Vol 59, No. 3 100 Campus View Drive • Lincoln, IL 62656 Spring 2003

Same Foundation... New GenerationExceeds $5,000,000 GoalHOW DID THIS HAPPEN IN LIGHT OF TODAY’S ECONOMY?A tremendous sense of excitement about the future is evidentamong the trustees, administrators, faculty, staff and students atLCCS. By the stewardship grace of God hundreds of friends,alumni and churches have responded to the call and have takenus over the top. In spite of the economic times, these peoplehave recognized that God is still in control, His expectations ofus as Christian stewards have not changed, and His marvelouspromises to provide when we are generous can be trusted.PRAISE GOD!WHAT IS NEXT. . . Taking Excellence to the Next LevelPlanning for Phase II of the capital campaign is under way. The• learning• leadership• students• stewardship• covenant relationshipsmain question for contemplation is: What must we do to takeLincoln Christian College and Seminary to the next level ofexcellence? Our desire is to be a leading force in higherChristian education to the glory of God and the benefit of Hisworldwide church.Phase II is another new beginning for LCCS and a continuation ofa tradition of excellence begun by Earl C Hargrove 60 years ago.Phase II will be designed to help LCCS realize fulfillment of itsstrategic plan and thus carry out its God-given mission. Thestrategic plan calls for Lincoln Christian College and Seminaryto develop, over the next five years, a community that excels in:The strategic initiatives of Phase II willbe announced in the next Restorer.As we put Phase II income to work, you will see students receiving aneven more excellent education, and LCCS will have an even greaterimpact on our nation and the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.We all play a role in the life of LCCS and together we shall rise to a new level ofexcellence. It will take all of our partners in ministry and stewardship workingtogether to realize our strategic plan. Many have already joined this partnership withtheir pledges and gifts. If you and your church have not yet made your five-year overand-abovepledge to Same Foundation. . . New Generation, we need your help. Everypledge and every gift regardless of size is important.WOULD YOU?• Pray daily for LCCS• Call Gary Edwards, 888-522-5228,to talk about your commitment• Call Gary Edwards, 888-522-5228, to arrangea meeting with your board or missions committeePLEASE REMEMBER — YOU CAN NOW MAKE YOURPLEDGE OR GIFT TO LINCOLN CHRISTIANCOLLEGE AND SEMINARY ON LINE ATwww.lccs.edu4