July 1926
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We talked of the days at dear old B. I.— who wouldn’t talk about them! __and had a blessed time of prayer, when we felt ourselves to be a link in the great chain of B. I. graduates scattered over the world. There was a great burden upon our hearts that more B. I. graduates might come to the foreign field, especially to Africa, where God could use so many. We wore all thankful for two things, one, that God permitted us to go to B. I., and the other, that He chose us to serve Him in this land. We believe that all our missionary brothers and sisters will say “ Amen!” And so we send you our greetings and want you to know we are praying for you, and are glad you are praying for us, and together “ looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God.” Recently Mr. Cooper, director of Jewish work, spoke of our obligation to the Jews. He pointed out God’s plan and purpose to bless the world through the Jews. Gratitude, he said, should paake us feel obligated to these people who have been neglected since 132 A. D, There is little work being done among them but some have turned to the Lord Jesus Christ. Giv«- ing the Gospel to the Jews will hasten the coming of Christ. How shall we meet the need? There is a special blessing to those who heed God’s call to Jewish work. The Jewish Street Band sang, and Mr. McIntosh told something about their meetings. J~He : told of some of their persecutions, also of their suc cesses, and said God was blessing their ministry. Mrs. Beyne sang “ The Holy City,” which was illustrated by stere- opticon views as she sang. On April 8th a general prayer meet ing was held. Mr. Bender, Superintendent of the Spanish work, brought us the message on the 15th. He spoke on the sub ject “ To every man his task.” On April 22nd, Rev. Z. Charles Beals, for thirty-four years a mission ary in .China, Bpoke to us on the sub ject, "The blessings that come through mission work,” Mark 16:16. On April 29th we had the privilege of hearing our Dean, Dr. John M. Maclnnis. He told of his desire to go to China. He read widely about China, and vol unteered to go, but was rejected. He could not at the time see why it should be so. But looking back now he can see how God was preparing him for a work he was to do later. He found that it was necessary to say, " I ’m will ing to stay at home.” STUDENT MISSIONARY UNION NOTES
out her story. She wanted to truly walk the Jesus road, and after the trial she wanted to give up, all the old dances, and live straight. "Yel low Bird’s” life has had its effect. So God is blessing and answering our prayers, and we reach across the miles to grasp your hands and thank you lor your share in the blessed work of bringing souls in touch with so great a Saviour. God bless each and every one of you. In Christian love, Ruth Long, ’ 23. — o — Miss Hazel Saidia, ’ 22, writing from Apache Indian Mission, says: We are working in a boarding school where the Indian children live during the school year. In three more weeks the school year will end', and we dread to see the last day come, for the homes to which the children go are so very poor. There is no sanitation and little sunlight and fresh air. Their food is insufficient and not the pro per kind. The Indians have no goats, cows or chickens, so the children get no milk or eggs at home. This tribe is about half tubercular. We have the strongest children, how ever, for the government has a sani tarium for the weaker ones. These physical conditions are detri mental to their spimual condition. The older Indians are steeped in their old superstitions and it is very hard for the Gospel to reach their hearts, and when the younger ones do take a stand they meet much opposition. Even so a large number of our oldest children have confessed the Lord Jesus as their Saviour, also several young camp Indians. We expect to have special services every afternoon next week for the children. Please remember us always in your prayers, especially that' all may accept the Lord and that the others may be greatly strengthened in faith.” — o— Alice M. Borden, ’ 23, writing from Aba, via Khartoum and Rejaf, Sudan, Africa, Feb. 18, 1826, says:' During our Conference here at Aba, Feb. 7-14, we "Biola-ite3” had a fel lowship meeting one evening. Near ly all our Congo stations were repre sented and we were surprised to find that eight of us were from “ Biola.” The following were present: Flora Pierson Kemptner, ’ 14; Pauline Fraas, ’ 16; Andrew P. Uhlinger, '16; Goldie Barman Gee, ’ 17; Helen Mead, ’ 17; George McGee, ’ 19; R. Floyd Pierson, ex. ’18; Alice’ M. Borden, ex. ’ 23; Mrs. Geo. McGee, Mr. W. O. Kemptner.
to Africa, so her stay may be brief. It is surely good to see B. I. friends again. Father and I Just returned about three weeks ago from an evangelistic campaign in Minneapolis. A goodly number accepted Christ as their Sa viour and we praise God for His work ing. Just now we are in the midst of another series of meetings in a church just outside of the city. It is certainly a Joy to be engaged in the Master’s service. Your in Christ, Marjorie L. Harrison, '23. Dear B. I. Family: It would be an inspiration to meet with you and drink In every word, lesson and prayer, for we who are constantly giving, with no opportunity of receiving, humanly speaking, often feel that we are in a dry and thirsty ' land. . Our Indian children are learning to love the Bible School. Last month we had an average of seventeen; a year ago the average was live. Last Sunday we had thirty, the week be fore twenty-three, a year ago none, and the week before that only “ Cyre- nus Little Owl.” A year ago little “ Cherry” wanted to come to Jesus, but was a bit afraid; still her life told in the home, and just as we were going to the river for baptism her mother, "Yellow Bird,” came to ask that she too might fol low Christ down into the water and up into a new life. At Christmas all the people went to' the Indian dance camp. "Cherry” was sick, so "Yel low Bird” and the other children stay ed home. The illness of little Cherry was a good excuse, but after a few days she was better. Then all the people began to question “ Yellow Bird” and ask her to join them. It was then that she told what was in her heart. She had accepted Christ and wanted to walk in His way, so she could not go to the old heathen dances. "Between Two Camps,” who was helping care for "Cherry” and the other children, begged, scolded, and pleaded, but all to no avail. "Yel low Bir4” would not yield, though she shed many tears because of it. Two weeks ago these two women came to the house. “ Between Two Camps” had something to tell. She had lost her adopted son, who was injured in a quarrel. In true Indian style they sat for half an hour before anything was said. Then the veil lift ed and "Between Two Camps” poured — o — St. Xavier, Montana,
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