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NEWS OF RALPH 'BUD HARTER, MISSIONARY

BIBLE BOOK STORE

7/130 D SWARUPNAGAR KANPUR 208002, IN[

May, 199A

SONIA IS BORN

Amarjeet and Neeru Singhthe proud parents of Sonia,firstborn, January 3, 199A.still unclear at this time

the most proud of the little

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of joy", the Singhs or Ralph Ilarter.Ralph has made no secret of hisfondness for the new daughter of hisco-workers, and we are sure that shewill endear herself to all of those

around her. As the tradition goes,Neeru had plenty of live-in helpfrom her family during the first fewmonths of the child's life. Thoughthe quarters were quite cramped, thecompany and assistance was greatlyappreciated. Rut tliere is one tradition that has us somewhat puzzled.According to the local custom, thenew baby is not to be bathed for thefirst eight, days. In our culture ofsterility and cleanliness, especially for newborns, this seems a littleodd. But Sonia was no worse for

wear through it all. Being exposedto this and other customs from

around the world is just one of theaspects of mission work that is sofascinating. (Neeru & Sonia below)

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The ladies of the Clinton Church

sent gifts from a "financial shower"held in Neeru's honor. And many ofyou sent cards and gifts as well.All were accepted graciously andthankfully by the Singhs. Any othergifts may be sent through the forwarding agent or directly to India.The addresses for both appear elsewhere in the newsletter.

MORE POLITICAL UNREST

For a tinje during the wintermonths there were the all too usualpo 1 itico/re1igio problems common toIndia. So many of the politicalbeliefs are religious in origin sofeelings and convictions run verydeep. There was a time during thisperiod that curfews were imposed inKanpur. For a while, buses wouldn'tenter the city so transportation forRalph was next to impossible. Hewas trying to reach Kulpahar for aspeaking engagement but found outthat the bus would come as far as

the outskirts of town and turn back.

Any transportation in the Humripurdistrict was rumored to be treach

erous in any case so Ralph decidedto stay put for the time being.Eventually, the trip was madewithout incident and the speakingwas well received.

It gives one cause to reflectabout the freedom of travel that we

enjoy here. With an occasional exception due to natural disasters,most of us have not been affected byriots or military actions. To liveotherwise would be intolerable to

most Americans, but to the rest ofthe world it has become more of the

norm rather than tlie exception.Only the true peace that comesthrough Jesus Christ will bring anyform of unity, either political orreligious, to India.

May, 1994

Pictured below are the resultsof some of the efforts in Kanpur.Amarjeet is shown baptizing a newbeliever and Neeru's father (whiteshirt, turned to camera) is shownhanding out painted iron writing"slates" to the children ready forBible classes .

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HARTER THROBSINDIA MISSIONARY NEWSRALPH "bud" barterFIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST2545 W. COMET RD.

CLINTON, OH 44216

FORWARDING AGENT'

KEN DOWNS13876 BLUFFTON ST. NW

CANAL FULTON, OH 44614Czico") as4-

FINANCIAL REPORT

J ANUARY,F E6RUARY.MARCH,APRIL

Beginning Balance $1|443.42

TYPE STATE NAME AMOUNT.

INC CO Mrs. Hollis C. Conner 25.00

IL First Christian Church 75.00

IN West Walnut Church of Christ 100.00

Harold Shellenberger 20.00

New Ross Christian Church 312.25

Lena Horrical 50.00

Stanley E. Vincent 80.00

Osgood Christian Church 80.00

KY Ralph B. Clary 100.00

East Union Christian Bible Sch. 154.50

MO Miss Florence Douglas 25.00

Liberty Sunday School 127.33

NC Margaret Pryor 50.00

OH Sebring Church of Christ 25.00

Stephen S Kathy Handverk 550.00

Old Stone Church Missionary 80.00

Mrs. Ruth Kandwerk 425.00

M/M Warren Steiner 200.00

Mrs. W.L. Lile 60.00

First Church of Christ 1,500.00

Worthington Christian Church 400.00

Clinton Woaen's Fellowship 166.00

PA Mrs. LaVerne Roaesburg 80.00

Oak Grove Church of Christ 100.00

L.A. Nicholson 30.00

TN Enbreeville Church of Christ 150.00

TX Dr. D.F. Peel 140.00

WV Hooverson Ugts. Church of Christ 225.00

INDIA Printing

Pos tage

Transportation

Books

Salaries

Church Projects

Gifts to A. Singh

Photos

Bldg Isprovenents

Misc. Office Expense

Clinton Study Center

Kalisiya Sahayak Sanstha

Furnishings

U.S. Postage

Bank Fees

-Ending Balancs 4-30-94

5,330.08

NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGE

PAIDCLINTON, OHIO

PERMIT 7

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