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    If you would like to partner with us financially, and it is not possible to support us through your church, then individual support can bemailed to:Word of Life Attn: Receipts Processing PO Box 600 Schroon Lake, NY 12870 Write on the check: John Hawkins Family 090K8SOr you can give online at https://www.wol.org/giving/gift.php Comment: John Hawkins 090K8S

    Dining Hall/AuditoriumPlease Pray About Coming to Help!

    Work continues on campus con-struction and maintenance projects.Below are the walls for the dininghall/auditorium building; we are alsobuilding the fourth housing unit. Ma-terials for the next stage will arrivein November. From November toFebruary well need help with build-ing, electrical, plumbing, painting, and general labor. If you can come, please email andwell get the process started. We can use individuals or teams of up to 10 people.Please continue to pray for the funding and the workers necessary to complete thesemuch-needed additions to our campus.

    The WOLBI JejuClass of 2013

    God has graced us with this wonderful group of 28 dynamic Christians. These studentshave expressed and are demonstrating a love for God, His Word, and a commitment toserve Him with their lives. In our cultural mix this year are 11 Americans, 13 Koreans,

    and 4 Japanese. Six of our studentsare MKs. We invite you to pray for one

    student each day of the month!From left to right Back row: Ethan, Joe, Joshua H, Jor-dan, Brianna, John, Joshua DNext row: Joseph V, Noah, Chris,Daniel, Taylor, Benjamin, LukeNext row: Matthew H, Matt M, Josh C,Andy, Zach, Joseph K, Kristin,Tammy, CharityFront row: Cara, Hennie, Joanna,Yoori, Victoria

    HAWKINS FAMILY2012 Fall Update

    Jeju, South Korea

    Contact Info: [email protected] (VA Phone #, rings in Korea)

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    WOLBI Jeju Graduating Class of 2012 The left picture shows the class at their summer camp ministry. On the right we are celebrating theirgraduation. Please continue to pray for the class of 2012, that they follow Gods Word in their livesand that they seek out opportunities to serve Him in ways that bring honor and glory to Him.

    WOLBI Jeju Alumni NewsIts exciting to see our graduates moving on in their Christian education. Nine students are nowstudying at WOLBI New York; six are enrolled at Liberty University; several are at other Bible col-leges in the US or schools in Korea. Three graduates are currently enrolled at Moody Bible Institute,while others are in the application process. We are blessed to see students pursuing degrees throughthese institutions that are focused on missions and ministry, which is an affirmation of the missionGod has given to us here on Jeju. Graeme Buchanan, who graduated from WOLBI NY last year, isnow serving as an intern here at WOLBI J this year. His brother, Nelson, served as an intern herelast year and has been attending LU online and serving in other WOL ministries. They have a heartfor China and are taking steps toward starting a ministry there with WOL.

    Our Third Academic Year Has BegunWe have embarked on another year of challenges, joy, exhaustion, exhilaration, and real life chang-ing ministry. Life changing for us for every year we learn more about ministry and ourselves, andlife changing for our students, who learn how to live a multi-cultural, fast-paced, discipleship-filledlife, just as they will on the ministry or mission field. We continue our roles as Teacher, AcademicDean, Librarian, Dean of Students, Maintenance Coordinator, Housekeeping Coordinator, andCampus Nurse. Every day is filled and never finished. Please pray with us for additional staff.

    Prayer RequestsWorkers and funding to finish the Dining Hall/Auditorium and Housing Construction ProjectsWisdom in teaching and counseling students through their academic and spiritual challengesA full slate of professors for the Spring 2012-2013 class schedule and the 2013-2014 scheduleAdditional full-time staff for WOLBI JejuGods continued grace and peace living so far from our children and grandchildren The health of Jeannies children, especially Matthew, and guidance for Jeannie and Dan

    Praises! A full-house of students for this 2012-2013 school year 18 men and 10 womenA smooth and joyful transition for all three of us as Daniel moved out of the house to live in thedorm and started college classesGods protection and provision for our family through many challenges and joys Johns mother celebrates her 85th birthday this month! Faithful prayer and financial supporters that allows us to focus on ministry here

    Thank You For Your Prayers, Support, and Encouragement