We are concluding now the 120th year of Holmes Bible College. It has been a miraculous and challenging year. It has been the first year back for Betty and myself since leaving in 1974. The Lord told us then we would return bringing our sheaves with us. He has kept His Word. We are back!
The Lord assured us at the beginning of the 120th term that He would be "More Than Enough." He has kept His Promise. "Love has been perfected among us in this! That we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as He is, so are we in this world" (1 John 4:17).
We are now actively preparing and praying for the 121st term. We need additional students to fill up the additional dorm space. Help us pray, and alumni--send us some students. We would be thrilled to break that 100 mark.
The Lord assured us at the beginning of the 120th term that He would be "More Than Enough." He has kept His Promise. "Love has been perfected among us in this! That we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as He is, so are we in this world" (1 John 4:17).
We are now actively preparing and praying for the 121st term. We need additional students to fill up the additional dorm space. Help us pray, and alumni--send us some students. We would be thrilled to break that 100 mark.
In order to balance the budget we need additional operating funds. We praise the Lord for the new buildings, but with them comes maintenance, utilities, etc. These figures alone increase our operating budget by 5%. In addition, we need to help our faculty & staff more. They have not had a regular increase for several years now. They walk by faith! Praise the Lord, we were able to give an extra Christmas and end of the year blessing. Remember 80% of Holmes' budget comes from friends and donors. The students only give about 20%.
Visit the Campus! Graduation is May 5th at 10:30 a.m. You are invited!
Blessings & Miracles of the 120th term
In the recent Faculty/Staff Appreciation meal the members present listed these items of completion for this 120th term.
The Lord is at work among us! Some of these items are truly miraculous.
For all these we praise Him!!
Continue praying for our main prayer points:
Visit the Campus! Graduation is May 5th at 10:30 a.m. You are invited!
Blessings & Miracles of the 120th term
In the recent Faculty/Staff Appreciation meal the members present listed these items of completion for this 120th term.
The Lord is at work among us! Some of these items are truly miraculous.
- Smooth transition of leadership
- Completion & dedication of the Ellenberg Student Center
- Spirit of revival on campus
- Completion & dedication of the Freeman-Duncan Residence Hall (Women's)
- Faithfulness and sacrifice of the faculty & staff
- Exceptional quality of the student body
- Two new faculty members: D. Chris Thompson & Susan Atkins
- The parking lot has been refurbished
- Progress on the new music minor with two new music classes
- Two other courses added: Drama & Church Planting and Revitalization
- A new van being given
- A great number of graduates: 22
- The re-birth of the Archives Department & establishment of an Archives Center
- The establishment of a new Faculty Center and Conference Room
- Two more full-time scholarships given to the college
- A balanced budget with increase in faculty bonuses
- Good enrollment coming in for the fall
- New staff being added for the fall
- New Latino students for the fall
- The church now being debt free
- The continuation of a debt free primary campus
- A good start toward getting the President's home debt free
- The enlarging of the President's Advisory Council
For all these we praise Him!!
Continue praying for our main prayer points:
- Total enrollment of 150
- A new music ministry degree
- A plot plan for remaining property
- Laborers: Faculty & Staff
- Supernatural Resources
- 10% increase in operating budget
- Funds for storage building/shop: $40,000
- Pay off the President's home: $86,000
- Open Doors
- Outreach ministry
- College expansion
- Lasting fruit: significance, not just surviving