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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

YOUTH MINISTRY YOUTH MINISTRY YOUTH MINISTRY YOUTH MINISTRY

Cedar Point

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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)

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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)

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9:00AM -Healthy &

Fit Over 50

5:30PM

Co-ed Fitness

6:30PM -

Celebrate Recovery

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7

7:00AM -

Men's Prayer

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5:00PM - Zumba

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Over 50

5:30PM - Women's

Fitness

6:30pm CR Plugged In

6:30pm Teen Moms

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9:00AM -Healthy &

Fit Over 50

5:30PM

Co-ed Fitness

6:30PM -

Celebrate Recovery

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12:00PM -Young @ Heart at DFC

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7:00AM -

Men's Prayer

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Haiti Mission Sunday




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5:00PM - Zumba

(Canyon View)

6:30PM Mission Health Care

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Over 50

5:30PM - Women's

Fitness

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6:30PM Souled Out

(MS Youth)

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9:00AM -Healthy &

Fit Over 50

5:30PM

Co-ed Fitness

6:30PM -

Celebrate Recovery

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7:00AM - Men's Prayer

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5:00PM - Zumba

7:00pm Lupus Support Group

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9:00AM - Healthy & Fit Over 50

5:30PM - Women's Fitness

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8:00AM -Healthy & Fit Over 50

5:30PM Co-ed Fitness

5:50PM Celebrate Recovery BBQ

6:30PM - Celebrate Recovery

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7:00AM - Men's Prayer

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6:30PM VBS Pro-gram and Ice

Cream Social

6:30PM The Vine

(Young Adults)

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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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