Glad Tidings Bible Institute - Annual Yearbook (San Francisco, CA)

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Missionary Societ 111111 this goxjvel of the K1IIflIf0lIl 3111111 be j11'e111'11e11' 111 1111 11111 'u.'or111 for ll 1vit11es.r 111110 1111 nations: IIIZI1 f11e11 4111111 the end t'0I118.U HAT a gospel to preach! Good news of a Saviour who died to save from sin, for all have sinned and Come short of the glory of God, and all need to be saved. Jesus said, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creaturef' This Great Commission was given to the disciples, but the call reaches down to the church of this day also. Some may think they have no part in missionary work, but all are called to do something for those unfortunate souls who know nothing about the Saviour who loved them and died to deliver them from darkness and degradation. Those who haven't a call to go to some foreign country have a part to do just the same. It may just be in giving of their means, or in giving of their time in prayer and intercession. Wliatever their ministry is, may God stir them to work as never before. for the night is far spent and the day is at hand. Throughout this year, as in times past, the missionary spirit has prevailed. God has singularly blessed this school year as many students have heard the lVIacedonian Call and have responded to the need of the regions beyond. Together with the num- ber of students who had already received calls to the mission fields, the number grew to fifty or more, and it was deemed advisable to organize. This was done some months ago, and now there is a lvlissionary Society with a president, vice-president and secretary-treasurer. Every Sunday we have our missionary meeting. This time is spent in prayer except when there are talks by returned missionaries or by the students themselves, Thirty

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Diary festation that brings the shout, but that brings the tears of humility. An hour passed: it seemed like ten minutes, another hour, the whole morning was gone and some who had been weeping were rejoicing, having won the victory by complete surrender to Him. The missionary spirit had taken hold of the entire class and many more were called to foreign lands. NOVEMBER H Field Training Class assembled in the Prayer Room and had a very special season of blessing and humbling before others and before the Lord. All seemed to see each other in a new light, the light of divine love. DECEMBER Z1 Christmas vacation commenced. Cars left for all parts carrying students home for the holidays. IANIUARY 6 The Spring Semester opened with a shout. Junior students were surprised to find they had such an attachment for G. T. B. I. Lvnanimously they declared their joy in returning. Those who stayed through vacation reported they were most blest as they had had a wonderful revival during the vacation. All of one accord we said We're glad school is on again. IANUARY 25 The lVIissionary Society was organized. VVirh over fifty missionary students with real calls to foreign service. this organization may well take its place as an important part of school life. VVe're proud of it and pray that God will lead each one of its members to successful and effective service for Him. God bless theml FEBRUARY 8 Six Senior boys went with Brother Cooksey to sing and play and hold service in the prison chapel at San Quentin. They all were greatly impressed and the prisoners, we are told, were mightily touched. FEBRUARY 9 Senior boys visit San Quentin. Each reports having learned a good lesson on the fruits of sin. NIARCH 2 Upon invitation of the brethren of the Greek Church, Brother Cooksey. with several of the Senior boys, attended and ofliciated at their business meeting and properly organized the Assembly. As a result of this and other similar meetings, one of our classmates is already installed as the pastor. APRIL 5 Easter Sunday with its sermons by Brother Gittings and special music was surely a blessed day for all. The choir and various groups beautifully gave the Gospel message in song and music. MAY 9 Presentation Night. MAY 10 Students' Revival commences. VIAY 22 Class Night. MAY 23 GRADUATION ! MAY 24 Close of School. The parting of the ways. Tufenti nzne

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Missionary Society which have always been profitable and inspiring. It is always a joy to hear from those who have been in the field of service. They tell of the sacrifices, sufferings, loneliness, and hardships but they also tell of the victories won-the joy of seeing the light shine into darkened hearts. On Thursday night a group of about eighteen goes to Chinatown. Off they go, singing and playing-happy faces, joyful hearts, eager to tell the wonderful story of love to the Chinese. There are over thirty graduates who have answered the call and have left all that is near and dear to them to labor for the Xlaster in all parts of the world. There are scenes never to be forgotten as they sail, one by one, to the country to which God has called them. All are doing a valiant work, God is answering prayer, and souls are being saved. Brother Richard VVilliams, who has been laboring in Nlexico and Peru, finished his work in this world and has been promoted to glory-called to be with Jesus whom he loved and served so faithfully while here on earth. XVho is going to till his place? Listen reader, Jesus is saying, Take up thy cross and follow me. He needs you, give Him your all, leave what He asks you to leave, go and do your part in the harvest. You who have been holding back, hanging on ,to the natural things, not heeding His voice, can you do less than const-crate your life to Him and be willing to go where He may send? Jesus left the Celestial Portals, His Heavenly Home. to come all the way to this earth as the first hlissionary to give His life for you. XVhy did He do it? It was love, LOVE, LOVE. Has God blessed the lvlissionary Band? In unison we say, 'iAmen. Pray that God will continue to bless every effort for the advancement of His Kingdom and the propagation of this glorious gospel in this land and in every land until He shall come. May His richest blessing rest upon the Class of 1932, and may God lead each one according to His infinite wisdom, and l-:eep them faithful. Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of lifefl ESTH ER E. QEREXVS GAVE GLAD TIDINGS GRADUATE MISSIONARIES LABORING IN FOREIGN LANDS AFRICA Eric Johnson J. YV. Nilsen SAMOA Herman VVinkleman INIrs. Herman WVinkleman PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Cris Garsulas hlanuel L. Cruz HILO, HAWAII Bernice Strickland CENTRAL ABIERICA Ralph VVilliams hlrs. Ralph Williams PERU Leif Erickson Mrs. L. Erickson VValter Erickson Arthur Erickson Olga Pitt Ruth Couchman Alrs. Richard VVilliams CHINA Betty Burton Henry IXIcCune Martha Iylerrill Simpson Betty Turner HONOR ROLL fDeceasedl ALASKA CHINA NICARAGUA Harriet Conn O. C. Smith Clarence Radley INIEXICO Jose Cahallero FIVII ISLANDS Lawrence Borst Bertha Weltz Burst A. M. Heetebry Klrs. A. KI. Heetehry INDIA Hedwig Hansen hlaude Doornbos Frida Karston AZORES ISLANDS NI. B. Sequeira hlariana Sequeira PERU Richard Williams r Thirty-one