Philadelphia Bible Institute - Milestone Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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ROGER N. FREY What things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. 'Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ jesus my Lord .... Therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that 1 shall not be ashamed. BERNITA GROSS A Thanksgiving Vesper Service in the Chapel dim with the soft light of candles is outstanding to me. After a time of quiet organ music, students, without introduction, presented vocal and instrumental praise to God. Finally, Mr. Pentecost spoke, suggesting that each of us offer to Him the sacrifice of thanks, The evening captured the true message of Thanksgiving-that of givf ing reverent adoration to the One to whom we owe our all. . 5 W SHIRLEY FRY What is the worth of this life of mine Except it be hid in Him? Where is my hope, my joy, my peace Except it be given by Him? What shall I lay at my Master's feet Except it be wrought by Him? Why must I go to a dying world? Because I've been sent by Him! For me to live is Christ. BARBARA SUE GUTTRIDGE Be still and know that I am God. Some of my most precious moments in the rush of school and city life were those spent waiting before the Lord and claiming His precious promisesfmy strength for today, my hope for to' morrow and my joy for eternity. Behold, thou art my God! 'Idwentyffour GIL GREGORY Praise God from Whom all blessings flow! I continually praise God for His many blessings to me during my days at PhilaBI. God has blessed in many ways: in class, in chapel, on meetings, and just as we talked person to person. Truly, the Lord can bless in everything we do for Him. ROY S. HABECKER These three years at PhilaBI have been wonderful ones in which I learned more about the Lord Jesus Christ and how to better give forth the Word of God that others might come to a saving knowledge of Christ. I have also learned that I can do nothing of myself, but that I can do all things through Christ, who gives me the strength.

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STEPHEN DEPUE The various types of Christian serv' ice and the numerous problems and responsibilities that were mine as a stu- dent at PhilaBI have only deepened my friendship with and confidence in the Lord. My desire is that I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being made conformable unto His death. JIM ERSKIN 'Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowlf edge Him and He shall direct thy paths. Praise and honor belong to my Lord for His faithfulness unto me. My prayer is that I may know Him more intimately, love Him more deeply, and trust Him more completely with the result that He may accomplish His perfect will in my life. C. LEON DILLINGER By His grace, these years at PhilaBI have caused me to stand still and hear the Word of the Lord, so that in every endeavour He might have the pref eminence. Through this, He has taught me that every task must be motivated by His divine power and every triumph attributed to Him as a gem of praise. FRANK W. FARIES Did we in our own strength conyide, Our striving would be losing, Were not the right man on our side, The Man of God's own choosing. Dost ask who that might be? Christ jesus it is Heg Lord Sahaoth is His name. From age to age the same, And He must win the battle. 'Twentyfthree BARBARA DUTTON I have enjoyed singing, for God's glory, with the Phi1aBI Chorale while at school. However, the biggest thrill that I experienced was seeing teenage girls, in an institute of correction, come to know Christ as Saviour. My testi' mony is: Praise the Saviour, ye who know Him! Who can tell how much we owe Him? Gladly let us render to Him All we are and have. DIANE RUTH FICKENSCHER One of the greatest blessings that I have received at PhilaBI has been the teaching of a Bible Club. It was in this club that the Lord gave me a real love for children's souls. I remember vividly a tough gang leader who, having ref ceived Christ as her Saviour, carried constantly with her a tattered and torn family Bible. What a joy to see the Bible become precious to her and others!

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CARL HARRISON Friends are snatched up and borne away by the rushing tide of time and circumstances. Possessions are torn from the grasp of those most deserving of them. Yet Christ stands as the allfsufllcient, timefenduring Rockga shelter from the crashing surf and screaming wind of trouble, pain, heartache, and temptation. JO ANN HELWIG Many, O Lord my God, are thy wonf derful works. How I praise my Saviour for the perfect work of salvation that He has wrought in me and for the privilege that has been mine of passing the gospel on to others, especially in Bible Club. Truly I can say, What would I do without jesus my Friend? WILLIAM LEE HAUSE Suffer the little children to come unto me were the words spoken by Christ. My greatest blessing in serving Him has been in the sowing of the seed and the harvesting of fruit in the lives of boys and girls. CLARA LOU HILDEBRAND Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish is a verse that He constantly places before me as I have opportunity of teaching children the wonderful message of Salvation. My heart can only sing praises to Him as I have the privilege of leading these little ones to Him. Twentyffive PEG HEACOCK Shew my Thy ways, O Lordg teach me Thy paths. 'That I may lay hold on that for which also I was laid hold on by Christ jesus. For the love of Christ constrains me that I should live unto Him who died for me and rose again. Oh! what a salvation this, that Christ liveth in mc. NO'RMA M. JENKINS It pays to serve jesus. It pays every day and in every way. The joy and blessing received from teaching children of God's love and seeing them saved, from singing His praises in 'Chorale and on assignments, as well as from per' sonally witnessing of His grace and saving power have paid eternal dividends.