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

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WHY I CAME TO BIBLE SCHOOL Few human beings since Adam have been satisfied to be idle. Nearly all seem ambitious to realize some ideal. Highest of these aims is a life which promises reward Mohammedans feverishly make disciples with the sword, Buddhists tranquilly contemplate upon the hope of Nirvana, Christians renounce self in living for Jesus This is the highest aim cf all In my life ' s crisis I had to decide whot to dc with my redeemed being, what ideals to realize Discovering there wos no eternal profit in life without God, I chose to sacrifice self in order to know God and be possessed by Him, My associations with the student life of S. C. B. S compel me to admire this serene place of preparation. Its peaceful surroundings, high quality of instruction, and practical emphasis make it ideal for thorough preparation for consecrated Christian service. LEWIS LITZMANN, Class of ' 39 Pasadena, California In my desire to have a deeper knowledge of God and His Word, I was definitely led to the Southern California Bible School. While on my way from Arizona part of the funds for my schooling was lost, but miraculously recovered after earnest prayer. I found that year in Bible School the most worthwhile one of my life. The presence of the Lord, the study of the Bible, fellowship with the students, and the beautiful surroundings were all so wonderful At the end of that year I was called back to my home in Phoenix, Arizona, and to my great disappointment was obliged to remain out of school one year. There seemed to be no possibility of my ever returning. The future looked very dark indeed. Satan tried to hinder me in so many ways. First I had the misfortune to step on . nail, and then I dropped a five-gallon water jug on my foot. I was thorough 1 , ' ated, but God completely healed my foot, praise His name! Then, He opened thi return to S. C. B. S. last fall, and here I am with renewed zeal and purpos. service the Lord. He has proved Himself so foithful in deepest trials, and I KNOW He answers prayer. • MERRY PI ESTER. Class of ' 39 Phoenix, a ve fect : , ,

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WHY I CAME TO BIBLE SCHOOL It was my privilege for a number of years to teach in an English school for girls in Chile, South America This school belonged to the South American Missionary Society and had for its pupils girls from German families, English, Anglo-Chilean, and Peruvian, who as a whole were ignorant of spiritual things The Bible was a book that many of them had never seen. I realized the wonderful opportunity to wcrk for the Lord but at the same time felt my own need of a thorough training in the scriptures. I often found it difficult to answer the many questions put to me by the girls. During my furlough in 1933 I visited a friend in Los Angeles, a former worker in Temuco, Chile- Together we attended various sessions of the Southern California Bible School. I was greatly impressed with the spirituality of the school. On returning to Chile in 1934 I thought much about the Bible School, and that it was the very place for my training. I prayed about the matter and God began to work. In 1936 circumstances arose which necessitated my returning to England. ' I intended to return to Chile the following year, but instead of that the way was opened for me to come to Bible School So in August, 1937, I embarked on the Bremen for New York. All the way across the Lord helped me by sending me wonderful friends. On my arrival in Los Angeles, I found that my old friend had taken up her abode at the school Had I come the year before, I should hove been a stranger in a strange place God surely went before me causing everything to work out so wonderfully. I am very happy here. FLORENCE DAVIS, Class ' 40 Plymouth, England. Who hath saved us and called us with an holy calling . . . Before I felt that calling, my one impelling motive was a burning desire to achieve fame and fortune in the brilliant,, dazzling world of the theatre For years I struggled and fought, schemed and starved, studied and vowed that some day I would certainly attain my goal. Then one day I sat in an automobile with an old friend who had faithfully prayed for me. Saved, I thought, and innately I knew what saved meant At parting we bowed our heads in prayer He prayed for a few minutes and then asked me if I would say a prayer I had said no more than Our Father, when suddenly the glory of heaven burst over me and Christ had claimed another lost sheep. A few weeks later, God revealed His ' that he ild come to Bible School. I came on faith; I ' m still on faith He called me according to H oose and grace ' Jesus before the world began. JOHN C BROGER, Class ' 39 Miami. Florida.

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WHY I CAME TO BIBLE SCHOOL At the age cf eleven ! was privileged to come to the United States with some missionaries; leaving my mother, brother and Sister in my home, Peru, South America. I saw great oppor- tunities here for a career, and had many ambitions. Although I had been saved before leaving South America, yet I began to drift away from God and only professed to be a Christian. I did not dream of going to Bible School. Why should I, when I could have a better time out in the world? Three years ago I again surrendered my life to Christ, and He gave me the desire to go to Bible School. Since then, I have been the happiest girl in the world. Trials? Temptations? Yes — all these things I have gone through. Christ met them so why should net l ? But the wonderful part is that He helped in every test. He has provided all my needs through nearly three years of school. Not only that, but He has been my mother, father, sister and brother — my most faithful friend. There is no end to what He has done for me, and will yet do if I remain in the center of His will. God ' s incomprehensible love overwhelms me. If I should shun this so sacred and holy calling after all He has done for me, I would say with Paul: Woe is me if I preach not the Gospel. My heart is in Peru. I long to be with my people and work for the Lord. If He can use such a one os I let me say, Here am I, Lord send me. REBECCA INGA, Class of 38 Peru, South America. H it r The Lord graciously saved me from a world of sin, in September, 1936. About eight months after this, He spoke to me about going to Bible School. However, my relatives and friends advised me to go on to college where I could learn a worthwhile occupation that would enable me to make something out cf my life. But I did not feel free to enter college, and God in a wonderful way led me to S. C. B. S. Now I can tell my friends that I am attending a school where I am preparing for the greatest work in life — soul winning for Christ. The training I am receiving here not only pays dividends for this short life, but also for the endless life beyond. I thank God for Bible School. LeROY STEWART, Class cf ' 40 Paso Robles, California