Taylor University Pillars at Taylor University The aT ylor Magazine Ringenberg Archives & Special Collections Fall 1990 TAYLOR Magazine (Fall 1990) Taylor University Follow this and additional works at: https://pillars.taylor.edu/tu_magazines Part of the Higher Education Commons Recommended Citation Taylor University, "TAYLOR Magazine (Fall 1990)" (1990). The Taylor Magazine. 110. https://pillars.taylor.edu/tu_magazines/110 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Ringenberg Archives & Special Collections at Pillars at Taylor University. It has been accepted for inclusion in The aT ylor Magazine by an authorized administrator of Pillars at Taylor University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. 1 I i Hp :? J S$9 '•«e.v 1 iK/y M ilii&l^ - ^K~ jHpTfe ' .... BiLp^ KrAij - pH iR'Jtt^ | j^B^JK*ti -' |v*-9fc- PHr^ Uii gjj'llK^^a& • '^*^ ' ^Efc jH fc* •fv' / A > jg*\jttfp l\a wm*, PRAYER & CHANGES THINGS PRECIS I had my head stuck in the sand the says professor Mark Cosgrove—and other day—well, almost. I had to dig a then get started. Professor emeritus hole five feet deep in our back yard. Harold Snyder is living proof of what After shoveling for what seemed like can happen when we do. And where to forever, I leaned way down in the hole start? Recent graduate Tim Twining to measure its depth. When I wriggled has a few practical ideas.... my way back up, I found a turkey, two In the end, it's up to us, isn't it? geese, and a dog peering over my We have to make the choice. Maybe shoulder into the abyss. (Whether they we can bury our heads a little while were exhibiting some deep concern for longer. Maybe we can pretend it's the environment, or what, I can't say.) none of our business. Or, perhaps we Like it or not, however, concern can take action. Perhaps, individually about the environment is here to stay. and collectively, we can make a And with good reason. Looking at the difference. big picture, as environmentalist Edwin Right now, of course, it's up to Squiers does in this issue, it's easy to you. What will you do? see that the party is over. So, what to Me? I decided to dig my hole a do? Take another look at that picture, little deeper. ;*.«* t*- Charley Slater is a lifelong resident are reminders: Sammy Morris Hall, of the small town where I post my Rediger Chapel/Auditorium, Nuss- mail. He was born in a house just baum Science Center, and many others. down the road from the then not-too- That Taylor University stands old church building where he and I and today is tribute to the courage, determi- about eighty other people now attend nation, and selfless giving of persons worship services each Sunday. such as these. For us who believe in Not long ago, Charley got to his the Taylor mission, this is our heritage. feet during the weekly testimony time. It is one passed on to us by administra- He read his way around the sanctuary tors, faculty, students, and friends over windows, commenting on this name, the course of nearly 150 years. Will then that, 'til he had touched on each future generations find us as faithful? one. "The thing is," he concluded, This year's honor roll of donors "these were all people of prayer. This records the names of those who by church has always been known as a their faithful support hold high the praying church. I thank God it still is." "flaming torch" of William Taylor's What a wonderful heritage to have! namesake and ensure her continued And what a good feeling it is to know role in Christian higher education. the present generation carries on the I trust your name is among them. strong vision of the ones previous. And I thank you for your role in per- To stand on the campus of Taylor petuating the vision and ministry of University is to feel the presence of generations both past and present. generations past. At every turn, there —Doug Marlow '81, editor . Keeping the charge: The cover of this issue of TAYLOR Volume 28, Number 1 Taylor is inspired by the flyleaf of Taylor Uni- Fall 1990 versity's 1924 student annual. The Gem. Taylor University Dr. Jay Kesler '58, president CONTENTS Dr. Daryl R. Yost, provost TAYLOR is published quarterly for alumni, EXCHANGE students, faculty, staff, parents of current students and friends of Taylor University by the University Advancement Office, Dr. Charles R. Jaggers '69, vice president. ON CAMPUS Douglas J. R. Marlow '81, editor Freese, alumni notes editor Betty JAY KESLER: THIS IS NO Jim Garringer, photographer 7 TIME FOR A SHOUTING MATCH Regular contributing authors: Dr. Jay Kesler '58, Wesley Robinson '50 page 5 Guest authors this issue: Dr Mark Cosgrove, WEALTH, WASTE, '51 Jim Garringer, Dr. Robert Schenck , Dr. AND WRITING ON THE WALL Edwin Squiers, Tim Twining '90, Dr. Alan Winquist. Guest authors for giving report insert: Dr. Jay WHEN YOU CANT SEE THE Kesler '58, Ronald Sutherland '82, Mitzi Thomas '93 FOREST FOR THE MOSQUITOES Address letters and comments to: Editor, TAYLOR, Taylor University. Upland, IN 46989. LAND LOVER AND The staff reserves the right to publish a representative sample of letters and to edit FRIEND OF GEESE letters for space. Unsolicited manuscripts are welcomed for possible inclusion in the page 14 magazine. Enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of material. 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FACULTY AND STAFF VOLUNTEERS a EXCHANGE Such a help sage in which he described the as Taylor sought to determine if A friend of mine, who has re- course of our culture to be like Gary could be successful as a curring cancer, shared with me three eggs. The first egg is student in Upland. I"m thankful your spring Taylor magazine. whole, with both content (solid that God was able to use me. as This issue has been such a help Christian faith) and form (moral- dean of admissions, to ultimately to my friend and to me. ity). The next generation tends make the decision to admit Gary kirns" Praise God for the ministry of to keep the form but disregard to the Taylor program. > / <*M Taylor. We're impressed. the content. The third genera- Ron Keller Taylor Thank you. tion looks at the empty form— St. Davids, PA Spring 1990 Karen Phelps useless shell—and throws the Slip of the tongue Cedar Rapids, Iowa whole thing out. "There must be no filthiness 'Just thought I'd share with and silly talk, or coarse jesting, Crucial issues you my thoughts the Taylor which are not fitting, but rather Thank you for the excellent cover evoked. giving of thanks." (Eph. 5:4) spring Taylor magazine. Most of Bill Wormian '52 I was disappointed to see the us could identify with one or Hillsdale, NJ coarse jesting in "Back to the another of the articles as we face future, again?" (Summer 1990). our own personal crises and seek Frequent focus warranted As Christians, we have been to walk in faith, rejoicing. I want to commend you for called to purity, and to be set Now the summer Taylor the excellent article on global apart from "the world." May I magazine is before us, challeng- evangelism by Dale Sloat in the suggest that you use Ephesians ing us to be careful, thoughtful Summer 1990 issue of Taylor. 5:4 and 4:29 as guidelines for stewards of our environment, Because world evangelization is what you print. alerting us to our responsibility central to God's desire and to the Lori J. (Ehresman '77) Nelson to ethnic minorities and remind- purpose of the church, I believe Fort Wayne. IN ing us that it's up to us to see we need frequent focus on the that the gospel is taken to all remaining task and our role in it. Impressive ministry Taylor areas of our world. We are told It is good to see Taylor focusing Taylor magazine is certainly Summer 1990 that Taylor University is called on how we can complete the job.