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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1960 volume:

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We congratulate the Year Book Committee for their splendid endeavour to make the Year Book a success. May the book recall pleasant memories for us all. John Goossen CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION STUDENTS SERVICE STUDENT LIFE QVlcL munc 3 Unserm werten und geschaetztcn Lehrer Dr. Gerhard D. Huebert der der Bibelschule seeks Jahre treu gedient hat, sei dieses Buck in Hochachtung und Lie- be gewidmet von den Lehrern und Schuelern von Pniel. 1 1 ' 1 I m ft mm i MJfmltjm tiET Jc J| W w YEARBOOK COMMITTEE Advisors Editor Assistant Editors — Supervisor — Photographer Artists — Typists Advertisements Sales — Rev. J. Hildebrand, Mr. R. Baerg Erwin Penner Henry Pauls, Patricia Hyde, Alary Poetker James Nikkei John Hiebert Jake Dyck, Marlene Klassen Norman Giesbrecht, Margaret Toews, Hertha Neufeld Jake Falk, Dave Hildebrand, Ray Guenther, Bill Poetker Alvin Reimer, Harry Martens 5 EDITORIAL Bible School life is varied, interesting and inspiring. How¬ ever, to gain a complete insight into the activities and spirit of the school it would be necessary to attend it for some time. Actual experience always leaves deeper impressions than imparted know¬ ledge. When perhaps this experience is not accessible we must be satisfied with what is available. It is, therefore, our desire that this yearbook might familiarize you with our school and its func¬ tions. We have endeavoured to portray the various phases of school life as they are in reality. It is our sincere desire to, not only present you with pictures and articles, but in some way con¬ vey the true spirit of our school. God has given us many wonder¬ ful experiences and blessings during the year which we trust are evident in this book. As you view this yearbook then, may it in¬ spire you to prayerful support of our Bible School. I would hereby also like to acknowledge our deep appre¬ ciation to the various businesses, churches, printers and to all those who have made the production of this book possible. Erwin Fenner. This book has cost much toil and care, The hours of work were not a few; Discouragement often laid a snare; ’Twas only Grace that saw us through. And now dear Lord we ask of thee To bless the efforts we have made, That those who view this book may see The Christ of Calvary portrayed. Mary Poetker. FACULTY Mr. John H. Goossen, B.Sc., B.Th. SUBJECTS: Bible Church History Geography Antiquities “How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings. They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fat¬ ness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures. For with thee is the fountain of life; in thy light shall we see light.” ■—Psalm 36:7-9. I found my life, while finding God, In ecstasy I kiss the rod, For he who gains the goal, Does lightly think of thorns, He trod upon. 8 Rev. H. Lenzmann SUBJECTS: Bible Doctrine Missions German UNSER ZEUGNIS Unser Heiland: “Welcher unsere Siinden selbst hinauf- getragen hat an seinem Leibe auf das Holz.” 1. Petri 2, 24. Unser Vornehmen: “Er muB wachsen, ich aber muB ab- nehmen.” Joh. 3, 30. Unser Streben: “Lasset uns aber wachsen in alien Stiik- ken an dem, der das Haupt ist, Chri- stus.” Epheser 4, 5. Unsere Erfahrung: “Ich bin gekommen, daB sie das Leben und voile Genuge haben sollen.” Hiob 10, 11. Unser Weg: “Will mir jemand nachfolgen, der ver- leugne sich selbst und nehme sein Kreuz auf sich und folge mir nach.” Matth. 16, 24. Unsere Bestimmung: “Und werden also bei dem Herrn sein allezeit.” 1. Thess. 4, 17. Rev. J. Hildebrand, Th.B. SUBJECTS: Bible Religious Education Evangelism “When my soul was embittered, when I was pricked in heart, I was stupid and ignorant; I was like a beast toward (Him ). Nevertheless, I am continually with (Him); (He) holds my right hand. (He) guides me with (His) counsel, and afterward (He) will receive pie to glory. Whom have I in heaven but (Him) ? And there is nothing upon earth that I desire besides (Him). My flesh and my heart my foil, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion for¬ ever. For lo, those who are far from (Him) shall perish; (He) puts an end to those who are false to (Him). But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord God my refuge, that I may tell of all (His) work.” Psa. 73:21-28 R.S.V. 10 Rev. J. H. Quiring, B.A., B.D. SUBJECTS: Homiletics Education Bible Psychology The Lord laid His hand upon me during the early years of my life and called me by His grace to enter His service. I heeded that call and have never had occasion to regret it. His projn- ises have always been reassuring, His grace suf¬ ficient, His provisions adequate, His service sat¬ isfying and rewarding. Any complaint against Him could only be interpreted as the expression of a base ingratitude on my part. A reflection upon His faithfulness only serves to strengthen my resolve to remain faithful to Him and never to abandon my task until He comes to relieve me of it. 11 Mr. Rudy Baerg, B.R.E., S.M.C. SUBJECTS: Mennonite History German Music Personal Work The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. (Psalm 28:7) I have one deep, supreme desire, That I may be like Jesus; To this I fervently aspire, That I may be like Jesus. I want my heart His throne to be, So that a watching world my see His likeness shining forth in me; I want to be like Jesus. O perfect life of Christ my Lord. I want to be like Jesus; My recompense and my reward, That I may be like Jesus. His Spirit fill my hung’ring soul, His power all my life control; My deepest prayer, my highest goal, That I may be like Jesus. Mrs. Peter D. Wiebe, R.M.T. Private voice Instructor Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6 KITCHEN STAFF TIENNE KLASSEN, Head Cook. The Lord is good, a strong hold knoweth them that trust in him. SUSIE JANZEN, Assistant Cook. Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy mercies sake. Psalm 31:16 in the SUSIE KLASSEN, Assistant Cook. Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Isaiah 26:3 day of trouble; and he Nahum 1:7 13 Cin Wort vom birektorium Auch das Schuljahr 1959-60 nahet sich rasch seinem Ende. Es eilt die Zeit and wir, wir miissen mit ihr eilen; kein Stillestehen hier, kein Ruhen, kein Verweilen. Hinab ins Meer der Ewigkeit zieht uns aer dunkle Strom der Zeit. Es welket alles um uns her, und bald, bald sind auch wir nic.it mehr. Doch bleibt uns Lieb’ und Giaub’, die Hoffnung kann nicht sinken. Wird auch der Leib zu Staub, dem Geist die Sterne winken. Er steigt empor, empor zum Licht, wohin ein neuer Tag anbricht. Da ist kein Schwinden, keine Zeit, da scheint die Sonn : der Ewig- keit. Drum laBt die Zeit entfliehn, des Lebens Freud’ und Ehre; laBt sie nur abwarts ziehn, die Strome zu dem Meere. Was uns der Herr ins Herze gab, das kennt kein Sterben, kennt kein Grab; und ob wir auch zur Ruhe gehn, es folget bald ein Auferstehn. Heute denken wir auch an den lieben Bruder A. H. Unruh, durch weichen der Herr diese Schule einst ins Leben rief. Die Verwaltung der Schule griiBt Sie, Bruder Unruh mit den Worten: “Der Herr ist nahe.” Phil. 4:5. Denn wir sind sein Werk, ge- schaffen in Christo Jesu zu guien Werken, zu weichen Gott uns zuvor bereitet hat, daB wir darin wandeln sollen.” Unter den vielen guten Werken, ist auch die “Bibelschule Pniel” ein gutes Werk. Viele konnte der Herr nach Pniel fiihren. Mit Jakob haben viele gesagt: “Ich bin zu gering aller Barmherzigkeit und ailer Treue, die du an deinem Knechte gelan hast” und “ Ich lasse dich nicht, du segnest mich denn.” Jedoch Jakob kam an Pniel vorliber. Ihr teuren, j ungen Geschwister, ihr wa¬ re! nur lieb und wert in den Heimen, in der Schule und auch in der Gemeinde. Ihr habt einen Gott mit Euch und das Leben vor Euch. Gebt dem Herrn Euer Leben und er wird es gestalten, verliert euer Leben um Je.u willen, so werdet ihr es finden, Matth. 10, 38. Unsere Frage ist nun wie weiter? Betet auch weiter fur die Schule. Wollt ihr es tun? Gott mit Each bis wir uns wiedersehn. Rev. H. P. Harder. Winkler Bible School Alumni To my right is a hand-written document bearing the title, “The First Meeting of the Winkler Bible School Alumni”, April 9, 1957. We are told that an alumni was formed dur¬ ing the earlier years of the school. Unfor¬ tunately, this initial effort was not sustained. Today, however, the Alumni Association looks back upon three years of guided activ¬ ities and sure progress. Eloquent proof of the important role which the Bible School has played in our Conference are the many preachers, pastors, missionaries and teachers who have gone from the doors of our school into active service in the various phases of our Church program. Moreover, the Winkler Bible School, together with several similar insti¬ tutions has been instrumental in giving our Conference a Scripturally orientated and spiritually alert laity. To assist the Winkler Bible School in ac¬ complishing the task of furnishing our Con¬ ference with a dedicated leadership and a laity of true disciples remains the primary aim of the Alumni. This assistance has as¬ sumed several forms such as: rendering pro¬ grams in the Bible School, offering a bur¬ sary to a deserving student, and making a contribution to the School library. We trust that as our Association becomes better known among our churches and earlier gra¬ duates, membership as well as contributions will increase and much more will be accomp¬ lished. To the 1960 Graduating Class we say, “Congratulations.” We welcome you into our fellowship and invite you to join us in the continued support of our Alma Mater. John Froese Alumni President 14 WINKLER PHOTO STUDIO REVEAL THY WILL I do not ask Thee how or why, No vision of the future, Lord, But only that Thou point the way Mid darkest night or toilsome day, By Thy unfailing Word. I do not ask Thee when or where, Where’er Thou leadest I will go, And when, yea, T will follow Thee Thy time shall my desire be If Thou wilt let me know. Unnumbered voices clamour loud. But I have no desire to stray In any path but Thine, dear Lord. Though it might lead through fire and swor O Master, point the way. The future, Lord, I do not seek Nor care to know where it might lead. If only I but know Thy will, Be it for pleasure or for ill, Thine, only Thine, I’ll heed. From out the doubting darkness, Lord Flash forth Thy light show me Thy way Not mine I seek but Thine to do, Thy will my calling ' to pursue, Thine only thine I pray. Not how nor why, not when nor where But only that I clearly see The path Thou knowest best, dear Lord. Speak to my heart Thy precious Word Reveal Thy will to me. Bible Course Graduates flOlYffilBLE JAMES NIKKEL, Dean Elm Creek, Manitoba It has become clear to me, that in order to let the Word of God dwell in me richly” it is necessary to study, and to know the Scriptures. It is through the study of His Word that we realize our insignificance and our dependence on God. I am thankful that I have experienced God’s Word to be a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.” Psalm 119:105. MARLENE KLASSEN, Class Vice-President Plum Coulee, Manitoba I am thankful that I have had the opportunity to finish my Bible School training. Although studies sometimes brought discouragements, I thank the Lord that He has helped and blessed me again this year. My prayer is ex¬ pressed in Psalms 139:23-24. “Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts; And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” ERWIN PENNER, Class President Holmfield, Manitoba In Deut. 1:36 we read of Caleb that he “wholly followed the Lord”. As a result of his complete dedication to God there followed many blessings and rewards. It has become the prayer and desire of my heart, during my Bible School days, that I might, with all my being, serve Him faithfully. Not only to receive blessings and rewards but to glorify, with my life, Him, who ransomed and saved me. I know He will give strength for He has said, “My grace is suf¬ ficient for thee.” II Cor. 12:9. 18 JAKE FALK Winnipeg, Manitoba “That I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being made conform¬ able unto His death.” Philippians 3:10. Conformity speaks of identity. Identifying ourselves with the death of Christ means dying to self. Only as we die to self can we live for Christ. My prayer: “Lord help me to die!” NEIL FUNK Elm Creek, Manitoba These years at Bible School have been a real inspiration and enjoyment to me. They have stablished my faith and helped me to treasure my salvation. Now I can say with Paul in Gal. 2:20 “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.” HENRY DUECK, Dormitory Dean Boissevain, Manitoba In Deuteronomy 4:5 Moses tells the Israelites, “Behold I have taught you statutes and judgments, even as the Lord my God commanded me.” Here in Bible School the Lord has taught me His statutes and judgments through the teachers, and many others. Daily have I heard and read about the Lord. As a result of studying His Word I have become better prepared for service in His vineyard. I have experienced great things form the Lord here in school. The exhortation that Moses gives the Israelites in the ninth verse of the same chapter, is also an exhortation to me, namely, not to forget what the Lord has done for me. 19 sworte A ' Wenn wir heute einmal stille stehen, und einen kleinen Riickblick tun in die Zeit, B die wir in cler Bibeisehule verweilen durf- B P clem Lnbliede ties B B Psalmistcn “Barmher .ig libVB j 4 1111(1 L;n;il|lL ’ •«■ !• Herr, geduldig und von groBer Giite.” (Psalm 103, 8) Wahrlich, der Herr ist barmherzig, einmal in dem daB er einer ver- lorenen und gefallenen Menschheit immer wieder die Erlosung anbietet, dann aber auch in dem, daB Er uns von Tag zu Tag fiihrt. Wir haben es erfahren, daB es nicht nur Gnade bedarf um gerettet zu werden, sondern es bedarf auch Gnade um einen Gott wohlgefalligen Wandel zu fiihren. Wenn es ihm nun gelungen ist in dieser Zeit etwas aus uns zu machen, daB zur Verherrlichung seines Namens diente so sagen wir mit Paulus, “aus Gnaden bin ich was ich bin.” Der Herr ist auch sehr geduldig mit uns gewesen im Kundtun seines Willens. Wir waren auch oft der Meinung, daB Gott miisse uns doch seinen Plan fur unser ganzes Leben zeigen, aber Er hat es uns klar gemacht, daB Er einen tagliehen Gehorsam verlangt und ein festes Vertrauen fur die Zukunft. Im Blick auf daB was uns die Jahre in der Bibeisehule gekostet haben, ist es uns oft so ergangen wie den Jungern als sie den Herrn Jesus einmal fragten, “was wird uns dafiir?” Gott sei Dank, die VerheiBung Jesu gilt auch uns, namlich, “Wer verlaBt Hauser oder Briider oder Schwe- stern oder Vater oder Mutter oder Weib oder Kinder oder Acker um meines Namens willen, der wird’s hundertfaltig nehmen und daB ewige Leben ererben.” (Matth. 19, 29). Wahrlich, seine Giite ist groB! Wenn wir nun die Schule verlassen, so mochten wir die Lehrer und Schuler zur Treue aufmuntern mit den Worten des Liederdichters: “Dem Treuen winket hoher Lohn.” Jake Falk 20 SIEBERT 5-President ary poetker Dean Lena, Manitoba this God is our God for and ever, he deat vi. guide even unto ALVIN REIMER Class President Morden, Manitoba Have I not commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not afraid neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. —Joshua 1:9 muory Dean Coaldale, Alberta th prizeT th tl h- mark for � ' “°c££, h S“ ni e Phiiip p i ans 3-24 ' ■ -ft’ JOHN HIEBER ' I Assistant Dean Port Rowan, Ontario • rr the time, he- T edoemifiS r p evil- cause the d j L hes i a ns 5:16 ■A «d he c ■ ’ ° ataf io p Ce my S Perfect in stre � gth ° th( ' e : rl Xv eaknoJ m klo Phone 85 Res. 23-2 TKACHYK BROS. INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER FARM EQUIPMENT — TRUCKS REFRIGERATION ELM CREEK Sales and Service MANITOBA 22 NORMAN OIESBRECHT Elm Creek, Manitoba ,SSEN initoba ° d o£ a trouWe g ; h them that POETKE n,, ' � nito, K Jn a ? 0 J? e w hich Perform t ork ‘ esus ChrL 1 th Phi ' ‘ppians Study to shew thyself ap¬ proved unto God, a work¬ man that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. —2 Timothy 2:15. Nahum VAVhS itory Dean Ontario wait upon renew t v shall m igs as eai in, and no hey sha11 ' i. _Isaiah ' m. C Mst . or me. d save Galatians 9-on who i 0 himself Compliments of DYCK’S TRANSFER Winnipeg Phone: WH 3-7659 — WH 3-7877 Winkler Phone 5 WINKLER — MANITOBA 23 evV ton, th y A«d VU put a 0 rd US aS thee- ' ROB Hvan « Ontario Station S OU ' ac ceptable i n ? °deern™r. Stren St’r p salm lo-i. I Tim. 1:15 Best Wts tes to Faculty and Students P. H. K O O P PAINTING AND DECORATING COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL Work Guaranteed 231 Edison, N. Kildonan — Phone ED 4-3017 24 ClaM. depart October, 1959, saw a relatively small but energetic group gather in Room 3 to take up the study of God’s Word. The Course given us, consists of a healthy share of Bible Ex¬ pository subjects along with the regular Sunday School Course, Personal Work, Hymnology, Doctrine and World Missions. Though we often realize that we don’t do justice to the material that is presented to us, yet we know that the Word has been speaking and our lives have been affected by it. The practical work takes on a slightly different nature this year. On Wednesday evenings the class members take part in instructing in the Mid-week Church School at the Winkler M.B. Church. This gives us a real live situation to put into practice that which we learn in our Sunday School in¬ struction classes. Since this is is a weekly affair, we can bring our problems to be dis¬ cussed in class, and in that way improve our methods as we practice. The highlight of our week comes when we gather for our weekly prayer-meeting. This time of fellowship has served to draw us together as a class, and the many an¬ swered prayers have taught us to trust the Lord more completely in our everyday life. We trust that when we go forth we could be vessels unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the Master’s use, prepared unto every good work. Our prayer is adequately ex¬ pressed in our class motto, Psalm 90:12, “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” Dave Teigrob KRONSGART M.B. CHURCH My Father worketh hitherto, and I work. — John 5:17 WINKLER M.B.-GEMEINDE Des Herrn Furcht ist Anfang der Erkenntnis. — Spriiche 1, 7. ELM CREEK M.B.-GEMEINDE Niemand verachte deine Jugend; sondern sei ein Vorbild den Glau- bigen im Wort, im Wandel, in der Liebe, im Geist, im Glauben, in der Keuschheit. ■—1. Timotheus 4, 12. 25 Second Class tfomeiBLE w smmms y«v| SBBL 1 A Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. Psalm 119:18 MARGARET FRIESEN Assistant Dean Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. I love the Lord, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. —Psalm 116:1 reside l ait u Poi re ne v f s diah 41 s: � � « 4 and Se ' ”r� t ' ,cr j!coloW� s 3 ' ’ 1 ,ie - iVfa ‘ h Goci . hi, , he ivord RONALD PETERS Winkler, Manitoba for foct; t , But grow in grace, and in ' s tried the knowledge of our Lord ail those and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. —II Peter 3:18 jvronsi Compliments of DR. N. J. N E U F E L D Arzt und Chirurg DR. C. DERKSEN Arzt und Chirurg 903 Boyd Bldg. — Winnipeg, Man. 27 ESTHER S, a Kronsgart, UgW , But v|e s Tn th 6 one 1 ’ Tn from aU fUn V-7 BEN PETERS Winkler, Manitoba Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. —Psalm 25:5 if. Haywood, vr. Which Sv be tr ‘umph in ' cl Cau ? th tnan fe s C t hr ' st - AGGIE LOEWEN Douglas, Manitoba I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. —Philippians 3:14 ’ lSas katehewan n e J° d ° th y wi j. f V tny God- ' for J ead f , spirit u Prightne SS to the Hsaim MANITOBA Res. 83 28 JANZEN MOTORS JOHN DEERE SALES SERVICE ELM CREEK Phone 77 1V VI ' ..rl Man ronsgart. , the world pass ' “ f ,S e S � «SSer, ' VUE Manitoba 5 and v ' J Chris? J °ssians f ns K!irt RAYMOND GUENTHER Winkler, Manitoba The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliv¬ erer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust. —Psalm 18:2a unow him, al That 1 taay £ nis resum «« f ERNIE ISAAK Springstein, Manitoba I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. •—Psalm 32:8 ' o verbs p. , � I jMjjjjjj k J HKgnV m- % ' Compliments of WIENS SON PONTIAC BU1CK GMC IMPERIAL OIL AGENT Phone 40 Winkler 29 KAY VOTH VlTgtt. Ontario = „ vie that hath HapP V lacob for his God of J aC . in the whose hope _p sa m Viis God. the help Lord 146 ' .5 CLARENCE JANZEN Winkler, Manitoba Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust. —Psalm 16:1 fod f 0r 9nd a sac % n of savour - -ssss?i ont. N iagara-on-the l Commit and Lord; trust. to pass, he shall bnng __p sa ini 37:5 ART KLASSEN Morden, Manitoba Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead in¬ deed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. — Romans 6:11 Compliments of D. J. REIMER’S HATCHERIES MORDEN PHONE 86 MANITOBA 30 VIOLA urj ” Lena, Manitoba • c chnst Forto-eto . 15 and to die ph ' dipP ians 1 ' WALDO THIESSEN Arnaud, Manitoba Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: —Psalm 139:23 � 0•™ l ftL lOEW, W 10 ™=n ca™,,;:;™- ' Johri 0:4 JAKE ENNS Domain, Manitoba Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. —Colossians 3:2 ■overbs Compliments of N. A. DUECK, Prop. DUECK’S TOM BOY Phone ED 9-1252 FOOD MARKET 300 EDISON AVE. NORTH KILDONAN 31 - K Manitoba ' ’0 ’ , ord for ve Lor £or .l n .JSng streng ABE DYCK Newton, Manitoba Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law —Psalm 119:18 Psalm 62:6 liE S1EBKKT adale, Alberta rd is my h0 gh shali 1 ati° n ' rd is th£ °e SECOND CLASS REPORT “Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wond¬ rous things out of thy law,” Psalm 119:18. This verse was our motto and the prayer of every stu¬ dent in our class. God has answered our prayers and has richly blessed us in the study of His Word. This year at Bible School has truly opened our eyes to many things. We have seen the greatness of God and tasted the marvelous richness of His Word. We have also seen how essential it is for us as God’s’ children to go out and teach others the way of sal¬ vation, as well as how much we ourselves have yet to learn. Our class was comprised of thirty-four students, or just over half of the total enrollment of the school. We have experienced many blessings in working together and getting to know one another. Of course, there are differences of character and often of opinion, but this only makes life more in¬ teresting. However, there was one period a week when all manner of differences were forgotten, our regular class prayer meetings. At these meetings we could fellowship in singing and unite our hearts in prayer. We experienced the nearness of God and can testify to many answered prayers. As we leave school for the summer months, each one of us can look back to a winter well-spent at the feet of Jesus. It has been a time of fellowship, study and rich blessing. May God help us to apply our acquired knowledge to a better service wher¬ ever He leads us. Jake Hamm. 32 First Class JAKE DYCK Class President Newton, Manitoba And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my di¬ sciple. —Luke 14:27 ERNA HEINRICHS Niverville, Manitoba For the which cause I also suffer these things: never¬ theless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have be¬ lieved, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed un¬ to him against that day. - II Timothy 1:12 MARY KASDORF Vice-President Niverville, Manitoba And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called accord¬ ing to his purpose ■—Romans 8:28 JIM HAMM Morden, Manitoba I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. •—Psalm 32:8 MARGARET DYCK Vauxhall, Alberta Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with bene¬ fits, even the God of our salvation. —Psalm 68:19 MARY FROESE Elm Creek, Manitoba Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are be¬ come new. II Cor. 5:17 Compliments of FORD FALCON MONARCH HOME TOWN SERVICE WINKLER — MANITOBA PHONE 154 34 ELEANOR HIEBERT Port Rowan, Ontario Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understand¬ ing. In all thy ways ac¬ knowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. —Proverbs 3:5-6 EVA LOEWEN Winkler, Manitoba Casting all your care upon him, for he careth for you. -II Peter 5:7 SUSAN FRIESEN Winkler, Manitoba Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanks¬ giving let your requests be made known unto God. —Philippians 1:6 SUSAN DYCK Boissevain, Manitoba Study to shew theyself ap¬ proved unto God, a work¬ man that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. —II Timothy 2:15 We as the First Class feel privileged to have the opportunity of attending the Bible School. Our desire is to gain a more ex¬ tensive knowledge, of the scriptures and the grace of God, so that our souls might pro¬ sper. In our study of Practical Christian Living we have seen the importance of knowing the Scriptures, for in our Christian walk we are always confronted with ethical pro¬ blems. We’ve also had many helpful and interesting classes in such subjects as Old and New Testament Bible, Doctrine, Anti¬ quities and other subjects. In our weekly classes prayer meetings we experienced God’s nearness and His blessings upon us. Looking back on these few months, we see that in order to lead a successful Chris¬ tian Life, Christ must be first and we must yield ourselves completely to Him. A close walk with Christ requires constant prayer and-reading and searching of God’s Word. May the Lord help us to walk in His foot¬ steps that “We may walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.” Susan Friesen 35 1958-59 GRADUATES ACTIVITIES OF THE GRADUATES Hilda Martens Herman Voth Henry Funk Abe Loewen Marianne Kliever Working in St. Catharines. Attending United College. Attending Winkler High School Working in Winnipeg. Teaching. 36 Mary Poetker Viola Poetker Elizabeth Poetker Helen Siebert Amy Penner Pat Hyde Jake Siebert Jake Dycli W m ■ % I rJ W 39 Louella Len Jiunn Piano Students 40 [l 4 IHp - B ip |H wS St i baiKf v p Tf B MV ; « s KS I Tm | V a . PJ f ■ ' wjs i , ■■ Rf H ■ _______________ 1 Hospital and Old Folks Home “Let us not be weary in well doing; for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” Gal. 6:9. Many have been the occasions at which we could serve the Lord in this school term. Some of the most enjoyable times have been the services in the local Hospital and the Tabor Home in Morden. On spe¬ cial occasions we have also had the oppor¬ tunity to serve at the Salem Home in Wink¬ ler. The various singing groups ministered in the hospital in consecutive order. The pro¬ cedure generally followed was that of sing¬ ing several songs; preparing the hearts for the reading of Scripture and prayer. An additional two or three songs brought the meeting to a close. We have found this ser¬ vice to be beneficial in that it provided for us a form of expression for the talents that the Lord has so graciously bestowed upon us. For the service in the Tabor Home, we again had a list of the singing groups to indicate the order in which they should serve. Accompanying the group were sev¬ eral members of the fourth class, who gave short words of comfort and exhortation; one in English and one in German. These week¬ ly programmes also included testimonies as well as quite a lot of singing. They general¬ ly lasted for about one hour. It was a real privilege to serve these elderly people in such a manner. On special occasions the Bible School has also been asked to serve at the Salem Home. These services were similar to those held in Morden, except that these often represented the Sunday Morning worship service of the people in the home. In all our services we have been aware of our inadequacy to do the work of the Lord effectively. This makes us mindful of the words of Paul when he says, “So then neither is he that planteth anything, neither he that watereth, but God that giveth the increase.” I Cor. 3:7. We trust Him to give the increase. Neil Funk Compliments and, Best Wishes Bible, Book Supply Room A. C. Klassen, prop. Mountain Ave. opp. M. B. Church WINKLER, MAN. Phone 156 42 DEPUTATION WORK “The Lord hath done great things for us: whereof we are glad.” Psalm 126:3. The Lord truly has richly blessed us during the past winter and we are very thankful for the opportunities which we had of going out to the various churches to share these blessings with others. We are thankful that we have these churches which support our school prayerfully and financially. In the past winter we again had the op¬ portunity of chartering a bus to go to several of the churches, thus making it possible for more students to go. This was enjoyed and appreciated very much by the students. The programs which we brought were supported by prayer, so that the items on these programs might first of all be a bless¬ ing to us, in order that we through them could be a blessing to others. The purpose of our visits was to present Christ in Word, message and in song, and also to become better acquainted with the churches and they with us. In all of the places we experienced genuine hospitality for which we are thank¬ ful. We also really enjoyed the mutual Christian fellowship. We pray that the hearts of our audiences will nave been kindled with a keen appreciation for their Bible School and that many young people will have decided to attend this Bible School in the future. Louella Lenzmann MORDEN M.B.-GEMEINDE Weise mir Herr deinen Weg, dab ich wandle in deiner Wahrheit; erhalte mein Herz bei dem Einen, dab ich deinen Namen fiirchte. —Palm 86, 11. 43 Ghu iclt and Sunday Sc taal Wo- ilz This winter we have had an opportunity to be doers of the word, and not just hear¬ ers. We have had the privilege of helping in the mid-week church school in the Wink¬ ler M.B. Church. We are teaching in four different clas¬ ses. Some of the brethren supervised the handwork class. Each one of the boys in the 9-10 age group made a recipe holder and a wallet. The wallets are to be sold at the missions sale, and the proceeds will go to missions. This should help make the chil¬ dren mission-minded. Two of the brethren taught in the Schan- zenfeld Sunday School, but this work was discontinued for the winter months. It certainly has been a joy working with these children. We have been able to apply the methods and techniques taught to us in class at the Bible School. Through self- criticism we have been able to improve our methods of teaching the children. We are reminded of the great example, Christ who came not to be ministered unto but to minister. Similarly, we want to serve others, even these children. Jake Reimer SPRINGSTEIN M.B.-GEMEINDE GroBen Frieden haben die dein Gesetz lieben; sie werden nicht straucheln. —Psalm 119, 165. j; LENA M.B.-GEMEINDE Darum, meine lieben Briider, seid fest, unbeweglich, und nehmet immer zu in dem Werk des Herrn, sintemal ihr wisset, daB eure Arbeit nicht vergeblich ist in dem Herrn. 1. Korinther 15, 58. GLENBUSH M.B.-GEMEINDE Denn ich schame mich des Evangeliums von Christo nicht; denn es ist eine Kraft Gottes; die da selig macht alle die daran glauben. -—Romer 1, 16. 44 r , p: fm t %; ;; Ha V ? 3 8 ' ws «r • : p l. : $ ' . • 1 -v v ■ ;■ � ■ W ' ■ « ' F ' •• -r . ' . 1 • 5 . fe WINKLER PHOTO STUDIO ' V. ' t ‘ , Recuperation GIRL’S DORMITORY At the beginning of the school year twelve somewhat apprehensive girls en¬ tered the door of the Dormitory which was to become “home” for the next six months. With the exception of one, dor¬ mitory life was a new experience for us. After the excitement of finding a room and a room-mate, came the slower pro¬ cess of getting aquainted. Casual aquaint- ances ripened into real and lasting friend¬ ships as we shared the experiences of life together. Life at the dormitory is too busy and full of the unexpected to become routine. We have had many enjoyable times of fun and laughter as most of us had to take our turn in being the object of some practical joke. Our walk, or I should say “run” down to the Boys’ Dormitory for f 46 our meals also proved quite adventurous. Icy roads resulted in many slides, but un¬ fortunately not always with our feet on the ground. Aching muscles and bruises, however, never seemed to diminish our appetite for the meals prepared by the cooks. We also have memories of a more signif¬ icant nature. In the quiet of our room many battles have been fought and won. Through Bible reading and prayer we have learned, especially in our prayer meetings and morning devotions, to ap¬ preciate the worth of Christian fellowship. In sharing burdens and problems with sympathetic and understtanding friends we have been mutually strengthened and drawn closer together. It is with a feeling of real regret that we bid “farewell” to the now so familiar rooms and to all the girls we have come to love. Lydia Nikkei JVice Fenc Look What The occupants of the boy’s dormitory this year, were quite a cheerful group con¬ sisting of twenty-eight fellows, coming from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario. With so many energetic people in one building it is quite evident that a few rules were necess ary, which our capable deans enforced with little or no difficulty. Activity in the dorm began at seven o’clock every morning, when Abe Dyck would make himself heard by ringing that bell as loudly as he possibly could, (this is about the only time that Abe ever an¬ noyed anyone) At seven-thirty we were ready for breakfast, and after that we were off to school. For dinner as well as for supper, twelve ladies from the girls dorm joined us. After these meals a short period for recreation was available, at which time ping-pong Tournament Champ Boys’ Dorm AU Washed Up 48 received the most attention. Another form of recreation (if you may call it that) which took place at the same time was dishwashing. This is where everyone got his turn without having to call for “next game”. This is a duty which came around every four weeks, but the one good thing about it was, the snack which followed in the evening. The devotional periods from ten-thirty to eleven, have been a source of spiritual strength and fellowship for ail of us. Dur¬ ing these periods we were encouraged to visit one another and to share with each other blessings which the Lord had be¬ stowed upon us. We were also richly blessed in the prayer meetings which took place every Thursday evening. And now, as we leave the dorm, we trust that our stay here might have helped us to understand each other better, and our prayer is that God could use us in that service where He would have us to be. Christmas Ba •nijuet Harry Martens. 49 “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” —I Cor. 10:31. This verse has been a challenge to us who self-boarded in private homes. Looking over the past year in re¬ trospect, we realize that it has been filled with many new and enriching experiences as we studied and work¬ ed together. After the first few days of getting adjusted, all barriers soon melted away through the sharing of our joys and sorrows, failures and successes. 50 Although we did not have a rigid schedule we found it best to retire at eleven as a rule, and rest at least until six. Because we were kept busy with school activities, we often had to resort to can-openers and in¬ stant foods. Anyway, who can resist the delicious smell of Lipton’s Chic¬ ken Noodle Soup, and is there any¬ one who doesn’t like Pork and Beans? In going about the various daily chores we found it important to “re¬ deem the time” also in our studies. While preparing our lessons debat¬ able points would at times arise and we would be stimulated to discuss them. Thus we learned to know each other in all aspects of everyday liv¬ ing. Surely these experiences will be of value to us even as we enter into the different avenues of life. Amy Penner. 51 Jpp _r_ ■ � . 1 f J , 4 1 «flpp |. ' 1 if 1H . Jm iPi Kk� m l | x f 1 7 1 i ' 1 ' •■■ ' • ' bi EUROPE MEXICO and COLUMBIA 52 MISSION PRAYER GROUPS Matthew 9:37-38 “Then saith he unto his disciples, the harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.” In these verses Christ admonishes us to pray for more workers. But in addition to praying for more workers, we must intercede for those who have already gone into the harvest, that they, with boldness, may proclaim the gospel of Christ. We felt that we would like to make this a special part of our school program this year. Thus it came about that we organized mission prayer groups. The student body is divided into six groups. Each group has been assigned to certain countries which our M.B. conference has included in their missionary program. Once a week each group gathers for a tfme of fellowship and special intercession for the mission fields which have been des¬ ignated to them. These prayer meetings have been of great blessing to us. We have received a greater insight into these mis¬ sions through various reports and our bur¬ den for lost souls has been intensified. We have repeatedly been reminded of the im¬ portance of prayer for these missionaries who are in need of strength from above to solve the problems which daily confront them. We trust that through our prayers they have been strengthened and encourag¬ ed. Mary Poetker. MARQUETTE M.B.-GEMEINDE Ich bin der gute Hirte, der gute Hirte laBt sein Leben fur die Schafe. Johannes 10, 12. PORT ROWAN M.B.-GEMEINDE Das Gesetz des Herrn ist vollkommen und erquickt die Seele; das Zeugnis des Herrn is gewiB und macht die Unverstandigen weise. Die Befehle des Herrn sind richtig und erfreuen das Herz; die Gebote des Herrn sind lauter und erleuchten die Augen. Die Furcht des Herrn ist rein und bleibt ewiglich; die Rechte des Herrn sind wahrhaftig, allesamt ge- recht. Sie sind kostlicher denn Gold und viel feines Gold; sie sind siiBer denn Honig und Honigseim. —Psalm 19, 8-11. 53 Missionary Project Report Ps. 37:21 says, “The Righteous sheweth mercy and giveth.” and Luke 6:38 “Give and it shall be given unto you.” These verses challenged us to open our hearts and bill¬ folds in liberally contributing to the mis¬ sionary project. The Lord led marvellously and everyone watched with interest as the red marker soon borded the $225.00 object¬ ive. To boost the rate of progress a love¬ offering was held instead of exchanging gifts at Christmas. This amounted to nearly $65.00. The total of $312.75 has been equally divided between tw o missionary couples, both related to some of our students, and James with his family, a native evangelist in Africa. John and Hedy Enns with their four chil¬ dren, from Niagara-on-the-Lake, are pres¬ ently studying the Portuguese language in Manaus, Brazil. As soon as they receive the necessary papers they will travel up the Demini River to their mission station. The Henry Teigrobs, members of the Port Rowan church, with their family of five are studying under the New Tribes Mission in Jersey Shore, Penn. U.S.A. After complet¬ ing their training in the spring of 1961, they plan to go out in His service. James, the third party receiving our sup¬ port, is a native evangelist working in the Belgian Congo and is entirely supported by our Conference. In the past he has been under the supervision of the William Baergs. In conclusion, I would like to wish the recipients of our gifts God’s richest blessing and may we be more faithful in supporting them in our prayers. John Hiebert. STEINBACH M.B.-GEMEINDE Der Weisheit Anfang ist des Herrn Furcht, und den Heiligen erken- nen ist verstand. —Spriiche 9, 10. 54 ffliHBimtary (Cmtfrmtn ' The Neufelil Family Sa Send 9 tljo-u So send I you to labor unrewarded, to serve unpaid, unloved, unsought, unknown, to bear rebuke, To suffer scorn and scoffing, So send I you to toil for me alone. So send I you to bind the bruised and broken, O’er wand’ring souls to work, to week, to wake, To bear the burdens of a world aweary, So send I you to suffer for my sake. So send I you to loneliness and longing, With heart ahung’ring for the loved and known, Forsaking home and kinderd, friend and dear one, So send I you to know My love alone. So send I you leave your life’s ambition, To die to dear desire, self-will resign, To labor long and love where men revile you, So send I you to lose your life in Mine. 55 LABOURERS TOGETHER WITH GOD Rev. Abram J. Neufeld MISSIONARY CONFERENCE “For we are labourers together with God” (I Cor. 3:9). During the days of the mis¬ sionary conference, February 5-8, we were repeatedly impressed with the impact of this statement, “We are labourers together with God.” In answer to prayer we truly ex¬ perienced the presence of the Holy Spirit and His cleansing power. The speakers especially emphasized the fact that we are all called to serve and our responsibility is to “GO”, whether physically or by our pray¬ ers and gifts. Rev. David Nightingale from Quito, Ecqua- dor showed us some essentials which should characterize “labourers together with God”. They must have a deep sense of the pro¬ found greatness of God; they must be living sacrifices; they must possess the spirit, not of fear, “but of power and of love and of a sound mind”; and they must be convinced, overwhelmed and constrained by the love of Christ. We were also given an insight into the great outreach of the World Radio Missionary Fellowship. From H.C.J.B. the Gospel is being proclaimed in eight different languages, “more than twenty-four hours a day.” Through the two films “Conflicto” and “Medicine, the Magnet” we saw that this work has extended to include two large missionary hospitals and the radio circle by which small pre-tuned radio sets are brought to isolated villages. Results are manifest in the churches founded b y H.C.J.B. in Quito. The great need of Europe’s multitudes of so-called “Christians” with much religion but so little knowledge of the truth is aptly described by Ezekiel 34:5 and 6 And they were scattered, because there is no shepherd: and they became meat to all the beasts of the field . . . My sheep wandered through all the mountains.. . and none did search or seek after them.” “A very liberal estimate of the number of true believers among the seven million people of Austria would be five thousand,” we were told by Rev. Abe Neufeld from Linz, Austria. The interesting slides shown on two evenings gave us a pic¬ ture of the work being done there. Mr. Neufeld challenged us not to “offer burnt- offerings unto the Lord our God of that which cost us nothing.” We were urged to give our all for His service for this is “never Rev. David Nightingale 56 a sacrifice but always a tremendous invest¬ ment.” The final message invited us to prove and try the Lord of Hosts, If He would not “open us the windows of heaven and pour out a blessing that there should not be room enough to receive it” when we meet His conditions of unwavering faith, unceas¬ ing faith, unceasing prayer, waiting on Him and unconditional surrender. Miss Mary Stobbe, missionary from Ni¬ geria gave us her testimony with 2 Chron¬ icles 16:9, telling how the Lord led her to Africa as a nurse. Mrs. Neufeld aiso told of some of their experiences in Austria and in¬ vited us to pray for some individuals. Throughout the conference we were blessed by the appropriate special numbers sung by the various groups and soloists in school. The whole choir served at the even¬ ing sessions in the local M.B. Church. We were also privileged to hear the Neufeld family sing for us on two occasions. May this weekend not only have wrought emotinal reactions for the present, but also lasting changes in our lives. Hazel Enns. MANITOU M.B.-GEMEINDE Es ist dir gesagt, Mensch, was gut ist und was der Herr von dir for- dert, namlich Gottes Wort halten und Liebe iiben und demiitig sein vor deinem Gott. —Micha 6, 8. VIRGIL M.B.-GEMEINDE Heiliget aber Gott den Herrn in euren Herzen. Seid allezeit bereit zur Verantwortung jedermann, der Grund fordert der Hoffnung, die in euch ist. —1. Petrus 3, 15. ALEXANDER M.B.-GEMEINDE Die Lehrer aber werden leuchten wie des Himmels Glanz, und die, so viele zur Gerechtigkeit weisen, wie die Steine immer und ewiglich. —Daniel 12, 3. SPERLING M.B.-GEMEINDE Ich behalte dein Wort in meinem Herzen, auf daB Ich nicht wider dich siindige. —Psalm 119, 11. EVANGELICAL MENNONITE MISSION CHURCH — WINKLER Wie lieblich sind die FiiBe derer, die den Frieden verkundigen, die das Gute verkundigen. —Romer 10, 15. JUSTICE M.B.-GEMEINDE Einen andern Grund kann niemand legen auBer dem, der geleget ist, welcher ist Jesus Christus. —1. Korinther 3, 16. ELMWOOD M.B.-GEMEINDE Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. —Matthew 5:16. 57 (Ehrtatmas (Etjper r mm r - “Christmas Cheer” was a new experience for many of us students and also one which we entered with mixed feelings of incap¬ ability and yet a willingness to serve even in this way. Some timely hints and advice given to us by Mr. J. Hildebrand pertaining to this work made us search our own lives and pray to God for the proper attitude of heart in this work. December 17th was the day set aside for this work. The night before, the school building was a place of busy preparation. The auditorium was literally packed with toys, groceries and clothing articles donated by the people of Winkler. Teachers and students were rushing about trying to di¬ stribute these articles among the ten groups into which we had been divided, each group being assigned to a different district, as far north as Carmen and south to the U.S. border. Bright and early on the morning of the 17th, we gathered at school in high antic¬ ipation of what the day would reveal, plac¬ ing our confidence in the Lord that He would help us to say and do the right things in the right way. We saw much poverty, as well as sorrow and in some cases an indifferent attitude of heart towards God, apparently due to the situation they were in. We tried to overlook these negative aspects and bring them the gospel of Christ, and the joy of Christmas. But we also saw hope and peace in the faces of some of these people who were con¬ fident of God’s guidance. We saw hearts filled with gratitude to God and to us, whom He was using in this way to share and help lift the burden of others. Towards evening we arrived home, our own hearts filled with appreciation and thanksgiving for our parents and homes which God has given us. I believe this experience helped many of us realize the true meaning of the words “There is Joy in Serving Jesus”, and to see our responsibility towards our fellowmen. Katy Voth. 58 cQaclie Player Meeting A weekly activity which has certainly helped us as girls to get to know each other better is the prayer meeting for which we gather at the school every Tuesday night. We first enjoy a sing song as well as a special number, scripture is read, thoughts are expressed about it and also specific pray¬ er requests mentioned. Then we divide into three groups so as to give every girl an opportunity to pray. In these groups we have had the privilege to present personal requests such as unsaved members of the immediate family. Personally I have discovered that the blessing one receives from the meeting is en¬ tirely dependent on one’s own heart’s at¬ titude. I won’t forget one meeting where I can really say I felt the Lord’s presence and the wonderful Christian fellowship we had. One thing we can be sure of; that the Lord is always present and has heard the petitions sent up to Him. He has promised that where two or three are gathered in His name there He is in the midst of them. He also has promised; “Whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.” John 14:13. Margaret Friesen Men’s Prayer Meeting Prayer! What is prayer? Many brain- centered intellectuals have called it “a great delusion.” To many professing Christians it is a handy fire escape in the hour of trouble. To us prayer has taken on a deeper and more realistic meaning. To us, who have experienced the power of prayer, it is a source of spiritual strength and happiness. Through prayer we are able to have fellow¬ ship with God and with one another. Is it one of the greatest privileges that we as Christians possess? Every Monday night the men of the Bible School gathered at school for an hour of fellowship. After a short song service, fol¬ lowed by prayer requests and Scripture reading, we divided into groups and brought our prayers of intercession, thanksgiving and praise before the Lord. This season of pray¬ er was followed by a testimony greeting in which we were able to tell others the things Christ had done for us. Every Thursday night the Dorm family gathered for prayer. After the group had sung a few songs the student in charge would have the Scripture reading; this was followed by prayer in which all could participate. Through these prayer meetings we have found that “Prayer changes Things.” Fre¬ quently after prayer the clouds which had seemed so dark before, had rolled away and the sun was shining through. Not only has prayer helped us to solve our problems, but our faith has been strengthened through the wonderful way in which God answered them. Christ has commanded in Matt. 7:7 “Ask and it shall be given you,..And again in John 16:23 we read “Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in My Name, He will give it you.” How can we neglect prayer when He has given this command and promise. Ben Thiessen 59 SOCIAL Newcomer’s social ACTIVITIES Christmas banquet November the second arrived at last. It was the night of the Get Acquainted Social. Finally the long-anticipated night had come when we could gather in the school audi- toruim for a time of fellowship and fun. The motive and aim was to get acquainted and we had the privilege of doing this in a spirit¬ ual way through prayer and testimonies of teachers and students. Several games were played the proud winners of which received the reward of washing the dishes after the social. The Christmas banquet however, was the highlight of our socials. The students’ curios¬ ity had risen quite high by the evening of the eighteenth of December. During that day the dinning hall in the Boy’s Dorm could not be entered and even the blinds were drawn to prevent inquisitive eyes from peering in. Finally it was six-thirty, the doors were opened and the board members, teachers and students entered the gaily- decorated festive hall. A tasty turkey din¬ ner prepared by the Fourth Ciass was wait¬ ing for us. The spirit of Christmas pervaded during the entire program which was en¬ joyed by all present. We were favoured by several special musical numbers and a skit. The evening was then concluded with a message brought to us by Rev. Wm. Dyck. With good tidings and well wishes for the new year ringing in the frosty night air the first term of our school year ended. Socials, however, did not end with the old year. On January the twenty-third we had our second monthly social. Since the panel at the previous social had decided that a social was not one without food we ap¬ preciatively accepted the food we received this time. After several enjoyable games we were privileged to see numerous inter¬ esting slides. These were shown to us by Mr. Jake Funk who has worked in the M.C.C. for several years. We were also challenged again to work for our Lord and Master wherever he places us — whether it be at home or in a foreign field. Edith Wiens 60 Competition Curling SPORTS We as students of the Winkler Bible School are grateful for the opportunity to participate in various activities during the course of the year. Some of the most popular activities were “ping-pong”, crokinole, checkers, chess, curling and hockey. We were very fortunate that we could rent the town hockey rink every Tuesday. For this we extend a hearty “thanks” to the town, and to those that would have otherwise made use of the ice. The hour and a half which was made available to us was divided evenly between pleasure skating and hockey. The skating was enjoyed by both, the fel¬ lows and the girls. The challenging hockey games were enjoyed by the players as well as spectators. We were also fortunate in being able to rent a sheet of ice several Saturdays for curling. Although the brooms were rather scarse we en¬ joyed these games. We also would like to express our thankfulness for the use of the ice. In general, sports was enjoyed by all, and this we attribute to the co-operation of all those who participated. We are grateful for the sports facilities that we have, and are thankful to God for the blessings and protection during the year. George Froese. 61 6. Relaxing 7. It ' s cold 8. School Deans !). Homiletics 1. Our Choir Leader 2. Ontario Products! 3. Dormitory Deans 4. Our Principal 5. Choir Practise 4Uf - m m 62 SCHOOL CALENDER October 14 October 15 October 18-23 October 25 October 27 29 October 29 November 1 November 2 November 4 November 6 November 11 November 12 November 18-20 December 1 December 3 December 9 December 10 December 13 December 14-15 December 16 December 17 Registration day. Books were opened for the first time. Rev. John Baerg from Virgil, Ontario served in the local church as evangelist and we had the privilege of hearing him in our morning chapel. His messages on sanctification and holy living were based on Colossians 3. Opening exercises in the local M.B. Church. We had various guest speakers in chapel: Mr. Duerksen, mis¬ sionary from Japan, Mr. Diller who works among the Indians in Montana and Mr. C. N. Hiebert, a retired minister from Cali¬ fornia. The first of classes open to the public, in General Psychology and Romans given by Rev. Quiring and Rev. Lenzmann re¬ spectively. A group from the Bible School provided singing at the annual Youth Conference held in North Kildonan M.B. Church. Newcomers social which consisted of a crokinole drive, a time of fellowship and a delicious lunch. The young people of the local M.B. Church provided an enjoy¬ able evening for the Bible School students. Ins and outs of rules were read. Mr. Frank Friesen from Morden, who is chairman of the school board, paid us a visit. Mr. Abe Neufeld from Whitewater gave us the message in chapel this morning. In the afternoon we heard a report and viewed slides from the Leper Mission by Dr. Edder. Mark and Rose Gripp served in the chapel hours as well as in individual classrooms. The first school program for the general public was presented in chapel. Our chapel speaker, Mr. Block from Ontario was well known to some of our Ontario students. The Baerg home was blessed with a wee bundle of joy called Valerie Lynne. Mr. D. K. Duerksen, a former teacher of our school came back for a visit. Christmas program presented in the Morden M.B. Church. Christmas programs were also rendered in Kronsgart and Carman. Organized confusion reigned- at the packing of goods for the Christmas Cheer. All of us who participated in the distribution of the Christmas cheer were blessed, and upon seeing the material as well as the spiritual poverty we became more thankful for our Christian homes. 63 December 18 January 4 January 7 January 10 January 11 January 12 January 14 January 19 January 19 January 23 January 27 January 31 February 2 February 7 February 14 February 15 February 16 February 18 February 21 February 23 March 5-8 April 9 April 10 The annual Christmas banquet held at the Boys’ Dorm was en¬ joyed by all. The theme for the evening was taken from 2 Cor. 9:15, “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.” Classes resumed. Missionary prayer bands, for the six main M.B. missions areas were formed. A group of eight students served at the Grossweide Church in the morning. God’s presence was experienced at the weekly Monday night prayer and testimony meeting for the boys. Miss Anne Enns, a former student of the school, gave a report and showed slides of the M.C.C. work in which she was engaged, in California. The doors of the Winkler Photo Studio was opened many a time as the students took their turns posing before the camera. Mr. H. Voth from Clearbrook, B.C. served us in chapel. The Alumni of our school favoured us with a program. The general theme was “The responsibility of a Christian with theo¬ logical education.” Social at the Boys’ Dorm with guest Jake Funk, who showed pictures of M.C.C. work in South America. Mr. I. Friesen pastor of the local E.M.M. Church gave us the message in morning chapel. We as a school had the privilege of serving our Lord in the South End and Elmwood churches in Winnipeg. The whole school family was present except Rev. Quiring. Mr. Neufeld, speaker on the Low-german Gospel Light Hour spoke to us in chapel. Alarm clocks rang early as the students had to get to the bus for 7:45 A.M. in order to get to Boissevain for the morning worship service. After a delicious dinner there, we were off to Lena for an afternoon service. We concluded the day with a program at Manitou. Two groups served in evening services, one at Burwalde and the other at Horndean. Rev. P. R. Toews, pastor of the Fraserview M.B. Church, spoke in chapel. His theme was “Beauty for Ashes,” based on Isaiah 61:1-3. Mr. John Reimer gave a report on the West Coast Childrens Mission, B.C. Mr. Dyck former missionary from Africa spoke in Chapel. Group served at Kronsgart. Mr. Vandervalk head of Le Flambeau, Mission in Quebec showed a film in the work in their orphanages. The Missionary Conference was held with speakers Mr. Abe Neufeld and Mr. David Nightingale. Closing banquet. Graduation Exercises. 64 Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path” (Ps. 119 :105). 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