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Introducing THE DAVIS'

OUR FAMILY

Dean was born October 5> 1955 in Mendon, Illinois where he was reared on a farm. In Marchof 1953 he was baptized into Christ by LeroyKnight at the Loraine, Illinois Christian Church,Following his graduation from Unity High Schoolhe entered Johnson Bible College in September ofthe same year. During his time in college heheld student ministries and did supply preachingIn 1955 he was married to Judy Mitchell of Mt,Sterling, Illinois, He was ordained to the ministry in 1957 and gradiiiated from Johnson BibleCollege in 1958* He ministered to the WildieChristian Church of Wildie, Kentucky from June1957 I'O i960. He was then called to assistin establishing a new congregation Athens,Tennessee and ministered there untTl March of1963* From that time until July of 1966 he served the Capella Church of Christ at King, NorthCarolina,

Judy was born in Jacksonville, Illinois onApril 9> '1939« She was baptized into Christ atthe First Christian Church in Mt, Sterli^^ Illinois on April 9> 1951* She has had training inaccounting and book-keeping,

Jimmy was born February 21, 1958 in Wildie,Kentucky, He gave his life to Christ at an earlyage and was baptiz.ed at the Capella Church ofChrist in 1965*

Cindy was born November 19f 1959 in Wildie,Kentucky,

OUR DESIRE

Since the days we wer^e in Joi^son Bible College we have had a fervCnt- ^Sire to do all wecould for the cause of Wbrli-Wide Evangelism,The main theme of oiir ministry in churches wehave served has been World-Evangelism, and weencouraged and promoted the support of missionwork both at home and abroad.

It was not until I964 that we first felt theLord leading us toward the mission field. InSeptember of that year Max Ward Randall wrote

concerning Zambia, "We need helpers—co-workers!Not just one or two, but a dozen or more families; and they are needed at once. In thecities we need missionaries. Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, has already begun construction of68,000 new African homes, anticipating a phenom-inal population increase of more than 500*000people in the next four years." When we readthese word.f_it seemed the Lord was speaking directly to us. After much prayer and study andmany hours spent talking with Max and GladysRandall we have developed a burning desire to goto Lusaka, Zambia that the Gospel may be preached among the Africans who know not Jesus. Uponarriving in this capital city of Lusaka we willendeavor to establish self supporting churches'qf Christ among the African people. Our emphasisT^ll be wholly evangelistic. We desire to leavefor Zambia in the early summer of 1967*

OUR woriT

The new African nation of Zambia was, k^own asNorthern Rhodesia until October 1964* IwJen thisformer British Protectorate received its independence. Zambia lies within the tropics ofCentral Africa, and is, a wealthy countryisupplying a large percentage of the worldla/copper.Modern cities such as/Lusaka, Livingston, Ndola,and Broken Hill reflect the modern new emergingAfrica. Never was there a time of greaterchallenge and opportunity in Zambia,,than at thisvery moment. We must take advantage of thesenew opportunities to preach the Gospel and establish churches to meet ;the/s^ritual demandsof the new Africa. A strong witness for N. T.Christianity in the capital city of Lusaka cancarry a tremendous impact toward developingZambia into a Christian nation.

The country is now open to the Christianmissionary. Let us step through these doorsnow that Christ may be known.

"Awake to righteousness, and sin not, forsome have not the knowledge of God: I speak thisto your shame." (l Cor. 15:54)

OUR NEEDS

We need brothers and sisters in Christ who

are willing to step out in faith with us in thisall important work of soul winning. YOTJ can bea part of supplying these needs.

We need your prayer support so the door ofopportunity may remain open and God may continueto lead.

We need your financial support we can donothing until this need is met.

1. Living Link (Living Expens^^v^$400.00 per month

Evangelistic Fund (Operating Excuses)m $600.00 per month

Travel Fund

. $2000.00

Will you share with us in this great e^er-ience, and help us-pmeet the needs of Z^bia forChrist? w.

Until departure tiflre the Davis' inay b^reacled at: " /f'

207 East North Street / fMt. Sterling, Illinois 62555

All funds should be sent to our forwardingagents:

Mr. & Mrs, Jack Patterson

R. R. 1King, North Carolina 27021

Make all checks payable to:CENTRAL AFRICA MISSION, DEAN DAVISMISSIONARY

ambia MessQnoerNews From The Davises

"AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST" IN CENTRAL AFRICA. (II Corinthians 5:20)

Volume 1 February 1967 Number 1

Greetings in Our Lord Jesus ChristThis, the first issue of the ZAMBIA MESSENGER, brings you greetings in the name of Christ

frort the Davis family. The Lord willing, the ZAMBIA MESSENGER, will be a regular visitor inyour home to share with you our experiences,victories, and joys as we prepare for, and dothe work in Central Africa to which God hascalled us.

Many wonderful things have happened andmany doors have been opened since last Julywhen, we left our ministry with the Cap>ellaChurch at King, North Carolina. Each day wethank God for His guidance and for all of Hiswonderful people it has been our privilege tomeet and know. Traveling and speaking for

^Christ and His needs in Zambia has certainlyjeep a rich and rewarding experience. So manytimes we have taken for granted the fact thatthe best people in all the world are God'speople. However, this fact is now a glowingreality as we have witnessed it over and overagain. One of the greatest thrills we haveexperienced is that of seeing how God's peopleare prising to meet the tremendous needs ofworld evangelism, not only in Zambia, butthroughout the world. We praise God for allthose who continue to see the vision, acceptthe venture, and share in the victory which onlyChrist can bring.

The most difficult part has been the separation of our family for several weeks at a time

Cindy, Dean, Judy, and Jimmy Davis

while I travel and Judy, Jimmy and Cindyremain at our home in Mt. Sterling, Illinois.However, this is a minor thing when we consider the wonderful grace of God which issufficient for all things. Jimmy and Cindy aredoing well in school, and Judy is keeping quitebusy with the duties of a housewife, speakingfrom time to time in area churches, and helpingwith a youth group at the Cooperstown ChristianChurch where they attend. We are all well,and happy with the anticipation of leaving forZambia in June of 1967. Continue to pray forus as preparations are made.

God's People Rise to Meet the Needs

MEET OUR FORWARDING AGENTS

Annie Lou, Jack, Randall, and Karen Patterson

There are many ways in which the Lord hasprepared us for the work to which He has nowcalled us in Zambia. At the same time He has

continued to open doors of opportunity whichhas led us thus far to this field of service.Many times we did not know the reason for thepreparations or where stepping through thedoors of opportunity would lead us. Only aswe look back can we truly appreciate the waythe Lord leads in all things.

One of these many blessings has been theaquaintance with the Jack Patterson familyof King, North Carolina. We firmly believe thatGod directed when these fine Christian peopleconsented to serve as our forwarding agents.They have a deep concern for the cause ofworld evangelism and feel that this is a meansby which they can serve God in places wherethey cannot go. Already they have assumed abig responsibility for us which leaves us freeto do other necessary workand correspondance.If you have shared in sending funds for ourwork in Zambia, you or your congregation havereceived a letter and receipt from them. All thework they do is without pay, except for thegreatreward Godhas laid up for themin Heaven.

Jack is an elder and Bible school teacherin the Capella Church of Christ at King, NorthCarolina. He works in the office of E. T. &W. N. C. Trucking Company in Winston-Salem,North Carolina. (Continued on page 4)

As we have traveled and presented theneeds of Christ in Zambia, the response thatyou people of God have made has been bothgratifying and humbling. As you know, theminimum goal for monthly committed supportwhich we setwas $1,000. The Lord has blessed,through you His people, far beyond our greatestexpectations. At this time there has been $938a month committed. This means that already weare close to the minimum goal which we hadset. However, this does not mean that no morecommitted support is needed because the moresupport we have the broader our scope can b^*sand the more we will be able to accomplis*.once we are in Zambia. In a recent letter from

Don Mechem, who is in Zambia, he said ". . .let me tell you that every dollar will be needed.We have been averaging over $1,000 per monthbut it seems like it doesn't last any time at all."

We do want to say from the bottoms of ourhearts "THANK YOU" to all you wonderfulpeople who have made committments to ourwork for Christ. May God bless you richly asyou serve Him. We shall always endeavor touse the Lord's money wisely for the salvationof souls.

I have a full schedule of speaking engagements, mission revivals, Faith-Promise ralliesand area mission rallies from now until thefirst of May.We will continue to present the needsof Zambia and endeavor to challenge God'speople for the cause of world evangelism.

EQUIPMENT GIVEN

Several items of equipment have been give^for us to use in our mission work. These have

been given by classes or individuals as specialmissions projects. Items given Include slideprojector, projector case, screen, portabletypewriter, 35 mm camera and cape recorder.If you,your class or church would like a specialproject please write us for a list of neededequipment. Again we say THANKS to all whohave made possible the above gifts.

Forwarding Agent:Mr. and Mrs. Jock PattersonRoute 1King, North Carolina 27021

ZAMBIA TODAYThe young African republic of

Zambia still grapples with monumentalproblems, but the pace she has setreveals a nation anxious to catch upwith modern society. In the brief timesince the midnight moments on October24, 1964, when following Bible readingand prayers, two men stepped quietlyfrom their places on the dias andwalked together in silence into thearena of Independence Stadium inLusaka — one the outgoing British

^governor, the other the incomingpresident — the world has been arespectful witness to the reverentregard in which the Zambians holdkwacha (freedom)!

Dr. Kenneth Kaunda, the firstpresident of Zambia is concerned with the future of his new nation. He knows the future lies inwhat it reads and what it learns. In Zambia, as elsewhere throughout Africa, reading material isscarce and books are too expensive for the majority. Answering the questions: "What will theyread?" "Where will they be led?" the nation of Zambia placed one of the largest Bible orders onrecord with the American Bible Society to help meet this need. Zambia is concerned with thespiritual welfare of her people. Each school, public and private, begins the day with devotionsand Bible reading, and prayers are a part of every Zambian's education.

President Kenneth Kaunda declared the first anniversary of the nation's independence anoccasion of nationwide daily Bible reading for a period of two months, October 25 through December 25, and concluded with a Christmas Day message by the President. A life-long Bible readerhimself, a fact of which most of his people are well aware, Dr. Kenneth Kaunda proposed to his3,700,000 countrymen: "Let's read the Bible together." Urging Zambians to rely upon faith inGod for the future of their young country, the President's message also stated: "Much has beendone and is apparent to all. . .but it was not done by hard work alone, but by faith,". . .There isno doubt in my mind that these (our own efforts) alone would have been ineffective if we had notput our faith in God and asked his blessing on our endeavors."

^ The President has also on numerous occasions praised the work of the Christian missionaries..^and urged many more to work in Zambia with his people.

Zambia is a country where we now have an unparalle led opportunity to preach the Gospel andestablish churches after the simple New Testament pattern. Pray that we might find even moreopportunities as we eagerly prepare to enter this country just a few months from now.

TRAVEL PLANS

At this time there is no set date for ourdeparture form the States but we are planningon leaving as soon as possible after Jimmy andCindy get out of school. This should be by themiddle of June. As has already been stated wehave speaking engagements through April andwill be using May for packing and last minutepreparations.

We have started our travel fund and all

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monies that come in from speaking engagements,revivals, etc., go into this fund. At the presenttime we have $814.76 in the travel fund. Around$2,500 will be needed to get us and our equipment to Zambia. If you would like to share inthe travel fund, please send your gift to ourforwarding agents designated "travel fund."Your help is greatly appreciated.

PRAYER - UNLmiTED POV/ER

We are grateful for a God of love to whomwe can go often for guidance and direction. Weare convinced that there is unlimited power inprayer and we ask you to continue praying withand for us that God's will may be done throughus in Zambia. No words are adequate to expressour thanks to all who have in anyway supportedus financially or through prayer. We thank Godfor you and your interest in world evangelism.

FAMILY NEWS

As most of you know, Judy and the childrenhave been living in Mt. Sterling, Illinois, thesepast few months so that Jim and Cindy canattend school. This is a hard period for us tobe separated while Dean is traveling, but wehave been kept busy with school and work andour church work. We attend church at theCooperstown Christian Church, a small ruralchurch where Larry Robertson is minister.

This past month of December has been busyfor all of us. Dean has had speaking engagements in nearby churches and the family couldbe with him. We were able to spend Christmaswith Dean's mother, sister and brother at hisbrother's home in Galesburg, Illinois, and theday after was spent at Judy's home with all ofher five brothers and sisters and respectivefamilies present. We enjoyed this time of remembering Christ's birth, and now we look forward

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to Christmas next year in Zambia, where wecan also show the true meaning of Christmas tothe peoole there.

Now that the New Year has begun we arelooking forward to the exciting events that willtakeplace before we leave in June. In FebruaryJudy and the children are planning on being inNorth Carolina for the missionary rallies there,and to attend the Johnson Bible College Homecoming in Tennessee. It will be necessary forthe children to miss one or two weeks of school,but as they are doing well, they will not fallbehind. Dean will leave for this trip the lastof January, and we plan to join him the third ofFebruary. Please pray for us that God wil^^guide us as we make this trip.

For those of you who knew of (Judy's)mother's serious illness, and prayed for herrecovery, 1 want to thank you from the bottomof my heart, and say that she is well again andbackatwork. God does hear and answer prayer!!

FORWARDING AGENTS (continued from page 2)Annie Lou is a Bible school teacher at

Capella and is kept busy doing the work ofhousewife and mother. Both Jack and AnnieLou are interested and involved in many otherchurch and community activities.

They have two lovely children, Karen nineand Randall five.

We want to say "THANK YOU" to Jack andAnnie Lou for the good job they are doing.

^mbia MesgQnqerNews From Dean, Judy, Jimmy and Cindy Davis

Zambia Mission Churches of Christv; P. 0. Box 2184

Lusaka, Zambia, Africa

"AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST" IN CENTRAL AFRICA. (II Corinthians 5:20)

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May the grace and love of God, through our Lord Jesus Christ, abide with you as you continueto serve Him in your respective areas. God continues to lead and bless as we draw nearer ourdeparture for Zambia. For this, and all His wonderful blessings, we praise His name.

Speaking engagements have taken me through North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida,Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, and Kansas. This hastruly been a thrilling experience, getting to meet and know you as co-laborers in the Lord. Manyof you have opened your hearts and your homes to show hospitality that is certainly becoming toGod's people. For all your kindnesses I am deeply grateful.

Words cannot express our joy in seeing people baptized into Christ, young men and womendedicating their lives to specialized Christian service, and the wonderful way you have risen to

^^eet whatyou consider your personal responsibility to God for the cause of world evangelism. Thepast year has been rich and rewarding as we have endeavored to serve the Christ here.

As you receive this letter most of the speaking engagements have been filled and we are inthe finol stages of preparotion. We have our passports, necessary shots have been received andour visa application has long been sent to the Chief Immigration Officer in Livingston, Zombia. Aswe await its approval, please pray with us that it will be dealt with quickly and that no complication will hinder our receiving the visa very soon.

All of us are eagerly anticipating thetrip before us, and getting anxious to be in Zambia wherewe can begin the work to which God has called us.

We want to express our sincere "THANKS" to each and every one of you who have so faithfully prayed andgiven toward our work. May God's richest blessings reward you here and hereafter.

Yours Because of Jesus,Dean, Judy, Jimmy and Cindy Davis

MEET SANDY HULLS

We have been very fortunate this past yearto have Sandy Huls living with us. She is thedaughterofMr. and Mrs.MelHuls of Montgomery,Alabama. Her father was transferred to Alabamain his work, and Sandy being a senior in highschool wanted to finish her schooling here inIllinois. So, we asked her to live with us andhelp keep us company while Dean was away forweeks at a time.

Sandy is a fine girl, and an asset to ourhome. She was chosen as Homecoming Queenof her high school this past fall, and is veryactive in school activities.

Jimmy and Cindy are very proud of theirbig "sister," and want to take her to Zambiawith us. However, Sandy plans to continue hereducation and become a teacher. She has been

a great help to all of us this year, and it willbe like leaving part of our family behind whenwe leave. We thank God for having Sandy withus this year, and we thank her parents andsister for sharing her with us.

THANKS FOR ITEMS GIVEN

In the last issue of the ZAMBIA MESSENGER

we listed several items of equipment which hadbeen generously given for the work in Zambia.Many classes, ladies groups, and individualshave taken projects to help supply the needsfor both mission equipment and personal items.We can never put in words our "heart-feltthanks" to all who have helped in answeringthese needs. Many of you have taken it uponyourselves to seek information about the needs.Your concern is greatly appreciated and willlong be remembered as these items are usedfor the Lord in Zambia. Items given since th^^^last issue include a 500-watt acme transformer., yset of stainless steel cookware, pressurecooker, dictaphones, stainless steel flatware,background scenes painted on flannel for flannel-graph, 30-cup coffee maker, Bible, and ^|100toward an electric range.

Ifyou, your class, D.V.B.S., or congregationwould like a special project, please write usfor a list of needed equipment.

Missionary Devof/ons for Your O.V.S.S.

We have prepared a series of ten DailyVacation Bible School missionary devotionsthat are three to five minutes long which wewill be happy to send you for use in your V.B.S.this summer. If you would like to have these,please writeourforwarding agents and they wi^^be sent to you.

If your D.V.B.S. is looking for a project,we would ask your prayers and considerationin helping raise the necessary funds to purchase equipment for mission use. If your groupwould like a specific project, please write usfor a list of needs.

FORWARDING AGENTS:Mr. and Mrs. Jock PattersonRoute 1

King, North Carolina 27021Phone: Walnut Cove 591-2891

Departure Dote Set

for June 15

June 15 is the day we will board the plane at O'Hare Field in Chicago, Illinois, to begin ourtrip to Zambia. We will fly from Chicago directly to Gothenburg, Sweden. There, at the factory, wewill pick up the Volvo station wagon, with right hand drive, which we will take to Zambia for

transportation.

^ Wewill drive from Sweden through Germany,Switzerland and on to Brindisi, Italy, where wewill board the MS" Europia on June 30 and saildown the East coast of Africa to Beira. From

there we plan to drive through Rhodesia up toZambia, arriving the 17th or 18th of July.

While we are in Switzerland we will be

attending the Lugano Retreat for a few days.This is a meeting of all the European missionraries which is held annually at Lugano, Switzerland. Welook forward to this fellowship withthe brethren there.

Housing Problem in ZambiaAs we eagerly anticipate our arrival in

Zambia and the work that faces us, we thrillat the opportunity of preaching the "unsearchable riches of Christ" to thousands who have

never heard.

However, in recent letters from those whoare in Zambia, we have received informationthat due to the tremendous population growthin the cities, there is a terrible housing shortage, In fact, it seems that it is next to impossible to find anything in a reasonable pricerange. Some who are already there have haddifficulty finding needed housing in the cities.

We have continued to depend heavily uponGod, through prayer, that He would lead anddirect and supply the needs to accomplish thetask before us. We are confident that He has

opened the doors that have led us thus far andare equally as confident that He will open thedoor for our housing arrangements. We ask thatyou PRAY WITH US for the fulfillment of thisneed, not only in our behalf, but in behalf ofothers who are facing the same problem inZambia.

VOLVO P-122S STATION WAGON

TO BE USED FOR MISSION WORK IN ZAMBIA

Following is a list of all contributors since we began making preparations to go to Zambia.We want to THANK EACH AND EVERY ONE of you for your contributions and for your prayers.

^eweldene SolesPiedmont Christian Service Caap. Va.Mr. and Mrs. Ifovard BoylesKing Cbucch oi Christ. N.C.Comauoiiy Christian Church, Va.Nfr. 6. A. Hall

Salisbury First Christian Church, N.C.Mr. Michael Davis

Mr. and Mrs. Larry ttobcriaooFellowship Class of Draper Chriariao Church, N.C.Mo Co Mi Christian Bihle Camp, Mo.Mr. and Mrs. Ralph SprolesSowthside Church ol Christ. N.C.Jefferson Omreh of Christ. N.C.Capella Church of Christ. N.C.Mr. Pleasant Christian Church

Corinth Bible Class, N.C.Creeosboco Church of Christ

First Christian Church. Francisvilla, lad.Mr. Bill Laiob

Hanging Rock Ouiatian Assembly. 111.Tescville. First Church of ChristAcworth Chrlsciao Church, Ga.Bethany Christian Church, Dallas, Ga.Hvelyn MorganLeo M. Promts

Vhitesburg Christian ChurchYouth for MissioQS, Atlanta, Ga.Cornelia Christian Church

First Christian Church, fireaao. Gt.Jaoet JonesLatcnat Christian Church

Midway Christian ChurchMr. and Mrs. Alfred Purcell

.Sew Brunswick Christian Church

Henry F. Sullivant'ildie Christian Church. Ky.Bethaoy Christian Church. Hoaer, Ga.Bethany Chriatian Church, CarroUtoo, Ga.Columbus Christiaa Church, HI.Kernersville Church of Christ, N.C.Mr. end .Mf», Hm,« L. JUmswti

Greenwood Fir.<«t Christian ChuicbSprague Street Church of Christ, N.C.Derea Christian Church, Ga.Mr. and Mrs. Larry SettlePoplar Springs Church of Christ, N.C.Columbia Christian Church

Ralph TyetFuture Builder's Class, Versailles, 111.

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Ladles Aid Missionary Society, Brodhead, Ky.Loraine Christian Church, 111.New Market Christiao Church, Ind.Raleigh Chtistlsn Church. Ind.Rusbville Oiurch of Christ, lod.Atlas Christian Church, Mo.Mr. C. F. BrooksChrUcian Chapel. N.C.Enerrille Christian Church, Uo.Pairs aod Spares Class, Ferris, 111,Greenville Christian Church, N.C.David HaysVade Leo HopkinsMr. aod Mrs. George MorganStrenghurst Christian Church, 111.Dorothy Veech

Nona Ta/ren

First Christian Chmch, Camp Point, 111.Central Christian Church, Pittsburg, KansasThe Church. Eldon, Mo«Helen Davlsoa

Eugene Christian Church, Mo.Earl HamisonsPaul Ray Machal

Olean Christian Church, Mo.Dorothy RehlingRaymond L. VaughnAlice Anne TinteiAnonymousDorcas Circle. E. Uitska Charcb of Christ, Tenn.Eastern N.C. Mission RallyFirst Church of Christ, High Point, N.C.Mrs. R. M. JeffersonSr. Hi Class of Lamar Christian Church, Toccoa, Ga..Sfonmouch Christian Church, lU.Pledraoot N.C. Mission RallyShfttcalon Drive Youth Group, N.C.Mrs. Thomas Swift

Christian Church, Versailles, Mo.Mr. and Mrs. Tilliam Ward

Marin GacHff

*omM*g-Cliea, Beriaoy cwUrraa cliwrtrr"CinWt«B7'Or~Mr. and Mrs. J. R. BolesCeotral Church of Christ. Spray, N.C.Christian Hope Church of Christ, N.C.First Christian Church, Tashington, N.C.First Christian Church. Msblctoo, Ca.Mc. Pleasant Church of Christ, N.C.Poplar Chapel Church of Christ, N.C.Mr. and Mrs. Dudly Spence

S. Side Church of Christ. Danville. III., C.Y.H.Bethany Youth Group, Carrollton, Ga.Ccmmunity Christian Church, S.C.Fellowship Class, Vest Side Church. Tenn.First Christian Church. Eau Gallic, Fla.First Christian Cbuich, Sylvatiia. Oa.Ted J. HamiltonHighland Park Church of Christ, N.C.Ketnersvllle Mission Group.Miss Shirley KleinerMorrison Hill Christian Church, Tenn.Primary Class, Mt. Lebanon Quiseina ChurchA. V. Nichols

ReidsvHle Church of Christ, N.C.Mr. and Mrs. Bill TurnerV. Georgia Area Youth RallyBrancbville Christian Church

Central Christian Church. Savaonab, Ga.Cooperscown Christian Church, lit.Englewood Christian Church, Fla.Firat Christian Church, Shell Point, S.C.First Christian Church, Kissimnec, Fla.Mr. and Mrs. H. Luaadder

Mt. Lebanon Christian Church

Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Ky.Poplar Ridge Church of Christ, Tenn.Orrille RangeSavannah Men's Fellowship, Ga.Mrs. Cleo Tatklns

v. Side Chiistiao Church, Ellaabethton, Tenn.Young Couples Class, EUaabothtoo, Tenn.Ben Davis, Creek Christian Churchfiushnell Christian Church. lU.Center ChristUn Church, Ind.D. L. Clark

Mr. aod .Mrs. Harold DulaocyFirst Christian Church, Ellzabcthton. Teoo.Sirs. Stella H. CradyLadoga Christiaa Church, Ind.Mt. Tm. E. MorganMilligan College Missionary Fcllovahip, Teno.Ripley Christian Church, III.Scs«utrChti»;ian Cuutfch, hid.-Mrs. Linda Sims

Mrs. Florence TingesFerris Chtistiao Church, 111.Blandinaville Church of Christ, 111.Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Clark

Clark's Hill Christian Church, Ind.Jt, Hi Girl's Class, Firat Chriatian Church, Brcroan, G*.Toodard's Pond Church of Christ, Tashington. N.C.

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CINDY. DEAN. JUDY & JIMMY DAVIS

MISSIONARIES TO ZAMBIA

of CHURCHES of CHRIST

PRESENT ADDRESS:

c/o James Mitchell304 East Main StreetMt. Sterling, Illinois 62355Phone: 217-773-2772

Forwarding Agents:

MR. & MRS. JACK PATTERSON

KING. NORTH CAROLINA 27021

June 15» 1967

Dear Co-laborers,

We have looked forward to this day with great anticipation forsome time. Today was to be our day of departure for Zambia.However, due to the' fact that our visa to Zambia has not arrivedwe will be delayed and will have to reschedule our departure.

The visa has not been denied, but just has not arrived. V/e havebeen in contact with the Zambian Embassy in Washington D. 0. andhave sent a wire to Zambia to try to speed the process. V/e shallnow have to wait until it comes through. This is not very easysince we are ready and anxious to get there and be busy in thework to which the Lord has called us.

We want to make a special prayer request of you. Please praythat the visa may arrive very soon and that the Lord's will maybe done in this matter.

We will be writing again as soon as we know when we will beleaving and will try to keep you informed ofthe latest developments

Please excuse us for using a form letter, but we felt that thiswas the quickest way we could inform you.

Thank you for your constant prayers and support. Ifey the Lordbless you in every way.

Yours Because of Jesus,

Dean, Judy, Jimmy and Cindy Davis

P. S. A phone call from Mrs. Mildred Pace, who has been workingin Zambia, revealed that she had to return to the statesdue to a back injury and is in the hospital in IndianapolisPlease pray for her complete recovery so she may soon beback in Zambia teaching the Gospel of Jesus. Christ.