Elim Bible Institute - Oasis Yearbook (Lima, NY)

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GLORIFIED 5

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THAT HE MIGHT BE God’s message in this hour is perfect submis¬ sion and dependence on Him. He is preparing a body that will move when He moves — and God is moving! Amid all the complexities of Elim life, we must continue to abide in His love and walk in the light as disciples “fit for the Master’s use”...that He might be glorified. Elim is a mixture of unique personalities, ranging from flower children to preachers’ kids! Chosen by God, from thirty-two states and provinces, and as far away as Japan and Mexico, we came to Elim for the service of disciple- ship. Preparation is the controlling purpose of our ma¬ triculation, and the love of God is the constant reality in which we live and grow. His ultimate desire is to fashion holy vessels to manifest His glory. Thus, Elim becomes a melting pot for the grace of God to purify our hearts. As a patient Refiner and Master Craftsman, the Lord re¬ moves the dross and moulds us into His image, perfecting us “unto every good work”. While undergoing such divine surgery, we rest our souls in His unchanging love. Sometimes His scalpel cuts deep, making us squirm, but we are confident that “all things work together for good”. We learn to respond to His deal¬ ings as obedient children, giving thanks to the Father in all things. 4

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Bound for Africa, our beloved teacher, counselor, and dean of men will be leaving the Elim campus at the close of this school year to serve the Lord for a third term on the mission field. After graduating from Elim, class of 1956, “Brother Jo” pioneered the Calvary Gospel Church of Meshoppen, Pennsylvania. Then he left for the mission field with his wife Gloria, also an Elim grad of 1956, to labor in Kenya, Africa, for ten years. Working with the All Nations Gospel Church, he established it as an evan¬ gelistic center, co-founded the Nairobi Pentecostal Bible College, and ministered to the hearts of hungry Africans. Since 1969 he has given his very soul to the growth and development of the Elim student body. Beside working on a degree in African history, and teaching classes here at Elim, he keeps busy helping the student council and counseling us on all our various problems and hang-ups. Brother Johansson has been a strong pillar in the Elim fellowship and we are deeply sorry to see him leave. Yet we rejoice with him for the call of God and the burning desire of his heart is for the African people. God has just recently opened the door to Ethiopia and we are believ¬ ing with our brother that He is confirming His Word that “Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God.” Psalm 68:31. JOHANSSON FAMILY: Marcia, Mark, Gloria and Paul. Dedicated To Paul Johansson 6