Johnstown Bible School - Echo Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

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' 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

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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