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Official Publication of the Baptist Missionary Training School Fall 2016 Dear Alumnae of the Baptist Missionary Training School, Greetings from Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School. We are delighted to present this issue of Echoes to you and hope you enjoy reading about all that your BMTS sisters have been up to. One thing I know is abundantly clear – everyone loves Echoes! Here at Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School (CRCDS), we are deeply engaged with planning for our future and exploring the unique ways we are called to live out our mission in the 21st Century. Although the decision to relocate the school from its present sight might appear a distraction to our primary work here, it is in fact a manifestation of our continued commitment to our mission and to the strategic plan undergirding our future success. Our current campus at 1100 South Goodman Street Stephanie Sauvé has served us well for almost 90 years, but the climate surrounding the church and Vice President for theological education has shifted dramatically since the campus and its buildings were Academic Life and Dean first envisioned in the 1920’s. Good stewardship of our mission requires us to remain of Faculty, Associate ever vigilant about the human, spiritual, material, technological and financial resources Professor of Practical required to successfully accomplish our work. We are confident that this decision is Theology the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the long and celebrated histories of both CRCDS and the BMTS. Throughout our planning process, we have often reflected not only on our own history, but also on the unique history of the BMTS and its legacy of bold decision making in support of its mission. The BMTS relocated its campus several times in order to better serve its students and the broader church. Even the eventual decision to close the BMTS and to transfer its legacy to what was then CRDS, was, again, based on a commitment to securing the BMTS mission and legacy for the future. In this important way, the BMTS continues to serve us as a living reminder of the necessity to keep the mission of CRCDS front and center in all we do. On behalf of all of us in the CRCDS/BMTS family, I want to extend our sincere gratitude for the example of the BMTS and for the continued prayerful support of all the alumnae. We are looking forward to sharing the good news about our new location with you soon. We are also eager to continue sharing with you news of the many significant ways CRCDS continues to prepare leaders – women and men - who are pastoral in approach, prophetic in word and deed and, of course, learned. The challenges facing our world and the church are enormous. In these uncertain times, we truly thank God for CRCDS, for our students and for the legacy of the BMTS. The solution to a world in need is the education and formation of leaders who truly make a difference by speaking truth to power, standing with the least among us and serving as witness to the transformative power of God’s love exemplified Inside this Edition in Jesus. Thank you for your continued prayers in support of the CRCDS mission. We are truly blessed by each and every one of you. News From the Sisters 2 Sincerely, BMTS Scholarship Recipient 8
Stephanie L. Sauvé Vice President of Academic Life and Dean of the Faculty Associate Professor of Practical Theology
Celebrating Birthdays
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In Memoriam
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Poem: The Prayer Room
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A Special Thank You
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News From
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Katherine Brownell Kosak (‘49)
At the age of 96, Minnie finds her peers are disappearing or already disappeared. Minnie would love to connect with her BMTS sisters. If you would like to write Minnie, you may do so at: 8 Lake Forest Dr. Apt. 401, Plattsburgh, NY 12903.
Katherine is now living in a beautiful retirement facility in a lovely two bedroom apartment. She and her husband, Hermann, moved there in 2013. Hermann suffered a heart attack in August 2015 and is now under home hospice care. Katherine says, “I am blessed with good health and am able to swim laps twice a week and will celebrate my 90th Birthday on November 4th.” Katherine’s four children and their famililies are giving her a party! She has many happy memories of BMTS!
Viola Berry Hefta (‘44)
Betty (Elizabeth) Roberts Manning (‘49)
Viola enjoys Echoes so much, and she misses being the Echoes contact person for KS, MO, & TX. She says it was such a blessing to hear from all her sisters in these regions and to remember them on their birthdays, etc. Viola reads the news of BMTSers from other years, but very little from her Class of ‘44. Viola turned 96 in October and she moved into an assisted living apartment. She has lived alone since her husband’s death 22 years ago. Viola’s health is getting worse and macular degeneration has almost claimed her right eye. It has been hard on Viola selling her home and depending on others. For some years, Elizabeth Snodgrass (‘45) kept in touch, but the Lord called her home on June 23, 2016 at Prairie Homestead in Wichita, KS where Elizabeth lived for 20 some years. A memorial service was held on July 16th for Elizabeth. Viola wants the class of ‘44 to get busy and send some news! If you would like to contact Viola, you may do so at: 12807 E. 86th Place, Apt. 104, Owasso, OK 74055.
Betty’s daughter, Patricia Manning, wrote that Betty passed away on June 15, 2016. Patricia writes, “My mother was thrilled to again be receiving Echoes and had many fond memories of her time at BMTS.“
Minnie Romerill Beguin (‘43)
Cay Herman Raycroft (‘50) Cay’s husband, David, wrote in stating that Cay is coming along quite well these days in her assisted living facility in New Hampshire near their daughter and family. Cay turns 92 on November 4th. She remembers all the good (and bad) times at BMTS from way back when everyone was young! Joan Devening Criswell (‘51) On a sunny July day, eight alumnae and three of their family members joyfully met for lunch in Naperville, IL. As they waited for their food to arrive, they were overjoyed to have an alumna join them for the first time, Helen Burgers Knechtel (‘42). Her love for the BMTS remains strong along with memories of her classmates. She is 98 years old, living in her home of many years and is still enjoying reasonable health. Helen’s daughter, Jean, drove her to the luncheon. Helen shared her experiences of living on the University of Chicago campus and the several physical moves of the BMTS during
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her student years. They continued to enjoy the company of Kiyoko Kasel Fujiu (‘46) who also shared with them about her years attending BMTS and the many that followed. Several of “regular” BMTSers were unable to attend. The Illinois alums present included Betty Anderson Warren (‘53), Susan Hall Soria (‘58), Joan Devening Criswell (‘51) along with Helen and Kiyoko. Driving in from Iowa was Dorothy Stoddard Klyn (‘53) and from Indiana, Joyce Parker Farr (‘60) and Carol Gilliam (‘60). They hope to meet again next summer, but were reminded of the normal and sometimes exceptional issues of aging which may, with sadness, bring them to say adios to future annual gatherings. All send their love and best wishes to those of you who read these messages. May God’s Love and Grace be ever present in your lives. Faith Charlotte Rohrabaugh (‘51) It is difficult for Faith to realize that she graduated from BMTS 65 years ago. Faith says, “Time really does fly when you’re having fun!” Faith went to the First Baptist Church of Westfield, NJ after graduation where she was the D.C.E. and where she married her husband, Ken. Ken’s work, AT&T, took them to White Plains, NY and Decatur, GA where they became Presbyterians, and Fairfax, VA. Faith was involved in church work, civil rights and special education, sometimes as a “job” and sometimes as a volunteer. Upon Ken’s retirement, they moved to Hampton Roads. Ken died thirteen years ago. Nine years ago, Faith moved to Virginia Beach where her front yard is the Chesapeake Bay. Faith looks forward to hearing from others!
Kiyoko Kasel Fujiu (‘46)
Helen Burgers Knechtel (‘42)
Agnes Kelley Roark (‘51) Agnes thanks CRCDS for bringing back Echoes. She and her husband, John, are still in their home and active in church. Their children live close by so they have a lot of interaction with them. Agnes also keeps in touch with Donna Birath (‘51) and Dorothy Stickler Tildlen (‘51). Agnes sent in some photos to share.
Thursday Night Prayer And Singing At Beavens Apartment Agnes Kelley Roark (‘51) and Emma Enoch (‘51)
Drama at BMTS Agnes (at left), Donna Birath (‘51) (in front)
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Elinore Frey Geer (‘52)
Dorothy Stoddard Klyn (‘53)
Since graduation, Elinore has had a truly blessed life. She has had multiple careers and she briefly attended a Methodist seminary and then was the Interim Director of a Christian center in St. Paul, MN. After that, Elinore went to a Catholic college and received her Master’s Degree. She then worked as a marriage and family counselor for some time. When Elinore’s counseling work was over, she and her husband, Ed, bought a motorcycle parts and accessory store which she managed with the help of the young man who worked for them. Elinore found that when some of the vendors were having problems, she was able to use her counseling training as these men would come to her office to talk to Elinore. Ed and Elinore sold the store and moved to Florida. Since Ed was legally blind, Elinore had to do all the driving. After their move, Elinore grew concerned that if something happened to her and if she could not drive they would be in trouble. They decided to move into a life care community where they have independent living. Two years ago, Ed developed cancer and Elinore became his caregiver for the eight months when he was under hospice care. This past July, Ed died. Elinore believes that Ed has now joined their son, Jim, who died July 12, 2012. Elinore is working on getting used to being without Ed after 62 years of marriage. Elinore says, “My years at BMTS were a wonderful preparation for all the years since 1952.”
Dorothy says, “It’s so good to have Echoes printed again.” Unfortunately, some of the BMTS names she does not remember, but the get together in the Chicago area is always an enjoyable time and well worth her driving from central Iowa. She said, “Thanks to classmate, Betty Anderson Warren (‘53), many memories come into view again.” Betty and Dorothy were Discipleship Interns from 1953-54. From there, Dorothy went to Davenport, IA (Perry Street Baptist) as Director of Christian Education. In Davenport, she was introduced by the Church School Superintendent and his wife to her future husband, Keith. Dorothy and Keith were Social Workers in Scott County. After their wedding, they moved to Mt. Pleasant, IA and a year later they had a baby girl followed two years later by twin daughters. Since then, Dorothy has been involved in many areas of the church: education, ABW Missions and community outreach. As Dorothy looks back, one of the most challenging jobs she has had is being on a Church Search Committee. Each job is an opportunity to serve God in a special way. Dorothy has received special blessings many times.
June E. Fehrm Jacobson (‘53) June shares that she was excited to learn that Echoes was going to be published again. June asked for a change in her sophomore year at BMTS when she knew Elinore Frye Geer (‘52) was going to be her roommate. Now 60+ years later, June and Elinore still keep in touch over the phone. June has visited Elinore in Florida. She says that “old age is galloping up” and she will be moving nearer to her daughter in a couple of years.
Joy Denlinger Gale (‘54 ) Joy was trying to find a picture to submit to Echoes when she came across this picture of Gudrun Engler Busch (‘54) (Sonni) and Carrie Thompson (‘54) on her 100th birthday. Joy says, “Thank you for all the help you give to BMTS grads!”
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Rita Cobb (Fox) Landrum (‘54)
Dora Mae Eaton Norton (‘54)
Rita says, “I have been off the radar for some time.” Rita moved in 2013 from Dallas back home to Chico, CA when her husband, Ed, died. Rita and Ed had a lovely 13 years together and before that she had a wonderful 43 years with Hank (Fox). Rita learned about antique cars from Ed who restored them and he was co-founder of the vintage street car line in Dallas, that still runs every day to downtown. Since Rita returned to Chico, two of her granddaughters were married in Rita’s front yard, with the receptions in the back. Close to 100 guests attended each. These weddings kept Rita busy since she does all of her own yard work. Rita drove to Portland, OR twice this summer and has had quite a bit of company at her home. She keeps busy with her little orchard that consists of peach, cherry and plum trees.
Dora Mae has been volunteering at the Billy Graham Library for the last six years. Dora Mae’s favorite thing about the Library is feeling the presence of the Holy Spirit and being with dedicated Christians. Prior to that, Dora Mae worked at two Billy Graham Crusades (19742002) in Cincinnati. She also worked in Christian education, serving as both director and teacher. During her free time, Dora Mae likes to knit and do calligraphy and scrapbooks for each of her five grandchildren.
Left to Right: Rita, Haley (granddaughter bride) and two daughters, Patricia and Janetta
Rita and Haley
Emma Ornelas Gordoa (‘58) The BMTS motto “Be Mine To Serve” has inspired Emma to continue serving since she graduated. She has served in the church, visits nursing homes, visits missionaries in different countries, and has served in Mexico and Honduras. For twelve years, Emma has been going as a translator to Honduras with a group from Phoenix, AZ. The group is called Vision4Eternity. It is a short term Evangelistic mission. There are two groups that go to Honduras. One group does an eyeglass ministry and the other group visits homes. Both groups give out Bibles and present the Gospel. In Mexico, Emma goes with a dental group to an orphanage and also with a group that does ministerial services. Emma says, “I enjoy working with the children and people.” At church, she stays active as the chair of missions. This gives her the opportunity to learn about the work of our ABC missionaries and to promote the World Mission Offering.
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In July, Emma had the opportunity to attend the Mission Conference held in Green Lake, WI. Emma was inspired meeting the missionaries and hearing their stories of service. As a retired teacher, she still enjoys serving as a substitute or a volunteer in her great-granddaughters’ school. Her family enjoys celebrating birthdays and holidays. Emma enjoys visiting with Delia Velderrain Perez (‘55), Joanna P. Payne-Jones (‘58), Jan Sedam Roberts (‘58) and other classmates. Emma says, “I truly have been blessed and inspired by the BMTS motto, ‘Be Mine To Serve’ as I look forward to another exciting journey of service with God’s help.” Janet Sedam Roberts (‘58) Janet’s busy, blessed life at Plymouth Village and First Baptist Church of Redlands continues. In March, classmates Emma Ornelas Gordoa (‘58) and Joanna Payne Jones (‘58), along with Joanna’s husband, Paul, visited with Janet. Together, they planned for the Plymouth Village Vespers that took place in October. They shared the following four hymns they learned at BMTS: “My Jesus, As Thou Wilt!”; “Awake, Awake to Love and Work”; “I Bind My Heart This Tide” (their class hymn); and “Pilgrim Journey.” They also shared stories of BMTS experiences and traditions with these hymns and about their Pilgrim Journey and the journey of the BMTS. In February, First Baptist Church of Redlands called Janet’s longtime friend, Shawn Zambrows, to be Senior Pastor. Congregational energy has increased since she began on May 1st. Janet reported that in June, Emma Ornelas Gordoa (‘58) and Delia Velderrain Perez (‘55) attended a Hispanic’s Women Conference in the mountains north of Redlands. In July, Emma attended the World Mission Conference at Great Lakes and went on a mission to Honduras. Since then, she has visited family in Michigan. In early October, Emma plans another mission trip to Mexico (see Emma’s news). Janet says, “praise God for enabling her [Emma] to travel and share her faith wherever she is.”
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Roxie Jester Ash (BMTS ‘59/CRDS ‘64) With a song in Roxie’s heart...As Roxie approaches her 80th birthday in December, she is finding that she is doing a lot of remembering and reminiscing. Roxie writes with gratitude for her life and the multitude of people who helped shape it. First of all, she is grateful to Jewel Asbury Bryant (‘52) who inspired her to attend BMTS. Roxie is grateful for her four years in Chicago and to all the students, teachers, staff and her roommates who enriched her life. Roxie said she “blossomed” while at BMTS. When she left, she went on to become a BYF Intern and then DCE in Dayton, OH. While in Ohio, Roxie received word that BMTS had become affiliated with CRDS and was fortunate to be accepted into the first Women’s Program in 1962. After two years being touched by more lives and experiences, Roxie left there and became a DCE in Moorestown, NJ and a teacher at the Camden Christian Center. The person she had done her field work with in Rochester had moved to Camden and through the Black family, Roxie was introduced to Rev. John Ash who was pastor at The Presbyterian Church in Mays Landing, NJ. John and Roxie have been married 49 years and she has been a part of the church all these years. After marriage, Roxie went back to school, acquired a New Jersey teaching certificate and taught school for many years. Roxie says, “My life continues to be touched and enriched by so many people and events. And so I will celebrate my 80th year with joy and thanksgiving in my heart to a cast of thousands.”
CRCDS is happy to receive your “BMTS” related material for our collection! Please keep us in mind as you “downsize.” Contact Lisa Bors at lbors@crcds.edu or (585) 340-9647.
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Fall 2016 Janet Bentley LaCroix ’61
The year 2016 has been a challenging one for Janet and her husband, Robert. In April, Robert had half a lung removed because of cancer. The cancer was small and the doctor is almost positive he got it all, but will keep an eye on him. During the months of January to June, Janet had chemotherapy and treatments for lymphocytic Leukemia. She is so happy that is finished and she is feeling much better right now. Janet had to give up the little churches she was helping and formally retired in 2003. She is now able to do a lot of writing again. She enjoys her Writers’ Group that meets twice a month. They are encouraged to bring something they have written and read it aloud. Once Janet brought a piece she had written on 11/23/1960 and revised on 5/19/2016. Her Writers’ Group suggested it be put in the local newspaper. One person in Janet’s Writers’ Group worked at the newspaper and took Janet’s story to her boss. It was published in the 7/6/2016 paper. It is entitled, “A Look Back on Becoming an American Citizen.” The article appears to the right of this column.
What did
407 Alumni/ae do last year?
Last year, 407 CRDS, CTS, BMTS and CRCDS alumni and alumnae gave to the Fund for CRCDS raising our alumni/ae participation rate to 22%. Help us raise the bar again this year. Just 100 more alumni/ae gifts will get us to 27%! A gift of any size increases our rate. Please consider giving today! Make your donation online at www.crcds.edu.
Just $5.00 will help us reach our goal!
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Meet
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BMTS Scholarship Recipient – Academic Year 2016-2017 a
Lori Vail is an Episcopalian Master of Arts student in her senior year at CRCDS. Lori chose CRCDS long before she even lived in the Rochester area. When she was first considering moving to Rochester in 2013, she did research on the local educational institutions and found CRCDS. Lori was attracted to CRCDS because it welcomed multiple faith traditions as well as people of every creed, sexual orientation, race, and more. Lori says, “I was hooked! CRCDS lives out the Gospel every day by welcoming and loving all while working to educate us to take that love and acceptance out into the world.” Lori received her B.A. from Washington State University, her M.A. from Union Institute & University and her M.L.A. from Boston University. She is currently a faculty member at Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC) in Canadaigua, NY where she teaches Humanities. Lori’s spouse and three children all live at home and attend FLCC. Lori says, “Sometimes my time in seminary feels like a welcome break from the chaos of family.” She is so grateful that her young adult children love being home enough that they get to share this time and learn to be a family in a different way while building new kinds of relationships before they launch into the world. Lori decided to attend seminary because she was on the precipice of an empty nest. She is, finally, heeding the call to ministry and the call that she first heard as a young girl. She recognizes the privileges she had and she continues to enjoy. She feels it is important to use that privilege for the good of all. Lori received her call in a small Baptist Church in Columbus, TX when she was only a young teen. Lori said, “I heard God’s call to mission and ministry. I have known I am to live for the good of others almost my entire life. I feel blessed that is so.” For the last ten years, Lori
has been devoted to growing food for her family. When she is not busy reading and writing papers for class, she enjoys cooking for friends and colleagues. She also stays busy planning events to both build community and raise money for her church. Lori is not certain of her specific career path after graduation, whether it is in Christian education, mission work or something other. She knows, however, that she will take her education at CRCDS into the classroom at FLCC and she knows that in the next few years, her life will be driven by her call instead of her call being lived out within the context of her current life. When Lori was asked, “What do you see for the future in women in ministry?” she responded, “I believe that women have always been the lifeblood of the church and will continue to be so. I believe that the church will increasingly see the value of the work of women. It is not women who will change, but the church that will change.” Lori says, “I am so blessed to be the recipient of the BMTS Scholarship. I want to express my profound gratitude and I am indebted to your generosity and so very thankful for the opportunity it provides me. As a returning student late in life, I am keenly aware of the possibilities monies like the BMTS funds make feasible for me and for other women at CRCDS. CRCDS provides me the intellectual, emotional, spiritual and pastoral tools I need to be doing God’s work in the world. I am offered new ways to think, new ways to see and new ways to know in every class I take, and the professors at CRCDS inspire me to be as open and yet grounded as they are.” The BMTS Scholarship also funded two other exceptional women enrolled at CRCDS: Eileen Casey Campbell and Keturah Clark. They, too, are truly honored to be part of the BMTS legacy. As of December 31, 2015, the balance of the BMTS Scholarship fund is $358,088. Thank you for supporting these students so generously.
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December Barbara Jacob Parker October through February Ada P. Walker Date Class Mary M. Smith Sheets Roxie Jester Ash October Barbara Matteson Haines Viola Berry Hefta 2 ‘44 Kathryn Powers Alida H. Struze 4 ‘57 Joan E. Kidd Young Patricia W. Doolittle Tingley 7 ‘52 Elizabeth Roberts Manning Angeline Tumine Steinke 8 ‘64 Marian (Katie) Prindle Gerecke Danalee Ragsdale Nelson 9 ‘52 Ethelmae Walter Sandra Miller Duke 14 ‘61 Joanna P. Payne-Jones Lovila Sojka Rinaldo 15 ‘54 Dorothy Stoddard Klyn Betty J. Erickson Dransfield 16 ‘48 Sandra McCrory Nye Nancy Baker Dunbar 21 ‘51 Mary A. Williams Iffert Barbara Alderman 22 ‘55 Virginia Wakerman Bishop Ruthine Blevins Boddie 23 ‘62 January Shirley Tolbert Jechems 25 ‘54 Rosa V. Ferguson James Mary J. Logan Honey 26 ‘49 Doris Farnsworth Norma S. Crader 30 ‘49 Mary E. Hoyt Griffes November Florence Allen Jensen Rita C. Fox Landrum 2 ‘54 Wilma-Jean Evans Lancaster Katherine Brownell Kosak 4 ‘49 Betsy McKinney Vasquez Swain Audrey Brown Lightbody 4 ‘49 Grace Thompson Clayton Cay Herman Raycroft 4 ‘50 Virginia Schmidt Graham Gudrun Engler Busch 6 ‘54 February Christine Adams Johnson 10 ‘45 Irene McDowell Conover Nancee Peterson Iverson 17 ‘60 Ruth Smith Huff Ernestine Comegys Taylor 17 ‘51 Mary Wilson Shrader June A. Olsen Brown 19 ‘48 Elia Robledo Duran Esther E. Burger Young 19 ‘48 Patricia A. Bollinger Campbell 22 ‘52 Janet Bentley La Croix 24 ‘61 Faith I. Charlot Rohrabaugh 25 ‘51 Marilyn Morris Markwald 26 ‘49
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In Memoriam April 2016-October 2016 Elizabeth A. Snodgrass (‘45) Elizabeth Roberts Manning (‘49) Patricia Houge (‘55) Betty J. Piltz Parsons (‘55) Goldie Orth Myers (‘59)
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From The Admissions Office Alumnae Referrals are Valuable Gifts to CRCDS! BMTS alumnae may think of their contributions to the school solely in terms of financial giving. However, alumnae referrals provide some of our best leads for identifying promising women and men who have the determination and ability to carry on the BMTS and divinity school’s legacy of visionary leadership. Please consider investing in the future of CRCDS by participating in our Prospective Student Referral Program. An online referral form is available on the CRCDS website under “Alumni/ae.” Simply provide the names and contact information of the prospective students you would like to refer to CRCDS and we will personally follow up with each individual.
Rev. Dr. Edward Hunt
If you would prefer to visit the campus with a prospective student or talk with someone in our admissions office directly, please call 585-340-9500 or send us an e-mail at admissions@crcds.edu. We appreciate your assistance in encouraging future Christian leaders to enroll at CRCDS!
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The Prayer Room Lord, within the quiet of this room I come apart to learn Thy holy will, To seek Thy peace, Thy power, To listen and to learn, as calm and still You reassure my frantic mind. Heal my heart bruised by selfish strife, Grant refuge from all over-powering foe, And help me meet the daily tasks of life. These walls shut out all clamor round about, The key within the room unlocks my heart. This matter rests now with my God and me – I wait – to learn the message He’ll impart. He answers – “Go – tell others – work and give, For many heavy laden know not Me, Are changed by life until through you My power flows to set them free.”
A big thank you to Pat Doolittle Tingley (‘52) for helping prepare Echoes. Pat has been an incredible asset to the CRCDS community. We appreciate your dedicated service, and thank you for all the help you continue to provide throughout the year!
Pat with Neena Mitchell (‘55)
~ Helen Tate D’Aboy (‘29)
Horizon Society BMTS Alumna who make legacy gifts to the BMTS Scholarship, the BMTS chair or CRCDS in their estate plans play a key role in our success. Your gifts help grow the endowment, providing essential financial support for women. Legacy gifts through wills, charitable gifts annuities or other estate gifts ensure the continued vitality and development of BMTS from one generation to the next. Help support the future of women by including CRCDS in your estate planning. For more information, please contact Tom McDade Clay, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at (585) 340-9648 or tmcdadeclay@crcds.edu
Do you want to get in touch with your BMTS Sisters, but don’t have their addresses? Contact Lisa Bors at 585-340-9647 or bmts@crcds.edu.
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