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The Bible Vision

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NUMBER FELLOWSHIP CIRCLE 45 Seniors to Graduate June 4th

Forty-five seniors will receive degrees and diplomas at the annual commencement on June 4. Officers of the class are as follows: Fred Kirk- patrick, president; Harvey Ache, vice-president; Rose Marie Hudson, sec- retary; Dorothy Read, treasurer; Roger Read, chaplain.

Those who will receive the Bachelor of Arts in Bible degree are: Har- vey E. Ache, Jr.. Allentown, Pa.; Harold Basehore, Hummelstown, PLACEMENT DIRECTOR Pa.; Charles Crockett, McClure, O.; Emily Figuly, Cleveland, O.; Shir- IS APPOINTED ley Force, Altoona, Pa.; Dale Gerig, Professor Cyril Eicher was ap- Auburn, Ind.; John Hill, Oakwood, pointed by the College Governing O.; Rose Marie Hudson, Indianapolis, Board on March 5 to fill the newly Ind.; Fred Kirkpatrick, Dodge City, created office of Director of Place- ment. Heretofore requests for the Ks.; Virginia Miller, Huntertown, services of graduates were handled Ind.; Roger Read, Hillsdale, Mich.; by various departments, but the Robert Smith, Peoria, 111.; Harold Board concurred in the conviction Sutherland, Metamora, Mich.; Gar- that the time had come to conso'i- eth Wiederkehr, Fort Wayne, Ind.; date placement in a single office. Not only can attention be given to and Milton Wong, Koloa, Kauai, requests that come in, but a catalog Hawaii. can be kept of available personnel steps to Bachelor of Theology. DeWitte and some can be taken make known their availability to Hall, Rocky Mount, N. C; and Wel- employing organizations. burn Smith, Fort Wayne, Ind. Mr. Eicher will welcome inquir- ies from both Bachelor of Religious Educa- alumni and Christian organizations seeking help. tion: Norman Bachand, Fort Wayne, Ind.; Adriana Boender, Hospers, Mich.; Daisy Davis, Foxworth, Miss.; Iowa; Charles Kauffman, Bethlehem, Joy Gerig, Auburn, Ind.; Lois Held. Pa.; and Everett Lee Webb, Judson, Syracuse, Ind.; Edna Heller, Cleve- Ind. land, O.; Shirley Kamberg, Oaklawn, 111.; Esther Lehman, Fort Wayne, Bachelor of Sacred Music: Mary Ind.; Dale Lewis, Venedocia, O.; Howard, Peoria, 111.; Marceil Sum- Elizabeth Mainhood, Coleman, Mich.; ney, Grabill, Ind.; and Roy Tobin, Clarence Nantz, Salem, Ind.; Doro- Three Rivers, Mich. thy Read, Hillsdale, Mich.; Zuma Roberts. Swanton. O.; Abraham Standard Bible: Carol Beerbow- Schierling, Van Nuys, Calif.; Nancy er, Fort Wayne, Ind.; Ernest Bel- Shell. Mechanicsburg, Pa.; Robert ella, Mahaffey. Pa.; Robert Burloy, Skinner, Fort Wayne, Ind.; Mary Berne, Ind.; Eula Compton, Shelby- Carolyn Steiner, Fort Wayne. Ind.; ville. 111.; Donelda Coy. Reading, and Doris Zurfluh, Ridgeway, Pa. Originator of fellowship Circle Remembers His Alma Mater

A very useful piece of equipment for the new food service department, a water cooler and dispenser in the dining room, uas contributed by Rev. and Mrs. S. S. Gerig of Turlock. California. Mr. Gerig is an alumnus by virtue of having been a member of the Board, while Mrs. Gerig, nee Sadie: Garman. was a student in the school and a 1913 graduate.

Rev. S. S. Gerig has the dis- DON ROHRS ON tinction of having conceived the idea of an alumni organization for what FLYING TRIP HOME was then known as the Fort Wayne Rev. Don Rohrs. 1948. literally Bible Training School. On April 13, made a flying trip from Koloa, 1916, twelve years after the school Hawaii, in the latter part of April. was founded and seven years after As an auxiliary Air Force Chaplain the first class graduated, the idea with the Civil Air Patrol, he was was born. At a regular meeting of sent on an unexpected trip to Wash- the Board on that date with Rev. ington and was able to spend sev- J. E. Ramseyer presiding as Chair- eral days in Fort Wayne and at his man. Mr. Gerig, then a Board mem- home at Hicksville, Ohio. As a for- ber, presented the proposal of an mer member of College vocal groups, alumni association. As an alumnus he had the thrill of attending the of Ohio Northern University (Ada), home concert of the A Cappella he spoke of the benefits of such an Choir on April 20. He and Mrs. organization to both graduates and Rohrs (Faythe Ringenberg) have the institution. After some discus- been in the Islands since 1948 serv- sion, according to the minutes taken ing with the Missionary Church As- by Secretary H. C. Thiessen, Mr. Ger- sociation. ig made a motion that such an or-

. (Continued in Col. 1) ganization be formed for graduates and former students of the Bible Training School. The motion was seconded by Pastor A. W. Roffe of Toronto. Canada, and pfter further discussion was passed. At the next session of the Board steps were taken to implement this --'Ction. A committee composed of Rev. J. E. Lauby of Woodburn, Ind., Rev. H. C. Thiessen of Pandora, O., and Rev. B. F. Leightner of Fort

Wayne v\ as appointed 1o form an alumni association. Such an organi- zation was "to be brought into being as speedily as possible, full powers

(Continued on page 4) Alumni Project flooring F.M. Basement

Correlating its efforts with plans recently approved by the Committee on Buildings and Grounds, the Fellowship Circle has adopted as its 1952 project the re-flooring of the basement of Founders' Memorial.

It is proposed to lay asphalt tile in the dining room and the room A CAPPELLA CHOIR that adjoins it to the east. The lat- RETURNS FROM ter area serves as a recreation room generally, but is made a part of the SUCCESSFUL TOUR dining room by removing the tem- porary partition on such occasions as The 1952 spring concert tour of the Fellowship Circle banquet. the Fort Wayne Bible College A The present floor is concrete. Cappella Choir was climaxed on Sun- Its hard surface will not hold paint sat- day night, April 20, at a home con- isfactorily, and it makes for consid- cert given before a near-capacity erable noise when chairs are moved. audience in Founders' auditorium. Asphalt tile surfacing will add great- Several missionary churches dis- ly to the appearance and the atmos- missed their services for the event. phere of the dining room. And, from The choir, under Professor Oli- a practical point of view, it will fac- ver Steiner's capable direction, pre- ilitate cleaning the floor. sented 20 full concerts and 2 radio broadcasts in their 1979-mile trek of A drive is being made by mail five states through the East, singing among all the F. C. members, and it in both churches and schools during is hoped that by the time of the ban- the 16-day mission. quet enough funds will be in hand They sang to capacity crowds in to pay for the entire project. presenting the gospel through sac- red classics, spirituals, hymns, solos, Originator of Fellowship and testimonies. Some 15 souls were Remembers Alma Mater known to have accepted Christ eith- (Continued from page er at the close of the concerts or 3) through personal work after the con- being given the Committee to take certs. Other conversions as a result such steps as may be found necessary of the choir are still being reported, to effect its purpose." besides the spiritual uplift and re- Of interest is the fact that Mr. newed vision that was brought to Gerig is the only survivor among Christians. those mentioned as having had a part The tour extended to points in in founding the Fellowship Circle, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, but each one was a distinguished and Maryland. The choir sang in Christian leader whose memory the Y.F.C. meetings and churches of the Fellowship Circle cherishes. following denominations: Congrega- tional Christian, Methodist, Mission- morning was started with an extend- ary, Evangelical United Brethren, ed period of devotions. Prayer meet- Presbyterian, Christian Baptist, and ings were held while traveling on the Christian Missionary Alliance. bus and before each concert. All

Prayer meetings keynoted the agreed that it was one of the finest spiritual success of the tour, Each spiritual experiences of their lives. :

tt Haoe We Visitors from Space?** A Postscript

In a recent issue of Life an ar- 3. They are not a Russian do- ticle v\as published by H. B. Dar- xclopment. rack, Jr.. and Robert Ginna on what 4. They are not distortions of was claimed to be the first authentic the atmosphere resulting from atom- disclosure on the strange phenomena ic activity. known as "flying saucers." The article was entitled "Have We Vis- 5. They are not all Skyhook baloons. itors from Space?" According to the authors, the U. S. Air Force made With these explanations rejected, known the fact that it maintains there appears to be only one hy- constant intelligence investigation pothesis to explain the phenomena, and study of unidentified aerial ob- and the authors of the article cite jects. The case was reviewed in the startling conclusion of two lead- more than a year of sifting and ing scientists to substantiate the weighing of all reports of unex- theory. The objects are not of earth plained aerial phenomena—from the ly origin and they are directed by so-called flying saucers to the mys- superhuman intelligences. "The ob- terious green fireballs often sighted jects cannot be explained by present in the Southwest. The inquiry in- science as natural phenomena—but cluded exaxmination of hundreds of solely as artificial devices, created reported sightings, interviews with and operated by a high intelligence." eyewitnesses and careful review of One of the leading scientists the facts with some of the world's quoted as having come to the above ablest physicists, astronomers, and conclusion is Dr. Walter Riedel, once experts on guided missiles. Certain- chief designer and research director ly in an area where speculation can at the German rocket center in run rife, it is very important to be Peenemunde, now engaged in secret certain about the facts. Apparently, work for the U. S. He stated, "I every effort was made to sift facts am completely convinced that they from fancy. have an out-of-world basis." Some of the widely known facts are reviewed. Witnesses included Dr. Riedel supported his con- such trained observers as scientists, clusion by four arguments: "First, technicians, meterologists, and air- the skin temperatures of structures men. The incidents cited give time, operating under the observed con- place, and names of observers. ditions would make it impossible for any terrestrial structure to survive. In an attempt to identify the phenomena on the basis of evidence, "Second, consider the high ac- various theories are examined and celerations at which they fly and rejected maneuver ... In some descriptions the beast spirals straight up. 1. They are not psychological phenomena. "Third . . . There are many oc- 2. They are not products of U.S. currences where they have done research. things that only a pilot could per- form but lliat no human pilot could the student of the Bible can go fur- stand. ther than science in interpreting such "Fourth, in most of the reports phenomena. He holds that there is an additional body of knowledge there is a lack of visible jets . . . be- It is from no poAer unit we know sides empirical science. He holds that of." we have an authentic revelation of the non-terrestrial realm in the The other scientist quoted re- Word of God. The Bible has something to garding this conclusion is Dr. Maur- say about superhuman intelligences. ice A. Biot, one of the leading aero- There are myriads of them good dynamicists in the U. S. and a promi- — and bad.The Bible calls them angels, nent mathematical physicist. After some of are fallen and are sub- reviewing the evidence, Dr. Biot whom jects of Satan's kingdom. They vary said: "The least improbable explana- in power, intelligence, and function. tion is that these things are artifi- They also are described under many cial and controlled . . . My opinion differing figures when they assume for some time has been that they visible form. have an extraterrestrial origin."

Now here is certainly a startling If, therefore, these objects are conclusion in this day of scientific manifestations of superhuman in- skepticism. It is of the temper of telligences, and since the only super- the scientific mind to search for human intelligences known are those facts, to draw conclusions with con- revealed in the Word of God the servatism, and to account for all question should be raised as to whe- phenomena by natural causes. Here ther there is any correspondence be- we have to sober conclusions of tween them. Angels, whether good scientists—not the wild fancies and and bad, do not ordinarily manifest intemperate speculations of persons themselves as flying objects, but not trained to be guided by facts. these are not ordinary phenomena. In other words, some scientists are They are extraordinary because they convinced that superhuman intelli- have only been observed recently. gences are operating in the atmos- Their recency is therefore significant. phere of the earth. Another significant fact is that Of course, this is as far as these objects have been associated science can go without em.pirical evi- with destructive military weapons. dence, for science knows nothing of At any rate, the closest known ob- any intelligences outside of the earth. jects are such military objects as fly- The Life article ends with many un- ing missiles and jet-propelled air- answered questions: "Why do the craft. Now we do know that dur- things make no sound? How to ex- ing the Tribulation, which will cli- plain their eerie luminosity? What max this age, there will be turned power urges them at such terrible loose all manner of superhuman and speeds through the sky? Who, or super-terrestrial objects to wreak de- what, is aboard? Where do they struction on the earth. They could come from? Why are they here? in the days of the inspired writers, What are the intentions of the be- only be described in concepts known ings who control them?" and so we should not expect to find any technical concepts in the Bible. Now assuming the validity of the But the description of them is both above conclusion, can anything fur- graphic and suggestive. Take, for ther be said regarding their identity? example, the "scorpions" of the Certainly, no one is in a position to answer all of these questions, but (Continued on page 10) 6 ^%a^K t^e "P^e^iicCeftt

In this issue of Bible Vision we maturity deepens wisdom and in- salute the many members of the sight.

Fellovvship Circle— the College alum- At any rate, it can be said that ni organization which is observing among the most loyal friends of the its 36th birthday. They are found in College who actively and prayer- many parts of the world—the Ha- fully back the College are members waiian Islands, Japan, the Philip- ot the FelloAship Circle. I think of pines, China. India, Pakistan, British several who went far beyond the East Africa, Angola, the Congo. training received in "Bible school" but who are deeply grateful for the French West Africa and French values of their Bible training. Equatorial Africa, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Haiti, Jamaica, Venezuela, Recently, however, an alumnus Columbia, Ecuador. Peru, Bolivia, wrote us who, we hope, is a rare ex- Alaska, and Northern Canada. But ception: He was bitter because he scattered far and near mystic ties thought that the Bible College is not bind all together. accredited. He stated that at every opportunity he warns young people There are the ties of cherished against the school and claimed that memories—ranging all the way from he turns away fifty young people youth pranks to sacred burning bush each year from F.W.B.C. We tried experiences. There are the ties of to answer with patience. Evidently, friendships, but, highest of all, is the he hadn't heard that the school now tie of Christian fellowship, for "tru- has college standing; that by virtue ly our fellowship is with the Father, of its accreditation on the collegiate and with his Son Jesus Christ." And level by the Accrediting Association all of these sacred memories center of Bible Institutes and Bible Col- in our Alma Mater, 'v\ho is growing, leges its credits are recognized by we hope, in wisdom and maturity as the New York Board of Regents; her sons and daughters increase in number. that such regionally accredited col- leges as Wheaton and Taylor accept We believe it is true with our transferrable credits on an hour for

"Educational Mother" as it is with hour basis; that our College is regu- our natural mothers that love, ap- larly listed in the United States Of- preciation, and devotion deepen with fice of Education bulletins on accre- age. The immature youth is apt to dited institutions of higher learning. take much for granted and give Above all, it is heartening to little thought to all that a mother has contributed to his welfare, but (Continued on page 10) —

Three Retiring Members of College Staff Honored

The World Fellowship Hall of financially since 1927, Mr. Eicher's the Fort Wayne YMCA was the good common sense and judicious scene of a dinner on Wednesday, May buying have helped to bring it 7, in honor of three members of the through these crises. Mention was Bible College staff who will be re- made of one of "Uncle Pete's" ser- tiring this year, Miss Lillian Zeller, vices beyond the line of duty, his Mrs. Effie Smith, and Mr. P. L. store, which has benefited staff mem- Eicher. bers and students 'with families. A- Several members of the Board bove all, Mr. Eicher's spiritual min- of Trustees and their wives, and istry has been a blessing to all. Mrs. Smith's two daughters and son- Mrs. S. A. Witmer spoke in ap- in-law, were present with the col- preciation of the life and work of lege faculty and staff to pay tribute Mrs. Smith, whose husband, the Rev- to these three who have served so erend Byron G. Smith, was also a long and faithfully. faculty member eight years, until his After the delicious dinner, an in- death in 1934. Mrs. Smith's was a teresting program was presented, double ministry, for along with her with President S. A. Witmer as mas- teaching she had the responsibility ter of ceremonies. Professor Oliver of keeping up her home and bringing Steiner led the group in singing "All up her family of three children. This the Way My Saviour Leads Me" and year marks twenty-six years of faith- "Constantly Abiding." Dr. Witmer ful service, during which Mrs. Smith expressed his appreciation of the has taught a variety of subjects steadfast and devoted service of Greek, English, history, Spanish, loyal staff members down through church history. Her life has been the years. He pointed out that one an inspiration to her colleagues and of the most important factors in the to the many students who have sat in continuity of a school is its staff. He her classes. spoke also of the unique contribu- Mrs. lone Fitch paid tribute to tion of each member in forming the Miss Zeller, who is completing twen- character of the school, and of the ty-nine years of service. Miss Zel- impression made by each one on the ler's love for her Lord, her consistent lives of students who have attended walk with God, and her prayer life the school. have meant much to all the college family. Truly, she is one who bears Professor C. A. Gerber spoke in the image of the Master in her face. tribute to Mr. Eicher, the retiring Business Manager, and t o Mrs. A faculty male quartet, made up Eicher, who because of illness could of Messrs. Eicher, Neuensch zander, not be present. Mr. Gerber recalled Brown, and Steiner, sang "O Love memories of the early ministry of That Will Not Let Me Go." Then Mr. and Mrs. Eicher, their going to each of the three honored guests India as missionaries, and their re- was presented with an electric clock turn to this country because of Mrs. as a token of appreciation from the Eicher's health. Although the school college. has passed through some hard times (Continued on page 10)

8 ff "P^aUe Qod l>vam Wkam AU BleUinfd, ^Una

''Let the outward condition of God's people be what it may; there is a path of devotedness open to the individiHil saint, which he can pursue independently of everything.'^

Occupying the newest apartment The rest of my days I desire to walk in the MCA Headquarters building in a plain path with Him. is the Millil

is a vital part of her. Many spirit- rules the heart. God has all the ual blessings come from student con- wisdom I require; I am merely the tacts, she says. In her own words instrument in His hands.

Mrs. Millikan gives testimony to Her entire family is among the faith in Christ Jesus, Bible College family. Mr. Millikan, of the 1951 graduating class, For all the way God has led, I member humbly praise Him. Psalm twenty- is superintendent of Buildings and seven has meant a great deal to me Grounds. Son Loren, announcer for "Sunrise Chapel" radio broadcast, is since I have known Jesus Christ as a of the 1954 class. This personal Saviour and Lord. He is member Christian mother's patient, hopeful my light, my salvation and the confidence in the Lord often cheers strength of my life; whom shall I students and staff during the course fear or of whom should I be afraid when He has promised to supply of a busy day. every need? And His resources con- tinually meet endless needs. my The testimony from this yielded The eleventh verse: "Teach me heart that says, "Love so amazing, thy way, O Lord, and lead me in a so divine, demands my soul, my life, plain path" is really the prayer of my all," only shows again how true my heart. I have so much to learn God proves Himself to be in the lives of Him and His ways that I want to of Hi« children. ever be in the place where 1 am teachable and can hear His voice. To receive the choice morsels I must stay close to the Shepherd. Wealth or success is no ambition. That plain path with the Lord is just the place for me.

Often the Lord has spoken in the words of Psalm 27:14: "Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord." To push for- ward in service has always been easy for me, but to wait has been difficult. Oh, the lessons He has taught as I have waited upon Him! —

"Have We Visitors From Space?'* that will appear during the tribula- A Postscript tion? Can they be signs of the com- ing remarkable display of superna- will (Continued from page 6) turalism that characterize the reign of Anti-Christ? (II Thess. 2:9). Certainly we be fifth trumpet in Revelation 9. "And cannot dogmatic, but if an explanation is sought ac- out of the smoke came forth locusts to count for these phenomena the reve- upon the earth: and power was giv- lation of the Bible should not be left en to them, as the scorpions of the out. This article presents a possible earth have pov\er . . . And the and a probable answer—but no final shape of the locusts were like unto one— to the questions raised by Life. horses prepared for war . . . And they had breastplates, as it were —Dr. S. A. Witmer breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots, of many horses rushing to From the President war." Take as another example the "horses" described in the judgment (Continued from page 7) of the sixth trumpet that resemble know that the spirituality of the much more some modern weapons as school has not suffered by this up- destruction than flesh and blood ani- grading of academic standards. Stan- mals: "And thus I saw the horses in dards are entirely consistent with the vision, and them that sat on spiritual objectives. The best in them, having breastplates as of fire education is none too good v\ hen and jacinth and of brimstone: and eternal values and the salvation of the heads of the horses are as the souls are involved. heads of lions; and out of their mouths proceedeth fire and smoke and brimstone" (Rev. 9:17). Retiring Members Of But there will also be "signs" College Staff Honored harbingers, portents—of these judg- ments before they appear. Accord- (Continued from page 8) ing to Joel's famous prophecy unus- ual signs will precede the "day of Recognition was given to an- the Lord." "And I will show won- other staff member, Mrs. Fitch, who der^. ... the heavens and in the earth: after six years as Dean of Women, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke is leaving at the end of this year to before the great and terrible day of become a pastor's wife. An original the Lord cometh" (Joel 2:30, 31). poem read by Mrs. Cyril Eicher, an Keil and Delitsch comment as fol- orchid, and a song by Mrs. Elmer lows on this passage: "The wonders Neuenschwander, conveyed to Mrs. which God will give in the heavens Fitch the appreciation of all for her and upon earth are the forerunners cheerful and inspiring ministry and of judgment." the good wishes of all as she takes up new duties. NoA' in the light of the recency of these objects observed in the at- The program was brought to a mosphere of the earth, of their re- close with the singing of "Blest Be semblance to weapons of destruction, the Tie That Binds" and the bene- of their extra-terrestrial origin, is diction by Dean Elmer Neuensch- it not probable that they are fore- wander. runners of the extraordinary objects —Edith Ehlke. 10 —

apartment. Gene is pastoring the church at Overpeck again along with some work at Calvary here in Hamilton. We are waiting now for the board to send us to Africa. Calvary Church has voted to assume our support for which we praise the Lord." Carol (Sipp) Ponchot.

"After finishing my college work at Huntington in '51, I enrolled in the Dallas Theological Seminary to '"Conquering Through Christ" receive further training. I have been (Class Letter of "49) teaching S. S. classes, doing visita- tion work, and personal work so far "Since June 3rd, 1949, when we this year, working along with the walked the aisle twice in one day, First Baptist C h u r c h." —Neil F. Walter and I have been located at Wolfe. several different addresses. First, we "I graduated from Practical took a 4-point Methodist charge at Nurses' Training in June and have Decatur, Ind., and stayed one year; been working for the Salvation Ar- then went back to more school days, my in Pittsburgh. Right now, I am this time at Taylor U. There we in the midst of wedding preparations felt right at home with a number of and cleaning our apartment. I am our B.I. classmates and associates. being married March 22 to Clarence We spent two semesters at Taylor. Hallberg. I have joined his church, At the end of January last year we the Swedish Covenant, so I am num- felt led to Arkansas. There we bered among the Swedes."—Donna worked with a little church in the Merrill. mountains for four months and then accepted another 4-point Methodist "I was in Taylor U. last winter and enjoyed it very much. In the Circuit at Lavaca. We are grateful summer I to Anderson to live to our Lord for the opportunity of a came with a former pastor and his family. small labor in His vineyard."— Elea- nor and Walter Johnson. The Lord helped me to find a job as a time-keeper in a factory. Since 'T am still pastoring the Mis- my work is at night, I have the sionary Church at Elkton, Michigan, mornings free to take a few hours where we have been since gradua- work at Ball State Teacher's Col- tion F.W.B.C. from We are very lege. I have one year at Taylor yet happy here appreciate privi- and the before I graduate and then I hope to lege of serving God in this particular be out in full time service wherever field of service." —Russell B. Persons. the Lord leads." —Evelyn Slusser. "I'm still out in the hilly land of "I thought to be conquering Pennsylvania and have reconciled through Christ and for Christ in myself to the fact that I like it. I Africa —but no. I had completed my have a S. S. class of primary boys preliminary exams and such and and girls at the Franklin Baptist after meeting the official board I Church of Ingomar, Penn. I also was told that I did not meet their supervise the Children's Dept. of the qualifications. The door was closed S.S.."—Alice Sarver. so suddenly and so thoroughly that "We are living in Hamilton at I was jolted tremendously. I know

the present time in a three room it was God's choice. There are other

11 — doors I shall try again. Right now plished for Christ." —Louis Klotz- 1 am working in a factory to collect bach. finances for further schooling this 'I am serving two churches as summer."—Gert Slusser. a church worker. I am working un- "1 have been teaching at Kings- der the Eastern District Mennonite wood School, Bean Station, Tenn. It Home Mission Board. My duties are is an Interdenominational Christian many, such as, teaching two Child Children's Home. After summer Evangelism classes each week, teach- school at Ball State Teacher's Col- ing a S. S. class, doing visitation lege I returned to Kingswood, only work, serving as church secretary to find myself in the hospital. The and treasurer, etc." —Elizabeth Hirs- Lord answered prayer in my behalf." chy. — Priscilla Nickelson. "Last September I came to Hon- "I have been very busy the past olulu, on the island of Oahu. I am months being employed as church working ten hours a night, six nights secretary at the Calvary Baptist a week, as a desk clerk at Central Church here in Youngstown, Ohio. YMCA. I teach a class of 35 ninth

I did like it very much, but I have grade boys in Honolulu Bible Train- occasionally, serve had to give it up lately to take care ing School, preach Secretary of Honolulu of my mother who is ill with heart as Executive trouble. The Lord has opened an Youth for Christ, acted as director opportunity for me to teach a Child of Honolulu YFC for the last four Evangelism class soon."—Mary H, months, w h i 1 e director Cornelius Jardine. Keur was on the mainland, am chair- man of Hawaii Child Evangelism "For the past five months Paul Fellowship Committee, have a class and I have been laboring in a small a month at the detention home, and country church. When we first serve as Treasurer of Honolulu came, we had around 18 in S. S. and Christian Business Men's Commit- about 30-35 in church. Now the at- tee."—Ralph Castersen. tendance is about 35 in S. S. and an average of about 50-60 in church. "Following graduation from Tay- Paul and I have been serving the lor U., Mrs. Steiner (to you, Letha Lord together for the last eight Snyder) and I toured to Oklahoma months now and we find real joy with the purpose in mind of work- and happiness and are looking for- ing with the "Go Ye Mission, Inc." of ward to future service for Him." that state. We now have three Ruth (Gabrielson) van Gorkom. points where we regularly have ser- "I was married last August in vices. Another avenue of service the Gospel Tabernacle of Minot, N. which we have is on the campgrounds Mission has. Now, I don't Dak. My husband is a student at the which the North Central Bible Institute. On have a nice official name such at Sundays we have been driving 120 "Caretaker" or what have you, but miles to help in a little mission on our work here is just that." — La- an Indian reservation near Granite verne Steiner. Falls, Minn." Erva Perry Klein. — "In November we moved North- "In reply to the card of the 27th ward where my husband is employed I am pastoring a Congregational at Martin's Aircraft. During the Christian Church in Murray, Indiana. past year my Christian service has We are enjoying the work here. Pray been limited to teaching D.V.B.S. and with us that much might be accom- S.S. There are numerous oppor-

12 tunities for personal testimony."- - Church almost from the first, help- Esther Ivey Perry. ing them in S.S. and the young peo- ple's service."- Dave Nesbitt. "Here I am back at Bowser Inc., working in the same room in which CONGRATULATIONS: To Rev. I worked before I came back to B. C. ('36) and Mrs. ('34-35) R. C. Strub- and then on to Tay'or. but I guess har who announce the arrival of leads in .sometimes God ways we Peter Jeremy on April 2. He weighed can't understand. I not am doing 8 lb. 8 oz. much in special church work nov\. I To Rev. and Mrs. (Viola Krock- teach in S.S. whene^•er needed and cnberger) Wagley ('43), who an- preach once in a while." Esther nounce the birth of a son, Nathan McCartney. Lee. on March 16. The Wagleys novv "This class letter finds us still have a quartet of boys. Stephen, at Chapel Hill Church near Union. Timmy and Tommy (twins), and Mich. This last year has been an- Nathan Lee. other one of blessings and trials. To Mr. (TiO) and Mrs. ('49-'50) There is increased response to the John Trusdle who became the proud preaching of the Word." — Dean parents of Stephen Mark on March Freed. 31. He tipped the scales at 8 lbs. "The Lord has been so good to 3 oz. me. therefore shall I praise Him. To Rev. ('30-40) and Mrs. A. J. Since I left Ft. Wayne Bible College, Herbert, upon the arrival of Evan- most of my time has been spent at geline Ruth. February 29th at Zam- Marion College. I am looking for- boanga City, Philippine Islands. ward to the Commencement Exer- The Herberts have two other child- cises in June as I anticipate grad- ren—Martha Carol 7, and Jimmy 4. uating with an A. B." — Clifford Sprunger. PERSONAL: Albert H. Buch- "Another year has gone by and anan. Jr.. ('46) is pastoring the First I am still in Binghamton. N. Y. Jim Baptist Church in Evart. Michigan. was drafted into the Marines in They have a 16 month old boy, Tom- January and is now in South Car- my. olina. I am helping out in a Sun- FROM THE FAR day School about ten miles from NORTH: "Trapping season is just over and here. I also help in Bible Surprise Ihe natives will soon be moving to- Club which is held each Saturday wards the coast. It looks like we night for the boys and girls. During will have a busy spring and summer the days I still work for the Gen- here. We trust as the Eskimos ga- eral Electric. After his basic train- ther here they will grow spiritually ing is over, I plan to be with Jim as the Word is given to them. We while he is in the states." —Helen will start as soon as a few more and Jim Stilson. children come and then later on we "We are still in Marion. Indiana, hope to get all the children who will and living at the same address. This come for school at which time we June I will graduate with an A.B in will keep them here at the mission. Biology and nearly enough require- We have been making trips by plane ments for teaching in high school. I visiting camps for just a day at a have been working part time for a time. Wayne and Komah are down plumbing and heating supply co. We south now on a dog team trip vis- have been attending the Nazarene iting camps. Our airplane gas sup-

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ply is almost exhausted so ^^e will REPORT FROM INDIA : "Work- have to fly some gas in from Church- ing from Panori we had 14 bap- ill for our spring trips. tisms and met with every Christian

"In our fall prayer letter we family in that area, seeking to made mention of wanting to get a strengthen their faith, and encour- boat. It is becoming more evident age them to witness for Christ. Ev- of the necessity of having a suitable ery night we held open-air evangel- boat for our own use. We have istic services. In most towns we re- looked into the situation around here ceived a kindly hearing, but after and have found three. One at Ches- our last meeting a wealthy money terfield is very old and in poor con- lender came out plainly saying. 'We dition. Another at Baker Lake is do not want your preaching. Don't small and has no engine which would come back.' But few speak that way mean sailing it 600 miles to Churchill to us. where a new engine would have to be "After a very happy Christmas installed. The third is in fair shape time in Anjangaon (Janet's throat but probably is not worth what the being well healed by then, and the native wants. The other alternative roses beginning to bloom on her is to get a suitable boat in New- cheeks again) we pitched out tents in foothills foundland and bring it around at Kari the of the 3000 through the Hudson Straits. The ft. Satpura Range. The scenery was trip would take about a month but grand, the air clear and cool, and the would also give us valuable infor- cart tracks bumped over almost solid mation on conditions of Eskimos in stone-strewn fields or stream beds many other places. Rev. Don Wag- terrible on tires! But the hearts of ner has offered to help me bring it the Bhil and Korku tribes people a- around and we would need a sailor mong whom we had come to work to help us since we are both 'land- were tender and receptive. Gospel lubbers.' work has been done by missionaries in former years and especially by the "A very urgent need is that the L. R. a two-month present translation of the New Test- earners who had in years ament be revised. At our conference camp Kari three ago. One as Artimese went for a wom- we talked over this problem and de- day in the afternoon, she cided to seek the help of Wycliffe en's meeting fear Bible Translators trusting that pos- told them not to but to come and listen. One woman replied, 'We sibly two workers could come in to are no longer afraid of you people. make it their full-time work. This to tell us Pood things. job could be filled by two single You come in.' Although illiteracy in women who are led to enter this type Come villages is over 95 per cent we of work. Without a better transla- these sold many gospels. The men ex- tion it will be next to an impossi- their friends in the vil- bility to establish a self-propagating plained that native church among these Eskimos. lages of the plains could read the books to them." — Bert and Artimese "As you are reading this letter Eicher ('31). Wayne Born and I will probably be winging our way into the north in both planes. The Lord willing, we expect to leave here for Baker Lake Plan to attend the annual then on to the Arctic Ocean visiting Fellowship Circle dinner, June tribes wherever we can find them." Gleason, Kathryn, and Kulugjak 3. 6:00 P.M. (C.D.S.T.) Ledyard.

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Because He lo\ed you so, because the Master

Is calling you to labor in His field, Because the Holy Pentecost of suffering The choicest fruit of holiness can yield, Therefore your cross!

He only who has tasted bitter sorrow Can bring the cup of strength to those in woe, And share with them a peace, surpassing knowledge, Which only those who love Him fully know, Therefore your cross!

With strong and tender fatherly affection The Lord would draw you to His loving heart, And make of you a consecrated vessel, Unto His joyful service set apart. Therefore your cross!

Within the secret of His holy presence He would reveal to you, O suffering one. What eye has never seen, what never entered The heart of man, because He loves His own Then bear your cross!

—Frieda Martini Buclien

Lutheran Herald. Used by permission.

May. 1952 Vol. 16 No. 7

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