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History of Word of Life . . . 17-22 Administration.....................23-40 Students................................. 41-68 Sports..................................... 71-80 Ministries............................. 81-102 Activities....................... 103-120 Campus Life.....................121-136 Eternity One Million . . . 137-142 Ads 8c D irectory...............143-152

Word of Life Bible Institute Pottersville, N.Y. 12860

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What can these seven WOLBI guys be look ing at that is so inter esting?

Renata De Almeida sees her roomates for the first time without makeup! Anita Brubaker and Wendy Kendall enjoy a stroll through the rain.

Wonder what kind of tooth paste they use to keep their teeth so clean?

Who is that masked man? Could it be Wayne Lance?

Lori, Kathy, Carrie, and Karen are ready for a night on the town of Pottersville. Jody, Kristin, Barb, and Julia use the colors of Fall for the backdrop of their “posed” camera shot. Jack Wyrtzen smiles for the camera while offering some “see” food.

The mailroom and mail. . . our connection to the outside world. Mail carriers Shay Wedemeyer and Heidi Schmidt help make that connection for us by deliv ering the mail.

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Amy VanEaton delivers the classy Epson FX-80 printer to the Welcome Center. By the way she also works there!

I see an incredible typist in the confusion of the Administration Building. No way, that is Shelly Anstett.

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Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the dil igent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. Proverbs 12:27 The slothful man roas- teth not that which he took in hunt ing: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. Proverbs 13:4 The soul of the slug gard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. Proverbs 13:11b He that gathereth by labour shall increase. Proverbs 14:23a In all labour there is profit. Proverbs 21:5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want. Ecclesiastes 1:3 What profit hath a man of all his labour which he taketh under the sun?

Ecclesiastes 2:10-11 And whatsoever mine eyes desired I kept not from them, I withheld not my heart from any joy; for my heart rejoiced in all my labour: and this was my portion of all my labour. Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labour that I had laboured to do: and, behold, all was vanity and vexation of spirit, and there was no profit under the sun. Ecclesiastes 2:17-19a Therefore I hat ed life; because the work that is wrought under the sun is grevoius un to me: for all is vanity and vexation of spirit. Yea, I hated all my labour which I had taken under the sun: because I should leave it unto the man that shall be after me. And who knoweth wheth er he shall be a wise man or a fool? Yet shall he have rule over all my labour wherein I have laboured.

Becky Ferguson . . . One of our faithful office workers handling “tons” of paperwork.

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The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth His handiwork. Day unto day uttereth speech , and night unto night sheweth knowledge. Psalms 19:1,2

The beauty of nature jumps out at you as the water rushes down the Roaring Brook Falls.

Another breath taking sunset at dusk over the Hudson River,

Roaring Brook Falls shows off its’ splendor at dawn. The beauty of the crystal clear Adirondack waters is seen at Roaring Brook Falls.

God’s splendor is shown off in two fold, just as His beauty was displayed through His Son. Up in the hills surround ing Schroon Lake, there is a hidden radiance of beau ty known to few.

These are the “precious moments” that Jonathan Albright and Wayne Yates will remember. There is nothing better on a cold day than fellowship with friends, hot chocolate, and a cozy fire. (Rachel Cannon, Todd John son, Victoria Mahairas, Tori Grubb, and Amy McCutcheon.)

“If you don’t get over here in the picture I’m going to smack you!” (Susan Dowty) “Ouch! That’s my hair you’re pulling!” (Amie DeGroat) Cute tie, Alex! (Alex Lombardi and Matt Hurja)

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the whole world goes out.” Chris Overman went on to say, “A friend is someone who likes you in spite of yourself.” “My friends are al ways there whenever I need them no matter what the problem is,” said Karen Karel. “We cannot tell the pre cise moment when friend ship is formed. As in filling a vessel drop by drop, there is a last drop which makes the heart run over.” James Boswell

Friendship meant a great deal to the students here at W.O.L. this year. This is be cause of the strong bond that develops as a result of the Christian fellowship and the common interest which isJe sus Christ. It is through blood, sweat and tears that the students are able to grow so close to one another in such a short period of time. Gina Rider clearly put friendship in perspective when she said, “A friend is someone who comes in when

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The Germans dominate the foreign market at WOLBI, and leave it up to Sonja, Petra, Miriam, Alex, Claus, and Udo to do that.

Brazilian, Renata DeAlmeida, experiences what happens when rain turns white. . . It gets cold! The Flags of the World

Ivan Correa is speechless after his graduation. One thing he knows though is that he is heading home to Brazil.

Joung-Sik Park and “Grandpa” John Ingraham show that language is no bar rier in building a strong friendship.

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Japan’s Akiko and Ayako practice the American tradition of decorating the Christmas tree on the Every Knee Shall Bow tour.

Bermudian’s Rusheika and Denniqua, in clude Nicole to make a nice picture of smiles.

Once again the youngster in Harry comes out to impress the girls. Trisha Wolcott enjoys Ralph Joslin’s hu morous proposal for marriage. Who knows what the future will hold for this pair!

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Upper left: “Dude I’d really rather be surf ing!” (Ralph Joslin)

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ange Ryrie’s.” The laughter continues as he impersonates the Irishman, Bob Dowie. Between Jonathan Al bright and his “sup, supp, disciple meetings” and Renata DeAlmeida and her crazy Brazilian antics the stu dents fufill their 20 minutes of aerobic exercise require ment in hysterical laughter. What would WOLBI life be like without these comedians to entertain us?????

“Down in the jungles with the starving Xavanti indians. . says Harry Bollback or is it Will Stauff? It’s a Monday morning at W.O.L. The students have dragged their weary bodies out of bed and into the din ing hall. Eyes half-mast begin to widen as laughter breaks out all over the room. “I used to be a leprechaun,” continues Will Stauff “but I didn’t have lucky charms, I had lucky Bibles- blue Scof- field’s, yellow N.I.V.’s, or

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Julie Vliek is definitely exhibting the first symptoms of cabin fever. Word of Life’s one billionth demerit re ceived by Will Stauff. (issued by Doug Mill er)

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Virginia Waters, Stephanie Reed, and Bonnie Weigel have finally learned the meaning of the word “white washed.” Hey kids! Pick on someone your own size! (Ben Martin)

Cynthia Harper, Sherry Lea, and Heidi Croff spend their time at the Lake George bowling alley showing Scott McDowell how it’s really done.

Chris Herrick and Jolene Johnston stop for a rest after hiking up a near by mountain. Dan Moreno and Greg Tunstall look as if they are having a premature spring break*

Tennis is always a good stress reliever for students when the weather permits.

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From going bowling at Glens Falls to skiing at Gore mountain or just hanging out with friends at Jack’s Snak Shak, students at WOLBI know how to have fun. With the strenuous schedule of classes and the sometimes overpowering responsibility of work assignments, there is the necessity of just slowing down for a while and having fun. According to Jennifer Blount, some of the ways in which she enjoys having fun is by going shopping at the mall,

hanging out with friends at Marco Polo’s, and, of course, sleeping. On the other hand, David Dershimer says he likes to have fun by singing praise songs with friends or going on a hiking trip. Mike Riley says that to have fun he enjoys playing soccer, reading a good book or just “hanging out” with his best friends. Despite the fact that college life at WOLBI takes most of the energy one has, it seems that students still manage to have alot of fun.

David Dershimer, Rebecca Pearson, Lori Leckron, and Danny Schneider en joy the brisk fall night in a time of praise and fellowship.

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Dana Avery, Aimee Greene, Brooke Edwards and Jeannie Palonen make the most of their 10 minute break by escaping Council Hall for some fresh air and fellowship.

David Bagg and Kris Stout strike a pose.

Oh ladies! Where, oh, where did you get your lovely hair accessories. You look maaavelous!

Wayne Lance during one of his most recent mod eling shoots.

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Psalm 89:1,2 I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever; With my mouth will I make known Thy faithfulness to all generations. For I have said , Mercy shall be built up forever. Thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.

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Jack Wyrtzen, when he was 19 years of age, was lead to the Lord by George Schilling who was playing with him in the United States Army Band. George previously had been the leader of the partying scene, but after meeting the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior, his life was so changed that everybody knew it. George Schilling got Jack to go to a meeting where he heard people tell what Christ had done in their lives. Except for what

George had told him about the change Christ had wrought in his life, Jack had never heard anything like this before. He left the meeting quite shaken and that night at home as he lay in his bed in the darkness of his room, the blackness of eter nity seemed to loom before him. He realized clearly that his sin was separating him from God and that his only hope was in the way God had provided. . . Jesus Christ. God's Son had

died and shed His blood on the cross of Calvary for his sins. Jack said, "I slipped from my bed and got down on my knees and admitted to God that my life was tru ly stained and ruined with sin and I asked Him right there to save me and come into my life." Jack says, ” 1 don't remember just how or what I prayed that night, but I do know that I passed from death into life, from the grasp of Satan into God's forever family. Since that

Hawthorne Evening Bible School in 1939. Last year’s en rollment 285 students.

day, God has given me a hunger for His Word and burden for those outside of Christ. He has blessed me with a wonderful family and allowed me to share His message of salvation around the world through the ministry of Word of Life." George Schilling and Jack began a Bible Study in Jack's home and soon it grew to about 20 young men that were studying the Word of God. From there they went to the evening Bible school in Hawthorne, New Jersey, where they were trained in the Word of God. Jack married Marge Smith in 1936. By 1939 Jack was holding so many meetings that he felt the Lord was saying that he should quit his job and go into the ministry full-time. Even though he was

jack and Marge Wrytzen on their wedding day in 1936.

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married and responsible for a family, he still prayed "Lord, if you want me to preach full-time give me so many meetings that I won't be able to fulfill my responsibilities both to preach ing the Word and to doing my job.” The Lord answered his prayer by giving him 45 speaking engagements during one month. But it wasn't until 1940 that Jack began a Tuesday morning weekly radio broadcast over Brooklyn, New York station WBBC. It wasn't much of a station, but it was an opportunity and the time was free. The radio program on top of his many meetings caused Jack to finally make the decision to quit his job with the insurance company he worked for and step out by faith. Jack and his wife Marge did what they had become accustomed to every time they faced problems, they prayed about it and the more they prayed the more they felt they should stick with their own group, Word of Life. Both Jack and Marge had real peace concerning this decision. Radio programs began in 1941 and they soon reached clear across the United States. Later on, he moved into television. He was also active

in great rallies and campaigns in America. In 1946 Jack had an evangelistic crusade in Eng-

Jack and Marge with little one Mary Ann

land and for 30 days was used of God in a tre mendous way. Returning to America in 1946, Jack was introduced to an island in Schroon Lake, New York, and eventually the island was

Rally after rally people packed into Madison Square Garden to hear Jack and the Word of Life Hour.

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And even thousands upon thousands of people filled the Convention Hall in Philadelphia to be part of the Word of Life Hour. purchased for $25,000 and became "A Very Special Island". Over the years al most 300,000 young people have been on the Island and thousands have made de cisions for Christ and many, many more have dedicated their lives to full-time Christian service.

The ministry the expanded to the Word of Life Inn, the Ranch, the Family Camp ground, and the in 1958 the first Word of Life camp overseas began in Brazil. Now, Word of Life is in 37 countries around the world. In 1970 the Word of Life Bible Institute in Schroon Lake welcomed the first students. From that humble beginning it has now grown into 16 Bible Institutes around the world, training young men and women in the Word of God. The first student handbook of WOLBI- 1970.

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In the past 50 years just a few men have been wonderfully singled out by God to influence so many with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Jack Wrytzen is one of these men. From Jack's conversion, the strug gles of his coming to a place of full ded ication, his remarkable walk by faith, the opening up of many facets of his ministry in evangelism, camp work, missionary outreach, radio, Bible clubs, concert min istries and the Bible Institutes can all be summed up in one word. . . Miracles. Jack Wrytzen is living proof that God is still a miracle working God and that He continues to use men to accomplish His program. Jack's consistent, vibrant, dedicated life has been used of God to bring thousands of people to the Savior and to inspire and edify hundreds of thousands of young people and adults around the world to go on for God. What accounts for the blessing of God on the ministry of this man? Surely his great vision, his unswerving loyalty to the Lord and His Word, his uncompromising on matters of doctrine and conduct, his de termination to reach as many people as possible, and his hearty spirit of rejoicing are all part of the answer, but, basically the answer is God sought for a man, one whom he could trust His work and He found one, Jack Wrytzen. Many times Jack has preached and said "first there was a man, then a movement, and then a monument." Praise God, Word of Life is a story of man being used of God. There are no monuments at Word of Life! Because of Jack's great leadership, he has made room for others to follow. So, that the work continues to go forward, reaching people around the world with the Word of Life.

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Colossians 3:16,17a. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spir itual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus.

Directors

The Class of 1993 has been noted for its youthful exuberance. Whether old or young chronologically, we can all be “youthful in spirit” as was Caleb at 85 years of age in Joshua 14:10-12: “As yet I am as strong this day as I was in the day that Moses sent me: as my strength was then, even so is my strength now, for war, both to go out, and to come in. Now therefore give me this mountain . . .HI.” My challenge to the Class of 1993 is to “Answer the Call” with Caleblike faith. With Neheimiah (2:20) let us say, “The God of heaven, He will prosper us; there fore we his servants will arise and build . . .!” Don’t worry about your ability, for God is more concerned about your avail ability! As with Moses (Exodus 4:2), un derstand that little is much when God is in it: “And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand?” Learn Zechariah’s se cret of success (4:6,7,10) .. Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Who art thou, O great mountain? . . . thou shalt become a plain . . . For who hath despised the day of small things?” Jack Wrytzen — Founding Director Daniel was a young man who was obe dient to the call of God faithfully in the midst of a pagan gentile world. On arriving in Babylon, he made the choice: “He pur posed in his heart not to defile himself with the meat and drink from the king’s table.” This call was Daniel’s anchor, and it gave him security, stability and focus. Thank fully the class of “93” has that goal. I remind you that this commitment to the call of God upon his life was made as a young man. It was a commitment that he honored throughout his life. What an im pressive record; what a challenge; what a pacesetter! Bible study and prayer were es sential ingredients in the life of Daniel, for chapter 7:2 tells us that he read from the book ofJeremiah, and verses 3-19 show us a man who is comfortable praying. Yes, your year at the Bible Institute is but a foundation for the life you build. Build to the glory of God, for one day He will hold you accountable for your obe dience to the call. George Theis — Executive Director.

jacK wrytzen is an evident influence to everyone, marked by his charisma, his love for the Lord, and his intense bur den for souls. — Jay Tolin

“When looking at George Theis I see an individual with strong convictions from the Word of God who is not willing to com promise in order to please others.” — Jody Sarno

Staff

Today we are being challenged to do something or be something or be some body when God is actually looking for peo ple who are ready to answer His call. The claims of Christ upon our lives can not be denied. It is only as we yield to Him and obey Him that we can truly answer the call and say “Lord here am I send me.” My prayer for the class of “93” is that not one will turn away or turn back or quit, but that everyone, as the Lord tarries might be known as men and women who have answered the Call of the Lord. Harry Bollback — Senior Director

“I appreciate Harry Bollback because he is excited about the Word of God and it is evident in his life.” — Margaret Evans

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As a member of the Class of 93’, you have been constantly faced with the im portance of Answering the Call. It has been a thrill to see so many of our students answering the call of God concerning the vocation of God. This call has come through classes, conferences, communion services and the casual contacts with fellow students. God’s call started at salvation, takes us to sanctification and leads us into the fields of service. But all of us have with this responsibility throughout our lives to answer His call. God’s calling is a high call — Philippians 3:14. That speaks of priority. It is a heav enly call — Hebrews 3:1. That speaks of position. It is a holy call — 2 Timothy 1:9. That speaks of purity. By God’s grace, as you move forward in life may you con tinually answer His call. It will determine position in your life because it is a heavenly calling. It should lead you to a purity of life because it is a holy calling. Graduate of 93’, from God’s heart move forward to the harvest fields of God, an swering His call.

“I have a great respect for Joe Jordan because every time he talks to us he re minds us where we came from, how greatly we are forgiven, and the new hope we have in Jesus Christ.” — Julie La Londe

Staff

John Nelson — Sr. Vice President of Operations

Doug Mieras — Vice President of Finances

Deans

As I look over the class of 1993, I’m thankful to God that so many have answered the call on devot ing at least a year of their time to studying and applying the Word of God. In a aay when the pre vailing culture has gone from post- Christian to pagan it is comforting to know that there are young peo ple who are willing to answer the call and study the Word of God. I’m also pleased that so many in the class are endeavoring to put the principles learned in the class room into use in their everyday lives. There are also many exam ples of folk in this class who are striving to live by Godly princi ples. I’d like to leave you with the challenge of I Corinthians 4:2. “Moreover it’s required in stew ards that a man be found faith ful.” Stuart Page — Executive Dean

“I really appreciate Mr. Page because of his spiritual encour agement and wisdom in helping me make future decisions.” — Rob Vanderveer

Answering the Call has always involved meeting needs and for me the greatest need to be met is the welfare of the student body that God has placed under my care. The class of 1993 has been a class that brought new challenges, but challenge always means oppor tunity, and opportunity always means ministry. Remember the call of God is always the work of God. “In all labor there is profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty” (Prov 14:23). Let’s get out there and do it (James 1:22). Toe Schenke — Dean of Students

“Mr. Schenke’s ex treme dedication to serve the Lord and his Godly testimony has been a great challenged to me.” — Chris Overman

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What an incredible year this has been for the Class of 1993 and what an appropriate theme for the Yearbook, “Answer the Call.” You’ve had the opportunity to see God work in powerful ways through min istries, Snow Camp, Eternity One Million and then summer ministry. God has been calling and you have been faithfully an swering. As you now come to the completion of this year, remember that “Answering the Call” is not just for your year at Word Of Life Bible Institute, but for a lifetime. Hebrews 12:1, 2 gives us some challenging words for the work ahead. Don’t get weighed down by trivial things and espe cially by sin. But, keep your eyes on Jesus and look to Him for the strength to go on. Remember, TO ANSWER THE CALL, YOU MUST FIRST HEAR HIM WHO CALLS. Stay in The Word, and do great things for God! Brian Headdings — Associate Dean

Mr. Headings is al ways encouraging and seems to take a personal interest in people. — Erin Veelman

Staff

When I think of this year’s class many thoughts flood my mind. I have seen many of you take your first true steps in your Christian walk. Others, who already know the basics of the spiritual walk, I have seen many responding to God’s Word and make commitments to serve Him throughout their lives in various ways. It thrills me to realize that I have had the privilege of being a small part of all that has happened. This growth does not just happen. It is the result of the commitment that you make each day for the rest of your lives. You must base your life upon the unwa vering Word of God in order to continue to grow. Faithfulness to the Scriptures is the only way you will survive the spiritual battles that each of you will face as you serve Him. Steve Hobbs — Dean of Men

“Mr. Hobbs always ap proaches a situation with a positive attitude, being careful never to pass neg ative judgement before talking one on one with the individual.” — Dan Garrison

When I think of “answering the call” my prayer is that you stay con cerned. Don’t allow yourself to be distracted by the voices around you, concentrate on hearing only one voice . . . His. G. Campbell Morgan said it this way, “When the spirit of God creates in the heart a great pain and a great discontent, do not check it. That is what Christian men and women are too constantly doing . . . We ought to hear. We ought to know. We ought to bring the new sensitivity of our Christian life into close touch with the world’s agony until we feel its’ pain as our very own.” When we feel their suffering as Christ would have felt it, and when we do as He would have done (Mark 10:45) then we are answering the call. May God bless you as you hear His voice . . . and answer. For the Sake of the Call. Phil Moser — Campus Pastor

Mr. Moser’s wisdom teachings, and Godly example has been a great influence on my life and has helped me to grow closer to the Lord. — Wayne Lance

Staff

To the class of 1993 Your yearbook theme is to Answer the Call. Throughout this year, as you have been a Word of Life student, we have been equipping you to “Answer the Call. Through aca demics — studying God’s Word. Through ministry — involved in serving the Lord. Through prayer and quiet times and overall having a burden for the lost. Go forth and obey God’s call to serve Him.” Proverbs 3:5,6 Ginny Newton — Dean of Wom en

“Miss Newton touch es many with her kindness and com passion and is a good example of a Godly woman.” Rusheika Bassett

. . . but the people that know their God, shall be strong and do great exploits. Dan iel 11:32b When I think of the class of 1993, my desire is that they will always know their God and be able to take part in the great plan that He has for each of their lives. I look forward to hearing about the mighty things that will be accomplished for the Lord by this class as they answer His call to service. My outstanding memories include the positive response to ministry overall, but especially during Eternity One Million. I saw faithful service and displays of servanthood many times during this week of ministry in New York City, in spite of long hours and many stressful circum stances. Faithfulness in ministry will be one of the marks made by this Class. Miss Sharon Wagoner — Associate Dean of Women

“Miss Wagner is a very understanding person and is really able to relate to peo ple.” — Kathy Hughes

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I would characterize the Class of 1993 as a vibrant class. To me, this represents incredible “potential.” What great potential for good you possess!!! As I think of the theme, “Answer the Call” I’m reminded of Hugh Thomson Kerr’s words: “We are sent not to preach so ciology, but salvation; not eco nomics, but evangelism; not re form, but redemption; not culture, but conversion; not prog ress, but pardon; not revolution, but regeneration; not renovation, but revival; not resuscitation, but resurrection; not a new organiza tion, but a new creation; not de mocracy, but the gospel; not civ ilization, but Christ; we are ambassadors, not diplomats!” Go and do great exploits for God! Tom Davis — Professor Academ ic dean “Answering the Call” is a spe cial time for each one of us. For me it was a chilly September eve ning on Kenya Hill. Jack preached and for the first time I began to realize that God wanted to use me. I didn’t know how or when, but I did know that when the time and place came I wanted to be ready. Each class has its own person ality. The class of ’93 is no ex ception. Being the largest class ever to attend WOLBI, it present ed many new challenges. It was a year of firsts. SYME in Florida and Eternity One Million are two of the unique firsts of this year. That is the challenge that I would leave with you. Be first for God by putting God first. Seek God’s calling in your life by put ting Him first. Marshall Wicks — Professor

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INTERNS

Doug Miller Through my internship, I learned how to really trust God, especially through the hard times (James 1:2-4). I also learned how important it is to be flexible and to work together with other people.

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Susan Dowty My experience as an intern was the high light of my two years. I enjoyed being in volved with the staff and being able to see their servant attitude. I also like the in volvement with the students and the op portunities to be of help in their lives. I learned the importance of communication, flexibility, prayer and being stretched by God. I Chron. 28:20

Susan Dowty (Dean’s Intern)

David Burch I greatly enjoyed my year as the Admis sions Intern, especially my involvement with the Admissions staff and with the stu dents. The responsibilities given to me were both challenging and rewarding.

David Burch (Admissions Intern)

Connie McBrayer “My experiences this year as Ac ademic Intern and WIC director have taught me that it really is a great privilege to serve the Lord. Opportunities slip by so quickly and we should make the most of every single moment.”

“I feel that Connie is compassionate and sincere by the way she interacts with others.” — Charity Jenkins

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“Scotts Godly in fluence in my life has encouraged me to grow closer to God in my Chris tian walk.” — Chris Overman

“The thing that I have enjoyed most about being an intern is the chance I have had to get to work with our leaders on a personal lev el. Their influence has impacted my life beyond any other W.O.L. experience.”

“Carmen is a good listener, who is al ways wearing a cheerful smile.” — Jennifer Moore

Staff

Food Service

Ernie Toledo, Chef

Bob McFadden, Chef

Travis Hundt, Chef

Tom Stoll, Baker

Fred Dinger Snak Shak

Glenn Slothower, Director of Food Service

Staff

Maintenance

Bruce Wagner

Doug Phillips

Charlie Leighner

George Slothower

Stu Waples

Wayne Howard

Bill Blackburn

Staff

Personnel

Keith Basley — Physical Education

James Boyle — Administrative Assistant

John Bubar — Admissions Counselor

Davia Burlingame — Executive Secretary

Amie DeGroat — Admissions Secretary

Brian Donley — Director of Music

Bob Gray — Business Manager

Joanne Espenshade — Librarian

Sam Frey — Open Air Evangelism

Brian Gower

Director of

Joanne Hess

Receptionist

Matt Hurja Resident Director

Evangelism

Housekeeping

Gail Kessell

Sue Kirby

Secretary

Janice Loftin

Resident Director

Cathy Long

Nurse

Elizabeth Nelson

Public Speaking

Pat Newman Nurse

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Tom Sampley — Admissions Director

Doug Reider — Financial Aid Director

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B.I. Lecturers

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Mr. Wendell Calder

Mr. Tom Taylor

Dr. Wendell Calder Dr. Dave Wyrtzen Dr. John Whitcomb Dr. Roger Ellison Mr. Bob Dowie Dr. John Master Dr. Lehmen Strauss Mr. Joe Jordan Mr. Phil Moser Dr. Charles Scheide Mr. Steve Hobbs Mr. Tom Davis

Dr. George Theis Dr. Charles Ryrie Mr. Marshall Wicks Mr. Tom Taylor Mr. Ken Ham Dr. Duane Gish Dr. Renald Showers Dr. Elmer Towns Dr. John Whitcomb

Staff

SYME Lecturers

Mr. Joe Jordan Mr. Paul Bubar

Dr. Daniel

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Dr. Charles Scheide Mr. Don Trott 1 Dr. Jim Bjorrnstad Dr. Bob Kilgore

Mr. Glen Amos

1 Mr. Tom Davis 1 Mr. Mike Calhoun 1 Mr. Lou Nicholes 1 Mr. Marshall Wicks I Mr. Joe Schenke 1 Mr. Stuart Page 1 Mr. Don Kelso 1 Dr. Dunn Gordy 1 Mr. Ric Garland 1 Mr. Tom Philips 1 Mr. Bob Parschauer

Mr. Tim

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Thompson Mr. Vernon

Brewer

Dr. Sherrill Babb 1 Dr. Elmer Towns 1

Dr. Elmer Towns

Advisors

Beth Brentlinger Shirley Bubar Davia Burlingame Jacquelyn Cotton Lesli Cotton Susi Davis Amie De Groat Sheri Frey Judy Gower Carla Gray Joanne Hess Sue Kirby Cathy Krach Janice Loftin Cathy Long Wendy Holding Melva Jordan Elizabeth Nelson Pat Newman Ginny Newton Thelma Nicholes Shirley Richards Elaine Sampley Connie Schenke Marcia Slothower Mary Martin Kym Moser Sharon Wagoner Linda Warken Sue Washburn Vanessa Wicks Dawna Williams Wendy Williamson

Keith Balsley Bud Brentlinger Rick Brooks Peter Cooney Fred Cotton Tom Davis Brian Gower Robert Gray Peter Gushee Jim Harvey Robert Hess Steve Hobbs Matt Hurja Bob Laymon Brian Heaadings Sam Frey Terry Martin Robb Metthe Phil Moser John Nelson Lou Nicholes Stuart Page Jeff Palonen Doug Reider Tom Sampley Joe Schenke Rick Warken Ted Whitney Marshall Wicks Jim Williams Herb Winters Linda Balsley Carrie Booker

Fred Cotton

Staff Advisors

II Timothy 2:15 Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth

The Call of Word of Life

says, “But be ye doers of the Word and not hearers only . . .” Not only does WOLBI allow for making friends, and growing spirtually, but it also teaches disci pline. Yes, there are rules and demerits, but each rule is nothing more than what should be expected of a Christian. The rules teach discipline, some thing that every Christian should have. Megan Mar shall, “Before I came to the BI I didn’t have a daily devotional, and I always knew that God was there for me but I didn’t feel the need for a quiet time. Now that I have one I realize how important it is.” Finally, many WOLBI students learn to allow

It has been said that a person makes their closest friends while attending college. WOLBI is no ex ception to that rule. Many people become best friends with their room mates. True to its’ name, Word of Life Bridal In stitute has produced many couples through the years who have met while at tending school and decid ed to spend their lives to gether. Word of Life is a great place to make friends. The main focus at Word of Life is on God’s Word. Naturally, this would be a great place for spirtual growth. Students are chal lenged to learn God’s Word and to apply it to their lives. James 1:22

Word of Life Bible In stitute is a unique one year program in which stu dents study God’s Word. With classes only covering the Word of God and a program designed to create Godly habits in each person, many changes are made in the students lives. For many students it can be a dif ficult and challenging year. Most students attend right after high school. For these students, the year can be even more dif ficult because they will ex perience homesickness and dorm life for the first time. Yes, WOLBI pro vides many challenges while at the same time it prepares young people for the Lord’s work.

Christ to work through them. They decide to give their life to Christ and let Him have His will. It means putting ourselves in second place and allow Him to have first. A life lived for God is the best life there is. Ecclesiastes 12:13 says to “Fear God and keep his command ments, for this the whole duty of man.” Most people when they go away for college change in some way or an other. At Word of Life, many students do experi ence change and growth. Many students learn to live for God, hopefully in the years to come, many more will have this expe rience. All for His glory!

Bible Institute Fall Quarter 1992 Amy Abrisch Frank Adamkiewicz Paul Adams Joshua Adelsberger Jonathan Albright

Charmaine Albury Kristin Anderson Jonathan Anna Keven Anstett Melody Antista

Rebekah Armao Nathan Armstrong Brandon Aronson

Dana Avery David Bagg

Students

Joy, Renae, and Heidi pose fo the camera while taking a res atop Roaring Brook Falls.

Shaun Barnhart Herbert Barrett Sharleen Bartholomew

Jamel Bean Del Benner

Greg Berry Shelia Berthiaume Jennifer Blount Christina Boatwright Tara Bolduc

Becky Boone Tara Bordner Timothy Bowers Sam Bowersock Melissa Boyle

Mike Braley Stephanie Brown Steve Brown Woody Brown Anita Brubaker

Students

Rachel Buikema Sedric Burch Dana Burman Tina Calder Ron Calugar

Scott Canion Rachael Cannon Will Cams Dorie Carroll Keith Carroll

Timothy Cartwright Rebecca Caskey Cristina Catagna Patrick Cereske Chris Chapman

Doug Cline Regina Cluff Steven Cole James Compton Mark Connell

Students

Sean Cook Marc Corbett Robert Corbett Josh Costa Michael Crampton

Heidi Croff Angela Crooks Julie Cross Julie Czelusniak Jinger Davis

Renata de Almeida Woodrow De Casere Michael De Cicco Tressa De Francesco Robb De Groat

Chris De La Paz Isamar De Lucia Jon De Nick Daniel DeOlden Ross Decker

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< < I never knew exercise could be so much fun.” (Heidi Clayton

Students

Akiko Yamada: “Hey, I’m having an awesome dream.” Ayako Fukuda: “Yeah, well this dream is making me sick.”

Darek, Paul, and Tom : WOLBI’s Pol ish community.

David Dershimer Marilyn Detrick

Shelia Dial Scott Dodd Shyla Doore

Kristi Drinkwater Heather Dubbeld Amy Dumoulin Lisa Dwarika Heather Earley

David Eaves Brooke Edwards Tim Engle Melody Enriquez Brian Espenshade

Darin Evans Margaret Evans Bradley Everett Chris Faro Becky Ferguson

Students

The Benner’s display what seems to be the perfe relationship.

Angela Flack Erin Force Kristin Foster John Fountain Joshua Fox

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Sonja Freitag Deanna French Peter Friesen Joann Gaffney Emily Gagnon

Steve Gardner Dan Garrison Bill Geldernick Chris Germeroth Tim Gesler

Melissa Gibson Russell Gobble Udo Goebel Chris Goldston Miriam Gonnot

Students

Crystal Gordon Aimee Greene Kristina Greer Tim Greer Jeff Gregory

James Griese Tori Grubb Carmine Guarnieri Mishelle Haaland Petra Hafer

Janel Haley Moriah Hampton Cory Hansen Cynthia Harper Julie Harrington

Shea Harris James Harvey Carrie Haselhorst Matt Haveman Carl Hay

“My hands! My hands! Its’ eating my hands!”

“You really think this shock treatment will help my grades?” Tara Vargo.

Students

Dan Hay Lisa Hazelwood Paul Hedgepath Audra Hemsworth Chris Herrick

Beth Hewitt April Hickory Jeremy Higdon John Hilker Bonnie Hitchcock

Sonya Huckins Stacey Hytree Yoshimi Ikeda John Ingraham Lisa Inman

Jeremy Irish Carolyn Jackson Stephen Jackson Charity Jenkins Kimberly Jenkins

Steve Peterson shows how eating WOLBI food and doing his weekly aerobics has made him stronger.

Students

Brooke Edwards goes all out in order to recruit for the Bible Institute. For this prospective student it took three stan zas of “How Great Thou Art”.

“Listen, if it is going to cause that much of a problem I’ll let you win the next game” says Dave Burson to George Grace

Melanie Johnson Sandra Johnson Jolene Johnston

Cheryl Jones Kevin Jones

Sherry Jones Inger Jorstad David Joslin Jeannine Kaim Katy Kaiser

Dariusz Kalinski Pawel Kaminski Karen Karel Amy Kauffman Christa Keever

Sean Kelly Genny Kendall Wendy Kendall Julie A Kennedy Julie D Kennedy

Students

“It’ll sound better if you purse your lips like this”, sa^ Chuck Quarles to Ayako Fukuda.

Shawn Kidder Claus Kielburger Barbara Kieselowsky Birgit Klauser Bill Kline

Joan Kline Knute Klingler Holly Knell Jamey Knight Thomas Knorr

Vernon Kreuzburg Jennifer Krigbaum Richard Kroeger Jeanine Kruschwitz Gail Kudera

Mark Kuo Julie La Londe Wayne Lance Terry LeTourneau Sherry Lea

Students

Wendy Leadbeater Lori Leckron Hope Lehman Kraig Lehman David Lemke

Joy Lemon Barbara Leonard Daniel Lethers

Tim Levacy Steve Lewis

Wendy Lewis Jill Livingston Dawn Loftin Hans Lubbert Bill Lynch

Victoria Mahairas Mutheu Maitha Joe Mannuzza Greg Marinelli Tom Mariner

“So, you haven’t fullfilled your faith promise offering yet either?” says Tim Namie to George Grace.

Dale Wiliams after a visit to the nurse and a dose of dramamine.

Students

Megan Marshall Ben Martin Geoff Mattera Martha Mauk Kristen McCullers

Charissa McCullough Julie McCullough Shane McCullough Michael McCusker Doreen McDonald

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Scott McDowell David McGee Renae McGregor Mike McKinney Joel Meerdink

Christy Meurer David Michaels Frank Mohr Alan Mol David Mood

“Maybe if I shove it down really fast I won’t be able to taste it! Stephanie Brown.

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Kathie Stadtlander and Carrie Haselhorst spend another day just hangin’around the dorm.(below)

Turkey Bowl ’92: Mishelle, Barbara, Shea, Ed and Steve are spotted in the crowd.(right)

Becky Moore Cecilia Moore Jenni Moore Jennifer Moore Regina Moraes

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Wendy Morgan John Muldowney Tammi Mullins Andrea Muolo Mary Murphy

Tim Namie Patricia Navin Joseph Neill Tara Nelson Carleton Newell

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Faith Newhart Beth Nicholes Brenda Nickel Chad Nightingale Bethany Noyes

Students

Matt Fearey (left) listens intently as Steve Gardnt (right) attempts to explain why Matt should broaden h library.

Jonathan Olson Laurie Osmun Tomasz Otremba Chris Overman Jeannie Palonen

Harri Pankratz Joung-Sik Park Laurie Parke Angela Parr Jeff Parsons

Kristen Patterson Michele Patterson Troy Patterson

David Paulus Sherri Payne

Rebecca Pearson Rob Peck Craig Perry Mark-David Pescatello Steve Peterson

Students

Dagney Pitts Gary Porter Matthew Porter Amanda Posey Eric Preston

Jacqueline Preston Lysa Provencio Rebekah Putman Chuck Quarles Kevin Rands

Luke Rath Rob Rathbun Jeff Ream Melissa Reed Stephanie Reed

David Reid Charisse Reinoehl Brady Rex Jeanne Rice Curtis Richardson

The hockey players return after a vi cious game on the ice.

“Me Amiee! Me Teannie! we cave wom en!”

Students

Gina Rider Michael Riley Shiloh Ring Lowrie Robertson Ed Rodriguez

Lanette Ross Robert Russell Bethany Russo Sonia Sagert Jody Sarno

Sharon Saunders Craig Savage Gino Savo Rick Scannapieco Heidi Schmidt

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Daniel Schneider Robert Schroeder Beth Shade Scott Shank Stephanie Sharp

“After one too many Snow Camp weekends, Faith Newhart convinced she’s a dog.”

Students

Jee Youn Jack!” Helen:

Smile, here comes Jack. Hi

Kristin Foster is escorted by the hand some Hay brothers.

Jim Sharpe Nathan Sharratt Sean Silman Mike Sliwinski Larry Smedley

Nicole Smith Jason Snider Jessica Snyder Kara Soderberg Chris Spotts

Kathie Stadtlander Maribeth Stagg Aimee Stansel William Stauff Sherilyn Stenger

Sheryl Steury Christie Stodard Becky Stoll Merry Stoltz Julie Stone

Students

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Krirt Stout Bi u( e Siul/man Kelli Sullivan Karen Swearirigen Knsha I hornp.Hon

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Jeremy lowne Dan I rump Dreg Innatal) Mali (Jncapher Amy Van Katon

John Van Ifouten Refri VanKlingeren Robert Variflerveer

Tara Vargo Vicki Vieira

Julie Vliek Leona Vrbanac Scott Walker Donna Walter Grace Warner

John Waters Virginia Waters Alan Watkins Michelle Weber Shay Wedemeyer

Bonnie Weigel William Weiland Treasa Westenbarger Heather Whiteman Sarah Whiteman

David Wiersma Dale Williams Joshua Williams Stacey Williams Amanda Wilson

Petra trying to make Matt smile for the camera with a gentle little nudge.

Darin Evans, Peter Tomassi, and Mark Kuo: RAs’ R US.

Students

Cameron Wilson Kevin Wisdom Trisha Wolcott Amy Woodruff Christina Work

Phillip Wright Heather Wylie Wayne Yates Jason Yoder Julie York

Bible Institute Winter Quarter 1993 Philip Bishop Jeffrey Carney Claudia Carson Jason Clark Rebecca Coffman

Traci Cool David Dailey Jenny Delich Dawn Duke Mitchell Fernsler

Some people will do anything for a laugh: Merry Stoltz.

Students

See, some college students do still sleep with their teddy bears: as David Lemke proves.

Jonathan Albright: “Inquiring minds want to know.

Marty Feroli Randy Gilbert Deborah Grant Jason Grubb Tracy Hand

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Denise Huff Kyoko Iwashita Heather James Scott James Kimberly Jordan

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Sue Laribe Jeff Laury Lisa Leonard Dan Massa Andrea Mather

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Michelle Mattingly Melissa Matyja Brady McClain Jared Miller Kazuko Nishiwaki

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