30s
Lenora Skinnell MacMillan '32 celebrated her 90th
birthday on November 25, 1999. A resident of
Cedarville, she has been involved at the Cedarville United
Presbyterian Church for more than 50 years. She is a
member of the Cedarville Woman's Club and enjoys
attending many of the programs at the Cedarville Opera
House.
50s
Lamm'50 and Betty Sickles Hamman'50
celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on
November 19, 1999. They reside in Cedarville, Ohio.
Lynn '54 and Laverne Wiltshire Rogers'54N were
recently honored for 45 years of active ministry in the
Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches. Lynn has
served as a trustee at Cedarville College, is recognized as
pastor emeritus at the Northfield Baptist Church, and is
now the executive director for Camp Patmos. The Rogers
reside in Sagamore Hills, Ohio.
David Gardner'56 and his
wife, Lois, serve the Lord by
filling in for church planting
missionaries when they need
time away for any reason,
especially deputation or medical
relief.
Sam '56 and Ellen Smith
Hornbrook '56 are
ministering in Veracruz, Mexico
with Baptist Mid-Missions. In February, their church
hosted a pastor's conference attended by 25 pastors.
Ray'59 and Jan Van Horn Reiner '66 report that
the work continues to go well in Brazil with Baptist Mid-
Missions. In December, they baptized eight believers at
the local church.
60s
Larry Smith '60 and his wife, Bev, continue their
ministry in Nicaragua with ABWE. Larry became a board
member of the International Baptist University, which has
formed to assist their seminaries in other countries.
John '64 and Judy
MumIlus Bigelow '67
celebrated 38 years of
marriage in November
1999. They have served 30
years with Baptist Mid-
Missions in Juneau, Alaska,
and are currently on
furlough in Livonia,
Michigan.
Boyd '65 and Kathy Johnson Griffith '68 are
excited to be part of the Greater Europe Mission (GEM).
Kathy works in the president's office, and Boyd is the
editor of Prayer Communique, a monthly publication for
GEM's prayer warriors.
Mary'65 and Joan Carter Stephens'65 work with
Editorial Bautista Independiente (EBI) in Sebring, Florida.
Mary oversaw the remodeling of their new building at
EBI which was completed in November 1999, and Joan
taught at the local community college. They praise God
for allowing the doctor to remove all of Joan's cancer in
August 1999.
Grace Trimble Kintner '67N and her husband, David,
celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary in July 1999.
They praise the Lord for safety in their furlough travels.
22 Spring
Chuck Truxton '67 is the personnel director for
SIM-Nigeria. His wife, Bev ministers in obstetrics at
Evangel Hospital, where se shares the Jesus film with
her patients.
Ron'67 and Sharon Cearfoss Yeater'69 reside in
Polk City, Florida, where Ron keeps busy with Camp
Gilead, and Sherry teaches third grade at
Lakeland Christian School.
Dan Lacey'68 and his wife, Betty, enjoy working in
the Normandy area of France with Baptist Mid-Missions.
Dan is teaching two new courses at the Bible Institute and
is finding the preparation enriching.
Jim Phipps'68 retained his position as mayor of the
village of Cedarville at the November 1999 election.
70s
Sue Farley '71 traveled to Korea with eight other
teachers to attend a missionary/Christian overseas school
in November 1999. Sue serves the Lord in Hong Kong,
China.
Larry'72 and Nancy Leapline Allen '70 have been
blessed in their ministry with ABWE in Manila. Nancy is
overjoyed with the 50 kids that come to their house
every Saturday for a Bible study, and Larry is training
leaders in the church.
Linda Betts Duffield '72 and her husband, Ken, have
been challenging churches to commit to the Bible institute
project in Francisco Villa, Mexico. In their ministry, they
serve local churches in Mexico and Texas as well as the
Spanish Christian radio station and deaf school in
Rio Bravo, Mexico. They express concern about the
continuing decline of Ken's health and ask for prayer
about this serious issue.
Clif '72 and Hannah Stowell Jensen '71 are
encouraged at Doe River Gorge in Elizabethton,
Tennessee. They have seen more than 600 children trust
Christ as Savior in their five seasons of camps.
Wayne'75 and Darlene Jones Aldridge'75
celebrated 25 years of marriage by renewing their
wedding vows on September 10, 1999. Their children,
Jared, Philip, and Adrienne, participated in the ceremony.
Wayne is a construction superintendent, and Darlene
teaches 10th grade biology. They reside in
Houston, Texas.
Paul Beck '76 and his wife, Becky, rejoice in their 20
years of teaching at Faith Academy in the Philippines.
Jon '76 and Dee Perry Mitchell'76 returned to
Brazil in January 2000. The Mitchells were pleased with
the way the Brazilian brethren unified and worked
together while they were away. While on furlough, the
Mitchells expressed a great need for money to be raised
for a church building in Brazil. The Mitchells have four
sons: Joel, Marcus, Nathan, and Timothy.
Evandro Batista'77 and his family plan to return to
Portugal between April and June. This is based upon their
citizenship process and the recovery for their son, Ivan,
who had his second heart surgery in December 1999.
Barbara Beikert
Wyer'77 and her
husband, Steve,
announce the
adoption of
Emily Rose on
November 23, 1999.
Her sister, Anna
Grace (4), picked out
her name, prayed for
her, and was excited
to fly with the family
to China. The family resides in Nashville, Tennessee,
where the girls know that "out of all the girls in the
whole wide world, God picked you to be in our family."
Marty'78 and Denise Shaw Gawthrop'78 and
their two children Alison and Aaron, are serving the Lord
in Japan. They ali have many opportunities to minister in
different ways, whether it be in a church, a quilting class,
or at a wrestling meet.
Notes from Deb and Dee
In the Fall 1998 Inspire,
Dee Jackson Haynes'79
and Deb Jackson
Searles '81 briefly shared
how they were continuing to
sing together. The sisters are
still singing together
whenever possible and released their sixth recording,
Right Here Where We Stand, in the spring of 1999.
Available on cassette and CD, the recording includes
favorites such as the title cut, Come to Me, Who Will
Love the Stranger, and The Fire. For information
about ordering this or any other recordings by Dee
and Deb, e-mail Deb at PastorCa12©juno.com.
Also in the Fall 1998 issue, the sisters requested
prayer for Camden Baptist Church in Oberlin, Ohio,
pastored by Cal Searles '77. Camden Baptist
suffered severe fire damage when it was struck by
lightning in July 1998—approximately 75 percent of
the church building was destroyed in the fire. But God
has provided! A community member donated 20
acres of farmland to the church soon after the fire,
and the church is in the process of building on that
land. The church even had the opportunity to
distribute a neighborhood flyer which chronicled the
events of the fire and presented the salvation
message. Prayers are welcomed as the church
continues to minister and grow and Deb and Dee's
ministry continues to touch lives.
Mark '79 and Debbie Hall Seymour'83 helped
host a team from Bibles International (BI) in December
1999. The BI team came to Chad, Africa, to celebrate the
dedication of three new New Testaments in the Chadian
language.
Warren Throckmorton'79 has been selected to join
the national provider relations advisory board of
Magellan Behavioral Healthcare. He and his wife
Deborah Sanderlin Throckmorton '79, reside in
Grove City, Pennsylvania.
