Perhaps many of the Family Circle may not know that God has met every need for this home through out the years in a most remarkable way. In every sense of the word it is a faith home. Even the purchasing and remodeling of this large house where some 20 to 24 girls make their home was remarkably directed by the Lord. The purchase price of $5,250.00 was supplied in a truly won derful way. Something like two years ago it was definitely shown that present quarters were to be en larged, so with the sum of thirty- eight cents on hand (and all bills paid), this new venture of faith was undertaken. The building is started —the concrete work is completed for the basement and foundation, also the groundwork plumbing. Despite the high price of labor and mate rials, the Work to this date is all paid for. There is $1,500.00 worth bf lum ber on hand, and, as money is pro vided, the work progresses. The re modeled building, now occupied, with bills to the amount of $17,000.00 all paid, stands as a monument to the faithfulness of God. The Sword of the Lord, referring to the work of a number of evan gelists who have been conducting successful campaigns, writes of our own alumnus, Eddie Wagner ’44, 1906 West Sixth St., Little Rock, Ark.: “The strong gospel preaching of this young evangelist was a joy to hear. He- is true to the Word in every respect, and it is a pleasure to recommend him to any church that desires good old-fashioned gos pel preaching.” The above comment was made by Rev. J.H. Lacy, pastor of the First Baptist Church at Oswego, Kan., where Eddie recently closed a campaign in which souls were saved and a number of lives re-consecrated. The closing service was marked by the baptism of six of the new con verts. The same publication, edited by Dr. John R. Rice, of Wheaton, also mentions ’ the effective co-oper ation of Carlos J. Derfedt ’26, and Henry E. Hedrick ’32 and '33, in the city-wide campaign just closed in the San Pedro district where a number of churches held a union meeting re sulting in the salvation of more than six hundred souls. Biola Alumni Rally for 1947 ex ceeded all reunions for numbers and enthusiasm. The afternoon business session resulted in the election of Herbert R. Bruce '43, president; Roy V. Nelson ’41, vice president; Mrs. Clyde Kennedy (Dorothy Goodner ’35), corresponding secretary; Mar jorie Imbach ’43, recording secretary; David Doerksen ’27, treasurer. Hun dreds of Biola graduates out in var ied fields of service crowded the dining room to capacity; many were the greetings across tables—friend SEPTEMBER, 1947
meeting friend for the first time, frequently, in the lapse of genera tions! Repairing-to the lower audi torium for the program with Keith Altig ’32, retiring president, in the chair, there were testimonies to the faithfulness of our heavenly Father throughout the years from pastors, pastors* wives, missionaries located in whitened harvest fields, and lay men living for Christ in the home land. Challenging short messages were given by K. Owen White '22, ’24; Keith Altig ’32; Herbert R. Bruce ’43; William Heath '41; Dr. Louis T. Talbot with his powerful short challenge—“Pray—Give—Go!” Closing devotional by Dr. Chester J. Padgett ’40, and the beloved scrip tural benediction by Dr. John A. Hubbard: “Now the God of peace, that brought again from {he dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen” (Heb. 13:20, 21 ). . Dean Nannum ’41, 4603 Encinas Dr., LaCanada, Calif., has finished his work in the San Francisco Semi nary, having earned his B.D. He is soon to be ordained to the ministry of the Presbyterian Church and has been called to the assistant pas torship of a church in the Los An geles area. A Tribute Hale Memorial Room, a tribute of Biola Alumni to the memory of the beloved supeintendent of men for more than twenty-five years is lo cated in room 203, north building. A soft fluorescent lamp over the door brightens the simple bronze plaque which reads: I n M emoriam Walter R. Hale 1874-1946 As the visitor steps reverently in side and turns to close the door, he faces a similar plaque inscribed: A Place of Prayer Dedicated in Memory of Walter R. Hale Biola Alumni—Biola Men The room is harmoniously fur nished with a rose rug, maple fur niture consisting of a settee, lounge, armchairs with semi-pastel uphol stery, writing desk and coffee table in attractive light maple wood. Ve netian blinds, and ivory drapes with sprays of flowers, complete the fur nishings of this room dedicated to the memory of a man who “being dead yet speaketh” through the lives and works of hundreds of young
people who are serving the Lord in all comers of the earth. On the east wall hangs a large framed picture of Mr. Hale who chose, early in life, to walk with God. Biola Alumni are invited to visit this room for fellow ship and prayer. There is a registra tion book where all who call are es pecially asked to register their names and addresses. Born To Warren E. ’33 and Mrs. Hall, a son, Daniel James, June 13th, at Sunnyside, Wash., where the happy father is pastor of the Fellowship Baptist Church. To David O. and Mrs. Renich, (Audrey Matthewson ’34), a daugh ter, Sharon Louise, April 12th, at 3205 Pyrites St.. Los Angeles 32, Calif. Married Joseph Carl Goodman and Ardis Paulene Heldt, June 7th, at the South Los Angeles Community Church, Los Angeles, David H. Schmidt, pastor. Stanley B. Tilley and Betty Jean Cairney, June 14th, at the Christian Service Center, Vallejo,"Calif. Richard Calvin Whorton and Wan da Irvin ’47, June 7th, at the Chevy Chase Baptist Church, Glendale, Calif. Fred Douglas Gleason and Evelyn Wynona Boswell '47, June 8th, at the San Gabriel Union Church, San Gabriel, Calif. Paul James Pietsch, Jr., and 'Be atrice Helen Anderson ’47, July 7th, at Emmanuel Tabernacle, Seattle, Wash. Clyde Everett Goodner, Jr., and Mary Jean Scott, June 26th, at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Glendale, Calif. James A. Gallacher and Margie ElLouise Steele, June 12th, at Trin ity Church, West Hollywood, Calif. Ray Elmer Widner and Sylvia Louise Johnson, June 8th, at the Third Brethren Church, Los Angeles. Arthur A. Ramey and Anna Grace Myrick ’47, at the American Indian Mission, Los Angeles. Wallace Lester Illingworth and Louise Irene McBride ’46, ’47, June 6th, at the First Brethren Church, Inglewood, Calif. Robert Lee Yocum and Beth Enid Baker, June 15th, at the First Pres byterian Church, Fillmore, Calif. George Marshall Thlemeau ’47, and Alice Stratton, June 6th, at Calvary Baptist Church, Whittier, Calif. Warren Edward Simon and Anna Rogalsky, June 28th, at the First Mennonite Church, Reedley, Calif. Benjamin E. Bachman and Sadie Marjorie Luckensmey&r, June 27fti, at the Temple Baptist Church, On tario, Calif. PAGE THIRTY-FIVE
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