Another year has quickly come upon us and ARISE is now in full swing. This year’s class is our largest ever with 53 students coming from all over the globe to create one determined and energetic group. Countries represented include USA, Canada, England, and Australia. The students come from extremely diverse backgrounds and cultures yet they are all unified in their desire to spread the Gospel of Christ to the entire world. The year began with a powerful Week of Prayer by Matt Parra and was capped off by a very moving and reverent Communion service led out by Nathan Renner. Bible Boot Camp was once again a success as the Lord blessed the teaching of His doctrines to the students. As with every year, ARISE had a day of great fellowship, recreation, and food hosted by the Achatz family, Discovery Bible Fellowship members. It was a wonderful day that was climaxed by the baptism of one of the Canadian students, Diana Lara. Diana recently started to attend the Seventh-day Adventist church back in her home town of Sylvan Lake, Alberta and decided to enter into a full commitment by being baptized once she got to ARISE. This year is shaping up to be one of our best yet. Please keep the ARISE students and staff in your prayers as the Lord continues to bless the spreading of His Gospel.