"Lord, it is nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O Lord our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude .. .le t not man prevail against thee>’ (2 Chron. U :ll).
Ph.D degree. Recently he had Jack Murray ’33 in a fruitful series of evangelistic services—the first meet ing he had enjoyed with his old class mate since they were students at Biola. Closing, Dean states: “I cer tainly have much for which to praise God; I remember with gratitude the years I spent at the Bible Institute, and would be pleased to hear from some of my former classmates.” Everett E. Bachelder ’36, is travel ing through Alaska, holding meet ings wherever there is an open door, engaging in personal work as oppor tunity affords, visiting the mission aries, and bringing cheer and encour agement to their hearts. The work there is beset by many difficulties: cold, snow, and just now a general shortage of supplies of food and clothing. Dr. W. E. Pietsch, president of the Alaska Evangelization Society, sends out an urgent appeal for mis sionaries. He sta tes: “Christians should recognize the opportunity to evangelize Alaska now before trag edy overtakes us. Words are Inade quate to describe the wonderful possibilities . . . the forces of liquor and its attendant ev ils have a strangle grasp upon the major por tion of the population . . . the white trader has contaminated the Indian and has left a trail of misery, broken homes and half-breeds of human so ciety. We have a challenge and must face it with rugged, well-balanced missionaries.” Matilda Alexander ’42, spent sev eral days before Christmas in and around the Bible Institute, visiting with her friends. At the December meeting of the local Christian Busi ness Women’s Council she gave an interesting report of^ the progress and growth of this important evan gelistic work among the young people of rural America. It is growing rap idly, and a plea has been made for more young women qualified for this type of Christian work. Matilda is now the International Secretary of this movement, succeeding Miriam Bracken to this office, with head- TH E K I N G ’ S B U S I N E S S
on; many classes are conducted from early morning until late in the day, Grace, herself, being obliged to teach Dr. Roberts’ classes when he is called away on important business. Busy, but happy in the Lord’s service, these, our own missionaries in China, ask us to pray for them and the work at hand. Opportunities are legion. Carol Terry ’46, Ramabai Mukti Mission, Kedgaon, Poona Dist., India. Mildred Dean Rice and family, 14 Tung Huang Chen Ken, Peking, North China. Letters addressed as indicated will reach these friends who have long desired to be on their way; the latest word is that they are aboard the Marine Falcon, which was booked to sail December 23. Stewart ’33 and ’34, and Edna Luft McDougall '35 and ch ild ren are booked to sail for France on January 20, 1947. Their new appointment in Dahomey, French West Africa means they will be spending some months in France learning two new lan guages. Your prayers for them are solicited.Fdwin. E. ’33, and Mrs. Corey and Violet LeFevre ’36 are awaiting transportation to China. Ships are booked for months in advance of sailing. They desire our prayers that possible cancellations may be offered them for they are anxious to be back on their designated stations. Byron W. Travis ’25, pastor of Unity Presbyterian Church of Port land, Ore., for the past fifteen years, sends a brief note to the Family Circle, stating he is keenly Interested in everything at Biola. Recently he had fellowship with Dr. John A. Hubbard, of thé Institute faculty for more than twenty-five years, enter taining him at the manse located at 3516 N.E. 71st Ave., Portland. F. Dean Banta ’32, pastor of the Grace Baptist Church, 1432 Kenmore Ave., Buffalo, N. Y., sends his first communication to the Biola Family Circle. Dean graduated from Gordon College, Boston, in ’35, and from Houghton College in ’36, and now is taking a few classes in the University of Buffalo, in preparation for his
Florence Hardy ’27, recently re turned to her beloved Chinese boat people from a prolonged furlough enforced by war conditions, writes: “I find the people are terribly in need of medical aid. Pray I may be able to get the medicines I need from the relief agencies.” Florence availed herself of the-medical course recently opened at Biola, that she might be better equipped to care for her group who are desperately poor and un able to help themselves. She has started a night sbhool, to be open only one night each week, since the high cost of supplying light limits longer periods. She has a child evan gelism class, and asks our prayers for a full-time Chinese preacher for evangelistic work among the boat people. Her address is Kukong, South China. Florence ’42 and Norman Al- lensworth '42 and '45, are new mis sionaries working under the South China Boat Mission. They sailed in December, and their address will be Shameen, Canton, Kwon Tung, China. Marion Settles ’42, A.I.M., Todro, via Aba, Congo Beige, Africa, writes of her work among a people in bond age to demons: "I do rejoice in the privilege of working here in His name, and pray that He may use me to reach many . . . for the Lord. This last school term has been rather dif ficult; there seems to be so little to show for the three months, but I trust there has been fruit. I know of no greater foe than discourage ment, and the devil seems to be doing his best to drag me into that pit these days, but, by His grace I shall not be discouraged.” J. Russell and Mrs. Davis (Miriam Grubb ’32) request our prayers that they may soon be able to leave Tsingtao, where they are now living; they are greatly needed on the staff of the Hunan B ible Institute in Changsha. Grace Pike Roberts ’21, ’44, writes of many difficulties be setting their path: debris from the bombings is still being cleared away; the rebuilding of dormitories and houses in which to house the workers and the returning students is going PAGE TWENTY-SIX
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