The inevitable has happened. The 1980 VW van is no longer in service. It is worn out. The engine went out on me on the way back from a quarter meeting at Monkey Bay. This happened on May 21st about 200 KM from Blantyre. This created a serious problem for me--commitments without transportation to fulfill them. I had to do something immediately. I located a 1980 Opel station wagon in fair condition. I contacted Little Rock to see if we could buy it to use until we can purchase a suitable vehicle to carry on this work. I was given an OK, so I made arrangements to purchase it on the 25th. The cost of the vehicle, transfers, etc. will run about $4,500. Rental is out of the question. The cheapest rate is by the week with unlimited mileage. The minimum cost is slightly over $500 American dollars per week. I rented a car to keep my appointments on the 23rd and 24th. This cost me $197.84.

Brethren, I NEED TO PURCHASE A VEHICLE FOR THIS WORK. I have no personal funds a from which I may draw. All I have left to give is my time, efforts and body-and this I do willingly. I am not asking for personal help. I am not asking brethren to furnish me a vehicle for my personal pleasure. This is for the work. There is no place on this earth where the Gospel is having more effect than here in Malawi! Brethren, please send your contribution to my USA address, P.O. Box 191865, Little Rock, AR 72219. For further information, contact the little Rock brethren. Thanks and may God bless.--Jim Franklin