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

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STEINBACH BIBLE ACADEMY YEAR BOOK 25 May every step we take upon The paths of daily life — Be it in speech or gentle fun, In play or friendly strife — Be filled with virtue and with love To please our Lord above; And gird us with the strength to wield Our Master’s sword and shield.

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24 STEINBACH BIBLE ACADEMY YEAR BOOK Back row, from left to right: Helen Penner, Agatha Fast, Lorraine Neufeld, John A. Reimer, Abram Wiebe, Peter S. Koop. Front row: Mrs. Doris Gerbrandt, Mrs. Clara Doerksen, Mrs. Margaret Dueck, Peter Dueck, Annie Fast. Missing from the picture: Edmar Fast, C. W. Hiebert. EVENING CLASS “Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2. Tim. 2:15. It has been our privilege to meet on certain nights of the week to delve into the great truths of the Word of God. We have been greatly blessed, and, with the help of the Holy Spirit and our Bible teachers, the Word of God has become clearer to us. It has been impressed on us how deeply depraved we human beings are and how impossible it is for man to be a child of God without a Sa¬ viour who came into this world to redeem us from sin and reconcile us to God. Then we were also shown what our responsibi¬ lities were after we had become the sons of God—that of winning others to Christ. There are many opportunities if we but look for them and grasp them. May God forgive us our negligence in this respect and help us to see our res¬ ponsibilities and take hold of our oppor¬ tunities. May God give us the grace that we can become workmen that need not be ashamed before Him. Peter Dueck. DIRECTOR’S REPORT Continued from page 5 to occupy enemy territory, and to win souls for the Master. We would sincerely request all dear ffiends and supporters of this school to pray earnestly so as to make this a very successful year. Yes, pray the Lord of the Harvest that He may create willing hands to take care of one of the major issues, namely, that of finances. Pray for the students; pray for the teaching staff that they may get the power to rightly divide the Word of truth, to ths honor and glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Pray also that the board may al¬ ways have divine guidance in all matters pertaining to this Academy. Pray and give. “Forasmuch as you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” 1 Cor. 15:58. Rev. P. K. Bartel. THE CHRISTIAN — A SERVANT Continued from page 11 the Christian. At the time of the same act of faith the Holy Spirit by His baptism actually places him in the body of the Lord Jesus Christ. Then as the Christian yields to God, surrenders to him, he is controlled, or filled, by that same Spirit. Thus in the controlling hand of the Spirit the Christian renders true service to God. What glorious provision! The Christ¬ ian is called for service by God. He is sent forth in service by Christ Jesus. And he is empowered for service by the Holy Spirit.

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26 STEINBACH BIBLE ACADEMY YEAR BOOK Morning Devotions “Good Morning! Shall we turn to hymn number 48 this morning.” Soon, from the very hearts of more than 3 0 people comes the song: “What a wonderful change in my life has been wrought Since Jesus came into my heart; I have light in my soul for which long I have sought, Since Jesus came into my heart.” The song finished. Mr. Loewen, our speaker for the morning, leads in prayer. The students then sit down, their faces be¬ traying an eager anticipation of the mes¬ sage to follow. Let us listen in: “This morning we want to look at just one verse of Scripture. Isaiah 26:3 “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trust- eth in thee.” “In this day and age there is very little techni al peace among the nations of the world. We can hardly expect, it otherwise for God’s Word says, ‘There is no peace . . . to the wicked.’ Even with individuals there is no peace, except among those who have accepted the Prince of Peace. “You will notice that this verse is di¬ vided into three parts. Let us consider the last one first: ‘Because he trusteth in thee.’ This is the first step to perfect peace. If complete peace is our desire then we must trust in the Lord Jesus Christ. The ‘trust’ here is one that never wavers; it is one that continues. When we learn to place our soul ' s salvation in the Lord continually, we begin to experience this ‘perfect peace’. “But that is not all. The second part of the verse says, ‘Whose mind is stayed on thee.’ Perhaps you have sometimes seen someone so interested in an object that he cannot take his eyes from it; in all appearances they are ‘glued to it’. In just such a way our mind ought to be ‘glued’ on the Lord. We should be fully attached to the Lord; our minds should be stayed on Him always. Remember, it is impossible to overstay. “What, then, is the result of trusting in the Lord, and staying our minds on Him? ‘Thou wilt keep in perfect peace.’ There is now confidence on both sides; all doubt must flee. God, who is immut¬ able, omnipotent and merciful is in a po¬ sition to give. He is both able and desir¬ ous to give abundant peace. If we dwell in the Lord, He w T ill keep us in perfect peace. “Who will pray that we may put our complete trust in the Lord, that we may keep our minds stayed on Him, so that He may keep us in perfect peace?” Morning Devotions are closed by a number of students leading in prayer. The classes separate and lessons begin. How¬ ever, often during the day our thoughts drift back to the first half-hour of the morning when the Lord spoke to us through our teachers, and often special speakers. Whether the message be in the form of exposition, exhortation, challenge, or warning, our hearts are stirred and we know that we have “been with Jesus”. Menno R. Hamm. Practical Hour “Everybody is to take lunch along to school Wednesday.” “What for?” may come from one of the first year students. “Practical Hour,” is the answer that comes from a, second or third year stu¬ dent. Probably they may be none the wiser for their asking, but it does not take long till they find out for themselv¬ es. A secret meeting was held by the third years. A few days later a “Missionary Meeting” was announced to take place in the auditorium of the Steinbach Bible Academy at 12:30. Everyone looked for¬ ward with eager anticipation, wondering what the quiet talking was about. When Wednesday noon came we all had our din¬ ner together like one big family. As soon as it was time for the program we went downstairs. Songs and poems were render¬ ed. Slides were shown by Linda Reimer of her work with the Indians in Puerto Ri¬ co Our hearts were moved and challeng¬ ed to do more for our Master. A few days later a meeting was held by the second years. A poster announcing a Worship Service of the “New Covenant Church” appeared on the bulletin board. The pastor of the church did some very good acting as pastor. The guest speaker, who was also a student, brought a mes¬ sage which stirred our hearts. In our practical hours we really can find the talents of the students. The program we enjoyed most, I be¬ lieve, was the one by the first year class. “The King’s Gospel Singers” rendered a program “From Sinner to Saint”. The singing and musical numbers were a bles¬ sing to our hearts. German and English songs were sung; trios, mixed quartets, ladies choruses and a piano accordian solo with a German poem recited between the songs constituted the program. After the programs are finished the criticising takes place, both by teachers and students. Not destructive criticism, but constructive that we may be better fit to take our place in whatever work the Master calls us to do. Ramona Loewen.