PERSONAL FILE

Date August l6, I965

Name in full DBRRENCE LEON SHAAG-E
Complete address on field Unknown as of now, Ve will be located in the citv
of Ca-petown. South Africa
Mr-Mrs Fred Crawford
Complete forwarding address 1279 Martha Washington Dr
Milwaukee, Wise. 55213
Name and address of Livinglink church or churches: (not yet confirmed)
(see news write up)
Rtrppf. Street,
City T v.cvnp stfltft Zone. .State,
Names and addresses of other sponsoring or endorsing churches:
First Christian Church Orchard St. Chrigtiftn Church
Rtrppf Main St. 1501 S, 7^rd St.
r.i+y Worthington^one RfatP Indiana r!if:y Milwaukee Zone.JJl,State V/Iss.
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
vthese will be forwarded upon receipt) each letter, thanks.)
NAME Name
Rtrppt Street,
nify Zone_State___ City Zone^^State,
Name and address of hometown npwspapftr Flaines Journal
Pea Plaines, 111*
Name and address of other papers which might carry stories of your work:
Worthington Times, Worthington, ^"'^i.inton Daily News. Linton, Indiana
Street. Street.
Lake zone Iowa
Place of "RTRTH. Stona Lake> la
Day of hirfrh. ^5 MnntTi 5 Vpar 3^
Where hapHspH? Storm Lake, Iowa
ruy Church of Christ
nity Linton Zone_Rtatp, Indiana
Datft. 19^
Iowa
State.
On an extra page please describe any details regarding conversion which you might care to
mention.
MAKITAL STATUS:
Marripd XX Single.
Divorced. Widowed.
Date of mayT'iag-P 8-23-'36 Where married? Chippewa Falls, Wise*
Who solemnized your wedding? Prof. Earl Grice, Minnesota Bible College,
List children by full name giving place, day, month, and year of birth:
(If your children have been adopted, please indicate,)
Name
Timothy Leon
Cheryl Susan
Kevin Jon
Place of their birth
Minneapolis, Minn
Minneapolis, Minn
Linton, Indiana
day, month, and year
9 July 57 (deceased)
2k March
59
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PERSONAL FILE
Date August 16, I965
Name in full Bt)m MAE COHOOH SMAAGE
Complete address on field Unknown
Mr-Mrs Fred Crawford
Complete forwarding address 1279 Martha Washington Br
Milwaukee, Wise.55215
Name and address of Livinglink church or churches: (not confirmed as yet)
Street, Street.
City _7nnp. , Rfflfp - 7.rnP>. State.
Names and addresses of other sponsoring or endorsing churches:
Orchard St. Christian Church First Christian Church
Street.
1501 S. 7iSrd St.
ritjrMll'^aukee I'f state. Wise. rityWorthington state Indiana
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
(These will be forwarded upon receipt) each letter, thanks.)
NAME - Name
Rtrppt Street,
r!i-ty City Zone State.
Name and address of hometown npwgpflpftr Milwaukee Journal Company
553 W. State
Milwaukee, Wise
Name and address of other papers which might carry stories of your work:
Chinnewa Herald Telegram West Allis Star
Street.
Rtrppf 7017 Greenfield Ave,
CityChippewa Fal^^ne State CAllis 2State
Place of PTH.TH Chippewa Falls, Wise.
Day of hirfVi 17 Mnnth 7 Vpflr. 37 ^
Whprp haptiRPfl? Church of Christ Date,
rity Chippewa Falls statp Wise,
On an extra page please describe any details regarding conversion which you might care to
mention.
MAKITAL STATUS;
MarripH XX Single.
Divorced, Widowed.
Date of marriagA 8-25-56 Where married? ChiPPewa Falls, Wise
Who solemnized your wedding? Prof, Earl Grice
List children by full name giving place, day, month, and year of birth:
(If your children have been adopted, please indicate.)
Name
Timothy Leon
Place of their birth
Mplis, Minn.
day, month, and year
9 July 57 (deceased
Cheryl Susan
Minneapolis, Minn. 2k March
59
Kevin Jon Linton, Indiana
25
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NEWS VRITE-UP for MISSION SER7ICES, JOLIET, ILLINOIS.
Derrence & Donna Smaage have terminated their ministry with the Orchard Street
Christian Church, Milwaukee, Wisconsin and announced their decision to go as
missionaries to South Africa. They will he working with the Wynherg church in
Capetown and also with the Gordon Nelson family who sailed Bor Capetown last
March and with John Pulford who will sail for Capetown this
tative plans of the 3 missionary families will be to establish New Testament
churches in the larger cities of South Africa, a task which has been neglected
perhaps because it is less glamourous and adventurous than the native work
which has|( prospered in South Africa.
Mm
The Smaages are well suited for this type of missionary endeavor having had
ministerial experience in both large and small churches, rural and city.
Bro. Smaage is a graduate of Minnesota Bible College and has done graduate
work at Lincoln Christian Seminary, Lincoln, 111. and also Trinity Seminary
Deerfield, Illinois. He has held ministries in Albert Lea, Minnesota, Worth-
ington, Indiana and Milwaukee, Wisconsin^ and comes to the mission field
highly recommended by the churches he and his wife have served. Donna also
attended Minnesota Bible College but her academic career was cut short when
the two were married August 25, 195^. Gracious, and always charming she has
excelled in the service of Christ in the most difficult role of all; that of
a minister's wife. The Smaages have been blessed with 5 children, Timothy
who died in childbirth in Cheryl who is now 6 years old and Kevin who
is k, 1957
Derrence claims the Church of Christ at Storm Lake, Iowa as his home church
where he was baptized by Brother Herman Kooy, minister of the church at that
time. DoggaJSj^home church is the church at Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin where
her father^is a deacon and her mother serves as Sunday School treasurer.
Ralph Michaels is the present minister.
The Smaage's desire is simply to serve Christ to the best of their ability
and because of this have decided to use an airplane to hasten the work of
evangelism in South Africa. Brother Smaage is not only an able minister but
also an experienced commercial pilot. He turned down an opportunity to fly
for the largest Airline company in the U.S.A. (American Airlines) in order
to respond to God's call to the ministry. He freely admits that this^^^ the
best decision he has ever made and has never ceased to wonder at the blessings
and goodness God has given to XXX/XXXX/ this life.
The Smaage family hopes to sail for Capetown this coming January, 1966. They
are available for speaking dates now through December and are in need of
living-link and service-link support. They may be contacted directly at
7315 West Orchard Street, Milwaukee, Wise. 5521^ or through their forwarding
agents, Mr-Mrs Fred Crawford, 1279 Martha Washington Bpive, Milwaukee, Wis
consin 55213 Tour prayers are earnestly sought on their behalf as they
seek support which will enable them to preach to the countless thousands
outside of Christ in South Africa.
SMAA6E FAIRLY
Reorults to South Afrioa
Harness Herrence L* Sfflaage; born Storm Lake^ Iowa*
Parents: Hr-Krs* Leon Smaage; Sup*t of Schools, Des Plaines, 111*
Dbnna M* Smaage (nee Cbhoon); born 7-17-379 Chippewa Falls^ Wise*
Parents: Hr-Hrs Ed Gbhoon, (Shlppewa Falls;
Married: 8-25-56
Cheryl Sue Smaage; bom 3-2^-39* Minneapolis, Minn*
Kevin Jon ^aage; born 2-23-61, Linton, Indiana
EDUCATION:
Derrence: Graduate of University of Illinois Flight School, 1933*
Holds commercial pilot, multi-engine, instrument, and flight
instimctor ratings* Also is a licensed Aircraft mechuiic* Has
been employed as a mechanic and as a flight instructor and charter
pilot* Has over 1000 hours flight time* Flight Instructor at
University of Minn* in 1936-37*
Graduate of Minnesota Bible Cbllege with B*Th* 1939* has -taken
work towards Masters at Lincoln Christian Seminary and Trinity
Evangelical Divinity Seminary, Deerfield, 111*
Dbnna: Attended Minnesota Bible College for 1)^ years* Experiende
in DVBS, church secretary. Women's work* Employed as Secretary
with Pillsbury Company, Mpls*, Minn*
MINISTRIES:
Mbert Lea, Minn* Church of Christ
First Christian Church, Worthington, Indiana 2^ years
Orchard Street Christian Church, Milwaukee, Wise* 2 years*
Resignation effective Sept* 5 1965
Letters of recommendation will be submitted by the Elders of
these congregations*
PLANS: It is our intention to work with the Gordon Nelson family and John
Fulford in Capetown, South Africa with the churches there and sJ.so
the surrounding native churches* We shall also endeavor to help
in the establishment of churches among the European people*
NEEDS: Besides our living link and service support, we will need to raise
approximately $16,000 for the purchase of an airplane to be used
in the work among the native churches and establishing European
churches among some of the larger cities*
FORWARDING AGENT:
Mr-Mrs Fred Crawford, Elder and his wife at Orchard Street
Christian Church, have volunteered their services and will act as
our forwarding agents* They may be addressed at 1279 Martha
Washington Dr*, Milwaukee, Wise* 53213
SPEAKING DATES:
Brother Smaage will be available for speaking dates this September,
October and November. Please write directly to:
Derrence L* Smaage
7313 West Orchard St. of to our forwarding agents*
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53214
Please list places of previous Christian service and what service you did. Give approximate dates:
Place Service Dates
Minnesota churches DVBS. Teajn from MBC 1956
Bih^e-Sehee
Churches served Bihle School teacher
SCHOOLING (high school and later):
Name of school Location
ChiT^newa Falls.High C. F., Wise.
Minn. Bihle CollegB Muls. Minn,
Number of years
^
111
Degrees and date granted
diploma
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):
This has been upon our hearts for several years. We feel that there is a great
need in South Africa at this time and that we should do our best to fill it.
It is our desire to help in the establishment of an African Restoration Movement.
The time seems to be ripe for this.
Describe briefly in outline form the nature of your daily duties on the field:
Which of the following terms most nearly describes your missionary status?
Evangelist__. Bible College Teacher_..^ Public School Teacher^__^
TTnmAmaV^r XX nnntnr Nurse_. Social xx7r>T*ifg>r Music teacher.
Radio ministry, Radio followup.
Maintenance of mission equipment.
Christian Service Camp. Linguistics.
Benevolence.
YY
Office ^ Name other:
PARENTS:
Pathfir's namp. anH hnmf^ flHHrAgfi- Edwin H. Cohoon T.iving XX Deceased,
105 N. State St> Chippewa Falls Wise. Zone_State.
His nnniipation. laborer ,1s he a Christian? yps. X nn_
What positions of leadership has he held in the local church? deacon
What Christian service does he now do? . deacon
Mother's full maiden name: Beatrice Cornellier Living^J.2L_Deceased.
Street SAlffi f^ify Tlnna Rfafp
Is she a Christian? Vpg- X 'Wn Her occupation if employed outside the home.
What leadership positions or Christian service has she rendered to the local church:?
Bible School teacher and treasurer
FORWARDING AGENT: ^ ^ n
(Elder at Orchard St.)
NflTTiP Hr-Mrs Fred Crawford strpat 1279 Martha Washington Dr.
rit.v. Milwaukee Zone.JEll StateJii/ Telephone: _258-89ft9
Where attend church?. Orchard St. Christian Church RtraPt IhOl S. 7^rH St.
City. Milwaukee Zone State.Jiisc
What duties are performed by the forwarding agpnt- hook-keeping, publicity, mail
Does the forwarding agent receive a salary?,
Should money be sent to the forwarding agent nnly? Yes
Checks or Money orders made payable to:
In what form should funds be spnt? ^outh African Church of Christ Mission (Smaage Fund^
(this item may be changed)
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:
Please list places of previous Christian service and what service you did. Give approximate dates:
Place Service Dates
Worthington, Indiana Minister
1960-1965
Milwaukee, Wise* Minister
1965-1965
SCHOOLING (high school and later):
Name of school Location
Maine Twnp High Des Plaines, 111
Number of years
if
Degrees and date granted
diploma
Culver Stockton Canton, Mo* 1 semester
TJniv. of 111. TTrbana, 111*
5
years
Grad.
flight
of
school 1955
Minn. Bible College
Lincoln Chrn College
Mpls, Minn*
! Lincoln, 111*
k
1
years
semester
B*Th.
1962
195$
Trinity Evang. Divinity Deerfield, 111 1 semester
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):
7 years of serious consideration of the mission field and much prayer con
cerning this decision. Our desire is to serve Christ to the best of our
ability. South Africa is in great need of the Gospel. We are going because
others are not. The Lord has led us to this decision.
Describe briefly in outline form the nature of your daily duties on the field:
We will be ministering to the Church at Wynberg and also carrying on evan
gelistic work in the city of Capetown in order to establish other churches.
We will also be working with the many native congregations scattered through
out Cape province and teaching and encouraging the native ministers of these
churches. We plan to use an airplane for this task.
Which of the following terms most nearly describes your missionary status?
Fvang-plfsf. ^ Bible College Tparhpr. Public School Tpflphpr.
TTnmpmaTrpr Doctor__^ Soclal worker^_ Music teacher.
Radio .ministry, Radio followup. Christian Service Camp. Linguistics,
Maintenance of mission equipment. Benevolence. Office work. Name other:
PARENTS:
Father's name and home aHHrpgg- heon Smaage Living^JL-, Deceased^
268 Oxford Road Rt.rppt Pes Plaines Illinois
Sup *t of
His nppnpaHnn gphooio Tg he a Christian? yes, nn x
What positions of leadership has he held in the local church? none
What Christian service does he now do?
>r i-t. .X 11 .j Gwendolyn Holmes ^. X _
Mother's full maiden name: Living^Deceased.
SAME
StrftPt nify TinnP Stafp
Is she a Christian? vpg. Mn Her occupation if employed outside the home.
What leadership positions or Christian service has she rendered to the local church?.
FORWARDING AGENT: ,
(elder at Orchard Street)
Name Fred Crawford Street Martha Washington Drive
City. Milwaukee z5i^eJ2Rtete. Wisconsin "^pptnnt- 256-89^9
Where attend nhnmh?. Orchard Street Christian Churcaa-rppt 1*501 South 75rd St
City. Milwaukee RtatP Wisconsin
What duties are performed by the forwarding agpnf- ^ooh-heeging, publicity, mail,
Does the forwarding agent receive a sfllary?.
Should money be sent to the forwarding agent only?, Yps.
Checks or money orders made payable to:
In what form should funds be gpnf? - Sniith-Aft^nfth' Church of Ch:^st Miesiron' (Smaage Fund^
(This item may be changed)"-^
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:
Please refer to previous information sent to you regarding aviation experience
and training*