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

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26 The Third Class Speaks CLASS MOTTO: M.v grace is sufficient for thee: fur strengtli is inahe per¬ fect in Weakness. 2 Olnrintfjians 12:il Theme Song: Living Living for Jesus, Oh, what peace! Rivers of pleasure never cease. Trials may come yet I’ll not fear. Living for Jesus, he is near. Living for Jesus, Oh, what rest! Pleasing my Saviour I am blest. Only to live for him alone Doing his will till life is done! For Jesus Living for Jesus till at last. Into his glory 1 have passed. There to behold him on his throne, Hear from his lips: “My child well done.” Help me to serve thee more and more Help me to praise thee o’er and o’er. Live in thy presence day by day, Never to turn from thee away. What Bible School Has Meant To Us We, as students of the third class, feel privileged for the opportunity that has been ours to attend the Winkler Bible School. It has truly been a won¬ derful time! Paul says in his letter to Timothy, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” — we have studied so that we may be workmen “approved unto God.” The Biblical knowledge we have gained, has established and strengthened our faith in Christ. The many truths that have been revealed to us have made us more conscious of His presence, wheth¬ er in joy or sorrow. Besides the study of the Bible, we have had many helpful and interesting- classes in other curricular subjects, such as missions, Sunday School work, doctrine and others. These all aid in equipping us for better service in the Master’s vineyard. Since, “Practice makes perfect,” some of these studies especially that of the Sunday School, can be put into immediate practice. Some of our students teach Sunday School in the local church. Others bring the Gospel to the children of the neglected neighbouring villages. We have also learned to appreciate the worth and blessings of Christian fellowship. The morning chapel ser¬ vices have proved an incentive to our studies and our daily classes. Through song, word and prayer, we have been encouraged to “fight the good fight of faith,” trusting God for strength and guidance at all times, even when bur¬ dened and distressed. The class prayer meeting every Tues¬ day has been a real source of strength to us. The Lord has blessed us and we praise Him that many of our prayers have been answered. As we go forth from here, it is our duty to put into practical life what we have learned. Our ways will part — our service will differ. May each one of us be found faithful in doing our part and may the Bible be our constant com¬ panion and guide. Anne Pries. Kronsgart M.B. Gemeinde Denn Gott, der da hiess das Licht aus der Finsterniss hervorleuchten, der hat einen hellen Schein in unsere Herzen gegeben, dass durch uns entstuende die Erleuchtung von der Erkenntnis in dem Angesichte Jesu Christi.—2. Kor. 4:6.

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JAKE PETERS, Winkler, Man. —Active in class discussions with decided interest in his surroundings. Summer spent at D.V.B.S. and farming. ABE TOEWS, Morden, Man. —Worked at Por¬ tage Mental last summer in the Voluntary Ser¬ vice Unit. Supplementary work consists of Greek and music. His refined manners give him the marks of a gentleman. ANNE NIKKEL, Gruenthal, Man. -Re¬ turned to Bible School to complete the Sunday School Course, after working in the city for two years. Has taught D.V.B.S. several summers. Sincere with a ready testimony for the Lord. LOUISE DERKSEN, Morden, Man. —A friendly but quiet student. Always willing to lend a helping hand. Faithfully teaches Sunday School in Schanzenfeld. HENRY DYCK, Winkler, Man.— Playing trumpet and teaching Sunday School are the combined interests of this young man. Has a friendly smile for all he meets. VIOLA HIEBERT, Plum Coulee, Man. —“Silence is Golden” — speaks only when she has some¬ thing of consequence to say. Reserved. Neat. Always on time. Has her assignments done. Keep your eyes upon Jesus, Loo k full in His wonderful face. And the things of earth will grow strangely dim, In the light of His glory and grace. Winkler M.B. Gemeinde Denn das Reich Gottes is+ nicht Essen und Trinken, sondern Gerechtigkeit und Friede und Freude in dem heiligen Geisf.—Roemer 14:17.

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27 3rd Class Valedictory Another year of grace at the Winkler Bible School has almost passed, and we have become more aware than ever of the fleeting moments that are left. Perhaps we grow a little sad as we realize that the day when we must part is drawing nearer, but we know that we shall always retain many pleasant memories of our associations here at Pniel. Many times in the years to come we shall look back to these days in Bible School which were always show¬ ered with blessings. We shall see again in memory the familiar faces of teach¬ ers and students. The literal meaning of a valedictory is to say farewell. Farewell to what? To our friends, to our teachers, to our classrooms, to our days as Bible School students? Yes, to all of these. Are we going to say farewell to Bible study, to learning? Indeed, no! Always with an aptitude for learning, we want to continue to delve into the Word of God, into the many truths and mysteries which still lie ahead of us. There is much left for us to learn and we still have a great challenge ahead of us, to grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.” (2. Peter 3:18) We say that the aim of all Biblical teaching, be it in Sunday School or Bible School is, “that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” (2. Tim. 3:16) Does this then mean that those who have completed the Bible Course are perfect men and women? Again we must say, no. The goal is still far ahead of us and we must ever strive, while in this life to come closer. We must “press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 3:14) We will never at¬ tain the position, a perfect man of God, till we will be with Him, then we shall be like Him. Through the grace of God, may all of us have come closer to this goal in the years of study here at school. Can we say with the Apostle Paul that we have won Christ? To those of us who have completed their training at school, this is a pause before we step out into the unknown world. We have been sitting at the feet of Jesus and now will come the test whether we have been good listeners. I am sure that we all realize the great responsibility to serve God and give the best we have to our Master and to the world. Are we filled with the spirit of sacrifice and service? We cannot help but think of our teachers who have sacrificed so much for us; who have tried to instil within us something of their own knowledge and experience. To us they have exemplified the true Christian’s walk and we shall carry awrny in our hearts a very gracious memory of each and every one of them. As Christian youth, we have a great task before us. We are living in an age of uncertainty, strife and turmoil. To¬ day in the world around us, we see so much that is striving to replace the supreme value of life. We must take up this challenge and act, speak and live so that the world can see the higher life in us. Without the power of God we can never hope to do the task before us. So let us “be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might.” (Eph. 6:10) Will we have the courage to defend the name of Christ and teach the children the Word of God in the face of criticism, opposition and disdain from the world around us? If Christ has become real to us, if he has become our Saviour, our Helper, then our love to Him shall give us courage enough to let our lights shine in places of in¬ sidious difficulty. A wonderful heritage has been en¬ trusted to us — the Bible — the Church — the Christian home — the Bible School — a land where there is reli¬ gious freedom. We know that privi¬ leges are always followed by responsi¬ bilities. Let us face the fact of our great responsibility in a darkened dis¬ illusioned world; and in faith, let us keep on looking unto Jesus. “In all these things we are more than con¬ querors, through Him that loved us. (Romans 8:37) Elsie Esau. Newton Siding M.B. Gemeinde Und wir haben desto fester das pro- phetische Wort, und ihr tut wohl, dass ihr darauf achtet als auf ein Licht, das da scheint in einem dunklen Ort, bis der Tag anbreche und der Morgenstern auf- gehe in eurem Herzen.—2. Petri 1:19.