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HICHOLS HE\/bI.}3l'T>:iR
Do3: oGp- Vaian'ae, Hawaii, 5-24--
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"In all tliy v/a5'"s aciaiowleclGe HiUj .ancl He.v/ill cUrect thy patha".
\t G loiov/ that this is true, xpr v/e linh it in the BiDlOp anh we have .also
proved it. true in'our omi e:rporience, .Yet it is not always easy to find
G-od's vh.ll for ourselves, \/e need your prayers at this tine that we nay ,
definitly laiov/ G-od's next step for us.
Ihis has "been a very dissapointinp p'ear for us, in that the G0II-,
e/re tenx, which steorted out so bravely, ended so niserably. We were coun-"
tinp heavily on the 3eva,'atasi fa-ily, aid they have i.oved bach to Sa.-oa,-'
However,, there were three Savoai christiais., nen who held positions of .
responsibility in the local 3a.oan Concreyational Church, v/ho did enroll,
for clasrjes, hone of these lasted very lonp, I suppose part of the diff
iculty y/as in coi.-prehension of the hnplisli laiyuaGSj hut I believe it was
larply lad: of discipline in their thirdiinc". fwo local youn;; people, Hich-
School ;pra,duates when ha,d considered quite pronisiny, had to vathdraw;
because their faailies moved. We laiew that many of the local people were
quite xmstable, but for all our years here we v/ere not prepared for the
Bicperiences of the nast few months.
i have resiyried as Actiny-hresident oi the Colleye. Some of the
functions of the College are beinn carried on by Brothers Harold Lumside
and Charles Luttrell in the teaching of e:rtension courses,, fhe admistrat-
ion of the physical assets of the Colleye have been,, placed in the hands
of the trustees o.,f aile Church of Christ, , .'ny questions concerning the
colleye should'be directed to 1 r, Harold humside, B03: 612, "./aianae,. Haw.
We have ylven much thouylit, aid have been much in praj'er about
our nc-irt move. We have considered yoiny to the Isloid of ICauai to start
a vrorl: there, and have also loohed in the direction of Samoa, We are not
about to retire, but we do have to recoyrxize that, our aye is ayainst us
in startiny anew worlc aiyvdiere. Our Lord does seem to be leadiny in the
direction of a teacliiny position in a mainland Bible Colleye, Ho decision
lu 'eu.rselvbt!r'^ppen''-bu
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Hr, Joe Sholtus and his mfe, yraduates of hentvichy Christian
Colleye, are cominy to I.iaile to be associated v/ith the Buniside family
in the worh. here. Hrs. Sholtus v/as brouylit up and confessed her lord in
the 1 aile Church of Christ. Ihie is what is needed, aid v/e' rejoice great
ly that this daiyhter of the Islaids is re-burniny to worh. aiong her own
people.
It appears that we will not be at a loss for somethiny to do
during the remainder of our st'aj^ here, .it the present time I aiirtal:lny
rny turn at preacliiny for the moriiiny seririces. I have also been teaching"
the Adult }3ible Class, .it recent consultations between "Brother Gallagher,
Brother Bumside aid myself , it was agreed that I could be "loaned" to -
Itaimulci Christiai Church,on a part time basis. Wifter April 1st I y/ill
probably be teacliinya Bible .Glass at ICaimuiri Lord's Dajr mornings, and
giviny them one daj" in the weel: for census talcing arxd visitation,' I feel
it quite a compliment that Brother Gallaglxer s-sjced for my help, and. I
appreciate very micli the fine, .spirit .of 'co.pperation which ecasts and
malces this sharing of. a worier possible. It gives me the opportunity of
being of greater service., of. meeting many fine Christians, and for siiar-
iny together a rewarding spiritual eiroorience.
Saving- Saf^i'"- i"s'''off
name, of our'eyahgelistic campaigi which will close with a weeh of
intensive evaigelism led by Hr, aid Hrs. Join lemberton of rdiodesia.
The whole membership is entering enthusiastically into this plan, vdiich
involves telephone calling, visitation, advetising, and.the holding of ,/ g;
cottage iDrayer meetings various parts of .the comimmity. The church build-.
ing lias been repainted,inside :and cut, aid ai attractive higiiwa^" sign has';',''A .'
been constructedo viease pray that our goals, 25 additions to the ClTurchl,
,^d the doubling of our .attendance, may be, reached. . . , ^ i ^
iUoha ! i..ay God bless you.
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Box 88> Waianae, Hawaii,
Dear Christian Friends:
NICHOLS NEWS-LETTKl
#uly 21, 1964.
After soma months of deliberation, we are at last ready to announce our plans.
It has been a very trying time. We have earnestly prayed and sought to know God^s
will, and yet the things that have happened have seemingly presented a contradictory
picture, without purpose or plan; It has been difficult to be patient under these
circumstances, but at last we are beginning to see a pattern emerge.
Our eoqjectations were that by this timw of the year, the Nichols would be settlecft
in the Mainland,and preparing to teach in one of our Bible Colleges. Why this did not
turn out as expected is too long a story to go into here. Sufficient to say that Forest
Hill Christian Church, of Oklahoma City, our sponsoring church, is backing us in this
new venture. But to return to the demfinstration of the fact that God's ways are not as
our waysj Brother Buimside is now beginning a new ministry on the mainland; Miss Jonos,
faithful servant of the Lord who pioneered in the work at Maile, has been forced to
retire for reasons of health; theNichols are left to carry on the work at Maile until
new workers arrive. We wish to state right here that we consider Brother Burnside. one
of the best Bible preachers we know, and it has been a joy to wbirk with such fine co-
workers. .
This spring, when John and Marjoric- Pemberton held a meeting for Maile Church Of
Christ, jihn thrilled us with the account f the wonderful opportunities offered by
the wArk in Ghana* Sometime later, while riding together, and on the spur of the moment
I asked him, "In your opinion would a man be justified in going cut to the wcric in
Ghana and staying only two years" His reply was tnsthe affirmative. Thus was iihe seed
planted, and the plant emerging therefrom has had a most difficult time in breaking
out into the light,
I am sure that all the arguments against my going to Ghana, that you. or anyone
else can muster, have already been offered by members of my family. There have been
times when I have felt overwhelmed by these arguments, and have been nearly ready tc
say, "Imust be wrong,this is not for me". But I could find no peace in this position.
Always it came back to this; "You have been praying for God's leading, but have been
listening to the. pinions of men". "God has dosed no doors", I know that God can still
close doors, and I pray that He will, if it is not His will that I gp to Ghana.
. As far -act. T Ghana an Mi is nwt. tip S" or
endorse candidates for the Ghana work, I have written lirs. T.E. Deupser and Brother
Cyril Ct Simkins of the Mission, and have letters from them endorsing ray plans. I hope
to meet with Brother Simkins and with Brother Max Randall at the coming National
Missionary Convention in New Yojfk City, that definite plans may be made for vigonpusly
prosecuting this work. As already stated,. I have the approval of my sponsoring church
for this ventiare of faith. Doors which must yet swing open in order that we attain our
\gal are ; 1) The securing of a resident visa for Ghana, 2) Raising of necessary funds
for support and travel. Please pray with us that these doors will open, if it be His
will,
In spite of the many changes taking place, including the moving from thb:
community of many old members, the i-Iaile work is in good condition. We have just closed
a very successful Vacation Bible School, At the closing program, held on last S\inday eve
ning, ther were several nev; families whom wo hope will become regular attedants. The
Church Board has called a minister, and we hope to be able to turn the vjork over to
him about, midAugust.
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V/e will bo moving to Toppcnish, Washington, where our daughter Dorothy is one
of the workers for McKinley Indian Mission. Sometime ago. Brother Runyan made overtures
to us about coming there and we told him we would think it over. He probably wanted
the whole family, but he should be more than pleased in getting the "better half".
Joking aside, he will undoubted be able to find enough work to keep Mrs, "Nichols busy, :
Andrew will be staying in Hawaii, continuing his course in Architecture, Reuben will
probably finish his two remaining years of High School in the State of Washington,
and we hope i9ill attend Bible College there.
Please notefearefully. Our address until Augtst L5 will be as at present. After
that date, send C/o Mckinley Indian Mission until we get a box. Beginning now, send
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all remittances to "GHANA FOR CHRIST", Mrs. Paula Bounds, Secry., 192? N.W. 20th,
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Checks from churches may be made to Mrs. Paula Bounds, Treas.
To insure income tax deduction, personal checks should be made to Forest Hill Christian
Chujfch, with the notation for GHANA FOR CHRIST MISSION. Since the mission is not
Incorporated, making checks in the Mission name does not insure ^eductability.
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NICHOLS CHRISTMAS LETTER
Box 231 Toppenish, Wash, December I6, I964
Dear friends:;
V/e, the Nichols now dwelling in the fruitful Yakima Valley,
would like to greet you at this happy season of the year. However
muchwe may decry the commercialiaation of Christmas, it is still
"the best time of the year", and the time of all time-^ of the year
to be at honieo
Edgar Mabel, Dorothy and Reuben will be celebrating Christmas
together with the children in the McKinley Home this year. To go
back a little and catch some of you up on recent events; Edgar ,
Mabel and Reuben joined Dorothy at the ricKinley Indian i^iission the
last of August, 1964= In September Edgar, Mabel and Dorothy attended
the National missionary Convention in New York City; driving across
country and visiting friends and relatives along the way. Reuben
remained at home to continue his studies as a Junior in Toppenish
High School, and to keep Kelley, the dog, company. Edgar parted
company with Mabel and Dorothy at the home of our old friends, the
Winzenrieds, in East Sparta, Ohio, After this Edgar spoke in Churches
in Ohio, Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas and Colorado, and was also onthe
program of several Missionary Rallys, He arrivied back in Toppenish
Dec. 1st to await the visa to Ghana,
Back cr. the home front, Mabel took over nuch of the work of
distributing clothing to the Indians, freeing Dorothy of much of
that burden and giving her more time for Bible Club and the Ladies
Meeting. The Bible Clubs are similar to released time classes
except that the children are picked up after school and taken to
the church for teaching. These clubs have proven to be one of the
most effective means of teaching the Indian children. The day after
Thanksgiving Mabel and Reuben moved into the Children's Home to care
for the six children now lodged there. The house mother was called
away by the serious illness of her sister, so Mr. and mrs Runyan
appreciated very much being able to call upon Mabel in this emergency.
We have several prayer needs we. wish"-^^^d:nciude in this letter , ^
Guiaantr^and" protectlbh-'for Edgar as he leaves'foT-^Ghana
soon after Christmas., The visa has been granted.
Second-- For the support i^e^ed for the African mission^and tlie''
family at home workin^'M'th-^Mokinl;ey i^iission.- ' ^ '
Third-- For Strength, patience and wisdom for Mabel as she continues
to work in the Home
Fourth-- For Dorothy as she must under go another ear operation.
Pray that it might be successful and relieve the chronic
condition of her ear which has gradually become more troublesome
and painful. Plans are to schedule the operation for the first
week of February.
Giving tLanks always for all things unto God and the Father in
the name o'f our Lord Jesus Christ. Eph. 5:20
In His Love
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