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the construction of urgently-needed buidings in the crown colony. Rev. and Mrs. Robert Phillips, who are presently on the field, will carry on the work and direct the building pro gram to be completed in early fall. Pray for Biola’s five open doors of testimony in the Orient: evangelical church, gospel book store, youth cen ter, Christian schools, and medical dispensary. The new building also will have provisions for a maternity ward and nursery. Gifts are urgently needed for this vital project. One of the busiest members of the Biola staff these days is Mr. Deward Lowrey, manager of the hotel divi sion. Since most students are being housed on the campus, many rooms have been prepared for outside guest occupancy. All proceeds from the BIOLA HOTEL ROOMS AVA ILABLE Mr. Lowrey (right) and Mr. Paid Schwepker, comptroller. hotel operation go directly into the training program of students. For reservations, rates, or further infor mation, direct your inquiry to Mr. Lowrey, 558 South Hope Street, Los Angeles 17, Calif. CAMPUS BEAUT IFICATION COMM ITTEE APPOINTED Dr. James O. Henry, head of the History Department of Biola College, has been named Chairman of the spe cial Campus Beautification Commit tee which will work to raise funds, secure plants and assist the mainten ance department in the project of fur ther enhancing the La Mirada Cam pus which serves as a testimony to the many people who visit the site. Student leaders are active with faculty members on the project. At various times during the school year, work days are called so that specific areas of need may be concentrated upon. .
A N N U A L HOSPITALITY DAY DRAWS 800 HIGH SCHOOLERS More than 800 high schoolers from all over Southern California recently converged on the La Mirada Campus for Biota’s annual Hospitality Day program. The young people had the privilege of attending classes with Biola students, sharing together the inspiration of the chapel service, and taking a first hand tour of the entire campus.
North Africa a Jewish population T T J V center? There are about a third A TA as many Jews in this region as " A y r “ in Israel. We are now expanding ▼ our missionary outreach to North Africa’s half million Jew s, as well as inau gurating a vigorous gospel witness to the Jews of France, Belgium and Switzerland. Jews of many countries, and particularly our own, in ever increasing numbers are find ing Christ through the bi-lingual New Testa ments, which carry the Hebrew text in parallel columns with the second language. The de mand is running far ahead of our ability to supply it. One reason Jews will read these Testaments is their reverence for Hebrew, their sacred language. Bringing Christ to the Jews should be one of the most urgent tasks of all who realize that He is still their promised Messiah. It is only as you pray and give that we can make your love real and meaningful to the lost sheep of the House of Israel.
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Some of the teen-agers in class. Previous years have seen as many as 500 young people visiting the school, but this year, with the cam pus development progressing rapidly, many more have desired to learn first hand that which Biola has to offer
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High schoolers overflow auditorium. dedicated Christian young people. Pray for wisdom as applications are received. Present facilities will not begin to accommodate the many who will doubtless desire to attend. More dormitor , a n d classrooms a r e urgently needed. HONG KONG DEPARTMENT Dr. and Mrs. Charles A. Roberts will retire this month from active service with the Bible Institute of Los Angeles, Hong Kong Department. During the last few months, Dr. Rob erts has seen the realization of many months of prayer and planning in
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