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a flying trip to Hong Kong for a short visit with her family. Call her at Citrus 2-8084. Foster ’49 and Mrs. Tresise ’48, self- supporting Brethren missionaries in Hono lulu, arrived in the States by plane to be at the bedside of his mother in Hollidays- burg, Pa. One week later (Jan. 9), she departed to be with Christ. B iola Family and many friends extend sincere sym pathy. Edna Luft-McDougall ’35, has brought her ailing daughter, Janet, to New York for hospitalization, diagnosis and treat ment for some illness as yet undetermined. She had diphtheria early last year. Stew art ’33, ’34, remained in Africa. Prayer would be greatly appreciated by these veteran missionaries. The Saints are Marching Home Mrs. John A. Remple T9, beloved wife of John A. Remple T9, 1608 N. Skidmore St., Portland 11, Ore., went in to see the King Feb. 2, following a long period of failing health. This consecrated family was active in Christian work for many years; Mr. Remple was assistant chap lain at the Los Angeles County Jail, and Mrs. Remple worked among the families of the men bringing many into harmony with the blessing of the gospel message, and uniting broken homes. Theirs has been a life of service for the Lord. Daughters Verna Eby ’29, and Edna ’29, both grad uated from B iola , and have been active in the Lord’s work. Agnes Kleinsasser ’21, wife of David Kleinsasser ’21, of Bakersfield, Calif., passed away following an illness of short duration. Both had been engaged in Chris tian work; having recently sold their home, they had purchased a house trailer and were planning to go into evangelistic work. Gifted musically, they worked in churches, made recordings of solos and duets, broadcast over 2 radio stations for several years and were ever about the Father’s business. Margaret M. Richards, wife of Rev. J. V. Richards ’36, went to her heavenly home January 14. Officiating clergymen were Wesley Nelson ’35, Merle Aaker ’51, and Leonard Rhodes ’47. Mrs. Richards had been in failing health for some months; her body was laid to rest in Lakewood Memorial Park, Empire, Calif. A married daughter, Jean Soderberg is living in Oak land; Mr. Richards is an ordained Baptist pastor, now working with the migrants under the Missionary Gospel Fellowship. His residence is at 643 Florence St., Tur lock, Calif. To these families bereft of life-partners in the home, and in the Lord’s service, B iola faculty and staff extend sincere sympathy. Their loved ones have gone to be with the Lord, but there is assurance that these saddened hearts are yielded, knowing that God’s ways are best. The departed are “ with Christ; which is far better.”
expansion, let us join in prayer that He will continue to lead and direct in the enlarged ministry that He is unquestion ably giving to our school to meet the challenge of the present hour [the de velopment of the proposed new Biola cam pus at La Mirada], So let us stand to gether in prayer-fellowship for this nearly half-century-old work of God during this c r it ic a l p r o g r am of greatly needed growth.” Dr. Sutherland presided, closing this history-making convocation with the singing of “ A Mighty Fortress is our God” and “ In the Glory of His Presence” under the direction of Earle F. Hulin. Ruby Miller, ’48, Cajon 514, Cocha bamba, is rejoicing because she has had the privilege of leading her first Bolivian soul to Christ. Little seven-year-old An- gelita remained after Sunday school for the express purpose of making this con fession of faith. Ruby writes: “M y cup of joy overflowed when I learned her mother had done the same thing the same morn ing. Haven’t we a precious Saviour?” David Crane, ’55, and Elaine V. Lang- Crane ’53, have been called to Denver where they may be reached at 6535 W. Jewell Ave., Denver 14. Dave came to B iola to work in connection with the radio department; he took over so efficient ly that he has now become engineer for the new radio station KLIR, in Denver, as of January 26. Elaine has been secre tary to the dean of men, and on January 28 flew to Denver to join her husband. All good wishes follow them. Joe ’39, and Wilma JUanbert-Nash ’43, write for prayer for their work at Maiak in the Sudan where conditions are at present very difficult, and also for Wilma’s health. She has improved, but is far from well. W. Cameron Townsend of the W yc liffe Bible Translators announces that at an important scientific conference held in Brazil some of the officials expressed a desire for the Translators to begin a work among their tribespeople. At another congress in Bolivia, Townsend signed an agreement to begin work there. Some 70 recruits have been accepted recently which will facilitate the entrance into these and other open doors. Charles and Grace Pike-Roberts ’21, ’39, P.O. Box 503, Kowloon, Hong Kong, tell us the great problem of the colony is tuberculosis; one of their own energetic nurses is a recent victim. With a limited budget they would much appreciate of fers of groups in the homeland to prepare bandages, or contribute medical supplies. They have welcomed to their staff J. Rus sell Killman ’49, his wife and two daugh ters. Dr. Mary Ashton has arrived to join their medical clinic. “Russ” and a young architect are working with the Board of Education regarding the proposed and long-delayed construction of a Youth Cen ter. Daughter Janet, 601 W ing St., Glen dale, has a moving story to tell of con ditions in the land of her birth following
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“ Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind” (1 Pet. 5:2). Twenty-one years an ambassador for Christ in a foreign land [Poland and France], enduring great privation and curtailment of public missionary service under the American-European Fellowship is the honored record of Tordis Christof- fersen ’29. Many of these years her work had to be done under cover of secrecy, as war conditions and restrictions limited gatherings of all but small classes; even these were at times made the object of investigation as to what was being taught, who assembled and where. Added to this was the absence of what, in America, are considered the necessities of life— food, clothing and heat— truly Tordis’ life reads like a chapter from the book of Acts. In all this hardship suffered with joy for the privilege of introducing our wonderful Lord, Tordis was called to take up the work of Grace E. Mott ’23, the first B iola student to be martyred in the field of serv ice for the Lord. Fifteen of these 21 years have been spent in France described by Tordis as “ a dark and needy land with so much religion, true and false, and so little life or light.” She was a faithful intercessor in Lyman Stewart Hall; groups of students met in her corridor for prayer in the early morning hours. Marguerite Johnson ’43, Eteri Club worker living at 1317 Vale St., Bakers field, Calif., reports the work is growing. She now has about 30 clubs and is reach ing 500 girls weekly. She closes a brief word saying: “ New girls are accepting Christ right along so we would appreciate your prayers.” Marguerite has dedicated her life to work among the girls. She is a gifted musician and soloist. Mary Sargent ’49, Wycliffe Translators worker is at home on furlough, from her field of labor in Quito, Ecuador. Mildred New ’47, Faith Hill Mission, Mistletoe, Ky., says there are some people in the community who will not go to church services on Sunday but do desire to have prayer meetin’ in their home. Of course Mildred and her co-workers accept these invitations, and thank the Lord for the opportunities offered to give out the message of salvation. George O. Peek B.Th., ’48, present pas tor of the North Long Beach Brethren Church and president of Biola Alumni Ass’n., was the speaker for the student body at convocation for the spring semes ter. Quoting from his remarks— “ Inas much as the Lord has provided for this
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