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3355 D Street
Hayward, CA 94541-4565
April 28, 2012
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
I have been asked to outline the involvement of Tsutomu Miyata,
Simeon Sarmiento and myself during our visit to your country in
March of 2010. I had been invited by Jim Chafee to Hong Kong, China
and Mongolia for a visit. Because we had
teachers
in your country whom I knew well, I was anxious to also visit there
while in the east. After arrangements were made for me to spend two
weeks in your land, I began to hear about some problems there
involving Chau.
(1) (Uncle Hoa had heard Darrel reporting to uncle Dale during a
month, and we was informed before the gathering a month, with me
this was the first lie in uncle Dale's letter)
The
teachers
in your country were anxious (The
teachers in my country was going on his or her made up stories to
the highest overseer ...) that
I would help in resolving these problems. I was only going to be
there for two weeks and I was going with very little background
information conceming the
teachers and
students in your country. I
didn't want to attempt to sort through these problems alone, so I
was in touch with Jim Girton, Ernest Robinson and Tsutomu Miyata
regarding this trip and the issues that were a concern. It was
arranged that Tsutomu and Simeon would be there with me during the
first week of my time in your land.
We visited with the local men
teachers
(including Hoa) concerning
Chau. Tsutomu, Simeon and I then visited with Chau. We found Chau
quite open to direction and help and we discussed the problem areas
that had been presented to us. Later, Darrel,
Morris and Hoa were added to the discussion group and a good spirit
prevailed in our visiting together. Chau committed himself to
correcting some things which he had practiced in the past. Because
Chau was still in the midst of getting the family property
transferred to new owners and disposing of the proceeds thereof, we
suggested that he take a leave of absence from being active in the
ministry until these business affairs were all finalized.
(2) (Untrue explaining, just for the one who didn't know that all
the business affairs were finished three months before. Uncle Chau
didn't do any works more... till he was back to the work !...)
We also anticipated that he could use this period of time to
establish a better relationship with the staff in general. (Their
main purpose) We
were very impressed with Chau's attitude during our time with him (Uncle
Chau attitude always the same) and
our expectation was that the relationship between himself and others
on the
teaching staff
would improve and trust between them would be deepened over the few
months that Chau would be completing these business affairs.
(3)( How the relationship be deepened if one side "overseer" was
trying to drive a wedge between F&W !...)
I would like to add here that Hoa was very helpful during these
visits. (Of
course uncle Hoa always want to be a helpful with God's work, but
when he saw the happening was going wrong... not under the Spirit of
God's leading. Special what Darrel said to his staff in the workers
meeting... , that the reason why he had stopped cooperate with
them.)
I remember two occasions during our discussions when Hoa made
suggestions which we gladly followed. He had the advantage of having
been a close friend of Chau for many years.
We all were concerned that the very best results could be realized
for the
teachers
and
students
in your country and for Chau's future
as well.
After returning to California, I became aware that our anticipated
"improved relationship" between Chau and other
teaching staff
members
was not happening. In fact, it seemed like the relationship
was becoming more strained again. (4)
(With the report from Darrel, he was very good in made up stories.)
The time came when the business affairs concerning the family
property were all completed (5)(
I want to shout again "A lie explaining"...) but
it seemed that there was very little desire to reinstate Chau to an
active role on the
teaching staff. (What
was they really wanted !... Right after the annoucing meeting, one
elder sister, who teaching Vietnamese for Darrel phoned to my
husband that"What
a pity for brother Chau, he didn't know that it's hard and far for
him to back into the work". This
lady was very good person for Darrel to spread made up story from
Darrel. They had close relationship, her daughter is a young
worker.)
It also seenned that little effort was being made to try to help him
with whatever was perceived to be the remaining obstacles to that
happening. Because the relationship between Chau and the
teaching
staff, as well as the relationship between Chau and a sizable
section of
the students, had not been adequately dealt with; the
possibility of Chau starting immediately in Vietnam was hardly an
option. (5)
(started to drive uncle Chau out of the country.) I
was then in touch with Jim Girton and Ernest Robinson, wondering if
they would favor an attempt to have Chau come to California to labor
with our staff for as long a time period as a visa would permit. It
was thought that it would be very beneficial for Chau to gain
experience working (6)(He
had experience learning from Jesus through many years) with
a larger staff of teachers
and would give him opportunity to understand better how
teachers
(7), and being a good worker for God's work), young and old, work in
harmony together; respecting each others fields of responsibility
and collectively covering the needs of all of the students. (He
had to respect young workers while they didn't respect him. We had
read an email from a young sister worker sent to his brother said
"Whenever you received emails from brother Chau... Deleted it...
Don't let his email bother your mind".)
If Chau functioned well in California, this would in turn build up
the confidence of the local teachers and students,
so that he could
later retum with the full support of all. Jim and Ernest sanctioned
this plan. We obtained the services of a respected immigration
attorney here in California and were surprised when two attempts
under this attorney's guidance and direction resulted in two
refusals from American Immigration.
Following this, the decision was made by the overseers closer to
your land that Jim Girton, Keith Olsen and Jiwhan Yu woukJ visit
your country to try to sort out the problem that was there and
hopefully come up with a plan that would work towards a solution. It
was during their visit to your land that my brother, Lyie, was
approached concerning coming to your country to help. Since that
time, Lyie, Lloyd Morgan, Jim Girton, Ernest Robinson, Keith Olsen
(until he passed away) and Jiwhan Yu have included me in much of the
communication concerning events and issues in your country.
My thoughts and heart have very much been following the events there
and hoping for "better days." (8)(If
we all obey him, even things were wrong.) The
above description pretty much covers my more direct involvement,
including that of Tsutomu Miyata and Simeon Sarmiento, with the
issues which concern both yourselves and those of us who look on
from a distance. .
As you know, Chau has again been reinstated to a
teaching role
and is helping Lloyd in Cambodia. We are thankful that he has this
further opportunity. Much remains to be done in order that the
divisions that have developed in your country can be resolved. (9)
(They must consolidation their throne first.)
Much also needs to take place in order for most of the
teaching staff
and many of the students in your country to have confidence in Chau
again.(10)(
Uncle Chau will have confidence again if he put his labor under
their rule, instead of under the leading of Jesus in the Bible.) We
are as anxious to see that happen as you are and we will continue to
work patiently with the staff,
students and Chau to that end.
However, this effort requires your full cooperation. We appeal to
all of you to work closely and cooperatively with Lyie and Lloyd.
This is the order that our great teacher honors and blesses and is
the only hope of unity and joy being restored in fullest measure.
This letter has been compiled with the help and full agreement of
Tsutomu Miyata, Simeon Sarmiento, Ernest Robinson and Jim Girton.
Your friend and brother,
Dale Shultz
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