Beloved in Christ .
Congratulations for completing the 365 days journey and escaping the turbulence of the year 2022. Who else can make this possible? If not God!.
As we enter into the New Year 2023, God will continue to enrich us abundantly in all ramifications.
May the Best of every good thing in life come our way and reside with us. May the Almighty God bless us in whatever we do, protect us wherever we go, provide for all our needs, prosper all our endeavors, preserve our life to age gracefully, light up every road we take, make our hopes become a reality and help us in all difficulties that come our way . Wishing you a wonderful and prosperous New Year 2023 in Christ Jesus name, amen.
OVERVIEW
i- End of the year program.
ii- Third Semester classes begin.
iii- SWSE- Patron New Address
iv- Bro. Bill Pennell , Bro. Chad Wagner and Bro. Steve Hilton Visit
v- Our Capital projects in year 2023
END OF THE YEAR PROGRAM:.
Report from staff, Students of BVBIN & SWSE-IBADAN and fellow WBSFUW in the Western states of Nigeria shows that twenty - three souls were converted and ten restored as the result of the end of the year program and two weekends Evangelism by our students and Instructors between December 26, 2022 and January 28,2023
i- Bro. Balogun Benson was blessed with four converts and two restorations.
ii- Bro. Rowland Matthew was blessed with two converts and four restorations.
iii- Bro. Johnson Godwin was blessed with two converts and two restorations.
iv- Bro. Godwin Tobi was blessed with two restorations.
v- Bro. Obey Rimanskwe of Mkpanbo -Taraba State reported the conversion of two.
vi- Four of our year-1- Students(Bro. David Attah, Bro. Murphat Victor, Bro. Aduloju Seun and Folorunsho Richard) reported the conversion of two each in congregations they served during the end of the year program.
vii- Jago group was blessed with a soul on January 22 while one of the prospects in Butubutu village got baptized on January 24 and another three January 28 at Eletu River.
viii- One of our Instructors, Bro. Kayode Eniafe reported the conversion of two and restorations of two in Asejire- Osun State.
THIRD SEMESTER CLASSES BEGINS :
Our third season classes commenced on January 16 as scheduled. All the year 1& 2 Students returned to the school campus before the visitation of our sponsors , Bro. Bill Pennell, Bro. Chad Wagner and Bro Steve Hilton on January 23. The instructors for this semester are: Bro. Kayode Eniafe, Bro . Adeolu Andrew, Bro. Makinde John, Bro. Israel Tajomavwo, Bro. Durojaiye Odeyemi, Bro. Isaac Olaniyan and myself, Bro. Makinde Ebens while Sister Esther Oyenuga continue her service as Computer Instructor.
THREE VIP VISITORS ON JANUARY:
We were blessed with three Very Important Person , Bro. Bill Pennell, Bro. Chad Wagner and Bro. Steve Hilton that visited the BVBIN & SWSE-IBADAN, Oyo State between 9:35am and 2:45pm on Monday, January 23. They attended our year-1- class and year-2- class respectively and took a quick tour of the campus, reviewed the school short- term growths, met with the World Bible School Follow Up Workers in Western states of Nigeria, reviewed our capital project, reviewed our financial situations of year 2022 and 2023 budget and offered us necessary advice to keep the school going.
ABOUT A STUDENT:
Bro. Haliru Danjuma Iliya is in his third years of his training. Presently, he is one of our year-2- Students. Born on April 1999 at Julga Village, Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State. He is serving as one of Evangelists of The Church of Christ, Ajao Estate, Lagos State. His mission is to become one of the bonafide ministers of God in the Northern States of Nigeria in the near future.
Conclusion: The staff and students of the BVBIN & SWSE-IBADAN wish to express great gratitude to God for His Grace through year 2022. We also express our sincere gratitude to the brethren in Tulare Community Church of Christ % Bro. Larry and Sister Patty Goodin, Bro. Chad Wagner and associate, Bro . Doug Wheeler and family, Bro. & Sister Bill Pennell and associate, The BVBID family and Bro. Keith Kasarjian, Bro. Jerry Bates and associate, The Gahanna- Jefferson Church of Christ % Bro. Zach and Sister Kim Van Tassel, Bro.Dorman & DonnaLough, Sister Cherry Lloyd and family, West Olive Church of Christ, Az % Bro. Bob Milstead and you all for partnering with us both morally and financially in making year 2022 a huge success. We trust you will not hesitate to continue supporting this ministry. Have a wonderful year!
Sincerely His & yours,
Makinde Ebens
(The Chief Servant of BVBIN & SWSE AND WBSFUW)