Full Gospel Bible Institute - Burning Lamp Yearbook (Eston, Saskatchewan Canada)

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otiHifo-ano The trend among the youth of today is toward conformity; to belong, to be one of the gang, to aspire in society. This book is dedicated to young people who have the God given courage of their convictions to sever themselves from the flow of conform¬ ing humanity. The Bible says, “... be not conformed ...” The Bible says, “... be ye transformed...” When this is accomplished in our lives, then the Lord can use us in the way that He wants to. 3 T YOU CANNOT GIVE TO THE WORLD ANY MORE THAN YOU GIVE TO GOD.

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IE T HERE is a deep satisfaction when you are conscious that the work in which you are engaged is according to the principles of God’s Word and that it is being owned and blessed by Him. This is how we feel concerning the work of Bible School. In the second chapter of Second Timothy, Paul lays down basic principles which are essential for the ministry. First, in verse two, he stresses the need of special instruc¬ tion and teaching in such a manner that those taught shall be able to teach others also. Verse four teaches disentanglement from the affairs of this life, that one may give himself wholly and unrestricted to the things of God. Verse fifteen shows diligent and systematic study of the scriptures. Another basic principle is given in verse twenty-one, that of being a purged (separated) vessel, sanctified and meet for the Master’s use, and prepared (furnished and equipped) unto every good work (or type of ministry). If we carefully consider and weigh these basic prin¬ ciples given by Paul we will see they are in a very true sense the basis and objectives of Bible School. That is why we at the Full Gospel Bible Institute count it a great privilege to have a part in helping to prepare young men and women in these scriptural ways for the Lord’s service. Then, too,God had made us very conscious of His seal of approval in blessing and prospering the work in so many different ways during the past sixteen years. Our hearts are filled with gratitude to the Lord as another fine group of young men and women graduate this year, going out as others have done in the past, to spend their lives in His service. Our congratulations and prayers go with them. May the Lord help each one to accomplish the work He has purposed for them as they serve their generation. WHEN OUR CAPABILITIES ARE OF GOD WE WILL NEVER BE INCAPABLE.

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W HY are we presenting another edition of “The Burning Lamp”? Is it just a souvenir, a keepsake for the present student body? Is it just an advertisement for the Full Gospel Bible Institute? No, it is more than this. We want this book to challenge young people to give their lives wholeheartedly to Christ, to seek His will for their lives, to follow His leading and guiding, and then, if the Lord so leads, to come to Bible School to study His Word. The book is -dedicated to “Consecrated Youth,” youth who are not yet in Bible School, but who have already given their lives to Christ. We want to encourage them to go on and fulfill that which they have purposed in their hearts. Then for you older saints of God, the yearbook is meant to present Bible School in such a way that you will be able to pray for us more effectively. As Paul prpved for Timothy starting out in the work of the Lord, we too need your prayers, “... without ceasing ... night and day.” II Timothy 1:3. For our graduates, the “Torchbearers,” this has been a year of completion, and yet one of commencement for newer and greater things. They have been fine examples and we have appreciated their sincerity and devotion. The “Overcomers,” our second year class, are one step closer to their goal, that of a fruitful Christian life. The first year “Magnifiers” have launched out on a new venture, a new phase of life, that will greatly profit them spiritually. (But why have these students come to Bible School? What is Bible School? Is it a “preacher factory”? A “missionary assembly line”? No! The purpose of Bible School is not to manufacture preachers, but rather to produce young men and women: who have a basic know¬ ledge of God’s Word, and a humble, yielded heart ready to obey God’s Will. We are in this world as “... ambassadors... in Christ’s stead ...” II Corinthians 5:20. What a priviledged position, but what a responsibility! We must purge our¬ selves and have “... a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the Master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.” II Timothy 2:21. We, as the yearbook staff, have committed the pre¬ paration and the results of this book to the Lord. A lot of credit is due to all the staff who worked so indus¬ triously and cooperatively. Brother Pritchard has been a wonderful staff advisor. But if there is any good done or anything accomplished in hearts and lives through this book, all the praise and glory belongs to the Lord Jesus Christ. “To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, tooth now and ever. Amen.” Jude 25. OPPORTUNITY IS HARD TO RECOGNIZE, IT SO OFTEN LOOKS LIKE WORK.