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

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24 STEINBACH BIBLE ACADEMY YEAR BOOK Life at the Boys ' Dormitory Although it has been very cold this winter, there has always been lots of ac¬ tivity in the dorm. We thank our Heaven¬ ly Father for supplying our physical needs by giving us the dormitory. As most boys do, we think that eating is a very important part of the daily routine, so when meal time comes around we take advantage of it — three times a day. Another important thing is sleep, which we get from 10:30 P.M. to 6:30 A.M. In spare moments one of the boys might get out his guitar, another his violin and stiil others their harmonicas, and play some well-known Christian Librarians at Work Why I came to Bible School Psalm 73:24 “Thou shalt guide me with thy coun¬ sel, and afterward receive me to glory”. As a school girl of ten or eleven years old it became my ambition to be a Chris¬ tian school teacher. In various ways God has guided me, and it was my privilege to teach school for five weeks as a sub¬ stitute teacher. When I taught Bible History and other related subjects, I realized that my know¬ ledge of the Bible was inadequate. I had a desire to attend a Bible School several years ago, but now I was positive that I wo uld never be a successful Christian teacher unless I acquired a better under¬ standing of the teachings of God’s Word. I prayed to my Lord for guidance, and the way was opened for me to attend the Steinbach Bible Academy. Elizabeth Rempel, songs. After study hours, which range from 7:30 to 9:30 we often gather to play quiet games, sing songs, or some¬ times just for a talk. Wednesday mornings are very impor¬ tant to us all. That is when we have our weekly prayer meeting, from which we derive many blessings. After the day is over, we quiet down to have our daily meditation on the Word of God and pray¬ er, each student in his own room. Thus have the pleasant days of the 49-50 school year passed. Its memories will however, linger on in years to come. Glen Iieimer. PRACTICAL HOUR “Practice, or experience is the best teacher.” Therefore we as student body and faculty gather for a brief period of practice in public performance every Wednesday noon hour — that is after we’ve enjoyed our lunch together as a family. Various groups take turns in putting up the programs. The poster on the bulletin board gives necessary information as to the nature of the meeting, including the names of main speakers, and also the time and place of the meeting to be rendered. Standing up before a critical audience, robs those not accustomed to public speaking of their self-confidence and composure. Unless you can rattle off your speech like the multiplication table, you are liable to get bungled up with your thoughts as well as your grammar. Our English teacher terms it, “thinking under pressure.” Some people seem to be born with the art of public speaking, and are in their element when it comes to addres¬ sing an audience. Others again can ac¬ quire it only through continual practice and perseverance. After the meeting, the teachers and students offer constructive criticisms and commendations which help us to learn by our mistakes. Not only do we appreciate this “Prac¬ tical Hour” because of its educational values, but because of the many spiritu¬ al blessings received through the Gospel messages, speeches, debates songs, poems and testimonies rendered. We trust that these meetings will help us to be better witnesses for Christ. — A Student.

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26 STEINBACH BIBLE ACADEMY YEAR BOOK SPECIAL CHAPEL SPEAKERS Rev. C. B. Dirks Nipawin, Saskatchewan Rev. Henry Doerksen, Africa Mennonite Brethren Church Mission Bishop C. F. Derstine Kitchener, Ont., Mennonite Church Mr. John K. Reimer Danbury, Sask., Western Gospel Mission Mr. Peter Martens Canora, Sask., Western Gospel Mission Mr. Dave Schellenberg Kamsack, Sask., Western Gospel Mission Rev. Don P. Shidler Kansas City, Mo., Gospel Missionary Union Rev. P. D. Friesen Steinbach, Man., First Mennonite Church Rev. Henry Enns Steinbach, Man., Mennonite Brethren Rev. Peter Gerbrandt Steinbach, Man., Emmanuel Mission Church Miss Ruth Brown European Christian Mission Rev. P. J. Reimer Steinbach, Man., Mennonite Church of Steinbach Rev. Abram A. Regehr Steinbach, Man., Mennonite Brethren Rev. D. 1). Klassen Pres, of the M. C. I. Bergthaler Church Susanne Plett Bolivia, South America. New Tribes Mission Rev. William Bulir Altona, Man. British and Foreign Bible Society. CHILDREN ' S CLASSES People are beginning to realize that the way to stop juvenile delinquency, is to start instructing small children, the fu¬ ture generation. Unfortunately, however, most of them do not realize that their one and only hope is the blessed gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. In Steinbach, we are very fortunate in having a number of people who are vital¬ ly interested in Children’s Classes. We rest assured that even though immediate results may not be forthcoming, the seeds, which we sow in humbleness and subjection to God, will eventually blossom and bear fruit. With the exception of the one in the Emmanuel Mission church, the classes are held in different homes offered for this work. The attendance has usually been quite fair; some enthusiastic young¬ sters attend first one class at one place and then another in a different home. Since the main objective in these clas¬ ses is to make clear the need for person¬ al salvation, and how this need may be filled by the acceptance of the Lord Je¬ sus, the lesson is taught with this in mind. Though the teaching method may vary with the different teachers, all use flan¬ nel graph pictures to illustrate the les¬ son. A child will remember more of what it sees than of what it hears. Therefore this method is very satisfactory, besides being a novelty for most of the children. Teaching a class of little children is more important than some people think. Somehow standing before a group of ea¬ ger, expectant faces, you tremble lest what Continued on page 38 Men ' s Prayer Meeting “Be careful for nothing; but in every¬ thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” Phil. 4:6. On Fridays, after 4 o’clock the men gather for their weekly prayer meeting. Here one of the students reads a portion of Scripture, comments on it, and then asks for prayer requests. It is our aim in these meetings to pray for mission¬ aries and other Christian workers who are active in the Lord’s work and would like us to pray for them and their needs. The Devil is busy ushering men and wo¬ men into an eternal Hell; how much more should we who have the precious Gospel pray for those who are labouring in Satan’s domain and seeking to bring the gospel of salvation to lost souls! “If ye shall ask anything in my name, I will do it.” John 14:14; Christian, do you believe this? Harvey Barkman. The Power Line to Heaven The greatest powerline I know Is one that never fails, E’en though the very fiercest storm Against the line prevails. Though Satan tries his very best To get the wires down, God’s righteousness still calmly meets The Devil’s baffled frown. The only thing that we must do To keep connections good Is praying often to the Lord, And living as we should. Then can we rest with peaceful mind Without a doubt or fear, That God’s own powerline to us Will ever fail us here. Lilly Rosche.