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

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STUDENT COUNCIL From left to right: Mary Ellen Kingsfield, Larry S. Barker, Ron D. Francis, David G. Johnson, Beverley E. Sauers, Marilyn J. Pritchard, Norman P. Glass. ‘DO WE HAVE A SECONDER?’ “Yes — Larry. All in favour? The motion is carried.” Oh, but it’s time to go! And there is so much more we must discuss — rings, pins, and sweaters . . Should we have an outing on the seventeenth? ... What about a farewell for our Dean? ... How can we emphasize the value of personal devotions?... But oh, yes, much has been accomplished. We meet not only to discuss school activities, but also to pray that God will direct Faculty and Staff as well as every student. The Lord does answer prayer! We have tried to act as a liason between stu¬ dents and Faculty, causing closer fellowship to prevail. The spiritual welfare of each individual is our greatest concern. For all the Lord has done for us we never will cease to praise Him! David Johnson Student Council President

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PRESIDENT REV. G. S. McLEAN Wherever you go there is an urgent need for “Filling the Gap” in pastoral work. God is still having to say, “I sought for a man . . . that should stand in the gap . . . but I found none.” Our country as well as other so-called Christian countries is facing the very critical crisis of “Empty Pulpits.” An older generation of pastors are passing on and there are no younger men to take their places. This is more serious than most people are aware of, and will very shortly create a most disastrous situation of far-reaching consequences to Christianity as a whole. So many assemblies are without pastors. Souls have been saved and are desirous of going on for the Lord, but there is no one who will take the pastoral leadership and responsibilities among them. Many are having to say, “no man careth for my soul.” It is quite evident that the influence of this materialistic age is largely responsible for this serious situation. So few are willing to face the sacrificial life and demands of pastoral responsibilities. The tendency is to take an easier and less demanding path of Christian service. Surely in view of this serious and pathetic need there will be those who will honestly face the challenge of “Filling the Gap” in pastoral work. Could it be that you will be one who will say to the Lord from a heart completely surrendered to him, and moved by the compassion and compulsion of the Holy Spirit, “Here am I, send me”?