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BELGIUM

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CHRIST

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Vol. XIII, No. 1

Jan. - June, 1983

THREE-FOLD INDIAN MINISTRY

Firstly, we came to India to fill in for Weesners while they were on furlough. Though we didn't know much about their Hope
Rehabilitation Center it was felt Henki, with some mechanical abilities, would be able to help in various ways during
Weesners' absence. We immediately fell in love with the fellows of the Center and became involved in various ways! The boys
receive training in the Center building (photo 1) (both theory and practical if they've not already had it) and are able to use
different machines, together filling contracts to help earn a living.
Being handicapped in various ways, some are less able than others,

but each has his indispensable function and are found happily filling
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them, we have observed. We have shared with them through family

problems, death, sickness, power failures, slack in production, and in

so many other ways.

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Hope
Rehabilitation

Henki started by giving the morning devotions every morning

(workdays) but when he was asked to help with preacher's training,

Center.

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arranged to let others who had led in these studies before our arrival to
continue two days a week so he could help there also. Strategic World

Evangelism, directed by Leonard Thompson, is but a few miles away

in the Kilipuk Garden area of Madras. Here in the upstairs portion

(photo) of the building are found his recording studio for radio broadcasts and

Bible (Correspondence courses, plus the classroom and boarding facilities for

the Madras School of Evangelism (preacher's training). The David Rees

Memorial library of the school is also squeezed in with the office area, so
facilities are meager. Mary Esther helped out some in the library as she'd had
lots of experience along that line both in high school (back in Woodstock,

India!) and college while attending Lincoln Christian College. Henki spent
many hours preparing class notes, (that his "personal secretary" typed) so it
was a joint effort and enjoyed ministry. It was especially a joy to get to know
the four students though the time was short, just being with them this one
semester. Exams are finished and the summer break has begun. We wish each
one Godspeed, and hope our efforts will help them be mighty servants for the
Lord wherever He will place them!

Folks

at

the Center.

Some of the

handicapped boys, superintendent, and

other workers.

Lastly but not least of course, was our ministry with the local
congregation, the Anna Nagar Church. Weesners were also
members here and it is within walking distance of their home
so was a "natural" place for us to attend and get involved.
Leonard is also minister with this congregation so we've been
working with him in several ways. Not only have we attended
quite regularly, the boys especially enjoyed the Sunday School
classes, and Mary Esther everything in her mother-tongue, but

also Henki has preached several times. We also got quite

involved with their V.B.S. program the firstof May. Leonard's
van (an Indian cousin; of the Tata-Mercedes-Benz company;
facing in foreground of photo with raised roof) and ours stand
ready to take various ones home after the morning of activities!

(photo) Several of the boys from the center, though actually

older than the others, eagerly joined in also. They are mostly
Hindi, so we hope and pray they may be influenced for the Lord
through this and other efforts. This is also the congregation
that William and Jean Roland (Mary Esther's parents)
attended when they were living in Madras-small world, isn't
it! We've gotten to know and love many of this group and will
indeed miss them when it comes time to leave. Our family in
Christ just keeps on growing, and we'd have it no other way!

The theme of the V.B.S. week was "Rivers of Life" and with the

drought in and around Madras it was refreshing to put the

emphasis on spiritual, eternal water, rising above the physical
needs and suffering of the past months. It was a lovely week,
different in ways from the traditional U.S. - V.B.S.'s but we got
Strategic World Evangelism.

some new ideas on how it can be done!

Children holding theme song.

I thirsted in a barren
land of sin and shame

And nothing satisfying there

I found,
But to the Blessed Cross of

Christ one day I came

Where springs of living water

did abound!

Drinking at the springs of

living water,
Happy now am I
My soul they satisfy
Drinking at the springs of living water,
O wonderful and bountiful supply!

Two vans at Anna Nagar Church

after V.B.S. session.

WHITE FACES AMONG THE BLACK!

Coming to South India makes our white-skinned faces even stand out more than ever. Farther north folks are considerably
fairer, but down here they are almost literally b-l-a-c-kl And what does our white face mean to the Indians? We have discovered
several reactions:

--IGNORANCE:-- We surely didn't know much about the area so we could easily be fooled, some must have thought.
Especially getting around in the city by "auto rikshaw" (an open, three-wheel scooter vehicle used as a taxi, but lots

cheaper!). The drivers thought they could get more fare out of these white faces. Fortunately it didn't take long to know
our way around and keep them from taking detours and longer trips so they'd get more out of us. Later we also learned to
use the public bus services, also much more economical.

"MONEY BAGS" Thinking we weretourists, and knowing tourists always are rolling in money,shop keepers alwayshiked
prices up. Wehad to learn quickly that prices quoted to us usually were two or three times the normal going price, and begin
to bargain. Or even better, send our darker friends to shop for us and avoid the hassle!

anxious to visit with the whole family in our

home, and came several times. Excitedly they

shared experiences of witnessing in villages where the gospel had never been heard. It almost seems impossible, but others
have testified to similar experiences and such places. Another time they sat and sang spiritual songs with us and the college
boys who were also visiting at the time. Once they prevailed upon us to visit them in their home so we could meet their family!
They were certainly "given to hospitality" and after serving cold drinks, cookies, and cake, insisted on butchering one of their
three chickens to send home with us! In order to get their picture we had to go to their "back patio" or the whole village area
wniilH bflvp siiHHpnIy hppn in their family! They all live in a small, two room house, with a porch, and the "patio" out back!
Though you cannot see them very well, we'll introduce you to them, from left to right:
Pastor Samuel (father); our son James; Jacquline; Spurgeon (the eldest and only son); Ebenezer and Jebba (Tamil for
prayer) the two youngest girls in front: Bathma (mother); Jammima (we were informed is also one of Job's daughter's
names!); and Freeda (that happens to mean peace in Dutch!); and Mary Esther.
We hope you'll pray for Pastor Samuel and his family, the boys at the College, and others like them who are content to live in
very simple conditions and spread the gospel as funds and opportunities arise!

HOW DO YOU LIKE INDIA?

It seems like wherever we go to visit another country "How do you like it?" is about the first question asked, even if you've only
been there 10 minutes! It is indeed very different in India from the United States or Belgium, but we have adjusted fast, and are
enjoying many things about this ancient, yet modern country!

The street scene (photo) shows what is typical in cities and

villages alike: living outside, simple, slow, and easy!
Cows, cyclists, pedestrians amble along beside or over the
streets. Trucks, ox-carts, and other vehicles park or camp
along the side of the road for the night. Tea stalls and hot
food stands line up at busy sections; like here near a bus
stop, to serve hungry and thirsty people. There always
seems to be plenty! "Auto-rikshaw" drivers rest in the
shade of a tree hoping someone will want to be brought
someplace. So as you travel along, there is never a dull
moment: you must watch where you are going and are
entertained in watching what's going on!

Boys in Indian clothes in front of our

Staes^or ^It'isalsofascinating
Tamil popular hits, especially our teenage
son!

Missing out on schooling they have had two months of tutoring with a Pharisee teacher. She did an excellent job coaching
them in English reading and writing, and maths which they should always be able to use in the future. And, of course, so many
of their experiences the last few months could never have been learned in a classroom. We just trust the Lord will help them
make the needed adjustments when they enter school again in September.

NEWS FROM CHRISTIANS IN BELGIUM:-During our stay in India we have had several letters from different ones of the Christians of Maasmechelen. Gleanings from
these give lots of good-news to be shared with yuu in the States, to assure you also thatOod continually blesses and guides this
group.

Shortly after our absence we had word that some of the men, who, while we were there, did not lead in any of the services, are
now doing it! For instance we've been told Harry Goyens has lead the communion meditation and is blossoming in other
ways.

Several of the Christians provided addresses of friends and relatives, who they hoped would be won to Christ, to the editor of
the monthly church paper. Alex Beckers wrote later that some were offended with the straightforward articles and asked no
longer to receive them! Copies have been sent to us, and we have appreciated the sound teaching and truthfulness; and the
efforts of those helping to prepare this paper "The Good News." Alex spends much time editing and mailing this, for which we
are truly grateful, and know the Lord is blessing and will multiply His kingdom through these efforts.
It is also good to know the morning and evening Bible studies continue in our absence, as well as the services in the Cultural

Center. Efforts have again been made, but unfruitfully, to purchase other property that could be used for services. Be praying
the Christians will be patient in this, and be led of God to the most useful place for their needs and purposes. They have been
trying for about three years now, all to no avail!

Also we had good news about the Sunday school. We were a bit fearful this would peter out, as interest seemed to be dwindling
while we were still there. Our absence seems to have been just what was needed! Now there are five ladies helping teach, each
taking a turn a week, so there are none of them burdened heavily! Supplies have been provided by funds from the church
budget, and other gifts have been made to help in this project by various members. Songs to be taught have been recorded for
the use of the teachers, and meetings attended to help better their teaching abilities! We certainly rejoice in this news.
The Italians of the congregation and area have also had another of their gatherings. This time it was in the home of Dennis
and Linda Messimer in Beringen, just north of Maasmechelen. Guy and Thelma Mayfield were also present. Brother
Vincenzo Petronelli, whom the congregation is also supporting as a missionary, was there from France. He travels through

various European countries to encourage Italian families scattered and without congregations with whom to worship.
Through him one of our own families now moved to Riccione, Italy also receives fellowship and encouragement. We've also
heard they continue faithfully holding the Lord's supper each Sunday just the two of them. Hopefully through Petronelli's
efforts and their own witnessing, others may be added to the Lord's church, encouraging Martini's even more!
Men of the congregation have also again been involved with physical labor at the campgrounds in Sol waster, Belgium. These
are owned by the non-instrumental churches in Holland, and several of our children also attend their different sessions. They
have been trying to build sleeping cabins, and the Genk and Maasmechelen men have helped with the brick-laying and will
probably begin with roof-making soon.
News of Genk must also be included here, as they have decided to be directly involved with our mission efforts. After getting to
India they wrote saying they plan to support us with 10% of their offerings. The first gift received we used to buy
'remembrance' Bibles for the boys of the Center as going away presents. Some are not as yet Christians so we surely hope His
word will work mightily even after we've left these precious ones we've been allowed to serve and teach.

Just a bit of personal news from both the Genk and Maasmechelen groups: Henki's mother had much trouble with arthritis in

her legs and had to have 6weeks bedrest. Ofcourse thatbrougjl tsome anxiety to us, and inconvenienceto her, who isso active

in the church and many other ways. God has been gracious and she is much better, but writes she will always have to rest and

slowdown her pace of life considerably. Henki's youngerbrotjier,whowas married last summer, and his wife are expecting

their first child which, ofcourse, wasgood news. In the Maaslmechelen group thereare wedding bells ringing. Jean Pierre
Verstappen and Eva Maria Guerra (who'd been immersed in Las Palmers last summer by her brother-in-law on vacation

there)plan to join their lives together, just before her parentsjreturnto the islands. We hopewe'llbebackin timetoget in on

this happy occasion, and to greet the babies to be born to several of the young couples of the Maasmechelen congregation!

A-N-D ~ the best news of all! The evangelistic efforts of the congregation have brought fruit for the kingdom. The most recent
news has been that a young couple has been converted from! Catholicism to be obedient to Christ. MARCEL and SONJA

SCHOBBEN were immersed in the Genk church, but we don't know the date or have any details of their conversion. Rejoice
with us in this wonderful news and hopefully we'll be able to include more at a later date.

From the looks of it, through the eyes of members in their correspondence, our absence from the Maasmechelen congregation
has brought mostly good in individual and group growth. Aj we look for another place of service, hoping to begin another
congregation, we hope God's blessings andguidance will continue on these Christians so news of their witness may be heard
throughout the world encouraging one and all!!

SPECIAL PRA^ ER REQUESTS

Due to a three year failure of monsoon rains, the entire state of Tamil Nadu, and particularly Madras is having a
drought. The water and electric situation have become very ritical. Please pray with Christians ofIndia that God will
send relief, as a miracle is the only way for healing of th land in such a time of crisis!

MAY WE SUGGEST you have this, and other such news items from missionaries posted on the bulletin board,

printed in the church paper, !

oi| read during a gathering...?

Much time, effort, and money are put into preparing such mail to better inform supporters, provide you with prayer

requests, strengthen you in your Christian life, build up thje body of Christ, as well as thank you for standing behind
us.

Help us be better stewards when thrift is a must for all!!! <5od bless you as we labor together in the Lord's Vineyard
until His return.

T'

APOLOGY:
Careful instructions were left with friends to forward mail senjt to our Belgian address during our absence. Packets were
numbered and fortunately to our knowledge, all arrived safely ~ ALL BUT ONE that is! "ITiat was the one containing
Christmas mail. How sorry we are they went astray. Probably s,bme Indian post-man has enjoyed them, anyhow. So...if you

sent us greetings this year, please don't be upset at us not acl|tnowledging it. We didn't receive any, but thank youall, our

unknown givers with a HEARTY THANK YOU. Here's hoping we'll have better service next Christmas season, the Lord

willing. Maybe we'll be settled enough by then to get greetiijigs off to you as well, which wasn't the case this year while
traveling to India!

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BELGIUM FOR CHRIST was written by Mary Esther Boonaerts, edited and mailed by the Melvin Rollers, and
printed by Mission Services Association, Knoxville. Tennessee. It is distributed to inform and encourage support of
the work being done in Belgium for Christ by the Henki Boonaerts family. All funds made payable to Medaryville
Christian Church, designated to Boonaerts work, are tax deductible.

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July-December 1983

Vol. XIII No. 2

LOOKING BACK
Beginning the writing of this newsletter, I sit in our new kitchen looking out over the empty field across the street from our
apartment on a typical dreary, windy, and rainy autumn day. But today, NOVEMBER 27, is a very special day, as it was just a
year ago today we began our eventful trip to India! My what memories that brings up, and I think even with all the strain,

danger, expense, time and other things involved, we'd be willing to do it again if we saw it were the Lord's leading. Yes,
through the whole experience above all we learned to trust in the Lord more fully, and felt His blessings in so many ways. We
feel it was worth it all, and that our involvement with the Hope Rehabilitation Center duringWeesners' ab8ence,along with the
Madras School of Evangelism and the Anna Nagar Church, and other activities was a "success."

How strange it is indeed, that while giving oneself in service to others for Christ, one is so abundantly blessed. Among
the ways we felt blessed in India was to share in the continual thankfulness and humble attitude of contentment we
experienced. For services we hardly realized we'd rendered, we were thanked many times. And the friendships we made, both
within and without the Kingdom, will always be cherished, though most of the folks we may never see again!
Letters we have received from different ones in India and Pakistan have included comments that also help confirm our

feeling of satisfaction. They almost all include thanks for our friendship and help and knowledge and insight from the lessons
and devotions Henki gave. They assure us of prayers for our ministry here, and many hope to see us again! We'll sum them up
with the words of the Superintendent of the Center, and an elder of the Anna Nagar church, Mr. J.D. Dorai Raj:

"Though your stay was short. . .the impression you have left behind was very, very pleasant, cordial
and affectionate. Mr. Henki, we the staff and students of this center can never forget you and your charming

personality and the useful teaching you gave us during the devotion. Especially I have noticed the great

compassion you had towards the students, your worry when they were sick, your interest in enquiring about
their health and problems."

We hope you too will be assured that our trip to India merited your prayers, concern, and financial support, and you will join
us in thanks to God who made this "many splendid" trip possible. We also want to say THANK YOU to one and all: those we

met and who made our stay in India comfortable, happy, and successful; and supporters whose continual funds helped make
the trip possible.

A special closing note must be added here in connection with this trip to Madras. While we were there, they were
experiencing a drought, and we sent out a plea for Christians to pray for deliverance from the discomforts of this at the hand of
God. Recent letters from folks in Madras joyed us with the news that the rains have broken in sufficient amounts to provide
green growth and coolness once again. We sum it up in the words of t^e lady who came to help with the housework each week.
She is a dear sister in Christ, became a close friend, and wrote in this loving manner; "Ifyou came in this season to Madras you

would be feeling very happy and cool too. We are over our shortage of water." PRAISE GOD with us and folks in Madras, for
this gracious answer to many prayers from around the world, as we know Christians in America and Belgium prayed for this
need also!

NEW HOME -

NEW MINISTRY

Beginning July 7 we started living in Genk again, after 12 years in the Maas river valley area. Upon returning from our
service in India, we moved in temporarily with Henki's mother until we could find a home. We thought we would be moving to
Brussels to begin a new work there with a family immersed as a result of the Maasmechelen work. But when Henki

(wonderfully, and speedily recovered-see article: "Last days in India.") went to Brussels, he found the house had beensold.
Though he looked around some more in the area, he found nothing he felt suitable for our needs.
We had several ideas of other places to try, each with different possibilities of service, within about a 50-mile radius of
Maasmechelen. We prayed and trusted God would lead us, indicating what He wanted of us during this next phase of our work

in Belgium. Within 8 days Henki found the apartment we now rent, much cheaper than other places and with several other
advantages, including having a Christian landlord! We were amazed at such smooth and quick resettlement and are truly
praising God for His grace.

Since there is already a congregation here in Henki's home town of Genk, we felt we'd not be starting a new work as in
Boorsem. Instead of being involved with just one congregation, as in Maasmechelen, we are to be serving more flexibly. We
feel led to encourage weaker Christians wherever we find them. So far this includes visiting those less regular in church
attendance, helping in whatever way possible to encourage them in steadfastness and faithfulness. Through the years many
have been immersed, but fallen into weakness so there are plenty to whom we can minister in this way.

Then, as we already began to find ourselves involved while still in Maasmechelen, there are "isolated Christians" who need
special attention and encouragement. These are families hving away from any congregation, whom we hope by working with,
we will be able to encourage to steadfastness also. Of course, we also hope in these places to engage in evangelism, so in time

others may begin to worship with these pockets of Christians, so they will have local, regular fellowship, as the Lord blesses
and prospers our efforts.

Having such a flexible ministry, moving around between several groups we also hope to strengthen the bond of love and fel
lowship between various groups. Too often there is a spirit of separatism and partisanship between groups and individuals
which surely wasn't the intention of Christ, as clearly seen in His teachings and example. Hopefully as we move around
among the Dutch-speaking groups in Belgium and Holland we can encourage them to gather with one another so they'll be
strengthened to realize they aren't just small, isolated groups, but part of the great, wonderful family of God as His born-again
children!

It goes without saying, we are also still involved in evangelism, whenever the opportunity arises. We still have our Jule
Miller slide studies to be used in this, and witness to those without Christ of the change He can and has made. Since we are
living close to Maasmechelen, we also worship with them and are involved in their activities regularly, though in a more
flexible way. Our schedule is very irregular and it involves a lot of traveling, but we feel it is God's leading, and have already
been blessed with satisfaction of "results" and "success" in this new ministry of ENCOURAGEMENT.
Because of the financial bind that is causing so many inconveniences and adjustments, we too are being affected. Some of

our supporters have had to discontinue support, others substantially decreased their giving. The fluctuating dollar value and

NEW LIFE IN CHRIST

"Beginning" seems tobethefirstword ofevery article in thii^j^letter sofar! Here we areat theend ofNovember, about to
begin a newmonth- thelast ofthis year. Thenw^, 11 BEGIN a tow year! It doesn'tseem possible that 1983 is almostended and

1984 is tobe welcomed. With thj&beginning ofa'ltpw yeSf there areusually many new beginnings, resolutions andplans. We
hope themost important things in 1983 were brought fp a succfiEfesfufcompletion in your life andtheLord will give you insight
and strength in all new beginnings,of 1984. A\spe'Cia^ THAj^ KS and salute to all who completed, with much sacrifice and
struggle on the part of many, that promised or decided to bb given in support of the mission work here in Belgium. . . or
wherever the Lord may direct us! Yours will be blessings and satisfaction of doing God's will, we are certain.

And God is indeed a God of changes and new beginnings, most powerfully and profoundly seen in the beginning of a new
spiritual life after the new birth in Christ. While we were in Madras, three were added to His body at the Anna NagarChurch.

Duringourabsence, three werealsoimmersedat the Maasmechelen congregation, to bring the newlife. Sincewe'vebeenback,
we've seen a dear old lady also decide to begin-again in a way more pleasing to God. How we hope each congregation, each
member of these congregations, indeed each member of Christ's universal body may continue to be found faithful in
proclaiming this wonderful message of new life, beginning again in Christ.

At a recent gathering with the Genk congregationthe message was about the old and newman and howChrist can bring
changes according to His will. We'd like to share some of this message with the hopes it will encourage you to know Christians

in Belgium areproclaiming this message ofnew beginnings iind trying toput it topractice intheir lives. This message was
delivered in Dutch so translation is sometimes hard, but we'hope you getthe main message. The middle-aged man. Evert
Wijman, who brought the message, is not an ordained minister, or even an elder or deacon of the congregation. He's had no
special training to preach, but has the training of Christ andiyears of experience living and growing with His Savior. Please
pray for him and other Christians like him where workers are few while the harvest and need is great.

The Lord Jesus taught us, and demonstrated also, that

by humility we can have victory over irritation and
touchiness. He said in Matt. - 4:38, 39: "You have heard
that is was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' But I tell
you. Do not resist an evil person." Touchiness or
peevishness is the resistance and opposition we feel
coming up in us if one thing or another comes in conflict
with the selfish will of our fallen nature, the "old Man."
Only the "old man" reacts in this manner. The "new man"
that has the same nature as the Lord Jesus, doesn't find it
in the least important to protect or defend himself, as does
the "old man."

Annoyance and exasperation come from our self-will,

that self-centered "I" that raises itself up and places itself
in the place of God. And this precarious place naturally
must be scrupulously and jealously guarded.

Grumpy, bad temper and resistance are equally quick

and deadly as the bite of a poisonous snake. Nothing can
better illustrate our selfish piqued reactions than the bite
of a snake. Sooner or later they will kill us. Only the
uncrucified "old man" allows such pettiness. The "new
man" instead "has put on the new self, which is being
renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator." (Col.
3:10 NIV)

There was never even the slightest resistance in Jesus

our Savior, although "He was despised and rejected by
men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering," and
all else prophesied in Isa. 53:3-7 and fulfilled in the life

written about in the gospel accounts. Yet He could say:

"Do you think I cannot call twelve legions of angels?"
(Matt. 26:53 NIV)
If the Lord Jesus had felt even fleeting hate towards His

enemies, like that so often demonstrated among His

followers in relation to each other, there would have been
no restitution for our sins or forgiveness. And, as long as
grudges and resentment and cranky displeasure and

People that are so touchy are to be lamented, because

they are slaves, imprisoned by their own SELF, that is
blind, unreasonable, unthinking, and without grace and
mercy. Through their querulous, discriminating spirit and
resistance many others have also been made slaves to

Satan. Considering this fact it can be easily said that

whenever such peevishness is allowed in one's heart, in
whatever amount hereby one is giving a foothold to the
devil. Eph. 4:26 has this to say about that: " 'In your
anger do not sin:' Do not let the sun go down while you are
still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold."
The body also suffers from these evil reactions. Hereby
the nerves are terribly tormented so nervous breakdowns
develop;

arteriosclerosis and obstructions in the blood

circulation arise.

Many other physical and mental

sicknesses are caused by pettishness. Most of the

psychiatrists realize the bad results that revenge brings to
the mind and nervous system: but few of them know the
Biblical remedy.

The only healing for this sickness of touchiness and

peevishness or irritations is to accept people and

circumstances as they are. This can only be realized if we
submit ourselves to God, as did Jesus on the cross when he

demonstrated, "Father, not my will, but yours!" Pettiness

can be controlled, conquered by subjection. If we submit
ourselves then we lay off the "old man" and put on the
"new man". That's the beauty ofthe words in Eph. 4:22-24,

"You were taught, with regard toyourformer way of life, to

put off your old self, which IS being corrupted by deceitful
desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and
to put on the new self, created to be like God in true
righteousness and holiness." With this new attitude and

action we will be able to fulfill the words ofMatt. 5:39: "Do

not resist an evil person." That is the only way to escape
the egotistical pettiness that hardens the hearts and
makes thoughts cold, and wants to set God out.

slightest blessing capable offlowing through us to others.

In other words, instead of the old way of action, wherein

was much touchiness and sudden retaliation or resistance,

Revenge is a venomous poison. It is a spirit from hell

hours a day, every day, and 7 days a week. (SeeRom. 8:7;

complaining remain in our heart, there will not be the

that gives no audience to God or entrance to heaven. Just

like the skunk makes its presence known by the repulsive

stink, so growing peevishness produces a spirit of hell fire
and brimstone. This spirit of displeasure and bad temper
is so horrible that it will, in it's own due time, completely
possess a person like other demons!

we now must live a life in submission to God, and that 24

James 4:7)

Since the Lord taught us how to have victory over

irritations and touchiness we can say, "Thanks be to God!
He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
(I Cor. 15:57)

We hope if you have had any troubles withthe cropping upofthe"oldman" oranythingstemming from badtemper and a
complaining attitude, you will BEGIN AGAIN. If you have forsaken your first love (Rev. 2:1-5), remember the height from

which you have fallen and repent! If you hear His voice (Heb.3:7-15), do not harden your hearts, but see to it that noneofyou
has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. Be encouraged with these words so you may not be
hardenend by sin's deceitfulness.

LAST DAYS IN INDIA

Backtracking a little, we'llincludesomenewsabout our last days in India. HenkileftMadras terminating the work at the
Center,on May 20, in an effortto try and sellour van. Hefeltit wasn't very advisableto travel back through Iran after what

we'd experienced on our way over. The rest ofthe family folloW^ to Delhi after Weesners returned, so we could welcome them

backto Madras! At Henki's advice, we leftDelhi since he'd ha^ to goon to Nepal, stillin an effort tosell thecar. (He had to
leave it there, and will probably have to return some other time, if he cannot get it sold. Several men of the Genk and
Maasmechelen congregations areanxious tojoinhim,sothefamily won'tbeaccompanying himprobably. We arewaiting for
God to work out all these details.)

Mary Esther andtheboys went toMussoorie, where Mary Esther hadattended boarding school during herchildhood years.

It was most enjoyable seeing places and even some faces after so many years. The change in temperature was also most
welcome after the heat of the plains.

Returning toDelhi we were finally reunited withHenki, gotflight reservations, andextension for ourvisa-these andmany

other things with special miraculous help from God's hand, but that's too detailed and complicated to include here!
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