Inspire, Spring 1996

The Cedarville College Emergency Medical Service(CCEMS)provides the College with 24-hour-a-day emergency care.The 10-member squad is composed of full-time students from a variety of majors who are state-certified emergency medical technicians. Steve Burdette, senior premedicine major from Medina, Ohio is chief of the CCEMS volunteer squad.Steve states, "CCEMS is a great ministry. Helping people with their physical needs often leads to an opportunity to help with spiritual needs as well." CCEMS works closely with the local fire department and serves the community in time of need. Thanks to a $25,000 Ameritech Partnership Award, Cedarville College students will be able to give individualized interactive tutoring via computer to kindergarten through 12th grade students in the Cedar Cliff school system in Cedarville.The grant will fund computers, interactive two-way audio and video, electronic writing tablets, and software for interactive participation over telephone lines. Initially, students who need individualized or advanced instruction in a subject will benefit. Later, outlying schools and students who are homebound because of extended illness or recuperation will receive instruction using computers. Equipment should be installed and interaction started by spring 1996. In September 1994, Nobuya "Higgy" Higashiyama'83 and his wife, Natalie, discovered they were expecting twin girls.The pregnancy progressed without complication until week thirty-two, when fluid was discovered in the lungs of one of the babies.When Miya and Margaret were born prematurely on March 8, 1995, Higgy and Natalie's expectation of taking home two healthy babies was shattered at the sight and sound of their tiny babies hooked up to monitors and machines beeping constantly. The Higashiyamas'story is one of miracles and a testimony to the power of God. Miya, which means "beautiful," came home from the hospital 37 days after her birth with no lingering problems from her premature birth. Margaret joined her sister at home 23 days later and continues to astound the medical world with her progress. Higgy and Natalie pray that Margaret will continue to improve despite physical challenges due to a spinal cord injury, abnormal development of the eye retina, and a brain hemorrhage she experienced at three weeks of age. Higgy and Natalie share,"We are finding our joy comes not in our external circumstances, but in our willingness to accept them for God's sake. Our souls should be like our hands:open to receive what He wants to give and open to give back what He wants to take. May you find hope and encouragement from the miracles." 4SPRING'96 A Grateful HeartIn Ministry II wonder if I'll recognize Heaven when I get there," Eleanor Taylor'62 has been known to say. This lady dearly loves being at Cedarville College and her role as resident director(she tells students that RD stands for "resident dictator")for Willetts Hall. Eleanor cares for 344 girls, including 14 resident assistants(RAs)who help her in the day-to-day operations of a smooth-running dormitory."I think my greatestjoy is relating with my RAs,"she says. Her weekly group meetings with them include praying and singing together,and it pleases her that the RAs do the same in their halls. Eleanor also meets with the RAs individually and appreciates the opportunities she has to build into each life. "It's really gratifying to see them building into their girls." With her social science/English double major from Cedarville, Eleanor taught for 20 years at Baptist Christian High School in Cleveland before returning to the College in 1985 to teach methods and observe student teachers for the Department of Education. Since taking the RD position,she has continued working with student teachers. Ten years ago,she responded to a request from women's tennis coach Pam Diehl Johnson'90H to serve as chaplain for the team. Eleanor continues in that position and also was chaplain for the volleyball team for three years. Teaching scripture songs is a profitable activity she has shared with the teams as well as with her RAs. Eleanor led two MIS teams to England."That opened my eyes to the commitment ofstudents wanting to serve the Lord"she says."I think the MIS program at Cedarville is wonderful,and I encourage students to take advantage of the opportunity." "I really appreciate the Lord allowing me to be here," Eleanor says."I love it!" Moyer ContinuesInvolvement With Cedarville College W hen Scott Moyer'86 was asked to drive a van full of high school students to Cedarville College, he had no idea that this would develop into a very special and rewarding ministry. Scott, who lives in Blooming Glen,Pennsylvania, has enjoyed serving Christ by ministering to numerous high school students for the past ten years. A love for young people and Cedarville College motivated Scott to be involved in Honor Call I n September 1995,Crystal Anderson Spicer'79 was assigned to officiate a women's volleyball conference match between Cedarville College and Malone College in Canton,Ohio.A volleyball official for 15 years, Crystal was eager for this first opportunity to – officiate her alma mater and to interact with students. In a recent letter, Crystal writes: "Cedarville and Malone seemed to be evenly matched. Near the end of the fourth game,there was an out- of-bounds call against Malone that the first referee and I signaled out,as did both line judges. The ball should have been awarded to Cedarville.Then an unusual thing happened—one of the Cedarville players told the first referee that she had touched the ball before it went out of bounds. Imagine!This is what we refer to in volleyball as an "honor call." Then another unusual thing happened— Coach Kathy Freese applauded her player who had just caused the ball to go back to Malone and told her,"Good ,F 0\\ f\O\ .1}1 helping teenagers as they make important college decisions. Scott believes that Cedarville is a great place to be, and he enjoys sharing his college experiences with high school students at his church."I try to explain that Cedarville College is worth every mile and penny," says Scott. Over the past ten years, Scott has helped to sponsor approximately 15 college visits. Typically their trips to the 'Ville include attending chapel and classes, touring campus, meeting with the Admissions and Financial Aid offices, and cheering for the Yellow Jackets at a home basketball game. Everyone loves basketball games,and Scott has discovered that Cedarville athletics often make a lasting impression. In addition to the blessing received by serving others, Scott thoroughly enjoys the opportunity to maintain contact with professors and friends from Cedarville. Although Scott recognizes that Cedarville College is not the place for every student he comes in contact with, he always encourages all ofthem to investigate and fill out an application. He believes that a vast majority of high school students should be in Christian college education. He appreciates how Cedarville continues to cling to high spiritual and academic standards. He is excited about the many physical changes taking place on campus,too. In addition to his ministry with young people, Scott enjoys athletics, weight lifting, basketball, biking,landscaping, gardening, and spending time with friends. Scott presently works for RE/Max in real estate sales and loves his flexible schedule. His heart's desire is to put God first and see God work in the lives of young people. Scott finds that introducing them to Cedarville College is one way he can be involved. job!" I have officiated all over the state of Ohio for nearly 15 years. If we had more players like the Cedarville women who exemplified such integrity, ourjob as officials would be much easier. Her honor call was immediate,spontaneous,and without fear of repercussion from her coach.The whole team has been taught integrity! I wish that Cedarville had gone on to win the match, but it was not to be. However,they were winners in God's score book with a blazing testimony of a quiet spirit and honest hearts. I had shared with the other official that day that I was a graduate of Cedarville College.A big "thank you" to the team for making me proud!" A certified official for high school,college,and USA Volleyball(USAV),Crystal also teaches physical education at Heritage Christian School in Canton. Crystal and her husband, Chuck'81N,enjoy four children—Travis(12),Torey(9), Brittany (6),and Kylee(2).