WEDDINGS
Wamer-Strong Miss Nadine K. Warner, a member of the Biola faculty for about 12 years, was married, Feb. 12, 1949, in Pasadena, California, to Dr. John Henry Strong of Colorado Springs, Colorado, the son of Dr. Augustus Strong, author o f Strong’s Systematic Theology. Dr. and Mrs. Strong are now touring in Europe. Biola Flashes Ethel L. Brookes ’28, 40 rue Sidi Si- fiane, Tunis, Tunisia, N. Africa, asks prayer for three Arab students who are meeting the missionary regularly for Christian instruction. Pray also for more open doors to homes in Tunis. This is a hard field. Mabel Jones ’28, who went to Tunisia with Ethel follow ing their graduation from Biola Evening School, has a new working partner, Ada Clack. They are furloughing in the Church of the Open Door Missionary Court 1517-B Rock Glen Ave., Glendale, Calif. Lois Uhlinger-Pelletier ’41 and her husband, are now working at the Mulatto Boys’ School at Kitsombiro, where some thirty boys from 5 to 17 .years are being instructed; twelve have recently confessed Christ as Saviour. Sixty new students are expected to en roll for the new semester early in the Spring. Roberta Tewksbury-Preedy ’31, and her husband are working among the children in Sining, Northwest China. Mr. Preedy has attracted encouraging classes by presenting flannelgraph les sons. Some of these hard-to-reach Muslem theological students call for private instruction as they have been so thoroughly indoctrinated against the teachings of Christ and the Bible. Our missionaries make good use of these op portunities. Oryal J. Kirk ’18, missionary under the Sudan Interior Mission for many years, and now retired because o f ill health, is working with Ralph Blakeman in the Mission to Migrants. His address is Box 282, R. 1 Linden, Calif. David Doerksen ’23, and Ruth Dunn-Doerksen ’33, for six years mis sionaries in the Lake Kivu section of Africa, have been restored to health, and are accepted candidates of the A frica Inland Mission to return to the field as soon as all things are in readi ness. During this enforced period of rest in the homeland David has done a masterly job of chaplaining the great Los Angeles General Hospital. A pic ture o f Dr. Leslie M. Chaffee ’28, his wife, and two children, grace the front cover page o f the Baptist Herald. They are serving as medical missionaries in Africa. Tom Major ’41, in a surprise communication introduces to the Family Circle, Faye Major, and' their baby, Julia Anne, who arrived January 30th, 1949, at the family home in the Koth- ara Leprosy Home, Ellichpur, Berar, C. P., India. Says Papa Major, “ We (Continued on Page 17) Page Thirteen
Talbot-Svendsen At 8 P. M. on the evening of April 26th, Dr. Louis T. Talbot, President of Biola, walked down the white-carpeted, candle-lighted aisle of the Wilshire Christian Church of Los Angeles. On his arm was his daughter, Audrey Lucille, lovely in traditional white satin, whom he was giving in marriage to the Rev. Charles Newton Svendsen, pastor of the Community Church, of Montrose, California. Dr. Talbot then took his place at the altar to hear the vows of the young people, assisted by Dr. C. Gordon Brownville, pastor of the Tenth Avenue Baptist Church, (Mr. Svendsen’s pastor) and Dr. J. Vernon McGee, pastor of the Church of the Open Door, where Dr. Talbot himself had served for seven teen years. Mrs. Gerald Foster, sister of the bride, was matron o f honor; Mr. Don Svendsen, brother of the groom, was best man; and among the brides maids was Miss Jean Talbot, cousin of the bride, who had made the long trip from Sydney, Australia, by air, for the happy occasion. It was a strikingly beautiful wedding, the details for it and
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“t will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt g o : I will guide thee with mine eye” (Psa. 32:8). R. Celcstia Churchill ’17, 632 Brittania St., Los Angeles 33, whose exploits in the field of faith are a matter of record, is entering a new building campaign to care for the needs of the faith home she operates for women and girls. The lot has been purchased, and lies next door to property now occupied. Another cook is needed; these are urgent requests for prayer. Marjorie E. Davis '39, with the Wy- cliffe Translators at Conception Papalo, Cuicatlan, Oaxaca, Mex., asks prayer for those who have heard the truth; for the water carriers, for the victim of a fe lonious assault, for the new people who are attending the Sunday night meet ings; for the translation work and for restoration to health of her co-worker, Doris Needham, who has been obliged to return to the States. Some fifty children carry water for their household use, and to water their gardens in the dry season. They are paid with trinkets, ornaments, beads and other trifles, all so dear to the heart of a child. This affords a wonder ful opportunity to contact the little ones with the Word of God. Cyril and Frances Gray-Faulkner ’32, ’34, offer praise to God for His way with them in all the turmoil existing in China. A real spirit of revival existing in Nan- chang, Kiangsi, where they are serving under the China Inland Mission. Men tion is made of the safe journey of Ford L. and Mrs. Canfield, both o f the class of ’18, who are on a tour of inspection of the Mission’s work in China. Pray about new missionaries now studying in Shanghai, who are to be sent into this province soon. A quotation from a late letter received from ,J. Keith ’32, and Vivian Altig ’33, as they flew to Macapa, the guests of the Brazilian Air Force: “ I claimed for myself and the Brethren Church the promise God gave to Joshua that wher ever the sole of his foot would tread God would give that land to him. I even picked out the tract of land' where we ought to have our house, and the base for the work, and perhaps for a church sometime. God is able to do this, and more.”
—Photo by Martin Soper. Audrey Talbot Svendsen, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Louis T. Talbot. the reception which followed having been planned and carried out by the artistic and efficient mother o f the bride, Mrs. Louis T. Talbot. About two thousand were in attendance. The bride is a gradu ate of U. C. L. A. and has her R. N. from Johns Hopkins Hospital; she also studied at Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, Illinois, and served as a navy nurse during the war. The groom is a graduate of Wheaton College and West minster Seminary and has been a pastor for a number of years. Biola Family wishes fo r Mr. and Mrs. Svendsen God’s richest blessing as they labor together in His vineyard. May the harvest of souls from their combined efforts be a great one.
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