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February 1926
T H E K I N G ’ S B U S I N E S S
The next week Mr. Kenneth Powli- son gave us the story of his experience “ behind the bars” in Bolivia. His prayer was, “ That I may know Him— and the fellowship of His .sufferings,” and this prayer was answered by an opportunity to testify as a prisoner for fourteen months. He was charged with the murder of an unbalanced servant boy who had committed sui cide, and was forced to leave his wife and children just a few hours after the birth of their second child, and spend the greater part of the next year away from them as a prisoner. A wonderful three weeks’ meeting was held in the jail at the beginning of his imprisonment and various other meet ings were held in several different towns during its continuance. Tip Mrs. Powlison he gave credit for bear ing the greater hardship and said, “ each time I had to leave the' family, it became a little harder.” But in spite of all this, his heart is in his work and he said with joy, "We will sail the 28th of this month for Bolivia.” Miss Anna McKee came to us from Korea just bubbling over with the joy of service tor the Lord in that field. She said that because she felt the Lord had called her to that work, to Him belonged the responsibility for helping her in her tasks. The people in Korea are seeking for peace and it is a priv ilege to tell them of the great peace. Truly the Gospel is a transforming power. The Korean Christians are strong on Bible study, prayer, praise and tithing. In each church is*the rice box and the millet box to hold the offerings they bring. The Christian women are gathered in a Bible con ference where they study among other things, our very own book, “ What the Bible Teaches.” - Last year 106 women studied in this institute. Lately Korea is being troubled with Bolshevism. Pray that they may continue to be a missionary people and that there will be laborers thrust forth for that coun try. South America was again repre sented byj Miss Anabel Case of the Inland South America Mission. Her picture was a study in black and white, showing the sad and the bright side of the work there. The Chris tian faith is very real to these people. The little Indian girl said, “ It seems to me I have just awakened up out of a sleep.” The missionaries are called upon to do all sorts of work there, even settle family quarrels. These people realize that prayer changes things and they pray about all kinds of things. Preaching, visitation, and tract work is carried on and brings good results. The school work is en couraging and there is hope for a new generation of Christians from the ground up. New work is planned in Brazil. “ This is a time when God is calling on you as prayer warriors to pray open doors and break down bar riers.” “ And He did not many mighty works there because of their unbe lief." “ Lord, If Thou wilt, Thou canst . . . ." Which?
of Grace the husband and .little ones who are left at this time. Mr. and Mrs. George Ekdahl, classes '18 and ’ 19, respectively, are now atV home on f u r l o u g h . They are ' engaged in deputation work on the Coast for the Mission. Mr. Ekdahl’s lecture illustrated with stereopticon pictures made from photographs taken on the field Is most interesting and is being greatly blessed. Their address is 2017 Durant Ave., Berkeley, Calif. Mr. H. D. Voth, ’ 18, is now pastor of a small Mennonite Church at Escondido, California. He reports that God is blessing his work there and four young people have just confessed Christ as Saviour and Lord and are soon to be baptized. A sorrow and trial has come into their livbs in the recent death of their little nine- months old son. Mr. Voth says he is carrying mall to help make a living. Let us remember our brother and his wife in our prayers. Mr. John Falconer, ’ 24, returned from the Institute to his home in San Francisco, to find that the pulpit of the church which he had attended for seventeen years was vacant. He was asked to take the place, to which he agreed. His church has now asked him. to continue as their pastor, and he is doing so as a licensed preacher. We rejoice that the Lord has found such a place to use him, and •pray that he may be greatly blessed in his work and be a great blessing to his people. Miss Lois Prosser, ’ 23, who is work ing with the China Direct Baptist Mis sion at Talan-fu, Shantung, China, writes that she and Miss Maxine Mc- Ncal, ’ 23, are very happy in their work in China. They are both working hard - on the language, studying with private teachers instead of in the language school. One of the teachers professes to have accepted Christ as his Saviour, but has not made public^ confession, yet seems anxious that) his younger brother accept Christ, perhaps think ing that another member of the family would "make it easier to confess Him. Of one of the Bible women, Miss Pros ser writes: “ Mrs. Qua was in to see me today. Since she became a Christian, a number of years ago she has led her mother, and all her children and others to the Lord. Her husband is still an unbeliever. Mrs. Qua had much persecution in the early part of her life and is now an earnest soul- winner.” B. I. GLEE CJJJBS ON TOUR During the Christmas holidays both Glee Clubs were able to take short trips giving concerts in different churches. Professor Herbert G. Tovey directs the Women's Glee Club, and Professor J. B. Trowbridge the Men’s Glee Club. The Men’s Glee Club had four engagements in San Diego- We trust God will continue to use the tes timony of these splendid young men and women in a large way, and that through them many other young peo ple will be led to give their lives to Him for definite service.
B. I. N. B. I. There is a tie that binds us round, From B. I. to the farther bound. On Saturday evening, Nov. 28, the -dining room of the National Bible Institute in New York City was the scene of a BIOLA reunion. Martha Walters, Hope Hepburne, Beatrice Tannehill, Leo Lapp, Henry Senff and Nicholas Thomas, now students at N. B. I., were on h&nd to greet the others. Mr. and Mrs. Foster managed to leave little Bobby, temporarily afflicted with the chickenpox, and join the circle. Elizabeth Foth, Grace Mott, Caroline Meier and Pauline Kunz dropped their duties in the city long enough to share in the fellowship of the evening. Mil dred Hilts came in from Nyack on the Hudson, and Everett Harrison from Princeton. Mr. Foster’s genial countenance graced the head of the table, and after dinner he called for the Biola 'Song. Needless to say, it was heartily en joyed to the last echo. After sharing experiences and telling of the Lord’s blessing, all joined hands and sang a verse of “ Blest be the tie that binds.’ ’ So ended a perfect day, with the prom ise of another gathering in the spring. A MESSAGE FROM MINNESOTA Dear Mr. Richards:— “ You may be interested to know that my visit at home was of short dura tion and I am now assistant pastor at Central Presbyterian Church here at Austin, Minn. , “ I took up my work here on Dec. 1st, and shall be heije indefinitely. My work will be primarily with the young people and Sunday Schools. . “ I am working with a young man from Moody and a fellow citizen of no mean city ‘ (Duluth)’ and a fellow whom I had a part in his decision to enter this work. Neither of us are ordained so you can imagine are quite a pair of pastors. “ I hope you are all well and please give my regards to Francis Harrison and Everett and Ruth Evans should an opportunity arise.” Sincerely for His sake, Bob Annand. Box 405, Austin, Minn. STUDENT MISSIONARY UNION NOTES At the first meeting ,of this month one of our near neighbors was repre sented by Miss Hammond from Cuba. She made Cuba seem very real and close to us. Our great opportunity there is along the line of schools, for the people are in need of more schools and may be reached by the Gospel in that way. Besides school and church work, there is published an evangel ical paper that goes into the homes. Protestant work is greatly needed, for while the Catholics have the truth in some measure, they do not give it out nor practice it. The evangelicals have a high school in one section of the country which is doing fine work among the upper classes and now the native evangelist has started a school for poor boys of which much is ex pected. Pray that Cuba may have a real revival.
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