Lancaster Bible College - Ichthus Yearbook (Lancaster, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1952 volume:

Mrs. Americo Pietropaolo 102 North Broad Street Lancaster, Pennsylvania I C H T H U S nineteen hundred and frfty-twe 1 BUT CHRIST J presented by the senior class Lancaster School of the Bible and School of Theology Lancaster, Pennsylvania ICHTHUS During the early days of the Christian era many precautions had to be taken by the believers, for their lives were often in grave danger. Their meetings were frequently held in secret places. They also greeted each other with passwords and symbols. One of the most often used symbols was that of a fish. Perhaps while speaking with someone, a fish might be traced out in the sand or the word used often in the conversation. If the other person were a Christian, there would be a return made of a similar nature. Thus a common ground for fellowship was established. The transliteration of the Greek word for fish is “ichthus”. It is the acrostic of the words Iesous CHristos, THeou HUios, Soter which translated are “Jesus Christ, God’s Son, Savior.” The Lord Jesus, His Person and His work, is very clearly seen in this word. He must be seen in our lives also and in every activity which we have if either that activity or our lives are to be for the glory of God. It is because of the prominence of Christ in this word that we have chosen this name for the year book of the Lancaster School of the Bible and School of Theology. We are very joyful indeed to be able to say that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is our Savior. 2 HISTORV The Lancaster School of the Bible was founded by Henry J. Heydt in September, 1933. The first classes were held in the old Convention Hall building at West Orange and Pine Streets. On April 15, 1934, the School moved to 211-13 North Duke Street, the old Landis Electric Company building, where classes were held until the present property, 128-130 North Mulberry Street, was acquired on May 14, 1939. On November 25, 1939, the Board of Trustees pre¬ sented the Articles of Incorporation to the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas. The Decree of Incor¬ poration was granted December 15, 1939. On Septem¬ ber 17, 1942, the Selective Service System began its inquiry regarding the status of the School as a Theo¬ logical or Divinity School. This status was granted October 13, 1942. On September 24, 1944, the Cor¬ poration resolved unanimously that the name of the Corporation shall be “The Lancaster School of the Bible and School of Theology.” In September of 1945 the Department of Public Instruction of the Common¬ wealth of Pennsylvania was requested to approve the School for the training of veterans. This approval was granted December 20, 1945. Since that time twenty- seven veterans have received all or part of their training in this School. The Bausman Estate at 325 West Chestnut Street was purchased as a dormitory in the fall of 1941. The Men’s Dormitory at the rear of the West Chestnut Street property was renovated and occupied September 12, 1947. Through June of 1951 the School has held sixteen Annual Commencements, granting thirty-one Diplomas in Theology, eighty-five in Bible, nine in Evening School, and one hundred fifty-four in Teacher Train¬ ing. One hundred and five have received Diplomas from the Evangelical Teacher Training Association. Twenty-six have been ordained to the ministry, and eighty-four graduates and former students are in full¬ time service. Men’s Dormitory Building Main School Building Main Dormitory Building DEDICATION The Reverend Harry C. Mark “Do you see it young people?” is an expression familiar to all who have sat under the able instruction of Brother Mark. That expression will forever remind us of the many spiritual feasts that Brother Mark brought to our hearts in his Homiletics classes. Not only is he a man who loves and makes real the art of preaching, but he is a man who loves Jesus Christ and makes Him “live from the pages of the Book . Years of experience as a pastor, a kind and patient personality, a rich sense of humor, a mastery of Homiletics in all of its many aspects, and a deep adoration for his Lord, have made Brother Mark a mighty instrument in the hand of God in shaping the lives of many young people. We of the graduating class rejoice that we were privileged to sit under the teaching of this man whose love for our Saviour is so real and manifest in his life and teaching. We will always remember leaving every Homiletics class saying “truly it was good to have been here.” So with gratitude in our hearts to Brother Mark, thanksgiving to God for every lesson learned, and a prayer that God will continue to make him the blessing to other lives that he has been to ours, we dedicate this book to Harry C. Mark as a means of showing him the permanent place he has won in our hearts as one who faithfully taught us the things of Christ”. 4 A FRIEND A TEACHER A PREACHER AN INSPIRATION A TRIUMPHANT LIFE IN Preaching in his church Te, ' ac h in his class Calling the roll it ' Pe 0 , Pie? CHRIST ■ w- PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Henry J. Heydt, Th.D. I was quite interested in learning that the Senior Class had selected Galatians 2:20 as its class verse. It was my choice as a boy for a life text. Little did I know at the time all that it involved. Over two of my three score years and ten have gone, and I feel that I have but entered the fringe of the depth of its experience. The more fully one grasps the great truths this text embraces, the more does one realize the vast untouched areas which are yet to be made actual. There are three distinct aspects to this Scripture gem, and in the order in which they occur they are: 1. Christ on the cross, “crucified with Christ” 2. Christ in the heart, “Christ liveth in me” 3. Christ in the life, “that which I now live” The order is important because it is the sequence of experience. One cannot have Christ in the life unless He is in the heart, and He will not be in the heart until we have seen Him in our place on the cross. It is altogether personal and individual. He died for me on the cross inasmuch as He gave His life a ransom for all. The moment I accept Him as my Saviour He has died actually in my place. The transaction is effected, and I have been crucified with Him. For further study of this wonderful truth see Romans 6:2,5; II Corinthians 4:10; Galatians 6:14; Philippians 3:10; Colossians 2:12,20. The order and force of the Greek text needs to be reclaimed. The first word we meet is not the “I” of the English translation. It is “Christ”. Two words comprise the opening clause “Christo sunestauromai,” “Christ I have been crucified with.” The Rheims version of 1582 attempted a closer order to the Greek by translating “with Christ I am nailed to the crosse.” The Latin Vulgate was able to retain Christ first and translated “Christo confixus sum cruci.” The Apostle places “Christ” first because in the very fiber of his being it is that way. When the reality of the verse is experienced it will always be Christ first, Christ pre-eminent, Christ exalted. The verb is the perfect indicative passive of SUSTAURO, to co-crucify. It looks back to a completed trans¬ action which remains a present reality. A combination of the translations of the Revised and Authorized ver¬ sions gives us the entirety of the thought “I have been crucified with Christ and am crucified with Christ,” that is, “I have been crucified with Christ and remain in the place of co-crucifixion.” This is a basic truth for the deeper life. The original manuscripts were not punctuated. This has been done by the editors of the various Greek texts down through the centuries as well as by the translators. There is often a difference of opinion as they endeavor to lay hold of the thought intended by the writer. We have such an example here. The Greek Text of Stephens of 1550, which was the basis of the Authorized Version, punctuates the next part of our verse as follows “zo de, ouketi ego, ze de en emoi Christos;”. This yields the translation “but I live, yet not I, but lives in me Christ.” Westcott and Hort, as well as Nestle, omit the first comma. This yields “but I live no longer I.” Thus the Revised Version renders it and it is no longer I that live.” The Rheims version has “And I liue, now not I.” What a place the Apostle had reached in his Christian experience to be able to say “I no longer live the ‘I’ life, it is now Christ who lives in me!” If we analyze our reactions to situations, if we evaluate the progress of our spiri¬ tual growth, if we discern that which motivates us, can we truly say “I no longer live the ‘I’ life?” The Greek has means of emphasis not followed in the English. Let us try to reclaim this aspect of our text by giving as nearly literal a translation as possible and underscoring the emphatic words. “Christ I have been and remain crucified with, and I live no longer I, but lives in me Christ, and the (that which) now I live in flesh, in faith I live the (faith) of the Son of the God the one having loved me and having given up himself in behalf of me.” One of the most precious truths of the verse is the statement regarding the personal indwelling of Christ. He is with each believer even as He promised in Matthew 28:20. The richness and fulness of the believer’s life rests in the fact that he is indwelt by all three persons of the Trinity. On the indwelling of Christ see John 14:23; 15:5; 17:23; Romans 8:10; II Corinthians 13:5; Galatians 1:16; 2:20; 4:19; Ephesians 3:17; Colossians 1:27. Union with Christ became the central feature of Paul’s life. May it be so with yours and mine. As I thought upon a message to the graduates of 1952, who are actually just beginning their training period, no verse could have presented a greater challenge than 11 Corinthians 2:14: “But thanks be unto God, who always leadeth us in triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest through us the savor of his knowledge in every place.” This verse has always been a source of real comfort and joy to me in the ministry. The Apostle had need to rejoice because his heart had been burdened with the failure of the Corinthian Christians. Although they had failed, he realized that his root of thanks was in the Lord Jesus Christ. It is a constant strength and consolation to remember that the source of all thanks is God. Men may fail us, but He never fails. Most of us have probably learned some of the positional truth of this verse, but I wonder if we have grasped the message of II Corinthians 2:14 in everyday working experience. God always “leadeth us in triumph in Christ.” Surely it is easy to recognize the triumph when we ourselves are enjoying the victory, but that situation does not always prevail. Many times the weakness of our flesh takes us from the place of victory. The word “triumph” in the Greek carries the force of an acclamatory procession of victory. The word originally meant a hymn sung to Bacchus, the Greed god of wine. Because wine is universally a symbol of triumph, the word developed the meaning of a triumphal procession. Two kinds of persons were led in triumph: the participators of the victory and the victims of defeat. In Colossians 2:15, the only other occurance of the word in the New Testament, the victims of defeat are meant: “Having despoiled the principalities and the powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.” If the word does not carry the same force in this verse, at least the application of the truth is involved. In the course of our spiritual walk, is it not true that our only triumphs are God’s triumphs over us? His defeats of us are our real victories. Truly here is food for thought, During a triumph sweet spices and fragrant flowers were thrown about the streets causing a diffusion of a sweet savor. The approach of a triumphal procession was made known by these odors. In like manner God diffuses by our means the sweet odor of the knowledge of Christ. God has chosen us to be the vessels to carry the savor of His knowledge to every place. Sweet odors have a way of permeating every inch of territory. God desires that we make manifest the savor of His knowledge in every place. The challenge is a world challenge. DEAN’S MESSAGE Paul C. Wilt Xi 7 TT ii JiT Ki- k O cr (D P-- 3 D n J 1-2 3- s 0 H v ’ % ' i 1 I ' Sk , « J FIRST ROW: J. Martin Esbenshade, Henry J. Heydt, James R. Landis. SECOND ROW: Edward G„ Jer- chau, Vice-President and Secretary; Lester M. Weaver, President; Clarence D. Weaver; Roy D. Becker, Treasurer. The administrative oversight of the School is shared by the Corporation and the Board of Trustees. The Corporation is composed of twenty business and professional men who are inter¬ ested in the ministry of the School. Some of these men are from the Lancaster area; others live in various sections of the state. These men meet at least once a year to discuss the prob¬ lems and to share in the blessings of the School. The Board of Trustees is more directly concerned with the administration of the School. The Board consists of seven men elected by the Corporation from its members. These men meet monthly to pray and to work for the blessing of the School. We owe a debt of gratitude to these men who unselfishly give their time to this important ministry. They carry much of the admin¬ istrative burden in order that the School might continue to train young people for the service of Christ. FIRST ROW: J. Martin Esbenshade, Henry J. Bernhardt, Clarence D. Weaver, James R. Landis, Vernon C. Kreider, Ross B. Witmer. SECOND ROW: Edward G. Jerchau, Lester M. Weaver, Paul H. Burkholder, Henry J. Heydt, William J. Randolph, Paul C. Wilt, Roy D. Becker, Martin D. Musser. MEMBERS NOT SHOWN Christian H. Brubaker Paul B. Flory Robert C. Kircher O. M. Kraybill Ernest C. Reisinger Emory G. Wilt CORPORATION AND BOARD PRESIDENT _ We do indeed praise the Lord for our beloved Presi¬ dent, Dr. Henry J. Heydt. It is a real joy to be able to say that when he was called by the Lord, from his pastorate into this new field of ministry, he was obe¬ dient to the Lord’s leading. Because of that step many are now in school or have been in school, training for service, who might otherwise not be in the Lord’s work anywhere. Brother Heydt was graduated from Moravian College in 1927 and from Moravian Theological Seminary in 1929. In 1950 he received his Doctorate Degree in Theology from Burton College and Seminary. He has had many conference engagements and has had pastoral experience since 1928. For many years Brother Heydt has been teaching at the York School of the Bible. He is completing his second year as a faculty member of the Jewish Missionary Institute in New York City. He is the author of “The Gospel in Galatians” and has just completed a new book on Jewish evangelism. He is also a special contributing editor to “Christian Victory” magazine. We praise the Lord that He has led Dr. Heydt into these avenues of ministry, and also that He has given him strength to carry on these activities through the years. Dr. and Mrs. Heydt have been a real joy to our hearts and we praise Him for them and for their ministry here. HENRY J. HEYDT, Th.D. Paul C. Wilt, a graduate of the School, has relieved Dr. Heydt of many of his duties pertaining to adminis¬ tration of the School, since his appointment as Dean. We praise the Lord for His choice in filling this much needed place of responsibility. Brother Wilt comes to us from Altoona, Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of the Altoona High School, class of 1947. At the present time he is also working toward a Bachelor of Arts degree at Franklin and Marshall College. The duties of the Dean are many and varied. He has charge of the curriculum arrangement, student schedule difficulties, much of the general correspondence of the School, the chapel speak¬ ers, and many of the details involved in the adminis¬ tration of such a school 11 PAUL C. WILT HENRY J. HEYDT President and Founder Jewish Evangelism, Interpretation, Systematic Theology, Bible Doctrine, Greek II, Logic, Bible Introduction, Christian Education, First Aid. Faculty member since 1933. “. . . Fervent in spirit; serving the Lord.” Founder and President of the school, Brother Heydt has endeared himself to the many students whose privilege it was to sit under his teaching. Chief among those qualities which we esteem him for, is his deep devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ and his uncompromising stand for the word of God, and his desire that his students come to know and understand the truth-as it is in Christ Jesus. MARGARET E. HEYDT Registrar and Secretary Christian Etiquette. Faculty member since 1946. We praise the Lord for Mrs. Heydt who has been a real blessing to all of us. Hers has been an example of a surrendered life through which the beauty of the Lord Jesus radiates. We feel that two verses in Proverbs describe her best. Proverbs 31:21, 26 - “A worthy woman who can find? For her price is far above rubies.” “She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and the law of kindness is in her tongue.” O. M. KRAYBILL Interpretation, Church History, Ancient History, Pastoral Theology, New Testament Synthesis. Faculty member since 1939. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.” We rejoice in the ministry of this faithful servant of the Lord who has from the Scriptures taught us the fear of the Lord. It is with both profit and joy that we remember the hours spent in his classes. Brother Kraybill has been a pastor since 1912 and has been a member of our faculty since 1939. 12 HARRY C. MARK Homiletics I, II and III; Director of Senior Preaching. Faculty member since 1940. “A workman needing not to be ashamed.’ In teaching Homiletics, Brother Mark seeks to present us as able and efficient ministers of the word of God. Constantly urging us to “dig deep” into the Word, he shares with us those precious truths that lie beneath the surface of Scripture, and thus has instilled in us the desire to do likewise. We truly appreciate his personal and patient interest in each of us and the spiritual blessings that were received through his expositions of Scripture in the classroom. WILLIAM J. RANDOLPH Director of Student Activities Greek I, Old Testament Synthesis, Spiritual Life and Prayer, Evangelism. Faculty member since 1948. “Brother Bill” Randolph is one of the most loved teachers here at the Lancaster School of the Bible. He is the professor of the classes in Spiritual Life and Prayer, Personal Evangelism, Old Testa¬ ment Synthesis and Greek grammar. In all of those subjects he makes applications that bring blessings to the hearts of those in his classes. PAUL C. WILT Dean Greek Grammar, Greek Exegesis, English, Life and Times of Jesus, Life and Epistles of Paul, Historical Geography, Dispensations, Ethics. Faculty member since 1950. I Tim. 4:13-“Till I come, give heed to read¬ ing, to exhortation, to teaching.” Brother Wilt is now serving his second year as a member of our faculty. He is certainly trying to fulfill the com¬ mand given to Timothy; for besides teaching and carrying the duties of Dean, he is also a student at Franklin and Marshall College. We praise the Lord for Paul’s faithful ministry among us. CHARLES F. PFEIFFER (Not Shown) Facultv Member Since 1950 On Leave of Absence PAUL J. SEBASTIAN Missions, Science and the Bible, Photography, Photo Laboratory, Evangelism. Faculty member since 1950. “That in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ.” Filling the double requirements of teacher and student is no easy task, but through the grace and strength which God supplies Brother Sebastian has done a commendable work. We especially appreciate the course in mission¬ ary photography and the sacrifice which has made it possible. HOWARD A. WHEATLEY Old Testament Introduction, New Testament Introduction, Christian Psychology, Apologetics, Minor Prophets. Faculty member since 1951. “God loveth a cheerful giver.” Another one of our consecrated teachers is Brother Wheatley. In the brief time that we have known him, Brother Wheatley has left the impression that he loves the Lord Jesus Christ, - and desires that others know Him. He has a thorough knowledge of the Word of God and desires that we know it, preach it and live it. Sacrifice, love and patience have made his classes most enjoyable. HAROLD R. LEHMAN Conducting, Choral Conducting, Fundamentals of Music, Voice, Piano, Director of Chorus Choir. Faculty member since 1951. “Singing and making melody in your heart unto the Lord.” A welcome addition to the faculty this year is Brother Lehman. With his knowledge and experience in the field of sacred music, and his love for his Saviour, Brother Lehman uses all three of these to bring glory and honor to the Lord through the ministry of music. 14 II Cor. 2 14 Our Yearbook Theme in scripture TRIUMPHANT SENIORS Our Yearbook and Class Theme in Song , c a-ni v „« 1 ! V V V ' THE SENIOR CLASS The class of 1952 met for the first time in the fall of 1949. The class which was not very large, was made up of students who had just been graduated from high school, others who had come from other Bible Schools and colleges, and still others who had been away from school for a long time, but who now realized the call of God to study His Word. The Lord blessed us during that first year, and although there were hard places, many of us realized for the first time that God does lead His children if they are willing to pay the price that it costs to follow Him. When we met together again in the fall of 1950, we found that all of the students had returned. It was again a profitable year to many of the students; many of us had precious times in our Bible clubs and in our various ministries for the Lord. He gave us many oppor¬ tunities to serve Him in music and in giving forth the Word. As the days passed by, we came to see more and more that truly our Lord was leading us, and it was only as we followed His leading that we could have victory in our lives. As we met together in the fall of 1951, we discovered that our class had grown, Although there were a few who had not returned, there were those who had joined our class who had remained in school to take a fourth year of study. The year passed by quickly; again we had our times of testing as well as our times of spiritual blessing. This, we realized, was our most important year, and we tried to learn well and faithfully the lessons which the Lord wanted to teach us. As the time of graduation approached, many of us did not know what the Lord had for us in the future; but one thing we were sure of, and for this we praised Him, that He would be leading us all the way. CLASS OFFICERS Stuart Lease, President; Charles Warfield, Vice-President; Betty Mae Gerbrick, Secretary; Thomas Farmer, Treasurer. 16 OUR CLASS ADVISOR OUR CLASS The Reverend William J. Randolph Pastor of Lancaster Gospel Center Heb. 13:17 . .For they watch in behalf of your souls. . . ” In our past three years at school, Brother Randolph has graciously and willingly given us wisdom and council from God’s Word. We are in¬ deed grateful for the time he has given us and the love he has had for us. His ministry at the Lan¬ caster Gospel Center has been a real source of blessing and inspiration each Lord’s Day. Truly we praise the Lord for this faithful brother who we love and trust in the faith. BETTY LOU BARR Pine Grove, West Virginia School of the Bible 1 praise the Lord for a consecrated couple who had a desire to see young people won to the Lord. It was through a club organized for the purpose of learning the Word of God that I came to know the Living Word. My prayer is to be a living epistle of Him. James 1:22. 3 aSiyO VERNON “JOHNNY” BERRY Madison, Virginia School of the Bible I thank the Lord that seven years ago He saved me. One Sunday morning 1 was listening to Charles E. Fuller over the radio and I ac¬ cepted Christ as my personal Saviour. I have had the “peace of God” in my heart since then. My desire now is to serve Him wherever He leads. 17 BETTY MAE GERBRICK York, Pennsylvania School of Theology A most precious truth to me is the faithfulness of my Lord. Truly He has never forsaken nor failed me. It is wonderful to know that as 1 commit myself to Him, He will bless and use me for His glory. My prayer is that He might increase, but that I might decrease. Psalm 37:4,5. . - RAYMOND E. HICKS Northeast, Pennsylvania School of Theology I would like to take this opportunity to tell you that the Lord is truly One who sticketh closer than a brother in times of trial and testing as well as joy and gladness. I praise Him for His faithfulness, guid¬ ance and protection during my training. He has made Matt. 6:33 very real to me. EDWIN BERNHARDT Lancaster, Pennsylvania School of Theology Eph. 2:8,9 “For by grace have ye been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works, that no man should glory.” Not knowing these Scriptures, I was concerned as to how I could evade the fire of hell and gain entrance into heaven. Praise God for Salvation through Jesus THOMAS E. FARMER Richmond, Virgmia School of Theology He leadeth me! 0 blessed thought! I praise God for One who goes before us and prepares the way. These past years He has led me into many precious ex¬ periences while here at school, and I have the blessed promis e that He will continue to lead me as I commit my way unto Him. Prov. 3:5, 6. SENIORS 18 LYDA MAE DURHAM GEORGE LEASE Lancaster, Pennsylvania School of Theology Oh, the joy of knowing Him, in whom 1 have re¬ demption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace. A verse sufficient for the future: “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go, I will guide thee with mine eye.” Ps. 32:8. n —P STUART LEASE Lancaster, Pennsylvania School of Theology Psalm 34:3 “O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together.” It is my desire that in all things in my life Christ shall be exalted. I praise the Lord for His past leading and for a future that is as “bright as the promises of God.” Chavies, Alabama School of the Bible Deut. 31:8 “And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee ...” I praise the Lord that He has made this verse real in my life. My desire is that I might always follow as He leads. EDNA KEMERLY Lancaster, Pennsylvania Evening School Ps. 91:1-4 expresses best my testimony for the Lord Jesus Christ. What a precious place to be “under His wings.” Truly there is no safer place to hide in these days of uncertainty and fear. It is sweet to know the Lord who is my Rock of Refuge. In Him I am truly safe. SENIORS 19 JOHN W. PITTENGER Montoursville, Pennsylvania School of the Bible The greatest mystery to me is, how could One, who is perfect and sinless love such a sinner as I. I praise the Lord Jesus for saving me and drawing me to a closer walk with Him. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:6 t JOHN G. REISINGER Carlisle, Pennsylvania School of Theology Luke 1:38 “Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy Word.” Mary asked God to fulfill what He had spoken. It is my prayer t hat He would make real in my everyday life, practical in my labor, and profitable to His glory, all the.things He revealed to me in school. Williamsport, Pennsylvania School of the Bible I shall never forget the joy that came into my heart when, at the age of ten, I accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as my Saviour. How thrilled I was to read in John 15:16 of His personal plan for my life. My prayer is “that in all things He might have the pre¬ eminence.” HAROLD SAHM Williamsport, Pennsylvania School of Theology I praise the Lord for His promise given in Psalm 32:8, “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.” Praising Him that my future is in His hands. My prayer is that I might live for Him in the place of His choosing. SENIORS MILDRED SAHM 20 BERTHA SWOPE Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania School of Theology “Sweetest Story ever told”-I’m so glad that one day someone told me of His “so great salvation.” I praise Him for His leading me here to school. My prayer and desire is that I might be faithful as He leads me in His place of service. I Cor. 15:58. LA VERNE SWOPE Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania School of Theology A sinner saved by grace; Yes, Jesus paid it all. My prayer is “that in all things He might have the pre¬ eminence.” I thank Him for leading me to Bible School to prepare for service, and trust that He will not be hindered in leading me to the field of His choice. Prov. 3:5, 6. GERALD P. SCHELLING Lancaster, Pennsylvania School of Theology I thank God for the riches of His grace revealed in Christ Jesus my Saviour. The same grace that provided so great salvation has also proved sufficient in my everyday life. I praise the Lord for a fruitful ministry among “His people” the Jews. II Cor. 12:9 “My grace is sufficient for thee.” (p. CLAIR T. SHAFFER Red Lion, Pennsylvania School of Theology Through His blood, shed on Calvary, the Lord Jesus saved me. God later led me here to school and in many circumstances here has been leading me in a straight path. He shall continue to lead into paths of service for Him, to the glory of the Lord Jesus. “He is faithful who has promised.” zu u J. SENIORS 21 PAUL J. SEBASTIAN Lancaster, Pennsylvania School of the Bible “He must increase, but I must decrease. For to me to live is Christ...” Oh how I praise the Lord for redeeming me by His precious blood and for calling me to this Bible School and into His service. “Great is Thy faithfulness” oh Lord my Life and my Re¬ deemer. RICHARD J. TROUT Lancaster, Pennsylvania School of Theology Bearing shame and scoffing rude, in my place condemned He stood, sealed my pardon with His blood; Hallelujah, what a Saviour! Joyfully now my prayer shall be, all that I have Thou gavest me, 0 Son of God may I live for Thee. Manheim, Pennsylvania School of Theology During the seven years of my Christian life, Christ has wonderously blessed. He has led me into full time service among the Jews. He has caused me to see victory in His service. Truly Christ is sufficient for every circumstance. Victory for this dark hour can be found in Him. Ps. 37:5. SENIORS CHARLES WARFIELD Warminster, Pennsylvania School of Theology “Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable Gift” the Lord Jesus Christ. I know Him as my personal Saviour, and my desire is to be conformed to His image. Committing my life to Him, I have the assurance that He will enrich it and use it for His glory. Ps. 37:5. MARK WOLGEMUTH 22 CLASS OFFICERS Dorothy Dugan, Secretary; Lelton Clark, Vice- President; Robert Tapper, President; Winifred Hur¬ ley, Treasurer. TRIUMPHANT JUNIORS CLASS HISTORV As we review our freshman year, we are reminded of the many and varied activities which we as a Class encountered. After some confusion and a great deal of discussion, we embarked on a course which held much interest and many spiritual blessings. Students coming from a number of different walks of life made up the class. Some of these were pas¬ tors, ex-soldiers, high school students, and others. At our first meeting, we elected our class officers as follows: President: Franklin Tobias, Vice- President: Marjorie Farmer, Secretary: Ruth Trout, Treasurer: Robert Kaiser, Chaplain: Robert Tapper and Representative to Student Council: Robert Hopkins. At a later meeting we elected our Class motto: “To be like Jesus”, Class verse: Ephesians 3:19, and Class song: “Sweet Will of God.” Our Class advisor was Mr. Charles Garrett. Blue and white were chosen as the Class colors. Among the activities of the class was the providing of wallpaper for Mr. Randolph’s office. The class heartily agreed to sponsor an evangelistic meeting at Rutt’s Market. Here the Word was preached by Brother Randolph, and many tracts were distributed by our class. We finished our freshman year with our hearts blessed by the teaching we received throughout the year and looked forward, as our vacation time drew to a close, to another school term. We began our new school year by electing our class officers: President: Robert Tapper, Vice-President: Lelton Clark, Secretary: Doris Shaver, Treasurer: Winifred Hurley, Chaplain: Robert Kaiser, Student Council Representative: Robert Hopkins. We also elected Robert Tapper Assistant Editor for the year¬ book. Later on in the year Doris Shaver left school because of illness. Dorothy Dugan was then elected as Secretary. We decided to hold meetings in any churches to which we might be invited, with members of the class conducting the meetings. Our first meeting was held in the Colerain Baptist Church which is pastored by Brother Robert Acker, a member of our class. Students were blessed, and we look forward to many more meetings during the remainder of our stay at Lancaster School of the Bible. As we look forward to our Senior Year, we know there are many blessings awaiting us, and our prayer is that each member of our class may use the knowledge acquired in school in the service of our King. 23 CLASS OF NINETEEN HUNDRED ROBERT G. ACKER Kirkwood, Pa. GRACE ASPER Lock Haven, Pa. JAMES LELTON CLARK Anniston, Ala. DOROTHY A. DUGAN Chester, Pa. MARJORIE M. FARMER Richmond, Va. JOHN ZINN FRY Ephrata, Pa. ERMA E. GOOD Elizabethtown, Pa WARREN W. HELDER Wrightsville, Pa. AND FIFTY-THREE DORIS SHAVER Altoona, Pa. (Not Shown) ROBERT M. HOPKINS Lansdowne, Pa. WINIFRED HURLEY Altoona, Pa. ROBERT KAISER Everett, Pa. DANIEL KLIM Paradise, Pa. JOSEPHINE POLEY Elizabethtown, Pa. ROBERT B. TAPPER Prospect Park, Pa. FRANKLIN TOBIAS Northumberland, Pa RUTH HELEN TROUT Lancaster, Pa. CLASS OFFICERS David Heydt, President; Margaret Musser, Secretary and Treasurer; Millard Bedwell, Vice-President. TRIUMPHANT FRESHMEN CLASS HISTORY The freshman class of 1951 is composed of a group of Christian students who love the Lord their God with all their heart, all their soul, and all their mind. We have been striving throughout the school year, and by the grace of God we will continue to strive throughout our lives, to carry out our class motto to the glory of His name, this motto being TO KNOW CHRIST AND TO MAKE CHRIST KNOWN. As a spiritual aid to our aim we have chosen the first two verses from the twelfth chapter of Romans. I am quoting from the Revised Version: “1 beseech you therefore brethren, by the mercies of God to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, accept¬ able to God, which is your spiritual service. And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Our constant prayer is that of our class song: “Have Thine own way, Lord, have Thine own way I Thou art the Potter; I am the clay. Mold me and make me after Thy will, while 1 am waiting, yielded and still.” We have chosen our class colors, red and white, because of what they signify in our redemption from sin, for the blood of Christ has washed our sins white as snow. We have undertaken as our project to paint and make the necessary repairs to the Book Room. We conduct the services at the Water Street Rescue Mission the second Wednesday of every month. The Lord has richly blessed our ministry, and we are truly thankful to Him for the opportunities and the rich experiences we have through these open doors. As a class we have also conducted several services at the Lancaster Gospel Center. Many of our members have served the Lord in other ministries which have very frequently opened up during the school year. We wish to express our appreciation to each and every one of our instructors who has guided us through this school year in the fear and admonition of the Lord and taught us many precious truths from His Word. We g ive special recognition to the Reverend William J. Randolph for being our class advisor. 26 CLASS OF 1954 J. MERVIN BRENEMAN Willow Street, Pa. MILLARD L. BEDWELL Chester, Pa. JEANETTE CARPER Manheim, Pa. DONALD BURKHOLDER Farmersville, Pa. ABRAM FORRY Stevens, Pa. MADGE GULLEY Chattanooga, Tenn. DAVID P. HEYDT Lancaster, Pa. RICHARD HYATT Strasburg, Pa. CLASS 19 EUGENE C. LANDIS Jonestown, Pa. BETTY M. McGONIGLE Paradise, Pa. INA MURDOCH Aberdeen, S cotland MARGARET R. MUSSER Bowmansville, Pa. WILLIAM NIETO Mayaquez, Puerto Rico DONALD PIERCE Russellville, Pa. WILLIAM ROOT Durango, Colo. DAVID RUTT Strasburg, Pa. ESTHER SAPADIN New York, N. Y. STELLA SISK Madison. Va. CHARLES TARNER Reading, Pa. OTTO J. STAHLE Chester, Pa. LESLIE WHITAKER Lancaster, Pa. KENNETH A. SHEARER Lock Haven, Pa. MELVIN B. SHULTZ Marticville, Pa. WILBUR S. DECK Chicago, Ill. (Not Shown) PHILIP ZIEGLER Carlisle, Pa. (Not Shown) LEROY SHELLY Mount Joy, Pa. IDA MAE SINGLETON Chester, Pa. HISTORY OF EVENING SCHOOL The Evening School of the Lancaster School of the Bible and School of Theology was organized along with the Day School in September, 1933. During the early years, the School met three evenings a week-Monday, Tuesday and Friday-in the adminis¬ tration building. Although our Evening School does not have many graduates, God has greatly blessed it. Many who have attended classes have transferred to Day School or have transferred to other schools. Many have completed those classes which are especially adapted to the work they feel God has called them. Classes meet every Monday and Tuesday evening from 7:00-9:25. Most of the regular day school subjects are taught in Evening School, and it carries the same credit as Day School. It takes at least four years to complete the entire course of study. As we face the future, we trust that God is going to enlarge our ministry through the Evening School. He has blessed in the past, but we are looking forward to greater blessing in our Evening School. “But thanks unto God, « A11 the Way My who always leadeth us Savior Leads Me” in triumph in Christ ...” MARVIS ACKER Kirkwood, Pa. LILLIE BERNHARDT Lancaster, Pa. ROBERT BRUBAKER Willow Street, Pa. HAROLD BUCKWALTER Lititz, Pa. BETTY DIPPNER Gordonville, Pa. MARGARET DUNWOODY New Holland, Pa. DORIS JUNE GOOD Lancaster, Pa. IRENE DENLINGER Soudersburg, Pa. ERNEST HABECKER Downingtown, Pa. pH Ay MARION HARTENSTINE Leola, Pa. RUSSELL GULDEN York, Pa. GUY HERR Kirkwood, Pa. MARY ELLEN HERR Lancaster, Pa. ROBERT HERR Lancaster, Pa. ANNA HUBER Lancaster, Pa. ROY JACKSON Lancaster, Pa. JANET KIEHL Manheim, Pa. MARVIN JOHNS Lititz, Pa. CARL KREIDER Lancaster, Pa. BARBARA LEASE Lancaster, Pa. DORIS LEASE Lancaster, Pa. amy McDonald Kirkwood, Pa. ELSIE MARTIN Gordonville, Pa. SARAH MAST Gap, Pa. MARY ELLEN MEYER . HERMAN MEYER Lebanon, Pa. Lebanon, Pa. LEONARD MUSSER Elizabethtown, Pa. AMERICO PIETROPAOLA Lancaster, Pa. DONALD ROWE Strasburg, Pa. HENRY RUTT Millersville, Pa. MELVIN SHARP WARREN STEHMAN Manchester, Pa. Florin, Pa. 1 PHYLLIS STOUCH Manheim, Pa. MARTIN TICE Lancaster, Pa. EVENING SCHOOL EVELYN TOBIAS RUTH TRIMBLE Lancaster, Pa. Lancaster, Pa. LESTER WATSON MRS. JONATHAN WEAVER JONATHAN WEAVER York, Pa. Gordonville, Pa. Gordonville, Pa. SUSAN WEAVER JANET WOLGEMUTH Lancaster, Pa. Manheim, Pa. TRIUMPHANT SPECIAL STUDENTS RUTH HORNER RALPH LENZ Altoona, Pa. Oxford, Pa. MARTHA MAY Lancaster, Pa. MARGARET NOORDEWIER Lancaster, Pa. 32 Foreign Missions Fellowship Chapel Time ORGANIZATIONS “But thanks be unto God, who always leadeth us in triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest through us the savor of his knowledge in every place.” II Cor. 2:14. i 1 1 $ i I |l All the way my Sav-ior leads me, Cheers each wind-ing path I tread. THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The Alumni Association of the Lancaster School of the Bible and School of Theology was organized in June, 1949. The burden of the work of organization was carried by the Class of 1949. The Association was established with a five¬ fold purpose: 1. To have Christian fellowship with one another. 2. To maintain strict adherence to the present doctrinal basis in the school and remonstrate in love, but with all firmness, any deviation from the doctrinal basis by either a teacher or member of the Board of Trustees. 3. To give the School its rightful place in our prayer life and in our giving. 4. Mutual impartation of spiritual helps. 5. To establish communication through a publication. The activities of the Association include a quarterly publication, The Alumni Informer, which is sent to all active members, an annual meeting for fellowship and business, and an active participation in the ministry of the school. Graduates of the school eligible for membership are given a free member¬ ship in the Association for the first year. After this first year, a membership fee of $1.00 per year is charged. Students who completed one year in Day School or two years in Evening School are eligible for membership in the Association as Associate members. However, they do not have the voting privileges of regular members. As of February 1, 1952, the Association consisted of fifty-four active mem¬ bers. Edward G. Jerchau, Mildred L. Mills, Paul A. McGee, Paul C. Wilt ALUMNI OFFICERS President: Paul C. Wilt ’50 Vice-President: Paul A. McGee ’51 Secretary: Mildred L. Mills ’48 Treasurer: Joseph M. Krebs ’48 Editor: Edward G. Jerchau ’49 ca k) va Robert Hopkins, Clair Shaffer, Kenneth Shearer In December of 1948 each class met and elected a representative to the Student Council. This was the first such organization to be introduced into the school life. The larger number of students living at the Dormitory, the small amount of time it was possible for Brother Heydt to spend at the Dormitory, and the amount of work to be done around the Dormitory all combined to make this step necessary. Since that time many students have been selected for this work, for a new Council is elected every year. Of that first Council, the Senior representative is now Superintendent of Christ’s Home, Paradise, Pennsylvania; the Junior member is teaching at the Montrose School, Essex Falls, New Jersey; and the Freshman representative is the Senior mem¬ ber of this year’s Student Council. Included in the duties of the Student Council are the following. There is the ar¬ ranging of the various work schedules, as for instance washing dishes, setting tables, and cleaning the walks. When extra work is to be done, as when there is a field of corn, tomatoes, or beans to be gleaned, the organizing of the workers is part of the work of the Student Council. Violations of the rules, failures to carry out everyday duties or to get substitutes to do them are brought before the Council for discussion. Each problem is then decided upon on its merits. The Council is to be of mutual benefit to both the administration and the student body. Those who have served on the Student Council have had many problems to face, but with the problems have been many blessed times of fellowship. Through every difficult situation it is still possible to say that the Lord has led in every way. The members of the Student Council for this year are as follows: Senior Member .... Clair Shaffer, President Junior Member .... Robert Hopkins Freshman Member . . Kenneth Shearer 35 FOREIGN MISSIONS FELLOWSHIP Clair Shaffer, George Lease FIRST ROW: Durham, Singleton, Swope, Carper, Gerbrick, Good, Dugan, Asper, Barr, Poley. SECOND ROW: Farmer, Shaffer, Swope, Lease, Shelly, Shearer, Berry, Nieto. THIRD ROW: Sahm, Pittenger, Clark, Hicks, Trout, Warfield, Lease, Sebastian, Stahle. Foreign Missions Fellowship is a branch of the Inter- Varsity Christian Fellowship, which is a fellowship of Christian students in universities and colleges all over the world. The purpose of Foreign Missions Fellowship is to ac¬ quaint and familiarize students with the various needs and problems of the missionaries on the mission fields. It also gives the student a wider vision and burden for the lost, and through this many are led to some definite field of service. Our group meets every Tuesday morning. Once a month we divide into three different prayer groups representing three different parts of the world. One group prays for the needs of North and South America, another for Africa and Eurpoe, and the third for Asia and the Islands of the Sea. In this way the needs of the world are covered. At some of the meetings we have the opportunity to hear missionary guest speakers. Some of them have been, Miss Lois Chambers from Mexico, Mr. O. R. Covault from Venezuela, Miss Denise Farguhar, representing Europe, Mr. Robert McConnell from Italy, and Miss Anna Pfautz, returned from China. The officers of Foreign Missions Fellowship are: Presi¬ dent-Clair Shaffer and Vice-President-George Lease. 36 FIRST ROW: Weaver, Dugan, Good Gerbrick, Carper, Lehman SECOND ROW: Miller, Durham, Wilt, Asper, Hurley Rutt THIRD ROW: Sebastian, Klim, Hicks, Tapper, Heydt, Lease, Bedwell, Shelly, Rineer. “Sing and make melody in your heart to the Lord.” Echoing from the Chapel Auditorium every Thursday evening can be heard the melodious strains of young voices blending in praise and de¬ votion to our Lord. Our director, Mr. Harold Lehman, has a great appreciation of good Christ-centered music. He has a winning smile blended with determination and a unique type of instruction which inspires each one of us to do our best. Each rehearsal refreshes our minds and spirits; we throw away the cares of the day and lift our hearts in song to the heavenly Father. Mr. Lehman is a graduate of Wheaton College, class of ’45. He attended Rodeheaver School of Music in Indiana and also took some graduate work at Northwestern Uni¬ versity. At present he is directing the men’s chorus of the Calvary Independent Church of Lancaster, as well as other.Christian groups. The chorus is composed of about twenty chosen voices consisting of students from the Freshman, Junior, and Senior Classes. The group has an active part in our radio broadcast, “The New Life Hour”, which is heard over W.G.C.B. every Sunday afternoon from 5:00 to 5:30 P.M. The Ladies Quartet composed of Jeanette Carper, Betty Mae Gerbrick, Doris Lease, and Doris Wilt; and a Men’s Quartet con¬ sisting of David Heydt, David Rutt, Paul Sebastian, and Robert Tapper also take part in “The New Life Hour” as well as other engagements. Our officers are: President, Robert Tapper; Vice-President, David Rutt; Secretary, Jeanette Carper; Treasurer, Lyda Mae Durham; and Librarian, Millard Bedwell. Doris Lease is pianist for all the choral groups. The aim of each member is to g lorify our Lord through song, to deepen our love for Him, and to increase our knowledge and enjoyment of good, Christian music. With Christ as our Leader we have the guarantee of joyous times to Our Director Harold R. Lehman Lease, Gerbrick, Carper Wilt Tapper, Rutt, Sebastian, Heydt ICHTHUS STAFF dCo � f re ’IX0YZ . .to the end that we should be unto the praise of His glory...” We of the Staff have worked toward one end, and that is, to glorify our Lord. We praise God that we have had the privi¬ lege of serving Him in this way and that He has given us the wis¬ dom, strength and ability to ac¬ complish this work. We wish to thank all those who helped in any way; we did appreciate it very much. And now we take pleasure in handing the ICHTHUS baton to the Junior Class anticipating a - , „ . grand production in 1953 that will Warfield, Far mer, Klim, Trout, be unto His praise. Wolgemuth, Tapper, Editor-in-Chief THE STAFF Faculty Advisor . ..Dean Paul C. Wilt Editor-in-Chief.Paul J. Sebastian Business Manager.Richard Trout Associate Editor.Charles Warfield Assistant Editor.Robert Tapper Circulation Editor.John Pittenger Assistant Circulation Editor.Lyda Mae Durham Advertising Editor.Richard Trout Assistant Advertising Editor.Mark Wolgemuth Photographic Editor.Thomas Farmer Photographic Editor.John Reisinger Professional Photographer.Mr. Fred Conner Mechanicsburg, Pa. Student Photographers.John Reisinger Richard Trout Paul J. Sebastian Art Editor.Irene Denlinger Art Editor. an Secretarial Editor.Betty Mae Gerbrick T yp is t.Marjorie Farmer Richard Trout, Business Manager; Paul J. Sebastian, Editor-in-Chief; Charles Warfield, Associate Editor Gospel Team Student Pastors Bible Clubs Jewish Evangelism TRIUMPHANT IN MIN STRY ' NEW v K .LIFE HOUR Ladies’ Quartet Men’s Quartet 9 Gives me grace for ev- ' ry +ri-al Feeds me with the liv-ing bread. Gerald Schelling Mark Wolgemuth At the missionary conference on Sunday, March 14, 1948, Gerald Smeltzer of the Cleveland Hebrew Mission had a message which he titled “When Jews Face Christ.” This message made a deep and favorable impression on my heart, and I began to pray for the Jew-sometimes. In January, 1950, the Lord reminded me during private devotions that there are Jews in Lancaster and no definite gospel witness to them. This was suggested to Mark Wolgemuth, and the whole morning prayer group began to pray accordingly. On February 3, 1950, Mark and I were on cleaning detail together. Our conversation was led to the Jew in Lancaster, and we discussed the possibilities of beginning the work there. Saturday, February 11, 1950, we interviewed Mr. O. E. Phillips of Philadelphia. He gladly answered all questions asked, obliging in every pos¬ sible way. After giving us a carton of literature (tracts for Jews) we had prayer, and set out to establish the work in Lancaster. In November, 1949, Mr. Mark Wolgemuth started a Jewish prayer meeting on Tuesday morning, on the basis of Psalm 122:6-“Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem.” On Tuesday, February 14, 1950, the Hebrew Gospel Fellowship was officially formed. In the first days the Lord heaped blessings upon us, but after the mountain of glory came the valley of trial. If this be of God, no trial can stop it. This also puts a great responsibility upon us as ministers of reconciliation, called of God to reconcile men upon Him, and upon you as prayer supporters. Since the beginning, there have been numerous activities. To mention a few: There has been much door to door visitation among the Jews of Lancaster and York. There are now seven or eight converts in Lancaster, whereas when we began the work just two years ago, there were none to be found. The York Branch has been operating under the direction of Mr. Joe Stough for the past several months and Mr. Wolgemuth is handling the Lebanon Branch. In December, 1951, the Lord opened the way for the radio program, “Messiah’s Message”. Miss Jeanette Carper, Mr. Melvin Shultz and Mr. John Reisinger are helping with the program. Mr. Reisinger is also helping as a part-time field evangelist. The Lord has abundantly blessed in these past two years, and we are trusting Him for an even greater future. Our Fellowship prayer request has always been: PRAY FOR THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM.” This is “Messiah’s Message” “Jesus Saves” Mark and Mel “Your Messiah has come” HEBREW GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP Preaching the Word 1:3 - “That which declare unto you ...” (in song, testi¬ mony, and preaching). The Gospel team was organized two years ago by two freshman students. Our aim has been to preach the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and to have a group of students learn to work together as a unit in order to produce harmony of purpose and efficiency in operation. In its two years of existence, the team has held nearly 100 meetings in a radius of 150 miles of Lancaster. In October 1951 a regular weekly ministry was established with The Indiantown Gap Gospel Center among soldiers and has been carried on ever since. At present the team consists of the following: A girls trio, Lyda Mae Durham, Grace Asper, and Erma Good; two soloists, Grace Asper and Jeanette Carper; a pianist, Madge Gulley; a song leader, John Pittinger; two instrumentalists, John Pittinger and John Berry; and the speaker-director, John Reisinger. heard Making a joyful noise Madge After the meeting ON THE AIR! “My new life I owe to Thee, Jesus, Lamb of Calvary; Sin was canceled on the tree, Jesus, blessed Jesus.” Our Director Harold Lehman Announcer, Dick Trout, and group Melvin Shultz, Engineer Doris Lease, Pianist ‘THE NEW LIFE HOUR’ ‘THE NEW LIFE HOUR’ Sunday Afternoons 500 WGCS - 1440 He. “This is the New Life Hour coming by transcription from the Chapel auditorium of the Lancaster School of the Bible and School of Theology, Lancaster, Penna.” This is the theme song and opening announcement of the New Life Hour, the radio broadcast of the School. The program is broadcast over station WGCB, Red Lion, Penna., 5:00 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. The musical portion of the program features the chorus-choir under the direction of Harold Lehman, the men’s quartette, the ladies’ quartette, piano, organ, vibraharp, marimba and various other solos. The most unique feature of the New Life Hour is the student interviews. Our announcer, Richard Trout, arranges interviews with the students of the school. These are intended to be informal testimonies with a real gospel message. Our Dean, Mr. Paul Wilt, has been bringing a series of messages on the Galatian epistle. Hour Evelyn Stokes Vibraharp and Marimba Chorus in action Marjorie Farmer Script Typist I BIBLE CLUBS Ida Mae Singleton, Lancaster Lelton Clark, Gospel Magic Donald Burkholder, Lancaster Dottie” Dugan, Lancaster I m L Jj _ m igl Jm Otto Stahle, Lancaster John Reisinger, Leola John Reisinger, New Holland Ruth Trout, Lancaster Lyda Durham and Josephine Poley, Lancaster Peggy” Musser and Ruth Horner, Lancaster Betty Barr and “Dottie” Dugan, Lancaster Johnny” Berry, Lancaster Lyda Mae Durham, Columbia Jeannette Carper, Kinzer _ K YP: y | h ■ , JK; wm . 1 � ' 1 1 B |pH| STUDENT Pastor Warren Helder Calvary Bible Church Wrightsville, Pa. PASTORS LaVerne J. Swope Bethel Methodist Church near Quarryville, Pa. Gerald Schelling Grace Chapel Lancaster, Pa. Pastor Robert G. Acker Colerain Baptist Church Kirkwood, Pa. George Lease Smyrna Chapel near Gap, Pa. Pastor Ralph A. Lenz Grace Baptist Church Oxford, Pa. 46 GRADUATES-SCHOOL OF THE BIBLE 1936 James W. Colbert Jonathan A. King Mildred M. Landis Amos H. Nissley Helen M. Unruh 1937 James Hall Snowie G. Hall H. Elvin Peters, Jr. Susan K. Shenk Ethel E. Wilson Pauline G. Zarfoss 1938 S. Elmore Byler Verda V. Byler Mabel H. Wenger 1939 George H. Cramer George O. Mercer, Jr. Myers L. Wenger Mary B. Ziegler Ruth M. Zook 1940 Alice Burkholder Mildred I. Fetter Wayne T. Gehman Ralph S. Hagy Richard H. McHenry Earl L. Neill Jean M. Nolt Mary E. Peters Irene M. Stauffer Claude J. Wivell Marie A. Carr, E. Sch. 1941 Alice V. Hull William M. Burkholder Mabel R. Hull, E. Sch. Martin Kranz, E. Sch. 1942 Elwin F. Brennan Elizabeth Gehman Mary S. Winter Helen K. Cooke, E. Sch. 1943 Hazel M. Boyles Alan C. Heckart 1944 Eva W. Ward, E. Sch. Russell A. Martin, E. Sch. 1945 Ralph C. Arbaugh Lucille F. Bard Abram M. Burkholder Anna M. Gehman Anna A. Hess John H. Snyder, Jr. Martha I. Taylor Irville J. Taylor Mary R. Zeller 1946 Virginia S. Brennan Jane E. Byers Ruth E. Chambers Dorothy S. Shenk 1947 Ruth M. Bowersox Charles S. Hoffmeier D. June Kraybill Joseph M. Krebs Lloyd H. Steinmetz Ruth C. Steinmetz 1948 Lois K. Chambers Abraham Davis, Jr. Edward G. Jerchau Mildred L. Mills Doris E. Rhine John T. Smith, Jr. Luella K. Weiss Elva W. Weller Stella W. Weller 1949 J. Richard Kendig Elsie A. Lucas Carl E. Oermann Donald M. Randolph William J. Randolph Almos E. Shelly Zula A. Shelly Paul C. Wilt A. Ruth Musser, E. Sch. 1950 Frank D. Churico Beryl M. Gordner Mary E. Hanford Betty L. Kelso Ruth E. McCullough Gordon E. Mintz Grace E. Mintz Paul M. Rambler Harper L. Steckbeck Edward S. Weber William B. Carr, E. Sch. 1951 M. Luther Miller Mary Hertzler, E. Sch. Clara M. Smith, E. Sch. GRADUATES-SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY 1945 Hazel M. Boyles Elwin F. Brennan William M. Burkholder Ethel E. Colbert James W. Colbert George H. Cramer Anna M. Gehman Snowie G. Hall Mary B. McHenry Richard H. McHenry Irville J. Taylor Mary S. Winter Pauline G. Zarfoss Ruth M. Zook 1946 Jean M. Nolt H. Elvin Peters, Jr. Claude J. Wivell Mildred L. Peters 1947 Jane E. Byers Mabel H. Wenger 1948 Joseph M. Krebs 1949 Lois K. Chambers PaOl N. Chambers Abraham Davis, Jr. Charles S. Hoffmeier Edward G. Jerchau John T. Smith, Jr. 1950 William J. Randolph Paul C. Wilt 1951 Betty L. Kelso Paul A. McGee Joe E. Stough 47 TRIUMPHANT SCHOOL LIFE Consultation with the President Missionary Coni er ence Fellowship Supper H °me Life 9ray er ' fitn e THE REVEREND GEORGE H. MUNDELL Pastor Maran-atha Tabernacle Darby, Pa. THE REVEREND FRANKC.TORREY Pastor Calvary Independent Church Lancaster, Pa. some of our . . . GUEST CHAPEL SPEAKERS THE REVEREND FRED JOHN MELDAU Editor of Christian Victory Magazine Denver, Colo. t THE REVEREND SPIROS ZODHIATES General Secretary of American Com¬ mittee for the Evangelization of the Greeks New York, N. Y. EVANGELIST JOSEPH MILLER Harrisburg, Pa. THE REVEREND ARNOLD SEIDLER Missionary of the American Board of Missions to the Jews Pittsburgh, Pa. THE REVEREND GEORGE I. FERRIS Associate Pastor Calvary Independent Church Lancaster, Pa. 49 School Secretary at work Here it is in the Word is tians eti Qu ett faking Dr. Heydt and theologs This is Chapel ood book Down, right, left, up petv een Uctin S Clas Mr. Kraybill’s Interpretation mrrrrnm 4 i ft DORMITORV LIFE Home la� 4rS “Mom Knouse Rejoice Always to work The Dormitory is a huge red brick building trimmed with white frame, and it is located on West Chestnut Street. A large inviting door opens us to a world of Christian happi¬ ness where many young people, privileged by the Lord, are preparing to serve Him. We have learned that the experience received here is quite essential. The first few weeks of school brings us to the time of really learning to know one another. The two familiar scenes which take place are singing hymns in the living room or gathering around the kitchen table, that is, the students are learning to can food which will be of vital necessity in the months to come. Speaking of food, we must tell you about our dining hall. It rings with the merry laughter and talk of the students while they take this time to nourish their physical bodies with the well balanced meals that are planned by our efficient dietician, “Mom” Knouse. We close our meals with devotions. Although the hustle and bustle of the busy students seems to be a never ending process, we do find occasional times for our social gatherings. They are times of relaxation and real fellowship in the Lord. Our desire as students is found in Colossians 1:18 “. . . that in all things He might have the preeminence.” Getting to be a habit Make it shine A favorite pastime You wash ’em - I’ll dry ’em T heologs at P uv Hurry up smells good r Petual Sill John 7:37: If any man thirst, let him come unto me and drink. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, from within shall flow rivers of living water. We of the Junior Class are grateful to the Lord for the fine testimony of the Seniors to God ' s faithfulness. We know that they have all been purchased to God by the blood of Christ and that God has a definite purpose for each of their lives. The way ahead for them will entail many trials and tribulations, and it is our prayer that the Word of God may bring guidance and cleansing and refreshment to them as was spoken by our Lord in the scrip¬ ture above and in measure as shown in the picture above. THE JUNIOR CLASS 54 pi- J | |)| -1-r-r—-frj-h-f—| W--- 3 J 1 ——J—3—i—1— i ■ s—i—id 3 . Quaking from t ie Rock be-fore me, Lo! spring of joy I see. r- ' t h- ► We, the members of the freshman class, are rejoic¬ ing in our Saviour as we remember His faithfulness to us. He has led us through the past year as we have step¬ ped out in faith claiming His promises for our lives. We have learned that each trial and testing may become a victory in Him and will prove enriching to us spiritually. We are now looking forward with joy to the fields of service that He has prepared for us as we have turned our lives over to His leading. It is our desire that many lost souls will realize their need of a Saviour from sin and One day I believed this for Eternal Life . . . John 5:24: Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemna¬ tion; but is passed from death unto life. ' ' ERNEST C. REISINGER of REISINGER BROTHERS GENERAL CONTRACTORS CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 56 WISDOM IS BEFORE HIM THAT HATH UNDERSTANDING; BUT THE EYES OF A FOOL ARE IN THE ENDS OF THE EARTH. Proverbs 17:24 PHIL ZIEGLER CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 57 BLOCK LAYING CEMENT WORK FRANK L. KREIDER SON CONTRACTOR and BUILDER R. D. 4, LANCASTER, PA. If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. ' ' —Romans 10:9. Phone: Lancaster 3-1949 Phone: Strasburg 2301 58 D. M. DeHAVEN DEALER IN FINE CARS 828 South Prince Street Lancaster, Pa. ACTS 16:31 Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. Compliments of LANCASTER GOSPEL CENTER 128 N. Mulberry Street LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA 9:30 A.M.—Graded Bible School 6:45 P.M—Young Peoples ' Fellowship 10:40 A.M.—Morning Worship Service 7:45 P.M.—Evening Service Christ crucified — the power and wisdom of God Compliments of GOSPEL CENTER BOOKS Telephone 3-2226 ARMSTRONG HOLTON RECAPPING SERVICE Distributors of McCREARY and FIRESTONE TIRES 445V2 S. Prince Street Lancaster, Pa. RUDISILL AND COMPANY, Inc. PRINTERS and LITHOGRAPHERS 109 West Chestnut Street (Herr Building) LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA JESUS saith unto him . . . BENJ. R. GROFF Builder of Modern Homes I am the way, the truth and the life; no man cometh unto the DECORATING Father but by me. —John 14:6. COLOR STYLING ' Lyndon Extension LANCASTER, PA. Aaron H. Denlinger Phone: Lancaster 2-6088 60 Compliments of SAMUEL SHOTZBERGER II CORINTHIANS 5:17— Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. Phone 3-6878 H. J. 6 R. V. BERNHARDT, Proprietors ULTRA PLASTICS COMPANY Sales and Installations of: PLASTIC AND ALUMINUM WALL TILES ARMSTRONG ' S FLOOR COVERINGS FORMICA SINK AND COUNTER TOPS 17 Fairview Avenue Lancaster Pa. Compliments of D. S. WARFEL Phone 2-5629 DIEM ' S MARKET BASKET 1401 Oregon Pike LANCASTER PA. 61 Jesus . . . said . . . verily, verily, I say unto Thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” —John 3:3. WISSLER ' S FLOWERS BOB MYERS EAST PETERSBURG, PA. ROHRER’S HEALTH FOODS Old Fashioned Burr Ground 100% Whole Wheat Flour Cracked Wheat — Wheat G erm Meal Roasted Yellow Corn Meal ROHRER ' S MILL Ronks, RFD, Lancaster County, Penna. Store: 141-145 North Duke Street Phone 9411 Greenhouse: 963 East Orange St. Phone 2-6926 Phone: Strasburg 4787 Dial 2-4310 Compliments of DR. R. D. BECKER 138 E. Chestnut Street LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA JOHN COPE ' S DRIED CORN In Package for Economy In Green Labeled Cans for Convenience COPE BROS. Manheim R. D. 1 Phone: Landisville 6721 Hours: 8-11, 1-4 and 6-9 Closed Thursday Afternoons GRADUATE OF 1911 For a fruitful ministry Reach boys and girls for Christ— EVERYWHERE Child Evangelism Fellowship of Eastern Penna. 46 S. Duke Street Lancaster, Pa. 62 RUG REPAIRING and BINDING Compliments of Specialist on Location Cleaning and Mothproofing of Carpeting, Rugs, Furniture STAUFFER ' S ICE CREAM SERVICE CUSTOM CARPET Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because CLEANING COMPANY HAROLD R. LEHMAN, Mgr. 341 N. Christian Street He trusteth in Thee. ' ' —ISAIAH 26:3. WRIGHT ' S LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA Bakers of Quality Estimates Given Without BREAD Obligation For Over 66 Years” Phone 6405 Bakery Foods Make Your Meals Complete- ' Compliments of GEORGE R. STIEF Private Instruction in Box 242 EPHRATA, PENNSYLVANIA VOICE and ELEMENTARY That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth PIANO and ORGAN the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. •—Romans 10:9. HAROLD R. LEHMAN, A.B. Graduate of KOHR BROS. Wheaton Conservatory of Music WHEATON, ILLINOIS FROZEN CUSTARD Chestnut and Mulberry Streets Phone 6405 LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA 63 FRY ' S RENDERING WORKS John and James L. Fry, Proprietors CHARLES E. JONES INSURED INCOME SERVICE HIDES - TALLOW - TANKAGE Field Underwriter R. D. 6 LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK Phones: 2-4815 or 3-4932 RALPH ' S HOUSE OF PHOTOGRAPHY VIEW-MASTER and REELS CAMERAS, FILMS, and SUPPLIES NEW HOLLAND, PENNSYLVANIA Compliments of BILL HORST ' S GARAGE TIRE VULCANIZING ELECTRIC WELDING HOME and AUTO SUPPLIES HARDWARE BAREVILLE R. 1, PA. Telephone: Leola 6-3213 NOAH N. MARTIN INTERCOURSE, PENNSYLVANIA PLUMBING - HEATING - TINNING Ney Barn Equipment Myers Water System F. and W. Windmills Hinnman Milkers For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting Life.”—John 3:16. MESSNER BROS. TERRE HILL, PENNSYLVANIA Wholesalers of FRESH FROZEN HORSE MEAT FOR PETS Dealers in HIDES and TALLOW 64 Compliments of LEON SMITH 37 N. Kinzer Avenue NEW HOLLAND, PENNSYLVANIA Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. —II CORINTHIANS 5:17. Phone: Woodlawn 4-8728 THE COMMUNITY CHURCH MOSEMANN ' S PASTOR H. A. WHEATLEY Invites You to Our Services Held in the Community Bldg. PEANUT BUTTER 8724 Crispin Drive HAS THE PENNYPACK PROJECT. PHILA., PA. REAL PEANUT We are Fundamental, Undenominational FLAVOR and Missionary COMPLIMENTS OF GARDEN SPOT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CHAS. H. ECKMAN HENNY ' S CONTRACTOR and BUILDER CUSTOM BUILT KITCHENS ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES FLOOR SANDING - MILL WORK 43 Market Square QUARRYVILLE, R. D., PA. MANHEIM. PENNSYLVANIA Phone 61R2 65 Compliments of BECK BROTHERS THE HOME OF FINE FURNITURE Stores in MANHEIM and LITITZ MT. CALVARY CHURCH OF ELIZABETHTOWN North Hanover Street at Oak REV, HIRMAN W, LeFEVER, Pastor SUNDAY BROADCASTS 10.00 AM—WLAN—Lancaster—1390 Kc 11:00 A M.—WKBO—Harrisburg—1230 Kc 3:00 PM—WGCB—Red Lion—1440 Kc. ELIZABETHTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA ' Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed rightly dividing the word of truth. —II TIMOTHY 2:15, Compliments of Fivepointville Independent Bible Church FIVEPOINTVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. — Romans 6:23. Phone: Strasburg 4116 Milton E. Denlinger ARTIST - ENGRAVER Original Hand Painted Pictures SOUDERSBURG, PA. ’’For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoso¬ ever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. —John 3:16. BIBLES—All Translations and Versions Theological Sets and Books WEB-COR Tape Recorders and Record Players Largest Selection of Sacred Records in the City WEAVER BOOK STORE 44 S. Duke Street LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA KENNY HINERDEER GARAGE GULF SALES and SERVICE General Repairing Roto-Ette - Power-Gardner - Simar The Original Rotary Tiller Official State Inspection Station LEACOCK, PA. Phone: Leola 6-2186 66 Bible Church of York, Pa. MOSEMANN ' S GROCERY The aim of the Bible Church is to Know nothing among men save Jesus Christ and Him crucified. The desire of its membership is that the Lancaster School of the Bible and Theology continue its splendid testimony in preparing young men and women for the glad service of our soon coming Lord. THE STORE OF GOOD THINGS TO EAT THE LAW OF THE LORD IS PERFECT. Market Square Manheim, Pa. Compliments of NOAH KREIDER Compliments of But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: And be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear. MR. and MRS. ROSS B. WITMER LAMPETER. PENNSYLVANIA —I Peter 3:15. Compliments of Compliments of ICELAND Snaveley s Farm Service NEW HOLLAND, PENNSYLVANIA ELIZABETHTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean Headquarters for Everything Frozen not unto thine own understanding. In all thy way acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy Paths. —PROV. 3:5 and 6. 67 68