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

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WWWWWWWWWW YEAR BOOK — MISSIONS Why Missions? There must be a tre¬ mendous motive behind all the mission¬ ary efforts that have been put forth dur¬ ing this last age. The two most outstand¬ ing motives are the deplorable state of the heathen and the express command of God’s Son to go and preach the Gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15. Considering the state of the heathen we find that their temporal condition is one of suffering, cruelty and almost endless toil. Were there no eternal sou»s at stake, the temporal condition alone should a- rouse enough pity in the hearts of men to leave all and teach these poor ignorants. To top this they are morally corrupt and miserable (Eph. 4:17). And yet their temporal and moral conditions are of very little importance compared to their spi¬ ritual condition. They are lost, doomed to an eternal existence with the Devil and his followers in everlasting separa¬ tion from God (Rev. 21:8 2 Thess 1:7-9). Not only does Scripture teach this but they themselves confirm it. They know that through their evil deeds they bring about enmity between themselves and a Higher Being, as evidenced by their con¬ tinual sacrifices. Also many a missionary has heard the heathen testifying to the fact that they are lost. Even if the horrible condition of the heathen were unknown, yet there is the command of Christ to go and tell. This command came through Christ from the Father Himself (John 20:21). We there¬ fore conclude that this divine message must be of extreme importance, for only the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, God’s Son, for the redemption of mankind made possible the sending forth of this message. God has also wonderfully supplied for the execution of this command. To those who carry it out He gives the power of the Holy Ghost (Acts 1:8) and the pres¬ ence of the Lord Jesus Christ Himself (Matth. 28:19-20). With this fortifica¬ tion the mirsionary can sail into the very jaws of death itself for he is now only a tool, that God can use for His glory. Looking from this viewpoint, the really concerned Christian cannot but yield to God and go. But so many Christians never view missionary motives from this angle because they are ignorant, willing¬ ly or unwillingly, not realizing that the fruit required of Christians is more Christians. The only reason for those who do realize their obligation and don’t go seems to be lack of faith and obedience. Oh that more might consider these mis¬ sionary motives and obey the command of God in love and with joy. — 13 — — Mary Wiebe.

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☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ft S. B. A. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ft FIRST FEAR I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Phil. 3:14. Standing, LEFT TO RIGHT — ANDREW BRANDT -—- Willing to serve as opportunities come even though sacri¬ fice is involved. Being conscientious and sincere, he is interested in deeper Bible study and biographies of great men. Has a cheerful disposition and a sense of humor. BENNY EIDSE — The student body has taken advantage of his abilities and Brother Eidse has found himself elected into nearly every Committee of the school. Rather inclined to look serious outwardly but is all smiles underneath. An ardent personal worker. PETE N. REIMER — Not given to ver¬ bosity but will sometimes come out with profound statements. Immutable and im¬ pertu rbable in his way ; and we like his “way.” VERNON ERIESEN — Believes in im¬ proving his health by physical excercises and subsequently is a habitue of the football field. His convictions are based on deep thinking, and expressed in no uncertain terms although at times some¬ what abstruse. SITTING — JOHN DUECK — Even during the first term the teachers have learned to depend upon him. He obviously appre iates tne opportunity of attending S. B. A. Never seems to be in a hurry and consequently is not seen excited or doing rash acts. AGNES RUHR — Her sincere Christian attitude and confidential manner has won her many friends. She is conscienti¬ ous about her studies and is always ready to lend a helping hand. May the Lord use her in witnessing in her home com¬ munity. WALTER GERBRANDT — Considers it a wonderful opportunity to be able to attend the academy. Walter en„oys study¬ ing and meditating on God’s Word Even though his mind is deeply buried in his studies, he is never too busy to lend a helping hand whenever needed. Prayer meeting and morning devotion are a special blessing to him. HARRY NICKEL — Accepted Christ as Saviour just before coming to school. Thinking it gain to learn from his new Master he gave up his job in the city. Is quiet and reserved. He found it necessary to leave at the end of January. CLASS REPORT ON PAGE 3 4

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S. B. A. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆■A GRADE XI LEFT TO RIGHT — BACK ROW: John Reimer - ambitious and jocular, takes grades ten and eleven at the same time. Easily engaged in conversation. John Warkentin - maintains remark¬ able control of his emotions no matter what the situation. Well advanced in the art of cooking. His achievements in sports and algebra go hand in hand. John Schellenberg - finds the chemistry lab. an endless source of interest. His successful academical accomplis unents are due to his hard work. His alter-ego is found in John Warkentin. Melvin Reimer - easily attains good marks, in spite of the fact that he doesn’t study hard. Lends a willing hand wherever it is needed. President of his class. | |! Pete Wiebe - as a member of the Year Book Committee he proves that he has the ability to do his part, and does it with determination. Cheerful but not light-hearted. SECOND ROW: Matilda Friesen - has the will power to study in spite of her inclination to be dreamy. Matilda has a sympathetic nat¬ ure and is loved by all the girls of the dormitory. Nita Reimer - secretary of the Year Book Committee and a member of the trio. Equally capable of giving us a solo or a dramatic monologue. Helpful in or¬ ganization of student activities. Martha Loewen - has a keen sense of responsibility and performs her duties as vice-president of our class. Martha takes her Christian life seriously and has a deep desire to win souls for her Saviour. Helen Loewen - thorough and sincere in fulfilling her duties. Stud.es liaru and her high marks show it. Is very firm in her Christian principles. FRONT ROW: Mintie Reimer - studies hard, has been permit teaching up north and has taught D.V.B.S. during the summer. She is al¬ ways ready to witness for her Saviour wherever she goes. Betty Ivroeker - has an understanding nature which has endeared her to the girls at the dormitory. Lends her voice to singing in the trio. Margaret Plett - is quiet but friendly— a sincere Christian. Recess frequently find her engrossed in Algebra. She is per¬ severing in her endeavor to take two grades at the same time. William Schellenberg - has a smile which seems to be difficult to control. Due to physical conditions he looks down on most of us, although he is quiet, he is wrapped up in wisdom. (Not on picture). Continued on next page, column 2, 14 —