Meet the Sjodins

KENMORlu, N.D., Jan. 29, 1917

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sjodin
announce the birth of their sec
ond son, Rolland Lowry.
Horn of Swedisli Baptist par
entage, Rolland was just a few
weeks old when the family mov
ed to Denver, Colo. Here they re
sided until he was six years old,
and a baby sister had been born.
A year in Utah followed. Then
the family homesteaded in
northern Arizona near the town
of Fredonia, where another sis
ter and Itrother wei'e born. Rol
land remained at Fredonia until
he enrolled at the Arizona State
Teachers College at Flagstaff. In
Fredonia the only church was
the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints (Mormon). In
Flagstait he began to attend the
Church of Christ, and on the sec
ond Sunday made his confession
of Christ.
Having no instruction in the
meaning of the New Testament
Churcii or tlie meaning of the
old and new Covenants, he ac
cepted Seventh Day Adventisin
when confronted with that faith.
For three years he was an Ad-
ventist, but occasionally he at
tended Baptist services or those
of the Church of Christ. The
preaching of T. A. Phillips con
vinced him of the erroneous na
ture or Ills beliefs, and further
mm in tne faith of tlie New Tes
tament. Following the renewal
of his relationship with the
Church of Christ, he preached
his first sermon on Dec. 25, 1939.
He continued to supply the pul
pit for the Flagstah church on
Sundaj' mornings until his grad
uation from Arizona State Teach
ers College the following spring.
He was saliuatorian of his col
lege class.
Rolland spent the next year at
Ozark Christian College at Har
rison and Bentonville, Arkansas.
During tliis year he preached oc-
narionally, and taught an Eng
lish class at the college, at tlie
same time pursuing his studies.
Here he met Gladys A. Harper,
who became Mr.s. Holland L. Sjo-
cdn at Seneca, Missouri, on June
G. Ifj-iO. Both were ordained to
the Christian ministry following
the marriage service.
The Sjodins remained in Sen
eca one year. In the spring of
1941 a move to Kansas was made
in order that Mr. Sjodin might
continue his Bible studies at
Manhattan Bible College. Dur-
ing his student ministry, he
preached for the churches of
Ogallah, HilL City. Galva, Logan
and "Westmoreland, Kansas. He
graduated from Manhattan Bi
ble College in 19-13.
Following his graduation, he
made application for the Chap
laincy. While awaiting report of
his application, he preached at
Odell, Nebr. When his applica
tion was accepted, he entered
active service on Sept. 22, 1943.
Following six weeks' training at
the Chaplains' School at Harvard
China, the New Country
? I rejoiced to hear of "Rro.
' *1 ruicl Si.ster Sjodins' intention to
** ' '''f H China, and still do rejoice
* ^i as they make preparations for
'V' ffl SOi"g- We have not met Bro.
' H Sjodin, but did enjoy fellowship
with Sister Sjodin at the Lake
i i'^ James School of Missions. We
, r * *a were very favorably impressed.
^ s That she is apt with the Chinese
** i language is already to be seen.
I?'*? "wS? ,Her ability to mingle with the
^ _ ". Chinese and to understand them
t j promises success in her work.
fact, it suggests a verification
of her "call" to the people of
, ^ China. And we are told that Bro.
Sjodin is also very capable for
^ missionary work.
bK Some may feel that the Sjo-
A 1 dins should go to China under
ox]}erienced missionaries. Dou])t-
there are advantages in this
but we have several fields
over the world yet to be entered,
IN ANSWER TO A REQUEST ... So many iTioiuls have com- anrl as these new regions are
menb'd lhat Ihe i)i<-tiirc of Mi's. Sjodin, appearing in previous opened, this plan will be impos-
lmlle(in., does not i-esenible her, tliat we are presenting these sible. North China-is a new field
new pietui-es of both of ns. Do you like Ihein'.* for our work, and as we know
Ih-c Sjodins, they are capable of
University, he was stationed at deavor work, serving as officer Umt"lncouragGn^^^^^^
Camp EllLs, III. A few months in various capacities. f . mnort brforthfomfng
there led into circumstances In May, 11H7, she graduated J^d
which seemed unfavorable to a from Vermillion High School. In ! nnJ
camp J-JIIKS, ill. A tew moiuus in \di luus eupaouie.-,. -ind cnnnnrf will he forthcoming
there led into circumstances In May, 11H7, she graduated J^d
v/itich seemed unfavorable to a from Vermillion High School. In w
spiritual and efVective ministry, the following year she enrolled a ne\V?ountrv
and he resigned in March of at Manhattan Bible College,
lo., ,. ^Vhile paying.a visit to his where ^she attended, foi' two JIMI, wniie Iiaying a visu lu ms wnfiu mw ciiLt:iiut:u i..;i LVVW fn-o-iioot Hmibtlpq-? the ca-
family hf.ine in Arizona, he con- years. Tlton she went to Ozark ^ponle The
-tacted the church at-Totteson, Christian- College^wirere P i goodlv
Arizona, and accepted aministry met her husband, Rolland L ' L of middle age^
there. Sjodin. The Ozark college closed ! the
Howe\-er, the challenge of the down due to internal problems, J the
armed services recurred, and he whereupon Gladys worked in /"f, ^Xt
cniistod as a Private in order to Fayettevillo, Ark., until her mar- ^eels of l^ogiess in that na
share the experiences of the men riage and ordination, June 6, ^ of ad-
in the ranks. He was sent to la-iO. .tt this time, Hoiland de- 'i? ,ianee" fs a elitd-
Fort Lewis, Wash., where he re- (ndcd to go to Manhattan Bible fimfifi States to
mained until his discharge on College, and they moved to Kan- ! f
July 27. 1941;a total length of sas. They spent one year filling Hnd encou agem^^^^
er\-ico of 22 months. the joint pastorates of Ogallah thP Cosoel in that
It was while Rolland was at and Hill City, Kan. Here they cWna offer^the Church of
Fort I.ewis that he and Gladys preached alternately, Sunday af- p,"^', the
made the decision to go to China, ter Sunday, thereby providing g j- S, "
Therefore, while still stationed both with full-time preaching.
at Fort Lewis, Rolland spent When school began, Gladys re- Hon.
several week ends in presenting mained on the field, carrying on ~
the hope of China Christian Mis- tlie pastoral duties, living one
sion to intei-esled congregations week in Ogallah and the next tseixeiey,
in the Norilnvest. week in Hill City. Rolland at-
At the present time. Rolland tended school, hitch-hiking home Mass., Gladys was employed as
is enrolled in the Graduate De- each week end. office helper by the
partment of Coluinl-iia Univer- Following this ministry, the Christian Endeavor Union, l-ol-
sity. New York City, taking spe- Sjodins moved to Hill City to lowing her husbands enlistment
clal studies pertaining to China, live. During the summer Rolland in the service in February, IJ-lo,
Tlie Sjodins hope to bo able to preached at Logan, and when she went as a volurUeer Red
sail for China as soon as pos- school resumed in the fall, Gla- Cross worker to Luke Field, An-
sible following the completion dys took over the point at Logan, zona, where she came into con-
of the current school year. At the same time, Rolland came tact with the Chinese aviation
home from school only every cadets through whom China
FR.'VNKFORT, Kan., Nov. 18, two weeks to supply the Hill Christian Mission was born.
1920Gladys Arlene Harper is City pulpit. Qn alternate week In preparation for the field of
horn. Wlien she was very small, ends he'" preached at Galva, Kan., work, she enrolled at Northwest
the family moved to a farm near which \vas considerably closer Christian College, _Eugene, Ore.,
Vermillion, Kan., which has been to Manhattan. hi the fall of 194o. As soon as
tlie family home since that time. After gasoline rationing was the school 3^ear was over, Gladys
The llarper.s were Presbyter- inaugurated, the Sjodins felt it left by car for New lork City,
iaiis, but Gladys refused to join wise lo move to Manhattan to where she has begun a course
the church at the age of 13 be- save the long distances of travel, in missionary meaicine at Na-
causo the minister refused to Rolland carried on his ministry tional Bible Institute. The sum-
immerse her without argument, with the Galva church and also mer months of travel were used
Two years later, she accepted supplied the church at West- in presenting the needs of the
Chii.st and l:)ecame a member of moreland, Kan. Gladys found Chinese people for Christ, and
the New Testament Church. All employment to help with the the plans to answer those need.s,
during her high school days, she finances of the family. to 62 Churches of Christ from
was very active in Christian En- During a sojourn at Boston, California to Ohio.
CHINA CHRISTIAN MISSION NEWS
The following is a letter from They are both good students to represent New Testament am sure that he would appre-
the Christian Church of Seneca, and highly consecrated to the Christianity in a mission to ciate your iirayers.
Mo., where Mr. and Mrs. Sjo- Christian gospel. They will al- China. jVjiss Helen Doyal is studying
din served for one year, imme- ways be able to present the Mr. Sjodin was an A student at Lincoln Bible Institute, look-
diately following their marriage truths of the gospel from the in all my classes at Manhattan ing forward to service as a med-
and ordination in June, 1940: Restoration viewpoint, and will Bible College. It should be rea- ical nurse on the mission field.
We expect to have a part in present living examples of New sonably easy for him to learn Both of these young people seem
China Christian Mission. Our Testament Christianity. We rec- the language and train native very consecrated and we would
pledge will be forthcoming when ommend liberal support of the leadership. like to encourage them to serve
the Sjodins are ready. We are program to which they intend i hope loyal Christians will Christ in China, wherever they
deeply interested in their work to give their lives in service for rally to the support of their may find places of service,
because we know that their Christ and those for whom He work. Dexter Williams of Cottage
faith, determination and sinceri- died. Sincerely, Grove, Oregon, now a student in
ty are above question. They are Sincerely, (Signed) James B. Carr, Northwest Christian College, is
planning their future thought- (Signed) Virgil V. Hinds, Manhattan Bible College, also looking forward to mission-
fully and prayerfully, and study- Dean, Manhattan Bible Manhattan, Kansas. ary service in China. We are
ing it from eveiy angle so they College, Manhattan, Kan. hoping that he may decide to
\yill be well prepared and wor- ^ynn ACCEPTS CHRIST become a part of China Christian
thy of all the support anyone i have known Mr. and Mrs. Glenn D Lvnn c^fess^ Mission. G.H.S.
would like to give. Holland Sjodin for several years. Christ and was bantized at An-
We can speak from experience Mrs. Sjodin contacted several gtin Texas on Se 30 1^1(1 ni-Nn ^xv
as to the fact that they are true- Chinese pilots in training at Mrs Siodin met Lt^ Lvnn^vhile CHRISTIAN FRIENDS:
to-the-Bible Christians, and are Luke Field near here, which re- he wai a mtTent in ^
remaining steadfast in the New suited in the conversion of one Luke Field aSd thei?> ilie again During the
Testament teaching and prac- urged her and her husband ll^came^Uferned ore^hSs sph? '5,o miieslresSftt"^^^^^^^^
tice. to go to China and assist him m vvelfare Hnvvpvpr qIip wn<; ' P'^seiiiing ine cnai
They have already accomplish- starting a mission there. Mr. and IS,"fi"'of "w need of Oima for
ed^Jot with the-ChineseavJiom .Mrs. Sjodin have felt called of ti"e New TelSent for some
they have contacted in America, the Lord to prepare themselves in North meet so many people ami to en-
and with the support of Church- for this task aild are now en- airistian CoiTele she ca^^^ T" with Christian
es and Christians throughout gaged in their preparation. From Hef, o <ui,e cor appreciate the warm
America, they will win many to tviiat I know of them I believe S'on'iot^ce with hfm eiv^ hospitality extended to mo in
Christ and will help spread that they have the faith, devo- S'"anyhomes. Thank you,
nete'\??,hr?n'"' ^Pi" P-aoverance needed to !l''SunS%ei?onf%lK^^ Iwe ZiryoilvTiSl-irtldi 'hel
Yours in kis service " 'gincereivvL';s I am now in the mkik of
Christian Church ' fSiorifvD W H Hpdj?pq i some time, he accepted a campaign to rid myself of the Lfiristian Sllportions of the New extra liiicen pounds that result-
(Signed) HN. Harrison, tian ChZh, Ihoenix life S Wiifc"o Sst'"-indw'is "\Z'r
fSienedl'''kro' PiumZ? u 7.7 directed to the Central'Christian i |.ad ii,e conipantal le coTip?^^^^^^ (Signed) M O I lummei, helpful in encouraging me while church in Austin. Texas. Mrs. of Mi.sV I.ee Lewis S Z
_^of the Board I was woritmg wi^ Chinese sjodin flevv from Wichita, Kan., Oregon. She faithfully listened
4. j X A +1 Hg SGCU Gd foi niG With Lt. Lynn in Austin to me speak every nisht and
During^ his student ministry, the Chinese New Testaments at the time of hi.s baptism. To- snmotimes twice on erne dav
Holland Sjodm served the Chris- with which I began the work, gether thev enioved a wonderful fimvn thP nviiar nnri nf tho in n-
S"Aoif^r'SS- day of'ci^dytiSrilllorshlp.''"' nc".:a,A]'^,SY4"dZeotny^Z:
fiom Jun^ 1911, to Octobei, 1942. in dilTiculties. G.H.S.) Lynn is returning now to iclarial dutiesall services vol-
He preached every two weeks China. Please pray for him that untarfly. We did enjoy some
lu r' pjoain hved on in response to your request he may be strong in faith as he sight.seeing in the western Unit-
the lieicl and carried on the pas- for a statement concerning Mrs. returns to his country, whicii ed State.s one flat tire, also:
toral duties and filled the pulpit sjodin, the following is submit- knows not Christ. Lt. Lynn is niid a few interesting spots in the
m his absence. The following is ted: an ollicer in the Chinese Air middle west, including Lincoln's
tne letter ot recommendation This will introduce to our Force, antl has been training in Tomb and his log cabin. Lee left
from the HiII City church: brotherhood Gladys H. Sjodin, America for about one and one- mo in Chicaffo on Julv 25 ancl
The Christian Church of Hill who is a student in Northwest half years. I would ike to sdv r ght here-
City, Kan., recommends Mr. and Christian College, Eugene, Ore., Thanks, Lei
Mrs. Rolland L. Sjodin to be in preparation for missionary pia diina Mi<ssinTi Work of the inspirational points
very sincere ancl conscientious work in China, where she will ^nina IVllSSlon WorK of iQ,.nev was the bantismal
workers for Christ, sound in doc- cooperate with her husband. She Morgan is a young man service of mv'rood friend Lvnn
trine, true to the Bible teaching has also been a student in Man- who accepted Christ aliout a j.j hanuv as a follower
of New Testament Christianity, hattan Bible College; besides, .she .year ago and who has been vei y . Christ and 1 reioice in hi.s
Mrs. Sjodin does especially has held a pastorate at Hill City, interested in the Chinese. Boh h,.nthprhood in the familv of
-fine -^rk -with junior age Kansas.- _'Ljs cnl^^lG now, hut for the past crd w^'ioJk fcnvai'd to fol-
groups, a tireless worker in any i am happy to he able to ray -YeaV has l^een considerably ef- jowshiD to'^ether on Chinese
plans undertaken. - that Mrs. Sjodin believes the tective m bearing Christian wit- '
Mr. Sjodin is very good in ed- Scriptures to be the Word of to the (.diinese. AlDout six i'ec^neciallv enioved the Lake
ucational programs for the God, and that she lives the Chris- months ago he went into tne janiGs Missionarv Conference
church, a real Bible student. Ran life. With further planned -'^rmy- IJo is hoping after com- acauaintences of the
Our prayers go with them in training, she should make a good PJeting his term of service to ^'ic^sionaries there Many of
this great new work they are servant of our Lord. 1 therefore a Bible college in pre- Gm-'m had been only names to
preparing for China missions. commend her to our people, and Pai'^Fmn for going to Chma. Bob ^ pefore. Now thev are indi-
Hill City Christian Church I feel quite sure that confidence many difhculties ahead of
(Signed) M. E. Worcester, in her will not be misplaced. Follo'wing the Lake James
Chairman of the Board (Signed) Victor E. Hoven, -^eivice toi the Loid in cninu. ,\c5=:cmblv it was mv nrivileffo
(Signed) Mrs. Bessie John- Prof., Northwest Christian f^ease pray tor these tnings lo jo ipenci a week at Urbana II-
son, Sec'y-Treasurer College. Eugene. Oregon ",17 Ihicis? where I held smne' in-
(Note: At the time the above and tie vas a Missionaiy. ^,,.,.,^31 ^tudy classes for a week.
The following are copies of letter was written, 1 was a stu- It was my privilege to meet The^e classes resulted in the
letters of recoinmendation sent dent of Prof. Hoven at North- two young persons at Lake lyaptlsm of one Chinese officer,
to "The Christian Standard" re- west Christian College. At pres- James Missionary Assembly who Asrain we reioice as souls are
garding the Sjodins: ent I am studying missionary are interested in medical mis- saved.
Being a former teacher and medicine in New York City. sionary work in China. One is After a long journey, I have
friend of Brother and Sister Rol- G.H.S.) Wayne Wertz of Bryan, Ohio, reached the end, and 1 am very
land Sjodin, I take great plea- who is entering college this fall glad to settle down to a quiet
sure in making a few statements I have known Mr. and Mrs. to Ijegin his Pre-Med studies, winter in New York City a
of introduction in respect to Rolland Sjodin for several years, Wayne served in the Navy for winter in which I shall take a
them. having performed their marriage several years, and in seeing Chi- medical course, study Chinese
These two young people have service and having ordained na was touched by the gi-eaf at Columliia University, and do
much ability to serve the Lord them to the Christian ministry, needs of that country. He has necessary shopping and packing
in the capacity of missionaries. I think they are well qualified .several years of study ahead. I of supplies. We have very com-
fortable living quarters, since
Mrs. Maragaret Wiesenberg of
Christian Witness for Israel has
offered to let us share her a-
partinent for the winter. It
is located about half way be
tween Columbia University and
National Bible Institute, and
this will be convenient for both
of us. Rolland will be enrolled
full time at Columbia, while I
go between the two schools.
A recent letter from one of
the cadets who has returned to
Cliina states that he has been
ill. He is studying his New
Testament, but is having diffi
culty in believing. Please pray
for him, and pray also for Chin,
Ting-Wu as he strives to carry
on in China. We would appre
ciate also your prayers for those
of us studying in this country.
In His precious service,
GLADYS HARPER SJODIN
GIFT SUGGESTIONS
Since many congregations like
to give specified gifts, we are
hero listing some things that we
will need which might be pre
sented as gifts. Please contact
us, however, before adopting
such a project, in order that
there will be no duplications.
Portable Organ (from army
surplus.)
Pres.sure Conner (for canning
and sterilization.)
Movie Camera.
;ii]l Camera
Microscope,
Addressogi'aph.
Typewriter.
Medical Supplies.
Books fnew or .second hand.)
Regarding booksif you have
any books that you think might
he useful to (ilhina Christian
Missif^n, please write us, and we
will give you a decision. Upon
reriuest we shall be glad to send
a li.st, of some books that can be
];urchased.
.->.9 CENTS PER MILE
Mrs. Sjodin traveled by air
1200 miles and by automobile
11,200 miles from June 14 to Sep-
tc-mher !. This is a total distance
of 12.500 miles. The cost of
travel including car repair of
}^25S.04 (installation of a rebuilt
motor, and tiresonly four flat
tires in 12.500 miles), and travel
expense of i?:i78.25 was only 5.0
cents per mile. We feel that
this is very reasonable. During
the course of this time, Mrs. Sjo
din made addresses to meetings
of fifty-two congi'egations in lo
states, travelling in 20 states.
She spent a week at the Lake
James Missionary Assembly,
visited one session of the Cedar
Lake Missionaiy Conference,
l^articipated in baptismal serv
ices of two Chineses officers,
held evening classes for two
Chinese officers for one week,
sent many letters of Christian
instruction to. Chinese in China
and America, and made the ac-
qtiaintence of several other min
isters besides those of the con
gregations addressed.
CHINA CHRISTIAN MISSION NEWS
E.vplanation of Financial Report
Previous to March 22, we paid
personally for all publishing and
travel. However, since I was
earning my way through col
lege and Rolland was just a pri
vate in the Army, we could not
continue to do this. Therefore,
since March 22, these expenses
have been taken from the offer
ings received, and we^ haye
placed our personal offerings in
the fund. Correspondence ex
pense includes telephone calls,
telegi'ams, office supplies and
postage. Letters to China cost
seventy cents a half ounce plus
a twenty cents registry fee (Air
Mail). This has been a large item
of expense. From June 14 to
September 20, I travelled in the
interest of China Christian RRs-
sion, so I could not hold a job
to earn my living. Therefore,
it has been necessary to pay all
expenses this summer from the
Mission fund. The travel ex-
pen.se includes gas, oil, and food
and lodging when these were
not provided by Christian
friends.
FROM NEW YORK
At long last my discharge
came through on July 27th.
Then followed a few days with
my family at Phoenix, Arizona.
Contiuing on my way east, I
stopped over for a visit at
Gladys' home near Yermilli9n,
Kansas. A short time wit]!
Gladys at Khightsfowh, Indiana,
was followed by two days at
Chanute Field, Illinois, with
friends both American and Chi
nese. Another night and day on
the train brought me to New
York City . Here I have been
enjoying a fine fellowship with
our workers, Mrs. Wiesenberg
and Mr. Bucalstein of the Christ
ian Witne.ss to Israel, and Mr.
Elmer Kile, minister of our Sec
ond (ilhurch of Christ in Brook-
Ivn. The Saturday afternoon
following my arrival in New
York City, a young people's ral
ly was held at the country home
of the minister at Paterson, New
Jersey, with several of the
churches represented. Most
thrilling of all has been the ex
perience in open air evangelism
with the "Go Ye Chapel."
The street meeting approach
seems to be a necessity in this
mo.st foreign of American cities.
What a privilege to present to
all creeds and nationalities the
simple message of the New
Testament way. All races are
represented in this great metro
polis and there is no lack of an
audience. I have preached
twice also for the Slovak Church
of Christ in Bayonne, New Jer
sey, and joined them in one of
their weekly park meetings in
Passaic, New Jersey, where the
gospel is preached in both Slo
vak and English. Plere is a
challenging home field!
A group of us saw Harry Scha-
cffer off on a plane from La-
Guardia Airport on Friday, Sep
tember i:Uh. In the party were
Mrs. Weisenberg, Mr. and Mrs.
Kile, Mr. M. S. Kitchen of East
Orange, New Jersey, Mr. M. S.
Rogers of Allentown, Pennsly-
vania, and myself. At the pre
sent writing Ralph Harter, mis
sionary to India with the Roth-
ermells, is in the city, and we
had the privilege of meeting and
hearing him. It is always^ a
pleasure to visit with and give
the hand of fellowship and en
couragement to fellow mission
aries. "In Christ there is no
east or west, in Him no north or
south, but one great fellowship
of love throughout the whole
wide earth."
Rolland L. Sjodin
ANOTHER VICTORY
FOR CHRIST
Lt. Hsiun Wei-Tsen, an offi
cer in the Engineer Division of
the Chinese Air Corps, was bap
tised in the Beech Grove Church
near Indianapolis on August 11.
Mrs. Sjodin met Teddy, as he is
affectionately called, during a
visit to Chanute Field, Illinois.
He and some of his friends were
interested in Christianity, so a
week's special classes were held
in Urbana. Following the class
es Teddy and his friends accom
panied Mrs Sjodin to visit the
Univer.sity Heights church in
Indianapolis. At the morning
service, Teddy made his confes
sion. followed immediately by
his baptism at Beech Grove. We
are happy to welcome into our
fellowship this new brother in
Christ. Please pray for him and
NOTICE
Mr. and Mrs. Sjodin will both
be available for a limited num
ber of speaking points this win
ter and next summer. This win
ter they will be living in New
York City and will be available
within a circuit of 200 or 250
miles from New York. During
the summer, they will be avail
able for speaking engagements
in the states east of Kansas un
til about June 25; in north cen
tral Kansas and southern Ne
braska between June 25 and Ju
ly 4; enroute to and in vicinity
of Phoenix, Arizona, between
July 5 and July 25: enroute to
and in vicinity of Sflverton, Ore
gon, and Seattle, Washington,
between July 25 and August 15,
or until sailing for China. Any
one interested in hearing Mr.
and Mrs. Sjodin should contact
them as soon as possible, since
their schedule must be arranged
well in advance of May 25. They
hope above all to contact new
churches which have not heard
the message of China Christian
Mission, but they will pay a few
return visits to congregations
especially interested.
thers that they may be faithful
to Christ. Our greatest sorrow
is in sending them back to China
without knowing where we can
send them for further instruct
ion in the New Testament
church. We hope that we rnay
soon be able to do something
about this matter.
It has been said that 300,000-
000 people in China have never
even heard of Christ. The whole
of North China has not even
one Church of Christ, from what
information we have been able
to assemble.
According to the 1945 Year
book, the United Christian Mis
sionary Society has under its
direction fourteen churches with
a total membership of 1,2G1 in
China. In 1943 and 1944, there
were thirty-eight missionaries
and 127 national workers. They
have carried on work in China
since 1884.
There are about 70,000,000
Mohammedans in China.
Aside from the Tibetan work
on the China-Tibetan border,
there is only one direct support
mission in China. The work at
Tali was barely begun when the
war made it necessaiy for Har
old Taylor to return from that
station. He is now expecting to
return to that field as soon as
possible. Let us all join in pray
er that it may be possible for
him to go.
China is only about one-fourth
larger than the United States,
but it has a population of 450,-
000,000. Much of the land is not
cultivatable.
lilVING-LINK SUPPORT
We hope to secure our Living-
Link support as soon as possible
in order that we may be ready
to go to China by mid-summer,
1947. If we leave in time for
Rolland to enroll in the fall term
of school, we must leave by Au-
nist 15th. Two churches have
dJviJcd US that thes'^ willJuake_
pledges towards our support
and undesignated amount will
be pledged by the Seneca, Mo.,
Church of Christ, and the Mis
sionary Society in Knightstown,
Indiana, has tentatively pledged
$100.00 per year. We sincerely
appreciate these pledges, but
this will not be sufficient. Thru
recent inquiries, we have learn
ed that $1000.00 per year for
each of us will be necessary. We
will, therefore, accept definite
pledges of any amount toward
Living-Link support. Please
join in prayer that these needs
will be supplied in sufficient
time for us to make application
for passport. As we understand
it, this requirement must be
filled before we can apply for
such passport.
NEWS ITEMS
Mrs. Sjodin paid a visit to the
offices of Mr. Howard Kelley
and Mr. Burris Butler at the
Standard Publishing Company
while in Cincinnati. It was very
interesting and inspiring to vis
it an organization which has
contributed so greatly to the
spread of the gospel.
We were happy to hear of
Melba Palmer's departure for
Shanghai. We had asked her to
contact some of our Chinese
friends if possible while there.
However, since then. Chin Ting-
Wu has moved to another city
about eighty miles away.
Ralph Harter, missionaiy re
cruit to India, is in New York
City at present. He expects to
CHINA CHRISTIAN MISSION NEWS
sail at once for England to study
medicine before going to the
field. We rejoice as another
servant of the Lord Jesus is able
to go, bearing His message to
a land so in need of it.
THANKS TO:
The Webber Street Church of
Christ,, Urbana, 111., for use of
their building for special classes
for Chinese friends.
All the lovely hostesses who
cared for me during the summer.
The Missionaries of Lake
James who gave us much valu
able advice and information.
Miss Alice Loron, forwarding
agent, and Walter V. Jones, Sec
retary, for their faithful volun
teer services.
All the others who have help
ed to make China Christian Mis
sion progress during the sum
mer months.
. JP^iCKJNG SUPPLIES
We will be packing and pur-
rhnqinsi .supplies throuehout the
winter here in New York City
as we receive the necessary
funds. We have over $700 in
the bank, plus about $225 in
China, but we hope that it will
not be necessary to withdraw
from this fund because it is ne
cessary to have several thous
and dollars in cash before ap
plying for passport. Since we
have not living-link support as
yet, and just enough personal in
come to see us through the col
lege year with careful economiz
ing, we will have to draw from
the mission fund for the person
al necessities. We will later re
pay this from our living-link
support. It is very hard for
us to accumulate enough pers
onal funds to pay for the pers
onal supplies for several years,
when we are having to pay for
our education, and have just a
little income, and it is necessary
that we purchase these supplies
this winter if we are to be ready
to leave for China next summer.
EXPENSES
Travel for Holland Sjodin, April 1 to Sept. 4 $ 24 91
Car Expenses for Gladys Sjodin, April 1 to .Tune 14 6978
Food and Lodging during Travel Week of March 22
to April 1, for Gladys Sjodin 1245
Car Insurance " 20*7^
Corresponding Expense 1*53 58
Publishing Expense 0835
Car Repair. 268:04
Expense for Travel, June 14 to September 4, including
Food and Lodging 378.25
Personal Allowance to Gladys Sjodin, June 14 to Sept. 4 50.00
Books .and New Testaments & 39 53
Forwarding Fee on oney to China ^20
. , . ^ Total Expenses $1057.81
Total Receipts $2006.13
Total Expenditures 105781
^ , TT 1 Balance S 948.32
Cash on Hand $ 60.58
Cash in China 228.00
Cash in Seneca State Bank, Seneca, Missouri i.:.:.:. osoiOG
Total Cash.
RECEIPTS
.$ 948.24
MICHIGANHenderson Church, $20.50; Niles Church, $11.88; Ow-
osso Church, $21.91. Total, $54.29.
MISSOURICoffe.y-Jameson Churches, $47.-33; Jame.son, C. E.,
$5.00; Villa Heights Church, Joplin, $21.62; La Plata Church,
$25.00; Women's Council, Rolla, $10.00; A Friend at Old Peo
ples Home, $1.00; Secretary of Ferguson Children's Home, $1.00;
Women's Council, Fourth Church, St. Louis, $10.00; Salem
Church. $5.45; Seneca Church, .$76.49; Walnut Street Church,
Springfield, $16.70. Total, .$219.59.
NEBRASKAIndianola Church, $10.00; Women's Council, Lexing
ton, $25.00; Eugene Colgrove, Odell, $2.00; Odell Church, $25.78;
Wymore Church, $50.00. Total, $112.78.
NEW YORKMr. Ten Jow Hoo, Brooklyn, $5.00.
OHIOFirst Church, Barberton, $10.-58; Lockland Church, Cin
cinnati. $25.00; Edgerton Church, $31..50; Edon Church, ,$16.01;
Montpelier Church, $25.00; Central Church, Portsmouth, $21.60;
Mr. Salsbury, Portsmouth, $1.00; Monroe Street Church, To
ledo, $10.00. Total, $170.69.
OREGONAmity Church, $17.19; Astoria Church, $12.50; Central
Point Church, $25.31; Coquille Church, $25.00; Drain Church,
$30.80; Eagle Point Communnity Church, $15.40; Mrs. Harlan
Woodruff, Eugene, $17.24; Bonnie Copenhaver Whited, Eugene,
$.30; Ronald Reitz, Eugene, $1.00; Independent Mission Group
No. 2, First Church, Eugene, $11.00; Wallace Hastings, Eugene,
$1.50; Mrs. Roxana Clark, Eugene, $5.00; Jefferson Church,
$32.00; Junction City Church, $10.50; Lorane Church, $19.75;
Mrs. Alma McCaulou, Madras, $1.00; W. R. Cook, Madras, $3.00;
Mrs. Elizabeth Green, Madras. $10.00; Milwaukie Church, $6.00;
Molalla C. E., $12.27; Monmouth Church, $20.34; Myrtle Creek
Church. $18.43; Newberg Church, $29.08; North Santiam Sun
day School Sonvention, $16.89; Oakland Church, $10.00; Flor
ence Brock, Oregon City, $1.00; Oregon City Church, $46.75;
Peoria Church, $5.19; Phoenix Church, $36.58; University
Homes Church, Portland, $9.50; Mrs. Gid Aspey, Riddle, $3.00;
Roseburg Church, S112..30: Court Street Church, Salem. $18.50;
Emmett Rickard, Salem, $5.00; Sisters Church, $8.00; Stayton
Church, $21.00; Vaughan Church, $10.75; Willamina Church,
$18.67; Holland and Gladys Sjodin, $125.49. Total, $774.23.
SOUTH CAROLINAMrs. W. B. Marion, Columbia, $6.00.
WASHINGTONCamas Church, $17-50; Ca.stle Rock Cburchr
$10.00; Montesano Church, $6.00: Prosser Church, $95.65; Mrs.
Lola Mae Nutting, Spokane, $5.00; Woodland Church, $8.65.
Total, $142.80.
WEST VIRGINIAA friend. Sixth Avenue Church, Huntington,
$2.00 Westmoreland Church, Huntington, $12.00. Total, $14.00
WISCONSINKenosha Church, $25.00.
GERMANYRobert Ivy McCreight, U. S. Army, $10.00.
Siecial Offerings for Relief of Children in China:
University Kcmcs Sunday School, Portland, Oregon $21.00
Sisters, Oregon, Sunday School 22.00
ARIZONAW. H. Hedges, Phoenix, $5.00; Mr. and Mrs. John M. TOTAL
Cochran, Prescott, $5.00; Tolleson Mis. Soc., $5.43. Total, $15.43 Sent to Chin, Ting-Wu, for such Relief.
"ARKANSASMr-andrMrs. ArAT Adklns, Eayetteville, $5.00; jcem
tral Church, Fayetteville, $5.93. Total, $10.93.
.$43.00
.$42.30
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43.00
CALIFORNIACollege Avenue Church,
Church; $8.00. Total, $38.50.
Berkeley, $30.50; Gait
ILLINOISLoyal Women's Class, Berlin, $5.00; Berlin Church,
$12.00; Walter Cruzan, Berlin, $.95; Women's Mis. Soc., First
Church, Flora, $14.00; Dorothy Walker Guild, Rock Falls, $5.00.
Total; $36.95.
INDIANALoyal Women's Class, Garrett, $10.00; Garrett Church,
$25.00; Mr. and Mrs. Hart, $5.00; Mrs. Withrow, $1.00; ;Harris
Prairie Church, Granger, $10.50; Medford Jones, Indianapolis,
$1.00; Garfield Church, Indianapolis, $5.00; Knightstown
Church, $25.00; West Walnut Street Church, Portland, $58.65;
Shirley Church, $2.32. Total, $143.47.
KANSASConcordia Mis. Soc., $5.00; Edmond Mis. Soc., $6.00; El
dorado Church, $3.00; Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Phillips, Fowler,
$10.00; Galena Church, $49.75; Mrs. Fay Finkle, Galva, $5.00;
W. A. C. Class, Hill City, $13.00; Hill City Church, $29.24; In
termediate C. E., Hughoton, $3.00; Junction City Church, $12.00;
Kensington Church, $7.10; Logan Church, $38.73; Donald Har
per, Marysville, $5.00; Mrs. Belle Oliver, Norton, $2.00; Ogal-
lah Church, $25.00; Soldier Church, S5.40; Broadway Avenue
Church, Wichita, $6.25. Total, $225.47.
KENTUCKYAlbert Shemwell, Marian, $1.00. , .
CHINA CHRISTIAN MISSION
Miss Alice Loron,
Forwarding Agent
Silverton, Oregon

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