Inspire, Fall 1995

From The Director's Chair I esus' life of ministry is a fascinating study.On one hand, He worked with a specific group of hand-picked men whom He encouraged and admonished.Jesus spent three and a half years ofhis life on earth with these men...day in and day out.They,in turn, ministered to thousands in settings too numerous to mention.On the other hand,Jesus states in Scripture that a cup ofcold water given in His name is an act which shall be blessed(Matthew 10:42). That act of kindness doesn't take much time.The fascinating point is that, no matter how grand or how small,the act of ministry done in Jesus' name is pleasing to God. At any given point during the school year,40to50 percent ofthe Cedarville College student body is involved in the Christian Ministries program.From our alumni survey conducted in spring 1994,wefound that the majority ofCedarville College alumni who responded are active in ministry and cited their Cedarville experience as a solid foundation to build upon.In this issue ofInspire, we have brought you some highlights from the Division ofChristian Ministries and from alumni who are active in a wide variety of helping opportunities. These stories in no way begin to scratch the surface of what is being accomplished in His name by Cedarville alumni,but these articles are meant to encourage us all with the tasks ofhelping others. My personal encouragement to you is to try a random act ofkindness! Yes,I know we are all busy teaching Sunday School,involved in short term missions trips,collecting clothing for homeless shelters,and much more. But try a little something spontaneous—a note oflove and appreciation to your parents,changing a flat tire for a stranded motorist, paying for the next car in line at the toll booth,or buying ice-cream cones for your next door neighbors. God commands His children to be involved and then He opens a vast array ofopportunities each day for us to practice ministering to others. Jane Adams Smith'84 Director of Alumni Relations The Alumni Council Grir lhe purpose of the Alumni Association shah be the promotion of the interests of Cedarville College and the provision of Christian fellowship, information,education, and service opportunities to the glory of God." lihuc?iscAnin 1DD6 October20&21 •Class reunions for years ending in0& 5 •All Alumni Chapel •Homecoming Parade on Main Street •Tours ofthe two new dormitories, McKinney Hall and McChesney Hall •Views ofconstruction ofthe new Ministry Center in progress (from a distance, please!) •Special reunions for Heritage, BBI,ADO,WSRN,and 1985 nursing class alumni •2nd Annual Alumni Auction /loin e/ 0 itt 7995 (Front row,left to right) Daniel Hicks '78, DeMaurice Smith '85, Angela Cooke Jackson '84, Jane Adams Smith '84 (Back row,left to right) Robert Foreman '77,Stefanie Pratt Wimmer '85, Rod Lane '64, Sandra Holwerda Schlappi '75 (Not pictured: Sherry Rotramel Bouquet'87) Announcing the Second Annual Alumni Auction! 11 omecoming 1995 will host the second annual auction to benefit the Alumni Scholarship Fund. Last year,over $20,000 was added to this fund through the efforts of generous alumni and friends,a hard-working committee,and an active bidding floor. Look for this action-packed event to take place at2p.m.on October 21,under the Alumni Tent on the north side of campus.Items already contributed for the 1995 Alumni Auction include a hand-stitched patriotic quilt,an African violet cross-stitch sampler,beautifully designed contemporary and westernjewelry,domestic and international airline tickets,a soft water service package,professional portraits, bed-and-breakfast packages,and much more! We continue to look for artistic and unique auction donations from alumni and friends of Cedarville College.If you would assist with this tremendous cause, please contact Sandy Millikin Entner'59 at 513-766-7855 or Jane Adams Smith'84 at 1-800-837-2566. Your contribution makes this event a success for current students and for the Alumni Scholarship Fund! 2FALL'95 Inspire Inspire is a quarterly publication ofthe Cedarville College Alumni Association. 'tor Jane Adams Smith '84 Managing Editor Doug Miller'85 Publication Manager Wendy Miller Orchard '91 Copy Editors Martha Baldwin Mark Kakkuri'93 Proofreaders Faith Linn'83 Michelle Longo Miller'86 Technical Assistant Ruth Hamilton'95 Graphic Designers Mike Bieniek Dara Fraley Contributing Writers Martha Baldwin Jeff Brock'84 Robbin Danec DeMeester'85N Jan Spradlin Greenwood'73 Ruth Hamilton '95 Mark Kakkuri'93 Mark Kordic'87 Doug Miller'85 Tammi Danec Maloney'80N Tami Eimers Meoak'86 Wendy Miller Orchard'91 Jane Adams Smith '84 Mark Womack'83 Photographers Dara Fraley Scott Huck Alumni contributors Please direct all comments, correspondence,and news to: Alumni Office P.O.Box 601 Cedarville,OH45314 or call 1-800-837-2566 E-niail:alumi@ecdarville.edu