North Central University - Archive Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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by effective and genuine anointing. This department has grown until North Central Bible Institute is now the nucleus of over fifty Christian service stations for a radius of one hundred miles. Another phase of this department is the spreading of the Gospel by Christian literature. In 1935 North Central Bible Institute was operating its own printing shop in Minneapolis. The shop was established in April of 1932 and was located in Saint Paul Gospel Tabernacle but was moved to Minneapolis and established in a separate building two blocks from the school. Its presses turned out the district paper, and the ordinary printing for the school. It was later moved to the present building. To the Christian, music is a phase of worship, a means of adoration and praise, and an expression of love and devotion. As such it is given a very prominent place in the activities and services conducted at North Central Bible Institute. The orchestra and choir were organized the first year, offering musical support not only to the evening meetings but to the morning chapel services as well. This department has developed through the years, and musical instruction has had a place of prominence in the curriculum. To provide extra-curricular activities for those especially interested in music, different ensembles have been formed. These smaller musical units give opportunity for playing and singing in various churches throughout the Twin Cities. The Students, Script originated in the class of 1948 for the purpose of acquainting the student body with the news of each class. The name was changed at this time from The North Centralian to the Students, Script and was printed weekly by the junior class. By 1944 it was known as The Scroll and was a bi-monthly publication. In 1946 it was given its present name, The Archette. Feeling the need of relaxation from the daily routine, even the early classes waited for that final bell to ring at noon on Friday. Friday after- noons were a time of Christian fellowship for the students. They enjoyed lunches and a program of vocal and instrumental specials during this time of fellowhsip. The remainder of the afternoon would be spent in group singing, playing the piano, visiting, shopping, and playing games. One of the high-lights in the fall social activities of the first classes of North Central Bible Institute was the Thanksgiving Fellowship Dinner. Tables spread with a bountiful dinner and songs of praise made it a feast of things spiritual as well as material. The first graduating class was honored by a banquet prepared by the juniors and freshmen in March of 1933, and this Senior Banquet has become a traditional social event. The school picnic has been the traditional climax of social events for North Central Bible Institute. Many have left North Central Bible Institute to serve the Lord in various avenues of Christian endeavor. We give thanks unto God for the vision of the Board of Directors, the Faculty, and the many friends of North Central Bible Institute who have united their efforts in this great cause.

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South was purchased from the Asbury Hospital. The hospital had been completed in 1916 and in 1921 the United States Government had taken over the building for a Veterans, Hospital, vacating it again in 1928. After 1930 it remained vacant with the exception of the south wing, which was retained as a Nurses, home, until the old North Central District purchased the building in 1937. Today it stands as a fine training school for the Christian ministry. iiNot to be ministered unto but to minister? is the motto inscribed in stone above the entrance. Christian young men and women who have gathered in the institute year after year have attempted with the Lords help to keep this motto. The Seniors in 1938 had their new class room on the second floor, the Juniors were on the third floor, and the F reshmen met in the chapel. On May 16, 1938, the North Central Business College was organized to give young people efficient business training in a Christian atmosphere. Courses in accounting, bookkeeping, shorthand, typing, penmanship, and other commercial subjects were offered. Starting in the fall of 1946 and con- tinuing for two years, North Central Bible Institute also had an additional year of studies added to its curriculum. The Alumni Association was organized in 1934 to promote fellowship among the graduates and to encourage them in their ministry for the Lord. The association holds its banquet at commencement time to receive the graduating senior class into its ranks. The North Centralian is the official news organ of the association. Ever since its opening, North Central Bible Institute has been a missionary-minded school. The particular program for the first group was that every day at noon at half hour was set aside for this activity; 15 minutes were spent in discussing the needs of the fields and the remainder of the time for praying. The school was divided into six groups, each representing a different country. In 1933 the six countries represented were Africa, China, South America, Russia, India, and the Homeland. A part of Friday afternoon was spent studying specific countries, their geography, customs, problems, and needs. In the fall of 1933, the Palestine Band was added to the group, and additional bands have been added until at the present time there are eleven bands. Today North Central has fifty-four alumni who are serving on the foreign field. Christian service has been one of the most essential elements in the curriculum of North Central Bible Institute. When students acquire some- thing new or discover a better method of doing things, this department offers a chance to put it into practice. By 1933 work had been begun in five missions, eleven Bible classes had been started in private homes, and a regular visitation program to city hospitals, testifying and singing for the sick and shut-ins, had been started. The school held its first regular service in Glad Tidings Chapel on Sunday afternoon, February 2, 1936. This was the schools own mission chapel, located on Nicollet Avenue, a half block south of Lake Street. Students had full charge of services con- ducted there on Sunday afternoons and evenings. The Holy Spirit blessed

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