Tabor College - Bluejay Yearbook (Hillsboro, KS)

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: f. A-' to 1 if fm' 4:2 turf'-T-g 1. GZPFAB 0 R.IT,E..9 .5 -Cdgmabzs-1 : , igzzsgmwte V42 Wffezi Anniversary The church organization in America was continued as in Russia. The same creeds were observed, the same leaders and pastors continued to serve, and the same faith was planted into the hearts of the people. Important revivals took place in our early church- es, where many were enlightened by Providence, and by their new walk of life proved that they had actually deserted the way of sin for greater and nobler living in Christ. This awakening intensified the inspiration for Christian service and the hearts and thoughts were directed towards others who had not heard the message of salvation. Traveling evangelists proclaimed the Gospel in the various communities. Further, the new life generated power for missionary work, which is now held to be the most im- portant phase of the Lord's work. Home missions have been started and successfully maintained at various places. A mission for negroes has met with success among the Appalachian hills. A successful mission for the natives of America is being supported on the plains of western Oklaho- ma. Important and prosperous city missions have been established in the cities of Chi- cago, Minneapolis, and Winnipeg. Three charitable institutions are being supported by the churches, namely, the Salem Home and Salem Hospital at Hillsboro, Kansas, and the Old Peoples Home at Winkler, Manitoba. But the conferences have been priviledged to take another step in advance. As ear- ly as 1884 the interest for foreign missions was kindled, when missionaries from foreign fields brought reports from heathen lands. The initial step was taken in pledging sup- port to native workers under the auspices of Baptist missions. However, at the Menno- nite Brethren General Conference of 1898, Rev. and Mrs. N. N. Hiebert were chosen to be the first missionary representatives in India, where a large pioneer field was await- ing them. Thus, the great work was started and today, after continued efforts and sac- rifices have been made, it can be said that multitudes have heard the glad news and five prosperous mission stations have been founded at Hyderabad, Nagar Kurnool, Dever- akonda, Wanaparty, and Kalva Kurthy respectively. The efforts have not been confined to India, but have been extended to the heathen lands of China. Two almost unlimited fields for missionary obligations have been opened in the provinces of Fukien and Mongolia respectively. In addition to these the conferences support other missionary efforts, whereas their volunteers can be traced to all the different continents. Thus, we realize that our people have been and are one in purpose, in sympathy, in principles, as well as one in the Lord. This unity has made possible the triumphant ad- vance of our churches as we have them today. And as the leaf of the palm is borne as a symbol of victory and triumph and rejoicing, so shall this Taborite , which suggests the land of palms, be a symbol of the advances in our cultural and religious life. In the summer of 1924 half a century had passed since our parents THE stepped on American soil. Consequently the fiftieth anniversary was ANNIVERSARY celebrated in commemoration of the important event. The trials and hardships, as well as the joys and benefits of our ancestors, were vividly recalled. Old and young celebrated the jubilee with feelings of reverence, praise, and thanksgiving. Today the spirit of our pioneer fathers is still mighty in the hearts of those who are now building on the foundation, that was laid to the glory of God amidst the deficiencies and privations of the beginnings in America. ffm- mile of God is victory. ll 'MII i'if - 'l!!!!!!!III i 'i'. 'l ': ' ' n Sixteen '

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