Wheaton Academy - Compass Yearbook (Wheaton, IL)

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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-

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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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4 gospel foam and c.y.f. 5 .xy -sz' 'WF i 3 .Wy Kits The Academy Gospel Team, Faith Mortensen, Nancy Allen, sopranos, George Toles, bass, Merold Westphal, baritone, Ed Cummins, first tenor, Chester Stewart, second tenor, and Paul Davis, first tenor, not pictured. The Academy Gospel Team was quite active this year under the direction of Emery Cummins. About 25 churches and youth groups were vis- ited. Merold and Ed Cummins also spoke on many of the weekend tours. Their tour to Detroit included several churches as well as an ap- pearance on the radio. This ministry has proved to be an opportunity for active Christian work on the part of the student body. Chapel Youth Fellowship met every Tuesday night to study the Word and sing hymns. We had a series of outstanding messages by Stan Voth '49 who suggested different approaches to Bible study. He took us through several chapters and accounts in the gospels and showed us the many practical applications that could be found in the many symbols used. Pastor Frost from West Chicago was also among the many speakers who fellowshiped with us. Members of our group also shared thoughts on particular subiects in testimony meetings as well as from the pulpit. The main Gospel Team speaker was Emery John Cum- mins, Academy graduate, '54 ,and assistant dorm supervisor. 3 4'I