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Deshazer Bibliography, Seattle Pacific University
Deshazer Bibliography, Seattle Pacific University
Overview
A bibliography of published materials on Jacob and Florence DeShazer and their story. Compiled in 2022.
Memorial Service Program For Florence Deshazer, Shoreline, Wa, Shoreline Free Methodist Church
Memorial Service Program For Florence Deshazer, Shoreline, Wa, Shoreline Free Methodist Church
Overview
Program for Memorial Service in Shoreline, Washington, celebrating the life of Florence DeShazer.
Memorial Service Program For Florence Deshazer, Salem, Or, Salem Free Methodist Church
Memorial Service Program For Florence Deshazer, Salem, Or, Salem Free Methodist Church
Overview
Program for Memorial Service in Salem, Oregon, celebrating the life of Florence DeShazer.
In Tribute, Florence Deshazer August 9, 1921 - July 5, 2017, Gerry Coates
In Tribute, Florence Deshazer August 9, 1921 - July 5, 2017, Gerry Coates
Overview
Tribute article written by Reverend Gerry Coates, director of Global Church Advocacy, Free Methodist World Missions, describing Florence's missionary work in Japan.
Florence's Gifts, Ruth Kutrakun
Florence's Gifts, Ruth Kutrakun
Overview
Tribute given at Florence's memorial service by her daughter Ruth.
Life Story Of Florence Deshazer, Carol Aiko Deshazer Dixon
Life Story Of Florence Deshazer, Carol Aiko Deshazer Dixon
Overview
Biographical sketch of Florence DeShazer written by her daugher Carol Aiko in 2017.
Spiritual Formation Of Young Adults In China: A Case Study Of Protagonists In Boxers And Saints, Xu Bian
Spiritual Formation Of Young Adults In China: A Case Study Of Protagonists In Boxers And Saints, Xu Bian
Seattle Pacific Seminary Theses
The thesis examines the spiritual development of young adult protagonists depicted in Boxers and saints by Gene Luen Yang using the framework of six spiritual components and the approach of critical content analysis. It shows that the six elements, journey, transcendence, community, religion, mystery of creation, and transformation, are involved regardless of different religions people are converted to. In addition, religions provide an avenue for spirituality to mature given that spirituality is an intrinsic and universal characteristic of human beings regardless of their religious beliefs or lack of them. Finally, spirituality is not superior to religions because of the two …
Epilogue, Florence Deshazer
Epilogue, Florence Deshazer
Overview
A brief account by Florence DeShazer of her and Jacob's activities from their retirement to Jacob's death.
Letter Circa March 31, 2008, Iwao Shimada
Letter Circa March 31, 2008, Iwao Shimada
Overview
Letter of condolence from Reverend Iwao Shimada, pastor of the Kagura-cho Free Methodist Church (formerly the Nishinomiya Free Methodist Church), to Florence DeShazer on Jacob's death.
Direct Connection: Remembering Jacob Deshazer, Art Brown, K. Lavern Snider
Direct Connection: Remembering Jacob Deshazer, Art Brown, K. Lavern Snider
Overview
Remarks given by fellow Free Methodist missionary K. Lavern Snider about Jacob DeShazer's missionary work in Japan.
Letter March 31, 2008, Philip W. Eaton
Letter March 31, 2008, Philip W. Eaton
Overview
Letter of condolence from Dr. Philip W. Eaton, president of Seattle Pacific University, to Florence DeShazer on Jacob's death.
My Father's Hands, Ruth Kutrakun
My Father's Hands, Ruth Kutrakun
Overview
Tribute given at Jacob's memorial service by his daughter Ruth.
Memorial Service Program For Jacob Deshazer, Salem First Free Methodist Church
Memorial Service Program For Jacob Deshazer, Salem First Free Methodist Church
Overview
Program for Memorial Service celebrating the life of Jacob DeShazer. Included also are the words and music for the hynm "I'd Rather Have Jesus" and some quotes from Jacob.
Famed Doolittle Raider, Graduate Of Spc, Dies At The Age Of 95, Doug Taylor
Famed Doolittle Raider, Graduate Of Spc, Dies At The Age Of 95, Doug Taylor
Overview
Brief obituary of Jacob DeShazer written by Doug Taylor, Seattle Pacific University Director of Alumni and Parent Relations.
In Tribute Of Rev. Jacob Deshazer, Art Brown
In Tribute Of Rev. Jacob Deshazer, Art Brown
Overview
Tribute article written by Dr. Art Brown, head of Free Methodist World Missions, describing Jacob's missionary work in Japan.
Flight Into Eternity, Clint Kelly
Flight Into Eternity, Clint Kelly
Overview
Article from the Spring 2004 issue of Seattle Pacific University's alumni magazine Response, telling Jacob and Florence's story from World War II, to their mission work in Japan, to their activities after retirement.
U.S. Air Force Oral History Interview: Rev. Jacob D. Deshazer, James C. Hasdorff, Jacob Deshazer
U.S. Air Force Oral History Interview: Rev. Jacob D. Deshazer, James C. Hasdorff, Jacob Deshazer
Overview
Transcript of an oral interview (including editorial notes and additions) between Jacob DeShazer and Dr. James C. Hasdorff. The interview includes Jacob's family background, time in the Army Air Corps, the Doolittle Raid, imprisonment in Japan, release from prison, time at Seattle Pacific College, and missionary work in Japan.
You're Invited, Toddville Free Methodist Church
You're Invited, Toddville Free Methodist Church
Japan, 1967-1977
Flyer inviting members to come to hear Jacob and Florence DeShazer at the Toddville Free Methodist Church, Toddville, Iowa.
The Missionary Tidings, November 1963, Featuring Japan, Free Methodist Church
The Missionary Tidings, November 1963, Featuring Japan, Free Methodist Church
Japan, 1959-1963
Part of the November 1963 issue of "The Missionary Tidings," the magazine of the Free Methodist Women's Missionary Society. The issue includes multiple articles on the state of the Free Methodist Churches and missionaries in Japan, including the DeShazers. Jacob contributed an article on seeing multiple generations of Japanese come to Christ, while Florence contributed two articles, one on the DeShazer's methods of evangelism in smaller towns and villages, and another on two Japanese churches celebrating 5 year anniversaries. A photo of some members of the DeShazer family witnessing in a Japanese village is featured on the cover.
Obituary - Hulda Andrus, Unknown
Obituary - Hulda Andrus, Unknown
Overview
Obituary of Hulda Andrus, Jacob DeShazer's mother.
Deshazer "Comes Home" - Briefly, Bible Meditation League
Deshazer "Comes Home" - Briefly, Bible Meditation League
Japan, 1948-1955
Article in "The Bible Meditation Leaguer" describing Jacob DeShazer's trip to the United States and photos of missionary work in Japan.
Deshazer Joins Raiders At Reunion, Free Methodist Church
Deshazer Joins Raiders At Reunion, Free Methodist Church
Japan, 1948-1955
Articles in the "YPMS News," the magazine of the Free Methodist Young People's Missionary Society (YPMS) describing Jacob DeShazer's trip to the United States for the Doolittle Raider Reunion and about the revival in Japan.
Seattle Pacific College Bulletin May 1952, Seattle Pacific College
Seattle Pacific College Bulletin May 1952, Seattle Pacific College
Japan, 1948-1955
May 1952 issue of the Seattle Pacific College Bulletin, mostly devoted to the premiere of the film made about Jacob DeShazer's life.
The Most Incredible Book To Come Out Of World War Ii, Light And Life Press
The Most Incredible Book To Come Out Of World War Ii, Light And Life Press
Japan, 1948-1955
Advertisement for a biography of Jacob DeShazer written by Seattle Pacific College president C. Hoyt Watson and published by the Free Methodist Church's Light and Life Press.
The Japan Free Methodist Mission, Free Methodist Missionary Board
The Japan Free Methodist Mission, Free Methodist Missionary Board
Japan, 1948-1955
Booklet describing the Free Methodist denomination's presence in Japan. Included are a history of the denomination in the country of Japan, an essay by Jacob DeShazer describing his first year in Japan, a report on the membership of the churches by E. C. John (also included are a list of the churches and their pastors), an item on the Osaka Christian College (formerly the Osaka Seminary), a list of Free Methodist missionaries past and present, and photographs of missionaries, pastors, and churches.
Giving With Outstretched Hands, Free Methodist Missionary Board
Giving With Outstretched Hands, Free Methodist Missionary Board
Japan, 1948-1955
Full-page appeal for financial aid to send more missionaries to Japan and support the ones already there. Jacob DeShazer's story is used in the appeal.
Permission To Engage In Specific Business Activity In Japan, General Headquarters Supreme Commander For The Allied Powers
Permission To Engage In Specific Business Activity In Japan, General Headquarters Supreme Commander For The Allied Powers
Japan, 1948-1955
Memo giving Jacob DeShazer permission from the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers to sell in Japan to Japanese publishers his book "From Japanese Raider to Japanese Missionary," which falls under the scope of educational, informantional or cultural material. Included are the terms and conditions of the permission.
Equipment List, Free Methodist Missionary Board
Equipment List, Free Methodist Missionary Board
Japan, 1948-1955
A list of publications with prices and introductory text soliciting offerings from Free Methodists to purchase the publications for use by the DeShazers in Japan. The text may have been written by Jacob or Florence DeShazer.
Letter February 27, 1949, Florence Deshazer
Letter February 27, 1949, Florence Deshazer
Japan, 1948-1955
Letter from Florence DeShazer to Jacob's sister Helen, describing the DeShazer's daily activities (including some trouble they are having with their stove), some of the visitors they have been entertaining, Florence's use of Felt-o-grams for Bible teaching, Jacob's missionary activities, and responding to some news of Jacob's family.
Interesting Letters From Missionary Alumni, Seattle Pacific College
Interesting Letters From Missionary Alumni, Seattle Pacific College
Japan, 1948-1955
Item in the February, 1949, issue of the "Seattle Pacific College Bulletin" highlighting recent letters received from SPC missionary alumni in different parts of the world. Letters from Rev. Oliver R. Haslam and Miss Ruth Pinckney both mention the DeShazers and their work in Japan.