Phillips Bible Institute - PBI Yearbook (Canton, OH)

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tstorp of t e issiun Dbann Conceived in prayer and an earnest desire for the evangelization of the world, the Young Men's Mission lland was born Uctober lb, 1913. Under the zealous leadership of Pres. L. A. MacMillan, the Band soon made itself felt in the spiritual life of the school, and sev- eral new recruits have been enlisted for service on the needy frontier of the Kingdom. The name was later changed to the Students' Mis- sion Band, and several young ladies have joined its ranks. To forward the purposes of mutual inspira- tion and instruction. and the enlisting of new volunteers, the members and friends have held weekly meetings, at which text books and ap- propriate topics were discussed. Special pro- grams have been given for the public, and prominent speakers secured, among whom are 1 Pres. A. McLean, of the F. C. M. S.g Miss Mary Lyons, C. NN. ll. M. Secretary for Ohio: I. J. Cahill, Secretary of the O. C. M. S.: O. L. Hull, of Cleveland: Dr. Scudder, of India, and Prof. NV. R. lYalker and Prof. P. Y. Pendleton, of the Institute. , Chancellor Pierce, the first -Band teacher, was succeeded by Mason Meeks, successor to Brother MacMillan. Resigning after a year's Page Forty-tive service, llrother Meeks was succeeded by Rob- ert Ross, whose enthusiasm and ability assure us of the continued success of the organiza- tion. 'Phough slow, the growth of the Iland has been steady, and the work of Prof, Pen- dleton in thc Mission Class has done much to overcome the indifference first accorded the Movement by the majority of the student body. The courageous and beloved founder, Presi- dent MacMillan, not only led the Band through the embryonic period of organization, but con- secrated it with his own life. ,Xs delegate to the International Convention of the Student Volunteer Movement, at Kansis City, his anx- iety to bring back the fullest report possible from the great Convention, prompted him to attend every session, though suffering in- tensely from illness caused by nervous strain and exposure. flfle there contracted a cold which prevented the resumption of his duties as President, and which soon resulted in his death. Shall we say that he lost his life? Nay! not that, for his spirit still lives in the lives of friends and the fidelity of the Band he loved. tContinued on page 48,5

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be ristillasant ibbilltps ibihlt Ilnstitute Not long since, I read an instructive maga- zine article, entitled, Economy in Manufac- ture. It set forth the comparative value of the finished and raw product, and the care taken in utilizing every part. The by-products often coming to excel in value the sales of the original article. For many years, the business world has been working out this problem of utilization. But the value of mankind to society has been largely overlooked. True, sometimes, a youth of spectacular brilliancy will be haled forth as a coming Bruche or Talmadge, while the quiet and oftentimes the more solid men, who may have lacked early advantages, are left with the door of learning swinging shut in their faces. This waste of precious mater- ial has, from age to age, appealed to occasional philanthropic men and women. The encour- agement of those, who would factor in the world's moral and spiritual growth, is the most far reaching of any philanthropies. Its pur- poses lay hold on eternity. Over a door is written in spirit if not in words: Intelligent service for Christ and the world through a knowledge of His VVord. In Canton, Ohio, at Phillips Bible Institute, this door of opportunity is swinging open to many men and women through the discern- ment of the Phillips family. May its scope broaden, and its usefulness increase. In the year 1914, with the coming of men students and their wives, and unmarried wo- men students, a great need was apparent in Phillips Bible Institute. The husbands were deep in their studies: but the wives hungered for opportunities not theirs. These were wo- men who looked well to the ways of their household, and yet desired more than to be accomplished in Fine ferne stitch, tinny stitch, new stitch and chain stitch: Brave broad stitch, queen stitch, fischer stitch, Irish stitch, as Hollingshed describes the accom- plished womeil of two centuries ago. The women of Phillips Bible Institute desired to have the inspiration of comradeshipg the ability to improve by the exercise of their God- given powers. They wished for the cultivation of social graeesg they wanted Bible teachings and its application to the present day needs, to the end that, although loving their home, they Page Forty-seven might better point men and women to know Him who taketh away the sins of the world. These desires should have fruition. Here was economical waste. , The writer, after prayerful thought and con- sultation with others, called a meeting at the home Qctober lst, l9l-l. There were present the wives of the Faculty, wives of the minis- terial students, and women students. The for- mation of this Society, known as the Priscil- las, has been made possible through the intel- ligent inspiration of Mrs. I'. H. VVelshimer, Mrs. Martin L. Pierce, Mrs. l'. M. Kendall and Mrs. NY. R. XYalker. A Constitution and By-Laws were formulated, and accepted. Twenty-live women comprising the charter membership. Two I'residents have served the Society: Mrs. XV. T. Fisher and Mrs. P. M. Kendall. The Priscillas meet monthly at the homes. The meetings vary month by month. Follow- ing is a program: Music. Devotionals. Piano Duet. Reading. Paper-The Bright and Seamy Side of the Life of a Pastors XYife. Talk-Domestic .Xrt in the Home. Question Box. Business. Social Hour. The ties existing among these Christian women are very tender. None suffer, but all sorrow: none rejoice, but all are the happier. XYe observe an exalted womanhood among the students. VVe see wives who are an in- spiration not only to their husbands, but to others in need. And whenever the way seemed long, Or his heart began to fail, She would sing a more wonderful song, Or tell a more wonderful tale. This intelligent sympathy illuminates and beautiiies the student body. All are one in Christ. The woman's cause is man's, they rise or sink Together dwarfed or Godlike, bond or freef' That the home may be happier: that the world may be brighter: that Heaven may be nearer,-the Friscillas of Phillips Bible Institute exists. Mus. W. T. F1sHER.