Hyles Anderson College - Caber Yearbook (Crown Point, IN)

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om FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH As we reflect back on our time at First Baptist Church, the most memo- rable thing that comes to our minds is the invitation. As the massive crowd bowed in prayer, Dr. Hyles would ask for those who wanted to make a deci- sion to raise their hand. After this, there would be an inevitable stream to- ward the aisles where scores and some- times hundreds of people would gather towards the front of the auditorium to be greeted by personal workers like Mr. Nischik, Dr. Jorgensen, and the pasto- ral staff. 156 — Activities

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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH: The sign that says First Baptist Church is symbolic for Hyles-Anderson students. The church is of paramount importance in the life of the Hyles-Anderson student. The college, despite its size and reputa- tion, is merely one of the integral parts of the First Baptist Church ministry. Seen on this page, the major portions of a day in the life of First Baptist Church are clearly evident. From the special music to Dr. Hyles’ preaching and on to the inevitable blessings of baptism, the ministry of the New Testament church is echoed in this great ministry. Activities — 155

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After the decisions were made and the converts were dealt with, Mr. McKinney would organize the slips and hand them to Dr. Hyles who would then read them and recognize -the decisions that were made. Un- doubtedly, these few moments that close the services each Sunday morn- ing and evening will be forever etched in the minds of all who at- tended our “A” church. Activities — 157