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ReflectionFall03.qxd 9/22/2004 4:25 PM Page 4 Editorial Campus News Rhonda Hufty • Director of Public Relations by Brandy Campbell Green Lights Green lights make me smile. The other day while driving into work, I caught every green light. It was like I was given a free pass. A police escort— without the police. The feeling of unconstraint was liberating. Okay, so it was just a green light, but passing through every intersection I felt the grin on my face getting bigger. I like to go. My mother used to say that “Go” was my middle name. A simple word, yet packed with powerful meaning. This issue of Reflections focuses on people who “go.” People who simply say, “Yes, I’ll go.” People who make it possible for others to “go.” And people whose dream is to equip and train the future students of HLG to answer God’s call, and “go.” You’ll read about Anna Murphy (pg. 14) who slept in tents in the remote villages of west Africa and Jeff DeVorss (pg. 14) who camped out in the woods of northeast Missouri. Alumna Michele Geurink (pg. 32), cares for orphans affected by the AIDS crisis in South Africa. Professor Paul Mills (pg. 7 ) has written a children’s book, whose proceeds go to support mission endeavors. GateKeeper Cory Adolph (pg. 8) works as a mentor to at-risk school children. And Kenneth and Rheyma Carroll (pg. 28), who have generously shared financially to build a missions center to train and equip tomorrow’s missionaries. Every graduate of HLG will not trudge through the jungles of Africa, or spend their summer as a camp counselor, but HLG students and alumni walk through concrete jungles every day. These “missionaries” enter businesses, corporations, hospitals, churches, schools, and homes each day…“going.” They share the message of Jesus with co-workers and friends alike. The scriptures tell us that God is pleased when we “go.” It was the first thing the shepherds did after their encounter with the Christ child and the last words of instruction from Jesus as he ascended into heaven. We must go and tell how our hearts have been changed because of the One who came to show us heaven’s perspective. Go and tell how He is the best thing that has ever happened to us. Matthew 28:19 tells us “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, . . . ” These words are our very own spiritual green lights! Make God smile…Go. Editor Rhonda Hufty Staff Writer Brandy Campbell Graphic Artist Teresa Hettinger Alumni News and Circulation Editor Jo Ann Raney ’66 Student Assistant Cassie Fuerst Photos also contributed by Hannibal Courier-Post, Bruce Oglesby, and Mike Kipley at The Quincy Herald- Whig Reflections (USPS#996040) is published two times a year by the Public Relations Office and distributed at no cost to alumni, parents, friends, and donors of HLG. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Alumni Services Office, Hannibal-LaGrange College, 2800 Palmyra Road, Hannibal, MO 63401. HANNIBAL-LAGRANGE C O L L E G E 2800 Palmyra Road Hannibal, Missouri 63401 Phone: (573) 221-3675 Fax: (573) 221-6594 Email: Reflections@hlg.edu Website: www.hlg.edu New Faculty/StaffF Dr. Julie Albee was appointed Associate Professor for the Education Division. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Albee is teaching elementary education. Connie Benson ’94 has been appointed the new Vice President for Institutional Advancement. Benson received her B.A. in Education from HLG. She served two terms on the HLG Board of Trustees, most recently as executive chair. Benson was also an adjunct English professor at the college and was chair-person for the Carroll Missions Center campaign at HLG. Elaine Carty ’76 is the new Dean of Women. She served as interim last semester and has been an adjunct instructor of music at HLG since 1993. Dr. Don Colborn ’83 has joined the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. He earned a Ph.D. in Animal Science from Louisiana State University. He is teaching biology and his initial rank is Associate Professor. Heather Cottrell ’97 was hired as the Associate Library Director. Cottrell received her B.S. from HLG and her master’s from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She previously was employed by the Vandalia School District. Seminary y Extension ProgramP Dawn Hargraves ’02 has been named as the new Honors Housing Director. Her husband, Jason ’01, is the pastor at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Hannibal. Rhonda Hufty has been hired as Director of Public Relations. She comes to the job with experience in writing, speaking, and leading conferences for Southern Baptist groups across the midwest. Traci Kline is the new Instructor of Nursing. She is from Quincy and is a nurse at Blessing Hospital. Chris Perrin was hired as the new Accounts Payable Accountant. He is a December 2002 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia. Marcella Veium was hired as the Office and Records Manager in the office of Institutional Advancement. She previously worked for 20 years at Ralston Purina in St. Louis, Missouri. Faculty/Staff News Betty Anderson has accepted the position of Business Manager at HLG. She now directs and supervises the operation of the business office. Denise Banderman ’96 has begun work as the Administrative Assistant/ Perkins Loans Accountant in the business office. She previously worked for Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has teamed up with Hannibal-LaGrange College to offer a seminary extension program on the HLG campus. Dr. Tony Preston, Associate Dean, and Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministries at Midwestern, visited campus in June to hold an informational meeting for anyone interested in participating in the program. Classes began this fall. Dr. Jeff Brown, pastor of Prince Avenue Baptist Church, and HLG alumnus, will teach Christian Ethics. For more information about upcoming classes, or to register for a class in the spring, contact Dr. the college in the registar’s office. Dr. Martha Bergen, formerly Associate Professor of Christian Education, is now Professor of Christian Education. Tom Dugger ’75, Vice President for Student Affairs, has agreed to include facilities management responsibilities to his job. He will help insure that the HLG campus facilities continue to be cared for properly. Dan Hurst, formerly Instructor of Physical Education, is now Assistant Professor of Physical Education. Dr. Barry Morgan, Professor of New Testament and Greek, recently contributed lessons for the month of July in the Family Bible Study Advanced Bible Study Commentary: Summer 2003, published by LifeWay Church Resources. The lessons focused on Galatians. He also wrote the Bible commentary for the Great Kingdom Caper: Cracking the Character Code, adult vacation Bible school curriculum, also published by LifeWay. Dr. Karry Richardson has been named the Associate Dean of Retention and Career Services. Before being named to her new position, Richardson served the college for the past seven years as Dean of Women and for the past five years as Director of Honors Housing. Dave Richards or Dr. Thor Madsen at the seminary. They can be reached by calling 816-414-3700. Founded in 1957, Midwestern Seminary is one of six Southern Baptist seminaries in the U.S. It is located in Kansas City, Missouri, with extension centers in Liberty, Missouri; Raytown, Missouri; Creve Coeur, Missouri; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Lenexa, Kansas; and Wichita, Kansas. Students can earn a variety of degrees, including Doctor of Ministry, Doctor of Educational Ministry, Master of Divinity, Master of Arts, and a Diploma of Christian Ministry. For more information about Midwestern and its various programs, visit www.mbts.edu. 4 H A N N I B A L - L A G R A N G E C O L L E G E R E F L E C T I O N S 5
ReflectionFall03.qxd 9/22/2004 4:26 PM Page 6 Campus News Campus News Dedicated VolunteersV This summer, more than 50 volunteers worked on the HLG campus, helping with various construction projects. The Dixon Baptist Association Builders brought more than 30 workers to help in July, and members of First Baptist Stanberry, Missouri also assisted. Robert Parker & Kevin McSmith “The Dixon Baptist Association has been coming to HLG for about seven years,” said Tom Dugger, Vice President for Student Affairs and Facilities Management. “They come each year, stay on campus for a week, and work on various projects for us. Some of the most recent include remodeling the Hut Green House and installing new doors in Crouch Hall.” Faye Robertson & Gayle Neiters Joe McGarry In August, the Bethel Baptist Association also provided volunteers. Throughout the summer, various faculty, staff, students, alumni, and trustees also helped with building projects. Builders for Christ, based out of Birmingham, Alabama, provided manpower when they were in town helping with construction on a local church. “The group plans to return to campus next summer and help with construction on the Carroll Missions Center,” said Dugger. The main construction projects this summer were in Nunn-Cook Hall, a men’s dormitory, and Muir Hall, former home of the art department. The first floor of Nunn-Cook, which previously housed the music department, was converted to nine dorm rooms and an apartment for the residence hall director. In Muir Hall, which was demolished in the fall, workers helped remove shingles and move furniture. “We had a lot of dedicated volunteers this summer,” said Dugger. “Volunteers like Al Groner and Bob Craig who were here every day, and were totally committed to these projects. We can’t thank them enough for all of their hard work.” Rooms in Memorial Hall also received a fresh coat of paint, and various groups helped with landscaping needs. On August 18 and 19, more than 20 faculty and staff members participated in an annual clean-up day on campus. Groups helped with cleaning, painting, repair work, landscaping, and various other projects to have the campus ready when students arrived. “The volunteer work is very valuable to us,” said Dugger. “It helps us accomplish needed projects that could not be completed in a timely manner without their help.” New Activities at Welcome WeekW The first week of college is a crucial time for new students. At HLG those first seven days are crammed full of activities that will not only help students grow socially, but also spiritually. This year several new activities were added to the Welcome Week schedule, including a symbolic tradition and an afternoon of service projects. On Saturday, August 23, over 125 freshmen and transfer students participated in the “Walk of Honor,” a new ceremony at HLG. The sidewalk from the Roland Fine Arts Center to the arch in front of the administration building was lined with faculty, staff, administrators, trustees, and families, cheering and applauding the students as they passed by. Students were then greeted by Dr. Woodrow Burt, after which they gathered under the Dutch elm tree for a dedicatory prayer. This will become an annual “Walk of Honor” event, duplicated each spring at graduation. An evening worship service was held on Sunday, August 24. Local churches were invited to set up booths on the lawn so students new to the area could begin their search for a church to attend while at college. On Monday, August 25, all new students participated in “Hannibal’s Helping Hands,” a missions project for the community. Students were assigned a variety of jobs, including highway trash pick-up, yard work, construction, nursing home visitation, and music. In all, there were 15 community service sites. “The purpose of Welcome Week is for every student to find something that they enjoy,” said Randy Shepard ’95, Director of Student Activities. “We want the students to get out of their rooms and meet people other than the ones they live with. We hope the week fosters a spirit of comradery, and begins the school year on a positive note.” Helping Hands Mills PublishesP Children en’s Book Paul Mills does not look like an author of a children’s book. With his shaved head, piercing eyes, and gravelly voice, he much more easily fits into the mold of college science professor, a role he served in for more than 20 years before his retirement in August. Mills has been a biology professor at Hannibal-LaGrange College since the 1980s. Recently, however, he decided instead of teaching students about the migratory habits of birds, he would spin a tale for children about two sparrows named Chipper and Fluffy, the main characters of his first book, Chipper and Fluffy’s Big Adventure. “I guess I’ve mellowed as I’ve gotten older,” said Mills with a laugh. “Somewhere along the line I just discovered that I really enjoyed writing. Several years ago, I began to explore the idea of writing a children’s book. Then, through a series of very special events, the plot for this book came about, and I felt that God had given me both the circumstances and the ability to write this book.” Based on an actual incident Chipper and Fluffy’s Big Adventure tells the story of two sparrows separated from their family when their nest, located in the trailer tongue of a family’s boat, is taken on a cross-country trip. Mills uses the story to illustrate Jesus’ words in Matthew 10:29, “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father.” After the book was printed, Mills wrestled with how he would use the profits from the sales. “I knew I wanted to give back to God, and I finally decided on a kind of ‘reverse tithe’ where I keep 10% and Paul Mills give 90% back,” said Mills, who chose to give to the Hannibal- LaGrange College summer missions program. Mills has also partnered with Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. One of Mills’ grandchildren spent several months at the hospital battling meningitis. “I spent a lot of time at Cardinal Glennon, and became well-acquainted with the people there,” said Mills. “I recently found out that they are going to promote the book on their website and in their magazine, as well as sell it in the bookstore, with 90% of those proceeds going back to the hospital.” Mills also hopes to make the book available to church groups who would like to raise money for missions. “Every year I hear from former students who are involved in missions,” said Mills. “Those stories have helped me realize that I need to support missions-minded people as they seek to spread the love of God. God has given me this opportunity, and I want to give back in any way that I can.” Mills hasn’t set a price for his book, but he asks for a minimum donation of $5.00. Chipper and Fluffy’s Big Adventure can be picked up at the Hannibal-LaGrange College Book Nook. For more information, call Sandy Leake, the bookstore manager, at 573-221-2164. If you order the book, please include $1.25 for shipping and handling. 6 H A N N I B A L - L A G R A N G E C O L L E G E R E F L E C T I O N S 7
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