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L I N C O L N C H R I S T I A N U N I V E R S I T Y
“Come, follow me,"
Jesus said, “and I
will make you IN SI D E
fishers of men."
- Matthew 4:19
It's Not Easy From Revelation Equipped
Being Green to Relationship for Life
Mike Farar’s ministry shows China Institute counselor Ethan and Nicole Hoinacki’s
what can happen when one Jim Sun has left a legacy story since leaving LCU is
is humble enough to admit at LCU as a spiritual leader, emblematic of what our
inexperience, learn from the and his remarkable story school inspires to do for
locals, and brave the risks of of faith illustrates that a all students: equip them
personal engagement. relationship with God is... to meet life’s challenges
a conscious choice. with faith, intelligence,
6 and confidence in God’s
14 goodness.
18
S EC T I O N S
2 President’s Perspective 17 Planning and Providing 26 Restoration Awards
8 Campus News 22 Athletics 27 Alumni News
12 Donor Spotlight 24 Photo Gallery 33 Upcoming Events
RESTORER 1
PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE
THE RESTORER
MISSION
For nearly 75 years the Lincoln Christian community has Lincoln Christian University is a Christian
higher education community whose mission is
looked to the Restorer as a resource to reflect how LCU is to nurture and equip Christians with a Biblical world
partnering with the Almighty God of the universe in His view to serve and lead in the church and the world.
universal, eternal, unchanging mission of restoring all
things to Himself. After all, He is the ultimate Restorer. LCU ADMINISTRATION
Through Jesus Christ, God is reconciling to Himself all DR. DON GREEN
things (Colossians 1:20), reuniting all things in Him President
(Ephesians 1:10) and will ultimately restore all things DR. LYNN LAUGHLIN
to Himself (Acts 3:21). Since the mission of LCU focuses Special Assistant to the President
VP of Alumni Services
on equipping servant leaders for both the church and
the world, we want this publication to not only be about DR. SILAS MCCORMICK
VP of Enrollment
restoring Biblical Christianity, but also about restoring
the world to its divine intent. G. STEVE POPENFOOSE
VP of Finance
I hope you will take a few minutes with your favorite RANDY INGMIRE
warm drink while you sit back and enjoy these accounts VP of Student Services
of engaging faith, inspiring hope, and activating love. DR. SCOTT HURLEY
As you read through this Restorer, be encouraged by VP of University Advancement
the deep stories of Lincoln Christian University alumni, DR. ROCHELLE SCHEUERMANN
students, faculty, staff, trustees, and partners who Interim Chief Academic Officer
are sharing the love of God with His world.
TRUSTEES
Thank you for joining us in this grand
adventure of partnering with our great Jennifer Braun, Secretary / Indianapolis, IN
and gracious God Who is on a mission to Dwayne Cooper / Champaign, IL
Karen Diefendorf / Elgin, SC
restore all things to Himself. Together Dustin Fulton / Omaha, NE
we celebrate what He is doing through Dr. Don Green, LCU President / Lincoln, IL
the faith, hope, and love of Lincoln Habeeb Habeeb / Champaign, IL
Leaders serving and leading in the Dr. Gene Harker / Indianapolis, IN
church and the world. Dr. Doug Klendworth / West Chester, OH
Warren Knoles / Springfield, IL
“We give thanks to God always for Mark Miller, Vice-Chair / Indianapolis, IN
all of you, constantly mentioning Dr. Sherry Miller, Chair / Hickory Hills, IL
you in our prayers, remembering Kathryn Ransom / Springfield, IL
before our God and Father your
work of faith and labor of love CREATIVE TEAM
and steadfastness of hope in Editor-in-Chief / Christine Thomas
our Lord Jesus Christ.” Creative Consultant / Dave Grout,
(1 Thessalonians 1:2–3, ESV) Timberline Team Consulting
Designer / Tanya Endres, 520 Creative
Feature Writer / Chelsea Batten
Contributing Writers / Rick Hobler, Toni Ormond,
Sue Rogers, Laura Wolff
Photography / Grant Beachy, Matthew Warren,
Kami Austen, Cody Lane
Don Green, DMin
Published by Lincoln Christian University
President 100 Campus View Dr., Lincoln, IL 62656
217-732-3168 / LincolnChristian.edu
Restorer@LincolnChristian.edu
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Gr e e n l a n d
It's
Whether we’re driving across town or
crossing an ocean, new and unfamiliar places
have a way of making us feel disoriented,
inexperienced, or green. Mike Farar’s
ministry shows what can happen when one
not is humble enough to admit inexperience,
learn from the locals, and brave the risks of
personal engagement.
After graduating from high school, Mike got a
easy
scholarship to a local community college where he
aimed to study music and one day become a public
school teacher. But these plans turned upside down
when a fellow missionary flatly told him that he was
supposed to be in ministry.
Gre e nvie w, IL
being
“I thought I had my mind made up. At 18 years of age,
I was bulletproof and knew what I was doing with my
life.”
However, Mike soon realized his friend was right.
Shortly after completing his undergraduate degree,
green
Mike made it his goal to attend seminary at LCU.
Against all odds, his resume was chosen over many
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other applicants for a pastoral position at a ON TOP OF THE WORLD the best part of the bird—the brains.
small church in Greenview, IL. His direction
was illuminated, but his journey had Even as the Greenview church thrived, Mike “I’m with them, right? I knew that to engage, I
only begun. began seeing a disparity in how men engaged had to eat what they eat.”
with the church compared to women. He
Not only did he have to eat it, but he knew he
wanted to do his part in encouraging men to
LEARNING TO SERVE had to express appreciation for it. Following
embrace their spiritual lives. This led him to
A SMALL TOWN the girl’s lead, he bit down on the skull
eventually leave Greenview for enlistment in
and sucked out the brains, and answered
Mike remembers his seminary days with the military reserves, where he became an Air
when she asked how he liked it, “It had a lot
boundless affection: “Lincoln was absolutely Force chaplain.
of flavor!”
amazing. I’d never had my heart and
One day, Mike received a call with the news that
mind challenged so much as when I went Mike was told about a tradition whereby those
he’d been assigned a one-year assignment to
to Lincoln.” on the military base help gather presents
Greenland’s Thule Air Base, 750 miles north of 2
to distribute to the four local villages at
His academic challenges seemed easy the Arctic Circle.
Christmastime. So, he set out to give the
compared to the question of how to connect children of Greenland an extra special
He was being sent to, quite literally, the polar
with his congregants in the small farming Christmas Day.
opposite of the small farming town life where
community of Greenview. “I didn’t know the
he’d become comfortable. To reach those who
difference between soybeans and a cornstalk When Christmas came, they took a helicopter
most needed to hear the Gospel, Mike once
when I started. Looking at these farm people, I ride to one of the villages to distribute presents.
again had to discover how to make inroads into
realized, ‘I’m in a different culture here.’” After landing at the dark, ice-covered airport,
the hearts and minds of a new group of people.
they were taken to the community center where
Fortunately for Mike, Lincoln Christian everybody in the village was waiting to see the
“In my morning devotions, one of my prayers is,
Seminary offered a class called “Leading the Julemand. “It was really heartwarming to bless
‘God, help me see what you are doing here, and
Town and Country Church.” This course, taught those little kids. It was a ministry opportunity I
help me engage that.’”
by Barney Wells, trained future spiritual leaders never thought I would have.”
in the finer points of connecting with small 1 One day, a young female airman approached
town culture, an overlooked but critical skill for him and said she wanted to be baptized. But she For more details about Mike’s Julemand 3
new ministers. Mike remembers being struck didn’t want to do it in the air base pool; instead, experience Visit lincolnchristian.edu/alumni-
by Dr. Wells’ words: she wanted to be baptized in the 32.5 (F) degree news/greenland.
finally the retirees who, showing up around and to beautify the grounds with flowers and
waters of North Star Bay.
“Most of the people around the world live in 8 a.m., were considered the late crowd. landscaping. Much of this was done under the
small towns. Which means if you’re going to direction of the same old farmers whom Mike DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES,
“It turned into this great opportunity to witness
be a pastor, the chance that you’ll be in a small “At first, I wore a tie down to the coffee shop. had sat with in the coffee shop. SHARED DESIRES
and talk about the base chapel ministry. I
town is very likely. Don’t underestimate what These old farmers would tease me: ‘We know
thought getting baptized in the ocean was Serving in a specific place means learning to
who you are, Pastor—you don’t need to wear a
God is going to do in a small town.”
tie here.’ So the next time I wore jeans.” “LCU taught me that a crazy idea, but it turned out to be the see the world through the eyes of the people
opportunity that God wanted to use.” who live there. By presenting himself as
Mike learned a great deal from Wells,
Mike practiced his listening skills at the coffee
ministry was not just inexperienced, but ready to learn, Mike not only
including what people in small farming towns
really value in a pastor—honesty and integrity, shop, the mechanic’s yard, and the old folks’ about the four walls. THE LOCALS’ LOCALS helped the locals to trust him, but began to see
home. When a local man had an accident that the world through their eyes. This allowed him
but also showing up at their gatherings,
listening more than talking, spending time with prevented his ability to harvest his crops, the Lincoln encouraged When an opportunity arose to minister to the to see past the nominal differences in their
the old and the sick. entire community showed up to lend a hand, and me to learn a little Inuit, Greenland’s native people, Mike was all
in. His team helicoptered to the village where a
lives, and revealed the opportunities to form 4
Mike came along with them. Though he couldn’t spiritual bonds over the things that everyone
“Barney taught me that to really engage with drive a tractor, he could bring water, make bit of sociology, festival was taking place, complete with a feast shares—the desire to be heard, the need to share
the folks in town, I had to meet with them on sandwiches, and run errands. His willingness of local delicacies, including whale blubber and in community, and the yearning to experience
their turf.” to support his community at every opportunity demographics, boiled bird. God’s love. 1. Mike baptizes an airman in the ice cold waters of
Mike took this cue to dive headfirst into the
was noticed with surprise and growing respect, understanding who Mike soon found himself sitting at a table, While it’s not easy being green, Mike’s story
North Star Bay, Greenland. 2. Michael Farar and his
wife, Elizabeth. 3. Visit www.lincolnchristian.edu/
even from people who didn’t attend his church.
culture of his small town. He started getting my people were. I being shown how to properly eat food that shows that when it comes to sharing the restorer to read about Mike’s Julemand experience.
4. Mike’s son Levi is currently enrolled as a freshman
up early to be present when the local coffee As the Greenview congregation grew, so did would be unpalatable to most westerners. A Gospel, being green can sometimes be the best
shop opened. The people would come in three the congregation’s interest in the welfare of began to love everybody young woman sat down with him and offered place to start.
at Lincoln Christian University’s Lincoln, IL, campus.
waves—the livestock farmers around 5 a.m., the church. People took initiative to build a in that small town.” to walk him through the process of extracting
followed by the crop farmers at about 6, and new nursery, to repair the neglected baptistry,
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campus and high school administrators on the
mainland were introduced to Lincoln
Christian University. Bob learned that
NE WS
“so many times Chinese students come
to the U.S. for high school, stay for college
and become Americanized, then stay in
the U.S.” MEETING DOUBT HEAD-ON
What they learned from their Chinese
brothers spurred their enthusiasm to At Lincoln Christian University, Formation Groups (SFGs) have been
return to the U.S. and begin to explore we believe it is acceptable and even encouraged to use the study guides
fast-track solutions to help LCU partner commendable to ask tough questions as well. These small group sessions
with Chinese institutions to meet the and candidly express doubt. Even provide a safe environment to raise
No matter where you are or how long educational needs for accredited ministry students attending Bible colleges questions and investigate the basics
degrees without alienating students from have doubts and questions about of the Christian faith. FOUNDERS’
it’s been, we want you to feel connected
with our campus community...
their native homeland. God, faith, and Christianity. VP of “The responses from students have DAY CHAPEL:
Weilun also arranged time to connect
Student Services Randy Ingmire
asked the question, “How can we
been great,” Randy Ingmire says. IT’S FOR
NO WALL WIDE with LCU alumni – both Chinese and
American – and meet the parents of
facilitate discussion on issues that
“Students have talked to me and said,
‘This is exactly why I came.’”
EVERYONE!
ENOUGH current and prospective Chinese students.
churches and our students face ?”
You can explore the questions and April 25, 2017 is shaping up to be a
Meeting these parents helped Mary The answer was, “Room for Doubt,” learn more about the message series Founders’ Day commemoration you won’t
“The Chinese Christians embraced me Ann, in particular, realize what a huge a sermon series developed by LCU at www.RoomForDoubt.com. want to miss. LCU is excited to welcome
as a brother immediately,” said Professor responsibility we have. “I have a greater for churches. It addresses the big
home NACC 2017 President Gene Appel
and Program Director of Church History appreciation for what they are sacrificing questions asked by many Christians
(LCC ’82, LCS). Gene is excited to share his
and Historical Theology Bob Rea about his and how much they are trusting us to care and non-Christians alike. LCU
“this is for EVERYONE” vision of the 2017
recent trip to China. for their students.” implemented the Room for Doubt
North American Christian Convention in
message series during undergraduate
Accompanied by his wife, Assistant It was a great cultural learning experience Kansas City June 27-29.
chapel in the first half of the 2017
Registrar Mary Ann Rea, they met up that included a trip to the Great Wall,
spring semester. Student Spiritual LCU will take this opportunity to honor
with China Institute Associate Director mastering the art of chopsticks, and
Gene’s late father, Leon Appel, who served
Weilun Lee, to engage with Chinese finding out what it feels like to fly for 14
Lincoln Christian as President from
church leaders, potential students, and hours and arrive at home in Illinois 10
1972-1974 following a two-year stint as
Chinese schools. minutes earlier than when you departed
Vice President under Earl C Hargrove. He
China. Their experiences proved to them
The trip was prompted by an invitation for exemplified servant leadership as a pastor
that despite the miles, the oceans, the
Dr. Rea to present to approximately 400 and Christian leader. The Appels have the
customs and the language differences that
Chinese Christian leaders at the annual distinction of being among the very few
separate our cultures, our people are really
Chinese Pastor Conference in Hong Kong. fathers and sons who have both led the
not that different.
Rea’s book, Why Church History Matters: NACC in its 90-year history.
An Invitation to Love and Learn from
Gene is the senior pastor of Eastside
Our Past (InterVarsity Press, July 2014),
Christian Church in Anaheim, CA, one of
cleared the way for him to present a
the fastest growing churches in America.
personal life application of what he’s
Before Eastside, he served at Central
learned as a Christian theologian in
Christian Church in Las Vegas, NV, and
a main session and several smaller
Willow Creek Community Church in South
training groups.
Barrington, IL.
Weilun’s thoughtful planning, skillful
organizing, and successful managing
ensured that they made the most
of their 11-day visit. As a result, key
church leaders, Chinese businessmen,
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rave
LINCOLN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
PUBLICATIONS: Camp Dates & Prices:
1 LCU Registrar SHAWN SMITH had a book review published in the Stone- New! Boys’ Baseball Camp
Campbell Journal Vol. 19 (Fall, 2016) pp. 254-256. The book was Kelly D. Carter’s, (grades 6-12) June 18-21 $175
The Trinity in the Stone-Campbell Movement: Restoring the Heart of Christian Basketball Camp
REVIEWS
Faith, published by Abilene Christian University Press, Abilene, TX (2015).
RED LIONS
HS Boys’ (grades 9-12) June 18-21 $175
Additionally, his journal article, “A Critical Analysis of the Eastern Orthodox JH Boys’ (grades 5-8) June 21-24 $175
View of Reception: Divisive Councils and the Filioque,” was published in HS Girls’ (grades 8-12) June 25-28 $150
St. Vladimir’s Theological Quarterly 60.3 (2016) pp. 397-414. JH Girls’ (grades 5-8) June 28 - July 1 $150
Soccer Camp
2 Assistant Professor of New Testament FRANK DICKEN co-edited a book Boys’ & Girls’ (grades 6-12) June 25-28 $150
2017
with Julia Snyder. The book is entitled Characters and Characterization in Luke-Acts Volleyball Camp
S
(Library of New Testament Studies 548. New York/London: Bloombury/T&T
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JH1 GIRLS’ (GRADES 5-8) JULY 5-8 $200
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Clark, 2016). Dr. Dicken’s contributions also included the “Introduction,” HS GIRLS’ (GRADES 9-12) JULY 9-12 $200
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pp. 1-4, and “Herod as Jesus’ Executioner: Possibilities in Lukan Reception JH2 GIRLS’ (GRADES 5-8) JULY12-15 $200
and Wirkungsgeschichte,” pp. 199-211.
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Call for team pricing!
3 The Christian Standard published a series of articles last fall on the topic of
Children and grandchildren of alumni are eligible
2 “Faith & Virtue: How and Why America is Still Searching,” written by Professor to receive a $75 camp scholarship. To request a
of Spiritual Formation and Discipleship NEAL WINDHAM and a series on the registration form call 217-732-3168, ext. 2245 or visit
topic of “Growing Elders to Lead” written by Seminary Professor of Christian www.lcuredlions.com
Education JAMES ESTEP.
3
4 JAMES ESTEP co-wrote a book chapter with Mark A. Maddix in A Legacy of
Religious Educators: Historical and Theological Introductions. See Chapter 16, “John
Wesley: Methodizing Christian Education” (Liberty University Press, 2016).
5 The William Carey Library published Controversies in Mission: Theology,
All LCU, LCCS, and LBI alumni are
4
People and Practice of Mission in the 21st Century (Pasadena, CA: 2016), co-edited invited to the After Party!
by Interim Chief Academic Officer ROCHELLE SCHEUERMANN and Edward
L. Smither. Dr. Scheuermann also had articles published in the Orality Journal
(“Integrating Arts and Preaching,” Vol. 5 No. 2, pp. 75-82, 2016) and the
Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States (Kurian, George Thomas and Mark THURSDAY, JUNE 29
5
Lamport, eds. Lanham, MD: Rowman Littlefield Publishers, 2016). Rochelle
was promoted to Associate Professor of Intercultural Studies effective
January 1, 2017.
KANSAS CITY
CONVENTION CENTER
6 Seminary Professor of Old Testament PAUL KISSLING has been contracted
EXHIBIT HALL
6
to complete Tyndale’s Old Testament Commentary on Joshua for InterVarsity Press,
England (due 2021).
immediately following
7 Indianapolis Extension Site Director ROB MCCORD recently released his
evening main session.
7
book, Keepers of the Way (Plowhand Press: 2017).
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donor S P O T L I G H T
THANK YOU ““The
The
Preachers
PARTNER CHURCHES are Coming!”
485
It was during Earl Hargrove’s famous sermon
(originally named “Spreading the Gospel”) on
February 24, 1944, at Lincoln Christian Church,
that he first announced his new school.
Lincoln Christian
Church hosted LBI &
PARTNER CHURCHES LCCS Commencement
have given to Lincoln Christian since 2000. services 1946-1950
and 1957-1968.
126+
In FY16, LCU faculty and staff Total church support in FY16
465 $680K
were called to speak in churches totaled just under
Have You Provided for Your Family?
times. Students have come to Lincoln Biblical faith requires us to be I have found that most Christians, Do you need some answers to
Christian University from Lincoln engaged in Biblical action. Scripture while they are living, strive with get your estate planning process
Christian Church since 2000. describes the kind of action God all their effort to “provide” for started? If so, please contact me
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expects when it comes to caring their families. I have not found at 217-732-3168 (Extension 2235)
Lincoln (IL) Christian Church for our family. The Bible calls us to the same to be true when it comes and I will do my best to answer
West Side Christian Church (Springfield, IL) be responsible and provide for our to planning to provide for that your questions.
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First Christian Church (Fairfield, IL)
families. In I Timothy 5:8, Scripture unknown date in the future when
A special thank you to Lincoln Christian
*
says: their own deaths come. Too many
Jefferson Street Christian Church (Lincoln, IL) Church for giving more than of our Christian families go into a
First Christian Church (Morris, IL) “If anyone does not provide for
$1,000,000 free fall when the main financial
Central Christian Church (Mount Vernon, IL) his own, and especially his own provider in the family dies. Family
to LCU household, he has denied the faith
Christian Church of Clarendon Hills (IL) conflicts also arise where no
since 1985. and is worse than an unbeliever.”
Catlin (IL) Church of Christ planning has occurred. Planning
Eastview Christian Church (Normal, IL) God is serious about this. We must ahead can definitely help stop these
Chapel Rock Christian Church (Indianapolis, IN) be too. Surely “providing” includes problems from occurring.
planning ahead for that future time Rick L. Hobler
*based on giving since 1985
when we are no longer alive. LCU University Legal Counsel
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Relationship
From Revelation to
In some ways, American culture makes it very
easy to engage with God. A person who feels
drawn to learn about God can simply pick up a
Bible and begin reading. They can find a church
and attend a service. They follow the path set by
the example of other believers.
However, having few obstacles to faith can actually be the thing that
impedes its growth. Sometimes, having to fight your way forward is
the key to knowing God on a deeper level.
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“It opened a door
ENGAGE THE WAY for me to enter into
YOU ARE this spiritual reality.
Zhanliang “Jim” Sun is quick to admit To physically feel
that he was not the most social person
when he first arrived as a student the presence of
from China at the University of New God, His glory, His
Mexico. However, when a campus
administrator asked for his help in heavenly presence.
spreading the word about a welcome It’s so special—
party being given for all the new
In his role at the China Institute, to use the smartphone wisely—not
international students, Jim was glad you cannot make Jim occupies a place between cultures. only for people their age, but even for
to do his part. that up. It totally For himself, he says, “I’m definitely adults. We need to really allow God
the product of two cultures. I came to touch our personal lives.”
“I was not someone who liked to go to changed my here at 26, I’ve been here 10 years
parties,” he acknowledges. “But God
made sure I would go.” world view. ” now, and inside of me I can’t identify
the differences.” He recognizes in
In addition, Jim sees that a large
number of LCU students, no
The party turned out to be hosted new students the strangeness he matter how strong their Christian
by Christian campus ministry felt about acclimating to new background, are hungry for a deeper
International Students Incorporated, customs and routines. But the bigger relationship with God. But sometimes
Scripture led to the conclusion that, their expectations about how that
and it concluded with an invitation
to the students to visit the nearby
“That was a turning point for me, the message in Jim’s words, “There must be a lot cultural difference, he says, is less
might look can get in the way of the
between different nations and more
church. Jim was shocked to find out that God exchanges ideas with human beings. of things in my spirit that have to be
‘cleaned up,’ and it might take God a between the worlds of childhood depth they desire.
just how nearby it was. and adulthood.
while to clean it.” “There are always opportunities for
“It turned out the church building “I didn’t know what would happen. shared the story of his faith and “The college years are very important us to know God more. Experience is
Over time, Jim began to feel strong good, it helped me a lot in my faith
was only one block away from my I had no pre-assumptions, no how it changed his path, shaped his to build a person’s character. I have
emotions during church worship journey…but God decides what He
apartment—I could see it from expectations.” marriage, and informed his life on a a passion to help them take care of
services. The songs filled him with wants you to experience.”
my window.” daily basis. their lives, to counsel them, and to
Without quite realizing it, Jim had God’s presence in a way he had never
before experienced. help them grow spiritually.” The most important thing, Jim says, is
Jim’s initial visit to church was full taken the first step toward becoming “That was a turning point for me,
of strange coincidences. The speaker a Christian. the message that God exchanges College is a unique period where to have a heart that remains desirous
“It opened a door for me to enter into of God’s presence and is open to
mentioned that his wife worked at the ideas with human beings. We can young adults are presented with
this spiritual reality. To physically feel however He chooses to show Himself.
same university where Jim had studied talk to God; God can talk to us. That a seemingly endless array of
THE DISCIPLINE OF the presence of God, His glory, His Dramatic experiences may result from
in Beijing. He spoke with familiarity inspired me so much.” opportunities. Some need help simply
RELATIONSHIP heavenly presence. It’s so special— it, but the backbone of that intimacy
of places in China that Jim knew well. with basic life skills, such as buying
The word of God brought a sense of you cannot make that up. It totally is a quiet confidence that God truly
As his classes began, Jim was soon groceries and going to the post office.
So when the speaker introduced God warm, comforting calmness to his changed my world view.” does care.
overwhelmed with the issues common Others are more in need of training
as the source of ultimate truth, and heart that even today is difficult for
to foreign students: language barriers, as to how to create balance between “It’s a daily basis, a daily walk with the
invited people to know this God, Jim Jim to describe. Back then, it had a SHARING THE MESSAGE
homework, trying to find a routine in social lives and academics, or in Lord. Conversation with God doesn’t
felt an instant connection to what the power over him like nothing he’d ever
an unfamiliar place. He told himself Jim’s new spiritual life brought him juggling the outside pressures with only happen when we have something
man was saying. He looked around known before.
that he didn’t have time to spend a new opportunities. An Albuquerque their internal growing pains. Still to pray for. It really is happening
at the worshipers in the church and
whole Sunday at church anymore. But the indefinable resistance he felt connection helped him enroll in others need accountability about throughout our lives. God cares about
saw the speaker’s sincerity reflected in
In reality, though, he says, “I had a was not gone for good. There were Lincoln Christian Seminary and which doors are better left unopened. the small things, because we care.”
their faces.
resistance inside of me.” times where he couldn’t feel God, gain employment as Discipleship “It’s not an easy time for most That in itself, he says, is a
With a strong desire to find a way to no matter how much he wanted to. Coordinator for LCU’s China
That is, until the church pastor and students. Temptation has become part supernatural experience.
know God, he simply asked God to He asked God why this might be, Institute.
his wife invited Jim and some other of their daily life. The smartphone isn’t
reveal to him the truth about Himself. and the answers he turned up in
students to their house. The pastor an evil thing, but it’s still a challenge
16 LINCOLN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSIT Y RESTORER 17Equipped
life
for
Nobody goes through life without
challenges. The more we strive to
live in a meaningful way, the more
obstacles we will encounter that test
our character and our convictions.
These challenges can break us down,
or they can refine our resolve and
prepare us to be stronger in the future.
18 LINCOLN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSIT Y RESTORER 19Ethan and Nicole Hoinacki’s story They learned about debt and how, pasta became routine choices for mass was completely gone. According to
since leaving LCU is emblematic contrary to commonplace American meals. “Most people are in shock the doctors, says Nicole, “If you didn’t know
of what our university inspires to practice, it is possible to live a life when they hear what we did,” she what to look for, you wouldn’t have noticed
do for all students: equip them to that is completely debt-free. laughs. “We were lucky that our anything had been there.”
meet life’s challenges with faith, families were supportive.”
intelligence, and confidence in In keeping with what they’d learned No Formula, Just Faith
God’s goodness. in their “Math for Life” course, Ethan To truly engage with the challenge,
and Nicole had been strategic with they had to find a way to stay Challenges can cause many to retreat from
the way they took out their student motivated to reach their debt-free life, from faith, even from the people we
Pursuing “Financial Peace” love most. Ethan and Nicole’s story shows
loans in the first place. They only goal. For this purpose, they drew up
Ethan and Nicole were married in used money for tuition and school a chart that showed the progress of how leaning into challenges is often the
2010, while still undergraduates at related costs. Some students use falling debts. Each time they passed a key to not simply getting through them, but
Lincoln Christian University. After loan funds not only to pay for tuition monetary milestone, they celebrated coming out stronger on the other side.
graduation, they found themselves and supplies, but to buy luxuries like the achievement with a big red X on
starting their life as a couple with They both agree that there were some
a great stereo or rent an extra-nice the chart. Along the way, they found
a third party in their marriage: a foundational practices that helped them
apartment. But Ethan had an advisor creative ways to keep themselves
considerable sum in student overcome their two most significant
at LCU who told him, “Don’t take entertained—inventing new recipes
loan debt. challenges to date. The first was taking one
the full amount; just take what you for how to use peanut butter and
day at a time. Sometimes, Nicole admits, it
need for school.” That’s just what he spending their date nights going
It’s not unusual for college graduates felt like simply going through the motions;
did, which mitigated the amount he for walks and playing cards. What
to have student loans to pay back. there were even moments when the
would eventually have to pay back. could have felt like deprivation
What is unusual, however, is the pressure felt like too much to handle. “You
instead became something they
resolve with which Nicole and Ethan Ethan and Nicole took that “bare break temporarily,” she reflects, “but you
could laugh about together. Where
set about eliminating their debt. It’s minimum” principle and applied pick up the pieces and keep going.”
tight finances might drive a wedge
around this time that the education it to the lifestyle they lived while into some marriages, pursuing this In those moments, the principles instilled
they received from LCU literally paying back their loans. Both goal together drew Ethan and Nicole in them at LCU carried them through.
began to pay off. had experienced the conflict that closer as a couple. The fondness Ultimately, the ability to acknowledge their
can happen in families that get in their voices is evident as they
With diplomas freshly in hand, they doubts and fears while remaining in faith
overwhelmed by debt. recount the story.
took on their debt as their first post- proved no less practical or applicable to
college endeavor. “We were that credit card, home loan daily life than the principles of financial
“[It was] one of our biggest
generation,” management.
challenges,” says Nicole, “and we
Nicole says of faced it right away, together.” Ethan says that by the time they came
her family and A Deeper Trial expected to hear: “I have the best news through the challenge with their daughter,
“It’s just Ethan’s. “I had
to really relearn
The ultra-modest lifestyle lasted two
years until their debts were erased. In August of 2015, Ethan and Nicole
possible for you. Her AVM is shrinking.
It’s going away.”
“I just had a better understanding of who
God was—an eternal Father. This is a broken
amazing what you don’t have Any Dave Ramsey fan can guess what welcomed a child, Sadie Lyn, into the world.
Before the birth, doctors had told them of a world that we’re a part of. We can’t fathom
to have debt happened next. The couple made a The doctor went on to say that the
His bigger picture. He was with us every
you can if you don’t trip down to Nashville to perform concerning growth in the baby’s abdomen. mass that used to take up a third of
Within days after her birth, doctors were single step to get us where we are currently,
want to.” the debt-free scream. When people Sadie Lynn’s liver was now down to
and He’s going to be with us in the future.
handle when follow Ramsey’s methods and finally planning a surgery to remove the growth. five percent, and seemed likely to
Though This is just another thing to hold on to. Life’s
reach the debt-free mark, they can continue shrinking.
It turned out that the growth was in the going to throw us another curveball.”
you have God
they were go on his show and literally scream
“dirt poor,” baby’s liver. Doctors worried about her After so much worry and waiting, Nicole
into a microphone, which is an Nicole adds, “There’s not a formula we
intestines and the ability to digest food.
on your side.”
the couple expression of relief at finally being and Ethan were practically in shock. Unsure
As they waited for Sadie to gain strength for followed. It’s just amazing what you can
Ethan and Nicole with embarked on a out of debt. of how to process the information, they
the surgery, checkups surprised the doctors handle when you have God on your side.”
Dave Ramsey on April 11, 2014. way of life that asked the doctor what was supposed to
took tightening Little did they know that the days because of how well she seemed happen next.
the belt on of eating noodles and going to be doing.
While freshmen at LCU, both Nicole spending to a whole new level. without would be a walk in the And he said, “I’m not going to do surgery,
and Ethan had taken a course called After months of waiting, the time for the that’s for sure!”
park compared to their next
“Math for Life.” This class had used “We were living on a budget surgery was finally upon them. The plan was
major challenge.
Dave Ramsey’s “Financial Peace” that allowed us $20 per week for for the surgeon to do a CAT scan and then Fast forward to the present, and Sadie Lynn
training as a framework for teaching household items and groceries,” speak with the parents before beginning the is a healthy and thriving girl, approaching
practical money management skills. Nicole remembers. White bread and surgery. After the scan, the doctor greeted her two-year-old birthday. Last summer, she
Ethan and Nicole with words they never went for an ultrasound in Chicago, and the
20 LINCOLN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSIT Y RESTORER 21athletics
BRIDGING THE
Many college campuses face communication
LCU Women’s Volleyball Competes in problems when it comes to student relations
NAIA Conference Tournament between athletes and academics, undergraduate
GAPS BETWEEN and graduate students, campus communities,
and surrounding communities. That’s where LCU
LCU STUDENTS
After posting a 22-8 regular season record, the Red Lions Red Lions Athletic Department hopes to make
Women’s Volleyball team accepted an invitation to play in a difference with their newly formed Student-
the Association of Independent Institutions (AII) Conference
AND THE LINCOLN
Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
Tournament in November 2016. It was the first time a Red Lions
athletic team qualified for any NAIA postseason tournament. First year Athletic Director Nathaniel Smith
The team traveled to the College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout,
Missouri, where they met the three other teams playing in the
COMMUNITY established the SAAC to serve as a liaison between
the undergraduate student body, faculty, athletic
department, student-athletes, and the Lincoln,
tournament: Johnson & Wales University (Denver, CO), Haskell Illinois, community.
Indian Nations University (Lawrence, KS), and College of
the Ozarks. LCU AII CONFERENCE AWARDS “LCU student-athletes are more than just athletes.
We want them to excel in the classroom and be
Round robin play on Friday resulted with a face-off against top- FIRST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS OF CHARACTER
prominent leaders in the service community both
seeded College of the Ozarks on Saturday which brought their Abbey Akre (Sr, Lisbon, IL) AWARD
Second Team All-Conference Abbey Akre (Sr, Lisbon, IL) at LCU and in the town of Lincoln. If we are able
tournament play to an early end. to lend a helping hand in any way, we view it as
Katie Boyce ( Jr, Havana, IL) Hannah D’Andrea ( Jr, Lincoln, IL)
“I am extremely proud of our girls and the season they had,” Brittany Beals (So, Effingham, IL) an opportunity to glorify God through our work to
Maliah Feller-Blakemore COACH OF THE YEAR others,” said Smith.
said first-year LCU Athletic Director Nathaniel Smith. “To be able (Fr, Quincy, IL) Dave Donnelly
to qualify for this tournament and compete like we did says a lot SAAC is led by President Brock Trexler, Vice
about our program. The future is bright for Red Lions Volleyball.” President Abbey Akre and Director of Community
Relations Hannah D’Andrea along with three
representatives from each sports team. All
LCU Adds Men’s and Women’s Cross Country members are coach-appointed leaders that include
freshmen. By involving freshmen, they have a
unique opportunity to grow their leadership and
The Red Lions experience and willingness to recruit, I have high servant skills while passing those skills along to
Athletic Department hopes for our new program.” their teammates.
has added men’s
and women’s cross Recruiting for the teams is already underway as Trexler acknowledges that the impact in its first
country teams well as scheduling for the 2017 season. If you year may be limited while they build sponsors and
to its docket of know someone who would be a good fit for the funds, but they are “more focused on relationship
sports offered to LCU Red Lions, please submit his or her name building than anything.”
undergraduate on our website www.LCUredlions.com.
student-athletes. To Since October, SAAC has been involved with Toys
Men’s and women’s cross country brings LCU’s for Tots, Harvest of Talents, Christmas in the
begin in the fall 2017 total intercollege athletics offerings up to eight.
semester, both the men’s and women’s cross Chapel, and Cookies with Santa. They also raked
Cross country joins baseball, volleyball, men’s leaves in the community and conducted a food
country teams will compete under the coaching and women’s soccer, and men’s and women’s
of Brendan Hoskins – who recently completed drive for the local food pantry. They’ve already
basketball. Each team competes under the done some painting at the local humane society
a successful NCAA DI cross country career at banner of both NAIA and NCCAA affiliation.
Illinois State University. during this spring semester and have plans for
For more information on the Red Lions athletic tailgating at the home baseball games.
Athletic Director Nathaniel Smith shared his program visit www.LincolnChristian.edu/athletics.
excitement about the new addition. “We wanted Through these community-focused service events,
an energetic, knowledgeable, and passionate SAAC has already begun to close gaps and build
individual to lead our programs and that’s what bridges between LCU and the Lincoln community.
we got in Coach Hoskins. With Brendan’s running
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campus
L I F E
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1 A new technology station was added to the Warehouse during summer 2016 renovations.
2 Scholarship donors and recipients connect at their annual luncheon in October.
3 Students gather bi-weekly in the Heironymus Prayer Room for the “Reach” prayer gathering.
4 The 2016 Camp Teams benefited from pre-camp training at Little Galilee.
5 Meet the cast of Christmas in the Chapel 2016, “An Old-Fashioned Christmas.”
6 Focus continues to be a meaningful student-led worship every other Wednesday night.
7 Shout out to Rochester Christian Church staff attending Tuesday morning chapel.
8 Flooding the “Jordan” is a great community builder.
9 Move-In Day 2016!
10 We take our intramural basketball very seriously.
11 China Institute students bundled up for a cold day in February.
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3 4 10 11
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2016
DOWN THE AISLE was born at home at 1:22 a.m. He
his first preaching ministry in London, MN. Over students, full-time ministers, and missionaries weighed 8 lbs. 5 oz. and measured
the past 53 years, he has written thousands of have emerged from the Athens Christian Church ‘60s 20.5 in. His proud siblings are Elliott
articles, reflections, lessons, and illustrations during Ken’s ministry there. He is a respected and and Maddie.
for Standard Publishing and David C. Cook. He trusted community pastor to many living in the J. Michael “Mike” Heston (LCC ’60
entered Lincoln Christian Seminary in 1965, while growing area in and around Athens. He and his wife
ALUMNI
’64, LCS ’95) and Beth Harris were ‘10s
he preached at Palmyra (IL) Christian Church and Sarah have modeled Christian marriage and family
married on September 10, 2016. Mike
taught at St. Louis Christian College. Charles and his life for 34 years. Ken Gennicks, a man given over to
has lived in West Plaines, MO, for 18 1 John (LCU ’12) and Jodie (Latham
family went to West Africa from 1970 to 1972 where Christ and the Church, was also recognized in 2004
years and will continue a part-time LCU ’14, LCU ’16) Merritt are the proud
he was the founding president of Liberia Christian with the Christian Servant’s Award.
ministry at Fowler Chapel, a small rural parents of a new daughter, Willow Jean.
College. He completed his Master of Divinity from
NEWS
Lincoln Christian Seminary in 1972 while teaching
4 The ministry of Dr. Paul McAlister (LCS ’72) has congregation. Willow was born on October 9, 2016
again at St. Louis Christian College. In 1980 Charles stretched far and wide. It was therefore appropriate at 6:13 p.m., weighing 8 lbs. 13 oz. and
was called to serve as President of San Jose Bible that he was awarded the 2016 Restoration Award measuring 19.5 in. long. Her big sister
1 Roger C. Songer,
College. Charles is now the Executive Director of for Kingdom Service on November 18 during the FUTURE ALUMNI is Aera.
a youth rehabilitation program with Christian International Conference on Missions. He began
LCC ’76, was presented teaching a variety of subjects at Minnesota Bible Blake (LCU ’12) and Jenna (Reed LCU
his Restoration Award
Encounter Ministries. He continues to add
College where he also introduced students to the
‘00s ’13 and ’15) Canterbury welcomed their
to his pilgrimage with a fruitful ministry,
in Campus Ministry on April mission field by organizing mission trips to Haiti and new baby boy, Braxton Eugene, on
and the 2016 Restoration Award Ryne Urton (LCC) and his wife, Rachel,
9, 2016 at the Charleston (IL) Honduras. Paul broadened his mission perspective October 22, 2016.
for excellence and persistence in welcomed their first child, a little girl,
Christian Campus House. Roger’s to include domestic ministries at the Federal
ministries around the globe is well on December 22, 2016. Blake Noelle
specialized ministry in university
earned for an illuminous life of Medical Center, U.S. Bureau of Prisons in Rochester, 4 Matthew (LCU ’15) and Kacey
campus ministry began in 1979 with MN, and the prestigious Mayo Clinic, where he
was born at 10:03 a.m. weighing 7 lbs. (Campbell LCU ’15) Laker welcomed
service.
five years on the campus of Oklahoma founded Aslan’s Forum (a Bible study program for 11 oz. and a baby boy into their family on July 15,
State University, followed by a move to the 3 Ken Gennicks, LCC ’80, LCS, was presented Mayo Clinic residents) and served in the Alcoholism measuring 19 in. 2016 at 6:53 p.m. Ezra Joshua was 6
Christian Campus House of Eastern Illinois the 2016 Restoration Award in the Field of and Drug Dependency Unit. Additionally, he served lbs. 2 oz. and 19 in. long.
University, where he served for the next 32 years.
2 Timothy (LCU ’14) and Shannon
Preaching Ministry during our October 7-8 Alumni as adjunct professor for Augsburg University and
Roger retired in July, 2016. During his ministry, he Homecoming. His remarkable Christian service Mayo Medical School. After 28 years of teaching, (Robinson LCC ’07) Baccus welcomed 3 Jason (LCS ‘13), and Catlin
participated in 40 foreign mission trips, as well consists of a preaching ministry that began in 1979 Paul went to work with the Zumbro Valley Mental a third child to their family on (Middleton LCS ’12) Donato welcomed
as mission trips to the inner cities of Chicago and at the Salisbury (IL) Christian Church and extends Health Center as treatment director for individuals September 27, 2016. Judson Jack their second son, Innis Reid, on
Indianapolis. Of the 290 student leaders he worked 38 years to the present. The Athens (IL) Christian with chronic mental illness. Paul and his wife
with during his ministry, more than 150 of them Church had just completed a building program Kathryn became engaged with Pioneer Bible
went on to seminary and full time ministry/missions when they welcomed Ken and his wife Sarah in July, Translators (PBT) in 2009, concentrating much
work. He also served on the Planning Committee of 1984. Two years later, the congregation increased in of their time to the branch in Papua New Guinea.
the North American Christian Convention, the Board size so much that they had to move to two worship Paul also serves as the PBT chaplain for the Board
of Directors of Christian Missionary Fellowship, and services. Ongoing growth led the congregation of Directors. Paul models a strong commitment to
developed a continuing education curriculum that to relocate to a new one-level facility in 2004. Biblical preaching and teaching, a well-articulated
would be offered in seminary level workshops for Even so, within eight years, Ken was called to lead Christian worldview, and a heart for God’s
those entering campus ministry careers. In a secular yet another building campaign as youth areas global mission.
university world where human philosophy abounds, and additional classroom space became needed.
Roger was there as a voice for the Gospel of Jesus Ken has mentored many young ministers in their 2
Christ by providing a haven of Christian fellowship, early formative years and numerous Bible college
love, teaching, influence, and encouragement.
2 Charles R. Boatman, LCS ’72, was awarded the
Restoration Award for Kingdom Service during
the 2016 North American Christian Convention in
Anaheim, CA. His service began in 1954 when he
attended Minnesota Bible College and entered into
1 3 4
1 2 3 4
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November 4, 2016. Innis weighed 7 He served 38 years in campus of Outreach and Discipleship and New Hampshire. Bob and his wife,
lbs. 15 oz. and was 20 in. long. His ministry and 44 years of ministry was named Senior Minister in Angela “Angie” (LCC ’97), reside in
proud big brother is Adler. overall. Roger will continue in 2007. Laira has served alongside Londonderry, NH.
ministry, focusing on writing and him in his ministries.
2 Timothy (LCU ’14) and Shannon
speaking. He and his wife, Sue ‘00s
(Robinson LCC ’07) Baccus (LCS), have three daughters,
5 Dr. Gene B. Appel (LCC ’82,
welcomed a third child to their family Rachel, Leah, and Rebekah, and four LCS) is president of the 2017 North David J. Nicholson (LCU ’00) began a
on September 27, 2016. Judson Jack grandchildren. American Christian Convention new ministry as Preaching Minister
was born at home at 1:22 a.m. He (NACC). The conference will be with First Church of Christ in Ft.
weighed 8 lbs. 5 oz. and measured David R. Schultz (LCC ’75) was held at the Kansas City Convention Recovery, OH, on June 1, 2016.
20.5 in. His siblings are Elliott and named editor of the Bluffton News- Center in Kansas City, MO, June
Jana Troutman-Miller (LCS ’00) 1
Maddie. Banner, the daily newspaper for Wells 27-29. He would like to invite
County, IN, on November 18, 2016. everyone to the After Party was appointed as Chair of the
He has been with the News-Banner following the main session on Commission on Certification for 2016 Alumni Homecoming
CLASS NOTES since 2008. His wife, Susan C. (Shelt Thursday night in the Exhibit Hall. Board of Chaplaincy Certification,
1 Wonderful worship, led by father Eric and son Parker Radecki
LCC), has Parkinson’s disease and Inc., an affiliate of the Association of and the Master’s Men and Gloria Choirs.
‘70s is active in the Rock Steady boxing ‘90s Professional Chaplains. She
2 What a joy to connect with longtime friends and classmates.
program for Parkinson’s patients. has served as a professional
3 Henderson Hall provided ample space for food and fellowship.
Roger C. Songer (LCC ’76) retired Robert “Bob” Fitzsimmons (LCC chaplain for 15 years. She is
4 As expected, we were blessed by Tom Ewald’s message on
August 1, 2016, after serving more ‘80s ’96) completed 10 years with the currently an Episcopal priest and
Friday evening.
than 32 years as senior campus Celebrate Recovery ministry at chaplain at Saint John’s On The
5 Recognize any familiar faces?
minister with Christian Campus Steven Chapman (LCC ’85, LCS Manchester Christian Church Lake, a retirement community in
6 Ken Gennicks received the Restoration Award in the field
House at Eastern Illinois University. ’92) and his wife, Laira (LCC ’84), in Manchester, NH. He has been Milwaukee, WI.
of Preaching Ministry.
Roger previously served for five celebrated 20 years of ministry instrumental in the start-up
years as campus minister with with First Christian Church of of several Celebrate Recovery Abbey L. Flaherty (LCC ’02)
2
Fellowship of Christian University Chicago on September 1, 2016. ministries throughout the state. relocated to Prague, Czech
Students (FOCUS) at Oklahoma Steven served 11 years with the He was recently appointed to the Republic, in 2016 to teach full-time
State University in Stillwater, OK. congregation as Associate Minister State Representative position for at the Christian International
3
5
6 7 8 4 5 6
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School of Prague. This is her first year Lola J. (Griffith) Cook (LBI ’51) went ‘60s Rhonda J. (Clark) Kraft (LCC) passed ‘80s throughout Missouri and Illinois
teaching. She also has a position with home to be with the Lord on August 15, away on March 25, 2016 after a until 2014 when he moved to
Human Resources. 2016. Her husband, James A. Cook, Sr. 10 Algot “Al” Olson (LBI ’60) passed courageous battle with ovarian 12 Thomas W. “Tom” Silkwood Grand Prairie, TX.
preceded her in death. As a talented away on April 13, 2016, holding the cancer. She is survived by her three (LCC ’80) went home to be with
13 Paul Middlesworth (LCS ’91)
‘10s painter, she has provided hand- hand of his wife, Virginia (Logan LBI). children, a grandson, her mother and the Lord on March 26, 2016.
painted scenes for many After graduating from high school step-father, several siblings, and her Tom served as youth minister passed away on April 17, 2016,
8 Bella Gets Rescued, by Ellie Wakeman church baptistries. and college he went on to start former husband. at Northland Church of Christ at his home in Baraboo, WI. Paul
(LCC ’07, LCS ’12) and illustrated ministered with churches in
Charles E. “Chuck” Webb (LBI ’50)
Francesville Tire Company in the early
Linda Fern (Heppner) Reeves (LCC
in Danville, IL, but spent most
Michigan, Wisconsin, South Dakota,
50TH YEAR REUNION
by Melody Knighton, was published ‘60s and Blue Sea Blueberries in the of his life working in Thailand
by Ambassador International and was called to his heavenly home on early ‘70s. ’78) went home to be with the at a children’s hostel and and Illinois, was involved in social Sixteen members of the Class of 1966 returned to the
released to major retailers March 1, August 26, 2016. Chuck entered Lord on April 3, 2016. She was the visiting villages. work and was a hospital chaplain and Lincoln Christian University campus on May 6 and 7,
2017. In it, Ellie tells a parable of the Lincoln Bible Institute as a preaching Joan (Baldwin) Leach (LCS ’65) children’s minister at the Second spiritual counselor for hospice. 2016, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their
graduation from Lincoln Christian College. Class
heavenly Father’s love for the lost student in August, 1946 While at passed away on September 23, 2016 Church of Christ in Danville, IL, for Donald L. Gibbs Jr. (LCC ’86)
LBI, Chuck met his wife, Marjory in her home in Manhattan, KS. She and 7 years. Linda was a school teacher passed away unexpectedly on Our community was shaken by the members came from Illinois, Indiana, Missouri,
through the story of Bella, a lost Ohio, California, North Carolina, and Florida to renew
“Elly” (Quandt LBI ’50). They were her husband, Donn (LBI ’50), moved for 33 years. December 16, 2016. Donald was untimely death of Jessie C. Eury
“scaredy-cat,” who finds herself acquaintances and reminisce over shared memories
married August 22, 1950, and to Lincoln in 1959 when Donn began a devoted father to daughter Library Assistant Librarian Mike Reid and the uncommon twists and turns that come with
rescued by “scary” humans that she
teaching at Lincoln Christian College. Peggy Louise Gaff (LCC ’72) passed (LCS ‘99) on Tuesday, November 8, Christian service. For some, it was their first return
eventually grows to love. celebrated 66 years of marriage just Katie L. Gibbs (LCC) and son visit since their graduation in 1966. Class members
four days before his death. Chuck After Joan received her master’s away from ovarian cancer on Aug. 12, Joshua Gibbs. They survive, 2016. Memorial contributions may be
and their spouses or guests were treated to a variety of
6-7 Jo Jo’s Street Quisine, owned and had a lifelong preaching ministry degree from Lincoln Christian 2016. Her husband Anthony (LCC ’71, along with their mother, Marta made to Julie Young for his daughter special events including a noon meal with the Alumni
operated by Joseph and Dovie (Estep from which he never retired. Seminary in 1965, they both served as LCS) and children Isaac Gaff (Cruzan LCC) Gibbs. Kara’s college fund or to benefit the Council, a tour of campus led by VP of Alumni Services
faculty until they moved to Manhattan (LCC ’96) and Gretchen Forman Lincoln Christian University Library Lynn Laughlin, refreshments in the Warehouse Student
LCU ’14) Hacker, was named best new
9 James Cunningham (LBI ’55)
Center, and a banquet in Henderson Hall where they
restaurant in downtown Springfield (LCC ’01) survive. in Mike’s name.
in 1972. They were the recipients of ‘90s were honored by LCU faculty, staff, administrators, and
(IL) in January. went home to be with the Lord on the LCU President’s Distinguished trustees. Reunion festivities concluded following the
Gordon R. Van Zile (LCS ’70) was
September 20, 2016. James preached Service Award in 2012. Alonzo Price Barnes (LCC) went ‘00s 2016 Commencement activities on Saturday. We trust
at many churches in Illinois before called home to be with the Lord on they also had time to relax and enjoy the company of
home to live with his Lord on April
April 28, 2016, in Tulsa, OK. Gordon Jerome A. “Jerry” Hayward (LCC, former classmates and future Lincoln Leaders.
IN MEMORIAM moving to Omaha, NE, in 1963. He had
‘70s enjoyed ministries in Illinois, Kansas,
5, 2016, after 95 years of loving
LCS ’08) and his wife, Kathleen,
a passion for life which included God, service to God, his family, and the
‘50s family, friends, riding motorcycles,
flying a small private airplane, and
11 Rodney J. Ziegler (LCC ’75) passed
away at home on March 2, 2016. He
and Oklahoma. He is survived
by his wife, Virginia Sue (Fry LCC ’65),
their two children, two grandchildren,
community. He served as a trustee
of Lincoln Christian University for 16
were called home on November 29,
2016, as a result of a motor vehicle Save the Date
John R. Nelson (LBI ’54) went to telling jokes. is survived by his wife, Joy (Flick LCC years between the years of 1969 and accident. Jerry was a minister of God Class of 1967 | 50th Reunion
and a sister. and a member of St. John’s Reformed
his heavenly home on February 11, ‘74). He was the Associate Minister 1986 and taught in 1983 and 1984. May 5-6, 2017
Richard D. Robinson (LCS) went to his Church in Hollidaysburg, PA.
2016. He was born and raised in at the First Christian Church in John D. Orris (LCS ’78) passed
heavenly home on December 4, 2016. John M. Davenport (LCS ’97)
Clinton, IL. John served in the Navy Beech Grove, IN, for 13 years and an away on June 21, 2016, in his home. If you are a member of the undergraduate
He began his 50 years in ministry was called from this life to his
for four years. He ministered elder at Southport Heights until his John enjoyed reading books on class of ’67 and have not received information
with his wife, Jeanette, in Tampico, heavenly home on August 8, 2016.
in several churches in Illinois retirement. philosophy and theology, visiting for this event, please contact the Alumni Office
IL. He went on to Greenville, IL, and John served several parishes
and Indiana, specializing in the Olmstead County parks, helping at 217-732-3168.
concluded with 34 years at Woodview
establishment of new congregations. people with computer problems, and
Christian Church in Wyoming, MI.
maintaining the Friends of Oxbow
website and newsletters.
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