Inspire, Winter 1996

Cory'88 and Andrea Snyder Neumann'87 delight in the arrival ofLandon Kyle,born October 13, 1996. He joins sister Kassie(1)at home in Logansport,Indiana. Cory is a family practice physician. Lisa Hurst Robinson'88 and her husband,William, announce the birth of Nathaniel Jay on July 30, 1996. Nathaniel was welcomed home by Joshua(4)in Dublin, Ohio. Julie Carter Criscuolo'89 and her husband, David, praise God for his wonderful gift of a son,Joseph Lawrence,born September 7, 1995. Joey joins big brother Nate(2)at home in Tracy,Iowa. Both Julie and David are students at William Penn College in Oskaloosa,Iowa. Julie is completing a class for her Iowa teacher certification and David is a business administration major and computer minor while working at Pella Corporation. Matthew Culbertson '89 and his wife,Patty, are filled with thankfulness for the arrival of Rachel Ann on October 9, 1996.The Culbertsons reside in Gahanna, Ohio, where Matt is evangelism and church growth ministries associate for Southern Baptist churches in Ohio.They attend Dublin Baptist Church. Steve'89 and Rebecca Davis Dye'89 are delighted to share the arrival of David William on August 4, 1995. Hejoins Ashley(3)at home in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Steve is the assistant pastor at Berean Baptist Church. Russ'89 and Jennifer Carroll Kime'89 rejoice in the birth of Devin Michael on November 25, 1995. Devin joins his brother Brandon(3)at home in LaGrange, Ohio. Russ is employed with Bay Village Police Department, while Jenny stays home with the children. Elizabeth Church Levigne'89 and her husband, Mark, welcome a daughter, Kaitlyn Elizabeth, to their family. Born May 14, 1996,shejoins her family in Kennesaw, Georgia. Elizabeth stays at home with Kaitlyn, and Mark works for Hewlett Packard in Atlanta, Georgia. Dennis McMichael'89 and his wife, Barb,joyfully announce the arrival of Kevin Jordan on March 19, 1996. Kevin joins brother Paul at home in Streetsboro,Ohio. Alastair'89 and Kathy Lippert Wright'89 welcome Allie McKay into their home.Born September 27, 1996, Allie joins Kimberley(2)at home in Newburgh,Indiana. Priscilla Coons is pleased to announce the arrival of Michael on August 5, 1996. Michael is the son of the late Timothy Coons'90N,and hejoins brother Timothy Jr.(2)at home in Kansas City, Kansas. Elisabeth Smith Corchniglia'90 and her husband, Robert, welcome the arrival of Madeline Rochelle to their family on September 6, 1996.The Corcimiglias live in Byron,New York. Robert is an engineer for NYS Department of Transportation,and Lisa is a homemaker. Philip Rice'90N and his wife, Lori, praise God for the birth of Jerica Morgan on September 19, 1996. Lori cares for Josiah (4), Jassemyn(2), and Jerica at home in Beloit, Wisconsin. Philip is the worship leader and music pastor at People's Church in Beloit. David'90 and Linda Gagnebin Ulmer'91 are filled with thankfulness for the arrival of Leandra May on July 2, 1996. Leandrajoins Silvia(4)and Victoria(1)at home in Xenia,Ohio. Dan'91 and Shannon Helmick Kain'90 celebrate the birth of Larissa Danielle on June 13, 1996. Shejoins her family at home in Grand Rapids, Michigan,where Dan is doing an internship at Calvary Baptist Church. John '91 and Rachel Ager Brewer '91 joyfully announce the birth of Belle Maree on May 24, 1996. John and Rachel work for Loudoun County Public Schools. Rachel is a fourth grade teacher, while John is the dean at Broad Run High School.The Brewers reside in Leesburg, Virginia. Tony'91 and Kim Hosner Dirr '94N welcome their daughter Morgan Elizabeth, born March 6, 1996,into their home.The Dirrs reside in Wapakoneta,Ohio. Chuck'91 and Tara Barenscheer Hagy'92 praise God for His gift ofAbigail Marie on December 15, 1995. Abigailjoins her family in Canal Fulton, Ohio. Wendell'91N and Christine Rober Strutz'90 delight in the addition of Madeline Sigrid on September 24, 1996. Madelinejoins her brother, Wendell,at home in Plymouth,Wisconsin. Wendy Miller Orchard '91 and her husband,Paul, delight in the arrival of their son,Brendan Taylor, on August 29, 1996. Brendan joins his family in Xenia,Ohio. Wendy is the publications coordinator for the Inspire, and Paul is assistant professor of physical education at Cedarville College. Greg'92 and Kim Bailey Dail'92 celebrate the birth of Alyssa Elaine on May 9, 1996. Greg is a manager at Conely Engines. Kim works part- time as an accountant for Aarbor International Corporation. The Dails reside in Brighton, Michigan. David '92 and Rebecca Reed Mills '92 delight in the arrival of their daughter, Ellery, born August 12, 1996. Ellery joins Taylor(1)at home in Cedarville, Ohio. David is instructor of philosophy for the Department of Biblical Education at Cedarville College. Heather Guthrie Morgan'92 and her husband,Tom,welcome the addition of Katelyn Elaine on October 7, 1995. Katelyn joins her family in Marysville, Ohio. Tim'92 and Krista Hill Neubert '91 joyfully welcome their first child, Cole Barrick, born July 17, 1996.The Neuberts reside in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, where they own a Dairy Queen. Kris'92 and Marcia Knaus Williams'94 are thankful for the gift of Kristianna Claire on June 20, 1996. Kris is a fifth grade teacher at Indian Rocks Christian School,and Marcia is a nurse for Morton Plant Hospital. The Williamses reside in Largo, Florida. Diane Shaver Gray'93and her husband,Bryce,joyfully announce the birth oftheir first child,Andrew Bryce, born July 26, 1996.The Grays live in Greensboro,North Carolina, where Diane enjoys being a homemaker. Mitchell'93and Jenifer Freebourn Hall'83 announce the addition of twins to their family! William Joel and Maria Catherine were born on October 26, 1995.Theyjoin their family in Dayton,Ohio, where Mitch is the receiving and traffic director for AmeriServ. Randy'93 and Heather Oxford Hines'93 are filled with thankfulness for the birth of their first child,Alexander William, born July 31, 1996.Tyler lives with his family in Ellsworth, Maine. Cinnamon Brown Mortorff 93 and her husband,Wayne,are the joyful parents ofIsaiah Robert born on May 18, 1996. He was welcomed home by Maleah Beth(2)in Pleasant Lake,Indiana. Erin O'Donnell Whinnery'93N and her husband,Daniel,thank the Lord for the safe arrival of Benjamin,born June 26, 1996. Hejoins Jack (1)at home in Columbus,Ohio. Joan Helmuth King'94 and her husband,Seth, praise the Lord for the birth of their first child, Chloe Marie,on July 27, 1996.The Kings reside in Springfield, Ohio. Ryan'94 and Stephanie Brown Linnehan'93 announce the arrival of Tyler Ryan into their home.Born July 31, 1996,Tyler lives with his family in Ellsworth, Maine. Fred'95 and Ferrol Snyder Rinehart'90 gladly announce the birth of their son,Adam Paul, born September 10, 1996.Adamjoins Shaela(4),Alyssa(3), and Hannah (1)at home in Galion,Ohio. Chris'95 and Necole Kommel Stutes'95 celebrate the addition of Nathaniel Cole on July 12, 1996. Nathanieljoins his family in Xenia, Ohio, where Chris is a Xenia police officer. Ruth Heyd Ausema'94 and her husband, David,share this joy and sorrow. On October 26, 1996, their first child, Brandt Michael, was born. Brandt lived only three days due to a heart birth defect. He went back to Jesus on October 30, 1996. Ruth and David live in Homewood,Illinois. 71I KINK FIELD Larry Smith'60 and his wife,Bev,have moved to Lakeland,Florida from Canada to begin a new ministry to the Carribbean and Central America.Larry has submitted a proposal for work in these areas to Dr. Wendell Kempton at Association of Baptists for World Evangelism(ABWE).Please pray for this expanding area of ministry for the Smiths. Norman'67 and Louise Stutesman Barnard'67 have returned to the States from Singapore for furlough and are living in Owosso,Michigan.Their oldest daughter, Heather'93,is teaching at a missionary boarding school in Malaysia and their son, Brad,is a student at Cedarville College. Twin daughters Shonda and Holly are freshman at Cornerstone College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Shannon Barnard'94N married Stephen Krise'96, and they are living in Xenia,Ohio. Chuck Truxton'67and his wife, Bev,are home in the States for a short furlough.They arrived in Laurel Springs, New Jersey in July 1996 and will return to Nigeria in January 1997. While in Nigeria,their daughter Martha graduated from Hillcrest School where Chuck has been on the Board of Governors for the last six years. Martha will join older sister Jenny at Messiah College this school year. This furlough time will allow the Truxtons to settle Martha in school while they renew contacts with family,friends, and supporting churches. Douglas'77N and Linda Carlton Wilson'77N are appointees to England with the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism.They went on a missions outreach trip to Great Britain in 1994 and felt the Lord calling them to surrender their lives to reach the people of England who live in spiritual darkness. Their daughter Holly is a student at Cedarville and daughter Stephanie is in high school in Mogadore,Ohio where they currently live. Vini Jacquery'82 was featured on the"Focus On The Family"radio program on September 12, 1996 to give a presentation titled, Children In Crisis. The purpose of the broadcast was to explain the plight of children in Brazil and the ministry he leads to reach "the least of these." Vini and his wife,Alexandra, work in Brazil with International Reach,an organization Vini founded to help the many homeless children of Brazil. Nathan Bobbitt'90 is a working in a closed middle eastern country among radical Shiite muslims. He completed his M.Div.from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and worked on the staff of a nondenominational church in Chicago in order to prepare for his work. Bobby'90 and Sara Sweetland Hile'92 were back in the United States for a short trip during November 1996 They returned to purchase equipment for their new ministry, airing the "Children's Bible Hour"radio program in Durban,South Africa. Bobby met with Cedarville College professors to learn all he could about the computer program he will be using in the studio. He also presented the "Children's Bible Hour" ministry in several of their supporting churches. Dwight'91 and Kari Kaelber Davidson'93 left for thc Czech Republic on September 23, 1996. Dwight graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary in May with an M.Div. and won the Robert L. Maitland Award in New Testament Exegesis. He also won the seminary' Parish Pulpit Fellowship which will fund a year of post- graduate study in theology and ecumenics at Charles University and International Baptist Theological Seminary in Prague. Kari also will be taking classes and editing part-time. Rebecca Reich Hannon'92 and her husband,David, are appointees to Ecuador under Gospel Missionary Union.They are excited about being involved in the ministry at a camp in Mangayacu,which is located at the edge of the eastern jungle,3,000 feet above sea level and about four hours from the capital city of Quito. David and Becky are also pleased to announce the addition of Eric David to their family on May 29, 1996. Troy Hamilton'95 left for Mozambique,Africa in September 1996. He will spend one year working with medical missionary Dr. Charles Woodrow among the tribal people of Nampula and the Makua refugees who live in the surrounding bush areas. IN MEMORY Or Gerald Bradford'52N joined his Savior September 8, 1996 at the age of69. Gerald was living in Carson City, Nevada at the time ofhis passing. Harold Carpenter,Jr.'57 was ushered into glory on October 18, 1995 at the age of66,after battling lymphatic lymphoma for 15 years. We extend our sympathy to his wife, Marilyn,and the rest of the family in North Jackson,Ohio. Jack Lowstetter,Jr.'76 passed away suddenly October 12, 1996 at the age of43 in Fairfax,Virginia. He was a technical writer for a U.S. government H.M.O.in Washington,D.C.Our condolences extend to his brother, Dennis'74,and sister-in-law,Judy Cline Lowstetter'75. Steve Wildasin'97N went home to be with the Lord November 3, 1996 at the age of23. Steve was a senior biology major at Cedarville College when he was injured in a car accident and died a few days later. Our heartfelt sympathy extends to his family. Your Alumni Connection 1-800-837-2566 The Alumni Association is interested in YOUR news! Send information on activities that you want to share with fellow classmates. Maybe you havejust finished graduate classes, participated in your church's vacation Bible school program,married your sweetheart,added a new member to the family, performed in a community play, published a book, changed jobs, moved across the country,taken a missions trip, or done something else ofinterest that you want to share. Just drop us a note at P.O.Box 601,Cedarville,OH 45314,e-mail us at"alumni@cedarville.edu,"or give us a call at 1-800-837-2566.Then check the "Alumnotes"column in a future Inspire for your exciting news! 11 WINTER'96