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WORD OF LIFE BIBLE INS'mUic LIBRARY
As Christians, our primary goal should be to walk as Jesus walked. From the time we first come to know Christ as our Savior until our dying day, we are continually learning how to walk in His footsteps. It is a long and difficult process and not one without trials. Watching an infant take his first steps with a look of absolute determination on his face is ci picture of what our Christian walk should be like. Each step must be carefully marked out as we struggle against the forces that seek to pull us down. Others are always watching to see if we will fall, and often the pressure is great. Sometimes we give up the struggle and allow ourselves to be content with crawling along. But God demands more than thatfrom His children. ■ • • * - V v v f, In today s society, a Christian cannot keep his balance all alone. We need the strength and guiding hand of our Savior to lead us down the narrow road. Many will find that the walk becomes easier when we follow in the footsteps of someone older and wiser who has marked out the way for us to go. As students at the Word of Life Bible Institute, we have the unique opportunity to spend a concentrated period of time learning how to walk. Upon our arrival at the Bible Institute, we were all at different stages of mobility. Some were still infants in the faith, helplessly relying on others to carry them. Others were learning how to crawl; still others had begun the process of walking on their own. As the year progressed and each one became more firmly rooted in their knowledge of God’s word, we all picked up the pace. Through classes, work assignments, ministry opportunities, discipleship, and Christian friends and mentors, we have each gained footholds to help us along the difficult path of this life. The challenge that has been set before us is that in ten, twenty, fifty years from now, will those who have invested their time, knowledge and love in us, be able to say, vl have no greater joy than this, to hear that my children still walk in truth.4>
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Harry’s house is filled with reminders of all of the work he has accomplished for the Lord. Here, Harry recalls his days of ministry in Brazil.
Harry Rollback’s passion in speaking about the Lord has touched the lives of thousands of people across the world.
Harry and Millie trusted God to care for them as they left all diat was familiar to reach the Indians of the Brazilian jungles with the
On the 12th of each month Millie is reminded of the day they said ul do.cj) For the past 52 years Harry has remembered that special day and has been faithful in reminding her in many small but special ways.
Uncle Harry loves to have fun! As he and uMarshall John0 Page entertain the campers at Word of Life Ranch, Harry expresses his love for usee food.0
Harry kept detailed journals of his adventures in Brazil and other foreign countries; he smiles as memories take him back to this time of ministry.
V . • VJH P . Harry Rollback, a man devoted to serve the Lord Jesus Christ. He has inspired many students, friends, and even strangers to- serve the^Lord. It all began one Saturday nigm*while Jack Wyrtzen was finish^g his giving an invitation for missionary while playing the piano at that same n - % • 9 - V 7 #. ^ k . A - moved and felt the Lord calling him to the ministry. At that moment he stopped playing and at the age of sixteen dedicated his life m^full-ume Christian Harry ter join
before. Today in those samejungles there are Christian mfheir own churches. Indians, some even pastors Furthermore, Harry and Harold „ Word of Life camp in MJ^azi as ^expanded to countries all across wher^e there are now varices camps and Bible Inst^utes teaching and training yduth to reach their generation? Harry Rollback, through the strength, help, and encouragement of the A1mighr^Gocfhas dorkjust what | he s&id as he stepped down from the piano sixty years icating his life to full time service. U§ing his ities and talents for thg*jLord,he has written many gs and plays, most which still pj^y today changing pies' lives. He has impacted people all around the faidifully presenting the message of our Lord Jesus^nd will continue to do so,until the Lord calls him horne. Harry Bollback is still uHolding Forth the Word orsLife.0 ted the first Jhat ministry tli America
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I was very glad to find some ofyour children walking in truth. . . II John 4
Tyler Aholt
Kevin Alder
Lesha Allamon
Bethann Alt
Andrew Anderson
Catina Angelini
Maria Aparicio
Joseph Barbel
Thomas Armstrong
Scott Astbury
Caroline Balch
James Barbour
Samantha Barker
Kimberly Barney Christopher Barnhart
Anna Bauer
Danielle Barone
Misty Battle
Bradley Beller
Suzanne Berger
Jeffrey Bickford
Andrea Bishop
Joshua Bitner
Nathan Beatty/
Clinton Bivens
Nichole Booker
Christy Bornt
Heather Borrell
Tyler Boucher
Nathaniel Bragdon
Jason Bragg
Elizabeth Brasure
Katie Brentlinger
Preston Brigham
Stephen Brisson
Isaac Brohinsky
Simon Brush
Anna Bullins
Benjamin Burkholder
Keith Burnham
Robert Buxton
Robert Caldei
Konstantina Caldwell
Andrew Calhoun
Brandon Capuano
Keith Campbell
Kevin Campbell
Douglas Carlson
Jorg Cappel
David Carter
Blucher Chacon
Sarah Carter
Ashley Casey
Jeffrey Cassano
Christina Catlett
Michelle Chirico
Timothy Chambers
Emily Chayka
Sarah Chesley
Jeremy Chesser
Rebecca Chipps
Alaina Coffaro
David Christ
Daniel Church
Lancie Clark
Stephen Clarke
Luke Coburn
Benjamin Cohen
Julie Compton
Elizabeth Cole
Jacquelyn Coltey
Merrill Collette
Andrea Collier
Melissa Cross
Michaella Corbin
Amy Count way
Charles Crandall
Allison Contois
Jonah Conner
Matthew Currier
Holly Cyr
David Czechowski
Travis Dahms
Sarah Cross
Chelsea Crotty
Cody Dalton
Scott Damon
Corinne Daniels
Gregory Dapice
John Darnell
Natausha Daigle
Christopher DeBar
Elizabeth Deere
Meredith DeVoe
Laurell Decker
Matthew DeLarme
Rebekah DeLivron
Marcella Dillenbeck Michaela Donatova
Jonathan Donley
William Dooley
Michelle Dow
Edith Duckett
Sarah Duma
Joshua Dunwoody
Rebecca Dygert
Sarah Ellinger
Jared Elyea
Lukas Emmott
Erin Farris
Adam Fedale
Jason Field
Jessica Figueiredo
Samantha Fike
Brent Finchum
Benjamin Fisher
Heather Fortin
Jeremy Fox
Paul Fox
T imothy Fries
Debbie Frisbey
Samantha Frueh
Harold Gant
Sachiharu Fukushima
Nicholas Gallo
Olivia Gale
Dennis Furushima
First Year Class Officers
Matt Hickok (President), Robb Hibbard (Chaplain), Kevin Hensley (Vice President), Gherith Gray (Secretary)
Lucas Gantz
Millicent Garner
Natalie Giguere
Sandra Gillingham Timothy Gills
Reinaldo Gonzalez
Jason Goode
Elizabeth Gould
George Graham
Cherith Gray
Lance Gross
Julia Gruenler
Heather Gushee
Michael Hamblin
Aimee Guy
Cynthia Hall
Shannon Hall
Victoria Ifall
Study Hours
Andrea Handwerk
Kari Hantho
Jesse Harmon
Erin Harris
Mark Harvey
David Haueisen
Shannon Hawks
Jason Headlee
Rebekah Heath
Michael Hegarty
Sarah Heise
Darla Heistand
Eric Helms
Emily Hempill
Yudelka Hendricks
Sarah Hendrie
Kevin Hensley
Kellie Herendeen
Robb Hibbard
Matthew Hickok
Katherine Hicks
Robyn Hildebrandt
Gaynell Hill
Mariah Hickman
Travis Hill
Matthew Hillabush
Lisa Hoffmann
Laura Hollenbach
Brooke Holman
Shawn Hopkins
Jonathan Horne
Rachel Hosan
Kory Housei
Michael Hoyle
Rebekah Huebnei
Krimson Hughey
Joshua Huizing
Michael Hunsberger
Elizabeth Hunt
Kristina Hynes
Kathryn Israel
Angela Johnson
Sarah Jones
Donald Johnson
Marcus Jolly
Charles Jones
Lauren Jones
Wendy Jones
Amber Kelley
Brandon Kelly
Matthew Keough
John Keene
Kyung Kang
Yuka Kawauchi
Mindy Kingsbury
Nancy Kingston
Jayna Kirkhart
Mie Kikuchi
Christopher Kimber
Jeremy Kiddei
Susan Kirkhart
Elizabeth Knapp
Christopher Knight
Douglas Knoll
Kumiko Koinuma
Steven Koontz
Grzegorz Kopczyk
Joseph Kotulski
Matthew Kreidei
Rebecca Kovacs
Margaret Kraegei
Leanne Keeps
David Laird
Joanna Lambert
Christina Lansley
JoAnn Lawrence
Matthew Leach
Jennifer Leadingham
Erin Leathersich
Matthew LeFever
Megan Lefler
Kassia Lent
Samantha Linton
Anna Lofquist
Amy Beth Lowe /
Christopher Lofquist
Rinaldo Lotti
Carrie Love
James Lovelace
Garrett Lowe
Kendra Lytle
Lucia Luciano
Michael Luckey
Matthew Ludlum
Lydia Lutz
Jeffery Lower
Lacey Mancewicz
Jordan Mackinnon
Stacy Madeiros
Janice Major
Jasmine Malley
Timothy Lyttle
David McClain
Jessica Manhardt
Donnie Me I lwain
Scott McCullough
Richard McDermott
Jennifer McDonald
Matthew McGeary
Brock McConchie
Ana Mendes
Joanna McLaughlin
Stacy Meadows
John Melcon
Monica Melville
Timothy Merrell
Mirelle Messner
Alicia Michael
Carrie Miles
Carrie Miller
Erika Miller
Dima Minakov
Nina Montes
Jessica Moody
Joshua Moon
Geraldo Morales
Lisa Monje
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Kate Moucha
Seth Nelson
Ashley Mortensen
Andrew Nesbitt
Kimberly Mumau
Valerie Nasman
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Rebecca Nissley
Erica Noble
James Noordyke
Karen Nugteren
Jennifer Newman
Krysta Nower
Nobuko Oishi
Rochelle Olson
Alyssa Orwig
Margaret Otieno
Joshua Pagano
Joel Paolucci
James Pierson
Leah Parana
Darin Pesnell
Andy Phillips
Aneel Paulus
Rebecca Pettingei
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Christopher Poluikis
Joy Pope
Matthew Powell
Gabe Preston
Richard Plack
Kristen Plouse
Joseph Quick
Jason Ranteriz
Juliana Ramos
Erika Reed
Stephen Preston
Daniel Preusser
Nathan Rehrig
Megan Reinhart
Jennifer Reiseg
Joseph Richards
Jonathan Regnei
Laura Rhodes
Amy Rider
Ben Ried
Robert Ringler
Susanna Risdon
Andres Rivera
Karissa Rivera
Joshua Roberge
Benjamin Roberts
Shannon Robbins
Jackie Robie
Karen Rizzuti
Kimberly Rizzuti
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Laura Rockwell
Jonathan Rogers
Geoffrey Root
Heather Rose
Luke Rothermel
Jonathan Rowe
Anthony Ruiz
Nathan Russell
Ricardo Russo
Gabriel Sackey
Charles Sadowski
Hannah Sallee
Lekesha Sanders
Amanda Schramm
Ken Schroeder
Elizabeth Scholar
Jennifer Secor
Jeffrey Schmucker
Crystal Seelagan
Elisabeth Seibert
Heather Semp
Erick Sessions
John Sharp
Nathan Sheppard
Ethan Shorey
Dale Siegenthaler
Julia Siegrist
Ricardo Silva
Renee Simjian
Joy Slack
Fine Dining at WOLBI
Missy Smith
Nicole Smith
Daniel Smith
Jason Smith
Kelly Smith
Latisha Smith
Mike Smucker
Sean St Onge
Lauren Stamatis
Heather Sommerville
Justin Spier
Michael Spector
Gregory Stowe
Jennifer Steen
Timothy Stein /
Katie Stewart
Bethany Strever
Greg Summers
Brad Swalwell
Michelle Sylor
Rachel T ar bell
Ashley Tedeton
Craig Teitsma
David Temple
Ruth Ten! Ioeve
Kristin Theisen
Sara Tillapaugh
Erin Thomas
Rebekah Throckmorton
Suzanne Thulen
Danielle Topel
Jason Truitte
Margaret Truxell
Ethan Tuke
Jacqueline Torres
Martha Truitt
Kristin l ull
Shannon l ull
Joshua Twiest
Jesse Underhile
Joseph Urban
Cliffton VanBruggen
Randi VanderWiele
Francis Vassi
Veronica Verdin
Ruth Vaupel
Celina Velez
Melody Velez
Rebekah Wall
Andrew Vosburgh
Rafal Waclawik
Bethany Vogt
James Villamater
Aaron Vielleux
Ann Watson
Jason Weakley
Jennifer Washburn
Amber Walt man
Tiffany Wappes
Daniel Wampler
Amy Wheaton J
Matthew Webber
Stephen Wellauei
Samuel Wender
Laura Wenteler
Steven Westcomb
Jessica Whitcomb
Jeremy Wicks
Joshua Wiley
Mitchell Whitman
Martha Wible
Mary Whitfield
Amy Williams
Katie Williams
Matthew Wilson
Jonathan Wise
Leslie Williams
Emily Wilson
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Kaytlin Yager
Jason Wood
Amy Wright
Sanya Wright
Ryan Wyrtzen
Jason Witt
Not Pictured Billy Buttrey Andrew Hosmer Adam Ireland Kristopher Kimlin John McAllister Robert Metthe Justin Nixon William Young
Ken Yamaguchi
James Yoder
Joshua Yoder
Monica Zeiset
November Graduates
Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary. Isaiah 40:31
*Abby Blades
Racheal Burnau
Richard Burnau
*Ryan Casavant
Angela Coon
*Doug Cooper
*Marie Day
David Eads
Heat her Echevarria
James Lockwood
*T ucker France
^January Hyatt
Rebecca Jones
Youngbee Kim Kyung-Yun Lee
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Teresa Oberst
James Oliver
*Amy Peters /
*Meegan Pratt
Not Pictured *Christine Alston Gregg Boonstra *Izumi Kusaka *Thomas Obunde *Denotes Second Year
*Jacklyn Rondini
*Scott Stevens
Jennifer Teitsma Wioletta Wokczynska
Jennifer Alder
Jason Allaire
Teresa Appleby
Christopher Balint
Justin Batz
Jennifer Beaumont
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Carrie Beggs
Jennifer Benson
Mark Bodlien
Sally Bosaw
Dwayne Berna
Jennifer Bishop
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Marty Christophel
Matasha Clark
Philip Clark
Jacqueline Cole
Paul Collins
Gretchen Davis
Timothy E. Davis
Timothy T. Davis
Stephen Dawdy
Katrina Dery
Robert DeVoe
Mandy Davis j
Zachariah Easton
Donald Eger
Leo Dorado
Lonnie Duckett
Jared Durieux
Brian Dregits
Peter Fox
Sylvia Eger
Martin Fern
Stephanie Foster
Christi Fredericks
Tammy Fields
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Amy I lane
Candace Gille
Thomas Hauen
Lucas Hayden /
Jessica Heikkinen
Scot Hoskins
Travis Hubei
Jennifer Hutchins
Jonathan Irvine
Mi-Li Jeon
Sarah Johnson
Breyanna Jones
Natsuko Kono
Shin Kato
Paula L Heureux
Janet Kesel
Tanna Kiahd
Young-Eun Kim
Kevin Lager
Samantha Lambert
George Lawson
Matthew Leahy
Ruthann Lee
Kimberly Lehmann
Robert Leszyk
Meredith Lilley
Edwin Lindsey
Joshua Locy
Justin Loiacono
Sarah Lutz
Stephen Messinger
Matthew Miner
Sharon Marshall
Cynthia Mendes
Rachael Mendes
Jason Millican
Joanna Morton
Elizabeth Nelson
James Nasman
Betsyjo Navarro
Rebecca Nirdlinger
Bryce Olson
Shaun Phillips
Emmet Pittman
Jessica Preusser
Sonya Quiet
Melissa Rabv /
Vijay Rajwani
Second Year Class Officers
Jessica Heikkinen (Secretary), Jared Durieux (Chaplin), Dan Webster (Vice President), Martin Fern (President) .•%
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Rob Rasmussen
Andy Redmond
Susan Rendel
Jennie Robertson
Ryan Robinson
Anne Rock
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Kimberly Roe
Paul Schmucker
Michael Rome
Adam Rushlow
Marc Schmucker
Sean Sallis
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Peter Tarwacki
Tiffany Trask
John Truxell
John Tuttle
MiloTwigg
Jeremy VanEtten
David Wardrick
Dan Webster
Tee Weeks
Melanie Westlake
Amber Vercel
Renee Westlake
Not Pictured Denny Bush John Keene Gloriann Patrick Christopher Stamatis
Sara Whitehead
Benjamin Whitney
Emi Yokota
Cassaundra Young
Many WOLBI students go into second year without knowing exactly what to expect. Some just think that it will be similar to first year, and in many ways it is. But at the same time, there are many aspects of second year that set it apart. Being the “upperclassmen” is a privilege. First year students look up to those who have already been through everything they are going through. In everything they do, second year students set an example for those who follow in their footsteps, often without realizing that someone is watching them.
The ministry opportunities in second year are great, as well. Many of the second year students are placed in leadership positions and given an opportunity to put into practice what they learn in the classroom. Along with that comes Timothy 2; a chance to, lead others in work assignments. Second year students help others grow spiritually as they "teach others also." It’s not always easy to lead someone the way they should go, but it truly is a blessing to look back and see that they are walking in truth. 43
Coffee House Good friends, great coffee and relaxing music. . . These elements all combine to create one of the most popular events on the WOLBI campus, the Coffee House. Hosted by volunteers within the student body, campus coffee houses give students a chance to relax and enjoy a cozy atmosphere, while listening to their peers perform. Those students who may not normally have an opportunity to share their music with others find die coffee house a perfect time to play, sing, and share what God has laid on their hearts. The music and testimonies shared throughout die evening minister to everyone in the audience, and all those in attendance go home that night feeling refreshed and encouraged. Coffee houses may have become a trend of the twenty-first century, but here at WOLBI, they are a time to focus on the awesome God we serve. Rachel Ilosan
Right: Notebooks are kept at each coffee house for students like Susie Risdon to record their thoughts. Middle: Mr. Carl Hoffman ministers with his talents on the guitar at die first coffee house.
Above: Coffee houses aren’t always about music. Here, Stacy Meadows reads an original poem. Far Left: Erin Thomas sings and plays a song she wrote expressing God’s immense love for us despite how unworthy we are. Left: What would the coffee house be widiout diis important group of people to make our frappuccinos? CJ Jones, Maria Aparicio, Heather Echevarria, and Jason Millican.
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Opening Week The first days had arrived and the excitement of staff and students filled the air. Parents saying good-bye, students meeting students, and friends greeting each other with screams and hugs. As registration came to an end the starting point had begun. Monday came and the kitchen staff, along with the majority of the second year students, prepared for the Presidential Banquet. As food filled the stomaches and the inspiring message of Larry Bollback filled the souls, the night came to a close; marking the begining of the class of 2000-2001. It was an excellent opening week and a time to see whether the students were ready to face what the year held. The challenge of trusting God and walking in truth stood as Larry Bollback ended his message with saying “Little is much when God is in it...” Leo Dorado
Right: Mandy Davis and Peter Fox Middle: Jeff Leekrone demonstrates die art of cutting.
Above: Tucker France and Andrew Calhoun sharing ice cream while they get to know each odier. Far Left: Sandra Gillingham, registration is so much fun. Left: Sonya Quiet and Kim Lehmann pause for a Kodak moment.
Left: With the girls on die field die guys were left on die sidelines to cheer. Below: Matt Kreider comments to Jon Donley on the excellent Thanksgiving cuisine
Above: Josh Yoder had a big reason to be thankful. Left: Students were able to fellowship over Thanks
giving dinner. Thanksgiving Fiesta
When the calendar is turned to November and the leaves have fallen to give way to the snow flurries, it is a time to come together to be thankful. Word of Life Bible Institute is unique in the fact that the students are able to celebrate Thanksgiving on campus with both families, friends and fellow students. After rising early to take the last exam of the fall quarter, students were more than thankful to begin relaxing and enjoying the activities planned for the day. The morning held the annual Powder Puff, where the first year girls played the second year girls in a friendly game of flag football. In the evening, the guys played in the flag football championship appropriately allied the Turkey Bowl. Thanksgiving Banquet was held in the Field House in the late afternoon with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner being served. Following dinner, Dr. George Theis shared a devotional from Luke 17:11-19 and the mercy of Jesus on the lepers. Of the ten that Jesus miraculously healed only one came back to thank and praise Him. It made us reflect back on the many times we forget to give thanks for all God has provided for us. Each day should be a day of thanksgiving in the life of the believer, thanking God for the gift of eternal life through His Son’s death and resurrection. Samantha Fike
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Fun Day It was the first weekend of the school year and students were anxiously waiting for Monday, their first day off. . . until the announcement was made: “Monday at 9:00 am will be REQUIRED FUN DAY.” And so, bright and early on Monday morning, groups began to arrive at the Field House dressed for hours of fun. Many dorms built unity as they dressed in matching costumes to display their dorm pride. The morning was filled with fantastic competition including pass the potato, wheelbarrow and piggy-back races, team cheers, flag football, and more. The spirit and energy on the Word of Life campus that morning was absolutely contagious and the students enjoyed getting to know the people with whom they would be spending the next year of their lives working, studying, and ministering. Rachel Hosan
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Nancy Kingston, Beth Schuler, and Amy Countway try depserately not to drop their precious bundle: the hot potato!
Students at WOLBI “bear one another’s burdens.” Right: Ben Roberts and Nate Sheppard Middle: Jeff Schmucker and Sean Sallis.
Above: Becky Nirdlinger and Kim Mumau show their pride for North America dorm. Far Left: Asia Upper, Lisbon, Australia, and Argentina dorms pause for a group picture in the midst of the morning’s activities. Left: The girls from Asia Lower are strong enough to hold each other up in all circumstances.
Special Activities Right: Miss Kirby and Jeanine Mickle in their dramatic performance during die New- Year’s celebration.
Below-: Sonya Quiet encourages Luke Hayden to see uhow low he can go0 at die Harvest Jamboree.
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Bitner, and Scott Astbury enjoy a friendly game of pool and some time off campus. Left: These girls from Europe Upper play a mean game of late night bowling.
Above: As part of die New Year’s Celebration, Jared Elyea has a deep ' tribal conversation with King Makalaka Mikey. Right: Amy Finch and Sandra Gillingham must have scraped together most of the snow- on campus to build this larger-dian-life Frosty!
V On Monday, February 12, die big day of WOLBFs formal valentine’s Banquet had finally arrived. Preparations for the day began around noon. Girls started to fix their hair while guys picked up their flowers. For many, the evening was a r< spent with a uspecial someone,0 while for others, the banquet was simply a fun time with friends and a chance to get a little more dressed up than usual. | | The Word of Life Inn was decorated' with lights and hearts to set the mood for the holiday as students began arriving for Hor d’Oeuvres at 4:00pm. The banqlretTonsisted of appetizers in the Garden Cafe, dinner in die Inn dining room, and desert ag^iq in tjie Garden Cafe, plus an entertaining interlude iiy^the auditorium. After the meal, tf student body gathered together in the auditorium^AWere Ric Garlayd advised the group concerning the kind of Tove they should be demonstrating to each other as Christians. Speaking from Philippians 2:3-4, Mr. Garland challenged students to demonstrate selfless , ’ , v.r .v. • . ' indents were A coffee love, always looking din for the interests of odiers, Following the meetin free to wander around the" Inn property, where many activities aw7aited g,Vuder diemv ) house in the dining room, swbnmrng in the Garclen Cafe pool watching uAnne of Green
house in the dining* room, swhni Gables0 in die lounge, or playi activities of the evening. Many s friends, and enjoving die time awa) the space of severalJiours dian had atdre of friends and dates.
games in die 'auditorium w7ere soi )ly walked around, talking with fe pm campus. For some, more pictures w^ere n taken ad tear, as everyone admired the formal of the favorite w students and n in
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Above: Kate Moucha and Anna Lofquist enjoy die wide array of deserts offered in die Garden Cafe. Above right: This rose is big enough for three! Lydia Lutz, Mac Hillabush, and Kristi Achilles share dieir flower. Right: One date just isn't enough for Jacqueline Cole! She redines on die comfortable sofa at die Inn widi Bob Calder and Jeb Boyle.
Right: Sean St. Onge is amazed to find himself surrounded by diese California beauties: Shannon Tull, Anna Bauer, Amy Rider, and Kristin Tull. Below: Erin Thomas and Maria Aparicio flash royal smiles at the camera to match dieir princess ' styTe dresses (great finds in die costume department!)
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Dorm Life Dorm Life = a quiet, peaceful atmosphere % i ~ H *" to study, share blessings, and have quality fellowship. Dorm life became a fun part of the year. It was the place to be when you were not in class, at meals, doing laundry, away on ministry, in the "Library, checking your mail, I # f campus, or in a meeting. The dorms slowly became a place of unforgettable experiences. Experiences where one establi times that will never be forgottens, friendships that will last an eternity, and fellowship < might never have again. Differences anions roommates gave students opportunities to pyl into practice what they had learned in clas and helped them to work things out in a Christ-like manner. Through dorm jobs, devotions, and study hours, students learn to be more responsible in their daily lives and even mature in a godly way. For students, their dorms became a second home. Leo Dorado
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Above: Sam Linton, like most WOLBI students, spends many hours on the dorm phone. Far Left: The girls from Europe middle dressed up to sing Christmas carols to their brother dorm before die holidays. Left: Dorm devotions every night (such as here, in Hungary Upper) bring all die members of the dorm together as students teach and pray for each other.
Right: Joel Paolucci works on the tech team to keep things running smoothly during class. Far Right: Drew Farnie cheerfully collects die dishes in the dishpit. Below: TJ Schlener works
in the art department, painting signs around campus.
Left: Nina Montes enjoys her secretarial job in the student life center. Far Left: Sarah Cross smiles for the customers she serves in Jack's snack shack.
Work Assignments One of the unique programs at Word of Life is the Work Assignment program. Each student is given an assignment at the beginning of the year in which they have to work 6-8 hours a week in a job around campus. The jobs include maintenance, kitchen jobs, secretarial jobs, and other special assignments such as the art department or tutoring positions. Word of Life’s goal in assigning each student a job is to teach responsibility in the workplace as well as to provide a way to lower tuition costs for students. In the midst of a busy week, these extra hours of work often seem overwhelming to the student body. However, these jobs can be very beneficial if approached with the right attitude. Each student is given the opportunity to put Colossians 3:22- 24 into practice: ‘7ft all things, obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. Whatever you do, do your work heartily, asfor the Lord, rather than for men; knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve.” Rachel Hosan
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Right: As kitchen interns, most of the banquets and special activities were spent working. Below: Alumni and Yearbook interns, don’t quit your day job!
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Left: Shaun Phillips finally gets to stretch out his legs after being behind the wheel for endless hours. Below: Interns gather during the RA elective to show some of the different personalities needed to hold an internship at the Bible Institute.
In the regular dramatic fashion John pretends to give the Valedictorian speech after crossing die bridge.
Left: Back Row: Josh Locy, Shawn Hopkins, Joe Urban, Jon Irvine, Anthony Ruiz, Paul Stanfield, Denny Bush, Pete Tarwacki; Middle Row: Ben Cohen, Ryan Robinson, Milo Twigg, Thomas Hauen, Matt Leahy, Jered Durieux, Darin Pesnell; Front Row: Matt Hickok, Matt Miner, Tim Davis, Martin Fern, Rob Hibbard, Kevin Hensley (not pictured: Damon Shriner, Samuel Song) Below: Back Row: Joanna Morton, Renee Wesdake, Stephanie Foster, Robyn Hddebrandt, Jessica Heikkinen, Cynthia Mendes, Kellie Herendeen; Middle Row: Amber Kelly, Jennifer Beaumont, Jennifer Bishop, Melanie Wesdake, Chrisu Fredericks, Sandra Gillingham; Front Row: Candice Gille, Amber Vercel, Becky Byard, Sarah Heise, Matasha Clark (not pictured: Katrina Dery, Jenny Hutchins)
Above: RAs, RA candidates, interns and staff joined teams for a “friendly’' game of paint ball during RA training week. Below: Taking attendance at Presidential chapel became as routine as brushing your teeth.
Resident Assistants
Having the title of RA usually tends to turn people away, but if a closer look is taken, the realization will come that they are just regular students in a leadership position. As they arrived a week before the rest of die students to go through RA training they started off the year by putting in extra hours. Not only did they put in extra hours that week but also throughout the whole year. Hours were devoted to those in their dorms. Whether it was confrontational issues, advice, demerits, or encouragement. At times the long days and late nights were tiring but they paid off. Many times the RAs ended up being more challenged than the students, they were able to use the things they were learning in their personal lives to help others become more like Christ. It was a big challenge and responsibility knowing that they will be held accountable for the souls of those under them. But it was a lesson to spend time daily in the Word so that their ministry and sharing might be from die overflow of their personal studies. Joanna Morton
\bove: Female RAs and interns gathered every Monday at Miss Kirby’s house for a time of prayer, fellowship and Bible study.
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Far right: Don and Silvia Eager were participants in die game “How well do you know your spouse,’' after the Valentine’s Banquet. Right: Chris DeBar is a bit wet after cleaning die kitchen Below: Shannon Tull and Gloriann Patrick work in die Inn kitchen.
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International Students
Above: Listening to die radio and the reports of wars and racial tension, the only diing that can be done is thank God that He has the only way to bring people of all colors and cultures to true unity. . .unity in the body of Christ! Above Right: Grzeqorz Kopczyk leads the student body in the International Service one Sunday evening.
Above: Ricardo Silva and Rinaldo Lotti were able to use a long weekend to visit Jackie Rondini in Canada.
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As the year 2000 ended and 2001 came upon us, one could only wonder what the future holds. Open the book of Revelation and there are the promises of the future. The Gospel Productions play “Apocalypse and After” is a play that gives the scary aftermath of the rapture. The main character, Nathan, refuses to accept the free gift of salvation that his wife, Amber, has received. Not long after he rejects Christ, Amber disappears along with several millions as Nathan is left to figure out what to do. At this time a “prophet” comes on the scene and offers Nathan and those left behind all the worldly pleasure each could desire. Many choose to accept the “mark,” but Nathan still deliberates
until he is face to face with the Antichrist realizing he made the awful mistake of not choosing Christ. Apocalypse served as a fall ministry to over twenty-five second year students. Students took the acting roles while IMPACT and Bert Britt provided their voices in the main singing parts. The cast and crew traveled every weekend along the east coast performing for over 11, 350 people with a total of nine performances during the months of September to October. Through this ministry, 419 came to know7die Lord Jesus Christ as Savior as they realized that was the only w7ay to have eternal life. Samantha Fike
Above: Being on tour sharing die gospel often leaves one with lack of sleep and in need of caffeine. Joe Jordan on tour with Apocalypse.
Below: Ever wonder what you would look like at age sixty? Paula L'Heureux does.
Above: Bert Britt leads IMPACT in T bowed, after die climax of die drama. Left: Tammy Fields and Carrie Beggs can not only act but can iron a perfect pleat.
Right: Zack Easton studies a portion of Scripture during a Club meeting. Below: Word of Life Club teens from Lighthouse Bible Church in Saratoga.
Above: IDP student Mark Palmeri leads an ACM Bible study in a local church.
Below: Matt Wilson uses a spoon to serenade Kim Barney while washing dishes.
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experience to apply what they are learning from classes. But there are times when one of the teens asks a question which their leadei might not be able to answer, and those are the times of realization that there is still so much to learn in order to rive good sound Biblical advice. DIA o m O has opened doors for students to get into teens lives and has even allowed one WOLBI student to lead a teenager to the Lord! Since the WOLBI students are involved in ACM through out all three academic quarters, they are able to work with the same group of teens on a consistent basis and are able to see the youth groups change and grow. Samantha Fike
The Adirondack Clubs Ministry is a year J J long ministry that works in die local churches. Those who are in ACM go out twice a w'eek, usually Wednesday nights and Sunday, to be club leaders for the church's Word of Life Clubs program. Part of the Club program is called Discipleship in Action (DIA) wiiere the youdi group breaks up into groups of three to five teens and are discipled by a WOLBI student. The student is able to challenge the teens to take what they have learned from the lesson and use it in their daily lives. They also encourage them to keep doing their Quiet Time and scripture memory. ACM allows WOLBI students a practical
placing first in die league. For the spring quarter the team played at local prisons and took six days to go to New York City and Philadelphia for Open Air Evangelism. The ministry that the team had in the parks and on the streets was amazing. A total of fifteen people made decisions for Christ as a result of the team’s visit to diese cities. Overall, it was a great year with die team finishing 15-3. Praise God for the opportunities to spread die gospel through playing basketball. Stephen Brisson
The 2000-2001 men’s basketball team had an awesome season. The fal1 was off to a great start with team games and a basketball tournament held at the BI. During Christmas break, some of the team players went to Argentina for ten days. They played six games and about sixty people were saved as a result of their ministry there. Winter quarter consisted of the team running Snow Camp basketball competitions each weekend. This year was the first season die team was included in the Northern Independent Conference. Being in the NIC allowed the team to end the winter quarter with the team
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Back Row: Coach Lyle Hartwell, Joshua Moon, Matthew DeLarme, Stephen Brisson, Joshua Locy, Justin Spier, Samuel Wender. Front Row: Jason Weakley, Joshua Yoder, David Christ, Scott McCullough, Jeremy Wicks, Adam Fedale.
Right: During Snow Camp the team members acted as coaches for die camper’s All Star games.
Above: The men's and women’s basketball teams after winning die tournament at Practical Bible College. Left: Men’s basketball team members are seen practicing on die court at all hours of die day.
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Left: Monica Melville takes advantage of an open shot.
Below: Coach Hartwell often took time to share with the team and encourage diem to keep going
Back Row: Coach Lyle Hartwell, Brooke Hollman, Bethany Vogt, Anna Bullins, Randi VanderWiele, Lekesha Sanders. Front Row: Veronica Verdin, Monica Melville, Nicole Booker, Emily Hempill, Christy Bornt.
Above and Below: Not only did die team come together on die court, but off die court as well.
challenged off the court when they had the opportunity to share the gospel with die other teams. Aldiough they experienced rejection, they also saw tw^o people come to know the Lord as dieir Savior and many seeds were sown. In the Spring quarter, the team was able to end their ministry with a week of Open Air Evangelism in NYC, handing out tracts and doing surveys. About twenty people w^ere saved as a result of this ministry. The 2000-2001 season brought the women’s basketball team together more then just on die court. What started out as twelve individuals ended up as one. Monica Melville
The basketball season was full of memories, of laughter and of tears. As a team, die women faced many obstacles which only brought them closer and made their ministry stronger. The year started off with tryouts, every girl wondering if she had a chance, but finally the team was chosen and the season began. The team played about fifteen games and was involved in a tournament at Practical Bible College where they won the championship. Throughout those games, the women were challenged both on and off the basketball court. On the court diey learned more about the meaning of the game and different strategies that worked to pull them together. But most importantly, the team w^as
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