BEYOND OUR WALLS

October, 2000 Missions Bulletin of First Presbyterian Church, Las Cruces, N.M. Vol. 2, No. 8

HOW GOOD IS YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE MISSIONS AND PEOPLE LISTED IN OUR CHURCH BUDGET? The Missions Committee wants to do a good job of helping you become familiar with what is done with the money you have given toward the mission of First Presbyterian Church. We invite you to test your knowledge a bit, doing so in the light of the fact that a significant shortfall in income may require us to cut back on our support, thereby undermining these ministries to some degree. We hope that all of you, as stewards of God’s material blessings, will be interested in this review of how your tithes and offerings are being used.

1. Way out in the remote country of Mongolia, Korean and other witnesses are telling Mongolians about Christ and planting churches as people respond in impressive numbers. After several difficult years living in Mongolia with his wife and family, a Navigator missionary moves back and forth between Asia and the U.S., preparing, supervising, guiding, and encouraging Korean missionaries to the Mongolians. What’s this Navigator’s name?

2. In the state of Uttar Pradesh in north India, the founder of Witnessing Ministries of Christ is guiding the leaders of the recently established Rural Presbyterian Church - India as they cope with the influx of thousands of new Christians each month. Who is this former "untouchable" who continues to guide this remarkable work among the Dalits?

3. Ledo people of Indonesia are reading the New Testament in their own language, translated by a Wycliffe linguist. The linguist now lives in nearby Philippines, since she is no longer permitted to live in Indonesia. There she prepares Ledo grammar books, dictionaries, and reading materials to help the people with the use of their newly written language. Who is this accomplished applied linguist and missionary we are helping to support?

4. In Kunming, in southwestern China, a Christian couple founded the Kunming International Academy for children of foreigners, established a business that models Christian business principles for the Chinese business community, and counsel Chinese Christians. One of the couple is active in various music ministries. Who is this couple?

5. Japanese and other young Asian women are being introduced to Jesus Christ and discipled to live vital, productive Christian lives in Asia and in the United States. What’s the name of the dedicated, effective Navigator member who is doing this?

6. One of our General Assembly missionaries has been teaching in a school in Singapore, deeply involved in several ways in preparing Asian pastors and other Christian workers for service with the rapidly growing number of Southeast Asian churches. He and his family will soon pay a visit to our church. Who is this missionary educator?

7. Another General Assembly worker, of Nicaraguan origin, teaches at a Presbyterian seminary in northeastern Brazil. There he teaches church planting and Christian education and travels to area churches to preach and teach. Who is he?

8. In central and northern Mexico, rural people and Tarahumara tribespeople are hearing about Christ and enjoying several kinds of economic and material improvements in their lives as the result of a mission founded by a New Mexico Presbyterian. What is the name of this mission?

9. In Merida, Yucatan Mexican young women are studying to work in music and Christian Education in Mexican churches, taught by the underpaid staff of a school founded by Presbyterian missionaries. What is the name of this school?

10. In Mexico City, a missionary of the Latin American Mission is teaching Mexican Christians how to plant churches, not only in that city but in Oaxaca. He also teaches at a seminary in Mexico City. Who is this man?

11. An airplane pilot based in Nairobi, Kenya is in charge of the Air Arm of the Africa Inland Mission and flies personnel and supplies for missionary and other agencies to various places, many of them remote and difficult to reach by plane or otherwise. What is his name?

12. A General Assembly missionary and his wife, who is a nurse, have managed to attract enough people of a remote tribe of southwestern Ethiopia to the Lord to plant a small church there, and at least one neighboring tribe is asking for their ministry. They are also improving the health and other material circumstances of this tribe. Who are they?

13. A husband and wife team is witnessing to students at California State University, San Bernardino and discipling them to become strong Christians. Meanwhile, the husband is taking additional work at a Campus Crusade for Christ seminary to prepare himself for greater ministry responsibilities. What are the names of these two people?

14. Another General Assembly missionary is working with the masses of people in and around Tijuana, Mexico, many of whom are trying to enter the United States. Not only do he and his wife maintain a witness among them, they work to combat the serious social problems that are part of that situation. What are the names of this couple?

15. A Las Cruces institution provides daily Christian care and training for young children of mothers who must work to support themselves and their children. What is the name of this institution?

16. Another Las Cruces institution provides a Christian witness and temporary lodging and care for individuals and families in severe need and tries to prepare them to establish themselves as economically and socially viable members of the community. What is the name of this institution?

17. People who are unable to afford badly needed medical care may apply for free care at an institution staffed by volunteers and supported by Las Cruces churches. What is the name of this institution?

18. An official of Campus Crusade for Christ arranges for the distribution and showing of the evangelistically powerful Jesus Film in Latin American countries. Who is he?

19. A couple based in Nairobi, Kenya, works for Wycliffe Bible Translators to promote literacy and Bible reading in the countries of sub-Saharan Africa. Who are they?

20. Near the NMSU campus, a Presbyterian Elder and commissioned lay preacher presides over a program of ministry to university students, offering fellowship, Bible study, recreation, counseling, prayer and worship opportunities, and evangelism and service projects. What is this campus minister’s name?

How many could you identify? How many sound familiar to you? They are, in order: 1. John Pickering 2. Philip Prasad 3. Donna Evans 4. Don & Kim  5. Lu Stevens 6. Tom Harvey 7. Ricardo Green 8. Charles H. Diebold Mission 9. Priscilla Bible School 10. Bob Waguespack 11. Ron Pontier 12. John & Gwen Haspels 13. Jim and Tracy Patton 14. William and Susan Soldwisch 15. Christian Day Nursery 16. Gospel Rescue Mission 17. St. Luke’s Health Care Mission 18. Doug Barron 19. Joel and Barbara Trudell and 20. David Sallee.

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