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

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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

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Jd e Rt The Dorm. Tramp, tramp, tramp is the first sound of the morning as Brother John comes up the stairs, at the early hour of seven. Then an echo rings out, “Good morn¬ ing’’. Of course we all know it is time to rise and shine, (mostly rise). So when we are all ready and seated at the table, morning devotions are begun. After pray¬ er, breakfast begins amid the clatter of dishes. Soon the meal is over and the dishes are gather¬ ed together. The dishwashers take their places. Generally the ladies do the breakfast dishes. The next rush comes at dinner time. As soon as the students have gathered, thanks is given by the one whose turn it happens to be, as we all take turns at giv¬ ing thanks and praise to the Lord before each meal.. And so dinner is eaten, seasoned with conversation. Then the gathering of the dishes and once more the dishwashers march up into place. This time it is two of the breth¬ ren. They can’t waste time on the job if they want to be finished in time for class which starts at one-fifteen. So pretty soon it is four o’clock and most of the students come home. The books are left and out go the boys for some fresh air. They return in about an hour and go back to the study room for an¬ other hour. That brings us right back to the subject of eating. Once more we hear a sound and this time it says, “Supper is on.” All the boys head the same way. So after thanks is given to the Lord, supper is underway. Next come the dishes, so again the washers repeat the procedure they went through at noon. The other brethren go to their studies and once or twice a few of them get together for a good discus¬ sion. These talks have proven to be the source of great blessing to all concerned. The evening is soon passed and once more it is time to go to bed. It does not take long till you can hear the click, click of lights going out. Finally a peaceful quiet settles over the dormitory. Abe Giesbrecht Menno Hamm.