Torch, Fall 1993

College Honors Jeremiahs D uring Homecoming 1993, the College, alumni, and friends honored Dr. James T. Jeremiah for his 40 years of service to Cedarville. In 1953, Dr. Jeremiah was instrumental in the transfer of Cedarville College to the Baptist Bible Institute board of trustees. The following year he left a successful pastoral ministry in Dayton, Ohio, to become president of the College. During Dr. Jeremiah's 24-year administration, Cedarville gained stability and respect. Enrollment increased from 100 to 1,250, buildings increased from eight to 37, and the College added many new academic programs. Dr. Jeremiah saw to it that thousands of young people received an education grounded in Scripture, equipping them to take Jesus Christ into a multitude of vocational opportunities. The chapel bearing his name was constructed in 1976. Since becoming chancellor in 1978, he has devoted much time to promoting the College in churches and conferences, and he currently has a ministry among senior groups across the country. "No incoming president," reflects Dr. Paul Dixon, "ever had a greater friend or confidant than I had in Dr. Jeremiah." The Alumni Association posthumously named Ruby Lathrop Jeremiah the 1993 Honorary Alumnus of the Year. Mrs. Jeremiah, wife of Dr. James T. Jeremiah for 55 years, went to be with the Lord August 21, 1991. She was a great encourager as the wife of a pastor, college president, and college chancellor. She was mother to their four children and grandmother to 13. Her life verse was Psalm 116:1-2: "I love the Lord, because He hath heard my voice and my supplications. Because He hath inclined His ear unto me, therefore will I call upon Him as long as I live." A Giving Opportunity l ends of the College have offered a $400,000 matching grant for laboratory equipment in the Engineering/Nursing/Science Center. This important equipment is necessary for students to conduct hands-on experimental lab work. To date, over $150,000 has been donated and matched. To help with this vital project, please contact the Development Office at 513-766-2211. Itineraries Dr. Paul Dixon President Redding, California Association of Regular Baptist Churches of Northern California, Annual Meeting, Grace Baptist Church, November 4-5 Dayton, Ohio Washington Heights Baptist Church (men's breakfast), November 13 Cicero, Indiana Harbour Shores Baptist Church, November 14 Kokomo, Indiana First Baptist Church, December 5 Athens, Ohio Albany Baptist Church, December 12 Parkertown, New Jersey Calvary Baptist Church, January 15-16 Cleveland, Ohio Good Shepherd Baptist Church, January 22-23 Dr. James T. Jeremiah Chancellor Muskegon, Michigan Calvary Baptist Church, Senior Seminar, November 5-7 Torch S