Welcome Back to PIBC!

We decided to go with an Olympic theme for student orientation this year. They were divided into teams and had the task of inventing a team name (or country), designing a flag and coming up with a cheer or national anthem. All of these ideas were the brainchild of our new Director of Student Affairs, Hollie. She is doing a wonderful job and is a delight to work with. Yay, Hollie! Besides, I love acting with her in the skits.
Daisy (in orange shirt) led her team in their chant and other activities. We met Daisy in Palau, who was participating in a mission trip with her Southern Baptist Church from Texas. She became interested in PIBC, and now she is here for her first semester with us. How exciting to see how God brings students to PIBC!
For the final night of orientation we had an American Idol-like Talent Show that the groups participated in. Hollie and I served as the hosts, and Christel Wood (center) and others played the judges. They were fabulous. I really think that this was the best orientation we have ever done so far at PIBC because it was more interactive and creative. The students seemed to love it, from the skits about the rules to the movie "Cool Runnings" to the talent show. Come visit us at PIBC, and you will see all the fun we have!

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