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CIU Inauguration Day, Oct. 4, 2007

D r. Helmuth Egelkraut was the pioneer, the birthing parent of the

CIU campus in Korntal, Germany. Sinceretiring from the post of rector and deanof Korntal, he contributes as an at-largeprofessor of Bible, Theology and Missions.

Would you like to be standing in thecorner of the room and hear wisecounsel from an elder statesman to ayounger leader? Well, we have theprivilege of “listening in” on Helmuth’swords to President and Mrs. Jones at aCIU dinner of the board of trusteesand faculty. Listen closely!

“Dear Dr. Jones and dear Mrs.Jones, most precious guests andfriends. I am here as a foreigner – aforeigner among friends. So I am feel-ing quite at home. It is my privilege to bring to the inauguration of Dr.Jones as president of CIU the bestwishes and congratulations of theKorntal campus of CIU in Germany,from the rector, the Rev. Mr. TraugottHopp personally, the faculty, the staff,and the students. It is their hope that under your leadership CIU willgrow in strength and that our relation-ship will remain one of mutual confi-dence and trust so that there will be astrong partnership.

“It is my honour to be in your midstthis evening. So let me add a few

personal words. Now and then a groupof older folks meet by accident at thebreakfast table or at lunch in the cafe-teria. One is Dr. Layman with his wis-dom and wit. Another is Dr. Hulbertwith his never-ending curiosity. Dr.Kallgren, we occasionally grant a placein our midst, hoping that in his youthhe might benefit from our reminiscing.One day my meal partners mused:whenever you have been here to teach,a change in the presidency occurred.To tell you the truth: I was shocked.This had never come to my mind andneither did I intend it nor did I knowthat my teaching might have thoseeffects. The Romans used to say postnon propter est. Nevertheless, it mademe think. Dr. Jones, I would love toreturn to this campus in whatevercapacity. My prayer for you, therefore,

is that yours will be a presidency ofmany years, say 15 at least, perhaps 20.Your age would permit it. It would be good for Columbia, and you haveworthy predecessors with so manyyears in office.

“It is my prayer that you will not only plan, initiate and sow, but that you also may see growth andeventually have the joy of harvesting.I have been a farmer and still have afarmer’s heart.

“I know it to be true: Growth takestime.

“You must find the right field. Youhave it. You must find the right seedand breed; you go for it. You must fer-tilize and perhaps water. You mustkeep weeds down; and you cannotpostpone that till last judgment, andyou must send pests away. There may

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Wise Words to a New President: God Does the Impossible!Dr. Helmuth Egelkraut speaking to new Columbia International University President Bill Jones and his wife Debby Jones

Egelkraut (far right) with CIU President Dr. Bill Jones and his wife Debby.

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By Joan DormanPresident, CIU Alumni Association

Your calendar probably looks likemine; 24 hours packed as full as

can be. I have a list with boxes tocheck off, but eating comes so natu-rally that I don’t bother writing itinto the schedule. I know when it istime.

Another item that does not appearon my list is my favorite time of day.I call it my “listening” time. Afteryears of trying to fit devotions intomy schedule, the struggle has ended.I live a life of clinging to the Lord,as I crave God speaking through myBible, devotional books and myprayer notebook. Prayer has becomemore what God has to say to me andmany desires pouring out of myheart to Him.

I usually begin with a devotionalbook. It’s like having dessert first.

Meat and vegetables are next as Godspeaks through His Word. Next iswhen I talk to God more, but stilllisten as I use a prayer notebook. Iconsider this time of day my bigmeal with Jesus. “Look! I stand atthe door and knock. If you hear mecalling and open the door, I willcome in, and we will share a meal asfriends.” Revelation 3:20 (NLT)

But some mornings are intenseand hectic. My “listening” time mayinclude only a few minutes of read-ing a devotional book or a fewScripture verses; like a breakfast baron the run. It is on those days I canrelax and draw from the overflow ofHis grace and love.

As I continue my conversationwith God throughout the day, Jesusis in me, and with me. We talkthrough the day. And after I pass outon my pillow, Jesus is still in me,with me and upon me. If I wake up

in the night, we can talk then too.I recently read the book by CIU

alumnus, Robert R. Cushman titled,“What If You Pray?” (WinepressPublishing). Vignettes of his life ofprayer from personal to corporate,from home to church, were refresh-ing. It is a great book to read as adaily devotional to encourage yourpursuit of conversation with the loverof our soul.

Student debt is making it hard formissionaries to pursue

their calling. As theprice of educationhas increased, sohas the anxiety ofstudents pursuingGod’s call over-seas. One familyheard of this phe-nomenon and decidedto do something about it.Working with CIU’s DevelopmentTeam, the Arnold Pent Scholarshipwas created to help those beingcalled to international church plant-ing to reach their destination sooner.

This scholarship is a little differentthan most. It is awarded to those

who are in their final year ofCIU or to CIU alumni.

To receive this scholar-ship, you must be pur-suing a church-plant-ing ministry interna-tionally and have an

outstanding student loanincurred while studying at

CIU. Once awarded, themoney is sent directly to the stu-dent’s loan provider.

To apply for this scholarship,please go to www.ciu.edu/college/financialaid and follow the links for

the Pent Scholarship. Send all completed forms to fbedell@ciu.edu.

Prayer and the Busy Woman

CIU Development Office Announces UniqueScholarship to Benefit some Alumni

“The Pent Scholarshipreally helped us to pay off myloans. This has enabled us to

pursue God’s calling overseas.”

– A CIU Alumnus who will be church planting in a closed country

in North Africa.

Alumni AssociationColumbia International UniversityVolume III, No. 3, Summer 2008

Upward is published as a service to CIUalumni by the Alumni Ministries Officeof Columbia International University.

Editor: Peggy Lee Manoogian Editing Consultant: Bob HolmesDesigner: Stefanie M. Hauser

Direct all inquiries to:The Upward magazineAlumni MinistriesP.O. Box 3122 Columbia, S.C. 29230-3122(803) 807-5503 • alumni@ciu.edu

Visit our website www.ciu.edu/alumni

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even be some thieves who want tosteal the best of your goods. So, be onyour watch!

“Most of all, a farmer needspatience, perseverance, steadfastness,and hope. But when you have doneeverything, you will realize in spite ofall your giftedness there is one thingyou cannot do: you cannot make itgrow, mature, and plenish. There arejust things beyond our control, and attimes that makes us despair, especiallyif one is as energetic and goal orient-ed as you and me.

“Let me mention how I came tolearn this lesson. It was in early May1990 at the end of the presidency ofDr. McQuilkin. Application had beenfiled with SACS* for having Korntalrecognized as a degree-granting site.The answer was delayed for manyweeks, and then the application wasrejected. For me that was not only theend of this application, it was goingto be the end of Korntal.

“On Sunday, somebody draggedme, grown up as Lutheran, steeped inreformed theology, to a big Baptistchurch in West Columbia. I sat thereduring Sunday school. It must havebeen good because the room wasfilled to the last chair. But to me itwas neither interesting, nor edifying,nor stimulating. So I leafed throughmy Bible and chanced on a little cardleading me to Jeremiah 32:26.

“I am the Lord, the God of allmankind. Is anything too hard for me?

“I looked for parallel verses.Jeremiah 32:17 Ah Lord God! Behold,Thou hast made the heavens and theearth by Thy great power and by Thineoutstretched arm! Nothing is too diffi-cult for Thee.

“Another is in Genesis 18:14 whenSarah was told she would conceive:Is anything too difficult for the Lord? Atthe appointed time I will return to you,at this time next year, and Sarah shallhave a son.

“At the annunciation of the birth of

Jesus found in Luke 1:37 For nothing will be impossible withGod.

“And after the turning away of the young ruler the same words occur, Luke 18:27 The thingsimpossible with men are possiblewith God.

“And as Jesus prays in Gethsemanehe closes with: Abba, everything ispossible with you” – [abba ho paterpanta dynata soi - even raising me fromthe dead] as recorded in Mark 14:36,and then Jesus goes forth to the cross.Only six times in the Bible, to myknowledge. But at that moment Iknew: It will happen. It took hardwork. Failures needed to be admittedand corrected. Changes needed to bemade, distrust overcome. But theLord brought it about. As you lookat it, it is a word for utmost criseswhen we are at our wits end, fortimes of utmost hopelessness. Youwill face such situations. Thenremember: Nothing is impossible with God.

“To this very day, I never told thisin public, well, not to anybody, noteven to my wife. I tell it tonight foryou, Dr. Jones – for times of crisesand despair.

“I do not say that it does not takehard labor, the advice and counsel offriends, even the admission of mis-takes. To ask for counsel and to admitmistakes, even sins, may be humiliat-ing. Nevertheless, you can do that.Because, you are under Christ, and tobe under Christ means to be underHis forgiveness privately and in office.

“At times the counsel you are givenmay be quite normal advice, perhapsnot even spiritual. There were twoChristian friends, both farmers. Theirfields side by side. One day they metthere. Both had potatoes on them.The one’s green, lush, you almost sawhow big they would be. The other’smiserable. So he asked, ‘Tell mebrother, what do I wrong. I come

almost daily and pray. But thosepotatoes just won't grow.' 'Well,' theother said, 'Your field does not needmore prayer, it just needs goodmanure.'

“Now God has given you onecounsellor and friend who is next toyou as no one else: Mrs. Jones. May Iturn to you? It is your task, Mrs.Jones, besides all the responsibilitiesand obligations as first lady, of whichI know next to nothing, to tell himwhat perhaps none other dares to tellhim as you may see what no one elsesees because you love him.

“And you, and now I say Bill; dowell to listen to her without gettingangry. I know that is not easy. If mywife tells me, I get angry. But aftertwo or three days I come back andhave to say, ‘I am sorry, darling. Youwere right, and now help me to get itright.’ And so the Lord grant youtogether a ministry of many years, aministry of sowing, a ministry of hardwork, a ministry where mistakes willoccur and need to be admitted andrectified, but most of all, a ministry ofharvesting.

“And, lest you forget it, there is atime to sow and a time to reap, and atime in between. I brought you someseed: beans, carrots, peas, radish,some flowers too, to make life morecolourful – and each needs to betreated its own way.

“The Lord bless you both, Dr. andMrs. Jones with a ministry of sowing,a ministry of hard work, at times tothe point of exhaustion, and a min-istry of reaping.

“The Lord will be with you.Emmanuel.”

Wise Words continued from page 1.

* SACS is the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, an accrediting agency.

“ … it is a word for utmost crises whenwe are at our wits end, for times

of utmost hopelessness. You will face such situations. Then remember:

Nothing is impossible with God.”– Dr. Helmuth Egelkraut

to CIU President Bill Jones

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By Dr. David CashinProfessor, CIU Seminary & Schoolof Missions

The 2008 Missions StrategySeminar at Columbia

International University broughttogether a unique gathering ofmissions and church leadersseeking reconciliation and part-nership for the ultimate task offulfilling the Great Commission.Keynote speakers, Dr. MichaelJohnson, Pastor Randy Naborsand the Rev. Jack Gainesbrought together African-American pastors and traditionally white mission agen-cies in a new profound sense of reconciliation from thepast and commitment to a new level of partnership.Gaines demonstrated that reconciliation is at the core ofthe gospel. Nabors called the delegates to a new level ofunity in the churches as they embrace the task of recon-

ciling the nations to God.Johnson illustrated what thismeans for a new generation ofAfrican-American missionaries.Conference delegates took partin numerous breakout sessionsthat emphasized the “nuts andbolts” of mission recruitmentand partnership for missions.The high point of the confer-ence was a Friday night reconcil-iation service with repentanceand a foot-washing ceremony.Pastor Eric W. Davis of Word ofGod Church and Ministries in

Columbia, S.C. led the delegates in a communion serv-ice as he emphasized that we are one body, a people, anda royal priesthood called to reconcile all nations to God.Building on the momentum from the conference, thetheme of next year’s Missions Strategy Seminar will be“Awakening the Sleeping Giant, Mobilizing the AfricanAmerican Church for World Missions.”

“Together as One for God’s Greater Glory”A Review of the Annual Missions Strategy Seminar

By Cindy (Reeves) Watkins, aka “Mom” Class of 1998

Ireceived my Master’s degree in TEFL (TeachingEnglish as a Foreign Language) from Columbia

International University in 1998, with a heart for teachingoverseas. But God had other plans. As much as I longedto be in a hard place in foreign missions, God placed me inCharlotte, N.C. where, because of my degree, the worldcame to learn English in my classes for nine years. Alsoduring that time, I went on missions trips to India (threetimes), China, Argentina, and Rwanda. While having atremendous influence for the Kingdom, I still had feelingsof being a “second class” CIU graduate because I wasn’tusing my degree as a traditional missionary overseas.

Late last year, I planned to visit a couple of old class-mates in Columbia when we noticed my weekend visitcoincided with CIU’s Young Alumni Reunion Day(YARD). Skeptically, I went to the YARD event. Inalmost 10 years, I had returned to CIU only once. I wasglad I came back. I heard CIU President Dr. Bill Jonesarticulate his vision for CIU. It includes marketplace peo-

ple like me. In his presentation, he spoke of training more“Professional Christians” such as pastors and missionaries,in addition to “Christian Professionals” in the marketplace.I saw the tremendous difference in CIU today from whereit was in 1998 when I graduated, and I knew I wanted tobe a part of the future of my alma mater.

Also at YARD, I heard about a new initiative calledTEAM CIU which equips alumni to spread the wordabout CIU. It fits right in with where God is leading me.For the past two years, I had been pleading with God to

Confessions of a Former “Second-Class” GraduateWhy I’m on Board with TEAM CIU

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Foot washing ceremony atthe reconciliation service.

The first members of TEAM CIU: (front) Selene Matthews, AnnSmith, (rear) Domna Colepaugh, Dean Kasey, John Heflick,Tammy Arrowsmith, Cindy Watkins, Doug Dorman, Rudy Oates.

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May 17 — 9 a.m.Graduate School and SeminaryCommencement – CIU

June 28Celebration at New Life 91.9 inCharlotte, NC and CIU Gathering – CIU, President Dr. BillJones

July 5-12TCS/MK (Third Culture Student - Missionary Kid) Student Retreat #1 – Bethel Camp

July 16-19Meeting of the InternationalInstitute for Christian School Educators (IICSE) & theAssociation for Christian Schools International (ACSI) – CIU

Aug. 7-8The Leadership Summit - CIU

Aug. 6-12TCS/MK (Third Culture Student - Missionary Kid) Student Retreat #2 – CIU

Sept. 11-13Legacy Celebration andHomecoming 2008 - CIU

Oct. 2 10:50 a.m. – Noon.Chapel – Cash Godbold and Family – CIU

Nov. 8YARD (Young Alumni ReunionDay) 2008 and CIU BOWL – CIU

Upcoming Events

Thanks to alumni like you, theAlumni Association Leadership

Council’s “Recognitions Task Force”is very busy these days! There aremany nominations of alumni youthink are worthy of recognition fortheir fruitful service. Nominees comefrom all walks of life – marketplace,

ministry, homemakers, missions,education, the arts, and more.

Among our nominees are individu-als and couples, North Americansand internationals, married and sin-gle, men and women. One suchrecognition at CIU is Alumnus of theYear. You may view photos and brief

bios of past recipients online at the CIUAlumni Hall of Service:http://tinyurl.com/ynqm78

The Alumni Association will berecognizing several people as Alumniof the Year during the CIUHomecoming celebration. You maysubmit nominations at:http://www.ciu.edu/alumni/connect/alum-year/bbnc-nomination.php

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qquuaalliittyy eemmppllooyyeeeess?? CCIIUU

JJoobb BBooaarrdd iiss hheerree!!The new CIU Job Board is quicklybecoming a tool that God is usingto link many alumni to His calling,regardless of the occupation. TheCIU Job Board is exclusive to theCIU family, so as an employer youknow you can count on these folks toshare your core values.

http://www.ciu.edu/alumni/anews.php/0807CIUJobBoard

CIU Hall of Service

somehow let me have an impact on thisgeneration for missions locally and global-ly. I saw how TEAM CIU would be apart of God’s future for me as I impactthe nations with the message of Christ, bypointing students toward CIU. I see whyGod put that burden on my heart. I knowthat I can make a difference in bringing toCIU, students who are called to serveChrist in the United States, and thosecalled to international service.

On Feb. 15-16, I joined seven otheralumni for the first TEAM CIUWorkshop, a two-day seminar whichtrained alumni to represent CIU as volun-teer recruiters. I was blown away by thespirit of change, openness and genuinelove that wafted through every depart-ment of CIU. God is doing an excitingthing at CIU and I want to be a part of it.When I was challenged to talk with otheralumni who might be interested in help-ing recruit students, I realized why Godhad led me to attend the YARD. Not onlywas I excited about recruiting students forCIU, but also about making contact withalumni friends to share where CIU istoday. The whole weekend was also a timeof healing for me in so many ways. Now Ican build bridges with prospective stu-dents and be a catalyst of reconciliation inthe lives of fellow alumni who left feelinglike “second class” graduates.

If you’d like to learn more aboutTEAM CIU, go to www.ciu.edu/alumni/teamciu, or you may contact John Heflickat jheflick@ciu.edu, (803) 807-5504.

Confessions continued from page 4.

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’40sDon Rulison (CBS ’48) ThailandDon is very grateful to his son Jon, andhis daughter, Anabel, for the wonderfulloving care they are giving him. He con-tinues grading Bible correspondence coursesfor prison inmates and writing his memoirs.Dkarulison1@juno.com

Sarah & J.T. Midyett (both CBC ’49)Australia

J. T. Midyett, CBC ‘49, lifetime mission-ary to India and Australia, who also ministered toInternationals in Columbia from 1994 to 2006, requestsprayer regarding multiple health problems that becameevident as he was finally retiring at age 86. PRAY thatvarious treatments will keep his carotid artery blockagebelow 80 percent so surgery will not be necessary; forthe neurosurgeon’s wisdom in treating a brain clot and abrain cyst; for all God’s purposes to be accomplished inallowing these problems just as their family is beingreunited in Australia for the first time in 15 years.somidyett@bigpond.com

’50sArthur Wiens (CBS ’50)

ItalyArthur reached the age of 86 in Novemberand thanks the Lord for the reasonable health he enjoys,although he is less active. He is happy for the ministryof encouragement and prayer that he continues to have.This year has been a special year for his church as 11people were baptized. He thanks everyone for theirintercession for him and for the Lord’s work in Italy.arthur.wiens@tin.it

Dot Thomas (CBS ’54) Waynesville, NC Dot is delighted with the progress on the ThailandBible story and literacy projects. She is also excitedabout the continued success of the Cambodia literacyproject and the movement of God in Vietnam.Furthermore, Dot gives praise to the Almighty for goodhealth and strength at 80 years old.dmthomas@dnet.net

’60sHi (BC ’66) & Yen Truong

Westminster, CAHi and Yen have retired after being

faithful servants of the Lord withMission to the World. Please continue to

pray for the Lord’s provision for them andthat their retirement funds will stretch to meet their

needs. Hitruong75@aol.com

Frank & Kay Walker Fry (CBC ’67) Peachtree City, GA

Frank and Kay are proud to announcethe birth of their 12th grandchild,Reuben Joshua Fry born on Dec. 19,2007. He was just in time for Christmas!frankafry@bellsouth.net

’70sWalt (CBS ’70) & Lois Zigrang (BC ’70)

Lancaster, PA After serving the Lord as missionaries from 1969 to2006, Walt and Lois retired and moved to theLancaster, PA area where their son, Glen, his wife,Genine, and two daughterslive. Glen is audio/mediadirector at Calvary Church.It brings them much joy see-ing their granddaughters,(Melinda, 15 and Jenna, 12)loving the Lord, active in thechurch, and going on mission trips. Walt and Lois alsohelp in the church mentoring program, conduct Biblestudies, assist in the children’s program and the missionprogram, and disciple younger men and women. walt-loiszig@dejazzd.com

J. Douglas (CBS’ 72) and Vernadene HeckJapan – USA

Doug and Vernadene are retiring after 35 years of serv-ice with TEAM in Japan. Their temporary address inthe United States will be: J. Douglas Heck, 1121Blakeley Street, West Chicago, IL 60185.Dvinemail@aol.com

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Homecoming2008

September 11 – 13

T he third annual LegacyReunion will be a special

day honoring the 50th reunion of the class of 1958 and all earli-er classes. You’re invited if youattended CIU (then known asCBC), during this time. It willbe a day of memories, singing,laughter, and re-connections with the life and history of CIU.A very special highlight of theday will be a Legacy Reunionreception, to be held onThursday evening on thegrounds of the Robert MillsHouse in downtown Columbia(formerly part of the downtowncampus of CBC), featuring aspecial speaker, class photos and tours.

8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Breakfast and time with Alumni of the Year 10 a.m. – Noon Chapel with CLC speaker, Barry Winchell Noon – 1:30 p.m. Lunch (Workshops/Seminars) 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Class reunion — Class of 1958

Thursday Evening Reception – ALL Classes 1923-Present 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Tours, reception, class photos 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Special speaker

Third Annual Legacy Celebration Schedule A special pre-Homecoming Event for the classes of 1923-1958.

B arry Winchell is the speakerfor the Christian Life

Conference and Homecoming ’08.He is the senior pastor of GraceFellowship Evangelical FreeChurch in Milford, NJ. Followinga career as a cross-cultural minister

and campus representative for TEAM from 1987-2002,he also served as assistant pastor of First EvangelicalFree church in New York from 1982-1985.

Friday, September 12 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Breakfast

7:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. Check in (Alumni Center)

8:00 a.m.-10:40 a.m. Classes Open to Visit

8:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. Ambassador Choir rehearsal Workshops /Seminars

10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Christian Life Conference Speaker-Barry Winchell

Alumni of Year Presentation;

Ambassador Choir

12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. President’s Luncheon (The Moore Fitness Center)

2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Class reunion time Ambassador Choir rehearsal

6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Homecoming Banquet (Moore Fitness Center)

7:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Recognition of class years and special groups

7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Ambassador Choir Concert (Moore Fitness Center)

Student/alumni prayer time.

Saturday, September 13 7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Check in (Alumni Center)

8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Breakfast (Cafeteria)

9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Family Fun Run/Walk (9-10)

Carnival (10-11)

Class Reunion Time

11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Soccer game (Soccer Field)

Noon-2:00 p.m. Lunch/recognition at halftime for sports team (Soccer field)

2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Class and group reunions

Barry and DawnWinchell

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Registration 2008 Register ONLINE at www.ciu.edu/homecoming08, byphone at (800) 777-2227, ext. 5500, or fill out this formand send it to: CIU, Alumni Ministries, P.O. Box 3122,Columbia, S.C. 29230. Former and current faculty/staffare free, but must register.

3rd Annual Legacy Reunion all day Thursday, 9/11:A special pre-Homecoming event for the classes of 1923-1958Individual � FREE x

Legacy Reception – Thursday evening 9/12:MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND For alumni 1959 - present Individual � FREE xFaculty/Staff � FREE x

Homecoming 2008 DAY PASS – Friday, 9/12:Includes all events and all meals as indicated on theschedule for Friday only (Item Cost x Number = total cost) Individual � $40 x =Couple � $60 x =Child � $10 x =Family � $80 x 1 = $80Faculty/Staff � FREE x

DAY PASS - Saturday 9/13Includes all events and all meals as indicated on theschedule for Saturday only (Item Cost x Number = total cost)Individual � $35 x =Couple � $55 x =Child � $10 x =Family � $75 x 1 = $75 Faculty/Staff � FREE x

ALL ACCESS PASS - BEST DEAL Includes events and meals as indicated on the schedulefor Friday and Saturday (Item Cost x Number = total cost)

Before July 31 Aug. 1 – Sept. 12

Individual � $45 � $65 x =Couple � $65 � $95 x =Child � $15 � $20 x =Family � $85 � $120 x 1 = $120 Family Passes are applicable for immediate family members only.

About You (Please Print): � Miss/Ms � Mrs. � Mr.

Last Name: ____________________________________First Name: ____________________________________Maiden Name: _________________________________Class Year:_____________________________________E-Mail: _______________________________________Phone: ________________________________________Address:_______________________________________City:________________ State: _____ Zip: __________� Require handicapped assistance while at CIU.

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Credit Card # Expires: security code (3 digits) Signature � Dorm room housing requested � Housing with local alumni requested �Will make own reservations at Sleep Inn.

Legacy Reunion If you are attending the LegacyReunion, please bring your CBCpictures with you!!! In conjunc-tion with our UniversityArchival Project, we would liketo collect as many pictures andstories as possible during theLegacy Reunion. We will havestations set up where we candigitally scan your CBC pictures.Then, we will put all the photosthat we collect onto a CD andhand these out on Saturday.You’ll be able to take home hun-dreds of one-of-a-kind picturesto enjoy with your family andfriends!

Hotel Accommodations We have negotiated a specialrate with the Sleep InnColumbia. The Sleep Inn islocated just off Bush River Roadat 1-26, approximately sevenminutes from CIU, with easyaccess on and off the interstate.The address is: 1901 RocklandRoad, Columbia, S.C. Roomswith one king-sized bed or twodouble beds are $59, breakfastincluded. You must call the SleepInn directly at (803) 731-9999before Sept. 6 and indicate you

are a ClU alumnus or spouse toreceive this special rate. Theserates are valid only for those par-ticipating in the Legacy Reunion(Sept. 11) or Homecoming ’08(Sept. 12-13). You will not beable to get this rate after Sept. 6or through the Internet.

Private AccommodationsSeveral alumni in the Columbiaarea have graciously offered to host fellow alumni at theirhomes during the LegacyReunion and Homecoming ‘07.Please contact the Alumni officeat (800) 777-2227, ext. 5500 for information, or directly at(803) 807-5500.

ChildcareWe will be able to provide child-care for children four years oldand under during the Fridaymorning workshops, the FridayLuncheon, all Chapel sessions,and the Friday night AlumniBanquet. There is no additionalcost for this service. To sign upfor childcare please call (800)777-2227, ext. 5500. Importantnote: we will only be able to provide childcare to those whocontact the alumni office beforeSept. 12.

Registration for the Legacy Reunion and Homecoming ’08 is Required

W e want to be good stewards of God’s resources. You canhelp us toward this goal by registering early for the Legacy

Reunion and Homecoming ’08. A great deal of planning andpreparation goes into these events, including catering and setup. Itis necessary to know who is going to be in attendance well ahead oftime to be able to properly plan for this event. We will make everyeffort to accommodate you, but we cannot guarantee any part of theLegacy Reunion or Homecoming ’08 without advanced registra-tion. Thank you for your assistance.

CIU Alumni Association2008 AALC BALLOT

Member at LargeChoose just FOUR:

❏ Cynthia Cabezas

❏ Alleene Kracht

❏ Ben Skelton

❏ Ed Walker

❏ Lindy Williams

How to VotePlease note that by voting for the AALC and registering forHomecoming online, you arehelping Alumni Ministries tosave approximately $10,000 inprinting/postage costs.

EZ Online Option: Simply goonline to www.ciu.edu/alumni/homecoming08 and submit yourchoices by June 26, 2008. You will also see a link to register for the Legacy Reunion andHomecoming online.

Mail Option: Tear off theattached ballot and mail it inalong with your Homecoming2008 registration by June 26,2008 to:

Alumni Ministries Columbia International University P.O. Box 3122 Columbia, S.C. 29230

DEADLINE IS JUNE 26!

Lindy Williams (BC ’01) Lindy lives with her husband Tim and two daugh-ters, Ross, 5, and Reese, 4, in Conway, S.C. She earned her bachelor’s degreefrom CIU in Bible and Elementary Education. Lindy teaches middle schoolmath in Loris, S.C., and enjoys pouring her life into children and sharing theLord as a “missionary” in the public school system. She treasures her time withher family and enjoys being involved with the children’s ministry at her localchurch.

Ben Skelton (BC ’06) Ben has been working at Camden Military Academy asacademy chaplain since graduating from CIU with a degree in Youth Ministryand Bible. CIU was a place of great spiritual formation and development for him.While at CIU he took opportunities to share God’s love and salvation in the formof pre-game devotions with the Chapin Timberwolves, a semi-pro football team.He saw the military as a mission field and enlisted in the South Carolina AirNational Guard as a chaplain assistant. He is currently pursuing a Master ofDivinity degree at Tennessee Temple University. Since leaving CIU, he hasdeveloped ways to raise financial aid money for current CIU students, and servesrecent graduates by training them in personal financial management skills. Hehas a passion for CIU and supports the school’s endeavor to train people “ToKnow Him and to Make Him Known.”

Alleene Kracht (BC ’68) Alleene was literally born into the CIU family. Herparents, Nell and Tom Petty, were staff and faculty members at the school untiltheir retirement. Alleene and Doug (‘67) have served with World Team since1972. Their first assignment was in Mandeville, Jamaica at the Jamaica BibleCollege. Their two children, Saranell and Jeremy, were born there. After 12 yearsin Madrid, Spain on a church planting team, Alleene and Doug returned toColumbia, S.C. to care for Alleene’s parents and her Aunt Sara Petty. They havecontinued with World Team on the training staff. Since returning to Columbia,Alleene has become part of a group that prays monthly for CIU, and started twoNILD ( National Institute of Learning Disabilities) programs in Europe for mis-sionary children. She is an active member of First Presbyterian Church inColumbia, S.C.

Ed Walker (CBC ‘51) Ed and his wife Mary Lee make their home inColumbia, S.C. Ed planted Grace Presbyterian Church in Lexington, VA. Heserved in Haiti with World Team first in theological education, and then as direc-tor of the Radio Lumière network. After 23 years in Haiti, he served as ministerof missions for World Team and then as their U.S. director. In retirement he hasfacilitated the leaders of Evangelical Churches of the West Indies to start theirown missionary sending agency, led seminars in several countries, was a missionsconsultant, mentored World Team appointees, served on the boards of theHispanic Educational Association and the National Institute for LearningDevelopment, and served as president of the CIU Alumni Association. Two of Ed and Mary Lee’s five children are also CIU alumni.

Cynthia Cabezas (Seminary ‘06) Cynthia graduated from CIU in 2006 (M.A.ICS) and resides in Columbia, S.C. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology atthe University of Costa Rica (UCR). Cynthia has served in various arenas overthe last 15 years. Her ministry has included missions abroad in diverse countries,managing logistics of a variety of church training programs, fundraising withinher previous missions organization, short term missions trips, youth ministry, andradio broadcasting. She works in the area of Church Multiplication at the SouthCarolina Baptist Convention, assisting Southern Baptist Hispanic Churchesthroughout the state. Her vision is to help her supervisors and team lay down ahealthy foundation for a cross-cultural ministry in South Carolina. Her passion isto see lives being transformed by the gospel of Christ worldwide.

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Stanley (CBC ’72) Faith De La Cour Japan

Stanley and Faith are continuing toprovide missionary care to those serv-

ing in Japan. With great expectations,they look forward to God’s continued

transformation in the church, mission andtheir family. A heart-felt thanks goes out to everyone fortheir prayers and financial support of this work.sfdelacour@aol.com

Betsy Edwards (BC ’74)Central Asia

Betsy delights in training centralAsian women to teach reading andwriting in their own language.Betsy_edwards@kastanet.org

Grace (CBS ’73) & Joy Young (CBC ’75)Newberry, S.C.

Grace and Joy have been busy visiting nursing homes,teaching the Bible and giving clothes to the poor. It hasbeen a joy being around the elderly people and the chil-dren. Pray for God’s love and truth to reach deeply intotheir hearts. There is a possibility of future mission tripsoverseas. Pray for the Lord’s clear leading and provisionregarding these open doors. lafiesther@yahoo.com

Terry (CBC ’76) & Sue Hammack Lexington, S.C.Over a three year period, Terry and Sue have seen Godorchestrate things in their move to a new city. Theythank the Lord for the completion of the ResourceCenter and for everyone who has contributed to it, andpraise God for the classes that are already in session!Ask the Lord to prepare them for their new roles andfor them to know His will for this new phase.Terry.hammack@sim.org

Jim (CBC ’79) & Jennifer Bowers Mali Jim and Jennifer are teaching the Pentateuch in theBible school. They will also be in the states for the sum-mer for their daughter’s high school graduation and toget her settled into college. They will return to Mali bythe end of the year. Pray for God’s wisdom in their

lesson plans and His grace in their travels. Pray as wellfor more evangelistic outreach opportunities.malibowers@gmail.com

’80sAndy & Sylvia Grosh (CBC ’81) Papua New GuineaAndy and Sylvia have been married 20 years and as one,they continue to share the light of God’s truth to thosein spiritual darkness.There are many who gen-uinely understand thatlight and darkness do notmix and have embracedJesus as their Lord, andwant to follow Him com-pletely. Pray that God would continue to provide theGrosh’s with wisdom and for the health, strength andspiritual growth of their loved ones. andy_grosh@sil.org

Robert (CBC ’82) & Linda Cushman (CBC ’82) Monroe Township, NJ

Robert pastored a Christian and Missionary AllianceChurch for 19 years, in the Princeton, New Jersey area.His book “What If You Pray” was released in 2007.Currently, he is a lead pastor of an externally-focusedchurch, Journey 2L2. He is also at work on a secondbook, “Beyond These Walls.” Macmon1@aol.com

Trevor & Norma Douglas (CBS ’82) Philippines Trevor and Norma are seeing the very hand of God inwhat He has called them to do. Trevor has had theopportunity to be involved with those actively engagedin evangelism. Norma finished her distance educationcourse in December 2007 and now looks forward toreceiving her Canadian teaching credentials. Pray fortheir children’s safety and continued growth in the Lord,and for Trevor and Norma’s furlough in June and July.Trevor.Douglas@worldteam.org

Douglas (CBS ’83) & Margaret Grenawalt (CBS ’83)Chicago, IL

The Grenawalt's ministry is preaching the gospel whereChrist is unknown (Romans 15:20). This verse is a pow-erful reminder as they seek to reach 100,000 foreignworkers in Chicago. Pray that they would rely on Godto prepare the people’s hearts and that He would pro-vide open doors for the gospel. dougsahib@yahoo.com

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John & Marjorie Gudmundson (CBS ’83)Venice, FL

John and Marjorie are excited about the Lord’s call forDominicans to spread the gospel in other countries.They look forward to strategic ministry through short-term missions teams scheduled to visit throughout thisyear. Dominican pastors have requested more missionsorientation and training for their congregations.Through everyone’s prayers and belief, it is possible for

the Lord to build and grow His church inthe Dominican Republic.

jmgudmundson@codetel.net.do

Mary Ann Steffy (CBS ’83) Ireland

Mary Ann values the time shespends with the Lord on a daily basis

because it allows her tounplug from the demands of life

for the purpose of resting in God. Shelooks forward to the Lord’s direction inhow He would have her serve Him. Prayfor the Lord’s continued comfort and strength concern-ing her cancer. Pray as well for safety and God’s provi-sion during her many travels. maryannsteffy@iol.ie

John (CBS ’83) & Judith Williams Tucson, AZThe dedication of the Tezoatlan MixtecNew Testament (Oaxaca, Mexico) willbe on March 15. John and Judith havevarious forms of the New Testament inaudio as well (CDs, cassettes, “talkingBibles” and Megavoice solar devices).

Please pray that God will use His Word in the lives ofthe Mixtec people. John_williams@sil.org

Larry (CBS ‘86) & Lula Filbert (CBC ’84) Ephrata, PA

Larry, Lula and their threechildren, Nathanael, Krissyand Zachary, are doingwell. Along with ministryresponsibilities, Larry and

Lula enjoy the time they have to spend with the family.This is a time where they can connect and give thanksfor all that He has done in each of their lives.bbaker@readmail.biz

Jim (CBC ’84) & Daniela Pitman Ft. Washington, PA

Jim and Daniela thank everyone for their prayers, notesof encouragement and gifts of support. They give praisefor the impact that CLC books are having around theworld. It has been a great encouragement for them toreceive letters from people who have been deeply affect-ed by the books. Pray as they continue to look for newauthors who call people to Christ and to a deeper rela-tionship with Him. Jim_dani6@msn.com

James (CBS ’85) & Elaine Dressner West Allis, WIJames and Elaine are making great strides and impact-ing their community with the Technical and LanguageCenter. But despite an advertising campaign, studentattendance is low. On a lighter note, their son has beenaccepted to the University of Chicago with a full schol-arship. With joy, they express their gratitude for God’slove and provision. Pray for continued success of all oftheir children, and for adequate attendance to make thetraining programs viable. dressner@motimail.com

Tim & Tricia Barrow (both CBS ’86) Johannesburg, South Africa

Tim and Tricia are thankful for God’s blessing in pro-viding their son’s school fees. They have seen how Godcontinues to be faithful through His people. Eventhough their faith waivers at times, they are overwhelm-ingly grateful. Tim and Tricia are encouraged about theprogress being made across the continent of Africa forGod’s glory. Pray for their ministry and country leaders.tntmbag@mweb.co.za

Mark (BC ’87) & Tina Mast (BC ’86)Ontario, Canada

Pray as Mark and Tina seek to reachthe “otherwise unreached” inNorthwestern Ontario, Canada. Alsopray for Timothy, Jonathan and

Rachel as they study at Moody Bible Institute.masts@tbaytel.net

Scott & Sharon MacLean (BC ’88) ItalyScott and Sharon have enjoyedtheir home ministry, but theyare excited about their return toItaly. In their absence, a mid-week Bible study has been start-ed and the ladies Bible studyand youth club have been making progress. Pray for the

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growth of these ministries. Pray also, that Scott andSharon would encourage and create excitement in othersfor God’s work of missions, and for continued financialsupport and safe travel. Scott@snsmaclean.net

’90sPhilip (CBS ’91) & Lynn Jackson (’90) MacedoniaPhilip and Lynn have been church planting inMacedonia for several years. Their time in Macedonia isshared with their three children, Samuel, Gabe andAnni. Philip and Lynn’s ministry also involves disciplingbelievers by challenging them to live out the principles ofGod’s Word in their daily lives and relationships. It is ablessing for them to see the growth in their marriage andchildren, so that they may make Christ known to otherfamilies. philiplynnjackson@gmail.com

John (CBS ’91) & April McDuffee (CBS ’90) Madrid, Spain

John and April rejoice in the Lord for everyone’s supportand are confident in His plans for Spain. John will behelping to develop the adult Sunday school programwhile April will help to develop the women’s ministrywhich has great potential for growth in spite of chal-lenges. Pray for the Lord’s wisdom to be given to theleadership in the church. Ask the Lord to strengthenthem, their marriages and families.johnapril@telefonica.net

Ed (CBC ’90) & Carol PomelearHamilton, MTEd and Carol are thankful for theopportunities and challenges Godhas provided them throughout their ministry. Ed hasbeen busy with weekly sermons and they both have beenteaching a Bible study. Pray for continued good health,and for continued growth of the congregation there.epomelear@rmbible.org

Tom (CBS ’83) & Ann Austin (CBS ’91) South Africa Tom and Ann feel blessed in their return to SouthAfrica. They have been emphasizing the use of Bible sto-rytelling for evangelizing, leadership training, and churchplanting. Part of their ministry is to help missionariesand national partners develop, especially in chronologicalBible storytelling. Pray for their own training and skilldevelopment as well as those they are ministering to.taustin@mtwafrica.org

Steve & Adanna McGee (’91) Trinidad, West IndiesSteve and Adanna have seen God’sblessings upon the church since theyhave been reaching out to the WestIndies. Steve’s new position as directorfor the English speaking Caribbean-Miami International Seminary

(MINTS) has afforded him the opportunity to teach andtravel to other and future affiliates of MINTS. Pray fortheir health, strength, safety and protection as they liveand move about in Trinidad. stevemcgee@tstt.net.tt

Stephen (BC ’91) & Patty Sark China Stephen, Patty, Josiah, Emilyand Jacob praise God formatching them with Sarah Joy,their adopted daughter fromChina. Sarah’s Chinese name isJiang Yi-wen. Pray that Stephenand Patty will be the kind ofparents that He desires them tobe for her.

Frank (CBS ’92) & Linda Hairgrove (CBS ’92)Fitchburg, WI

Frank and Linda are grateful that God saw themthrough a time of continuing education. They haveprayerfully accepted the opportunity to prepare andempower field teams. Frank’s focus on media and socialmovements will help church planters to understand howto use cell groups more effectively. Linda has beeninvolved in personal and team development, workingwith missionaries who are preparing to go to the field.Pray for financial provision in this next chapter of theirlives. hairgrove@wisc.edu

Ron (BC ’98) & Amy Smith (CBS’98)Abington, PA

Ron and Amy are excited about beginning their churchplanting ministry in Milan, Italy. They have been raisingsupport full time and look forward to arriving in Milanby September. Pray for the Lord’s provision of allmonthly support by September and for His guidanceduring this transition. Pray as well for the team in Milan

as they deepen relationships,share the gospel and disciplenew believers.

ron.smith@worldteam.org

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’00sSteve and Cathy Redington(BC ’03) Reinholds, PASteve and Cathy (Skowronek)Redington are happy toannounce the newest addi-tions to their family — twinboys, Zephaniah Matthewand Benjamin Luke. They were born three months pre-mature in May 2007. Cathy and Steve are grateful toGod for these two miracles in their lives.Cathy@redington.us

C. William Harrison (BC ’04)Grand Rapids, MI

Will and his wife are very happy toannounce the birth of their son, Ian

Blake Harrison on Jan. 25, 2008. We rejoice with them.williswolf@gmail.com

Eric (CBS ’07) and Kristi Bothur(CBS ’98) Columbia, S.C.Eric and Kristi joyfully announcethe birth of their daughter, LydiaGrace Bothur. Lydia was born onJan. 27, 2008, weighing six pounds,four ounces and was 19 3/4 inches

long. She has blue-grey eyes and a full head of hair.Please pray also for Lydia’s weight gain, as she is notwhere she should be, and pray for Kristi as she recovers.bothur@att.net

Paul R. Van Gorder (Honorary Alumnus)Paul is 86 years old and suffers from Lewy Body Disease.He is under hospice care. His daughter, Becky Oliver(BC ’70) writes that her father loves CIU deeply, as evi-denced in his having served on the CIU Board ofTrustees and the fact that his two daughters, Becky andGinny Briggs (BC ’75) and his only granddaughter JennyCarrera (BC ’01) graduated from CIU.

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With the LordVirginia McQuilkin Bowers (CBC ’35)

Mrs. Bowers, 93 went to be with theLord on Jan. 28, 2008. She was thedaughter of the first president of CBCRobert C. McQuilkin and his wifeMarguerite. Mr. Bowers is survived byher brother and sister-in-law J.

Robertson (CBC ’47 and third president of CBC) andDeborah McQuilkin, her sister, Aimee McQuilkin(CBC ’40), her sister Anne (CBC ’52) and brother-in-law Perry (CBC ’52, Sem ’61) Priest. Preceding her indeath was Marguerite McQuilkin Cartee (CBC ’43).She is also survived by four sons, their wives and a hostof grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Son, PaulBowers, (CBC ’63), and grandchildren Sara LynnBowers (BC ’92) and Benjamin “Jamie” Bowers (BC ’99)are alumni as well.

She and her husband, Louis Bowers, served in therural jungle of Liberia for 35 years. Mrs. Bowers wasinvolved in teaching and teacher training throughout hercareer and home-schooled all five of her children untilhigh school, while managing the household in primitiveconditions. She also led children’s ministries in the vil-lages and was instrumental in many literacy and healthcare initiatives. In 1991, Mrs. Bowers was honored as a

Distinguished Alumna of Columbia InternationalUniversity. Leaving a legacy to be admired by many, Mrs.Bowers will be dearly missed. Please pray for the Bowersand McQuilkin families.

John Fain, Jr. (CBC ’41) The Rev. Fain’s life as a pastor,

teacher, evangelist and counselor hasaffected many thousands of peoplethroughout the United States and inmany foreign countries. He loved theWord of God, preached the Word,and by God’s grace, lived the Word. On Feb. 11, 2008 hewent to be with the Living Word. His influence as aChristian husband and father has also been widespreadreaching to successive family generations who are faith-fully serving the Lord. Family members who have alsoattended CIU are his son, the Rev. Dr. John L. Fain, III (CBS ’85), his daughter-in-law is Esther Dawn ScovillFain (BC ’85), his son-in-law the Rev. Richard Hodges(CGS ’84), and his two daughters, Judy (BC ’68), andJan (BC ’72).

James E. Boyd (CBC ’43) Mr. Boyd went to be with the Lord on Feb. 11, 2008.

Louisa Tutty Lewis (CBC ’44) Mrs. Lewis passed away on Nov. 27, 2007.

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Mary C. Chilton (CBS ’49)Mary went to be with the Lord on Oct. 20, 2007. Her

brother, Harold, writes “She always spoke so highly ofher days at CBC and of the friends and instructors sheknew there. She had a large part in bringing me to theLord with letters to me in WWII when I was in theSouth Pacific.”

Elinor Sue Burney (CBC ’49)Sue Burney was an educator and counselor for over

30 years in Hopewell, Prince George County, VA and atMontreat College. She also served in the Army LibraryService. She passed away on Nov. 20, 2007 and is sur-vived by a brother, two sisters and numerous nieces andnephews. For Sue, life was serving and serving was life.

Elaine M. Legant Beloved wife of Harold F. Legant (CBS ’49) was called

into the presence of her Savior and Lord on Jan. 3, 2008.Elaine had n ardent heart for serving the Lord innumerous roles. Please lift Harold and their children upin your prayers as they miss Elaine greatly, and look for-ward to that glad reunion.

Virginia “Ginny” Smiley Sells (CBS ’52)Mrs. Sells graduated to her eternal home

with the Father on Jan. 3, 2008. She is sur-vived by her husband Harold E. Sells(CBC ’51). With a heart for missions, shemajored in missions in the seminary and

completed a course study in linguistics for Bible transla-tion. Mrs. Sells’ sweet spirit will be dearly missed. Prayfor Mr. Sells; for comfort and strength in the Lord.

Gladys Ballentine Moreno (CBC ’55)Gladys, beloved wife of Jose Moreno, went to be with

the Lord on Dec. 18, 2007. She left a strong Christianlegacy for her daughter and her two granddaughters.Pray for Jose as he adjusts to life without Gladys andleans on the Lord for strength. Pray also for her brother,Parker Ballentine.

Ruth Catherine Hicks (CBC ’56) Ruth went to be with her Lord on Jan. 11, 2008. She

is survived by her brother Thomas, her sisters, Frances,and Emily, many nieces and nephews, and by her dearco-worker and friend, Rena.

Edward Hendrickson (CBC ’58) Mr. Hendrickson passed into the presence of the Lord

on Oct. 14, 2007.

Clarence Brock (CBC ’58)Clarence passed away and is survived by his beloved

wife, Martha. Please pray for her and their family.

George (CBC ’62) and Joan Bowers (CBC ’60) Mr. Bowers went to be with the Lord on Nov. 20,

2007 and shortly after, Mrs. Bowers passed away inDecember of 2007.

Lynne Lind Lynne, beloved wife of Dwight Lind (CBC ’68) clung

to John 14:1-4 as she passed away on September 9, 2007after a year-long battle with cancer. They served inQuito, Ecuador. Pray for Dwight as he continues on inhis work as western regional director of World RadioNetwork.

Ronald Ray VanPelt (CBC ’93) Ronald departed to be with the Lord on Sept. 3, 2007.

Nathan Paul Angwo (CBS ’01)Pastor Nathan passed away suddenly in August 2007.

He had suffered from diabetes for quite a while and wastaken with typhoid and malaria. The Lord has promisedto be a father to the fatherless and a comfort to thosewho mourn. Linda Adem, Nathan’s wife, has experiencedthis as she has experienced the first waves of grief and isstarting to rebuild a life for herself and her children.Please lift them up in prayer.

Marjorie Orr Spurrier (Honorary Alumna) Marjorie passed away on Jan. 24, 2008. She was pre-

ceded in death by her husband, the Rev. GrahamSpurrier (CBC ’38), a retired Presbyterian minister andmissionary.

Richard Houser (CBC)Richard went home to be with his Lord this past sum-

mer. He graduated from Ben Lippen School, and attend-ed CIU while serving as staff at Ben Lippen School.

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Then this exciting event is meant for you! Friendships, food,football and more will make for a great day! Come as theguest of Alumni Ministries. The sizzling Chili Cook-offwas such a huge hit last year that we are bringing itback. See your friends back on campus this fall.

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“If you weren’t there on November 3, 2007, you really missedsomething special! The carnival, the food, the chili cook-off

– and oh! – the football games! We left filled with new hopeand ideas for our alma mater. It was wonderful!”

— Dawn Carter (BC ’06), Spring Lake, NC

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