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

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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

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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

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(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