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We must conquer, will not fail By His power prevail Never turning back at all Obedient to the heavenly call

So, pressing on with one accord In the power of the Lord Turning darkness into light Holding forth the Word of Life, Holding forth the Word of Life.

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Uncle Jack and Uncle Harry just radiate Jesus' love and concern to those who have never met Jesus personally and invited Him into their lives - - as Lord and Savior. We all want to say thanks to these men of Cod, for all the great times we've had together and for encouraging us to get to know and serve our dear precious Father better. We have come to know and have believed the love which Cod has for us. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and Cod abides in him.

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Mr. Stuart Page, Dean of Students--Registrar, has a BS from Syracuse University, and is a graduate from WORD OF LIFE Bible Institute. The responsi­ bilities of Mr. Page often go unrewarded, as he manages the Bible Institute with all it's activities, objectively, yet firmly. Although Mr. Page began the year in an aura of complete monarchy, gradually the era of democracy has pervaded the campus, as the students discovered his warm heart, and grew to know and love his family.

As the Glessners leave this next year, the student body of the Bible Institute would like to say, with Paul - - MI thank my God upon every remembrance of you . . . 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. 1' Many blessings and prayers go with you As the Lord guides, leads, and sends you where you can best serve Him. We will all remember you, and love you - - As one of God's special men.

As the Instructor of Theology, Mr. Douglas Miller strove to advise us in all our deep technical questions that have baffled men of all ages. As a graduate of Grace Theological Semi­ nary, Winona Lake, Indiana, Mr. Miller and his wife Kaye, and daugh­ ter Rochelle, were actively involved in the teaching program of Word of Life, as they prepared to begin their ministry in France. In this familiar stance, Mr. Miller meditated on how he could answer another deep ques­ tion, without drowning us all in the waters of misunderstanding.

Mr. Donald Lough chose to endure the headaches and hallelujahs of being the music director at Word of Life. Formerly a very suc­ cessful businessman in New Jersey, Mr. Lough and his family felt compelled of the Lord to move out into the business of proclaiming the free gift--through music, God's love of sending His Son, Jesus Christ. His direc­ tion primarily was over the 100 voice collegian choir and the WOLBI Ensemble. His trumpeting ability added to the festive life of music at WOLBI.

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Miss Ginny Newton, Dean of Women, and Mr. Jim Rich, Dean of Men, are our beloved WOLBI parents. We can always count on them for genuine caring, love, and discipline, too. Many a WOLBI student has been guided by these two in their service for the Lord.

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If there wasn't anyone like Mr. Phillips around, who would we ever go to see about our tuition bill, or whose signature would mean as much on the back of a check, ready to hit the hands of some needy student?

Carolyn, as Mr. Page's secretary, I'm sure had her hands full. It just goes to show that behind every man is a woman, usually pushing. Although Miriam hasn't been with us long, it's great to see her using her abilities helping out WORD OF LIFE.

Without Guy, would we ever have been able to survive ? He coached us on which textbooks we needed to buy, and what were the best prices in the bookstore. Unfor­ tunately, our Student Discount cards would only get us so far.

Sue Ball kept us smiling, espe­ cially when wefd find some lovely demerit slips in our mailboxes. "Tribulation worketh patience. " And who else could keep a per­ son smiling as they pay their bills, than Sue Washburn!

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My impression of the students, first of all has al­ ways been that they are re­ freshing to be around. Many of them come as rather new Christians—eager to learn. In spite of the fact that we are always hurrying through the various books of the Bible, they are thrilled with what they are learning. The students are also friendly. I have thoroughly enjoyed them.

The Two Builders

A builder builded a temple, He wrought it with grace and skill, Pillars and groins and arches, All fashioned to work his will, Men said as they saw its beauty, "It shall never know decay. Great is thy skill, O builder, Thy fame shall endure for aye. " A teacher builded a temple With loving infinite care, Planning each arch with patience, Laying each stone with prayer. None praised his unceasing efforts, None knew of his wondrous plan, For the temple the teacher builded, Was unseen by the eyes of man. Gone is the builder*s temple, Crumbled into the dust; Low lies each stately pillar, Food for consuming rust. But the temple the teacher builded Will last while the ages roll, For that beautiful unseen temple Is a students immortal soul.

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Donald Jennings

Joseph Stowell

John White

I have been involved with the Word of Life Bible Institute, as a visiting Bible Teacher, since the 1970-71 school year in the history of the school. Therefore I have been able to evaluate the value of the school not only by the students that I have taught each year but by the larger yard­ stick of the lasting effects upon the graduates of the school. Hundreds of young people have received, in

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and Bible study to better equip me to be an effec­ tive layman in my local church. God has used the concept now in a more formal way with the ad­ vent of the Word of Life Bible Institute. It has met a real need for our church­ es and the dividends are for eternity. —Linhart

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Donald Campbell

I have been impressed with several things con­ cerning the school: its doctrinal soundness, high standards of conduct, program of Christian service and tremendous spirit of enthusiasm. Here is a place where students are really turned on to the things of God, —Renald E. Showers

George Linhart

Charles Ryrie

addition to an excellent training in the Word of God, a solid foundation for Christian character and definite guidance from the Lord relative to His will for their life. With that Christian char­ acter and certainty of God*s will they have gone forth to serve. The prod­ uct of any school is the best evidence of the qual­ ity of the school. I sin­ cerely recommend WOLBI to all young people. —Didden

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The concept of a year or two of concen­ trated Bible study has been an important fac­ tor in my life. As a saved college student, in a secular university, I dedicated my life to the Lord for service. Godly counsel at the time suggested a year or more of Theology

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Jack Murray

Paul Bubar

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James Jeremiah

We, as students ap­ preciate these men of God who have diligently taught us the Word of God. Each man radiated the love and life of Christ in his own way and for that we are eternally grateful.

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To keep the Bible Institute running smoothly and in top-notch shape, our maintenance men have a full responsibility, which they have handled with amazing dexterity. The men can't be missed on campus; the working man's hands are covered with grease, their clothes tell tales of innumerable scrub­ bings to no avail, and often times the aroma of gasoline can be found per­ meating the air, when our special friends are around. But nonetheless, with­ out these men serving the Lord in this special function at WORD OF LIFE, we would have no qualified help when the temporal things of this earth fail and break down.

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Marcion Abbott Buckfield, ME.--Is. 6:8 Carol Abrahamsen Caldwell, NJ--Rom. 8:28 Brenda Andersen Vienna, VA--Is. 40:37

Brian Anderson Grand Rapids, MI--Ps. 139:23, 24 Dave Andreason Apalachin, N.Y.--Heb 12:1,2 Paula Amheiter North Creek, N. Y.--Ps. 116

Becky Baker Brooklyn, N.Y.--Ps. 27:1 Paul Barney Kijabe, Kenya--Phil. 1:6 Joy Barnhart Little Meadows, PA--Ps. 27:14

Mark Barrese East Norwalk, CT--Prov. 3:5,6 Scott Beal New Philadelphia, OH-Rom 15:20,21 Shirley Beaulieu Brick Town, NJ--I Peter 5:6, 7

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Jayne Befus Grand Rapids, MI--Mt. 6:33 Terri Benton Danbury, CT--Ps. 34:4 Mark Benzie Grand Rapids, MN—Rom. 12:1, 2

Barbara Blok Aruba, Netherlands Antilles--Phil. 4:13 Theo Blok Aruba, Netherlands Antilles--I Pet. 4:11 Suely Bollback Schroon Lake, NY--Prov. 3:5,6

Glenn Booth Wappingers Falls, NY--I Thess. 5:24 Mike Botello Annandale, VA--Ps. 19:14 Windy Boyes Coatsville, PA--Ps. 37:23, 24

Tom Bracelin Phoenixville, PA--I Pet. 3:15 Joe Brennan Rancocas Woods, NJ--Prov. 3:5,6 Lyn Brooks North Plainfield, NJ—Phil. 4:13

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Paul Brown Greenville, NY--Prov. 3:5, 6

Laura Brunner Pottstown, PA—Ps. 55:22

Laura Buckingham East Aurora, NY--Acts 20:24

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Becky Calder Campobello Island, NB--Is. 41:13 Dave Castlebury Good Hope, IL--Ps. 27:14 Brad Cecil Detroit, MI--I Cor. 15:57,58

Becky Chace Lakeville, MA--Rom. 12sl6 Craig Chandler Pittsburg, PA--Gal. 2:20 Tina Chin Miami, FL—Ps. 37:4,5

Craig Chute Campobello Island, NB--Ps. 27:1 Maureen Chute Campobello Island, NB--Is. 30:15

Debbie Clark Lakeville, MA—Gal, 2:20

Karen Clarke Castleton, NY--Phil. 1:20 Melody Coburn Perry, NY--Phil. 4:13 Sheree Colbert Hyattsville, MD--Mt. 7:7

Rich Comer Bell Center, OH--Ps. 46:1 Sharon Compton Lake Ariel, PA--Rom. 16:16 Joe Connolly Brockton, MA—I Jn. 4:19

Dave Cooper (Bracky) Trenton, NJ--Is. 6:8 Tom Cossairt Colon, MI--I Thess. 5:24 Lucy Covey Sayre, PA--Phil. 4:13

Coral Cox Marilla, NY--Rom. 8:35-39 Irene Crum Chesapeake, OH--Ps. 34 Tammy Currier Boscawen, NH—Jn. 15:5

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Karin Damashke Newburg, NY—Ps. 118:24 Terri Davis Camden, ME—Heb. 12:1, 2

Tom De Chauney North Creek, NY--Phil• 3:14

Maureen De Groat Burlington, Ont. --Ps. 119:172 Sharon De Jong Hatboro, PA--Phil. 2:13 Denise Delithanasis East Northport, NY--Mt. 5:16

Brenda De Vries De Motte, IN—Ps. 62:5 Dan Dockweiler Plainwell, MI—Rom. 14:7,8 Randy Dolinger Stafford, VA--Ps. 19:14

Brian Donley Meyerstown, PA—Phil. 4:19 Linda Draper Hyattsville, MD—Ps. 73:25, 26 Jim Dugan A Morristown, PA--Ps. 37:5

Joe Dukes Dover, OH--Ps. 27:8 Mike Easton Allentown, PA--Rom. 1:16 Janice Edge Newark, DE--Ps. 73:25, 26

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Don Ephriam Deer Park, NY—Rom. 12;1,2 Peter Ericson Chesterfield, NH—Prov. 3:5,6

Besty Erneston West Palm Beach, FL--Ps. 37:4,5

Mike Errichetto West Stockbridge, MA—Rom. 5:6 Peggy Farrell Norwood, OH--I Cor. 15:10 Hal Flegle Toledo, OH—Gal. 2:20

Sue Fountaine Detroit, MI—Ps. 37:4,5 Becky Fraiser Brunswick, ME—Phil. 1:6 Debbie Frey Schroon Lake, NY--Phil. 4:13

Audie Gaddis Covington, KY—Rom, 8:35-39 Lowell Gantz West Liberty, OH--Ecc. 3:14

Lisa Gargiulo Schenectady, NY--Ps. 16:11

Rick Garland West Seneca, NY--Gal-. 1:10 Ted Gaul Reading, PA—Heb. 12:5-7 Kim Gehman Emmaus, PA--Prov. 3:5,6

Steve Gibes Grand Rapids, MI--Jn. 15:16 Tim Gills Lantana, FL--Phil. 4:13 Yvonne Gillmore Stratford, CT--Phil. 3:12-14

Peter Gorski London, England--Jer. 15:16 Carol Granquist Glen Ellyn, IL--Ps. 8:3,4 Dan Granquist Bartlett, IL--Dan. 6:20

Ron Green Beaver Dams, NY--Ps. 119:105 Gini Groff Manheim, PA--Prov. 3:5,6 Cathy Guenther Ft. Knox, KY--Prov. 31:30

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Judy Haffey Canal Winchester, OH--Ps. 18:2 Steve Hallas Danville, VT--Eph. 6:7 Tom Hanks Rumney, NH--Phil. 4:19

Greg Harwood Smithville, OH--Is. 40:31 Jody Hauff Berea, OH--I Cor. 15:58 John Heisler Bedford, MA--Ps. 40:3

Ruth Henne Ottawa, Ont.—Ez. 36:26 Terri Henry Ketlering, OH—Gal. 2:20 Ruth Hewitt Spring City, PA—Ps. 33:3

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Beth Hoyt Bryant Pond, ME--Is. 6:8

Bob Hughs Buckrystown, MD--Gal. 2:20 Mayo Hutt Canajoharie, NY--Jn. 1:12 Mark Jacobitz Flushing, MI--Rom. 12:1

Yvonne Jeanloz Norwalk, CT--Is. 40:30,31 Colleen Johnson West Fargo, ND--Prov. 3:5,6 Debbie Johnson Binghamton, NY--Ps. 32:8

D.J. Johnson Elmhurst, IL--Mt. 21:22 Jackie Johnson Massapequa Park, NY--Zeph. 3:11 Scott Johnson South Portland, ME—Jn. 8:31,32

Beth Jorgensen Kentwood, MI--Ps. 25:4,5 Ali Kanost Dayton, OH--Eph, 5:18-21 Tammy King Vernon, VT--Prov. 3:5,6

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George Klueg Huntington LI, NY--Phil. 4:8 Cyndi Korver West Liberty, OH--Prov. 3:5,6

Ken Kraft Ithaca, NY--I Tim. 6:11-14

Jan Kuhns Willow Grove, PA--Ps. 37 Wayne Lancey Danbury, CT--IJn. 5:11-12 Pam Leady Brunswick, ME--Ecc. 12:13

Gordon Leathead Abington, PA--Josh. 1:8 Steve Leinbach New Paris, IN—Gal, 2:20 Roy Le Tourneau (Bozo) Longview, TX--II Tim. 2:15

Mike Lewis North Billerica, MA—Rom. 1:16 Karen Lipscomb Daretown, NJ--James 1:22 Rosemarie Love Stockbridge, MA—Is. 40:31

Otto Lubrich Schroon Lake, NY--Gal. 2:20 Carolynn Luce Hollis, NH--Prov. 18:24 Glenda Macomber Lakeville, MA--Ps. 23:1

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Dave Mader Three Rivers--MI--Ps. 27:1 Beth Martin Stroud sborg, PA--Rom . 8:28

Dennis Martin Brooklyn, CT--Heb. 2:3

Crissie Me Keown Lakeland, FL--Col. 1:10-12 Dave Megill Farmingdale, NJ—I Pet. 5:7 Gary Menzies Huntington Station, NY--Is. 40:31

Tom Milligan Romeoville, IL--Ecc. 12:12 Dan Montague Coatesville, PA--Is. 37:4,5 Tom Moriarity Collegeville, PA--Ps. 27:14

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Randy Murray Londonderry, NH—Ecc. 10:19

Dana Myers Akron, OH--Prov. 16:9 Gary Nave Adrian, MI--Prov. 16:9 Joyce Nave Adrian, MI—

Peggy Neff Philadelphia, PA—Jn. 14:1-6 Keith Neiderhiser Ma Comb, OH--Prov. 3:4,5 Jim Newell Mt. Holly, NJ--I Cor. 15:57

Bruce Nichols La Grangeville, NY--Rom. 8:28 Mark Nikitin Warren, MI—Col. 3:12-14 Ken Noren North Babylon, LI, NY—Gal. 5:16

Rick Norris Painted Post, NY--Josh. 1:9 Jerry Northorp New Brunswick, Canada--Phil. 4:13 Cindy OfBrien Torrington, CT--Ps. 73:23-28

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Tina Ortscheid Akron, OH--Mt. 28:6 DeDe Phillips Rutland, VT--Is. 48:1-4 Lee Pieper Haddonfield, NJ--Mark 16:15

Judy Pinckney Brewster, NY--Ps. 37:4,5 Vida Papow De Land, FL--Eph. 3:19, 20 Nate Quinones Hagerstown, MD--Phil. 1:6

Jonel Rarick New Paris, IN--Prov. 3:3,4 Ron Raymond Circleville, NY--Prov. 3:5,6 Sharon Renninger Boyertown, PA--Titus 2:13

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Ashley Falls, MA—Rom, 12:1, 2 Irving Rivera Manhattan, NY--I Chron. 12:8

Lorraine Roberts Miami, FL.--Titus 2:11-14

Debbie Ross Centreville, MI--Rom. 8:28 Vicki Sands Suitland, MD--I Cor, 6:11 Tina Santora Ithaca, NY--Ecc. 12:13, 14

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Barb Schoppet Abington, PA--Deut. 31:8 Roger Schultz Hanover, PA--Ps. 139:23, 24 Ed Schuyler Amsterdam, NY--Rom. 10:13

Larry Schweizer Avalon, NJ--Prov. 3:5,6 Phil Seward Soldotna, AL Carla Sheaffer Lancaster, PA--Phil. 3:14

Mark Sims Columbus, OH--Is. 40:31 Brenda Skidmore Marcellus, MI—Gal. 2:20 Gordon Smith Pascoag, RI--Col. 1:10

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Rick Snell Painted Post, NY—Ps. 27:14 Eric Snider Conklin, MI—Mt. 6:33

Bruce Sparks Brick Town, NJ--Prov. 3:5,6

Bill Specht Durhamville, NY--Prov. 1:10 Mike Spencer Collegeville, PA—Phil. 3:14 Larry Stark Campbelltown, PA--Ps. 25:5

Diana Stier Elma, NY--Phil. 4:13 Sharon Stoltzfus Elverson, PA--James 1:5 Chris Storlie Fairbanks, AS—Jn. 3:16

Erwin Straker Curacao, Netherlands Antilles--Phil. 4:6,7 Pam Swaim Hicksville, Ny—Phil 1:20,21 John Swale Villa Park, IL—Ez. 7:10

Ken Swehla Dade City, FL--Is. 12:2 Sue Switzer Putney, VT--jn. 16:33 Wayne Taylor Auburn, NY--Phil. 3:13, 14

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Dan Thomas Cortland, NY—Phil. 2:3-5 Karen Thompson South Belmar, NJ--Jn. 14:1-3 Melinda Tom Leesburg, EN--I Jn. 3:18

Lindy Trott Richmond, ME--Phil. 3:14 Lucy Turner Winter Park, FL--Jer. 33:3 Jim Vanden Berg (Geronimo) Valley Springs, SD--Ps. 34:1

Mark Vander Heide Caledonia, MI--Prov. 3:5-7 Dean Vander Wiele Schroon Lake, NY--Rom. 8:28 Nancy Van Zandt Albany, NY--James 1:2, 3

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Dawn Vine all Verona, NY—Mt. 6:21 Ed Walker Windsor, PA—Phil. 3:13, 14

Steve Ward Perry Hall, MD--Ps. 27:14

Ruth Weaver Lancaster, PA—Ps. 27:4 Diane Weinhold Lancaster, PA--Ps. 37:5 Tom Wesenberg Toledo, OH—Phil. 1:20

Bonnie West Leesport, PA--Ps. 25:2 Jeff White Noblesville, IN--Jer. 33:3 Helen Wiebe Carp, Ont.—Rom. 8:28

Sharon Williams Mahopac, NY—Ps. 73:28 John Wilson Villa Hills, KY—I Sam. 12:24 Cher Winters Schroon Lake, NY--II Sam. 22:3

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Kathie Winters San Jose, CA--Ps. 84:10, 11 Julie Wood Dayton, OH—II Sam. 22:31-33 Mary Ellen Woodman East Bridgewater, MA--Ps. 73:28

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Moravia, NY—Phil. 1:20

Linda Zaeglein Buffalo, NY—Phil. 1:20

Andrea Zaugg Waterville, NY--Jer. 29:13 Rick Zaugg III Waterville, NY--Rom. 1:16 Carole Zimmerman Baltimore, MD--I Cor. 6:9-11

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Karen Armao East Worchester, NY Dan Blondin Greenfield, MA

Dinah Correia Khyber Pass, Bermuda Kyki Deligannedes Brighton, MA

Bob Diaz New York, NY Bruce Haller Tonawanda, NY

Meri Higgins Rochester, IN Larry Hitchcock Middle Town, NY

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Jackie Horton Middleboro, MA Rob King Runnemede, NJ Paul Pederson Monterey, MA

Dave Richmond Barron, WI Gary Sallade Darlington, PA

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Sam Bei Schroon Lake, NY--PM1. 4:13

Mike Caulfield Atlantic City, NJ--Mt. 6:33

Rick Colarossi Pittsburgh, PA--Rom. 8:31

Debbie Cook Dannemora, NY--Rom. 8:28

Chris Frizelle Sydney, Australia—Jn. 14:1-3

Barb Grundler Pittsburgh, PA--Ps. 27:4

Dave Johnson Westbrook, ME--Ps. 18:2

Cathy Knight Coventry, RI--Phil, 1:21

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Mark Machak Primrose, PA—I Jn. 2:6

Steve Maxam Chestertown, NY—Prov. 3:5,6

Ted Moncsko Chestertown, NY--Ps. 37:23-34

Clarance Money Barrie, Ont. —I Cor. 13:4,13

Kevin Raymond Circleville, NY--Prov. 3:5,6

Jeff Reynolds New Philadelphia, OH--Ps. 19:14

Lisa Stalter Hubbardsville, NY—Phil. 3:13, 14

Carrel Watson Managua, Nicaragua--Phil. 4:13

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Bob Crabb Narragansett, RI--Ps. 46:10a

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Tricia Hines Skaneateles, NY--Ps 37:4

Robin LeBlanc Mayfield, NY--Is 26:3

Donna Luoma Ashbumham, MA--ls 40:31

Wanda Madairos Bermuda

Tom Nikerle Obelisk, PA--Ps 128

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These were just a few examples of what was heard at the Ranger Camp, May 30, 1977. As each of the Institute students participated in the Annual Country Fair, by being a part of the Midway, this day was truly a day of fun, relaxation, and sunshine. WORD OF LIFE won the water fight against the fearless Schroon Lake firemen. Someone finallybought the Old Word of Life Motorboat. Watermelon rinds and seeds graced the grounds at the end of the day. Many people received Jesus Christ as their personal Savior at the close of the fantastic outdoor rally. As these events were just a part of this memorable Me­ morial Day, so another way of reaching souls for Christ was portrayed.

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Let me see this world, dear Lord, As diough I were looking through your eyes. A world of men who don’t want you Lord, But a world for which you died. Let me kneel with You in the garden, Blur my eyes with tears of agony. For if once I could see this world die way You see, I just know I’d serve you more faithfully. Let me see this world, dear Lord, Through your eyes when men mocked your holy name . When they beat You and spat upon You, Lord. Let me love them as You love them just the same, Let me stand high above my petty problems And grieve for men, hell bound eternally. For if once I could see this world the way You see, I just know I’d serve You more fa itii fully.

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A BURDEN FOR SOULS A burden for souls, dear Lord A burden to share A love for the lost, dear Lord A genuine care A need to see this world as people, dying each day An urge to speak with them To do more than just pray A burden for souls, dear Lord A decision to make A goal to follow Christ Whatever it takes A life of sharing the gospel with whomever I can A need to get my eyes off myself To be God's man A burden for souls, dear Lord This will always be my prayer Make this burden real to me That I may always care to share God's love. AMEN.

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Sports-a-thon day was held on Friday afternoon, April 29th. Competition for the many varied events took place among the four travel groups. Points were awarded to the travel group whose individual or group won in each event. At the end of the day when the points were totaled, group 1 came out on top, group 2 placed second, while groups 3 and 4 placed third and fourth consecutively. For those who got involved and did some lrbooking, " it was a GREAT day!

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Spring Bible Conference was a week of unexcelled teaching from the Word of God. The theme for this year was Science and the Scriptures. As we learned about the gaps the Evolutionary Theory holds, we were also reassured as to the complete accuracy of Scripture. It takes more faith to believe the unrealistic "mu­ tations", than it does to believe that God could create the uni­ verse, just as the Bible says He did. Many visitors, and alumni received a great blessing from these meetings also. As each one of us applied God’s truth to our hearts, and lives, we were renewed in the love and peace of Jesus Christ.

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Work assignments made for exciting times. Everybody spent 4-8 hours a week working for the school. We graded papers, took the night watch, shoveled snow, waitressed meals, drove vans, cleaned bathrooms, and yes, even the dish pit had to be staffed. These were the experiences

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