MISSIONARY ADDRESS.
WORK IN BELGIAN CONGO. Mr D. Howell, a missionary from Belgian Congo, gave an interesting address last evening in the Gospel Hall. The missionaries, said Mr Howell, by contacting Avith civilisation in large industrial centres where men and Avompn of many tribes gathered to - gether, broke down the superstition and restraining influences of tribal customs. The marked change in those whose lives had been influenced by the Gospel left no doubt as to its power to awaken the conscience ;and transform the life.
Mr Howell said that between 50 and 60 missionaries Avere working in the Belgian Congo in connection Avitli tho Brethren Mission. Their object Avas to proclaim the glorious Gospel of the saving poiver of Christ, and to establish indigenous churches. As a means to this end, much medical and social work was engaged in. Among the Avorkers in the district Avere four doctors, ton nurses, and eight others who had the Belgian diploma for tropical diseases, and several qualified school teachers.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 61, Issue 43, 30 November 1940, Page 3
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