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MOODY Winter 2011 Alumni News Class Notes from Alumni of Moody Bible Institute 125th Anniversary in Review the and LAND the BOOK Dear friends, With the winter and new year upon us, you may be staying close to a MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE ISRAEL TOUR fireplace—if you live in a cold weather climate—tackling resolutions or catching up on a list of books or indoor projects. Others of you continue MAY 26–JUNE 6, 2012 to minister faithfully, regardless of what time of year it is. No matter where you find yourself, we know you will be encouraged by this year’s Founder’s Week, which will explore the theme, The Hope Within Us. We invite all of you to join us for a wonderful week of inspiration and fellowship, February 6–10, 2012. You will find details for class celebrations, the Annual Alumni Banquet, a list of speakers, and more in this issue. The classes of 1962, 1972, 1987, and 2002 will have additional celebration opportunities, but all classes ending in a “2” or “7” will be meeting together on Alumni Day, Tuesday, February 7th. Plan to join us to reconnect with former classmates, Join Moody’s president, Dr. Paul Nyquist, on a spectacular journey administration, and faculty. through ancient and modern Israel. Experience Scripture in a fresh way We pray that in this new year, you find time to reflect on God’s unfailing love, which compelled Him to send His one and only Son to earth to die for our sins. as you visit sites in the Holy Land, including Jerusalem, the Sea of Galilee, May you renew your commitment to grow stronger in His presence, answering His call for your life, so you can be a blessing to those around you. the Garden Tomb, and many more. Enjoy excellent accommodations, top-notch biblical teaching, and fellowship with like-minded believers. Serving Christ together, Nancy (Andersen ’80) Hastings Executive Director, Moody Alumni Association Jerusalem Sea of Galilee Garden Tomb Contents Moody Highlights .............................. 4 Class Notes ...................................... 12 SPACE IS LIMITED. REGISTER TODAY! Nominees for the 2012 Alumni Board of Directors ............................. 23 For a complete itinerary, detailed descriptions of sites, and costs, Present with the Lord ..................... 24 visit www.moodyministries.net/israel. MoodyClassHighlightsNotes 125th Anniversary Celebration in Review With more than 3,000 people in by Reg Grant, director of the Media Friends around the world also campus Sunday evening kicked attendance, Moody Bible Institute and Communication Program and engaged with Moody through social off the 125 Hours of Prayer, while concluded its 125th Anniversary professor of Pastoral Ministries at Dallas media outlets including Facebook and a performance by singer/song-writer Celebration with a luncheon on Theological Seminary. Following the Twitter, along with the official 125th Aaron Shust in Torrey-Gray Auditorium October 1 at the Sheraton Hotel & luncheon, guests were invited to tour Anniversary Web site. And during on Friday evening brought it to a close. Towers in Chicago, IL. Dr. Chuck the Chicago campus. Founder’s Week 2011, Moody had “This past year has truly been an Swindoll, host of Insight for Living, the privilege of hosting David Powell, incredible time of celebration,” Dr. served as the guest speaker for the The 125th Anniversary celebration D. L. Moody’s great grandson, along Nyquist said. “For 125 years God historic occasion. officially kicked off on January 25 with his wife, Lucia. with employees and students gathering has faithfully sustained the ministries The program included performances together for a special President’s Chapel. At the heart of this year’s celebration of Moody, and by His grace we will by Moody’s music ensembles, two was the 125 Hours of Prayer. From continue to trust Him for the future. videos from the 125th Anniversary Earlier this year Moody Publishers Sunday, August 2 through Friday, As we move forward together, I ask documentary series, and a panel released an updated edition of The MBI August 26, more than 500 people from that you pray that Moody’s ministries discussion about the future direction Story—The Vision and Worldwide Impact 34 states and 12 countries prayed for will continue to advance the gospel of Moody. Guests also enjoyed a of Moody Bible Institute, written by the ministries of Moody. An outdoor of Jesus Christ around the world.” D. L. Moody sermon reenactment alumnus Jim Vincent ’78. Vespers service on the Chicago Students worshipping Students began the 125 Hours of Prayer Moody Radio hosts Chris Roy Patterson ’81, 3,000 of Moody’s faithful supporters, David Gauger II, Conductor, at the kickoff of the with a prayer walk around campus Fabry ’84 and Janet Parshall Station Manager, employees, students, and alumni attended Moody Symphonic Band 125 Hours of Prayer Moody Radio Chicago the celebration luncheon International students Greg Thornton ’81, Collin Lambert, Paul Nyquist, Guest speaker, Reg Grant portrays Dr. Chuck Swindoll and Dr. Paul and Guests enjoy time on campus after participate in the flag Junias Venugopal, and Greg Wheatley discuss Dr. Chuck Swindoll D. L. Moody Cheryl Nyquist enjoy the festivities the luncheon processional Moody’s dynamic future 4 MoodyAlumniNews MoodyAlumniNews 5 MoodyClassHighlightsNotes Missions Conference 2011: October 11–14 Welcome Students, Faculty, and Staff The opening night of this year’s Moody enrolled more than 3,500 Women’s Concert Choir and Bell conference, Back to the Future: students this fall in courses taught on Ensemble Celebrating the Past, Engaging the Future, our Chicago, Spokane, and Plymouth saw a new twist on the SMF Concert campuses and through Moody Distance B.Mus., Westminster College; M.A., of Prayer: prayer walks. In addition to Learning. This is a 7% increase over last Montclair University; D.R.S., Trinity several prayer walks through various fall’s historically high enrollment rates. Theological Seminary Chicago neighborhoods, conference Dr. Gerald Vreeland Moody also welcomed new faculty , Professor of participants circled the Chicago campus Bible, Spokane campus and prayed for the nations. Plenary members to both Chicago and Spokane. B.A., Oregon State University; M.Div., speakers at the conference included New Faculty Operation Mobilization founder George Th.M., Western Conservative Baptist Seminary; Ph.D., Trinity International Verwer ’60 and Chair and Professor of Dr. Jae Hyeok Jang, Assistant Professor Moody’s World Missions and Evangelism of Music and Composition Program University Coordinator Department Tim Sisk. Other key Mr. Chris Rappazini, Special Instructor speakers included the author of The B.Mus., Keimyung University, South of Bible Exposition, Spokane campus Missional Mom blog, Helen Lee (wife Korea; M.Mus., Manhattan School of B. A., Moody Bible Institute; M.Div., of Music Professor Brian Lee), Founder Music; D.M.A., Boston University and Director of Church Multiplication Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; Associates, Neil Cole, and World Vision Dr. Betty-Ann Lynerd, Associate Th.M., University of Edinburgh, Chicago CEO, Felicia Thompson. Spokane Missions Conference: Professor of Music and Director of Scotland Students had the opportunity to meet November 14–15 representatives from more than 50 At the Spokane Missions Conference, Israel Trip: May 26–June 6, 2012 mission agencies at 113 breakout the general session opened with a seminars on Wednesday and Thursday. word from Dr. Steve Strauss, Professor You are invited to join Dr. Paul Nyquist, New to the conference this year was of World Missions and Evangelism Moody Bible Institute president, and Ethne Fest on Thursday night, when at Dallas Theological Seminary. Dr. Dr. Charles Dyer, professor-at-large and some of Moody’s international and Strauss served 10 years as the director host of Moody Radio’s The Land and the ethnic American students performed of SIM U.S.A. and 19 years as a Book, on a spectacular journey through music from all over the world. missionary in Ethiopia with SIM. the ancient land of Israel. Participants were also invited to pray He is passionate about cross-cultural Picture yourself, Bible in hand, in more than 20 heart languages. theological education and leadership, surrounded by like-minded believers, contextualization of theology, mission Technology played a major role at reliving historical moments at the very history, and African studies. In addition this year’s conference. Participants locations where they occurred. It will to the four general sessions, the kept up with all of the events via truly be an unforgettable experience. Twitter and Facebook, and listeners conference hosted more than 30 and participants texted questions to mission organizations at more than Throughout the tour, you will worship conference coordinators and speakers. 60 seminars for both students with several hundred Moody friends, In addition, the new Moody Standard and employees. stay in hotels hand-picked for Moody, God’s Word at every location to enrich Web site, which posted the full and be transported across the country your experience of the Holy Land. Space conference schedule, received more by carefully selected drivers and guides. is limited, so register today. For itinerary than 4,000 hits. Each bus will also have a Moody faculty details and registration information, member on board who will open up visit www.moodyministries.net/israel. 6 MoodyAlumniNews MoodyAlumniNews 7 MoodyClassHighlightsNotes Founder’s Week, February 6–10, 2012: The Hope Within Us Moody Week at Maranatha: Saturday, June 30–Friday, July 6 Inspired by the exhortation in 1 Peter Join other Moody alumni and friends Speakers will include Dr. Paul Nyquist, 3:15 to “give an account for the hope this summer for Moody Week at President of Moody Bible Institute; Walt that is in you,” this year’s Founder’s the Maranatha Bible and Missionary McCord, Assistant Professor at Moody Week will challenge you to embrace the Conference in Muskegon, Michigan.