Spring Arbor University - Echo Yearbook (Spring Arbor, MI)

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The Value of Y. P. M. S. The Y. P. M. S. is not a dormant, inactive group, organized by public opinion and carried on from a sense of dutyg it is a vital, living thing, which is continually widening its scope of service, and opening new channels for the expression and development of the spiritual side of the students life. -WILLARD MASON The Y. P. M.S, has contributed much to the spiritual atmosphere of Spring Arbor. Almost every young per- son has had a part in some Sunday service, or in going to the jail and County Farm services. l believe also the Y. P. M. S. has been beneficial in helping the students maintain a Christian experience. -CARL KOERNER I believe that the Y. P. M. S. is an asset to the church, and a benefit to the young people themselves. This aggressive society helps the young people to really take an interest in the work of seeing the gospel spread to those who are poor and needy. It also helps these young people to begin their future tasks in life by doing the work of the Lord. WBETHAVERY SMITH The Y. P. M. S. has proved a source of inspiration and enlightment to me. l've enjoyed every Sunday ev- ening service because of the newness of thought and most important, the spirit of the Lord present. Work- ing with a group among the needy has broadened my view, causing me sincerely to appreciate our society. ..-MARX' CHAPMAN Success in life depends upon several things. 1. A place of preparation. 2. A teeling ot responsibility. 5. A definite work to do. -i. A field to labor in. The Y. P. M. S. offers all four, which if they are taken advantage of will prove a blessing. fHENRH' SCHMIDT The Y. P. M. S. offers the young people opportunity to put their zeal in action. It develops their natural talent, gives them something to do for the Lord, and makes them feel that they are an important part of the church. Without a young peoples society, the young people are lacking in vision. -GERTRUDE WAGER Youth in Action -a fitting slogan indeed for the Y. P. M. S. at Spring Arbor. Through this organization the young people find a channel to express their zeal and love for their Christ. It has proved a blessing to countless numbers of people and can undoubtedly be used as an example to surrounding and future Y. P. M. S. societies. -VERNON DUNCKEL cc az

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1935 The Value of Y. P. M. S. Our Spring Arbor Young Peoples Missionary Society is a large, enthusiastic, consecrated, willing, eager group, varied in talent, but united in spirit to make Christ bet- ter known, whether it be to bring a brief message in song or prayer to some shut infa Sunday evening pro- gramfa Sunday afternoon at a country school house, or a city jail, or a county farm. Again Sunday afternoon means prayer groups, or a service at the Transient Home-,lacl-zson, our major field. There on Sunday morning a program of sacred song- Youth in Actionf-fhas been broadcast. All for Christ to make Christ for all. May next year find us even stronger and larger for Him. -CHARI.l2s KIN4.sL1fY The Y. P. M. S. occupies a very important place in the activities of the Christian students of Spring Arbor. It provides practical training for the prospective ministers. missionaries, and religious workers. Our hearts rejoice often when in our work at the jail and the County Farm, we see some of them with tears flowing down their cheeks, ask us to pray with them. Yes, the Y. P. M. S. is worthwhile. +lVlARGARET Ht iL'r'oN To me the Y. P. M. S. means SERVICE. Not as drudgery. but as privilege and pleasure. Committee meetings -a service of time. jail and County liarm servicesnfa service of strength. Public activities-fa service of talent. Personal remembrances-a service of love. As Christ served, so Youth in Action must and do serve. -MARY I-owi21.L + ff- M 31 , .53 . '- x T f 1 T ::'?1 f-'ASfxklffixs- -i if ' -'-- if -msg'- ': e? fm ' - 1 J X -A - 3 ts ii P . P P. 1 ' 7 P Wifsgil 0 Ns. , M Q .gill .. .1 ' , 11X r,W 1 as-si , . 1 I X A Y -,Eggs 1.3 .. ..:,',j P t - . . fs .c is 1 936 gs. '-iff 'Srl , 5 t ' ' , 1 . '- ' i -1, .1 if . A , it , 1 -fx 13 ' . E .. gi V .K A I Ek. Tv. L. , .P j , jj Q i .f pi 'J ' 1' .Psi f og is 'tw U N-'lg .,,f ' 'ii , V 5 -. ' ' at Y I .i.. fff ' P ' , 43351, -Z :gigs . f:,j,-g'- M, is N-wwM,,.2vhw's'2 cN.S fg5kg15.,1xs4Q . V KW W .--, ,, ,sfrffff aaa-- - -. .. ,...-.cf?a' rc 559

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