+They Cried, “Why” 8 - Word of Life Bible Institute
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+They Cried, “Why” 8 - Word of Life Bible Institute
+ 8 They Cried, “Why” An Ebola tragedy in the West African Ministry Spring 12015 Victory Journal From the Chancellor Dear Alumni: I am sure you have heard the motto, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” This certainly sounds great on paper, but it is hard to live out in real life. Let’s face it, there are definite ups and downs in life and resolution can quickly dissipate. Here at Word of Life, we never expected our Liberian team to be directly impacted by the deadly Ebola virus. In the midst of challenging moments, it is easy to become negative and “glass half-full” kind of people. This is clearly not what God wants. Remember the Apostle Paul’s victorious spirit expressed in 2 Corinthians 2:14? He exclaims, “Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ….” If ever there was a person with a reason to be negative, it was Paul. He was beaten, left for dead, shipwrecked, bitten by a viper and so much more. Regardless, he perpetually lived on the side of victory. His joy and gratitude were obvious and contagious. The truth is that we have so much for which to be thankful. For starters, Jesus secured the final victory over sin and death on Calvary’s cross. Add to this the blessing of knowing that God is never taken by surprise. He is sovereign over all and intimately aware of the details of our lives. We can rest knowing that His amazing plan for our lives is in motion. So…when the going gets tough, we are presented with an opportunity to deepen our trust in the Lord and to display what victorious living looks like. As we celebrate our 75th anniversary of ministry, we are so grateful for God’s abundant goodness and grace over the years. The Word of Life ministry is really all about victory. While there are certainly bumps along the way, seeing young lives transferred from darkness to light every single day is a vivid reminder that we do, in fact, live on the victory side. To God be all of the glory! With rejoicing, Don Lough, Jr, Executive Director Word of Life Fellowship, Inc. 2 Issue 12 “The purpose of the Victory Journal is to provide Word of Life Bible Institute Alumni with a source of connection, encouragement and inspiration.” Contributions: For reprints, back issues, story ideas or other information, email us at [email protected]. Online: wolvictoryjournal.blogspot.com Like us on Facebook To connect with other alumni, “like” the Word of Life Bible Institute Alumni page on Facebook. Chancellor: Don Lough, Jr. Executive Dean: Mark Strout Alumni Director: Mike Bush 4200 Glendale Road Pottersville, NY 12860 (800) 331-9673 wordoflife.edu © Copyright 2015 – Word of Life Fellowship. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of Word of Life Fellowship, Inc. To obtain permission, email us at [email protected] 4 Is Your Work Fulfilling? How two brothers serve God and find fulfillment in both business and vocational ministry 6 The Role of Visuals in Ministry 8 They Cried, “Why” An Ebola tragedy in the West African Ministry 13 Building an Atmosphere for Eternal Impact Word of Life Bible Institute builds for the future MALE RESIDENCE HALL SECURITY GATEHOUSE WELCOME CENTER MALE RESIDENCE HALL ARTS & TECHNOLOGY BUILDING ADMINISTRATION BUILDING HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER STUDENT LIFE CENTER “Holding forth the Word of Life” FEMALE RESIDENCE HALL 50’ SHORE LINE SETBACK 35’ VEGETATION CLEARING SETBACK -Philippians 2:16 WORD OF LIFE FELLOWS MASTER PLAN 0 60 120 MEAN HIGH WATER ELEVATION - 811’ 3 Where Are They Now? J Above: Mark Weeber (‘03) now lives in Colorado Springs, CO Is Your Work Fulfilling? How two brothers serve God and find fulfillment in both business and vocational ministry 4 ust what exactly makes work fulfilling? Mark Weeber shared a thought from his own career, work that enables him to craft things in a way that he wants. “There’s fulfillment in understanding how God has crafted you. Gifts, personalities, traits – all lend themselves to a job where I can pay attention to detail. I’ve got to drive what I do and produce good quality, then the final product is fulfilling to me.” So God’s individual gifting and hard work both contribute to a fulfilling work. But it’s also the content of the work. Mark said, “It’s a great thing that I love – making high quality production of such important content.” That important content passes from Mark’s hands in the production process to the ears of listeners tuning into Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk. But what makes the content he works with fulfilling? The answer is in the broadcast’s name. Years ago, Dr. Dobson took note of the family unit’s downward spiral and has since championed family through a series of books and by his work with Focus on the Family since 1977. He separated from the organization and started Family Talk, where he continues to emphasize God’s design for the family. “That sets us apart. He’ll be the first one to point out that he’s relying on biblical principles. His points don’t come from psychology or some guy’s random thoughts. These principles are gleaned from the Bible – and they work.” Mark also records guest speakers like Nick Vujicic, who challenges audiences with the story of his struggle with Tetra-amelia syndrome – the absence of all four limbs. His broadcast centered on how he came from a mind set on suicide to trust in Christ. Nick’s story impacted a particular woman. Raised by a father breathing murderous threats to her mother, scarred by drug addiction and abuse of every kind, she had never heard such a tangible expression of the love and hope of God as this. She related to his early years, but that he shared hope in Christ created a connection – this man who shouldn’t have hope is proclaiming it. For Mark, it’s another reason why he feels blessed to have a part in this fulfilling work. “It’s gratifying to see what I do is a part of that. It’s pleasing that God uses Dr. Dobson and the guests on the program, and it’s an honor to be used as He affects people.” Spring 2015 “W hat I love most is that my job combines two of my passions – people and managing money,” said Nathan Weeber, financial advisor at Vision Financial Group. Money? That doesn’t sound like a super-spiritual answer to our question. Maybe not – but Nathan points out that the Bible addresses the topic of finances more than most. It’s apparent that biblical stewardship is close to God’s heart, and Nathan says that what he does helps people manage what God has entrusted to them. While a Christian foundation could easily be abused as a marketing scheme, Vision Financial Group shows restraint as it concentrates on allowing God’s Word to shape their business philosophies. Nathan and “the Group” take Proverbs seriously in working with excellence – in the end, the best approach to marketing. “Excellence attracts clients, not necessarily Christian or non-Christian. We want to do what we do to honor Christ. We use that to point people who don’t know God toward Him or to help believers manage in a way that honors God.” For instance, a couple wanted to buy a secluded house that missionaries on furlough could use for rest. With Nathan’s guidance, they were able to work toward this vision. Nathan said, “Slowly, through good planning and hard work, they were able to realize a dream God gave them to honor Him and to bless those who give their lives overseas to further the Gospel.” Believers aren’t Nathan’s only clients. Nathan also helps small businesses build assets, whether for retirement or donations. Nathan says that working with businesses gives the process a tone not conducive to evangelism; however, the opportunities come when they share the biblical framework they’re working through. Nathan said, “Our purpose is very different in that money is not ours but something we’re managing that God’s entrusted to us. That obviously makes us different.” But when can you evangelize in this environment? Nathan champions conduct that balances word and deed. He noted that some believers will share the Good News of Christ with coworkers but live life out of step with biblical principles. “There’s nothing that’s going to turn off a coworker more than a supposed imitator of Christ who’s lazy, irresponsible and doesn’t respect authority. Work your tail off. Do what you do with excellence to honor Christ – it’s a great way of letting Christlikeness shine through you.” As Nathan makes clear, work based on biblical principles and done with excellence is not only a prescription for fulfillment, but a lens to magnify God. Above: Nate Weeber (‘00) now lives in Zeeland, MI 5 Developing Passions Developing Passions The Role of Visuals in Ministry There’s a blend of passions God has cultivated in second-year student, Emily Alcorn. One that’s apparent from her conversation is discipleship. There’s an interesting picture Emily used to describe it, “Seeing myself fade away and instead seeing Christ.” What does that mean? Emily explained, “Wisdom and knowing more about Him has nothing to do with me. If it did, it wouldn’t be wise.” But it’s not strictly by “spiritual” means that believers honor God. Many worship God through other expressions, from singing to writing. “For me, that’s art,” Emily said. Whether it’s painting, drawing or simply enjoying what God has already created, some of Emily’s most intimate times of worshiping God have been when she’s creating with her hands. Her passion for art and discipleship are evident. These conflicting passions led her to make a request to God – to make it evident if He wanted her to use art not only for worship, but ministry. Emily knew she would go for two years at the Bible Institute and even planned on interning with International Ministries after graduating. She went both years, but God changed her desire for a foreign destination to a domestic one. In answer to her prayers, God molded her artistic propensity into an instrument for glory. It started with an opportunity to do graphic design on The Experience yearbook team as her first-year service assignment – this without prior understanding or even appreciation of graphic design. Pertaining to her reservations, Emily said, “I didn’t think I’d enjoy graphic design like I do art. How can that be artistic and creative? How can you make that look tasteful on a computer?” But The Experience changed her, “Seeing my passion for art carry over to graphic design and knowing that I’m able to use it for His glory fills me with joy – to be able to see a finished spread and be like, ‘yes, this is good! And He’s instilled in me the desire to do this!’” Time on The Experience also gave Emily valuable experience, not only for graphic design, but instruction and vision from the Word of Life staff she worked with in the Media & Marketing Ministries Department. “Hearing their vision of what it is to do graphic design and what it is to be a marketer – that has stuck with me.” One such vision was in the use of attractive visuals – an important and often overlooked work in Christian organizations. Emily said, “I firmly believe that things created by Christian organizations shouldn’t be lower quality than things of the world, especially in this generation – they’re completely visual. Everything they do is social media, videos, pictures – if we don’t meet them at that level, we will lose a lot of them. We can validate our ministry by having good, creative graphic design by meeting that front of visualization this generation is about.” 6 Emily made the point that ministries’ need for attractive visuals “isn’t just a North America thing.” Across the world, ministries like Word of Life need media to propagate their ministry. As a result, she’s confident God can use her graphic design to open doors across the world. God showed Emily that He could make her passion useful for authenticating Christ’s work today. This prompted her to say, “I guess that’s why I’m passionate about it. I long to see kids grow towards Christ. We can break down the walls of their presuppositions of Christianity by meeting that desire to see things that look good. By doing that I think we can reach this generation better.” Spring 2015 Above: Emily Alcorn (‘14) 7 “Why” They Cried, An Ebola tragedy in the West African Ministry 8 9 Cover Story T he Loss Of It All The Zar’s story is a tragedy touching one of Word of Life’s greatest losses of leadership in Africa, which is what they were – leaders. Even before their ministry with Word of Life began, Augustine and Mary Zar were already leading ministry in Liberia. They pastored a small church and managed a school for local children – a product of Augustine’s passion for the young people of Liberia. Towards the end of 2013, it all changed. The Liberian government came with a bulldozer and a claim that the land was theirs. Augustine showed them the deed, but pieces of paper couldn’t dissuade. The Zars stood by and watched the destruction of everything they’d built – the church, the school and even their house. And for what? For months, they prayed the same prayer, “Lord, why? What are you doing with our lives? You obviously have something new for us – what is it?” Even after their loss, they continued ministering to their church people – their spirits were resolved. At the same time, Word of Life was searching for Liberians to run Bible Clubs in the country. When West African Zone Leader, Peter Verkaik (‘96 & ‘97), asked his Liberian contacts, David and Lucy Kiamu, if anyone came to mind, David said he knew the right guy. “He’s been waiting for what God would have for him.” In this, the Zars saw an answer to tear-stained prayers. 10 Light On The Horizon Towards the end of March 2014, Verkaik bought them tickets to Accra, Ghana, where they spent several days getting to know each other. Verkaik described the Zars as having what he termed as an infectious smile. “As soon as you met them, they would smile – very happy, bubbly personalities.” Verkaik took note of their joy at the opportunity to serve. Considering where they came from, their frame of mind surprised Verkaik. “You’d think there might be an element of bitterness after losing everything, but I didn’t see any of that…they were really great people. We only got to know them for a short time, but they were good friends and we thought so highly of them.” During the process of interviewing Stephen Bahago, Director of Nigeria, and Peter Verkaik, I heard many descriptions given of Augustine Zar – go-getter, selfstarter, string-puller – and of his wife, Mary – resilient, hospitable, servant, cheerful. The Zars stood by and watched the destruction of everything they’d built – the church, the school and even their house. Their exceptional natures made an impression on Stephen Bahago. For three weeks in May, he trained Augustine through the Bible Clubs in Jos, Nigeria. During those three weeks, Bahago especially took note of Augustine’s determination to get things done. He recalls how Augustine stayed in a room three days studying Word of Life’s doctrine and statement of faith. When asked why, Augustine is reported to have said, “This is why I am here, and I have promised God to do this for the first three days I am here.” Augustine’s persistence and work ethic brought Bahago to say, “He showed much [more] zeal than I have seen in a long time from anyone. He comes every morning to ask what ministry will be done, and when told that he is to rest, he says, ‘Give me work to do.’” Bahago also witnessed Mary’s extraordinary character. He said, “She was so hospitable…and worked so hard to keep their family.” Verkaik observed also that God had given her the gift of hospitality. To illustrate this, he reminisced of a dinner with Bahago, two other Word of Life missionaries and himself that Mary had prepared. “You have to remember – their church, house, ministry – everything they owned was bulldozed to the ground. They were picking through the rubble for every earthly good they had.” Each plate on the table was different – not a matching set. The forks, spoons – everything was different. Verkaik said, “It was apparent that she borrowed everything. But she was so proud to have us over. She put on a great meal – doted over us and said how fantastic it was to have us over at her Spring 2015 Countries with Widespread Ebola Transmission With the Bible Clubs established, the Zar’s ministry to their church members had been successfully expanded. Presently, Liberia has 39 Club leaders representing eight Clubs which are attended by 389 children. “The Word of Life Club program is something totally new for Liberia,” Verkaik said. “These kids had nothing like that, so that was a foundation that he left. He will always be forever known as the founder of Bible Clubs in Liberia.” Bahago assented, “He was a man that pulled many strings for the ministry in Liberia, but his life was cut so short by the menace – Ebola.” *Information below comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Country Total Cases (Suspected, Probable and Confirmed) LaboratoryConfirmed Cases Total Deaths Guinea 3,190 2,790 2,113 Liberia 9,265 3,153 4,057 Sierra Leone 11,370 8,320 3,490 Total 23,825 14,263 9,660 home. She didn’t even get to enjoy her meal because she was serving us, getting this and that and making sure everything was A-OK. She was a real servant.” During this developmental stage, the leaders dealing with the Zars could see God’s hand opening doors in Liberia. With training completed, the Zars returned to Liberia on the last day of May where they spent June and part of July setting the foundation for the Club ministry. Verkaik recalls, “During this time, Augustine was going like crazy – printing materials, meeting with pastors. You could tell it was coming from his heart.” Augustine gathered both ordained and lay leaders from 27 different churches to help conduct Bible Clubs. In mid-July, with the help of Verkaik’s team, these leaders were trained, and eight Clubs were started. Dark Clouds With Ebola on the rise in Liberia, Word of Life sent $1,000 to Augustine for the purpose of educating about the virus and securing a water solution for washing. But no one could keep up with the virus. Mary’s mother was the first one in the family infected with Ebola. Mary took care of her mother, which led to her and Augustine’s inevitable infection. Tragedy collided with grief when on September 9th, Mary Zar died from the Ebola virus. “I had just gotten off the plane in Chad when I heard of Mary’s passing,” Verkaik said. “I was quite worried because I knew if Augustine’s wife had passed from Ebola, his chances of getting it were extremely high.” On September 24th, Augustine followed his wife to Glory. They leave behind six children. 11 Cover Story Below: Augustine and Mary Zar “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves; we are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying about in the body the dying of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body. For we who live are constantly being delivered over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death works in us, but life in you.” -2 Corinthians 4:7-12 12 Spring 2015 The Void Left Of the Zar’s children, two live in other parts of Liberia. However, the four younger children can’t live in their parent’s rental as a result of Ebola contamination and are now dispersed around the community of Gia Town, living in the homes of sympathetic neighbors. They have no visible means of support. To help improve the situation, Verkaik gives money out of his own missionary support to a couple in Gia Town in order to procure food for the Zar kids. However, Verkaik says the kids need more stable means. “What needs to happen in the long run is for other family members to step up. That’s just the African culture; you don’t have infrastructure or child services, so family has to step up.” The children will likely be split up and will “It has definitely brought a delay on the Clubs and discouragement to the leaders. It also means we need someone who will answer the call of going to the most needed field of Liberia.” go to different family members, but right now “it’s still too fresh, too close to the death of Augustine and Mary. There’s a lot of stigma that’s placed on Ebola patients and their families. People don’t want to come near you, so at this point they’re pretty much social outcasts. Until Ebola dies down in that country and they get control of it, they’re probably not going to find a permanent place to settle.” Though nothing should be compared to the grieving of these orphaned children, they’re not alone in their sorrow. “I hadn’t known him that long,” Verkaik said, “but I had gotten to know him well and had gotten to love him. Their passing really shocked us and hurt us. We’re still kind of reeling from that.” Even as the Zars had asked God why He had allowed their ministry to be destroyed, both Bahago and Verkaik voiced that they continue to ask God, “Why?” When asked for what reason he thought God took the Zars out of the ministry, Verkaik answered, “You know, if I had that answer I’d be feeling a lot better today. I don’t know. I still – to each day in my time with the Lord – say, ‘Lord why?’” For a few moments, Verkaik paused, then continued, “Why? I don’t have an answer to that. In my human mind, it doesn’t make any sense. His ministry was off and churning – there was such great potential. I don’t know…I don’t know…But I do believe God has us there for a reason. We’re open to the Lord leading us for the next step.” Bahago shares Verkaik’s double vision of pain and hope. Bahago said, “Of every evil, there is good, and of every disappointment, there is something that God allows us to learn. God still has Liberia in His agenda. As He said, ‘Except a seed dies it will not live again.’ I believe God has made a statement in Liberia, and he will confirm it. How? I don’t know. But I have faith in God that this will come through.” -Stephen Bahago, Director of Word of Life Nigeria 13 Campus News Building an Atmosphere for Eternal Impact SECURITY GATEHOUSE WELCOME CENTER Word of Life Bible Institute builds for the future by breaking ground on an all new Student Life Center this Spring. Below: Word of Life Bible Institute’s Master Plan to transform the campus in the years to come AR TE BU ADMINISTRATION BUILDING HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER FEMALE RESIDENCE HALL 50’ SHORE LINE SETBACK 14 35’ VEGETATION CLEARING SETBACK Spring 2015 MALE RESIDENCE HALL MALE RESIDENCE HALL RTS & ECHNOLOGY UILDING STUDENT LIFE CENTER Existing Buildings Future Buildings WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP MASTER PLAN 15 1 Campus News 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 HORIZONTAL SHIPLAP CEDAR SIDING TYPE 1 (CLEAR FINISH) A Bollback Student Life Center 1 2 3 4 STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF (WARM GRAY) 5 GLULAM BEAM AND COLUMNS (CEDAR STAIN) 6 C 11 5 6 ALUMINUM STOREFRONT (DARK BRONZE) INSULATED GLAZING TYP. 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(CLEAR) METAL LOUVER (DARK BRONZE) SIMULATED STONE MASONRY TYPE 1 (WARM GRAY BLEND) SIMULATED STONE MASONRY TYPE 1 SIMULATED STONE MASONRY (WARM GRAY BLEND) TYPE 1 (WARM GRAY BLEND) SIMULATED STONE MASONRY TYPE 1 (WARM GRAY BLEND) SIMULATED STONE MASONRY TYPE 2 (WARM GRAY BLEND) FIRE AREA 3 Student Life Center Features STUDENT LIFE CENTER WORD OF LIFE BIBLE INSTITUTE 2460 2460 D 2460 2460 2460 22-60 2460 2448 22-60 2448 2460 2448 2460 2442 2442 2460 2460 2448 2442 2460 2442 C E1 H C H H E1 H G G FLOOR TO BOLT SAFETY FOR C C D C C ACCESS MUST D SPACE SUFFICIENT MAINTAINE & & WORKING & SERVICE CE. BE PROVIDED TO PERMIT DED, MAINTENAN DETAILS RECOMMEN FOR 18" MFR. CONTACT CONTACT ACCESS MUST D SPACE SUFFICIENT MAINTAINE & & WORKING & SERVICE CE. BE PROVIDED TO PERMIT DED, MAINTENAN DETAILS RECOMMEN FOR 18" MFR. D D C TDO G G G C C 2442 2442 2442 2442 2460 2460 2460 2460 2460 2460 2460 2460 2460 D GC G H 2448 2442 2442 2460 2448 POTTERSVILLE, NEW YORK 12860 STUDENT LIFE CENTER WORD OF LIFE BIBLE INSTITUTE 2442 2442 2460 2460 2460 2436 H 2460 C G 2448 2436 2448 2460 2460 DRY STORAGE 112 2460 2460 2460 C D CONTACT T ACCESS MUST D SUFFICIENSPACE MAINTAINE & & WORKING & SERVICE BE PROVIDED NCE. TO PERMIT MAINTENA NDED, DETAILS RECOMME FOR 18" MFR. G D 2460 2460 2460 2460 2460 2460 C D H H C C EQUIPMENT H C C 2460 CONTACT PRODUCING C D C ACCESS MUST D SPACE SUFFICIENT MAINTAINE & & WORKING & SERVICE BE PROVIDED CE. TO PERMIT DED, MAINTENAN DETAILS RECOMMEN FOR 18" MFR. H E1 D D H G C C H HEAT G G G G CONTACT ACCESS MUST D SPACE SUFFICIENT MAINTAINE & & WORKING & SERVICE CE. BE PROVIDED TO PERMIT DED, MAINTENAN DETAILS RECOMMEN FOR 18" MFR. 2442 D C H E1 H FLOOR TO BOLT SAFETY FOR C C D C C H E1 G C C CONTACT T ACCESS MUST D SUFFICIENSPACE MAINTAINE & & WORKING & SERVICE BE PROVIDED NCE. TO PERMIT MAINTENA NDED, DETAILS RECOMME FOR 18" MFR. C C TDO G E1 ACCESS MUST D SPACE SUFFICIENT MAINTAINE & & WORKING & SERVICE CE. BE PROVIDED TO PERMIT DED, MAINTENAN DETAILS RECOMMEN FOR 18" MFR. D C C G C C D T ACCESS MUST D SUFFICIENSPACE MAINTAINE & & WORKING & SERVICE BE PROVIDED NCE. TO PERMIT MAINTENA NDED, DETAILS RECOMME FOR 18" MFR. CONTACT GC G C H FLOOR TO BOLT SAFETY FOR CONTACT ACCESS MUST D SPACE SUFFICIENT MAINTAINE & & WORKING & SERVICE CE. BE PROVIDED TO PERMIT DED, MAINTENAN DETAILS RECOMMEN FOR 18" MFR. D G C C D CONTACT T ACCESS MUST D SUFFICIENSPACE MAINTAINE & & WORKING & SERVICE BE PROVIDED NCE. TO PERMIT MAINTENA NDED, DETAILS RECOMME FOR 18" MFR. TDO CONTACT FROM 2460 C D 2460 2448 2442 G G D H C G G H C D GC G G EQUIPMENT 2442 H 2460 2460 D 2460 2460 2460 2460 22-60 2460 2448 22-60 2448 2442 2442 2460 2460 2448 2460 D 2460 2460 2442 2460 2442 2442 2442 2442 2442 2460 2460 2460 2460 2460 2460 2460 2460 2460 2442 2448 22-60 2460 2460 2460 2460 22-60 2460 2448 2460 2448 2460 2460 2442 C 2460 2460 2448 2442 2442 2460 2448 2442 2460 2448 2442 2460 2460 2460 2442 2442 2442 2442 2442 2460 2460 2460 2460 2460 2460 2448 2442 2442 2460 2442 2448 2442 2460 2460 2460 PRODUCING 2436 HEAT 2448 FROM G POTTERSVILLE, NEW YORK 12860 C 2460 2442 2442 G C C D C C H D STUDENT LIFE CENTER WORD OF LIFE BIBLE INSTITUTE G 2460 2460 T G G EQUIPMEN PRODUCIN CONTACT HEAT ACCESS MUST D SPACE SUFFICIENT MAINTAINE & & WORKING & SERVICE CE. BE PROVIDED TO PERMIT DED, MAINTENAN DETAILS RECOMMEN FOR 18" MFR. FROM 2460 MENS 108 2460 G G T 2460 ALLERGY FREE 113 G G EQUIPMEN PRODUCIN C D WOMENS 109 2460 D HEAT H SHARED OFFICE 111 OFFICE 110 2460 C C C D FROM C 2460 MECHANICAL 107 2460 CONTACT H C C H ACCESS MUST D SPACE SUFFICIENT MAINTAINE & & WORKING & SERVICE CE. BE PROVIDED TO PERMIT DED, MAINTENAN DETAILS RECOMMEN FOR 18" MFR. D 2460 C D C G D C C G G G 2442 H C G 2442 ELECTRICAL 106 C 18 19 Q: Why 24do we 25need more buildings? A:23 The current dining room only holds 225 students. Not including camps, we have 500+ people eating. The solution? A 40,000 square foot building with a dining room that fits 650+ people. 22 21 20 NORTH NORTH Q: How will this affect campus life? PLANNING SUBMISSION A: The mail, food, bookstore, student services and NOT FOR communityCONSTRUCTION spaces will be in one centralized location, HORIZONTAL SHIPLAP CEDAR SIDING TYPE 2 allowing students to be more efficiently served. (WARM GREY FINISH) JANUARY 8, 2015 PLANNING SUBMISSION NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION HORIZONTAL SHIPLAP CEDAR SIDING TYPE 2 (WARM GREY FINISH) HORIZONTAL SHIPLAP CEDAR SIDING TYPE 2 (WARM GREY FINISH) DATE JOB NO. NO. WOL-1413 DATE SCALE Q: What goals will this construction achieve? A: To increase the student body to 800 and to improve the camp experience. JOB NO. TITLE REVISION DATE JANUARY 8, 201 JOB NO. NO. SCALE SCALE WOL-1413 DATE REV REVISION 1/16" = 1'-0" FLOOR PLAN AND ELEVATIONS DATE WOL-1413 1/16" = 1'-0" For more information or to partner in this vision, SIMULATED STONE MASONRY TYPE 1 FLOOR PLAN AND (WARM GRAY BLEND) ELEVATIONS please contact our Advancement Department at A100.1(518) 494-6214. SIMULATED STONE MASONRY TYPE 1 (WARM GRAY BLEND) PLANNING SUBMIS NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIO JANUARY 8, 2015 NO. SIMULATED STONE MASONRY TYPE 2 (WARM GRAY BLEND) C C D DATE SIMULATED STONE MASONRY TYPE 1 (WARM GRAY BLEND) E1 INSULATED GLAZING TYP. (CLEAR) E1 ALUMINUM STOREFRONT (DARK BRONZE) C D GLULAM BEAM AND COLUMNS (CEDAR STAIN) LOADING DOCK 105 26 NORTH HORIZONTAL SHIPLAP CEDAR SIDING TYPE 1 (CLEAR FINISH) C 17 C H M1 A100.1 RECEIVING 104 H C D 22-60 22-60 22-60 2442 2460 Q: What is the purpose of a new building? A: The vision is to create an environment for discipleship and evangelism that will eternally impact students and campers alike. 25 24 16 CONTACT 15 ACCESS MUST D SPACE SUFFICIENT MAINTAINE & & WORKING & SERVICE CE. BE PROVIDED TO PERMIT DED, MAINTENAN DETAILS RECOMMEN FOR 18" MFR. 14 22 C C 23 13 KITCHEN/BAKERY 100 G 21 23 26 VESTIBULE 101B AHU ROOM 115 G 22 12 24 Q&A H 26 25 PRIVATE DINING 116 G DINING LOUNGE 117 PRIVATE DINING 118 G TABLE STORAGE 119 G H D G H 2460 2460 2460 2460 G 2460 2460 2460 2460 G 2460 2460 ALLERGY 111 FREE 113 2460 2460 G G 2460 2460 D G VESTIBULE LE 120B 2460 CONTACT D G VESTIBULE 101B STORAGE 112 ACCESS MUST D SPACE SUFFICIENT MAINTAINE & & WORKING & SERVICE CE. BE PROVIDED TO PERMIT DED, MAINTENAN DETAILS RECOMMEN FOR 18" MFR. G ACCESS MUST D SPACE SUFFICIENT MAINTAINE & & WORKING & SERVICE CE. BE PROVIDED TO PERMIT DED, MAINTENAN DETAILS RECOMMEN FOR 18" MFR. CONTACT C C G D D 2460 2460 ALLERGY FREE 113 D D C C G G DRY STORAGE 112 2460 2460 SERVERY 101 OFFICE 111 22-60 H G G 22-60 H MENS 108 WOMENS 109 2460 SHARED OFFICE 22-60 C D C D D G D WOMENS 109 OFFICE DRY 110 22-60 22-60 CE OFFICE 110 MENS SHARED 108 22-60 H C D H G CONTACT G CONTACT ACCESS MUST D SPACE SUFFICIENT MAINTAINE & & WORKING & SERVICE CE. BE PROVIDED TO PERMIT DED, MAINTENAN DETAILS RECOMMEN FOR 18" MFR. C C T ACCESS MUST ED SUFFICIENSPACE MAINTAIN & & WORKING & SERVICE BE PROVIDED NCE. TO PERMIT MAINTENA NDED, DETAILS RECOMME FOR 18" MFR. C C C D D D LOBBY/LOUNGE 120 D H 2460 TRASH/RECYCLING 105A H C H G G H DINING 114 H G G D 2460 2448 C D MECHANICAL 107 COOLER/FREEZER 100A H C C ELECTRICAL 106 101A C E1 C C D G H KITCHEN/BAKERY 100 C H H CONTACT T ACCESS MUST D SUFFICIENSPACE MAINTAINE & & WORKING & SERVICE BE PROVIDED NCE. TO PERMIT MAINTENA NDED, DETAILS RECOMME FOR 18" MFR. C C G D ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL VESTIBULE 107 106 DISH WASHING 102 WASH ROOM 104B CLEANING SUPPLIES 104A H C C H G H C D C D DISPLAY SPACE D C E1 G KITCHEN/BAKERY 100 H H H 22-48 DRY STORAGE 103 EQUIPMENT D C D G D SERVERY 101 H H 2460 2448 D H STORAGE CUBBIES 2460 22-48 2442 2448 2442 D 22-48 22-48 PRODUCING E1 H E1 H 2460 C D VESTIBULE 120A H LOADING DOCK 105 RECEIVING 104 H DISH WASHING 102 2460 2442 2460 2448 H COOLER/FREEZER 100A STORAGE CUBBIES 2460 2442 2460 22-60 22-60 22-60 HEAT D H RECEIVING 104 C D 2442 2448 2442 VESTIBULE 101A 103 LOADING DOCK 105 2442 FROM 22-48 TRASH/RECYCLING 105A H DISH WASHING 102 22-48 WASH ROOM 104B EQUIPMENT COOLER/FREEZER DRY STORAGE 100A D 22-48 22-48 CLEANING SUPPLIES 104A PRODUCING 22-60 H 2442 2460 22-60 22-60 TRASH/RECYCLING 105A HEAT 22-48 PATIO WASH ROOM 104B FROM 22-48 2442 2448 2442 D DRY STORAGE 103 D 22-48 22-48 CLEANING SUPPLIES 104A C D 2442 2460 22-60 22-60 22-60 Kitchen Multi-Station Serving Stations Dining Hall Private Dining Rooms Bookstore/Café Sports Center Lounge and Grill Mailroom Seminar Room Large Meeting Room Student Services Desk Large Outdoor Decks Two Student Lounges/Lobbies H 14,024 SF C1 A100.1 C 12,964 SF 15,195 SF C FIRE AREA 3 D FIRE AREA 2 D 14,024 SF EAAREA 3 RE 1 0 15 14 TITLE SIMULATED STONE MASONRY TYPE 1 (WARM GRAY BLEND) TITLE 1/16" = 1'-0" FLOOR PLAN AN ELEVATIONS DRAWING DRAWING A100. DRAWING A100.1 17 Alumni News Alumni News 1970’s 1980’s David Miller (‘74) serves as Associate Pastor and leads the Biblical Counseling and Care at Webster Bible Church. He also serves as a chaplain at both Strong and Rochester General Hospitals. David and his wife, Pat, have been blessed with three children and three grandchildren. Ross Williams (‘80) and his wife, Teri, have six adult children; Tim (36), Sarah (34), Lydia (32), Leah (30), Joseph (26) and Abigail (24). Ross is an Optometrist, Gideon and Care Group Leader. Valerie Goble Crocker (’75) serves at Encounter Church with the Worship Team in keyboard and vocals. Donald Ephraim (’77) has two children, David (21) Danielle (19). He is an air conditioning/heating technician and is developing his art skills. He attends Faith Christian Church in Farmingdale, NY. Betty Plimpton Brown (‘79) and her husband, Paul, have three adult children: Matthew (25) Stephen (23) and Carolyn (19). She is the Awana Sparks Director at Bethel Memorial Baptist and an RN in a subacute rehab unit. Candy Clark Jones (’79) has a daughter, Ashley (26). She attends Auburn Church of the Nazarene and works with special needs children. Darleen Sawyer Bacon (’79) and her husband, Allen, have six children, Christine (31), Carolyn (29), Benjamin (27), Daniel (25), Candace (23) and Jonathan (20). She is a Customer Service representative for ITW Texwipe and a Life Care Counselor at The Summit Church in Kernersville, NC. Mark Shelford (‘79) and his wife, Amy, have four grown children and three grandchildren. They recently moved to Vermont where they are restoring an old farm house to become a bed and breakfast. 18 Betzina Hersk Yale (’82 & ’83) and her husband, Kevin, have three boys. She is a stay-at-home mom and lives in Sperry, IA. She was a teacher/director for a Community Bible Study class for seven years and now serves in their local church with the high school youth group. Michael Hetrick (’84) has three children, Naomi (25), Caleb (23) and Jedidiah (18). He graduated in 2014 with a B.S. in Bible at TTU. He plans on a year of seminary in 2015 and currently helps with pulpit supply. He attends Unity Baptist Church. Dennis Gray (’84 & ’85) and Tammy Paul Gray (’85) live in Kingston, PA. They have been in the Pastorate for over 30 years. Their daughter, Victoria Gray Carey (’07), is married to Tim Carey. Their son, Dan, started a ministry for those who struggle with self-hurt and suicidal tendencies called Love Life Ministries which recently joined with a group called Please Live. David Tinsley (’86) and Karen Martin Tinsley (’86) have three children, Christopher (24) Thomas (21) and Robert (19). They serve in Open Air Evangelism in NYC and attend All Nations Baptist Church. Jeff Apthorp (’86) and his wife, Robbyn, have three children, Valerie (22), Alan (20) and Kenny (19). They live in Charlotte, NC, where they attend Calvary Church while he works with the Bible Broadcasting Network. 1990’s Amy Mercier Zelanick (’90), her husband, Trent, and their children – Madison (12), Bella (12), Tyler (9), Tanner (7), Brooke (6) and Keira (2) – live in Eureka, CA. Amy is a pastor’s wife. She homeschools her children and works from home. Cary Smith (’90) and Pamela Durand Smith (’90) are self-employed Landscaping/Snow Removal contractors. They serve as trustees and praise team members at Westwood Alliance church in Ontario, OH. They have two sons, Joseph (18) and Anthony (15). Eric Warner (’89 & ‘90) and his wife, Traci, have two children, Ashton (15) and Alexandria (10). He is an Associate Professor of the Communications Dept. at College of Central Florida. He and Traci lead a college-aged ministry at Oak-Griner Baptist Church in Ocala, FL. David Huizing (’92) and his wife, Kate, have served with Word of Life Local Church Ministries for 24 years. They attend Calvary Baptist Church, Riverhead, NY. They have five grown children, Josh (32), Chelsea (29), Jill (29), Abbianne (26) and Shauna (21). Audra Hemsworth Cava (’93) and her husband, Dave, live in Huntingdon, NY with their children Marianna (16), Jonny (14) and Gabby (11). Audra leads Pioneer Girls, teaches a ladies’ bible study and leads Moms in Prayer International. Sara Collins Westhead (‘94) and her husband live in Bermuda with their sons Tommy (12) and Jonny (9). After WOLBI, Sara attended Liberty University, was a missionary in China for two years and a journalist for 14 years. She is now in marketing and pursing a Master’s in Library Science. Eric McGee (‘98) serves in the United States Air Force and lives in Lumberton, NJ with his daughters, Idalis Nunez (13) and Karis McGee (11). Spring 2015 2000’s Sean Sallis (’00 & ’01) and Cassandra Richards Sallis (‘01) have three children, Josiah (8), Jonah (4) and Joy (2). Sean has been the Youth Pastor at First Baptist Church of Moses Lake, WA for seven years. They assist with the worship team and have helped start a youth rally program called TNT, that is similar to a Word of Life Reverb event. Zachary Scott (’04) is married to DinaRae and is an engineer at Captive-Aire Systems in Louisville, KY. They are active at Sojourn Community Church and attended their church’s School of Missions. Andrew Ingersoll (’05 & ‘06) and his wife, Abigail, (’06 & ‘07), have three children, Olivia, Elinor and Sophia. They live in Indiana where Andy is a youth pastor at Fletcher United Methodist Church. Brandon Collins (’07) and Megan McGee Collins (’07) have two children, Jacey (3) and Simon (1) and live in Troy, OH. Brandon is a freelance web designer and helps churches strategize about how to do ministry. Megan has the privilege of being a stay-at-home mom. Ashley Wise Edwards (’08) and her husband, Jack, live in Angier, NC. They have a daughter, Harper (1). Ashley is a Pre-K teacher and works with the youth at Fellowship Baptist Church in Willow Spring. Emily Beck Roddin (‘08) and her husband, Paul live in Holtzville, NY. Emily is a stay-at-home mom to daughter Abigail (1) and works with the youth group and women’s ministry at Grace Church. Bethany Joy (Smith) Puleo (‘09) is married to Anthony and has a BS in Psychology from Bridgewater State College. She is licensed for Special Education at Norton Public Schools in Massachusetts and coteaches an adult special needs Sunday School class called “Jesus Followers”. 2010’s Amberlee “Nikki” Bacon (’10) is a teacher in the Middle East. She graduated from Liberty University with the hopes of using her education degree to minister overseas, and so far that plan is working well. She teaches at a private international school, is a youth leader at her local church and tutors two different local families. Kali Williams Roberts (’10) and her husband, Matt, have a daughter named Ann (1). Kali is a stay-at-home mom while Matt is attending Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. They are preparing to go into missions when Matt completes his studies. Peter Hamblen (’12) is in his second year of Mechanical Engineering Technology Program at SUNY Farmingdale. He is head music leader and coordinator at Island Christian Church, Northport Campus. He works as an Assistant Engineer at Thuro Metal Products Inc. “Reverb is an awesome opportunity for kids to invite their unsaved friends out for a night of fun and activity. Most important though, they’ll have a chance to hear the gospel and respond to it.” -Doug Tuls Area Missionary REVERBNIGHT.COM 19 Word of Life Fellowship PO Box 600 Schroon Lake, NY 12870 Celebrate With Us! Celebrate our anniversary and Harry Bollback’s 90th birthday – every Tuesday night at camp. Claim your 50% alumni discount for a stay at Word of Life Inn & Family Lodge by using the code “alumni75” when you register at camps.wol.org. 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