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Junior College and the College of the Pa cific at Stockton. Upon his pulpit min istry the Lord has manifestly set His seal. David Schmidt, ’22, and Mrs. Schmidt (Belle Crain, ’21) are witnessing growth and spiritual blessing in their work at the South Los Angeles Community Church. Their average attendance at Sunday- school is 325, and the church is filled to capacity at both the morning and evening services. Dorothy Walma, ’32, and Ann Harms, ’32, are active in the work of the Bible Clubs at the Pasadena Junior College, where they are enrolled as students. Ben Erickson, ’33, is taking the super vision o f four small churches near Mo- bridge, S.‘ Dak., where there has hereto fore been no regular pastor. These groups were first organized by Bible Institute students who visited this community last year. Much valuable assistance has been given by other Institute students who helped in the work of Daily Vacation Bible Schools during the summer months. . Mr. and Mrs. J. Weins (Susie Willems, ’32) have recently completed an eastern tour, speaking at conferences and attend ing the World’s^ Fair in Chicago. Walfred J. Johnson, ’18, was ordained to the gospel ministry on June 18, at the First Brethren Church, Long Beach, Calif. A graduate o f Occidental College, he was accepted for missionary service in Argen tina, under the Brethren Board, but was unable to proceed to the field because of the ill health o f Mrs. Johnson (Marian Hall, ’20). For several years, Mr. Johnson has been a pastor at Acton, Calif., where he has proved his worth as a true shepherd of the flock. Mrs. H. F. Gilbert (Ruth Long, ’23) writes from 121 W . Nebraska St., Walters, Okla., as follows: “My husband and I are working among the Comanche Indians. Our two Children are showing spiritual de velopment which gladdens our hearts, and our work among the Indians is showing splendid progress in several ways. Some have been passing through a severe testing time and are growing stronger because of it.” Mabel Crawford, ’27, writes from French Equatorial A frica: “ Oh, Africa is beautiful, and I love it so much!” She and her fellow missionaries are much oc cupied at present with building work. The foundation o f a large brick church was recently laid. Regular school classes are awaiting the completion o f the dormitories. One o f the chapels being built is located at the government post. Miss Crawford requests prayer especially for this center, for it is very hard to reach the natives who are in contact with the godless traders and government officials. C. B. ( ’21) and Mrs. Sheldon (Hattie Louise Cope, ’22), with their two small children, are associ ated with Miss Crawford and located on the same station. Frank ( ’28) and Mrs. Manning wel comed recently at their station in the Bel gian Congo, Africa, two former students, Allan McIntosh ( ’24) and H o w a r d Bigelow, also Paul Hurlburt. Inter esting experiences of the Lord’s work ing in and through them w e r e ex changed, and a happy time of fellowship was enjoyed. It is hoped that such gath erings may ,be held at frequent intervals. In lieu of one regular Sunday morning service in the church building, the Christ tians gathered at the river bank. Mr. Man ning had the joy of baptizing three native converts. John G. Fee, ’30, is serving at a little outstation near Hiangcheng, Ho., China. He writes as follows: “ The work here is
in a sad state. There are a few Christians. Oh, these poor people—so slow to think and to realize their need of a Saviour I I pray that God will open their eyes and understanding, that they may hear, per ceive, and know. There are signs of real awakening in some parts o f this district, and we long that it may come here.” Clara Kuehny, ’20, is a nurse at Basna, via Raipur, C. P., India. The following is a description o f one class of patients who come under her Care: “ Paitean is a man who came in one morning with several deep gashes. He had been attacked by a mother bear with two cubs. Purna, a woman from the same village, came in also—wounded by a bear. Subano, an old woman, was mauled by a buffalo. An other man came to us with a badly infected leg. He had been bitten by a monkey that he had been endeavoring to tame. A girl o f about twelve years was out early in the morning gathering mauhas, when a hyena jumped on her, leaving a deep gash on her shoulder, and minor scratches. Chutta is the last one I wish to present. He was about sixteen years of age and a Christian by name. He was out with several other boys at dusk. They were attracted by some wild pigs and attacked them. One turned on Chutta and wounded him. If we could only say that these patients were aided spiritually, after treatment, as well as physically I I fear this is not the case. They heard while here, but how much they understood, or how much they wished to hear and understand, are questions I can not answer. Pray for them, please.” Miss Kuehny has sent an urgent call for old Sunday-school picture rolls to use in village work. She will be pleased to pay postage or other expense. Any response to tins call will be greatly appreciated and will enable the sender to receive a blessing by thus sharing in this work. Address the Alumni Secretary, Helen J. White, Bible Institute. Mrs. R. M. Chrisman (Esther Ender, ’27) writes from Ubon, Siam, and asks prayer for a small inquirer’s class com posed o f young men, meeting twice a week. Mr. Chrisman and his teacher prepare ex amination questions for the class, and the pupil making the best grade receives a re As mother was cooking their supper Quite easy she felt o f their care, For nothing could harm her dear treasures, So long as their daddy was there. But alas! their sweet faces were missing; No longer their voices were heard; So we hurriedly searched for our babies; Near-by passing cars were secured— Which went in the very direction We thought they could possibly be, But with no successful returning, No bright little faces to see. Sad! sad! but the car came approaching With the notice of death to report, No darlings to hand back to Mother, No help for the grief of this sort. No boys to put to the table— And empty cradles at dawn. We miss them! Oh, how we shall miss them! Yet powerless there’s nothing to do. Oh, what is more precious in all the world Than a baby—unless it is two? No patter of feet on the sidewalk, No laughter of glee on the lawn,
ward. Two members of the class are ex- Buddhist priests. Frank S. and Mrs. Chaplin (Ruth H. McCahan, ’19) have added new responsi bilities to their duties at San Pedro, Char- cas, Bolivia, due to the furlough o f George (T8) and Gladys (T9) Ekdahl, who left in June. Mr. Chaplin does all the preach ing, while Mrs. Chaplin aids in the Sunday- school. A number o f young men have made a profession of faith in Christ. There has been rejoicing over the return to the Lord of many who had grown cold. Con tinued prayer is asked for a longed-for revival. Married Jelte Afman and Marietta Roskam, ’26, July 7, Kalamazoo, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Afman will reside at Wayland, Mich. Lionel Brown, ’33, and Grace E. Lor- imer, ’33, August 13, Seattle, Wash. H. Kenneth Lee and Mary Alma Still, ’26, August 5, at the Ruth Home, El Monte, Calif. Martha Minkel, ’26, was the maid of honor. Mr. and Mrs. Lee are making their home in Cypress, Calif. Norman Foland, ’32, and Harriette Jean Switzer, August 28, Leon, la. Bom To Mr. and Mrs. George Richardson, a daughter, Sally Jean, June 15, Long Beach, Calif. With the Lord David A. and Daniel J. Widmer, two- year-old twin sons of Herbert E. ( ’23) and Mrs. Widmer (Nancy Evers, ’23), died near their home, Albany, Ore., on July 29. Death came suddenly when the boys, as though answering a call, left their father’s side and walked down the country road into the path o f an oncoming train. The poem, “ Our Twins—With Christ,’’! written by Mrs. Widmer and appearing on this page, tells the story not only o f trag edy, but of God’s comfort and grace. The Widmers have two other children, Grace Evalyn and Nathan Wayne. Yet Jesus so tenderly took them In a moment of time from earth’s woe, Oh, let us be watching and praying, For we know not when we shall go. Sad partings—they come in life’s pathway, But Christ’s coming we know draweth nigh, Then there’ll be no more partings, no heartaches, When we meet our dear Lord in the sky. With the saved who are traveling earth’s highway And those who are sleeping in Him, We shall know no sorrow in heaven,. And no tears our vision shall dim. The Lord hath graciously given, And the Lord He hath taken away; So for His_ grace we are asking, For His will and not ours we pray. So shine on, dear little sunbeams, Where nothing of earth can annoy, We’ll pray for our Saviour’s guidance, And meet—“In the Morning o f Joy.”
Our Twins— With Christ Bv N ancy E vers W idmer
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