CLBI celebrates 90 years

from August 2, 2022 Camrose Booster

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CLBI celebrates 90 years

By Murray Green

CLBI (Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute) is a small Bible school located in Camrose that was founded in 1932.

CLBI is a place that helps young adults encounter God in new and deeper ways through a combination of Bible teaching, adventure, mentorship, service and community.

“Since 2022 marks the 90th anniversary of the school’s founding, this summer we are hosting a Celebration Weekend (August 5 to 7) event, which will include a fundraising gala and silent auction in support of the school,” said board member Katrina Neiman, one of the organizers of the event.

The gala will be held at the Bailey Theatre on August 6 at 5 p.m. “We are looking forward to welcoming more than 200 people to the school during the weekend and to the gala itself,” shared Katrina.

After a meeting at Camrose Lutheran College (now Augustana) and a prayer meeting in Bawlf, CLBI decided to proceed with the idea of a Bible college for Lutherans. On September 19, 1932, Pastor Nels Carlson of Camrose chaired a meeting with church representatives. The CLBI Association was organized and a motion passed to open a Bible school in the fall of 1932.

The town offered the Cottage School rent free. CLBI officially opened on November 14, 1932 with Pastor Paul Nyholm as the dean.

Discarded desks from Thordenskjold School were repaired and used. Houses were rented and used as dormitories for students. Some rooms were rented for $4.50 a month.

Meals were provided by Moland Lutheran Church (later Messiah Lutheran) with cooks receiving $1 a day. Students washed dishes and peeled vegetables. Twice a week the cook prepared bread dough and the boys carried the dough to Connors Bakery where it was baked.

In the first school year there were 66 students enrolled for the first semester and 83 for the spring session. Soon the need for more permanent facilities was realized and in 1934 town council generously donated half a block of land at the site where the present school is located.

Sod-breaking for the new building took place on July 4, 1939 and the cornerstone laid on August 27. Due to delays and setbacks, the building was first dedicated on October 26, 1941.

Over CLBI’s 90 years, the campus has welcomed more than 3,000 students.

The funds raised at the gala and auction will go towards renovating student dorms. The CLBI campus has had many renovations over the years to make it a functional and welcoming space for students and the next major project is the bathroom on the top floor of the Vinge Centre (the men’s dorm, built in 1939).

“This renovation is sorely needed, as the men’s dorm is the oldest building on our campus and this area in particular has not been renovated in 30 years. Our goal is to raise $75,000 for this project. Once funds are raised, we look forward to beginning construction in May 2023,” explained Katrina.

“If you would like to donate call or email us and we’ll handle everything. As our way of saying thank you, all supporting businesses will be featured in the weekend’s program booklet that each attendee receives.”

On Friday August 5, a supper and campfire will be held. On Saturday, after breakfast a morning walk around the lake will take place. In the afternoon, tours, disc golf, board games and canoeing will be held. The gala event will feature the band Crossection. Then on Sunday a service will be held at Messiah Lutheran Church.

If you would like more information about the school or this summer’s celebration, you can reach them at info@clbi.edu. Tickets for the gala are available at www.clbi.edu.

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