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CENTRAL CHURCH OF CHRIST

1440 SO. OAKDALE

MEDFORD, OREGON
97501
January 31, 1985

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1985 has started, and what exciting MESSAGES FROM MARY AND BERT we have! They ask ue to join
them in praise as they say "Praise be to God for His great and wonderful gift to us..His Son,
Jesus Christ, our Savior!

As we leave this holiday season when we celebrate the birth of the

Son of God, and as we come into a new year with its hopes and desires to do better, let us

always remember the gift that God has given us in His Son. May we do all we can to serve Him

and to share His love with others who do not yet know the joy of walking with the Lord."

"We want to thank all of you again who make it possible forus to give life and hope to these
sweet and wonderful children in Cagayan Valley Children's Home.
sent special gifts for our Christmas.

Thank you also to those who

One church gave money to purchase food for Christmas

dinner..and It was delicious. Others sent money to purchase gifts or sent gifts and cards.
They are all appreciated very much and show the love of the Lord in you, and that we are
teaching these children. Because you show love they are learning to love and give."
FAMILY GROWTH: "We have again had a small population explosion. In October five children
joined our special family here. They all came from the province of Tfugao, a mountainous
area. Samuel, 3 yrs, old, is d:ill not walking, but really fattening up and becoming a nor
mal little boy. He is an illegitimate child and was mostly ignored. John was 9 mos. old,
and is the younger brother of our Joel, who came to us at the age of 2 mos. Even though
the family could not care for their other children we have this new son of theirs(birth con

trol among the poor and uneducated is a real problem). John was thin and could not yet sit
by himself, but mv is almost op to normal for 1 yr. old. Julio was adopted by a couple who
had no children after 12 years of marriage. But after a few months they realized that Julio
was not normal..he could not eat normally, seemed to have seizures, and was behind in develop
ment. Doctors and hospitals could not help. We took him to Manila and they suspect epilepsy,
and we suspect cerebral palsy also. We would appreciate your prayers for this sweet boy,
that we may really be able to help him. He gets sick easily, then has such a hard time brea
thing, and his body is almost always still at that time. He is 1 1/2 yrs. old, but very small,
and can do nothing for himself. Maureen is 12 years old and is mostly blind and seems deaf.
We have found out that she has operable cataracts. The first of Feb. I will be taking her to
Manila to see if anything can be done for her
hearing, and then the surgery for her eyes
will be scheduled.

Because she cannot see

or hear she, of course, is not normal in

many ways, but seems to be a bright girl,
can take care of herself, is helpful in
work around
the house and watching the
other children. She has a special talent
in being able to mold animals and people
out of clay. We pray that she will be
able to see well and to hear, and I am
sure she can be a contributing member of
society.

Nov. 28 our family was blessed with twins,

Fe(Faye) and Freddie, 9 mos. old. They
are 3rd degree malnourished, with Fe being
the weakest. She cannot yet sit by her
self, but is improving daily. Fred is
now sitting alone and beginning to try
to move on his own. -They are beautiful

children, and we praise the Lord that because of your love and help we can again save these
children,from death, and hopefully bring them up to love and serve our Lord.

Jan 4 Joycelyn joined our family, the daughter of a widowed student.

Province and does not speak Ilocano, but understands it."
Pablo, whose mother had died, was 11 months old.

She is from Mountain

He had a harelip, but not a serious one.

December 12 Pablo apparently had some kind of Cholera

and in about 5 hrs. had gone to be with the Lord. We
were very sad to lose this little man who seemed so
sweet and smart, but we know he is with the Lord.
One of our children has been released to his parents.

We are sorry to lose Melbourne, who is 1 1/2, but

are happy that his family can be together again.
They live in Aparri, so we are able to see him now

an<l then and have a chance to share the Lord with

the parents."

&

GENERATOR: "We want to express our thanks again to

all of you who made our generator possible.

It has

been a great blessing to us as the electricity has

been on and off. Without it we would always be with
out water and the poor laundry ladies would really
have a hard time washing everything by hand. Also,
with the rainy season upon us, it would be so difdifficult to get diapers and clothes dry.

Thank you again so much."

AyiNOUNCING:

"In Nov. we were blessed by the visit of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Prultt our forwarding

agents The reason for their visit was the birth of their 10th grandchild.
Jordan Lee Prultt
Bureros was bom Nov. 30 at 10:25 A.M., weighing 6 lbs, 3 ox. We praise God for His care for
us during the time of his birth, and that He was also with the other children at hone while we

were In Manila.
accepted

We also thank the Lord that the other children (all 63 of them) really have

and love Jordan.

They fall in line to hold

him, talk to him, play with hlra,

charge admission.

Bath times we should

Some children questioned before

whether we would s t i l l love and care about them If we

had our own child. Now they know we really love them
and so It has even Improved the attitude and the feel
ing of acceptance for some of then. Thank you to all
of you who held us up before the Lord during the time .

Of pregnancy and delivery.

We ask your continued pray-j

ers for us as we raise him In the love of the Lord,

and that he will be a great example to the other dhild-Jj

ren also.
staff as we

We ask your prayers for us and the other

raise all of these children in the love

and Word of our Lord."

CHRISTptAS: "During Christmas holidays many of our '

children were able to go to their parents* or rela
tives homes for vacation.

Some of the staff took

children to their homes, which Is a blessing to the

child. We were very happy when school was about to
resume and our family was again complete.

Most of

the children had a very happy time. Two of our boys,

however, gave an unhappy time to their father as they
kept begging him to bring them back here. We praise
the Lord that they are so happy here in our love, but
do feel sorry for the father and how he must have
felt when his children did not want to stay home for
a few days. We pray that all these children will grow
to be wonderful Christian parents with homes filled
with the love and joy of Christ."

t
Hi! I'm Jordan Lee Prultt Bureros,
7 weeks old.

That's my Mommy and my Daddy.

"Because of the birth of Jordan and our being gone so long
In Manila, our Christmas was not our usual Christmas. But
what joy we had together as we remembered the birth of our
Lord, and God's love for us.
How fiankful we were for the help of JOY COLLINS In pre
paring the clothing for the children for their Christmas
programs, and for taking over while we were In Manila. The

help that Joy has been to us will soon be very apparent, as

she has just left us to return to the States, with no plans
to come back to live In the Philippines. Joy has been with
us since 1979, making and repairing clothes, landscaping,
being a grandma, and taking charge when necessary. She has
done so many other things that they can not all be listed
here. We can never give enough thanks to Joy for all her
help; we just praise the Lord for sending her to us, and
at a time when we did not realize we even needed her.

what will we do?

in her 60*8 who has been here at her own expense.

Joy raises huge papayas!

Now

For those who do not know, Joy Is a widow

How we

praise the Lord for her, and we know that, as always, the
Lord will fill the hole left by her departure. He knows our
needs."

Mary and Bert express their deep gratitude for your many ways of partnership with them in

their work with the children. They ask the Lord's blessing for you in 1985, and pray that for
us all It may
year. Qf_.grcwth .ar4_grAatej:.servlc^e.!i.__They^ love hearing from you. .

Address: M/M Bert Bureros, P.O. Box 49, Aparri, Cagayan 1118, Phliipplnes,

Forwarding Agents:

M/M Bob Prultt, 2784 S, River Rd., Grants Pass, Oregon 97527,
FROM THE FORWARDING AGENTS:

Our time In the Philippines was full of blessing..joy with Mary

and Bert, adoration of an absolutely beautiful baby(they forgot to tell you this!) and the
deeply emotional experience of again visiting the Home and holding and loving those precious
children. We are so grateful. From a dedicated and loving staff we also received a request

that we express to you tthelr gratitude for your gifts that make the work there possible.
Non-Proflt Organization

CENTRAL CHURCH OF CHRIST

1440 S. Oakdale

Permit No. 561

Medford, Oregon 97501

Missions Dept.

U.S. Postage Paid

Medford, Oregon

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CENTRAL CHtmCH OF CHRIST

XUO SO. OAKOALE

MEOFORD, OREOON
0750]
APRIL 3, 1985

Three busy months and again we have MESSAOES FROM MARY AND PERT. She is savoring a very
special time as Mary says: "As I am writing this newsletter T am sitting in the lounge of
the vTesuit Retreat House in Raguio Citv, looking out at a beautiful view of Cod's creation.
Our annual missionary retreat has just finished and we are all refreshed and renewed and

ready to get back to work for the Lord. How we praise tlie Lord for this beautiful place to
relax and enjoyand how we praise Him for the wonderful fellowship we have had in His Love
these 3 days. It felt so good to feel the cooler air, smell the pine trees(although some
what smaller than Oregon pines) and walk the hills. But even more invigorating and refresh
ing was the fellowship and sharing together. There were 63 people present. Including child
ren, from Aparrl, Enrile, Manila, Cebu and Oavao."
GROWTH; "The last three months have been very busy and interesting. We have grown again
by 5 children, Elvie and Avelyn came together,9?at 7 months and 5 months of age, looking
like twins. Elvie's mother had died and they had mo monev for milk and she.was 2nd degree
malnourished. Avelyn is Illegitimate and needed attention and care. Both weighed 11 lbs.

(the same weight as Jordan at 2 months). Two days later Ahner joined our family at 1 day
old and 5 1/2 lbs. He also is illegitimate. He has grown very fast.
Anallza
over.

came next at 1 yr. old, weighing 11 lbs.

She cannot yet sit bv herself or turn

Her mother had been sick and in the hospital much of the time since her birth.

The

only income was what the father made driving tricy(try-see) (A motorcycle with sidecarused
as a taxi) for someone else, and was gone from the house all day. The aunt was a student
and was gone from the house most of the time. Thev did not have milk for the baby and she
spent most of her time alone at home lying in bed.

She is a beautiful girl and now very

happy and quickly gaining strength. Next came Glory, 17 days old. She is a twin hut the
mother could not nurse both and had no money for milk (the older sister at 1 yr, is like
Anallza, they said). She is beautiful and quiakly filling out.
Thank you so much to all of you who are partners with us and making it possible by your
prayer and financial support for us to give life both physical and spiritual to these child
ren. Anyone who would like to "adopt" a child write to us here and we will send you pic
tures and letters. (Send checks to the forwarding agents)."
SPOTS BEFORE OUR EYES! "Toward the end of January one of our older boys and our nurse came
down with Chicken Pox. At the time T left home (going to Manila first and then Ragulo) 3^
children had had the Chicken Pox. Case number 35 was supposed to meet me here in Baguio,

Bert broke out the day after I left home!

Cr.xckeii Pox navc vioc

We praise the Lord that almost all of those with

riau fcvev.' oi." beeri

..nC

(Uirti c .

j'stc o p. cur

boys came down with the measles. When I left^ home ve had had 23. cases, but all were on the
mend. Only one came doxm with pneumonia. How wg thank the Lord that we were able to pur
chase the medioinras
bad side

needed

for all these children, and we praise Him for preventing the

effects that can result."

DEPARTURES:

"Two of our children have left us to return to their families.

old, had lived with us since he xras 9 mo. old.

miss him!

We are sad to lose him at this age when he cotild still be learning so much about

our Lord's love for him.

love for

Rosendo, ^ yrs.

How hard it was to let him go and howi we

But we have taught him and pray that the knovledgo of the T.ord s

him will remain in his heart and influence his Hfe.

Lydia, 12 years old, has

been returned to her mother. We are saddened by her leaving because it was caused hy the
fact that she had started stealing. We gave her manv chances and tried evervthinc we knew.
Please iolc wltii us in concentrated praver for her, tha':
will agaJn let the Lord con

trol her.

She was a very sweet Christian girl, and we wer<-> so surprised by this-attitude

(thcv sale) '.or .f.',--?her was the s.ame way), .But th^ T.ord h->n
this va-.- n" life, and we are rea]ly praying for her."

power Lo bring ber bnck ''rom

DIAGNOSIS: " "el>ruary T took Julio, James and Maureen to ^'anila. We found out that James &
Maureen both seem to be deaf(we took James last year and were praying for improvement).
We will be having surgery for Maureen's eyes in the

future.

Pray for the needed funds. Julio does have

almost finished. (She' has'severe cerebral palsy',

PUDDLERS; "In January our dog had 6 puppies
and Bert also broiight home a bcan-ifu1 ntippy.

The children really enjoyed their "babies" and

the "babies" were so patient with them, being
carried around, wrapped in blankets, put to hed,
etc- Now they are gone and we miss them.
(B"t I'm sure there will be more!)"

James "and Auntv Lotty

VISITORS: "In February Eldon

PoCts from Joplin, Missouri, and
3 friends, Tom Mllhem, Jim Brook..,
and Hunky Chunky, Che magic clown,
(Russell Blender) visited us and

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If

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put on a wonderful party for the

kids, which included gifts, soft

drinks, and ice cream,"

"Last week Charles and Roberta So.
by left for the States for a year
of furlough.

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We will miss them

fT

while they are gone, (they are

'

special grandparents for the child-

ren,) Pray for safety" for them a,-.

they travel and speak,"
PLANS:

/
/ift

"W'e are about ready to bt-jfi

construction on our kindergarten

building and will continue on it as

,
j
the Lord provides the funds.

/'i

I'aulcj hirlps fnmky

I'aul.i
hunky (^liunky
Clmnkv

This

will also be used for a chapel building and the second storv will include an infirmary
office and staff housing,"

' *

"Jordan is now 3 1/2 months old and is a joy to us all. We praise the T.ord for blessing

him with a strong healthy body and mind.

Thank you to all who have sent gifts for him

and are praying for him,"

Again we use the very inadequate words "Thank You"

try with us.

Co all of vou who share in this minis

We ask your prayers for us, our staff, and our children, and for someone(s)

to take over for us so we can take our furlough in 1986, T.ord bless each of you with
special blessings,"

And so they express their love to you,

and they are so thankful chat they are able to be

there working with the precious chiTdren.

A-;?po8t script here:

from Baguio,

Mary had bad problems with bus connections trying Co get home

Bert had the Chicken Pox hard,

His face and neck were completely covered,

besides plenty on the rest of his body, and he even had them inside his throat. However,

he apparently had no serious proljlems with chem.

Chat traveling.

Jordan wa.s so glad to get home after all

"There is no |)lace like home" applies also to Cagayan Valley Children's

Home,

If you would like to write to Mary and Bert, their address is: M/M Bert Biireros, P.O. Box
49, Aparri, Cagayan 1118, Philippines.
Forwarding Agents:

M/M Bob Pruitt, 2784 S. River Road, Grants Pass, Oregon 97527,

CENTRAL CHURCH OF CHRIST

Non-Proflt Organization
U.S. Postage Paid

MISSIONS DEPARTMENT

1440 SO. OAKDALE 773-3144

Permit No.

MEDFORD, OREGON 97501

561

Medford, Oregon

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Forwarding Agents:
M/M Bob Pruitt
2784 So.

M/M Bert Bureros

P.

River Road

Grants Pass, OR 97527

1440 SO.

0,

Box 49

Aparri, Cngayan 1118

CENTRAL CHURCH OF CHRIST

Philipplnes

OAKnAT.E

MEDFORD, OREGON 97501

JUNE 27,
1985

Words of rejoicing come in the latest MESSAGES FROM MARY AND REFT.

Thev say, "We praise

the Lord for His love and care for us these months since the last newsletter and thank

all of you for your prayers, and that the Lord has given us the health and strength
needed. We also praise Him that all the children are healthv again and growing."

FAMILY NEWS: "The population has only grown by one since the last newsletter, Mav 15
we received a little boy, just 15 days old. He was abandoned hv the mother at 12 days,
in the house of an older woman who could not care for him. IHten he arrived, healthy and
handsome, he had no name. We put it up to a vote among the children and the. name Pavid
was chosen (and after a little discussion it was decided to go by the American pronunci
ation), He Is growing quickly, as are all our children."
"ALDRIN, a cerebral-palsied boy of 4 years, has returned to live at homo.

The parents

really miss him and decided to trv to care for and teach him. So at last count there
were 68 children, plus Jordan. How thankful we are for our wonderful staff and their
dedication to the Lord and to the children. They work long hours and their love for the
children is very evident. Please keep them in yo\ir pravers also,"

"The last of March our schools closed. Ariel graduated from high school with 7rd honors.
He will be going to Seminary and part time at the local college. Jessie graduated from
6th grade as salutatorian. He will he studving at one of our Christian high schools in
the province of Isabela.
(At the two Christian high schools started hv the Selhvs, there
are over 1,000 students receiving Bible classes every day and being taught bv Christian
teachers. Every year around 200 receive Christ and in turn reach out to their families,
friends, and neighbors.)"
"We also had Menchita and Zenalda each receiving 6th honors in their classes.
In otir
kindergarten Joy and Alfredo tied for 1st place, and Manucl got 5th place. Wc prav they

will all do as well, or better, as they again begin to study."

"Last week I

took our Manuel to Manila to be tested for learning disabilities, as he has

seemed to have some problems in kindergarten and Is about to begin 1st grade. Vc pralsc
the Lord that one of the teachers at Faith Academy took the time to test him. He does
have some problems and we are thankful to find out so be can be helped. Please nray that
his teacher will be understanding and willing to work with him so that he will not become
frustrated.

L'j is riormal , meiitaxl'v, but lias proi.'loTns " Ci scrnc: rirc.as, sucm as vopyinje", ctC.

"^'W'e ask your continued pr^cr^for" the" adoption prc^ss for Polores our"severely cetrhral
palsied girl who has a loving family waiting for her in the States. She had to have a
psychological exam which gave a pretty negative report because she is nhvsicallv not able
to do the things that woxild show her mental ability. We arc praying for favor and under
standing in the one who will he making the decision to give the visa that will allow her
to go to the States.

We know the Lord Is working in this and all things are possible

with Him."

THE ANGELS REJOICE:

"This summer we had 12 kids in Junior Camp and 4 In Senior Camn.

What a joy that Jody and Rene accepted the T.ord as their Savior and were haptir:e.d during
Junior Camp. Please pray for them to really make Jesus the Lord of their lives and to
serve Him.

Also two VBS'S were held here in our area.

Our Summer has been hot, dry, and busy.

Recently

[ft,

we have been having some afternoon thunder storms

so at least it is not so dry and things are

getting nice and green again,

(One of the most

beautiful things of this country is the many,

"These summer days have also been hectic times

with Bert and I going to different meetings and

seminars.

Some of the staff have been on va-

cation (many taking a child with them, or to

loHSyn

their home for a night) and several of the

children went to their own homes or relatives for

a bit of vacation.

iVf

It will be nice when school

starts and everyone is home again and life re-

HELPERS:

"Right nox.r we are blessed by the pre-

(school for missionary children) In Manila. There

are 8 of them, 6 high school students and 2

teachers.

HBH MBBliBB

'.jW

They hold a mlnl-VBS, spend time play-

HH

Ing and singing with the kids, and do manual

labor.

They have cleaned the store room and

HH

sorted all the clotb"s and will begin painting

our out buildings (they are paying for some of

the paint. . .PTL.)"

"We are also at this time blessed by the presence

^Irst:

-Tody (Judv) - then and now

a new 11f-^ In tbi^ Home

of Michele Rudislll from Grants Pass, OR,

Now:

a new life in the Lord

Slie Is

Baptised

tins summer

a student nurse at Seattle pacific University and is here for 3 months as an intern.

We

ask your prayers for her as she adjusts to the culture and heat of the Philippines, life
among 69 children, and as she seeks to serve the Lord and these children and look for the
future.
Next week we will have Michelle Moore here for a few days. She Is also a student

(education) and has just come to visit the Philippines and see what the Lord might have
for her here."

"We have been praying for a book-keeper, social worker, and person(s) to take our place
when we go on furlough in 1986, and someone to continue the work that Joy Collins was
doing. It appears that these needs are being met. Please pray with us as we choose and

teach these the Lord is sending, " Our hearts fill with praise that again the Lord has
heard our prayers and is supplying our needs."

SCHOOL AGAIN:

"It is now time for school to begin again and thus time for uniforms.

Praise the Lord that out of 16 girls, only 2 shirts have to be made, and among all 30 in

elementary school and kindergarten there were enough white T-shirts to fit everyone. Even
though the children are growing, there is enough to go around. Thank you to all of you
who have given T-shirts or the money to purchase them.

Some of them will not be usable

next year and will have to be replaced, but we are thankful to the Lord that they are
sufficient for now. We have one in Seminary, 3 in high school, H boys and 9 girls in
elementary, and an evenly divided 10 in kindergarten. Please pray for our children as
they begin another school year, that they will stand strong in the love and faith and

Word of our Lord as they mix with the people and temptations of the world (such as being
encouraged to cheat). Our children are normal and feel the pull of Satan and his workers.
We ask your prayers for them to follow the ways of the Lord and be shining lights for Him
in all they say and do, and ask prayers for Bert and me and the rest of the staff as we
lead and teach these children in the Lord."

and VHS for the Home.

With that and

Modesto the gardener, and children with Papaya

some other monies designated for

harvest from trees Joy Collins planted.
Christmas gifts, and a little extra,
we purchased a TV and VHS player.
We can see this as a blessing as we can provide wholesome entertainment and learning
opportunities for the children (so much better than the movies the older children want to

view for relaxation and entertainment). If anyone has a VHS and could record spiritual,
educational, or other programs (sports, documentaries, etc.), we would be very thankful.

Already the children's horizons have been expanded as they leam more about the world
than they can know living in the province.

A special "thank you" to those who made it

possible.

"We thank the Lord that Jordan continues to grow and be healthy.

He is always amazing us,

as most of our children are way behind in development because of mal-nourishment, and
also he is advanced in many ways. 'Thank you' to you who are praying for him also."

"We pray the Lord's blessings on you as you pray and give to make this work possible.
all we say and do bring praise to the Lord.

Thank you all again so much for making it

possible for us to help these children and teach them of the Lord's love for them."
Mary and Bert love to hear from you. Their address is on the first page.

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CENTRAL CHURCH OF CHRIST

SOUTH OAKnALE

MEDFORD, OREGON

M/M Bert Bureros

P.

97501

0.

Box ^9

Aparri, Cagayan 1118

OCTOBER 25, 1985

Philippines

We have such exciting MESSAGES FROM MARY AND BERT to share with you! Mary says "As I look

back on the last three months all I can do is praise the Lord and thank Him for supplving
our every need, and praise Him for you wonderful partners that trust Him and allow Hlin to

use you to help us. Without your prayers and financial help (and all the boxes of clothes,
plastic pants, bibs, etc.) we would never make it. We praise Him for giving us the health
and strength and the good staff we have, also."

THE FAMILY GROWS!

They say "We always seem to grow in leaps and bounds. At last count we

to go to school.

They are from one family and live in their own little house but eat with

had 82 children, plus Jordan. Three of those children are Negrito children we are helping
us and we pay their schooling.

This is an experiment in how we can help these special

If anyone would like "to make a special gift to help cover their costs, we would

people.

praise the Lord."

"Three more of the children are from Cebu and are here with their mother, who works here.
She was in desperate need and we were the ones who could help. The eldest, 12 years old,
and youngest, 9, are both mentally retarded, but teachable. They are in our kindergarten.
other, Aaron, 11, is in 5th grade and a great help in caring for his brothers."
^ came at 1 1/2 months, an illegitimate baby. He is growing fast and handsome. Next

came another Gilbert, 11 days old. He is also illegitimate. He weighed about 4 1/2 lbs.,
but Is gaining nicely. Gilbert has a hare lip and cleft palate, but will be a very handsome
boy when the surgery is done.

The mother was just going to throw him out, but then was in

formed of the Home so sent him here.

Praise the Lord that we were here to save that little

life."

"Four-year old Hike is another Cerebral Palsy case, but one that will be able to walk. He
has improved a lot already in the few weeks he has been here. It appears that he may he
very hard of hearing so we will have to have him testedand pray that he will he able to
hear.

Mike's mother died about a year ago and he has needed attention."

"On Sept. 24 Jocelyn (8 lbs.) and Jonalyn (6 lbs.), three-month twin girls arrived, small but

healthy. This was a problem of poverty and the mother could not nurse them enough. We are
thankful to get them now while they are still healthy instead of in a few weeks or months
when they would be severe malnourishment cases. They are pretty little girls (and we needed
them because all our little girls are 1 year old or older).

"On the 26th of Sept. Ian arrived, a happy, healthy 5-month old.

His mother just had

cataract surgery (34 years old) and the father (79 years old) could not care for him or
support all the children." _

SPECIAL HELPERS It was an exciting time at the end of August when Mary went to Manila for
the departure of Michele Rudisill, intern for the summer,
and to meet Ernest and Veda Hondrick from Keno, OR, who
had come to replace Mary and Bert when they go on furlough
next May. Mary asks "Please keep them in your prayers as
also as we teach them.

The children have missed their

Lola Joy (Joy Collins) and are happy to have another Lola

"While Michele was here she helped a lot in teaching some

of our handicapped and learning-disabled children.

They

greatly improved with her time and attention. James, our

better in school; and Maureen, deaf and with cataracts,

'lElff
it

her help, and to the Redwood Church in Grants Pass, OR,

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"We have had another Timothy Team from Faith Academy in

Manila (children of missionaries in Thailand and

Indonesia) come to work and help us. They bought paint

and painted our water tower-shop building, so we look ver>'

beautiful.

The Bureros Family

Family and
and

intern Michele
Michele Pudisill
Pudisill
intern

All we need is a fresh coat on the Home building."

MAUREEN CAN SEE!!! Last Sept. 16 Maureen, age 12, deaf and almost totally blind, had her

first cataract surgery and is now fitted with glasses.

How thrilling to read "^That a joy it

was to watch Maureen when she put her glasses on for the first time. She just smiled and
smiled and went around looking at everything. She waved her hands, quite a distance from
her face and lower, and saw them. She looked at the chickens, the locks, her shadow

(waving her arms back and forth) and today she watched TV, smiling all the time.
the babies, and now she can see them to hold them and watch them.

She loves

She still cannot see

normally, but better than before. She has another surgery scheduled in January. The cost
of the surgery was $620,00 (including fare and lodging in Manila). We praise the Lord that

the Redwood Church in Grants Pass, through Michele, paid $200.00 We know the Lord through
His people will provide the balance. How we thank the Lord for giving man the knowledge and
ability to perform such surgeries and for guiding the Dr. He said this was one of his most
successful cataract surgeries on a child.

SUGGESTION;

Since ic is apparent that Mary and Bert have several children who will have big

medical needs in order to function successfully, perhaps some would be interested in start
ing a special medical fund for these exceptional needs (deaf, blind. Cerebral Palsy, hare

lip, cleft palate), A part of the expense involved here is travel to Manila to specialists
and surgeons and lodging while there, "Everyday" needs are met in the regular budget and in
the Home area. It is very difficult to meet tlie extraordinary expenses out of the monthly
budgetin fact, with so many more children, impossible,

PRAISES AND OPPORTUNITIES;

"How we praise the Lord for supplying our needs!

With this great

increase in number our expenses have also greatly increased (it is amazing how fast 20
babies can go through a can of formula). There have been times we wondered what we would
eat the next day, but the Lord has always provided, as He has promised in His Word, We
were blessed by 6 big boxes of sandwich cookies, providing snacks for several weeks (which
we had no budget for.) We don't even know the person who sent them, A business ladv in

Aparri (non-Christian) gave a sack of rice (enough for 5 days), two chickens, and some pork.
We received monies from some of the students at Faith Academy in Manila (a result of the

Timothy Team) and in many other ways the Lord has provided.

We praise Him for each of you

and your part also in helping us give a home and love and the love of Christ to these
children."

"There are several things that we need that maybe some of you can help us with.

We always

need plastic pants and bibs. We could also use ciiildren's glass frames, since many of our
children need glasses. We could use more magazine pictures of animals, houses, families
(and extended families), flowers, the different food groups as well as any foods, doi-tors,
etc., waterfalls, volcanoes, different sports and exercise activiti.^s,
-appreciate the pictures sor.t -before, but the supply is geCLing chiu."-

"Because of the increase in the number of children we need to

purchase more blankets (about $2.20 each) and dinnerware.

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We

would also like to ask that you continue to pray for the
needed funds to purchase and Install a submersible pump.
The children and staff at Winema Junior Camp gave us a great

'1
I

start on this, but we still need around $1,000 for that

m'Hy

project.

H'imrk

Our original pump just cannot keep up with the

present demand. If anyone would like to support or

sponsor a child, we have plenty available.

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Full cost is

N>.

$50.00 per month, but any amount is appreciated."

PRAYER NEEDS: The social worker who was handling the adoption
case of Dolores was killed a couple weeks ago in a car
accident. We ask your continued prayers to hold this case
up before the Lord so tnat Dolores cciii get iiie help she tieeus*

"We ask your prayers also as we prepare for furlough.

Sid

We

will be needing travel funds, so x-/e do not take^v^way from the

funds needed for the Home. Also a car to use, and a car
seat for Jordan. The forwarding agents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob
Pruitt, will be making the travel and speaking schedule.

Again we thank all of you for your part in the Lord's work
here. How we praise Him each day as we see Him work in our
lives, both for physical needs and spiritual. We rejoiced

ng tie (.hi drt.n

t e

ptimp witn c u.ie is r.o v.iter

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recently when two young neighbor ladies came forward and

accepted Christ as their Savior and were baptized. We pray that all of our children will
make this step and that each will be a bright light for the Lord. Thank you for helping us
help these children have life and new life in Christ,"
CENTRAL CHURCH OF CHRIST

1440 S.

NON-FFOFTT ORG.

OAKDALE 773-3144

U.S.

POSTAGF PAID

MEDFORD, OK 97501

PERMIT NO.

MISSIONS DEPARTMENT

MEDFORD, OREGON

Horizons Magazine
Missions Services
Box 2427

roK;iUe. TN 37901

561

Forwarding Agents:
M/M Bob Pruitt

CENTRAL CHURCH OF CHRIST

lAAO SOUTH OAKPALE

278A S. River Road

MEDFORD, OREGON 97501

OCTOBER 25, 1985

Grants Pass, OR 97527

M/M Bert Bureros

P.

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Box A9

Aparrl, Cagayan 1118

Philippines

We have such exciting MESSAGES FROM MARY AND BERT to share with you!

Mary says "As I look

back on the last three nionths all I can do is praise the Lord and thank Him for supplying
our every need, and praise Him for you wonderful partners that trust Him and allow Hiin to

use you to help us. Without your prayers and financial help (and all the boxes of clothes,
plastic pants, bibs, etc.) we would never make it. We praise Him for giving us the health
and strength and the good staff we have, also."

THE FAMILY GROWS!

They say "We always seem to grow in leaps and bounds.

At last count we

had 82 children, plus Jordan. Three of those children are Negrito children we are helping
to go to school.

They are from one family and live in their own little house but eat with

us and we pay their schooling. This is an experiment in how we can help these special
people. If anyone would like to make a special gift to help cover their costs, we would
praise the Lord."

"Three more of the children are from Cebu and are here with their mother, who works here.
She was in desperate need and we were the ones who could help. The eldest, 12 years old,
and youngest, 9, are both mentally retarded, but teachable. They are in our kindergarten,

^e other, Aaron, 11, is in 5th grade and a great help in caring for.his brothers."

came at 1 1/2 months, an illegitimate baby. He is growing fast and handsome. Next
came another Gilbert, 11 days old. He is also illegitimate. He weighed about 4 1/2 lbs.,

but is gaining nicely. Gilbert has a hare lip and cleft oalate, but will be a very handsome
boy when the surgery is done. The mother was just going to throw him out, but then was In
formed of the Home so sent him here.

Praise the Lord that we were here to save that little

life."

"Four-year old Mike is another Cerebral Palsy case,fbut one that will be able to walk. He

has improved a lot already in the few weeks he has been here. It appears that he may be
very hard of hearing so we will have to have him testedand pray that he will he able to
hear. Mike's mother
On Sept. 24 Jocelyn
healthy. This was a
thankful to get them

died about a year ago and he has needed attention."

(8 lbs.) and Jonalyn (6 lbs.), three-month twin girls arrived, small but
problem of poverty and the mother could not nurse them enough. We are
now while they are still healthy instead of in a few weeks or months

when they would be severe malnourishment cases.

They are pretty little girls (and we needed

them because all our little girls are 1 year old or older).

"On the 26th of Sept. Ian arrived, a happy, healthy 5-raonth old.

His mother just had

cataract surgery (34 years old) and the father (79 years old) could not care for him or
support all the children."

SUGGESTION:

Since it is apparent that Mary and Bert have several children who will have big

medical needs in order to function successfully, perhaps some would be Interested in start

ing a special medical fund for these exceptional needs (deaf, blind. Cerebral Palsy, hare
lip, cleft palate). A part of the expense involved here is travel to Manila to specialists
and surgeons and lodging while there. "Everyday" needs are met in the regular budget and in
the Home area. It is very difficult to meet the extraordinary expenses out of Che monthly
budgetin fact, with so many more children, impossible.

PRAISES AND OPPORTUNITIES; "How we praise the Lord for supplying our needs! With this great
increase in number our expenses have also greatly increased (it is amazing how fast 20
babies can go through a can of formula). There have been times we wondered what we would
eat the next day, but the Lord has always provided, as He has promised in His Word.

We

were blessed by 6 big boxes of sandwich cookies, providing snacks for several weeks (which
we had no budget for.) We don't even know the person who sent them, A business ladv in
Aparrl (non-Christian) gave a sack of rice (enough for 5 days), two chickens, and some pork.
We received monies from some of the students at Faith Academy In Manila (a result of the
Timothy Team) and in many other ways the Lord has provided. We praise Him for each of you
and your part also in helping us give a home and love and Che love of Christ Co these
children."

"There are several things that we need that maybe some of you can help us with."
need plastic pants and bibs.
children need glasses.

We could use more magazine pictures of animals, houses, families

(and extended families), flowers, the different food groups as well

any foods, doi-tors,

etc., waterfalls, volcanoes, different sports and exercise activLti^s, i^cc.

appreciate the pictures sor.t before, but the supply is geCLlng thiu."
"Because of the increase in the number of children we need to

purchase more blankets (about $2.20 each) and dinnerware. We

would also like to ask that you continue to pray for the
needed funds to purchase and install a submersible pump.
The children and staff at Winema Junior Camp gave us a great
start on this, but we still need around $1,000 for that
project. Our original pump just cannot keep up with the
present demand. If anyone would like to support or
sponsor a child, we have plenty available. Full cost is

$50.00 per month, but any amount is appreciated."

PRAYER NEEDS: The social worker who was handling the adoption
case of Dolores was killed a couple weeks ago in a car
arr-ident.

We

We always

We could also use children's glass frames, since many of our

ask vour continued nravers to l^old this case

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