Inspire, Summer 1996

Craig'84 and Kris Parman Slater'86 share theirjoy in the birth of Ethan Wellington on May 11, 1996. Ethan is an anglicized Hebrew name meaning "firm and steadfast." Craig placed fourth in Hong Kong's Golden Mile in March 1996. He is training for the New York City Marathon this fall. The Slaters reside in Hong Kong. Mike Trautman'84 and his wife,Sue,rejoice to announce the arrival ofSamuel Richard. Born November 15, 1995,Samueljoins a brother,Seth(6), at home in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey. Randy'85 and Lynda Masters Marriott'87 praise God for the gift of Leanna Noelle,born January 26, 1996. Leannajoins Ricky(6)and Lauren(3) at home in Dayton,Ohio. Jenny Dye Miller'85 and her husband, Ken,celebrate the birth ofThomas Madden on July 12, 1995. Hejoins Andrew(5)and Carrie(3)at home in London,Ohio. Marc'86 and Laura Wuestner Anthony'86 joyfully announce the arrival of Linda Grace on February 28, 1995.Laura enjoys caring for Linda and Susan(2)at home in Holland, Michigan. Marc is an account financial manager. Gary'86 and Lori Brown Nonnemacher'88 celebrate the birth oftheir second daughter,Erin Nicholle. Born February 23, 1996,Erin joins Kara(2)at home in Battle Creek, Michigan. Gary has completed a master's degree in mathematics education from The Ohio State University and teaches at the Battle Creek Area Mathematics and Science Center,a specialized secondary school of approximately 350 students. Clancy'87 and Sandy O'Boyle Cruise'87 share their joy in the birth of Bryce Calvin on March 8, 1996. Bryce was welcomed home in Wooster,Ohio by siblings Brandon(4)and Bethany(2). Deborah Fogle Wright'87 and her husband,Jim, rejoice in the arrival of David Andrew on October 20, 1995.The Wrights live in Hoffman Estates, Illinois with their other children, Ethan(5)and Katy(3). Kathy Reynolds Peterson'87 and her husband,Chris, joyfully welcome their first child,Timothy David,born November 22, 1995.The Petersons reside in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky. Gaye Harden Hoezee'88 and her husband,Tim,gladly announce the birth of Reagan Lee on July 7, 1995. Gaye is a part-time fitness instructor, and Tim is a sales representative for Smith Instrument.The Hoezees live in Jenison, Michigan. ii .111, Thomas'88 and Christine McCormick Mach'88 share theirjoy in the birth ofJacob Thomas on November 13, 1995. Jacobjoins his family in Mount Vernon,Ohio, where Tom is a professor at Mount Vernon Nazarene College. In February 1996, Tom completed a doctoral degree in history from the University ofAkron. Theresa Henry Phillips'88 and her husband,Tony,celebrate God's goodness as they announce the birth of Bethany JoAnn.Born August 31, 1995,Bethanyjoins Jessica(5)and Danielle(3)at home in Eldridge, Iowa. Mark'89 and Michelle Hinnergardt Lamb'89 delight in the birth of their first child, Michael Herbert, on February 18, 1996.The Lambs have settled in Indianapolis,Indiana. John Law'89 and his wife,Leigh,are thejoyful parents of Rebekah Joy,born February 27, 1996.The Law family resides in Roanoke,Virginia. Chansse Wolfe Patchin '89 and her husband,Daniel,joyfully announce the arrival of Brandon John on November 5, 1995. Brandon joins a sister, Alyssa(3),at home in Madison, Ohio. Steve'89 and Michaelle Egel Racz '90N praise God for the gift of Ryan Allen, born March 10, 1996. Ryan joins Melissa(3)at home in Farmington, Minnesota. Steve is a computer programmer with EduServe Technologies. Teresa Ifuber Weiss'89 and her husband,Steve,are delighted to announce the birth of a daughter,Tirzah Jean Ayita. Tirzah joined her family in Xenia,Ohio on May 3, 1996. Steve is assistant buyer in the Cedarville College Bookstore. Jay Hidalgo'90 and his wife, Janice, celebrate the birth of Joseph Anthony on December 19, 1995.The Hidalgos live in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Gary Hoag'90 and his wife, Jenni, rejoice in the birth of Samuel David on March 9, 1996. Sammyjoins his family in Anaheim,California. Gary is director of annual fund and athletics development at Biola University. Brian '90 and Sharon Senay Humphreys'90 delight in the arrival of Brittany Kate on May 9, 1995.The Humphreys reside in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Kathy Calvert Hanson Nouse'90 and her husband,John,celebrate the arrival of Jonathan Taylor on March 28, 1996. The Nouse Iamily lives in Worthington,Ohio. Tiki Rinehart Peterson'90 and her husband,Chris, gladly welcome Emily Ann,born December 18, 1995. Tiki cares for Emily at home in Elyria, Ohio,and Chris is employed with Nordson Corporation. &wail Todd'91 and Melanie Harty Bailey '91 are the happy parents of Katelyn Elise, born December 1, 1995. Melanie cares for Katelyn at home in Grand Rapids, Michigan.Todd is an associate pastor in student and outreach ministries at Northland Baptist Church in Grand Rapids. Jeff'91 and Elisa McGraw Kendra'91 delight in the birth ofAndrew Joseph. Born March 2, 1996,Andrew joins a brother, Brett(3). Jeff is a senior accountant for CertainTeed Corporation in Sandusky,Ohio. Jonathan'91 and Jennifer Shade Jenks'91 are the joyful parents of Robert Selkirk, born December 30, 1995. Jonathan is serving an internship at Calvary Baptist Church in Wisconsin Rapids,Wisconsin and completed a master of divinity degree in May 1996. David'91 and Beth Durr Wyand'92 celebrate the birth of Nathan James on November 7, 1995.The Wyands live in Baltimore, Maryland, where David is an attorney for Brocato,Price,&Bushel. Beth works part-time as a nurse at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Penny Riedman Augustus'92 and her husband,Frank, joyfully welcome a daughter, Danielle Morgan.Born November 14, 1995,she developed meningitis at five days old, but has recovered well. Penny enjoys caring for Danielle at home in South Charleston, Ohio,as well as working once cl week as a nurse at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield. Frank works at Stanley Electric Company as a molder.The Augustus family also operates a cattle farm. Paul'92 and Dawn Nickelson Carlson'95 rejoice to announce the birth of Elsa Marie on March 12, 1996. Elsajoins her parents in St. Charles, Illinois, where both are employed by Ameritech Services. Paul plays bass trombone in the DuPage Symphony Orchestra and at the church they attend, Christ Community Church. Renee Winters Dockery'92N and her husband, Craig,are delighted to welcome a daughter, Brittany Renee.Born August 29, 1995,shejoins her family in Burton, Michigan.The Dockerys are especially joyful for this family addition since the loss of their son, Justin, at the age oftwo. Melinda Wallace Howard'92 and her husband, Brian, praise God for the gift of Bethany Lynne,born September24, 1995.A former cost accountant, Melinda cares for Bethany full-time at home in Springfield, Ohio. Joe Esarey'94 and his wife,Tina,joyfully welcome their first child, Daniel Joseph. Born October 27, 1995,hejoins his family in Fairfield, Ohio. Sharon Beckham Swackhammer '94N and her husband,Troy,delight in the arrival of Blake Allen on August 8, 1995.The Swackhammers reside in Greenville, South Carolina. Focus ON Irk 11 FIELD Ray'59 and Jan Van Horn Reiner'66 rejoice in God's faithfulness and provision as they serve with i Baptist Mid-Missions n northeast Brazil. In March 1996,Ray celebrated 35 years of ministry in Brazil. Norm'67 and Louise Stutesman Barnard'67 are on furlough in the United States until December 1996. Living in Michigan,they look forward to visiting many oftheir supporting churches during this six- month period. Norm is director of the Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary Extension Program/Asia Baptist TheologicalSeminary in Singapore. Gary Fowler'68 and his wife, Johanna,are ministering at D&D Missionary Homes in St. Petersburg, Florida,filling the needs of missionaries who require short-term housing for furloughs and transitional periods. Gary enjoys using his organizational skills in this unique ministry, and Johanna is responsible for public relations and speaking in churches. Earl Shaffer'77 and his wife, Marilyn,are church- planting missionaries in Piqua,Ohio with Association of Baptists for World Evangelism(ABWE).The Shaffers rejoiced to see 185 attend the opening service of Hope Chapel Baptist Church in Piqua. Jeff'80 and Deborah Mullet Warix -'79N rejoice in God's direction! After deciding the Lord was no longer leading them to Brazil, the Warix family is preparing to work in church planting among the Mormons in Utah.Serving with Baptist Mid-Missions(BMM),they are currently on deputation to raise support for this ministry. Ron Hobar'82 and his wife,Linda,are in their tenth year serving with Athletes in Action(AIA),a branch ofCampus Crusade for Christ International. In 1990, Ron was appointed director ofAIA Baseball,and the Hobars settled in Orlando,Florida.The Lord has now opened a new door of ministry for Ron as a member of AIA's resource and marketing division in Lebanon, Ohio, which creates events, ministry tools, and products for use in their sports divisions. He will also serve as a consultant to sports teams directors and will continue to travel internationally as a team director and discipler. Lois Gelatt Sexton'83 and her husband,Carl, are planning an eight-month furlough from August 1996 through April 1997.The Sextons have completed nine years of ministry with ABWE in Argentina. Lois and Carl have celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary and enjoy three children, Caleb(9), Mark(7),and Nicholas(2). Debbie Dower'84 has enrolled in graduate level classes at Rowan College in New Jersey to prepare for further ministry. Since 1991,Debbie has been an educational therapist at Black Forest Academy in Germany. Gerri Jue Miller'84 and her husband,Jeff,have served in Indonesia with TEAM for the past six years. Because the Indonesian government would not renew their visas, the Millers are seeking a new avenue of minis.They will return to the United States in January 1997 for a six-month furlough. Still burdened for the Asian people,they are considering a teaching ministry in the Philippines.The Millers have three boys, Daniel(7),Stephen(5),and Chris(3). Kathy Power Smith'85 and her husband,Wade,moved to Utah from Virginia in 1995 to begin a church in downtown Salt Lake City. The first service at the church. New Song Salt Lake, was held March 31, 1996.The Smiths have two sons,Austin(6)and Grayson(5),and a daughter, Bailee(1). Mike'89 and Bonnie Weber Burnam'89 have planned several camps—youth,missions,and a couples retreat— as a branch of their ministry in Mexico. Mike is also working with a group of pastors and lay leaders to implement the principles ofPromise Keepers in their men's meetings. The 13urnams share,"Promise Keepers is an important tool here in Latin America. It is exciting to see the Mexicans embrace these concepts and to see their desire to change themselves and their churches." IF IN MEMORY OF Grace Wigal Cosgray '29 went to be with the Lord February 10, 1996 at the age of85.For more than 35 years,she taught schoolin southwestern Ohio. Our condolences extend to her son,Bob Cosgray '69. Esther Hartman Reynolds'32N was ushered into glory February 11, 1996,following four months offailing health. Our sympathies are offered to her brother, Neil Hartman '41,of Moorestown,New Jersey. Sarah Chance Taylor'32 died February 6, 1996 in Hutchinson, Kansas.She was a retired schoolteacher. Lucille Britcher Colliflower'33N passed away March 3, 1996.She was living in South Charleston, Ohio at the time of her passing. Anna Jane Wham'36 of Carter,Illinoisjoined her Savior November 28, 1995.Anna Jane was the Cedar Day Queen in 1936. Holding a master's degree from Columbia University,she taught at Salem High School in Illinois until 1977. Her sister, Mary Ruth Wham Turnbull'30,survives. Alberta Owens'41 passed away May 2, 1996.A schoolteacher for 23 years,she taught mostly in the Cedar Cliff Local School District(Cedarville, Ohio). Our condolences are offered to her cousin, Vona Owens West'41. Delbert Geer'57joined his Saviour March 22, 1996. Our sympathies extend to his wife, Doris,in Springfield, Ohio,as well as a daughter, Wynona Geer Pierce 68N. Patricia Howard Seals'73 was ushered into glory April 29, 1996.She suffered a malignant brain tumor and died ofkidney failure in her sleep. Her husband, Greg,and children, Monica(18)and David(16),reside in Miamisburg,Ohio.The family attends Washington Heights Baptist Church. Jonathan Selden'83 went to be with the Lord April 10, 1996 after battling acute leukemia.A resident of Caledonia, Michigan,Jonathan recently was employed for five years as vice president and systems manager for Michigan National Bank. He also served as teacher and principal of Dr. K.Schilder American Reformed School. He is survived by his wife, Annette(Walborn '84),and children, Kathleen and Jonathan,as well as a sister, Becky Selden Kuhn'78. Dr.Hugh Hall,former director of church relations and former trustee of Cedarville College, was ushered into glory March 7, 1996. Our condolences are offered to his wife, Helen Hall,living at Maranatha Village in Sebring, Florida. Helen is aformer faculty member of the Department of Education at Cedarville College. Your Alumni Connection 1-800-837-2566 The Alumni Association is interested in YOUR news! Send information on activities that you want to share with fellow classmates. Maybe you havejust finished graduate classes, participated in your church's vacation Bible school program, married your sweetheart,added a new member to the family, performed in a community play, published a book,changed jobs,moved across the country,taken a missions trip, or done something else ofinterest that you want to share. Just drop us a note at P.O.Box 601, Cedarville,OH45314,e-mail us at "alumni@cedarville.edu,"or give us a call at 1-800-837-2566.Then check the "Alumnotes"column in afuture Inspire for your exciting news! 11 SUMMER'96