Photos: Gary Hisaoka, New Hope Chrisitian College student lead chapel.

an eternal perspective

SENIOR BANQUET A NIGHT TO REMEMBER

The Senior Banquet was an amazing success this year with Ashely Franks and the entire ASB presenting a night the graduating class of 2011 will never forget. From the photography on the red carpet, to the wonderful hor d’oeuvres and entrées that were

served, so much was to be seen and enjoyed by the NHCC student body, faculty and staff. One of the highlights especially were the amazing mock-cocktails made to order by Adele Grimes, Stephan Ogasawara and Tyler Ogletree. The two MC’s that kept the evening going were Ryan Joynes and Chris Erickson who mad e the attendees laugh with their banter and

video compilations involving the graduating seniors. Thank you to all who attended and please enjoy the photos from this wonderful evening.

a red carpet affair

ll over the campus of New Hope Christian College, lives are being continually transformed through Life Journaling. David LoftIs, a sophomore here at NHCC, has been experiencing the power of God’s Word through Life Journaling even before

he began to attend school here. In fact, David said his first experience with reading the Bible was doing Life Journaling at a youth camp.

The Life Journal was developed by Pastor Wayne Cordeiro as a daily devotional plan by which the person journaling reads through the Old Testament once and the New Testament twice every year. The journal plan uses the acrostic SOAP to represent the basis for the plan, which is reading and writing Scripture, making an Observation on a scripture, Application of the scripture into the life of the reader, and a Prayer to finish.

David admitted that he disliked the Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning devotions when he first started coming to them. Though David had been doing the SOAP journal devotions before coming to school, he didn’t like the idea of being made to do it. “It really rubbed me the wrong way. It took something I enjoyed and made it forceful.”

Even so, David believes that the benefits of weekly morning devotions far outweigh any of the negatives. He said it is important to him to continue coming because he knows that students in the future won’t know about it, and he wants to be not only a good example, but also be involved in the transformation process for their lives as well. David himself has been positively transformed in a lot of ways through

the SOAP journaling. He said he thinks of SOAP journaling as receiving a receipt that is proof of the transformation and changes in his life. “I have concrete evidence in my hand of those events,” said David. When he tells others about SOAP journaling, he is able to look back on older journals and show the change that has taken place between old journals and new ones, as well as all of the earlier prayers which God has since answered.

SOAP journaling has taught David how important it is not to miss a day of reading God’s Word. In relation to Matthew 4:4, when Jesus said that, “People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God” (NASB), David realized that the feeling he has when he skips a meal is similar to that when he skips a day of reading. “When I skip a day of journaling, even though it is a minute amount of being in the Word, I can tell that I am spiritually tired the next day or all throughout that day,” said David.

David also said, “One thing that is extremely cool about the journaling process is that it puts everybody on the same page. Literally.” David appreciates how reading the Word together opens up an abundance of conversation about God and the Bible.”It’s like sitting down for a meal together. A meal is always better when there is more than one person sitting there.”

As a word of advice to those who are skeptical of the power of journaling, David advises that they put aside any negative attitudes and give SOAP journaling an honest try. “If they want to know if it truly works they have to try it and try it correctly.” You have to put your whole heart into it for it to yield any results; it is the same as doing anything else for God.

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STUDENTSPOTLIGHT

During the upcoming summer, many of the New Hope Christian College students are planning to apply the skills and knowledge they have learned over this past year in practical ministry and marketplace assignments. After an entire school year of listening to lectures, doing Bible studies, and writing research papers, they will now have the opportunity to step out into the “real world” and begin to apply that knowledge in their lives and the lives of others. As the saying goes, learning doesn’t stop in the classroom. It carries out and continues when you take a step outside the College’s doors. I interviewed some of our awesome NHCC students to see how they will endeavor to “live exceptionally” in ministry and the marketplace this summer. Here’s what they said.

“I plan to work with my home church and the youth back home in Hawaii,” said Stephan Ogasawara, NHCC Sophomore.

“I’ll be working at two youth camps and a youth conference over the summer; if I can sum up what I’ll be doing, it’s working a lot and hanging out with the youth a lot,” said Ricky Kolve, NHCC Sophomore. Russell Wilson, NHCC Junior, plans to “work a full-time job.”

A group of twelve students will be involved in the “Release Your Dreams” internship program at New Hope Christian Fellowship in Honolulu, Hawaii, working closely with the church while being mentored by various staff and pastors.

Rachel Ure, NHCC Freshman from Scotland, plans to interact with a fellow classmate, apply ministry skills she has learned and learn more about American culture. “I’ll be traveling to Illinois with Gwen Fielder. We will visit different places and hangout with some of Gwen’s school buddies.” Her time at NHCC has been helpful in adjusting to the culture shift, a different setting indeed than her home in Scotland. Speaking of ministry skills, one of the graduating Seniors will go right into vocational ministry. “After my wedding and honeymoon with my beautiful wife, I plan to go right into my full-time job working at a church. It’s a huge leap of faith, but I know that I will be able to put into action the things I have learned at NHCC,” said Chris Stites.

Finally, several plan on getting some R & R time over the summer. “I’ll just sleep and hangout with friends and enjoy the summer!” said Kellen Ainley, NHCC Freshman.

Paul is speaking into a situation in which the Church finds itself surrounded, perhaps even immersed, by wickedness and immorality. Though we are indwelt by the Holy Spirit, we carry this treasure in a dying and decaying body. In the midst of all this potential discouragement and defeat, Paul lifts us above our circumstances and gives us an eternal perspective. What arrests my attention most significantly is how Paul perceives his personal suffering on behalf of Christ. Paul, who experienced five whippings, was beaten three times with rods, stoned, shipwrecked three times, threatened by robbers, imprisoned, persecuted by Jews and Gentiles, and betrayed and abandoned by fellow believers, refers to all these as “light” and “momentary” afflictions! How can this be? Is Paul in denial? He goes on to tell us that compared with the “eternal weight of glory” there is no comparison and so his sufferings fade into insignificance. God’s eternal perspective deflates the power and pain of suffering to the point that all suffering is “light and momentary.”

Sometimes I tend to focus too much on suffering as something that is “unfair” compared to how much I have “done for the Lord.” I fail to remember that suffering and discipline are necessary for my spiritual maturity. In fact, I forget that I have chosen to embrace suffering as a friend. Through suffering, God the Spirit is doing a work of transforming us into the image of Christ “to the glory of God, the Father.” Only an eternal perspective gives us a view of the end goal for those who are in Christ Jesus. This perspective also lifts us above “self” so we can see from God’s viewpoint. I need to be more consistent seeing life from God’s point of view.

“God, our heavenly Father, raise me by Your Spirit above my circumstance to see Your purpose for my life. Don’t let me stay under my circumstances but help me to see how You are working in and with them to conform my character to Christ’s. Teach me to be thankful in everything, including suffering and discipline, as means whereby You bring glory to Christ. Help me to see all of life through Christ’s eyes; then I will have an eternal perspective too. I pray in Christ’s name, Amen!”

“For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison...”

2 Corinthians 4:17

SOAPFACULTY

iscipline. Accountability. Relationships. All these things can be used to describe what a leader is. Recently, NHCC freshmen Anthony Argueta and Elaine Naulu have been learning about leadership by serving in ministry at The Father’s House (formerly Jubilee Church).

“We had been attending The Father’s House for about two months when Anthony and I felt like giving back to the church and community,” said Elaine. This ministry opportunity allows Anthony and Elaine to work with the youth

and minister to them in various ways.

“A big part of it is developing relationships with people, especially the youth. It’s important because leadership involves relationships,” said Anthony.

“We want to help the youth and it helps that we are closer in age to them; it’s easier to relate to them in their struggles, questions, and interests,” added Elaine.

But helping a group and leading is no small task. It requires a lot of work and effort, especially in the areas of discipline and accountability. This discipline was developed through important daily tasks, such as daily devotions, prayer, and staying academically strong in all their Bible classes.

“Throughout the school year, NHCC has taught us a lot and now I think it’s important that we put into practice and ‘walk the talk’ in everything we’re learning. It can’t just go by; it needs to impact the hearts of others in the whole process,” said Anthony.

However, there have also been some roadblocks and challenges in their new experience. One of them was trying to achieve a balance in leadership roles and managing their time wisely.

“As a leader, it can be frustrating when you end up getting drained and burned out completely--it’s a cycle of ‘do, do and do.’ This has definitely helped me manage my time and discipline myself with homework, social time, and spending time with God; in a way, it has helped in all the other areas of my life,” said Elaine.

Another challenge or struggle is patience and all the waiting that comes before actually leading (as in waiting for the right moment and not rushing into it). Ambitious leaders can fall into the trap of rushing too fast into a leadership role without a strong mentor and foundation.

“I struggled a lot in the beginning because Saul (the youth group pastor) didn’t give us major roles, but instead slowly had us lead the group--a gradual process. But it made me grow more because I was able to be mentored by Saul and

his example of leadership,” said Anthony. In this great opportunity, both Anthony and Elaine were able to garner leadership nuggets of wisdom that will help with their future ministries.

“It has been a life-changing experience for me so far and it helped ignite my burning passion for youth,” said Elaine.

“I think this experience has helped me to grow and helped my intense desire to minister to youth and to impact people for the kingdom. Both Elaine and I have grown in our leadership skills, and it resulted from God’s grace and from applying the knowledge we’ve learned. It helped mold us. All I can say is, “WOW! This is so awesome!” said Anthony.

JOSHUA VALENTINEINTERCULTURAL

STUDIES

What is next for you after you graduate?

I currently work at Jasper Mountain Safe Center. A treatment facility for

physically and emotionally

abused children who have become abusive to others. We

teach them how to live in a healthy

family and attempt to have them move out of the treatment system that many have been stuck in for years prior to coming to us.

TIA VENCILLPASTORAL STUDIES

What are some lessons you learned in the

classroom that stuck with you?

As much as you want to wait, DON’T PUT OFF TILL TOMORROW WHAT YOU CAN DO TODAY!

EMILIE FORSBERGCHRISTIAN

COUNSELING

What are some lessons you learned in the

classroom that stuck with you?

“I want to get a masters degree but not for the sake of having a degree because I just want to continuelearning so that I can effectively help people more.”

chuck fenwickPASTORAL STUDIES

What is your favorite quote in being here at NEW

HOPE?

One of my favorite quotes is from a former pastor in the area, KeithJenkins from Jubilee World Outreach. He used to close the service by saying, “Go with God and He will go with you.”

jason northwayBIBLE AND MINISTRY

LEADERSHIP

What is a quote or scripture that has stuck with you in

your personal life? Micah 6:8- “He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”

SARAH FOXINTERCULTURAL

STUDIES

What is next for you after you

graduate?

For me after I graduate is a little different then what I expected a year ago,

but for now it will be being a new mommy,

and spending time with my baby when born!

s the Class of 2011 finish up their time here at New Hope Christian College and venture out into the world with the tools and knowledge in reaching the lost we at Ignite thought it would be good to honor these graduates in a piece we call Seniors: What’s next? We interviews all 19 of the graduates and asked them a series of questions and we took some

of the best things they had to say so please enjoy and congratulate the Class of 2011.

christa GoeckerINTERCULTURAL STUDIES

When asked what WAS one of her most significant

moments here at NEW HOPE?

“I had such a great time leading my Ignite team of off-campus women. God has been

really working on my confidence and ability to disciple people.”

BRE GOECKERCHRISTIAN COUNSELING

Favorite thing a faculty or staff member ever said?

A life changing quote by Pastor Wayne Cordeiro from a conference she attended

before she ever considered coming to New Hope Christian College (then, Eugene Bible

College), “The grass is not greener on the other side, it is greener where you are, where

you water it.”

MARK LAMIEREPASTORAL STUDIES

What are some life lessons you learned at

New Hope? “Read the Bible slowly, obey

immediately, and remember that

every Christian is learning day by day tobe less of a hypocrite

and heretic...including me.”

JASON MAYERINTERCULTURAL STUDIES

What are your plans after graduation?

My wife and I are planning to go do our training with Youth with a Mission in Australia.The training is for 6 months and planing to be staff and do descipleship afterward in Australia. I want to raise upleaders.

CHRIS STITESPASTORAL STUDIES

What are some key points in your life that God has worked on in your life this past year?

Wow…I would say not only understanding but experiencing grace and also learning my identity/ position in Christ. I can say for a fact that I have grown more in the last few months than ever in my life. God seemed to bring everything perfectly together at the last moment before I dove into this chaotic/exciting new season.

FREIDA BROWNPASTORAL STUDIES

what have you

learned?

That I am God’s daughter. I am the king’s daughter.

Yeah. I thought I was worthless. I

thought nobody would listen. I think there is a big healing in my past.

VICTOR ALEXANDERPASTORAL STUDIES

What is a quote or scripture that has stuck with you in

your personal life? Lonny Burke: ‘The Will of God is not a place, it is a relationship.” God’s will does include the outcome of ending up somewhere, but what is most important is cultivating a strong relationship with God. I feels that far too often people are searching for the Will of God when it comes to major decisions in life while neglecting to live out His will on a daily basis. I believe that God has told me to “go,” so I have wholeheartedly chosen to go into the ministry and trust the Lord for direction along the way.

KATIE MILLERCHRISTIAN COUNSELING

Tell me a teacher that has really helped you in

shaping your thought

here at NEW HOPE?

Ms. Kutz who taught me speech

and literature really took an interest to

who I am and what the dreams were that God had planted inside me was. She not only helped me develop my speaking and analytical reading skills but she also mentored me in how to reach my goals and dreams by taking me to missions conferences, connecting me with missionaries doing what I would like to do and on a daily basis encouraging me and seeing how I was spiritually and physically doing.

MATT HILLPASTORAL STUDIES

what is next after you graduate? “I would like to get my masters in

Philosophy and learn the original

biblical languages. So when studying I do not have to go off of

someone else’ s work.”

KYLE OGURKOWPASTORAL STUDIES

What is your vision for your life?

“Over the summer, I plan to marry the love of my life, Rosie Pemble....

...I have this dream and desire to build and start a youth recreation center--it will be a

place where the youth can come to hang out and seek help 24/7, kind of like the YMCA.”

ROSIE PEMBLEPASTORAL STUDIES

Favorite thing a faculty or staff member ever said?

“One day, Dr. Burke came into the office and told me that he was excited to see the leader I was becoming and that he knew that God

was going to use me in a big way.”

SIMPLYJESUS

The Scripture 2 Corinthians 11:3 states that the enemy would love to lead our minds astray from the purity and simplicity of our devotion to Christ. Wayne Cordeiro, beloved author, church planter and evangelist, yearns for the Church to get back to Jesus, pure and simple.

Cordeiro’s passion for bringing people back to the simplicity and purity of Jesus comes alive with each turn of the page. You will be encouraged and inspired back to Jesus.

Its time.

THE IRRESISTIBLE CHURCH

This book is perfect for a twelve week small groups program where everyone will find themselves refreshingly involved in bettering their church. It holds the beginnings of a compellingly new future.

In this book, Wayne Cordeiro shares his expertise on how to be a church that God can’t help but bless. When a church has a hunger for the presence of God, promotes healthy relationships, and connects everything to a soul, it becomes a church that’s irresistible to God, and naturally becomes one that people love to attend.

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WORDS: RYAN BLUEBAUGH

PHOTOS: MICHAEL WILLIAMSON

“I remember when in the third grade. Sitting on the right side of the church, five rows back, looking out the window and the pastor was explaining James 3:1, ‘Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.’” Dr. Bonnie Lee reflects. Upon hearing this she remembers telling herself, “I have enough accountability already, I’m never going to be a teacher.”

“God has an ironic sense of humor.” After she graduated from the University of Oregon, a friend asked if she would be willing to help out at Pacific Christian High School to finish a class that was studying Huckleberry Finn. She said, “yes,” thinking it was only temporary. She laughed as she explained how one class became, two, two became three, and by the end of the year she was teaching English for all four grades. The next year Dr. Clayton Crymes, Vice President of Academics at Eugene Bible College asked her to teach one writing class. She states, “I literally just fell into this position.”

After serving both the high school and college for six years, Dr. Lee moved up to Eugene Bible College in 1999. Since then, that one class has turned into a list of several classes that include: Expository and Research Writing, Small Group Dynamics, Interpersonal Communication, Introduction to Literature, Shakespeare (next Fall), Carribean Literature, Mid-evil Literature, Native American Literature, and Beowulf. Needless to say, she keeps an exhausting schedule, but there are no complaints from this inspirational woman. In fact, she has been inspired by all the recent changes and continues to thrive in her teaching. She quotes Andrew McCann, “Behold brave Frodo / Ring bearer bound for Mordor, / Better him than me.” As a huge smile creeps across her face, she explains with joy how that is her heart for the students as she teaches and how that quotation, in a way reflects the heart of the school. “It’s exciting when I look out into the classroom, all I see are Frodos and all I am doing is helping to prepare students for the journey God has called them to.”

“It’s exciting when I look out into the classroom, all I see are Frodo’s and all I am doing is helping to prepare students for the journey God has called them to.”