Inspire, Fall/Winter 2008

a lumnotes 32 fall/winter 2008 Bruce ’96 and Carrie (Fabian) Holt ’00 announce the birth of Jacob Tobin on December 28, 2006. Toby was born with spina bifida, and after several months in the hospital, he was welcomed home on March 19, 2007, where brothers Conor (5) and Garret (3) awaited his arrival. They are thankful for all the support they have had while raising a child with special needs. Sara (Clayton) Butler ’97 and her husband, Craig, announce the birth of Jack Emmett on September 27, 2006. Sara enjoys staying home with Jack and giving private flute and piano lessons. They reside in Muscatine, Iowa. Dan ’97 and Sarah (Gross) Hatfield ’98 announce the birth of Ashley Noelle. She was born December 10, 2007, and joins her big sisters, Ava (6) and Elena (3). Joseph ’97 and Gena (Lamoreaux) Williams ’98 announce the adoption of their two daughters. Lauren (3) was brought home from Guatemala at seven months, and Angela (3) was brought home from Panama in May 2008. Joe is a regional sales manager, and Gena is a part-time labor and delivery nurse. They reside in Greenwich, Ohio. Nikki (Streit) Broughton ’98 and her husband, Tim, announce the birth of Luke Spencer on August 31, 2007. He was welcomed home by his brothers, Grayson (5) and Nat (3). Tim is a worship pastor at New Hope Community Church, and Nikki enjoys being a mom. They reside in Wooster, Ohio. Tom ’98 and Chrissy (Rising) Faulkner ’98 announce the adoption of Hallie Joanna. She was born on September 15, 2007, in Guatemala and welcomed home in April. Chrissy is the assistant director of event services at Cedarville, and Tom is a treasurer in Yellow Springs, Ohio. August 16 — Maine Chapter Event The rain didn’t discourage these alumni from getting together! They enjoyed a picnic in the park and then a Portland Sea Dogs baseball game. August 11 — Union Grove, Wisconsin Several alumni and their families gathered at Shepherds Ministries for fellowship and a pizza dinner. Guests enjoyed meeting current students and hearing updates from campus. August 12 — Peoria, Illinois Cornerstone Baptist Church was a great place to host an event as guests enjoyed a fried chicken dinner and heard from Jeff Beste ’87, director of alumni relations. recent events