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A n s Christians, we have been commanded to STAND FIRM. We m us t stand against the schemes of the dev il , against the sin of t h e world ar ou nd us, against t h e pressures of our society, against the "sin that so easily entangles..." Many think that their year at Word of Life Bible Institute is a kind of test- can they survive the rules, the demerits, t h e work hours, the daily s ch e duel , the exhausting ministry opportunities? Howeevr, the real test occurs when we leavethis campus and step out intothe "real world." Will we put on the armor of God that will enabel us to effectively fight the battle raging in the world today? Or will we allow the enemy’s weapons to penetrate the protective shieldof our faith? Our prayer is that eahc student, having done all they could during this year to prepare themeslves for a life of sevrice to our King, would STAND for Him, even amidst a so ci et y that tries so desperately to pull us down.
Word of Life Bible Institute
NewYork Campus Florida Campus
4200 Glendale Road • PottersviHe NY 12860 • (518) 494-4723 13001 Word of Life Drive • Hudson FL 34669 • (727) 857-9746
Web Site www.wolbi.net
President
Founders
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Jack Wvrtzen and Harrv Bollback
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Having Done all, to stand. It has been our desire this year to share ■ WF * K t li our words and our lives the sobering responsibility we have to stand for our Lord as shining lights in the midst of this dark world of sin and despair A yearbook brings many memories. Our prayer is that as you look through this volume and see faces of friends, faculty, staff, and guest lecturers that your hearts will be moved and your memory will be spurred on to faithfulness in the awesome privilege of having done all, we stand for our Lord. Through your smiles and maybe even shedding of tears, my prayer is that you will never forget what God
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"God used... a man of explicit and almost childlike faith who believed that God would do the impossible."
n August of 1999, Joe Jordan succeeded George Theis as the Executive irector of Word of Life international.
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George Theis Former Director His ". . .stability, graciousness, consistency, humility Godly example of a husband, father, leader, and friend" has affected many.
Harry Bollback
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His life "is a testimony of the fact that a life sold out to the Lord Jesus Christ is the most exciting life available."
the qrowth of Word of Lief'sministries
The summer of 1947 was the first summer that Word of Life Island opened as a camp for teenagers to come and learn about the Word of God.
It started with one man... Jack Wyrtzen began in the 1940s with the Word of Life Hour radio programs and rallies in New York city. founders and director
The Word of Life Ranch was founded as a camp for children and young teens. Council Hall was the central meeting room, and continues to be used at the Ranch and Bible Institute today.
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Joe Jordan President
"God changed the life of a troubled teenager into a young man with a burning desire to be used of God to reach others."
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hey are just ordinary men. They were living ordinary lives. . . until they let the Lord take control. And from then on, nothing was ordinary at all! When God has total reign in your life, extraordinary things happen. The lives of Jack Wyrtzen, Harry Bollback, George Theis, and Joe Jordan have been nothing less than extraordinary. Their faithfulness to the Lord and sensitivity to His leading in their lives has brought about the organization called Word of Life, which has reached millions of people around the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Jack Wyrtzen began Word of Life in the 1940s with radio programs and rallies in New York City. Later, he took huge leaps of faith to expand Word of Life’s ministry to camps in Schroon Lake, New York, and, eventually, around the world. Harry Bollback was introduced to
Word of Life when he began to play the piano for Jack at the street meetings in New York. He and his wife, Millie, later went to Brazil and brought the gospel to Indians who would not otherwise have heard. They then returned to New York to be involved in directing the ministry there. George Theis started the first Word of Life Bible Club in Lakeland, Florida, and went on to establish Palavra da Vida (Word of Life) in Recife, Brazil. Joe Jordan started Word of Life in Argentina, where today many young men and women from Latin America are trained at the Bible Institute there to go out around the world. Reading about these men, you would think they are super heroes. But talking to them, or even just hearing them speak, it is easy to see that they are simply humble servants of our great and awesome God. Thanks to their faithfulness, many have been brought into the Kingdom, and many more have been trained to go and reach others for Christ. If every student would leave the Bible Institute with the same faith and attitude of service to the Lord, this world would be turned upside down for Jesus! Rachel Hosan
Jack Wyrtzen and family are determined to The Bible Institute was founded in 1971. make it to Schroon Lake! In 1969, Word of Here, WOL maintenance staff builds dorms to Life’s international headquarters officially be used by students and Snow Campers, moved to Schroon Lake, New York.
"Uncle Harry" Bollback is one of the highlights of a week of camp at Word of Life Ranch. His antics still continue at camp to this day!
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"Now therefore, I pray Thee, if I have foundfavor in Thy sight, teach me thy wavs, that I may know Thee..."
Exodus 33:13
r. Tom Davis is a dedicated man of great integrity- one who has stability in his spiritual walk with the Lord, as well as a thorough knowledge of God’s word. Students have been greatly affected by Dr. Davis’ ministry both in and out of the classroom. Students at WOLBI will leave with many memories of Dr. Davis from his knowledge and passion for the Jewish nation to the jokes and stories that he never runs out of (me genointa!). Other students enjoy his classroom demonstrations such as playing the drums, shooting a machine gun or "rapture practice." Whether a chicken loses his wings, a cat survives a parachute drop, or he and his dormmates climb on top of the tile ceiling of Asia dorm, (oops, was I not supposed to mention that?) he has given the students and faculty the honor to have him as part of our lives. Tom Davis is not only a teacher but also a co worker, spouse and a father to his six children, and most of all, a fatherly figure to all of his students he has taught during the past 24 years. He always goes out of his way to talk to the students and encourage them in their studies and their spiritual walk. We want to thank you, Dr. Davis, for your example of what all of us students are here for. Study to show yourself approved. God Bless. Juliana Ramos
Tom Dva i sat Word of Life
He met his wife, Susan, and they were married in 1974.
Tommy Davis (right) accepted Jesus as his personal savior at the Word of Life Inn during a family vacation. Pictured here in 1964, age 11. dedication
Tom in his dorm at the Word of Life Bible Institute.
hen Dr. Davis comes to the front of the classroom, students don’t know what to expect: chicken stories? Silly jokes or comics? A song to start class? The latest current events in Palestine? Do students need to wonder if he will open the Word of God and teach with clarity and wisdom? Me genointa! This is one thing that is a consistent part of Dr. Davis’ ministry at Word of Life Bible Institute.
Dr. Davis knows that family is important!
I isiting the newest member of their family, Ashley (known to their Jewish neighbors as "sour cream")
he Davis and Storman families at Christmas, 2000.
In 1978, Dr. Davis taught for his first year at the Word of Life Bible Institute.
Mr. and Mrs. Davis with Jack and Marge Wyrtzen at the WOLBI Valentine’s Banquet.
"Preparing to kill Benny" The Davis kids take a last look at their first family chicken.
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These are the times that try men s souls
Thomas Paine
n September 11,2001, tragedy finally struck a nation that has long remained untouched. When
the two tallest buildings in New York City came crashing to the ground, so did the sense of peace and
security that has long characterized America. The people of our great nation, and many around the
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world for that matter, began to question what in this life is truly important, and many began to look
for answers from a higher source. The answers can be found in only one place, and that is the
unchanging Word of God. Doors of opportunity swung wide open in the aftermath of the attack, and
it is easy to see that God is at work in the United States. It is important to remember that the things
of this world are
There are only two things that will STAND forever: the Word of God
and the souls of men
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Those in rebellion toward God are now
filled with cynicism, fear, and anger. Those who were on the brink of salvation are now running to Christ in full knowledge of their dependence on Him. Believers are taking note of the power they have in Christ to meet the needs in themselves and those around them. I praise the Lord and thank you, WOLBI students, for helping us through the years as we’ve seen scores from that immediate area and undoubtedly, from those towers, place their faith in Christ, before it was too late. Our Spanish Ministry teams seized the A I y I I'A v Ifl moment in New York City, and spent as much time as possible near "The Site" of -!M® the terrorist attacks. New Yorkers are I W stunned and their eyes have been opened to the reality of life and its importance. Wherever we went, we found people willing to talk, instead of complete coldness to the Gospel. The students of our four teams were challenged far beyond their dreams. We saw God’s faithfulness and many doors of opportunity were opened. We gave away 26,500 tracts, 1,800 donated books and shared the Gospel with about 700 people one on one. We wanted to be there. What a blessing to see 204 people accept Christ!
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I f ho ever said that studying had to take place during study hours? In the beautiful Adirondack mountains of NY, students find that one of the greatest places to read and meditate on God's Word is in the midst of His awesome, creation.
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I leading at WOml is one of the more time- consuming academic assignments students face. Fortunately, it elm be done just about anywhere! Jacob Towe and his skateboard found a spot on the Florida campus .to get some work done.
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"On Christ the Solid Rock I STAND, All other ground is sinking sand..." Juliana Ramos and Lisa^Wmmann
Therefore every one who hears these word of Mine and acts upon them, may be compared to a wise man, who built his house upon the rock, and the rain descended, and thefloods came, and the winds blew, and burst against that house; and yet it did notfall, for it had been founded upon the rock. Matthew 7:24-25
foBdation. And as Christians, we know that the only
foundation that will stand forever is the Word of God
This is why the students at WOLB1 have invested a year or
two of their lives into studying this foundational book
When the rains pour down and the wind blows hard, only
those who have the right foundation will be able to
STAND in the midst of the storm
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becomes quite valuable. Everyone
has their own way of decorating
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comfortable, and before long, the
dorm is referred to as "home."
I hey see you at your best and oom mates.
at your worst. They laugh with you, cry with
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in our spiritual growth, as they encourage,
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hatever you do, do your work heartily, as for 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.
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to serve. Our heart and attitude
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are what God sees, and we are
working to please Him.
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encounter people who will significantly impact your life. The
people A Word of Life Bible Institute are no exception, and, in
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"...we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand..." Romans 5:2
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fac ulty and staff
en Reeder does more than just teach and lead the singing on Sunday! Family time is of the utmost importance, especially to 3-year-old Jocelyn.
Miss Kirby
Colossians 12:8-29
We proclaim Him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, that we may present every man complete in Christ. And for this purpose also I labor, striving according to His power, which mightily works within me.
r. Jerami Mahaffey breaks out in unharnessed WTC pride during snow camp chapel!
hese three good looking French Hens take a time out from the 12 days of Christmas: Ralph Deshetsky, Bill Kay &Ben Martin.
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DR. S T URAT PAGE Vice President of Bible Institute
WAYNE LEWIS
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Associate Executive Dean
Executive Secretary
"lam thankful to God that you have chosen to spend this period of time studying and serving God with us at Word ofLife. You have been a blessing to us as you have demonstrated your lovefor God through your classroom and ministry efforts. It is our prayer that you will continue to be afaithful servant." 1 Corinthians 15:58 "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, for as much as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord."
^haun Phillips decides to try out for the girl’s basketball team. Coach
Hartwell was not impressed...
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"From September 2001 until August 2002... My how our lives change and so do our perspectives. It has been a great joy to participate in chapels and to teach this last year. To talk, laugh, pray, and empathize with many ofyou.
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ike many RD’s, Martin Fern came back with the disguised purpose of finding a spouse... and he is one of the few who has succeeded in this endeavor.
Academics
MICHELLE ALEXANDER First Year Academia
ALAN CAPELLA
DR. TOM DAVIS
JE NALDER Library Assistant
Librarian
Academic Dean
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S HRAO NWAGONER
MAR SHAL L WICKS
BRIAN DONLEY Professor of Music
SHIRLEY RICHARDS
SecondYear Academia
Registrar
Professor
Academics
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Mi s s Faith Thomas
"If I could put into words what I would say to each ofyou individually as you complete this incredible year of learning God's Word, my mind and heart go
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immediately to Psalm 1. It so succinctly describes the two different kinds of life you can have: a blessed, full life without regret or a life o f judgment, instability, and destruction. A life lived to honor the Lord brings joy beyond description, but it only comes when you love and obey God's Word. My heart's prayerfo r you is that you will take this knowledge and apply it to become the people of God that He so desires you to be. May you come to know the unfathomable riches of His love as you seek to keep serving the King!" "And he will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither; and in whatever he does, he prospers." Psalm 1:3
Ministries Assistant
Open Air Evangelism Athletic Ministries Director
RICK WARKEN Spanish Ministries
JOH N PAGE Ministries Dean
JERRY TEBOE Ministries Assistant
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Culinary Services
GLENN SLOTHOWER Administrator
E STEINBERGER Administrator’s Assistant
BOB MCFADDEN Chef Manager
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DARYL JACKSON Bakery Manager
GARY ELFNER Baker
Duans
STEPHEN HOBBS Dean of Men
SUE KIRBY Dean of Women
KEN REEDER Assistant Campus Pastor
JOE SCHENKE Dean of Students Campus Pastor
BILL KAY Assistant Dean
MANDY LANDR Y Assistant Dean
BEN MARTIN Assistant Dean
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Faith Thomas, Bill Kay &Amber Boyer
AMBER BOYER
RALPH DESHETSKY
SUE DETWEILER
Admissions Counselor
Operations Coordinator
Nurse
DO N EGER
TOM G00DR0W
BOB GRAY
CHIRSYT HENSON
JIMHENSON Financial Aid
Manager of Audio/Visual Dept. Health Center Coordinator
Business Manager
Bookstore
KARL STORMAN Admissions Coordinator
RUTH YATES Financial Aid
JERAMI MAHAFFEY
STEPHANIE MILLS
CHRISTY PAGE Art &Yearbook Advisor Aerobics Instructor
Work Assignments Coordinator
Nurse
Information Systems and T Rnhnnlnny
MA TH EW HAGER I n f oeTc h Services Technical Support
JEFF LECKRONE I nt oT ec h Services Database Developer
DANIEL MAXWELL InfoTech Services Network Administrator
T ED GRADWELL InfoeTch Services Supervisor
Martin Fern "A t \ s a RD / learned the importance of real fellowship. It is not just sitting in the dining hall and talking about your day, though that is a part of it. Thefellowship I found this year with the other RDs was centered on the Word of God and really challenged me to grow in the knowledge o fJesus Christ. It’s exciting to know that there is a group o fpeople dedicated to "stirring one another to love and good deeds" and who lived it out in their daily lives."
ADA MCOOK Admissions
JULIE COKO Housekeeping
AM Y FINCH Ranch
HURLEY
MARTIN FERN Work Assignments
MIKE EA
KAT RI NA DERY Admissions
Dean’s RD
Ministries
J ARED KRIDER Maintenance
S ONY A QUIET Health Center
JEANINE MICKLE Athletic Department
SHAUN PHILLIPS Transportation
THOMAS OBUNDE International Students
AM YRIDER Registration
RENEE WESTLAKE Food Service
DAVE WARDRICK Technical
PAUL STANFIELD Custodial
AMBER VERCEL Work Assignments
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The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God STANDS forever. OFFICERS president Ted MuCullv r chaplin Daryl Jackson secretary Bonnie Boyle
Vicki A/bertus
Erica Ahnrud
Victoria Albertus
Angela Allen
Melanie Allison
Ataa Alston
Thomas Anderson
Catina Angelini
Jeffrey Arrington
Tiffany Bach
Laura Asher
Heather Austin
Helen Banosa
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^lass breaks provide an awesome opportunity to meet with other students and pray for needs around campus.
guitars are one of the most common objects found around campus! Chris Warner, Kelly Osmun, and Sam Godfrey hang out with one of these instruments in Jack’s.
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Joshua Bean
Jill Batt
Somer Bergman
Bryan Birtch
Shane Bivens
Rachel Blair
Rachel Bodenstab
Amanda Bohrer
Jonathan Boudmer
Julie Boyd
Stephen Blauert
Andy Bloomfield
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Wyrtzen Center Since the beginning Council Hall has been the main lecture hall at Word of Life Bible Institute. Over the years, many memories run through one’s mind about the classes which were attended, the discussions that were held, and the guest lecturers who spoke. While the Jack Wyrtzen Center will be like a new beginning for WOLBI students, the familiar sights and sounds of Council Hall (right down to creaks in the floor) will ring through students’ minds for years to come. Steve Blauert
Laura Bradley
Jason Braaten
Bonnie Boyle
Donald Brandt
Sarah Breeden
Michael Brisson
Timothy Britton
Amanda Brochu
Nichole Brochu
Jack Wytzen Center- Projected Final Building
Stephen Borck
Dan Brwon
Donald Brosius
Sarah Brown
Timothy Brwon
JohnWilliam Brwon
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Boyle ★ Cormier
Cherie Brunelle
Amy Budd
Shannon Burdick
Marcy Burtchell
Timothy Callahan
Constance Campbell
Paul Campbell
Sherry Campbell
Jessica Canatella
Ada Cardoza
Katey Carrier
Kimberly Carter
Steven Carter
Karen Caton
Rebecca Cavalcanti
Megan Cavanaugh
Donelle Cazier
Kevin Chamberlin
"I’m thankful for the impact that the BI has had on my life. Through the variety of teachers and classes, plus my personal study time, the Bible has really come alive to me this year. I’ve really begun to get a grasp on how it allfits together and how I can apply it to my life. I’ve been fed so much spiritually, and been given opportunites to put it into practice!"
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"I was really struggling at the beginning o f the BI year, but God brought someone awesome into my life. 1 thank God each and every day for her. She stuck with me through it all, and helped me to break down the walls that / had between Christ and myself.
Vincent Cozzo
Rebecca Crane
Joy Crisman
Heidi Cronk
David Crossett
Justin Darnell
Kristy Darr
Markus Davis
Tammy Davis
Sean Day
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Aimee Dukett
Jennifer DeBrosse
Andre DeMel o
Andrew Diaz
Elaine Donley
Mark Eldred
Karen Earls
Jason Easton
Andrew Edilson
Susan Edwards
Joshua Ehrich
Michael Erie
Jacob Farr
Carissa Faulkenberg
Juan Fernandez
Rachel Fetterhoff
Levi Figueira
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Kathryn Fox
Janelle Firlik
Johanna Fleming
Carrie F or d
Peter Fosse
Bethany Fox
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Katie Funk
Kyle Franklin
Carrie Frey
Jacquelyn Frey
Kelli Frey
Stephen Fox
Cheryl Gibbs
Andrew Gilbert
Kenneth Galvacky
Caleb Gibbs
Kimberly Gaboury
La Nae Gainer
Thirsty? Welcome to the latest trend on the WOLBI campus - the unbreakable Nalgene water bottle. Just as similarities are drawn between people in their pets, so too Nalgene bottles and their owners have a unique resemblance to one another. Classy or cool, simple or savvy - the size, shape, shade, and sticker make the bottle unique to the owner.
Rachel Hosan & Tricia Mumau
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"I’m so thankful for the opportunity to come to the BI. This year has definitely been life changing! God has taught me more than / ever could have imagined! He is awesome and His Word is amazing. Here at the B.I. God has used professors, staff members, and my personal study of His Word to bring to light what livingfor Him is all about. It’s been an incredible experience!"
Rebecca Givens
Kristi Givens
Amber Gincerowski
Timothy Gomes
Nicloe Goodman
Dolores Graswald
l laron Gray
Derrick Goettel
Samuel Godfrey
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Nathan Hall
Jennifer Hack
Jessica Grayum
Bradley Griese
Janine Grossman
Amanda Gutwein
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Nakia Harris
Kathryn Hankin
Sarah Hannah
Hannah Halsey
Kristin Hammel
Thomas Harrington
Gabriel Heagy
Matthew Hayden
Jamie Heavner
Hector Hernandez
Melissa Helmer
Katie Herhei
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nmfi 1 Presidential chapel, Snow Camp chapel, Ministry chapel, Dean’s Discipleship chapel... Each with its own focus, these different services provide an opportunity for corporate worship amongst the student body, and allow students to start each day by fixing our eyes on the God we serve.
Seth Heydinger
Cori Herrlin
Kristen Heth
Andrea Young, Kristen Roblyer, Shannon Burdick, Kendra Lytle Music is an important part of any chapel service. Whether it be congregational singing, special music, or instruments, it all brings glory to our God!
Sarah Hilliker
Bethany Hxion
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Michelle Hoag
Lisa Hoffman
Alex Hollander
Reinaldo Gonzalez, Sven Smith Shannon Collison, Karrie Sachleben
Rachel Morrison Mr. Mike Calhoun
Brooke Holman
Patty Jo Holowitz
Melanie Hopper
Hearing the Word of God never grows old, and students are always ready to learn new truths from the speakers during chapel services.
Rachel Hosan
Brian Hosan
Joshua Howard
Lucas Hrabosky
first year
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It’s no joke- people really do meet here at WOLBI! Perhaps the staff likes to push that concept on the students a little too much, but it’s only because so many of them have met their spouses at the Bridal, I mean, Bible Institute! Here are a few of those happy couples to give testimony to that fact. . .
John & C hr itsy Paqe
Juliana Ramos
Melissa Hunt
Sung-Nam Jang
Heather Jacobs
Jeff Jaggers
Robin Jesse
JohnJimenez
David Johnson
Brian Johnson
Olivia Johnson
Crystal Kagey
Thomas Johnson
Nicolas Kameno
Nathan Kauffman
Emi Kato
Saeko Kawamoto
Amber Kawalerski
Alan Keith
Hunt ★ Levengood
Elizabeth Kennedy
Benjamin Kibbe
Young Jin Kim
Chris Kimber
David Kelly
Patrick Kendle
Jeffrey Kovach
Melissa King
Timothy King
Daniel Kitsch
Kristopher Kimlin
Karina King
"I’ve learned so much during dorm devos, just from hearing how God has worked in my dorm m ates’ lives. One thing I’ve really learned is the power ofprayer. I know that I have to give ALL of my cares 'to God and just leave it with Him, and not take any of the worry back on myself (because that’s saying God can’t be completely trusted). I finally did that and He came through far beyond what I even expected! God is so amazing. Just trust Him."
Joy Kremer
Amaris Kress
Joshua Kunkel
Deborah Kurlowich
David LaDuca
Christy Lang
Karyn Laperriere
Lynn LaRosa
Devon Levengood
Leland
Heidi Letsch
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Jeremy Lounds
Wayne Love
Kathleen Lucid
Richard Lyofrd
Heidi Lyons
Krystallyn MacAdams
Rebecca MacPherson
Craig Maisonville
Nicolas Majewicz
Jaime Malandrino
Kenneth Marl
Grace Mathews
John Matthews
Gregory Mattson
Melissa Maynard
Krista McCloy
Natalie McCord
Ted McCully
Lorin McGovern
Nathaniel McRae
Kristina McGowan
Chad McKenna
Phillip McKeon
Jordan McKinley
"God has brought me all the wayfrom the Dominican Republic, and though 1 miss my family, I know God has great things for me to learn here, it is not easy to study the Word of God, but I want to follow His will and learn more about Him. No matter what you do and who you are, God can use you!”
Nathan Mellinger
Magan Melville
Travis Merceir
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Because life in the Adirondack National Park prohibits salting the ice to ensure safety for all wildlife, a different danger now ensues. The tables have turned. Instead of man subduing nature, it is now nature’s turn. Ice is on the hunt. WOLBI students beware: big game season is now open.
THE NICE SAVE The most delicate o ffalls. scenario : A student is proceeding across campus from Jack’s to Council Hall via the main path. He is walking surely along when suddenly he takes an unuspected slip on the ice. A quick reflex regains footing, which then cues nearby friend to comment "nice save." Sure to leaveyou speechless. scenario : A student is heading in the direction of the Post Office. Shunning the main path as being for the inexperienced, he hurries across the icy turf. His foot catches on the ragged ice and he is flung kisser first into the lightly snow-covered patch of ice. THE FANNY FLOP What a lasting impression! scenario : What begins as a simple stroll turns into disaster. The target walks down Kenya Hill in direction of the gym. As she purposefully strides down the path, her feet hit pure ice, sending her hurtling into the air. Upon her ungraceful descent, she lands abruptly on her bottom. THE ULTIMATE LET-DOWN Pride goeth before a fall. scenario : The bell rings for break and student A proceeds to follow crush student B out of Council Hall for a "chance meeting" by the lake. Oozing confidence, she heads in his general direction. Just as she catches his eye, she pitches forward. As her arms flail, she detects a fleeting glimpse of her crush’s gentle smile and wave.
Christopher Milian
Katie Monahan
Matthew Miller
David Montes
Henry David Moore
Rachel Morrison
Frederick Moser
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Melisse Moura
Rachel Regner & Tricia Mumau
Tricia Mumau
Michael Murphy
Kathleen Nabur
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Narbis ★ Osborn
In preparation for Snow Camp Mark Palmeri gave WOLBI students some key tips on how to dress for success against winter weather. “We should build ourselves like a house," he told us, “ with layers of insulation to keep that heat the furnace is kicking inside."
70% of heat is lost through the head, so the hat is one of the most important articles in staying warm. Fleece or wool will do. For cold or windy days you might want a neck gaiter or face mask.
Dressing in layers helps you stay dry of dangerous perspiration that can quickly chill the body. Also, an advantage to layering is that when working hard and starting to overheat, you can simply take off an insulating layer.
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shell jacket and pants you want to find something that is waterproof, windproof, and breathable. Your jacket
should have a hood. You also might want an outer jacket if you’re planning on doing a lot of standing around. Goose- down is the warmest for it's weight, but don't break a sweat while wearing it; it dries poorly and won't keep you warm when it’s wet the way fleece or other synthetics do.
You'll want to gel some \i synthetic long underwear tops and bottoms. This layer is ideal in trapping warm air next to your body. On top of that you'll want a thicker layer for warmth. Fleece provides more for the weight than wool, but some still prefer good old wool. Dry feet are absolutely essential to preventing frostbite so it’s important that you take good care of them. You’ll want 2 pairs of . socks: a thin quick-drying pair, and some wools on top of that Boots need to be waterproof and roomy enough for thick socks and toe-wiggling to prevent frostbite.
For your hands you'll want a heavy pair of gloves or mittens made from a waterproof/breathable material (mittens conserve heat better).
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Shellev Younqblood
"Before coming to WOLB1,1 was growing in baby steps, but here I have been growing at a steady pace, learning to apply the Word to my life. I have learned how to deal with people in real life situations in a Biblical way. Work assignments have given me a place to be challenged in my spiritual growth, placing all I’ve learned into action."
Amber Penrod
Jessikah Pemberton
Austin Parks
Kelly Osmun
Matthew Parker
Angela Pirrone
Kevin Peth
Michael Pietras
Beth Poole
Jessalyn Pitzer
Brett Popp
April Pry
Ralph Purificato
Paul Proulx
Josephine Posanau
Eric Reed
Rachel Regner
Alexander Reichard
Holly Reees
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Andrew Reichard
Kristin Roblyer
Cassandra Richards
Rebekah Rineer
Nicholas Robbins
Joseph Rogers
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After the busy schedule of a typical WOLBI day, all of the students return to their dorms for dorm devotions. During this time, the students have a chance to worship God with their dormmates and pray with one another. It truly is a safe haven after a hard day’s work.
Laura Rousseau
Kristie Rutzel
Christopher Roht
Pete Weeks, Chris Weidley, Paul Orvis, John Jimenez, Brandon Capuano
Karrie Sachleben
Courtney Rylee
Most devotions start with the reading of Scripture.
Darini Perricelli
Prayer requests
often taken.
Matthew Sams
Kristin Saez
Roman Santana
Kevin Chamberlin
Students sing praise songs and play the guitar.
Chuck Scarborough, Kenny Galvacky
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Jeremy Sayer
Charles Scarborough
The current week’s guest lecturer gives a devo.
Steve Blauert
Danielle Seelhorst
Selwyn Schultz
Teresa Schwartz
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Bobby Sellers "This year, 1 have been trusting God and learning that He is in control to supply all my needs. He is there during emotional times and hard times, holding your hand and leadingyou on to maturity and godliness. Being an intern, I’ve learned to lead by example, confront people in love, and then to urge them on to good works andfaithfulness."
Dan Selph
William Selby
Robert Sellers
Kristopher Sheets
Kevin Sibert
Michael Simonds
Benjamin Sleeper
Elizabeth Sharp
Rachel Slothower
Trevor Small
Benjamin Smith
Raena Smith
Timothy Smith
Gregory Smolen
Angela Snell
Christine Somers
Aaron Sommers
Kathleen Stange
Bryan Stephens
Nicholas Stevens
Trevor Stimson
Greg Stokes
Jessica Stone
Laura Streifert
Kristy Stroup
Sakiko Sumi
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Syme ★ Wiernusz
Steven Syme
Sarah Szaroleta
Jessica Tacoma
Clay Tallman
Melody Tambussi
Nathan Teffeteller
Patricia TenHoeve Patty TenHoeve
Aaron Thibeault
Joshua Thompson
Sarah Thompson
Heather Tomich
Ricardo Torres
"It’s such a blessing to be here at WOLBI with my sister! I love her so much. My favorite thing about being here with her is getting together every Wednesday nightfor our dinner date, where we tell each other about our week. It’s wonderful to grow in Christ and see changes in her life and my own. God’s given me such a goodfriend in my sister, and a great person to look up to because I know she’s striving for Christ-likeness. I love you, Ruthie!"
Melissa Truesdale
Michelle Towle
Sophia Trang
Brittany Torxel
Stephanie Tucker Stephanie Tucker
Heather Turnage
Derek Underhile
Stephen Underkofler
Noriko Uno
Torrey Usher
Nancy Vander Jagt Joshua VanderZouwen William VanLoenen
Thomas VanTassel
Paul Vaught
first year
One of the greatest things about the WOLBI student body is that we are all brothers and sisters in Christ. But a number of students have the blessing of their biological sibling being on campus as well! Having a sibling on campus brings a bit of home to college life... and many find their closest friend in their brother or sister.
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Paul Wallenwine
Christopher Warner
Jessica Watson
Christine Watts
Jeanette Wedel
Joy Weeks
Joseph Weyman
Joshua Weinbender
Peter Weeks
Christopher Weidley
Tanya Whelly
Christen Wiernusz
first year
Wilke ★ Youngblo d
Jacob Wilke
Faith Wilkins
Amanda Williams
Bethany Williams
Jessie Williams
Trisha Williams
Jawaan Wilson
Richard Wolfe
Megumi Yamauchi
Yoriko Yamazaki
Andrea Young
Shelley Youngblood
N O TPICTURED: Richard Bentley, Korin Burdo, Luke Dale, Nathan Earls, Alicia Hufford, Julie Jaeger, Laura Jones, Hyung Kang, Peter Wabuti Odanga, Adam Palmer, Seana Perry, Vincent Sensenig, Charles Spurgeon, Jason Voi sey
Tammy Davis, Melanie Allison, Amaris Kress fr Matt Hayden, Austin Parks, Seth Heydinger
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Stephen Dawdy
Corrine Daniels
Rinaldo Lotti Filho
Heather Fortin
Peter Fox
Harold Gant
Timothy Gwyn
Marcus Jolly
Yudelka Hendricks
Kyung Kang
Kevin Lager
Justin N i xno
Gloriann Patrick
Christopher Poluikis
Ricardo Russo
Rachael Mendes
Timothy Merell
Elisabeth Seibert
Amber Waltman
Jonathan Wise
Paul Schmucker
Peter Tarwacki
Chris Tieppo
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...to his own master he stands orfalls; and STAND he will, for the Lord is able to make him STAND.
c jcuba Steve grants himself the esteemed honor of warming up Joe Jordan’s seat for Presidential | J essica Asbrand, Gaynell Hill,and Lauren Stamatis get the excitement started in a weekend snowcamp meeting.
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Kevin Alder
Eirana Allen
Joy Amadee
Maria Aparicio
Tj Armstrong
Jessica Asbrand
Christie Bacon
Ola Bajenska
Bryan Baker
James Barbour
Philip Balben
Christina Beachy
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Alder ★ S. Carter
OFFICERS president Charlie Williams vice president Jeremy Chesser missions president Sam Wender missions vice president Dale Siegenthaler chaplain Brandon Capuano secretary Kim Mumau
Nathanael Berry
Nichole Booker
Suzanne Berger
Anna Bloomfield
April Besse
Jeffrey Bickford
Ryan Buczak
Preston Brigham
Steve Brisson
Heather Borrell
Anna Bullins
Isaac Brohinsky
Bill Callister
Brandon Capuano
Melanie Burger
Andrew Calhoun
Sarah Carter
Kristin Butler
second year J 45
ninfi fi Rasy... extra time after exams + off campus classroom + permission to drink coffee in class = big business for Mobile’s Nice and Easy coffee!
Thomas Carter
Ashley Casey
Christina Catlett
Jeremy Chesser
Rebecca Chipps
David Christ
Lancie Clark
Stephen Clarke
Luke Coburn
Andrea Collier
Julie Compton
Jonah Conner
Jon Keith andJay Rameriz
Rachel Hosan
Allison Contois
Sarah Cross
Chelsea Crotty
46 second year
Maria Delanoy
Brent Finchum
Nicloe Davis
Michelle Dean
Natausha Daigle
Cody Dalton
Debbie Frisbey
Samantha Frueh
Sachiharu Fukushima
Natalie Giguere
Danica Fraser
Sandra Gillingham
Ti mGills
Reinaldo Gonzalez
Austin Green
George Graham
Bethany Gray
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Heather Gushee
Cindy Hall
Mike Hamblin
Angie Hartley
Mark Harvey
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"During this last year at the Bl, I have completely changed. The Lord began a work in my life over the summer counseling at WOL Island. My perspective started to shiftfrom myselfand how I was viewed in m an’s eyes to what I was doing totallyfor the glory of God. I was suddenly struck by the fact that these kids know nothing of love, nothing of God...they are hopeless and helpless without a Savior that they will never know ifyou or I don’t tell them! What a concept. What a privilege. What a responsibility!"
Robb Hibbard
Gaynell Hill
second year
Holly ★ Micka
Jesse Holly
Rachel Hosan
Kory Houser
Krimson Hughey
James Holt
Marjorie Kelly
Jonathan Keith
Sarah Jones
Wendy Jones
Yuka Kawauchi
Megan Lefler
Mie Kikuchi
Christopher Knight
Susan Kirkhart
Kumiko Koinuma
Margaret Kraeger
Lydia Lutz
Shaun Maynard
Kendra Lytle
Stacy Madeiros
Stacy Maedows
Mirell e Mes sner
Monica Melville
Sarah Micka
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Ashley Mortensen
Kimberly Mumau
Lisa Monje
Hayley Miller
Jessica Moody
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Rochelle Olson
Valerie Nasman
Alyssa Orwig
Joshua Olson
Jennifer Newman
Krysta Nower
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Danielle Perricelli
Kristen Plouse
Christina Parker
Jason Rameriz
Juliana Ramcs
Richard Plack
During their rare free time at WOLBI, students don’t often have the opportunity to get off campus (besides, what is there to do in Pottersville?). Instead, many enjoy fellowship in the most comfortable hangout, the dining hall, around a good old fashioned board game. Whether it is Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Risk, Uno, or Chess, students thrive on the anticipation of victory over their opponents!
Jason Truitte, Katie Herhei, Robin lessee, Jejf Bickford- Catch Phrase
Josh Olson and Ryan Buczak- Scrabble
Rachel Hosan
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Jo v Amadee
"I don’t remember anything else, but this one truth, this one life-changing reality hit my heart that day. ’There are two things in life (on this earth) that will also be in eternity- the Word of God and the souls of men- so focus on those things.’ God has allowed this phrase to crop up in numerous situations over my two years at the Bl, and I’m forever grateful to have realized and understood this basic concept of 'eternity living’."
Joshua Roberge
Heather Rose
J. Redd Regner
Dale Siegenthaler
Jeffrey Schmucker
Heather Semp
Erick Sessions
Ethan Shorey
Renee Simjian
Latisha Smith
Michael Spector
ren Stamatis
Rachel Tarbell
Charles Teffeteller
Carrie Starshak
Beth Strever
Greg Summers
Sarah Temple
Jason Truitte
Martha Truitt
Ruth TenHoeve
Rebekah Throckmorton
Erin Thomas
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