Trevecca Nazarene University - Darda Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

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ACHES AND AILMENTS O — Z 2 Miss Bessie Seay, Trevecca ' s nurse, was formerly a Nazarene missionary to both India and Africa. From the standpoint of qual- ifications for her present position we consider ourselves fortunate. Her pure character and fervent spirit, enriched by years of useful service, sprinkled with varied experiences, constitute a real asset to our college. Miss Seay was a Trevecca student in the early days of the insti- tution. She is one of the fifty-five missionaries who have gone to foreign fields from Trevecca. We are indeed happy that she can make a contribution towards maintaining the missionary spirit which has continually characterized our school. Her jolly companionship is enjoyed as much as some of her medicine is detested. By many of the students she is affection- ately called Aunt Bessie. i if-

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SPREADING THE GOSPEL To comprehend the constituency and scope of the Christian Workers ' Association is to receive a clearer comprehension of Trevecca Nazarene College. It means a better under- standing of the purpose and desires of the present administrative offi- cers. Each aspect of our college life is maintained because it fills a defi- nite place in an infinitely worthwhile program, the building of durable and useful Christian character and personality, and the effective spread- ing of the gospel. The provision for and encouragement of our extensive Christian work only signify the in- tense desire to provide a thoroughly Christian atmosphere and to aid in the spiritual welfare and develop- ment of every student. The amount of effective Christian work actually done by the students speaks so loudly and clearly of the splendid opportunities for service and train- ing utilized by both prospective lay- men and ministers, that any fair- minded person must take note and be glad, recognizing the service be- inq rendered both to the gospel and to the Church of the Nazarene. To observe Trevecca students ear- nestly engaged in the regular gospel work, to see the motivating love and soul passion in those hearts, should convince anyone of their perfect consecration and their possession of a vital salvation. Here one sees the Scriptural plan of gospel propagation being followed; not only ministers, but all, are witnesses. In other words, em- phasis is placed on providing Christian training for laymen as well as for ministers. It is an inevi table truth that to maintain one ' s spiritual status he must keep busy for Christ. So Tre- vecca ' s gospel work, unusual in qual- ity and extent, is of great value to those participating; its benefits are greater stability, deeper spirituality, and a better development of the soul and its capacities. Again we see that the best way to help self is to help others. It is needless to men- tion the effect on the college, for the general spirituality is dependent upon that of the individuals. The Christian service rendered by the students is of a high caliber, well organized and divinely blessed. That this kind of work is worthwhile is evi- dent from the results. The recipients of these efforts manifest their inter- est and express their appreciation. Even in the face of the immediate good that is being done, no o ne can doubt that the greatest contribution of our Christian work is the prepar- ing of individuals to labor more ef- fectively in the Master ' s service. For this express purpose was Tre- vecca Nazarene College Founded. To that end she is continuing to serve in a very noble manner. One thousand souls for Christ last year — 1,250 converts set as goal for this year — 100 students engaging in Chris- tian service weekly — 32 services con- ducted regularly each week end, besides help in church work — 250 to 300 in one institulion hearing gospel on Sunday morning — 215 in another institution en- joying ministry of Trevecca students. [ 15 ]

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FACULTY JUNIOR COLLEGE SEMINARY HIGH SCHOOL GRADES