Torch, Fall 1986

2 Itineraries Dr. Paul Dixon, President October 31-November 2 Washington Heights Baptist Church, Dayton, OH • November 9 First Baptist Church, Van Wert, OH • Novem– ber 16 Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati, OH • November 23 a.m. Ridgewood Baptist Church, Joliet, IL • December 1-3 Council of 18, Schaumburg, IL • December 7 Grand Ledge Baptist Church, Grand Ledge, MI • December 14 Garfield Baptist Church, Milwaukee, WI • January 11 a.m. Shawnee Baptist Church, Vincentown, NJ • January 18 First Baptist Church, Fairborn, OH • February 3 Pastors' Fellow– ship, Grace Baptist Church, Cedarville, OH • February 11-13 ACSI Conference, Whittier, CA • February 17 West Moriah Pastors' Fellow– ship, Columbus, OH • February 21 Hebron Youth Rally, Madison Avenue Baptist Church, Cleveland, OH • February 22 Camden Baptist Church, Oberlin, OH Dr. James T. Jeremiah, Chancellor November 8-12 Baptist Mid-Missions Board Meeting, Rosemount, MN • November, December, January Meetings on the West Coast The Cedarville College TORCH is pub– lished quarterly for the alumni and friends of Cedarville College. Comments and requests for reprints should be directed to: Ron Coriell TORCH Managing Editor Cedarville College Box 601 Cedarville, OH 45314 Editor Dr. Martin E. Clark Managing Editor Ron Coriell Associate Editors Martha Baldwin Irene Gidley Judy Johnson Graphics and Photography Martha Baldwin Lonnie Richards Les Troyer TORCH Vol. 9 No. 3 Fall Issue, 1986 Published by: Cedarville College Box 601 Cedarville, OH 45314 Dr. Paul Dixon, President NO PAID SUBSCRIPTION IN THE NEXT TORCH... Watch for this special Centennial issue. The college is plan– ning a year-long celebration to commemorate its first 100 years in Christian higher education. Also included will be the President's Annual Report. Please Help! Many copies of our TORCH magazine are returned to us because our readers have moved without notifying us. Then the Postal Service charges us hundreds of dollars to send us the new addresses. Would you help us by dropping us a line when you move? Thanks for your assistance. Contents: Seniors with Great Hearts . . . . . . . . . . . 4 by Dr. James T. Jeremiah Dr. Jeremiah reminds us ofa number ofGod's servants in the Bible who did not let age deter them from serving Him. Anna, Caleb, Barzillai, and Paul had hearts for God and are fine role models for senior adults . Don't Discount the Seniors! . . . . . . . . . . 6 by Rev. Norm Hedding Senior adults in the church are a great untapped resource for service and fellowship. Rev. Hedding presents many insightful ways in which these special church members can help edify the body ofChrist. Grandhelping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 by Marabeth Elmore Senior adults not only have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with their grandchildren but also can reinforce the principles their children are teaching their children. Mrs . Elmore enumerates a multitude of activities that grand– parents can share . The "Super Sixties" at Blackhawk . . . . . 11 by Rev. George Lampman Rev. Lampman suggests that senior adults in the community are more likely to relate to the church and its programs than to any community or government services. The "Super Sixties" ministers to more than 600 older people from over 95 churches in the Fort Wayne, Indiana, area. Caregiving at Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 by Audrey Bergen Caring for aging loved ones in the home is an experience that many families choose not to undertake. Mrs. Bergen shares how God blessed as she and her husband devoted three years oftheir lives to caring for his mother. A Word to Grandparents . . . . . . . . . . . 13 by Martha Baldwin The Bible indicates that the relationship people have with God affects their grandchildren more than one might think. God promises blessing as grandparents live godly lives and tell the truths ofScripture to succeeding generations. Departments: Praise God for Senior Saints . 3 Campus News . . . . . . . . . 14