Inspire, Summer 1997

From The Director's Chair D uring Steve Green's recent concert on campus,one forceful word stuck in my mind...INVESTMENT. In a variety of ways, we invest in many things. But the million dollar question is,"Are we investing in things that last for eternity?" This leads us to ask, "Are we spending our time accordingly?" Because my husband is an accountant, we talk often about investing money, saving for college educations,and paying off our home loan in less than 30 years. We also talk about tithes and financial gifts to church,to Cedarville College,to Christian agencies and organizations,and to individuals. I think making wise financial investments is very important. I also think it is important to determine our investment of time and talent. Does the Cedarville College graduate spend only the national average time allotment offour minutes with their children each day? I pray not! Are we"committeeing" and not producing? Change that! Are we "overseeing" and not participating? Change that, too! I'm not advocating burnout.I am advocating a periodic check of all investments. God counts us responsible for the time,talent, and finances He gives. Use them wisely! You will read many examples of investments in this issue ofInspire as we take a look at Cedarville College alumni who are creatively "Growing The Local Church."And don't miss the latest Homecoming'97 information on the back cover. Another feature included in this issue is testimony from Alumni Scholarship recipients—the Cedarville College Alumni Association has made a great investment in the lives of many current students through this scholarship fund. Graduation,a milestone event symbolizing four years ofinvestment,is also highlighted in this issue. And if anyone has any suggestions on how to translate all those diaper-changing moments into an investment for eternity, I'm all ears! /1:40,‘„ Jane Adams Smith '84 Director ofAlumni Relations I r(s I lifypiftfliterp4rticilted iii`ti)),e - 4 i IF*tilietistWiag.ram ill-any ofithe,pastfobf ys aisl, (__,) —1-- , ,-,f c- L7 I I \ ) 1 r , el* lie_11\pq4 (.4.1j sfeiritdii 1 f0#ipcolizeXi 997"Gr ,atel,-- c si During the1%9Jyelif,PielAinitiall' _ nd,helped 1ow4r(e0ch Is 'dent s costly $519.01 Qirgr t fo4i(Y)24r1 _ period,,Partneris giving 4d odA-.olt•i $2076 or each 71P91gt4100' I 1 \ .1 ,)- jc,, ci; T.t 0 _ ,i 1 c.-- F. )!j 1 i i -(71 ,0 , park f he (j FuT1(,, , 1 -I (Iirectiy Influencedevery sIttidpiit. tverlyigikt ward) PARTNF,.y..9 this yap .ifli eci bridge that gap betTeen 1f 1. 1 0tietich student Pays and at ittrully-cpsts tp /- rovide hi or her eluciqnp11(00 beilig)$519.64 or ach stjdet.That ãmduht makes up-pie-Oiffereqc nl Irdviding s resou cpsias quality(taclultyi () I 1 d*ic materifilS like`rdedart 7,---, oftivare and;p1)r , trtel, I () 1 t ell st% 4ittreathes aeil t inkresi4ence fid'upkeep,and c 01 iamt , 1 ri0 o r itig;(‘1 1 /1 J II\'' 1 J11 )7- (--,1 1 (I This yeai, lumniresponded- 0(re4oi-knOigr4 to,) J I __- PARTNy,§-.ThejAnfival F.iind Office thanks each!_ ,,c "I ltlm liolre than ob alumni who rrpOndOttiniefe c k ,) and joined stti aentslas parncr in\theit educhluin.But --,' 0f.pw plOIS*ein in beibiejune 30.Any wik9 Wislittici join them or to fulf40uyipireviptfsTeliOn)itinent e_dli "rw(ille''r111(11Tql**)i I , I':j - --,,-Ir C!j 1 i-0 I \') - -- ir?iiiii0 i'uiii/ci"6ifie \' )_-- H-T< -- 7 I (31 Ceda)rville Collerge, cr-i-,1 ; j 1 1 ,_ ri-PFQ.B61601 I I () I 1 \ I — 1 1 iii i:i,37/7 1 7800- '1 IT()I f rf1--1- 17:,:-: _1 I Cedaiville;Oil 45A1,4;-1- .r I 7c .1 ( j_ T-1- (Aff)in a und0dedarVille.etihi r,- , --1 ( _i.r'si - ci- ail- 1 . 1::- T / appropri0 7(1*rdwilikoa Christian Af iMptolv 'set leshi C I 2SUMMER'97 Your Alumni Council! T he purpose ofthe Alumni Association shall be the promotion ofthe interests of Cedarville College and the provision of Christian fellowship,information, education, and service opportunities to the glory of God. FrontRow:Sherry Rotramel Bouquet '87, Rod Lane '64, Jane Adams Smith '84 Back Row:David Bennett '87,Amy Young Womack '80, Sherri Watson Smith '86, Daniel Hicks '78, Sandy Holwerda Schlappi '75, Richard Blumenstock '63 Insire Inspire is a quarterly publication of the Cedarville College Alumni Association. Editor Jane Adams Smith'84 Managing Editor Roscoe Smith'82 Publication Coordinator Wendy Miller Orchard '91 Copy Editors Martha Baldwin Michelle Perry Hamilton'96 Proofreaders Irene Gidley Faith Linn'83 Graphic Designers Mike Bieniek Joel Holsinger Contributing Writers Chris Ashcraft Wendy Baker'97 Martha Baldwin Jeff Beste'87 Jeff Brock'84 Michelle Perry Hamilton'96 Ruth Hamilton '95 Shawn Joers'94 Jill Campbell Law '85 Wendy Miller Orchard '91 Jason Runnion-Gray Jane Adams Smith '84 Roscoe Smith'82 Photographers Scott Huck Alumni contributors Please direct all co correspondence,and news to: Alumni Office P.O.Box 601 Cedarville,OH 45314 1-800-837-2566 alumni@cedarville.edu