BB-8-b-1
[Peoples Temple letterhead]
[Handwritten note at top of page] Calendar mailed
Mrs. Mary-Gonslaves [Gonsalves]
119 Third St
Albertown, Georgetown
GUYANA, SOUTH AMERICA
Dear Sister Gonsalves,
Bishop Jim Jones and all here in the Peoples Temple Christian Church greet you in the name of Christ and Brotherhood! We are all overjoyed and rejoice with you in the great healing that was brought to you by Christ through Bishop Jones. It is such a wonderful thing to know that the Spirit of Love is manifesting itself in such real and tangible ways the world over.
Peoples Temple Christian Church is a human service ministry dedicated to relieving the suffering of the needy and deprived of the world, and bringing forth the love and understanding that Christ set forth for us so long ago. Here in the United States we have many different facilities to help those less fortunate. Included among them are a beautiful 40 acre children’s home and ranch, an animal shelter, several convalescent sanitoriums and geriatric homes, a large community center (with indoor heated swimming pool), and we are sponsoring over 100 students through college, who will apply their education to the humanitarian goals set forth in this ministry.
Bishop Jones is looking forward to hearing from you again and he hopes that if you ever have the opportunity to visit this country you will come and stay with us awhile. Our Guyanese brothers and sisters are welcome! Bishop Jones wants to remain aware of your different needs, and considers it an honor to know and be able to communicate with you. He sends his blessings and love to you and your loved ones now, and holds it always in his mind for the goodness and bounty of God’s love to be ever present in your life. Know that Pastor Jones is thinking of you, and God’s blessings be with you.
With Christ’s Love,
/s/ Timothy J. Carter
Timothy J. Carter
Secretary to Jim Jones
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BB-8-b-2
119 Third St. Georgetown
6/6/75
My Dear Bishop Jones in Christ
I am writing you these few lines so as to let you know how I am feeling from my knees, I must thank you very much for the miracle, you has none [done] for me, I have no more pain in my knees, only a bit of stiffness. I am walking much better without the help of my husband, I do hope that God will send you back in Guyana to cure many people that are suffering as I was, I had believe that I will have been cured & as long as you believe & have faith in Christ, also my heart the pain I used to have I no longer has it with your help and Christ, may God bless yourself & family.
I am
Mrs. Mary Gonsalves
P.S. I am still seeing your people next to me at the Peoples Temple
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BB-8-b-3
[Photocopy of envelope addressed to Jim Jones]
Bishop James W. Jones
P.O. Box 214
Redwood Valley
California 95470 USA
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BB-8-b-4
[Peoples Temple letterhead]
April 28, 1976
Mrs. Mary Gonslaves [Gonsalves]
119 Third St.
Albertown, Georgetown,
Guyana.
Dear Sister Gonslaves,
Pastor Jim Jones and all members of the Peoples Temple Christian Church greet you in the name of Christ and Brotherhood!
Pastor Jones who is residing in our home office state-side, made a special call requesting that you be contacted and thanked for your warm letters and kind thoughts. Pastor Jones is looking forward to hearing from you again. He wishes you to know he is thinking of you, and God’s blessings be with you.
In Christian Love,
/s/ Deborah Touchette
Mrs. Deborah Touchette
Secretary
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BB-8-c-1
[Peoples Temple letterhead]
[Handwritten note at top of page] Calendar mailed
Mrs. Veronica M. Gomes
Mackenzie, P.O. Box 54
Linden, GUYANA
SOUTH AMERICA
Dear Sister Gomes,
Pastor Jim Jones and all here in the Peoples Temple Christian Church greet you in the name of Christ and Brotherhood! Pastor Jones wants you to know that your letter has arrived along with the many others from your lovely country. He also wants you to know that he has the deepest concern for the needs of you and your loved ones, and they will be taken into consideration during his daily meditations. Pastor Jones truly cares for your wellbeing, and the wellbeing of those you know, and this great compassion reaches across the miles right now to you in friendship and comfort. The teachings and life of Jesus Christ are being made real and alive through the daily sacrifice of Jim Jones. And we hope that this Christ Spirit of Love is touching your life also. We also hope that if and when we hold another service in Guyana you will be able to attend to witness this love for yourself.
Peoples Temple Christian Church is a human service ministry dedicated to relieving the suffering of the needy and deprived of the world, and bringing forth the love and understanding that Christ set forth for us so long ago. Here in the United States we have many different facilities to help those less fortunate. Included among them are a beautiful 40 acre children’s home and ranch, an animal shelter, several convalescent sanatoriums and geriatric homes, a large community center (with indoor heated swimming pool), and we are sponsoring over 100 students through college, who will apply their education to the humanitarian goals set forth in this ministry.
Pastor Jones is looking forward to hearing from you again and he hopes that if you ever have the opportunity to visit this country you will come and stay with us awhile. Our Guyanese brothers and sisters are welcome! Pastor Jones wants to remain aware of your different needs, and considers it an honor to know and be able to communicate with you. He sends his blessings and love to you and your loved ones now, and holds it always in his mind for the goodness and bounty of God’s love to be ever present in your life. Know that Pastor Jones is thinking of you, and God’s blessings be with you.
With Christ’s Love,
/s/ Timothy J. Carter
Timothy J. Carter
Secretary to Jim Jones
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BB-8-c-2
2-1-75
Veronica H. Gomes, Mrs.
Mackenzie, P.O. Box 54
Linden, Guyana
South America
People’s Temple
P.O. Box 214
Dear Sirs:
I wish to learn more about this ministry.
Pastor Jim V. Jones is now in our country, Unfortunately, I did not get to attend his healing service in Georgetown. I live almost seventy miles from there.
I am hoping that he will conduct another service and that more people will be healed.
I shall make every effort to attend should he hold another service.
May God Bless your Ministry!
I am,
Yours truly,
\Veronica H. Gomes
P.S. I suffer from Bronchial asthma and arthritis, and I am also hard of hearing. I would like to be healed.
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BB-8-c-3
[Envelope addressed to Peoples Temple from Veronica Gomes]
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BB-8-c-4
[Peoples Temple letterhead]
April 28, 1976
Mrs. Veronica K. Gomes
Mackenzie, P.O. Box 54
Linden, Guyana.
Pastor Jim Jones and all members of the Peoples Temple Christian Church greet you in the name of Christ and Brotherhood!
Pastor Jones who is residing in our home office state-side, made a special call requesting that you be contacted and thanked for your letters and kind thoughts. Pastor Jones is looking forward to hearing from you again. He wishes you to know he is thinking of you, and God’s blessings be with you.
In Christian Love,
/s/ Deborah Touchette
Mrs. Deborah Touchette
Secretary
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BB-8-d-1
[Peoples Temple letterhead]
[Handwritten note at top of page] Calendar mailed
Mrs. Cicely Gill
Vergenoegen
East Bank
Essequibo
GUYANA, SOUTH AMERICA
Dear Sister Gill,
Pastor Jim Jones and all here in the Peoples Temple Christian Church greet you in the name of Christ and Brotherhood!
Peoples Temple Christian Church is a human service ministry dedicated to relieving the suffering of the needy and deprived of the world, and bringing forth the love and understanding that Christ set forth for us so long ago. Here in the United States we have many different facilities to help those less fortunate. Included among them are a beautiful 40 acre children’s home and ranch, an animal shelter, several convalescent sanatoriums and geriatric homes, a large community center (with indoor heated swimming pool), and we are sponsoring over 100 students through college, who will apply their education to the humanitarian goals set forth in this ministry.
One of our Guyana ministers should be coming to Vergenoegen some time soon to visit with you and our other friends there in your village. At this time you can learn more about our ministry and if there is a need we can meet from over there we will do the best we know how. ‘
Pastor Jones is looking forward to hearing from you again soon. Know that Pastor Jones is thinking of you, and may God’s blessings be with you.
With Christ’s Love,
/s/Timothy J. Carter
Timothy J. Carter
Secretary to Jim Jones
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BB-8-f-1
[Peoples Temple letterhead]
[Handwritten notation] Calendar mailed
Miss Margaret Gomes
204 Charlotte St.
Lacytown, Georgetown
GUYANA, SOUTH AMERICA
Dear Sister Gomes,
Pastor Jim Jones and all here in the Peoples Temple Christian Church greet you in the name of Christ and Brotherhood! Pastor Jones wants you to know that your letter has arrived along with the many others from your lovely country. He also wants you to know that he has the deepest concern for the needs of you and your loved ones, and they will be taken into consideration during his daily meditations. Pastor Jones truly cares for your wellbeing, and the wellbeing of those you know, and this great compassion reaches across the miles right now in friendship and comfort. The teachings and life of Jesus Christ are being made real and alive through the daily sacrifice of Jim Jones. And we hope that this Christ Spirit of Love is touching your life also. One of the ministers there should be in touch with you shortly. We hope you questions of employment might be helped when they come to visit. Please let us know.
Peoples Temple Christian Church is a human service ministry dedicated to relieving the suffering of the needy and deprived of the world. Here in the United States we have many different facilities to help those less fortunate. Included among them are a beautiful 40 acre children’s home and ranch, an animal shelter, several convalescent sanitoriums and geriatric homes, a large community center (with indoor heated swimming pool), and we are sponsoring over 100 students through college, who will apply their education to the humanitarian goals set forth in this ministry.
Pastor Jones is looking forward to hearing from you again and he hopes that if you ever have the opportunity to visit this country you will come and stay with us awhile. Our Guyanese brothers and sisters are welcome! Pastor Jones wants to remain aware of your different needs, and considers it an honor to know and be able to communicate with you. He sends his blessings and love to you and your loved ones now, and holds it always in his mind for the goodness and bounty of God’s love to be ever present in your life.
With Christ’s Love
/s/ Timothy Carter