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CHIDAMOYO MISSION

P/BAG 38, KAROI

LOWELL. INDIANA 46356

RHODESIA. AFRICA

January 25, 1968

Dear Christian Friends

Greetings In the name of Christ. The hospital dedication has come

and gone now and wo want to share with you a brief account of that day,and
other things also.
Hospital Dedication

A small aircraft flew low overhead as the people gathered

in

the

courtyard of Christian Hospital, Chldamoyo Mission. The date -January 20th.

1968; Time 11:00 A.M. The aircraft is still unidentified to us, but other
people presented themselves for the dedication service representing many
areas. Six tribal Chiefs came with their messengers to represent the whole

of the Urungwe area.

away.

Business men came from as far as Sallsbiu?y, 200 miles

Our District Cdattftlssloner and a Police representative came to

share

In the service as well. Over 100 missionaries including women and children
from Zambia and Rhodesia had been present for two preceding days and now

sat In a group as Central Africa Mission.

Our brothers In Christ from Sal

isbury of the non-instrumental chiu'ches of Christ were represented by miss

ionary David Brown and Ron Hackman.

All were thrilled as Dr. Dale and Mrs.

Sue Alice Erlckson with family were presented, and Dale recognized
Doctor-In-Charge, They had just arrived on the 17th. of January.

as the

Led by Madonna Burget, R.N. of Chldamoyo the hospital staff opened

the service

with

building of the

two songs.

Then a history of events

hospital was given, followed by

loading up to

the

Scripture road by John C.

Pemberton, and prayer by Bruce A, Ammerman.

Chief Dandawa and the District Commissioner spoke, followed by the

Dedicatory address on the "Joy of Giving"

Superintendent

of the Central

Africa

by Dr. Dennis

Mission.

Pruett, Medical

It was only

fitting that

Dr. Erlckson would lead in the act of dedication which was followed
prefer by Charles C, Kelley.

with

On behalf of you who are giving so willingly, the key was presented
to Dr. Erlckson and the Reception doors opened.

The handing of a

key

was

single, but it represented untiring efforts by Walter Birney and the people
who helped him so diligently in raising funds; and,also by Mr. and Mrs. Z.
Nutt Jr. of Lowell, Indiana who handled the gifts, and kept you informed of
the daily progress.

The words of dedication

still ring in my ears as they flowed from

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the lips of the hundreds gathered that day, "

To this hospital whose

doors will stay open always, whose lights will be a lighthouse to the sick,
whose wards will admit the suffering and whose staff will administer their

medical skills

in the name of

Christ, we dedicate and name it, "Chidamoyo

Christian Hospital
With our hearts, our minds, our wills, our strength
we dedicate this hospital, to the purpose of its existence and reason for
its calling in Christ, as it takes its place among those hospitals dedicated

to the task

of alleviating the suffering of Mankind."

cleared before dedication, so we beg you to consider

which we recently sent out.

The

debts were

not

the letters of appeal

First Service is Exciting

The first service for the patients was held last night,January 24th.
in the hospital chapel. Sunday services will also be held with those serv
ices geared to the patients. Each Wednesday evening though, we'll have the
filmstrips and service.
They are

Last night Mr. and Mrs. Tsuro accepted Christ and were baptized.
both on the staff and very fine people. Mr. Tsuro is the head

"orderly" just under Madonna.

As I was taking the confessions, a young lady

who Ammermans have been talking with (she is working for them in the house)
stepped forward and will be baptized today. When the service had closed, a
strong man whom we have known for several years and was here to help care
for his mother-in-law who was a patient, walked up and said he wanted to
take Christ as his Saviour and be baptized. So today again the Chapel Bap
tistry will be used.

For this month I guess I'll close, but will be anxious for next
month to report what God is doing through your gifts, as we anticipate ex
citing service each day of the weeks. May God richly bless you.
In His Love and Con^assion,
Ziden and Helen

Contributors for January, 1968

Lakeland Christian Church, Fla.

Blackoak Church of Christ, Ind. '
Galesburg Christian hurch, Kans.
Mc Cune Christian Church, Kansas
First Christian, Crown Point, Ind.
Buckiln Christian Church, Kansas
First Christian, Florissant, Mo.
Kouts Christian Church, Indiana
W.'Side Christian, Springfield, 111.
First Christian, Lexington, Ky.
Sebring Church of Christ, Ohio
Drexel Garden, Indianapolis, Ind.
Medaryville Christian Church, Ind.
North Joplin Christian, Missouri
Madelia Church of Christ, Minnesota
Deep River Church of Christ S.S.
Welcome Class, Loami Christian, 111.

Friendship Class, W. Milford, Ohio

Master's Messengers, St. Louis C.C.
Mission Group No.2, Protection, Ks.
Mr.
3Mr.

and Mrs.
and Mrs.

Ziden E. Nutt Jr.

Cecil Sisson

B^. Cecil Farley

Margaret Scrutchfield
Miss Marilyn J. Buche
Mrs. Anna Ramsey
Mr.

and Birs. Clem Atkinson

Mr., and Mrs. Elmer C. Brewer

Caroil Jean Bushong

Mr.

Don G.

Ridenour

Mr. and Mrs, Roy Wilburn

La Grange Christian Church &nd S.S.

Lowell Church of Christ, Indiana
Thayer Christian Church, Kansas
First Christian, El Centre, Calif.
E. Christian Church, Mc Kinney, Tex.
Hebron Christian Church, Indiana
Rinehart Christian Church, Horton,Mo^

South Valley Chapel, Chanute, Kansas

Parker Heights Christian, Odessa, Tex.
Wheatland Christian Church, Indiana

Eagle Lake Church of Christ and S.S.

Elmer Christian Chin*ch, Missouri

Truman Church of Christ, Minnesota

Mt. Pleasant Christian, Carthage,111.
Ladies Aid, Madelia Church of Christ
Savonburg Ladies Aid, Kansas

Friendship Class,1st. Christian, Lex.

Barnsdall Christian Missionary, Okla.
Richard's Christian S.S., Missouri
Union Ave. Christian S.S., Moberly
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and Mrs.

Lawrence Greer

Mr. Harry F. Correll

Mrs. Emma S, Rolls
Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Fowler
Mrs. H.C.

Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Allen Sharp

Mrs. Floyd Forkner
Mr.

Aaron Mc Intire

"Mr. and Mrs, Robert Aaron

Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Nesta
Miss Lillian Easter

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Carr

Livinglink and VVorking Fund Receipts for January,

Chidamoyo Christian Hospital Receipts

Jr. Hi^ Medical Fund Crusade

1968

1,718.63
2,659.24
133.31

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CHIDAMOYO MISSION

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P/BAG 38, KAROI

RHODESIA. AFRICA

March 5, 1968
Dear Co-Worker:

Greetings in the name ' of Christ. The aftermath of the hospital

dedication, isn't what we expected at all. We h^d though"^ things would
quiet down" a little bit, but. there were still many things to be done
to finish up. Much excitement had been created toward the dedication,
and praise God we are still "wound up" with new excitement. Within the
first three weeks after dedication seventeen people accepted Christ and

were baptized in the new hospital Chapel.

Several of the hospital con

struction crew have also become Christians, and now several more are
strongly indicating their belief in Jesus Christ, and desire to be

obedient to Him.

A slide set is now ready about the hospital.

Returning To Rehearse
Vftiat God Has Done

After much prayer and thought, we have tentatively plann^d^o come

to the U. S.A, and report to you beginning this September

1968. We
have completed the normal terra for here, but had previously thought of
staying longer.

It will

be impossible

who have given

to the

to report to all

hospital part

churches and

of the program.

May

Individuals

we suggest

that some of you sponser area services, as we would like for all contr
ibutors to hear the story of what God has done with their love and will
ingness to share.

We mainly would like

to be with the regular supporters, reporting

fully and discussing freely what has been done; and, outline future
plans for your consideration. Our hope is that you would contact us
with your preference of time, and we'll try to work it all out to your
convenience.

I regret that Helen, much of the time, must remain with our three
children, two of whom will be in school at Metz, Missouri near to her
folks home and also to one of our sponsoring churches.
Travel

funds to the

States are needed and we are confident

you will be able to help sufficiently in this as well, so that we

depart from Rhodesia about mid-August, Lord willing.

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1968

Hoping Things Soon

Turn Out Right

As of today the medicine did not discourage the tapeworms from

making their homes in Karolyn and Lynda the first try; but, apparently
the amoeba have gone away from all. Other intruders interrupted Heleni
worm free period and now we'll see what the medicine will do to the
"strongyloids'*. Karolyn and Lynda are again on a three day no-solid
diet

before the attack on the tapeworms

will be made by the forces of

medicine again.

It really isn't as bad as it sounds, I guess. We would ask your

prayers though, knowing that God will grant new strength. We are so
fortunate to have the hospital nearby.

May

God grant

each of you

peace sufficient for each day.

love.

'

wisdom in all things, and

grace

and

Again we thaiik you for your concern and

'

In His Service,

Ziden and Helen

Contributors For February, 1968

Madelia Church of Christ, Minn.
Church of Christ, Lowell, Ind.
1st. Christian, Crown Point, Ind.

Kouts Christian Church, Ind.

1st. Christian, Florissant, Mo.
Blackoak Church of Christ, Gary, Ind,
Aztec Christian, New Mexico
1st. Christian, Concordia, Kansas

South Valley Chapel, Chanute, Ks.

Gravity Christian Church, Iowa
Bucklin Christian Church, Kansas
Rinehart Christian, Horton, Mo.
Wheatland Christian Church, Ind.

Galesburg Christian Church,' Kansas

Thayer Christian Church, Kansas
1st. Christian, El Centre, Calif.

Mc Cune Christian Church, Kansas

Crocker Christian Church, Kansas

_South Haven Christian Church, Ind.

1st. Christian, Lexington, Ky.

Eagle Lake Church of Christ, Minn.
Deep River Church of Christ, Ind.

E. Christian, Mc Kinney, Texas

Drexel Garden, Indianapolis, Ind.
North Joplin Christian, Joplin, Mo.
Mt. Pleasant Christian, Carthage,111

Truman Church of Christ, Minn.

Sebring Church of Christ, Ohio

Groups

Ladies Aid, Madelia Minnesota

Deep River Church of Christ S.S.
Welcome Class, Loami Christian
Richards Christian S.S,, Mo.
Barnsdall Christian Missionary
Mission Group 2, Protection, Ks.
Builder's Class, Crown Point

Savonburg Ladies Aid, Kansas

Friendship Class, Lexington, Ky.
Friendship Class, W. Milford, Ohio
Dorcas Circle, Eagle Lake, Minn.
Jr. High, 0'Fallen Central, 111.
Eagle Lake Church of Christ S.S.

Individuals

Mr. and Mrs. Frank L, Fowler

Miss Bonita De Pue

Marg^et Scrutchfield
IVh?. Harry F. Cornell
Mrs. Grace Mc Carty
Mr s. Anna Rams e y
Miss Marilyn J. Buche

Mr.

and Mrs.

Cecil Sisson

Mr.

and Mrs.

James Woolf

R5rand Mrs. Don Jx. fU denour

Carroll Jean Bushong
Mr.
Mr.
Miss

and Mrs.
and Mrs.

Lawrence Greer
Clem Atkinson

Lillian Easter

Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Graves

Mr. Charles Van Nada

Miss Ida C. Meyers

Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Conley

Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.

Mr.
Mr.

and Mrs.
and Mrs.

Dan Robinson
Robert Aaron

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wilburn

Mr.

and
and
and
and
and

Mrs.
Mrs.
Mrs.
Mrs.
Mrs .

Millard T. Clark
Thomas E. Carr
Dan Robinson

Ralph Magner
Cecil Farley

Total receipts for Livinglink and Servicelink in Feb. f 1,748.71

Total receipts for Chidamoyo Christian Hospital

t 2,157.73

Total receipts for Jr. High Medical Fund Crusade

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PLEASa SEND YOUR CHANGE OF ADDRESS -I

30.91

Thank You so much.

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Non-profit
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Lowell,: Indiana - 46356

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WITNESSING TO RHODESIA
"Holding Forth The Word Of Life"
- Phllippians 2:16 -

The ZIDEN L, NUTT Family

Forwarding Address:

Field Address:

R. R. 2, Box 164

CHIDAMOYO MISSION

LOWELL, INDIANA 46356

P/BAG 38. KAROi

May, 1968

RHODESIA. AFRICA

Dear Christian Friends:

Greetings in the name of our Redeemer. Several weeks have passed

since we last wrote; and, so many things have happened that it is hard
to

know what

to

tell

in t h i s

short

letter.

"White unto Harvesb"

We have seen the power of God bring about 400 a year to repent
ance; but, this year we are all overwhelmed by the tremendous responses,
The medical outreach, assisted by an African Evangelist who arrived re
cently to work in the hospital, is amazing. New areas are opening all
around us, but time is short and valuable in the world today. Rhodesia
seems more ready than ever to turn toward God.

"To Rehearse all Things in the U.S.A."

Vve are thrilled with the prospect of coming to you to rehearse

what God has done through your efforts in us and others. At the same
time we will regret being away at this strategic time. Not only will
we rehearse what has been done, but are anxious to discuss with you
pl^s- for a new venture in Rhodesia to strengthen local leaders and .
each^ew areas. Lord willing, we will be moving 120 miles away to
Sinoia,; after our furlough, where we can spearhead a new program.
We are thankful for the many requests already flowing in for

re

vivals, Faith Promise Conferences, and other speaking engagements. Only

through area meetings will we be able to report to all and fulfill the
requests. We are surprised, yet feel honored by these and we pray the
Lord will use us for His Glory.
"With Great Response go Problems"

The unfolding

opportunities

and response is

same time we have, and continue to face problems.

wonderful.

At the

VVe cannot reach for

ward u'ntil the debt on the hospital chapel is paid, and though we are
scheduled to come to the U.S. in August, there is yet a need for fur
lough funds.
These are only financial problems, but would plead to you
for sacrificial help and prayers in the next two months, especially.

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1968

The rate of growth in the church brings us face to face with leader
ship needs. On the other hand we are daily met with having to turn down
requests to "come and preach." Witchcraft and traditions still tempt
some of the new Christians.

Other problems come and go with the strength

of God.

There is

so much

loose ends, after having

to do

in.the next tv/o months to pick up the many

rushed from

one thing to another.

However, it

is good to see these things being completed.

God has certainly blonsed us in so many ways.

blessings is our association with you who are being so
ing the lost. Vi/e are ever thankful to you for the
taking in bringing souls to Christ. May God richly

One of these great

wonderful in seek
vital part you are
bless our ministry

with you for His Glory and Honor.

In His Service,

May 26. 1968

Furlough Funds received ^5 542.00

^

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Chidamoyo Equip. Fund - $ 1,621.59

(Hospital

Ziden and Helen

Contributors for March.

1968

Grenola Christian Church, Kansas

Mt.Pieasant Christian, Carthage, 111.
Rinehart Christian, Horton, Mo.
East Christian, Mc Kinney, Texas
Medaryvills Christian Church, Ind.
Hebron Christian Church, Indiana
Bucklin Christian Church, Kansas

First Christian, Crown Point, Ind.

South Valley Chapel, Chanute, Kan.

Droxel Garden ^hristian, Indianapolis

Crocxer Christian Church, Mo.

Galesburg Christian Church, Kansas
Arcadia Christian Church, Ind.
Blackoak Church of Christ, Gary, Ind.
North Joplin Christian, Joplin, Mo.
vi/apella Christian Church, 111.
Truman Church of Christ, Minn.

Sebring Christian Church, Ohio

First Christian, Lexington, Ky.
Shelby Church of Christ , Indiana

Kouts C'hristian Church, Indiana

First Christian, Florissant, Mo.
Mc Ciu.. Christian Church, Mo.
Wheatland Christian Church, Ind.

Thayer Christian Church, Kansas

First Christian, El Centre, Calif.

Eagle Lake Church of. Christ., Minn.

Madelia Church of Christ, Minn.
Church of Christ, Lowell, Indiana

Groups

Union Ave. Christian S.S,,Moberly

Metz Christian Church S.S., Mo.
Barnsdall Christian Missionary,Okla.
Friendship Class, Lex5.ngton, Ky.
Master's Messenger^, St.Louis C.C.
Mission Group No.2, Protection, Ks.
Eagle Lake Church of Christ S.S.
i/il.C.M.S. ,MaplewoocI, Terre Haute,Ind.

Savonburg La': n

Kansas

l/Velcome Class, Loami Christian, 111.

Deep River Church of Christ S.S.

Friendship Class, West Milford, Ohio

La Grange Christian S.S., Missouri
Builder's Class, Crown Point, Ind.
Madelia Church of Christ Ladies Aid

Individuals

Jean H. WooIf

Mr.

Margaret Scrutchfield

Mr. Cecil Farley

Mrs. Anna Ramsey

Miss Bonita De Pue

Mr. Harry Correll ^

Mr. arid.Mrs. Cecil^STsson

Miss Marilyn J. Buche

Mr. and Mrs.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.

and
and
and
and
and

Lawrence Greor

Mrs. Ziden E. Nutt Jr.

Mrs. John C. Brown
Mrs. Thomas E. Carr
Mrs. Roy Wilburn
Mrs. Patrick 0'Donne11

and Mrs. Frank L. Fowler

Mr. and Mrs.

Miss Lillian
Mr. and Mrs.
Mr. and Mrs.
Mr. and Mrs.
Mr. and Mrs.

Clem Atkins on
Easter
H.C. Johnson
Don G. Ridenour
Thomas A. Watts
Robert Aaron "

Estella E. Shaw
Elaine Rail::

A note from the Forwarding Agent; The names listed above have sent
for Ziden and Helen's Livhglink, Sorvicelink and furlough Funds. Many
others have given for the Chidamoyo Medical .Program and to each one we say

a great big " Thank You."

Chidamoyo Medical Fund Financial reports and the

latest Hospital slides are available upon request.

Livinglink, Servicelink and Furlough Fund receipts in March

Chidamoyo Christian Hospital - 4^1,289.31
Jr. High Medical Fund - $ 61.75

1,200.39

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CENTRAL AFRICA MISSION, CHIDAMOYO

%The piercing sim beat down on us that

day in June 1962 when the first foundations

egg-size tumor located in the interior of

and clearing were being started for Chidamoyo Mission. An old African evangelist
had first brought the white man here, and

Chuck's throat. Miss Madonna Burget R.N.

came from Mashoko Christian Hosptial to
serve as full time nurse in opening the new
Christian Hostpial at Chidamoyo. Some

David Grubbs had been thrilled with the op

portunity. Now the Ziden Nutt family was

here to begin the work. The African evange

times she had as many as 40 patients under

list moved here along with other to help,

With the Kelleys and the Ammermans

in the States, the work load fell on the Ziden

her care.

and soon people realized that we had not come

to set up a market and isell their wives to
America, but that God loved them through

Nutts and Miss Burget. The work involves

three areas; evangelism, education and

us.

medicine. Approximately 400 conversions

A Ch ristian Day School was begun and

plans of development took shape each day.
In 1963, on a lovely July day, the Ammer-

man family arrived to join the work. Then

in May of 1966 the Lord directed the Charles
Kelley family to this growing harvest field.
, A Madonna Burget, R.N. was transferred here

doctors in Rhodesia for removal of a hen-

by Dr. Pruett to assume responsibility for

the medical practice in January 1967. Ola
Marion arrived in September 1967 to teach
the missionary children.
In the meantime four Christian Day

Schools were built throughout the area. A

hospital was built and a church building con
structed. January of 1968 found the Dr.
Dale Erickson family coming and taking over
the medical work.

resulted from the total efforts of the mission

in 1967. In the four Christian Day Schools

the 1968 enrollment is 467 students. Three
classrooms have been added to the existing

school buildings which already had 12 rooms.

One teacher's home was also added.

Due to the success of surgery and treat

ment, the Kelleys returned the latter part
of May. In the middle of July the Ammer
mans returned from their year of furlough.

Kelleys began the construction of their

house. Ammermans had raised funds for a

church building at the mission which was be

gun at once. The church building was finished
quickly and most economically. It was de
dicated December 24, 1967.

In September Miss Ola Marion joined

the work as teacher of our children and worker

Through the total efforts made, over

400 a year have been converted by the power
of the Gospel, and many churches started.

in the ladies' work.

NEEDS

30 was the dedication of the hosptial. It was

Prayer

Filmstrips: especially on the life of

Christ, Acts, and other useful teaching
filmstrips.
Flannelgraph materials.
Funds for medical equipment.
GOALS

To establish the young churches.

To see an African leadership rise up
among the churches.

To better equip the Christian school

teachers to instruct the hundreds of students

in their daily Bible periods.

The year 1967 at Chidamoyo Mission in

On January 17, 1968 Dr. Dale Erickson

arrived to join this wonderful ministry. Jan.

a big day. Six tribal chiefs with their mes

sengers were present along with many hun
dreds of people. Praise be to God for what
He has brought about through His people, to
the first three weeks after the hospital dedi

cation, 16 were baptized in it's chapel. Two

preaching points have been established as

results of the hospital ministry.

Hope in Christ is a real necessity. The

people drift aimlessly without an anchor. An
effective anchor cannot be found in money,

clothes, better houses or higher cultural level.

Only in Jesus can these people have an anchor
to keep their souls for all eternity.

the north central section of the country of

Ziden Nutt Family

Rhodesia was most eventful.

Bruce Ammerman Family

Charles Kelley Family

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Dr. Dale Erickson Family

Madonna Burgett

Africa

The Charles Kelleys returned to the

States upon the advice of three attending

Ola Marion

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Dedication day in the new church building.

Church before completion.

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CHIDAMOYO MISSION

Over 400 have been baptized

each year since 1961.

m
Christian leadership class

Women's sewing and Bible class

Ready for a day of calling

in the villages.

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P/BAG 38. KAROI

RHODESIA, AFRICA

Aug. 15, 1968

Dear Christian Friends:

Greetings in the name of Christ.

The miles went quiclcly as we :

journeyed on the airliner from Salisbury, Rhodesia to Chicago, Illinois.

Total flight time was about twenty-twoJ hours traveling at about 550. M.P.H.
Vile were met in Chicago at 5 P*M., August 5th by a bus from the Church at^
Lowell, Indiana which brought loved ones and friends.
Farewell From Rhodesia

It was hard leaving Rhodesia; For, it. seems that the work Is
now blossoming out with unlimited opportunities as never before since we
moved there seven years ago. About 300 to 400 people of Chief Dandawa's

area, including many leaders attended as well and brought gifts and words
of thanks. Pood was served to all as well and we enjoyed a rich time
together. We are anxious to return as soon as. possible in mid-1969.
While In The U.S.A.

We are amazed at the requests for speaking dates and feel

honored that God is opening these opportunities to preach the Gospel and
present it's effect as preached in Rhodesia this past missionary term.
There are many to report too, especially because we were involved in the

Christian Hospital program so closely, l/i/e hope we can see many of you
personally to report and express our thanks. I'll be teaching a class
at the 21st National Missionary Convention, and hope to see many of you
there.

Helen and the children will settlt near the Church at Rlnehart,
(near Horton, Missouri) where two of our three children will attend school

W regret that we'll be apart, and thus not able to visit you as a family.
You are so wonderful and sacrificial in your giving and we make
no apology when asking you to continue giving while we are here in the
U.S.A. The hospital "chapel is not yet paid for, and with about 25 to 40

being converted each month through the chaplaincy program, we are thrilled
and know that it is worth whatever sacrifice we can possibly make. W had
to borrow some funds for our travel to the U.S. and these must be returned.

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Reports Thus Par

We began speaking immediately upon arrival and are happy for

the way in which people are receiving the report. They are excited at
seeing the leopard skin; the witchdoctor's magic stick; and, also the
film of the witchdoctors;
the people.

and, especially the witness being brought to

They are thrilled, as we are, at the way God is working through

the Gospel which we and others preach. We pray that God will use us
effectively this year as we visit many of you. We know that you will be
a blessing to us, and we pray that God will make us a blessing to you.
It is so kind of you to express your love through prayers and support, ...
and we thank you for the part you are taking in seeing that we can go
with the Gospel throughout the world. May He richly bless you in your
labors both at home and abroad.

Because of Our Risen Lord,

Zldi

L. Nutt & family

Contributors For July.

Church of Christ, Lowell, Indiana

Church of Christ, Truman, Minnesota
Church of Christ, Black Oak, Ind.
Church of Christ, Fairmont, Minn.
Rinehart Church of Christ, Missouri
First Christian, Dodge City, Kansas
Christian Church, Wheatland, Ind.
First Christian, El Centre, Calif.
Christian Church, Hebron, Indiana
Church of Christ, Sebring, Ohio
Christian Church, Washington, 111.
Christian Chprch, Lakeland, Florida

South Valley Chapel, Chanute-, Kianas

Christian, Concordia, Kansas

1968

Church of Christ, Mountain, Wis.

Christian Church, Crocker, Missouri
Western Hills Church of Christ,
Cincinnati, Ohio

Christian Church, Galesburg, Kansas

McCune Christian Church, Kansas
Church of Christ, Eagle Lake, Minn.
First Christian, Crown Point, Ind.

Christian Church, Bucklin, Kansas

First Christian, Florissant, Mo.

Union Ave. Christian, Moberly, Mo.

East Christian, McKinney, Texas
Southside Christian,--SpringfieId, 111.

First Christian, Lexington, Kentucky

Di^el G^den Christian, IndianapolisNorth Joplin Christian, .Joplin, Mo.

Christian Church, Kouts, Indiana
Church of Christ,-Mad'elia, Minn.

Christian Church, Thayer, Kansas

Mt. Pleasant Christian, Carthage, 111.
Groups

Missionary Society, Barnsdall, Okla. Loyal Womens Class, Lowell, Indiana

Ailendale Christian Camp '

Rails Grove Youth Class

Friendship Class, Lexington, Ky.
Builders Class, Crown Point, Ind.

Ladies Aid, Savonburg, Kansas

Welcome Class, Loami, Illinois

Bible School, Deep River,. Indiana
Sunday School, Richards,.Missouri

Missionary Group #2, Protection, Kan- Sunday School, Eagle Lake, Minn.
Sunday School, Truman, Minnesota
Primary Dept., Clay Center, Kansas
Prairie States Christian:Camp

Friendship Class, W. Milford Church

Individuals

Mr. & Mrs. Roy Wilburn

Mr, & Mrs4

MirsisBonit-a-^ePue

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Esther M. Bbnine
}!tr. & Mrs. John E. Blair

Ira Beerbower

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Mr. & lyirs. R.J. Magner

Bflrs. William Albery

Cecil and Wanda Elliot

Mr. & Mrs. Millard T. Clark
Miss Lillian Easter
Mr. & Mrs. Kitchell'Gorball
Mr. & Mrs. Frank L. Fowler

Marilyn J. Buche
Margaret Scrutchfield
Denise Gamauf
Harriet Clark

Mr. & Mrs. Donald G. Gilchrist

Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Greer

Mrs. Harry Wright

Miss Nancy Gorball

Harry F. Correll

Mr. & Mrs. Clem L. Atkinson

r^r. & Mrs. Thomas E. Carr

Mr. & Mrs. Richard W. Wood

Mr. <Sc Mrs. Robert Aaron

Those listed gave for the Living & Service Link of our family and the work
we do. Total - #2,169..37; Others gave to pay on the hospital Chapel debt
and |)1,242.72 was received.

Received on behalf of and forwarded to

Dr. Dale Srickson for the Equipment Fund in July was $2,050.55. The Jr High
Medical Crusade totaled $12.50. Many individuals gave through churches and
groups.

Many support with PRAYER.

May God bless, all according to need.

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Holding Forth the Word of Life"

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Rhodesia,

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Reporting of Their Work

With the

Chidamoyo Mission - 1962 Through 1968

A Witness Through Medicine

It was the ninth of April 1964, that the missionaries at Chidamoyo, in consultation with Dr.

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Pruett, decided to begin the hospital project. This

^ w o u l d not only fulfi 11 our promise to the government

would open avenues^ never travel ed jnto^ the^hearts

*3nd local people which we had to make previously

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' ' g i ' l r a l l o w e d in the area; but, more than this it

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Christian Hospital - Chidamoyo
Mission

survey
site. A
campaign
been
launched
in for
the aU.S.A.
while
Ziden had
was already
on furlough;

WALTER BIRNEY would lead in the campaign. Bricks had been made, and now the moment had come for ground
breaking.

Two years of sweat and toil in construction and sacrifice by those who are giving to this project produced
a 22,000 square foot building at the cost of $3.50 per square foot. This includes the lovely chapel which is not
yet paid for. We request your prayers and help in this regard.
Christian Hospital-ChidamoyoMi ssion was dedicated on the 20th of January, 1968, and now stands as a beacon
of light not only to physical suffering, but ever pointing the way of the thousands who will enter to Jesus, the
Great Physician. Dr. Dale Erickson is now in charge of the hospital and cost of operation, supplemented by the
Rhodesian Government and hospital fees of the patients.
The work is |ust beginning, and we are thrilled at the many conversions through the work of the medical staff
and the hospital chaplain.

Present Goals - "That They May Know"

Having consulted with other missionaries, and praying for some time, the Ziden L. Nutt family will transfer to
Sinoia, Lord willing. They will relieve the Dole E. Marshall family who will be due for furlough.
Having lived in Rhodesia seven years, Ziden will produce filmstrips based around African culture and language,
using them in nightly gospel meetings, and olso in a concentrated program for training local church leaders.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU
TO HELP

PROGRAM FOR EVANGELISM

UPON RETURN

1. Continued support through

prayer and gifts.
2. Funds to liquidate the $10,000

1. Join the Dale Marshall family

in Sinoia, working with them
in African and European
evangelism.
2. Production of religious filmstrips as mentioned.
3. Equipping a mobile audio and

indebtedness on the Christian

Hospital.
3. Pray for two families to serve
in Rhodesia: One in Sinoia,
and another for Chidamoyo.
4. Return fare to Rhodesia by

visual unit, to be used in

preaching and survey programs.

June 1969.

Forwarding Address
Field Address
Ziden L. Nutt

Mr. and Mrs. Ziden E. Nutt

R. R. 2, Box 164
Lowell, Indiano 46356

Their destiny depends on knowing Christ

Sinoia, Rhodesia

"The

Chidiamoyo Story"
MAX WARD RANDALL made a visit with RAY KNAPP to the

^inoio and Urungwe areas of Rhodesia and in May of 1960 wrote

of the challenge sponsored by the churches of Christ in New Zealand

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and it was DAVID GRUBBS that worked with that mission

when he also made a survey to the Sinoia and Urungwe areas o few
months after Max. Less than a year later Ziden and his family
^ arrived in Rhodesia and were met by Evangelist Chikanda. Be-

ginnings in the Sinoia and Urungwe areas ore all the results of a

thriMing story of how the African people and one evangelist migrated
northwardto farm, and started churches. Evangelist Miga Chikanda
had moved to the area late in 1959 and traveled by bicycle mile

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building a hospital in the area of the new mission, and so he

The government and previous patterns of mi ssions in Rhodesia

necessitated a resident missionary. The government had asked
Doctor DENNIS D. PRUETT about the Central Africa Mission

^ joined us on several trips to help select the exact site. While

camping in the bush land and under the beautiful stars of the

Southern Cross, plans were made and prayers offered. In June

1962 the original grant for 100 acres of land was received, and

"Evangelist
'Evangelist Miga Cbikanda
Cbikanda'

clearning started on the site.

gy 1963 several churches hod been started and the first Chris*

tion day school was ready to be opened. Three others have since been buiIt in thi s area.

Prayers for help were answered. The Lord of Harvest raised up BRUCE AMMERMAN and family who arrived
in July of 1963, Prayers and plans continued to be fulfilled. Ladies groups were starting, special classes of
scripture in the schools begun, and, a class for young recruits.

tumtles, e^

In August 1965 the foundcdion for a major hospital was staked off and work begun. An airstrip had been hacked
out of the bush at Chidamoyo by volunteer labor. Twelve farms and schools were being preached in, and there
seemed to be no limit to thei many oppor-

Chidamoyo, then under construction.

OLA MARION arrived In September

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"Inside the Church Building at Chidamoyo"

Ins.de the Church Bu.ld.ng at Ch.damoyo

1967 to answer a great nseed>for our childrens* education. The nearest white school was 62 miles away, so Ola
began the school at Chidamoyo with 6 missionary children.

DR. DALE ERICKSON arrived with his family in January 1968 to head up the medical program at Chidamoyo
Mission. The Hospital building was dediated January 20, 1968, just three days after the Ericksons arrival.
How privileged weare to serve our Lord in Rhodesia. We are thankful to God for the opportunity, and to you who
support us we would express our appreciation. We work and pray that in all things people will be led out of dark
ness into Light, praising ^odlall the day l^g.

Spotlight African Leadership in

Churches, As hundreds come to Christ

and begin to evangelize their oun peo

ple, ue concentrate on developing a
local church leadership. One group of
about twenty live men were led by Ziden
as seen in the picture. Already there
are churches functioning by themselves
with a lay-leadership in the Chidamoyo
area.

A vital role in missionary life is

secretarial. Besides being a housewife
and mother of three, Helen spends many
hours in the office helping with office
duties, such as reporting to those who
support the work, and supplying infor
mation to our forwarding agents, Mr.
and Mrs.

Ziden E.

Nutt of Lowell,

Indiana.

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MISSION CENTERS
1 FORT VICTORIA
2 NUANETSI

3 OHIREDZI (HIPPO)

ChikIoI

d MASHOKO
5 DEWURE (GUTU)
6 GWELO

7 l*1TALi
a BULAWAYO

9 CHIDAMOYO

to eiNGA (ZAMBEZI)

Ladies meet in several different areas, and are helped

by Karolyn Ammerman (seen in the picture), Carol Kelley,
Madonna Burget, Ola Marion, Sue Alice Erickson, and Helen.

Christian Day Schools offer a tremendous opportunity to

train iheyoulh of today who become the leaders of tomorrow,
if God permits. Much of the church work has been started
by those who have come from Christian day schools. Their
are four in the Chidamoyo area led by Bruce Ammerman.