Cincinnati Bible Seminary - Nautilus Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

Page 29 text:

The Payne Sisters present special music. Gladys Payne Crouch leads the song service. The Gospel is the Power of God unto Salva' tion. was the theme chosen for the Conference on Evangelism. This conference aided in the preparaf tion of the student hody and the host of graduates, ministers. and friends of the Seminary for a more effective evangelistic program. Each year the Seminary sponsors the Conference on Evangelism which is held in the Taft Audif torium. A theme is chosen which will prepare Christians for more efficient work in the kingdom. The conference opens on Tuesday night. with all' day sessions on VVednesday and Thursday, and closes on Thursday evening. Long months of prayer and anxiety concerning the imprisonment of J. Russell Mimrse were cli' maxed hy the record attendance on the opening night of the conference. As Mr. lvlorse spoke, many eyes were filled with tears as each one realf ized the power of God working today. Realizing that prayer is of vital importance in the preparation for evangelism. each session was opened with a Hfteen minute prayer service. folf lowed hy songs led hy Hazel and Gladys Payne Crouch. The morning forums and the afternoon panel discussions hrought helpful instruction conf eerning practical prohlems. This informal procedf ure has created great interest. Daytime sermons were delivered on the Promises Commands and VVarnings of the Gospel. The evening sermons were delivered hy Harvey Bream. Jr., and XVilliam E. Sweeney on the suhf jects L'The Power of the Cross and The Power of the Resurrection. The conference was climaxed hy the singing of the Seminary's Concert Choir under the direction of Professor NVhitman. and a demonstration of the preparation of the student hody for various fields of service, The Promotional Director, Nohle Trihhle, was responsihle for this demonstration. This outstanding event was beneficial to our pref paration. 'Qi

Page 28 text:

:if if U3 fix' , Russell Mmwrse E keynotes the Conference wwfi- - ., ia 1 Qlze gonkrence on van e irirn Truly. all hearts were thrilled as Russell Mcbrse gave the open' ing address on the theme of the conference, The Gospel Is the Power of Cod unto Salvation. As Brother Morse told of mock trials, physical torture, and meager rations. culminating in extreme mental insecurity and torture, the listeners were made to relive with him his experience. The mem' ory of his fifteen months' confinement without Gods Wimrd, hrought ahout a plea to memorize the Scripture while the privilege yet remains. Knowing the power of God in the lives of men, Brother Mmnrse and his wife are preparing to return to Lisufland where they have heen serving the Lord for many years, '24

Page 30 text:

2 One of the privileges atforded Seminary students is that of attending chapel. On Tuesday and Thursday of eaeh week they have the opportunity to worship. Through prayer, singing praises to God, and hearing the messages from Gods Wmird, they gain spiritual strength. Here they can pour out their hearts to God and can prepare themselves for worship. They are ahle to praise the only true God, to worship Him in spirit and in truth: they are ahle to express their joy and hope in the Gospel. They also have the opportunity to hear many speakers already on the field. It is inspiring and encouraging to hear of their experiences in their lahors for the Lord. These services help the students attain a greater zeal for the work for which they are pref paringf-that of carrying the Gospel of Christ to the whole world.