Forwarding Agents

CENTRAL CHURCH OF CHRIST

1440 SO. OAKDALE

M/M Bob Pruitt

270'* S. River Road
Grants Pass, OR 97527

MEDFORD, OREGON

M/M Bert Bureros

P.O. Box 49

97501

3515 Aparri, Cagayan

Feb. 1989

Riilippines

Hard to come by were the MESSAGES FROM MARY AND BERT this time. A newsletter prepared to mail

was stolen with some other things in Manila. It took a while for Bert and Mary to find this
out

and preoare another, so this

enthusiasm as they

newsletter is almost a month late.

That does not lessen their

says

"Greetings to you in this new year of 1989. As we come into this year we praise the Lord that

we can look forward in the assurance of His love, care and protection, and as we look back over

1988 we also praise Him for His love, care and protection, and for His provision through you

wonderful people. Although there were many things that happened last year that we hope we never
have to go through again, wo can only praise the Lord for His constant protection, wisdom, and
guidance. We also want to express our thanks, insufficient as it is, to each of you who are in
any way a part of this ministry. Without each one of you this ministry could not be tdiat it
is. Again we give the Lord praise.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Vfe want to thank each of you ^0 contributed to our Christmas. Your love will

teach our children to love. We had a delicious dinner with everyone overstuffed. Two roasted
pigs, fried chicken, salad, rice, juice and cookies made everyone waddle. Then we dismissed to
the Christmas tree and what fun and joy as the children received and opened their 3 presents.
Our Christmas this year had a special "joy" in it as Joy Collins and her friend Eileen Alder were

with us. Joy had lived with us for 5 years and is still a special part of our family. A special
thanks to Joy and Eileen and all their friends vdio made, gathered, prepared, and sent many
Christmas gifts for the children and staff. Things have been unbelievably busy these last few
months and without their help Christmas would not have been as exciting. Of course the joy of
knowing and living in the love of our Heavenly Father and His Son, our Saviour, makes the Christ^mas season special. And His love is so evident through you all.
Another joy at Christmas was having all our children home. Jessie was home from Silliman Univer

sity ^idiere he is studying, hoping to be a doctor some day.

lot of hard work and study.

M)AF, Inc.

Please pray for him.

He has found university fun, but a

James and Maureen were home from school at

They have both grown in confidence and ability to sign.

Wb are thankful for this

Christian school.

In Nov. idien we went to meet Joy and Eileen we said

good-bye to Faye Burton who had been with

us for 8 months. Our thanks to her for her faithfulness in taking our Dolores (cerebral-palsied)
to school and helping her so she had more chance to leam. (We are looking for some way to get
Dolores and Julioalso CPthe special help they need.)

GUESTS In Oct. we were visited by friends Rick and Janet Norquist.

They came to the Hiilippines

to pick up some children they were adopting (from the Manila area) and came to visit us.

We

had a great visit. Unfortunately their return to Manila became quite an unforgettable experience
as their fli^t was cancelled due to weather. They took a bus instead and their 12-hr. bus ride

turned into a
hr. ride, caught in floods and land slides. But the Lord's care was very appar
ent, and they learned to trust ffl.m more. Hope this won't discourage them or others from visiting.

FAREWELLS As us ual, our family changes.

Four of our children have gone home.

Janice, 3 went

home to live with her grandparents. Sie does not live far away, s 0 maybe we can see her off
and on. Brothers Mark and Jerry. 4 and 3 wont back homefar away. ^ pray that the seed that"
has been planted in these young minds will some how be watered and grow. Arbie, almost 2, just
left. He came to us 4 days old. We are not worried about Arbie, although we will miss him. He
is from a strong Christian homo and we know he will even be joining us for services from time to
time. He is from the same olace as Janice and maybe they will be able to teach her also.
WELCOME ! We have also received 4 new children, keeping our count at
87. Joel. 12 years old, is from Ifugao. His father is a drunkard
and beat his wife. Joel came to her defense, attacking the father,
and then ran away in fe ar. He was picked up stealing in a market
several days later and then was staying at the police station. He is
older than we usually accept, but we pray that he will learn to love
and accept the Lord and then take His love back to his people.
Kharen. 2, is an illegitimate child, a product of rape by the m o t h e r ' s ^

grandfather. She was very weak from mal-nourishment,also has double pjPHHv
congenital cataracts, and seems to be deaf.

to the feeding and love and is much stronger.

She has responded well

Soon we will see what

can be done about her eyes and ears. Annilin. 20 months, is the
product of a broken homo.

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She was very mal-nourished and suffering

neglect. Now she is about to walk on her own and is a happy,smiley i'
girl. Meldred, 7 is a veiy special case. She is from a broken home jj

and was living with her father and stop-mother. About 1-|- yrs. ago
she either fell or was ished down the stairs. The father returned

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quit talking and responding normally. Then, over a year ago, the

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mother left her with an aunt, who was already hard up financially.

weak,

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and show her lots of love. She smiles a lot, eats well, sleeps well, S
and is generally responding well.

Please keep her in your prayers.

THE BUILDING AND THE CHURCH (CHRIST'S BODY)

going UP as funds are available.

Our chapel building Is

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Any wanting to help with this project please designate your gift for such* We praise the Lord
that in the last Jy rocs* 10 of our nei^bors have accepted the Lord and been baptized* Two of
them are part-time workers at the Home* Two are parents of a girl who has worked for us for

several years* She is slow mentally (but a good laundress) but loves the Lord and has prayed

for her parents*

She was the first . of our neighbors to accept Christ and be baptized*

The

father has been a drunkard and really needs ouir prayers to remain strong*

Our FURLOUGH is now scheduled* Hiarch 6 we leave Manila for Taipei, Taiwan, to visit missionary
friends there* Then March 10 we leave Taiwan and land in Los Angeles at 9:00 AM (10th)* We

leave L*A* at ^:00 PM, arriving in Portland, OR at 8:55 P*M* on American Wast Jli^t #HP 676*

Our apologies to our Seattle friends for not landing there this time* Wia will see you sometime.
Usually all of our speaking has been on the Wast Coast, since the bulk of our support comes

from there* Bit if there are others in areas east of Oregon who would like to have us speak
we are open to it* However, we would need enou^ speaking dates to be good stewardship for the
travel expenses* Wa are receiving more and more support from MissouriIndiana way and could
travel that area* If you are interested please write to the Forwarding Agents and tell them of
your times
would be

and -sdiat you would want.

A route to the Mid-west might materialize*

Time limits

May to mid-July*

We are so thankful for all our supportersfinances, prasrer, and other giftsand would love to

be able to speak to all individually and personally give you our thanks*

But if we never see

you face-to-face we pray that the life and service of our children will show the thanks as they
bring glory to our Lord*
PRAYER NEEDS:

1*

fVirlough scheduling and other needs

2*

For our staff as we leave them in charge (we have no replacements)

Time to complete all that must be done before our departure

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Possible Home extension work in Ifugao Pro-^nce (more on this in future letters)

Sponsors, for the children

For love,wisdom, and strength for us all in our day-to-day activities

For our many adolescents and the problems and pressures they face each day

PRAISE ITEMS:

1* No problems during the hearing for visa renewal* We have not yet heard the results, but
seems promising*
2*

Our wonderful Christmas celebration time

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Good health and strength

The wonderful love of our Lord Jesus Christ and His continual protection, care and provision as we serve Him hero

ASPECIAL NO^: Please do not send any checks (^rectly to us* Wb cannot cash them here and

there is a possibility of them being stolen enroute. Send all checks direct to the forwarding
agents*

Again wo want to express our thanks to each of you who are a part of this
lord bless each of 3rou as much as you have blessed us*

ministry*

May the

In His love,
Bert and Mary

Would you like Mary and Bert, Jordan and Jacob, Ito visit-your church? Available dates at this

writing: WASHINGTON AND OREGON: Mid-April through summer and fall*

NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN

CALIFORIA : They id.ll be traveling to the National Missionary Convention at Anaheim late October
and return after November 8* Vfe would beglad to work out the timing with you if you want them
to come* We'd be delighted to hear interest from anyidierewho knows what exciting things might
develop?

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Address on front

Non-Profit Organization
U*S* Postage Paid
Permit No* 56I
Medford, Oregon

CENTRAL CHURCH OF CHRIST

1440 S* OAaDALE 773-3144

MEDFORD, OREGON

97501

MISSIONS DEPARTMENT

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Forwarding Agents

CEi\iTRAL CKiJRCH OF CHRIST

1440 SO OAKDALE

J'i/M Bob Pruitt

278^ S, River Road
Grants Pass, OR

^lEDFORD, OREGON

9752?

975OI

April 1989
MESSACffiS FROM MARY AND BERT

**For the Lord God is a sun and shieldj the Lord bestows favor and honor, no good thing does He
withhold from those idiose walk is blameless.

0 Lord Almighty, blessed is the man who trusts

in you." (Ps 84:11 & 12) And the Lord has blessed us and given all needs through you who also
trust Him, and we pray His many blessings on you also.
We are enjoying fellowship and sharing with the Lord's family in the States. After a nice visit
in Taioei, Taiwan,with the Rick Merrill family, and with Anna Fletcher and the Steve Taylors in

Lo-Tung (at the Home of God's Love) we had a good flight and arrivedin Portland, OR xMarch 10.
How nice to be met in LA by ny sister. Holly, to spend a few hours with her and family before our
fli^t north. We have been enjoying the hospitality and joy of fellowship with relatives and
family in the Lord. We had a wonderful Sunday in Mlwaukie, OR, and have enjoyed being with

many churches in the Rogue Valley (^ere I grew up) while staying with ray parents.

Jordan and

Jacob are having a good time getting to know Grandma and Grandpa Pruitt (and vice versa) and
helping plant garden, etc. Soon we will begin traveling other areas. Here's our itinerary for

the next 3 months. If we are in your area please come see us.

MY 7 Church of Christ, Christian (2nd & B), PM, Ashland, OR

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flogue Valley Christian, Missionary Grp.,Noon, Msdford, OR

So. Dinpqua Church of Christ, Canyonville,OR, Mother-Daughter PM

21 Shelton Christian Church, Sielton, WA

24 McKinley Park,PM, Tacoma, WA

25 Lincoln Park Missionary Grp (11 AM) Tacoma, WA
26-29 Memorial Weekend, Wi-Ne-Ma Camp, Cloverdale, OR

JUNE 11 Central Point Church of Christ, Central Point, OR

12-16 VBS Redwood Christian Church, Grants Pass, OR

18 White City, OR, Church of Christ, AM

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JULY 9-14 Camp Koinania, sireet Home, OR

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15-16 Estacada Christian Church, Estacada, OR

17-21 VBS Somerset Christian, Beaverton, OR
23 Turner Christian Church, Turner, OR PM

Bureros Family

24-29 Jr. High Camp, Wi-Ne-Ma Christian Camp

Mp. Eldon Potts,

Box 1092, Joplin, MO, 64801, is arranging a schedule for us in the Mid-West in

September and October.

COOL WATER As per usual we have been very busy. In January we took a trip to Cebu to visit
Bert's family and friends before going to the States. When we returned to the Home we found
severe water problems. In the past we had planned to drill a new wellj a auLittersible pump was

donated for the Home,

but we needed a 4" hole and no one in our area could drill it.

One time

when Bert was visiting his home he learned of a man in the church near-by who drilled wells for

big companies and could drill ours. He estimated the cost (materials, labor, etc.) at $3,000.00.
Right after we received the driller's estimate we received a check in the mail for $3,000,001
Again, before we knew the need the Lord, working through His people, had begun to supply. They
began drilling right after we left for the States. Ihe well is now drilled and there is a good
water supply. Last word was that they are using the old pump on the new well idiile waiting for
the power company to put in a 3"phase transformer for the new pump. How we thank each of you >rtio
have given through the years for this project. Monies given in the past have been used to keep
the original pump and well going until we were able to put in the new one. Our thanks to the
donor of the pump and the monies for the new well. Again, without the help of God's people, we
would not be able to accomplish this. Our thanks also to Jfr. Villamill and Bert's brother, Ely,
who left their families for the time to come help us with the well.

We enjoyed many VISITORS be fore leaving. X am afraid we were not able to give them the hospi
tality due, since we were busy packing, sorting, training, etc. as we took care of last minute
details. Our auditor Cynthia and her companion Ina were with us for a week as they finished the

audit for the years I986-88.

We appreciate their patience and service.

John and Chris came from

Tokyo Union Church for a visit and to visit some of the income-generating projects that are being
sponsored . by the Philippine Self-Help Program with the families of some of our children. Vfe
left them in the middle of their visit. Virginia Fleenor, missionary to Japan, came for her 2nd
visit the day we were leaving. We were able to see her in Manila and again here in the States.
The Fleenors soonsor one of our children and have also begun or instigated other projects and
help. We appreciate each of these visitors and their part in the work of the Children's Home.
In Manila we met Elizabeth Scriba from the States, an occupa tional therapist. She visited the
Home also and was able to give some good suggestions for helping our children with cerebral
palsy and other problems.
The CHAPEL building goes up slowly, as funds are available. The church itself is giving and also
there have been some designated funds from the States. Thank you to those who have given to this
special project. We anticipate even more community interest and growth in the church when we

have a separate building in \diich to worship (at present we hold Sunday services in the Home's
dining room). We praise the Lord that His family is growing in the community as a result of the
Home being there and our chaplain being able to call in the homes and hold Bible studies, etc.
Anyone desiring to help in this construction please designate it on your check.

As usual things are changing and busy in the Honie* As no one came to relieve us while we are in
the States we left the staff in charge.

They are getting along well, but aporeciate and need

our prayers

FAMILY NEWS

In January Rio. ^ mos. old, joined our family.

His father abandoned the family and

the mother needed to work to support the family<> Rio will be with us until the mother is able
to suoport them, and he is old enough to be cared for by the older siblings. lively and
Carlito Jove, 18 mos. and 4 years old, joined us early April. Their mother had worked for us
part-time. In February the father was killed and since they are a very poor family, she was
unable' to continue to support all h children. &e does have a job, but it does not pay much.
They live near the Home and worship with us so the mother sees her children often. We are happy
to be able to help our family in Christ as well as those
do not know our Savior yet.
As we were increasing we also decreased by 2. Msnchita. -who was with us in the past, placed in
a rehabilitation home while we were in t he States last time, and returned home again in January

(with her 10 yr. old sister Sonia). has taken her sister and left again.

We have given Menchita

her last chance, life prayed forher, taught her^ gave her many chances and are saddened by her

departure. We wiU continue to pray for her and her sister, that Msnchita will grow in the Lord
and follow His leading, and will also teach and share His love with her sister and others she

is with. The Lord has promised His Word will not return to Him void and we claim this in
Msnchita'S case.

She accepted Christ as her Savior when she was 10.

His way and pray she will follow it.

Ws have trained her in

SCHOOL closed the end of March. Our Joyce received 1st. honors in her first grade class.

Magie received a medal for "Best in Attendance"! in her dress-making class.

Our

We are proud of

these girls and the others who have done well in their classes, even though they did not receive
honors. Jessie is home from Siliman University for the summer and we look forward to his good

influence and encouragement, for the older boysj especially.

The summer is a busy time. Many of our children make visits to their homes or relatives. They
enjoy this but always seem happy to be back and we are hapoy to have them back. Summer Bible
Camps and Vacation Bible School are also exciting times, anticipated by the children all year
long. Those who do not go on vacation are busy helping around the Home and enjoying special
outings planned for them. We pray that the children will continue to grow in appreciation for

^at the Lord has given them.

NEW PLANS Because our Home is growing and we are seeing more areas of need, we are beginning to
set plans for a satellite home. This would be located in Ifugao province, and area of different

tribal groups and a lot of poverty. Wa have l6[ children from that area and have heard of those
^Q_died.bei'ore thev could be brought to our Home in Anarrl.

This will also be a gre^at chance

to evangelize in this area, as the people are interested in the Word. Ws see the Lord pre
paring missionaries and staff for this new area of ministry, but there are many details to be
worked out.

Please keep this in your prayers.

Again we express our heart-felt thanks to each one of you \dio is a part of this ministry in

any way.

This ministry could not go on, nor thlese children bo helped (both physically and

spiritually) if it wore not for you. Thank you| for your partnership.

PRAY FOR:

The Home staff; the children to walk close to the Lord; the chapel building; the

satellite home plans; our family as [we travel; Bert's naturalization; the political
situation; Mary's visa renewal.

PRAISE FOR: The new well; safe travel to the ^ates; joy of fellowship with the Lord's people
in the States and their hospitality; His continual supply of our needs; His con
tinued protection for the Home and children.

In His love,
Bert and Mary

NOTICE.

Central Church of Christ has changed dJts name to Rogue Valley Christian Church, which

will be on all letterheads now.

ROGUE VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Non-Profit Organization
U.S. Pbstage Paid

1^0 S. OAiCDALE 773-3144

MEDPORD, OREGON 97501

Permit No. 56l

Medford, Oregon
MISSIONS DEPARTMENT

Horizons Magazine
Missions Services
Box 2427

Knoxville, TN 37901

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Forwarding Agents

M/M Bob Pruitt

M/M Bert Bureros

ROGUE VALLEY CKRISTIAW CHURCH

1440S0. OAKDALE

WEDFORD, OREGON

2784- S. River Road

Grants Pass, OR 97527

P.O. Box ^9
3515 Aparri, Cagayan
Philippines

97501

July 1989
MSSAGES FROin MARY AND BERT

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on

him should not perish, but have eternal life." "Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all^
the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit;
teaching them to observe all things vdiatsoever I commanded you: and lo, I am with you always,
even unto the end of the world."

We have been using these verses a lot in our busy summer, with our involvement in several VBS's
as well as camps and weekend speaking, '/fe praise God for safety and provision and for the
wonderful fellowship we have enjoyed with our brothers and sisters in the Lord. We praise God
for those who went out and taught so the we know Christ, so that we can now share His love
with others.

SUMMiR was very busy at the Children's Home also.

visit their

Many of the older children were able to

relatives and as far as we know all returned safely.

The summer vacation is from

April to mid-June, There was a VBS held at the Home for our children and neighbors, and then
our teachers went out and held 3 i^ore VBS's. Our children also attended camp, several in each
of the 3 weeks. They always enjoy that and are encouraged and grow spiritually. We are thank
ful that we are able to afford to send them.

ANNUAL PARTY TII^-iEl June 17 Eldon Ftotts and his gang arrived for another party. Unfortunately
not all their gifts arrived with them, but after some phone calls and working together with
Philippine Air Lines, they were able to continue the party early Sinday morning. I'm sure it
was

another wonderful time for the children.

We want to thank all those involved in making

this special oarty possible.

DAILY MEEDSDAILY SUPPLY We also want to express our deepest thanks to all of you who make
our daily living possible. We thank God for you faithful contributors who give every month,
and those who give special gifts, for those who pray for us, give clothes, etc. It takes all
of you to make our ministry possible.

We have heard

that daily expenses have gone up quite a bit recently, causing a large increase

in our $<^,500 per month budget. A wage increase of a little over $1.00 per person per day has
gone into effect as well. (This is an increase of approximately $^0.00 per day for the Home.
increase in prices and wages

We have not yet made this mcx^ease, out wxll have to

means

that we are needing about $2,000 a month more than in the past.

is able to supply, as He always has in the past, as He has promised.

We know that our God

Again we express our

thanks to all of you who are a part of our ministrywho are the channel of His supply.

It

is because of you that we can give these children a home where they can have the food they
need for life, and be given love , and learn of our Heavenly Father who loves us so much He
sent His Son to be our Savior.

FA^iILY NEWS We did have some population changes.

has gone to live with an Aunt and Uncle.

Norma, 12, who has been with us for 6 years,

We are thankful for the years she has been viith us

and that she knows Christ as her Savior. We pray she will remain a strong Christian and will
share His love with her new family and friends. Rene. 1^, and Johny. 15 have both decided
they would like to return home with their mothers. They have been with us 7 and 5 years
respectively. Both have accepted the Lord as their Savior. Like all young people they need
plenty of prayer so they will stay strong and close to the Lord. Mchael Cabuta.ie. who came

at 2 months and is now 2 years, was returned to his mother also. Thank you to all of you who
made it possible to help these children and teach them of our Lord. Rico, a 7 months old
Negrito boy, came very weak, as his mother died several months ago. He is now growing and
becoming strong.

The news from the Home is that all is going well. The staff, who are managing the Home iriiile
we are gone, are doing a good job. Thank you to you who are praying for them. Please
continue to hold them up in prayer.

We also heard that they have done some more

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The new Tsumn (submersible) should be installedj and running well now, as the new 3-phase trans

former has been installed by the power company (at a big price). Vfe praise the Lord that we
are now able to have a strong, trustworthy water system without running the pump for close to
2^ hours a day. This should bring good savings in our electric bill(help pay for the transformer

School started in the middle of June, with many of ours out and going.

We have 6 in high

school or vocational school, Jessie in his second year at Siliman University, almost 3^ i*!
elementary and 15 in kindergarten, plus 2 in E'.E.A.F., Inc.

Early June, I'm sure, was busy

getting supplies and uniforms ready.

EXPAMDIMG OPPORTUNITIES OF SERVICE I

In our last letter we mentioned a Satellite Home.

Lord

willing, in 1990 we will begin a satellite home in the Ifugao Province, a mountainous area

about half way to Manila from Aparri(7 hours).! It is off the main highway a few miles.

Dick

and Kay Davidson, who have been working with Ambassadors for CJhrist in Davao, Philippines,

will be coming in early 1990 to join us in the work, specifically in the satellite home when
it starts. Wb are laying some ground work, but there is a lot to be done and we would
aopreciate your prayers. This will be a great opport\inity to help many more people, as well
as a great evangelistic opportunity. We now have l6 children in our home from this area, and
there are many more there who need help. Plea,se pray as we make decisions and for the extra
funds that will be needed (rent or construction, staff, etc.). We are excited about this
new area of out-reach, and excited to see the Lord working in it.

PARTIAL ITINERARY

AUG.

Z Southside Christian, Lebanon, OR 7:00 P.M.

7-12

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Wi-Ne-Ma Week of Missions

St. Johns Christian, Portland, OR

9:3^ A.M.

21-25 VBS St Johns

27 MacArthur ELvd. Christian, Vancouver, WA

SEPT. 17 Elkhart, KS A.M.

Boise City, OK

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Grenola, KS
Foulkner, KS

A.M.

P.M.

A.M.

Prairie Grove AR

OCT.

P.M.

Kimberling City, MO A.M.

15 Thttle, OK P.M.

There are other dates being scheduled in Sept. and Oct. Eldon Potts (Box 1092, Joplin, MO,
64801) is working on this schedule and can be contacted for further information.

PRAYER:

Just received word that 3 year old Ian had an eye injury that may entail expensive

surggry.

Fhnds for Satellite i^me

PHinds for budget increase
PRAISES:

Staff is functioning smoothly

Safety and health in our travels
Love, hospitality, and generosity of God's people.

Again we want to express our thanks to all who have opened their homes and hearts to us as we
have been traveling. Each person has been a blessing to us. Please continue to pray for our

health and strength and safety, and that we will be a blessing to those we are with.

(Please

add an extra prayer for two little boys \Aio r^st travel about .so muchthe Forwarding Agents)
In His love

Bert and Mary

Non-Profit Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Permit No. 561
Msdford, Oregon

ROGUE VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

1440 3. Oakdale

773-3144

MEDFORD, ORE.GON

97501

MISSIONS DEPARTMENT

Horizons Magazine
Missions Services
Box 2427

Knoxville, TN 37901

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Grants Pass, OR 97527

ROGUE Valley Christian church

1440 so. OAKDALE

I-iEDFORD, OREGON

97501

October 1989

Ps. 34:9 &10 starts our MiSSAGES FROH i-iARY AND 3nT: Fear the Lord, you his saints, for "^bose
who fear him lack nothing. The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack
no good things." Read this whole Psalm for joy and encouragement! We praise the ixjrd for His

goodness to us. We left a-ants Pass, OR Sent. 11, heading east. It has been a wonderful trip!

We have met many new friends, gotten to know passing acquaintences,

to see old friends in unexpected places. We have greatly enjoyed spending time with old friends
along the way, and getting to know relatives we never met before. The lord has surely blessed

us on this trip. Thank you to all of you vrtio have been praying for us as we travel. We have
been kept safe'and healthy. We also want to express our thanks to Eldon and

setting up our schedule in the Mid-West. We plan to arrive back in Grants Pass Oct. 21. At ine

end of this letter is our itinerary for the next 3 months.

INFLATION! I mentioned in our last letter that expenses in the Home have increased. The in
crease in cost of commodities has gone up 20-30^ (from March to July). In July there was a

mandatory wage increase, which will most likely cause higher ^"ts in coraaodities agai^^^

cause of the increase in expenses, our budget has gone up from $^500 in

^^00 in July.

We were able to borrow some money to help meet this increase, and there have been new donations

given. But we have had to lay off some of our workers because of the lack in budget, we are
trying to keep enough child-care workers to insure that the children are getting all the atten

tion and care they need. Reports are that they need to get back 1 or 2 workers. Please pray
with us for wisdom and trust in making these decisions.

Of course, we are not the only ones feeling the increase in costs. Many peoole were already
ha ving a hard time keening alive, and now it is worse. (Recently someone stole all
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our turkeys.) Of course these orobleras may increase the number of children needing our help.

In July, exactly one year to the date of the tyohoon that tock our roof, we had another strong
tynhoon. Praise the Lord there was nodamage except a small amount to an out-building.
hLrd on the news yesterday that there was another one in the northern Philippines and Taiwan.
We pray it was not destructive to buildings or crops.

INSPECTION Recently a lady from the DSWD (Department of Social Welfare and Itevelopment) came
to the Home to inspect and research for the accreditation of the Home. She was impressed by

our facilities, but concerned about the handicapped, because we are not equipped to care ^r
them. That shows more our need for a physical therapist and special education teacher. Pray
that we will "be accredited.
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FAMtT.Y NEWS Our family continues to grow and change.

Three

children have returned to their families. Armilin,2'2, was

able to return home after her separated parents were recon-

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ciled (our chaplain was able to help them quite^a b^).^

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love and they are away from our teaching. We have 4 new

children. Sarkar Simoliciano was about 4mos. whe^he c^e; y

the younger brother of Joel Ayuman who joined us last year, It

whose father was a drunkard and abused his wife and children. Our latest is Edgar, 1 mo., whose mother is confined
in a mental hosnital.

No one knows who the father is and

none of his relatives wanted him. Praise the Lxjrd we are

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We want to express our thanks to all of you who have made

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it nossible for us to have the Cagayan Valley Oiildren's

Home and to be able to give these children their physical

needs and to teach them of the Lord who loves them and gave
His life for them. We so appreciate all of you and your
love and faith. Please continue to pray with us for the
Lord's continuing supply of all our needs. He owns the
cattle on a thousand hills and can supply all our needs.
HOLIDAYS Our plans are to return to the Philipoines right

after Christmas. This will depend on how quickly Bert's

naturalization is completed. We are just waiting the word
for Bert to apoear for his hearing. We will miss being

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with the children at the Home for Christmas, but will enjoy very much being in the States with
family. It would be great if we should have a ^diite Christmas !

Right now we are looking forward to Thanksgiving when all the Pruitt family (6

their srouses and 14 grandchildren) plan to be together. There is so much to be thankful for,
the greatest being the joy and salvation we have in Jesus. May we always remember to give

thanks to God for the many ohysical and material blessings He has given this country, and may
we all do our part to make known to all in this country and around the world the love of His

Son, and that gift that God gave us the first Christmas so many years ago.

And that love never

changes.

PRAISgS:

New sponsors and supporters

Safety and health in our travels and the wonderful love and hospitality we have
received.

That our staff is doing well and working hard

That Ian*s eye (the one who had an accident) is getting better without surgery!

PRATERS: Satellite Home plans

Staff, especially with the lay-offs

The Philippine Government
Family of Mr. Marcos
That the children stay strong in the Lord
Complete recovery for lan's eye

Bert's naturalization (be finished by Christmas)

Sponsors for children and other financial needs
OCT. - DEC. ITINERARY
Oct. 17 day Center, Nebraska
Cascade Gorge Christian
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29
Nov.

Christ's Church of the Valley, Grants Pass, OR P.M.

First Christian Church, Fairfield, CA P.M.
Look for our booth
5-8 National Missionary Convention, Anaheim, CA
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First Christian Qiurch, Yucca Valley, CA A.M.
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Dec.

Ladies' Meeting P.M.

Church, Prospect, OR A.M.
Hugo Coimminity Baptist Church, Grants Pass, OR A.M.

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Area Ladies' Meeting, Sacramento, CA

Puget Sound Christian College Chapel service
West Seattle Christian Church A.M. Bible School hour
Mbuntlake Terrace Christian Church
P.M.
West Seattle Ladies' Council

Again may we express our thanks to all of you. Those of you who have opened your homes to us,
prayed for us, given financially, given clothesy gifts, etc.. You are all a part of the

ministry and a blessing to us.

still confident of this:
-be strong

Thank you and may the Lord bless you.

Ps. 27S13 & l^s

I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
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"I am
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In His love

Bert and Mary

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