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

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F 1 2 , Ill +- v I 9 Ill Ns. N. K ,x-4 5 A L vvi 4 J- vi-' --J 50 We oeklfzczfea' owl . walk a aeuba Myeeczkzl olamfaanoea Each of the six special-emphasis weeks observed this year represented a dif- ferent aspect of the college's objectives and growth. Evangelism Week, September 21-25, demonstrated participation in the evangelistic ministry with Dr. Alan Redpath, Rev. Harry Saulnier, Dr. R. R. Brown, and Rev. George Sheffer as speakers. During the week of November 9-12 Christian Education was discussed by outstanding educators, among whom were Dr. Milo Rediger, Dr. Harold Mason, and Dr. Byron L. Osborne. Christian Ministry Week, january ll-14, was highlighted with a unique series of panel discussions dealing with particular church problems. These meetings were well attended by ministers and church leaders from nearby states, as well as by local pastors and students. Dr. Paul Rees, Rev. joseph Kimball, and Dr. W. C. Mavis, well-known church leaders, addressed the meetings. Anniversary Week, Februarv 22-25, demonstrated the college,s remarkable growth since its beginning a half-century ago. Historical and educational dis- plays were presented to the public, and evening meetings were held. Visitors were entertained at Open l-louse. World-wide missionary vision was emphasized during Missions Week, March 22-25. Challenging missionary films and outstanding representatives of missionary work, Dr. Daniel H. Johnson and Dr. Eugene Nida, emphasized the Christian's privilege and responsibility to take the Cospel to all men every- where. Completing the year's special-emphasis weeks was Music and Radio Week, April 28-May 1. Discussions aimed toward more effective Christian ministry through music and through broadcasting were led by such men as Dr. Olaf Christiansen, Dr. Don Hustad, Mr. Wendell Loveless, and Mr. Edward Cord- ing. An impressive choir festival climaxed the programs. TH ANNIVERSARY

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1922, First Missionary Church built: auditorium thereafter used for large school events 1929-30, Building of Bethany Hall 1930, 1931 1932, 1935 1937, 1938, 1938 February, 25th Anniversary with dedication of Bethany Hall Name changed to Fort Wayne Bible Institute Curriculum extended from two to three years Specialized curricula developed: Theological Course, Christian Edu- cation Course, Missionary Course Acquisition of Annex School of Music established as dis- tinct division Incorporated by State of Indiana 194l:42, Building of Founders' Memorial 1945 1946: 1947, 1948, 1948, 1950, 1953, 1953, 1954, Providence Hall erected Contract made to purchase South Campus Degree courses instituted Accredited as collegiate institution by Accrediting Association of Bible Institutes and Bible Colleges Construction of Residence Hall October 2-Named Fort Wayne Bi- ble College Title acquired to South Campus Course in Missionary Nursing Serv- ice instituted Leightner Hall acquired ?!am 0f4.905 The first class in the new Fort Wayne Bible Training School had sixty-six members. Forty-seven of these students are still living. The twenty- one pictured at the right attended the 50th Anniversary celebration this year. On this occasion we honored these first students of our growing institu- tion. Estelle Abegglin Libbie Amstutz Rilla Amstutz Bertha Canfield Peter L. Eicher Idella Grabill Noah Grabill Clara Lefforge Amos Lehman Rose Lehman E. J. Leightner Lavina Leightner Walter H. Lugibihl Lydia Nofzinger Ezra Rupp E. A. Schwab Johanna Schwab Agnes Sprunger Matilda Sprunger J. E. Steiner Simon H. Stucky s,. S. -ry- ,,,, E Qqv ,, '4' . 'Nr sf P, +L, x v -. f is ' , QW W . Il A , I - Q. , I .7 A, . , ., W1 A gn - lDlmxx 'N m,, .-,3N,, Andy' ly . A Q1 . N L X ,f 1 - I X -N ' N9 p '.'. , ' - a s.-+P 4' ' ,,-5 . 5 . , 14' . Nl' f M' A, 1. ,Q t ..-NJ 1 f , 11' I as , X. Z-gf an -Af ., 34-3 f -,, F,-4' :Q Vt- ,Ji , 1 - s .NS 11' 4? fi Bc' QW? 'L fl X' . .

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ANNIVERSARY WEEK, February 22-25, saw the actual celebration of Fort Wayne Bible College's fiftieth birthday. During this gala week of celebration colorful evening services were held in which many honors were received. On Tuesday evening Rev. Jared F. Gerig Crop pictureD presented a fitting message on The Faith of Our Founders. Wednesday, Fort Wayne Day, saw the campus put on its Sunday best with an open house in the evening. After the evening service in which the film Bridge- builders was shown, Dr. S. A. Witmer Csecond picturel cut the birthday cake in the presence of notable civic authorities. Historical displays bedeclced the second floor walls of Founder's Memorial, while an educational display was set up in the gymnasium. Against a colorful back- drop composed of penants from nearby colleges, on Thursday evening tribute was paid to Fort Wayne Bible College by neighboring educa- tional institutions with an appropriate address given by Dr. Thomas Moseley. Beaming gray- haired students were honored on Friday evening -these were students at Fort Wayne Bible Col- lege fifty years ago, twenty-one were present. To his surprise a service citation from the fac- ulty and staff was presented to Dr. S. A. Wit- mer by Professor Harvey Mitchell Cbottom pic- turel. The film, A Vine of God's Own Plant- ing, reminded us of God's wonderful blessings which He is showering on our college and stu- dent body.