Just wanted to let ya'll know that I will be starting at WSC this summer with the Greek I class. Thanks to all of you who prayed for me. God is truly good!


BTW, who else here on the PB is at WSC or starting there this summer?

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Ben Castaneda
member of Faith Presbyterian Church (PCA)
San Antonio, TX
MDiv student at WSC
Escondido, CA

"Not all prison bars are made from metal, And not all prisoners walk about in chains." -Lysander from Weatherby, Earl of Gloucester

You picked a fine institution sir! May God give you clarity, wisdom, and determination to finish the course.

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Wayne Whitmer
Member, Rio Rancho OPC
Albuquerque, NM

Congrats!

Get away from the summer heat, come on out to the coast to the Oceanside URC, and introduce yourself!

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Rev. Daniel R. Hyde
Pastor, Oceanside United Reformed Church, Carlsbad/Oceanside, California
Th.M. candidate, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary

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Norm
IA PCA

In love he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will. Ephesians 1:4-5

Congrats!

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Dennis E. McFadden, Ex Mainline Baptist (in Remission)
Atherton Baptist Homes, CEO
First Baptist Church of Alhambra, Member, Transformation Ministries (CA)

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Excellent choice!

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David G.
Member, Orthodox Presbyterian Church; The Heidelberg Catechism

Well, I guess you could do worse.





Just kidding! My (incredible) pastor attended there and I'm sure it will profit you greatly! Praise be to God for helping to guide you.

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Ben Franks

I attend: Ketoctin Covenant Presbyterian Church (OPC)
in Purcellville, Virginia
I'm a member of: Heartland Community Church (PCA)
in Wichita, Kansas
I blog here (along with my Dad): http://rrfranks.blogspot.com/
And I'm a student here: www.phc.edu

"Remember the speeches we have spoken so often over our mead, when we raised boast on the bench, heroes in the hall, about hard fighting. Now may the man who is bold prove that he is."-Aelfwine at the Battle of Maldon

Wonderful news, Ben! God bless!

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Ivan R. Schoen, B.A., M.A., M.L.I.S.
Pastor of Maranatha Baptist Church (SBC)
Poplar Grove, IL, USA
http://maranatha-sbc.org

Congratulations

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Martin - Reformed
Husband to the most godly, honorable and loyal wife Line
Searching for a Church
Webpage www.5solas.dk
Free Online Reformed Seminary - http://www.tnars.net
Soli Deo Gloria

I graduated from there in 2001.

Congratulations! You'll love Dr. Baugh (Greek). Awesome teacher & better person.

P.S. Take Danny up on his offer, BTW!

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Andy
Pastoral Intern
PCA
Escondido, CA

Congratulations Ben! That's great news! Now you'll be close by...

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Alex - Orange County, CA - PCA

"I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but
Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by
faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me."
Galatians 2:20

Manton - "The sovereign dominion of God is a great prop to our faith."

Congrats man

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Andrew Thornquist My Photo Album
Calvinistic Baptist
Ukiah, California
To follow Christ was the best decision God made for me!

Such a solid school. What an awesome opportunity.

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Aaron
Coram Deo Fellowship (CBA)
Portland, OR

We must pray that God would give us sorrow over dishonoring Him so.

"Bible study is never complete until it results in worship." -Lee Fields

Thanks all! I'm excited about this blessing.

Welcome Ben.

Y'all come.

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R. Scott Clark, D.Phil
Westminster Seminary California
Associate Pastor, Oceanside URC
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Congrats Ben.

I hope to go to WSC sometime next year. Maybe I will see you there.

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Julio Perez
Visting Branch of Hope OPC hoping this will be my home church.....


“No…we are all priests. Your vocation and your contentment in your vocation should not be dependent upon your being in vocational ministry or in being a figure of public acclaim. If God wills that fine…if He does not do that, you ought to still do what he has granted you to do to the glory of God.”

-Martin Luther

Hi Ben,

Let me be the first current student to welcome you to WSC. I'll look you up over the summer as you suffer in Greek and the Escondido heat.

Dan

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Dan Borvan
WSC Student - URC
Escondido, CA

Oh oh. Does that mean that you will have to shave your head and get the Borg look of a certain historical theologian known to frequent those environs?

Is it really true that they won't let you graduate unless you can pronounce Caspar Olevianus correctly? Hmmm.

Thanks Dan.

And hopefully no, I shouldn't have to shave my head (unless someone else does it whilst I sleep).

"Borg look"???

Might have to get a "Go Big Red!" bumper sticker, though. (Definitely not wise to enter the class room yelling "Boomer! Sooner!")

By the way, what is the cost of living in Escondido?

heh heh (nervous laughter). That's the part I'm working on right now. I was blessed with a scholarship, but the cost of living is rather high. I received a list of housing from Mark MacVey (the admissions director), so I'm working through that now. If anybody has suggestions or tips, feel free to post them or PM me with them.