Inspire, Winter 2000

26 Winter 2000 Andrew ’92 and Nanci Woodard Rhind ’92 are enjoying their position as administrators of Skeels Christian School in northern Michigan. Laura Hollander Sinkonis ’92 and her husband, Steve, announce the birth of Kristina JoAnn. She was born March 31, 2000 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and joins her brother, David (2). Stefan Tarapchak ’92 works for Children’s Hospital as the business manager of the radiology department and for Children’s Radiological, Inc. in Columbus, Ohio. He is currently pursuing his certified financial planner designation and has already obtained his insurance license. He has been a certified public accountant for five years and received his master of business administration degree from the University of Dayton in December 1999. Faith Johnston Burkhalter ’93 and her husband, Brian, announce the birth of Ethan Earl on July 7, 2000. They reside in Creston, Iowa. Jim ’93 and Julie Keller McCallister ’94 announce the birth of Hayden James on November 1, 1999. They reside in Newburgh, Indiana. Susan Lancaster Stollings ’93 and her husband, Charles, announce the birth of Andrew James on August 10, 2000. Charles works as a programmer analyst in the Cleveland, Ohio area, and Susan left her job in the accounting department of Baptist Mid-Missions to stay home with Andrew. Gina Tschanz ’93 and Jeremy Bearden were married September 2, 2000 at Calvary Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Since graduating, Gina has received her bachelor of science degree in nursing from Tennessee State University, and in May 2000 she received her master of science degree in nursing from Vanderbilt. She worked as a registered nurse for three years and is now a family nurse practitioner in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Gina Jamora Wilberger ’93 and her husband, Chad, announce the birth of Patricia on January 20, 2000. They reside in Pollock, Louisiana, where Chad works for the U.S. Forest Service, and Gina stays home with Patricia. Molly Broman ’94 is a full-time firefighter and paramedic for Trotwood Fire and Rescue. She is a member of the bicycle response and rope rescue teams. Molly lives in Dayton, Ohio. Jeff ’94 and Deidre Moore Buckingham ’95 live in Peoria, Illinois, where Jeff is a physician assistant in the emergency department of Pekin Memorial Hospital. Deidre is an independent beauty consultant with Mary Kay and enjoys babysitting some of the neighborhood children. Since graduation, Jeff has worked as a microbiology assistant at Ball State University and earned certification as an emergency medical technician. In May 1999, Jeff graduated with honors as a physician assistant from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois. While Jeff was in school, Deidre worked for a ministry to the deaf, adding English captions to Christian films. Some of these projects include The Visual Bible, Answers in Genesis films, and Moody Science films. Todd ’94 and Kari Beres Carter ’96 announce the birth of Colin Todd on May 14, 2000. They reside in Huber Heights, Ohio. Danielle Rossi Finlayson ’94 and her husband, Mark, announce the birth of Tristan Michael on October 2, 1999. They reside in Belleair Beach, Florida. Lori Kate Lowenhar Nessim ’94 and her husband, David, announce the birth of Allon Haim on June 23, 2000. They reside in Nahariya, Israel. Shelly Heldreth Pelletier ’94 and her husband, Eric, announce the birth of Emma Marie. She was born June 25, 2000 and joins her brother, Caleb (2), in Arlington, Virginia. Brenda Sprankle ’94 enjoyed a two-month furlough this past summer from Word of Life Hungary. Upon her return to Hungary, she started making preparations for teaching English in the Bible school and teaching evangelistic English clubs in villages. Ryan ’94 and Rebecca Berkheiser Van Deusen ’95 reside in Saginaw, Michigan, where Ryan works for the United States Secret Service. Rebecca enjoys staying home with their two boys, Caleb and Joshua. Julie Lynn Burns Ashley ’95 and her husband, Doug, announce the birth of Landon Tyler on August 12, 2000. Doug is the director for junior high ministries at Greenwood Community Church in Englewood, Colorado. In June 1999, he received his master of divinity degree in youth and family ministries from Denver Seminary. Julie Lynn enjoys staying home with Landon and works part-time at OMF International, a mission organization that sends workers into southeast Asia. Nathan ’95 and Sue Rummel Beitler ’95 announce the birth of Kayla Nicole on July 12, 2000. They reside in Winfield, Illinois. Tim ’95 and Dawn Henney Clark ’97 announce the birth of Kayla Danae on August 25, 2000. Tim is a computer technician at Mail.com, and Dawn is a cardiology nurse at Miami Valley Hospital. They reside in Vandalia, Ohio. Brad Graham ’95 is a life advisor who specializes in finances. He has recently opened a business, Apex Investment Advisors, that is devoted to helping individuals achieve their goals and values in life by developing specialized written financial plans. He and his wife, Jill, reside in Westerville, Ohio. Marie Bassett Harmon ’95 and her husband, Fred, announce the birth of Elizabeth Ruth on August 26, 1999. She was welcomed home by her brother, Samuel (1), at Edwards Air Force Base in southern California. Michele Carroll Howard ’95 and her husband, Brent, announce the birth of Ryanne Marie on July 18, 2000. They reside in Grafton, Ohio. Ann Woodman Leaver ’95 and her husband, Chris, announce the birth of Timothy Michael. He was born September 12, 2000 in Grand Rapids, Michigan and joins his two brothers, Joshua (4) and Daniel (2). Chris is a contract computer help desk technician for the United States Postal Service, and Ann stays at home with the boys. Joseph ’95 and Cherish Clark Lesko ’96 happily announce the birth of Garston James on January 23, 2000. Joe, Cherish, and Garston reside in Beavercreek, OH where Joe recently accepted a position as a consultant with the Advantage Technology Group. Cherish completed her masters degree in Polymer Science and Engineering at the University of Delaware and now enjoys staying home full-time with Garston and consulting part-time for the Wright Technology Network as a technology transfer specialist. As Simple As Mailing A Postcard For Carolyn Martin ’91 , evangelistic outreach to Jehovah’s Witnesses is as simple as dropping a postcard in the mail. Carolyn is the founder of Tell the Truth Ministries, which uses a series of bold-messaged, fluorescent postcards to spur Jehovah’s Witnesses on to a search for truth. Carolyn’s postcards, which detail the fallacies and contradictions of Jehovah’s Witness theology, can be mailed to individuals or even worship centers in hopes of igniting a desire in them for truth. Carolyn also keeps some of the postcards handy in a small door hanger basket so that when Jehovah’s Witnesses come to call, she is prepared to share her concerns with them. She promotes this “user-friendly, evangelistic system” in hopes “that Christians throughout the world will develop the burden and vision to share the gospel easily and effectively.” Cedarville University Professor of Philosophy James Bjornstad stated, “I have had the opportunity to examine her materials and talk to others about her ministry. She really has created and produced some great materials that anyone can use with Jehovah’s Witnesses!” For more information about Carolyn’s ministry, write to her at Tell the Truth Ministries, P.O. Box 132, New Providence, PA 17560.