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PANAMA RELIEF FUND As the Bulletin goes to press CAM has received a total of $4,700 which is being forwarded to Panama for evan­ gelistic and relief programs. $6,300 .A. A building at the entrance of the McKeeths' subdivision was hit by rocket is still needed to fire during the U.S. invasion of Panama. meet the program's By Dr. Stephen Sywulka The area of Panama City watch Gospel videos and get Lord provides funds, the goals. where the John and Kirk involved in home Bible stud­ churches would also like to peration Just Cause, McKeeth families live still ies. Bob and Lina Duncan, get involved with some sort the U.S. invasion of bears some scars from De­ recently returned from fur­ of neighborhood improve­ Panama last Decem­ cember. A fire fight at the en­ lough, plan to do the same in ment projects which would ber, was swift, trance to the subdivision left their neighborhood. help generate employment­ 0 dramatic and spec­ a gaping hole in one apart­ The program also in­ as well as open doors for the tacular. Within days, the ment, and a spent bullet cludes material help for a Gospel. Panamanian Defense Forces penetrated a neighbor's roof. number of families. Although Only a massive barrage had fled or surrendered. The McKeeths also have none of the members of the of prayer can break down the Today another invasion vivid memories of those days two CAM-related churches in barriers of indifference, is going on in Panama, this (see CAM BULLETIN, 1990, No.1). Panama City suffered injury materialism, and false time slowly and quietly. The Now, the two McKeeth or property damage, many religion in Panama. Pray that object is not to oust a corrupt families want to saturate the are affected by the general this spiritual invasion will government, but rather to 1,500 homes in their area with economic situation and the bring victory and open hearts to the message of specially written tracts and to country's 30-plus percent un­ peace. salvation in Jesus Christ. invite interested people to employment level. As the

that General Manuel Noriega, soldiers found voodoo dolls God's sovereign GOD'S HAND the deposed dictator, was in­ and papers with lists of names hand very defi­ volved with the occult, along of enemies which were placed nitely at work. IN PANAMA with drug traffic and other in decomposing offerings of Not only did they crimes, it wasn't until he was food. They also found porno­ experience the The military invasion of ousted that the true story graphic material, liquor, and Lord's protection Panama left Christians con­ came out. large amounts of cash. and care, but they vinced about two basic doc­ Noriega had at least eight The demonic influence also feel God used trines: the depravity of man houses in which U.S. troops was not limited to Noriega the invasion to and the sovereignty of God. found evidences of witchcraft and his henchmen. Dramatic spare the country Although it was known and other practices. The proof was the orgy of looting from worse evil. for several days before U.S. Had it been troops took control of Panama delayed, there may have ... City. Estimates are that been even more serious CAM perhaps 60 percent of the problems with Noreiga's INAUGURATES population took part in the "Dignity Battalions." Eco­ CENTENNIAL looting, including many nomically, Panama is suffer­ educated, middle- and upper­ ing from two years of U.S. CELEBRATION class, professional men and economic sanctions topped women. off by the looting and dam­ DALLAS , Texas­ One participant said later, age from the fighting. The Over 450 members and friends gathered at CAM 's "I'm a decent person, not like bubble of prosperity based Centennial banquet held in that. Something just came on drugs, arms traffic, and Dallas on February 17. Dr. over me." Another told a money laundering has burst. Albert T. Platt, President, Christian, "Thank God I only Panama needs help, but brought the message and have a small car; otherwise I most of all it needs prayer. (shown above) presented would have stolen more!" Says Gilberta Arguelles, a Dorothy Martin the first copyof 100 .. .ANDCOUNT­ Panamanian church CAM church leader, "We /NG , a history of the leaders say the looting has need to pray for the new Mission's 100 -year minis­ aggravated the already high government. They seem to be try which she authored . unemployment and has had a trying to do things right, but (For information on spiritual impact on the like all of us, they too are receiving acopy oft he book people. Unfortunately, in sinners." see page 4.) many cases it has hardened Panama needs the Lord. e hearts against the Gospel. .A. The pastor of Central Church in downtown Panama City, Gustavo Soto, and Despite the problems, his family (left) visit John and Nancy McKeeth (right). Christians in Panama see A L c A M N T E R N A T 0 N

CAM INTERNATIONAL Statement of Income and Expenses The books were audited by Grant Thornton, Certified Public Accountants. Copies of the audit are available upon request.

By Dr. Al bert T. Platt, financial policy: no solicita- President tion. That is, no begging or 1989 1988 emotional pressure on the Income $3,956,722 friends of the Mission. We Contributions for Missionaries $4,008,150 Trust. .. but not the mails. Field Ministries 360,027 419,267 .. though, frankly, much of distinguish between informa- General and GMA 940,348 932,040 what meets the financial tion, the plain statement of Other (non-expendable) 72,318 87,034 needs of CAM International fact, and pressure applied to Total contributions ~.380,843 5,395,063 comes through the mail. those statements that tends to Depend . .. butnoton usurp the ministry of the Bequests, legacies, grants 130,508 72,825 donors ... though by His Holy Spirit. Revenue 133,037 92,809 grace, there are a significant Some have commented Annuity income 10,969 10.447 number of them and there is a that according to the audit Total Income 5,655,357 5,571.144 temptation to look to them. published annually in the CAM BULLETIN, CAM Expenses Rely ... but not on the Program activities Missionaries 3,892,557 3,677,288 appears to have money and cunning of editors, graphics Field MirUstries 544,205 564,399 people, printers, or program- even a surplus. The facts: no Home Ministries 424,272 480,948 mers. We're happy for people surplus at all! Every penny Total program activities 4,861,034 4,722,635 with these abilities. And what CAM has invested belongs to did we ever do before the some committed fund, a fund Support activities computer. .. and the designated for some other Administration, Management whole area of highly devel- use, such as missionary and General 642,521 645,187 oped graphic arts? CAM has salaries, retirement, insur- Promotion 166,180 189,293 7,862 been singularly blessed. ance, etc. CAM does not have Annuity 8,437 discretionary funds, no Other 20,058 10,720 Count. .. but not even the Total support activities 837,196 853,062 coin on whose face we read resources to which we can the words "In God we trust." turn, no amount into which Total expenses 5,698,230 5,575,697 There is a slight tendency to we can dip, no endowments. think "If we only had more of That means we look at Income over (under) expenses (42,873) (4,553) these coins we could do won- 1990, the 100th year in our ders for and in God's work." history, just as did our found- Fund balances start of year 1,903,853 1,908,406 But, with coins and ing fathers back in 1890: donors and editors and com- trusting God. Fund balances end of year puters, or without them, the CAM's total budget for Board-designated, non-expendable 174,932 158,470 53,092 fact remains: in God we trust. 1990, embracing missionary Annuity 55,624 support, general ministries, Unrestricted (10,665) 120,537 True, we give information Restricted to our friends, but we look to and field projects, exceeds six Reserve for rrUssionaries 1,098,563 1,101,211 Him. We tell you what He is million dollars. And there are Reserve for field rrUnistries 59,127 93,443 doing and what we feel He no discretionary funds. Mission-managed endowments for wants us to do,but we trust But, even if we had them, specific mirUstries 483,399 377.100 Him for the supply. the rule would be the same: 1,860,980 1,903,853 One more item in CAM's in God we trust. e

pastor came and asked me to other. In some ways it was pray that the Lord would threatening, but it was a send him a wife and also rewarding experience. It asked if I would come back helped me know myself. To PRArnCAL MisSIONARY TRAINING and help him in his work of know that I could do this caring for two churches. work. It encouraged me to "That was probably the hear from missionaries who IMPACTS A LIFE highlight of my trip." had been on the field, 'Yes, he can do it."' Editor's note: What effect did PMT How did PMT change CAMerRob have on you? your thinking about mis­ Was there any out­ Corbin, now "It gave me a foretaste of sions? standing lesson vou married and missionary life. From the "First, through exposure learned in PMT1 studying Spanish very start I had to look to to the culture. I had seen "Yes. When God leads in Costa Rica, God to provide for my needs. slides and heard missionaries you into something, it doesn' t spent the summer It was a wonderful experi­ speak, but missions was an mean that, up front, you'll see of '85 with PMT in ence to step out, trust God, unknown to me. I had no how it will all work out. .. or Honduras. The and see how He provided. It idea how I would react in a that it will be easy. It is a following are some was a stretching experience. cross-cultural experience. step-by -step process. He of his thoughts Being in a situation where I PMT realizes this and gives wants you to trust Him, go and answers to knew very, very little Span­ you orientation, breaks you in ahead,and step out. He is questions asked by ish-was a scary feeling. slowly, gently nudging you faithful and where He leads the BULLETIN . Trying to give directions to a out into the culture. Little by He will provide." taxi driver made me feel like little you go out on weekends a little child. Yet, going with missionaries and nation­ Would you recommend .A. Rob Corbin and e started the summer ahead, doing it, taking a risk, als and, near the end of the PMT to others? Honduran children he met with a lot of ques­ stepping out of my comfort summer, you go out on your "Oh, yes! Whether you on PMT. tions. "How do I fit zones, showed how God was own. go into missions or not, it will into missions? How faithful to see me through. "Exposure to missionar­ make you more knowledge­ does one have a "It was neat to see how ies allowed me to see them as able about mission life and burden when he God used our presence to fur­ regular people. I was im­ missionaries. You are able to knows so little? How ther His work. Three of us pressed with their commit­ smell the smells and see the would I handle a different were assigned to a small ment. They are sharp people sights of missionary experi­ cultural situation? What are Honduran village about three and not the common stereo­ ence. That is a great basis for missionaries like?" hours and a couple of bus type: people who can't do self evaluation and determin­ He ended that PMT changes away. We had to anything else. ing God's will for your life. summer thinking, "I can do find out how to get there, ''The Taylor-Johnson You come away with a this work! I love the people, I find the church, contact the Temperament Analysis burden for missions. As one enjoy the climate and the pastor and believers . .. and helped me see my strong who has been on the scene, culture. I have a burden for none of us spoke Spanish! points and areas where im­ you will greatly influence the people and the work and "The people welcomed provement was needed. mission interest in your the knowledge that I could be us with open arms and Missionaries evaluated us church. You come away a missionary." treated us like royalty. We throughout the summer and, knowing yourself better and We asked Rob a few ques­ made some real friends. The at the end of the summer, understanding your gifts a tions about his experience. night before we left, the teammates evaluated each little more." e c A M N T E R N A T 0 N A L

EVANGELISTIC MANY CAME HUNDREDS A MIND TO CAMPAIGN IN A AND SAW ATTEND WORK GARAGE By Jerrell Dean Parkerson, WOMEN'S By Rolland Smith Bulletin Reporter CONVENTION IN By Joe Querfeld "I this really happening?" MADRID, Spain-"Come HONDURAS "But we use cement SAN JOSE, Co ta Rica­ and S e" was the theme of a mixers. Why do it by hand?" Without a doubt San Rafael rec nt open-air vangelistic By Carol Krause, "Can't you order a truck­ d Oreamuno i on of th campaign in a North Madrid Bulletin Reporter load of Ready Mix?" mo t fanatical Roman atho­ park. Five local churche "A plumb bob? lic ar a in Co ta Rica. It i united in a two-week effort to Over 700 women from What's located l s than half a mil reach their area of the city. that from Cartago, home of the CAM churches throughout The team consisted of 25 full­ Honduras attended the four­ used Virgin of the Angel , patron time workers whose ranks for?" aint of Co ta Rica. And, day National Women's Con­ welled to 40 in the after- vention in Comayagua the "Oh!" according to recent statistic , "We San Rafael is one of the areas first week of December. The theme of the conven­ use lev­ mo tin els to need of an tion was "Christian Women: Be Alert in a make sure evangelical Modern World." Topics the blocks church. included drug addiction, are laid For nutrition, mental health, straight." more than a preparation of the family "This could year a group for the world's influences, be a long of believers better communication twelve days! has been A. Team mem- with God, and more. But. .. we're meeting there bers and Mexicans work Among the speakers willing to learn together pouring columns in a garage were medical personnel, how it's done in Mexico." for the new Villa de Las owned by the These were some thoughts Flores church building . pastors' wives, and .other Roberto of the team of twenty-five Christian workers, In­ Zuniga family. from Michigan and Indiana cluding missionary Joe and Betty Carol Krause. who worked side by side with Querfeld and Mexican workers from the The band and choir John and Judy from CAM churches in Villa de Las Flores Bible Burkhart have Church in January. Tegucigalpa, led by Wy~t~ teamed up in .6. Among the 200-300 that attended each day, many people re­ and Yonna Sutton, partici­ Right from the start this budding church-planting Mexicans and Americans turned again and again . New doors pated in the conven~ion . In ministry. They are all active made friends, communicating have opened for witness . addition to performmg in the church's evangelistic with smiles, hugs, and sign several numbers, the musical and educational programs. language. One of the biggest The meetings were group presented and The local believers also take a widely publicized: helps was to prominent part in the the ''Bible Bus" have Tom church's program and announced meetings, Moreno, a outreach. there was door-to­ former Bolivian After a year of meeting in door visitation and missionary, on the Zunigas' garage, they massive distribution hand to translate. celebrated their first anniver­ of tracts and balloons At the work sary with an evangelistic for children. site people from campaign. An average of 65 Steve Rodemann the street people attended. The reports that 13 made stopped and church has had a humble profession of faith stared in disbe­ beginning, but now needs to and 60 requested lief. The foun­ find property and to start Bible study courses. dations were building. The members look One of the important going in and, forward to the day they will impacts of the cam­ right behind have adequate facilities. • paign was the spiri- them, walls tual growth of the . were going up participants and cooperatmg A. Christian women from CAM-related at a rapid pace under .th~ churches gathered in .a four~day con­ direction of three Chnshan churches. e vention to discuss the1r role 1n a mod­ ern world . contractors, Robert Van Horn, Royce Wilcox, and Kenneth .. .the Lord to use lhe follow-u~ visits and public Maxwell. taught the ne~ theme ~ong meetings and to confirm the fa1th_ of those who made Four ladies on the team for the women s orgamza­ decisions in Madrid and San Jose. tion, with words written by participated with several women from the church in the Marjorie Josi and music by kitchen ministry with food Wyatt Sutton. The newly elected presi­ preparation and serving coffee breaks. All the ladies learned dent of the women's organi­ new ways of doing things. It zation for a two-year term is was exciting to see the coop­ Lidia de Hernandez of eration! Tegucigalpa. • After a dedication service on the last day, five people were baptized, including Juan Piza's mother who was saved a few weeks before. Juan is the acting pastor of Villa de las Flores Bible Church. Was it worth all the effort? Come with us to the airport to see the group off. Un­ controlled weeping, hug­ ging, address exchange~ , and good-byes were said many times. Since the group left, the roof has been added, plumbing installed, .6. Music was provided by a band and and electricity permits secured . the Manna Choir led by Wyatt and And all because, as in Yonna Sutton . Nehemiah's day, " ... the people had a mind to work" (Neh. .6. A special Children's 4:6) . • Day program attracted 38 Photos by Le tona, La Tribuna of Honduras. children to the evangelistic program . c A M N T E R N A T 0 N A L

By Josiah Sawyer, Stewardship Director GUATEMALA CITY, ... Guatemala-The Central American Theological L ife's ultimate trauma! Is it death? Seminary has a total Most people would answer, yes. enrollment of 846 However, those who have had the students in all of its pro­ trauma of watching a loved one waste grams. Shown here are away in a coma might disagree. For 161 day Seminary students, 220 from the them, death is a welcome release. Such pastors' class, and 107 traumas can be worsened by failing to from the pastors wives plan for incapacitation. classes. This represents Wills settle property and affairs when about 60% of the total one dies, but what happens if through illness or accident one student body. becomes unable to take care of one's affairs? If there has been -Gerald Laursen no preplanning, a guardianship proceeding may be necessary to see to the proper management of property. In Texas, CAM's To Jeff and Sheny home base, guardianships are costly and time consuming. The Walker, Julie Anne, born same can be said about the laws of most other states and Cana­ February 16, 1990. dian provinces. If it's time to get your will updated or even if it's current, To Rick and Joan Burnam, you should plan now to avoid the problems that can arise out of Wayne and Kath­ Jordan Alan and Jania incapacity. The simplest way to do this is with a broad power of leen Gute began their Frances, born March 20, 1990. attorney. For example, you and your spouse should each, as missionary career in principal, execute a broad power of attorney, naming the other Guatemala in 1951. FURLOUGHS as agent to manage your properties for you. The powers should For the next 38 years Rick and Joan Bumam, 4609 also designate a successor agent in case you or your spouse the Cutes worked N. Berkeley, Denair, CA cannot serve. among the Mam Indi­ 95316, until April1991. Most state laws permit a power of attorney to survive the ans. Today this principal's incapacity. Thus, it is effective even if the person Mayan-related culture Joe and Jeannie Ciluffo, making it becomes incapable of managing his affairs. Such a numbers nearly six 24655 Almond, Detroit, MI power of attorney is known as a "broad" or "durable" power of hundred thousand, 74464, until July 1990. attorney and contains the words "this power of attorney shall twenty-three thou­ not terminate on the disability of the principal." These or sand of whom have Dorothy Rempel, c/o Mrs. similar words make the power of attorney a useful tool to avoid come to Christ. Agnes Ponich, Box 1175, the problems that arise from incapacity. Wayne taught in Bible Salmon Arm, B.C., CANADA These observations are based on Texas law and may differ institutes, helped train Mam V1 E 4P3, until August 1990. slightly from laws where you live. You should consult an pastors and lay leaders, and attorney familiar with estate laws in your area. e helped develop the Mam Wyatt andYonna Sutton, c/o radio station. The Cutes were Mr. Dorman Sutton, 207 instrumental in the comple­ Nelson Street, Haines City, APPOINTEE SUPPORT COMMEMORATIVE tion of the Mam Center FL 33844, until April, 1991. located in San Sebastian PROMISED AS CF APRIL 1 GIVING In memory of . . .from which houses the radio ITINERARIES OUTGOING station, a bookstore, Bible SUPPORT EXPENSES RONALD L. BAKER George Boedeker institute, and a fully May 29-June 19 Candidate equipped, eight-room clinic. The Basiles 2% 1% Merwin Seay School, Dallas. The Bowerses 23% 22% Kitty developed the clinic MALON COLLINS The Edwardses 93 % 61 % Warren Gill Davie Bulletin where the total program May 29-June 19 Candidate The Gallaghers 87% 100% includes preventive and School and Interfields Council, Tom Galey 49% 3% Mr. & Mrs. Frank Staff: curative medicine, nutrition, Dallas. The Hereses 4% 6% McBride Jack D. Matlick, Editor, child care, family planning, ALBERT T. PLATT The Johnsons 19% 21 % Carolyn Owens , Editorial sanitation, and evangelism. May 5-7 CAM International of The Moons 74% 100% Wilfred Johnson, Sr. Assistant; Dr. Stephen The Cutes now live in Canada Board meeting and The Parkers 17% 8% Dr. & Mrs. George R. Sywulka, Roving Reporter; Decatur, Alabama, and serve Centennial banquet; 13-16 The Pattons 48% 19% Cocks Dr. Gerald Laursen, Photog­ Branson Bible Church, Bran­ The Reiners 50% 6% rapher. Correspondents: as CAM Representatives for The Snodgrasses 87% 5% Pauline Williams, Guatemala; the Southeast USA. son, Missouri; 15 Ozark Re­ The Spaughs 72% 100% Carolyn Judd Marcy Archer, El Salvador; gional IFCA, Springfield, The Stan tons 37% 0% Mr. & Mrs. Edward N. Carol Krause , Honduras; Mary NEWEST MKS Missouri; 21-22 Upper Missis­ The Vanderwerfs 11 % 13% Lamping Sutton, Costa Rica; Nancy sippi Valley IFCA, Dubuque The Williamses 38% 3% McKeeth, Panama ; Gail To Sam and Joanie Bible Church, Dubuque, Iowa; Dean Lewis McKelvey , USA ; Beverly Snodgrass, Charis Elizabeth, May 23 Naperville Bible Pray for the support needs of these Kendal , Mexico; Jerrell Dean born February 14, 1990. Church, Naperville, Illinois; appointees. For more information, Dr. & Mrs. David C. Parkerson , Spain . Graphic 29-June 19 Candidate School, contact the Accounting Depart­ Simpson Designer, Dan L. Thompson. Dallas. ment at CAM Center. e Paul Glen Masner CAM BULLETIN is published Mrs. Gordon Jennings six times a year by CAM International, 8625 La Prada Mr. & Mrs. Frank Sweet Drive, Dallas, Texas 75228. Mr. & Mrs. Bill Wilson Third-class postage paid at 100 ... AND COUNTING Dallas, Texas. Brent Powell POSTMASTER: Send ad­ The Story of CAM's First Century dress changes to CAM Mr. & Mrs. Putnam H. BULLETIN, 8625 La Prada 100 . . .AND COUNTING, by Dorothy Martin, is a recounting of Green Drive, Dallas, Texas 75228. CAM's first century of missionary work in Central America, Mexico, Spain, and the USA. Arthur Ritchie Copyright © 1990 by Anne Lange CAM International. Dr. Charles C. Ryrie says, " .. . Mrs. Martin has made this history #511 ISSN 0195-4334 vivid and living. You feel the missionaries' hurts. You suffer from Women's Guild of their disappointments. You weep when they have to bury their loved Calvary CAM INTERNATIONAL ones. You sense their frustrations. You rejoice in their victories. You Presbyterian Church of 8625 LA PRADA DRIVE, Bellerose, New York DALLAS,TEXAS 75228 are convicted by their commitment. It's all there-the good and the not 214/327-8206 so good; the struggles and the triumphs; the right choices and the mistakes." Mark Thomas P. 0. 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