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

Text from Pages 1 - 102 of the 1957 volume:

Hello, ft Would you like to visit the Grand Rapids Baptist Theological Seminary and Bible Institute? Well, we are pleased that you arc interested. We want you to know more about what God is doing here. I’m George. The 1957 year book staff has asked me to show you the school, so just turn the page, please, and we’ll begin. . . .The student of the Bible is, in a measure, un- like other students. Having felt the call of God, men and women who are established in life and sometimes well on the road to success leave various backgrounds. From the farm, the fac- tory, the store, the desk, the battlefield, the pulpit, the bedside, and even from the verge of death come the young and the old, the married and the single for the purpose of preparing themselves for the service of God. Through the Seminary, the Five-Year Theological course, the music, missions, Christian education and general Bible courses of the Bible Institute and the Evening School, these young men and women are trained individually and collectively in the Word of God, thus developing a Bible-centered and Spirit-Controlled philosophy of life. The student body of 1956-1957 is introduced in the following pages. . . 2 Graduates Seminary PAUL W. AA11DSMA Lansing, Michigan Pastor, Faith Baptist, Lansing Gal. 2:20 JOHN HOSIER Sharon, Connecticut North East Baptist Psalm 39:7 WAYNE K. ANDERSON Essex, Iowa Evangelical Mission Covenant Psalm 37:5 DAVID SOMMER Petoskey, Michigan Parr Memorial Baptist Psalm 37:5 REID P. MJNICH May ville, New York Bethel Baptist Phil. 1:20 EDGAR TWEDT Johnstown, Pennsylvania Pastor, Faith Baptist, Grand Rapid Psalm 119:9 4 OfficerstPres., Wayne Anderson; Vice-Pres., John Hosier; Sec.- Treas., William Stoner. WILLIAM J. STONER Grand Rapids, Michigan Wealthy Street Baptist John.15:16 MILTON H. UBBINK Grand Rapids, Michigan Wealthy Street Baptist Psalm 37:4,5 JOHN VENLET Grand Rapids, Michigan Calvary Baptist Psalm 32:8 DONALD WALKER Grand Rapids, Michigan Sparta Baptist Heb. 13:5,6 BRUCE W. YOUNG Saginaw, Michigan Grace Baptist Psalm 1:1 Camera Shy: ROBERT G. WESSELL Grand Rapids, Michigan Wealthy Street Baptist Prov. 3:5,6 5 Bible Institute General Bible Course RONALD BIDDINGER Napoleon, Michigan First Baptist Church Psalm 86:11-13 NELSON DUNCAN Carp Lake, Michigan Victory Baptist II Chron 20:15b MRS. DAVID GARDNER Traverse City, Michigan Emmanuel Baptist Psalm 18:30 JOSEPH GERVAS1 Flint, Michigan Gracelawn Baptist Isaiah 40:31 JOAN ULLERV Kingsbury, Indiana Baptist Missionary, Laporte Psalm 19:14 JOHN D. WINTERS Grand Rapids, Michigan Wealthy Street Baptist Romans 11:33 Christian Education Course Officers: Pres., Joseph Gervasi: Vice-Pres., Nelson Duncan; Sec.- Treas., Emma Jane Sickler EVELYN M. GARDNER Columbus, Ohio Glen Park Baptist I Sam. 12:24 CATHERINE GUTHRIE Mt. Pleasant, Michigan First Baptist Church II Cor. 5:17 ELEANOR LHMATTA Lake Linden, Michigan Bethany Baptist Nahum 1:7 JANICE ANNETTE NOOM Comstock Park, Michigan Alpine Emmanuel Baptist Psalm 19:14 MARGARET REYNOLDS Boonville, Indiana Calvary Baptist Phil. 1:6 7 Missions Course BARBARA BIRMAN Rockford, Michigan First Baptist Church Psalm 28:7 MRS. HER WIN SCHELTEMA Alto, Michigan Wealthy Street Baptist Joshua 1:9 Music Course FREDRIC A. CARLSON Grand Rapids, Michigan Fairmount Baptist Zech. 4:6 GORDON DURAM Muskegon, Michigan Calvary Baptist Isaiah 53:5,6 S Evening School ALLENE ALLEN East Leonard Baptist Grand Rapids, Michigan I Samuel 12:24 WILLIAM BMCKEY, JR. Berean Baptist Grand Rapids, Michigan John 15:16 CLAIR PURCEY Rockford Baptist Rockford, Michigan 1 John 3:1 MRS JOHN VENLET Grand Rapids, Michigan Calvary Baptist Psalm 19 = 14 Camera Shy: MRS HARVEY HAMMOND Grand Rapids, Michigan Berean Baptist Prov. 3:5.6 PHILLIP LAVEN Grand Rapids, Michigan Godwin Baptist Psalm 145=3 9 Underclassmen Senior Undergraduates Seminary Douglas Gray Harvey Hammond Gary Hanson Jack Jennex Lyman Simpson John Warren Camera shy: Robert Rowland Bible Institute Don Curtis Ed Knauss Irene Higley Emma Jane Sickler Mrs. Allen Stebbins Carol Swanson 10 Camera Shy: Mrs. Larry Botruff Classes Semina Juniors Howard Bolthouse Sec.-Treas. David Gardner Vice-Pres. Leon McBride James Parsons Marvin Plumhoff Ronald Priddy James Reese Pres. Middlers Charles Wood Herwin Scheltema Camera shy: Duane Kepner Donald Worch Special Richard Gilaspy Camera Shy: 11 Duane Reahm George Berends Five Year Theological Course Fourth Year John Adriance Roger Foust John Isaacson Sec.-Treas. Richard Johnson Charles Reed Warren Proud Harold Rittenhouse Vice-Pres. John Worth Glenn Sjoerdsma 12 Camera shy: Charles Brace Third Year William Bastow Joseph Curtis Pres. Thomas Early Don Eckbart David Hayes Robert Holmes Donald Laven Sec.-Treas. Richard Martin Fred Perry Vice-Pres. Robert Richardson Allen Stebbins Floyd Wooden Camera Shy: Ben Chapman 13 Second Year 14 Fred Cousino Vice-Pres. John Dantuma, Jr. Thomas Dolph Lloyd Early B. Dan Helton Karl Pike Torn Robinson Fred Sanford John VandenAkker Special Fred Tasker Pres. Camera Shy: James B arker Tad Jameson First Year Charles Alber Leighton Allen Ray Curry, Jr, David Durning Barry Grahl Pres. Harold Green Robert Grove Freeman Koetsier Gordon Heath Vioe-Pres. James Hirdes Kenneth Harger Jerry Palma Sheldon Peck Sec.-Treas. Robert Ralph Gaylord Shaffer Students Ralph VanderWerf Donald Veldt Mabel Post Second Year Harriet Banks Charlotte Be Vier Hi chard Briningstool Pres. Irene Bronkeraa James Carmichael Blythe Carver Nelson Crowell Mary Lee Gillette Elaine Farquhi Sandra Hales William Heydens Marilyn Hulth Geraldine Jacoby Sec.-Treas. Cora Lee Jameson Beatrice Jenkins Ruth Jones 16 Michael Korpak Mrs. Michael Korpak Paul Matthews Hazel McAllister James Moore James Morris Virgil Redmond ale Schatz Betty Jane Schultz Ruth Strombeck Robert Truman Dorothy Welter Arthur Wimer Special students: Carol Baker Mrs. George Berends Mrs. Chet Scheltema iraera Shy: Larry Botruff Vice-Pres. John Ott Maodne Reed 17 First Year Susannah. Ackerman Loralee Anderson Caro) Baur Karol Ra.e Berbow Duane Block Vice-Pres. Joyce Campbell Cecil Crummel Pres. Barbara Davis Claude De Zwaan Diane Grahl Betty Guthrie Gordon Hale Mary E. Harrison Marjorie Henderson Wilma Herman Jeannette Howes 18 Stuart Isenboff Joyce Lanz Calvin Miller, Jr. Connie Parsons Sec.-Treas. Kay Parsons Karen Pearson Jeannette Ray Donna Rexford [Marcia Schmidt Margaret Silver Kenneth Smith Phyllis Stange Richard Thomas David Taylor Sen Troyer Mary Jeanne VandenHeuvel Marilyn Van Kuiken Marlene Zandstra 19 Camera Shy: l.yall Shepard Evening School Sally Allen Shirley Allen Gordon Brainard Theresa Brainard Delilah Burkley Evelyn Campbell J Christine Carlson Gordon Cheyne Clara Cleveland Minnie Cole Virginia Cousino Myrtle De Brec Carolyn De Haan Barbara French Hazel Hall Genevive Harrison Helen Hoogerland Norman House Merton Hulce Avline Jennex Ilene Johnson Robert Johnson Julia Karr Matt Kaurala Robert Kimber Mabel Klever Lucille Knauss Marilyn Kriekaard Jean Larson Marge Leaf Warjorie Losinger Mary Ann Neibarger Phyllis Nuttall Ruth Patterson Joseph Preston Joyce Proud Carolyn Savage Betty Simpson Jessie Slater Leroy Slater Elizabeth Smith Betty Stewart Phyliss Ten Brink Mary Ann Sommer Jean IVielhouwer Mary Van Loozenoord Hazel Todd Marjorie Wood . . . The choice teaching staff of the Evening School makes the study of God’s Word a real pleasure as well as a privilege. In addition to the regular staff, Mr. Elmer Nicholas, our school librarian, is also teaching evening classes in Book Study and Guide to Bible Study. ‘Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in Him; and He shall bring it to pass.” This verse, Psalm 37:5, is a favorite of Mr. Nicholas. A native of Missouri, he received his B.A. from Baker University, his B.D. from Garrett Biblical Institute, and his M.A. from Northwestern University. He has also studied at the Moody Bible Institute, Yale University, University of Michigan, Ferris Institute and Western Michigan College. Mr. Nicholas has had wide and varied experiences, including work in the field of journalism where he was employed by the Union Gospel Press and the “Evangelical Christian”. He is an ac- complished linguist, handling twelve languages. . . 23 -.The administration has the task of making important decisions concerning the school. They have the duties of raising and appor- tioning finances and directing the various phases of an educational system. In addition to these tasks they make a home for the student away from home. . . 24 The President “Laborers together with God !” What an exciting designation! What a privileged occupation! Yet infinite wisdom has planned and perfect grace has permitted us to be associated with God Himself in the accomplishment of His program on earth. We have been made part of the divine-human co- operative enterprise for our day and age. God is working in our world, and we are in partnership with Him. Such a relationship obviously bestows great honor. While others may rise in the ranks of distinction because they are involved in some great human undertaking, we who have been chosen to work with the Lord God of Heaven have thereby attained a much more en- viable position. No earthly monarch occupies the place of prestige which the lowliest servant of the King of kings enjoys. But responsibilities accompany such advantages. God's co- laborers are to make sure that, in everything they attempt, they are doing His work and not thoir own. They face the necessity of trans- acting His business in the best possible way, avoiding careless and s lipshod methods as being utterly unworthy of the One with whom they are in partnership. They must never forget that God’s interests are jjji vastly more important than theirs. Yet this arrangement assures us success. Although present re- sults may sometimes dishearten, God’s working with us means that, in the long view of eternity, we cannot fail. In the end He will be seen triumphant, and those who share His work now will share His glory then. My prayer for all members of our school “family” is that all of us may unreservedly put ourselves at the disposal of the Lord, to work in conjunction with Him. 26 The Executive Council The average student knows very little about this important part of the administration. Yet the Executive Council determines all policies of the school and as such serves as its very backbone. Members of this group are elected at the annual meeting of the Grand Rapids Association of Regular Baptists to serve for three- year terms. Once a month the Council pushes through the bulk of problems and details that accumulate from an educational system. In addition to maintaining high standards and making teaching appointments, the Council controls all fiscal matters. Present needs and demands do not completely fill up the agenda. There must also be the long-range planning. This is an important part of the work of the Executive Council as it lays the historical framework of the school. . . Rev. Robert G. Dice, J. Eugene Wright (treasurer), Leonard McPheters, John J. DeVries, William R. Balbach, Frank H. Gordon (secretary), Dr. W. Wilbert Welch (chairman), Rev. J. Edward Hakes (seminary president), Harold H. Hess, Rev. George Adams, Rev. Henry Berends, Rev. N. A. Wiens, Dr. Howard A. Keithley (vice-chairman). J. Edward Hakes, A.B., B.D. President Boy J. Wiarda, A.B., M.D. Floyd C. Peterson Lorence Asman, B.A. Robert J. Hughes, A.T.C.M., L.T.C.L. Margaret Carpenter, B.S., M.R.I 28 Jonathan L. Sterkenburg, D.D.S. Warren H. Faber, A.B., Th.B., Th.M. Victor Matthews, A.B., B.D. Sheldon B. Quineer, D.D. L. Bert Frye, B.S. in Eng., B.D. Joseph G. Balbach, B.M.E., B.D. ■ John Wilson, A.B.', B.D. Leon J. Wood, A.B., Th.B., Th.M. Elmer H. Nicholas, A.B., B.D., M.A. Dean of Education 29 Dean of Men Dean of Women Professor Matthews With an understanding heart and a gentle firmness, the Dean of Men earns the respect of those with whom he associates. Office Mrs. Victor Matthews Registrar and Miss Leona Wyckoff Secretary and Evening School Registrar In spite of continual interrup- tions, the office personnel daily push through huge amounts of necessary duty and detail. Professor Carpenter Among her many complex duties, the Dean of Women is always ready to listen to the problems of a modern-day student. Kitchen Maintenance Mrs. Gordon Millard and Mrs. Maurice Wier Their home-cooked food served family style is consumed with gusto. Richard Sterkenburg, Robert Rowland, and Sheldon Peck Keeping the school in perfect order is the task of the faithful janitors. Dormitory Parents Mr. and Mrs. Fordyce Hough Students away from home are in- debted much to the wise and understanding counsel of the “Dorm Parents”. Library Professor Elmer H. Nicholas To the librarian the student body give thanks for his readiness to help in their quest for knowledge. Student Counselor . . -The relationship of student and teacher is many sided.. The teacher is instructor, example, friend and counselor. Because learning at any level is a discipline, conflict is bound to arise. This is noted in such problems as close schedules, course requirements, financial troubles, and spiritual questions. In these situations the kindly patience and unfailing courtesy of sound counsel are needed. The students are grateful for instructors who are interested not only in academic problems, but also in their spiritual and per- sonal well-being, - - Professor Wilson . Most students enrolled at BTS and BBI have come primarily to study. Curric- ulae for the various courses have been developed in quality to allow earnest stu- dents to pursue their goal. Students who at first do not possess a great amount of enthusiasm for study soon find them- selves gripped by the Word of God as its truths are made clear to them. Students are encouraged to learn through the assignment of numerous re- search papers and exegesis papers. In this way, it is intended that when a stu- dent graduates and leaves the influence of imposed discipline, he will have de- veloped a strong self-discipline that will enable him to study in his ministry in a thorough and fruitful way. This phase of school life is presented by the unfolding of a typical term paper in the following pages. . . The assignment is given. “No papers will be accepted after the twenty-first.” A vast amount of research is re- quired to understand the subject. Hours of diligent study are spent seeking information and organ- izing the material. The result is handed in just.in time, because another paper is due in a few more weeks. . Although students study under the best of teachers, they will never develop spiritually until they “abide in Christ”. For most of them, this training period is also a period of trial through which God wants them to pass and come out as “pure gold”. In the following section, several young people describe the various spiritual activities in which they engage while in training for the Lord’s work. . . 36 Dorothy Welter describes the value of private devotions in her life, . . . The Lord has blessed my life in many ways since I have become one of His Children. Private devotions have been one of the greatest of these blessings. Through private talks with Him and hearing Him speak to me from the Bible I have grown to know and love Him more than when He first touched my life. I realize more and more the importance of my quiet times as I see how the Lord works in my life through them. Many problems have come up during the school year that could be taken care of only by private prayer and Bible study. Group devotions have been a source of strength to dorm- itory residents, as described by Richard Briningstool, . .. ‘Trust in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him’, is the prayer of the dormitory men as they meet in their prayer groups. There are many problems of learning to live together which stem from normal human relationships. Roommates learn patience to endure the little faults of each other, but the learning comes only by the help of God. It is necessary that each life be committed to the Lord day by day and hour by hour, for the only way that dif- ficulties and tensions are dissolved is to maintain private devotions and group prayer. ‘Trust in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him.’ Here is what attendance in one of the prayer bands has meant to Harold Rittenhouse, . .. Praise God for the opportunity of attending the Far East Mis- sionary Prayer Band. Several blessings have been mine because of this opportunity. My prayer life has been strengthened: I have gained an understanding of the missionaries and their problems which helps me to pray more earnestly and effectively for them; through this prayer time, the Lord has stirred my interest in mis- sions in the far eastern part of the world to the extent that my wife and I feel that perhaps the Lord is calling us to some work in that area; as we have received letters from missionaries telling how God has answered our prayers, Ihavcfelta deep sense of gratifica- tion to know that I have had apart in the work of God. These bless- ings will remain for eternity, for when I meet in Heaven those mis- sionaries whom I helped to support with my prayers, they will intro- duce me to some saints who came to Christ as a result of their min- istry and someone's prayers. Yes, it has been worth the small effort expended getting to school a little early on Thursday mornings to pray for missionaries in the Far East. Jimmy Moore looks forward to Chapel time each day, . . The praise and testimony chapel services of the past year have brought me real blessing. The reason dies in the experience that I had with the Lord seven years ago. Until the year 1950, my life was full of hatred toward the church and anything connected with it. Above everything else, I disliked the hymns of praise. Whenever I heard one I would curse. Then one night in 1950 the Lord replaced the hatred with a song that rings in my heart. The hymns of praise that we sing in the chapel services constantly remind me that the songs I once hated and cursed I now sing and love. and Lyall Shepard has found a local church to be a blessing to him. The local church is the central factor in my service to the Lord. I feel that the best way to serve God faith- fully is to be in His house at every opportunity. Finding a spiritual, friendly, true-to-the-Word church in which I may serve God has been a blessing to me. The friendliness of God’s people has certainly been a help both to me and to my family. The thing that interests and amazes me the most is the fellowship of the young married people. They have invited us several times to their homes in the evening for fellowship and lunch, and they always seem glad to have us. This is a good Christian spirit toward those who are new in the church. It creates within me as a newcomer a desire to share in the fellowship. 41 .“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Fa- ther, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.M (Matt. 28:19, 20) Christ’s love for humanity did not cease with His death on the Cross. For three years He had been preparing eleven men for the purpose of manifesting His love to mankind after His departure. This com- mand to His disciples bears direct application to the church of Jesus Christ today. If the precious promises of God are to be claimed, His commands must be followed. Because of this, the ' Practical Work Department ’ plays an essential part in the training of God’s servants. A student receives a vast amount of formal knowl- edge which is of little value unless it has been put to use through the channels of practical work. This work gives the student experience in reaching those who are facing eternity without Christ. It offers ex- perience in establishing fellow Christians in a sincere walk with God by directing them in true worship. It also helps them to uphold a testimony that can be in- strumental in pointing others to the Lord and Saviour. Thus, this work serves not only the purpose of put- ting into practice that knowledge which has been gained, but it also serves to produce lasting 4 fruit for the Kingdom of God. . . 42 Students serve in Churches , . .Five Gospel Teams are actively present- ing God's Message by song and word... THE VOICES OF VICTORY, Irene Bronkema, James Reese, Diane Grahl, Emma Jane Sickler and Mary Jane Vanden Heuvel, pianist. THE AMBASSADORS OF GRACE, Ruth Strombeck, Mary Lee Gillette, Cora Leo Jameson, Wayne Anderson and Mrs. Wayne Anderson at the piano. THE HERALDS OF HOPE, Evelyn Gardner, Carol Baker, Marilyn Hulth, William Stoner and accom- panist, Mrs. William Stoner. THE SOLDIERS OF THE CROSS, Jack Lewis, Charles Reed, Jack Jennex, Gordon Duram and pian- ist, Mrs. Jack Jennex. THE COURIERS OF THE KING, Wilma Herman, Charles Albers, John Dantuma, David Hayes and Charles Wood. Joyce Campbell is the assistant teacher of a class at her home church. Charles Brace helps In the Baptist Church in Cedar Springs. Warren Proud is the Boys’ Brigade leader at Trinity Baptist Church. This student committee, supervised by the Practical Work Department, aids the smaller churches in the area by sending qualified men to supply their pulpits. Milton Ubbink, Wayne Anderson and Paul Aardsma. Robert Rowland Representing those of the student body who direct John Warren choirs and help with music in area churches is Allen Stebbins, Minister of Music in the Berlin Baptist Church, Marne, Michigan. 46 Some of the men hold student pastorates... John Worth has been preaching for several months at the Cowden Lake United Brethren Church. Paul Aardsma, Pastor of the Faith Baptist Church of Lansing. Edgar Twedt is Pastor of the Faith Baptist Church of Grand Rapids. Roger Foust was called to the McLean Memorial Bible Church at Bridgeton, Michigan, at the beginning of the year. 47 John Adriance, Student Pastor of the Watson Community Church. ., .“Christian literature is one of the most efficient and economical tools available to the missionary today. And it is becoming more and more indis- pensable. Today it is an absolute essential!”- from the Conservative Baptist. Because of this fact and the neglect of the printed page as a medium for the preaching of the Gospel, a tract club has been organized.. . A Tract Club Monthly Packet Robert Ralph distributing tracts. 48 Wonderful ___Those who cannot attend Church services are in greater spiritual need... Visiting shut-ins are Loralee Anderson., Sue Ackerman, Sandra Hales, Marjorie Henderson, Jeanette Wray, Duane Block, Lyle Shepard, Richard Briningetool and Donna Rexford. .. Students have a wonderful op- portunity at the two local rescue missions to present the Gospel to those who are not desired in local churches... Seward Bentz leads the Saturday Joyce Lanz and Irene Higley sing- night meetings at the Mel Trotter ing the Gospel, assisted by Lora- Branch Mission. lee Anderson. . Singing in the choir, serving on the student council, and working on the yearbook are a few of the activities which provide an op- portunity for participation in the various aspects of school life. From the women’s get-acquainted tea early in the fall to the school picnic late in the spring, plenty of opportunity for physical relaxa- tion and social life is provided... 50 SEATED; Professor Victor Matthews (Advisor), Joseph Gervasi, James Reese (Vice-President), Cecil Crummel, Fred Taskar (Secretary). STANDING: Richard Briningstool. Herwin Scheltema, Seward Benz, Barry Grab!, Wayne Anderson (President). Not pictured, Joe Curtis. Student Council “. . . Glory . . . and honor ... be unto our God.” Such is the endeavor of the Student Council as it seeks to fulfill its function of helping to make this institution all that God would have it to be. The Council is composed of the presidents of each of the classes in the Bible Institute, the Theological and the Seminary courses. To its charge is committed the oversight of student in- terests and the representation of the student voice before the ad- ministration. The duties of the Council are neither disciplinary nor academic but are intended to engender a joyful and purposeful uni- ty within the school family. 52 OFFICERS ARE, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. Harold Rittenhouse, Assistant Project Chairman; Mrs. Seward Benz, President; Mrs. Wilbert Dacthler, Project Chairman; Mrs, J. E. Hakes, Advisor; Mrs. Roger Foust, Secretary-Treasurer; and Mrs. William Stoner, Vice-President. Students’ Wives’ Fellowship The first Monday evening of each month during the school year is a time to which students’ wives look forward. It is the time for the Students’ Wives’ Fellowship, when the women get acquainted with one another, enjoy good programs, and help others. Interesting and profitable programs have included Mrs. D. O. Fuller, Miss Eleanor Tuinstra (a social worker at the Mel Trotter Mission), and a panel of faculty wives which discussed various church problems. Among special projects was the property Fund Project. Each member was given a bank in which to save small change for three months. At the end of that period the banks, containing a total of $125.00, were presented to President Ilakes to be used toward pur- chasing the new school property. The same type of enterprise was used to assist the Richard Sterkenburgs and the Glen Ozingas to prepare for the mission fields. 53 Alumni Association Executive Committee of the Alumni Association Rev. David E. Smith, President 144 Maplelawn, S.W.,Grand Rapids Mr. Fordyce Hough, Vice President 546 Wealthy, S.E., Grand Rapids Miss Ruth Johnson, Secretary and Treasurer 2205 Thirty-sixth Street, S.W., Grand Rapids Mrs. Fred Perry, Assistant Secretary 708 Coit, N.E., Grand Rapids Professor John Wilson, Faculty Advisor 1735 Walker, N.W., Grand Rapids 54 “. . . to promote the spiritual and material welfare of the School and to assure a continuing fellowship a- mong the graduates” is the constitutional purpose of this group of men and women who have graduated from the Grand Rapids Baptist Theological Seminary and Bible Institute. There are various ways in which alumni may do their part to promote the “spiritual and material wel- fare” of the School. So each year itis the responsibil- ity of the Executive Committee to make plans and de- cisions that will best facilitate that wonderful purpose. But, like any other program, it requires the work and cooperation of every member to bring to fruition the plans that are made. This year the Association has chosen a challenging project which will extend over a two-year period. Since the School has purchased land on which to erect its own facilities, it is the purpose of the Alumni Association to help pay for that land by its “Buy an Alumni Acre” Drive. Coin cards have been mailed to each member and it will require only twenty cents per week per member to go over the goal. That is a very small in- vestment to make, but it will pay large dividends in the growth and usefulness of the School. “Alumni Day” is another big undertaking for this year. It promises to be a memorable occasion for those who will be able to attend. Planned for the day of Com- mencement Exercises, May 28, it will feature mes- sages from Alumni members, much time for fellow- ship, and good food. Alumni in attendance will also be able to attend the graduation exercises of those who will be joining their ranks on that day. Also looking for a place in your heart and prayers is the “Echoes”. A bi-monthly paper, it will carry news of importance to the Association, changes of address of members, and articles designed to tie graduates’ hearts together in fellowship. It is hoped that this paper will help alumni to recall the days when burdens and blessings were blended into a won- derful schedule of work and play and that it will keep them interested in the work of the Lord in BTS and BBI. 55 Yearbook Staff Editor-in-chief, Fred Carlson Assistant Editor, Joe Curtis Faculty Advisor, Prof. Elmer H. Nicholas Business Manager, Marvin Plumhoff Staff Church Directory Editor, Tad Jameson Church Directory Staff Joan Ullery Don Eckhart Charlotte BeVier Advertising Salesmen Lloyd Early Fred Perry James Charmichal Glen Troyer Don Walker Ron Biddinger Robert Groves Art Editor, Carol Swanson Artists Emma Jane Sickler Blythe Carver John Dantuma James Morris Photography Editors, Seward Benz and Robert Wessell Photographers Bultman Studio Scheltema Studio David Gardner Jerry Palma Assistant, Sandra Hales Composing Editor, Maxine Reed Staff Diane Grahl Evelyn Gardner Gordon Duram Literary Editor, Fred Tasker Section Editors Students, Will Dachtler Evening School, Caroline Savage Administration, Wayne Anderson Spiritual Life, Barry Grahl Writers Jimmy Moore Dorothy Welter Harold Rittenhouse Richard Briningstool Lyal Shepard Practical Work, Richard Martin Participation, Tom Dolph and Don Laven Writers Mrs. Roger Foust Rev. David Smith Emma Jane Sickler James Reese Living, Charles Reed Student Directory, Carol Baker and Margaret Reynolds Secretary, Geraldine Jacoby 56 Choir “Praise ye the Lord: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; For it is pleas- ant; and praise is comely.” Psalm 147:1 There is a special blessing afforded to one associated with a choir in which each heart and voice is dedicated to God, The forty members of the choir meet twice each week in preparation for the annual spring concert tour and for the presentation of numerous concerts during the school year. Under the direction of Professor Joseph G. Balbach, the interpretation of each selection is such that it brings both the choir and the audience into contact with the reality of the message contained in the song. FOURTH ROW: C. Miller, R. Holmes, V. Redmond, C. Albers, R. Foust (president), G. Duram, A. Stebbins, S. Peck, K. Smith, F. Perry. THIRD ROW: R. Ralph, R. Wessell, J. Danluma, F. Sanford, D. Durning, C. Wood, R. Thomas. P. Matthews, D. Hayes,B. Chapman,C. Reed (vice-president). SECOND ROW: R. McCallister, M.L. Gillette, B. Davis, M. E. Harrison, E. J. Sickler (Secretary-treasurer), C. Baur, K. Pearson, I. Bronkema, L. Anderson, K. Stebbins. E. Gardner. FRONT ROW: Professor Joseph G. Balbach (Director), C. Parsons, C. Baker, B. Carver, C.L. Jameson, J. Ullery, M, Hulth, R. Strombeck (librarian), M. L. VanderHeuval, W. Her- man, D. Grahl (accompanist). Gordy Duram, Tom Dolph, Bob Holmes, Don Veldt, John Isaacson, Howie Bolthouse, Jim Hirdes, Cecil Crummel, Chuck Reed, Camera Shy: John Venlet, Jim Reese, Don Laven, Working Slowly Produces Fine Goods .. .The basketball team welcomed Professor John Wilson as the new coach for the 1956-57 season. Mr. Wilson took over the position after Bill Carmichael, the former coach, left for the mission field. Practice sessions, held at the Fountain School Gym, were soon under way. The coach’s practice schedule required hard work to pre- pare for the approaching season. .... The team began the season by engaging in instructive practice games with other teams in the City Recreation League. The team proved to be in good condition and claimed all three games in the beginning series. Although the men lacked the “spark” to get into the winning column, they evidenced growing strength in the following league games. The final results of the season were leveled win and loss columns.. - Helper Quincer, Captain Dolph, and Coach Wilson 58 Will It go in? What do you want? B. B. S. Game Inaugurates New Series .. .One of the highlights of the 1956-57 basketball season was the John- son City - B.T.S. game, the first in the history of the two schools. The Johnson City team showed wonderful Christian spirit and good sportsmanship during their stay in Grand Rapids. BTS was unable to break into the winning column while the visiting team exhibited high scoring ability combined with excellent defensive play. The invaders employed the “fast break” throughout the game as their productive offensive measure. Coach Wilson, using the secondary players sparingly, was unable to stop the experienced BBS men. This mid-season game at the Burton High Gym gave the team a 93 to 35 defeat... Rules, rules, rules!! Vivid reactions to the big game. 59 HHHhHE The Future Looks Brighter Standing: Irene Bolthouse, Captain Charlotte BeVier, Margaret Silver, Gerry Walcott, Coach Gordon Duram Kneeling; Pat Moeller, Connie Parsons, Beatrice Jenkins, Loralee Anderson The Women’s team, coached by Gordon Duram, worked hard to break into first place in the Women’s City Recreation League. The team merits high praise for its good sportsmanship in accord with Christian ideals. 60 Ping-Pong, Volleyball Generate Enthusiasm The activities at the school have been expanding in recent years. The traditional ping-pong games at the dormitory this year aroused a great deal of enthusiasm in the student body. Whenever there was a spare minute between studies, the contestants practiced a new serve or a new spin delivery. When tournament time began, everyone was polished and ready to meet his opponent. Bill Bastow and Don Veldt proved to be the best duet by winning the doubles tourney, and Cecil Crummel took high honors in the singles. Another outstanding event of the school year was the “pro” volley- ball game between the school faculty and the local Baptist ministers. Held just before the Johnson City basketball game, it formed the high spot of the evening for most of the fans. When these two teams took to the floor, the riot of the evening was underway. Although the pastors were able to win two out of the three acts, the faculty received a great deal of laughter and applause from the audience. 61 . The spirit which recognizes Christ as the Head of each home, the unseen Guest at every meal, and the silent Listener to all con- versation is the spirit which per- vades the every-day life of the student body. . . 62 LET’S GO ! ! ! C’mon boys, shine! All this in one day. . .week? Oh, no! Not this again! Can’t he dictate slower? 64 • A Dinner Dishes Devotions 65 Relief from the grind Might as well be comfortable Got much more to do? G6 The Church Directory is a new section in the pages of Kumi-Ori. In addition to sharing the financial burden, it represents a number of Baptist churches in the Michigan- Ohio-Indiana area and it directs the readers’ attention to places of worship when traveling . . . 68 BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH S. WESTNEDGE at LOVELL ST. KALAMAZOO, MICH. Phone FI 5-1259 Rev. N. A. Wiens, Pastor Samuel Meads, Assistant Bible School 9:45 Morning Worship I 1:00 Children's Churches I 1:00 Youth Meetings 5:45 Gospel Service 7:00 Nysery 9:45, 11:00 5:45 Mid-Week Praise Prayer Hour — Wed. 7:30 P. M. Showers of Blessing W.K.L.Z. Daily 9:15 A. M. Glen Park Baptist Church A Friendly Church For Friendly PeopJe Who Love the Word of God Forty-Second and Washington Gary, Ind. Phone 4-1945 James L. Gurley, Pastor 4227 Washington Phone 4-9877 WEEKLY CALENDAR SUNDAY Bible School ........................ , 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship .....................10:40 a.m. Baptist Training Union ............ s:|5 p.m. Evening Service ..................... 7:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY The Hour of Power ................. 7,-JQ p.m. Godwin Baptist Church 140 Maplelawn St., S.W. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN The friendly family church with a faithful to-the Word message DAVID E. SMITH, Pastor SUNDAY: 9:45 A M, Sunday Bible School 15:00 A.M. Morning Worship 5:45 P.M. Youth Hour 7:00 P.M, Evening Gospel Service WEDNESDAY: 7:30 P.M, Prayer and Praise When Traveling EAST — When Traveling WEST Always A Good Place To Stop First Baptist Church 276 Washington Ave. WELCOMES YOU Elyria. Ohio The Ohio Turnpike has an Exit in ELYRIA. U.S. 20 is within a block of our Church. • A FAMILY CHURCH with MANY YOUTH.' Pastor —- Robert J. Reynhout 70 ALWAYS A WARM WELCOME ! Emmanuel Baptist Church Grand at Waite Toledo, Ohio R. L. MATTHEWS K. L. ANDRUS Pastor Assistant SUNDAY SERVICES 10:00 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship 6:30 Youth Groups 7:30 Evening Service Midweek Prayer Hour—Thursday 7:30 On the Air Every Sunday Morning Northland Baptist Church 4056 Plainfield Ave., N.E. Grand Rapids, A4ichigan Phone: EM 1-7794 PASTOR - REV. HAROLD F. LEGANT SERVICES SUNDAY: 9:30 A.M. Bible School 10:45 A.M. . Worship Service 5:45 P.M. Young Peoples 7:00 P.M. Evening Service WEDNESDAY: 7:30 P.M. Mid-week Service A SMALL CHURCH with a LARGE VISION! A NEW CHURCH with an OLD GOSPEL! WEALTHY STREET BAPTIST WELCOMES YOU PASTOR, D. O. FULLER, D.D. SERVICES. Sunday Bible School 9:30 A.M. Classes for all Ages Morning Worship 11 :00 A.M. Evening Evangelistic 7:00 P.M. Hour of Power Wednesday 7:30 P.M. Prayer groups—Bible Study ,811 Wealthy St., S. E. Grand Rapids 6, Mich., U.S.A. Opportunities For Youth BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLES UNION Five Croups — One for Each Age ★ Jewels and Gems — Grades 1-3 ★ Junior grades 4-6 ★ Junior High grades 7-9 ★ High School grades 10-12 ★ Senior College and Business Age 5:45 P.M. EACH SUNDAY OPEN DOORS FOR SERViCE Senior Orchestra Junior Orchestra Young People's Choir Sky Pilots Pioneer Girls MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE CLASS Rev. Richard DeHaan, Teacher Congratulations to the Class of 1957 from Members and friends of the Grandview Park Baptist Church E. 32nd Cleveland Streets Des Moines 17, Iowa Pastor, Carl E. Elgena Director of Education, Ariyn Pritchett Director of Youth. Carol Barker Secretary, Norma Fahnestock ( First Baptist Church one block east, one block north of the traffic light) Williamston, Michigan Harold T. Reese. Pastor Sunday Serv ces: 10:00 Bible School 11:00 Morning Worship 6:30 Young People 7:30 Eveninq Worship Wednesday: 7:45 Hour of Prayer Visitors ere always welcome PARR MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH Michigan at Waukazoo Petoskey, Michigan Robert L. Titos, Pastor We preoch not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord SUNDAY SERVICES fomily Worship Hour WMBN ... 8:30 Bible School ....................... 10:00 Morning Worship .................... 11:00 Youth Fellowship ..................... 6:30 Evening Gospel Hour ................. 7:30 WEDNESDAY Mid-Week Prayer Fellowship ......... 7:30 Calvary Baptist Church 115 State Street WHITE CLOUD. MICHIGAN CHARLES R. JONES. Pastor Phone 3861 Leonard Heights Baptist Church JOHN FOSTER, Bible School Supt. 1273 Lamont. N.W. GRAND RAPIDS. MICHIGAN PASTOR—HAL STACK Sunday School .................... . 9:45 A.M. Worsh p Service . ..II :00 A.M. Jet Cadets Jr. Younq Pecp e and Senior Young People ............. 5:30 P.M. Evening Gospel Service ............. 7:90 P.M. Drive-in Services from May to September Church School ..........................10:00 A.M. Morning Worship .......... ............M :00 A.M. Junior Church .............................. 11:00 A.M. Nursery Open ............. ............ II :00 A.M. Young People's Meeting ... ... 6:30 P.M. Evening Worship ..... 7:30 P.M. Hour of Prayer (Wednesday) ............. 7:30 P.M. OFFERING TO ALL: FRIENDSHIP FELLOWSHIP FAITH A Friendly Church where Chris’t is Preached. 72 BAPTIST CHURCH JAY DeBOER, Pastor Res. Ph. WO 2-5644 Ch. Ph. WO 3-9191 Res. 136 North Union Church: 11 Adams at Capital, Baftie Creek, Michigan New Church Building: 400 North Avenue Woodward Avenue Baptist Church GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN South Belt-line at Woodward Ave., S.W. Church Tel. LE. 2-0906 Pastor's Tel. L£. 2-5923 FRANK M. THATCHER, Pastor 9:45 A.M. Bible School, Willard Doren, Supt. 10:50 A.M. Morning Worship 6:00 P.M. Youth Meetings 7:00 P.M. Evening Worship 7:45 P.M. Wednesday, Family Prayer Meeting You're Welcome at Woodward First Baptist Church Bear Lake, Michigan REV. JOHN BUSSEMA, Pastor Where you always hear the Gospel 10:00 A.M. Sunday School 11 :00 A.M. Morning Worship and Junior Church 6:30 P.M. Youth Fellowship 7:30 P.M. Evening Service Mid-Week Service Thursday, 7:30 P.M. Calvary Baptist Church Michigan at Elm Street HANCOCK, MICHIGAN Sunday School ........... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ..................10:45 A.M. Young People's Meetings ......... 6:30 P.M. Evening Worship 7:30 P.M. Wednesday Prayer Service 7:30 P.M. REV. HILBERT ZWYGHUIZEN, Pastor Paris Baptist Church 2875 — 52nd St.. S.E. GRAND RAPIDS. MICHIGAN Time of Services: 10:00 A.M. Morning Worship It :0C A.M. Sunday School 6:45 P.M. Youth Fellowship 7:45 P.M. Evenina Service Wednesday Prayer Service—7:45 P.M. Our Motto THAT 1 MIGHT KNOW HIM Berlin Baptist Church Washington at Jackson : : Marne, Michigan Bible School 9:45 A.M. Morning Worship 11:00 A.M. Training Unions 6:45 P.M. (Beginners through Adults) Evening Service .................... 7:30 P.M. Visitation Evangelism Tuesday 7:30 P.M. Prayer Meeting . Wednesday 7:30 P.M. Senior Young People . . ..Thursday 7:30 P.M. REV. RUSSELL F. TAYLOR, Pastor ALLEN E. STEBB1NS, Minister of Music 73 Preaching Christ — Looking for His Return FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 1412 44TH ST., S.E., GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN REV. EDGAR TWEDT, Pastor THIS BUILDING TO BE DEDICATED, LORD WILLING, THIS YEAR. SUNDAY SCHOOL MORNING WORSHIP YOUNG PEOPLE EVENING SERVICE PRAYER MEETING 10:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M. 5:45 P.M. 7:00 P.M 7:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY For by Grace are ye saved through Faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God. —Ephesians 2:8 74 K8m®£ agm§s: calvary baptist church 700 Burton St., S. E. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN Extends Their Heartfelt Best Wishes to Its Beloved GRAND RAPIDS BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY AND BIBLE INSTITUTE —Schedule of Services— —SUNDAYS— 9:30 A.M. Bible School 10:45 A.M. Morning Worship 5:45 P.M. Youth Groups 7:00 P.M. Evangelistic Service —WEDNESDAYS— 7:30 P.M. Power Hour A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU UUKt •« SECOND BAPTIST has consistently sought to provide a church home for students away from home. We salute our high caliber student members like Bruce and Darlene Young, John and Delores Venlet, Jack and Arlene Jennex, Tom and Betty Homrich. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH NONE tytct at Cati ryuua cACW tun REV. HENRY OWEN BERENDS Church Phone G14-3675 Home Phene RI2-3602 Bible School- 9 30 «m Morn'ng Worship -10.30 V.P. Fe1o«rsK' '-A.OO|s � i £� •. Service - 7:00 pm , .To the following mer- chants and businessmen of the surrounding area, an expression of thanks is given for making possible, in a large measure, the presentation of this year- book. . . 76 Grand Rapids Largest and Finest Retail Bakeries Where Quality is a Tradition 14 - Locations - 74 To Serve You (r u teJt A 3 f£ of broadcasting we acknowledge with, heartfelt thanks the tremendous bless- ings received from our gracious Heavenly Father. a e tn tr 0t r 4}- of broadcasting we express our appre- ciation of our many sponsors and the good will of our listeners. •irdrr On - 3 A. of broadcasting we dedicate ourselves anew to air those programs that are spiritually beneficial to the members of our community. President • • • IMPERIAL METAL PRODUCTS COMPANY AUTOMATIC SCREW MACHINE PRODUCTS GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN AL SIEGEL BILL DOREN BUSH SERVICE AL and BILL’S Specialized Tune-Up Service Phone GL 4-4973 240-42 Division Ave., N. Grand Rapids, Mich. Mobilgas Mobiloil 3600 Division Ave., S. Phone CH 5-8473 We Give Green Stamps Best Wishes From CEDERLUND'S DRUG STORE 2035 South Division Avenue Grand Rapids, Michigan We Are In Business For Your Health Prescriptions Accurately Compounded We're as near as your telephone Phone CH 3-0776 L (Optical 0Cuse DISTINCTIVE STYLING IN EYEWEAR Phone 0L 4-6i 41 Opticians: M. C. Peterson — F. W. Settler 138 Fulton Street. E. (Between LaGrave and Jefferson) Grand Raoids 2, Michigan Hours: 9 to 5:30 Set. to 4:00 Mon. Evening to 9:CC COMPLIMENTS OF LINCOLN PARK DAIRY VISSER VANDERWALL H. Smith and Son — APPLIANCES TELEVISION — BEST FOR BABY — BEST FOR YOU 751 Wealthy St., S. E. Phone GL 9-7662 419 Garfield Ave., N. W. Phono GL 8-2554 Compliments DRESWEL DRY CLEANERS PLANT: 1135 - 1137 PLAINFIELD AVENUE, N. E. PHONE 9-7324 Four Locations to Serve You • CITY-WIDE PICKUP AND DELIVERY SERVICE • BRADFORD BROTHERS LANGERHORST BIBLE BOOK HOUSE 1507 Grandville Ave., S.W. CH 3-5057 GL 2-7500 Sunday School an d Church Supplies Books and Sacred Recordings We Take ORDERS For ALL Union Gospel Press Regular Baptist Press Sunday School Material Scripture Press DENISON-DYKEMA CO. EXPORT PRODUCTS COMPANY HARDWARE, PAINTS, PLUMBING CHURCH AND INSTITUTIONAL HEATING SUPPLIES KITCHEN AND DINING EQUIPMENT 666 Wealthy St., S. E. Grand Rapids, Mich. 1 12 S. Division Avenue Grand Rapids, Michigan Phone GL 9-6060 BEST WISHES FROM RtuuneU FURNITURE UPHOLSTERING COMPANY Phone CH 5-0182 Compliments of 79 745 Eastern Ave., S. E. Grand Rapids, Mich. Joppe Dairy THE SONNEV ELDT COMPANY 312 Ellworth Avenue, S. W. Grand Rapids 3, Michigan Hotel and Restaurant Foods Bakers’ Supplies - Paper Merchants w HOUSE Of- RiRNlTURt 55m so,, division contemporary home Fl'RN'SMNOS FOR TODAV'S SUBURBAN UWN6 Patten Monument Co. Best Wishes From C C a r n e s onstruct ion o m p a n y HENRY KLOMPARENS SONS PLUMBING • Phone EM 1-6826 • 3240 Plainfield Ave., N.E. • Grand Rapids 5, Michigan 81 SUPPLIERS OF FOOD FOR THE DORM Main Office GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN — BRANCHES — KALAMAZOO - TRAVERSE CITY - LANSING YOUR BIBLE will mean MORE with a good Bible Dictionary! Ai All Booksellers, or BAKER BOOK HOUSE GRAND RAPIDS 6. MICH. Furniture Floorcovering Appliances Home Planning 4i eivgrne 1504 PLAINFIELD AVE. VERHAGE Motor Sales Co. Hudsonville, Michigan WESTERN MICHIGAN’S OLDEST CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTH DEALER Serving you till HE COMES Telephone MOhawk 9-6612 82 A 525 EASTERN, S. E. s10 «nun • CHRISTIAN WORKERS Send us your WANT LIST Ask ior free religious and theological book catalog LIBRARIES PURCHASED BOOKSTORE GRAND RAPIDS 6, MICH. AND H E A T I JMJ COMPANY uuaaifiianwMiiHiiMi � 'io« MIHUI, n C, hand. R tpui 5rnUofu Loomis Roofing Siding Co.( Inc. 816 Lafayette, N. E. Grand Rapids, Michigan T. C. Loomis Phone GL 1-0419 Compliments of Ray Q. Harrison Acfeney INSURANCE AND BONDS 550 Cherry Street, S. E. Grand Rapids 3, Michigan ALVERA D. HARRISON Zylstra Jewelry Diamonds - Watches - Jewelry Watch Repairing — We Give S H Green Stamps — Phone 8-6535 1009 Wealthy St., S. E. Grand Rapids, Mich RUSSELL DOW WATCHMAKER JEWELER Telephone GL 9-33II 446 North Park Street Grand Rapids, Michigai COMPLIMENTS OF - CO m RE — REAL ESTATE SALES t EXCHANGE INC. — 1553 PLAINFIELD N.E. EM-16637 T 1, -L.l.ii ■ i.i.i. 1 VOS IMPLEMENT AND MOWER SALES Two Places to Enjoy Good Food: At Home and Van Raalte's Zeeland, Mich. — Phone 3298 Private Dining Rooms for Parties and Banquets for 25 to 500 TRI-COUNTY Realty Co. 4225 So. Division Ave. Phone CH. 3-4632 One of the largest rural and subur ban selling organizations in western Michigan. 50 Salesmen 8 Brokers Give us a call today. GAY HAYES, Associate Broker Ph. TR 7-4710 - Moline, Mich. Every Thing In Power Lawn Mowers 18 to 75 Service For All Makes Jekel Moving and Storage Co. Agent North American Van Lines, Inc. World-Wide Wife-Approved Movers FREE ESTIMATES 1414 Madison Avenue, S. E. Phone CH 5-21 34 Residence CH 5-8792 84 925 28th St. S. E. Phone CH 5-3233 KRYGER'S Dairy Products 6 Palmer St., N.W. Phone: Rl 2-1447 Burton Heights ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL LIGHTING FIXTURES BENJAMIN APPLIANCE AND ELECTRIC A Satisfied Customer Is Our First Consideration HARVEY'S Barber Shop For the Best Look in Hair-Cuts, Go to Harvey's Harvey and Ken are At Your Service 720 Wealthy St. S. E. Grand Rapids, Michigan The Home of Dependable Merchandise BIG SUPPLY — BEST BUY ... of course we re talking about JURGENS and HOLTVLUWER'S Big Supply — Best Buy in Mens Suits and Topcoats Whatever your size, Stout, Short or Tali We have the stock to fit them all. Whatever the color, Brown, Grey, or Blue Men Dress Right . . . you can't afford not to. JURGENS HOLTVLUWER DEPARTMENT STORE 1506-14 Grandville Ave. Grand Rapids, Mich. 823 W. Leonard Phone EM 1-7326 85 A Louis A1. Buffham Llf E • ACCIDENT • HEALTH mo-mi INSURANCE Representing The Travelers America's largest Multiple- Line Insurance Company Compliments of the WM. B. EERDMANS PUBLISHING COMPANY 255 Jefferson Avenue, S. E. Grand Rapids 3, Michigan Publishers of the Finest in the Religious Field DIAMOND Service Garage Albert Ladewig — Wendell Terrell 337 Diamond Ave. (Cor. Virginia St.) Phone GL 8-7742 Grand Rapids, Michigan Genera Repairing — Body and Fender Repairing (Students: Only 3 Blocks from School) 86 When you buy . . . Tell them you Saw it advertised in Kumi-Ori DIRECT TRANSIT JJMEa INC j.-------TRUCKLOAD HAULERS OF- — - .. SPECIFIED COMMODITIES r — ’ ... ■ • ' ■■■ _—_200 COLRAIN STREfcT . S.W. — ■ ■ • -- --- -figAMD RAPIDS 8,MICHIGAN —“EY bert glupker A Company with Christian Principles shipping di- Telephone Ch 5-9281 rect from distant manufacturers to you, the sup- plier, in fifty clean, modern trucks averaging sev- enteen tons per unit. Serving points between Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, etc. Specifed products: salt, building and roofing materials, floor tile, canned foods, agricultural commodities and ---------- — . . . your distributed product. As a Christian business man, specify your products to be shipped in by Direct Transit Lines’ modern equipment and service, thereby enabling us to present to an even greater audience: “MEDITATIONS IN MUSIC radio broadcasts, dedicated to pro- claiming Christ and His saving Grace every day of the week on these stations: WJBM ...............................New York State WMUS ........................ Muskegon, Michigan WION.............................Ionia, Michigan WJBL...........................Holland, Michigan WFUR .................... Grand Rapids, Michigan Check Your Local Listing for Correct Air Time There s a long way and a short way to get a good job done — but the best way is the DIRECT WAY 87 THE FUTURE c ome contemplate the future with deep anxiety, fearful of their unavoidable journey into the unknown, there to en- counter...they know not what. Others await the future with high enthusiasm, possessing an un- realistic optimism that promises a tomorrow magically free from unpleasantness. Every- one looks forward to the future with interest, for it is there that we shall spend the rest of our lives. There may be those who will question the wisdom of dedicating this Kumi Ori to some- thing as unpredictable as the future. We are not prophets to know it in advance. Wh}' should we expect the school’s history in the years to come to be of such a character as to warrant our present indorsement of it in this dedication? What makes us so sure in 1957 that 1967 (if ever there is such a year) will be worth this We must confess that we do not know what lies in the future for the school. But we believe God knows. His knowledge of the Grand Rapids Baptist Theological Seminary and Bible Institute for all time to come is clearer than our know- ledge of its present state. In fact, we have reason to believe that His will for the school is to be its future. His plans are to be realized. His purposes are to be ful- filled. That which is to befall B. T. S., if it is obedient to His direction, will be nothing less than the “good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God!” What could be better ? What could be more welcome? Surely the fulfilment of His purposes will be much more satisfactory than the realiza- tion of our most enthusiastic dreams. Thus a dedication to the future is not at all unreason- able; for the future of our school, in God’s direc- tive will, is worthy of our pre-indorsement. Faculty Directory J. Edward Hakes,......................... 2803 Gerald, N.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan Lorence Asman.........................................141 Michigan, N.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan Joseph G. Balbach........................ 3953 Miramar, N.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan Margaret Carpenter.....................................611 Wealthy, S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan Warren H. Faber.......................... 1956 Huizen, S.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan L. Burt, Frye............................1134 Whiting, S.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan R. J. Hughes........................... 1426 Sherman, S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan William H. Pardee.........................814 Myrtle, N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan Floyd C. Peterson........................139 Prospect, N,E., Grand Rapids, Michigan Sheldon B. Quincer....................................112 Lawrence, N.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan J. L. Sterkenburg........................ 2640 Plainfield, N.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan Roy Wiarda............................... 4337 Eastern, N.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan John H. Wilson......................... 1735 Walker Rd. N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan Leon J. Wood............................ 965 Parmalee, N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 90 Student Directory Aardsma, Paul Ackerman, Susannah Adriance, John J. Alber, Charles Allen, Leighton S. Anderson, Loralee Anderson, Wayne K, Baker, Carol Banks, Harriet Barker, James Bastow, William Baur, Carol Bentz, Seward Berends, George Berends, Mrs. George Berhow, Karol Rae Be Vicr, Charlotte Biddinger, Ronald Birman, Barbara Block, Duane Bolthouse, Howard Botruff, Larry Botruff, Mrs. Larry Brace, Chai'les Buining, Gerrit Briningstool, Richard Bronkcma, Irene Cambell, Joyce Carlson, F'redric Carmichael, James Carver, Blythe Chapman, Benjamin Cousino, Fred Crowell, Nelson Crummel, Cecil Curry, Jr., Ray Curtis, Donald Curtis, Joseph Dantuma, Jr., John Dachtler, Wilbert Davis, Barbara Davis, William E. De Zwaan, Claude Dolph, Thomas Duncan, Nelson Duram, Gordon Durning, David Day School Lansing, Michigan Hope , Michigan Allegan, Michigan Cedar Springs, Michigan Greenfield, Indiana Forest City, Iowa Essex, Iowa Pctoskey, Michigan Holland, Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan Lincoln Park, Michigan Toledo, Ohio Grand Rapids, Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan Forest City, Iowa Okemos, Michigan Napoleon, Michigan Rockford, Michigan Gladwin, Michigan Conklin, Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan Cedar Springs, Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan Jackson, Michigan McBain, Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan Bay City, Michigan Greenville, Michigan Comstock Park, Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan Fredrecton, New Brunswick Augusta, Michigan Watervliet, Michigan Hudsonville, Michigan Hudsonville, Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan Lansing, Michigan Albion, Michigan Charlotte, Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan Elkhart, Indiana Levering, Michigan. Muskegon, Michigan Detroit, Michigan Faith Baptist Hope Baptist Watson Community Cedar Springs Baptist First Baptist Calvary Baptist Fremont Mission Covenant Parr Memorial Baptist First Baptist West Cannon Baptist First Baptist Emmanuel Baptist Berean Baptist Calvary Baptist Wealthy Baptist Calvary Baptist Haslett Baptist First Baptist First Baptist Skeels Baptist North Chester Baptist Fairmount Baptist Fairmount Baptist First Baptist East Leonard Ganson St. Baptist McBain Baptist Godwin Baptist Fairmount Baptist South Baptist Calvary Baptist Alpine Baptist Lake Drive Baptist Calvary Baptist Baptist Bible Midway Baptist Hudsonville Baptist Hudsonville Baptist Godwin Baptist Colonial Village Baptist Presbyterian Church Harris Ave. Baptist Berean Baptist Simonton Lake Baptist Victory Baptist Calvary Baptist Livernois Avenue Baptist 91 Early, Lloyd Early, Thomas Eckhart, Donald Van Wert, Ohio King’s Mtn., N.C. 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Pleasant, Michigan Saginaw, Michigan Hudsonville, Michigan Leonard Heights Baptist New Hall Baptist Wealthy Baptist First Baptist Faith Baptist Wealthy Baptist Wealthy Baptist Wealthy Baptist Lyons Baptist Washington Ave. Baptist Calvary Baptist Skeels Baptist First Baptist Edmore First Baptist Parr Memorial Baptist First Baptist Church Calvary Baptist Parr Memorial Baptist Garfield Ave. Baptist Kalkaska Baptist First Baptist Wealthy Baptist First Baptist First Baptist Berean Baptist Woodward Ave. Baptist Lyons Baptist Lowell Baptist Parr Memorial Baptist Faith Baptist Wealthy Baptist Baptist Missionary Quarry Ave. Baptist Quarry Ave. Baptist Alto Baptist Hudsonville Baptist Berean Baptist Bethel Baptist Calvary Baptist Sparta Baptist North Adams Baptist First Baptist Church Wealthy Baptist Wealthy Baptist Wealthy Baptist Black Lake Church, Muskegon First Baptist Englishville Baptist First Baptist Grace Baptist Hudsonville Baptist 94 Evening School Allen, Mrs. Alene M. Allen, Sally S. Allen, Mrs. Shirley A. Banks, Arthur Berends, Eugene Berends, Warren H. Brace, Mrs. Isabelle Brainard, Gordon Brainard, Mrs. Theresa Brickey, Wm. W. Jr. Brummit, Charles Buining, Gerrit Buskard, Jacqueling Burkley, Mrs. Delilah Campbell, Evelyn L. Carlson, Mrs. Christine Carrel, John W. Cheyne, Gordon R. Cleveland, Mrs. Clara Cole, Mrs. Minnie Cousino, Mrs. Virginia Curtis, Mrs. Donald L. DeBree, Myrtle DeByle, Yvonne DeHaan, Carolyn Dusenberry, John Eno, Mrs. Noralee French, Barbara A. Gant, Leonard Giddings, Genevieve Gillette, Mrs. Barbara Jane Glerum, Jacob Grossman, Victor Gardner, Evelyn Hall, Hazel L. Harrison, Genevieve Homrich, Mrs. Betty Hoogerland, Helen K. House, Norman Hulce, Merton Hunter, Mildred Jameson, Kay Jeruaex, Mrs. Arline Johnson, Mrs. Beverly Johnson, Hene Johnson, Robert R. 327-6 Mile Road, N.W, Comstock Park 243 Union St. Grand Rapids 245 Union St. S.E. Grand Rapids 321 West 14th Street Holland 1132 Hudson Street Grand Rapids 1840 Sylvan Ave., S.E. Grand Rapids 1517 Plainfield Ave. Cedar Springs Grand Rapids 1517 Plainfield Ave. Grand Rapids 2481 College Ave., N.E. Grand Rapids 397 Central Ave. Holland 202 Michigan N.E. Grand Rapids 15339-16th Ave. Marne 316 Goodrich St., S.W. Grand Rapids 756 Paris, S.E. Grand Rapids Route 1 Casnovia 2305 Berwyn S.E, Grand Rapids 2425 Parkdale Grandville 642 Henry St., S.E. Grand Rapids 34 Pleasant, S.W. Grand Rapids 27 Diamond N.E. Grand Rapids 31 Hudson Street Hudsonville 911 Fountain St.,N.E. Grand Rapids 2925 Peckheath Grand Rapids 507 'Union, N.E. Grand Rapids 3369 West Giles Rd. Muskegon 1514 Coit N.E. Grand Rapids 745 Prospect S.E. Grand Rapids 937 Sherman Grand Rapids 10447 - 8th Ave. Grand Rapids 3807 So. Division Grand Rapids 2815 Edgewood N.E. Grand Rapids 916 Cogswell N.W. Grand Rapids (Registered also in day school) 202 Straight S.W, Grand Rapids 20 Mile Road Kent City 1014 Prospect S.E. Grand Rapids 1522 Forrest Ave. Grand Rapids 628 Amity Ave. Muskegon 1857 Burton Road Muskegon 1120 Hazen S.E. Grand Rapids 125 East St. Portland 1215 Prospect Grand Rapids 540 Clavey, N.E. Grand Rapids 101 Eastern S.E. Grand Rapids 1200 Howard Ave. Muskegon 95 Karr (Karasiewicz) Mrs. Julia Kaurala, Brynolf Matt Kepner, Mrs. Elizabeth W. Kimber, Robert Klever, Mabel Klomparens, Ivan H. Kloosterman, Esther Knauss, Mrs. Lucille Kriekaard, Marilyn Koetsier, Abbie Larson, Mrs. Jean Laven, Philip Leaf, Marjorie Lemmen, James Losinger, Marjorie Lowe, Robert Leon Mead, Mrs. Beverly Mills, Ethelyn L. Neibarger, Mary Ann Nuttall, Phyllis Grace Patterson, Mrs. Ruth Perry, Louise Preston, Joseph C. Proud, Mrs. M. Joyce Purcey, Clair Ratcliffe, Raymone Rigsby, Wiley Robinson, Mary L. Savage, Carolyn Sharp, Keith E. Sherman, Alma L. Simpson, Mrs. Betty Sims, Ella Mary Slater, Mrs. Jessie Slater, LeRoy G. Smith, Eliza Smith, Elizabeth Sommer, Mrs. MaryAnne Stewart, Betty G. Stoner, Mrs. Rosalind Stout, Larry TenBrink, Mrs. Phyllis Terpstra, Richard J. Thompson, Wesley Todd, Mrs. Hazel E. Tolar, Joyce Van Dommelen, Fred Van Loozenoord, Mary Van Mullen, Beverly Van Ommen, David W. Venlet, Mrs. Delores Verwoert, Mrs. Betty Westerlund, Mrs. Eleanor Wielhouwer, Jean M. Will si e, Margaret Wolz, Mrs. Miriam Wood, Marjorie M. Woodin, Mrs. Mary Woodin, Thomas Woolman, Betty 3800 Mallary, S.W. 1021 Fairmount S.E. 958 Sigsbee S.E. R.R. 4 2151 Diamond, N.E. 39 E. 9th St. Eastern Trailer Court 111 Benjamin Ave. N.E. 5730 Burton S.E. 2109 Emerald N.E. 2653 Avon S.W. 1044 Baxter St. 573 West 21st R.R. 1 738 Thomas S.E. 830 Sherman S.E. 442 Curtis N.E. 2612 McKee S.W. 2008 Broadway 1024 Ionia S.W. R.R. 2 310 Wealthy 779 Coit N.E. 329 Sigsbee St. 304 Grand N.E. 614 Ionia 10794-8th, R.R. 5 3650 Willow Drive 2532 Byron Center Ave.S.W. 1219 Phillips St., S.W. 533 Prospect, S.E. 1011 Ionia, S.W. 1276 Sixth St. 1276 Sixth St. 23 Pleasant St., S.W. 88 Main St. 1334 Builalo, N.E. 437 James Ave. 120 Baylis, S.W. 561 Catawba 1154 Pine St. 149 Conrad, N.E. Box 21 833 College, N.E. 627 Amity Ave. R. R. 5 1341 Cedar St. N.E. 15080 Juniper Drive R. R. 3 853 Prince St., S.E. 0-4610 Leonard Road 914 Post Road 3593 Walker Rd., N.W. 101 Eastern, S.E. 1704 Lafayette, N.E. 4030 Milan, S.W. 1587 Wood St. 1587 Wood St. 1044 Baxter St. Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Holland Grant Grand Rapids Holland Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Holland Greenville Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Muskegon Grand Rapids Grant Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Rockford Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Muskegon Muskegon Grand Rapids Cedar Springs Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Muskegon Muskegon Grand Rapids Lamont, Michigan Grand Rapids Muskegon Holland Grand Rapids Marne Holland Grand Rapids Lamont Muskegon Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Muskegon Muskegon Grand Rapids 96 Index Activities.................................................................50 Administration.............................................................24 Advertisements.............................................................76 Alumni Association.....................................................56, 57 Ambassadors of Grace .....................................................44 Appreciation...............................................................99 Basketball, Men's . Basketball, Women's Bible Institute . . Boys' Club Work .....................58, 59 .....................60 6, 7, 8, 10, 16, 17, 18, 19 ..........................45 Canvassing.................................................................45 Chapel Services............................................................41 Choir......................................................................52 Church Directory...........................................................68 Church Services............................................................40 Classes Bible Institute Graduates......................................................6,7, 8 Third Year...........................................................10 Second Year......................................................16, 17 First Year .....................................................18, 19 Evening School Graduates.............................................................9 Undergraduates........................................... 20, 21,22 ,23 Five Year Theological Course.......................................... Fourth Year..........................................................12 Third Year...........................................................13 Second Year..........................................................14 First Year...........................................................15 Seminary Graduates..................................................... 4, 5 Seniors .............................................................10 Middlers.............................................................11 Juniors .............................................................11 Cooks......................................................................30 Counselling................................................................31 Couriers of the King.......................................................44 Dean of Men...............................................................30 Dean of Women.............................................................30 Dedication............................................................88, 89 Devotions, Group..........................................................38 Devotions, Private........................................................38 Dormitory Parents.........................................................31 Executive Council 27 Faculty.................................................................28, 29 Faculty Directory......................................................... 90 97 CONTINUED George ....................................................................... 1 Gospel Teams..................................................................44 Heralds of Hope...............................................................44 Janitors......................................................................30 Kumi Ori Staff ...............................................................55 Librarian.....................................................................31 Living........................................................................62 Mission Work................................................................ 49 Office Staff..................................................................30 Ping-Pong.....................................................................61 Practical Work.............................................................. 42 Prayer Bands..................................................................39 President's Message ..........................................................26 Pulpit Supplies...............................................................46 Sections Activities.................................................................50 Administration.............................................................24 Advertisements.............................................................76 Church Directory...........................................................68 Living.....................................................................62 Practical Work.............................................................42 Spiritual Life.............................................................36 Students....................................................................2 Study.................................................................... 32 Soldiers of the Cross.........................................................44 Spiritual Life.................................................................3 Sports........................................................................57 Student Council...............................................................53 Student Directory..........................................................91-96 Student Pastors...............................................................47 Students' Wives' Fellowship...................................................54 Study.........................................................................32 Sunday School Work............................................................45 Tract Club....................................................................48 Visitation, Hospital..........................................................49 Voices of Victory........................................................... 44 98 In Appreciation My heart overflows with praise to the Holy Spirit for his con- stant guidance in making this book and the following thanks possible: to Professor Nicholas for his patience and unending willingness to drop whatever he was doing to give advice, encouragement, and proof-reading; to the whole staff for their ideas, hard work and spiritual attitude; to Joe for advice I too seldom took, and for liaison with the Stu- dent Council; to the faculty for their encouragement and prayer; to Mr. Jack Cobb, our printer’s representative, for ideas and patience when we were late with deadlines; to Mr. Howard Rover, the man who helped us to get such a good cover from S. K. Smith Company; to Mr. Bultman for not becoming angry when we got mixed up with photographs; to all the advertisers who helped make this book possible; to the churches who are listed in the Church Directory for their confidence and help in this new venture; to Mrs. Matthews and Leona Wyckoff in the office - they were interrupted so often; to everyone who interceded for us before the Throne; and to all who were forced to listen to interminable chapel an- nouncements about Kumi-Ori staff meetings.