Inspire, Spring 1993

From The Director's Chair M y grandmother and I had an interesting conversation on her 83rd birthday. She told me she was feeling confused and nei \,. ous, so I asked her to tell me her name. "Ernestine Ray,"she replied. Then I asked her to tell me the names of all her grandchildren, which she did. My third question was about her birth date,to which she replied, January 30, 1910. I remarked that she had a birthday and asked her how old she was. That's when grandmother looked at me and said,"Oh,I don't know.I think about 30something!"We had some birthday cake and kept on laughing. With over 13,000 members in the Cedarville College Alumni Association we have had a lot ofcelebrations this year. The Engineering/Nursing/Science(ENS)Center dedication at Homecoming,Harper Bickett's 90th birthday party, and the addition of 411 new members to the Alumni Association at the 1992 graduation ceremonies were all wonderful times to reflect on God's goodness and blessings to Cedarville College. But God's blessings are also evident when children of alumni are saved after discussing Jesus with mom and dad,or when we see God providing for every need of our alumni during hard economic times,or when students dedicate their lives for the mission field. This issue ofInspire reflects thejoy ofserving others on various mission fields. We highlight several avenues of ministry in which our alumni are currently involved. What an encouragement these individuals are to us. What a celebration we will share in heaven! Many alumni began theirjourney of missions at Cedarville College. It is a joy to know our alma mater has played a major role in developing hearts and lives for full-time missionary service. As teams are being formed for 1993summer MIS opportunities, please pray that the rich heritage of MIS will continue,in the lives ofour students who go and the people to whom they will minister. The leaders ofthose teams, many of whom are alumni,also need your prayers. Campus needs to pray for include the completion ofthe ENS Center capital campaign,chapel space,and a fine arts building. Another ofGod's blessings is unfolding as applications for the 1993-94 school yearjump above last year's influx. There is a lot to be thankful for. The continued prayer support ofour alumni will enable us to look forward to more celebrations in the future. I think I'll have another piece of birthday cake! 9a,-7e Presenting Your AlumniCouncil! "The purpose of the Alumni Association shall be the promotion ofthe interests of Cedarville College and the provision of Christian fellowship,information,education and service opportunities to the glory ofGod."This statement in the Cedarville College Alumni Association constitution is the heartbeat ofthe Alumni Council. We seek your best interest as we make decisions to serve over 13,000 Cedarville College alumni. Alumni council members are: Bryan Benson '83,Yvonna Cope McGhee'73, Mike Hamilton '68,Angela Cooke'84,DeMaurice Smith '85,Jane Adams Smith '84, Vicki Butler'80,and Stefanie Pratt'85. Not pictured: Bob Foreman'77. 2SPRING'93 The Institute for Creation Research presents "BACK TO GENESIS" hosted by Cedarville College and the CDR Radio Network April 16-17, 1993 SCHOOL ASSEMBLY Elementary,junior high and high school students are invited to a special creation program designed for Christian and home schools in conjunction with the"Back to Genesis"seminar. Where? James T.Jeremiah Chapel When? Friday, April 16, 1993 Time: 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Cost: Free ofcharge Registration: Please call 513-766-7878 by Monday,April 13, 1993 "BACKTO GENESIS"SEMINAR Where? James T.Jeremiah Chapel When? Friday and Saturday, April 16-17, 1993 Time: Friday,7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Saturday,9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Cost: $20.00/person $30.00/family $10.00/senior citizens and full time students Registration: register and pay at the door *Speakers for the seminar: Mr.Ken Ham, Dr.Duane Gish,Dr. Donald Chittick *Babysitting/child care is not available For information call the"Back to Genesis" information line at 513-766-7878. Ins tre A News Publication for Cedarville College AlumniI Inspire is a quarterly publication of the Cedarville College Alumni Association. Editor Proofreaders Jane Adams Smith '84 Managing Editoi Doug Miller'85 Copy Editors Martha Baldwin Doug Miller'85 Contributing Writers Jane Adams Smith '84 Martha Baldwin Jeff Brock '84 Dr. Floyd Elmore '77 Gary Fowler'68 Karen Vibbert Glennen '92 Jill Campbell Law '85 Doug Miller '85 David Ormshee '78 Roscoe Smith '82 Mark Womack '82 Irene Gidley Judy Johnson "73 Faith Linn '83 Technical Assistant 1111 Campbell Law '85 Graphic Designer Les Troyer Photographers Scott I luck Alumni Contributors Please direct all comments, correspondence,an 1 news to Alumni Office P.O. Box 601 Cedarville,OH 45314 or call 1-800-837-2566