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

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WINKLER BIBLE SCHOOL REUNION JULY 1964 ALUMNI OF THE WINKLER BIBLE SCHOOL How it began The first Alumni meeting was held on February 21, 1935 in the Bible School, with morning and afternoon ses¬ sions. The school had practised a special song for the occasion. A constitution had been drawn up and was accepted at this meeting. The first executive committee consisted of: J. E. Kroeker—President George Sukkau—Vice-President How it continued For many years the Alumni was silent. However, it was revived and reorganized with Herman Voth as president and Miss Irene Hiebert as secretary. A new constitution was drafted. February 20, 1964 — Alumni Meeting with Erwin Penner as president. July 5, 1964 — Student Reunion on Conference Sunday. October 4, 1964 — Alumni Meeting at dedication. Present State In the fall of 1964 the Alumni had their elections as follows: J. B. Wiebe — President Alfred Penner — Vice-President Walter Loewen — Member John Nikkei — Graduate 1963-64 Hazel Enns — Secretary Murray Enns — Treasurer 17

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This involved changes of faculty members. Teachers who joined the staff of the Winkler Bibl e School since that time are: G. B. Dyck, G. H. Enns, R. C. Seibel, B. B. Boldt, John Boldt, J. H. Goossen, G. D. Huebert, D. K. Duerksen, W. G. Baerg, J. H. Quiring, J. Hildebrand, H. Lenzmann, Rudy Baerg, Len Doerksen, Allen Andres, and John Froese. (Several teachers rejoined the staff.) The new board took steps in providing housing facilities. From the very beginning Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hooge had provided board and room for many students and had shown keen interest in the promotion of the Bible School. In the year 1944-45 the Old Folks Home, which was owned and operated by the Hooges, was purchased and changed into a men’s dormitory. About a year later a private home was bought to accommodate the ladies. When this one was sold, another home was purchased for the same purpose. In recent years efforts have been made to co-ordinate and unify the educational program of all Mennonite Brethren schools in Canada. This ide al was realized, at least in part, on a provincial level in Manitoba. An Edu¬ cational Committee was elected with two already-existing subcommittees, one of which was responsible for the Winkler Bible School and the other for the Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute in Winnipeg. For practical reasons of co-operation and co-ordination it was decided that the Winkler Bible School operate on a three-year basis, instead of following a four-year course program as it had done for many years. Plans were also initiated for a new campus of the Winkler Bible School. These plans were accepted by the Manitoba Conference in 1963. The ground breaking ceremony took place on March 16, 1964, and on October 4, 1964 the new Administration Building and the Women’s Residence were dedicated. In assessing the value of The Winkler Bible School to the Mennonite Brethren Conference and other churches, one needs but to look at the pastors, the missionaries, the Sunday school workers and music directors, the scores cf teachers in Bible schools and other schools, and hundreds of Christian men and women in various professions who support the cause of Christ. A considerable percentage of these workers come from Pniel’s graduates and former students. Looking back at the 40 years of Pniel’s history — its trials, but also its triumphs and the immeasurable con tribution to the Christian education of our youth, we are led to give humble thanks to our heavenly Father for guidance, and to pray for its continuous growth in service to God and man. The total number of teachers who have taught in the Winkler Bible School during this period of 40 years is 27. The following teachers have been on the staff 6 years or more: A. H. Unruh (19), J. G. Wiens (23), G. J. Reimer (15), A. A. Kroeker (15), G. D. Pries (19), A. H. Redekop (9), H. H. Redekop (16), John Boldt (9), J. H. Goossen (13), B. B. Boldt (7), G. D. Huebert (6), and H. Lenzmann (6). Five brethren have served as principals: A. H. Unruh (19), J. G. Wiens (4), H. H. Redekop (8), G. D. Huebert (3), and J. H. Goossen (6). With reference to all teachers of this School, may the words of prophecy “... they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn may be righteousness as the stars for ever and ever,” (Daniel 12:3), find their fulfillment for their faithful labor of love. The sacrificial efforts of a dedicated staff, the board members, and the many friends that gave and prayed for the Winkler Bible School would have been in vain had not the Lord built the house. As a brotherhood we can therefore say with an attitude of heart-felt gratitude, “The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad,” (Psalm 126:3). G. D. HUEBERT.

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1 •. r 7 r w ? Laying of Corner Stone Presentation of Keys Ribbon Cutting Turning The Key The Campus 18