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

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21 PETE ISAAK, Springstein, Man. -Pete, a fluent speaker and a capable student, has served faithfully as a bass in a male quartet for 3 years. A willing: hand in his home church. JAKE DR I EDGE R -Though cheerful, Jake has a serious outlook on life. This young man, though an experieced farmer, is willing to fol¬ low where the Lord leads him. LENA A. DYCK, Winkler, Man. —Creates a cheerful atmosphere wherever she goes. Sings low alto in a ladies’ quartet and is our capable choir pianist. Has been engaged in teaching. MARY ENNS, Elm Creek, Man. —After missing several years of school, Mary comes back to complete the course. She is sincere and has a very refined personality. Engaged in light housekeeping. GEORGE REIMER, Winkler, Man. George is gifted with an unusual sense of humour. Frequently takes part in in¬ teresting class discussions. A family man with an eye for missions. JOHN DERKSEN, Morden, Man. —Good natured John always has a cheerful smile for everyone. Instructs Sunday School in Schanznefeld. As a farmer he is interested in Missions. PETE ENNS, Elm Creek, Man. —Friendly and neat Pete has successfully completed his fourth year. Not easily discouraged by obstacles. Interested in Sunday School work as well as singing. GEORGE SCHROEDER, Steinbach, Man.— Likes to keep things in motion. George uses his admirable tenor voice to serve in a quartet. Interested in music as well as missions. Domain M.B. Gemeinde Die dein Heil lieben, muessen sagen allewege: Der Herr sei hoch gelobet!’ 1 —Psalm 40:1 7.

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20 PETER LOEWEN, Culross, Man. -Attendant at Portage Mental during summer months. Sin¬ cerity and faithfulness have distinguished him. Intends to enter teaching profession upon com¬ pleting further studies. JOHN N. KLASSEN, Winkler, Man. Fulfills his assignments conscientiously which bring him favorable results. John is carpenter at present and is willing to heed the call of the Lord. ANNE HEIER, Steinbach, Man.— Faithful and diligent in her studies. Her time is expended by singing, studying and light housekeeping. Plans to take up nursing. MARY REIMER, Yarrow, B.C.— Cheery, amicable, optimistic. Our class has bene¬ fited greatly by her participation in dis¬ cussions on practical subjects. Low alto in ladies’ trio. ABE PAETKAU, Elm Creek, Man.— Abe is tall of stature and has a good sense of humor, though he takes his studies seriously. His hobby is photography. ART KLIEWER, Culross, Man.— Thought¬ ful and friendly. Delights in participating in discussions. Four years of Bible Study have urged Arthur to go where the Master calls. JOHN HEIER, Steinbach, Man. —Sings in a quartet. Listens attentively in class and has a keen sense of humour. Future ambitions include furthering his studies. JAKE PENNER, Elm Creek, Man.— Alert¬ ness of mind and originality. Jake is in¬ terested in psychiatry. Dean and barber of the dorm. Jake has numerous talents which he uses to serve the Master. Springstein M.B. Gemeinde Wachet und betet, dass ihr nicht in Anfechtung fallet.—Matth. 26:41. Manitou M.B. Gemeinde Lasset das Wort Chris+i unter euch reichlich wohnen.—Kol. 3:16.

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Valedictory Another year at the Winkler Bible School is drawing to a close. Days and weeks have rolled by in swift succes¬ sion, and before long graduation exer¬ cises will be over. We will be entering a new phase of life. Farewells to classmates will be of a more permanent nature at the end of this term, since this is the final year for us. During our short stay of three or four years we have learned to ap¬ preciate our fellow students, and also this institution, known as “Pniel.” Wc too, can say with Jacob, “For 1 have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.” Gen. 32:30. We have ex¬ perienced the Lord’s presence in a spe¬ cial measure during our studies at school, and have received treasures which will last throughout eternity. And now, as we are about to depart, we would like to pause a few moments in order to establish the relation be¬ tween our present position, and that of the past and future. As we look into the past we recall the time when we entered school. Most of us were saved at that time. For a few graduates, this school has become the place of their second birth. All of us, however, came here with a desire in our hearts to satisfy our hungry souls. We had realized that our life was not what it should be according to the Word of God. We also felt a sense of weakness when we received an oppor¬ tunity to testify and could not back up our statements with Scriptural proof. There were questions in our minds concerning salvation and Christian liv¬ ing. Most of these have been eliminated, at least partially. The hungry soul has been fed but it is not satisfied, and will not be till Christ has taken his chosen ones from this earth. Our knowledge of the Scriptures has in¬ creased greatly, but is by no means perfect. Serious questions have been answered and doubts settled; but there are some things that will remain a mystery till Christ enlightens our frail human understanding in glory. Our present position is aptly described by the Apostle Paul: “Not as though I L had already attained, either were al¬ ready perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also 1 am apprehended of Christ Jesus.” Phil. 3:12. He counts ourselves as those that have entered a life long race and have but begun to circle the track. We quote Paul again as he says: “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” It is our aim to know the will of God in our lives and to fulfill it as far as it is humanly possible. We shall strive to perfect ourselves unto the day of salvation. As we look into the future we feel diverse emotions surging up within us. There is a feeling of fear, concern and uncertainty, but this is overwhelmed by a stronger sense of assurance and anticipation. Even though we do not know where God will lead us or what he has in store for us, our faith, that wonderful gift of God, looks through the rift in the dark gathering clouds and gives us the assurance that our Pilot knows every step of the way , which we are to tread. Then a wonder¬ ful peace fills our heart and we may live in anticipation of that which is to come. The Apostle Paul certainly had attained great heights in his life of consecration to Christ, and he left us an example showing us how we may evaluate and try our own lives. He also showed us how much the grace of God can accomplish in the life of a fully surrendered being. It is our prayer that we too may attain a higher level of spiritual life; that we may be “blame¬ less and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye (we) shine as lights of the world; holding forth the word of life.” Phil. 2:15, 16a. P. Isaak. Marquette M.B. Gemeinde So jemand auch kaempfet, wird er doch nicht gekroenet, er kaempfe denn recht. —2. Timotheus 2:5. HoImfieSd M.B. Gemeinde Habe deine Lust am Herrn, der wird dir geben was dein Herz wuenschet. —Psalm 37:4.