Inspire, Summer 2004

Inspire 11 T he John W. Bickett Heritage Scholarship was established in 1982 by the Heritage alumni of Cedarville College. These awards are named for the Reverend John Wilson Bickett, the first graduate of Cedarville College. The recipients are junior or senior students preparing for pastoral or missionary service and planning to further their education in seminary or language studies. The following are the students’ mini-biographies and notes of appreciation, which were written in March 2004. Lucas A. Baker Currently a junior, Luke has plans of attending Southern Baptist Theological Seminary to enroll in their advanced master of divinity program. He and his fiancée, Megan Scroggins ’06, want to use their training to serve the Lord in the United States. A native of Moraine, Ohio, Luke is a pastoral studies and comprehensive Bible major. He teaches a young adults class at his local church and serves in Big Bird community ministry at Cedarville. I just want to thank you so much for considering me to be an applicant of this award, because I know there are some outstanding students here at Cedarville. So, I want to thank the alumni for not only helping with the cost of my tuition, but also in taking part in my ministry now and in the future. Holly L. Congden Holly looks forward to seminary and to a youth ministry in either a local church or the mission field. However, she is not waiting until after graduation to have a ministry. When at home in Rochester, New York, Holly teaches Sunday school, plans youth group events, and mentors young women. During the school year, she assists with the junior high youth group at Grace Baptist Church in Cedarville and sings with the Cedarville University Gospel Choir. The junior Christian education and youth ministries major traveled with an MIS team to Mexico this past Spring Break. I would like to thank the alumni for making this scholarship possible. It has been an encouragement to me to continue my service for God. I appreciate your willingness to encourage students in their education. Jason A. Nixon A senior preseminary Bible major, Jason is preparing for further education and a ministry as a pastoral staff member. The Trotwood High School (Ohio) graduate has traveled to Eleuthera, Bahamas as part of an MIS team. Thank you to all the alumni who gave of their own money to support people whom they do not even know. My family and I are very appreciative of your generosity. Addam T. Skelly Addam plans on attending seminary following graduation from Cedarville. He is currently a junior preseminary Bible major. Addam hails from Greenfield, Indiana. I’d like to express my immense gratitude for the alumni who made this award possible. I am honored to have been chosen as a recipient for this scholarship, and I thank you for your commitment to the University and to its students. Heritage Corner 2004 John W. Bickett Heritage Alumni Scholarships Awarded The 2004 John W. Bickett Heritage Alumni Scholarship recipients are Holly L. Congden, Addam T. Skelly, Jason A. Nixon, and Lucas A. Baker. Alumnae Educators' Luncheon July 12 Fiddler on the Roof at LaComedia August 4 Upcoming Heritage Events Reunion Luncheon October 1