Andrews University - Cardinal Yearbook (Berrien Springs, MI)

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Radio ERHAPS there is no greater anomaly than that at a time when educa- tional facilities tower higher than ever before in the history of man, and when scientific discovery and invention have given to this generation ad- vantages never before dreamed of, that there should be such a decline in things deeply spiritual. As the seer of old with prophetic vision saw the dark- ness which should cover the earth and the gross darkness which should enwrap the hearts of men, he gave to God's children the clarion call to arise and shine. In response to this divinely sent commission, the Radio Lighthouse, XYEMC, has completed eight years of service. sending out its beams of Gospel light and endeavoring to guide men to a haven of eternal surety. Reflecting the emanations of that True Light and under the directions of the great Master Pilot. the one great purpose of XVEMC is to bring lost and straying mariners to the Port of superlative joy. Now the good news comes that the past year has been the most encouraging in the history of the station. judging by the records of people brought to a knowl- edge of the last message and many led into direct connection with the closing work. XVithout doubt, the most popular feature in the work of the Radio Lighthouse is the Beacon Light hour at 7 :3O A. M. A call to prayer is sent out from the organ chimes, followed by an organ recital which in the main is composed of the old sweet hymns that stir the heart and recall memories of bygone days. After this comes a message of hope and cheer in Christ, and the hundreds of responses received at the station witness to the power and comfort of the sacred lVord. lPagc Sixty-sixl

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Women's Physical Education E M. C. believes in the development of the physical as well as the spiritual 0 and mental powers. To achieve this objective a course in Physical Edu- cation for women is offered, consisting of a daily supervised class period in which are emphasized various forms of exercise, good posture, and correct breathing, supplemented by health lectures and outdoor hikes. Such training develops and nts the college girl, not only for her duties while at school, but also for her future life. Men's Physical Education HE Physical Education course for men has been established on the in- struction which was given to the denomination in regard to health standards. Every phase of the training is given with the aim. of encouraging correct habits and a proper appreciation of that wonderful heritage-glowing health. Thus, with strengthened bodies, students are better fitted for the duties that confront them. lPage Sixty-fivefl 0110

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A season of sacred hymn singing, vividly in contrast to so much of the music broadcast, calls forth multitudes of commendatory letters. The Radio Lighthouse male quartette, the mixed quartette, and a number of vocal soloists give faithful service in sustaining the interest and reputation of WEMC. Afternoon Bible studies and a weekly question box supplement the spiritual Work of the station. Each Sunday a chapel service is conducted in the fore- noon, and in the afternoon one of the most popular religious features of the weekly routine is a general discussion under the title of the Round Table, which, in the form of a dialogue, emphasizes the vital truths for which the station stands. A popular part of the daily program is the children's hour. Instead of the popular fairy tales and the grotesquely impossible being given to the child mind, an effort is made to inspire them to the noble, true, and good by the use of many Wholesome stories of deep moral tone. Tales from the Book of Life and songs of purity and love are substituted for the musical trash and nonsense so often heard. A very gladsome response to the efforts is seen in some fifteen hundred Light House Keepers who belong to a childrens club fostered by the station. All of the members of the Light House Keepers' Club pledge themselves to live up to the standard of XVEMC. That the work of the station may be crystallized takes no small amount of follow-up work to carry it on, and a very happy fruitage is seen and is constantly increasing. The technical standard of YVEMC has reached a very high level, placing the station in the front rank as a broadcasting center. and no small credit is due to the engineering department. The managing staff of XVEMC wishes to take this opportunity to express its thanks and appreciation to those of the faculty, who together with many students and friends, have given an active support to the exacting work of the station. This co-operation has made YVEMC the instrumentality for good that it has grown to be. lPage Sixty-sevenl