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DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91111
title: Missionaries and Local Friends Build Improvements at the Kalomo Mission, Kalomo, Zambia, ca.1941-1959

description: "Orville and the boys setting the door and frames. These brick you see in picture are mud brick (Kimberly) dried in the sun." Orville Brittell (pictured far left) works with local friends and associates of the Kalomo Mission to add improvements to the compound. John Sherriff and W. N. Short, American missionaries from Churches of Christ, began the mission in 1922. Orville Brittell joined them in 1939 and married Augusta Scott, daughter of George and O. R. Scott who were also missionaries from Churches of Christ who worked at the mission station.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91112
title: Orville Brittell Adds Bricks to the Foundation of a New Building, Kalomo, Zambia, ca.1941-1959

description: "The bottom is of burnt brick which Orville hauled 17 miles from Livingstone with the truck the good brethren helped Lester get. Orv. bought it from Lester. Lester let him have it for about $2000 less than it cost Lester. Brethren gave Lester about $775 on truck. He is so glad that it is in Africa working for the Lord." Orville Brittell, American missionary from Churches of Christ to Zambia (or what was then Northern Rhodesia), works with local workers on a new building at the Kalomo Mission out side of Livingstone, Zambia. John Sherriff and W. N. Short, American missionaries from Churches of Christ, began the mission in 1922. Orville Brittell joined them in 1939 and married Augusta Scott, daughter of George and O. R. Scott who were also missionaries from Churches of Christ who worked at the mission station.
DOI: 10.48370/ofd/nnaj4k/aksv3n
title: Puccinia impatientis Schubad F-0635.tif

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DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91113
title: Ira Y. Rice Stands Next to Garfield Todd, Former Prime Minister of Southern Rhodesia, Singapore, 1959

description: "Garfield Todd (tall man), former Prime Minister of Southern Rhodesia, honored us with a visit in February. Here he is talking to Vade and me at the building. Mr. Ng Cheng Bok, President of Singapore's Junior Chamber of Commerce, immediately behind." Garfield Todd, former Prime Minister of and missionary to Southern Rhodesia, stands next to Ira Y. Rice, American missionary to Singapore from Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.48370/ofd/nnaj4k
title: Puccinia impatientis (Schwein.) Arthur, 635

description: Fungarium Micromycetes
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91114
title: Jimmie Lovell and Arlie Smith Stand in Front of a Church of Christ, Lisbon, Portugal, 1969

description: "9-19-69 Jimmie Lovell and Arlie Smith in front of the church building, Rua Carvalho Araujo, 35. Lisbon, Portugal." Jimmie Lovell, missionary promoter form Churches of Christ in California, and Arlie Smith, American missionary from Churches of Christ to Brazil, stand in front of a Church of Christ in Lisbon, Portugal.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91115
title: Students from Korean Christian College Sort Through Bible Correspondence Course Material, Seoul, South Korea, 1966

description: "Location of BCC [Bible Correspondence Center] students is done with pins on the wall map behind the students. Opening the mail. The girl to the right (Min Lee) is making up post cards to encourage slow students." Students from Korean Christian College, a higher education institution started by American missionaries from Churches of Christ receive and sort mail from Bible correspondence course students form across South Korea. During this period of time missionaries from Churches of Christ often used Bible correspondence courses as an evangelistic tool.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91116
title: Students from Korean Christian College Grade Bible Correspondence Courses, Seoul, South Korea, 1966

description: Students from Korean Christian College, a higher education institution started by American missionaries from Churches of Christ receive and sort mail from Bible correspondence course students form across South Korea. During this period of time missionaries from Churches of Christ often used Bible correspondence courses as an evangelistic tool.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91117
title: Bill Ramsay Examines Records Kept in a Card File, Seoul, South Korea, 1966

description: "The card file and me" Bill Ramsay, American missionary from Churches of Christ to South Korea, examines a card file filled with records of Bible Correspondence Course Students from all over South Korea. During this period of time missionaries from Churches of Christ often used Bible correspondence courses as an evangelistic tool.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91118
title: A Sunday Morning Church Service at the Somprasong 4 Church of Christ, Bangkok, Thailand, 1966

description: "Attention was good even in the back of the building as the church in Bangkok, Thailand conducted Sunday morning services on June 5. A record crowd of 255 people listened to Charles Davis preach the gospel. Five other preachers also spoke that morning in a three and one-half hour service in which $1,320.00 U. S. was raised in the mission field to take the gospel to fields beyond that are white unto harvest. Preaching the gospel to the whole world is the responsibility of the whole church -- including the church in the mission fields." Members of the Somprasong 4 Church of Christ, the first Church of Christ in Bangkok, Thailand started by Parker Henderson, American missionary from Churches of Christ to Thailand, listen to a sermon during a special worship service on a Sunday morning.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91119
title: A Christmas Card from the Ramsay Family, Seoul, South Korea, 1966

description: "December 19, 1966. Dear Jimmy, Got your letter through Sid asking for a report on the B. C. C. works in Korea. I'll get it to you as soon as possible. It's a great idea. We had a good month last month. 144 graduates. 15 asked for Baptism. 9487 lessons were graded and 264 personal letters came in. Total enrollment now stands at 38,832. I enjoy Action very much. It seems to get better every month. Love Bill Ramsay." A Christmas card from the Ramsay family, missionaries from Churches of Christ to South Korea, to Jimmie Lovell, editor of Action Magazine, a periodical published by members of Churches of Christ that focused on international missions. From left to right: Gay, Ross, Jon Mark, Nancy, Timothy, Bill, Joy, and Kimberly.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91120
title: The Old Folks Home Congregation of the Somprasong 4 Church of Christ, Bangkok, Thailand, 1966

description: "OLD FOLKS HOME CONGREGATION -- Bangkok, Thailand June 5. Nine old people here are members of the church meeting in a government hospital and old folks home. Two are blind, some are childish and all are afflicted in some way. A preacher from the Chinese congregation in Bangkok has done most of the work in converting these old people. Others have helped supply clothes, food and necessities for them." A photograph of several older members of the Somprasong 4 Church of Christ in Bangkok, Thailand, who also regularly met together for worship in a government hospital and old folks home.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91121
title: Thai Church Leaders and Preachers, Bangkok, Thailand, 1966

description: "Church leaders and preachers from 32 congregations in Thailand ready for dinner at the Parker Hendersons home. Bangkok, Thailand - June 1, 1966. Over 250 baptized, 7 preachers converted and twelve congregations established in last six months." A group photograph of Thai leaders and preachers from Churches of Christ who met for dinner at the home of Parker Henderson, the first American missionary from Churches of Christ to Thailand.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91122
title: Nabu Suyuki and the Bixlers, Tokyo, Japan, ca.1960-1968

description: "Bro. Nabu Suyuki, one of our capable Christian Leaders (Naomi - San's Wedding) (hence the 'tails')" O. D. Bixler and is wife, "Mama Beth," stand next to Nabu Suyuki, a leader in Churches of Christ in Tokyo, Japan. O. D. Bixler and "Mama Beth" Bixler were long time missionaries to Japan from Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91123
title: The Bixlers, Moores, and Iwakamis, Mito, Japan, 1964

description: "Bro. and Sis. J. C. Moore of Pepperdine College with The Bixlers visit the home of Bro. (Governor) and sister Iwakami in Mito City, Japan. Jan. 2, 1964." O. D. and "Mama Beth" Bixler stand with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Moore and Mr. and Mrs. Iwakami, governor of Mito City, Japan. The Bixlers were long time missionaries to Japan from Churches of Christ while the Moores were from Pepperdine College in California, where J. C. was an administrator.
DOI: 10.48370/ofd/vokpg0/d6pmp1
title: Puccinia impatientis Schubad F-0361.tif

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DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91124
title: Preachers from the Ibo People, Nigeria, ca.1966-1967

description: "Graduating Ibo preachers before the war." A group photograph of preachers from the Ibo people in eastern Nigeria (at that time, "Biafra") who were graduating from a Church of Christ preaching school. This mission was run by Rees Bryant and Jim Massey, American missionaries from Churches of Christ. This picture was taken just before the Nigerian Civil War in the late 1960s.
DOI: 10.48370/ofd/vokpg0
title: Puccinia impatientis (Schwein.) Arthur, 361

description: Fungarium Micromycetes
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91125
title: Jim Hamilton, Bridgetown, Barbados, 1960

description: "This is Jim Hamilton - From Pleasanton, Texas" The congregation of the Central Church of Christ in Bridgetown, Barbados fellowships with one another after Sunday morning services. Jim Hamilton, highlighted by Winston J. Massiah, preacher and evangelist of the church, is pictured in the front right portion of the photograph.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91126
title: Handing Out Soft Drinks, Bridgetown, Barbados, 1960

description: "We help the needy as the Lord Taught." Men, women, and children take soft drinks from a member of the Central Church of Christ in Bridgetown, Barbados after a Sunday morning church service.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91127
title: Worship Service at the Central Church of Christ, Bridgetown, Barbados, 1960

description: "Central congregation at worship" A Sunday morning worship service at the Central Church of Christ in Bridgetown, Barbados.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91128
title: Side View of the Central Church of Christ, Bridgetown, Barbados, 1960

description: A side-exterior view of the Central Church of Christ in Bridgetown, Barbados.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91129
title: Youth from the Central Church of Christ in Barbados, Bridgetown, Barbados, 1960

description: "Youth on the March. 4 PM each Sunday." A group photograph of children who attended the Church of Christ in the Island nation of Barbados. Pictured on the far right, front row, is Winston J. Massiah, evangelist.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91130
title: Vietnamese Baptism, Van Dong, Vietnam, 1969

description: "The 58 people being baptized by Chung Hi Gun at Van Dong." People line up to be baptized by Chung Hi Gum, evangelist, in Van Dong, Vietnam, just south of Hanoi.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91131
title: Winston J. Massiah in Front of the Central Church of Christ, Bridgetown, Barbados, 1960

description: "Winston J. Massiah, Barbados" Winston J. Massiah, evangelist from Churches of Christ in Barbados, holds up a Bible as he stands in front of the Church of Christ he planted in Bridgetown, Barbados and the men of the church.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91132
title: The Congregation of the Central Church of Christ, Bridgetown, Barbados, 1960

description: Winston J. Massiah, evangelist from Churches of Christ in Barbados, stands in front of the congregation that met at the Central Church of Christ in Bridgetown, Barbados. The second church Massiah planted in Barbados.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91133
title: The Central Church of Christ, Bridgetown, Barbados, 1960

description: An exterior view of the Central Church of Christ in Bridgetown, Barbados.
DOI: 10.48370/ofd/rvnyu6/umvu1i
title: Puccinia impatientis Schubad F-0359.tif

description: :unav
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91134
title: After Sunday Services, Bridgetown, Barbados, 1960

description: The congregation of the Central Church of Christ in Bridgetown, Barbados fellowships outside the church building after Sunday morning services. Winston Massiah, evangelist and preacher, is pictured second from the right, facing the camera.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91135
title: Winston J. Massiah Preaching a Sermon, Bridgetown, Barbados, 1960

description: "Your humble servant - Winston J. Massiah" Winston J. Massiah, evangelist and preacher, preaches a sermon at the Central Church of Christ in Bridgetown, Barbados, one of the churches he planted on the Caribbean island.
DOI: 10.48370/ofd/rvnyu6
title: Puccinia impatientis (Schwein.) Arthur, 359

description: Fungarium Micromycetes
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91136
title: Winston J. Massiah with the Men of the Central Church of Christ, Bridgetown, Barbados, 1960

description: "Our strong force, we baptized and taught them." Winston J. Massiah, evangelist and preacher, stands in front of the men of one of the congregations he established in Barbados.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91137
title: A Member of the Sao Paulo Team Teaches Sunday School, Sao Paulo, Brazil, ca.1962-1968

description: "The new church building will provide desperately needed class-room space. Sunday school classes now meet, such as the one in this foto, in converted bedrooms, kitchens, and the garage." A member of the Sao Paulo team teaches Bible class on a Sunday morning. The Sao Paulo team began forming in 1958 at Abilene Christian University. In June 1961, when the team left, there were 26 adults and 18 children on the team. By 1962 this number increased to a total of 50 American missionaries from Churches of Christ working as a mission team in Sao Paulo, Brazil. This was the largest team of missionaries ever sent out by Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91138
title: Teaching Bible Class in a Bedroom, Sao Paulo, Brazil, ca.1962-1968

description: "The new church building will provide space for Sunday school classes which are always crowded. One congregation in Sao Paulo has absolutely no classrooms and another has only one classroom. In this foto, children meet in a bedroom for their class. There are 11 congregations of Brazilian churches."  A member of the Sao Paulo team teaches Bible class in a bedroom on a Sunday morning. The Sao Paulo team began forming in 1958 at Abilene Christian University. In June 1961, when the team left, there were 26 adults and 18 children on the team. By 1962 this number increased to a total of 50 American missionaries from Churches of Christ working as a mission team in Sao Paulo, Brazil. This was the largest team of missionaries ever sent out by Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91139
title: Families Study Together, Sao Paulo, Brazil, ca.1962-1968

description: "The new church building will provide space for private Bible classes as well as public ones. In this foto, a Brazilian family studies in a cottage class meeting." A missionary family from Churches of Christ studies scripture with a family from Sao Paulo Brazil. The Sao Paulo team began forming in 1958 at Abilene Christian University. In June 1961, when the team left, there were 26 adults and 18 children on the team. By 1962 this number increased to a total of 50 American missionaries from Churches of Christ working as a mission team in Sao Paulo, Brazil. This was the largest team of missionaries ever sent out by Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91140
title: Public Bible Courses, Sao Paulo, Brazil, ca.1962-1968

description: "The new church building will provide space for public Bible courses offered to the Brazilian public. In this foto, a class meets in a large bedroom converted into a classroom." An American missionary from Churches of Christ stands behind a group of students taking a free Bible course. The Sao Paulo team began forming in 1958 at Abilene Christian University. In June 1961, when the team left, there were 26 adults and 18 children on the team. By 1962 this number increased to a total of 50 American missionaries from Churches of Christ working as a mission team in Sao Paulo, Brazil. This was the largest team of missionaries ever sent out by Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91141
title: A Member of the Sao Paulo Team Baptizes a New Convert to Churches of Christ, Sao Paulo, Brazil, ca.1962-1968

description: "BAPTISM SCENE The new church building will have a baptistery visible to the audience in order that they may witness baptism by immersion. None of the present meeting places of the church have a baptistery where the audience can witness immersion. All believers are now baptized in a baptistery located behind the "School of the Bible" where the missionaries have their offices. There have been 283 baptisms in past 3 years in Brazil work." An American missionary from Churches of Christ baptizes a new Brazilian convert to Churches of Christ. The Sao Paulo team began forming in 1958 at Abilene Christian University. In June 1961, when the team left, there were 26 adults and 18 children on the team. By 1962 this number increased to a total of 50 American missionaries from Churches of Christ working as a mission team in Sao Paulo, Brazil. This was the largest team of missionaries ever sent out by Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91142
title: Baptism Scene, Sao Paulo, Brazil, ca.1962-1968

description: "Baptism Scene in Brazil" An American missionary from Churches of Christ baptizes a new Brazilian convert to Churches of Christ. The Sao Paulo team began forming in 1958 at Abilene Christian University. In June 1961, when the team left, there were 26 adults and 18 children on the team. By 1962 this number increased to a total of 50 American missionaries from Churches of Christ working as a mission team in Sao Paulo, Brazil. This was the largest team of missionaries ever sent out by Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91143
title: Church of Christ Store Front, Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Brazil, 1962

description: "In front of store building we are meeting in. Corrugated door slides up for entrance. Jose Marcelino dos Santos in darker suit, and Pedro Torquato. (Pedro is one that Ivan took with him)" An exterior view of a Church of Christ in Brazil as three of its members stand out front.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91144
title: Sunday School, Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Brazil, 1962

description: "A group of the children at church. Anita Salco is the teacher." Sunday school students stand with their teacher outside of the Church of Christ in Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Brazil.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91145
title: The Church Van, Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Brazil, 1962

description: "Arlie and the Volkswagen church supplied for transportation." A member of the Sao Jose do Rio Preto Church of Christ stands next to the church van.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91146
title: Religious Education, Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Brazil, 1962

description: "A class Alma and Jose have each week in the public school released time for religious education." A group of students from a public school who take religious education classes from members of the Sao Jose do Rio Preto Church of Christ.
DOI: 10.48370/ofd/nswvze/nwl0ks
title: Puccinia impatientis Schubad F-0025.tif

description: :unav
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91147
title: Brazilian Preachers, Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Brazil, 1962

description: "From left to right - Antonio Espindola, Jose dos Santos, Pedro Lorquato. Jose is a Brazilian preacher, and the other two are studying to preach." Three Brazilian preachers from Sao Jose do Rio Preto pose for a photograph.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91148
title: Church Sign, Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Brazil, 1962

description: "Sign in front of building" The sign for the Church of Christ in Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Brazil.
DOI: 10.48370/ofd/nswvze
title: Puccinia impatientis (Schwein.) Arthur, 25

description: Fungarium Micromycetes
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91149
title: Richard Kruse, Helsinki, Finland, 1961

description: "Richard Allen Kruse. Katajaharjuntie 6, A8 Helsinki-Lautasaari, Finland. Supporting Congregations: 1. Fourth Ave. Church of Christ , Franklin, Tenn. 2. Church of Christ, Mooresville, Ala. 3. Church of Christ, Scottsville, Ky. 4. Also supported by various individuals. Date of Birth - Nov. 7, 1936. Graduate of Freed Hardeman College - (A. A.); Third Year Certificate - Freed-Hardeman College; Graduate of Harding College (B. A.); Preached at Greensburg, Ky. 1959-1960 before coming to Finland. Married Sept. 1, 1955 to Bettie Lou Burgin of Bardstown, Ky." A portrait of Richard Kruse who was among the first American missionaries from Churches of Christ to work in Finland.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91150
title: Eddie Dunn, Helsinki, Finland, 1961

description: "Eddie L. Dunn; Box 6033 Helsinki 31, Finland. Warren Twp. Church of Christ (overseeing eldership) 13304 Toepfer Rd. Warren, Michigan (supported by this and 13 other churches in Mich., Ark., and Tenn.) Single; Born - Aug. 10, 1937. Graduate of - Freed-Hardeman (A. A.); Harding (B. A.); North Central Chr. College (post-grad. missions cert.) Preached at Milan, Michigan - 1959-1960 before coming to Finland." A portrait of Eddie Dunn who was among the first American missionaries from Churches of Christ to work in Finland.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91151
title: Wallice Mays, Helsinki, Finland, 1961

description: "Wallice Mays; Luoteisuayla 28. A. 9. Lauttasaari, Helsinki, Finland. Born: May 14, 1935; Overseeing congregation - Sikeston, Missouri; is supported by this and seventeen other congregations, and several individuals. Graduate of - Freed-Hardeman College (A. A.) 3rd Bible certificate; Harding College (B. A.); North Central Christian College (post. grad. missions cert.); Preached at: Effingham, Illinois - 1958-1959; Rivier Rouqe, Mich. - 1959-1960. Married to Virginia Blackwelder = June 17, 1958. Daughter Mary Elizabeth born June 21, 1959." A portrait of Wallice Mays who was among the first American missionaries form Churches of Christ to work in Finland.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91152
title: Gemeindehaus einer Gemeinde Christi, Munich, Germany, 1961

description: "Supported By Elders Church of Christ 3014 Skillman Ave Dallas - Texas" A postcard of a Church of Christ Meeting Place in Munich, Germany. This church was supported by a Church of Christ in Dallas, Texas.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91153
title: The Hoepel Family, Munich, Germany, 1961

description: "Preacher Bro. Ludwig Hoepel and Family. Since 1952." A family portrait of the Hoepel family. Ludwig Hoepel was the preacher at the Church of Christ in Munich, Germany.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91154
title: Dieter Goebel, Hamburg, Germany, 1961

description: "Dear Br. Lovell, Dieter Altenof Hamburg asked me to send a picture of me for a history of the work in Hamburg which you want to print in your paper. We sure appreciate your interest in mission work. Sincerely, Dieter Goebel" Dieter Goebel converted to Churches of Christ by Otis Gatewood as a young man in the late 1940s. Goebel was an orphan who lived in a Boys' Home in Frankfurt, Germany after World War 2 that was run by missionaries from American Churches of Christ. Goebel moved on to eventually become a preacher in Germany and then later moved to the United States of America.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91155
title: Don Carter Distributes Clothing, Mumbai, India, 1968

description: "Clothes being given out in Bombay, received from Shaw St. congregation in Pasadena, Texas U. S. A." Don Carter distributes clothes to people living in Mumbai, India. Carter was the first American missionary from Churches of Christ to work in Mumbai. He worked alongside Joshua Gootam, an Indian evangelist. They primarily worked with people who spoke Telugu rather than with those who spoke Hindi, one of the dominant languages in the region.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91156
title: A Sunday Morning Church Service, Mumbai, India, 1968

description: "At church in Bombay, India" A church service at one of the first Churches of Christ in Mumbai India. The church was planted by Don Carter, American missionary from Churches of Christ, and his partner Joshua Gootam, Indian evangelist from Churches of Christ.