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June, 1945
DIOLA FAMILY CIRCLE
The home of Richard ’39 and Mrs. Hightower (Joyce Gilgert ’41), was the scene of a recent reunion of Biola alumni and friends living or visiting In New York and vicinity. The pro gram for the evening consisted of the usual catching up on news, games, and refreshments with a short de votional message at the close by Dr. Eugene Nida. Those present included Esther Becker ’24, Cutler ’25 and Mrs. Whitwell (Florence Nye ’26), George and Mrs. MacDougall (Florence Carl son ’38), Dorothy Steckline ’39, Mabel Hughes ’40, Marian Settles ’42, Rich ard ’42 and Mrs. Holsinger (Jesse Wood), Heber ’43 and Mrs. Richins (Phyllis Sweeney), Virginia Chamber- lain, Mrs. Floyd Piper (Esther Bovee), and Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Nida. Born To Alvin ’36 and Mrs. Lewis, a daughter, Margaret Ruth, August 10, 1944, in Venezuela, S.A. To Lome ’44, and Mrs. Sonny, a daughter, Beverly Louise, March 18, at Seattle, Wash. To William H. and Mrs. Bordeaux (Aghavni Hagopian ’31), a son, Wil liam Harllee, Jr., April 10, at Los An geles, Calif. Married Luther Fransen and Helen Reel ’40, Februhry 22, Greeley, Colo. With the Lord It is with regret that we announce the death of Dr. Ralph Atkinson, of South Pasadena, California, on April 21. He was the beloved associate dean of the Bible Institute of Los An geles from 1918 to 1929. Dr. Atkinson, born in Liverpool, England, was ac tive in many phases of the work of the United Presbyterian Church, hav ing served as moderator of the Gen eral Assembly and delegate to several church conferences in Europe. His loss will be deeply felt by his many friends. News for this department should be addressed to the Editorial Department, K in g ' s B usiness , 558 South Hope Street, Los Angeles 13, California.
of God. "Ask, and It shall he given you . . . For every one that asketh re- ceiveth . . .” (Matt. 7:7, 8). Turner ’41, and Mrs. Helen Blount began their work with the Navajo Indians approximately three years ago, Since the beginning they have seen the tremendous need for transla tion work, but were unable to do any thing to meet this necessity. However, while studying at Camp Wycliffe this past summer, God opened the way for them to join the Wycliffe Bible Trans lators, Inc., thus enabling them to de vote their entire time to language study. Helen says, “ the language is ‘tuff’ ” and asks for our prayers. William R. ’22, and Mrs. Hunrichs (Hazel W. Long ’23), find it necessary to resign from the South American Indian Mission. For reasons of health, the doctor has forbidden Mrs. Hunrichs to return to the field in South Ameri ca. They are now living in Los Banos, Calif., and have found that there are thirty-five thousand Portuguese in the East Bay District with no church where they may hear the Gospel in their own language. Bill and Hazel feel definitely led to start work in this area, and are now seeking guidance regarding their becoming affiliated with a sound evangelical home mis sion board. Eva Krenzler ’42, has served as church visitor for the past three years at the Havenscourt Colonial Church of Oakland, Calif. Recently she ac cepted a similar position in a Baptist church in Salem, Ore. Wesley W. ’35 and Mrs. Nelson (Margaret Nyquist ’33), are now in Tacoma, Wash., where Mr. Nelson is pastor of the First Covenant Church. They extend a hearty welcome to Bi- ola gospel teams, quartettes, mission aries, and other groups. Mabel W. Jones ’28, rejoices that the Lord has seen fit to send her back to the field in North Africa. For the past five and one-half years, Mabel has been serving Christ in England where He has taught her many valuable les sons. From her North African station she writes: “ It seems so natural to be back, and so right that, honestly, it doesn’t seem possible that I’ve ever been away.”
Nehemiah 2:20 — "H e will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build." Mary Morrow ’35, is working among the school children of Annville, Ky. As follow-up work with the girls and boys who have accepted Christ, the Lord laid it upon Mary’s heart to have a correspondence course for them. Since each one had received a Gospel of John, a study was started in this Book. Three hundred and sixty pupils enrolled, some had to drop out, and there are now three hundred children who regularly answer the twenty-five weekly q u e s t i o n s on one of the chapters in John. Through this new project, much has been accomplished for the Lord in the hearts of the chil dren and their parents. Jim ’42 and Mrs. Christian (Mildred A. McBride ’42), are in Pennsylvania, where Jim is attending the Eastern Baptist Seminary, studying for a B. D. degree. They are also supplying a small country church about fifty-five miles from Philadelphia. Mary Chen ’25, formerly living in Kweiyang, China, has found it neces sary to move to Chungking where household expenses are less. Trans portation fees were met through the sale of most of her furniture. Mary is greatly in need of hose (not silk or rayon), which in China once sold at the low price of $200 a pair, but are now $800 (Chinese currency) a pair. In her letter she states that she makes her shoes of cloth. She is ever praising our Lord for His leadership and the supplying of all her needs. This provision has been abundant— “according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Berenice Herr '42, has set her face toward Africa and is enrolled in the missionary course at the Moody Bible Institute. In August upon completion of this work, Berenice will still be holding fast to His promise of guid ance for each step of the way. Last year Winifred Ferrel ’42, asked that we pray about a Sunday school in her community in Jerome, Ida. This prayer has been answered, for there are now two classes on Sunday, reach ing over sixty children with the Word
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