Inspire, Summer 2005

Inspire 5 Inspire Seems Like A Reunion Encouraged by reading the stories of her friends, Nancy Shimits Moore ’64 shares her own story on page 23 of this issue. I really look forward to each issue of Inspire for its thoughtful, well-written articles and for the strong Christian testimony that continues through the lives of Cedarville administration, faculty, staff, and students. A personally interesting sequence of articles in the most recent issue [Spring 2005] profiled Ruthann Steyer Bosley ’72, Don Entner ’65, and Marvin ’65 and Joan Carter Stephens ’65, as well as others. I had the pleasure of meeting Ruthann at her sister’s home in Ohio last summer. She shared her story, and later I sent for her book and we exchanged e-mails, which brought gracious encouragement. During the 1980s, I worked for the American Missionary Fellowship in Villanova, Pennsylvania, where Don Entner and his wife, Judy (Hartzell) ’65, are now serving. On a subsequent visit to the home office in 1992, I had a chance to visit with Judy in the publications department. Marvin Stephens was best man in our wedding in 1965, and my husband, Jay, was in Marvin and Joan’s wedding the following year. Just like the Stephens, we now reside in Florida. It is a small world, it seems, for Cedarville alumni. My heart rejoices whenever I see updates on their faithful service for the Lord. —Nancy Shimits Moore ’64 Riverview, Florida The Color of Your Heart Injuries he received serving his country in Iraq couldn’t diminish James Howard’s heart for people. While recovering from his injuries, the Cedarville junior organized and preached at an Easter Sunday service. The Purple Heart recipient watched as 16 men from his unit had their hearts made “white as snow” through coming to know Christ as their Savior. Director’s Chair W hen I think of my time as a student, I think of friends. The two are intricately linked. Classes, MIS trips, student activities, and dorm life were all made more meaningful because of the friendships that developed. The friendships were far more than just a by-product; they were critical to my success, enjoyment, and sanity. Even today, I know I have college friends I can call any day, any time. They’ll listen, encourage, and advise without judgment. What a blessing! In our most recent alumni survey, five out of six (83%) of those surveyed agree that they developed strong friendships at Cedarville. That’s a significant 9% more than the average of all the other schools surveyed. The Cedarville community really is a family … we develop “Friends for Life.”We may not stay in close touch, but we know the friendships are real and therefore survive. What creates these Friends for Life? Shared experiences, laughter, tears, common values and goals, and the foundation of being brothers and sisters in Christ. Won’t heaven be a wonderful reunion? Our October Homecoming can’t begin to compare! So, to name just a few ... Laura, thanks for helping me through “Foundations of Social Science.” Linda, thanks for sticking close as we entered college together. DJ, thanks for your help with my senior recital … I know you’re enjoying the best lighting now in the presence of God. Drama buddies, thanks for making time on stage a party. Jill, thanks for always being there … even to dance in our robes as we ironed. Faith Linn ’83 Director of Alumni Relations Fall 2005 — Cedarville’s Yesteryears (submissions due by July 22, 2005) Did you or someone you know graduate from Cedarville in the early days (before 1960)? We’d love to share the stories of those who shaped the Cedarville we know today. Will you help us? Tell Us Your Story