Lancaster Bible College - Ichthus Yearbook (Lancaster, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1953 volume:

... That we should be to the praise of His glory. Ephesians 112 The senior class of the Lancaster School of the Bible and School of Theology presents the 1953 ICHTHUS . with the desire that the contents of this book bring glory to God. £ � S«P? PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS LANCASTER SCHOOL OF THE BIBLE AND SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY LANCASTER PENNSYLVANIA IZDYZ From the earliest times man has used passwords for one cause or another to show himself a member of a special group or organ¬ ization. It might have been because his group was of a secret nature and did not wish to devulge certain tenets. It might have been because his group was persecuted and not wishing to endanger himself or his comrades; a password known only to that group was used to identify the members. Passwords were also used extensively in warfare down through the centuries for security during military operations. And so it was that the early Christians for the sake of security for one another invented a password which with little risk would very significantly identify one another. The password used was ICHTHUS, the Greek word for fish. If a person was a believer, he knew that each letter of this word stood for the basic tenet of Christianity, “Jesus Christ God’s Son, Saviour.” We use this word for the name of our year book, not only because we believe in Him, but that in all things He might have the pre¬ eminence. CONTENTS Administration Faculty.Page 9 Classes.Page 15 Organizations.Page 32 Ministries.Page 41 School Life.Page 49 IN DEDICATION We, the Senior Class, thank the Lord for the grace of God, which has been so clearly manifested to us through the life of Brother Randolph. Looking back over the brief years of Christian fellowship which we were privileged under God to have with this His servant, there is brought to our minds impressions that were made when as freshmen students we sat under his teaching, and which have not only remained, but have deepened with the passing years. We think of the impression of his life as it was lived among us. In it we have discerned how God can use one who is yielded to Him. Brother Randolph has given us a clear example of what constitutes effective and purposeful Christian living. Then there was the impression that was made on us through his ministry in the classroom. Here the Word of God was unfolded in rich spiritual lessons in Old Testament Synthesis and in Spiritual Life and Prayer, instructing, comforting, convicting, and challenging. We re¬ member also the practical applications being brought home in striking manner, making us realize that these spiritual truths were the realities of life, and that it was his desire that they become a part of our lives. We believe that the effectiveness of a man’s ministry among his students may be deter¬ mined by these two important results: Has his ministry magnified Christ? Has it given his students a vision of the Eternal God and the place they have in His plan? We are conscious of these two effects on our lives, and remain indebted to Brother Randolph as an instrument of God for them. A life under the guidance of the Holy Spirit has touched our lives for God’s honor and glory, and we would not forget that this has been a labor of love; so in heartfelt appreciation the Senior Class dedicates the 1953 ICHTHUS to Brother Randolph, with all Christian love. Daniel 12:3 (R.V.) p r eachcr B BL£ c Bit bCTER SCHOOL. S? hE oLOG y LftNCAS qOL OF sTEB .pa- . 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Onl rh thar We must act 2 Ss essons that l, Perien ces 0 f hr We e ed to J We e in the m ’ Tfle Lord feT ' � ' � - s „7 ■ - • ' Rest Hint •O Jfc i ean This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the Lancaster School of the Bible. Although the School has purposed to be and remain a small institution, it has grown considerably since it was founded by Henry J. Heydt in September, 1933. The first year eight day school students and fourteen evening school students enrolled. We now have sixty-seven day school stu¬ dents and sixty evening school students. The purpose of the School has been “to conduct and maintain a truly Christian institution with the Bible as the perpetual rule for its faith and practice, and with the aim of training believers in the Lord Jesus Christ for definite Christian work.” The first classes were held in the old Convention Hall building at West Orange and Pine Streets. The School moved to 211-13 North Duke Street on April 15, 1934, where the classes were held until the present property, 128-130 North Mulberry Street, was acquired on May 14, 1939. The Bausman estate at 325 West Chestnut Street was purchased as a dormitory in Sep¬ tember, 1941. The Men’s Dormitory at the rear of this property was renovated and occupied September 12, 1947. The Decree of Incorporation was granted to the School on December 15, 1939. The status of the School as a Theologocal or Divinity School was granted Octo¬ ber 13, 1942 by the Selective Service System. On September 24, 1944, the Corporation resolved unani¬ mously that the name of the Corporation shall be “The Lancaster School of the Bible and School of Theology.” The approval of the School for the train¬ ing of veterans was granted December 20, 1945 by the Department of Public Instruction of the Common¬ wealth of Pennsylvania. Since that time thirty vet¬ erans have received training in this School. As of June 1952 the School has held seventeen Annual Commencements; granting forty-three diplo¬ mas in Theology; ninety-one in Bible; eleven in Evening School, and one hundred seventy-four in Teacher Training. One hundred twenty-six have re¬ ceived diplomas from the Evangelical Teacher Train¬ ing Association. Twenty-seven have been ordained to the ministry, and approximately one hundred and three former students are in full time service. Men’s Dormitory Building Main Dormitory Building School Building “For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” II Cor. 4:6. MW ' K n y 1 ■gi £ ■ 3 f : • � [I THE SCHOOL OUR PRESIDENT HENRY J. HEYDT, Th.D. We thank the Lord for the spiritual vision given by Him to Dr. Henry J. Heydt. This vision was brought into realization with the founding of the Lancaster School of the Bible and School of Theology in 1933. Many are the lives that have been dedicated to the Lord’s service on the mission field, both at home and abroad, through his ministry. Many more have been led into a clearer knowledge of God’s Word through an extensive year round confer¬ ence ministry which he maintains. Dr. Heydt is a graduate of Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary. He received his Doctorate Degree in Theology from Burton College and Seminary. Besides his work here at the School and a busy conference schedule, Dr. Heydt also serves in the capacity of special contribu ting editor to the “Christian Victory” magazine. In 1950 the Lord opened up an important work among the Jews of New York City. A weekly Bible class is conducted there by Dr. Heydt at the headquarters of the American Board of Missions to the Jews. We trust that it will please the Lord to continue to bless and strengthen Dr. Heydt in his labors and give him an abiding work here at the School and elsewhere. The Board of Trustees is made up of seven men elected by the Corporation from its members. These men meet monthly to discuss the immediate problems connected with the School. By their loyalty, sac¬ rifice, and spiritual guidance, the School has taken an important place in training young people for Christian service. Paul B. Flory, James R. Landis, Edward G„ Jerchau, Vice-President and Secretary; J. Martin Esben- shade, President; Roy D. Becker, Treasurer; Henry J. Heydt, Lester M. Weaver. tffc z FIRST ROW: Paul B. Flory, Henry J. Heydt, Edward G. Jerchau, J. Martin Esbenshade, Roy D. Becker, James R. Landis, Lester M. Weaver. SECOND ROW: Vernon C. Kreider, Henry J. Bernhardt, Clarence D. Weaver, William J. Randolph, Paul C. Wilt, Christian H. Brubaker, Ross B. Witmer. Sharing a portion of the administrative oversight of the School are the Corporation and the Board of Trustees. The Corporation is a group of twenty business and professional men who have a personal inter¬ est in the ministry of the School. These men meet annually to discuss the problems and to share in the blessings of the School. The dean of our School, Brother Wilt, comes to us from Altoona, Pennsylvania. A graduate of Altoona High School class of 1947, he also attended the Altoona Bible Institute. At the completion of his studies here at the Lancaster School of the Bible and School of Theology in 1950, Brother Wilt was appointed to the faculty of this School. A year later with the School growing, he was appointed to his present office of dean. He is also working toward a Bachelor of Arts degree at Franklin and Marshall College. Besides his administrative duties which include the arrangement of schedules, teaching classes, and giving the students personal counsel; Brother Wilt finds time for speaking engagements at vari¬ ous local churches. He also brings the Gospel Message on “The New Life Hour”, a weekly radio broadcast of the Gospel presented by the students of the School. We are grateful to the Lord for the faithful ministry of Brother Wilt, and pray that He will continue to give him the wisdom that comes from above, that he may use it in this the place of His appointment. OUR DEAN II HENRY J. HEYDT President and Founder Bible Doctrine, Bible Introduction, Systematic Theology, Interpretation, Logic, Jewish Evangelism, Christian Education, Greek II, First Aid. Dr. Heydt is a rare gift of the Holy Spirit to the Church of Jesus Christ. His teaching ministry which combines scholarship with sim¬ plicity has blessed the hearts of multitudes, in the class room, by the printed page, and on the Bible conference platform. “A faithful man able to teach others”. Our prayer is that the Lord may continue to give him a faithful ministry here at the school and elsewhere. MARGARET E. HEYDT Registrar and Secretary Christian Etiquette “But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.” Gal. 6:14.This verse characterizes the life of Mrs. Heydt as we have come to know her and love her. So many times in her everyday life, even when she has been especially busy, we have noted that self had been cruci¬ fied, and she had allowed the Lord Jesus in His beauty and sweetness to be magnified in her life. FACULTY OSCAR M. KRAYBILL Interpretation, Church History, Ancient History, Pastoral Theology, Ethics. Brother Kraybill is the beloved pastor of the North York Bible Church. A gifted Bible teacher who has been preaching the Gospel for forty years; thirteen of these years having been spent in a teaching ministry here at the School. Possessing an extensive personal library and being an avid reader, he has the “knack” of properly “seasoning” a difficult subject with the knowledge he gains from this source and his own personal experience. (p-tJjC H • S Jr 12 HARRY C MARK Homiletics 1, II, and ill; Director of Senior Preaching. Brother Mark is a man of God who has not only a thor¬ ough knowledge of homiletics, but also those spiritual qualities that make possible a positive ministry of the Word of God. We are grateful for Brother Mark’s kind and patient interest in each of us, and trust the Lord to continue to make him a blessing. WILLIAM J. RANDOLPH Director of Student Activities Old Testament Synthesis, Spiritual Life and Prayer, Evangelism. For anyone to attend Brother “Bill’s” classes is to come to the realization that the study of God’s Word is one of the most profitable things in this life. We remember so well the “practical applications” of Bible truth that were a constant characteristic of his teaching and the blessing he brought to our hearts. FACULTY CHARLES F. PFEIFFER Old Testament Introduction, New Testament Introduction, Hebrew. Dr. Pfeiffer came to us as a faculty member in 1950, and after a year ' s leave of absence has returned to the school. His love for the Lord and his abilities in Semitics and related Old Testament studies make him a very capable instructo r in the classes the Lord has given to him here. His clear thinking and attention to the things at hand in the classes are avenues for making interesting and profitable class periods. E. BERYL HAMPTON (not shown) Child Evangelism 13 PAUL C WILT f rfc FACULTY HOWARD A. WHEATLEY Apologetics I, and II; Sacred Biography. We praise God for Brother Wheatley who has won his way nto the heart of each student, by his deep devotion to the ord Jesus Christ. We also praise the Lord that he has used this brother, and s still using him to preach, teach, and live the Gospel in ;ome of the hardest places Go d calls men to go. His thorough knowledge of the Word of God and hig deep . .merest in reading has made him a real gem on our facult ' HAROLD R. LEHMAN Conducting, Fundamentals Music Ija rfony, Hymno Radio Broadcasting, Pianq. Voice. aAjYj “That in all things Christ have the preeminent In the short time Brother Lehman has been yith usms musical director, he has proven his abilities and loVe fcnjjSm Lord, is deep devotion to Christ and his classes have made him a friend to all at L. S. B. who love mus ic. A graduate of Rodeheaver School of Sacred Music he re ceived his A. B. degree at Wheaton College in 1945, and has taken graduate studies at Northwestern University. Dean Greek I, Greek Exegesis, English, Life and Times of Jesus, New Testament Synthesis. A busy man is Dean Wilt, one can usually find him coming or going about the school. Gifted by God with unusual academic ability, Brother Wilt has filled the office of Dean in a faithful and capable manner. We thank the Lord for those “hidden sacrifices’ that are ’ by Him, but we realize that it is these sacrifices possible Brother Wilt’s ministry to us. •PAUL J. SEBASTIAN and the Bible, Missionary Engineering, an began teaching at the school in 1951. im several new courses, centering around mission planning and building, have been added to the um. A graduate of Pennsylvania State College and a istered Mechanical Engineer, Brother Sebastian is very able instruct us in some of the problems likely to confront us on mission field. Also his previous experience with photography his classes in Missionary Photography very interesting valuable. To many of the students Brother Sebastian has become not just an instructor, but a very close friend as well. :;;: a.’.;::: ’ ; i ' 1 ■ i ' ' ■ ' mm i Bli gpi •� ♦ ♦� � ♦ ? � ' m «� « in “That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 15:6 Daniel Klim, President; Robert Hopkins, Vice-President; Grace Asper, Secretary; Dotty Dugan, Treasurer; Josephine Poley, Chaplain. CLASS OFFICERS We look back over our years of study and fellowship with praise unto our wonderful Lord for His guiding hand. Meeting as a class for the first time in the fall of 1950, we realized that though we came from many various places and occupations, all had been led by God. Our purpose was to study His Word and learn how to better serve the Lord Jesus, our Saviour. The following year we found that our class had diminished to less than half of its size. We who remained had a profitable time and one of many rich lessons. Many were the opportunities to be of service to Him in Bible clubs, youth meetings, and church programs. Yes, there was valley experience as well as the mountain top”, but in all things our Lord proved more than faithful. We approached the year of 1952 with great expectancy and new praise unto our God. We were praising Him for past blessings and looxing forward to what we believed would be our great¬ est and most important year. Truly, it has been such, and as we leave it is with one aim “To magnify the Name of our Blessed Redeemer”. Our future, as individuals, is in the bands of Him who has promised to be our guide and help all the way, Praise His Holy Name I O ' ROBERT G. ACKER Kirkwood, Pennsylvania • )a i School of the Bible kAt. T I thank God that nineteen years ago He saved fr me. One Sunday afternoon while in my own home . listening to Rev. Percy Crawford over the radio, VjC I found Christ as my own personal Saviour. I praise God that since that time I have found real joy and peace in serving Him. He kept me through World War 11 that 1 might serve Him. It has been a real joy to be in full time service these last seven years. GRACE ASPER Lock Haven, Pennsylvania School of the Bible “I love the Lord because He heareth my voice and my supplications” Psalm 116:1. He has been made a precious living reality to me, and my desire is that l might be faithful to Him wherever He leads. Of the rich and wonderful promises in His Word, 1 have claimed Isa. 43:13 R. V. “. . .. Yea, since the day was, I am He; and there is none that can deliver out of my hand: 1 will work and who can hinder it? EDWIN BERNHARDT Lancaster, Pennsylvania School of Theology Ephesians 2:8,9. “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not of works, that no man should glory.” It was the contents of these two verses that showed me clearly the impossibility of being saved by my good works as I had been led to believe. What a joy it was to discover that what I could not do, had already been done for me. 17 JAMES L. CLARK Anniston, Alabama School of the Bible I Peter 3:15 “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. ’ I have found that the Christian life can be real every day, practical in labor, profitable to His glory, a blessing to others, and joy to one’s own heart. By proving this in my life I will be able to win others to Him. C L DOROTHY DUGAN Chester, Pennsylvania School of Theology I received the Lord Jesus Christ as my personal Saviour at the age of nine. Yet not until ten years later did I ask Him to become Lord of my life. Since then 1 have found Him to be the One who can satisfy my every need. My heart’s desire is that I “might walk worthily of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God.” Col. 1:10 JOHN Z. FRY Ephrata, Pennsylvania School of Theology Psalm 37:23, 24. “A man’s goings are estab¬ lished of Jehovah; and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For Jehovah upholdeth him with his hand.” Were it not for the sustaining hand of our God, I could not have come to this point in my Christian life. I praise Him for His faithfulness and guidance and His supply of strength during these years at L.S.B. 18 ERMA GOOD Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania School of the Bible God saved me when a child but it was not until in my late “teens” that I realized that God wanted to be not only Saviour but also Lord of my life. 1 thank the Lord for leading me to Bible School and for the many spiritual lessons learned here at school. “Thou wilt show me the path of life: In thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.” Psalm 16:11 WARREN W. HELDER Wrightsville, Pennsylvania School of the Bible I praise the Lord for my salvation which I have by virtue of His precious shed blood at Calvary. I was converted at the age of seventeen when 1 re¬ pented of my sins and took Christ as my personal Saviour. I have never been sorry for making this important decision. The Lord has met all of my needs and has given me the privilege of ministering His Word. UsaA UsTO W. ROBERT M. HOPKINS Lansdowne, Pennsylvania School of Theology 1 was brought to a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ mainly through the testimony of my brother. The remarkable change in his life, and his personal witnessing to me, led me to accept Jesus Christ as my Saviour. The Lord has led in a marvelous way since then, and I am grateful to Him for enabling me to complete my training here at school. 19 JOSEPHINE POLEY Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania School of the Bible II Tim. 1:7 “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind”. I praise the Lord for sending me to Bible School to study His Word and know Him better. These three years have been wonderful years in the Lord. It has been hard, but the Lord always worked things out for His glory. It is wonderful to be saved and to be in His will. DANIEL KLIM Paradise, Pennsylvania School of Theology Phil. 1:6 “Being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ.” R.V. Just as I have completely trusted in Him to begin His work in me by saving me, so will I trust Him to perfect it in the future. My desire is to be in the center of His will for I know that it will be the most joyous place. pr yyr ' ] 1 ' y - ' jp , ■ .7 NIETO , Puerto ' Rico of the Bible Lord Jesus Christ who died • ur sins. It was great for me but it iS going to be greater when to serve Him carrying the good news those that are still in darkness, shall I send and who will go for us? Then Here am I, send me.” Isa. 6:8 J. HENRY RUTT Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania Evening School The words of John have so much meaning for me. 1 am, “that disciple whom Jesus loved. My love for Him may fluctuate but His love for me is always constant and continuous. The more I think of that kind of love the more 1 would exclaim “the love of Christ constraineth me.” II Cor. 5:14. Not my love, but the love of Christ, I thank Him that I have One who is a certainty. CLAIR T. SHAFFER Red Lion, Pennsylvania School of Theology The Lord saved me six years ago, and later led me here to school. He has allowed many ex¬ periences in my life; some have been joyous others have been contrary to my own self. All have been for one purpose, that the life of the Lord Jesus might be formed in me. Romans 8:29. I am looking forward to service in the foreign field, and the same Lord who has led me this far has promised to go before me wherever He leads me. Matthew 28:20; Psalm 138:8 ROBERT B. TAPPER Prospect Park, Pennsylvania School of Theology ‘My soul, wait thou in silence for God only: For my expectation is from Him. He only is my rock and my salvation: He is my high tower; I shall not be moved. Psalm 62:5,6 “One thing have I asked of Jehovah, that will 1 seek after: That I may dwell in the house of Jehovah all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of Jehovah and to inquire in his temple. Psalm 27:4 21 EVELYN TOBIAS Northumberland, Pennsylvania Evening School Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable gift, the Lord Jesus, my Saviour. He has redeemed me and placed me on a solid foundation. Now I have the assurance that He is going before me and is with me, and will not fail me neither forsake me. Deut. 31:8. Praise the Lord for such a sufficient Saviour. My desire is that I might be unto the praise of His glory. Eph. 1:12. FRANKLIN TOBIAS • ' yM Northumberland, Pennsylvania School of the Bible Praise the Lord for Romans 10:9. It was on the basis of this verse, at a summer Bible camp that I accepted Christ as my Saviour. Later the Lord led me to Bible School, and I praise Him for the many precious hours spent in the study of His word. Proverbs 3:5,6 has been so precious to me since I have known Him. CHARLES WARFIELD Warminster, Pennsylvania School of Theology I praise the Lord for bringing me to the reali¬ zation of my need of Him as my personal Saviour from sin. I am thankful for His grace that has been suffi¬ cient for my every need, for His mercy that endureth forever, and for His unchanging love. My desire is that He will continue to make Himself known to me and through me. Psalm27:4 22 CLASS OFFICERS Otto J. Stahle, Vice-President; David P. Heydt, President; Margaret Musser, Secretary and Treasurer. As we look back over our freshman year, our hearts are filled with joy and thanksgiving be¬ cause of the faithfulness of our wonderful Lord. It was indeed a blessed year in Him. Our class consisted of students from many different walks in life. Some were ex-soldiers, high school graduates, nurses, and others had worked at various occupations. But all definitely felt the Lord had called them to Bible School to prepare for his service. Some were babes in Christ and the Christian life was entirely new to them. Others had known the Lord for quite some time, but all of us grew in the Lord as we were taught the precious truths of God’s Word by our faithful teachers. We, as a class, continually praise the Lord for the fine spiritual teachers He has given us. Dormitory life was new to most of us. When one of the members of our class was questioned about “dorm life”, she replied, “It’s really wonderful.” Truly we have had precious times of fellowship together in prayer meetings, washing dishes, and chatting in our rooms. During these two years the Lord has given us many opportunities to minister for Him. We have ministered at Lewisburg, Lancaster Gospel Center, Fivepointville, Farmers Market, and Auction, Colerain, Oxford, Water Street Mission, and many other places. Many of us have also taught Bible Clubs during these years. We praise the Lord for these opportunities to present the wonderful plan of salvation through faith in the Lord Jesus. As our class motto says, “we want to know Christ and to make Christ known. As we look forward to our senior year, we know that we can have another great year in Him if we let Him have His way in our lives. 23 RICHARD HYATT Strasburg, Pa. MILLARD L. BED WELL Chester, Pa. ROBERT A. CRAUN Elizabethtown, Pa. WILBUR S. DECK Chicago, Ill. DONALD BURKHOLDER Farmersville, Pa. NINETEEN ABRAM FORRY Stevens, Pa. KENNETH M. JURY Cochranville, Pa. JEANNETTE CARPER Manheim, Pa. CLASS OF HONORED DAVID P. HEYDT Lancaster, Pa. EUGENE C. LANDIS Jonestown, Pa. BETTY M. McGONIGLE Paradise, Pa. MARGARET R. MUSSER Bowmansville, Pa. FIFTY-FOUR DAVID RUTT Strasburg, Pa. KENNETH A. SHEARER Lock Haven, Pa. LEROY SHELLY Mount Joy, Pa. ESTHER SAPADIN New York, N. Y. MELVIN B. SHULTZ Marticville, Pa. IDA MAE SINGLETON Chester, Pa. STELLA SISK Madison, Va. OTTO J. STAHLE Chester, Pa. CLASS OFFICERS George Bryant, President; JoAnn Witmer, Treasurer; Bob Snider, Chaplain; Joy Mundell, Secretary. FRESHMEN “Saved to Serve” - -a motto and a challenge -- chosen by the members of the freshman class. Because of its challenge and because it is a constant reminder of our sacred trust, the individual members of the class have endeavored to write it indelibly into their hearts. The accomplish¬ ment of this is evidence by their achievements as a class. The class, made up of students representing five states and a variety of different walks of life, many saved only a short while, found themselves bound together as a working group for Christ by the principle of this motto. Second Corinthians 5:20 “...we are ambassadors for Christ...” has been more than just a class verse. Since the opening day of school the students have enjoyed blessings from the many opportunities to minister in various churches, where they gave testimonies, rendered special musical talents, and preached the Word. The class selected as their officers: George Bryant, president; Warren Smith, vice-president; Joy Mundell, secretary; and Jo Ann Witmer, treasurer. Student council member is David Par- ramore, and Robert Snider was selected Chaplain. “Purple” signifies the royalty of Christ and “White” signifies the purity of a soul cleansed by His blood, making that soul “a child of the King” which is the title of the class song; the colors are those chosen by the freshmen as class colors. Feeling that material need existed for a recreation room where the dormitory students, girls and boys, could participate in various games together, the class has undertaken this as their pro¬ ject. They are supplying funds and labor for laying a new floor and repairing and painting the lower room of the men’s dormitory. The class is thankful for all of their blessings from the school and especially so for the faculty and administration, to whom they are indebted for many spiritual and scholastic lessons. The class has solicited the counsel of Dr. and Mrs. Heydt, as class advisors, from the faculty. 26 I. DEAN BARNHART Elizabethtown, Pa. J. MERVIN BRENEMAN Willow Street, Pa. GEORGE F. BRYANT Tampa, Fla. JACQUELYN J. CLEMENTS Lebanon, Pa. DELORES M. DIVEN Lewistown, Pa. JAMES L. ELLIS Titusville, Pa. RUSSELL GULDEN York, Pa. MILDRED C. HESS Willow Street, Pa. NANCY P. HOFFER Elizabethtown, Pa. JOAN L. KRESGE Hatboro, Pa. CHARLES J. LAMB Sharon Hill, Pa, DIANE H. LAMBERT Norwood, Pa. HELEN W. MILLER Altoona, Pa. ELIZABETH MORROW Morton, Pa. JOY L. MUNDELL Aldan, Pa. MARY L. NETTLES Hilton Village, Va. DAVID L. PARRAMORE Chester, Pa. E. JEAN PERCY Lancaster, Pa. DAVID H. PIERCE Pontiac, Michigan HAROLD B. RIGAS New York City, N. Y. DEBORAH A. RITCHIE Philadelphia, Pa. CLASS ✓ ROBERT C. SNIDER Morristown, Tenn. MARGARET M. STEWART Chester, Pa. BETTY J. SNYDER (Not Shown) Chester, Pa. M. VEATCH Pontiac, Mich. CLARA ANNE WEAVER Marietta, Pa. JOANN E. WITMER Annville, Pa. JAMES E. ZINN York, Pa. — ANNA E. SMOKER Lancaster, Pa. EVENING SCHOOL HISTORY 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. Since those early years, the student body of the evening school has grown steadily, and is now a good sized group. Those who attend come from the city of Lancaster, and its surrounding communities. Some come to acquire a further knowledge of the Bible, and others to prepare for full time service in the Lord’s will. Classes convene twice weekly, on Monday and Tuesday evening from 7:00-9:25. The subjects taught are identical to those of the day school curriculum,with the ex¬ ception of the languages, and a few others. The entire course requires a minimum of four years’ study. Credits in the subjects are equal to those given in the day school. A special class in Child Evangelism conducted by an instructor from the Child Evangelism Fellowship has been added this year for those who feel called of the Lord to this type of Christian work. We are indeed thankful to the Lord for the blessing that has been upon the Evening School since its beginning, and we are trusting Him to make it into an even more fruitful ministry in the coming years. xviak.vu ACiUiK LLOYD ALEXANDER RUTH BEDWELL Kirkwood, Pa. Manheim, Pa. Chester, Pa. G ROBERT BRUBAKER HAROL JOSEPH BOLTON Nine Points, Pa. GLENN BRAGG TjKPBERT BRUBAKER HAROLD BUCKWALTER FLOYD CLEMENT IRENE DENLINPRR Lmt2 ' pa ' wTxiif- c ° atesvuie ' pa - EVENING SCHOOL 29 HARRY FARMER Oxford, Pa. JAMES GARBER WILLIAM GEARHART Lancaster, Pa. Lancaster, Pa. EVAN HARRIS Lancaster, Pa. PS BETTY DIPPNER Gordonville, Pa. GLADYS HARRIS Lancaster, Pa. 3:5 6 MARION HARTENSTINE Leola, Pa. ARTHUR HEISEY Elizabethtown, Pa. GUY HERR Kirkwood, Pa. MARY ELLEN HERR Lancaster, Pa. ROBERT HERR Lancaster, Pa. Rs m G VIRGINIA HERR ANNA HUBER ROY JACKSON Lancaster, Pa. Lancaster, Pa. Lancaster, Pa. 3 36 MARVIN JOHNS Lititz, Pa. EVENING SCHOOL HAROLD KULP DOROTHY MARTIN MARK MARTIN ELSIE MARTIN JOHN MELHORN Lancaster, Pa. East Petersburg, Pa. East Petersburg, Pa. Gordonville, Pa. Mount Joy, Pa. 30 HERMAN MEYER AMERICO PIETROPAOLO Lebanon, Pa. Lancaster, Pa. CtornAfrOS DONALD REISINGER Exton, Pa. DONALD ROWE ELMER SANGER Strasburg, Pa. York Haven, Pa. KEMPER SEXTON MELVIN SHARP Oxford, Pa. Manchester, Pa. PHYLLIS SMITH WARREN SMITH RU TH TRIMBLE Lancaster, Pa. Lancaster, Pa. Lancaster, Pa. 3• (p It JOANNE TROSTLE Mount Joy, Pa. BLANE VANNOY Gordonville, Pa. LESTER WATSON York, Pa. ANNA WEAVER Gordonville, Pa. JONATHAN WEAVER Gordonville, Pa. t SPECIAL STUDENTS ARTHUR GARDNER Lancaster, Pa. RUTH HORNER Altoona, Pa. BETTY HULL Lancaster, Pa. GODFREY O’REAR Winchester, Va. 31 Muwm, 3,11. fa GJtsiiit + ii W+4AA 4 L n i � i School fhr n ORGANIZATIONS � rIn .. arM „ •«•• «.i.t■ � «� i i i . . r«u«v Hip. , , w ' sritTr: • :■.’••■■ ' ■ ; ■ ' ' -• ML L.: . ;: ““ .. :• M • • .� . • v , ’!•%% - , r • ■� 1 I i % , ... ' Hi� r ’• � � ' ■ h4%«. . ’ ' un i«.r til , V � • «’{ • ' - I r. , l l«f, NST ! ?[ sacred MUSIC ' • VI 1-BHMAN.A.B .IHrrr,„ «M l„ V « - -r u, fc •HPtU 11 v i W ‘ - I|,„ R SV,UWH - « � ' «HLE and SCHOOl. S«im ' •A rHF.OlXXi VS ' s Vs ' • I, , ■ • . ■ • ' . ' •, V . •- ' ■ v v ' - , ' V V - , X ' K v v ' S ■ .. ' 4. V ' v ; „ %, ' ■ ' ■ - % ‘ ■ ' V v, V -7 s V, % 4 To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom. ” Psalm 145:12. ft i ° p, tp o v ■ - J m ; 5 i o n W £ i MISSIONARY COURSES This year the Lancaster School of the Bible has added some new courses to its curriculum. These courses have been listed under the general title, Missionary Engineering. The courses in Missionary Engineering are for students who feel called to either the foreign or home mission field. Some of the courses given this year in Missionary Engineering have been, Engineering Practice 1 and II, Sanitary Engineering, Engineering Mathematics, and Engineering Laboratory I and II. The object of these courses is to meet the needs of missionaries who have to construct buildings, and set up water supplies and sewerage systems on mission compounds. In having these courses we do not want to neglect the main purpose of missionaries, that of proclaiming the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. While that is the main purpose, the courses in engineering are a contribution that some foreign missionaries will need. This need has been discovered through past ex¬ periences. The engineering courses were new this year, and proved to be profitable, therefore the Lancaster School of the Bible is planning to extend them. Some of these Missionary Engineering courses will be Photography, Surveying, and Designing. Missions ‘3 ' •« ft - .1 • - h at KOf • - ’fiW If i- ' Jk , ' Field Surveying Engineering Photography Lab. John Fry, Charles Warfield, Melvin Shultz, Robert Tapper Ida Mae Singleton, Helen Miller, Daniel Klim. ICHTMIS STAFF . that ye be of the same mind, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.... have this mind in you which was also in Christ Jesus:” The desire of the 1953 1CH- THUS staff is that in every detail of this production, we might have the mind of Christ. In having the mind of Christ we have tried to produce a book that not only will be pleasing to the eye, but also a benediction to every heart that opens these pages. We desire to thank all of those whose cooperation and understanding spirit have turned our task into many happy hours of fellowship. Editor Lots of this makes a yearbook. Faculty Advisor.Paul J. Sebastian Editor-in-Chief.Robert Tapper Business Manager.Melvin Shultz Associate Editor.Daniel Klim Assistant Editor.Ida Mae Singleton Literary Editor.Charles Warfield Advertising Editor.Melvin Shultz Assistant Advertising Editors.Robert Acker George Bryant Photographic Editor.John Fry Professional Photographer.Mr. Fred Conner Student Photographers.John Fry Kenneth Shearer Art Editor.Helen Miller Typist.Betty McGonigle FIRST ROW: Delores Diven, Joan Kresge, Clara Anne Weaver, Di ane Lambert, Erma Good, Mary Nettles, Bette Morrow, Joy Mundell, Grace Asper, Jeanette Carper. SECOND ROW: Harold Lehman, John Fry, Daniel Klim, Charles Lamb, Charles Warfield, Millard Bedwell, Bob Tapper. Members not shown: Margaret Stewart, Betty Snyder, Doris Wilt, David Heydt, David Rutt, LeRoy Shelly, Kenneth Jury. “I will sing unto the Lord, because He hath dealt bounti¬ fully with me.” Every Tuesday and Thursday nights from the Chapel Auditorium, the voices of consecrated young people singing and making melody in their hearts unto the Lord can be heard. Mr. Harold Lehman, our director, has been a blessing to all. We thank God for his devotion to this ministry. He is an experienced director who is very helpful and patient in his endeavor to direct this Choir for God’s glory. Mr. Lehman graduated from Wheaton College in 1945. jde took some grad¬ uate work at Northwestern University and also attended Rode- heaver School of Music in Indiana. All eighteen members in the Choir consist of students from the freshman, junior, and senior classes. Officers are elected annually. After prayerful consideration the following officers were elected for this year: president, David Heydt; vice- president, Daniel Klim; secretary, Diane Lambert; treasurer, Joy Mundell; and librarian, Charles Lamb. Delores Diven is the pianist for the Choir. The Choir, heard on our radio broadcast, “The New Life Hour, ” has had other engagements such as: The Bible Class at Westminister, Maryland; The Missionary Conference at Colerain Baptist Church, Kirkwood, Penna; The Christian Business Men’s Banquet, and also the Gospel Center Banquet at Bareville, Penna. The Men’s Quartet consisting of David Heydt, David Rutt, Paul Sebastian, and Robert Tapper are heard on “The New Life Hour” besides having other engagements. The purpose of the Choir is to bring honor and glory to the precious Name of Jesus; the lost to know Christ as Saviour; and believers into a closer walk with Christ. 35 Director, Harold R. Lehman Delores Diven, Pianist FIRST ROW: Harold Musser, Mrs. Virginia Smeltzer, Lois Steckbeck, John Neff. SECOND ROW: Harold Heisey, John Henry Brubaker, Harry Det- wiler, Harold Lehman, Martin Ressler, Ivan Groff. Oh - oh - oh - oh - oh.lah, lah, lah, lah,.ming, ming, ming - these are some of the variety of sounds that one might have heard as he walked through the school building this year. Almost any time of the day or evening, budding young pianists and vocalists could be found putting in their daily practice. Mornings during the week and the e venings when school classes were held seemed to be the only times exempt from this arduous practising. This school year marked prelimimary work to the building of an actual Department of Music at Lancaster School of the Bible. Although recent years have seen the establishment of a general music course required of all day school students, yet up to this year there were no courses geared to meet the needs of those wishing to specialize in music. As a preface to the beginning of a full-fledged Music Department, September of 1952 saw the opening of an Institute of Music in the Evening School Division. This Institute, held each Monday evening, continued through two semesters and offered such courses as: Hymnology, Music Fundamentals, Elementary Harmony, Voice and Song Leading. Conducted in similar fashion as the other evening school courses, the Institute of Music was opened to all Christian Folk of Lancaster city and county as well as to the students in day school. Those who enrolled in music classes were representative of ten different denominations. This response, although not overwhelming in numbers was most encouraging. Clearly there was a definite need for this type of Christ-centered instruction among the Christians of Lancaster and vicinity. Shortly before the beginning of the second semester, the Lancaster Gospel Center installed a new Hammond organ, which was graciously made available to students who wished to study organ. This factor, combined with the willingness of Mrs. Elvin Wissler, organist at Covenant Evangelical United Brethren Church and long-time friend of the School, made it possible to offer organ the second semester. Mrs. Wissler also taught all the advanced piano students throughout the school year. To her we owe a debt of gratitude for unselfish cooperation in the music program of the School. Toward the end of the first semester, with the assistance of several well-trained Christian musicians, a tentative music curriculum was planned. Now available for inspection in the new catalogue, this curriculum will provide an adequate music training over a four year period. To those who wish only a general music course, an alternate three year schedule is available. Both curricula include courses in Bible each year. Thus the Music Department comes into being. Exactly what God has for us throughout the years ahead we do not know. But this we do know: He has called us to provide the very best in musical training to those of His children whom He will guide into this field. That is our first objective. In conjunction with the discharge of this obligation, we feel that we should assist local churches wherever possible by providing gifted young people whose talents are dedicated to the glory of God. Thus they will be able to serve Him even during this period of their training. Our motto in the Department of Music of L.S. B. T.: “that in all things He might have the preeminence.” 36 DORM TORY COUNCIL The Student Council is an organization appointed by Dr. Heydt, and under his direction to assist in the many duties and , problems connected with the dormitory. It has been customary each year since the council was first organized, to select by a vote, a representative from each class. This representative must reside at the dormitory. Those selected to serve in this capacity for the year 1952-1953 were, Abram Forry, Otto Stahle, and Charles Lamb. Among the particular duties of the Stu¬ dent Council are the arranging of the various work schedules, and seeing that the duties assigned to each student are done. Violations of rules and failures to carry out everyday duties are brought before the council for discussion. Each problem is then decided on its merits. The task of the student council member however is not just one of supervision, but one of Christian leadership. The aim of each member of the council being to lead the individual student by precept and example to the attainment of spiritual maturity. SCHOOL COUNCIL In September of 1952 Dean Wilt decided that he needed a representative from each class to whom he could pass on certain in¬ formation and intrust certain work connected with the School. This was the first year such a council was formed and it was such that those other than dormitory students could serve on it. Robert Hopkins represented the senior class, Donald Pierce the junior class, and Dave Parramore the freshmen class. The main duties were to introduce chapel speakers, to take chapel attendance, and to see that the chapel services were begun on time and kept in order. David Parramore, Robert Hopkins, Don¬ ald Pierce; inset, Paul Wilt. Charles Lamb, Otto Stahle, Abram Forry; inset, “Mom Knouse. STUDENT COUNCILS Asia and the Islands of the Sea. Europe and Africa Foreign Missions Fellowship of the Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship is an association of groups of Christian students in schools and colleges. The purpose of this organization is to emphasize the great commission of the Lord Jesus Christ as set forth in Mark 16:15. This is accomplished by helping students who are purposing to go to the foreign mission field and also those who are praying about the mission¬ ary call to know God’s will for their lives. The school authorities have allowed the Foreign Missions Fellowship Chapter to take charge of the chapel service once a week. The programs during the year have consisted of foreign missionary speakers, prayer groups, missionary studies, student programs, and missionary minded pastors. These chapel hours together have helped the students to know more about the various foreign mission fields and their needs, and has also placed before them the re¬ sponsibility of foreign missions. The members of the Foreign Mis¬ sions Fellowship Chapter are those students who have signed either an F. M. F. purpose or promise card. The purpose card is for those who are pur¬ posing to go to the foreign field. The promise card is for those who are praying for God’s will concerning the foreign field. North and South America. Dorothy Dugan, Otto Stahle, Mar¬ garet Musser. FOREIGN MISSIONS FELLOWSHIP The Alumni Association of the Lancaster School of the Bible and School of Theology was organized by members of the graduating class of 1949 in June of that year. The purposes of the organization are five fold: 1. To continue the 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 original doctrinal basis by either a teacher or member of the Board of Trustees. 3. To definitely aid the School through the ministry of prayer and giving. 4. Mutual sharing of spiritual helps with the members of the Association. 5. To establish and maintain further contact through a quarterly publication, “The Alumni Informer”. This is sent to all active members. Among its activities is an annual meeting at the close of each school year. At this time officers are elected by vote. No member may serve for more than one term in any office. Those elected to office for the year 1952 are as follows: president, Edward G. Jerchau ’49; vice-president, Harold A. Sahm 52; Secretary, Elsie Miller ’49; treasurer, Claude Wivell ’40; editor, Paul J. Sebastian 52. Graduates of the school eligible for membership are given a free membership in the Association for the first year. After the first year, a membership fee of $1.00 per year is charged. Students who have completed one year day school or two years evening school are eligible for membership in the Associ¬ ation as Associate members.However they do not have the voting privileges of regular members. The Association feels bound to the School in a special way that goes beyond the spirit of loyalty. We are thankful to the School that has trained us and taught us to believe the Bible as the inspired Word of God from which there is no appeal. In view of this we are conscious of a particular obligation to the School in this day and age of unbelief. That obligation being to pray, work, and give, so that others may have the same faithful instruction as we. Edward Jerchau, Elsie Miller, Paul Sebastian, Claude Wivell. 39 In February, 1952 an Associate member of the Alumni Association of the Lancaster School of the Bible and School of Theology sent a money order for $36.75 to the Association to be used as the Lord led. The officers felt that this money should be spent to begin a library for the school. The Association officially backed the school library project. Shortly after the first con¬ tribution was received, another cash gift of $50.53 swelled the total to a working size, and our library came into being. Other contributions have come into the library from time to time. Some gave books. Mr. Harold R. Lehman and Dean Paul C. Wilt both gave generous contribu¬ tions of books from their own libraries. The theological division of the library now contains over 500 volumes. The music division of the library is especially well stocked with outstanding refer¬ ence books, as well as a large selection of hymn books both new and old. The main portion of the library is housed in a small room on the second floor of the admin¬ istration building. However, three other sections of the library deserve mention. The magazine rack in the hall contains a goodly number of outstanding Christian periodicals, including mis¬ sionary papers. The magazine room contains several thousand copies of various Christian peri¬ odicals. Some of them are very old. We have every copy that has ever been printed of a number of these periodicals. One of the rooms on the main floor of the women’s dormitory contains the liberal arts division of the library. At the present time this contains a number of good reference works and a few books of literature and science. The library forms an important part in the life of the student body. Its use is encouraged by the faculty and the administration. As the library continues to grow its usefulness will become more apparent as both faculty and student body find therein knowledge. Using the Library SCHOOL LIBRARY “For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.” II Cor. 4:15 in action Engineer Men’s Quartet Director, Harold R. Lehman Nancy Hoffer, Vibraharp; Helen Mil¬ ler, Violin; Delores Diven, organ, Our Speaker, Paul C. Wilt Bob Snider, Announcer Otto Stahle, Lancaster li hbbmb WSMHI. The end of all schooling is to put into practice that which the student has been taught in the class rooms. Under the capable supervision of Brother Randolph, the student ministries have been greatly expanded. Ministering for the glory of God, by song, testimony, and the preaching of the Word in neighboring churches, the student gains valuable experience for the work where unto the Lord has called him. We are thankful to the churches of the community and elsewhere for giving us these opportunities to minister for our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and to make known to others the good news of eternal salvation through Him. The Freshmen during a ministry NO l AW BUT 170VE Juniors at Water Street Rescue Mission Seniors a, Coterain Baptist C hmh Singing for the Glory of God Preaching the Word Duet, Grace and Erma Diane 47 E5? ' 9 4 l f t 1 1 Jj rrf l u 4 f |P )f mB , ■ m kit A [i-0 ' i 1 . jj ,• t • •■ ' •• •• •.; ;• ; , : ;•’ • ' .. ' ‘Itf ' ml-.. ' . ' • ljJi 1 n • 7 ? 1 JJ 7 - „ � | f ? � .y ■ v. y • � XT «nj i • 1 bL. ' . | ' 4 v ' 8 ? ' : ' - ' ' fet- ‘J f ? 3gfe VJ . ' ■ V ' BBs a ‘ , ,« ■UKAB i |TJ SU —Li.. 1 m • A o w ■ f I dj; W yjSj I f i if? ' ft j (aamt SELF CO SCIOUSHE SCHOOL LIFE hitermission A bookworm named Warren Extraction with a smile Mental “Flight” Dr. Pfeiffer’s Old Testament class Bro. Randol ph and his chart 50 Questioning a Chapel speaker “Of God. Ye Ares Bulk SPIRIT SOUL BODY- l Viess. S:23 4 ,m - Cho ch I • !.!• amtflKwuiiv ' V 9 IESS pv n Learning to think, Logic Rev. George Ferrii Senior Homiletics Five minute break Combined F. M. F. group End of another school day Snack” at the Green Lantern W V iiJS n m r v 1 r ■ The dormitories consist of two buildings, the one, a large three story structure of red brick, housing the girls, and the other, a two story building being the men’s quarters. Both are located on West Chestnut Street, a short walk from the school. The various duties such as the daily house cleaning, and the kitchen work, are all done by the students un¬ der the supervision of “Mom” Knouse. Each one is given a specific chore to do, thus “Many hands make light work.” The “Dorm” is also the center of much of the social activity of the students. Frequent “get-togethers” among the students are a high light of the school year, when good clean fun is enjoyed by everyone. Here also the student learns two important funda¬ mentals of the Christian life, and those being, “how to get along with the other person”, and to do all work and study assignments in ' the spirit of Colossians 1:18 the “Dorm” motto. Dr. and Mrs. Heydt also reside at the girls’ dormitory and are ever ready to give spiritual counsel where it is needed. The dining Room Mom” Knouse, Dietician Nana” with “Whitey” and Clem, The Culinary Corps ; B r 1$ I , Ah y j z- k I l Brother Mark a favorite pastime freshmen Studying Mental Gymnastics Prayer Time The Master stood in His garden Among the lilies fair, Which His own hand had planted And trained with tenderest care. He looked at their snowy blossoms, And marked with an observant eye That His flowers were sadly drooping, For their leaves were parched and dry. “My lilies need to be watered,” The heavenly Master said; “Wherein shall 1 draw it for them, And raise each drooping head?” Close to His feet on the pathway, Empty, and frail, and small, An earthen vessel was lying, Which seemed of no use at all. But the Master saw, and raised it From the dust in which it lay, And smiled as He gently whispered: “This shall do my work today. “It is but an earthen vessel, But it lay so close to me; It is small, but it is empty. And that is all it needs to be.” So to the fountain He took it. And filled it to the brim; How glad was the earthen vessel To be of some use to Him! He poured forth the living water Over His lilies fair. Until the vessel was empty, And again He filled it there. He watered the drooping lilies Until they revived again. And the Master saw, with pleasure, That His labor was not in vain. His own hand had drawn the water Which refreshed the thirsty flowers, But He used the earthen vessel To convey the living showers. And to itself it whispered, As He laid it aside once more. Still will I lie in His pathway, Just where I did before. “Close would I keep to the Master, Empty would I remain, And some day He may use me To water His flowers again.” -- Anonymous junior r _JL. t (J 2 i Q - 7 Urcncmcxn r FRESHMEN CLASS Class Colors: Purple and White Motto: Saved to Serve’’ Verse: We are ambassadors therefore on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beseech you on behalf of Christ, be ye reconciled to God.” 11 COR. 5:20 Song: I’m a Child of the King.” T«;cc.i -R erc.e Parr Cl rrv ort. 55 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. PROVERBS 17:24 ★ PHILIP ZIEGLER Carlisle, Pennsylvania 56 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. 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LeFever, Pastor ★ SUNDAY BROADCASTS 10:00 A.M., WLAN, Lancaster, 1390 Kc. 11:00 A.M., WKBO, Harrisburg, 1230 Kc. 3:00 P.M., WGCB, Red Lion, 1440 Kc. ★ ELIZABETHTOWN, PA. COLERAIN BAPTIST THE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHURCH Phone: Woodlawn 4-8728 ★ KIRKWOOD, PENNA. PASTOR H. A. WHEATLEY We Preach Christ: Invites You to Our Services Held in the Crucified Risen Coming Again Community Building SERVICES 8724 CRISPIN DRIVE Sunday School—10:00 A. M. PENNYPACK PROJECT, PHILA., PA, Morning Worship—11:00 A. M. ★ Evening Worship—8:00 P. M. We Arc Fundamental, Undenominational, Prayer Meeting, W ednesday—8:00 P. M. and Missionary MECHANIC GROVE BIBLE CHURCH OF YORK, CALVARY MENNONITE PENNA. CHURCH Pastor, Harold E. Feerar, Jr. This church exists with but one purpose, For we preach not ourselves, but to know Christ and to make Him known. Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves We believe in the whole Gospel for the as your servants for Jesus sake.” whole world. Our prayer is that the Lan- II Cor. 4:5 caster School of the Bible will continue in ★ the path of full allegiance to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. | QUARRYVILLE, PENNA. GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH A Truly Christian Home for the Aged Christian People RUSSELVILLE, PENNA. THE QUARRYVILLE PRESBYTERIAN HOME FOR ★ We Preach the THE AGED Bible —With no exceptions, the Blood —In all its power, the Director, Rev. F. S. Dyrness Blessed Hope —Of our Saviour’s Second ★ Coming Heb. 11:6 QUARRYVILLE, PENNA. 60 In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and MOSEMAN’S He shall direct thy paths.” PEANUT BUTTER Proverbs 3:6 ★ ★ Has the Real Peanut JIM JOANN Flavor” PSALM 1 Blessed is the man that tvalketh not in the coun sel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in ABRAM D. MELLINGER the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of tvater, ★ that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and what¬ soever he doeth shall prosper. The un¬ godly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. Therefore Builder of Fine Quality Homes the ungodly shall not stand in the judg¬ ment nor sinners in the congregation of the ★ righteous. For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous; but the way of the un¬ godly shall perish. MILLERSVILLE, PENNA. ; I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in 1 X Him will I trust.” SHENK’S CHEESE Psalm 91:2 Lancaster, R. D. No. 6, Penna. H. G. BANCROFT, INC. HERR’S GARAGE Complete Office Outfitters” A. B. Hick Duplicators X National Adding Machines Royal Standard, Electric and Portable General Auto Repairs Typewriters Sunoco Service 3 3 S. DUKE STREET Phone: 82997 York, Pa. PHONE: 48 44 N. PRINCE STREET KIRKWOOD, PENNA. Phone: 6417 Lancaster, Pa. 61 E. H. 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LAMBERT Quarryville, Pa. 5 10 ★ For by grace are ye saved through Chester, Pennsylvania ★ faith; and that not of yourselves: It For me to live is is the gift of God: not of works, lest Christ and to Die any man should boast.” Eph. 2:8 9 is gain.” Phil. 1:21 GOSPEL CENTER BOOKS Study to show thyself approved unto God . . -II Tim. 2:15 63 RUDISILL AND COMPANY, INC. Printers and Lithographers ★ 109 WEST CHESTNUT STREET Lancaster, Penna. ★ Diligent in business, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord.” —Rom. 12:11 ARTHUR S. YOUNG CO., INC. Machinery and Supplies, Boilers For Every Purpose General Machine Shop ★ Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.” —Prov. 3:5-6. Phone: Gap 73 KINZERS, PA. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of tvorks, lest any man should boast.” Eph. 2:8-9 ★ LESTER WEAVER TRI-TOWN LOCKERS ★ Leola, Penna. 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PENNSYLVANIA 1390 A.B.C. ★ K,c ffik w ACTS 16:31 | _ Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy vSt A house.” (1 fsj Lancaster, Penna. 65 It is better to put your trust in the Compliments Lord than to put confidence in man” Ps. 118:8 of ★ A. PIETROPAOLO DR. R. D. BECKER Hospital Home Bartering ★ Shop Address: 100 Locust Street 13 8 East Chestnut Street LANCASTER, PENNA. LANCASTER, PENNA. Phone: 3-1491 Compliments 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.” JOHN E. LANDIS CO. Listen to . . . WGCB Carburetor and Electrical 1440 Kc. Red Lion, Penna. Supplies ★ ★ LANCASTER, PENNA. The world for God, Christ and the Bible.” A Bible people is a great people. 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JONES Mutual of New York ★ 43 0 SOUTH QUEEN STREET Phone: 8847 Lancaster, Pa. Compliments of LEON SMITH 37 North Kinzer Avenue NEW HOLLAND, PENNSYLVANIA ★ Therefore if any man be in Christ , he is a neiv creature: old things are passed away; behold , all things are become new.” II Corinthins 5:17 Congratulations , CLASS OF 19 5 3 ★ Welcome to the ALUMNI ASSOCIATION L. H. BRUBAKER Farm Equipment Electrical Appliances Service ★ Route No. 4, Box 668 LANCASTER, PEN NA. Phone: 3-6878 H. J. R. V. Bernhardt, Proprietors ULTRA PLASTICS COMPANY Sales and Installations of: Elastic and Aluminum Wall Tiles Armstrong’s Floor Coverings Formica Sink and Counter Tops 17 FAIRVIEW AVENUE LANCASTER, PA. 68 (di liteentL C cwtuteucenteni of the C jlattca tet cS cLaai the lIL and cLaat a { JkeoL v n Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” I Corinthians 15:58 Tuesday, May 26, 1953 7:30 P.M. djzace. Evangelical (Ecu te aUcu-al dutch SHIPPEN AND LOCUST STREETS J—ancazter, pemiAylvania 2 U etna School of Theology Dorothy Ann Dugan Robert Monroe Hopkins John Zinn Fry Clair Truman Shaffer Charles Warfield School of the Bible Robert George Acker James Lelton Clark Grace Erlean Asper Warren Wayne Helder William Nieto Jacob Henry Rutt Evening School Evelyn Wolfe Tobias Evangelical Teacher Training Association Ira Dean Barnhart Diane Harriet Lambert Jay Robert Brubaker Betty Marie McGonigle Harold MacDonald Buckwalter Donald Lee Burkholder Jacquelyn Joanne Clements Robert Arley Craun Wilbur Stoll Deck Delores Mary Diven James Lester Ellis Marion Alice Hartenstine Mildred Claire Hess Nancy Pearl Hoffer Lydia Ruth Horner Joan Louise Kresge Charles Joseph Lamb JoAnn Helen Winifred Miller Elizabeth Morrow Margaret R. Musser Mary Louise Nettles David Louis Parramore Americo Pietropaolo Donald Paul Rowe Melvin Charles Sharp Stella Ree Sisk Anna Elizabeth Smoker Ruth Louise Trimble Thelma Marie Veatch Lester Kopp Watson E. Witmer Certificates in Teacher Training Grace E. Asper I. Dean Barnhart J. Robert Brubaker Harold M. Buckwalter Jacquelyn J. Clements Robert A. Craun Delores M. Diven C. Irene Denlinger Dorothy A. Dugan James L. Ellis Marion A. Hartenstine Mildred C. Hess Nancy P. Hoffer L. Ruth Horner Joan L. Kresge Charles J. Lamb Diane H. Lambert Helen W. Miller Elizabeth Morrow Joy L. Mundell Mary L. Nettles William Nieto Americo Pietropaolo Deborah Ritchie Donald P. Rowe Melvin C. Sharp Stella R. Sisk Anna E. Smoker Robert B. Tapper Ruth L. Trimble Thelma M. Veatch Lester K. Watson JoAnn E. Witmer Musicale Hymn. Directed by Harold R. Lehman Invocation. Howard A. Wheatley Scripture Reading. Harry C. Mark Prayer. William J. Randolph Testimonies from the School of Theology Graduates Announcements. Paul J. Sebastian Hymn Presentation of Diplomas .Paul C. Wilt Introduction of the Speaker .Paul C. Wilt Address. Dr. Lee Roberson Pastor, Highland Park Baptist Church, President, Tennessee Temple Schools, Chattanooga, Tennessee Benediction. Oscar M. Kraybill Pianist : Mrs. Elvin C. Wissler Organist : Grace E. Doan Praying always with all prayer and suppli¬ cation in the Spirit, and watching there¬ unto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.” Ephesians 6:18 Former Students Now in the Ministry Ralph and Emma Arbaugh Lucille Bard Rhoda V. Becker John and Betty Berry Elwin and Virginia Brennan Harold and Loudie Byler Elmore and Verda Byler William and Marie Carr Lois K. Chambers James and Ethel Colbert George and Elva Cramer Abraham Davis, Jr. Wilmur and Bertie Denlinger Atney and Ruth Dickerson Lyda Mae Durham Thomas and Marjorie Farmer Roy and (Marie) Forney George and Ruth Frank Joseph and Anna Gant Wayne and Elizabeth Gehman Beryl M. Gordner James and Snowie Hall Alan and Mary Keckart Anna Hess Margaret E. Heydt Raymond and Ina Hicks Charles and Vivian Hoffmeier Paul Hostetter Alice V. Hull Edward and Ruth Jerchau (David) and Susan John Lehman Keener Richard and Dorothy Kendig (Richard) and Ruth Kirk William and Helen Kramer Martin and Florence Kranz George and Doris Lease Stuart and Barbara Lease Paul and (Naomi) Lehman Russel and (Anna) Martin Kenneth and (Wilma) Martin Wilbur and Evelyn Martin Donald and (Esther) Martin Paul A. McGee Richard and Mary McHenry Mildred L. Mills Charles and (Hope) Parmer Elvin and Mildred Peters Paul and Mary Rambler Donald and Grace Randolph William and Leatha Randolph John and Rosemary Reisinger Harold and Mildred Sahm Paul and Jeanne Sebastian Almos and Zula Shelly John and June Smith John and (Irene) Snyder Lloyd and Ruth Steinmetz Leamond and Marie Stuart Abram and Lois Thomas Dorman and Myra Thomas John Thompson Richard and Ruth Trout Robert and Eva Ward Mabel Wenger Myers and Amy Wenger Paul and Doris Wilt Mary S. Winter Claude and Anne Wivell Mark and Janet Wolgemuth Pauline Zarfoss Ruth M. Zook MUSICALE Presented by ' ' J-he d ' Laye (ZLolt oj JLattendee clocl a { • an 1 cS cli aal y J-lteobffl Tuesday, May 26, 1953—7:30 p. m. tlte Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem. Maunder Soprano Solo —Grace E. Asper Certainly Lord. Spiritual The Lord’s Prayer. Malotte So Near to God Am I. Eville No Shadows Yonder. Gaul Tenor Solo —Robert B. Tapper Face to Face. Johnson Director —Harold R. Lehman, A.B. Sopranos —Grace Asper, Jeanette Carper, Bette Morrow, Joy Mun- dell, Mary Nettles, Betty Snyder, Peggy Stewart. Altos —Erma Good, Joan Kresge, Diane Lambert, Clara Ann Weaver, Doris Wilt. Tenors —Millard Bedwell, Kenneth Jury, John Neff, David Rutt, LeRoy Shelly, Robert Tapper, Charles Warfield. Basses —John Fry, David Heydt, Daniel Klim, Charles Lamb. I ( haltteentli =d-mttia,l of the Icuvceate JLatvca te S chaoL oj the {0 }lIL and cLaat a { jbohff Sunday, May 24, 1953—7:45 p. m. C alva ty = z ndeyetulent duttclt 1401 ESBENSHADE ROAD ncaztet, jpennMjlva.nta ORDER OF SERVICE Prelude.Mrs. Elvin C. Wissler Processional Congregational Hymn.Directed by Harold R. Lehman Selection by the Chapel Choir Testimonies from the School of the Bible Graduates Congregational Hymn Selection by the Chapel Choir Announcements and Offering Offertory.Mrs. Elvin C. Wissler Sermon.Dr. Fr ank C. Torrey Congregational Hymn Benediction.William J. Randolph Recessional Congregation will please remain standing until the graduates have marched out. .