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| Snow CampI think we are the only College in the world that the entire student body gets involved every week-end into ministry. For us it is primarily, Snow Camp. Already we had 2 weeks and are looking for 6 more. We are almost booked solid for these next 6 weeks. We are looking forward to about 450 campers coming and having the time of their lives on our tube hill, hockey, snowmobiling, snow football, basketball, indoor climbing wall and much, much more.
Already we have seen over 50 salvation decisions and a host of dedications! And we HAVE SNOW!
I will let you know how things go, week to week!
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| December in PottersvilleWhat an incredibly full November! I had the opportunity and privilege to speak at 4 WOL super bowls. I was in Rochester, NY, Detroit MI, Cleveland, OH and Providence, RI. The amazing thought is that it should not work! Think about it - have a group of students come to a sporting event - watch the game and then prepare them for pizza and staying up all night for fun and games. But in the middle of all that - sit them down in a public arena and share the Gospel! How creative and wondrous to see God work. We saw many young people make professions of faith. It was also fantastic to work alongside of our students and the men and women with WOL Local Church Ministries.
Oh, I also have a great time visiting the students in Florida as they perform Sights and Sounds of Christmas. They did a fantastic job. What an incredible opportunity for them.
Now, I sit in my office putting together plans for the future. I am praying for our students as they are away.
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| First Quarter I love football. I am a huge Florida Gator and Buffalo Bills fan. Both are having a so so year. Both also have something else in common - if they get off to a great first quarter - they usually do well.
We are only 2 weeks from completing the first quarter of this year. Sounds almost incredible. But what is even more exciting is that already our students have ministered to over 10,000 people with many making professions of faith.
Also many more are being discipled - and others making Biblically principled based decisions. I have had a number of students come to my office seeking advice to develop a God honoring relationship. This really excites me. (Maybe that is why Mike Calhoun calls me Dr. Love!)
I have already spoken at 2 Superbowls; one in Rocherster, NY and the other in Detroit, MI. This coming week-end I will be in Cleveland, OH and then finally I will speak at the one in Providence, RI Thanksgiving week-end.
I love our students. Stay focused and make excellent choices.
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| The Ryrie Library and Study Center is coming! As you can see we sprayed on the grass this last week. There is still much to do but we are hoping to start moving books in little over a week. You have to see this to believe it. It is beautiful.
OK - this is a great time to share stories of things that have happened to you in the WOL library over the years! Funny, serious, sad, happy just narrative - doesn't matter.
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| New YearOK, OK I know it has been awhile. However, I have kept up on my Facebook account.
I am sitting in the Tampa airport getting to leave Florida after a great opening week-end of the Bible Institute down here. We have 114 presently and could end up with 118 by the end of the first week. PTL! This is over a 10% increase over last year and next year looks even better.
Now for the big event in New York. This coming week-end is opening week-end up there and we are going to see if we can top 500! Second year students are coming out of the wood work - it is amazing to see!
I am getting very excited about this coming year - my vision is life change and I cannot wait to see lives changed for the glory of God.
I would love to hear from you on how your life was changed at the BI.
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