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Official Publication of the Baptist Missionary Training School Spring 2018
An Interview with Dr. Mark Brummit What progress have you seen for women in ministry over the years? I did not attend church until I was thirteen or fourteen. At that age, and by my own volition, I worked my way towards becoming a member of The Salvation Army, a mission (founded in 1865) in which women were ordained as leaders from the start. It was a sixteen-year-old woman—Eliza Shirley—who pioneered the work of The Salvation Army in the United States of America, for example; the third international leader of the movement was its founder’s granddaughter, Evangeline Booth. And it was Major Anna Gibbons who preached far more than her husband Keith in my home Corps (church) at that time (the 1980s). For the teenage me it seemed rather unexceptional for a woman to preach, teach, and preside over funerals and weddings. If unexceptional in my then limited experience, I soon came to realize that it was not unexceptional beyond. Women were not ordained in the Church of England until the mid 1990s, for example, and that change came about with considerable pushback and strife. Change may be slow but it is often little more than a matter of extending the range of what we are used to. At Winifred Collin’s, Director of the Program for Anglican Studies at CRCDS, retirement from Christ Episcopal Church, Pittsford—where I am now a member—the running joke became, “Mommy, mommy, are men allowed to be priests, too?” What challenges still lie ahead for women? While women are nowadays recognized for ordination in a good many protestant denominations, that doesn’t quite amount to equal opportunities for all. Some churches still prefer male minsters; better, young male minsters; better
still, young male ministers with a wife and children (a ready made Sunday School!) in tow. Nevertheless, I am glad to say that there is more and more opportunity for women lead lively, independent, and effective ministries of all kinds and at all levels—local, regional, and national.
Mark Brummitt Associate Professor of Old Testament Studies and BMTS Professorial Chair
How does CRCDS prepare women for ministry? As it presently stands, our fulltime faculty equally divided between women and men. This well represents our guiding conviction that women and men are equally called to ministry—and to an equal ministry. I remember as a young man being told that women are better suited to working with children and the elderly (something to do with a feminine tendency towards caring, so the logic ran). As a male who trained and worked as a Registered Nurse before entering ministry training, I already knew that this kind of sweeping distinction was based on nothing but some bad habits of thinking: that women and men are not biologically determined in that way. Inside this Edition News From the Sisters
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In Memoriam
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BMTS Scholarship Recipient
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CRCDS Horizon Society
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Celebrating Birthdays
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That said, the various cultural expectations heaped upon the sexes still shape the choices women and men make in ministry—and the ways in which these ministries are allowed to take shape. The school recognizes this and so addresses the peculiar issues face by women in ministry in monthly meetings led by guest practitioners in a variety of ministerial fields, as well as in our twice-yearly lecture weeks.
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In both supervised ministry (field education) and the required pastoral ministry classes students are taught not to perpetuate the gender biases that still hamper church and society. Furthermore, they are trained to function sensitively—and wisely—in the mixed sex, mixed sexuality environments in which they’re working.
Helen (Burgers) Knechtel (‘42)
What advice would you give someone—female or male—entering into ministry? Remember, you are neither running a club nor managing a center (although you’ll be busy with aspects of both). You are a minister—a pastor or priest—with a distinct role. Establish personal and professional habits that prioritize this: study time; reading time; time for preparing sermons and Bible study; and time for pastoral visitation. In short, prioritize the very things you are specifically trained (and indeed employed) to do rather than the things that a church’s own leadership—its elders, its vestry—are responsible for. Be sensitive to the needs and expectations of your congregation; but don’t allow your ministry to be determined by these things. Identify your gifts and growing edges but don’t be determined by these things either. Sometimes it is we alone who limit ourselves by deciding what we can or cannot do far too soon and far too finally. And sometimes still we allow our sex or sexual orientation to determine what we think is seemly or fitting. But of course, there would still be no women in ministry had not some women at some time decided it was now time to break that particular taboo. Were it not for the Phoebe Palmers and Catherine Booths of this world, daring to do the unseemly and preach, there would be no women in the pulpit to this day.
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Irene Velez Magana (‘41)
Irene is doing well and will turn 100 years young on June 27th! She lives in the Villa, Assisted Living and is still volunteering. At 7:30 a.m. each morning Irene says the prayer for breakfast and she takes attendance in the dining room.
Helen is approaching her 100th birthday on July 13th! Helen and her daughter, Jeanne, the youngest of her three daughters, attended the 2016 BMTS Reunion and very much enjoyed the company of several other BMTS alumnae.
Emma Enoch (‘51)
Emma said, “Sorry I do not have news of a New Jersey BMTS Reunion…but I do have some news. New Jersey is planning a Church Women United (CWU) celebration for the 75th Anniversary of the organization.” One of Emma’s assignments is to write the history of the organization since she has been one of the leaders in her area. Emma’s classmate, Ruth Watson (’51), was able to help her. Ruth worked for Church Women United (CWU) in the New York City headquarters. CWU has always been an advocate for helping women and children not only in the United States, but around the World. In Emma’s research, she learned that her local CWU was on the steering committee for “Meals on Wheels” and also worked to originate her Senior Citizen Center in New Brunswick. Emma said, “My report is completed and I am glad to be a part of CWU because it reminds me of our BMTS family made up of women from different denominations, states and countries with one mission: to understand needs and then SERVE to help others. Hope you find a CWU in your neighborhood.”
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Lois Kwanura Toyama (‘51)
Lois feels every bit of 93—less energy and living daily by the grace of God. Lois was saddened by the passing of her two sisters in the last eight months: Joy, 84, in Fresno, CA & Elsa, 98, in Westminster. Lois said, “God’s grace has been sufficient for us during difficult times.” Lois is proud of her granddaughter, Kaitlin, who graduated from Hasting Law School in San Francisco and has a job with the State of Sacramento in Rural & Environmental Law. All of her grandchildren have graduated from college and are working. Lois has lived in her house for 55 years and might have to go to a Senior Center in the near future. Lois’ son, Tim, visits every week and her daughter-in-law, Blanca, visits every Thursday to shop and do other errands for her. Lois says, “I think of our BMTS Alumnae, especially, the Class of ’51. I hear from one or two alumnae at Christmas time. It has been 60 years since ‘51 class graduated,” Lois shares.
Lois Worman Fey (’52)
Lois sent CRCDS her “BMTS sweatshirt” that she says, “has been hanging in my closet for many years. It’s yellow with age.”
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trees in the city have not been able to survive the drought and accompanying infestations. Katie and Bob are semi-active in the Citizens’ Climate Lobby, League of Women Voters and United Nations Association. Otherwise they are following the news, responding as necessary and hoping for the best. Katie’s back is recovering from a break and she is being careful. Bob had a short bout of pneumonia and was left with a cough that refuses to go away. Katie had cataract and retinal surgeries and she is recovering nicely. Bob continues to sail with members of a sailing club. Katie and Bob’s children keep busy. John is busy with woodworking, woodshop store clerking and teaching woodcraft classes. Susan is busy with her children and assisting at their school. Bruce is engaged in union matters and Marcia is providing Katie and Bob with complementary medicines to get over their coughs. In December, Bob and Katie traveled to Idaho to see John, to Louisiana to see friends and to Florida to see Katie’s brother & sister and their families. In early 2018 they head to Santa Cruz to visit Bruce.
Betty Anderson Warren (‘53)
Betty said “as a person who was at BMTS for five years (one year as secretary and four years as student), it is hard to select one memory. I have many memories of the great and varied teachers, the friendship of so many of the students, all the social events such as Junior-Senior Banquet, Moving Up Day, Christmas and on and on!”
Katie Prindle Gerecke (‘52)
Katie and her husband, Bob, have been home all year and, except for the continuing drought, they are fine. They have just enough raindrops falling to let them know there will be a storm and then it dries again. Katie and Bob have supported the local tree watering and tree planting in Claremont. A very active group of college students and the Claremont Home Energy Retrofit Project have been leading the efforts. Many of their beautiful heritage
The memory of BMTS Thursday night prayer meetings in Dr. & Mrs. Beaven’s apartment will always be one her favorite happenings. The great singing led by Dr. Beaven, the sharing of thoughts and concerns, the relaxing atmosphere, students sitting together on the floor and munching on good refreshments. Betty said, “I think this tradition was unique to BMTS and to me it was wonderful! Thank you to all who put Echoes together. It is a big job, and so much appreciated by all alumnae. It’s great to have Echoes back.”
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Gudrun Engler Busch (‘54)
Gudrun returned home from a four-week hospital stay due to a fall on the ice. She broke her hip and leg and bruised her left side from shoulder to ankle. She received rehabilitation services and is doing well. Gudrun continues to wait for space in the senior apartment community to which she applied two years ago.
Eleanor Wurster Friberg (‘54)
Eleanor wrote that she enjoys Echoes so much and she looks forward to receiving each issue!
Joy Denlinger Gayle (‘54)
Joy sends her best to all her BMTS sisters. She and her husband, Robert, continue to be independent even though they have moved to an Assisted Living Facility. Their new address is Stroudwater Lodge, Apt 314, 116 Landing Rd, Westbrook, ME 04092.
Elia Robledo Duran (‘54)
Elia celebrated her sister, Abbie Robledo’s, birthday. The whole family was in attendance.
Doris Farnsworth (’56)
Doris said, “Thank you for your concern. I am fine, better supplied than many…so far. I should have let you know sooner, but one result of the aftermath of the hurricane (at least for me) is sort of living in a time warp, as if each day is part of a continuum of activities which don’t vary much. It is hard to explain. It still feels like October. Puerto Rico was hit with the worst hurricanes since 1929. Many people had assumed they wouldn’t touch us, but they did! No reason we should be exempt.
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My house and those of my neighbors didn’t suffer structural damage. Homes in the rural areas are much more likely to be affected. Having no electric power is an experience, but survivable. I have been really impressed with the number of groups (church groups, Red Cross, etc.) who were here, helping in record time. My Church played host to several of these groups and we will not be the same after this is all over. Puerto Ricans, who could, helped others, too, as always. As to general welfare and health, I’m getting older and may be using a walker soon. Such is to be expected.”
Delia Velderrain Perez (’55)
Delia and Emma Ornelas Gordoa (’58) continue to attend women retreats and meeting other friends as they worship together in California.
Lily May Douglas (‘57)
Lily has countless fond memories of her time at BMTS and often reflects on her student body experiences and ultimately being elected class president. Lily recently celebrated her 97th birthday and had a wonderful party with family and friends and lovely flowers.
Lily (left) with her niece, Lydia, and godson, Terre, at her 97th birthday celebration.
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Janet Burton Gordon (‘57)
Janet was commissioned several years ago to make windows for the Chapel of the Presbyterian House on the grounds of the Chautauqua Institute. The outdoor pictures below were taken before they were installed, and show the designs clearly while the ones after installation show the reflection dimmed by the sun shining through. Janet said, “I have been very proud to feel that the committee felt my work was good enough to live in posterity! Just a reminder that I think of BMTS often and all that it has meant to me over the years!” before installation
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It’s a tradition that whenever choir returns from tour, they sing a song telling their adventures.” Pat still enjoys communicating through email with Jan Burton Gordon (’57) and Perry (Priscilla) Quiroga Jenkins (’57).
Emma Ornelas Gordoa (‘58)
Emma continues to live in her home in Glendale, AZ. She continues to serve in ministry with VISION4ETERNITY in Honduras, CA during the summer. This will be her fourteenth year. It is a short term evangelistic mission for ten or fifteen days. She also serves in an orphanage ministry in Mexico, and stays active in her church. Emma attends conferences and women retreats. When she is in California, she visits with Joanna Payne Jones (‘58) and her husband Paul, and with Delia Velderrain Perez (‘55). She visits by phone with Janet Sedam Roberts (‘58), and Betty Loun Wright (‘58). She also keeps in touch with Elia Robledo Duran (‘54).
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Janet’s stained glass windows
Pat Newland Hayes (‘57)
Pat wrote, “The sun is shining, but the truth is, it’s snowing and dreary looking. Such is the month of February. Hopefully, March will roar in and sweep all this winter weather away. I’m ready!” Darryl Wahler, Marge Thrash Wahler’s (’57) widower, sent Pat an old choir song (On Top of Old Smoky) that represents a segment of their choir trips. Pat says, “But I do hope our concerts were a little more professional and creative. I remember this concert well as it was held on my birthday.” Pat remembers Marge saying, “this is the song the choir made up.
Her family continues to grow as a new member joined the family in September. A great grandson joined his three sisters—a house full of energy and much joy when they visit her. She enjoys traveling and camping with family on the ocean campsites in California. She looks forward to her visit to Michigan with her three sisters, and to Mackinaw City where she walks the five mile bridge on Labor Day. She is grateful for life, health and strength, and thankful to keep our BMTS motto BE MINE TO SERVE active in her life.
Janet Sedam Roberts (‘58)
Janet had recent phone visits with Emma Ornelas Gordoa (‘58) and Delia Velderrain Perez (’55). She spoke to Delia the day Billy Graham died. Delia told Janet her experience at his Los Angeles Crusade in ’49 led to her decision to spend her life in Christian service. With the help of her power wheelchair she is able to do what she wants. She is looking forward to attending the Hispanic Women’s Conference with Emma in July. Janet said, “My life continues to be busy and blessed.” She periodically attends musical events, participates weekly in the vibrant life of First Baptist Church of Redlands and engages
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in numerous activities at Plymouth Village that provide a balance which steadily enriches her life. In 2017, Janet’s church completed three DVD lecture series: “Foundations of Western Civilization,” “Smithsonian Tour through American History,” and “Wonders of National Parks.” Now they are watching “Transitions in Middle Eastern History” and “Lost Worlds of South America.” Janet said, “It is fascinating!” Janet shared, “Forty-two Plymouth Village residents left us for eternity in 2017 and four more in January. Two of them were our sisters in ministry. Betty Lue Johnson and her husband, Bob, poured their lives into the Chin people in Burma from 1946-1966. When the government expelled all missionaries, they returned to the U.S. and served Christ, while continuing connections with Chin people in various ways. I was privileged to know both of them and their family. Bob left us in 2009 and Betty Lue left us in November, 2017, just weeks after her 101st birthday.” Janet became friends with Jane Gahs soon after Janet’s arrival in Los Angeles in 1964. She began serving with the Los Angeles Baptist City Mission Society in 1952. She had various responsibilities that focused on developing relationships, including encouraging women. Janet shared, “Jane and I shared many rich experiences. In 1967, she married Earl Wilson, a City Society leader who died in 1980. She retired in 1993, but kept serving. In 2004, she moved to Plymouth Village where she was serving as Resident Association President when I moved there. She continued to be involved with ministry in Los Angeles driving there once or more a week until 2012. She was 97 when she left us on January 19th. Both Betty Lue and Jane endured difficult years of decline “Blessed Assurance” was sung at the memorial services celebrating each of their lives. Many Chins participated in Betty Lue’s celebration including Ruth Mang Tiak who is serving as a Chaplain in a Texas hospital. We celebrated Jane at Plymouth Village on Sunday, February 25th. Eight of us drove to Los Angeles on Monday, February 26th for a nearly identical celebration. Seeing my Los Angeles Church, greeting many friends and experiencing a bit of ministry there were extra treasures of that day for me. To God Be the Glory for great work done through Betty Lue Johnson and Jane Gahs Wilson.”
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Janet said “Thank you for keeping Echoes going.” She was dismayed when she read the In Memoriam in the Fall Echoes 2017 issue. Cay Herman Raycroft (’50) was her counselor at Green Lake Guild House Party in 1951. She was in school with Marge Thrash Wahler (’57) and Delay VeZain (’60). Janet said, “It is hard to realize they have finished their Pilgrim Journeys.” In February, Janet was delighted to receive a letter from Doris Farnsworth (’56) describing the experience with Puerto Rico hurricanes. Janet also received a letter from Gudrun Engler Busch (‘54) at that time.
Evelyn L. Brown (‘61)
Evelyn sent in the obituary of Rev. Dr. Edwina Hunter, who passed away on November 10, 2017 after a long illness. She and her daughter, Wendy Jo Snyder, lived in Santa Rosa, CA. Dr. Hunter was on the teaching faculty of BMTS as an Adjunct Professor during the year of 1958. Evelyn said “I was privileged to have Dr. Hunter as one of my professors while I was a student at BMTS. She exuded the love of God and treated us each as special children of God. She was a beloved teacher for all of us. Surely she received the sacred words upon arrival into her external home, well done thou good and faithful servant. Now into my joy.”
In Memoriam
December 2017 – May 2018 Beatrice Spencer Brophey ‘47 Ruth Smith Huff ‘51 Rev. Dr. Edwina Hunter (BMTS Adjunct Professor)
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Cheryle Clicquennoi Knight (‘63)
Cheryl continues to serve as a Church Organist since moving back to Ohio from Vermont. Cheryle said, “Music is my life since I retired from teaching and since my husband, William, whom I met while a student at BMTS, passed away in 2010.” Cheryle and William met at the First Baptist Church in Evanston, IL, while Bill was a student at Northwestern. They were married for 48 years before his death and were blessed with two wonderful children. Linda is the President and CEO of the Moore County Chamber of Commerce in North Carolina. Her husband is the City Administrator of Southern Pines, NC. David is the Director of Exhibitions & Collections and on the Art faculty at Northern Kentucky University. He and his wife have a five year old son, Cheryle’s only grandchild. Cheryle said, “I have been truly blessed with being able to Phi Epsilon, a National Music Fraternity where I performed in public recitals –solo organ –piano/organ duets and solo piano.” Cheryle also sings in a group that performs yearly on Palm Sunday with the Toledo Symphony. She also served as a Past Dean of the American Guild of Organists in Toledo. Cheryl said, “I have many fond memories of playing for Chapel Services and singing in the Choir at BMTS.”
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BMTS Scholarship Recipient Meet Pamela Dayton Pamela Dayton, a United Methodist Student in her third year at CRCDS, decided to continue her education at Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School (CRCDS). She received her MA in Social Justice from Kilns College in Bend, OR in 2015 and her thesis advisor encouraged her to pursue further postgraduate study. Pamela said, “The thought of relocating was very difficult for my family, so the compromise was to explore options to continue my education closer to home. From the handful of websites I browsed, it was clear that CRCDS would be a very good fit with my theology and values. I visited near the end of January 2016, and started class about ten days later”. Pamela is a candidate for orgination in the United Methodist Church and after graduation she is open to either going into parish ministry or pursuing doctoral work. Pamela said, “It’s more a question of being open to the opportunities God puts before me. God knows that subtlety is not my strong suit, and is pretty consistent about setting one, very obvious opportunity in front of me as I am finishing the previous opportunity that was presented. I am doing all I can to be prepared for both parish ministry and doctoral study. I’m working hard in my classes and supervised ministry, and I’m studying for the graduate record examiniation test (GRE) and reading all the Liberation Theology I can get my hands on. There is a quote from Paolo Friere in Pedagogy of the Oppressed, where he says that in order to liberate the oppressed, you also have to liberate the oppressor. I would like to work out a top-down Liberation Theology that would move us toward dismantling white supremacy. It is important that white people do the work of taking down the systems and structures that have elevated us, and made whiteness the American standard.”
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Prior to arriving at CRCDS, Pamela had a short career in Music Education. Pamela said, “It was a real short career. I wasn’t a very good teacher, and I really didn’t enjoy the work at all, but I sure did learn a lot.” When Pamela’s oldest child was born she quit teaching. Pamela has been married for 16 years, and has four sons who are 15, 12, 11, and 9 years of age. They have two guinea pigs named Penny and Peso, an obese cat named Knucklehead, and a sweet dog named Pearl. Pamela’s favorite thing to do is knit, and she always knits in class. Pamela said, “Most of the time, I knit socks, because it’s muscle memory—doing the same thing over and over—and it helps me think. Some people doodle, I knit socks. Before I was a full-time student, I did a lot of home-canning: jams, vegetables, pickles, salsa. It was a lot of fun, and very tasty, and I hope to be able to do a little more of that in the future. I also enjoy baking bread and pastry, and making cheese. My favorites are feta and chêvre, and this summer I am going to attempt bleu cheese. I also operate a custom knitting and sewing business where I do everything from zipper repair and button stitching to drafting custom patterns and sewing garments.” Pamela’s call has been a lengthy process and there hasn’t been a moment where she just “knew.” She said, “I always felt like I was destined to do some kind of important work, but it never made sense until I looked back on my series of interesting events. My heart was broken for the Syrian people at the beginning of their civil war in 2011, and I was invited to go on a short-term mission trip to Lebanon to work in Syrian refugee camps. Between 25-30% of the people living in Lebanon are Syrian refugees. I visited Beirut twice, and then had an opportunity to pursue an MA in Social Justice and Theology from a private graduate school in Oregon. I discovered that I love theology, and that what I want most is to live fully into the identity God has given me. After finishing that program and coming to CRCDS, I have been affirmed in ways that are profound and humbling. I discovered that I really love preaching, and exegesis, and being present to people. I can’t see what my next steps will be, but I see the work that God has done in my life, drawing me nearer, refining me, sharpening my skills, and shaping me into the servant God desires me to be.”
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When Pamela was asked, “What do you see in the future for women in ministry?” She stated, “As more and more of my sisters enter the ministry, I see us as a representation of the divine feminine. I hope that my white sisters will create space for our sisters of color, to proclaim loudly that Black lives matter, and to use our spaces and our tools to amplify their voices. I see us doing the work to make sure that the LGBTQ community is not only welcomed, but embraced fully in sanctuaries across this country and the world. I hope that we will bring more Mother God, and less Angry God into our communities of faith. I see us being peacemakers at home and abroad; recognizing the existence of the Divine in our Muslim neighbors, in our Jewish neighbors, in Native communities. All of that is challenging. It requires us to be uncomfortable, but uncomfortable is where magic happens. It is in the uncomfortable places, when we give up control and let God take over to do what it is God has been waiting to do, which is to turn our brokenness into beauty, and reconcile us to Godself.” CRCDS is preparing Pamela in many ways. She shares, “I think the most important skill I am learning is how to deeply engage in conversation with people. I’m learning to listen between the lines—to the things that aren’t being said, and to ask better questions so that I can elicit a more understandable response. I’m learning to push back with respect, and to recognize (and hopefully avoid) moments when my facial expression betrays my inner monologue. I’m learning to be comfortable with long silence, and to resist the temptation to fill space and time with unnecessary words.” Pamela says, “Thank you to all of the BMTS alumna for your financial support of the BMTS Scholarship. Your support makes it possible for me to obtain a quality education while reducing the burden of student loans.” Other BMTS Scholarship recipients for the 20172018 academic year are Katelyn Roffo, Tamara Razzano and Jen Lessard. They, too, are honored to be part of the BMTS legacy. Please continue to keep them in your prayers. As of December 31, 2017, the market balance of the BMTS Scholarship fund is $378,972. Thank you for supporting these students so generously.
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Horizon Society Baptist Missionary Training School (BMTS) Alumna who make a legacy gift to the BMTS Scholarship, the BMTS Professorial Chair or Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School (CRCDS) in their estate plans play a key role in our success. Please consider joining the Horizon Society today! The Horizon Society consists of alumni/ae and friends who make legacy gifts to CRCDS in their estate plans. Your estate gift provides essential financial support to CRCDS, to further the education of women for ministry in the local church and beyond that is learned, pastoral, and prophetic. Legacy gifts through wills, charitable gifts annuities or other estate gifts ensure the continued vitality and development of BMTS and CRCDS from one generation to the next. Joan Criswell (BMTS ‘51) and her husband, Garland, have spent their lives serving those most in need. For Joan, this involved her 27 years at Illinois’ Family Planning Services, providing support, education and care for impoverished women. For Garland, it meant caring for the most vulnerable among us through his work as Director of Friendship House in Peoria. Not surprisingly, Joan’s and Garland’s service to their community did not end there. Over the years they have been active volunteers on numerous initiatives through their church, service that remains vital and vibrant to this day. Joan’s commitment to service is rooted in her childhood, particularly in the example her father set for her. “Church was very important to my father,” Joan explains. “He saw the role of the disciple as one of service in everything you do. He taught me to see my life in the same way – as serving others in everything I do.” Joan, like many of us, was not certain how her life’s journey would unfold, but she always knew she would do something that would allow her to live out her Christian discipleship serving others and helping them grow in their spiritual lives. With this in mind, Joan enrolled at
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the Baptist Missionary Training School (BMTS) and embarked on a lifelong journey of helping those in need live better lives. Upon retirement, Joan and Garland set out to make an estate plan that not only provides for their family, but also provides for those organizations whose missions they want to see continued into the future. For Joan and Garland, a series of irrevocable trusts made the most sense, providing them with the security they need and the satisfaction of knowing their loved ones and the organizations they care most about would be supported into the future. How easy was this process? According to Joan, very easy. “You need to have a good attorney who understands your goals,” she explains. “The biggest challenge for us was deciding on beneficiaries. My advice is to choose those organizations who will stay on mission into the future and whose missions you want to see carried on into the future, for your grandchildren, your great grandchildren and beyond.” Joan and Garland chose Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School (CRCDS) as a beneficiary of their charitable giving because, Joan states emphatically, “It is committed to social justice, to preparing leaders who transform the world through their unwavering commitment to the Social Gospel.” For Joan, CRCDS’ mission of preparing transformative leaders committed to social justice is a seamless continuation of the education she received at the BMTS. “Given my and Garland’s life’s work, the decision to support CRCDS through an estate gift makes perfect sense. We want to make sure social justice is carried out and supported beyond our time, so that our grandchildren and great grandchildren know what it means to be a disciple of God and understand the responsibility of caring for those in need.” Please consider joining Joan and Garland in supporting the work of social justice by including CRCDS in your estate plans. Thank you for your consideration and as always, thank you for your support of Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School. For more information, please contact Tom McDade Clay, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at (585) 340-9648 or tmcdadeclay@crcds.edu.
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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 CRCDS 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. 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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Celebrating Birthdays April
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Date Class
April Sharon Carper Pauley Bernaice Westerman Ruth Aust Foster Kiyoko Fujiu Lois Kawamura Toyama Patsy Newland Hayes Doris Brinker Frohock Zenol Moore Tomiko Kasai Asano Elinor Frey Geer
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’62 ‘47 ’60 ’46 ’51 ’57 ’54 ’46 ’49 ’51
May Joan Erhart Sayre Ruby Karlson Natalie Wigandt Galaway Lisa Bors Susan Hall Soria Lois Hampton Waddington Carol Locke Medbery Barbara Westwood Fradenburgh Marilyn Cook Partin Ruth Cowley Reynolds Juanita Summers Tatum Shirley Tyler Gardner Janet Sedam Roberts
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’52 ’49 ’60 ‘07 ’58 ’51 ’63 ’50 ’48 ’44 ’46 ’56 ’58
June Evelyn Brown June Wells Benoit June Kniser Nealy June Russell Gilstad June Fehrm Jacobson Emma Ornelas Gordoa Emma Enoch June Woodbury Yapp Ruth Watson Barbara Mosher Bishop Irene Velez Magana Beatrice Williams Wilkins Loretta Ems Bigger
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’61 ’46 ’56 ’50 ’53 ’58 ’51 ’52 ’51 ’64 ’41 ’52 ’56
July Diane Forsberg Johnson Sylvia Chandler Lanham Marilyn Baker Saunders Lois Worman Fey Cheryle Knight Anna Aponas Donna Birath Whitenack Ruby McDonald Shepherd
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’63 ’53 ’54 ’52 ’63 ’45 ’51 ’56
August Jean Counts Hansen Betty Anderson Warren Joy Denlinger Gale Helen Burger Knechtel Phoebe Brown O’Dell Ann Hawkes Paquin Ruth Milliken Dudley
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’57 ’53 ’54 ‘42 ’52 ’52 ’45
September Lois Thompson English Alice Edson Cornell Priscilla Quiroga Jenkins Carol Welch Leah Johnson McGillen Eglantina Cerna Vogeli
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Echoes is published two times a year. The next issue is Fall 2018. 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.
Submissions are due by September 28, 2018. Send your news to: Echoes CRCDS 1100 South Goodman Street Rochester, NY 14620 (585) 340-9647 or BMTS@crcds.edu