Practical Bible Training School - Theologue Yearbook (Johnson City, NY)

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In the markers By EVELYN POND To each one of you, the Class of '44 wishes to express its deepest appreciation for the blessing you have been to us during our three years here at. P.B.T.S. Truly we praise the Lord for the sweet Christian fellowship we have had with you and for the many, many lessons we have learned because of your example. Through your loyalty and faithful service we have learned how to be better servants of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Q Your faithful, consistent Christian living has shown forth the 'testimony that you really do know the Lord Jesus. Your lives have been examples of how to make Christ known, not only by the words you have spoken, but also by' your kind deeds. Your humble Christian walk is a message which shall linger with us through the years. As We leave our beloved School to go out to proclaim the wonderful Gospel of our blessed Lord, we shall carry with us the memories of the anany sacrifices that you have made and your true love and devotion to our Lord jesus Christ. We shall continue to remember you before the Throne of Grace in prayer. We pray that the Lord will continue to richly bless you and to make you a blessing to others as you have been to us. Ellrnm the urkvria By DORIS M. SANIPSON Behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goestf' Gen. 28:15 Dear Seniors: As you leave this Held of basic training, P.B.T.S., and look unto the fields, many and all fields, of active service, Uohn 4:35j-for as we look we see and our hearts cannot help but be moved by that at which we look,-there can be no more comforting thoughts in these days of world distress than the above words of Jehovah. He is with us, and in His Presence there is joy unspeakable. QPSH. 16:1lj NVherever your sphere of service may be, we trust that in the Strong Toweru you will be fortified daily from the subtle attacks of the enemy of our soul, as was David. QPsa. 61:3j May the Strong Tower be youiumighty fortress as you leave this training center on the homefront to join the ranks with the many others who are already serv- ing on the front lines in the VICTORIOUS ARMY of the King of Kings. You Cllllil lmim' out the W0'i'rl if your ow-11 soul iszff fed. Page Twenty-tllree T H E 0 L MCQO PAQH

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-V 1 T H E 0 MCIDOI' -P-PHD!-I In Ihr iliarulig By LEONA SHEAILER Dear Faculty: I We, the Class of '44, have enjoyed the wonderful fellowship with you here at P.B.T.S. We have grown to love you very dearly in the three years that we have spent with you. We wish that we could spend a longer time with you, but we must go on in the great service for Him, Who has called us. Your consecrated Christian lives and the testimony ,you have lived for Christ from day to day have' meant much to us and have drawn us closer to Him. As we go out into this world as witnesses for Christ, we shall never forget the days that we spent with you in the study of God's Precious Word, and because of your faithful work and patience with us, we know that we will be better witnesses for Him. Truly our lives have been greatly enriched these three' years at school because of your labor among us, your prayer life and your close walk and fellowship with Him. We pray God's richest blessing upon you and that you may continue to be as much of a blessing to others as you have been to us. Though we are soon separating, perhaps never to see each other again in this world, may we meet in prayer at the Throne of Grace and keep looking for the blessed hope, and glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ. Titus 2:13. Zlirnm ihr Emarnltg By Miss HILDA I. COPLEY These are days that are saddened by many partings. 'Good-bye is one of the most diihcult words in the English language. We do not wish to say Good-bye, nor yet Farewell. We want that your leave-taking will be one of joy, of challenge, of promise. The ancient Romans had a way of parting that carried with it a message of encour- agement. They said Vale - Be strong. I think the Apostle Paul had this Roman custom in mind when he -said, Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might. And so, as Paul said to the Ephesians, we would say to you, Finally, Seniors, 'Vale, -- Be strong in the Lord. Be strong, for the days are evil. You face hardships, trials, and difficulties, per- haps persecution, in thesedays, such as the world has not seen since the first centuries of the Christian era. You will need the strength of the Lord to face the struggle of the battle. Be strong, for there is much work to do. There is a labor shortage in God,s vine- yard, therefore, each servant of the Lord must work harder and longer, assuming addi- tional burdens, that there be no slaekening of production in Godls great kingdom. Be strong, for there is great reward for the faithful laborer. God's promise of reward is not to the successful, but to the faithful. Therefore, all have an equal chance to gain the prize. Be strong, for God has a great investment in you. He counts on you. ln a lesser way, We, as Faculty, have an investment in you, and we are counting on you to be strong in the Lord and to do mighty exploits. XVe are not going to say any sad Farewclls, but simply that we rejoice with you that you are going out into the great harvest fields. We trust that the preparation you have receiveclihere at P.B.T.S. will strengthen you and help to equip you. Our prayers go with you, that you may nbc strong in the Lord and in the power of fHis rnightf' XVC, then, shall all come rejoicing in that great day of harvest, l'Bringing in the Sheavesf' Be strong! XVe are not here to play, to dream, to drift: We have hard work to do and loads to lift: Shun not the struggle: face it - 'tis God's gift. Bc strong, Be strong! -Maltbie D. Babcock. A Iof of us are ming Goal fIISfL't1ll of Goff 11si1zg 11s. . Page Twenty-two

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I'l1CQOI'Ol'l'lI-I -P-POI-I -illatmliell In the Gllaaa nf '44 from REV. GORDON C. DAVIS, D.D., PRESIDENT ' T Dear Students of the Class of 1944: After three glorious years of study and training, you are about to begin another phase of your life Work. You have successfully engaged in the Ministry of Preparation , and, at the command of your Saviour, you are ready to march onward. You are richer and stronger than when you came. You have a great heritage to support youg a great pur- pose to inspire youg and a great goal to beckon you forward. Here in school, you have seen, heard, and experienced enough of the miraculous power of God so that you should never lose your faith in Him, and, therefore, disappointing experiences will serve only to help you ascend to greater heights of trust I and achievement. Wherever you are, and whatever you do, - Remember Jesus Christ. Therefore, consider always the things that abide. Hope and love are beacon lights which will permeate your lives, and guide you so that your efforts will not be in vain. And this will be the more so because these abid- ing blessings grow out of, and carry forward the foundation virtue which is Faith. Of all the lessons which have been appropriated by you, may this great teaching concerning faith in all God's program be prominent and predominating. He is on His throneg and the day is surely coming when every knee shall bow before Jesus Christ, the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords, and every tongue shall confess that He is Lord of all. Your studies, here, have been incidental to teach the great lesson of Faith in God. And now may I express a final word of appreciation for the consecration, determi- nation, and loyalty with which you have lived, worked, and studied. You have set a standard that will influence the Aim and Purpose of your successors. You will not be forgotten by usg and, though we shall miss you, yet we shall praise God that a band of fine young people, as you are, will serve on the battle front of The Great Fight . If, for instance, you lift all your tasks with the same effectiveness that has .characterized your Public Speaking and Vocal work, we shall know of great things from you. We have learned to have conidence in you, and have come to value you in Christ. We expect you to go forward with the same faithfulness, courage, and excellence that has endeared you to all at the Practical Bible Training School. May God's richest blessing be yours for time and eternity. from Mas. GORDON C. Davis, MATRON Great visions are pictured in the mind of every young man and woman of your noble Class of '44, visions of the . wonderful opportunities and privileges that await you as you leave your dear Alma Mater for paths of service which you cannot trace. Many of you dear ones will find God's chosen place for N you in the home land, while for others of your number the road will wind far away from home, loved ones, and all that you hold dear. May your greatest concern in all that you do, at home or abroad, always be to know and act in God's abso- lute will. This knowledge and consequent obedience is the secret that will make your visions of service blossom into reality for the glory of God. , Three years ago you joined the ranks of consecrated 1 Christians to give your best of time, tal-ents, and life for the Cause of Christ. CContinued on Page 1003 Amt the Loral, he it is that doth go before thee, he will he with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fem' not, neither he rlisvnayerlf' Deuteronomy 31:8. Page Twenty-four