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BRIEF

LOOK

AT

THE

WORK

OF

DAVID and RUTH SANDERS DALE and CAROL McAFEE

AND

ATTENTION:

MISSIONARY GIVERS
If you make contributions to missionary projects and are interested in

receiving a tax deduction for your gift,

you should know this Internal Revenue Service ruling:
INDIVIDUALS - contributions made

directly to individuals or unorganized groups of individuals are not deductible. Thus, personalized gifts,
including -those to- Chinxh Mission

Funds earmarked for a particular

missionary, are not deductible. (For

such donations to be deductible, they

Eight young people who planned, prepared and led the D.V.B.S. in the Brasilia
church.

would have to be made to the mission

AN AWAKENING THROUGH DVBS

The initiative of several young
Sunday School teachers caused the
Brasilia church to launch her first DVBS

fund or for use in a particular mis sionary project.) While the distinc tion may seem slim, it is, nonetheless,
real. (Rev. Rul. 62, .113. 205).

in nearly four years. Though Carnival Time was at hand, these young teachers planned, prayed, prepared and carried out a wonderful week of fellowship and teaching the first week in February.
How It Came to Be

quiet and this young lady gave her report that already three teachers had been seen and had accepted, and four more were sure to help. A seminary student was on hand to help...and Daryl would be there. (L. David was on his way out of town that very afternoon.) For their budget, they would personally ask various church members to help out
daily with lunch for the children and

Bayard Beacon via The Longmont Christian To have your contributions deducti ble, it is recommended that you make the check out to your local church and place it in an offering envelope on which it is specified that the offering is for
BRAZIL CHIRSTIAN MISSION, then

name family (Sanders or McAfee) account, or project for which it is

intended.

Wanda and her daughter. Vania. new

Christians of a few years, have just finished a course on leaching children Bible stories and winning them to Christ. They first planned to have the DVBS in
their home, but decided it would be too

others to give an offering to help on expenses. And so the hard work of materials, song sheets, planning, etc., began.
We almost panicked when we thought of how many noisy destructive
children would overflow the classrooms.

Individual Direct Gifts

small. So 15-year-old \'ania swallowed

her fear and came to Brother Sanders to

seek the privilege to have the school in the church the following week.
Problems

Should we suggest that she wait until next year? How could L. David go off
and leave them at this crucial hour? A

The usual problems surged up...a

director is needed...who will direct?

Surely not this rather flighty 15-yearold! And who will teach? But we kept

quick prayer and YES given to the young lady...He left on his trip. When he called back the 2nd day of the school, Ruth reported 75 children taking part. (Continued on page 2)

For those individuals who give directly to Brazil Christian Mission, BOM is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as a non-profit, tax exempt, missionary organization, classified April 30, 1974, as a Kansas corporation under Sec. 509 (a) (1). Your designation (for family account or project) should be written on a separate piece of paper, or on the envelope in which it is sent. The receipts you receive from BOM treasurer, Joe Means, or your

(Continued on page 4)

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BRAZIL CHRISTIAN MISSION

(DVBS, continued from page 1)

Final Program and Results In spite of barriers of Catholic parents, heavy rains and the Carnival week-end for which many parents had planned trips, a total of 345 children came to the week-long school. Many
choruses, Bible verses, and various

OFFICE OF PUBLICATION

This publication is printed, addressed and mailed by

Capstan, Box "E" Checofoh, Oklahoma 74426

(a missionary service ministry)

Field Editor Dole H. McAfee
MISSIONARIES

types of hand work were taught. Parents were invited to the final program on Sunday morning and were presented during the Sunday School hour. The congregational leaders were thrilled with this initiative of the young people and were awakened to their own need to give forth more labor in the Kingdom.

L. David and Ruth Sanders

Mailing Address:
Caixo Postal 07-862

Above: The teachers lead children

70000 Brasilia, D.F., Brazil

House Address:

during a singing period.

Left: The teachers taught many new choruses to the children during the DVBS program.

W-3, Quadra 708, Bloco 1, Casa 35 70000 Brasilia, D.F., Brazil

For Information, colored slides

and mission studies, write to:

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Durham

2929 South Martinson Street

Wichita, Kansos 67217

To receive prayer letter, write

to:

Brazil Christian Mission

WITH BRAZIL'S PRESIDENT

% Bethany Christian Church

Rural Route 1 - Box 618C

Anderson, Indiana 46011

MISSIONARIES

Dale H. and Carol McAfee

Furlough Address:
1416 Laramie

Manhattan, Kansas 66502

Phone: (913) 537-2569

For information, colored slides and mission studies, write to:
Mission Services Box 177

Kempton, Indiana 46049 To receive prayer tetter, write

to:

Brazil Christion Mission

% Capstan, Inc.
Drawer E

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Checotah, Oklahoma 74426 Send ALL Contributions To:

BRAZIL CHRISTIAN MISSION
Box 17067

Wichita, Kansas 67217

Please help keep our records straight by designating your

offering for missionary or

project. Please do not send The new President of Brazil, Ernesto Geisel, met with the Counsel of Pastors (now
checks or bills to the field. The Brazil Christian Mission is

owned by the religious organi

zation of the same name and is

numbering over 100) on two separate occasions in Brasilia. Each time, the pastors and missionaries of evangelical faiths, were invited to stand in line while the President

published bi-monthly with second class postage paid at

the U.S. Post Office in

passed along to greet each one. In the picture, David and Ruth Sanders have just finished shaking hands with the President (white hair and glasses) and David is now
shaking hands with the First Lady, Mrs. Geisel. President Geisel, a Lutheran, is the first evangelical (protestant) ever to be chosen

Checotah, Oklahoma 74426.

Subscriptions ore paid from offerings received.

for this office in Brazil. His presidency has opened many doors for evangelical influence
in this great nation!

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NEWS N NOTES McAFEES' FURLOUGH

Dale and Carol McAfee are visiting churches every week presenting the challenge of a gospel witness to Brazil. They have colored slides and a lively
message. ,

Training of Ministry: Gary Burrell

and Paul Lanham, directors of Goiania

Institute (Seminary) are preparing for a new school year, March 3, 1975.

This preparation for the physical plant has included connecting to city water supply which calls for new pipes
and a complete repair of water system, new plaster, ceiling and paint. They are making a set of classrooms and office space well-prepared for a new group of students. Over 30 are expected this
year.

Carol is available to speak for women's groups. I^ale has some mid-week time still unscheduled. The speaking tour willejid.J.uiy-1- After that, the McAfees will be
preparing for their return to Brazil by July 15. Joel Moreira, the young man who is living in the McAfee's house in Brazil, will be married around July 20 and he has asked Dale to lead the religious service. Write or call the McAfees to speak at this address:
1416 Laramie Street

Manhattan, Kansas 66502 Phone: (913) 537-2569

Special gifts can help cover these bills as they come due. At least $1,500.00 extra is needed this year!

Send a

new book to the Goiania

PRAYER REQUESTS
1. That your missionaries might be spirit-filled, even as the Apostle Paul
wrote to the Colossians (1:9): "I have

Seminary Library! English books can be sent! Portuguese books can be purchased by sending dollars. Reference books, study books, encyclopedias are
needed.

never given up praying for you and

asking God to fill you, through spiritual

wisdom and insight, with a clear knowledge of what His will is, so that the lives ymilive may be worthy~<yf yotrr" Master and wholly pleasing to Him, and you may be fruitful. . ." For the McAfee's, on furlough, that they might be refreshed in body, mind and spirit for their return to the
Field.

Did you know? The article BOOMING BRAZIL (Via port of New York Oct. '74) reported that every Wednesday. Saturday and Sunday a new Jumbo Jet (new DC 10-30) flying the
TIfe "Graduates" with Director Mendes. Back row (l-r): Alvaro, Luiz Antonio, and Joao. Front row (l-r):

colors"^f VARlG Brazilian airlines,

touches down at John

F.

Kennedy

Ulysses, Director Mendes, Jose, and

Moises.

TRAINING

For Steve. Phillip and Linda in FMble College. For Mark as he enters
the Marines, h'or the twins and Irene

OF GOD'S MEN
For many years formal training of the ministry has been attempted. In December, 1974, six young men (three married, three single) completed three

International airport in New York carrying up to 237 passengers and up to 30,000 pounds of high value cargo from Brazil. The same day, the plane is on its way back to Brazil with comparable passengers and volumes of US export for Brazil. With a fleet of 707 Jet Freighters, VARIG has 11 direct flights a week to
and from Brazil.

in their health and growth.

For the Sanders, in Brasilia,

especially

in the recuperation

of

Ruth's health. For L. David in his

years of training on the high school level

and received diplomas.' The Seminary opened its doors for specialized training for the third time in
1972. Courses were reformed into three

direction and guidance of Christians for growth and leadership. For Daryl Bruce as he returns to the States for College. For Maria Joyce in her schooling health. For Starla Joy and her family (Luiz, Kyula Jane and Kalinka Jean) as they go to the Stales with plans for a
year's work contract for Luiz.

Inter-American Development Bank reports: Latin America has 3.3 telephones per 100 people. In the United States, the proportion per 100 people is 61.31; In Europe, .16; in the world as a
whole, 8.2. Latin America has 8.9

phases:
1. Formal training in classroom atmosphere.
2. Extension courses in local areas
for local workers.

percent of the world's population, but only 4.4 percent of the telephones. (Brasilia, the new federal capital, has more telephones per population than any other city in Brazil. The Sanders, in
Brasilia, were one of the first

2. "Pray therefore the Lord of the

harvest to send out laborers into His harvest." Matthew 9:38. For the Christian Institute

3. Lightening seminaries especially adapted for preachers on the field.

Director Aurelino Mendes worked

missionaries to have a telephone. Now

missionaries in Beiem, Goiania and Sao

hard to bring to a climax the first new

Paulo have phones. With transmitting

(Seminary) in it's training of evangelists, workers, teachers. For growth among the churches in leadership and witness,
in their efforts to become

group of students and his effort was

rewarded with young men from various areas of Brazil. Some are already

stations, a person can telephone to all parts of Brazil and by satellite,

communication can reach all countries of the world.) The Latin American

preaching in local pastorates and others

are continuing their schooling toward becoming self-supporting in their
activity.

self-directing, self-supporting, self-perpetuatingl

and

countries plan to install 10 million additional telephone lines in the next 10

(Continued on page 4)

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BRAZIL CHRISTIAN MISSION

BCM REPRESENTED AT THE

27TH NATIONAL MISSIONARY

CONVENTION

FINANCIAL REPORT
Receipts July 1,1974 through December 31,1974
McAfee Sanders Ceres
B.C.M Brasilia Church Dorvalina Santos Linda McAfee

$11,678.80 12,169.65 693.00

438.75 618.36 60.00 5.00

Phillip McAfee
Steven McAfee David Santos Sanders Christmas McAfee Christmas

172.58
10.00 35.00 105.00 80.00
$26,066.14

"God's Compelling Power" was the theme for the 27th National Missionary
Convention held in Cincinnati. Ohio, Thanksgiving time, 1974. Dale and Carol McAfee attended. Dale was priviliged to give a 10-minute missionary testimony on the Wednesday afternoon program. Above, the assembly listens to the Impact Brass and Singers from Ozark Bible College. Below, Missionary Dale McAfee talks with Robert Sigafoose (missionary to Indonesia) at the Brazil Christian Mission booth.

Working Capital Fund received

$2,861.81 out of this total. Its source is

12% of funds designated to Sanders McAfee accounts. This fund pays for publications, mailing, and retirement
insurance for the missionaries.

Personal Accounts (Sanders and

McAfee) receive funds for salary (living

link) and allowances, field funds (service

link) and furlough.

(NEWS, continued from page 3)

years...twice the number now in operation. World population increases at the rate of about 2% a year. It is projected
to reach 5 billion in 1980 and 6.5 billion

by the year 2000. Latin America has one of the highest rates of population growths in the world. It increased from
89 million in 1920 to 285 million in 1970

(ATrENTION, continued from page 1)

cancelled checks serve as documents to

justify your

itemized

deductions

on

income tax returns.

We are happy to inform you that

your giving directly to Brazil Christian

Mission can be itemized and up to 50% of your adjusted gross income deducted on
your income tax return (on schedule A
and line 14 of 1040 for 1974).

granted you? Would the non-use of a privilege be better than it's denial? As a Christian American you are permitted to give financial support to the causes of your choice of up to 50% of your adjusted gross income per year and the possibility of a carry over for that given in excess of 50% in a given year to the
next year.

and is projected to rise to 626 million by the year 2000. Urban population is increasing tremendously in Brazil and Sao Paulo, the largest city, is expected to reach 25 million by the year 2000. Projections are that cities shall increase
30 million in 1980-1990 and 40 million in

the following decade.

Priority to Giving US government gives all her citizens the privilege of itemizing contributions "for religious, charitable, educational, scientific, or literary purposes, or to prevent cruelty to animals and children", and deducting from 20% to 50% of their adjusted g^oss income on their income tax returns. In other words your government, dear reader, is a benevolent government. Are you using the privilege the government has

Jesus said, "unless your righteous

ness exceeds that of the scribes and

Cost of Living rose 4.1% during January: The newspaper CORREIO

BRASILENSE of Brasilia, (Feb. 21)

Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven". (Mat. 5:20). Our accounting to the government is made every year, but we must also be ready to

reported that according to government

research there was an increase in cost of

living in January of 1974 of 1.3% and

that in 1975 the increase was 4.1%. This

give account to God (see Rom. 2:6; 14:12; Heb. 13:17 and I Pet. 4:5)^^ray and

organize your .^rjpritLes. Certainly a Christian wltness^to Brazil, such as your

missionaries are making, should occupy a prominent place in your giving priorities.

increase was due principally to foodstuffs (milk, meat, beans and eggs)
which caused 37% of the increase, while

gasoline, tobacco and medicine caused 60% of the increase. The remaining 3%
was in Public services.

AT&'fio^pwirL

.--1

Hamilton

Mission Sei'vioes Box 177

ICempton, Ind

4-6049

BRAZIL CHRISTIAN MISSION

A BRIEF LOOK AT THE WORK OF DAVID and RUTH SANDERS AND DALE end CAROL McAFEE

vol. XXVI

MARCH APRIL, 1975

no. 2

ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY NINE!

One hundred and fifty nine! This is not a new magic number, but a number which became the turning-point in the attendance progress of the Brasilia church. This congregation has worked for nearly 14
years, praying and believing in a growing church. Several events have led up to breaking the number barrier of a regular attendance

of less than a himd^ecLThis jiumber-of 159 was-^oached-ln Sunday School with 164 for morning worship the last Sunday of March, and

the new goal is 200! Besides attendance, the members are working
on renewing iiiactive members, new enrollments, and most

important, each member ivin someone to Christ during 1975!

Upper Right: A close-up of theme of campaign "YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE" posters held by Ricardo Ribeiro and Carlos Lima. Middle Right: The Sunday School

Superintendent, Abigail Mesquita and Song Leader. Licildo Bastos leading out during
the campaign. Lower Left: The children who came in conclusion to a week's DVBS

prepared and directed by the young people. LowerRight: The Young People's class with
teacher Waldir Pires de Garcia.

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BRAZIL CHRISTIAN MISSION

PICTORIAL UP-DATE
IS

OFFICE OFPUBIICATION

This publication is printed, addressed and mailed by

Capstan, Box "E"
Checotah, Oklahoma 74426

(a missionary service ministry)

Field Editor Dale H. McAfee
MISSIONARIES

L. David and Ruth Sanders

Mailing Address:
Caixa Postal 07-862

70000 Brasilia, D.F., Brazil

House Address:

W-3, Quadro 708, Bloco 1, Casa 35 70000 Brasilia, D.F., Brazil For information, colored slides and mission studies, write to:

GOIANIA CHRISTIAN INSTITUTE

Above: Opening class of the Goiania Christian Institute,

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Durham

2929 South Martinson Street Wichita, Kansas 67217

missionary Paul Lanham standing up, Gerald Holmquist sitting 2nd

row left... 36 students are enrolled for this year of 1975. Below: The

To receive prayer letter, write

to:

Brazil Christian Mission

newly completed building for the Bairro Universitario (University

Suburb) Christian Church in Goiania, pastored by students from the
Goiania Christian Institute.

% Bethany Christion Church

Rural Route 1 - Box 618C Anderson, Indiana 46011
MISSIONARIES

Dale H. and Carol McAfee

Furlough Address:
1416 Laramie

Manhattan, Kansas 66502

Phone:(913)537-2569
For Information, colored slides

and mission studies, write to:

Mission Services
Box 177

Kempton, Indiana 46049 To receive prayer letter, write

to:

II
Valdori Geraldo de

Brazil Christian Mission

% Capstan, Inc.
Drawer E

Checotah, Oklahoma 74426 Send ALL Contributions To:

BRAZIL CHRISTIAN MISSION
Box 17067

Wichita, Kansas 67217

Please help keep our records straight by designating your offering for missionary or
project. Pleose do not send
checks or bills to the field. The Brazil Christian Mission is

Abreu Pena and family,

former members of the

Brasilia

congregation,
now

owned by the religious organi

zation of the some name and is

former students of Goiania

published bi-monthly with second class postage paid at

the U.S. Post Office in

Christian Institute,
with the

Brazilian

Checotah, Oklohoma 74426.

Subscriptions ore paid from offerings received.

Embassy in Bogota, Colombia and working

with a small Church of
Christ in Colombia.

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PAGE 3

BIRTHDAY SURPRISE
On Friday, February 28th, the Sanders were taken by surprise when the Brasilia congregation arrived with all the "fixings" for an abundant festa to commemorate David's 57th birthday. Above: The ^outh sing and others bring testimonies at the

birthday celebration. Elder Filemon Ribeiro (on right with Bible) brings a short message. Left: The cake, a
work of art, with real fruits and coconut circles. In the

background (from left to right) Ildete Bastos,

instigator of the festa, Deusdete Silva, cake baker and
artist, and Ruth and L. David Sanders.

SANDERS' CHILDREN
IN THE NEWS
Center: Starla Joy, husband, Luiz Carlos and two daughters, Kyula Jane and Kaiinka Jean will be moving to
Indiana where Luiz has a work contract.

On Left: Maria Joyce completes 10 years of age on June 9. On Right: Daryl Bruce
returns to States for college. Pray for each as they adapt themselves to new situations and development.

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BRAZIL CHRISTIAN MISSION

FURLOUGH NEWS FROM THE

McAfees
April 13 was a highlight in
the events of what will be the
programs at MCC next school
year.
4c * * *

McAfees longest furlough since

going to Brazil in 1961 - their

work in Ceres the middle of July. They write, "This has

been a good furlough. We

thank Manhattan Christian

third furlough. Son, Steven D.

McAfee, who will receive his

A whole year in grade school

for Irene McAfee (fourth grade)

and the twins, Sammy and Danny (Kindergarten) has been a real blessing. They have developed well, having grown several centimeters, and gained
proficiency in their mother tongue. On return to Brazil:

A.B. in Ministries May 11 from

College for making available rental, furnished living

quarters. And we thank the many churches and homes where we have been hosted on
our visits and travels. Your

Manhattan Christian College

was ordained by the Willis
(Kansas) Christian Church in an

impressive ceremony Sunday evening April 13. Those laying

on hands were - Elders:

thoughtfulness and kindness

Freemont

Wilson,

Robert

Brook, Stan Koelliker and Neil

with their parents they will be enrolled beginning in August in

Brazilian school, where their

have been more than generous. This has been our longest

furlough and came at a very

advantageous time in our lives.

Rutland all of Willis, and Virgil Marshall of Wymore

(Nebraska) Chruch of Christ (Christian); and ministers: Richard Boutell, First Chris tian, Valley Falls, Ks., Dale H.

proficiency

in

Portuguese

May God bless you and reward

you in Christ Jesus our Lord."

should be assured!
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The month of April was an

enjoyable time for Carol as she spoke for several v/omen's

McAfee, and Robert J. Owens,

Jr., Associate Professor of Bible

PRAYER REQUESTS
1. "I ask you to pray for us.
Pray first that the Lord's

at Manhattan Christian College,

who delivered the sermon. Patty Rider and Arlene Kruse presented instrumental and

missionary teas. They were at Christian Churches in Zeandale,

Miltonvale, Abilene, Junction

City and Cummings, Kansas.

4c 4c 4c 4c 4c

message will spread rapidly and

vocal messages in music and

Debbie Hendrickson played the

piano.
*

The

first

Mid

America

Missionary Conference held by

Mission Services in their

triumph wherever it goes, winning converts everywhere as it did when it came to you,"
(II Thessalonians 3:1 Living New Testament.) The

facilities northeast of Kempton,

Ind., was attended by Dale and
appreciated along with 18 other

2. For the McAfee family as

they prepare to return to their

Mark McAfee has enlisted in the U.S. Marines in Aviation

Technology and will go to boot camp in August. He will stay in Manhattan after his parents
leave tor Brazil and their fourth

missionaries April

2-4.

field of service, with four of

their children remaining in the
states.

missions fair was then held on

May 5 by Mission Services,

those missionaries who could stay and churches of the area. We commend Mission Services

term ol' missionary service until

his induction into the military

service.
9ic 4c *

for their circulating library of missionaries film presentations,

their production of the
WORLD-WIDE EVANGEL

3. For the Sanders' family in Brasilia, with Daryl Bruce and Starla Joy (and her family)
leaving for the states.
4. For Artur de Souza e

Silva,

national evangelist-

Philip and Linda McAfee

have completed freshmen year at Manhattan Christian College.

They will both work for the

ISM packets, and their publication HORIZONS.

4: 4: 4( 4c 4e

pastor and personal health and

family problems.
5. For the Students and

college full time this summer,

then continue their study

The Dale McAfees will return to the field and their

Teachers at Goiania Christian Institute in their needs,

spiritual and physical!

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Al&fxyitptm
Servlo-s Assn.
Box 177

Kempt023, Ind

46049

VOL. XXVI

OCTOBER SEPTEMBER, 1975

NO. 5

Brasilia, D.F.

September 1,1975
To You Who Are Faithfully Serving with
Us:

RENEWAL OF VISION - A TIME TO DECIDE

by L. David Sanders
The 13th Hour

and aimed at discipleship and developing

mature leaders.

Dr. Tetsunao Yamamori, Director of Institute of World Studies of Milligan

Do we always wait until the 13th hour? It has taken 25 years of

Dale McAfee wil spend a period of

time at School of World Mission for

College, has conducted a study of

Christian churches and churches of Christ in Central Brazil by the request of the BCM President Sanders. Upon his
recommendation as to how to enhance

experimenting at church planting and evangelizing to come to a new point of

decision. Brief surveys seem to indicate

helping reach these objectives. In

that although there have been planted

some 20 churches in central Brazil, the

general, we are heartened by the response ofour trustees and friends. We

all ask our brethren to pray with us to
this end. Difficulties

church growth in central Brazil and as a result of much prayer and consideration, the following decisions were made in
concurrance with the BCM Trustees and
fellow-missionaries.

actual growth rate has been tremen

dously low. Special Consultation

We foresee

similar difficulties

to

Through consultation with Dr. Ted

Yamamori, Director of Institute of World Studies at Milligan College, we are studying plans to increase our

First: to continue to develop the Brasilia church into a self-propagating, self-sustaining, self-governing church which will be an example of a Mother

Church, correlating her activities toward church planting and church growth in
the Federal District of Brazil.

growth rate, evangelize, integrate and multiply churches. The plan will include extending the church into homes and renewal of personal evangelism. Along
with this, plans are underway to
establish a Church Growth Research Center in Brasilia and a training center for Church Extension. These recent

those already encountered and the test will come as we get down to the actual work of carrying out plans and putting strategies into practice. We pray we can stand firm in this experiment of reaching lives for Christ. We already have some men who are being trained for a more concentrated plan of evangelism and

integration in the central church and

outlying areas.

Second: to complete the construction of the Brasilia buildings in 1976. Third: to establish a church growth center of research and training for evangelism and church extension.
Fourth: Ruth and I will continue to

decisions bring much closer a fulfillment,

a dream of 30 years ago, of establishing the church in the new (then only a mark on the map) federal capital of Brazil. Missionary Cooperation This decision includes transferring investments and properties in Goiania to Brasilia for the purpose of developing

work in Brasilia to accomplish these aims and objectives. Dale and Carol will take a term of graduate study at School of
World Mission/Institute of Church Growth, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California, and return to

We Seek the Timing of God We have many problems in leadership. A person can press at the wrong time and get the wrong answer or he can work on people. There is need for a sense of timing. It is not possible to learn it, read it, or lecture on it. There
needs to be an awareness of God's will

and purpose and although we have failed

at times, we feel we have found it at other times. We cannot force, in a

Brazil by July, 1976. Other missionaries may be cooperating in this development, both in Brasilia and a parallel work
based in Goiania. Dr. Tetsunao

this proposed center. It is hoped for a

revival in church planting and extension. This year, we will complete a survey and chart church growth from 1948 through
1975. In this, all missionaries of Brazil

Christian manner, the pace or speed of God, but be ready to work within His will. We can force issues, but then get in
dramatic situations and the dramatic

Yamamori has promised to assist in the capacity of church growth consultant. Fifth: to further accomplish our aims, the Goiania properties will be sold and the funds used for the development of
the Brasilia Center, and over-all field goals.

are cooperating. Bruce Colson is contracted to do the charting of this growth. He will be finishing language school in 1975 and plans to work in new church planting, following studies.
Missionaries and Brazilians have

situation can sometimes kill the spirit, cause division, and destroy faith.
We Seek Mobilization

We seek mobilization of every volunteer of the whole church. We reject the idea of only bishops and deacons

Knowing that with all our labors and plans, only God can give the increase, we seek your prayers in these efforts.
In Him,
L. David Sanders

made many sacrifices since the beginning of the work to win souls, establish churches, and develop a training center. This move is especially aimed to continue this program, but with specific objectives toward a new plan of
mother churches, churches in homes.

working, but rather the employment of every "believer" in the service of the Kingdom. This has been impossible to carry out to date, but our aim is to develop this plan through a discipleship system, thus cutting down "unemploy
ment" in the Church.

To Jo this we will need to study the

Third, we hope to lay a foundation

problem of incentives at every level of

life as well as what brings about the loss of interest or falling away of any
believer. This will cost less to keep one in the church, than it would to bring one

plan for developing the work along lines necessary for church growth at the
maximum level.

Fourth, it already appears our basic

problem is dedication, incentive, and

work at the task of church planting!

back once he has gone out of the

Christian community. Responsibilities
EDITOR Dale H. McAfee

Fifth, we plan to place special

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Responsiblities are accepted many times for carrying out projects. Perhaps these are good or bad. Although leaders take no vote to oppose these activities, they kill the work by sleeping on the job or through lack of preparation for leadership. This can be true among
missionaries as well as national leaders.

emphasis and investment into develop ing the Brasilia Church Center and two
or more house churches annually in the immediate apartment block areas and two or more house churches annually in satellite (suburbs) areas. When these house churches grow they will then

decide steps necessary to build temples

or centers for their meetings.

MISSIONARIES

Bringing cooperation and coordination out of each disciple and helping him see he is being fairly treated so as to get his
consent and action is not always easy. We hope and pray to develop a growing Christian community and fellowship free from power politics and opposition to growth. Aims for Growth (Objectives) First, we plan to complete a survey and study of the first quarter century

In doing this, we hope to adapt these

churches to the culture and the needs of each area. The immediate area will be channelled into the central church while

L. David and Ruth Sanders

Mailing Address:
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in the outlying suburbs we will seek to

develop an individual mother church

plan for each area.
The Future

70000 Brasilia, D.F., Brazil For information, colored slides and mission studies, write to: Mr. and Mrs. Larry Durham
2929 South Martinson Street

We plan to review annually the

growth in each area and cut off dead

branches and decide on new plantings!

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growth of churches of Christ (Christian)

churches in Brazil.

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We pray our experience may be put to use in planting and growing many more
churches in the next ten years.

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Second, we plan to analyze victories, problems and failures.

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NEWS N NOTES
THE McAfees Flu hit the Sanders home and

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MISSIONARIES

The McAfees are enjoying their

school work: the children in Pasadena
Dale H. and Carol McAfee

immobilized everyone for three weeks. Everyone is recovered and doing well
now.
*****

primary schools, Carol in a secretarial

course, and Dale in School of World Mission/Institute of Church Growth.
*****

For information, colored slides and mission studies, write to:

Mission Services
Box 177

Daryl Bruce Sanders is now enrolled

in Manhattan Christian College in Kansas, where Linda and Philip McAfee
continue their studies.
*****

Kempton, Indiana46049 To receive prayer letter, write

to:

August 21 - September 10, Dale was in Brazil making arrangements for our extended furlough. He preached one Sunday in Brasilia, and two Sundays in Ceres, besides making two trips to Goiania and one to Anapolis.
*****

Eight youth have made confessions of faith at the Brasilia church in these past
few weeks. These are an indirect result

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October

6-11,

Dale

and

Carol

of the youth meeting weekly in homes for Bible study and evangelism.
MEMORIAL G;FT

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Seminar taught by Bill Gothard in the than many college courses.

THESANDERS

Long Beach Sports Arena. Worth more

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$160.00 given in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. O.W. Martin, given by
their children:

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Betty Ewing, daughter of former missionaries Dick and Cay Ewing, arrived in Brasilia in September for an
extended visit to Brazil. Dennis and

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hanna

Mr. and Mrs. Chester Roehrman

Please help keep our records straight by designating your offering for missionary or project. Please do not
send checks or bills to the field.

Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Martin

Remember
Mission.

Diane Shewman, from Peru, Indiana, are

loved

one with

also visiting Brasilia, awaiting final adoption papers on Brazilian twins.

NOTICE

memorial gift to Brazil Christian

The Brazil Christian Mission is owned

by the religious organization of the same name and is published bi monthly with second class postage paid at the U.S. Post .Office in Checotah, Oklahoma 74426. Subscrip tions are paid from offerings received.

Delays in text preparation and mailing list revision for this issue of the BCM Report have caused our lateness in publication, and postponement of reduction in number printed. PLEASE: Churches who desire bundles of the paper of future issues for distribution at the hours of meeting in the church house, please state number of copies desired and request from the printer: CAPSTAN, Box "E",
Checotah, OK 74426.

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VOL. XXVI

NOVEMBER* DECEMBER, 1975

NO. 5

"For God so loved the World that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (o'ohn 3:16) Htrvin is love That HE GAVE! May we, too, give our lives and all, that others might know. .,
MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR from The Sanders and the McAfees

THE TENTH YOUTH CONGRESS

The tenth Youth Congress of the
Churches of Christ (Christian) in Central

TRAINING FOR CHURCH EXTENSION

Edson Jacinta Souza, one of four

LITERACY INVOLVEMENT

national workers who are studying

directly with L. David Sanders for church growth, has four home Bible
Studies.

Brazil was held from October 31 through November 2 in Neropolis, Goias. The president this year was Iraci Candido dos Santos, a young man who will complete the third year basic course and graduate from the Goiania Christian Institute. Iraci has been sponsored in his studies by the Brasilia church. Fifteen young people represented the Brasilia church at the congjess with special music and witness! Approximately 300 young people registered.

Edson is a young unmarried convert from a rural area where the Gospel was
introduced by Artur Souza e Silva at a
time when Edson's brother was a

Iraci Candido dos

Santos, president of
10th Youth Con

fugitive from justice. On finding his Lord, this brother brought Edson to ihe Lord, along with his whole family. Edson has been active in witnessing to his neighbors and became a Timothy
to the work and is now itinerant

gress, with Brasilia youth. Director of Adult-Pr'mary School, (far left) Rosangela Boeteiha, meets with
teachers and Brother Sanders.

evangelist in one village, with one rural

church and two regular preaching

pomts. His big joy has been in the four home

The Brasilia church lias sponsored, for 10 years, an adult-youth-primary

literacy. -SckooL on.^hex educational building and Sunday School rooms. It first began in a barrack-style wooden

SCHIRLEY MOREIRA
MARRIES
On October 26 past, Jose Alves, Christian Seminary student in Goiania working with the Ceres church since

Bible studies in the village church area. There have been two recent baptisms in
direct result.

building and is now in the permanent

area on the first and second floor of the

Edson meets every two weeks with Brother Sanders, in Brasilia, for study as well as discussion and analysis of the work. He has just finished one course of studies and is beginning a new course. He has just begun an extension course in his village.

August, and Schirley Moreira, daughter

of Sr. Tiago Moreira, were united in marriage by civil and religious ceremonies. The religious ceremony was directed by Paul Lanham in the Ceres church building. Schirley moved to Ceres in 1972 to
make her home with the McAfees and work in their bookstore. When the bookstore was closed she found

educational plan, yet in phase of

conclusion.

This year, the five primary grades have continued and a secondary training has been added. This is a special preparation for exams of a three years in one course. There is also a special
preparation for military entrance exams as well as sewing classes.

The
Edson Jacinta

first

group

literacy,

the

Souza, one Tues-

government subsidizes the teachers' salaries. These teachers met for a brief meeting recently for evaluation with their director and Brother Sanders. The

employment nearby. She is completing her secondary education studying at

night. Jose plays guitar and Schirley has a lovely voice. Together they make pleasant harmony. They are at home in

day morning
after class with

schools have been self-supporting,

supplying a small rental expenses of the church. toward

David Sanders.

Ceres where they are giving capable leadership in the congregation.

REMARKS FROM RUTH

Father and Daughter

Orientation and Training

We have seven young couples in the Brasilia church who are anticipating

their weddings. Three are planning for

Recently a young man and his family

transferred into the Brasilia Church. He

couples are having classes twice a week

December and January and the others for June the coming year. Four of these

presented the evening message on a recent Sunday and as he gave the appeal, his youngest daughter came forward to accept Christ. What a thrill to
EDITOR - Dale H. McAfee

with David and me concerning marriage and the Christian home. We are working toward these new homes becoming a

all of us as tears flowed down both

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father's and daughter's faces. Ribamar,

the father, made the statement that

strong part of our new "Church in the Home" emphasis. I have also had two new responsibilities added. Our organist
has had a partial stroke and so I am back

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than to see hischild accept the Lord, and

the fact that he himseli had given the message filled his "cup to overflowing." Growing Old Gracefully Yesterday, we called on Grand mother Noemia in the hospital. She is 87 years old and is the comfort and uplift of
all those in the beds around her and

there was no greater blessing to a father

as organist and helping in choir practice.

Our 11, 12, and 13-year-old boys need more specific training in Sunday School, so I am organizing a new class for them. Family N'ews Maria Joyce now wears glasses for her reading and study. Daryl Bruce
writes from Manhattan Christian

MISSIONARIES
L. David and Ruth Sanders

Mailing Address:
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those who visit her as well. Her greatest

College that he is much more content now that he is studying. Starla Joy and
Luis Carlos in Peru, Indiana, will

70000 Brasilia, D.F., Brazil For information, colored slides and mission studies, write to;

joy is when she can be in her church, worshipping her Lord and fellowshipping with her brethren. Her daughter
encourages her in her hospital stay by

celebrate their fifth wedding anniver sary this month and Kalinka Jean (their youngest) will be a year old on the 29th
of November.

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Durham

2929 South Martinson Street

Wichita, Kansas 67217

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promising that just as soon as the doctor gives permission, she will take her to church. If David doesn't get to visit her on visiting day to pray and read scripture to her, her day is not complete.
Grandmother Noemia is the true,

Satellite Church Takes Part In

Community Social Service Evangelist Avelino Pereira Filho of

the church in Ceilandia, satellite town

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shining example of "growing old gracefully."

Answered Prayer

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MISSIONARIES

Dale H. and Carol McAfee

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Dona Iracema, the widow lady who helps here in our home, came in the other day with a wonderfully big smile and told me how our prayers had been answered concerning her son. Her son, Jose, is 38 years old, and has been mentally ill since his wife left him and his
four little children. Iracema has been

near Brasilia, is quite active in social service in his community. He has been commended for his participation and is shown in the accompanying picture with the Mayor-Director of Ceilandia, the lady in the white jacket. The other ladies are workers in the social development of

the suburb. The picture wastaken onthe

anniversary of the founding of the city. (You will remember the story of moving
20,000 houses to a new area from former

supporting him and the children with her

$40.00 a month income. Jose had been

squatters area. It is now becoming a

modern city.)

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sitting, waiting for his doctor's appoint

ment when someone handed him a Bible tract. He read it...and told his mother

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later, that the evil thing that seemed to be constantly pressing on him, left and he was filled with joy. He returned home, began reading his Bible...is now getting his papers in order to go back to
work.

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Spiritual "Gincana"
The women of the Brasilia church are

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to have a different experience. They have marked a ten-day spiritual "Gincana". Ten days of spiritual activi ties and tasks for which they will receive "points". Some of the tasks are: to seek
out someone and talk to them about

AAcAFEE INTERNSHIP PLANNED

An internship on the mission field in
Central Brazil with Brazil Christian

Jesus; to invite a couple who are not yet

believers to their home for lunch; to

Mission is planned by Linda and Philip

McAfee for next summer.

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by the religious organization of the same name and is published bi monthly with second class postage
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have a list of 10 prayer requests to pray for each morning at 6 a.m.; to read their Bible daily; to bring visitors to the final day which is "Bible Day" here in Brazil. The "Gincana" will begin on November 28th with the women cooperating in a 24-

hour prayer chain in the church and end

with "Bible Day" services and an afternoon fellowship meeting of the
women on December 7.

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tions are paid from offerings received.

"contribution to make to the churches./

'We wish to commend them to the churches for internship help. Although not firmed up at this time, each will need something in excess of $1,500, plus some help as they pursue their studies at Manhattan (Kansas) Christian College: They are sophomores this year. Both are proficient in Portuguese and have aJ;