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

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The privilege of sharing precious Bible truths with the student body of the Full Gospel Bible Institute has been a great blessing over these past years, since 1959, when 1 spent my first month on the Teaching Staff. To enjoy the illuminating power of the Holy Spirit upon the Word of God, I, as a teacher, have partaken of the very bread myself, while giving it to others, the ministry of Evangelism and Missions, so near to my heart, has found fertile soil in the F G.B.I. classrooms. What a thrill to see the consecrated action over the years on the fields of service! To have a part in preparing students for this outreach is indeed a “high privilege” for this unworthy servant. The paradox of these times is that they are both glorious and wonderful days and they are also days that are dark and foreboding. Glorious days because they har¬ monize with Bible prophecy and point with thrilling accuracy to the return of ]esus Christ for His Church. They are dark and fearsome days because they also indicate the nearness of the awful wrath of God that is soon to be poured out upon this world of unbelievers. Lecturing on the prophetic book of Jude and with that, teaching on the “Fruit of the Spirit,” is certainly related to the theme of our yearbook for 1962-63: “Time is running short.” The Apostle Paul called the Philippian church to evangelism when he, by the Spirit, coined the words, “That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world.” Phil. 2:15. The spiritual darkness on every hand calls for total mobilization of the Church for the final task of evangelization. Millions of hands are still reaching out for the first blessing, while we have had more than the second blessing. Cecil Rhodes expressed the urgency of this hour when he said, “So much to do, so little time.” Time should be bought up for the largest profit, and used to the best advantage. Things that matter most in life are expressed in the following three questions. What am I? What am I doing? Where am I going? Yes, you may not be a murderer, in the real sense. But, DO YOU KILL TIME? You can do something with any waste, except wasted time. On the dial at All Soul, Oxford, there is this inscription: “The hours perish, and are laid to our charge. In a sense time has always been short, when compared with eternity. However, students of the Scriptures agree that our opportunities for service for Christ are definitely limited. This is true, not only because of the brevity and uncertainty of life itself, but also in view of the soon return of the Lord Jesus Christ. The race for the minds of men is narrowing with Cultists and Communists fully exploiting all modern means of mass communication. The secular press sends forth a never-ending stream of seductive and suggestive literature to corrupt the minds of our young people. Be¬ cause of this, Christian young people need to become acquainted with and challenged by the tremendous potential of a writing ministry. A contribution is made in this direction through our classes in Christian journal¬ ism where the elementary principles of good writing are presented. “Nothing greater can be said of one than that he is approved of Christ”. 11

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“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: will guide thee with mine eye.” Psa. 32:8. The Lord truly does instruct and teach us in the way that we are to go. There may be things that arise which seem to us real problems and trials, yet through it all we come out with victory in Christ. I certainly thank the Lord for His guiding hand in and upon my life; also for those things He teaches us along the way. It is a real privilege to be serving the Lord this winter as a cook at F.G.B.l. My prayer is that whatever the Lord has for me to do, whether great or small, l may do it as unto Him with the strength He has given me. “Only to be what He wants me to be every moment of every day”—a yielded vessel fit for the Master’s use. For me it has been a real blessing and a privilege to cook here at Bible School this past winter. With so many students here this year, there is a great deal of extra work to be done, but I do thank the Lord for each one who has come to study God’s precious Word. It is so won¬ derful to have the Lord to rely on for the strength we need from day to day. Without Him we could not carry on. I do thank the Lord for his great love to me and for his hand upon my life. John 9:4 says, “I must work the works of Him that sent me, while it is yet day: for the night cometh, when no man can work.” As children of God, we should be made to realize that the night is fast approach¬ ing and it is time we did something about it. I pray that God will use me in His harvest field while it is yet day. “For the which cause 1 also suffered these things nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.” 2 Timothy 1:12 As I look at the tension and uncertainty in this world today I am thankful that I know Jesus Christ as my Saviour. The Bible tells us that this world is reserved unto fire against the Day of Judgment. As I look at the fulfillment of prophecy, exploding world population, the attainments of science, increasing ungodliness, and man’s ability to destroy, I feel judgment must be near. Jesus is coming soon. I thank the- Lord not only for His power to save but also for His promise that “He is able to keep that which I have committed to Him. c 10 The world crowns success; God crowns faithfulness

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Theology: Ecclesiology—a study of the Pauline Revelation of the Church. Eschatology—second coming, prophecy, Heaven and Hell. Rev. R. T. Wilson Homiletics: A course on the preparation and delivery of sermons. Rev. L. O. Pritchard Bible Construction: Daniel, Matthew — Revelation. A comprehensive study of each book of the Bible, emphasizing the outline purpose and main message of each with special emphasis on Daniel and Revelation. Rev. L. O. Pritchard Gospel of John: Verse by verse study of Chapters XVI to XXI. Rev. A. D. Marshall Book of Acts: Verse by verse of Chapter XVI to XXL Pastoral Theology: Studies in the life, problems, and labours of a Pastor and Missionary. Rev. R. T. Wilson Modern Tools for Ministers: An elective course in organization and filing. Rev. L. O. Pritchard Journalism: Basic techniques in writing organized Christian material im keeping with the standards of our day. Rev. I. W. Ellis I Rev. R. T. Wilson Christian Education: Sunday School Administration. How to arrange and operate a successful Sunday School. Opportunities are given for practical work in Sunday Schools, Bible Clubs, Bible Camps, and Vacation Bible Schools. Rev. W. E. Crowder Church History: The history of the Christian Church from the time of Martin Luther, A.D. 1500, to the present day. Rev. A. D. Marshall Biblical Introduction: A study of the history of our English Bible. Rev. A. D. Marshall Typology: A study centered around the Mosaic Tabernacle, showing how the Person and the work of Christ is revealed in the types and shadows of the Old Testament. English: A course in basic language skills of expression, comprehension ,1 and appreciation. j Mrs. Edith A. Dodds, B.Sc. Gifts and Fruit of the Spirit, and other inspirational subjects are taught by visiting faculty. Rev. F. ]. Kosick Rev. E. L. McRae | Rev. A. E. Sheppard It has been our purpose since the beginning of F.G.B.I. to keep as near to the Bible as possible. For this reason other subjects are kept at a minimum. We continue to feel that it is our responsibility to keep other things, even good things, from, crowding out Bible time. j These subjects are taught to all three classes. ' Rev. G. S. McLean . I i i vnsor Rev. R. T. Wilson ms It was once said, “We do not stand in the world and bear witness to Christ but stand in Christ and bear witness to the world. In our first year Brother Sheppard was teaching Personal Evangelism, and as he told of the need of the Holy Spirit in our lives the lecture turned into a prayer meeting. After the prayer meeting, Brother Sheppard suggested the name “Evangelizers” for ou class. Our original class had 27 members. In our second year we were sorry that not all our classmates were able to return, but w were glad to have Shirley Shaw added to our number. In this, our third year, Rodney McClain joined us. Our graduating class nou consists of 19 members. . . We are reaching out to a generation in peril. Thus each member of the class wishes to follow the great commission of Man 16-15: “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” The Lord has a work for each of us to do and as we fol low His will, we will have a part in evangelizing the world. 12 Have your tools ready and God will find you work.