Don discusses church growth

with African leaders.

STOLL FAMILY TO nPEND nUI4I4ER INMI3SQUHI

Since returning to the United Statesin December, 197^t for their thirdfurlough from the mission work inAfrica, the Stoll family has beenresiding in Lebanon, Ohio; the homeof Emma's parents. Don has beenreporting on his work at ItoshokoMission to supporting churches inOhio, Indiana, and Kentucky.

June 7 the Rtolls will move to Holla, Missouri, the home of Mr. andMrs. Harold Stoll, Don*s parents,and will be there till the end ofAugust. Supporting churches inMissouri and Illinois may contactDon and Emma at the parents * home;1009 Lynwood Drive, Holla, Missouri65^01, to arrange for a speakingdate during the summer months.

In September, the Stolls plan tomove again; this time to Indianapolis, Indiana, to work with the Traders Point Christian Church duringthe remainder of their furlough.However, Don has a number of opendates in the fall aid would 1b available for additional reporting tointerested churches, and to participate in Faith Promise MissionBailies.

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Jane Stoll found that the suddenchange from Rhodesia summer to Ohiowinter brought health problems. Herallergies flared up, causing asthmaand bronchitis. She spent five daysin the hospital in January followedby several visits to the doctor forpenicillin shots in February andMarch. But warm weather has broughtwelcome relief, and today she isgreatly improved, with energy andappetite an 8-year-old should have I

Don and Kmma are very grateful forthe kind and generous response fromfriends who sent help toward themedical bills.

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MASHOKO CHRISTIAN MISSIONMISSIONARIES: Don and EmmX^oll^

P.O. MASHOKO, ^lODES^FORWARDING AGENTS:

A;L. AND DORIS HENDERSON

BOX 599

WAYNESVILLE, OHIO 45068PHONE: 897-4569

May 30, 1975

BLACK STUDENTS FROM MSHOKQ I4ISSI0NDOING \fSLL IN U.S. SCHOOLS

Several black Africans, products ofthe educational mission work atMashoko, Hhodesia, are currentlyenrolled in colleges across the USA.

Zindoga Bungu, age 25, is in histhird semester at Cincinnati BibleSeminary and near the top of theDean*s List. Kokerai Rugaro hasjust completed his first year atLincoln Christian College. He formerly taught in the Ilashoko primaryschool.

At Northern Kentucky State College^four Hashoko students are pursuinghigher education; Simon Baloyi, afriend of the Stolls since 1965iwill earn a Bachelor of Science degree in July, majoring in biology;his brother, Paul Baloyi, and twoothers: Mufaro Mati and Johnson Ma-mutse are also doing good work. Allthese look fom-jard to the time theycan return to Rhodesia and contri

bute to the welfare of their ownsociety and nation.

The first black African from Mashoko to study abroard, Mr, Gordon Mte-twa,completed his pre-med last yearin West Virginia, and is now inmedical school in Liberia, NorthAfrica.

FURLOUGH IS A TIl'IE FOR TIRESOME

TRiiVELS AND FINT^ PT?:r.r.OiJ.c;HT PI

Since February, the Stolls havetravelled over 12,000 miles contacting churches, groups, and individuals who have supported their endeavors for Christ in Rhodesia.The Stolls have attempted not onlyto report on the accomplishmentsduring the past tiree years but alsoto challenge those concerned withthe needs and opportunities Of thefuture. They have been thrilledwith the deep interest and generousresponse among the churches. Thesweet fellowship has provided renewed strength and determination as

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they look forward to new goals and opportunities for mission service,spring itinerary was as follows:

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G1ouster, OhioFeiry Church of Christ, Waynesvillet OhioChurch of Christ, Waynesville, OhioTraders Point Christian Church, IndianapolisChristian Church, Butler, KentuckyChristian Church, Independence, KentuckyMt. Vemon Central Church, OhioEmma spoke at Forest Dale Women's Circle, CincinnatiVevay, Indiana, Church of ChristRolla, Missouri, Ridgeview ChurchNewburg, MissouriLeesbiirg, KentuckyEmma spoke at Middletown, Ohio Women's CircleKenwood Church, Detroit, MichiganHeath, Ohio

Cincinnati, Ohio, Forest Dale ChurchRising Sun, IndianaPalmyra Church Faith Promise, Fredericktown, OhioMilford Church, Centerburg, OhioCaledonia, Church of Christ, OhioHeath, Ohio, Faith Promise Rally

^sma spc^-at-^^sing-Sun-IIother-Baughter Banq^uetrlndiana•gmmfl. at Mother-Daughter Banq., Ferry Church, WaynesvilleAndover, OhioEmTDft spoke for Mother-Daughter Banq., Fort Wayne, Ind.Southwest Church, Fort Wayne, IndianaKmTnfl. spoke for women's group, Lebanon, OhioLeatherwood Church, Bedford, IndianaLinden Avenue, Columbus, OhioScottsburg, IndianaWestside Church, Lebanon, Ohio

Barry and Tim Stoll spoke for a youth group at Rising Sun, Indiana.They displayed a collection of birds and snake skins which they broughtfrom Rhodesia.

SPECIAL NOTE TO CHURCH AND MISSION TREASUREBS AND CONTREBUTORS:

Please make checks payable to; CENTRAL AFRICA. MISSION

Ihank you, A.L.H.

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STOLL-FAMILY TO^R'RWATTr TIT MlSSOimi FOR TEEYEAR. CHIIiDM MJOYCTG AMERICAN SCHOOL

LIFE.

Don and Ennna and. children; Barry, Tim, andJane; moT^-ed to Rolla, Missouri, in June inorder to have ^ opportunity to "be .withDon's parents and also have more contactwith churches In t^t area which have supported the Lord's work in Rhodesia.

During the summer, Don was mission speaJcerfor two Vacation Bible Schools and twoChristian service camps. He also presented a missionary program on the work atMashoko to .the following churches: Bell-view Community, Ridgeview Christian andFirst Christian (all of Rolla); St. James,Missouri; Eugene,Missouri; Nebo, Missouri;Monmouth, Illinois; Newburg, Missouri;Southern Heists, Lebanon, Missouri; Linn,Missouri; and Jefferson City, Missouri.The Stolls also attended the Lake JamesSchool of Missions in Indiana, and Donpreached for one of the sessions. Thesummer months proved to be a busy and productive time for the Stolls.

In July, Don was offered the opportunityto gain some part-time en^loyment in localpharmacies for the remainder of the year:m Rolla. In order to supplement the family income, as well as gain valuable experience in his professional field and update his familiarity with new drugs andmedicines, Don considered this as wisestewardship. He will still be free to visit churches and report on the missionwork during the fall. Any congregationdesiring a mission rally or program shouldphone or write the Stolls at:

Route 1, Rolla, MissouriPhone: 514-341-3182

Barry has enrolled in the freshman classin Rolla school. He is taking French inaddition to regular subjects, thinkingpother foreign language mi^t be usefulin mission work. Timmy is in seventhgrade and has taken up "foe comet in beginner band. Jane is in third grade. Thisis her first year in American schools andshe loves it and has made many friends already. Rolla, a town of 1U,000, has anexcellent school system. All three of theStoll children are actively engaged inyouth programs at the Ridgeview ChristianChurch in Rolla.

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MISSIONARIES: DON AND Emma Stoll

P.O. Mashoko, Rhodesia

FORWARDING AGENTS:

/-i A.L. AND DORts Henderson

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WAYNESVILLE, OHIO 45068PHONE: 897-4569

September 2$, 1975

FAITHFUL SUPPORT BY AMERICATT flTTOTRfPTflTOy!AKD CHDRCHBS PROPnCTilD Simnj GROWTH OF

WORK AT MASHOKO

Mashoko Mission is nineteen years old thismonthi Compared to most mission work inRhodesia, that is a young and tender age.Indeed, Mashoko is even today sufferinggrowth pains and strains. But this is ahealthy and encouraging sign.

The real effort by American missionaries tobuild a center of Christian witness atMashoko began in 1956 with the arrival ofthe John Pemberton family.

First, a primary school enrolling studentsup to ei^th grade was constructed. Thiswas the first such school in the MatsaiReserve, home of tens of thousands of African people. In 1959> a preacher training school was opened; the first suchschool by our people in Rhodesia. Thisschool met until 1966 when it was movedto the town of Fort Yictoria. Today knownas Central Africa Christian College, thisinstitution continues to turn out faithfulgospel preachers.

In 1961, a teacher training school, gearedto tum out African teachers for Christianprimary schools was opened at Mashoko.Missionaries supervised the school andserved as teachers, producing dozens ofcapable Christian leaders for African communities. In 1966, the teacher trainingschool was replaced by the first secondaryschool ever to be bxiilt in that part ofRhodesia. The Rhodesian Ministry of Education granted Mashoko missionaries theprivilege and opportunity to sponsor theschool which today offers •fiie highest caliber of education to 214.0 eager Africanteenagers.

In 1961, Mashoko Christian Hospital wasdedicated to the glory of God and benefitof the African people of Rhodesia. Onehalf the total cost, approximately$200,000, was contributed by churches andindividuals here in America. The hospital,throu^ these past fourteen years hasproved to be a great blessing to thousandsupon thousands of people. Countless liveshave been saved; health and strength restored to the sick and injured.

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In 1973> the Mashoko church "building wasconstructed, again with the help of faithful people here and in Rhodesia. Seatingcomfortahly ij.00 people, with overflowspace for another i^OO, the structure hasbecome a center of witness and growth anda platform from which the glorious gospelhas been repeatedly proclaimed. A conservative estimate has put the numher of baptisms resulting from the efforts at Mashoko Mission station at 100 per year since1956, or a total of 1,900 won throu^ theschools, hospital, preaching services, andpersonal witnessing. All this was possible

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DOtr STOLL TO HPRAir AT NATIONAL MISSIONARY

CONVEKTION

"Good News for a Troubled World" is thetheme of the 28th National Missionary Convention to be held in St. Louis November25 to 28. Missionaries from all parts ofthe world are included in the progcam. Donwill be included in a panel discussingopen doors of opportunity for evangelismin Aftica.

Following is a list of contributors for the months of July, August, September;

Shenango Christian Church, New Castle, PennsylvaniaEastside Park Christ *s Church, Butler, KentuckyKenwood Chiarch of Christ, Livonia, MichiganFirst Christian Church, Scottsburg, IndianaNewburg Christian Church, MissoruiForest Dale Church of Christ, Cincinnati, OhioAndover Church of Christ, Ohio —Rising Sun Church of Christ, IndianaCentral Church of Christ, Mt. Vemon, OhioOakland Christian Church, Falmouth, KentuckyMilford Church of Christ, Centerburg, OhioFirst Christian Church, Rolla, MissotiriRidgeview Christian Church, Rolla, MissouriGrassy Creek Christian Church, DeMossville, KentuckyFen?y Church of Christ, Waynesville, OhioPalm^a Church of Christ, HBdricktown, OhioBri^t Christian Church, Lawrenceburg, IndianaTraders Point Christian Church, Indianapolis, Ind.Colony Heists Christian Church, Port Wayne, Ind.Woodland Springs Christian Church, Carmel,First Christian Church, Ifonmouth, IllinoisSouthern Heists Christian Church, Lebanon, MissouriCumberland Pike Church of Christ, Noblesville, Ind.Vevay Christian Church, Vevay, Tn/^iartaHeath Church of Christ, OhioWomen's Missionary Society, Traders PointJunior Class, Pleasant Ridge ChurchFellowship Class, Mt. ByrdCrossroad Christians, Mt. ByrdDr. and Mrs. James YanCurenDr. Franklin PaulsLive Wire Class, Traders Point

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Mashoko Tennis (left to right)Back row: Robert, Don, Dwain, Raymond, CrispenFront row: Barry, Amos, Mufaro, John

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MISSIONARIES: Don and Emma Stoll

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WAYNESVILLE, OHIO 45068PHONE: 897-4569

November 2^, 197h Vol.11, No.2

STOLL FAMILY TO FLY HOME FOR CHHrSIMAS AND ID BEGIN THIRD FITHLOUGH

Dear friends,

Einma and I and our children have complet^jd our third tern of missionary serviceat Mashoko Mission and are planning to fly to the States in time for familyChristinas reunions. This third teim has been so short; probably because we wereso busy in the work we love! Ihe mission station is a beiahive of Christian workand witnesss and we leave it behind with considerable reluctance. But the joy ofseeing dear friends and embracing home and family after such a long separationis truly exciting.

Flight plans call for us to arrive in Indianapolis on Sunday, December 22. Ihefollowing day we hope to drive to Emma's home in Lebahon, Ohio, and join herfamily of parents, eight brothers sind sisters and their husbands and wives, and16 nieces and nephews for a wonderful Christmas. Sometime that week we willtravel to Rolla, Missouri, to see my folks; and then move back to Lebanon, Ohio,to make our tenporary home and put Barry, Tim, and Jane into school to completethe year.

I would like to begin visiting our supporting churches in February and tellingeveiyone the thrilling story of the Gospel impact in the heart of Africa. May Godbe with you till we meet again.

In Christian love.

From the Stoll Family: "Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year to All."

PLENTY OF FRESH MUTTON FOR ALL AT PREACHER

CLUB FAREWELL FEASTl

Alex Dugunye, handsome teenage secretaryof the Mashoko High School Preachers Clubrecently submitted his year-end report ofclub activity. Ihe 35 members, all students of the school, preached 220 sermonsduring the year in the villages and schoolsof the affea to a total of over 8000 people.At least 19 baptisms were on record. IVovery successful camps were held during thelast school tern; one at Mazungunye Schoolabout 30 miles from the mission which resulted in 12 baptisms in the area, and onecamp in the Gutu district about 100 milesaway.

An inspiring worship service was conductedat the mission on October 27. Ihe clubchoir presented a short concert and fourboys preached sermonettes. ihen on November 8 the Club sponsored a farewell feaston a mountain plateau near the mission,roasting two fat sheep purchased by Don andEmma who also supplied plenty of raspberrydrink and bread and but-ter. Ihe boys had agreat time singing, preaching, and recounting rich spiritual experiences gained overthe past year.

AFRICAN MINISTER REPORTS UNPRECEDENTED

RESPONSE TO GOSPEL IN ZftKA DISTRICT

Brother Langton Chibanda, African ministerwhom the Stolls employed early in 1973>recently handed in a thrilling report ofchurch growth and gospel conversions whichhe has witnessed among the Zaka churchesof the Mashoko area. Not only is attendance up in all the congregations,and offerings much improved, but a total of 325people were baptized iito Christ during thefirst nine months of this year alone. Inaddition, another Ul backsliders were restored to the church.

During the past few months a total cf tiireeweeks of revival were held in the area

which consisted of nightly services in awide circuit. One large rally was held atMatara.

Mr. Chibanda, his dedicated wife, and fivechildren live in a newly constructed brickhome at Chiredzana Township, about l5miles from Mashoko in the Zaka District.

The Stolls built the home last year andplaced the family there in an effort tostimulate a revival,and the approach seemsto be highly successful.

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MASHOKO TENNIS TEAM DEFEATS MUCHEKE CLUB

FROM FORT VICTORIAi

On November 3> a team of nine tennis players from Fort Victoria drove out to chal

lenge the Mashbkb amateurs (see picture onfront page) • Despite the torrid summerheat wave, the home team won 7 sets while,losing only 3. It was great fun and goodexercise. Don and his partner won twosets; Bariy Stoll and his partner wontheir set also. All the games were playedby doubles, llie visitors, all Africans,were treated to a typical mission pitch-indinner and were delighted. A return matchis to be scheduled.

LAST MINUTE NOTES TO NOTE

Bmma Stoll and Mrs. Betty Pender of FortVictoria Mission spent two days in Octobertyping stencils and running the mimeographto publish the annual school magazine. Itwas a big job. Ihe magazine consisted ofreports, stories, and poems written bystudents.

Don and his interpreter, Tiy, visited Ma-i^asha Church September 29 to preach andchallenge the congregation to continue intheir building program. 'Jhey hope to havea church house by the end of the year.Then on October 13,Don visited Gawa Schoolwhere over 200 Christians had met for a

weekend rally, ^ere were 22 responses tothe gospel, including 18 for baptism.

The Jim Taylor Family(five children) visited Mashoko in October and stayed with theStolls. Mr. Taylor is in the mission workat Sinoia. Mrs. Taylor is a sister to Ka-rolyn Ammeman (husband: Bruce), whose

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daughter Gay is at this writing criticallyill in hospital in Missouri. Friends ofthe mission work are urged to pray that thegirl might be returned to health.

Don attended a meeting of the Bible CollegeAdvisory Board in Fort Victoria October 19.Plans to build a kitchen and dining hall,plus more dormitory space were outlined.A goal of 2$ students is set for next year,and a team of students is visiting Christian centers to recruit young men for theministry.

Spring rains were just beginning at thiswriting and the countryside around the mission was beginning to blossom forth newlife. African farmers began to plow theirfields that the rains might soak down deep.It is a beautiful time of year in Rhodesia.

!Ihe last weekend of October the Stoll family traveled over 1^0 miles of gravel bushroad deep into the hear of the lowveld

area for the first time in Rhodesia's sou

thern section to the Nuanetsi Christian""Mission and the Dan Burr^i^'family. "After

a lovely visit the Stolls left for homewith a great respect for the faithful mission witness of the Burris family among thetribesmen.

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Southern Heights Christian Church, Lebanon, Mo.Heath Church of Christ, OhioFellowship Class, Mt.Byrd Christian Church,

Milton, Ky.Crossroad Christians, Mt. Byrd ChurchLeatherwood Christian Church, Bedford, Ind.Women's Missionary Society, Traders Point ChurchPrimary Class, Grassy Creek ChurchMt T. Matlock

River Drive Christian Church, Irvine, Ky,First Christian Church, Monmouth, IllinoisNewburg Christian CSiurch, MissouriForest Dale Church of Christ, Cincinnati,Oh.Grassy CreiBk Christian Church, Demossville,Ky.Kenwood Qiurch of Christ, Livonia, MichiganRidgeview Christian Church, Rolla, MissouriRising Sun Church of Christ, IndianaFirst Christian Church, Scottsburg, IndianaMilford Church of Christ, Centerburg, OhioCaledonia Church of Christ, Marion, OhioVevay Christian Church, IndianaFerry Church of Christ, Waynesville, OhioOakland Christian Church, Falmouth, Ky.Palmyra Church of Christ, Fredericktown, OhioBright Christian Church, Lawrenceburg, Ind.Traders Point Christian Church, Indianapolis,Ind.Cumberland Pike Church of Christ, Noblesville,Ind.First Christian Church, Rolla, MissouriColony heights Christian Church, Ft.Wayne, Ind.