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

Text from Pages 1 - 98 of the 1958 volume:

Con you prove that? . . . I'll have to be shown ... I don't know . . . What's the pur- pose? . . . How can I find out? These are ques- tions which fill the mind of the average man today as he is seeking to time some satisfactory solution to the facts of his existence. This fast twentieth century has brought with it a whole new vocabulary. Such words as inner tensions, perplexing problems of life, tranquiliz- ers, and escape, have become familiar to all of us. In the midst of this we find the stable solidarity of God's Word speaking with comforting assurance, giving poise, direction, and goal, to the person who will seek God's counsel. in quite another realm, however, even some Christians find occasion to question the advisability of the existence of such an institution as the Grand Rapids Baptist Theological Seminary and Bible In- stitute for the training of young men and women for Christian work. Still others question certain ac- tivities and aspects of school life. It is in attempt to answer some of these questions concerning our school that the theme for this yearbook has been chosen as . . . This Questioning Age. Editor . . . Doug Gray 2 Dedication In so many ways we see the Lord Jesus Christ shining through your life. Your deep concern when problems are brought to you when they seem insurmountable to us, and the kindly way you deal with them, whether they be spiritual, emotional or financial difficulties, are evidence of the special devotion you have for your girls. Wc are thank- ful for one on whom we can depend at all times to do the very best in every situation. Your obvious loyalty to and love for our school and for what it stands, and your uncompromising stand for Christ assure us that He is the center of your life. The example of your well-regulated and disciplined life is manifest in the faithful and humble way in which you carry out your daily tasks. You have been a valuable asset to our school by impressing us with the importance of a Scriptural Christian education program in our churches. Through you many of us have been brought to a better understanding of the needs of the children in the Sun- day School. We gratefully dedicate the 1958 Kumi Ori to you. Miss Carpenter, because of your untiring service for the students, the school, and above all, for the Lord Jesus Christ. Why are we here? In our scientific age we are constantly hammer- ed with the question Why? Just os there is a scientific reason for a man-made satellite to maintain an orbit around our earth, so also there is a scien- tific reason why we as students have been attracted to B.T.S. Our philosophy of life is based on Christ Jesus as revealed in the Bible. We have come to the conviction that the proper interpretation and application of this Person, Christ, to our lives and to the world is summed up in what is known as the Baptistic stand. Therefore, it is a logical, scien- tific conclusion that we should further prepare our lives under the facilities of a distinctively Baptist school. We have dscovered that school in the Grand Rapids Baptist Theological Seminary and Bible Institute. That is why we are here. 4 Students eai me fo ffje ireclt fJraf i hi$h T f'Jtao JfValir £I 2 Graduates John Warren Moscow Michigan North Adams Baptist Simpson, Lyman L. Petoskey Michigan Parr Memorial Baptist Seminary Gary Hanson Silvis Illinois Silvis Heights Baptist Douglas Gray Grand Rapids Michigan Sebewa Baptist Camera Shy: Robert M. Rowland Grand Rapids Michigon Wealthy Street Baptist Jack Jennex Berkley Michigan Berkley Community 6 Adrioncc, John J. Otsego, Michigan Watson Community Five Year Theological Course Richard W. Johnson Grand Rapids, Michigan Grand View Park Baptist John R. Isaacson Negaunee, Michigan Bible Baptist Warren B. Proud Grand Rapids, Michigan Trinity Boptist 7 John Worth Grand Rapids, Michigan First Bapti st Bible Institute General Bible Course Richard D. Briningstool Jackson, Michigan Ganson Street Baptist James Carmichael Bay City, Michigan South Baptist Donal d Curti s Hudsonville, Michigan Hudsonville Baptist 8 Ri chard Martin Grand Rapids, Michigan Walnut St. Baptist Dale Schatz Grand Rapids Michigan Faith Baptist Camera Shy: Carol Swanson Grand Rapids, Michigan First Baptist Virgil Redmond Grand Rapids, Michigan Fairmount Baptist Emma Jane Sickler Cass City, Michigan First Bapti st Music Course Mary Lee Gillette Grand Rapids, Michigan Trinity Baptist 9 Ruth Jonos Greenville, Michigan Cal vary Bapti st Missions Course Hazel Me Allister Kingsley, Michigan K i ngsl ey Bapti st Robert Truman Petoskey, Michigan Parr Memorial Baptist 10 Arthur Wimer Grand Rapids, Michigan Wealthy Street Baptist Blythe Carver Greenville, Michigan Calvary Baptist Cora Lee Jameson Portland, Michigan Portland Baptist Christian Education Course Geraldine J. Jacoby Saginaw, Michigan Fairmount Baptist Camera shy: Mrs. Joy (George) Berends Grand Rapids, Michigan Calvary Baptist 11 Sandra J. Hales Elyria, Ohio First Baptist Betty Jane Schultz Ludington, Michigan Washington Avenue Baptist Senior Undergraduates Stewart Bentz Grand Rapids, Michigan Berean Baptist William Hoydens Grand Rapids, Michigan Good News Baptist Chapel Michael Korpak Paw Paw, Michigan Bangor Bible Church Wilbert Dachtler Lansing, Michigan Colonial Village Marilyn Hulth Ludington, Michigan Washington Avenue Baptist Charles Reed Grand Rapids, Michigan Kingsley Baptist Mrs. Elaine (Tad) James Grand Rapids, Michigan Portland Baptist Paul Matthews Mrs. Ruth (Charles) Reo Grand Rapids, Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan Trinity Baptist First Baptist Harriet Banks Camera Shy: Holland, Michigan First Baptist 12 Evening Christine Carlson Route 1 Casnovia, Michigan School Mabel Klevor Grant, Michigan Genevieve Harrison 20 Mile Road Kent City, Michigan Mrs. Beverly (Richard) Johnson 540 Clancy NE Grand Rapids, Michigan 13 Seminary Wallace A. Alcorn Milwaukee, Wisconsin Garfield Avenue Baptist David Gardner Grand Rapids, Michigan Lake Drive Boptist m Marvin E. Plumhoff Grand Rapids, Michigan Eastmont Bapti st Middlers Leon Me Bride Marshalltown, Iowa Fundamental Baptist Albert J. Crawford Grand Rapids, Michigan Newhall Baptist anmna James L. Parsons Elkhort, Indiana First Bapti st James Reese Moline, Michigan Moline Boptist 14 ■ A|. . rj CwS 1J|| Juniors m ' y ' . I ' m Wtllord J. Jones Grandvifle, Michigan Calvary Baptist David MarstelIer Struthers, Ohio Struthers Baptist Tab. Clifford E. Neville Coal grove, Ohio Trinity Baptist Roy Shelpman Warren, Michigan Gratiot Baptist James D. Tanner Tol edo, Ohio Emmanuel Baptist Marion H. Wheeler Albion, Michigan Bethel Baptist 15 Robert White Battle Creek, Michigan Calvary Baptist Fourth Year William Bastow Lincoln Park, Michigan First Baptist Robert L. Holmes Grand Rapids, Michigan Good News Baptist Chapel Don Laven Grand Rapids, Michigan Godwin Baptist Tom Early Zeeland, Michigan First Baptist Robert B. Richardson Grand Rapids, Michigan Leonard Heights Baptist Al I en Stebbi ns Grand Rapids, Michigan Marne Bapti st 16 Floyd E. Wooden Grand Rapids, Michigan Berean Baptist John R. Dantumo, Jr. Grand Rapids, Michigan Godwin Baptist Thomas Homrich Grand Rapids, Michigan Second Baptist Tom Robinson Grand Rapids, Michigan Foirmount Baptist Third Year Lloyd Early Zee! and, Michigan First Baptist Karl Pike Sparta, Michigan Kent City Baptist 17 Tom Dolph Elkhart, Indiana Calvary Baptist Jerry G. Palma Grand Rapids, Michigan Calvary Baptist John Vanden Akker Grand Rapids, Michigan Quarry Avenue Baptist Charles Alber Cedar Springs, Michigan Cedar Springs Baptist Barry Grab I Grand Rapids, Michigan Cal vary Bapti st Second Year David Durning Detroit, Michigan Livernois Avenue Baptist Duane C Plonta Grand Rapids, Michigan Hopewell Boptist Ray Curry, Jr. Rockford, Michigan Midway Baptist Sheldon Peck Cass City, Michigan First Baptist Lyall Shepard Gladwin, Michigan Skeefs Baptist 18 Ralph Vander Werf Hudsonville, Michigan Hudsonvilic Baptist Leonard W. Isaacson Nogounee, Michigan Bi ble Bapti st Chari es Parks Rockford, Michigan Rockford Baptist Lawrence Porter Lapeer, Michigan First Bapti st Chari es Powel I Elkhart, Indiana First Bapti st 19 Arno d R. Prasch Grand Rapids, Michigan Northland Baptist Paul L. Stoepc Flint, Michigan Groce Baptist Joseph L. Thompson Grand Rapids, Michigan Pilgrim Rest Baptist Robert D. Ward Buck!and, Massachusetts First Baptist 20 Lester (Ted) Zimmormar Co omo, Michigan Midway 8aptist Susannah Ackerman Hope, Michigan Hope Baptist Second Year Loralce Anderson Forest City, Iowa Calvary Baptist Carol Baur Toledo, Ohio Emmanuel Baptist Duane Block Gladwin, Michigan Skeels Baptist Joyce Campbell Grand Rapids, Michigan Godwin Baptist I Cecil L. Crummel Galesburg, Michigan Bible Baptist 21 Mrs. Kay (John R.) Dantuma Grand Rapids, Michigan Godwin Baptist Diane Grahl Freeport, Illinois Fairmount Baptist Betty Guthrie Mt. Pleasant, Michigan First Baptist Katherine Hannan Petoskey, Michigan Parr Memoriol Baptist B. Don Hel ton Gran ! Rapids, Michigan L ak e Dr i v e Baptist Marjorie Henderson FI int, Michigan Beecher 3aptist Jeanette Howes Augusta, Michigan Bible Baptist 22 Stu Isenhoff Grand Rapids, Michigan Good News Baptist Beatrice Jenkins Kent City, Michigan North Chester Baptist Joyce Lanz Lyons, Michigan Portland Baptist Jeannette Ray Napoleon, Michigan Napoleon Baptist Cal vin Miller, Jr. Grand Rapids, Michigan Woodward Ave. Baptist M. EmifieJennex Berkley, Michigan Berkley Community James L. Moore Spring Lake, Michigan Spring Lake Baptist Donna M. Rexford Kent City First Baptist Marcia Schmidt Lyons, Michigan Lyons Baptist Frank W. Stockton Midland, Michigan Cal vary Bapti st Margaret E. Silver Edmorc, Michigan Edmore First Baptist Richard Thomas Lyons, Michigan Lyons Baptist Gaylord Shaffer Muskegon, Michigan Calvary Baptist David J. Taylor Grand Rapids, Michigan Woodward Avo. Baptist Marilyn Vanden Akker Grand Rapids, Michigan Quarry Avenue Baptist 24 Marilyn Van Kuiken Grand Rapids, Michigan Berean Baptist First Year Edna Anderson Engl i sh vi 11 e, Michigan Englishville Baptist Leland P. Arms Lapeer, Michigan First Bapti st Robert N. Baxter Hudson, Michigan Locust Corners Baptist Lorraine Buist Grand Rapids, Michigan Wealthy Street Baptist Shari I yn Ann Crane Kalamazoo, Michigan Bethel Baptist Claude DeZwaan Grand Rapids, Michigan Bcrean Baptist 25 Robert L. Dowell Silvis, Illinois Silvis Heights Baptist Erwin Evans Algomo, Michigan Algomo Baptist Arthur Guthrie Mt. Pleasant, Michigan First Baptist Harold Hans Anderson, Indiana Calvary Baptist Helen M. Herman Traverse City, Michigan Immanuel Baptist Joan Ketchum Columbiaville, Michigan First Baptist Eugene Me Bride Marshalltown, Iowa Fundamental Baptist 26 Janet L. Nevill Clare, Michigan Dover Church Geo L. Pock, Jr. Eaton Rapids, Michigan First Baptist Marilyn Perry Color Michigan Colon Bopfi st Ardelis Poll ard Petoskey, Michigan Parr Memorial Baptist Joyce Pardee Grand Rapids, Michigan Berean Baptist Charles Price Hastings, Michigan Oneway Bapti st Martha Rathbun Pittsford, Michigan Locust Corners Baptist 27 C. Phillip Rohrbough Akron, Ohio Brown St. Bopti st Carolyn A. Savoge Grand Rapids, Michigan Fairmount Baptist Bevorly Weinberg Colon, Michigan First Baptist Margie E. Williams Colon, Michigan First Baptist Mrs. Patri ci a ( Arthur) Wimer Grand Rapids, Michigan Wealthy Street Baptist 28 David Youngs Grand Rapids, Michigan Hudsonville Baptist Tad Jam osor� Grand Rapids, Michigan Portland Baptist George Berends Grand Rapids, Michigan Calvary Baptist Ben Chapman Comstock Park, Michigan Alpine Bapti st William Davis Grand Rapids, Michigan Wealthy Street Baptist Roger Foust Gladwin, Michigan Gladwin Baptist Scheltemo Herwin Alto, Michigan Wealthy Street Baptist Special Mrs. Evelyn L. (Willard) Jones Grandville, Michigan Grandvi 11 e Bapti st Jack Lewis Huntington Woods, Michigan Berkley Community Harry Love Rockford, Michigan Rockford Baptist Fred Perry Grand Rapids, Michigan First Baptist Ronald A. Priddy Chico, California Grace Baptist Richard 0. Steinke Howard City, Michigan Bulden Avenue Mrs. Laurel M. (Floyd) Wooden Grand Rapids, Michigcn Bereon Baptist Sally Allen 245 Union $E Grand Rapids, Michigan 1 Marjory Barnett 341 Fifth ,nIW Grond Rapids, Michigan Pat Bocrema 110 Rose SW Grand Rapids, Michigan Elizabeth Brown 4293- 3 Mile Rd. Marne, Michigan Louis A. Buffham 233 Dale NE Grand Raoids, Michigan 316 Goodrich SW Grand Rapids, Michigan Mrs. Rova Dowell 247 Charles SE Grand Rapids, Michigan Hazel L. Hall 202 Straight SW Grond Rapids, Michigan Mrs. Mary (Dan) Helton 120 Baylis SW Grand Rapids, Michigan Rose Marie Hill 7835 Hall Road Muskegon, Michigan 30 Morvin Jopling 342 Fox SW Grand Rapids, Michig-an Elizabeth W. Kepner 6148 So- Division Grand Rapids, Michigan Karen Pearson 170 Bol twood Dr NE Grand Rapids, Michigan Gilbert Vanover 1676 Mclllwraith Muskegon, Michigan Vornon Mulder 1611 So. Milliron Rd- Muskegon, Michigan Mrs. Elaine (Lorry) McCauley 556 Ruist SW Grand Rapids, Michigan Hazel E. Todd 833 College NE Grand Rapids, Michigan Barbara VonEss 1233 Emerald Ne Grand Rapids, Michigan Mrs. Al ice Word 442 North N E Grand Rapids, Michigan Margaret J. Willsie 10 1 Eastern SE Grand Rapids, Michigan Marjorie M. Wood 756 College SE Grand Rapids, Michigan 31 Sarah Jane Ackerman Hope, Michigan Hope Baptist Marvin D. Christenson Muskegon, Michigan Lakesi de Baptist Lovila Hagor Marletto, Michigan Marlette Bapti st De Maris A, Jenkins Battle Creek, Michigan Golden Avenue Baptist James Morri s St. Lours, Missouri Jennings Baptist Mrs. Koy (James) Parsons Elkhart, Indiana First Baptist Vern Peck Cass City, Michigan First 3aptist Gordon Smith Grand Rapids, Michigan Fairmount Baptist Thomas Stirsman Deorfield, III inoi s Community Baptist 32 Donald J. Veldt Grand Ropids, Michigon Bethel Baptist Glenn A. Arsnoe 1591 S. Sheridan Muskegon, Michigan Dorothy J. Engelsman 1012 Cogswell NW Grand Rapids, Michigan Richard L. Mead 843 Prince SE Grand Rapids, Michigan Henry S. Bailey, Jr. 641 Wealthy SE Grand Rapids, Michigan Leonard Feerick 11632 Stebbins Ave. Sparto, Michigan Robert J. Meyers 6209 Belmont NE Belmont, Michigan Ruby R. Bailey 641 Wealthy SE Grand Rapids, Michigan Jean Guthrie 61 1 Evans SE Grand Rapids, Michigan James L. Moore 12358 State Road Nunica, Michigan Will iam J. Bal 1 3240 Getty Street Muskegon, Michigan Judy Hil ton 4380 4 Mile Rd. Marne, Michigan Joseph Preston, Jr. 310 Wealthy SW Grand Ropids, Michigan Eva M. Barendse 4555 Hall Rd. Muskegon, Michigan H. Addison Hitchcock Box 5 Muskegon, Michigan Joyce Proud 779 Coit NE Grand Rapids, Michigan Franklin C Barendse, Jr. 4555 Hall Rd. Muskegon, Michigan Mrs. Mildred (H. Addison) Hi fchcock Muskegon, Michigan Gordon Reed 1339 Diamond NE Grand Rapids, Michigan Carl Blum 837 - 33rd St. SW Grand Rapids, Michigan William D. Hockanson 6096 Belmont NE Belmont, Michigan Maurin© Roth 35 Holly SW Grand Rapids, Michigan Isabelle Brace 316 - 6th $t. Cedar Springs, Michigan Mrs. Betty Homrich 10 1 4 Prospect SE Glar'd Rapids, Michigan Seth Schaefer Route 2 Ravenna, Michigan Jacqueline Buskard 15339 - 16th Avenue Marne, Michigan Norman House 628 Amity Avenue Muskegon, Michigan Linda Slagter 25 Spanish Ct. SE Grand Rapids, Michigan Evelyn Campbell 756 Paris SE Grand Rapids, Michigan Merton Hulce 1857 Burton Rd. Muskegon, Michigan Elizabeth Smith 88 Main Street Cedar Springs, Michigan Gordon R. Cheyne 2425 Parkdale SW Grand ville, Michigan Eydie J. Kelder 222 Oakley Place NE Grand Rapids, Michigan Bebe Tonner 921 Baldwin SE Grand Rapids, Michigan William L. Cousineou 1431 Yarmouth Ave. Muskegon, Michigan Marilyn Kriekaard 111 Benjamin NE Grand Ropids, Michigan Allen Terpstra 456 - 79th St. Byron Center, Michigan Deloris Dochtler 614 Innes ME Grand Rapids, Michigan Mrs. Gertrudo Lambert Route 4 - 136th Avenue Holland, Michigan Fortin VanDenQos Moline, Michigan Mrs. Jean Dolph 2144 Frances SE Grand Rapids, Michigan Sarah K. Leach 338 Del aware SE Grand Rapids, Michigan As with fire, a school's administration can be a student's best friend or his worst enemy. If can be something which is con- stantly bothering him with unimportant de- tails or making great demands upon him. But we are hoppy to say that ours is a student's best friend. The administration is responsible for everything which goes in- to the smooth running of a school. While we ore taking part in class discussion or studying in the library, they ore working away at their typewriters and files so that we can do these things. Patient smiles al- ways greet our foolish questions, and sym- pathetic hearts always listen to our prob- lems. This is the administration, a student s best friend. 34 Jldministration lips oF fife rigIftecxzs feeiX rc ntj iFrovejr£x lor £i Contained in our prospective building, pictured above, will be a chapel with a capacity of 450 stud- ents, a library and reading room large enough to house a growing collection of books, thirteen class- rooms, five offices and a large secretarial room, fourteen faculty offices, six music practice rooms, student lounge, faculty room, board and conference room, book store, dining room, kitchen, mimeograph- ing and mailing room, and other miscellaneous rooms for heating, storage, etc. Through the prayers and gifts of God's people this will become a reality, 36 President it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful (I Cortinthians 4:2). And, inasmuch as our school is training the individual student to be a steward of God (Titus 1:7), it is quite imperative that this lesson of personal fidelity be well learned. This trait of dependability must be acquired before we enter into full-time work for the Lord. If it is not our record of service will be marred by fre- quent breaches of trust, due to the bad effect of unbreakable habit. And, even if we somehow manage to maintain a semblance of steadfastness in God's work, how may we ever be sure that we are not actually hirelings rather than trustworthy servants? Somewhere along the line of our preparation we must study to show ourselves approved unto God in this, that we may be unashamed workmen. Faithfulness is an essential virtue. Have you been faithful in doing your assigned class work? Have you developed a reputation for reliability in your practical work responsibilities? Have you performed your dorm duties regularly? Have you observed your devotional time systematically? Have the things you do not like to do been done just as punctually and carefully as the things you enjoy? If your answer to these questions is in the affirmative, God, having found you faithful in these matters, will entrust more important tasks to you. For the sake of Him whom the Scriptures call faithful and true I sincerely trust that everyone of us is mastering this vital lesson. He does not desire success as much as He does faithfulness. 37 The Executive Council Prof. Matthews Dean of Men Miss Carpentor Dean of Women Prof. Wood Dean of Education 3«graUSS Ba Faculty William H. Pardee, A.B., Th.B., Th.M., Th.D. Victor Matthews, A.B., B.D. J. Edward Hakes, A.B., B.D. President John Wilson, A.B., B.D. Warren H. Faber, A.B., Th.B., Th.M. Sheldon B. Quincer, D.D. 40 Jonathan L. SterUenburg, D.D.S. Joseph G. Balbach, B.D. Roy J. Wiarda, A.B., M.D. Leon J. Wood, A.B., Th.B., Th.M. Dean of Education Robert J, Hughes, A.T.C.M., L.T.C.L. Margaret Carpenter, B.S., M.R.E. E. Gordon Wray Th.B. 41 Office Staff: Mrs. Matthews, Registror Alice Ward, Assistant Secretary Li brari an: Joe Crawford 42 Dorm Parents Mr. Mrs. F. Hough Coo ks' Mrs. O• Millard Mrs. M. Wier Kitchen Help! Dick Briningstool 43 Maintenance: Bob Rowl and Sheldon Peck -3 =- 1 There are two sides to every agrument and the question, Who has it easier, a married student or a single student? will always be debated. When walking past the dorm one might hear the rhythmic phrases of the often repeated ode Oh! For the Life With a Wife, while on down the street a married student's home echos with the al- most harmonic tones of Oh! To Be Single Again. Since this question confuses even the great- est philosophers we shall not try to answer it, but give examples from which one may draw a deep- er prejudice or a complete change of mind. We shall portray student life as jt is. Draw your own con- clusion. ariso 7 S o fo irff cortsi h T £i r ii?a an te ipfre- S0r oa 6 £ Why are we here? Bills . . . Favorite time of day Some source of strength LJ School—at least ours—is more than classes and books; it's also work and fun. It's more than learn- ing—it's also doing. Working together, students and faculty have developed a complete program of co-curricular activities which both supplement and expand the class work. These include prac- tical work, worship, fellowship and fun. A picture of our school just wouldn't be complete without tell- ing you about these. ude i f cti uifies ' ®W.'Av,t ' If ! m I . V ' «'. • .• • v:?-: ■ -'• ,• c:v V W---: : • ' v nsVP4. . • 'w ' , v ; a, . - v ; .w •. • .. •; ; . ■ ■ . ■ ' ' ' ■; if nrxgljf It , fcf ttr«r« ahurfbaxfHig dfvlyrr 1OZ10 Student Council Student Council: Seoted left to right: Gerald Carnill, Dav- id Gardner, Miss Carpenter, Dean of Women and Bob Holmes. Standing left to right: John Adrionce, Dovid Young, Clifford Neville, Douglas Gray, John Vanden Akker, Donald Curtis, Duar.e Block. THE STUDENT SPEAKS Who can deny an American the right to speak his own mind? Not even a school's faculty can get away with that! Ours even gives us an official op- portunity for expressing ourselves. The student coun- cil is an organization in which each student has a voice through his elected representative. But the student council is not just a place for sounding off, as any weary member will insist. We also take serious responsibility for much of student life planning. As much fun and work as there is involved, the council also odds much to each student's education. For it is through this type of activity that we learn to assume and discharge responsibilities quite sim- ilior to those which will face us in the future. The council is largely responsible for school spirit and class fellowship. The student council is actually the very center of our student lives. 50 Prayer Bands Missionary prayer band group leaders, left to right: Tom Homrich, VirgiJ Redmond, Douglas Gray, John Isaac- son, Tad Jameson, Donald Veldt, Cecil Crummel, Richard Martin, Lloyd Early, Borry Grohl, Arthur Winner. PRAY YE THEREFORE Who of us can listen to the challenge of an alumnus telling of his field of ministry in chapel and not pray for him? And who can look forward to a ministry without long- ing for the prayer support of those still in school? Not many of us, for a good number drag ourselves out of bed early on Thursdays to join each other in praying for all types of missions in all parts of the world. There is a prayer band for Europe, for South America, for home missions — in fact there isn't an area in the world which isn't covered. Some of us have already felt God's call to one of these, others are waiting for a call, and still others havo felt a call in another direction but maintain an intense prayer interest. The bands give us a chance to learn of the prayer needs of each field so that we can pray more intelligently and purposefully. While we speak to God He often speaks to us. Several of us have heard God's voice commanding us to go and to become the means which he wishes to use to answer our own prayers. When we leave these halls to follow God's leading, we will know that every Thursday morning at least one prayer band is seeking God's held for us that moment. 51 Yearbook Staff Why a year book staff? The answer to this is ex trcinely obvious when we look at the 1958 Kumi Ori which represents many hours of work. A big hand should be given to Doug Gray as he moved into the editorship late in the year and finished the book in superb fashion. Bob White, the man with the money, and Wallace Alcorn, our literary editor fulfilled their positions completely. Of course, the pictures speak for themselves as to the good photography of David Gardner, Jerry Palma, and Jim Tanner, and the pa- tient handling of pictures by Sandra Hales and Bull- man Studios. Departmental editors working hand in hand with Doug were Barry Grahl, practical work; Dick Briningstooi, activities; Cecil Crummel, sports; Chuck Reed, choir; Jerry Carnill, advertising; and Tad Jameson, church directory. Hours of planning and typing were spent by Emma Jane Sickler and Emily Jennex on the student directory and by Ger- aldine Jacoby as secretary. Pete Powell and John Dantuma did a fine job in our art department and the final say on all was by Miss Carpenter, our able advisor. 52 Students’ Wives’ Fellowship Left to right: Mrs. Thomas Dolph, Mrs. Douglas Gray, Mrs. Richard Johnson, Mrs. Jerry Palma, President. Not pictur- ed: Mrs. John Worth. DON'T PORGET THE ’LITTLE LADY' The Bible teaches that fellowship is an important phase of the Christian's life. The single students live it up down around the dorms, and even the married fellows hove their bull sessions between classes in the halls and over coffee at Loveland's. In the meantime the wives are working on their Ph. T. degree (Putting Hubby Through) or taking care of the kids. But don't forget the little lady. She needs fellowship, too. So they get together once a month in the evening as the Student Wives' Fellowship. They find this a time to share each others' trials, joys, burdens and blessings. They were quick to praise the help which their guests give in learning o wife's role as a missionary or assistant to the pastor. This Fellowship isn't oil taking-in since they are scouts in giving-out as well. Through their monthly projects they have been a great help to many others. When asked why they have this Fellowship, one of the little ladies told us: We believe that it enriches our Christ- ian life and helps prepare us for a life of serving our Lord. 53 Alumni Association 'THE OLD GRADS There are few students who don't look forward to grad- uation day with excitement and even fewer who won't look back to it with nostalgia. The old grads may have left the school physically — but not emotionally. They are for- ever a part of the school and must remain so. The Alumni association gives them this opportunity. In fact, the president told us that their constitutional purpose ( To promote the spiritual and material welfare of the school and to assure a continuing fellowship among its graduates ) is summed up in this one word: Opportunity. Opportunity to pray and to give. Opportunity to re- commend the school to their young people and to encourage the support of their churches. Opportunity, also, to fellow- ship with those of days past. Their testimony is that the ties of Christian love become more precious when they know that those with whom they prayed, played, and planned in the past are still praying for them today. To them we say: Thank you. We appreciate your work and interest. Someday — the Lord (and the professors) willing — we ll join you. 54 Dorm Life 55 All mixed up Spring crammin'l Breakfast in Bed. Just call me Mama Bear. 56 A stranger in the crowd Who said, Dumb Blond ? 57 LEARNING BY DOING Why are those kids from the seminary and Bible In- stitute chasing around from missions to hospitals to churches? They ought to be studying the Bible! So think some of our friends. Any week of the school year will find students busily engaged in a variety of activities under the guidance of the practical work deportment. We will be witnessing to men on skid row, visiting people in hospitals, testifying at street meetings, preaching in churches, singing in young people's meetings. As a matter of fact, we jump at every opportunity available—and even make some—to put into practice that which we have been learning in classes. But what has this got to do with the curriculum? Ex- perienced Christian leaders have found that formal class- room knowledge is worthless without practical application in the work-a-day world. This department gives students an opportunity to interpret the gospel to the man-in-the-street while he i$ learning its details. This continual learning-ap- plication experience helps to keep the curriculum free from worthless words and mokes it a living experience. It also allows us to engage in practical evangelism under the helpful supervision of faculty members with years of pastoral and church experience. Then, too, we like to make our mistakes in the presence of classmates rather than in our first church. -? y; « ,rv� 5 v ■ ■; ':S-3 £: ' • ' : : ■- - . .;vr -' • ; • . , ✓; •••:■ '•' v • • •• •-• •'• '• ’• . .:. . • ''•••••'-' . ‘ •' •;.'•-■• • . . ■ • v - • ■ ’ ; r-. . : 7W?--r : . . ■ .•'. •'• •:••'• f £:. . . • •. •; ' - • • •: v ?,: -:: ■;' «■■■ 1 ('Zii' :msm TeiT C TXTfof frotxhl e A 4f$axa]v cr r- Be here Gospel Team John Dantuma t charge Gospel Team John Vonden Akker in charge Trumpet Trio; Dick Thomas, Paul Matthews. Gaylord Shaffer, Mel Trotter Mission Group led by Richard Briningstool, Brown Home ond Veteran's Facility led by Jerry Palma. Student Pastors James Carmichal Comstock Park Mission John Worth Cowden Lake 62 Chuck Wood Black Lake Dave Gardner Standale Baptist Harry Love First Baptist Rockford, Michigan 63 John Adriance Watson Community James Reese Moline Baptist 64 Doug Gray McLean Memorial CHOIR It seems that no church's ministry is fully effective until it has a good program of music. We have found choir to be important in this regard. Choir has been used by God to vvin lost souls and to cause Christians to dedicate their lives to his serv- ice. It has been used to present the challenge of good sacred music to our churches and to interest young people in the field of sacred music as a pos- sible area of Christian service. Sometimes the greatest worth of choir is not a matter of music. With some of us it has been on opportunity to learn to serve God in a special way or to learn how to serve God along with other stud- ents. But whatever benefit may come from choir the goal is always the same: the glory of God. 65 PREPARATION Ju st once more • Get your mouths open ! C’mon, give? Almost. . 66 TOUR TOKENS The line up Time Out President taking care of details Prayer before praise Happy moments, hearty work and heart-seorching prayer combined enables our Lord to use us in. . . Work for the Night is Coming He was not Willing that Any Should Perish 68 The Light of the World is Jesus Lord, what would thou have me to do?” IN J Have you heard the Master’s call? Will you go forsaking all? Millions still in sin and shame hove never heard the Savior's name; r Some moy give and some may pray, but for you He calls today; v J Will you answer, “Here am 1 ? Or must Jesus pass you by. V 69 WE GOT THE TEAM Just a few years ago no one would have expected to find a program of sports in a seminary or Bible institute—this was strictly for colleges. But many schools such as ours have come to realize the important con- tribution which sports make to both educa- tion and student life. They contribute to education because they teach sportsmanship, team work, and self- control. These are vpluable things to learn and apply in Christian service. They contribute to student life because they provide necessary diversion from stud- ies and help to keep us healthy and to build school spirit. ___Vo s St X) T 0---- LO itame of flye jCo:r zrvLs. all xrs fho .• ToL 3-i7 Softball Generates Enthusiasm The spring of 1957 brought about another first for the Baptist Theological Seminary and Bible Institute in the formation of a softball team. We were entered into the City League by B.T.S., and under the coaching and leadership of Rev. Joseph Balbach, we were given the opportunity to have recreation and to be a testimony for oi T Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ . . . whom to know is life eternal. 72 Basketball Bock row: Paul Matthews, Leonard I saacson, Don Veldt, Tom Dolph Middle row: Chuck Reed, CXjane Guest Front row: Coach Cecil Crummel, Dick Thomas, Bob Baxter, Vern Peck 73 let's go. Team ! B. T. S. Wins Big Game . And the score goes up anolher notch . . . The half-time program Where's the bah? Whoops! reactions. To the following merchants and businessmen of the surrounding area, an expression of thanks is given for making possible, in a large measure, the presentation of this yearbook . . . ‘M- • ,£r..'.;!vijf'-•i{ ', .’ '' ' .(',’ • y t k ’wv v F ■ v, :: ■£..?;■ '■■ ■ ■: : ■'.: ■ ■4 vr:•:-.-v- -. :•.?;• ■' . :..■•• • • ■: $ i fhoxt • ••-• cam :'W‘ . • ,:•.' ■ ’.••■.' •• • v ■■..■• •t,Y£i; V: f' wffrfn® i- • wSwSS ? ■ft’..; •■ ■ v 'c r; 5 � h ir,aiT iflf Jtrx bttstixexj' ? jpr J£) 22-29 525 EASTERN, S. E. . CHUISTIM WO«« S Send us your WANT LIST Ask for free religious and theological book catalog libraries purchased BOOKSTORE GRAND RAPIDS 6, MICH. GRANITE MARBLE BRONZE PATTEN MONUMENT CO. 12T9 Plainfield Ave., N. E. HENRY KLOMPARENS SONS PLUMBING • Phone EM 1-6826 • 3240 Plainfield Ave., N.E. • Grand Rapids 5, Michigan VERHAGE Motor Sales Co. Hudsonville, Michigan WESTERN MICHIGAN’S OLDEST CHRYSLER - PLYMOUTH DEALER Serving you till HE COMES Telephone MOhawk 9-6612 78 HOUSE Of- FURNITURE s«m 50. Division contemporary HOME FURNISHINGS FOR TODAY'S SUBURBAN LIVING 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 LINCOLN PARK DAIRY H. Smith and Son BEST FOR BABY — BEST FOR YOU 79 419 Garfield Ave., N. W. Phone GL 8-2554 Compliments dreSwel DRY CLEANERS Plant: 1135-1137 Plainfield Avenue, N.E., PHONE 9-7324 Branches; Leonard at Alpine—Lake Drive at Cherry—PHONE: GL 9-7324 — City-wide Pick-up and Delivery Service — BRADFORD BROTHERS Compliments of Kay Q. Harrison Agency and Charles F. Harrison Agency Complete Insurance Service 550 Cherry Street, S. E. Grand Rapids 3, Michigan ALVERA D. HARRISON Telephone GL 9-33 I I Two Places to Enjoy Good Food: At Home and Van Raalte's Zeeland, Mich. Phone: PR 2-2175 Private Dining Rooms tor Parties and Banquets for 25 to 500 RUSSELL DOW WATCHMAKER JEWELER 446 North Park Street Grand Rapids, Michigan ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL LIGHTING FIXTURES BENJAMIN APPLIANCE AND ELECTRIC A Satisfied Customer Is Our First Consideration 823 W. Leonard Phone EM 1-7326 IMPERIAL METAL PRODUCTS COMPANY oj AUTOMATIC SCREW MACHINE PRODUCTS GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN At AH Booksellers, or BAKER BOOK HOUSE GRAND RAPIDS 6. MICH. KRYGER'S Dairy Products 6 Palmer St., N.W. Phone: Rl 2-1447 DIAMOND Service Garage Albert Ladewig — Wendell Terrell 337 Diamond Ave. (Cor. Virginia St.) Phone GL 8-7742 Grand Rapids, Michigan General Repairing -— Body and Fender Repairing (Students: Only 3 Blocks from School) Le (Optical 3tfouse DISTINCTIVE STYLING IN EYEWEAR Phone SL 4-6141 Opticians: M. C. Peterson — F. W. Settler 138 Fulton Street. E. (Between LaGrave and Jefferson) Grand Rapids 2, Michigan Hours: 9 to 5:30 Sat. to 4:00 Mon. Evening to 9:00 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 5-2134 Residence CH 5-8792 HARVEY'S Barber Shop For the Best Look in Hair-Cuts, Go to Harvey's Harvey and Carl are At Your Service 720 Wealthy St. S. E. Grand Rapids, Michigan . Grand Rapids Largest and Finest Retail Bakeries Where Quality is a Tradition 15 Locations To Serve You! LANGERHORST BIBLE BOOK HOUSE 1507 Srandville Ave., S. W. CH 3-5057 GL 2-7500 Sunday School and Church Supplies Books and Sacred Recordings We Take ORDERS For ALL Union Gospel Press Regular Baptist Press Sunday School Material Scripture Press Compliments of EXPORT PRODUCTS COMPANY CHURCH AND INSTITUTIONAL KITCHEN AND DINING EQUIPMENT 82 JOPPE’S DAIRY CO. 112 S. Division Avenue Grand Rapids, Michigai THE SONNEV ELDT COMPANY 312 Ellworth Avenue, S. W. Grand Rapids 3, Michigan Hotel and Restaurant Foods Bakers’ Supplies - Paper Merchants SUPPLIERS OF FOOD FOR THE DORM Main Office GRAND RAPIDS. MICHIGAN — BRANCHES — KALAMAZOO - TRAVERSE CITY - LANSING Best Wishes From C C a r n e s onstruction o m p a n y VOS IMPLEMENT AND MOWER SALES Every Thing In Power Lawn Mowers 18 to 75 Service For All Makes 925 28th St. S. E. Phone CH 5-3233 DIRECT TRANSUI LINES, INC ... - 'TRUCKLOAD HAULERS OF ... SPECIFIED COMMOOITIES _• .. .- - —_ 2 O 0 COLRAIKI STREET . S.W- -. ..... -GRAND RAPIDS 6, MICHIGAN. bert glupker A Company with Christian Principles shipping dl- Telephone ch s-928i 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 WEUR .................... 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 85 GRYSEN'S INN GOOD DUTCH EATEN” ON M-21 HUDSONVILLE, MICH. Banquet and Party Reservations STANDALE DEPARTMENT STORE 4030 Lake Michigan Drive iSmittery IN STANDALE Burton Heights REAL ESTATE SALES £ EXCHANGE INC. 1553 PLAIN FI ELD N.E. EM-16637 1 I 1 I i I i I i I i ----uLl Ll Ll-L___ The Home of Dependable Merchandise SMITH'S AUTO SERVICE 214 COMMERCE S. W. The Garage Around ihe Corner That Does Business on the Square. We're Fussy . . . We Have A Right To Be Our Customers Are The Best Home: LE 2-6231 Garage: GL 1-1149 AL SIEGEL AL and BILL'S Specialized Tune-up Service Phone GL 4-4973 BILL DOREN 240-42 Division Ave. N. Grand Rapids, Mich. BETTER HOMES MODERN CONVENIENCES In All Price Brackets PEACOCK TRAILER COURT From Ten to Fifty Thousand Dollars Under New Management GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN WE HAVE BUILT SOME OF GRAND RAPIDS' FINEST HOMES IN THE LAST TEN YEARS LE 2-6660 M. Dusendang BIG SUPPLY . . . BEST BUY of course we re tolking obout JURGENS HOLTVLUWER’S Walter V. Graham Big Supply - - Best Buy in MEN'S SUITS TOPCOATS I Builder 1 and LADIES' READY-TO-WEAR GL 4-8282 Grand Rapids Whatever your size. Stout, Short or Toll We have the stock to fit them all. Whatever the color. Brown, Groy, or Blue Men Dress Right . . . you can't afford not to. VISSCHER S DRUG STORE todies styles change, ond we have too PRESCRIPTION PHARMACIST We've changed our Ready-to-wear for you With Styles and Colors that ore o dream Phone MO 9-6695 To be appreciated they must be seen. HUDSONVILLE, MICHIGAN JURGENS HOLTVLUWER DEPT. STORE 1506-14 Grordvt'fe Ave., S.W. GRAND RAPfOS, MICHIGAN Loomis Roofing Siding Co., Inc. 816 Lafayette, N. E. Grand Rapids, Michigan T. C. Loomis Phone GL 1 0419 When you buy . . Tell them you Saw advertised in Kumi-Ori ■f We say, Thank you, to the churches in the following section for their participation in our year- book. We trust, that you, the reader will find this section helpful as a guide to our G. A. R. B. churches in the areas represented 91 J. Edward Hakes............. . 2803 Gerald ME, Grand Rapids, Michigan Joseph G. Balbach............. 3953 Miramar N. E., Granei Rapids, Michigan Margaret Carpenter............6?? We a thy $. E., Grand Rapids, Michigon Warren H. Faber ............ 1956 Huizen S. .W., Grand Rapids, Michigan R. J. Hughes................ 1436 Sherman S. E., Grand Rapids, Michigan Victor Matthews............. 44 2 Northwood S. Grond Rapids, Michigan William H, Pardee............ 3722 Coit Road, N. E., Grand Ropids, Michigan Sheldon B. Quincer..........112 Lawrence N. E., Grand Rapids, Michigan J. L. Sterkenburg .......... 2640 Plainfield N. E., Grand Rapids, Michigan Roy Wiarda........... .4 3 37 Eastern N. E., Grand Ropids, Michigan John H. Wilson........... 1735 Walker Rd., Grand Rapids, Michigan Leon J. Wood ............ 965 Parmalee N. W., Grand Rapids, Michigan Gordon E. Wray ........ • � . 907 Beachwood N. E., Grand Rapids, Michigan WEALTHY STREET BAPTIST CHURCH 811 Wealthy St., St Grand Rapids 6, Mich. Phone: GL 6-8507 Services-. Sunday: 9:30 A.M. Bible School 11:00 A.M. Morning Worship 5:45 PM. Youth Groups 7:00 P.M. Evangelistic Service Opportunities for Youth Pastor, D. Ass't Pastor—Rev. Floyd Peterson Wednesday 7:30 Hour of Power Prayer Groups Bible Study Open Doors for Service Senior Orchestra Junior Orchestra Young People's Choir Pioneer Girls Monday Night Bible Class Baptist Young People's lioion Jewels and Gems—Grades 1-3 Juniors—Grades 4-6 Junior High—Grades 7-9 High School—Grades 10-13 Senior—College and Business Age A Cordial Welcome Awaits You! 92 A Small Suburban Church with a Big Heart is the FAIRMOUNT BAPTIST CHURCH 3365 COIT AVENUE, N.E. GRAND RAPIDS Where you can find opportunities ror Worship, FeJIowship, and Service First Baptist Church Williamston, Michigan (One block east, 1 block north of the traffic light) H. T. REESE, Pastor SUNDAY SERVICES 10:00—Sunday School 11:00—Morning Worship 6:30—Young People, and Adult Bible Bible Class 7:30—Evening Service WEDNESDAY 7:45—Prayer Meeting OUR MESSAGE—CHRIST: Incarnate God, Savior of Sinners; Lord of the Church; Coming King. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH FOREST CITY, IOWA Clair L. Saliers, Pastor A Welcome Always Awaits You At This Friendly Church The Bible As If Is—To People As They Are . lilt; LVARY CHURCH 400 North Ave., Battle Creek, Mich. Jay DeBoer, Pastor Phone WO 4-7948 SUNDAY SERVICES Sunday School of the Air, WBCK ... 9:00 A. Sunday School .................... 9:45 A. Morning Worship ................. 11:00 A. Youth Meeting ................... 6:00 P. Evening Service, Wednesday ....... 7:30 P. Prayer Service ................... 7:30 P. BLESSINGS AWAIT YOU AT CALVARY” 93 BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH S. WESTNEDGE at LOVELL ST. KALAMAZOO, MICH. Phone FI 5-1259 Rev. N. A. Wiens, Pastor Samuel Meads, Assistant L. Jerome Heath, Assistant Stanley Veldt, Assistant Bible School Morning Worship Children's Churches 9:45 I 1:00 I 1:00 Youth Meetings Gospel Service Nursery 5:45 7:00 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. 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 Paris Baptist Church 2875 — 52nd St., S.E. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN Time of Services: 10:00 A.M. Morning Worship I I :00 A.M. Sunday School 6:30 P.M. Youth Fellowship 7 :30 P.M. Evening Service 7:45 P-M. Wednesday Proyer Service Our Motto THAT I MIGHT KNOW HIM’ On the Air Every Sunday Morning 94 Godwin Baptist Church 124 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 11:00 A.M. Morning Worship 5:45 PM. Youth Hour 7:00 P.M. Evening Gospel Service WEDNESDAY: 7:30 P.M. Prayer and Praise CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 700 Burfon 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 Pastor: R. L. MATTHEWS A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU SECOND BAPTIST hos consistently sought to provide o church home for students away from home. We solute our high coliber student members like Mr. and Mrs. Chorles Price, Don and Mory Helton, Jock ond Arlene Jenncx, Tom and Betty Homrich. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH NONE Qotd at Ccdi uua Jf. W REV. HENRY OWEN BERENDS Church Phone GL4-3675 Home Phone RI2-3602 Bible School-9: JO am Morning Worship • 10:30 Y.p. FellowsIvp'-SOOpm Eve. Service - 7.00 pm