Inspire, Summer 1997

From Foot Locker to .• Sports Evangelism fter completing a degree in business administration, 1990 graduate Jonathan Haskell began his business career with the Foot Locker Corporation in Philadelphia,Pennsylvania.He was transferred to Rochester,New York,where he and and his wife,Lori(Rogers'90) began working as youth sponsors at Webster Bible Church. After serving as lay volunteers,the Haskells felt God burdening their hearts for lost young people. This was the first step in an exciting journey that will soon lead them to the former communist city of Budapest,Hungary. In 1994,after approaching their pastor about the moving ofthe Lord in their hearts, Jonathan and Lori entered candidate school with the Association ofBaptists for World Evangelism(ABWE)and chose eastern Europe as their field of ministry. Returning to Webster Bible Church as youth workers,they began the process of presenting their ministry opportunity to other churches.The Lord led them to Langhorne Terrace Baptist Church in Langhorne,Pennsylvania for an internship in the fall of 1996. While at Langhorne,the Haskells established a youth sports ministry program and were instrumental in developing a sports facility. In addition, they were able to study the language ofBudapest with a Hungarian couple who were members ofthe church.God also opened doors for Jonathan to teach a seminar on sports evangelism at Philadelphia College of Bible and,through the invitation of Cedarville alumnus Bruce McDonald '69,to speak during a chapel service for the Philadelphia 76ers and Indiana Pacers. In Budapest,Jonathan and Lori will be working with a team of missionaries and established churches. Under communism,Hungarian Christians could meet to worship,but no youth ministry programs were allowed.In the local educational system,no sports teams exist for competition.To participate in sports, most young peoplejoin sports clubs to compete on a city-wide basis. The Haskells are hoping to use their experience at Langhorne to develop a sports evangelism program in Hungary.Their additional responsibilities will include AWANA and Word of Life Clubs. Materials for these outreach programs are currently being translated into Hungarian.Jonathan will use his business experience to do bookkeeping and financial administration for these outreach programs. As of May 1997,the Haskells have raised approximately 90 percent of their needed support and are hoping to leave for Hungary this summer.They are currently living in Findlay,Ohio with their three children,Justin(5),Ethan(2),and Kayla(5 months). Growing Through Ministrr T he hand ofGod clearly directs each of us in different ways. Michael Law knew that his lifelong love of music was how he could serve God best, and God's hand has clearly led him in that direction. Mike Law'88 grew up in Norwich,New York and began developing his talent and love for music at a young age.He further refined his skills in high school by singing in choir,playing in the band,performing in musical productions,and being actively involved in the musical life of his church.He came to Cedarville College to pursue a degree in music education with an emphasis in vocal music.During his years at Cedarville, Mike was a member ofthe Concert Chorale,the Abundant Life Singers,and the Australia MIS Team.After his Australia experience,he and his male team members decided to continue their ministry as a men's quartet,The Master's Touch. After graduation,The Master's Touch continued to minister together in a variety ofchurches and other settings. Mike and his wife,Jill(Campbell'85), attended Grace Baptist Church in Cedarville and were involved with music ministries there until 1991.They started attending Far Hills Baptist Church in Dayton, where they became involved, singing in the choir, directing the children's choir,and performing in the Singing Christmas Tree. Mike gradually assumed more leadership and responsibility as his talents became evident and was asked to become interim music minister in the fall of 1995. Mike was director of vocal music at Greeneview High School in Jamestown, Ohio,when he began attending Far Hills and continued to teach during the 1995-96 school year while serving as interim music minister. He began to feel the Lord directing him away from public music education and into church music ministry. In the fall of 1996,he resigned his teaching position to become the full-time worship leader at Far Hills. Mike's responsibilities at the church include leading the congregation in worship and coordinating the church's many musical ensembles.These ensembles consist ofa senior adult choir, youth choir,children's choirs,an adult choir,orchestra,and praise team ministries. Although these activities keep him very busy,Mike is happy to be using his talents for God in full-time ministry. He incorporates many different approaches to create meaningful worship and is happy to have had this unique opportunity as interim in a church that is supportive ofnew ideas. God's clear direction can be seen every step ofthe way in directing Michael Law to become a full-time music minister. What a bright example ofGod's hand placing His people to be used in His service! Students Serve Locally hese are some ofthe finest young Christian men and women in the country!" That's what one local pastor said about more than 400 Cedarville students involved in 39 local church ministry teams.Each week,these students put in about 1,000 hours of ministry in churches in the Miami Valley area.The local churches give students opportunities to lead worship,teach Sunday school,direct the choir, work in the nursery,lead children's church,help with AWANA programs,and work in almost every other area of ministry possible in the local church.Some are even asked to preach. Not only do our students have the opportunity to help churches in the area, but the area churches are preparing our students to be future leaders in local church ministry. Easter Outreach F or seven years,Harbour Shores Baptist Church in Noblesville,Indiana has had an extensive evangelistic outreach through its annual passion play,Behold the Lamb.While it began as a cantata based on the gospel favorite,"Watch the Lamb,"it has grown into a dramatic musical production with a cast of more than 100,including animals! Written jointly by Ray Boltz and 1974 Cedarville College alumnus Steve Millikan,the song"Watch the Lamb"portrays the story ofa father and his sons in Jerusalem at the time of Christ's crucifixion. Associate pastor Shawn Huck'84 is excited about the participation from more than 90 percent ofthe church family.In his first dramatic performance,Shawn portrayed an Old Testament character.In addition to helping write the production, Millikan performs several solos. His wife,Mary(Wood'75),and Dave Colburn'78 worked on the stage crew this year.Jenny Rodriguez Barfell'85N assisted with child care,and all three of her children participated in the children's choir. Cedarville Collegejunior Jason Kandel returned home to portray Judas in the 1997 performance. Developing Women's Ministries W hen Bruce'69 and Beverly Hare McDonald'72N began attending Fellowship Baptist Church in Mt.Laurel,New Jersey,the church had nearly 300 in attendance,but their women's ministries program was struggling. Now Bev's voice rings with enthusiasm as she describes the myriad of opportunities for women at Fellowship Baptist. Bev's heart has always been burdened for working with women,and she believes that God has enabled her to do so. When a group ofchurch women holding an independent Bible study approached Bev to be their leader,they decided that an organized church ministry could be a more effective way to meet women's needs.So began the ministry FOLLOW-- Fellowship ofLadies Living Out the Word.For afew hours every Tuesday,an in-depth Bible study is their primary focus. For several years,the group has used Kay Arthur's Precept material interspersed with other studies. Recently,they completed a study in the book ofJames,requiring less homework and resulting in more involvementfrom working mothers and those who home educate their children. Bev has also been instrumental in beginning a"Titus 2"group for younger women who want to come alongside older women for instruction. The group meets on a monthly basis in someone's home for an informal time ofdiscussion, prayer, fellowship...and often something delicious to eat as well! Once a quarter,the church hosts an evening craft night with a special speaker,usually centered around a holiday theme.Ladies ofthe church are also involved in missionary projects, sending care packages to college students,and maintaining afood closet. One ofBev's most rewarding ministry opportunities has been"Mediating Moms,"a group ofladies who meet weekly to pray specifically for their children— primarily teenagers and young adults."Whatan encouragement,"she shares,"to know we are having a significant impact in these children's lives."