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DON'T MISS THE BLESSING!

It's 8:00 a.m. and classes at TRBI open with an organ introduction As the music summons each to hisplace, the command isgiven, "Turn in your hymnals tonumber 403!"

You stand, fumble to find thepage, yawn, and begin singing, trusting the music to lift your heart, open your eyes, and help you to glean from the teaching ofGod's Word today.

To a would-be passer-by hearing 150 voices singing "Great is ThyFaithfulness," it would appear as though chapel was in session at the old sanctuary of TRBC, but inquiry would disclose that the institute starts every day singing praise to God

You've come to love the opening singing since you've been here. The promises and truths given through song have been such a spiritual uplift, especially on those days when you wondered ifallyour efforts were worth the sacrifices The singing is certainly an improvement over the

There's twenty-some years of correlating and research tucked under that arm! Dr Willmington was enthusiastic to share his knowledge and wisdom through his gift of teaching to students at TRBI clatter of yester-year when slamming lockers, cold hallways, and ringing bells began your schooldays.

The love of one man and his great appreciation for the old, old hymns has been passed on to you You're thankful for Dr Willmington's encouragement and heeding to not just sing these songs, but to read and linger on their meaning as part of your dailydevotions

Just before closing your hymnal Dr. Willmington remarks with a father's adoration, "You'll never hear better singing than this, folks!" He nods to Brother Chapman in mutual agreement, "If you miss the singing, you miss the blessing!

Thomas Road Bible Institute students topped off their great in-depth Bible training on Monday mornings by worshipping God.

Because of the special chapel services every Monday, they were inspired and encouraged

Along with soul-stirring messages from top speakers in the country, the students also received valuable information via super-seminars! Some fact-filled topics covered were: "How to Start a New Testament Church," by Grant Rice, one of the nation's fore-most church planters; "Incredible Archaelogical Discoveries," by Clifford Wilson; "Scientific Creationism," by Dr. Henry Morris and Dr. Duane Gish, plus much, much more

The Dean, Associate Dean, and faculty members also challenged students to become powerful Christian leaders for the glory of Jesus!

For singspiration, students enjoyed listening to Fred Duncan (a favorite gospel singer at the Institute), as well as listening to other professional gospel singers. Under the direction of Rick Lawrenson, the students sang many of their favorite old-fashioned gospel songs also.