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It was also very enjoyable to just sit and absorb the beauty that en circles the campus. The majestic mountains, the peaceful lake — everything seems to proclaim glo ry to its creator, God!
It is very difficult to ignore the magnificent beauty of God’s cre ation that surrounded us here at Word Of Life. To set aside a whole year in the seclusion of the Adirondacks was a wonderful way of breaking away from the mad ness of the world, and getting alone with God. Just as the shepherd boy, Da vid, would sit in the valleys prais ing God for His creation, many Bi ble Institute students set aside time on the banks of Schroon Lake to enjoy His creation and His Word. During the fall it was not un usual to see students outside playing their guitars and singing. During the spring, beach volleyball was where many students could be found, and it was neat to see layers of pure white snow laying on the ground during the winter.
ENJOYING GOD’S CREATION: A lit- tie duck enjoys swimming in the beautiful lake God has created.
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God of the sky God of the sea God of the rock and bird and tree you are also the God of me. The pebble fell The water stirred and stolled again. The hidden bird made song for you. His praise you heard You heard him sing From in the tree. And searching still I know you’ll see The love that wings to you from me. — Luci Shaw
A PEACEFUL CALM: The se renity of life on Schroon Lake is always beautiful in the mornings.
“ If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea.” Psalms 139:9. The rising dawn is a spectacular sight. “He spreads the snow like wool and scatters the frost like ashes.” Psalms 147:16. The snow on the ground is beautiful.
SPRINGTIME: The anticipation of spring comes as the snow slowly melts away. The springtime seems to lift spirits every year.
AUTUMN: The beautiful Adirondack moun tains in the fall is something not to be missed.
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A REFLECTIVE ATTITUDE: Greg Cheney and Sam Lun sford give a thought provok ing looks. A BIZARRE ATTITUDE: Jan ice Allen pleasantly smiles while Krista Abney wacks out. A TOPSY-TIRVY ATTITUDE: Margaret Adamkiewicz just does not know which way is
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and Sounds,” and “Passion Play.” The ministry teams were out sharing the gospel with many people on the weekends and OAE went to the cities sharing the gos pel. No matter what the circum stances God is in the center. We learned to keep the attitude of a faithful servant which was evident in the life Christ. 1 Samuel 12:24 “Only fear the Lord and serve Him in truth with all your heart: for con sider how great things He hath done for us.”
What is an attitude? According to Webster’s dictionary it is the manner in which the condition of a person is exposed. Our attitude often reflects our personality. Even though we all display our own unique personalities we should always reflect a Christlike attitude. This year at the Bible Institute there was always plenty to keep us busy and keep our attitude fo cused on the Lord. The collegians were often on the road with “Every Knee Shall Bow,’’ “Sights
AN OVERWORKED ATTITUDE: Deborah Vaughan works hard to keep the floors spot less. A FUN ATTITUDE: Brain Thompson enjoys himself while smothering a whipped cream pie in the face of Carlton Anderson.
“Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.” Phillipians 2:5
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country. The weekend conclud ed with a missions ban quet. The food and enter tainment were terrific. The conference ended with a bang! A message was giv en which moved many students to dedicate their lives to whatever God may have for them. The Lord spoke to many hearts that weekend and the campus was changed!
seminars all concerning missions. Various guest speakers such as Joe Jor dan, Wendell Calder, and Word of Life’s Paul Bubar were just some of the men that spoke of the need in missions. Missionaries from many different coun tries were also on hand to answer questions on the different missions boards and the opportunities to serve God in a foreign
As I stare out of the win dow, signs speed past; each one brings me closer to the Bl. My heart is ex cited, (and maybe a little scared too) as I near my home for the next ten weeks. My mind slips into the future as I think of the upcoming events. On December 31 we were welcomed back to school with a series of chapels, messages, and
“Because of the ser vice by which you have proved yourself, men will praise God for your confession of the gos pel of Christ and for your generosity in shar ing with them and with everyone e lse.” Romans 9:13
SING-A-LONG WITH DANNY: Daniel Sathyadass teaches the student body a popular song
TELLING IT LIKE IT IS: George Murray speaks on the need for missionaries around the world,
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THAT IS SO INTERESTING: Dave Brant asks questions about the Pioneer missions board. There was time set aside every day for the stu dents to visit many of the mis sion board displays which were set up all along the gym. This gave everyone the op portunity to get familiar with a mission board and what was happening overseas. TRY AGAIN: Mr. Donley and Mr. Heddings try to rehearse how to sing the theme song of the conference. This year’s theme song was entitled “Beyond the Open Door” written by Jennifer Hopper.
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PUCKER UP: Gabe Horton breaks the physical contact rule
Love is patient Love is kind
Love is not jealous Love does not brag Love is not arrogant Love does not act unbecomingly Love does not seek its own Love is not provoked Love rejoices in truth Love bears all things Love never fails. 1 Cor. 13:4-6
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A FEW GOOD MEN: Frank Funk, Nolan Campbell, Jose Blair, Jason Frederick, and Mark Kelly looked sharp.
LAST MINUTE TOUCH UPS: Cathy Sebastian leaves herself plenty of time to get ready for the banquet. Getting ready was a blast!
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Thump! Thump!' Thump! Thump! The anticipation of the heart builds as Valentine’s day draws near. Flow ers are bought, dresses are picked, and deco rations are planned. Everyone seems to be thinking of the long awaited Valentine’s day banquet. For some it is a time they look for ward to, and yet for oth ers it is a time that is dreaded. The common phrase is “It is all what you make of it.” The day finally ar rives. Butterflies are a constant in many girl’s stomach as they pre pare for the evening’s festivities. The guys hurry to pick up the flowers they ordered and some make last minute trips to the mall. Then 5:00 arrives the time where many guys go to pick up their dates. At 6:00 the ban quet begins, the ice is broken, and now the fun begins. The banquet turns out to be a great suc cess. The decorations were beautiful, the pro gram was terrific, and the meal was excellent. The dinner consisted of chicken corden bleu, stuffed potatoes, and green beans. After the dinner, the program be gan. Many of the stu dents displayed their talents and provided nice entertainment. There was a very funny skit performed by other students which every one really got a kick out of. The evening ended with a great message by Dr. Dave Wrytzen. He challenged us all to fall in love with the one who deserves our love, Jesus Christ.
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ONE MAN AND THREE LITTLE LADIES: Scott Eberhardt enjoys his mo ment with his valentines.
THE NERVOUS ANTICI PATION: Jennifer Hall is a little uptight about the big night.
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tunity for the counselors to later discuss their campers’ questions. By the time evening comes the counselors and camp ers are prepared for the evening rally where a clear presentation of the gospel will be presented. Things now are all set for the awesome Olympic chill main event. The campers are able to cut loose and really enjoy all the new ac tivities. The new program was a real success! A lot of hard work went into it and God was definitely glorified!
touch the campers’ hearts. There are great opportunities for God to work while the counselors talk with the campers about their decisions. Lat er on in the evening the competitions begin. The question and an swer panel begins early Saturday morning. Camp ers have the opportunity to get their perplexing questions answered. Many of the questions deal with issues such as: divorce, secular music, dating, and suicide. This opens up a great oppor
Buses unload hundreds of snow campers. Another fun-filled weekend of snow camp is here. The counselors anxiously wait to meet their campers. Yes, the student body has put on the whole armor of the Lord for spiritual bat tle. The events begin Friday night with the exciting ral ly. Running the aisles is exhausting, but great fun. Then a time of serious ness and prayer comes when the message be gins. God uses the speak ers in an awesome way to
“His Lord said unto him, Well done thou good and faithful servant. 5J Matthew 25:21
OUT OF CONTROL: Sebas tian Naters shows snow camp enthusiasm waiting for the main event. PURE SKILL: Stephen Boilers demonstrates the art of mak ing paper snowballs.
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in purpose, organizing street and church meetings. Others share the gospel in music through free open air concerts. Also, many groups go out on building assign ments, constructing churches and facilities needed by various mis sionaries throughout the world. No matter what you do or where you go the joy that you share in and throughout the trip will change your life. Just seeing first hand the need for the gospel by all the world will definitely give you a heartbeat for missions. Experi encing a whole other world and culture is very exciting, and seeing the difference in response to the gospel is captivating. God’s mes sage of love needs to be taken into all the world, and the benefits are eternal.
The whole reason for attending the Bl for many people is to pre pare themselves to serve God somewhere in the world. Many students, however, have already had a taste of life on the mission field. They all agreed that visiting another country was something never to be forgotten. Going out on a short term mis sions trip is not just a great way to spend a summer vacation, it is a life changing experience. It is also a challenging job that takes months of planning. After being accepted on a mission board, by filling out an application or going in for an interview, one must raise financial support which will cover travel expenses, food, and lodg ing. Prayer support is also need ed, as it is God’s work that you have been called to do. This is probably the most crucial support needed by summer missionaries. There are various kinds of mis sions trips that are available to go on. Some are purely evangelistic
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A NEW LOOK FOR THE 90’S: Brad Mc Cullough and former Bl student Donnie O’Wade model a former Soviet Air Force uniform in Belarus.
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: Scott Crane, and friends Bobby Royer and Toran Scott stand overlooking the city of Barcelona, Spain.
DEAR TO THE HEART: Melissa Holden holds the two children who she grew very close to while on a short term missions trip in the Bahamas. AFTERNOON STROLL: Dawn Horne takes Florice and Ruth down the roads of Kay Jacmel in Haiti to church for the evening service. AN
By having the awesome op portunity of visiting another country, God gave me a deep burden for the people and their need for salvation and a relationship with God.” — Dawn Horne
A LOVING FAREWELL: Sara Collins says goodbye to her friend Svetlana while in Kiev, Okraine.
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Packing up the dreams God has planted. In the fertile soil of you. Can’t believe the hopes He’s granted. Means a chapter in your life is through. But He’ll keep you close as always. It won’t even seem you’re gone. Because our hearts in big and small ways. Will keep the love that keeps us strong. A friend’s a friend forever. If the Lord is the Lord of them. A friend will not say never. Because the welcome will not end.
Though it’s hard to let you go. In the Father’s hands we know. That a lifetime is not too long. To live as friends.
With the faith and love God’s given. Springing from the hopes we know. We will pray the joy you’re living. Is the strength that now you show. But we’ll keep you close as always. It won’t even seem you’re gone. Because our hearts in big and small ways. Will keep the love that keeps us strong. A friend’s a friend forever. If the Lord is the Lord of them. A friend will not say never. Because the welcome will not end.
Though it’s hard to let you go. In the Father’s hand we know. That a lifetime is not too long. To live as friends.
TRUE FRIENDS: Phil Buckles gives his only true friend a hug. Do not worry, Phil, Jesus loves you!
WALKING, IT IS THE WOLBI WAY: Marty Schubert struts his stuff on tour. This seemed to be the mode of transportation everyone could afford. It also ac counted for much needed exer cise.
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WHICH WAY TO KENYA DORM?: Preston Martin is a bit confused finding his way home while trying to keep his balance on his rollerblades. TOUR DE BUS: Every Christmas and spring Collegians hit the road to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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from farther south who were not yet used to the slick roads found it very scary, and were introduced to new objects such as ice scrapers for the windshield of their cars. Many found it difficult to start their cars in the morning on account of the sub-zero weather. Finally when spring arrived more stu dents were found outside walking and enjoying the weather. The fa vorite thing to do was to take a walk along Schroon Lake or hike up into the beautiful Adriondack Mountains where the beauty of God’s creation was evident.
common foot action. Many times one could go along the entrance road to the college and find many students walking to the popular hangout, the Upper Crust. During the fall, some of the guys brought their skateboards which seemed to get them around in style. (Not really) The winter brought on many different chal lenges with the ice which made conditions for walking and driving very difficult. However, many cou ples welcomed the icy sidewalks for reasons which were very ob vious. (even on those days it was not that slippery.) The students
“Hey! Can I get a ride?”, “Do you have enough room for me?” These were very common questions asked many times throughout the year to those who were for tunate enough to have a car for transportation. Yes, transportation was very limited here at WOLBI. Most people managed by hav ing a bicycle to get themselves around. Some enjoyed the art of mastering rollerblading. Those who just could not han dle the balancing act of rol lerblading settled for the all
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KEEP ON TRUCKING: Scott Hrinda drives the famous collegians mac truck.
BACK TO THE 50’S: Gina Smith and Becky Reist model __with this vintage car which they drove on ministry.
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Each new school year we set a goal to see all of our students involved in the Word, in Quiet time, in soul-winning, in missions, in prayer, and in music. It is not long, however, before those twelve short months come to an end. You are now leaving behind the “mountain-top” experience of WOLBI and SYME to enter the “valleys” of service all over the world. It is our prayer that we can continue to minister to you as you leave. Whether it is through the Alumni Association or just meeting you on the road at one of our banquets, tours, or rallies, our goal is to be an encouragement and to perhaps rekindle the gift that God has placed within you. Each of us has been gifted by God for a purpose and it is our joy to see our alumni fulfill that purpose. On the victory side, Jack Wyrtzen Founding Director
What a great year this has been in so many ways! During this phenomenal year of tremendous earth shaking, we witnessed the eclipse of the sun by the moon. At Headquarters, we had a welder’s shield that protected our eyes as we looked at the sun. As I watched this spectacular event, I was conscious of several things. At 1:30p.m., an eerie darkness surrounded me, the temperature dropped, and sud denly I felt uncomfortable in my shirt sleeves. Beyond that I stood in awe as I observed the power of our Almighty God, as the moon did exactly what God had ordered it to do. It didn’t happen by chance; it didn’t happen because astronomers pre dicted it; it happened because God had spoken. In Isaiah 59:1, 2, God said that when we sin there are unavoidable consequences. I trust that you will respond to the coolness caused by your being cut off from the Son, that you will be sensitive to the eerie darkness and restore your fel lowship with the Son. Forgiveness is available if you’ll confess your sin; He is faithful and just to forgive and cleanse us from all unrighteousness ... Believe God has spoken.
— George Theis Executive Director
Through these many years, Word of Life has made an effort to train young people in the Word of God, and then to watch them move out into all the world in His name. There is no better place to begin such an endeavor than at Word of Life Bible Institute. We pray that God will make every one of you men and women of the Word. May you always practice what you have received at the Bible Institute. — Harry Bollback Senior Director Joshua 1:9
The words of our resurrected Lord, "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature," not only formed His last command, but also should be our first concern. Throughout the years at Word of Life Bible Institute, we have tried to emphasize the importance of “know, grow, and show.” It has been our desire that each student would truly get to know our Lord and His Word better and then would grow in their Christian faith. Also our desire is that the outcome of the whole process would be that they would show the truth of the gospel to each person God would place on their paths. One of the men who did this in an unpara leled way was the great missionary statesman to Africa, David Livingston. Livingston said, "I will place no value on anything I have or I may possess except as it relates to the preaching of the gospel.” Another great missionary said it this way, "I have one desire now to live a life of reckless abandonment for the Lord putting all my energy and strength in it.” This missionary laid down his life at the hands of the Auca Indians, and his name was Ed McCully. Remember, "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature" was not only our Lord’s last command, but it should be our first concern. — Joe Jordan Sr. Vice President of Ministries
It is a joy to congratulate the Bible Institute and School of Youth, Missions and Evangelism classes of 1994. I would challenge you to remember and obey the Apostle Paul’s words written to Timothy. “Continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them. That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." (I Tim. 3:14, 17) John Nelson Sr. Vice President of Operations
Each class leaves a distinctive impression during their year at Word of Life. This class is no exception. I want to commend you for your hard work and faithful service to the Lord. However, a good start, while it is important, does not the race complete. The whole world lies before us. This is a task that we all must consider. Fifty years from now I hope that you will be re membered as a class that finished as well as it started. Re member the words of the Apostle Paul, “Therefore, my beloved, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toils are not in vain in the Lord.” (1 Cor 15:58).
Stuart F. Page Executive Dean
Over the course of this last year, you have had the op portunity to “Catch the Spirit” of what it means to be a WORD OF LIFE student. Every part of your year has been designed to help you to understand what it means to have a closer, more intimate relationship with Christ. Now, the work really begins! Wherever God should lead, you have a choice; be an influencer or be influenced. My challenge to you is to not just, “ Go ye into all the World,” but GO AND INFLUENCE OTHERS for the cause and glory of Jesus Christ! Brian Headdings Associate Dean
When Pompeii was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, there were many people buried in the ruins. Some were found in cellars, as if they had gone there for security. Some were found in the upper rooms of buildings. But where was the Roman sentinel found? Standing at the city gate where he had been placed by the captain, with his hands still grasping his weapon. There, while the earth shook beneath him; there, while the floods of ashes and cinders covered him, he stood at his post. And there, after a thousand years, was this faithful man still to be found. Indeed what a challenge to us, if our world were to shake beneath us, through calamity, fears, trials and temptations, would we remain faithful? After all is said and done it is faithfulness that God requires of His stewards (1 Corinthians 4:2). We trust that this year of study at Word of Life has helped to equip you to be that faithful steward. I wish you God’s best. Joe Schenke Dean of Students 1 Corinthians 15:58
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The story is told of a Chinese farmer who, after having cataracts removed from his eyes, made his way from the Christian com pound to the far interior of China. Only a few days elapsed, however, before the missionary doctor looked out his bamboo window and noticed the formerly blind man holding the front end of a long rope. In single file and holding the rope behind him were several dozen blind Chinese whom the farmer had rounded up and led for miles to the doctor who had worked the "miracle” on his eyes. Likewise, the greatest motivation for us to take the gospel to a lost and dying world is the “miracie of salvation" that God has worked in each of us. May God minister through each of you as you carry the gospel to a lost and dying world. Yours for the Master’s use, Phil Moser Campus-Pastor
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As your memories of this year at Word Of Life begin to fade, it is my hope that all of you continue to pursue the goal of walking more intimately with your God. Of course, this can only happen as you perpetually immerse yourself in the truths of God’s Word. Remember, the God who created life is the best source of in formation about life. Your goal is, through a study of God’s Word, to put your life together in such a way that it will be most pleasant for you and most pleasing to God. “The way of a transgressor is hard but the steps of the righteous will be established.”
Steve Hobbs Dean of Men
To the Class of '94: As you leave WOLBI to be scattered by the Lord throughout the country and the world, take this thought with you. May you follow the path of an approved and faithful servant as is found in II Timothy 2:1-4: “Thou, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that thou hast heard from me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. Thou, therefore, endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier." May the Lord continue to bless each of you as you spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Ginny Newton Dean of Women
The Old Man was walking along the beach bending down occasionally to pick up one of the thousands of star fish that had been washed up on the beach over night. He would then throw the live ones back into the sea. A sarcastic young man challenged him by asking what it mattered when so many were left to die on the beach. Looking at the star fish in his hand, the Old Man answered: “It matters to this one!” By ourselves, we cannot save the whole world, but we can make a difference to souls “ here and there" that God sovereignly brings into our path. Be sensitive to the “Divine Appointments” that God will make for you every day! Tom Davis Professor, Academic Dean
Though you be marooned on the planet Q-13, or be tortured by the cruel but gelatinous Nagons who live there, don’t forget the many lessons that you have learned this year. The treasure of God's Word which you now possess will cause you to grow strong throughout the years to come no matter where the Lord should lead you. As you go into all the world, keep in touch, for we as a staff at WORD OF LIFE have no greater joy than to hear that our alumni walk in truth. Our prayers go with each of you. Marshall Wicks
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Jeremiah 29:11 promises that God is in control of and has created a plan for each of our lives. My prayer for the class of 1994 is that they would never forget this fact and will always apply what they have learned from God’s Word to their walk and their talk. It has been a pleasure to see this class grow spiritually over this very chal lenging year. Sharon Wagoner Associate Dean of Women
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John Bubar Admissions Counselor
James Boyle Administrative Assistant
Rusheika Bassett Admissions, Intern
Keith Balsley Physical Education
Susan Dowty Library and Study Skills Coordinator
Amie DeGroat Admissions Secretary
Sam Frey Director of Open Air Evangelism
Joanne Espenshade Librarian
Scott Eberhardt Resident Director
Brian Donley Director of Music
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Kim Goode Director of Health Center
Brian Gower Director of Evangelism
Bob Gray Business Manager
Dan Hay Dean’s Intern — Men
Craig Hilton Resident Director
Matt Hurja Resident Supervisor
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Mark Kuo Admissions Intern
Gail Kessell Director of Housekeeping
Sue Kirby SYME Academic Secretary
Elizabeth Nelson Public Speaking
Patricia Navin Dean’s Intern — Women
Scott McDowell
Connie McBrayer Resident Director
Meriam Phillips Bookstore
Dale Phillips Bookstore
Mark Soto Admissions
Tom Sampley Director of Admissions
Jennifer Sainato Nurse
Shirley Richards Academic Secretary
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Julie Wenger Financial Secretary
Doug Reider Computer Consultant
Ted Whitney Financial Aid Advisor
Denise Headdings Physical Education Resident Director
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Gary Holden Alumni Director
Kim Overholt Receptionist
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Richard Sainato Facilities Coordinator
Jeannie Sotomayer Secretary
Mark Sellers Transportation Coordinator
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Sam Adams Tours
Peter Cooney Tours
Fred Henderson Tours
Paul Meiras Tours
John Mark Page Tours
Scott Phillips Tours
Bill Blackburn General Maintenance
Wayne Howard Automotive Supervisor
Charlie Laihgner General Maintenance
Bruce Wagnor Recycling
Doug Philips General Maintenance
Stu Waples Locksmith, Small Engine Repair
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Herb Winters Maintenance Manager
Paul Frey Maintenance Assistant Manager
Fred Dinger Snak Shak
Pat Fritts Clerk
Bob McFadden Chef
Glen Slothower Food Service Director
Tom Stoll Baker
Ernie Toledo Chef
(Photo not available) Jim Harvey Chef
Carmine Guarnieri Baker
George Slothower Purchasing Agent — Maintenance
Scrapbook of Knowledge
Bl GUEST LECTURERS Wendell Calder — James, Ephesians, Phillipians Tom Davis — Revelation, Pnuematology, Theology 2, Bible Survey 1, 3 Bob Dowie — Hebrews, Galatians Dick Dray — Judges Sam Frey — Personal Evangelism Bill Fortner — Personal Evangelism Ken Hamm — Creation Gary Ingersol — Joshua Joe Jordan — Acts, Mat thew John Master — Leviticus Phil Moser — 2 Peter, Jude, Nehemiah Stanely Ponz — Personal Evangelism Charles Ryrie — 1 Corin thians, Eschatology Charles Scheide — Pas-
What is learning? If you were to ask any student they would say, “Something we do constantly!’’ Yes, learning was an on going process here at WOLBI. We learned so much about working with others through work assignments, disci- pling and counseling through our summer ministries. However, the bulk of our learn ing came through the awesome instruction of many well-known
guest lecturers. While being students here, we had the great privilege of sit ting and studying un der men and women of God who had giv en their life to serve Christ. The knowl edge we obtained through these lectur ers greatly benefited us in all areas of our ministry. Many were able to use the knowledge they had learned in class and apply it to their lives.
ALWAYS AVAILABLE: Charles Ryrie takes time to sign a stu dent’s book. Dr. Ryrie taught 1 Corinthians and Eschatology. 34
FAMOUS BROWNIE RECIPES: Tom Taylor shares his favorite recipe. Dr. Taylor taught Church History.
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SYME GUEST LECTURERS Glen Amos — Youth in Missions Dr. Dan Anderson — World Reli gions Jack Anderson — Finances Doug Armbrecht — Time Manage ment Dr. Sherrill Babb — Christian Ed ucation Marty Benton — Christian Manhood Jim Bjomstand — Cults Paul Bubar — Leadership, People Management Shirley Bubar — Christian Woman hood Wendell Calder — Methods of Mis sions Mike Calhoun — Philosophy of Min istry, Theology of Evangelism Tom Davis — Contemporary Prob lems, Dispensationalism Roger Ellison — Introduction to Christian Education Ric Garland — Contemporary Prob lems Dan Gordy — Methodologies of Missions Joe Jordan — Discipleship, Spiritual Gifts Dr. Bob Kilgne — Missions Bob Parschauer — Missionary Re alities Tim Patterson — Child Evangelism Stan Ponz — Youth in the Local Church Charles Scheide — Local Church Tom Serviox — Jewish Evangelism Tom Thompson — Family
HERE IS HOW IT IS: Dr. Clifford Wilson who taught Creationism, takes time to explain to Gary Plewes some things covered in class.
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“I really appreci ated the interest the staff had in my life. Not only did they care about how I was doing at school, but also how I was doing spirit ually. They are real and take time for us as students, and treat us like friends.” — Stacie Harring ton COACH’S PERSPECTIVE ON LIFE: Coach Balsley shares his concerns with a member of the basketball team. EARNEST CONCENTRA TION: Even away from the office Mr. Page has a con cerned look.
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we do. When some of us came close to the final demerit they worked with us to help us im prove. They did this without a thank you or any type of ap preciation. God has blessed the Bible In stitute with great teachers, fac ulty, and staff. So many indi viduals go into forming the well- balanced team that has devel oped here.
staff here at WOLBI go unnoticed for some things. We as students do not know the time they put into each of our lives. They earnestly pray for us every day, and must listen with patience to all the complaining that
THE NEVER-ENDING SMILE: Miss Newton puts time into reviewing the demerits piled on her desk. However, she does it with a smile!
QUALITY TIME: Mr. Schenke learns to ride a skateboard while spending time with the SYME class down in Florida.
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“At the B.l. you have to trust God, hang on tight, and get ready for a wild ride.”- David Coffey
Breining, Duane Jr. Brewer, Patricia
Brom, Tonya Brooks, Julie
Brown, Charity Brownlie, Tara Bryenton, Dawn Bubar, Sarah
Buckles, Philip Burch, Timothy Bush, Rebecca Campbell, Nolan
Campestre, Maynel Cantrell, Rebekah Carbo, Jesse Carman, Nathaniel
Carney, Jeffery Carr, Benjamin Carroll, Angela Carroll, Shawn
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A VERY UNUSUAL PICTURE: While on a weekend ministry trip with the Col legians, Josh, "The Weasle” Ogles is actually seen holding a sleeping baby. THE BUBBHAS:Larry Richmond, Carlton Anderson, Stu Veinotte, and Keith Grennon always make sure they find each other during just to talk "bubbha talk.”
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“I learned this year that having a prayer and quiet time are essential. Lacy Bailey
Dame, Jeremy Davis, Cal
Davis, Marcia Davis, Melissa DeFrancesco, Olivia DeGroat, Richard
De Groat, Tonya De Lorme, Emily DeShane, Brian Dean, Jonathan
Deane, Stephanie Deschene, Mark Dietterick, Lynn Donges, Volker
Doucet, Amanda Drake, Joanna Druck, Travis Dryden, Carol-Anne
THE TRUE ANSWER:Mark Beverly finds a secluded place to go and take a quick nap. When people asked where he was, he told them he was praying.
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Duke, Dawn Dunmire, Daniel Dyck, Robert Edwards, Jessica Eldred, Susan
Ellis, William Estes, Jennifer Evans, Deborah Faukhauser, Gregory Farley, Ruth
Farrell, Todd Fernsler, Mitchell Feroli, Marty Fialkowski, Roman Finger, Sandra
Fiordelise, Pasquale Fisher, Christina
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E UP:Malaysia Jordan, and Chris Fisher sit on Shan Nilsen to leeze money out of her to buy some goodies at the snak shak.
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“Relying on the Lord for strength really got me through this year.” -Mark Beverly
Frost, David Funk, Frank Futch, Jennifer Garrison, Julie
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Gilbert, Randy Gingerich, Lisa Glupker, Benjamin Godfrey, Russell
Geohring, Heidi Good, Amy Goodyear, Todd Gordon, Jeffery
Gordon, Sarah Green, Bethany Grennon, Keith Gutierrez, Ben
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Hegedas, Matthew Hegedus, William
THE LIVING DEAD: After taking the Bi ble Survey exam, Ben Carr starts to go a little crazy. Exams tend to make everyone want to pull their hair out. WHO IS NEXT? The girls of England dorm fight to see who will be next in line for the long awaited phone.
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“Unless we let God use us, everything we have learned here will be useless.’’-Lee Merrill-Weller
Hillard, Keith Hille, Janelle
Hillman, Kajohn Hixon, Andrew Hixon, Nicole Hoezee, Myrlaina
Hoff, Kimberly Holden, Melissa Holmes, April Honorowski, Daniel
Hopper, Jennifer Horne, Dawn Horr, Susan Horton, Carolyn
Horton, Gabriel Huff, Nicole Hughes, Ermine Hundt, Justin
GUITAR PLAYIING:ln his time alone G Plewes plucks out some tunes on his < tar. Many of the guys would get togethe times just to play their guitars j
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Hunter, Cherissa Hytree, Amy Ikeda, Kouichi Innis, Andrew Issakainen, James
Isum, Odin Iwashita, Kyoko Jack, Kedron Jaros, Jethro Jaroski, Jasin
Jarvis, Jennifer Johnston, Jeffery Jones, Marlene Jordan, Heather Joseph, Malathi
Josiah, Jaqueline Joyce, John
Joyner, Matthew Keegan, Alisha
Keller, Brady Kelly, Andrew
BALANCING ACT:Elisa Boudreaux trys to balance Rebecca rmeroth on her shoulders, but has to use the wall for support jer the extreme pressure.
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Kelly, Mark Kenny, Cecil Kerns, Victor Khoo, Siew Ean
I have learned to enjoy what God has given me now rather than other things.’’-Tony Williamson
Kirk, Chris Kirschner, Daniel Klingler, Anita Klose, John
Knapp, Frank Knox, Thomas Konya, Ann Koonts, Christy
Kronenburger, Zachary Kuerle, Stefan Kuhlken, David Lakey, Kevin
Lam, Amy Lane, Thomas Larmore, Nathan Lass, Tasha
Leonard, Lisa Lewis, Cheryl Lockwood, Kevin Long, Nathan
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Macleod, Douglas MacDonald, Adam Macinsky, Iris Makin, Robert Mangold, Jennifer
Marquis, Shauna Marrale, Melissa Martin, Preston Maslin, Andrew Massa, Daniel
Horne lovingly gives her bear, JuJu, a big hug! Oh, how cute. TOPIC OF THE DAY: The guys of Co lumbia dorm meet together on a weekly basis to discuss their favorite topic,
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I have learned about the faithfulness of God, and to put my trust in Him.’’-Melissa Marral
Matthews, Carrie Mattingly, Michelle
Matyja, Melissa Maynard, Jason McCotter, Nathan McCoy, David
McClain, Brady McCullough, Brad McGuinness, Brian Mercer, Michelle
Merrill-Weller Lee Mervyn, Joy Michalska, Monika Migliacci, Nicola
Miles, Laura Miles, Phillip Miller, David Miller, Jared
GETTING EXERCISE:Virginia Waters goes for a walk to make up those few missed workouts on her gym exercise sheet.
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Murphy, Kathleen Nash, Jamie Natera, Sebastian Ndyabanika, Apolo Nelson, Christian
Neubert, Michael Nevi, Tonya Nilsen, Shan Nirdlinger, Joy Nishiwaki, Kazuko
Noakes, Rhonda Nolt, Trisha
Norman, Ethan O’Brien, Kevin
O’Brion, Kelly Ogles, Steven
OFIN AROUND:Jamie Issakainen displays his tremendous Ik” strength by lifting Ken Reeder completely off the ground.
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Olsen, Solveig Orcutt, Jesse Osciak, Catherine Owens, Matthew
“I realized there is always somebody watching my example. Andrew Kelly
Pagliano, John Palmieri, Debra Paquin, Erin Par-Due, Christie
Park, Hee-Myeong Parke, Jean Patterson, Jeremy Patton, Matthew
Peace, Roger Pereda, Keren Perodin, Yves Pestor, Angela
Peterson, Gregory Plewes, Gary Porter, Michelle Preece, Ashley
Price, Karen Price, Tonya Rager, Lisa Ramsay, Scott
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Richmond, Larry Rifenberick, Jennifer
Ritter, Elizabeth Robbins, Nicole Robitille, Micah
Rodriguez, Karl Rodriguez, Yolanda Roth, Christopher Roudabush, Marsha Rummel, Paula
TAKING A BREAK:What better way to spend an afternoon then to take a rest in the snow. Ben Carr, Yves Peridon, and Glenn Warren find it very difficult to get up and get going. I LOVE MY TEDDY: The girls of North America dorm just can not go to bed without having their little stuff animals. Sarah Bubar is very determined to hang on to hers.
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Rury, Cris Sanchez, Michael
have learned to allow God to use me as a tool and to live by good val ues.’’-Apollo Nbyabahika
Sanger, Daniel Sanger, Michelle
Sathyadass, Daniel Savard, Chantal
Schlumbohm, Angela Schubert, Matthias chwentker, Samantha Scoville, Craig
Sebastian, Cathy Sexton, Robert Shilton, Brett Smith, Gina
Smith, Julia Smith, Paul
Smith, Rachel Snell, Jeanette
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Sotomayor, Jeannie Spatz, Eric Spaulding, George
Speicher, Kevin Spence, Jana Spencer, Jeremy
Spiegel, Renee Spinato, Christine Spurrier, Jessica
Stansel, Jonathan Staples, Susan Steinbrecher, William Steiner, Suzzanne Stone, Frederick
Storman, Karl Summerlin, Richard Summers, Amber Surels, Ronn Swason, Kristine
Szczesniak, Agnieszka Taitt, Dionne Tate, William
Taylor, Matthew Thomas, Bradley
IS THIS FOR REAL?: Elisa Boudreaux and Nolan Campbell attempt at being expert singer and pianist. Everyone agrees they need a lot more practice.
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“I learned that putting God first in my life is most important.” - Stacie Harrington
Timblin, Joel Tobias, Maurissa
Towne, Jeremy Treichler, Ryan Tullberg,Arthur Turley, Christopher
Tyree, Julie Underhile, Lynn Underhill, Daniel Van Allen, Paul
Van Diepenbos, Sherrie Van Dyk, Eileen Van Dyk, Jonathan Van Kesteren, Kim
Vanderpool, Roger Vanzant, Micah Vaughan, Deborah Vaughan, Jonathan
HI, MOMMY: Doug Foust wants everyone to leave the room while he talks to his mommy on the phone. Oh, how sweet!
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Veinotte, Stuart Veverka, James Vickery, Sherilyn Wagner, George Wagner, Vanessa
Waisner, Amanda Wallace, John Weber, Jennifer Weigner, William Welling, Raianne
Wend, Tonya Wenger, Joel
Wentworth, Carrie Wesner, Jonathan Westcott, Greta
Westervelt, Russell White, Erin
Whitney, Eric Wildes, Hannah
Williams, Lucy Williams, Sally
THREE PEACES OF WOLBhSammi Schwentker, Margaret Adamkiewicz, and Sandra Finger go for the "far out" look for the informal dress code. Each had very hot dates that night!
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Williamson, Anthony Wilson, Cameron Wolcott, Tonya Woo, Michael
I really enjoyed Theology even though it was not the favorite subject.” - Sara Collins
Wooley, Erica Wright, Susan Wyant, Katina Wylde, Jefferson
Yates, Kirk Yorgey, Janna SYME FALL QUARTER; Agee, Lynette Aiguier, Mike
Armao, Rebekah Ashe, William Black, Darrell Boyle, Melissa
Bushey, Kelly Calder, Tina Cannoy, Amy Christofi, Joel
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Griese, James Hater, Petra Hansen, Cory Hay, Carl Hazelwood, Lisa
AHHHHHHHhAnna Bently gets out all the pressures of being a R.A. by hang ing herself upside down from her bed. She said it relieved much built up ten sion. OH! MY COMPLEXION.Mike MacFar- land, Scott Benson, and Scott Foreman prepare themselves for their beauty rest by applying their facial masks and washing their hair. This was a nightly ritual.
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“I learned very quickly how to live without sleep and still function. Sarah Gordon
Melo, Marcelino Miller, Micki
Millis, Peggy Mol, Alan
Mullins, Tammi Namie, Timothy
Neill, Joseph Nicholes, Beth Parke, Laurie Porter, Matthew
Reed, Harry Reed, Stephanie Rembert, Martin Rogers, Jennifer
Russell, Robert Schoenlau, Frank Simons, Joseph Stenger, Sherilyn
SERVICE WITH A SMILE:Dave Fritzgerald takes time to fix the flat tire on the van. He made sure he received extra points for Christian character.
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Stodard, Christie Tavares, Andre Waters, Virginia Weber, Michelle Wharram, Walter
Williams, Joshua Yorgey, Sara Abbott, Kelly Anderson, Andy Andryc, Kenneth
Blair, Jose Couch, Eric Crerar, Rebecca Davis, Joseph Dodd, Melisa
Ehmann, Katherine Emery, Stephen
Eyler, Joshua Gray, Janet
Herren, Matthew Hofman, Kathryn
■ friendly SMILE:Sherri Longnecker and Laura Miles make Se to stop and say hello to Scott Foreman and Tony Williamson ■|their way to play some volleyball. \ ]
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Howard, Scott llahi, Rukshana Kirkman, Marcie Maiorana, Salvatore
“I really saw this year that God hears and answers our prayers. Jennifer Hall
Marshall, Robert Martin, Terrance McCutcheon, Amy Nadelberg, Ronald
Newsom, Angela Newsom, William Niveaux, Patrice Okamoto, Jennifer
Overman, John Pickering, Cindy Pinto, Lailah Rakickaite, Enrika
Ramirez, Michael Ray, Jason Reinbott, Gisela Ridge, Keith
Russell, Travis Schermerhorn, John/ Linda Stas, Oleg Stickel, Thomas
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Warren, Glenn/Debbie Williams, James SYME Winter Quarter: Gordon, Crystal
Grubb, Jason Guambi, Rosa
James, Heather Laury, Jeff Meurer, Christine Pitts, Dagney Reeder, Kenneth
Sharp, Stephanie Steiner, Christopher Bl Spring Quarter: Burress, Joseph Golden, Royce Han, Heesun
Hill, Herbert Kamau, Carolyne Kaneko, Shigekazu Ota, Kei Rebert, Clay
Redmond, Julie Reed, Melanie Sotomayor, Francisco
Tanaka, Hirofumi Williamson, Ryan
!MISSING FROM PICTURES Anderson, Ronald Armstrong, James Bagg, David
McKinney, Michael Oliver, Tom Patterson, Kristen Pearson, Rebecca Pelletier, John Pickering, Cindy Pontius, Nicholas Stadtlander, Kathie
Barlett, Michael Cams, Edward Chung, Hwun Crooks, Angela French, Deanna Grunewald, Susan Hauser, Robert Innis, Andrew Issakainen, James Isum, Odin MacDonald, Tanya Matsuda, Hidenori
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Having fun at the B.l. is always an option! Some who might care to drop by for a visit would think that these students were a bit wild. Our comeback for that is, we have the joy of the Lord. It is amazing to think of how close we have come to each other in such a short period of time. Many enjoyed partic ipating in various activities together such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, hiking, and bike riding. It was great to see that during Spirit Week many participated, and had a lot of fun. The biggest hit of Spirit Week was “clash day.” (The sad thing was some were not trying to clash.) “International day” also had great participation. Yes, fun was def initely a factor in a WOLBI student’s life. Just Having Fun!
HOW REPULSIVE!: That is definitely the look on Laurie Parke’s face as she is confronted by Keith Grennon
NO! 1GOT IT! Amy Lam and Suzzie Steiner are de- termined to see who is the
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FACE FEEDING: Herb Hill plans to devour a plate full while enjoying the outdoor picnic.
SOFTBALL VICTORS: The SYMZ victors take a rest after beating the Bl softball teams.
“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an ex ample for the believ ers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity ... Be dil igent in these mat ters, give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. Watch your life and doctrine closely. Per severe in them, be cause if you do, you will save both your self and your hear ers.” I Timothy 4:12- 15
A STYLE ALL THEIR OWN: International Day was a big success during the annual spirit week.
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