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Christianville,
The new year 1981

Dear Friends,

IVhat a wonderful month!

IVhen we told you last month

that our school was completed we had no idea how very

beautiful it would be when painted. A team of stud
ents from Milligan College came to help and have
painted the entire building.

Doors are varnished,

preen blackboards look beautiful (Sam*s doings) and

now they are moving in the smart varnished school

desks that Sam has built.

Tomorrow we plan to put up

the flag pole, install stoves in the kitchen, have registration for classes and picture
taking for Sponsorships.

Uniforms, a gift from the school^ are denim skirts and pants

and bright orange shirts.

You will be happy to know that we now have 16 Sponsors. This is an early count and we
are trusting the Lord to continue to provide in His own wonderful way so that our food
program can begin shortly after school opens.

Christian staff.

IVe have four Christian teachers and other

Our Haitian Pastor, who with his wife have moved into the new Parsonage

will be teacliinr^ a daily Chapel.

His V'.'ife will teach singing.

Meanwhile, our Doctors arc working hard in the Clinic three afternoons a week and are

doing an excellent job.

However, we are still trusting the Lord for a Nurse and have

had two promises for April. Teen Missions has sent Tracy Harder, a sweet Canadian girl,
to assist us. Tracy came December 1st and is a great help in the office and Clinic
registration and will also work with the school office. We keep her busy! Her support
comes through Teen Missions.

Christmas was lovely in our home. On Christmas Eve our Doctors brought a Haitian supper
for the family and on Christmas Day we shared our dinner with a sweet young missionary
couple who work a few miles from us. Tlie boys were happy with their tummies full. But
just before Christmas we had a lovely visit from our new forwarding c'.gcnts, Don and
Virginia Dugan.

Oh, it was a delight to have them.

Wayne has left for Atlanta Christian College.

We will miss him more than we can tell

you but we know that U'ayne wants to study and prepare himself for Christian service.
Please remember him in prayer. He will join our Robert who is there and has made an ex
cellent beginning. Son Tony and Angela are living in Mississippi and Tony is working
as an engineer, the career he studied for. They are already active in the church there.

On top of all the other December excitement we were blessed with a gift of 1000 chicks
from a Haitian firm. This will moan food and eggs for the school children.

And now, hew can we thank you enough for all you have done to help us? We arc so very
grateful for your gifts over Christmas and we can only really tell you by pressing on
for Christ and the Gospel message here. Thank you and Happy New year with God*s rich
blessing.

t-<Jhristian .i)ve,

yU. 0'

Jam and Carol Herget

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riHiE

EmNCEL
A Christian Quarterly
from the Caribbean

Vol. 27

"Lei them Rive glory unto the Lord,

and declare his praise in the islands" (Isaiah 42:12)

CHRISTIANVILLE SCHOOL

HERE'S HOW TO REACH US

BY LETTER

All funds should be sent to Orlando. P.O. Box 13391 A. Orlando, Fla. 32859

You may continue to send notes with your gifts to Orlando. LETTERS may also
be sent to us P.O. Box 1690, Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
BYTELEPHONE

We are sharing an office and telephone in town. We are there only on Mordays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:30 until 1:30 to receive overseas or
local calls. Overseas calls can be direct dial as low as $2.50. We do not have a

phone at Christianville. Our office number is 20508 Haiti, Please ask the ope
rator about the time difference in Haiti.
BY CAR

Leave Port-au-Prince on Carfour Road. We are 15 miles from down town. TAP

TAPbusses travel regularly to Leogane.

1/2 mi. CHRIS^^AjVIL^

To Leogane

Carfour Rd.
TOWN OF GRESSIER

Police Station
Turn Left

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"Trust in the Lord anddogood: so shall thou dwell in the land, andverily thou shalt be led .

"Delight thysellalso in the Lord and He shall nive thee the desires of thine heart". Psalm .J7:.34
We were to claim this wonderfui promise when we answered the call to work in
Haiti in 1978. On of the desires of our hearts was to build a school for Haiti's needy
children. God wonderfully answered that prayer when our fellow-worker Sam Streu
went on a short furlough to his home in Canada in 1979. There a friend pledged

$35,000.00 to build ourschool. He kept his promise and ourschool was built -a lovely
natural stone building to match our clinic.

By early December registration for Christianville School was completed. It had

been a heart-rending experience measuring underhourished little bodies for uni

forms, turning away over-aged children and finally having to stop registration long
before we had reached the end of the line of applicants. We stopped at 200children.

On January 7th our building was completed and we opened for classes. Ten days
later ourfood program was"off the ground" and the children were marching into the
assembly-dining hall for a warm nourishing dinner. In thekitchen stoves had been in
stalled, kitchen equipment was complete and cooks were hired. It was a great time
for all of us: for the children who filled their tummies delightedly and for us who
looked on with the satisfaction of a work well done.

But it was more than that., there was an inner joy that only God could feel and un
derstand. Here were 200 children from the ages of 6 to 14 who were unaccustomed to

a daily warm cooked meal with meat and vegetables... 200 children drinking milk...
200 children learning to sit quietly and listen to a teacher. Here were children stan

ding at the threshold of education and a future full of promise. They were all in first
grade. Our four classrooms were equipped with the same primer books. But most
seriousand eager are the older class - they have wandered over the fields for more
years thanany, waiting, hoping for a chance to go to school.
Webow indeep thanksgiving to God who has given us the desires of our hearts.

Milligan Team 1981 came from

Milligan College, Tennessee. They

are a volunteer work team geared
for high quality service in various

areas. Their highest quality shown

in the '81 team was Spiritual. We
were deeply impressed with their

attitudes toward the work, their

willingness to put Jesus first and
their earnestness in joining our
family prayers at night. The fellow
ship was rich and profitable for all.

MILLIGAN

CAME
AGAIN

Much work was accomplished.

They tackled the painting of the
new school building and did a
beautiful job. They dug waterpipe
ditches and moved stone. They
dug a pit and they painted the
Pastor's house. They worked in
the office, washed dishes, cooked
and hauled supplies from town.

Their two weeks were a highlight

In our program and their departure
was one of deep sadness for we
had learned to love one another In
a very special way.

That love spilled over Christianvllle and rippled down into the lit
tle villages of grass-topped roofs
where Milligan kids adopted indi
vidual children. Yes, they took
them Into their hearts and arms

and are now, through our Sponsor

ship Program, supporting these
little ones.

It's a

sacrifice for

college kids. But they woldn't

have it any other way. To them It is
a privilege and a joy to know that
they are instilling love and care in

to tiny lives.

Thank you Milligan '81.

smiles on you and so do we!

God
COVER PICTURE:

Milligan's Jim Presnell,

Matt Osborne,

Robert Denning - at prayers

MILLIGAN COLLEGE TEAM 1981

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There's Matt Osborn helping Mommy Herget receive those

children who had registration tickets on opening day of school.
These tickets had been held as treasures since early December
and parents stood by to hand them in.

Our food program began before the uniforms arrived. The Hall

is large and cool, easily holds over300 and is used on Sundays

for church services. The kitchen adjoins it with a serving shelf
between. Our four teachers assist with the serving of meals,
sharing in the joy of smiling happy Haitian children, A daily
chapel is held to bring the message of Jesus and his love.

''I
am

Flag Raising, Natio

nal Anthem, prayers
are over and classes

begin.

Our building

has four classrooms,

kitchen, assembly

hall, office, food sto

rage room, and three
bathrooms, it is beau

tifully situated at the

edge of a very large

pfayfield.

If you viewed her work, you wouldn't know

that Beverly Bell is only 18 years aid. Beverly

joined us after a short correspondance which
reminded us of her love for Christianville as a

Teen Missions kid two years earlier. She had

six months free to help in any way possible.

Arriving in Haiti in late January she immedia

tely took over the position of principal of our
school. Speaking French fluently, (she is a
native of New Orleans) she was able to bridge

the gap between us and our teachers easily. In

a short time Beverly had the class curriculum
in

order,

the

kitchen

under

control

and

Christianville School on its way to an organized

success. The months that have followed have

BEVERLY BELL

found her diligent--at the school supervising the breakfast hour before the children
arrive and being the last to leave in the afternoons. She has gained the respect and
love of all who work with her. We are thankful forBeverly's volunteer services and for

the generous contribution that she has made for the growth of the school. God bless
you Beverly Bell.

THANK YOU FROM THE HERGETS

One of the nicest things about Christianville missionary life is to have visitors.
Among our recent guests were Joe and Linda Garman, our friends for many years in
Jamaica. Joe established the American Rehabilitation Ministry. Our visit was fruitful
for both of us as we shared future plans and hopes. We are finding ways in which our
work can be of benefit to one another, and for this we are thankful.
Jim and Ernestine Aberle came in March and joined our staff as promotional
workers. Ernestine and her twin sister were candle-bearers in our wedding and their
father, Ernest Hunter wray married us. You may recall that our Home Chapel in
Jamaica was built as a Memorial to him. Jim and Ernie are precious Christians and

precious friends whose hearts are now closely entwined with Chrlstianville's
outreach.

We were blessed witii a small but dynamic work group in late January for over a
week. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reeder from Oklahoma, and Bob Paige with his daugther

Cindy came from Kansas. They both left with hearts aglow for Christianville and have
done much to help in our Sponsorship program.

Dr. Bruce Records (and wife Penny) spent some time with us assisting in our clinic.

They came from Franklin, Ind. and were working with Cookson Hills Clinic... a most
dedicated Doctor wholly committed to Christ.

To these and all visitors, thank you for coming and God bless you.

WILL YOU HELP?

This child may never go to school or learn to
read or write. He is one of thousands of Haiti's
children in need.

Christianville has begun a total program of aid

for these desperately needy boys and girls. It
includes education, medical assistance,
school clothing, warm nourishing meals and
Spiritual guidance.

Our Sponsorship Program needs you. A pledge

of $20.00 a month will show your love to your
special child. You may write to your child and
your letters will be answered.

Open yourheart and writeto us today. A child is

waiting for you to share your love.

Complete the coupon below and we will send you a picture and information
abouta special child on our waiting list. You can then decide if you would like
to join our Christianville Sponsorship Family.

CHRISTIANVILLE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

P.O. Box 13391 A

Orlando, Florida 328S9

l want to sponsor aneedy

Boy r I Girl, at $20.00 amonth. Please send me a

photograph and information packet introducmg me to aspecific child,

IfI decidcto sponsor the child, I will send my first monthly support ofS20.00 or return the
material to you.

L-J^

child.

already decided. My first support check is enclosed. Please send apicture of my

ADDRESS.
. STATE.

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CHRISTIANVILLE JUNIOR
BUSY FARM LIFE
Who is happier... Frankie or the two little

goat kids? Maybe you can answerthat. At least

we know that the goats are comfortable in

Frankie's arms. And what Mother cow could

trust her day old calf to boys around her? Only

a mother cow who has learned to trust the boys
who have become her real friends. Farm life at
Christianville is full of activity... cows, goats,
chickens and crops. But all of it is an important

C
,

part of Christianville's life. Feeding over 200

children daily requires a lot of food. This year
we butchered a cow and that meant meat for
our children. Goat meat helps too. And now
there will be more cows for meat for we have

had seven calves since February. 'The farm

FRANK
FRAf

crops help too. We raised nearly 2000 pounds

ofrice for our children and now our corn crop is ready. The cooking pot sings a lovely

boiling tune asthe golden ears drop in. In just three months time our school children
are showing good signs ofgaining weight and looking healthy. Dr. Marc says hesees
vast Improvement. Isn't that good news?
NICOLAS

Our chicken house is another place of great

activity. The Hanasa Chicken Hatchery (Viviane

Bouchereau, Manager) has given us hundreds
of baby chicks. Sam built a second room on our
chicken house and now we have lot of chickens

ready for our school children to eat. We also

have 130 laying hens that are giving eggs. Isn't
the Lord good! Please pray that our farm will
continue to help our children. Want to hear a
little secret? We hope to have our fish ponds
built soon! Then we will have good fresh fish
for our children too, and for the many little
children who are hungry and not yet in school.

to build some rooms on the

back of the building for a Pastor to live there with his people. Then last summer Nurse
Denise Hayes visited several times holding clinicsfortheirsick. Finally the time came to
finish the building and again the Lord helped us to help them. We now have the walls
plastered, the doors hung and a lovely sign on the front of the building, They have
registered 100children for their Christian Day School in September. Isn't it nice to know
that the Gospel workis reaching out to the needy people at Bellevue, Haiti?

A NICE VISIT

We were happy to have another visit from Aunt Fannie Kinght from Jamaica to tell us
all about the work overthere. TheJamaicans are doing a very fine Job in caring fortheir
own children at the Home, It is always a fun time for Aunt Fannte to come for we ex

change treats from each other's country. We also share prayer times together for each
other's work.

Here,

Darren

is

feeding
the
baby
chicks. Darren gave
his heart to the Lord

Jesus

recently

and

was baptized. Please

pray that Darren and

all of our boys will

always love and serve
the Lord.

DARREN

3"

CHRISTIANVILLE FOUNDATION, INC.

Directors

Mr and Mrs James Herget, Managing Directors

Mr Robert C. Shannon, Largo. Fla. U.S.A.
Mr. Fred W. Smith Jr. Jacksonville. Fla. U.S.A.
Mr Donald Wheeler. Orlando. Fla. U.S.A.
Mr. Salnave Desarmes, HaVti

Missionaries and Sponsoring Churches:

James Herget, First Christian Church, College Park, Ga.

Carol Herget, First Christian Church, Largo. Fla.
Ada Walker, Retired Volunteer
Address

Forwarding Agents

CHRISTIANVILLE

Mr and Mrs Don Dungan

P.O. Box 13391 A
Orlando. Fla. 32859

Secretary

Tracy Harder, British Columbia, Canada

Pron^otion

Mrand Mrs Les Lumsden. P. 0. Box812, PuntaGorda. Fla.

Mr, C. E. Shepard, Columbus, Ga.

Mr and Mrs James Aberle, Williamsville, N, Y.
Medical Advisor

Dr. Morris Schwartz. Glenham, N. Y.

Jean-Claude N. Leger. Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Editor "The Evangel" Mrs Carol Herget

Attornev

Artwork

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A LAND OF OPPOETUNITY

AN "OPEN DOOB" TO THE GOSPEL

GO YEl

Dear Friends in Christ,

In all of our thirty-one years of missionary service we have never been faced

with as tremendous an opportunity as we have with our Christianville School.

Here are 212 boys and girls ages 6 to 14, all in first grade and all eager to
leam. Here are physically hungry children now receiving nourishing meals with
meat and vegetables and good grains. They are learning the basics...how to sit
quietly in classes, how to hold a pencil and just learning how to leam.
The flag is raised each morning at 8 a.m. and after the singing of the national
anthem and prayers the children, clad in their lovely new uniforms file into
the classrooms. It is a beautiful sight!

They are absolutely precious children hungry for love and we are eager to give
it to them. Classes in Bible are included in the corriculun as well as a daily
chapel. God is providing step by step. We now have 59 Sponsors which means
that we have by faith, added the second meal to our feeding program. This is
breakfast porridge and now the children come eagerly to school by 6:30 a.m. We
began in January with the midday meal and still trust that we will gain more
Sponsors before our rice supply is finished. We raised 2000 lbs on our farm,
Beverly Bell, a first year Teen Missions kid grew up in the past three years
but retained the love she had learned for Haiti and Christianville.

She has

now dedicated 6 to 8 months toward assisting with the establishment of our

school in the roll of Principal. She is doing an excellent job, speaks French
fluently and has earned the respect of teachers, workers and children.
Clinic continues nicely ever reaching out a hand of loving care to the needy,
and life in general on our farm is progressive - a new calf, a new goat-kid,
lots of chickens, food for the school program and our boys willing to do their
chores with a smile.

Sam has the new chicken house finished with all 800

chickens in wire baskets hanging from the roof.

Pray for us as we continue to do the less exciting...the daily trips to the

dusty city to purchase supplies, taking our boys back and forth to school and
keeping the wheels of progress greased. Thank you from the depths of our
hearts for your loving gift..for Sponsor support,.for your prayers.
been so wonderful to this outreach - how we do thank God for you!

You have
May His

love and blessing fill your cup to overflowing.

Yoi^
Your faithful
faithful savants,
s
and Carol Herget

NOV

1981

THE

EmNGEL
1981

A Christian Quarterly
from the Caribbean
Vol.27

"Let ihem f-iveHtoryunto the Lord,

anddeclare hispraise in theislands" (Isaiah 42:12)

IT WAS MOTHER'S DAY

HERE'S HOW TO REACH US

BY LETTER

All funds Should be sent to Orlando. P.O. Box 13391 A, Orlando, Fla. 32859

You may continue to send notes with your gifts to Orlando. LETTERS may also
be sent to us P.O. Box 1690, Port-au-Prince. Hai'ti.
BY TELEPHONE

We are sharing an office and telephone in town. We are there only on Mon
days, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:30 until 1:30 to receive overseas or
local calls. Overseas calls can be direct dial as low as $2.50.We do not have a

phone at Christianvllle. Our office number is 20508 Haiti. Please ask the ope
rator about the time difference in Haiti.
BY CAP

Leave Port-au-Prince on Carfour Road. We are 15 miles from down town. TAP
TAP busses travel regularly to Leogane.

1/2 mi. CHRISy^ILpn

TOWN OF GRESSIER

CHRISTIANVILLE SPELLS HAPPINESS

It was a beautiful Sunday morning and we were greeted by anunusuatlylarge

crowd. The hall was packed and the children who could not fit inside were

standing outside. It was "Mother's Day. Every child had a bunch of lovely
tropical flowers and athrone was at the front covered with white. Mommy
Herget was made Mother of the Year for Christianville. In the picture above you
see two little ladies reciting a love verse and following this each group of
children who recited orsang a hymn dropped their flower gifts as they finished.

But the occasion was more than Just a Mother's Day program... this day
marked the first ofsuch a gathering in ourentire area. This was a first time for
children to learn to recite, to "dress-up" for a special occasion that was their
very own and to be recognized as real little people with a purpose and goal in

life. The hopelessness of yesteryears is slipping away and happiness is every

where.

Proud parents were there, too, and the church service that followed was a little
more meaningful than ever before. Didn't Jesus say,"a little child shall lead
them?

These are your children and our children - the hope of Christianville's

tomorrow, the foundation for aSpiritual outreach... the dawning of a new day.

WEU DONE, BEVERLY

There was great excitement on the last day of

schooi before summer break. Prizes were neat

ly stacked on the head table in the hall and

children wriggled with anxiety to have their
part on the program. But every little heart that
beat with joy that day held also its own little
sadness. It was a farewell for Beverly Beverly
who had brought them to this day, loved them,
ministered to their cuts and bruises, heard
their complaints and settled theirquarrels. The

gift was only a token - her work could not be

paid for. It was a labor of love. Beverly Bell
reached out farther than the school. She built
two dozen houses for people who had none,

gave first aid and health classes to mothers

and organized the adult literacy classes in the
evenings. And there were other things, too.
Now Beverly has returned to the U.S. to begin

her college education... we miss her and wish

her every blessing in life. She has left much
behind her at Christianville and has taken away
never-to-be-forgotten experiences and memo

ries. Christianville is building its own history of

loving-hearted people who come to serve and

to share their materialmeans with the needy. Is

it surprising that most go away feeling they

received more than they were able to give?

They speak of real values... Spiritual blessings

and growth. Christianville is proud of its total
family.

HOME FROM COLLEGE

Wayne was on his way home the day Atlanta Christian College closed for
summer. And the day after arrival in Haiti he donned his work clothes for the
summer. He had made plans - there was to be a three bedroom house with the

help of Teen Missions who would arrive a month after him. Here you see him
conferring with Sam on a building point. Wayne is a keen worker and has set

high goals. All he needs for a

challenge is to hear Sam tell
him it can't be done. Sam, an

,w

experienced builder and Wayne

will divide the leadership of the

''*/ building teams again this sum

mer. They make a good team...

and they are both aiming for

Jesus's commendation, well

done thou good and faithful

servant".

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GIBBONS JOIN CHRiSTIANVILLE CLINIC

Dick and Virginia Gibbons (pictured on front) have come to Haiti to work with us for five

monthis. This is part of their early retirement plan for service to foreign missions. They
come from Orlando, Florida and are members of the Lakeview Christian Church. It was a
happy day for us to see our clinic opened full time five days a week. Dick is a paramedic
and Virginia a nurse-supervisor from a large hospital. They are doing a tremendous work

- completely dedicated and highly efficient. During their first two months they registered
over 2000 new patients, re-organized the pharmacy and established an eye clinic in
cooperation with the Leogane Hospital. They have rushed several emergency cases to

hospitals and have gone on foot at night to remote villages to relieve suffering. No call
has been too great for the Gibbons we are proud of them and thankful for their com
mitment.

Recent gifts for the clinic include an excellent microscope for our lab, given by Less and
Bess Lumsden, Elizabethton, Tenn. We now have most of our lab equipment for com

mon testing, lacking only two centrifuges, The U.S. government works through four
agencies in Haiti to distribute surplus food and supplies. Two of them help us CARE
with food and CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES with drugs. Below you see Mr. Constant
Auguste of C.R.S. giving "

the list of drugs to be col

lected to our Dr. Kesly
Marc. Other supplies have
been coming from several
of our friends in the U.S.
Funds for the clinic are ur

gently needed for staff sa

laries and supplies pruchased here in Haiti. We

appreciate your gifts and

care for our needy.

Herb Swearingen upon retiring from a long and success

ful ministry visited our Home in Jamaica and lost his

heart to our boys. He and his w/ife Norma returned to the
U.S. with a desire to spend their retirement raising funds

to

support

our children.

After a few speaking

engagements and one booth at a

North American

Christian Convention, Herb was called home to be with

the Lord. Norma suffered a deep loss and in her grief

wanted a memorial for him., something for our boys.
Shortly afterward we moved to Haiti and Norma trans
ferred to Haiti the fund that had already been started.
Norma understood the difficulties for our children here

with a lack of recreation and friends and so responded

quickly to the plan for a lovely play-yard and garden for
the boys.

The Webber Street Cr

Here you see some of the results of the plan. There is a

table tennis board, tables for puzzles and games, a 2 foot
deep wading and fountain pool which serves the boys
well for "Cooling off and a covered area for rainy time
play and outdoor suppers. The first idea for a swimming

pool was disgarded when we found how expensive the

upkeep would be. The house is U-shaped and the court
yard is closed at the outside with a stone wall at the

edge of a hillside dropoff, making the courtyard com

pletely hidden from the outside world. It is a happiness
place for our family and also a joy to share it with our
visiting friends who come to help us in this work. Yes,
we are thankful for an oasis in this extremely hot coastal
area where we have so little contact with others of like

mind and purpose.

urch of Christ, Urbana, III., rallied

the Primary and Junior boys and

IjOO for the memorial. They had car

id many personal sacrifices. They

I and especially Wayne whom they

iny boy many years before. Now

f their work and know that the

jaringen will include them. We are

; church, their wonderful children

Ject, Mrs. Fran Sanford. We are

Swearingen family who all had a

CHRISTIANVILLE PRESENTATION AVAILABLE

Don and Virginia Dugan are tremendously Involved in Christlanville's outreach

both in Haiti and in the U.S. There is a real need for our North American Christians

to feel the pulse of the mission field, to know what it means to spread the Gospel
in this land of Haiti. We as missionaries have been unable to visit churches as we

would have liked over the years but now God has provided these very special ser

vants to speak for us. They will be happy to visit your church and present our
work. We have had several most complimentary reports from churches where they
have visited. Let us hold them up in prayer as they tell the beautiful story of
Christianville.

Would you and your church or mission group invite them to visit you? The
Dugans have made this their ministry and are anxious to speed the word of life
on its way. Invite them today.

Mr and Mrs Don Dugan

P.O. 60x13391 A

Orlando, Florida 32859

AROUND CHRISTIANVILLE

Among our many visitors in recent months were Less and Bess Lumsden who
spent a week of fellowship and preparation of a new set of slides for their promo
tional work for Christianville. Our family always enjoys their annual visit.
We also welcomed Professors Seth Wilson and Gordon Clymer from Ozark Bible
College. Mrs Bryan (Ruble) Bell came for a week in June, visiting her daughter
Beverly and learning the highlights of Haitian culture. Her heart was touched by
our needy Haitians and by our own needs to improve our efficiency in working
with them. Her parting gift in addition to hundreds of dollars in school supplies,
sponsorship of six children and support to the general work was $5000.00 for the
roof on the upstairs of our home where we are building dormitory rooms for
visiting work teams and staff rooms. We are thankful for each one of you who has
shared with us so that the Living Word will bring light and hope to those in
darkness.

This child may never go to school or learn to

read or write. He is one of thousands of Haiti's
children

need.

Chfistianville has begun a total program of aid

for these desperately needy boys and girls.
includes

education,

medical

assistance,

school clothing, warm nourishing meals and

Spiritual guidance.

Our Sponsorship Program needs you. A pledge

of $20.00 a month will show your love to your
special child. You may write to your child and
your tetters will be answered.

Open yourheart andwritetous today. A child is

waiting for you to share your love.

Complete the coupon below and we will send you a picture and information
about a special child on our waiting list. You can then decide if you would like
to join our Christianville Sponsorship Family.

CHRISTIANVILLE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

P.O. Box 13391 A

Orlando, Florida 32859

I 11 want to sponsor a needy |

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If I decideto sponsorthe child, 1will send my first monthly support of $20.00 or return the
material to you.

11 have already decided. My first supportcheck isenclosed. Please send a picture of my

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ADDRESS.

CHRISTIANVILLE
JUNIOR

BUSY SUMMER HOLIDAYS

As young missionaries, our boys find lots of jobs

Christianviile to l<eep them busy.
Sometimes you will find them in the kitchen
helping with the cooking or dishes, sometimes
feeding the chickens and gathering eggs and
other times helping the workmen with small jobs
on the building. They are useful and are ready to
greet Teen Missions and help them for the sum
mer weeks as well as enjoying the fun with them.
around

There are days when they go to town with Mom or

Dad to help with shopping... and of course have a
hamburger and ice cream cone as well.

Each year they are getting a little bigger and a lit

tle more helpful. Frankie at 16 is showing great
signs of responsibility and works with a willing
heart. One job the smaller guys can do is to bag up
food for the needy. At the picture below you see them putting up two hundred
bags of oats and milk powder one for each school child to take home to his
parents and brothers and sisters. That was a fun day with a treat afterwards.

Please remember to pray for our young missionaries - they have problems just as
all of us do but they are learning to pray and sing their troubles away as we gather

each night for family prayer and Bible study time.

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CHRISTIANVILLE FOUNDATION, INC.

Directors

Mr and Mrs James Herget, Managing Directors

Mr Robert C. Shannon, Largo, Fla. U.S.A.
Mr. Fred W. Smith Jr, Jacksonville. Fla. U.S.A,
Mr Donald Wheeler, Orlando. Fla, U.S.A.
Mr. Salnave Desarmes, Haiti

Missionaries and Sponsoring Churches:

James Herget, First Christian Church, College Park, Ga.
Carol Herget, First Christian Church, Largo, Fla,
Ada Walker, Retired Volunteer
Address

Forwarding Agents

CHRJSTIANVILLE

Mr and Mrs Don Dungan

P.O. Box 13391 A

Orlando, Fla. 32659

Secretary
Promotion

Medical Advisor

Tracy Harder, British Columbia, Canada

Mr and Mrs Les Lumsden. P, O. Box 812, Punta Gorda, Fla.
Mr, C. E. Shepard. Columbus. Ga.
Mr and Mrs James Aberle, Williamsville. N. Y.
Dr. Morris Schwartz, Glenham, N. Y,

Attorney

Jean-Claude N, Leger. Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Editor <iThe Evangel" Mrs Carol Herget

Artwork

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Mail to Haiti

P, 0, Box 1690, Port-au-Prince, Haiti

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Dear Friends,

life at Christianville is full of the joy of the Lord and busy

day anci night. The last one to bed alrost meets the first ri
ser! Here arc sonie activities this month, ^^'atch the numbers.
I

1.

Dick Virginia Gibbons, our now Nurse and Paranredic arrived

April 30th to spend five iponths operating our Clinic.

&
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2.

Die has his hands full organizing drugs that were still in
storage and driving serious cases to Leogane Hospital.
Virginia has little time to relax for her day is full Hnis-

3.

toring to the many sick folks pouring into the Clinic.

4.

Christianville School iparches on.

sweet.

Chapel Hour is especially /O

The children sing beautifully and say a firm ' airen"

to most of the Pastor's admonishments.

5.

ADULT LITER^.CY CLASSES have been started!

step of progress.

This is another

Beverly Bell has coordinated the classes

and the first enrolment was 31.

6.

Tracy has her hands full,..full of typewritter keys as she

works on the Sponsorship letters. We rejoice in the loving
care of our Sponsorship Family now reaching out to nearly

half of our children.

7.

//

It promises bright hope for tomorrow.

Grandma continues to be helpful around the hone, drying

dishes, rending clothes,..she was 84 in April.

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* Wayne arrived hone from Atlanta Christian College May 8th

and was really h-ppy to be here, Ke had a good term's work

and is already 'swallowed up" in the work here.

9.

He has set out with his tool box and a huge smile, ready tc
prepare for and lead the summer work program with Teen
Missions. He is already a young eager missionary.

10. Sar;> is steadily carrying his work load and this week is
building shelvcr :
in the Clinic.

11. Jim sees that supplies keep rolling in from Port au Prince:
cement blocks, steel, lumber and food staples.
12. Carol divides her time between office and kitchen recently
because

Auntie" has been sick.

13. The boys are busy with school, chores and kite flying,
is fun making their own kites.

It

14. We have been blessed with visitors. Our whole staff enjoys
them. Recently we had Jim ^ Ernestine Aberle, Less 5 Hess

Lumsden, Mrs. Bryan Bell and daughter Varbnra, (Our Keverly*s

family), Betty Hamilton, Joe
Linda Garran,of American Reha*"}-..

7.

bilitation Ministry, 6 Dr. Bruce 6 Penny Records.

TMAWKS

To each of ycu we say a very special thank you for your continualj
care and helpfulness to vs here at Christianville in Haiti.

Iif^iis love,^
Jim and Carol Hergct

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From Jim and Carol Merget

P. O. Boxl3391A

Orlando, FL

32859

Dear Friends,

MINISTRY We were at the river ivaiting when the crowd came

OF

down the path singinp praises to the Lord. There

were Fore than two hundred,.?, mixture of Christ
ians, seekers and the curious.

TliE

Gathered now on

the banks of the water we watched as three men and two women were

buried with our Lord in baptism.

iVORD

It was a tine of praise and hap

piness. One Christian mother wept with joy as she watched her daughter
obey the Lord. The grandchild was in her arms. Yes, the ministry of
the Word goes on daily, weekly at Christianville and God is blessing.
Church attendance has kept a good average of 150 in recent weeks,
Bible classes are held in the evenings and each morning there is a
prayer meeting at 4:30 a.m.

MINISTRY

OF

Little Wilner was rushed to the hospital - Nurse Gibbons said we might
save his life. But a week later the hospital car delivered his tiny body

to our door.

His mother came for him and sat on the ground and wept;

cry was, "'If only I had been a Cliristian my baby would not have died."

HEALING

Her
IVe

told her that if she would becomc a Christian she would see her baby again.
The following Sunday she canie to church and went forward to accept the Lord
Jesus as her Saviour. Alongside of her knelt another rother who had lost
her little boy the sare wr.y. Our clinic had sent him to the hospital, too,

but it was too late. In spite of losses, our clinic had blessed hundreds
of people with healing..a ninistry of healing first to the body and then
to the hearts cf men.

Praise the Lord!

MINISTRY

GOOD NEWS!

TO

on opening day August 10th. Our entire staff is excited about it.
During their six weeks vncatitn we are holding VBS followed by lunch.

HL'NGRY

children love the puppet shows done by Teen Missions (Yes, they are
here again! and arc memorizing Scripture verses, learning songs

MINDS

We have voted to increase our school enrolment to 300 children

and enjoying every rr.inute of it. Adult literacy classes

continue with reading the Bible as the goal. Classes are
opened with hymns and prayers,

iiellevue Church had a beautiful dedication.

curried goat to 300 people.

V.e served rice and

Bob Pevoe brought the message and

announced his new work some 12 miles we^t of F*ellevue. This gives
us three churches south of Port au Prince and we hnve already

begun a fine fellowship.

V>'e need you. We need more school Sponsors. V'e need
your prayers! Thank you for caring..through
letters, gifts and encouragement.

VJe love you

in the Lord.

Yours faithfully serving.

CHRISTIANVILLE FOUNDATION INC.

The

AUG 2 7 1981

AbOUT CHHISTIANVILLE...HAITI
August 18, 1981

Dear Friends,

Tritst-^hrr

Congressman Dixon from California^ honored

Christianville with a fine visit last-week.

lean not to thine own vndersi^ndixig^

V:ith him

came the AF.erican Ambassador and some 30 Government people

oth from the U.S. and Haiti. We had been chosen as an example of the good that

comes trom U.S. gifts to foreign countries. You will remember the USAID s^SOOO
we received for our water well and that we use CARE food daily in our school,
oi 3 years ofextremely
generous
in questions
his praise indicated
for what keen
had been
accomplished
in
oniy
work. His
numerous
interest
and concern

clinic,
underway example
for the of
newwhat
lab, American/
an eye clinic
and the dental? room. andThebusy
Gibbons
wereplans
an excellent
Canadian volunteers mean to Haiti.
iie viewed the school with like enthusiasm, examining the children's work and expressing
his joy over seeing the good food being prepared in the
kitchen.

He saw and praised our two new homes, our cattle, and the
water system.

It was a most encouraging 45 m.inutes for

your missionaries. As the convoy of "limousines" drove away

Jim and I stood in the road together and thanked God for
this pleasant time.

Vie have rendered unto Caesar...

God blesQ our Amevioa!

Quite some time ago I finished five chapters of the book I want to
decided to call it "Tears of Joy"..for it seems my life has had so
But only a stone would not shed tears at the dozens of

write,

I had

many of them.

children that chased down the road after my c ir to the

house gate where I stepped. Thoy swarmed around me with
the most beautiful little faces all smiling and saying.
Oh, Mciumy Herget, we ate! we ate! - our tummies are fulll
Oh. thank you Mommy Herget..We ate! It was the middle of

'i

the first week of school for 100 new children and they had
just left the dining hall. Right now I have stopped to

cry - I can't even find words to try and make you see this

picture of hungry, hungry children so happy with a plate of

dinner! Oh, may God bless you for helping us to help them!
There is so much to tell you,..

Their prayer of thanks is real

Wayne has been home from Atlanta Christian college and has

done an outstanding job, "Teen Mission kids" were very special agai^^'this year and
Wayne took over the leadership of building a three bedroom house with their help.
Sam stood by to aid in tight spcts and then led his group in all of the other jobs
they did. They built a second public water fountain, painted the Clinic and school,
built, a new store room which is also a back porch room on top for our kitchen,
septic tanks, and dug new water lines. Sam and Wayne also prepared the deck
ing fcr half the section for the new dormitory rooms on top of our house for visiting

work teams throughout the year.

It is now poured and ready for the other half.

Teen Missions has made another great contribution

in this their fourth year with us. It would be so

niwe if some of our own young people could join the

Haiti team next year anc come to help us.

Jir- has divided his time with preaching and teaching

for both our English services and the Haitian, and
providing building supplies from town. This is a huge
job when the work crews are busy!

IVhere do we even begin to say thank you? Our income has kept pace with our needs and

surely God knew and provided. How thankful we are. Please pray for our new children
and the need for c.ore sponsors. Ke must continue feeding them! If you can't
sponsor a child, can you lielp find a sponsor? Just tell them about our precious
little ones and their need. May the Lord riclily bless you..we thank Him for you.
In Christian love,

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THE

E'WNC.EL
1981
A Christian Quarterly
from the Caribbean

VOL.27

' 'Lei ifieiii fiive nlory unw the Lord,

and declare his praise in the islands" (Isaiah 42:12}

TEEN MISSIONS INTERNATIONAL BROUGHT SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS TO

CHRISTIANVILLE WITH THEIR 1981 TEAM.

HERE'S HOW TO REACH US

BY LETTER

All funds should be sent to Orlando, P.O. Box 13391 A, Orlando. Fla. 32859

You may continue to send notes with your gifts to Orlando. LETTERS may also
be sent to us P.O. Box 1690, Port-au-Prince. Haiti.
BYTELEPHONE

We are sharing an office and telephone in town. We are there only on Ivlondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:30 until 1:30 to receive overseas or
local calls. Overseas calls can be direct dial as low as $2.50. We do not have a
phone at Ohristianville. Our office number is 20508 Haiti. Please ask the ope
rator about the time difference in Haiti.
BY CAR

Leave Port-au-Prince on Carfour Road. We are 15 miles from down town. TAP

TAP busses travel regularly to Leogane.

1/2

To Leogane

Carfour Rd.
TOWN OF GRESSIER

Police Station
Turn Left

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CONGRESSIONAL VISIT

Congressman Julian Dixon from California visited Haiti in August. One of the pur
posesof histrip wasto view some of the work that had been accomplished through
use of U.S.A.I.D. funds. Christianville had received a grant of $3000.00 from U.S.A.I.D.

to assist with the drilling of our water well and piping water to two public fountains
for our needy neighbors.

We were pleased that we had been chosen for a visit from our congressman to see

an example of the good that can be accomplished by private organisations through

U.S.A.I.D.'s investments.

Mr. Dixonarrived at nine a. m. and spent nearly an hour with us viewing our work in
the Clinic which at the time was filled with patients, viewing the school with 200
children in attendance and inspecting the public water fountains. He was en
thusiastic. His numerous questions showed a deep concern for the work being done
and his praise of the entire program was more than generous. In the kitchen he
praised the cooks and in the classrooms he praised the chiidrens' work.

Not only was Mr Dixon pleased to know that the U.S.A.I.D. program had helped us
give good waterto the people but also that Title II foods through CARE were being
put to good use in our school. We learned later that he referred to his pleasure with
Christianville over and over throughout the day. And we were pleased to know that
the U. S. Government encourages its giving to private organisations. We take our
responsibility seriously and use U.S. grant funds to the best of our ability.

Visiting with the Congressman wereour american Ambassador to Haiti, Mr. Ernest
H. Preeg and other government officials both of the U.S. and of Haiti. (Cover picture:
Mr. Dixon left, Mr Preeg)This was one of those happiness days for your missionaires
for in spite of the fact that we have spent over 30 years outside of our country we are
still devoted Americans. Our prayer is that America will always hold to its dedication
of assistance to the needy of the world. It is God's will.

IN MEMORIAM

Dr. Morris Schwartz, Medical advisor for Christianvilie ciinic passed from this life on

September 17.1981. He suffered a heart attack. He leaves behind hundreds of people

in Haiti who had learned to love and appreciate him on his three annual visits. He
worked untiringly all through the days and when there were still a few dozen patients

left after dark he worked by flashlight. These were days before the Clinic building
was completed. In addition to his work hesent regular monthly supplies ofdrugs and
equipment for the clinic. He felt the need of our people and always included in his
shipments were lovely clothes for them.

Dr. Schwartz had a warm loving heart for ourChristianvilie family as well. No one
was left out. There were medications for any need, special foods that could not be
purchased here, screens for all the windows of the mission home and countless
other thoughtful gifts. We have lost a wonderful friend and co-worker but we will
always be grateful for the monument of love he made for himself in Haiti.
We extend to his family our most sincere sympathy.

Themonths between May and October saw the greatest progress for Christianvilie

Clinic in its short history. Dick and Virginia Gibbons registered 5000 new patients in
addition to nearly 3000 already registered. Or Schwartz worked with them during his
May visit and the Gibbons re
ported that he had been a tre

mendous help to them, taking

time to teach them techniques
that proved most beneficial.
The

Gibbons

fulfilled

their

pledge of five months work and

we will be praying that they will

find it possible to return next

year for another period. We

thank God for the excellent
work they did.

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ANOTHER GREAT SUMMER

"There they are!"

A shout went up when we glimpsed our '01 Teen

Missions Team at the airport... clad in their workboots with tools and provisions in hand. Our boys
of course took notice right away that every girl on
the team was pretty. Our staff noticed the smiles

of joy that promised a dedicated happy summer's

work for the Lord in the Haiti vineyard.

There was progress this year in sleeping quarters for onlya few tents were used for
sick bays and guard posts. The school building made excellent dorm rooms and
provided kitchen facilities. But the same pioneer spirit that marks a Teen Missioner
was there. Kids were just as willing as ever to dig the earth, lay blocks and push
wheelbarrows. Girls mixed cement and sawed lumber right along with the guys.

It was a great summer!

There were numerous jobs accomplished... the

building of a there bedroom house, walls up

and roof forms with steel complete and ready
for cement, a storeroom built with steps

leading to the kitchen, a new public water foun

tain and underground pipes leading water to it,
painting in the school and clinic and a septic
tank made forthe new house.
The sun was hot.

Kids came from as far away as Alaska and

Canada and were unacustomed to the heat of

Haiti. But they smiled through.

Here are two of our leaders; Diane Hill from

Alaska and Gary Skelton from Kansas. They

were hard workers and Spiritual giants. Yes,
Teen Missions did it again and we thank God
for meeting our needs through them.

For we are

Laborers

Together
with God.
/ Cor. 3:9

You don't have to wonder If a Job is too tough for a

Teen Missioner.

Just let him see It and he wili ask for a tool.

He will goat it.

That's because he has been well trained at Boot
Camp and his work is dedicated to the Lord.

The house reached 1i

is now ready for lumt

One saws the poles to the right length and the other
puts them into place. They firm up the roof platform
that holds the steel and cement. Some tie steel while

others dig the earth. And there are enough jobs to

keep the whole crew of thirty-five busy

"TEEN MISSIONS"

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Means hundreds of young Missionaries

trained and ready for Summer work on
the Mission fields of the world.

The new mission staff was the big project this year
and the Teens did a terrific job in getting it up.
And the spirit of the kids is so good. Somehow
Christianville belongs to every oneof them.

But the summer is not all labor for there are many
Spiritual lessons to learn; Scripture verses a plenty to
memorize and Bible stories to be told to the school
children.

Yes, Christianville is home to each guy and gal and at

the end there are tears of goodbye followed by letters
tis stage in three weeks and it

>er and steel on the roof.

that say "I miss you all so much".

There was always an extra hand available for a

rush job in the office or for some baking to be

done in the mission kitchen for those hungry boys
on vacation. Some teens varnished furniture when

rains kept them inside.

When the time was over we fully realized the great

blessing of the Lord on Christianville. We had

made another big step forward and God was pro

viding in a wonderful way. Teen Mission kids not
only work but their committment includes giving
toward the mission they work with. Teen Missions
sent us $3000.00 toward the mission staff house.

We are deeply grateful for their gift and for the

fourth successful summer with a team. Join us in

prayer for this worthy organisation dedicated to

missions.

f
PRESSING ON

The days were noticeably quiet when the T. M.

kids left but we bound together our little crew
of workers and faced the fall challenge. Jim

took over the job removing roof structure boar

ds, Sam took a 6 week break to visit his home In
Canada, and Carol prepared the boys for
school. Tracy's break is planned for Christmas
at her Canadian home.

IN YOUR PRAYERS

Please remember our Wayne and Robert attending Atlanta Christian College and

their needs; a coming evangelistic seminar in January with Bob DeVoe of Lifeline
Christian Mission leading and the needs for the completion of our new mission
home.

Also, our desire for a music department for Christianville School. We need in

struments: Clarinets, Trumpets, Flutes, Violins... any useful orchastra piece. They
should be sent to our Orlando address, not to Haiti direct.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SPONSORSHIP FAMILY

Joy fillsour hearts on this Birthday of our Sponsorship Family. After just one year we
have 140 Sponsors for our children. This means we have been able to feed our

children, educate them, give them Spiritual and medical help and lots of love.

The need is still urgent. There are 160 children in our school without this special
help... children who hunger for your love and concern.
As a birthday present for Christianville School we

are asking you to pray for two things :

1. That each Sponsor try to find at least one other

2. For the gift of wisdon, spiritual guidance,

patience, and increasing love, for all of our
Christianville School Management and Staff for

the coming year.

Thank you for your love through letters, prayers

and gifts. It's been a wonderful year! God bless

you!

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CHRISTIANVILLE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

P.O. Box 13391 A

Orlando, Florida 32859

I ll want to sponsor a needy j

j Boy |

| Girl, at $20.00 amonth. Please send me a

photograph and information packetintroducing me to a specific child.

If I decideto sponsorthe child, 1willsendmy first monthlysupport of $20.00 or return the

material to you.

I 11 have already decided. My first support check is enclosed. Please send apicture ofmy
chUd.

ADDRESS.

CHRISTIANVILLE

CHRISTIANVILLE
JUNIOR

CLINIQUE

TWINS THEY ARE

Yes, twin girls and just as darling little girls as you

would ever want to see. Here Mommy Herget and
Virginia Gibbons have them in the clinic giving them
their first bath in baby oil. They are twenty minutes
old. After the bath they got presents from the clinic;
blankets, gowns, and some baby bottles.
Boys and girls, all of us like happy stories... the kind
with a lovely princess and prince and they live happily
ever after. But in Haiti we have many many unhappy
stories. This is one. The mother of these twin babies

died when they borr.. They could not get help for her.
It was a Sunday and there was no Doctor.

Will you pray with us that we will find a nice Christian

home for the twins? We are seeing that they have

enough milk and care but they need a new Mommy

and Daddy to love them.

Bub

Buckley (right) from

Fullerton, Calif, spent most

of the summer working with

Christianville. He hopes to
be a missionary doctor.

GOODBYE FOR AWHILE

Our boys enjoyed their big brother being

home with them this summer. Wayne en
joyed being with them, too. There was

lots and lots of work to be done but they

also swam together, played together and
learned lots of lessons together. Their
hearts were all sad when the time came

for Wayne to go back to Bible College.

Wayne and Darren

Here you see him with Darren on his last night at home when we had a lovely pizza
dinner for him. Now, the boys realiy liked that!
Wayne was also very busy on the Lord's Day with church activities. He interpreted for
visiting speakers, went calling with the members and did some speaking himself. On
his last Sunday he was called to the front where the Pastor and Deacons prayed for
him and his future work in Bible College. The church will miss Wayne..

PURE GOOD WATER

This new fountain is three tenths of a mile

from the big tank under our house. Wayne

installed the faucets after the Teen Mission

kids laid pipe for it and built the fountain. It

was in use before the cement was fully dry.
Now it is plastered with a nice foundation
around it so that it doesn't make a

mud

hole, our people are very happy to have it

and our children are not being sick so often
for the water is pure and good. The children
come with big pots, fill them and carry them
home on their heads.

CHRISTIANVILLE FOUNDATION, INC.

Directors

Mr and Mrs James Herget. Managing Directors

Mr Robert C. Shannon, Largo, Fla. U.S.A.
Mr. Fred W. Smith Jr. Jacksonville. Fla. U.S.A.
Mr Donald Wheeler, Orlando, Fla. U.S.A.
Mr, Salnave Desarmes, Haiti

Missionaries and Sponsoring Churches:

James Herget, First Christian Church, College Park. Ga.

Carol Herget. First Christian Church, Largo, Fla.
Ada Walker. Retired Volunteer

Kay Darby, Christian Church, Hammond, In.

Address

CHRISTIANVILLE

Forwarding Agents

MrandMrs Don Dugan

P.O. Box 13391 A

Orlando, FIs. 32859

Secretary

Tracy Harder, British Columbia, Canada

Mr and Mrs Les Lumsden. P. 0. Box 812. PuntaGorda. Fla.

Mr. C. E, Shepard, Columbus, Ga.
Mr and Mrs James Aberle, Williamsville. N. Y.
Jean-Claude N. Leger, Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Attorney
Editor "The Evangel Mrs Carol Herget
Jere Brady
Art Work
Promotion

Mail to Haiti

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Dear Frie7-.ub =

2 1981

October i981

Your 'feast-' of letters these past two months have encouraged

uuv hearts.

Thank you for taking the time to write.

We

share with you yoiir own joys, your problems and your Spiritiial attainraentG. iicw good it is to have this fellowship in

mxSm

the farily of God!

Oui school children have received blessing upon blessing with

your help.

Good food continues to pour out of the school

kitcher and once gaunt littls faces are looking rosey and
fu^i. A visito: recently commented.. "Their eyes are so

bright. ..I don'v, know when I have seen Haitian children look-

xpg like

Praise the Lord! 'Ve have been able to pur-

cha.^e good lock:^ and school supplies that will enhance educa

tion and new unifor:ns v^ill arrive soon from the factory,
Sev-'ing cln:T3e:^ src co begin shortly and our gift of 5 sewing
machines will be in use.

Men.;ral funds

ujed in the school program as well as

Sponsor funds and so our need continues tor more Sponsors,

Please keep this in your

prayers.

Good news for the clinic is ^ust anea::, i^y D/cus of Hammond, Ind. is making plans* to

joan us as Nurse and Clinic svperviscr. Please pray with us that she will gain the
balance of her support in time to arx-ive by early November.

A note of deep sadni^;ss coneii; biis month wicb. vuc passing of Dr. Morris Schwartz. Ke
have lost a gooa friend...a friend oi:' the needy in Haiti. As you know. Dr. Schwartz

has been coming to Haiti three tines a ye^.r avd has also been contributing steadily to
the clinic and work in general. Anc with Oijr ovrn sadness wo extend sympathy to his

family.

All of ChristianviHc will irdss our dear Doctor.

The church continues nicely with a well stabilised attendance. tVe have been visiting
Eellevue and Grand Goavc churches lately and have ^oint plans with Bob DeVoe and
Lifeline Christian Missior. to evangelize t'lpse two churches with Christianville.

Bc^

DeVoe is sponsored by churches in th."; ColuT".bu5, 0. area and is doing an excellent job
in recent months establishing a school, and church at Grand Goave. K'e have enjoyed
fellowship with them a? they iLavc trtadfi their ''home" with us while establishing their
V70rk and until they cari come to tha field full time,

Thoy come to Haiti for several

weeks at a tiire.

Building projects continue and fan.i lends are being planted,

and covet your continued prayers. Tiiank you tor youv ;:lft this
month that comes to speed the work along. We are gr:teful for
your love and prayers.

God bless you.

x5 e ye steadfast T
unmoveable, alwa.
<,

abounding in the

s in His l^e.

work of the Lord.

and Carol Herget

I Cor. 15:58

FOR CliKISTMiVS

Would your class or r.nssion group liku to help with our Ciaiatmas neeas again this
year?

Here arc 50-:c sugj^estions.

Yci?. can either collect a box of items and send them

to the Dugans in OrXando, or send the money to them to purchase items and save the
postage.

Dugans are ccrj.ni;.: to Haiti for Thanksgiving and will bring anything that

reaches them ir: tir.e.

P.O. Box 13391A, Orlaiido, FL

32859

Scotch tape

Instant rn-'ished potatoes

135 black f' wh^.te film

pot cleancrs

socks

bouillon cubes

felt tip pens

baking powder

notebooks

dried yeast

seasoned salt

dish raes

cake :.',ji.vc..

toothpaste
Kocl A.id (without sugar)
colored threads raisops, dried mixed fruits
icing sugar for cakes
needles
i'aterial ends for sowing class deodorants
elastic
boys s'liirts all sizes
small light weight gifts for children

H Ap
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DEC .71981

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Dear Friends,

Ke have reached a phenomenal milestone in the progress of our work in Haiti.

This is the completion of a year of Sponsor support for the children of

--'TV

Christianville School...a first birthday for our wonderful Sponsorship Fairily,

iVe love that Faicily feeling about it all. You have truly been a family to
us and to our children. Oh, how we wish you could look into the faces

of these little ones and see the change that has comel It is such a beauti

ful change..little cheeks plunp and eyes bright, little bodies are filling
out and minds nave become alert. On the playfield there is energy every
where!

They are healthy and active - just full of life.

They are your children and ours and we thank God for every moment of this
year that has brought about such a marvelous change. Our Family Birthday is
a happy one and we f^'ongratulate you on the promptness of your pledges and the
generous love you have shown in letters and extra gi fts from those who have
found it possible.

This Birthday is also a challenge. There are still 150 children not spon

sored... 150 who need that touch of love that will help them to know someone

cares.

Our challenge to you is this:

We would like to ask each Sponsor to try and find one

friend who would be willing to sponsor a child.

We

are enclosing a form for you to use and we ask that you prayerfully seek
Ke want other members in our "Family" who

the( Lord's guidance in this.

really care, as you do.

TTiank you for tjie good help that has already begun coming in.. .materials for

the sewing classes, Christmas gifts of money to help us purchase a little gift

for each child, and some gifts from your own town. May Cod bless you for all
you have done this year.

Pray for us as we begin a new year for our school in January.

It is the

most thrilling project we have been involved in throughout our 32 years of

missionary service.

Praise the Lord for his goodness in providing.

have a blessed and wonderful season.

With love in Chr^t Jesus,

JiE^t, Carol, Sam, Tracy, Grandma and tlie boys

SmiovCi- 6je^ IOiaIuA1981

BELOVED

FRIENDS,

Vie arc thinking of you today because it is Christmas.

Vic wish you happiness today and every day.

^Vhatever good comes to you will make us glad and if God sends hard places

please share them with us so we can bear you up in prayer as you do us.
"CHRISTMAS

C hrist

IN

OUR HEARTS"

The hope of our efforts, the rock of our faith, comfort in sorrow
and the joy of our commitment.

Wealth

Praise His Name!

We rejoice in the fresh look of health that we see on the faces

of our children after a year of care.

n emembrance

Day after day you are remembered in the course of our busy
schedule. How good it is to know that we are caring together...
remembering each other with joy.

I mmersion

Immersed in baptism, immersed in His love. We witnessed five

more, adults baptised into Christ this past month.

S haring

Once her little tin plate was empty and nothing mattered cxcept
the gnawing pain of hunger. Now our plates are half full - and
hers is full. And there is joy.

T hanksgiving otherhood

is a circle. Our children are thankful, our sick neighbors are

thankful, we are thankful for you and you are thankful for the
privilege of sharing. The circle is beautiful.
"He maketh the barren woman to keep house and to be a joyful
mother of children.'' Ps. 113:9.

Christmas in our home reminds

us of former joys, of the blessed years of parenthood to 57

children. Now our fam.ily has nine boys and there's Tony and
Angela, too.

And there is joy in the hearts of Mom and Dad.

A ssurance

of God's continual provision, of His daily walk with us, of His

promises coming true continually. We work with confidence.

S atisfaction

l/e cannot number the blessinj^s. C.'o learned long age to be con
tent with what we had, and now, truly our "cup runneth over,"

Will you join cur family at Christmas dinner in singing "Happy

Birthday Dear Jesus?
Christmas love to you.

Jim
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^nd

Carol Herfet

CHRISTIANVILLE FOUNDATION INC. -P.O. BOX 13391 A - ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32859

^PR 5 198Z
j

THE
Emi^GEL
A Christian Quarterly
from the Caribbean

"Let them give glory unto the Lord,

and declare his praise in (he islands'' fIsaiah 42:12)

MEET KAY DYCUS

Kay Dycus comes to us from Hammond, In
diana. She is our Nurse who heads up the work

of our Medical Clinic. She comes highiy

qualified with a B.S. in Nursing and additional
education as a Family Nurse Practitioner, and
recommended by Southside Christian Church
in Munster, Ind.

Kay is dedicated to the Lord and His service for

the needy. Her plans are to establish our own

lab here in the clinic and also to lead in a new

health program. Kay is an untiring worl<er and

her service in this difficult field is appreciated.
Keep Kay in your prayers.

(Cover: Milligan students gather each evening for family prayers and praise. The
piano is a beautiful gift from Tracy's parents, fvir and Mrs Peter Harder. Tracy is
our secretary).

HERE'S HOW TO REACH US

BY LETTER

All funds should be sent to Orlando, P.O. Box 13391 A, Orlando, Fla. 32859 You
may continue to send notes with your gifts to Orlando. LETTERS may also be sent
to us P.O. Box 1690, Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
BYTELEPHONE

We are sharing an office and telephone in town. We are there only on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays form 12:30 until 1:30 to receive overseas or local calls.

Overseas calls can be direct dial as low as $2.50. We do not have a phone at
Christianvilie. Our office number is 20508 - Haiti. Please ask the operator about
the time difference in Haiti.
BY CAR

Leave Port-au-Prince on Carrefour Road. We are 17 miles from down town. TAP
Tap busses travel regularly to Leogane.

1/2 ml, CHRIS^AiVIL^

To Leogane

Carfour Rd,

V.S.N. Police Station

TOWN OF GRESSIER

Turn Left

WHY DO THEY KEEP COMING ?

Several of the Milligan Team 81-82 had already been to Christianvitle. This made
the reunion at the airport an exciting one, yes, with hugs and kisses and everyone
talking at once - a family sort of thing.

But why do they keep coming? There are good reasons for not coming back.
Christmas holidays are an excellent time for earning much needed cash for
school. The work is hard and most of it in the hot sun. And not only do you forfeit

the potential of earning money but here you are spending what you do have on air
fare and groceries. It doesn't add up, really. Unless.
Unless you get down to the nitty-gritty and search for the answers.
So let's search.

First, there is a certain dedication that is a part of most Christian College young

people...in fact of most Christians. This often accompanies a drive to be busy

about the Father's business." A work jaunt to a foreign field gives a good feeling
of a job well done. Then too, once they come they lose a little of themselves and
become a part of the work. They return home different people, people with a
broader outlook; a deeper sense of compassion and a definite urge to return and
do something about the need.
They know they are welcome at Christianville.

They know that there is a place to serve, a work to do and it involves anyone who is
willing to fall into the assembly line and be used of the Master.
It is His work...for His children.

Last but not least, there are emotional attachments. A little child winds himself
around a willing heart and there you have it. The attachment is not broken.
It beacons one to return;

To work again to make life better for that little one;

To make life better for anyone.

But it all sums up in a deeper reason - a desire to share the message of Jesus and
His wonderful salvation.

A MESSAGE FOR YOU

It was good to be back at Christianville! This was

my second trip to Haiti with the group from

fvliliigan College and I was glad to be back. I was
amazed by how much Christianville had grown in
one short year. The school we helped finish last
year was in full operation with 320 children. I
remember helping with the opening day of school
and I couldn't believe the changes in the children.
Their orange hair was turning black again, their
eyes were shining and you could see their eager
ness to learn. Last year I lost my heart to
Christianville and the children and became a

member of the Sponsorship Program. I could see

that the money I had been sending each month for
my child was being put to good use. The children
were being fed each day and they were learning,
not only school lessons but they were learning
about Jesus. They knew so many songs and were
always willing to sing for us. It lifted my heart to
see such changes in the children in one short year
because of faith in God and the Sponsorship
Program.
Theresa Messimer

Milligan College, Tenn.

PAPER WORKSHOP
There's always a good office-hand in every team
and Debbie was willing to fill the gap this trip.
News letters and receipts often show the han
diwork of many loving workers. The office is an
excellent place for volunteers for the circle of

work never ends. It's the second most important

place of contact with our friends the first is in our

prayers of thanksgiving and petition for God's

blessing.

Jennifer Peters pauses

fora snack. It's been

a big wonderful day.

PACKIN'UP
It's the end of the day and the team has completed the 800 foot fence around
Christianville School. It was a big job but you can tell by Brenda and Jays smiles
that it was all worth while. It looks great... professional to be sure. Sam, true to his
calling as a pro-builder led the team to the finish. Poles were set in two feet of

concrete and you can believe there was a lot of digging to begin with. But there is
a nice satisfaction to look at your work and hear those sweet words, well done.

It's all part of the big we!l done we want to hear from our Master someday.

"Therefore my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast,

unmovable, always abounding in the work of the
Lord..." I Cor. 15:58

VISITORS
Don and Virginia Dugan our forwarding agents and promotional workers visited in
December. They returned home with greater enthusiasm than ever plus a new set
of slides. Please contact them if you want them to present our work at your chur
ch. They are willing to travel in the interest of Christianville,

Among our visitors were Bob and Betty Lane from Teen Missions, Dr. Jeevak Lai,
Trinidad, Or and Mrs Luke Cosby, Johnson City, TN, Stan and Marge Bright. Sum
mer, MS, Mr and Mrs Ewald Streu and Mr and Mrs Albert Redschlag from Edmon
ton, Alberta, Canada. Ewald is our Sam's brother. Frank and Maxey Reeder came
for a second work trip from Tulsa, OK. We welcome these and all other visitors
whom we have had in our Christianville home.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
SEMINAR
FOR

CHURCH LEADERS

BOB DEVOE, Preaching

WAYNE HERGET, Interpreting

PARTICIPATING CHRISTIANVILLE
WERE
BELLEVUE

CRANDGOAVE
STCROIXAND

CHRISTIANVILLE CHURCHES

A MAJOR STEP FORWARD

Just three years ago we gathered a small group of Christianville folk together un
der a coconut straw booth and began preaching services. The first two years

showed a gradual growth as people accepted the preaching of the Gospel and
believed the message. Their obediance in baptism in nearby rivers became an ex
cellent example to others and the church finally began to grow. A year ago we
moved into the new school hall and with the blessing of a more secure building
our numbers increased. It was time for serious thought about a teaching program.

Bob DeVoe who has been establishing a work some 18 miles from us and with
whom we have had rich fellowship, led in bringing a team to Haiti for a Seminar.
It was just what we needed and it was a keen success. There were two days of
classes for potential elders and deacons covering a broad scope of Bible studies.
Participation was excellent and the church was blessed. It was followed by
evangelistic meetings that brought the church new strength and enthusiasm.
Plans are now underway for a second Seminar in June. This one will be on "deeper
life growth" for leaders.

Christianville rejoices in the growth of the church and also in the plans for the
new church building scheduled for construction this year.

RALPH LEMMON

SALNAVE DESARMES

CHRISTMAS WAS GREAT !

Our school hall was decorated witti balloons and colorful paper chains. It was a

happy time- another"first" for our family of320children. The morning was spent
in games and at noon there was a lovely chicken dinner with cakes and treats and

drinks. In the afternoon ttie children presented a program of songs and reci
tations honoring the birth of the Saviour for a packed hall of parents. It was
beautiful.

One of the treats for Christmas was a gift for each child of tennis shoes and

socks. Here you see Sam and Tracysorting and fitting 320 pair of shoes ! Can you
imagine the work that was I Our staff is a big happy family always ready to lend a
hand at something completely different from their regular job. There's no time for
boredom here!

With Sympathy
We extend our sincere sympathy to Mr Sam Streu at
the passing of his Mother in late December. May
the Lord grant His comfort. Sam went to Canada
to be with his family for the funeral.

WILL YOU HELP?

V'"' f
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This child may never go to school or learn to

read or write. She is one of thousands of Haiti's
children in need.

Christianvilie has begun a total program of aid

for these desperately needy boys and girls. It
includes

education,

medical

assistance,

school clothing, warm nourishing meals and

Spiritual guidance.

OurSponsorship Program needs you. A pledge

of $20.00 a month will show your love to your
special child. You may write to your child and
your letters will be answered.

Open yourheart andwritetous today. A child is

waiting for you to share your love.

Complete the coupon below and we will send you a picture and information
about a special child on our waiting list. You can then decide if you would like
to join our Christianvilie Sponsorship Family.

CHRiSTlANVILLE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

P.O. Box 13391 A

Orlando, Florida 32859

[^! wart to sponsor a needy f " [ Boy |

[ Girl, at $20.00 amonth. Please send me ;

photograph and information packet introducing me to a specific child.

If I decidc to sponsor thechild, I will send my first monthly support of $20.00 or return th<
material to you.

have already decided. My first support check is enclosed. Please send apicture ofmy

ADDRESS.

.STATE.

CHRISTIANVILLE
JUNIOR
NICK'S TURKEY FARM
Nicholas has been staying very close to Auntie
and her turkeys lately and has been learning
from her how to care for them. Here you see
him with a big turkey just before it went into
the pot on New Year's Day. The family has been

telling Nick that if he continues to learn he can

have his own turkey farm someday. Nick likes
the idea and doesn't mind being teased about
"Nick'sTurkey Farm.

SMILES FOR YOU FOR 1982

Here is our younger set pausing in the kitchen after school to send you a few

smiles for the new year. They are doing nicely in French School in Port-auPrince while older brother Frank is learning technical work around Christianville.

Can you recognize them?

Front row left to right - David, Derrick and Nicholas. Back row - Byron. Elleston
and Darren. Darren is 15 now, Byron and David are 13 and the others are 12. Darren

is growing in his Christian life and is taking a good interest in the meetings of the
church. All of the boys take turns at interpretting when they are needed and they
do well. Our boys live busy useful lives and are learning to be jack of all trades."
We pray that Jesus will always have first place in their lives.

MAN FROM MARS?

No, it is not a man from Mars boys and girls,
it's just Frankie in his bee outfit. Can you see
his smoke pan? He is getting ready to smoke
out the bees so he can check the hives to see

how much honey is there. Frankie is a bee

keeper and is now beginning to sell his honey

to many friends of Christianville. He hopes to
have 50 new hives soon and will be raising
Queen Bees to sell. Frankie is a very serious
Christian and a quiet thoughtful boy. We are
thankful for Frankie.

POOR LITTLE FELLOW

It was Sponsor letter time for the school. Tracy was taking the children one by one
to hear their little messages for their sponsors. She asked one little fellow to tell
his sponsor what he liked best in school. He looked up seriously and said, l don't
like school. I like to play with guns and shoot birds and eat them and kill animals
and eat them.

Poor little fellow...he had had a very hard time with reading and arithmetic that
morning !

RECESS TIME
He are some of our children at recess time jumping rope. They are healthy happy
children now that they are getting good food. Their hair is shiny black and their
arms and legs are thick and strong. They have lots of energy now, too. It is God's
will that His children help one
another and so we are thankful

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pray for children in our school

who still need sponsors.

CHRISTIANVILLE FOUNDATION, INC.

Directors

Mr and Mrs James Herget, Managing Directors

Mr Robert C, Shannon, Largo, Fla, U.S.A.
Mr. Fred W. Smith Jr. Jacksonville, Fla. U.S.A.
Mr Donald Wheeler, Orlando, Fla. U.S.A.
Mr. Salnave Desarmes, Haiti

Missionaries and Sponsoring Churches;

James Herget, First Christian Church, College Park, Ga.

Carol Herget, First Christian Church, Largo. Fla.
Ada Walker, Retired Volunteer

Kay Dycus, Southside Christian, Munster Ind.

CHRISTIANVILLE

Address

Forwarding Agents

Mr and Mrs Don Dugan

P.O. Box 13391 A

Orlando, Fla. 32859

Construction

Manager

SAM STREU

Secretary

Tracy Harder, British Columbia, Canada

Promotion

Mr and Mrs Les Lumsden, P.O. Box 812. PuntaGorda, Fla.

Mr and Mrs James Aberle.Williamsville, N, Y.

Attorney

Jean-Claude N. Leger, Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Editor <>The Evangel Mrs Carol Herget

Art Work
Jere Brady
P. 0, Box 1690, Port-au-Prince, Haiti

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