Staying Connected - Millar College of the Bible
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Staying Connected - Millar College of the Bible
Millar College of the Bible /// Fall 2014 Link The Staying Connected 2014-2015 Sunnybrae Students First Years Laura Baker Rachael deHaan Krystal Gold Kathryn Eagles Emily Hitchcock Alexandra Kiriaka Beth Koshinsky Carolyn McDougall Sarah McQuade Stephanie Morrison Lanae Paetkau Jamie Paquette Ashleigh Ringdal Hannah Tiel Nicole Wollf David Betts Taylor Camalush Jonathan Gunsch Reid Hildebrandt James Koop Peter Kornelsen AB SK MB AB BC BC SK BC BC AB AB BC BC AB SK OT BC AB OT BC BC David McMaster Ryan Peters Hector Ruiz Dakota Thiessen Dylan Walde BC SK OT AB AB AB SK SK Third Years Second Years Brayden Harder Cameron Capozzi Hannah Bach Bethany Eagles Rochelle Klepel Meghan McWhinnie Shelby Wiebe Matthew Bunn Sean Enns Travis Fichtner Broderick Loewen Ethan MacPherson Dawson Plett Fletcher Roberts Logan Schroeder Jordan Vike Koby Wiebe Rory Winterholt BC BC SK AB AB AB SK BC MB BC BC SK AB AB SK Albert Wintemute Nikki Cairns Josephine Dirks Crystal Friesen Jessica Friesen Denae Kiriaka Melissa Kneisz Sydney Wetherell Delten Ens Lucas Gunsch William Hays Denver Janz Gerrit Klumpenhower Christopher Luchies Doug Unger Allan Wiebe AB SK MB BC BC AB MB AB SK AB SK MB AB AB SK SK UPDATE UPDATE Pambrun Campus Sunnybrae Campus Phil Ruten, PRESIDENT A great promise and reminder of who God is is found in Psalm 74:12. It says, “Yet God my King is from of old, working salvation in the midst of the earth.” God is not defeated by those who oppose Him and the never ending turmoil, pain, and dysfunction of this world. He will accomplish His purposes. Nothing is too difficult for Him. This is the God we serve. What a comfort to know that we are in His total care. We thank God for His many blessings – blessings of things going well and blessings which are from deep challenges. I want to provide a brief campus update for your information, but to also acknowledge the part you play in what God is doing and to thank you sincerely. We currently have 174 students registered in Pambrun and 60 at Sunnybrae. Our prayer is that for each one this will be a significant year of growth as disciples of Jesus. The summer season was full of activity. Praise the Lord that the building project is going well. It is ahead of schedule and on budget. We will not go into debt with this project. Phase 1 is paid for and basically complete and Phase 2 is now underway. The finances continue to come in, allowing us to continue the work without interruption. We have hired two young men with trades experience to work this year specifically on the project – Aaron Teichroeb and Joel Ruten. Our facilities staff will also be helping as time permits. We welcome Adam and Tiffany Nicholas and their family who have joined us from Black Diamond, Alberta. Adam brings his much needed expertise in technology to this ministry. With the departure of Dale MacFarlane, Cindy Cadieux is now overseeing our rental properties. Her husband Tim is a third year student. Some changes have taken place in the Education department, both in Pambrun and at Sunnybrae. Don Friesen retired and Chris Brown has taken on the position of Registrar. David Ruten will serve as the Registrar at the Sunnybrae campus. With the addition of a third year class there, Jorin Green and his family have moved to BC where Jorin will be taking on a full load of classes. We have also added Matt and Bri Fontes to the Sunnybrae staff where Matt will serve part time in the role of Men’s Dean. Our Fine Arts department at Pambrun has a number of part time staff, each bringing a unique gift and talent to the department. Lorie Thiessen is instructing in our drama and communications classes. Jessica Evans is preparing our chorale and teaching violin. Randal Schroeder is splitting his time between the building project and helping to develop our chapel praise teams and Replica—our travelling worship team. Kathy Covert continues to lead the drama in a reduced capacity. Meagan Ong is our piano instructor, accompanist and drama instructor. We are blessed with many gifted young people in the area of the arts and our goal is to equip them to use their gifts and to serve more effectively in the local church. God has blessed us with a great team both in Pambrun and at Sunnybrae and we continue to covet your prayers as we seek to be faithful to the call He has given to us. By God’s grace, lives are being changed as our students study the Word of God, come under its authority and grow in their walk with God. Page 2 /// Millar College of the Bible /// Fall 2014 Steve Janz, DIRECTOR OF THE SUNNYBRAE CAMPUS There is an air of anticipation hovering over our Sunnybrae Campus as I type these words. Just yesterday we had two early groups of students arrive. Eight of our student leaders arrived on campus to embark on three days of training, planning and seeking God. Another twelve upperclassmen also arrived to serve as our Transition Team - helping to transform Sunnybrae Bible Camp into a college campus over the next few days. By the end of this week over 26 new students, along with staff and 35 upperclassmen, will be navigating their way around the campus and getting to know each other. We have been working throughout the summer in preparation for this new 2014 – 2015 college year. Courses were developed, churches were visited, planning meetings were attended and now we desire for God to draw both our students and staff closer to Himself. We look forward to seeing the majesty and splendor of who He is, tasting and seeing that He is good. We know that to experience Him is all satisfying and the source of our joy, and that as a result of this, He alone will be glorified. Thank you for praying for us as we begin our 3rd college year at Sunnybrae! Millar College of the Bible /// Fall 2014 /// Page 3 Page 4 /// Millar College of the Bible /// Fall 2014 STAFF Spotlight BUILDING UPDATE By Harry Peters This summer we had a great crew—mainly of staff and students—working on the building project. Don McElheran, a former staff member, gave leadership on the project until the end of June. In July and August the fascia and soffits were installed by the summer crew and the roof was shingled by Nathan Hildebrandt, now a freshman here in Pambrun. The concrete floor was poured in August and as soon as the ground was dry enough, we were also able to install all of the windows, thereby starting to close the building in. We are thankful that God brings the right people for the work to be done. At the end of August our crew dissolved due to other commitments, and as of September 1 we hired Joel Ruten, a graduate of Millar, and Aaron Teichroeb who are both tradesmen in the construction industry. We are so blessed to have them on staff here; they are diversified and willing to do what needs to be done. Presently their focus is on getting all the fireguard drywall up on the ceiling, steel beams and posts. Thanks to a farmer in the area we have the free use of a motorized scissor lift - a real blessing for the 16’ high ceilings! Our goal this winter is to get all of the walls built and then to focus on getting the front area with the washrooms and reception area completed for next fall. The final stage of the project is estimated at $500,000. Of this, over $100,000 is already in place. Pray that God would move the hearts of those that He wishes to financially support this project. We are grateful to the Lord for the positive response we’ve already seen to the recent appeal letter that was sent out. STUDENT By Melissa Cochrane Testimony Coming back for a third year at Millar seems like a total dream! It feels like just last week I was packing up my things for my freshman year – filled with nerves and excitement for what God would teach me. It’s hard to believe that was two years ago already! These past two years have been so wonderful, but it hasn’t been without challenges and convictions that God has put on my heart. Just lately God has been showing me the power, importance and privilege that we have in simply praying. In our Ethics class, our professor spoke about how much freedom we have in communing with God every moment of the day! Psalm 116:1-2 says, “I love the LORD because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy. Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath!” How incredible that our holy, righteous and perfect God inclines His ear to me – just another way that He shows His constant love and pursuit of us even when we are far from perfect. God has placed in my heart a desire to pray, to know Him more and to walk in obedience daily – laying down all of my hopes and plans to submit to His will for my life - His “good, pleasing and perfect will” (Romans 12:2b)! Through studying the Scriptures more deeply this year and the roles that I have in the Student Fellowship Committee, Student Leadership and being a Prayer Team leader I trust that God will again show Himself to be outstandingly faithful, good and unchanging!’ Preston & Jessica Evans By Cliff Giesbrecht We are excited to introduce to you Preston and Jessica Evans. They may be new to our staff but they are not new to Millar College of the Bible. During Preston’s third year of 2012-2013, he met first year Jessica Bouthillier and they were married in Vernon, BC on September 14, 2013. Preston spent his first twelve years in Melfort, SK and his teenage years in the Okanagan Valley. With a keen interest in learning how things work, he brings a very diverse set of skills from construction and renovations to mechanical and manufacturing. Having youthful energy and also experience beyond his years, Preston has already proven to be a great asset to our college in his role as Director of Maintenance. Jessica grew up in a variety of places but spent most of her formative years in the Okanagan Valley and the Medicine Hat area. Since the age of four she has spent many hours singing and playing violin and piano. She loves children and has worked with those who have special needs. Her part-time role in the Fine Arts Department is teaching violin and chorale as well as some administration. Additionally, Jessica is the teacher of the local pre-school in Vanguard. f Edge athletics Facebook page: www.facebook.com/millaredgeathletics Millar College Alumni & Friends Tournaments: www.facebook.com/millaredgealumni Millar College of the Bible /// Fall 2014 /// Page 5 Alumni Update Velora Neufeld (G72) and Ivan Friesen (G69) are delighted, happy and generally somewhat ecstatic to announce their recent engagement. A December wedding is being planned!! Arnie & Sharon (Millar staff) are so very pleased to announce that they have been grandparents for the last eight months to Josiah David! He lives with his parents Joshua (G’06) and Cecilia Armstrong in Edmonton. If you have updates for the LINK, you can email them to [email protected] STAFF Spotlight Adam & Tiffany Nicholas By Kayla Abbott This past year has seen several staffing changes at both campuses. One of these changes has been the addition of Adam Nicholas as our new Director of Technology. Adam moved to Pambrun to begin serving in this role at the beginning of July. Originally from Kamloops, Adam met his wife Tiffany in her hometown of Black Diamond, AB while he was running a business on behalf of his sister and brother- in-law. Adam and Tiffany met over a game of horseshoes, where, as he fondly puts it, “She won the game and my heart.” For the past several years, Adam has been working for ITS Global as their Systems Administrator and Customer Support Team Manager while Tiffany has been a stay at home mom to their three children, Isabelle (13), Allison (12) and Elijah (10). Since their move to Pambrun and the start of the college year, Tiffany has also joined our part-time staff in the Food Services Department. We are excited to have the Nicholas family join our Millar family in furthering God’s Kingdom. Please thank God with us for His provision for the college’s staffing needs. God is good! Making Memories Continue making memories with students who are away at college! Our selection of home-baked goods and various gift certificates provides you with a way to offer encouragement or to share a special day with a student even at a distance. Staff Family Photos Arnie (Dean of Education) & Sharon (Reception) Armstrong Scott (Director of Ministries) & Colleen Gerbrandt To place orders for Pambrun students, contact [email protected] Chris (Registrar) & Rimma Brown To place order for Sunnybrae students, contact [email protected] Peter (Dean of Men) & Andrea Buhler Page 6 /// Millar College of the Bible /// Fall 2014 Cliff (Director of Facilities) & Laura Giesbrecht Kevin (Director of Athletics) & Darcie Peters Richard (Director of Student Work) & MaryLou Bueckert Amy Hancock (Librarian) Preston (Facilities) & Jessica Evans Phil (President) & Esther Ruten Kelvin (Director of Admissions) & Lorie Thiessen Stephen & Missy (Student Life/ Athletics) McComish Michele Harder (Dean of Women) Charity Cadieux (Dean of Women – Sunnybrae Campus) Meagan Ong (Piano Instructor) Aaron Teichroeb (Construction Project) Andrew Enns (Food Services) Travis (Business Manager) & Thera Winfrey David Ong (Director of Recruitment) Steve (Director – Sunnybrae Campus) & Sarah Janz Joel Ruten (Construction Project) Randy (Head Chef) & Karen Reddekopp Hope Rampold (Director of Food Services) Ed (Director of 4th Year Internship) & Wilma Johnson Trevor (Assistant Dean of Education – Sunnybrae Campus) & Phyllis Kiriaka Randal (Fine Arts, Construction Project) & Lauren Schroeder David (Dean of Men – Sunnybrae Campus) & Wynnale Ruten Matt (Assistant Dean of Men – Sunnybrae campus) & Bri Fontes Adam (Director of Technology) & Tiffany Nicholas Dennis (Facilities) & Sharon Kirsch Murray (Instructor) & Jen Hiebert Deborah Unruh (Administrative Assistant) Tim & Cindy (Administrative Assistant) Cadieux Peter (Instructor – Sunnybrae Campus) & Judy Mitchell Dean & Kathy (Director of Drama) Covert Jorin (Instructor – Sunnybrae Campus) & Dorothy Green Harry (Director of Operations) & Connie Peters Millar College of the Bible /// Fall 2014 /// Page 7 2014-2015 First Years Conan Arndt Stephanie Babych Jaydon Berg Mikaela Berg Joshua Betcher Evan Beutler Antonia Birtles Shinar Block Jordan Bloom Regan Bradley Spencer Bradley Kelly Braun Marcus Braun Clinton Bueckert Wade Buller Andrew Couper Ryley Demmans Shania Doerksen Taylor Enns Julana Evans Tanner Friesen Nicole Harder Jordan Hedlin Everett Hildebrandt Nathan Hildebrandt Chandra Hollands Jay Hopfe Carolyn Huber Ashley Jacobs Leanne Jansen Tayler Janz Kelsey Kerr Jennifer Kirsch Nolan Klassen Leah Krause Ashley Lajeunesse Desiree Lascelle Robert McCutchin Mariel Ong Austin Penner Samuel Penner Austin Peters Julia Petker Jessica Plett Courtney Regier Jamie Reimer Joshua Reimer Owen Retzlaff SK AB AB AB SK SK OT SK SK SK SK SK SK SK BC AB SK MB MB BC MB AB SK MB MB SK SK AB AB SK AB SK SK SK SK SK SK MB SK MB SK SK MB MB BC SK SK AB Samuel Rupertus Daniel Schroeder Jeffrey Schultz Jennifer Scott Nicole Siemens Timothy Smith Cyle Tavenor Rebekah Thiessen Samuel Thompson Natasha Toews Twila Vanderwel Weston Vickery Nastya Voronyuk Jeremy Warne Jordan Wilson AB SK SK AB MB AB SK SK BC SK AB SK SK MB ON Second Years Cache Anderson Gina Anderson Joey Beer Amelia Brandt Jolayne Budd Logan Bueckert Renae Bueckert Shanyn Cookson Ashley Dobson Calum Dullaard Caleb Enns April Fehr Christine Friesen Gloria Friesen Nathaniel Friesen Paula Friesen Rachel Friesen Tess Friesen Armand Froese Chris Giesbrecht Darell Ginther Anthony Harder Shane Harder Emmalina Haugan Erin Heinrichs Devin Hildebrandt Erik Hoehne Keldy Janz Cameron Kennedy Lukas Klassen Matthew Klumpenhower Brooklyn Krahn AB AB AB OT SK MB SK AB AB BC MB SK MB MB MB SK SK MB BC SK SK AB MB SK SK MB AB SK SK OT SK AB Page 8 /// Millar College of the Bible /// Fall 2014 Pambrun Students Veronica Loeppky Austin Loewen Jon Malpass Jordan Mann Cindy Martens Emily Nelson David Ness Vivian Pepin Thomas Peters Nicholas Sawatzky Tiffany Sceerey Alicia Schatz Nicholas Schock Kyle Sinclair Aaron Spence Rosalie Streilein Erin Thompson Ryan Thompson Christopher Tycholis Jessica Unger Mariel Unger Chad Watts Cheyenne Wiebe Katelyn Wright Andrew Wright Megan Zacharias SK AB AB SK MB AB AB SK AB MB AB SK SK AB BC MB BC SK AB SK SK BC SK SK SK SK Third Years Nicholas Betzing Wesley Bouthillier Bradley Brink Stacey Buhler Tim Cadieux Kelsey Carlson Melissa Cochrane Charlene Constant Peter Constant Eli Cork Bethany Doerksen Shiane Elford Connor Elliott Darren Goetz Andrew Gottselig MB AB MB MB SK SK BC MB MB SK MB SK SK SK SK Cory Ingram Katelyn Letts Michael Neufeld Justice Paul Alexander Pompu Charles Pompu Alyssa Rinehart Robert Rudd Raquel Schmidt Christina Scott Ryan Sorenson Chris Stein Bethany Unrau Daniel Warne Kyla Wiebe Paige Wiebe Eric Zacharias SK AB MB SK SK SK OT AB BC AB AB SK MB MB MB SK SK Fourth Years Cam Abbott Kayla Abbott Travis Baerg Matthew Beutler Sarah Boyle Joel Brown Emily Fehr Michael Friesen Thomas Gadd Melissa Gerbrandt Charles Howland Carson Maier Marina Marmysheva Parker Meginbir Stephen Rogalsky Amy Ruten Breanna Sinclair Martin Stregger Emily Tiel Michael Vanderzwaag Clayton 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