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December, 1945
Biola Staff Member Resigns Approximately fifty faculty mem bers and co-workers of the Bible In stitute met in the Biola dining room at noon, Nov. 1, to bid farewell to Helen J. White ’20, secretary to the Dean of Men at Biola and prominent otherwise in service to Biola faculty members, student body and alumni for more than twenty-five years. A very few hours before the gathering, it was learned that Nov. 1 was also a birthday anniversary for Helen, and quickly ice cream and two decorated birthday cakes were prepared and served, in addition to the regular lunch. Dean Sutherland presided, paying his tribute to Helen in "a few well chosen words” (a la Dr. Talbot, who is absent on a tour of the Pacific Coast). The Dean was followed by Mr. Hale who gave an inside picture of Helen’s private charities, and her many deeds of kindness to all with whom she came in contact. Mr. J. R. Allder, Business Manager of Biola, paid his highest compliment by say ing: "It is with regret we must see you go, and we look forward to your being associated again in the Lord's work.” Dr. Paul R. Bauman, Vice- President of Biola, paid homage in a brief speech/at the close of which he presented Helen with a wall plaque bearing the Scripture, “ I will never leave thee nor forsake thee,” and a gift of money from the friends as sembled. Dr. John A. Hubbard brought a- devotional message built around the three words which have characterized Helen’s life and ministry: Humility, Sincerity -and Unselfishness. Dr. Hub bard read Philippians -2:19-21, and closed with prayer. Helen is resigning in order to min ister to her elderly mother, who has been in ill health for some time, and has recently suffered a severe acci dent. Titus ’44 and Mrs. Nickel (Florence Wiebe ’44) crossed the border into Mexico August 29, after having been detained in the S t a t e s for many months. They will work with a group of fifteen fellow missionaries who will later go to Peru. These young people are working with the Wycliffe Bible Translators, and have been invited by the Peruvian Government to work among their tribes. Ida G. Van Riter ’41 2020 Bancroft Way, Berkeley 4, Calif., is taking grad uate- work at the University of Cali fornia. . She is also teaching Bible classes in some of the girls’ dormi tories and in the High School Bible League. In -addition to these activities, she is field secretary fq tlh e U.C. Bible League.
MISS HELEN WHITE
John ’40 and Mrs. Gillespie (Nadine Simons ’40) have been asked by a number of ministers in Anchorage, Alaska, to take the leadership in a Youth for Christ movement about to be launched in that city. Anchorage is the largest city in Alaska, with a population of some 10,000 people, and about 65 saloons. It also has the larg est army camp in the territory, plus a number of young women secretaries who are employed there. This will prove a fertile field for service. John writes: “The task seems big, but dare we shun it? A great task, but a greater God” (Jer. 1:6-9). For several years John and Nadine have been connected with El Nathan Home for Children, in Valdez, Alaska, and their letter concludes with a plea for a consecrated couple to devote their entire time to -the work of this institution, and for a single woman to assist with the care of the children there.; Milton ’42 and Mrs. Warkentin (Clara E. Neufeld ’42) have recently attended a group conference, enjoying messages from mighty men of God. Milton and Clara are now in the old home in the Indian village of San Mateo del Mar, Mex., after an absence of several months. Mention has been made of their little son, David Milton, who will be a great attraction to the natives among whom they are living and translating the Scriptures under the supervision of the Wycliffe Bible Translators. A baby seems to make all the world akin, and missionary families with children find access into the hearts and -homes of native peo ples more easily than those without children. Earl A. Bruneau ’31 is Superintend ent of the Toronto Jewish Mission, whose motto is, “The Gospel to Israel by Faith since 1892.” Their work is largely an open-air ministry in song, testimony, and preaching of the Word of God.
John J. ’45 and Mrs. Bergen (Viol® Grandon) write from Spokane, Wash., that they aré both busy with their studies in Whitworth College. Their hearts have been cheered in the find ing of about twenty former Biola stu dents enrolled in this college. They feel very much at home, now. Marion Cribbs ’45 bound for service under the Africa Inland Mission, finds it is great fun to shop and pack her missionary equipment, and then to paint “ Africa” on each box. Visas are difficult to obtain these days, but she is trusting the Lord to supply this need for her. Harold ’29 and Mrs. Coen (Ella Penner ’29) of Nigeria, are praising God for m a n i f o l d mercies. Chief among the blessings is that of a new church-which has lately been com pleted and dedicated in their area. The piano accordion given for their work by a friend in Los Angeles, is proving a great help by drawing the unsaved under the preaching of the Gospel. Mrs. Fred B. Whale (Grace Feldges ’28, P.G. ’29) writes that her husband has found a fine site for the proposed Boys’ Brigade Camp and Training Center in Nigeria. Later: As we go to press, we are advised that Grace and Marjorie Linda reached Africa, Oct. 19. Don ’32 and Mrs. Hillis '45 write from Chicago to the effect that Don has been asked to assist Mr. Bach, General Director of the Scandinavian Alliance Mission Board, for a year, while he and Doris are waiting to return to India. A. C. and Mrs. Preedy (Roberta Tewksbury ’31) are praising the Lord for answer to prayer in releasing Mr. Preedy and their 16-month old son, who were held prisoners by the Jap anese for many months. Mr. Preedy and the baby arrived in Seattle, Wash., on August 17. This happy, reunited f a m i l y may be reached through the China Inland Mission, Philadelphia, Pa.
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