Wheaton Academy - Compass Yearbook (Wheaton, IL)

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W sc.-1 f i XE Hubert Mitchell emphasized bet- Mfflwlm Cfvonkn bfol-'9l'1.f OU' the ter understanding of Scripture PVUCNCUI UPPl'C0 0n of B'bl9 ill-'CIY through memorization. to OUV lives in 0 new WUY- Hubert Mitchell, a minister and missionary, brought us an inspiring and challenging week of messages. We all remember the overwhelm- ing response to his missionary appeal, and his emphasis on door-to-door witnessing, and mem- orization of entire books ofthe Bible. During the day, he counselled and every evening he played his accordion, followed by a chorus time and a discussion of some of our questions. Our second semester evangelistic speaker Malcolm Cronk of the Wheaton Bible Church is a man we all know and deeply respect, and it was with prayerful heart-searching that we anticipated his messages. He spoke on the results of neglect of our responsibilities, the freedom gained in complete submission, the blessings of service, and the necessity of seeking God's will, in a simple and heart-to-heart manner. 1 ,i

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Billy Graham smiles as he receives honorary Litt. D. degree from Dr. Raymond Edman, president of Wheaton College and Academy. Billy, a College alumnus, challenged us with the sacrifice and dedica- tion that is due to Christ and concluded with a question concerning the place of Christ in our future plans as Christians. Chapel Speakers Maior Thomas, head of the Crusaders in Eng- land, was visited by our Choir during their tour through Europe last summer. He spoke to us once during the week he was conducting the College Fall Evangelistic Services. Mlonshibs, in Aamir Edification of the Spirit was the primary aim of our daily chapel services. Individual messengers emphasized those things which they considered most important, result- ing in a deeper spiritual life for all who applied them. Early in the fall, .lack Cochrane told us about the under- ground movement in Norway and what it went through during the last war. The result was a better understanding of those forces of evil against which we stand. Major Thomas bore testimony of the power of the gospel of Christ in transforming a former Nazi into a fervent worker in Europe. This former soldier came to the Crusaders Camp in England for training after having had no contact with Christians for more than a year after sal- vation and yet was a consecrated man with ci vision. Parke Tucker spent many years of preparation for the ministry after consecrating his life while yet buried in a coal mine. His determination led him to attend Wheaton Academy, College, and seminary after having the mine accident which cost him his hand. The Lord has blessed his work as a chaplain at the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary. -Mrs. Turner from Ecuador was with the wives of the five martyred missionary fellows as the burial service was being held in a plane over the Auca beach. She told of how the Holy Spirit was present in a real way throughout the burial service. Mrs. Turner bore personal testimony of the dedicated lives each one of them led and challenged us to consecrate our lives to Christ in a complete way. Dick Reed of station ELWA, Liberia, told of the fruitful results of gospel broadcasting in Africa and showed us a film. He shared with us the great importance of follow-up work as well the strategic placing of receivers among the tribes.

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On October 22nd, Dr. Lee lovegren related his imprisonment in Red China and how the Lord spared his life several times. During his confinement he spent much time in study, meditation, and testimony in song and praises. Jack Wyrtsen gave us living examples of how God has done great things with men who gave Him their all though very little at first. A little is much in God's hand. Mr. Kraft, a parent home from China and Formosa was a welcomed figure the several times he spoke from our pulpit. We feel that one of the reasons for the Lord blessing his work is his great love for the Chinese people. Victor Beattie brought a message on the pocket Testament League work. Their program now finds them distributing millions of New Testaments in Africa, particularly aiming to reach the Mau Mau prisoners. The gospel is preached from platforms and sound trucks and then testaments are distributed to those who are interested. A film brought us close to the need and work among the inhabitants of the coastal cities of western Africa. We sat under the teachings of many other true servants of Christ and are reminded as we look back, of Luke 12:48, For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required. Issey' ox L l -x.. Ns... l Bob Cook, director of Youth for Christ International, always had a message that stirred young and adults alike. cxenciaacli to cllilscenn both good ancll will. CYF officers, Merold Westphal, president first semester, George Toles, secretary-treasurer first semester, Ed Cummins, vice president second semester, Lois Epp, secretary-treasurer second semester: Paul Munsell, vice-president first semester, D'-,Harold P- w 'e ' new Pogo' of Flu' Bupllsl in Whecfonf preslden, second semeder' delivers one of the most impressive chapel messages of our school year. il-