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Adult Ministry 2
Children’s Ministry 2
Our People News 3
Celebrate Recovery 3
Youth Ministry 4
Upcoming Events 5
Sports and Fitness 6
June Calendar 7
Kibbe Corner 8
Special Insert: Graduates
Worship
Average Attendance
May — 1,231
Monthly Newsletter of DFC June 2014/Volume 47/Issue 6
In this issue
Generation Next & 30 Plus Years of Faithful Prayer
Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing. 1 Tim 2:8
It takes numerous things to make a thriving, growing church ministry. It takes godly leadership,
committed people and a God-driven vision that leans heavily into the future. However, I would put
the faithful, fervent prayer life of God’s people at the very top of that list.
One of the highlights of my weekend experience begins on Saturday mornings when up to 12 men
gather at the church in order to pray. Just recently our presiding elder, Dean Cobbs, informed me
that he has been a part of this ministry from the inception. As near as he can tell, it is at least 32
years and counting. Think of it! Men gathering every Saturday morning – 52 Saturdays a year to
pray for the ministry and the furthering of the Gospel through DFC. WOW—I love it!
On Sunday nights the Ryser household has hosted “The Vine”; this
is a group of age 18 to 27+ that gather with the primary purpose of
connecting with God and with one another. Late last month I had the
privilege to speak to this group of young adults. That particular night
there were more than 20 who gathered at our house of which three of
them claimed that one of their desires in the future is to go and serve Jesus on a foreign mission
field. The rest of them who weren’t necessarily going into a “foreign” mission field were concerned
about how to best reach this community for the cause of Jesus. I was thrilled inside as they shared
with me how God was stirring in their hearts that they wanted to make a difference for the cause of
Christ. Phyllis and I were elated. Indeed later that night we were talking about the number of
younger adults from our church who are sensing a call to serve Christ in some international ministry.
We counted seven that we know of that feel a vocational calling to missions. This is out of the norm
for a church, but it only reminds me again that God is up to something here.
I see the connection. Do you? Jesus looked around in his day and saw the harvest was ripe for the
picking. He called his disciples together to pray to the Lord of the harvest that He would send forth
laborers. (Matt. 9:37 & 38) For over 30 years men have faithfully gathered every Saturday morning
to pray to the Lord of the harvest. Jesus has been faithful to raise up servants who are going into
that harvest. What a privilege it is to stand with them and support them as God brings to fruition the
stirring in their hearts. I can’t wait to see how He leads them.
Whether privately, in connect groups or in classes, be sure to pray that God will continue the work
He has started for the worldwide missionary effort that everybody has equal opportunity around the
world to hear about Jesus!
Pastor John
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CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES
Summer 14
——— 8:15 ———
I’m Not Good Enough by Sharon Jaynes—(Ladies) with JoAnne Lowe Canyon View #2 The Grace of God By Andy Stanley— (Men) with Randy Weber Canyon View #1
——— 9:30 ——— The People of God Set Priorities with Chuck Ellyson Room 200 With Pastor Rick Brendlinger Room 203 Spiritual Warfare with Mike Bardo World View #2 You’ll Get Through This By Max Lucado with Marge Ellyson Canyon View #1 The Purpose and Power of Prayer By Dr. Miles Monroe with Chuck Williams Canyon View #2 The Bridge Tactics in Defending the Faith By Greg Koukl with Johnny & Kim Battaglini World View #1
——— 10:45 ——— What Time is it? An End Times Study with Pastor Steve Lowe World View #2
——— 9:30 ——— Basics in Simple ChristianityA Study of 1 John with Gary Bowen
Wow! Summer is here! Warm weather and lots of fun activities. Check out a Sunday Morning Connect Group (formerly
Sunday school classes) and get connected this summer! Abby Booth
DFC/Damascus
DFC/Malvern
DFC VBS 2014
Pre-registration is required to reserve a place for your child.
Register May25-June 20 at: Damascus Friends Church or online at dfcnow.org
4 year olds—completed 5th grade
June 23-27 9:00am—12:00 noon
All VBS activities will be held at our DFC Damascus campus.
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Russella Anderson Barb Headland Chuck Ivan
Mary Wuthrick Carol Santee
Hospital/Medical this past month Those with ongoing health issues
Carl Simmons Jean Christian John E Stanley Nancy Brown Joan Rauch
Tara Hicks John Hammond Kathy Fritz Mark Wells Tony Ford
Gene Griffith Jill Menegay Skeens (Laura Gobely’s sister)
Dorothy Santi
Please contact the church office if you or someone you know of would like prayer and/or a pastoral visit.
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO:OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO:OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO:OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO: Mike and Judy Stahl at the passing of Mike’s brother, Andy, on May 20th.
Chris & Cindy Kosenski at the passing of Cindy’s father, Earl Sigman, on May 26th.
OUR PEOPLEOUR PEOPLEOUR PEOPLEOUR PEOPLE
From the church office:
Please note that staff email addresses have changed.
Replace @damascusfriends.org with: @dfcnow.org
Our Welcome Center is looking for a few friendly
people to make our visitors feel at home at DFC. Please
contact the church office if you feel God is nudging you
to use your smiley face and welcoming personality on
Sunday mornings at the Welcome Center.
Greetings! Showers of b l e s s i n g s h a v e sprinkled the Reign Forest. Musical guests Kaylen & Emilee Sanor teamed up to share with keyboard and voice “This is the Day
the Lord Has Made.” PTL that these gals who were once youngsters are stirred to inspire. Belle Francis’ new found talent is the trumpet. Her 8:15 audience was delighted with her tunes. An early Morning with Moms and Caring Others was enjoyed
on May 4th. The guests were treated with brunch by Chef Chris. (always delicious) Beth Grimm transported us to Thailand with her enthusiastic stories & pictures about visiting the Kibbes, Jim’s hunting experience, elephant riding and lots of rice!
Camp Gideon counselors rallied the children to consider summer camp with a friendly infomercial.
Our word in May has been “Endurance” which is taken from Galatians 6:9 “Let us
not become tired of doing good. At the right
time we will gather a crop if we don’t give
up.”
Well, dads, you always think of your loving wife first. You continue to endure family challenges. J On June 8th @ 8:15 in the Lion & Leopard room, Morning with Dads and Caring Others will be an early celebration of Father’s Day. Brunch by Chef Chris and speaker: Kevin Alesi will highl ight the morning. Make your reservation and see you then! Blessings! Marilyn Wingett
Now taking new clients.
Call the church office to schedule an appointment.
330.537.3507
Located at the Damascus Campus Offices Counseling Services Jessica Wallbrown,MA
6:30pm Thursdays
Are there areas of your life where you are feeling hopeless? Do you feel like you are living out the definition of insanity: doing the same thing over and over again but expecting a different result? If this is you, join us at Celebrate Recovery each Thursday night at 6:30.
This month you will learn that Hope comes when we believe that a power greater than ourselves, our Higher Power, Jesus Christ, can and will restore us. Jesus alone can provide that power, since we on our own are powerless over our hurts, hang-ups and habits. He alone can restore order and meaning to our lives. He can alone restore us to sanity.
Ages 3—5th grade
Nursery provided for 0 to 2
Bring the family!
Children’s 8:15am Praise and Worship
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Celebrating seven years of ministry!
Young at Heart (for retired or semi-retired adults)
Friday, June 13, 2014
DFC Canyon View Room Featuring the culinary skills of Chris Schenk
Seating starts 11:30am
Young-at-Heart has come a long way since our launch in 2008. We
will celebrate our seven year anniversary AT DFC with lunch provided
by Chris Schenk. Since graduating from culinary school, Chris has
been highly sought after and promises to deliver a celebratory meal
we will all enjoy. Watch for the delicious menu details on forth coming
announcements.
Sign up in the Atrium by June 8th
UPCOMING EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS
Upcoming Summer Events:
Haiti Mission Sunday (Youth) June15
VBS June23 – 27
VBS Program June 29 @ 6:30PM
Youth Mission Trip to Haiti July 14-18
Men’s Night Out – Indians Game Trip Aug. 1
All Church Picnic & Baptism August 3
Middle School VBS August 8 –9
Middle School VBS (6th, 7th, 8th grade boys & girls)
Creation Museum Road Trip to Petersburg, KY
Fri., Aug. 8th & Sat., Aug. 9th
Totally free: just sign-up in the DFC-D atrium or at DFC-M Welcome Center for a 2-day VBS chaperoned trip to The Creation Museum! The state-of-the-art 70,000 square foot museum brings the pages of the Bible to life! A chartered bus leaves DFC at 6pm Friday, Aug. 8th. Stay the night at the Red Roof Inn (breakfast provided). Spend Saturday (money for lunch provided) experiencing history in a completely unprecedented way. Depart for Ohio at 3:30pm Sat. Dinner at Das Dutchman-Amish Restaurant included. Arrive back at DFC approx. 10:30pm.
Chartered bus holds 55. Seventeen (17) seats available. MUST SIGN UP BY SUNDAY, JUNE 15th.
Questions? Contact Curt Coffee, 330-222-1574
creationmuseum.org
Please pre-register your child/children—at the Reign Forest or on-line—dfcnow.com
Registration
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DFC Sports Commission- Directors: Rachel Hancock, Sue & Mark Cosma Members: Mike Bardo, Steve Deckerd, Doug Miller, Laura Muhleman, Jeff Oyster, Adam Klemann, Chad Johnson,
Austin Lowe, Mark Curry & Mike Seidel.
Who needs the NBA when there's a
DFC Men's Basketball League?
This year was one of the best ever with great play and new
friendship's forged. The action involve 6 teams that were
coached by Jon Burch, Jon Cosma, Jim Grimm, Steve
Deckered, Justin Jones and Mike Bardo.
The season consisted of both regular season and
tournament play. The regular season was won by the
Columbia blue team of Jon Cosma, yet the tournament
was won by the red team of Jim Grimm. The league
referees were Mike Butcher and Doug Miller, while the
score book was handled by Austin Lowe and the clock by
Randy Akins.
The DFC Women's League was run by Steve Deckered that saw 20-30 ladies play all out basketball
every Saturday morning. Justin Ryser was in charge of
both the clock AND the score book (WOW)...and Steve
Deckered and Dartez Colbert handled on floor refing.
Thank you to Gene Morton, Rick and Cathy Brendlinger for always making sure the gym area was ready to go.
Power League Volleyball finished their season
recently with Mason Hamilton’s team winning the
tournament!
Look forward to next season which will begin
in Dec. 2014
The Salem Church league softball season is under way and DFC also directs that program. Mike Seidel is the league commissioner and DFC fields 3 teams
managed by Steve Deckered, Doug Miller and Les
Smith. A schedule of games can be found at dfcnow.com
New this year is the DFC golf league that will run for 6
weeks at the Pine Meadows golf course in Damascus.
Sports & FitnessSports & FitnessSports & FitnessSports & Fitness If you have a heart for kids, teens, adults and sports/fitness and are looking to get involved call
Mark and Sue Cosma or Rachel Hancock or call the DFC office and they will pass the information on.
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
8:15AM - 12:00PM Worship Services
6:15pm Wildfire (HS Youth)
6:30PM The Vine (Young Adults)
2
5:00PM - Zumba
3
9:00AM - Healthy & Fit
Over 50
5:30PM - Women's
Fitness
6:30PM Elder’s
Meeting
4
8:30AM Ladies Breakfast @
Perkins
6:30PM Souled Out (MS Youth)
5
9:00AM -Healthy &
Fit Over 50
5:30PM
Co-ed Fitness
6:30PM -
Celebrate Recovery
6
7
7:00AM -
Men's Prayer
8
8:15AM - 12:00PM Worship Services
6:15pm Wildfire (HS Youth)
6:30PM The Vine (Young Adults)
9
5:00PM - Zumba
10
9:00AM - Healthy & Fit
Over 50
5:30PM - Women's
Fitness
6:30pm CR Plugged In
6:30pm Teen Moms
11
6:30PM Souled Out (MS Youth)
12
9:00AM -Healthy &
Fit Over 50
5:30PM
Co-ed Fitness
6:30PM -
Celebrate Recovery
13
12:00PM -Young @ Heart at DFC
14
7:00AM -
Men's Prayer
15
Haiti Mission Sunday
8:15AM - 12:00PM Worship Services
6:15pm Wildfire (HS Youth)
6:30PM The Vine (Young Adults)
16
5:00PM - Zumba
(Canyon View)
6:30PM Mission Health Care
17
9:00AM - Healthy & Fit
Over 50
5:30PM - Women's
Fitness
18
6:30PM Souled Out
(MS Youth)
19
9:00AM -Healthy &
Fit Over 50
5:30PM
Co-ed Fitness
6:30PM -
Celebrate Recovery
20
21
7:00AM - Men's Prayer
22
8:15AM - 12:00PM Worship Services
6:30PM The Vine (Young Adults)
23
5:00PM - Zumba
7:00pm Lupus Support Group
24
9:00AM - Healthy & Fit Over 50
5:30PM - Women's Fitness
25
6:30PM Souled Out (MS Youth)
26
8:00AM -Healthy & Fit Over 50
5:30PM Co-ed Fitness
5:50PM Celebrate Recovery BBQ
6:30PM - Celebrate Recovery
27 28
7:00AM - Men's Prayer
29
8:15AM - 12:00PM Worship Services
6:30PM VBS Pro-gram and Ice
Cream Social
6:30PM The Vine
(Young Adults)
30
5:00PM - Zumba
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Phone: 330.537.2581
Fax: 330.537.3982
E-mail: [email protected]
www.dfcnow.com
Address Service Requested Sunday Services
D—8:15am, D & M—9:30am & 11:00am D—6:15pm High School Youth Group
6:30pm– The Vine (Young Adults) meet at the Rysers
Wednesdays Sept. thru April 6:30pm Middle School Youth Group (D) Kid’s Bible Club (D) Adult classes (D)
Non-Profit Org US Postage Paid Permit No. 55 Salem, OH
DFC
PO Box 205, 28857 Walnut St. Damascus, OH 44619
Located at the Damascus Campus Offices Counseling Services Jessica Wallbrown,MA
Political troubles in Thailand Last week the Thai Army staged a bloodless coup
and took over the government of Thailand. The Prime Minister, who had already been forced to step down by the courts and many of the current leaders were taken into custody. The media was silenced for about 24 hours and protesters were told to disperse. There is a curfew at night and political meetings are forbidden. Not very much has changed for us. We are able to move around
and function pretty much the same as before. Lydia’s school was closed for one day, but this week she gets to finish her last week of the first grade. Please continue to pray for the nation of Thailand during this uncertainty.
Opportunities - Lately, Charity and I have had opportunities to be
involved in planning development projects that could open up opportunities for the gospel to be spread in this part of the world. The needs that we see are: health and hygiene in villages, water and sewage, and sources of income for Lahu people going to minister in new areas.
Our Work - While Charity and I still spend a lot of our time
studying language and culture, we are excited to see how the Lord can use us in some of these projects.
1. Charity continues to work with a
Thai run Christian organization as
they develop health and hygiene and
training in villages.
2. Next month several of my Lahu
coworkers and I will receive training
on how to build affordable bathrooms
and water storage units in remote areas. We
want to train other Lahu people to take this
resource to places that still don’t have
toilets or running water.
3. We are also looking into ways to raise
chickens for organic eggs as a
possible source of income for Lahu Christians in full time ministry.
Please pray that the Lord will give us wisdom
in everything we do so that His Kingdom will
be furthered in this corner of the world.
Lydia and Evie dressed up as “Cinderella at home” for a cartoon day at Lydia’s school.
Brett Fish
Parents: Bill and Esther Fish
Graduated from: West Branch
Activities/Honors: 1 year letter winner in
Basketball, Member of NHS, April Elks Teen
of the Month, Vice President of IBE Business
program, Dean’s List at Stark State Dual
Enrollment, Scholar Athlete Award, Mission
Trips NYC and Romania; plays guitar with
the DFC/Malvern Band
Goals: I will be attending Youth With a Mission (YWAM) this fall
and will be participating in the Musicians Discipleship Training
School
Party: June 21st, 5-7pm, 2257 Goshen Rd, Salem
Andrew T. Filp
Parents: Tim and Lisa Filp
Graduated from: West Branch
Activities/Honors: 3 year letter winner
in football, 4 year letter winner in Track
Goals: Plans to attend Mt. Union in
the fall - major undecided
Party: June 21st, 1-4pm DFC
James Louis Kataro, II
Parents: James and Amy Kataro
Graduated from: United Local
Activities/Honors: Work at Bardo Hill Farm.
President –Circle 62 4-H club, Vice President -
Col. Co. Jr. Fairboard, Treasurer –United FFA,
Awarded the FFA Greenhand Award and the
FFA STAR Chapter Agribusiness Award, Earned
the State FFA Degree, United Enviro-thon Team,
4-H Royal Court, 4-H Jr. Leaders, United Cross
Country, United Track, Spanish Club, United FCCLA, and the Cut-
ting Edge Relay for Life Team; Malone University Faculty Staff Per-
sonal Scholarship, United Community Scholarship Foundation
Scholarship, Col. Co. Farm Bureau Scholarship, Darren Fisher
Memorial Scholarship, United FFA Scholarship, United Young
Farmers Scholarship
Goals: I will be attending Malone University in the fall where I plan
on obtaining a Bachelors degree and majoring in both Accounting
and Business. I also plan on running on the Malone University
Cross Country Team and Track and Field Team
Party: June 22nd, 4-8pm, Home-1813 Cider Mill Rd. Salem
Garrett Beech
Parents: Trish Ecrement and Dave Beech
Graduated from: United Local
Activities/Honors: Football, Baseball,
Ruriteens, Student Council and FCCLA
Goals: After graduation, I will be attending
Malone University to achieve a Bachelor’s
degree in Early Childhood Education. Will
also be playing football for Malone in the
fall.
Party: July 5th, 4pm, Our Home-26860 Summer Rd, East
Andrew Milburn
Parents: Chuck and Heidi Milburn
Graduated from: Louisville High School
Activities/Honors: Cross Country, Track, Ea-
gle Scout, 1st team All NBC Cross Country, 1st
Team Stark County Cross Country, NBC
Scholar Athlete, Stark County Scholar Athlete,
Pioneer Dean Scholarship (Marietta), Stark
State Stem Ready Academy
Goals: Attending Marietta College studying
Petroleum Engineering
Party: June 21st, 4-7; Our house 5451 Broadview St, NE,
Louisville, OH
Caleb Burton
Parents: Bob and Jackie Burton
Graduated from: Homeschool and West Branch
Goals: Kent State for Actuarial Mathematics
Party: June 14th, 3-7, The Burton’s Home -16222 Garfield
Rd, Salem
Erica Poage
Parents: Larry and Patty Poage
Graduated from: West Branch
Activities/Honors: Art Club
Goals: Moving to Nebraska. I’m going to Peru State College to
study Criminal Justice Counseling. Hope to grow closer to God
Party: July 12th, 3-?; 17731 First Street, Beloit (Poage Resi-
dence)
Ryan Adams
Parents: Greg and Mary (Joey) Adams
Graduated from: West Branch
Activities/Honors: Baseball, Golf, 2-time
First Team NBC (golf), Record holder (Golf),
2-time Alliance Review Player of the Week,
3-year letterman (Baseball), 4-year letter-
man (Golf), Teal Scholar award (Coastal
Carolina Scholarship)
Goals: I plan on attending Coastal Carolina
University and major in Finance with an emphasis on PGA Man-
agement. I plan on becoming a Head Golf Pro at a country club.
I have attended DFC since 2007.
Party: June 7th, 6:30pm; 29531 Georgetown Rd, Salem
Ryan Gilbey
Parents: Mark and Annette Gilbey
Graduated from: South Range
Activities/Honors: 9-10 -FTA 9-Basketball, 10 –
Track, 9-12 DFC Youth Group, 9-11 Middle
School Youth Group Leader
Goals: Work at Premier Integrations
Party: June 28th 4-7 at DFC - Gym
Jacob D. Brown
Parents: Mike and Kathy Brown
Graduated from: Westminster College
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Activities/Honors: Brother and Treasurer of Theta Chi Frater-
nity, Classroom Technical Support Manager at Westminster
Audio Visual Services
Goals: Take a few more classes so I can take the Certified
Public Accountant Exam and get my CPA license
Joshua K. Burton
Spouse: Jaclyn Burton; Parents: Bob and Jackie Burton
Graduated from: Northeast Ohio Medical University
Degree: Doctor of Pharmacy
Chris Schenk
Spouse: Nancy Schenk
Graduated from: The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Degree: Culinary Arts
Activities/Honors: Received the Business portfolio for the
Culinary Department; received the Business portfolio for Best
of all Departments in the Art Institute of Pittsburgh; made
Dean’s list and President’s Honor List, 3rd place in Best Chef
Competition, 2nd and 3rd in King’s Restaurant New Menu
Recipe Competition
Goals: I am growing my catering business, “Culinary Crea-
tions by Chris.” Returning to DFC to teach Middle School Sun-
day School and working with High School program at Malvern.
High School Graduates, continued
Josh Vuletich
Parents: Sam and Tammie Vuletich
Graduated from: Western Reserve
Activities/Honors: Football, Track, SADD,
Honorable mention all ITCL Football, ITCL 1st
Team 10,11,12 Track, Track Regional Finalist
10,11, School Record in 4x1 relay in Track,
Kent State Scholarship
Goals: Plan to attend Kent State (Main) this
fall. I want to pursue a career in science. I plan
to maintain my faith in Jesus Christ during College and throughout
the rest of my life.
Party: June 13th 6- ?; 15419 Western Reserve Rd.
Joshua Steer
Parents: Bob and Mindy Steer
Graduated from: West Branch
Activities/Honors: Krizay Scholarship
Football - 9th and 10th, Track - 9th
Goals: Attend Kent State and Kent Salem -
Undecided major
Party: June 14th, 2-4; DFC Canyon View
Room
Breanna Marie Winters
Parents: Ed and Mary Winters
Graduated from: West Branch
Activities/Honors: President - FTA, Band Squad
leader, Sunday School teacher/helper, Camp
Gideon Summer Staff (4years), NHS, Mission
Trips to Romania and Ecuador
Goals: After serving as a counselor at Camp
Gideon this summer, I look forward to volunteering
for 3 months at For His Children, an orphanage in Ecuador. I then
plan on attending further schooling before entering the mission field
full time as an educator.
Party: June 14th, 5pm; 10859 Clapsaddle Ave. NE, Alliance
Elizabeth Smith
Parents: Tony and Connie Smith
Graduated from: United Local
Activities/Honors: Softball Captain, NHS-
President, Student Council Rep., Ruritan President
Goals: I will be attending Malone University to
major in Nursing
Bill Fish Jr.
Spouse: Kaelin Fish; Parents: Bill and
Esther Fish
Graduated from: Youngstown State
Degree: Bachelors Degree in Middle
Childhood Education
Goals: I plan on obtaining my teaching
license in the near future. I want to be
the best husband and father that I can
possibly be, and I want to continue us-
ing my God-given talents to bring peo-
Bryan Smith
Spouse: Joni Smith
Graduated from: Liberty University
Degree: Associates in Religion
Goals: Go wherever God leads. I would love to be in full-time
ministry on the mission field.
Amanda L. Filp
Parents: Tim and Lisa Filp
Graduated from: University of Mt. Union
Degree: Human Resource/ Health Management
Luke Wallbrown
Parents: Bill and Jane Wallbrown
Graduated from: West Branch
Activities/Honors: Basketball and baseball at
West Branch. Received an academic scholar-
ship from Kent State University
Goals: Has been accepted at Kent State Uni-
versity in the Administrative Business program.
Plans are to become an entrepreneur or take
over Deerfield Farms when his dad retires.
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