Inspire, Fall 2007

2 Fall 2007 inspire The Cedarville University Alumni Magazine Volume 18 Issue 1 Faith Linn Vision ’83 Janice Warren Supplee ’86 Michelle Rigel McCune ’04 Andrew McKenzie Wendy Miller Orchard ’91 Rachel Puckett Rodriguez ’00 Carrie L. Savage Sarah Bartlett Borich ’02 Monica James Bowen ’92 Bill Brown Cheryl Warren Brugel ’90 Kara Niemotka Gibbs ’96 Michelle Rigel McCune ’04 Mark Kakkuri ’93 Sharyn Kopf Faith Linn Vision ’83 Mark Womack ’82 Public Relations Team Scott L. Huck Joshua Knilans Laura Loeser Carrie L. Savage Alumni and Student Contributors Admissions: 1-800-233-2784 Athletic Office: 937-766-7768 Bookstore: 937-766-7894 Career Services: 1-888-562-4811 CDR Radio: 1-800-333-0601 Cedarville Fund: 1-800-766-1115 Christian Ministries: 1-888-465-7378 Gift Planning & Endowment: 1-800-766-1115 Marketing Services: 937-766-7808 President’s Office: 937-766-7900 Public Relations: 937-766-4159 Registrar: 937-766-7710 Summer School: 937-766-7953 School of Biblical & Theological Studies: 937-766-7674 School of Humanities: 937-766-3235 School of Natural & Applied Sciences: 937-766-3253 School of Social Sciences & Human Performance: 937-766-3252 alumni@cedarville.edu 1-800-837-2566 937-766-7858 Director Faith Linn Vision ’83, fvision@cedarville.edu Assistant Director for Regional Events and Services Michelle Rigel McCune ’04, mmccune@cedarville.edu Assistant Director for Young Alumni Development Drew Flamm ’05, dflamm@cedarville.edu Coordinator of Campus Events and Services Sarah Clift ’06, sclift@cedarville.edu Editor Managing Editor Publication Coordinator Copy Editor Proofreaders Graphic Designer Writers Photographers Campus Phone Numbers Alumni Relations Director’ s Chair Faith Vision. It’s not your church’s next building campaign. Nor is it a new Christian television network. It’s my new name. Visit the website www.faith-vision.com and you’ll find that the 24-hour Christian network has already been established. Google “Faith Vision” and you’ll find more ministries than you can imagine. But, honestly, it’s my new name. When Sandra Millikin Entner ’59 told me in April 2006 that she wanted me to meet Lou Vision, my girlish mind immediately “tried on” the name. Are you kidding? There was no way that was going to happen! But God has plans that often are quite different from our own. It amazes me that He would answer a prayer that I had forgotten I even prayed. Once upon a time, I prayed for a godly man who would love and cherish me. I prayed for children. I prayed for “happily ever after.” That was a long time ago, and I certainly didn’t think it would happen now — and I was quite content with that. Then I met Lou. We quickly knew that God had something special planned for our lives, and that I would share the journey not only with Lou but also with his three children: Zachary (11), Mia (9), and Seth (6). On July 21, 2007, we were married, and my life went from a state of peaceful control to chaotic dependence — dependence on God, on my husband, on my supportive friends, and on those who have “been there.” A dependence that is undoubtedly exactly what God knew I needed to experience. I am so thankful for this new chapter in my life. I still introduce myself as Faith Linn (it’s a hard habit to break after so many years!). As I signed a dozen requisitions yesterday, a coworker asked, “What does your new signature look like?” and I realized I had forgotten to use my new name again. I’m not ashamed of it, though. After all, it’s the name I chose. More importantly, it’s the name God chose for me. However, as this new chapter has unfolded, not only has my name changed, but the focus of my ministry has changed as well. So, I will be leaving Cedarville University at the end of October to care for my family and build into the lives of our kids. After 17 years, this is certainly a bittersweet time, but it is definitely what Lou and I believe God would have us do. Serving CU alumni and students has been an absolute joy and I could not have asked for a better career. Thanks to all of you who have contributed to my joy. It has not gone unnoticed. In His Service, Faith Linn Vision ’83 Director of Alumni Relations