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The President'sPerspectiveA Message from the President“No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is theright kind of man for the kingdom of God.” Luke 9:62Published by: Lincoln ChristianCollege and seminary100 Campus view driveLincoln, iL 62656suzann rogers, editorPhone 217-732-3168Fax: 217-732-4078e-mail: restorer@lccs.eduwww.lccs.eduAdministration:Don Green .............Vice President ofChurch DevelopmentBrian Mills .............Vice President ofStudent DevelopmentKeith H. Ray ..........PresidentAndrea Short ..........Vice President ofFinanceTom Tanner ............Vice President ofAcademicsGordon Venturella ..Vice President ofStewardship DevelopmentAlumni:Lynn Laughlin ........Vice President ofAlumni DevelopmentTrustees:Millie Beverly .........Columbus, INEugene Harker .......Indianapolis, INKevin Hazelwood ...Amarillo, TXGail Long ...............Lakewood, CAJohn Martin ...........Bloomington, ILMichael McElyea ....Savoy, ILSherry Miller ..........Hickory Hills, ILKeith H. Ray ..........Lincoln, ILSteve Theivagt ........Springfield, ILLes White ...............Painesville, OHSara Wills ...............Bloomington, ILWing Wong............Manchester, NHRestoration House:Dan Clymer, Director1300 Wellington RoadManchester, NH 03104Phone: 603-668-8808Fax: 603-644-4991E-mail: dclymer@juno.comKeeping your hand to the plow! Now there is an archaic,agricultural image that has lost its currency in today’sheartland.Satellite and automated technology nowmanage the planting, chemical treatments, and otherfarming processes. Plows are used far less, and a tractorcan nearly maneuver itself down the field row.We all know that Jesus had far more in mind thanfarming technique. It was really an allusion to faithfullyand relentlessly following the Lord’s lead. It was aboutfocus on mission, having a greater sense of priority aboutDr. Keith H. Ray, Presidentthe future than satisfaction about the past. But alas, wepause in the history of our school to do a bit of both. Yes,even a parenthetical period between the satisfaction of the past 65 years and the sense ofpriorities about the future (the new “U”–see website for more details).This Restorer records some of the wonders of our 65-year history. Tom Tanner’s Verses andVoices is a tribute to our rich heritage. The salute to Lincoln Christian Church as thefounding church and recipient of the President’s Distinguished Service Award are equallysatisfying; and who can overlook this newly graduated class of 2009. This issue also speaks ofour expected name change on September 1, 2009, and our sense of God’s leading into anunknown future with a well-known mission.Forgive our brief and momentary look back. It is that rich and amazing past that makes ourfuture all the more sure. With hand to the plow and heart for the Lord, we follow His leading,trusting His hand for a bountiful harvest. Thank you for sharing in the past and yourcommitment to what we hope and pray are God-ordained days and years to come.For the Master,Dr. Keith H. RayPresidentVisit us on theWorldwide Web atwww.lccs.eduCheck us out on a regular basisfor up-to-date developments2
President'sDistinguished Service AwardLincoln Christian Church will always be a cherished partner in the mission ofLincoln Christian College and Seminary. It is no secret that Earl C Hargrove castthe vision that founded Lincoln Bible Institute. He was chosen to act as presidentduring the period of organization and was officially appointed President of LincolnBible Institute in December 1944. He was simultaneously preacher and presidentof both institutions. He functioned in that dual role for six years (1944-50). Whatwas then known as “Hargrove’s Folly” has grown in stature and influence over thelast 65 years.What makes the history of Lincoln Christian College and Seminary so remarkableis that two presidents hailed from Lincoln Christian Church. Leon Appel wasHargrove’s successor having also served as preacher at Lincoln Christian Church(1950-70). No other church can claim to have provided such a legacy for LincolnLincoln Christian Church, Lincoln, ILChristian College and Seminary. Though Appel’s presidency was brief, it was thelong relationship between the church and the college that made his brief tenure sopowerful. His wife Veva Appel is the only living link today that represents the wonder of those years. The collaboration between congregationand college has been a mutual blessing. We have shared facilities, staff, and resources; and, without a doubt, the financial support of the churchhas been unparalleled. The cumulative contributions to the College and Seminary have easily exceeded the million dollar mark, thus making itthe most significant contributing church in the history of the school.It is with great pleasure that we honor the partnership of this church with Lincoln Christian College and Seminary. While this award is normallyawarded to an individual, this 65th anniversary year warrants this unique recognition. The 2009 President’s Distinguished Service Award waspresented to Lincoln Christian Church for 65 years of remarkable support, partnership, and vision during Lincoln’s 2009 CommencementService.50th Year Reunionfor Class of 1959The tradition of hosting Lincoln alumni celebrating their 50th year ofgraduation brought half of the living members of the Lincoln BibleInstitute Class of 1959 to campus, just in time to share inCommencement weekend with the Class of 2009.Class members came from as far away as New Mexico and Texas, alongwith several from Indiana and Illinois. For several, this was the firsttrip back to the campus of their alma mater since their graduation 50years ago. The reunion was sweet as old friends dipped into the bankof LBI memories and shared their pilgrimages of the last five decades.It didn’t take long for the bond of friendship to show itself, as thegroup quickly picked up where they left off on their own graduationday in 1959.Hosted completely by the Alumni Association, the LBI alumni andtheir spouses enjoyed a welcoming luncheon, a campus and communitytour, an evening banquet as special guests of the president, trustees,faculty and staff, an after-glow fellowship opportunity, followed byCommencement the next day, and the President’s Commencementluncheon.The Class of ’59, which originally was made up of thirty-sevengraduates, now consists of twenty-eight living members located inArkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas,TThe Class of 1959 gathered Commencement Weekend to celebratetheir 50th reunion. Pictured are (left to right, first row): Tom Myers,Sara Ward, Janice Smith, Nancy Sands, Pat Carnine, Dale Erickson;(second row): Clifton Burton, Jack Getchel, Richard Thayer, MorrisBurkett, Dean Sloniger, and Loren Hetrick.Kentucky, Ohio, Missouri, New Mexico, Oregon, and Texas. Manyare still actively engaged in ministry and are carrying out the traditionof LBI alumni who sang in their school song, “May the land of ourbirth, and the whole great wide earth, hear the gospel from LBI.”3
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