The First Quarter...

...in the Bible School is almost over. What an experience, what a privilege it has been to teach my students! Working with them in the classroom, as we studied the inductive Bible study method (Bible Study Methods, 1st year class), or as we prepared for their short sermons (Biblical Communication, 2nd year class) was a lot of fun. Yet, getting to know them personally was even more memorable. All of my students had the chance to get some bonus points for some personal consultation. Almost all of them willingly came to talk to me. Many of them come from non-Christian homes, some from abusive situations. Most of them struggle financially, yet they are motivated and talented and, most of all willing to serve Him. What a variety of backgrounds! The son of a gardener from Albania sits next to the son of an Episcopalian pastor from Uganda. A Polish girl talks to her friend friend who had to flee from Columbia to Canada. A Hungarian young lady works a full time job, while attends classes, and besides this has been making up two days of class since she started school. Nearly 2000 years ago twelve men were enough to change the entire planet. These 54 students can really make a difference in their generation - please pray for their faithfulness. And, please pray for those of us, who teach and mentor them. I am already excited about January, when I will resume teaching, this time the "New Testament Backgrounds" class.