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INfocus
by Jordan Lambert
Key-Way-Tin Bible Institute student
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I remember being in a motel room with my parents and
talking about the Rapture. They told me they wanted me to be with them
when the Lord Jesus returned. Yet, I never understood the Gospel as a
young child.
When I was about 11 or 12 I attended David Thompson Bible
Camp (Fairview, AB). We were supposed to be memorizing John 3:16, but
either I wasn't understanding it or was just too busy fooling around to
care about its meaning. Later, a cabin leader shared the way of salvation.
I wanted to respond to this truth.
I know it was a decision made from my heart because I
remember sharing with a friend about the new emotions and thoughts I was
having. There were several staff members at the Camp who were especially
excited about my decision and they gave me a Bible. Their enthusiastic
response was very encouraging for me.
Shortly after this, there were two specific things that
helped me grow as a Christian. First, I started experiencing symptoms of
Tourette's Syndrome. I had a hard time concentrating in school and, of
course, there was a lot of teasing. These difficulties made me call out to
God who brought this verse to mind: "For God hath not given us the
spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind" (2
Tim. 1:7).
The other thing that brought Christian growth in my life
were the daily morning devotions at home.
I first heard about KBI when a family from my church (CSSM)
in Fort Vermilion (AB) came back from Key-Way-Tin Bible Institute to
visit. Our pastor spent time evaluating with me which would be a good
Bible school to attend. There were several options -- one had a good music
program which interested me, but I thought the academics might be too
difficult. My pastor recommended another, which was focused on
relationships.
After I had moved to Smith, AB (east of Slave Lake) with
my parents, I returned to Fort Vermilion for a visit. It was then that
NCEM missionary, Man Sandstrom, encouraged me to apply to KBI. God
affirmed this decision by allowing things to work out quickly just before
school was to start.
At KBI I've been involved in outreach ministry with the
School's singing team, as well as Kids' Club both at Hart Lake Reserve and
on campus.
A highlight for me was the summer ministry I had between
my first and second year of school here. I returned to Fort Vermilion
where NCEM missionaries have a Christian radio station. My jobs there
included up-dating the website, and modifying music for broadcasting. I
really enjoyed working with the guys at CIAM. It was also great to see new
believers in the area since I'd moved away. The training I received was
super (later I was able to help the pastor in Smith with his computer
music program).
I'm hoping to finish the courses KBI offers and graduate from the
program.
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