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DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89952
title: The Congregation of the Church of Christ in Singapore, Singapore, 1959

description: "Opportunity in Singapore gets better all the time. When we bought the building (see above) last year, we were enabled to divide our efforts into three distinct congregations, language-wise. The English-speaking congregation meets Sunday mornings; the Teochew-Cantonese in the afternoon; and the Mandarin at night. The photo is of members and friends of the Teochew-Cantonese congregation, who assembled for the wedding, March 22, of two young members, Brother Chua Boon Chuah and Sister Wong Lai Yong. Brother Lye Hong Meng (seated with Ira y. Rice, Jr., right) preaches for this congregation. It is growing steadily." A group photo of the Teochew-Cantonese speaking congregation of the first Church of Christ in Singapore. This church is still in existence and is known as the Mulmein Road Church of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89953
title: The Congregation of the An-tung Street Church of Christ, Taipei, Taiwan, 1959

description: "Jordan Wen hold a meeting at An-tung St. Church, Taipei, July 25th" Jordan Wen, an American educated Taiwanese minister, was the first evangelist from a cappella Churches of Christ to work in Taiwan.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89954
title: Frank Trayler Baptizes Josefina Millan De Oliva, Caracas, Venezuela, 1963

description: "Frank Trayler, Caracas, Venezuela, baptizes Mrs. Josefina Millan de Oliva in the Caribbean Sea, on 24 August 1963. Her husband & son were also baptized at the same time." A photograph of Frank Trayler, American missionary from a cappella Churches of Christ, baptizing Josefina Millan De Oliva.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89955
title: Frank Trayler Baptizes Manuel Oliva, Jr., Caracas, Venezuela, 1963

description: "Frank Trayler, Caracas Venezuela, baptizing Manuel Oliva, Jr., as his father looks on. Both parents were also baptized at the same time, August 24, 1963, in the Caribbean Sea." Frank Trayler, American missionary from a cappella Churches of Christ, baptizes Manuel Oliva, Jr.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89956
title: Frank Trayler Teaches English, Caracas, Venezuela, 1962

description: "Frank Trayler, Caracas, Venezuela, teaches a beginners English class twice a week using 'Gospel Treasure' work Books for texts. There were 18 children present on Nov. 5, 1962. He will start another class of beginners in Jan. '64." Frank Trayler, American missionary from a cappella Churches of Christ, teaches an English class to Venezuelan children.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89957
title: S. K. Dong Baptizing Korean Converts, South Hamgyong Province, North Korea, 1938

description: "It is the picture of the 11th baptismal service in one of the new places, on October 19th. Those 23 Koreans (13 men and 10 women) who put the white gowns are the new believers. They want to wash their sins away and become the new creatures. I thank the Lord for them. These new Christians send you friends their thanks for they have the salvation through you friends in America. I hope  you friends will understand that these new Christians need the communion set and the meeting house to worship the Lord. Want you help them to have the communion set and meeting house? These new Christians send you a Christmas Greetings. Sanki Hoksei, Korea, Nov. 18, 1938, S. K. Dong" S. K. Dong was the first evangelist from a cappella Churches of Christ to work in Korea.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89958
title: Otis W. Bell at the Dedication Ceremony of the Airin-en Orphanage, Okinawa, Japan, 1953

description: "Orphanage's Home. Rev. Otis W. Bell, missionary for the Church of Christ on Okinawa, takes the speaker stand during dedication ceremonies of the Airin-en Orphanage November 21, 1953, on Okinawa. It marked the official opening of the island's second home for orphan children." Otis W. Bell, a missionary from the United Methodist Church, speaks at the dedication ceremony for the Airin-en Orphanage in Okinawa, Japan.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89959
title: Elizabeth C. Bernard with Children, Hong Kong, China, 1959-1969

description: "Elizabeth C. Bernard and Children." A group portrait of Elizabeth Bernard with some children in front of a sign for one of the Churches of Christ in Hong Kong, China. Bernard worked in Hong Kong as a single woman from 1933 until her death there in 1971.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89960
title: Elizabeth C. Bernard, Hong Kong, China, ca.1959-1969

description: "Miss Elizabeth Bernard." A portrait of Elizabeth Bernard who worked as a single missionary in Hong Kong, China from 1933 until her death there in 1971.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89961
title: Vietnamese Christians Go Home After a Gospel Meeting, Vietnam, ca.1963-1968

description: "This pictures was taken on Dec. 16 (Monday) morning while crossing a little stream on our return journery from gospel meetings in our interior village. Included in our group are my elder sister, a nephew, two other church ladies."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89962
title: Graduates of the Preaching School, Bangkok, Thailand, ca.1960-1969

description: A group of graduates from the school of preaching started at the Somprasong 4 Church of Christ in Bangkok, Thailand. Pictured on the second row on the far right is Bob Davidson, American missionary from a cappella Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89963
title: Children from the Airin-en Orphanage, Okinawa, Japan, 1953

description: Children from the Airin-en Orphanage in Okinawa, Japan.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89964
title: A Child from the Airin-en Orphanage, Okinawa, Japan, 1953

description: A child from the Airin-en Orphanage in Okinawa, Japan.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89965
title: Two Children from the Airin-en Orphanage, Okinawa, Japan, 1953

description: Two children from the Airin-en Orphanage in Okinawa, Japan.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89966
title: Children Washing their Hands at the Airin-en Orphanage, Okinawa, Japan, 1953

description: Children washing their hands at the Airin-en Orphanage in Okinawa, Japan.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89967
title: The Congregation of the Church of Christ in Singapore, Singapore, 1959

description: "This is the building we need help to finish renovating. Photo taken after wedding, March 26, 1959 -- Singapore." This is a photograph of the congregation of the Moulmein Road Church of Christ in Singapore. Ira Y. Rice Jr., an American missionary from a cappella Churches of Christ, started the church in 1955. Renovations, which this photo refers to, began on the building in April 1959 and by August was declared ready for use.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89968
title: Plinio Colussi, Civitavecchia, Italy, ca.1955-1965

description: "This photo was made when Colussi was a Catholic Chaplain in the military service. Plinio Colussi Age 31 Baptized in Civitavecchia, Italy, Oct. 24, 1963. Gerlad Paden." A portrait of a convert to Churches of Christ in Civitavecchia, Italy. Gerald Paden, missionary from a cappella Churches of Christ to Italy following World War II, converted Colussi to Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89969
title: Orphans in Mexico, Mexico, ca.1950-1960

description: "Church Building; Children being cared for at an Old Mexico Orphan Home Site." A group portrait of Mexican children in front of a Church of Christ church building who are orphans.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89970
title: Clifford S. Edwards, Ewarton, Jamaica, 1964

description: "Clifford S. Edwards in front of chart during Ewarton meeting." Clifford S. Edwards, the first indigenous preacher from a cappella Churches of Christ in Jamaica, uses a sermon chart to help illustrate his teaching during a church meeting.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89971
title: Members of a capella Churches of Christ from Italy at Lectures in Florence, Florence, Italy, 1952

description: "A Group of Those Present for The Lectures in Florence." Italian members of a cappella Churches of Christ stand in front of the church building in Florence, Italy, while attending a series of lectures.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89972
title: Gian Luigi Giudici with Mr. Appetechhi, Civitavecchia, Italy, ca.1953-1960

description: "Bro. Giudici, Mr. Appetecchi" Gian Luigi Giudici, an Italian evangelist for a cappella Churches of Christ, studies with Mr. Appetecchi.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89973
title: Gian Luigi Giudici in Front of the Ten Commandments, Civitavecchia, Italy, 1960

description: "Jan. 25, 1960; Bro. Gian Luigi Giudici evangelist and one of the Ten Commandments wall-poster" Gian Luigi Giudici, an Italian evangelist for a cappella Churches of Christ, stands in front of a poster of the Ten Commandments. The top of the poster says, "The Ten Commandments as written in the Bible, as they are shown in the film, but not in the catechism." Below the Ten Commandments, the poster reads, "Subscribe today for supervised Bible correspondence lessons in Trena. It is completely free: Biblical Course - via V. Publicola, 59 - Rome. Visit the Church of Christ - Via Buonarroti 132 Civitavecchia. Every Sunday at 10 am religious education for children at 16.00. Worship with the celebration of the Lord's Supper. '... And you will know the truth and the truth will make you free" (John 8:32)
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89974
title: Evangelistic Tour Group, Glasgow, Scotland, 1962

description: A group portrait of members of Churches of Christ from the United States of America on an evangelistic tour, or campaign, through Glasgow, Scotland. Their efforts involved door knocking, handing out religious materials, etc., all aimed towards converting citizens of Glasgow to Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89975
title: Gatewood Missionary Tour, Germany, 1957

description: "Gatewood Missionary Tour to Germany 1957" A group picture of a college group Otis Gatewood, former missionary to Germany following World War II, took through Germany on an evangelistic campaign. Gatewood was among the first educators and ministers in Churches of Christ to encourage college students to spend summer and winter breaks abroad in mission efforts.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89976
title: Melvin Harbison Baptizing Robert Chan, ca.1959-1960

description: "Melvin Harbison Baptizing Robert Chan First Convert since Eoff and Harbison started Mission Work in Hong Kong. Eoff took picture." Melvin Harbison, American missionary from a cappella Churches of Christ, baptizing Robert Chan.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89920
title: A. R. Holton Conducts a Bible Training Class, Seoul, South Korea, ca.1958-1962

description: "Bro. Holton conducting training class for men at the Chong Yong Lee Church of Christ. Two-week training school was held in September." A. R. Holton, an American missionary from a cappella Churches of Christ, conducts a Bible training seminar for members of the Chong Yong Lee Church of Christ in Seoul, Korea.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89977
title: The Congregation of the Hanakawa Church of Christ, Ibaraki, Japan, 1956

description: "Hanakawa Church Bldg" The congregation of the Hanakawa Church of Christ in front of their building in the Ibaraki prefecture of Japan. There are three identifiable missionaries on the back row. From left to right: Max Mowrer, Harold Holland, and Harry R. Fox.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89978
title: The Congregation of the Civitavecchia Church of Christ, Civitavecchia, Italy, ca.1955-1960

description: "Civitavecchia, Italy, Church" A group photograph of the congregation of the Civitavecchia Church of Christ in Civitavecchia, Italy. Gian Luigi Giudici, the indigenous evangelist, is standing on the far left of the back row.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89979
title: Marie Hall Greets the Childress Family in Vietnam, Saigon, Vietnam, ca.1964-1968

description: "La Mesa Church of Christ ministers, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey A. Childress are greeted by Mrs. Maurice C. Hall, missionary of the Church of Christ in Saigon on June 6, when the Childresses arrive at Saigon airport." A photograph of Marie Hall greetings ministers from their supporting congregation in America at the Saigon airport in Vietnam. Marie and her husband Maurice were among the first missionaries from Churches of Christ to work in Vietnam after World War II.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89980
title: Marie and Maurice Hall, Missionaries to Vietnam, Saigon, Vietnam, ca.1964-1968

description: "Maurice and Marie Hall Missionaries to Viet-Nam Under Supervision of Royal Oak Michigan Church." A group portrait of the Hall family during their time as missionaries in Vietnam.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89981
title: The Congregation of the Piombino Church of Christ, Piombino, Italy, 1959

description: "The congregation in Piombino. The photograph represents the church as it met for worship on January 4th, 1959. There were 56 adults and 14 children present." This church was began by American missionaries from a cappella Churches of Christ who came to Italy following World War II.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89982
title: Aerial View of Ibaraki Christian College, Ibaraki, Japan, ca.1950-1960

description: "Ibaraki Christian College" An aerial view of Ibaraki Christian College; a Christian higher education institution founded in partnership between Japanese Christians and American missionaries from a cappella Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89983
title: The Closing Worship Service of the Florence Bible School, Florence, Italy, 1962

description: L-R Calogero Falcone, Joe E. Gibbs, Administrator of the Florence Bible School, and Gianfranco Sciotti addressing those assembled for the closing service of the school year. (2-7-62) Florence Italy
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89984
title: Wedding Service at Civitavecchia, Italy, 1964

description: "Civitavecchia - Italy; April 19, 1964; Mr. Fiaticelli (Catholic); Mrs. Fiaticelli (Christian); during the marriage ceremony - Bro. Gian Luigi Giudici is giving a Bible to this new family. As a result of this 'Gospel Victory' more relatives of this family will injoi [sic] us in our Bus for the Italian Lectureship in Piombino (May 26, 27, and 28)" A photograph of a wedding presided over by Gian Luigi Guidici, an Italian evangelist for Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89985
title: Ibaraki Christian College Helpers Associatian, Ibaraki, Japan, 1964

description: "Ibaraki Christian College I.C.C. Helpers Association." A group portrait of the Ibaraki Christian Collegte Helpers Association. Shoichi Oka, a founder of Ibaraki Christian College, is pictured seated second on the right on the front row.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89986
title: Candidates for baptism, Seoul, Korea, March 14, 1949

description: 1. Sister F. O. Binion 2. S. K. Dong 3. Kang Soon Myung - Presbyterian preacher. Others are candidates for baptism. It is the third baptismal service. March 14, 1948. Seoul, Korea. A group portrait of S. K. Dong, the first preacher from a cappella Churches of Christ in Korea, and baptismal candidates.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89987
title: S. K. Dong with G. H. P. Showalter and group in front of the offices of the Firm Foundation Publishing House, Austin, Texas, ca. 1940s.

description: "Dear Bro. Showalter, will you please remember me in your prayers that God may use me in Korea, more usefully here. Your Bro. S. K. Dong, Sanki Haksei, Korea." S. K. Dong (far right), an indigenous Korean preacher for Churches of Christ, stands next to George Henry Pryor Showalter (second from right) outside of the Firm Foundation Publishing House in Austin, Texas. Showalter was a long-time editor of the Firm Foundation, one of the most influential periodicals in Churches of Christ during the twentieth century.  S. K. Dong  and  were active in mission efforts in Korea.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89988
title: 1965 Asian Mission Workshop, Ibaraki, Japan, 1965

description: A group of American missionaries to Asia from a cappella Churches of Christ attend a conference in Ibaraki, Japan to fellowship, discuss strategy, and share resources. The picture was taken in front of the Home Economics building. Back row left to right: Bob Davidson, Ruth Betts, Bob Buchanan, Charlie Davis, Unknown, E. W. McMillan, Dorsey Traw, Terry Giboney, Robert Yarborough, Ray Brown. Second row left to right: Unknown, Elizabeth McCaleb, Bess Wheeler Rhodes, Unknown, Mrs. E. W. McMillan, Joan Gurganus, Norma Doyle, Barbara Buchanan, Unknown, Edna Pendergrass, Dixie Yarborough, Susan Giboney, Unknown, Barbara Bixler. Front row left to right: L. T. Gurganus, Unknown, Unkown, Parker Henderson, Unkown, Akio Limb, Joe Betts, Unknown, Ken Rideout, Dean Bixler, Unknown, Pence Dacus, Unknown.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89989
title: Students from Ibaraki Christian Schools Playing Sports, Ibaraki, Japan ca.1950-1965

description: Students from Ibaraki Christian Schools playing volleyball and basketball, dressed in athletic uniforms.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89990
title: Students from Ibaraki Christian Schools in Athletic Uniforms, Ibaraki, Japan, ca.1950-1965

description: Students from Ibaraki Christian Schools posing for a photograph in their athletic uniforms, holding sports equipment.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89991
title: Welcome Ceremony, Ibaraki, Japan, 1948

description: Orville D. Bixler speaking into a microphone in front of a banner titled, ""Welcome Bros. McMillan, Bixler, and Fox! Many Thanks for Establishing the Sion Gakuen,"" with Logan Fox seated on his right. Bixler worked as a missionary from a cappella Churches of Christ in Japan from 1918 until his death in 1968. Logan Fox was the son of Harry Robert Fox, a missionary to Japan from a cappella Churches of Christ, and was born in Japan. In the welcome ceremony, several of the kindergarteners performed traditional Japanese dance and sport for those in attendance.

""Sion Gakuen"" is Japanese for ""Zion Academy."" The Zion Academy was originally founded as ""Taga Gakuen"" or the Taga Academy, a kindergarten that was stated and run by the Taga Church. It changed its name to the ""Zion Academy"" in 1947 to better reflect and emphasize its spiritual emphasis. This kindergarten was the foundation for ""Zion College"" which eventually changed its name to ""Ibaraki Christian College"" because American supporters of the college disliked the association of the name ""Zion"" to the term ""Zionism"" that was becoming increasingly associated with conflict in the middle east during the late 1940s.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89992
title: Kindergarteners from the Zion Academy, Ibaraki, Japan, 1948

description: Two kindergarteners from the Zion Academy in Ibaraki, Japan posing in traditional Japanese clothing in preparation for the welcome ceremony thanking O. D. Bixler, E. W. McMillan, and Logan Fox for their help in establishing the kindergarten.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89993
title: Kindergarten Girls from the Zion Academy Preparing for a Performance, Ibaraki, Japan, 1948

description: A group of kindergarten girls from the Zion Academy preparing for their performance in the welcome ceremony thanking O. D. Bixler, E. W. McMillan, and Logan Fox for their help in establishing the kindergarten.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89994
title: Kindergarteners from the Zion Academy Singing on Stage, Ibaraki, Japan, 1948

description: A group of kindergarteners from Zion Academy singing at the welcome ceremony thanking O. D. Bixler, E. W. McMillan, and Logan Fox for their help in establishing the kindergarten. There is a banner behind them that says, "Welcome Bros. McMillan, Bixler, and Fox! Many Thanks for Establishing the Sion Gakuen"
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89995
title: Kindergarten Girls from the Zion Academy Preparing for a Performance Part Two, Ibaraki, Japan, 1948

description: A group of kindergarten girls from the Zion Academy preparing for their performance in the welcome ceremony thanking O. D. Bixler, E. W. McMillan, and Logan Fox for their help in establishing the kindergarten.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89996
title: Kindergarten Girls from the Zion Academy Dancing on Stage, Ibaraki, Japan, 1948

description: Two kindergarten girls dancing on stage in traditional Japanese dress while two women are singing in the background with a piano at the welcome ceremony thanking O. D. Bixler, E. W. McMillan, and Logan Fox for their help in establishing the kindergarten. There is a banner behind them that says, "Welcome Bros. McMillan, Bixler, and Fox! Many Thanks for Establishing the Sion Gakuen"
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89997
title: Kindergarteners from the Zion Academy Part Two, Ibaraki, Japan, 1948

description: Two kindergarteners from the Zion Academy in Ibaraki, Japan posing in traditional Japanese clothing in preparation for the welcome ceremony thanking O. D. Bixler, E. W. McMillan, and Logan Fox for their help in establishing the kindergarten.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89998
title: Kindergarteners from the Zion Academy Part Three, Ibaraki, Japan, 1948

description: Two kindergarteners from the Zion Academy in Ibaraki, Japan posing in traditional Japanese clothing in preparation for the welcome ceremony thanking O. D. Bixler, E. W. McMillan, and Logan Fox for their help in establishing the kindergarten.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-89999
title: Kindergarten Boys from the Zion Academy Preparing for a Performance, Ibaraki, Japan, 1948

description: A group of kindergarten boys from the Zion Academy preparing for their performance in the welcome ceremony thanking O. D. Bixler, E. W. McMillan, and Logan Fox for their help in establishing the kindergarten.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-90000
title: Kindergarten Boys from the Zion Academy Preparing for a Performance Part 2, Ibaraki, Japan, 1948

description: A group of kindergarten boys from the Zion Academy preparing for their performance in the welcome ceremony thanking O. D. Bixler, E. W. McMillan, and Logan Fox for their help in establishing the kindergarten.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-90001
title: Kindergarten Boys from the Zion Academy Performing on Stage, Ibaraki, Japan, 1948

description: A group of kindergarten boys from the Zion Academy perform on stage at the welcome ceremony thanking O. D. Bixler, E. W. McMillan, and Logan Fox for their help in establishing the kindergarten. There is a banner behind them that says, "Welcome Bros. McMillan, Bixler, and Fox! Many Thanks for Establishing the Sion Gakuen"
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-90002
title: Kindergarten Boys from the Zion Academy Performing on Stage Part 2, Ibaraki, Japan, 1948

description: A group of kindergarten boys from the Zion Academy perform on stage at the welcome ceremony thanking O. D. Bixler, E. W. McMillan, and Logan Fox for their help in establishing the kindergarten. There is a banner behind them that says, "Welcome Bros. McMillan, Bixler, and Fox! Many Thanks for Establishing the Sion Gakuen"
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-90003
title: Ibaraki Christian College Gymnasium, Ibaraki, Japan, ca.1960-1965

description: "$150,000 gymnasium now in use. Built and paid for by Japanese - most of them not Christians." Photo of the Gymnasium at Ibaraki Christian College.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-90004
title: Fox Auditorium, Ibaraki, Japan, ca.1960-1965

description: "$133,000 Church building, paid for by American churches and individuals." The Gymnasium was built in the early 1960s and named after Logan Fox, the second chancellor of Ibaraki Christian College who received honorary citizenship from the city of Hitachi in honor of his contributions to education in the Ibaraki prefecture. Still in use, it was originally used as a church building for local congregations, as well as for Ibaraki Christian College for daily chapel and other assemblies.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-90005
title: Opening Ceremony of Ibaraki Christian College, Ibaraki, Japan, 1949

description: This a photograph of the opening ceremony for  Ibaraki Christian College. E. W. McMillan, first President of the college, is praying at the microphone and O. D. Bixler, missionary to Japan, is kneeling in prayer to McMillan's left.