Torch, Summer 1983

Dr. Lawlor with the Lord O n Thursday, June 23 , 1983, Dr. George L. Lawlor, Professor Emeritus of Greek and Bible , went home to be with the Lord he loved and served. Dr. Lawlor taught at Cedarville College for 20 years. Beyond his ministry in the classroom, he authored books on the Beatitudes, the Virgin Birth, and the book of Jude. For many years he authored a column on Greek word studies for the Ohio Independent Baptist. Only eternity will reveal the impact his teaching/preaching/ writing ministry has had on countless lives through the years. T he Department of Business Administration has announced the purchase of a new academic computer. The model chosen is the Digital Equipment Company's VAX 11-750 with peripheral devices at a cost of $150,000 . In addition, the Cleveland Foundation awarded a $30,000 grant to Cedarville for the improvement of computer literacy of both faculty and students. Of 50 applications from Ohio schools, Cedarville was one of only 12 institutions to receive grants. T he Board of Trustees has two new members : Clyde E. Gene Miller and Rev . Lynn E . Rogers . Mr. Miller is co-owner of Miller Brothers Oil Corporation of Allegan, Michigan. This is the largest independent oil company in Michigan. Mr . and Mrs. Miller have four children and are members of First Baptist Church in Allegan. Rev. Rogers has served for 30 years as pastor of Northfield Baptist Church in Northfield, Ohio . An alumnus of Cedarville College, he was the first recipient of the "Alumnus of the Year" award in 1968 . He has served on the boards of the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism, Baptist Mid-Missions, and the Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches. Additionally, he has been instrumental in developing the camping programs at Camp Patmos and Skyview Baptist Ranch. George L. Lawlor 1907-1983