Finlandia University - Yearbook (Hancock, MI)

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THE LSA or 1947-4s A Th-at every tongue should confess that jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. QPhilippians 2Zll.D This year a new and outstanding page was written in the history of the Suomi LSA. One of the greatest events of the year was the election of Phil Luttio to the presidency of the Land O'Lakes Region. Other importantfevents were the participation of eight delegates in the Regional Ashram Qthe word Ashram is an Indian name meaning Corporate Spiritual Questj and of the large group attending the Michigan Conference Luther League Convention at Chatham. Drives for funds, such as Lutheran Student Action, Missions, and Lutheran VVorld Action, set new records. VVith the closing of the year we were enthusiastic over the fact that a number of our students were planning to attend the National Ashram atlnterlochen, Michigan, August 30 through September 5. The work and spirit of the year could probably 'best be characterized by the constitutional aims of the National LSA which are: To strengthen and sustain Christian students in their faith through the use of the Bible, privately and in groups, through prayer, through regular Church attendance, through frequent reception of Holy Communion, and through fellowship in LSA. To seek to win all students to full commitinent to Christ. MM To encourage students in the study and appreciation of the Church and its teaching for our world today, and in participation in the Church's program of Evangelism and Social Action. A . To afford the opportunity for cultivating friendships and social life on a Christian level. A v L A To strengthen our national and international fellowship of Lutheran students. To deepen understanding of and participation in ecumenical Christianity. To hold intercollegiate conferences in order to assist students on every campus to accomplish these purposes. L Page fifty-eight ' - Wall. ltfllll' 441.151 Sides sPl 'i lift ' grvlfl Adil L0 Ill SUCK! 5660 work 3 C011- the 1 EHCC LSA for 1 sent' ,- - fi NL. sche mos and ticil wot Stut in 1 me B M l ,rf ' ,f . ,. . ' ' '

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LSA SOCIAL HOURA 4 A , .1 I A, 1 1 h - I was done at the Sanitarium. On our ,trips there we distributed tracts and testa- ments, many of which were donated by the students. Musically the Suomi LSA had a very busy year.. We were blessed with a number of gifted musicians. A large group of LS.A'ers were in the A Cappella Choir. The LSA had their own Octette and choir which rendered numbers at various occasions. Once a month they took part in services at the Finnish Evan- gelical Lutheran Church. At Christmas time the LSA organized a Caroling Party which traditionally visited the Infirmary and Sanitarium. The internees at both places so appreciated the program that a formal letter was written asking us to return. During the Lenten season we answered their request by rendering pros grams at both places. The reception given by people there was heart-warming. Much more could be written concerning the LSA in the year .1947-48 but it would not be as significant as it is in the memories of those who took part. The membership list consisted of fifty-five names of students who were all re- sponsible for the successful yearof the LSA. It is the hope of each of these mem- bers that the stride they set might be something of a challenge to the LSA of next year and the years to come. A . The following were elected officers for the year: Norman Lund, Presidentg Wilho Elson, Vice-Presidentg Florence Hautamaki, Secretaryg Ruth Isackila, Mission Treasurer. Other positions: PTL Secretaries-Vtlilliam Hutter and Albert Hautamakig Program Chairman-Thomas Asumag Pianist-lla Kaskineng Sgt. at Arms- Ed. Takkunen. Oh God and Father of us all: Bless, we beseech Thee, this our College. Tahe away whatsover is unworthy, cherish and strengthen whatsoever is best in it. And grant that all who go forth hence may manfully fight Thy battles in the worlcl, and conquer through the might of jesus 'Christ our Lord. Amen. Page sixty 4bW9l'F yywwgg ivl-,,,4,, 7' P1255 .b.wY