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

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Rev. BEN HOEPPNER M. A. , B. Th. Romans O. T. Synthesis Prayer Exegesis Rev. BEN FRIESEN Public Relations Missions Mr. EDWIN PLETT B. A. , B. D. High School Theology Luke

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And he gave some apostles, and some prophets, and some evangelists and some pastors and teachers. For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ Eph. 4jll. For the last twenty-two years it has been a joy for my husband to serve as one of the teachers in the Steinbach Bible Inst, where he could fulfill the command as it says in II Tim. 2:2, And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. ” During these years many have gone through school and are now serving in different parts of the world where the good news of Salvation has not been made known. Besides teaching in the Bible Inst., Mr. Reimer has the privilege of serving as an Evangelist. Many times this work requires travelling nights as well as days, and sometimes it becomes very strenuous, but praise belongs to the Lord. This last summer we were encouraged by a letter received from a young man whom Mr. Reimer had picked up on the road. He stated, how happy he was that someone had been concerned about his soul’s condition, and after re¬ thinking the long conversation, he had given his heart to the Lord. The Lord uses his servants in different ways. Mrs. Margaret Reimer Make me to know thy ways, O Lord, teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me, for thou art the God of my salvation (Psa. 25:4, 5 RSV). As a family of the dean we have varied experiences, sometimes satisfying, at other times frustrating. We certainly have opportunities to share in the activities of the work. Maybe not in the sense of counselling, chastening or reprimanding, but in always being cheerful when Mr. Dean comes home late for meals, hurrying with a meal when a meet¬ ing is forthcoming, cancelling a much anticipated dinner engagement and in sitting at home with the children while others take his time. This is never¬ theless a good time to think of him in prayer, ask¬ ing for wisdom as he seeks to encourage, direct or guide some student. Someone has said, Life is what you make it. How true! If one wants to bemoan and lament the fact that the husband is not home enough, it tends to make life miserable and unhappy. But on the other hand, if one joyously shares the work of the husband, it will give both of those involved the satisfaction of understanding teamwork. Geteilte Arbeit ist halbe Arbeit. In our shared school activities we find happiness and fulfillment, knowing we are together laboring for the Lord. Mrs. Pearl Plett The other day my husband came back from a conference, and brought me a present. A book! I was so pleased until I saw the title; How to Keep Your HUSBAND Happy. The children dote on him. As I heard the eldest one saying: I change that baby, I rock her, I baby-sit for her, and what happens? When she hears the back door closing, she struggles off my lap, and as fast as her wobbly legs can carry her, she runs off shouting, Daddy, Daddy. Even with a fast and sometimes hectic schedule, we try to do some things together. The morning breakfast worship hour is usually held too, and we enjoy seeing the rapt attention of the little ones as we live together the struggles and triumphs of Joseph, Jonathon, and Samson. Another thing the entire family likes doing is jig-saw puzzles. We did so many for a while, that the girl at the drug store asked: What ever do you do with all the puzzles? Put them together, of course! We had a rule that no children could get at the puzzle without an adult present. However, Daddy got so engrossed in one, we had to change the rule to: no adults at the puzzle table unless accompanied by a child. Oh yes, I forgot to mention that when my hus¬ band gave me that book, he had bought one for himself; How to Keep Your WIFE Happy. Mrs. Kay Loewen