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

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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.

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fycill Conference “The measure of God’s love is Calvary and the measure of His power is resurrection. If God can raise a dead man to life it is a small matter for Him to give power for victory.” These are a few of the precious thoughts gi¬ ven to us by Dr. Wenger of Go¬ shen Biblical Seminary at our annual Fall Bible Conference ■held from November 9, 1951, through the 12th. Dr. Wenger, our guest speaker gave us a short study of the book of Ephesians during the morning sessions. He emphasized the fact that salvation is by grace only without works. The afternoon sessions consist¬ ed of lectures on “Our Heritage” as Mennonite people. Many of us had but a vague idea why we are Mennonites and these lessons on the founding and early history of our church gave us a greater ap¬ preciation of our early forefa¬ thers who were willing to sacri¬ fice their lives for the doctrines of our faith which are based en¬ tirely upon the Word of God. The teaching of Non-Resist¬ ance viewed in the light of the Scriptures was of great interest to us. Jesus said, “As the Father hath sent me so send I you.” — Then we ask why Jesus was sent, and we read that he “came to seek and to save that which was lost.” This also is our mission, to spread the good news of salva¬ tion to those who are dead in trespasses and sins that they may have life eternal. Our duty is not to destroy but to bring life to those without Christ. The book of Romans was the text for the evening lectures. We saw that the law condemns us as sinners to eternal separation from God but through Christ Je¬ sus we are justified or declared righteous in the sight of God. What the law could not do is ful¬ filled in Christ. Continued on page 33