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

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ACCEPTANCE Psalm 19:7-14 There are two methods of acceptance. We may accept someone no matter what they are, or we may accept them only as they meet certain standards. Since God is holy, He cannot accept us just any way. He has set standards that will determine His acceptance of us. The progressive work of the Word of God in our lives, shown in verses 7-9, will make us acceptable before God. All the laws of God, as perfect, will re- store our souls to perfection. The unchangeable testimony of God gives wisdom to the fool. The statutes of the Lord are without flaw, causing the heart to rejoice. The commands of the Lord are undefiled, giving clear sight to the eyes. To fear and reverence God, cleanseth us forever. The sentences of God's judging are right anc true in every aspect. The Word of God is more valuable than gold, because as we heed its warnings and keep its laws, we are kept pure before God. This is one of the rewards of verse 11. Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my Strength, and my Redeemer? -Paul Strubhar YGUTH IN LIFE We often tend to think we are in the dawn of life. We make plans for tomorrow, next week, next yearg as though life will continue unchecked. But some day God will say, 11Enough,'g and will call us into eternity by death or the rapture. We have no promise of life beyond now. How can we have an awareness of this as we go through life? James 4:15- For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that. An example of this is found in the life of the Apostle Paul. He writes much of Christ's second coming, using the phrase If the Lord willj' as he goes about ministering to the churches. We should not be living only for the satisfaction of the carnal man, but be preparing for the eternal life. As we sense our dependence on, and responsi- bility to God, it will draw us to a pure, sober life which will be testifying of Him. 4'Soon this life will all be over And our pilgrimage will end, Soon we'll take our heavenly journey, Be at home again with friends. Heaven's gates are standing open, Waiting for our entrance there, Some sweet day welre going over, All the beauties there to share? -E.M.B. -Daniel Stover PRINCIPALS' ond MATRONS' MESSAGES DIMENSION GF DEPTH We live in a time of great shallowness of life. Jesus spoke of the seed which fell on stony ground, and because it had no depth of earth, sprung up quickly, but soon with- ered and died. This speaks of a shallow profession of faith in Jesus. True wisdom, Jesus said, realizes the value of depth, digs deep and lays the foun- dation upon the rock. In the Old Testa- ment, God told the Edomite to 'cdwell deep. As we feed on the hidden manna and drink of the hidden springs, we are fortified to face the foe. Peter was told to Launch out into the deep. This demands a prompt, personal response to leave the shallows. Let us re- spond by thrusting our roots deeper in Chris- tian experience, by making our petitions deep, and ask God for the mountain instead of the molehillg for we have yet many of the deep things of God to discover and possess. -Benjamin C. Eshbach 1

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REFLECTQR STAFF EDITOR ........,... . . .Paul Strubhar ASSOCIATE EDITOR. . . . . Daniel Stover TREASURER ........ . . . Martha Hege TYPIST ............................ . . . Brenda Harbold EDITING SECRETARY AND ADVISOR. . . . . Benjamin Eshbach 6:15 7:00 8200- 8:40 8:45-10:20 10:25-11:10 11:15-12:00 12:05 DAILY SCHEDULE Rising Time Morning Worship and Breakfast Chapel Two Class Periods Chorus Class Period Lunch 1200- 1:45 1:50 2:35 2:40- 4:15 5:00 6:45 7:30 8:00- 9:00 9:30-10:00 10:00 Class Period Bible Reading and Prayer Two Class Periods Supper Evening Prayer Circle Study Period Quiet Time for Devotions Lights Out

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A TIME TO LEARN In Ecclesiastes we read, l'To everything there is a season, and a time to every pur- pose under the heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1. Thinking on these words I was impressed with the thought that youth is the season for learning. The cares and responsibilities are not weighing on the youthful mind as they are later in life. The mind is pliable which makes learning easier and more lasting. What one learns in youth can be used all the rest of life. But learning is not restricted to youth only. We are glad that learning is possible and profitable as long as God per- mits us to have healthy minds. Let us make good use of the opportuni- ties that we have for learning the scriptures, and store them in our hearts. S'Give attendance to reading, to exhorta- tion, to doctrinef' I Timothy 4:13. - Anna Eshbach PERFECT PEACE Isaiah 26:3-4 These words from the pen of Isaiah were uttered during a period of national crisis in Judah. Great and powerful enemy nations were approaching from without, while moral corruption was threatening to destroy them from within. Calamity seemed to press in on every side. In this kind of an atmosphere the prophet Isaiah spoke these words to God's faithful few. Perfect Peace! These words have a tre- mendous appeal while we are here in this restless, confused, and sinful world. They call us to an inner quietness and rest while all about us strife, confusion, and wicked- ness is growing worse and worse. They provide security and refuge in the God of peace in the midst of difficult circum- stances. Whatever the nature of our problems or circumstances, we can face them in absolute confidence and peace of mind, knowing that God will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee, because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye in the Lord forever, for in the Lord Johovah is everlasting strength. -Paul Ebersole 2 TOMORRGW Have you said to yourself, 6'Tomorrow I'll go And speak to the friend that is sad? But some way tomorrow, it just never came, And you never helped him to be glad. Have you said to yourself, '4Tomorrow I'll do That task that so needs to be done?,' But then on tomorrow you did something else, Maybe something that brought you more fun. Have you said to yourself, Tomorrow I'll try To read from Cvod's Word and to pray? But some way tomorrow you let it slip by, And other things crowded the day. ' So oft, the tomorrow of life does not come, So let us be busy today, . Let us do now the tasks we know should be done. Well done, then we'll hear Jesus say. -N.B,W. I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. John 9:4 - Luella H. Ebersole Count that day lost Whose low descending sun, Views from thy hand No worthy action done. - Office Report Approximately 285 different persons were here at Bible School this year. Our enrollment was as follows: December 29 - January 16 70 January 19 - February 6 97 February 9 - 27 80 March 1 - 19 105 The following states and provinces were represented: Pennsylvania, Alabama, Dela- ware, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Gregon, Virginia, New Jersey, Minnesota, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, On- tario and Guatemala. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Psalm 119:105 - Brenda Harbold