Following this gathering Dr. Orr journeyed to Fresno where Dr. Talbot was conducting a series of meetings, and there the Fresno Chapter of the Alumni Association met at Hart’s Din ing Room for an after-meeting snack, and time of fellowship and reminiscence of former days at Biola. Then Dr. Tal bot and Dr. Orr presented the challenge of the present hour. The following at tended: Rev. and Mrs. Irving E. Pem- berthy (Moody graduates), Arthur F. and Merle Hess-Witt ’16, John W. Thomas (Biola Field Representative), Deward and Mrs. Lowery, Betty Dewd- ney ’49, Mildred Robb-Jeffrey ’27, Em ma Popp ’28, Mr. and Mrs. Brave, Mary Quiring ’31, Elsie Friesen ’38, Iris Ho- del ’49, Richard Hicks ’48 and Bertha Garber ’48. Gerry Hamlett ’42, formerly employed on the Editorial staff of The King’s Bus iness, serving now with the Sudan Interi or Mission, Jos., N. Nigeria writes: “I would like to introduce you to my fiance, the Reverend E. Noel T. Sandford, of Somerset, Eng., a graduate of Oxford University and of Wycliffe Hall Theo logical College, who is now the general superintendent of the Hausa District.” May God’s rich blessing rest upon this consecrated young couple who were united in marriage, March 30th, in Za- ria, N. Nigeria. Biola Flashes Dorothy Dunbar ’35, because of illness, has been obliged to discontinue her work among the Navajo Indians. Pray for her. Foster ’49 and Mrs. Tresise ’48, 648 Santa Clara St., Fillmore, Calif., write of revival and blessing in the First Brethren Curch of which he is pastor. E. L. Rodda ’45, pastor of the Brunswick Baptist Church, Gary, Ind., reports a series of evangelistic meetings held by Eddie Wagner ’44, with 38 deci sions for Christ and 16 definite re-dedi cations, some for full-time service for the Lord. Marjorie Davis ’39, working with Wycliffe Bible Translators, Aptdo. 2975, Mexico City, Mex., describes a horseback ride up the mountainside to show their slides to a group who wanted to see them, and then back to the lower elevation where they again showed their pictures and addressed some who had never before heard the story of salva tion. Wedding Bells for: Margo Helen Johnson and Herman Adolph Matson February 2nd, Evangelical Free Church, Los Angeles; Earline Louise Fleischman and David Lee Willis, December 26th, Bethel Baptist Church, Anaheim, Calif.; Fay Johnson and Rev. Albin A. Nelson, March 2nd, Mission Covenant Church, Los Angeles; Shirley J. Chambers ’47, and Arthur B. Houk ’50, December 22, Calvary Church, Placentia, Calif. A letter from Kenneth and Nadine Doug lass-Weathers ’39, tells of their home being so dilapidated that it is in danger of collapsing. It seems imperative for them to move soon; they ask praper. Page Thirteen
loud speakers went out, announcing the opening of the new quarters with a special service for boys and girls at 4:30 P.M., but by 3:00 P.M. a large group had assembled, and by meeting time a block-long crowd stood in line. Although the quarters were designed to seat about 200 persons, over 650 chil dren crowded in, sitting on the floor and occupying every inch of space. Dozens outside could not get in. Calvary Church, Santa Ana, Calif., (Lyman Wendt ’34, pastor) sent popcicles for the occasion! The Lord has answered prayer and many surprising things have come to pass through their waiting on Him. Timothy declares, “ This is probably one of the great opportunities of Japan.” Van V. Eddings ’13 and Mrs. Eddings (Orinoco River Mission), Venezuela, ad vise of the blessed privilege accorded them of taking some 25 believers into the country to hold a meeting in a farm home, which was attended by
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Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman wak- eth but in vain (Psa. 127:1). Sewell Landrum ’29, Clayhole, Ky., tells of the answer to many prayers in the opening of a class in the local Breathitt County High School where every two weeks he has the opportunity of teaching a Bible class of about 700 young people for a half an hour. Not only the pupils, but the teachers, show a real interest by attending and taking part. Ruth Charlton-Uhlinger ’42, Ruangu- ba, Rutshura, Congo Beige, relates a fas cinating story of traveling with a group through the forest where large monkeys look down from the branches of the trees as she approaches, uttering warn ing sounds like the beat of a drum. Traveling by foot for ten days, they traversed mountain areas, canyons, smaller hills and waded rivers. In one place Ruth met a sturdy blacksmith who had embraced the Christian faith under the preaching of her late husband, Paul Uhlinger, in 1947! In some places the villagers came running to meet them. Elmer Fricke ’47, Kalyandrug, South India, announces the building of a pray er chapel which he visited on a recent trip, which was erected by two native Christians on their own initiative. At another point he visited the home of a native Christian whose wife had died leaving him with a little son, Samuel, whom he wished to have dedicated to the Lord. On a little 4x4-foot porch Elmer offered the dedicatory prayer, with Hin dus crowding around to see the strange worship with no idols and no puja cere monies. Excerpts from letters from Peru, Venezuela, Spain and Portland, Oregon, received by the Turner family at Quito indicate a fruitful ministry. The Bible Institute of the Air conducted over ra dio station HCJB now counts an enroll ment of over 4,000 people scattered over 4 continents and 25 countries. Pray for this work. Timothy Pietsch ’33, 179 Miyamae Cho., Meguro Ku, Tokyo, announces the completion of their new home next door to the Tokyo Bible Center. Jeeps with M A Y , 1 9 5 1
Dr. and Mrs. D. D. Turner and daughter, Lucille
about 50 persons living in the commu nity. On their way they met a bicycle riding census-taker who had lost his way, whom they assisted by bringing him into their vehicle, and taking him to the scheduled meeting. There he heard the way of salvation and while he was lost when they found him, he ac cepted the Lord as his Saviour and gave public testimony to his faith in Jesus Christ as his Saviour. Biota Alumni will be glad to know that Gladys Erickson ’34, is now church secretary for the Mission Covenant Church, 539 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena. Arvid Carlson ’33 and ’39 is pastor. At the invitation- of Jerold F. May ’39, Dr. William W. Orr addressed the Bay Area Alumni Chapter on Friday, February 23rd. A cafeteria supper-meet ing was held after which the group adjourned to the First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, where a splendid program was enjoyed. Present were: May Dodds, Lucille Montgomery ’49, Phil Harker, Cela Chaffin, Ruth McCree- ry ’36, Kathleen Kone ’36, Marianne Hill ’28, Priscilla and Manuel Alexan- ian ’27, Emanuel L. Rasmussen ’37, Elisabeth Bayles ’50, Betty McCullough ’50, Mary E. Johnston ’36, Marie Goetz ’39, Emmalyn Willett-May, Sarah In gram ’42, Ruth Evans ’35, Dorothy Bry an-Null ’34, and Ann Hersch-Osbom ’45.
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