Asbury Theological Seminary - Seminarian Yearbook (Wilmore, KY)

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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.

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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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A charge to keep | have, A God to glorify, A never-dying soul to save, And fit it for the sky. raduates CHARLES L. BLANCHARD Charles came from Chautauqua County, New York. He taught in a country school one year in New York. He graduated from Asbury College in 1926 and attended Seminary in 1927-28. Since September, 1928. he has been a mountain missionary teacher in Zion's Hill Mission. “The Lord found me as a lad of 19 years of age, a stranger 10 grace without knowledge that one could ever know he is saved. The following summer (1922) | found light on holiness when three Asbury boys held a tent meeting at Ashville, New York. Since | have trusted, His grace has been sufficient.’ FRANKLIN DAVIS BORLAND, JR. Pete came from Bob Jones College to Asbury College where he received the A.B. degree in 1943. He was a member of one of our finest quartets and is well known for his singing of the gospel. Dur- ing the past year he has been a member of the Ohio Methodist Con- ference. Pete plans to enter the field of evangelistic song leading. For a practical workable Gospel that presents a Christ who is able to unquestionably solve the perplexities and problems of this troubled life | am most thankful. For the reality of Christ in the hearts and lives of men everywhere, offering positive proof that ‘He Lives,’ | am deeply grateful.’ Not pictured: VIRGINIA HULME To serve the present age, My calling to fulfill; O may it all my powers engage To do my Master's will!