Johnstown Bible School - Echo Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 38 of the 1945 volume:

X, 1 1 P 1 1 I . W F 5 f, 3 f , , J W If V f I A N K f EDITORIAL S-erve ---------------- ---Psalms looga T-GStify -------- -------- John 5:59 U5HdSPStaHd --------- ----- Matt. 24:15 Dselight ---------- ------- Psalms 119:174 Y-ield --------- a --------- Romans 6:13 1 0 WStudy to show thyself approved unto God, a wqikman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. NII Tim.2:15 While Timothy was instructed in the scripture by both his grandmother Lois, and his mother, Eunice, Paul thought it necessary to advise him to study. There are at least three definnse reasdms dar studyxmgtbhe scriptures according to this verse. First---to be approved of God. Second---we need not be ashamed of our work. Third---so we may rightly divide the word of truth. - N0 matter hOW much teaching of the scripture we hrve, we need to study more. J.B.S. affords us the opportunity, In our school not only the study of God's Word is stressed, but also the Ghristian life Unless we have our food within us and digested, we are not strengthen- ed: so unless the word of God becomes a part of our life, we fail to please God. If the last words of a dying friend or relative are valuable to us, how much more valuable are the last words of our Master, the Lord Jesus Christ? In Matthew 2e:19,2o, Jesus said, nGo ya, therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe al1'Uhimgs.n We may teach and baptize, but we must know the scriptures to besrble to observe the ALL THINGS. A Our Father in Heaven has a definate plan for each child. May we study His Word and find our place in His Service. x ?Qw. Q. R . , in , J, , J! . EW sh 'eil . v f 'wr ,, . 143 H! is 1 .' 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Besides being a diligent student, she is a faithful Mission Sunday School teacher and at present is teaching the kintergarden class at the Walsall Mission. She is mar- ried and is a splendid housekeeper. Her faithful conscientious service has added much to the school. May she continue to be a wit- . ness for Him. Illl!INliiQlYLSLlllL!LI vw r 1r1c1r1c1rwr1.1.1.zxuxwtwrurir ' ANNIE BIXLER is a native of the nBuckeyeN state, having been born on the nSunny Mountainn of Sonnenberg. She is a graduate of our four year Bible course this year. Two of the four years were spent at Canton Bible School. Annie has made an acceptable contribution to our school as'a faithful stu ent, an efficient song leader, a cap- able essayist, and an apt social leader in all student activities. With her faithful Christian experience she has been a valuable stab- ilizer in our school. aeeseseeeeaessseeaess What would Bible School be like without DOROTHY BLOUGH? She came to J.B.S- this year from her work at our Publishing House at Scottda to complete her fourth term of Bible School. Again this rendering faithful service on the editorial staff of our at the same time her services are in constant demand for practices literary programs, and all stulent activities Pesponsibibeleader is required. Dorothy's pleasant cheerful smile and constant optimistic attitude has helped us all to face life with greater confidence and trust in the cause of truth and right. le year she is nEchon, and Quaitette where a A L TEACHERS CLASSES awe- TESTIMONIALS gas A h ' V ' 5 ' - 'Ks-65:-Ei-'LHS-'IHS ' JS' Kristi .Hi--li--it T I iSANFORD SHETLER--pR1Nc1PAL 5, . , . J , N A . A ' ,1 J . , , y Ty. . ' J' 9 ' 3. ' ' . o. -, W x - I V r . 'I - sf? ' ' !',,, aggifhf-. Z l, 3, tf' a its ,F , 1 I 'tn ,, .3 V, . ju me .X .Q .J W, v 0. ., -ax-'ijiriaff r . vmgga, ' 5, J., . 1 L ' .F -- in Q-if f aff ' 3 ,J nf 1 yawn iiia' A in . P, ayb.. if 1 a-at , L 4 t wah. X - .Av 1, in ' - -. R- il '7 .'1 a I Brother Sanford Shetler is serving his first year as principal of F B 3 He has been teaching in public schools the past years During his twelve years in the ministry, he has labored faithfully in various activities of the church as pastor evangelist, and member on many church committees also a writer for publication in church preiodicals CHILDRENS' WORK AND TELLING STORIES In this course an attempt was made to lay a background first in prin' ciples of child phvchology and ped- agogy in order to learn the proper approach in'children's work. Fol- lowing this, the types of childrens activities were outlined with ap- propriate suggestions for conduct- ing them. Ideas for the variation of lesson procedure were given, helpful pointers for the teacher in presentation, and explanation on il lustrative material.' The later part of the course dealt with the principles of story telling, and ac tual nlaboratoryn eiperience was given by having theiclass tell stories to pupils in the nearby Ghristian Day School. ' More vivid has vecome the large place the teacher has to fill, and a deeper desire and knowledge of how to fill that place has become more real because of being in child renis work. F. Miller V Q, U QL u wg: mf u u :L v :Ls 7?7f7?7s 777V ISTOIQ-qfwfwt 7f'7x 7 I appreciated the many helps and critid.sms and hope I may be a better teacher for having en- roller in this class. g ' E. Shetler HOSEA AND JOELL-The minor profits are the first two of a series of twelve smaller, but not of lessen importance. It is interesting to note the rustic beauty of these rural spokesmen of God and the many pointed truths that are still ap-i plicable today. The poetic struc- ture of these writings become the object of intense study and ended in the memorization of the fine passages. N y It has been definitely inter- esting study and has helped me to appreciate the books more. S. Troyer This book shows'us how God loves a fallen world, and it helps us to better understand prophecy and the dark savings. Ms Kandel LRLKLQI KL. QLQI 'Ls' v 1. Wx W 1. 757s wi. w ' Brother Sanford is also principle of J.M.S. the Christian Day School, which was organized this fall. Thirty three stufents are enrolled from grades 6-ll. These students attended our weekly liter- aries, and ll of the high school students were enrolled part-time in our Bible School classes. aaaraaaaaaaaaaaaaswaaaaaaaara I wish you could see our principal His ease and grace in helping us 'And his practical, capable way With decisions large and small That he handled situations His manner of disciplining us That confronted him every day. M Was HPPP9CiHt6i by all- His service to the Master - And his consecrated-ness, I Led all of us closer To Christ, and blessedness. ' AARON MAST Bro. Aaron, whose home isiin Belleville' is pastor and bisho - T P in the church near there. Throgghout the years,of his ministry, he has served the church in various communitles as evangelist, Bible teacher and cogmigtee man. He is well able to discharge the duties assigned m an s ows evidence of joy in doing it. NEW TESTAMENT STUDIESQ-A Survey cf books: chapters, characters, high- light and principles teaching pec- uliar to each writer for the church and individual. eaaeseseaaaeesasaee , Through these studies I more fully appreciate the rich treasures hidden in the Word. A. Bontrager This is a birds-eye view of the New Testament. I received spirit- ual blessings by the new truths pointed out to us. B. Eberly CHHISTIAN WORK--How 1:6 lead souls to Christ with appropriate scripture and help meet their difficulties by the Word of God. T eaaaaeeaaeaaeaaaaaaae I appreciate having learned to be a better Christian and to help others to be better Christians. I M. Shetler My desire to help lost sheep find the way to the Master has be- come intensified through our study. I F. M. Miller CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES--The fundame ental doctrines of salvation as ul Well as principles of nonresistance nonconformity and Christian ordin- ances c eaeeeaaeeeeeaea This class has been a blessing to me. It has helped me to more deeply enjoy the Christian life. R , Baer' I appreciate Christ's victory over death and sin. , ,EQFO HISTORY OF THE MENNONITE CHURCHWM The Mennonite church had its or- igin before the days of Menna Simons he perpetuateing the doctrines of Jesus, Apostles and Churzh fathers, -:Here-s:--as-:ear-e-zaeaeee-:ees-:sas During this study I have ' learned to appreciate more fully the sacrifices our forefathers have made to preserve the Gospel. H Q Cu OUT Leaders C0ntQnded for thg faith of Jesus Christ, believing the church to be a living witness A for Him. 1 P. Eash f ROMANS--Paul's emphasis on the doc- trine of justification by faith in the person and word of Christ eeeaeeseeesseaeseaeeaees The law is an eye opener to show our lost dondition. Roggns leads us from sin to service. R. Bontrager Paul's letter to the Christians at Rome is full of help for every humble believer who will study it prayerfully. A. Alwine PUBLIC SPEAKING-- To observe the principles of Public speaking will develop the voice, powers of speech platfrrm confidence, improve in diction, give grace of gesture that make wands expressive. eeeeeeeeeeafeeeeeeeeeeeeaseeeaeeaeeeeeeees We were taught to speak emphat- ically distinctly. I find this very interesting and helpful. l W. Troyer I have greater knowledge of ronounciation and it is helpin pt S Romans 10:9 That if thou shalt me to express my faith- confess with thyymouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou Shalt be saved. B, Hershberger Q 1 Q S :Sf .Q ,va E47 H W wi it r 'R E fei??' 5'-1 A 42 . f , Qi! 571 3316 519 If H. 46,5 CLAUDE GULP , l 1 Bro. Claude, whose home is near Brethren, Michigan is serving his second term as instructor here. Beside serving as pastor in his home congregation, he has been an active evangelist and Bible tea- cher. By his efforts many have been helped to understand the Bible better. PROVERBS --We found out what a pro- verb is, how many proverbs Solomon wrote altogether. The reason for writing and studying the book is giv en in the first seven verses of the first chapter. The book is not written in a story form, but many various departments of life are re- corded for the instruction and guid- ance of people in all ages. ssssaasssaaesaaae The problems of life have been made more clear to me through the in structions for youth in this book. B. Kandel I am sure the many truths I have recieved in Proverbs will help me in my every day living. K. Metzler BIBLE INTRODUCTION--Here we study facts about the Bible dndvndt so much in the Bible itself. About half of the time was spent in studying the inspiration of the Bible. We compared a few false views of inspir ation with the one true Biblical view. T eeeeeseeaeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeaeeeaeaeaeeeaeeeagee 'The Bible is the most wonder- fully harmonizing book there is on record. I M. Nussbaum Bible Introduction has helped me to understand why there is SO many writers and so many diffGPGHf S. K. Yoder l -ll Samuel--These books were N studied purely from the histor- ical Viewpoint. We tried ye makg the incidents live again as we read over the accounts. The chief events'surrounded the lives of his David. Samuel, Saul, and It has meant study though this much'to me to book, noticing the times and ways God took care ofhis peopleg knowing that today he is alwqvs ready to help in what ever task is set before me. M. Berkshire 4 I enjoyed this course very much I learned how God takes care of people that he needs to carry out his work. ' F. Townsend Jr. LIFE AND TEACHING GF CHRIST-This study was begun by discovering the kind of a world Jesus came into. Part of the time was spent on the most important events in Christ's earth life. The greatest emphasis was on.a study of the Passion, the resurrection Day and the last forty days. A The reality of Ghrist's life has become real to me. He setser perfect example for us to follow. E. L. Miller Christ's life has been made more real to me afta' studying this perfect example. B. F. Sporyw d H hall direct the Proverbs.5:6 In all thy Ways acknowledge Him an 9 Saths. W Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the Ldrd is the beginning of wisdom! and Qh3,knOW1edge of the holy is understanding. 4 PAUL ROTH r 'Bros Paul's home is at Masontown, Pa. Before his ordination as ' minister, he was a teacher in Public schools. As a pastor evangelist and Bible teacher, he is well qualified. His personality and willing- , neis to help others with their problems give evidence of concern for ot ers. THE EPISTLE OF JAMES-- A m6SSagG to CHRISTIAN EVIDENCE--A course to scattered Christians emphasizing prove the divine authority of the importance of good works as the the Christian religion. It helps expression and proof of faith. one to be ready always to give Faith WQQEQQP works IQ dead an answer to every man that ask- Thj.r'ai lr .rg-f'3i'4f'2f'1G?g ii'E5li 2rifevkefghviteih t thp6I.eaSOn of the s c ass ' earne w a an s n y.u I unruly member my tongue is and also saseasaaaaeaaaea that, nFaith without works is deadn If you have a problem to be , A. Frey I discussed, bging it to Evidence C ass' o B1OU. 11. In this course I have learned , g to appreciate the importance. of 1 Very interesting! It helped living a consistant Christian life. to make plainer spiritual pro- W. G. Moore blems in our discussions. ' M 0 KElI'1dG 1 EXODUS--A bood of redemption, pic- turing Israel in Egypt, at the Red PEDAGOGY--Teaching is an art. In Sea, and at Mt. Sinai. Redemption order to master the teaching is essential to our relationship technique, one needs to under- with God, while fellowship is stand the laws and principles maintained by constant cleansing that govern'the teacher, the subi from defilement. ject matter, and the class. saaaaaaaaaaesaaaa reaasaaaaaaaaaaaaea I have learned to appreciate It has shown to me the im- how God leads his childrenlIsraelD portance of teaching. Where there so as to carry out his purpose. is no teaching of'the child, th P. Smeltzer ' church perishes. E. Saylor . In Exodus God brings the peo- ' ple of Israel to himself nation- As I studded the different ally. We also are brought closer methods of teaching, I was made to him by studying this book. to realize the responslbilities I. Alwine and priviliges of a teacher. I I E. Swartzentruber aaaaaraaeaaasasaaeaaaa God always rewards diligent and faithful men. Truth must be recieved in the heart andexpressed in life. I I ' V t it d rivilege the greater the The larger one s oppor un y an P Q responsibility. The spirit of true prayer is the submission to the will of God E ' Some people have only enough re S On li i to make them miserable. 1 Y i. P LLOY KNISS , , Brother Lloy who has been in the minist th t ' has served in many responsible positions in thi chirgh? gisygsgsice as Public school teacher, city mission superintendent, missionary to India and Bishop shows a great concern f th- H very ,sincere and'conscientious. or O GPS' G is also MARK--In this study we aimed at The ne d f I d getting a mental picture of the vivid to mega? we siusiegeihgebgligfs Gospel of Mark, as well as become and customs. E. Swartzentpubep ing acquainted with the facts of . life of Ghrist. But perhaps most This s b t h of all, our aim was to gain from ing to me. uWgehopeaihgiZnwlllehZStn it the instruction in life and more consecrated workers answepin the inspiration to consecration the call in the future. 8 and service that the Word of God ' P, Nussbaum always furnishes. T aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasaa THE MENNONITE CHURCH AT WORK,-W a I felt a growing desire to this study we are afforded theI2p- std.y God s Word more closely as portunity to really know how our hidQ9D truths Of this bOOk WGPS church works and how she is organ- PSVGHlSd to US- ized, An interesting phase of the S. Stoltzfus subject is to watch the gradual development of the v. i - A study of the Gospel of Mark ities and customs ofathgu2higghY has given me a deeper appreciation aaaeseaaaaaaaaa of the life of Jesus as the Ser- This study makes one more ap- vant Of G0d. T preciative for the high standards ' A' Bixlsf OUP 0hUP6W'unholds, Let us remain , true to her. MISSIONS--In this subject we aimed T B, Egerly at better acquaintance with our ' mission in India so that our in- Our church fathers did much 3 terest and zeal might be enhanced to preserve and hand down our faith to bring out more thorough consec- yet a great work lies before us. ration to the service of God in A M. Nussbaum this. Also the China field was d taken up in our study so that our Faith of our fathers! living Still potential new field of future In spite of dungeon, fire and gwsgd mission endeavor might be better O how our hearts beat high with joy known te us, Whene'er we hear that glorious word Faith of our fathersj holy faith! We will be true to thee till death! 1 I KI rv 1LtLlL!l 'U U NL :UU KVIIKLILILIIKIilllllll!L1P5I5llL1l I Ill. V v-Z:w4cw'.. m 7s 1: we ws. -Zcww www. 1. '.. wwwwrwwm we ww 7s wir'!r1s-191: THE GRIGIN OF AFTER-DINNER MINTS Ten years ago was the first year that dinner was served in the basement of the church for all students. Previous to that, it was served only for boarding students and others with a small cpapge, So to all variety to the meal, someone thought up the idea of giving after-dinner mints to add to the enjoyment to the meal. 'As I recall those we heard some were quite sacred, also testimonies, others quite thrillin, such as chasing hornets while plowing, driving kitty 8 cars, observing second dlass work of an undertaker and life histories. Cora Hostetler L i E 2 V Q ., , ,Q -.J -af I . s W' 721 5. 3 f f , 4.555 he Q5 1.654 - J Sai? , .5 +V. Q-45 mr' 4 if fi 1 c 1 'S ax ' . V, Ta H f t. ,f ' -LJ 1. f S 1 . v , 221 ,gt 21 D9 at af .3 Q W seewe- MYRON LIVENGGOD I I I Brother Myron, who is deacon in the church at Pinto,Mary1and, has been servin here the past five years as Music director and Bible tea- cher. He is filling an important place in our school. MUSIC-l--In a'study of the rudim- ents of music, the class period is devotedto singing the major scale and in practicin singin with S S special emphasis on reading correct time. Our aim for the six weeks p' period is to give each student a practical knowledge of the rudi- m nts ofmusic which will enable them to read music unassisted. aaiaaaasaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Learning to sing notes has been very interesting and import- ant to me in singing new and old songs correctly. I. Alwine I enjoyed singing notes and beating time. I enjoyed singing together as a group. S.K. Yoder vmgvrxgrxlllllrr'lwKL1LILl vuuu -' ' 'kmkm9:'lr'ltk'2c'5r'k'fv'7-1.'n'1r 4' www? MUSIC ll--In Music ll the time was devoted almost entirely to sing- ing, with special interpretation and appreciation of hymns, proper pronunaiation, voice developement and breath control are also stres eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeea This class has given mr a greater appreciation of some of our deeper and more inspirational hymns. M. Kniss Practicing for the Music program was greatly enjoyed by all. Seddents no sing unto the Lord a new song.N That is the aim of Music ll. I have enjoyed it and have received blessings through it. R. Baer MUSIC ' It has been said that our instructor is very patient,but qt the same time he gets it across to his most inexperienced students. Far instance, one of the pupils could not keep time in a song so one of the other pupils had to take her hand and beat time for hers The in- structor at times gets discouraged and thinks he is a loser, but yet he comes our on top. He is always enthusiastic and once in directing the chorus, he fella off his little bench. fFddEstool, I m9an7,.-- He has his hand s full with his many different choruses and quarfettes, but We havg enjoyed Singing and it has been very profitable. Singing keeps the blues away. , IIIIIL.--, ' aaaaaaaaaaaaeaaaa Walter G. Moore X s '. uvv 1. ' ' efefaeeeeeaeeeaea,afafafa,eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeecas ' And the night shall be filled with sed 1 Psalm lOO:l,2 th L d ' I ' music M k ' f 1 ' to e or 331672 33252. nolse un , And the cares that infest the day X Serva the Lord with gladnessz Shall fold their tents like the Arabs Come before his Eggggnne with And as silently steal away. singing. MINISTEHS COURSE This special feature consisted of seven courses with 1 for one period each day. ' V T ' an nstructor The courses consisted of the following: English d I t t ti reading CSanford Shetlerl ProphecyCClaude Culp? Persona? Wo?ke???313 DVB Sell? Romans CElam Glick? History of the Apostolic Church CLlo K i J. Homeletics CPaul Rothl Theology fAaren Maggy V .n SS Ministers enrolled in this course were:Moses Swartzentruber Dundee Ohiog Floyd Bontrager,'Fairview, Michigang Andrew Farmwaid , Plain iity, Ohiog J. c. Kaaa,ey,fse11ev111e, Pa. H' B Ray Bontrager White Cloud Michi, , ll d - ent in the ministers course. , ' pan Pnro G as a part time Stud We entered these subjects with prayerful hearts and minds that god might reveal to us precious truths and deeper knowledge of the ible 0 ' Pravers were answered in a definate way, yet we can say with Romansll!55 UO the depths of the riches both of the wisdom and know- ledge of God, how unsearchable are His judgments and His wa V Q J 9 f vs past finding ouf. g This type of class with the group free in discussion has proven to be very beneficial and successful. ' T eaeaeeeeeeeeeeaeeeaeeeevUseeeee MY ADVICE AT THE AGE of ag To the young people of the Johnstown Bible School, Greetings in the blessed Master's name: Your recognition of an aged pilgrim in the Master's service is much appreciated. Bible study is the most important of all studies. The first part of our effort in Bible'study is tbaget the Word. Jesus said in his intercessory prayer, UI gave them the Word.n Then He became more specific and said,NI gave them the Words.H Second, to seek the hidden treasures. A person might acquire an'extensive know- ledge of the Bible historically, and yet not be saved, having not' found the hidden treasure. It takes self-denial along the line of Bible study, lest unbelief will snatch these glorious treasure truths away and the learner suffers loss. Third, seek to find the open fountain of grace. nGrace and peace be multiplied unto you? A testimony of the open fountain, In mv first experience as a Sunday School Superintendent,I studied my lesson and would give a short talk before classes,but it did not give satisfaction to my soul! Gne day I tood my lesson help for study and read it over several times, but it was only the letter or at least largely so. Looking to the Bord with a longing heart I read it again , Presently the fountain was open and the light shone into my mind and heart- It was the first experience to me of the open fountain. . THE LORD NEVER FAILS Noah H. Mack ECHO STAFF Editor ........ .........Irw1n Sell T. he Cooks Ass't Editor.... .....Elam Gli k T Asscit Editors..,. ...Annie Bixleg Ciation Wiowigg Eguixpigikgurfoipgig- Essher Sgory delicious and tasty meals so cheer- Secretary Dorotiyeglogei.fullytserved' But one thing mofe out ..o ' mo. t h Q TYPists.... .....Walter Moore p i1a? t an good meal' is the Op' POPvhU1tY Of Christian fellowship Erma Saylor-with them Their , ,.m so patrrnce and coo - A Margaret Berksniieeration in any emergency impresses rtists........ ....Sanford Shetler use Many thanks to the faithful Saville Troyer girls, The staff expresses their sin- cere appreciation to all those who helped to make the Echo a success, INDISPENSABLES. Emma Culp Our house mother undertook a tremendous task when she adopted 20 children. Her efficient, ca- pable help, and counsel has been greatly appreciated. Her children have found in her a solution for all problems, bothfin administering pills for headaches, colds, and ban- daging sprained ankles, as well as in giving counsel to earnest seek- ers for a deeper experience with the Lord, Her masks have been many and varied. Her attitude in life has been an inspiration to all. Her friendly visits will long be remem- tered by her family.. Elizabeth Kniss r Our matron is filling an im- portant place. Her counsels and calm disposition has been a chal- lenge to all. Besides taking care of the Book Store, dish washing schedule, and the ringing of the bell, she is kept very busy with home duties. Mail Carrier ' What a joy our mailman, Boyd Hershberger brings as he apprOaChGS with an armful of mail We all ap' Preciate the prompt serbiee he haS rendered to the students of J.B.S. John Thomas y The business manager is very SQ0d Uatufed Gndaaccepts any respon- sibility that comes his way. Many of us went to him full and came back emptya Cpocketbooks, W9 mean,y What would we have done without his busy car or his helpful spirit. Keep smiling, John Central Girls The operators of the Davidsville Exchange certainly deserve a word of appreciation fron the Bible School They not only took care of our tele- phone calls, but also supplied us with mouse traps. When in need, call Central for prompt service, Thanks againe. Janitor ' He is that friendly good nat- ured, and sincere ydlng mxn who keeps the thermometer at 750 Cmore or less? We do want him to know we'appreciate his faithful work. Mark, we hope you nsleep inn the day after sdiool closes.. 1 nr 1 u v U u 14 'L WL 'LAL 'L 'L 'L 'L 'L QSQQQQ ,fir ',- ',-' 1f'1- 7. 7s Wx n Tk Tx 7x Wx 7x and how Psa. 13521 Behold how good to dwell pheasant it is for brethren together in unity! Q U up U U U QL lL QL UL U U II 55 U ll QL as QHHG-overuse.-or v. w. v. Wu 7f7f7?7s www. 'X-4? There is no investment that pays sg great a dividend as appreciation ' Wm. Jennings SWEET MEMORIES Was at JQBOSQ 1 Joys of plenty and sorrows less, Each day was a day of cheer to me As more we learned to worship Thee. We studied of Christ's entire life HOW He can help us through struggle M and strife. And gives us strength with out- , ' stretched hands. Our Master, our Saviour, and king of all lands. In meetings of prayer--an inspir- ationg We poured out our hearts in ador- ation. And cast upon Him each burden and care, . Because He is loving and willing to bear. Our classes and socials we'll never forget- Nor chorus practice, and literary, M yet After dinner mints and our faithful ' cooks either And our devoted teachers nor prin ciple neither Friends in his service we learned to know, Who Christian love and fellowship show. Now the time is at hand,when we ' must go And our hearts are filled with longing and woe. So farewell, dear teachers, stud- entsm friends As we begin to homeward wend. May we cherish all the good that was done, And the loving remembrance of g everyone.. Lorene Faye Kaufman We've had lots of Snow at J.B-S. And ever kind of weather N0 one thought about those things 'Cause Christians were together. LIFE AT J.B.S. When you came to J.B.s. YOu know it is the best. Many new faces you will see Everything works in harmony., Here we learn of Hosea and Joeli Often coseed Josea and Hoel. ', Stow telling brings us fame. If we don't do it with an aim. Wh? is Pedagogy liked best of all Because it is taught by Brcthq- P 1 If an the class of James 'aus -, 1SH t fun We got Roth right on the run. In Christian Work we learn to pray And help some sinner gone astray. In Romans we study of Justification What man must do to have salvation Every one reallv has'to work, In the class of Mark, Even if Punjabs aren't small Missions class tops them all. In the parable by the sea, Jesus teaches us what to be. ' This class, it is labor, manual In the books of Samuel. D . I Oh! it's fine to be in Chorus, When Livengood doesn't mrke you hoarse: Music classes set you free, When he really getsthe key. In the class of Theology, We leann of apology. ' Homeletics for the preachers, Makes of them a better teacher. Miller Stayrook. ECHO FROM THF WCHO ..a..J Our Epha worries are nem'ly over Our work is nearly done And when these things bring in the cash We'll say we had some fun. Our mimeograpg didn't WOPK ideal Ask Mark, if you think it did A dozens times we washed the thing But we did as we were bid. W h ,ou like our PHPST Tie igiglns arenft straight t k re va'y numerous ggdygiscgnegoabetter, Just WAIT- DORMITORY I used to be a quiet home for a littl ' s f' il within my walls. Those were very comfortagleagaygifggc3gy1?gwthBkrG0mS neat and clean, but time has changed things. . as apt In 1945 I was inspected from top to b tt ' ' money came from far places to buy me. I was Pgggedtgggri Zispgggsgfn because I was to become a dormitory for Bible School studgnts Not kgow ing what that meant, I was delighted and quite proud of my new name. January 5 1945 came and then's whe it 11 b from other states and youths'from all pagts 0? thiagag' Young people ' s s ate came rush- ing in each claimlng a bed and the use of ll ' had toaofferg , a conveniences that I ' ' After the third day I thought I would crack up. A11 the noise I had to listen to--from first floor to third. It was constantly. They day I overheard some of the taller occapggtgysgypthgy were going home, I was certainly relieved. But short was my delight for the weekend was soon over and they were back again. Every time I hear someone talk of going home I begin to think of the quietness I Once knew- I heard Sevilla say 'I'm going to Virginia in three weeks W I hope the rest will go with her-U. In the maehrngmsaidnearly get torn apart. Mornings and evenings brings the same grand rush. I believe they get dirty because not only do they wash their faces, but clothing .... many nights my floors get wet, because some of the clothing they have washed does not get wrung very dry before the ulights outu bell rings. CI wonder if that is the only reason? 1 One day one of the boys got a telephone call from far, far away Michigan. It seems there is a draft board which demanded he come home. At least he went, and everyone was rather' sad for a little while. I heard him say he wouldn't be coming back. Poor Vincent!!! The queerest things do happen. Usually it is very nd.sy when the students come home, but one night I could not figure why they get quiet for such a long time. For over two hours all was quiet in the recept- ion room. It was almost unthinkable for Primrose and Dorothy not to talk, but they didnlt. Savilla came up to third floor, thouahh and said, NI just can't stand the silence anymore, I just must talk. Sarah Kathryn was among the quiet group too, and I bcliGVO I d Father have them talk then to be so quiet. They talk aga1n........- WASPS118 WASPS 111 was the excited cry the first cvnrle days- 7 But Annie, Rosella, and Alice overcame the'd1fficulty after killing 4 wasps in one evening. We still have a few, but who minds thehcheer-O ful buzzing of wasps. Some of the girls seem to mind them, t Ough S I guess something will be done about it. Fannie Marie serves for an alarm clock in her room' Shi d95ggYg8 . ld rat ar 8 the title of nearly birdu. Some of her roommates wdu Stay in bed a little later sometimes, but lately shemgigigggnnggrztay sleepy too, and I expect her to weaken one of t ese a in bed a little later, too. N Dormitory Ccon'tD The way these people eat. I'm sure they get regular meals over at the church, because when the bell rings'for meals, everyone runs out, and when they come back from the meal, they groan and say they have eaten too much. But that doesn't change the fact that they eat over here. They have candy, pretzels, oranges, and almost everyone indulges once in awhile. The preachers like to tease the girls, too They talk about the food and make the girls hungry before they some across with it. I It is so confusing to me to see the people carry on. I wonder if they aren't confused too. After lights out they jump and talk and whisper and if you don't tell anyone, I'll tell you what I saw a few nights ago. One of the girls was crying, and then a little later an+ other girl cried. I wanted to comfort them trouble was. Then I heard one df the girls she just wanted to cry the thing out. That the folks mother the homesick ones and that haven't noticed the men shedding any tears, and I didn't know what the say she was homesick and seemed to help.. Some of helps a little too. I but I do know they get very downcast at times, because they donft talk and joke sometimes. And they go home over weekends too. I mean sme of them do. CRASH!! the souhd came from the Culps room. The girls rushed in to behold the Culps staring at the broken mirror on the floor.The vib- rations from the neise, may have caused to fall off the wall. I am getting rather sad. I hear the girls talking about going home. I thought I was going to be glad, but I have become attached to all of them, and I hate to see them leave. I'm going to miss them but I will have a lot of precious memories and I'm hoping to see them all next year. . The Dormitory per Edna Faye Miller SOCIALS I Many new faces appeared the first day of J.B.S. Everyone was eage to get acquainted with each other. The Social committee arranged a get together in the study hall of the dorm. The next day it was annaznced that the social would be that night. Most of us were successful in get ting acquainted. One of the games was to become a ghost. Make those who weren't full-fledged ghosts to talk. Bro Culp was the most silent and the most alert, and he didn't become a ghost.... ,Two weeks later, Vincent Snyder was called home for his physical examination, and the arranged f or a farewell. 'They served brick i rt m nd I mean Xbrickn for one could not eat it wlth a spoon at ceo ea a first. I tried to get a bite and my spoon Slipped OVGP thieeigfegf the dish and took a somersault in my dish. Each PGTSOU 3 bricks and some ate a few more. After this we chose sides and p1RY0d a Bible game. All went well and everyone had a splendid timaim t Our last social was held Monday evening Feb.5th. Refres en S were served after a number of games had been playod' This grmlp has been very socialable in all respGCtS' Walter G. Moore. S CALENFMR OF EVENTS Jan 5-J-B-3- started Q Jan 4--Get Acquainted social. Jan.5- Classes Q ' Jan. 6-First program given by J.B.S. student .,M Li ds Jan 9-Annie Bixler's birthday. S yron Vegfgghdgy 'Jan ll- Chorus practice A Jan. 14 -Group gave prdgram at Elton 15 Jan. Classes Jan. 16- Snow.. Myron detained ' Jan. 17- Talk tonight Appreciation by Bro. Jennings Jan. 18- Farewell social for Vincent Snyder. ' Jan. 19 - Community Literary at Dorm. ' ' Jan 20 - Lloy Kniss spoke about India and Bro David Alwine about A the Mexican border. Q Jan 21 Glaude Culp spoge on 'Supremacy of Jesus Christn 8 Jan. 22- Sarah.Ellen S oltzfus arrived. Frank Townsend's birthday Jan. 25- Dorm girls quiet for 2 hours and 18 minutes. Unthinkablev Jan. 24- Aaron Mast lectured on nMennonite General Conferencen Jan. 25-Mid term tests are over. Sigh! relief!! w Jan. 27-A. J. Metzler lectures onnBiases and Prvjudices' Jan. 28. J-Nv Kaufman gave messages this morning and tonight Jan. 29.-Snowing and blowing all day. Jan. 51.-Spelling match at dorm.2Ask Paul Roth how to spell nNathanael' Feb. 1-Snow. Ethel Kandel's birt day. Myron fell off his bench ' Feb. 2- Had our pictures taken. gore snow. A Feb. 5.-C.C. Culp lectured onWExperiences on World War 1. ' Andrew Farmwa1d's birthday Feb. 4. Aaron Mast preached tonight 5 Fab. . Social tonight just for fun Feb . 6. Chorus practice. Feb. 7 Consecration and evangelistic message by Aaron Mast Feb. 9 Surprise birthday party on Irwin Sell at the Mission Feb. 10. Christian Life Conference. INSPIRING. UPLIFTING!EDIFYING! Fab. 12. Ladies chorus practice. WOrked On Echo Fgb. 15. Unlucky, but fmtunate for Echo staff. Worked all daY Feb. 14 Sunday School Conference opened. Irwin Sell's birthday Debut of Echo CWe hope! Music program. Feb. 16. Commencement program. Farewells...... A - Farewell. aaaaaaswaaaawaaaaaaa was The above is just a skeleton of our events. If we would en- large an all lectures and talks, our paper would be too large. Each speaker left a challenge for us. It is our aim as std inte to be of greater service to the Master. May GPG bless alltw Ei were interested in us and pray for us that Gedamay use Us O S honor and glory... Ecclesiastes 11:1 Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. F I I x AMY ALWINE IDA ALWINE IVIE ALWINE ROSELIA BAER MARGARET BERKSHIRE ANNIE BIXLER BOYD BLOUGH DOROTHY BLOUGH ARTIEEBONTRAGER FLOYD BONTRAGER RAY BONTRAGER HELEN CULP DOROTHY EASH PAUL EASH BARBARA EBERLY ANDREW FARMWALD ALICE FREY ELAM GLICK BOYD HERSHBERGER ETHEL KANDEL MARY KANDEL KATHRYN MELZLER MARK KNISS fEDNA MILLER FANNY M. MILLER LOUISE MILLER WALTER MOORE MELVIN NUSSBAUM PEARL NUSSBAUM SARAH PRINKEY ERMA SAYLOR JAMES SAYLOR IRWIN SELL EVELYN SHETLER MARY SHETLER PRIMROSE SMELTZER VINCENT SNYDER ESTHER SPORY SARAH E. STOLTZFUS ERMA SWARTZENTRUBER MOSES SWARTZENTRUBER FRANK TowNsEND Jr. SAVILLA Taoysh WILMA Thoyaa ,SARAH K. Yotaa HINTS TO IDENTIFY 1945 STUDENTS H0lHohpopp1EqnBenna. Holsopple, Penna. Hdlsopple, Penne. Archibold, Ohio Masontown, Penne. Dalton, Ohio P Holsopple, Penne. Scottdale,'Penne. Whitecloud, Mich. Fairview, Mich. Whitecloud, Mich. Brethren, Mich. , Holsopple, Penne. Holsopple, Penne. Lititz, henna. Plain city, Ohio Archbold, Ohioc Belleville, Penne Holsopple, Penne. Millersburg, Ohio Millersburg, Ohio Accident, Maryland Johnstown, Penne Millersburg, Ohio Wooater,'Ohio Holsopple,'Penna Holsopple, Penne. Johnstown, Penne. Dalton, Ohio Scottdale, Penne Boswell, Penna. Holsopple, Penne. Johnstown, Penne. Holsopple, Penne. Holsopple, Penne. Wekaruse, Indiana Ashley, Michigan Johnstown, Penne. Hudson, Ohio Dundee, Ohio Dundee, Ohio Masontown, Penna. Mio, Michigan Mio, Michigan Ggghen, Indiana Oh! my goodness. Oh! I'm sorry. Mankind! NI do stdantn Mischivious but studious Watch her head when she sings. Among the missing! Did you hear about.... Rumble, Rumble I My! what a bass voice. Let's sing. - A smile that goes a long WHY! . I What's ailing you? 1 Very inquisitive. - Born! but not sure when Laughs all over Oh My! That rosy checked men No letter for you Goodness me! I just can3t get it Quiet at home in the kitchen That tall young man I'll tell youwwhat Oh, I see Excuse my ignorance Ah quiet, j The blond tenor Shy, but obliging Meow! Meow! You're not kidding The'oldest one in S0hOOl Yes, that will be fine It just doesn't stick Did he say something? She always smiles Cout loud? That's no dream Thanks for Your kind ' hospitality Little, but mighty A pleasing personality I like ti study I don t now The sweet singer Ah, he's exagge'atOm8 I'll see to that .. ' 1 Dear Home Folks, J- B- 5- is almost over and I've been so bu th t 1 written as faithfully as I should lyou know tnatlszo I?m Ogivefgt take time out right now to tell you all about the goings gn. g Ministers week was from January 10-16 and th P ' 4A ' , isters who attended. You can't imagine how funnyesimgegi tiegin looked when'Bro. Shetler insisted they stand and 1 - I - . th i ' and address, conference district and anything elsg they gighgaxgnt dd b to a a out themselves fthev usually didn't add anythingl. It was so wonderful to meet and associate with so many miniatepg, and it seemed rather strange to have most of them leave when the'week , was up. We were so glad that a few of them stayed for the 6 weeks' term.' The men are always teasing each other land us? and today I heard, nHe spent that class period without learning anything.n We found out he had slept. ' ' l After the ministers week, we got down to the usual routine and studyed hard. They told us we would have tests and we certain- ly did. Lots of them, but we found out what we didn't know. , ' Oh yes, I forgot to say anything abalt our weekly literaries. Every Friday forenoon we hadit, and I wish you could have heard the speeches we had. We had one program.about the different Bible Schools that were represented here this year. E.M.S., Goshen, Can- ton, and J.B.S. It proved to be very profitable. And the Christian Life Conference! I wish you could have been hereffor that. We had such inspiring messagess tOne thing that stuck with me is that if God controls our life, the nothing will be done contrary to his will. You know how blue I get sometimes and I wonder what is going to happen nextg I don't need tb do that, because everything that , happens is God s will. g I We are just beginning our Su?day School workGPS Pf0gPHm, and I am sure that we will be richly ed. And the music program will be tomorrow night for is it tonight? Its so late it may already. be mornin .Y We have s ent so much time practicing that I am sure if we NLE? G0 and LET GgDn, we will reach many hearts as we sing fer His GLORY, I'd like to go on and on telling you about WedDGSd8Y 335 Sag' urday and Sunday evening programs and the thnghts I receive .thgn I must go to bed. I am afraid I'll forget you tell YOU every 3 S0 I am' oing to bring my HECHOH home for you to me the HSCHO' will be finished tomorrow, and nOW bed our chorus director is going to wonder why I And I'll have to NFess upu and tell him I worked Goodnight ' With love, The Star read. They tell if I don't get to looked so sleePY' to 18.153 o Student