Numidia Mennonite Bible School - Reflector Yearbook (Numidia, PA)

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.?.':,.'-f,f i'..i REAR. ' a in M, far LW' 'Nl th: zum WMI aqgmt 'bu Gillerich IRAQ Zi w2.'f..'l'g..t t'U'fi!i0fni ?Z..'i'i. 'mf 'Q---G'-il?'.'.13 :meer FNME dna-nam eniilthehill :un-my rwwhiiwdvlw ' 'GM rn'-21 2.225 3 lbillidil fnvlilsgg l niifigkfa a 'h,9 ,lgt ul' av' M wal' ni' I al ?v - .1'--55 i fl Q l'af :gli GOD, PEACE, BLISS With Brother Willis Halteman, as our teacher, We have learned many things con- cerning God and the good things He has for us. First of all, we studied of God the Father, who is enthroned in Heaven, watching over His saints on the earth. The Word teaches that God always was and always will be, and that His greatness is beyond our comprehension. We studied of the Son Jesus, Who was sent to die for the sins of men, and also of God the Holy Spirit, who convicts men of sin and brings them unto repentance. The Holy Spirit, dwelling within us, is a priceless gift. Next, we find that God has promised in His Word, that if we meet the conditions we have His peace in our hearts. This peace comes only if we follow the leading of the Spirit, as He guides us in our Chris- tian life. - As we study further in the Word, we find that God has promised a reward to all that are true to Him in this life. This reward is a, home in Heaven, where all is Peace and Bliss, and where we are away from the presence of sin forever. We have many accounts of people who, when facing death, spoke of the things they saw as they passed from this life to glory. All of these give us glimpses of the beauty and joy of Heaven, and our prayer is that all the young folks in this class might live a holy life and be partakers of the reward, promised to them' that love im. --Leon Baer REDEMPTION See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are'evil. Ephesians 5:15-16. ' We students and our instructor, Paul Witmer, redeemed our time wisely in redemption class. We ,discussed the method Cod used to redeem the firstborn Israel- ites. He chose the Levites to take their place., Since there were more firstborn Israelites than Levites, the remaining two hundred seventy-three were redeemed with s1lver. , We talked about how 'we were sold under sin, but then redeemed b blood I y ., God sent His Son who is our only hopehof redemption. We looked at references fore- telling His coming. , Some of our time was used in discussing what we've been redeemed from. We read Ephesians 1 :1-14 and noted how many references refer to the redeemed person's position in Christ. . After .discussing the wonderful gift of redemption, I'm sure we as a class could each say with the song writer, Robert Fletcher, The Savior's love will I declare, Who hath my soul, redeemed, The joyful news to others bear, That .I have been redeemed, What blessedness is in that word: Redeemed! redeemed! thro' Christ the Lord, Forever be His name adored ' Who hath my soul redeemed , ' ' -Lois 'Peifer SEPARATION AND NoNcoNronMrrY ' But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me and I 'untotthe world. Galatians 6:14. This was the theme verse of our class as we- studied the subject of separation and nonconformity, which is one of the most vital and extensively taught subjects in the Bible. The Doctrine of Separation. and Non- conformity, if believed, will be manifest by an outward expression in our conduct, speech, appearance and every area of life. The New Testament teachings on sepa- ration from the world and conformity to Christ were clear to our Anabaptist fore- fathers. They had no difficulty under- standing and practicing them. It cost them their 'homes and lives. They sacrificed all because they knew there were more endur- ing 'things ahead.- The church today is facing one of the greatest spiritual' tests in her history. The Bible is true, is to be taken literally and is for all generations. We are to remain faithful to God and His Word. The things of this world shall pass away, but God's Word shall stand forever. 'These truths have meant much to me through the three short weeks of this study, taught by Brother Aaron Shank. . -Betty M. Martin 7 .....22' ..

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BIBLE AND SCIENCE The Bible is scientifically correct in many different areas. Through Menno J. Brunk's outline we learned that the Bible speaks on archaeology, DhYS101QS'Y , PSY- chology, economics, pedagogy, biography, astronomy and meteorology - to 1131118 a few. , Archaeologists have discovered bricks made with straw, also a mixture of straw and stubble, and of Nile mud which We read about in Exodus 5. . . .According to the Bible and our modern medico, man 1S able to accomplish more in six days than in seven. ...Psychologists agree that a mental patient needs complete freedom from anxiety flsaiah 30:15J. .. . G0 to the ant, thou sluggardg consider her ways, and be wise. CEconomyJ,, ... And ye shall teach them your children. Peda- gogues realize that basic training should be assumed in the home. . Q .Biblical biog- raphies can be relied upong they do not exclude the faults of great men. ...In 1492, men were terrified of a dropping off place. Isaiah, several thousand years be- fore, wrote of the circle of the earth. . . . Men were able to forecast rain long before any weather bureau became the meteor- ological authority CMatthew 16 :23l. To supplement our study we were re- quired to read The Bible and Modern Science by Morris. Brother Brunk prob- ably calculated that we would remember by reading ive times more than the 1093 of what we heard in class. I suppose he is scientifically correct . -Gwen Martin ORDINANCES ' Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you. I Corinthians 11:2. In our class of eight students, Brother Irvin Shank endeavored to each us the importance of the ordinances. We learned that ordinances are religious ceremonies or practices with a heavenly meaning. Faith, repentance, and conversion are necessary for baptism. Communion, a memorial of the broken body and shed blood of Jesus Christ, is typical of a common union of communicants, and also, demands a holy life separated from the world. Feet washing typifies humility and brotherly equality. The devotional cover- ing testifies that a woman is in her God ordained place in relation to man. Where Christian people love one another with a pure heart fervently it is but natural for them to salute one another with a holy kiss . Marriage was instituted for the propagation of the human race, the purity of the human family, and the bringing up of children. The last two ordinances are optional whereas the others are direct commands This study has deepened my appreciation for these ordinances. i --David Gingerich 'NON RESISTANCE Is this a doctrine for only the Mennon- ites? No! It is Biblical. What confuses many people today is the warriors of re- nown mentioned in the Old Testament. Abram was called the friend of God, David labeled a man after God's own heart, and Elijah, as a man of God, called down fire on his enemies. Another perplexing verse is the sixth commandment Thou shalt not kill . Kill rightfully interpreted here means murder. Murder is defined in Num- bers 35 :15-21. God commanded the child- ren of Israel to kill and not murder the enemy. These few points help to explain that nonresistance is not an Old Testa- ment doctrine but strictly New Testament. Our God is a God of justice as well as love. God withheld His wrath, justice and vengeance while Jesus demonstrated God's love, mercy and grace. Therefore the New Testament or Jesus' teachings ushered in the doctrine of Nonresistance. In the Old Dispensation the church and state were one, today they are separate. Each has its functions. Romans thirteen speaks on the duty of the state. Other New Testament scriptures inform us how to live the non- resistant life. An outstanding one, Mat' thew 5:39, is the verse from which non- resistance was coined. Without the neW birth, this doctrine cannot be wholly Un' derstood, neither will it be practlcal- As Brother Aaron Shank discussed th1S subject with the large class many truths were gleaned. Now we have a better un- derstanding of what God GXPSCIS from His children in this age. -Mabel M. Martin ....21...... W teacl cern for l Fi Fatl wail The and is bf of 'Cl the f SPH' then dwel N. His we . peac of tl tian A: find all t rew: Peac fron W whei they glory beat is tl migl the Him N not time 5 :li VV Wit: rede God ites. Dlac Isra hum silve Vi llndl God rede C k

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ASSURANCE Christian assurance means to be con- ' our security in Christ. It is bgliigdaggured of our salvation. It is not being self-confident, neither is it based on our emotions. Assurance IS basl!-Id Ofl having a knowledge of the truth of God s Word. A living faith produces assurance in our Christian life. I John 3:2 says, Now are we the sons of God . It IS a present tense experience. Some reasons why people do not have assurance are: lack of the true knowledge of Godg lack of faith in God and t His Word, lack of a genuine new birthg failing to claim God's promises, and not being a true disciple. Our assurance can be lost or forfeited when the enemies of doubt, fear, and anxiety attack us. Assurance, if misap- plied, can create carelessness. We need assurance for victorious Chris- tian living. Romans 10:7 tells us that faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God. We know that we have assurance if we believe and have faith as stated in Hebrews 11 :1,6. Acting upon the knowledge of truth gives us assurance. Obedience and trust also contribute to our assurance. There were five of us in this class, taught by Brother George Hofer. We spent a profitable three weeks learning about this essential to victorious Christian living. y -Shirley Shirk and Lorraine Wenger APOSTASY The term apostasy means a departing from the truth. Those who at one time f ll o owed God are drawn away of their own lusts, to follow seducing spirits and doctrines of devils, as I Timothy 431 mentions. ' Whenever people start to question the Bible and make it fit their situation, they will stray from the truth. The Word of God stands forever, and it is just as relevant for us today as it ever was. We see many signs today which are an evidence of a falling away. The Bible may be preached, but often is not practiced. There are those who have yielded to en- tertainment and dramatics to please their perverted desires. As Christians, we have a responsibility to guard against apostasy. Jude 3 tells us to earnestly contend for the faith. He- brews 1:17 shows us the importance of obeying church leaders, because they watch for our souls, as they that must give account. According to Romans 16:17, 18 we are to mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to doctrine we have received. If we will remain true to God, we must believe what the Bible teaches, and then continue to walk in this light. -Sara Landis WE HAVE AN ANCHOR Will your anchor hold in the storm f s o It is safely moored, 'twill the storm with- llfe, stand, When the clouds unfold their wings of For 'tis well secured by the Saviour's strife? hands When the strong tides lift, and the cables And the cables passed from His heart to strain, mine, Will your anchor drift, or firm remain? Can defy the blast, thro' strength divine. We have an anchor that keeps the soul Steadfast and sure while the billows roll, Fastened to the Rock which cannot move, Grounded firm and deep in the Saviour's love. -23- H J are my ' prev Y. firs of t foun of ti afflic true segn Worf Hell Tl Chris unde apos1 empe while types as M John Cath' same gan. the r perse ers. . religi. t Q 0u1 130 us Hfttuaj World Ways help t are Q0 many