2007 Miracle Yearbook

e edarville University prides itself on starting the school year off with the Fall Bible Conference. What better way to commence a new year than by easing a few chapels and night services in before classes? "It gave us a fresh perspective on what we believe and why,and how we should act upon our belief,"sophomore Kaitlin Dunnevant reflected. On August 21,2006,President Bill Brown set the 2006-2007school year in motion by introducing our theme:"Go and Make Disciples"from the Great Commission of Matthew 28:17-20. Those who experienced hard circumstances over the summer were lifted up in prayer—a powerful reminder of what over three thousand students plus faculty and staffcan bear through the support oftheir brothers and sisters in Christ. Students also enjoyed a new worship leader, Matt Rexford,and innovative praise songs. Thefollowing day,Dr.Brown introduced the Bible Conference speaker:inspirational,lively,and challenging Dr.Voddie Baucham. Though returning students were disappointed with not being able to sing the traditional Lion ofJudah,Dr.Baucham brought his own lion to the stage in his messages aboutcontending for the faith. Senior Sarah Ensslen was especially appreciative of his topicfor the week. She said, "Contending for the faith was a great topicfor our last Fall Bible Conference as we will soon leave Cedarville and be immersed in secular society every day." No student was caught sleeping as Baucham began by placing Jeremiah 29:11 back into context and answered our worldview questions with Colossians 1:15-23. Sophomore Corey Reeder appreciated the passion he held for his chosen topic. "[His] passion was evident in how sound his doctrine was and how he solidly stood on the things he knew:' His genuine desire to touch the lost,oppressed,and hurting world inspired many as he urged students to rise up and share the gospel. His compelling gestures,compassionate tears, and urgent voice made every studentfeel the depth of his ultimate challenge: "Eternity is at stake,Cedarville!" A "Baucham's reminder of how crucial the Resurrection is to our faith was a great start to the year,"says senior Nathan Hamilton. Witit Vit. Vaiie,ligachast,