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

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iiy grace is sufficient for tfjee: for strengtli is mabe pcr- iu loeciutess. 2 QlorintI|iaus I2:tl rabuat of tf n unbap cf)ool Course ALBERT KARLENZIG, Lowe Farm, Man.—His sincerity and deep bass voice make him a use¬ ful citizen in the kingdom of heaven. Sunday School in Neuenburg; D.V.B.S. in summer, are ways in which Albert is able to be of service to the Lord. ELSIE ESAU, Elm Creek, Man. —Our friendly and capable assistant dean of girls. Has very decided views and ex¬ presses them freely. Very studious and puts her work before pleasure. SUSAN ENNS, Elm Creek, Man. —Appreciative of music. Effi¬ cient second soprano of ladies’ quartet. A cheerful disposition. Not shy in class and feels at ease before people. Morden M.B. Gemeinde Wachet, stehet im Glauben, seid maennlich und seid stark!—I. Kor.

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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.

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24 PETE WIENS, North Kildonan, Man. —Has spent his years in Canada going- to Bible School and doing carpentry work. His quiet, unassum¬ ing ways hide his jovial manner. He is fre¬ quently seen with a camera. HERB POETKER, Lena, Man. —His rich baritone voice blends well with his quar¬ tet. His reserved manner has failed to cover his friendly disposition. Is a capable student. ANNE PRIES, Alexander, Man. —Always has a friendly word for everyone. Light housekeeping and teaching Sunday School do not keep her from her school work. Taught D.V.B.S. last summer. MARY ENNS, Domain, Man. —School work does not present unsurmountable difficulties to Mary, and her appealing personality makes her an asset to the class. TENIE FROESE, Abbotsford, B.C. —Radiates friendship wherever she goes. Uses her talents of singing and drawing to serve the Lord. Sings second soprano in trio. LENA DYCK, Winkler, Man.— Has a voice we enjoy hearing. Sings first sop¬ rano in the ladies’ quartet. Has been teaching Sunday School in the local church for four years. One of our pianists for chapel services. JAKE FUNK, Me des Chenes, Man.— Jake left his job as caterpillar operator last fall and came to Bible School. His original answers are appreciated by both students and teachers. HENRY ARENDT, Glenbush, Sask. -He is quiet but friendly. He studies hard, and is sure to have an opinion on almost any subject. Mennonife Brethren Bible College 77 Kelvin Street, Winnipeg, Man. A school of Christian Theology, Evan gelical, Evangelistic, Missionary. Thor ough in Scholarship, with various op¬ portunities for practical training.