UNITCDSTATESSOUTHPublished QuarterlySALUDOS!fromBAJIO CHRISTIAN MISSIONVol. 26, Number 1A Big SacrificeM/M Bill HoffApdo. 3166San Pedro SulaHonduras, Central AmericaCorporate OfficeP.O. Box 61013Las Vegas. NV89160-2013Spring 1995MenfromIndianapolisHowdo you say "thank you" to someone who gives up a vacationand spends a lot of money traveling to a foreigncountry, to work at hardmanual labor in a hot, humid climate. Therejust do not seemto be theright words, in either English or Spanish, to express appreciation forthis.Just after construction on the Bible Institute had cometo a halt, Billreceived word that the group from Chapel Rock Christian Church inIndianapolis, Indiana, would beavailabletoput upthewalls of thechapel/mulU-purpose building. Bill protested that he had no funds fortheproject, but thegroup wasprepared toprovidefundingfor thematerials theywould use. Thegroup sent funds inadvancesoTomandBillwereable to purchase materials in advance to avoid loss of timewhile the men were here.Tom Schneller had hoped that these fourteen men would be abletocome and construct achurchbuilding. (The Jardines Church issupposed to receive an acre and a half of land as a donation from thecity). Sadly, for the church, the paper work was not finished, so theyblessed the institute with their labor.The grouparrivedon a Saturday. Onthe Lord's Day theyworshipped with the congregation in Jardines. On Monday they gottheir first look at the work site. Jose, the Honduran bricklayer, showedthemhowto place the block andset their strings. After a fewinstructionsthey began to mix mortar (by hand) and lay block. Itwas incredible tosee the advances the menwere able to make in the five short days theywere here. They laid one hundred and forty feet of wall to the eight footlevel, and they followed the strings. The walls look professionally laid.None of the men were professional contractors; in fact, most ofthem were office workers, so theysuffered blisters andpains to dosomething for the Lord's church. Jose, the Honduran brick mason whooversaw the construction, paid them areal compliment. He said,"1never sawanything but friendship and willingness to help. Ifsomeoneneeded mortar, no one asked whosejob it was; they simply grabbed ashovel, filleda bucket, and delivered it. They were a 'work TEAM'."This summer the chapel roof willbe finished. Only furnishings, andwindows and doors will be needed in order to begin classes. But whenthe physical needs are met there will still be much work to do. Theacademicprogramwillhaveto be developed. Billis hoping to locate anacademic dean who can develop the curriculum. Teachers and thestudent body willalso have to be recruited. The plan is to have classesbegin in Feb. (Bill)Loren Wight, a faithful helperViewfrom behind the institutePersonal GlimpsesIt isagreatblessingnot tohavewater andelectricityrationingthis year. Onceinawhile thelocal newspaperthreatens that there could be more shortages in the country,but we continue to pray that there willbe sufficient supplies forHonduras. Inretrospect, it seems like a nightmare that for ninemonths we were unable to use our air conditioners when weneeded them most, that we were without water when we leastexpected it, that the generators made so much noise throughout the city that we could hardly hear ourselves think, that thetrafficlights were offmuch of the time causing greatfmstrationand many accidents, that the banks couldn't process checks,that photocopies couldn't be made, etc. But during that timeChristians supported each other and we all marched forwardto continue the work that we were called to do.It is hard for me tobelieve that my son has finished hisjunioryear in college.Inone more year, Lord willing, Mark willbe a college graduatewith a degree in preaching. This summertheLorddirectedhimtoClearCreekChurchofChristinAshland, Ohio, where hewill fulfill his internshipfor thesummer.Rebeccais about tofinish her sophomore year of highschool. As theheat increaseshere, the students are veryanxious for school to end.Rebecca is looking forwardtotakinga cruise with her grandparents Hoffin June. They will spendtwo weeks in Europe. (Margy)Smoking Circuits! Young People Added to the KingdomIt is hard to believe that we have becomeso dependent on computers. But just let onedie, and soon we discover our dependence. 1was writing a letter to a church. Even thoughit was moming, it was already very hot Iwentfor a glass of ice water, and as Iwas getting it,the power went off momentarily. The outagelasted about one second, but I returned to adead computer. A postmortem determinedthat the power-supply had burned out. Thenext dayIborrowedone, but thescreenremaineddark(asdidmycountenance.)Rebecca had 20 pages of homework storedonthe hard-drive. Tom Schneller was veryunderstanding. He risked damageto his computer toinstall my hard-drive and copy thedata onto floppy-disks so that Rebecca couldsalvage her work.1beganpurchasing the necessary pieces:a power-supply; a motherboard; a drive controller; avideocard; andbecausemyoldcomputer was proprietary, Ialso had to havea case; a keyboard; and a mouse. Total costless than 400dollars, (not too badfortheThird Worid.) But several days of frustrationwere involved. We have come sofar fromthefeather pen andinkwell insofew decades, buta small thing can put us backthere. P.S. Ihadtwo surge-protectors connected. (Bill)The Hoffs and the Wightsattend an English-speaking congregation onSundaymornings. It isagreat timeofpraiseandfellowshipwith otherChristians. Two young people accepted the Lord and were baptized duringthemonthof April. The baptisms tookplace in the swimming pool of aprivate home not far fromthechurch. Everyonerejoiced, along with theangels in heaven, that two more souls had been saved. (Margy)MandyFabianThe Students Madea DifferenceAyearago the "Saludos" printed an article about a groupof students fromJohnson Bible College in Knoxville, Tennes-see, who came for a week to help evangelize the city of SanPedro Sula. Once again thisyear,during the week beforeEaster, TomandToni Schneller hosted thirteen students fromthe college. Four of thestudents returned for the second time.There was a lot of cooperation among the church membersandmissionariestoreceive these youngpeople. Variousfamilies from the Spanish congregation opened their homesfor these special guests; others helped in the Daily VacationBible School which was held each afternoon in the churchbuilding; NancyWight and Margy Hoff prepared two mainmeals for the students, helpers, and families involved.The students handed outliterature on Sunday morningannouncing the D.V.B.S. and the drama ofthe "Lifeof Christ".This drama waspresented in the church service on Sundayevening, twice in the plaza downtown, once in the neighborhood nearthe church and once ina new housing developmenton the edge of thecity. Two young menfrom the congregation,alongwithRebecca Hoffand Jacob and JaminWight spent theweek withthe students. They were able to help invarious ways;the most important being in translation.Friday, the group, and several church families, spent theday at the ocean. It was a much needed break from the workand heat of the city. (The previous Monday andTuesday SanPedro Sulahad record breaking heat, but theJ.B.C. groupnevercomplained, eventhoughtheywere drenchedwithperspiration). The Hoffs joined the Schnellers, students, andhelpers for an evening meal ata Chinese restaurant on Friday.Following this, everyone was invited to TomandToni's houseto have an evening of praise, sharing, and prayer. Itwas a timeof reflectiononwhat had taken place in each person's lifeduring the week. The Lord had definitely touched the lives ofeveryone. Jamin Wight said, "When I heard that a group ofcollege students were coming, Ithought that they wouldenjoypartying. I didn't realizethattheyloved JesuslikeI do."RebeccaHoffsaid, "1 normally concentrate on what peoplethink about me, but with this group they weren't concernedwith my outward appearance, but with what I am like inside."What can compare withthe love of Christ that is felt in thehearts of each one involvedduring a week of evangelism?(Margy)Father's Day - March 19The church inJardines has been blessedby having a large numberof men. Oftentimes congregations in Latin America are composed ofwomen and children, but the Jardines church has numerous integralfamilieswhichinclude the man of the house. Father's Day(March19th) was, therefore, a very important date. The fathers were honoredin services with flowers. (Bill)Prayer 'n' PraisePrau for:Nancy Wight who fell and suffered a concussion. Shehas partially recovered but, as of this writing, hasa swollen eye, numbness on one side of her face,and severe headaches.Margy Hoff, that her health will continue to improve.TheHoffs' trip to the States this summer and Rebecca'ssafety on the cruise in Europe.The funds and personnel needed for the Bible Instituteso that it can open in February 1996.Mark Hoff as he ministers with the church in Ashland,Ohio.Property for the church in Jardines.WillUeDone OnNORTHAMERICAN CHRISTIAN CONVENTIONNATIONALMISSfONARYCONVENTIONlULY16-20, 1999Indianapclis, IndiaHaITCONVENTIONNEWSMeet the Hoffsat theconventioninIndianapolis,Juiy 16-20at Booth #705,PraisefonThe Johnson Bible College students who came andspent a week working in evangelism.ThemenfromChapel Rock ChristianChurchinIndianapolis who spent a week workingon theconstruction of the chapel at the Bible Institute.The many friends whosent Bill and Margyanniversarygreetings.Safetyduring long hours of welding structural steel forthe Institute.Medical UpdateLast January Bill and Margywere faced withthe fact thatMargy was not well. The newbloodpressuremedicineprescribed in Honduras was not helping. Herheart problemwas leavingher incapacitatedas she could not even walkthreeblocks without being very tired.Bill and Margydecided to flytoTennesseeto the University ofTennessee medical center inKnoxviile. Theyleft Rebecca in thecareof Tomand ToniSchneller.After acoupleof days of hospitalization andtests, thecardiologistdetermined that Margydidnot have a serious heartproblem,but an arrhymaticheart Thedoctorsaidthat itcouldbe controlled with medications. She was given two differentmedicines for her blood pressure and one to help stabilizeherheart rhythms.Margyfeltbetter for several months, but nowsheseems tobe sufferingsome side effects fromher medicines. The Hoffsplanto consult withthe cardiologistinTennessee duringtheirsummer trip. They want to see ifmedications can be adjustedto help her feel better. Please continue to pray for Margy.(Margy)SnowatJohnsonBibleCoUege duringBillandMargy'strip to the States.Published by theRossville Christian Church411 Spruce POB 187Rossville, KS66533FORWARD AND RETURNPOSTAGEGUARANTEEDADDRESS CORRECTIONREQUESTED25th Wedding Anniversaryi 1 1Some veryclose friends used a pretext to have Bill andMargyappearat a surpriseanniversaryparty. Theword"surprised" was an understatement There were 70 peoplewaiting to help themcelebrate. The quiet evening in arestaurant, which was the original plan, tumed into a hill-blown party.Rebecca wanted her parents to have a big celebration fortheir 25thweddinganniversary. She, TonlSchneller andShanda Oakley made it all happen. Nancy Wight wasthephotographer for the evening. People had been Invited fromtheSpanishchurch, the English-speaking churchand the Biblestudy that Margy attends.Thereweremanydifferent dessertsonthebeautifullydecoratedtables. Acopy of the Hoffswedding photo sat on thegifttable. Thefifty-^inegreeting cards that had arrived thus farwere there also. Bill and Margy felt really blessed to have somany friends after such a short time in Honduras.Billand Margy celebrated the actual date of their anniversary, March 21st, on the Roatan island, a true tropical paradise.They opened their anniversary cards there and thanked theLordfor each friend. Theyhavereceived125 cardsfromfriends in the Statesanda coupleofforeign countries. Aspecialthanks to each one of you who remembered themwith cards,letters, and gifts. (Bill)NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGEPAIDROSSVILLE, KSPERMIT NO. 6The CillH ff ramilyestablishing a Bible Institute inHonduras, Central AmericaM/MBill Hoff Corporate OfficeApdo.3166San Pedro sulaHonduras, Central AmericaRebecca, Mark(Senior at JohnsonBible College), Bill and Margy Hoff.P.O. Box 61013Us Vegas, NV89160-2013The WorkersBill and Margy Hoff hadworked21 years in centralMexico when they felt called to minister inHonduras.InMexico, Bill producedaradioprogram, taught atthe National Bible Institute, served asassociateminister in alocal church, cooperatedin establishing andrunninga summer camp, andsupportedtheareachurchesincampaigns andspecial events. Bill has aMaster'sdegreefromCincinnati BibleSeminary andhastaught missions at JohnsonBibleCollegeduringtwo of hisfurloughs.MargyhasaBachelor'sdegreeinChristianEducation from Pacific Christian College. While in Mexico,she worked with the localchurch, operated aBiblecorrespondenceschool, workedinthecampprogram, and maintained their home which was alwaysopenfor Christianhospitality. TheHoffshave twochildren, Mark (who will be a senior at Johnson BibleCollege), andRebecca (entering the11th grade).The InstituteCentralAmericanBibleInstituteClass Building &chapel(40 minutes southof San Pedro sula)warehouseBill andMargy'sInvitationtoHonduras wasbasedupon the need for aBible institute. Now, after twoyears, theyarepleasedtoreportthat theeduca-tionalbuildings-are almost complete. Thepresentbuildings include: a warehouse, a guest room, threeclassrooms, a library, anoffice, andachapel. Theschoolstill needsdormitorybuildings andfurnishings, but the plan is to begin classes in February whenthe Honduran school year starts.TheBibleinstitutewill operateinitially withfour-week terms. Only a few subjects will be taught eachterm(the classes will beintensive). There are severaladvantagesinthissystem: it permitsmaturestudentstoattend; it facilitates obtainingvolunteer professors; and it allows interspersing periodsof practical application. A few technical classes maybe taught so the evangelist canbe self-supporting.The students will have to work at the school to helpdefray tuitioncosts. Students will also neednominal financial assistancefromtheir homecongregations toback uptheir recommendation. Thebasicgoal will be producingstudentswhocan"dothework of an evangelist."How can you help?The schoolneeds!( ) Prayer, adaily commitment( ) Funds forfurnishing(() desks, $50) beds, $45( ) tables, $80) Books in Spanish) Scholarships) Fundsfor construction( )( )(refrigerator, $700windows,$85) doors,$95$.( ) Workers (individual or teams to construct)( ) Director( ) Teachers-four-week period( ) Academic DeanZ,2^Z-T06Z. HIi aillAXOOLz^z xoa odsaoiAHas NOissiw9 'ON imaad'aniAssoHarvdaovisod s'aOHO XIJOHd-NONChrist Thelicpe f ticndurasActs 26:18 turn/romdarkness infohtaaj,sant)aHNOLLoanaoossaaaav2999 SH'^IITassohZ8T aOd^^rudsTTt'qDjnii3 UBT^STjqo aniASSO^McnclurasHondurasisoneof thefiveCentral Americanrepublics.The nation has alandmass slightly larger than the stateof.Tennessee. Thecurrent populationis about sixmillion. It is the second poorest nation in the western hemisphere (Haiti is number one). Honduras is second alsointhe number of AIDS victims. Thelandis very mountainous with little farm land. The nation exports beef, coffee,sugar, bananas, cocoa, andtropical woods. Recentlyanumberof factories haveopenedtoassembleclothingfor export SanPedroSulais the secondlargestcityinthe nation and is reputed to be the fastest growing city inCentral America. Itis astrategicpoint for evangelizingthe country because of the good highways leading to itr does God see Honduras? He sees sixmillion souls ~most of them lost, and in needof the Good Shepherd. A Columbian Christian observedrecently, "There is terribleignorance of the gospel in Honduran churches." As aresult, the church is weakenedinits testimony. THECHRISTIANCHURCH - BODYOFCHRIST - (as the movement isregistered with the government) began planting churches in the1980's. Soon, the missionaries discovered they were restricted from reaching their goal of self-leadership by a lackof trained ministers. The missionaries worked creatively at training men through seminars andbypersonallydisciplingpotential leaders; occasionally youngmencamefromdenominationsbecause theycouldnot acceptnon-Biblical doctrines; andas timepassed,afewministers havegrown upfromnatural leaders in the churches. But there is stili a great need for trained preachers.ONDURASo*mmSALUDOS!fromBAJIO CHRISTIAN MISSIONM/M Bill HoffApdo. 3166San Pedro SulaHonduras, Central America504.56-3796Corporate OfficeP.O. Box 61013Las Vegas, NV89160-2013Published Quarterly Vol. 26, Number 2 Fall 1995A SUmEROFPROPAGANDAANDMORE!In Spanishthe word "propaganda" has nonegative connotation; itsimply meanspublicity.Bill, like most missionaries, believes that producingpublicityabout his ministryis goodstewardship.The motivation is three fold: First, if aBible instituteis tobegin and be effective in providing leaders forthe Central American churches, the ministry needsthe prayers of informed people; Second, God'speople mustknow abouttheministry'sfinancialneeds, (purchasingtextbooks, food, desks, andfurnishings); And last of all, informed believers canformwork teams to furtherconstruction of facilities. Onemeansofpublicizingtheministryistoattend conventions.The North American Christian Convention metjointly with the National Missionary Convention inIndianapolis,Indiana,last July. This was the secondtimeinnineyearstheyhadcombined. As a result,40,000 people met together In the RCADome topartake of the Lord's Supper on Sunday evening. GaryThe Yuma Picnic,AJ50JIOCHRISSunfilSSlOlM,, lionHofffamily at North American Christian Convention.Martin, president of Bajio Christian Mission, was able topurchase a display from the manufacturer in Las Vegasat avery reasonable price. He then paid for most of itout of hisown pocket, making it possible for the Hoffstohavethemostprofessional displaytheyhave ever been able to take toa convention.Naturally, with so many visiting the convention,and so many events, somepeople didnot make it through the display area. Therewere, however, manypeople who camebythe booth; some asked questions, some werealready friendsof the ministry, some signedupfor thenewsletter, a fewinquiredaboutbringingworkteams, andsomewerelongtime friends from Bible college or fellow missionaries.One of thehighlightsof theconventionwas not part of the program. Laretta Schrader,the chairwoman of themissionscommitteeatFirst ChristianChurch, Yuma, Az., orga-nized a picnic for missionaries supported by thatchurch. In attendance were missionaries froma number of different regions of the world, former ministers,and mission committee members. Soriie of them hadnever met, but they were able to fellowship and sharewith eachother. Following the picnic, the groupdevoted Itself to prayer and the laying on of hands forthe special needs of each Individual.Another highlight was the celebrating of Rebecca's16th birthday during the convention. (The 15th birthdayIsthebigyear inLatin America). AfriendofRebeccas in Pennsylvania had a surprise birthdayparty for her eariier in July. Onthe 18th, Tuesday, GaryMartin took her out toeat (Bill andMargy had aluncheon engagement)and then she celebrated withMK's (missionarykids) andstudentsfromJohnsonBible College at the BajioChristianMission booth.They all sat onthe rug and she opened presents.The summer's activities were not confined to thefloor of a convention center. Billand Margy also visitedchurches and friends during their stay in the U.S. Theyneeded a vehicle to use during the summer. Bill wroteseveral people but no one seemed tobe able tohelp.MyraHarrah, a nurse who Is working in aclinic in themountains, west of San Pedro Sula, waskind enoughto lend them her '95 Volvo which she had left in TerreHaute, Indiana, when she moved to Honduras. Bill said,"It is hard to explainthat youneed money when youdrive a car like that" The Hoffs truly thank her for herwillingness tolend themher "Prideand Joy."(Especially considering that she has seen Bill drive In LatinAmerica.)Bill and Margy shared with their son Mark on fourseparate occasions during the summer. Mark is in hislast year at Johnson Bible College. During the summerhe worked as an intern with the Clear Creek Church ofChrist In Ashland,Ohio. There,as part of hiscollegerequirements, he put into practice the skills that he hadbeen studying. The church graciously allowed him togo to the convention, so he stayed withhisparents acouple of days. Later during Bill and Margy's trip theyspent a few days with him in Ashland. What a show ofChristian love! One of the church families left onvacation and permitted the Hoff familyto stay in theirhome. The church was wonderful to Mark and the Hoffsduring their stay.One thing Margy was able to take care of on the tripwas afollow-upvisit tohercardiologist In Knoxvllle.She had not been feeling well. He halved the dosage ofonemedication, andsoonshebeganto feel muchbetter.THE RIVERBOAT AND THE BIBLE INSTITUTEThe story is told about an old time steamboatcaptain whose crew begged him to tie up at dock onestormy night. The river was swollen withflood waters,butthecaptainsworeagreat oath, "thatevenGodhimself couldnot keep himfromhisdestination."Heput out into the current. A few hours later, as the boatnegotiated an oxbow, the Mississippi jumped its banksand cutoff the sectioninwhich the riverboat floated.The boat, locked In an oxbowlake formed by changingcurrent, never reachedIts destination. It eventuallyrotted away. What happened to the captain who couldnot be held back even by God?Well! No one seems toknow his fate.What does this have to do with the Bible Institute?Billhas had to do some soul searching evaluation of theprogress of construction and other preparations for theopening of the school. He has been forced to concludethat for several reasons, It willbe virtually impossible toopen in February as planned. Rather than struggle andbegin apoorly based school, it seems best to Bill andMargy to delay opening the school another six monthsIn order to get the infrastructure more firmly In place.The Hoffs havediscussedthedecisionwiththeBoard of Directors of Bajlo Christian A\issIon and theyconcur. The suggestion was made that, perhaps,some of the slowness of response to"funding needs"may be the Lord's way of saying,"wait awhile."Bill would like to make known the current status oftheconstructionproject. Therearethreebuildingscompleted except for wiring, plumbing fixtures, doors,andwindows. Thechapel-diningroomarealacksaroof, floor, a partition, kitchenInstallations, windowsand doors. A septic system needstobe dug for theclassrooms-chapelcomplex. B.C.M.'s treasurer, LynMclntyre, reportsthat special giftshave comeIn forsome furnishings and arefrigerator.Personnel are needed: teachers, a deanofstudents, a caretaker and a cook. Please continue prayingfor the school.PERSONAL GLIMPSESA cruise isnormally aonce inalifetime experience, but forRebeccashehadtheopportunitytotakea Caribbeancruisewith nineotherfamilymembers inthesummerof 1994, andthen shewasagaininvitedbyher grandparents(Hoff) totakea Europeancruise on theNorthSeainJuneof1995.The ship was boarded outside of London. This 2-weekcruise included tours in Germany, Russia, Finland, Sweden,Denmark andNorway. She visitedfive castlesinRussia. Shecommented that everything was very breathtaking, but theplaces in Russia decorated with gold were the most spectacular.Beka said, "not manypeople have thiskindof opportunity,but Iconsider myself veryfortunate to havesuchwonderfulgrandparents, who are willing and able totake the time toshowmemanyplacesof theworld."Following the cruise, Rebecca joined Bill and 1in Alexandria,Kentucky, where wewere visitingfriendsandmakinga modelof theBibleinstitute for thedisplayat theconvention.The last Saturday in July our family(including Mark)drovefromAshland, Ohio, toCleveland. Therewetookmycousin,Clara, andherchildren, alongwithmy89-year-oldaunt Pearlouttodinner. Followingthis MarkandRebeccawent tothemovieswiththeircousinswhile Bill andI went withClaraandAunt Pearl toa nursinghometovisit Clara's parents. It wasgreat seeing all ofrwjFmLAWDRebeccaandher grandparentsboardthecruise ship.these people again.Ourtimewithfamilyis limitedasmissionaries.Perhaps, thehighlight of thetripwas whenmyAunt Pearl gavemea quilt thatshehadmade. I havealways consideredherveryspecial!Rebecca in CopenhageUt Denmark, Margy's Aunt Pearl gave her this hand-made quilt.ANSWERED PRAYERThe Hoff s contract on the house that they were renting inSan PedroSula ended on August 31st Theyhad livedthere fortwoyears and foundthat the house was smaller than they preferred and Itwas also very hot.They had to use their air conditioners daily. This was becomingveryexpensive due to theincrease in electricitycosts.After prayer and searching, the real estate agent telephoned oneafternoon and said that there was a house for rent two blocks from wherethe Hoffs currentlylived. Bill and Bekawenttovisitthe newplace(Margyhad a previous commitment) and likedit veiy much. It was a two-storyhouse and very spacious witha nice yard. Afterexplaining it to Margy,she told Bill to rent it before someone else did.Both the suburban and the pickup fit inthe carport. The downstairsIncludes a living room, T.V. room, dining room, bathroom, kitchen andpantry. The stairway is open whichmakesIt look very roomy. Theupstairs has three bedrooms, twobathrooms withwalk-inclosets, a linencloset and a spacious area at the top of the stairs whichis currentlyusedas a library. Two large bookcases and a large cabinet are in this area.Behind the house is a laundry room and further back is a storage roomwhereBill has his workbench and tools.It was no easy taskto move all of the Hoffs fiamiture,books, andtools. During their stay in the first location Bill and John Spratt had builtan entertainment center, bookshelves, a kitchen cabinet, and a bedframeallof whichwereveryheavy. Ninepeople helped the HofTs move the firstSaturday InSeptember. Theyweresufficiently tiredafter carryingbooksand furniture to the second story of thenew house, and movingBill'stools and hardware.Toni Schneller was a big help as she prepared dinner for everyonefollowing the move. Bill, Margy, and Beka all feel blessed to have sucha nice place to live. They welcome visitors anytime.DO YOU KNOW THATTHE HOFFS WOULD LOVE TO HEARFROMYOU?WITHTHE NEWHOUSECAMEA NEWTELiZ. >HONENUMBER. YOU CAN DIRECT DIAL THEM AT 01 l-504-:5ii;-3796.IF YOU ARE E-MAIL UTERATE THEY HAVE A M^ill l lOX ATCOMPUSERVE. WILLIAMF. HOFF 103111,1515. DROll' THEMANOTE.Published by theRossville Christian Church411 Spruce POB187Rossville, KS 66533FORWARD AND RErURMPOSTAGEGUARANTEEDADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTEDPRAYER 'N' PRAISEPray;for the family of Waldina who died last yearof AIDS. Recently her sister, Bette, alsodied of AIDS. Two children in the familyhavesuccumbedtothe HIVvirusthisyear. Nowonlythreechildrenandthegrandmother survive them.for Mark as hefinishes his studies at JohnsonBible College. He is scheduled to graduate next May. Pray that he will know theLord's will following his graduation,for funds andpersonnel neededfor theBible institute.Praise:that Margy had the opportunity to teach thepreschool class duringthe worship hourin the English speaking church where theHoffsattend on Sunday mornings. Shetaught for ten consecutive Sundays.that the Hoffs were able to find anice housetomoveinto close towheretheypreviouslylived, andthat ninepeoplewerewilling tohelp them move.the Lord for anabnormallyhighrainfallwhich makes electric rationing less probable.that the convention last summer was arealblessing to the Hoffs. They returnedhomewithseventeencassettetapesofsermons and workshops to further enrichtheir lives.that Rebecca and her grandparents (Hoff)had afunand safe cruise in Europe,that Margy is now attending aBible studythat Toni Schneller is teaching on Thursday afternoons. The topic is "the family."NON-PROFIT ORQ.U.S. POSTAGEPAIDROSSVILLE, KSPERMIT NO. 6