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

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YEAR BOOK =IZZZ= 174 Board of DIRECTORS Standing- Mr. P. G. Toews; Mr. Benj. L. Reimer (Vice-Pres.) Seated (left to right) : Mr. Gerhard Voth; Rev. P. J. R. Reimer. See.-Treas.; Rev. G. S. Rempel, Pres.; Mr. J T. Loewen: Mr. Abr. L. Reimer. AND It was on a Saturday morning, September 3, 1938, when thirteen men, representing four local churches, met to organize ou Steinbach Bible School Society and elect its first board of Directors. The following were elected: Peter Riesen, George Klie- wer, Peter J. B. Reimer, Jacob G. Kor- nelsen, C. P. Barkman, Henry P. Brandt, and John G. Baerg. This board was made responsible for the upkeep and the ad¬ ministration of the Bible School. One year later the society decided to build a new Bible School. In fall, 1939 the present building was erected and dedicat¬ ed to the Lord in an impressive ceremony. The enrollment of students has varied but around a hundred Christian men and wo¬ men have given the school their unwaver¬ ing support. As a whole the School has been able to make slow but steady pro¬ gress. However, new times create new prob¬ lems. There has been an ever increasing demand for opening a High School de¬ partment alongside with the Bible De¬ partment. The directors have given this much thought and have finally decided to fall in line with this demand. A young, efficient High School teacher has been pro cured and arrangements are being mad to teach Grades IX, X and XI in the Bible School this fall, September 1947. Now, if it is true that the prayers and donations of our good .Christian Bible School ' friends have made it possible to keep this institution open during all these years without interruptions, it is even more true that we will need much addi¬ tional support to make these extensions in service. Instead of 5%, 10%, or 25% sup¬ port could we not give our Bible School 50% or even 100% support. “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap if we faint not.” Rev. P. J. B. Reimer. — 19

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S. B. S uun rnAv UV iild nuun We at btuueuici tt;ei yi ' iviiefeea Lilac cild tettcueics nave a.iictu eu lux ' uo c» » nave u,n uour tsa.cn veeiv, in which wc can pui to practice wua,c we nave leaincu in our ocudies. jcuvery Wednesday tne students togetner wim me teacners urm cuon. mncu auu nave a urue of iciiowsuip. Alter iuc unci lunch period we nave me meeting. start¬ ing witn tne grauuateb, eacn one or tne tnree classes nas a cuance to rciiuer a program, ine students nave me cnoice of deciding wnat kina of a program tney wilt nave, a Sunday Scnooi mass, a roung People ' s Meeting or a BiDle Class. mule questions, songs, poems and messages are rendered. Eacn student is given a place in the program. Tne meeting is then con¬ structively criticized wnicn lias proved very beneficial. Louise Keimer. THE BIBLE SCHOOL LIBRARY “Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and alight unto my path.” Psa. fill: luo. There is great truth in me statement that a person is known by the books that he reads. Read base literature and the result is a contaminated mind, but read a book of higher standards and you are urged to higher motives for your life. For this and many other reasons a Bible School library is a necessity. The School library consists of the books that will without question help us spirit¬ ually. Some of the authors of these books are: Dr. Ironside, Dr. Harry Rimmer, Dr. John Rice, 0. Hallesby, Dr. Arthur Brown and Dr. Appelman. In the library we have books on the “Bible and Science”, Bible expositions, a number of commentaries on the whole Bible including one of forty volumes by Dr. W. B. Riley and one set of thirteen volumes by James Smith. Then there are some biographies of some true men of God like Gipsy Smith, etc. But still there is a Book, which is above all other books, the Bible. We have been blessed while studying this Book in all our subjects. If, when reading other books, we gain friends, how much more should Jesus Christ become our friend. He be¬ came a friend to me when I accepted Him as my Saviour. The Bible reflected my life as a sinner, but also showed me the exceeding riches of His grace which I now- have in Jesus Christ. Matilda Reimer. WORSHIP PERIOD At 9:30 every morning the students and teachers gather for morning worship. After singing a song unitedly, the teacher who leads the worship period, also leads us in a word of prayer. Then he will bring us a short message. Most of the messages brought by the teachers deal with the Christian walk according to the Scriptures. There will be a continual fight against sin and temptations, for when Christ comes into our hearts the strife between the natural man and the Spirit of Christ is apparent. We have the promise of power given to us to overcome temptations if we but have faith. Becoming a child of God means separation from sin and tne world. It is impossible to grasp the world w-itii one hanu and reach out and contact God with ihe other. We must run tne race that is set before us that we may obtain a crown of life. It is necessary tnat our body is brought into subjection lest we be a castaway 1 Cor. 9: 3 7 or in other words be put on the shelf. Christians should bear fruit. If they do not they are cut off being useless and hindering the useful Christians, John 15: 1-16. Only through Christians can the Kingdom of God be furthered. They should have a love for the sinner. Christ came to seek and save that which is lost. He said, “follow me” there¬ fore we should do the same and be true “Fishers of men.” After the message we have prayer. This time it is by any of the students. Thus strengthened for the day we now go to our classes. Mary Wiebe. ANTICIPATION A current rumor has caught my ear. This time it is about introducing a High School department into Bible School. Comments on this from reliable sources are: “Plans progressing favorably, con¬ templating opening next fall.” I am viewing this development with renewed anticipation. The privilege of being able to ' complete my High School training in an institution, where Christian influence is predominant, appeals favor¬ ably to my mind. The morning chapel services, aside from the countless Dlessings received from them are also very instructive. They ex¬ ert a powerful controlling and upbuilding influence in my life. The attendance at these services would enable me to better prepare, not only for this world, but also for the next. On the other hand the rapidly growing library, which was only opened a few months ago, and already contains more than two hundred volumes, has aroused my interest. The numerous reference books, including the Universal Encyclope¬ dia, are very beneficial and of great edu¬ cational value. The other reading and studying material, written mostly by eminent Christian men, is a stimulant for spiritual life. Much Biblical knowledge can be gained from them. I am convinced that the teaching facul¬ ty will endeavor to do its utmost to in¬ struct the students in the fundamentals of the Christian faith. For these reasons and other advantages that are bound to follow as this department progresses, I am viewing the situation with great antici¬ pation. George Unger. — 18 —

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S. B. S • « « i When the great plants of our cities Have turned out their last finished work; When our merchants have sold their last yard of silk And dismissed the last tired clerk When the Judge of the earth says, “Close up for the night”, And asks for a balance — WHAT THEN? When the choir has sung its last anthem, And the preacher has made his last prayer; When the people have heard their last sermon And the sound has died out on the air; When the Bible lies closed on the altar; And the pews are all empty of men And each one stands facing the records — And the Great Book is opened — WHAT THEN? When the actors have played their last drama, And the mimic has made his last fun, When the film has flashed its last picture. And the billboard displayed its last run; When the crowds seeking pleasure have vanished, And gone out in the darkness again, When the trumpet of ages is sounded, And we stand before Him—WHAT THEN? When th e bugle’s call sinks into silence And the long marching columns stand still, When the captain repeats his last orders. And they’ve captured the last fort and hill. And the flag has been hauled from the mast head, And the wounded afield are checked in, And the world that rejected its Saviour, Is asked for a reason — WHAT THEN? — 20 —