Inspire, Summer 2003

36 Summer 2003 discipleship programs both at school and church. He is also a part-time student through Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary Asian Extension program. Yoshi is a part-time secretary at their church and enjoys taking care of Solon. She coaches volleyball and has a fruitful discipleship ministry. Melissa Reed Kauffman ’96 and her husband, Bryan, announce the birth of Amelia Beth on October 9, 2002. She was welcomed home by her siblings, Alexis (4) and Zachary (2), in Morgantown, Pennsylvania. Melissa is tutoring part-time and writing curriculum for “special needs“ students for her local school district. Jason Kinniburgh ’96 and his wife, Mary, announce the birth of Emmaline Kate on July 13, 2002. They reside in Hayfield, Minnesota. Ken ’96 and Kim Koziol Lee ’95 announce the birth of Kenneth Ervin III on September 21, 2001. Ken is a senior staff engineer at Findlex Corporation. Kim quit her job as a staff accountant to stay at home in Findlay, Ohio. Julie Martindale Neils ’96 is the information manager in the public policy division at Focus on the Family in Colorado. She and her husband, Brian, are anticipating the arrival of their first child in July. Dan ’96 and Kristen Frederick Nelles ’98 announce the birth of Caleb Benjamin on July 22, 2002. Dan received his master of divinity degree from Phoenix Seminary in December 2002. They recently moved to Columbus, Ohio, where Kristen enjoys staying at home with Caleb. Jeff ’96 and Tiffany Trimble Nelson ’95 are thankful for the wonderful time they had on furlough. They arrived back in Rio Branco, Brazil in January 2003, and their ministry is thriving. More than 300 children are registered in their ministry, and the number of kids that attend the club at the city bus terminal is up to 60. Jeff and Tiff have four children, Caleb, Michaela, Joshua, and Samuel. Jonathan Seeger ’96 and Emily Wiljamaa ’98 were married June 29, 2002 in Weaver Chapel on the campus of Wittenburg University in Springfield, Ohio. Lucinda Congdon ’00 served as the maid of honor and Andrew Shaw ’98 as the best man. The couple enjoyed a two- week honeymoon that included: Harbor Springs, Michigan; Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; and Williamsburg, Virginia. Jon is a testing associate at Sallie Mae, and Emily is an accounting assistant for a CPA. They reside in Daleville, Indiana. Jason Taylor ’96 and his wife, Carrie, announce the birth of Caleb Trent on July 3, 2002. Jason is an accountant for the Salvation Army, and Carrie is a part-time high school English teacher. They reside in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Timothy Tuinstra ’96 and Kelly Reitz ’00 were married July 7, 2002. After a honeymoon trip to St. Lucia, they made their home in Beavercreek, Ohio. Timothy is an assistant professor of electrical engineering at Cedarville University. Jeremy Verwys ’96 and his wife, Betsy, announce the birth of Hudson Mark on August 6, 2002. They reside in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where Jeremy teaches middle school science. Joy Beitler ’97 and Jeff Kramer were married September 21, 2002 at the Ft. Worth Botanic Gardens in Ft. Worth, Texas. The couple resides in Dallas, Texas, where Jeff is the volleyball coach at Dallas Baptist University and a student at Dallas Theological Seminary. Joy is a licensed professional counselor. Ben ’97 and Laura Daeschner Kanzeg ’97 announce the birth of Elizabeth Sterling on December 14, 2002. They reside in Columbus, Ohio, where Ben works for former Congressman John Kasich. After teaching high school English for five years, Laura stays at home with Ellie. William ’97 and Shelly Lemponen Krull ’90 announce the birth of Allison Elizabeth on September 18, 2002. They praise God for His watchful care over Allison as she was born ten weeks early and spent nine weeks in Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was welcomed home by her brother, Jared, on November 19, 2002. Shelly enjoys being a full-time mom, and William works for Original Mattress Factory in Columbus. Andy ’97 and Linda Gilbert Kuyper ’98 announce the birth of Abigail Paige on July 3, 2002. They reside in Fairview Park, Ohio. Chad McFadden ’97 and his wife, Sandy, announce the birth of Adrianna Marie on November 26, 2002. Chad is the assistant pastor at Evergreen Baptist Church in Michigan City, Indiana. Nathan ’97 and Catherine Nelson Ober ’98 announce the birth of Alexa Corinne on June 18, 2002. Nathan is a database analyst with The Principal Financial Group, and Catherine enjoys staying at home and working part-time as a cardiac nurse. The Obers reside in Des Moines, Iowa. Matt ’97 and Kirsten Call Rohrer ’00 announce the birth of twins, Grant Matthew and Lauren Elizabeth, on October 8, 2002. Matt is a software trainer for New Horizons Computer Learning Center, and Kirsten works part-time at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. They reside in West Chester, Ohio. Dave Southwell ’97 and his wife, Megan, announce the birth of Emily Louise on January 11, 2003. Dave and Megan are serving a one- year internship in Kalkaska, Michigan, while they are raising support to go to south Brazil with ABWE. Shane ’97 and Noel McDermitt Tenny ’98 are proud to announce the opening of Noel’s business, Le Cadeau. The business procures exclusive luxury items for individuals and corporations. To learn more about Le Cadeau, visit the company’s Web site at www.giftconcierge.com . The Tennys reside in Charlotte, North Carolina. Debra Thompson ’97 and Neil Wert were married September 7, 2002 at Calvary Baptist Tabernacle in Vestal, New York. They enjoyed a honeymoon in St. Lucia and now reside in Richmond, Virginia. Debra is a certified public accountant, and Neil is a financial planner. Susan Kauffman Winn ’97 has been promoted from instructor to assistant professor of library science at Cedarville University. She also serves as reference librarian. Susan resides in Fairborn, Ohio, with her husband, David. Elizabeth Barker ’98 and Neil Clark were married October 12, 2002 in an outdoor ceremony at the Connecticut home of her parents. Elizabeth is a publications secretary and piano teacher at Blackshear Place Baptist Church, and Neil is an internal project manager at DB Acoustic and Sound. They reside in Flowery Branch, Georgia.