Cornerstone University - KUMI ORI Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

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ELSA KNUDSEN Washington Avenue Baptist Church, Ludington, Mich. But thanks be to God, which giveth os the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovoble, always abounding in the work of the Lord, foraimuc j as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. —I Corinthians 15.57,58 Troubles? Trials? Yes, there have been times when I have found myself in the deep valleys, but then Christ is so much more precious when He leads me again to the mountain top. I thank God for the joy and peace which are always mine through the Lord Jesus Christ. BETTY KOLKMAN Wealthy Street Baptist Church, Grand Rapids, Mich. Faithful is He that colleth you, who also will do it. — Thessalonians 5:24 How I praise the Lord for my salvation! I know that it was in His will and plan for my life that I should come here to Baptist Bible Institute to study His Word and prepare myself for whatever field of labor He may want me. I shall never forget the blessed fellowship I have had here. I also have and claim God's promise that He will not forget me. BARBARA LEE NORTON Immanuel Baptist Church, Grown, Mich, Jrust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine awn understanding. In oil thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths. —Proverbs 3:5, 6 believe that the past two years at Baptist Bible Institute have been the most helpful, profitable, and joyous years in my fife, I, too, have found Christ to be nearer and dearer than anything to me, and I thank God that by His grace we can be conquerors. My desire now is to do and to be what Christ expects of me. IRENE PITCHFORD Bethel Baptist Church, Kalamazoo, Mich. I w {( go ft the strength of the Lord God. t will make mention of Thy righteousness, even of Thine only. —Psalm 71:16 It has been almost three years since I left '‘Egypt and joyfully started on my pilgrimage for the land of promise. The way ahead was an intricate ma e, and where to turn knew not. Then the Lord opened unfo me the Book of In- structions” and commanded, “Sit ye down and learn of Me. J thank God for this school where I have had the privilege of sitting down and learning of an exalted Christ. 27 And ye shall bo witnesses unto me . . • unto the uttermost part of tho earth.—Acts 1:8

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EDITH ELAINE G1RNUS First Baptist Church, Kewanna, Ind. The Lord is my strength and my shield, my heart trusted in Him, and I am helped therefore rny heart greatly rejolcathj and with my song will I praise Him. —Psalm 28:7 l am but a sinner saved by grace. I spent many years out- side the Lamb’s fold. God spoke to my heart, showing me my soul’s deepest need, the Lord Jesus Christ. I am deeply thank- ful for His saving and keeping power, and for the way He has led me to school. I praise Him for the trials and tempta- tions, yea, victories that I have had in Him. I am looking to Him to lead me into His great harvest field. ELAINE ELIZABETH HENRY Washington Avenue Baptist Church, Ludington, Mich. trust in the lord with all Ihinc heart, ond lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy poths. —Proverbs 3.5,6 I had planned to attend another Bible school, but the Lord led me here to Baptist Bible Institute. The past three years spent here in training have been the best three years in my life. It has been wonderful to see the Lord's hand leading me along. He has taught me many things from His Word and from everyday experiences. 5HIRLEY L. KING Wafersmeef Baptist Church, Watersmeet, Mich. Ai for God, His way is perfect. the Word of ihe Lord is tried. He is a buckler to all those that trust in Him. —Psalm 18:30 I praise the Lord for the wonderful way He has led in my life and for the way He directed me to come here to study His Word. There have been problems, yet the victories were always glorious and the blessings more than i could ever number. JEAN KNOTTNERUS Grand Rapids, Mich. Delight thyself also in the Lord; and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the Lord, trust also in Him; and He shall bring it to pass. —Psalm 37:4-5 ! truly praise the Lord for such a. -cjreat salvation. I thank Him for sending me to the Baptist Bible Institute, for I have received many blessings since I have been here. I praise Him for His love for me. My prayer is that my life might be a beautiful life for Him. This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.—Acts 2:32 26

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MARY LOU RATHBUN First Baptist Church, Weston, Mich, Trust in ».'»« Lord wiih oil thin» heart; and lean «of unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths. —Proverb 3.5,6 I am happy that the Lord Jesus Christ died and rose again that I, a sinner, might be saved. I have joy and peace in my heart because my trust is in the Lord. He has guided my life in the past, and I know that He will lead me in the future. I am looking forward to further blessing as I wait upon the Lord to know His will for my life. CLETIS SCOTT Shepardsville New Testament Church, Shepardsville, Ind. Delight thyself abo in the Lord, and Ho shall give the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust ciso in Him; and He shall bring it to pass. - Psalm 37.4,5 I praise God for saving me and calling me into His service. I know that 1 am unworthy of such love, but I rejoice in knowing that Jesus loved me ond gave Himself for me. My desire is to follow the Lord Jesus Chrisl daily and live a life pleasing to Him. EVELYN J. SMITH Climax Baptist Church, Climax, Mich. Woit on the Lord: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I soy, on the Lord. —Psalm 27:14 I thank the Lord Jesus Christ for His saving grace and for saving me in my youth. He is ever my shield and divine helper. I have praise and thankfulness in my heart for all that He means to me and everything He has done for me. Because I love Him, I always want to be in the center of His will and Jive completely for Him, ELNORA MAE STADT Berean Baptist Church, Grand Rapids, Mich, ) press toward tho mark for the prize of the high calling of Cod in Christ Jesus —Philippions 3:14 “Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable gift.1' (II Cor. 9:15) How I praise the Lord for saving me while still a young child. The Lord truly has been leading in my life. I am so happy that the Lord led me to Baptist Bible Institute. Truly these have been the happiest two years in my life. I am looking forward to presenting the gospei of Jesus Christ on the mission field in God’s own appointed time. Sr I do send thee unto them; and thou shaft say unto them, Thus saith tho Lord God.—fzeklel 2:4 28