Winkler Bible School - Morning Star Yearbook (Winkler, Manitoba Canada)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1946 volume:

Jffnrpmorii In 1 Sam. 7:12, we read: Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Ebenezer, saying: Hitherto hath the Lord helped.” Today we look back over a period of over twenty years of the existence of PNIEL,” and with adoration and thanksgiving we are able to set up an Ebenezer with these words engraved: “HITHERTO HAS THE LORD HELPED US.” During this winter over one hundred industrious Students had the golden opportunity to sit at the Master’s feet, listening to His precious word, which was presented to us by four faithful servants of God. Christ the “Great High Priest,” the Bright and Morning Star have been revealed unto us in a marvellous way, and He commands us to go into all the world and proclaim the glorious news of the Gospel. The purpose of this book is to present to you the necessity of: EDUCATION CONSECRATION DEDICATION INSPIRATION —The Graduating Class. IrMrattmt This, our latest volume, we do lovingly and respectfully dedicate to our mothers and fathers through whose sacrificial generosity it has been possible for us to attend and experience the blessings of “FNIEL.” We also wish to remember our many friends whose untiring efforts, consistent prayers and donations have greatly aided the development of our Bible School. The Graduating Class. Growth O f The Winkl Bible School TOP—The Original School building - 1926. RIGHT -Enlarged a few years LEFT—School building doubled in size in 1938. BOTTOM—Another view of the present building. I ' fiir bos 3 n l) r bud) SP()iIipOcr 2, 5. Ijeifct eg: „®in jcglidfjer fei gefinnet, roic 3cfu§ Sljriftug au§ roar. ®amit ift btc ffiejhmung ©Ijrtfti alg bag Ijbcfjfte Qbeal fjeruorgeljobcn, bag ju crreitfjen roir beftrebt fein fofleti. 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IDag [agt ting, bafj aud) bag Seben ber 2ef)rcr unb ©djiilet unifrer S3ibc([djule „ipniel nur bag fein roirb, roag ilgre ®e[innung ift. $eg[)alb ift unfer ©treben and) in biefetn Qabre geroefen, in alien llnterridjtggegenftdnben, inttner roteber auf bie ©efinnung (£f riftt £)injuroetfen, mit allcg burd) bie ©efiunung (Sdjriftt ju fjetligen unb in fie l)inc!n ju tauten. $ag allein erljalt unfer geiftlid)eg fieben auf eincr geroiffen §6F)e unb bereitet unfere Sdjiiler trot fiir ben Sebengberuf, ben @ott iljnen fiir iljt iiebcit jiegen roirb. 3)ie SRefuItate urtfereg 3 u f ammen f e ’ n finb ecfte.:lid)cr 21rt. 2Bir Ijaben urtg allc ber 9tcil)c unb nee ffieiftanbeg beg §errn erfreuen burfen, roofiir roir alle ®tjvc unb alien Sob bem §eilanbe gufdjreiben. Scl)rer Q. @. SBietig. Young people are asking for life. What is its source, its ultimate cause? What is its goal? What is the best life? The real discovery of the secret of life can only be found in the Creative Source of all life. This quest for life must go as far as Jesus the Son of God and God the Father. If the two are known, then we have eternal life. This means a steady, happy pursuit of reality. All youth must go out in quest of a fuller life as Abraham did, who found an excellent inheritance, but he only found it by launching out into unknown adventure, in obedience to the voice of the Unseen. In our Bible School we are sharing the greater life. It is a wonderful work, it is a work with eternal values. It is a work that was lived and taught by Jesus. His shining certainty about the Fatherhood of God and His Sonship was shared by a band of His friends who, after their risen Lord had gone from them, were so sure of His continuing presence that it made them bold to face persecution and death. “In Jesus Christ the source of all from eternity into the history of man.” being has broken through the veil Jesus used to take young men home with Him, who wished to ask questions; He lay in wait for the individual. He completely identified Himself with man. Christ made people believe in the love of God, by the way He lived. And from within that absolute identification with God and man He began to challenge man. He told him his natural state was to be in fellowship with his Heavenly Father. Then the evil of man came out, and tension arose. This tension was broken at the Cross, where the Love and the Law of God met. There man was saved and received his life. This is the life of our School. “JESUS, THE BRIGHT MORNING STAR ,. 6 H. H. Redekop. “THAT THEY MIGHT KNOW THEE.” Jno. 17:3. One aspect of our Lord’s prayer for His people is most beautifully expressed in the words, “That They Might Know Thee” and “This is life eternal,” wherewith He has revealed to His disciples the clue to a lasting life of higher quality. Being conscious of the importance of the above ex¬ pressed truth. The Winkler Bible School moves in the direction of rendering its services in compliance with the Master ' s design. They are to the end that young people might come to an experient ial knowledge of the Creator and Redeemer in His love and righteousness and enable them to become true witnesses for Him. This is being aspired through both Theory and Practice. The value of such a knowledge has been evidenced in the lives of many of our students in the past and also during the current school year. Their lives are of an eternal nature, since they know Him, and are con¬ tinuously transformed and changed from glory to glory, as they learn to know Him more. In the light of this, PNIEL remains undisturbed, unshaken in its plan and purpose that each and every one that is associated with it might come to see God face to face and enter into abiding union and service with Christ. The effect of knowing God is marvelously magnificent. “This is life eternal.” Thus it was described by Jesus. Inestimable, undescriboble, unsearchable, yet within the realm of human ex¬ perience, is the life that comes to know Him . In addition to this, he that has come to a saving and working knowledge of Him desires to pass on what he has obtained and takes delight therein. Such possessions are first received, then carried over to others, and others, and others, until “the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.” Hab. 2:14. Toward this goal The Winkler Bible School marches on with ever-increasing resoluteness and stability in HIS NAME. G. D. 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SDJodjte bit rdf (Scfang unb SOinfif nod; cin mandjer ben 2Beg juni §eilanbc finben unb (omit [elber ein ©egen fiir anbere tnerben. . . . ®ab tnalte @ott! (®cfangleiter) THE FACULTY MR. and MRS. G. D. PRIES MR. and MRS. J. G. WIENS MR. and MRS. G. J. REIMER MR. and MRS. H. H. REDEKOP Music and Vocal Instructors MISS LUELLA KROEKER Instructor in Music MISS JUSTINA ENNS Instructor in Vocal S THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Rev. H. S. VOTH Rev. H. P. HARDER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ADDITIONAL DIRECTORS Rev. D. D. DUERKSEN Rev. D. D. DERKSEN Other directors whose pictures were not available, are: Rev. H. H. Enns, Rev. D. K. Duerksen, Mr. G. A. Konrad. GRADUATES OF MISSION COURSES IRENE DYCK AGNES SUDERMAN AUGUSTA WILL Winkler, Man. Port Rowan, Ont. Detroit, Michigan ABRAM KLASSEN PETER FALK Alexander, Man. Morden, Man. BETTY FALK MARY S. GIESBRECHT KATIE LOEWEN Gretna, Man. Winkler, Man. Culross, Man. The more we study, the more we discover our ignorance. 10 Upon Uttering Eight of us are in class four, Full of life and vision, Our desire is to know more, Hence our enthusiasm. Now just to introduce to you, Each of these ardent scholars, We’ll try to give a little review Of each of them as follows: The spice and energy of the class Is Miss AUGUSTA WILL, She’s faithful, kind and neat in dress And a philosopher’s place can fill. BETTY FALK is dark and short And more of the quiet type, In class she gets a good report And always does what’s right. Tall and slim is KATIE LOEWEN, She greets you with a smile. You’ll always find her up and doing That which is worthwhile. An Observation IRENE is full of imagination And faithfull in all of her work, Able to charm us with recitation, But falling windows make her jerk. “Still waters run deep” is well applied To studious PETER FALK, A wise thought by him is supplied When the class gets into a talk. “I havn’t got time,” is often repeated By ABRAM KLASSEN, the dean, “There’s sermons, singing, impromptu speeches, So busy I’ve never yet been.” Vigor and energy stamped on her face Selected as dean of the women, One whose influence we cannot erase, Is jolly AGNES SUDERMAN. We’ve briefly considered the seven, With the eigth we need not start. She is also bound for heaven, Where this class will never part. What you are when you are not trying to be anything is the supreme test of what you are. Students of the Last Several Years Andres, George, Winnipegosis, Man. 45-46 Baerg, Agnes, Vineland, Ont. 41-43 Baerg, Erna, Vineland. Ont. . 41-43 Baerg, Hilda, Vineland, Ont. 43-44 Baerg, Willie, Vineland, Ont. 45-46 Banman, George, Plum Coulee, Man. 45-46 Banmann, Margaret, Horndean, Man. . 45-46 Banmann, Susan, Winkler, Man. 43-44 Bergen, Elveria, Morden, Man. 45-46 Bergmann, Esther, Winkler, Man. 44-46 Block, David, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. 42-44 Brandt, Victor, Winkler, Man. 45-46 Braun, Sarah, Altona, Man. . 41-42 Braun, Susan, Altona, Man. 37-39, 43-44 Braun, Elizabeth, Winkler, Man. 37-39, 43-44 Bueckert, Helen, Plum Coulee, Man. 43-46 Bueckert, David, Winkler, Man.. 41-42 Buhr, Mary, Winnipeg, Man. 44-45 Derksen, Annie L., Yarrow, B.C. 39-42 Derksen, Helen, Boissevain, Man. 39-40, 41-43 Derkse n, Henry, Boissevain, Man. 40-43 Derksen, Jake, Plum Coulee, Man. 45-46 Derksen, John, Arnaud, Man. 42, 45-46 Derksen, Katie, Niagara-on-Lake, Ont. 40-44 Derksen, Lena, Morden, Man. 43-44 Derksen, Mary, M., Yarrow, B.C. 38-42 Derksen, Peter, D., Boissevain, Man. 45-48 Derksen, Waldemar G., St. Anne, Man. 45-46 Dick, Mary, Terence, Man.. 42-43 Dick, Jacob W. Leamington, Ont.41-42 Poerksen, Gerhard, Eyebrow, Sask. 45-46 Doerksen, Helen, Eyebrow, Sask. 45-46 Doerksen, Helen, Morden, Man. 42-46 Doerksen, Johann, Morden, Man. 42-43 Doerksen, Katherine, Morden, Man. 41-44 Doerksen, Peter, J., Gem, Alta. .. 41-42 Duerksen, Corny, Holmfield, Man. Driedger, John, Rapid City, Man. .. 42-43 Driedger, Peter, Moore Park, Man . 45-46 Dueck, Anne, Boissevain, Man. 37-39, 41-42, 44-45 Dueck, Anne, Niagara-on-Lake, Ont. 43-44 Dueck, Anne H., Minto, Man. 40-41, 43-44 Dueck, Elizabeth, Minto, Man. . 40-42 Dueck, Erma, N. Kildonan, Man. 43-44 Dueck, Mary P., Headingly, Man. 42-43 Dueck, Margaret, Boissevain, Man. 40-41, 43-44 Dueck, Peter P., Headingly, Man. 38-42 Duerksen, Sarah, Arnaud, Man. 45-46 Dyck, Abe, Vineland, Ont. 42-43 Dyck, Annie, Lena, Man. . 43-44 Dyck, Annie, Newton Siding, Man. . 43-44 Dyck, Annie, Winkler, Man. 41-43 Dyck, Annie E., Winkler, Man. 37-38, 40-44 Dyck, Bennie, Homewood, Man. 43-44 Dyck, Elizabeth, Morden, Man. 43-44 Dyck, Eizabeth, Lena, Man. 40-43 Dyck, Evelyn, Winkler, Man. 44-46 Dyck, Frank, Winkler, Man. 45-46 Dyck, George, Winkler, Man. 45, 45-46 Dyck, Hertha, Vineland, Ont. 41-43 Dyck, Irene, Winkler Man. . 42-46 Dyck, Jacob D., Plum Coulee, Man. 31, 45-46 Dyck, Jake Walter, Winkler, Man. . 45-46 11 ACTIVITIES OF CLASS 4 ABOVE: When the fourth class is in a studious mood they resort to their favorite spot, the library. Abe Klassen. dean of men, and Agnes Suderman, dean of women, and Anna Pauls, Ge orge Dyck, assistant dean. assistant dean. 12 T can do all things through Christ which - ■ strengtheneth me. During the four blessed years of extensive and intensive Bible study and preparation for service to God and our fellowmen, we as fourth class students can say with Paul, “I can do all things through Crhist which strengtheneth me.” The splendid arrangement and harmony of our subjects have made this course a real blessing to us. We found all the subjects to be closely related, each containing something of the others plus a new truth presented in a new light This can be easily explained for they all are based on the Bible and centre in its Author. We feel more than grateful to our Lord for giving us love and enthusiasm for our work and studies, and for the abundance of His blessings which were bestowed upon us. The Lord’s presence was warmly and keenly felt in our classroom each day. We have often had lively discussions on vari¬ ous subjects at recess. They would range from astronomy to poultry raising. In class our dis¬ cussions would sometimes become quite humor¬ ous, we being a group that readily speaks up and say just what we think—or do we always think ? Sometimes we have discovered too late that we had not. We are sure that these dis¬ cussions will not be so soon forgotten for in psychology we learned that any impression received at any time are never entirely erased from consciousness. Students of the Klassen, George J., Roland, Man. 45-46 Klassen, Henry F., Rabbit Lake, Sask. ... 43-44 Klassen, Jacob K., Gretna, Man. 40-43 Klassen, John C., Mountain Side, Man. .... 41-43 Klassen, Marg. Mountain Side, Man. 42-44, 45-46 Klassen, Tina, East Kildonan, Man. .. 42-43 Klassen, Tienne, Winkler, Man. 45-46 Kliever, Mary, Niagara-on-Lake Ont. 42-43 Kliever, Victor, Culross, Man... 41-43 Konrad, Henry G., Newton Siding, Man. 41-42 Konard, Katie, La Riviere, Man. 44-46 Konrad, Margaret, Newton Siding, Man. 44-46 Krahn, Mary, Winkler, Man. .. 40-43 Krahn, Peter, Sperling, Man. 40-43 Krause, Susie, ....1m Creek, Man. __ 42-43 Krause, Helen, Elm Creek, Man. 42-43 Kroeker, Betty, Morden, Man. 42-43 Kroeker, Cornelius, Alexander, Man. 39-41 Kroeker, Helen R., Winkler, Man.38-40, 42-43 Kroeker, J. E. Winkler, Man. 30-33, 44-45 Kroeker, Jacob, Niagara-on-Lake Ont. 41-43 Kroeker, Luella, Winkler, Man. __ 42-43 Kroeker, Peter J., Winkler, Man. . 42 Kroeker, Selma, Justice, Man. .. 44-46 Kroeker, Tina, Alexander, Man. 41-42 Koop, Henry, Glenwood, Alta.. 43-44 Koop, Susie, Terence, Man. .. 45-46 Kuhl, Ella, Plum Coulee, Man.. 41-42 Ap parently the teacher’s chief desire for us this year was to make us think and to teach us to think. In all our subjects we would be asked such questions or made to write on such topics which required much concentration. We cannot always agree with Browning who said “If heads that think must ache, perforce, then I choose head aches.” Perhaps we are too prone to follow the path of least resistance. Never¬ theless, we can truthfully say that our teachers have tried their best to teach us to follow the right way through life. We shall try not to disappoint them. Our desire is to make our life useful in the service of God and humanity, seeing that “education means great responsibil¬ ity for the weak and ignorant.” We were glad at the discovery in N. T. Theology that God can use us as we are—that is He wants us to retain and exalt our characters while we are in his service. If we but allow Him to use us He will do so. It has been wonderful to have fellowship together in a class in such an intimate way. We cannot, however, remain in this happy state. That is a sad thought, but we must not waste time yearning over past joys but must look forward and get new visions for the future. Each of us is in God ' s plan for a special purpose—that is a comfort—ana we must at all costs seek to fulfill that divine pur¬ pose for our lives. Graduating Class IV Last Several Years Kuhl, David, Plum Coulee, Man. 45-46 Loewen, Annie, Culross, Man. 44-45 Darkness cannot put out the lamp; it can only make it shine the brighter. Loewen, Annie, Newton Siding, Man. 40-42 Loewen, Henry D., Douglas, Man. 45-46 Loewen, Jacob J., Culross, Man. ... 45-46 Loewen, Katie, Culross, Man. 39-41, 42-43, 45-46 Loewen, Susie, Culross, Man. 41-42, 43-45 Loewen, Walter, Justice, Man. .. 45-46 Mann, Erna, Elie, Man.. 40-43 Mann, Wendelin, Elie, Man. 38-43 Martens, Edward C., Lethbridge, Alta. .... 42-43 Martens, Bill, Manitou, Man. 45-46 Martens, Helen, Eyebrow, Sask... 43-44 Martens, Henry, Sperling, Man. . 42-43 Martens, Leonard, Sperling, Man. .. 42-43 Matthies, Evangeline, Virgil, Ont.. 40-44 Mathies, Erna, Virgil, Ont. 42-44 Nelner, George W., Leamington, Ont. 45-46 Neufeld, Annie, Kingsville, Ont... 44-45 Neufeld, Annie, Minto, Man... 43-44 Neufeld, David P., Rosemary, Alta. 38-40, 43-44 Neufeld, Helen, Rosemary, Alta. 43-44 Neufeld, Helen, Whitewater, Man. .. 42-43 Neufeld, Heinrich H., Countess, Alta. . 43-44 Neufeld, John J., Horndean, Man. 40-44 Neufeld, Katie, Boissevain, Man. . 41-43 13 P. U. GIESBRECHT Homewood, Man. GEORGE DYCK Winkler, Man. JOHN PENNER Holmfield, Man ANNE GIESBRECHT Myrtle, Man. MARGARET KLASSEN Mountain Side, Man. HELEN BUECKERT Gnadenthal, Man. MARY KRAHN Winkler, Man. SUSIE KEHLER Horndean, Man HELENA DOERKSEN Morden, Man. ANNA PAULS Winkler, Man ANNE FUNK Elm Creek, Man. God’s best gifts to us are not things but opportunities. What Wilt Thou Have Me Do? Acts 9:6 JOHN PENNER is one of our busy men, He’s busy from morning till way after ten With singing, studying and duties not few, To God, I know he will remain true. We were glad as a class to welcome last fall MR. GIESBRECHT, who came, assured of God’s call With experiences many, and God’s word as brace, He will be a blessing, till Jesus we face. HELEN BUECKERT is one who is seldom heard, She patiently listens, absorbs every word And then when the thought is matured in her mind, She turns and smiles as though “You’re behind.” ANNIE GIESBRECHT who is really the bird of the school, Makes singing and singing, more singing her rule; May God really bless her in this given Art, Leading souls to the Saviour through singing her part. When a friendly “Good Morning” falls upon our ear, We know ANNA PAULS must be somewhere near, With friendly smiles and manners neat A Sunday School teacher that’s hard to beat. MARGARET KLASSEN who hails from the West, Is one who studies, and that with zest, Her future life—not for me to tell, But as a Missionary Sister, she would do quite well. HELEN DOERKSEN who sits near the front Finds God’s Word “I shall supply every want,” As true today as yesterday, And asks, dear friend, “Are you on this way ?” MARY KRAHN we are really glad for you That the Lord in your life is working too, Through accidents two, which you had last year, The Lord our dear Saviour was always near. SUSIE KEHLER, a vessel, a channel for Gods own use, At the foot of the cross she had made this truce, In gift and story, testimony and prayer, Dear Father I’m ready, I’ll go anywhere. ANNE FUNK is really the head of the class,, For Heaven is ready and sure of her pass. She laughs and she sings, quite cheerfully brings Herself an off’ring to the King of all Kings. GEORGE DYCK is our man with missionary views, The mainstay of our class when all have the blues; His intelligent answers, and humorus way Have saved the reputation of our class many a day. Criticism: A thing that may be avoided by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing. ACTIVITIES OF CLASS 3 1. Studying Missions 2. Small Scale Con¬ ducting. 3. S.S. Les¬ son Demonstration. 4. Girls’ Motto. 5. Object for Child Study. 6. Preparation for “Schluss- fest” 7. Our Secretary 8. Strike the Right Note 9. The Fireman 10. Follow Our Motto 16 “Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman, that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Tim. 2:15 ' T ' HIS is the writing of Paul to Timothy, his beloved son, but it also has a meaning to us at the present time. In order to show our¬ selves approved workmen before God, it is neces¬ sary to study, to put forth an effort and learn, so that we might rightly divide the word of truth. The Lord has so led it, that eleven Members have been able to take the third class. We real¬ ize how much there is yet to be learned, even though we can say that our eyes have been en¬ lightened and opened to many a truth unknown to us before. In a special way has the work of the Sunday School been put before us, it’s aim, the responsibility, the great and invaluable im¬ portance of Sunday School work. The signifi¬ cance is only slowly recognized, yet it is a large field of service. We have seen the necessity of preparation for this great work, to study and learn, in order that the word of God may be rightly divided and taught to these immortal souls. In this course of study we have not only re¬ Studenfs of the Dyck, Jimmie, Homewood, Man. 42-44 Dyck, John Heny, Boissevain, Man. 45-46 Dyck, John, Winkler, Man. .40-42 Dyck, Josephine, Winkler, Man. 41-42, 44-45 Dyck, Lydia, Manitou, Man. 37-38, 42-44 Dyck, Mary, Newton Siding, Man. 40-42 Dyck, Mary G., Kitchener, Ont. 41-42 Dyck, Mary F., Whitewater, Man.. 41-44 Dyck, Tina, Winkler, Man. 42-43 Dyck, Ruth, Winkler, Man. 44-46 Enns, Agatha, La Salle, Man. . 43-44 Enns, Betty J., Newton Siding, Man. 40-42 Enns, Helen, Newton Siding, Man.40-43 Enns, Jacob, Elm Creek, Man. 45-46 Enns, Justina D., Winkler, Man. 42-43 Enns, Mildred, Elm Creek, Man. 43-44 Enns, Olga, Kitchener, Ont. 43-44 Enns, Tina E., Teddington, Sask. . 44-45 Epp, David, Winkler, Man. 41-42, 43-44 Esau, Jessie, Domain, Man. 42-43 Esau, Peter P„ Marquette, Man. . 42-43 Ewert, David, Coaldale, Alta, . 42-43 Falk, Elizabeth, Gretna, Man. .42-46 Falk, Peter P., Morden Man. 41-44, 45-46 Fast, Katherine, Kitchener, Ont. 39-40, 41-42 Fast, Margaret, Kitchener, Ont. 41-42, 43-44 Falk, Margaret, Gretna, Man. 41-42, 43-44 Fehr, Helen, Morden, Man. 43-44 Friesen, Annie, Oak Bluff, Man. 42-44 Friesen, Bernhard, Winkler, Man. . 43-45 Friesen, Catherine, Kitchener, Ont. 41-43 Friesen, David A., Winkler, Man. 45-46 Friesen, Helen, Griswold, Man. 42-43 ceived the knowledge or information of this work, but we have had an opportunity of ex¬ pressing ourselves, by presenting a practical Sunday School lesson. A class of children was invited for this evening and the lesson was be¬ ing given. Many blessings have been derived through these evenings, to the listeners, but in a special way to the teacher, who was conscious of the presence of God. A wonderful experience, never to be for¬ gotten! Through this experience we have learned that trusting in God, He giveth us grace and power to do work for Him. It has encouraged us and given us a desire to do Sunday School work. In connection with finishing the course, vari¬ ous other subjects are studied, which widen the view of the field of service in the Kingdom of God. We have experienced many blessings throughout the year. The Lord has been gracious unto us, for which we are thankful. It is our de¬ sire that we might study to show ourselves ap¬ proved unto God, that we need not be ashamed, but go forth and rightly divide the Word of truth. There is a great work awaiting us in the field of Sunday School and may we be found faithful wherever the Lord places us. Last Several Years Friesen, Isaac, Oak Bluff, Man. 44-45 Friesen, Jacob, Alexander, Man. .... 38-40, 42-43 Friesen, Katie, Elie, Man. 41-44 Friesen, Peter, Lowe Farm, Man. 42-43 Friesen, Sara, Winkler, Man. 45-46 When God has an especialy bright crown for a soul, He first imparts an equally heavy cross. Friesen, Tina, Winkler, Man. 45-46 Froese, Abram, . 41-43 Froese, Anne, Elm Creek, Man. 45-46 Froese, Bernhard J„ Manitou, Man. . 40-43 Froese, David, Coaldale, Alta. 44-45 Froese, Gerhard, Manitou, Man. 42-43 Froese, Henry, Leamington, Ont. 44-46 Froese, Jacob, Domain, Man. 42-43 Froese, Johann, Elm Creek, Man. 42-43 Froese, John J., Manitou, Man. 39-43 Froese, Mary, Mullinger, Man. 42-44 Froese, Mary, Leamington, Ont. 44-46 Froese, Sady, Gretna, Man. 44-46 Froese, Sarah J., Manitou, Man. 45-46 Funk, Annie, Elm Creek, Man. 43-46 Giesbrecht, Agatha, Winkler, Man. 42-43 Giesbrecht, Anne D., Myrtle, Man. 43-46 Giesbrecht, Annie, Winkler, Man. 41-44 Giesbrecht, Ben, Winkler, Man. 42-44 Giesbrecht, Gertr., Crystal City, Man. 43-44 Giesbrecht, Helen, Winkler, Man. 42-44 Giesbrecht, Martha, Waldheim, Sask. 43-44 Giesbrecht, Mary S., Winkler, Man. 43-46 Giesbrecht, Peter, Sperling, Man. .. 40, 44, 45-46 Giesbrecht, Stella, Crystal City, Man. 43-44 Gerbrandt, Sara, Altona, Man. 42-43 17 A Message From Winkler Collegiate . . . “A little learning is a dangerous thing, Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring. There shallow draughts intoxicate the brain And drinking largely sobers us again.” T HEN Alexander Pope wrote these words ” he expressed a lesson the student must solve in deciding the nature of his or her educa¬ tion. Shall it he purely secular, entirely relig¬ ious, or both ? It is gratifying to see so many young people in our community take advantage of the opportunities of obtaining a well rounded schooling by attending the Bible School during its five months course and then transferring to the Collegiate to take some academic work during the remainder of the school year. The high average education of the students of the Bible School shows that many young people go from high school to Bible School. This course is probably preferrable and there could be no better preparation for a life of service. Paul of Tarsus mastered Hebrew philosophy and law as a youth and in Jerusalem he sat at the feet of Gamaliel, two things that prepared him for success in the service of his master. Youth is the time to acquire those treasures of mind and soul that moths and rust cannot corrupt. Life will provide the opportunities to use the talents acquired. Let the preparation be thorough and on a broad Christian basis. Positions are won and held, not lost, by know¬ ing a job well. The Winkler Collegiate appreciates the har¬ monious relations, the spirit of friendship and goodwill, it enjoys with the Bible School, and welcomes the chance to help students who wish to take academic work. The staff and students also extend their best wishes for the success of the Year Book. Peter Brown, Principal, Winkler Collegiate THE WINKLER BIBLE SCHOOL T P ever there is to be a revival among the -•-people of God, it will surely be through the Holy Scriptures. When men and women return to God’s Word, spiritual blessings follow. Mental and moral darkness follow when the Bible is withheld from the people. This need for the dissemination of Bible knowledge among children and among young people—is keenly felt by the teaching staff and directors of this school. The course is Bible centred. The teaching is Christ-pointing. We aim to teach the Bible for a special purpose— the development of a Christian character and the qualification for the service in the Kingdom of God. At the same time our conditions for secular studies are unique. Across the street we have a regular established High School with teachers of definite Christian character. Many students are availing themselves of this excellent op¬ portunity in taking up their preparation along secular lines. Since these conditions are superb we aim to qualify students to enter into the service of our Lord; and if further preparation is needed, to be able to enter an established, recognized seminary, a seminary of reasonably recognized standards and qualifications. Being a gratduate of a regular High School and a graduate of a regular Bible Course means a qualification to be de¬ sired by many. So we aim to have, through the power of the grace of God Education Consecration Dedication Inspiration in The Winkler Bible School. H. H. Redekop. Stobbe, Peter, Desford, Man. .... 45-46 Thiessen, Rudolf, Marquette, Man. .. .. 42-43 Toews, Edna, Crystal City, Man.. 43-44 Toews, Frieda, Leamington, Ont . 42-43 Toews, John, Warman, Sask. .. 43-44 Toews, Mary, Rosenfeld, Man. 44-45 Toews, Susie, Arnaud, Man.. 41-42, 44-45 Unger, Abe. Whitewater, Man. __ 45-46 Unger, Jacob J., Whitewater, Man. 43-44 Unger, Susie, Whitewater, Man. . .. 42-44 Unruh, Annie, Morden, Man. 40-42 Voth, Alvin M., Springstein, Man. 45-46 Voth, Annie, Arnaud, Man. 42-43 Voth, Benjamin, Manitou, Man. 43-44 Voth, Henry, Arnaud, Man. 42-43 Voth, Hertha, Springstein, Man. . 43-45 Voth, Katie, Arnaud, Man. 39-45 Voth, Margaret, Manitou, Man. 41-44 Voth, Ruben, Winkler, Man. . 44-45 Vogt, Annie, Ninette, Man. 44-45 Wall, Helen, N. Kildonan, Man. . 41-42 Wiebe, Abe, Lena, Man. . 41-42 18 JOHN D. DUERKSEN Arnaud, Man. WALDEMAR DUERKSEN St. Anne, Man. MARGARET KONRAD Newton Siding, Man. KATIE KONRAD La Riviere, Man. DAVE FRIESEN Winkler, Man. JOHN H. DYCK Minto, Man. ESTHER BERGMAN Winkler, Man. EVELYN DYCK Winkler, Man. FRANK SUDERMAN Port Rowan, Ont. ALVIN VOTH Spring-stein, Man. No one ever backslides on his knees. 19 ELSIE GOERTZEN Homewood, Man. RUTH DYCK Winkler, Man. OLGA PRIES Alexander, Man. SADY FROESE Gretna, Man. PETER STOBBE Desford, Man. GEORGE BANMAN Plum Coulee, Man. HILDA HUEBNER Manitou, Man. SALLY FRIESEN Winkler, Man. HILDEGARD PAULS Arnaud, Man. SARA PETERS Winkler, Man. It is better to do one little thing for God than to promise forty things you will never do. HENRY LOEWEN Douglas, Man. HENRY FROESE Leamington, Ont. 21 The only preparation for to-morrow is the right use of to-day. JOHN SIEMENS Ninga. Man. VICTOR BRAND Winkler, Man. SELMA KROEKER Justice, Man. KATIE HEINRICHS Brookdale, Man. IRENE HIEBERT Plum Coulee, Man. TINIE POETKER Lena, Man. PETER D. DERKSEN Boissevain, Man. JACOB D. DYCK Plum Coulee, Man. GEORGE G. DUECK Boissevain, Man. ELIZABETH DYCK Morden, Man. MARY FROESE Leamington, Ont. HELEN THIESSEN Alexander. Man. BILL MARTENS Manitou, Man. GEORGE WIEBE La Riviere, Man ANNIE JANZEN Winkler, Man. MARY JANZEN Winkler, Man. GEORGE GOERTZEN Homewood, Man. GEORGE NELNER Leamington, Ont. TINA FRIESEN Winkler, Man. ELIZABETH JANZEN Morden, Man. JAKE N. WIENS Leamington, Ont. JOHN P. PETERS Winkler, Man. It is an awful responsibility to own a Bible, JAKE THIESSEN Arnaud, Man. MARTIN HIEBERT Winkler, Man. DAVID KUHL Plum Coulee, Man SARAH DUERKSEN Arnaud, Man. KATIE GIESBRECHT Winkler, Man. FRANK DYCK Winkler, Man. JAKE DYCK Winkler, Man. ANNIE HOEPPNER Morden, Man. ELLA PETERS Winkler, Man. PETER DRIEDGER Moore Park, Man. HARRY BROWN Winkler, Man. A Bible stored in the mind is worth a dozen stored in the bottom of one’s trunk. GEORGE HILDEBRANDT Winkler, Man. GERHARD H. DOERKSEN Eyebrow, Sask. GEORGE H. ANDRES Winnipegosis, Man. SARA FROESE Manitou, Man. TINA SCHELLENBERG Gnadental, Man. ELVIRA BERGEN Morden, Man. BRUNO SCHOEPP Moosomin, Man. ABRAHAM UNGER Whitewater, Man. DAVID GOERTZEN St. Anne, Man. HELEN DOERKSEN Eyebrow, Sas}t. GERTRUDE KEHLER Horndean, Man. ANN FROESE Elm Creek, Man JAKE DERKSEN Winkler, Man. VICTOR HAMM Elie, Man. Knowledge advances by steps, not by leaps. JAKE H. ENNS Elm Creek, Man. JACOB LOEWEN Culross, Man. ED. HOEPPNER Winkler, Man. MARGARETE BANMAN Horndean, Man. ELFRIEDA REMPEL Manitou, Man. SUSIE KOOP Terence, Man. WALTER WIEBE Homewood, Man. GEORGE KLASSEN Roland, Man. WILLIE BERG Vineland, Ont. HILDA WIEBE Winkler, Man. SUSIE SAWATSKY Whitewater, Man. TINA KLASSEN Winkler, Man. ABRAHAM KLASSEN Roland, Man. WALTER LOEWEN Justice, Man. JOHN WIEBE Horndean, Man. Whom God would greatly exalt. He first humbles. OUR MISSIONARIES ANNIE E. DYCK Graduate of Winkler Bible School, Missionary in Colombia, S.A. HELEN HARDER Registered nurse, enroute to India. Left- MR. and MRS. BERNHARD EPP, and family, Missionaries in Paraguay, S. A. REV. and MRS. A. A. UNRUH and family, enroute to India for their second term. If God wants you on the mission field, neither your money nor your pr ayers will ever prove an acceptible substitute. 26 “Go ye into all the world and preach the Gos¬ pel to every creature.” Jesus. INKLER Bible School has throughout the years become a milestone in the life of inumerable young Christians. The most profitable years of many a youthful life were spent within its walls. Seldom does the Mani¬ toba sunshine fail to illuminate the cheery classrooms; but still brighter is the heavenly sunshine which illuminates hearts and minds revealing to the sincere student the wonders of God’s word. Daily we fix our eyes upon Jesus whom we love. His voice becomes familiar to us and we recognize it even in His last com¬ mand, “Go ye.” As in days of old, the disciples heard the command, so the students of W. B. S. have through the years heard the “Go ye,” of the Master. As evidence proving this fact is the members who have gone out from this school into foreign mission work. Even now at the time of writing ex-students are en route to the mission fields of the different continents of the world. Rev. and Mrs. A. A. Unruh, students of ’25 to ’38 when this school was still young, are now on their way to serve their second term on the mission fields of India. The work there is growing and we are so glad that they will have additional help in Miss Helen Harder, R.N. She received her training at the St. Boniface hospital in Winnipeg, and we who became aquainted with her in W.B.S. during the winter of ’43-’44 feel that she will be efficient in ministering to both body and soul. What Miss Harder cannot handle will certainly be overwhelmed when Miss Margaret Willms, student of ’35- ' 36 gets there to help. She is also a R.N. and has shown her efficiency through the years especially as Public Health Nurse. May the Lord give them all great joy in His service among the people of India. Not only the Indians of India, need the Gospel, but also the Indians of South America. After a furlough in which they gathered fresh strength and new courage, Rev. and Mrs. Bern- hard Epp (Mr. Epp of ’35-’36) are ready to go out a second time to Paraguay, South America, to take up the work once more. Annie E. Dyck ’37-’38,’40- ' 44 reached her field just a little sooner than expected when she flew to Colum¬ bia, South America, shortly after New Year. Studies at Tabor College could not be con¬ tinued but the Spanish language will pro¬ bably be sufficient cause for further study. We hope she masters it very soon so that she will be able to pass on the good news of the Saviour to those who have not yet heard. Somewhere in the wilds of the Belgian Congo in Africa is a little Mission Station called Balalo. In that vicinity there are a few people who have heard the story but they are not satisfied; they want to hear more. How happy will they be when Rev. and Mrs. Willie Baerg, ’35-’39, arrive in Balalo, and this yearning for the Word of God can be satisfied. From the wilds of Africa we travel to Eng¬ land. There in the MCC centre in London, England, we find a busy little matron. She is Miss Evangeline Matthies of ’40 ' 42, ’43 ’44. Her desire to help the needy in war-torn areas took her to them and reports of her work show us that she is not an idler in the Masters ser¬ vice. Several weeks ago Winkler bid farewell to Mr. William Enns, ’30-’32,’34, who is also en route to Europe to help in the relief, work done by the MCC. These are the ones who have left for a field throughout this year. We wish them God’s richest blessings and hope that many more will give heed to the “Go ye” of Jesus and an¬ swer with the words of Isaiah, “Here am I, send me.” SNATCHES FROM OUR DIARY Nov. 13—The reception social proved a great blessing. Nov. 15 ' —Rev. A. A. Unruh gave us some in¬ formation about the mission fields of the M.B. Conference in India. Nov. 17- -The W.T.M. Conference was held, with Mr. Elliot present. Nov. 20—The library is well used by this time and all feel at home there, especially the higher classes. Nov. 21—Mrs. A. A. Unruh spoke to the girls of school about the women of India. Nov. 22—Rev. W’andervolk, missionary to French Canadian Catholics, visited the school. Nov. 23—Rev. Wandervolk again spoke to the students, he stressed prayer and read ing of scriptures as being a means for discovering God ' s will for our lives. Dec. 1 -Watch your step, it’s slippery out! Dec. 3—One of our students had and accident going to Winnipeg, but she came back alright. Dec. 9—Very cold-brr-brr. Dec. 13- Rev. Wm. Russel, missionary of the Shantyman’s Mission showed slides in school. Dec. 14—Missionary A. Unruh showed slides of India. Dec. 19- Fourth class feels good because they have no exams to write befor Christ¬ mas. Dec. 21—Preparations are made and decorations put up for the Christmas social of the school. 27 MISSIONARIES Miss Margaret Willms, R.N. Langham, Sask., en route to India for her first term. Mr. Wm. Enns, Winkler, Man., Relief Worker at present in Europe. Miss Evangeline Matthies. Virgil, Ont., Relief Work¬ er at present in England Mr. and Mrs. Ben Epp, Dominion City, Man., Missionaries to Africa, 28 OUR VISITORS GEORGE WEPPLER from the Africa Inland Mission. Dr. P. C. HIEBERT, Chairman of the M.C.C. Newton, Kansas. f I Mr. WILLIAM RUSSELL Worker for Shantyman’s Mission Swan River, Man. Mr. C. F. KLASSEN Relief Commissioner to Europe Winnipeg, Man. 29 ber fjcdc SOlorgcitftcrn SIEHE, ICH HABE VOR DIR CECEBEN EINE OFFENE TUER ' OFF. 3 8 £cr SHorgenftcru SaS tnonatlidje ©tatt ber SBiniier 33ibelfcf)ulc gibt 2(iif[cf)Iu{) it er baS fiebeu in ber ©djule, Be [embers fiber bie ©rleudjtung, bie junge JJienfdjeit burd) biefen SKorgenftern erljalten. Sffintm unb lies! „3efuS ©BriftuS geftern unb f)cute unb ber[elbe and) in ©roigfeit! WE LOVE TO SING THE WINKLER BIBLE SCHOOL SCHOOL 1. Ladies’ choir. 2. Male choir. 3. Gospel trio. 4. Another trio. 5. Redeemed choristers. 6. Good news messengers. 7. Another quartet. 8. The quintet 9. Our bellboy. 10. Glad gospel quartet. 31 INTERESTING FACTS Do you know, the Winkler Bible School— Had 106 Students in school during the last term. Made 25 Evangelistic Tours. Brought 17 Thursday night programs. Sang 105 times in the hospital. Visited 25 poor homes during the Christmas season. Contacted 113 children on that occasion. Received about $200.00 for gifts for the poor. Has about 20 students planing to attend the Winkler High School in April, May and June. Had 15 Vocal students this last year. Had 7 students taking piano lessons. About 45 Sunday School workers participated in the Sunday School Course in January. About 40 workers participated in the Ministerial Course in February. Had 8 School socials during the school session. About $16,000.00 was brought to Winkler by the Bible School students. Th ere are 8 Graduates of the Mission Course. There are 11 graduates of the Sunday School Course. That 340 names of students of the last few years are some where in the book. Did you see them? That 12 visiting speakers were in Bible School this winter, representing; Northern a nd Southern Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan, U.S.A., Egypt, Africa and India. That 9 former students left this year for active service in foreign fields, see pictures. There are 13 students active in S.S. work at present. The D.V.B.S. had about 85 teachers last summer. About 44 schools had D.V.B.S. for 2 weeks. About 100 teachers for D.V.B.S. are expected for this coming summer. W.B.S. expects five teachers for next year. There is a friendly relationship between the Winkler Collegiate and the Bible School. Read the article by principal Peter Brown. The new library of the school has been made very attractive. Inter ests of the students reported in the last few years. 156 for Sunday School work. 33 for misionary work. 22 for nursing. 22 for preaching. Did you know that the W.B.S. evangelistic tours have covered over 2,000 miles in the last five months? Who is responsible for the Year Book? This is the work of the Graduating Class. The following persons carried the greatest re¬ sponsibility: MISS AUGUSTA WILL MISS KATY LOEWEN MISS MARY GIESBRECHT MR. K. H. REDEKOP, Advisor SMtj, 1946. ®ie SBiufler ©ibelfdjule, SBinflcr, 9)Jan. 28ir aid £ ofpital ©efellfdjaft fiifjleit und bnnfbar baf; rotr [o eine Sibelfcfjule in unfcrer Stnbt Ijaben ®ic ©tubenten finb roillig geroefen nil bie Qafjrc mit ©efang unb 28ort ju bencn. SBenn bad irmcrlidje geiftlidje iicbcu fid) fo au§ mirft brum nutH bad ©Ijriftentum gcbciljcu. 93 c- fonbere SCatigfeit Ijabcn fie and) Icfjten SBinter beroeifen aid einige anbere ©anger bic fonft 3 inal in ber 28od)e fangen fid) juriid jogen unb bic SBibeL [djiilcr roillig roarcu nacl; 2 Beif)nad)tcn jebcu ?lbenb in ber 3Bod)e 311 fingen unb jeben anberu ©onutag TOorgcn bei ber ?lubad)t. ®ie iJSatienten Ijabcn biefe SJJiffioit Ijocl) gefdjafd unb ©att roirb [eiuen ©egen nicfjt uorentljalten. 2 )ie iper en ber ffiranfen finb empfnnglid) unb uerlangenb nad) geift 1 id)er Gpeife. ®er ficinfie Sicnft t)at [cine SSer eifeung alfo roirb and) bad audge ftreute SBort nidjt leer juriid Jommen. 9Bir modjten bennen bic tcilnafjmcu eiu roarmed ' Sanfefdjbn unb ein „9iergcltd cud) ©ott, jurufen unb bitten nadjftcd !yaf)r gortfeijung 511 madden. —©. tS- ©ornclfen. Students of the Last Several Years Neufeld, Peter, Morden, Man. 43-44 Neufeld, Susie, N. Kildonan, Man. 43-44 Nickel, Jacob J., Elm Creek, Man. 35-38, 39-40 and . 43-44 Olfert, George, McCreary, Man. 44-45 Pauls, Anna, Winkler, Man.. 42-44, 45-46 Pauls, Cornelius C. .Purvis, Man. 42-44 Pauls, Daniel, Winkler, Man. . 40-42 Pauls, Elizabeth, Purves, Man. . 43-45 Pauls, Hildegard, Arnaud, Man. 44-46 Pauls, Katie, Port Rowan, Ont. . 41-44 Pauls, Mary, Glenbush, Sask. 44-45 Penner, Annie Rose, Altona, Man. 39-40, 42-44 Penner, Cornelius P., Beamsville, Ont. 41-43 Penner, Helen, Winkler, Man. 43-44 Penner, Isaac P., Winkler, Man. 31-32, 43-41 Penner, John Smith Hill, Man. 44-46 Penner, Lena, Port Rowan, Ont. . 39-42 Penner, Lily A., Jordan Sta. Ont. . 43-41 Penner, Louise, Sperling, Man. 40-43 Penner, Mary, Port Rowan, Ont. 41-42 Peters, Ella H., Winkler, Man. 45-46 Peters, Gerhard A., Boissevain, Man. 43-44 Peters, Mary, Gretna, Man.. 41-42 Peters, Sarah, Winkler, Man. 44-46 Petkau, George G., Elm Creek, Man. 39-42 Poetker, Jacob, Smith Hill, Man. . 42-44 Poetker, Tina, Smith Hill, Man. 44-46 Pries, Olga, Alexander, Man. 44-46 Pries, John, Alexander, Man. . 41-43 Redekopp, Gerhard, Horndean, Man. . 44 Redekopp, John, Plum Coulee, Man. . 38-42 Redekopp, Tina, Plum Coulee, Man. . 42-45 Regehr, Katie, Foam Lake, Sask. 43-44 Reimer, Clara, Kitchener, Ont. 42-43 Reimer, Helen, Yarrow, B.C. 39-43 32 1. Typing is my hobby. 2. A change is as good as a rest. 3. Lots of home work. 4. Watch me go. 5. Snowballing is good exercise. 6. A sun bath. 7. I must know my lesson. 8. O. K. Here we go. 9. 10. We like some fun. 11. Stop pushing me, 12. Always on time. 13. We need phys¬ ical exercise too. ■■ 1 1 ■ ■ Mr % 1 ii u iii 34 DAILY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL DAILY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL • • • ' REAT is thy faithfulness,” La. 3:23. These words, as well as our Master’s promise, “Lo, I am with you always,” have become the experience of those who in any way have con¬ tributed to the Daily Vacation Bible School, as conducted by The Winkler Bible School. His mercies actually were new every morning in the services rendered in His name. Our hearts there¬ fore go forth with praise and thanksgiving to Him who loved us and gave Himself for us that we might have lasting joy and abiding fruit. For about one and a half decades the Lord has entrusted The Winkler Bible School with the all- important missionary service of making known the way of salvation to many children of our people as well as to those outside the realm of our churches. We have regarded this charge as a sacred trust to be administered as faithfully as His faithfulness is being assimilated by us through theory and practice. The more intense our love was toward Him, the most evident was His blessed presence and comradeship, when serv¬ ing Him yielded and still. Thus the Spirit of God in the past has been able to transfuse the Lord Jesus into many a young soul. We humbly pause before Him in adoration, thanking Him that His word has not returned void, for many precious souls were gathered into the Shepherd’s fold when they personally accepted and confessed Je¬ sus while attending Vacation Bible School. The harvest of souls was most remarkable during the past three years when more than a hundred children professed to have received salvation through Christ while at school. Such riches of grace are unsearchable to the human mind, but they are penetrating the heart and the soul and set them a singing, giving glory and honour to God. Some of the last year’s work is illustrated on on the preceding page. Many other pictures of equal value could have been inserted, but may these suffice to employ the eye-gate of the soul unto a vision for greater and more extensive Vacation Service. At present this work is in the preparatory stage for this coming summer, where students and materials are being pre¬ pared. We are expecting much from the hills whence cometh our help. My help cometh from the Lord.” He has never failed us, but has more abundantly been with us from year to year. This noble work, dear students, ex-students and all service-loving Christians, is a challenge to you. It provides an outlet for Bible know¬ ledge and Christian experience to all that will but honestly say, “SEND ME.” Our testimony is this: RECEIVING WE WOULD GIVE AND GIVING WE WOULD RECEIVE. We regard this as God’s way to enrich the lives of his child¬ ren. Will you choose God’s way? We trust you will pray for and support the cause of Him who says: “Suffer the little children to come unto me, for such is the kingdom of God,” and will launch out into the boundless sphere of service in and for Him. G. D. Pries. Pictures on the Preceding Page- 1. Albert school, north of Carman . Ruth Dyck and Anne Giesbrecht. 2. Grossweide .Olga Pries and Katie Enns. 3. Horndean.Evelyn Dyck and E. Guderian. 4. Nordheim, Winnipegosis . A. Will and Helen Harder. 5. 6 and 7. Reinland . Helen Giesbrecht and Annie Loewen. S. Port Rowan, Ont. Agnes Suderman and Katie Pauls. SNATCHES FROM OCR DIARl Oct. 29—The students and teachers had a wonderful hour of fellowship together. Oct. 30—Dr. P. C. Hiebert spoke to the stud¬ ents and held our attention by his unique topic “Don’t miss it.” Oct. 31—Students were introduced to their school subjects. Nov. 1—Dr. Hiebert spoke about his trip to Paraguay. Nov. 2—Dr. Hiebert related some of his ex¬ periences in Mexico. Nov. 4—The opening festival of Pniel. Nov. 7—Fourth Classers were busy preparing for the reception for the new comers. Nov. 8—Miss Reimer, a missionary from Egypt spoke to the students. Nov. 9—Fourth class cleaned up and arranged the library. 35 TOP—The Schritt Home for Girls. LEFT—Bethel Hospital, where students serve with song. LEFT—The Bethesda Home for RIGHT Hope there’s a letter for me.” Ilj X.’-- • (j ||| i ' : £5 ' Xv,., x ; ' d I il H Tim . rli % | n ” | isspi? 1 Bible School Students ' Residences THE DYCK HOME URING the course of the last two years, the Dyck Home for Girls has made its fame. At the beginning of this last school year, it narrowly escaped the fate of becoming a home for boys, but the arrival of one of the girls to begin High School, determined that it should remain a ladies’ residence.” This year eight girls are sheltered beneath this roof, and we all feel that we are justified in saying this is the best full-board Girls’ Home in Winkler. We cannot tell whether the friendly atmosphere and general hilarity of our residence is due to the sweet tempered girls, or to the influence of the music that is always being produced, either by violin, piano, radio, gramophone, canary, or voices. We can only say that we like the atmosphere, and are very seldom bothered with having the “blues” If this ever happens, we make sure to do it thoroughly, and everyone has them at the same time. The Bible school girls are so attached to their school, they cannot leave at three o’clock, when classes are over for the day, and our home is still. But when supper time is just around the corner, they all make their appear¬ ance. After supper quite usually reigns and the girls are busy studying. Before bedtime, a romp is sometimes allowed, but because the ladies’ Dean also lives here, these are not very fre¬ quent. To tell you all about this home and the many activities of the girls would take a long time. So we will leave everyone with this vague idea of our life here. If anyone should happen to feel attracted to this home, and quietly harbor the thought of getting a place here for next year, we would like to advise you not to do so. The places will all be taken. THE FENNER HOME OR the past eleven years Mr. and Mrs. Penner have shown love, kindness and understanding to young ambitious people who have been willing to leave home and parents and come here to take Winkler Bible School to prepare for service in the Master’s field. Having a family of their own, they were in a position to understand these young people, when they were gay as well as when they were de¬ pressed. More than one girl has confided all to these loving parents and has received advice, consolation, and encouragement. In most respects they agree very well with Mr. and Mrs. Hooge, but it seems that on one point their opinions do not quite meet. Hooge’s pre¬ fer to have their home filled with gentlemen, but for two years did manage with the ladies. Penner’s had gentlemen for one term, but never again! For ten years they have had their doors open for ladies only. They share our joys and our sorrows, and it is this that makes us feel so at home. Would you like to visit this home ? Come along, if you are not afraid of the strong north breeze that will welcome you as we turn the corner. Leaving the Bible School we walk south, how far is it? oh, just till we’re out of town, a little west and here we are. Yes, it does look like a farm, and that’s what it is, too. Penner’s do a flourishing business in supplying a large part of Winkler with fresh milk. On entering the house we come into the kitchen where a cheery fire is burning, the kettle is singing and Mrs. Penner’s pleasant smiling face to greet us. We march upstairs where we see the two bedrooms, now occupied by four girls who have made them their home for the winter months. These rooms have to take the place of living room, dining room, wash room kitchen and all, and they certainly have served the purpose. In one corner is a little pantry, the door of which is quite a bit smaller than the girls. “OW!” What was that? Oh, it’s only one of the girls trying to come out of the pantry in a hurry, and did not happen to stoop low enough. What a rush and a hurry it is to get the lunch at noon. It takes almost as long to decide what to have as it does to make it. Sometimes those people are almost envied who can sit down to a richly covered table, without a worry as what to make for the next meal. Lunch was light, so now we must have a big dinner. The appetites are exceedingly good, and so is the meal. It seems strange, but the batchelor girls are not very enthusiastic about seeing a large stack of dirty dishes. Instead of having the food all nicely dished out we see the different kinds of pots on the table, and instead of saying “please pass the gravy,” you would hear, “pass the frying pan, please.” The hours of fellowship we have spent around our supper table will bring many happy re- colletcion in the future. It is here, released from the strain of studies for a few hours that we relate each other’s experiences of the day. Usually before going to bed our imaginations work up to something along the line of cocoa, tomato sandwiches, leftover “bobat” and apples, and these would soon take form of reality. We have also had many Spiritual blessings, the lessons we have been taught shall not be in vain. These years are deeply engraved in our lives, and many good resolutions have been made. They are years of lasting memories, and in the future many girls will be able to let their thoughts drift back to some of their happiest hours—those in the Penner home. 37 Bible School Students ' Residences BETHESDA HOME —WINKLER HE conference of the M.B. Church of Mani¬ toba has bought the Home of Mr. and Mrs. Hooge. At present twenty four Brethern of the Winkler Bible School find their board here. We are glad that Mr. and Mrs. Hooge have re¬ tained the place as Parents of the Home for this school term. No one has been suffering as to undernourish¬ ment, but rather the opposite, it seems as though the clothes of some want to become somewhat tight. Also the spiritual needs are ministered too. Every morning Mr. Hooge has morning service with us. Before supper the Brethern in turn read a scripture passage and pray. Friday even¬ ing at 7 o’clock we have our weekly prayer meeting. We are thankful for this home. May the Lord richly reward Mr. and Mrs. Hooge for their work. THE “SCHRITT” HOME HE “Schritt” home is owned by a young couple who have a great understanding for all our whims and freaks. As we enter the upstairs abode of this home, we find ourselves in the hall, which serves as the kitchen for the eight girls. The door to the south leads to the pantry in which you find a conglomeration of pots and pans, leftovers and raw foods which still have to undergo the pro¬ cess of cooking, baking or frying. At night, after strenuous study you will see the girls one by one park at the “filling station” to renew their energy for further study. Usually during this refreshment interlude there ensues a lively conversation. When once again each has re¬ turned to her respective room, the pantry is a sight to behold! Jars and tins uncovered, crumbs on table and floor, dirty dishes standing about, in other words, a Chaos!” It is then left to those whose turn it is to do the chores that week, to restore order. At dinner time, every girl with pot or pan in hand tries to be first at the front hole of the little stove, with emphasis upon little. There is a rush to and fro from the pantry to stove, and stove to table. Collisions are hardly avoidable, although never serious. Friday is the climax of the week, pertaining to activities and necessary duties. There is washing and ironing, baking and cooking and everybody is in everbody else’s way. Melting of snow, heating of water causes all the cooking utensils, besides pails, to be filled to the brim, and for lack of space many are placed on the floor and woe to the one that makes a false move. Some of the girls are inclined to be rather noisy when quiet hours are required and every now and then we will hear from the adjoining room, “Girls, if you must talk, Please whisper!’ From another room comes the admonishing re¬ mark, “I hate to remind you girls, but.!” Although it’s mail day every day, no one tires of asking, “a letter or parcel for me?” followed by a sighing “Oh” if answered in the negative, and with a joyful “Goodie” when answered in the affirmative. Often perhaps it may not be the letter that is wanted so much as the green¬ backs that might be in it. Besides the many joyful hours we’ve had, we’ve also shared one another’s more serious thoughts and problems. Each girl in her own particular way has contributed to the making of the life at this home. AFTER STUDY HOURS Description of Pictures on opposite Page 1. A number of students interested in conduct¬ ing, take turns in leading the singing during the morning services. 2. Frank Suderman at his vocals. 3. All girls have their turn at dusting every morning. Dusting the chairs in the auditorium is quite a job. 4. Registration Day. 5. The men all have their turn at scrubbing the the floors. They don’t seem to mind it, aye ? 6. The men also take their turn at sweeping the school each day. 7. The cousins in our school. 8. We enjoy playing “ping pong.” Students of the Last Several Years Reimer, John J., Margaret, Man.. 40-43 Reimer, Katie, Margaret, Man. . 40-42 Reimer, Mary, Port Rowan, Ont.. 43-44 Reimer, Margaret, Margaret, Man. .. 41-43 Rempel, Elfrieda, Manitou, Man. 45-46 Rempel, Cornelius, Kaleida, Man. . 41-43 Rempel, Annie, Morden, Man. . 41-43 Rempel, Elizabeth, Winkler, Man. .... 36-37, 39-42 Rempel, Helen, Kitchener, Ont. .. 42-43 Rempel, Leona, Manitou, Man... 44-46 Rempel, Will. L., Swift Current, Sask. _ 43-44 Rogalsky, Herman, Domain, Man. 42-45 Sawatzky, Katie, N. Kildonan, Man.. 41-42 Sawatzky, Nettie, Winkler, Man. 42-43 Sawatzky, Susie, Whitewater, Man.. 45-46 Schellenberg, John, Holmfield, Man.. 43-45 Schellenberg, Justina, Plum Coulee, Man. 40-42 38 39 Description of Pictures Above A collection of the products and clothing forthe poor. . . . Just before we leave. . . . On the night of preparation. ... At a poor home. . . .Stuck in the snow. ... On our way. 40 Story of Visits to the Poor “Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto any of the least of these my brethern, ye have done it unto me.’’ CHRISTMAS is always a great time for the Bible scholars at Pniel. It is then that part of the school term has been completed, the examinations written and we all sign off with a real good “Familienabend.” We look at the beautiful decorations, at the long tables decked with the different delicacies, at the Christmas tree with its various colored candle lights and the innumerable gifts all wrapped up in dainty paper and ribbons beneath the Christmas tree—and our thoughts are carried back to that great night of nights, hundreds of years ago when our Heavenly Father presented humanity with the greatest gift in that he gave his only begotten Son to be born as a babe in a manger. Overwhelmed by the thought of God’s great act of love, we also would like to do something to show our love to Him, and this we can do by showing love to our neighbor who is in grief, poverty and darkness. We need not search for these neighbors, for they do live right around our very door. God has directed our attention to these very people, and expects us to minister unto their needs. Therefore it has become our aim to visit these poverty stricken homes at Christmas. Through the generosity of friends kind do¬ nations are being made for this purpose. With this money different articles of clothing, food, flour and other necessities for the home are being purchased. This last Christmas we were privileged to receive the sum of close to $200.00 to be used exclusively for the purpose of min¬ istering to the needs of the poor people living around Winkler. Dec. 24, 1945,on a bright, crisp morning after all the arragements had been made as to where the different groups should go; the different articles of clothing, blankets, groceries and Christmas parcels were being packed, and five cars started on this missionary journey. It was our sinerre desire to meet the needs of these people, physically as well as spiritually. With prayerful hearts we entered the different homes. Poverty stared us in the face. At most places we were greeted most cordially. The whole family would gather around eager to hear and to see everything. After singing a few Christmas songs the Christmas message was brought in a simple, understanding way. We then united in prayer. The children would hear the Christ¬ mas story, choruses were sung with them and then they would be presented with gifts. The different articles of merchandise were distri¬ buted according to the needs of the home. And, oh! the joy it gave us to see those faces light up when presenting them with the things they so badly needed, but still could not afford to have. It was here that we experienced the true mean¬ ing of the verse “It is is more bles sed to give, than to receive!’’ We all had derived a great blessing, and our prayer is that we might so live that through our lives we might bring many to Christ. May the Lord bless this work, and make it possible for our school to continue in this ministry. Students of the Last Several Years Schellenberg, Tina, Gnadenthal, Man. 45-46 Schmidt, Mary, Blythwood, Ont. 44-45 Schoepp, Bruno K., Moosomin, Sask. 46 Schroeder, Henry P., Winkler, Man. 37-40, 42-43 Schroeder, Martha, Elm Creek, Man. 40-43 Schroeder, Paul, Guernsey, Sask. _ 41-43 Siemen, Henry, Ninga, Man. . 42-44 Siemens, John J., Winkler, Man. 44-45 Siemens, John, Ninga, Man. 41, 45-46 Stobbe, Helen, Desford, Man. 43-44 Stobbe, Jacob, Brandon, Man. .. 40-41, 44-45 Stobbe, Peter, Desford, Man. 45-46 Sudermann, Agnes, Port Rowan Ont. 41-44, 45-46 Sudermann, Frank, Port Rowan, Ont. 42-43, 45-46 Sudermann, Lydia, Virgil, Ont. .. 42-44 Thielman, Henry G., Leamington, Ont. 35-36, 41-43 Thielman, Lydia, Leamington, Ont. 35-36, 41-43 Thiessen, Anna, Port Rowan, Ont. . 43-44 Thiessen, Helen, Alexander, Man. . 44-46 Thiessen, Jacob, Arnaud, Man. .. 45-46 Thiessen, Katie, Alexander, Man. 42-44 Thiessen, Mary, De Wet, Man... 39, 43-44 Thiessen, Mary, Blythwood, Ont. 41-45 Wiebe, Agnes, Domain, Man. 42-44 Wiebe, Elizabeth, Waterloo, Ont. 42-44 Wiebe, Helen, Plum Coulee, Man. 41-43 Wiebe, Henry, La Riviere, Man. 42-43 Wiebe, Hilda, Winkler, Man. . 45-46 Wiebe, George, La Riviere, Man. 45-46 Wiebe, Jacob, Lena, Man. 40-42 Wiebe, John, Dalmeny, Sask. 41-42 Wiebe, Johnny, Horndean, Man. .. 45-46 Wiebe, Katie, Leamington, Ont. 41-43 Wiebe, Margaret, Carman, Man. 39-42 Wiebe, Mary, Carman, Man. .. 43-44 Wiebe, Tina P„ DeWet, Man. 40-42 Wiebe, Walter, Homewood, Man. . 46 Wiens, Dietrich D., N. Kildonan, Man. 40-42 Wiens, Esther, North Dakota, U.S. 34-36, 43 Wiens, Jake, Leamington, Ont. . 45-46 Woelk, Margaret, Kitchener, Ont. 42-43 Will, Augusta, Detroit, Mich., U.S. 43-46 41 EVANGELISTIC TOURS � 11 i t 4 ™ TOP LEFT —The students had dinners in the basement of the M.B. Church at Boissevain. CENTRE LEFT —Posing in front of the Boisse¬ vain Church. CENTRE RIGHT—A number of students brought a program in the South End Church at Win¬ BOTTOM LEFT—On the way to Lena, near Lake Killarney. TOP RIGHT—One of the quartets and Rev. A. A. Unruh of the Manitou Church. nipeg. BOTTOM RIGHT—Same group in a different part of the same church. Story of Tours on page 4fi Description of Pictures on opposite Page 1. The M. B. Church. across the street. 2. The Winkler Collegiate in which a number 5. The Bergthaler Church. of students continue their education after 6. Our librarians in the library. Bible School is over. 7. The married men of our school. 3. When we leave for home after school. S. Public Speaking. 4. The Winkler Public School—our neighbor S. Friends Helen and Evelyn. 42 — « 44 ABOVE: Sunday School teachers who had one week’s instruction in Sunday School procedure. BELOW: Ministers who took part in the ministers’ course which lasted one week. The Sunday School Course At Pniel A NUMBER of young people who are in- terested in Sunday School work and most of whom already are active as S.S. teachers, took the opportunity to receive one week of in¬ struction in S.S. procedure. There were about forty-five taking part. The course began Mon¬ day, Jan. 14, and most of them started right from the beginning. These students of the short course received 4% hours of instructions each day besides the hour of fellowship with the student body and staff each morning. Besides the theory on S.S. procedure, two practical demonstrations were given on two nights by students of the third class. These served to make more vivid the in¬ structions of the daytime. To make matters still- more realistic one of the S.S. teachers wes asked to give a practical demonstration on how she thought a S.S. class should be conducted. This was done Thursday night before our weekly program. The performing student was given constructive criticism by the teachers by which she as well as the others could learn. 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SBir routben butd) if)re 3 engniffe unb SKitteilnngen gcftcirft, aucf) routben roit miteinanber im §errn aerBunben ate folcfje bie roit affe ait bem 2 Ber! beg §etrrt arBeiten. SBit fdjauten ju ifjnen f)iuauf ate folcfie bie ung tn bet SftBeit Botan gegangen finb unb nod) Doran gepen unb roit roollen nadjfolgen unb mitf)elfen foOiel bet §err uite Shaft fdjenft. iDtodjte bet §ett ung aHe in feinent ®ienfte [cgiten unb 511 m ©egen feijeit. Students of the Last Several Years Goertzen, Elsie, Homewood, Man.. 43-44, 46 Goertzen, David E., St. Anne, Man. 45-46 Goertzen, George, Homewood, Man. . 45-46 Goertzen, Helen, Homewood, Man. . 43-45 Goertzen, Willie, Homewood, Man. 43-45 Hamm, Cornelius, Kingsville, Ont. . 41-43 Hamm, Henry, Elie, Man. 42-42 Hamm, Lydia, Elie, Man... 43-44 Hamm, Lena, La Glace, Alta. 43-44 Hamm, Victor, Elie, Man. .. . 45-46 Harder, Elizabeth, Petersfield, Man.. 42-44 Harder, Helen, Winkler, Man. 43-44 Harder, Jake, Forrest, Man... 45-46 Heinrichs, Katie, Brookdale, Man. .. 44-46 Hiebert, Esther, Plum Coulee, Man. 44-45 Hiebert, Irene C., Plum Coulee, Man. 43-44, 45-46 Hiebert, Martin, Winkler, Man..... 45-46 Hildebrand, David, Sperling, Man. 42-43 Hildebrand, Gerhard, Winkler, Man. 45-46 Hildebrand, Kathrine, Winkler, Man. - 44-45 Hoeppner, Annie, Morden, Man. 45-46 Huebner, Hilda, Manitou, Man... 44-46 Hyde, Abram A., Winkler, Man. 38-42 Isaac, Aaron, Arnaud, Man. ... 40-43 Isaac, Mary, Arnaud, Man... 41-42 Janzen, Elisabeth, Morden, Man... 45-46 Janzen, Elisabeth, A., Winkler, Man. .. 45-46 Janzen, David, Springridge, Alta. 41-43 Janzen, Helen, Rosenfeld, Man... 42-43 Janzen, Mary, Elm Creek, Man.. 41-43 Janzen, Mary, Winkler, Man.. 45-46 Janzen, Mary J., Winkler, Man. .. 38-42 Janzen, Victor, Fortier, Man... 41-43 Karlenzig, Albertine, Lowe Farm, Man. .... 42-44 Karlenzig, Mabel, Lowe Farm, Man. 42-44 Kasper, Lizzie, Manitou, Man. . 42-43 Kasper, Sarah, Manitou, Man.. 42-43 Kehler, Gertrude, Horndean, Man. ... 45-46 Kehler, Susie, Horndean, Man. .. 43-46 Klassen, Abe, Alexander, Man. 40-42, 44-46 Klassen, Abram J., Roland, Man... 45-46 Klassen, Abe C., Horndean, Man. 40-43 Klassen, Annie S., Manitou, Man. 44-45 Klassen, Cornie, Mountain Side, Man.. 43-45 45 EVANGELISTIC TOURS Pictures of Tours on page 42 ' | ' HE Bible School has always been interested - ■ in giving the young people an opportunity to do Evangelistic work. The students have been willing to sacrifice their time and utilize their gifts to praise the Lord. This work has been growing and has showered blessings upon us. This last year has been full of privileges. Doors were opening and welcoming invitations were coming. The people had a longing desire in their hearts to hear more about our dear Lord and Saviour. The students have been willing to follow these invitations to serve the Lord. After Christmas it seemed as though the snowflurries would hinder this work. The roads were blocked, no cars could go, yet the invitat¬ ions were coming. How will the invitations be answered? Will the students be discouraged? But the answer was, “Oh no, not so soon,’’ where there’s a will there is also a way. Many prayers were offered to the throne of Grace to open the way that the Gospel might be spread. These prayers were marvelously an¬ swered. The people who sent the invitations were willing to get a group of students by sleigh and horses. These trips were much slower than by cars. By cheerful talking and singing they were shortened. The programs were brought with inspiration, and the Lord was near with his blessing. The work has also been going on here in town. On Thursday evenings, programs have been brought for the glorification of our Lord and Savior. Even the hospital has not been forgotten, and many homes have been cheered by the singing of students. We trust that the Lord is going to bless the work that is done for His honour and glory. The Lord has given a wonderful promise in Isa. 55:11, “So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth, it shall not return void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I send it.” Our Prayer is, that the Lord may speak to souls that they may accept Him as their Saviour and work for Him. Betty Falk. SNATCHES FROM OCR DIARY Dec. 22—Fourth classers were weary and worn after a whole day of strenuous pre¬ paration for Christmas. Dec. 23- -The school had their Christmas pro¬ gram in church. Jan. 7- No school today, because Mr. C. F. Klassen, Relief Commissioner to Eur¬ ope, spoke in church and all students attended. Jan. 8—Registration, also had a wonderful “Er- bauungsstunde” together. Jan. 9—Pries had some ' “plain talks” in the fourth class, which was greatly enjoyed by all. Jan. 14 Beginning of the S.S. teachers course. Jan. 15—Anne Funk delivered her S.S. lesson as demonstration to students of S. S. course. Jan. 18- We had a wonderful hour of fellowship with the students of S.S. course. We all were greatly blessed. Jan. 22 -Parents of students have to come in on sleighs because of snow bound roads. Jan. 23—Students of fourth class start work on year book. Jan. 29—How stormy and cold it is today! Jan. 31 Rev. D. Klassen from Virgil, Ont. sub¬ stituted for our regular speaker on our program at night. Feb. 1- The men had a social for the girls. Feb. 3—Preachers’ course began. Feb. 8—Had a blessed time of fellowship in testimonies with the preachers who took the courses. Feb. 14—Betty Falk and Abe Klassen delivered their “Austrittspredigten.” Feb. 18—Rev. Herny Goosen from Manitou visi¬ ted school. Feb. 23—A number of students left for Winni¬ peg to bring a program. Feb. 27—Rev. Weppler from the Africa Inland Mission showed slides in school. Feb. 28—Rev. Weppler brought a message in morning worship period. Mar. 1—Some boys are trying their skill at snowball fights. Mar. 4—Tonight a number of students partici¬ pated in Lehrer Reimer’s unique music program. Mar. 5—Rev. Toews from Arnaud brought a message in morning service. Mar. 7 -We prefer “shooting’’ with the camera. Mar. 12—Some boys take advantage of the sunny weather by taking a sun bath. A cert¬ ain Rev. Dirks visited our school and gave us an inspiring message. 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Petri 3, 18. 23crgtfjafcr ©emeinbe, 2Binffer. per §. @. jjrtcfen. „2Bof)I ben Pien[djen bie bid) fiit ifjre ©tarfe (jalten unb umt gerjen bit nadjroanbclit, bie burd) bag 3 ammcrtal gefjeu unb madjen bafcfbft 23run= nen; unb bie fiefjrer roerben mit Biel ©egett gr-s [djmucft. ©ic erfjalten einen ©icg nad) bem anbern, bttfe man [efjen muff, bet rcdjtc ©ott [ci 511 3 i or i. Pfafrn 84:6—8. 3m Sfiamen bet Pi. 23. ©emeinbe gu Port SRoroan. —3ctcob Rennet. ©ott befofjfenl foil bie Sofung fein, ©tetg aufg neue, jeben Plorgen; 3 a, mit „@ott befofjlen frifd) fjinein, Dijne ©rauen, of)ue ©orgen, ©efjt’g burd) State, Sturmc unb ©efafjr: „@ott bcfoljleit 1 Ifcut unb immerbar! „@ott befofjlen! 2Bag bcin fjetj erffeljt, Sill bein 2Biin[djen, all bein fjoffen, 2Bag (0 lieplid) bir Dor Sfugert ftefjt, ©ag’g nur beinem Stater offen. Hub battn „@ott befofjlen (till babei, Saun roirbg arme fjerge frofj unb frei! „©ott befofjlen! Seiner Staterfjanb, Sic (ein Sicbfteg bir gegebett, ©einen ©ofjn afg treueg fiiebegpfaub, ©ci nun auefj bein gangeg Seben 2 fnbcfofjfen, DoIIer ©ottbertraun 3 et)t im feften ©lauben, einft int ©cfjau’n. Stouter 12:12. Sic Pi.23. ©emeinbe, SBittffer, Pian. —§. ©. 2Sotf). „©ei getreu big an ben Sob, [0 mitt id) bir bic S ' rottc beg Sebeng geben. Dffenb. 2, 10. Pi.23. ©emeinbe gu Piorben, Pian. per 2fr. Sriefen. ScgeuSrounfd) unb ©ratulation: Pfafnt 90, 17. „Sie (freuublidjfcit unferg ©otteg [ci itber Sir, unb bag 28erf Seiner §anbe orbne ©r; 3a bag 28erf unjerer Jpartbe orbne Su fiir un§! Sfof. 3, 23: „20Ieg toag bu tuft, bag tue Bon Ipcrgeu, alg beta fjerrn, unb nicfjt ben Ptenfcfjen. „28aS in bent fjerrn bu tuft, bag toirb gclittgcn; Sie ©fjte 35m, battn ift ber ©egen bein, ©r gibt bag reidjfte 28of(cu unb SSoIibringen, ©r gibt im ©rof 3 en ftetg, toie itn ©eringen, Set err unb ©djopfer after 2Berfc fein. Sie fjattb’ang SBert, bie §erjen fjimmelan, ©0 toirb allein ein guteg SBert getan. —©pitta. 3m Stamen ber S31utnenorter 50t. ©emeinbe: 3- ' P- 93iidert. A Word from the Librarians T ' HAT the students are interested in the library is obvious from the fact that more than 200 books have been read during the Course of the past five months. The interests of the readers vary as is shown from the analysis of the books read: 47% Fiction 30% Theological 23% General Knowledge. Besides the voluntary reading above mentioned, we have had extensive research work, e.g. Martin Luther, etc. We appreciate the fine quality of material provided for us and may the interest shown serve as an inductive to the Board of Directors, to make available more and better books, e.g. German-English Dictionary, etc. We are most appreciative for the fine co¬ operation we have received from the student body by promptly returning books in the time limit. The Librarians 47 EAST m ► [4 - 22 FEET - 44-FEET SOUTH — T. 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