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Newsletter
I MARCH 2003
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THE JOY OF THE SPIRIT
Dr.
R. A. Torrey
was
one of the great Bible teachers of a past generation and founder
of the Bible Institute of Los Angeles {BIOLA University}. He and
Mrs. Torrey went through a time of great heartache when their twelve-year-old
daughter was accidentally killed. The funeral was held on a gloomy,
miserable, rainy day. They stood around the grave and watched as
the body of their little girl was put away. As they turned away,
Mrs. Torrey said, "I'm so glad that Elisabeth is with the Lord,
and not in that box." But, even knowing this to be true, their hearts
were broken. Dr. Torrey said that the next day, as he was walking
down the street, the whole thing broke anew- the loneliness of the
years ahead without her presence, the heartbreak of an empty house,
and all the other implications of her death. He was so burdened
by this that he looked to the Lord for help. He said, "And just
then, this fountain, the Holy Spirit that I had in my heart, broke
forth with such power as I think I had never experienced before,
and it was the most joyful moment I had ever known in life! Oh,
how wonderful is the joy of the Holy Spirit! It is an unspeakable
glorious thing to have your joy not in things about you, not even
in your most dearly loved friends, but to have within you a fountain
ever springing up, springing up, always springing up three hundred
and sixty-five days in every year, springing up under all circumstances
unto everlasting life!"
--A
Treasury of Bible Illustrations
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LETTER
FROM THE ISF ASSISTANT
Dear International Friend,
Greetings to you from International Student Fellowship.
Once again as we prepare this monthly newsletter in mid-February
it is snowing outside. They have predicted that we may get 8-14
inches of snow. Hopefully by the time this reaches you in the
beginning of March the sun will be shining and we will have
much warmer weather. We appreciated those who came out for the
February gathering. In spite of cold weather and predictions
of snow we had an enjoyable time with our many friends from
8 different countries. If you have not been out to a gathering
in a few months we invite you to attend and represent your country.
We cannot help but think of spring weather but for some all
the snow we have had this year was quite an experience. Someone
who has never experienced snow finds it very beautiful. In many
ways the winter weather is a thing of beauty. Just keep telling
yourself that spring is just around the corner and you will
survive one more winter.
We look forward to seeing you at our March ISF gathering
at the William Pitt Union. This gathering will be on Friday,
March 14th at 7:30 PM in the beautiful Ballroom
of the William Pitt Union. The William Pitt Union is
located in Oakland on the corner of Bigelow and Fifth Avenue.
To get to the Ballroom, use the entrance on Fifth Avenue and
then follow the signs
At this gathering we hope to focus on the thought of "Spring"
and new life. Officially the first day of spring will be March
21st. As always there will be a full course meal for you to
enjoy with a challenging lecture. And of course there will be
children's activities in the Kurtzman room. So do come and invite
your friends. It's all free!
We hope to see you on March 14th.
--Terry
Tiberio, ISF Assistant
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You may soon forget those
with whom you have laughed,
but you will never forget those
with whom you have wept!
LESSONS
FROM SORROW
Until I learned
to trust,
I never learned to pray;
And I did not learn to fully trust
Till sorrows came my way.
Until I felt my weakness,
His strength I never knew
Nor dreamed 'til I was stricken
That He could see me through
Who deepest drinks of sorrow,
Drinks deepest, too, of grace;
He sends the storm so He Himself
Can be our hiding place.
His heart, that seeks our highest good,
Knows well when things annoy;
We would not long for heaven
If earth held only joy.
--William
Coltman
FEBRUARY
ISF GATHERING
75
were present from the following 8 countries: Argentina,
China, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, USA.
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Hope
to see you at the March ISF Gathering on March 14th,
in the Ballroom of the William Pitt Union!
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