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

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IV Widmung Unserm lieben, viel erfahrenen Collegefreun- de, Aeltesten Benjamin Ewert, derm Pionier auf manchem Gebiet, der viele Jahre als Reise- prediger im Segen arbeitete, sich an den ver- schiedenen Konferenzen stets rege befeiligte, auch jetzt noch, in seinem 84. Lebensjahre, ein vielseitiges Interesse bekundet, der neben den vielen Krankenbesuchen, die er macht, seinen sonstigen Verpflichtungen treu nachkommt, sei dies Buch in Dankbarkeit gewidmet von der Studentenschaft. v VI “For as the heavens are higher t my ways higher than your ways “Du leitest mich nach deinem Rat und nimmst rnich endlich in Ehren an. Psalm 73:24. ROBERT BAERGEN Vauxhall, Alta. “Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.” 1. Cor. 1:25. JOHN BERGEN Drake, Sask. “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Phil. 4:13. FIRST YEAR DICK REMPEL “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.” Psalm 32:8. MARY REMPEL Mission City, B.C. “He knoweth the way that I take.” Job 23:10. LOUISE PENNER Calgary, Alta. “Wir wissen aber, dass denen, die Gott lieben, alle Dinge zum Besten dienen.” Rom. 8:28. BERNICE REGIER Laird, Sask. “My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” 2. Cor. 12:9. ELMA VOGT Snowflake, Man. LOUISE A. WIENS Herschel, Sask. ALICE BROWN Chilliwack, B.C. “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. Jer. 33:3. JOHN BUECKERT Eyebrow, Sask. “When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him. Isa. 59:19. MARVIN DERKSEN Gretna, Man. “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ; for it is the power of God ... to everyone that believeth. Romans 1:16. JOHN DUECK County Line, B.C. “Schaffe in mir, Gott, ein reines Herz und gib mir einen neuen, gewissen Geist. Psalm 51:12. CLARA K. DYCK Laird, Sask. “Und furwahr, Er ist nicht feme von einem jeglichen unter uns. Denn in Ihm leben, weben und sind wir. Apost. 17:27,28. IRMA DYCK Calgary, Alta. “Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto Him with psalms. Psalm 95:2. HENRY DYCK Yarrow, B.C. “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Jesus Christ. Phil. 3:14. MENNO EPP Abbotsford, B.C. “Wo dein Gesetz nicht mein Trost gewesen ware, so ware ich vergangen in meinem Elend. Psalm 119:92. KATHERINE FRIESEN Marquette, Man. “Set your affection on things above, and not on things on the earth. Col. 3:2. KATHLEEN FROESE Gretna, Man. “The Lord is ,my strength and my song; He also is become my salvation. Isa. 12:2. XXIV DIEDRICH J. GERBRANDT Winnipeg, Man. “Not redeemed with corruptible things but by the precious blood of Christ.” 1. Peter 1:18,19. MARGARET GOERZEN Crossfield, Alta. “Call upon me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.” Jer. 33:3. ANNE H I EBERT Waldheim, Sask. “I can do all things through me.” Phil. 4:13. Christ which strengtheneth MARY ANN HOOGE Plum Coulee, Man. “Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you.” 1. Peter 5:7. HENRY ISAAC Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. “Wenn ich nur dich habe, so frage ich nichts nach Himmel und Erde.” Psalm 73:25. HERBERT ISAAC Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. “In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength.” Isaiah 30:15. ANNE KLASSEN Laird, Sask. “For I know whom I have believed, and am perished that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day.” 2. Tim. 1:12. KATHERINE KLASSEN Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. “Alles, was du uns geboten hast, das wollen wir tun; und wo du uns hin sendest, da wollen wir hin gehen.” Joshua 1:16. ERMA B. KRAHN Rosthern, Sask. “I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever . . .” Psalm 89:1. KATIE KEHLER Abbotsford, B.C. “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1. Lehre mich tun nach deinem Wohlgefallen.” Psalm 143:10. JAKE LETKEMAN Graysville, Man. HENRY LETKEMAN Graysville, Man. “Wie wird ein Jiingling seinen Weg unstraflich gehen? Wenn er sich halt nach deinen Worten.” Psalm 119:9. PETER LETKEMAN Waldheim, Sask. David Janzen B.A., M. A. nstructor in Social Science, English Literature and Church History Purposes of C.M.B.C. in Our Mennonite Situation The main purpose of CMBC is to be continually engaged in the ministry of reconciliation, in our own life, in the life of Mennonite communities, and in the life of every human being within our reach. The reason for this ministry is found in the fact that Christ died for us while we were yet sinners reconciling us to God. And now our duty is to obey our Lord ' s command: Thou shalt love the Lord thy God . . . Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.’’ This purpose is not accomplished by compromising essentials, but by an understanding and tolerant acceptance of the fact that Christ also laid down His life for other sheep not of this fold. In accepting this position, we declare that God’s revelation to man through the mouth of the prophets, and particularly in His Son, is a legitimate source of knowledge, which however, is only received by faith. Rationalism and empiricism are not displaced by revelation but continue to exist in their own right. The purpose of CMBC then is to be a center of Mennonite culture and research, in order to make the very best knowledge available in love, to its students and to the constituenc y. This means that Christian values must give direction to all our study. Our daily life with its manifold activities must constantly be brought under the direction of the Spirit of God. CMBC should not only cultivate piety, which some characters substitute for knowledge, but should convey an intelligent Mennonite world view. There is something radically wrong when students make prayer and devotions a substitute for Christian morality and diligent study. CMBC should control the leadership supply of our churches. Yet it must teach how to carry learning with humility, not with ostentation. Missionary Emphasis Within a century of the death of Mohammed the Islam armies had swept across Africa and into Spain. One of the reasons of the rapidity with which they gained their converts was, we are told, the decadence of Christianity. A church that had started early in the Christian era and had been obedient to the Great Commission by th i founding of the Catechetical school of Pantaenus, which had sent missionaries into the regions beyond, ceased its effective testimony and succumbed to theological controversy—the result; spiritual dearth, successful Islam propaganda, the Dark Continent. About eight centuries later a group of Christians in Switzerland, not satisfied with Luther’s and Zwingli’s decision to retain certain elements of the Catholic faith, decided to emphasize the importance of voluntary commitment to the Master and a daily life consistent with such belief. In ascertaining the will of the Master for their lives they knew that missionary work was a must. It is not surprising therefore when we read that our Anabaptist forefathers were zealous evangelists, preaching their message with conviction and producing startling results. A similar thing happened in the nineteenth century when a group of Mennonites in Iowa and Pennsylvania saw the need of forming a union of churches for the purpose of education and missions. Thus it was that the General Conference Mennonite Church of North America could be organized in 1860. Again we pass almost a century onward to the decision of our Canadian Conference to found the Canadian Mennonite Bible College. When we ascertain what was to be the aim of the work here, it is told us that we want a youth thoroughly grounded in the Word of God who will fill the need in Christian homes, in our Sunday schools, in our churches, and on our foreign mission fields. These examples go to show that wherever people are concerned about obeying the Master there will be an emphasis on MISSIONS. Where the Great Commission is unheeded, however, there is compromise with the world, there is spiritual dearth rather than health. Into such hearts the forces of darkness find easy admittance. Benno Toews B.A., B.D., B. Ed. Instructor in Missions Bible and English Composition XII John D. Adrian Dean of Students Homiletics and Bible Instructor of Christian Education Was fuer einen Prediger erforderlich ist. Eine Definition liber das Wort Theologie lautet wie folgt: Theologie ist die grundsatzliche Besinnung auf den Wahrheitsgehalt des Glaubens und seine geordnete Darbietung. Das gesunde Verhaltnis zur Theologie ist fur den rechtschaffenen Prediger (Theologen) dies, dass er in standiger Fiihlung mit ihr bleibt, nicht weil man “im Bilde bleiben muss,” Oder “auf der Hohe sein will,” sondern weil sie ihm eine dauernde Quelle der Vertiefung und Forderung ist; gute theologische Arbeit bietet im wirklichen Sinne Nahrung des Geistes und der Seele. Diesem Studium gegeniiber kann man folgende Stellung einnehmen: man ignoriert es. Die Gefahr der Ignorierung der Theologie ist grosser als manche denken, weil der Prediger in die Versuchung kommt, aus den lebendigen Zusammenhangen seiner Amtserfahrungen des kirch- lichen Lebens einen Ersatz fUr seine biblisch-theologische Arbeit zu machen, und somit einer “Scheintheologie” zu verfallen, der das selbstandige Griinden auf die richtigen Quellen fehlt. Das ist schlimm, weil es den Anschein echter Theologie hat. Daher ist es notwendig, dass der Prediger theologisch arbeitet, wenn auch nur ganz wenig. Nur durch Studieren der Schrift, durch seine theologische Arbeit, kann der Prediger selbstandig werden und wird somit von der Flachheit des religiosen Denkens bewahrt. Theologische Wahrheit hilft zum Eindringen und vermittelt Wissen. Beides ist fruchtbar, vertieft die Erkenntnis und weckt die eigenen Gedanken. Unsere Predigten waren gegriindeter und iiberzeugender, wenn in denselben mehr das gewaltige Bild biblischer Wirklichkeit gebracht wiirde, das die Exegese vermittelt. Theologie (biblische Wahrheit) ist die Quelle, die immer neue Kraft fur die offentliche Arbeit gibt. Auch die Hausbesuche und andere Aufgaben gewinnen an Gehalt und Kraft, wenn der immer eifrige (sehr beschatigte) Prediger eine Zuflucht zu regelmassiger, theolog- ischer Arbeit nimmt. Oft wird dadurch alle Arbeit so verbessert, so intensiviert, dass man in den andern Dingen nicht weniger, sondern mehr schafft als bisher. “. . . aber Gott gibt das Gedeihen.”—1. Kor. 2:6. Unsere Schulen in der Vergangenheit und Gegenwart. Fast alle Mennoniten, die nach 1870 in Canada eingewandert sind, sind derselben Herkunft. Die Wiege unserer Vorfahren stand einmal in der Weichselniedrung. Dort lebten unsere Vorvater still und ab- geschlossen. Die meisten von ihnen waren Bauern und wollten auch richts anderes sein. Hohe Gelehrsamkeit brauchten sie nicht und suchten sie daher auch nicht. Als vor etwa 150 Jahren ein Teil von ihnen in Russland ansiedelte, da sahen sie sich gezwungen, ihre Ansiedlung selber verwalten zu miissen. Fur diesen Zweck mussten sie sich Manner mit einer besseren Bildung heranziehen. So entstand 1820 die hohere Schule in Ohrloff, deren erster Lehrer Tobias Voth wurde. Nicht alien gefiel diese Neuerung; sie hat sich aber bewahrt. Die Mennoniten entwickelten in Russland mit der Zeit ein aus- gezeichnetes Schulwesen. Wir hatten etwa 400 Elementarschulen, 13 Zentralschulen, 4 Madchenschulen, 2 Handelschulen, eine Taubstummen- schule, zwei Lehrerbildungsanstalten, eine Kommerzschule und in den letzten Jahren noch eine Predigerschule. Wohl in den meisten dieser Anstalten wurde sehr griindliche Arbeit getan. Das moralische und geistliche Leben unseres Volkes ist infolgedessen wesentlich gehoben worden. Was die Schulen uns gegeben, konnten uns selbst die Roten nicht stehlen. Als in den siebziger Jahren des vorigen Jahrhunderts unsere BrUder in den Staaten ansiedelten, da war es eine ihrer ersten Sorgen, ihre eigene hohere Schule ins Leben zu rufen. So entstand schon 1882 in Halstad, Kansas, das gegenwartige Bethel College. Andere Lehr- anstalten folgten. In Canada ging es etwas langsamer, aber 1889 wurde hier die Lehranstalt zu Gretna gegriindet; die zu Rosthern 19 03. und die zu Leamington 1945; als jungstes Kind trat 1947 das Bibel College der Mennoniten in Canada ins Leben. Unsere Schulen sind fur unsere Gemeinschaft von der allergrosten Bedeutung. Die Regierungsschulen wollen und konnen unsere Kinder nicht zu Christen und zu Mennoniten erziehen. Wollen wir ja nicht wahnen, dass unsere Heime und Sonntagsschulen auf die Lange dem Einfluss der fremden Schulen werden widerstehen konnen. Wollen wir den Bestand unserer Gemeinden auch fur die Zukunft sichern, dann miissen wir unsere Jugend in UNSERE Schulen schicken. Gerhard Lohrenz Instructor in Psychology, History of Civilization and Christian Heritage XIII John Konrad Director of Music Department and College Choir Kirchenmusik. “Danket dem Herrn mit Harfen und lobsinget ihm auf dem Psalter von zehn Saiten. Singet ihm ein neues Lied; machet’s gut auf Saitenspeil mit Schall.”—Psalm 33:2, 3. Im Neuen Testament finden wir in den Briefen des Apostels Paulus Epheser Kap. 5:9, und Kolosser Kap. 3:16, die namliche Aufforderung zum Singen und Spielen der Psalmen, der Lobgesange und der lieblichen geistlichen Lieder. Der Psalter, ein Instrument mit zehn Saiten, war zur Begleitung des Gesanges erlaubt. Schon im 4. Jahrhundert nach dem Mailander Edikt, das die Christen von alien Verfolgungen befreite, wurde in Rom eine Gesang- schule, die “Roma Cantorum,” gegriindet. Fast 800 Jahre lang hat die “Roma Cantorum” Kirchenmusik gelehrt. Mit der Verbreitung des Christentums fand auch die Musik der neuen Kirche immer mehr Eingang. Bis zur Renaissance hin stammte alle Kirchenmusik aus Italien, Als Luther im Jahre 1517 seine 95 Thesen an das Tor der Schloss- kirche zu Wittenberg anschlug, bedeutete diese Tat nicht nur eine grosse Wendung in der Kirchengeschichte, sondern auch in der Kirchen¬ musik. Es war gottliche Vorsehung, dass der grosse Reformator auch ein gebildeter Musiker und Komponist war. Aus dem gliicklichen Zusammentreffen von Reformator und Musiker in einer Person entstand vor allem der Choral, dieser majes- tatische Ausdruck der Reformation. Seine Form beeinflusste alle spateren Komponisten von Bach bis zu Brahms und Wagner. Im Oratorium verbinden sich Choral und geistliches Chorlied oft zu einer Predigt. Solche Auffiihrungen sind nicht Konzerte, sondern Gesang-Gottesdienste, die zum Nachdenken uber ewige Dinge anregen. In der Musikabteilung des C.M.B.C. wird das Kirchenlied und andere gute Kirchenmusik soviel wie nur moglich gepflegt und geiibt. Beten und Arbeiten muss unser Motto sein, um unser Kirchenlied zu erhalten und vieles noch unbekanntes Liedgut zu heben, auf dass Christi Reich gebauet werde. John Konrad. Irma Konrad A.R.C.T. Instructor in Piano Anne Danyluk Instructor in Voice XIV Office Duti es “All for Jesus, all for Jesus - All my days and all my hours. The words of this song run through my mind between typing letters, duplicating reports, balancing books and the many other duties that take up a day in the College office. People might ask, “How can you serve God in the office?” Countless opportunities arise for a smile, a cheerful greeting or a word for our Lord when the mailman, grocery boy or express agent come to collect at the desk. To some people balancing books might appear to be dull and uninteresting. However, the figures shown in our ledgers and statement are helping to build God’s Kingdom, and this makes bookkeeping of vital importance. Often it is discouraging to notice that our bank balance is not large enough to meet the bills and pay the salaries at the end of the month. But oh, the joy of answered prayer when suddenly the needed funds arrive! Correspondence takes on a new fascination when writing to pros¬ pective students. I find myself pondering over their appearance, per¬ sonality, or the homes from which they come. Many events occur in one day to make life interesting. Alice has a headache and asks for an aspirin; Martin cuts his finger and comes in for a bandage; someone else has a problem and wants advice; another has received a low mark in the last Theology examination and needs encouragement. Suddenly an instructor walks in and there is a letter to be typed or some information to be located. The phone rings and usually the call is for another instructor who might be found anywhere from the teachers’ office in the basement to the library on second floor. To me, work in the College office is not just another “job.” The Lord has led me here, and with the Psalmist I can say, The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” ANITA EPP Registrar and Dean of Women r THE FACULTY XV m XVII JOHN H. DERKSEN, B.Ch.Ed., Diploma Abbotsford, B.C. “I am sure that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Phil. 1:16. JACOB DUERKSEN, B.Ch.Ed., Diploma Paraguay, S.A. Ihr werdet mit Freuden Wasser schopfen aus den Heilsbrunnen. Jesaja 12:3. raliuat? a SADIE DYCK, B.Ch.Ed., Degree Calgary, Alta. Herr, gross sind deine Wunder. Ich will sie verkundigen; aber sie sind nicht zu zahlen. Psalm 40:6. VERNER FRIESEN, B.Ch.Ed., Degree Carlton, Sask. Woh I den Menschen, die dich fur ihre Starke halten und von Herzen dir nach- wandeln. Psalm 84:6. XVIII ISAAC FROESE, B.Ch.Ed., Degree Winkler, Man. “Teach me Thy way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain path. Psalm 27:11. JEANETTE M. JANZEN, B.Ch.Ed., Degree Waldheim, Sask. the bond of ss. Col. 3:14. LARRY KLIPPENSTEIN, B.Ch.Ed Altona, Man. “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13. SARA LEHN, B.Ch.Ed wohin sollen wir gehen? Worte des ewigen Lebens; — Christus. Joh E. DELPHINE MARTENS, B.Ch.Ed., Diploma Saskatoon, Sask. will, for Thou art “Teach me to do Thy my God. Psalm 143:10. MARGARET NEUFELD, B.Ch.Ed., Diploma Didsbury, Alta. soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from Him. Psalm 62:5. DAVID REIMER, B.Ch.Ed., Diploma Vancouver, B.C. “Wer sein Leben erhalten will, der wird’s verlieren; wer aber sein Leben verliert um meinetwillen, der wird’s finden. Matth. 16:25. HERMAN WALDE, B.Ch.Ed., Kindersley, I would seek unto God, and unto God would commit my cause; who doeth great things and unsearchable. Job 5:8,9. THIRD YEAR JAKE GIESBRECHT Altona, Man. . . denn ich habe gelernt, worin ich bin, mir genugen zu lassen.” Philipper 4:11. SECOND YEAR BILL BLOCK Steinbach, Man. “Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near.’ ' Isaiah 55:6. MARTHA BOSCHMAN Petaigen, Sask. “And the Lord shall guide thee continually.” Isiaih 58:11. DAVE BRAUN Didsbury, Alta. “I will rejoice in thy salvation.” Psalm 9:14. NICK DICK Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. “What doth the Lord require of thee but to do justly, and to love mercy and to walk humbly with thy God.” Micah 6:8. JAKE W. DICK Leamington, Ont. “Denn ich weiss an wen ich glaube, und bin gewiss, er kann mir bewahren, das mir beigelegt ist.” 2. Tim. 1:12. MARY EPP Hanley, Sask. “Trachtet nach dem was droben ist, nicht nach dem, was auf Erden ist.” Kol. 3:2. XXI MARGARETH FRIESEN Rosthern, Sask. “Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart . . . that I may discern between good and bad.” 1. Kings 3:9. MARTIN GOERZEN Crossfield, Alta. “Who will have all men to be saved and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.” 1. Tim. 2:4. GEORGE E. JANZEN Mission City, B.C. “He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock.” Psalm 40:2. GEORGE JANZEN Dominion City, Man. “Aber Gott, ... da wir tot waren in den Siinden, hat er uns samt Christo lebendig gemacht.” Epheser 2:4,5. BILL KRUGER Dalmeny, Sask. “Oh send out thy light and thy truth; let them lead me.” Psalm 43:3. KATHERINE MARTENS Eyebrow, Sask. “In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.” Prov. 3:6. SUE MARTENS Eyebrow, Sask. ANNA NEUFELD Cottam, Ont. “My soul waiteth upon God: from Him cometh my salvation.” Psalm 62:1. DICK NEUFELD Didsbury, Alta. “For His eyes are upon the ways of man, and He seeth all his goings.” Job 34:21. JOE NEUFELD Didsbury, Alta. • • I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; . . .” Isa. 12:2. LOUISE PENNER Calgary, Alta. “Wir wissen aber, dass denen, die Gott lieben, alle Dinge zum Besten dienen. Rom. 8:28. BERNICE REGIER Laird, Sask. My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. 2. Cor. 12:9. DICK REMPEL Mission City, B.C. ‘‘I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. Psalm 32:8. MARY REMPEL Mission City, B.C. He knoweth the way that I take. Job 23:10. ELMA VOGT Snowflake, Man. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways; . . . Isa. 55:9. LOUISE A. WIENS Herschel, Sask. Du leitest mich nach deinem Rat und nimmst mich endlich in Ehren an. Psalm 73:24. FIRST YEAR ROBERT BAERGEN Vauxhall, Alta. Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. 1. Cor. 1:25. JOHN BERGEN Drake, Sask. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Phil. 4:13. XXIII ALICE BROWN Chilliwack, B.C. “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.” Jer. 33:3. JOHN BUECKERT Eyebrow, Sask. “When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him.” Isa. 59:19. MARVIN DERKSEN Gretna, Man. “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ; for it is the power of God ... to everyone that believeth.” Romans 1:16. JOHN DUECK County Line, B.C. “Schaffe in mir, Gott, ein reines Herz und gib mir einen neuen, gewissen Geist.” Psalm 51:12. CLARA K. DYCK Laird, Sask. “Und fiirwahr, Er ist nicht feme von einem jeglichen unter uns. Denn in Ihm leben, weben und sind wir.” Apost. 17:27,28. IRMA DYCK Calgary, Alta. “Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto Him with psalms.” Psalm 95:2. HENRY DYCK Yarrow, B.C. “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Jesus Christ.” Phil. 3:14. MENNO EPP Abbotsford, B.C. “Wo dein Gesetz nicht mein Trost gewesen ware, so ware ich vergangen in meinem Elend.” Psalm 119:92. KATHERINE FRIESEN Marquette, Man. “Set your affection on things above, and not on things on the earth.” Col. 3:2. KATHLEEN FROESE Gretna, Man. “The Lord is ,my strength and my song; He also is become my salvation.” Isa. 12:2. XXIV DIEDRICH J. GERBRANDT Winnipeg, Man. “Not redeemed with corruptible things but by the precious blood of Christ.” 1. Peter 1:18,19. MARGARET GOERZEN Crossfield, Alta. “Call upon me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.” Jer. 33:3. ANNE H I EBERT Waldheim, Sask. “I can do all things through me.” Phil. 4:13. Christ which strengtheneth MARY ANN HOOGE Plum Coulee, Man. “Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you.” 1. Peter 5:7. HENRY ISAAC Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. “Wenn ich nur dich habe, so frage ich nichts nach Himmel und Erde.” Psalm 73:25. HERBERT ISAAC Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. “In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength.” Isaiah 30:15. ANNE KLASSEN Laird, Sask. “For I know whom I have believed, and am perished that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day.” 2. Tim. 1:12. KATHERINE KLASSEN Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. “Alles, was du uns geboten hast, das wollen wir tun; und wo du uns hin sendest, da wollen wir hin gehen.” Joshua 1:16. ERMA B. KRAHN Rosthern, Sask. “I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever . . .” Psalm 89:1. KATIE KEHLER Abbotsford, B.C. “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1. PETER LEPP Rivers, Man. “Lehre mich tun nach deinem Wohlgefallen. Psalm 143:10. JAKE LETKEMAN Graysville, Man. Getreu ist er, der euch ruft; er wind ' s auch tun. 1. Thess. 5:24. HENRY LETKEMAN Graysville, Man. “Wie wird ein Jiingling seinen Weg unstraflich gehen? Wenn er sich halt nach deinen Worten. Psalm 119:9. PETER LETKEMAN Waldheim, Sask. “Lead me in thy Truth, and teach me; for Thou art the God of my Salvation. Psalm 25:5. ZELMA NEUFELD Didsbury, Alta. “But I know now whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee. John 11:22. JOHN NEUFELD Aldergrove, B.C. “For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2. Tim. 1:7. ANNE NEUFELD Rosemary, Alta. “The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. Deut. 33:27. HENRY PATKAU Hanley, Sask. “Ich aber, Herr, hoffe auf dich und spreche: Du bist mein Gott! Psalm 31:15. LENA PETERS Winnipegosis, Man. “Der Herr ist mit mir, darum furchte ich mich nicht; was konnen mir Menschen tun. Psalm 118:6. ABE J. R EG I ER Watrous, Sask. “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Col. 3:1. XXVI WALDEMAR REGIER Laird, Sask. h “Alle eure Sorge werfet auf ihn; denn euch.” 1. Petri 5:7. HENRY REMPEL Chilliwack, B.C. The fear of the Lord BERNHARD RETZLAFF Rosemary, Alta. “The Lord is r fear? The Lord I be afraid?” F KATHRYN TSCHETTER Neville, Sask. MARGARET VOGHT Kelowna, B.C. my grace is sufficient for Thee: made perfect in weakness.” 2. Cor. 12:9. NETTIE VOGT Snowflake, Man Faithful GERTRUDE WARKENTIN Superb, Sask. Herr, wohin sollen wir gehen? Du hast Worte des wigen Lebens.” Joh. 6:68. BETTY WEDEL Chilliwack, B.C. “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; unto thine own understanding.” Prov. 3:5, MARJORIE WHEELER Rosthern, Sask. “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.” Psalm 121:1. Alles, was Odem hat, lobe den Herrn!” Psalm 150:6, RUDOLF WIENS Herschel, Sask. “Teach me Thy way, O Lord, I will walk in Thy truth unite my heart to fear Thy name.” Psalm 86:11. XXVII The day ' s work was ended. Bending low under the western gateway we caught the last reflected rays of the sun bidding us farewell. Beside the weather-worn but friendly old tree-stump my friend and I paused for a moment. There we rested awhile, thinking out loud, attempting to detect the pattern of life into which God had placed us. Why? How? What for? At times it seemed so difficult to see. In the deepening twilight, I recalled the first words of God which He spoke in the Scriptures, “Let there be light.’’ An intricate universe quietly testified to the wisdom and the power of its Crea¬ tor. Would anyone dare to mar the radiant beauty and the glorious perfection of His work? Man had himself been presented with the key to his destiny, but in his unwillingness to submit to God’s com¬ mand, he fell. God hid His face from the horror of sin, and the generations to come groped around to find Him again. Sightless, they were lost. I broke the silence. “Why do the heathen rage? It is because they need more light. They cannot find their way and their blindness is driving them to desperation.” My friend took up the thread of thought, and continued meditatively, “The way I see it, we must acquire a clear three-dimensional point of view. Using our own human standards as a measure of personal evaluation, we tend to rate ourselves much higher than we ought to. Rather than apply the gauge of perfection as Jesus taught in the Sermon on the Mount, we readily compare and contrast to the condition of our next-door neighbour. As a blind-spot this only increases our confusion, and frequently also our disregard for God’s benevolence and provision. Actually He can give nothing if we express no need for anything. I termed this dimension “the inward look.” Secondly, I feel that too often we as Christians are guilty of practising the miser’s stoop, that is, we continually seek those things which are below and not above. Constantly in search of another coin, we keep our eyes glued to the things we must eat, drink, wear and the daily routine to be carried out. Like the mole we contentedly move around in the tunnel of worldliness quite oblivious of the affairs of the Kingdom of God which should make up our total business. Everywhere men and women guess and trust to luck, as year after year they aimlessly wander along the path of life, caring little or nothing for the carefully sketched divine plan for every individual’s course of life. I believe we ought to straighten up and seek “the upward look.” As he paused, we heard only the sounds of night¬ time but together we thanked our Father in Heaven that the dawn had come, and that the Light of the World now lighted every man who came into the world. I knew that the third dimen¬ sion must be “the outward look.” Such a privilege as we had of dwelling in the glory of His illumin¬ ating truth had not been easily purchased. Had He not solemnly pointed out, “Ye are the light of the world?” Now he seemed to add, “Look all about you — see the hungry, the old, the im¬ prisoned and the friendless.” We did fit in after all. We resumed our path homeward. Tomorrow we would go back to the vineyard to work and to shine that more might see. XXVIII XXIX E. Delphine Martens, sec.; Joe Neufeld, Larry Klippens;ein, pres.; Ike Froese, vice-pres.; Sadie Dyck, Verner Friesen, Anita Epp, Faculty advisor. Scripture and prayer mark the opening of the bi-weekly Student Council meeting. Deliberation may take up several hours of the afternoon. There may be discussion on the proposed medical aid plan — should this clause be omitted? another added? The editor of the Youth Section in The Mennonite has requested material for publication — any suggestions? pictures? Can we accept an in¬ vitation to visit the M.B. College the last Friday of this month? Shall we present a play? Perhaps a replacement member will be appointed to one of the committees, after which the unpredictable miscellaneous is reached. Adjournment of the meeting does not end the work of the Council members — the decisions made must be acted upon. A Student Assembly meeting may be called to vote on a certain issue or to elect a delegate to an approaching conference. The executive has the weekly prayer meeting to plan, while the com¬ mittee heads meet with their respective committees to plan their weekly activities. Members of the Council have enjoyed serving and appreciate the co-operation of the students and the assistance of the faculty. E. Delphine Martens. xxxi o o DEVOTIONAL Martha Boschman Verner Friesen, chairman Mary Epp Herb Isaac In one instance (Mark (5:31), as the apostles returned from their first preaching tour, Christ said to them, “Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place and rest awhile.” In the same verse we are also told that “there were many coming and going, and they (the apostles) had no leisure so much as to eat.” Someone may ask, “Why, when there were many blindly coming and going and in need of the light of the gospel, did Jesus not rather tell the apostles to go and preach to those multitudes?” I believe the answer is that Christ realized that there is time to work and a time to rest. After a time of labour on the fields there must be a time of fellowship and communion with Him; a time when we lay aside old burdens and shake off the dust which has collected during our contact with the earth; a time when we quench our spiritual appetites with wholesome nourishment from the Word of God; a time when we gather new strength and inspiration and wait for new marching orders. Let us never think that we are too busy for communion with God. In the eyes of God we are wasting time if, during each day, we do not take time to allow Him to speak to us and pre¬ pare us for the work He wants to do through us. Let us be wise time-savers. Christ beckons to us as he did to his apostles, “Come ye apart.” Verner Friesen. XXXII George E. Janzen Mr. Lohrenz, Faculty advisor Sue Martens Sadie Dyck, chairman Herman Walde Louise Penner DEPUTATIONAL In spite of the fact that in Canada the gospel message is proclaimed daily by radio and weekly in thousands of churches across the nation, there is widespread ignorance concerning Christ. One evening I visited a man in the King Edward Hospital. I introduced myself and since he was reading a Catholic magazine I was easily led into a discussion of spiritual things. I en¬ joyed a lengthy conversation with him, and before leaving opened my Bible and read to him John 3:16. I asked: “Have you ever heard that verse be¬ fore?” I believe I shall never forget the expression on his face as he quietly said: “No.” His look revealed that his heart knew no peace, but for which he had a great longing. This man, already old and gray, probably on his death-bed, a church-goer all his life, and in a land containing thousands of churches and Christians, where there are millions of Bibles, heard John 3:16, the essence of the Gospel, for the first time in his life! But there are multitudes like that man — ignorant, searching, without Christ, and without peace. As God’s deputies, as ambassadors of Jesus Christ, let us go with renewed con¬ secration into the highways and hedges, compelling men to come in. George E. Janzen. SOCIAL George Janzen Anna Neufeld Joe Neufeld, chairman Anne Neufeld Do social activities contribute any¬ thing beneficial to our life? Do they aid us in building strong characters and wholesome personalities which are pleasing to God? If these social activities are carried forth under God’s guidance they can prove to be of great benefit and bless¬ ing. As students who are preparing to enter into service for mankind, we must learn how to live socially with our fellowmen. We must learn how to share our various experiences, encour¬ age one another, and help bear each other’s burdens. Only then can we live harmoniously and interact creatively. In order to accomplish the most and best we must live a balanced life. God never intended that we should fill our days so full of toil as not to leave any time for the fellowship of home- life, intercourse with our friends, for pleasures and amusement. Therefore, if the bonds of fellowship, compassion, and love have been knit tighter between us and our fellowmen; if our thankful¬ ness has increased toward the Great Creator, who bestowed upon us all these abilities and privileges; then truly our social activities have been worthwhile. Anne Neufeld. xxxiv COLLEGE SCROLL Mary Rempel, editor David Reimer Mr. Adrian, Faculty advisor Dick Rempel Louise Wiens Das Kreuz auf Golgatha, als Zeichen der Kreuzigung, Auferstehung und Himmelfahrt unseres Heilandes Jesu Christi, nach 1. Ivor. 3:11, ist der Mittelpunkt aller Betrachtungen im ‘College Scroll. ' Dies Blatt hat die Auf- gabe aufzumuntern zur Treue in der einst gelobten Naclifolge Christi und das Gefiihl der Zusammengehorigkeit alle r Studenten des C.M.B.C. zu for- dern. Diese Schrift bringt die person- liche Anschauung zum Ausdruck und gibt in ihrem Erscheinen einen Einblick in den Geist das C.M.B.C. von ‘heute.’ Dazu zeugt die laufende Tagebuch- fiihrnng von regem Besuch und damit die Verbindung mit der Aussenwelt. Auch die Ex-studenten haben das Wort, so dass der Austausch der An- schauungen im Scroll im Kreislauf besteht. Es ist aber nicht die Sprache der Anschauungen, welche uns als Studen¬ ten in Einheit um Christi scharen kann, sondern nur das Wort vom Kreuz: die Liebestat des himmlischen Vaters, das Wort der Liebe Gottes. Dieses zu brin- gen ist die Absicht des ‘Scrolls.’ Ein Erreichen liegt in treuer Pflichterful- lung des Einzelnen, vornehmlich in dem Segen Gottes. “Wer in mir bleibt und ich in ihm, der bringt viel Frucht . . .” (Joh. 15:5). David Reimer. xxxv COMMITTEES MISSION Die Arbeit im Missionsverband ist ausserst wertvoll fur die Glieder des Komitees selbst. Man lernt dabei nicht nur praktisch, sondern erfahrt auch eine Vertiefung des geistlichen Lebens, eine Erweiterung des geistlichen Horizontes und ein gesteigertes Interesse fur die Mission. Was die Arbeit des Komitees den vier Mitgliedern ist, soil sie der Studentenschaf t werden. Das erste Ziel dieses Komitees ist die Forderung des privaten wie auch des offentlichen Gebetes. Ein gesundes Verhaltnis zu Gott und echte Pietat im Wandel sind unvermeidliche Grundsatze in der Mission. Das ehrfiirchtige, bewusste Reden der Seele mit Gott und die Piinktlichkeit und Aufrichtigkeit in diesern Verkehr sind von grosster Bedeutung. Ein anderes Bestreben ist, das Interesse fur Mission zu entwickeln. Dieses erstreben wir durch ge- meinsame Gebetsstunden, wo wir der jeweilig auftretenden Bediirfnisse der inneren und ausseren Mis¬ sion gedenken. Es werden auch ab und zu Programme im Interesse der Mission veranstaltet. Aber noch weiter erstreckt sich das Gebiet unseres Wirkens. Lehrer Benno Toews unternimmt wiederholt Reisen in die Gemeinden fur die Sache der Mission. Fur diese und ahnliche Arbeiten fehlen unserem College die entsprechenden Filminstrumente. Durch Kolportieren haben wir im Laufe des Jahres einen kleinen Fond gegriindet und erwagen nun die Moglichkeit, eine Filmleinwand und einen Bildwerfer anzuschaffen. Ein Tonbandapparat wurde dem College durch das Bemiihen unseres Komitees geschenkt. Der Kontakt mit Missionaren ist unserem Ziele sehr forderlich. Besondere Aufmerksamkeit schenken wir den durchreisenden Missionaren, die wir nach Moglichkeit als Gastredner einladen. Auch Lichtbilder und Tonfilme sind keine Seltenheit. Eine anregende Verbindung mit den Missionsfeldern haben wir im Briefwechsel gefunden. Neulich begannen wir erstmalig den Austausch von Programmen auf Tonbandern. Diese wurden ausgeschickt und werden nun mit neuem Inhalt zuriickerwartet. Wir hoffen, dass uns die ernsten Bemiihungen des Komitees dem Ziele naher bringen werden. Jake Diirksen. MUSIC The history of the Christian church reveals the element of music to be an invaluable form of church worship. Truly, the singing of hymns is a gift of God to be cultivated and cherished by our Mennonite people. Emphasis upon musical appreciation in college testifies of the interest of students and faculty in music both as a means of worship and also as a form of aesthetic enjoyment. Thus, not only religious pieces are studied but also the masterpieces of great composers such as Haydn, Bach, Schubert and Beethoven whose works were illumined by a close communion with God. During these evenings devoted to the masters, we heard, by medium of violin, record and piano, the gems which they have left us. Although without adequate facilities in the form of music room and record repertoire we hope that in the near future such facilities will be available to us and that by a continued delving into its depths of inspiration we may truly make music an instrument of the Word of Life. LITERARY Menschliche Bestrebungen sollen Zweck und Ziel haben. Das Ziel des Literarischen Vereins ist, ein Verstandnis fur Literatur zu wecken, und auch den Studenten Gelegenheit zu geben, ihre verborgenen Talente zu offenbaren. Gaben miissen im Gebrauch entwikelt werden. Daher hat der Verein die ver- schiedenen Veranstaltungen anberaumt. Erstens, wurden Lichtbilder gezeigt. Eines diese r Bilder zeigte die historische Entwickelung des Buchstabens. Das andere Bild zeigte die gegenwartige Fortschritte der Juden in Palestina. Zweitens, mit der Mithilfe anderer Vereine, wurde die Weihnachtsgeschichte auf der Biihne vorge- stellt. Ein Hohepunkt der Bestrebungen war die Besprechung der Wehrlosigkeitsfrage. Das Thema, das verhandelt wurde war: Die Ansicht der Mennoniten, der evangelischen Gruppe und der Pazifisten. Mochten auch diese Bestrebungen uns anspornen, das Gute und das Edle in der mennonitischen, sowie auch in der anderen Literatur schatzen zu lernen. Menno Epp. XXXVII iBHiBMga YEARBOOK STAFF Jeanette Janzen Ed itor Bill Block Asst. Editor Martin Georzen Photographer Henry Isaac Ass’t. Bus. Manager Kathleen Froese Typist Jake Dick Circ. Manager Margaret Neufeld Artist Mr. Wall Faculty Advisor Reisegruppe nach Ontario. Ontario ist schon ofters vom Bibel College aus besucht worden. In dem ersten Jahr fuhr Lehrer Wall allein dorthin, um in den Gemeinden iiber unser Bibel College zu berichten. Im Jahre 1950 bereiste Lehrer Friesen mit einem Quartett die Gemeinden in Ontario, und als dort die Kanadische Konferenz abgehalten wurde, war Lehrer Friesen mit einem Oktett wieder da. In diesem Jahr — im April — soil wieder eine Reise nach dem Osten gemacht werden; Lehrer Wall wird mit einer Gruppe von Studenten die Gemeinden in Ontario besuchen. Warum werden jedes Jahr die verschiedenen Gemeinden im Osten und Westen vom College aus besucht, wird sich viel- leicht mancher fragen. Nun, der Hauptzweck solcher Reisen ist der, das bestehende Interesse furs College aufzufrischen und auch neue Collegefreunde zu gewinnen. Durch solche Besuche bekommen die Gemeinden wenigstens einige Studenten zu sehen, werden mit dem Geist im College bekannt, und dies alles hilft mit, uns inniger zu verbinden. Zudem ist ein Wiedersehen mit den Ex-studenten nicht zu unterschatzen. Solche Besuche bewirken auch vielfach, dass in den jiingeren Zuhorern das Verlangen erwacht, auch zum College zu kom- men. Wir heissen natiirlich jeden herzlich willkommen. Moge Gott auch zu dieser Reise Gnade geben und unseren Besuch zu einem Segen fur viele gereichen lassen. 2nd row: Mr. Wall, Anna Neufeld, Louise Wiens Larry Klippenstein 1st row: Bill Kruger, Albert Wiens, Bill Block Dick Neufeld Child Evangelism “Lasset die Kindlein zu mir kommen und wehret ihnen nicht; denn solcher ist das Reich Gottes.” Markus 10:14. Christus starb, um die Menschheit von Siinde und Tot zu erlosen. Diese Erlosung ist da fur alle, die sie im Glauben ergreifen. Jeder Christ soil diese frohe Botschaft weiter tragen. Auch wir vom Bibel College diirfen nicht miissig am Markte stehen. Wir sind froh, dass wir mit dem Kinder-Evangelisations- verband von Manitoba zusammen arbeiten diirfen, um Kindern in Winnipeg das Evangelium zu bringen. Besonders wichtig ist uns dieses, da manche der Kleinen recht wenig oder keinen Religionsunterricht erhalten. Eine nette Anzahl Studenten beteiligt sich an dieser Arbeit und wird dadurch reichlich gesegnet. Auch an den Kindern segnet der Herr diese Arbeit. Wie froh leuchten doch die Augen der Kleinen, wenn sie von Jesus horen! Wir aber beten um reine Herzen, damit der Herr uns brauchen kann, auch diese Vernachlassigten das Evangelium so klar auszulegen, dass auch sie es fassen und schon jetzt oder einmal spater frohe Kinder Gottes werden. Mary Epp. XXXIX EX-GRADUATES OF ' 53 Top Left: JOHN MARTENS—doing church work at Springstein, Manitoba Top Centre: FRANK DYCK ■teaching in the Zentralschule at Zentral Friesland, Paraguay, Left: LEO DRIEDGER—attending Bethel College, North Newton, Kansas. Bottom Left: FRANK EPP—editor of “Canadian Bottom Right: HEDiY SAWADSKY- instructing music at the Rosthern Bible School, XLI Missionary Martha Burkhalter. Photographer’s paraphernalia Concentration Awaiting the Turkey. The Library Yuletide. The Pudding Proved Periodical Shelf. Appetizer. While Shepherds Watched. Alles, was Odem hat, lobe den Herrn!” Psalm 150:6. XXVII WALDEMAR REGIER Laird, Sask. “Alle eure Sorge werfet auf ihn; denn er sorgt fur euch.” 1. Petri 5:7. HENRY REMPEL Chilliwack, B.C. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Prov. 9:10. NETTIE VOGT Snowflake, Man. “Faithful is He that calleth you, who also will do it.” 1. Thess. 5:24. GERTRUDE WARKENTIN Superb, Sask. “Herr, wohin sollen wir gehen? Du hast Worte des ewigen Lebens.” Joh. 6:68. MARJORIE WHEELER Rosthern, Sask. “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.” Psalm 121:1. BERNHARD RETZLAFF Rosemary, Alta. “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalm 27:1 KATHRYN TSCHETTER Neville, Sask. “Der Herr hat Grosses an uns getan; des sind wir frohlich.” Psalm 126:3. MARGARET VOGHT Kelowna, B.C. “And He said unto me, my grace is sufficient for Thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” 2. Cor. 12:9. BETTY WEDEL Chilliwack, B.C. “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” Prov. 3:5. ALBERT WIENS Herschel, Sask. “Teach me Thy way, O Lord, I will walk in Thy truth: unite my heart to fear Thy name.” Psalm 86:11. RUDOLF Herschel, WIENS Sask. The day’s work was ended. Bending- low under the western gateway we caught the last reflected rays of the sun bidding us farewell. Beside the weather-worn but friendly old tree-stump my friend and I paused for a moment. There we rested awhile, thinking out loud, attempting to detect the pattern of life into which God had placed us. Why? How? What for? At times it seemed so difficult to see. In the deepening twilight, I recalled the first words of God which He spoke in the Scriptures, “Let there be light.” An intricate universe quietly testified to the wisdom and the power of its Crea¬ tor. Would anyone dare to mar the radiant beauty and the glorious perfection of His work? Man had himself been presented with the key to his destiny, but in his unwillingness to submit to God’s com¬ mand, he fell. God hid His face from the horror of sin, and the generations to come groped around to find Him again. Sightless, they were lost. I broke the silence. “Why do the heathen rage ? It is because they need more light. They cannot find their way and their blindness is driving them to desperation.” My friend took up the thread of thought, and continued meditatively, “The way I see it, we must acquire a clear three-dimensional point of view. Using our own human standards as a measure of personal evaluation, we tend to rate ourselves much higher than we ought to. Rather than apply the gauge of perfection as Jesus taught in the Sermon on the Mount, we readily compare and contrast to the condition of our next-door neighbour. As a blind-spot this only increases our confusion, and frequently also our disregard for God ' s benevolence and provision. Actually He can give nothing if we express no need for anything. I termed this dimension “the inward look.” Secondly, I feel that too often we as Christians are guilty of practising the miser’s stoop, that is, we continually seek those things which are below and not above. Constantly in search of another coin, we keep our eyes glued to the things we must eat, drink, wear and the daily routine to be carried out. Like the mole we contentedly move around in the tunnel of worldliness quite oblivious of the affairs of the Kingdom of God which should make up our total business. Everywhere men and women guess and trust to luck, as year after year they aimlessly wander along the path of life, caring little or nothing for the carefully sketched divine plan for every individual’s course of life. I believe we ought to straighten up and seek “the upward look.” As he paused, we heard only the sounds of night¬ time but together we thanked our Father in Heaven that the dawn had come, and that the Light of the World now lighted every man who came into the world. I knew that the third dimen¬ sion must be “the outward look.” Such a privilege as we had of dwelling in the glory of His illumin¬ ating truth had not been easily purchased. Had He not solemnly pointed out, “Ye are the light of the world?” Now he seemed to add, “Look all about you — see the hungry, the old, the im¬ prisoned and the friendless.” We did fit in after all. We resumed our path homeward. Tomorrow we would go back to the vineyard to work and to shine that more might see. XXVIII XXIX m i mm i ■ Mk | � f t 1 ' $� , 1 wKK) S 1 w : . 1 1 I ! I 1 1 Teardrop Auto Body Works Winnipeg, Manitoba Dr. H. Oelkers Winnipeg, Manitoba Mr. David Friesen, L.L.8., Barrister, Solicitor Winnipeg, Manitoba Dr. H. J. Wiebe Winnipeg, Manitoba Stafford Meats Winnipeg, Manitoba C. A. DeFehr Sons Winnipeg, Manitoba Monarch Machinery Winnipeg, Manitoba Independent Credit Jewellers Winnipeg, Manitoba The T. Eaton Co. Ltd. Winnipeg, Manitoba Mennonite Biblical Seminary Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. Willson ' s Business Machines Ltd. Winnipeg, Manitoba Redekop Electric Co. Winnipeg, Manitoba Crescent Creamery Co. Ltd., Phone 37101 Winnipeg, Manitoba Riedigers Grocery Winnipeg, Manitoba XL VII COLLEGE DIARY October 7—Missionary Anne Penner, India—“Qualifications of a new missionary.” 15— Rev. Rosenberg, Jewish missionary—Experiences in Russia and Poland. 16— Rev. John Thiessen, Newton, Kansas Bird ' s eye view of the religious situation in the world. 19-22—Spiritual Emphasis Week—Rev. J. J. Thiessen. 23— Katherine Dyck, Rosthern-- On her way to Korea. 24— Kenneth Bauman’s message “The Missionary and his Task.” 29—Mr. C. Boldt—Home Missions. 31 Miss Martha Burkhalter- Missionary from India. November 2- 6—Prof. Don Smucker—Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Chicago. 14—Rev. Andrew Shelly—“Judge Not.” 20— Rev. H. T. Klassen—“The heart in which Christ alone dwells.” 21— Rev. H. H. Neufeld—“Prayer changes things.” December 11— Annual Banquet—Homestead. 12— Christmas Cheer—Old Folk’s Homes and Hospitals. 13— Die Geburt Jesus—Stein. 15-18—Examinations. 19- —Jan. 4—Holidays. January 6— Rev. H. Flumbaum—Representing the American Association for Jewish Evangelism. 7— Tape recording with slides by Rev. L. Rutschman, Colombia. 8— Reception of new students. 15—Recording of a panel discussion of the Canadian missionaries in Japan. 29—Visit to the M.B. College—Play Let my people go.” February 1- 5—Choir-school conducted by Rev. Marvin Dirks, Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Chicago. 2—Arrival of the Alumni ' s gift of tables and chairs. 9-12—Bible Week—Rev. J. J. Nickel. 71—Mr. Harvey Toews—Interest of Voluntary Service. 18-19—Rev. and Mrs. Frank Enns—Congo Inland Mission, Africa. 22—Rev. and Mrs. Alfred Habegger—Montana, U.S.A. March 2—Panel Discussion—“Non-resistance.” XLVIII The Apostle Paul once deliberated, “having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better” or “to abide in the flesh” which as he considered “is more needful for you.” His life and service for His Master will ever stand as a living example of one whose highest anticipation was found in the Lord. In recalling the memories of those who have gone to be with the Lord, it is therefore only natural that our mental flashback will concern itself with the character of their life and work while here upon earth. Even the widows of Jopa gathered about Peter that they might show him the “coats and garments” the deceased Dorcas had made for them during her lifetime. Two of our past college students have also gone before us. It is well that we seek to pay tribute to the positive Christian influence of their lives. She prayed “Lord, make us more like Thee.” The full expression of that prayer was found in her personality. To those of us who learned to know and love Mrs. Dick while she was here in college, the radiance and the warmth of that personality will never be forgotten. The love and devotion she gave to her friends and to her work will be remembered as a positive fulfillment of her prayer. At the moment when life seemed to hold the greatest joy for her, the Lord claimed her life for His glory above. A few months later, Ewald also passed away. His life was one that finally spent itself in an intensive personal work course that claimed the last period of his service. In his heart he carried a spiritual burden for those who did not know his Lord and Saviour. Here in college, as in his later life, he gave evidence of the great witnessing spirit that so definitely marked his efforts for Christ. A proof of his search for a fuller expression of his Christian witness is a self appraisal and prayer list that he drew up prior to his death. These were the searchings of a man of God who strove in every way to live closer to his Redeemer. Thus we remember them and no better reward could be desired for them than that which is found in being with Christ. Our brother Jake Dick has echoed our feelings when he wrote these lines in memory of his wife and which we would dedicate to both of them: “Lebt wohl, unsere Lieben, rufen sie uns zu Aus himmlischer Heimat, wo Frieden und Ruh Sie ewig begliicken — verzagt doch nicht; Einst sehen wir uns wieder im himmlischen Licht.” XLIX i With compliments — Yours appreciatively THE ’54 YEAR BOOK STAFF Henry Wall, Lena Peters, Margaret Neufeld, Kathleen Froese, Henry Isaac, Jake Dyck, Bill Block, Nick Dick, Jeanette Janzen PRINTED BY D. W. FRIESEN SONS LTD., ALTONA, MANITOBA fn