Inspire, Winter 2004

6 Winter 2004 A flurry of guests this fall found that Cedarville University is an exciting place to be. Many came to watch the annual Elmer W. Engstrom Department of Engineering’s Cardboard Canoe Race, which coincided with Homecoming. More than 30 teams of students, mainly freshman engineering students, designed and built canoes entirely from coated cardboard (the same cardboard used in canned soda packaging) and packaging tape. Each craft was launched from one end of Cedar Lake and paddled by two of its designers in a zigzag course to the other side. A third person acted as “baggage” in the canoe to make the race more challenging. This year’s winning canoe, the Moby Richard , charged across the lake in just two minutes and nine seconds. The top non- engineering performance was by The Enquirer (department of science and mathematics), which finished in two minutes and 54 seconds to take home the Cedarville Cup traveling trophy. The race ended with the traditional demolition derby in which The Boxen was declared “King of the Lake” for being the last canoe left floating. On September 18, approximately 1,000 people visited campus for Junior Jam. This all-day event for third through sixth graders used games, videos, and lessons to teach how to find and be a good friend. In addition, Bob ’88 and Dannah Barker Gresh ’89 spoke to boys about responsibility and discretion in media choices and to girls about the importance of modesty and finding significance in Christ. Dannah returned to campus the following month for The Revolution @ Blowout, a high-energy weekend event for junior high through college-age students. Dannah addressed sexual purity issues, while Ken Rudolph gave the keynote address. Cedarville University’s Lifeline Players and Steve Wood, assistant technical director/production manager, provided drama and skits. Worship was led by Joel Engle (below) and his band, R81, as well as the Dave Parker Band. More than 3,400 youth gathered for The Revolution @ Blowout, which was co-sponsored by Cedarville University and Bethesda Baptist Church of Brownsburg, Indiana. The event’s mission is to encourage students and adult leaders to make a revolution in their lives; have a passion, love, and intimacy for God; and stand courageously for Christ. Youth weren’t the only ones enjoying special events at the University. Approximately 225 pastors and guests attended the November 9 Pastors Summit for a time of refreshment and encouragement. Dr. David Jeremiah ’63 (below), senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church in El Cajon, California, served as the guest speaker. David spoke in chapel and then offered a keynote address and question and answer session for pastors. Canoe, Youth, and Pastor Events Draw Guests