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October 20, 2003		La Mirada, California – The crowd began entering the auditorium at Crowell Hall, the music school, on the campus of BIOLA University. Among those visiting, were a number of Torrey family members who came from Korea, Japan, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Florida and Missouri. The evening celebration was the premiere showing of a film documentary called "Complete Obedience, The Legacy of Dr. R. A. Torrey." A film made by some students from BIOLA University. The Torrey family members were invited as special guests of the Torrey Honors Institute at BIOLA University and its Director, Dr. John Mark Reynolds. Dr. Reynolds had befriended the Torrey Family when he invited Father Archer Torrey and his wife Jane to BIOLA University in 2001. He honored them as the newest members of the Torrey Honors Institute. It was an extraordinary meeting, the Torreys meeting the Torreys for the first time. Father Reuben Archer Torrey III had not been back to BIOLA since his first visit as an eighteen-month-old child in 1919. It had been 81 years since Father Archer Torrey's last visit. This year marked the 75th Anniversary of Dr. R. A. Torrey's his home going to the Lord. Plans were made to use the annual Torrey Memorial Conference Week, held at BIOLA University each year, to celebrate Dr. R. A. Torrey's Anniversary. Dr. Reuben Archer Torrey was the first superintendent of BIOLA in 1912. He died on October 28, 1928. After Archer and Jane's visit, Dr. Reynolds listened to an idea Don Lee shared about making a film about the Torreys. Dr. Reynolds agreed the Torreys had created a legacy worth remembering. He offered his support and told Don he knew a few students who might want to come to work for him. On one occasion, while working together to build a new website for Jesus Abbey, Don asked Father Torrey to share with him about his walk with Jesus Christ. Father Torrey replied with two words, "complete obedience." Later on, Don learned that complete obedience is about the "willingness" to give God anything He wants you to give up." The story of Complete Obedience is about three men named R. A. Torrey, who gave up everything for Christ, who in turn, gave their lives everything they could have ever possibly imagined in all their youthful longings. God is using students at BIOLA equipping their heads, hearts and hands to grow His Kingdom. They researched the Torrey legacy for their script reading books, magazines, personal letters, microfilm, audio tapes, conducted phone interviews and traveled across country to interview family members and some family members flew to California to be interviewed by them. Torrey family members responded from all over the world sharing stories about their heritage and sending hundreds of personal family photos. The students researched the chronology and put the pieces together to come up with a script lock, picture lock and audio lock. It took ten months to make the film. The film brings out the struggle of each man's faith to give God complete control of their lives. It shares their challenging stories and the spiritual discipline they needed for an intimate relationship with God. The story is about God, it glorifies God and it will stimulate more service for Christ. Biographies keep the wonderful ministries of many people alive and fresh before us. It introduces us to people we might not know or perhaps have misunderstood. Biographies give people a new appreciation of ministries other than their own. Three men named Torrey, serving one Master, created a legacy worth remembering. Excellence in two areas of ministry has been achieved by few; it has been a rare genius who has been so gifted in three areas, but to excel in four capacities would seem near impossible…but it has been done two or three times in history. Dr. Reuben Archer Torrey is a classic example, for he was renowned as an educator, a pastor, a world evangelist and an author. He served alongside noted evangelist D. L Moody and was instrumental in the founding of The Chicago Bible Institute (now called Moody Bible Institute). Dr. R. A. Torrey was the first dean of the Bible Institute of Los Angeles (called BIOLA University). He resolved to teach nothing but the Bible, and the Bible as the infallible and inerrant Word of God. He displayed a profound grasp of theology and authored 40 books. Some students of church history feel he did more to promote personal evangelism than any other one man since the days of the apostles. Dr. Reuben Archer Torrey is known as The Apostle of Certainty. His son, Dr. Reuben Archer Torrey Jr. was a man of two great loves; God in Heaven and people on earth. At six years old, he was asked by Hudson Taylor what he wanted to be when he grew up. After a moment's hesistation, he responded clearly, "A minister!" Growing up under one of the most famous evangelists of North America, he became a remarkable missionary, developing self supporting churches in China and serving on the Famine Relief Board. In an accident, Reuben lost his arm. He was called on to become the founding director of the Korean Amputee Rehabilitation Project. The devastation of the Korean War left 30,000 amputees in its wake. Dr. Reuben Archer Torrey Jr. became known as the man who lost his own arm but could make the legless walk and give the armless hands. In amazement of his compassion for people, as noted at his funeral, the comment was heard, "A saint has been among us." Dr. Reuben Archer Torrey Jr was called by a Korean newspaper, as an Apostle of Love for mankind. Dr. R. A. Torrey's grandson and Dr. R. A. Torrey Jr.'s son was Father Reuben Archer Torrey III. When asked what he would be when he grew up, he would say, "The same thing as my father, I suppose." And he was sad. All his friends had such exciting plans and here he was doomed to the dull life of a missionary, not pioneering, just following in someone else's track. Looking back, Archer realized that following in his father's footsteps meant following Jesus, and following Jesus led him to more excitement and adventure than he could have possibly imagine in all his youthful longings. He spent half his life building a Christian community called Jesus Abbey in South Korea. Father Reuben Archer Torrey III is called The Apostle of Prayer. Dr. John Mark Reynolds, Director, of the Torrey Honors Institute introduced the evening in Crowell Hall. It began with singing a favorite of Dr. R. A. Torrey, "Oh That Will Be Glory For Me" and a presentation by the Torrey Music Club of the only hymn Dr. R. A. Torrey is known to have written, "Bless Thou Jehovah." Many were given recognition, including the film crew for serving and the special treatment the Torrey Honors Institute gave to promote the evening venue. Mrs. VJ Vonk, Assistant to the Director, was recognized for her tremendous work. It was also an occasion to introduce the Torrey Family members who had flown in from all over the country and overseas. Flying in from Korea, were the Torrey Matriarch, Sister Jane Torrey, wife of Father Reuben Archer Torrey III and her daughter Yancey Torrey and a friend from Korea, Bernice Choi. Jane's son, Reverend Ben Torrey and his wife Liz came in from Connecticut. Archer's sister, Clare Torrey Johnson, another Torrey Matriarch, had planned on coming to the premiere but had injured her back and could not travel. She was sorely missed but she sent her clan. Dr. R. A. Torrey's great grand nephews, Clare's sons, Arlo, Reverend Slade and Reverend Peyton and great great grand nephew, Pierce flew in from Japan, Missouri and Florida. Sam Lim, Jane and Archer's godson, also made it to the premiere. It was a joyous occasion for the Torrey family and for BIOLA to share in their reunion and celebration of the film's premiere that night. Dr. John Mark Reynolds was acknowledged and appreciated with a special gift for his responsibility for much of the renaissance BIOLA was experiencing in revisiting their heritage, Dr. R. A. Torrey. It was said, "He has bridged the future with its past. Befriending a family of Torreys and making a connection for his students with the Torreys. He is truly a member of the Torrey Family." Two years after the Mayflower landed in America, four Torreys arrived to build a lineage of Presidents of Universities, Governors, Lawyers, Ministers and many other renown accomplishments. Father Archer Torrey counted 117 families in the Torrey lineage. Archer shared that all but one, has had a face to face encounter with the Lord. Presently, over 80% of the Torrey clan are in the ministry serving Jesus Christ. Their ministries have affected many parts of the world. One man, who's father owned a beer brewery in Australia, loved good music. On his way to work, he would pass the town hall and heard beautiful music coming from it. One night he decided to go inside. He found that Dr. R. A. Torrey was having a Crusade. He attended every night and a week later Louis Talbot committed his life to Christ. He went on to have a great ministry in America. When the film was viewed, it appeared the audience was captivated. The auditorium was completely silent as if to take in every moment of film's message. On October 20th 2003, an evening of Christian fellowship "struck a blow for Christ." God's Spirit flowed through the activities of that day and the next. Earlier that Monday, the Torrey family members arrived on campus to attend Torrey Chapel, a service beginning the Torrey Memorial Conference Week at BIOLA. Chaplain Ron Hafer led the service held in the gymnasium, over 300 students attended. At noon, the Torrey family met with the teaching staff at the Torrey Honors Institute. On Tuesday, October 21st, some members of the Torrey family attended The Torrey Scholarly Conference, at first at BIOLA. The conference invited speakers who had written papers on Dr. R. A. Torrey from around the country. Dr. Fred Sander, Professor of Theology at THI, saw the need to study Dr. R. A. Torrey theologically and pulled together this program. The names of the speakers of the Torrey Scholarly Conference were Tim Gloege, Dr. Dan Crawford, Dr. Philip Goff, Dr. Kermit Staggers, Dr. Bill Svelmoe, Wayne Weber, Paul Spears and Dr. Fred Sanders. Later that day, Rick Bee, Director of the BIOLA Alumni, gave the Torreys a tour of the Campus. The Torreys also were received by Dr. Clyde Cook, President of BIOLA, who was the son of missionaries to China and had to escape with his family at the outbreak of World War II. Afterwards, Torrey members were interviewed and taped by BIOLA to archive their "historic" visit. The Torrey Honors Institute held a reception that evening for their Torrey family guests and speakers from the Torrey Scholarly Conference. BIOLA's Provost and Vice-Provost, Gary Miller and Carol Taylor visited with the guests. Dean Schwarz, who oversees the Torrey Honors Institute, was also present. Dr. Miller spoke highly of the past few days activities and commented on BIOLA's Torrey legacy, the scholarly conference, complete obedience and their future importance. They are a wonderful team of leaders. Members of the Torrey family also felt the "call to arms" to revisit their own heritage and legacy. Many serve selflessly for Christ in their own ministries and affirmed the call to appreciate the great heritage of their forefathers. The next day, the Torreys left for home.

August 27, 2002		The entire Anglican Cathedral of Seoul was filled to overflowing and still the people came, willing to stand outside of the Cathedral in the light, misty rain. Inside, surrounded by family and loved ones, Uncle Archer’s flag-draped casket, with the portrait at the head, lay in state. Flowers and tributes flooded in from the rich and poor, from the President of South Korea, Kim Dae Jung and other politicians, Reverend Chou and other leaders in the ecclesiastical, academic and business world not just in Korea but from over the globe. However, the most evident common denominator in the hundreds that thronged into the cathedral was their personal connection to Uncle Archer and Aunt Jane. This showed itself in the emotion and grief so clearly evidenced in almost everyone in the Cathedral through their tears and evident sense of personal loss. It was clear again, when after the service, eulogies and Eucharist for the immediate family, Aunt Jane and the family lined up behind the bier in the chancel and graciously greeted all those who wished to personally pay their respects by leaving a flower on the casket and greeting the family. Essentially, the whole crowd at the Cathedral came forward. As the hundreds and hundreds came forward for perhaps well over an hour, I was deeply moved at what was clearly a display of their sense of personal loss and touched as I watched Aunt Jane recognize so very many of them as they filed past the family! It was a moment that clearly showed Uncle Archer and Aunt Jane’s deep commitment and faithfulness in Jesus’ name to thousands of dear Korean souls so beloved by their Saviour. After the procession in buses to the crematorium, which included a stop for a fragrant Korean luncheon for all in the buses, the group entered the crematorium which, for me, was again moving in several ways. In Japan, that final trip to that very final moment has a sense of darkness and dread. The scene inside of the crematorium in Japan is one that speaks of permanent separation and of a hopelessness. (While this is different even in Japan for the cremation of believers, one is surrounded, in the crematorium, by the other knots of families and friends saying farewell to their dear ones with this sense of eternal separation.) As our group from the Cathedral walked towards our assigned space we passed other clusters of grieving families, many who were singing familiar Christian hymns and gospels songs and reading scripture out loud. There was a sense of peace and hope and even joy. This was a shock to me in its contrast to what we see in Japan. What a wonderful tribute to the work of the Holy Spirit in Korea. As we waited in an ante-room for the fire to consume the earthly shell that Uncle Archer had used for eight decades, we prayed, sang and had a commitment service. Aunt Jane bore up in strength during all of the draining activities of the day. At the crematorium she showed the special strength and peace that comes from being buoyed up by the concern and shared-grief of so many believers that were there to see Uncle Archer off. Late in the afternoon, from outside of the crematorium, we started the long chartered-bus trip back home to Jesus’ Abbey. With ample snacks, beverages and much rich fellowship and that strange mixture of grief and joy that is the mark of Christ’s followers sharing in the passing of one committed to Him, we spent the next several hours driving from Seoul up to the mountains of Kangwon do. In the front sat Ben, at first holding the ashes as the eldest son with Reuben holding the picture and Sam holding the cross from Jesus’ Abbey. The rest of us, began, with no particular plan, trading places in the seat next to Aunt Jane who, if anything, was sustaining us! And that on two hours of sleep the previous night for her! These hours in the bus, were a time of reminiscence, tears, and laughter in the joy of sharing in Uncle Archer’s life and other rich family memories. We slowly wound up the road into the beauty of the mist shrouded mountains into Kangwon Do. This is in the Northernmost part of South Korea, just south of the DMZ, and after many hours we finally reached the small villages that surround Jesus’ Abbey and finally, the abbey itself. We were greeted upon arrival at Jesus’ Abbey by the faithful who had stayed behind to keep things running and we were shown to our various accommodations for the night. Most of the family had their own old familiar places which in itself was undoubtedly a comfort to each of them but also a reminder of the absence of dear Uncle Archer, father, husband and spiritual leader. Pierce and I were given the Kingsbury’s cottage complete with bathroom and kitchen. As we looked out our windows just across from us was a furiously rushing creek filled by the heavy summer rains, which cascaded over a small falls, serenading us all night long with the roar of the falls and refreshing sound of the water rushing past our cozy rooms. The day had been a rich tapestry of sounds including the melancholy tolling of church bells, and the glorious singing in the service to the frantic bustling sounds of the city; of memories jogged as we exchanged stories with our beloved relatives during the long bus ride; of smells ranging from kimchi and other lovingly prepared food to the peaceful fragrance of the forests and greenery surrunding the abbey; and of rich sights of both urban prosperity and the eventually the rustic beauty of the mountains and dense forests surrounding the abbey. Enfolded in this tapestry, Pierce and I were soon lulled by the sounds of the rushing creek outside our windows into a deep, peaceful sleep. - Arlo Johnson (Archer's nephew)

August 20, 2002		This is a premliminary report to share some of the highlights of the various services and celebrations of Dad's life and death. We are preparing a more complete report with pictures and the texts of some of the eulogies for adding to this web site in a few weeks. Dad was called to his eternal home at 7:40 on the morning of August 6th, 2002, a Tuesday morning. Yancey and I had arrived the night before and had a few minutes to be with him, to pray for him and to shed some tears. I was called about 7:00 the next morning and told to rush to the ICU as quickly as I could because he was in grave danger. I called Mom and Yancey in their room, waking them up. We got to the hospital about five minutes after he passed away as the result of a heart attack. Perhaps that, too, was God's mercy to us. Several people reported having had a dream or a sense that his time had come. Bunny, who was in the air on her way from the US, told us later that when she boarded the flight, she was in turmoil and had a feeling of oppression that had been with her since Dad's injury, but when she landed, she was at peace and the oppression had begun to lift. From this point on, I was expected to take on certain responsibilities as the eldest son, starting with accompanying Dad's body from the ICU to the Severance Hospital Mortuary and seeing where it was deposited. They do things a bit differently in Korea... The family has much more intimate involvement in all the processes leading up to and including the burial than in the US. I found it moving and, in a deep way, satisfying. I felt a special honor in fulfilling these responsibilities and a warm closeness with my father even though his soul had departed from the lifeless form for which we were caring. A number of brothers and sisters from Jesus Abbey were in Seoul or started the journey there as soon as they heard the news. From start to finish, their love, support and practical care were a very special strength and blessing to Mom, my sisters and myself. We are deeply grateful. Within and hour or two, a special waiting room had been set up in the funeral preparation place maintained by Severance Hospital and calling hours began. They went around the clock until Saturday morning when we took Dad's body to the Anglican Cathedral for the funeral Eucharist. The waiting room had a place for Dad's photograph to be on display with a low table in front and candles on the side. As people would come to pay their respects they would take a white chrysanthemum blossom and put it on the table as an offering in Dad's memory, kneel or stand for a short prayer than greet me and other Abbey brothers who were standing watch on the side. Someone was standing there all the time. I spent many hours keeping watch in this way. Before the morning was out, flowers began to arrive--and what flowers they were! Large floor-to-ceiling arrangements of white chrysanthemums draped with huge black-bordered white ribbons filled the room before the end of the day. The ribbons gave the name and/or organization sending the display. We received flowers from several departments in the hospital, from the Minister of Culture, President Kim Dae-Jung, churches, seminaries, individuals, the Mayor of Taebaek, Christian Television (these were a huge pot of white orchids) and many others. After people greeted the watchers, they would sign the guest book and make a contribution to the family. During the course of the week (usually this goes on for no more than three days, but because people were coming from great distances, it continued for four full days) about a thousand people came through. The gifts received were enough to pay for all the expenses including travel costs for immediate family coming from the US with an abundant amount remaining for my mother. God's mercy, shown through His people, is truly overflowing. Thank you, Lord. Dad's death was announced on television, radio and in several newspapers with long articles (not always accurate in the details but that's always the way with the press...). We were interviewed by reporters and for television several times. About twenty-four hours after death, the body is to be washed and prepared for burial. There is a special service to mark this point. So, on Wednesday morning, I was called upon to oversee this process starting with identifying Dad's body then watching as the undertakers washed, dressed and placed it in the coffin. As this was happening, Fr. Aidan Ahn, an Anglican priest connected with the Abbey, led in prayers and some a cappella singing. Brother Joseph, a member of the Abbey Council, Fr. Ahn and myself were the only ones present for this. After Dad's body was put in the coffin (I had the distinct impression that it was being packed away in a shipping crate to await the resurrection.), members of our immediate family and the Abbey household came in to offer prayers and say their final goodbyes. Then, the coffin was closed and put away until the funeral. We all went back to the receiving room where a large group of friends had gathered for the simple service marking this transition. During the time that the receiving room was open, the Abbey family maintained their daily round of prayer and worship with four or five short services a day. My wife, Liz, and our oldest son, Reuben, arrived during the week. Other friends and family began coming from overseas (Canada, the US, Taiwan, Japan), some in time for the funeral on Saturday and some for the final interment of ashes on the following Wednesday at Jesus Abbey. On Saturday, we took the body to the Anglican Cathedral in Seoul for the requiem service. Reuben's responsibility was to precede the coffin with Dad's photograph where ever it went. Sammy Lim, who had grown up under my parents' care at the Abbey from the ages of five to twelve, also came from St. Louis and carried a beautiful cross brought from the Abbey. He always walked in front of Reuben. The two of them rode in the hearse to the Cathedral. The service was moving and beautiful. There were about 1500 people in attendance. The Rev. David Ross flew in from the US to preach the sermon. The Bishop of Taejon (Dad's bishop) celebrated the Eucharist and the Bishop of Seoul participated. Following the funeral, two bus loads of people went with us to the Seoul Crematorium for more prayer and singing during the process of reducing Dad's mortal remains to ashes. Again, I was responsible for overseeing the process. We then went by bus, taking Dad's ashes to the Abbey, arriving about 1:00 Sunday morning. Sunday and Monday were rest days but we had calling hours again on Tuesday in the old Abbey chapel (now the library) for people from Taebaek and the village. On Wednesday, we brought Dad's ashes (I carried the urn with Sammy and Reuben in front) to the new Jesus Abbey common room and chapel in the building named Nazereth. About a hundred people were gathered there for this service then went with us as we climbed up to the Abbey cemetary high above the main buildings. At the commital, we had more prayers and special singing then we covered Dad's ashes with stones. After everyone left, one of the brothers took the stones and built them up around the urn into the beautiful wall that holds the ashes of Abbey members who have gone on to be with the Lord in eternity. It rained every day! Even though we were wet from the rain much of the time, the whole experience was deeply moving, a time of grieving and a time of joy. We were washed in the love of so many people and of our precious Lord. We were able to pour out our hearts to God and receive His strength and assurance. We rejoiced for Dad's life and accomplishments and for the sure and certain hope of the resurrection. Dad's work on earth is done. The Abbey carries it on. Mom was appointed to be president of the Abbey trustees succeeding Dad and interim chairman of the Three Seas Project. She plans to stay at the Abbey--her home and place of comfort and restfulness--where she will continue the life of prayer and ministry. Bunny came back with Liz, Reuben and me this past Saturday and is going on to Penn State this morning where she begins a doctoral program in comparitive literature (Chinese, Korean and British). I am back at The King's School where teacher orientation began yesterday. Yancey is staying on at the Abbey for a few more weeks. Thank you all for all your prayers and expressions of love. God has blessed us immensely through all you you. Thank you. - Ben (Archer's son)

August 6, 2002		After eighty-four years of faithful service, Dad has answered his call to come home and take the good rest ordained for him from the beginning. At 7:40 Monday morning, August 6, 2002 at Severance Hospital in Seoul, Korea, Archer Torrey finally succumbed to a heart attack and joined the Church Militant. I can feel his presence now in that great crowd of witnesses urging us on to run the race faithfully as he did, laying aside that sin that clings so close and keeping our eyes on Him who is the beginner and the finisher of our faith, Jesus Christ. Yancey and I arrived last night and had a chance to see him in the ICU. I then got a call early this morning that he was failing and called Mom and Yancey. He was ready to go and departed this life some five minutes or less before we got there. Bunny arrives tonight. There will be a funeral at 9:00am on Saturday, August 10 at the Anglican Cathedral in Seoul. We will then cremate him and take his ashes to Jesus Abbey to be interred there in a special service for the Abbey family and other family members. Thank you all for all your prayers and words of love and encouragement. - Ben (Archer's son)

May 21, 2002		Dear Friends and Family, Please keep my father, Archer, in your prayers. Sunday night, during the annual Jesus Abbey anniversary celebration, he stood up from sitting on a bench, had adizzy spell and fell backwards striking his head on the corner of the bench. There was a lot of bleeding. They took him to the hospital in Taebaek where the cut was sewn up but the doctors were concerned that he had internal bleeding and sweeling on his brain. He and Mom were taken by ambulance to a larger hospital in Wonju where they operated, cutting away a small piece of his skull and removing accumulated blood. They then replaced the bone. Fortunately, by the grace of God, there was no sweeling and the bleeding stopped. His condition is much better than everyone thought at first. He will be in the hospital in Wonju for a while, recuperating from the surgery. Please pray for a safe and speedy recovery. Brain surgery is never to be taken lightly, especially in an octogenarian. He'd been going strong up to now, so much so that the demands on his time were such that he wasn't getting the rest he needed! Perhaps this is, yet again, the Lord's way of making sure he gets the rest he needs.... Thank you for your prayers. In His Love, Ben

October 30, 2001		Biola University and the Torrey Honors Institute, located in La Mirada, CA, warmly welcomed Father Reuben Archer Torrey III and his wife Jane at the Calvary Chapel on campus. Father Torrey and Jane were inducted as honorary members of the Torrey Honors Institute. As honored members of the Institute, the Torreys were given silver rings. We learn from Rebecca Jewell, a student and friend of the Jesus Abbey website, that each year at Commencement, the Torrey Honors Institute, recognizes its new members and honored members with silver rings inscribed with the Latin words for Goodness, Truth and Beauty, "Bonum Veritas Pulcher." Traditionally worn around the middle finger because medievals believed that this finger contained a vein that ran straight to the heart. Father Torrey spoke to students, faculty and guests on the works of his grandfather, Dr. R.A. Torrey; his father, R.A.Torrey Jr.; and his own ministry, the Jesus Abbey. Father Torrey also expressed concerns about biblical interpretations such as Justice, Koinonia and Biblical Economics. When asked, Father Torrey encouraged the Torrey Honors Institute to continue teaching about Baptism in the Holy Spirit (as did, Dr. R.A. Torrey) and to get people to research Biblical Economics. Father Torrey also emphasized prayer. "It is a job you can do right now." "There are many different ways of praying and God is expecting us to develop our own patterns of intercessory prayer." Earlier, the day's visit included a morning breakfast with Biola University President, Dr. Clyde Cook and his wife, Anna Belle, and members of the faculty and administration. Afterwards, Mr. Rick Bee gave the Torreys a historic tour of the campus and Irene Neller videotaped an interview with the Torreys. At lunch, the Torreys had a chance to visit with students and attend a Torrey Honors class. After attending the class, Father Archer and Jane commented on how the students were prepared to discuss John Calvin's Institutes, "they actually read it and were concerned with the content." Archer and Jane were impressed and remarked how the campus was so inviting, the students were alert and bright and the faculty had a true "pioneering spirit" that Father Torrey was pleased to have associated with his family name. Father Torrey and Jane would like to continue this newfound relationship with Biola students and faculty by inviting them to their new website to have futher discussions on God's Word and share testimonials with the friends and families of the Torreys. Archer and Jane would like to thank Dr. John Mark Reynolds and his assistant, VJ Vonk, for all the arrangements and a very memorable visit. The Torreys enjoyed their wonderful time meeting the "Torreys." * Father Torrey has graciously allowed his 4th edition on Biblical Economics to be seen on the website, feel free to download and view it today, under Torrey Library. If you are a Mac user and using Netscape Navigator and are have problems viewing the website, please try Internet Explorer. * See Torrey Honors Institute at Biola

July 6-8, 2001		The Jesus Abbey Reunion was held July 6-8th outside Middleburg, VA at a private Christian retreat center. The Torrey's were present with all three of their children. About 60 people attended with many alumni present. A wonderful time of fellowship and praise with Father Torrey speaking about the "history" of Jesus Abbey. Saturday night included a time of intercessory prayer and Sunday was a final farewell after a service and Holy Communion.