Inspire, Spring 2006

26 Spring 2006 opportunities to show people that the gospel always offers new life. Continue to pray for the final phase of church construction. Chuck Truxton ’67 and his wife, Bev, have served in Nigeria for 32 years. They praise God for the progress they have made in getting people educated about HIV/ AIDS, and they look forward to all the work that is left to do. Joe ’68 and Sharon Tallman Hollaway ’68 have left their ministry in Ireland due to Sharon’s health. They are grateful for the way God made the transition from Ireland go much more quickly than anticipated. Continue to pray for Sharon’s health needs and the many decisions that need to be made. Dan Lacey ’68 and his wife, Betty, had many privileges to minister at several churches in France this past year. They ask for prayer concerning Dan’s health, because he was diagnosed with cancer in 2005. John Rueck ’68 and his wife, Faye, spent the first part of 2006 on home assignment in Indiana. They praise the Lord for allowing their entire family to be together over the holidays. Now back in Hungary, they are excited to continue in the preparations for the many Good News Clubs that are planned. Dan ’69 and Carol Beerer Kinniburgh ’69 celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary on July 4, 2005. They reside in Marion, Montana. 70s Sue Farley ’71 enjoys her work at International Christian School in Hong Kong. She is thankful for the many evangelistic opportunities she has and the privilege of being a part of many students’ lives. Larry ’72 and Nancy Leapline Allen ’70 serve the Lord in Bangladesh. They are seeking wisdom and direction concerning a new ministry with the youth of Chittagong. Karen Syphers Knowles ’73 recently received her master of education degree from Olivet Nazarene University. She is a kindergarten teacher in the Kankakee (Illinois) School District. Her husband, Thomas ’74 , is a professor of education at Olivet Nazarene University. Barb Cooper Klumpp ’74 and her husband, Phil, are thrilled to be reaching out to Filipinos in Pennsylvania. They praise God for a church building that was given to them to be used for Filipino work. Paul Beck ’76 and his wife, Becky, were given the responsibility of caring for an infant from a local children’s home in the Philippines last summer. They were to care for her until she was thriving and able to fit back into the routine of the children’s home. Jon ’76 and Dee Perry Mitchell ’76 share that funds are still needed for the building project in Brazil, but they are so thankful for the sacrificial gifts made in 2005. They look forward to a World Cup Soccer outreach in June. Patty Neely Zemmer ’76 and her husband, Dave, continue to minister in Brazil. Patty oversees the music ministry at their church and is working with others to make it a more effective worship for God’s glory. They are planning to implement a leadership training program this year. Joe Kesler ’77 has moved his family of seven to Missoula, Montana. He announces the near completion of his first Christian rap album. Susan Felty Mains ’79 and her husband, Reuben, report that there is much recovery and restoration work that still needs to be done in Grenada due to the destruction Hurricane Ivan left over one year ago. They were encouraged by the news that a government civil servant will help in searching for a suitable piece of property for Berean Christian Academy. Dean Scott ’79 has created a Web site for singles in the Reformed tradition. Endorsed by the Presbyterian Church Association, Sovereign Grace Singles is designed so that Calvinists can meet like-minded individuals. For more information, visit www.sovereigngracesingles.com . 80s Ruth Yocom ’80 arrived back in Bangladesh in November 2005. She was excited to get back to where she believes God has called her to serve. Nancy Hall DeValve ’81 and her husband, John, plan to leave for Niger this summer. They are thankful for those who have faithfully supported them for the past 21 years. Linda Gawthrop ’81 recently received national senior profession human resource certification. She is the director of mobilization with WorldVenture, a mission agency located in Littleton, Colorado. Ron Hobar ’82 reports that the Fellowship of Christian Athletes has gone national with their youth baseball strategy. Visit www.fcabaseball.org and register to become a member. Membership benefits will include resources to assist team leaders and players in developing physically, spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and relationally. Gary Brewer ’84 and his wife, Kathy, continue to thank the Lord for His faithfulness to them in their ministry with Bibles International and Baptist Mid- Missions in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Gary is working closely with the finance and office management while still managing the projects department. He will travel overseas once each year to oversee the construction of the translation centers in India, Chad, and Papua New Guinea. Debbie Dower ’84 is the school psychologist at Black Forest Academy in Germany. This year she will also organize and provide leadership to a new division within the school, the Special Services Division. This division will encompass the departments of the discovery program, English as a second language, counseling, and speech and language. Becki Payton Konuch ’84 and her husband, Tim, have settled into their home in Milton Keynes, England, where they serve with ABWE. They have begun to survey existing churches to help them determine the best location for a new church plant. They have two sons: Jonathan (6) and Benjamin (2). Janet Hazen Pearson ’85 and her husband, Jim, announce the birth and adoption of their daughter, Molly Margaret. She was born July 10, 2005 in Guatemala, and they welcomed her into their arms November 15, 2005. Big brother Grant (2) is excited about his new sister. They reside in Dayton, Ohio. Tony Pepe ’85 continues to ask for prayer that their youth group in France would realize the importance of attending Sunday morning services on a regular basis. He is pleased that two girls have been faithfully trying to do this. Alumnotes 50s David Gardner ’56 and his wife, Lois, praise God for the blessing of serving Him in beautiful Hawaii. They have had many opportunities to witness, but many of the people are so busy making a living they don’t think they have time for God. The Gardners rejoice with the 40 to 50 people that come to their Sunday morning service. 60s Norm ’64 and Evelyn Thoms Nicklas ’64 seek to make good progress in American church planting in 2006. They would like to start two Hispanic churches, recruit three new couples to join the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism (ABWE), and finalize three target cities for new church plants. Dennis Bellew ’65 and his wife, Frances, report that the International Bible College (IBC) campuses in New York City have faced some decline in enrollment due to the oil price increase. Pray that the students will be able to continue their studies. The IBC Library needs to grow to meet the research demands of the students. If you have some books you would like to donate, please contact the Bellews at dabellew@juno.com . Gary Holtz ’67 and his wife, Betty, enjoy assisting local churches in identifying mission fields on their neighborhood college campuses and establishing outreach ministries. They are excited about the new Campus Bible Fellowship at Wayne State University in Michigan. Mark ’67 and Beth Ziegler Trimble ’67 express gratitude for the many ministry opportunities they have had in Brazil. A summer drought in the Amazon offered When the National Religious Broadcasters Convention convened in Dallas in February, no one could say that Cedarville University was not well represented. The proceedings were emceed by Wayne Shepherd ’73 , who hosts the radio programs “In the Studio with Michael Card,” “MBN Open Line,” and “Walk in the Word.” “Turning Point,” a nationally broadcast Christian radio program featuring the Bible teaching of Dr. David Jeremiah ’63 , was named Best Radio Teaching Program. (To learn more about David’s radio program, visit www.turningpointradio.org .) And, Cedarville’s own CDR Radio Network, under the leadership of Paul Gathany ’63 , was named Station of the Year by Crown Financial Ministries (read more on page 9). Many thanks to those who are working through the air waves to disciple believers and spread the gospel of Jesus Christ! CU Grads Impact Christian Radio Dr. David Jeremiah ’63 and Paul Gathany ’63 share a moment at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Dallas.