WOLBI News!: Entertainment Central

These past few weeks at the Word of Life Bible Institute have been packed with awesome activities. Here's a quick update on what has been happening here on campus!

First, we had Word of Life's GOT TALENT on November 25. The evening had some intense competition but in the end it was all in good fun. Everyone had a great time, both those who performed and those who came for the show. The talents displayed were as varied as snowflakes, with performances of song, drama, magic and comedy. The judges had a tough time deciding who was going to win in each category: Drama, Instrumental, Vocal (solo), Vocal (group). In the end these were the winners:

        - Drama -  Declare (WOLBI Drama Team)

(left to right) Aaron, John, Tyler, Sophia and Allison

        - Instrumental - Esther, Quebec


        - Vocal (Solo) - Monica, Stratford


        - Vocal (Group) - KMC2

(left to right) Monica, Kayleigh and Christina Anastasiou

The Deans got in on the fun in a very interesting way. Here's a look at their performance.

(left to right) Kevin O'Boyle, Assistant Dean of Men; Jonathan Ward, Dean of Students

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In more recent news, the student council hosted the Christmas Banquet for all the students and staff. Though it was raining outside, a winter wonderland invited the attendees inside. Candles lit the path to the entrance of the dining hall and twinkling lights greeted the staff, students and guests as they entered a completely transformed dining hall. The evening consisted of good food, good fun, and, most importantly, good company. The student council did an excellent job planning out the evening's activities. The students had the pleasure of enjoying a slideshow, giving them a look back at the year so far, the memories made and the friendships built. Student Council President, Marcel Van Der Linde, gave a challenge to both the students and staff, to not forget what they had learned these past few months in and out of classes.



The students now look forward to Christmas break and then a return to classes in January. Also, in January, the students will be going to Missions Conference at the BI in Schroon Lake, NY and, starting in late January, Recharge Snow Camp Ministry will begin.


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Learning the Word: Matthew

From WOLBRANOS

Mr. Scott Foreman serves full-time with the ministry of Word of Life Canada as our Associate Director. His responsibilities include oversight of the Owen Sound Camping Ministry, Resonate, Print, Web and Media Departments. He is a graduate of the first and second year programs of the Word of Life Bible Institute in New York, and a graduate of Tennessee Temple University where he received his B.Sc. in Biblical Studies. Its great to have him on campus regularly and especially these two weeks as we look at the book of Matthew together.

"Teaching Matthew to the student body at the Word of Life Bible Institute is one of the highlights of my ministry calendar. Why? Because I love teaching students, and I love seeing the lights turn on as they understand God's Word more and more. Matthew is a unique book because it is rich doctrinally and practically: it helps us to understand how Christ came to fulfill literally the Davidic and Abrahamic Covenants, but also how to follow the loving, caring example of our Lord. The more I study Matthew, the more I realize I need to better uderstand this book - but shouldn't that be the case with all the Scriptures?"

We are also enjoying the classes and learning a lot.  

"I enjoyed the assignment where we had to write about a miracle of Christ and that impacted me the most, because I never really though a lot about them personally and how I can apply them to my life."

"Having Mr. Foreman speaking I could really see the passion he has for teaching the Word and it was inspiring to me to have more passion for the Word and studying It. I got a more contextual view of the gospel rather then just reading through it."

"Mr. Foreman really challenged us as individuals to make our faith out own. Going through all the miracles it seems impossible to me how someone could not believe what Jesus did for us." 

 

Students Speak about the WOLBI staff

DISCLAIMER: No students were interrogated, forced, bribed or otherwise coerced in the obtaining of these quotes. Our staff are very blessed by the students God has brought to WOLBI this year!

"Even though it's only been 3 months, WOL and the staff members here have impacted my life so much.  They are so willing to talk, listen, and give their time and advice!"

"The Ward family have been a huge influence in the lives of us students.  If Mr. Ward isn't teaching us in class he is usually on the basketball court. He teaches us Bible Survey in class, biblical principles in chapels, and is a great example to us outside of class time in how to live a godly life. Mrs. Ward is my discipler and I have greatly enjoyed getting to know her better and the opportunity to meet with her once a week. She is a big encouragement to me and I learn a lot from just watching how she handles life situations and how she interacts with her kids. Their middle child, was my date to the banquet! I look forward to the rest of the year getting to know them more!"

"WOLBI has greatly ministered in my life thus far. The ministry of the staff, in particular the Reiders and the Wards , has greatly shown to me the love and devotion they have not only to God, but also to the students. My personal growth had been incredible under the discipleship provided and I can't wait to continue here in the New Year."

"For me I think the biggest blessing has been the opportunity to watch  and learn from godly women here at the BI. Being discipled in the kitchen and just interacting with the women here at the BI has challenged me to grow and has been such an encouragement to me! I really appreciate their desire to help me grow."