by: Stephen Weber

“Not even the archangel Michael, when he argued with the devil about who would have the body of Moses, dared to judge the devil guilty. Instead, he said, ‘The Lord punish you.’” (Jude 1:9, NCV)

Who are the authorities in our lives?  We may grow on this road of life, but there is always someone over us.  There is always someone higher.  So, who are they, and how should we treat them?

Perhaps a traditional sort of answer would be ‘teachers and administrators’ to the who and ‘with respect’ to the how.  Some may say the same thing for pastors.  Who of us, however, thinks of angels as authorities in our lives?  Who of us thinks much of angels at all?  Jude 1:8-10 seems to imply that there were those in the early church who had a problem with this, those who spoke out against the angels.  Jude says they speak of what they do not understand.  Perhaps this is why we do not think of the angels – we do not understand.

These days in the Western world we like to think of equality.  Democracy: this is the way of life.  Yet there is always a hierarchy: students, teachers, administrators, boards, deacons, pastors, angels, Christ and the triune God.  If not even angels rebuke angels (Jude 1:9), can humans rebuke humans?  Could this be what Jesus meant when he said that “whoever says, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of hell fire” (Matthew 5:22, NKJV)?

So what is the point of all this?  Well, we need to seriously evaluate the power structures in our lives.  Not just those we traditionally view as over us, but everything from angels to the balance of power with our peers.  We need to be careful how we address people and how we approach problems, because God has placed authority in our lives and it is a serious thing.

“Do you have the nerve to say, ‘Let me wash your face for you,’ when your own face is distorted by contempt? It’s this I-know-better-than-you mentality again, playing a holier-than-thou part instead of just living your own part. Wipe that ugly sneer off your own face and you might be fit to offer a washcloth to your neighbor” (Luke 6:42, The Message).
 

Thanks to Brittany Rice for providing these pictures.
Anyone is welcome to these dinners; come out and enjoy the good company of these fine folks!

As we endure the deep, cold Canadian winter, I hope you all have enough warm blankets, good movies and hot chocolate to tide you over during those cold evenings.  I hope this issue will provide you with some humour and interesting reading to brighten up the “winter blahs” we all begin to experience around this time.

Despite the weather, EBC is continuing in its flurry of activities and events:

Announcements / Upcoming Activities: RAs have been chosen for next year:
Angel Taylor – Upper Wideman
Brittany Rice – Upper Warder
These two ladies will make a fine addition to the returning RAs:
Tabitha Rozeluk – Lower Lehman
Jamie Knight – Upper Lehman
Jeff Hopkins – Lower Warder
Drew Peterson – Lower Wideman
If you see any of these people around campus please take a moment to congratulate them.

Chapel Bookings – Wednesday is reserved for official college groups to practice up to 6 pm in the evening.  An official group is one who is scheduled and organized by a staff member of the college.  This staff person is responsible for booking chapel time on the school room booking calendar and will be available to work through scheduling and resource issues.

Mondays, Tuesday, and Thursdays from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm may be booked in 1 hour blocks.  Two consecutive hours may not be booked, however, if no one shows up to use the space people are welcome to stay.  These time periods will be booked in a first come first serve manner through Tim Grace.  From time to time it may be necessary to bump booked events for official college use.  Quiet for class time is to be maintained and violations could result in withdrawal of privileges for use of the space to play if this does not occur.”

There is a group that goes jogging on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings.  If you are interested in keeping fit, meet at Warder at 7:00 AM for a 2 km circuit.

Starting today, there will be a place to start your day with worship, prayer, and a little Bible thrown in daily at 8:00 AM in the chapel.  All are welcome.  For more information, talk to Ben Ahrens or Sarah Graham. 

There will be a yearbook meeting at 12:30 on Wednesday in E30.  All are invited who are interested in being a part of this. 

Community Life Coordinator Applications are available at the front desk. 

Student Council Applications are available online at the Student Leadership Team page.  Applications are due back March 9.

The Gong Show will be held on Wednesday evening in the Chapel.  Sign up to display your best act that will wow the audience, but beware of the Gong.

The Cam Howie Hockey tournament is coming up on March 2nd and 3rd.  If you can volunteer to help work the clock or with scorekeeping, please talk to Ruth Scott.

The cost for curling has gone up to $40.  There are 13 spaces remaining for those who are interested.

Go MAD is happening on March 17.  The proceeds of this service fundraiser will go toward student honorariums as well as furnishing the new student lounge.  If you are not on a team and would like to be, contact Brittany Rice or any student council member.  If you are already involved, best wishes collecting funds!

Included in this Issue:

Exam Schedule

In the Headlines

Missions Major Outing – Katelyn Unger

Prayer Day – Katelyn Unger

Community Dinner – Brittany Rice

Generosity – Rachel Neumeister

Pardon my French: “I’m Full?!” – Jason Edgar

The Pains of Laziness – Jordan Vetro and Marjorie Hopkins

Opinions and Editorials:
To the Fans: Much Thanks – Various Authors

Reviews:
Coffee with the King – Dave King

Creative Corner:
Go MAD – video

Don’t Go Breaking My Heart – Animation

Walk to Work – Tim Grace

The Life(?) of a Deranged Squirrel – Melanie Vaillancourt

Phantom – Howie Allen

Global Perspective:
“Make us World Christians” – Stefanie Parsons

Spotlight: Brandon Meyers

Ask Queen B: Keepin’ It Real

Devotional: Authorities – Stephen Weber

Photo Gallery:
Community Dinner
Student Photos

Voice on the Street: $100 Bill – Jordan Vetro

EBC Campus as of February 19, 2007:

For those of you who most unfortunately missed the welcome back event, Aloha ‘07, you are lucky enough to see one of the highlights of the night here: The Pick-Up Line Skit.

Three men were selected to test their pick-up lines on two beautiful women. See what happened below.

- DEWANA, India – Two bombs exploded on a train headed from India to Pakistan, sparking a fire that swept through two coaches and killed 66 people in an attack.

- BAGHDAD, Iraq – Militants struck back in Iraq yesterday in their first major blow against a U.S.-led security clampdown in Baghdad with car bombings that killed at least 63 people, left scores injured and sent a grim message to officials

- Man free after three years in church sanctuary. A refugee claimant who lived in Vancouver church since 2004 was released by Canadian Border Services and granted permanent resident status.

- Canadian scientists have helped create a ‘bar-coding’ system for DNA which has already identified 21 ‘overlooked’ species

-A massive international effort led by Canadian scientists has homed in on the genes behind autism – a breakthrough that could revolutionize how the mysterious and surprisingly common condition is both detected and treated.

For the full stories and other news articles see:

http://www.thestar.com/

http://www.google.ca/news

http://www.globeandmail.com

by: Katelyn Unger

On Wednesday the 7th of February, something major happened…a major outing at Janice Anderson’s house!  There were people from the MTF Committee, missions students and a few students who came along, even though they didn’t know what was happening.  Once everyone arrived we had the privilege of meeting Ruth Yanke, a missionary who had been serving in China.  The theme for the night was Chinese (because of the Chinese New Year). So, what better way to celebrate than with tons of Chinese food?  Janice went all out; it was a scrumptious meal.

As it turned out, this was the same day that Tiffany and I had Sarah and Melanie as helpers for the day from the MTF auction.  They helped out with some of the entertainment by singing a delightful little ditty known as “His Cheeseburger.”

Ruth spoke for a bit on her time in China.  It was incredible to see the work that is being done around the world for Christ.  She is very passionate about the Chinese and we were all captivated as she told remarkable stories from her two years in China.

I would like to thank Janice for opening her home to EBC students and for getting all the food.  A special thanks goes out to Ruth for coming and speaking to us on such short notice.  Last but certainly not least, thank you, my fellow students for coming out.  It was great fun.  Thanks for the laughs.           

by: Katelyn Unger

On March 7th, EBC is going to be holding a prayer day. This will take place in the chapel for an all day event.  It is a time of community prayer, individual meditation and personal prayer time.  There will be several stations set up where people can come, interact with different people and materials, or sit and meditate on God.  Throughout the day there will be some music and singing. 
This event has been going on for several years and has always been a success.  It is a nice chance to communicate with God through ways that are used less often.  Please come out and join us in a day of prayer and being with God.  It’s going to be awesome and tons of fun.
See you all there!

by: Brittany Rice

 It’s 5:40pm and the meat is not done, but it will be.  I wonder if I cooked this right?  Its 5:50pm thankfully someone volunteered to set up the tables.  Its 5:55.  I know of 4 people that are coming for sure.  I guess I can eat 15 tacos if I have to.  We bring the food upstairs, and by 6:10 there’s not an empty seat.  I should have known.  Every Sunday works out.  We make lots of food in hope that someone will come to eat, and every week the food is gone.  15-20 hungry, poor, college students come out of the rooms and join in on the fun.
 Every Sunday a couple of us get together to make a meal for the campus.  Everyone brings $2, and the costs seem to get covered.  I have thoroughly enjoyed this time together.  It makes my heart so happy to see people coming together sitting down at a very large table and enjoying one another’s company and hopefully the food as well.  I love to see the variety of students that come and to see us all at one table; it’s a glimpse of the Kingdom.  I want to thank those of you that have offered your help to prepare the food or to help clean up afterwards; that has been a true blessing.  I have truly enjoyed doing these Sunday dinners, and have really enjoyed the fellowship that comes from it.  A big family Sunday dinner is what I have always wanted to be part of.  Thanks to those of you who attend and eat up all the food.

[Editor’s Note: And thank YOU on behalf of the students, Brittany Rice (and Drew Peterson), for being an example of service in action and willingly and diligently preparing these meals each week.]

Visit the Photo Gallery for pictures of this event.

by: Rachel Neumeister

I had an experience the other night that got me thinking about money and how generous (or lack thereof) we are with it.  Of course this issue comes up in the church more often than we feel comfortable with, mostly in reference to tithing. 
I would like to come at it from a different perspective.  As a waitress, I see a lot of generous people, and a lot of those on the opposite end: extremely stingy. 
The said story occurred last Sunday night when my parents and I ate out.  You see, there is a certain respect between waitresses in that when we eat out, we tip well.  As my parents were paying, they left a $3 tip, but I doubled it only to get raised eyebrows from my parents.  As I am currently on a no-spending kick in order to save for Australia, I thought I would clarify by saying, “What am I going to do with $3?  She can use it just as much as I could”.  My father responded by saying “Take it to Australia with you.”  I would like to suggest that a toonie and a loonie is not going to do much for a $2K plane ticket, or for a $50 motel stay.
Being on the receiving end of a $6 tip feels good, while being on the giving end doesn’t feel like much.  Why not make someone’s day, if it’s as simple as that?  In my experience as a waitress, it is most often those who come in and drink the night away that are the most generous, as opposed to the families and couples coming for lunch after a Sunday morning service.  Strange, isn’t it?  Will that extra few bucks really mean that much if you keep it instead of giving it away?