Inspire, Summer 2004

Inspire 31 Tim Woodward ’94 and his wife, Laura, announce the birth of Tirzah Joy on January 23, 2003. She joins her three brothers, Titus (6), Abraham (4), and Jaden (2), in Terre Haute, Indiana. Tim is an engineer, and Laura home- schools the children. Brad ’95 and Jill Aumsbaugh Graham ’96 announce the birth of Carson Warner on June 24, 2003. They live in Columbus, Ohio, where Brad is an investment advisor for AG Edwards and Sons, and Jill stays home with Carson. Stephanie Kirchoff Hirth ’95 and her husband, Aaron, announce the birth of Abbigail Jean on December 5, 2003. Her brother, Drue (2), welcomed Abbie home in Houston, Texas. Aaron is a mechanical HVAC sales/project manager, and Stephanie is a stay-at-home mom. Keith ’95 and Debbie Perkins Hurt ’94 announce the birth of Sydney Noelle on January 21, 2004. Big sisters Anna (4) and Emily (2) awaited her arrival in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Keith works with adults with disabilities, and Debbie stays at home with the girls. They are both involved with the junior high youth group at their church. Craig ’95 and Stacey Wires Klotzbach ’95 announce the birth of Brycen Paul. He was born April 25, 2003 and joins his siblings, Kaylie (4) and Carter (3), at home in Bristolville, Ohio. Craig is a biology teacher, and Stacey stays home with the children. Jeff ’95 and Kendra Krick Miller ’99 announce the birth of Regan Paige on October 2, 2003. She joins her sisters, Devon (2) and Samantha (1), at home in McKinney, Texas. Tom ’95 and Ruth Hamilton Palmer ’95 announce the birth of Jenna Marie on October 7, 2003. Her sister, Mackenzie, awaited her arrival in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Tom received his master’s degree from Indiana Wesleyan University in April 2004. He works at International Trucks. Ruth stays at home with the girls. Aaron Stark ’95 and Christina Baley ’97 were married August 30, 2003 in Erie, Pennsylvania. Aaron received his master’s degree from the University of New Hampshire and is an electrical engineer for BAE Systems. Before they were married, Christina taught history at a Christian school in Newport News, Virginia. Currently, they reside in Nashua, New Hampshire and are involved in their local church. Jim ’96 and Karen Ware Blumenstock ’96 started their first term of missionary service in Singapore with the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism in January 2004. In conjunction with Grand Rapids Seminary and Asia Baptist Theological Seminary, Jim will provide graduate level education for church leaders throughout Asia. Karen will be helping in the office as the staff directs the program’s financial matters, maintains student records, and orders textbooks. They will be working with Bob ’59 and Esther Stutesman Howder ’62 and Norm ’67 and Louise Stutesman Barnard ’67. Seth ’96 and Judy Volante Johnson ’96 reside in Manchester, Connecticut, where Seth is the pastor at Faith Baptist Church. They have four children, Corbin, Lucas, Riley, and Gabriel. LaRae Martin ’96 and Bruce Keyes were married in August 2003 and reside in Colorado Springs, Colorado. LaRae has been an event planner for four years, and Bruce is a contractor specializing in home renovations. Jeff ’96 and Tiffany Trimble Nelson ’95 are amazed at how God continues to bless their family and ministry in Rio Branco, Brazil. Their ministry with street children has grown tremendously, and they are thankful for the state funding which has provided salaries for staff members. Monty ’96 and Melanie Fraley Orcutt ’96 announce the births of their two children. Mackenzie (Mac) David was born June 22, 2002, and Makenna Autumn was born November 23, 2003. Monty works for a roofing contractor in sales, and Melanie is a stay-at-home mom after teaching for six years. They reside in Waynesville, Ohio. Joanna Snowden Gage ’97 and her husband, Eric, announce the birth of Alexa Grace on December 29, 2003. They reside in Waynesville, Ohio. Daniel ’97 and Rebecca Kniowski Graham ’99 announce the birth of Juliana Emilie on September 11, 2003. Big brothers Benjamin (3) and Josiah (2) awaited her arrival in Cato, New York. Daniel is a product engineer at Syroco. Sarah Holesovsky ’97 took a two-week vision trip to Asia in February 2004. She visited Myanmar and Thailand to see if there were any ministry needs she could fulfill there once her deputation is complete. Melissa Sprankle Rice ’97 and her husband, Daniel, announce the birth of Jayden Daniel, born on October 13, 2003. The Rice family resides in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Megan McMacken Rock ’97 and her husband, John, announce the birth of Sela Joy on February 15, 2004. John graduated with a biblical studies degree from Rochester College in December 2003. He and Megan are serving as volunteers providing pastoral care and Sunday morning worship services to nursing home residents through a new ministry. They reside in Armada, Michigan. Renee Tuinstra Trexler ’97 and her husband, Mike, announce the birth of Hannah Ruth on December 10, 2003. She joins her brother, Nathaniel (2), at home in Kalamazoo, Michigan. They moved to Michigan in July 2003, when Mike separated from the Air Force and took a job as a hospitalist at Borgess Hospital. Renee enjoys staying home with the children. Brian ’97 and Laura Refior White ’98 announce the birth of Karis Marie on January 17, 2003. They reside in Chesapeake, Virginia, where Brian is an assistant principal and director of discipleship for