Wahl Centre Dedication Service
- Last Updated on Friday, 10 December 2010 16:43
E P Wahl Centre Dedication Service
(Photo: Tim Willson)
We invite you to listen to this audio presentation of the E P Wahl Centre Dedication Service. 140 friends and supporters of Taylor, including many former students, joined us to pay tribute to the godly example of Dr. E.P. Wahl, who founded CTI in 1940 (now known as Taylor College and Seminary).
(To listen, click on the arrow at the left of the player control bar below.)
Also, please check out the 2010-11 Wahl Centre Schedule that was made public at the Dedication Service, and plan to join us for these great continuing education opportunities.
Order of Service
Musical Prelude
Mrs. Verda Schalm
Welcome
Dr. Terry Fossen
Call to Worship
Dr. Claire Bankole, Fusion International
Prayer of Invocation
Prof. Len Thompson, Urban Sanctuary
Worship in Song:
Dr. Jim Leverette, Alberta Baptist Association (NAB)
Hymn: Immortal, Invisible
accompaniment: Ms. Dorothy Batke
Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
In light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
Most blessèd, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
Almighty, victorious, Thy great Name we praise.
Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
Nor wanting, nor wasting, Thou rulest in might;
Thy justice, like mountains, high soaring above
Thy clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love.
To all, life Thou givest, to both great and small;
In all life Thou livest, the true life of all;
We blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree,
And wither and perish—but naught changeth Thee.
Great Father of glory, pure Father of light,
Thine angels adore Thee, all veiling their sight;
All praise we would render—O help us to see
'Tis only the splendour of light hideth Thee!
Celebrating the Life of Dr. E P Wahl
a Taylor Presentation, Mr. Tim Willson
Testimonials
Dr. Terry Fossen, with Rev. Rubin Herrmann, Dr. Willy Muller, Prof. Ed Link and Rev. Peter Schroeder
Musical Interlude
Dr. Herman and Mrs. Ardath Effa
Introduction of Taylor President
Dr. Joost Pikkert, Taylor Seminary
Dedication Address
Dr. David Williams
“E.P. Wahl: Remembering for the Sake of the Future”
Prayer of Dedication - Taylor Trustees
Mr. Barry Kossowan
Dr. Ken McDonald
Ms. Carol McCaslin
Mr. Grant Sardachuk
Offering
Taylor Alumni Representative
Offertory
Ms. Emma Willson
Worship in Song:
Dr. Jim Leverette
Hymn: Living for Jesus
accompaniment: Ms. Dorothy Batke
Living for Jesus, a life that is true,
Striving to please Him in all that I do;
Yielding allegiance, glad-hearted and free,
This is the pathway of blessing for me.
Refrain:
O Jesus, Lord and Savior, I give myself to Thee,
For Thou, in Thine atonement, didst give Thyself for me.
I own no other Master, my heart shall be Thy throne.
My life I give, henceforth to live, O Christ, for Thee alone.
Living for Jesus Who died in my place,
Bearing on Calvary my sin and disgrace;
Such love constrains me to answer His call,
Follow His leading and give Him my all.
(Refrain)
Living for Jesus, wherever I am,
Doing each duty in His holy Name;
Willing to suffer affliction and loss,
Deeming each trial a part of my cross.
(Refrain)
Living for Jesus through earth’s little while,
My dearest treasure, the light of His smile;
Seeking the lost ones He died to redeem,
Bringing the weary to find rest in Him.
Benediction
Bishop Jane Alexander
Postlude
Mrs. Verda Schalm
Participants in this Dedication Service in Order of Appearance
Mrs. Verda Schalm is a long-time member of the Taylor community and a former faculty member.Dr. Terry Fossen is Taylor’s Vice-President and is an Associate Director of the E P Wahl Centre. (Alumnus)
Dr. Claire Bankole is a member of Fusion International and is heading up Fusion’s training in the Americas.
Prof. Len Thompson is Director of the Urban Sanctuary, and an Adjunct Faculty member at Taylor Seminary.
Dr. Jim Leverette is the Associate Regional Minister of the ABA, and a past Academic Vice-President of Taylor Seminary. (Alumnus)
Ms. Dorothy Batke is an accomplished musician and piano instructor, and a former student of Mrs. Schalm.
Mr. Tim Willson is the Director of Communications and Marketing for Taylor College and Seminary.
Dr. Herman and Mrs. Ardath Effa have been life partners in pastoral ministry, missions and denominational leadership. (Alumni)
Dr. Joost Pikkert is Academic Dean of Taylor Seminary.
Dr. David Williams is President of Taylor College and Seminary, and Director of the E P Wahl Centre.
Ms. Emma Willson was a member of the inaugural Taylor Children’s Community Choir, and is a piano student.
Mr. Barry Kossowan is Chair of the Taylor Board of Trustees, and a local businessman.
Ms. Carol McCaslin is a member of the Taylor Board of Trustees; she lives in Calgary.
Dr. Ken McDonald is a member of the Taylor Board of Trustees, and Pastor of Terwilliger Community Church. (Alumnus)
Mr. Grant Sardachuk is a member of the Taylor Board of Trustees, and a real estate developer.
The Rt. Rev. Jane Alexander is Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton.