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

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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

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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 7 Paths of sound instruction, Lord, By faithful servants given — Who, ever studying Thy Word, Teach what Thou has 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.