Monthly report - November 2024
Southern institute of Biblical studies
Overview
November was a productive month for the southern institute of Biblical studies, marked by five significant long courses and a campaign to attract new students. These initiatives are aimed at enhancing our academic offerings and expanding our student body.
School resumed on 7th October, 2024 which is the last term for most of the students marking the end of their two years of biblical academic pursuit by the end of December. We are happy to report that there has been much improvement in their personal and academic lives as compared to previous.
Classroom activities
The normal class sessions proceeded and the following courses were taught; Second Corinthians was taught by bro Emmanuel Amo-Gyimah on Mondays. Information Technology was taught by Bro. Samuel Sasu Ntim on Tuesdays. Homiletics 2 was taught by Bro. Shadrack Oppong on Wednesdays. Old Testament 3 was taught by Bro. Emmanuel Odeng Larbi on Thursdays. The New Testament Greek by Bro. Samuel Papa Woode on Fridays
Radio program: As it has been our custom to reach large audience with the gospel, the radio session also continued this month on the topic the church of the Bible. Listeners were moved to ask so many questions and as a result we had one baptism. We spend Ghc 200 each Tuesday which is Ghc 800 or Ghc 1,000 in the month on transportation. We are are planning to visit some of our callers who ask of personal study with them, this will also cost us Ghc 300 once in the week which is Ghc 1,200 or Ghc 1,500 in the month. We pray for sponsorship.
Donation: Bro Stephen Nyarkoh, a student of the Nsawam Branch donated fifteen sachets and one pack of bottled water to the regular students of Dobro.
Campaign for new students: The staff showcase the programs of the school on various social media platforms, went to churches to advertise and persuade men to embark on two years journey in biblical studies for personal and congregational development. This is ongoing till good results are achieved.
School Moving to New Site: The school is seriously planning to move to our new building God's willing next year December 2025, and wish serious consideration be made towards this ambition of ours. We are grateful to our donors, well wishers, teaching staff and especially Steven Ashcraft for making this a reality. May God be with them all.
NB: Our Director: Bro E. O. Larbi, lost his daughter on the 7th of October and she was buried on 23rd November, 2024. He wishes to send his appreciation to especially staff and students of Bear Valley Bible Institute and all supporters for their sympathy. May God bless us all.
We remain grateful to our partners, alumni, and friends’ prayers, encouragement, and financial contributions.
May the Lord bless our endeavors as we strive to fulfill our mission
By E.O. Larbi (Director)