Eastern Mennonite School - Shenandoah Yearbook (Harrisonburg, VA)

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Page Four J. L. Stauffer C. K. Lehman Mary Keener H. A. Mumaw J. R. Mumaw Melvin Ruth Ruth Stoltzfus Dorothy Kemrer E. G. Gehman D. W. Lehman Sadie Hartzler H. D. Weaver Elsie Martin M. T. Brackbill M. J. Brunk D. R. Hostetter Mrs. Brackbill i!

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Page Three Faculty

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Page Five From the Faculty John L. Stauffer, President Bible The Bible Doctrine course gives the student a knowledge of the fundamentals of Christianity and stresses the certainties of Christian faith. The course in Bible Intro- duction acquaints the student with facts about our Bible, how it has come down through the ages; it takes note of the many evidences that confirm the truth of the Bible. The Church History course traces the rise and progress of the Christian Church throughout this age, noting its failures and successes, its endurance and its persecu- tions, as well as its influence upon paganism and skepticism. Every Christian needs the information which these courses provide in order to live an intelligent, stalwart Christian life; to understand the times and to resist the encroachments of world- influence that tend to draw the Christian away from his faith in Ged. Maurice T. Brackbill Mathematics, Physics, Speech Arts Since we are advised many times in the sacred Word that God created the mate- rial universe and ordained the laws that it obeys, it can hardly be very amiss to bestow some thought on God’s works and ways. Many of the Bible writers did that, and some study of Physical Science enables us to understand better the implications of their many allusions to nature. Indeed, it helps us to comprehend God Himself, and calls from us added praise of His power and glory. Dorothy C. Kemrer Greek, Latin, Typing Did you ever know that “Gospel” (euaggelion) means “good news”? “Comforter” (parakletos) means “one called to one’s side to help; a helper.” An “apostle” (apostolos) is “one sent with a mission.” A hypocrite (hupocrites) was originally a “stage-player.” To “repent” (metanoeo) is to “change one’s mind.” Does “forgiveness” mean any more to you when you know that the word aphiemi which means “to forgive” also means “‘to let go”? To be a “witness” means something more than the word ordinarily implies when we note that the Greek word martureo, translated “witness,” is the word from which we have our English word “martyr.” These are only a few of the many evidences of the light thrown on the Scriptures by an acquaintance with the original Greek. Chester K. Lehman, Dean and Registrar Bible Seniors enjoy putting the Faculty on the spot. Now they are asking, “How do your courses contribute to Christian living and to the welfare of the Church?” I shall answer in five words: defence, confirmation, interpretation, doctrine, and Christian living. Against attacks from every side Christianity is defended and the faith of the student is confirmed. Divine words require exact interpretation. Since the meaning given to Scripture may determine eternal destinies, this task becomes a science and an art of the first magnitude. The positive teaching of the Word constitutes doctrine, belief of which is binding upon the Christian. Finally, true doctrine lays the founda- tion for true Christian living and should lead to it. Daniel Lehman, Secretary Education, Physical Education 7 Dear Class of Nineteen Thirty-Eight, With toil and task begun, Get set for joys and cares and tests, Till toils and tests are done. And when you meet that last “Exam.,” No more thru life to roam, May “Passed” be heard, “Well done, Come in, Enjoy the Heav’nly Home.”