Day: December 15, 2014

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Update: Married Student Land

JBI is so blessed to now own not one lot, but two house lots to build married student housing on. We presented this need to you in August. A big THANK YOU to Randy Hurst and my father Ron Killingbeck for contacting friends and raising the funds for this.

Beverley Hills land

Before the end of the school term in November the property was all paid for. Together with JBI staff and students, we were able to go and look over the land and discuss our future vision of small family cottages on the property. The location is no more than a 10 minute walk to the main JBI campus so it is ideal! We are so thankful for the unexpected opportunity to purchase land in such a great location.

We are currently discussing the types of buildings needed to adequately accommodate families. Thank you for praying with us and considering how you may help us further develop this land.

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Update: Growing JBI Family

LivingroomRenovations have continued to progress on the old staff house. It has given us a few surprises and a few extra expenses along the way.

At this point, I am happy to say it is almost finished, though we are about $1000 over budget.

An electrician rewired and installed new recessed LED lights and switches.Bathroom The bathroom was torn out, opened up and tiled. All new bathroom fixtures were installed too. Extra kitchen cupboards have been built. Now we are at the painting stage. The inside has already been done and the outside will be done this week. Everything should be completed in time for Christmas.

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2014 JBI Graduation

Joy Bible Institute 2014 graduation service was held on Sunday, 23 November, 2014 at Evangel Temple, Tebakor. Four men and one young lady graduated after three years of study. It was a wonderful service and commissioning of these new church workers.

2014 grads

We do not have many photos to share as our good camera broke 6 months ago and cannot be replaced here. We are hoping some friends with photos will share some with us.

From left to right: Louis Duvu Vira from Ambae Island, Simion Iati from Tanna Island, Nasak Joseph from Tanna Island, Donald Kalfred from Malekula Island and Nicole Moli from Maewo Island.

Nicole and LoriLouis Duvu was the student class speaker. The main graduation message was given by our missionary colleague, Bryan Webb, who works up north on the island of Santo.

All of these men are married and have gone back to their islands to pastor churches. Nicole is from the Church of Christ and she will be ordained by her church on December 24th. Pray for them all as they reach out to the lost and needy on their home islands.