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

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HEAVENLY TREASURES Are you laying up treasures in heaven, or are you spending time gathering things together that will perish with time, or even much sooner? Sometimes we get our values confused. ,ff Someone has said, '6He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep, to gain what he cannot lose. Another impressing proverb is that, what we spend, we had, what we keep, we lose, what we give, we keep. There are numerous ways in which we can lay up treasures in Heaven. If we have lost our lives in service to others, we are continually laying up treasures in heaven. Our material possessions will be sacrificed for that purpose also, instead of consuming them ourselves. Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Matthew 6:20-21. I -Anna Eshbach 1. RESPONDIN G TO THE WILL OF GOD For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments: and His com- mandments are not grievous? I John 513. Do we express our love for our Lord in word only, or in loving obedience to His will? I Claims of spirituality while we appear and act like the world, will be shown in their real nature as hypocrisy when stand- ing before our Holy God. We are wise to face truth honestly now, and be spared the exposure and disappointment then. Spiritual tests have often come in what were thought to be little things? The seriousness of. little things lies not only in the things themselves, but also in the spiritual condition of the heart that has produced them. Truly if our practice is not in harmony with what the Lord has spoken, something is seriously lacking in our Christian experience. Loving obedi- ence to His will, tends to purity and holi- ness of life, with joyful anticipation of His soon return. -Paul Ebersole 2 GOD'S CARE How gentle God's commands! How kind His precepts are! Come, cast your burdens on the Lord, and trust His constant care. ' Beneath His watchful eye, His S2l1HfS securely dwell, That hand which bears all nature up, shall guard His children well. Why should this anxious load, press down your weary mind? Haste to your heavenly Father's throne, ' and sweet refreshment find. His goodness stands approved, unchanged from day to day, ' . Come drop your burden at His feet, go with Him,.all the way. Casting all your care upon Him, for He careth for youf' I Peter 5:7. g -adapted by Luella Ebersole God never asks us to give up something, but that he has something infinitely better to put in its place. Office Report ENROLLMENT RECORD is 9 Approximately 290 different persons were here at Bible School thisyear. Our enrollment was as follows: December 30-January 17 94 V January 20-February 7 Q 92' February 10-28 93 March 3-21 88 The following states and provinces were represented: Pennsylvania, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Virginia, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Gua-' temala. ' I - Blessed are they that keep his testi- monies, and that seek him with the whole heartf' Psalm 11922. . ' -Brenda Harbold

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DEDICATION Reading articles, reworking sentences, looking up words, examining content, checking and rechecking, reading and rereading-Dedication? No. Dedication is wholehearted allegiance to an object or person. Prayer for guidance, endeavoring to perfect a book that will be inspirational as well as enjoyable, think- ing and meditating on responsibility when off duty, are areas more directly related to dedication. Working as a part of the Reflector staff was both enjoyable and enriching. The need for late hours occasionally, gave a greater appreciation for the times we could go to bed on schedule. Discussions in the editorial room were upbuilding and helped to relieve the boredom of long hours. It provided an opportunity to get better ac- quainted with the members of the admin- istration and faculty. At times it seems our efforts in the small areas of everyday life are inconsequential. Nevertheless, God pronounces a blessing on the individual who is faithful and ded- icated in the unseen areas of service. The promise comes, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things . . . enter thou into the joy of thy lordf' Matthew 25:21. -Wilmer Eshbach TOUCH SOMECNE message from the intellect, reaches an intellectg but a message from a life, reaches a life. God has ordained that His work He per- formed by human instrumentality. He does not just desire that His message reach the outward man, but also the spirit. How can we touch the inner' man of those around us? This is only accomplished as our spirit is released. In Scripture, the alabaster box had to be broken before the fragrance of its precious contents could radiate. The Holy Spirit must break our minds, our will, and our emotions, and transform our spirit, before the refinement of our inner man can permeate another's life. As we allow the Spirit to crush our outer man in any area of struggle, our spirit can be released to touch someone with a similar conflict. We can only penetrate another in the areas of our experience and brokenness. Let us allow the Holy Spirit to pulverize our outer man, so that our spirit may be emitted to our fellowmen. - -Marvin Strubhar Godis demand is not, Give me thine intellect, but, Give me thine heart. PRINCIPALS' and MATRONS' MESSAGES THE FIRST HOUR The first hour of each day is by far the most important. It is vital to every Chris- tian to have a daily meeting with God through the Word and prayer. You may be doctrinally correct, but spiritually dead. That which maintains life is the living Word of God received within the soul each day. The quiet time, alone with God, is vital to spiritual health, spiritual cleansing, spiritual counsel, and spiritual conflict. It is also an honor and a privilege to meet in this way with our Lord. Sa-tan will try to rob us of this daily time, and we need to guard it fearlesslyg for there is no hope of living in victory unless we succeed in this. Some guiding factors, Be awake and alert. Close the door. Ask God what He wants to tell you. Write down the truths from each verse. Meditate on one main truth. Ask God to help you understand and apply it to life. Commit your all to Him. He promises His presence and grace to aid you in living a faithful, victorious life to His honor and glory. -Benjamin Eshbach If God seems far away, guess who moved. 1

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FACULTY MESSAGES MEETING OPPORTUNITIES Many people today fight conviction and reject God's provision of grace. God calls everyone to repentance, but many reject His call and continue in blindly serving self. Following the pleasures of the world does not bring lasting contentment and will only cause regret throughout eternity. The people of God are responsible for the time God has given to them and should use it wisely. Many times we fail to grasp the opportunities to testify for our Lord. Occasionally these opportunities are re- peated, but the challenge faces-us tore- spond to them when they first appear. God commands his people to be a light to the world. A light needs to be shining in order to illuminate. Is our light burning brightly or is it dimmed by pride and self will? The challenge to us is to Redeem the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord isf, -Ornan Bauman LEGALISM Trusting in anything for our salvation other than the grace -of God, is legalism.. It is only by the grace of God that we can be saved. '6For by grace' are ye saved through faith, and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8. The unmerited favor of God has provided the Blood, the Spirit, and the Word for our salvation. The concept that we are saved by grace but are kept in a saved condition by works is erroneous. Our works and obedience are simply the continued appropriation of the provision. Obedience does not merit salvation, but is the condition upon which God promises his grace to keep us in a saved relationship with him. When we disobey, we are severing the supply of Godis provisions to us. Therefore, obedience is necessary to remain saved, even though it does not in any way earn salvation. -Harlan Martin PROPER VALUES When Amaziah, king of Judah prepared his 300,000 choice men to fight the Edo- mites, he also hired 100,000 mighty men of valour from the apostate king of Israel for 100 talents of silver. God's prophet told Amaziah that unless he returned these men, he would fall before the enemy. Ama- ziah's immediate response was, uB.ut what shall we do for the 100 talents?,' The man of God informed him that through obed- ience, God would repay much more than the 100 talents he would lose. Are we fearful of the extra cost of align- ing our life with God's will, such as: 1. Those dollars we may lose by being conscientiously honest in business? 2. The additional time and money required to obtain modest and dis- tinctive clothing? 3. The apparent loss of destroying those God-defying, abominable radios, T.V.'s, sensual clothing, etc? 4. Depriving ourself of a paycheck or two to attend Numidia Bible School or help a brother with a loss? We must ever remember, The Lord is able to give thee much more than this? II Chronicles 25:9b. . - -James Burkholder .-iii-1111: GUIDANCE Order thou our steps today, Away from sin, that miry clay. Guide us through life's greatest test, Closely clinging to thy breast. On with fellows strong and brave, Defying death, hell, and the grave. Only sure in thy good grace, With works of love filling their place. Keep us from that secret sin, Which leavens all that is within, Or our circle will be broken, Satanls clutch, the very token. Purge us by thy truth, we pray, As we follow in thy way. Lead us on to realms above, Low in heart, but strong in love. -Alvin Snyder 3