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

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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

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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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MRS. PEGGY TINKER Immanuel Baptist Church, Grand Rapids, Mich. For the love of Christ constralnoth us; because we fhus judgo, that if One died for oil, then were all dead: And that He died for alt, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto Him which died for them, and rose again. —fl Corinthians 5:74,15 How I thank and praise the Lord for His wonderful love and mercy to on undeserving sinner such as I. f deeply appreciate the privilege God has given me of attending this school, for through it He has taught me many precious truths. His strength has seen me through and J owe all to Him. TREVA JEAN WORDEN First Baptist Church, Mishawaka, Irtd. Sho me thy ways, O tore , teach me Thy paths. Lead me in Thy truth, end teach me: for Thou art the God of my salva- tion,- on Thee do I wait all the day. —Psolm 25:4, 5 I truly praise the Lord for allowing me to come to a school such as this, and for the blessing it is to me each day I am here. My prayer is that His name might be glorified through me in all things, and that I might go where He leads me. Mill)CENT YOUNG First Baptist Church, Williamston, Mich. But they that wait upon the lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles, they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint —Isaiah 40:31 How I praise my Lord for these two years in Bible school. I have learned many things about God’s Word, but most of all the Lord Jesus Christ has become more precious to me. My life is in God’s hands. I am trusting and waiting on Him, for I know He has a perfect plan for my life. These two years we have spent in Bible school together hove been filled with hard work, but we have enjoyed it and have learned many prac- tical lessons. We are happy that the Lord gave us this time together in preparation for Hi service. Now we are looking forward to His leading each one of us into the place which He has for us. 29 If they have persecuted Me, thoy will also persecute you.—John 15:20