Minnehaha Academy - Antler Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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CHINA A dream came to me last night—rather a rare occurrence for me—and I saw myself back in Hingping at the old mission station. Communists were everywhere and when I noticed a group of Christians I avoided recognizing them. They in turn paid no attention to me as I walked past them, out of the station gate, and onto the familiar old alley. But suddenly I was aware of dear old Pastor Chang at my side, and together we walked down toward the bell tower. Apparently he was going to disregard the new powers in control and have fellowship with the missionary. But 1 observed that he, who was always so exuberant with joy, appeared sad. It was a brief walk, , but everywhere we were accosted by guards and asked questions. We were constantly under some-ones eye and word was transmitted from post to post. As a result of this ex-pcriencc I said to the pastor something as follows: “We did the right thing in leaving you. Our presence would only make it difficult for you ' And thus the dream came to an end, but it left more than a dreamy impression. Hingping and the district around the city has been the scene of bloody fighting. We have no reports whatsoever from those we love in Christ and do not know what they may have gone through. We are reminded of other days when we were with them through the smoke and din of battles and when we could share their fears and sorrows. Such is no longer the case. Our whole field is now, according to latest news, behind the curtain. Some of our fellow missionaries who were doing a good work in Kansu province, at no little risk t0 themselves, have had to flee to Lanchow, the capital of the province. As to ourselves, as the situation became tense in May, we found it necessary to evacuate Canton and to find suitable quarters in Hongkong. This was not easy because of the tremendous influx of refugees into the British colony and the housing shortage. Though apartment buildings have been growing up all over the city like mushrooms, it hasn't kePl Pacc fith the demands and exorbitant sums have been asked for what is here called “construction fee ' over and above the usual monthly rental. Beloved friends, do not minimize what is taking place in China today. It appears as a great tragedy. Only by the grace and power of God can it become another victory. Rev. and Mrs. Julius Bergstrom The Evangelical Alliance Mission 50 Lion Rock Road Kowloon City, Hongkong