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RON AND MARTI BAUMANN
FIELD ADDRESS:
P. O. BOX 32184
LUSAKA. ZAMBIA
AFRICA
FORWARDING AGENTS;
DR. AND MRS. RALPH CARNATHAN
3945 KINGSTON PIKE
KNOXVILLE. TENNESSEE 3791 9
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FURLOUGH; 1983-1984
Slowly but surely, yet with speed that is incredible, our furlough time has arrived! Our level
of excitement has already reached a stage that borders on being counter-productive. Even
though we are looking forward to this time, we are already making plans for our return to
Zambia in July 1984. Our long-range goals include these two at the top of the list; 1) the
construction of a major church building in the urban area in Lusaka at Chelston; 2) six
months or so of intensive language study (Nyanja).
We have casual or definite dates to visit a number of our supporting churches already. If
you wish for us to come and report on the work in Zambia to let you know what your
mission money is being spent on ~ please have the elders at your church contact us here
very soon, or after July 1st, contact our forwarding agent for a date. We have tried to keep
you informed on the work through the Times In Zambia newsletter, and many are content to
let this means of information serve as our report to them. There are some who wish to ask
specific questions, or see visually our work here. We are anxious to share with you if you
wish for us to come.
OUR FURLOUGH ADDRESS
We are very thankful for the great news of a furlough home to stay in from August 1983 to
July 1984. Don and Lyn Sewell, music professor at Johnson Bible College, will be away from
the college for one year of graduate study. They and the College have invited us to live in
their home for that year. Words cannot express the gratitude and relief that we feel over this
generous and gracious offer.
Ron and Marti Baumann, Route 19, Johnson Bible College, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920,
phone (615) 573-5922.
CRUSADE AT CHELSTON On aSaturday night recently we held acrusade in the Chelston
community. To advertise It we passed out handbills in the compounds. The choir from the Matero church and the
quartet from the Chawama church came to help. Brother Ndhlovu from Matero and Brother Zimba from Garden
delivered short messages. We had four films from the Lifeof Christ series; Jesus at Nazareth and Capernaum; The
Transfiguration; Betrayal in Gethsemane; and Jesus Before the High Priest. We had two reasons for showing the
films: 1) to let the people knowin that area where we are meeting (weare meeting in the Kapwel Yomba Primary
School); and 2) to use the media of film to tell the story of Jesus. The night was a tremendous success! The crowd
size was estimated from 700-800 people the largest crowd so far that has been generated by the attraction of a
film. The next morning, Sunday, saw us with a new record attendance of 50. During that service two men confessed
their faith in Christ. Two women (who had responded the previous week) were baptized at the Matero church. The
men had to leave right after the service for duty and are to be baptized soon.
CRUSADE AT GARDEN We have just completed asuccessful crusade atthe Garden church.
The Saturday evening began with preaching by Brother Joe Mvula from the Matero church. The Garden choir
presented several songs also. Because of the size of the crowd (estimated 700), we moved outside for our films
(Nicodemus; &Check Point). Weare praying that the message of Christ came through clearly as a result of these
efforts. We feel that it is a good way to let the community know where we are and what we have to say.
SPECIAL SERVICE AT KAFUE Last Sunday morning we traveled to Kafuetotapeashort
Tonga service to be aired by Radio Zambia soon. This service will be beamed over ail of Zambia, lettingthe people
hear the message of Christ from our brothers and sisters at the Kafue West Side. One of the technicians at
Multimedia (who did the taping) is a leader of ours at the Garden church. I invited himto do the regular preaching
service that morning. As a result of his message, twelve came forward at the time of invitation to rededicate their
lives to Christ.
NEW CLASSES BEGIN Our latest men's Bible study classes have been going on now for about
two weeks. This time we are studying about Making Disciples of Christ New Life. It promises to be a thought-
provoking study one that all of us are sure to benefit from.
CHURCH PLOT AT CHELSTON We have experienced an extreme amount of "red tape"
in our efforts to secure a building plot for the Chelston church. After a very long wait we were told that our first
selection was part of a larger plot reserved for some other firm. Recently our latest selection was refused because it
is zoned residential only, yet it is across the street from one church, down the street from another church and near
the Civic Center and shops. We have applied again for this plot because of the church-business area that it is in ~
hoping for a change of zoning. The Develop Secretary has stated that he will recommend the zoning change, but
the decision will be up to the Planning Committee. It is important that a plot is secured before Ileave on furlough so
that we can begin our building construction as soon as I return to Zambia in July 1984. Please pray for God's will in
this matter of a church plot in the Chelston urban community.
THOUGHT YOU'D LIKE TO KNOW English is the official language in Zambia. But, do
not let that statement mislead you! Evenifyou do master one of the vernacular languages (forexample, Tonga) you
must still, as an American, master the "Kings" English. I thought that you might be interested to see and know what
"Zambian" English is like:
headmaster - principal
dust bin - trash can
robot - traffic signai
boot - trunk (automobile)
bonnet - hood (automobile)
petrol - gasoline
gasoil - diesel
tyre - tire
cherrio - good-by
garden - lawn
finished - sold out
tarmac - asphalt
nanny - nurse maid
chemist - drug store
gauze - screen
post - maii
overtake - pass
sister - nurse
cooker - stove
fridge - refrigerator
serviette - napkin
nappy - diaper
hooter - horn
surgery - doctor's office
torch - flashlight
sweets - candy
costume - swimsuit
tap - water faucet
vanette - pick-up truck
ground nuts - peanuts
windscreen - windshield
tipper - dump truck
paraffin - kerosene
pinch - steal
lift - elevator
lay by - roadside park
pegs - clothespins
rubber - eraser
queue - iine
wireless - radio
tin - can
braai - cookout
chips - french fries
dummy - pacifier
ice blocks - ice cubes
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Letter Quotes -. We have hepatitis going around the school.
There is a chance that the whole student body may have to get
the shots. ... Track is tough! I found myself as being one of the
most fit, but that did not help me that much. The track reminds
me of a swamp. You have to be careful how fast you go around
the turns or you will find yourself skidding along the ground on
your r-end. ... It's been pretty cool up here, and the rain comes
everyday. Right now it's pouring! The rain ismakingthesebugs
called 'Nairobi eye' come into the dorm. I would not mind these
except that they have an acid in their stinger that causes a rash
that is worse than poison oak! ... I registered for the draft today.
All that I had to do was to sign the paper entitled Selective
Service System."
Letter Quotes - . How's life in Zambia? . . . Sorry for the
'writing shortage'. You surely don't need a 'writing shortage'
with all the other shortages in Zambia. Ha! Ha! . . . You won't
believe this but I've only asked for one date this whole term. I
didn't get the date either, but that's OK. I'm not reallyinthe businessofwatching girls nowmainly because of
grades. . . . Here's a rundown of things that have happened to me this term so far:
Injuries; 1) my big toe got stomped hard - almost broken! 2) cut my little toe open one-fourth inch.
Special Events; 1) got a choir solo; 2) got a crew cut; 3) got a D-hall for book pick-up
Everything is QK now! . . .
... I got a crew cut with ten other guys so we could show our dorm spirit. It's heavy!"
Hi again. Piano lessons sure are getting hard! When I finish five minutes early (rather than 5 minutes late) I
get assigned an extra piece of music!! My teacher really keeps the pressure on. I'm "packed down" with
homework as it is.
At school (in P.E.) we are preparing for our Sports Dayto be held at the end of this term. Westarted the "high
jump" on the 11th of May. I am the smallest kid in all of Form Two (9th), yet kids who are a lot taller than I am
cannot even get over the low bar. They knock it down.
We have about two months of school left. Time sure is "flying"!
I just can't wait any longer to go home to America!! I'vebeenwaiting and waitingand waiting! Itold myPapa
that I did notseeany reason to wait any longer. "Whycan'twejust fly home now?" He answered me. but Ididn't
really understand his answer. I think he really wants to go
home now too.
Ebony's daughter. Baby Sister, had eight pups. They were
really neat. They are all gone now. We don't even have any
chickens right now. I think they are all in the freezer.
I've been wondering if they still sell those little cars in the
stores in America. I sure hope so.
MBALA MI88ION MEETING
Our Zambia Christian Mission meeting in Mbala was really
special. Our theme was Philippians 4;8 ~ "Excellence". Ron and
three others spoke on this verse. It was wonderful to see the
different ways God spoke to each of us through this verse and the
different speakers.
We had a beautiful site for our meeting at the Outward Bound
Camp overlooking Lake Tanganyika. Andrew and his friends had a
super time trying out the "fitness" courses. Jeff, Russ and Tim
Tyner had the rare opportunity to rock climb with the professional
mountain climber who is the warden of the Camp. These meetings
are always an encouragement to us.
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Andrew and Susan at the swing.
Joshua Fort, Andrew, Christy and Brian Albaugh at
the rope climb.
MARTI'S PAGE
The time for our furlough is almost here. Now seems a
good time to reflect on what we together have
accomplished in furthering the Kingdom. We can look back
with joy and see men and women walking closer to the Lord
because of the impact of God's Word through Bible study.
We have rejoiced to see many men, women and children
baptized into Jesus Christ. We have been blessed by seeing
the relief from pain that Ron's dental surgery has made
possible. We have thrilled at seeing God working in the
Chelston community, where our newest church is located.
We praise God for allowing the new building to be
constructed by Ron and the men at Mungu. These are only
a few of the many ways of service God has led us in. As
fellow-workers, we know that you have made these things
possible. God bless you.
We have also come through times of suffering, mental
anguish and grief. We can honestly see, in looking back,
that God has helped us to grow spiritually through these
trials. We knowthat He does work all things togetherfor our
good. Your prayers and letters have been a strength and
comfort.
One of the ladies in my Bible study class at Garden has
named her baby girl after me. She is Marti Mwenya. This is
quite an honor. It reminds me that we are witnesses
wherever we are. Since we wear Christ's Name we should
live lives to bring glory to Him.
WELCOME TO THE ALEXANDERS
Chris and Donna Alexander are due to arrive in Lusaka on
the 6th of June. We are looking forward to their arrival for
several reasons. Knowing that someone will he hereto work
with the churches is important. Their arrival also means that
it is time for us to be "home" for a while. They will be
working with the churches at; Kafue, Mungu, Makuku,
Chelston, Garden and Mungwi with a teaching and
preaching emphasis. Welcome to Lusaka.
VIATTERS OF PRAYER:
~ the church plot for Chelston
our furlough travel plans
speaking dates during our furlough
the current ladies' and men's classes
safe travel for the Alexanders who are to take our
place for one year
praise for the home that we have to live in during our
furlough
Jeff as he graduates from high school and chooses
a college to attend
N MEMORIUM:
This issue of the "Times" is dedicated to the memory
of my uncle, George Baumann, who died recently in
Knoxville at the age of 93.
Mrs. Mwenya. Marti and Marti
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Volume 2, Number 1
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Ron and Mart! Baumann
FIELD ADDRESS:
P. O. BOX 32 1 84
LUSAKA. ZAMBIA
AFRICA
FORWARDING AGENTS;
DR. AND MRS. RALPH CARNATHAN
3945 KINGSTON PIKE
KNOXVILLE. TENNESSEE 3791 9
"I AM COMING SOON" REV. 22:20
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WELCOME TO OUR
NEW MISSIONARY
All of our 12 or 13 mission families
here in Zambia were quite proud and
very happy to welcome Jim Davis as
our "newest" full-time missionary.
He is the son of Dean and Judy Davis
(Lusaka), so it is a "homecoming" for
Jim. Jim recently traveled with us to
Kafue. preaching on the subject of
the Armor of God. That day we had
one young man accept Christ as
Lord and Savior, and two young men
for rededication. Jim will be
involved in starting new church work
in the Western Province of Zambia
(nearMongu). Therearevirtuallyno
New Testament churches in this
area. "The fields are white unto
harvest."
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Jim Davis with two of the men at Kafue West Side.
MOBILE DENTAL CLINIC
As compared to my past dental practice with the everyday routine of sit-down "hand-me" dentistry, this bush
clinic work is difficult! It is hard, back-breaking and almost thankless work! Fora variety of reasons, including
things like fear, language barrier, relief from chronic pain, suspicion, and so forth, there isalmost never a thank
you. I'm confident that they really appreciate free, virtually painless extractions, but rarely do they show it. This
is consistent with their general composure of not showing emotion (or very little).
FINALLY . . .
A COMMUNION SET FOR KAFUE
The West Side Christians at Kafue have been praying for a communion
set for more than three years. Their patience was rewarded recently when
we presented a set to them. If you remember, we made a request through
the Times for some of you to send us communion sets that you might not
have been using, or even new sets, for our churches to use. The
Christians at Etowah, Tennessee responded with a beautiful double set , v, , u. ^
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(the only one. so far). The need still exists for at least two more sets. We p, communion
also could use several offering trays if available. set.
MEN'S CONFERENCE AT CHAWAMA
We have just completed another successful men's conference at our Chawama church recently. On Friday
evening, 12 March, we gathered (about 50) for our supper. We had chicken nshima with cabbage ndiwo. With a
beginning such as that, how could the conference go wrong! That evening Dean Davis spoke on the subject of
Witchcraft, The question and answer period was very enlightening, which resulted in a real learning session for
me, as well as Dean himself. Please join with us in prayer against Satan and his successful technique of using
witchcraft among the Zambian people. After the intended "all-night" singing session was finally interrupted
(about 2 a.m.), we were able to rest for about four hours. Following our breakfast (consisting of bread and hot
tea), we had a good session on the subject of Giving, led by one of our Zambian men. Brother Sikazwe.
Effective giving is a serious weakness among our Zambian brothers and sisters. Of course, for most, salaries
are very, very low (sometimes $50 per month and sometimes much less). We try to emphasize the example of
giving that Christ discussed concerning the poor widow. Trust is the bottom line, I think. I had the opportunity
of speaking on the subject of The Importance of Elders and Deacons in our local churches. Once again the
discussion period following the session was clearly worthwhile. Along with the witchcraft problem, please
pray specifically for an improved vision of effective giving, and the matter of selecting qualified men for the
important positions of church officers.
THE MEN'S STUDY CLASSES AT KAFUE AND GARDEN
have continued regularly except for the several weeks break during the holidays. All of us feel that we have
learned a lot of what God Is saying to us as we study from the book of Mark. The Life of Christ is very interesting
to study, which helps maintain a high degree of motivation. We have only a few chapters remaining before our
examination and awarding of certificates. The men must attend 60% of the class sessions and achieve a 60%
minimum score on the exam in order to receive a course certificate. Most will have no trouble in meeting these
minimums.
MAKUKU REPORT
Last Lord's Day was spent with the Christians at Makuku for "prayers". The pork farm production manager
has a habit of sending men and women to the fields on Sunday mornings for labor. This has happened the last
two times that we have been with them. We still had 33 in attendance, with an offering of Kwacha 7.34, The
members voted immediately to send that offering to Mungu for their building fund. Let us remember that they
do not even have a building themselves! We are still praying about the possibility of a building in the near
future.
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LETTER QUOTES "The gang going to Kill (Mount Kilimanjaro) has been working hard on getting
ready to go We found out that once we get to a certain altitude on Kili that we won't be able to sleep,
that we will probably be nauseated (sick), and that we will have a headache definitely.... A good
friend and I will fly the American flag on the peak, and have our picture taken.... I made it!! It was a
long hard climb to the top (19,340 feet), but well worth it... We estimated an overall round trip of about
60 miles. . . . Right now I'm listening to Tchaikowsky's 1812, and it's at the buildup of the cannon!
Nothing beats Tchaikowsky!... Russell has no money in his account, and has borrowed 30schillings
from me already. Please send a check soon."
LETTER QUOTES -- "You forgot to send Jeff and
me with money! If you don't send some, I'll have to
get a job. ... My grades are terrific. ... Go
Tennessee! In our family our blood runs 'deep
orange'! P.S. I made the honor roll at mid-term.
... I went skiing at mid-term at Lake Naivasha and
got up the first time! Uncle Spud was very pleased
with that. He owns the second fastest boat on Lake
Naivasha."
School here at I.S.L. is going fine. During this 2nd
term I have a new activity: an American History
class (for credit). I think the rainy season has
ended. I don't know about anyone else, but I'm
tired of rain. Why? I got only two swimming
lessons out of about 9 or 10! AMbecause of rain!
What can I say? I know rain is good for things like
plants, but it can also ruin swimming! Humph!!
Ebony, our black doberman. had 8 puppies, and
they are really cute. I think God has blessed us
with these puppies too. Today was my first piano
recital here in Africa. The recital was held in the
home of the United States' Ambassador to Zambia,
Mr. Frank Wisner.
Baumanns - four - in Andrew's Jungle Jim House.
I got a "new house" for Christmas. While my big brothers were home from Kenya in December,
they, my papa and I built my Jungle Jim House. It is big enough formy whole family up there. There is
one problem: Mom says I have to go into my "other house" to use the bathroom. With all of the bush
close by, I think going inside is a waste of time.
FILM SHOW AT MUNGU
With the probability of building a new Mungu church building in a better location, we decided to have the film
showing at the primary school. This, we felt, would give us a better opportunity to let people know that we are
"nearby". We decided on two films out of the Life of Christ Series: "Return to Nazareth" and "Victory and
Defeat". By dusk about 200 had gathered, mostly students (grades 1-7) and a few teachers. Once the
generator was started and the first film began, others started coming. Gradually the crowd enlarged, but the
crowd noises got louder too; loud talking, laughing, the smell of beer and smoking. As it was, some were
coming out of the tavern nearby. I thought. "Oh. I hope they don't disrupt the film with their loudness, etc." But
it even got worse! Then, I thought, "What am I saying? That's exactly what we want!" Weemptied two taverns
that night!! I'm sure that we had more than 500there. Incidently, the "main man", the ward chairman, who has a
lot to say about plots, including ours, owned one of those taverns!! But, God uses all sorts of situations, in all
sorts of ways. Praise HimI We still got our plot!
MARTI'S PAGE
Here in Zambia the rainy season has passed. The grass is turning brown. The flowers and vegetables in the
garden are drooping. The sun beats down and the wind stirs up the dust. As you go about your work, you
slowly become aware of how tired and thirsty you are. Aglass of cool water and a short time of rest refresh you
and enable you to continue your work.
In our Christian walk if we neglect our daily time of prayer and Bible study, we become dry. dusty, and brown
like the parched grass. Like the flowers in the garden we wilt in the heat of the sun while the dust-laden wind
tosses us about. It is then, in our need, that we realize our dependence upon the "living water" that Jesus Christ
gives us.
Reading God s Word and meditating on it. talking with Him, these things water our dry spirits and refresh us
to continue serving Him. In Zambia there are many men, women, and children who are thirsty in spirit. They
know the life-giving importance of water. The words in Revelation 22; 17 are good news indeed to them. "And
the Spirit and the bride say. Come. And let the one who hears say, 'Come'. And lettheone who is thirsty come;
let the one who wishes take the water of life without cost." (New American Standard) Pray that many will come
and drink of the water of life.
MUNGU REPORT
The village headman (Mr. Namukupa) has approved our choice of plots (close to the primary school) for the
new building. (Answered prayer!) We have already secured two loads of stones for the footing by digging them
out of the creek bed and the quarry. I have purchased poles (eucalyptus) to be used for the trusses, and have
obtained the nuts and bolts necessary for assembly. They have requested that we put up a fence, mainly to
keep their livestock out of our building area. I have secured the barbed wire for the fence already. We expect to
be able to construct the entire building (cement blocks, asbestos-tile roofing, windowair blocks, etc.) for about
$1500. Not bad for a complete building, huh?
MATTERS OF PRAYER:
construction of the new Mungu church building
that the Christians at Makuku will not be expected to
work in the fields on Sunday mornings
Jeff and Russell as they are so far away from home
in a boarding school situation
praise for the new church plot at Mungu
that Satan's use of witchcraft will be weakened
among the people of Zambia
that our Zambian brothers and sisters will under
stand the importance of giving in proportion to how
they have been blessed
that our congregations will see the real need for
church officers (elders and deacons)
that all of us would understand the power of His
written Word
that "extra" funds will make possible the new type
writer purchase
IN HONOR
This issue of the "Times" is dedicated to all of
the very special people and congregations
who make our presence here possible.
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RON AND MART! BAUMANN
FIELD ADDRESS:
P. O. BOX 32 1 84
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
AFRICA
FORWARDING AGENTS:
DR. AND MRS, RALPH CARNATHAN
3945 KINGSTON PIKE
KNOXVILLE. TENNESSEE 37919
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MUNGU BUILDING
NEARING
COMPLETION
Actual, physical construction
was begun 22 March, 1982 on the
new church building at Mungu. On
that very first day there were eight
men from the Mungu congrega
tion along with 5 men from our
sister congregation at Kafue. We
were able to clear (slash) the plot
of bush growth and put up 31 posts
for our fence. The men cut our
posts from the land in the area,
saving us the expense of buying
them. The posts are from
Mupani trees, and will last Building at the half-way point.
approximately 15 years. The next day found us
clearing a herd of cattle (ngombe) out of the
fence area. We quickly installed our barbed
wire to keep them out. We were also able to dig
the footing on that second day.
We have been able to dig all of our sand and
rocks from the land close by the building plot.
We have to draw our water from the Mungu
River (stream) by the drum full. All of this has
been very time-consuming and extremely
tiring.
Ron setting window blocks with Brother Noah Mwemba.
Day by day and week by week the building
has progressed steadily. We have spent 5
actual weeks of work on the building, and now
have the roof completed. It's remarkable how
fast it has progressed. God has truly blessed us
as we have worked. He has kept everyone safe
throughout this building period.
Essentially, all that remains is to pour our
final floor (very smooth) and to build our seats.
The seating will be boards on blocks. I have
secured 18 pieces of beautiful Swaziland pine
to be screwed down to two stacked blocks at
each end. Each six-foot seat should hold about
6 people, giving us a seating capacity of about
100.
If all goes well, we are planning our
dedication service for Sunday, 27 June 1982. I
hope to report ail of that in the next issue of the
"Times".
It all started like this!
The "high" work is for someorte else!
THE MEN AT GARDEN AND KAFUE
completed their study of Mark recently. Most of
them passed the test and attended class
regularly enough to receive a certificate for the
course. We have just started a study of the book
of Acts. We intend to take two chapters a
week. This, plus the fact that memory verses
will be assigned, promises to be quite a
challenge to them.
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g fair"The roomis still a mess right now4 trunks, 3 boxes, 2 suitcases, etc." ... "f^y
_ friend's parents' houseboy disappeared and so did a lot of money and silverware. They can't find
r him at his village or anywhere." ... "I'msitting here drinking some coffee (black). I'mgetting used
p to it that way." . .. "I signed up for Intermural Softball and was put on the 'Indians'."
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LETTER QUOTES "Sorry that I didn't write sooner. Rugby tryouts aren't so hard, and the good
thing is that people encourage me." ... "It was easy settling back into school. I got everyone I
wanted in my room." ... "How's the church building coming along?"
At the International School of Lusaka we had a "fete". It went nicely. One of the teachers said that it
raised K10,000 for the school. I don't know whether to believe that or not! On June 5th and 6th I am
going to the Kafue National Park. I will be staying in Chunga. Everything will be provided by the
Chunga Safaris and Tour Operations Limited. I am looking forward to it. Only the members of the
Wildlife Conservation Club at I.S.L. will be allowed to go. Being in this club is my favorite afternoon
activity this term. We are helping the "Save The Elephant Fund" and the "Save The Rhino Fund".
I really like my new school. Some days we work on our numbers, and some days we work on the
alphabet. I go to school very early in the morning at 7:30. I have lots of fun on the swings, but playing
with the tires is best!
The roofing Is almost in place.
LITERACY AND EVANGELISM--
Teach One Reach One
Bob Rice with Literacy International presented a
literacy seminar here in Lusaka for those of us
interested in teaching Zambians to read the Bible in
Cinyanja. There are three primers in all with short
Bible stories for the reading lesson. What an
opportunity for a Christian teacher to present Christ!
Primers are also being prepared in Bemba, Luzi, and
Tonga.
April 23 & 24 Debbie Brown, Julie Lafoon, Judy
Davis, and I held a seminar to train our church ladies
to teach others how to read. Please pray for them as
they teach others. Please pray for their students.
What a promise for us to claim in Isaiah 55:11, "So
shall My Word be which goes forth from My mouth; It
shall not return to me empty, without accomplishing
what I desire, and without succeeding in the matter
for which I sent it."
MARTI'S PAGE
"Prayingat the same time for us as well, that God may open up to us a door for the Word, so that wemay
speak forth the mystery of Christ..." (Colossians 4:3a)
Dear Christian Friends,
Many of you know that I am teaching music this term at the International School in Lusaka. Iwas quite
surprised when, after much prayer about undertaking this position, that the Lord gave me a definite yes.
Timewise it is perfect! Iteach the same hours that Susan and Andrew are in school, from 7:30-12:30, and
my Bible study groups for our church ladies are all afternoon ones.
I have 27 classes a week including all the primary school from grades 1-6 except 2nd grade. It has been
a real joy to be in the classroom again, and exciting to have studentsofso many different nationalities. I
have students from America, Britain, Canada, India, Italy, Germany, Finland, Norway, Sweden,
Denmark, Greece, Yugoslavia, Portugal, Switzerland, Belgium, Ireland, Holland, Czechoslovakia,
Japan, Egypt, Cyprus, Ethiopia, Israel, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Bangladesh, Kenya, Swazi
land, Iran, Guyana, Uganda, Malawi, New Zealand, Syria, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Tanzania, Ghana, Brazil
and Zambia. The teaching staff at ISL is also made up of many different nationalities. Please pray that
the Lord will use my teaching to reach many for Him.
Since this term at school has begun there have been multiple tragedies at ISL. The mother of a Form II
student was shot to death by bandits just outside the school parking lot while waiting to pick up her
daughter. (Ron and I have parked in this area many times.) The following week the father of a boy in
Susan's class was shot to death and his car stolen. Today one of the 4th grade students collapsed at
school and died of a brain hemorrhage. All these things should make us realize how temporary lifeis.
As i write this I am thankful for the comfort and encouragement found in God's Word and the presence
of the Holy Spirit. We do not know how many opportunities we will have to speak to others about the
Lord Jesus Christ in our lifetime. My prayer for us is Colossians 4:5-6: "Conduct yourselves with wisdom
toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. Let your speech always be with grace,seasoned,
as it were, with salt, so that you may know how you should respond to each person."
Matters Of Prayer:
thankful praise for the construction
progress at Mungu.
that many will come to know Christ because
of the faithful witness of the Christians at
Mungu.
the new men's study In Acts at Garden and
Kafue.
praise that Jeff and Russell have settled into
school at R.V.A. again so easily.
strength for us as a family since we are
separated so much due to schooling.
IN MEMORY
This Issue of the "Times" is dedicated to the
memory of my great uncle, Ashley S. Johnson,
founder of Johnson Bible College in Knoxville.
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October 1982
Volume 2, Number 3
TIMES IN
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Ron and Marti Baumann
FIELD ADDRESS:
P. o. BOX 32184
LUSAKA. ZAMBIA
AFRICA
FORWARDING AGENTS:
DR. AND MRS. RALPH CARNATHAN
3945 KINGSTON PIKE
KNOXVILLE. TENNESSEE 3791 9
"I AM COMING SOON" REV. 22:20
RURAL CLINICS
I returned recently from my most
extensive effort yet concerning
extraction clinics In the bush areas.
The work that I have accomplished
so far Is like a "drop in the bucket".
After seeing firsthand the needs of
the people (dentally speaking), I am
convinced that the extractions-only
approach is the best service that I
can offer. Needless to say, it goes
against all that I learned in dental
school as well as in my own private
practice for sixteen years; that Is,
taking out teeth that could be saved.
But, when I see the tremendous
number of people in actual pain, and
realize that relief through
restorations would go almost
unnoticed with regards to numbers, I
quickly see the obvious solution is to
simply relieve pain for as many
people as is humanly possible. At
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least they can resume their work and life in reasonable comfort. Otherwise, there would be no help for these people
at all. They can't travel 50-100 kilometers to the hospital in Lusaka for a free filling. That is completely out of the
question here. You, as dental patients at onetime or another In your life, may understand the overwhelming need
for relief from pain, in any way or any fashion. That is what I try to do in the rural areas of Zambia.
My most recent clinic was actually a series of clinics. We held twelve clinics in four days. One week we were out
two days (one overnight in the bush) with three clinics in three different villages each day. Six clinics in two days.
The next week was the same with six different villages. There are a variety of difficulties that can arise. If we work
inside of our church buildings it is too dark. I really need a portable, battery-pack light source (headband type) to
use in these situations. If we work outside in a temporary shelter, like the one pictured, the sun is almost
unbearable. Many times people will wait until the last moment to come to the clinic. When we have three clinics In
one day and have to travel about one hour to each location, we must keepsometypeof a schedule. The late-comers
end up not receiving treatment. It is always difficult to leave them. Even though these problems are pesty, the
greatest problem that I have encountered is the DUST!! Dust is everywhere during this long, dry season (we can't go
during the rains because the roads are impassible). Keeping a sterile clinic is a real challengel The dust is also such
a personal nuisance. It gets in the mouth and eyes; shirts end up permanently stained, etc. A drink of water (or a
Coke) is really something to live and long for. During these last clinics Dean Davis was along holding his regular
Bible study classes. Every clinic is "sponsored" by one of our local churches so that the village people know that
Christians do care. All treatment and medicine are free, naturally. Many of these villages have common,
household, everyday names like: Schitandasokwi, or Shicumpalubanje!
MAKUKU ~ NEW "TEMPORARY" BUILDING The church at Makuku Farms
Limited (pork processing) continues to be a real joy to us. They have just completed rebuilding their temporary
building to withstand the rains that are due to start within a month or so. Last year we just got wet! During my visit
with them recently the new temporary building was actually crowded! We are still looking to the day when we can
build a permanent structure.
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Ron with Makuku leaders.
Bro. Ngoma with Makuku church crowd.
MISSIONARY RETREAT IN ZIMBABWE we have just returned from awonderful
time of spiritual and physical refreshment at the first (hopefully others) Southern Africa Missionary Retreat in
Harare (formerly Salisbury), Zimbabwe. Most of our people from Zambia and Zimbabwe were in attendance and
grateful to be there. Bob Shannon of F.C.C. in Largo, Florida presented three wonderful messages to us. Dan
Burris of Puget Sound Bible College spoke of the problems facing us in world evangelism due to the population
explosion. Dan also presented a technique of friendship evangelism which uses Romans as its basis. Naturally
there was time for a few games of volleyball.
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Well, I guess I'm about ready to start my senior year at
Rift Valley Academy. I've been looking forward to it for
a' i-o-n-g time. The 3rd Term (just finished) track
season went OK. I'll be training 1st and 2nd Terms this
coming year in order to be ready for the Track Season
next Spring.
Whew! Ninth grade at last! Now I get to pick my own
subjects ... French I, Choir, English, Bible, Phys. Ed..
Physical Science and Algebra I. It's going to be tough!!
. . . "One-two-three-four. . . keep up those pushups"!
Trying out for soccer is going to be tough; but I'm
going to push myself to make it for God and myself!
Well, gotta get. Bye y'all.
Hello again. I have just completed my 7th (and 8th)
year at the International School of Lusaka. I did fine!
I'm now headed for what is called "Form Two". We just
got back from a Mission Meeting in Zimbabwe, and a
vacation too! We had a good time at the meeting, and
we had Bible study groups. My newfriend, Karen, and I
wilt be in the same grade this year. We were the only
two of our age group and grade, and since we are both
nearly teenagers, went in with the teenagers. After our
Bible group we played volleyball. We had a good time
on our vacation as we went to the game park and saw:
impala, waterbuck, elephant, hippo, ostrich (baby ones
too), buffalo, etc. The game park was in the R.S.A., and
we went to Swaziland too. Theirking died just the day
before we went! God provided us with a really nice rest!
He said He would always take care of us ... He really
has! We should always praise Him for this! Keep "in
touch" with Him!!
The best news 1have is that I can tie my own shoes. My
sister and brothers got so tired of tying them for me that
they taught me howto do it. I am learning to read from a
"real" book now. I know my ABC's and can count to
100. Sometimes I draw pictures of my Papa's 4-wheel
drive Isuzu truck. We got 100 baby chickens the other
day. I think we're going to have a lot of "fried chicken"
at Christmas. Our big, black dog called Ebony is going
to have puppies soon because she is getting awfully fat!
Jeff (17) and Russell (14)
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Susan s specialty: carrots!
Andrew and Alexander
DEDICATION AT MUNGU It was atremendous day!! The new Mungu building was dedicated
27 June 1982 with approximately 250 people in attendance. The crowd was so large thatwe had to hold the service
outside of the new building! Many people arrived early and left late as it was a very festive day. Dean Davis
challenged us in a very fine way in his dedication message. Thechoirsfromfour of our churches (Garden, Kafue,
Chawama and Mungu) sang beautifully. Wejust praise God for giving us this beautiful building. We praythat many
souls will turn to Him in the Mungu community. A few weeks later we had our first opportunity to have a regular
worship service with them (since the dedication service). I continue to have some concern about relocating the
building so far away (one kilometre) from the old one. As it turned out, it was a great day. We had an all-time high
attendance of 67 present. Two years ago their old building had falien in and they were not meeting. Please pray for
faithful attendance, faithful lives and faithful evangelism.
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Dear Friends.
The new school year has begun. It is always exciting to work with children as they are sofull of enthusiasm. It
is a joy as well as a challenge to start them on their way to social maturity.
Some of my favorite Bible verses have to do with children. Proverbs 22;6 reads "Train up a child inthe way he
should go, even when he Isold he will not depart from it". Please pray with me, as Itrain these 4th graders, that I
will set their feet on the right path. In Luke 18:16,17 we see that Jesus wanted children to come to Him. What
qualities did Heseein them that we need in order to enter His Kingdom? Surely we must list love, joy, patience,
meekness, innocence, a willingness to believe the best of others, and trust. As parents and teachers we can
learn many things from the children that are in our lives as we witness those qualities. Ipray that we will search
out and implement into our own lives these childlike qualities that are so pleasing to the Lord Jesus Christ.
We need to remember I Timothy 4:12 "Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech,
conduct, love, faith, and purity show yourself an example of those who believe." Withthis scripture in mind let
us encourage our children and our elders.
I really appreciate your prayers and letters. They give me such a lift.
KAFUE MEN DEEP IN THE STUDY OF ACTS We are having avery fine
study of the book of Acts with the men at West Side. The class is rather small (4-6), but is progressing
beautifully! We are having a written examination after each seven chapters, and also are memorizing one verse
out of each chapter. The men at Garden requested a couple of months rest, and we have just resumed our
study (Acts).
SUBJECT: TYPEWRITER The Lord provided just the right amount of extra funds for us to
purchase a reconditioned Olivetti Lexikon 90C typewriter. It carries a new machine warranty. The oversized
carriage is perfect for stencils, and the corrector feature will certainly help with my style of typing.
GOOD NEWS We have recently learned that Chris and Donna Alexander, who were here last
summer as single interns, are making plans to continue
our work here while we are home on furlough in 1983-
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College soon, and are now seeking their financial
support.
rMatters Of Prayer:
continued encouragement for the new Chris
tians at Makuku
Chris and Donna as they seek their financial
support
the ladies classes at Kafue and Garden
thanks for the new building at Mungu
clinics will be a means of reaching the lost for
Christ
possibility of new church work in theChelston
area of Lusaka
our financial support; increases from existing
supporters, or new support
IN HONOR
This issue of the "Times" is dedicated to ALL OF
YOU who, by giving sacrificially, make it possible
for us to be here.
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