Feeding the Hungry, P. C. Hiebert, 1929

would be subjected in Russia, de- cided to emigrate. Even though his school and church were loathe to see him leave, he came to America in 1911 and settled near Reedley, Calif. When the great war with its sad consequences for Russia had come, he was very grateful that he was here in America, but always felt a strong obligation to help his brethren in the old Homeland. Bro. Neufeld was one of the pioneer agitators of relief-work in Siberia, to which country he accompanied Bro. M. B. Fast with a shipment of clothing. Later he sacrificed time and money to assist the ‘“‘Studien-Kommis- sion” to find a favorable location for the brethren. Upon the organization of the Mennonite Central Committee, he was appointed representative from the Pacific district. As soon as the way opened he made a trip to Russia at his own expense and did all he could to comfort and help, both those that planned to emigrate and those who stayed in Russia. Upon his return from Russia, his health failed PERSONNEL OF THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE 391 and in a short time he was called home, as one whose life’s labors had been completed. Even though he would have been willing to stay and continue his services here, the Lord gave him much comfort in the anticipation of the joy of meeting his God and Savior in the heavenly home. Rev. Allen Yoder, the son of Manasses and Lydia Yoder of Logan County, Ohio, was born in Elkhart Co., Indiana on October 1, 1874. He grew to manhood in the vicinity of Goshen, Indiana, where he received a com- mon school education. He was led to accept Christ as his personal Savior through the evangelistic preaching of Rev. J. S. Coffman in the spring of 1890, and received into the fold of the church by Rev. D. J. Johns in June of the same year. He was elected to the ministry by his own church and ordained by Valentine Struhbar April 20, 1913. This, the Silver Street Church located five miles east of Goshen, he still serves as pastor. After his ordination to the min- istry, he attended the Moody Bible Institute for a number of months. In April, 1914, he was privileged to accom- pany his teacher, Dr. Wm. Evans and his party, on a tour of Bible Lands. Rev. Yoder has been a man of varied activity both private and public. In addition to his services of a pros- perous church he has been directing the work of a large farm, which earns him the needed support for himself and his family. As a member of the Illinois Central Conference he has several times served as its president. He has also been through the time of active relief work, his conference’s representative on the Mennonite Central Committee. At present he serves on The Joint Mission Board, and also on the Board of Witmarsum Seminary. 392 FEEDING THE HUNGRY SoME PERSONAL IMPRESSIONS Allen Yoder As a member of the Mennonite Central Committee I appreciate this opportunity to give expression to my inner feelings for the privilege afforded me t