A Note from Brian
In Philippians 3:14, Paul says, “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Please join us in encouraging the student body to continue pressing on to the end. The Word of God has had such an impact on their lives this year. Our faculty and staff cannot wait to see how they put it into practice as they serve at camp this summer.
Latest News
New York
Missions Conference Highlights!
- Five sessions with different speakers.
- 17 ministries represented.
- 183 people made dedication decisions, telling the Lord they’ll follow wherever He leads.
During the weekend, we interviewed some Word of Life Missionaries raising support to go to Columbia. We have $13,150.31 pledged to support Eliecer & Analia Castro Guzman just from your students and any guests at Missions Conference Weekend! If you feel led to give to their ministry, please do so at this link https://give.wol.org/ECastro.
Missions Reality and Open Air Evangelism – Our sophomore students have all returned from Missions Reality Trips and our freshmen students from their Open Air Evangelism trip to New York City. It is great to have them back on campus. Be sure to ask your student about how God worked during their trip while they are home on break; it’s something you must hear!
Florida
Our Student Leadership Team (RAs and SRAs) went on an appreciation event on April 4 and went to a trampoline place. Lots of fun and laughter was shared!
We had our Spring Celebration Garden Gala Banquet on Thursday, April 11. The Signature Dining room was decorated with flowers, and 500 origami cranes hung from the ceiling. It was a wonderful night of fellowship, great food, and awards!
48 of our students flew to NY from April 13 to 17 to experience the NY campus and consider attending Second Year.
Our last Campus Preview Days were April 25–27. We are praying for many of our guests to come to the Bible Institute in the fall of 2024.
Homecoming Weekend was April 26–28. We combined the Alumni guests with our Campus Days guests for a Friday night luau at our new pools! It was great to see our past students, present students, and potential future students having fellowship together!
Upcoming Events
New York
- May 6 – Camp Work Day! Students will go to their respective camps that they’ll be serving at this summer and start to prep the grounds. There is quite a clean-up needed as the Island has been untouched since last summer and many leaves and trees to clean up around the Ranch and Pines.
- May 10 – Student Banquet. Every year, we have a banquet with a different theme. There isn’t a theme this year, but the goal is to be very elegant with a talent show afterward.
- Summer Break transportation – Students may leave for break after the exam on Friday, May 17. Please make sure your student is purchasing tickets for transportation after the exam that morning.
- Return dates for camp – Your student’s return date is based on what camp they are serving at this summer.
- If they are serving at the Pines, they will need to return on June 8 between 9 AM – 12 PM.
- If they are serving at a Youth Camp (Ranch/Ridge or Island), they will need to return on June 11 between 2–5 PM.
- Graduation information –—We will have an End-of-Year Celebration on August 16, and graduation will be on August 17 at 10 AM. We plan for the Graduation Ceremony to take place outside on our Soccer Complex. If the weather looks bad and we need to move inside, we will announce that to students on Thursday.
Florida
- The last day of school is May 3, and the students have an 8 AM exam and then may leave for Summer Break. It was an amazing academic year and we are excited for our students to return for their summer ministry!
- Return date for camp – All students are to return on Monday, May 20 for camp registration and for Camp Classes. The Camp Crew staff will arrive May 26, and there will be more training from May 27 to 31. The first week of camp starts June 2 and the last week of camp ends July 26.
- Graduation for the class of 2024 is at 10 AM on Saturday, July 27! More information will be coming soon.
Lastly, as we near the end of the school year, please consider our Internship Pathways for your student!
Students can stay with Word of Life to finish their bachelor’s degree! After two years at the Bible Institute, students can receive invaluable experience through a two-year WOL internship while completing their degree online, on campus, or a hybrid of both – receiving a scholarship for 50% off their tuition.
Click the link to learn more!
This is our last Bridge for the school year! If you are following our Facebook Page, we may have a few more posts and then start turning it over for parents next year.
