Winnipeg Bible Institute - Kings Herald Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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Pane 25 WINNIPEG BIBLE INSTITUTE and X)iews Alice and Jokn Sckellenkercj Kenya. Africa William and Elsie Bauman Colombia, South America There is an increasing need for evangelistic work here in Kitui district, as there is a vast unreached population of approxi¬ mately 200,000 people (natives) besides many Indians from India, cov¬ ering a territory fo 20,000 square miles. Four of us on this outstation are re¬ sponsible for reaching these people. There are several un¬ touched tribes about one hundred miles from our station and the Mission lias asked us to pray about helping to start a new work on the border of one of these tribes. In¬ creasingly we feel the Lord would be pleased to use us in this way, but realize that a step such as this must be led of Him; and so as we wait upon Him, we are trusting Him to lead us there in His time. The responsibilities of sucli work are indeed great, but the Lord is saying, “Have not I commanded thee, be strong iind of good courage ... go in and possess the land.” Do pray with us as we consider this step with Him. How good it feels to be back in the homeland and again see loved ones and friends. It will be eight years next June since I left the shores of Canada. Now I am returning to you with my dear wife. We have enjoyed a very blessed time of service together and our hearts overflow witli praise and thanksgiving for all He has done. We wonder if our service has been all that it should have been, but our merciful God lias honoured our feeble efforts in spite of our defects. The blessed seed lias been sown under different circumstances and now we are looking to Him for the harvest. Where we laboured for three long years with¬ out the sight of a single soul coming to the Lord, there is today a native church with native work¬ ers. A house has been Ixmglit and regular meetings are held. During those three years many. Bibles and New Testaments were sold. Thou¬ sands of carefully chosen tracts were given out, and now that the Rio-Negro is producing fruit for those hard and worthy labours, we cannot express the joy we feel. Words fail us to praise God for this reward. All the tears we shed, the great lonliness we experienced, and the persecu¬ tion we suffered seem so insignificant now. Jack and Eoelyn Tkomas Colombia. South America r Randall Cp’oening Mexico This past summer has been a blessed time for me. I have had many wonderful times pointing men and women to the Lamb of God, and that of course is the supreme joy my life. From here I have gone into all directions, visiting Indians and Mex¬ icans. Most of my trips I made on horseback and some of them took several days, which meant eating and sleeping out. Very interesting indeed. On a few occasions the Lord wonderfully protected me . against rattle snake bites. In fact I have killed four such creatures this year, but believe me w li e n l am not on the safe side for the attack, 1 leave those things in peace. Yes, I have been here aloiie for a little over a year now and many think that my life must be an awfully weary one, but I am afraid they who think so fool themselves. I would in no wise consider any exchange with anyone, in a way I am alone, yet not alone; His presence is dear and near to me. The Lord continues to bless His work lieie, and in our outstations in spite of opposition. In one centre, Lajas by name, a man was specially trained and sent by the priest to molest our meet¬ ings. He succeeded in stirring up a few. which nearly resulted in bloodshed. However, once a- gain our Lord triumph¬ ed and instead of teing discouraged we are re¬ joicing, for one man, (a believer) has kindly offered us all the wocxl to put up a little chapel! ERLAND AND EMMA CARLSON WITH THEIR CHILDREN IN PARAGUAY. SOUTH AMERICA. MR. AND MRS. WM. BAU¬ MAN SHOW HOW LEMONS GROW IN COLOMBIA

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WINNIPEG BIBLE INSTITUTE Page 21 In tke Armed F orces Aaron Buhler,. Dan Buhler, . Frank Buhler. Frank Beswitherick, John Burnett, . Leslie Delgaty, Ralph Delgaty, .... Jack Frenclp . Ben Gates, . Peter Gerbrandt, .. Bill Gietz, . Edwin Hickey, Wilfred Highfield, . Leonard Pattimore, , Howard Olson. Peter Loewen. Abe Hyslop, . Edward Smuland .. Dan Smuland . George Stainger, .. Non-Graduates .Terrace, B. C. Portage la Prairie, Man. . Overseas . Brandon, Man. . Dundurn, Sask. .... Prince George, B. C. . Sicily . Overseas . India . British Columbia . Kingston, Ont. . Edmonton, Alta. . Overseas .Overseas .Overseas .Red Deer, Alberta . Overseas Calgary, Alberta Alumni Altar Tliora Oliver to William Gietz Lydia Arndt to Lawrence Pullman Gladys Alguire to Andrew Olson Clara Dyck to Mr. Roberts Eleanor Ferch to Wilfred Beef us John Schellenberg to Alice Landis William Shunk to Ruth Cutler Randall Heindrichs to Adeline Otto Millie Wolfe to David Guenther yllumni Zh[eWs OFFICERS — 1943-44 LORNE GILLETT . PRESIDENT JOHN BARBOUR . VICE-PRESIDENT GRACE ROACH . SEC ' Y-TREASURER MRS. WM. LINDENBACH : MR. DAVID UNRAU. — •— Dear Alumni Members and Graduates : Another year of war, with all its turmoil and anxiety has passed; but the outlook is much bright¬ er than a year ago. We have seen the working of God, and if the people of the United Nations will seek first the things of the kingdom of God, Victory will be hastened. But there is another war to be carried on with unceasing vigor. It is part of the Battle of the Ages. It is the battle of good against evil, of right against wrong. It is the battle for the souls of men. We are privileged to be soldiers of the Cross. Let us look to our spiritual armour and fearlessly raise aloft the blood-stained banner. There are many gaps in the line of the righteous. There is much to be accomplished for Jesus Christ. May the year that is ahead of us be one of realizing our privilege as co-workers with the eternal Son of God. Yours in His Service, John A. Barbour. —•— THORA AND BILL GIETZ, ST. THOMAS, ONT. How precious is the bond of love that binds our hearts together in these days when the world knows so much of hatred that places one at enmity with the other. In our travels, by reason of the R. C.A.F. postings, we see so much of sin and heart¬ break and loneliness. It brings many opportun¬ ities to “speak just a word for Jesus,” and raises in us a great heart cry even as from the disci¬ ples, “Lord, teach us to pray.” Probably most of you know that Bill and I were married a year ago, chiefly to save the alumni the expense of sending our individual let¬ ters to us! We count it a privilege to remember each one of you at “the throne of grace,” and to commit you to El Shaddi, the God who is enough. —•— Nils Jacobson, with the Lord! The last letter we received from Nils and Alta Jacobson was filled with rejoicing over a revival in the Crampel district of French Equatorial Africa, and told also of the birth of a daughter, Muriel Ann at the Bangui Hospital, December 16. Then, on Feb¬ ruary 12th the following sad cable was received: “Nils with Jesus—Diphtheria. Alta Jacobson.” Our sympathy goes out to the young mother so suddenly bereaved. Her two older children are in the United States. -•- Rev. Witt. R. Shunk, who has graduated from Wheaton College, is now taking up advanced studies at Faith Theological Seminary. —•— Carl Dohms is a country pastor at Hearts Hill, Sask. He writes: “I have a country appoint¬ ment here at Hearts Hill, with a nice little church out on the bald prairies, and a faithful group of Christians to stand back of me. There is a large district here, with a great need, and great possibilities for the spread of the gospel. Your prayer help would be much appreciated.

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WINNIPEG BIBLE INSTITUTE Page 26 Life at W. B. I. SAYING GOOD-BYE JOHNNY DOES HIS HOME WORK SENDING A LETTER HOME By Mable Davies How do boys and girls put themselves through Bible School? Many people say, “I couldn’t afford to go to Bible School.” But if you put your trust in the Lord, He will supply all your needs. He certainly does in this place. The girls often take rooms and do light housekeeping and then go out after school to serve dinners, wash dishes, etc. Due to the man-shortage, the boys And lots to do. Some are caretakers of the houses where they live, looking after the furnaces, etc. Some take charge of churches and preach the gospel on Sun¬ days, thus using what they have been taught. By Wesley Klassen. F ACH year the students of W.B.I. have opportunities of present¬ ing to others what they learn in class. It is the lot of every stu¬ dent to appear at one time or another in a public meeting to sing, play, preach or give a testimony. This year, however, we have not been going out to conduct many meetings because of gas and tire restrictions. In spite of this we are still busy in practical Chris¬ tian work. Yes, even busier than in previous years, and, especially is this true for the men. Our number in the regular day classes has come down to six. Seeing that we are so few in number it might be well to say a word about the work that each one does. The two men in the graduating class are both ministers and pastors. Joseph G.yorog has his parish here in Winnipeg, while Emil Riegel’s field of service is at Morris, Manitoba. These two are busily engaged in feeding God’s people and at the same time feasting upon His precious Word here in the Institute. Mr. Riegel also acts as president of the student Council this year. The men in the second year class are also two, namely, Samuel Rapko and Wesley Klassen. Mr. Rapko spends his week-ends at home near Lockport, where he has the superintendency of a thriv¬ ing Sunday School. He also takes an active part in the work of the church there. Here in the Institute, he is leader of a practical work group and president of his class. Wesley Klassen is not the least busy during his school term. As leader of the second prac¬ tical Christian work group he takes charge of every second meeting that is held here in the Institute for young people on Tuesday nights. Then, besides a regular preaching appointment, he sings in the C.S.S.M. radio choir and a male quartet. The first year class boasts as its male students two brothers, Peter and Ben Kehler. They take an active part in the meetings here at the school and other meetings as well, in the ministry of song and testimony. Peter teaches a young people’s Bible class in the city and also has the office of class president. The two that have left us this term are Malcolm Rans and John Friesen. Mr. Rans enlisted in the Navy and Mr. Friesen in the Army. May God richly bless these two brethren of ours as they serve our Lord in His Majesty’s Forces