Inspire, Spring 1997

reside in Laurel Springs, New Jersey. Craig'88 and Jennifer Henderson Ritchie'88 are thankful to share the birth ofJoshua David on April 30, 1996. Jennifer enjoys staying home with Joshua. Craig is the business manager for Service Master of Vineland,New Jersey, where they reside. Timothy'88 and Sharon Michael Willms'88 have been blessed by the arrival of Rachel Emma on June 16, 1996. Racheljoins her sister Catherine at home in Iowa Falls, Iowa. Molly Williams Cornwell'89 and her husband,Jim,rejoice in the birth ofJacob Bennet on September 21, 1996.The Cornwells reside in Grimsley,Tennessee. Craig'89 and Tricia Kellogg Fee'91joyfully welcome Andrew Michael into their home.Born December 11, 1996,Andrew joins his family at home in Lima,Peru. Steve'89 and Sherri Hannay Gerhardt'88 announce the arrival of Ryan Michael on November 2, 1996. Daniel(1)welcomed Ryan home in Grand Ledge, Michigan. Suzy Widder Krebs'89 and her husband,Peter, are delighted to share the arrival of Philip Edward on May 18, 1996. Hejoins mom and dad at home in Sussex, Wisconsin. Peter is a systems analyst for IBM.Suzy teaches high school English at Torah Academy of Milwaukee. Chris'89 and Susan Everitt Link'88 welcome a son, Noah Michael,to their family. Born May 1, 1996, hejoins his brother Alex(2)in West Carrollton, Ohio. Steve'89and Jody Hutchison Ross'90 delight in the addition of Benjamin Jared, born December 3, 1996. Hejoins sister Corynne at home in Cockeysville, Maryland. Sarah Drake Rumpke'89N and her husband, Richard,share theirjoy in the arrival of Matthew Jordan Elijah on September 29, 1996. Big brother Richie(4)welcomed Matthew home in West Lafayette, Indiana. Richard works for J.R. Rohrman Automobiles, Inc. The Rumpkes are members of Kossuth Street Baptist Church. David '89 and Christine Renberg Sommers'89 are pleased to share the arrival of Kirsten Victoria on September 17, 1996.She was welcomed home by her brother Joshua(2).The Sommers reside in Puyallup, Washington. Steve'90 and Jennifer Smith Brumbaugh'92 joyfully welcome Matthew Norris into their family. Born September 13, 1996, Matthew joins his family in West Milton,Ohio.Steve is a tennis professional, teaching at the Schroeder Tennis Center and Troy Country Club.Jennifer is a secretary at Upper Valley Medica Centers. David'90N and Joelle Swartz Buchanan'90 praise God for a daughter,Bethany Noelle, born April 28, 1996. Jeremy(3)welcomed Bethany home in Delaware,Ohio.David is a police officer in Delaware City, while Joelle stays at home with the children. Toni Isaacson Christiansen '90 and her husband, Glenn,are filled with thankfulness for the arrival of Sarah Elizabeth on November 13, 1996.The Christiansens reside in Grand Rapids,Ohio.Toni enjoys staying at home with Sarah, while Glenn is the counselor at Evergreen High School. Curtis'90and Melissa Martin Cline'90 have been blessed by the birth of their daughter Abigail Martin.Abbi was welcomed home by her brother Alex (2).The Clines reside in Millersburg, Ohio. Jeffery Oswald'90 and his wife,Rayna Lynn,praise God for His gift ofEleaya Gabrielle on May 19, 1996.The Oswalds reside in St. Louis, Michigan, where both Jeffery and Rayna Lynn work for Baptist Children's Home. Todd'91 and Jacquie Leshan Gathany'92 welcome the arrival of Megan Elisabeth to their family on January 6, 1997. Philip(2)welcomed Megan home in Xenia,Ohio.Todd is director of audio services for CDR Radio at Cedarville College, while Jacquie teaches private flute lessons at home and cares for the children. Jeff'91 and Rebecca Aud Morton'92 thank God for the gift of their first born child, Michele Elizabeth. Born September 22, 1996, Michele joins mom and dad at home in Millersburg,Pennsylvania. Julie Britsch Pernne'91 and her husband,Mike,celebrate the birth of Kaitlyn Nichole on December 20, 1996. Jaden(2)welcomed Kaitlyn home in Climax, Michigan. Ken'91N and Kim Hahnenstein Thompson'90 joyfully announce the addition ofa daughter, Kathryn Alissa on July 25, 1996. Kathryn joins her sister Kristen(2)at home in Erie,Pennsylvania. Peter'92and Tammy Harvey Casaletto'92 rejoice in the Lord for the birth of Kayla Renee,born October 4, 1996.The Casaletto family resides in Goshen,Indiana. Peter teaches Spanish at Elkhart Baptist Christian School, while Tammy stays at home with Kayla. Karl'92 and Sandra Rinehart Hofheinz'92joyfully announce the addition of Josiah Christoph on October 12, 1996. Josiah joins mom and dad at home in Scott Depot,West Virginia. Michael'92 and Bethany Britt Wakefield'92 praise the Lord for the arrival of Christian Michael on November 10, 1996. Christian was welcomed home by his big sister Brittany(2)in Redford, Michigan. Gwendolyn Beebe Flood '93 and her husband,Terry, gladly announce the arrival of their daughter, Elizabeth Ann,on June 4, 1996. Elizabeth joins her family in Oregon,Ohio. Amy Elliott Shalosky'93and her husband,Ted,are thankful for the gift ofChase Alan on November 22, 1996. Chasejoined his family at home in Charlotte, North Carolina. FOCUS ON ME FIELD Phil McDonald'64 and his wife,Becky,develop areas of ministry in sensitive countries as they serve with Association of Baptists for World Evangelism (ABWE)in Pennsylvania. During a two-week trip to central Asia in November 1996,they were able to meet with 12 government officials,57 medical doctors,and two attorneys in an attempt to determine the requirements for setting up a ministry team. Boyd '65 and Kathy Johnson Griffith'68 attended Greater Europe Mission's(GEM)two-week candidate orientation in June 1996. Boyd is associate director of communication with the mission,involved in producing all the literature and videos for GEM.GEM ministers in 27 countries with 400 missionaries. Paul Beck'76 and his wife,Becky,are excited to announce the launching of a satellite church from their church, Greenhills Christian Fellowship,in the Philippines.The South Metro Christian Fellowship had its first Sunday worship meeting on January 19, 1997. Ruth Teed Finch'76 and her husband,Frank,are medical missionaries in the Philippines. In November 1996,the Finches visited the Papua New Guinea (PNG)field council to investigate the possibility of using Frank's medical experience to bolster their church-planting efforts. While they do not believe God is leading them to PNG,they are open to doing short- term trips in the future. Frank and Ruth are continuing their ministry at Palawan Baptist Hospital and Lighthouse Baptist Church in the Philippines. Dave'79and-Becky Stewart Drozek'81 believe that God has directed their family into missions. Dave was burdened for the people of Honduras when he visited with the Christian Medical-Dental Society in April 1996. Pray for the Drozeks as they make further contacts,raise support, sell Dave's dental practice and their belongings, and learn the language,They hope to relocate to Honduras in two years along with their children,Adam, Abbie,and Jacob. Paul'82and Geri Black Briggs'83 are missionaries in Italy with Evangelical Baptist Missions. In July 1996, they hosted Cedarville College student Julie Hastings,an elementary education major. She assisted the Briggs in the teaching and tutoring of their sons,Jamie and Zach. Another son,Evan,is three years old.Paul and Geri praise the Lord for Julie's help in the home-education process. Jill Slayton Puett'88 and her husband,Stephen, have completed one year serving with UFM International in Guyana,South America.They rejoice in many goals accomplished during 1996—the establishment of Tain Bible Church,the implementation ofa weekly visitation program,and many souls won for Christ and under discipleship. The Puetts request prayer that a weekly children's ministry and youth group may take hold,and that they may obtain land for the construction ofa church building.They also hope to offer literacy training in order to develop church leaders more effectively. Liz Miller Parsons'89 and her husband,John,are dormitory parents at International Christian Academy in West Africa. Rory'94 and Cheryl Pinkerton Patterson'93 will be ministering in Russia for one year with Gospel Missionary Union. IN MEMORY011111 Florence"Jane"Paxon Gray'30N passed on to glory February 4, 1997. Our sympathies are offered to her husband, Clarence'37,living in Naples, Florida. Albert Grube'37 went to be with the Lord January 28, 1997.A resident of Springfield,Ohio,he was 86 years old. Albert was employed at Morris Bean Company in Yellow Springs,Ohio for over 35 years,retiring in 1976. He was an active member of the Northminster Presbyterian Church for 47 years. Our heartfelt condolences extend to his wife,Mary Helen Creswell Grube'37N. Russell Roberts'40joined his Savior June 28, 1996. He had been ill for several years and was living in Kenton, Ohio. Our sympathies are offered to his wife,Evelyn. J.Howard Jones'53 passed on to glory May 3, 1996. He was the founding pastor ofCalvary Baptist Church in Bucyrus,Ohio and had been retired since 1988. Our condolences extend to his wife,LuVena,and sons, Daniel'76N and David. Joan Austin Gardner'56N went to be with the Lord November 21, 1996 after a battle with cancer. Joan and her husband,David '56,served as church-planting missionaries in Copperas Cove,Texas. Russell King'88joined his Savior January 28, 1997. Our sympathies extend to his parents, Elvin'64N and Joyce Walker King'64N,his sister, Sheri King Zaage'90,and extended family members,Cedarville College Director ofCampus Activities Dick Walker'74N and Professor of Business Dr. Ronald Walker. Spiritual Heritage Tour I magine standing where Martin Luther posted his 95 theses, or touring the historical setting for The Sound ofMusic while an expert explains the historical and spiritual implications of these events. If you have ever considered touring the historical sites ofGermany and Austria, this trip is for you.You will enjoy the lively and informative commentary ofDr. James McGoldrick, professor of history and an authority on church history, as you visit cities like Berlin, Munich,Heidelberg, Salzburg,and Vienna. Reservations are now being accepted for the Spiritual Heritage Tour of Germany and Austria, July 12-26,1997. For more information, contact Dr. Martin Clark at 937-766-7810. 11 SPRING'97