Canadian Mennonite Bible College - Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

Text from Pages 1 - 70 of the 1950 volume:

Canadian Mennonite Bible College 515 Wellington Crescent, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada FOREWORD To the students of the C.M.B.C. who have attended this College this Yearbook shall serve as a lasting reminder of College days. It shall also be an instrument by which we may acquaint our people with this institution and create in¬ terest for it as well. Our hope and prayer is that this Year¬ book may inspire our people to attend, visit and support the College. The Canadian Conference has long desired such an educational institution and their prayers have been an¬ swered. May the Lord now continue to add His blessing. For other foundation can no man lay than is laid, which is Jesus Christ. —1. Cor. 3:11. 3 3)e(cgntcn niif ber tniinbiidien Sluiifrrcn,; in Snrbis, s iV(! ffUlfUMi 7 Die Stubenten unb I ' cfjrcr bee- Stanabifcf)cn Kcnitouitifdjrn Whet Goltcgc? luibtncn bicfco, iljr crfteb nlirburf), f)od)ad)tnttg?bolI ben Gkmcittbcu ber Slonfcrenj ber Diettttonitcu in Sotinbn. Wage bie[e? Jnljrbud) bap beitragen, nn? fefter ntitciitanber p ucrtiinben alb ciu ' -i ' olf, baft ba? (yrbe feiner Uniter in (Sf)rcu ()ii(t nub beffen Wtnubc unbrrriirfbnr nuf bn? Skrbicnft 3d 11 (s ' tjrifti ritt;f. I. Slav. i� :! I „(yincn nitbern Wruitb tnnn ninnanb legen auftcr bent, ber gelcgt iit, uteldicr ift Jefue Glji o %fr. f ■ • «S i - - M i -w ■ -� fl l-aMit. L. fefPf { l rA a .« ! P-§| | J THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE The President Rev. Arnold J. Regier Seeking a Salid fyo-undatio-n It is of great significance to pause and think through, from time to time, the fundamental principles of Christian Education. We should think of these as digging deep for bedrock in order that the foundation of our Canadian Mennonite Bible College be made firm and secure. One might consider three aspects of our educational program, the religious emphasis, the academic work, and the prac¬ tical service phase. Religious Emphasis The ultimate goal of our Bible College is to hold high Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord of our lives. All of our studies and activities in school life should be an incentive to honor and revere His name. The influence of every teacher must help to make the love and beauty of Christ more real and significant. The foundation of our Christian and Mennonite faith is in a personal acceptance of our Lord ' s atoning death and the shedding of his blood on the cross of Calvary. This is the basic doctrine of salvation. It is by an act of God’s grace and not by personal merit that we exper¬ ience forgiveness of sin and assurance of eternal life. The Bible is the center and focal point of our entire College curriculum. It is God’s Word and it is our convic¬ tion the whole counsel of God. The Bible was inspired by the Holy Spirit and given to the world through consecrated instruments who wrote as God commanded them. It is with equal concern that we ask the Holy Spirit to instruct us as we study the Word today. It is the policy of the College staff not only to emphasize a study of the historical background and formation of the Bible, but that we also thoroughly acquaint the students with the actual scrip¬ tural text itself. Academic Work To receive a well-rounded training necessary for Chris¬ tian service today, it is important that a student give time for academic studies. The College administration has been concerned that these be given on a high scholastic stand¬ ing so that recognition can be received in other Colleges and schools of higher learning. One of the great privileges which we have in our College is that we can offer these academic subjects along¬ side with the Bible courses. Oft-times schools of higher learning divide these studies into two separate departments and give no thought to the close relationship between i.hc secular and theological subjects. It is much more meaning¬ ful to students if they can take both phases at the same time and then learn to relate the one to the other. This correlation of all of these subjects into a whole is of great value, so that the thinking of students oe unified and that they be able to see the relationship of each to the varied experiences of life. Another purpose of this academic work is to give the students a good foundation for further study and teach them how to carry on self-study. Here language study is helpful in that it enables students to refer to many sources of information. A thorough study and prac¬ tice in the German language as well as the English is very necessary in that it will help the students working in our Canadian churches. Practical Service One learns best if one has opportunity to put into practice that which one is instructed in. Practical service helps to broaden the students ' understanding and sharpen his attentiveness to that, which might be offered him. The scientist has his laboratory, the normal school student does practice teaching, the medical student has a period of internship, so also the student preparing for Christian service should be given opportunity to serve in some prac¬ tical manner even when he is attending school. Jesus used this method most effectively in the train¬ ing of the disciples. They were learners, yet we read how He sent them out two by two. When they returned from these missionary tours he listened to their experiences and, no doubt, made many suggestions. The writer is grateful that opportunities were granted students of the Canadian Mennonite Bible College to serve in Sunday Schools in the city, sing in hospitals and in¬ valid homes, render programs in churches, and that minis¬ terial students also have been given opportunity to serve with sermons in a number of outlying churches. These have given our students a wider vision for the needs of mankind and have helped to bring them into a close) ' relationship with many of our Mennonite churches. The Lord Jesus said, “The Son of man came not to be ministered unto but to minister.” How much more should we as College family have this goal in mind as we prepare for future service. Too often students are aware of the fact that they are preparing for positions of leadership. These responsibilities in a true Christian sense can only be filled by those who are willing to serve. We as members of a College family have not always been able to achieve these principles as fully as we would wish but through the grace of God we hope that we can hold them in mind and strive for them in a greater degree in the future. They are foundation stones upon which the church of Jesus Christ, can build. Your principal wishes to take this opportunity to express his gratefulness and appreciation for the co-opera¬ tion in carrying out these fundamental principles during the past three years. Fellow faculty members, students, members of the Board, parents and many school friends have shown much love and kindness in this endeavor. It is: his earnest desire to consecrate every effort to the glory of God and the building up of Christ’s kingdom. S President of the College. Instructor of Old Testament Christian Education and Church History 9 Rev. David Janzen, B.A Instructor of Social Sciences English Literature and Bible 12 14 Pauline E. Jahnke, B.Sc. Registrar and Dean of Women I nstructor Miss Anne Danyluk Instructor of Voice Arnold J. Regier, A.T.C.M Instructor of Piano FACULTY MEETING Rev. Toews, Rev. Janzen, Miss Jahnke, Rev. Regier, Rev. Friesen, Rev. Wall, Mr. Konrad DAS DIREKTORIUM DES BIBEL COLLEGES Stehend: N. Fransen, D. Schulz, G. Neufeld, P. A. Rempel, P. W. Dyck, W. Enns, P. Schaefer, J. A. Dyck. Sitzend: J. Gerbrandt, Sekr.; J. J. Thiessen, Vors.; I. I. Friesen, Stellv.-Vors. Abwesend: D. Janzen, W. Mar¬ tens, J. G. Rempel. 16 Aeltester J. J. Thiessen Praesident der kanadischen Konferenz 1. ' Jim. 4:12 lefen mir: „91iemanb berad)te beine jugenb, fonbern fei ein 33orbiIb ben ©Idubigen iin SBort, im SBanbel, in ber Siebe, im ©eift, im ©lauben, in ber Steufdjbeit. Dimotbeu! mar nod) faft ein bungling, all iljm ba! $irtenamt in ber ©emeinbe iibertragen murbe. Da ntog er mob I eriebt baben, bafe dltere ©enteinbeglieber fid) nid)t genie Don ibm ermabnen unb belebren laffen mottten. Seine Slutoritatlftettung murbe moi)i non einem Jeif ber ©emeinbe ungern anerfannt. Der Sfymftel SfSaulu! erfubr baton. ©r roujjte, bafj biefe Sage 311 fcbmeren ©bannungen in ber ©emeinbe fiibren fomtte. Daber embfabl er bem iungcit Slmtlbruber, meniger 311 ermabnen unb 311 belebren, moI)I aber ein gute! SSorbilb all SJJenfd) unb all ©brift ben ©Idubigen 311 fein. Sill lebenber ©brift murbe er im ©emeinbebgu grofjen ©rfolg 3U beraeicbnen baben. Die ©emeinbe murbe il)n nicbt all ifSaftor ober SfSrebiger, mot)I aber all be [ten ©briften in ber ©emeinbe ebren. Diefer meife Slat bel Sljioftel! gift and) uni im ©emeinbe bau. Slber nid)t ben Seitern attein, fonbern alien ©liebern. Sltte fatten lebenbe ©briften fein. Unfer SSibelfottege bat bie Slufgabe, mitgumirfe ' n an ber ©rreidjung biefe! boben oielel burdj Dbecrie unb SSraril. ©I ift unfer atter SSeftreben gemefen, bem ftottege einen guten 9tuf 311 fidjern, burd) jiofitioe Sebre unb burd) bie SSetonung bel cbriftlicben SBanbel!. SBir boben uni nicbt in Dbl’ofition 311 ben Drabitioneu uiflmSebren unfrer ©e= meinfcbaft geftcttt. Der Jbefe ton „S3dter unb Sobne baben mir feine Ipulbiguitg entgegeugebradit. Da! molten mir and) in ber ftufunft fo batten. SBenn jung unb aft gegen einanber abgemogen merben, fo foil feiner bie $abl feiner abre in bie SBagfdjale Iegett. Die Dinge, roelcbe 3dbleu, finb ber ©eborfant gegen ©otte! ©ebote, bie ilenntui! be! gottlidjen SBortel, ber SBanbel in ber Siebe, im ©fauben, in ber tpeiligung, in ber Sieufdbbeit. Stuf biefem ©ebiet fatten ba! Sitter unb bie iyugenb metteifern, menu beibe in ©briftu! terbunben finb. SJiur mo aft unb jung ibren mabren SBert in bei ;-fugebdrigfeit 311 ©briftu! gefunben baben, bovt ber Streir jmifdien beiben anf unb beginnt ber briiberlidje SBetteifer, einanber gteidi 5U merben im SBort, im SBanbel, in ber Siebe, im ©eift, im ©lauben, in ber fteufdibeit, sum SSorbilb ber ©Idubigen. SBotte ber §err jung unb aft in unfern ©emeinben 3U lebenben CSbuiften madjen! ©inige bon ®ud) baben brei ' v a lire unfer SSibelfottege befucbt. Sie geben in ben Dienft, ben ber $err fitr fie beftimmt bat. Slnbere baben fiirjere 3eil ftubiert unb geben in ibren 93eruf guriicf. Stocb anbere fabren 3U ben 3-erien beim unb merben roiebcr fommen unb anbere mit= bringen. iDieirt SBttnfd) unb ©ebet ift, bafS Sure ugeub nirgenb! gering geaditet merben rnddjie, unb bafj ©ud) all „Sebeube ©briften bemdbrt. —3- ©■ Dbieffen. 17 Cj ' iaduate ' i William W. Dick, Leamington, Ont. Bachelor of Theology Degree Bruno Epp, Mt. Lehman, B.C. Bachelor of Theology Degree Henry Funk, Rosenfeld, Man. Bachelor of Theology Degree Hugo Hildebrand, Gretna, Man. Bachelor of Theology Degree 19 Mary K. Penner, Waldheim, Sask. Bachelor of Christian Education Degree Esther Patkau, Hanley, Sask. Bachelor of Theology Degree Herbert D. Peters, Lacombe, Alta. Bachelor of Theology Degree Peter G. Sawatzky, Herschel, Sask. Bachelor of Theology Degree 21 Ruben L. Siemens, Rosthern, Sask. Bachelor of Theology Degree John W. Neufeld, Beamsville, Ont. Bachelor of Theology Diploma 99 Henry Schmidt, Lowbanks, Ont. Bachelor of Theology Diploma Henry Wiens, Trossachs, Sask. Bachelor of Theology Diploma 23 L ervju JJe ea y Roy Bartel, Drake, Sask. Norman Bergen, Aberdeen, Sask. Edward Enns, Winnipeg, Man. Irma Jantz, Drake, Sask. Mrs. Anne Falk, Morden, Man. Peter Falk, Morden, Man. Katherine KI i ppenstei n, Rush Lake, Sask. John Martens, Sanford, Man. 24 Korny Martens, Fiske, Sask. Abram J. Neufeld, Lena, Man. Mimi Penner, Rosemary, Alta. Paul Peters, Gnadenthal, Man. Peter Schroeder, Altona, Man. Arthur Wiens, Herschel, Sask. SPECIAL STUDENTS Abe Poettcker, Pincher Creek, Alta. Mildred Bartel Schroeder, Winnipeg, Man. 25 Menno I. Bergen Aberdeen, Sask, Anne Braun, Glidden, Sask. Hague, Sask Osier, Sask. Henry Dueck. County Line, B.C, Anne Dyck, Winkler, Man, Nellie Ediger Drake, Sask, Edgar W. Epp, Abbotsford, B.C. Jake Fransen. Jordan Station, Ont. John Friesen, Marquette, Man. Nettie Friesen, Gretna, Man. Rev. Henry J. Gerbrandt, Lowe Farm, Man. Leola Jantz, Drake, Sask. Margaret Kehler, Abbotsford, B.C. Peter Kehler, Abbotsford, B.C. 27 Gerta Loewen Springstein, Man Willie Loewen Springstein, Man Abe Neufeld Drake, Sask, Henry H. Neufeld Cottam, Ont. Abe Pankratz, Mission City, B.C, Lydia Pankratz, ChiIIiwack, B.C, Hanley, Sask Gnadenthal, Man Bernice Regier, Laird, Sask. Mary Reimer, Kitchener, Ont. Mrs. Margareth Sawatzky, Herschel, Sask. Abe Schmidt, Blumenhof, Sask. Dorothy M. Schmidt, Drake, Sask. Betty Teichroeb, Gnadenthal, Man. Anne Wiebe, Plum Coulee, Man. SPECIAL STUDENT Jacob Baerg, Langley Prairie, B.C. 29 John Bergen, Stephenf ield, Man. Bill Boldt, Osier, Sask. James Dyck, Homewood, Man. Mrs. Marie Dyck, Homewood, Man. Rudy Goerzen, Starbuck, Man. Aaron Klassen, Homewood, Man. Mrs. Helen Neufeld, Lena, Man. Rev. Gerhard Peters, Sardis, B.C. 30 Jake Unrau, Winnipeg, Man. Ernst Wiebe, Lowe Farm, Man. Margaret Wiebe, Niverville, Man. Sara Lehn, Sardis, B.C. Orlando J. Sawatzky, Graysville, Man. Jacob A. Wiebe, Altona, Man. Sarah Wiens, Herschel, Sask. 3L FIRST YEAR OF COLLEGE 1947-48. SCENE AT FIRST OFFICIAL OPENING tAitliesUa eMatlt Ite JlonA cMelfx d 144, . . . The Canadian Mennonite Bible College was founded to meet a long felt need in our Canadian Conference. With a general rise in educational standards it was felt that the Conference could no longer neglect to provide oppor¬ tunities for the training of its future church leaders. It was felt that we could not rely on other schools or col¬ leges to prepare workers who would be adequately trained to meet the needs in our own churches and mission fields. The matter of establishing such a school received first mention in 1941 at our Canadian Conference held in Laird, Sask. Six years, however, had to pass before such a school was finally begun. Much clarification of thought was necessary before it could be determined what was actually needed and how these needs could be most fully met. Some felt that one or other of our present denominational schools could provide extra courses in order to give the necessary training; others thought that a separate school was needed. The problem as to where the school was to be situated and how the properly trained teachers were to be secured also needed to be solved. During the intervening years the matter was repeatedly referred to and given further study and consideration. Finally Winnipeg was chosen as the place in which the school should be begun. This city was centrally located, was already an educational center with many schools, and was also near to the oldest Mennonite settlement of our Conference in Canada. However, if Winnipeg was to be the future location of the College there still remained the Vfficult problem of finding a proper building in the city in which to begin the school. Repeated efforts were made to secure the old normal school which was vacant at this time, and was situated near the down town section of the city. Many other locations were also investigated. All such efforts were, however, without avail until finally the members of the Bethel Mission Church at 103 Furby Street offered the use of their church building as a place in which the school could be begun. Since this building had been previously used as a school and had proven satisfactory for such use, the offer was accepted by the members of the College Board. Some changes had to be made in the church in order to accomodate the school, but after these had been made the church was finally dedicated for use as a Bible College on October 5, 1947. The first teachers on the staff were Rev. Arnold Regier, president; Rev. H. Wall; Mr. John Konrad and Rev. I. I. Friesen. 32 The first students and faculty of the Canadian Mennonite Bible College. Left to right, Front Row: Rev. I. I. Friesen, Rev 1 . Arnold J. Regier, President, Rev. P. A. Rempel, Mr. John Konrad; Second Row: Mrs. P. Hoepp- ner, Lois Bartel, Mary Penner, Esther Patkau, Grace Day, Anne Reimer; Third Row: Mrs. Arnold J. Regier, Anne Braun, Irma Jantz, Annetta de Graaff, Homer Janzen, Hugo Hildebrand; Fourth Row: Mrs. Peter Sawatzky, Mil¬ dred Bartel, Mrs. J. Fransen; Fifth Row: Mr. Peter Reimer, Henry Wiens, P. Hoeppner, Bill Dick, Korny Martens. Art Wiens; Sixth Row: John Siemens, Peter Sawatzky, Henry Schmidt, Bruno Epp, John Neufeld, Jacob Fransen, Ruben Siemens, Alvin Friesen. Having found a place to begin the school, it was also necessary to secure a home in which the students could be housed. The Lord’s guiding hand was seen in the finding and purchasing of a fine home at 146 Furby Street, about a half a block from the school for this purpose. This building was purchased on August 5, 1947, and has proven quite satisfactory as a girl’s dormitory. For two years the College continued its work in the Bethel Mission Church. However, it was felt that this could not be a permanent arrangement. As the attendance of the school grew it was increasingly realized that the school should have a building of its own in which its needs could be more adequately met. Again repeated in¬ vestigations were made to find a suitable building. Finally on May 9, 1949, the present building used by the College, was found in a manner that again definitely revealed the guiding hand of the Lord. This building was owned by a Christian family who were in sympathy with the idea of selling their home for use as a Bible College and were also ready to give special considerations with regard to the purchase price. The purchase was made on May 17, 1949. This building, located on the bank of the Assini- boine River, is a three-storey structure which can be used as a school with very few changes and is ideally located in the best residential section of the city. The new school has also drawn an increased number of students so that in all things we can see the wonderful leading of our Lord in the further growth as well as in the founding of our school. We trust that the Lord may mightily use our College for the extension of His kingdom and the purpose for which it was founded by our Canadian Conference. Isaac I. Friesen. 33 Students of the Winter Term, 1947-1948 715 Dudley 146 Furby St. 399 Wardlaw Ave. 31 Library Classroom STUDENT COUNCIL Neufeld, Deputation; Henry Wiens, Devotion; Mildred Bartel Hugo Hildebrand, President; Homer Janzen, Social. College Octette % TP 1. Helping at M.C.C, 2. Skating party. 3. Spring outing, 5. Shell craft, 6. Visiting the University 7. St. Vital Sunday School 9. Annetta de Graaff, SECOND YEAR OF COLLEGE 1948-49 sas STUDENT BODY OFFICIAL OPENING STUDENT COUNCIL Pauline Jahnke, Faculty Advisor; Henry Funk, Devotion; Katherine KIippenstein, Secretary President; Hugo Hildebrand, President; Henry Wiens, Deputational; Homer Janzen, Social. Visiting Bethania Old Folks Home. Saturday night prayer meeting. Quartette that toured Ontario. Octette that toured western provinces. 39 1. Mr. Konrad and violin students. 2. Miss Irma Konrad, piano instructor. 3. Letter time. 4. “Das Suehnopfer”. 5. Choir practice. 6. Miss Danyluk and voice students. 7. Visiting a country church. 8. M r. H. Goertzen. 9. Hardy and Harry. 10. Miss Danyluk, voice teacher. 11. Off to sing in a hospital. -10 THIRD YEAR OF COLLEGE 1949-50 Our new building at 515 Wellington Crescent Scene at official opening and dedication Students and teachers on lawn. College family in the chapel at Christmas banquet. Library Reading Room Office Bulletin Board Chapel 45 THE COMMUNITY CHOIR 46 Student Council Bill Dick, President; Katherine Klippenstein, Secretary; Hugo Hildebrand, Vice-President; Nettie Friesen, Henry Wiens; Abe Neufeld; Miss Pauline Jahnke, Faculty Advisor. Missing from picture; Rev. Wall, Faculty Advisor. The Student Council functions as a representative or¬ ganization of the whole student body. It serves as liaison between the students and the administration, seeks to guide and correlate the total program of student activities, and takes care of any matters not covered by standing committees. The executive of the Student Council plan the weekly Saturday night prayer meeting when the whole College Family convenes to fellowship with one another and with God. Saturday night prayer meeting. 47 Devotional Committee Henry Funk; Margaret Kehler, Secretary; Abe Neufeld, Chairman; Korny Martens. “O come, let us worship and how down: let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.” Ps. 95:6. The work of the Devotional Committee has been the preparation of our student chapel programs, as well as being in charge of the devotional phase of activities on special occasions. All students participate in these periods of worship and the Lord’s blessing has rested upon them Student Chapels Group Singing Student Speakers Vocal Solos with Piano 48 Deputational Committee Paul Dyck; Mary Penner; Henry Wiens, Chairman; Lydia Pankratz, Secretary. „@eib abet Pater be§ SBortB unb niibt tporer nttein. Xiefen 93efeE)I bat unS unfer SWeifter gegeben itnb, inn betnfelben ttacfigufotnmen, bienett bie ©tubenten beB Colleges in berfdjiebener SBeife. ©ie ftngen in jioei §of|ntaIeru unb in bier Stltenfjeimen (93etb)ama eingefdjlofi ' eu), geben pro¬ gramme iu met)rern itircben SBinitibegS unb in nabelie- genbeit Crtfcfjaften. ©agu tun fie ©onntagSl ' cbularbeit in @t. Pitat, Pettjel SJiiffion, unb in ber College StircEje. Visiting the sick Singing at the College Church Visiting Bethania Old Folks Home St. Vital Sunday School 49 Social Committee The duty of this committee is to provide for the social for healthy deviation from mental strain, for guidance activities of our College, including recreation, sports, and in future youth work, and encourage Christian fellowship other social events. These are essential because they provide with students and teachers. - Edgar Epp; Irma Jantz, Secretary; Nettie Friesen, Chairman; John Martens. 50 chorals in order to develop the musical life of our people. The aim of this committee is to cultivate a greater interest in classical works, folk and nature songs and Piano Duet till. 1 JMpwI I ■ Ini Wm ml Pi Alpha Gamma Society Otto Driedger; Susie Peters, Chairman; Rev. D. Janzen, Faculty Advisor; Leola Jantz, Secretary; Abe Pankratz. Pi Alpha Gamma are the beginning letters of the Greek words which mean ‘concerning good writings’. Some of the writings which the Literary Society has considered in the past year include the works of biblical poets, the writings of Shakespeare, some original poems and plays written by members of our own group, and several religious dramatizations. Higher thoughts which are too deep or too sad to be expressed in everyday language often find utterance in the words of the poets. The Sanhedrin Scene “Geben ist seliger als nehmen” The Christmas Child The Shepherd King 53 Yearbook Committee Sitti ng: Rev. Friesen Faculty Advisor Susie Peters Hugo Hildebrand Assistant Editor Editor-in-chief and Secretary Miss Jahnke Faculty Advisor John Neufeld Business Manager Standing: John Martens Photographer Edgar Epp Jake Franzen Assistant Business Circulation Manager Manager Abe Schmidt A rtist Menno Bergen T ypist Scroll Staff Henry Schmidt; Dorothy Schmidt, Secretary; Menno Bergen, Editor; Miss Jahnke, Faculty Advisor, Herbert Peters. The College Scroll is a newsletter sponsored by the students of the Canadian Mennonite Bible College to strengthen the bonds of friendship within the College Fa¬ mily. It is the earnest desire of the Scroll staff that they might worthily fulfill their duties in publishing a student paper which will prove a blessing to all. Correspondents Bill Dick, Katherine KIippenstein, Rev. Regier, Gerhard Peters, John Neufeld. Tiefe ©ruppe Hon ®orrefponhenten I)at hie 9lufgabe, fitr hie berfdfjiehenen mennonitifcben $eitfcbriften SBericbte 311 fcbreiben, morin fie hen ©emeinhen fWittrilungen madfjen bon hem, ma� im College borgebt. ©ie fcf)reiben fitr hen Sfoten, fitr metirer ugenhblatter, „if)e SKennonite unh „%l)e SKennonite SBeeflp fRebiem. Ministerial Associa tion aber unh prehiget. SBir befornmen iifterS Cinlahungen bon hen ©emeinhen, hie in unh um SBinnipeg perum fid) befinhen, an hen ©onntagen mit hem SBorte 311 hieneit. Um hiefer Uufgabe beffer nacb ufommen, baben mir eine Cifte bon hen im Turd) hiefe ©ericbte befornmen hie ©emeinhen einen befferen Cinblicf in hie Slrbeit heS Colleges. 9Iucb mirh her .Viontaft 3 tnifd)en College unh tpeimatgemeinhen hahurd) aufretbt erbalten unh in bielen yallen eine ittnigere ©e= meinfcbaft gmifcben beihen f)ergeftettt. 3Kattb- 10:7. College ftuhierenhen orhenierten i)Srehigern unh hen ©tuhenten her tpomiletifflaffe aufgefteEt. ©omit fonnen mir etroaS fpftemaiifcber harnad) feben, hafe alien QMthern ©elegenbeit gebotcn mirh, an hiefer 21 rbeit teilgunebmen. 55 Bible Week B ibel woche Pred. J. J. Nickel Missionar J. Thiessen Dr. A. E. Kreider Bibel Woche „3reunb, jpricb bu ein fit 13 ©ebet fitr mid), Skint bu inmitten beiner 91 rbeif mein rnupt benf ' en. $d) fraud) baun bein ©ebet. Hub ©ott miff baun burd) bid) 91 tir ©ieg unb ©egeit idjeufeit. 9 . 1 ?it biefer berjlidjen, innigen iPitte fd)Iop Stltefter £5. J. 9 ?icfcl non fiaitgbant, @aff., feine 53 ibeIbortriige, bic er in uitferm ©ollege in ber SBibel 3 Bod)e bom 13 . big 311111 17 . ilUcirj bielt. ®ie beibett anbern iRebner, bie mil ifni an ber Sfrbeit teilnafjmen, tnaren 3 J?iffio ' nar Xfieifeu bon Snbien unb ®r. ftreiber aug ben SSereinigten ©taateu. Xie Xage ber Sfibeltnocbe inaren Xage beg ©eger.g fitr bie ©tubenten beg ©ollegeg, folnie and) fitr bie berjugereiften iprebiger unb Seiudjer. 3ubbrer unb 9 iebiter burften aufg neue au§ bent uttoerfiegbareit duet! ber einigen ©nabe ©otteg fcbopfen. Stltefter liidel bebanbelte in feinen Surtragen ben 1. iPetri Srief. ©r begeicbnete beu fiinften Skrg beg erften .Stapitefg alg bag Sifema beg ©riefeg, mo eg fjeifjt: „@ud), bie ifr aug ©otteg iPadit bitrd) ben ©loubcit bciunljrt lucrbct sitr Scligfcit. 99 ?iffionar Xljieffeti gab mefrere fef)rreicf)e Cid)fbiIberbor= triige, bie ttug bie mannigfaltigen SPiiiiongtcitigfeiten in Snbien aeigen. Sind) legte er bie erften ftapitel bes $ebraer 33 riefeg aitg. ©r fanb bie tonangebenbe iiote beg ' -Priefcg in beiu tinmen ©ape: „ efug CSEjriftug foil bodigefalteu tnerben! £r. .ttreiber iprad) in einfadjer, flarer SBeije itber bie iPfliditen beg iPaftorg feinen ©emeinbegliebern gegenitber. 2 IIg $irte babe ber iPrebiger bie gattje $erbe 311 betreuen. IPiefeg frfiliefjt nidft nur alle Slltcrgftufen bom ©reife big 3urtt fleinjien Hinbe ein, fonbern aud) bie Untreuen, bie ©leiipgiiltigen, jo, fogar bie Stbgefallenen. SBeiter betonte ®r. Streiber bic miditige ©teHung beg fleinen ftiitbeg in ber ©emeinbe. ©r bob bernor, bap bag .Stinb ein 9 ied)t babe, in feiner ©rjiebung folgenbe 2 lu)prikbe an feine ©Item 3U niadien: ibm bet ' 3lid)e Ciebe 311 erlneifen nub baburd) in il)m bag ©efii()l ber ©idierbeit 311 ermedeu, 3ur SIrbeit anjubalten 1111b in alien ©acbeii abfoluten @e= borfam 311 lebrcit, 3eit finben mit ibm 311 fpieleu, unb ibm geiftliebe 9 ?abrung jufommen 311 laffen. 56 Bible College Octette Standing: Bruno Epp, Dorothy Schmidt, Mimi Penn r, John Neufeld. Seated: Abe Poettcker, Mary Penner, Irma Jantz, John Martens. New members selected this year: Grace Day, Margaret Kehler, Nettie Friesen, Norman Bergen and Edgar Epp. Each year talented students are selected as members of the College Octette. Extensive tours have been made for the purpose of rendering programs in our Mennonite churches and schools throughout the provinces. Recently Beside a lonely road one day Was found a cold, grey stone; A sculptor spied it lying there, Examined it, and took it home. Long had he sought for such as this. With mastered strokes he carved Away the rough and jagged edge, Till all at once the marred And shapeless stone became a form Of beauty, grace and charm. —An image of a cherubim From uncouth stone was carved! the eight students pictured above, together with Rev. Regier, toured the Mennonite communities in the Western District Conference of the U.S.A. While walking down the road of life You, too, may find a stone— The heart of some poor fellowman Through sin embittered grown. But do not cast aside, reject— This numb, encrusted soul Needs but the Master-sculptor’s touch To hew the callous, cold, Sin-harder.ed edge. See ’neath His hand An image there unfold, Of Christ; most wonderous image now Shines through this heart and soul! —Edgar W. Epp 37 BOYS’ DORMITORY LIFE 1. Bread pudding in the makin 2. W!-at gives for dinner? 3. Soup’s on. 4. It takes a lot of practices. 5. Wash day. 6. Dear Mom and Dad. 7. Check-mate. 3. Devotions. 9. Exam tomorrow? 10. Hall of time. 11. What happened then? 12. Mid-night snack. 1 1 I ■ n ll 1 ' a ; I a;, ■ ' i : iMii . ; it ' stm-ZZxi iLOsSl IW ■ 1. m 1 i|| % jil HI GIRLS’ DORMITORY LIFE 1. “Ein guter schwerer Cake! 2. “Lieski jeiht noa College.” 3. The proof of the pudding parkling bright 7. Stairway choristers, 8. Another term due? out difficulties. 10. Weekly prayer meeting 12. Esther and Anne. 13. What! 14. How to end a perfect day, I f 1 |fc , ;, i 1 jjAww .-.. -A IhI i r r 1 ' ' Jk 1 M |— 1 . l p. M.B. College friends. Lunch time at school visitors. Typing for Yearbook, Baker’s dozen Beautiful Dreamer. Many happy returns warmth Intelligent discussion We Thank You for your contributions which have helped make this YEARBOOK possible- - - RIEDIGER’S GROCERY Winnipeg, Manitoba ECONOMY HATCHERY Rosenfeld, Manitoba FUNK’S GENERAL STORE Drake, Saskatchewan THIESSEN BUS LINES Rosenfeld, Manitoba ROSTHERN HARDWARE, Jack Friesen Rosthern, Saskatchewan INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER FARM EQUIPMENT, D. D. Berg Rosthern, Saskatchewan MENNONITE BOOK STORE Rosthern, Saskatchewan FRIESEN’S PHARMACY Rosthern, Saskatchewan MONARCH LUMBER COMPANY Rosthern, Saskatchewan H T SALES and SERVICE Altona, Manitoba D. W. FRIESEN SONS Altona, Manitoba 62 H. C. VOTH, Merchant Lowe Farm, Manitoba THE W. W. COOPER COMPANY LTD. Swift Current, Saskatchewan DUECK ' S HARDWARE Lanigan, Saskatchewan NIAGARA TOWNSHIP FRUIT CO-OPERATIVE Virgil, Ontario H. P. PENNER Sanford, Manitoba DUECK MOTORS Preston, Ontario HEINRICH’S TOOL DIE SHOP Virgil, Ontario DR. E. L. EWERT Rosthern, Saskatchewan P. SCHELLENBERG, Hardware Merchant Hague, Saskatchewan CO-OP. VEGETABLE OILS LTD. Altona, Manitoba HAMM’S GARAGE Morden, Manitoba W. LOEWEN Herschel, Saskatchewan BOESE FOODS R.R. 2, St. Catharines, Ontario JOHN FRIESEN Sanford, Manitoba C. DIRKSEN FLORIST Grimsby, Ontario SCHELLENBERG CO., General Building Contractors St. Catharines, Ontario DR. H. OELKERS Winnipeg, Manitoba C. A. DEFEHR SONS LTD., Wholesale Distributors Winnipeg, Manitoba DR. N. J. NEUFELD Winnipeg, Manitoba REDEKOP ELECTRIC CO. Winnipeg, Manitoba INDEPENDENT CREDIT JEWELLERS Winnipeg, Manitoba CROSSTOWN CREDIT UNION SOCIETY LTD. Winnipeg, Manitoba MENNONITE HOSPITAL SOCIETY CONCORDIA Winnipeg, Manitoba DR. J. B. DERKSEN Winnipeg, Manitoba STAFFORD MEATS AND GROCERIES Winnipeg, Manitoba WINNIPEG GRAPHIC ART ENGRAVERS LTD. Winnipeg, Manitoba BORNOFF SCHOOL OF MUSIC — John Konrad, Director I 65 Be Thou our Guide, O Master! We cannot walk alone, Our weary feet would falter, Our failing ' spirits groan. Be Thou, O Strong and Mighty, The Guardian of our soul, And lead us ever onward Unto the heavenly goal. Be Thou our Friend, O Master! This world is strangely cold. Our human friends forsake us, Earth ' s friendships cannot hold. Be Thou, O kind and loving And understanding Friend The Bearer of our burdens Our Trust unto the end. Be Thou our Lord, O Master! To serve ourselves is vain; There is no satisfaction When sinful self doth reign. Be Thou, our valiant Victor, Redeemer, Lord and King; That we may join in chorus To make glad anthems ring. Lydia Pankratz. 9 J?ir Miitjt eiit ftitter ' @arten jdiattig gritnen ©runb, Xer SSIumen bo 511 marten, SSergniigt mirf) mandje Stunb; SBirb mir mein ®au§ ju enge, Xer Xag 311 triib unb gran: Sliicflt id) au 3 bent ©ebriinge $511 feme 3mieben§au. %d) gefje gern 311111 kartell ftitten griinen ©runb, Xer iOfumen ba 311 marten Sergniigt mid) mand)e ©trmb; SJetriibtc mad)t er froblidi, Unb ©reife niadit er jung, Unb ©iinber mad)t er fclig; Gr fjeifjc Grinnernng. ■—Hart ©erof. 66 DIARY FOR 7950 Sept. 30—146 and 515 are teeming with old ac¬ quaintances and new arrivals. Registration seems to be a headache for some people, but the strain is alleviated by the fellowship supper and get- acquainted social that ends the day. Oct. 1—Rev. G. Peters and Rev. D. Janzen challenge the students to seek God’s help at our first prayer meeting. Oct. 8—The College family enjoys a treat of lus¬ cious fruit sent from Ontario. Are you surprised that Ontario students are always welcome? Oct. 13—Rev. Samuel Gerber from Switzerland tells of his homeland. Oct. 16-19—Dr. H. A. Fast speaks to us during “Decision Week.” Oct. 23 : —Official opening and dedication service of our new College home. Oct. 26—The Phi Alpha Gamma Society and Music Lovers’ Society are organized. Oct. 29—Under the able leadership of Rev. Ger- brandt. the Missionary Fellowship Band is re¬ organized. Nov. 2—Lydia broke her elbow. In the days that followed the hospital had many visitors. Nov. 8—The first noon prayer meeting. Under the auspices of the Missionary Fellowship Band they are now held twice a week. Nov. 12—Who has the steadiest nerves? Energetic psychology students launched out on experiment¬ ing upon fellow students. Most ingenious tests are invented. Nov. 18—Mr. and Mrs. P. Falk take over Sunday School work at St. Vital. Nov. 30—Katherine Klippenstein, College represen¬ tative, and Rev. G. Peters attend the Y.P.U. Conference at Mountain Lake, Minnesota. “Bon voyage.” Dec. 3—In a spirit of fellowship and brotherly love, the M.B. College visits us. Dec. 4—Students greatly enjoyed the “Fesper” served to them by Rev. and Mrs. Wall after the Vesper service at Bethel Mission. Dec. 8—Do your Christmas shopping early! The girls at 146 set up their Christmas tree. Dec. 10—College Christmas banquet with program and exchange of gifts. Dec. 19-21—Inspiration is more perspiration! The exams! Dec. 21—Home Sweet Home. Students homeward bound for Christmas vacation. Jan. 3—Back to work. Late-comers are greeted with a friendly term paper assignment. Jan. 17—Hardy students go toboganning in spite of 22 below weather. Jan 29—M.C.l. ex-students pay a visit to the Col¬ lege. Jan. 30—40 degree below, and the girls venture to school at 7:20 a.m. What a draft on that Mary¬ land Bridge! Feb. 3—C.M.B.C. College family returns visit to the M.B. College. Feb. 14—College students visit the Jewish Syna¬ gogue. Keep your hats on boys! Valentine So¬ cial and refreshments immediately after. Leola and those tears! Feb. 24—World Day of Prayer is observed. Feb. 25—Prayer meeting around the glowing fire¬ place and reminiscences of home. Mar. 4—Rev. Howard G. Nyce serves with lectures and personal counselling. Mar. 11-17—Bible Week. Manifold blessings were reaped. Mar. 22-24—Those necessary evils—the exams! Mar. 24-26—The free week-end between terms. Our College family has grown smaller by the de¬ parture of 23 students. April 2—Rendition of “Das Suehnopfer” at South- End M.B. Church. April 6-10—Easter week-end. April 20—We bid farewell to the Octette as they leave on their tour to the U.S.A. “God be with you till we meet again.” Ap.il 28—4:00 p.m. Spring holidays begin. 515 becomes quiet — but not for long. ‘Old Man River’ will see to that. May 6 —Surging flood waters surround the College. May 8 —Boys give up pumping. Electricity is cut off. H.M.S. “CMBC” is built to keep up com¬ munication with outside world. May 12—As flood evacuees we leave for Altona where classes are continued at the Elim Bible School. Altona greets us warmly with “Borscht.” Thanks! May 28—College renders Jugendverein Program in Bergthaler Church. Altona, as an expression of gratitude. June 2— Visit a friendly Ilutterite Colony and give a program at Gnadenthal. June 25—Commencement activities to take place. 67 jr l . 1 v Jr ' -«c •« 52® — •{« % , ' V .1 ' . ' w i «... - — l !? -i « ■. . •« ■ T — 4 ■f r ‘