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Lemley and some of his Tlapaneco converts. Lemley came to Mexico in 1938 with some Bible school training and $2 in cash. Tribesmen feared him and it was six weeks before anyone would study with him. Finally 19-year-old Eduardo agreed to help with the language, three years later he became the first convert.
One of the Tlapaneco converts who pitched in to build mission.
Mrs. Lemley and convert reading from the Gospel of St. John.
Eduardo (left) was Lemley's first native convert, now is minister to his own people.
The Tlapanecos are considered one of the oldest tribes in Mexico. For centuries sandled feet have cut this trail. None heard the gospel story before the Lemleys came. THE K ING 'S BUSINESS
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