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better than in any similar e f f o r t in the Canadianwork. In some cases Bro. Wright has been invitedi n t o homes and discussions have been possible.O t h e r t im e s i n v i t a t i o n s h a v e b e en e x te n d ed t o r et u r n f o r m o r e d e t a i l e d d i s c u s s i o n s . A t te n da n ce i nSunday services has been very good with peoplefrom numerous backgrounds attending.

One family at tended a few services, but thenmissed. They said they would not be attending anym o r e . "We d o n 't b e li e ve i n t h i s ' bl o od a t o ne m e n t 'you talk about. " The man said he did no t 'Taelievethe Bible to be reliable s ince sci ence h a d provedit to be in error ." Fortunately th e man is stillwilling to listen to t h e Christian's position and Bro.Wright ha s appointments with the man for addedd i s c u s s i o n . T h i s i l l u s t r a t e s o u r m o s t d i f f i c u l tp robl em . The preacher or Christian who sincerelybelieves the Bible to be the sole authority in al lthings pertaining t o Christ ianity must overcomemodernism. Once th e conservative position ofNew Testament Christ iani ty i s presented, manyturn away, but we dare not lose our zeal. Afterall, multi tudes turned away from the Lord. WhenHe asked th e twelve, "Will ye also go away ?" P eter, speaking for all of Christ's followers fromt hen un ti l now said, "Lord, to whom shall we go?T h o u h a s t t h e w o r d s o f e t e r n a l l i f e . "

Starting a work in an area without any NewTestament family to assist i s difficult for a missionary. The Bib le School of the new church ha sfour classes. Dick and Edna Wright each teach aclass and their two older daughte rs , Jeannie andRita are teaching. Other classes could be added,b u t n o t e a c h e r s a r e a v a i l a b l e . S i n c e O t t a w a i s 250milesfrom Toronto i t i s v ir tual ly impossibleforusto supply teachers from churches here.

If any reader of REPORT FROM TORONTOk n o w s of New T e s t am e n t C h r is ti a ns i n Ottawa,please contact us that these may be informed of th enew church and given opportunity to assist in teachin g in t he Bib le School. One s uch name was givenby Elmer Nicholson, Music p r o f e s s o r at GreatLakes Bible Col lege, and thi s lady is now attendingservices, although she h as b ee n ou t of contact withth e churchfor many years. Areal help to the workin Canada canbe given as you forward names to us.

Gene and Lenora Dulin visited th e Wrig htsi n Ot tawa i n m i d - D e c e m b e r . As we v i s i t e d theschool, we found the principal responsive and helpful. In discussing a Vacat ion Bible School andother activit ies, he was interested and seemed tohave no doubt that the s c h o o l would be a v a i l a b l e .

Ottawa Parsonage

This is quite a contrast to ou r experiences inOntario cities, and even a contrast to the f i rsproach made toward acquiring school properta temporary meeting place in Ottawa.

The parsonage of the church in Ottawc o m f o r t a b l e h o u s e with t h r e e b e d r o o m s on thefloor, w ith an ad dition al b ed ro om on t h elevel. A recreat ion room on th e lower levelvides space for v a r i o u s church meetings.down payment on the parsonage came fromsources: (1) Funds r a i s e d through a Centeproject proposed by Canadians, but publiciCanada through Toronto Christian Mission; (2)tributions of people through th e Wrights and OChristian Mission; a n d (3) from Church BClub funds of Toronto Christ ian Mission. Paymare met by Bro. Wright and Ottawa Christians i o n .

T h e f u tu re o f t h e w o r k i n Ot tawa i spromising. TheWrights are enthusiastic andpy. The community i s responding in a goodWhile there will be disappointments as somturn from th e Truth of Christ, the Word of Gbeing taught, and we have the assurance t h alabor in th e Lord is not in vain. (I Cor. 15:5O t t a w a S c h o o l


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Sharon Shaffer

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Sharon Shaffer of Fredericktown, Ohio, began her sewith Toronto Christian Mission th e first of January, 1968.will work in the off ice and assist in correspondence, filinother related work associa ted with the expanding ministryMi s s i o n .

Sharon, th e daughter of Mr. and Mrs . R icha rd Shhas been an active member of the Palmyra Church of CFredericktown, Ohio. She graduated from high school inattended Cincinnati Bible Seminary for one year and gradfrom Miller-Draughton Business College , Cincinnat i, OhiJime, 1967. She was employed by Aetna Insurance, MansOhio, before coming to Toronto.

Sharon's primary responsibilities will be secretaria1966, over 6000 f i r s t c l a s s l e t te r s went out of our office. Inthis increased to over 8000. Such voluminous corresponh as made i t nearly impossible for Gene Dul in to do other imtant work. With th e increased correspondence already invin the expanded ministry of th e Mission, assistance in cspondence had to be secured. She will a l so o rgan ize a filingtem which will save many hours of searching fo r importancorrespondence, an d slides and pictures.Sharon wi ll also assist in th e Bible School and youthin th e new churches es tab li shed by Toronto Christian MiMany opportunities will be available for th e use of the eduand t a l e n t Sharon has .

Sharon comes highly recommended by her many frienth e Palmyra church. Her min is te r, Cha rle s Ros s, h ea riour need, suggested Sha ron t o us. Alan LaRue, former miat Palmyra and presen tly serving as a missionary in HamOntario, a l s o commends her as dedicated and capable.prayers are so li c it ed fo r Sharon and her work in Toronto Ct ian Miss ion. Financia l ass i s tance i s also n eeded to meeliving expenses. Please address correspondence to 5 LavDrive, Weston (Toronto), Onta rio, Canada.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO VISIT CHURCHES IN RUSSIA?Several have said, "I 'd like to go to Russia

with you, " as Gene Dulin and JohnHuk have visitedchurches in America. Some investigation h as b eenmade as to the possibil ity f or such a tour. Athree-week tour for 20 men and women travelii^ fromToronto to London, England; Leningrad, Moscowand Minsk, U.S .S .R. ; Warsaw, Poland; Berl in ,Germany; Par i s , France; and back to Toronto -with 10 days i n Russia and 5 days in Poland - canbe arranged for $950 o r less . The better datesf o r t r a v e l wou l d b e t h e f i r s t t h r e e w ee ks o f J un e o rth e first three weeks of September . No commit

ments have been made, and no def in it e planlaid. If you would be interested in such aplease wr it e Gene Dulin, 5 Lavington Drive,ton (Toronto), Ontario, Canada, indicatingda t e s wou ld be f avor ed . I f s u ff ic ie n t i n t e rshown, further plans will be made. Obviouthe J un e d at e i s more desi rab le definite ar rments wi l l have to b e mad e immediately tot ime for passport and visa a r rangements.early correspondence will help determine thsibility of th e tour. Please le t us hear frosoon i f you are interested.


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George BajenskiGEORGE BAJENSKI, Polish c i t i zen w ho

graduated from Lincoln Christian College and isback in Poland doing mission work, planned th e i-t inerary for Gene Dul in and John Huk on their 1967Missionary Tour . He is doing an outstanding workas he preaches, sings, lea ds in youth work andsummer camps, and provides renewed z ea l to th eb r et h re n i n Poland.

George needs $100 per month f inanc ia l assistance. While George is not "officially" affil iatedwith Toronto Christian Mission, E. C. Phillips,Forwarding Agent fo r George, h as a sk ed t h a t wereceipt American donors, thus assuring proper income tax credit . George is represented in America by a Committee on Polish Evangel ism composed of David Hargrove (Lincoln Christian Col-

REPQRT FROM TORONTOPublished monthly by Toronto Cbrlstian UlssioB, Inc. , HeiUovUle,IndiaDB. Second Class Postage paid at HeltonvUle, Indiana, 4T4S6.

liHSSlONAHIESGene Dulin Family, Jobn K. Huk Family, C li fford Schaub Family,Uaiy Ann Brown. Address: S Lavlngton Drive, Westoo (Toronto),Ontario, Canada. TclefdiaDe: 416-249-4273; 416-248-2711.

U. B. ADDRESSTorcfKoChrlBtlanMission,Inc., Urs. D. ^Donald, Fdg. Agnt, Bel 'tonvUIe, Ind., 47436. Telephone: 812-279-3338; 612-834-6649.

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lege), Robert Phillips (minister, Bloomington,Gene IXilin and John Huk (Toronto Christiansion), and E. C. Phillips (elder. Westway chToronto). A newsletter telling of the workdone by George Bajenski and Kostic Jakoniubeing published. If you would like to be onmailing list, or share in support of th is woPoland, p lease wri te George Bajenski, c/o EPhillips, 5 Lavington Drive, Weston, OnC a n a d a .

NEW PRINTING MACHINEThis i s sue o f REP ORT FROM TORO

is being p r i n t ed on the recently instal ledMiehle offset press. This press was purcused a t less than one-half original price andexce l l en t cond i t ion .

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No. 113 Heltonville, Indiana, 47436 February-March,

Thirty To TourRuss i a In J une

Response to our suggested trip toRussia in the las t REPORT has been excellent. Plans have now been made to take thirtymembers of the Christian church-church ofChrist on a three-week tour leaving Torontoon June 2 and returning to New York-TorontoJune 22. Visas are yet to be granted by theU.S.S.R. and Poland.

Three benefits to such a tour are; (1)Thirty Christians, almost al l from supportingchurches of Toronto Christian Mission, willhave opportunity to see first-hand the churchesin Rus sia and Poland; (2) Russian Christianswill m eet Chr is t ians from Am erica and willhave st rong test imony as to our interest andconce rn fo r them and th e cause o f Chr i s t iniron c ur ta in c ou n tr ie s. (American Chr is t iansvisit ing Russian churches means much more tothem than most Americans would ever know);and (3) The air lines will provide at least two

free seats to those guiding the tour. Thisallow Gene Dulin and John Huk to recontacts in the countries visited at no expto Toronto Christ ian Mission or the churcWhile they will not have time to visit as mchurches as before or new areas, or as mcountries, nor will there be time for longdetailed private conferences the impacth e group will be a real blessing for th e cao f Chr i s t

The tour will be in London three dRussia ten days, Poland five days, Berlinday and Zurich one day. The total cost incing all transportation and hotels, and mfood (except London, Berlin and Zurich wsome meals are not included) is $950. Atwriting we have a full group, but posscancellations might leave room for twothree more. If you would like to go, telephGene Dulin, Toronto 416 24^2711 or 249-4


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Delores Scarbrough To Toronto

Delores Scarbrough is moving toToronto in March to assist in the program ofToronto Christian Mission. She wi ll be workingin the printing ministry of the Mission as wellas assisting in development of teachers inn ew chur ch e s.The printing ministry of Toronto Christian Mission is being expanded to meet theneed for printed material in Russian and otheriron curtain l anguages . The Canadian Christ ianHarbinger, Report From Toronto and otherEnglish publications are regular publicationsof the Mission. Plans are to ass is t o th er m issionaries in preparation of needed mater ia lson an available time and opportunity basis.

Such a printing schedule requires manyhours of ju st plain work typesetting, printing,folding, addressing and mailing. Delores hasoffered herself for this service. Serving as achurch secretary has afforded her experiencewhich wil l be o f rea l v alu e as sh e com es toToronto Christ ian Mission .In Toronto, Delores will also be able

to use her experience as a Director of ChrEduca ti on . A s new churches a re s ta rt ed iToronto ar ea, one of t he greates t needsgood teachers. In the beg inn ing ofchurches, Delores will be teaching andalso have opportunity to train otherseffect ive teachers o f God 's Word.

Delores, bom in Illinois in 1940,teaching Bible School at 16 and at 18cated her life to Ch r is ti an voc at io n s a t LGalilee Camp near Clinton, 111. She gradfrom Lincoln Christian College in 1964.January, 1965, she has served as DirectChrist ian Educat ion and church secretarth e Rosemead (Calif.) Church of Christ, RE. Hanson, minister. Delores' father, whoan elder and teacher in th e Saybrook,church, now lives in Mesa, Arizona.mother passed away in 1966.Delores is prepared by faith, educand experience to do an effective worChris t in the Toronto Chris t ian Mission.elders of th e Rosemead church have prean excel lent recommendation for her anchurch will assist in her support . Aboutthird of her support has been pledgemonthly income of $300 per month wineeded for her living expenses in ragrowing metropolitan Toronto. Your prayconsideration of her living-link supporequested. For additional information, pwrite Delores at the Mission ad^sLavington Drive, Weston (Toronto), OnCanada .(continued from previous page)ProkanofPs articles. News items dealingth e Russian tour of John Huk and Gene Dand with th e work in Canada, the UStates a nd Pol an d were can ied . Also incwere a sermon outline, pictures, quotatiosong and a poem.Besides editing the magazine,Huk t r ans la tes some ar t ic les an d w r it es oHe sets the type on the new Varityper anhas to give assistance in th e lay-outsince he is th e only one on the stafr ead s Rus si an.

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R EP OR T F R O M TO K O S TOPublished monthly by Toroato Chriatlon Mission, loc.. HcltonviUe,Indiana. Second Clus Postage paid at Heilonvllle, Indiana, 47436.

Ml< rA . R lE8Gene Dulin Clunlly, John K. Huk Panlly, CUQord Schaub fainlly,Mary Ann Brown. Address: S Lavlogton Drive, Weston (Toranto) ,Ontario, Canada. To lephoae: 410-249 -4273 ; 410-248 -2711.

U. B. ADDRESSToraotoChrisUanMission,Inc., Mrs. D.McDmald, Fdg. Agent,Rel-toovUle, bd . , 47436. TelG|>hone: 812-279-3336; 812-634-6649.

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TorontPeople at the CanadiaNat iona l Exh ib i tion

No. 114 Heltonville, Indiana, 47436 April ,

Evangelism In Metropolitan TorontPEOPLE! ! PEOPLE!! PEOPLE !! This

is metropolitan Toronto. Over two million soulslive in a cluster along the north shore of LakeOntario. Stat is t icians te l l us t hi s e nti re northshore o f Lake Ontario from bel ow Hami lt on toOshawa (something over 80 miles) will be onesolid city within a few years with an estimatedpopulation somewhere in excess of 5,000,000.Some e s t ima t e s even reach 8,000,000 to10,000,000, depending upon boundaries, immigration, i ndus t r i a l expansion and similarfac tors .

Today th e two million souls are enoughto challenge us to do ou r best for Christ.English is t he language of the city, but onemillion of these people were bora in somecountry other than Canada. Around 200,000 areItalian. Tens of t housands of Hungarian,German, Russian and Polish people are in thecity. At least twenty-five different foreignlanguage churches could be established andthe need would still not be met. And Englishchurches? Dozens of congregations are neededall across this huge metropolitan area.The witness today for New TestamentChristianity is centered in three English-

speak ing chu rche s in metropolitan ToroThe older Keele Street church, the Weschurch, es tab ! i shed by Toronto ChrisMission in 1957, and th e Willowdale chuestablished in December 1966, would havcombined attendance of a few over 200 onaverage Sunday. The Russian EvangelChristian Church is a ls o lo ca te d in downtToronto. In 1957, the only known witnesthe area was th e K eele Street church witattendance of around 60. Growth has brecorded and other oppor tuni ties in asurrounding Toronto have been used forexpansion of the cause of Christ in th isof Canada. But in reality, on a percenbasis, we have not even kept up withpopulation explosion in our area. What candone to evangelize this metropolitan area?To begin to evangelize we must unstand our problems. People in metropoareas seem to ge t lost in the masses. Tbecome statistics, numbers, insignificunimportant. The complexity of city licontributes to this, but undoubtedly manthese people "get lost" because they wanThe individual can be unknown even to


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next door neighbor. Privacy becomes theultimate goal of th e individual or family.Disas ter can st r ike and no one will even know.This is the way many city-dwellers want it.The affluent soc ie ty has fostered a sense ofsecurity based on material possessions. Television makes social contacts less needed,s ince the indiv idual can rela te himse l f to theactor. What social contact is needed for maintaining equilibrium is found at work. Thecity-dweller feels l i t t l e need for anythingbeyond this. How can he be reached for Christ?Housing is another factor. Those wholive in private dwellings are busy individuals.They spend an hour or more getting to work andanother hour returning home at night. The lawnmust be kept, the house medntained, and othersuch "chores" consume what free time hemight have. To knock on the door of a housebrings an immediate reaction usually bad.The caller has "invaded the privacy of thehome." The usual response is , "We don't wantany!" In ten years of work in this city, no onein Toronto Christ ian Mission can recal l oneperson won to Christ as a result of a firstcontact's being made in door-to-door solicitation. Again, how can you reach these people?Apartment con t a c t s are even moredifficult . Admission to the apartment buildingfor solicitation is prohibited. The doors arelocked and only an apartment dweller can admitan outsider who may go only to the one apartment where he has an appointment . Appointments can be made, of course, only with thosewith whom you have had previous contact. Asfar as the church is concerned, the apartmentsare a challenging field, since we are told thatless than 5% of the apartment dwellers go tochurch. But how do you get to these people?If and when you reach a few people,cost of meetingplaces presents a tremendousproblem. Land here is unreasonably high.Realtors tell us $100,000 is the cost of abuilding site in the area where the new Willow-dale congregation meets. Undoubtedly, the citywould not give a building permit for any typeof church building costing less than $200,000.More likely it would be one-third to one-halfmillion dollars! What OLD church, much lessnew one, can afford such expendi tures?In the face of these problems, do wethrow up our hands in despair and quit? Do wewrite off the masses of th e city as hopelessand let them move off into eternity without

Christ? NEVER!! This merely challengto use our God-given intelligence and ingto find a way which will let us reachsouls. God cer ta inly didn' t except thewhen He challenged us to go into all theand preach the gospel. We may no t be ause the traditional methods we have seenfor many years, but still there must beto reach these souls. But how? We haveideas, some orig inal, but undoubtedly mthem are adaptations of ideas gleaned ththe years from conversations, readingobservations, the sources of which havesince been forgotten. But as we considerof these, they sound strangely like ideasin an age gone an age when the New Tment records early development of th eo f Chris t .We must ge t to these people. S iis virtually impossible to contact them inhomes, why not go to another place wherare? THE SHOPPING PLAZA. Peoplelive in seclusion, but they do need fooclothing. The new Willowdale church isously considering renting a store sectiongood plaza, placing the minister's studywindow, using good office furniture to mattractive to the passer-by. One sectionspace would be arranged for a readingwith a hostess on duty every hour the plaopen. A chapel would also be arranged.would attract people who are in the p lazaas an awareness of their spiritud nerecognized, they would come here for inand guidance long before they would evera church bui ld ing and look for a minAdmittedly, most of those who would cothe centre would be in trouble, but th ear e those who need the physician. If wpresent Chr is t to these troubled souls,will become H is followers as He f ul fi lneeds of life. A Presbyterian congrein Ft. Lauderdale , Florida, has a chapeplaza and, when inquiry was made aboeffectiveness, one host said, "Souls aresaved here every day!" While we wouldgree with his doctrinal approach, wecongratulate him on method and perhapssomething which will make us more effeThe congregation could meet inbers' homes in th e various sections of thwhere they live, having as many differentmeetings as necessary to accommodatcongregation on Sunday morning. The


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service would be led by a Christian man. Andwhen one home group outgrew facilities itcould split into two groups, each endeavoringto expand to the capacity of the particularhome where they were meeting. The minis terof the over-all congregation would be a ' 'circuitrider," leading a particular group when somespecial need was known. The enti re congregation could come t o g e t h e r then for Sundayevening fellowship by using rented schoolf ac ilitie s or denominational church buildingswhich are not in use on Sunday night. Therewould be no need for e x p e n s i v e buildingconstruction o r ma in tenance . T i t h e s a nd o ff erings would be used to maintain th e shoppingplaza chapel and to supply the minister withhis salary. Such a congi-egation, once it hasdeveloped, would l ikely have funds to financemission projects without difficulty at all.

The l ea de r o f this work will have to bea man o f firm faith. His entire l ife will havebeen tempered with education and experience.He must be a man with vis ion, f lexible enoughto take advantage of opportuni ties . He must beable to meet people, giving a good first impression. Some e x p e r i e n c e in counseling andadministration would be valuable. Knowledgeof public relations will also help. He must beyoung enough to have necessary energy tocarry on an aggressive work, yet be old enoughto command respect from those who consult him.The m i n i s t e r of this new work inWillowdale will be the key to what is accomplished. He will have the complete cooperat ionof 30-35 people who are now in the new churchand are willing to venture their all in thisprogram of evangelism. In the early days, theminister will have to have outside financialassistance. However, as the congregationdevelops they should be able to maintain theirown program without difficulty.Do you know the man who could takesuch a proposal, develop it and br ing forth therich harvest which awaits him? If you do, writeus at 5 Lavington Drive, Weston (Toronto),Ontar io , Canada, or telephone us (416-248-2711 or 249-4273), making your suggestions.If you don't have such an individual in mind,please pray that the right man will be foundsoon. Not only is there real urgency in findingthe right man for Toronto, but success in thiseffort might encourage Christians to follow asimilar pattern in other metropolitan areas oft h e world.

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Thanks to all who have helped give WINGS FOTHE WORD! Contributions to date ar e at $6000, movitoward the needed $21,000. Your assistance in acquirit he necess ary equipment to print materials in Russiand other languages is prayerfully requested. Pleaforward o f f e r i n g s to: Toronto Christian MissioHeltonville, Indiana, 47436.


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^ WoJ 3 rom n J( . J f J.. . He leadeth me . . . Ps . 23:3God has purpose in everything thatcomes into our lives . We may not be able tocomprehend it at the time, but there is always

a lesson for us. And we learn to appreciateGod's guidance.It was my privilege to spend severa lmonths of last year, as well as this year, intraveling and visiting many Christ ian churches-churches of Christ in the U.S. and presentingthe need o f th e R us sia n work. Since our vis i tto Russia last year with Bro. Gene DuHn, wehave had so many invitations from churches,colleges and missionary rallies that we havebeen unable to find time to accept all invita-

RSPORT F ROM TORONTOPubllBhed iDonChlyby Toronto Ctirlstian Mission, Inc., Heltoavllle,Jul i ana . Sec rod Class Postage paid at HeltoDvUle, Indiana. 47436.

M3SSIONAHIESGeno Dulin FamUy, Jobn K. Huk Painily, Clifford Sotiaub Family,Hery Ann Brown. Addreaa: 5 Lavlngtoa Drive. Weeton (Torcoto),Ontario, Canada. Te lephone: 416 -249 -4273 : 416-248 -2711.

U. S. ADDRESSToronto ChrlatlanMission, bic., Mrs. D.McDonald, Pdg.Agent, tlel-tonvUle, &id.. 47436. Telepbooe: S12-279-3338; 812-834-S649.

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tions. As it was my first experience of tnature among English-speaking churches, I wa little unsure of myself. I was concernedI might have difficulty expressing myselEnglish as I told the story of blessingsneeds of Russian Christians. But it waspleasant experience in every church I visito be accepted with deep Christian loveunderstanding on the part of the Christpeople. That gave me a measure of sassurance and zeal to present the causeChrist in churches and in missionary ralliIn this fellowship with Christiansobserved deep interest among many individuand churches in missionary work and a desto participate in spreading the Gospel ofLord Jesus Christ among many nations. Iespecially encouraged with the a t t i tudeAmerican churches toward the great ne edthe Russian field. I appreciate the understaing and kindness of many churches in contuting to my living-link support and assistus through Toronto Christian Mission inpublication of Chr i s t i a n literature inRussian language for distribution everywhamong Russian-speaking people. It wasprivilege to meet many missionaries from mdifferent f i e l d s and to share with thempulpit and the Lord' s b less ings .

One week last December, I held "^vmeetings in the Russian '""vani^elical istChurch in Los Angeles, Cili.' . t,.aiuaI spent several weeks among ivu.-..xan peoin western Canada, preaching and teachinglarge cities such as Vancouver, EdmontonSaskatoon, as well as in small farming commities. The seed of th e Gospel was plant emany hearts. Let us pray for the harvest,I attribute al l these t h i ngs toLord's leading. May we be humble and folHis leading throughout th e future.

NEWSY NOTES: Ottawa (Richard Wrimissionary) had 3 baptisms in February. DeloScarbrough directed a combined V.B.S. duschool spring vacation for WillowdaleKeele Street churches. Plans fo r the Russtour - June 2 to 22 - are progressing. GDulin is t e ach ing Apologetics-ChristEvidences at Willowdale's midweek meetin


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generation is the miracle of increasing literacyaround the world. Now for the first time in ourhistory -we are a part of a generat ion that isable to read, and it is possible to evangelizethe remaining unevangelized nations of theworld by means of the printed page. In mostcountries of the world today, education iscompulsory; people are learning to read millions are learning to read. What are theygoing to read? They are hungry for readingmaterial and will read anything they can gettheir hands on. It will depend on who gets tothem first .

" T h e communists seem to have theanswer. Did you know that last year the communis ts p rinted two pieces of literature forevery man, every woman, every boy and everygirl on the face of this earth? NlahatinaGhandi'sgrandson made a statement to this effect; 'Themissionaries taught us to read but th e communists gave us the books.' Why didn't th emissionaries give them th e books? Becausethe church tha t sen t ou t the missionaries hadnever caught the v i s ion . After spendingthousands o f dollars to train the missionariesto teach the people of the world to read, theyallow the communists to come along and supplythe reading material. The missionaries taughtthem to read bu t the communists gave them thebooks. "Last year Russia translated 5000different books. Our country translated 800.Great Britain translated 600. Based on this,which nat ion do you think believes in the powerof th e printed page? Russia knows somethingof the influence, something of the effect,something of the power of the printed page.Russi a doesn 't want a war. The worst thingthat could happen to Russia would be to havea nuclear war. Russ ia knows tha t she wouldbe an ni hi la te d i n a matter o f hours i f a nuclearwar were to b re ak ou t. If Russia can get i tsmagazines into the hands of the professors inour colleges and universities, into the hands ofour politic ians , leader s, and rulers, into thehands of our judges, into the hands of ourliberal clergy, Russia may be able some day tot ake over without a war."For nearly 150 years now the churchof Jesus Christ has been inves ting its moneyin bricks and mortar in church buildings,whereas t he communis ts and others have beeninvesting their money in their message . Notuntil we change our emphasis, no t until we put

the emphasis on the message instead ofbuilding shall we see the results theyseeing. It's the message that is dynamitethe message that does the execution it 'sGospel thatis the power of God unto salvati

"How much have you invested inPrinted Page? You, no doubt, have givenmoney to missionaries. This is fine; wedoing the same at Peoples Church in Torbut we know that the printed page alone cathe job and that is why we are puttingmoney on the Printed Page.. . We believeis th e most effective method there is ."W ing s JTor

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First Impressions By Deiores ScarbroughThe first job waiting for me when I

arrived in Toronto on March 11 was a combinedVac at io n B ib le School for the Willowdale andKeele Street churches. I was to be the Directorand sole teacher fo r the school of an unknownnumber of children.I planned a program I hoped would meetthe need and it did. Thirty-two childrenregistered with an average attendance of 23 andwith ages ranging from four to sixteen. Onehigh school boy helped with younger childrenand women of the Keele Street church providedref reshments .

Since I was a stranger to Canada andto Toronto, it was with some fear and tremblingthat I took a bus and a trolley car to the firstd^ ' s session. Being unaccus tomed to theCanadian accent, I had trouble understandingthe children's names when they said them,especially a couple of Italian names. But bythe end of the week I had mas te red a ll names,e ve n th e I tal ian ones .

This was a strange time for V.B.S.This was the "spring break" from school forthe children and i s the bes t t ime to hold V .B .S .here. I rather doubt that i t should be called"spring break." During the week we had rain,fog, sleet and snow! Many of the children cameto V.B.S. by public transportation. You have toadmire them for t he i r fa i th l l il ness .The children are very respectful totheir teachers. Whenever I asked a question ofthe group or individual, the one answeringalways s tood to answer. I did not have a singlediscipline problem even though there was agreat difference in their ages and a variety ofraces Negro, oriental and Caucasian. What ajoy to be able to sing, "Jesus Loves all theChildren o f the World."During the two hours each morning thechildren were shown a filmstrip followed bydiscussion. They had a missionary story andmemory work. The offering for the week wentto Christian Mission fo r Mexican Evangelismin Baja California, Mexico.The closing program was a bit differentfrom that held in the States. Wehad a 10-minuteprogram on Sunday morning for the WillowdaleChurch of Chris t and a 10-minute service onSunday evening for the Keele Street Church of

Christ Each time, six children fromcongregation recit ed the memory work foweek and I made a report to the congregati

It truly was a wonderful week. Itme an opportunity to get acquainted witchildren and they with me. I look forwamany opportunities to work with theseand girls.

CAMP DATESSenior (Grades 10-12) JuneFirst Chance (Grade 3) JulyJunior High (Grades 7-9) JulyJunior (Grades 4-6) July 28-AUnderprivileged Boys AugInternational Week (Grade 10,up).... Aug.Family Week-end Aug. 30-Se

Some helpers {teachers, kitchengrounds) are ne^ed for most weeks, eInternational Week. If you can give somewrite Toronto Christ ian Miss ion soon .INTERNATIONAL WEEK is desfor youth from the U.S. and Canada. Thiscamp week which is different . Youthseveral states are planning to attend.details, write Toronto Chris tiem Mission.

IRON CURTAIN TOURPlans for the June Missionary ToRussia and Poland are progressing. Visasno t ye t been granted. Join us in prayerdoors will open and this opportunity for sewill be allowed. The itinerary and detailsbe in a later REPORT that you may follo

the tour in prayer.

And the Lord added . . .The Mountain V iew chu rc h (Ham

reports one baptism; the church in Or^o r t s three.


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Uaniia ^buiin ^vadaLL% r V&S. aJ Camp6

Vanita Dulin will be available torVacation Bible School and Camp work duringJuly and August. She is a student in CincinnatiBible Seminary and will have been, with threeother C.B.S. students, on the June, 1968,MISSIONARY TOUR into Russia and Poland.Her experience in Canada, as well as herknowledge of the Iron Curtain work, gives hera background to be an effective missionaryspeaker for both Camp and Vacation BibleSchool.To arrange for her to be in your program,please write her at Toronto Christian Mission,5 Lavington Drive, Weston (Toronto), Ontario,Canada.

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Tent meeting in Polish villageJune 16, 1968.Heltonville, Indiana, 47436

PICTORIAL REPORT1968 - CHRISTIAN TOUR

July,

Soviet Union Gene Dul in w ith TheodoreBeechick (who attended Minnesota Bible* College) and another preacher.

Poland Vera Huk and George Bajenskiannounce their engagement.


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White Russia Statue in Pioneer campshowing a sword being beat into plow-share.P ionee r l eade rs w er e t ol d this was a Biblicalprophecy from Isaiah 2:4.

White Russia Vanita and Karlita Duwith Pioneers in a children's conununtraining camp where tour group sangospe l songs.

Russia Vcmon Brothers singing gospsongs at the request of the Intourist G(lady in picture).


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Poland Picture day at the Old Folk'sHome. Personal Polaroid pictures weregiven to each resident.

Moscow A song fest in a Russian hom

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Poland Prayer time before departpreaching tour.


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No. 118

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^KorontoTaken in Russia: Bro. Huk, hisbrother, Vera, nephew.

Heltonville, Indiana, 47436 August,

We Go To Church In Minsk

Mcotinsi)lace i)l" thechurch in Minsk

Minsk, the capital of White Russiawell over one-half million people. Thewas badly damaged in the Second Worldbut war damage is in very l it tle evidenceThe five years since our first visit the1963 allows us to observe many changes.buildings have replaced older ones; sthave been improved; consumer productmore plent iful ; the city seems to be gi'owevery respect.

The one congregation of the "UniEvangelical Christian-Baptist" peoplein a suburban locat ion a considerable disfrom downtown. Difficulty in getting ptransportation, however, does not keep Ctians from attending worship services. Inon our first visit, the building being usthe C hris tian s w as small and was locloser to the center of the city. We foundbuilding filled to overflowing at every sewe attended. The present building, whicbeen completely remodeled for the use ochurch, was also filled to overHowing. Seight hundred people asseml)!e regularls e rv i ce s .

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days. After visiting churches in Leningrad andMoscow where various opportunities were givenour group to sing and speak, we traveled on toMinsk. Here we were met at the airport bybrethren from the church who t raveled with usto our hotel and then on to the meeting housefor Thursday night services. Although we wereearly for the seivice. many Christians hada lready assembled . As we arrived, we sawpeople coming from every direction. They gavea friendly smile and a handshake and welcomedall 32 of our brethren to th e services.

Short ly before the serv ice started, theleading brethren of the congregation assembledin a smal l room to discuss the order o f serv ices .John Huk and Gene D ulin w ere invited to meetwith these brethren. As the service was plannedmuch time was a llot ted to our group. After anopening hymn and special music by th e excellent choir of the Minsk church, a message wasbrought by one of th e congregation's youngerpreachers, selected because we had a numberof young people in our group. During prayertime, Charles Branum of Fort Wayne, Indiana,prayed . His words were interpreted by Bro. Hukso the Russian brethren would unde rs ta nd t hepraye r .

The nextpartof the service was allottedto our group. Bro. John Huk led the tour groupin singing "How Great Thou Art" both in English and Russian. The man in charge of theserv ices in Minsk then asked Bro. Huk to leadthe entire congregatioii and our group in singingthis wonderful song together. This was one ofthe more thrilling moments in our whole visitin Russia. Bro. Huk was requested to preachand Bro. Dulin also preach^ with Bro. Hukinterpreting the message. Special music waspresented by the Vemon Brothers of ChristianTV Mission and by a girls" t rio composed ofVanita and Karl i ta Dulin and Vicki Eckler . Atanother prayer time Bill Twaddell of CocoaBeach, Florida, led in prayer with Bro. Hukinterpreting.

The service was then Iwought to a conclusion by the Russian brother in charge. Hebrought a stirring message on "Christ the Way.th e Truth and the Life." The last congregationalnumber was "God Be With You Till We Meet.Again." .As the last chorus was sung, hundredsof handkerchiefs were waved at us b> th ebrethren in Minsk as they hid us farewell. Weil l turn waved our handkerchiefs in th is tradi-

ticmal Russian "good-bye."Every person in our group was owhelmed by the reception we received, no t o

in Minsk but in the other churches we visiThe Russian brethren, by the smiles on tfaces and by their firm handshakes, conveto us the love they have for us as brethrenChrist. We in turn could convey to themlove we have for them. In our words of greeto each congregation o f the se precious saiwe had a promise and a request. We promthem we would pray lor them. They responvocally with words of appreciation forprayers . Then we requested them to prayAmerican Christians. They promised they woMay God grant that thi-ough this fellowshipprayer His children in Russia, the United Stand around the world ne drawn c lotogether in Christ.

NEWSY NOTESOne hundred have enrol led in th e BCorrespondence Coujse recently inaugurain the Soviet Union by the "Union of Evangcal Christian-Baptists." This will serve

give training to prospective preachers.A missionaiy is needed in .Argen

now. As far as we know t he Ch ri st ia n ChuChurch of Chris t has no missionar ies incountry. Many Russian Christians there,many native Argentinians, would welcommissionar\-. Write us fo r details.

Hear Bro. John K. Huk and dozeno th er m is sio nar ie s a t the NATIO .N.ALSIONARY CONVENTION, &in Anton it, TexSept. 24-27. Register your interest by forwar$1 per person or $3 per family to Box 14San Antonio. Texas, 78214.

For a camp week that is different. Aican youth (entering grade 10 and older)invited U) INTERNATIONAL WEEK at OntChristian Assembly. Aug. 18-23- Tours toCanadian National Exh ib it ion, Niaga ra Fand other points of interes t a re p lanned ,excellent c-lasses and messages every morand an evcMiing vesper . Cha rle s Bav is . Pubasketball star, will be a special guestyear. Write for Registration forms.


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T h e T o u r I n P o l a n dTemperature climbed to the highest inPoland's history. The tent had been pitched inthe boiling sun alongside a small chapel. Alarge congregation had assembled to worshipthat Sunday morning in June. Unfortunately,

our entire group was late. Filling out the formsfor eight rental cars plus the time necessary totravel over 200 kilometers, delayed our arrivalfor more than two hours. Yet the people stayed.They sang and prayed, and sermons were heardas they wai ted for the arr ival of 32 Americanv is itors. F inal ly the automobiles pulled intoth e village and, after a brief r ecess, servicesresumed. Between three and four hundred people had come to share in th e service an d tomee t t he s e Ch ri st ia n s from the U.S. and Canada .

George Bajenski and Kos tek Jakoniukprepared well for our visit. The people werepresent and were responsive to th e messagefrom God's Word, to the s inging of gospel songs,to the blessed fel lowship enjoyed ground th et ab le of the Lord. Food was in abundance andeven th e co ld water from the well was mostrefreshing in spite of the horses drinkingfrom the same bucket. Indeed, this was a greatday in the history of the church in Poland.Our 32 people divided into three groupsand traveled to three different meeting placesfor th e Sunday evening service where largec rowds assembled in every case to hear th eAmerican ministers preach. On Monday morningafter spending the night in various Polishhomes, the three groups started for their individual destinations. C3ne group went south topreach and visit Christian homes. The othertwo groups went to the northeast and northwest.Each gi'oup had excellent response in congregat ions visited. The hospital ity of the homes wasbeyond expectation. Food was well preparedand beautifully served in abundance.Back in Warsaw the group assembledfor thei r c losing service in Poland with thePulawska Struct congregation for their Wednesday night serv ice. This was a great evening offellowship as various individuals spokebrieily,and John Huk and Gone Dulin brought morelengthy sermons. The choir of the Pulawskacongregation, our group, the Vcmcm Brothersand our girls' trio sang. One of the leaders ofth e church said, "This is just exactly what we

needed . "As we visited in Poland, we sawblessings. The visit of the people from Amundoubtedly strengthened the church andcouraged the brethi^n iiere. We also sawvalue of th e automobiles George and Kohave. They travel many miles to visit Chrisand s trengthen the cau se of Christ all ovecountry.

George's automobile is in needextensive repairs. After consulting withand other people, the Polish committeGeorge has decided the most advisable tto do is to replace the motor in George'sThis means it will have to be purchaseGermany and shipped to Poland. The totalwill be about $1100- None of this amouavailable at this time. If you would likassist in this very needy project , pleaseward funds designated for George Bajenautomobile repair fund. As soon as the fa re a va ila ble , th e new motor will be ordand shipped to Poland for installation incar. This should assure many more yearservice for George's automobile. We hope mChristians across t he country will responthis very real need.

The brethren in Poland are enjoyiseason of Christian young peoples' campthis time. The facil it ies ar e arranged in varchurch buildings and the young peoplebrought together for a week or two of felship and instruc tion . Funds contributedAmerican Christians through George Bajefo r the work in Poland were made availrecently to enable the young people of Poto have the blessings of a Christian SerCamp. Wc rejoice at the good work GeBajenski, Kostek Jakoniuk and the many oChristian brethren are doing in Poland. Wo tGod that Paul Bajko brought George and Koto America where they studied for the minto return to their country to share the faithhas captivated their hearts. We're sorryBro. Bajko was not able to visit Polandyear. Wo t rust that in years to come he wiable to go back to Poland to give encourageto the brethren even as he ha s done inyears and as we were able to do this year.


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NEWSY NOTESTwelve new congregations in th eimmediately surrounding Moscow have

registered with the Russian governmerecent months .

Mountiiin View (Hamilton) congrereports 12 additions; tho Wil lowdale (Tocongregation reports 2-


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No. 119 Heltonville, Indiana, 47436 September, 1CANADA CONTINUES GROWTH

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New Canadians:Where Do''"'"."Ln.W.T. ^ ,.1% They Go?Onl.52.4%

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More tân 50 per cent of immigrants since 1945 havesettled in Ontario, with 20 per cent headed for the manufacturing and mechanical trades, 12 per cent in professional, managerial, technical fields. In 1901, one Canadian in five was foreign-bom; in 1961, about one in six.

Canada continues to attthousands of immigrants every yPeople from all over the world seafor "the land of opportunity." Mosthese new Canadians settle in Ontand, of all Ontario, Toronto is th e mattractive to the person searching fonew life. In ten years, Torontoexpanded enough to absorb a citysize of Indianapolis, Memphis,Diego, Minneapolis or San Antonio.this city of well over 2,000,000, mthan 1,000,000 were bom in scountry other than Canada.

New people in a new counsearching for a new life, present achallenge for the old gospel. ToroChristian Mission has assisted in eslishing five new conêgationsOntario, two in metropolitan ToroAt least ten o ld er c hu rc he s have bstrengthened in faith by assistance fthe Mission. But th is is only the provia l ' 'drop in the bucket.'' Can you imagCincinnati with one church, or Loville, or Atlanta, or Columbus? Thisour condition percentage-wise.

Pray for t hose a lready workin this vas t harves t field and for adtional workers to sh are in the work.


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Karlita Dulin wears a native Russian costume.The vest is red; skirt is blue-gi-een, worn witlia white blouse and apron, al l embroidered withvaricolored thread and gold braid.LETTERS:RUSSIA:^

"The walls and atmosphere of our prayer house arewann with your presence, your preaching and your singingpeople greatly enjoyed your visit and are asking about youcoming."POLAND:"And now about your visit to Poland. We wish forvisitors like your group. The service on Wednesday nightWarsaw church was one to be remembered for a long timemessage of Bro. Dulin was very strong, timely, and rightpoint. We all enjoyed your pai'ticipation in the servicepreaching and singing. Our people in every church visityour group warmly remember your presence and service."RUSSIA:"Certainly, it was a very great privilege for us tyou, your family, and so many Canadian and American Chrfriends. This will never be forgotten from our memory. Wworking for the Lord. Not far from us, eight souls havebaptized two weeks ago. In other places there have beenformed baptisms for the converts."RUSSIA:"The motorcycle I have now at my home. My sonsoon be nt home. Then I can rid e w ith him where there wneed for mo to go. Thank you very much for the great gthis, tha t I may go or ride a very far distance from my home{Ed. note: When in Russia we were able to purcha$5H.ll an excellent quality Czechoslovakian made motoand side car for this aged brother who ministers to a vchurch .)

NEW FAITH PROMISE BOOK BY GENE DULIN AVAILABLE SOONTHE FAITH PROMISE CONFERENCEis the title of the 128 page book by Gene Dulin

dealing with the development of a Faith PromiseConference in the local church. The book givesdetai led suggest ions for preparing, planningand conducting a Faith Promise MissionaryConference. A follow-up program is alsoproposed. Success stories, a Question andAnswer section, and several sermon outlineson miss ions are included.The book should be on the presses by

the time you receive this Report. Bindingtake a few days. We hope to have theready for mailing in October.The p ric e of the book is $1.00. Porder from Toronto Christian Mission, 5 Laton Drive, Weston (Toronto), Ontario, CaPosters, stationery. Faith Promise cbulletin covers and bulletin inserts, will aavailable from Toronto Christian Missiassist the local church in planning and coning the Missionary Conference.


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CAMP REPORTThe UNDERPRIVILEGED BOYS' CAMP

had 19 different boys from Toronto. Programplanning for such a week is difficult andaccomplishments are hard to measure. Oneten-year-old talked about baptism, bu t when hewas told he had to go to chui'ch and worshipand grow as a Christian, he said, "I'd just aswell give up. .My mother won't le t me go tochurch." Maybe this explains what we understand have been his six visits before the judge.

INTERNATIONAL WEEK a t OntarioChristian Assembly brought young people fromIllinois, Michigan, Tennessee, Ohio, New York,Indi.ana and Onta rio into a week of Christianinspiration. "The finest week of camp I haveever experienced," is a typical comment fromth e over 100 in attendance. Sixteen youth madedecisions for Christ during the week.The second LABOR DAY FAMILY

CAMP was he ld thi s yea r with 40 in attendancefor the week-end, with many other people drivingin fo r one or more sess ions . C la ss s es si on sfor all ages, chapel and vesper services , s lidepresentations, a drama, and devotions by youth,with an inspiring campfire were al l included inthe week-end of activity.

The WILLOWDALE CHURCH held aweek-end retreat at the camp grounds August9-11. The ent ire congregation , with threeexceptions, shared in the classes, seminarsand worship services conducted.Gene DuUn served a s dean of thesefoui" camp activities in August. Alan LaRueand Dewey Thackston were on the planning

committee for the International camp andFamily Week-end. Others on the Mission staffcontributed to the success of these camps.

Boys' Camp

NEWSY NOTESWILLOWDALE CHURCH reportsbaptisms. John Clemens has assumedministry here.AYLMER CHURCH repor ts one traand one baptism. Ben Woodruff is now se

this church full-time, after a part-t ime mifo r several months.OTTAWA CHURCH, Richaid W

missionary-minister, reports a very succeVBS in August, with an average attendan96, plus s taff . Sixty famil ies were represin th e s choo l , forty-five of whom haprevious contact with the church. The Chton, 111., minister. Hairy McFadden, andcollege students assisted in the school.

Family Week-endVANITA DULIN AVAILABLE TO SPE

Vanita Dulin, who was on the missitour to Russia this summer, is availablweek-end speaking dates. She is a studeCincinnati Bible Seminary andean be contat 2700 Glenway Avenue, Cincinnati,45204.

Vanita and Karli ta Dulin will boavailable for camp and VBS dates duringsummer. Both girls spent several weeks intype of work this summer. Summer schedwill be done from Toronto.


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SUMMER HELPERSOntario was blessed th e past summerwith many volunteer Christian workers from theU.S. Some assisted in a week of camp, or inother ways. Others were in Ontario for muchlonger periods. Kirk Prine, Cincinnati, Ohio,a s tudent th is year at Ozark Bible College,

assisted in many projects at Toronto ChristianMission for three months. Genevieve Johnston,Harriman, Tenn. , s tudent , worked at the campmost of summer, and helped in the Missionoffice a t o ther t imes .

Nelson Deuitch, who goes to Princetonfor graduate work this year, suppl ied the pulpitthis summer for Alan LaRue, who was on aspeaking tour in the U.S.Without such assistance from dedicatedChristians many phases of the work in Ontariowould suffer. Perhaps you can begin planning

now to assist in a week of camp, or in otherways during the summer of 1969. Write us.RgPORT F ROM TORONTOPoblthd asatblf bjr Toronto ChriitlAD Hliiloa, fao.i BaltaBTlUe.

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Gene Dulin On Missionary Tour ToCzechoslovakia, Hungary and Polan

Gene Dulin in pulpit of church in Ostruda.

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In mid-September, a letter came askGene Dulin to come to Poland in Novemberat all possible. Correspondence said, adiscussion among some of the brethren, tfelt " it would be very important if somecould come." The letter went on to saybecause of previous missionary tours, BDulin was well known by the brethren thereth at h e could do much for them a t this t ime.After consideration of th e request,decision was made that the request couldbe turned down, but al l possible must be dto encourage and assist these precious souApplication was made for a visa to Polawith the prayer that if God wanted this tothe visa would be granted. The visa came withdifficulty and plans for the tour were finaliz

Since fare calculat ions al low sevestops in Europe without added cost, plans wmade to use this opportunity to do additio


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Preachers in Poland. Standing: George Bajenskiand Kostek Jakoniuk; seated (1. to r.): GeorgeBajenski's father, Kostek Jakoniuk's father,Warsaw minister.

work for Christ while in Europe. Visas forCzechoslovakia and Hungary were granted,allowing Bro. Dulin to be in CzechoslovakiaNovember 2 through November 4 and in HungaryNovember 4 through November 7 to share inworship services. Friends there speak Englishand give assistance. Arriving in Poland November 7, Bro. Dulin will spend 25 days there,departing for Toronto December 2 and arrivinghome the same day. George Bajenski andKostek Jakoniuk will plan the activities inPoland .

Appointments were made with Russianbrethren in London for discussion on religiousli te ra tu re d is tr ibuti on and participation inworship on Sunday, October 27. Several Christ i an chiu'ch-church o f C hris t missionar ies metwith Bro. Dulin a t Ed Fausz's home in Frankfurt,Germany, at the end of October to discuss waysand means of developing an aggressive evangelistic program for all of Europe.

While in Poland, plans have beento preach in numerous churches in vasections of the country. Correspondencerequested Bro. Dulin to be prepared to demessages on Adventism, Jehovah's WitneStewarfship, The Second Coming, Man'sHell , Pun ishment , Local Autonomy, ElDeacons, Ministers, Pentecostalism, TheSpirit and The Basic Doctrine of Christ.

Your prayers are solici ted as Bro. Dcontinues this tour. In many ways it is prothe most dif ficult tour taken. Messages aunusual importance. Decisions madepossibly effect the destiny of thousands,millions of souls. Pol i t ical condit ionsunsettled. He is traveling alone. Bro. Huespecially busy with the publication workthe new rad io program. He felt the tour wbe as effective with Bro. Dulin going aloand i t cu t cos t s .

No special appeal is being madfunds to cover the cost of the trip. A fewsent special offerings to help. We stillabout $1000 to cover the fare and benevwork done. If you can help, it will beappreciated.

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Dewey ThackstonT oTo ronto Ch ris t ia n Miss ion

Dewey Thackston, who has served thenew church at Niagara Falls since 1966, isexpanding his work for Christ. He is moving toToronto in December t o participate in theRussian department of Toronto ChristianMission and to assist in the many other phasesof the work. He will continue preaching atNiagara unti l another minister is secured tomove to t he f ie ld .Bro. Thackston has been studyingRussian and made the June, 1968, tour toRuss ia and Poland. He u nd ers ta nd s t he la nguage and was able to preach and sing inRussian. With a growing publication scheduleand the new radio program, another personacquainted with the Russian language wasabsolutely necessary to assist John Huk.

Bro. Thackston will take act ive oversight of the printing minis t ry and officeprocedures. This will include assistance ineditorial work on all publicat ions, supervisingcopy preparation and purchasing supplies. He

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Detroit, Mich.and to visitTORONTO CHRISTIAN MISSION

will also be available for pulpit supply andgive leadership to various area activities.

Bro. Thackston meets a long-recognneed for the Mission. As we have expandedthe iron curtain work and the printing minmore decisions have to be made, more detwork is required and more active oversignecessary. With Bro. Thackston's assumuch o f thi s responsibility, Gene Dulin wirelieved of some of his responsibilities andbe able to do field work without jeopai-dthe progress of the Mission.Mrs. Thackston will also participathe work. She is already editing the miscolumn in the monthly publication,CANADIAN CHRISTIAN HARBINGER,lished by Toronto Christian Mission. Beingdaughter of missionaries, she will be abgive a special depth to this section oHARBINGER. This editorial work will bea t home to allow her to be with theirchildren, Jeff, Mike and Mindy.

1969 MISSIONARY TOUR PLANNEDCorrespondence from Europe s"Bring another group of Christians." TwAmerican Christians have already said,another tour is planned, I'm going."dec is ion has just been made. Another Misary Tour for 32 Christians will depart.willing, from Toronto June 8, 1969, for Ruand Poland, and other European coun(probably France, Germany, HungarySwitzerland) and will return June 28 . Costnot exceed $1050 for the three weeks .details write Gene Dulin. Only members oChris t ian church-church o f Chr i s t willconsidered fo r the tour. Let us know sooyou are interested.


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ttrr\ 9 9rhe Everlasting GospelRussian-Language Broadca

FarEast Broadcasting, with transmittersin the Philippine Islands beamed toward all ofAsiatic Russia, has consented to broadcast ourRussian-language radio program each weekbegmning January 1, 1969. The 15-minuteprogram, THE EVERLASTING GOSPEL, openswitli the theme song, "Jesus Saves." After abrief introduction, a gospel song is followed bya 10-minute sermon. Another special musicalnumber precedes the closing remarks and thetheme. The cost of producing the program,copying tapes, forwarding to the Philippinesand paying for the time amounts to about $35.00for the 15-minute weekly broadcast . The costis much lower than commercial rates, but the

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WINGS FOR THE WORD REPORTPRINTING EQUIPMENT FUND: The baladue on equipment for our print shop$3143.30. Thank God for the generesponse of God's people. We pray

ent ire account will be marked "PAIDF U L L " soon.

RUSSIAN NEW TESTAMENT FUND: Offerfo r Russian New Tes taments now t$1927.90, The goal is $15,000 to printdistribute 10,000. It costs an averag$1.50 to print and place in the handneedy peop le one copy. Distribution coincluding packing, shipping and oincidental expenses, often run higherprinting.

FAITH PROMISE BOOKUnexpected problems in printing

binding have delayed mailing of THE FAPROMISE MISSIONARY CONFERENCE bby Gene Dulin. This 128 page book shouldready for mailing by the time you receiveREPORT. If you desire a copy, forward $1cover cost of the book and mailmg, to TorChristian Mission, 5 Lavington Drive, We(Toronto), Ontario, Canada.


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