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Missionary Report
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(Faith & Victory : Nov.
1965) |
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In a letter dated Sept. 30 from Bro. Nse Umanah, mission secretary
in Nigeria, he reports that the presence of Bro. and Sister C. C.
Carver among them was very encouraging and that "everybody enjoys
them." He is their interpreter, and is concentrating his efforts in
serving them in every possible way. For that reason he expressed his
regret that he did not have the time to produce the report of the
Mission activities for the month of September.
In the same letter he informed us of the physical condition of the
mission superintendent, Bro. B. U. Etuk, who had suffered a stroke
in his right side the first part of September. In answer to prayer,
he is definitely improved, but is not yet "able to write or speak
properly." Bro. Nse requested the continued prayers of the church
for Bro. Etuk's complete recovery. This is a very urgent request, as
he certainly needs a well body in order to direct the mission work.
It became necessary for Bro. Etuk to purchase a new car for the
mission work to replace the Volkswagen that was damaged in a recent
flood. The new car is a Taunus, a small one built by Ford in West
Germany. They still owe about $600.00 on it, and are asking the
church to pray that this obligation will be met.
Bro. Ostis Wilson wrote me that in making contacts with many people
during the summer he has misplaced the names and addresses of one or
two saints who desired to support and sponsor a native minister in
Nigeria. Now if any of those have not already had a letter from him
about this project, you may know that your address was misplaced and
you should contact him about the matter. His address is: Ostis B.
Wilson, 12312 Osborne Place, Pacoima, Calif.
No doubt many of our readers have been receiving the mimeographed
reports of the Carvers through their son, Lynn, who has been mailing
them out to all those who had requested them. This service has been
appreciated.
In addition to these reports, we have received three or four very
interesting letters directly from them. They have accumulated many
varied and strange experiences which they will never forget. Their
hearts were touched and moved with compassion, seeing the poverty of
the people, and the extreme spiritual darkness that prevailed in
that heathen land where millions of people grope in ignorance and
superstition.
Oh, who will consecrate to meet the challenge in Nigeria? Right now
there is an urgent need for resident missionaries in that great
field. Who will answer the call?
Returning from Nigeria at the expiration of their 28-day visa, Bro.
and Sister C. C. Carver arrived at Amsterdam in Europe on Oct. 16.
Prior to that date we had contacted them in Nigeria about making an
extra trip to India on their return home to investigate the
promising prospects of opening a mission work in that great field.
Bro. Carver felt burdened to answer this "Macedonian" call. They
decided that Sister Carver would fly on home from Amsterdam.
Accordingly, the two reluctantly parted company there, and she
arrived safe and sound at the home of her son near Washington, D. C.
on Oct. 18. Soon after arriving there she phoned us expressing her
appreciation to the Lord for a safe and prosperous trip by the will
of God, and asked us to extend her love and thanks to all the saints
for their prayers for them on this missionary trip. She also
requests special prayer for Bro. Carver's safety in the long journey
to India and return home.
Bro. Carver remained in Amsterdam, and is scheduled to leave there
on Oct. 20, by air, bound for Delhi, India. From there he will have
to travel several hundred more miles to reach his destination. It is
not known how long he will remain in India, but we are asking all
the saints to pray that God will give him good success on this
special mission, and that those hungry souls who are calling for the
gospel will be greatly benefited. We trust that this personal
contact will open the door for a permanent mission base from which
the whole gospel will be carried to India's millions. Will you pray
to that end?
Let us "sow beside all waters" and pray that the gospel message to
all the world will not return void. Adversities will come, but "he
that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the
clouds shall not reap." EccI. 11 :4. "And they that be wise shall
shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to
righteousness as the stars for ever and ever." Dan. 12:3. May God
help all of us to be faithful in His service.
-Lawrence Pruitt |
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