Sunset Satellite Schools

The 2013 Sunset International Bible Institute graduation exercises will take place on Saturday, May 18th at 10:00 am in the Sunset Church of Christ auditorium, 3723 34th Street, Lubbock, Texas.

All Satellite School graduates who are planning to attend and receive their Diploma, or certificate must immediately fill out our Graduation Form (click to download) and return to us along with a suitable photo for inclusion in the graduation program. See the Graduation Form for all details. We must receive your form and photo no later than Friday, May 6th.

Schedule of Events

Ladies’ Salad Supper – Thursday, May 16th  – 6:00 pm – Sunset Church of Christ Hall of Flags

Graduation Banquet – Friday, May 17th  – 5:30 pm – Sunset Church of Christ Family Life Center

Graduation Exercises – Saturday, May 18th  – 10:00 am – Sunset Church of Christ Auditorium

by Jen, age 35 – now a part of the Erie Church of Christ in Erie, Pennsylvania

I had never heard of the churches of Christ. I was not a Christian when I came to Erie Bible Institute (EBI), but I was seeking God. I prayed for direction, not knowing where to go, and went to the Yellow Pages, (I had to start somewhere!) and found a lot of division and confusion. Have you ever read the headings there? I didn’t understand most of the classifications…Apostolic (?)…Baptist–the "just Baptist groups" , Independent, Southern (in Erie, PA?)…Evangelical (and no one else is?)…Full Gospel…Gospel (apparently the just "Gospel" group were missing something)…etc. I believe under "Non-denominational" I found an ad for Erie Bible Institute and the church of Christ.

I didn’t trust the doctrine of men, but I did want to study the Word of God. The first week I attended a worship service at the church of Christ, "just happened" to be the first week of the EBI semester. It was through study at EBI, and the love of the people I met there and the support of the church (not to mention the work of the Holy Spirit who made it possible) that I became a baptized believer and disciple of Jesus Christ. So, yeah, I guess you could say I think it’s beneficial.

What I love about EBI:
• Undemanding learning – Although we attend class in a building belonging to a church, as a non-believer I wasn’t worried that I’d be asked to place membership or take on a responsibility or role I didn’t want or for which I wasn’t ready. I was there solely to study the Word of God. The classroom is a known and comfortable environment for many people in the world—unlike participating in worship services with an unfamiliar religious group.
• Focused studying on the Word of God – We have an agenda and we stick with it. Read the rest of this entry »

David and Amber Hankins have been happily married for one year. They live and worship in Damon, TX, located southwest of Houston. Since August of 2007, David has served as the interim minister for the congregation in Damon. David participated in graduation this May with the Sunset Residential graduates to receive his Bible and Ministry Certificate through Sunset External Studies. The following is an interview with David. Read the rest of this entry »