The Christian Chronicle (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 40, No. 6, Ed. 1 Wednesday, June 1, 1983 Page: 11 of 15
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tivenem on previous mtostea tours to Ger-
many. He is highly ragnntod by members
“One of our main goals as a church is help-
ing our members decide where to serve
and how to get there. “ The congregation is
especially interested in cultivating its own
members to be more mission-minded and
encouraging them to take concrete steps to
reach the mission field. Dayspring
members are now planning mission efforts
to Italy, New Zealand, and other countries
From Ito beginning, the new congrega-
tion has stressed its commitment to
evangelism and world mtosione It has en-
couraged a philosophy of looking anra«
its own member*. setoctta« those suited
for the rigors of mtaaion wort, encourag-
ing them and sending them out with en-
thusiastic support. As an iUmtratim of the
cnurm s commitment to mtaMt, the
flrat salaried person to the new congrega-
tion is a missionary.
Woodward emphasises the church's
commitment to the European mission
Bald. “One of our unique goals to ear
SALVADOR, Brazil—The dty of Salvador
is one of Brasil’s oldest and most beautiful
cities. Nearly two million people live in
this coastal dty in Brasil’s northeast. A
team of five families has been preparing
for several years and now only a few
months remain before it plans to leave for
Salvador in October.
Salvador means “Savior" and the in-
habitants of tide dty desperately need to
hear the truth about the Savior Jesus.
Membero of the team include Ron and
Bev Bontrager and son Joshua; Tim and
Janet Brumfield; Chariie and Martha Gor-
man and their children Chuck, Jamey, and
Shelly; Ray and Karren Hull and daughter
Raychel; and Chariie and Cindy McKin-
ney and children Apphia, Gabe, and Joel.
for the Savior in Salvador.’’
Each member of the team has studied
the Bible and Missions at Sunset Schools of
Christian University. In addition, the team
has studied Brazilian History and will
study the Portuguese language before
leaving.
Several congregations of the Lord’s
church are working together in this effort
Sponsoring churches (and those they spon-
sor) include Cuba Avenue in Alamogordo,
N.M. (the Bontragers), 2nd and Adams in
EDMOND, Okla.—A new congregation in
Edmond, Okla., teas than a year old, is
already embarking on an ambitious mis-
sion project in Europe. The Dayspring
Church of Christ, established in the sum-
mer of MM, to sending Us first full-time
mtoatonary to Hannover, Germany, to
asstat a growing congregation in that dty.
Dm Roehrkasse, an active member of the
new congregation, to leaving in June for
Germany whore he will work for a
minimum of two years.
In addition to Roehrkasse’s mission, the
new Edmond congregation is sponsoring
Mark and Sherry Woodward on a summer
mission effort in three German cities
They will be assisted by a team of 13 co-
workers. The church is also assisting 15 of
its members on various mission projects
this summer in Germany, Austria,
Switzerland, Trinidad, Brazil, Canada,
and tie UK.
According to Mark Woodward, a former
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Roehrkasse has studied the German
language. He to weUwcquainted with
Lsthorantom, the predominant faith of
A grant dhaAoage in cvangeltom to
awaiting churches interacted in support^
ferae mature Christian hmrttas m they
wort for the Lord to Hoarieo County, Va.
Thera to necoagraguttaa of Me Lord’s peo-
pte la fete ceuaty of MUM
Mac Lpm, dterch growth opedaltot
cays: “Dearies to a choice place lor now
church ptawting. The county to growing. It
to aa attractive place to Kve. The location,
am^tiMRtekwBoad. rn^rn * *
HOOKSETT, N H.-In 1943 a little Jti
boy, about 10 years old, was on his wiyi
Hebrew school which he attended ea
day from 4:00 to 0:00 p.m., after!
regular school hours. This day would
different. On the sidewalk in front dl
he found a little black book He didn'tka
what it was, but from it's contents he ■
it had something to do with religion.
The little boy joyfully took it to sctadj
show to his Rabbi. The Rabbi looked Si
little black book, which was the 1
Testament of Jesus, and tore it to m
before the boy’s eyes and told him tta
was evil and never again to look at so
book.
This little Jewish boy’s name was II
neth Wasserstrom. Ken now preached
the church of Christ in Hooksett. N.H. I
road from Sinai to the Cross of Jesusj
not an easy one for Ken Wasserstew
his family. To this day he is still disow
by his parents.
The church in Hooksett. N.H., ns
your help. Their number is small. Al
attendance would number 50 on Sad
morning including Ken, his wife and M
their children. Kenneth has supra
himself in the past by operating a Pto
66 Station. This source of income hasl
been cut off. J
The 16th and Florida Church of Clrt
Chickasha, Okla., is now overseeiagl
work in Hooksett, but is not sble to a
the 81JM a month that to needed for M
be able to continue his work in this nta
field. 3700.00 a month is still
Km's support
In addition to ths personal support]
Km and Ms family need, the dm
meeting tom stands with only the ra
ta^^jiltoXsdedtocompiei*1
^neMMm «f the Mb and Ftori*•<
gregutim hi CMckmha, Okla, *
Bauman and Kenneth Worden J
thoroughly investigated every a^w
the Hooksett wort md their needs J]
dectotaa wm to take m ttto respora"
evm ttwaMt Btey knew they wrati1
help tram ether emgrsgatione ,
For mere taforamltaa, write to .
and Florida dwth of CMtot, F.OJ
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longterm commitment to the European
field, which happens not to be popular with
sponsoring churches at the moment We
Prayer is needed for God’s wod J
fruitful in this dty. Each family u J
need of additional travel suppat
anyone to interested in further idj
tion, addresses and phone numbend
obtained by contacting Dr. Ellis (J
ACU Station Boz 8171, Abilene, N
793M or call (315) 676-4531
has served in several areas and 1ms taught
Bible classes Once in Hannover,
Roehrtam will conduct English Bible
studies arranged by summer campaign
groups. He will also continue his study of
the language and wiU assist the Hannover
uiunicMuons 1Toy am others John
“d Terans White and Dale md Jaitice
Vcmon, are enthuriastic and talented
ywmg couploe. Careful planning and
prayer have gms tale the dectotam of
these workers for the Lord.
aThey ara seeking chmchoa to have
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Dr. Ellis Long, former missionary toSao
Paulo, Brazil, to a consultant for mission
teams going to Brazil and has worked
closely with the team. Long says this about
the team: “After five years of prepara-
tion, this team to ready in every way to
establish New Testament congregations
Germany: new worker departs in June
Brazil: team ready for Salvador
Elk City, Okla, (the Brumfields), 0
in Moore, Okla, (the Gormans), Noct
in Oklahoma City (the Hulls), and I
Mills, Team (the McKinneys).
Roehrkasse plans to ezplore the
G«many also. For the past two yZ^M
Virginia: team prepared to serve
counties to the mrth, east, or west**
Throe trained comtoa have taken ap the
chritange after their graduation from the
HardteglMvorvRypraachvteatato«pm-
gram to July . Hay plm to wort together
ma team for N years in tote moteopolltan
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Norton, Howard W. & McBride, Bailey. The Christian Chronicle (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 40, No. 6, Ed. 1 Wednesday, June 1, 1983, newspaper, June 1, 1983; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1308112/m1/11/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Abilene Christian University Library.