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PERSONAL FILE

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Name in full

1Complete addre^^ on field

Complete forwarding address

Name and address of Livinglink church or cljurches:

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City .<^'-''-^-0^ Zone State'TV^-^. City ^ ■ Zone. Rtatp —. Names and addresses of other sponsoring or endorsing churches:

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7nnP Rtaip.yi^Vy^S^/.r.ity. 7.nnp. _ RtatPPlease send along with this form copies of recommendations from churches which will encourageother churches to support your missionary work. There are churches which will not allow avisiting missionary to speak unless a church recommendation can be shown. Since it is impossible for any one person to know all Christians in the world, this recommendation by a responsible New Testament church is a vital help in persuading others of your worthiness and the valueof your mission. Mission Services stands ready to help you inform HORIZONS readers aboutyour church recommendations. Since the church is sending you to the mission field (Acts 13:1-3)and will help provide the necessary needs on the field, naturally the church should share thecredit in your missionary ministry. One of the ways that the church can do this is to share theirconviction regarding your missionary ministry with others. Certainly, their words will helpconvince others regarding the worthiness of your work. Please help MISSION SERVICES tospread your news through HORIZONS, Packets and Slide library by sending your church recommendations as soon as possible. Thanks. Send what you have now, and the others later.

Recommendations by Christian Leaders: (List names and addresses here and enclose a copy of

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Name and address of hometown newspaper.

Name and address of other papers which might carry stories of your work:

Street,

City_ Zone, .State,

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Clty_ Z one State,

Place of BIRTH.

Day of hirth Months II VparVf-^^

Whprp haptiRpH? CA^iA-k tr. Date,

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On an extra page please describe any details regJirding conversion which you might care tomention.

MARITAL STATUS:

Married, Sing-lp. nivnyppH Widowed.

Date of mgrriggA I S^ } 9L3 Where married? ^ ^^^4.Who solemnized your wedding? -

List children by full name giving place, day, month, and year of birth:(If your children have been adopted, please indicate.)

Name Place of their birth day, month, and year

Please list places of previous Christian service and what service you did. Give approximate dates:

Place Service Dates

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SCHOOLING (high school and later):

Name of school Location Number of years Degrees and date granted

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What things influenced you to become a missionary? What is your purpose? What do you hopeto accomplish on the mission field? Your own story in some detail might be influential in leadyigothers intp fulltime servic^ pse

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Describe briefly in outline form the nature of your daily duties on the field:

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Which of the following terms most nearly describes your missionary status?

P^vangfiiiRf:. Bible College Tpanhftr Public School TAflnbftr

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Radio ministry, Radio followup,7

Christian Service Camp, X Linguistics,

Maintenance of mission equipment. Benevolence. Office wnrif V Name other:

PARENTS:

Father's name and home ariHrAaa- Lmng,J^ Deceased,

^ Street. ^ /^j^hc-icXcL^ Zone_ State.^^^His nnniip3tinn>J^ v>^/L^^ Tc he a Christian? yesj( no_What positions of leadership has he held in the local church? ^

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What Christian service does he now do? 4- '^Vc

Mother's full maiden name: --^C'x^-vw P-€Z^y\^<^ Living^-^_Deceased.Rtrppt H ?, Sj r.itv

Is she a Christian? ypifk. X Nn Her occupation if employed outside the hmnA

What leadership positions or Christian service has she rendered to the local church:?. iKi y

FORWARDING AGENT:

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City. ^ Zone. State . Telephone: -

Where attend church?. UJ-c^ X

City. Lox^oA Zone, State

What duties are performed by the forwarding agent-

Does the forwarding agent receive a salary?.

Should money be sent to the forwarding agent only?__2ZLl

In what form should funds be sent?.

If funds are to be sent directly to the missionary on the field, please explain the details of how todo it, so we can give your explanation to HORIZONS readers and others who may inquire.

Use the remainder of this sheet or an additional sheet to supply other information which you thinkmight be helpful to the staff of MISSION SERVICES in preparing news stories about your ministry:

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August, 1963

Dear Sisters & Brothers in Christ:

It was but a short time ago that summer had begun. But as v;e glance

at the calendar, we realize that it is rapidly coning to a close. It

has brought marywonderful joys, as well as some saddnsss to our hearts.

Of these many blessings we woiild lijie to share a few of them vdth you.

The majority of the summer has been spent in Christian Service

Camps in Indiana, Illinois and Michigan. Four weeks were spent in

camp at Lake James in Angola, Indianas two weeks at Mahoning Christ-^

ian Service Camp in Rushville, Indiana; one week at MacGcraery Christ

ian Service Camp near Chesterfield, Illinois; one at Cedar Lake

Christian Service Camp at-Cedar Lake, Indiana. We finished our camp

schedule for the summer at Hichiana Christian Service Camp near Buchan

an, Michigan. These wore a great challenge to us. Our greatest thrill

came when v^e saw young people take their stand for Jesus Christ.

Since our last newsletter, some changes have taken place. The first

one of great importance is our sailing date. Due to the date of the

National Missionary Convention for September 24 thru 27, and, the fact

we are scheduled to speak on the program, we felt it necessary to

change it. Secondly, we still need ^054.00 of our needed pledged sup

port. V/e now have $146,00 of our needed pledges. Please remember us

in your prayers at all times, as it is for the Lord and His Gospel,

that we go to Germany to bring to these people a peace within, brought

only through the Gospel.

Since the change in the time of departure, an opening for any church

who desires to know of our plans and goals in Germany is loft in the

month of October for three consocutive weeks. Thus, if you desire one

of the openings, please let us hear from you soon. T/rlte Mr, &Mrs.

Alva Phillips, H. R. 4, Box 335) Coldwater, Mich.

The Lord v;illing, by next month we can tell you- for sure who our for

warding agent will be, and will pass this on to you. Until then, may

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the Lord richly .blsas and guide you always in His service.

Fellow-Workers in Christ,

Alvin & Janice Phillips

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PLEASE, PLEASE, send to the V/est Owosso Church of.

Christ any change of address and you ZIP number. The Church must :

pay for every news letter tlaat is returned.

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Sept., 1963Dear fellow-servants in Christ,

"I thank my God always, making mention of thee in my prayers,hearing of thy lovo, and of the fa^'th vfhich thou hast towardthe Lord Jesus, and toward ail the saints" (Philemon vv. 4, 5)and especially to*-^ard us.

The Lord has truly blessed u3 through XQB? His people. We feel as

did Paul. Our praj^ers go :?ith you in thanksgiving for you. For if it

were not for ynu, the Lord*s Children, we could not and never would be

able to take the message of Christ, along with His great love, to the

German speaking' people of the globe.

We truly rejoice in the Lord, for our support is slowly, but stead

ily increasing. We nov7 have $211.00 of our needed monthly pledges.

There is a greater demand novj for the $289.00. V7e must have this be

fore the 15th, of Oct. Hd Fausz wrote to us, advising us to raise more

than $500.00 a month. For he says it will be very difficult for us to

live on that low income. In Germany, the food averages 30^ to 40^ high

er than here. Gasoline averages between $.52 and $1,00 a gallon; motor

oil is just about as expensive; house rent (actually a small ap't.) at

least $100,00 a month. So please remember us in your prayers.

Very soon (in 1? days) we'll be sailing to Germany. But before we

go, Ed Fausz suggested that we obtain all of the cotton material poss

ible, because of the high prices in Germany. This will be a big sav

ings, as I do quite a bit of sewing. Also, wa need some dippers or

pans, plus cake pans. A claw iiammer was also suggested by bro. Fausz,

So, please remember these minor needs. Our greatest need of all is

PRAYER i Please pray for us always. May the Lord richly bless

you always. Yours in Christ,Alvin & Janice Phillips

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We deeply appreciate the many blessings because of you, throughthe Lord, being sent our way. We are still desiring speaking engagements for Oct., mid-week or week-end appointments. May your PRAYERSand encouragement go with us always,

FII-IANGIAL REPORT

June, 1963DE ITS'

"Parsonai .42

Travel 56.73

CREDITS

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$317.15,Deficit $ 6.65

July,. 1963

Aug., 1963

Personal $117.19Travel $ 56.34-

Per s ona1 $603.08Travel . $ 50.43

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$625.80

$574.39

$653.51Deficit $ 26.71

Sept. 1, 1963 Totals-- $1144.19 $1684.22;i; * St; * *V * f * * + * Jt-* * * Jr * H-* * $540.03

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October, 19^3Dear Fellow-servants Ixi Christs

October 25th. is rapidly approaching I -In fact, it is only a few

days away. This means there are many needs to be met, that only you,

the Lord's co-workers, can help us meet. There are many small details

to take care of and make sure they are covered. Whewl These next fewdaysare completely packed vdth tilings that must be done in order for us to

sail—a letter guaranteeing our support from Churches of Christ in

America; pictures must be taken; last minute packing must be finish-

ed;and a quick trip to pier 40, on October 24th. mil help to complete

the requirements for sailing on the ship "Rotterdam" on Friday, 25th,

at 12:00 noon. V/e truly request your faithful prayers and support.

Only through you opening the door for us to go to Germany, can the

German children ever come to know Christ as you do. They too are de

pending on you to bring them Christ.

As we Twrite thi.s letter, it is truly filled vdth mixed emotions.

So many of you have showered us vdth love offerings and gifts of need

ed articles. You have helped us to lift our burden, step by step. It

is because of you, through such thoughtful acts, that the love of

Christ is maid available to many lost souls. You have truly been a

blessing to us, as well as to the German people. May our wonderful

Lord richly repay you one-huidred fold.

Today our spirits were further lifted, as vre read a letter from

brother Ed Fausz. He told of the great anticipation engulfed in our

coming. He also told of the great demandfor workers to reap the harv

est of souls. We, too, v/ould like for you to take a moment to thank

the Lord for His many blessings shov^ered upon you. Then analyse how

you have u.sed them to win souls. Have you done your very best for our

Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ? If you desire to serve Him even more

fully than ever before, start today by praying for us, that we may

serve our Lord to the fullest through your support in prayers and

gifts. May your cup continue from thence to always overflow with His

blessings.

If you have any questions or gifts, please send, to ouing agentss Mr. &Mrs. Victor w^lutz, minister ,110^"^ ■ •

127 3. Hudson St. .Coldv.ator, Mich, 49036

They will be very happy to aid you for us in any way possible.

If you would like to correspond directly with us, it vi.411 cost150 postage and the following address must appear upon the envelopes

Mr. & Mrs. Alva Phillips^ West German Chrlatian MdssionEschersheimer Landstrasso 341(6) Frankfurt Am/tftainWest Germany

As we go forth to labor thi'ough you for our wonderful Savior, mayHis , richest blessings go with you, and may He guide us and keep us allsafe, working to our fullest. In His service.

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