#7

Hey PIU-Guam Students, here is some news and encouragement for you. . . Interim President to Students (IP to Ss) News. Hafa Adai from half a world away, I'm sitting in my living room in Covington VA, with a fire going in the fireplace. I am nearing the end of my trip.  I flew into Houston Texas. I took a short trip on a shuttle bus to College Station, home of Texas A & M. My younger son and his family live there. Went back to Houston and flew to Raleigh North Carolina. I rented a car and drove from there to Roanoke Virginia, where I dropped off the rental and picked up my car. I went on to Covington Viriginia. I slept at my house on 10/21, and preached twice at Faith Baptist Church, a church that has supported us and PIU. I left Sunday afternoon and drove to Raleigh North Carolina and met with a consultant on Mondaymorning, at 7:00. I drove from there to Columbia South Carolina, Columbia International University, arriving in time for lunch on Monday. I spent the night in the guy's dorm and left there after lunch on Tuesday. Among the other contacts I had in Columbia, I was able to meet with Steve, Grandpa Steve, Bradley. I drove to Orlando Florida, arriving on 10/25. Nino and I attended the TRACS conference. On Saturday morning Nino flew to San Francisco and I drove to Sarasota Florida, to see my niece and her family for a few hours. Audrey and Rob, are part of our support team. I drove about an hour to Tampa Florida, where I enjoyed supper and an overnight with a potential staff person. I spent all day Sunday driving to Atlanta, where I spent the night at the home of PIU Board member, David Mayer. David and I met with the missions pastor at his church, a huge ministry. After lunch on Tuesday I drove to Sterlington Louisiana, where my older son lives. I was able to celebrate Ava's 5th birthday with her. I also met with two pastors while there.  On Thursday, I flew to Newark New Jersey, and then drove to LMUSA headquarters in Schooley's Mountain New Jersey. I gave reports to the Board, and others, and met with some ministry partners. Yesterday, 11/4, I drove to my house. I met with Kathy's brother and sister-in-law, last evening. They were passing through Covington. The church Kathy's brother pastors is part of our support team. I preached this morning at both services of my home church. Tomorrow I'll drive to Beckley West Virginia, to meet with some good friends who are part of our support team as well as participants in the Coffee with the President campaign. On Tuesday I fly from Roanoke Virginia. I should arrive in Guam in time for my Thursday morning class. Please pray that the contacts Nino and I made will be fruitful and that I'll arrive back in good shape. Meeting with Grandpa Steve reminded me of the sacrifice that many have made, and are making, to make it possible for you to get an education at PIU. I hope you'll keep that in mind. There are those who believe in you and want to give you the opportunity to succeed. Let's make the most of this opportunity to the glory of God. You are the best recruiters that we have.  Not only are you good recruiters of students, but you are our best advertisement to encourage others to support PIU. That should serve as an extra incentive to do what you should be doing anyhow. Excell at school, and live for Jesus wherever you are. Don't forget about the APPLICATION FEE WAIVER, from now until 12/15. http://piu.edu/application-fee-waiver-program If you recruit another student—could even be a family member—and they enroll and complete their FAFSA, you will earn $100. Far more important than $100, you’ll introduce others to the good things about PIU. In past editions of IP to Ss I shared some reasons why you should stay in the dorm, or consider moving into the dorm if you aren’t already living there. Here is another. Living in the dorm doesn't cost as much as you think. The fact is, when you consider the price of gas and wear and tear on a car, and then factor in the fact that our dorm students are able to eat quite economically because they prepare their own food, it may be cheaper to live in the dorm than to commute. There is one more reason why you should consider living in the dorm. You have to live somewhere. If you can live in the dorm for less than, or for about the same cost, as living off campus, consider that by living in the dorm you'll help PIU financially. When our dorms are not full we lose income. Talk to Alex Tavarez. When you see Kathy, "Mama Kat," tell her that Howard says he is looking forward to delivering all the hugs people have said to give to her. Remember,  LIVE 4 JESUS!