A Note from Brian
It is hard to believe that there are just over a month of classes left in this school year before a great summer of ministry for our students. Watching our student body grow in their walk with Jesus Christ has been a joy. The Winter Camp season was a stretching time, but the fruit was amazing. We saw 4,936 campers attend one of our winter camps, with 390 placing their faith in Jesus and 2,920 deciding to dedicate their life to Him. Your student was a huge part of that! We are excited to watch our students finish this season strong for God’s glory. Bonus: At the end of this blog is a special offer you, as parents, will want to look into, so please read until the end.
Latest News: 
New York  
Past Events 
· Spring Break: Students returned refreshed and ready to dive back into classes and ministry.
Upcoming Events:
· Missions Reality (April 2): Second-year students will embark on their international missions trips, stepping out of their comfort zones to share the gospel and experience the realities of missions. Please pray for boldness and spiritual growth!
· Open Air Evangelism Trip: Freshmen will head to New York City to share their faith through Open Air Evangelism. They will receive training and be guided by staff leaders as they engage with people on the streets about the Gospel.
· Easter Weekend: Students are welcome to travel home for Easter Weekend, but this is not an official school break. They must submit a Special Permission form and ensure all campus responsibilities are covered.
Florida
Past Events:
· Pursuit Camp Celebration (March 4): Students gathered for a powerful time of worship, celebrating all that God has done through Pursuit Camp.
· Spring Break: Students returned on March 24, ready to finish the semester strong.
Upcoming Events:
· Campus Preview Days (April 3–4): Prospective students and their families will visit campus to explore life at Word of Life Bible Institute.
· Spring Banquet (April 14): A special evening for students to celebrate together.
· Easter Weekend (April 17–20): Students are free to leave after Thursday’s classes and must submit a Special Permission form through Canvas.
May Highlights
New York
· Spring Banquet (May 9): A highlight of the year, this banquet is a special time for the student body to celebrate together.
· Summer Break (May 16): Students are free to leave after their 8:00 am exam. Parents are encouraged not to schedule flights before 12:00 pm.
Florida
· Campus Preview Days & Luau (May 1–2): The 28th Annual Luau will be held on May 1.
· Homecoming Weekend (May 2–4): A time to reconnect with alumni through a variety of events, including a campus tour, dessert social, chapel, and worship night.
· Summer Break (May 9): Students are free to leave after their 8:00 AM exam.
· Coast Training (May 27–30): Students, supervisors, and unit leaders will begin camp registration and Summer Ministry Practicum classes.
Both Locations
· Graduation (Florida – August 2): The ceremony will be held at 10:00 am in the Bollback Performing Arts Center. Parents and families are also invited to attend the End of the Year Celebration on August 1.
· Graduation (New York – August 16): The ceremony will be at 10:00 am at the Huskies Soccer Complex (weather permitting). In case of bad weather, each student will receive two guest tickets, with overflow seating available via livestream.
A Free Service for Your Family
We so appreciate having your child at Word of Life Bible Institute and the trust you have placed in us. As a parent you have spent years helping your child build a foundation in God’s Word. It is our desire to build on that foundation.
One of the ways we can show our appreciation is to introduce you to a free service we offer to friends of the ministry.  It is a service everyone needs, and it has been a blessing to hundreds of families.  
Word of Life offers will and estate planning services at no cost. As your children reach the age where they are discovering independence and transitioning to adulthood, your household dynamics are shifting, and it is a great time to think about putting in place plans for the resources the Lord has entrusted to you.
Word of Life offers these services through a long-standing relationship with PhilanthroCorp, an organization who has the same biblical values that we do.  PhilanthroCorp will walk you through the process of developing plans that document your wishes and ensure your Christian legacy while considering the needs of the people and ministries you love.  Once they have helped you create plans that clearly express your legacy desires, PhilanthroCorp will work with an attorney of your choosing or connect you with one of their network attorneys to put the plans in place.
Understanding that this topic can feel daunting, we promise that PhilanthroCorp will make it easy, and you will feel relieved as you create a legacy that reflects your beliefs and values.  
PhilanthroCorp has been a blessing to Word of Life families for nearly 20 years. To learn more, visit this link or contact Bob Brown (bobb@wol.org) or John Nelson (johnn@wol.org).
