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Sapp Ron Amy 1969 Zambia PDF
Sapp Ron Amy 1969 Zambia PDF
SPRING 1969
NO. 2
THE
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NEW OPPORTUNITIES
FOR CHURCH GROWTH
Since Ronald and Amy Sapp moved to Livingstone, Zambia in September, 1968, their v^ork has centered in
the "bush."
effective evangelistic work in the city as well. two great doors of opportunity stand open.
Zambia. It is named after the great missionary, doctor, and explorer, David Livingstone. It is one of the traditional
mission fields of the world, yet few missionaries are work ing in the city itself.
$45.00 per month will rent and $5,700 will buy this
building. It has 130 chairs, a pulpit, baptistry, four class rooms and is structurally sound. Efforts are being made to lease this building in order to' begin services the first Sunday in May.
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churches of Christ bore a glowing witness for Christ in Chief Katapazi's area, about 43 miles from Livingstone. Many were baptized during his ministry. However, this
man found it necessary to return to the states before an indigenous congregation could be established.
and Ron has been going to this village on Sundays. As the Sapps work in these new areas, they request your prayers for them personally and for the people.
Many have been following church with great interest. An gregation appeared in the April Standard. Here are fhe latest
the progress of the Libala article concerning this con 27th issue of the Christian developments:
Amy and I took a working holiday for a week in February. The Sunday we were gone on vacation, the Libala brethren carried on with regular services on their own. 1 gave them literature and helped them prepare for
the Lord's Day, but that was all. When I returned, every thing had gone perfectly. I was quite pleased with them.
Because of the opportunity to preach at Katapazi, I decided to
leave the Libala brethren on
I am thrilled at the way the church leaders have accepted the challenge. Since the Libala brethren have been conducting their own services, there has been one
baptism and the crowds are as big as they have ever been. The Libala church is the talk of the villages. God is truly blessing their efforts to preach the Gospel. This
proves that missionaries need only place the Gospel in the hands of the people. They can preach and teach their own people, usually far more effectively. David Livingstone was convinced of this almost TOO years ago.
He said, "I have no hesitation in saying one or two
pious native agents are equal if not superior to Europeans (meaning whites) in the beginning of the work. The natives look so much upon the Gospel as just ways and customs of white men that little progress is made, but from their fellows the truth comes directly."
Amy and 1 pray daily for this new congregation. Will you join us as we pray for God's protection and blessing
on these enthusiastic Christians?
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sion, Ronald Sapp, Missionary, P.O. Box 128, Livingstone, Zambia, Africa. Remove all tags and wrappings from new garments. List each item on your customs declaration.
Pack everything very tightly. Wrap the package tightly also. Check with your post office concerning limit on size and weight of package, and the cheapest postage. Allow two months for delivery unless you wish to invest in air freight. BEFORE BUYING ITEMS TO SEND, YOU SHOULD WRITE US FOR ADVICE. SOME ITEMS (though not many)
CAN BE PURCHASED HERE IN ZAMBIA CHEAPER.
Family Talk
by Amy
main at home for the duration of my pregnancy. As most of you know by now, our third child is due in June. I am really looking forward to helping Ron start the new work in Livingstone. We are very enthused about the possibilities of a congregation in the City. I will help by teaching Bible School Classes. Eventually a women's
group will be started, too.
Now a bit of news about the family. David is almost five, and is looking forward to Kindergarten. His regular schooling begins in January, but Kindergarten will start In May. He really likes books, so he should like school. The schools he will attend do teach in English, and the primary schools are considered to be pretty good. Jenny will sure be lonely when David goes to school. She has trouble keeping away from the three little kittens which joined us about a month ago. The picture you see of Jenny was taken on her third birthday in February. We celebrated by going to the river for a picnic. I want to personally thank all of you who have con
tinued to write us here in Zambia. I also want to thank
many who have sent personal gifts. We gratefully appre ciate this support and interest. You are wonderful people, may God bless each of you.
Sincerely,
AMY.
1.
A new tape recording telling of the work in and around Livingstone. BE SURE TO STATE THE DATE YOU WANT
TO USE THE RECORDING.
2.
turing the Sapp family in Zambia. It includes 10 mis sion stories written by Ron, with visual aids. Write early as supplies are limited.
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with pictures, maps showing the locations of all the missionaries, and a history of the
nation of Zambia. You
may have as many copies as you wish, but be sure you state how
many.
4.
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VOL. 3
SUMMER 1969
NO. 3
THE
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THE LIVINGSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
The doors of Livingstone Christian Church first opened
Six different language groups were represented In the congregation. Tonga, Lozi, Sindebele, Nyanja, Tamil (an Indian language), and English. The older children that
attended could understand English. Hymns were sung In two languages Tonga and English.
The greatest problem was teaching. The teachers all spoke English. However, the problem was overcome by breaking into two groups. Those able to speak English were taught by Amy, and the remainder was taught through two interpreters. Mrs. Bennett (the teacher) would teach in English, it would then be interpreted In Tonga, then Nyanja.
The Livingstone Christian Church will be four months old by the time you receive this paper. This will have
allowed several innovations to be made in accommodating the various language groups.
Two Bible School classes are now in the vernacular.
Hymns
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have been mimeographed in three languages . . . Tonga, Nyanja, and English. The same tune is used in all cases, but the v/orshipper chooses the language easiest for him. In other v/ords, we have Rock of Ages in three languages in parallel columns.
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We originally met Ian and Denise in Lusaka and were happy when they were posted to Livingstone. Knowing of their zeal, their love of God, and their reverence of the Holy Scriptures, we asked them to help us begin Livingstone
Christian Church.
the singing. (We do not have a piano). He preaches two out of three Sundays for the worship service. Denise pre
CHILDREN AT KATAPAZI
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birth announcement
Lawrence Michael was born to Ron and Amy Sapp on July 14, 1969 at the Livingstone General Hospital. He
our teaching. By so doing, we hope to bring the new Christians into a more complete appreciation of the Savior. In Zambia the word for filmstrips, slide pictures or movies is: "bio-scope." When the villagers hear there
is a bio-scope, they all gather around the mission LandRover to watch and listen.
I have sometimes shown pictures of the villagers themselves. They really enjoy seeing themselves in this
way. We also use this method to tell about the other
churches in the area.
A weekly Bible class has been started at the Hillcrest High School in Livingstone. This is the school where Ian
Bennett teaches. Every Friday afternoon at 4:30 Ron meets
with the thirty boys who are enrolled in the school. All of these boys are boarding students in the school. They
were chosen for their high scholastic ability in primary school, and were brought to Livingstone for special train ing in the High School.
mission school.
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is owned and operated by the Zambian government. The government encourages religious instruction in all public schools . . . something Americans find hard 1o believe.
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