Word of Life Lifeline: Spring 2022

Word of Life Lifeline: Spring 2022

LIFELINE GOD’S GRACE REVEALED THROUGH YOU Spring 2022

Life change around the world. It all starts here.

From the desk of DON LOUGH, JR.

Word of Life BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dear Friends,

Officers Dr. Donald H. Lough, Jr. President & CEO Mr. B. John Nelson

The Lifeline newsletter is one of the ways we share God’s victories and how He is using your financial partnership to further His work. Lifeline is also a way to share together through prayer. Would you join us in fervent prayer for our Ukraine missionary team… that God will give them peace and protection in these troubled times and that the Gospel will go forth as never before.

Vice President/Treasurer/Director Lt. Col. Walter R. Price, Ret. Secretary/Director

Directors Dr. Mark L. Bailey Dr. John S. Barnett Mr. Mark R. Berardelli Mr. Andrew C. Brown Mr. Bob G. Brown

God is continuing to do great things around the world as well as here in America.

Recently I heard from a pastor who shared about a young lady who attended Snowcamp on our New York campus. She had attended Summer Camp and came to know the Lord. After her weekend at Snowcamp, she came home excited about sharing her faith and one of her friends, an atheist, noticed the difference. Now the friend wants to attend Summer Camp with her this year. That’s what the ministry of Word of Life is about . . . sharing the Gospel with youth and encouraging them to share their faith. That is life change! I pray as you read through these pages that you will be encouraged by the evangelistic and discipleship opportunities God is providing through the worldwide ministries of Word of Life.

Mr. Roger L. Burdick Mr. Robert C. Doll, Jr. Mr. Andres N. Fernandez Paz Dr. Christopher Gnanakan Mr. Cory J. Hansen Mr. Robert L. Horst Mr. Joseph J. Hunt Mr. Alex W. Konya Mr. Robert L. [Bobby] Lanyon Mr. Chad J. Lubke

Dr. Ronald D. Moore Rev. Philip A. Moser II Mr. John Mark Page Mr. Jonathan H. Price Mr. John H. Reimer, Jr. Mr. Brian M. Smoker Mr. Kristopher M. Stout Capt. Dane C. Swanson, USN (Ret) Mr. Ronald D. Wyrtzen

Thank you for your faithful support and fellowship in the Gospel.

In His Service,

Dr. Don Lough, Jr. President & CEO

Camps are full steam ahead once again! Despite 2 years of limitations, God still is changing lives at our camps.

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The uncertainty of my future was something I held on tightly to this week. I’ve found certainty in Christ and His plans for me. I’ve decided to apply to Word of Life Bible Institute. I want to continue to know God’s Word and fall further into His ministry.

Isabella, The Coast

My favorite part about camp was making new friends and learning more about what Jesus has done for me. This week, I accepted Jesus into my life, and I realized I’m not living only for myself anymore.

Ana, Snowcamp

“ Thank you for giving me the chance to come and experience Word of Life. It has been a great experience, and God has touched me in ways I didn’t expect. I feel like I have taken the next step in my faith, and you gave me the oppurtunity.

Leroy, The Island

This year, Word of Life is celebrating 75 years of camping. It started on The Island where more than 300,000 young people have attended camp.

10,065 attended Camp in 2021 1,824 youth attended Snowcamp in New York 1,058 youth attended Pursuit Camp in Florida

Thank you for your support which makes this all possible!

“I knew that I needed others to water my seed, to help me bloom into the person

THE SPOKEN WORD CHANGES LIVES

God calls me to be.” - THOMPSON AUGUSTE, WOLBI STUDENT

One of those students attending is Thompson Auguste. Thanks to the urging of his youth pastor’s wife, Thompson enrolled in the Bible Institute. A talented poet and video producer, his passion is to share the Word with this generation. Watch this video to learn more about Thompson’s journey and how he is using his talents to reach his generation with the Gospel message.

Watch Now

This year: 350

students are enrolled in the Bible Institute New York Campus 104 students are enrolled in the Bible Institute Florida Campus

Did you know that the Bible Institute is reaching young people like Thompson all around the world?

Here’s a few highlights from Bible Institutes around the world:

Brazil This is the second largest year of enrollment for the Bible Institute – 111 residential students are hungry to learn more of the Word!

Philippines Praise the Lord! The weekends are being filled up with our Bible Institute students partnering with local churches for in-person evangelism and discipleship!

Ukraine

While the world watches the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, Bible Institute students and recent graduates are helping with evacuations, translation, and serving the spiritual needs of those around them.

Here’s a recent story from a Ukraine Bible Institute 2021 graduate:

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I remembered all the things I learned and heard at Word of Life and all the promises I made to Him. I remember how last summer, before we started camp, I threw a stick into the fire, symbolizing my promise to God that I want to “burn” for Jesus. This is my attitude now; I am ready to go in the fire. I understand that this is the place and now is the time for me to be here to work and to serve.

Thank you for supporting this generation’s pursuit of the Word of God at the Bible Institute!

NO RESTRICTIONS ON THE GOSPEL There is no place that the Gospel cannot penetrate. Word of Life missionaries span the globe, sharing the Gospel in 75+ countries around the globe.

Here’s some recent highlights:

- The first-ever Word of Life Youth Camp was held in a “restricted access” field in Southeast Asia. We praise the Lord that approximately 30 kids put their faith in Jesus on the first night, and around 20 have renewed their faith. On the second night, all of them stood up to commit to live for Christ.

“For the earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof.” 1 Corinthians 10:26

- Word of Life New Zealand ran seven youth night events across the country, and 23 young people responded to the Gospel!

Thank you for your support of the Gospel all around the world!

Do you have your estate documents in order? I wanted to take a moment to remind you of a service that Word of Life provides through a long-time partnership with PhilanthroCorp. They have been helping families all over the country with their will and estate planning needs for decades. Word of Life has arranged for the services of PhilanthroCorp to be provided to you without cost or obligation. Your only cost is the drafting of the documents to put your plan in place. If you don’t have an attorney, PhilanthroCorp can refer you to a Christian attorney in your area who will draft the documents. Your estate plans remain confidential, and, best of all, this can be done over the phone from the comfort of your own home! Call Bob Brown at the Word of Life Foundation - 518.222.8375. He will arrange a call from a PhilanthroCorp representative, and they will help you get this process started.You can also ask Bob about Charitable Gift Annuities, Donor-Advised Funds, giving through Life Insurance, and IRA Charitable Rollovers. Your family will be beyond grateful when the time comes to settle your estate.

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It has been a blessing to be part of the Word of Life Fellowship ministry for many years. Because of this relationship, we have been encouraged from the start to be visionary-minded people. PhilanthroCorp simplified estate planning for us. First of all, this process helped us stop and think about all the blessings we’ve been given. We are stewards of this blessing, and PhilanthroCorp was just the tool to help us capture and develop our estate plan. Everyone on the team supported us and made this complicated project, simple. We have a plan in place and that is very satisfying. – THE DILLARD FAMILY

Donna Hunt Bob and Sue Brown

John A. McElroy Phillip and Paula Baader Susan Dickson Janice Dyer Jeffery and Cynthia McClure Al and Betsy Remington

In Memory of

Willa Davis Pam Fitzgerald

Margie Anderson Mildred Wearren

Roland F. Ice Bob and Sue Brown Montana Hayes

Carole Deinum John and Faye Zuidema

Ninva Barkham Cindy Borg

Dan Hogue Clarice Ice Norman and Vivian Lieb Timothy Modert

Roberta DeGraaff Ron DeGraaff

Katrina Morgan Ronald and Diane Wheeler

Beverly Bernard David and Suzanne Filieau John and Mary Fitzgerald Thomas and Laurie Frederick Victor Job Lorretta Montgomery Susan Packard Jeff and Kim Paulsen Shirley Pingelski Ken and Nobile Ring Joan Silvernail Carol Thompson

Marilyn DeVries Jean Blanchard Eileen Donnelly Bob and Barbara Holman Hope Holloway and The Prayer Group Paxon Holz Jackie Luckenbill

Henry and Marilynn Morris Sandra Ortiz

Richard and Shirley Pettitt Michael and Helen Roberts Steven Switzer James and Diana Zimmerman Dave James Steve and Margee Boswell John and Susannah Hobbs Steve and Jan Lucas Mary Taylor Ron and Susan Virden

Dave Nightingale Teresa Harris Laurence and Dalene O’Donnell Todd Paris Bob and Sue Brown Tina Caroland Chuck and Cindy McKenna Kristen Paris

Cynthia Smearman Mike and Pat Yurcho

Dale DuBois Chester and Melanie Gorski, Jr.

Kathie Biebel Judith Jordan

Fernando Jesus Ashley and Jane Ellen Huneycutt

Robert Ely Susan Constable

James Reehl Doug Fraser Marlyn Reehl Barbara Sheibels

Ale Bieber, Class of 88 Shawn and Jennifer Ragonese

Paul Johnson Bob and Sue Brown

Kimberlee Ann Goode Audra Ellis Carolyn Goode Chuck and Cindy McKenna David Perry William and Bonnie Reeves

Bill Boettcher Alma Boettcher

Betty Kapp Bob and Sue Brown

Nickoli Rementov Peter and Bonnie Smith

Harry and Millie Bollback David F. Cook

Bradford Kay Larry and Lois Stone

Mary Schmidt Gerhard H. Schmidt

William Sweet Lisa Whitacre Workers and Friends of Lee Health Systems in Fort Myers, Florida

Doris Brinkley Ellen Parker

Don D. Kelso Paul Barreca Ken Helton Jonathan and Robin Jewell Carl Meekins Deb Nightingale Linda Norton Jerry and Barbara Teboe

Georgette Shambo Larry and Lois Stone

Carol Hoover Gordon Matt and Caitlin Gordon

Merritt Brundige, Jr. Josephine Brundige

Ginny Sharo Bruce and Patti Campbell

Channing Greene Geoff and Carolyn Crawley Barbara Frye Eric and Megan Stamps

Glenn Carlson Ashley Ransow

Irene Slonaker Lisa Shanholtz

Lisa Wabbersen Brinda Wheeldon Norma Woelfel

Lela Collins Bob and Pat Brickel Mike and Amy Bush Renee Harmon

Verna Stoltzfus Calvary Bible Church of Mount Joy Gary Zurin

Raymond (Bud) Guenther William and Harriet Ashley Catherine Bertoldi Paula Clark Regan Douglas From The Emmaus Reunion Group TGIF Shane Lee Priscilla Levy Ken and Johanna Sims Elizabeth VanDam Keith and Karen Wenstrand Gary and Cathy Williams

Bruce Konya Roy and Lynne Hagen Donald and Judy Knudsen Carolyn Orban Michael and Karen Plechaty

Myles Walsh Diana Walsh

Fred Cotton Bob and Pat Brickel James and Beverly Higley Jennifer Howitt Jonathan and Robin Jewell Vanice Jones Chuck and Cindy McKenna Ginny Newton Deb Nightingale Jeff and Yolan Payne Robert and Cheryl Russell Joe and Jan Sprankle Mary Trout Joe and Kathy VanBree Don Craig Bob and Sue Brown Patty Neff Cherith Danielewicz David and Martha Black Bob and Pat Brickel Christine Danielewicz David and Fran Drenth Jim Kirk Harry and Marge Senft

Thomas and Ruth Weghorst Thomas Weghorst

Mary Kounnas Ken and Victoria Kline

Robert Ziemer Del and Mary Ann Benner Richard and Suzanne Turney Richard Ziemer In Honor of Jerry Campbell’s 80th Birthday Charlie and Lavelia Pruitt

Madleine Lee Bob and Sue Brown

Phillip Linton Lisa Shanholtz

Darlene Carol Hatch Jerry Hatch

Don Lough, Sr. Bruce and Sybil Ferguson

Heather Harrell Vicki J. McCoy

Joyce Kohler Echem Gerhard H. Schmidt

Sherry Lundin David Lundin

Bill Heffner Wendy Fonda Steven and Karen Groff Kimberly Lapham Mr. and Mrs. Frank Milliken

Drew and Riley Hoselton David and Coralie Hoselton

Granddad Malcom Isaak Mayhew

Bill and Marilyn Montie Jeff and Becky Montie

Marie McAndrews Laddie and Peggy DuMond Linda and Virginia DuMond Scott and Becky Parramore

Lawrence W. Herr Nancy R. Herr

Donald R. Hubbard Joy Hubbard

Wayne and Ceil Read Elliott and Phyllis Rice

Dale Danielson Anonymous Donor

Lifeline is a special publication shared with the generous donors of Word of Life.

It is through your faithful support that the Gospel is shared and lives are changed at Word of Life. From Camps to Youth

and International Ministeries to our Bible Institute, your support is making a generational difference.

Please consider continuing your support of God’s work through Word of Life by sending in a gift using the reply envelope enclosed. If you would like to learn more about additional ways you can support Word of Life, please contact our Development Team at 518-494-6000 or [email protected].