A New Semester: Learning andLiving TogetherOne hundred three students began theirBTh courses on February 29. Nineteenprofessors from 7 nations will teachduring this 9-week semester, and thestudents hail from 11 countries. Theyquickly find that valuable training takesplace not only in the classroom, but alsoin day-to-day interaction. WAAST's richcross-cultural setting provides studentsand teachers alike the opportunity toglean insights from each other and tobroaden their worldview, thus equippingthem to serve the Church more effectivelywherever God may call them. Photos: http://on.fb.me/1WcOeOa.

Library Expansion and Building ProjectsSome 20,000 books have arrived on campus, a gift from the former Central BibleCollege library in Springfield, MO, USA. To accommodate the new holdings, the walls

that had formed an office, 2 classrooms, and the computerroom have been removed. The computer room is now onthe ground floor of the new multipurpose building.

A new librarysoftware system hasbeen donated byAfrica's Hope. Wethank God forWAAST's invaluabletheological library,and Africa's Hopefor its help inimproving it.

The roof has been placed on the 2-story multipurpose building. Work will soon begin torelocate and refurbish the cafeteria and kitchen, now situated under high-tension wires.

Extension Center NewsKINSHASA, DR CONGO: Fifty-two students attended the January/February BThsession. The center also hosts an MA program, and 11 students hope to come to thecentral campus in May to complete their courses and prepare to write their theses. PraiseGod for new dorms that can accommodate 28. Please pray for finances for the studentsand center, and for peace as elections are held later this year.

GHANA: Forty-three students recently completed BTh courses at this center in Kumasi.

NIGER: For a variety of reasons, this center has not been active for some time. Pray forthe leaders as they make plans to offer the BTh courses again. An alumnus reports thatchurches are growing, and many Nigeriens are questioning their own religion. Moreworkers must be trained while it is yet day!

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Events on CampusThis Semester

February 29–April 29BTh/Diploma Sessions

April 12–14Spiritual Emphasis

UpcomingMay 6 & 8

Registration for MASession

May 9–July 22MA Session

June 14–15Meeting of the ExecutiveCommittee of the Board

of Governors

June 20–24Mid-session Break

Please Pray . . .• for strength and health

for the students andprofessors during this

semester.

• that God's Spirit wouldpervade every class.

• that the new librarybooks and software

would be available foruse quickly.

• for good progress,funding, and safety asthe building projects

continue.

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March 2016

Looking over the Student Handbook at theorientation chapel