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Report of Trip .'oaong Congregations of the
Universal Christians Church of Ghana "by Digar Fichols
At five thirty A. Li. April 7th, Brothers liayford and ITelson,
our cook, ICweiloi Atta and I began our trip to the congregations of
the Universal Christian Church of Ghana, At the rail v/ay station I
discoveredone of those anomolies v/hich malce Ghana such an interesting
place to live. Although the railv/ay is state ov/ned and oxjerated it
grants the clergy half faro rates, so v/e traveled in comparative
lu3(ury of second class vhilc paying 3rd class rates. The Diesel
pov/ered "ICuraasi Express" offered a fairly comfortable ride, though
it .took . 7 hours to malce the 17^ trip to Kumasi.
At ICumasi v/e v/ere met by ministers" and elders "of the 'are"a7""""l;ine
of us piled into brother Isaac's small Italian made car but it v/as tao
small so two of us took a bus the 60 miles to /ifrantwo. 7e had a good
driver, but I'm sure we hit 100 to 120 liPil at the bottom of some of
those hills.
A large crov/d was at the church to greet-us, I cannot get used
to the effusive v/ay one is v/elcomed for they are a warm hearted people.
Due to centuries of being in a subservient position, however, they
make it difficult for one to treat them as equals, and this bothers me.
After enthusiastic singing, prayer and the v/elcome address I spoke,
then played the tape of greetings from the Ark Valley Church and Ghana
Christian I'ission.
Eollov/ing this service I was talcen to the home of elder Isaiah,
where I v/as settled in the sumptiously furnished guest apartment,
which had a polished stone floor, inner spring mattress bed jnd a tw
burner gas stove. Four or five families occupied the ground floor of
the concret block house, built around a court and two faiiiilies, Inclu
ding Issiali, lived on the second. The house is v/ired for electricity
but the high line has not reached this village yet.
Brother Sampong started and built up the three congx^=Q''6hs of
iifrantv/o, Tanaso nd Techiman almost single handedly. llatteri^xhe had
the help of Brothers nffro and Felson. I judge broth^'Felson^tb be
one of our finest men as he is intelligent, well edufeted, af-^ipleasing
personality and honest. At Techiman there are tv/o fk^^ftil Christian
families. A neighboring Chief has asked us to begin a church in his
village. These two places need Christian Ministers.
Je returned to Kumasi on I.onday, April 12 and I spoke at Christ's
Revival Church that evening. They have a public address system that
"takes the message into the street. One wonders how many actually lis
ten but it"is at least sowing the seed.
Prom Kumasi we went to Accra on the visa and quota business. I
was required to put in writing that the maintainance and repatriation
of missionaries would be guaranteed by Christian Churches in the U.S..
Still there has been no action. I'/hile in Accra ^I stayed in the
Baptist mission home, where i'unerican missions, the Carlins, are in
charge.
Prom Accra we went, to Swedru and Gomoa Bensu. These tov/ns are
in the central region. Pour congregations are under the leadership
of A.K. idun. The trouble with Idun is that he didn't do. There was
scarcely any preparation made for our coming. \7e were quarted in a
vacant house with no furnishings. A cot was brought in for me to sleep
on but brother Felson and Kweilcu had to curl up on chairs. There was
no provision for preparmg meals, \le held a meeting under a brush
arbor in the presence of the villa chief and his court and the congrega
tion representing about 20 women and children. V/e need a hard working
preacher in this area.
Going next to Htronang, our spirits were lifted to find a strong
work located here. Brother Joseph K. Gyedu ministers to the Ftronang,
Adubiase ^d Asaaso congregations and brother ITortener ministers to the.
congregations at uepotuntum and Ilwekwae, All of these congregations
were represented at the meeting at Ftronang. here the people came
flocking in with gifts. The women carried on their heads baskets of
bananas, pineapple, avacado, yams, eggs and several fowls. Brother
ilayford called this the strongest center of work from if's beginning
as they always responded to his call for help. The paramont Chief here
is a member of the church and seemed absolutely sincere.
Just previous to the afternoon meeting the Chief with his retinue,
followed hy the whole congregation,came to escort me to the meeting
place arranged in the public market. lie marched along under the
royal unbrella,and an unbrella was also provided for me, The pictures
taken of this procession will be something to shoi/ my great grand
possibly 300 people gathered in the market-place,
vvuth about 200 of them being chrisidans of the area. There was sing
ing , a welcome and short speech by the Chief to which I responded
^d played the recorded greetings from the U.S., followed by my sermon.
spoke here again the next morning at a 9:00oclock service which the
chief again attended.
'.7e were at .dcim Oda for the weekend- and I spoke there four
times. Since the minister left, two "strong elders lead the sizable
congregation, though it had previously been torn vd,th strife over
locating a clinic or hospital there,
Prom Oda we went to ./inneba, a college torn, the seat of the
Kwame illcrume Idealogical Institute, the elite educational institution
ot Ghma. nere brother John Gyedu, older brother of Joseph Gyedu,
ministers, ue is an "Uncle Tom" type character, simple gentle and
nonest. I have taJten his son Isaac, from his very fine family, to be
my iirst Timothy.
The last congregation visited was Uawjias^ff'^^nere there is a
strong congregation but they have no churclWiiS^lding and must meet -in
a. rented, haii.
Summary
The Universal Christian Church in Chana has at present 15 active
congregationswith between one to two thousand members. Only six of
these congregations have their.ovm building. One is operating a
kindergarten at idcim Oda. There are eight preachers, one lady evan
gelist and the general chairraan, I r hayford. Uone of these are salar-
led. i.ost of them live from the offerings of the churches but some
do a little farming . on the side, host of the preachers believe they
have a calling from God and, that the holy . Spirit r/ill tell them what
to say so a through and intensive bible study is not too important,
however, their songs are bible jtmth^r^eated. oveir_and-v-er^- There-^r
i-& a grca^-needwfoT teaching although the church has come a long way J /
in restoring the IT.T. church in Ghana. /
yfi'ews Prom Hckinley Indian Session
n-u -I home front i .able ITichols continues to vrork in the
Childrens home. Since we last wrote, new house parents, hr. and I rs
Garland bressler vdth their five children, have joined us. hable '
continues to live in the home and does the cooking. There are now
2b people at the dinner table each evening, hable also helps v/ith
distributing clothing so you can see she is kept busy.
Reuben had his base ball season ruined when he broke his leg at
pratioe in april. The doctor'felt a pin should he put in the ankle
to strengthen it so he underwent that surgery also. ;fter getting
back- on his feet again,the cast has not slowed him dovm any. he was
yestSda^^ the rest at the Jr. hi., hi School pLnK
bp has recovered remarkably from her surgery and is glad t(a
be relieved of the previous discomfort. She is now busy preparing
for V.n.S. which will begin June 7th. Je vail again have three
schools lasting through June.
Prayer heeds ^
granted and filled as soon as possible,
mat a church Qa<churches talce on an extra 150 dollers living link
support for^.i^ar ITichols
Por wisdom and guidance in all our decisions.
That God might use us to his honor and glory.
In him
Edgar jud hable ITichols
Dorothy and Reuben
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When and Where- Baptized? X9Q^
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Spouse's Name LiSbol
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Dorothy May
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Casper. Wyoming!: 1923
Phyllis <Ioy Kansas Citv. I'ivssoiiri 19D0
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Iloiviton, Texas 193A
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AkinJDcia, (Thana
29 September 1965
Dear Friends:
The Special Conference of the Universal Christian Church In Ghana met in Akin-Oda on
the 17th September, and closed on 19th September. The Conference was called by the
Chairman to condiser t'le matter of affilation with Ghana Christian Council and to
adopt Constitution and ^y-Laws. The attendance was quite good and a spirit of cau-
tious optomism prevailed.
The Brethren faced frankly the dangers inherent in affiliation with the Ghana Christ^*
ian Council. There is no question of modernism, as all the Churches are fundamental
in doctrine H owever, there remains the question whether the Church can remain
really free and be a member of the Council. Since it is now the settles policy of
the Government to deal with Churches only through the Council, it was felt that since
religious freedom is guaranteed ty their constitution (Ghana), and they are not sur
rendering any of their liberties by affiliation, it was the only thing they could do.
If it came to the point where they felt their liberties were threatened, they would
make their fight at t'^'at point and at that time. This was a question which the
Ghanian Churches had to decide for themselves, as your missionary could not take part
in ary debate of tiis nature. We believe thsy made the right decision, but certainly
the power of intercessory prayer needs to be unleashed to hold back the forces of
evil which threaten the Church in Ghana,
The Brethren showed both courage and vision as they planned to begin a work in
Kumasi, re-establish the Church in Takoradi, and investigate the possibilities of
establishing Churches at WKaw Kaw and Wenchi. Another encouraging factor was a
letter from Brother DaPaah of Asesewa, explaining his inability to attend. Brother
DaPaah represents 12 Assemblies and about ^00 members who withdrew from the fellow
ship about 2 years ago.
Present at the Convention wore Pastor Moses Osei and Brother Asare, Akim-Oda; pastor
John-Gyedu-and-B-rethe-r Ansahr^&wS^xas^-S&stnr Nnrtnnoh, Aanco; Pastor Sampong,
.... m + Vi/a
Afrantwo; Pastor Mensah, Techlman; Brother Moses, Tanso, and an Elder for the
Ntronang congregation; also General Chairman, Nichols, and Secretary 0, Nelson.
Brother Joseph Gyedu did not attend and a committee was appointed to investigate, as
it is reported that he has accepted other emplcyment, and his congregation is suf
fering from lack of leadership. Brother John Quansah represented Takoradi, and
reports the former Church is now closed. Brother Samson just arrived this (Monday)
morning. He reports the Ntronang Congregation solidly behind the present organiza
tion.
We h^V^^liree objectives tp^b^ accomplished in the next three months. First and most
lmi5ortant.,i,Jlq_secure'-t!ii Second, to establish a work at Kumasi, and thirdly
to re-establish the work at Takoradi, We have one of the finlst men in our fellow
ship in Brother John Quansah, former Elder in the Taloradi Congregation. But wo will
have to have considerable increase in Mission income to be enabled to do this. We
have the will and the men to accomplish these objectives, but we do not have the
money, I cannot take much more of this tension which develops when the expenses con
tinually exceed receipts, I believe, However, that you will respond, and our prayers
will be answered. Travel aid living expenses, especially when one is travelling,
are incrediably high. My travel to accra have not been for personal reasons, but
to secure the Quota, But I have had to bear a large part of the expense from my
personal income.
ThfCrtwo great difficultly^ in the work so far have been: (1) Finding leaders who
wer-^'rh'^onsxtiicrand. whose word to be relied on, and (2) Overcoming errors in teach-*
\ng. Most of the ministers, including Pastory Hayford, came out of Christ Apostolic
Church. This one of the "Spiritual" Churches, which moans emphasis is placed on what
they call the "Baptism of the Holy Spirit," and immersion in water a nd the Lord's
Supper were not a necessity.
Greetings from,
\ Edgar Nichols
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Forwarding Agent:
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Nov. 10, 1965
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Again I greet you from Ghana, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ,
who loved us, who bought us with His own blood, by whom we _are reconciled^
"Wcbd," and are given "this" ministry of' rehohcTiatidh.
What is Ghana lilce? This question undoubtedly occurs to many. It is
rather difficult to describe to one who has never visited a tropical or
semi-tropical country. The southern one-third of the country is gently
rolling to rough in character and is heavily forested. Travelling by bus
or train, one might at first thinh the country is 90% forest. However,
closer observation will reveal many patches of- cultivation; corn, yams,
cassava, plantain, bananas", si^id papaya.
The Ghanains practice "burn cultivation"-. They go in the forest and
cut the grass, rushes, ferns, and small trees and vines; everything that
will fall to their cultaas. When this is dry they set it afire. Everything
is killed except the larger trees. The Africian is described as an "exten
sive" but not an "intensive" cultivator, and this description is fitting.
He is by no means lazy, he works hard, but his chief tools, cutlass and
mattock (a short handled hoe) are not very efficient. He figures that
wnatever he does, the ground is going to be covered with vegetation anyway,
so he plants as many as three or four crops as thickly as possible in the
same patch. He makes no attempt to keep the ground clean, just cuts the
vegetation back so that it does not smotner his crop. He generally gets a
good yield tne first year after a burn, with diminishing yield for three
on-f-our .years ..until-he Lets ..it.^o. back,and .tnen he . goes, in , the jungle-to..
make a new "burn".
At Winneba,-with the coconut palms swaying and the roar of breakers'
on the beaches in one's ears, one could think he was in Hawaii. In fact,
the temperature range does not differ greatly from Hawaii, But I under
stand that in central and northern Ghana, where the costal breezes do not
temper the climate, the temperature gets much hotter,
CHRISTMS CONVMTION
Plans are going forward for the Christmas Convention of the Universal
Christian Church at Asesewa. This looks like it might mean a great for\7ard
step in the movement. The Universal Christian Fellowsnip, which is center
ed there, claims fourteen congregations and 700 membership. It has been
separate from the Universal Christian Church for about two years now. They
write me of their rejoicing that divisive elements have been removed from
the church. It also appears that about all of the churches will be repre
sented at the Convention.
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imGENT NEEDS
A church, or church related organization to contribute $2'p a month so,
we may rent a hall or suitable room in which "to hold church services. We
have been holding outdoor meetings in the market place which is about Ya- of
a mile from our home in Kumasi. We have good interest and have had several
responses to the invitation. ?i/e feel we are fully Justified in a vigorous
campaign of evaiigeli.zation until we have a congregation established in
Kumasi,
Also urgently needed- is $100 per month more income to meet the added
expense of extra travel in answer to the many calls that come requesting a
visit from the missionary.
WHO DUN IT?
In a strah-ge and nrovidential v/ay the copy of a_ 1et^ter marked ''Con-
fidential", the original of which we are told was delivered to' "Flag^aff
House" Accra, came into my possession. It charged me with being a spy of
being unknown to the Secretary of the "'u'orld Christian Mission", and of
having correspondents in South Africa to which I regularly , sent -informa
tion. It was signed with a woman's name, either fictitious, or one hired
for the use of her name. The tactics, and the very language used pointed
strongly.- to a known person- Vie have evidence enough that I can say I know
the perpetrator of the deed. We do not contemplate taking any action how
ever, as God has provided us with friends who have loyally sponsored our
cause. Tnis act has rather worked out to the furtherance of the
and to the glory of God (Phil. 1:12-21).
ElEST GHHISTIAN GEURCH
Rolling Prairie, Ind 46371
May the Peace of God dwell in' you.
Edgar Nichols
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HAIL THE HEAVEN BORN PRINCE OF PEACE
HAIL THE SON OF RIGHTEOUSNESS-
LIGHT AND LIFE TO ALL HE BRINGS,
RISEN WITH HEALING IN HIS WINGS.
V)/?' ^ HIS glory" by,
born THAT MAN NO MORE MAY DIE,
BORN TO RAISE THE SONS OF EARTH,
BORN TOGIVE THEM SECOND BIRTH.
Greetings"^]?^om thT Nicliols at McKinley Mission, otG 20
As this Christmas season brings us to the close of another year
our thoughts are turned back to view the events and accomplishments of
the year 1965. May we review it together.
Last year at this time Edgar was with us""through the holidays and"
most of January. His presence was greately appreciated as Mabel was
looking after the Children's Home at the time.
. The last of February Dorothy underwent surgery on her ear for the
second time. Recovery was rapid and we thank God that much of the previous
trouble has cleared up.
In March Edgar left for Ghana, Africa leaving an empty place here but
becoming a blessing to the Christians in Ghana. Also in March new house
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dressier and family arrivied. They had a boys home
in northern Calif, for several years so are well prepared for the job.
Mabel continued in the Home, preparing meals, until July,
Through the four weeks of June we taught in V.B.S. Even Reuben
worked as a helper. Reuben has also taken an active part in the Church
as song leader and providing special music through the year.
Dorothy and Reuben each had a week of camp in July The later part of
the month Mabel went to Indiana to help Lois Bangs (youngest daughter)
during the arriiral- of their uhird child, second boy, Steven- Matthew-Barrgs,-
The first week of August Reuben and Dorothy spent in missions week
at Wi Ne Ma camp on the Oregon coast. Upon returning Dorothy taught
another two weeks at our local camp. She also enjoyed a short visit from
her cousin and previous coworker,Shirley Hasselquist,
_ Mabel arrivied home in September in time to start Reuben off on his
senior year of high school. His favorite subject is auto mechanics. In
beptember our preacher and^family, Dalton and Ann Carr left us to begin a
new^work among the Navajo in Arizona. Mabel accompanied them to the
National Missionary Convention in Joplin, Mo. and enjoyed the Christian
pspiration and fellowship there. Upon her return she and Reuben moved
into the house Carrs vacated.
In October our Bible clubs and ladies meeting began. We have Bible
clubs i.'ionday through Thursday and ladies meeting on Friday. Mabel works
in the clothing but does not help in the Home now. These tasks kept us
busy through November except for one week Dorothy took off to nurse a
strep throat infection.
Now in this month preparation and pratice for our Christmas program
is added to our daily schedule. After the Progran, Dec. 22nd there will
be two busy days packing Christmas boxes.
In looking back our hearts are moved to praise Him ^o has given us
another full and satisfying yaar of service. The Lord has blessed us with
fourteen conversions this past year. Please pray for them.
May our Lord bless and keep you and give you joy in the coming new
year.
In Him
Mrs. Edgar Nichols
Dorothy and Reuben
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5712 Eagle Lane
BetLany, Oklahoma
Dear Christian Friends:
CHEISTiviAS 1965
Edgar Nichols
P. 0. Box 1977
Eumasi,Ghana
Dec. 14, 19^5
As I look back to Christmas 1964, which I spent with my family at
Toppenish, Washington, I can hardly realize a year has passed so quickly.
Much has been accomplished in this time but much that I had hoped for is
not yet an accomplished fact. However, I can not but praise God, who has
brought me here, sustained me in the face of m^any trials and difficulities,
and given me a ministry among this people. The length of time of this
ministry we must leave to Him.
There are signs of Christmas everywhere, even with the thermometer
registering around 85 degrees. The stores are full of shoppers, but very
shy, we would say, of "Christmas things" to buy. A few toys, Christmas
cards, and some cheap Christmas decorations and that is about it. I
imagine that most of the Christmas money will be spent on new clothing,
which is quite the most sensible after all.
We can not but remind ourselves, as we celebrate the birth of the
Prince of Peace, whose Kingdom shall know no limits, and whose reign shall
know no end, '-ow we need to pray, as God in His mercy extends this age of
grace, that we may be more diligent in sowing the seed that bears fruit
unto life everlasting.
CHRISTMS CONVENTION
The Ghanaian has his holidays based largely on local traditions, when
if at all possible the family returns home to celebrate. But Christmas is
the time for Christians to get together for fellowship.^ Personally, I
think it is a good idea, but I know it would be quite difficult to get
Americans to adopt the idea. At any rate, we are planning for a large
gathering of the faithful at Asesewa December 24-27.
Asesewa is quite a unique village. It is located in the hills about
45 miles from Koforidua at the end of the paved highway. It is in an
excellent farming community and has one of the largest markets in all of
Ghana. People come from as far as 5OO miles to trade there. We expect to
be there on Monday, Dec. 27, preaching the Gospel and passing out tracts.
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J v..A. SYSTEM
We have long needed, a public address system for conventions and
evangelistic meetings. Brother John Gyedu has resurrected one which we
have had repaired and put in good working order. However, it needs
another speaker and a 12 volt battery so that it can be used in the
country. The added equipment and repairs total $60. We would appreciate
added contributions to help pay for this much needed piece of equipment.
SIGHIEICANT SIGNS
Visitors to West Africa are generally intrigued with the names and
slogans which are painted on most of the busses and passenger lorries.
Some of them which have amused us are "The Wages of Sin", "To Be or Not to-
Be", "Except the Lord", and "No Business, No Wife", The last is an appeal,
"Ride with me so that I can get enough money to marry". And when you see
..n i .ory -hh -hhi^ ngan "Prepare to Ivieet .Thy God" bearing down upon you,
you feel it best to get clear off the road.
The sign which has the greatest appeal (to our sense of humor, that
is) appears over a dentist's office and reads "PERSEVERENCE DENTAL PARLOR".
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May the Prince of Peace give you peace,
Edgar Nichols
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