Vanguard University of Southern California - Centurion Yearbook (Costa Mesa, CA)

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COUNTY FARM The service of Jesus true pie i rds — and this is our sentiment concerning the work ot the County Farm Tc radiate the |oy and blessing of Christ is cur aim, both in the chapel and hospital services The distribution of Christian literature and singing, characterizes our work in the wards, while in the chapel we conduct a gospel service, with an opportunity for personal evangelism We have seen these aged folk rejoice in the presence of the Lord, and wi n that our ministry among them is bearing fruit tc the glory and praise of the Master. JUVENILE JAIL and boys, Jesus died for you — a face lights up as the youth recognizes the Name and his mind goes back a few years and he remembers the time a Sunday School teacher told him of a Christ who loved children Another face has rather a strange look. Jesus? — who is he ' The name is only familiar to him as used in profanity. Jesus, and He died for me ? Still another young face has a sneer; he has heard this sissy-stuff before. Yes, this is the picture before the students as they testify to a group of adolescent boys in Juvenile Jail How wonderful it is to see a face change from indifference or hostility into genuine interest and longing for a saving knowledge of the Saviour. SUNDAY AFTERNOON PRISON CAMP What an opportunity for the students to tell the Old, Old Story tc the men in the Los Angeles County Honor Camp far up in the mountains. Before entering the grounds the group of students stop for a personal talk with the Lord, asking Him to guide in the service and to make them a blessing to the men. There are a few minutes for personal work, before the gong sounds calling the men into the hall for songs, testimony and the message. Hearts are melted as God uses the speaker to bring the Gospel Story of Jesus ' love for them, and once again there is joy among the angels as a sinner finds his way to the foot of the cross. But parting time has come, once more the group returns to the school; once more they hove experienced the joy of presenting a satisfying Christ to darkened souls.

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PANCAKE SHOP Where cross the crowded ways of life in Lcs Angeles is the Pancake Shop; here, gather hundreds of men — jobless, friendless, and homeless Sin has robbed them of everything, and in desperation they wander to this haven where hungry bodies are fed. First, however, they must listen for an hour to inspiring hymns and a gospel message Each Sunday morning a group of students has charge cf a service at the Pancake Shop. It thrills their hearts to see sin-hardened men melt under the power of God, as they are told of the love of Christ Many have found Him as their Saviour, and have begun to walk in newness of life STREET MEETING Each Saturday night the streets of Highland Park ring with singing and praises to Christ, as a band of students gather to proclaim the Gospel Story to hearts in need An old hymn drifts out on the evening air and passers-by are stirred by familiar words or endearing memories In testimony the word is proclaimed that Jesus Saves! He Keeps, and He Satisfies God has richly blessed our street meetings and we feel that the Word, sown by the Holy Spirit, will find lodgement and bring forth fruit in some needy life THE CITY MISSION The students of S. C. B. S. have gained an invaluable knowledge in their assignment to the Los Angeles City Mission. This type of service calls for tact, love and much patience, and as the students minister there, these fruits of the Spirit are strongly manifested in their lives In testimony, song and the preaching of God ' s Word the message of the cross is presented to the men gathered there. Week after week these dejected men are given an opportunity to know Christ — the friend of sinners — the One who can reach down and save a derelict like Jerry McAuley, and very often a prodigal son returns to the Father ' s house through the ministry cf the students.