Inspire, Spring 2004

32 Spring 2004 Colleen Lang Geisel ’96 and her husband, Scott, announce the birth of Alaina Colleen. She was born May 10, 2003 in Taichung, Taiwan, where the Geisels are missionaries with SEND International. Jenna Coakley Hardy ’96 and her husband, Scot, announce the birth of Sawyer Daniel on May 27, 2003. Jenna received her master of education in creative arts in learning degree in May 2003. She left her job as a fourth and fifth grade looping teacher in a local public school to stay home with Sawyer. The Hardys reside in Candia, New Hampshire, but may be moving back to Ohio soon. Julie Martindale Neils ’96 and her husband, Brian, praise God for the birth of their first child, Olivia Helen, on June 23, 2003. Brian continues to represent Focus on the Family to major market radio stations. He has also started doing some videography work. Julie is taking a break from the world of politics and media to stay home with Olivia in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Rob Swanson ’96 and Colleen Kelly were married August 16, 2003 outside of Washington D.C., where they reside. They both graduated from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, in Washington D.C. in May 2003. They are attorneys in Rockville, Maryland, where Colleen practices civil litigation and Rob serves as an in-house legal counsel for a multi-national telecommunications firm. Troy Terrill ’96 received the Greeneview High School (Ohio) Golden Apple Award for December 2003. A science teacher at Greeneview, Troy was nominated for holding “students to high expectations” and being “willing to go the extra mile to help students meet those expectations.” Troy resides in Xenia, Ohio. Melanie Smith Unzicker ’96 and her husband, Jacob, announce the birth of Elowyn Meredith in September 2003. Melanie resigned her teaching position of seven years to stay at home with Elowyn. Jacob is an architect, and the Unzickers reside in Champaign, Illinois. Abigail Brown Wagler ’96 and her husband, James, announce the birth of Grace Elaine on February 7, 2003. She was welcomed home by her big sister, Elizabeth Joy (2), in Fremont, Indiana. Abigail enjoys staying at home with the girls, and James runs his own plumbing and heating business. Beverly Keist Jacobson ’97 and her husband, Ted, announce the birth of Arden Daniel on October 18, 2003. His siblings, Charis (3) and Tobin (18 months), welcomed him home in Dayton, Ohio. Rachel Rogers Olson ’97 and her husband, Jonathan, announce the birth of their two boys. Maximus Alexander was born January 16, 2001, and Marcus Anthony was born November 22, 2002. Jonathan is in the U.S. Army and has served our country in Iraq since February 2003. Rachel and the boys look forward to his return in early 2004. They are stationed in Germany. Craig ’97 and Kathy Peterson Perry ’97 announce the birth of Karisa Joy on June 5, 2003. Craig graduated from Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary in May 2003 and was ordained in September 2003. He is the pastor of family ministries at Eastmont Baptist Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Kathy has left her job as a nurse at the health department to stay at home with Karisa. Steve Reutlinger ’97 is a Pennsylvania state-licensed funeral director and purchased the Sadler Funeral Home in October 2003. He and his wife enjoy serving the Telford, Pennsylvania community with Christ’s love during a time of need. His wife, Kathy Lee Wainwright- Reutlinger ’97 , received her master of education degree from Wilkes University in January 2004. For the past six years, she has taught special education high school students. Steve and Kathy Lee are expecting their second child in the spring. Graig ’98 and Sara Radford Austin ’96 announce the birth of Melia Kait on April 8, 2003. They live near Ann Arbor, Michigan, where Graig works with a team of church plant missionaries on the campus of the University of Michigan. After seven years of teaching elementary students, Sara enjoys staying home with Melia and helping Graig train and disciple the university students. Paul ’98 and Krissy Brown De Kruyter ’97 announce the birth of Tanner Jacob on May 27, 2003. Paul is an engineer at Johnson Controls, and Krissy enjoys staying at home with Tanner in Holland, Michigan. Christians shooting at non- believers with paintballs? It might be a more effective scene for witnessing than you think. Craig Magrum ’98 believes that paintball affords Christians a real opportunity for evangelism. Craig is the secretary for the Ohio chapter of the international Christian Paintball Players Association (CPPA). He is also the co-founder of Team Fireproof — the official Ohio CPPA Tournament ministry team. Craig describes CPPA in his own words: “CPPA members make every effort to be witnesses for Jesus Christ on and off the paintball field. In a sport where many players cheat (by wiping paint or other ways), use vulgar language at times, use products that promote the devil or other dark religions, we try our best to be a light in an otherwise ‘dark’ area.” He explained that Christian paintball teams take time to pray before games and offer to pray with and for the other teams. “Players have commented how members of the CPPA have ministered to them,” Craig added. “Already in Ohio, we’ve seen at least one person come to Christ after he witnessed our behavior on and off the field at a team practice.” “Our sole desire, goal, and prayer is to see people come to salvation through Jesus the Messiah,” Craig continued. “We’re not ashamed of this. When someone hears ‘Team Fireproof’ or the ‘Ohio CPPA,’ they’ll know immediately what we’re about.” Craig credits Cedarville for contributing to his current paintball ministry in two different ways. He first fell for paintball during his days at the ’Ville, when he played in a match between the residents of McChesney and Brock. Second, he says that Cedarville provided him with the biblical foundation necessary to effectively minister to paintball players on the field. Believe it or not, Craig is not always playing paintball. He works full-time at YES-FM (a contemporary Christian music station in Toledo, Ohio) as the programming assistant, morning show producer, and mid-day DJ. He resides in Bowling Green, Ohio, with his wife, Gayle. To contact Craig, e-mail him at cgmagrum@wcnet.org. For more information about Christian paintball, visit Ohio CPPA’s Web site at www.ohiocppa.org or the international CPPA site at www.christianpaintball.com. Christian Paintball