Matthew 9:35-38

anuary 15, 1971

Vol. 1 No. 2

Directors Note
The Apostle John, who was over80 years of age, knew through experience that God answers prayer, but he was al
so led to write, "And this is the confidence that we have in

Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He heareth us; and if we know that He hear us, whatsoever we
ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of
Him." 1 John 5:14-15.

A recent answer to prayer is red and white.

The Directors have picked up the vision of Bill Dykes, Larry Cuyler, Dr. Griffith and others, of a day in the immed iate future when there will be clinics within short flying distance of Sandia Chico. Landing strips that would take

days to reach by burro, or hours by driving by car.

Bill Dykes, Don Gordon, Don Schmiedt, Lloyd Heimer, Jim
Dobyns, Dr. Griffith and N7285M

Bill Dykes had commented, "Somewhere there's a plane with the keys in it, no need to worry God knows where it is, all we need to worry about is a place to park it," And
he prayed.

To Our Friends
During the past yeai we have been blessed beyond
measure through old friends and with the acquaintance of many new friends. We have been encouraged with the re
sponse to the proposed medical work in Mexico.

Dr. Griffith, on his way to the fourth Annual Faith-

Promise Rally conducted by the Christian Church of Holyoke, Colorado, also prayed. He didn't pray foi a plane, al
though he has flown hundreds of hours and has a commer cial license but for an indication that what he and his fam

ily was planning to do was truly the will of God.

As we look forward to 1971 we anticipate seeing great things accomplished for Christ, the King. We want to thank those who have already helped in various ways to accom

In Holyoke, Gerald Millage, a man of unquestioned faith serves the church as an elder; his wife, Lorraine, as
choir director. They owned a Cessna 175 which had been

plish our goal of providing physical and spiritual help to

our neighbors across the border.
Dillard and Reva

for sale for a year. Ignorant of the above prayers they de termined to donate the plane to the work of the Good Shep herd in Mexico. Through the years they have been willing
to be used by God; God has now used them to answer prayers in a physical way. He has no hands but our hands. The plane, N7285M is red and white.
Jim Dobyns

The Schmiedts
Don and his family have made their plans to leave Columbia, January 24, 1971. They will drive to Eagle Pass, Texas, using the bus given to Bill Dykes by the Mount Vernon church. They will then proceed on to California where they will see Adrian and Don will visit and present
the project to the Greenville Church in Santa Ana. Bill then plans to meet them in Monterrey, Mexico, the fifth of

LIFELINE
At a meeting of the Directors held in Holyoke, Color

ado, it was decided that each family would be responsible for procurement of their support and an individual forward
ing agent.

February and help them complete their move to Sandia

Chico.

We appreciate the help that Don will be able to pro

vide in the building and agricultural work. Joy will be a

great asset with her experience in nursing.

Eugene White M.D. has agreed to serve as forwarding agent for the Schmiedts as well as serving as treasurer for
the Good Shepherd Medical Foundation. Contributions sent to him should be designated for the Schmiedts, the

Griffiths, or the Mosers. Any funds not designated will be

The Mosers
It was my privilege to meet Floyd at the National Miss ionary convention in November. Since then we have receiv

used for medical equipment and supplies. Gerald and Lorraine Millage, Holyoke, Colorado, have
agreed to serve as forwarding agents for the Griffiths. All

ed the announcement of his r.,drriage to Miss Janet Wilkin

on the 16th of January. We congratulate them on this forth-

commg event.

^Continued Over)

for the init.aJ clinic building. (Continued Over)

funds received prior to July, 1971, will be sent to Bill Dykes for purchase of building supplies for our home and

The Mosers Continued

to Garnet now and to the hospital when it is completed.

Lifelines Continued

Floyd is an operating room technician and will be moving his new bride to Sandia Chico to help with the medical work in February. His experience will be valuable

Up to Date
October 9, 10, 11 -Faith Promise Rally Westside, Columbia, Missouri November 1 -Stanley Community Church
Stanley, Kansas
November 3

-Moniteau Chapel
Fayette, Missouri

The following is an estimate of the cost of building

in 1971.

November 21, 22
November 24-27
December 13

-Faith-Promise Rally
Holyok^ Colorado

Home for the Griffiths-$2.000, Sent-$275 Home for the Schmiedts-|2,000, Sent-$250
Hospital, Phase 1-|3,000

-Missionary Convention

Champaign-Urbana, Illinois
Northside Christian Church

A detailed financial report is available to interested persons from Dr. Eugene White, Box 296, Rolla, Missouri.

Kansas City, Missouri

January 3

-Berean Church

Haxtun, ^Colorado

Consultation
We want to express ourthanks for the many items which
have been provided since our last newsletter. Charles Fel

January 13
January 17

-Westside Christian Church Rolla, Missouri -Florence Christian Church

Omaha, Nebraska

lows M.D. in Omaha, Nebraska, has "arranged for several items which we will pick up in January. Includea are a mi
croscope, operating instruments and several other items.

We appreciate the reception we have received in each

of these places.

The Boone County Hospital has presented us with an x-ray unit, a croupette, bassinets, and several disposable

items which will be very valuable to the project.

Items still neededinclude major operating instruments, laboratory equipment and anesthetic equipment .

Contributors
GriffithsMr. and Mrs. D. Wicick, Mrs. Ollene Bruner, Mr.

and Mrs. J. Martin, Westside Christian Church, Stanley Community Church, Holyoke Christian Church, Margaret
Heimer, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Wes Pierson, Mr. and Mrs. John Roots, Northside Christian Church.

Schmiedts-Miss Lanita Petty, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Moosman, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Whitel, Westside Church, Mr. James McDonald, Miss Robina Conrad, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Nagel, Mrs. Elva Taylor, Moniteau Chapel, Fayette, Mr.

Victor Jacob, Wabash Church, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Cropp, Dr. and Mrs. Jim Femeau, Mr. and Mrs. Myron Crocker.

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Matthew 9:35-38

April 15, 1971

Volume 1, Number 3

DIRECTOR'S NOTE
"For I will pour water on him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: 1 will pour my spirit upon thy seed and my blessing upon thine offspring." Isaiah 44:3. We have been strengthened by letters from the Schmiedts since they arrived at Sandia Chico. We would like to share with you portions from these letters. The above promise to Jacob comes to our attention as we see things unfold in Mexico. An increased food supply will be critical to the medical work which is planned.
Dillard R. Griffith M.D.

A portion of the irrigation project at Sondia Chico

We arrived in Sandia Chico, Saturday, the 6lh of Feb ruary. Have been quite busy since we arrived. Joy has helped with several deliveries and many sick children. The need for a hospital and more trained medical help is tremendous. Trying to care for these people with such limited supplies is very frustrating. The Mexican people are very eager to learn about God, and liow to care for themselves. They are a very hard working people. How they can makealiving in this desolate place isbeyond me.
The last eleven miles into Sandia Chico are unbe It takes from one to two hours to travel it, so you really feel cut off from the rest of the world. Haven't seen or heard a jet since we've been here. There are small villages all over these mountains,
lievable.

with 100 to 800 inhabitants. They cook over an open fire and have some very tasty dishes. They cook in one hut and sleep in another on the cold ground. Witch doctCMTS are very prevalent and some of their techniques would make the strongest person nauseated.
Some of the mothers come here because the witch doc

her feet, what medications we had and lots of prayers. Thanks to God she went home Friday feeling great say
ing what great and wonderful things we had done for her, which gave us a chance to say not us, but God made you
well.

tors refuse to help them. The lady we had last week was having her ninth child and with each she has had trouble. The witchdoctors won't lielp her because if he gets too many deaths on his records it will look bad for him. She gave us a scare also. Garnet and I sat up with her all one night. After she finally delivered at nine in the morning she hemorrhaged so badly she could have used
blood. As none was available, we used ice, elevation of

These people have love, aches, pains, and hurts,

just as we when their little children are sick. One of the little children last week came in and had been rubbed in lard and ashes for a high fever, with a little medicine she
is now well. We are located 6,500 feet above sea level.

The

stars at night look so much closer. Seems as though you

could reach out and touch ihern. The mountains are very
beautiful and peaceful. If we for any reason should have to leave right now, the things we have been privileged to see and help with
would make all the discomfort worthwhile.

LIFELINE
We appreciate very much the many generous gifts which have enabled us to continue the groundwork for
the clinic and hospital at Sandia. In order that Bible believing Clu-istians can adhere to the admonition of Jesus as written in Matthew 6:1-4 we will no longer publish a list of contributors. Please

Don and Joy Schmiedt

THE McCLINTOCKS

let us know how God has rewarded you for your gener*
osity.

For your convenience we have copied this scripture

from the New English translation:

'Be careful not to make a show of your religion be fore men; if you do, no reward awaits you in your Father's
house in heaven.

do in synagogue and in the streets to win admiration of

men. / tell you this: ihey have their reward already. No; when youdo some act of charity, do not let your left hand
know what your right is doing; your good deed must be secret, and your Father who sees what is done in secret
will reward you."

Thus, when you do some act of charity, do not an nounce it with a flourish of trumpets, as the hypocrites

An annual audited financial report will be available

listing only total income and expense from Dr. Eugene

White, Box 296, Rolla, Missouri.

Bruce, Moriene, Kevin, and Sean

The McClintocks will complete their work at Central Christian College, Moberly, Missouri, June 1, 1971.
Bruce visited the work at Sandia Chico in March of this ye^r. TJiey have responded to the need in the area and will be working with the people at San Juan de la Cruz after January 1, 1972. They plan to move to Saltillo for language studies September 1, 1971, after spending the summer in Denver, Colorado. Arnold and Frances Walters, 1342 Bowman Place,

UP TO DATE
February 10-Central Christian College, Moberly,
Missouri; February 28-Eugene, Missouri; March 14Memphis, Missouri; March 24-Carthage, Missouri; March 25-Ozark Bible College, Joplin, Missouri; March "28Church of Christ, Catlin, Illinois. We will be visiting the Kingsway Christian Church

Denver, Colorado, 80233 will be their forwarding agent. Bruce will be available for weekend speaking engagements
during the summer months. We love this family and commend them to you, as

Mount Vernon, Missouri on April 25 and our last present ation will be at Turlock, California on May 2. We appreciate the reception received in each place. Our planned departure date is July I. We plan to arrive in Mexico July 15 or about the time you receive our next
paper.

they seek to serve God in a unique way. San Juan de la Cruz is about forty miles from Sandia. The presence of this family will allow us to open a clinic which we will visit on a monthly basis. We praise God for sending peo
ple such as this.

Holyoke Christian Church Holyoke, Colorado 80734

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MATTHEW 9:35-38

July 15,

1971

VOL.

II

"Believe me", said Jesus, "when I

tell you that in the next world,
when the Son
lowed me will

of Man
also

shall
sit on

s i t down
twelve

on

His glorious throne, you who have fol thrones and become judges of the twelve tribes of Israel. Every man
who has l e f t houses or brothers s i s t e r s or fathers or mother or and chil

dren or land for my sake will receive it all back many times over, and will inherit eternal life. But many who
are f i r s t now will be last and the last forever!"
Matthew

then

19:28-30

(Phillips translation)
DIRECTORS NOTE

Larry, Garnet and Family Juanita, Ki, Timmy, Ric

TO

OUR

FRIENDS

PRAISE THE lord;.' Our hospital is incorporated and we now officially have a license from the government of Mexico to begin this direly needed
work. We have incorporated as a re search hospital, enabling us to
bring doctors from the United States

As we make our final plans to travel to Sandia Chico, Mexico on July 1,

1971, we would like to introduce you to the family who has done all the
groundwork in gaining the confidence

into Mexico, otherwise we could not. The hospital has been named "The Med
ical Research Foundation-Benito

of the local people.

When the Cuylers went to Sandia Chico

six years ago, the nearest road was 18 miles away. It was an area without
electricity, without medical facili ties of any kind and schools went no

Juarez", and will be a part of the "Good Shepherd Medical Mission".

'

higher than the third grade.

Benito Juarez w^s a great president of Mexico and deeply respected by all. Using his name as a part of our name for the hospital enabled us to get
the papers approved. This isthe --

The Cuylers have had a stong personal witness to Jesus Christ not only in
what they have taught but also in the love they have shown their neighbors.
There are churches in several vil-

first time such a mission enterprize

has received approval of the Mexican
government.

ages now. They have had a policy of letting the Mexicans to the preach ing, teaching, and leading.
Although Garnet has had several i l l nesses herself, she has carried on a medical program which has shown the

The hospital will have five Christian

men on the board of directors with Dr. Lonnie Pachecho as chairman of

the board. Dr. Pachecho is a graduate of Kentucky Christian College and the University of Monterrey Medical Col

love of Christ in a real way. We appreciate the faith and persist

ence of these Christians and look

forward to working with them as the

medical program develops.

Dillard and Reva

lege. He is both a fine preacher of the Gospel and a marvelous physician. Plan great things for God - expect
great things from God. Bill Dykes

CDNSULTATION

UP

TO

DATE

Money has been sent for the initia

Our forwarding agents are Gerald and

tion of phase I of the clinic and

hospital.

We are particularly grate

Lorraine Millage, Box 114, Holyoke,

Colorado 80734.

ful f6r the gifts the children gath

ered together during the course of this summer's Vacation Bible School.

Reva and I are looking forward to

May God's richest blessing be granted

to them.

starting South from Columbia, Mis souri on July 1. We plan to meet

brother Bill Dykes at the border on

the 7th of July, crossing that day

We have set a deadline of October 1

for the opening of the outpatient

clinic. The second goal is to have

and then arriving in Sandia Chico on

the 10th of July, the Lord willing,

Brenda Pate of Catlin, Illinois will

16 hospital beds ready for use by Jan uary 1, 1972. We are trusting God to the funds for these two phases through His people in the United States by that time. Approximately $5,000 will
be needed.
received.

be traveling with us and helping in

the medical work in the months of

July and August.

Brenda is a pre-

medical student who has studied Span

ish for several years so we know that
she will m^ake a tremendous contribu
tion this summer.

To date

'500.00 has been

We also want the local people to have

a part and they have indicated they

Don and Joy Schmiedt left Columbia the 9th of June and arrived in Sandia

will be donating labor, adobes and

timbers as their income allows.

on the I7th.

We appreciated their en

thusiasm and testimony to how God has

caxed for them since moving to Mexico

When the first building is finished

we will be coming back to Columbia,

Missouri, where we have the items, of
equipment which have been donated.

in January.

Don has agreed to manage

the business part of the clinic and

hospital which will allow us to tend
to the medicalneeds.

When you receive this we hope to be

The best medicine for an ailing church is a good dose of a strong
mission program.
unpacking and beginning to make our
home South of the border.
Hasta la vista

HOLYOKE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

Holyoke,

Colorado

80734

U. S.
Permit

Postage Paid
# 1

Holyoke,

Colorado 80734

Lord's "Reapers

Ozark Bible College

1111 N. Main

Joplin, Mo.

64801

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Matthew 9:35-38

September 15, 1971

Vol. 2, No.2

DIRECTOR'S NOTES
Bill Dykes and myself were privileged to make the first landii^ at our strip at Sandia Chico in N7285M. We arrived here from Holyoke, Colorado on thel8th of August after an exciting but uneventful trip down through the heart
of Mexico.

fci

Pray for us as we fly to Santa Rosa in September

where we will hold our first remote clinic. Dillard R. Griffith, M.D.

Larger Quarters
On September 6th, we moved into our new four room clinic in Sandia Chico. We thank and praise God for this big move. The larger new building enables us to increase our efficiency. We will be able to perform surgeries and to treat more people. Dedication services for this building were held on the 12th of September.

Out Clinics
WE ARRIVED! !

Reva Griffith, Brenda Pate, Rebecca

On September 7th, the first remote clinic in the village of Santa Rosa was held. Dr. Griffith, Don Schmiedt and

TO OUR FRIENDS
With a lurch and a jolt, we arrived in Sandia Chico, Mexico on the 12th of July via the "jolly green giant. " This
was also our home for the first two weeks while we were

Brenda Pate examined and treated patients. During the day, Cheryl Jantra, R.N., taught a class to Mexican mothers in public health. Senor Sebastian and Bill Dykes did evangelistic work among the people. The people of Santa Rosa have built an airstrip for the airplane and are presently planning ttie construction of a clinic building in Santa Rosa.

waiting for the completion of our house. Thanks to Bill Dykes and several hard working Mexi can neighbors, we have now moved into the first portion of our home. God's good earth in the adobes provides us with coolness during the day and warmth at night.
We thank God because we have had a minimal amount

of illness since our arrival. A beautiful sunrise every morning and nights which reveal every star, remind us of
the greatness of God and his nearness to us.
Dillard and Reva

SPECIAL DAYS FOR US

June 30 - Brenda Pate arrived in Columbia, Mo. for travel
with us to Mexico.

July 1 - Departure from Columbia July 9 - Arrival at Sandia Chico July 12 - First outpatient clinic
OUR FIRST PATIENTS ARRIVE

July 24 - Moved into our house August 10 - Clinic in Sandia Grande

August 12 - Departure to USA to pick up the Cessna 175 August 15 - Visit to Holyoke Christian Church Visit from Jim and Loretta Dobyns and family
August 18 - Arrival of 7285M

Special Gift Very Useful

The airplane has proved its usefulness to us over
and over again in the short time that we have had it. It saves us in time, money, and in the wear and tear

August 19-26 - Visit from Bob and Martha Pate and family
from Catlin, 111.
Visit from Ruth and Connie Gruelle
ville- Til.

of the cars and truck. We can fly to the capital of San Luis Potosi, which is 150 miles away, in less
time than it takes us to drive the 11 miles over the

from

Dan

dirt road to the highway.

Weekly Schedule
Many of our friends have expressed interest in the medical program here. We will give you an outline of our schedule and what our plans are for the future so you will
better understand our activities here.

We have outpatient clinic at Sandia Chico on Monday.

Wednesday and Friday from one until six o'clock. Tuesdays we have reserved for remote clinics. Our
* -t.

first clinic was held in Sandia Grande on the 10th of August. We will be returning there the second Tuesday of each
month. We will be travelir^ to the Santa Rosa area the seventh of September for our first clinic in this area.
-'V . .

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Everyone is quite excited about this because they are building an airstrip for us and are planning to build
a clinic for our use.

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Monday and Wednesday mornings have been reserved for surgical operating days. At the present we are unable to provide surgical care, as we do not have the operating

room finished and we have not found a sterilizer for large packs. We plan to be in the first clinic building where we will have an operating room by the time you receive this
letter.

LARRY CUYLER and BILL DYKES

(inspecting the new clinic building)

Thursday will be used to fly to Monterrey where we

will be establishing a liason with the medical school for processing our pathological specimens and for consulta

Sandia El Chico News

In the last week of August, Dr. Griffith received a peti tion signed by 215 men from the village of San Juan de la
Cruz. The petition requested that we hold a clinic once a

tion. Many thanks to Dr. Lonnie Pacheco for establishing

this liason.

Saturdays are reserved for the important trip to

Matehuala for supplies and mail.

month in this village. We had previously planned a clinic 5 miles away from this village in San Antonio. At the present time, because of the lack of personnel, we
are unable to have two clinics in the same area. Dr.

On Sunday each of us go to different villages where

we participate in services in the homes of the Mexican
Christians.

Griffith and Bill Dykes rode over to San Juan to talk with the president of the village. It was decided that we have one clinic once a month for both villages in San Antonio.
When we have to refuse requests such as this, we realize

I
I
?

From An "Outsider's" View

of so much being done.. .and with so little in equip-

I
y
y

i Chico and witnessing firsthand what is taking place |

"joyed at whatTs being done r Nowhere else do I know
? in the finest work I haveever experienced. I recom-

I have just returned from visiting Sandia El &

I there. I am 100 percent amazed, thrilled, over- y ment and supplies. God is leading these Christians |
i

how very much we need more people to help in thework down here nurses, doctors, technicians, as well as people to live and work with these people in their villages.

Thank You
Dodge City, Ks. First Church (Women's Missionary Group)
for baby clothes.

& work of the Griffiths, Schmiedts, and Dykes and i

others associated with this ministry of our Lord.
/ Right now funds are desperately needed to ac-

I mend your support financially and otherwise for the |

Catlin, HI. Church for baby clothes.

Westside Church, Columbia, Mo. for making our departure
memorable.

? area making installation in nearby villages.

I money is on hand by September 24, 1971.. .BUT IT | I HAS TO BE DONE NOW! The workers are in the |
I month will be too late! God has opened a door. Will |

I cept an offer for installing electricity at Sandia El | I Chico. The cost originally set at $8,000 has been I especially lowered for the mission to $4,000, if the
Next /

Dr. Eugene White for helping with our medical problems

in the States.

Dr. James Harding, Danville, HI. for getting us off the ground in anesthesia and other medical supplies. Memphis, Mo. Christian Church (Ladies' Prayer Group)
for hospital supplies.

Pray with me that God's people will respond.

I you, with me and others, walk through it? Please & 4 send your donation for this project immediately.

Catlin, HI. Church Youth Group for Sony Cassette recorder THANK YOU to the Ohio Hospital Association and to Mr. Donald Newkirk, secretary, for gettir^ hospital equipment together for us.

Robert L. Pate
Catlin, Illinois

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GOOD SHEPHERD MEDICU MISSION

Box 296
X

Rollaj Missouri 65401

Good Shepherd Medical Mission:

To all supporters of the

As you are aware, both the Dr. Griffith fandly and the Schndedt family have
returned to the U.S. and have no plans to return to Mexico at present. We feel that

a great deal >/as accomplished in terms of opening up villages for evangelism through the use of medical aid. Many areas are now open to our missionaries which were

previously closed.

IfJhile in Mexico, we built two homes, a school building, an air

The hospital building never got be

plane strip and hangar, and a clinic building. yond the foundation stage of constructifiin.

In the June 11 meeting the following The

business was discussed which I feel is of interest to each and everyone of you.

house built for Dr. Griffith is now being occupied by the Bruce McClintock family, a
full-time evangelitlng missionary, and the home built for the Schmiedt's will be
used by the Bob Pate fajnily as soon as they arrive in Mexico in August of this year.
The corporation airplane has been donated to the Mexican mission work and will be

flown primarily by Bruce McClintock vrtio is a licensed pilot.

The school building^

of course, will continue to be used as a school building for the children of the
missionary families.

We are all disappointed that the medical aspect of the missionary work has had

to be discontinued because of peculiarities of Mexican law related to medicine.

-we-fee-1that-the moat-important-wot-k of evangelizing
accomplishmentsi

But,

has-been carried-forward-by-oUr

V7e feel that all donations to the mission work in Mexico have been

used to the fullest extent to spread the Gospel

We are proud to state that no officer

or director of the corporation has received one penny of salary or other re-embursemen

and our two missionary families have been able to live on monthly support far below what we had hoped for. Effective June 30) 1972, the Good Shepherd Medical Mission

will

longer accept contributions until such a time as we are once again supporting V/e encourage your support for* the missionary families still in

a family on the field.

Mexico:

The McClintocks, the Pates, the Dykes, and the Tates,

At the request of the

Schmiedt's, all money remaining in their account has been sent to Mexico for the
further missionary work. This will be the final news letter from the Good Shepherd

Medical llission until or unless another family is sent there with our support.
In His Name, Eugene F. White, M.D., Secretary

King's Way Christian Church

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