2005 Miracle Yearbook

"The Missions Conference always helps me to put my own dreams and goals into the perspective of what is eternally important," said sophomore Amanda Acker. Cedarville University's long-standing Missions Conference tradition returned this year in full swing. Several uniquely gifted speakers shared with faculty, staff, and students at this year's conference. Monday morning, Tania Rich—wife of Mark Rich, a missionary killed in the nineties—encouraged the Cedarville family to trust in God's providential plan. On Tuesday and Wednesday, Grady Toland of Emmanuel Christian School and Gary Frost of the Southern Baptist Convention shared inspirational stories about the mission field here and abroad. Sophomore Jamie Foo recalled, "Dr. Toland left an indelible mark on our hearts with his message of being a witness for Christ at any price I don't think I'll ever forget that story he told about the Vietnamese boy who took such an incredible stand for the Lord Dr. Ron Cline of HCJB World Radio, the conference keynote speaker, led the evening sessions While the conference was informative and educational, it was also challenging. Freshman Nate Washatka shared,"While the spring conference didn't convince me that God wants me to contemplate overseas missions work, it definitely caused me to re-evaluate my goals I'm trying to discover how I can be a missionary for Christ within my future discipline, whatever that may be." Despite some damp and chilly weather, the Missions Conference started the spring off with a fresh appreciation for the importance of global evangelism The stories and the conversations left a mark on many students as they prepared for the semester ahead and the future beyond Michael Carlo plays the diembe during worship Liz Pesce, Rob Reid, Paula Thompson, Laura Ransom, and Isaac Pittman, under Mr. DiCuirci's leadership. sing "Shout to the Lord." 240 spring