Phillips Woodrow Marjorie 1953 Jamaica

Jamaica dfjrisfiait JlltssionCHURCHES OF CHRIST

MR. & MRS. WOODROW PHILLIPS MISSIONARIES

HALF-WAY-TREE P.O, JAMAICA. B.W.I.WORKING WITH

MR. a MRS. DONALD FREAM.

January 10, 1953

Dear Friends In Christ,

With grateful hearts we received your gift for our work for Christ in Jamaica last week. We wish we could fully express how much we apprecaite yourgiving vîch allows us to remain in this island and preach the gospel, vath-out 3TOU folks at home helping us we could not continue to reach out for souls

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that Jamaica. We need your regular prayershat, » u f "P before these people in the months aheai The

® ''® reaped but we as reapers need strengthS mSî^d In great program for the" salvationof manJcind. Prayer is strength to us so far away from our own land.

able to say that I am doing my full share of the work

hfl^ V • ^ 5®^^°!!' "iesionaries again. Apparently the damage done to myheart ia complete^ healed and we thank God for His goodness in this time ofh« Carol are well also and how happy we are to aUb© together again and working for our wonderful Lord.

leads in the Bible School at the new church on EUetson

A ̂ program of teaching and inspiration and lastfw? ^rgest Bible School attendance. We really believelittle churH3h can soon double in membership and that many more

^ ̂5 baptised believers and

4n» Jdsitang again among the country churches and it is a bless-^ ̂2 A ^ greatest need. Even in thehospital I had forgotten the many naked children- the hunger

sores, sickness and disease that marks theîcan co^tiy peasant. Their only hope is Christ and it thrills us to befew nlLs^L ^ prepare. Ufe holdspeople WHO are so bent with the cares of this world.

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you my^rta^f of gS^f °"®Your servant in Christ,

Wbodrow 'Thillipg

ADDRESS ALL MAIL TO: WOODROW PHILLIPS —915 SOUTH 8TH SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA.

Jlamaka (Elfmtiait jUissioitCHURCHES OF CHRIST

MR. & MRS. WOODROW PHIULIPS MISSIONARIES

HALF-WAY-TREE P.O. JAMAICA. B.W.I.WORKING WITH

MR. a MRS. DONALD FREAM.

MR. » MRS JAMES

January 12, 1953

Harrold i'-icFarland

Mission Services

Willernie jMinn.

Dear Brother McFarland:

I am in receipt of your form letter and statementsent to all missionaries through their forwarding agentsconcerning the costs of engravings for the Missionary PrayerCalander and Calanders ordered by missionaries.

according to your statement we owe Mission Services|7«50yfor engravings which check has been forwarded byIra^^eWelt, our forwarding agent. However if you willcheck your records you will find that I paid for theengravings for the Calander with a check dated July 21, 1952and sent to you at the same time we submitted our pictures.We thought from you^'previous advertising that this wasthe procedure you desired.

Mr. and Mrs. Herget and Mr-and Mrs. Fream also paidfor their engravings at the time of sending the desiredpictures and have also been billed for them a second time.However their forwarding agents did not go ahead andsubmit a second check in payment.

We hope the matter can be.cleared by your previousrecords. Please accept the second' check (dated in Dec.from Mrs, De'Welt) as a gift for iie excellent servicesyou are rendering for the cause ofslndependent DirectSupport Missions. We only wrot^ofN^he matter that youmight correct any duplication or billings that may bemade to others also.

Our prayers attend you as you continue to serveour Master in such a fine manner.

We are happy to say that our work in Jamaica isprogressing daliy and thankful also for the many prayersthat have aided in my recovery that I can again assumemy full share of work in this field.

God keep you.

Your servant in Christ,

Woodrow PhillipsADDRESS ALL MAIL TO: WOODROW PHILLIPS —915 SOUTH 8TH SAN JOSE. CALIFORNIA.

Jantiary 26» 1955

Woodrow PhilllpaHalf-way Tree Poet Office ,JaioQlca» British West Xndiee

Dear Brothsr Phillips:

I have carefully checked our records and find thnt youare correct re^rding the statcsnent which we sent jrou inregard to cali'idar engravings# I an sorry for this mistakeand I am glad thnt you called it to our attention. V/e arewilling t6 accent extra payment which you isade aa a giftfor our work but I «o not desire to feel obligated in thismanner* so ws will be glad to return the ̂ ock if ycu soy ao<

I am glad to have word that you have recovered sufficientlyto be working again and that the bord has blessed you so thatyou are able to have strength to bo about again. We have remembered you in prayer and continue to do so* I4ny Ood blessand keep you*

Sincerely yours*.

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MR. a MRS. WOODROW PHIU.IPS MISSIONARISS

HAL.F-WAY-TREE P.O. JAMAICA. B.W.I.WOBKINO WITH

MR. a MRS. OONALO PREaM.

MR. a MRS. JAMES HERGET

January 26, 1953

Beloved Co-vrorkers for Christ,

WE ARE THANKFUL for your love and help in the vrorkof the Lord in Jamaica. May G-od bless you.

THE DARK SHADOW of another heart attack has a^ain fallenupon our home, Thursday night we carried him back tohis hospital bed on a stretcher. He Is a little betternow, and has not used the oxygen tank since yesterday,but is still very ill. He needs your prayers.

WE ARE CARRYING- ON with the work. Tuesday evening weare continuing with our women's classes, where I teachIhllipplans. Thursday evening Carol Herget and I arebeginning a women's class at the Elletson Road church, jam enjoying my new work as Bible School Superintendentat that church, and am glad to report a steady increasein attendance each Sunday, As soon as Woodrow is able,he plans to carry on his classes by means of taperecorder until he is able to be back in the classroom.

THE REST OF THE FAMILY is well. We have escaped theflu 60 far. I have malaria again, but have taken acourse of the new drug, "Daraphrln", so should beall right soon, since I caught it before it got a goodstart in my system,

FLANS FOR AN AfRIL FURLOUGH have to be changed and wewill have to wait until Woodrow Is able to m^ke the trir.Our tentative plans are for a year from this April.

PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW,

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Yours in His matchless service,

Marjorle Phillip^

ADDRESS ALL MAIL TO: WOODROW PHILLIPS—SIS SOUTH 8TH SAN JOSE. CALIFORNIA.

^famaica (Eljmliait jHissianCHURCHES OF CHRIST


HALF-WAY-TREE P.O. JAMAICA. B.W.I.

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WORKING WITH

MR. St MRS. DONALD FREAM.

MR. a MRS JAMES HESGET

February 8, 1953

Greetings to all our friends in the Homeland.

BRIGHT HOFES are taking the place of shattered dreams,and we are looking towards the future with renewedcourage- Days of victory lie ahead, and we are lookingforward to another year of service in Jamaica. The pasttwo years have been years of real accoaipliahment, and wefeel that they have been well spent. The churches arestanding more firmly than ever before, the JamaicaBible Seminary will soon be graduating four students,andthe new school building stands as a realization of one, y . 4 'of our fondest hopes. ^

THE HEART THAT DID NCT BREAK is still pumping faithmiy ̂on, a little stronger each day. Since his last heartattack three weeks ago, Woodrow has regained his strengthsomewhat, feels prett/ well, and has but to be patientand give his heart a chance again. Our plans for anApril furlough have had to be changed. We hope thatwa nay be able to take our furlough when our co-workers ^the Freams return in the fall, ^ ̂ ̂ ̂ ^

THE FOUR LITTLE FHILLIFS' and Mother are well. TheMalaria se^ma to have left me at last and I feel aplen--d}ld. Baby Carol Is healthy and strong and a real . . .Joy to all of US- She will soon be three months old. ^

WE ARE THANKFUL for your friendship and help-God bless you-

Yoiors and His,

Marjorie Fhlllips

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MR. Be MRS. WOODROW PHtLl-IPS MISSIONARIKS


Harrold McFarland

Mission Services

Wlllerniej Minn,

Dear Brother McFarland:

April 7, 1953

WORKING WITH

MR. & MRS. DONALD FREAM.

MR. 6c MRS JAMES HERGET

Thanks for your recent letter and your new contribution cardenclosed. Also thanks for the latest. "Directory of ChristianMissions." Two corrections are needed under No, 19 JAMICACHRISTIAN MISSION; 1, Woodrovj and Mar jorie Phillips (91? South

8th St. San Jose, Calif.) Not ûst 8th St.2. James and Carol Herget (Box 162 Elizabethton, Tenn.) Not

First Christian Church,

In the March 21st issue of the Christian Standard, Just received by us, you have an item concerning Brother and SisterCliford Edwards, native workers here in Jamaica, Brother McFarland, with all our hearts/we believe Bro. Sdvrards has a rightto advertise in any manner that he sees fit, but we do object toanyone other than missionaries directly associated with theJAMAICA CHRISTIAN MISSION acivertising under that name. The onlyforeign address for the JAIÎCA CHRISTIAN MISSION is HALF-VIAY-TREEP.O. Jamaica, B.W.I. We wish you would make a correction of thisrecent advertisment on behilf of Bro. Edwards. The address ofthe Jamaica Christian Missiôn is not Ewarton P.O. and Brother andSister Edwards are not missionaries directly associated with themission, but rather native [workers in their own land, even asthere are many other native workers in Jamaica.

Bro. Clifford is a good worker. He helps us in our Seminaryin two classes and preaches'amcjng the native churches, performingbaptisms and weddings for many \f them. We are all behind him inevery way and do not wany anyoneN/bo misconstrue this letter to thecontrary. However, since the entire advertising effort, responsibilities, aid to native leaders etc. is paid by monies sent tothe three missionary families\listed under the JAMAICA Gt-:RISTIANMISSION we feel it is unfair for Bro^ Edwards to advertise underthat name since he bears none df the] expenses or responsibilitiesinvolved. The Jamaica Cliristian Mission, of which Donald Freamis trustee, provides Bro. Edwards ̂ use entirely free of cost tohimself, paying all taxes etc. on>fthe property where he lives, andwe have upon occasion aided him inôther ways. We will continueto do so and will work in closest c^p^ration,_-but jaise cannot allowanyone other than those missionaries directly associated togetherand aiding in the financial burdens to use the name JAMAICACHRISTIAN MISSION.

ADDRESS ALL MAIL TOs WOODROW PHILLIPS—flIS SOUTH 8TH SAN JOSE. CALIFORNIA.

Harrold McFarland

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WORKING WITH

MR. & MRS. DONALD FREAM.

MR. & MRS. JAMES HERGET

I hope Brother McFarland that you will understJMId ourposition in this matter and that a printed correction can bemade. Brother Fream will without doubt see you at the NorthAmerican convention and you can talk with him, and perhapsany further explanation can be made at that time if thisletter leaves any questions in your mind. I am sending a copyof this correspondence to Brother Fream.

All clothing shipped to Bro. Edwards must be clearedthrough the Postal customs by us and we do that gladly forhim without charge of any kind.

Keep up the good work you are doing for IndependentDirect Support Missions.

We are also sending along some news items from thisfield.

May God give you grace and strength for all things.

Your brother in Clirist,

Woodrow Phillips

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ADDRESS ALL MAIL TO s WOODROW PHILLIPS —SIS SOUTH 8TH SAN JOSE. CALIFORNIA.

DO YOU KNOW?

* THAT (in the two years we have been in Jamaica) OVER 1100 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN BAPTIZEDINTO CHRIST, Hundreds have been added to the church who were already baptizjed believers, and there have been several thousand confessions of faith and consecration,

^ THAT 12 lOUNG MM are being trained to preach the gospelto their own people at an average post of less than$300,00 a year per each student. That we need fortytrained native evangelists to carry on the woidc ofChrist in this island.

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« THAT Wtm^S mrnmi classes have been held regularlyto train the women of the church to know Christ better

and to have a more wholesome Christian home life.

« THAT m H/kVE CONmJGTED A CORRESPGNDENCB SCHOOL for nat

ive Christians with over 20O enrolled in the courses on'*The Church Revelled in the Scriptures** and *<An Introduction to Bible Study. **

« THAT OVER EIGHT Wii CHURCHES have been established inthe past two years and many mission points opened up'where the poaching of the sijn-pie New Testament gospel was done for the first time.

« THAT (since the hurricane of 1950) TM BUILDINGS HAVE BEEN CC^TRUCTED or had maiorrepai^ra, and several others have been improved. ^Hiat a good permanent buildingsuitable for the couhtry churches can be ccxistructed for $1000.00 including thesecuring of the land.

^ THAT SPECIAL REACHING DAIS have been set aside all overthe island when many churches have gathered toother tareceive instruction in chui*ch doctrine. THAT \ on thissmall island) ME ft\VE PERSONiiLLf TRAVELED OVSl 20,000 •MILES ih'preaching, teaching, baptizing, counseling,laboring, and pleading for the souls of men and wtmien.

* THAT (in spite of Malaria fever, dysentery, hard work,fatigue from the tropical summers) WE HAVE LEARNED TOLOVE THIS ISL/iND AND ITS PEOPLE and if God gives usstrength, we desire to remain here for more years of •••mdssionary service.

* THAT WE ARE MTIRBLI DEPENDANT UpON GOD THROUGH lOUR SUPPORT. No mission boardhas financed our coming. That we have faith in our God and in you as His people toprovide our needs and to give us the funds to continue to preach, teach, travel,build, and live in Jamaica.

* THAT NEITHER MARJORIB NOR MYSELF HAVE A "LIVING LINK" CHURCH, nor has our babyCaroli Many small pledges from many churches and individuals have kept ua on thefield. YUBA CITf, CALIFORNIA Chtirch of Christ is "Living Link for our son Woody,Central Christian Church, BRISTOL, TENNESSEE, (Independant Missionaiy Society) is"Living Link** for our daughter Patty, and Eastside Chiirch of Christy TUHLOCK, CALIFORNIA is "Living Link" for Stevie.

* THAT YOUR PRAYERS ARE OUR POWER TO SERVE GOD IN THIS ISLAND. !ihat your support isthe life blood of our activities here. That your partnership with us in the gospelin Jamaica will bear fluit for YDUR ETMNAL REWARD.

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TEIAGHING THE CHURCHES

WOODROW PHILLIPS - 915 SOUTH Sbh STREET - SAN JOSE, CAUECRNIA

THIKD MILEPOST OF EERVICENEWS FROM THE PHILLIPS FAMILY

Greetings to all our Christian friends at home I

HALF-WAY-TREE P.O. JAMAICA, B.W.I

THIS MONTH BEGINS OUR THIRD YEAR IN JAMAICA. We thank God for the oppo?rbunity He hasgiven to us to serve in this needy mission fields How thankful we are too that theJamaican government granted us another yearns extension on our visa.

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lOU HAVE PUIED AN IMPORTAKT PART In all our mission-

ary activity® Without your prayers and your financial support we cannot remain here to preach the unsearchable riches of Ch^dst^ It is our earnest pray-

! er that you irill continue to aid us to help the help-, less find the Christ of God and His salvation,

1 WE NOW HAVE ADDED RESPONSIBILITIES. Donald and Max-ine Fream have returned to the United States for fur^lough. With their going, our work and responsibilities have increased. Unfortunately, our mailinglist and theirs were mixsd and some of you accidently

received their news letter asking you to send ftinds to their address in Moore Haven,Florida. Both we and the Freams are sorry as it may have confused you.

PliBASE SEND all fioids for us and our work addressed to:

WOmm PHILLIPS WDODROW PHILLIPS

915 SOOTH Sbh ST. (St HALF-WAY-TREE P.O.SAN JOSE, a\LIF. JAMAICA, B.W.I.

Ws receive funds addressed in this way, but hone addressed only to the Jamaica Christian Mission. Ws statethese facts that it might be clear to all our supporters and to any who desire to have a part in our laborsfor Christ in Jamaica.

WOODROW IS ABLE TO WORK AGAIN and is busy making plansfor the new school semester to begin in May. He is theDean of the school, and responsible for its classes andstudents. It is a fruitful ministry as each week these ;preacher boys go out and win their own people for Christ.;

FIELDS OF SERVICE

THE FIPJ5T UNIT of the new school building is Hearing conpletion, and we and the Herrr -gets are trying to finance the remaining material necessary to see the Job done. Whata blessing chis school is to the Chs'istians in Jamaica and to the future growth of theChurches of Christ. We ask your prayers for our students that they might be "God*sYoung Men'' in their own land.

WE HAVE ENJOYED OUR FIRST TWO YEARS OF SERVICE HEREl There have been many heartaches;many difficixlties; times when no funds were on hand for the work to be done; times tooof financial blessing; hours of sorrow and of tears; weary days vJien Ms0.aria fever orother diseases ravaged our bodies; nights of Joy when the gospel found a ready • re*-sponse. But throii^ things we have placed our lives in the care of God and havelearned to say and believe, "all things work together for good to those vJio love God."

NOW WITH' THE FREAMS ON FURLOUGH, and with ourselves and the Hergets needing addedstrength, we ask your prayers each day for us here In Jamaica. We thank each of youwho have supported us. God bless you all.

April 1953WOODROW AND LiARJORIE PHILLIPS .

PATTY, WOODY, STEVIE, AND CAROL

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Woodrov Philllve

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Dear Woodrovt

Tiank you for ofllllng my ettentlon to the Directoryfflletakee Khich 1 will be heppy to ohenge in cubsequent iaBuee*1 am olao i^reteful to you for bringing to icy attention theexact relfitlonnhip which Brother Ddwardo bears to the mlBsicn. • •2 did not intend to convey the irspreoeion thothdvar. ccnncctedin an orgenizotionol Ksy, end I do not believe that llBtingh'm the \toy 2 did vill cauBc yoi: any sericus vroblcTno. Howevariin the interest in accuracy, I will bo glod to not uoe thenftn?e, Jrmeicp Christian Micoioi^ in reporting hia -work# I believethat a correction of the item which wc printed would crcot moredoubtr- than it would settle the ^rcbleD,end I will not printsuch unless you advise me to do oo#

, Sincerely ycure.

Harrold HoFerlond

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Greetings to all our Christian friends at homei

HALF-V/AY-TREE P.O. JAMAICA, B.W.I

THIS MONTH BEGINS OUR THIRD YEAR IN JAI^1j\ICA, We thank God for the opportunity He hasgiven to us to serve in this needy mission field. How thankful we are too that theJamaican government granted us another year's extension on our visa.

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YOU HAVE PLAYED AN IMPORTANT PART in all our missionary activity. Without your prayers and your financial suppoi*t we cannot remain here to preach the unsearchable riches of Christ«. It is our earnest pray-

' er that you will continue to aid us to help the help-. less find the Christ of God and His salvation.

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WE NOW HAVE ADDED RESPONSIBILITIES. Donald and Max-ine Fream have retrnvied to the United States for furlough, With their going, our work and responsibilities have increased. Unfortunately, our mailing

I list and theirs were mixed and some of you accidentlyreceived their news letter asking you to send funds to their address in Moore Haven,Florida, Both we and the Freains are sorry as it may have confused you.

PLEASE SEND all fundsWOODROW PHILLIPS915 SOUTH 8th ST.SAN JOSE, C/iLIF.

for us and our work addressed to: iWOODROW PHILLIPS !

OR HALF-WAY-TREE P.O,JAtiAIGA, B,W.I,

We receive funds addressed in this way, but hone addressed only to the Jamaica Christian Mission, We statethese facts that it might be clear to all our supporters and to any vdio desire to have a part in our laborsfor Christ in Jamaica,

WOODROW IS ABLE TO WORK AGAIN and is busy making plansfor the new school semester to begin in May, He is theDean of the school and responsible for its classes andstudents. It is a fruitful ministry as each week thesepreacher boys go out and win their own people for Christ. FIELDS OF SERVICE

THE FIRST UNIT of the new school building is nearing completion, and we and the Her-gets are trying to finance the remaining material necessary to see the job done. Whata blessing this school is to the Christians in Jamaica and to the future growth of theChurches of Christ, We ask your prayers for our students that they might be "God'sYoung Men" in their own land,

WE HAVE ENJOYED OUR FIRST TWO YEARS OF SERVICE HEREl There have been many heartaches;many difficulties; times when no funds vrere on hand for the work to be done; times tooof financial blessing; hours of sorrow and of tears; weary days when Malaria fever orother diseases ravaged our bodies; nights of joy when the gospel found a ready ■ response, But through all things we have placed our lives in the care of God and havelearned to say and believe, "all things work together for good to those who love God."

NOW WITH' THE FRK'iMS ON FURLOUGH, and vri.th ourselves and the Hergets needing addedstrength, we ask your prayers each day for us here in Jamaica, We thank each of youvrtio have supported us, God bless you all,

WOODROW i\ND JIARJORIE PHILLIPSPATTY, V/OODY, STEVIE, ;JID CAROLApril 1953

DO YOU KNOW?* THAT (in the two years we have been in Jamaica) OVER 1100 PBOPIjE Hi'^VE BEEN BAPTIZED

INTO CHRIST, Hundreds have been added to the church who were already baptized believers, and there have been several thousand confessions of faith and consecration.

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* THAT 12 YOUNG MEM are being trained to preach the gospelto their own people at an average cost of less than$300.0(5 a year per each student. That we need fortytrained native evangelists to carry on the work of(^ist in this island,

* THAT WOMEN'S EVENING CUSS^ have been held regularlyto train the women of the church to know Christ betterand to have a more idiolesome Christian home life.

« THAT WE HAVE CONDUCTED A CQRRESPCS^DENGB SCHOO£« for native Christians with over 200 enrolled in the courses on"Hie Church Revealed in the Scriptures" and ''An Intro^duction to Bible Study,"

•N> that 0VEE EIGHT NEW CHURCHES have been established • in

the past two years and many mission points opened up'^diere the preaching of the siia-lOLe Hew Testament gospel was done for the first time.

* THAT (since the hurricane of 1950) TM BUILDINGS HAVE BEEN CCaiSTRUCTBD or had majorrepairs, and several others have been isQxroved. That a good permanent buildingsuitable for the country churches can be constructed for $1000.00 including thesecuring of the land.

* THAT SPECIAL TEACHING OAIGS have been set aside T overthe island many churches have gathered together toreceive instruction in church doctrine. THAT ( on thissmall island) WE HAVE PERSONiiLLY TItlVELED OVER 20,000 •MITiES in* preaching, teaching, baptizing, counsel!^,laboring, and pleading for-the souls of men and women.

* THAT (in spite of Malaria fever, dysentery, hard work,fatigue from the tropical summers) HE HAVE LEARNED TOLOVE THIS ISLiiND AND ITS PEOPLE and if God gives usstrength, we desirC to remain here for more years of •BiBsionary service.

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* THAT ̂ ARE ENTIRELY DEPMDANT UPCN GOD THROUGH YOTR SUPPOIT. No mission boardhas financed our coning, Hiat we have faith in our God and "in you as His people toprovide our needs and to give us the funds to continue to preach, teach, travel,build, and live in Jamaica.

* THAT ipiITHER MARJQRIE N(»l MIBELP HAVE A "LIVING LINK" CHURCH, nor has our babyCarol; Many sman pledges from many chtirches and individuals have kept us on thefield. YUBA CITY, CALIFORNIA Church of Christ is 'Ujiving Link for our son Woody,Central Chidstian Church, BRISTOL, TENNESS^, (Independant Missionary Society) is"Living Link" for our daughter Patty, and Eastside Church of Christ, TURLOCK, CALIF-OEiNIA is "Living Link" for Stevie.

* THAT pUR PRAYHIS ARE OIR POWER TO SERVE GOD IN THIS ISLi\ND. That your support isthe life blood of our activities here. Hiat your partnership with us in the gospelin Jamaica will bear fruit for YOUR ETERNAL RENi\RD.

NOODROW PHILLIPS - 915 SOUTH Sfch STREET - SAN JOSE, CALIECRNIA

Jamaica Ollimiian ^MissionCHURCHES O F CHRIST



May 103 19^3

WORKING WITH

MR. & MRS. OONALO FREAM.

MR. a MRS JAMES HERGET

Dear friends in Christ,

OREpiNgs in the Saviour's name„' I pray that this7 en;Ioying God's blessings and happyin the Master's service,

SUiv&CER Is upon us, and the Sumraer term of theseminary has just begun. IVoodrow is able to teachonce more, as vrell as preach and carry his otherduties as before. How v/e rejoice in God's mercyiHe IS feeling well and strong now, and yet v;e allrealize that he must not exceed his limitations ofstrength, V/ith so many pressing duties, though, itis hard not to do more than he should. VJhile ourco-yorkps, the Freams, are on furlough, they arehoping to recruit another couple for the worls: here,This would be a real help,

m HAVE PREPARED a folder of ten missionary storiesfor use xn Vacation Bible School or Sunday School.XI you yill T'/rite to us, we will send you a set foryour school, "V/e can also send you a Jamaican coconutbank if you request it. Allov; about one monthfrom the time you write, for the mails are ratherslow v;hen sending boat mail,

AGCS^T OUR HEARTY TIIAiflCS for the interest and helpyou have expressed on our behalf here. Only Godcan tell v^hat your support has meant through the years,but, thank God, some day it \ixll all be toldi

DAVID LIVIHGSTom ONCE SAID, "God only had one Son,and He was a missionary." We are so hapoy for theprivilege of laboring for Christ as missionarieshere in Jamaica. May God help us to be more likethat greatest Missionary of alii

GOD BLESS YOU.

Yours-and Christ's,

d/tejdrie PhillipsV/oodrow

ADDRESS ALU MAIL TO; WOODROW PHILLIPS—915 SOUrH 8TH SAN JOSE. CALIFORNIA.

\JVOLUME ̂ N0> 6 JUNE

FIRST UNIT OF SEMINARY NEARING

COMPLETION

With heart-felt joy we are able toannoiince that the second week inJuly the first unit of the JamaicaBible Seminary should be completed<

Your missionaries and seminary students have worked for thirteenmonths on this building and we arejustly proud of its completion.

The building is of concrete blockand steel construction and is aliving monument to our faith inthe future of the Churches of Christ in Jamaica. In this building we are now training thirteenyoung men for the ministry of thegospel and soon we expect to expand our student body.

Sometime after Bro. and Sis, Preamreturn from the United States wewill be inviting each of you tothe dedication of the new Seminary.

FREAMS ARE BUSY WINI^IING FRIENDSFOR JAMAICA

Brother and Sister Fream v/ritethat they have been visiting manychurches in the eastern part ofthe United States to tell them ofthe progress of the gospel in Jamaica. They have already traveled thousands of miles to make new

friends for the missionary activity carried on by the Churches ofChrist in Jamaica.

Every church in Jamaica should befaithfully remembering Bro. andSis. Fream in your prayers for they are traveling these many milesthat you might receive the gospel,

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ATTEND CHURCH EVERY SUNDAY THISQUARTER

MAKE JULY - AUGUST - SEPTEMBER

PERFECT ATTEimANCE MOtlTHS

-LET CHRIST BLESS YOUR LIFE!

HEAVEN IS OUR GOAL

Paul says in the book of Hebrev/s,"For he looked for a city whichhath foundations, whose builder andmaker is God."

The great patriarch, Abraham, byfaith looked far beyond his own time and seeing the power of the Almighty placed perfect trust in Godand set his hope not on the thingsof this life but upon Heaven,

We need the same un-vravering faithtoday. Perhaps the reason our Christianity is often so weak is that we have forgotten our goal.When you don't have enough work,money, food, clothing, or shelter,the things of this life seem verybig and many men i-jill trade theirhope of hoaven for a few acres ofland or a few povmds in the bank.Many will forsake the Sianday services to work in the field, builda house, plant a cultivation orjust entertain a friend. You haveforgotten your goal.

Nothing in this life is worth onesquare foot of heaven. All thekings and princes of earth don'thave enough wealth or power tomake sure they will enter there.If you are forsaking the church orif you have never taken Christ asyour Saviour and become a memberof His church you need to catch avision of your goal. Heaven iseternal life, eternal peace, joy,


MOUNTAIN VIEW CHURCH OP CHRISTDEDICATES NEW CHURCH COTTAGE

On Sunday May 31st, the Church ofChrist on Mountain View Ave# inKingston dedicated their new churchcottage to the service of God.Bro. Levy who is minister of thechurch had led in the building ofthis new home located in a strategic part of the city. A lot largeenough to accomodate the churchbuilding as vroll as the cottagewas purchased and.in the near future the Mountain View church alsoplans the erection of a new churchedifice.

Bro. and Sis. Hepburn of the YorkSt. Church of Christ, where Bro.Hepburn is Elder, assisted in thededication. Bro. Phillips hadplanned to be present but was illthat Sunday,

The church at Mountain View asksyour continued prayers as they arebuilding for Christ in Jamaica,They are to be commended by allthe brethren for the faith and energy shown in completing theirministers cottage and in their plans for serving Christ in even agreater way in their community,

Preams winning Friends (cont.)Sister Pream is holding a DailyVacation Bible School in Coliambus,Ind. during part of June whileBro. Pream is speaking to churchesin Arkansas and Missouri, The last week of June they will both beable to be together again and Bro.Pream will speak to churches inthe state of Oklahoma and will visit his mother t^o lives in thatstate.

Both Bro. and Sis. Pream again send their greetings to all the Churches and Christians in Jamaicaand are eagerly looking forv/ard toreturning to this island to continue their missionary v/ork.

God is blessing their ministry.Your prayers are their power. Letus all keep them bonstantly beforethe throne of grace while they arein America, KEEP PRAYING.

sHeaven is our Goal (cont.)

and service before the throne ofGod. It knows no sorrow, pain ordeath. Its glories are beyond the*Imagination or comprehension ofman. This is the goal of everyborn again Christian.

God has promised Heaven to all those who obey His son Jesus Christ,

I know every one desires to go toHeaven, but have you done anythingto make Heaven your goal? .Haveyou made any preparation to enterHeaven? No one v;ho is going on atrip to a foreign country goeswithout making adequate preparation, Yet some folks seem to thinkthat they are going to get intoHeaven without any preparation atall.

You must hear the gospel messageand believe that Christ died foryour sins. You must turn from sinfor it v/ill keep you out of Heavenand you must be baptized that youmight be "born of the water and theSpirit." Then and only then are"you prepared for Heaven.

Having made preparation you mustnow "press on toward the goal ofthe high calling in Christ Jesus."Ckice having chosen Christ you cannot turn your back upon Him without losing sight of your goal. Byprayer to God, by study of His HolyWord, by consecration to His Churchyou can lift your eyes above theworld and look Heavenward,

What a blessing to see as Isaiah ofold, "The throne high and liftedup," and the glory of God upon it.What a priviledge to view with thebeloved Apostle John the streets ofpure gold and the city that knowsno night, V/ith Abraham we can say"We look for a city without founda-tl6ns-a city beyond the abilitiesof man to create-a city of righteousness and purity-a city for theredeemed and only for the redeemed,whose builder and maker is God,

Heaven is our goal. Ifeve faith inGod. Keep your eyes and your heartaffections on that clestial city.

NEWS PROM THE CRURCHES

Please send in all reports by thetenth of the month so that they canbe published in the paper.

ALBION MOUNTAIN During May we hadone confession of faith. We alsobegan a Living for Jesus group. Weare praySng for all the missionaries.

BEECHER TOWN One confession and onereceived into fellowship. We havebeen gathering stones for a new building, The heavy rains preventedmany of our services as we don'thave a good building.

BELFIELD PEN Three baptized intoChrist and four received in fellowship. We also had five confessionsof faith. We are getting out stoneshoping to begin a new building inAugust.

BELLAIR We are gathering thatch torepair our booth. The church sendsgreetings to Bro. Fream and family.We are asking for some help in thepreaching in our church.

BLUE MOUNTAIN We have begun toshingle our new church building. Weare praying for Bro. Phillips andtrusting the Lord to bring Bro. Fream back safely. Bro. R.A, Walkervisited us, Prdise God for him.We would be glad to receive a visitfrom Bro. Herget,

CARLTON Three confessions and one

came in fellowship from another church. We were glad for the visitof student Lewis and the brethrenfrom Albion Mountain. We are planning an early baptism,

COXVJj.IN We are working on the building but the rain has held us back.Eight services were held during May.

DIAMOND One confession. One of ourcouples was married this month. OurBible school is getting along well.We have started the flooring of ovrmission,

EDEN Twelve confessions of faith

and four baptized into Christ. Wealso received three in fellowship.We have nearly completed a building

at Eden. We are asking for a visitfrom our missionaries and prayingfor them.

FORT GEORGE Vfe held eight servicesbut the rain washed out many we hadplanned.

GAYLE SPRINGS One confession. Wehave carried most of the stone

needed to fill up the inside of thechurch. We are praying, for all ourmissionaries,

GOSHEN We were very glad for thevisit of Bro. VJalker and we had awonderful sermon from the preacher.

GUAVA GROUND Three confessions. Weare ready to floor our building.The rally was well attended in spite of the heavy rain. We are th-nakful to hear from Bro. Fream andV7ill continue to pray for all ourmissionarios,

RAMILTON MOUNTAIN Sixteen confess

ions. One recGived in fellowship.Vfe ask you to remember us in prayer in Hamilton Mountain.

LLUIDAS VALE A part of the building has been repaired. We werevery glad for the visit of Bro.R.A. Walkor. We hope he will soonbe back with us. The church isglad Bro. Phillips is better. Wethank God for the good letter fromBro. Fream in the Jamaica Christian,

LOW GROUND Bro. Gayle who v;as vorygood in helping with this work isvery sick and has to go to the Dr.He needs yoior sincere prayers,

LUCKY VALLEY We are cutting outlumber for a new"building. We heldfour special meetings vrith manycoming for prayer but they have notcontinued so we request your prayers. V/e are glad, to know Bro. andSis, Fream arrived in the UnitedStates safely and that our othermissionarios are still on the jobfor tho Lord.

MERRYLAND Four confessions. More-land Bible school now has 56 scholars, We are getting a new churchspot in tho Key.

WiCCA TREE One confession. We areplanning a baptism ̂ or the month ofJuly, We are looking forward tothe rebuilding of a new church. Weare happy to hear of the recovoryof Bro. Phillips,

MOUNTAIN VIEW (Kingston) Five werebaptized into Christ and five received, into fellowship, V/e havecompleted our phurch cottage, Bro,and Sis, Herget paid us a visit.One confession was made at our baptism and \i/as baptized the same hour,

MUSE Twenty eight confessions. Therain washed out many services* •SISTER H/iRRIS DIED IN TliE FAITtl....Sis. Dina and Bro. Smiley are stillsick, Bro, Johnson visited the hos-pitaj. in Linstead and prayed forthe sick.

PEDRO RIVER . Vfe were thankful forthe visit of minister Morris, OurBible School is moving along fine.We are glad for the Living for Jesusin Pedro River,

PHJiIjISBURGH. We Are planning tostart our church building,. We areasking for special prayers from ourmissionaries. We missed the teaching of Bro, Lindo during the rain,

RICHMOND PARK We are planning ameeting to raise funds to repairour roof. May God bless you andkeep you all, -

SPANISH TOWN Ti^enty services holdin May,

WHITEHALL Bro, Se\i7ell married onecouple in April, We were glad tohoar from Bro, and Sis, Froam andalso to hoar that Bro, Phillips hasrecovered from his illness and isagain helping to win Jamaica forChrist,

YOUR BIBLE EVERY DAY

THE WOMEN'S CORNER

In I Cor. 1^;3^ we read, "Let yourwomen keep silent in the churches."There have been many things saidand wtitten about the teaching of|Paul on this matter and it is thebelief of the Church of Christ thatthe Scripture teaches that womenare to be silent. Usually we applythis to women preaching and teaching men v;hich is no doubt the burden of Paul's teaching.

However, we would like to apply it^ little further than women keepingsilent where preaching is concernedThe Scripture says to KEEP SILENT!

Many times while visiting in someof the Churches of Christ through-jout Jamaica we have found.that women are doing anything but keepingsilent. There is a constant mur-:muring, a shuffling of feet and I'/a-Iking up and doi'm, and a sudden'shout that shows anything but the:filling of the Holy Spirit, When:a woman shouts out and convulsivelyshakos her whole body until it dis-iturbs the i')hole. congregation, sheis not filled with the Holy Spirit,

The Scripture says that women areto be SILEHTl If a v;oman will ke-eip the conm^andment of the Lordshe will in no way make any kind ofdisturbing sound but will sit quietly listening to the message andperhaps occasionally breathe a quiet amen.

The Scriptures teach us that thefruit, or the sign of the Holy Sp-jirit in a Christian's life is a{quiet,meek, huiable spirit, full of{self control. Sometimes your mi- ■Isslonarles are Introduced after a'service to the "sisters" of the: congregation and we become ai.are'of the fact that some of those veryv/omen had a few moments before disturbed the quiet Holy Spirit of theLord Jesus during tho invitationservice. Wo are led to believethat they are not filled with theSpirit of Christ but need teachingfrom the Elders of the Church wiioseresponsibility it is to keep orderand as Paul says, "command to beunder obedience,"

LET TtlE WOMEN KEEP SILENT!

I

■ (pO/Yjn" A HEAVENLY CROWN "

Hasn't .the Coronation season been exciting? Your missionaries have been asthrilled as anyone over the lovely f3.ags,lights, and decorations that hs-ve brightened the towns and villages throioghout Jamaica, It certainly is wnderful to celebrate the crowning of a Queen. I supposeeach one of us has thought what a thrill itwould be to have been there to help withthe croT/ning of. the Queen,

Young People, have you ever consideredhow much greater it would be to crown theLord Jesus King of-your life? If we loveHim we will do that very thing and obey Himin all of His commandments. The time willnever come vdien the subjects of the BritishEmpire will wear a crown with the Queen,-God's Word tdlls us that we will vreaf a'crown when we 37eign with our King, "Be ThouFaithful unto death and' I will give thee acrown of Life." Rev. 2:10. And again, "Blessed is the man who endureth temptation forwhen he is tried hd shall rdceivo'a crownof life which the Lord has promised to" themwho love Him," James 1:12

, ■ ■ AYou or I will never wear the royal -croTm

of the British Empire, but if we remainfaithful to our Lord and King, we will someday reign \-flth Him and wear a cro;m of fargreater value than any earthly crov/n. Towear-a crown with Christ - to have Himplace it upon our head as we kneel beforeHis throne in the day of judgement, will bea joy greater than any we have ever known.

Are you preparing for the great Coronation Day when Christ will crown His servants? Are"you walking in the steps of theMaster and have your garments been washedin the blood of the Lamb? The day willcome when each one of us will stand beforethe judgement throne of God to receiveeither a crown or a sentence of eteinaldeath. The day is coming, young people -.PREPARE FOR THAT DAY. Accept Christ asyour Saviour, be baptized for the remissionof 'your siris 'arid walk daily in the Christian pathway,

• If you have strayed in sin away from theLord Josus, re^nt, and walk again with. Him

" WIN- ANOIHEa FOR CHRIST. THIS MONTH "

Young People,- w© are not working as weshould be I The time is short and souls aredying without Christ, It is time to getbusy for the Lord and win souls for Him,

This month we are urging every Christiaiyoung person to v/in some soul for Christ.This means that you will have to WORK!

First of all, ■speak to several peopleabout giving their lives to Christ, Ofthose you speak to, choose the one vdiom yovthink is the most interested and then prayfor that person. Pray-in the morning, inthe evening and at night, faithfully, andthen continue to talk to that person and 'bring him to church s'ervice. At the end oithe month you should certainly have won hii.for Christ.

We want to laiow of your success. If yetwin someone to Christ during the next montl-and if that person is baptized, we vmmt to.knov/ about it. Write to us and tell usabout it and perhaps we can share your joywith others by printing your letter in thifpaper. We are on serious business.for.theKli^G and as good subjects of His wo must biwinning others for His Kingdom,•

mn ANOTHER SOUL FOR JESUSWIN ANOTHER SOUL TODAY '

ANOTH SOUL'FOR JESUS• AS YOU GO ALONG LIFE'S WAY,

" jmaoii BIBLE 'SMNARY SIGN FUND

Last month we announced that the LivingFor Jesus groups had decided to purchase anice iron sign for the Jamaica Bible Sem-imry. At the close of last month we had7 shillings in the bank^ We arc happy tosay now that the bank has grown S

Balance on May 10th 7»0 ■Camperdowh LFJ 5»0 ' ' -Calvary LFJ, Kingston 1.0,0

Total in Sign Bank 1.12.0

Several groups have written that they aresaving toward a five shilling offeringfor the sign bank. Keep up the good work!

REMEMBER THY CREATOR IN THE DAYSOF THY YOUTH.

L F J NK'JS NOTES

GUAVA GROUND: Twenty four present thirdweek, rain hindered fourth week. ElevenDaily Bible Readers. We are trying to sendfive shillings for the iron sign, H.Morgan

DIAMOND: One of our members. Sis. Graham issick and we are asking for prayer for her.Record attendance for the month 26, with18 Daily Bible Readers, E, Brown.

BELFIELD PENN: Activities, Bible Study,Help in church work, practice for concert,look about the church yard, visit sick,help others who are unable, come to service,help in services, and take care of l:!Jien forthe Lord's Table, C. Latouche.

(This LFJ is certainly on the job!)

CALVARY, KINGSTON: We held a fine streetmeeting this month with testimonies fromthe young people and a message by studentThompson, Every member of the IJJ has beena Daily Bible Reader this month. We arehappy to send a poiind to the Sign Bank forthe Seminary.

MAY PEN: There was a good report of the LFJin May Pen for last month but somehow itwas lost. We know they are mooting on Sunday afternoons and are getting on well withtheir group. We look forward to their report next month,

PEDRO RIVER: We are very glad for the Living For Jesus group in Pedro. We have nointentions of giving up our group but intend to go on.

ALBION MT,: We have started our LFJ meeting.K, Willshaw. (We are glad to have a new LFJthis month. May the Lord bless you)

NOTICE

Reports sheets for the Jamaica Christianlast month showed two groups who were asking for materials to start the LFJ in theirchurches. Vfe are sorry that these twosheets were lost with the May Pen report,PLEASE, let us know who you were and wewill send the material on to you rightav/ay,

ALSO

Please get your reports in by the tenthof the month. Other young people areanaious to know what you are doing. Ifyou like the paper for LFJ please writeand tell us. There will be new articles

from month to month so don't miss read

ing " LIVING FOR JESUS

DAILY BIBLE READERS

The Banner for this month goes to DIAMONDwho have 18 Daily Bible Readers.

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Special mention is given to Calvary LFJfor having 100 per cent Daily Bible Readers, It is difficult for them to get theBanner for their group is smaller.

READ YOUR BIBLE DAILY * BE A DBR!

PM Pj\LS

Sister Phillips, known as "Aunt Marjorithas begun Pen Pals for the children, andsince some of the LFJ members have writter

letters we would like to print them here."I am an assistant Sunday School teacher.

Also, I am LFJ President. 1 was baptized oithe 6th of April *52. I like people xvho archonest and sincere. I'll be pleased tohear from anyone l6 to 19 years old.

Erma Nelson, Richmond Dis't, Mandeville

"I am a regular member of the LFJ, alsoa Sunday S, scholar. I am 16 years old andhoping to hjar from Pen Pals,Elaine Lewis, Richmond'Dis't, Mandeville

"I consider it a real pleasure to writePen Pals. I try to attend church every Stan-day. I am a regular member of the LFJ, Iam 15 years old.

Mera Nelson, Richmond Dist. Mandeville

TRY THjS

Young People, are you wanting something todo? If there is any fault in the worldthat young people should not have it isL^;2IN]^i Got busy in the church and help

it to grow, having aYouth Choir and give a

] ( Special number in churchservices on Sunday nights.Shake off that lazy feeling and get on the job!

TRY repairing the general outlook of yourchurch yard. Does it havepretty flowers and nicegrass around it? Get together on one day of theweek and do a little digging and planting until youare proud of the looks ofthe yard.

DO YDU KNOW?

Who wrote the Four Gospels?How many Testaments in the Bible?How many Books in the Bible?

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Vnlnrnft 1 .Tunfl, Number 2

A maSAGE FROH THE EDITOR

Hell,o. Boys and Girls!

Here w,e are acrain .v/lth anotherJamaican Junior paper, Ho*j are allof you? Will you soon be havingholidays? V/hat do. you do when youare not going to school? Do youvisit friends or relatives,, or doyou ever take an excursion to thebeach? VTlien you write, tell us allabout what you have been doinglately. Write to us today!

Lovingly,• Aunt Marjorie

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/s Iccfe Sor)<^^y Schoci/. nCI ecLV^ S hoi^& ^(Xirfy OhoOi^hfhuf- Jus / Û^jl3 Ôh'f-You ThV To on lin->€

"rwo VOICES INSIDE ME"i

An old Red Indian once boughtsome things from a white man whokept a store. When he went back tohis home and opened the bundles, hefound money inside one of them.

■ "Good.luck!" thought the old .Red Indian to himself. I will keepthis money. It will buy many moretilings.

He vfent to bed, but he couldnot sleep. All night he was thinking of the money. • Over and overagain he thought, "I will keep it. "I will keep it for my own." But hsomething within him seemed to say,!'No, you must not keep it; thatwould not be right."

Early the next.morning, he wentback to the white man's store. "Hereis the money."- he said. "I foundit." "Why didn't you keep lt?"askedthe storekeeper.

"There are two voices insideme," ansv/ered the" Red IhcLian. "Onesaid, 'Keep it; jôu found it, andthe white man will never know, '■ Thenthe other said, 'Talê it back! -Takeit back! It is not youra. You have .no right- to keep it."

"Tiie tv/o voices inside metalked and talked all night andv/ould not- let me sleep. Nov; the twovoices, will stop talking. Tonight Iwill sleep."

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Tf'j a, $ooj /d'eo../-— for begixmera in

Bible reading to start In the NewTestament. It is easier to read,and it is our guide. It teaches ushow to become Christians, and how tofive after v/e are Christians, TheCild Testament is the background forthe" New. It is easier to understandif we know the New,

TREES IN TI-IE BIBLE(The name of the tree referrGd toin each stanza may bo found byreading tho Biblo verse given.)

1. Planted by a certain nan,This tree was green and tall5But vên the owner looked at it,He saw no fruit at all.

--Luke 13s7

2» The fruit that grows upon thisIs very good to oat 5Its color usually is red,Its taste is very sweet.

—Song of Solomon 283

3. The fruit that grows upon thistree

Is often eaten greenySometimes the branches grow up

straightBut oftentimes they lean.

—Romans 11817

^.Saul rested iJinderncath this treeIn Gibeah far"away,And about 60O other menWere v/ith him on that day.

— I Samuel l^f8 2

PEOPLE OFTHE PAST .

Booker T. V/ashingtonApril 5j 1856

A Negro slave and her littleson in the United States v/alkedfrom the state of Virginia to thestate of V/est Virginia. There theboy, called Booker, found work inthe coal mines and an opportunityto attend olenentary school afterthe work of tho day was done.

At 17, Booker Washingtonentered the Negro school at liamp-toUj Virginia. He rose early inorder to build fires and take careof his janitor*s tasks, so thatthere would bo time for classes.After graduation he became a teacho

Later, he v;as made headmasterof a large school. The school grewand at last education was madeavailable for the negroes of theSouth. He was called, " a goodservant of God and coimtry."

ROY A L

\Âll<bAC—Pen Pal corner for boys

and girls under 1^ years of age.If you are Ik or over, you willfind a Pen Pal corner for you ontho Living for Jesus page.

"tr'^fepcetings in the name of Christ.I am a girl at twelve years old.I an a scholar of the Ardonne Highschool, and am in Form 2. I am adark girl. I love to go to church.I try to bo in Bible School everyV/ednesday evening. The teachertells us about Jesus and we singchoruses.

With lots of love,I am.Your friend,

Margaret Nation1-J- Hannah Street,Allman Tovm P.O.

(Kingston)"{ So glad to hear from you, Margaret. Gome on, Juniors, lot'sshower Margaret with letters.) ̂

" I have been reading the reportsfor a long time, and I really enjoyit very much. But tho Pen Palscorner lot mo feel more happier.Some facts about me are as follows;I attend church every Sunday Ipossible can. yiy hobby is music,sewing, housework. I am also anassistant secretary of our LFJ classand I hope to become a Sunday Schoojteacher. Born Feb. 1^, 19^1, I am12 years old. I hope to find mymailbox bursting with letters fromevcryv/here.

Yours in Christ,Hyacinth V/oodstockBox 68

Richmond, Mandeville(Let us hoar hov; tho Juniors fillyour lotterboxi)

JAMîlCAN JUNIORS?Address us this waysTHE JAM/iICAN JUNIOR,Jamaica Christian Mission,Mrs Marjorie Phillips,Halfway Tree P.O.

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AUQU-3X 195:WHEN ViriLL THE CHURCH GROW?

Acts 6:7 "And the Word of God in-creased5 and tlio number of the disciples MULTIPLIED in Jerusalemgreatlyi and a great company of thepriests were obedient to the faithV

The church of Christ of that firstcentry was a gro'vd.ng church,what a wonderful statement to read,"and the number of disciples multiplied— •" Can you say that forthe congregation where you v7orship?Has the membership multiplied great'ly? Are people flocking to hearthe preaching and eager to seek theLord and obey His Vford?

I am afraid that in most of ourchurches we have difficulty in winning souls and in keeping the attendance high. We cannot truly saythat our churches and members are"multiplying." ' <

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VAiy is this true? We have the samegospel that was preached in theApostles day. We have the same Lor<In the afternoon Bro, Phillips andwho died to save us from our sins,V/e have the same church that Christpurchased with His ov/n preciousblood, VJhat is lacking?

I believe lack the same consecration and zeal that \ias the markof those early Christians, Theywent "everyv-feere" preaching the^''ord. We lack the sane love thatmoved them for God, They v/ere soclose to the cross that its shadow was still a stigma on each believer "vAio was baptied into therisen Lord. We need to return


OUR CHURCH GROWI

SUCCESSFUL DISTxIICT RALLIES tIELD

In the months of July and Augustdistrict rallies have been heldthroughout Jamaica, Mocho, Wlriite-hallg Richmondj Evarton, York St.,and Spanish Town Churches of Christwere 'hosts to the various rallies.

Each Lord's day morning the localchurch had complete charge of thev/orship service and in several ofthe churches students from the Jamaica Bible Seminary brought themorning message.

REMEI'ffiERl

JAMAICA BIBLE SEMINARYGRADUATION EXERCISES

TUESDAY^ OCTOBER 13, 1953

SPECIAL SPEAKSR"FROM AMERICAPLAN NOW T O. ATTEND I

Bro, Horgot taught the' men and Sis,Phillips and Sis. Ilerget held special classes for the women present.

At the evening services both Bro.Phillips and Bro, Herget broughtgospel messages.

Over 1000 people attended the dist-rict^rallies this quarter. The nextrallies will be in December, Makeplans to attend in your district.

STUDEIITS PLAN V/ORK

Each of the five graduating studentsof the Jamaica Bible Serainary hasdetermined their place of labor forthe Lord in Jamaica and -v/as introduced to the brethren of those districts at the district rallies, Bro,Graham will live at Richmond Parkand help- with the churches in thatdistricty especially at Goshon, Bro,Keddan v/ill live at v/ork at Vftite-hall and in the Suy's Hill area,


WHEN W3XL THE CIH3RCH GRbW?(cont.)

to the zeal and passion for'the'telling of the gospel that theseearly Christians" possessed. Chfistand His church must become to eachChristian the whole purpose forliving and the saving of souls ourchief business in this world.

The church can grovm in Jamaica.Thank God. it is grovd.ngI But itcan "multiply" only when you as_ anindividiial member of the body ofChrist realize that you can winsomeone else to HIM.

Put aside all jealousy, all quarreling, all malice and ill-will. Putaside all wins within your OTrm lifeand PUT ON CHRIST. Then, armedwith the Word of God and with true

faith make yourself responsiblefor winning someone to the Lord.

It will give you a rich spiritualblessing to persudde CNE to acceptChrist. It will give you a newzeal to know you planted the seedthat bore fruit unto life eternal,and it-idrll make the church GROWwhere you worship. This Augustlet each Christian in Jamaica WINONE FOR CHRIST,

WHEN WILL THE CHURCH GROW? Only\dien each member becomes a SOULWINNER. YOU START NOWlSi

FREAM'S VISIT LAKE JAlffiS

Brother and Sister Fream vu^ite thatthey have been attending Lake JamesChristian Service Camp. This campis where hundreds of Christians andpreachers from all over Americagather each year to hear the teaching and preaching of the gospel.

Brother Fream spoke one evening toall the camp concerning Christ andHis work in Jamaica, God blessedthe message in a wonderful way.Pray that He \dLll continue to useBro. and Sis, Fream for His glorywhile in America,

V7e are looking for their return toJamaica in just a few weeks now.Have your church plan a welcomeservice for them.

,{STUDEIflS PLAN.WORK (continued;

/ \ \ w -Bro. Livingstone v;ill minister q*cBebdherstown, Bro. HallIn the lower St.' Catherine" districtand Bro. Walker at Camperdovm, BlueMountain and in that part..of St,Catherine. Pray for these preach- ■ers. Receive them as servants ofthe Lord and SUPPORT them as they">7atch in behalf of your souls."

YORK STREET ACHIEVES GOAL . '

The district rally at York StreetChurch of Christ on Sunday August9th was a doal of real rejoicingfor that congregation.

After more than six years of prayingworking and saving the congregation :had completed the purchase of theirplace of worship.

Services began rally day in theearly morning and climaxed at theevening service when Bro. Phillipsand Bro. Herget preached. . Therewere four confessions of faith andfour reconsGcratlons, .

During the day the York Street church served a noon meal and aftersnoon tea to all visitors. Truly, asBrother Hepburn, the minister of thechurch said, "We can re joice in- theLord." By much work and groat faith their goal of many years hadfinally been reached.

Every Christian in Jamaica shouldthank God for this victory.

ALL DAY RALLY

and

A STONE-LAYING FOR NEW BUILDING

at

BEECHERTOWN CHURCH OF CHRIST(St, Ann)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th.

YOU HAVE A SPECIAL IfTVITATIONTO COME TO BEECHERTOWN ANDHELP MAKE. OUR STONE-UYING A

SUCCESSI

NEWS FROM' ■' ■ ' ' ■■ ■

Plfp.se send itl all reports by the10th of th0' month so they can bepublished. Many reports were notreceived in time for publicationthis month.

BEECIIERTOVJN The foundation for ourbuilding is almost completed and weare planning a cornor stone laying.We were more than tlianlcful for thevisit of Bro. Livingstone.

BELLAIR DISTRICT Three responsesto the invitation. One came intofellowship. Our pool is almostcompleted and we are planning abaptism for the 6th of September.We are thankful for the spirit ofthe rally at"Richmond.

BLUE MOUNTAIN"" We had a series ofevangelistic services and one confessed Christ. We have been praying for Bro. and Sis. Frearn.

BOISE CONTENT We have almost completed the nogging of the walls andhave started to put in the windov;s.

BRAETON One confessions, V/e arestill looking for a permanent spot,Bro. Hall and Bro. Livingstonevisited us and we had a good service, We hope to hear the missionaries very soon.

CARLTON DISTRICT Two confessions.We are planning a baptism for thefourth Sunday of August. StudentLewis paid us a visit.

DECOY One confession," ^he building is almost complete. Vfe onlyneed to put on the door,

DIAMOND We are still working hardon our building. There were threeconfessions of faith. Our ministeris sick and we need your prayersfor him,

FAITH*S PEN, The Lord has beenblessing wonderfully. We have started a Bible class every Thursdayevening. We are happy to hear ofthe. good work of Bro. and Sis.Fream and we are praying that theywill oontipue to be blessed andscon be back in Jamaica. Our rallyi\^s a real success.

T HE CHURCH E SFORT GBorot^ enjoyed the teaching at the rally in Ev/arton ve:rymuch. Our Bible School now hasfourty enrolled. We are planningto buy a piece of land for a new jbuilding,

GAYLE SPRINGS We had a work nightto pack the stones into the building and when we have finished wewill render them. The leader'smeeting at l^itehall i';'as especiallythrilling to us,

Guava Ground V/e were very happyto hear from Bro, and Sis, Fream#V/e had three confessions and onereceived into fellowship.

LD'IE HALL V/e have not been ableto do any more x-zork on our buildingas yet. The Lord blessed us withthree confessions of faith thispast month,

LINSTEAD Four confessions. We arethankful for the g©od teachingconcerning the Church of Christand realize it is the pillar andground of the truth,

LLUIDAS VALE Tv/o were receivedinto fellowship, Bro. Edwardsvisited us and married one couple.,V/e thank the Lord that we wereable to purchase ̂ pieces of zincto repair our roof. Bro., R.A.Walker also visited us. Our rallywas a complete success and a blessing to all. We are thankful forthe v/onderful v/ay the Lord hashelped Bro. Phillips to' carry onduring this trying time, Bro. Rosestill needs prayers even though alittle improved,

LOW GROUND V/e are getting outsome boards for the improvement ofour building. Our minister is sickand needs your prayers. We hadfour confessions this month.

LUCKY VALLEY We had twenty-fiveresponses to the gospel invitationand eleven confessed Christ, V/eare planning a baptism for thesecond Sunday of September, Onecouple x/as married this month. OxirBible School nov; has fourty-threeenrolled.

MACCA TREE We are^'carrying stonesfor the rebuilding of our churchbuilding. One confessions. Weare practising for a rally to beheld the l6th of August to raisefunds for our rebuilding.

MAY PEN Twelve confessions of faith. Bro. Evans married two couples. V/e have reapired the benchesin the building.

MERRYLAND We have greatly improvedour building with the additionof another piece. Moreland BibleSchool now has 58 enrolled. V/ehad three confessions and one received into feliov;ship.

IIOSELY HALL We are planning a special service in the church for the

19 of August and we invite all ofthe brethren to attend.

MOuNTAIN VIEW '(Kingston) 'One cameinto fellowship and we had nineresponses -to the invitation. Thenew church cottage is completed andBro. and Sis. Levy are nov/ at homethere at '70 Mt. View ave. We helda one week-s^ evangelistic meetingv;hich was a blessing to us all. ,

MUSE Bro. Barton attended theWhitehall rally and was thankfulfor the great sermon received thereWe are praying hard for all ourmissionaries-. Some of our membersvisited Sis. tilghty at Golden Grovewho is ill.

PEDRO RIVER We are happy to reportthe wonderful fellowship we enjoyedwith the visit of the Caraperdoi'Tnbrethren. -We are planning a rallythe third Sunday of August. Weare happy and thankful that StudentLewis is spending his holiday vrf.thus.

PHXLLISBURGH Vfe are planning abaptism for next month. Vfe wereglad for the missionaries at theVdiitehall rally xjho led us more tothe- light. We are -still workingon the roof of our building as itis in need of repairs. There weresix confessions of faith in thechurch this last month.

KEEP FAITH IN GODl

PORT MARIA"'(upper) We "T^bptized-; -two into, Christ during. July and 1iadsix confessions of fajth. Tv;o v;erealso received into fellowship. Bro.Morris visited us and married tv/ocouples. V/e are longing for avisit from our missionaries. Weare planning a rally for the l6thof August.

'/lilTEIIALL We very much appreciated,the teaching at the rallY held inour building on the 19th of July. ,Tv;enty services were held thismonth. Over 215 were present forthe rally day services.

WOGDSIDE . (Bridge Hill) V/e havestarted our new building. . Bro,Walker has met A seriouA accidentand was in the hospital.

RICHl-lOND PARK One response to thegospel invitation. We Are glad forthe coming of Bro, Graham'and hiswife and praying that everythingv/ill work together for good. ■

CALVARY (Kingston) Bro. ̂ ergetbaptized a young women from Diamondchurch and another young woman .thismonth. We have been enjoying goodattendance and good messages.

(no address on this report-^-pleas'ealways send in address and location)Bro. Fyffe reports that the churchis planning a baptism for Sept.are malcing plans to work on thetop of our building this month. Wenow have 32 in Bible School.

■ BROTIiER GRAHAM MARRIED -

Bro. E.G. Graham and Sis. Boothwere married at the Home of Bro.Robinson, elder of Calvary churchin Kingston in July. Bro. Graham,a .graduate of -the. Jamaica BibleSeminary, and his, bride are now athome in Richmond Park. Clarendonwhere they \7ill minis-cer to thatdistrict. Congrulationsl1J1

DOES YOUR CHURCH WANT A MEETING?

Bro. Clifford Ed\i/ards is preparedto hold a meeting for any churchthat desires his services. Ifyou are interested write to him.

at; BV/ARTON P.O.

" NO HOLIDAYS "

Vacation time from schools or from work

is just a nice tioio of the year, Augustwith its holidays has been a nice monthand we suppose that all of you have beenenjoying it. It is a time when we lay ai-side our work for a little while and go onan outing or rest and sleep a little Ion-;ger than usual. !

The question comes to our minds about aholiday from the Lord's v/ork and the lifeof a Christian? Do we have time for a

holiday? Can A Christian take time offand just spend a little vacation vrith theworld and the things he once did beforebecoming a Christian?

As good soldiers of the Lord Jesus, wemust remember that we are in a continual

warfare against sin. There 5.3 no time forvacation or holidays. We must rememberthat God is e^cpecting us to giVo of ourvery best to Him. First he wants ourhearts, and then obedience to His commandof repenting from sin and becoming a childof God through baptism. He wants us tocontinue steadfastly in living the Christian life.

Many young people would gladly lay downtheir lives for the Master. In the daysof old, thousands of people became martyrsfor their faith. But do you know that itis harder to live a Christian life day byday all of your life than f.t is to justone time be killed for your faith? i

The day that a young person becomes aChristian is a happy day for him. He isfull of determination to follow the Lordand to live a consecrated life. Many timeshe starts out giving his testimony to theworld and lives a wonderful example to hisfellov; men. But as time goes on the devilcomes and tries to destro]'' him, first bytempting him to small things that lead a-way from the church and then finally bydestroying his Christian life altogether,

"He that endureth to the end shall be

saved." Your Christian life must be aconstant testimony. There is no holidayfrom living for Jesus. Every sun thatsets should have seen you working for yourLord and living true to Him that day.Keep yourselves pure and serve the LordJ

" A HAPPY HOME-COMING "

The Scrp-ptui-es teach us that the angelsof heaven rejoice over one sinner that re-penteth. When a person repents of his sinsand has them ̂ mshed away in the \\ratGrs ofChristian baptism, he becomes a child ofGod; he is united with God and God's family, the church. Vftiat a happy home comingit is for the new child of God and for hisbrothers and sisters in Christ.

Ena Brown, of Diamond, experienced thishappy home coming on the 23rd of July,kiss Brown was buried with her Lord at thesea-side, and rose to walk in newness oflife. Let us pray for her that she maywalk in the pathtvay of service for the Master. Miss Brown is secretary for the LFJin Diamond, and is studying to be a schoolteacher.

" BANNER FOR THE MONTH "

The Banner for Daily Bible Readers goesto MAY PEN LFJ, They have reported 22Daily Bible Readers. Total for the monthin all groups is 97.

YOUNG PEOPLE! Are you giving God a shareof your income??? The church can only bacared for as we give of our income to theLord. Begin now by giving God's part toHim - one tenth of your inc<Mnc or more.For every ten pence that you earn, giveone to God, You will be blessed by Him.

HOW THE AFRICAN GIVES

The African native is poor beyond wordsto describe - no house but a mud hut, nofurniture by a reed mat, no dishes but claypots, no clothing but goat's hides, no foodbut comraeal porridge. He has nothing tomake life comforabD.e.

Yet his gives to God's v/ork. He buildsthe church, the schoolhouse, and a housefor the missionary to stop in vhen he comes.He gives of v;hat money he can cam. Hegives grain or anj'thing else he may possessthat would help God's work. How do wematch up ̂ d.th the African?

" NEWS NOTES "

MAY PEN 22 Daily Bible Readers. Sister^Herget paid us a visit and spoke on essentialsubjects for young Christians. (B^. Hergetand I enjoyed our visit vdth you.)

WHITEHALL We would be glad to have an LFJgroup here soon. (The Lord wiU.3Jig, therewill be one during the week of meetings thelast of this month.)

LINSTBAD 16 Daily Bible Readers,- nine newmembers. Our Y.P. are trying to make m.ceflower beds in front of the chxirch. The LFJhas brought a real blessing to our church#(Fight the good fight of faith!)

ALBION MT. 10 Daily Bible Readers, V/e areglad to report our LFJ meeting is very successful. A group of us visited the hospital and we are trying our best to win soulsfor Jesus. (Keep up the good work)

GUAVA GROUND 10 Daily Bible Readers* l6present at last meeting. (Endure hardnessas a good soldier of Jesus Christ)

RICHI^OND. MANDEVILLE Our LFJ is stiU continuing. We have two young sisters whocame and confessed Christ and which are tobo bapLize31 (We shall watch for uheir report of baptism.)

WANSTEAD On the 5th of August we had agrand day, a party in the church yard andwe cleaned up the church yard the day before. 10 Daily Bible Readers, 20 members,(Young people can be happy and have goodtimes in the Lord.)

BRAETON We held tvro street meetings,were thankful for the visit of the CalvaryLFJ .and would like to have them aga^.Please-accept 5 shillings for the sign bankwo want the si^i. (We want the sign tool)

DIAMOND 13 Daily Bible Readers. We areplanning to have a rally in the next month.Your encouragement has given us a furtherpush, one baptism. (Sister Brown, sec. ofthe Diamond LFJ was baptized in Kingstonwhile taking further studies for her workas a teacher in the government schools.)

CALVARY 9 Daily Bible Readers, several _visitors in the past month. LFJ pledgedto begin working for a building fund forthe Church.

Sometimes reports arrive the day after thepaper is printed. Be sure and get them in,

SmBkRX SIGN BANK

Total from last month 2.13.0

Received: Diamond LFJ 5»0Richmond, Mandev'e 5.0Braeton LFJ 5.0Linstead LFJ 5.0

Total -—-3.1B.0

We are sorry that we still do not have aprice on the sign. However, we have madearrangements for it to be made but wemust draw up the pattern for it. When wemake the pattern then they will give aprice and make the sign. Watch nextmonth for- the announcement.

PFK PALS; They have been ntmiorous thismonth and so we give here just the namesfor you to write to and two letters.

Doy May Reid, Ewarton, P.O. I am askingyou, to pray for me that I may be earnestand true in the work of my Lord and Saviour.

I am a girl of 14j assistant sec. for theLFJ. % chief work is domestic. Hiss E.Blissett. Linstead P.O.

Esthre Green, Richmond Dist. Mandeville,P.O.MjTtle iiorrison, Richmond Dist. MandevilleJoanna Williams, " " "Myrtle Mitchell, " " ""I am very anxious of being a penpal.Kathleen Millicent Coates, Camperdovm,Lluidasvale, P.O.

TRY THIS

Jesus said, "In as much as ye havedone it unto one of the least of these mybrethren ye have done it unto me," Hewas speaking of serving our brethren, andin one Important way of visiting the sick#

Is there a hospital within walkingdistance of your church? Try getting agroup of the young people together and

Making a visit to someof the sick. Speak tothem some comfoirtingvrord from the Bible, Ifany member of the church

t N visiting ata cAnvenient hour and taking floviers tothe member. Perhaps you might get an elder to go v/ith 3'-ou and give the sick theLord*s supper. Lend a hand and offer tohelp the sick in his home in some way.

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Volume 1 August, 1953 Number k

GREETINGS FROM A "LITTLE MISSIONARY

Here is a letter from one of tholittle missionaries, Patty Phillipswho is 9k years old and is abaptized believer. ■ ■

Dear Children,

We went to a co^ant^y churchone Sunday afternoon. When we gotthere not many people had arrived,So Sister Herget and my mother andI went for a ride up a very stonyroad up a hill. On the way back wosaw two little girls. One of themhad a board on her head, and-hershoes on the board. Mother andSister Herget got out of the carand took their picture. Then wetold them goodbye and gave themeach a sandi/ich.

' (letter, continued)I love to go to church and Bibleschool. Some day I hope to be amissionary nurse.

Talker mayhave something very interesting to say, but she shouldwait until.Bible School.is-over.

Sincerely,Patty Phillips

JESUS AND THE CHILDREN

"I would like to see Jesus,"said a little girl. "I would liketo see Jesus, too," said a littleboy. "So would we," said the restof the children.

"Let us ask our mothers totake us to see Mm,"said one. Andthey all agreed.

The mothers were glad to taketheir children to see Jesus. Sothey all started out to the placewhere Jesus was teaching and healing sick people.

On the v/ay, the children askedamong themselves, "Do you think Hewill speak to US? "I have heardmany kind things He has done. I donot believe He will tvirn us away,"

Soon they met other motherswith their children. They were allgoing to see Jesus, too. On and onthey walked to the place ■v/here .Jesus was, "There Ho isJ" someoneeEClaimed. "Let us hurry,"

But Jesus' helpers stopped ,them, "You cannot see Jesus now. Heis too tired to be bothered. Besides, He does not have time forchildren. He is too busy with thegrown-up people."

The children turned sadly a-way. But Jesus saw them. He saidto His helpers, "Don't send thechildren away. My kingdom shall bemade up of people'who are likechildren in their hearts." Then Heturned to the children, "Come to Mel!He said. And He held out His arms.

(continued on next page)

JIMMY AND THE GIANTS

Jimmy•s teachor was tolling the story of DavidJimmy thoxight'It was very exciting,

^chen the teacher told the class .that they mustface giants, too. "But there aren't any people no,as big as Goliath." Jimmy said,

"These are different kinds of giants." histeabher explained, "These are things that are important^^ us today. V/o must fight them all the time.We must try<^ overcome them is we want to make

^ther people happy, and if we to bo happy our-"^selvos." \ ^

"Can wo see thomT^^Jimmy asked."No, wo really can'l;.-'®^ them. But they are/ o,

always there.""Then ̂ ^t are they?" Jii^N

curious,"One of the giants is SEI^'3§HNESS]"^Qt sh^ting

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N towhat wo have with others. Arôther is ÊMrado wrong. Then, too, ttere'ls the giant of"HOOD, It is hard to jpeifember al\7ays to telltruth,

"One o^thC largest giants mi have isWe must tjryliot to become angry because we cannotalway>Hiave things our \iay." , . »

"How can I try to fight these giants?^' Jimmy:^sked. |r ,His teacher told him, "You must give your health

to Jesus and ask.Him to overcome these giants" foryou. Then when one of these giants threatens- you,resist him with all your might and trust in Jesu:^ todo the rest,"

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WHO AM I ?

1 am very, very'big,I am tvace as big as you.I am a mighty Philistine.

An army fears me too.

Who am I?

I am only a young man,nothing frightens me,

Because I have faith in God,He will alxâys be with mo#

knov/and

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ROYAL MAILBAG.

JESUS AND-THE CHILDREN {cent.) 'How^tho children rushed to Hlml

Josus sm2.xad at thorn. He took theminto arms and blessed thorn. Hetalked xc thomr They nestled in

■.Je-ûs' aim.3 \A\±1q He talked,Jesus loved the children and

tney loved Him. They never didôrgot their good friend, Jesus,

Prom Hamptons".♦••I love to read my Bible

1 am nine years six months-old."Doreen Prycoc/o Edgar Pryco,

■ Hampton,-Broadlcaf P.O.

Prom Richmond:"I am 12 years old,,.,I would

like to hoar from pen pals of myage. I love to attend SundaySchool very much where we lea'rhabout Jesus and His love."

Shirley Robinson

" I am a little girl nine/•ears old. I am very interestedIn your work and would like tolave some pals. I do hope tojGcomo a nmrse some day,"

Eugenie BellAddress Shirley and Eugohie c/o

Bro. B. A, Woodstock, MandevllloP.0«

PHILLIPS JAMAICA NBVJS LETTER1-IALti^-ViAY-TRES P.O.

JAMAICA B.VM. jC

August 1953Dear an Friends

THE POV/ER OF THE GOSPEL —

The message of the risen Saviour and His church is still winningmen for Christ in Jamaica. During the first six months of this year there were 785 confessions of faith in the churches of Christ in this island, Yet v/e must sadly report that of this number only 239 were baptized, The gospel has not failed but there is a lack of trained leadership to TEACH those who are vron, 173 "who had previously been baptizedcame into fellowship with the churches of Christ.

SENIOR BANQUET —The last Friday of July the five graduating seniors of the Jamaica

Bible Seminary were the guests of honor at a student-faculty banquet.The banquet, a Jamaican feast of curried goat and rice, boiled green bananas, and avocado and lettuce saladwas spread on long tables in the entrance hall of the newly completedSeminary building. During the meal,the Seniors and teachers gave expressions of appreciation and farewell,and afterwards the Seniors presenteda short play. These five young menhave already begun their ministry invarious parts of the island, thusfulfilling a long- time dream bothon their part and ours. They allneed our prayers as they preach andteach among their own people,

BACK IN THE BUSH —

JAMAICA

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July and August have been the time for district rallies. We loadedup the car to overflo\d.ng v/ith Bible School literature, used clothingand ourselves and set out each Sunday to teach, preach, praise, and prayamong the native churches. Woodrow has taught t\d.ce each afternooning these rallies and has preached every evening, Marjorie has heldwomen's classes at each rally. Your prayers to the Lord have givenWoodrow strength for this labor of love. Over 1000 native Christianshave sacrificed of their tiny incomes to make the trips to attend theserallies,

SUMMER SLUMP —

There has not been a slump in souls won or in hours of labor, buta decided decrease in our Income. Perhaps you can help us to completeour obligations for this season of the year. Pray about it, and if youcan, become our partner with the Lord to reap His harvest in Jamaica.

THANKS —

To all of you who have so faithfully remembered us in your prayers,with your letter^ and with your gifts. Thanks be to God wlio has givenus strength for everyday. Good-by for now, and may our God bless youand keep you all is our prayer.

WOODROW AND MARJORIE PHILLIPSPATTY, WOODY, STEVE, AND CAROL

CHURCHES OF CHRISTMR. AND MRS. WOOOROW PHILLIPS. MISSIONARIES

HALF WAY TREE P.O., JAMAICA. B.W.I.

MISSIONARIES

■'Jamaica for Christ'''

October 7, 1953

MR. AND MRS. WOODROW PHILLIPS

MR. AND MRS. DONALD FREAM

MR, AND MRS. JAMES HERQET

MR. AND MRS. GRAYSON ENSIGN

Dear Brother McFarland;

Brother Fream has just returned to Jamaica after a sixhS overjoyed to haveSince he is back on the field we are planning to come to

beginning in late November or earlyJulv of nh+ year and will return in the summer ( probably

anyone of which would be

Ihl litnl J decision would rest on+>Jfv. ? Could you tell us the prices deliveredthere at your new home for a Studebaker Chamnlon with n b r--1fhot^'Tth"?^ ^ studebaker CommanLrw??h overdr^(both with heater since we will tour In the winter) and^

^ Plymouth Surburban and a For V8th^^ ^^agon? Would we be required to pay cash or wouldthere be credit terras? What about license, tax andinsurance? You see it has been several ylarHlncrwehave been in the States and we havelost touch wl?raUMairBranch^''=^'^%^"S^fnSi?-? S ' Clara and 1st Sts. in San Jose Ifcredit references were needed. They have financed.

Calif. branch_^three cars for rae while

aftoi^ seems you must get such things done on tour asafter _ you become a resident here they hll not al lowdollar areas. Anyway we trust thatwe will be more successful this second try.

SpreclaS!'°"May our God bless you in the Master's service.

^nc^rely, / J/^J 'fefefrow Phillips

ADDRESS ALL «AIL TO WOODROW PHILLIPS. 915 SO. 8TH ST.. SAN JOSE. CALIFORNIAMR. AND MRS. DON DEWELT, Foswarpin. Asents

BIRTHDAY./

DEAR CHRISTIAN FRIENDS:

OMECOMING. V.. .When this letter and^alundCCr reaches you, we shouldbe on our way to America for our first furlough since coming toJamaica. It is with mingled emotions that we bid farewell toJamaica, its people, and our worl^ here for Christ. We have <cometo love the work, and leaving is difficult, but v/e feel it isnecessary for us to return to the United States for a few monthsat this time. Our co-v/crkers, Donald and Maxine Fream, havereturned from their furlough, and are again taking over their partof the work.

UR PLANS We are planning to begin visiting among the churchesin the middle of December and to remain in the States until nextSummer. V/e ask you to pray that we may travel in safety and be

_ Jt;? return to our Jamaica work before Fall of 1954,

•«:^^^HYSICAL NEEDS It is necessary for me to visit a medical^Clinic and have a complete check-up and a few minor ailments

remedied before returning to the field. Marjorie needs a restand change for a few months. She also plans to malce furtherpreparation for beginning a Christian Day School when we return.Our children hardly remember their Homeland. We v/ant them toget re-acquainted with their grandparents. Patty and Woody willbe attending school.

^^n^fiATERIAL NECESSITY V/e thank God for the many brethren who haveA/^upplied our every need while \fe have been in Jamaica, and we^ trust that you vrill continue to aid us v/hile \ie are on furlough,

and after our return. Please do not think that our responsibilitiesor obligations end because we take these fex-r months off from thework on the field. We are anxious to Interest others in Christ'swork among Jamaica's needy people who neud the gospel.

-«=y^$HRlSTMAS GREETINGS We bring greetings to you from the King/qf Kings on the occasion of His birthday; "Wo being the brightness

of His glory, and the express image of His person, and upholdingall things by the vjord of His power, when He had by Himself purgedour sins, sat down on the right hand of the Magesty on High."

HOPE to be able to visit many of you while we are in they Dtates. Please address all mail to us at our American address.

WOODROW AND MARJORIE PHILLIPS,PATTY, WOODY, STEVE, AND CAROL

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CHURCHES OF CHRIST

MR. AND MRS. WOODROW PHILLIPS, MISSIONARIES

HALF WAY TREE P.O., JAMAICA, B.W.I.

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apprecia€e(i '€lie Inrormatfon jou gaVeV^" ll6weve¥" 3«fifsjrthe end of the year we were able tp purchase a 1953 "'CmoWc/f'e'fthron^r^ (^^ll^lprijla, feop• 00 .dj,scountso we old so. " " - - - -' ■ -1 -- • '• • I

We a're Tiqw" in''Sc§;utliern'Caili^^ a short furloughin the^ States •*\ We a?:*rived in I|[lan:ii\ Florida on November 17thafter dhvipleaa^t fiig3^'^4Pdip^vN were welcomed byBro. GoodVich the mini^Syte-r-j^q;^ tha-Hjlaleah church in Miami.Our baby girl, Carol, ^liad' her first olrthday Nov. 21st duringour trip to Calif.

At th^ present time we are speaking in many of the Californiachurches and I will preach at the Conference on Evangelism" 'in San Jose in January. We are looking forward to meeting youat San Bernardino in February. The churches have received usgraciously and are responding in a wonderfu!^ way to our plansfor future work in Jamaica. ^

Mrs. Phillips will enter San Diego State College for theSpring semester in preparation to opening a Christian Dayschool when we return to Jamaica. She had previously attendedSan Diego State and held a teachers crediential in California.

We plan to return to Jamaica in July of 1954. Already we arehomesick for our Island and its needy people. The last serviceI held in Jamaica made us know that these folks do appreciatemissionary service. From their meager income the young peoplepresented both Mrs. Phillips and myself with gifts and all ofour Seminary students made the Journey to the airport to bid usgoodby. The members of Calvary church where we held our lastservice wept openly and prayed earnestly for safety of Journeyand a quick return. We wept too. The farewell service was anhour of victory also as two women confessed Christ as Saviourwhen the invitation was given.

In the three years we have spent in Jamaica almost 2000 peoplehave been baptized into Christ; The divided churches havebeen reunited into one body to our Lord's glory; the new

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,v.WOODROW PHILLIPS ^

915 SOUTH EIGHTH .STREETSAJS .JOSE, CALIFORNIA

Dear Bro* Mac:

Please list the fol~:owing itinerary:

Dec. Southern, Calif.

Jan. Northern, Calif.Conference on Evangelism

Feb. 1 -15 "Southern, Calif,San Bernardi^ft) Missions Conference

Feb. 17- March 5 Oregon, WashingtonCentral Church Portland Missions Conference

March Arizona, New ''^exico, Texas

April Mid-West

Both Mrs, Phillips and myself still have no living link pledgedafter three years on the field. The Lord has cared for usthrough the gifts of His people but we do desire to contactany church interested in provided LivlngfLink support. Ourone year old daughter, Carol, also needsjadditional Living Link.

Churches desiring speaking dates conforming to the aboveschedule should write to 915 South 8th St., San Jose, Calif,Send all funds to the same address.

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