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More Than Conquerers C hallenged to con quer? Certainly this is true at Word of Life Bible Insti mine. He now lives and gives forgiveness of sin to those of us who accept His

for the given challenge to spread the Gospel message to all people, to study and know His Word, and to strive for daily sanctifica tion. In classes and commit ment to personal study, we learn to rightly divide the Word of Truth, and to bet ter equip ourselves for ser vice. Through ministries and other outreaches we share the Good News, tell ing others about our Most High God and His precious Son’s plan for all humanity. “What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?"

tute. Classes, ministries, and all other aspects of stu dent life help to equip us for the task. Jesus has chal lenged us to be more like Himself, to study and know His Word, and to take the Gospel to all people; and we know that we will be victorious through Him! We have confidence in Christ because of His death on the cross. Jesus not only conquered death, but paid the price for your sin and

...in all these things we are more than conquerers through Him who loved us. Romans 8:37

gift of salvation. As stu dents at the Bible Institute, we are equipping ourselves

George Theis Conquering Testimony for Jesus Christ G eorge Theis has impacted the world through his ministry at George had the op portunity of influencing thousands of people for Christ.

Florida; their son Steve and his wife, Marissol, reside in Recife, Brazil, directing the ministry that his dad began; their last, daughter Sherri is married to Alejandro Belmer, the director of WOL Spain. These three families combined have provided their parents with nine lively grand children. Countless numbers of people have been affect ed through the faithful ness of George Theis. Exhorting powerful ser mons, inciting students with his classroom wis dom, and broadcasting- many messages over the world through the Word of Life Radio Ministry J have been just a few of the many ways Mr. Theis has touched individual lives through his own. This is George Theis’s last year as Executive Di rector. Although he may be retiring from Word of Life, undoubtedly he will continue to touch lives and serve the Lord faith fully in other areas.

In 1983, the Theis fami ly returned to the home / •••• • • .. office at Schroon Lake, New York, where Mr. Theis served as co director and, in 1991, he became the executive di rector of Word of Life Fel1owship Internation al. Word of Life now ministers in 46 locations around the wor1d through various camps, conference centers, Bi ble clubs, Bible Institu tes, high school evange listic campaigns, musical dramas, singing teams, OAE, and radio broad casts. Mr. Theis is a strong Bible preacher and enjoys communicat ing the Gospel. Mr. and Mrs. Theis have been blessed by all three of their children being involved in the Word of Life ministry. Their daughter Linda is mar ried to Keight Balsley, Director of Ministries at the Bible Institute in

Word of Life for over 40 years. He was saved when lie was seventeen years old on Word of Life Island at a campfire service. After graduating from Bible college and seminary, George mar ried Joan Robinson, and together they started the first Word of Life Bible Club in Lakeland, Flor ida, in 1959. Realizing the great need of youth around the wor1d, George and Joan joined the Word of Life team in Brazil in 1963. In 1973, they established the thriving youth work of Palavra da Vicla (Word of Life) in tropical Reci fe, a city with a popula tion of three million peo ple. Today a permanent staff of twentv-three ad- J ministers a youth camp, school meetings, Bible Institute, evangelistic campaigns, Bible clubs, and OAE. During his twenty years in Brazil,

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mission field, and in the experience of working along side Mr. Theis as the director of Word of Life. Mr. Theis's “godliness, faithfulness, and great example of family values” have been a few of the many char acteristics admired in George by Mr. Jordan. These qualities are all at tributes portrayed through Mr. Theis’s life, and the character shown by this great man is a tre mendous testimony for our Lord and Savior.

vibrant Word of Life Ministry (a fellowship of loyal people and strong leaders) from very God ly, sucessful, and highly regarded founders.” Joe Jordan was also greatly affected by Geor ge Theis’s life. Mr. Jor dan admires his long time friend’s “sterling Godly character” and has been greatly influ enced throughout his whole life ranging under his Bible Club direction in Junior High to the challenge of going to the

George Theis has im pacted many lives of the staff of Word of Life. Wayne Lewis gave a powerful description of how this man of God has affected his life “by his stability, graciousness, consistancy, humility, Godly example of a hus band, father, leader, and friendship.” Mr. Lewis believes that Mr. Theis's greatest conquering ex perience has been “sucessfully taking over and transitioning leader ship of the growing and

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Student Life Philippians 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

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pression of tranquil campus life, but all the fun is lurk ing just beyond the doors of the Field House. This is where all the memories be gin: Registration. After standing in lines for what seems like hours, and being sent from station to station, you finally break free from station #157, and begin the lovely task of moving into your new home away from home. No parents, no siblings, no problems, right? Just wait — it gets better. Your roommates and all of their stuff is strewn from ceiling to floor, their parents are stomping in again and out

ou’ve had the en tire summer to re lax and just chill with your friends.

Wherefore seeing we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witness es, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. Hebrews 12:1

You went to bed at around 2 am and didn't see the sun until mavbe noon. The J 9 days were spent lethargical ly, with nothing too press ing on your mind. Perhaps some odd projects were completed, but nothing too straining. Thus was the for mer life of the first year Word of Life Bible Insti tute scholar. Then it starts. The Adirondack chairs, picnic tables, plush green grass, and placid waters of Schroon Lake give the im-

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Start again, cramming more mis cellaneous stuff into the con fines of the four walls. All you can do is stand and stare; it’s a weird feeling. Suddenly the adrenaline shoots throughout your system, and everything moves into high gear. New people, countless names, tons of papers, and a jumble of anticipations are all being processed in a brain that hasn't done any mental math for 3 months. But hey, it’s cool - it’s college! Over the course of the next few days, meetings and orien tations fill the schedule. Then, classes commence and the Bible Content test rem inds you why you are here

and makes you wonder if you / / could ever learn all that infor mation. A new way of life be- / gins. Gone are the afternoon wake up calls and the lacka daisical lifestyle of summer. You settle into a schedule with quiet time, classes, work, studying, and meeting new people. Just when it seems as though you can’t take in any more data, someone points out that tomorrow is "Fun Day." Monday dawns warm and sunny, and although you can feel the excitement rising in the air, you are a little cau tious. All of your defenses are soon gone, as you join in the laughter and hilarious games

of the day. Y'es friends, I bet you never thought Human Foosball, or spinning around on the head of a bat and try- / ing to run 25 feet while look ing through the small end of an orange cone could be so enjoyable. It’s a riot as people all around you are dropping to the ground, either from sheer vertigo or uncontrolla ble laughter. You will never look at the soccer field the same way again. From that day on, you begin to realize that Word of Life is a place where good times are always to be had, and that good, clean fun isn’t a thing of the past.

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Thanksgiving Fiesta Food, Folks, Fellowship, and Fun

N othing beats sitting down for Thanksgiv- ing dinner with a plate full of steam ing-hot turkey with all the trimmings, Mom and Dad seated happily be side you, while pleasant music plays in the back ground. Your professor is seated across from you and... WHAT?! Your professor?! Where are

you? Don't fret, all is well... it's the annual Word of Life Thanksgiv ing Fiesta and everything isjust as it ought to be. It's unlike any other holi day dinner that you have ever had in your life (unless you come from a family of 900, your aunt sculpts turkeys out of ice, and your grandmother bakes nine foot cornu copias).

Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might be unto our Godfor ever and ever. Revelation 7:12

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Cordon Bleu garnished with asparagus or gour met desserts? But noth ing could compare with the entertainment by Greg Genter or the ser vice provided at dinner by two volunteer photo graphers. Amidst the countless camera flashes and semi natural smiles, the hu morous testimonies of Beto and Crystal Tarasuik brought all the attention to where it be longed; the sovereignty of God as He works in the lives of men and women who want to ser ve Him... together.

nistic comments from Mr. Tim Carter had come to an end. After selecting the perfect pieces from your ward robe and getting ready for the big night, you and your date waltzed ever so elegantly into the Garden Cafe. Decorated to the pink of perfection, everything seemed to glisten in the dim lights. Each attendant seemed to be having a totally en joyable time while con ducting themselves with the upmost decorum. Even the food was extra special that night- who doesn't love Chicken

he night was a hit all around. As you scan the n o w em pt y

Garden Cafe, pieces of the evening that have been left behind catch your eye. A napkin here, a program there, empty punch glasses, forgotten flowers, plastic corsage containers, and even a camera and someone's gloves- all remnants from an evening of smooth conversation, el egant dining, and special people. It finally came. . . At last, all the hype and antago

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O nce again, it's a new morning - a new clay to praise and ser ve our Lord. As we all stumble from our bunks to begin the daily process of preparing ourselves for classes, we face the

"Average Day" BEEP, BEEP, BEEP, BEE - SMACK!

is the most important and influential thirty minutes of the day. The truths and applications found therein are what fuel each of us as we re new our relationship with the One through Whom we live. Other required tasks in clude... dorm jobs! Al though not the most ex citing, cleaning toilets,

classes are filled with knowledge that pro motes each student to de velop in his cmher Chris tian life. As announcements con clude class, a select few await the precious words: “Food service you are dismissed.” This is one of the perks of working lunch food service - eat ing first, but other work

mopping floors, and va cuuming are all essential elements in keeping each dorm clean and sanitary. If you happen to be a breakfast goer, you can count on a good hearty meal waiting for you in the dining hall. Be sure to guzzle down that caf- fiene, it’s class time! Whether it’s Hermeneu tics or Soteriology, all

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tween sleeping and being awake. Whether you have first or second quiet time de termines your morning schedule, but there are certain things that every student must do before class. Quiet Time

other misplaced items, you finally arrive . . . onlv to be shocked to / death by blinding lights and screaming hair dryers. But none of this is a surprise, and you press on undaunted by the harsh contrast be

same tasks - required and otherwise. Your roomates will agree that personal hygiene is of the utmost priority so you grab the essential toiletries and begin the trek to the bathroom. Tripping over shoes and

assignments offer just as many “good times.” After an afternoon of hanging out, work as signments, studying, or (perhaps) sleep, all stu dents have one thing in common: hunger. Din ner always proves to be a time for relaxation, good fellowship, and endless laughs. A great release before the evening study

hours. 6:30pm - study hours, so study, study, study. Ac tually, its more like study, and read, and do chapter titles, and mem orize verses, and... When everyone gets out of study hours, it’s a mad house! After sitting at a desk for two and a half hours, its nice to go a little crazy. But dorm de

vos are a time when we all get together to share from our hearts and God’s Word. Finally, by 11:30pm all students can be found in their respective beds, dreaming of the future and gaining strength for the next day.

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1 John 4:4 Ye are of God, little chil dren, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

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First Year

S chool starts once again, but this time in an entirely different world. A class size of over six hun dred people provides an interesting way of learn ing. Meeting new faces as you find your seat in the ocean of Council Hall adds to the anticipation of your very first day. “Good Morning, Ladies and Gentlemen" are the first words you hear from your new profes sor, Dr. Tom Davis, be fore he opens the class in prayer. Realizing the list of classes that you will be studying this year pro vides a feeling of excited joy as the wise professor briefly gives a descrip tion of each topic. The classes of the day come to ✓ an end and you feel your stomach begin to rumble as you realize that it is now time for lunch. Making your way through the line and making sure that you have your ID with you, you wonder what tasty meal is on the menu. Nothing can compare with the food mom cooks for you, but hey, it’s col

it! Supper is next on the agenda and another tempting feast awraits you in the dining hall. You sit with some new friends that you made through out the day and get to know them a little bit better. Soon it is time for studv hours which is something totally new for you considering you have never really been * forced to study before, / let alone for a period of about three hours, but looking over your class notes and learning your verses soon passes the time along swiftly. “Devos!” Comes a yell ✓ from the hall and you quickly scramble around your dorm-mates to lis ten to the wisdom of your RA. Getting to hear the testimonies from the people you will be spend ing your school year with sparks an interest in get ting to know them a bit better. Lights-out is in just a few minutes and as you crawl in bed you contemplate the day’s events as you realize what a great year you are about to embark on.

lege, and after eating your first bite you come to the conclusion that you just might like it he re. You quickly finish your lunch and hastily He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock; and when theflood rose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock. Luke 6:48 make your way to your work assignment. Meet ing your supervisor and work-mates builds the at mosphere as you discov er what exactly your job entails. Hey, this is only a few hours a week and by God’s grace you can do

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* Indicates Florida Students David Akers Andrew Albrecht Sarahanne Alexander *Matthew Allen Felipe Alves

*Christine Ames *Donald Ames Luke Amos Jill Andras Sorhaya Araujo

Phillip Armstrong Janice Aseltine Bryce Ashmore III / Jonathan Atkins *Corina Babcook

Dominika Babraj Grace Beak Landon Bailey /

David Baker Justin Banks

Trevor Barker Jennifer Barry Shara Bartholomew Miccah Battishill Rvan Beachv / j

Christopher Beall Heidi Beatty Andrew Bell Matthew Bell Robby Bellet ✓

Aaron Benner Mandy Berger Jason Berrus John Bertussi Miranda Betz

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Work Assignment

F rom shoveling snow to wrapping silverware, all students partici pate in some type of work assignment here at the Bible Institute. Hun dreds are asking, “Why work assignments?” Why ?! Well, for one reason, this drastically lowers the overall cost of tuition, and rather than hire full time employees for jobs such as maintenance, housekeeping or food service, the students get to have all the fun!

our resumes. We hope that in our future en deavors, others will ob serve our hearts for ser vice as we press on in the real world, striving to glorify God in every thing that we do.

As we learn the disci pline that always comes with a new responsibility, our Christian work ethic is formed and strength ened. We also develop true attitudes of service, all the while diversifying

Shannon Blanton Marie Blau Evan Bledsoe Stephen Blewett Brice Boeke

Shallon Boice Stacey Bollman / Rebecca Boltz Scott Booher James Breneman

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Jeffrey Briggs Heather Brookhart Christine Brown Paul Brown *Mike Brummel

Jenn Buell *Tara Bunker *Pamela Bunning Amy Burdick Brittney Burnell ✓

Gregory Burnett Chad Burns Heather Butcher Caroline Cahoon Bill Callister

Jason Campbell Rachel Canatella Brandi Carmichael Anthony Carro Kristen Carson

David Carter Laura Carter Ryan Casavant Esther Case Tammy Chambers /

April Childress Laura Christ ’ Andrew Christianson Keith Christopher Philip Clark

Deborah Clement Morgan Close Tiffanie Clugston *Onan Coca Bonnie Colwell

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Julianna Comp Michelle Compton Steve Conine Adam Cook Rachael Corless

Brian Corley Michele Cortes Leslie Cousins Danae Couture Rachel Cowan

Dormitory Life o two people are the same, no two rooms are the same

same, especially at WOL- BI. From Austria to Spain, each has its own personality. Of course, there will always be the “rowdy room," the “messy room," the “mothering berth," the “spiritual haven," and

the “Atari chamber," but all of these have one thing in common: stu dents. Some just want to have fun, while others squeeze in a few more hours of studying. Faci als, flannels, wet laun dry, curlers, guitar groups, and the all too popular “Hey, can 1 bor row your------?" are not V uncommon in the dorm life. Sure, on the outside everything appears to be typical and orderly, but once you step you will never be the same

(especially if it is shared by two or more people), and therefore, no two dormitories can be com pared and found the

Carrie Cruciano Alissa Culver Scott Curey *Cathi Currey *Jacob Cutting

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Kendra Cyphert Dennis D'Augostine

Sarah Da Silva Jeffrey Darling Becky Darr

| *Cheryl Davi|dson Jason Davidson *April Davis Elizabeth Davis Heidi Davis

Melissa Davis Marie Day Sean Day Shawn De Alley Vicky De Gone

Richard De Groat Kathryn De Livron Martha Decker *Anthony Dephue Don Dewald

Derick Dickerhoof Bradley Dickinson Andrew Dickson Anthony Diego III Seth Dimond

Holly Dodson Heather Dolbear Joy Dooley Benjamin Douglas *Christopher Douglas

Aimee Dowdy *Daniel Dovle j Christopher Duchardt Tyrone Dudley

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Lynnette Duguay Erica Eaton Erin Eaton Rebekah Edilson Benjamin Edwards

Wendi Eelman Matthew Elder Gary Elfner Jared Emerson Kenneth Engstrom

*Benjamin Enloe Rebecca Evans Dennis Farley Timothy Farr David Feliciano

Student Body Represenatives '99

the individual spiritual lives, and seeking to find what would be in the stu dent's best interests are a few of the jobs they do. Many new goals wish to be accomplished this year. A few of these are showing the students the importance of missions and having the student body draw closer to God. Matt Leland stated an excellent challenge, “Live what you are here for, and be faithful with what you have. 1 Corinthians 4:2.”

T he votes are in! Who will rep resent the class of 1999? This year’s offices have been filled with the following distinguished people: Matt Leland (Missions

Vice President), Kyle Gray (Vice-President), Jen Hooton (Secretary/ Treasurer), Josh Van Slyke (Chaplain), and Dave Thomas (Presi dent). Coordinating ban quets, getting involved in

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Daniel Felix Philip Farrari Amanda Fetters Sarah Fielden *Laurence Fields

Amy Finch Matthew Finch urn *Amanda Fisher Jeffrey Fleming John Floresta

Chip Foss Nicole Foster Jadon Fowler Scott Foyle j Tucker France

Deborah Fries Jay Friesen Valerie Frye Danielle Funderburk ^Joseph Galletta

Nicole Galley Jeffrey Ganong Luke Gardner William Gasiorowski Kimberly Gaskill

*Tyler Geel Miles Gelatt Mandana Ghaferieh Jeremy Giggy Nathaniel Gilbert

*Amy Gilliland Sandra Gittins James Glidden *Kurt Goglin Aaron Goodrich

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Daniel Goodwin Sharon Gordon Stacey Gordon Joe Gough Bunny Grajkowski

Heather Gravatt Jonathan Gravatt Casey Gray Kyle Gray Joshua Grayum

Jessica Greenslade Wayne Griffin II / Steven Groff 11 Melody Gschwend Marissa Guce

Heather Gueli Andrew Gushee David Guy Christine Gwyn Timothy Gwyn

Matthew Hager Beverly Hagie Bill Hagie Shandee Hamelin Nathan Hand

Amee Haneman Alan Harless Joseph Harris Nicole Harris Jonathan Hart

*Amy Hartley James Hartwig Jana Hastings Michael Hatrak Sherri Hayes

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Laundry Time

L ets see... no more socks... no shirts... no more towels... oh no... no more clean under wear?! Now, now, student! Put on that happy face, and grab a fork lift, because it’s time to tote Mount Smelly over to the laun dry room! Yes, you probably should have done it three weeks ago, but after all you are a busy person. Alright, how did Mom say to do it? Lights are hot, darks are not? Or

Now I can run, jump, and play in the mud...well, that is until I run out of clothes again.

was it the other way ✓ around? I guess it doesn’t matter any way, there is only one washer left. Finally done! Oh, the feeling of exhilaration!

Bradley Heacock II Stephen Heck Jennifer Henning Christine Herhei Chris Herman

David Herring Kathryn Hershey Heather Hertzler Travis Hickman Eric Hicks

*Kristen Hilsher Eric Hiner Satoshi Hiravama y Carolyn Hoaglin Rebekah Hodges

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Charles Hoeg John Hoffman Jr. Michelle Holt Jennifer Hooton Alicia Horkey

*Natalie Howlett David Huffman *Danielle Hunt *James Hunt Jason Hutchins

January Hyatt Akemi Iimura Mary Beth Ingala Laura Irons *Bradley Jenkins

Carrie Jenkins Caroline Johnson Luke Johnson *Rebecca Johnson Jonathan Jones

Kristy Jones Laura Jones Matthew Jones *Terry Jones II Erik Juntti

Kristi Kahl Timothy Karel Kristien Kattrein Jaime Keller Sarah Keller

Christopher Kelly Matthew Kendrick Laura Kidd Alexandra Kiley Rebecca King

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Beth Kirtland Daniel KissinOger *Jeremy Kitto *Marissa Kline Melody Knapp

Dorm Devotions

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God...” Sound familiar? That’s just one of the songs you might hear sung for dorm devotions. Every Monday through Thursday night from 9:50-10:05 you will find the dorm in the RA’s room, hallway, or even on the balcony doing de votions. Students share what they are learning in their own life while chal lenging the others in their walk with God.

Some nights you can find a staff member, RD or guest lecturer doing de- vos with the students. Dorm devotions is a time set aside for the whole

dorm to get together to pray, praise God, and study His word. It's a great way to focus on God’s word before you go to bed.

Ryan Knowles / *Aaron Koehler Rvuichiro Koinuina J Melanie Koole Jacob Kovacs

*Sarah Kowalski Erin Kramer Jamie Kreps Jared Krider Karen Krigbaum

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*Matthew Krupka Chad Kurka Izumi Kusaka Tamara La Croix Glenn La Porte

Juan Carlos Lagares Benjamin Laird

*Stacey Laird *Nicole Laili Herwig Lamb

Damaso Lamos Heather Lamphere Joshua Landis *Heather Lane Natalie Laney

Nicholas Lang Stephen Leaman Matthew Leland Jane Lemmon *Ivan Leon

*Leah Lopez Jaime Lopez Jr. Tracy Loudermilk Ryan Lowe J Craig Lubbers

Zebraw Lully *Michael Lundin Karen Lyons j Soveida Mac Beth Jana Mac Kinnon

William Mac Lean Bradford Mace *Cara Mace Jennifer Maguire David Marilao

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Wayne Marquess Kami Martin Kara Martin Kathleen Martinez Andrew Mater

Laura Mattison Michael Me Carter Julie Me Clain Jason Me Cord *Lisa Me Gary

Hours

t's 6:29pm. You're rushing to make it to your desk and b o o k s open yout before study hours begin . . . whew! Now, what to study First: Verse quiz, Theology, Church Or ganization? You finally settle down and begin your studies. WTether in the dorm or library, these two and an half hours are a great time to get into God's word and receive the joy of getting to know Christ just a lit tle bit better. For those who worked

diligently before and are now excused from study / hours with a high GPA, it's a time for recreation, relaxation or even study- ine with your friends in

the snack shack, at the Annex or at the pool. No matter where you study, appreciate the time set aside to absorb the Word.

Jennifer Me Kee Jerod Me Kinley f Robert Me Knight Daryl Me Leese / *April Meadows

Susan Meier Bradford Mellette Nicola Mello Sacha Mendes *Otto Mendez

Shanon Mendez Shannon Menzies Kristin Metzler Nathan Miles Aimee Miller

Nathan Miller *Kurt Mills *James Mindrup Jacquelyn Miner Harold Mitchell Jr.

Satoshi Mizukami Darren Mock Jr. Joanna Moffat Angie Monschein Deborah Moon

Sarah Morgan Sheri Morrill Jonathan Morris Rachel Morrison Brian Morykon

Gregory Motte Andrew Mounts Elizabeth Mullen Kendell Murray Wendy Myszkiewicz

Sanae Nakamura Rebecca Nash Jill Neely JoyAnna Neiner Russell Nelson

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Stefanie Nelson Wesley Nepomuceno Jonathan Nester Julie Nicholls Terrence Nichols

Kensuke Nishimura Andrew Nisslev j *Brandon Nutter Darrin O'Brien Molly O'Connor i i

Melanie O'Neill Daniel Oliveira

Christopher Osborne ^Jonathan Overholser Donald Owens II

Rebecca Paddy Marc Palmieri Frank Papandrea Todd Paris Rebecca Park

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Elizabeth Parker Jason Patterson Joni Peat Alien Penfield Jonathan Pequignot

*Amanda Perkins Karina Pestor Amv Peters / Brian Peterson Lani Peterson

Mary Peterson * Michael Petz Priscila Pinto Tirzah Pinto Shaun Pirrone

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Christine Platania Margaret Poluikis Christopher Pope Meegan Pratt Sherri Pratt

Alicia Preast Michael Price Bradley Proudfoot j Andrew Puett *Brian Purvis

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Nancy Quagliariello Chanel Quail Sunshine Racine *Daniel Renstrom Michael Rentfrow

Jeannie Rice Jeannie Richard Amanda Rillo Linda Rios Stephen Rios

Brian Robbins Gabriel Robinson Hillary Robinson / Jason Rockwell Alison Roeck

Danielle Rogers Noetni Rondini Joshua Rosenbrook Melissa Roussakis Kristin Rucco

John Ruff Peter Buffo Jason Russell

Christopher Sabo Amanda Sabourin

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Matthew Sanclness Laurel Sargent

Yasuko Sato Carl Sauter Adam Say

Allison Schaaf Andrew Schuh Erin Schuh ^Christopher Scoggins Paul Scott

Natercia Seabra Lindsey Sexton Andrew Shanks Courtnev Shaughnessy Jamie Sheffer

in prayer to conquer the vast list of prayer re quests that come from Word of Life missionar ies scattered across the globe. Not only do we gain a deeper knowledge of other cultures through direct contact with spe cific servants of God, we also are able to “bear one another’s burdens,” as is commanded in Gala tians 6:2. As we see God answer prayer, we grow in the knowledge of Him and His plan for the world.

E ach Tuesday night at 6:30, students gather together with one thing in mind: mis sions. As the challenge went out at the Missions Conference to dedicate one’s life to God’s work abroad, everyone at the Bible Institute now has a

clearer picture of what missions and missionaries are all about. Whether in the far cor ner of China, or the cold distant climate of Cana da, all missionaries need prayer support. As a campus that seeks to sup ply the needs of God's people, all students unite

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Christopher Sheridan Lyndsay Shilton Jennifer Shipley *Erin Shoemaker *James Shoemate Jr.

Timothy Sietman Sylwia Sikorska / Jennifer Silvestri *Doug Sims *John Skirvin

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Mailroom Dreams

F ew places have the power to change the scope of a person's day. The mailroom may just

be one of those places, though. From test scores to packages, school bills, to that check that is the er, the contents (or lack thereof) of a student's mailbox can turn storms into sunshine or vice ver- answer to weeks of pray- sa. The rule of harvest

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Rebecca Smith Sarah Smith Christopher Smith Jr. *Matthew Snyder Pamela Snyder

Sarah Sochia *Terrace Solomon Daniel Spahn Daniel Spammer Rachelle Sprankell

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*Jason Sriplo Traci Stanton *James Stargel *MaiJ]k Stegall *Matthew Stegall

*Diana Steinberger Rachel Stephens

Amy Sterner / Trina Stetski Scott Stevens

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Joshua Storey Michael Stover Steven Straub Desiree Surran Philip Svoboda

Kenneth Swearingen Jennifer Taber Kimiko Takahashi

Chie Tanaka Brent Tanner

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David Thomas *Amee Thompson

Doug Towne Paul Troyer Justin Tubbs

Lisa Tucker Benjamin Tugwell Abigail Tuke John Tuttle Mark Underkofler

E very Sunday eve ning one hour af ter the service, Jack’s Snack Shack was transformed by students who came to gether to spend time in fellowship and to wor ship the Lord with songs and testimonies.

Jennifer Ungaro Joel Uphole Cara Van Den Berg Joshua Van Slyke Rachael Van Tuinen

Alexandra Vanderwal Benjamin Vassi

Jessica Vella Agustin Vega Amber Vidal

Jason Vrbanac Julie Walsh John Ware David Weaver Amy Weberg

Bethel Weberg Jonathan Weeks Lee Weeks Rebecca Weeks Chrystal Welch

Eve Weneck Jordan Wertz Katie Westcomb Heidi Wetzold Megan Weymouth

“Being a part of th< Praise Session this veai / has been one of the mos memorable moments ir our WOL experience

The opportunity to see a group of students come together for the purpose of worshipping our Lord on a regular basis has

been a blessing we can not describe. Remem ber: Worship is a life style.” - Scott, Kevin, and the rest.

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Katrina Williams Javme Wilson Woody Wilson ✓ Tami Wingate Timothy Woodcock

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Kathrine Woodrow Erin Woodworth

Jaime Yarnell Joseph Yates Tamra Yoder

Megan Yorgey Leah Young William Yuhasz Sarah Zakula Jonathan Zemmer

Hannah Zeno Twila Zimmerle Ken Zimmerman Nick Zoeller Skye Zultanky

the First Year program, many students decide to continue their education in the Second Year program. The prac ticality of the teaching, from people that are leading the ministry to day, is so relevant that no matter where God di rects a person's life, he or she can effectively min ister. Second Year teahces students to be like the Bereans, search ing the scriptures to de velop their own system of practical theology and methodology of minis try. ✓ The merit of Second

terpreted. In addition, class topics ranging from Children’s Ministy to Spiritual Gifts to Con temporary Problems in the Church are enjoyed. Scripture they have in-

Year is evidenced in the courses that are offered. Hermeneutics teaches how to interpret the Bi ble, and Homiletics/ Public Speaking teaches students how to use the

Kristine Achilles Robert Allen Jr. Jaime Allison Diana Anthony ✓ Isaac Anthony /

Chiharu Arai Julia Asbrand John AseItine Shawn Baker Lori Beaverson

Michael Becharcl Jr. Benjamin Belanger Rebekah Bennett Jennifer Bensen Kristen Bierer

Karen Blackledge Amber Boyer Charles Brett Erica Brian Joshua Brubaker

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Martin Bruno Jr. Benjamin Bunag Amy Burson Christy Buss Katie Callahan

Joanna Cameron Lisamarie Chirico Edward Clioy / Annie Christ Tonianrie Cicione

Landon Clouse Christopher Cole Benjamin Cook Danielle Daniel Hillary Davis

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Robert De Groat Shawn De Groft Shanna De La Bruere Mark De Long Melissa Dears

Rodney Dewald / Jessica Dik Sarah Dmyszewicz Janies Dotson Shannon Douthit

Heather Downen Lydia Dreisbach Micah Drexler Erin Du Bois Micah Durling

Heather Eger Noah Escue Veronica Gakuru Elizabeth Gallant Gregory Genter

Eric Glover James Gordon Kevin Gorton Melissa Gray / Paul Greaves

Kevin Green Scott Hall Kristy Hamm Kevin Hansen Bridget Hazard

Emily Hong Edward Hopkins ]r. Ben Hopman Bradley Horner Jason Hubbard

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their love for God, excel lent Christian testimony and willingness to serve the student body. From coordinating events to leading and organizing prayer bands, they seek to help the second year class honor the Lord in all things. “But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the minis try, which I have re ceived of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.” Acts 20:24

he second year / officers were elected at the beginning of

(Vice - President). Ben Cook (President), Sam Song (Missions Presi dent), and Carolyn Sprankle (Secretary/ Treasurer) were chosen not only for their leader ship abilities, but also for

the year and have work- J ed hard to serve and lead the students. Scott Hall (Chaplain), Todd Kinzer

David Huebner Laura Ingala Jenny Ingalls Jill Ingerharn Jennifer Ingersoll

Michael Ivins Brian Jennings Christina Johnston Shaji Jose Kevin Judeich

Aaron Kingsburv Michael Kingsbury Todd Kinzer Paulette Kissinger Shawn Kline

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Maria Knickerbocker Anna Koncsol Christiaan Lampen

Michael Layton Gregory Leach

Adam Libby / Kevin Light field Michele Lockwood Merinda Lowe Matthew Luckey /

John Lytle Jr. Julie Maines ‘Todd Maki Jessica Martin Philip Martin

Ron Martinez Hope Maxwell Ali Me Graw Micah Melville Ramfis Mendez

Craig Mercer Elizabeth Michel Jeanine Mickle Kimberly Milentis Angela Miller

Michael Miner Rachel Mitchell Thomas Mitchell Mayako Miyazaki Adrian Montes-Marchi

Ryan Moore Talita Moraes Carrie Moriarty Sony/a Morris Caleb Morton

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Jennifer Myers Mandy Nagle Adam Nagle Amber Neild John Nelson III

Andrea Nicholas Anmarie Nicholas Joshua Niehaus Sandv O'Donnell / 4 Emily Ostman /

Jennie Pearl Melissa Pelletier Kylene Peters Amber Pettit Bennie Pierce Jr.

Melodie Rahme Kristina Regling Seth Rempel Cynthia Rindal Craig Robinson

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Adam Schwartz Holli Scott Stephanie Sexton Jennifer Shockey Samuel Song

Cornel Soukup Marisa Spade Rebecca Spedden Matthew Spiker Carolyn Sprankle

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Bethany Stalvey Jillian Stamatis Sara Stelma Linda Strickland Karen Sullivan

Michael Svatek Alicia Taylor Amanda Taylor Jason Taylor Brian Thompson

Kathy Thulen Paul Van Der Geest Thomas Van Houten Minjen Vita Kristina Vitek

Yi-Hsin Wang Andrew Warken Jennifer Warner Benjamin Watts Sara Waymire

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International Students oocl, stores, land size, and social communications are just a few of

the things that distin guish the United States from other countries. With students from 16 other countries, you are bound to see diversity. Colossians 2:2 says, “My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ...” The student body at Word of Life came from all over the world to work together in one area, and that is the area of serving and learning more about Christ.

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Interns T he student in- twenty hours a week terns are the working to help the op- heart of the erations run smoothly, campus. Ok, Though balancing clas- maybe they are more like ses, being an RA, and the veins and arteries, working can be stressful, but they are essential to it is good to know that the life at the Bible Insti- reliable interns are at tute. Dedicating their work, because they carry time and energy into spe- part of the life of what cific assigned tasks, the goes on at WOLBI. interns spend about

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Student Activities

A time to laugh... and laughter is one thing that can be heard from both Bible Insti tutes. Student activities provide an opportunity for WOLBI collegiates to share a great time with one another. On the bas ketball courts of the Florida Campus, a huge four-colored ball can be seen from afar as shouts and laughter echo in

one’s ears. It is four square volleyball, but quieter times prove just as fun. The Ladies’ Tea. hosted by Millie Bollback, was a time for laughter and refresh ment. New York stu dents have enjoyed many weekends of planned ac tivities. Fun Day, the Harvest Jamboree, flag football, and Talent Nite are just a few examples of the positive energy

that, flows on campus. Many students have en joyed the challenge of the climbing tower or softball and volleyball tournaments, and who can forget Spirit Week or the sporatic ’80’s days? No doubt about it, Word of Lifers all know7 when to be serious, but also conquer the every day “blahs” with a little bit of fun.

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1 John 5:4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.

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Bible Institute students istry of Snow Camp for how God with a myriad of emo- any reason. Remember lives of t tions and memories, the camper you talked ways you Snow Camp will do that with until 3am? Remem- have imai to anyone. Word of Life ber how that guy in your ber God t students have the added cabin seemed to be you life and si impact of maintaining 20 five years earlier? Re- sufficienc hours of classes, work as- member that camper ciency, at signments, and friend- who was sick all night? work thix ships among all the com- Remember dishpit or don’t try' to run thm motion of 500 plus teens housekeeping or food yourself?Snow Can coming to campus each prep for 8 hours (and will never beforgotten

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This year's theme, “Pressing Toward the Mark (Phil 3:16)” also showed each of us, as well as the campers, that we are here for a pur pose. Working in Snow Camp, in whatever capacity assigned, gave us the oppor tunity to learn more about what this verse means as we pressed toward the goal of honoring Christ in all we did.

Men's Basketball

V arious coaches, a new group of guys that never played together before, and a basketball. That’s the way the school year started out for the Men’s basketball team... well, sort of. Seth Rempel, a second year student who also played on the basketball team last year, gives his testimony of how it all started this year: “The school year started in a very weird way. I was / / preparing to come up to school a couple of days early for basketball try outs when I received a phone call from someone saying that Darrell Lacks was in a motorcycle acci

time was when Coach Lacks was able to return as coach in the winter quarter. Throughout the year the team had the opportuni ty to go to several differ ent colleges and prisons. Everywhere they went they shared the gospel and handed out tracts. Seth tells us about his ex perience at the prisons: “At first we were not sure what to expect. But we soon came to see that these guys were very hungry, they’re search ing for something to fill the void in their lives. It was great to see God open doors for the gos pel through the game of basketball.”

dent. That took me by surprise and was very hard to take because of the relationship we had lastyear.“ Because of Coach Lack’s accident, Mr. Rick Warken started out coaching both the men’s soccer and basketball teams until Mr. Wicks took over basketball. The basketball team lost their first game but God came out the victor; that night, two people came to know the Lord as Sa vior. Measuring in points, the team had only one win during the bas ketball season, but they had many eternal tri umphs as the gospel went out. Another exciting

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Women's Basketball he Women's Basketball Ministry is a tremendous tween the WOLBI team lives allowed the team and their opponents pro- many witnessing

members to bond togeth er. “It was such an honor and privilege to play bas ketball for WOL. It was so incredible to be able to play a sport I love, and God allowed me to have a ministry with it. God really used the experi ence that I had through basketball to help me grow," reflected Rachel Mitchell.

opportunities. Following the game, players shared the gospel with opposing team members and spec tators. An atmosphere of /ship and unity was also generated among the team members. Ac countability and discus sions about how God was working in each of their

opportunity to incorpo rate basketball with evangelism. The girls were driven to compete in a way that exemplified a Christ-like attitude as they contended against area colleges and high schools. Basketball creat ed a common link be

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F ellowship with Washington Bi ble College, hap py reunions with OAE teams, women’s conferences, the FAO Schwartz toy store, ferry races, trying to eat sugar cane, pizza parlors, and Jaci Velasquez?!?!? Yes, that’s right. Jaci carried the spirit of the CFB-A team with her song "If This World" throughout the entire adventure. The CBF-B and C teams combined their forces and had a very eventful experience as well. Hal

temple. The weeklong CBF ministry challenged the twelve- m ember squad with door to door, street, subway, and bag dinner witnessing. Grow- ing closer to Christ through the many trials such as getting lost, re jected, or even being challenged by their own understanding of the Bi ble, the CBF teams tri umphed victoriously by being able to see lost souls come to find Christ as their personal Savior and Friend.

lelujah parties, leaf rides, and having loads of fun with the age-old slinky are just a few of the high lights from their week with the CBF family. ✓ Both teams enjoyed the hospitality of Uncle Jim and his dedicated work ers. Working with Bea con Bible Church and helping to spruce up the CBF camp were on the agenda for both of the groups. An evening in China Town was also in the schedule for both parties as well as visiting the newly built Buddhist

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