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

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17 THIRD CLASS Sunday School in Action —A study of the Sunday School and the function of its various departments. Child Study Principle of Teaching —The principle of teaching necessary to better illustrate the Biblical Truths. Personal Evangelism —A study of the use of the Scripture in personal soul winning. Doctrine M issions —This study consists of a Biblical foundation for Missions, a history of Christian missions, and missionaries and the present day mission fields. Department of Specialization —A mor e detailed insight into the work of single departments in Sunday School work. Hymnology —A classification of our songs into hymns, gospel songs, etc., and the origin of many of our songs as they have come from our hymnwriters. Psalms —Most of the Psalms are thoroughly studied, and discussed in detail. Memory of Psalms is stressed. Homiletics —A study of the preparation and delivery of a sermon. Language FOURTH CLASS Evangelism —A course to equip the Christian worker, with the under¬ standing of the human heart, the possibilities of its spiritual develop¬ ment. Mennonite History —A brief account of the origin of the Mennonites, their history and their doctrines. German Composition and Literature —The art of presenting thought in language so as to influence others. Homiletics Christian Evidence —A study of the evidence which justifies our faith in the Bible, as the Word of God. Christian Philosophy —This is an advanced course in the field of Chris¬ tian evidence designed to answer the questions which arise from the non-Christian religions. Study of Hebrews —A study of “Christ as our high priest” and other deep truths as they are taught in the book of Hebrews.

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16 The Subjects We Study FIRST CLASS Bible History— A detailed and thorough study of the historical content and events of the Bible. Bible Synthesis —A course covering the whole Bible, designed to show the unity and consistency of the Scriptures. Geography —Old and New Testament are studied in relation to geograph¬ ical locations. The findings of archeologists are used to enliven the course. Fundamentals of Faith —A fundamental study of the great teachings of the Christian Religion. Antiquity —A course in the study of oriental customs and manners, de¬ signed to show the historical and scientific accuracy of the Bible. Acts of the Apostles —A study of the missionary service in the early church as shown by the Apostles in the book of Acts. Notation —A study of chords, intervals and fundamental theory of Music. Life of Christ -A study of the life, teachings and deeds of our Lord as given in the Gospels. German Poetry Language —Due to the fact that both English and German languages are used in many of our churches both are studied here. This better equips the student to serve in his home church. SECOND CLASS Doctrine —A study of the great teachings of the Bible such as: God, Man, Sin, Salvation, etc. History of Kings —The story of the kings of Israel. An application is made to the life of the student. Child Study -This subject is actually an introduction to child psychology which is indeed helpful in successful Sunday School teaching. Ancient History —A course in History covering the period from the creation till 476 A.D. This makes the study of the Bible more interestin g and effective. Church History —A history of tli origin, development and doctrines of the Christian Church. New Testament —A practical study of the Gospel according to Matthew and Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians. These studies are applied to the life of the student. Conducting —A course of theory and practise in conducting, congrega¬ tional and choir conducting. German Poetry Language

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18 The Fourth What Bible School Has Meant To Me In looking back to the years spent in Bible School I can truly say that the Lord has showered many blessings upon me. Our studies have proved a great help and solved many problems. Be¬ cause our studies required much grace and strength, we have often gathered for prayer. Our class prayer meetings have been a spiritual uplift. The fellow¬ ship with classmates and God, have meant much to me. We have many times felt the Lord’s nearness when singing for Him. The years spent in Bible School have been a challenge to me to dedicate my life more fully for His service, and to always look “unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.” (Heb. 12:2a) A Day in Fourth Class Philosophy is one of the most pro¬ found subjects we study. Mr. John Goosen enters the room with a bright smile on his face and begins, “Well class, on page 59 we find, that the Christian “Weltanschauung” or World View is an all-inclusive philosophy. It is better than Idealism or Materialism and beyond comparison with Fichte’s and Hegel’s sublimated speculations . . . and son on. Is that clear, class?” Sil¬ ence prevails. Brother Goosen appreciates subjects requiring deep rational thinking and he has told us numerous times, “Don’t be afraid of higher education. Wenn ihr nur euren Heiland von Herzen lietat, so werdet ihr stehen koennen.” The next hour is Homiletics. Mr. Pries walks in, quietly takes his stand behind the desk. The subject is theoretical Homiletics but the teacher has something of a more practical nature in mind. Yes, impromptu sermons! A text is suggest¬ ed to three pupils; a few moments of preparation are given and the preach¬ ing commences. These “Blitzkrieg” as¬ signments prove to be a good experience and a blessing to all. Class Speaks Ecclesiology, a subject on the func¬ tion of the Christian Church, points out the practical side of church life as the Bible depicts it. Due to the fact that we have all come from good Mennonite homes, we have enjoyed our studies in Mennonite His¬ tory instructed by our capable teacher, Mr. J. B. Boldt. With his entering the classroom, everyone is alert. We begin with a thorough review of the last les¬ son. With pen in hand everyone is ready to jot down the important facts as Mr. Boldt gives them to us. No sympathy for the slow . . . Mr. J. B. Boldt, as a good example, has influenced us, through our study, so that we are proud to be called Men- nonites and are willing to uphold the faith as our forefathers have done. In diesem .Jahr haben wir die Gelegen- heit gehabt uns in der Deutschen Sprache zu irben. Entschuldigung haben wir keine. In der Ubung der Sprache gab es fiir uns manch einen Spass, wenn die Falle ein wenig verwechselt wurden, z.B. “Ich traue dich” und “Ich traue dir.” Lehrer Boldt hat es uns wiederholt gesagt: “Auf diesem Gebiet wird furcht- bar viel gesiindigt. Und wir miissen uben. Ubung ist was ihr braucht, das Deutsche ist euch eingeboren, und ihr konnt Professore werden.” Nach einer langen Pause tritt Lehrer Redekop in die Klasse. “Now let us take up the first argument in Hebrews Chap¬ ter 1:5 - 3:1.” In dieser Stunde werden wir oft zu tiefem Denken angeregt. Wenn Lehrer Redekop uns anblickt, dann empfinden wir so, vor seinen Augen ist nichts verborgen. Er scheint durch diese Jahre alles von uns be- halten zu haben, so dass wir oft den Ausdruck horen konnen: “als dieser Bruder mal zu uns kam, dann . . .” Es gab oft stille Momente in der Klasse und wir fiihlten die Wirkung des Heiligen Geistes. Wir werden die Stun- den mit Lehrer Redekop nicht so schnell vergessen. Elm Creek M. B. Gemeinde Der Weisheit Anfang ist des Herrn Furcht, und den Heiligen erkennen ist Verstand.—Sprueche 9:10.