BECEIPTS AND DISBUBSEMENTSBeceived from contributors $3602.01Balance on hand in India 299.66

$3901.67L/L funds Balph and LaVon 1000.00

$2901.67Land Tax $ L08Games and equipment 8.08Medicine - 8L51Travel 71.62Child care 178.02Postage 116.21Language School 147.24Building and Labor 697.06Evangelistic work including

Salaries and supplies 636.59Materials and supplies 130.66Postage, duty in U.S. 30.29Books and suppUes sent 70.22Newsletters and postage 159.50

$2278.08

BALANCE $623.59****This balance enroute to India, andneeded for back and current expensesand will be itemized on next report.

Thank YouWe thank each one who has contiribut-

ed in any way to this work in India.We thank each individual and groupwho continue to give of their finances,and with their prayers. We appreciatethe new friends who want a part inthis work.

We thmik the congregation of the(Bmrch of Christ of Orrville, Ohio, whovoluntarily raised their pledge for livinglink fund for Balph from $1000 to $1250,realizing that the cost of Uving hasincreased world-wide.

We are now in our busy Fall season,with all showing increased interest inchurch services, daily Bible classes andevangelistic work. Our five childrenadopted for the mission are housed inpart of the bungalow and responding togood care and training. We pray theymay become Christian leaders amongtheir people.

Continue to pray with us, and for us.Balph and LaVon Harter

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