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The Listening Post

Hong Kong is an industrial, tourist, administrative
and educational center. It is also a free oort. a military

FOR CHRIST

base and transportation terminal; it is an exchange mart between China and the West and might be described as a "Western listening post" to the heartbeat of China. This British colony today covers 398 sq.mi. The

capital, Victoria, on Hong Kong Island, and the industrial city of Kowloon on the mainland are the largest urban
areas. They overlook each other from the opposing coast lines of the large natural harbour and cover 12 sq.mi.

IN HONG KONG

Hong Kong Island has 3,900 persons per acre, while Kowloon has 2,250 persons per acre. Over 93.6% of the population live in these cities. There is a perpetual housing shortage due to an increase of 75,000 births annually and the continuing swarm of refugees.
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on rooftops or under any available cover. Hong Kong has become a symbol of the failure of Chinese Communism since half of its population are are under 21 years old, many of whom have escaped from China's tyranny. Hong Kong is the tourist center of the Orient with 600,000 tourists going through its ports each
year. Hong Kong is the back door to almost one billion unreached persons .inside of China.

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Meet ^ary & Joyce

Gary Anderson, a senior at San Jose Bible College, was raised in Arizona, the son of a minister. He met Joyce, a junior student from Oregon, at Bible College and they were married Aug. 12, 1972. President Woodrow Phillips said of them; "Both
have been excellent students while here at school and

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have shown the qualities of leadership that are necessary for effective ministry in our world." Gary and Joyce plan to go to Hong Kong by the fall of 1973 and spend two years learning Cantonese Chinese and the culture while they are assisting at the mission.

Since both Gary and Joyce have been actively working in the areas of Christian education and journalism, these will be potential areas of service. They then plan to
return to America for advanced studies in linguistics and
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Christian School of Hong Kong Management Meeting Left to right: Miss Hon (Mrs. Lim); Mrs. Ruth Li. Philip Wong (back to Camera) Bible teacher, youth diiector. minister; Helen Jew. Wayfull Jew, manager; Bill Rees.
manager and supervisor. Melba Rees took the picture.

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Besides reaching the masses that pass through Hong Kong each day, their ultimate goal is to take the gospel to mainland China again.

Workers on the Field

Melba (Palmer) Rees first work with the Christians

in Tibet beginning in 1938,

Two years later Bill and

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Melba married in Kunming, West China where they con tinued to work until they were forced to leave by the
Communist in 1949. They went to South Africa and and worked among the Chinese there. They have 4 chil dren: Ben, (b. May 5, 1949); Dan, (b. Nov. 29, 1950); Joy, (b. Jan, 6, 1954) and Phoebe, (b. Oct. I, 1955). in 1963, Bill and Melba Rees and their children left
the work in South Africa to begin a work in Hong Kong, Learning to speak English well is important to youth

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who seek to further their education, either in Hong Kong

or abroad, or to look for better jobs. Thus, the Reeses have used English as a way to contact people to teach the Good News of Jesus Christ. Brother Shu Chen Li in 1965 began a school for refu gee children in the Won Tai Sin area of Kowloon. There

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1964) and WayAnn (b. June 25, 1968). In 1969 Mr, Li was married. In June, 1971 he went to his eternal home leaving his wife, Ruth, to carry on with the help of the Jews and Reeses.

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MAY 1 01S73
PERSONAL FILE

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Name in full
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Date /v/, 2'2, /f?S

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Name and address of Livinglink church or churches:

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Names and addresses of other sponsoring o:^ndorsinJ^hurches:

City.

^i/e/7ut Zone RtatP

Rtrppt, /9^ r.ity

Zonp^/j'-nr'Rtatp ^rC^Gh

Please send along with this form copies of recommendations from churches which will encourage other churches to support your missionary work. There are churches which will not allow a visiting missionary to speak unless a church recommendation can be shown. Since it is Impos sible for any one person to know all Christians in the world, this recommendation by a respon sible New Testament church is a vital help in persuading others of your worthiness and the value of your mission. Mission Services stands ready to help you inform HORIZONS readers about your church recommendations. Since the church is sending you to the mission field (Acts 13:1-3) and will help provide the necessary needs on the field, naturally the church should share the

credit in your missionary ministry. One of the ways that the church can do this is to share their conviction regarding your missionary ministry with others. Certainly, their words will help convince others regarding the worthiness of your work. Please help MKSION SERVICES to spread your news through HORIZONS, Packets and Slide library by sending your church recom mendations as soon as possible. Thanks. Send what you have now, and the others later.

Recommendations by Christian Leaders: (List names and addresses here and enclose a copy of

2?y .ji

each lettery thanks.)

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Name and address of hometown newspaper.

Name and address of other papers which might carry stories of your work:

Street,

Street, Zone, State.

City_ Place of PTRTH

City.

Zone,

State.

Day of Hrth ^ Mrvn^h Jv^C VAar /^-T"/

WTiPrp hflpHgPfi? Ft fS'j' nity Ca^pL

mention.

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On an extra page please describe any details regarding conversion which you might care to

MARITAL STATUS:

MarripH

Single,

Divorced,

Widowed,

Date of TY^flT-WagP
Who solemnized your wedding?

/97^
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Where married?

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List children by full name giving place, day, month, and year of birth: (If your children have been adopted, please indicate.)
Name

Place of their birth

day, month, and year

Please list places of previous Christian service and what service you did.
Place Service

Give approximate dates:

Dates

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SCHOOLING (high school and later):
Name of school
Location

Number of years

Degrees and date granted

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What things influenced you to become a missionary? What is your purpose? What do you hope to accomplish on the mission field? Your own story in some detail might be influential in leading others into fulltime service (Use an extra sheet if you need more space): I was influenced to be a missionary by 1) The high regard my home had

for missions; 2) Testimonies and biographies of great Christians; 3) The obvious call of the Bible to go where the need was. 4) convif^ction in the necessity for international urban evangelism.
I hope to assist, as a servant, to develop mature, local, Christian leadership, for the upbuilding of the body of Christ and for the time when God will open the doors of China again.

I hope to start nucleus, cell groups throughout Hong Kong, to help im

prove administrative methods of local leaders, to improve Christian edueition techniques, to reach a vast child population, to reach the visitors to this international port.

Describe briefly in outline form the nature of your daily duties on the field: During our first two years most of our time will be devoted to learning the language and culture at Hong Kong University. Our spare time may be ysed

to 1) reach English-speaking tourists for Christ; 2)Assist in the mission

work and church work already established; 3) Learn foom the experiences of many other Protestant missionaries on the field, fellowshiping with those
interested in God's will. Vie then hope to spenci 9 months at the Fuller School of Missions and then return to Hong Kong.

Which of the following terms most nearly describes your missionary status?

EvangelistBible College Teacher^___^ PubliCfr,.School Teacher,

Homemaker,
Doctor.
Nurse.

Social worker,

Music teacher.

Radio ministry,

Radio followup.

Christian Service Camp.

Benevolence. Office work.

Linguistics.
Name other:

Maintenance of mission equipment.

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Father's name and home aHHrpggRtrppt

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His nn.niipatinn

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la he a Christian? yos- *^nn.

What positions of leadership has he held in the local church?

What Christian service does he now do?

Mother's full maiden name:

StrAPt C^iS'Ar
Is she a Christian? Yes^S^No,

^'//Living-^i!^Deceased.
nity 'TuC$on RtatP y^gy
Her occupation if employed outside the >^pmp

What leadership positions or Christian service has she rendered to the local chnrch?

FORWARDING AGENT:

Name.

Streets

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Where attend church?

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Should money be sent to the forwarding agent only?,
In what form should funds be sent?.

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If funds are to be sent directly to the missionary on the field, please explain the details of how to do it, so we can give your explanation to HORIZONS readers and others who may inquire.
Use the remainder of this sheet or an additional sheet to supply other information which you think

might be helpful to the staff of MISSION SERVICES in preparing news stories about your ministry:

PERSONAL FILE

MAY 1 0

Date y%-y 7 . /97J

Name in full E/a/he
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Please send along with this form copies of recommendations from churches which will encourage other churches to support your missionary work. There are churches which will not allow a visiting missionary to speak unless a church recommendation can be shown. Since it is impos sible for any one person to know all Christians in the world, this recommendation by a respon sible New Testament church is a vital help in persuading others of your worthiness and the value

of your mission. Mission Services stands ready to help you inform HORIZONS readers about
your church recommendations. Since the church is sending you to the mission field (Acts 13:1-3) and will help provide the necessary needs on the field, naturally the church should share the

credit in your missionary ministry. One of the ways that the church can do this is to share their conviction regarding your missionary ministry with others. Certainly, their words will help
convince others regarding the worthiness of your work. Please help MISSION SERVICES to

spread your news through HORIZONS, Packets and Slide library by sending your church recom
mendations as soon as possible. Thanks. Send what you have now, and the others later.

Recommendations by Christian Leaders: (List names and addresses here and enclose a copy of
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Street,

nity

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Name and address of hometown newspaper.

Name and address of other papers which might carry stories of your work:

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State,

Place of PTRTK I
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Day of hiiH-h "2 Mnnfh Ar//

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On an extra page please describe any details regarding conversion which you might care to
mention. MARITAL STATUS:

Mflrripd,

K . Rir>g-ip

Divorced.^

Widowed.

Date of marriage,
Who solemnized your wedding?

Where married?

List children by full name giving place, day, month, and year of birth: (If your children have been adopted, please indicate.)
Name

Place of their birth

day, month, and year

Please list places of previous Christian service and what service you did. Give approximate dates:
Place Service Dates

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What things Influenced you to become a missionary? What is your purpose? What do you hope to accomplish on the mission field? Your own story in some detail might be influential in leading others into fulltime service (Use an extra sheet if you need more space):

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Being raised in a Christian home and being active in

But when my minister, with a daughter

a mission-minded churtth was the beginning.

my age, decided with his family to go to Africa; I was impressed! I personally knew a missionary! Missionaries spoke and challenged me during high school and I could see that America had a surplus of preachers and other coxmtries really needed more, so I decided I would be a missionary then tried to get God to let me out of my

committment, but instead He led me to a great guy v^o became my husband and challenged/
me to go to a mission field with him. The Orient especially, because I love the people* as did my older brother who spent some time in Japan while in the service. He got a bunch of guys from his ship together and sent many Bibles back to help missionaries

they had met.

Shortly after his decision to become a Navy chaplain, the Lord took him
His life and dedication was a real challenge

home through a horse-ridding accident.

Describe briefly in outline form the nature of your daily duties on the field:

and inspiration to me. After examining my attributes and liabilities, I decided to ^

make the most of it and get my own set of china (dishes) while there besides
being an assistant to my husband in all the activities and hopes he has listed on his paper. I might add that I am truly excited about this adventure for just for ray husband, but because I, too, feel the call. Lord, not

Which of the following terms most nearly describes your missionary status?
Evangelist.
Homemaker.

Bible College Teacher.

Doctor.
Nurse.

PubliCft.-School Teacher.
,'Social worker.
Music teacher.

Radio ministry,

Radio followup.

.Christian Service Camp.

Benevolence. Office work.

Lingui stic s

Maintenance of mission equipment.

Name other:

PARENTS:

Father's name and home

T.i^'ng ^

Deceased,^

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What positions of leadership has he held in the local church? ^/c4/^ Deaco/t.

What Christian service does he now do? S'u^c/tk^

Mother's full maiden name:
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What duties are performed by the forwarding gg^nf. Tt^ar</r^r. Secrc/^^j-jjih^of

Does the forwarding agent receive a salary ?

Should money be sent to the forwarding agent nnly? Ks

In what form should funds be Aj^a^e/ca)7 'A'//<. dJcc^ dr a^j/etr.
If funds are to be sent directly to the missionary on the field, please explain the details of how to do it, so we can give your explanation to HORIZONS readers and others who may inquire.
Use the remainder of this sheet or an additional sheet to supply other information which you think

might be helpful to the staff of MISSION SERVICES in preparing news stories about your ministry:

New Recruits Among The Chinese C May 10, 1973 by W.E.Mc)

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Joyce and Gary Anderson

Gary and Joyce Anderson plan to begin serving in Hong Kong in

September, 1973 because of the need among the Chinese.

Gary writes:

" I was influenced to be a missionary by: 1) The high regard my home

had for missions; 2) Testimonies and biographies of great Christians;

3) The obvious call of the Bible to go where the need was; and 4)
Conviction of the necessity for international urban evangelism.
I hope to assist,as a servant, to develope mature, local, Christian leadership, for the upbuilding of the body of Christ and for the time when God will open the doors of China again. I hope to start a
to help improve

Mmm'Nucleus, cell groups throughout Hong Kong,

administrative methods of local leaders, to improve Christian

education techniques, to reach a vast child population, to reach

the visitors to this international port.

" During our first two years most of our time will be devoted

to learning the language and culture at Hong Kong University.

Our

spare time may be used to: 1) Reach English-speaking tourists for

Christ; 2) Assist innthe mission work and church work already

established; 3) Learn-'from the experiences of many other Protestant missionaries on the field;
interested in God's Will.

4) Share in fellowship with those

We then hope to spend 9 months at the

Fuller School of Missions( in California) and then return to Hong

Kong."

Joyce adds:" I

could see that America had a

surplus of so I decided I

preachers and other countries really needed more,

would be a missionary

God led me to a great guy who became my The

husband and challenged me to go to a mission field with him.

Orient especially, because I

love the poeple.

I decided to get

my own set of china(dishes) while there, besides being an assistant

(Page - 2 - New Recruits Among The Chinese

May 10, 1973 by W.E.Mc)

to my husband in all the activities and hopes he has listed."

The Andersons share this information:" Three things exist in

Hong Kong that exist no where else in the world. 1) I t is the most

compressed urban situation with 4 million people squeezed into le^s

than a 5 mile area.

2) It is the most international port of exchange

3) It is closest to

in the world with over 1 million tourists a year.

the heartbeat of China, where many are praying that God will let i t
be evangelized again some day."

Gary Dean Anderson was born June 3, 1951 at Minneapolis, Minnesota.

He was graduated from high school at OBP Tucson, Arizona. He wiii. be

graduated from San JoseCCalifornia) Bible College with thes^^^ \

B. A. Degree, June, 1973. He has served as youth minister and assistant

minister in California churches during the last 3 years.

He is well

recommended by the Elders of Campbell Christian Church, Los Gatos, California:" We gladly take this opportunity to recommend Mr. and Mrs.

Gary Anderson to you.

They are sincere servants of Jesus Christ who

have pledged themselves to serve Him in the city of Hong Kong.

After months of study and prayer concerning Hong Kong, they made their

committment public at the National Missionary Convention in Phoenix,

Arizona in November, 1972. His qualities of faithfulness and

Christ-like spirit are shared fully by Joyce who has always been
active in teaching in our Bible School as well as in supporting Gary's efforts. Gary is an effective preacher of the Word and a

willing

worker in every way.

Frankly, we regret losing them from

among our immediate fj^lowship. However, because of the opportunity

in Hong Kong, we gladly send them with our blessing. We highly

recommend them as worthy of your f^ll support in every way."

A1 Hammond, Director of Missions at SJBC, writes:" I have had Gary and Joyce in my classes and can personally vouch for their mental alertness

and spiritual vitality.

the very kind we would most want to go as

(Page - 3 - New Recruits Among Tbe Chinese

- May 10, 1973 by W.E.Hc )

Christian witnesses to a^i^f cultured people.

coworker that will enhance her husband's work.
fine Christian homes."

Joyce is a compatible
Both come from very

Woodrow Phillips, President of SJBC adds:

" Both have been excellent students while here at school and have

shown the qualities of leadership that are n^fiessary for effective

ministry in our world."

Mrs. Joyce Elaine Wymore Anderson was born April 2, 1952 at

Lebanon, Oregon. She was graduated from high school there and she

has 3 years of training also at SJBC. She married Gary August 12, 1972

at Lebanon, Oregon with the groom's father, Carl A. Anderson, in charge

Her father is an elder and both of her parents are active in the
church also. Joyce has helped in the California churches. She has

been assistant librarian at SJBC for 3 years.

$5000 in annual support is

planned in September, 1973.

still needed so they can go as

Anyone interested in helping can send

money to:"Anderson Mis|fsion To The Chinese", Mr. and Mrs. Eldon

Wymore, 400 Hillview Drive, Lebanon, Oregon 97355.
are serving as their forwarding agents.
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Joyce's parents

Forwarding Agents;

Hcme Church:

Mr. S Mrs. Eldon Wynsore

400 Hi 11view Drive Lebanon, Oregon 97355

Kinccnada Hills Christian Church

^975 Pollard Road Los Gatos, California
95030

ANDERSC^

MISSION

TO

THE

CHINESE

August 15, 1973

Dear Co-workers for Christ,

Departure for Hox^ Kong (9:00 a.m, Sept. 3rd from San Francisco) Is fast drawing
near.

Numerous answers to prayer make this date all the more significant. In Nov., 1972, we prayed that we could be there in 12 months: It has only taken 9%. Visas have been approved; ticket reservations placed; and a host of regular prayer partners, among whom

are many of you, have volunteered to stand by us.

We committed a need of $7,000 per

year as a Tninlmum living espense to God, letting it be known to the body of Christ,

God's grace through his church blessed us with over $8,200 in both cash and regular
pledges. All escess money will be used to espand the work in Hong Kong. One giver, Mrs. Jacumski, is an 86-year-old widow who prays regularly for several missionaries, giving whatever she can of her meager means to various missions. While at Southern Arizona Christian Service Gamp, we visited Sunnyside, an abandoned, Christian comonme from the 1900's. The only inhabitant, an 83-year-old man and former resident, returned there nine years ago because he felt God had a ministry for him. Since then, he has proclaimed the gospel to over 1,000 visitors. Here, we saw that God's calls to ministries are not always reasonable; the important thing is to be walking in His will. When in Nevada, I was repulsed by the childish addiction of educated people to the foolish slot machines. Later, I read of 23 men slain by perverted individuals, and I had to remind myself that this was not happening in the Congo, among Aborigines or in the upper Amozon but in the most civilized country, which has the chance to know the truth and rejects it. I know they have the chance because I constantly saw several Christians quietly bearing witness to the Christian life this month on buses, in stores and restaurants. May the time come when both in Hong Kong and in China it will not be uncommon to overhear people in public places talking about Christ, as it is already
common here.

Having just enjoyed the Wi-Ne-Ha Week of Missions, three things were impressed again upon my mind: 1) that the Christian life demands nothing less than 100% commitment; 2) that despite apparent personality oddities, htiman weakness and antiquated methods, the Word of God in the hands of spiritual men is still powerfully transforming lives; 3) that digging deep into portions of the Word, and knowing them thoroughly is a great spiritual treat. We also enjoyed picking the brains of the Jews concerning the field. The week was marred by tragedy, however, as Mom Wymore flew to Nebraska for the funeral of her father, who passed away of a heart attack. Joyce and I chose to go to Hong Kong, as was quoted in Horizons, because 1) It is the most compressed urban setting in the world, with 4 million people squeezed into an area 5 miles across. 2) It is the most international port in the world, with over a million tourists annually and billions of dollars in trade. 3) It is closest to the heartbeat of China, where h of the world has yet to hear the gospel. Please continue praying for the productivity of our ministry, for divine encounters among the Chinese, and for all Chinese Christians. Above all else, pray for more labor ers in God's vineyards.
In His love,

Gary /and Joyce Anderson

Foorwarding Agents: Mr. 8 Mrs, Eldon wymore

UOO Hillview Drive

Hcaie Church:

Rinconada Hills Christian Church ]975 Pollard Road

Lebanon, Oregon

97355

Los Gates, California

95030

ANDEE^ON

MISSION

TO

THE

CHINESE

OCT 1 2

September 15, 1973

Dear Christian Friends:

of the events that laid the groundwork for the beginning in Hong Kong.
Harrison ministers.
Americans.

WOW! A lot has happened since the last letter. Here is a running account of many
August 19th, A.M. I sppke to the Sunday School in Rio Dell, California, where Fred

In the evening, I began speaking for a week of camp with Cuoiberland

with them. Each morning I spoke separately to Juniors, Highschoolers and Collegiates; and each evening to the whole group. Praise God; His love can cross denominational,
racial and cultural barriers.

outside of Sebastopol. About 170 of the 200 campers and staff were Chinese At first, their names and faces all seemed alike until I became more familiar

Friday, August 24, was a lesson trusting circumstances to God. I finished speaking in camp that morning, and reached Lebanon, Oregon by 3:30 p.m. by way of 2 buses, 2 vans and 1 jet plane. Joyce's sister, Peggy, was expecting me to perform her wedding and I didn't want to disapoint her. (Besides, I missed Joyce.)(And she missed me.)
August 26th - I taught the adult class at Southside in Lebanon.

August 31st - Tlie Wymore's held a farewell, openhouse for us where we had the
opportunity to visit with many wonderful friends.

of Peace in Oakland to ship another barrel.

relatives.

September 1st - We. left Lebanon for San Jose with the Wymores, stopping at The Home

csy

We spent the evening visiting friends and

Los Gatos, our sponsoring church, followed by a fellowship dinner and more visiting that afternoon. We slept a few hours each night at Kathy and Gary Rockwell's, who are like family to us. They also are beginning to prepare to serve Christ in Hong Kong. Please pray that God will also equip them spiritually, physically and with the right
abilities.

September 2nd - I preached in the morning at Rinconada Hills Christian Church in

September 3rd - When we went to board the plane in San Francisco at 8:00 a.m., about 31 people including part of the Bible College staff and Mr. and Mrs. Jew, came
to see us off and take pictures. I appreciated the 15 minute prayer circle that formed in the waiting area. It is too bad that many people in the world never know such love and fellowship. That afternoon, friends gave us a grand tour of beautiful Hawaii. We
stayed with a professional Chinese chef and had delicious meals.

September 4th - Unfortunately, I woke up with the active stomach flu, which made the trip unpleasant for Joyce most of the way to Tokyo.

their time or about 10:00 a.m. our time.

September 5th - We lost a day at the dateline, arriving in Hong Kong at 9:00 p.m.

My last move that night was to shatter my

glasses, leaving me pretty blind. We have been staying at the Reeses sinces we arrived. September 6th - We exchanged our money. About five Hong Kong dollars equals one U.S. dollar so it seems like we are spending a lot of money sometimes. We visited the
eye doctor and looked for apartments (called "flats").

some Christians for missionaries.

Thurstons and Mrs. Li.

September 7th - We registered at the Hong Kong Language Institute, developed by

That evening, we went out to dinner with the Reeses,

September 8th - We got a one bedroom apartment for $1,000.00 HK or $200 00 U S

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Gary and Joyce Anderson P.s. You are all requested Mel Foo Sun Chuen to write to us at least Stage 1, Block 21D, 15th Floor as often as we write you

We were having difficulty finding a flat that was convenient, had gas^nstalLd! eJec^SLl
outlets, hot water and a larger kitchen. Most kitchens are about 4' x 8'. That evening
the Won Tai Sin youth group had a welcoming party,

It Is a massive apartment estate with about 10,000 apartments built by Mobile Oil Comoanv

Kowloon, Hong Kong

done with an interpreter, not for English, but from Cantonese Chinese to Mandarin Chinese They have a good Chinese minister. In the afternoon, we took a long trip to a beach on Hong Kong island where two teens from the Prince Edward Rd. (English speaking) congregation were baptised. In the evening, the college age group at Prince Edward had
a party for us. ^

The people are very kind and understanding about our inability to understand what is going on. Sunday School and worship service each last Ih hours because everything is

September 9th - We visited the Won Tai Sin (Chinese speaking) Church in the morning.

September 10th - Monday, we finally moved into our apartment, got our barrels, and
I got new glasses: '

with the Won Tai Sin youth group. Had Wednesday off as it was a public holiday called
the Monn Festival, ^ vaxxcu

started language school. In the evening we went on a camp out

I see that we are running out of space and there is so much I haven't said yet beyona the cold facts. Perhaps we will have time in the next letter. Pray for the Chinese and that God will continually keep their needs before our eyes.
In His Service,
<J^ I C

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Gary and Joyce Anderson

FORWARDING AGENTS:

Mr. & Mrs. Eldon Wymore

400 Hillview Drive

HOME CHURCH:

Rinconada Hills Christian Church

1975 Pollard Road

Lebanon, Oregon

97355

Los Gatos, California

95030

ANDERSON

MISSION

TO

THE

CHINESE
October, 1973

Dear Co-Workers,

You are about to get the woman's point of view about the adventures we are having
here in Hong Kong,'

Of the many things we must leam to adapt to and fears to overcome, the most im portant lesson we will learn well enough is total dependanee on our magnificant Lord. Like, how do you thank God for a terrific husband when he has "just erased the

from his own Mother and FatherI Oh well, I'd practically worn it out anyway. When
you stop to think about it, it's the everyday things you let God have control of that
prepare you for the really tough problems.

tape recording of a group of people from Tucson, Arizonaincluding personal notes

someone's laundry drips on you? Can you keep from being defensive when you see people

Can you keep your head up and a radiant smile on your face when walking down the crowded streets as people stand in your way or push around and between you, or when

upset when you don't understand the language? Can you say "I'm sorry" to your mate when you holler at him? Can you go to the Lord in prayer each day, giving Him all your prob lems? He has promised to be with us for all our tomorrowsyou "just have to pray, Hebrews 11 records a promise that if by faith, we live as aliens in a foriegn land, lookfcr the city made by God, we shall be rewarded, I beseech you, loved ones, to let
God live your life more fully than He ever has before.'

else doss around here I) or when you are home alone? Can you keep your cool and not get

store at you, laugh and talk about you? Can you let God protect you in traffic (no one

Yes, it's only from experience I write.

I took a day off from life today, just to

To let Him fill me

get away from the "rat-race" and spend time quietly alone with God.

a one and a half hour bus trip and walk each way, Sunday mornings we are presently attending church in Wong Tai Sin with the Chinese speaking group. I have just started a little nursery arrangement upstairs to keep the little ones from running around dis
turbing the worship service.

evening from 8:00-iu:uo is youth meeting with the Chinese speaking young p^ple.

bus trip each way. Without an air conditioner, vxe must keep the windows open for a little fishy, smcggy, noisy breeze, which means I clean house just about everyday. Saturday
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up again and remind me that He is the one living in this shell of my body. Our "rat-race" includes 3 hours in language class 5 days a vreek, with about an hour

Gary is going to be speaking there at various times this

month. Besides the Saturday evening youth meeting this group of Christians has a Whirlybirds group on Saturday afternoon. A Christian Primary School is also operated in the building. To use my somewhat creative imagination, I am working on organizing and dev eloping a more useful audio-visual center for them. So if any of you have some helpful
hints or good materials we might use, please write me.

The English speaking group of Christians meet only about 30-45 minutes away from us. Mr. Bill Rees holds some English classes with these young people, teaching them better usage of the language and more about Christ's love. As of next Sunday, October 7, we are in charge of the youth meetings for these young people.,.Gary will also be
preaching now and then.

These are the exciting things that fill our time.

Other tasks that must be taken

care of include laundry in strange laundromats, shopping in confusing markets for

groceries and not finding nylon stockings in any of the normal stores.

Other interesting quirks about our new home-land is one of the termonology. Gary
found out while looking for paint that you won't find it in a hardv^are store. That is

before the fly-over.

sack. bright I with.

strictly for sheet metal, pipes, etc.

We discovered this is a freeway-type overpass.

We were told once to look for a bus stop just

Instead of elevator,

it is called a lift, apartments are called flats.

And something for rent is for hire

which is anything from a taxi to flowers.

Because of the sudden paper and tied with a hope we can introduce We would also like to

Very rarely do we carry things in a paper

rains, everything is bagged in plastic bags or wraoped in pretty ribbon for easy carrying. to you, by letter, some of the people we are working know each of you a little better, too. As you lift us

up to God in prayer, we would lift you up also that we might all know and witness to
the power God may have in our lives.

Co-workers for Him who gave us Life,

, J y

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Gary and Joyce Anderson Utage 1, 21-D 15th Floor U; r-T.dvay, Mei Foo Sun Chuen
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Foiwarding Agents
M/M El don Wyinore Lebanon, Oregon
400 Hi 11 view Drive

97355

Anderson Mission to the OiiwESE

November 1973

Dear Christian Firends,

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name.
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as well as speak.^ "^-07 This short sentence contains three of the most valuable words in our vocabulary her"^ "I love you." I hope that many Chinese will respond to Jesus' call, "I love you." Besides that we now also have Chinese names. ^ M This is Gary's
It is pronounced "AWN GA LAY" and it means "peace added to truth." Joyce's name
pronoxmced, "AWN JUN LAWK" and it means "peace.,^ precious
We 2ire still trying to adjust to the Hong Kong monetary system,

I hope you can share our joy as we learn Cantonese.

We are beginning to leam how to read

happiness,"

dollar is worth-more th^irTlve}Hong.Kong,dollars; so weekly groceries cost about^$70.00.

here.

In less than a week the travelinE college from Puget Sound College of the Bible will be

It is made up of 11 S u S e n t M r s . Conley Sllsby. They are spending

one year studying at variotis missions in the Orient.

They vjill be in Hong Kong five days,

A firm foundation in the language is considered essential by the other missionaries here.

They have been careful not to burden us down with many responsibilities. We really appreciate it today, as we are in the midst of exams. However, we are also anxious to see the congregations grow. Waiting onGod's timing is becoming a living lesson for us. Eighteen employees are on a year's full-pay leave this year from their regular jobs at Xerox Corp. The government's Bureau of National Affairs Bulletin to Management said they are pursuing self-selected social service projects with recognized, existing, non-profit organizations in the United States and abroad. Other companies are also realizing the need of allowing their employees opportunities for social involvement. This is an excellent
chance for many Christians to experience the thrill of working wholeheartedly with some effective Christian group. Inquire at your company and see if they have such a program
-for I'm sure talented, temporary, Christian workers could be

/used here in Hong Kong as well as other parts of the world.

here that are practically untouched.

There are about 8 urban areas

Don't underestimate your potential for mission work. A1 H^^lton, energetic president of
a Bible institute in Puerto Rico said, "The guy that say^ \^d can't use me unless I'm
qualified with more education', is qualifying God." Staft right now by serving God
wherever you are.

As 1973 draws to a close, many of you are re-evaluating your various committments.
we will have the resources to use to each opportunity.

There

fore please keep us in mind. We need your prayers for spiritual maturity, for boldness, and for opportunities to proclaim the gospel. We also need your continued support so that
On the enclosed postcard mark

what you want your committment to this work to be during 1973.

^
However,

It is not our intention to force the news of God's work through us on anyone.

if you have enjoyed receiving our letter, and would like to continue getting it after
January 15th, then please fill out the appropriate places on the enclosed, stamped post card, and drop it in the mall soon. If our forwarding agents receive your card by January
10th you will continue getting our letter.

Please keep praying for China and for more workers.

In His service,

Gary & Joyce Anderson

Stage 1, 21-D, 15th Floor Broadway, Mei Foe Sun Chuen

Forwarding Agents
M/M El don Wymore Lebanon, Oregon
400 Hillview Drive

97355

Anderson Mission to toe Chinese

Dear Christian Friends,

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December 1973

Hello again.
Father.

I hope, that despite holiday pressures this year, you'll take more time

than ever to celebrate your hope in our Savior, who came gently into this world as a baby to go out as our Wonderful Conselor, our Prince of Peace, our Mighty God, our Everlasting
The rest of this letter you best be called "Anderson Rambling". If you recognize

some part it's because it was taken straight from our personal letter to you during one of those flashes of inspiration that should be shared with everyone. You'll know which one of us is rambling idien you see the name at the front of the paragraph. GARY: Conley Silsby's traveling college from Puget Sound College of the Bible were

through here early in the month. The church building in the Mong Kok business district
needed repainting inside before our guests came: so we threw a painting party.
it partly painted two days before the traveling college arrived.

Was a

surprise! Hong Kong's walls and paint aren't the same as America's. Much of the fresh paint pealed off in hours. What a sight! After trying several things, we finally got

were surprised to see an S.J.B.C. classmate and meet others with whom we had mutual friends.
was baptized. Many new contacts were made from the special meetings; so pray for a fruit
ful harvest.

JOYCE:

They were a great group, and they have an exciting year ahead of them.

We

They really got in and shared with the Chinese young people.
GARY:

As a result, one young man

coming to our apartment to eat. Shocking! However, they added that they would bring the Chinese food and cook it, themselves. The results! Exciting, to say the least. Ten of sticks. Later, one girl said, "It was just like being at home - confusing."
JOYCE: You'll have to see our home to believe it.

The next weekend, several Wong Tai Sin, Christian youth told us they were

us sat around our table on chairs, end table, books and coffee table, clleklng our chop
It's quite cozy inside, but the

complex is just fascinating! A playground with swings, slides, monkey bars, pingpong tables and badmitton nets are right in front of our elevator. There are oodles and oodles

of shops around, also a Kentucky Fried Chicken and about 3 other restaurants. Photo store, drug stores, miscellaneous stores, electric appliances, etc., even clothes cleaners, toy and book and record shops. Fountains, plants and benches make a large, lovely court yard in the middle of all the apartment buildings. And you can walk along the waterfront beautiful at night. ,

GARY: We are still deciding how to reach our apartment estate for Christ. It s about ^ mile square, and will hot^e about 100,000 when it is finished in three years.

A city in its won right.

here for the gospel.

I wish you could see some of the other chances to be tried

Dennis are going to have to preach tomorrow. I've completely lost my voice. (Dennis Hall is a missionary intern passing through on his way back to the U.S.) Tuesday morning,
I gladly scared myself when I said my first words, "Hi! What's for breakfast? Although Thanksgiving is not a public holiday, we got to have one, thanks to Bill
and Melba Rees and the Dennis Aliens, an adorable, non-instrumental family.

The next Saturday night I stopped Bill Rees and whispered, "Bill, either you or

Few people can hold the attention of his audience as well as te. oastor at the Church of Christ in Wong Tai Sin, a poorer area of the city. e ira t well

rXsr^;nd^t ^riiLiuted^to Sntonese ChlnesL Yet. dispite these hardships, he Sow tte^opie^s Siwn f as much as ninutes. Last week^d they^ ttaee
attended. 8 decisions for Christ were made from paganism and

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ma famllv llves OH about $100.00 U.S. per month. He speaks in Mandarin

special preaching services in hopes of reaching non-Christims,

success-

bSfSe the meeting I found him upstairs kneeling in intent prayer in the shadows. The

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Gary an!d Jo^^ce Anderson

Stage 1, 21-D, 15th Floor Broadway, Mei Foo Sun Chuen
Kowloon, Hong Kong

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