the

India Challenger
Missionary FieldAddress
Ruth Moiiis
#11 Ramaiuthan Street

Fwd. AgtyEditor of Publications

D. Eugene Houpt
PO Box 531482

Kilpauk, Madias
India 600010

Indianapolis, IN 4625S'1482

Office - 317/293-1495 (FAXalso) Home-317/291-0717

THEINDIA CHALLENGER is a (quarterly publication ofSouthIndia ChurchofChrist Mission(founded in 1950 byArt and Ruth Morris) Arthur Morris - Founde^Director
1924-1989

Volume 43

March 1993

Number 1

Southern Asia Christian College

Graduates 16 New Preachers

On March 20

Faculty and student body at Southern Asia Christian College, school year 1992-93. Ruth Morris, principal, is standing at the right.

Ruth's Letter to You

Greetings from sunny Madras!!! And perhaps I should use this letter to thank all of you for your many Christmas cards and to wish you a happy new year.

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The year 1993 isstarting out well for ushere inIndia. First, our son, David,
came for a visit the latter part of December and remained through most of February. He has been such a help working in the academic field, esp>ecially at

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SACC. Itwas with mixed feelings that 1waved good-bye to him atthe airport as
We were joined in the work with the Swafford family Rusty, Audrey, Justin and Jordan. We all worked hard to get them settled in at the Madrapakkam bungalow. They have been able to adjust rapidly, and more will be said of this
work at a later date.

Ruth Morris, Morris, Missionary Missionaryin SouthIndia inSouth India

We are also still enjoying the fruits of the visit from Gene and Alice Houpt. They have meant so much to us in our life, and now that Art is gone, I depend on them a great deal. Their enthusiasm for this work is wonderful to see, and they were able to note the changes of the recentyears. Thosechanges have been in the people as weU as in the actual work. Gene noted a stronger middle class working group not possible to see when they first visited in 1973. How great it would be if Gene and Alice could also come and live here but they are so greatly needed in the work in USA.

Graduationisin the air everywhere. Weare goingto graduate16studentsfromSouthernAsiaChristianCollege on

March 20.

Very soon it will be Easter. For Christians everywhere this is a special time. Likewise, for the Christians in India

it isa greatcelebration. Manymeetings willbeheld. Duringthistime, your prayersfor thesuccess ofthesegatherings

are especially important.

I havebeen goingto tiievillages with Rustyand family, and seeingthrough theireyesthe needs of the people. The villagepeople are always so hospitableand so charming. Buthow good it is to visit in placesthat have not beenseenfor sometime. Thiswork issovast that itisimpossible togoeverywherewe would liketo. Our host ofpreachersand workers

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mentioning a great blessing which has come to India. When Bob Reeves of FAME was here, he promised avan for the use of the hospital. In January that van was
delivered, and it is so useful. It helps bring patients to the

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highways and byways ofIndia. We pray thatmanycanbe healed and brought to the Great Healer!
Love,

oneof thecongregations at Bangalore.

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Threeofour doctorsat Christian Hospital, Madrapakkam.

A young tailor at work making new uniforms far the boys and girls in our
homes.

Ruth Morris Reports on Various Departments of the Work

The month of February has been very fruitful for the work as we have been joined by the Rusty Swafford family. Not only have they been settling into the Mission House in Madrapakkam, but also they have carried on a full pro gram of evangelistic work. As a result of this intensive

the continued progress in this new work area. Work has been concentrated in 13 villages Red Hills, Madrapakkam^ Poovalai, Egupalayam, Kongal,

Thervoi,Periapalayam,Thandipon^,Errukkoi,Pooneri,
Gummudipondi,PerialurandKodambakkam. Now we

work, over 100 have come to know the Lord. A special

study program has also been carried out with the workers of the hospital, boys' homes and other interested people in attendance. This study is held early in the morning and is a blessing to all. We have had the privilege of going to very backward villages to revive work that was started there years ago. It is thrilling to see these poor people, home from a hard day's work in the fields, stop their activities and gather around

are eager to visit and preach in other villages. We will report on these in the next issue. Bangalore reports a deep interest in the work of the churches tiiere. It is time to again go there for a visit and be refreshed by the fine folk of Bangalore. Alfred Stephen, now a student in the United Theological College of Banga lore,has joined hands with us tostrengthen the work there. He and his family visit the church families regularly and have introduced a vigorous youth group with the focuson
music.

to hear God's Word preached. Often there are no lights but just the moonlight to guide us. At other times there will be tube lights to light up the way, and a sound system to aid thespeaker. Butin whatevercondition, Rustyhas preached by the light of his small flashlight. How hungry these people are to hear the Word! Most of them are asking for church buildings, and they are willing to help build them. Pray for this need! TheministiyinTinnevelliisgrowing. Raguispleased to announce the baptism of five Maravar men. This is a resistant group, so each one is a real victory for the Lord. In addition to these five, 26 others have b^n added to the body. We are getting a real team together in that area including 415 in the correspondence course, the Lamplighters, and the Boys' Home. We also have a doctor

We are making some physical improvements at one of

the church properties. A fence is being put aroimd the

property and a distasteful sewer is being covered. David went with me on this trip to Bangalore, and he was very helpful in suggestions of improvements. The Christian Hospital Ministry has been blessed with the gift of a hospital van a Tempo Traveller. This has come at just the right time at the time the Swaffords

arrived. Rusty Swafford is very near the hospital and is

working very hard in that area to consolidate the various

functions and to giveit a good housecleaning. At the time the van arrived in February,my car was in for repairs and
servicing. This gave me an opportunity to travel in the van and find out its strengths and weaknesses. It is diesel and

there,rightlyknown as Dr.Luke. He ismakinga Christian impact on the community. Two church plots have been registeredin that area,sonow we arefreetobeginbuilding
church buildings. The Red Hills Ministry is also doing well. A seminar was held in this area, mostly for the Mission Task Force. All

takes a bitmoreoilthana car,but it lowersthe price offuel

to a more acceptable level. The van is spacious, with seating for 17. Butmore than that are able to get in as was witnessed several times when going to and from the villages filled with people. The van is being used to
transport the doctor and his crew of workers out into the

appreciatedthe traininggivenat thistime. An evangelistic meeting is to be held here for three days in March. We
anticipate some great victories and ask that you pray for

villages. The people flock to that area. After treatment,

they continue to come for the sermon. Many of ttiese villages have poor health services having been long ne-

Some ofthegirlsfromtheGirls'Home at meal time. A metalpan isusedfbraplate. They sit on thefloor. The right handis usedJbreating. Noutensils.

RuthMorriscongratulatingawinningparticipantofone ofthe contests duringtheanniversary celebration ofthe Boys' Homeoflndia, October, 1992. Our staffworker, Aurldoss, is
at the microphone.

for the doctor to come.

glected. Now the villagers eagerly wait Mission, we have always listed four main departments: Evangelism, Col So, a great THANK YOU TO lege, Hospital, and Children's Homes. FAME, who, tiirough Dr. Bob Reeves, But to give you a better idea of how vast the work is under these major is responsible for this great gift!! Eye surgeries were begun on the departments, here is a list of the active 26th of February and cataracts cannow ministries: 1. The Bible College Ministry be successfully removed. On that same 2. Madras Slum Ministry day we had a baby delivery, so the 3. School of Missions Ministry doctor was doubly busy. 4. Madrapakkam Area Ministry The Swaffords have undertaken to revise the hospital personnel and 5. Island Ministry 6. Children's Home Ministry schedules. Also, Rusty conducts morn ing devotions and Bible study for the 7. Hospital Ministry 8. East & West Andhra Ministry hospital staff. With these added ben efits an eye specialist on staff; a 9. Chengam Ministry 10. Bangalore Ministry surgical team, husband and wife, who 11. Tinnevelli Ministry come on Saturdays to do surgeries as needed we are expecting greater 12. CorrespondenceSchoolMinistry Any one of these ministries is a things from the hospital work. Now we desperately need a staff nurse and challenging opportunity for those who a lady doctor who will stay on the want to work. It is not necessary to try premises. Your prayers are needed for and work in every area, but one section
tiie continued success of this vital medi
cal work.

gifts are designated to a particular part of the work, they are used for that. Many of you who read this are also aware of Uie special projects such as
the Christmas in India Project. And so it is with each part. Various programs developfrom the main departmentand
reach out to meet the needs of the

people we serve. When you pray, per haps you might choose a particular ministry to specify at a given time. Eveiy part of the work needs prayer support and financial support. Your concern for these needs is always ap preciated.

can be chosen for a main thrust of

activity. The same is true for those In summarizing the work of the who wish to designate their gifts. If

The GospelTeamat work in one of the villages.

Report from the Swaffords

Greetings from India! We have been in India serving for one month now. We would like to reflect on the events of this past month. Our first night in India we were met by hundreds of mosquitoes as we tried to sleep. I think it must have been one of the worst nights of our lives. We cried and prayed and even wanted to go back to the U.S.A. We feelSatan can even use mosquitoes to stop the cause of Christ. Bythe grace of God we are now very busy in serving ourLord in India. Ihave preached many sermons, visited many villages and actively worked to organize the Christian Hospital and children's homes. We have witnessed over 100 baptisms in the past month and also have seen the Medical Mission Ministry begin to be very effective in spreading the Gospel. We are settled into our bungalow in Madrapakkam where we lead in home Bible study every morning with the hospital and hostel staff. Audrey is busy home-schooling Justin and Jordan and is going to begin Bible study with the hostel girls next month. Justin and Jordan are having a wonderful time seeing aU the different animals. They have seen monkeys, parrots and owls. And, of course,
they have seen large rats.

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We are looking forward to the month of March as we plan more Gospel meetings and the South India Church of Christ Mission Conven tion. The Lord has been lifted up to the people of India. We know He will
continue to draw them imto Him. Please continue to pray for us and this

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India Challenger
Missionary Field Address
Ruth Morris #11 Ramanathan Street

Fwd. Agt/Editor ofPublications

D. Eugene Houpt
PO Box 531482

Kilpauk, Madras
India 600010

Indianapolis, IN 46253-1482 Office - 317/293-1495 (FAXalso)

Home - 317/291-0717

THE INDIA CHALLENGER isa quarterly publication ofSouth India Church ofChrist Mission (founded in1950 by Artand Ruth Morris)
Arthur Morris - Founde^Director
1924-1989

September 1993

South India Church of Christ Mission

8th Annual

CtotHUW 6i{t Vmsjed

Last year, over 11,000 children had a happier Christmas because of you!

Let's do it again this year!

5.00 Will Buv Each Child:

1. A special meal
2. A Bible

3. A songbook 4. A toy

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This project is ideal for both individuals and classes of all ages.

Our goal for this year is

$10,000.
Your special helo is needed.

Your joy increases when your gift lasts an eternityI

Ruth's Letter to You

Dear Friends Greetings from Nfedras, India: I want to thank you all for the letters and cards you have been sending. Here a touch of home is always appreciated. Also thanks for the messages from the preachers which are sent via cassettes. I share these with the preachers here who understand English, so these messages are a long-time blessing. Students and

Although it is September, our Christmas program is coming into focus. Tomorrow (September 2) we start to organize the village churches and begin the

countdown time until December. The villagers have become quite excited about

Horn's, Missionary in South India

all this, and the beautiful dramas they see performed and the gifts so freely handed out to the children. It's a great witness to those who do not know Jesus, and a testimony to the faithful workers. I know you will join me in prayer that we will again be able to witness the truth of His Word without imdue disturbances. We are looking for Biblesin Tamil and song books for the churches. It is hard to get enough of these Bibles, but we can get portions. Musical instruments are also needed, and the preachers are praying that they may even have cycles so they can get around to the outlying villages.

Soyou see, work is never done, but it is a blessed work, and we never tire of it. My family members are in good
contact with me, and I have just enjoyed a six-month visit with David. I look for his speedy returnhopefully in time
to share the Christmas season.

In this letter I just want to thank you for your bountiful gifts and for your concern for all the workers here. It is an exciting time, and one of greatvictories. Ifyou ever come this way, be sure to ask for 11RamanathanSt., Kilpauk, Madras, and we can have a home away from home visit. May God richly bless you and shower His mercies upon you.
NEW LIFE INDIA
MISSION
After a visit to India in the

In His Service,

spring

of

1993, Rusty

Swafford chose not to be a

part of the work of South In

dia Churchof Christ Mission.

Adopt A Village
Progress is being made in the "Adopt A Village" project which we announced in the June issue of The India Challenger. Several groups have taken the challenge to help with our first village project: One youth group has determined to raise the funds for a church building; one Bible School Class has provided funds for one teacher; one congregation has provided $500 towards the cost of a well; and a fourth-grade week at a Christian Camp has provided funds for over
. 200 Bibles.

Rusty's work will be

known as the New Life India

Mission. ThisMissionissponsored by the New Life Chris

tian ChurchofMurfreesboro,

Tennessee, where Rusty is

minister.

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The first village we are attempting is Poovalai in the northern part of the state of Tamil Nadu. Poovalai is 2Vi miles from the Bay of Bengal and 40 miles from Madras City. The total population is 1443 people ~ 450 of whom are less than 18 years of age. Fifty percent of the villagers are Hindus; 40% are Moslem; and 10%
are Christian.

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Having little or no education, a low paying job with no promotion possibili ties, no medical care and poor transportation, the villagers are doomed to a trapped life. Despite the marvels of technology, these villagers are living in a

nightmare of the past that they can only escape if helped by their fellow
Christians in other parts of the world.

4271 N. High School Road Indianapolis, IN 46254

In spite of the difficulties, the Gospel is working. As this copy was prepared, 45 had become Christians since our attention was directed to this village. These become the nucleus for the only church in this area. Their building will be a great

Some of the residents ofPoovalaiwith thesign theyare soproud ofas it tells thecommunity a permanentbuildingwill beerected on this spot. Note the mud huts and poor living conditions.

A typicalrural scene, a cowin this state ofhealth will only give oneor twoglasses of milka day, but that is very precious.

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Someofthewidowsofthevillage. Theyhavea very hard lifeand are expected to do much hard workfor littlefood and care. Carrying water is oneofthe choresofthewomen. Shemust walka long wayfor this water and has to use itfi>r cooking,for bathing the children andfor washingofclothes.

blessing to house the congregation. A plot of land in this area has been registered with the government. On this ground the church building will be erected. It will serve as the worship center, a literacy center, a base for the self-help programs and a medical care center. Truly the church will be the life of these villagers. Many other villages such as this eirebeing targeted for development as funds permit. We still need help to complete the project at Poovalai. Then we will continue to reach out as we are able. Here again is the minimum

needed to adopt a village and establish a strong witness

for Christ:

Cost of a church building (brick) Salary for one Lamplighter

(teacher) for one year
100 Tamil Bibles

$2,000.00
120.00
200.00

Resident male nurse for one year

A concrete lined deep well

360.00
800.00
$3,480.00

News Items
CollegeenroIImentthisyearis55. This is all ttie space we have for stu dents, but we are hoping toopen a night courseso those working during the day willhavetheopportunity tostudy. Pray
for these students who come from all

taking his M.Th.degree in ministry. All four have joined together to strengthen
the work.

this planting in record time.

TheSchoolofMissionwillbestart-

Ruth also reporb an enjoyable la dies meeting she attended where 35 ladies joined for prayer, testimony and fellowship at the home of the preacher,
P. Anandan.

ing up on September 10. These young men study for one year and then join us in working through the village pro grams. Much prayer is needed for them as they need to leave tiieir families for
this time. New members are added to the

parts of India. Some speak Burmese, Tamil, Telegu, Malayam, Hindi and other dialects, but all have to speak Englishinordertoattend Southern Asia Christian College.

Thepreachersmetthismonthand decided to have a program where each week is devoted to spiritual emphasis,

youth meetings, family retreats and

evangelistic meetings where each one will bring one more person. The preachers are excited over the

Island Iv^nistry. Two of them recently

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visited the island. It only took two hours to go, but it took six hours to return as the wind did not start up imtil quite late. During this six hours, they had three hours of pouring rain in an open boat. It was quite an experience. We hope to soon have a building where ourresidentpreacherwiUbeliving. This work has so many opportunities.

church almost daily, and we praise God for it. Many of them come throughgreat hardship and discouragements,butthey are a faithful group. The Girls' Home has just experi enced a siege of monkeys who wanted to take up residence in the Home. For about five days there has been a con

stant struggle, but we are down to one

very determined monkey. Hopefully
he will leave this week. These wild

monkeys are not at all the pet variety and are quite aggressive.
In a later communication Ruth told

of various plans to correct this problem. Her concluding statement was, "Let's hope we have seen the last of the mon key business."

Thenewbuildingat Southern AsiaChristian College under construction. Note the women involved in construction. They carry heavy materialsand are still wearing saris.

The new hospital van a giftfrom F.A.M.E.

The new college building is al most completed. The roof has been poured, and it is in the drying stage. Then only the plastering, the wiring,
windows and doors will be needed.

Thereismuch yet tobe done, but we are hoping to occupy this building in Octo
ber. The mason and the overseers have

The Christian hospital is making good use of the new van that was made available through F.A.M.E. With it we can pick up patients and meet many other needs of the Christian Hospital. Dr. Rao, the Medical Supt., has treated 970patients since his arrival, and more are coming each day. Thisis the season
of fever and colds. The doctor is also

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asked for prayer for this work, and at each stage we have a time of prayer and fellowshipso thatGod'sblessingwiUbe
with us.

Ruth had a profitable visit to Ban galore. Shestayed several days because she was imable to get a return ticket quickly. But this provided the opporturutytosee the work thoroughly. Two of the young men who graduated from Southern Asia Christian College are there as well as the regular preacher, P.
Anandan and one of the lecturers who is

seeing thosewith skin diseases,worms, malnutrition, etc. Pray for this endeavor as we try and help those in great need. A pump should be working on the new well at the Boys' Home in Madrapakkam by the time you get this news. Crops are coming up, and around 100 trees are being planted. They are mostly mango, cashew, tamerind and
lime. One section of the farm has been

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the

India Challenger
MissionaTy FieldAddress
Ruth Morris

Fwd.AgtyEditor ofPublications D. Eugene Houpt

PO Box 531482

#11 Ramaiuthan Street

Kilpauk, Madras
India 600010

Indiaiupolis, IN 46253-1482 Office - 317/293-1495 (FAXalso) Home-317/291-0717

THE INDIA CHALLENGER is a (juarterly publication ofSouth India Church ofChrist Mission (founded in 1950 byArt andRuthMorris) Arthur Morris - Founde^Director
1924-1989

Volume 43

December 1993

Number 4

Ruth's Letter To You

Dear Friends in Christ,
Greetings from Madras, India. This is the season of joy and

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us in the

withfull hearts for all thatGod has done for us. TrulyHe hasworkea^p^^M^
work He has for us to do here. \'

When we think of the millions of people here; when we hear

hen we see

the tfiousands of Hindus celebrate different festivals to their gods and epd^^e^ _are_as Christiansintills vastland. Yet, we are encouragedwhenwere^djXe ^M^es!

wt^n^we
its promise

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Then we read tiie New Testament with its beautiful message of l(w

that Saviour. This is our challenge and hope! / /// if! I We thank you, our prayer partners, for all the wonderful help you h^e^ven prayers and support over the last year. Your interesthas sustained us am l:^b|oi
our Christian people. / 11 il

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iiii vwrl^r- for your

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1Mfflna of the birlh
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Weare havingexcitingdays as theChristmasprogramgets underway/meipeai ofJesus will be portrayed in remote villages as well as in the dty. Tmus^ds -wm s
inunderstanding the love Jesus had for them. We can foUow with/teacl(ing aAc d

It is time now for me to put the star up on the front ofourapartmeny AWycfti i;o1 aA theBtre^, you willfind manystarsinthecity. Butoncein thevillages, they arefew ancjIfarflSetiv !en pned yc^ prayers that the villages will be lit up for Him. // I
Iam especiallyblessedagain thisyeaii
for the Christmas season. I

iglAysprvDavid,withme

May God richly bless and keep you.

Infonnation Concerning,

Your Giving

Greetings From Gene & Alice Houpt

Your stateside representatives for South India Church of Christ
Mission have the privilege of communicating with you regularly by mail and in person. Gene has been

, We havebeenadvised by ttieIRS that ali

contributions bearing a D^gmberil^tma^

may be credited for 1993. Thus, we will keep

opT boolcsopenlong^oughfortheend-of-th^
pearmailto reach t^ in order to gjveyou that-

credit itwasrnadeimphatiQhbweves^^^twei
must 1:^postmarkrather than date ofchedt;

Also, during the coming year, a new regu-

Biiontakes affect C2^cksalone mayru>tsuffices asproof ofgiving: Therefoiie, it is importaa^ that you keep the receipts we send. We send 4 ^eipt for every gift and tl^ receipt will all

ways show the year-to-date ^ount of ypi^

giving; Thisis acceptable ptwfforiheIRS. W^

willnotsenS anariii^receiptsincethiswoiii^ beduplicationofinformationyoual^^yhav^

We maintain two bank accounts one for

Who Is This Child?

We have had many questions concerrung the picture on the front page of our September issue. We used the picture of that little fellow to call attention to our special Christmas project He is a boy who was a resident in the Boys'
Home when we visited India in 1985. We were

^uth IndiaChui^ofChristMassioiv ando3

for Boys'HomeofIndia. Yotirchecksshouldb^^

made out accordingly for the pn)jects you are

Supporting. Ever^Jur^ ccept support {o:|

boys and girls comes under tlie account of^
South India Churdi of Christ Mission- YouJ

funds for children should be made to Bo^

Homeof India. Envelopes are alwayssent for

of tl^^ wilK your receipt Receipts fS

&)uth India Church of Christ Mission ^ seiit^

following the 1st and IStftof each imipnthii Receipts for the Boys' Home bfIndiaaresent tdj i^adiypu bythe1^ofeach month. Doletusj
know if you have any questions vour g;iving at any time. And we do sincerelythank? you for all the help you provide to make this
vast work possibles

there to see many of the Christmas dramas, and tillslittle fellow did a magnificent jobof playing the part of IQng Herod. He gave a lot of empha sis to the role. We are glad you enjoyed this picture enough to ask questions aboutit Maybe this explanation will make it more meaningful to you. Gene Houpt

Christmas Project A Great Success

The full report cannot yet be made, but we can give you just a glimpse

ing Agent D.E.Houpt, Forw.irding Ajjtint

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ofwhat your gifts have helpedsupplyfor tiiousands ofchildren. Wehave

CHURCH OF CHRIST MISSION

and/or
BOYS' HOME OF INDIA

received enough funds to take care of about 1,500children on the basis of $5.00per child. But many more tiian that will have been helped due to making use of wholesale buying and careful planning as well as the baiefit of a gain on the exchange. Here is a list ofpurchasesthat were made early in November. Since ttiat time there havebeen many more orders secured, but this will give you an idea: SOOTamil Bibles; 1,680soap boxes; 1,440 tumblers; 672 pencil boxes; 708mirrors; 900 sets of powder; 32rolesof hair ribbon 4 yds. per roll; 44 pkgs. of balloons; 1,958 pounds of
sweets; 960 balls; decorations and food.

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Indianapolis, IN 46253-1482
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When we have a more complete report with pictures, we will be sharing with you.

Onceagain, please know how thankful we are for the help you have given. We want to emphasize that these gifts went to more than just residents of our children'shomes. Theywent tomany thousands of theSimdaySchoolchildrenin more
tiian 30 villages and areas.

SOUTH INDIA CHURCH OF CHRIST MISSION

4271 N. High School Road Indianapolis, IN 46254

Ragu, our preacher in Tinnivelli area, doing thefirst baptism in thenew baptistry at theBoys' Home. Several men
and womenwere baptizedat this time.

Young men who want tobeon thegospel team. When thispicturewastaken, they were studyingfor their testofBible knowledge. They can be a real asset tothe
work. Wehavemanyothersfrom variousareas whoare eager to serve.

Church members from the Kayathar Church near Tinnivelli. Photo taken infront of the new buildingfor the Boys' Home in Tinnivelli.

RuthMorriswithmoreofthecongregationoftheKayatharChurchnearTinnivelli.

New buildingatSouthern AsiaChristian College nearing

Girls' Homeresidents on theirway to school.
completion.

Summary of Some Accomplishments Since

September, 1993
1. Borewell with pump in operation at Madrapakkam Boys'Home. Wind

The Adopt-AVillage Program

Progresses
The first village has been com

mill purchased for this well and being installed (a gift from some good friends of the work). This willallow for pumping of waterfor the Boys'
Home at Madrapakkam as well as irrigationfor the fields of crops - food being grown for boys and girls.

pletely adopted. A youth group in

Indiana raised the funds for a church

2. Land purchased for bxulding the first Pulicat Island chimJibuilding. 3. Landpurchased at Velagapuram for a church building. This is a newlyevangelized village and there will be a congregation of 50-75 adults and children North Madras Ministry. 4. New building completed for Southern Asia Christian College. This adds a new library and classroom building to the existing main structure. 5. A cyclone and heavy rain storms caused the loss of homes for many people. We have provided relief to many deserving people with tfiese
funds.

building (over$2,000); a fourth grade week of campers gave enough for

over 200 Bibles; an adult Bible School

Class provided funds for a teacher for one year; and a congregation gave
$500 for a well.

Thus far, we have had no furtfier

response to this project. Many vil

6. F.A.M.E. has provided funds for a new dental unit that willprovide care for 200,000 peoplewho must now go40milesfor treatment. F.A.M.E. has alsoprovidedfundsfora newX-ray unit forChristian Hospitalwhichwill
be a great blessing in the new year.

lages are waiting for our help. If you want details, pictures, etc. to help develop this projectwithin your con
gregation, please write or call the for

warding agent. Address and phone numbers are on the front page.

7. Six acres of peanuts and four acres of chillies for the needs of the Boys'
Home and Girls' Home.

8. Village medical work around Madrapakkam villages expanded with 1200-1600 patiente per month in all medical service points. 9. New project for sunflower plantation at the hospital site.
10. Purchase of mats and bed sheets for all the 310 children in the various
homes.

11. Firewood for all the children's homes for six months from our own forest

planting, cut and ready to use.

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12. Appointedmorepreachers, village workersand Lamplighters for church

development.

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13. Project of cycles for preachers begun. Thus far, two new cycles given. 14. Purchase ofland oppositethehospital. Thiswasstartedseveralyearsago. 15. A contractor has been contacted for building the Poovali Center and church building under the Adopt-A-Village Program.

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