The

JAMAICA
E\^GEL
FEBRUARY, 1956

VOLUME 2

NUMBER

"Inasmuch"
Today I felt an urge to share
What God had given me,

With little children, black or brown.

In lands across the sea.

It seemed in spirit I was drawn

Across the waters wild,
And standing, looking up at me,
A

I spied a little child.

little child whose cheeks
brown,

were

A smile shown through his tear;

A friendly feeling warmed my soulSeemed God was standing near.
I heard a kind voice gently say
To me across the sea,
"As you have blessed this little one.
Your blessings carne to me."

"Bible School Growing"

The Sunday School that was begun
at the Boys' Home on the first Sun

day after moving day has nov/ grown

into the beginning of a new congre

gation. Children
bourhood
have

from the neigh

been
faithfully

attending and in

recent weeks we
have begun holding morning worship

services.

Quite a

number of adults

are attending and the little congre

gation is growing.
During Christmas week the chil
dren gave a lovely programme of
songs, recitations, and a manger
scene in costume. Forty-two people
attended the service and enjoyed the
display of talents.
It is our prayer that this group
will grow and that tht children who
come

will

be

real

friends

for

boys to worship God and to grow in

the knowledge of His Word.
are being made now for a
Vacation

Bible -School

to

Plans
Daily

be

"Eddie Paul"

our

little boys as they get older. It is

already an asset to the Home for it
provides a convenient place for the

held

during the Easter holiday. At that

time we hope to make announcement
of a summer camp for children aged
ten to fourteen years.

"Thanks So Much"
It is with deep gratitude that we
express our thanks to all of you who
have helped to supply our needs.
Loving gifts both from America and
Jamaica, and earnest prayers have
helped us through times of real
urgency. God hath providedgive
Him the praise!

Almost three years ago, a precious

little boy was born in the land of

Jamaicaa boy whose cheeks were
brown and whose smile was dear

His mother, for very heart breaking

reasons, deserted the little fellow.

Eddie Paul is worthy of the oppor

tunity that Jamaica Christian Boys'

Home offers him. He needs the love

and security that only a mother and
daddy can give. He deserves, as
every child does to have a chance to
be successful.

As Eddie Paul comes into the

Home we can't promise that he will
grow to be a great man in the eyes

of the world.

But we can, by faith,

trust in the promse of God that if

we, "Train up a child in the way he
should go, he will not depart from
it."

FEBRUARY, 1956

PAGE TWO

THE JAMAICA EVANGEL

Published by
Mr. and Mrs. James Herget,
Half Way Tree P.O., Jamaica, B.W.I.
MISSIONARIES

TO

JAMAICA

AND

MANAGERS OF
JAMAICA CHRISTIAN BOYS' HOME

Over Hill and Dale

Many of you have spoken of your

desire to take a trip with us, into

the country, so put on your hat and
let's go!
The car is packed. In the back
you will find an air mattress, a box
of food, clothes for five days, a jug
of water, a can opener, and an extra
pair of old shoes. In the middle
seat of the station wagon are two
excited children and two pillows.
Daddy and Mommy are in the front.
After prayer for safety, which al
ways precedes our Jamaican jour
neys, we start on the fifty mile drive.

firmly that all growing boys should

When we pass the 33-mile mark, we

scratching our ear, looking at each

"Johnny's Treasure"
Uncle Eddie, from Miami, Florida,
Is one of those kind of men whom
growing boys love, for he believes

have a bicycle.

Christmas, he left the purchasing

choice with Daddy. It takes a lot
of wisdom to know what is best, and
many

times

turn off the main smooth road, and

other

drive

shall we do."

seven

miles

on

"fair"

dirt

Though he provided

for John to have a new bicycle for

and

we

find

wondering,

ourselves

"now

what

road. Then we turn again and drive

another seven miles on a poor road,
up and down two steep mountain.s.
Then we turn again and this time
on a road that isn't really a road.
After ten minutes of jogging and

In the picture above you can see

why we rejoice in having made the
decision we did over purchasing a
good second hand bike. This one
provides not only riding pleasure,
but a means to teach a little boy

pulling in and. out of deep holes, we

come to a big mango tree. This

how to repair and adjust mechani

cal things.
Daddy had to hide a smile when
John looked up Jn sincere innocence
and called for him to come quick.

marks the end to

the drive.

A few friends are here to .-neet us

and we pack the provisions on their

heads. Then we begin a two-mile
hike down a steep mountain side.
The view is glorious! Hundreds of
feet in the dazzling depths below,

He told him he wanted to show him

how to repair the chain on his bike.

Johnny didn't know that as a boy,
Daddy had owned a bike too'

we see tiny lights as they begin to

dot the falling evening shadows.

Finally, after almost an hour, and

after stubbing seven toes, we reach
the little church building. The tri])
is worthwhile for the people are glad
we have come and they are singing
with enthusiasm to let us know.

The

meeting is sweet as our friends in

Jamaica

say,

so

swefet

that

you

hardly notice your aching bad: from

the backless benches.

And the music

helps

from

to

keep

you

thinkinp

about the trip back up the mountain

three hours of church meeting later.
After meeting, Daddy is shown to
his tiny house where he will stay
while he holds the meeting for five
days, and then he bids us goodbye.

It is a long climb up that mountain

but just keep talkmg about some
thing interesting in between puffs
of breath and it won't seem so hard.

We should be back home at least by

one A.M. And if you want to, you
can go again with us Thursday when
we return to bring Daddy home.

"Even Without Shoes"

Recently, Jim held an evangelistic
meeting at Camperdown, Now Cam-

perdown is a lovely spot overlooking

the vast cane fields of Lluidas Vale.

The people are poor but ever

loving and faithful to God.

When

the

invitation

was

so

given

for sinners to come to Christ, an

elderly lady came weeping to the
front and knelt down.

As we knelt

there beside her, she sobbed out her

story.
All of her life she had want

ed to be a Christian but had always

been poor, poor, but yet so proud
that

she

wouldn't

without shoes.

attend

church

Now she no longer

wanted to wait until she could dress

nicely, but as she said, "even with
out shoes I want to be a Christian."

It is a blessed experience to see

these humble country people turn
from their sins and be willing to
obey God in spite of adversity. Pray
for us as we labor with them.

'
'

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PAGE

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THREE

r/untor

VOLUME 5

NUMBER 11

'Little Angel'
Perhaps you remember our taking
libtle Tony into the Home last spring
to help him get well. Tony was a
precious little black baby who was
very sick, and
his
Mother
and
Daddy couldn't get him well. Tony
spent two months with us and grew
quite fat and strong. During this
time the boys learned to love little
Tony and they would rush in from
school each day to see him, hold his
bottle for him, and play with him.
His bright eyes and sweet smile cap
tured

the hearts

of all the

house

hold.

Tony seemed to be quite well for

another

two

montlis

after

he

went

back home and the boys were always

glad to see him at Sunday School.
But late in the summer, Tony grew
sick again. This time he was so ill
that he had to go to the hospital.
Our hearts were all heavy as we bid
goodbye to the "Little angel" as the
boys had named him.
IN

HEAVEN

For seven weeks, Little angei tried

to get well, and then one day the
doctor told use that he had gone to

'Brenda Gardner Herget'

Last August, our little girl was
eleven years old. Brenda is a sister
to two of our boys and came to live
with us a year ago January. Many

be with Jesus during the night.

of you have asked what part Brenda

plays in the story of the Boys' Home,

Tony's Daddy came over to our

house that day to build a little
wooden casket. Far into the night
he worked, sanding and oolishing
the box to make it smooth. Peter,

so we would like to tell you.

In Jamaica there is no adoption
law. That means that people can't
really adopt children, but they can
take fchem and care for them just aa
though they are adopted. Jamaica
is trying to get an adoption law and

with eyes full of tears, cam.e and

asked if we could put a little pillow
in the bottom of the box so that it

when they do, we would like co adopt

Peter, John, and Brenda for our very

would be soft for Tony to lie on.

Vve did, and then lined it with some
lovely
white
material. Then
we
made a dear little sown for Tony

brothers and sister and so we think

it would be real nice to have our

to

w^ear.

Mommy laid Tony tenderly in his

last tiny bed and arranged the
flowers in his hand that the boys
had brought. We were ready then
for Daddy to have the funeial.
It
was a sad train of boys who followed

Daddy and Tony's Daddy to

grave in May Pen Cemetery.

the

own

children.

These

three

are

own little family as the Home grows

big. Don't you think that would be
nice? It may be another year or
two until this happens and that is
all right, for right new we are all
just one big happy family. When we
have twenty boys, it would be im
possible for us to bring them all to
America and so perhaps we can just
bring our own family to visit you.
Brenda is a lovely child.

She can

sew and cook and even bake a cake.

Even though the boys had been

assured that Tony had gone to be
with Jesus, their little hearts ached

The
nicest
thing
about
Brenda
though, is that she is a true Chris

and

all her heart. She loves the little boy,

too, and helps to take care of them.
Brenda goes to Queens School and
is doing well in her work. You see
her above, going to school in her
grey uniform and red cap.

their

tears

flowed

Little Angel, Tony.

for

their

Often in these

weeks that have followed, the boys

have spoken of their friend and
have reminded us that one day in

Heaven they want to see Tony again.

tian

and

loves

the Lord Jesus with

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FOUR

FEBRUARY, 1956

"Hills Visit Jamaica"

'Jimmy Dee'

One of the nicest things that oan

happen to a missionary in a for
eign land, is to have visitors from
home. In tlie summer of last year.
we were happy to have Ed and
Betty Hamilton visit us. Aunt Betty
is Carol's older sister. Then, not
long before Christmas time Carol's
younger sister and her husband came
to

visit

us

too.

The boys were excited about going

to the airport and Carol was esjiecially excited about seeing her sister
after five years of separation. Oh,
it was a happy time for everybody
when the plane landed!
During the week they were here,
the Hills fell in love with the Home

and with the boys. Auntie Adele,

who has a most lovely voice, sang
at a

tea

that was

held

in the

in

terest of the Home. Harry and Adele

Hill have not only become conse
crated Christians, but they have de
cided to give up their work at home
and

enter

full-time

service

for

the

Lord and His church, It is a joy

to our hearts to know that they
want

to

come

and

work

with

the

Boys' Home, We are praying for

God to lead them in each step.
The week went all too quickly and
time

for

them

to

Would you like to

funny? We talked
hour they were to
missed the plane!
home with us and

return

came.

noted

for

several

from many parts of the world come

to bathe in their pools.
One of these springs is located

right at the edge of Kingston. The

.goveriiment.has built two lovely big
which

several small

folks

can

swim

baths

and

Mineral

baths.

Sea

bathing

near Kingston is unsafe for children.

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BY

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Now Moses was

he talked merrily with them, calling

out their names loudly and shouting
plainly
to every
passer-by. One
Sunday morning as we loaded all

the children into the car, Moses

shouted out, "Bye everybody." Oh,
the children loved him!

But one night shortly after mov

ing, a wicked thief came in and
stole Moses. The boys cried and
mourned for their little pet and
begged all their friends to search the
city for him.
One day. Uncle James and-AuntyDee came to see the boys and

brought them a lovely new parrot.

Uncle James King works on a boat
in the harbour while it is here from

America and he
the boys. The
so they decided
parrot
after

and Aunty Dee

boys love them
to name their
them. Since

couldn't

which

decide

one

to

love
too,
newthey

name

it after, they just put both names

together and now their new little
frind is named Jimmy-Dee.

"American Mailbag"
NEWLAND,

VA.

"We

hope

the

(The

RIVERVIEW,
ALA
"We
enjoy
your paper so much and esnecially

the news about the Boys Home."

(You 8 boys need to get more girls
into that fine class.)

AURORA, ILL. "We think your

paper is splendid." (We think the

children

there

are

most

loving-

heartedour love to them.)

HAMMOND,

IND.

"We

feel

the

most helpful work in the world is

the training and salvation of our
children."

(So do we!)

BUCHANAN,

MICH.

"Your

won

derful venture of faith has taken our

Junior Dept. by storm, i can't tell

you
how
greatly
The
Jamaica
Evangel is enjoyed."
(To inspire
children is worth every efforta
missionary might grow out of your
little group.)

HANOVER

ST.,

KINGSTON,

JAMAICA,

B.W.t

THE JAMAICA EVANGEL

JAMAICA, B.W.I.

TO

19%

new

parrot

a favorite of all the boys' pets, and

MR. AND MRS. JAMES HBRGET

HALF WAY TREE P.O.

MARI

the

little

Moses, was carefully hung in a tree

in

bathe.

The pools are not more than four

feet deep, so they provide a lovely
place to take children.
One family swims at a time and is
allowed thirty minutes for a six
pence per person. No matter how
hot the day is, thirty minutes is a
long enough tim.e to swim, lor the
water is very cold. The boys enjoy
the

into

dear

flu visited uj but the boys are well

again.)

healthful springs that fiow from the

depths of her mountains. These
springs are known to be helpful in
healing many illnesses and people

pools and

moved

our

little ones are in good health.'''

"Mineral Baths"
is

we

close to the house.

know something
so much the last
be here, that we
They came back
had to wait four

hours for the next one!

Jamaica

When

Boys' Home,

Harold McFarland,
Box 9685
Joliet, 111, U.S.A.

APR 17 jS5g
~~The

JAMAICA
EVANGEL
MARCH, 1956

VOLUME 2

NUMBER 2

NEW RECRUITS FOR BOYS' HOME

Mr. and Mrs. Harry HiU
In NovenilxT of 1955, Mr. and Mrs.
Harold HiU, of Buffalo, New York, visited
Jamaica. While .staying at ihe Boys' Home,

tliey became interested in the work and

considered the possibility of j^iving their

service to it. After hiiiiibly dedicating

Jg9||B||j^

tlie!ii.sclves to God, they began plans toward coming to Jamaica.

Mr. Hill hopes to establish a Christian

Day School in connection witli the Boys'

w
W

Home, having had e.xperience in assisting

in the establishment of such a school for

boys during World War II. Though Mr.

Hill is not coming as an evangelist, he has

been studying deligently toward that work

and is now enrolled in the correspondence

school of San Jose Bible College. When
he arrives in jamaica, he plans to enroll
in the Seminary here, to further his min
isterial training.
Mr. Hill has been an inspector on the
Peace Bridge for many years, having re
ceived his education, equivsJent to full
collcge work, in the anny. Mrs. Hill has
been doing secretarial \\'ork for twelve
years and .sings professionally. Her train
ing, both in music and in office work,
should be a real asset to the Home and to
lier husband's work.

The Hills will be supported on a salary

basis by the Home, witli Churches from
Buffalo, New York assisting in this sup
port. Funds for the Hills and the Home
mav be sent to the JAMAICA CHRIS
TIAN BOYS' HOME, Half Way Tree,

Jamaica, B.W.I., or to the American ad

dress: 403 N. Griffing Blvd., Asheville,
North Carolina.
RECOMMENDATION

'4 ^

*
,

S-J;'

,1

Hami and Adele HiU

With the coming of the Hills to Join in
the work of the Boys' Home, we see a

real opportimity for obtaining some much

needed equipment. We have been running
the Home with the equipment and fur
nishings that we were able to bring with
us four years ago. Now we have come to
the plac(! where we need larger equip
ment, These are the needs at present,
please remember them in prayer:
II foot Refriijerator,
Power lawn mower.

Deep Freeze,
Washing Machine,

Filing Cabinet,

Large cooking-ware.

The directors of the Jamaica Christian

Boys' Home wish to recommend Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Hill to you. It is the desire
of this Christian couple to join with us
in the work of the Home, and it is our
desire that we miqht soon have their will

Correspondence concerning^ these needs

mail he addressed to the Jamaica address,
or to the Hills, Jamaica Christian Bot/s'
Home, 403 N. Griffin^ Blvd., Asheville,

ing hands at work with us.

The Hills plan to travel south in latu

March and early April. If you would de
sire to ha\'e them present the work an.d

We find them qualified for their intend

ed work with the Home and we pray that
the Lord will meet their needs and guide
them to us.

Directors of the Home,

A. R. A. Hepburn, Chairman.

7*
Ir

(continued on pane 4)

N.C.

pictures of the Boys' Home, you may write

to them at tlie above address. Their trip
will take them from Buffalo, N.Y. to
Miami, Fla.

PAGE

IWO

MARCH,

1956

THE JAMAICA EVANGEL

Published bq
Mr. and Mrs.
HerKft
Half Way Tree P.O., lamuica, B.W.I.
A\D
MISSIONARIES TO
fAMAICA
MANAGERS OF

JAMAICA

CHRISTIAN

BOYS'

HOME

Christian Day School

The lower jjrade school sy.stem in f:unthe
United States. The j^overnmeut provides
free schooling for all children, but niosl
people who can afford the expense, send
their children to the many availal)li
private schooLs. Usually, the child wh<i is
able to attend a school where he liets
more personal attention, will attain greater
aica is quite different from that in

Kenneth and Bert

Out Of The Box And

Into Your Heart

heights in his learning, than the child who

is one of many dozens in his class.

Scattered throughout this great city, arc

hundreds of private schools. Our boys at
present are attending one and getting
along fine in their work. However, as the
Home grows, we see an increasing need
in having our own school.
For each boy that comes into the Honif;,
arises.
It
costs around fifty dollars per year for the
schooling of one child. This increases as
the child grows.

an increase in schooling fees

To

establi.sh a

Christian Day

School,

woidd mean to eliminate this growing ('xpense. The school would pay for itself by

the acceptance of other children lisang in

tlie vicinity of the Home. It would also
provide a closer "watch-care" over the
moral, social, spiritual, and physical
growth of our boys. These things are of
great importance in Jamaica, and we must
be continually conscious of them.

Many Christian people have

enquired

about tile possibility or our establishing a

school so that their children might benefit

from Christian companionship. Much can

be said in favor of Christian Day Schools
throughout the nations of the world, and
we are praying and planning for the time
when we can prove the \'alue of such a
school to Jamaica.

Around The Clock

Wiien the coo coo clock dongs a single

note as lie big hand slips over to 6..i0

a.m., several little sleepy-heads twist and
wiggle into consciousness that morning
has dawned.

For a half hour

there

is

rowdy play and dressing for brcakfa.st. At

It's fun to play in Daddy's big box that

came down from some friends who love
us in Tampa, Florida. It was filled with

good food to make us grow strong.

We have lots of good times in the
HOME that you are providing for us.
Every night when we go to bed, we thank
God for all the good things we have, for
food and clothes, for nice beds and good
Christian friends, and for the health tliat
God gives us.

Please pray for us and

for our daily

needs. We are thankful that the Lord has

blessed us so richly through you, and we

pray that He will continue to care for us.

7 a.m. the big bell rings and by five after,

the last little fellow climbs into his place
at the table.

After Mommy rehearses scripture mem

ory work, (which even the smallest boys

participate in) Daddy reads the Bible an 1

prays the morning prayer for care au-l
strength for the day. Brcnda leaves the
liouse first at 7.30, and then John does
his

chores

and

leaves

with

the

smaller

boys for their school at 8.15.

Afternoons vary. If the small boys have

been good in school, they play in the

sand box tliat Daddy built f^r them, or

romp under the trees. If they were
naughty, they have a nice nap, "to make
you a better boy," Mommy says. Supper
time is fun time and song time, either out
in the yard or around the table, and bed
time at 7.30 is never welcome.

Tucked in between the regular .schedule

the many smiles and
that accompany tlie
growth of little boys.

of the day are

occasional
tears

MARCH, 19.56

PAGE THREE

Readin', Ritin', Rithmetic

and Restoration

>"

That is kind of a larjie iiioutliful to rt'poat, isn't it boys and sjirls? But even so,
that is tlie proyraniine that Uncle Harry-

has nuthned for the school that he plans

to establish here in janiaica for boys and

yirls. Readin', Ritin' and Ritlimetic, an;

the usual thinjjs to learn in school, but

Uncle Harry also wants to teach a most
important subject to his students. Tliis
subject is the Restoration of Christ's
Church.

In Jamaica, private schools can teach

religious subjects and many of the schools
teach the creeds and customs of their
church. Since there is no creed but the

Bible for tlie Church of Christ, it will l)e

a very simple matter to teach boys anil
Ijirls about the Church. The Restoration

of Christ's Church means simply that tlie

Church should be just like it was in Bible
<lavs. We tlijnk the children will like? to
learn these four "R" subjects, don't you?

"Uncle Harry And

Aunt Adele"
Uncle Harry and Aunt Adele are both
Christians anc members of tlie Clarence,
N.Y. Church of Christ, and they are
anxious

to

work

with

the

children

of

Jamaica. We want you boys and cirls to

"The Prayer Room"

In the far end of the upstairs of the;
Home, there is a lovely little room with
dark green shutters. Shortly after we were
moved into the Home, Daddy Herget
di\ided this little room with a cnrtain,
and built a low sturdy l)ench across one
side. Mommv hung some pretty pictures
of Bible .scenes and some scripture mottos
on the wall, and placed a lovely picture
Bible on the prayer bench. Then she
made some soft cu.shions for little knees,
and the prayer room was complete.
The Prayer Room has become a very
important part of the lives of the whole

leam to love them.

family.

After correcting

the older

chil

dren, they find a little time of prayer

"News Reports"

helps to strengthen them against

The weeks ahead are certainly planned

to be busy ones. We have just finished
a big sign for the DAILY VACATION
BIBLE SCHOOL, which we plan to hold
during Easter holiday. Already, several
boy-s and girls have handed in application
blanks and it looks as though we will
have a good school. Maxine Fream and
Carol Herget are in charge.
The last week in February, the entire
family, witli a mountain sized lunch,
travelled to Mandeville for a preaching

similar

wrongs that they have.done. Problems of

all kinds are worked out in that room and

God always seems very real to us there.

"Hide And Seek"

The Boys' Home is a most wonderful

place for a game our boys have loved for

almost two years. That game is "Hide and
Seek." We play it in the house on game
night. All the lights are turned out and
the children are divided into two teams,
each with a leader. One team hides some
where in the house while the other team

rally. The children sat for four hours witii

no complaints. Don't you think they de
served the ice cream they got the nevt

waits outside for them to call, "ready".

afternoon?

The children were just about to give up

A Bible School contest is being held for

new members at the "Cro.ss Roads Chure-i

of Christ." Do you like tlie name for this

new congregation at the Home?
The

last

week

graduation at the

in

March

is

.set

for

Bible Seminary.

One night a very long 5'earch was made,

after feeling in every dark corner in the

place when finally, .someone reached up
and felt five little hare toes on the top
shelf of a large wardrobe. All of the team
had doubled up and tucked themselves
almost out of reach!

PAGE

MARCH,

FOUR

"Another Anniversary"

"American Mailbag"
CICERO, IND. "Our young people's
group has 22 members. We are tryiue to
do what we can in the work ol
Church." N. McDalc. {With the

thu

to help t/ou, tfou should succeed.)

EUSTIS, FLA. "We are so glad th;;
Hills are coming your way. Tliat will h(!
a big help to you." F. Marshall. {God
(instcers prayer.)
WOOD RIVER, ILL. "We all love you
so much and arc so interested in the love

ly

1956

Home for your Boys." H. Hudson.

niissinnaries Inve iioti tool)
BUFFALO, NEW YORK. Mr. and Mrs.

Hill showed slides of the Home, They are

a fine young couple and we wish theui the

best of healtli and courage when they join

you in the work there." (Thank j/oh, Glenfcood Youno People, for ijour

"From England"

The years seem to roll around so fast

that we can hardly keep count of them.
On February 23, four years ago, we left
the
this
tlie
we

shores of our beloved homeland, for

I.sland of Jamaica. This month begins
sixth year of our work in Jamaica, for
served a year here in 1949.

Tliese have been wonderful years, filled

with glad service for our Lord and Saviour
in the work of His Church.

We realize

that time is rolling by wlicn we remember

that one of the graduates of the Bible
Seminary this month is a boy who became
a Christian almost four years ago in our
Living For Jesus youth groups. Yes, and
another of our boys who learned of the
Church of Clirist through the LFJ groups,
is graduating from the Seminary. He is
now holding Youth meetings in the Home
on Saturday nights in connection with the
Church here.

Anniversaries

Perhaps one of these days we will ha\'e

to change our "American Mailbag" to
"World Mailbag." Recendv, we received a
lovely letter from England. Here is a part
of it:

"I am sending a Postal Order for the

boys that a little friend collected on
Oiristmas Eve night for singing carols.
Our love to the boys."
Since the time of this loving gift, a
second one has come from another "friend

of little children", in England. It is won

derful to know how God meets the needs
of His children. Please continue to pray

bring

memories

of

past

joys and victories for Christ, but they also

remind us that another year is at hand
and we must press on in winning Jamaica
for Christ. Pray for us as we begin thissixth year.

'Tederation"
Recently, representatives from several
of Britain's possessions in the Caribbean
met in England to sign documents toward
giving these countries the right to mle
themselves. It was a big day for Jamaica.

for us.
RECOMMENDATION

"Lignum Vitae"
There is a tree in jamaica called _the
"Ligmim Vitac". This tree produces a
beautiful wood and is known to be the
heaviest hard wood in the I.sland. In the
month of March the tree blooms with

thousands of the most bea itiful small blue

flowers that you could want to see. Thero

are four of. these lovely trees in the yard

of the Boys' Home. This wood is hard

enough to use for bearings in SubPRINTED

BV

PRtNTERS

LTD..

It gives me great
these young people
the standpoint of
and experience, to

pleasure to recommend
most highly, both from
character, proficiency,
tlie work of the Boys'

Home in Jamaica.

Our church will be helping to support

Mr. and Mrs. Hill, and 1 know that they

will be a great asset to the welfare of

Jamaica.
E. H. Wray, Minister,
Buffalo, New York.

HANOVER

ST..

THE JAMAICA EVANGEL

MR. AND MRS. JAMES HBRGET
HALF WAY TREE P.O.

JAMAICA, B.W.I.
TO

KINGSTON.

JAMAICA.

B.W.I.

NUMBER

VOLUME 2

r/.iafe'i'ik

nv

vicTon

"Is There A Future?"

"They Need You"

The picture above will sene to introcliice

you to Vietor, llie latest boy to enter this

Jamaica has a wealth few people realize.

All along the mountain roads, tiny gems
glisten in the tropical sunlight. These tiny
gems are Jamaica's little boys. Some are
|)olis!ied to a high lustre bv lv>/inc parents

Christian Home.

He is a (jiiiet shy ehiki

with many fine attribntes; easily loved by

all.

News eanie to us of two boy.i who were

worthy of a hoiiie. At tlic time, because

of finances, it was possible for us to take
only one. It is hard to say yes to one
and no to another, and we could only

base our decision upon the needs of each

child.

Victor's ease was immediate, so he

is with us, hut we often pause and think

of liie other hov whom we left behind.

Vietor was found in

a section of T>'"

maica near Alligator Pond, living with his

family in a tiny hcme. In spite of poverty,
there was an aura of lave within the walls
of this humble hou.se.

You might well ask how these fine people

could give up their pride and joy, Victor.
We know it was not easy. The same love
that bound family and son for four years,
made provision in the family's heart to
allow him to t^o to a place of protection
from himger and want.
How then can we assume the respon
sibility for this child's Christian future and
education? We can manage this in only
two ways: by constant prayer and faith
in the power of the Kinj; of Kings, our
Lord Jesus. Will you |oin us as we work
and pray for this young soul?

who understand

their values.

Others are

hidden l)y an outer coat of hopeless situ

ations and de.spair.
It is to these pricele.ss gems that we of
the Jamaica Christian Boys' Home have
dedicated ourselves. One young life taken
from the depths of poverty and despair and
set upon a road to an educated Christian

future can be a gem polished and made

a Christian leader in the land of his birth.

The Home can support a boy for SIS.OO

a month. His education begins at $50.00
a year and increases as he grows. Recently
a wonderful family expressed a desire to

adopt a little boy by sending a monthly

gift to support him. Perhaps there are
others with the same desire; couples, chil
dren s gn)ups, or missionary groups, who
would like to take a little life as their very
own. There are others for adoptionpray
with

us

that God

will

send

us

more

"parents" who want to help.

The Bible Speaks:

"For without faitli it is impossible to
please Cod."

The Jamaica Evangel

Published hi/
Mr. & Mrs. Jaines Hergct

MISSIONARIES

TO

JAMAICA

MANAGERS

JAMAICA
Co-\Vorker.s:

CHRISTIAN
Mr.

&

AND

OF THE

BOYS'

Mrs.

Hnrold

IIOMF:
Hill

- JAMAICA ADDRESS FOR ALL HALF WAY TREE P.O.

JAMAICA, B.W.I.

Kindly make all funds for the Home, pay

able to^ "JAMAICA CHRISTIAN BOYS'

HOME." Personal diecks, or money orders
are acceptaljle. Air Mail postaj^e to la-

maica is ten cents from the U.S.A.

"These bare foot boys

With cheeks of tan
Need Shoes to be
The well dressed Man."
These little fellows think it is a great
treat to go barefooted.

But this can be

('angerous in Jamaica for there are many

disease-carrying bugs crawling on therround.

Hookworm

disease

is contracted

tlirough the feet and is quite prevalent

here. The mo.st noticeable pest is the "hot
ant," so called by Jamaicans because it has
a sharp sting when it bites the skin.
When company comes, the boys all like

Dr. Noel March and Bni/s.

to dress up in tlieir best clothes. This is

when the problem begins, for there just
seems to be more feet than shoes.

"lamaicon Friends"
We of the Home consider it most for

tunate to list among our friends manv

warm-hearted people. To mention all of

them and- their ^ifts of every de-scription,

We do

manage to put shoes on all feet, but not

without protests from the boys. They are

not given to complain but can't help say
ing, "Mommy, these pinch," or, "Aunty,

these rub a fcoil on my foot."

Quite often it is necessary to turn a deaf

would take more room than is permissible

in this paper. We can thank the smiles of
the children for winning the hearts of these

ear to Kenneth who is a little "dandy",

astute men and women.

them."

Dr. Noel March, a specialist in the medi

cal profession, is considered by the boys
to be a pal. He can do no wrong even
when giving an injection, or "J"l<c" as the?

Many friends of our little boys have

asked what they can do to help. It is

small ones call it.

Douglas Fletcher, our legal eagle, a man

of good repute among barristers and liusinessmen, is a person ever ready to counsel
and guide both the children and we who

humbly lead these children in right paths.

A group of leading ladies in the com

munity have formed a committee to help

the Home and have performed many acts
of kindne.ss for the children.

We are also

grateful to Printers Limited, for making

a special price on the printing of this
"Jamaica Evangel."

when he says, "These shoes have holes in

possible for you to send shoes that have

been outgrown by children before they areworn out. Any size shoes can be used
either immediately or in tlie near future,

for little feet grow in leaps and bounds.

Mark your package "Used clothing for
free distribution," and send it to the Ja
maica Christian Boys' Home, Half WayTree, Jamaica, B.W.I. They will be worn
with pride by the young gentlemen of theHome.

These are but a few of the many people

who have donated their time and energies
to the success of this effort.

We remem

ber them constantly in our daily prayers.

(yamaican

(junior
NUMBER 2

VOLUME 8

"Youth Leads The Way"

The Vonth of Cicero, Indiana, led the

way to jTreater interest in tlie Boys' Home,

in

their church.

Recently they presented a well planned

pr<>i;raiiHne of songs, recitations and a play,
"God Hears His Children." A generous
offering was received and given to the
Home. It is good to know that Young.
People and adults are willing to work so

that little boys of Jamaica mij^it be helped-.

"'Mind

Your

Manners!"

Eddie feels that it is only fair for Mopsy

'to learn manners if he has to.

Mommy

and Aunt Adele have been keeping classes

in manners, and Eddie, being the youngest,

finds them a bit confusing. However, he

"has now learned to say, "Et-tuse me," when
lie leaves the table or walks in front of
folks.

It will not be long before Eddie will be

ready for school, for the months slip by
quickly. Will it be possible for us to teach
-Eddie right here at the Home and give
him a good education with a Christian
l>ackground?
You can help us answer
that by praying that God will meet the
uieeds for a new building for a school.

"Was It You?"
Did you think of us this morning

As you breathed a word of prayer?

Did you ask for strength to help us
All our daily burdens bear?
:Sonieone prayedthe way grew brighter
.\nd we walked all unafraid;

In our hearts a song of gladness

Tell us, was it you who prayed?

"Mischief"
Even though Uncle Harry at first
'thought the boys were (|uitc angelic, he
soon became acquainted with "Mischief."
After searching for a whole day for his
glasses. Uncle Harry offeretl a reward for
the boy who found them.

Still they could

not be foimd. The ne.\t morning when tlie

.school bags were checked, Daddy noticed a
worried look on Peter's face. There, tuck
ed between his books were the glasses.
Peter was prepared for a good time in
school.

"Her

Bridesmaids

Six"

S'veral months ago Mommy Herget wrote

to Aunt Adele to ask her wliere her wed

ding dress was.

It was very doubtful that

the dress would be found, for a few years

ago their family home burned to the ground.
Several friends in Buffalo looked for thedress but it could not be found.

One day shortly before the Hills left

for Jamaica, an old family friend called to

say that she had found a wedding dress in
her jittic. Sure enough, it was Mommy's.
The dress was kept a secret and packed,
in ii trunk for Jamaica.

On Mommy's and

Daddy's wedding anniversary, the children,

with the help of Aunt Acleie and Uncle

Harry, planned a little wedding.

The bride, Brenda, wore Mommy's .satin

gown with flowing lace-trimmed train. The

groom, John, wore long pants, white shirt,,

and bow tie. The bric^esmaids, Andy, Vic

tor, Kenneth, Bert, Eddie, and Peter wore

white flowing petticoats and a variety ol

feather and flower trimmed hats.

Aunt

Adele, dressed in a suit, gave the Bride

away, and Uncle Harry dressed in knee

pants and a desert sun hat, joined the.

couple in happy matrimony.
Monuny and Daddy sat with tears in

their eyes, remembering the happiness of:

their wedding day.

lULY, 1956

PAGE FOUR

"Stamps Of Jamaica"
Recently a fine lady yavc the Home a

lare ciuantity of postage stamps of manv

odd shapes and desijrns. After much work
we have finally prepared them for you
who follow our activities in this paper.

These stamps inclnde many fascinating

scenes of Jamaica and the peoples of the
island. One of the stanips shows the Arawak Indian, early inhabitant of the island
who were slaughtered by the Spanish. The

stamps cover three generations of British

"Bible School Contest"

Children of jamaica, like children every

where, enjoy a contest. Our Bible School,

which meets every Sunday at 9.00 a.m., is
now having just such a contest. The chil
dren get points for memory verses, prompt
ness, bringing their Bible, attending church,,
and for bringing someone new.
We are cpiile proud of the progress of
this Bible School. The Lord has truly
blessed our efforts. The boys and girls of
the neighbourhood have learned many

rule and should prove of interest to all

choruses about David, Noah, Daniel, and

other Bible characters, as well as Bible

who love adventure.

stories,

There will be a small charge of fifty

cents to cover preparation, packaging and
mailing. These stamps are an education
in themselves and make fine gifts for col
lectors of all ages. The packages are
limited so we advise you to order soon to
a\()id disappointment.

The children enjoy the School and arelooking Forward to the close of the contest.
There is to be a picnic for all, at which
time tlu're will be a nice Bible awaided tothe winner of the contest.

"International Mailbag"
KENT, ENGLAND.
"We are veiy
happy to know about the Home for bovs."
R. McKnight.
(And we are glad for friends in England)

ffllMIOHS B4KERY
oe6-9!6:

as

BUFFALO, N.Y. "We are making the

Home our monthly project and are sending

socks for the boys this month." Mrs. C.
Crosse. (Little feet need lots of socks.)
GREENVILLE,

111.

"You

mentioned

the need for school e.vpcn-ses . . . could

you send us a picture of the little boy in
the event that we can share in his school

ing?" Mr. and Mrs. G. Altom. (John sends

his love and picture.)

"A Loaf For Eight"

GOLUMBIANA, O. "1 have started to

clean house and am sorting boys clothes

for you.' Mrs. V. Cole. (Wish you could

see the boys in Sunday School Pressed up

in the la.st ones you sent to them.)
BROWNSBURG,

Ind.

"Our

DVBS

starts May 21st. It was dt'eicled tn give

the offering to you. Our prayers are with
you in voitr wonderful work." Mrs. N.
Macy. (Thanks so much. Prayer is the
key that opens heaven's door,)
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. "How hapi)y
several Johnson Citians will be to hear that
the needed supplies are now yours." Mrs.
C.

Overman

(First

Church

has been a

blessing to the Home.)

When rile Home was moved into its new

location on O.vford Road, the boys iiiade

inanv kind friends among their neighbours.
Greetings of kindness came from many
homes roimd about us.

At Christmas time

our hearts were touched by their love as

gifts of toys and food were brought in.
Among those who so kindly helped, was
the Seivright family. They began almost
ten months aiio to send a family sized loaf
of bread to the boys every day.

Here you see Peter and Andy as they

meet the bread man to get their big loaf

of bread, baked specially for eight little

children. God has blessed our little oneswith daily bread, and we

Printed by Printers Ltd., 3 Hanover Street. Klngsto

THE JAMAICA EVANGEL

HALF WAY TREE P.O.

TO

JAMAICA, B.W.I.

Harold

JUL 23

Box 9^6
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The

JAMAICA
EVANGEL
VOLUME 2

SEPTEMBER, 1956

Christian Day School

NUMBER 5

Mortgage Payment Due

Another dream of those dedicated to the

work of the Boys' Home is becoming a

reality as we open a school right here on
the premises. The Lord has been generous
-with His blessings and we are huml)ly grate
ful.

The hard work is now behind us, and

we pray that this venture in education will

prove to be to God's glory. Tlie need for
such an institution has been felt for a long

time and we pray that we will be able to

fill that need.

The classroom is a wonderfiil place to

teach young children. The sim filters

through the large windows into a cheery
room, painted in the palest of greens. The
little tables and chairs, all in different tints

of the rainbow, were designed for the small

in stature. What a wonderful place to learn
of God's gifts to the world. Children's
minds, opening like the petals of a flower,
will be oir biggest reward. Truly \vc thank
God for the blessing He has bestowed upon
our efforts.

We need your prayersremember us!

For their sake

Another payment on the mortgage of the

Jamaica Christian Boys' Home will be due
at the end of diis year. Last year, when
we purchased the Home, God provided in
a wonderful way for this great step to be
taken. In four months time, the need fur

Jim Herget Returns

From Short Trip
Early this summer, finis dad, Mr. Henry
Herget, of Buffalo, N.Y., suffered from a

stroke, jim had not .seen his dad in five

years and so as the days of illne.ss wore on,

he felt a deep desire to eo to him. The Lord

granted his every need for the trip through
his family, and so he decided to go.

While in Buffalo, ]im was able to be a

real help to his dad and when the time
came for him to return to us in Jamaica,

his dad was somewhat improved.

Churches and Christian friends at home

were interested in hearing of the work of

the Home in Jamaica, and Jim enjoyed
bringing a few messages in between visits
to the hospital. Everyone was happy to see
Jim in Jamaica again even though they
were glad he could make the trip.

such a Home in Jamaica had burned in the

hearts of many who love little bovs.
On September 1, 1955, we purchased
the Home, and began the down payment
wliieh was completed December .31. This
left a mortgage of five thousand pounds,
or

fourteen

thousand

dollars.

During

this year we have kept up the quarterly

interest payments and now face a mortgage
payment at the end of the year,
This payment will be fourteen hundred
dollars or five hundred pounds. Does this
seem impossible?
I'erhaps to some, this would, knowing
that at present there are no fimds in hand
to meet it. However, with God all things
are possible and the same Lord who met
e\ erv need last year for the down payment,
and has provided every need of our little

boys through the year, will meet this need

too.

Your prayers are important. Please pray

and trust with us that this need
met.

will be

The Jamaica Evangel

PtibUshed by
Mr. & Mrs. James Herget

MISSIONARIES

TO

JAMAICA

AND

MANAGERS OF THE

lAMAICA

CHRISTIAN

BOYS"

HOME

Co-Workers: Mr. & Mrs. Harold Hill

lAMAICA ADDRESS FOR ALL HALF WAY TREE P.O.

lAMAICA, B.W.I.

Kindly make all funds for the Home, pay

able to "lAMAICA CHRISTIAN BOYS
HOME." Personal checks, or money orders
are acceptable. Air mail po-stajje to Ja
maica is ten cents from the U.S.A.

. .1 REMEMBER THEE"

Christian Youth Time

ler. 2:2

Francis Hardy, of Buffalo, New York,

was a most welcome guest of the family at
the Boys' Home during Au^ist. "Uncle
Fran," as the children called him, helped
with the music for the Sunday Bible School,
and also sang for a concert at the Home.
Our thanks are extended to Mrs. Doris

Duperly of Jamaica, for the lovely article

that .she wrote for the "Jamaica Times".
Many folks read the article and have taken
a real interest in the Home because of it.

A.R.A. Hepburn, a director of the Home,

is recovering from a recent operation. We
extend our best wishes for full recovery.
We were happy to have visitors in our
Bible School from Detroit, Michigan, re

cently, who are a niece and nephew of Mr.

and Mrs. Eric Abrahams of Jamaica. They
were Sandra and Leland Stafford.

Dr. Noel March, metlical doctor for our

boys, has been vcr)' .seriously ill. Wl are

.sorry and hope it will not be too long be
fore he has fully recovered.
Friends from Buffalo, New York, recenlly
sent two barrels of dry food stiiffs, medi
cal supplies, canned goods, and bed linen
for the Home. Deep appreciation is felt
for these loving gifts.

The support of another little boy already

in the Home, has been a.s.sumed bv the
church in Beaverdam, Virginia. Surely God
looks down in love upon those who mak;
such a

contribution to one of His

little

ones. God bless you and all others wlio are

helping individiially and tlie Home

as a

whole.

We wish it were possible to make per

sonal

mention of

all who have so

unsel

fishly given to the Home in recent weeks,

both in America and in Jamaica. Only thi.s
can we say hereGod bless you for earing
for these precious little boys.

Three young people were seriously in

ured, one of whom lies dying in Kingston
lospital. Returning from a youthful teenage
party, they drove recklessly, and ended in
a terrible cra.sh. This kind of thing happens
over and over in many countries of the
world.

Our youth of today needs guidance and

help. We see the problem facing us, ev>"U
though our boys are still <iuite .small. Here
at the Home we have begun a programme
for the young people of laniaica, and our
meetings each Saturday night liave been
encouraging and helpful. A weekly Bible
Quiz is an outstanding feature.

Usually from t^venly to twenty-five

young people gather together to sing and
pray and hear a message from God's Word.
Once a month a lovely camp-fire is hekl
in the yard of the Home and the yovmg
peo])le sing and talk of their varied e.xperiences along life's way.
We have always been intere.sted in the
youtli of jamaica, having licld hundreds of
meetings and programmes for them. Now
we have a greater incentive than ever to
work, for
the very
prayer is
the little

our own Brenda and John are at

thre.shold of early teens. Our
that we might guide them and
boys into the purity and happi-

ne.ss of consecrated youth.

"Financial Statement"
The Articles

of the

Limited

Liability

Company for the Boys' Home have now

been in effect for almost a year. They call
for a General Meeting of the Members once
a year. This meeting has been .set for
September, at which time a complete
financial report of all funds received and
Expended is presented. This report is
audited by an authorized accountant. In
addition to this, a regular report of cill

finances is sent to a group nf members of

the Home in America.

lAMAICA EVANGEL

OCTOBER 1956

RALLY
Richmond-Cross Roads
Late Saturday niglit, the youny people
carefullv

arranged

chairs

in

the dining

room of the Home, making enough space

for visitors due to arrive Sunday morning.

Meanwhile, some fifty to sixty people in a

tucked into
bed early so as to rise before day. The bus
was loaded early in the morning and the
Christians began their long trip to King-ston.

district close to Mandeville,

Upon arriving, they found the assembly

room decorated with tropical flowers and
a large welcome sign on the wall. In the
morning .session, Jim Herget, minister at
Cross Roads, brought a message on the
need of evangelism. The Lord's supper was
a real blessint' a.s Christians remembered
the Lord togetiier.
Convenient

benches

and tables

on the

groimds of the Home, pro\'idcd a restful

time of limch and fellowship. The visitors

then toured the Home and rejoiced in God's

answer to prayer for this faith work.
In the afternoon session,

several from

Richmond brought words of greeting, and

voices were raised in joyful song. Harry
Hill brought a message and then presented
the

contest

planned

between

the

two

churches. A lively discussion resulted and

enthusiasm was great. E. A. Woodstock,
minister at Richmond, brou<:bt tlie session
to a close with a stirring message on re

viving the Church of Christ in Jamaica.

When the bus loaded, the song, "Blest Be
The

Tie That Binds,"

still rang in

our

hearts. It had been a truly happy day.

'Go Ye ..
To Mandeville'
Never content to keep the wonderful
Gospel of |esus to ourselves, we of the
Cro.ss Roads Church of Christ are branch

ing out to help spread the way of Truth

and Light to another city in Jamaica.
For a long time there has been a desire

on the part of many Christians to begin a

new congregation in the city of Mandeville.
This is way up in the mountains and is a
favourite spot for [amaicans to escape the
heat of summer. The long ride to the top
is a breathtaking experience for the road
drops off on the side, and when a large
truck comes from the opposite direction,
everyone takes a deep breath to help give
it room to pass.
Mandeville is a beauty spot of Jamaica,
and is becoming a tourist attraction, due
to its proximity to the Bauxite mines that
employ many Americans and Canadians.
Rccendy it became the desire of many
of us to put our prayers and trust in tlie
Lord to raise money and acquire land for
a church building in this city. We are
entering into a spirited contest with the
church at Richmond, near Mandeville. who

are trying their hands at raising funds for

missionary work. It is a great dav for the
church when the people of Jamaica work
for the spreading of tlie Go.spel in their
own land.

Brother Woodstock, a faithful preacher

and ser\ant of Je.sus, is the logical man for
this new work, since he is minister at Rich
mond church. Much prayer is needed for
this venture. Will you pray too, for this

great step forward on this mission field?

OCTOBER, 1956

lAMAICA EVANGEL

Tom Adam Preaches

On

Wednesday

nijilit,

Sepleinbe.'

Brother Tom Adam from Cayman Ishuiils,

preached for the Cross Roads Church ol

Clirist, at tlie Home. Brother Tom and Iiis

wife, Olga, and iheir family are visitin<^ in

jamaiea again after living in the Cavman

Islands for two years.

During the time that the Adam family

liave been in Cayman, they have led in the
establishment of tlie church there, havinii

begun Bible School in their own liomc

almost immediately upon arrival there.
Our hearts were thrilled to listen to the

fine Gospel message that Brother Tom

brought, and to realize how wonderfully he
has grown in the Lord since Jim baptized
him just a little more than two vears ago.
He has gained his knowledge of the Bible
and of preaching through diligent study in
his spare time from his office work.
Billy Adam, their ohlest son, will be re

maining in jamaica to attend boarding

school here. Both of the Adams, being
members of the Limited Liability Co. of

the Boys' Home, made plans .to be present

for the annual meeting for September.
We and many others liave been insoin d
by the consecrated lives of thes<- Christians
and we wish them God's best as they re
turn to their work in Cayman. Good news
has been

received that the

Paul

Picnic Ends

Bible School Contest

The

the Cross Roads

"Building up the Temple." Som'ehow, the

spirit of building caught them and tliey
began a contest for real building. The last
night of the competition found four people
fighting for the final points and a fine
group of visitors joined in the night service.
The contest ended with some sixty people
gathered for a big picnic in August. On
the grounds of the Boys' Home, benches
and tables were prepared and the lawn
smoothed

down

for

races.

There

were

games and sports of all kinds for the chil

dren and adults, and fine singini;^ during a
fifteen minute shower of rain.

After ice cream had been served for all,

the prizes were awarded for the contest

winners. First place went to Bro. Egbert
Crooks who had brought the most visitors

and gained the most points for attendance

at Bible School. The prize was a lovely
Bible. Brother Crooks is now preparing
himself to be a deacon in the church.

Smith

family is now planning to be with them as

missionaries in

Bible School of

Church of Christ has been singing a chorus,

Here And There

the Island there.

The Young People at Cross Roads ha\e

begun calling every Saturday afternoon, in
Swallowfield District, close by. They have
already had success. Prav for these youthful
missionaries.

loan Duperly, one of our young people

who was baptize<l early this .spring, has
been visiting in Hialeah, Fla., this summer.
She has been attending the Christian
Church there

and has become

well_ ac-

(|uaintcd with their fine youth. We look

forward to her return in October.

During ]im Herget's absence in America

this summer, Harry Hill took over the re-iponsibilities of the Cro.ss Roads Church.

His sermons are showing good results of

his study.

Andy and Peter

Nature r(n:cah her seerets- to two little hoi/s.

foy Hummilgard, another of our fine

young people, is attending Stetson College
in Florida this year. Our pravers go with
lier.

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1956

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"Happy Hours"
Tuesday Bible Class is fini! As the lazy
old Sim bejjins lo fall in the sky and four
o'clock yets close, the heavy iron gate in
front of the Boys' Home swings open and
children ot the neighbourhood come hurry
ing down the long drive to the house.
There are songs and flannel-graph stories
and marches and games and lovely Bible
verses to learn. A "String Of Hearts" is
the present contcst and each child gets a
heart on his string for learning a verse from
God's Word.

Learning to live the Ciiristian way can

be real happiness for tlie children. Through

these hours of study and fun in Bible
games, the children are growing in tiieir
knowledge of God.

Eddie and Andy

"Chinnin' Bars"
Little boys need to grow in more than
one way.

Daddy takes a real interest in

making the little boys stron" in two very

special ways. First, he preaches from God's

Word to help them grow strong against the

evils of lying and stealing and all kinds of
disobedience to God.

They are growing strong in this way too,

and often you will hear the bigger boys

preaching to the little ones about doing

wrong tilings.
The second tiling is that Daddy wants
tlie boys to grow strong in body. Here you
see a "Chinnin' Bar" that was built to help
the muscles of little hoys to grow strong.
Eddie, with the help of Andy^ is trying out
the high bar. Thev really think it is lots
of fun.

"Ten O'clock Milk Time"

Hot and thirity from a full morning of
play, the little ones come running across
the liroad lawns of the Home at the
familiar sound of the dinner bell. It reallv

isn't dinner time yet, but just a "mid-way"

drink to help little boys grow strong and
healthy.
All summer, our boys have been getting
the milk diey need and their rosy cheeks
are showing the benefits. Dairy Products
Milk Company in Jamaica has been giving
the boys three (jnarts of milk daily for the
past three months. We do thank God for
blessing these little boys with such fine
friends.

Above you see Auntie Adele handing nut

the delicious drink.

Andy and Peter have been learning to

swim and are doing fine for being only six
years old. Clean sports help to make clean
n)inds as well as to make children appre
ciate the wonderful

world that God

has

made.

Shanchezia Nobolis
In and
land can
made bv
only for

out tlirough this tropical wonder

be found the most lovely things
God. These things are made not
man to enjoy, but for the birds

and animals as well.

Shanchezia Nobolis is a beautiful flower

that iias another name. This name is "Hum

mingbird Fountain." Stored away down in

the centre of several folds of lovely petals,
is

litde sack of water. This little sack

fills uD witli water during the rainv .season

and then when everythinu is parched an''
drv. the tiny hmnming birds can come and
find a cool drink.

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PAGE FOUR

"Island Stamps"

"Whitehead"

In our last paper \vv were able to offer

to our readers, a .selection of .stamps of the
beautiful Island of Jamaica. At tliat time
we had only a few pjicka^fes. Friends have
since j^iven us many more and we now
have enough to fill all orders.
The stamps, of many colours and shapes,
cover a
number of years, and span
the reiKii of three Kings and a Queen. These
stamps may be had for the cost of postage

"Peter, John, Bert," Shouted Andy, ju.st

as the sun came up. He was terribly

and handling, at fifty cents for one pack,

or three packs for a dollar.
Several people have stated that the
stamps are of good value and of great in
terest to them. We hope so, for we; have
enjoyed preparing them for you. (P.S. Boy.s
and Girls, these stamps would make niot;
Christmas presents!)

e.Kcited as he got tlie boys to the window.

Eight little faces looked out on the dew

filled morning to see the tiny baby donkey

they had waited so long for. It was the
dearest and most fuzzy little darling tliat
one could ever want to see. The boys were
.sure it was the most beautiful baby in all
the world.

All day long the children watciied over

Linstead's baby. Because .she had a lovely

white streak on her face, the boys agreed
to name her Whitehead. Yes, this was just
the right name for friends from Wliitehead
Metal Co. where Auntie Adele worked so

long in Buffalo, N.Y., luid helped to buy

Linstead for the boys. Here you see John
with the two lovable donkeys.

"International Mailbag"
TAMPA, FLA. "I can't tell you wliat it
meant to the children of the Junior Cluirch

to meet "Uncle Jim" in person." Kae Darby.

(Jim was hapjjy to .see the children too,
who have been dear friends to us for so

long.")
BRISTOL, TENN. "We hope this offering
will help the work of the Boys' Homi-."
Joyce Smithson. (Our love to the young
people at Central HoLston.)
HEYWORTH, ILL.

"The

children

have

been very busy attending Bible School,

Christian Ser\ice Camp, and 4 H Fairs.
How arc things progressing there?" Mrs. J.
Carl (Fine! Our boys are excited about
.school now. Andy and Peter will be able to

John and pah

write to their little friends in Heyworth

soon.)
TORONTO, CANADA. "Our church now

will be remembering you in prayer." A.

Dauphinee. (Your prayers are as important
as your loving gift.

MIAMI, FLA. "Mom and I packed all the

things that the folks in Buffalo sent for the
Home." Betty Hamilton. (Suter dear, there
seems to l)e no end to your goodness to our
little boys!)

JAMAICA. "I am sending you a bicycle. I

have one little boy and that was hi.s first

and only bicycle. . . he is too big for it

now.

I shall always watch witli

interest

your Boys' Home." A Friend. (Though wt-

Mountain Cabin
The boys at JBCH have many lovely
aunts and uncles who come to see them

and bring them nice things that lielp us

care for tliem. Aunt Margy and Uncle Ray
Michaels are %ery dear to the boys hearts.
W_hi]e_Aunt Margv sees to many little nice

things for the children. Uncle Ray has seen

that each little boy in the Home has had
a new mattress for his bed.

One day tliey invited the boys to a lovely

cabin in the mountains. It was a nice dav

for there was a pool to swim in and many

places to run and play, besides a big picnic

lunch for hungry boys. The boys have had

do not know you dear friend, we pray God

to bless you for this and your other gifts

some

to our boys.)

aunties and uncles.

nice picnics

during their

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HALF WAY TREE P.O.

fAMAICA, B.W.I.
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Joliet, 111*

summer

holidays made possible by their many

TO

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EVANGEL
VOLUME 2

DECEMBER, 1956

NUMBER 6

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The Jamaica Evangel

Published by
Mr. & Mrs. James Herget

MISSIONARIES

TO

JAMAICA

AND

MANAGERS OF THE

JAMAICA CHRISTIAN

BOYS'

HOME

Co-Workers; Mr. & Mrs. Harold Hill

- JAMAICA ADDRESS FOR ALL HALF WAY TREE P.O.

JAMAICA, B.W.I.

Kindly make all funds for the Home, pay

able to "JAMAICA CHRISTIAN BOYS
HOME." Personal checks, or money orders

are acceptable.

Air mail postage to Ja

maica is ten cents from tlie U.S.A.

"Request For Prayer"

We have already told God about our
needs. Knowing of your interest in the
Home, we feel that you, too, would like
to be informed that the following amount
is due on our mortgage.

The payment due amounts to 51625.(K)

including interest. We now have S42o.0()
on hand toward this amount, which leaves

a balance of $1200.00. As yet we do not

know where this amount will come from,
but we trust and Ijelieve that God knows
about it and that He will see that the need
is met.

Will you pray with us?

"Joy At Christmas"
Thoughts of Christmas are Iwjre in Ja
maica, mst as they are in other parts of
the world. We might not have snow and
all its loveliness as we did in the north,

Why?
When a tiny life comes into the world
and the dearest earthly treasure that he
could have, his motlier, is taken away from
him before he feels her loving arm beneath
his head, we have cause to wonder why.
When a tiny life is left to the mercies
of the world, never to know tlie tender
touch of a mother's hand, our hearts cry
out to God and we ask Him"why?"
Yet, when this question presents itself
before us, we can only look up through
tears of compassion, and trust that God

hits a plan more perfect than we could

devise-

Baby Tony was born to Christian

parents in tlie mountains of St. Mary, Ja
maica. His lovely East Indian mother died
at his birth and Tony was placcd first in
one home and tlien another for his kind
father could not care for his infant son.

Hearing of the need, we went and found

a most precious little boy and brought him
into the shelter and care of the Home.

The whole family welcomed Tony with

-but-we-do have- that-which-i.?-dcarcstro" "te^ifg words and flowers" of many kinds

all; the same love for our Saviour, Jesus decorated by boyish hands all around his
Christ.

How much we have to be grateful for!

God's love has brought us through our
fiist year in the new Home and has given
us three new boys for the family. With

such a big family, Christmas should be a

very happy time.
The children are already practising to

sing Christmas carols, for they are anxious

to show their love for Jesus, during this
happy month.
To us who are responsible for these

young lives, our hearts are filled with the

ioy of answered prayer. God has provided
wonderfully for these little sheep of the
flock of God. Our eyes raise to heaven as

little

blue

crib.

It was

blessed

time

when Tony came. There was a hush of

tranquillity in tlie Home that day as the
boys opened their hearts to the little
stranger.

Tony is growing strong now and is a

very happy baby. What does his future
hold? We cannot promise that, but with
God's help, we will give him an oppor
tunity to grow into a fine Christian young

man. We need your prayers; Tony needs

your prayers, for the furtherance of this
Clu'istian Home.

"Day School News"

Christian Day School is open to children

we give thanks to a loving Father who has

of Jamaica desiring the best in education.

needs.

visited here this pa-st summer, has returned

supplied, through His servant.s, our daily

On Christmas day, may you remember

us, as we remember you and mav God
grant each of you a boimtiful measure of
Christmas joy.

Francis Hardy of Buffalo, New York, who

to teach full time. He has had twelve years

teaching experience in America. We hope

to uphold high standards of education at

a modest fee.

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VOLUME 6

Our Christmas

Light

Jesus said, "I am die light of the world."

The comine of Jesus on that quiet lovely

night
night in Betlilehem
Betl
so long ago, was marked
by the light of a bea:utifui star. In the
darkness, its dazzling light was a sign that
an even greater light had come into the
world.

Christmas time reminds us of that great

and wonderful light, and as the eve before

Christmas settles over this old world again

people of all nations will remember Jesus.

A few nights ago we sat on the living
room rug with tlie children all about us,
and talked of Christmas. There were com

ments by the older ones who proudly re

membered several Christmases in the Home,
and little ones who asked what it meant-

"Tony's First Word"

Tony was just five months old when he
came to live at Jamaica Christian Boys'
Home. He already had oodles of shiny
black silky hair. During the weeks that
followed Tony's hair was growing just as
fast as Tony was growing, and before long
it was hanging down into hi.s shijiy black
eyes.

One day Mommy decided that the little

fellow needed a hair-cut and so she trimmed

and trimmed until seven-month old Tony

looked like a real boy again.
When the cutting was over and the hair
was brushed from his collar, Tony looked
up with a big grin and said, "Mommy"
for the very first time. Auntie Adele,
and some of the boys came running
to gaze in wonder at their baby.
Mommy held him close and smiled down
on him, hoping tliat he would soon know
what Mommy really meant.

In real child-like fashion, the lovely manger

story and what it means to us today, was
told.

All over Jamaica on Christmas Day, little

voices will be raised in joyful carols to
honour Christ. We hope to have a lovely
Christmas and we hope you do too- But
most of all, our boys want to hear again

the story of Jesus and to give their f^ts

of love to otners, just
gift of His Son.

as God gave the

"Rolling Earthquake"
One very cloudy and dismal day in
October, tlie boys were just getting out of
school when all of a sudden, an earthquake
shook the house. After watching die floors
roll up and down a few times, the boys
became quite excited.
A few minutes later, Peter came in to
look for Mommy and said, "Oh Mommy,
why did God make the cartiiquake?"
Mommy said, "Why Peter, I just don't
know for sure, but perhaps we can ask
Him about it when we see Him someday."
Peter sighed a wee sigh and said thought
fully, "Mommy, please remember and let's
not forget fo ask Him." Mommy smiled
at his earnestness and said, "Yes, Peter, I

will try and remember," and Peter, quite

satisfied, ran back to his play.

"I Love That Man"

Climbing into the car after his regular
visit to the dentist, Victor looked up
and firmly declared, "I love that man!" He
had received kind words after sitting
quietly and not crying even when tlie
dentist hurt him a little. He had decided

after all that the dentist was really his

friend.

Dr Henry Lopez has been the boys'

dentist for over a year and has very kindly
given all his care for them free of chargeIt is through such unselfish gifts of service
and money that this Home for boys is made
possible. We are gratefull

DECEMBER, 1956

PAGE FOUR

"International Mailbag"

"Children's Church"

SOUTH BEND, IND. "We arc- so <rhu! for

Jamaican children enjoy attending

'Our progress with the Boys' Home. I

jelieve that it is a very very important part
of Christian evangehzing." Mrs. |. A.
Ferguson. (We do too! Love and thanks to
the juniors.)
OWENSVILLE, IND. "It is the children's
wish that we send their offering to you."
H. Douglas. (Children enjoy helping other
children.)
GRENNEL, IOWA. "When our Juniors
heard about the Home they wanted to
help. They earned all of this gift." Mrs.
Burlineame. (Yes, the Home is growing.
You should see our baby!)

services of the church. Our boys and the

HUMBOLDT, ILL- " . . . would like to

share witli you the good news. My book,

"Soutli on Rolling Wheels" was published
. . . you folks are mentioned as a mis
sionary couple. The boys and girls enjoy
your paper . . . accept our gift." Mrs. Ann
Brooks (Congratulations! we need mor("
books by Christian authors.)

other

children who

attend church

with

them have been very very good, but after

weeks and weeks of watching them trying
to sit still, tile men of Cross Roads church
decided to build a chapel room so that they
could have their own meeting.
In searching around the property of the

Boys' Home, they found that our garage

was very large and could easily be made

into two parts.

Day after day the men worked, building

a wall, painting, and repairing. Finally the
room was finished, all bright and pretty
with light blue walls and all coloured
chairs. Lovely pictures of Bible scenes
were himg on the walls and a big Bible was
put on the children's pulpit-

The \'ery first Lord's Day morning after

the work was done, seventeen dear little

swimming pool for a safe placc to swim for

folks gathered for their worship service.

There were stories and sougs and object
lessons just suited for little folks, and never
before had the hour for worship service
passed so quickly. "Children's Church" is
growing and the boys and girls are happy

the boys of the Home." Mr. and Mrs. C.

about it.

COLUMBUS, OHIO. "Our children start

ed

dropping pennies

into a small

scale

Grimstad. (Your loving gift should make

a wonderful addition to the Home! Swim

ming is excellent exercise for growing boys.)

HUNTINGTON, W. VA- "Our \i. C. E.
sends love to the boys. When we have our
prayer session every one of them say a
prayer for you all." Mrs. Meyer and Mrs.
McMullen. (Speaking of prayer, six year
old Andy can pray an adult sized prayer
for the opening of Sundav School exercises.
He remembers his friends in America antl

Jamaica too!)

"December's Flower"

The Poinsettia is one of Jamaica's most

lovely flowers. Its bright red petals are in

full bloom this montli, and remind us that

'My Brother'

Christmas will soon be here. Sometimes the

vines grow fifteen feet high. They grow

plentifully on the Island and are easy to

transplant.

We wish you could see tlie pretty ones

growing just outside the dining room

window at the Home. Among the many

lovely flowers that grow here, the Poin
settia is most outstanding for its brillijmco

and traditional glory.

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LTD.,

In

God's

often

sing. Eddie

of

every

is proud of bis

new

Indian brotlier and he promises to be very

careful with that big safety pin. Our boys
are being taught to live the Golden Rule.

3 HANOVBR

ST.,

KINSSTON,

TO

JAMAICA, B.W.I.

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children

"Red and yellow, brown and white, they

are precious in His sight," is a song we

THE JAMAICA EVANGEL

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family,

nation and colour are brothers and sisters.

Joliot, Til

JAMAICA,

B.W.I.