Steinbach Bible Institute - Star Yearbook (Steinbach, Manitoba Canada)

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S. B. S. MOiAGSVi Daily Vacation Bible School We have been privileged in teaching Summer Vacation Bible School, it is a great joy to work with children, whose hearts are open for Gospel truth. And how important it is that they he taught the way of salvation, for it is these children that are going to make the nation. Did Christ not say, “Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God”. Luke 18: 16. A co-worker and I arrived at our des¬ tination earlv one Monday morning. We hurriedly gathered out the material need¬ ed and our Bibles. We then walked off to the small school house. We were surprised to see so many happy faces there the first morning. On enquiring they told us that they had no Sunday School nor any other religious teaching outside the Daily Va¬ cation Bible School. Having gathered in our seats, we open¬ ed our class by singing a few songs, Scrip¬ ture reading and prayer. After the roll call followed the Bible story, which was al¬ ways very interesting to them. This was especially true about the story of creation, which te ' ls how God made heaven and earth, sky and sea, and all that is in it. The memory work was very successful. The children were eager to recite the verses. After a few games outside, we regather¬ ed for a short period of singing. The fa¬ vorite choruses sung were those with mo¬ tions. With equal enthusiasm they did the handwork provided by the material and in accord with the suggestions given. We were sorry when the period was over and we had.to close for the day. In the afternoon the co-worker and I visited the parents in the district, and we had many a blessing with them. When the two weeks of teaching were over, we had a special programme. It was rendered by the children. They all invited the parents to come and listen. May some seed have fallen into the hearts of the ch’Tdren that will count for eternity. Work like this has taken place in many other schools during the summer. The Principal of the Bible School organizes them. Whoever feels that God wants him for this work has an opportunity to do something for the Lord. Elvira Priesen. — 12 —

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ooeaina, YEAR BOOK ' Bible School A Night School Class Evening School Enrollment Bernard Friesen, Steinbach, Man. Henry Harms, Morris, Man. John Hoeppner, Steinbach, Man. John D. Loewen, Steinbach, Man. Harry Neufeld, Steinbach, Man. Abram D. Reimer, Steinbach, Man. Menno Reimer, Steinbach, Man. Peter B. Reimer, Steinbach, Man. John D. Stoesz, lie des Chenes, Man. George Unger, lie des Chenes, Man. Peter Voth, Steinbach, Man. Mrs. John Giesbrecht, Steinbach, Man. Annie Koop, Steinbach, Man. Helen Koop, Steinbach, Man. Katherine Loewen, Steinbach, Man. Alice Penner, Steinbach, Man. Henrietta Reimer, Steinbach, Man. Nora Rieger, Steinbach, Man. Diana Toews, Steinbach, Man. Elvira Voth, Steinbach, Man. Walter Barkman, Steinbach, Man. Benny Eidse, Morris, Man. ! Qntuull Our human life is mostly a series of little things or events of a routine nature. But every now and then it happens that something unusual occurs which has an important bearing on our whole life. Only once or twice in our lifetime, however, will it happen that some grand opportunity comes our way when everything depends on the kind of decision we make. Further¬ more, it may be the kind of opportunity where only one decision seems possible, so clearly the issue presents itself to our considered judgment. In just such a way, has God presented the Steinbach Bible School with an oppor¬ tunity for the advancement of the King¬ dom of God, which we dare not brush a- side at this time. If our Bible School is to develop fur¬ ther along the lines of sound academic and Scriptural learning and attract a large number of out of town students we must have a dormitory where the students will have all the fellowship and supervision they need, twenty-four hours a day. Our present site has no adequate room for such a building and the adjacent lots have been taken up for residential pur¬ poses. There is, however, one very suit¬ able lot with two small residences on it right next to the Bible School, which has now been offered to us for $2000.00. There are several people who want to buy it if we cannot raise this amount by May the first. Our Bible School needs this property and we feel very definitely God’s guidance to purchase it, but we need your support, dear Christian friend. We need your pray¬ ers to God to give us the money within the time limit and we need your own contri¬ butions whether large or small. May God bless you in your cheerful giving. Address your contributions to Rev. P. J. B. Reimer, Sec.-Treas., Steinbach Bible School, Steinbach, Man. 11

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• YEAR BOOK ACTIVITI1 PRACTICAL WORK Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the Master-teacher, during His earthly minist¬ ry, after having instructed His disciples for some time, sent them forth to other towns and villages. Our teachers have seen the wisdom and value of this method of work and are exerting increasing ef¬ forts to follow this example. For this reason practical work has been given a more prominent position in the curriculum of school activities. Bi-weekly Sunday Evening Services are being conducted at Chortitz. Other meet¬ ings have also been held at Hochstadt, Ekron and Willowridge. In all of these the students participated actively, bring¬ ing forth the old Gospel story in song, re¬ citation and word. A special program of house visitations has been launched this year. The individu¬ al homes of this town are being visited by the students who volunteer for the work. This group is under the direction and supervision of Brother A. Gaudreau, a Christian worker who has had previous experience along this line of labor for the Master. In addition to this the students serve in various capacities in their home churches. Practically half of the students are S. S. teachers. Others distribute gospels and tracts of their own accord or as members of the Western Tract Mission. An increasing number of students have gone forth during the past months to do some work in the Lord’s vineyard. Much grace and strength is required to go and testify in the name of Jesus, but the Lord gives freely to all who ask. The reports from the students are inspiring. Much joy in service has been received. The Word of God has been sown and “it shall not re¬ turn unto me void”, (Isa. 55: 11). This practical work has proved to strengthen our faith and to urge us on to go deeper with the Lord. George Unger. SCHOOL CHORUS “Serve the Lord with gladness, come be¬ fore His presence with singing.” Psalm 100 : 2 . Isn’t it remarkable that even with sing¬ ing we can serve the Lord. Many weary souls are refreshed through the ministry of song, others are inspired to serve, still others are won to Christ by it. Since Christ our Saviour has saved us He has put a new song into our hearts, even praise unto our God. Therefore all students gather twice a week for regular singing practices so as to train our voices to sing in harmony the songs of redemp¬ tion and praise. These practices are under the capable direction of Mr. Penner, our choir leader. To assist us in acquiring new tunes, our singing is accompanied by music of the piano which is played by Sister Elvira Friesen. These practices not only aid us to sing but also prove to be a means of rich spiritual blessings. Elizabeth Wiebe. PRACTICAL WORK REPORT The Bible School conducted another meeting at Chortitz on Sunday, January 19. The attendance was exceptionally good with many young people present. One of the Bible School students told the child¬ ren the story of Zachaeus. Rev. B. D. Reimer’s message was based on 2. Cor. 5:10; “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his own body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.” He made it very clear to us as Christians that we must be working and building on the foundation that is laid and that for all good works there will be a great reward. Wm. Wiebe. SOCIAL LIFE In Bible School we are being built up in our spiritual life but our social life is not neglected either. Not only are we taught how to conduct ourselves socially but also how to conduct social gatherings. Our first gathering was conducted by the teachers but the students had charge of the Christmas family gathering. Young Christians must have Christian social ac¬ tivities and therefore we must learn how to conduct them in a Christian manner. On November 7, the teachers had plan¬ ned an interesting social evening. Every¬ one entered heartedly into the games, choruses, Bible Quiz contests and testi¬ monies. The teachers and their wives then served a savory lunch. After that follow¬ ed a short devotional period of prayer. Another gathering took place on De¬ cember 22. This time the parents of the students were cordially invited. After a short program, rendered by the students everyone was invited for a little lunch. The gathering proved to be beneficial in a threefold way: our parents saw the work done in the school, they became bet¬ ter acquainted with the students and fa¬ culty, and they also became better ac¬ quainted with each other. The meeting was dismissed with prayer. Katie Friesen. 17 —