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

Page 18 text:

(grafiuatrs of tiro Htblr (Hours p ‘H? are not your ofun for yc arc luuu lit Initl; a price.” 1 (Utir. In HI, 20 JAKE PENNER, Port Rowan, Ont. Our calm, orderly dean. Not easily discouraged by obstacles. Gives encouragement for every noble cause. GRACE FRIESEN, Hepburn, Sask. Busy, efficient dean of the girls. Views problems practic¬ ally. Surmounts difficulties, success follows her every en¬ deavor. 14

Page 17 text:

Let’s Look Back “Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.”—Proverbs 3:13, 15. A glance backward at the past Bible School year brings various pleasant experi¬ ences we had as well as many wonderful truths which we have learned. After months of physical work during the summer, we gather from all over Canada, with only one purpose—to sit at the feet of Jesus. Truly our teaching staff has done all it could to make it possible for us to learn from the Master. Students, who had been here before, did their utmost to make it plain to us that we are all of one large family, the body of Christ. As we gradually learned to know the names of new friends, we also got used to the idea of sitting still for an entire period. Soon we found ourselves taking notes so fast that it was hard to follow the subject. When recess came, it became apparent that much energy had been suppressed during the period of study. Friendly faces were visible all around, giving evidence of our joy of being here. While we were making these physical adjustments, our feelings gave way to a freer Christian love and understanding. We sang in the choir and also in smaller groups. Then other opportunities for service pre¬ sented themselves, and we found that, as we went forth to be a blessing to others, we were blessed i n a special way. As we visited the various homes of the needy, and gave a word of spiritual comfort, we became more conscious of the fact that we have been called by the Lord to an inner fellow¬ ship with Him and with one another. How thankful we were to God that His grace had seen fit to make us ambassadors of good will! How grateful we became for the love and comfort of our parental homes! In school, we received numerous spiritual blessings, as well as many a challenge to our hearts. As we gathered in our class¬ rooms, showers from on high followed our prayers for the Lord’s leading. In the morn¬ ing worship services, the heart was lifted up to a higher level of honour and praise to God as we sang the beautiful hymns from the very depth of our souls. Who did not feel a tug at his heart as the Holy Spirit brought home the spoken Word? So often, indeed, we felt that the God-given message, from the lips of one of His obedient servants, was meant just for us. God knew exactly what we needed most. Why did it happen thus? It hap¬ pened, as many of us came to realize, be¬ cause the sermon had been prepared under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, a result of earnest prayer to God. Everyone of us has seen the importance of prayer in every work for the Lord. What a blessing there is in that inner fellowship with the Lord! He heard our oral testi¬ monies, and saw our personal work. He noticed our determination to flee from sin, and will answer our cries for help in be¬ coming better witnesses for Him in the future. He observed that we tried to pre¬ pare our Sunday School lessons better as a result of our Sunday School Conference and the instruction received in class. It is our prayer to God, that, as a result of this past year, we may go forth better equipped to serve our Lord, our churches, our country, and our fellow-men. Surely, as we look back, we all feel that God has helped us to find wisdom and understanding in His Word this year; and what has more value than these? Praise be to God, who gave us faith in the shed blood of His Son Jesus Christ, and who gave us the Lord’s righteousness in exchange for our sins—all through grace. Mr. Henry Hildebrand. MANITOU M.B. GEMEINDE “Wirket solange es Tag ist; es kommt die Nacht, da niemand wirken kann. Johannes 9:4. 13

Page 19 text:

PETE KLASSEN, Port Rowan, Ont. Outstanding speaking ability which he devotes to Christian service. Besides his Bible, he carries his camera. DAVE PENNER, Holmfield, Man. Competent and industrious. Determination with hard work is his grand secret of success. HENRY ARENDT, Glenbush, Sask. Has gleaned many a truth through his intensive study, and shares these freely in the class discussions. ABE GOERTZEN, Ste. Anne, Man. Sincere and faithful. Lets the note of gladness ring. Abe re¬ deems the time. ELIZABETH UNGER, Niverville, Man. Has a good memory which is a great asset in her work. She also possesses a unique sense of humour. JAKE REDEKOPP, Winnipeg, Man. Conversational, shows a keen interest in his surroundings. Delights in discussions. JAKE HILDEBRANDT, Winkler, Man. A capable student, excellent in Mennonite history. Artistic¬ ally inclined. WALTER PETERS, Winkler, Man. Ambitious, progressive young farmer with a deep interest in eternal values. JAKE PAULS, Purves, Man. Deep thoughts and few words. Reserved and studious. 15