Elim Bible Institute - Oasis Yearbook (Lima, NY)

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A DAY FOR RECREATION What is it about the Elim school pionio that makes one feel so olose to God? Six students jam into a car, faces pressed against every window in a vain attempt to miss nothing of the scenery flying by. There is laughing, singing, praising, telling stories of old adventures and new hopes; all are filled with expectation of the picnic. What a release finally to reach the park and burst from the crowded cars into the freedom of the park! The trees are a giant garden of dazzling autumn colors and the heart filis with adventure and the urge to explore. Arriving at the pavilion, ' we pile out to join in the games. A group of couples stray off for a gorge side chat. A water balloon version of toss-and-catch suddenly gets interrupted with a yell, Time to eat! It surely stmnds good after all that hard play. Füll plates empty fast, then refill, while long tables join friends in excited sharing of the day ' s events. We flop heavily onto the grass and think of how good it all feels. The autumn beauty of God’s creation overwhelms us and our hearts cry for some means to express our thankful- ness to God. Then someone starts a chorus and our informal worship Service begins. A brilliant sunset streaks red and orange across the purpling sky, reminding us of the close of day. We pile back into our cars - six students jam into a car - but things are different now. We are closer to each other, and to the One who brought us together. Jesus is Lord, and we can all feel it. Perhaps HE is the veason why we feel so close to God at the Elim Sohool pionio. 69

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WHERE DO ELIM STUDENTS MEET? Wherever the food is! And the lunch line provides one of the best places for mingling with neighbors. Düring the some- times long wait, chatting students discuss events of the day, punctuating their comments with easy gestures. While some meet new people, a certain few display their diligence by reviewing Greek conjugations or memory verses. Orders of french fries and popcorn greet students gather- ing at Elim ' s Snack Bar. After purchasing their tasty treats, small clusters ex- change laughter and share serious conversations over cokes, milkshakes and the ever-popular Elimburger! It ' s a good time to let your hair down and enjoy the presence of friends. There are also those busy guys and gals with work duties during mealtimes. They man¬ age to keep smiling no matter how high the dishes pile up! It’s a rare day when a cheer- ful hello doesn ' t come from the dishroom. ;s . !