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January, 1968

Progress In Ottawa

The Lord's work in Ottawa is moving for ward under the leadership of the Richard Wright family. Forty-eight different people were in serv ices Sunday, Dec. 10. Prospects are good for con
tinued growth.

inquiries brought a negative response, but persis tence paid. On a visit to t h e school board office, after being told no school in Ottawa was available,

The Wrights arrived in Ottawa in August,

1967, and started services in their home immedi

a secretary asked Bro. Wright to wait a moment. She disappeared, then returned, asking if Lakeview Public School would be acceptable. "Lakeview?"
Dick asked. "Yes, Lakeview Public School." Dick

ately. Several people with denominational back grounds had invited him to come to assist them in establishing a New Testament church. As was ex

couldn't believe it. This was the school his youn ger children attended and was, without question, the best possible building for the new church. My,
how God works 11 First services in the school were Nov. 5.

pected, some of the denominationalists have dropped away. Others have caused problems, butafew are
regular in attendance.

A mailing to the entire area had been made, and a

After much thought, it was decided to try to rent a school auditorium for Sunday services. First

door-to-door census is now underway.

Interest

has been good and response to the census has been

better than in any similar effort in the Canadian work. In some cases Bro. Wright has been invited into homes and discussions have been possible.
Other times invitations have been extended to re turn for more detailed discussions. Attendance in

Ottawa Parsonage

Sunday services has been very good with people from numerous backgrounds attending. One family attended a few services, but then missed. They said they would not be attending any
more. "We don't believe in this 'blood atonement'

you talk about. " The man said he did not 'Taelieve the Bible to be reliable since science had proved it to be in error." Fortunately the man is still wil ling to listen to the Christian's position and Bro. Wright has appointments with the man for added
discussion. This illustrates our most difficult

This is quite a contrast to our experiences in other

Ontario cities, and even a contrast to the first ap

problem. The preacher or Christian who sincerely believes the Bible to be the sole authority in all
things pertaining to Christianity must overcome modernism. Once the conservative position of

proach made toward acquiring school property for

a temporary meeting place in Ottawa. The parsonage of the church in Ottawa is a
comfortable house with three bedrooms on the first

New Testament Christianity i s presented, many turn away, but we dare not lose our zeal. After all, multitudes turned away from the Lord. When He asked the twelve, "Will ye also go away?" Pe ter, speaking for all of Christ's followers from
then until now said, "Lord, to whom shall we go?
Thou hast the words of eternal life. "

floor, with an additional bedroom on the lower level. A recreation room on the lower level pro

vides space for various church meetings. The down payment on the parsonage came from three sources: (1) Funds raised through a Centennial project proposed by Canadians, but publicized in
Canada through Toronto Christian Mission; (2) Con

Starting a work in an area without any New Testament family to assist i s difficult for a mis sionary. The Bible School of the new church has four classes. Dick and Edna Wright each teach a class and their two older daughters, Jeannie and Rita are teaching. Other classes could be added,
but no teachers are available. Since Ottawa is 250

tributions of people through the Wrights and Ottawa Christian Mission; and (3) from Church Builder
Club funds of Toronto Christian Mission. Payments

are met by Bro. Wright and Ottawa Christian Mis

sion.

The future of the work in Ottawa is most

milesfrom Toronto it is virtually impossibleforus to supply teachers from churches here. If any reader of REPORT FROM TORONTO
knows of New Testament Christians in Ottawa,

promising. The Wrights are enthusiastic and hap py. The community is responding in a good way. While there will be disappointments as some will
turn from the Truth of Christ, the Word of God is

being taught, and we have the assurance that our

labor in the Lord is not in vain.
Ottawa School

please contact us that these may be informed of the

(I Cor. 15:58)

new church and given opportunity to assist in teach

ing in the Bible School. One such name was given by Elmer Nicholson, Music professor at Great

Lakes Bible College, and this lady is now attending

services, although she has been out of contact with

the churchfor many years. Areal help to the work

in Canada can be given as you forward names to us. Gene and Lenora Dulin visited the Wrights
in Ottawa in mid-December. As we visited the

school, we found the principal responsive and help

ful.

In discussing a Vacation Bible School and

other activities, he was interested and seemed to

have no doubt that the school would be available.

Sharon Shaffer
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Sharon Shaffer of Fredericktown, Ohio, began her service with Toronto Christian Mission the first of January, 1968. She will work in the office and assist in correspondence, filing and other related work associated with the expanding ministry of the
Mission.

Toronto

Sharon, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shaffer, has been an active member of the Palmyra Church of Christ, Fredericktown, Ohio. She graduated from high school in 1964, attended Cincinnati Bible Seminary for one year and graduated from Miller-Draughton Business College, Cincinnati, Ohio, in Jime, 1967. She was employed by Aetna Insurance, Mansfield, Ohio, before coming to Toronto. Sharon's primary responsibilities will be secretarial. In
1966, over 6000 first class letters went out of our office. In 1967,

this increased to over 8000. Such voluminous correspondence has made it nearly impossible for Gene Dulin to do other impor tant work. With the increased correspondence already involved

in the expanded ministry of the Mission, assistance in corre

spondence had to be secured. She will also organize a filing sys tem which will save many hours of searching for important past correspondence, and slides and pictures. Sharon will also assist in the Bible School and youth work in the new churches established by Toronto Christian Mission. Many opportunities will be available for the use of the education
and talent Sharon has.

Sharon comes highly recommended by her many friends in the Palmyra church. Her minister, Charles Ross, hearing of our need, suggested Sharon to us. Alan LaRue, former minister

at Palmyra and presently serving as a missionary in Hamilton,

Ontario, also commends her as dedicated and capable. Your prayers are solicited for Sharon and her work in Toronto Chris
tian Mission. Financial assistance is also needed to meet her

living expenses. Please address correspondence to 5 Lavington Drive, Weston (Toronto), Ontario, Canada.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO VISIT CHURCHES IN RUSSIA?

Several have said, "I'd like to go to Russia with you, " as Gene Dulin and John Huk have visited churches in America. Some investigation has been
ments have been made, and no definite plans are

made as to the possibility for such a tour. Athreeweek tour for 20 men and women travelii^ from Toronto to London, England; Leningrad, Moscow
and Minsk, U.S.S.R.; Warsaw, Poland; Berlin, Germany; Paris, France; and back to Toronto -

laid. If you would be interested in such a tour, please write Gene Dulin, 5 Lavington Drive, Wes ton (Toronto), Ontario, Canada, indicating which
dates would be favored. If sufficient interest is

shown, further plans will be made.

Obviously, if

the June date i s more desirable definite arrange

with 10 days i n Russia and 5 days in Poland - can be arranged for $950 or less. The better dates
for travel would be thefirst three weeks of June or

the first three weeks of September.

No commit

ments will have to be made immediately to allow time for passport and visa arrangements. Your early correspondence will help determine the fea sibility of the tour. Please let us hear from you soon if you are interested.

George Bajenski
GEORGE BAJENSKI, Polish citizen who

George Bajenski directing part of choir.

graduated from Lincoln Christian College and is back in Poland doing mission work, planned the itinerary for Gene Dulin and John Huk on their 1967 Missionary Tour. He is doing an outstanding work

as he preaches, sings, leads in youth work and

summer camps, and provides renewed zeal to the
brethren in Poland.

George needs $100 per month financial as sistance. While George is not "officially" affiliated

with Toronto Christian Mission, E. C. Phillips,

Forwarding Agent for George, has asked that we receipt American donors, thus assuring proper in come tax credit. George is represented in Amer

ica by a Committee on Polish Evangelism com posed of David Hargrove (Lincoln Christian ColREPQRT FROM TORONTO

lege), Robert Phillips (minister, Bloomington, HI.),

Gene IXilin and John Huk (Toronto Christian Mis sion), and E. C. Phillips (elder. Westway church, Toronto). A newsletter telling of the work being done by George Bajenski and Kostic Jakoniuk is being published. If you would like to be on that mailing list, or share in support of this work in Poland, please write George Bajenski, c/o E. C. Phillips, 5 Lavington Drive, Weston, Ontario,
Canada.

Published monthly by Toronto Cbrlstian UlssioB, Inc., HeiUovUle, IndiaDB. Second Class Postage paid at HeltonvUle, Indiana, 4T4S6.
liHSSlONAHIES

Gene Dulin Family, Jobn K. Huk Family, Clifford Schaub Family,

Uaiy Ann Brown. Address: S Lavlngton Drive, Westoo (Toronto), Ontario, Canada. TclefdiaDe: 416-249-4273; 416-248-2711.
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TorcfKoChrlBtlanMission,Inc., Urs. D. ^Donald, Fdg. Agnt, Bel' tonvUIe, Ind., 47436. Telephone: 812-279-3338; 612-834-6649.

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No. 113

Heltonville, Indiana, 47436

February-March, 1968

Thirty To Tour
Russia In June
Response to our suggested trip to
free seats to those guiding the tour. This will
allow Gene Dulin and John Huk to renew

Russia in the last REPORT has been excel

lent. Plans have now been made to take thirty

members of the Christian church-church of

contacts in the countries visited at no expense

to Toronto Christian Mission or the churches.

Christ on a three-week tour leaving Toronto on June 2 and returning to New York-Toronto June 22. Visas are yet to be granted by the
U.S.S.R. and Poland.

While they will not have time to visit as many churches as before or new areas, or as many countries, nor will there be time for long and detailed private conferences the impact of the group will be a real blessing for the cause
of Christ

Three benefits to such a tour are; (1)

Thirty Christians, almost all from supporting churches of Toronto Christian Mission, will have opportunity to see first-hand the churches in Russia and Poland; (2) Russian Christians
will meet Christians from America and will

have strong testimony as to our interest and

concern for them and the cause of Christ in iron curtain countries. (American Christians

The tour will be in London three days, Russia ten days, Poland five days, Berlin one day and Zurich one day. The total cost includ ing all transportation and hotels, and most food (except London, Berlin and Zurich where
some meals are not included) is $950. At this

visiting Russian churches means much more to

them than most Americans would ever know);

writing we have a full group, but possible cancellations might leave room for two or

three more. If you would like to go, telephone

and (3) The airlines will provide at least two

Gene Dulin, Toronto 416 24^2711 or 249-4273.

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Millions are dying without Christ. We who know Christ are limited by time, talent, personnel, funds and
international boundaries in our efforts to reach these

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The power of the printed page is readily recog nized. In churches across America Bibles, hymnbooks, Sunday School materials, newsletters and Sunday bulletins are taken for granted, even though most churches would be helpless without such materials. The void of Christian printed materials in so many areas of the world

challenges the Christian to make available God's message in the many languages of the world. This is why Toronto Christian Mission has equipped a complete print shop. In mid-February, we mailed all readers of Report
From Toronto our WINGS FOR THE WORD brochure

explaining our printing ministry and pointing out that the equipment cost 521,000. Offerings of $3,264.38 had been
received at the time of mailing. Since this issue of Report

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(The Christian)
XPHCrHAHHH (THE CHRISTIAN), edited by
John K. Huk and published by Toronto Christian Mission, was mailed in January to 20 countries, including iron curtain countries. Of the first issue, 750 copies of the 20-page magazine were printed. The mailing list is expected to grow quite rapidly. Included in this issue was an editorial, pointing out there are times for all things and now is the time to begin publication of this magazine, which bears the same name as a former publication of the Russian church,
edited by I. S. Prokanoff, a man like unto Alexander Campbell. Each issue will have a reprint of one of Bro. (continued on next page)

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Delores Scarbrough To Toronto

to use her experience as a Director of Christian
Education. As new churches are started in the

Toronto area, one of the greatest needs is for good teachers. In the beginning of such churches, Delores will be teaching and will also have opportunity to train others to be
effective teachers of God's Word.

Delores, bom in Illinois in 1940, was teaching Bible School at 16 and at 18 dedi
cated her life to Christian vocations at Little

Galilee Camp near Clinton, 111. She graduated from Lincoln Christian College in 1964. Since January, 1965, she has served as Director of Christian Education and church secretary for the Rosemead (Calif.) Church of Christ, Robert E. Hanson, minister. Delores' father, who was an elder and teacher in the Saybrook, 111., church, now lives in Mesa, Arizona. Her mother passed away in 1966. Delores is prepared by faith, education and experience to do an effective work for
Christ in the Toronto Christian Mission. The

elders of the Rosemead church have prepared

an excellent recommendation for her and the

church will assist in her support. About one-

Delores Scarbrough is moving to Toronto in March to assist in the program of Toronto Christian Mission. She will be working in the printing ministry of the Mission as well as assisting in development of teachers in
new churches.

third of her support has been pledged. A monthly income of $300 per month will be needed for her living expenses in rapidly growing metropolitan Toronto. Your prayerful consideration of her living-link support is requested. For additional information, please

write Delores at the Mission ad^ss: 5

Lavington Drive, Weston (Toronto), Ontario,
Canada.

The printing ministry of Toronto Chris tian Mission is being expanded to meet the need for printed material in Russian and other iron curtain languages. The Canadian Christian Harbinger, Report From Toronto and other English publications are regular publications
of the Mission. Plans are to assist other mis

(continued from previous page) ProkanofPs articles. News items dealing with the Russian tour of John Huk and Gene Dulin, and with the work in Canada, the United
States and Poland were canied. Also included

sionaries in preparation of needed materials on an available time and opportunity basis. Such a printing schedule requires many hours of just plain work typesetting, printing, folding, addressing and mailing. Delores has offered herself for this service. Serving as a church secretary has afforded her experience
which will be of real value as she comes to Toronto Christian Mission.

were a sermon outline, pictures, quotations, a song and a poem. Besides editing the magazine, Bro.
Huk translates some articles and writes others.

He sets the type on the new Varityper and also has to give assistance in the lay-out work since he is the only one on the staff who
reads Russian.

In Toronto, Delores will also be able

The Greenwood church, Canton, Ohio, Lawrence Bain, minister, underwrites the cost of producing this magazine each month.

Committee

Pictured are, standing: E. C. Phillips, Roy Fuller, Clifford Schaub, Clifford Herring;
seated: John K. Huk, Gene Dulin.

REPORT FROM TOKOSTO

Published monthly by Toroato Chriatlon Mission, loc.. HcltonviUe, Indiana. Second Clus Postage paid at Heilonvllle, Indiana, 47436.
Ml<rA.RlE8

Each missionary working with Toronto Christian Mission is directly responsible to tlie leadership of his living-link churches. Regular letters and financial reports are forwarded to each supporting church that they may be fully informed of current activities and future plans of the Mission. For several years, Toronto Christian
Mission has been blessed with the counsel of

Gene Dulin Clunlly, John K. Huk Panlly, CUQord Schaub fainlly,

Mary Ann Brown. Address: S Lavlogton Drive, Weston (Toranto), Ontario, Canada. Tolephoae: 410-249-4273; 410-248-2711.
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an Advisory Committee, composed of dedicated

Canadian Christian men. These men live in

ToraotoChrisUanMission,Inc., Mrs. D.McDmald, Fdg. Agent,ReltoovUle, bd., 47436. TelG|>hone: 812-279-3336; 812-634-6649.

Toronto, are members of area churches and

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working with the Mission. In committee meetings, reports of activities and plans are discussed and financial reports are given. Salary arrangements are made through the
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Certain qualities are obsei-ved before

men are asked to serve on our advisory committee. They must be Canadian, dedicated Christians, leaders in the church, men \Vith vision, ideas and wisdom and definitely not
"yes" men. Toronto Christian Mission is
blessed to have such men available to advise and assist.

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No. 114

Heltonville, Indiana, 47436

April, 1968

Evangelism In Metropolitan Toronto

PEOPLE!! PEOPLE!! PEOPLE!! This

is metropolitan Toronto. Over two million souls live in a cluster along the north shore of Lake
Ontario. Statisticians tell us this entire north shore of Lake Ontario from below Hamilton to

speaking churches in metropolitan Toronto. The older Keele Street church, the Westway church, estab! i shed by Toronto Christian Mission in 1957, and the Willowdale church, established in December 1966, would have a
combined attendance of a few over 200 on an

Oshawa (something over 80 miles) will be one solid city within a few years with an estimated population somewhere in excess of 5,000,000. Some estimates even reach 8,000,000 to 10,000,000, depending upon boundaries, immi gration, industrial expansion and similar
factors.

average

Sunday.

The Russian Evangelical

Christian Church is also located in downtown

Toronto. In 1957, the only known witness in

the area was the Keele Street church with an

attendance of around 60.

Growth has been

Today the two million souls are enough to challenge us to do our best for Christ. English is the language of the city, but one million of these people were bora in some country other than Canada. Around 200,000 are Italian. Tens of thousands of Hungarian, German, Russian and Polish people are in the city. At least twenty-five different foreign language churches could be established and the need would still not be met. And English churches? Dozens of congregations are needed all across this huge metropolitan area. The witness today for New Testament Christianity is centered in three English-

recorded and other opportunities in areas surrounding Toronto have been used for an expansion of the cause of Christ in this part of Canada. But in reality, on a percentage basis, we have not even kept up with the population explosion in our area. What can be done to evangelize this metropolitan area? To begin to evangelize we must under stand our problems. People in metropolitan areas seem to get lost in the masses. They become statistics, numbers, insignificant, unimportant. The complexity of city living contributes to this, but undoubtedly many of these people "get lost" because they want to.
The individual can be unknown even to his

next door neighbor. Privacy becomes the ultimate goal of the individual or family.
Disaster can strike and no one will even know.

This is the way many city-dwellers want it. The affluent society has fostered a sense of security based on material possessions. Tele
vision makes social contacts less needed,
since the individual can relate himself to the actor. What social contact is needed for main

Christ? NEVER!! This merely challenges us to use our God-given intelligence and ingenuity to find a way which will let us reach these souls. God certainly didn't except the city when He challenged us to go into all the world and preach the gospel. We may not be able to
use the traditional methods we have seen work

taining equilibrium is found at work. The city-dweller feels little need for anything beyond this. How can he be reached for Christ? Housing is another factor. Those who live in private dwellings are busy individuals. They spend an hour or more getting to work and another hour returning home at night. The lawn must be kept, the house medntained, and other
such "chores" consume what free time he

for many years, but still there must be ways to reach these souls. But how? We have many ideas, some original, but undoubtedly most of them are adaptations of ideas gleaned through the years from conversations, readings and observations, the sources of which have long since been forgotten. But as we consider some of these, they sound strangely like ideas used in an age gone an age when the New Testa ment records early development of the cause
of Christ.

might have. To knock on the door of a house brings an immediate reaction usually bad. The caller has "invaded the privacy of the home." The usual response is, "We don't want any!" In ten years of work in this city, no one
in Toronto Christian Mission can recall one

person won to Christ as a result of a first contact's being made in door-to-door solicita tion. Again, how can you reach these people? Apartment contacts are even more difficult. Admission to the apartment building for solicitation is prohibited. The doors are locked and only an apartment dweller can admit an outsider who may go only to the one apart ment where he has an appointment. Appoint ments can be made, of course, only with those with whom you have had previous contact. As far as the church is concerned, the apartments are a challenging field, since we are told that less than 5% of the apartment dwellers go to church. But how do you get to these people? If and when you reach a few people,

We must get to these people. Since it is virtually impossible to contact them in their homes, why not go to another place where they are? THE SHOPPING PLAZA. People may live in seclusion, but they do need food and clothing. The new Willowdale church is seri ously considering renting a store section in a good plaza, placing the minister's study in the window, using good office furniture to make it

attractive to the passer-by. One section of the space would be arranged for a reading room with a hostess on duty every hour the plaza is open. A chapel would also be arranged. This would attract people who are in the plaza and, as an awareness of their spiritud need is recognized, they would come here for inquiry and guidance long before they would ever go to a church building and look for a minister.
Admittedly, most of those who would come to the centre would be in trouble, but the sick are those who need the physician. If we can present Christ to these troubled souls, they
will become His followers as He fulfills the

cost of meetingplaces presents a tremendous

problem. Land here is unreasonably high. Realtors tell us $100,000 is the cost of a building site in the area where the new Willowdale congregation meets. Undoubtedly, the city would not give a building permit for any type of church building costing less than $200,000. More likely it would be one-third to one-half million dollars! What OLD church, much less new one, can afford such expenditures? In the face of these problems, do we throw up our hands in despair and quit? Do we write off the masses of the city as hopeless and let them move off into eternity without

needs of life. A Presbyterian congregation in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, has a chapel in a plaza and, when inquiry was made about its effectiveness, one host said, "Souls are being saved here every day!" While we would disa gree with his doctrinal approach, we must congratulate him on method and perhaps learn something which will make us more effective. The congregation could meet in mem bers' homes in the various sections of the city where they live, having as many different home meetings as necessary to accommodate the congregation on Sunday morning. The home

service would be led by a Christian man. And when one home group outgrew facilities it could split into two groups, each endeavoring to expand to the capacity of the particular home where they were meeting. The minister of the over-all congregation would be a' 'circuit rider," leading a particular group when some special need was known. The entire congrega tion could come together then for Sunday
evening fellowship by using rented school facilities or denominational church buildings which are not in use on Sunday night. There

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been tempered with education and experience. He must be a man with vision, flexible enough

to take advantage of opportunities. He must be able to meet people, giving a good first impres sion. Some experience in counseling and administration would be valuable. Knowledge of public relations will also help. He must be young enough to have necessary energy to carry on an aggressive work, yet be old enough to command respect from those who consult him.
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assistance. However, as the congregation develops they should be able to maintain their own program without difficulty. Do you know the man who could take such a proposal, develop it and bring forth the rich harvest which awaits him? If you do, write us at 5 Lavington Drive, Weston (Toronto), Ontario, Canada, or telephone us (416-2482711 or 249-4273), making your suggestions. If you don't have such an individual in mind, please pray that the right man will be found soon. Not only is there real urgency in finding the right man for Toronto, but success in this effort might encourage Christians to follow a similar pattern in other metropolitan areas of
the world.

Thanks to all who have helped give WINGS FOR

THE WORD! Contributions to date are at $6000, moving

toward the needed $21,000. Your assistance in acquiring

the necessary equipment to print materials in Russian

and other languages is prayerfully requested. Please forward offerings to: Toronto Christian Mission, Heltonville, Indiana, 47436.

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tions. As it was my first experience of this
nature among English-speaking churches, I was a little unsure of myself. I was concerned that I might have difficulty expressing myself in English as I told the story of blessings and needs of Russian Christians. But it was my pleasant experience in every church I visited to be accepted with deep Christian love and understanding on the part of the Christian people. That gave me a measure of selfassurance and zeal to present the cause of Christ in churches and in missionary rallies. In this fellowship with Christians, I observed deep interest among many individuals and churches in missionary work and a desire to participate in spreading the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ among many nations. I am especially encouraged with the attitude of American churches toward the great need of the Russian field. I appreciate the understand ing and kindness of many churches in contrib uting to my living-link support and assisting us through Toronto Christian Mission in the publication of Christian literature in the Russian language for distribution everywhere among Russian-speaking people. It was my privilege to meet many missionaries from many
different fields and to share with them the

. . . He leadeth me . . . Ps. 23:3

God has purpose in everything that comes into our lives. We may not be able to comprehend it at the time, but there is always a lesson for us. And we learn to appreciate God's guidance. It was my privilege to spend several months of last year, as well as this year, in
traveling and visiting many Christian churcheschurches of Christ in the U.S. and presenting
the need of the Russian work. Since our visit

to Russia last year with Bro. Gene DuHn, we have had so many invitations from churches, colleges and missionary rallies that we have been unable to find time to accept all invitaRSPORT FROM TORONTO

PubllBhed iDonChly by Toronto Ctirlstian Mission, Inc., Heltoavllle, Juliana. Secrod Class Postage paid at HeltoDvUle, Indiana. 47436.
M3SSIONAHIES

Geno Dulin FamUy, Jobn K. Huk Painily, Clifford Sotiaub Family,

Hery Ann Brown. Addreaa: 5 Lavlngtoa Drive. Weeton (Torcoto),
Ontario, Canada. Telephone: 416-249-4273: 416-248-2711.
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Toronto Chrlatlan Mission, bic., Mrs. D. McDonald, Pdg. Agent, tleltonvUle, &id.. 47436. Telepbooe: S12-279-3338; 812-834-S649.

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pulpit and the Lord's blessings. One week last December, I held "^vival meetings in the Russian '""vani^elical istian Church in Los Angeles, Cili.' . t,.aiuary, I spent several weeks among ivu.-..xan people in western Canada, preaching and teaching in large cities such as Vancouver, Edmonton and Saskatoon, as well as in small farming commun ities. The seed of the Gospel was planted in many hearts. Let us pray for the harvest, I attribute all these things to the Lord's leading. May we be humble and follow His leading throughout the future.
NEWSY NOTES: Ottawa (Richard Wright, missionary) had 3 baptisms in February. Delores Scarbrough directed a combined V.B.S. during school spring vacation for Willowdale and
Keele Street churches. Plans for the Russian

tour - June 2 to 22 - are progressing. Gene Dulin is teaching Apologetics-Christian Evidences at Willowdale's midweek meetings.

Report
from

Toronto
Canadian National

Exhibition grounds

No. 115

Heltonville, Indiana, 47436

May, 1968

Stretching Dollars
In this day of inflation all of us recog
nize the need to stretch our dollars. But most
We are so thankful for all who have

of us have not found a way to do it. All we can

do is dream!

But we can tell you how you can stretch

your mission dollar today. Every dollar contri

buted to the WINGS FOR THE "WORD printing

ministry of the Toronto Christian Mission is stretched from just 100 cents to 115 cents. Here's how it works. Every American dollar is

worth 107 cents in Canada. We are paying 8 cents per year interest on money borrowed to pay for the printing equipment. Every dollar we pay now avoids this interest charge. So 8 interest, plus the 7C premium on the American dollar means, YOUR DOLLAR STRETCHES STRETCHES CENTS. FROM 100 CENTS TO 115

caught the vision of the importance of the printing ministiy, and have shared in such a wonderful way in the last few weeks. The amount needed to meet the cost of the equip ment is $21,UU0.00. Your offerings will help us pay for these very important tools for distribut ing the Word of God. In a recent publication we read an article by Dr. Oswald J. Smith, Minister of Missions of the Peoples Church in Toronto.
While we have doctrinal differences with this

man, he has led his congregation to be one of

the most mission-minded churches in the worid.

About one-third of a million dollars goes to missions from this congregation every year. He
says:

'The greatest miracle in our day and

generation is the miracle of increasing literacy

around the world. Now for the first time in our

the emphasis on the message instead of the building shall we see the results they are
seeing. It's the message that is dynamite- it's
the message that does the execution it's the Gospel thatis the power of God unto salvation... "How much have you invested in the

history -we are a part of a generation that is able to read, and it is possible to evangelize the remaining unevangelized nations of the world by means of the printed page. In most countries of the world today, education is compulsory; people are learning to read millions are learning to read. What are they going to read? They are hungry for reading material and will read anything they can get their hands on. It will depend on who gets to
them first. "The
communists seem to have the

Printed Page? You, no doubt, have given your

doing the same at Peoples Church in Toronto, but we know that the printed page alone can do the job and that is why we are putting our
money on the Printed Page... We believe that is the most effective method there is."

money to missionaries. This is fine; we are

answer. Did you know that last year the com munists printed two pieces of literature for every man, every woman, every boy and every

Wi i ngs

JTor

girl on the face of this earth? NlahatinaGhandi's

grandson made a statement to this effect; 'The missionaries taught us to read but the com munists gave us the books.' Why didn't the missionaries give them the books? Because
the church that sent out the missionaries had

21,000

_ 18,0 17,000 .
16,00

never

caught the

vision.

After spending

thousands of dollars to train the missionaries

to teach the people of the world to read, they allow the communists to come along and supply the reading material. The missionaries taught them to read but the communists gave them the
books.

15,000 14.000

13,000 ,

"Last year Russia translated 5000 different books. Our country translated 800. Great Britain translated 600. Based on this, which nation do you think believes in the power of the printed page? Russia knows something of the influence, something of the effect, something of the power of the printed page. Russia doesn't want a war. The worst thing that could happen to Russia would be to have
a nuclear war. Russia knows that she would be annihilated in a matter of hours if a nuclear

12,000
11,000 _

. 10,000
9,000 ^ 7,000 6,000 5,000 4, 000 3,000 2,000 8.000

war were to break out. If Russia can get its

magazines into the hands of the professors in our colleges and universities, into the hands of our politicians, leaders, and rulers, into the hands of our judges, into the hands of our

liberal clergy, Russia may be able some day to

take over without a war.

1,000

"For nearly 150 years now the church

of Jesus Christ has been investing its money in bricks and mortar in church buildings,
whereas the communists and others have been

investing their money in their message. Not until we change our emphasis, not until we put

Contributions of $7,135.00 have been received to date for the WINGS FOR THE WORD printing equipment fund. Thanks to all who have helped.

First Impressions
The first job waiting for me when I
arrived in Toronto on March 11 was a combined Vacation Bible School for the Willowdale and Keele Street churches. I was to be the Director and sole teacher for the school of an unknown number of children.

By Deiores Scarbrough

I planned a program I hoped would meet the need and it did. Thirty-two children registered with an average attendance of 23 and with ages ranging from four to sixteen. One high school boy helped with younger children and women of the Keele Street church provided
refreshments.

Christ Each time, six children from that congregation recited the memory work for the week and I made a report to the congregation. It truly was a wonderful week. It gave me an opportunity to get acquainted with the children and they with me. I look forward to many opportunities to work with these boys and girls.

CAMP DATES
Senior (Grades 10-12) June 23-29

Since I was a stranger to Canada and to Toronto, it was with some fear and trembling that I took a bus and a trolley car to the first d^'s session. Being unaccustomed to the Canadian accent, I had trouble understanding the children's names when they said them, especially a couple of Italian names. But by
the end of the week I had mastered all names,
even the Italian ones.

First Chance (Grade 3) July 18-20 Junior High (Grades 7-9) July 21-27 Junior (Grades 4-6) July 28-Aug. 3 Underprivileged Boys Aug. 5-8 International Week (Grade 10,up).... Aug. 1&-23 Family Week-end Aug. 30-Sept. 2
Some helpers {teachers, kitchen and

grounds) are ne^ed for most weeks, except

International Week. If you can give some time
write Toronto Christian Mission soon.

This was a strange time for V.B.S. This was the "spring break" from school for
the children and is the best time to hold V.B.S.

INTERNATIONAL WEEK is desired

for youth from the U.S. and Canada. This is a camp week which is different. Youth fix)m several states are planning to attend. For details, write Toronto Christiem Mission.

here. I rather doubt that it should be called

"spring break." During the week we had rain, fog, sleet and snow! Many of the children came to V.B.S. by public transportation. You have to
admire them for their faithllilness.

The children are very respectful to their teachers. Whenever I asked a question of the group or individual, the one answering always stood to answer. I did not have a single discipline problem even though there was a great difference in their ages and a variety of races Negro, oriental and Caucasian. What a

IRON CURTAIN TOUR Plans for the June Missionary Tour to Russia and Poland are progressing. Visas have not yet been granted. Join us in prayer that

joy to be able to sing, "Jesus Loves all the

Children of the World."

doors will open and this opportunity for service

will be allowed. The itinerary and details will be in a later REPORT that you may follow the the tour in prayer.

During the two hours each morning the children were shown a filmstrip followed by discussion. They had a missionary story and memory work. The offering for the week went
to Christian Mission for Mexican Evangelism in Baja California, Mexico. The closing program was a bit different
from that held in the States. We had a 10-minute

And the Lord added...

The Mountain View church (Hamilton)

program on Sunday morning for the Willowdale

Church of Christ and a 10-minute service on

Sunday evening for the Keele Street Church of

reports one baptism; the church in Ottawa r^orts three.

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Vanita Dulin will be
am

PRAYER-A-GRAMS

In recent weeks we have received many

p6
tor

P RAYER-A-GRAMS from

brethren

all

across

available

Vacation Bible School and Camp work during

July and August. She is a student in Cincinnati Bible Seminary and will have been, with three

other C.B.S. students, on the June, 1968,

MISSIONARY TOUR into Russia and Poland.

America. Our deep appreciation is extended to all who rememba- us in prayer. We know there are thousands who do. Because you have prayed, God has opened doors which have been closed for generations. Because you have prayed, needs are supplied. Because you pray,
victories are won for Him. "Pray without ceasing." "Brethren, pray for us."

Her experience in Canada, as well as her knowledge of the Iron Curtain work, gives her

a background to be an effective missionary

speaker for both Camp and Vacation Bible
School.

To arrange for her to be in your program, please write her at Toronto Christian Mission, 5 Lavington Drive, Weston (Toronto), Ontario,
Canada.
HEPORT >BOM TOROMTO

V.B.S. Lessons
Available
Delores Scarbrough, while director of religious education at Rosemead, California, prepared a series of Vacation Bible School lessons dealing with Toronto Christian Mission. Now that she is in Toronto, she has brought these lessons up to date, and they are available
for use in Vacation Bible Schools across

^ibUcbed noathlr bjr Toronto ChriatUa UUtloa. be.. HeltoavlUe. Mlua. Stoced CUat Poatac* (Mid tt KaltoevtUe. bdUu. 4743S.

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America. The ten missionary lessons are pre

pared to meet the needs of children. Pictures
are included with the lessons. Colored slides

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arc available for use either during the school, or for a closing program. These materials may be ordered from Torontt) Christian Mission, 5 Lavington Drive, Weston (Toronto), Ontario, Canada. We are making no charge for the lessons, but an offering for the printing ministry or another phase of the work would be appreciated.

l^eport
from
tlToronto
MIKTVO IN raiifcfta

Tent meeting in Polish village, June 16, 1968.

No. 117

Heltonville, Indiana, 47436

July, 1968

PICTORIAL REPORT

1968 - CHRISTIAN TOUR

Soviet Union Gene Dulin with Theodore

Beechick (who attended Minnesota Bible College) and another preacher.

Poland Vera Huk and George Bajenski announce their engagement.

White Russia Vanita and Karlita Dulin

with Pioneers in a children's conununist

training camp where tour group sang gospel songs.

White Russia Statue in Pioneer camp showing a sword being beat into plow-share.
Pioneer leaders were told this was a Biblical

prophecy from Isaiah 2:4.

Russia Vcmon Brothers singing gospel

songs at the request of the Intourist Guide (lady in picture).

Moscow A song fest in a Russian home.

Poland Picture day at the Old Folk's Home. Personal Polaroid pictures were given to each resident.

Poland Prayer time before departing on

preaching tour.

1968 CHRISTIAN TOUR

Those participating in the tour were: Gene, Lenora, Vanita and Karlita Dulin, To ronto; John and Vera Huk, Toronto; Richard Becker, Evansville, Ind,; Palma Bennett, Merritt

Island, Fla.; Charles Branum, Fort Wayne, Ind.;

Gary Call, Green Cove Springs, Fla.; Lawrence

Carpenter, Oaklawn, 111.; Vicki Eckler, Indi anapolis, Ind.; Jeanne Gamble, Jacksonville,
Fla.; Ron Henderson, Painesville, Ohio; Katherine Hewitt, Redwood Falls,Minn.; Myrtle

KIPORT FROM TOROMTO

McDonald, Bedford, Ind.; Ida Nichols, Indi anapolis, Ind.; Paul Nourse, Evansville, Ind.; Jerry Paul, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Don and Dorothy Reinholt, Fort Wayne, Ind.; James Robinson, Jacksonville, Fla.; Gordon Souder, Vancouver, Canada; Charles Steele, Ashland, Ky.; Bemice Tanner, Medora, Ind.; Nell Taylor, Jacksonville, Fla.; Dewey Thackston, Niagara Falls, Canada; Bill Twaddell, Cocoa Beach,

PtdtlUtod iBoalbly by Torato Chrlitlu ItUiloo, bio., Itoltoaillle. tedlane, StooDd CUjm PosUg* p>ld tl HaltMvllla, bdUu, 474S6.

Fla.; Bill, Bob and Don Vemon, Springfield,

Mo.; and B. J. Vemon, Dewey, Okla.
TOUR UNBELIEVABLE SUCCESS

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Doors opened and prayers answered in ways comparable to Bible days! The group sang in church in Leningrad and Minsk. A girls' trio
{Vanita and Karlita Dulin and Vicki Eckler)

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sang in the Moscow church. The Vemon Brothers sang at Minsk. Gene Dulin spoke in each church. Bro. Huk spoke at Leningrad and Minsk. Meet ings with church leaders were held. From bus and hotel, and at the Pioneer camp, gospel songs were sung. In many other ways the group
witnessed to the faith.

three

In Poland, the large group divided into smaller groups and visited different

sections where services were held and Polish Christians entertained the visitors in their
homes.

One on the tour wrote, "My life has been

changed as a result of what I have experienced.

I have been challenged toward greater loyalty

to my Lord and have had my eyes opened to

what really exists behind the Iron Curtain." Another "1 have certainly been strengthened

spiritually, as well as gaining a world of knowledge." Another; "1 am amazed that we

had the freedom to preach as much as we did."

"The whole experience far exceeded my expec

tations."

I^eport
from ^Koronto
Taken in Russia: Bro. Huk, his brother, Vera, nephew.

No. 118

Heltonville, Indiana, 47436

August, 1968

We Go To Church In Minsk
Minsk, the capital of White Russia, has well over one-half million people. The city was badly damaged in the Second World War, but war damage is in very little evidence now. The five years since our first visit there in 1963 allows us to observe many changes. New buildings have replaced older ones; streets have been improved; consumer products are more plentiful; the city seems to be gi'owing in
every respect.

The one congregation of the "Union of Evangelical Christian-Baptist" people meets

in a suburban location a considerable distance

from downtown. Difficulty in getting public transportation, however, does not keep Chris tians from attending worship services. In 1963, on our first visit, the building being used by
the Christians was small and was located

closer to the center of the city. We found that building filled to overflowing at every service we attended. The present building, which has been completely remodeled for the use of the church, was also filled to overHowing. Six to eight hundred people asseml)!e regularly I'oi"
Mcotinsi)lace i)l" the
church in Minsk
services.

Our I9(i8 visit took us to !?ussia lor ten

days. After visiting churches in Leningrad and ticmal Russian "good-bye." Every person in our group was over Moscow where various opportunities were given our group to sing and speak, we traveled on to whelmed by the reception we received, not only Minsk. Here we were met at the airport by in Minsk but in the other churches we visited.
brethren from the church who traveled with us

to our hotel and then on to the meeting house for Thursday night services. Although we were early for the seivice. many Christians had already assembled. As we arrived, we saw people coming from every direction. They gave a friendly smile and a handshake and welcomed
all 32 of our brethren to the services.

Shortly before the service started, the leading brethren of the congregation assembled
in a small room to discuss the order of services. John Huk and Gene Dulin were invited to meet

with these brethren. As the service was planned much time was allotted to our group. After an opening hymn and special music by the excel lent choir of the Minsk church, a message was brought by one of the congregation's younger preachers, selected because we had a number of young people in our group. During prayer time, Charles Branum of Fort Wayne, Indiana, prayed. His words were interpreted by Bro. Huk
so the Russian brethren would understand the
prayer.

The Russian brethren, by the smiles on their faces and by their firm handshakes, conveyed to us the love they have for us as brethren in Christ. We in turn could convey to them the love we have for them. In our words of greeting to each congregation of these precious saints, we had a promise and a request. We promised them we would pray lor them. They responded vocally with words of appreciation for oui prayers. Then we requested them to pray for American Christians. They promised they would. May God grant that thi-ough this fellowship of prayer His children in Russia, the United States
and around the world ne drawn closer

together in Christ.

NEWSY NOTES
One hundred have enrolled in the Bible

The nextpartof the service was allotted to our group. Bro. John Huk led the tour group in singing "How Great Thou Art" both in Eng lish and Russian. The man in charge of the
services in Minsk then asked Bro. Huk to lead

Correspondence Coujse recently inaugurated in the Soviet Union by the "Union of Evangeli cal Christian-Baptists." This will serve to give training to prospective preachers.
A missionaiy is needed in .Argentina
now. As far as we know the Christian ChurchChurch of Christ has no missionaries in that

the entire congregatioii and our group in singing country. Many Russian Christians there, plus this wonderful song together. This was one of many native Argentinians, would welcome a the more thrilling moments in our whole visit missionar\-. Write us for details. in Russia. Bro. Huk was requested to preach

and Bro. Dulin also preach^ with Bro. Huk

Hear Bro. John K. Huk and dozens of

interpreting the message. Special music was other missionaries at the NATIO.N.AL MIS presented by the Vemon Brothers of Christian SIONARY CONVENTION, &in Antonit, Texas, TV Mission and by a girls" trio composed of Sept. 24-27. Register your interest by forwarding Vanita and Karlita Dulin and Vicki Eckler. At $1 per person or $3 per family to Box 14117, another prayer time Bill Twaddell of Cocoa San Antonio. Texas, 78214. Beach, Florida, led in prayer with Bro. Huk interpreting. For a camp week that is different. Amer The service was then Iwought to a con ican youth (entering grade 10 and older) are clusion by the Russian brother in charge. He invited U) INTERNATIONAL WEEK at Ontario brought a stirring message on "Christ the Way. Christian Assembly. Aug. 18-23- Tours to the and other points of interest are planned, plus .Again." .As the last chorus was sung, hundreds excellent c-lasses and messages every morning of handkerchiefs were waved at us b> the and an evcMiing vesper. Charles Bavis. Purdue brethren in Minsk as they hid us farewell. We basketball star, will be a special guest this ill turn waved our handkerchiefs in this tradi- year. Write for Registration forms.
the Truth and the Life." The last congregational number was "God Be With You Till We Meet Canadian National Exhibition, Niagara Falls

The Tour In Poland

Temperature climbed to the highest in Poland's history. The tent had been pitched in the boiling sun alongside a small chapel. A large congregation had assembled to worship that Sunday morning in June. Unfortunately, our entire group was late. Filling out the forms for eight rental cars plus the time necessary to travel over 200 kilometers, delayed our arrival for more than two hours. Yet the people stayed. They sang and prayed, and sermons were heard
as they waited for the arrival of 32 American visitors. Finally the automobiles pulled into the village and, after a brief recess, services resumed. Between three and four hundred peo
ple had come to share in the service and to
meet these Christians from the U.S. and Canada.
needed."

As we visited in Poland, we saw many blessings. The visit of the people from America undoubtedly strengthened the church and en couraged the brethi^n iiere. We also saw the value of the automobiles George and Kostek have. They travel many miles to visit Christians
and strengthen the cause of Christ all over the country. George's automobile is in need of extensive repairs. After consulting with him

and other people, the Polish committee for George has decided the most advisable thing to do is to replace the motor in George's car. This means it will have to be purchased in Germany and shipped to Poland. The total cost
will be about $1100- None of this amount is available at this time. If you would like to assist in this very needy project, please for ward funds designated for George Bajenski's automobile repair fund. As soon as the funds are available, the new motor will be ordered and shipped to Poland for installation in the car. This should assure many more years of service for George's automobile. We hope many Christians across the country will respond to this very real need. The brethren in Poland are enjoying a season of Christian young peoples' camps at this time. The facilities are arranged in various

George Bajenski and Kostek Jakoniuk prepared well for our visit. The people were present and were responsive to the message from God's Word, to the singing of gospel songs, to the blessed fellowship enjoyed ground the
table of the Lord. Food was in abundance and even the cold water from the well was most

refreshing in spite of the horses drinking from the same bucket. Indeed, this was a great

day in the history of the church in Poland. Our 32 people divided into three groups and traveled to three different meeting places for the Sunday evening service where large
crowds assembled in every case to hear the American ministers preach. On Monday morning

after spending the night in various Polish homes, the three groups started for their indi

vidual destinations. C3ne group went south to

preach and visit Christian homes. The other two groups went to the northeast and northwest. Each gi'oup had excellent response in congrega tions visited. The hospitality of the homes was

church buildings and the young people are brought together for a week or two of fellow ship and instruction. Funds contributed by American Christians through George Bajenski
for the work in Poland were made available

recently to enable the young people of Poland to have the blessings of a Christian Service
Camp.

beyond expectation. Food was well prepared

and beautifully served in abundance. Back in Warsaw the group assembled for their closing service in Poland with the Pulawska Struct congregation for their Wednes day night service. This was a great evening of

fellowship as various individuals spokebrieily,

and John Huk and Gone Dulin brought more

Wc rejoice at the good work George Bajenski, Kostek Jakoniuk and the many other Christian brethren are doing in Poland. Wo thank God that Paul Bajko brought George and Kostek to America where they studied for the ministry to return to their country to share the faith that has captivated their hearts. We're sorry that

lengthy sermons. The choir of the Pulawska congregation, our group, the Vcmcm Brothers and our girls' trio sang. One of the leaders of the church said, "This is just exactly what we

Bro. Bajko was not able to visit Poland this year. Wo trust that in years to come he will be able to go back to Poland to give encouragement
to the brethren even as he has done in past years and as we were able to do this year.

21,000 .

plan to
attend now
1969 NORTH AMERICAN CHRISTIAN
17,000 . _ 18,OQ

CONVENTION

16,00

Detroit, Micli.

15,000
14,000

1, 000
12.000

'0

and to visit

11,000 10,000 9,000 8,000

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7,000 6,000
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4,000 3,000

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We rejoice that only $6000 are needed to pay completely for the printing equipment. We hope to see this debt removed this summer to allow us to proceed with the printing of
another edition of the Russian New Testament

this fall. Your offerings for the WINGS FOR THE WORD arc needed. Will you help?

NEWSY NOTES Twelve new congregations in the area immediately surrounding Moscow have been registered with the Russian government ni
recent months.

Mountiiin View (Hamilton) congregation reports 12 additions; tho Willowdale (Toronto) congregation reports 2-

<iw 1

CA^'O/nAl^lo Sep26'68 s J>

3IReport
from
I^oronto
Frederick G. Gardiner

Expressway, Toronto

No. 119

Heltonville, Indiana, 47436 CANADA

(mmlcTtrtMn
SioM

September, 1968

CONTINUES

GROWTH
Canada continues to attract

thousands of immigrants every year.

People from all over the world search for "the land of opportunity." Most of
these new Canadians settle in Ontario

CwrftdtrBtlwi

New Canadians:

' "'"."Ln.W.T. .1%

Where Do

They Go?

^,

and, of all Ontario, Toronto is the most attractive to the person searching for a new life. In ten years, Toronto has expanded enough to absorb a city the size of Indianapolis, Memphis, San
Where

Are They
From?
20.7%

Diego, Minneapolis or San Antonio. Of this city of well over 2,000,000, more
than 1,000,000 were bom in some country other than Canada. New people in a new country, searching for a new life, present a real challenge for the old gospel. Toronto
Christian Mission has assisted in estab

Onl.52.4%

MMMtOR

<.2%K6l Jpicitlid),

What Do They Do?

:7.3% R1A

lishing
13.4% 10.8% im

five

new

con^egations

in

t2.%

CItrital, Maiiiifacliirins ProlesIradK frniefj Sil Serrid tionai Labor

/fi

and Native

Ontario, two in metropolitan Toronto.

At least ten older churches have been

Otker

Population

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ii

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More t^an 50 per cent of immigrants since 1945 have

settled in Ontario, with 20 per cent headed for the manu facturing and mechanical trades, 12 per cent in profes sional, managerial, technical fields. In 1901, one Cana dian in five was foreign-bom; in 1961, about one in six.

strengthened in faith by assistance from the Mission. But this is only the proverb ial ' 'drop in the bucket.'' Can you imagine Cincinnati with one church, or Louis ville, or Atlanta, or Columbus? This is our condition percentage-wise. Pray for those already working
in this vast harvest field and for addi tional workers to share in the work.

Karlita Dulin wears a native Russian costume.

The vest is red; skirt is blue-gi-een, worn witli

a white blouse and apron, all embroidered with varicolored thread and gold braid.
LETTERS:

RUSSIA:^
"The walls and atmosphere of our prayer house are still wann with your presence, your preaching and your singing. Our people greatly enjoyed your visit and are asking about your next
coming."
POLAND:

"And now about your visit to Poland. We wish for more

visitors like your group. The service on Wednesday night in the Warsaw church was one to be remembered for a long time. The message of Bro. Dulin was very strong, timely, and right to the point. We all enjoyed your pai'ticipation in the service with preaching and singing. Our people in every church visited by
your group warmly remember your presence and service."
RUSSIA:

"Certainly, it was a very great privilege for us to see

you, your family, and so many Canadian and American Christian

friends. This will never be forgotten from our memory. We are working for the Lord. Not far from us, eight souls have been baptized two weeks ago. In other places there have been per
formed baptisms for the converts."
RUSSIA:

"The motorcycle I have now at my home. My son will

soon be nt home. Then I can ride with him where there will be

need for mo to go. Thank you very much for the great gift as this, that I may go or ride a very far distance from my home." {Ed. note: When in Russia we were able to purchase for $5H.ll an excellent quality Czechoslovakian made motorcycle and side car for this aged brother who ministers to a village
church.)

NEW FAITH PROMISE BOOK BY GENE DULIN AVAILABLE SOON

THE FAITH PROMISE CONFERENCE

is the title of the 128 page book by Gene Dulin dealing with the development of a Faith Promise Conference in the local church. The book gives detailed suggestions for preparing, planning and conducting a Faith Promise Missionary Conference. A follow-up program is also
proposed. Success stories, a Question and Answer section, and several sermon outlines
on missions are included.

the time you receive this Report. Binding will take a few days. We hope to have the book ready for mailing in October.
The price of the book is $1.00. Please

order from Toronto Christian Mission, 5 Lavington Drive, Weston (Toronto), Ontario, Canada. Posters, stationery. Faith Promise cards, bulletin covers and bulletin inserts, will all be
available from Toronto Christian Mission to

The book should be on the presses by

assist the local church in planning and conduct ing the Missionary Conference.

CAMP REPORT
The UNDERPRIVILEGED BOYS' CAMP

NEWSY NOTES

had 19 different boys from Toronto. Program planning for such a week is difficult and

accomplishments are hard to measure. One ten-year-old talked about baptism, but when he was told he had to go to chui'ch and worship and grow as a Christian, he said, "I'd just as well give up. .My mother won't let me go to church." Maybe this explains what we under stand have been his six visits before the judge.
INTERNATIONAL WEEK at Ontario

WILLOWDALE CHURCH reports four baptisms. John Clemens has assumed his ministry here.
AYLMER CHURCH reports one transfer and one baptism. Ben Woodruff is now serving this church full-time, after a part-time ministry
for several months.

Christian Assembly brought young people from

Illinois, Michigan, Tennessee, Ohio, New York, Indi.ana and Ontario into a week of Christian inspiration. "The finest week of camp I have ever experienced," is a typical comment from the over 100 in attendance. Sixteen youth made decisions for Christ during the week.
The second LABOR DAY FAMILY

OTTAWA CHURCH, Richaid Wright, missionary-minister, reports a very successful VBS in August, with an average attendance of 96, plus staff. Sixty families were represented in the school, forty-five of whom had no previous contact with the church. The Charles ton, 111., minister. Hairy McFadden, and five college students assisted in the school.

CAMP was held this year with 40 in attendance for the week-end, with many other people driving
in for one or more sessions. Class sessions

for all ages, chapel and vesper services, slide presentations, a drama, and devotions by youth, with an inspiring campfire were all included in the week-end of activity.
The WILLOWDALE CHURCH held a

week-end retreat at the camp grounds August 9-11. The entire congregation, with three exceptions, shared in the classes, seminars and worship services conducted.
Gene DuUn served as dean of these

foui" camp activities in August. Alan LaRue and Dewey Thackston were on the planning committee for the International camp and Family Week-end. Others on the Mission staff contributed to the success of these camps.

Family Week-end
VANITA DULIN AVAILABLE TO SPEAK

Vanita Dulin, who was on the missionary tour to Russia this summer, is available for week-end speaking dates. She is a student ai Cincinnati Bible Seminary andean be contacted at 2700 Glenway Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio,
45204. Vanita and Karlita Dulin will both be

Boys' Camp

available for camp and VBS dates during next summer. Both girls spent several weeks in this type of work this summer. Summer scheduling
will be done from Toronto.

SUMMER HELPERS

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Ontario was blessed the past summer with many volunteer Christian workers from the U.S. Some assisted in a week of camp, or in other ways. Others were in Ontario for much longer periods. Kirk Prine, Cincinnati, Ohio, a student this year at Ozark Bible College, assisted in many projects at Toronto Christian
Mission for three months. Genevieve Johnston,

plan to
attend

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Harriman, Tenn., student, worked at the camp most of summer, and helped in the Mission
office at other times.

Detroit Jich.
and to visit

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Nelson Deuitch, who goes to Princeton for graduate work this year, supplied the pulpit
this summer for Alan LaRue, who was on a

speaking tour in the U.S.

Without such assistance from dedicated

TORONTO CHRISTIAN MISSION

Christians many phases of the work in Ontario would suffer. Perhaps you can begin planning now to assist in a week of camp, or in other ways during the summer of 1969. Write us.
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Church in Warsaw, Poland.

No. 120

Heltonville, Indiana, 47436

Oct. & Nov., 1968

Gene Dulin On Missionary Tour To

Czechoslovakia, Hungary and Poland
Gene Dulin in pulpit of church in Ostruda. In mid-September, a letter came asking Gene Dulin to come to Poland in November, if at all possible. Correspondence said, after discussion among some of the brethren, they felt "it would be very important if someone could come." The letter went on to say that because of previous missionary tours, Bro. Dulin was well known by the brethren there and
that he could do much for them at this time.

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After consideration of the request, the decision was made that the request could not be turned down, but all possible must be done to encourage and assist these precious souls. Application was made for a visa to Poland with the prayer that if God wanted this tour, the visa would be granted. The visa came without difficulty and plans for the tour were finalized.
Since fare calculations allow several

stops in Europe without added cost, plans were made to use this opportunity to do additional

While in Poland, plans have been made

to preach in numerous churches in various sections of the country. Correspondence has requested Bro. Dulin to be prepared to deliver

messages on Adventism, Jehovah's Witnesses, Stewarfship, The Second Coming, Man's Soul, Hell, Punishment, Local Autonomy, Elders, Deacons, Ministers, Pentecostalism, The Holy Spirit and The Basic Doctrine of Christ.
Your prayers are solicited as Bro. Dulin continues this tour. In many ways it is probably the most difficult tour taken. Messages are of unusual importance. Decisions made will possibly effect the destiny of thousands, even
millions of souls. Political conditions are

unsettled. He is traveling alone. Bro. Huk is especially busy with the publication work and the new radio program. He felt the tour would be as effective with Bro. Dulin going alone
and it cut costs.

Preachers in Poland. Standing: George Bajenski and Kostek Jakoniuk; seated (1. to r.): George Bajenski's father, Kostek Jakoniuk's father,
Warsaw minister.

No special appeal is being made for funds to cover the cost of the trip. A few have sent special offerings to help. We still need
about $1000 to cover the fare and benevolent

work done. If you can help, it will be much appreciated.

work for Christ while in Europe. Visas for Czechoslovakia and Hungary were granted,
allowing Bro. Dulin to be in Czechoslovakia

Church young people in

a Polish village.

November 2 through November 4 and in Hungary November 4 through November 7 to share in worship services. Friends there speak English and give assistance. Arriving in Poland Novem ber 7, Bro. Dulin will spend 25 days there, departing for Toronto December 2 and arriving home the same day. George Bajenski and Kostek Jakoniuk will plan the activities in
Poland.

Appointments were made with Russian

brethren in London for discussion on religious literature distribution and participation in

worship on Sunday, October 27. Several Chris

tian chiu'ch-church of Christ missionaries met

with Bro. Dulin at Ed Fausz's home in Frankfurt, Germany, at the end of October to discuss ways and means of developing an aggressive evan gelistic program for all of Europe.

Dewey Thackston
To

Toronto Christian Mission

Dewey Thackston, who has served the new church at Niagara Falls since 1966, is expanding his work for Christ. He is moving to Toronto in December to participate in the Russian department of Toronto Christian Mission and to assist in the many other phases of the work. He will continue preaching at Niagara until another minister is secured to will also be available for pulpit supply and will give leadership to various area activities. Bro. Thackston meets a long-recognized need for the Mission. As we have expanded into the iron curtain work and the printing ministry,
more decisions have to be made, more detailed

work is required and more active oversight is necessary. With Bro. Thackston's assuming much of this responsibility, Gene Dulin will be move to the field. Bro. Thackston has been studying relieved of some of his responsibilities and will Russian and made the June, 1968, tour to be able to do field work without jeopai-dizing the progress of the Mission. Russia and Poland. He understands the lan Mrs. Thackston will also participate in guage and was able to preach and sing in Russian. With a growing publication schedule the work. She is already editing the missions and the new radio program, another person column in the monthly publication, THE acquainted with the Russian language was CANADIAN CHRISTIAN HARBINGER, pub lished by Toronto Christian Mission. Being the absolutely necessary to assist John Huk. daughter of missionaries, she will be able to Bro. Thackston will take active over sight of the printing ministry and office give a special depth to this section of the procedures. This will include assistance in HARBINGER. This editorial work will be done editorial work on all publications, supervising at home to allow her to be with their three copy preparation and purchasing supplies. He children, Jeff, Mike and Mindy.
1969 MISSIONARY TOUR PLANNED

plan to
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Correspondence from Europe says, "Bring another group of Christians." Twenty American Christians have already said, "If another tour is planned, I'm going." The decision has just been made. Another Mission ary Tour for 32 Christians will depart. Lord willing, from Toronto June 8, 1969, for Russia
and Poland, and other European countries (probably France, Germany, Hungary and
Switzerland) and will return June 28. Cost will not exceed $1050 for the three weeks. For

Detroit, Mich.
and to visit
TORONTO CHRISTIAN MISSION

details write Gene Dulin. Only members of the

Christian church-church of Christ will be considered for the tour. Let us know soon if

you are interested.

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rhe Everlasting Gospel Russian-Language Broadcast

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Far East Broadcasting, with transmitters

station receives contributions to help cover

brief introduction, a gospel song is followed by surely Christians across America will rejoice a 10-minute sermon. Another special musical at this opportunity to penetrate the communist number precedes the closing remarks and the world with the message of New Testament theme. Christianity. On faith, we have arranged for The cost of producing the program, this broadcast and pray that Christians like you copying tapes, forwarding to the Philippines will respond to the challenge and underwrite and paying for the time amounts to about $35.00 the cost. For additional information, please for the 15-minute weekly broadcast. The cost write Toronto Christian Mission, 5 Lavington is much lower than commercial rates, but the Drive, Weston (Toronto), Ontario, Canada.
REPOBT raOM TOROMTO

in the Philippine Islands beamed toward all of their religious broadcasts. Asiatic Russia, has consented to broadcast our As far as we know, this is the first Russian-language radio program each week Russian-language gospel broadcast beamed at begmning January 1, 1969. The 15-minute Russia by the Christian church-chui'ch of Christ. program, THE EVERLASTING GOSPEL, opens No churches or individuals have yet been asked witli the theme song, "Jesus Saves." After a to share in the cost of this broadcast, but

MlUllwd Boeaij by Toronto Cluiatlaii tUiiioo. be.. HIloavllle,

WINGS FOR THE WORD REPORT

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PRINTING EQUIPMENT FUND: The balance due on equipment for our print shop is $3143.30. Thank God for the generous response of God's people. We pray this
entire account will be marked "PAID IN FULL" soon.

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FAITH PROMISE BOOK

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Unexpected problems in printing and binding have delayed mailing of THE FAITH
PROMISE MISSIONARY CONFERENCE book

by Gene Dulin. This 128 page book should be ready for mailing by the time you receive this REPORT. If you desire a copy, forward $1, to cover cost of the book and mailmg, to Toronto Christian Mission, 5 Lavington Drive, Weston (Toronto), Ontario, Canada.

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Square, Prague, Czechoslovakia.

No. 121

Heltonville, Indiana, 47436

December, 1968

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OHIO: (retired minister) Please find enclosed check for $25.00 which we had left from our tithes and offerings after our regular commitments were kept. Also please accept our
hearty endorsement of your fine work.
15.000
Studies
Psalms

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND: Enclosed is a money order for $10.00 to be used in your "Wings For The Word" project -

ttevelation

Russian New Testaments. We feel this is a very worthy

project and are glad to be a small part of it. May God
bless your efforts in spreading His Word.

14.000

Hebrews

Philemon

13,000

12.000

Htue 1 & 2 Tim. 1 & 2 Thess Colossians

MISSOURI: Please apply this to the Russian Bibles project.

Thank you so much for your work.

Philippians EphMifias
CSaiaUans
1 & 2 Cor.

ILLINOIS: I only wish I could see the happy faces of the 10 people I hope will receive the Testaments. Oh, if only
more Americans would seek the New Testament and its
teachings! ($15.00 enclosed)

U.OOO

10,000

Romans }ude

NEW BRUNSWICK: I am enclosing . . . $5.00 for New Testaments

1,2.3 John
1 & 2 Peter

for Russia. Having passed my 92nd birthday, I have my

limitations. But my interest in the Lord's work has not
lessened.

GEORGIA: We are very interested in your project for printing Russian New Testaments. We feel that this is a very
worthy mission and want to support it. Everyone should

have the opportunity to read and know God's will. If only everyone here in America could realize their blessings,
I think God would be more important in their lives.

ILLINOIS: Enclosed find my check for "Wings For The Word." I read all about your travels behind the Iron Curtain. I
think often times people there "who care" are more
appreciative of the Word than we are.

MISSOURI: I am sending an offering of $10.00 for your "Wings For The Word" project. My husband and I regard this a
Matthew

very worthy cause. I have presented this material to our little country church here, and they will no doubt send
an offering later on. OHIO: Due to a small inheritance ^at received from his

grandmother's estate, we are enclosing a check for $200 to be used in the printing of Bibles, literature, etc., which
are sent to Russia. We feel this is a tremendous work
RUSSIAN BIBLE FUND (Nodce that the wder of the books in the Russian New Testament differs
from the otder of the books in the

that you are doing in this field of spreading the Gospel. We thank (jod for providing us with this opportunity to
help.

English New T^sbunent).

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On Oct. 30, 1968, Bro. Dulin met with several central European mission aries to discuss ways and means to "Let Europe Hear," proclaiming His message to ^ of Europe. Those able to attend the meeting are shown above. Front row (1. to r.); Ed Fausz, West German Christian Mission,

Frankfurt, Germany; ^yXtoj^uhon^VendiChr^^ France; ^iaiQii^^er, F^imnp fny-

Belgium; Ron Butler^Ne^^R5l9I!Iiff^KV9RgeTTz!ng'^sso?iation, Lille,

Houthalen,

Genk, Belgium. Second row

Franklurt, Germany; Gene

(1. to r.):

Dulin, Toronto OKrisuan Mission, Toronto, Canada; David Stitt, European

Gilliatifljmigsion (1 year recruit), Genk, Belgium,

Church group in London, England.

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