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The Alumni Magazine of Columbia International University
ciu.edu/alumniWinter 2014 issue
Towers Still Pointing Upward90th Anniversary Homecoming Review
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UpwardAlumni Association
Columbia International UniversityVolume IX, No. 2, Winter 2014
Upward is published as a service to CIU alumni by the Alumni Relations Office of Columbia International University.
Editor: Peggy Lee ManoogianEditing Consultant: Bob HolmesDesign: The Gillespie Agency
Direct all inquiries to:The Upward magazine
P.O. Box 3122Columbia, SC 29230-3122
(803) 807-5500 [email protected]
Visit our website
www.ciu.edu/alumniColumbia International University admits students of any race, color,
national and ethnic origin.
Meet Don Sarazen: The new president of the Alumni Association Leadership Council (AALC)
Don Sarazen (’92) graduated from Columbia International University with a master’s degree in Teaching and a Certif-icate in Biblical Studies. He has been a public school elementary teacher for 20 years and also taught for two years in China with International Schools of China. Don was recently honored with the pres-tigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. He has been married for almost 28 years to Maryann, who homeschooled their four children; Christian, Bethany, Timothy and Jonathan. They attend St. Andrews Evangelical Church in Columbia, S.C.
Welcome Edith Batson Parks (’91) to the AALCEdith and her husband Russell live in the Greenville, S.C. area where they are members of First Presbyterian Church (ECO) Greenville and involved in several ministries. Since graduating from CIU, Edith has served on the Christian education staff of churches and with nonprofit organizations in Jacksonville, Fla., Charlotte, N.C., Richmond, Va. and in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.
Thank You, Morgan JonesJoin us in bidding farewell to Alumni Relations Associate Director, Morgan Jones (’74/’93). For over eight years, CIU alumni and staff have been the privileged recipients of Morgan’s dedication, integrity,
and commitment. Thanks and thoughts can be emailed to Morgan at [email protected].
From the Editor: A Note to “Upward” ReadersInternational Readers: In our efforts to be good stewards of God’s resources, beginning in September, “Upward” magazine will be available at www.ciu.edu/publications rather than mailed to you. At that page, you have the option of reading it online or printing a pdf version of the magazine.
U.S. Readers: If you prefer to read the magazine at www.ciu.edu/publications rather than receive a copy in the mail, please let us know at [email protected].
“Upward” is published in February, May and September each year.
If you have questions, please call the Alumni Relations Office at (803) 807-5500.
Sincerely,
Peggy Lee Manoogian Alumni Relations “Upward” editor
Cover photo: The towers of the Colonia Hotel in downtown Columbia have been a symbol of Columbia International University since its earliest days when the university, then Columbia Bible College, was located there. The CIU Prayer Towers on today’s CIU campus were patterned after the towers on the Colonia, and the finials that capped the Colonia towers are on display behind the CIU Administration Building.
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That’s what happened when Hedy Jones and
her son Barton grad-uated from Columbia International University in 1981. But the family connection to CIU doesn’t stop there. Hedy’s husband Gene graduated from CIU in 1979, and the Jones’ other son Ralph did the same in 1984. Barton returned to CIU for seminary and graduated in again 1986.
The result? Ralph went on to law school, plus both sons served for a time with The Evangelical Alliance Mission (TEAM) in Japan. While Gene and Ralph are both with the Lord now, Hedy continues to minis-
ter to women and Barton serves as a pastor in Florida.
But things may have been different for the Jones family if it were not for CIU alumnus Earl McQuay (’54) and his wife Rose (’55). While living in Colorado, Earl and Rose met Gene and Hedy when Gene was stationed at Lowrie Air Force Base as a military dental
surgeon. Coming to know the Lord late in their lives, the Jones’ were hungry to learn more about God and to grow deeper in Him. Earl told Gene he would be a great fit for CIU and urged him to consider his alma mater. Little did anyone know getting a CIU education would become a Jones family affair.
The McQuays say they have met two types of people through the years, “those who attended CIU and those who wish they attended CIU.” Their desire has been to share Christ and the place where students live out “To Know Him and To Make Him Known.”
Sandy Seychew Howard (’64) says her education at CIU was founda-tional for her calling as the director of children’s ministry at a church in Ohio. Her love for ministry made a big impression on her granddaughter Katelyn McFarland. As a matter of fact, one day while helping Sandy at the church, Katelyn said she would like to be involved in the same type of work as her grandmother. Sandy told Katelyn CIU would be a great college choice to prepare her.
Soon after, Sandy learned that Steven Curtis Chapman, Laura Story and Jason Gray would be in concert at CIU’s 90th Anniversary Homecom-ing, and knew Katelyn would enjoy being in attendance. So she packed
up Katelyn and her friend Haley Groen and traveled from Ohio to Columbia for Homecoming 2013! CIU’s Admissions Office arranged for Katelyn and Haley to attend a couple of classes, take a tour of the campus and have lunch with the students.
“I know they had a good time during the weekend and I have no clue how God will use the weekend in their lives down the road,” Sandy said. “I do know though that they saw the campus and were in
a place for God to speak to them about what He wants them to do.”
Who will you refer to CIU? Like Earl and Rose McQuay, you could be touching not one person, but an entire family. Or like Sandy Howard, you may influence the life of curious
teens with hearts longing “To Know Him and to Make Him Known.”
And be sure your referral takes advantage of the $1,000 Alumni Referral Grant. Just have them visit www.ciu.edu/referral and fill out the form. Grants are awarded as funds are available.
Who Can You Refer to CIU?Your referral is worth $1,000 to a prospective student
It always brings joy to a mother’s heart when she sees her child walk across the stage on graduation day. But imagine the joy in a mom’s heart when her child and she walk across the same stage to receive their diplomas.
Sandy Howard (left) with her granddaughter Katelyn McFarland (center) and Katelyn’s friend Haley Groen
Hedy Jones
Earl and Rose McQuay
Like Grandmother, Like Granddaughter
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Class of 1953
Soccer Team Reunion
Class of 1963
Class of 2003
Class of 1973
Class of 1983
Torchbearers Reunion
African American Alumni Network Reunion
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Four living presidents and their wives – Debby and Bill Jones, Annette and George Murray, Jeanne and Johnny Miller, Deb and Robertson McQuilkin
Laura Story leading worship in chapel
Alumni from 1949-54
Prayer before the President’s Luncheon
CIU’s first president R.C.
McQuilkin “welcomes”
alumni to the dining hall.
Alumnus, author and pastor Rob Morgan was the President’s Luncheon speaker.
Former Ambassador Choir director Bill Supplee (left) with George and Annette Murray
Luadell Edmond with student.
Students Camille LaGore and Jordan Herndon take part in
Speed Meeting
The names of classmates in the reunion photos can be found online at: www.ciu.edu/alumni/reunions
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Alumni Banquet
Honorees Mark and Linda Thomas, Bonnie and Chris Thomas
Laura Story (far left), and Steven Curtis Chapman (far right) with the Alumni Relations staff: (left to right) Morgan Jones, Cheryl Guinther, Peggy Lee Manoogian, Diane Mull
Steven Curtis Chapman and Laura Story
Full house at the concert
Wonderful food provided
by “The Oak Table”
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Aerial view of CIU
Fun for the whole familyNew AALC President
Don Sarazen
Doug and Nelli Li CIU Village picnic – past and current residents sharing stories
Dr. Bill Jones, Andrew Teeuwen, Phil Jackson, David Mulholland and former
soccer player Chris “Spyder” Thomas
Alumni vs. Rams soccer gameHomecoming coordinator and “co-pilot” Peggy Lee Manoogian
JAARS offering helicopter rides to alumni, students
and guests
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’50sDoris Bartholomew (’52) married Thomas Murray on Sept. 27, 2013, at the ripe age of 82. Both are retired from Wycliffe Bible Translators. They honeymooned in Mexico visiting with people they ministered to over the years. [email protected]
’60sDavid and Barbara Cross (’64) served as church planters in Australia for 11 years, the United States for 11 years and in England and Wales for 20 years. They retired in Carlisle, Penn. where Dave continues preaching and teaching and Barbara teaches and writes for church magazines. [email protected]
Charlotte Rees (’67) has published her fifth book, “Did Ancient Chinese Explore America? My Journey Through the Rocky Mountains to Find Answers.” She lives in Virginia with her husband, Dave, who usually travels with her on her many excursions. www.HarrisMaps.com
’70sJane Bayuszik Hartzler (’77) Since 2008, Jane has worked full time with Everyday Organizers, staging and preparing homes to be put on the market, helping people classify and organize the estate of a loved one, and giving customers the freedom and peace that comes from making the most efficient use
of space in their homes and offices. Jane makes her home in western Pennsylvania with her husband, Dan, and their son, Justin. [email protected]
Priscilla Jones Kew (’77) has moved on to other work after serving for over 30 years with Wycliffe Bible Translators in various countries and roles.
She lives in Thames, England (near Oxford) where she is involved in her parish church and other community service. Two of her children have suffered from myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME), including the youngest who is still at home. [email protected]
’80sDietrich and Jan Schindler (’81) reside in Germany. Dietrich has published “The Jesus Model,” which is a guide to church planting based on the methods
of Jesus. Dietrich has pastored five new churches, and leads the church planning department of the Evangelical Free Church of Germany, where he teaches seminars on church planting. Dietrich and Jan have three grown children. [email protected]
Jeff (’83) and Darlene (’82) Cranston live in Bluffton, S.C. where Jess is the lead pastor of LowCountry Commu-nity Church. It is a non-denominational, multi-generational, ethnically diverse, mission-focused church established in 1994 that serves Bluffton, Hilton Head Island, and all of Beaufort and Jasper counties. www.jeffcranston.com
Bert (’83) and Elaine Haaga (’78) have served 28 years with SIM in the
Republic of Niger. They are currently in a transition stage, living in Washington, D.C. to be near their two sons and grandchildren. [email protected]
Keith (’84) and Grace McCune have produced a video of the Mangyan Old Testament workshop in the Philippines, where they worked on Tawbuid Psalms and Hanuno-o Proverbs. Their video can be found on youtube.com by searching: Tawbuid OT A Day at Checking. [email protected]
Brad Bigney (’86/’92) has been a pastor for 26 years, and has served the last 17 at Grace Fellowship Evangelical Free Church in Florence, Ky. He has written a new book titled “Gospel Treason - Betraying the Gospel with Hidden Idols,” published by P&R Publishing. [email protected]
Jim Powell (’87) is the lead pastor of Richwoods Christian Church in Peoria, Ill., as well as the director of the 95network, providing churches with coaching, mento-ring and conferences to help them reach their potential. He and his wife Stephanie have two boys. Jim has published his first book, “Dirt Matters,” through West Bow Press. [email protected]
David Hawkins (’87) has published “Stumbling Toward Obedience,” through West Bow Press. This is a book about walking more obediently with Christ so that we will consistently engage
Class Notes
David & Barbara Cross
Bert & Elaine Haaga
Priscilla Kew
Doris & Thomas Murray
Brad Bigney
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His will. David is a vocational pastor and church planter, a missionary and a founder of overseas Bible institutes. He and his wife Vickie have three married children and seven grandchildren. [email protected]
Debbie Przybylski (’89) has written five books that train and encourage people around the world to pray. Her husband Norman (’87) is part of the Elijah Company, Inc., which has an impressive 10-year church-planting goal. [email protected]
’90sGerald Watford (’92) is always on guard. “Engarde”as in the ready position in fencing. Gerald is a teacher of the sword-fight-ing sport. He also directs family ministries at Northeast United Methodist Church in Columbia, S.C. In both roles, Gerald tries to serve others and lead by an example rooted in God and faith. He and his wife, Debbie have two sons, Matt and Mitch. [email protected]
Michael Holt (’94) has retired to Jaco, Costa Rica, where he will be serving as volunteer missionary under the care of Horizon Church. He served as faculty at CIU from 1991-1998. [email protected]
Robert and Heather Downs Soukup (’96) reside in Crystal Lake, Ill. where Rob is the director of Media Services for The Orchard Evangelical Free Church and Heather is the director of Women’s Ministries. [email protected]
Ruth Flinn Cunnup (’97) has joined the law firm of Hamilton Martens Ballou & Carroll, LLC, as an associate. She is a native
of Rock Hill, S.C. After graduating from CIU, Ruth earned her law degree from the University of South Carolina. Previously, she clerked for Judge Lee S. Alford of the 16th Judicial Circuit. [email protected]
Bill (‘98) and Barbara (’82) Carr have been in Columbus, Ind. since 2004 where they are teachers at Columbus Christian School. Barbara teaches Spanish and Bill teaches driver’s education. They have two children and one grandson. [email protected]
Ronald Smith (’98) lives in Jacksonville Beach, Fla., and after four decades as a parish pastor in the Presbyterian Church USA, he retired on Nov. 1, 2013. [email protected]
Yvonne Derrick-Mebane (’98) retired from Columbia, S.C.’s 7th Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Septem-ber 2013. Yvonne served as senior pastor at Wayman AME Church and Lever Chapel AME Church, and as an assistant pastor at Spring Hill, Bishops Memorial and St. James AME Church. Yvonne has also served with Wycliff Bible Translators and the American Red Cross. She resides in Texas with her husband, Dr. Warren
Mebane. [email protected]
’00sDavid Emerson (’00) has been named CEO of the American Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapter. Prior to the Red Cross, David served in a variety of U.S. and international corporate management and consulting roles in both nonprofit
and for-profit sectors. His private sector experience includes more than 20 years in insurance, financial services and retail. [email protected]
Jessica (’00) and Stephen Dykema have opened Elisha’s Inn in Newport News, Va. It is a suite in their own home that provides a place of rest for anyone serving in full-time ministry, including CIU staff and faculty. [email protected]
Venice Inabinet (’02) is serving with the Center for Community and Family Transitions in Columbia, S.C., a meeting hub where children, youth, and families participate in educational, social, mental, physical, and spiritual activities that encourage participants to become well-rounded and productive citizens. [email protected]
Mary Somerville McAfee (’03) and her husband Sean welcomed their son, Ian Patrick to their family. Sean works with teenagers who have been in trouble with the law, while Mary works with future missionary kids at the Center for Intercultural Training in Union Mills, N.C. [email protected]
Jerry Grimes (’05) has been promoted to vice president of ADVOCACE, an orga-nization that guides Christian nonprofits in their development programs.
Bert & Elaine Haaga
Debbie & Norman Przybylski
Bill & Barbara Carr
The McAfee FamilyYvonne Derrick-Mebane
Jerry Grimes
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Class NotesWith the LordIris Marett Alexander (’37) – Aug. 2013
Bobbie White Houser (’37) – Dec. 2013
Caroline Rhyne Bowdler (’42) – July 2011
Dorothy Parrott Moran (’44) – Aug. 2013
Robert Daniel (’46) – Nov. 2012
Jane Kellar (’47) – Aug.2013
T. Leona Morgan (’47) – Sept. 2013
June Herron Hawkins (’49) – Nov. 2013
William Aldin (’50) – Sept. 2013
Gloria Palmer (’50) – Feb. 2013
Sophie Graham Stokke (’51) – Nov. 2013
Josephine Ragano (’52) – Sept. 2013
Ruth Forbes Towns (’53) – Dec. 2013
George Hill (’54) – Aug. 2013
Paul Fink (’56) – Sept. 2013
Leo Leeder (’56) – August 13
Arthur Patrick Foster (’57) – Nov. 2013
Mario Cimbaro (’58) – July 2013
Wightman Weese (’58) – June 13
Bryant Black (’63) – Aug. 13
G. Alfred McCroskey (’63) – Oct. 2011
Lois Langford Wing (’63) – Aug. 2013
Stephen McConnell (’64) – 2011
Jennie Blevins Stoltzfus (’65) – July 2013
Joel Nichols (’67) – Feb. 2013
Joe Messer Sr. (’69) – Aug. 2013
Douglas Shales (’71) – Oct. 2013
Philip Rabon (’72) – Sept. 2013
Frances Straight (’83) – Aug. 2013
Jeanne Schaufelberg (‘84) - Dec. 2013
Frederick W. Spier Jr. (‘94) - Dec. 2013
Christopher Gerlach (’08) – Oct. 2013
H eather Olford (widow of former board member and honorary alumnus Stephen Olford) – Dec. 2013
The Rev. Robert “Bob” Elmer Yount Sr. (’55), who served as the alumni director at Columbia International University from 1988 to 1994, died on Aug. 8, 2013. He was 81 years old.
Bob was active in ministry beginning with his graduation from CIU (then Columbia Bible College). After eight years on full-time staff with Young Life (YL), he began a career with E.R. Squibb & Sons Pharmaceuticals, while continuing to serve on associate staff with YL for 15 more years. Retiring early from Squibb as southeastern regional director, and countless opportunities to witness for Christ in the business world for 26 years, Bob became the CIU alumni director where he was instrumental in the construction of the Hehl Center — the alumni building.
The Rev. Peter Letchford, who helped establish the Graduate School of Missions at Columbia Bible College (now the CIU Seminary & School of Ministry), passed away on Dec. 17, 2013 in Augusta, Ga. following a fruitful life of ministry. He was 96 years old.
Letchford had a long resume that included missionary to Africa, church pastor, and dean of the Graduate School of Missions.
Erich (’05) and Keiley Schindler (’06) are now serving with Shepherds Staff Mission Facilitators in Taipei, Taiwan, pioneering a church plant among Taipei’s working class population. They have one son, Max Thomas, born this past spring. [email protected]
Lee (’05) and Charity McKillop Myers (’06) live in Augusta, Ga. where Lee is minister of music and discipleship at Fleming Baptist Church. [email protected]
Maria Greshock (’12) is serving with Christian Union as a ministry fellow at Princeton University in New Jersey. She is preparing Christian leaders by teaching Scripture, mentoring individual women and coaching young Christians in evangelism. [email protected]
Wyatt Bardi (’13) married Amy Woodell on Nov. 9, 2013. Wyatt works with Family Legacy in Lusaka, Zambia. [email protected]
Daniel and Samantha Thompson Barth (’10) moved to Leland, N.C. a year ago to assist with a church plant, Teach Community Church.
They have three sons; James, Silas and Hudson. [email protected]
Kathleen McDonald Williams (former staff) became a licensed minister in 2004, and along with her husband, the Rev. Robert Williams, co-founded Armour of Light Ministries. She has also founded “Broken Not Broken Ministries,” and written a book titled “God Made Me Whole.” [email protected]
Lee and Charity Myers with Keiley and Erich Schindler and baby Max Schindler
The Barth Family
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Whether you’re looking to get your foot in the door of a new
career or have years of experience in your field, the CIU JobBoard provides tools that can assist you in finding the position that fits your talents and skills. You’ll discover opportunities in both ministry and the marketplace. So wherever God is leading you, the CIU JobBoard is a great place to begin your search. Check out these CIU JobBoard advantages:
Search an average of 200+ job openings posted with CIU job seekers in mind. You’ll find opportunities in ministry and the marketplace, full time and part time, in the United States and abroad. New jobs are added every day.
Discover over 500,000 jobs posted by the College Central Network, an interactive tool, linking you to jobs from tens of thousands of unique sources including major job boards, newspapers, associations and company websites.
Upload your resume or build one at the CIU JobBoard site. You can control who sees it and forward it to prospective employers. Two different resumes can be uploaded; post one for ministry and one for marketplace employers.
Improve your chances of being hired by creating a digital portfolio that provides an in-depth picture of who you are and what you’ve accomplished.
Check out other career resources such as resume and cover letter instructions, interviewing tips, videos and much more.
Register to use the CIU JobBoard at www.ciu.edu/alumni/.
You can make the CIU JobBoard even better by notifying CIU Career Services about jobs available in your area or referring employers to the CIU JobBoard. Contact Career Services at (803) 807-5076 or email [email protected].
On the Roadwith CIU Chancellor George Murray and President Bill JonesFeb. 14-16 Dr. George Murray in La Gracia (Costa Rica)
Feb. 19-22 Dr. Bill Jones at Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) Annual Meeting (Orlando, Fla.) www.abhe.org
Feb. 23 Dr. George Murray at Grace Bible Church (Dallas, Texas) www.gracebiblechurch.org
March 6-9 Dr. George Murray at Haiti Missions Conference (Haiti)
March 16-19 Dr. George Murray at Westminster Presbyterian Church (Rock Hill, S.C.) www.wpcgo.com
April 5-6 Dr. George Murray at Bethlehem Church (Randolph, N.J.) www.bethlehemchurch.org
April 28-May 22 Dr. George Murray at Medical Missions Conference (Greece)
June 18-23 Dr. George Murray at People International Conference (Turkey)
June 29-July 5 Dr. George Murray at Word of Life Camp (Schroon Lake, N.Y.) www.wol.org
This is an exciting time for CIU alumni as we have the opportunity to support students and faculty through the Forward in Faith alumni project.
Forward in Faith offers three options making it possible for you to invest in areas that are most important to you: Student Financial Aid and Scholarships, Faculty Support, and Facility Renovations. Each of these areas will strengthen our alma mater, making it possible for future generations to impact the nations with the message of Christ. Will you join with us in going Forward in Faith?
Thank you,
Alumni Project Co-Chairs Forward in Faith Campaign
Shirley Moreland ’71 Bob Vetter ’58
Your generous gifts can be made online at alumniproject.ciu.edu or by mail at:
Forward in Faith Alumni ProjectCIU Development DepartmentP.O. Box 3122Columbia, SC 29230-3122
Alumni Project 2013-2018$500,000: Faculty Support
$500,000: Renovate Facilities
$500,000: Financial Aid and Scholarships
Total: $1.5 Million
Approved by the AALC on 4.4.13
Are you connected to the CIU JobBoard?
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Parents: If this is addressed to your son or daughter who no longer lives at this address, please notify us of
the new address by calling (803) 807-5500.
You are invited to celebrate CIU’s 90th Anniversary
An Evening with Philip YanceyFriday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Brookland Baptist Church 1066 Sunset Blvd.
West Columbia, SC 29169
Enjoy dinner and hear from best-selling author and CIU alumnus Philip Yancey (’70). Philip has written over 20 books including the award-winning “What’s So Amazing About Grace?” and his new book, “The Question That Never Goes Away.”
- Plus -
Learn about CIU’s exciting Forward in Faith initiative
Cost: $15 - includes dinner
Make your reservation today at:
yanceyciu.eventbrite.com
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