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

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ERNEST FUNK Pambrun, Sask, Missions Class President .a likeable, dependable and well-mannered stu¬ dent who is a blessing to all at the S. B.I. .enjoys Greek.amateur theologian. the mission field is his aim. VALEDICTORY The last sands of the hour-glass of Bible school have trickled out -- another of life ' s milestones has been reached. The time to go forth has come. It is well that we take heed to ourselves for, like Joshua, we have not passed this way hereto¬ fore. We entered Bible school three years ago -- not without misgiving. Some of us feared the studies. Not having attend¬ ed school for a number of years, we were a bit rusty. Our classmates were strange. The close confines of the dormitory seem¬ ed irksome. Now this is past. The time has been well spent. We have learned God ' s plan and purpose as it is revealed in His Word, the Bible. Those who seemed so strange to us have become our cherished friends. As the time spent in the school recedes into the past we yearn greatly to retrieve it, -- to live it over. But, alas, we can not. We would correct the mistakes made, and utilize to the ut¬ most time foolishly used. We long for those special moments spent in class when the biblical narrative became very real, when the classroom was trans¬ formed. We are thankful to those who have made our studies possible. I personally express my thanks to you, the teaching staff in that you have conferred this honor on me, that I should represent the graduating class in this way. It is an honor I do not deserve. We offer thanks to our parents who have led us in the old ways from childhood. Who taught us the same Gospel that our Lord commanded to be taught in all the world. Who encouraged us when we were disheartened. To our teachers, who opened the Word to us and illustrated it with their life. To the board, who, though unnoticed by most, made these years possible. To the others of the staff and those connected with the school who served us faithfully. To you we ac¬ knowledge the debt we cannot repay, ex¬ cept with a life dedicated to God. We look to the future with high aspira¬ tions. This is an age of opportunity. The population of the world is greater than ever before. The relative number of Christians is smaller. Scores of mil¬ lions have never heard the Gospel mes¬ sage. Millions have hardened themselves against it. The task is great. This is an age of challenge. We are ready to endure, to suffer, to die. Each one will take his post, at home, or the missionfield, as the Lord commands. We shall face ridicule unmoved. We will not betray our posts. We will not betray our call¬ ing. We will not deny our Lord. LUCILLE WIENS Coaldale, Alta. Missions Vice-President .is individualistic. has a unique way of remember¬ ing formulas and definitions .is burdened for the lost ..... plans to return to medi¬ cal work. HULDA PLETT Landmark, Man. General Bible .has taught school several years.is considerate of others.diligent in studies .well able to defend her arguments.

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GORDON DUECK Steinbach, Man. General Bible Action is the password for this Boys ' Club leader, physically, mentally, and spiritually. To think is the job well begun, to begin is the job half done. Yearbook editor. MENNO KROEKER Morris, Man. Christian Education .has had one year Bible train¬ ing in Ontario.is diligent in studies.has the gift of self- expression.is a faithful tract distributor. CHRIS REMPEL McMahon, Sask. Missions Chris is characterized by her thoughtful prudence and rapt in¬ terest in class. Punctuality rates next to ? ? ?. Always busy helping someone. LILLIAN FRIESEN Kleefeld, Man. Christian Education .sees the good in everyone.. ... is a prospective self-support¬ ing missionary. Watch that mis¬ chievous twinkle in her eye. Her favourite verse is My grace is sufficient for thee . BILL DERKSEN Saskatoon, Sask. Sacred Music To think, to reason, to excel, -- that ' s Bill. He has a brow for music and plays the violin. Happiness is a by-product of Bill ' s Christian life. GILBERT REIMER Steinbach, Man. Missions Gilbert knows all and is known by all.is musically inclined. Panama is in his future plans.. . . Favourite subject - History. pastime - travelling.