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

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■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Man today is perplexed, troubled, and even at the point of despair as he looks out upon a world of turmoil and distress. God’s people should not be in this state of perplexity because Christ redeemed them and gave them peace. “My peace I give unto you.” John 14:27. Now, are we so great that we can deny God’s ability to give peace? I do not think so, God has always been greater than the world chaos. “Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world.” John 4:4. Some may ask, “What about the future?” The answer is faith. When I read my Bible in Hebrews 11:33, “Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weak¬ ness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the enemies of the aliens,” my soul cries out, “Hallelujah!’’Here is the God of FAITH —PAST, PRESENT and FUTURE. Mr. J. Ronald Burnside Mrs. Edith A. Dodds B.Sc. The teaching of English is basic to the entire educational program. As a teacher of English I am concerned with the implanting of facts and skills; I am dedicated to the instilling of appreciation. All the aspects of language are with one always. English is essential for every Christian so that he may better understand that which he reads; that he may more effectively tell others about Jesus Christ; that the beauty of the message of the Scripture may thrill his soul as he studies the Word. “That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection . . .” Philippians 3:16, was Paul’s prayer. May each one seek to know its liber¬ ating power in mind and heart and life. “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him . . .” Psalm 37:7. In this age of speed; in this the “Space Age” find stillness in Him. In stillness we can hear eternity; we hear God the Eternal One speak. “Seek the Lord and His strength: seek His face evermore.” Psalm 105:4. Judbl l a A church without a Sunday ;school is DOOMED; but a church with a Sunday school is DOOMED to grow. The truth of this phrase is seen in John 21:15 when Jesus showed the importance of the child in the church by telling Peter to feed His lambs. My heart has been burdened primarily in reaching lost children for Christ. In Matthew 18:14 it says, “It is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.” A secondary aim is to teach them as much of God’s Word as possible. What Christian children need in these perilous days is God’s Word hid in their hearts. Finally, another aim is to use them for Christ. Since there is so much potential in the vision and stamina of our youth, I believe that if we do not use them as children for Christ, wo are bound to lose them as teen¬ agers. By teaching Pedagogy, Child Study, and Sunday School Admin¬ istration at Full Gospel Bible Institute, it is my purpose to instill these aims in the hearts of many Christian workers and so reach a multitude of children for Christ. Rev. Wilbert E. Crowder There is no risk in abandoning ourselves to God. 9

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Rev. Albert D. Marshall E Never has there been a period when faith and space have been on such amiable terms. Never have we been so space-conscious, and never has there been a greater need for faith. Never has the Bible come into greater accord with the findings of science than it has today. The Bible is proving itself to all a BOOK OF TRUTH and strictly up-to-date. It is a pleasure to be a teacher of the Word of God, the written truth. Truth is the hall-mark of freedom for it was Jesus Who said, “Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” Impregnating this Word of truth into the receptive hearts of our precious young people is a privilege and blessing not accorded to all. While the present age is characterized by fears and failing hearts, to men of faith the Word is, “Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in Me”. Yes, faith for the space age is a reality in the unchanging One, Jesus Christ the same yesterday AND TODAY and for¬ ever. Men and women today are looking for something secure. What a blessedness and peace to know that we are safe and secure, because we have placed our faith and trust in the Ruler of the Universe, The Lord Jesus Christ! Faith is being placed in many persons and things that will fail and be a disappointment but Jesus never fails. If it were not for faith and trust in Him and His power, it would be easy to become very alarmed and upset over world conditions; but Jesus said, “When ye see these things begin to come to pass, lift up your heads and rejoice, for your redemption draweth nigh.” We do not know what lies before us, but we know that Jesus will take us through and that we will be victorious, for “this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our fajth.” • a MRS. J Donald Thunberg Rev. Robert T. Wilson Some one has well said, “Faith is the gauge of success.” In the past few years we have been made conscious of the amazingly rapid change and development about us. Scientific knowledge has alarmed the world. The educational standard has been raised to the extent that scholastic standing appears to be the gauge of success. With man’s accumulated knowledge comes the tendency to seek an understanding of God, heaven, man and the world by REASON rather than by FAITH. Thus I see an increased responsibility in this age of stabilizing our youth in the Word of God. The scripture says, “Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.” Man with his accumulated knowledge is unsatisfied with his attainments, but faith in the scripture gives satisfaction, for it reaches far beyond the knowledge of man. This present generation is facing new problems every day, not knowing where to turn in the face of such difficulties. I thank God for the privilege of teaching the Word of God, thus strengthening the faith of our leaders of tomorrow. T. uSd 8 Our business is to do the will of God. He will take care of the business.

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Reverend Elwood L. McRae, Pastor of the Calgary Full Gospel Church, spent a week at F.G.B.I. in February. The Third Year students benefited from his classes concerning Practical Aspects and Common Problems of the Ministry. To the First and Second Year students he taught the Book of Jude. Brother McRae’s delight in the Word and his sincere worship, evidence his joyous and genuine Christianity. Reverend Arthur E. Sheppard, Pastor of Regina Apostolic Church, visited the school again this spring. His inspirational teaching and exhortation caused many of the students to experience an increased desire to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. Brother Sheppard presents the Word of God as the light and life which generates true faith and dedicated Christian service. Reverend Irvin W. Ellis, editor of the “End Times’ Messenger,” instructed the students of F.G.B.I. in Christian Journalism again this spring. His clear cut methods of how to write, his example of using his talent to write, and his sincere, enthusiastic, “Write!” are designed to inspire students, to use their writing ability as a means of spreading the good news of salvation. Each year Rev. Frank J. Kosick, now pastor of the Zion Apostolic Church, Win¬ nipeg, comes for a brief visit. This year, however, due to his new pastorate he found it impossible to come. We missed his teaching on Prayer and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit this year at F.G.B.I. We trust he is experiencing God’s richest blessing upon his new field of ministry. 10 Where God leads, He will light us.