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Then we realized that two-thirds of the total estimated
expense was called for by the smaller of the two buildings. The
college could open and get started without the use of this
building, using only the larger main building. We called in
architects and contractors for estimates, and at the present
writing have found ways to apparently whittle down the estimated
$10,000 cost of alterations for this building to perhaps $8,000.
One of our dear and faithful co-workers sent us $1,000 for the
purpose---another $500. Another deeded to us four small ocean-
view lots, which, if sold, will provide another $2,000. Others
rallying to this supreme emergency have, as this is written,
brought the amount needed to about HALF of what is required. We
can now begin to see our way thru, still BY FAITH!
Co-Workers, THIS WORK MUST NOT BE STOPPED! We are
obligated, now, for the services of a fine and capable faculty.
We have applications from hundreds who wish to enter Ambassador
as students. The faith of scores of fine young men and women
would be shattered if we had to give up here, or even postpone
the opening of the college a year. TIME is too short to permit
the delay of a single year. There is a dire NEED for such a
quality, high-standard, soundly-based college where our listeners
and co-workers may send their children knowing they will receive
the finest education along with character and cultural development,
and WITHOUT SHATTERING THEIR FAITH. Surveys have shown that 90% of
freshmen entering the average college today believes there is a
personal God, but 90% of graduating seniors have had their faith
utterly shattered by their college career, and not are confirmed
atheists or agnostics! God's work simply cannot carry out Christ's
GREAT COMMISSION, and in time, unless this college opens, and OPENS
THIS FALL ON SCHEDULE! The books for the library are all selected
and listed, ready for purchase. One co-worker has contributed a
special gift of $500, toward their purchase. We need more such
gifts to complete the splendid library planned. We have an
adjoining 26-room property now offered to us as a splendid
dormitory for at least 55 young men students---but we need an
additional two or three thousand dollars to acquire it, after which
student rentals will carry most of the payments!
Meanwhile, the broadcasting and publishing work has not yet
emerged from the crisis we found it plunged into last March. The
past 30 days we have reduced the indebtedness a little more---but
THERE MUST BE NO INDEBTEDNESS AGAINST GOD'S WORK--and I pledge you
there will be none, for long, God helping us! We have made a
change in policy and set definite plans in motion to prevent such
reproach again coming upon this work, in the future. God's
business must be CLEAN, and above reproach before the world!
Now briefly regarding The PLAIN TRUTH--even the last letter
I sent out simply did not result in sufficient funds being sent in
to make possible the long over-due issue. I have had to solve this
vital problem in some way. I have prayed for wisdom, and believe
God has shown the way. To get The PLAIN TRUTH re-established and
back on its feet, so it can come out REGULARLY, I have decided to
go back to the smaller 8 page size for one or two issues. All who
are not co-workers, with the exception of those who have gone on
the mailing list during he past eight months, will be sent