2005 Miracle Yearbook

Conference In the usual Cedarville style, students began this school year with unpacking, unpredictable weather, socializing, and "The Lion of Judah." Providing a transition from summer break to the unique CU lifestyle, the Fall Bible Conference aptly guided students into a new year of academics and ministry. The 2004 Fall Bible Conference commenced with two sessions under the leadership of Dr. Brown, who introduced his messages with the title "Light in the Darkness," his theme for the year ahead. He then passed the torch to this conference's highlighted orator, Dr. Tim Kimmel. As Executive Director of Family Matters, Dr. Kimmel works to prepare families for every season of life they enter, so they can do so together and emerge not only intact, but enriched. At the conference Dr. Kimmel,renowned speaker and author, mainly discussed why he believed a good number of students raised in a thoroughly Christian environment rebel. He also addressed what individuals, families, and local churches can do to combat this common rebellion. Students throughout the campus were convinced that Dr. Kimmel had related to them and struck at the heart of the issue. Junior Stephanie Stuebel reflected that the message reminded her of "the importance of making sure we understand why we believe what we believe." The insight Dr. Kimmel provide o challenged many students, including junior Erin Finke,"to be more compassionate toward Chris eenagers who rebel." Dr. Kimmel's humor often swept the chapel into thunderous laugher, even as his messages provoked reconsideration mfortable Christian circles.'ed by soaring praise songs and musical performances, Dr. Kimmel's message made itself clear: the year ahead would require thought, and the lives ahead would require devotion. Dr.Tim Kimmel r Drullinger said, "I've been the conference organist at Cedarville since joining the faculty in the fall of 1989. I thoroughly enjoy the instrument and appreciate its contribution to worship. I enjoy working with Mr. DiCuirci and the other musicians. But perhaps most of all I enjoy being in a place where I can hear the students sing!" Pastor Rohm welcomes students to the new school year, alerting them to prayer requests and introducing speakers—famous for his meaningiful pauses as he waits for students to quiet down Brian Carlson and Ryan Rotman play guitar during worship Rotman said. • I all around just love playing music Whether that's on my bass or my trombone. I just want to be able to use the gifts and talents God has given me for His glory. That's what I strive for each time I play."