Fort Wayne Bible College - Vine / Light Tower Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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MZ LIGHT TOWER

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LIGHT TOWER TO THE CLASS OF NINETEEN HUNDRED AND THIRTY-TWO You are about to join those who have already gone forth from our midst, to all parts of the world, to carry the l'I.ight of Life to those who are still in the darkness of sin. As you go, bear in mind, that you are not thrown upon your own re- sources, for we read: God, who commanded the light to shine out of dark- ness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in tht face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in earth- en vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God and not of us. God is using His consecrated children as vessels, in which He deposits thc l'Unsearchable riches of Christ. His light and life, His love and power, His grace and truth, His glory and rest, and all else that He is and possesses- for He gives Himself to us, that through us He might manifest Himself to othersg and by doing so He might bring all who will heed His tender voice, into the same relationship that we enjoy. Always bear in mind that the Great Commission, Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, is the greatest mission entrusted to us. Then never lose sight of the great promise, Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. As He said unto Abraham, so He says to us also, I am thy shield, and thine exceeding great reward. XVhat security!! What reward!! Then with implicit conhdence in His unfailing faithfulness, carry the light and sow the Precious seed in whatever part of His great field He may send you, for He says, They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. We shall follow you in prayer. J. E. RAMSEYER.

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I. 1 c H 1' THE FACULTY TOWER S. A. WXITMER C. A. GERBER Hisfory and Missions ' Mum. L. ZELLER English MRS. B. G. SMITH B, G, SNIITH Lflllgllflgfi Holizilciics 84 Biblical IlIfCl'l7l't'lillfi0lI J. STAUFFER Isaiah H- KAISER M. GASKILL P10770 English Important in any institution of learning is its staff of teachers. So great is the influence exerted upon impressionable minds by men and women of this profession that Christian young people interested in obtaining Biblical knowl- edge and insight, always desire to know the excellency and attitude of the in- structors. We, who have the privilege of being at the Bible Institute, know that our teachers are aware of the opportunity which is theirs in helping to mould lives for the service of Jesus Christ. By their conduct is indicated their realization of a solemn responsibility toward God. The instructors uncover the hitherto hidden treasures of God's Word. Con- sequently, what God says has become the focus of each student's life. The foun- dation of the teaching given us is the Rock of Salvation. Emphasis has been plac- ed upon Christianity as a life in contrast to mere dead formalism. The Bible is considered the basis of Christian doctrine and God, its author, the source of spir- itual life. His Son, Jesus Christ, is lifted up as the Lamb of God who taketh away the sin of the World. Redemption complete is possible only through the Holy Spirit who is our supreme director. ' In accordance with the teaching of the Bible that we are to be the light of the world, there has been stressed the necessity of taking the Gospel to others- of giving as well as receiving. Thus spiritual stagnation is avoided and God af- forded an opportunity to pour in fresh blessings. Of vital significance is the personal interest of each faculty member in the life of every student. There has always been manifested a warm and responsive readiness to help each one of us solve his spiritual questions or other problems confronting young people. Our gratitude rises to God for the concrete example of Christian character and life exhibited in each teacher. May God continue to use them as instru- ments of light in His hand for the equipping of other laborers for the whitened harvest. R1-IODA LEHMAN.