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Walter and Mainie Coble, Founders
January - February 1969
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January - February 1969 No. 70
Listen is published bi-monthly by
the Gospel Broadcasting Mission, Box
199, LaCrosse, Wis. 54601. Publication
address: 17359 7 1st Court, Tinley Park,
111. 60477. Second Class postage paid,
Tinley Park, 111.
THE GOSPEL
BROADCASTING MISSION
Box 199, LaCrosse, Wis. 54601
Cloyd and Helen Christman
Burdett and Elaine Wakeman
Walter and Ardis Leeper
BROADCASTING OVER
RADIO LUXSMeOURQ RADIO MONACO
I D ADDCN-L AO OS, NIGER! A T A1 P EI, T A IWA N
SEOUL, KCPEA MANX. ENGLAND
MANILA, PHILIPPINES
DIRECTOR'S DOIN'S
The Apostle Paul said, . . For
we know not how to pray as we ought
. . Romans 8:26. It is so difficult to
find the proper words to express our
thanks and praise to the Heavenly
Father. But, in spite of our infirmities,
the Spirit helps us by taking the groan-
ings of our heart and expressing them to
the Father. God has been good to us
during the past year, having blessed us
far above that which we deserve. We
thank Him for keeping us safe in the
hollow of His hand and answering our
many prayers.
September 30th, I climbed into the
"Gospel Chariot" and headed west to
partake in the "Northwest School of
Missions." After four days and three
nights, I arrived in Cottage Grove,
Oregon. Five other missionaries and I
were given instructions, a check to
cover our traveling expenses, a chal
lenge to do our best, and sent prayer
fully on our way to five pre-planned
areas in Washington, Oregon and Idaho.
We spoke six nights a week for four
weeks. This did not include the special
meetings for which we were asked to
speak. During the fifth and final week
we spoke four nights and then took turns
at preaching in Portland for the closing
conference. On the closing night each
missionary was presented with a check
in the amount of $1,000, which was
from the offerings during the week.
LaVerne Morse was the special speaker
at the Portland conference, and he did
a fine job of challenging us on the scope
of world evangelism.
fieri 'Iliumas and Cloyd ChrisLman
It was my privilege to renew friend
ships with some of my "old" college
classmates and professors who are now
living out West, I enjoyed visiting with
friends I had met before and making new
friends. A big, heartfelt THANKS to all
of you who opened up your homes and
(Contivueci on page 4)
ADDRESS FOR GIFTS
Gospel Broadcosting Mission
Box 199
LaCrosse, Wis. 54601
THE CASH BOX
" 'Twas the night beiore Christmas,
And all through the house,
Not a creature was stirring"
Except the flu bug!
All of the family were here Sunday,
the 22nd; and we had a fine time, ex
cept that Wallace reported the worst
trip home to Muskegon that he had ever
"enjoyed." Of course, one very impor
tant member of the family, GGDTP
Vicky, had the flu the worst of all, so
they were not here.
Pop really had it; or it had him. Our
daughter and Gordon expected us over
there or they here, according to the
weather on Christmas. There goes the
phone! Both of them have it; but it
seems one has one kind, and the other
another.
Think I had some of it, too. My
chest feels like when 1 had angina, Tlie
doctor says all concerned should stay
indoors. It is a good thing we jumped
Christmas a few days, or it sure would
have been blue, with all the children
sick and little Victoria worst of all.
Hope you-all had a joyful Christmas
and a HAPPY NEW YEAR, too. Right
now, I am all wrote out.
Mainie, Walter and the absentees
P.S. Oh yes! Our Christmas dinner:
Warmed-over lima beans, spinach and
hamburger which was all we felt like
eating.
Note: Cloyd Christman was at the
Cobles' home after this "Caper" was
written. They showed the effects of the
flu, but were feeling better.
August 15 to October 15, 1968
Receipts:
Balance. August IS. 1968
Receipts
Total to Account for
Disbursements:
Radio Air Time
Salary and S.S.
VW Payment, Expenses
Phone
Evangel Time Expenses
Pilnting
Addresser Payment
Postage
Office Supplies
Loan Payment and Interest
Converticn Expenses
Mileage (Leeper)
One montn Korean reserve
Set aside for Far Cast Broadcasting
Petty Cash pirector)
Photo Supplies
Total Oistjursemenls
Balance. October !S. 1968
Outstanding:
Loans
Volkswagen
Addresser
Unpaid Bills
October 15 to December 15, 1968
$2,290.64
1,002.24
270.03
20.75
44.11
279.00
50.00
51.84
13.45
183.50
75.00
S2.4iS.29
2,429.18
371.87
196.16
% 000.00
4,364.12
October IS, 1968 S 83.56
5,490.78
{2,613.64
1.127.52
338.88
47.09
369.73
25.00
128.54 Includes an extra mailing
3.48
243.35
December IS, 1968
$2,215.29
2,249.25
346.87
000.00
OREA "land of the morning
W calm" is far from calm, politi
cally or spiritually. Though Korea is
an old country, it has spent much of its
history dominated by foreign powers.
Today, it is a divided country divided
along the 38th Parallel with the north
ern portion Communist controlled, the
southern section still free, but not
calm; for any day the powder keg along
the DMZ (demilitarized zone) that
buffer zone on each side of the 38th
Parallel can explode and once again
plunge the country into the holocaust
of the early 1950's.
Brother Choongyun Cho, professor in
the Korean Christian College and minister
of the Hongjaidong church, wrote a tract
callcd Salvation, which is used in the fol-
iow-up work. He also works diligently,
calling upon those who respond by letter to
the radio broadcasts.
The "war orphans" of the Korean
War (1950 1953) are becoming adults.
They have lived with tragedy ever since
they were very small some of them
from birth. Some were fortunate enough
to fall into the hands of people who
cared, and grew up under the Christian
izing influence of church-sponsored or
phanages and homes. Others were loved
and cared for by foster parents, either
Korean of foreign. But there were those
who came to adulthood living by their
wits lying, stealing, conniving to
keep body and soul together. It is no
wonder that there is conflictof all types
in the "land of the morning calm."
Christianity has been known in
Korea since 1884; but each new genera
tion must be challenged with the Gospel
of Christ as it comes to an age of un
derstanding. Each succeeding genera
tion must be taught anew that its hope
lies in the peace of Jesus.
We do have faithful, hard-working
missionaries in Korea; and we do have
many concerned, evangelistically-
minded Christians who have not lost
their faith despite the conflicts with
which they have lived. But still they
are too few. Their hard work is too
little. The time is too short. They must
have the helping hand of modern tech
nology. One of these modern means of
reaching the masses is through the use
of radio.
The Work of G6M in Korea
It was in the September October
1967 issue of Listen that we first an
nounced the opportunity for broadcast
ing in the Korean language over a radio
station in Seoul. It was many months
after the 'guarantee payment" was
raised before arrangements for regular
broadcasting could be completed.
First, it was assumed that program
ming would begin March 15, 1968, then
it was to begin in April. Actual broad
casting began on May 4th over HLKY
Christian Broadcasting Station, but not
on a regular basis. Our "^guarantee
money" had been deposited with the
Christian BroadcastingStation; but they
were reluctant to give us a regular time
for a once-a-week program.
Christian Broadcasting Station is
interdenominationally owned. It is under
the auspices of the National Council of
Christian Churches in Korea and it was
pointed out that "we are not a member
group of the National Council." But
since they had accepted our "guarantee
money," they were obliged to give us a
Materials to be used in follow-up work.
* Compiled from materials furnished
by Soongook Choi and the World Book
Encyclopedia.
Miss Yungsoon Chung, the correspond
ence secretary since May. She is standing
before the office and holding some of the
brochures used in the follow-up work.
regular time as originally agreed upon.
We were to go back on the air over HLKY
Christian Radio Station on Decem
ber l6th with Brother Soongook Choi,
producer and overseer of the program,
preaching the initial sermon.
During the period of time when our
programs were not being broadcast over
HLKY, Brother Choi and his workers
took the opportunity to experiment by
placing the programs on various stations
and in various time slots and tabulated
their findings. It was determined diat,
though the number of letters was smaller,
the number of decisions for Christ was
greater from programs aired over HLKY
Christian Radio Station.
Also, during this period, Brother
Choi and his helpers were active in
contacting those who had responded to
the various broadcasts and in preparing
tracts and literature for future use. In a
letter received from Brother Choi, dated
October 26, 1968, he stated that from
41 letters of response there had been
19 decisions for ^rist.
The signal music for the program is
a mission song written by an early
Korean Qiristian and is the type of
music which will appeal to the Korean
ear- The program carries the name,
"Search the Scriptures - with Mr. Yi"
and will be a monologue rather than a
sermon, carrying out the idea that Mr.
Yi has asked questions of the contents
of Christian faith in relation to the com
mon interests of the day. It will cover
the entire nation (HLKY also reaches
beyond the 38th Parallel into Commu
nist North Korea).
(Continued on page 4)
liOLESLAW WINNIK, Polish, Radio Monaco:
One year of my ministry as a radio minister
has already passed. During that year 1 pre
pared 6l programs and aired through the
Monte Carlo (Monaco) station.
We received hundreds of letters from
our listeners in Poland, Czechoslovakia,
Russia and other countries with notes of
recognition and petitions for more Bibles,
New Testaments, Life of Christ, song
books and Polish magazines. I diank God
that we can answer these urgent pleas im
mediately. (Brother WInnik also carries on
a mailing service to fill these requests in
connection with the Department of Missions,
Eastern Christian College.)
1 can clearly see that it was the Lord's
will for me and my family to come to this
country and serve Him. When I was in Po
land I was able to preach to hundreds, but
now through radio and literature, I am
preaching to thousands.
Recently,! received the following letter
from a friend in Poland:
"I would like to tell you, my brother In
Christ, that many people responded to the
Gospel of Christ which you preach through
the radio. One young man, who accepted
Christ because of the radio ministry,
arrived in Warsaw in order to get acquainted
with the brethren here. In one place the
whole village became interested In the
Word of God. Brethren from Warsaw visited
that village and there is a revival already;
but there is also persecution. The priest of
the village is very unhappy about his
people's interest in the Bible and stirs
some of his dedicated servants to persecute
"LAND OF MORNING CALM"
(continued from page 3)
The Gospel Broadcasting Mission
is responsible for providing funds for
the air time for this program, which orig
inates in Seoul, Korea. At the present
time, it is underwritten by the Eastside
Church of Qirist, Scottsbluff, Nebraska.
Financial costs of the follow-up and
correspondence work are provided by
Brother Choi and the Korean Christians
who help him. However, we do covet
your prayers in behalf of this and all
other programs sponsored by the Gospel
Broadcasting Mission.
Pray that the way may become clear
for more than one 15-m i n u te-a-week
broadcast in the Korean language. Pray
for the "land of the morning calm."
those who try to follow Christ; but In such
conditions people put complete trust in the
Lord and they ask us to pray for them."
ED PÂl'SZ, German, Radio Luxembourg:
Mary and I spent several days in Berlin,
calling on radio listeners and meeting the
Gene Dulin tour (written in September). One
of our radio listeners who leads a group in
Bible study each week, told us of the con
version of a young Communist to Christ.
We have been invited to return for several
weeks of intensive evangelism, teaching
and preaching by the group.
of Itha L. Cullen, given by her
sister, Florence N. Peterson of La-
Crosse, Wisconsin, $100.
of Linn Folkerts of Bradenton, Flor
ida, given by her sister, Charlotte Mad
ison of Dearborn Heights, Michigan,
$10.
GOSPEL BROADCASTING MISSION
17359 71st Court
Tinley Park, Illinois 60477
DON BAl'GHM/V!N, English, Nigeria. Africa:
Over one year ago the Blafrans of Eastern
Nigeria seceeded from the Federation of
Nigeria (written in July). They did not
agree with the military ruler's creation of
12 new states nor the fact that they could
not have their own private army ... In
late July the rebels pushed on into the
Western Region of Nigeria, where we live.
They were within 142 land miles of Lagos.
They maintained a strong struggle for
several days. Finally, Federal reinforce
ments pushed the rebels back.
At the present time there seems to be
no solution to the war in Nigeria. We con
tinue working with the Yorubasin the West
ern State, hoping and praying that God's
Word will soften hard hearts, that the gift
of God's Son will satisfy the needs of the
people, and that Jesus' life will be exem-
.plifled in His followers.
DIRECTOR'S DOIN'S
were so gracious to me. God bless you.
Berl Thomas, producer of the For
mosa broadcast and representative of
the Gospel Broadcasting Mission in the
Northwest, was one of the many who
"took me in." On my way back to La-
Crosse, I spoke for chapel at Platte
Valley Bible College in Scottsbluff,
Nebraska and spent a full day at Ozark
Bible College in Joplin, Missouri.
Thanks, you all, for having me come to
represent the Gospel Broadcasting Mis
sion. We appreciate your interest and
concern.
Needless to say, I was happy to
get home after being gone 47 days,
speaking 45 times and traveling over
9,000 miles. God was good to us and
answered our many prayers.
Let each of us determine to serve
the Lord to the best of our abilities
throughout this new year. Thank you
again for your faithful support (all of
you). We do appreciate your fellowship
in the furtherance of the Gospel.
With Christian love and concern,
That Millions More May Hear,
Cloycl Chrislmati
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NEWS OF THE GOSPEl BROADCASTING MISSION
Walter and fAainie Coble, Founders
March April 1969
LaVeme Morse Family
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Emrys nees and Bnasan Uriah,
native Khasian, taping sennons for
Kbasi broadcasts.
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LISTEN
Morch ~ April 1969 No. 71
Listen is published bi-monthly by
199, LaCrosse, Wis. S4601. Publication
address: 17359 71st Court, Tinley Park,
Tinley Park, 111.
THE GOSPEL
NOW BROADCASTING OVER
RADIO LUXEMBOURG
RADIO MONACO
IBAODEN-LAGOS, NIGERIA
TAIPEI. TAIWAN
. . Si:OUL, KOREA __
M VNX, ENGLAND
M.>N1LA, PHILIPPINES
KTW, SEATTLE, WASH.
DIRECTOR'S DOIN'S
(M is a very exciting age
|jF terrible things that go
"> on. Electronics con-
that excitement, and
without it there would
be no radios, no
TV's, no record players, no tape record
ers, no moon rockets, no IBM machines,
etc., etc.
I believe, as many others do, that
the church must "think electronically."
Why?
Present figures indicate that there
are at least 2,000 tribes that still
have no portion of God's Word in their
own languages. Hundreds of millions
of people in India and other countries
are completely oblivious to the Chris
tian message. Untold multitudes behind
the Iron and Bamboo Curtains are
unable to freely proclaim the good news
of Christ. The combined efforts of all
those who claim to be of Christ are
not keeping up with the rapid growth
of this world. The world can be evan
gelized in this generation if we will
use the God-given air waves to "sound
forth the Word of Life."
Let's not forget that the enemies
of the cross of Christ are excited about
using electronic media to propagate
their unrighteous ways. Did you know
that Radio Moscow broadcasts more
hours and in more languages with more
power than anyone else in the world?
Radio Peking is second and Radio
Havana is now in about fifth place.
Third and fourth places are held by
fnfo Canada and Alaska
Berl Thomas
Berl Thomas, who for many years
has prepared and raised support for a
weekly program designed for service
men and other English-speaking people
in Taiwan, has resigned as minister of
the Wapato Christian Church, Wapato,
Washington and retired (?) to become
"northwest representative" for -the
Gospel Broadcasting Mission and to
work at recording and other broadcast
ing.
Brother Thomas has signed a con
tract with station KTW, a Christian
radio station in Seattle, Washington.
His program is on the air on Saturdays
from 6:00 to 6:15 p.m., FM radio, 102.5
megacycles; then he is heard again at
1:15 to 1:30 a.m. on Sundays. The late
night signal travels far because other
stations are off the air. They have
been known to reach as far south as
Fresno, California and north into
Canada and Alaska, blanketing British
Columbia, where we have several new
mission works a potential listening
audience of two million people.
The cost of these broadcasts is $5
per program, or $10 a week. Brother
Thomas hopes to raise the support for
these broadcasts from the area in which
his program is being heard. However,
his programs will serve as a publicity
arm for the churches of Christ/Chris
tian churches and the worldwide cause
of the Gospel Broadcasting Mis.sijiti.
People wishing to reach Brother
Thomas for a local presentation of his
hymn-singing programs or as a repre
sentative of G.B.M, may address him:
Berl M. Thomas, Route 3, Box 3016,
Wapato, Washington 98951. Phone:
879-8992.
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THE CASH BOX
January and February 1969
Receipts:
Balance, January 1, 1969
Income
$ 559.48 *
4.774.75
$5,334.23
Disbursements:
Radio Air Time
Director's Salary and SS
Payments and Insurance
Loan Payment and Interest
Postage
Convention Expense
Photo Supplies
Printing
Ptione
VW gas, Service, etc.
Office Supplies
Miscellaneous
Total Disbursements
Balance, February 28, 1969
Outstanding:
Loans
Addresser
VW Contract
$1,900.00
296.87
1,913.28
All other unpaid bills paid March 5.
$2,643.34
912.56
258.47
118.75
48.17
76.04
56.71
261.59
34.51
35.02
14.61
13.45
$4.473.22
$ 861.01
* Balance will not match
last published balance.
Figures for Dec. 15-31,
1968 not available at
publication office.
Thro' Tribal Tongues
LaVeme Morse
^ A OW CAN I convey a thrilling
1^/ yet urgent message to the
I ^ readers of Listen? As I pen
these words, I can feel excite
ment in my system as I struggle for the
words to report a glorious new adven
ture in Gospel broadcasting, and at the
same time try to express the dire need
of funds to continue it. It does not
require a great amount of money, but
rather regular monthly participation by
people who care. Here are the facts.
Brother Laverne Morse, serving
under the Southeast Asia Evangelizing
Mission and through the auspices of
the Gospel Broadcasting Mission, is
beginning to reach thousands of Chris
tians in areas where no white man is
now allowed to travel. Response letters
indicate that the Lisu broadcasts are
reaching about 10,000 Christians in one
area alone. Natives who have come to
know Christ, but who no longer are able
to enjoy the presence of New Testament
missionaries write that it's almost like
having them back with them again.
Radio is being used by Brother
Morse to support our brethren who are
otherwise out of our reach, but who
must be nurtured in the Lord if they
are to sustain in the faith. Using one
of the most powerful stations in the Far
East, he and his fellow laborers are
reaching audiences in Burma, Thailand,
India and Communist China.
Currently, programs are 15 minutes
in length and are heard Mondays through
Saturdays. In January, for example, 31
programs were aired at just $5 per pro
gram a total cost of S155 to reach
tens of thousands of Christians, to say
by Burdett Wakeman
nothing of the thousands upon thousands
of unsaved people in the same audi
ences. This unbelievably low price for
such a powerful outreach is made pos
sible by the famous Far East Broad
casting Co., located in Manila,
Philippines and dedicated to airing the
Gospel.
There is a great drain on the funds
available to Brother Morse, as these
broadcasts must be supported by a
printed ministry as its follow-up. Too,
he has the cost of production; so it is
our lot here at G.B.M. to assure the
continuation of these vital programs by
finding Christians or churches as a
whole who will agree to help to pur
chase this valuable time.
Programs are also being prepared
in Rawang (a Burmese language) and
Khasi (a tribal language of the hill
country of Assam, India); and they too
will need to be underwritten. Look at
it this way. One person sending $5 per
month could help reach thousands upon
thousands as that $5 would buy one
15-minute program. A church could
extend its evangelistic arm to these
vast numbers, strengthening Christians
and helping to win more, daily for a
whole week each month for only $30 a
month. Right now we ,need support for
at least $155 per month and as program
ming and time become available, we
expect to double this output. The
need is great.
You will be hearing more of this
new radio ministry to the Far East.
Pray for us as we labor to take advan
tage of this open door for Christ.
Please respond as quickly as
possible with your support. This is an
urgent call to those who care.
INDIA/ ::4^
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Arrows show areas where there are
known tribal Christians within reach of
broadcasts of FEBC, Maniia.
ADDRESS FOR GIFTS
Gospel Broadcasting Mission
Box 199
LoCrosse, Wis. 54601
Taping music for tribal broadcasts.
FAITH-PROMISE RALLY
Each year the Charles Street Church of
Christ, LaCrossc, Wisconsin, whose elders
serve as advisors for the Gospel Broad-
casHng Mission, holds a Faith-Promise
Rally to secure the necessary funds to
maintain its mission budget. A large por
tion of the LaCrosse mission budget goes
to the Gospel Broadcasting Mission and
helps to underwrite our director's salary.
Pictured above are the two guest
speakers and G.B.M. dignitaries. On the
far left is Emrys Reese, who is preparing
tapes fur a Khasi-language broadcast. At
the lefl edge of the display is Charles
Winegamer, missionary recruit to Indonesia.
Center left we have Cloyd Christman,
G.B.M. director; to the right of the sign,
Burdett Wakeman, minister at Charles
Street and G.B.M. program director, and
Harold Niles, G.B.M. treasurer. Goal of the
rally was $4,500. Promises totaled $6,700.
DIRECTOR'S DOIN'S
the Far East Broadcasting Co. and
the Voice of America. Brethren, let us
wake up and take advantage of our
God-given opportunity to use the sky
waves for helping bring many sons to
glory.
The first of January, I had an oppor
tunity to share "GoMe Day" with the
church in Garrett, Indiana, I was asked
to bring a challenge during the evening
service. It was good to become better
acquainted with the Garrett church and
we do appreciate their strong support
of G.B.M. . . . Thank you.
Mrs. Coble was able to visit some
as I stayed in their hwne; but she is in
very poor health. Walter Coble was not
feeling too well; however, he managed
to keep moving and was a very good
host. Most of you probably know that
Walter is the chief cook and bottle
washer at their house. When I arrived
home from Gacrett, I spent several days
in bed with a cold, the flu and a bad
reaction I got from the aspirin I took
for my cold.
Helen and I attended the Midwinter
Conference at Minnesota Bible College
in Minneapolis, January 2022. The
We have been trying to see which
of us knew the least what to say when
writing this issue of "Capers." So, for
fear he will replace me, I shall step on
the gas and I do mean gas and let
the (Gospel) chariot roll right along.
Next Sunday is the 52nd birthday of
the building of the Garrett Church of
Christ. There are 12 sections of the
birthday cake one for each month.
Walter is pulling for the birthday of so
many illustrious people Lincoln,
Washington, Longfellow. Mainie thinks
April is a better month, and Brother
Lillie seems to think October would be
a better section to have overflowing.
The idea is for the total offerings to
pay o a note on the building.
I was going to try awfully hard to
be there; but do not know how willing
my FLESH will be. According to the
Wakemans rode along with us and we
enjoyed the fellowship.
It was my privilege to share in the
Faith-Promise Rally at Charles Street
in LaCrosse, January 20February 2.
The church went over their goal in
promises and we trust that God will
make it possible for the people to keep
their promises. G.B.M. is receiving
strong support frora this congregation
through the Faith-Promise program.
Thank you for your interest in this
radio ministry. Through prayer, let us
"tap" a bigger hole in God's storehouse
of blessings forêlectronic evangelism"
in 1969-
With Christian Love and Concern
Cloyd Christman
Publication Office
17359 71st Court
Faith-Promise campaign soon to be
here, 1 should not doubt. It was 1964
when I had my stroke on December
22nd, the birthday of our youngest
grandson and youngest granddaughter.
Taking account of the weather, and my
sickness, we have kept pretty close to
the radiators.
Did you know that I have a new
dress the first one in four years
and Walter has a new suit; but that is
NOT the reason we wanted to go to
church. I may have to wait until Easter.
I bought Walter his suit for his birthday.
The family chipped in to buy me my
suit. My daughter and son-in-law bought
me a nice, white mink collar. Do I
love it! They will look for a bodyguard!
Mainie says, "Walter, you wind it
up."
Lots of friends have called, wrote
and assured us of their prayers. We are
wonderfully blessed with so many who
express their concern and love. We
cannot write as much as we should;
but it all leaves us very humble.
Mainie just does not eat enough to
keep a humming bird going. Maybe it
is my cooking. But on many occasions
someone takes pity on her and sends
something tasty for us to eat; however,
she doesn't do too much better. She
cannot see to read any but the largest
headlines, and I cannot understand her
too well. My ears are getting no belter
fast. It does get pretty lonesome for
her at times.
Keep on thinking of her in your
prayers. They are the only reason, to
my thinking, that she is still with us.
God bless all of you.
fAainie and Walter
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May 1969 1968
'500 Per Month New Money Needed
Now by GBM
We here at GBM are getting excited as
we see the future unfolding. It is our
conviction that through the use of satel
lite communications the Great Commis
sion we have talked so much about can
be fulfilled within this century. But to have
the brotherhood ready when the oppor
tunities arise, calls for special plans to
include programming,follow-up,coopera
tion, and fortified by extensive education.
Steps are being taken to achieve these
ends and as they begin to take form,
we will bring the details to our readers.
However important to victories in the
future is the success of the present,
GBM has an urgent need,
1. A church that has been one of our
biggest supporters has had to cut back
it's missionary giving due to local finan
cial needs. They gave $100, per month to
GBM, but find it necessary to cut back to
$25 a month, a loss of $75 per month,
2, In the meantime, Radio Luxembourg,
over which GBM has aired the Gospel the
longest, finds it necessary to raise our
cost about $130 per month.
3. We still need at this writing, $172
per month to support the Llsu andRawang
broadcasts being produced under the dir
ection of Brother LaVerne Morse over
the facilities of the Far East Broad
casting Company, Inc. in Manila.
Results indicate these broadcasts are
vital and productive, counting them a
worthy investment of time, money, and
prayers.
The total of these needs listed is $377
monthly. In the meantime we need to erase
some outstanding indebtedness and at the
same time intensify our activity by in
creasing the LISTEN from a bi-monthly
to a monthly. All of which our treasur
er points out demands an added income
of $500 per month.
Fifty churches or individuals not pre
sently supporting GBM regularly, giving
just $10 per month can have the satis
faction of knowing they are helping to
reach tens of thousands of Christians in
Burma alone, where no white man dare
walk, plus thousands outside of Christ
who will be able to hear the Gospel of
Christ. Too, they will help make possible
with that $10 gift, the continued beaming
of the Word to 24 different countries
over Radio Luxembourg.
Ed Fausz calling on radio
listeners in West Berlin.
Of course it will take a number of com
binations to achieve all of this. Some
churches may give $25 per month and
individuals $1.00 per month. However,
it occurs we who are engaged in this
vital ministry are praying for $500 per
month over and above our present income
just to achieve current needs.
We need your prayersi Before you lay
this paper down, please ask God to lay
it upon the hearts of our brethren who
are not already involved, to rise to this
occasion. If possible, become a commit
tee of one to help meet this need through
your own gift and by interesting your
church in the 20th Century mass media
ministry of GBM.
SISTER MAINIE COBLE
Co-Founder of GBM
Passed Away May 6
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Programming for tribal
broadcast in S.E. Asia
under the
guidance of La Verne Morse.
ADDRESS FOR
GIFTS
Gospel Broadcasting Mission
Box 199
La Crosse, Wis. 54601
LISTEN
March - April 1969
Listen is published -fOonthl^ by
address; 17359 71st Court, Tinley Park,
Tinley Park, 111.
THE GOSPEL
RADIO LUXEMBOURG
RADIO MONACO
IBADDEN-LAGOS, NIGERIA
TAIPEI, TAIWAN
m gpniii wrtPFA
MANX, ENGLAND
MANILA, PHILIPPINES
KTW, SEATTLE, WASH.
Mo. 71
OUR CHANGING
TIMES
A report from Fordham University's
Center for Communications states that
the average 6 yr. old has watched 4,000
hours of television before he starts the
fitst grade. It is estimated that by the
time he graduates from highschool, he
will have spent 15,000 hours with tele
vision and only 10,800 hours in school.
This is why we at GBMbelieve Christian
young people need to be trained to write
and prûce programming for Christ cap
able of holding the interest of the poten
tial .viewer. GBM is attempting to change
with our times to meet such challenges
as these. Pray for us. (Facts on Fordham
report gleaned from April '69 issue of
INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN BROAD
CASTERS BULLETIN)
^Cisten" To e
Printed Monthly
For some time we have felt the need of
intensifying our contact with churches and
individuals regarding the activities of
GBM. To do so, not only is a cost fac
tor, but a work and time factor as well.
To graduate into a monthly, "LISTEN"
will be it's normal size, 4 pages every
other month, and just two sides, as in
the case of this publication, on the al
ternate months. The smaller paper every
other month cuts the cost of the extra
printing considerably.
Walter and Ardis Leeper, of Tinley
Park, Illinois, have their hands full edit
ing the full-size "LISTEN", so we here
at La Crosse will take the basic re
sponsibility for this smaller supplement.
Thus by splitting the work of writing
and editing, we can conceivably take
care of the work and time factor as well.
To reach you monthly with "LISTEN"
seems worth it.
Wlnnlk Has Heart Attack Faith - Promise
Brother Boleslaw Wtmiik,radloiiilnlsterof Conference VictOry
the Polish "Search The Scriptures" broad- . ^ ^ ^ ^
casts, had a heart attack onApril 13th. He Another victory hasbeen w)n forthecMse
was In the hospital for some time and al- f evangeUsm. The Church of CWd
though he feels fine he win not l)e ableto ' Minnesota h^
assume his responsibilities for a while. An Coherence" May 14-18.
extra burden is placed upon Paul Bajko, This smaU congregation set agoal whichthey
co-worker of brother Winnik, in that hemust fel* was realistic $3,365 for a 70weekperiod,
help in the braodcasting of these programs. Many ^ple were amaa^whenthe promises
Paul has made plans to visit several countries
in Europe this summer and minister to the
people if the Lord opens the door. Let us
be in prayer for both of these feiithful ser
vants of God and their families.
"Idea Exchange"
Being Developed
chairman of the Missions Committee was
almost speechless when it came time for
him to express a word of thanks to the con
gregation for their promises. Because of their
FAITH and TRUSTin God we sincerely believe
the Gospel of Salvation will be proclaimed
to a great number of lost souls throughout
the world, other victories included a mother
re-dedicating her life to Christ and one of
Names of people from Texas, Ohio, Ari- the preacher's sons making known his desire
zona, Georgia, Kansas, Indiana, South Da- to become a preacher or missionary. (Rich-
kota, Iowa, Missouri, Montana, Kentucky, ard Snell ministers to this congregation).
Tennessee, New Mexico, Virginia, Florida, ziden Nutt, Missionary-preacher from Rho-
Illinois,-Canada,-and-Puerto-Rico made up desia-Africa, was the main speaker. Other
the ori^nal mailing list ofthefirst communi-spealcers who sharedin the conference were:
que on the "IDEA EXCHANGE". Elden Weesner, recruit to India; Mr. & Mrs.
The "Idea Exchange" is being designed to Sid Boudreaux missionaries to the Philli-
aid churches and personnel of the churches pines; Everett Easley and his family, recruits
of Christ and Christian Churches through- to Argentina; Louis FergusonSupt. of Christ-
out the nation and the world over in creat- lan Children's Home in Peterson, Iowa;
ing or subscribing to good radio program- David Wead professor of Minnesota Bible Col-
ming for Christ on the local level. lege; and myself representing the Gospel
If you are producing radio or television Broadcasting Mission. I am grateful to the
programming for the purpose of spreading Eagle Lake church for asking me to share
the Word, or if you are interested in some in their "Faith-Promise Conference". May
day doing so, why not fill out the blank pro- God bless them for their step of faith and
Vided. We will be hapi^r to add you to the help them ftilfill that whichthey haveprbmis-
mailing list of the "IDEA EXCHANGE." ed to do with His help.
I believe an "IDEA EXCHANGE" is a needed thing in our brotherhood. Please put
me on your mailing list if such a service should be developed.
My name is:
Middle Initial First Nanie
My address is:
Street
I attend
I am a Minister Elder
City
Teacher
Last Name
(Church's Name)
Board Member
We have a radio program on the air called
It is 5 min.
Itls-aired on Radio^Station -
Please send me information on GBM.
I am already on GBM's mailing list.
15 min. 30 min. Ihr.
17359 71st Court
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No. 73
^ GOSPEL Broadcasting
ff, , ^ 7^ Mission? Oh, yes,
Radio Luxembourg!"
How often as we have traveled about
the country with the story of the Gospel
Broadcasting Mission have we heard
that statement made. While we are
proud to be associated with such a
large and powerful station as Radio
Luxembourg, we would like to impress
upon the minds of our readers that
Radio Luxembourg is but one of the
stations over which the Gospel is
broadcast through the auspices of the
Gospel Broadcasting Mission.
We plan this issue of LISTEN with
the North American Convention in
Detroit in mind. There we hope to meet
and make new friends for GBM, as well
as greet again those whom we have
known for years. Therefore, we would
like to "tie together" the world-wide
work of the Gospel Broadcasting Mis
sion as it is today. There have been
many changes over the years. It isn't
even the same today as it was a year
ago.
HOW GBM BEGAN
is, in the strictest sense, an agency
through which missionaries can secure
radio time to reach the masses with the
Gospel of Christ.
The mission was first conceived by
Mainie and Walter Coble after the death
of a nephew, Merwyn H. Greene, dur
ing World War 11. Merwyn's desire was
to return to Europe following the war
and preach the Gospel to the warring
nations. Grieved by his death, the
Cobles began searching for a way to
help fulfill Merwyn's dream of taking
the message of Christ to Europe. They
started a memorial fund in his honor
and intended to use this money to
m GBim STORY
help send one or more missionaries to
the European field. After the war had
ended, there were no recruits preparing
for this field; and interest in this
memorial had all but died out.
In the summer of 1951 a door was
opened with an offer to produce a radio
program of Gospel preaching over Radio
Luxembourg, located in the small
country of Luxembourg. Believing it
was the will of the Lord, the Cobles
used the memorial fund to help get the
"Search the Scriptures" program on the
air.
On April 7, 1952, the first broad
cast a 15-minute, English-language
program was beamed to many souls
within an 800-mile radius of Luxem
bourg-
Today, some 17 years later, the
Gospel goes out from eight major sta
tions, reaching many countries and
using many languages. Each program is
prepared and followed up by a mission
ary qualified in the language and cus
toms of the area to which the program
is beamed.
GBM ON THE AIR
RADIO LUXEMBOUKG: It is only
natural that those who know of the
work of the Gospel Broadcasting Mis
sion should associate it with Radio
Luxembourg; for it was from this sta
tion that our broadcasting began and
for many years we did carry both an
English-language and a German-
language program on this station. The
power and outreach of Radio Luxem
bourg has increased greatly since we
began using their facilities. Along with
the increases in power and outreach
came also increases in costs; so in
February 1968, the English-language
program was moved to another European
station. We do, however, still maintain
a program in the German language over
Radio Luxembourg.
MRS. qOBIÊ HOME;
Mainie Greene Qoble, who
with her husband founded the I
Gospel Broadcasting Mission,
passed away at her home In
Garretc, Indiana, May 6, 1969.
(See "Qoble's C^pers")> She was
the ?lugust issue of LISTEN
will be a memorial issue for Mrs.
Coble.
LISTEN
June 1969 No. 73
Listen is published monthly by
199, LoCrosse, Wis. S4601. Publication
Tinley Park, 111.
THE GOSPEL
RADIO LUXEMBOURG
RADIO MONACO
IBADDEN-LAGOS, NIGERIA
TAIPEi,_TAIWA^
SEOUL. KOREA
MANX, ENGLAND
MANILA, PHILIPPINES
KTW, SEATTLE, WASH.
DIRECTOR'S DOIN'S
Jones, co-founder of
I radio station HCJB
' in Ecuador, said:
- "TV has become the
most dominating and
controversial servant
of the society
modern life, the most
gluttonous consumer of attention ever
to sit at civilization's table."
This is not hard to understand when
we read such statements as that made
by Fordham University's Center for
Communications: . . Today's six-
year-old has watched 4,000 hours of
TV before he starts the first grade. By
the time he graduates from high school,
he îll have clocked 15,000 hj)urs of
TV time and only 10,800 of school
time.*
Christians must recognize the
great molding power of TV and become
more involved in using it to evangelize
the world. You may wonder why I am
writing some comments about TV when
the Gospel Broadcasting Mission is
involved with a radio ministry. We
believe the time is fast approaching
when we must also be involved in world
wide TV.
The small, portable, transistor TV
set will be a household item in the
near future throughout the world. A
compact TV 654 x 6 x 3)4 inches with a
three-inch screen is now available in
the United States and elsewhere. I have
been told that in a few months we will
have a wristwatch TV with a one-inch
screen on the U.S. market.
This time there is no doubt as to
who will be writing these remarks.
Mainie is now enjoying the fruits of her
many years devoted to taking andsend
ing the Good News to all she could.
The "Faith-Promise Missions
Round-Up" found Mainie unable to enjoy
the fellowship at the church; but many
came here to greet her and she enjoyed
them very much. It really thrilled her
when LaVerne Morse brought a newly
received letter from Burma telling how
the writer had gone ten miles to get a
radio and how he enjoyed it and plead
for a daily broadcast in his dialect.
Then, Tuesday (April 15) was her
birthday. Her Bible School class really
showered her with gifts. The dining room
table was overflowing with pretty things
and goodies to eat. We did not get a
whole lot of the eats taken care of; the
ladies brought in too much else for us
to consume it all.
Cloyd Christman was at our home
during the rally and until Sunday noon,
so we had a good visit with him. Then
the next Monday evening, C.E. Faust
(always Elmer to us) dropped in for a
short visit. It is surprising how much
visiting those two can do in a shwt
time. Oh, yes, I had a FEW well-chosen
words.
The next Thursday, she had another
medium-bad stroke. But she seemed to
throw it off better than usual. My
brother and wife were here on Sunday,
and she had a fine visit with them. She
steadily improved until Tuesday (May
6th).
That morning I looked in on her.
She was awake and said, "Do me a
favor?" Upon my reckoning that 1might,
she asked me to see what the name was
on a certain picture on the front porch.
Upon my reporting back, she said with
a little lilt, "Thank you." These were
her last words.
1 had not slept well and went back
to bed. The amplifier awakened me a
little after nine; and I could hardly
realize the sound came from her. There
she was with her head hanging down and
mucus rolling out of her mouth. I got
her on the bed better, and she seemed
to breathe easier. The doctor came soon
and said that she had had another stroke
a bad one. She never regained con
sciousness.
Our daughter came soon, and at
1:40 she looked in on her. The doctor
came at 1:50, went in and soon came
out, telling me that she was gone. Our
son got here later in the evening. They
live in Muskegon, Mich. She was laid
to rest Friday (May 9th) afternoon. We
are so thankful for the many kindnesses.
And, of course, 1 treasure those last
words: "Thank you."
Many have already expressed their
concern by a memorial gift to the Gos
pel Broadcasting Mission. We know this
would be especially pleasing to her.
Walter Coble
THE CASH BOX
Balance, March 1, 1969 March and April 1969
Income
Disbursements:
Airtlme $2,883.38
Director: Salary, Housing
Allowance and Utilities 1,135.12
Loan Payments and Insurance 259.76
Interest 22.50
Insurance 82.82
Printing 167.35
Mileage: Trip and Convention Expense 235.81
Photo Supplies 11.86
Phone 39.53
VW Service, Gas and Oil 33.15
Office Supplies 11.53
Total Disbursements
Balance, April 30, 1969
$ 861.01
4.576.86
$5,437.87
4,882.81
5 555.06
Outstanding:
Loans
VW Contract
Addresser
$1,900.00
1.733.34
231.00
GBM ON THE AIR
!been producing this program since
April 1959, continue their production
and follow-up work. A 15-minute pro-
gram is aired each Sunday at a cost of
$17.20 per broadcast.
fdence and became
^ known as Biafra,
there has been civil
Hv 1 war. It is difficult for
J i the Baughmans to
^ ; assess thefull value
f ' of their radio work
jf ..1 because all commu
nication with Biafra
t> is cut off; and agreat
i deal of their work did
Baughman extend into Biafra.
We can only hope and pray that the
Gospel by radio is of comfort to those
Christians who find themselves within
the borders of Biafra and that it will
sow the seed for future reaping. The
Baughmans still maintain their cor
respondence courses with listeners in
other areas of Nigeria. The cost of the
Nigerian program is $32.76 per broad-
Edward Fausz
Radio Luxembourg
The first full Gospel sermon in the
German language went on the air over
Radio Luxembourg on Sunday morning,
Oct. 5, 1958. Ed and Mary Fausz, mis
sionaries of the West German Christian
Mission, produce and do the follow-up
for this broadcast. There is a poten
tial audience of over one hundred
million German-speaking people, and
the response has been good with let
ters received from listeners in 25
countries on both sides of the Iron Cur
tain.
The cost of one 15-niinute program
per week is $150 per week. After July
1st it will be $180 per week. However,
it is imperative that we keep this pro
gram on the air, as it provides the con
tacts which greatly increase the amount
of work which Bro. Fausz is able to
accomplish. Switching to another Euro
pean station is a major operation and
until such an operation can be com
pleted, we feel we must continue to
back up Bro. Fausz's very effective
work.
RADIO MANX; The original English-
language program of "Search the Scrip
tures," which went on the air over
Radio Luxembourg in April 1952, was
on Feb. 4, 1968 moved to Radio MAN5^
located on the Isle of Man in the British
Isles. Charles and Mary Frances
Phipps, missionaries to Italy, who have
ADDRESS FOR GIFTS
Gospel Broodcasting Mission
Box 199
LaCrosse, Wis. 54601
Charles Phipps
Radio Manx
RADIO MONACO: In 1961, there began
the broadcasting of a program in the
Polish language which is now carried
over the powerful station in Monte Carlo,
Monaco. This pro-
gramgoes by short
wave into Poland,
Russia, France, Bel
gium, Yugoslavia and
Czechoslovakia. The
present producer of
the Polish-language
program is Boleslaw
Winnik of Baltimore,
Md., a well-known
Winnik Polish minister who
was brought to the United States for
this express purpose in April 1967.
Cost of the weekly 15-minute program
over Radio Monaco is $54 per broadcast.
IBADDEN-LAGOS. NIGERIA: Also
begun in 1961 was an English-language
program produced by Don and Marianne
Baughraan, missionaries to Nigeria,
West Africa, and aired simultaneously
over the stations atlbadden and Lagos.
Nigeria is one of the most heavily pop
ulated countries in Africa; but it is also
a war-torn country. Ever since the
Eastern Region declared its indepen-
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TAIPEI, TAIWAN: Since September
1962, Berl Thomas has been (ôducing
a program designed for servicemen and
other English-speaking people, and
broadcast in Taipei, Taiwan. He also
cares for raising the finances for this
program, but broadcasts in the name of
the Gospel Broadcasting Mission.
MANILLA, PHILIPPINES: In May 1968,
there began over the facilities of the
Far East Broadcasting Co. what
promises to be an unlimited and con
tinuing challenge the broadcasting in
the tribal languages of Southeast Asia.
This is being done in conjunction with
the Southeast Asia Evangelizing Mis
sion under the leadership of LaVerne
Morse. It is an effort to "go with the
Gospel in the language of the people"
into the areas of southeast Asia where
no white missionary
is allowed. At the
mj^ present time there
4^ are on the air daily
programs in the Lisu
'*T language andaweek-
ly program in Ra-
wang. Both of these
are languages of
of tribes with which
Morse Bro. Morse worked in
Burma. (There are Lisu-speaking peo
ple in Thailand, India and China also.)
Each broadcast costs $5. Work is now
in progress for taping programs in the
Lahu, Yao, Blue Meo (Thai languages)
and Khasi (India) tribal languages, to
be put on the air as opportunities pre
sent themselves.
^CHOWSJIM
. VJJ^^NORTH
PYONBYUHdi-
CHINA
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iKOREAil
SEOUL, KOREA: After months of
planning and work, a regular broadcast
in the Korean language went on the air
over HLKY Christian Broadcasting
Station, Seoul, Korea, Dec. 16, 1968.
The program "Search the Scriptures
with Mr. Yi" is a monologue rather
than a sermon, carrying out the idea
that Mr. Yi has asked questions of the
22ad NATIONAL
MISSIONARY
SEPTEMBER 23-26,1969
CIVIC AUDITORIUM
KNOXVILLE. TENNESSEE
contents of Christian faith in relation
to the common interests of the day.
This program is supervised bySoongook
Choi of the Korea Evangelistic
Mission. In addition to the central
station in Seoul, it is carried on the
affiliate stations in Taegu, Pusan,
Kwangju and Iri at a cost of S32 per
week. Cost of this program is under
written by the Eastside Church of
Christ, Scottsbluff, Neb.
KTW, SEATTLE: The latest addition
to our "family of broadcasts" is a pro
gram prepared byBerl Thomas and aired
over station KTW in Seattle, Wash.,
which reaches as far south as Fresno,
Calif, and north into Canada and Alaska,
blanketing British Columbia, where we
have several new mission works. The
cost of this program is $10 a week.
The work of the Gospel Broadcasting
Mission is now carried on under the
leadership of three couples: Mr. and
Mrs. Cloyd Christman (serving as
directors), Mr. and Mrs. Burdett Wake-
man, both couples of LaCrosse, Wis.,
and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Leeper of Tinley
Park, III. These three couples are
backed up by an advisory board made up
of the elders of the Charles Street
Church of Christ; LaCrosse, Wis.
The doors are closing to the
customary methods of propagating the
Gospel, which have proven all too slow.
But new doors are opening. This is the
space age. We will use the same old
Gospel, but we must send it by "space-
age" methods. Radio in the hinterlands
is here now. Let's take advantage of
its use and also prepare ourselves
for greater methods to come!
Publication Office
17359 71st Court
DIRECTOR'S DOIN'S
The thing which makes this more
exciting is that through a satellite
system hovering above the equator TV
programs will be broadcast directly to
sets anywhere in the world. When?From
a man who is "in the know" we are told
it will happen in five to ten years. The
same basic system will work for radio.
Are we Christians ready for such a time
as this??
During the month of March I visited
eastern Wisconsin, speaking in Green
Bay. I was also asked to speak to the
area men's fellowship in Madison, Wis.
Following this, Burdett Wakeman and
his family went on a GBM tour in Illi
nois, Missouri and Wisconsin. While he
was gone I filled his shoes (??). For
those who know burdett, you know I
couldn't do that; but I did fill the pul
pit at Charles Street.
In April, my schedule took me into
Indiana, Ohio and Michigan. Several
days of the trip were spent at the First
Church of Christ in Garrett, Ind., where
I shared in their "Faith-Promise
Missions Round-Up." It was a real
blessing to me. Thanks to all who had
me come.
Weappreciate the interest and faith
ful support each of you have given for
the preaching of the Gospel over the
air waves. May the Lord bless us all
as we labor together for greater victories
in the months ahead. We hope to see
many of you at the North American
Christian Convention in Detroit. Stop
at the GBM booth and say, "HI!"
With Christian Love and Concern,
Cloyd Christman
SECOND CLASS MAIL
Joplin Christian Ohurch
53.6 Ho waax
Joplin^ Missouri 64801
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JULY - 1969
Population Bomb Adds
New Dimensions To G.B.M.
Dr. Paul R, Ehrlich authored a book
called, "The Population Bomb", a title
destined to be uttered over and over in
a variety of circles of thinking people.
His book is credited with having re
vealed some startling figures on the sub
ject of the population explosion.
For example, prior to 1650 A,D, it
was estimated that every thousand years
the population doubled. By 1850 doubling
of the population took 200 years; by 1930
it took only 80 yearsto double. Currently
the world has over 3 billion people, and
note this--the doubling time is about
thirty-five years.
No longer is it practical to limit
our efforts to fulfill the Great Commis
sion solely through the personal contact
of missionaries with the peoples of the
world. There are just too many people.
We need the missionaries, and they need
tools to work with that they might be
more effective extending their efforts
to the masses. Radio makes it possible
for the missionary to speak, and for
thousands, even millions to hear.
Too, we need to place more faith in
the power of the Word of God. Idealis-
tically to be effective Gospel broad
casters often set up followup programs.
These programs are designed to place
prospects in personal contact with a
Christian who can teach them more per
fectly. Another follow-up procedure in
cludes an extensive printed ministry
where listeners are contacted through
the mall and Instructed by correspon
dence courses, tracts, and periodicals.
GBM encourages further development
of these follow-up programs believing
it gives radio that desired dimension
of materializing the audience. However,
the Bible says the Word will not come
back void..."So shall my word be that
goeth forth out of my mouth; it
not return unto me void, but it
accomplish that which I please, and it
shall prosper in the thing where to I
send it." (Isaiah 55:11).
The time has come when we must
believe that the Word of God prayer
fully shared vrith the masses will take
seed in many quarters of the world
where we virtually will have no contact
except through radio itself.
Jesus is comlngi If Christendom be
lieves that He's coming, then the church
must rise to the occasion by using the
power of the air waves.
Today is the day of salvation. Let's
not delay but rather let's spread the
Word throughout the world.
Friend in Christ, take this article
to your church board, missionary com
mittee, or congregation and ask if they
are not willing to aid in such a mission
designed to shake the world for Christ.
Also, ask yourself thiswould radio be
a help to the missionaries we are al
ready aiding? Matter of fact, GBM will
help answer that question for you. Send
us the name of the missionary or mis
sionaries you are now supporting and
tell us where they are serving. We will
attempt to evaluate the most practical
approach to that field by radio and
establish the cost of putting your living-
link missionary on the air.
Remember, currently the populationof
the world Is doubling at the rate of
every 35 years. It will take radio and
television to be able to go Into all the
world and to preach the Gospel. Praise
God, there is a way. The question is,
will we use it?
REJOICEl WITH US
You may remember in the May issue
of "Listen" we told you about sharing
in the "Faith Promise Rally" in Eagle
Lake, Minnesota. Word has just been
received from the church there that
they plan to support GBM on a"regular
basis for at least the next 70 weeks.
This will help "fill the gap" where
others have had to cut back. Thank
you folks in Eagle Lake for your fel
lowship in the furtherance of the Gospel
as it goes out over the "sky waves".
PLEASE TAKE TIME TO READ
EACH SIDE OF THIS VITAL
PAPER. TOTAL READING TIME,
IF READ LEISURELY, LESS
THAN TEN MINUTES. THE RE
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ING.
Red Cliina
Radio-Minded
The effectiveness of radio in the
Orient was once again expressed by
Red china. A news item in the New
York Times with a dateline of Peking,
June 27th, told of a drive to extend
it's rural radio network. It is estimated
that some 600 million of China's more
than 700 million people live in rural
areas.
Radio in China is vital In transmit
ting information quickly, especially to
rural areas where newspapers reach
some parts of the country a week or
more after publication. The government
likes radio too because there can be
no room for misinterpretation of of
ficial directives when transmission is
direct from Provincial Capitals. The
current campaign has yielded from
60,000 community loudspeakers to more
than 130,000 In less than a year.
Note the underlying purpose of radio
in China is to promulgate directives,
encourage the study of Mao Tse-tung's
works, and in general, stimulate revo
lutionary enthusiasm.
In America we tend to take radio
for granted, but those exposed to the
underdeveloped nations and the restric
ted peoples of the world know radio
is looming forth as a dynamic tool of
education. Radio is heard and respond
ed to, but what the people hear is the
question.
The church must see and take hold
of it's opportunities or admit to God
it did not care enough. Red China radio
is not available to the cause of Christ,
but both the Bamboo atid Iron Curtains
are penetrated by broadcasting facili
ties that are available.
Why should the church buy and use
radio time on these available stations?
To accomplish the same thing for Christ
as Red China wants to accomplish for
Communism.
By radio we can promulgate God's
directives of hope to a lost world. The
church can encourage a study of Christ
and the good news of the Gospel in
general, and by radio stimulate enthus
iasm for Christ.
The fields are white imto harvest,
but the broadcasts are few. We must
work while it is yet day, for the night
is coming. Let's be radio-minded that
millions may hear.
July - 1969 No. 74
LISTEN is published monthly by the
I Gospel Broadcasting Mission, Box 199
! Lacrosse, Wis. 54601. Publication ad-
I dress: 17359 71st Court, Tinley Park,
Tinley Park, 111.
THE GOSPEL
^ Box 199, Lacrosse, Wis. 54601
LUXEMBOURG
MONACO
NIGERIA
TAIWAN
KOREA
*MANX, ENGLAND
PHILIPPINES
SEATTLE, WASH,
An Obvious Need
Money is always a need in any worthy
cause. At times we can't help but ask,
"Why must Christian colleges, benevo
lent agencies and missions always plead
for money? GBM is no exception! Of
course, given a little thought, the answer
becomes obvious.
Unlike business, missions like GBM
have nothing to merchandise. We are in
the strictest sense a non-profit organiza
tion. This is as it ought to be. Freely
we received, freely we must give.Salva
tion was passed on to us under the
proposition that it was a gift of God.
Christians in turn, having tasted the
sweet peace of hope in Christ, should
desire to make it available to others
free of charge.
Currently we have an urgent need of
$500 per month new money. That Is, we
need 10 churches or people to give $50
per month, or 50 to give $10 per month,
_or. whatever combination available to
reach this goal.
We made a similar plea two months
ago, and some monies came in to help
guarantee the Lisu Broadcast under La
Verne Morse's guidance. But only one
church where Bro. Christman had spent
a personal visit, sent word theyintendto
join with the others that support GBM
monthly. They plan to send$24 per month.
Praise God for them. Now we pray more
will follow suit. Use the following blank
if God has laid it on your heart as an
Individual or a group to help progress
this great world-wide endeavor.
God
willing
(Name)
will prayerfully attempt to support
GBM regularly in the amount of
$1_$2_$3_$4_$$_$6_$7_$8_
$9 $10 $?
Will you add GBM to your prayer
Yes No
Director's Doin's
It was my privilege to share in the
"Bible And Missions Week" of campjune
22-27 at the Lake Region Christian As
semblyCedar Lake, Indiana. On my way
down to the camp grounds I stopped at
Tinley Park, Illinois and visited with the
Leeper family. Larry Leeper, son of
Walter and Ardis, was married the day
I arrived, Sunday morning, June 22nd, I
preached at the Church of Christ in
Tinley Park. We sure appreciate the
faithful support of the brethren in the
congregation there. Although the weather
was not the best at Cedar Lake we did
have a good week. Every day was filled
with inspiration, challenge, and fellow
ship. Several Bible colleges were repre
sented as well as many other "homeand
foreign" mission works. Thedaily sche
dule included singing, prayer, a Bible
lecture, two classes, missionary mes
sages, discussions, recreation, mission-
_ary_ interviews, preaching, missions
slides and of course eating deliciousfood.
It was wonderful to hear the many reports
of what God is doing through his people
in the world. However we were made
vividly aware of the fact that the greater
portion of the world is still "untouched"
for Christ. I wish that every Christian
could attend "Bible And Missions Week"
because I believe it would do much to
expand the cause of world evangelism.
Walter Coble cameînd spent about three
days at cedar Lake.,..it was real niceto
see you there Walter. On the 29th of June
I spoke at the churches in Rockfield and
Lafayette, Indiana. I'm thankftil for the
opportunity to get acquainted with the
brethren in these areas and to share with
them the ministry of GBM, To all of you
- who- share-with us in trying to reach the
world for Christ electronically^ may God
richly bless you.
With Christian Love and concern
Cloyd Christman
The "IDEA EXCHANGE" is growing.
If you would like to be in contact with
your Christian brethren throughout the
nation regarding ideas and available pro
grams to be aired on local stations,
simply fill out the blank and mall it back.
I believe an "IDEA EXCHANGE" is a needed thing in our brotherhood, please put
My name is;
thirst Name Middle Initial Last Name
My address is:
I attend
I am a Minister Teacher
(Church's Name)
Board Member
It is 5 min. 15 min.
It is aired on Radio Station
Please send me information on GBM,
30 min.
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AM THE resurrection, and
J| the life: he that believeth
in me, though he were dead,
yet shall he live. And whosoever livelh
and believeth in me shall never die."
She lived, she believed, she did
not die. She stepped through eternity's
door, discarding the worn-out garments
of service here and putting on a new
garment to continue serving her Lord.
Mainie Greene was born April 15,
1891 in Merrick County, Nebraska. Her
family moved to Ohio when she was
eight months old. She grewup in Western
Ohio and taught school there for several
years. June 21, 1916, she was married
to Walter Coble, a postal railway clerk,
at Bryan, Ohio. After living for short
periods in Toledo and Van Wert, Ohio,
the couple moved into their home in
Garrett, Indiana, where they were to
live together for nearly 50 years. Mrs.
Coble passed away May 6, 1969- The
Cobles have two children: Ruth (Mrs.
Gordon) Cary of Fort Wayne, Ind. and
Wallace of Muskegon, Michigan.
In addition to raising their own
two children, the Cobles became foster
parents of her two nephews: Merwyn
and Richard Greene.
On July 22, 1944, Merwyn Greene
was killed in action (World War II). It
had been Merwyn's desire to return to
to Europe following the war and preach
the Gospel to the warring nations. From
that time on Merwyn's dream came to
be Mrs. Cobles' dream, and eventually
her life's work. Together with her hus
band, she began searching for a way
to taking the message of Christ to
Europe. They started a memorial fund
in Merwyn's honor, hoping to send
missionaries to the European field.
There were many heartaches and dis
appointments before their dreams
became reality and the Gospel Broad
casting Mission came into being.
On April 7, 1952, the first broad
cast sponsored by the Gospel
Broadcasting Mission a 15-minute,
English-language program was beamed
from Radio Luxembourg, greatly broad
ening the reach of any missionary
couple who might work in Europe. Now
the Gospel Broadcasting Mission
broadcasts in many languages German,
Polish, Rawang, Lisa, Korean and, of
course, English, in many parts of the
world, reaching the countries of Europe
and Asia on both sides of the Iron and
Bamboo Curtains, and throughout parts
of Africa.
In 1965, knowing that her health
was failing, she began to search for
"other hands" to take over the respon
sibilities of the Gospel Broadcasting
Mission. July 1, 1966, all responsi
bilities of die mission were transferred
over to the three-couple team Mr. and
Mrs. Cloyd Christman and Mr. and Mrs.
Burdett Wakemanof LaCrosse, Wis. and
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Leeper of Tinley'
Park, 111. who now direct the work.
After Bro. Coble's retirement from
the postal system, the Cobles traveled
thousands of miles, visiting churches
to raise money to pay for Gospel broad
casts. In her speaking, Mrs. Coble
often referred to the work as a memorial
to Merwyn, saying, "He, being dead,
yet speaketh."
Thus did Mainie Coble earn for
herself the epitaph: "She . . . yet
speaketh."
FROM CO-WORKERS
While much has been written and
said about our fathers' faith and our
"fathers in the faith," we find very
little mention of the faithful women
who have had the courage and the
vision to fill a need in world evangel-
LISTEN
August 1969
No. 75
Lisien is published monthly by
111. 60477- Second Class postage paid,
Tinley Park, 111.
THE GOSPEL
Burdett and Eiaine Wakeman
RADIO LUXEMBOURG
RADIO MONACO
IBADAN-LAGOS, NIGERIA
TAIPEI. TAIWAN
SEOUL, KOREA
MANX, ENGLAND
MANILA, PHILIPPINES
KTW, SEATTLE, WASH.
Their Wedding Picture
ism. Today, we would like to pause and
pay tribute to just such a woman.
The journeys of Abraham could
be traced by the altars he built. He
dug a well and built altars, many of
which are still in.existence today. By
these we can see where he had been.
Mainie Coble also had a part in build
ing altars around the world. And she
built these altars in places where she
could never go. These altars of worship
and sacrifice are found in the hearts of
radio listeners whom she had never
met, but who became obedient to the
faith which she helped to spread through
the Gospel Broadcasting Mission.
Instead of altars of stone, we find
altars of souls in Europe, Asia,
America and Africa souls who have
surrendered their hearts to the Lord
Jesus Christ and have presented their
bodies as living sacrifices unto Him.
We give God the glory for these victor
ies, however; and we thank Him for
His having used her life in such a
wonderful way!
Perhaps the best way in which we
can honor her today is to bring an
abundance of gifts for the continuance
of the wonderful work of which she,
with her husband, was co-founder; so
that the "nations of the earth might
hear the voice of the Good Shepherd"
through the Gospel's call, even as
t
she, through her passing, has been
given the opportunity to hear that
same voice saying: "Well done, my
good and faithful servant!"
Ed and Mary Fausz
Frankfurt, Germany
{ now on furlough)
40lh Anniversary
Just a few days before my departure
for Europe, 1 received the sad news
about the death of our beloved Sister
Coble. Tbrouôut my trip, I thought
about Sister and Brother Coble. 1 am
sure that there, in the place of her
everlasting reward, she sees the fruits
of her great ministry. There she meets
people from Poland, Russia, Germapy,
England, Mexico and many other nations
who heard the Good News because
of her.
Nine years ago, when we started
the Polish broadcast, hundreds of peo
ple in Poland, Russia and Czecho
slovakia were able to hear the message
through radio. Now there are thousands
of listeners. When 1 met those grateful
listeners in Europe this summer, my
bead was bowed in humility and grati
tude before Sister Coble. It was her
desire that the Word of God would be
preached in the Polish language. It
was her encouragement which chal
lenged me to start the production of
the Polish broadcast.
Sister Coble was a Christian lady
of great faith, sacrifice, dedication and
action. Her life was an inspiration to
me and to all co-laborers in the Gospel
Broadcasting Mission. Her life will
be a shining light throughout Bro.
Winnik*s and my ministries.
Paul Bajko
FROM THE STAFF
Sister Mainie's death was something
of a commencement; forPaul has said:
"We are of good courage, I say, and are
willing rather to be absent from the
body, and to be at home with the Lord."
Her passing was a commentary on
the true values of life. While Mainie
has left this life, her purposes are
being manifested among us. With a
view of eternity and an understanding
of salvation, she labored to the end
that millions might hear the Word of
God. She and her companion, Walter,
started something; and, God willing, it
will gain momentum and be yielding
results when Jesus comes.
We of the Gospel Broadcasting
Mission have captured a view of the
task that we believe will complement
her concern for the lost. By the same
token, being involved in the labor of
Gospel broadcasting, we will always
be reminded of these who in the sunset
years of their lives set out to do what
many a younger couple would not have
dared to do.
Sadness is a common visitor at a
time of death. To have known and loved
a person is to feel her absence in a
very real way. This will be Bro. Walter's
burden and experience. But he's not
alone. He has the peace of mind that
his companion in life was prepared for
her moment of truth. Here on earth he
shall not be alone. His friends in Christ
are prayerfully with him. As the GBM
staff, we ourselves are his friends. We
anticipate a visit to LaCrosse by Bro.
Walter that will be reminiscent of
Mainie's life and prove inspirational to
all of us as we press on to the goals
so dear to her heart.
Praise God for the Cobles, who
have made a mark in life that has
proved indelible; and let Mainie's
memory and Walter's presence live in
the fact that today millions can hear of
Jesus the Christ.
Burdett Wakeman
50lh Anniversary
FROM A HOST OF FRIENDS
(The following appreciations w^re
chosen by Bro. Coble from among the many,
many expressions of sympathy which he
received.)
''She has many scars in her crown
because of the work she did for the Lord
while with us." Jim and Betty Cannady.
"I can picture Mainie and Mother Maude
meeting at some heavenly feast. Won't
they have a ''world' of things to talk
about?" Norma Mazey.
"Not too many people in die world have
been granted her privilege of bringing an
awareness of God and His goodness to
people throughout tfie world." Guy and
Irene Bolam.
"Down the corridor of time, voices,
youth and maturity will be born again
because of the Seed she has sown."
Stephen and Mildred Redacre.
*We will miss her poems and ''Cobles'
Capers." We remember when die GBM was
started." Rex and Ruth Van Allen.
*I was thinking of her just the other
day how indominable and persevering
she couid be, even in the face of much
illness ?md discouragement." Mary McCoy.
*The two of you have made outstanding
contributions to our brotherhood life as
well as world missions.' Galen E.
Skinner.
"We pray God will bless and keep you
all, and bless your efforts for building
Christ's kingdom on earth and in heaven."
Ray and Venus Willson.
"Your sojourn here in Santa Rosa,
short though it was, was ''special." I shall
never forget your visit." Lois Stiles.
PRESENT G.B.M. DIRECTORS
Wakeman, Christman Leeper
"My sister, Bertha Armbruster, says,
'She is just a little ahead of the rest of
us.' In another sense, she has been so for
a long time."
"What great memories you have in
your heart." Bob and Chlo Lillie.
*She was a grand person." Blanche
Crippin.
'The kingdom of God Is certainly a
richer and far more extensive kingdom
because you two have been a part of it."
- Bill Loft.
"We know that through her life, her
efforts and dedication, many more soldiers
have risen to the call of our Lord." Ed
and Mary Fausz.
"We know that all her efforts for His
kingdom will not go unrewarded." Bob
and Mary Hargrove.
of Mainie G. Coble,
given by
M/M Frank Gary, Ft. Wayne, Ind.
Mrs. Treva Lovette, Garrett, Ind.
Marge & Ralph Koepke, Garrett, Ind.
M/M Leo HolUe
Mrs. Clifton Moses
Steve & Sylvia Johnson
M/M Merle Andrews, Defiance, Ohio
M/M Byron Smith, Defiance, Ohio
M/M Ted L. Meyer, Defiance, Ohio
Central City Christian Church,
Central City, Neb.
Walter S. Coble, Garrett, Ind.
Louise Gambrel
M/M G. Hyser
M/M E. Heinfeld
M/M Don Anweiler
Mrs. Barbara Snodgrass
Joe B. Thompson, Ladoga, Ind.
M/M Frank O. Lillie
Hazel Gerner
M/M Richard D. Greene, Columbus, Ohio
M/M Roy F. Horton, Eureka Springs, Ark.
M. Leffler, Saybrook, 111.
G. Hall, Garrett, Ind.
TO MAINiE COBLE
To one so sincere, so determined, so kind,
What can we say that is fitting for one so sublime ?
Her life had a goal and she fought to attain it;
Discouragement and despair brought great faith to claim it.
All things were possible for the God she served;
With body and soul and spirit and mind she never swerved.
She faced the wind and braved the storm;
For there were souls of men that needed again to be reborn.
To the English-speaking people, and to the German,
To the Polish, the Nigerian and Korean
The Gospel is preached; and men respond to the call.
All glory and praise to Mrs. Coble, who gave her all!
The work goes on, and the task is growing;
New laborers harvest the fruit of her sowing.
Also, more seed is sown for others to gather in;
But never can we forget she who determined to begin.
She has gone before and we shall follow later.
Let us gather up victories greater and greater,
'Till the whole world will hear of the upHfted Christ
And respond to His call and inherit eternal life.
Walter Leeper
Everyone loved Mrs. Coble for her sense of humor. This is one of
our favorite pictures. We don't believe il was "for real."
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Walter and Malnie Coble, Founders
SEPTEMBER, 1969 NO, 76
Electronic Evangelism at
Home And Abroad
The Gospel Broadcasting Mission staff
is happy to announce a four-day care>
fully planned clinic is in the making on
the use of radio and T,V, to evangelize
the world.
Thanks to President Don EarlBoatman
of the Ozark Bible College of Joplin,
Missouri, the clinic promises to be an
eye-opener to our brethren. When a
college with the magnitude of Ozark
Bible College takes an interest in such
a gathering and makes it possible, some
thing good should happen and we believe
it wiU.
There are some capable brethren
among the Christian Churches and Chu
rches of Christ who know the power of
the air waves and how to use It. others
among us*are willing to leam.
The scope is worldwide and the in
formed know there is a variety of tech
niques that can make radio and televi
sion a great tool of the gospel.
May 12, 13, 14, and 15, 1970 will find
a gathering at Joplin, Missouri of the
concerned brethren determined to leam
and use methods and means of reaching
the lost electronically. The actual pro
gram is currently being formulated and
will be released soon after the first of
the year.
If you are involved in rellgous radio
or television, would like to be, or simp-
Cf
ly want to leam more about it, please
set these dates aside and plan to attend.
Plans call for special sessions in ham
radio and its use among missionaries.
People involved in ham radio will be
invited to tell their story of its pur
pose, function, and results thus far.
Special mailing will be sent to all
those listed in the current "Directory
of the Ministry" of the Christian Chur
ches and churches of Christ who are
listed as being involved in radio and
t.v. ministries. Special mailings will
also go out to those from around the
nation responding to the invitation to be
a part of the Idea Exchange. (See blank
in this issue.)
Radio is the only means of reaching
some otherwise restricted areas with
the warmth of the human voice and its
proclamation of the Gospel. Denomina
tional people have used the power of the
air waves for years and to a great
extent. It is part of our purpose to help
school brethren of the New Testament
Churches to use it effectively.
The convention on "Electronic Evan
gelism at Home and Abroad" is a giant
step forward in bringing about such
education. Plan to be at the Ozark
Bible College, Joplin, Missouri May
12-15, 1970.
22ad NATIONAL
MISSIONARY
SEPTEMBER 23-26,1969
CIVIC AUDITORIUM
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE
"Not That I Seek
The Gift..."
The Apostle Paul wrote to the Phill-
ppians, "Not that I seek the gift; but
I seek the fruit which increases to your
credit." Friends we do not seek your
gifts for ourselves, but rather we truly
seek fruit (souls) for your credit. You
share in the fruit of the harvest by shar
ing in the partnership of this ministry.
We have mentioned in previous news
letters the need to underwrite the Lisu,
Rawang, and Khasl broadcasts. We can
not expand into other areas of the world
until these broadcasts have been under
written. Many thousands of Lisu, Ra
wang and Khasl tribesmen are hearing
the precious Word of Life by the mir
acle of radio. Since missionaries are
no longer allowed In most of these
areas of the world because of Com
munism, it is VERY important that vre
use this means of sowing the Seed of the
God's Word and watering it that a har
vest of souls may be reaped. As a
steward of God what better way could
you find to share LIFE with so many
for so little?? These broadcasts are
only $5.00 each and they are 15 min
utes long. Each week there are 7 Lisu,
1 Rawang and 1 Khasl broadcast goinj
out over the transmitters of FEBC.
The broadcasters are Laverne Morse,
Emerys Rees and co-workers. A small
portion has been underwritten, but Gos
pel Broadcasting Mission still needs
about $40,00 per week to pay for the
radio time. Please pray about it and
let us know what God can do through
you to help underwrite this important
ministry. Your love offerings for this
work should be marked, "Tribal Broad
casts". Thank you and God bless you.
Through Prayer.V'k^'^
APeaceful
PLEASE TAKE TIME TO READ
EACH SIDE OF THIS VITAL
PAPER. TOTAL READING TIME,
IF READ LEISURELY, LESS
THAN TEN MINUTES. THE RE
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i ING.
Missions on The iôve
LISTEN
September, 1969 - No. 76
Gospel Broadcasting Mission, Box 199
Lacrosse, Wis. 54601. Publication ad
dress: 17359 71st Court, TlnleyPark,
111. 60477. Second Class postage paid.
Tlnley Park, 111.
THE GOSPEL
Box 199, Lacrosse, Wis, 54601
RADIO LUXEMBOURG
MONACO
NIGERU
TAIPEI, TAIWAN
SEOUL, KOREA
MANX, ENGLAND
PHIUPPINES
SEATTLE, WASH.
We are encouraged today to see that
many congregations of Christians in
"our brotherhood" are waking up to the
&ct that world evangelism (Missions)
is the primary mission of the church. In
the last 20 years mission growth has
increased about 1,000%. Cffie of the
factors making it possible to send out
more laborers into the harvest field is
the Faith-Promise Rally. The Faith-
Promise Rally has produced some amaz
ing results. If your congregation is i^n-
ning a Faith-Promise Rally why not
Include "Electronic Evangelism" on the
program. This is one very Important
way to share the Gospel with the world.
From Korea
Soongook Choi, producer of the
"Search The Scriptures" broadcast In
Korea, sent word saying that the interest
inL.an(Lresponsfi..to the broadcast con
tinues to climb, over a three month
period there were 279 letters received.
Some of them were what Soongook de
scribed as "funny"...people asking him
to find employment forthemin the "name
of Christ", others were very thought
provoking and challenging. Of those who
exchanged correspondence and had local
ministers call some 36 began to attend
church services and meetings. Laveme
Morse on his South East Asian tour this
summer made a three day stoplnKorea.
He stayed in the home of the Choi
family and visited the Korea Evangelistic
Mission, the Bible College and area chur
ches. He spoke 5tlmes..Soongooksays,
bringing us valuable advice and chal
lenge. The Choi family is planning to
come to the USA this Fall for further
education and to share the ministry of
Christ in Korea with the people here.
Please pray for them in their needs
and ministry.
Camp La Moine
Takes Offering
For G.B.M.
our program director was featured
speaker this year at Family camp,
August 22-24 at Camp LaMoine, Illinois.
His theme for six sessions was "The
Holy Spirit",
^fore some of the sessions got to
the assigned subject, brief statements
were made about GBM, A display was
also set up, Sunday morning during
the Bible School hour Bro,Wakemanwas
asked to bring a detailed account of the
work and purpose of the Gospel Broad
casting Mission. This was qute a priv
ilege and greatly appreciated.
The Family Camp was a great success,
Bro. Wakeman was quite surprised when
two offerings totaling $154 were taken
for the mission. Nothing had been said
of such an offering when the invitation
to speak and teach at the camp was
first received. Thanks to a great gather
ing of people for the hearing and the
gift. We trust we will remain in their
prayers.
We would be hapi:^ to come and share
in such a rally If you would let us know
far enough in advance so that we could
plan for It. I will be attending a Faith-
Promise Rally at Markle, Indiana Sept
ember 17-21, They have tried and prov
en that this plan really works. We ap
preciate the faithful support of the Markle
church co-working with GBM, Another
factor in mission growth I believe is the
National Missionary Convention. This
convention does much to give God's
people a vision of the need of world
evangelism and to challenge everyone
to fill the need by letting God work
through them. I plan to be in Knox-
ville, Tennessee, Lord willing, for this
years convention, GBM will have a booth
there and we hope that many of you will
be stopping by for a visit. Pray for and
support the National Missionary Con
vention. Don't forget to pray regularly
for GBM...we need your prayerful con
cern and support, "that millions more
may bear."
GBM Booth at NACC
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October 1969
No. 77
M
Walter Coble
'Buried with Him
Hi
Yoruba evangelist who did translation
work for the Baughntans and his family.
The baby is new.
ROUND-UP
COOPERATION is the means
through which the Gospel Broad
casting Mission gets its task
done. We sponsor as many radio
broadcasts of the Gospel message as
we are able to finance; but without the
"men behind the mikes," who make the
tapes in the various languages, and the
men and women who contact those who
have heard the message and follow
throu^ bycorrespondence andpersonal
visits until, and even after, those con
tacts have been won to Christ, the job
would not be completed.
At the present time, the Gospel
Broadcasting Mission raises funds and
unsnarls the red tape to purchase air
time to send the Gospel message as
far and as effectively as we can through
radio. Others, cooperating with us, do
the rest of the work. In this issue of
Listen, we gather together some news
items from those "who carry on after
the broadcast is over." Each is respon
sible for any expenses necessary for
the carrying on of his share of the
radio work, other than the actual pur
chase cost of air time. Each gladly
cooperates with the Gospel Broadcast
ing Mission because he believes that
radio is an effective way of reaching
men with the Gospel.
Who gets the credit for the souls
thus won? May we answer you with a
statement made by Ed Fausz: With
so many people and missions involved
on one conversion (and don't forget,
you have had a part, too, througji your
gifts and prayers), who is to receive
the credit for finally winning them to
Christ? Our LORD, of course, and
this is exactly as it should be! There
fore, we give HIM the glory!"
Poland
Paul Bajko, professor of Missions
at Eastern Christian College, for many
years made the tapes for GBM's Polish-
language broadcast over Radio Monaco.
These tapes are now prepared by Bro.
Boleslaw Winnik. However, Bro. Bajko
and Bro. Winnik also carry on an exten
sive follow-up program through Chris
tian literature, publishing of song
books and relief work. Their other work
is inextricably tied together with their
radio work.
This summer Bro. Bajko made a
trip to Europe and we bring you some
of the highlights of that journey. Com
ments by the editor which serve to tie
together or explain things with which
all of you may not be familiar are in
italics and in parentheses.
(continued to page 2)
LISTEN
October 1969 No. 77
address: 173S9 7 1st Court, Tinley Park,
Tinley Park, 111.
THE GOSPEL
RADIO LUXEMBOURG
RADIO MONACO
TAIPEI, TAIWAN
SEOUL, KOREA
MANX, ENGLAND
MANILA, PHILIPPINES
KTW, SEATTLE. WASH.
DIRECTOR'S DOIN'S
I realize that
some of the informa-
flp tion la this column
1^1 is almost "ancient
y us up to date. The
family journeyed with
me to Detroit, Mich,
to attend the North American Christian
Convention. It was a fine convention
and we were grateful to be there as a
family representing the Gospel Broad
casting Mission. Many people stopped
by the GBM booth to visit us.
Following the convention I was
busy preparing to teach in a youth
camp. The camp I attended was Chris-
tiari Harbor, îch is located in north
west Wisconsin. The teen-agers in this
camp were very active and kept us
teachers on our toes. It was a good
camp and"victories for our Lord were
won through His help. There were
several baptisms, rededications and
public announcements for specialized
Christian service.
During the month of August we
took our vacation and worked at the
home base for GBM. On Labor Day
weekend we drove to Norfolk, Neb. and
left our oldest daughter, Kay, there to
attend Nebraska Christian College.
Although this is the October issue
of Listen, the articles must be written
in September; so I am looking forward
to the following activities for Septem
ber. The "Gospel Chariot" must be
cleaned, waxed and prepared for some
long trips in behalf of GBM. There is
correspondence and other things to do
in preparation for these trips. I am
looking forward to a fellowship of
sharing in the "Faith-Promise Rally"
at Markle, Ind., Sept. 17-21. Through
their Faith-Promise program, the Markle
church is doing a good job of support
ing the cause of world evangelism, and
we are grateful for their partnership
with us in this radio ministry.
From the rally in Markle, I will go
to Knoxville, Tenn. and participate in
the National Missionary Convention.
We will have a booth there. October
will find me at a Mission Rally in
LaCrosse, Wis., a state convention in
Madison, Wis., and speaking to churches
in the Indianapolis, Ind. area.
YOV are very important to the suc
cess and growth of this radio ministry
. . .for without God working through
you, there would be no Gospel Broad-
-casting Minion.- So-may the- Lord "con
tinue to bless you all as you share in
this important task of "sounding forth
the Word of Life."
Cloyd Christman
QoJde'4^ QcupêA^-
Dear Friends:
Mrs. Leeper says to keep up the
"Capers" as long as I wish; but there
isn't the fun in it there used to be.
Dick Lash said we had not grown old
gracefully, but hilariously.
I am not bitter. The Lord gave her
to me for almost 52 years; and I am
sure I did more for the Lord than I
would have otherwise done, had I not
been married to such a job-jar-filler as
Mainie.
I don't know as yet just what my
future will be. I like my music pretty
loud, so it gets to my ears good; but a
person with normal hearing would not
enjoy it. So for the present I shall stay
at home and make frequent visits to
the children.
To the many friends we have met
during the years: God bless you, and
don't forget Mainie's zeal for the Gos
pel Broadcasting Mission and all God's
vineyard. We are so thankful that He
raised up- laborers before we had to
drop the great work.
May more millions continue to hear,
is my prayer.
Walter Coble,
Fall Round-up
{continued from page 1)
"Due to our extensive ministry in
Poland, it is our policy to visit Poland
every three to five years during the
summer months. The first visit was
made in I960, and the second in 1963.
The next visit was planned for 1968;
but my visa was denied by the Polish
government without any explanation,
and the trip was postponed until this
year. Despite this, I planned my trip to
other European countries, especially
Czechoslovakia, where we have thou
sands of radio listeners and receivers
of our literature. But hope was not
given up for receiving a visa to Poland.
"May 15, I departed aboard the SS
Prance; and immediately after my land
ing in Europe, I went to the Polish
Embassy. Before going there, I opened
the Bible and my eyes fell on Mark
9:23- 'Jesus said unto him: If thou
canst believe, all things are possible
to him that believeth.' Without any
hesitation, I thanked God for answering
my prayers. One hour after entering the
Polish Embassy, I had in my posses
sion a Polish visa! In the next few
hours I was on my way to Poland. Due
to my other schedule, I was able to
stay in Poland only five days, but
what a glorious time I had!
"Saturday, May 24, at 6:14 p.m., I
was met at the train in Warsaw by a
i5 HememlHOHce
V . Tc.t
of Mrs. Eva May Faulkner of Fort
Wayne, Ind., long-time supporter of
GBM, given by Mr. and Mrs, Everett C.
Somers of Fort Wayne, $15.
of Betty Valentine of Garrett, Ind.,
given by Walter S. Coble, $5.
of Mainie G. Coble of Garrett, Ind.,
given by her husband, Walter S, Coble
$50.
of Mainie G. Coble, given by
William Folprecht, East Northport,
N.Y., $5.
have freedom to worship and people
redeem the time. I found that at every
service people pray and preachers have
to ask people to be short in prayers
because there are hundreds who want
to pray. I found that there is a shortage
of Christian literature. ... I received
requests to come back as soon as pos
sible, but for longer visits because
there are many places to go and to
preach."
W Fall Round-up
large group of preachers and Christian have freedoi
workers. Preachers from all parts of redeem the t
Poland were waiting for a special service peop!
meeting which lasted until three or to ask peop
four o'clock in the morning. May 25 because ther
was very busy. I preached for both to pray. I fou
services in the Church of Christ, of Christian
Pulawska Street. The house of the requests to c
Lord was filled to its capacity, sible, but f
Between the services I had at least 30 there are m;
personal conferences with preachers preach."
and workers-
(The next three days were more of
the same: busy, busy, busy, with
preaching services and personal con-
ferences.) ''Then I had to leave Poland
by midnight. May 28for Czechoslovakia.
It was a most exciting and glorious
trip! In four days the work of ten days
was accomplished."
Czechoslovakia
(We continue with Paul Bajko's
account of his trip to Europe.)
"Our acquaintance with the people
in Czechoslovakia began a few years
ago, thanks to our Polish broadcast
from Monaco. We received hundreds of
letters every year with petitions for
Christian literature, songbooks and
Bibles.
"Because I had not had much
promise of receiving a visa for Poland,
I had planned to go to Czechoslovakia
for two weeks. However, the Lord
opened the door to Poland. I went to
Czechoslovakia directly from Poland.
"The impression I got after cross
ing the border from Poland to Czecho
slovakia is hard to describe; but it was
a favorable impression. I had gone
there to meet people whom I had never
met before people whose names were
known to me only from correspondence."
(There is no Church of Christ ~
Ctyristian Church movement as it is
known in America and Poland in
Czechoslovakia. The Church of the
Brethren is very close doctrinally.
Dro. Bajko received many opportunities
to preach and to talk with many church
groups who were using literature and
materials prepared by the Department
of A(;ss/os at Eastern Christian Col
lege. All of them "admired the structure
of the church, the Scriptural practice
and the simplicity of worship as it is
practiced by the Churches of Christ.")
"What did I find in Czechoslovakia?
I found that at the present time people
il I '1 11
Ed and Mary Fausz at the North
American Convention.
West Germany
Alva Phillips of the Black Forest
Christian Mission recently reported:
"The angels in heaven rejoiced along
with the Christians here as Bro. and
Sister Bruckner were buried with their
Lord in Christian baptism. As they
came out of the water, tears of joy
streamed down their faces. Their only
remark was, 'Now, we are truly chil
dren of God.' This couple had been
listening to Bro. Ed Fausz's radio
broadcast for several years, had
received his sermons regularly, and
studied them."
Eastern Europe
"Although Communism has closed
the door to Eastern Europe so that
open and free evangelism is not possi
ble, radio has opened many doors to
the people's hearts. We are constantly
receiving letters from these souls who
risk persecution and imprisonment,
telling us about themselves and the
blessings they receive from our broad
casts. Only God knows how many souls
are being reached for Him in this man
ner." Ed Fausz.
Nigeria
Don Haughman holding one of the
snakes which he uses in leaching. Note
palm-kema! man in the tree.
Don and Marianne Baughman began
their 14th year of work as missionaries
in Nigeria in September. They have
worked in the establishment of churches
in western and eastern Nigeria. They
broadcast weekly and follow up their
radio contacts with correspondence
courses.
"There are always lessons to grade
on the 'Search the Scriptures' corres
pondence course. We are now offering
the course in Yoruba. All the transla
tion was recently completed and it is
catching on well. I do have an evan
gelist to help to grade the Yoruba.
There was a recent baptism in the
Lagos area. One man asked to have
someone sent to him, and Pastor
Momodu of Bariga talked with him and
baptized him. We are grateful for the
constant prayers for our work inNigeria,
and know that we are being blessed
constantly."
"We enjoyed this recent letter from
a member of the Nigerian Air Force:
'Dear Sir: I am in receipt of your
certificate of award. And I thank you
very much for all the lessons that you
have been sending to me. I must be
frank with you that I have gained a lot
from your lessons. May I know from
you, sir, whether you can still send
more of your lessons to me. I would
like to be fed with the words of God.
1 will be very much grateful if this
request can be granted. 1 have been
struggling to have a transistor radio
so that I may be enjoying your lessons
on the air every Sunday, but I could not
meet up. And I know by the grace of
God I will buy one. I am waiting for
your reply. I also received a copy of
the book entitled Living Water (Gospel
of John). Thanks.'"
Korea
Soongook Choi, producer of the
GBM-sponsored radio program, broad
cast from Seoul, should be in the
States; but as we prepare this copy for
press we have not heard definitely
that he has arrived. He has this to
say:
The Communist threats are ever
more growing. It is told that their
(North Korea's) air, land and sea war
machines are far superior to those of
the Republic (South Korea). Unable to
produce for some reason or to cultivate
better defense weaponry, this country
is heavily depending upon the good will
and will-and-strategy-to-defend-Korea
of the United States. The open chal
lenge of the Communists in the form of
armed guerilla infiltration and murder
of non-combatants living in remote
areas is growing. The uneasy Demili
tarized Zone is only about 27 miles
from our home. A dovish idealist may
easily point a way to peace, but it is
difficult not to prepare for defense in
the face of increasing threats caused
by Communist expansionism."
Italy
India
There is now a weekly broadcast
in the Khasi language going out over
the facilities of the Far East Broad
casting Co. in the Philippines. Khasi
is one of the tribal languages of the
Assam area of India. These broadcasts
are prepared by the "Khasi Broadcast
Group," composed of the Archie Fair-
brothers, Joy Evans, Warren and Emrys
Rees, all of whom have worked on the
mission field in Assam and Bnasan
Uriah, a native of the area studying at
Minnesota Bible College. This is one
of the group of triballanguage broad
casts being supervised by LaVerne
Morse.
"The average person in India
doesn't have a radio, does he? Isn't it
only the most wealthy people in an
area that can have radios ?
"This is a common misunderstand
ing. LaVerne Morse often points out
that in Southeast Asia transistors are
hung from bullocks' horns, and they are
placed on bamboo porches so that peo
ple in the town can gather around and
listen to the radio. This is also true of
India." Emrys Rees.
Europe
Charles and Mary Frances Phipps
have concluded their furlough and
returned to Italy. They are now settled
in Terracina, from whence they Handle
by correspondence a great deal of the
follow-up of the English-language pro
gram broadcast over Radio MANX,
England.
They tell of a "recent postal strike,
amounting to a national disaster
especially for those who count heavily
on international mail." We can under
stand the great backlog of work that is
now upon them, as they attempt to
catch up on their correspondence work
and keep up with their other responsi
bilities as well.
"Our plea is for dedicated Christian
people to prepare themselves to labor
with us in perhaps the ripest harvest
field in the world Europe. Somehow,
American Christians have the strange
quirk of believing that people as civi
lized as Europeans are not quite as
lost as the Hottentot in Africa, or the
Inca of South America. This simply is
not true. A man outside of Jesus Christ
is a lost soul condemned to hell whether
he wears a bone in his nose and carries
a spear, or wears a derby and carries
an umbrella. Over 200 million souls in
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Europe are living in such dense dark
ness spiritually that they have yet to
see a copy of the Bible." (Rick
Deightou, Alpine Christian Mission.)
America
God still answers prayer. A few
days before the preparing of the copy
of this issue for press, our director,
Cloyd Christman, came into the Leeper
home on his way to the National Mis
sionary Convention. With him he had
the reimbursement check for the two
previous mailings of Listen and a
story to tell. It is the story that is
important.
was out of funds! The bills were piling
up! The Charles Street Church of Christ
in LaCrosse, Wis. (where two of the
directors and the advisory board wor
ship) was called together and told that
"concentrated prayer" was necessary.
We must have $1,400 by a specified
date. The LaCrosse church went to
prayer. When the specified date arrived,
$1,700 had come in! One donor had fell
the urgency so much that his check had
come in air mail!
Cloyd says, "Our bills are not all
paid; but the ones that were 'due yes
terday' are paid."
We CAN do the job of putting the
Gospel on the air; but it means "con
centrated prayer.* In our case, it means
praying specifically for funds for the
Gospel Broadcasting Mission. Are you
with us?
SECOND CLASS MAIL
JopX-lnj> MisscaxA
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NOVEMBER - 1969
Higher Education
Stressing Broadcasting
Colleges and universities reflect the
nation's needs in the courses they offer.
Broadcasting has become such a major
Industry that 147 colleges and univer
sities, according to a recent report in
the International Christian Broadcaster,
now offer one or more degrees in broad
casting.
A survey, it was reported, was made
by the National Association of Broad -
casters and it revealed that one hundred
and forty-seven colleges and univer
sities offer bachelor's degrees, 75 mas
ter's degrees, and 18 doctor's degrees.
Altogether 204 schools provided mat
erial for the survey and revealed that
a total of 2,748 radio and television
courses are available at participating
colleges and universities.
The Gospel Broadcasting Mission re
alizes that to betrulyeffectiveforChrist
we need to encourage Christian young
people to enter the field of broadcast
ing and television that they in turn can
counsel the church in Its use of the
media.
It would be hoped some young people
will take courses and degrees at colleges
with the intent of serving the cause of
Christ in radio and television minis
tries.
Statement of Ownership
and Managennent
Listen is a monthly publication of the
Gospel Broadcasting Mission, Box 199,
La Crosse, Wls. 54601, cloyd Christ-
man, Director. The Gospel Broadcasting
MissloD is a mission set up for the pur
pose of propagating the Gospel of Jesus
Christ ihrougbout the world by means of
radio and receives its support from gifts
and offerings from congregations and
individuals affiliated withthechurchesof
Christ/Christian churches. The Gospel
Broadcasting Missionis registered under
the laws of the state of Wisconsin.
Ownership and management of Listen
belong to the Gospel Broadcasting Mis
sion and are cared for by the editors:
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Leeper, 17359 71st
Court, Tinley Park, lil.60477.Subscrip
tion costs are met from yearly contri
butions.
To help facilitate these needs we here
at GBM are laying the groundwork to
ward education in the field of radio and
television for Christians. One of our
Bible Colleges has been approached and
the first step in a liaison program has
been made between it and a secular
school with the hope of establishing such
a program in the not too distant future.
Watch your monthly issue of
"LISTEN" for more information as this
program takes form. Readers of "LIS
TEN" will be among the first to know.
"Electronics Evangelism
Clinic" Shaping Up
We're excited and believe brethren
around the nation will have cause to be
too as they see the scheduled clinic on
"Electronic Evangelism" take shape.
God willing' May 12-15, 1970 will see
the clinic in action. Plans are being made
to deal with theory and reality. What
broadcasting the Gospel should be ac
complishing as opposed to what it is
accomplishing, the subject of financing
religious programming, the advantages
and disadvantages of Christian radio
stations and commercial stations, and
how to best use each of themsubjects
like these will be expounded on, ex
pressed, and discussed at the clinic
to be held at te Ozark Bible College
at Joplln, Missouri.
The exact program is still being
formulated, but already it is obvious
it will be bursting with Inspiration and
education. Speakers have been contacted
and the responses are coming In. So
far It looks as If we're heading for a
good experience in theis, our first "Elec -
tronic Evangelism Clinic." A similar
clinic was held by our people many years
ago at Lincoln, Illinois, and Brother
Burdett Wakeman still recalls its tre
mendous impact. We trust this one will
prove equally meaningful. Matter offact,
it seems the brotherhood is more mind
ful of its need than in the past.
watch the "LISTEN" for more de
tails and plan now to attend the "Elec
tronic Evangelism Clinic" at the Ozark
Bible College, Joplln, Missouri next
May 12, 13, 14, and 15th.
NO. 78
Ktiasi Broadcast
Underwritten
Our hearts are joyful as we share
with you the good news about the Khasl
broadcast. The youth of the Charles
Street Chruch of Chrl^ in La Crosse,
Wisconsin have decided to underwrite
the cost of the radio time for this
tribal broadcast. They are doing this
In addition to their tithe and Faith-
Promise giving. This broadcast, pro
duced by Bana Uriah and his co-worders,
goes Into the Khasi hills of Indiathrough
the transmitters o^ FEBC In Manila,
Philippines. Many letters of response are
being received by the producers. Pray
for the Holy Spirit to accomplish His
work through these brethren. Charles
Street youth...may the Lord help you to
keep your commitment to this work so
that thousands will hear. God bless you.
IDEA EXCHANGE
CATCHING ON
"I think that IDEA EXCHANGE which
you have been publishing in 'LISTEN'
is really great. Christian specialists
need to pool Information so that the
total cause of Christ might go forward
more than ever before. Please count
me In on the IDEA EXCHANGE."
La Verne Morse
South East Asia Evangelizing
Mission
"I believe an IDEA EXCHANGE is a
needed thing in our brotherhood, please
put me on your mailing list If such a
service should be developed."
Richard w. Nischan, Business Mgr.
Platte Valley Bible College
Scotts Bluff, Nebraska
Names are coming in from Christian
people who are interested in proclaim
ing the Word of God through the air
waves from around the nationand Canada.
Sometime ago we mailed a special com
munique to those whose names we then
had on the list of the IDEA EXCHANGE,
More names have come in since, and a
new communique will go out to the
complete list soon after the first of the
year. We want to get the news of the
"Electronic Evangelism" clinic to be
held next May in Joplln, Missouri to
these people far in advance. Our next
communique will carry special inform
ation about the clinic.
CONT. ON BACK PAGE
Sponsors Needed To
Guarantee Broadcasts
GBM is trying to create a progressive
program of reaching the lost by radio .
To make sure we can continue present
programming and develop new broad
casts, we need churches and individuals
who will assume the actual cost of spec
ific broadcasts.
Churches and any Christians who would
like to have a part in sponsoring spec
ific gospel programs can do so by writ
ing for information regarding the pro
grams, who are doing them, results,
etc., write:
Cloyd Christman
c/o Gospel Broadcasting Mission
P.O. Box 199
La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601
IDEA EXCHANGE CONT.
Those on the exchange include min
isters and workers who are anxious to
be effective for Christ in the field of
broadcasting, and we believe many of
them will make a special effort to at
tend the clinic.
If you have not yet signed up for the
IDEA EXCHANGE, let us tell you brief
ly what it is all about. We believe there
is power in numbers, and expecially
when those numbers consist of born
again Christians, it is our hope to es
tablish a "brain trust", so to speak,
of all who are interested in radio and
television programming forChrist.Cur
rently we haven't the personnel to ser
vice this exchange, but trust God will
provide the help as we get advanced
to where it will prove a new and needed
dimension.
Letters and names on blanks like the
following indicate that the IDEA
EXCHANGE is rapidly expressing Itself
as a must. Pray that God will open the
door by providing voluntary but dedi
cated help soon. In the meantime, Bur-
dett Wakeman, our program director,
will get out the next communique and
continue to lay the foundation for what
we hope will prove a real boon to Christ
ian broadcasting by true-to-the Bible
preachers and teachers.
If you are interested in being in on
the ground floor of the IDEA EXCHANGE,
return the blank with the information
called for.
Director's Doins
The Faith-Promise Rally heldinMar-
kle, Indiana Sept. 14-21 was arealthriU
ler. Harvey Bream, Jr. did a wonderful
job of challenging all who attended and
the goal of $28,000 was surpassed by
more than $3,000. I appreciated being
asked to share in that rally, representing
GBM. From Markle I drove to Knox-
ville, Tennessee. The National Mission
ary Convention, which was held inKnox-
ville, was one of the finest I have been
privileged to attend. Dean Uhls,adeacon
from the Charles Street Church in La
Crosse, Wisconsin, flew to Knoxvllle
for the convention. He helped me drive
the "Gospel Chariot" back home after
we had a very enjoyable fellowship with
the Forrest Avenue Christian Church on
Sunday Sept. 28th..thank you folks. The
month of October was a busy one with
a Mission Rally at the 8th and Cass
church in Lacrosse, Wisconsin; the State
Convention in Madison, Wisconsin; and
three speaking appointments in the In
dianapolis, Indiana area. I presented the
Gospel Broadcasting Mission ministry to
the East 38th Street Christian Church,
Woodland Springs Christian Church, and
the Traders Point Christian Church
(Indianapolis). Thank you folks for your
interest, concern, and love offerings.
On the 9th of November I was in Nap-
erville, Illinois sharing with the brethren
at the Central Christian Church. Interest
was good and they presented us with a
good offering for our immediate needs.
Lord willing I will be in Janesville,
LISTEN
November - 1969 No. 78
Gospel Broadcasting Mission, Box 199
Lacrosse, Wis. 54601, Publication ad
dress: 17359 71st Court, Tinley Park,
Tinley Park, 111.
THE GOSPEL
Box 199, Lacrosse, Wis. 54601
RADIO LUXEMBOURG
RADIO MONACO
NIGERIA
TAIPEI, TAIWAN
SEOUL, KOREA
MANX, ENGLAND
MANILA, PHILIPPINES
KTW, SEATTLE, WASH.
Wisconsin on the 16th of November.
We do Thank God often for all of you
who co-labor with us in "Sounding Forth
The Word Of Life." May God increase
our efforts to the glory of His Name.
Grace, Mercy & Peace be with you all.
Cloyd christman
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December 1969
No. 79
Emrys Rees
Bana Uriah
Khasi
LaVerne and Lois Morse
Tribal Languages
msm
ANDA MOST
c.
Waller and Ardis Leeper
Publication
Don and Marianne Baughman
Nigeria
Mary Frances and Charles Phipps
Radio MANX
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fausz - German
Mr. and Mrs. Boleslaw Winnik - Polish
Mr. and Mrs. Soongook Choi - Korean
Walter S. Coble
Torn from the map of Africa, the
country of Nigeria seenas but a
very small part of that vast continent.
But it has a population of 62,187,000
(l'J69 World Book Year Book)
62,187,000 souls, each entitled to
hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
In 1956, Don and Marianne Baugh-
man went to Nigeria to do their part in
giving the Gosp>eI to Nigeria. In 1961,
they began "preaching over the air,"
sponsored by the Gospel Broadcasting
Mission. By January 1962, the program
was heard regularly each Sunday morn
ing over the Western Nigeria Broad
casting System the stations of
Ibadan and Lagos.
The voice of radio, of course,
reaches beyond the geographical and
political borders of Nigeria. The
Gospel message on the air waves is
just abeginning the very beginning
not planting the seed not preparing
the soil it is finding the field.
When a "field* has been found, it
takes much patient work on the part of
missionaries and native ministers,
teaching through correspondence
courses and personal contact, before
the harvest of a soul can be reaped.
In this article, Marianne Baughman
gives us a "peek" at some of the
experiences encountered while "farm
ing" God's vineyard.
NATIVE DOCTOR
In the village of Egun Tedo,
Francis Olorunfemi* teaches the peo
ple that Jesus is the Son of God, that
they should love Him and serve Him.
But when the trials do come, it is often
the witch doctor to whom the people
flee.
Not long ago the witch doctor lay
dying. He called ioc Francis to come.
The small room was dark. The witch
doctor lay on the mud floor. Men and
women hovered over the sick man. In
and out of the house they went, shak
ing their heads.
"My sons," the old man said to
Francis, "you teach them." Francis
had to listen carefully to the diin
voice. "You speak the truth.*
Qod'^ Vme4jaA<i
'You believe?" Francis asked him,
and the man nodded. "There is
time . . Francis began. The old man
shook his head.
"My life is over. My work is fin
ished. You must teach . . ."
"1 will do it," Francis told him.
"I have helped no one. You will
help them."
One teen-age son came into the
room, glanced at his father and slipped
his hand under some clothing.
"You take the money!" a woman
screamed, coming in behind him. The
boy's hand came from under the cloth-
Francis and Family
ing empty. He was trying to steal his
father's money, Francis knew, before
the old man died.
Francis and the old man sorrowfully
watched the son leave, the late after
noon sun casting the young man's
shadow across the floor.
"My sons ..." The old man turned
his face to the wall and died.
Today, Francis is still attempting
to teach the sons. One scxi is follow
ing in his father*s footsteps. The idol
temple is again flourishing. The other
son comes to die church whenever the
doors are open.
'{Francis Olorunfemi became a
Christian listening to Laurence Ebak,
who then preached at the lu aya church in
I.agos. Francis interpreted Lau rence's
sermons into Yoruba. Lawrence spoke
Ffic and English. When l.awTence
returned to his own people in Eastern
Nigeria, Francis gat e up a very good
job and carried the Good News to his
home town of Egun. Francis is also
the one who translated the correspon
dence lessons of the "Search the
Scriptures" radio program into Yoruba.
He does the grading of the Yoruba les
sons when they are returned. He is an
itinerate evangelist and comes to the
mission compound every Wednesday,
and often on other days also.)
HEAL THE SICK
Deep in the rain forest of southern
Nigeria, about three miles north of the
mission, there is a small village. The
houses arc built in a circle, making
the center of the village a yard for all
of the houses and the courtyard of the
idol temple.
Here lives one old baba who
believes that Jesus is the Son of God.
His daughter, Dorcas, the only living
child of ten children, lay very ill on
her mat on the floor. The old man
attempted to feed her. She did not want
food. He prayed and tried to help her;
but she only grew worse.
On the Lord's Day, a young man
arrived in the village for the worship
service. All of the women had been
worrying the old man about the girl:
"Call the witches," they said, "Buy a
goat and we will kill it ôr sacrifice."
The girl tried to rise to go to the
service. She fainted, and everybody
ran away all but the old man and the
young man. They laid her back on the
mat.
*Is there no one to whom we can
go?* the young man asked.
THE BAUGHMAN GIRLS
Judy (14)
Lisa (11), Rulhic (15), Jane (9)
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December 1969 No. 79
address: 17359 7 1st Court, Tinley Park,
Tinley Park, 111.
THE GOSPEL
RADIO LUXEMBOURG
RADIO MONACO
TAIPEI. TAIWAN
SEOUL. KOREA
MANX. ENGLAND
MANILA. PHILIPPINES
KTW, SEATTLE, WASH.
DIRECTOR'S DOIN'S
t December will be
"home-base month"
work on my schedule
for the New Year of
1970, along with
other plans for the
growth and outreach
of Gospel Broadcasting Mission.
December is often a difficult
month to secure speaking appointments
because of the holiday season. If
you would like to have a representative
from the Gospel Broadcasting Mission
come and visit "your* church in 1970,
NOH' would be a good time to make
your plans as some dates are already
filled. If you need literature and addi
tional information on this radio minis
try, please contact us. O! Yes! And
while we are on this subject, let me
tell you about our slides.
GBM has a set of slides with
comments ready for use. You may use
them by writing to Mission Services,
Box 368, Joliet, IL 60434 and asking
for The GBM Story slides.
It is our prayer that you will have
a joyful holiday season; and may the
blessings of God rest upon each of you.
We trust that in your plans for sharing
this season you will remember to go
beyond your regular giving to GBM and
make it possible for us to enter the
new year in the "black.* We want so
very much to grow, enlarging our serv
ices to other missionaries; but this we
cannot do while operating "in the red."
To all of you who have undergirded
this ministry through your faithful
prayers and gifts we say again,
"THANK YOU," and God bless you.
Let's fill the "air waves* with hope
through Christ, not only at this season
of the year, but all year long.
"... Christ in you the hope of
glory." (Col. 1:27).
Cloyd Christman
QoJde,''i. Qcupe/iA,
We are very sorry to have to
announce that the October issue of
Listen contained the final Coble's
Capers. This is Bro. Coble's decision.
We know that you will miss this color
ful column. We shall do our best to
keep you informed as to how Bro. Coble
is getting along. We suggest that you
send him a note from time to time at
his home address: 208 S. Guilford,
Garrett, Indiana 46738.
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RememlpioMce
of Marvin A. Poper of St. Joe, Ind.,
given by Mr. and Mrs. Everett C.
Somers of Fort Wayne, $15.
of Mainie G. Coble of Garrett, Ind.,
given by Harold and Ruth Barnes,
$5; by Manchester Church of Christ
Missionary Society, Clinton, Ohio,
$25; by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tanner,
Newton, 111.; and by Mrs. Robert
Hendershot, Turner, Ore.
Farming God's Vineyard
(Continued from page 2)
"There is a missionary who has
helped us before. But he is several
miles away."
"I will go for the missionary," the
young man told the Baha. "I know not
the way. Send someone with me.* So
Mama made ready for the journey. They
walked the three miles to the mission
station.
"Ekasan (good afternoon)," they
were greeted by Don and Marianne.
Mama smiled and the young man intro
duced himself.
"The daughter of Baba is ill."
"Can she walk?" Don asked. (This
was asked to determine the seriousness
of the illness.)
"No. She fainted when she tried
to stand."
"I will come," Don told him. We
gave them food, and Don took medi
cines and drove back to the village
over the badly torn up dirt road. He
brought Dorcas back to the mission
and the next morning took her to the
doctor. Dysentary, infection, malaria
and malnutrition medicines were
sent back with her. For one week we
gave her the medicines four times a
day with eggnogs (she could eat no
food); and though at first she could
not rise, she gradually improved.
Prayers of thanks were offered to God.
{Continued on page 4)
FARMING GOD'S VINEYARD
(Continued from poge 3)
The old Baha went happily back
home to report that his daughter was
getting well* and to harvest his crop.
The people laughed at him. They
believed that she had died. Now they
are no longer laughing; for Dorcas is
walking among them.
"{Several months before this, Dorcas
had watched her sister who lay ill for
17 days before we were called to hell).
We took the sister to the hospital right
away and the doctor diagnosed tetanus
lockjaw or meningitis and treated
her; but she died.)
I WANT MY BAPTISM
The sign at the entrance to the
West Africa Christian Mission reads:
WEST AFRICA CHRISTIAN MISSION
"SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES"
10:00 a.m. Each Sunday
W. N. B. S.
(Western Nigeria Broadcasting System)
Marianne handles the correspond
ence for the radio program, including
the grading of lessons of the corre
spondence course.
One of the questions is: "What
help have you found while taking this
course.'"
Recently, a young man answered
this question: "I learned that I must be
baptized. Please send someone to me."
We asked Pastor Hussein Momodu
(Who-sane Mo-mo-do), a converted
Moslem of the Bariga church, to go and
talk with this young man. In a suburb
of Lagos, in a modest room, Hussein
asked him, "Do you believe that Jesus
is the Son of God ?"
"Yes, and I want my sins to be
washed away."
They then went together to the
Lagos lagoon; and there, in the pres
ence of many witnesses, the youngman
was baptized into Christ Jesus.
LIVING WATER
When Don Baughman travels, he
carries Scripture portions with him. We
keep many on hand fc* the "Search the
Scriptures" radio program. We all
gathered around the car one day when
he was leaving.
"Do you have any Lii'ing Water
(Gospel of John) stamped?" he asked
Marianne.
"No, but I have Top Priority
(Sermon on the Mount) stamped,"
Marianne said, and went to get them.
"I have Living Water," Jerianne
Smith (five years old) said, "but it's
not stamped!" (By stamped, we mean
that it has our address on it so a per
son can contact us if he wants to.)
The flailcr Smith family co-
workers with ihc Baughmans in Nigeria.
Lefl to right: Fddie Ann, Jerianne,
Waller and Keith. Jerianne is the
"littlest missionary."
Later, Jerianne ran home, brought
out all of her Junior Lifers she had
collected and went out to the end of
the driveway and sat down. As the peo
ple came by women and children with
loads of clothes or pails on their heads
(going or coming from the local stream)
she held out a paper. They each
took a paper and went on down the road.
One girl stopped. "How much?" she
asked.
"No pence," said Jerianne, shaking
her head. The girl just stared at her.
"I dash you," Jerianne said spon
taneously, knowing the girl had not
understood. This the girl did under
stand, as "dash" means a gift. Jerianne
came home empty-handed, but quite
happy. She had passed out all her
papers.
Publication Office
17359 71st Court
Tinley Pork, Illinois 60477
THE EASTERN REGION
For over two years the Eastern
Region of Nigeria has been at war with
Nigeria proper. Travel and sometimes
correspondence have been impossible.
Now, however, Don is preparing (dated
Nov. 10) to travel to the Eastern Region
in a couple of weeks (into what the
world knows as liberated Biafra).
Biafra itself is hardly in existence
any more. It is a very small plot of
land, people are continually coming
out to be liberated, and it is sur
rounded by Federal troops. Mail serv
ice to Enugu and Port Harcourt (chief
Eastern cities) has been resumed,
schools are opening, market places
are thriving. On the whole, the coun
try's economy is doing well.
Local Flood
A flood scene fiv<' niil*.s in toward
Lagos on the Abeokuta Hoad.
SECOND CLASS MAIL
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