Cynthia Gannon Storer'93 and her husband, Jeff, announce the birth
of Sydney Elizabeth on January 23, 1999.Sydney joins Victoria(2)at
home in Springfield, Ohio.
Nathan'94 and Kristine Deshetsky Bickel'94 announce the birth
of Kaleb Allen on October 22, 1998. His sister, Lauren (2), welcomed him.
The family lives in Howell, Michigan.
Andrew Shearer'94 and his wife,
Sarah, announce the birth of Amiel Mae
on October 1, 1998.They reside in
El Segundo, California, where they
minister to the youth at
Gardena Bible Church.
Rebecca Lunn Woodman'94 and her
husband, Michael, announce the birth of
twins, Seth Michael and Laura Gail, on
October 23, 1998.They recently moved to
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where Michael works for First Security
Services. Rebecca enjoys caring for the twins at home.
Jeff'95 and Kimberly Pletcher Miller'96 announce the birth of
Katelyn Elizabeth on November 5, 1998.The Millers live in
Fairborn, Ohio.
Jennifer Sloan Tabor'95 and her
husband, Eric, announce the birth of
Ryan Eric on May 17, 1998.
The Tabors live in Crossville, Tennessee,
where Jennifer is pursuing a master's
degree in social work at the
University of Tennessee, and Eric is a
manager at Food Lion. Ryan's older
cousin, Quinn Sloan, was born
December 11, 1997. Quinn is the son
of John '93 and
Jenine Hyten Sloan '93.
The Sloans make their home in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where John
attends Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary and Jenine is a SIG) nurse at
Spectrum Health East Campus.
Chad'95 and
Michelle Steenwyk Wingert'94
announce the birth of Katie Lynnae
on August 6, 1998. The Wingerts
reside in Falling Waters,
West Virginia.
Bill'96 and Marcie Duez Curry'97 announce the birth of Quinn on
January 7, 1999. The family resides in Middletown, Ohio.
Jeff'96 and Tiffany Trimble Nelson'95 announce the birth of
Michaela Grace on October 21, 1998. Caleb(2)is very excited to be a big
brother and is always full of hugs and kisses for her. The Nelsons live in
Springfield, Ohio and are preparing to go to Brazil with Evangelical
Baptist Missions.
Chad'97 and Marnie Ehlers Butler'97N announce the birth of
Alexandria Joy on December 28, 1998.She joins Daniel(18 months)at
home in Barren, Wisconsin.
Focus ON THE
FIELD
Bob Howder'59 and his wife, Esther, continue to serve with the
Association of Baptists for World Evangelism (ABWE)reaching Japanese in
Singapore. As the ministry grows,they become more aware of the need
for younger leadership for the extension office and more full-time
professors and staff. Pray that the men and women God has been
preparing for this team—whoever and wherever they are—will soon be
in place.
John'64 and Judy Marcellus Bigelow'67 have much to be excited
about. Their ministry with Baptist Mid-Mission in Juneau, Alaska continues
to thrive as they have seen an increased attendance in church services,
spiritual growth, and several baptisms. They are also excited about seeing
old friends in October for Homecoming 1999 and visiting their fifth son
who will be a freshman at Cedarville College in the fall.
Boyd '65 and Kathy Johnson Griffith'68 praise the Lord for the
work of 400 missionaries in Europe and for the privilege of serving them
in Colorado at the Greater Europe Mission(GEM)International
Headquarters. Their "personalized video" presents the needs of Europe
and tells the story of GEM while weaving in their own involvement.
The Griffiths spent 20 years with Trans World Radio and enjoyed a
reunion with 175 people in Cary, North Carolina in September 1998.
Joyce Rudduck'66 is thrilled to be back in Bangladesh after several
delays and some health problems. She is thankful for a new house and
asks that you will continue to pray for her health and adjustment back to
life in Bangladesh.
Jon'67 and Katy Griffin Skillman'69 arrived in Bethel, Alaska in
October 1998."Bethel reminds me of a frontier town like in the old
cowboy movies," states Jon."Wooden sidewalks, lots of natives, and a
rough but friendly atmosphere." Katy is working at the local hospital,
doing work much like she did at Cedarville College's Patterson Clinic.
Jon is helping out at the mission radio station, KYKD.
10SPRING 1999
Chuck Truxton'67 and his wife, Bev, are experiencing an "empty nest"
now that their children have moved away. During their last term,they
completed 25 years of service in Nigeria.
Joe'68 and Sharon Tallman Hollaway'68 are praising the Lord for
the opportunity to meet with college students on campus each week near
their home in Ireland. They are also thankful to have the opportunity to
share their building project by means of video.
Dan Lacey'68 and his wife, Betty,(with Baptist Mid-Missions in(aen,
France) are thinking about starting another work in a nearby area.
Many have expressed their desire to be a part of the team that will
initiate this project. Their church will also begin a period of training for
those who would like to more fully participate in ministry.
John Rueck'68 and his wife, Faye,share that summer attendance at
camp and 22 different Five-Day Clubs was excellent. They now embark on
teaching training courses for Good News Clubs with Child Evangelism
Fellowship, Inc. in Hungary.
Nancy Towle Jones'69 and her husband, Roy, state that the face of
Spain is changing and the church in Coslada has been affected by that
change. With the influx of people from the former Eastern block
countries, there have been three Romanian families coming to church.
Pray that the Joneses might be able to find ways to reach out to them.
After 20 years in the same apartment, the Joneses plan to move in the
summer of 2001 into a new development which will eventually house
about 30,000 people.
Larry'72 and Nancy Leapline Allen '70 are rejoicing in the
Philippines. Four years after leaving Bangladesh, the Aliens enjoyed a
short visit allowing them to see that the churches they started there are
thriving. They are also rejoicing that their children are following God.
Their son Bart'97 is now serving with his parents as an intern through
ABWE.Talitha will graduate with a missions degree from Liberty University
next May. Hannah'00 and Kara'01 daily send encouraging words
about their involvement at Cedarville College and have both expressed
their interest in missions.
Linda Betts Duffield '72 and her husband, Ken, are experiencing
changes. Ken has received a call from Radio Esperanza, located on the Rio
Grande Bible Institute campus just a few miles from home. He will be
serving in a missionary capacity as radio pastor. This includes counseling,
visitation, encouraging, and overseeing local pastors who work with the
Spanish station, as well as some work in the programming department.
They've also learned that they will become grandparents in April!
Sallie Pickard Eagle'77N and her husband, Larry, took a three-and-
a-half-week trip overseas for Bibles International in October and
November 1998. On the trip, they attended the dedication for the new
translation of the Tagalog New Testament in the Philippines and finalized
arrangements for its distribution. They also did the necessary research for
a potential new project in the Chuuk Islands(Micronesia)and determined
that the new Chuukese translation would be based in Guam.
David Joseph'78 and his wife, Marci, have been serving with InterAct
Ministries since 1990.They are building a native church in Fairbanks,
Alaska where they reside with their two children, Loch(17)and
Betsy(15).
Dave'79 and Debbie Hall Seymour'83N are finding great joy as
they serve in Chad, Africa. It has been a joy for Mark to teach in the Bible
schools and to see seven graduate from Koumra Bible School in
November 1998.The Seymours have also enjoyed teaching a core group
of single young people.
Francisco (Kiko)de Souza'80 and his wife, Eliane, have been
focusing on gaining space for services at Morumbi Church in order to set
the base of their equipping ministry there. Life in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the
third largest city in the world, has not been easy. The de Sams spend
about four hours a day in traffic as they take their children to school at
Pan American Christian Academy and work at the church. Pray that they
will find more convenient housing.
David'80 and Beth Anne Payne Standridge'81 serve with
Independent Faith Mission in Italy. Dave is involved with many difficult
counseling situations but is encouraged by the work, and the Lord
continues to challenge them with new opportunities. A man recently told
Dave that he was saved through one of the mission's publications he had
read 25 years ago."So many times when you minister through literature
you do not know what the Lord is doing in the hearts of people and how
the message is changing lives. This testimony and many like it encourage
us to continue," states Dave.
Dave'81 and Carol Sue Cox Merkh'82 are busy serving the Lord
at the Word of Life Bible Seminary in Brazil. They praise Him for a
wonderful parenting conference, 107 prospective students at their
vocational retreat in November, and excellent family retreats and
conferences. Carol Sue teaches five and soon six home schoolers, all in
different grades, and Dave is about half-way through his divinity of
ministry program.
Nancy Hall DeValve'81 and her husband, John, rejoice in a
wonderful rainy season in Niger, West Africa, which has brought their
food-for-work project to an end. The project leader and two of the team
leaders have begun a Bible study with John.
David '82 and Cindy Ulmer Cox '83N have struggled with family
health problems during the past few months as fevers, hepatitis A, and
meningitis outbreaks have touched their lives. Please pray for health as
they continue to minister with Word of Life Bible Seminary in
Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Ron Hobar'82 and his wife, Linda, are serving with Athletes in Action
in Maineville, Ohio. Ron has been recently involved with the production of
the video for the Super Bowl Outreach Kit and the distribution of Driving
Force, a new video designed to reach out to NASCAR and motor racing
fans. After several months of negotiating, Ron was able to get a master
tape of their NBA video Give Me The Rork to the AIA staff in Australia for
duplication and distribution to the Aussie Basketball World.
Faith Kenoyer'83 joined ABWE in the summer of 1998. As the only
ABWE missionary in Egypt,she will continue her work at Cairo Covenant
School(C(S)and Shobra Baptist Church, as well as survey the new ABWE
field. CCS has acquired a new building. Faith is not only teaching grades
four through seven, but is also the principal. Shobra Baptist Church hosted
an intensive summer Awana program and many other churches are eager
to be trained and begin Awana clubs in their churches.
Laura Lehto'83 reports that the economic situation in Brazil is resulting
in many lay-offs and high unemployment.The situation is ripe for
showing people the love of Christ. One group of churches offers quick
prosperity in Christ, which creates a confusing situation for young
believers and those who do not know Christ.
Jill Slayton Puett'88 and her husband, Stephen, have been busy with
UFM International Association events including Youth Round-Up, Youth
Olympics, and a leaders conference on the subject of integrity.
Their building project is on hold as they await additional funding.
Dan Rambow'90 has completed his first four-year term with
The Evangelical Alliance Mission (TEAM)in Venezuela. During his home
service, he will visit supporting churches, enjoy time with his family, work
at headquarters, and serve as a college representative for the mission.
Mike Measley'92 hopes to complete his fourth and final language
check by summer. After that, he will be fluent enough to begin teaching
and translating the Word of God with New Tribes Mission.
The Malaumandans of Papua New Guinea do not have a written
language,so he is working with a team to define, write, and then
translate into the Malaumandan language.
Karen Weeks Silva'92N and her husband, Jorge, met while working
with Youth With A Mission (YWAM).They were married in 1991 and have
worked full-time with YWAM ever since. After serving for two years in
Bogota, Colombia, they transferred to YWAM-Mercy Ships for three years
in the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua. They are currently working with
YWAM-Cartagena, Colombia and are in the process of pioneering a mercy
ministry with a focus on evangelism and community development in poor
and underdeveloped island communities.
Scott'95 and Christine Fischbacher Hayden'93 have been blessed
with great joy in their jobs as they teach in Thailand. Scott has been
granted money to pursue a master's degree in education and is scheduled
to begin this summer. Christine continues to serve as coordinator of the
elementary Good News Club. She schedules teachers, game and song
leaders, and speakers, and encourages them by her energy, enthusiasm,
and occasional baked goods.
