May, 1934
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TheTibie Institute FAMILY CIRCLE
A Week of Opportunity A lways a high peak in the school year at Biola, the annual missionary rally of the Church of the OpenDoor was again used of God to bring a great blessing to both the church and the Institute. Meetings were held daily, April 1 to 8. On the open ing Sunday, Easter Day, Dr. P. W. Phll- pott spoke at the morning, afternoon, and evening hours, his afternoon message forming a part of the first missionary platform meeting. During the morning hours of the week days that followed, In stitute classes were suspended, in order to give the students added opportunity of hearing the stirring messages of veteran missionaries. The program provided also for afternoon and evening addresses and for stereopticon lectures. Among the missionaries who took part in the program were 2representatives of various fields—a number of whom were graduates of the Biola Institute of Los An geles: Africa —George C. Van Dusen, ’20, E. S .; Charles E. Hurlburt; Central Amer ica —A. Fern Houser; China —Ford L. Can- field, T8; Mrs. G. A. Sutherland (Magda lene Berthold, ’24) ; Dr. and Mrs. F. Ho ward Taylor; India —B. R. Opper; South America —Harold B. Cook, ’21; George H. Ekdahl, T8; Roy Fuller; and George W. Jackson, ’25; and Syria —Grace Ogg, ’26. The work of the Bible House of Los Angeles was represented by the Executive Secretary, J. E. Jaderquist. The need for evangelism among Navajo Indians was em phasized by Eric O. Walden, ’30. And at the Jewish fellowship meeting, which was a feature of one of the evening sessions, James A. Vaus, T4, and Bertha Goff stress ed the necessity for making Christ known to blinded Israel. Preceding each of the evening addresses, brief testimonies were heard from Biola Volunteers—young men and women who have heard the call of God to definite fields, and are actively preparing to go forward, as He leads. The student speak ers told of their call to various fields: Africa —Harold Amstutz, ’29; and Stewart McDougall, ’33; Alaska —Ernest Crabb, ’33; China —Frances Gray, ’32; India — Margery Friedrich, ’33; Jacob Neufeld, ’33; Florence Porter, ’33; and Grace Seitz; Japanese in U.S.A. —Jitsuo Morikawa, ’33; Philippine Islands —Theodore Bumatnong; and South America —-Marion Adams, ’33; and Allen Backer, ’33. Throughout the week, the Lord spoke to many hearts. And at the closing ses sion of the conference on Sunday evening, April 8, following Dr. Hurlburt’s search ing message on the question, “Will It Pay?” a large group of thoughtful young people signified their willingness to go anywhere with the gospel, as the Lord may direct the way. Alumni News Bertram J. Youde, ’28, is acting as the assistant pastor under Dr. F. W. Farr at the Calvary Baptist Church, Los Angeles.
Hugh R. Peterson, ’28, is taking his Ph.D. degree at the Southern Baptist The ological Seminary at Louisville, Ky. He is at the head of all practical work at the seminary. Jesse H. Parker, ’26, is beginning his fourth year as pastor of the Baptist Church at Bellevue, Wash. He and Mrs. Parker went to Bellevue when this small church was and had been pastorless for a number of years, and since their arrival the membership has more than doubled. Several of their young people are consid ering preparation for Christian service. Victor Friberg, ’21, is acting as pastor of the Baptist Church at San Dimas, Calif. Every other Sunday, Mr. Friberg is hold ing meetings at a prison camp. Mrs. Fri berg was formerly Evelyn Conner. Her father, W. W. Conner, former financial representative of the Institute and elder in the Church of the Open Door, passed away in January. Minnie C. Davie, ’28, in Chungjy, Korea, under the American Presbyterian Mission, tells of spending a week in the country. The people are very poor, but the women make every effort to attend the meetings when they hear that a class is being held near home. She adds: “These women I found to be perfectly lovely, and how quickly they came to understand that I was new! Each one became anxious to add a little to my linguistic education. I sincerely hope that I was a receptive student. How they do enjoy any little attention that we can give to them! They study earnestly the Word of God, and then go out and try to tell to others that which they have learned.”
From reports concerning the Orinoco River ,Mission, Venezuela, comes news of several Biola graduates. It was with deep regret that the Home Council accepted the resignation of V. V. Morgan, T3, as Secre tary of the Mission, due to his ill health. Van V. Eddings, ’13, General Director of the Mission, has appointed George W. Jackson, ’25, as General Secretary of the Orinoco River Mission. Deputation work, publication of literature, organization of prayer bands, and the care of a central office are among the duties Mr. Jackson as sumes. While Mr. and Mrs. Jackson (Agnes Hosie, ’26) rejoice in the oppor tunity to have this part in the evangeliza tion of Venezuela, they earnestly request prayer concerning Mrs. Jackson’s health, that if it be the Lord’s will, they may re turn to the field. Their address is 1937 No. Ave. 51, Los Angeles. George A. and Mrs. Sutherland (Magda lene Berthold, ’24) spoke recently at the Biola Student Missionary Union. They have been stationed in Kweiyang, the capi tal of the province of Kweichow, where Mr. Sutherland has been working with the Chinese church and has been the business secretary for the China Inland Mission workers in that bandit-ridden, needy pro vince. Mrs. Sutherland’s share in the ser vice has included a ministry to the many missionaries who pass through that key city, and the work among women and children. Theresa Bush was also in Kwei yang for a time. Mr. and Mrs. Suther land hope to go to Chicago and other cities of the Middle West, sailing for China from the Pacific coast in the summer.
For Me to Live Is Christ.
The author of this chorus, Dorothy Rose Goodner, is a student at the Bible Insti tute of Los Angeles, and a daughter of Mrs. E. S. [Mary G.] Goodner, whose "Notes on Christian Endeavor" are appreciated by many K ING 'S BUSINESS readers. Miss Goodner's composition is one of thirty-two new selections in the booklet, Harold Alexander's Singable Songs. Mr. Alexander, evangelistic song leader and gospel soloist, has been associated with Leonard Eilers, '30, in evangelistic work in Salt Lake City, Utah. And beginning April 8, he will assist Harry O. Anderson, '15, in a month's campaign in the First Baptist Church, Colton, Calif. Called "the singing circuit rider," Mr. Alexander is an able musician— a young man who is also sensitive to the leadership of the Spirit of God. To obtain his book (25 cents a copy)'or to inquire regarding engagements, address: Harold Alexander, 4018 W. 22nd PL, Los Angeles, Calif.
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