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Barbara Candee ’35, and her parents, P.O. Box 1287, Prescott, Ariz., send items of interest and rejoicing o f hearts for the growth of the spiritual life of the Indians and others among whom they have been working these many years. A wholesome program was arranged for the holiday sea son and a number of these little ones ren dered acceptable songs, piano duets and Christmas stories. Th ey are able to do some work among Jewish people and are most happy in the service of the Lord. Dorothy C. Haskin ’38, 2573)4 Glen Green, H ollywood 28, is working at the International Headquarters of the Child Evangelism Fellowship in Pacific Pali sades. As director of publications she has a busy field and many opportunities for service. Her articles have appeared in the King’s Business and many other Chris tian publications. Briefettes Briefly introducing Timothy Farson, son, and his granddad, B. M . Farson! Jean Clausen ’47, form erly of Bordulac, N. Dak., became Mrs. Earl Day, January 1, 1954. She is with her husband, in the service under the SIM at Tegina, Zun- geru, Nigeria, where they have been sent to build a new mission station, and pub lish the good news of salvation. Helena Schmidt ’21, writes from Oklahoma City of her very happy situation as a maid where there are 3 children. She adds— “ The salvation of souls is so very much m y passion.” Congratulations to the Max w ell Brennemans ’36, on the arrival of Nancy Joyce, A pril 24, 1954. M ax is the new pastor of the First Brethren Church at Fillmore, Calif. David E. ’43, and Evelyn Russell-Hamm ’42, and fam ily have been furloughing at 910 S. 10th St., Corvallis, Ore., follow ing a rough plane journey from Chile, one they w ill not soon forget. With the Lord B io la Fam ily Circle expresses heartfelt sympathy to Dr. John A . Hubbard and fam ily in the sudden death of his son, Lewis Chafer Hubbard, church organist and businessman in the prime of life. He had played the organ at his church Friday night, suffered a heart attack and went into the presence of the Lord at 11 o’clock Saturday morning, June 5. Lawrence and H elen Hubbard-Simpson brought Dr. Hubbard from Phoenix to at tend the funeral services conducted by Dr. Frank E. Lindgren, Tuesday, June 8. Beautiful were the floral offerings and expressions of sympathy. newest addition to the Church Press of Glendale, (printers of King’s Business). Doubtless he w ill soon be learning linotype operation, press work and other duties now under supervision of his dad, Kenneth Far-
ordained to the gospel ministry April 25th. Special speakers were Dr. Chester J. Padgett, Dr. R. E. Stewart, Dr. John L. M itchell, and Rev. R. Cantrell. Dr. Nicholas A . Thomas ’25 has been appointed regional representative of the American Mission to Greeks for the M id dle-West States. He may be contacted at 4725 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, 25, for general information of the work, for the showing of films, etc. Dr. Thomas has made several trips to Greece, and is deep ly interested in the work among his own people. Beth A lbert ’47, also a registered nurse working among the lepers tells the story of Yemnabai in Global Missions, the bul letin of the International Christian M is sion: “ She is a young woman who has a heavy case of leprosy, but I wish you could see the broad smile on her distorted face as w e talk to her of the Saviour who loves her. She says she has never known such joy in her life as since she has ac cepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Sav iour. H er husband deserted her as her case became obvious, but now she has a constant Companion and Comforter.” Statia L. M obley ’30, was definitely led into service on Skid Row, where she took over chapel work in a mission. Since that time she has been busy and happy in the Lord’s service at 522 East 5th St. The gospel is preached in this place, and men and women have been saved from a life of sin to a new life in Christ Jesus. M ore than 15 thousand have attended the meetings, and almost 14 thousand meals have been served. Edythe W ellington ’38, P.O. Box 90, Santa Rosa, Calif., serving with the Sal vation A rm y post at Tacoma for eight years, is now located as above, engaged in secular work as a means of livelihood, worshiping with the Santa Rosa Bible Church of which Robert Graves, son of B io la ’ s R. Arthur Graves ’27 is pastor. Active as usual in her church she has here the privilege of using her lovely voice in solo work, thus testifying to the grace of God. Sylvia Arnold ’51, Box 492, Cottonwood, Ariz., working under the Navajo Mission board has been handed the keys to a much-needed automobile. Friends in Pres cott were the happy donors; Sylvia so much needed transportation for her work. She closes her happy letter saying— “ Pray for our daily walk among these little lambs.” Stuart and Phyllis Sendall-King, M is sion Aviation Fellowship, Box 220, Khar toum, tell of standing in the gap in the Sudan until replacement missionaries ar rived. Th ey are now with home folks at 903 S. W illow , Rialto, Calif. Phyllis served on the editorial staff of the King’s Business while attending B iola ; a conse crated employee whom we were happy to have called into over-seas service for the Lord.
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“ If thou shall confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved” (Rom. 10:9). Harold ’29 and Jane Yeths-Amstutz ’32, on their return from furlough report driv ing through the Mau Mau district safely. A wonderful welcome awaited them ; 40 miles from their station some were wait ing to relay the word o f their arrival, and the last 5 miles of the journey was lined with black faces, and shouts of joy and welcome could be heard for miles. Th ey were pleased with the orderly way the house and grounds had been main tained during their absence, all done by the natives. M ilton, B.Th. ’42, Clara Warkentin and fam ily, Aptdo. 2975, M exico, D.F., Mex., tell the story of the terrific attempt Satan has made to hinder and even destroy the work in San Mateo and Santa Maria. Meetings have been forbidden, and some have been threatened w ith fines of 1000 pesos. Victories have been won since their return to the village. Meetings have been forbidden, but believers attend in small groups of one to four. Opportunities have opened and while they are hindered, they are making some progress and ask prayer- help from believers. Jerry ’50 and Mrs. Zwall, 2705 N. M er ced Ave., El Monte, Calif., live and trav el in their mobile-home pictured herewith.
A home on wheels. Th ey have been engaged in evangelistic work in unchurched communities. They use the guitar, musical saw and chalk-art blacklight work which has been a draw ing card to the meetings. Says Jerry: “ The work is not spectacular but we have seen the Lord work m ightily in individ uals and homes.” Donald J. DeBoer ’53, assistant pastor of Calvary Church of Santa Ana was
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