Inspire, Spring 1998

John Kelley '89 and his wife, Cindy, announce the birth of twin daughters, Elizabeth Kay and Jay« Amanda, on October 19, 1997. The Kelleys reside in Turlock, California. John is an elementary school teacher. Mark '89 and Jill Swayze McClain '87 announce the birth of Rebekah Joy on December 3, 1997. She joins brothers Jonathan (4)and Benjamin (2)at home in Jamestown, Ohio. Mark is assistant professor of chemistry at Cedarville College. Brian '89 and Beth Moon McConnell'89 announce the birth of Amy Elizabeth on December 1, 1996. She joins a brother, Aaron (4), at home in Grand Haven, Michigan. The McConnells attend Calvary Baptist Church in Muskegon. Mike Roberts '89 and his wife, MaryAnn, announce the adoption of Joel Michael on December 8, 1997. Joel was born March 21, 1997. The Roberts reside in Colville, Washington. Bryan '89 and Sandy Gilbert Schroll '89 announce the birth of Alyson Jennie on August 26, 1997. She joins a sister, Laura (4). The Schrolls live in southern New Jersey and are actively involved at Bethel Baptist Church in Cherry Hill. Sandy cares for the girls at home, and Bryan is a trial lawyer in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Tammi Terrill Spahr'89 and her husband, Eric, announce the birth of Rebecca LaMont on March 20, 1997. She was welcomed by twin sisters Kaitlyn (3)and Rachel (3). The Spahrs reside in Newburgh, Indiana. Eric is a product manager for Bristol Myers-Squibb. Steve'89 and Lori Brovont Washburn '90N announce the birth of Elizabeth Grace on January 8, 1997. Steve works at Wedgewood Christian Youth and Family Services in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Alastair '89 and Kathy Lippert Wright'89 announce the birth of Megan Ann on October 17, 1997. She joins sisters Kimberley(3)and Allie(1)at home in Newburgh, Indiana. Robert'90 and Barbara Paxson Anderson '93 announce the birth of Hannah Marie on May 22, 1997. The Andersons share,"She is our miracle child. We had five miscarriages before God saw fit to bless us with Hannah. It was all in His timing!" Barbara is a development assistant for the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis, Indiana. Sheryl King Zaage '90 and her husband, Scott, announce the birth of Mark Andrew on October 18, 1997. He joins siblings Karyn (4)and Eric(2)at home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Tim '90 and Charlene Miller Miskimen '92 announce the birth of Nathan James on October 28, 1997. Tim is employed at United Parcel Service(UPS)while pursuing a second master's degree at Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary. Charlene cares for Nathan at home in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Lisa Marks Jackson '91 and her husband, Robert, announce the birth of Travis Clinton on November 22, 1997. The Jacksons reside in Danboro, Pennsylvania. Andrew '91 and Christina Michael Mitchell '91 announce the birth of Hillary Christine on October 24, 1997. She joins a brother, Sam (2), at home in Covington, Kentucky. Andrew works for Millennium Dynamics. Tim '91 and Kathy Reed Steiner '93 announce the birth of Jason Andrew on March 25, 1997. He joins Jared (3)at home in Wilmington, Ohio. Penny Riedman Augustus'92 and her husband, Frank, announce the birth of Amanda Taylor on June 14, • 1997. She joins Danielle(2)at home in South Charleston, Ohio. Penny cares for the children at home and works part-time outside the home. Frank works at Stanley Electric Co. in London, Ohio. They also raise beef cattle and crops on the family farm. Michael'92 and Tracy Justice Boyes'93 announce the birth of Kelsy Renee on August 5, 1997. Mike was ordained in August 1996 and graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary in May 1997, also receiving the Harry Ironside award for preaching. He now serves as assistant pastor of Berea Bible Church in Springfield, Ohio. For three years, Tracy taught third grade in the Dallas school district. Dayna Sloderbeck Love'92 and her husband, Dana, announce the birth of a son, Addison, on September 29, 1996. Dana is a student at Cedarville College. Scott'92 and RucheIle Davis Ludington '92 announce the birth of Spencer Noah on September 3, 1997. The Ludingtons live in Franklin, Ohio. Allen '92 and Beth Radcliff McElroy'93 announce the birth of James Ford on August 27, 1997. The McElroy family resides in Kettering, Ohio. Jim '92 and Jenifer Skiles Ringer '94N announce the birth of Caleb Andrew on January 3, 1998. The Ringers reside in Galloway, Ohio. John '92 and Tara Rhodes Stewart'92 announce the birth of Emily Grace one month early on September 20, 1997. The Stewarts reside in Indianapolis, Indiana. Aaron '92 and Jenifer Bork Welch '94 announce the birth of Emily Heather on November 3, 1997. The Welch family resides in Hastings, Michigan. Michael'92 and Dawn Madding Wright '91 announce the birth of Courtney Jean on May 4, 1997. The Wrights live in Woodbridge, Virginia. Mike is a juvenile probation officer for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Dawn works for the Department of Defense, establishing inter-agency radio communications. Dana '93 and Kimberly McCoy Furman '93 announce the birth of Rachel Kimberly on April 9, 1997. The Furmans reside in Lancaster, California, where Dm rk for Bethel Christian High School. Dana teaches biology, math, and Bible and coaches varsity girls' softball. Kimberly teaches health and physical education, coaches varsity basketball, and is athletic director of the junior high and high school. Carlos "Bumper"'93 and Susanne Justice Hidalgo'93 announce the birth of Jeremy DeIton on February 18, 1997. He joins a brother, Jonathan (2), at home in Dallas, Texas. Bumper attends Dallas Theological Seminary. Karla Warnken Himka'93 and her husband, John, announce the birth of Ethan John on October 18, 1997. Karla taught second grade for four years and now enjoys caring for Ethan at home in Nicholson, Pennsylvania. John owns a painting/antique refinishing business. Mitchell Leman '93 and his wife, Carolyn, announce the birth of Caleb Rakesh on September 2, 1997. Mitch is pursuing a master of divinity degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Chicago, Illinois. He is also director of South Asian Outreach, a ministry of Uptown Baptist Church, which reaches Hindu and Muslim immigrants from India and Pakistan. Steve'93 and Nina Grab Meigs'93 announce the birth of Cory Andrew on June 20, 1997. Nina works part-time as an insurance agent, and Steve is a corrections officer. The Meigs reside in Groton, Connecticut. Benjamin '94 and Amy McMahon Biddle '95 announce the birth of Josiah Chandler on September 19, 1997. Ben works for the Lebanon Reporter, and Amy teaches fifth grade at Bethesda Christian School in Brownsburg, Indiana. The happy grandparents are Cal '68 and Bobbi McInnes Biddle '68. Michael'94 and Laura Miller Edwards'95 announce the birth of Jay Michael on January 17, 1997. The Edwards reside in Kettering, Ohio. Michael is a teacher for Dayton Public Schools. After a year of teaching English for Kettering City Schools, Laura has chosen to care for Jay at home. David '94 and Anne Larr Holmes'95 announce the birth of Sarah Anne on December 27, 1997. She joins a brother, Charlie, at home in Centerburg, Ohio. David is a firefighter and emergency medical technician with the city of Upper Arlington, Ohio. He continues to serve as a volunteer in Centerburg and has been promoted to lieutenant with the Hilliard Township-Centerburg VFD. Anne is assistant director at a Kindercare day care center. Todd '94 and Hillary Rinehart Stach '95 announce the birth of Bailey Austin on November 10, 1997. The Stach family resides in Cincinnati, Ohio. Todd is program director and morning DJ at Continuous Christian Music 104.3FM-WNLT. Paul'95 and Kathryn Simons Dean '95 announce the birth of Nathan Paul on July 16, 1997. The Dean family resides in Gig Harbor, Washington. Bill '95 and Sandy Hickox Droke '95 announce the birth of twin girls, Hilary Grace and Hannah Felicity, on September 18, 1997. The Drokes reside in Seminole, Florida. Brad Snyder'95 and his wife, Rebecca, announce the birth of Andrew on January 30, 1997. He joins a sister, Braelynn (3), at home in Union Grove, Wisconsin. Sara Burkhard Wilson '95 and her husband, Mike, announce the birth of Laura Ellen on November 12, 1997. Mike is a student at Cedarville College. Chad '96 and Becky Seguin Eder '94 announce the birth of Preston Charles on November 19, 1997. The Eders reside in Kennewick, Washington. Chad is an investment executive with Piper Jaffray, Inc. April Tolosa Hand '96N and her husband, Jamie, announce the birth of MaKayla Renee on October 30, 1997. Jamie is a student at Cedarville College. Martin '96 and Jennifer Call Simons'95 announce the birth of Kielen Elizabeth on September 5, 1997. The Simons live in Gig Harbor, Washington. Pete'96 and Noelle Reed Simons'96 announce the birth of Olivia NoeIle on December 22, 1997. The Simons recently purchased a home in Columbus, Ohio. Ira '96 and Stephanie Kulp Stevens'95 announce the birth of Hannah Marie on August 23, 1997. The Stevens reside in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Kevin '96 and Melissa Mathews Vaughn '94 announce the birth of Matthew Bryan on July 2, 1997. The Vaughns live in Franklin, Ohio. Kim Bell Crawford '97 and her husband, Eric, announce the birth of Kayla belle on January 20, 1998. The Crawfords reside in Cedarville, Ohio, while Eric finishes his college degree. Debbie Holloway Martin '97N and her husband, Doug, announce the birth of Cheyenne MacKenzie on October 23, 1997. She joins Talelor Kolleen (2)at home in Orient, Ohio. Brad '91 and Shannon Wilson Krater '93N announce the birth of Adrienne McCray on May 16, 1997. She joins a brother, Jared (4), at home in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Brad operates an electrical contracting business. Focus ON THE FIELD Norm '64 and Evelyn Thoms Nicklas '64 have spent 30 years of ministry with Association of Baptists for World Evangelism (ABWE). To commemorate the beginning of their missionary career in Brazil back in 1968, the four Brazilian churches which the Nicklases planted are funding their return trip to Brazil for a special anniversary celebration. Arnold Fruchtenbaum '66 is director of Ariel Ministries, which ministers to the Jewish population around the world. Now based in Tustin, California, it is beginning its 21st year of ministry. Gary Holtz'67 and his wife, Betty, have completed 21 years of affiliation with Baptist Mid-Missions(BMM)and Campus Bible Fellowship ((BE). In August 1997, Gary accepted an appointment as national coordinator for CBE Mark '67 and Beth Ziegler Trimble '67 have served in Brazil for 25 years. After reporting to 29 supporting churches in less than six months, they have returned to Acre, Brazil with Evangelical Baptist Mission. They share from a prayer letter, "This frontier area compares favorably to the Old West, with its rugged country; rustic lifestyle; and flamboyant, opportunistic people." Patty Neely Zemmer'67 and her husband, Dave, have begun reporting to their churches and individual supporters during this time of furlough in the United States. They are living in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Zemmers are missionaries in Bahia, Brazil. Ken Cole '70 and his wife, Alice, have been missionaries in The Philippines for 20 years. In June 1997, they rejoiced as New Life Baptist Church became an independent Filipino church. Over the summer, the Coles welcomed Cedarville College students who spent time ministering at two mission hospitals. Robert'70N and Jane Austin Kilko '70 are studying at Baptists For Israel Institute (BII) located on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. They have completed two courses, Geography and Sharing in Israel's Culture, and are currently taking Hebrew and Modern Israel History. The Kilkos serve as missionaries to the Jewish population living in Sao Paulo, Brazil. During this learning period in Israel, they have enjoyed making contact with several Brazilians who have moved to Israel. Larry '72 and Nancy Leapline Allen '70 have served 15 years as church planters in Bangladesh and two years in the Philippines. In June 1997, they returned to the United States for the graduation of their son, Barton Allen '97,from Cedarville College. Their daughters, Talitha, Hannah, and Kara, are also attending college. The Allens plan to return to The Philippines in July 1998 to continue church planting and to begin a training program of Asians reaching Asians. To learn more about this exciting ministry opportunity, contact the Allens by e-mail at laryallen@aol.com. Len Mohler '75 and his wife, Judy, have completed their first year of deputation. They are preparing to serve with BMM in Cuenca, Ecuador. The Mohlers have three sons, Leon, Rollin, and Neil. Dave'87 and Phyllis Trivett Douglas'87 serve at Camp Barakel in Fairview, Michigan. Dave is program supervisor, and Phyllis is the handcraft coordinator. They have two children, Daniel and Lydia. Doug Phillips '87 and his wife, Karen, are preparing for missionary service in central and eastern Europe. They anticipate working in Odessa, Ukraine, translating gospel literature and researching the Bible translations in the region. In autumn 1997, Doug and Karen took a survey trip to meet their team members, to become acquainted with the Ukranian culture, and to gather more details on their upcoming ministry. They have two children, Luke(6)and Katelyn (3). Kim Trimble Johnson '92 and her husband, David, desire to work with street children in Brazil, whose daily struggle is survival. Eight to ten million Brazilian children and youth are without a home,food, love, or hope. The Johnsons have begun deputation as missionaries with UFM International. They have two sons, Andrew(3) and Matthew (1). Jeff'96 and Tiffany Trimble Nelson '95 are missionary appointees to Brazil. They have a son, Caleb (1). Septuplets'Pastor Returns to Alma Mater O n January 21,Bob Brown '71, pastor of Missionary Baptist Church in Carlisle. Iowa and of the world-famous McCaughey septuplets, brought a message of God's power from the Cedarville College chapel platform. He also brought a video message from the McCaughey's,filmed especially for the Cedarville College family. Bob and his wife, Virginia (Heal'73), shared many of the events surrounding the births of the babies and especially the family's desire to glorify the Lord whatever the outcome.They spoke of on-going opportunities for witness and the supportive prayer of thousands of believers nationwide. Missionary Baptist Church is involved with the McCaughey family "for the long haul." One of the many services the church members provide is making sure that four helpers are in the family home around the clock. When the Browns were in Cedarville, which happened to be the time of the babies' projected due date,five were already home with their parents and sister. Mikayla. leaving just two, Nathaniel and Alexis. still in the hospital. To God be the glory! 11 SPRING'98