Inspire, Winter 2002

Afterthoughts O n November 19, 2002, Donna Payne VanLiere ’89 visited the Cedarville University campus for the premiere of the CBS movie The Christmas Shoes , which was based on her best-selling novella by the same name. In two showings of the movie, University faculty, staff, and students were able to get a “sneak peak” of what is sure to be a holiday favorite. What a thrill for the Cedarville family to see Donna’s name up on the screen and what a joy to be able to celebrate this accomplishment with her! The television premiere on December 1, 2002 was also well-received. USA Today reported on December 5, 2002, “ The Christmas Shoes on CBS Sunday was the most-watched TV movie this season and the network’s highest-rated movie since April.” To read more about Donna’s journey as a Christian writer, read her story in Update at www.cedarville.edu . Just click on “Cedarville Family” followed by “Financial Partners” and “The Annual Fund.” Inspire 3 Director’s Chair A s a freshman, I spent my Sunday mornings (and some afternoons) at a local nursing home. I’m still not sure why I chose that as my Christian ministry, but it did instill in me the importance of making a difference in my community through volunteering. Cedarville University students still voluntarily participate in community ministries. In fact, these students gave more than 70,000 hours last year alone. Of course, many of our students begin volunteering long before they reach Cedarville. Many of their families have shown them the importance of making a difference in the community. As we’ve worked on this issue of Inspire , we’ve seen that this spirit of being a light in dark places continues long after leaving Cedarville. Following Christ’s example, we naturally find ways to minister to and become involved with people around us. It might be helping someone in distress or building a relationship with a family on the other side of town. I’m sure we could fill a book (and I’d love to do it!) with the many ways Cedarville alumni are making a difference — For Christ … For Others … Forever . Thank you for what you are doing in your own sphere of influence. Tell Us Your Story I f you have an interesting story for the following issue of Inspire (or if you know of another alum who does), please contact the alumni relations office. Story ideas and alumni updates must be submitted by the date below. Unfortunately, we may not be able to use all stories submitted. Spring 2003 – Children of a Lesser God? Having a special needs child can create a myriad of issues that many can’t imagine and don’t understand. Share your story of dealing with the special needs of your own child (or children), and introduce readers to the joys, blessings, struggles, and lessons of rearing a child with special needs. (March 10, 2003) 2 Winter 2003 inspire The Cedarville Alumni Magazine Volume 13 Issue 2 Editor Faith Linn ’83 Managing Editor Roger Overturf ’75 Publication Coordinator Rachel Puckett Rodriguez ’00 Copy Editor Kara Steinman ’02 Proofreaders Martha Baldwin Wendy Miller Orchard ’91 Graphic Designer Dan Clingan Writers Monica James Bowen ’92 Jeff Brock ’84 Jennifer Clingan Jeff Cook Paul Dixon ’94H Dave Drullinger Lew Gibbs Gary Gordon ’75 Faith Linn ’83 Kim Botta Longo ’02 Sue Lepine Miholer ’66 Roger Overturf ‘75 Rachel Puckett Rodriguez ’00 Carrie L. Savage Kara Steinman ’02 Janice Warren Supplee ’86 Brittany Waggoner ’03 Sue Johnson Ward ’76 Cessna Catherine Winslow Photographers Alumni Contributors Dan Clingan Scott L. Huck Carrie L. 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Centennial Library recently celebrated a milestone when its print collection reached 150,000 volumes. In honor of that event, a rare 1608 Geneva Bible was purchased and processed into the collection as print volume number 150,000. This small quarto edition of the Bible is bound together with two concordances, a 1609 Psalter and a 1608 Common Book of Prayer. Did You Know? Faith Linn ’83 Director of Alumni Relations Donna Payne VanLiere ’89 is shown here with cast and crew members of the TV movie “The Christmas Shoes,” which was based on the book by the same name. And yes, that is Rob Lowe to the right of Donna — Rob starred in the production. BBI … Celebrating 50 Years I n the spring of 1953, some very important and life- changing decisions were made. At the time, Cedarville College was facing some difficult times and an uncertain future. Through a fascinating and God-directed series of events, the Baptist Bible Institute (BBI) of Cleveland, Ohio decided to move to the small town of Cedarville. A special chapel program featuring music and drama to commemorate this historic transition was presented on Wednesday, January 29, 2003. BBI/Cedarville alumni “pioneers” were recognized and invited to attend a luncheon following the chapel service. Announcing the New “CU on the Road” Web Site www . c e d a r v i l l e . e d u / r e p s This site provides helpful information to alumni, parents, and other constituents regarding when and where Cedarville representatives will be traveling. If you want to meet a Cedarville representative in your area, this is the place to find that information! Visit the site today to find itineraries for: —Christian ministry teams —Dr. Paul Dixon ’94H —Alumni gatherings —Athletic events —Don Rickard ’58, Harold “P.G.” Green ’02H, and Ed Clark —Music department ensembles —Career services representatives —Jeff Brock ’84 —Admissions representatives —College fairs —And much more! Donna Payne VanLiere ’89 and NewSong member Eddie Carswell (both on far right) appeared on “CNN Headline News” December 21 to talk about “The Christmas Shoes.”