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VOL. 6, NO. ! "FOR CHRIST FOR AFRICA"
Greetings Dear Brethren,
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JOHN AND LOUISE FULFORD
H
JAtJU^'RY 1971
F
An exciting New Year is before us all. May God grant that It
shall be the most Spirit-filled and Mission-fulfilled year for each
of us in the Master*s service.
Certainly it will be a year of new and challenging experiences
for us personally. This is, after all, our first furlough in the
States, and the first time ever for Louise, Jenni and Debbie. But
already we have been warmly welcomed (despite the cold weather!), had
a grand Christmas at La Harpe, Illinois, and a thrilling New Year
Pulford family Reunion near Cincinnati; and been aided in obtaining
a fine station-wagon for our travels. It's great to be here!
It is also a new and blessed experience for us to be reporting
personally to our supporting churches. You have been so wonderfully
faithful to God and to us through these years, and we do so praise
our Lord for you all who have been so significant in making our work
possible. We continue to appreciate also your continued prayers and
provision for us during our service in the States, and as we antici
pate our return to Cape Town in mid-summer.
Our service here entails new responsibilities also. V/e are
making Ozark Bible College our base of operations while here - stay
ing in the trailer provided by the Lord's Reapers. And I have been
asked to teach a survey course in African Missions besides a course
in Apologetics. Pray that I may not only teach these courses effec
tively, but that I might also gain much from them personally that
will be of added benefit to our further work for Christ in Cape Town.
We have received recent news from Cape Town of the progress of
the Churches there, and have been encouraged to know of the continued
effectiveness of our co-workers there. Brother Jim Solomon continues
to minister ably to the Observatory Church, where they have recently
held succesful end-of-year programs, including a series of day-camps
for the Junior Youth with the theme: "Loyalty to Christ," We w^ere
thrilled to learn also that he is iTOrking well with sister Desmore on
a Bible School in the new housing area into which that family has
moved. Pray that they may see all the more fruitful results for
their faithful labors there. V/e congratulate Jim and Hazel on the
birth of their fourth little girl, Lisa Kerol.
Jim and Arline Parris not only assisted in the youth camp in
Cape Town, but they also both had significant parts in a similar camp
in Johannesburg. Their church in the Northern Suburbs continues to
progress steadily.
Don and Patti Hart have been much encouraged by an added respon
siveness in the Wynberg Church, and the Stain family particularly has
shown a sincere interest in the home-studies and in regular services.
Circumstances are now moving toward the church obtaining their own
building in the near future.
Continue to pray for these, our close co-workers in the three
congregations, for us, as we must now entrust our ministry there into
their hands, and fulfill our ministry here; and for Mike and Lynda
Solomon as they continue bi*e also to study at O.B.C, and prepare for
service there in Cape Town.
May God bless you also as you strive to fulfill His calling for
you personally as well.
Yours in His Service,
Jenni and Debbie
1131
FINANCIAL REPORT
FECEfffiER 1, 1970, Balencc
RECEIPTS:
Beginner's Dept.
P.O.C,-, Texhorcfl, '^kle,
Lydian Fellowship
W-innie Matlock
Vfalter Ivey
p'.G.C., SalliseWj Ckla. -
.p. >.0.", St, Ann, Mo. ' ^ T
Oenti?al Christian Church, Port Smith"/.: Ark.
Margaret Rice '
. .. La Harpe Christian Church, La Harpe., IlL.
O.R, Van De Linder
Dorcas Fellowship
Total receipts
TOTAL
n 3:
4 ^.
' - -t'i
. iw
I 5.00
36.:00
10.00
. - 5.00
5.00
, 25.00-
10.00
' 50.00
10.00
. 100.00
15.00
..25.00
:-i-. i i .
EXPENSES:
.Salary, (2 months less Nov. Tithe)'
. Postage
Directory "
Total expenses.
DECEMBER 3i, 197o,'balance '
" 860.00
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1,0L7.67
677.61
17c.03
MISSIONj^RY FAMILY
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Ozark Bible College
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JOHN AND LOUISE FULFORD
VOL.-^, I^TO. 2
CJIRICT FOR AFRICA"
F15BRUARY19I1
Dear Brethren in Christ,
Let me cornmsnce this letter vjith some encouraging news from a
recent report by Jim Solomon minisT:cring at the Observatory Church
in our absence;
"The How Year has started with a note of success for the year
1971. We are most oncouragod by indieations promising some thril
ling experiences ahead of us. So may we lock forward with groat
anticipation. Some of our victorious moments arc: 39 in attends
anco at the first G-ospel Hour of the year, and at the same ser
vice A.ltor Adams came forward to confess Christ as Saviour of his
^ife. The next Lord^s day gospel service was attended by more
than ij,0 persons, who witnessed our bx'other's baptism into Christ.
We certainl?/ rejoice with the angols of Heaven for those Joyous
moments. V/e Fraise God for His bounteous blessings#" Alton is
the fiancer of Sandra Stoffberg, one of the earliest converts
during our ministry there, so wc rejoice all the more in this
victcny, and trust God for yet further growth and outreach#
Jim goes on to tell of renewed developments with the Junior Youth
Men's Meetings and Bible Studies, and he has SIX homes of the congre
gation open for "Cottage Meetings'' in various areas for spiritual
yidification and evangelism. Praise GodI And pray for our brother as
no continues to urge on the brethren there. They themselves are
pj.-ann3.n.g a week of special prayer sessions for the last week of March
at the church#
Meanwhile here in the States we are ourselves kept well on the go
with teaching classes, reporting to supporting churches, challenging
n,and preaching at Special sessions such as the
V Teaching Convention in February, and Missions Em
phasis ;leok in March - when we know vje'll have the joy of meeting
many of yon dear brethren again. I am supposedly teaching 6 hours of
c^ass"^3 a week here but occasions arise - as they did one week - when
his can become 12 hours (with substitute teaching).
1- week-end trips took us cut to the Oklahoma pan-handle,
jjst before the snows came.' When the snow did come we were fortun
ately headed for Alba, Mo. just 12 miles away. V.'e gingerly crawled
Y I car over there to arrive just barely in time for Piblo School,
et, despite the snow, they had more in attendance that morning than
i/he previous Lord's day, and for the evening they totalled 901 Great,
s church that generally runs in the 5'Os. cf course that evening
was their first Annual Missions Banquet, and it proved a grand suc-
~ with miniature flags of the nations. I presented
slides at the banquet and preached for the service following. What
Gspecially was to see the personal growth and effective
ministrjr of John Long in this congregation - for as a young Christian
decision to enter Bible College during my summer
outh ministry at Texhoma, and he is to graduate this semeste.r from
' .B , 0 #
V.'e have been thrilled also with the expx'essed concern by va.rlous
students for evangelism in South Africa, Please pi'ay for those who
are seriously considering enlisting as roc.ruits in the cause of
Christ in that Land.
God bless yra far ym.n* tvn.tlnuad (?..-unce.rn.
Yours in Ghrast's .Service,
w
Jennl and Pebbie
On our roturh to Cape Town will have neither a car nor a home.
Since we will need a new car and a house and since these require
high down-payments and since our coming to the States depleted
nearly all of our resources we will need special funds for this
cause, i'iOst of- this v;e hope to raise from special speaking engaco-
ments. Others may like to contribute directly to this through our
forwarding agents* If so, please add a note indicating that your
gift is for our "Savings Fund for House and Car." We sincerely
appreciate ALL contributions, including these for this special fund.
PIHAi-ICIAL REPORT
JAJ-TORY 1, 1971j balance
RECEIPTS:
Crocker C.C,, Mo.
F.C .0 . , St. Ann, Mo.
Beginner's Dept., La Harpe, 111.
Arcadia C.C., Kan.
F.C.C.^ Texhoina, Ok.
F.C-.C.j Sallisavr, Ok.
La Harpe C.C., 111.
Van De Linder, Sallisaw, Ok,
Katlock, Sallisax%s Ok.
Ivey,: Sallisaw, Ok.
. Total receipts
TOT/iL
EXPSITSES':
- -Salary
. Postage
Insurance, .car
Total expenses
JAHUARY 31, 1971, balance
Special Fund. Receipts
F.C.C. , St. A.nn, I'o,
Crocker C.C,, to.
Balance, January 3I, 1971
HISSIOHARY FAMILY
John and Louise Fulford
1111" Horth Main St.
Joplin, Ho. 64801
CAPE TO H CHRISTIAN MISSION
BOX 5o5
LA BARPE, JLIJNOIS 6l450
FEB 2 31971
3
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10.00
5.00
SO.00
30.00
25.00
100.00
- 15.00
5.00
5.00
-450.00
7.64
88.00
^^35.00
75.00
:^170.03
325.0)
495.03
545.6ii
50.81
VllO.OO
FORWARDIiyrr AOELT
M/k Marlon Bice
La Harpe, Illinois,
61450
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JOHN AND LOUISE FULFORD
VOL. 6, 1^0. 3
'TOR CHRIST FOE AFRICA"
MARCH 1971
Dear Prayer-partners and Supporters,
VJe have now had the joy of visiting i\LL; of our supporting church
es and sharing with you the extent and effectiveness of Ood^s work
through us in our first term of service in Cape Town and beyond. You
have all been so wonderfully gracious and generous to us--not only
while we were in Cape Town, but so much more when we have been pre
sent with you. f^ow w^e do Praise God for you all.
Naturally we have kept on the go eveny week-end to accomplish
this (besides sharing with others), and we have been so blessed by
the welcome we have received everyw^here. You have made us so at home
away from our Cape Town home.
I have recently had some added thrilling opportunities for pre
senting the challenge of Missions here at O.B.C. In my Missions in
Africa class of 17 students we have now been focusing directly on
our own areas of evangelism in South Africa, and the students have
taken a lively interest. Top of the class is Mark George a Fresh
man student, who, with his wife Lindy, are personal friends of Mike
and Lynda Solomon, and have committed themselves to serving Christ
in Gape Town in due time.
At the recent Preaching and Teaching Convention here, 1 not only
featured slides for two large classes on missions, but it was also my
privilege to bring an evening message: "Redeemed, how I love to pro
claim it" -- and witness a young man rededicate his life to serving
Jesus, .
Then, in the Missions Emphasis Week, I joined with four others
in presenting: "The Continuing.Challenge of the Seventies." My own
message dealt with "The Challenge in Lands Down Under," In the
f grand closing night, what a thrill it was to see the many students
xh. who had committed themselves to Missionary service stepping forth to
A stand before us all and reaffirm their determination thus to fulfill
^ our Lord's commission.
Among them stood i%rk and Lindy George and also Steve and
Christ_in^e.^_S_,tauffer. Steve end Christine are Seniors at O.B.C. Some
time ago they had made their decision to serve on some Mission Field
for their Lord. But the Lord did not then lead them to a specific
field. He did however lead them into the ministry at Arcadia, Kan
sas one of our faithful supporting churches. Thus we came to
know them, and were led of God to offer them the challenge to serve
in South Africa. How we rejoiced when they willingly responded to
this call. We are confident that they will be a blessing to many
in our land through their love for Christ and readiness to imspire
others to follow Jesus.
Please pray for these couples, and for us as we look forward to
further opportunities God has in store for us in Cape Town. Pray
also for oLir co-workers as they continue faithfully in their minis
tries there. Do remember Jim and Hazel Solomon and the Observatory
Church in particular as they enter their special week of Prayer from
March 28th to April ij.th. We believe that this can be a deeply en
riching and moving experience for the entire congregation in bring
ing them closer to the Lord and to each other. It will be all the
more so if we all pray earnestly for them in these days.
May your own relationship to Christ be richer and fuller as
you continue to share with us for the cause of Christ in Cape Town.
Yours in His Service,
W
Jenni and Debbie
FINANCIAL REPORT
FEBRUARY 3, 1971, balance
RECEIPTS:
Beginner's Dept., La Harpe, 111. (Jenni) $ 5.00
Van De Linder 15-00
P.C.C., Texhoma, Ok. 314-.00
Crocker C.C., Crocker, Mo. 100.00
Rice, (for Debbie) 20.00
La Harpe G.C., La Harpe, 111, . 100.00
Matlock 5.00
Ivey 5.00
Crocker C.C. 100.00
J. Pulford, (refunded cost of car ins.) 88,00
Total receipts
EXPENSES:
Salary ij.50.00
Postage , 7.88
Total expenses
FEBRUARY 28, 1971, balance
SPECIAL FUND, February 1, 1971, balance
RECEIPTS:
Alba Christian Church
Copeland C.C,
P.C.C,, Texhoma, Ok.
P.C.C., St. Ann, Mo.
Total receipts
FEBRUARY 28, 1971, balance
27.35
5l.i|l
50.00
30.00
I -50.6l
ii.72.00
i(.21.39
li97.68
- 36.1|9
I 110.00
158.76
5 268,76
MISSIONARY FAMILY:
John and Louise Pulford
1111 North Main St.
Joplin, Mo. 6ij.8oi
FORV/ARDING AGENT
M/M Marion Bice
La Harpe, Illinois.
6llj.50
CAPE TOWN CHRISTIAN MISSION
.BOX 5o5
LA HARPE, ILL. 6lij.50
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Fulfords on Furlough
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John and Louise Fulford, with their daughters Jenni-
Maree (3 years) and Deborah Sue (2 years) have com
pleted their first five-year term of service in Cape
Town, South Africa, as direct-support missionaries of
our American Christian Churches. They are now on
their first furlough in the States, from January to
July 1971, to report to their faithful supporters and
teach part-time at Ozark Bible College. TTiey will be
happy to share with churches the scope and challenge
of evangelism in Southern Africa. Do contact them at
Ozark Bible College.
The Missionaries -
John is a native-born South African, of European extraction, and a graduate (B.A.) of the University of
Cape Town there. He came to the United States in 1961 for Bible College training at Ozark where he grad
uated (B.Th.)in 1965.
Louise was also bom in South Africa, but her parents have served primarily as missionaries in Rhodesia for
our New Zealand Churches of Christ. She graduated from the University of Cape Town as a Medical Doctor
in 1965.
God had kept these two for each other through 4 years of separation, and they were married at the close of
1965 to serve Christ together in Cape Town.
The Mission -
CAPE TOWN: Southern gateway to the Continent of Africa and major trading port, has a population of
over 700,000. Yet for too long we have offered too little of NewTestament Christianity in this significant
city. The Cape Town church has faced a slow and difficult development since its inception in the early
1930's, and they only again had American missionaries to rhinister there from 1954. Nevertheless John's
brother, Carroll, was able to establish from this a second congregation at Wynberg in 1960. Then in 1966
a third congregation was begun in the Northern Suburbs. Tliis left the original Observatory congregation
with 21 members, and John was called to minister to them, his own home church. This has thus been the
main focus of the Fulfords' service for Christ in Cape Town through the past five years. By God's grace the
congregation has grown to close on to 60 souls, most of whom they have been personally instrumental in
winning to Christ. The church now has an effective missionary outreach of its own, but still lacks adequate
leadership. The Fulfords plan to return to Cape Town in July to further establish and consolidate this work.
The Methods -
employed in evangelism in Cape Town include:
* Area survey and following up of contacts.
* Home studies and Bible classes.
* Tract evangelism and church publications.
* New-converts classes and training sessions.
* Youth activities and outreach.
JO ^
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Pray for the Cape
* That the Jim Solomon family will continue to minister effectively in the Fulfords
absence.
* That their other co-workers who labor with sister churches and African evangelism
will see added fruits for their efforts.
* That local South Africans will accept added responsibilities in leadership as elders
as well as deacons.
* That opportunities for outreach among the many racially mixed people being
moved into special housing areas will prove productive for the Lord.
* That all loyal supporters of the Fulfords will know the blessing of God for their
generous share in this work.
* That support will continue to prove sufficient for the Fulfords'j^cond term of
service.
* That there will be resources also for them to c?g^i5'a home'^bin their
return to Cape Town. .
* That they may go back with renewed spiritual resources for the furtherance of the
gospel.
Address in States Address in Africa Forwarding Agents
c/o Ozark Bible College
1111 North Main
Joplin, Mo. 64801
ClitUVmn
i9^icn
c/o Church of Christ
Polo Road
Observatory, Cape
South Africa
and Louise Fulford
M/M M.R. Bice
Box 505
LaHarpe, 111. 61450
JOHN AND LO.UISE FULFORD
VOL, 6, MO. It-
"FOR CHRIST FOR AFRICA"
APRIL 1971
Dear Fellow-laborers in Christ,
A?': 171971
How we value your continued prayers end provision for us and the
cause of Christ in South Africa. Particularly would we urge your
prayers now for Don and Patti Hart and their little ones. Last month
we told of new recruits for Cape Town. This month we tell of the an
ticipated departure of dear co-workers from that field. Doctors in
Cape Town have advised Patti that they should return soon to the
States. They weighed the many issues involved. They sought the will
of the Lord. It was indeed a difficult decision. There seemed no
way to stay. They plan to set sail in June. We thank God for all He
has done through them. We shall miss them greatly. May God guide
and use them yet in His service in the States.
. We had known that Jim and Hazel Solomon were due for furlough
the first of September. So our return to Cape Town in July leaves
little question as to the tasks before us, and already we grow anx
ious to be on our way back. We are trusting God to provide continued
support sufficient for our service for Him there, V^e pray that you
will indeed be a, continued part in that needed, and so much appre
ciated provision.
Our tasks, upon our return, will thus be aiding in ministering
both to the Observatory and Wynberg congregations as needed, and
providing training programs for th.em and for new areas of outreach in
the Cape Town region. Pray that the Lord will indeed equip and use
us to that end.
Meanwhile we continue to rejoice in the opportunities He gives
us to be of service here. Besides r?^ continued teaching at O.B.C,,
we were thrilled to preach and make many calls for an Easter Evan
gelistic Crusade at Crocker, Missouri one of our main supporting
churches. We chose as the theme: "One VJay", and presented the chal
lenge of Christ*3 way as the only anst^jer, and only sure direction for
salvation and glory. Louise also told Missionary stories for the
children each evening, and the Grace Singers Trio from Ozark Bible
College sang at each service. Two gave their hearts to Christ and
were baptized that week, and other commitments were made as well,
'What a ^oy it was thus to have shared with them in the way of our
Lord.
Just prior to this series of meetings I also had opportunity to
be the keynote speaker for a large Missionary Rally for youth from
7 churches in Oklahoma City, geared on the lines of political rallies
to select their Missionary of the year -- an exciting and novel ap
proach, Praise God for the young man who responded to the invitation
to offer his life into specialised service for Christ,
I have also this month presented our mission work for the con
gregation at Belleville, Illinois -- where some have now generously
decided to help support us monthly. Some further support has also
been promised from Shreveport, Louisiana where we shall be speak
ing yet later this month. In all we would be needing ^;lS500.00 month
ly before our return to South Africa in July, How we rejoice in all
who have a part in this.
May God bless you abundantly.
Yours in His Service,
W
Jenni and Debbie
FINANCIAL REPORT
MARCH 1, 1971, balance
RECEIPTS:
Arcadia
F.C.G,, St. Ann, Mo.
Christian V/omen Service Groups
P.C.C,, Dewey, Ok.
Marchbanks
F.G.C., Texhoma, Ok.
La Harpe C.C., La Harpe, II.
P.C.C., Sallisaw, Ok,
Central C.Ci, Ft, Smith, Ark.
Van De Linder
BeginnerDept.
Mestview C.C,, Shreveport, La,
Matlock
Ivey
Rice
Crocker C.C,, Crocker> Mo.
Central C.C,,
Total receipts
Transfer from special fund
EXPEMSES;
Salary
Postage
Books
Supplies, Brochures and C.T.C, paper,
March 31? 1971? balance.
Special Fund Receipts for March,
MISSIONARY FAMILY
John and Louise Pulford
1111 North Main St.
Joplin, Mo, 6I}.8oi
CAPE TOlffi CHRISTIAN MISSION
BOX 3o3
LA HARPE, ILLINOIS 6ll(.30
^ 30.00
10.00
1j..62
5.00
30.00
100.00
30.00
73.00
13.00
3.00
1^3.00
3.00
3.00
10.00
100.00
73.00
l).3o.oo
9.08
3.93
109.93
I- 3649
38U.62
"5Pa3
30.00
378.13
572.98
J ^Ti5
; 30.00
FORWARDING AGENT
Marion ,Bice
Xa- Harpe, Illinois
611^50
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JOHN AND LOUISE FULFORD
voL> 6, m. ^ "FOR CHRIST FOR AFRICA"
MAY 1973.
Deer Partners in the Gospel,
Recently a tornado struck Joplin. Hundreds of Christian women were
there then for the Women's Clinic at Ozsrk Bible College. We men were
hundreds of miles away in the Kiamichi Mountains for the Men's Clinic.
The news came as a shock to us men: $10 million damage, 37 blocks de
stroyed, 1|.0 people injured, one killed. We from Joplin gathered to
gether and prayed. Then came more news: O.B.C, was bypassed and no
losses to our own folks. Then what further fervent prayers of thanks
giving for our own, and concern for others.
But, brethren, how much more desperate should be our concern for con
demned souls facing final judgment. We may be far from some of them--
as far as Cape Town -- but yet we can pray, and give, and go. God
help us to do what we can, while we can.
We learned that the warning siren sounded in Joplin only when the
Tornado was already striking. So, for many, the warning came too late,
Let it not be so with us, in our Christian witness.
The Kiamichi Clinic proved again a great challenge to faith and action,
M&ny a timely warning word was sounded out for the future and possible
fate of America. Much incitement and inspiration was given too for
effective Christian service. And what wonderful Christian fellowship
and reiinions among the 6,000 men. What a joy it was for me personally
to meet many dnai* brethren again.
It was a special thrill to m.e to visit again with Stuart Cook who
nas served five years in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is back in
the States on a year's furlough. He told the many men of the great
opportunities for the gospel in South Africa. I talked with him per
sonally of his own plans. I also met and shared with John Schofield
and Pete Scott, who plan soon to be in Johannesburg with a plane for
further outreach in evangelism from there even into challenging
fields in neighboring Botswana (Central Southern Africa),
Meanwhile back at the Women's Clinic, Louise was speaking in two class
sessions. Attending the Clinic was Louise Mitchell recruit also
for South Africa. We have been glad of several such opportunities to
aid and encourage her in her plans and preparations. She hopes to
leave in June, along with Sandy Thomas (who is graduating this month
from Midwest Christian College) to work with Bob Mills and his ex
tensive Correspondence Evangelism centered in Johannesburg. Please
pray for all these five recruits for this needy land.
How we thank God for the love and concern of so many of you dear
brethren here. We were blessed recently by our visit to Northland
Christian Church in Kansas City and the warm reception there as we
presented the challenges of the work in South Africa, Also it was a
joy for us to visit at Muskogee Christian Church where Mike Solomon
is Youth Minister. I presented a message with slides for the com
bined youth, then Mike preached a heart-searching sermon. We are
thrilled with the progress he and Lynda are making as they continue
to return to Cape Town.
Meanwhile, back in Cape Town Jim Solomon continues to report encour
aging results from cottage meetings and other forms of outreach. He
IS thi^illed with the blessings from the special week of prayer. Do
continue to pray for them and for us as just in July we are virtually
to exchange places as we return to Cape To-wn, and they come to share
with churches here.
Tod bless you for all your involvement in our efforts for Christ's
sake.
Yours in His service.
W
PIITANCIAL REPORT
APRIL 1, 1971, balance
RECEIPTS;
P.0.0.3 St. Ann, Mo. # 21,00
Marchbanks 5-00
La Harpe O.C., La Harpe, 111. 100.00
VJest Burlington Christian Woraen*s Group 5.00
F.C.C,, Sallisaw, Ok. 25.00
P.0..G.,....Tea:haii2a, Ok. 50.00
Van De Linder 15.00
Jackson 20.00
Arcadia 0.0,, Kan. 90.00
Matlock 5.00
Ivey 5.00
Crocker 0,0., Mo. 100.00
Westvlew 0.0., Shreveport, La. l500
Total receipts
EXPENSES:
. Salary Oij.50.00
Postage 7.9ij.
U57.9ii.
APRIL 31, 1971, balance
SPEOIAL FUND RECEIPTS:
Maynard
Crocker 0.0.
.Cherokee Hills 0,0.
LorcVs Reapers, O.B.O, ' .
Total receipts for April
-JlOl " j.
O'.- , r I ;
T'.Mi . I'"' .
# 10.00
155.00
30.00
50.00
$21j.5.00
5.15
ij.56,00
Wtl?
ii57.9Ji
$ 3.21
MISSIONARY FAMILY:
John and Louise Fulford
1111 North Main St.,.O.B.O.
Joplin, Mo. 6I4.80I
FORWARDING AGENT
M/M Marion Bice
La Harpe, Illinois
6li|50
V, e e
i 1
CAPE" TOWN CHRISTIAN MISSION
BOX 5o5
LA HARPE, ILLINOIS 6lij.50
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, JUN 1
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Cape TawH ClitUtlan
JOHN AND LOUISE FULFORD
VOL> 6. NO. 7 "FO;? CmiST FOR AFRICA"
JULY 1971
Dear Prayer-partners and Supporters,
We are now on the brink of departure from the States as I write
this. It has been such a rich and rewarding experience to share with
all of you here. We want to take this opportunity of expressing our
sincerest gratitude to you, and especially to God, for the wonderful
welcome you have all given us; and for the many opportunities to share
with you all that God has done through us in the past five years of-
our service in Gape Town; and for the continued prayers and generous
support of so many as we are soon to return to that city.
We are to fly from the States on July 20th, We plan to spend
some days in Switzerland and a day in Rome with missionary friends in
these areas. Then a day in Johannesberg, South Africa, catching up cn
the progress of the churches and missionaries there. Then on to Cape
Town..arriving July 30th and entering straight into the tasks once
more.
Already Don and Patti Hart have returned to the States, and we
visited much with them at the HAGC. Jim and Hazel Solomon leave on
August li-th for the States. Much of the responsibility for the two
churches they have been serving will now be ours. We trust and pray
that the Lord will equip us to strengthen and extend the outreach of
this work to the winning and training of many for Christ and His
church in that city. Please pray with us to that end.
We are thrilled with the continued progress of the work during
our absence... Jim_Solomon wrote recentlyl
"I am happy to inform you of some very encouraging factors here
at the Observatory church. We baptised two girls on Sunday evening.
One of these girls is the girl friend of Mike Arnold, and the other
is a girl who lives with the Arnolds. On the same evening Mr. Desmore
of Mannenberg stepped out with them. He will be immersed this Sunday
evening. Indeed the Lord has blessed in good measure.
"I was hoping to finish all the new converts classes before you
come, but with the new additions, I am going to leave some of this
work for you. I think it will be good, so that you can become ac
quainted with them.
"Mr. R, Desmore and Mr. J. Desmore are coming to Bible Study with
me. Mr. Desmore and Alton are now attending Bible School on Sunday
mornings. There is a possible chance that the Mannenberg Desmores
will also start coming to Bible School.
"The cottage meetings are very inspiring and encouraging. So in
all things are going well, and I am very pleased that things will be
in good going shape for your return".
So we are looking forward indeed to being back in the work, and
we thank God for all of you who are providing for us to make this
possible. Thus far, at the time of our departure, we have ^^3^0 in
committed support, and we know we shall also be supported partially
from the churches in Cape Town. We also have sufficient resources in
our special fund to pay the deposit on a car and arrange for accomo-
dation in Cape Town. So we do praise God for His provision, and con
tinue to thank you for your trust in us and your generous sharing in
this work for Christ, Our special thanks also to Marion and Rella
Bice who have served so faithfully and so well, and so generously, as
our forwarding agents.....and have agreed to continue to do so.
We know that the Lord who has led and provided thus for us will
again work through us in Africa. We trust He will use you here also
for His glory.
Yours because His,
W
Jenni and Debbie
PLEASE HOTE: If you would like to make any CIL'.HGE in the QUANTITY of
"Gape Town Christians" sent to you, please drop a card to our forward
ing agents about this. (Also please correct your name and address if
necessary)
FINANCIAL REPORT
June 1, 1971j balance
RECEIPTS:
Beginner's Dept., La Harpe, 111,
P. C.C., St. Ann, Mo,
Margaret Rice
P.C.C., Texhoma, Ok.
E.G. Jackson
J.A. Bryan, Jr.
La Harpe C.C., Ill,
P.C.C., Sallisaw, Ok.
O.R, Van De Linder
Westview C.C,, Shreveport, La.
Margaret Rice
Arcadia C.C., Kan,
Crocker C.C., Mo,
P.C.C., St. Ann, Mo.
Total receipts
EXPENSES;
Salary
Postage
Supplies
N.A.G.C. Booth
Total expenses
June 30, 1971, balance
SPECIAL FUND RECEIPTS:
William Maynard
Valley C.C,
Pape C.C,
Northland C.C.
Westline C.C.
P.C.C., Sallisaw, Ok,
Adrian C.C,
P.C.C., Stilwell, Ok.
MISSIONARY FAMILY
John and Louise Pulford
140 Ringwood Drive
Pinelands
Cape
South Africa
CAPE TOWN CHRISTIAN MISSION
BOX 5o5
LA HARPE, ILLINOIS 61450
V'iDv i
i\
$ 5.00
20.00
20.00
50,00
20.00
12.50
100.00
25.00
15.00
15.00
10.00
60.00
100.00
20.00
$ k72*50
# 450.00
11.04
13.91
25.00
$ 5997^
# 10.00
25^00
15.00
50.00
25.00
25.00
137,53
5o.oo
337.53
$ 57.65
472.50
530.15
499.95
30.20
FORWARDING AGENT
M/M Marion Bice
La Harpe, Illinois
61450
-
^\vc Cape Ian a^c P
JOHN AND LOUISE FULFORD
AUGUST 1971 "FOR CHRIST FOR AFRICA"
DEAR PARTNERS INT,,THE"^GOSPEL.,.
SEP 21971
By God*s grace w^^are back In Cape Town, ajp^d-'back in the work for
Christ and His Church here. The Lord_ undertook for us wonderfully all
the way. In New iDrk-^&--visirted with the Terry Reys family of Go Ye
Chapel Mission, In Switzerland we had some wonderful days with the
David Stitt family and shared in their witness for Christ in Basle,
In Italy it was a joy to have a day with the Harold Fowler family.
And in Johannesburg we were made most welcome by the Floyd Staram fam
ily, and learned much more of developments in city evangelism in this
area of South Africa, a thousand miles North of Gape Town,
Then Friday evening, July 30th, we boarded the Boeing 72? jet for the
fast two hour flight to Cape Town at last. Darkness deepened over
the land below^ and as we swept, in over the Tygerberg Mountains, the
great spread of lights of the city's Northern Suburbs glittered be
low us the area where Jim and Arline Harris are evangelizing.
Approaching Table Mountain we turned toward the airport, with the vast
view of the Southern Suburbs lights greeting our eyes. Oh that God's
people in this city might shine as such brilliant lights In the dark
ness of sin. May God use us to help make it so in this our Mission
Field,
And what a wonderful welcome we receivedl Thirty-two of our beloved
brethren came to meet us at the airport with such joy and eagerness.
Then we all went over to the Stanleys home for a welcome fellowship.
How good indeed to be back. But there was a note of sadness. This
evening had also been chosen as a Missionary farewell.for the Jim
Solomon family who have served so well here in their five year term.
On the Lord's day it was again a day of mixed emotions as I was so
warmly welcomed and commenced preaching again at the Observatory Chrch
and Jim led the services for the last time. Brethren from the
Northern Suburbs and Wynberg Churches joined us for the fellowship
social later that evening when words of sincere appreciation were ex
pressed. All the more I gave praise to God for the faithful and
fruitful work of brother and sister Solomon as they so ably ministered
during our absence. Jim yet took great care to reaquaint me with the
x>rork -- and after two more hectic days for them, they were away by
boat for England and America. Please pray for them that God will con
tinue to work wonderfully through them. We do hope you will meet
them in the States.
As for us, we are now well into the work again. In these first two
weeks we have spoken for the Ladies and Men's Meetings; I have taken
up the mid-week Bible Study and Prayer sessions, besides the preach
ing, calling, and classes for New Converts. And soon we should be
holding Cottage Meetings and Youth Activities, and further means of
evangelistic outreach.
I have also been asked to conduct the Morning Services for the Wyn-
berg Church, since they are now without a minister. (Jim Harris
manages to preach for the evenings). Thus I will be preaching earlier
at Wynberg while Bible School is on at Observatory then driving
through to the Worship Hour at Observatory. So there is much before
us indeed, and we trust you will pray for us, and for a minister for
Wynberg,
As for our personal circumstances, the Lord has been gracious also in
this. We have been able now to arrange terras for obtaining a good
house in a developing central suburb. Finances look rather tight for
a car though. How grateful we are to Barrel and Anne Stanley who are
letting us stay with them meanwhile, and even have the use of a small
car for us for a while, (over), , y ^
LmM^
Yours in His Service, y*""
Jenni and Debbie
And how grateful we are to all of you who continue to help make our
work for Christ here possible. Praise God for this provision. May
we be good stewards and effective servants for His glory.
PLEASE HOTE: For our new term of service we have come up with some
new ideas for the Cape Town Christian. Beginning next month, two
out of three of these monthly issues will be Bulletin Inserts
sufficient for ALL members of our supporting churches. These will
contain special feature articles on facets of our work, and a much
abbreviated financial report.
The third issue will be the regular size, as a three-monthly report,
including a full financial report for the three months.
The colours will.alternate between Red and Green to distinguish them.
We hope you find it all the more helpful for more of you keeping up
on us.
FINANCIAL REPORT
JULY 1, 1971j balance
RECEIPTS:
La Harpe C.C., 111, $100.00
Ivey, Sallisaw, Ok, 10.00
Matlock, Sallisaw, Ok, 10.00
Valley C,G., Tucson, Ariz. 25-00
Beginners Dept., La Harpe, 111. (for Jenni) 5.00
F.C.C., Texhoma,0k, 50.00
F.C.C., Sallisaw, Ok. 25.00
Van De Linder, Sallisaw, Ok, 15.00
Arcadia C.C., Kan. 30.00
Jackson, Belleville, 111. 20.00
Central C.C,, Ft. Smith, Ark. 50.00
Thomason, Richardson, Tex, 10.00
Insurance refund 30.00
Rice, La Harpe, 111. (for Debbie) 10.00
Crocker u.C., "Grdcfker, MoV ' lOO.OO
F.C.C,, St, Ann, Mo. 20.00
Westview C.C,, Shreveport, La, l5.00
Bryan, Crocker, Mo. U3,25
Total receipts
TOTAL
EXPENSES:
Salary i|.50.00
Postage 13.9ij.
JULY 31^ 1971, balance
SPECIAL FUND RECEIPTS:
F.C.C., Monmouth, 111,
P. C, of Christ, Lynchburg, Oh,
Bryan, Crocker, Mo.
Maynard, Mt. Sterling, 111,
Lamoine C. Service Camp.
F.C.C., Clinton, 111,
Ozark Bible College
F.C.C,, Marlow, Ok,
Bedford C.C., Bedford, Tex.
CAPE TOVJN CHRISTIAN MISSION
BOX 5o5
LA HARPE, ILLINOIS 6l45o.
$ 1 313.17-
$ 30.20
g68.2g
i 598.1+5
1+63.9U
# 131+.51
John and Louise Pulford
c/o lifO Ringwood Drive
Pinelands, Cape
South Africa
/77
1971
Cap Town
JOHN AND LOUISE FULFORD
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SBPTEI'IBER 1971 SET"
"What did you young people-have to do to get
set for this hike today?" Sure,' You had to be
prepared. Let me tell you this story about a
king and his court jester....So you see the king
was the bigger fool because had not prepared
for, that greater journey into eternity I How
about you, young people?"
.It was Monday - yesterday - a public holi-
.day..- . I was addressing ten Jet Cadets on the
mountain slopes above Cape Town. They were pre
pared for their hikes, and,:preparing for.school
examinations, but not prepared for judgment.
So, by God's grace, it is our task: as then,
so each Friday afternoon -besides Sunday morn
ing - to be the Lord's agents to get them set
for God. -
As we neared the church on our return I
.encountered Denise Espin. Her home problems had
just hit a peak, further frustrating their spir
itual lives. "You and Louise must please come
round one evening," she said, VJe plan to be
there Saturday. We've been waiting such an "open
ing with this rather illusive young'couple. -
This evening I was in the; home of the Smith-
dorfs. The younger children-Vcpme to Bible School,
and their Mother has occasionally come to churcn.
They have an Episcopalian background but are much
impressed with the Church of Christ. The older
daughter asked about "confirmation classes". :
elaborated on the Great Commission and offeree
them classes on The Gospel Way instead. Sure!
So we should start next Tuesday,
Thus all the more we get set to really get
going again in the work of our Lord here in Cape
Town. Next week we should at last have a small
oar of our own and be into our own home. Really
though, these are the Lord's even as we are His.
Pray for us that we may ever be ready to be used
of Him.
The Pulfords,
SUPPORT SUMMARY:
We praise God for the support that has come
for the month of August from churches at La Harpe
Crocker, Arcadia, Sallisaw, Texhoma, Central,
Westview, Valley, and from Jacksons, Van. De Lin-
ders, Gopelanda, Thomasons, Matlock, and Iveys.
This amounted to $5^0.00. Expenses were #532.75.
(Expenses include a special printing bill of
#12l|..50 for a supply of these papers.)
MISSIONARY F/MILY
John and Louise Pulford
1 Karreeboom Road
Thornton, Cape
South Africa
CAPE TOTVN CHRISTIAN
BOX 5o5
LA HARPS, ILLINOI
SION
FORWARDING AGENT
M/M Marlon Bice
La Hhrpe, Illinois
6li+50
^ , i7-L 0 ^ ^
TL Oa^c Town
JOHN AND LOUISE FULFORD
OCTOBER 1971 "AT HOME"
"What promises of our Lord Jesus have been a
special blessing to you?" Of course you would in
clude "I go to prepare a place for 5'"ou; and ..
will come again and receive you unto myself.
How we look forward with joy to being "At home
with our Lord. And there is a foretaste of this
in being At Home with Christian brethren.
Fifteen of us enjoyed such a "Cottage Meet
ing" recently at the home of Alton and Sandra
Adams, where I had recently completed New Con
verts classes with Alton. A major feature of the
evening involved each one sharing one of the
Promises of Jesus. Then I focused on the promise
of His Coming Again. So our homes can indeed serve
as effective avenues of outreach for Christ, in
preparing souls for an eternal home.
May this indeed be true of our own home here
in Cape Town. By God*s grace we are at last moved
in and settled down. It is a fair size house with
enough room for us all (plus some bunnies and a
tortoise in the enclosed back-yardj) And already
we are getting acquainted with our neighbors.
We are just ten minutes drive from the Ob
servatory Church, and have direct access to the
Mulatoe housing areas and our home is wide open
to our brethren especially.
Our first visitor (before we were even un
packed, was sister Yvonne Desmore, burdened about
her young newly-wed daughter. How glad we were
that our home could serve as a refuge and spiri
tual strength for her. (Her home has in town
served as a Bible School for children of her
Mulatoe area.)
Others of the Congregation have since visit
ed us here, and tomorrow the Espins (of whom I
wrote before) are to come to supper.
Just this past week we have had missionary
guests (Dave and Judy Finney) for several days.
They arrived by boat from the States headed
for Rhodesia again.
As we recall our own blessed experiences in
the lovely homes ol' so many of you dear brethren,
we thank God for this home He has granted us that
can similarly serve as a centre of witness and
Christian hospitality.
The Fulfords
SUPPORT SUI>t4ARY:
We praise God for the support that has come
for the month of September from churches at La
Harpe, Crocker, Arcadia, Sallisaw, Texhoma, Cen
tral, Westvlew, and from Thomasons, Matlock,
Iveys-,Van-De - Linders, Jacksons, and the church
of St. Ann. This amounted to $496.25. Expenses
were Thanks to everyone.
igSSIpHA:^ FAMILY
John and Louise Fulford
1 Karreeboom Road
Thornton, Cape
South Africa
CAPE TOTO CHRlSTIiiNi3jS'S<;K)N
BOX 5o$
LA HARPE, ILL. 6ll|50 i FJ]
ISM
FORWARDING AGENT
M/M Marion Bice
La Harpe, Illinois
6lij.50
:.E|S.ENHOWErLUSA
j>jLhyih^<jULJ
^\ic Cape Town Ian
JOHN AND LOUISE FULFORD
NOVEMBER 1971 "FOR CHRIST FOR AFRICA "
DEAR PSLL0W-HELPER3 IN CHRIST,
How we do thank God for you all, for the blessing you are continually
to US as you strengthen our hands in the work of Christ here. May
God^s strength be yours in return in your own labors and witness for
Christ in the States.
The past three months have brought steady development in the work, de
spite our involvements in readjustments, getting a house and a car,
and determining the most effective avenues of progress. Naturally not
all of it has been plain sailing. Some we so wanted to depend on have
held out against God, and failed. Others have surprised us with their
zeal, responsiveness and faithfulness to Christ,
PREACHING AND TEACHING - Recognising that the greatest needs in the
work here now are a fuller commitment to Jesus Christ and a greater
yieldedness to His leading in all of our lives, my sermons in the
mornings at both Observatory and Wynberg have focused on what God
really expects of a Christian. And at the Gospel Hour I have launched
into a series on "The Glory of Christ", that beholding him we might
be transformed all the more by Him into His likeness. (IIGor, 3sl8)*
Significantly, the mid-week studies I am leading are now in the Gen
eral Epistles, with all their challenges for vital Christianity; and
I am emphasizing this in my personal calling also.
Please pray that the Lord will deal powerfully with all of His people
here, that their lives will be aflame for Him -- to the reaching of
many,
MEN AT WORK - There are few men in the Wynberg Church, but Barrel
Stanley and Steve Zimmerman are shonldering well their share in re
sponsibilities in that congregation. At Observatory, however, there
are at least a dozen men who should be aspiring to a greater share in
the leadership of the church as they grow in the Lord, Our monthly
men*s fellowship has been a help to this end (a recent trip to the
Bible Society being an eye-opener to the work of God's Word), And to
encourage them further we have redesigned the Worship Service so as
to give greater scope to more of the men actively participating
through serving, prayers, scripture reading, etc., and they are re
sponding well to this program. This is naturally just an initial
step toward total involvement in the service of Christ. Also the
brothers S. Norman and R. Norman who serve with me in leading this
congregation are now taking the major responsibility for presiding
at the Worship Hour a significant forward step both for them and
the church,
YOUTH - A fine group of Jet Cadets at Observatory have been coming
regularly on Friday afternoons for singing, games, film-strips and
Bible memorization, and have now started a monthly Bible quiz con
test with the Vifynberg youth. We have monthly activities also for
the older youth and the young adults, and I am glad for other men who
are sharing in working with these.
OUTREACH - Cottage Meetings have proven not only a rich personal en
couragement to Christians (who have so freely participated in sharing
their convictions) but these have been a wonderful witness also to
outsiders. We are holding two of these a month now, in various areas.
Louise and I have been following up on several new contacts that have
been showing a concern for Christ. And then there is the Smitsdorff
family and their keen interest in the Gospel Way Classes (and they
have been attending services too). I may well be starting these
classes also in the Adams home, / / y ^ .
A morning Family Service as a special venture
this month will be an endeavor to draw in all
who have had any association with the Jenni and Debbie
y
Observatory Congregation, and we shall follow these up. Pray that we
will make real gains in this also for God.
MISSIONS - We continue to rejoice in the willingness of the brethren
here to do their part in furthering Missions endeavours elsewhere
giving close on $100 a month to three missions in rotation. So may
God continue to work through us all in reaching souls beyond ourselves
with His Gospel.
Yours in His Glad Service,
John and Louise Pulford
FINANCIAL REPORT
AUG. SEPT. OCT.
Balance Forward
#135751
$ 5.00 Beginner's Dept. 5.00 $ 5.00
Thomason 10.00 10.00 10.00
Copeland 60.00
25.00
Sallisaw 25.00 25.00
Texhoma 50.00 50.00 50.00
Jackson 50.00 20.00
Van De Linder 15.00 15.00 15.00
Matlock 5.00 5.00 5.00
Ivey 5.00 5.00 5.00
Centra 1 50.00 50.00 50.00
Westview 15.00 15.00 15.00
La Harpe 100.00 100.00 100.00
Rice 10.00 10.00 10.00
Valley 30.00 50.00
Arcadia 30.00 30.00 60.00
Crocker 100.00 100.00 100.00
Crocker (Bryan)
55.25
37.00
St. Ann
30.00 20.00
Lord's Reapers (Elwell) 55.00
Thomas 5.00
Transfer from Spec. Fund 60.00
Total Receipts
#755.51 #596.25
#627.00
Salary #550.00 #550.00 #550.00
Postage 1.65
30.55 15.73
Car Repair (July) 16,61
Printing 125.50
Books 6.26
Total Expenses
#592.75 $580.55 #571.99
Balance on hand 10/31/71 $1^1.76 #15$.01
867.76
#1 5ij.5.i9
Special Fund sent to John in August, #6o due John yet that was borr"!
rowed from the special fund. It was sent before all receipts were-in
for the month. " 'V.
How much indeed we do continue to appreciate your faithful help, and"
praise God for all who have contributed so loyally and prayed so re
gularly for us. John and Louise Fulford.
CAPE TOWN CHRISTIAN MISSION
BOX 5o5
LA HARPE, ILLINOIS 6li;50
dec 10
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^
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JOHN AND LOUISE FULFORD
"THE GIFT"
DECEPJBER 1971
"Unto us 0 child is born. Unto us
given....a Saviour, Christ the Lord."
to God for His inexpressible gift!"
At this Christmas time how vividly aware we
are of the glorious gift of God in Christ Jesus--
and how thankful we are, as your Ambassadors for
Christ to Cape Town, to be instruments of God-in
sharing that gift of good news with precious souls
hero:
In the Church at Observatory, preaching on,
"The Glory of Christ's Cross" as the real reason
for His coming, and the means of His greatest ,
giving,
In the Church at Wynberg, telling of great
Expectations "God has of us, because of what He
has for us. ,
--In the home of the Smitsdorfs, sharing the
Gospel Way, and hearing Mercier make known her
acceptance of that way.
In the home of the Adams, encouraging and
equipping them in Christian Growth for further
faithfulness in return to God.
In the home of the Desmores, helping dohn and
Mary discover the power of Christ for their per
sonal needs.
In the home of John Oliver, revealing the
greoe of Jesus to his dying mother.
These, and many more, are the blessed privi
leges that are ours for offering God' gift of
love to needy hearts here.
How thankful we are, therefore, for your con
tinued gifts, both in prayers and money that make
possible our ministry for Christ in. this country.
May God richly give beck to you in return the joy
of being partners witlj us in the Gospel, and still
furthei' fruiti'i7l27oas in vour own witness for
Christ there.
a Son is
"Thanks be
^And, speaking of giving -- It was pleasure
to give Beverly Pilbes and Yvonne Jacobs their
book awards for outstanding efforts in Bible mem
orization for Jet Cadets recently, Beverly had
memorized 120 verses of the Bible plus the names
of the books, and Yvonne was close behind.
So, in all the giving of Christmas time, may
we be found faithful in giving our best for our
Lord,
The Fulfords.
SUPPORT SUm^RY:
thank God for you faithful people and the
support you have given in Wov^ber. This came
from the churches of Northland, Sallisaw, Texhoma,
La Harpe, Central, and Valley; and from Beginner^s
Dept., Bryans, Lord's Reapers, Van De Linder, The-
mason, Matlock, and Ivey. Total receipts were
$i|i|.3,23 and totnl o:xponsea were $'761.71 Thank
vou.
MISSIONARY FAMILY
John and Louise Pul.foi'd-
1 Karreeboora Road
11)0^11ton, Cay^
Sc->uth Africa
CAPE TOWN CHRISTIAN MI
DOX
LA HARPE, IL 6li(.5o
forwarding' / GENT
M/M Marion Bice
La Harpe, Illinois
6lij.50
Christmas
JAN 0 3 1972