Inspire, Fall 1990

Three Cedarville College tennis players earned spots on the 1990 Volvo Tennis/Scholar Athlete Team. The Intercollegiate Tennis Coaches Association announced thatjuniors Julie Swift(left)and Mark Murdoch(right) and senior Stefanie Swift(center) met the requirements for the honor. Each was a varsity letter winner and carried at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. The Swift sisters were the only women players from NAIA District 22to make the scholar athlete team. Ifthe Cedarville College Bookstore is on your list of places to visit during a trip to campus,you will notice a difference on your next stop! Bob Beikert,College Bookstore manager since 1986,and his stafftore down,ripped up,re-sealed,and rearranged for one month to give the Bookstore a face-lift. New carpet,ceilings,lights, paint,and shelving give this campus hot spot a fresh look. Drop in and browse! au Ho 20 Years of MIS! Ministering to Australian children Elena(Michael'86)Barfell M issionary Internship Service(MIS)is a ministry ofCedarville College's Christian Ministries Depart- ment. For 20 years the College has been sending young adults to mission fields all over the world to experience new cultures and to share the love ofJesus Christ with people. From the first individuals who traveled to Colom- bia,Jamaica,and Navajo reservations,to teams of soccer players in the Ivory Coast of Africa, musicians in Hungary,and teachers in China,the purpose of MIS has remained the same. Since its conception in 1970, MIS has continued to give students,faculty,staff, and alumni an opportunity to gain interest in missions and provide a short-term exposure to mission life. This program benefits not only the participant but also those missionaries who are visited. When Pastor Harold Green("PG")joined the College staffin 1970,Dr.Don Callan approached him with the idea oftravel for short-term missionary intemships. Dr.Callan had previously traveled to Taiwan and Australia with Ventures for Victory,and he envisioned a similar program at Cedarville College. The first committee for MIS,comprised of Richard McIntosh,Jim Rickard,Dr.Jack Riggs,Pastor Green, and Coati'Callan,set policy and formed a logo which is still used today. Many young lives have been changed because of an MIS trip. "PG"recalls one particular person so impacted by his trip to the Philippines that this indi- vidual would openly weep for the people in that land. Other alumni who have traveled on MIS trips are now serving in those countries. Myron Youngman'79 led several teams to China and taught at the People's University in Beijing. Kirby Lancaster'76 traveled to Australia and now serves as a missionary there. He hosts Cedarville MIS teams who currently visit Australia. Pastor Green emphasizes the value oftesting a cross-cultural mission field before actually making a long-term commitment to go. Noteveryone who travels with MIS is compelled to follow a life of missions. Many are thankful for the opportunity to experience another culture and grateful to be of service to missionaries already in that country. MIS also provides the participant with lessons in teamwork, answers to prayer,and dependence on God. Many ofthe missionaries are amazed by the public's reception ofthe Cedarville music teams and by their ability to enter areas which the missionaries cannot reach. Shopping malls and schools are popular places for performances and sharing Christ. Students,faculty,and alumni who travel abroad with MIS are required to raise their own support for the trip. Over$2 million has been raised to date for cost of airline tickets(the largest expense),food,and supplies. Most individuals write letters to friends and family for the financial support. Afew teams have performed concerts for which an offering was taken and used for the teams'overall financial needs. Pastor Green states,"It's amazing to some ofthe students to watch God answer their prayers for finances. I am thankful for Dr.Dixon's vision to back this tremendous,hands-on educational experience and for the support ofthe College." Eleanor Taylor,a 1962 graduate and Alumni Council representative,shares her thanks with the MIS committee for allowing her the opportunity to lead a group to England in this fashion: "Thanks for the memory of—traveling with nine great young people,living in an English home,eating trifle(a yummy dessert),having many puppet/music programs in schools,having many cups oftea after the many school programs,sightseeing in London, ministering in seven churches,having many cups of tea after ministering in seven churches,singing 'Amazing Grace'around John Newton's grave,talking to Phillip about the Lord,having many programs in retirement homes,having many cups oftea after the many programs in retirement homes,eating lamb, scones,and biscuits,driving past churches where Spurgeon,Carey,Whitefield,and Bunyan preached, ministering with six splendid missionary families,and having many cups oftea with the missionary fami- lies!" The Christian Ministries Department and MIS committee are currently working to create a position for a full-time MIS coordinator. Pastor Green states that thejob is just too big and is in need ofone person's attention. He also proclaims that much ofthe detail and growth ofthe MIS program is due to the diligent work of Mrs. Margaret Green. An MIS alumni reunion will be held during Homecoming Weekend. Mark Friday,October 19,on your calendar for this gathering. For more information please contact Christian Ministries or the Alumni Office at 513-766-2211. 3Fall'90