Elim Bible Institute - Oasis Yearbook (Lima, NY)

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The Word of God I have received in this Bible College will help me to stand against the wiles of the devii. I thank the Lord for what He has done for me while I have been here. The first thing I have learned is to depend on Jesus Christ in all conditions. The second thing is to wait upon the Lord. The third thing is to seek the Lord with my whole heart. The fourth thing is to repent all the time and the fifth thing is to pray all the time. These are some of the many things I have learned while I am in this school. Jeremiah Odhiambo Kaimosi Bible College The Lord is teaching me many things to prepare me for my future ministry. One thing I learned is to be obedient to Hirn. I learned that I needed Jesus Christ in a deeper way. Also I discovered that being a preacher is not just Standing before people and throwing scriptures. My request is that the Lord may anoint my ministry. Franais Bushebi Kaimosi Bible College First of all I must take the chance of saying Praise the Lord. Me personally I must thank the Lord Jesus Christ for my life. I know the Bible says, All have sinned and have gone short of the glory of God, but because God loves me so much. He sent His only Son to die for my sins so that I could be again able to talk with God. I had done the worst of all sins, but thank God that I am saved. I never knew my red sins could be washed and become as white as snow. The Lord picked me from a family where evil spirits are worshipped. But thank God, for he says, You will be saved and the household. So now the Lord is raising the family to a proper worship. Praise God that at this time I need nothing, being blessed from above. Although temptations come, the Lord says, I am with you always, and He will never fail nor forsake me. God bless you all as you read this testimony, for the Bible says They defeated the devil by their testimonies. Taranganya High Sehool Bukuria 3 Kenya 90

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(Excerpts from letters written by Germany- based Chester and Mary Gretz) No room for Him in the inn and nowhere to lay His head. Such was Christ s introduc- tion to this earth. Though centuries have passed, this still is true today. He is banned from political Systems including Eastern Europe ' s. He has also been banned from their educational System. The press makes mention of Him only in a derogatory sense as it derides and mocks those who profess to believe in Him. Even cathed- rals once filled with worshippers now are museums and anti-religious theaters. In those that remain, one can hardly find Him in the formalities of religion. Yet there are those who receive Him. Meet¬ ing secretly outdoors or in homes, or open- ly in halls and old church buildings, these continue to let their lights shine in a dark world and are willing, if needs be, to suffer for Christ. What a privilege to meet with such and to work with them in spreading the good news that the Savior has come! We have seen more people confess Christ as personal Savior and others edi- fied by the Word of God than in any pre- vious year. In one country in spite of the strict Con¬ trols, we found a strong growing church. My heart was stirred as church leaders shared their burdens and needs. Although they could not permit me to speak in their churches, I was able to share God ' s Word with groups and individuals in many places . In a house meeting in another country, there were 40 people gathered on a Sunday morning. Seven stood in response to an invitation to receive Christ. The kind- ness of church leaders and congregations is overwhelming. In an evening Service we both sang and I preached in Polish, while the Pastor interpreted into the lo¬ cal tongue. At the close of the Service, we were deeply moved as the congregation waved their handkerchiefs and sang, God be with you ' tili we meet again. POLISH TESTIMONY: If I had the choice to make between your countryAmerica 3 with all of its materialis tic blessings yet not so much interest in the spiritual life 3 and my countryVoland 3 where we have fewer material possessions yet a deep hunger for God ' s Word. . .1 would still choose my country. A deep hunger for God’s Word means more to me than your freedom or materialistic blessings.” 92