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

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Singing is as universal as sunshine — but — not always as bright!! Daniel in writing the 47th Psalm says this: . . Sing ye praises with understand¬ ing” . . . which reminds me vividly of a favorite passage in First Corinthians: . I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also”. (14:15) That is a perfect prescription for ideal Christian singing. Note, Paul says he will sing with the spirit, with enthusiasm, with “Begeisterung”, with real fervor; but not only that, but also with the understanding. Thus the singing will have a universal ap¬ peal. It will be mentally satisfying and spiritually uplifting. Let me add in closing: singing is the only one of the fine arts that is mentioned as continuing in heaven!! There is no more preaching up there; but — there is plenty of singing! So let’s get a good start here so that we won’t have to be in the primer class hereafter! MR. ED REIMER LITERATURE, COMPOSITION His thoughts following the flight of swallows on the wing, an idea was born in his mind. Thoughts were passing through his mind similar to those found in the minds of the Wright Brothers. Why should not he be able to glide through the air too ? His long arms and the barn roof served the purpose. The experiment ended in fail¬ ure but it proved one thing — here was a lad possessed with an extraordinary think¬ ing capacity. This discovery was proved many times in later years for at the age of fourteen his future was opened up to him by his ac¬ ceptance of the Saviour. His father’s early death placed the responsibility of the farm upon his brother’s and his own shoulders. On owning a farm after several years, he spent the summers redeeming land from the Riverton marshes. Winters were spent studying in the Steinbach Bible Institute. In the summer of 1954 he was offered the position of English teacher in the High School Department. His pupils both in his Sunday School class and in the High School can testify to the fact that Mr. Reimer has a captivating method of teaching, his suitable illustrat¬ ions and relations contributing to this. All in all, it is seen, that his motives are aimed at a Godly goal; his aspirations to¬ ward a deeper life. 13

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REV. BEN HOEPPNER GERMAN, PRAYER. OLD TESTAMENT, SYNTHESIS, HOMELETICS God Wondered What k- tremendous statement! How could He ? Does He not know all things ? Does He not transcend time and space? Yes, all this and more. How He could won¬ der, we do not know. But one thing is clear — the cause of His wondering must have been great. Why did He wonder? Isa. 59:16 tells us. He wondered because “there was no inter¬ cessor.” That is, there was no one to pray down the blessing of God upon men, and no one to bring the needs of men to God. Judah had forsaken God. As a result, Judah’s relationship with God was broken and prayer unknown. The Lord so greatly deplored this declension that He wondered. Could it be that God wonders today as then? We believe that He does. Perhaps not because there are no intercessors — there are some — but because of the little prayer response He gets in view of what He did and in view of what He promised. What did He do? He died on the cross to bring us into fellowship with Him. If any thing should move us to pray, it is this. In spite of this supreme sacrifice, so many pray so little. This could cause Him to wonder. He might wonder too, because we do not claim His prayer promises. The pro¬ mises are almost incredible. Observe John 14:14 — “If ye shall ask anything in my name, I will do it.” If the individual be¬ comes a Christian and prays in Christ’s name, he meets up with the incompre¬ hensible term “whatsoever”. At least four times the Lord seeks to impress this truth upon the hearts of the disciples in John 14—16. What is the response on our part? A ready mental consent, but rarely a practical appropriation. The result — pray- erlessness and death of precious souls. “Lord, teach us to pray.” MR. CLIFFORD REIMER GEOGRAPHY X BIBLE SCHOOL ENGLISH 12

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MRS. MARY HOEPPNER Dean of Women CHILD STUDY, PIANO, SUNDAY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION The Lord sought and found me when I was ten years old, I was saved, “not by traditions received from my fathers, but by the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.” The Lord gave me assurance of salvation through various promises of His Word, such as, “He that believeth on the Son, hath everlasting life.” I simply took God at His word and peace reigned in my heart. Later in life decisions had to be made. One of them came after I had dedicated my life to the Lord. The question arose as to where the Lord wanted me to attend Bible school. Then He very definitely di¬ rected me to a school where doctrine and missions were emphasized. Later He led me into mission work and then to the S. B. I. Here I met Mr. Hoeppner, which eventually led me to another decision. After receiving assurance from the Lord, that He would have us serve Him together, we were joined in holy bonds of matrimony. How grateful I am for a Saviour, Who helps me to make life’s decisions. In view of the Lord’s work we earnestly solicit the prayers of God’s people, so that we can be soul winners. Mrs. Ben Hoeppner. ELIZABETH GIESBRECHT OFFICE AND TYPING 14