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The Bible Vision
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Prof. Lloyd E. Roth joins the staff as Dean of Education and will head the Department of Christian Education. Mr. Roth has been Act- ing Dean of Friends University, where he has taught since 1948. Prior to that, he had a wide experience in public school teaching and admin- istration. He holds degrees from Il- linois State Normal University, and from the University of Illinois. Al- though not a minister, he has been active in gospel work.
Dr. Earl E. Barrett, formerly of Asbury Theological Seminary, has accepted an appointment as teacher of Bible and Greek, and will also serve as Dean of Men. Dr. Barrett
is a recognized evangelical scholar. He holds the degree of Doctor of Systematic Theology from Gordon College, and the Ph.D. degree from Boston University. He has served in the ministry, and his teaching ex- perience has ranged from a grade school to a seminary. Prior to his service in Asbury he taught in Wes- leyan Methodist College in Central, South Carolina, and in Marion Col- lege, Marion, Ind.
Miss Ruth Sondregger of West-
mont, 111., has been employed as Dean of Women. She is a graduate of Missionary Training Institute, Ny- ack, N. Y., and in recent years has been serving as church visitor in the Christian and Missionary Alliance church in her home town. Miss Son- dregger assumed her new duties in August. In addition to her work as Dean of Women she will teach in the department of Christian Educa- tion. Join Staff
Miss Hazel M. Yeweij of Celina. Ohio, comes to the College as a teacher in the field of English and Christian Education. After studying at Kingswood Holiness College and Moody Bible Institute, she earned her Bachelor's degree from Findlay College, Findlay, Ohio, and later took her Master of Science in Educa- tion degree at Indiana University. She has given considerable time to evangelistic work, and in recent years has gained valuable experience in teaching and school administration in grade and high school.
Coming from Mountain View Bi- ble College at Didsbury, Alberta, where he taught piano for the past two years, Mr. John L. Wilson joins the music faculty as a teacher of pi- ano. Mr. Wilson's home is in Youngs- town, Ohio, and he is a member of the Primitive Methodist Church.
Mr. Wilson has studied at the Dana School of Music, the Chicago Evangelistic Institute, and the Amer- ican Conservatory of Music at Chi- cago. He is continuing his studies at the latter institution and plans to complete a Bachelor of Music pro- gram next year.
Rev. Arthur H. Ditmer has taken up his duties as Business Manager and Assistant Treasurer of the Col- lege. Mr. Ditmer just completed a six-year pastorate in the United Mis-i sionary Church at Potsdam, Ohio. Several additional administrative Rev. W. O. Klopfenstein of Eau changes become effective with the Clair, Wisconsin, joins the faculty new school year. Prof. Cyril Eicher with the beginning of the fall semes- will serve as Director of Christian ter as a teacher of Bible and Theolo- Service and Director of Placement. gy. Mr. Klopfenstein is an alumnus College, having graduated in Rev. W. O. Klopfenstein is the new of the Director of the School of Extension 1922. Later he graduated from Nor- with Th.B. Study. Dean Elmer Neuenschwan- thern Baptist Seminary a degree. dcr will continue to direct student personnel services occupying the po- Mr. Klopfenstein has held pastor- sition of Dean of Students. He will ates in the First Missionary Church also serve as chairman of the fac- of Fort Wayne, Baptist churches in ulty. Chicago and Momence, 111., and at Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He has re- cently transferred his ministerial cre- dentials to the Missionary Church Association.
Miss Martha I. Johnson of Chi-
cago, 111., joins the faculty as teach- er of English. She is a graduate of Wheaton College, holds an M.R.E. degree from Gordon College, and has done further graduate study at Col- umbia and Northwestern Universi- ties, as well as at Oxford, in Eng- land. She has taught in the field of English and journalism in several schools, and her interest in creative writing has led her to produce nu- merous articles that have been pub- lished in national magazines. She also has a special interest in child care from the Christian point of view.
Rev. W. Morrow Cook joins the
staff as a teacher of Bible. He is a graduate of the Baptist Theological Seminary of Glasgow, Scotland, and holds an M.A. degree from Glasgow University. Ho has held pastorates in Scotland and in South Africa, and while in Africa served as president of the Baptist Missionary Union of South Africa. Book Store, Post Office Relocated
The college book .store, where students buy all their supplies and tc^xt- books, has been moved from the west basement of Schultz Hall to what was formerly classroom 2 in Bethany Hall. Better light and more space will make the new quarters more convenient and cheerful. ^ — John Warren, a student, is paint- ing a group of cartoons on the west Lay New floor in wall of the new store. They will add to the interest of the place. Founders Basement Two hundred new post office box- es with combination locks have been Helped by the gift of $789.50, installed in the south wall of the which the Fellowship Circle raised room, facing the center hall of the as its project this year, the college is basement. They will be serviced covering with asphalt tile the floor from a booth within the book store. of the dining and recreation rooms in Here all incoming and intra-mural Founders Memorial. mail for all students will be distri- The new floor will add to the ap- buted. Two students are to be as- pearance, cleanliness, and quietness signed to each box. of these areas that are used daily by The new system will simplify the the student body. handling of mail and student notices. In addition, the recreation room is It wall also centralize college life in getting a new ceiling, and new re- Bethany Hall. cessed lights are the gift of the class Several years ago the administra- of 1952. Plans are to place new and tion offices were moved there from appropriate furniture in the room, Schultz Hall. The reception room, so that it can adequately serve as a just above the new book store, serves center for student life. all visitors to the campus. For the present year, the room vacated by the book store will be Buy Apartments used for classes. for Students' Use FACULTY RETREAT
In view of the diflficulty many The faculty had its annual re- married students experience in find- treat at delightful Camp Mack, a- ing living quarters, the college this bout 12 miles north of Warsaw, In- summer purchased four properties diana on September 5. This camp is that will provide housing for eleven a well equipped church conference families. Three apartments are in center on a lovely lake. With ideal the house at 2419 S. Hanna St., and September weather and a sense of two in the property at 521 Kinsmoor. God's presence, the day was spent in Of the five units at 626 W. Creighton, prayer, fellowship, business and re- one will be occupied by a faculty creation. It provided an opportun- family. So also will the apartment ity for new and old members to get in the home at 801 W. Rudisill, the acquainted and to become fused into remainder of which will provide dor- a fellowship with singleness of aim mitory quarters for staff members for the days ahead. The wives were and students. also present to enjoy the day. : — —
A Covenant with God
The famous revivalist, Christmas V. O Jesus Christ, Son of the liv- Evans, sometimes known as the ing God, take for the sake of Thy "John Bunyon of Wales," had a pro- cruel death, my time, and strength, found experience of being filled with and the gifts and talents I possess; the Holy Spirit. About that time he which, with a full purpose of heart, wrote out the terms of his consecra- I consecrate to Thy glory in the tion in a "Covenant with God" and building up of Thy Church in the to each article he signed his initials. world, for Thou art worthy of the The covenant was as follows hearts and talents of men. Amen.
I. I give my soul and body unto C. E. Thee, Jesus, the true God, and ever- VI. I desire Thee, my great High lasting life; deliver us from sin, and Priest, to confirm, by Thy power from eternal death, and bring me in- from Thy High Court, my usefulness to life everlasting. Amen.—C. E. as a preacher, and my piety as a II. I call the day, the sun, the Christian, as two gardens nigh to earth, the trees, the stones, the bed, each other; that sin may not have the table and the books, to witness place in my heart to becloud my con- that I come unto Thee, Redeemer of fidence in Thy righteousness, and sinners, I rest for that may obtain that I may not be left to any foolish my soul from the thunders of guilt act that may occasion my gifts to and the dread of eternity. Amen. wither, and I be rendered useless E. C. before my life ends. Keep Thy gra- III. I do, through confidence in cious eye upon me, and watch over Thy power, earnestly entreat Thee to me, O my Lord, and my God forever! take the work into Thine own hand, Amen.—C. E. and give me a circumcised heart, VII. I give myself in a particular that I may love Thee; and create in manner to Thee, O Jesus Christ the me a right spirit, that I may seek Saviour, to be preserved from the Thy glory. Grant me that principle falls into which many stumble, that which Thou wilt own in the day of Thy name (in Thy cause) may not judgment, that I may not then as- be blasphemed or wounded, that my sume pale-facedness, and find myself peace may not be injured, and that a hypocrite. Grant me this, for the Thy people may not be grieved, and sake of Thy most precious blood. that Thine enemies may not be hard- Amen.—C. E. ened. Amen.—C. E. IV. I entreat Thee, Jesus, the Son of God, in power, grant me, for the VIII. I come entreating Thee to sake of Thy agonizing death, a cov- enter into a covenant with me in my enant interest in Thy blood which ministry. Oh, prosper me as Thou cleanseth; in Thy righteousness, didst prosper Bunyan, Vavasor, Pow- which justifieth; and in Thy redemp- ell, Howell Harris, Rowlands, and tion, which delivereth. I entreat an Whitefield. The impediments in the interest in Thy blood, for Thy blood's way of my prosperity remove. Work sake, and a part in Thee, for Thy in me the things approved of God name's sake, which Thou has given that I may attain this. Give me a among men. Amen.—C. E. heart "sick of love" to Thee, and to — —
the souls of men. Grant that I may own immortal pen, while I am writ- feel the power of Thy Word before ing them with my mortal hand in preaching it, as Moses felt the power my book on earth. According to the of his rod before he felt the effect of depths of Thy merit, and Thy infinite it on the land and waters of Egypt. grace, and Thy compassion, and Thy For the sake of Thy precious blood, tenderness toward Thy people, O at- Jesus, my all in all, grant me this. tach Thy name in Thine Upper Court Amen.—C. E. to these humble supplications of mine; and set Thine amen to them, IX. Search me now, and lead me even as I set mine on my side of the in the paths of judgment. May I covenant. Amen.—Christmas Evans, see in this world what I really am 18^— Llangevni, Anglsea, April 10, -. in Thy sight, that I may not find my- self otherwise when the light of eter- After his entire consecration to nity shall dawn upon me, and open God, and after receiving the anoint- my eyes in the brightness of immor- ing of the Holy Spirit while he wres- tality. Wash me in Thy redeeming tled in prayer on his way from Dol- blood. Amen.—C. E. gelly to Machynelleth, Christmas Ev- X. Give me power to trust in ans began to preach with a new unc- Thee for food and raiment, and to tion and power. A great revival make known my requests to Thee. O spread from preacher to people all let Thy care be over me as a coven- over the island of Anglesea, and then ant privilege betwixt Thee and me, over the whole of Wales. The people and not simply as a general care were often so wrought upon by Ev- which Thou shewest in feeding the an's sermons that they literally ravens that perish and clothing the danced for joy, and their actions ob- lily that is cast into the oven, but tained for them the nick-name of remember me as one of Thy family, "the Welsh jumpers." Often the and as one of Thy unworthy breth- audiences were moved to weeping ren. Amen. C. E. and tears. Once when Evans preached concerning "The Demoniac XI. Take upon Thyself, O Jesus, of Gadara," and vividly portrayed to prepare me for death, for Thou the deliverance of the demoniac, the art God; and Thou needest but to wonder of the people, and especially speak the word. If it be possible the joy of the demoniac's wife and children but Thy will be done—^let me not when he returned home healed and saved, the audience linger in sickness, nor die a sudden laughed and wept alternately. One death without bidding adieu to my biographer says that "the place was brethren, but rather let me die wdth a perfect Bochim for weeping." them around me, after a short ill- Shouts of prayer and praise mingled ness. May everything be put in or- together. One who heard this won- der ready for that day of passing derful sermon says, that, at last, the from one world to another, so that people seemed like the inhabitants of there may be no confusion or disor- a city which had been shaken by an der, but a passing away in peace. O earthquake, that in their escape, grant me this for the sake of Thine rushed into the streets, falling upon agony in the garden. Amen.—C. E. the earth screaming, and calling up- XII. I beseech Thee, my Redeem- on God! er, to present these supplications of "The powerful sermons, the breath mine before the Father; and oh, in- scribe them in Thy book with Thine (Continued on page 11) — —
It is interesting to consider the
^aiue a^ S^^^^tt in God's sight! Rev. John A. MacMillan Education has from the most pri- the eternal and vital principles which mitive times been highly esteemed. sin had obscured. That Voice was As peoples have ascended in the scale heard in Jesus of Nazareth. Boldly has He proclaimed, "I am the truth." He of civilization, the teaching art its did not to the schools been held in increasing honor. In attempt reform of instead in- earliest form it was associated with Judea and Athens— He stituted with ideals. religion and was closely guarded by a new era new the priestly caste as something that He headed in Himself a race of re- enhanced their reputation and auth- born men. He revealed another inevi- world in which there dwelt an im- ority. Because of this it was the in- tably corrupted by superstition and minent God, Father, who was genuine truth was hard to discern tensely interested in men. amid the mass of error. The training for service of the Even among the people of Israel worker for Christ has in Him its starting point. system of this was true. All training was No educa- based on the Mosaic Law, which had tion, however excellent in conception become corrupted by the traditions and development, can ever fit a per- son for ministry is not walking of the elders so that little of value who remained. Teachers of keen minds, in newness , of life. There is a cer- tain of value in all acquired as Gamaliel, were mentally warped amount knowledge. Paul's studies at the by their environment, and their ear- later useful to nest struggles for intellectual free- feet of Gamaliel were dom were abortive. Paul in his early him in his oral and written presenta- tion of the Gospel. Philosophy and life was a product of the rabbinic school, and his intense nature had theology may enlarge the mental been rendered bigoted and narrow horizon of a regenerate pastor, and enrich his preaching, if kept in their in its outlook. rightful place. But the mastery of Thinkers among the Greeks were the full curriculum of the most ex- the most advanced of any up to their cellent Bible School will neither times. They groped after light and bring the regenerate student to re- out of their mental struggles evolved pentance, nor enable him to win oth- theories far in advance of any that ers to a Master whom he has not natural philosophy had yet set forth. personally known. The Co-Worker. Our philosophical systems are based on the principles which they enuncia- ted. But their reasonings were "1 thoroughly believe in universi- grounded on speculation and they ty education for both men and wo- realized, better than their modern men; but I believe a knowledge of followers, the lack of authority that the Bible without a college course underlay their teachings. is more valuable than a college There was reed that a Voice that course without Bible." William Ly- could not be gainsaid should restate on Phelps. 8 ^Ttf*« t^e ^%c^cCe«it This is an attempt at a straight- conflict and today he is a soldier of forward answer to a forthright ques- the cross in a benighted foreign field tion. Repeatedly comes the ques- for the duration of his life! tion: Are all enrolled in young men 2. Mere enrollees. Mere enroll- the Bible College exempt from the ment in a Bible college or pursuit of draft? And behind this question are a theological course does not entitle further inquiries. a dozen We hope one to exemption. The purpose is some will be clarified. the critical factor. A young man First of all, the basic law now must be prepared to state that his in effect does provide exemption purpose in pursuing his studies is to from military training and service to prepare himself for the ministry. ministers of the gospel and men who There is no room for equivocation at are pursuing theological studies in this point for the Selective Service a recognized school in preparation Act defines a minister in terms of for the ministry. It should be noted one who regularly preaches and that more than deferment is grant- teaches his faith and administers its ed; those in this category are ex- rites. With evangelicals this means empt. Problems arise, of course, in the gospel ministry whether at home implementing this law. What the or abroad, which is validated by or- implications are can best be stated dination. It is "the ministry," to by discussing the several classes in- which one should be specifically volved. called. It does not include the many forms of lay service in the church. 1. Authentic theological students. 3. The immature. Among this There are genuinely sincere young class there are many difficult pro- men who are entitled to exemption blems. Many young men are just according to the law. If they are "finding their bearings'' during the led to prepare for the ministry post-high school period. Some may through Spirit-wrought convictions have a very definite conviction as to they may avail themselves of the ex- their life's work even in childhood. emption provisions of the law and With others a call crystallizes into they can have the assurance of be- settled conviction more gradually. ing morally as well as legally in the The plan for their lives develops by right. I think of one young man a series of unfolding steps. They during World War II who would may be divinely led to a Bible col- have found it easier to enlist with lege but the "call" may come later. his buddies than to continue in the College, but he felt that God was At this point a youth must com- calling him into a more important (Continued on page 10) : From The President pursuing his course of study. This means that he should maintain the (Continued from page 9) point average required for gradua- mit himself wholly to God and then tion (Grade C). If a theological be honest with himself and with so- student is not making satisfactory ciety. If he is in doubt as to wheth- grades he is normally counselled er he is called into the ministry he during the course of a semester or cannot say yes to the answer in his year concerning his work but if he questionnaire, "Are you pursuing this fails to make satisfactory improve- course of study to prepare yourself ment, it becomes necessary to notify for the ministry?" If there is a the draft board. growing conviction that God is call- At this point the integrity of the ing one into the ministry, but yet a school is involved because it is the lack of assurance, he may submit the school's responsibility to keep draft facts to his draft board for their boards advised about the progress a consideration. student is making in school. A school has an ethical obligation to be fair to Just plain honesty at this point all concerned. will settle many problems. A board cannot examine a man's heart to see 5. T /i e unworthy. Fortunately motivations, purposes, and the opera- there are few in this category. An tions of the Spirit, even should the extensive survey made by the Selec- members be spiritual men. Ordin- tive Service System of theological arily boards must rely on the hon- enrollments during the war years esty of the registrant. If there is revealed that on the whole there was anything questionable about his no evidence that theological schools claims, they can check his record for were patronized by draft dodgers. evidence of integrity. They can se- However, a provision of this kind can cure verification of his status from become an escape from unpleasant the school itself. duty for the sheltered, the malinger- ers, the shirkers, the indolent, and A most difficult problem arises the purposeless drifters. when a man's status changes after he has been classified. Some boards It is the duty of the Selective Ser- are quite considerate and make al- vice System to sift the genuine from lowance for changes that normally the spurious. Accordingly, the regis- take place in the lives of youth. A trant is asked some direct questions few boards apparently assume that Is he enrolled in a bona fide theolo- classification freezes the status of a gical school? Is he pursuing his youth and they close their eyes to course of studies for the purpose of any changes that might well take preparing himself for the ministry? place after classification. In this It therefore becomes a matter of area boards exercise discretion. It is honor on the part of the student to the privilege and the duty of the give the Board the facts about him- registrant to be completely frank self. The further answer that a stu- with his board. He has the privilege dent gives is in the life that he lives. of discussing a classification with his "Actions still speak louder than board, at least to request a hearing words." in the ten-day period following notice A call to the ministry is a spirit- of classification. ual transaction between God and an individual. But no one can have a 4. Those with unsatisfactort/ call of God upon his soul, a "woe is grades. A student is entitled to ex- emption only if he is satisfactorily (Continued on page 13) 10 A Covenant With God dilates in majestic dignity; and all that has gone before will be lost in (Continued from page 7) the white-heat passion with which of heaven, the weeping, the praising, he prepares to sing of Paradise lost the return of sinners to God," now and Paradise regained." characterized Evans' meetings wher- The anointing of the Holy Spirit ever he went. This was especially was the great secret of Evans' pow- true when he preached his famous er. Writing to a young minister, he "Graveyard Sermon,'' in which he de- says: "You will observe that some scribed the world as dead and buried heavenly ornaments, and power from in the graveyard of Law, with Jus- on high, are visible in many minis- tice guarding the gates but Mercy ters when under the Divine irradia- coming to unlock them. This ser- tion, which you cannot approach to mon has been published almost ev- by merely initiating their artistic ex- erywhere. The preaching of it cellence, without resembling them in brought conviction of sin like a del- their spiritual taste, fervency, and uge over the people. The scene re- zeal which Christ and His Spirit sembled the one at Shotts, in Scot- 'work in them.' This will cause, not land, when five hundred persons pro- only your being like unto them in fessed conversion to Christ under the gracefulness of action, and propriety preaching of a sermon by John Liv- of elocution, but will also induce ingston. It was similar to that of prayer for the anointing of the Holy Llanidloes, Wales, when a thousand One, which worketh mightily in the persons decided for Christ under one inward man. This is the mystery of sermon preached by Michael Roberts. effective preaching. We must be Or it resembled the time when twen- endued with power from on high." ty-five hundred persons were added Someone said to Evans, "Mr. Evans, to the churches as the result of one you have not studied Dr. Blair's Rhe- sermon preached by John Elias, the toric." Evans, to whom Dr. Blair mighty Welsh preacher. with his rules was always as dry as Gilboa, replied: "Why do you say so Evans was "a man the spell of when you just now saw hundreds whose into a name, when he came weeping under the sermon? That neighborhood, could wake up all the could not be, had I not first of all sleepy villages, and bid their inhab- been influenced myself, which, you itants pour along up by the hills, know, is the substance, and mystery, and down by the valleys, expectant of all rules of speaking." crowds watching his appearance with Evans collected much money for tears, and sometimes hailing him the building of churches, the Baptist with shouts." "It must be said, his churches of Anglesea being more are very great sermons,' says Rev. than doubled under his ministry. In Paxton Hood. "The present writer is one place where he was raising mon- almost disposed to be bold enough to ey to build a chapel, the money came describe them, as the grandest Gos- very slowly although the audiences pel sermons of the last hundred were very large. There had been years." One biographer describes his much sheep-stealing in the neighbor- manner while preaching as follows: hood, and Evans decided to use this "Christmas Evans, meantime, is pur- fact to advantage in collecting mon- suing his way, lost in his theme. Now ey. He told the people that undoubt- his eye lights up, says one who knew edly some of the sheepstealers must him, like a brilliantly flashing star, his clear forehead expands, his form (Continued on page 14) 11 Faculty Members, Too Mrs. lone Fitch left the duties of Dean of Women and went back to domestic life when she became the bride of Rev. Benjamin Eicher on June 14. The simple ceremony was performed in a Detroit parsonage. The Rev. Mr. Eicher is pastor of two Baptist churches in Cement City, Mich. Rev. Roy J. Birkey, chairman of Down the Aisle the department of Missions in the college since 1949, took Miss Edith Milton Wong, '52, and Glennavere Alexander as his bride in a marriage Egly, '49-'51, at the West Berne Mis- ceremony performed in the Christian sionary Church, Berne, Ind., June 6. and Missionary Alliance church in Hamilton, Ohio, August 1. Like her James Huggins, '51-'52, and Ra- husband, the new Mrs. Birkey is a '50, at Columbia, S. chel Kemmerer, second generation missionary to Chi- 12. C, June na. She arrived in the states from David Folding, '51-'52, and Anna Hong Kong about two months prior Ruth Snyder, '51-'52, at New Castle, to her marriage. The Birkeys are living in Fort for the time Pa., July 19. Wayne being, and will give some time during Walter Henkel, '49-'51, and Kath- the fall months to deputational leen Gerig, '49-'51, at Auburn, Ind., work. They plan to return to Hong August 16. Kong early in 1953. Ray Turnbaugh, '49-, and Edna Miss Martha Dilling became the Heller, '52, at Cleveland, Ohio, Au- bride of Thomas Brown on August 9, gust 30. in Altoona, Pa. Miss Dilling has been teacher in the department of Wesley Gerig, '51, and Mary Car- Christian Education in the College oyln Steiner, '52, at Fort Wayne, since 1950. Mr. Brown was a student August 21. here from 1949 to the current year. Dale Gerig, '52, and Beth Cornell, He plans to continue his education in '51-, at Grabill, Indiana, June 12. Taylor University, and according to information received, Mrs. Brown Grant Shattuck, '49-. and Eula will teach there. Compton, '52, at Shelbyville, 111., August 31. In The Cradle Zenas Gerig, '51, and Esther Leh- man, '52, at Grabill, Ind., June 12. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hall (Helen '47) 311 N. Michigan Ave., Ivan Peterson, who enrolls as a Hyde, of the ar- special student this fall, and Donel- Pasadena 4, Calif., announce da Coy, '52, at Reading, Michigan, rival of Roberta Lois on June 2. August 29. Mr. and Mrs. Glen A. Repp, Jr., '50) the parents Richard Leever, '49-, and Ruth (Violet Shupp, are Baker, '50-, at the First Missionary of Carolyn Rae, who was born Au- Church, Fort Wayne, Sept. 6. gust 14. 12 At The Battle Front Transferred To Higher Duty Beth Mainhood, a graduate of this John Schmidt, of Salem, Ore., re- year, spent her summer as a trans- ports that his father, J. J. Schmidt, ient missionary for Youth Home Mis- who was a student in 1905-06, went sions. She taught Daily Vacation to be with the Lord on May 22. Bible Schools in southern Michigan, and reports that she enjoyed the work. In September she will begin From The President serving as parish worker, assisting the Rev. Lloyd Scheifele in the Grace (Continued from page 10) Evangelical United Brethren church if I preach not the gospel," a bur- in Detroit. me den for a lost world, a sense of mis- Robert ('52) and Florence Skin- sion, without giving evidence of it in ner, and their three children, Judy, his life. There will be seriousness of Carol and David, arrived on July 4 purpose, singleness of aim, growth in at their new home in Peace River, grace, and application to studies. It Alberta, where they will work with is inconceivable that one could real- the Northland Indian Mission. The ly be called of God into such a sacred beauty of the scenery along their calling as the ministry and at the route made even four fiats (in tires, same time be indolent, lazy, half- not in music) seem insignificant. hearted, and a creature of circum- Once the trailer became detached, stance. The go and the fire, the but the Lord prevented serious dam- impulse and the dynamic of a divine age. Robert requests prayer for call provide deep motivations that them as they begin working among transform mind and heart. the neglected Indians, and for the building program in the Lubicon Mis- Even from the standpoint of sion School. Christian patriotism it is wholly un- Doris Bunch, a student in '47 and worthy to enjoy exemption from mili- '48, completed her college work at tary service and waste time and en- Bryan University, where on June 4 ergy in school while other young men she received the degree of Bachelor are facing the hazards of combat du- of Arts in Christian Education. She ty. Exemption from military duty spent the summer doing camp work is not a mere privilege. It is a sol- responsibility. it and D.V.B.S. supervision in the emn Even more, presents a challenge to all mountains of Tennessee. This fall go ouy for in spiritual she will teach Bible in rural schools God a crusade to near Chattanooga. She writes, "Any bring men to God and strike at the news from former classmates and heart of the modern crisis by an ad- vance in faith against teachers at Fort Wayne Bible Col- the strong- holds of evil. lege is always welcome, and for that reason I very much enjoy the Bible Fort Wayne Bible College wants Vision." no unworthy men in its roster, and The quotation from Doris gives a it is under obligation to notify draft good occasion to request every read- boards of theological students whose er to help maintain the interest of progress in studies or conduct is un- these pages by sending in news about satisfactory. But more, it has an themselves or others of tlie Fellow- obligation to God to whom an ac- ship Circle. Address The Bible Vis- of its stewardship must finally ion, 800 W. Rudisill, Fort Wayne 6, count Ind. be given. 13 Professor Carl Brown was engaged College Personnel as one of the speakers at Mt. Look- out Camp in Ohio. Professor Oliver It was a busy summer for Col- Steiner served at the youth camp of lege personnel. Besides the summer Christian Union at Greenfield, Ohio, school from June 16 to July 25, the in the month of June. President College was host to the General Con- Witmer gave a series of Bible mes- ference of the Missionary Church sages at the Eastern District MCA and to the Missionary Convention of Convention at Beulah Beach, Ohio, the MCA Central District in August. in July, and at the Central District Teachers in the summer session Convention in Fort Wayne, in Aug- were Dean Elmer Neuenschwander, ust, He was one of the speakers at Prof. Harvey Mitchell, Mr. Dick Ge- the Mid-West MCA District Conven- rig, Rev. Walter H. Lugibihl, and tion held on the campus of Sterling Rev. Forest Weddle. College at Sterling, Kansas, in the Two members of the faculty pur- latter part of August. sued graduate studies in universities. The Crusader Quarter, composed Miss Edith Ehlke studied library sci- of Leon Gerig, Tom Zehr, Eddie ence at the University of Michigan, Widmark, and Joe Grabill, had a completing her second summer of busy summer with itineraries to the work in preparation for her appoint- Mid-West, the South, the East, and ment as Librarian. She succeeds Ontario, Canada. They completed Miss Lillian Zeller, who retires after their summer's work on August 31st 28 years of service in the College. with a service in the Missionary Prof. Rene Frank validated his Church of Ottawa, Ohio, of which undergraduate work in music in In- Rev. Paul Grabill is pastor. diana University, achieving a per- Mr. Gerald Gerig traveled with fect score in his major field of the- the Crusader's Quartet during the ory. He plans to continue his work first half of the summer after which as a resident student next summer he was engaged in camp and con- and hopes to finish his present pro- vention work. Mr. Gerig has had a gram leading to a master's degree. very fruitful year associated with Mr. Frank is continuing to receive the College as youth evangelist. Wc recognition for his compositions in wish him God's richest blessing as music. he begins a pastorate at Dodge City, Kansas. Mr. Dick Gerig continued to give leadership to the radio ministry of the College. Even though "Sunrise A Covenant With God Chapel" was not broadcast locally ( Continued from page 11) as a live program, it continued to be be present in the congregation, and broadcast over a score of stations by he hoped that they would not throw means of tape recordings. Seven any money into the collection. A more stations took the program dur- big collection was taken. Those who ing the summer months, bringing did not have any money to give bor- the total to twenty-seven. "Sunrise rowed from their neighbors to put will Chapel" be resumed as a live in the collection. production from the College chapel "Dear old Christmas," as he was in the early part of October. familiarly called in his old age, fin- Several of the faculty gave some ished his course with joy, and fell a- time to summer camps, Bible con- sleep in Christ, July 23, 1838, with ferences and missionary conventions. a song of victory on his lips. 14 iMg frag^r May ev'ry soul that touches mine, As on life's way I go, Tho' slight the contact be, I pray Some grace of God may show. A helping hand, some kindly thought. That those I meet may know, That God through Christ has raised me up, In ways that I should go. And may the courage that God gives To help me ev'ry day. Encourage others to press on, Tho' dark may seem the way. May I so live in ev'ry way, That others in me see The wondrous change God always makes In those Christ has set free. A. B. Chamberlin Cover photo courtesy Union Pacific Railroad September, 1952 Vol. 16, No. 10 Published monthly throughout the year with the exception of July and August by Fort Wayne Bible Sollege. Subscription rate: $1.00 per year. 15c per copy. Publication office, 401 N. 4th St., Apollo, Pa. General office 810 Rudisill Blvd., Fort Wayne, Indiana. Entered as second-class mailmatter, September 18, 1950 at the Post Office at Apollo, Pa., under the Act of March 3, 1879. 15 1 i I I October 1st Is the Goal ffft i I October 1st is the date when the last payment of I $10,000 on the new south campus is due! I I The goal is not yet in sight but by faith, prayer, and second-mile giving, the goal can be reached on ^ time! 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