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

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1957 volume:

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We are thankful to God for His guidance and abundant blessings in these years of inauguration and rapid develop¬ ment and we exclaim with the Psalmist “O magnify the Lord with me and let us exhalt His name together!” We hope this book will serve Graduates and ex-students as a record of cherished memories. For parents and friends it is to be a brief sketch of another year of activity which was made possible by their support. To young people who are deciding their future we wish this book to be a cordial invitation to come and spend some time at C.M.B.C. in preparation for Christian Service. Page 4 Den Vaetern und Myettern und Freunden die die Arbeit dieser Sclmle in diesen zehn Jahren mit Gebete nnd Gaben so treu unterstuetzt haben, sei dieses mit innigem Dank gewidmet. c? C Buch f-bUo n j t nrrh nirer it 4 mw ' U ry mm t wm « j J f ' c i y an (jrf-ieciif 1949 to 1955 , ou erarr (c : adt ' . ' Manito ' a January 8th, 1956 Dr. J. J. Thiessen Am 25. September, 1946, beschloss das Schul- komitee die zu griindende hohere Bibelschule Canadian Mennonite Bible College” zu nennen. Auch wurde ernstlich erwogen, die alte Normal- schule in Winnipeg zu kaufen und das Bibelcollege daselbst unterzubringen. Am 28. Mai, 1947, beschloss die Collegebehorde, weil die Normalschule nicht zu kaufen war, mit dem Bibelcollege im Erdgesehoss der Bethel Mis- sionsgemeinde zu beginnen. Auch wurde be- schlossen, folgende Lehrer mit Teil — oder Vollzeit anzustellen: Arnold J. Regier, B.A., B.D.; Dr. I. I. Friesen, B.A., M.Ed., B.D., M.Th., D.D.; Heinrich Wall, M.A.; P. A. Rempel und John Konrad. Am 15. September, 1947, wurde die Madehen- residenz auf 146 Furby Street fur $11,000.00 ge- kauft. Am 6. Juli, 1949, auf der Konferenz in Greendale, B.C., wurde beschlossen, das Gebaude auf 515 Wellington Crescent fur $25,000.00 zu kaufen. Am 23. Oktober, 1949, fand die Einweihung des Collegegebaudes statt. Zehn Jahre besteht durch Gottes Gnade das Canadian Mennonite Bible College. Der liebe Gott hat uns wunderbar gefiihrt und die Arbeit der Konferenz sichtbar gesegnet. Ihm sei Lob, Preis, und Anbetung! Es ist recht und billig, dass wir einen Augenblick stille stehen und uns die Geschichte unseres Bibel- colleges in Erinnerung rufen, indem wir in chrono- logischer Reihenfolge die wichtigsten Stationen in der Entwickelung unserer Schule erwahnen. Ich beginne mit der Vorgeschichte des Bibelcolleges. Am 2. Juli, 1941, wurde auf der Konferenz in Laird zum ersten Mai die Notwendigkeit einer er- weiterten Bibelschule fur unsere Gemeinden stark betont und die Griindung einer solchen beschlossen. Ein Komitee aus ftinf Personen wurde mit der Durchfiihrung des Beschlusses betraut. Am 6. Juli, 1942, wurde auf der Konferenz in Winkler beschlossen, einen speziellen Lehrer an der Bibelschule zu Rosthern anzustellen, um damit den Anfang fur eine hohere Bibelschule zu machen. Jedoch alle Bemiihungen um eine Lehrkraft waren vergeblich und es msldete sich nur eine Schiilerin. Am 29. Juni, 1945, wurde beschlossen, die hohere Bibelschule an das zu grundende Rosthern Junior College anzugliedern. Es wurde auch beschlossen, dass nur Schuler, welche den XII Grad beendigt hatten, Aufnahme finden sollten. Am 6. Juli, 1953, auf der Konferenz in Drake wurde beschlossen, ein Landstiick in Tuxedo in der Grosse von 20.6 Acker fur das zukiinftige Bibel¬ college fur $18,000.00 zu kaufen. Am 6. Juli, 1954, auf der Konferenz in Abbots¬ ford wurde beschlossen, auf dem gekauften Grund- stiick in Tuxedo ein neues College zu bauen. Es wurden fur das Projekt 394 Stimmen abgegeben und dagegen 120. Am 12. Juni, 1955, wurde der gegenwartige Collegekampus gelegentlich das Schlussfestes der Schule dem Herrn geweiht. Im Sommer 1955 wurde das neue geraumige Bibelcollege mit einem Kostenaufwand von $152,237.00 erbaut und am 8. Januar 1956 wurde es unter grosser Beteiligung dem Herrn geweiht. Am 4. Juli, 1956, wurde auf der Konferenz in Niagara-on-the-Lake liber den Bau eines Studenten- heims beim Bibelcollege verhandelt und abge- stimmt, wobei 280 Stimmen dafiir und 219 dagegen abgegeben wurden. Mit dieser kleinen Stimmen- mehrheit wagte die Collegebehorde es nicht mit dem Bau anzufangen, da es gait im Namen der Konferenz eine grosse Schuld zu machen. Sie ver- zichtete daher einstweilen freiwillig auf den Bau des Schiilerheimes. Am 10. Oktober, 1956, wurde das Bibelcollege Gebaude auf 515 Wellington Crescent an Mr. G. Richardson, Winnipeg, fur $35,000 .00 verkauft. Page 8 Im Februar, 1957, erklarte der Senat der Mani¬ toba Universitat, dass auf Grund der gemachten Untersuchung und des Befundes der Universitats- kommission, die Arbeit im Bibelcollege anerkannt werden soil auf derselben Grundlage, wie die Leistungen anderer hoheren Schulen anerkannt wer¬ den beim Eintritt der Absolventen in die Manitoba Universitat nach gebiihrenden Vergleich der College Kurse mit denen auf der Universitat gebotenen. Wir glauben und hoffen, dass in der Zukunft der Ausbau der Schule nach aussen und nach innen unter der Fiihrung des guten heiligen Geistes fort- gesetzt werden wird. Um weitere zehn Jahre wird das Bibelcollege durch Gottes gnadige Fiihrung manchen Meilenstein zu verzeichnen haben, den wir heute noch nur im Geiste schauen. J. J. Thiessen, Leiter der Collegebehorde. Saskatoon, Sask. Februar 20, 1957. V)anar ian toon ewence Finanzbehorde In den Tagen vom 14.-18. Januar war die Zeit der Sitzungen der verschiedenen Behorden der Konferenz der Mennoniten in Kanada. Zum ersten Mai seit der Reorganisation im Juli, 1956, versammelten sich alle Behorden gleichzeitig, urn ihre Arbeit aufzunehmen, die bisher von vielen Komitees getan wurde. Die Erziehungsbehorde bestand schon seit 1953. Alle Missionsarbeit fur Kanada steht unter der Missionsbehorde, der christliche Dienst und die Wohltiitigkeit unter der Dienstbehorde und das Finanzwesen unter dem Finanzkomitee. Die Einrichtung einer zen- trallen Office, wohin alle Mittel fur die Kon- ferenzarbeit gehen sollen, war das Anliegen aller Behorden. Ein Zimmer im Bibelcollege ist zu diesem Zweck ausgestattet, und wir sind besonders froh fiir diese Einrichtung. Die Behorden arbeiten selbststandig, aber wenn es sich um Sachen handelt, die alle Behorden angehen, werden ge- meinsame Sitzungen abgehalten. Laut Konferenz- beschluss ist es den Behorden erlaubt, einmal jahrlich zu einem Konzil zusammenzutreten, um ihre Arbeit besser beraten und planen zu konnen. Ein guter Schritt vorwiirts ist auch die Tatsache, dass jede Behorde im Rahmen eines angenom- menen Budgets ihre Arbeit planen kann. Mcchte der liebe Gott jeder Behorde klar den Weg zeigen, den sie zu gehen hat! P. R. Harder, Konferenzschreiber. Dienstbehorde M iss ions behorde Erziehungsbehorde Page 10 C o. ; yrtmi Names and Addresses of Board Members: REV. P. FROESE. 275 Stonelake Road, R.R. 3, Mission City, B.C. DR. I. I. FRIESEN. President of College Faculty REV. A. }. REMPEL, R.R. 3, Leamington, Ontario REV. J. H. ENNS, 880 Alverstone, Winnipeg 3, Manitoba REV. JACOB TOEWS, 1263 Spruce Street, Winnipeg 3, Manitoba REV. N. FRANSEN, R.R. 3, St. Catharines, Ontario DR. J. J. THIESSEN, 443-3rd Avenue N.. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan—Chairman REV. C. G. NEUFELD, Didsbury, Alberta REV. WM. ENNS, Springstein, Manitoba REV. G. G. Neufeld, Whitewater, Manitoba REV. PAUL SCHROEDER, Drake, Saskatchewan REV. H. T. KLAASSEN. Laird, Saskatchewan REV. N. NEUFELD, Rosemary, Alberta MR. A. J. PANKRATZ, R.R. 1, Mission City, B.C. REV. PAUL SCHAEFER, Gretna, Manitoba REV. D. D. KLASSEN, Homewood, Manitoba REV. DAVID SCHULZ, Altona, Manitoba REV. HENRY WALL, Treasurer of College Page 12 DR. ISAAC I. FRIESEN, B.A., M.Ed., B.D., M.Th., D.D. PRESIDENT, DEAN OF CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTOR OF THEOLOGY AND GREEK WE ARE BOUND TO THANK GOD This year we commemorate the tenth anniversary of the founding of our college. On this occasion we feel that we have very many reasons for giving thanks to God for the many blessings He has bestowed upon us during these ten years that our college has been in operation. From the very be¬ ginning we have recognized the guiding hand of God in the work of our school. Today we wish to thank God for those who were led to take the initiative and were willing to sacrifice time and energy to promote such an institution in our conference. We thank God for the churches, who have come to an increasing realization of the importance of the college in helping to provide a Christian education for our young people. We wish to thank them for their prayers and financial and moral support, without which the school would not have become possible. We would also wish to thank God for the Christian parents who have frequently made considerable sacrifices to enable their children to attend college. We are thankful for the teachers who have given themselves to the important and responsible task of guiding the studies and spiritual growth of the many young people who have attended our school. We are especially thankful for the young men and women who have come to our school to study the Word of God during these ten years. We feel that they have contributed immensely in helping to produce a Christian atmosphere in the college and have shown in many ways that they regarded the school as an institution for whose success they were also responsible. We are also grateful for many young people who have gone out from the college and are now occupying positions where they are exerting a positive Christian influence, either in our churches here at home or on the mission fields abro ad. Our college is an illustration of the im¬ portance and of the blessing that may come as a result of the co-operation of all members of our conference in the work of our Lord. As we look into the future we trust that the high objectives which the college has set itself during these years may not be lowered. We trust that the school may continue to train Christian young people who will help to uphold the evangelical faith of our fathers. May the next ten years of the work of our college surpass in blessing and effectiveness the ten years that have already passed. Isaac I. Friesen. Page 13 REV. HENRY WALL. B.A., M.A. GENERAL TREASURER. INSTRUCTOR OF GERMAN REV. DAVID JANZEN, B.A., M.A. LIBRARIAN AND REGISTRAR, INSTRUCTOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, ENGLISH LITERATURE, CHURCH HISTORY AND BIBLE REV. GERHARD LOHRENZ, B.A. .INSTRUCTOR IN CHURCH HISTORY, EUROPEAN HISTORY, HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION, AND PSYCHOLOGY Page 14 REV. JOHN D. ADRIAN DEAN OF STUDENTS, INSTRUCTOR OF BIBLE, HOMILETICS AND METHODS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION REV. HENRY POETTCKER. B.A., B.D. INSTRUCTOR OF BIBLE, MISSIONS AND APOLOGETICS Page 15 MRS. ESTHER A. WIEBE, A.R.C.T., A.M.M INSTRUCTOR IN PIANO, VIOLIN AND MUSIC THEORY MR. GEORGE D. WIEBE, B.Ch.Ed., A.M.M MUSIC AND VOICE INSTRUCTOR, CHOIR DIRECTOR MISS IRMA WIENS INSTRUCTOR OF MUSIC THEORY Page 16 Anne Janzen, Pincher Creek, Alta head cook, spring term. Tina Loewen, Abbotsford B.C., head cook. Helen Dyck, Springstein Man., assistant. and floors, dusting, cleaning blackboards, shovel¬ ling snow, arranging chapel chairs, etc. Another interesting type of gratis work is Book Binding. Rev. H. Wall instructs those who are interested in this very practical hobby. They have repaired many books which have become tattered by long and frequent use. All students make a contribution to the up¬ keep of the school by spending twelve hours every term at some type of gratis work. Some chose to work in the Library, i.e. replac¬ ing returned books and cataloging and classifying new books. There is also work for typists here. Other forms of gratis work are washing dishes MAIN LIBRARY Our main Library now has approxi¬ mately 4,750 volumes. John R. Fries3n has been supervising the students who have been working as library atterd- Rev. David Janzen is the official MENNONITE HISTORICAL LIBRARY Books dealing with Mennonite history and Mennonite affairs in general are kept in a separate library. Miss Annie Epp has been as¬ sisting in this library. Rev. G. Lohrenz (Supervisor) , flut enU JJ ' t ' an -Of f . . . MENNO H. EPP (Bachelor of Theology Diploma) Pauli Worte beschreiben recht meine Erfahrungen der letzten vier Jahre: “O welch eine Tiefe des Reichtums beides, der Weisheit und Erkenntnis Gottes! Wie gar unbegreiflich sind seine Gerichte und unerforschlich seine Wege. JOHN ROBERT BAERGEN (Bachelor of Ch. Ed. Degree) God give me grace to accept circumstances which cannot be changed: the strength to make construc¬ tive changes and the wisdom to see clearly what things must be changed. JOHN BERGEN (Bachelor of Ch. Ed. Degree) To ever be found in His will is my deepest desire. To walk as he would have me walk is my greatest ambition. HENRY DYCK (Bachelor of Ch. Ed. Diploma) My prayer is that I may serve Christ faithfully. For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth Page 20 ANNIE EPP (Bachelor of Ch. Ed. Degree) Wo ich hinziehe das weiss ich nicht. Eines weiss ich: Mein Erloser lebt! Jehova ist mein Teil. darum will ich auf ihn hoffen. TINA FRIESEN (Bachelor of Ch. Ed. Degree) “Yet is my strength as nothing. Never had strength sufficed: I have a mighty leader. One is my Master: Christ!” JOHN R. FRIESEN (Bachelor of Ch. Ed. Degree) Three years of College life have better enabled me to meet Jesus’ requirement: “If you live what I teach, you are really my disciples.” REV. PETER KLASSEN (Bachelor of Ch. Ed. Degree) I am trusting thee for power; Thine can never fail; Words which Thou Thyself shalt give me. Must prevail! Page 21 PETER LETKEMAN (Bachelor or Ch. Ed. Degree) ‘‘Great is Thy faithfulness. O Lord! ' ' This I have experienced. I would also be found faithful, for His glory and for the sake of others. SUE MARTENS (Bachelor of Ch. Ed. Degree) Lord. I long to be centered in Thee, so that my life may be a challenge and not a compromise. JUSTINA NEUFELD (Bachelor of Ch. Ed. Degree) ‘My heart, my life, my love is Thine, Though ' tis of insufficient worth; Humbly I come, Thou King Divine, Take even me, a child of earth!” IRMA WIENS (Sacred Music Diploma) In working or in waiting May I fulfill Not mine at all. but only The Master’s will! Page 22 (f e f rtf) yu (in part) It is difficult to look at the past without a certain amount of sentiment. These past three or four years have been years we shall never forget and never regret. Just as the influence of College shall ever go with us, so surely will the memories of the time spent here remain with us. Those of us who graduate have spent some time in 515 Wellington Crescent, as well as here in this new building you have provided for us. It is with deep feeling that we remember the homelike atmosphere of 515, the little prayer room, and crowded library. Nor can we forget the feeling of appreciation which was ours as we moved into this new building. This period in our lives has been a blessed one. We have had much opportunity to study and to hear the Word of God. Prayer has been a daily reality. Each day we have been able to fellowship with other Christians. We appreciate the encouragement of teachers. They have shown us that one can at the same time be both intelligent and Christian. They have shown us that piety is not a substitute for knowledge, but that both together form a wholesome Christian character. They have instructed us in class, spoken with us individually, and been a daily example to us. We are thankful for the many friends who are now ours, due to our having met here. Christian love has bound us together as we have helped one another to overcome faults. We have acquired much in the way of facts. More than this we have been shown how these facts form great inexhaustive themes, which require a life time of devoted attention and earnest application. Until now we have been preparing for service. Our graduation does not end our preparation, but it does end a certain phase of it. In some sense our College life is somewhat related to infancy. From now on we must stand on our own feet, our decisions will be important and our mistakes costly. This makes our graduation a challenging thing. As Christians we face a world of need. It is a world which has made tremendous technological advances, yet one which lags far behind in its spiritual life. It is a world in which the concept of “having” is deeply engrained, both by communism and capitalism, a world which puts little value on “being”. Yet we need not lose courage. It is the unique thing about Christianity that in the greatest darkness it shines brightest; in deepest despair it gives hope; in times of need it offers help. We are but earthen vessels, yet within us God has placed a treasure, a treasure which becomes more precious as we share it with others. It has been a great encouragement to realize that there is a demand for us who have received this training. There have been requests from our churches and Bible schools. The challenge of service both in home and foreign missions is ever before us. From our graduating class, there will be those who will accept positions in Christian service, perhaps as pastor, missionary or active church member. Some will continue studies. We have prayed much for God’s leading in these matters. Our College has been careful to point out to us the meaning of the word “Mennonite” and the implications of calling oneself a Mennonite. We realize that we have a great heritage which we feel has something to offer to church universal. We are convinced that our doctrines are biblical. However, we are also determined never to be sectarian, but to put all we have and are at the service of the one church of Jesus Christ, which is His body. While at College we have been made aware of some of the many theological controversies which exist and some of the criticism which is directed towards our Bible today. We have come to realize that we must push scholarship to the limit. Yet in all this we must not forget that which is most im¬ po rtant. The vital issue will always be the presence or the absence of Jesus within our hearts and the hearts of others. This is that which is most important and this is the issue we must present to the world. This is our mission; this is our purpose. It calls for enthusiasm. Life is a profound and pas¬ sionate thing. Nothing is to be scorned as much as indifference. In conclusion, let me once again express that which is foremost in our hearts today. It is grati¬ tude. This I cannot hope to adequately express in words. Our thank-you, though simple, is heart¬ felt. Thank you, Father and Mother; thank you, Teachers; thank you, Fellow Students; thank you, friends; thank you, General Conference! Thanks be unto God, our Creator and Redeemer, Whose Presence we have felt throughout our College days. May our lives reveal a grateful heart! Peter Letkeman Page 23 ect y HENRY ISAAC Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. My past desire . . . “study to answer . The present challenge . . . “fields white to harvest . My future aim . . . “not my will but Thine”. ( ' . eco t r REUBEN J. BALZER Langham, Sask. Praise the Mount I’m fixed upon it. He ' s my Joy. my Life, my All. Take my life. Dear Lord and seal it. Tis the answer to Thy Call. HELMUT BARTEL Drake, Sask. Content to let the world go by. To know no gain nor loss. My sinful self my only shame. My glory all the Cross. NORMAN BARTEL Waldheim, Sask. With a greater appreciation of His word gained through this blessed year of study, my desire is to be of more effective service in the place of His appointment. FRIEDA FAST Chilliwack. B.C. To learn about God is to know Him. to love Him, and to become more like Him. May this be true in my life. VICTOR FAST Chortitz, Man. To live a life consecrated to Him. in all obedience, love and thanksgiving and to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, this is my prayer. ERNA HEINRICHS Virgil, Ont. Although material prosperity was mine, the Scripture portion “But seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness” convicted me to return to College. JAKE HEINRICHS Winkler, Man. These two years at College have been the richest in my life because they have shown me anew the importance of a Christ-centered life. KATHLEEN JANZEN Arnaud, Man. Because Christ’s challenge is so great. I consider necessary to prepare for this great responsibility LARRY KEHLER Abbotsford, B.C. My aim: To learn those things which God would have me to know and to accept by faith those things which remain a mystery. TINA KLASSEN Abbotsford, B.C- My Prayer: Thou art the Workman. I the frame, Lord, for the glory of Thy Name, Perfect Thine image on the same. HELEN KLASSEN Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. Mach mich in Gedanken rein. Lass mein Wandel heilig sein Nur Dein, nur Dein vollkommen Wille Sie meine Schranke, Ziel und Bahn. VERNON NEUFELD Didsbury, Alta. Jesus! geh voran, Auf der Lebensbahn, Und wir wollen nicht verweilen. Dir getreulich nachzueilen; Ftinr uns an der Hand, bis ins Vaterland To serve my Master is my aim. My motto is, He must increase, but I must decrease. MARTHA PETERS Chilliwack. B.C. Time spent in studying God’s Word is time well spent. It leads to a fuller, and a more worthwhile Christian life. WILHELM REMPEL Chilliwack, B.C. Through the time spent at College, I have been given a better spiritual perception. MARGARET THIESSEN Fitzmaurice, Sask. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual bless¬ ings . . —Ephesians 1:3. I greatly appreciate these spiritual blessings in preparation for mission work. BERTHA TIESSEN Leamington, Ont. I came to College that I might learn to know Him and the power of His resurrection, and for this privilege I give Him thanks. VALENTINE TIESSEN Whitewater, Man. Dem Herrn sei Lob und Preis fur die grosse Liebe die er mir erwiesen hat. Gottes Wort und christliche Gemeinschaft sind mir hier besonders teuer geworden. IVAN R. UNGER Rosthern, Sask. “Ye shall be my witnesses.”—Acts 1:8. I thank God that College has made this command very personal. My prayer is, “Lord, help me constantly to obey it.” BILL WIEBE Abbotsford, B.C. I am convinced that studying at College is of in¬ valuable worth in my preparation for that place of service to which God will direct me. DAVID WIEBE Mt. Lehman, B.C. His words are “spirit and life.” They have become life to me, and since “life begets life” I want to make known His words to others. I have dedicated my life will be pleased to use it for for His glory.” FRIEDA BERGEN Rosemary, Alta. I thank the Lord for this opportunity of studying 11 is Word. My prayer is that I might ever be found faithful to Him. LAURA BERGEN Drake, Sask. 1 am thankful to my Lord for these months of study at College. May I be a vessel fit for service in His vineyard. ANTON BUHR New Bothwell, Man. My prayer and aspiration is. that “College” may draw me closer to God, so that in everything I might bring honor and glory unto Him. MARJORIE DERKSEN Plum Coulee, Man. Create in me a clean heart. O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.—Psalm 51:10. ELDEN DRIEDGER Waldheim, Sask. Jesus said. “Learn of me.” Untold blessings result when one sets aside time to do this very thing. No other example could compare. ALBERT DUECK Abbotsford, B.C. For th« future I pray to have enough trust in my God to follow His leading. I thank God that He sent One who satisfies. HENRY DUECK Altona, Man. That 1 may know him. and the power of his resur¬ rection . . .—Phil 3:10. This is the prayer and the desire of my life. ANTON ENNS Wheatland, Man. Two terms of study and fellowship in College have strengthened my faith, enlightened me to a fuller understanding of God ' s Word, and extended mv horizons. I mm M id r s . e T a ■ % Page 27 GEORGE DYCK Saskatoon, Sask. I am thankful for the preparation for service re¬ ceived and the many rich spiritual blessings experi¬ enced at C.M.B.C. EDWIN A. ENNS Tofield, Alta. Why should I spend my money and my life And gain nothing but a total loss. When I too can enjoy the College life And gain Jesus and His Cross. MENNO ENNS Horndean, Man. More of Thy Word I wish to know. Ever in Thy will I would be: Instruct and direct me. Lord. Where Thou wouldst have me go. NELLIE ENNS Lena, Man. For a guidance in all things I would say—“He who does not love does not know God: for God is love.” MARGARET ENS Saskatoon, Sask. The M.C.C. wants and needs workers who are well educated and well grounded in their faith. This realization brought me to College. CLARENCE EPP Waldheim, Sask. For effective Christian service we must know God ' s will, have a knowledge of the Scriptures and under¬ stand our fellow men. — May this ever be my aim. ELVERA EPP Fiske, Sask. I feel a great privilege is ours in attending an institution such as this, which ministers to the needs of our souls. In order to be of service in the future. I feel I must continue my studies. DAVE FRIESEN Elm Creek. Man. The study of God’s Word and the Christian fellow¬ ship of the College has become a blessed experience to me. My prayer is to be faithful to Him in all things. DAVID FRIESEN Marquette, Man. The Lord is my strength and my shield: my heart trusted in Him. and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth. JAKE FRIESEN Aldergrove, B.C. Studying to be of better use for the Lord Jesus Christ. Page 28 SUSIE FRIESEN Homewood, Man. He giveth grace when the burdens grow greater. He sendeth strength when the labors increase. ELMA GIESBRECHT Horndean, Man. Phil. 4:13—I can do all things in him who strength¬ ens me. MARTHA HARMS Snowflake, Man. Lehre mich tun nach deinem Wohlgefallen. denn du bist mein Gott.—Ps. 143:10. Dies ist mein Gebet, dass ieh doch mochte tun. was Ihm gefallt. PETER JANZEN St. Catharines, Ont. I thank God that. “I know whom 1 have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.”—II Tim 1:12. VICTOR JANZEN North Kildonan, Man. Das Verlangen mehr mit der Heiligen Schrift be- kannt zu werden veranlasste mich zum College zu kommen. Die erste Zeit meines Studiums war er- mutigend und ich danke Gott dass es mir moglich wurde wieder am Studium teilzunehmen. MARVIN KEHLER Abbotsford. B.C. My two terms at College have been a tremendous experience for me. The Christian love and co-operation shown here have influenced me greatly. ANN EM AR I E KLASSEN Gretna, Man. Dies ist ein segensreich es Jahr gewesen. Ich bin uberzeugt, dass es sich lohnt fur ihn ein Zeugnis zu sein, und in alien Dingen fur ihn einzustehen. EDITH KLASSEN Homewood, Man. “Great Master, touch me with Thy skilled hands; and let not the music that is in me die!” EDWARD GOERTZEN Starbuck, Man. In studying and preparing for the future, my prayer is that in all things God might have the pre-eminence. PETER HARDER Rosthern, Sask. In preparation for service in my Lord’s vineyard. Page 29 HELEN ANN KRAUSE Abbotsford, B.C. My aim and reason for coming to College is: “Study to shew thyself approved unto God a workman that needeth not to be ashamed.”—2 Tim. 2:15. EDNA KREUGER Gretna, Man. “A living sacrifice.”—Romans 12:1. Teach me O God. truly to give Thee what is Thine. HELEN LETKEMAN Waldheim, Sask. “Sitting at the Master ' s Feet”—what a privilege! In humble gratitude, I pray that He might ever keep me in tune to hear His Voice and follow it. GERDA MARTENS Sardis, B.C. I thank the Lord for sending me here to study His Word among other Christians. May I always go where He w r ants me to go. AGNES NEUFELD Cottam, Ont. I thank God for the opportunity I have of studying His Word here at College. My prayer is “That I might know r Him and the power of His resurrection.” —Phil 2:10. HILDA NEUFELD Didsbury, Alta. Thanks be to God for all His goodness and mercy. I am particularly thankful to God for the opportunity to study His Word in a Christian institution. HILDEGARD NEUFELD Drake, Sask. My prayer is that the study of God’s Word will make my life more consecrated and my service for Him more effective. VICTOR NEUFELD Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. I thank the Lord with all my heart that He has given His life that I might live, and also for this opportunity to study His Word. ALICE NEUMANN Vancouver, B.C. Aus tiefem Herzen danke ich dem Herrn fur Seine gnadenreiche Fuhrung in meiner Vergangenheit und besonders auch fur das Vorrecht in diesem College von Ihm. durch Sein Wort, lernen zu dtirfen. ANNE KRAHN Stranrear, Sask. My stay at C.M.B.C. is very valuable to me, for I have been able to establish a greater appreciation for God’s Word and Christian fellowship. Page 30 KATHERINE NICKEL Rosemary, Alta. “My help cometh from the Lord.” This has been my past experience, and I am confident of this source of strength for the future. PETER NICKEL Rosemary, Alta. My aim in attending College is that I might see more clearly into the Scriptures and realize what part I have in the furtherance of His kingdom. HELEN REDEKOP Aldergrove, B.C. “O use me, Lord, use even me, Just as Thou wilt, and when, and where. Until Thy blessed face I see. Thy rest. Thy joy. Thy glory share.” LILLIAN SAWADSKY Vineland, Ont. John 3:30—“He must increase, but I must decrease.” That my Lord might find me a faithful, humble, and obedient servant is my fervent prayer. ERVIN SCHROFDER Drake, Sask. “Make me. O Lord, to know my end, Teach me the measure of my days. That I may know how frail I am And turn from pride and sinful ways.” KATIE SCHULZ Winnipeg, Man. “Great Master, touch me with Thy skillful hands: Let not the music that is in me die! Great Sculptor, hew and polish me; nor let. Hidden and lost. Thy form within me lie!” WALDO SCHULZ Altona, Man. “Sing unto the Lord, bless his name, shew forth his salvation from day to day . . .”—Psalm 96:2. I thank the Lord for the privilege of bringing forth His mes¬ sage through song. BILL THIESSEN Saskatoon, Sask. “Grant me, O Lord, in love to Thee, Clear eyes to measure things below: Faith the invisible to see, And wisdom Thee in all to know. REV. JACOB M. UNRAU Charleswood, Man. Bible College has been a place of spiritual blessing to me. I have also learned to know and appreciate some of our Canadian Mennonite Conference young people. ANNA WIENS Yarrow, B.C. “Walk before God, obey His Word. And yield to His demands: Beware of calling Jesus, Lord, And slighting His commands.” Not pictured: Mr. and Mrs. Rahman, India; Ernest Wiebe. Manitoba. Page 31 Page 32 (vvenina During the fall and winter terms of this year, C.M.B.C. undertook a new venture, namely evening classes. This new work was well sup¬ ported. Approximately 49 were registered. Among them were teachers, ministers, nurses, Sunday school teachers, young people’s workers, university students, housewives and others. Evening students took time for this work to gain direction for their spiritual life; ministers and students sought help for their daily work; Sunday school teachers came to gain a more basic knowledge of their lessons. The two courses that were offered were: General Biblical Introduction and a Study in Romans. The instructors were Mr. Waldemar Janzen and Rev. H. Poettcker respectively. The first course gave us a glimpse into the way the Bible was written. We studied the books of the Bible, considering the writer, time of writing and existing conditions which might have exerted an influence on the book. The second course was focused on the book of Romans only. This book contains many of the most important doctrines for our Christian life. It tells of Paul’s personal struggles and how that salvation is by faith and not by the Judaistic way of fulfilling the law. Term papers were not compulsory, but those who presented papers received credit for them at the College. The College intends to begin evening classes again next fall term. May God also bless this further work and may those who attend find the classes helpful and edifying. Jona Leppky (evening student). Page 33 ■ Jt nnr iiiy ( r ve nitty (j a-i-i l Jl ' ert ' : Katie Bergen, Winnipeg Margaret Bergen, Winnipeg Jake Bergen, Winnipeg John Bergen, Winnipeg Annie Dyck, Winnipeg Magdalena Ens, Winnipeg Walter S. Fast, Winnipeg Agnes Friesen, Winnipeg Mrs. I. I. Friesen, Winnipeg Henry P. Friesen, Steinbach, Man. Dave Friesen, Elm Creek, Man. Mrs. Margaret E. Froese, Winnipeg Ilse S. Funk, Winnipeg Edward Goerzen, Starbuck, Man. Rudy Goerzen, Starbuck, Man. Mrs. Gertrude Heinrichs, Winnipeg Frank K. Isaac, Steinbach, Man. Susan Janzen, Arnaud, Man. Annie von Kampen, Winnipeg Peter von Kampen, Winnipeg Helen Klassen, Winnipeg Helen R. Klassen, Winnipeg John Klassen, Winnipeg Irene Koop, Winnipeg Lenora Koop, Winnipeg Jona Leppky, Winnipeg Tina Letkeman, Winnipeg Alvina Loewen, Winnipeg Victor Loewen, Winnipeg Susie Martens, Winnipeg Peter Martens, Sanford, Man. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Newfield, Winnipeg Irma Neufeld, Winnipeg Mary Neufeld, Winnipeg Nick Neustaeder, Winnipeg David Penner, Winnipeg James Penner, Winnipeg Henry Sawatsky, Winnipeg William M. Schlichting, Sanford, Man. Elsie Unrau, Winnipeg Anne Marie Warkentine, Steinbach, Man. Hildegard Warkentine, Steinbach, Man. Mrs. Irene Warkentine, Winnipeg A. P. Warkentine, Winnipeg Mrs. Helen Louise Wiebe, Winnipeg Victor Wieler, Winnipeg Margaret Zacharias, Winnipeg ■y lbiidter-i (oour-AcA by: During two weeks of February the College offered special ministers’ courses. These were attended Abe Buhler, Clearbrook, B.C. J. Harms, Whitewater, Man. Peter Harms, Snowflake, Sask. David Hildebrandt, Plum Coulee, Man. Corny Klassen, Rosemary, Alta. Jake G. Martens, Clearbrook, B.C. Peter Retzlaff, North Battleford, Sask. Isaac I. Wiens, Herbert, Sask. To all Students: As Paul was awaiting execution, he wrote these words to Timothy: ‘‘I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word, be urgent in season and out of season, con¬ vince, rebuke, and exhort, be unfailing in patience and in teaching. For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, hut having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own likings, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander into myths. As for you, always be steady, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry .—2 Timothy 4:1-5. Page 34 Menno Epp, chairman of Fellowship Committee: Tina Friesen, secretary: Henry Isaac, vice-president; Dr. I. I. Friesen, faculty advisor; Peter Klassen, student president; Anne Neufeld, chairman of Faith and Life Committee; and John R. Friesen, chairman of Service Committee. Jfff s ( ' n Yjoiutri In every Institution, committees are necessary We realize that we are completely dependent to organize the various activities of the student on God. In order to have a successful and bene- body Our three main committees are the Faith ficial st at College we must give Him the and Lite, Fellowship and service committees. . , .. T _ The Student Council is comprised of the Execu- central P lace and resl S n our a11 t0 Hlm ' ° ur tive and the chairman of each of these three own efforts are futile, committees. The purpose of the Student Council is to guide At the weekly Saturday prayer meetings, which and correlate the total program of the students. are planned by the Executive, all students par- As the representative organ of the student body, ticipate in expressing thanks for blessings and it also serves as a medium between the students , „ . . , , and the administration. Various problems are also rec f uests t0 God - , These meetIn S s have been brought to our attention to be discussed, and a source of rich blessing to us and have proved if possible, solved. to be the strongest link in College life. Page 36 That he would grant you according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man. . . . And to know the love of Christ which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God.— Eph. 3:16, 19. The resp onsibilities of the Faith and Life com¬ mittee, as one of our student organizations, are already implied in the name it bears. Spiritual growth is a vital concern of the devotional com¬ mittee. Its members attempt to evaluate the spiritual need of the group as well as the in¬ dividual, and plan the student Chapel services accordingly. Annually a special program is pre¬ pared for a prayer day. On this day everyone is given an opportunity of specifically remembering the needs of the world, conference, missions and college in prayer. Aside from this the members assume the duties of directing the devotional phase of various activities during the year, always with the aim in mind of achieving a deeper knowledge of and more intimate communion with our Lord Jesus Christ. .Jer rice The disciples spent three years with the Lord. They experienced that Jesus was a great teacher and miracle worker, the very Son of God. During this time Jesus sent his disciples out to work on their own. This they did and returned with great joy. Ours too is the privilege of doing service. Children’s work has taken a major part in our program. Every Monday after four some twenty students go to one of our local churches where 75-100 children of the community gather for a Bible lesson and crafts. Monthly we present a Sunday morning worship service at the Bethania Home. Visitation is done with the patients at a nursing home and also at one of the city hospitals by groups of singers and personal workers. Sometimes we feel inadequate in attempting to sing and speak about our Lord Jesus, but when this barrier is overcome we continue and return rejoicing, not in what we have done, but in what the Lord has done. Page 38 A GLIMPSE INTO A FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING “Shall we begin our meeting with prayer?” asks the chairman. The Fellowship Committee is in session again. “Do you think we should have a social this term?” “Let’s organize one in which the first year students can really participate.” “Are our Volley-ball teams getting under way?” “How’s the ping-pong tournament coming along?” “I guess Laura won’t get any competition this year.” “How can we set up a tournament so it’ll be evenly balanced?” “Who will make the poster for the next social?” “Let’s have the boys make the lunch!” “Is our program for the Christmas Banquet set up?” “Do we have any jurisdiction over the skating rink?” These and many more are the problems we discuss. Suitable answers are not always found; but with God’s help we strive to plan and direct the social and recreational activities of the College as well as to foster a high standard of inter-student fellowship. Menno Epp, chairman Bertha Tiessen Helen Letkeman Clarence Epp Jake Heinrichs, Margaret Thiessen, Mary Bartel, Ivan Unger, chairman. fddfO t C )rt u RECEIVE POWER—BE WITNESSES It is the privilege of the Missionary Fellowship Band to serve as a “tie” between those of us who are now receiving power and those who are already witnessing. Specific Prayer Meetings have proven most effective in achieving the two purposes; first, to interest ourselves and others in missions; secondly, to support those already serving. Thus, Tuesday noon seven groups of students, each group bearing the name of one General Conference Mission Field, meet to receive information and to pray for a specific phase of that Field’s work. Thursday, we remember our Home Mission Projects, including our churches and schools. Once a month the Saturday Prayer Meeting theme is specifically “Missions”. Before Christmas we were challenged to add financial support to our prayer support when the Mission Budget was so low. “Fasting meals” and voluntary contributions made it possible for us to send $240.00 to the Mission Board. The letters and tapes exchanged with the missionaries, their visits, or those of Mission Board members, have greatly stimulated our desire to prepare for and to support mission work. HMC “There is something marvelous in music. I might almost say that it is, in itself, a marvel. It s position is somewhere between the region of thought and that of phenomena; a glimmering medium between mind and matter, related to both and yet differing from either. Spiritual and yet requiring rhythm; material and yet independent of space.”—H. Heine. Music—marvelous? Yes!, for it is music that can calm the agitations of the soul, wipe from the soul the dust of everyday life, cause men’s hearts to love. It is our privilege to help stimulate the use of better music and the more intelligent use of music—for personal use—for school purposes—and ultimately for use in the Church and the home. O come, let us sing unto the Lord: Let us make a joyful noise to the Rock of our Salvation. Elden Driedger, Irma Wiens, George Wiebe, Faculty advisor, Ann-Marie Klassen and Vernon Neureld, chairman. Page 40 ( ' ... a bi-monthly publication going to students, ex-students and graduates . . . “to strengthen the bonds of Christian fellowship within the College Family.’’ The first Scroll was published on April 30, 1948. It was an 8 page mimeographed paper circulated among the students. February, 1953 was a milestone for the Scroll when the first printed “page” appeared. The readers today, their number exceeding 250, are scattered throughout Canada, U.S., Mexico, South America, Europe, Africa, India, Japan and Formosa. Ex-students and grads say that when the Scroll arrives . . . “it’s like getting a letter from a dear friend” and “it has proven to be an incentive to pray for the College Family”. May the Scroll in the succeeding years progress in accordance with the expansion of the College. Rev. Adrian, faculty advisor; Anton Enns; Margaret Ens, typist: Norman Bartel: Annie Epp, editor. c ■ (( JH f f ' f 7a a . ey t ree Henry Dyck, chairman: Tina Klassen, R.N., school nurse: Erna Heinrichs, R.N., assistant nurse. The Samaritan Service is a benevolent organization which helps defray the medical expenses of its members. This organization has helped many students in times of sudden illness or when glasses or dentures have been broken. The constitution is constantly being revised to enlarge its scope as the funds make this possible. All students are eligible and are advised to become members of Samaritan Service. Page 41 • J f Ji r ' (try Jorir y CHRISTMAS PLAY EASTER PLAY The aim of the Literary Society is to enrich the lives of the students spiritually and educationally. In carrying out this program the committee tries to get as many people as possible to participate in the activities of the Society. This is to allow the students to gain practical experience in performing before an audience. The Society produces one or two literaries each term. These often take the form of a play or debate, but this does not rule out other activities. The Literary Society strives to integrate its program with the general purpose of the College, which is to prepare the students for Christian service. DEBATE Henry Dyck Tina Klassen (chairman) Katie Schulz George Dyck Page 42 Quartet: Eddie Goerzen, Lillian Sawadsky, Agnes Neufeld, Peter Letkeman. Panel: Larry Kehler, Sue Martens, Anne Neufeld, Peter Letkeman, moderator, and Henry Isaac. In the fall of 1956, when it looked as though a third universal conflict was inevitable, it was felt that our peace position needed to be re-affirmed. Consequently the students held meetings to discuss this matter among themselves. The prevalent feeling was that the young people in our churches should be made more aware of our non-resistant position. This resulted in the formation of a “peace panel,” made up of five members. Eight churches in Manitoba were visited by this group and about twelve more will be visited in Saskatchewan after the spring term. Larry Kehler Menno Epp, general convener; George Dyck, Willie Rempel, Bill Wiebe, music convener; Bob Baergen, Victor Fast. Jake Heinrichs, Reuben Balzer. Our male octet was organized in the fall term for the purpose of visiting some of the churches of our conference. In March and the beginning of April we made a two-week tour of the churches in British Columbia and north Saskatchewan. In our contact with these and other churches we experienced that which Paul anticipated when he wrote Romans 1:12: “. . . that we may be mutually encouraged by each others faith.” We thank God for His guidance and protection on our visits and we hope that the spiritual encourage¬ ment may have been mutual. Jake Heinrichs Page 43 AUOCIAJID MENNONITE BIBLICAL SEMINARIES Priuminajj Plot Plan . _I Mennonite Biblical Seminary is pleased to congratulate the Canadian Mennonite Bible College on the occasion of the TENTH ANNIVERSARY. The Lord has blessed C.M.B.C. and we pray the Lord may use you greatly in the decades to come. Mennonite Biblical Seminary has operated in the City of Chicago for twelve years. At the General Conference sessions held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in August, 1956, plans to move the seminary to Elkhart, Indiana, were approved. Plans have been going forward in developing the program of the Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminaries. It is hoped that construction will begin September, 1957, and that it will be possible to begin class work at the new location September, 1958. We invite consecrated young people to consider taking training at our conference Seminary. Please address inquiries to President S. F. Panna- becker, 4614 Woodlawn Ave., Chicago 15, Illinois. “For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.”—I Cor. 3:11. Page 44 We appreciate the privilege of becoming acquainted with our conference personnel during our time at College. Many guests drop in to acquaint us with the work they are doing. It enables us to see the work and the needs of our missionaries as well as our conference. A visit from any former college student or conference official or any of the students ' parents or friends is always appreciated. Vernelle Yoder discusses Mission work with Sue. Rev. S. T. Moyer giving a chapel message. Dr. John Schmidt from Paraguay. Elmer Ediger promotes the U.S.-Canada situation by contacting Frank Epp. Page 45 Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen, Herr Zebaoth, meine Seele verlangt und sehnt sich nach den Vorhofen des Herrn; mein Leib und Seele freuen sich in dem lebendigen Gott. —Psalm 84, 2-3. Erste Mennoniten Gemeinde Queen Street and Fifth Avenue Saskatoon, Sask. Aeltester: J. J. Thiessen Studenten: Margaret Ens, George Dyck, Bill Thiessen Herr zeige mir deine Wege und lehre mich deine Steige! Leite mich in deiner Wahrheit und lehre mich; Denn Du bist der Gott der mir hiIft; taglich harre ich dein. —Psalm 25:4-5 Die Vineland Vereinigte Mennoniten Gemeinde Vineland, Ontario Aeltester: Johann Wichert Prediger: N. Fransen, A. H. Harder, J. W. Neufeld Wir danken Gott allezeit fur Euch a lie und gedanken Eurer in unseren Gebeten ohne Unterlass und denken an euer Werk im Glauben und an eure Arbeit in der Liebe und an eure Geduld in der Hoffnung, welche ist unser Herr Jesus Christus, vor Gott unserem Vater. —I Thessalonicher 1, 2-3. Die Springstein Mennoniten Gemeinde Springstein, Manitoba Aeltester: Wilhelm Enns Prediger: Rudy Goerzen Studenten: Eddie Goerzen Page 46 Fellowship with M.B.B.C. ' ers Attention CFAM Opening Uns Jonah Christmas Banquet Page 47 Erste Mennoniten Gemeinde Eyebrow, Sask. Wer unter dem Schirm des Hochsten sitzt und unter dem Schat- ten des Allmachtigen bleibt, der spricht zu dem Herrn; Meine Zuver sicht und meine Burg, mein Gott, auf den ich hoffe. —Psalm 91, I. Prediger: D. Bueckert, B. Rempel Studenten: Sue Martens Der Gott aber des Friedens . . . mache euch fertig in allem guten Werk, zu tun seinen Willen und schaffe in euch, was vor ihm gefallig ist, durch Jesum Christum; welchem sei Ehre von Ewigkeit zu Ewigkeit. Westheimer Mennoniten Gemeinde Rosemary, Alberta Aeltester: J. D. Nickel Prediger: Leonard Adrian, J. A. Klassen, J. Krause, H. H. Janzen, David P. Neufeld Studenten: Frieda Bergen, Katherine Nickel, Peter Nickel Denn des Fterrn Augen schauen alle Lande, dass er starke die, so von ganzem Herzen an ihm sind. —II Chronika 16, 9. West-Abbotsford Mennoniten Gemeinde ABBOTSFORD, B.C. Aeltester: H. M. Epp Prediger: A. A. Harder, H. J. Neudorf, P. J. Froese, H. H. Neufeld, Bruno Epp, Peter Derksen Studenten: William Wiebe, David Wiebe, Annie Epp, Tina Klassen, Menno H. Epp, Albert Dyck Page 48 Page 49 Die Essex County Vereinigte Mennoniten Gemeinde Leamington, Ontario So lasset uns aufsehen auf Jesum den Anfanger und Vollender des Glaubens. —Hebraer 12:2. Aeltester: N. N. Driedger Studenten: Bertha Tiessen, Agnes Neufeld Ebenfelder Mennoniten Gemeinde Von Saskatchewan Einen andern Grund kann niemand legen ausser dem, der gelegt ist, welcher ist Jesus Christus. —I Kor. 3, II. Aeltester: C. J. Warkentin Prediger: G. B. Wiens, H. H. Penner, P. A. Warkentin, H. J. Wiebe, C. J. Fast, John Siemens, Arthur Wiens Studenten: Irma Wiens, Elvira Epp, Anne Krahn Denn ich schame mich des Evangeliums von Christo nicht; denn es ist eine Kraft Gottes, die da selig macht alle, die daran glauben, die Juden vornehmlich und auch die Griechen. Sintemal daran offenbar wird die Gerechtigkeit, die vor Gott gilt, welche kommt aus Glauben; wie denn geschrieben steht: ' Der Gerechte wird seines Glaubens leben. ' Romer 1, 16-17. Blumenorter Mennoniten Gemeinde Gretna, Manitoba Altester: P. J. Schaefer Page 50 ? ytat ierine ijcli In our 1954 Yearbook we see a small picture of Katherine Dyck answering a telephone call “Korea Calling”. Whether Korea was or was not calling at that time matters not, but we know that M.C.C. called Katherine to Korea for service in the Pusan Children’s Hospital, and that she obeyed the call in the fall of 1953. It was with a hearty clasp and with the words “see you in three years” that we said farewell to Katherine before her departure. Her letters were always overflowing with the joy and satis¬ faction that filled her heart as she served those who were less fortunate. However, our Lord’s ways were not our ways, and a month before Katherine’s anticipated return, her Master called her “home”. Those of us who knew Katherine while she attended College will never fo.rget the love and friendly personality that spoke from the depth of her heart. Her spiritual burden for those whom she would serve is expressed in one of her letters: “I hope I will have the joy of knowing that they have become Christians before I leave here.” As director of a “Well Baby Clinic,” many children owe their health to her and she will be remembered for her devoted service. We all miss Katherine’s return very much but no better “reward could be desired for her than that which is found in being with Christ”. Page 51 Die Niagara Vereinigte Mennoniten Gemeinde Wuenscht dem Bibelcollege, mit Lehrern und Studenten Gottes Segen mit Epheser 4, 12-13. Auf dass die Heiligen zugerichtet werden zum Werk des Dienstes da- durch der Leib Christi erbaut werde, bis das wir a lie hinankommen zu einerlei Glauben und Erkenn+nis des Sohnes Gottes, und ein vollkommener Mann werden, der da sei im Masse des vollkommenen Alters Christi. Aeltester: J. A. Dyck Prediger: Abram Epp, P. H. Dirks, Helmut Wiens, C. K. Neufeld, P. P. Klassen Studenten: Peter und Helen Klassen, Henry Isaac, Erna Heinrichs, Victor Neufeld Wir aber predigen den gekreuzig- ten Christus, den Juden ein Aerger- nis und den Griechen eine Torheit. —I Kor. I, 23. Bergthaler Mennoniten Gemeinde Altona, Manitoba Aeltester: David Schulz Prediger: H. J. Gerbrand, J. W. Schmidt, P. P. Kehler Studenten: Waldo Schulz Bethania Mennoniten Gemeinde Watrous, Sask. Psalm 34, 9 Prediger: A. Warkentin Prediger Kandidat: A. J. Regier Oliver Mennoniten Gemeinde Oliver, B.C. Prediger: G. A. Neufeld Kollosser 3, 16-17 Page 52 Erste Mennoniten Gemeinde Kelowna, B.C. Aeltester: Jacob A. Janzen Prediger: John P. Vogt, Jacob H. Enns Lukas 11, 28 Bergthal Mennoniten Gemeinde Didsbury, Alberta Hebraer I 3, 20-2 I Aeltester: C. G. Neuteld Prediger: Wm. Pauls, J. G. Neuteld Studenten: Vernon Neuteld, Hilda Neuteld Emmaus Mennonite Church Switt Current, Sask., and District ' Other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. —I Corinthians 3:11. Ministers: Hans Dyck, Swift Current; V. E. Nickel, Wymark; Werner Zacharias, Swift Current; C. P. Kehler, Schoenfeld; David Quiring, Swith Current; Wm. Zacharias, Mc¬ Mahon; J. J. M. Friesen, Rhineland EIN GRUSS VON DER GEMEINDE, JUGENDVEREIN, UND SONNTAGSSCHULE Die Whitewater Mennoniten Gemeinde Whitewater, Manitoba Wandelt in der Liebe, gleich wie Christus uns hat geliebt und sich selbst dar gegeben fur uns als Gabe und Opfer, Gott zu einem sussen Geruch. —Epheser 5, 2. Aeltester: G. G. Neuteld Prediger: Jacob Born, B. G. Neuteld, Jacob Harms (nicht ordiniert), Eddie Cornelsen (nicht ordiniert) Studenten: Valentin Tiessen Page 53 CONGRATULATIONS 1957 Graduating Class Welcome into The C.M.B.C. Ex-Student Society (165 members) Serving at home and abroad; seek¬ ing to further the cause of our Alma Mater morally and materially as well as maintaining the bond of fellow¬ ship among the ex-students. Edward Enns— ' 52, President Peter Schroeder— ' 52, Vice-Pres. Verner Friesen— ' 54, Sec.-Treas. Isaac Froese— ' 54, Editor North Kildonan Mennoniten Gemeinde North Kildonan, Manitoba Einen andern Grund kann niemand legen ausser dem, der gelegt ist, welcher ist Jesus Christus. —I Kor. 3, II. Prediger: V. J. Schroeder Selig sind die das Wort Gottes horen und bewahr- en. -—Lukas I I :28 Erste Mennoniten Gemeinde Winnipeg, Manitoba Aeltester: J. H. En ns Page 54 Steinbach Mennoniten Gemeinde Steinbach, Manitoba Glenleaer Gemeinde Glenlea, Manitoba Und so jemand auch kampft, wird er doch nicht gekront, er kampfe denn recht. —II Tim. 2, 5. Prediger: P. J. Reimer, I. A. War- kentin, David Fast, H. P. Fast, Frank Froese, Frank Isaak, H. P. Friesen, Fr. Enns (Diakon) ' Und lasset uns halten an dem Bekenntnis der Hoffnung und nicht wanken; denn er ist treu, der sie verheissen hat; und lasset uns unter- einander unser selbst wahrnehmen mit Reizen zur Liebe und guten Werken. —Hebraer 10:23-24 Studenten: Victor Fast Prediger: Johann Rogalsky Die Whitewater Mennoniten Gemeinde zu Crystal City, Manitoba Griisst die werten Lehrer und die lieben Studenten des Colleges mit dem Vers aus Johannes 7, 38: ' Wer an mich glaubt, wie die Schrift sagt, von des Leibe werden Strome des lebendigen Wassers fliessen. Prediger: Gerhard Bock, Mather; Peter Harms, Snowflake; Abram Reimer, Crystal City Studenten: Martha Harms Page 55 Und stellet euch nicht dieser Welt gleich, sondern verandert euch durch Erneuerung eures Sinnes, auf dass ihr prufen moget, welches da sei der gute, wohlgefallige und voll- bmmene Gotteswille. —Romer 12:2. Bergthaler Mennoniten Gemeinde W inkler, Manitoba Aeltester: J. M. Pauls Studenten: John R. Friesen, Jake Heinrichs Die Mennonitische Lehranstalt ent- sendet ihrer Schwesterschule, dem Kanadischen Mennonitischen Bibel College, die herzlichsten Grusse in dem Bewusstsein, dass wir alle an demselben grossen Werken stehen. Darum lasset uns aber Gutes tun und niche mude werden! —Gal. 6,9. Die Lehrer und Schueler der Mennonitischen Lehranstalt. Gretna, Man. Der Bote Das Organ der Allgemeinen Kcnferenz der Mennoniten Der Bote bringt Artikel erbaulichen, belehrenden und unterhaltenden Inhalts. Seine Mitarbeiter sind uberall, wo Mennoniten wohnen. Dadurch bildet er ein Mittel, welches die ganze Mennonitenschaft der Welt verbindet. Schriftleiter: Dr. Walter Quiring Rosthern, Sask., Canada Redaktionskomitee: J. J. Thiessen, Saskatoon, Sask. H. T. Klaassen, Laird, Sask. Dr. Cornelius Krahn, Newton, Kans. Druckerei und Geschaftsstelle: Rosthern, Saskatchewan Page 56 Farmer ' s Supply J. Ph. Wiebe BEST WISHES TO THE GRADUATES Abbotsford, B.C. Dr. J. F. Janzen Best Wishes to Staff and Students With our Compliments physician and surgeon Rosthern, Sask COMPLIMENTS OF Monarch Machinery Company Limited 889 Erin Street, Winnipeg J. J. Klassen, President Page 57 COMPLIMENTS OF Corner Store J. Sawatzky P. A. Schellenberg Groceries — Fruit Meat Drug Sundries Phone 19 Hague, Saskatchewan Graduating Class of ' 57 CONGRATULATIONS on this important milestone in your lives. May the future be bright; and may it fulfill your fondest hopes for every success! Garden Chape! Funeral Home AND STAFF Abbotsford. B.C. BEST WISHES TO GRADUATES AND STUDENTS OF CANADIAN MENNONITE BIBLE COLLEGE THIESSEN BUS LINES LTD. 380 Osborne St. Winnipeg Page 58 Page 59 We offer our Congratulations to the Canadian Mennonite Bible College on the occasion of its Tenth Anniversary May God bless your work and may the future be bright and successful Saskatchewan Valley News Rosthern, Sask. John Heese, Publisher The weekly paper circulating in the Mennonite Communities of Rosthern. Hague, Hepburn, Langham, Waldheim, Laird, Aberdeen and Osier. Greetings and God ' s Blessing to the GRADUATES FACULTY STUDENTS of the Canadian Mennonite Bible College May the purpose of your heart ever be to glorify the One who has called you by His Grace and saved you by His power. And whatsoever you do in word or in deed do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus . . . Giving thanks to God and the Father by Him. —Col. 3:17 C. A. DEFEHR SONS LTD. Page 60 78 Princess Street Winnipeg, Manitoba 10970 - 84th Street Edmonton, Alberta WHEN YOU ARE IN ALTONA, you are invited to drop in and see us. We feature nationally adver¬ tised lines of quality clothing and shoes. Our specialty: Fine sport coats and slacks. Krueger ' s Men ' s Wear Phone 60 Altona, Man. Our best ads are worn—not read. ' Red River Valley Mutual Insurance Company Insuring Farm and Residential Properties Head Office: Altona, Manitoba Phone 25 A. BUHR, B.A., LL.B. D. FRIESEN, LL.B., Q.C. J. THIESSEN, LL.B. Buhr Friesen Barristers, Solicitors Notaries Public 410 Electric Railway Chambers, Notre Dame at Albert Winnipeg 2, Manitoba Phone 92 2171 CANADIAN MENNONITE BIBLE COLLEGE Our College Charter: Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Based on the one true foundation, Jesus Christ—I Cor. 3:11. C.M.B.C. Sets as its Goal: —the promotion of a faith in Christ —the training for various church- related fields of service —the preparation of lives dedi¬ cated to the Master ' s service For information write to: 600 University Blvd. East Tuxedo, Winnipeg 9, Man. Page 61 @ac€cyi ztodcit6 M TO THE GRADUATES, STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF THE CANADIAN MENNONITE BIBLE COLLEGE For the Successful Compie+ion of a Year of Studies and Instruction. WE JOYFULLY GREET YOU ON THIS TENTH ANNIVERSARY. This year, 1957, is also of special interest to us, as we are celebrating our 50th Anniversary. Our firm was founded by the late D. W. Friesen on October I, 1907, and we feel privileged to have been able to serve our fellow men for that space of time. In all humility we give the honour to God our Heavenly Father for His grace. May it please Him to use us in further service. D. W. Friesen Sons Ltd. Printing Publishing — School Office Equipment Books and other Christian Literature ALTONA — MANITOBA Page 63 JJ ' it ( ' lawfi imenfa Larry Kathleen Janzen Kehler Assistant Editor Bus. Man. Bob Baergen Ed itor Rev. G. Lohrenz Faculty Advisor m siM Reuben Balzer Photog rapher Lillian Sawadsky Typist Elvera Epp Artist Hilda Neufeld Artist r ' oo ( (oommitfeeA , 7 1 Bill Wiebe Irma Wiens Ass. Bus. Man. Sec. Treas. of. Publication Fund 1957 John Bergen Circulation Man. Page 64