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January, 1980

Dear Friends in Christ,

If this were a sermon, it would have five Liajor pointst tions. Couches, Congregation and Craies-

C-oliege, C-onven-

THE COLLEGEs meaning the training of young men for the ministry of Jesus Christ, continues smoothly. Our present studeni body numbers 23- Since the
last newsletter, we lost two freshmen beviause of academic difficulties but

gained one.

As a whole, the students are quite able and active for the Lord
Some have had

in various area churches as well as Abeka Christian church.

deaths in their families and other problems and virtually all have financial difficulties. We salute them for their dedication and pray for their increased maturity and wisdom and faith in the Lord Their futures may be even more

difficult than the present. In October and again in early Decemberj the students held outdoor preach ing campaigns. The first two-evening affair was held on the campus and the
second on a school ground nearby. At each, more than 20 people made their way
to the front at invitation time to make some kind of committment to Christ.

More than a dozen were baptized each time, who understood and desired it. With local Christians and students both helping, we have done our best to follow up with teaching and encouragement. As time passes. I see that a few are "lost" from the campaign because we can never find them again. The local system of house numbers isn't always helpful, and the campaign counsellors were't always
careful to send someone home with the converts in order to note their houses.

Others seem to lose within a few days, whatever conviction moved them to the

front. Others seem zealous for a few weeks, but then just drop out, A per fect illustration of the parable of the Sower. I guess But thanks be to God from each effort, there have been some who have remained faithful, who are

growing, and who are bringing friends to hear and accept the Gospel

So now

I am telling you about our local CONGREGATION. Working with it consumes a lot of time and energy, but it is a great source of joy, too. _ _
On Thursday evenings, we now have three Bible studies at onceone in

English, one in Twi, and one in Ewe, I was teaching the English class, but Christian volunteered to take it over to relieve me a little. In the Sunday services we have a different preacher each time-- students, faculty, former students and other visitors. We have variety, but not much continuity.The latter is provided by one outstanding student In particularf and a small group of faithful members who are mature enough to show seme concern for others. The administration is still carried on by a committee of about ten^ some of whom participate only on Sundays. God, in His grace has helped us grow.. Perhaps in the future we will be ready to support (in all ways) a fulltime minister. The life of the church--both its joys and heartaches--are seen in the in dividual members, just as in your congregation., Xwamejt a faithful young man of 21, who baptized two young men last Sunday.Samuel, also in his 20*s who

is developing into an excellent interpreter (30 important here) aiid who reg ularly visits others...John and Charles, brothers who visit, teach and pray.. Simon, who for months rarely came near the church after his conversions but
now is faithful and learning how to serve Juliana, only I3. v/ho loves to sing, v/orship and serve0 . oFlorence, a vfife and mother who prays for the con version of her husband and for the end of a series of miscarriages...Moses, a northerner who appeared so wholehearted in his coriversion in October but now has unaccountably withdrawn. c these are our ,]oyy and sorrows . Our local congregation hosted the annual Chrl-jtmas CONVENTION of the Christian Churches brotherhood. We started with serious planning in October, but the five days before the opening date, were frenzied. On the Friday afternoon school let out, about twenty members gathered in prayer from 2 to 6 p.m. Those who wished had fasted since mornlng^ I was the Water Chairman, and from mid-November our supply had been poor. Just at the end of school, the water came back vnth good pressure and has con
tinued to dateU I've thanked the Lord over ar,d over Tor that blessing^

The people began to arrive Thursday evening and continued to gather all
day Friday. By evening 15 churches were represented by about 2.50 people. Evenings and mornings were devoted to praises in songs and testimonies, ser

mons and offerings.

Friday afternoon was a teaching session on stewardship

and Saturday afternoon was a business meeting. Evoj-yting was given in three major languages, not including English o In thc^ brotherhood there are even no
ticeable differences in styles of music so we must work at appreciating all

Men slept on the floor in the classroomsfor living spac>.

All the doriTiitory rooms were filled to overflowing wi:h v;omen and girlsr

I had ten women and 2 baoaes stay with me.

Bolh enipty faculty houses were used

They did cooking outdoors and ate in the carport.


as they wished.

The men from their church

would also come around at eating timeIJ The ladies did their washing and apread it on the ground to dry. They had their own key and could come and go
ministers, elde.rs and church helpers (both men and women). Many of the churches had not even had real elders, so it was decided to ordain qualified people this
It was encouraging to see these people committed in this way. In spite
Sunday morning a very impressive ordination service was held for some

way.

of some very real problems of leadership and economics, I believe the brother hood is going to move ahead in the next few years. After the convention closed
the 23rd, we were satisfied that good had been done for the Lord.

THE CRATES, three full of supplies for the school, and one for the Couches,

arrived the day David Kalb left Ghana, Oct. 1. He had hoped to clear them. Because they were in his name, it took quite a bit of extra red tape. Just for
fun, I kept a journal and on fifteen separate trips to town or to Tema, we con ducted business regarding the crates. In addition we spent all of December 2? and most of December 28 in Tema, where the port is. In the process, a big dump truck; reversed very quickly out of a parking lot and slammed into the side of
my car. One of my new drivers was at the wheel. We were knocked sideways a

foot or two and tipped up on one sid^, but when the truck stopped, the car set
tled back down on four wheels. None of us were hurt and nothing critical in the running of the car was damaged, so we are thankful to God. After making a full report to the police, the driver of the truck was given till Jan. 7th to repair my car. (If he does, then none of us has to go to court. Going to

court is a great and exasperating spender of time.

As of the ^th, the "stra

ightening" and welding has been done. The painting should be done tomorrow and the rear window replaced Monday). The owner of the truck has been quite cooperative in getting this done quickly. (And that, too, is a blessing Here). After the police reports were finished, we continued with our port business and barely finished everything by several deadlines. Again, weary but thank
ful, the four crates were brought to Couch's future house and quickly un loaded by friends. Everything is here and in excellent condition.

COUCHES Pray for them. On the ^th of January, the Immigration Dept. told me something in direct contradiction to what they had told TWICE in December. So now their visa is delayed for sever-al more weeks. But it is

closer to being granted, so keep us all in your prayers^od must have a


rearson iot the delay.

per gallon to J2'7.50. That is $2.70 per gallono Rations have been increased to 8 gallons weekly per private car, and supplies are up, so no mo re .".long que
ues...There are queues for everything else, though, from matches, to cloth, to soap and sugar (if you are lucky enough to find it). Don't worry, we are
able to get what we need from Togo, After years of low power we are on a

The new government budget is outgasoline has increased from 03-5^

new substation sending out 250-260 volts. It bums out our light bulbs at a phenominal rate, and there are none to buy here. Something else to bring in from Togo, Thank you for your partnership in prayer and expressed love. In Christ,
Dorothy

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VOLUME 2
Dear Friends in Christ,

No. 37

Here I am, fresh from the Easter convention of the brotherhood of Chris tian churches. One of the reasons for it being a happy time is that David and
Deborah Couch were here and able to attend also.
arrival.first

1,11 tell you about their

visa, since Their residence visa was still held up here.

The Couches arrived in Accra on February 15

They came on a visitor/s

Their first three^

weeks were spent in getting acquainted with their surroundings, getting offi cial papers in order, unpacking and uriranging the things in their house, visit
ing many college classes and in starting to leam the many names and faces

they'll be working with. We even made a shopping trip to Lome during that period Most official paper work went well. (The only exception was a new govemmBjfit regulation requiring Ministry of Trade permission before we even order vehicles
for Couches and Bridges. After the usual dozen or so trips, this was granted.

These will be ordered very soon and should arrive within four months.) My hospitality to our newly-arrived cg-workers was short-lived. On their

fourth day here, I had to give them the casserole to warm up for lunch in thli'r
ov/n house, A church member in need of special prayer and care occupied some of the church committee from 1 p.m. until 11 p.m. The previous two days, because of church and downtown business we had lunch about 3 P-ni. So by their fifth day they switched to cooking for themselves! Because of food left by Kalbs, food boxes sent earlier, and some things I had brought from Lome, They could get along,
In his fourth week, David started to teach a full load of classes at the

college at the beginning of third term.


Christian,

That has given relief to Joseph and

We had two weeks of classes and the the students left, for churches

in many areas for two weeks of practical experience. Now we have one more week
of vacation before beginning the nine-week homfe stretch before graduation. This year we cancelled the annual lectureship on campus for students and grad uates. None of us had the time or strength to plan it and carry it through. Debbie will be taking over the Simday School. By her third Sunday, she began to write the lessons. This is a big help to me, especially since we have decided that I will continue with the college book-keeping until Glenda Bridges returns in June. Debbie has a degree in Christian Education and will doubtless make some improvements in our Simday School, Debbie has already made some trips downtown on college business..She goes first with me to "leam the ropes", and then goes by herself when it's needed. David, also, is looking after the clearing of their personal shipment, which is in the harbour as I write. In addition to their going to the convention,

V.David and Debbie have already gone with Christian to an indiviaual church
\n a village.
Praise the Lord that the Couches have arrived and are learning fast and helping a lot already. They have bought a car from a British couple to use temporarily and that helps. David is looking forward to Carl's return so he can be introduced into ways of helping to start new churches. Thank you for all your prayers on my behalf and on their behalf. I'am grateful for all I've learned during this difficult year, although a little sad for tests I may
have failed.

used, so one of the young men from our,,church would interpret for us. David ^preached his first convention, using ths^ee interpreters. They decided to pass
up the general business meeting (in all''four languages) until next timel

The Couches certainly got initiated into the difficulties of the multi plicity of languages at the convention. Most of the time English was not

As usual, arranging transportation for those who wanted to go was diffi cult at first. At the last minute our sister church close by said they had room in their lorry for all our extras. An hour before departure tho^ee" people arrived from a church about 100 miles north and were able to join the same lorrry. Christian needs a little better facility than the roughest sometimes fur nished in the villages, and we American lie it, too, when we can get it. We
had sent a young man earlier to arrange something. He really tried hard but the best he could do was a high school dormitory. When we arrived, the head

master directed us instead to a guest house with a big bedrx^om and living'^ining room, and another bedroom in another house. It worked out beautifully.

'We-had sleeping space, bathing and toilet facilities {outdoors), cooking and

eating space and a well right in the compound. We were only a I5 min. drive from the convention. Since seven of our young men slept on the roof or under the thatched convention shed on the benches, we were glad we had not taken precious space in the village. Sharing cooking with the Couches, I ate better

than I usually do at Conventions.


shell and all, and i t is delicious.

Sometimes Christian and Josiah, his son,

ate with us,too. Twice I shared their Ghanaian food after the evening services. Those villages catch tiny shrimp in the river. You can eat the whole thing,
The convention theme was "The Second Coming". Three of the four sermons were very good. We had the usual hours of singing and dancing. They often call on an indiviaual church to give a song and lead out in the dancing, so Abeka

(us) took Its' turn.

One of our young men set up and supervised the sound system.
I thank God for their ability

Others helped with son^ leading and interpreting.

and willingness to enter right in without shyness. Our church treasurer was on the committee to count offerings. Another was elected to serve on the Council of the Brotherhood. It's amazing--two years ago our local church hardly existed and certainly did not even know of a brotherhood.

the churches and so in the brotherhood.

It is necessary to say this each time:

At the same time, I see some pro.^'ess

there are very real problems in

each time we .n^eet in the convention. We must all pray that Satan will not' spoil -what is already accomplished, and that the Spirit of God will direct
all our hearts and lives for the future growth.

A Ghanaian lady assigned to teach on Christian Womanhood, with Debbie and me assisting, never got involved. After some indecision, we agreed to di= vide the women into two groups--married and unmarried. I taught the unmarrieds and really enjoyed it. "How to Marry in the Lord" itiade a narrow enough topic
I could pleased It evening go into more detail than if we had all been together. Debbie was also with the response of the women and good help of her interpreters. was nearly midnight each night before we slept. Each night after the service, our own Abeka group gathered for a song and prayer circle.

All from Abeka were safely home again in time for the evening service at Easter. One last commentone night a big scorpion was crawling toward my foot. It was just a few inches away when Debbie happened to notice it ih the dark. I stepped quickly away and one of the young men grabbed a piece of rubbish and killed it. I thank the Lord for protecting me and also the barefoot children. We have had both heavy .problems and joys,, too, among church members.

The young man I mentioned :e?|Wie^r in a letter who had unaccountably withdraw

spent several weeks locked.^up in a pdlice station on a fraud charge. We visited

apparent derangement.

him once. Since we were busy with tne convention, I don't know the trial outcome. The case I mentioned earlier was a woman who suffers periodic attacks of i

After much prayer on that afternoon, her daughter, ^ur

"TTtniaTOir-ctiurclTTielp'^r 93id~-i to^^


I wrote lasto

aTi^&irig camp alDbut 60 miles from here.

She was there less then a week and came home in normal condition, Praise Godi

We have had more commitments to Christ and baptisms in the church since
Some of our members continue to be fruitful in soul winning.

I have currently resumed teaching the Thursday night Bible Study for an abbre viated survey of the Bible to help us leam the books.===The Bridges re-entry visa (cancelled during Summer's revolution) has been re-activated===the local church guidance committee has been meeting frequently==because of Biblical refer ences and strong, universal custom, all women cover their heads during services.

I,have a plane reservation to come home on furlough June 21.

I have not

previously taken time to do much planning or writing about it. Therefore, thery' are only a few firm dates on my calendar so far, but 1 will try to be in areas of supporting churches when I know it will be most helpful. I'm looking for ward to seeing many of you between July, 1980 and July 1981. Thank You for standing by us in prayer and help, especially when my letters have been scarce. This will probably be the last newsletter until July. God bless you all.
In Christ,

Dorothy

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Vol, 2 No. 38

Dear Friends in Christ,

God is still in control of the universe.

Isn't that a relief!

Sometimes I had the mis

taken idea in Ghana that too much depended on me.

No wonder I look a little haggard.

God brought me safely home on June 22 and is giving me a good rest. All of my family are well and happy in the Lord. What a blessing. From July 7 to the 19th, I'll be in Cali fornia to take a language/culture course. I hope to gain enough motivation and principles
of learning a language in a non-class situation to help me learn one of Ghana's languages
when I return there.

Let me bring you up to date on some of the good things that happened in Ghana since I
last wrote.

The students of Ghana Christian College each spen^ two weeks just before Easter in var
ious congregations of their choice doing the practical'work of the ministry. Almost all came back very pleased with what they learned, including problems and difficulties. Several mentioned what a temptation the young women are to them. Another discovered how lonely he felt when he discovered that many of the people to whom he went to minister couldn't speak his language! This is the second year of this program and it has certainly been a good ad dition. The young man who helped us in Abeka did a fine job and has started a drama group among the youth. They presented their first play the night before I left. The church at Akramang won a number of converts in a nearby village just at Eastertime. One of the Akramang young men is doing his best to teach them. He got a few ideas from me, but has to do a lot on his own. He hopes to come to the college in 1981. The brotherhood has an evangelistic group that has schedule^ a preaching campaign in a town called Tefle, beginning July 25 to establish a new congregation. Some of the nearby

churches will also help. David Couch will preach one night before he continues on to the village where he is teaching to lay the ground work for another new church. Please pray
for these.

In mid-May, Christian Adjei, graduate Isaac Oppatah, student Enoch Nyador and I trav

eled to the church in Amate, about a six hour trip. Saturday night a storm that blew dirt and pebbles roof high (tin roof, too) before the rain came cancelled our^plans for out-door preaching. We had no choice but to go to bed early for a grand night's sleep. Sunday we shared in the morning service and thirteen young people who had been faithful in Sunday School gave their lives to Christ. That evening we had songs, film-strips and preaching
out-of-doors. One older man responded to the invitation. The youth were baptized in the

lake after the morning service and the man was baptized about 11 p.m.
There are about twenty members from Azizania church at Amate because of the fishing.

(Azizania is on the coast.) Because of their work and/or a language difference, they rarely take part in the Amate church. Pray for them and Amate preacher. Hayford Ansong, struggling to earn a living by farming. He said later that he really felt lonely when we left
for Accra on Monday morning. On May 11, our congregation that meets in the college, held an outdoor preaching service. It was in an area of the community not far from us but we had not preached there before. The previous week, the youth club was given some instruction and role play in house to house evan gelism. On Saturday, the 10th, the youth gathered at the empty lot and worked hard to clear

it of rubbish and weeds.

That afternoon, eight of us met and prayed and then went up and down

both sides of the lane in teams to invite the people to come to hear about Christ. People are not rude there and are usually ready to listen. My partner was a 15 year old school boy who speaks three Ghanaian languages. At one of our first houses about eight adults gathered round and they brought us chairs. This all happened outdoors where much of the living is done. One
man and his wife were Muslim but they conversed with us very kindly and attentively. Although none from that house responded on Sunday, three have accepted Christ since then. Sunday evening many members helped to carry and set up all the equipment. The electri

city had been off for ten days but it came on in time so we didn't have to use a generator. Christian Adjel preached in English, Joseph Nsiah, our other Ghanaian teacher, interpreted into Twi, and one of the church members interpreted into Ewe. After the sermon Joseph gave a long, fiery invitation. Members who had been taught what to do talked with them individu ally. Our "counsellors" are mostly young people in their early 20's. We have learned from
experience that many who respond in such meetings simply do not follow through in spite

of careful follow up.

Each counsellor, however, accepted the responsibility to maintain


Less than half of those thirteen

contact and do whatever he could to conserve the convert.


for that.

are members but their influence has helped bring four or five others.

We praise the Lord

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This led to the need to teach the new members some special lessons to help ground them in the Word of Cod, After prayer and some puzzlement, a young Ewe man who also speaks good Twi greeed to teach them. He will have an outline to help guide him, as this is his first teaching
venture. Another cause for praise. The visitation group that does shepherding will be led furing the holidays by Kwame, 20, our college watchman-student-Christian brother. Three of these young men will be helping Christian plan the monthly schedule of all church services and responsibilities. A year ago, they were not ready for such work. We just thank the Lord how he raised them up and helped them learn. Remember the yovng men I was teaching to drive? Two of them took my car one Sunday after noon and went x^^lth David Cou^ to the lake to take people for baptism. On a recent Saturday,

John drove Christian and thi^e others to a brotherhood council meeting, using siy car.
wonderful help to have others who can drive, f We concluded our mini-Bible survey class with a test and then some small prizes,
gratified with the response.

What a
I was

Now Carl Bridges, who arrived back in Ghana with Glenda and the

children, on June 11, has taken over the English Bible study during the week.
Four students graduated in a nice ceremony on June 14 . . . . that leaves 19 possible returnees . . . . Abeka Christian Church started giving our active student leader a small sum

weekly in appreciation for his h^p . . . . Debbie Couch took charge of the Sunday School a
. luy car, which ran so well for over three years, started

couple months before I left . .

needing attention in the last fei'^nonths.

I tried hard to get it in shape, but the Bridges

will have a little work to do on it so they can use it until their new one comes. A new bat tery costs more than $100 in Togo. There were none in Ghana . . . . food prices for Ghanaians w
ere escalating more than ever. It means poor food for them. The Lord willing, I'11 he going to Florida in Early August and will be there until near

the end of October when I will be going to the National Missionary Convention in Springfield,
Illinois. Then after a Missions Rally in Pennsylvania, I'll be returning to Florida bout the middle of November. If you are in between and you want me to visit, let me know soon.
I am happy to be in the United States. Thank you for your interest in the work in Ghana. May He grant us all the strength and continuing desire to serve Him.
In Christian Love,

Dorothy Eunson

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2565 East Kaley Avenue


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Dear Friends in Christ,

I am writing to you from Orlando, Florida, a few days before I leave for
the National Missionary Convention. God is restoring my strength day by day and working out the: .plans for the future. I am resting in His care.

In the last letter, I told you of plans to attend a language/culture


course in California.
-woT^lrh

Although I could barely get there in time, it was well

W^iteaTn^d methods and had to get field experience in tiio^ methods

using a practice language. It was easy to find Spanish speakers, so I chose Spanish. As we practiced the learning cycles, I went out in the streets and spoke my few newlymemorized sentences to as many as fifty people. We com pleted four cycles in two weeks. The biggest value of the course was to show mo that I learn a language if I have the right attitude and put in the necessary work (6 to 8 hours a day). Speaking to people in their own language
really opens up their hearts

Lord willing, I will return to Ghana about July 1 next year and devote six to eight weeks fulltime learning some basic language. That is not much, but
which are widely used elsewhere as wellc

That number of hours is not available when college is in session.

The

I hope it will give me a good foundation to build on later. Pray for me as T decide between Ewe and Twi, the two languages we use in our local church and

By August 1st this year, I was in Orlando, having enjoyed brief visits with my forwarding agent, my brother and sister-in-law, and Carl Bridges* parents along the way. It was wonderful to reunite with my friends at First
Christian Church here after a four year absenceo I spent a lively week at

Lake Aurora Camp with sixth and seventh graderse The rest of the month of August went-quickly-by, but without too much pressur-e. I pickeii up_the.^gift_ cf a new typewriter from First Church of Christ in Eustis and managed to
visit three dear friends there on th:L.3 first trip.

I had my slides in order at last and gave my first presentation of the work

Near the end of the month

to the church here< As before. First Christian has given me office space to use; this makes so much of my work more efficient.

tian Church until they get their own campus. It makes an interesting and lively atmosphere all week long. It's fun to eat lunch in the kitchen and talk with students and faculty who may be doing the same* It is also a blessing to the
church to have, some of them sharing as members of the congregation.

Central Florida Bible College uses some of the facilities of First Chris

In September, the tempo of my life picked up as I began to travel to churches and groups in Florida. I am living with my friend Dorothy Hackworth again, and we moved to a condominium the first weekend in that month# Help ing pack and carry was fair return for the help Bridges and Couches gave me my last week in Ghana. In addition, I had my complete physical; the doctor said I was good for another 50 years < I was also a substitute while First
Church's secretary church showered me women's fellowship Wlien I traveled to was on a deserved two week vacation. Some women of the with Tupperware and a few days later turned a regular meeting into a surprise birthday party ahead of time. Largo for a speaking date, three women accompanied me and

we went early enough to visit the Cookson Children's home at Seffner, Florida first. So many opportunities and kindnesses made September a busy, happy month.
The Florida Christian Convention took place the first week of October.

That was a time of joy as we feasted on the Word, sang in an area choir,
and visited with friends from around the State.

can sew, so my new display board holds together very well with Velcro fastenersJ By the time I leave here on the l6th, I will have had nine opportunities to
share in some way the work in Ghana, That includes chapel at C. F. B. C. I hope they didn't mind too much when I went fifteen minutes overtime#

I am not a carpenter, but I

The Lord willing, I will be back in Florida by November 15, but will be in Pennsylvania for Christmas from December I8 to January 8. Letters can be

sent to me c/o First Christian Church, 2565 E. Kaley Ave^, Orlando, FL 32806,
or to the address in the heading of this letter During Christmas holidays, I

will be at my parents' home at 59^ E.- Second St., Bloomsburg, Pa. 178l5

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Speaking of letters, it has made me happy to receive numerous letters from my friends in Ghana. Not all the news is good, but we can share their
joys and their sorrows.

In August, Couches* house was broken into while they were sleeping.
thief took about $500 worth of goods.

The

To date, they have no clue about his

identity and none of the things has been recovered<. Our Christian friend Kwame, who is a schoolboy as well as our watchman, now gets up at one a.m. with the help of an alarm clock and stays up and studies and makes rounds until fou2? a.m. He and Enoch, our student church leader, go out on visitation two or three times a week. I hope when his school starts, he saves some time for sleep!

The college year began in September with ten new students. This makes a student body of 28, a very fine group. They have turn the student
guest room back into .a sleeping room.

- , A member of the Collegers Board of Directors, Mr. Edmund Nartey, died suddenly in September. Four of his children, all teenagers, were members of
the church.

Christian Adjei wrote that he expects a busy and fulfilling year working
with the churches. Two churches that had been visited some time ago have been

"revived."

At Christian's request, I have airmailed a small trophy to be pre


They have a successful new choir
The youth group

sented at the Christmas convention to the church with the largest group.

The Abeka church seems to be thriving.

with a local leader whose talent with music had been hidden.

that puts on plays has traveled to other places to present them.

Sunday and
I un

Bibie Study attendances are I'ery good.

One lady in the church had a baby boy.


Bridges* new car and

Bridges* last letter said the water had been off for three weeks.
derstand all too well the difficulties that entails

Couch*s new truck arrived in September!

Are they happy!

The truck has been

used for hauling water already.

Glenda and Debbie bought five buckets in

Lome to help the students cope with the water problems.

at EmmanuelrSchool of Religion. , They made their own arrangements to attendo


I expect to see them on this trip.

By a phone call, I have learned that two of our Nigerian graduates are

During this furlough year, I will publish my own newsletter.


of address can be sent to me c/o First Christian Church. My

Any changes

deepest appre

ciation goes to Mrs. Vera Henderson, who has published the newsletter for the past four years. She accepted that responsibility without ever having met me, and it was well done throughout my last term. Nov;, her husband. Dr. Marion Henderson, is Interim President of C. F. B. C., and she has new responsibilities
to carry.

One of the changes that I met in Florida was the resignation of our minister, Francis Reid. He is the man who perceived my deep interest in missions and challenged me to go# He gave me valuable advice and guidance in those months of preparation that are difficult for every new recruit. He has continued to be a faithful supporter through the years. It is hard to see him leave First
Christian, but God will bless him wherever he serves.

Please pray for all in Ghana, and for me as I travel and prepare for even
tual return.

In Christian love,
. . Dorothy Eunson.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Non-Profit Org.

2565 East Kaley Avenue


Orlando, FL 32806
DOROTHY EUNSON NEWSLETTER
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