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BIOLA FAMILY CIRCLE Philippians 1:21—“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Curt '42, and Mrs. Claassen (Olga Schultz ’43) are at the Oklahoma Bible Academy, Meno, Okla. Serving as supervisor for boys and instructor of Bible and Music occupies most of Curt’s time. Elmer B. Sachs ’44, was ordained to the gospel ministry at the Bassett- ■ dale Community Church, Puente, Calif, on Feb. 25. Wayne Roberts ’41, has accepted a call to the First Baptist Church of Lomffoc, Calif. Mrs. Roberts (L. A. Kraaipoel) was a Biola student for two years. Ruby Carver ’41, is the director of Christian E d u c a t i o n at the First Baptist Church of Taft, Calif. William Retts ’34, is the newly ap pointed director of the youth chorus on the “Challenge to Youth” radio broadcast. He was formerly with the Le Tourneau Company of Peoria, 111. as Mr. Le Tourneau’s personal pilot. ! Melvin J. Friesen '40, graduated from U.C.L.A., Oct. 1944, and is taking graduate work in religion at the University of Southern California. E. Carlton Dewey '24 and Mrs. Dewey (Mildred Nichols ’20) ask us to rejoice with them in fourteen years of victorious service in the Taylor, Pa. church. Anniversary congratulations! Albert George '14 and Mrs. Seigle, missionaries in Bangkok, Thailand since 1919, returned to the U.S.A. on the Gripsholm in 1942. Mr. Seigle at present is interim pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Santa Cruz, Calif. The last word from Burt Bascom ’43, and Howard Law ’43 indicates that they are w o r k i n g among the Tepehuane Indians of Xonconostle, Durango, Mexico. Much of their time is spent in translation and language study. They look forward with joy to the day, when by God’s grace, they will be able to give these Indians His Word in their own language. Ambrose '43, and Mrs. McMahan (Mary Jo Aiton ’43 are laboring among the Cora Indians of Mexico, a tribe living three or four days’ travel from the small Mexican village of Ixcatan.
These people have an intense dislike for outsiders, but through various means the way was opened by the Lord, and permission was granted these missionaries to enter this village. Here they have taken up the work of translating God’s Word, so let us re member them in our prayers. From Milton '42, and Mrs. Warkentin (Clara E. Neufeld ’42) we have received a letter of praise, thanking the Lord for having begun such a definite work among the Huave tribe of Oaxaca, Mexico. These people, who at first, gave them such a cold reception, are now showing a hearty friendliness and many are receiving the Word with gladness. Eighteen Biola graduates, mission aries in Venezuela, will be among those present at the Orinoco River Mission Convention, which is to be held from March 6 to 11 at Valle de la Pascua, Narico, Venezuela, S. A. Charles '36, and Mrs. Olvey are planning to make a survey trip up the Orinoco River. Scheduled to leave on on or about April 15, with Van '13 and Mrs. Eddings, they expect to be gone for six weeks. This journey is for the purpose of reaching the Indian tribes along the Orinoco River, especially the completely unevangelized Parne tribe. Chaplain John W. Kopp ’33, left the States the early part of December. Al though he considers his present loca tion a wonderful assignment, he can not but rejoice that he has only 16 more months to spend there. He is holding regular Sunday services and a Bible class for the Navy airmen in that area. He e x p r e s s e s heartfelt thanks to those faithful ones who have prayed unceasingly on his be half. Satanic opposition has been evident, but the wall of prayer which the friends at home have built around John has kept him standing firmly on the Rock. Rolland '39 and Mrs. Myer report miracles in their new work at the Youth for Christ Center in Fresno. A large three story home not only houses the Myers and their three boys, Daniel, David, and Donald, but provides re
creational f a c i l i t i e s , Bible study classes, Glee Club and Choruses for groups of young people. Oran Smith ’32, began his duties as an associate pastor at Moody Memorial Church, Chicago, in January. In ad dition he is director of young people’s activities, assists with the Sunday School,'and other services. Henry Neale ’33, has entered the service of our country as a Merchant Marine. As yet he has not received his assignment. David M. Os bo rne and Marie Schroeder ’42, were married Dec. 14, 1944. After a one-month’s honeymoon they returned to Tibiri, French West Africa. They hope to go to France or Algeria next May for a semi-furlough of six months, during which time Marie plans to study French. Mr. Osborne is the district superintendent of Niger Colony, With the Lord Our loss is heaven’s gain in the homegoing of our very dear friend, Rev. Horace Sanderson of Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 24, 1945, at the age of ninety years. His funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. Vernon McGee. Dr. Sanderson was for many years head usher at the Church of the Open Door and will be remembered by a vast number of friends for his warm greeting and friendly smile. Born To Melvin '40, and Mrs. Friesen (Helen E. Grieve) a daughter, Sandra Jean, Feb. 2, 1945, at Santa Monica, Calif. To Marvin and Mrs. Hurt (Eleanor Schuhman ’34) a daughter, Grace La Vinnie, Jan. 13, at Valdez, Alaska. To Frank and Mrs. W. Busenitz (Hester Claassen ’33) a daughter. Marilyn Ruth, Feb. 15, 1945, at New ton, Kans. News for this department should be addressed to the Editorial Department, K ing ’ s B usiness , 558 South Hope Street, Los Angeles 13, California. <
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