Steve & Linda ^%itmer

Zimbabwe Africa

785 Janet Street

MISSION

Versailles, Kentucky kOS83

Phone (605) 873-5661

NRWSLF.TTF.R

April 3, 1986

Who said "furloup,h" means "vacation"?

I'd like to meet the man and shake his hand!
He's a better
fellow than I am if he can find the time for rest and relaxation

while taking care of furlough responsibilities.

Oh, well, it's a

real pick-me-up to gel: to see all our old friends and continue
relationships left dangling nearly three years.
We. have a SCHEDULE OF SPEAKI]J(} ENGAGEMENTS available for

those who have not already booked us for their church.

If you
would like to have a copy and see just when and where in your
area we will be speaking, drop a note to our forwarding agents:
Mike and Rickie Faust, 783 Janet St., Versailles, KY 40383.
FROM THE FII^LD:

The Greencroft church seems to be doing very well.

We've
received several letters from members saying how much they miss
us, but that the church seems to be growing.
MR.

GEORGE CAVE, one of the first to join the church after

vje arrived in Zimbabwe and my right hand in the church, was

killed in a tragic automobile accident during the first week in
February. It took nearly a month for us to find out. We request
your prayers for his family which has now made arrangements to
take up residence in England. George was to join me on my
furlough and help with the fund raising for the work we both
found so necessary.

We will miss him very much as we continue to

do the Lord's work.

WE

HAVE

NO HOME!

That's what my associates tell me

from

Zimbabwe. Actually, we have some prospects, but nothing is

definite yet.
When we get home to Zimbabwe, our. work calls for
us to be in Karoi (2 hours from Harare).
Housing is very short
in that particular area and the only thing our people have been
able to find for us has been kilometers out on a farm.
(Most of
you by now probably can guess how bad a "FCilomoters out" road can

bo!) Needless to say, we need your prayers for a house to rent,

preferably ^ Karoi.
'SPECIAL NOTICE

CHANGE OF FORWARDING AGENT Our thanks has and will ever go to

Charlie

and Clara Falk for the.special work they have done

the mission as our forx^arding agents.

envolvement
elsewhere.

in

Christ's

work calls for

with

We're sorry their

their

full

attention

OUR

Church:

NEW

EGRWAKniirT

AOi'irrrS are in the

Mic)iael and Rickie f'auat,

Woodford

Christian

785 Janet Street, Versailles,

Ky. A0383. Mike is chairman of t]ie church board, chairman of the

mission committee, and one of the majiy fine Christian workers
they have at Woodford Christian.
Rickie is one of those
"spocia.l" ladies... indispensable to her husband, the strenp^th of

all she p,ets into, and a spiritual boon to all around her. We're
happy to have our friends workinp, as our forwardinp, ap,ents.
STArKsii-)!-:

SKI'. yOll AT THE CONVKiJTIOiJ.

the

'we (the VJholo family) will be at

combined iiorth American and National Mission conventions

Indianapolis.
booth.
WK'RK

Come

in

by and see us at the Central Africa Mission

CTILL RAICIUG

KUCDS.

It seems that this is the

one.

major frustration ijo must put up with in our work.

We've been
here four months and only have $200 of the additional $1000
monthly support necessary to j^o back.
I'an you help?
Can you

In His Service,

a / //""x
Steve a Linda Wliitmer

Copies

'P>v-^

of

and 198'6

Report,

l.st

available.
Kelly, Todd, Linaa, c^icue and Jennifer

1985

Statement

financial

Quarterly

Quarter

are

Drop us a note if

you care to have one!

Whilmer

VVOODFOKD CHRISTIAN CHURCH

NON-PUOFIT OHOANIZATION

Lexington Rcl. at Paddock Rd.

U.S. POSTAOF PAID

P.O. Box 227

PERMIT H 1.57

VERSAILLES, KY.

Versaille.s, Kentucky 40383

Horizons

Editorial Office
P.O Box 2427

Knoxville, Tn
USA

37901

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AFRICAN HARVEST
Steve

& Linda

Whitmen

Zimbabwe, Africa

September 13, 1986

It's been an experience to remember.
Since our arrival
back around
the first
of December, we've been all over the
U.S.
speaking
to supporters,
non-supporters,
potential
supporters,

all

of

our

friends,

and

lot

of

new

Nearly 75 churches later, 7 VBS's, 6 weekand a frantic month of packing has taken us to

acq ua i nt ances.

long camps,

the point of departure for Zimbabwe! (Never thought we'd

make it through the schedulethat's 3,000 miles on the
ground + a couple in the air.)
The Lord

provided a house!

I don't know what it looks

like, but
boy, to us it's going to be the greatest place
ever.
Any letters can be sent to the family % Mr.Bill
Delaughter, P.O.
Box 61, Karoi, Zimbabwe, Africa.
We will
get anything

you

line for the next

send

to this

open P.0. Box,

address,

(We are 00th

in

ha!)

Our plane leaves at 1:35 pm on Tuesday, September 16th.

We decided

to re-route

our tickets to avoid certain travel

areas and
be a little more comfortable. Wednesday morning
we arrive in Amsterdam to wait for our connecting flightThursday evening about 11 pm, we board the plane for Harare
via Nirobi, Kenya.
Most of the long distance flights post
their flight
plan on a map near the cockpit door.
Todd,
Jenny, and

Kelly like

to keep

us posted

as we cross over

various places.

Every one of our supporters has worked long and hard to

make this furlough a success.
Many of you housed us as we
traveled, all of you have been pv^aying.
Thank you fo'r the
great service you have performed in
being a
part of our
furlough.

other again.

It looks like it will be 1989 before we see each

Remember our prayer requests, and pray for an

abundance of success on this trip...

In His Loving Service,

A NOTE FROM THE FORWARDING AGENT...

Please join us in daily prayer

specifically for the concerns listed
to the right.

My wife, Rickie, and I will keep

you abreast of Steve and Linda's

ministry from time to time by way of

newsletters like this one.

THANK YOU very much for your faithful

support. May God Bless You and Yours.
Because of Jesus,
Mike Faust, F.A.

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

+ The Whitmer's safe

travel

+ Their Health

+ Todd, Jenny, and

Kelly's education
+ Smooth passage of their
belongings through
customs

+ PEACE in all of
Southern Africa

Please make checks payable to: CENTRAL AFRICA MISSION and send to:
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Faust, 785 Janet Street, Versailles, Kentucky 40383

I "-i =5 fi a j0
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nuun Dong.''

WOODFORD CHRISTIAN CHURCH

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE PAID

Lexington Rd. at Paddock Rd.

P.O. Box 227

PERMIT # 157

Versailles, Kentucky 40383

VERSAILLES. KY.

"H"

Horizons

Editorial Off.

Box 2427

Knoxville TN 37901
USA

Steve & Linda Whiimet

Zimbabwe Africa

785 Janet Street

MISSION

Versailles^ Kentucky U0383

Phone {606) 873-5661

1986 QUARTERLY REPORT

3rd Quarter
Balance on hand as of July 1, 1986

Receipts

1,549.74

Disbursements:

July
August ..,
September

July
August ..
September

6,161.88
3,685.98
2,668.83

5,749.62

$ 17,129.62

$ 12,516.69
Transfer from savings

5,985.90
5,394.10

3,400.00

$ 15,916.69
Balance on hand as of September 30, 1986

336.81

SERVICE LINK (MISSION OPERATING) EXPENSES

Funds disbursed by Forwarding Agent*

July
August
September

5,168.16
4,677.36
4,425.88

Total

14,271.40

* These expenses include supplies, equipment, travel, postage, and

bank charges. Main expenses during these three months were traveling
among supporting congregations. North American Christian Convention
travel/expenses in Indianapolis, MACE (Missionary Accelerated Christian
Education) Curriculum for their 3 children, return flight, and shipping
of their belongings to Zimbabwe.
LIVING LINK

July ...
August ..
September

(SALARY)

8 17.74
716.74

PAID TO WHITMERS
Total

3rd

Quarter Salary

$ 2,858.22

1,323.74*

monthly salary sent to Zimbabwe for October

--a
Respectfully submitted by:

^Includes

$600

Mike Faust, Forwarding Agent for

Missionaries

Steve and Linda Whitmer

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NEWS
FROM

MISSIONARIES

STEVE

and

LINDA

WHITMER

GOOD NEWS;

Steve and Linda, along with their children Todd, Jenny, and Kelly
arrived safely and on schedule 1 They were met by a large group of
missionaries and friends at the Harare airport. They passed through
customs smoothly with no problems whatsoever thanks to YOUR prayers!

The Whitmer's have been successful in securing insurance in

Zimbabwe on their health, truck, and household goods, although it
is quite expensive.
They are residing with missionary Bill Delaughter and his family

in Karoi.

The Delaughter*s are thrilled to have them since it has

been a long time since they have had an opportunity to fellowship

with American brethren.

Please make your tax

deductable contributions

payable to
CENTRAL AFRICA MISSION
and send to

Forwarding Agent
Mike Faust
785 Janet Street

Versailles, Kentucky 40383

BAD NEWS:

Upon arriving in Karoi, Steve & Linda went to see the house Bill
Delaughter had graciously arranged for them to rent. While they were

there, they were told they could not rent the house!

They are having

difficulty locating a house. They may be forced to reside in

Lion's Den, which is about 50Ks (25 miles) toward Harare.
Steve and Linda ask that we all PRAY DAILY that they will find
adequate housing soon for their family.
Please send letters of love and encouragement to: Mr. Steve Whitmer,
% Mr. Bill Delaughter, P. 0. Box 61, Karoi, Zimbabwe, Africa

Allowed of God to be put in trust with the Gospel."

I Thessalonians 2:4