Asbury Theological Seminary - Seminarian Yearbook (Wilmore, KY)

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adnates OLIVER BENJAMIN THOMAS Oliver was born in 1919 in Kentucky. He attended Asbury College one year and graduated from Georgia Teachers College. He served as pastor during his college and seminary career. He married Jose- phine Wampler in 1945. Oliver was chaplain and president of the Seminary Singers during his junior and senior years. He is now serving the McKendree Church in the Kentucky Conference. 1 marvel at the amazing grace of God that has transformed my entire life and even more—that He chose me to be His ambassador of the gospel. My supreme ambition in life is not success but souls; not great cathedrals, but a great Christ to give to a heart-sick world.” PERCIL JAMES STRATTON Percy was born in 1921 in New York. He was saved at the age of 13, sanctified while a senior in high school, and soon after received his call to preach. He graduated from Houghton College in 1944. Percy has been a faithful worker in the Seminary Christian Service Brotherhood's field work. “'Eor | am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ; for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth;’ Rom. 1:16. | thank God | have the privilege of preaching such a gospel. EARL WAYNE SHARP Earl, a P. K., was born in Berne, Indiana. He was converted at the age of eight and sanctified at the age of fourteen. He received his A.B. degree from Manchester College. Earl was a school teacher for one year before coming to Seminary. In June he expects to enter the pastorate of the Methodist Church. I have felt very definitely the guiding hand of God over my life in coming to Asbury Seminary and | thank God for a fundamental Seminary that has strengthened my faith and given me a burning mes- sage. | am looking forward to service for the Master as a Spirit- filled minister of the gospel.

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panies DAVID LAUGHLIN MOE David, a son of a missionary, was born in China. He received his early education in China, his high school in Wilmore, Kentucky, and received his B.S. in electrical engineering from John Brown University in Arkansas. He was an engineer at Vultee Aircraft, Downey, Califor- nia until the war. He served in the U.S. M. C. R. for one year before entering Seminary. The guiding hand of Asbury has pointed the way to full salvation and has assisted me in preparation in the service of my King. | thank God that he has called me to proclaim the gospel of Christ, ‘for it is the power of God unto salvation unto everyone that be- lieveth.' ' CHARLES ALBERT NUNERY Charles was converted February, 1938, and received his call to preach two years later. His home pastor influenced him to come louAsbury. “Ont August 22,9 1942. He married Grace Murrill. During his senior year in college and his three years in Seminary, Albert has been pastor of the New Columbus Methodist Church in the Ken- tucky Conference. “| was reared in a Christian environment but there came a time in my life when | realized that a good moral life would not substitute for a Christian experience. | am happy today that | know Christ as my personal Saviour and Sanctifier. Since my conversion He has called me to preach His Word to which | expect to devote the rest of my life. CLARENCE OWSLEY, JR. Clarence was born in Grain Valley, Missouri and was converted shortly after graduating from high school. After three years of stu- dent pastoring and completing his college work at Adams State Teacher's College in Colorado in 1943, he was ready for Seminary. A Methodist minister's wife influenced him to come to Asbury. Here he received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Holiness was something new to me when | came to Asbury, but thank God, | was green and knew it and | did want a deeper love for Jesus and a passion for souls. Holy Ghost conviction fell on me: | sought and obtained the blessing that has proved to be the most precious thing | own.''

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pelea tes JOSEPH KEMP TUNIS Mr. Tunis was born in 1906 in Baltimore, Maryland. He married Celestia Fuller in 1934. He received his B.S. degree from Western Carolina Teachers College in 1934 and taught school for six years after graduating. Completing his Seminary work-in the fall quarter, he entered the Louisiana Methodist Conference. My heart sought sanctification, but refused to lay aside all the weight of sin. Then came September l0th, !945, when | could no longer carry the weight and serve Jesus. | promised Him | would leave my weight if He'd sanctify my heart. | left my weight. He became my Sanctifier. PAUL EDWARD WARTENBE Paul was born August 30, 1901, the son of godly parents. His previous schooling included graduation from Asbury College and a master's degree in theology from Marion College. He took graduate study in political science and law at the University of Missouri and George Washington University. Paul is a veteran of World War Il. | was saved at the age of 15, under Paul Rader in St. Louis. Later at Asbury College, | was reclaimed and | felt a quiet, sweet peace slip into my soul. To date, | am conscious of His abiding presence. God's intention for my life is now my intention.’ MARJORIE ROSE JOHNSON | Marj was born on a farm in Winnebago, Nebraska. She received her B.A. degree cum laude from Wayne State Teachers College in 1942. For one year she was a teacher of mathematics in a high school in lowa. During the summer months she has been dean of girls at Crystal Lake Bible Conference in Nebraska. Years | spent in ‘vanity and pride’ trying to satisfy my selfish desires, until—one day, | longed for Jesus and His love. He saved me and gave my life new meaning. | am praising God for the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit and the deep joy and peace within my heart.