Delmar and Eileen Debault

Directors
LouiseGarden, Secretary'Treasurer
News of
THE MASTER'S MESSENGERS
With
International Christian Ministries
P.O. Box 848
Lake Wales, Florida 33859-0848
Tel. and FAX (813) 676-6667
Summer Edition 1995
"When I Journey to Spain...Romans 15:24
Paul spent most of his life and ministry in the eastern Mediterranean world. But he longed to visit Rome (Romans
1:13,14). However, a deeper look into Romans clearly indicates that Rome was just to be a stopover for the pioneering
Apostle. His spiritual eyes were set on Spain, the "end of the world" in the first century where he knewthe Gospel had
not yet been preached. Acts 28 ends with Paul in Rome in his first imprisonment, but many Biblical scholars believe
that he was released and took the Gospel to Spain (Iberia), and again imprisoned in Rome where he wrote 11Timothy
just before his martyrdom under Nero.
"When I Journeyed to Spain and Portugal and Gibraltar"
I learned in December, 1994, that my scheduled teaching and evangelism mission in Nicaragua in January, 1995,
had to be postponed. Billy Loft called from Managua to informme that he was beingcalled to Spainby his mother, Mrs.
Ginny Loft, widowof Bill Loft, Sr. to assist with anemergency inthe church leadership inthe churches inMurcia, Spain.
I don't handle disappointments easily, so the Ijord took care of that for me. Billy asked if it would be possible to come
to Spain and Portugal inJanuary instead. It resulted in one of my greatest missionary experiences since our first trip
to India in 1971. Spain and Portugal have been opened to evangelism completely in the last ten years, the first such
freedom in many centuries. FromJanuary 2nd to the 15th,
pastors, elders, evangelists, teachers and young people from
j the churches in Murcia. I preached in the churches in
1 Murcia, Lorca and Alicante, Province of Valencia ("birth-
r ' ^' place"ofFloridaValenciaoranges). MymissioninSpainwas
A t climaxed Sunday night, January 15th, with a two-hour
S M plus! baptismal service in the church in Murcia.
^I^B IBl DDD, with Fernando JuanVergara on theleft and extreme right Jesus
Martinez, co-ministers of the church in Murcia, with "Peppi," just after his
baptism. "Peppi" bad sought salvation in denominational churches for 15
years before meeting Bros. Vergara and Martinez who taught him "the way
of the Lord more perfectly." (Acts 18:26)
From Spain to Portugal
With Ginny Loft as mychauffeur, we left Murciabefore dawn, January 16 anddrove to Lisbon, Portugal. The super
highway via Granada and Seville wouldhave beenfaster, but very little "experiencingthe real Spain," so we drove north
through the hills and villages. I never knew there were so many olive trees in the world -- mile upon mile, they cover
the mountain sides. Ginny and I were welcomed at our late night arrival in Carcavelos (Lisbon) by her old friends,
Richard andSarahRobison. Dickinformedme that the seminar inEphesians wouldbe held 10:00to 12:00a.m., and6:00
to 8:00 p.m. for ten days.
Francisco Paiz De Monteiro, a former Jesuit, was baptizedJanuary
25,1995 by Missionary Richard Robison after many months of Biblical
research and study. He shared in my studies in Eohesians daily,
sometimes coming to the seminar with a Latin Bible, a Greek New
Testament, aHebrewOldTestament, the Septuagint(Greektranslation
of the O.T.), a Portuguese Bible, the NIV, or a Coptic version, etc. The
first day his scholarship was intimidating to me, but the sincerityof his
love for the Word soon erased that barrier. He became my most
appreciative "student" (he has numerous degrees from colleges,
seminaries and universities, including two doctorates).
'You shall be my martyrs
(witnesses) Acts 1:8
Floriano Ucuahamba, wife, and niece, refugees from Angola, now
serve in ministry with the Christian Church in Lisbon, Portugal.
Floriano was imprisoned and tortured by the communists in Angola
from 1972 to 1984. His family was told he was dead. In freedom from
1984 to 1992, he baptized 4,000 souls into Christ. Tribal warfare in
1992 forced themtoflee fromAngola to Portugal. Improvingconditions
now indicate it may be possible for them to return home to minister in
the near future.
Maria Clotilde
Machadawas one
of my Portuguese
translatora in the
seminar studies
andthepreaching
services. "Chloe"
has lived in Mo
zambique where
she taught
Englishincollege,
hence her
excellency as an
interpreter.
A 2100^ear-old Roman
bridge in Portugal
Julius Caesar led a troop of Roman soldiers across this bridge in 55
B.C. It is still in perfect condition and in regular use.
Fourth century baptistry
in Monforte, Portugal
Jul and Luz-
minda CasteL
lano and their
five childrenpose
on Jul's motor
bike. ICM
supports this
family in Tag-
bilaran Bohol,
Philippines.
Dick Robison
and DDD in
Paleo-Christian
baptistry, shaped
as the Lorena
cross, with
opposite stairs
with 4 steps each,
found only in
Palestine and
NorthAfrica, pre-
Roman.
Rene Perez, Christian worker, supported by ICM, teaching a class
in choirch camp, Island of Bohol, Philippines.
Basilica De Vega Del Mar, on the southern coast of Spain, between
Gibraltar and Malaga. The structure was destroyed by an earthquake
in 365 A.D. and just recently excavated. Archaeologists date the
original basilica (church) sometime in the 2nd century. Ifso, it may be
the oldest known church and baptistry in Christendom.
Richard Robi*
son, BillyLoft and
DDD are the only
non-archeologists
ever to step into
this Paleo<
Christian bap*
tistry at the
Basilica Del Mar.
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Roman arena at Merida, the ancient Roman capital of the Province
of Iberia (now Spain and Portugal). According to history, more
Christians were martyred in this arena in the early centuries than in
any other place in the Roman empire.
DDDbeing interviewed on a national cultural television programin
Valencia, Spain, with Billy Loft translating.
m
The pulpit area of the
Basilica Del Mar (c. 200-
300 A.D.), with DDD ready
to preach.
On historic Gibraltar with Dick Robison, January 23, 24, 1996.
Cabo Da Roca (Cape of the Rock), Portugal, westernmost point on
continental Europe.
Puebla De Don Rodrigo
The birthplace of Don Rodrigo, better known as "El Cid," Spain's
national hero. (Played by Charlton Heston in the motion picture.) "El
Cid" fought the Moors (Muslims), who occupied Spain and Portugal for
700 years, 790-1492 A.D. He conquered Valencia for the Christians in
1094 A.D.
After TenYears
Eileen andDDD went to Haiti in 1985 andworkedwithNorthwest Haiti ChristianMission, LarryandDianeOwen,
Directors, in the mountains at Basan Bleu and Port-Au-Paix, St. Louis de Nord and the Island of Torguga. Ten years
later, Februaiy6-22,1995, two weeks were spent conducting LeadershipTraining Seminars andpreaching inPort Au
PaixandSt. Louis deNord. Theonlyhopefor thedesperate andblightedconditionsinHaiti is intheGoodNews of Christ.
In spite of the witchcraft, voodooism, and the superstitious culture of the masses, many are hungry for the Gospel.
After Forty-threeYears
In the spring of 1952, while ministering with First Christian Church, Kissimmee, Florida, DDDmade a two-week
trip to Nassau, Bahamas (British West Indies then) inthe verybeginning of what is nowBahamas Christian Mission.
There was not Ihe slightest thought then of ever becoming personally involved in "missions." A week was spent with
Jimmy(Jr.) and Sarah Redmon, April 17-24,1995, teaching andpreaching inthe Bahamas ChristianYouth Camp and
preaching for two churches in Nassau on April 23. (Things have changed; Nassau is now a tourist mecca.)
Now, For the Rest of 1995
April 25 - May 4 Kiamichi Mountains, OK
Men's Rendezvous, April 25-27
Preaching, Broken Bow Christian Church, April 30
Kiamichi Men's Clinic, May 1-4 (DDD's 45th consecutive year)
Kiamichi Moimtains Christian Mission Board of Trustees, May 4
May6-9 Tuisa,OK, Osage HillsChristianChurch
May 10-14 Lincoln, IL, Aliimni Homecoming and Commencement
Lincoln Christian Colleg^eminary
Mother's Day, Lincoln Christian Church
May 15-25 Athome inl^eJW^esJ^
May 28 ^Memorial Day and Homecoming, Mason, IL. Special mem
orial service for Doyle E. Debault, 1920-1995, Mason Chris
tian Church
May 29 AmericanLegionMemorial Day Service, Edgewood, IL cem
etery
Jime 4 AM - Evergreen Christian Church, Salem, IL
PM - Christian Church, Springerton, IL
June 10 PM -- Bible Grove Opry, celebrating DDD's birthday
June 11 AM - Christian Chimh, Louisville, IL
PM~ Redbrush ChristicmChurch, RFD, Louisville, IL, cele
brating55thanniversaryof first sermoninRedbrushchurch
June 18 AM Hardinville Christian Church, RFD, Robinson, IL
PM -- Central Christian Church, Newton, IL
June 23 PM- MaCoupinCoimtyChristianMen's Fellowship (family
night), Scott^le, ILChristian Church
June 24 PM- Wedding, Rachel Priesi/Michael Haste (LincolnChris
tian College students), Lincoln Christian Church
June 25 AM - West Burlington Christian Church, LA
PM - West Burlington Christian Church, lA
July 2 AM- Hebron Road Church of Christ, RFD, Robinson, IL
PM - North Harter Christian Church, RFD, Flora, IL
July 9 AM - Riverton Christian Church, IL
PM ~ Christian Church, Alma, IL
July 15 AM~!^ard ofDirectors, Int'l DisasterEmergency Service
PM - Kempton, IN
July 16 AM~PleasantRidgeChristianChurch, RFD, Lawrenceville, IL
July 16-20 North American Christian Convention, Indianapolis, IN
July 23 AM - Mt. Byrd Christian Church, Milton, KY
PM - Bunker Hill Christian Chxirch, RFD, Salem, IN
Aug. 7-23 Russia (Trip Tentative)
Sept. 4 - Oct. 21 CentralAmerica, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica&Panama
Nov. 3 PM - Board of Directors, Int'l Disaster Emergency Service
Nov. 4 AM - Services, Kempton, IN
Nov. 7 AM " Chapel, Lincoln (IL) Christian College
Nov. 22-26 Thanksgiving at the Debault homestead in Lake Wales, FL
Dec. 4-11 Haiti, Reggie Thomas, White Fields Evangelism(Tentative)
Dec. 21-27 Christmas in the PINES, Sutton Road, Forsyth, OA, with
Debault, Mettler, Davis and Craig festivities
Dec. 31 NewYearsEve at home. LakeW^es, FL
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August 10,1995
International Christian Ministries, Inc.
P.O. Box 848
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Tel and FAX 941-676-6667
Delmar and Eileen Debault, Directors
Louise Garden, Sec'y and Treasurer
OUR DEAR FRIENDS,
HONDURAS. NICARAGUA. COSTA RICA. PANAMA
James 4:13,14: "Now listen, you who say 'today or tomorrow, we will go to this or that city, spend
a year there, carry on business and make money.' Why, you do not even know what will happen
tomorrow... ."
The EPISTLE OF JAMES has been called 'THE COMMON SENSE GOSPEL." How true!
You will recall that last December I was all set to spend January, 1995, in Nicaragua with Billy and
Bette Loft. The thought of teaching and directing a Leadership Training Seminar in the city of
Manag^ua was exciting. At that time, Billyhadbaptized700souls inless thanthree years (manymore
now). With LAM (Latin American Missions) Billy had organized 90 house churches in the city of
Managua. What a challenge to assist in the training and instruction in the Scriptures leaders from
among these 90 house churches.
But you knowit was necessaryto postpone those plans. How true the words ofJames in Chapter
4, verse 14. It all worked out to the Glory of God. HE wanted me in Spain, Portugal and Gilbraltar
inJanuary, 1995, instead. That experience opened doors of opportunity and service that I may not
live long enough to fulfill.
Now, THE LORD WILLING!. I am getting set to go to Central America in September and
October, 1995. Insteadof Nicaragua alone, the opportxmity has widenedto include Honduras, Costa
Rica and Panama. The expansion and progress of NewTestament Christianity in Central America
in the last decade is phenomenal.
I will fly from Miami, Florida, to Tegucigalpa, Honduras, September 8, and work with American
missionaries Tom and Carol Jeffries and Roger and Elaine Twitchell. When Eileen and I came
through Tegucigalpa in October, 1987, there was no missionary work in progress among our
missions. Now hundreds have been baptized, and the need for Leadership Training Seminars is
great. After being accompanied to the border, I will be met by Billy and Bette Loft for the drive
throughNicaraguato Managua. Billyinforms me by telephone to be preparedfor a compact program
of teaching, training and preaching (all in the city of Managua). After these seminars, I will travel
by bus on the PANAMERICANHIGHWAYto SanJose, Costa Rica where we have several churches.
Since I have not met our missionaries anchor church leaders in San Jose, Kevin and Kim Dooley,
missionary friends in Panama, are making the arrangements for the Costa Rica seminars and
evangelism.
The last leg of the Central Americanmissiontrip will be inPanama. We first met Kevin and Kim
Dooleyinthe DominicanRepublicin1990whenwe travelledwithDr. Dennis Pruett andworkedwith
Billy and Bette Loft (who were theninthe D.R.). Inadditionto servingwith the Dooleys, I amkeenly
anticipating getting to knowNarciso Rodriguez, Panamanian evangelist. I knowwho he is from my
association as a member of the Board of Directors of IDES (International Disaster Emergency
Service). IDES has helped fund several trips by Brother Rodriguez into Cuba when he has taken
medical supplies, teaching materials and SPANISH BIBLES. I cannot publish details for
OBVIOUS reasons. Suffice it to say, when the "banana curtain" falls, we will be ready to move in,
with "the fields white unto harvest." I hope to be on the first plane into Cuba when (not if) that
happens, (nuff said).
My schedule is almost firmed up. I will fly from Miami to Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Friday,
September8. That allows two Simdaysfor preachingandfive days, with2-hourAM, PMandevening
sessions for the Seminar. I will use EPHESIANS. THR PASTORAL EPISTLES or I. II. Ill
JOHNfor the Biblical material -- probablyJ OHNbecause ofthe short seminar. BillyandBette Lioft
will meet me at the border Monday, September 18, for two weeks in Nicaragua. He has requested
my EPHESIANS lectures.
The bus to SanJose, Costa Rica, will leave Managua Saturday, September 30, for a repeat ofthe
Tegucigalpa program, probably using I, II, III John again. I will have two Sundays for preaching.
I will continuebybus, leavingSanJose, CostaRica, Mondaymorning, October9, for thetriptoDavid,
Panama, where I will be met by Kevin and KimDooley. They requested a longer Seminar, so I will
use EPHESIANS again. I have reserved three days at the end of the sessions for a visit to the
PanamaCanal, andhopefully, a ride throughit. (Aw, shucks, folks, a guyhas got tohave a littlefun.)
My flight will return to Miami October 24 or 25.
Mytotal expenses should be a little under $2,000.00. I planto drive to Miami, Florida, park my
car at the WORLD MISSIONTOURS headquarters, Miami Springs, just a 10-minute drive to the
Miami International Airport. $2,000.00 will cover all my travel, food and incidentals. Eileen and
I have ALWAYS more than paid our own way. We DO NOTfree-load on missionaries. We know
many are on a tight budget and we know some who have a hard time making ends meet.
I awakenedat 5:30this morning, breweda pot of Maxwell House, andturnedmythoughts toward
God's purpose in my life. I need $2,000.00 for this mission adventure. I know there is no balance
inthe account of INTERNATIONALCHRISTIANMINISTRIES that is not designatedfor other
services. I just prayed, 'LORD, I atti startingtoday, August 10, to raise $2,000.00 by September 8,
injust one month." The Lord seemedto remind me, "Whyshouldwe doubt?" We have never had to
cancel a mission trip due to the lack of travel funds because our friends, God's people, failed to
respond. As Gideon put out the dry fleece for assurance in JUDGES 7, God's people have alwavs
proved to us that HIS promises are secure.
Today in the mail, GODbeganHISanswers. Acheck came from a dear fidend for $50.00. That
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ChurchinEldorado, Illinois. I came to knowa fine couple, Mrs. LahomaTrigg andher late husband.
Thank you, Lahoma. I am on my way.
Will you consider having a part in my mission trip to Central America? Will you remember in
prayerthis special project? I can't make it without you. Myticket must bepre-purchased, but I won't
fret about "eatin"' money until departure time. Our Mission, INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN
MINISTRIES, is a tax-exempt mission incorporation for checks and IRS purposes.
Eileenandour Missions Sec'y/Treasurer, Louise Carden, will keep the "homefires burning" while
I am gone. May God bless you and love you always.
Lighting candles through HIS Word,
Delmar D. Debault
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