CROSS ROADS t Volume 22 Number 4 Baldonnel, BC Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute Madison Friesen Danielle Bedard Edmonton, AB Regina, SK Christian Haab Baldonnel, BC Brittany Hosmer Jaime Hansen Bow Island, AB Jeremiah Dorland Langley, BC Aliya Hirch Edmonton, AB Astoria, SD Athabasca, AB Warman, SK Gallican Buki Grace Iverson Anika Asfeldt October - November 2014 Hannah Jeglum Wainwright, AB Paul Laferriere Jamie Milligan Whitehorse, YT Grande Prairie, AB Connor Maschke Camrose, AB Foremost, AB Kieran Swinney Michael Seibert Derek Rude Williams Lake, BC Lake Alma, SK Karl Vikse Creston, BC Fort St. John, BC Erigao Haab MacKenzie Jack Landon Jack Neilburg, SK Jocelyn Gates Jocelyn Evans 2nd year students Millet, AB Micah Friesen Wetaskiwin, AB Calgary, AB Birch Hills, SK CLBI class of 2014-2015 Switzerland Chad Graham Jessica Windiate 1st year students Camrose, AB Saskatoon, SK Stony Plain, AB Alysha Wiebe Medicine Hat, AB Maegan Duval Rachel Timms Timothy Thom Hannah de Waal Jamie Johnson Saskatoon, SK Julia Klassen Stettler, AB Fort St. John, BC Toronto, ON Montana Maher Stettler, AB Tyler Miller Nickola Neiman Spruce Grove, AB Spruce Grove, AB Camrose, AB Morgan Sylvestre Maidstone, SK Maren Vold Ponoka, AB Rachel Rude Saskatoon, SK Donalda, AB Saskatoon, SK Kristian Sollid Heather Njaa Amy Wear Jenya Rust Camrose, AB Japan Edmonton, AB Amy Lovrod Bow Island, AB Camrose, AB Haruka Oiwa Kerry McCune Jessie Van Roessel Hannah MacKay Rachel Kroeger Surrey, BC Clive, AB Spencer Wright Medicine Hat, AB CROSS ROADS Oct - Nov. 2014 Vol. 22 Num. 4 CLBIplus 2014 - 2015 IN the world, but not OF the world. What does it mean to be the body of Christ and advance the Kingdom of God as aliens and strangers in a foreign land? The Christian faith seems to be a collection of paradoxes… “Now and not yet, dead but alive, slaves but free, Three but One.” Our upcoming series deals with one such paradox found in John 17:16-18… “In the world, yet not of the world.” Jesus very clearly stated that His disciples were not of this world, even as He was not of this world. A believer in Jesus Christ has become a new creation (2 Cor. 5:17), with a new identity, a new calling, a new family, and a new destiny. Yet, Jesus prayed that the disciples would not be taken out of the world. In fact, Jesus SENT them INTO the world on a mission of redemption and rescue, with the life transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ. It would be that truth, God’s word of truth, which would empower them and set them apart for this high calling. I invite you to join us for this journey into the Word and explore your identity and mission as a member of the Body of Christ. Come and be encouraged as we seek to engage our Canadian culture with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Harold Rust, CLBI President CLBIplus Thursday Evenings IN not OF Upholding Christian identity and advancing the Kingdom of God in a foreign land Oct. 2, 2014 - Identity: What’s your name? Rev. Matt Ziprick Oct. 23, 2014 - Advancing; Living out a Manifesto for Changing the World Matt Garvin Nov. 23, 2014 - Waging Peace when the Context is War Dr. Salim Munayer Jan. 22, 2015 - Cross Cultural Witness to Host Peoples: it’s about humility, respect, and a changed heart Dr. Tim Stime Mar. 5, 2015 - What Kind of Grace Do We Offer? Rev. Greg Finke --------------------------------------------Schedule: 5:30 pm Supper meal (please RSVP if planning to attend) 6:30 pm Session 7:30 pm Question/Answer followed by coffee and conversation CLBI Modules Week-long & Evening Courses Deepen your understanding of the Bible, ministry, and Scripture’s application to our lives by taking one of the following courses at Bible school this winter. Biblical Leadership Principles through the Synoptic Gospels Oct. 6-10, 2014 (M-F 8:30 am - 12:30 pm) Instructor: Robert Walter Children’s Ministry Oct. 6, 20, 27, Nov. 17, 24, 2014 (Mon. 7-9:30 pm) Instructor: Joyce Rust Paul’s Letter to the Romans Oct. 27 - 31, 2014 (M-F 8:30 am - 12:30 pm) Instructor: Jeff Krogstad Faith, Media, Culture Nov. 24 - 27, 2014 (M-Th 8:30 am - 12:30 pm) Instructor: Wayne Stender Worship Theology Dec. 1 - 5, 2014 (M-F 8:30 am - 12:30 pm) Instructor: Renee Evashkevich Cost for each course is $110 which includes five meals at the CLBI cafeteria. Additional cost to complete the course for credit. Additional cost for housing and book/material cost. For more information, contact the office by phone 780.672.4454 or by email: [email protected] CROSS ROADS Oct - Nov. 2014 Dates to Remember Oct. 2nd - CLBIplus - 5:30 pm Supper, 6:30 pm Session Oct. 3 - LOL Youth event, 7pm at CLBI. All youth grades 7 - 12 are welcome! rd Oct. 9th - Thanksgiving Banquet - 6 pm at CLBI. Oct. 9th - CLBI AGM - 7:30 pm at CLBI. Oct. 23rd - CLBIplus - 5:30 pm Supper, 6:30 pm Session Oct. 25th & 26th - Welcome Back Weekend at CLBI. A weekend for students from the past “five-ish” years. Oct. 31st - LOL Youth event, 7pm at Asker Lutheran (Rural Ponoka). All youth grades 7 - 12 are welcome! Call for info. Nov. 13th - CLBIplus - 5:30 pm Supper, 6:30 pm Session Nov. 23 - Meatballs for Missions IMPACT fundraiser. th Nov. 28th - LOL Youth event, 7 pm at CLBI. All youth grades 7 - 12 are welcome! For more information about one of these events, visit our website at www.clbi.edu or call the CLBI office at 1.888.672.4454. CLBI Financial Update We have been so blessed by God’s provision through the lean summer months. Thank you for your faithful prayers and financial support! Please continue to pray for His ongoing provision for the 2014-15 school year. Besides our regular expenses we also hope to build a garage/shop this year. So far we have about 40% of the finances needed to get that project under way. If you have any financial questions please email Wanda at [email protected] Special Gifts Thank you to all supporters for remembering and supporting CLBI with such faithfulness. Your generosity and prayers are a blessing to every student that joins us! We would like to acknowledge the following gifts from June - August in the amount of $9,295: Gifts in Honour of Harold Rust, Alvin & Alice Rude, Irene Fluevog, Ruth Fadum Gifts in Memory of Wesley Engen, Gord Soholt, Halvor Rosdahl, Bill Piller, Willy Knutsen, Audrey Peterson, Karen Ledene, Ed Thompson, Rev. Arnold Hagen, Bruno Osterwalder, Danny Cameron, Stanley Rude, Gwen Muri, Enid Moe, Ross Couturier, Ernest Hoyme, Gustie Haystead, Ray Dambrowsky, Astrid Melsness, Roy & Clarice Melsness, Laura Paulson, Ken Pickard, Richard Bergstrom, Johan Svee, Erna Walhovd, Connie Knudson, Harry Collin * All scripture passages, unless otherwise noted taken from: The Holy Bible, English Standard Version - Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers - All rights reserved Vol. 22 Num. 4 Announcements Benjamin Rude (‘08-‘10) and Haley (Christenson ‘08-‘10) welcomed their daughter, Eleanor Abigail on April 17, 2014. Janine (Johannson ‘02-‘04) and Chris Seymour are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Locklen Daniel, on June 21, 2014. Janelle (Cameron ‘09-‘11) and Tucker Leinweber were married on June 28, 2014. Pete Jensen (‘98) and Jenna (McKay ‘98-‘99) welcomed their twins, Hans Andrew Cornelius and Astrid Rose Elaine on July 5, 2014. Matthew Skretting (‘09-‘11) and Lisa Olson (‘12-‘13) were married on July 12, 2014. Martin Bauer(‘07-‘09) and Tovah (Vold ‘07-‘09) are excited to announce the birth of their son, Uriah Vincent Eberhard on July 13, 2014). Meganne Jeglum (‘11-’13) married Jonathan Allers on July 19, 2014. Sheena (Halvorson ‘02-‘03) and Conrad Shepherd are pleased to announce the birth of their son Bode William, born on July 29, 2014. Josh Klassen (‘07-‘09) and Jamie Braun were married on August 2, 2014. Jordan Rude (‘10-‘12) and Ashalee Vollmer (‘10-‘12) were married on August 2, 2014. Kara Sorenson (‘07-‘09) and Nathan Pederson were married on August 9, 2014. Ethan Hamm (‘12-‘13) and Kayla Loeppky (‘12-‘13) were married on August 23, 2014. Patti Daniels (‘04-’06) was married to Jordan Leurdijk on August 23, 2014. Nathan Labrecque (‘04-’06) and Jennifer Ewert were married on August 23, 2014. If you would like to keep us updated with any announcements or address changes please go to clbi.edu and find the “keep us updated” options under the “supporters” tab. CROSS+ROADS CROSS+ROADS October - November 2014 Volume 22 No. 4 Published for the friends and alumni of the Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute in Camrose, AB Editorial Group: Rev. Harold Rust Avey Christiansen CLBI Communications Office Send your comments and changes of address to: CLBI Crossroads 4837 - 52a Street Camrose. AB T4V 1W5 1-888-672-4454 [email protected] www.clbi.edu belong. believe. become. a call to prayer for the ministry of clbi Prayer Partners, October 1, 2014 Are you feeling thankful today? For good health? For a new school year in session? For a blessed and restful summer just past? For new family members through marriage, adoption, or birth? For the anticipation of a bountiful harvest? For a gracious God who says to you, “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus?” Whatever fills your heart with gratitude, I encourage you to share it with those closest to you today. Send an email, a text message, a letter or card and let them hear your thankfulness to God. Encourage your pastor and the many who serve in your church, school, and community. As Paul wrote to the Colossian believers… “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, AND OVERFLOWING WITH THANKFULNESS” (Colossians 2:6-7). Pray with me… “Lord Jesus, I thank You for the many ways You have blessed me, especially I think of __________. Most of all I thank You for dealing with my sin upon the cross so that I might experience the blessed freedom of Your salvation. Give me the words to express my gratitude and make me a thankful person, from the inside out! In Your Name I pray, Amen.” With thanks, Pastor Harold Rust, President Wednesday, October 1 Father, as the first year students dig deeper into the New Testament, reveal more of Yourself to them. Bless Chris Leingang as he teaches. Speak through him Lord, and guide him through this week. Tuesday, October 7 Almighty God, bless Robert Walter as he teaches “Biblical Leadership Principles through the Synoptic Gospels” to the second year students. Grow in the students a deeper understanding of these leadership principles. Thursday, October 2 Heavenly Father, bless Brian Tysdal as he teaches Wednesday, October 8 the second year students about spiritual formation. Dear Father, we thank You for Rob Lewis, Greg Pietz, Warren Bloomquist, and Miles Wright. We Be ever present as they grow closer to You. thank You for their service as CLBI Board members. Give them wisdom and insight in all that they do. Friday, October 3 Father, as the CLBI students host the LOL youth Thursday, October 9 event tonight, allow them to be open to what You Almighty God, today we ask that Your Spirit would have planned for those attending. Prepare the be amongst all those present at the CLBI Annual hearts of these youth so they will hear the message General Meeting. Guide the decisions that are You are speaking to each one of them. made, and may all the decisions bring You glory! Saturday, October 4 Lord, bless Spencer Wright (2nd year student) as he celebrates his birthday today. Continue to grow in him as he grows closer to You. May Spencer see You and the wonderful things You have planned for his life more clearly. Sunday, October 5 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6). Monday, October 6 Heavenly Father, open the hearts of the first year students as they learn about living discipleship through the Gospel of Mark. Allow them to see You more clearly throughout the week and guide Steve Klassen as he teaches this course. Monday, October 13 Provider God, as we come together with friends and family this day, we thank You for all You have blessed us with throughout the year. Help us to cherish what has been gifted to us by You, and may we always remember that You give us life and breath and everything we have. Tuesday, October 14 Lord Jesus, we thank You today for those who continue to support the ministry of CLBI through prayer and financial support. May they know that all they do is important and appreciated. Thank You for their generous hearts. Wednesday, October 15 Omnipotent God, give Keith Bienert the words You want him to speak. Bless the students as they learn about Spiritual Disciplines, and draw them closer to Friday, October 10 Creator God, we thank you for Jeremy Osterwalder You. Whether it is through prayer or Scripture, may (Program Director and discipleship group leader) they strongly feel Your presence. this day. On his birthday, would you bless Jeremy richly with Your joy and peace. As Jeremy continues Thursday, October 16 to serve You, give him strength and energy to Holy Spirit, we ask that You would be amongst the Rust discipleship group. May they feel true continue in all that he does. fellowship as they come together in Your name. Please bless the conversations and the time they Saturday, October 11 Gracious Father, as the second years begin their spend together. leadership roles, we ask that You would remove any doubts and fears from their minds. Give them Friday, October 17 all that they need to serve You in all they do. May Loving Father, on Michael Seibert’s (first year they know Your grace and peace. student) birthday, please give him a sense of Your presence and joy. May it be a day of celebration. Sunday, October 12 Lord, we pray that You would bless him in the year Dear Jesus, we thank You this day for Your to come. continued sustenance and providence. You richly bless us every day and we don’t always acknowledge all You truly do. All glory and honour is Yours! Saturday, October 18 Wonderful Counselor, today we remember the guidance and encouragement You give students through the discipleship group leaders. May the conversations they have with their leaders provide wisdom and insight to the lives of the students. We thank You for these mentorship relationships. Sunday, October 19 Prince of Peace, today we thank You for Your peace that goes beyond all understanding. Even in the darkest storms, You are there to constantly provide us with light. You are so good to us. Monday, October 20 Heavenly Father, we ask a blessing over Joyce Rust as she teaches the students “Children’s Ministry” this evening. May the words she speaks bring honour and glory to You. Tuesday, October 21 Almighty God, as Morgan Hamm (daughter of Colin and Julie Hamm) celebrates her birthday today, we ask that she would know Your presence. Bless her in the years to come. Wednesday, October 22 Lord Jesus, please guide Jeremy Osterwalder as he teaches “Small Group and Bible Study Leadership” to the second year class. Lead the students to think and reflect deeply on the truths found in Your word, and give them confidence to lead their peers. Thursday, October 23 Heavenly Father, thank You for instructor Matt Garvin and all who will be attending CLBIplus tonight. May the teachings, discussions, and fellowship bring glory to You and Your kingdom. We praise You and we thank You for who You are! Saturday, October 25 God of Love, You desire to be in relationship with us and, in turn, You give us communities that help to build up and encourage us. Thank You for all the alumni participating in Welcome Back Weekend. Grant them many sweet moments together, and be present with them this weekend. Sunday, November 2 “I praise You for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well” (Psalm 139:14). Wednesday October 29 God, please bless the Hamm discipleship group as they meet tonight. May each member feel a sense of belonging in the group. Thank You for Colin and Julie as they lead the group on a journey to know You more. Friday, November 7 Thank You Lord for Sarah Walsh, Karen Neiman and Ruth Strand (CLBI Board Members) and all they do for the school and for You. We ask that You bless them and their families today. Thursday, October 30 Thank You Father for Mark Hagen who is teaching the “Leading Worship” night class. May Your Spirit be with Mark and each student taking the class, and may they soak up all You have to teach them. Saturday, November 8 Friday, October 31 Lord, please bless the youth in the Camrose area as they come to the LOL youth event hosted by CLBI students and held at Asker Lutheran Church. May Your love and presence be known to all in attendance tonight. Sunday, November 9 “Know that the Lord, He is God! It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture” (Psalm 100:3). Monday, November 3 Almighty Father, we ask You to be with Snowy Noble as he teaches the “Incarnational Ministry” Sunday, October 26 night class. Please open the minds and hearts of Holy Spirit, we thank You for the work You do in the students that they may learn what You have to our midst. Prepare us and send us out, as You did teach them. with Your apostles. Be near to Mikias Sexton (son of Riley and Candra Sexton) as he celebrates his Tuesday, November 4 Lord, be with the students this week as they head first Canadian birthday! out on Urban Hike. Help them see those who are Monday, October 27 marginalized in our society the way You do and God of New Beginnings, may the staff and help them show Your love to all. students be refreshed and ready to start a new week as they dive into Your Word and community Wednesday, November 5 life together. Bless Darby Murphy as he teaches Heavenly Father, we pray for the Christiansen/ “Youth Ministry” night class, and give grace to the Skretting discipleship group as they meet this year. students to be able to go out and serve You. We ask that You knit the group together as they Tuesday, October 28 learn, pray, talk and have fun with one another. God of grace, You are victorious over sin, death, and the power of the devil. Give us the courage to Thursday, November 6 live in Your grace and Your victory. Guide Pastor Almighty God, thank You for Your provisions and Jeff Krogstad and the CLBI students as they reflect blessings each day. We ask that You continue to on the Book of Romans together. Show Yourself to provide for our needs and help us to trust that them in powerful ways! everything will be delivered in Your timing. Friday, October 24 As this week comes to a close, we thank You, Jesus, for all the time and energy Pastor Harold has put into teaching the Gospel of John to the first year students. May the students walk away with new and exciting insights into Your life here on earth and Your victory over sin and death. Saturday, November 1 Fill them, and us, with a renewed sense of Your Jesus, please be with and guide the IMPACT teams as they prepare for the incredible journey they will presence. Thank You Jesus! embark on in January. Please help everything to fall into place the way You want it to. Creator God, thank You so much for the CLBI staff. They are such an incredible blessing to the school. Please be with them all, and bless their families today. Monday, November 10 Thank You Lord for the leaders of the Schwaiger/ Isaak discipleship group, and all they do for the students. We pray that You will help the group connect deeper to one another and to You as they meet this year. CLBI is a Christ focused school where you will find an overwhelming sense of BELONGING. Living in this tight community where our focus is deep personal relationships with God and others you will explore your faith, and discover what it means to BELIEVE for yourself God’s promises. In this context of faith and relationship you will take strides by God’s Spirit to BECOME the person God created you to be. Tuesday, November 11 Lord, thank You for all who have served to fight for our country. We lift up to You all those who have fallen, and we ask that You be with their family and friends on this somber day. Please be with any soldiers that are on duty now, and protect them, Lord. Wednesday, November 12 Jehovah Jireh, bless Salim Munayer as he teaches “Towards a Theology of Spirituality and Justice”. Give the students open hearts to hear what You have planned and a clearer understanding of You throughout this class. Thursday, November 13 Almighty God, open the hearts of those attending CLBIplus for the message You have planned for them. Allow them to see You throughout the evening. Be with Salim, give him wisdom and guidance as he prepares for the evening tackling the subject of how to be a person of peace. Friday, November 14 Heavenly Father, as the ministry practicum teams volunteer and serve in a number of different ministries, allow them to see the work You are doing through them. Give them guidance as they serve, show them how You are present in each of their ministries. Saturday, November 15 Father, bless Connor Maschke (1st year student) on his birthday today. As he grows in his relationship with You Lord, guide him down the path You have laid out for him. Continue to reveal more of Yourself to him as he grows into a deeper relationship with You, his Maker. Sunday, November 16 “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God” (Colossians 3:1-3). Monday, November 17 Father, bless Boyd Hopkins as he teaches “Living Free in Christ. Dealing with Sexual Brokenness & Temptation through Prayer”. Use Boyd to speak Your Word. Walk with the students as they discover what it means to live in Your forgiveness. Tuesday, November 18 Heavenly Father, bless Weston Hagen (son of Mark and Jessica Hagen) and Madison Friesen (1st year student) on their birthdays today. Give them a sense of peace and a desire to seek You as they grow in relationship with You. Keep them close to Your heart and surround them with love. wwWednesday, November 19 Father, we thank You today for Mark Hagen (Director of Worship and Recruitment). Bless him on his birthday, and pour into him this coming year. Friday, November 28 Spirit, be ever present at tonight’s LOL youth event. Ignite a powerful flame in the lives of the youth who attend this event. May these youth experience your power in incredible ways tonight Thursday, November 20 and we pray that You would be developing them to Creator God, we praise You for the beauty that be passionate and committed Christ-followers all surrounds us in Your creation, and in Your people. the days of their lives. Be with Theo Christiansen (son of Mark and Avey Christiansen) on his birthday today. May it be a Saturday, November 29 Holy God, we ask Your blessing over past CLBI day filled with love and joy! interns as they serve you in their daily lives. Give each of these grads Your heart for people and Friday, November 21 “For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free open their eyes to see people as You see them. in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:2). Lord, we declare this freedom that You have given to us. Make the Sunday, November 30 students more and more aware of this freedom “Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly as they study “Healthy Sexuality for Christian than all we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and Women” with Rosemary Flaaten. in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen” (Ephesians 3:20-21). Saturday, November 22 Giver of good gifts, we pray a blessing over Hannah de Waal (1st year student) as she celebrates her Thank-you to alumni who wrote prayers birthday. Bestow upon her the gifts of Your Spirit! for this edition of the Crossroads: Jordyn Duval, Adrianna Hansen, Sunday, November 23 Amy Wear & Matt Faltin. God of the Nations, thank You for the opportunity the second year students have to go out and spread Your good news around the world. Bless their Meatballs for Missions fundraiser today, and be the supplier of all their needs as they prepare for their IMPACT trips. Monday, November 24 God Incarnate, be with the first year students as they tackle “Faith, Media, and Culture” with Wayne Stender. Bolster their faith and commitment to You as they learn to lead a life pleasing to You in the face of a culture that rejects You. Tuesday, November 25 Lord, teach the second years many practical lessons this week as they study “Intercultural Communications” with Amber Wylie. Prepare their hearts to be changed and shaped on their IMPACT experiences. Wednesday, November 26 Father, today we lift up before You the Sexton discipleship group. We pray You would richly bless this group with meaningful conversation, tight bonds, and joyful memories together. Encourage Riley and Candra as they lead, and use this group in mighty ways to draw each of its students closer to You. Thursday, November 27 Precious Savior, thank You for being faithful to CLBI for 82 years! Continue the good works You have been doing through the school, generation after generation. We pray that Your hand of blessing would continue to rest heavily on the school. CLBI on the Web and social media We have a brand new website! www.clbi.edu *A pdf version of crossroads is now available on our website. Find the link in the footer area titled: “Crossroads’ We also have a new CLBI Blog: www.clbi.wordpress.com clbi_camrose
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