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

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In looking back on the activities of 1951 we can sincerely express ourselves with the writer of old according to 1 Sam¬ uel 7:12 b , , “Hitherto hath the Lord helped us. For this we are very thankful. We are very thankful for all donations received, and the true and faithful prayer support by the many friends of the Acade- my. The board of directors have gathered at different intervals throughout the year, trying to direct and guide the matters of the Academy as best they knew how. These are the different problems of the school to cope with. One of the main problems and concerns is that of obtaining and maintaining a staff of teachers who are consecrated, zealous, and have a vision for the needs to be met in this day of impending darkness and growing pre¬ valence of false teaching. We as the board are definitely concern¬ ed for our young people, that they might find in this Academy a place to study the great doctrines of the Bible, and to be prepared to step out fully armoured to withstand the wiles of the devil. Nay, far more than that, to be conquerors knowing how to wield the Sword of the Spirit, how Continued on page 24 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Rev. P. K. Bartel, Mr. John D. Loewen, Mr. Benj. L. Reimer, pres., Mr. K. R. Bark- man, Mr. F. K. Friesen, Sec.-Treas. Missing from picture: Rev. P. J. B. Rei¬ mer, Mr. A. D. Penner, Mr. A. F. Penner. DIRECTORS ' REPORT

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STEINBACH BIBLE ACADEMY YEAR BOOK Statement of Jf aitf) We believe the Holy Scriptures, both of the Old and the New Testament, to be verbally inspired of God, infallible and the su¬ preme and final authority in faith and life. We believe in One God, eternally existing in three persons; Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We believe that Jesus Christ was begotten by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, and is true God and Man. IV We believe that man was created in the image of God, sinned and thereby incurred, not only physical death, but also spiritual death, which is separation fiom God; that all human beings are born with a sinful nature and are in need of redemption. V We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ died on the cross as a representative and substitutionary sacrifice of our sins and that all who believe in Him are justified on the ground of Hi s shed blood. VI We believe that He was bodily resurrected and ascended into heaven and at present acts for us as a High Priest and Advocate. We believe that all who in faith receive the Lord Jesus Christ are born again of the Holy Spirit and thereby become children of God. VIII We believe in the personal, literal return of the Lord Jesus Christ to judge the living and the dead and to reward every man according to his works. We believe in the bodily resurrection of the just and of the unjust. We believe in the eternal duration of the blessedness of the righteous and of the punishment of the wicked. We believe that every believer belongs to the Bride or Church of Christ and has the responsibility to so live and witness that the interests of Christ shall be advanced among men. We believe that Christians are to live a separated life; abstain from all carnal strife, worldly practice, worldly dress and worldly amusements.

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6 STEINBACH BIBLE ACADEMY YEAR BOOK .PATH. Paths of sound instruction, Lord, By faithful servants given — Who, ever studying Thy Word, Teach what Thou hast bidden — Lend wings to feet that plod along As though the day were long, And lead us to a fuller life Of harvest and of strife. As we diligently follow On the paths of learning, May our hearts and wills be mellow For the Saviour’s moulding. With godly wisdom, Lord, endue us; Keep us from all dross, And lead us now along this way To serve Thee every day. 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. All the paths that we pursue — Are concentered on the Lord — Converge on paths of service true ( To carry forth the Word. O’er mountains rough, o’er stormy seas, At home in seeming ease, The blessings, where these paths may lead, Will every care exceed. Edward Reimer