FA L L 2011 contact KC OFFICIAL ALUMNI NEWSLETTER OF KINGSWAY COLLEGE Here are just a few of the many comments features Jim Ryan Retires received from men who have been positively after 29 Years! influenced by Mr. Ryan during his 29 years 1 Jim Ryan Retires of service. after 29 Years! AFTER 29 years of service as Dean of Gareth Wiggan (1980-1985) You turned “boys” into “men” – there is 2 From the Editor Men at Kingsway College, Jim Ryan has nothing more to say except “thank you”. BY CAROLINE KOZARICHUK, ‘00 stepped down from his role into retire- ment and served his last day on August 31, James Rooney (1985-1978/88) 3 Ilah Bowes Retires… 2011. It will be difficult for many of us to What can we say; it’s the end of an era. Think for the 2nd time! get used to. Many of us, when we think of about it; Mr. Ryan earliest crop of boys are BY CHRIS GUARIN-ADAP, staff Kingsway College, think of Jim Ryan. Ever now pushing 50, while a group of teens are 3 Say Hello to… since he started at Kingsway in July of 1982, still enjoying his leadership and love. Mr. Fabiane Campos Mr. Ryan exemplified ‘Service Not Fame’, Ryan, you are the reason I graduated from & Adam Mohns Kingsway College’s motto. Hundreds of KC, and like so many, I will never forget the BY ANDREW ROBERTS, young men have gone through his dorm and fatherly influence and care you freely offered Grade 12 student been touched in some way by his kindness, in and out of the dorm. I loved you as a dean, loving character, spiritual leadership and lov- and now I’m happy to call you a brother. 4 2011 Alumni Keep in touch, and God bless! Homecoming ing discipline. His faithfulness to Kingsway and the Seventh-day Adventist Church has Mirthell Mitchell (1991-1993) BY DEBBRA CHAPPELL, attendee been a great blessing to us, our families, and You are an amazing man! You have been a 5 2011 Alumni Campaign: our community. father to so many of us during some of the Suite Dreams Reno Mr. Ryan, you have been a true disciple most sensitive years of our lives. I can’t imag- of Christ here at Kingsway and each of us ine KC without you. I will never forget you; 6 2011 Homecoming you will always be in my prayers. Thank- Photos has been blessed by having you in our lives. Thank you for sharing 29 years with us. May you for your service. 8 Alumni Chapters: God bless you as you continue to serve Him Samuel McLeary (1986-1988) Kingsway visits in your retirement. I’ll be honest. When I landed on the steps of Florida Continued on page 3 BY CECIL LOWRY ‘75

Kingsway Visits California BY JEANENE BUCHANAN ‘51 9 Profile: College Woodwork 10 Alumni Updates & Upcoming Events

Plan Now to Attend the 2012 Alumni Homecoming Presidents of Kingsway make a special tribute to Jim Ryan at the 2011 Graduation. From Left: Greg Bussey (‘06-’10), Ralph Janes (‘83-96,’05), John May 11–13, 2012 Janes (‘02-’05), and Scott Bowes (‘10 - current). Inset: Scott Bowes presents Jim Ryan with his retirement gift, an iPad. FROM THE EDITOR

BY CAROLINE KOZARICHUK, ‘00 KC Dear Kingsway Alumni Family, at our alumni chapter meetings and our alum- As the editor of the ni homecoming last May. Every time I talk to KC Contact, I thought fellow alums, I am always amazed that many you would like to of you feel as attached or more to Kingsway as Editor know a little about me I do. I forward to meeting more of you Caroline Kozarichuk, ‘00 and our plans for this along the way. publication. I would like to send out an apology and great Assistant Editor: First, about me. In appreciation for your patience in awaiting this Andrew Roberts, Gr. 12 student 1989, my parents made edition of the KC Contact. We are working the decision to uproot to make sure you receive an edition 3 times a Photographers our family of 6 from year. Working with our sister institution, the Peter Bayer, ‘75 our farm in small town, Maracle Press, we have also worked towards Flora Curtis, ‘74 Québec to move to this new layout and design. This layout will Marilyn Jerome, Branson Grad ‘72 for Adventist provide us with a little more space to bring David Reeves, ‘55 Andrew Roberts, Gr. 12 student Education. Eight years you the information and news that would be Chris Futcher, Kaspi old at the time, I truly of interest and allow you to remain informed Insignia Photography did not understand. about your school. My parents were sacrificing a lot to make Also, many of you have been inquiring about sure that my three sisters and I could have our website alumni roster. We are working the privilege of Adventist Education, yet, life on that as well and hope to present the new 2012 Alumni Association was good. Sure, we did not always have the instalment of our online roster early next newest clothes, or the nicest shoes, but we year. President always had food on the table and a warm bed In this special issue, you will find our long Lisa Paul, ‘89 to sleep in. We always had the company of awaited 2011 Alumni Homecoming articles great friends and our church family. And this including a message from last year’s Alumni Past President time in my life truly instilled in me that my Association President, Debbra Chappell, pic- Debbra Chappell, attendee parents valued our eternal welfare more than tures from the weekend, and more informa- our current one. tion on our alumni project, “Suite Dreams” Vice President When it was finally my turn to attend King- Reno 2011. We have also included alumni Amanda Mohns, ‘95 sway College after my three sisters gradu- chapter reports from California, and Florida. ated, I was excited. And I had reason. King- I hope you enjoy reading this issue. Secretary sway would become the place where I would make friends for life, meet my husband-to- Sincerely, [OPEN] be, and truly experience the love of God in Caroline (Marceau) Kozarichuk ‘00 abundance. Class Coordinator And now I have the privilege to serve as the P.S. If you are moving or have moved, please Eleanor Von Gunten, ‘66 Director of Development and Alumni Rela- send us your updated information at alum- tions. Since I started my role almost a year ago, [email protected] or give us a call at Kingsway Liaison(s) I have had the privilege to meet many of you 905.433.1144 ext 210. Carroll Ryan, ‘65 Caroline Kozarichuk, ‘00 Congratulations Class of 2011! Don’t Miss Any News!

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Please send address changes to: Alumni Relations Kingsway College Road 1200 Leland Road Oshawa, ON L1K 2H4 Office: (905) 433-1144 ext 210 [email protected] May God continue to bless you and your abilities and to use you for His service. Continued from page 1 time I read that verse, words echo back that truly he is a man of God. Memories Say Hello to… include when I was wrestling him in the BY ANDREW ROBERTS, Grade 12 student Pop Shop and he always won for some reason. Mr. Ryan you will always be my n Fabiane Campos father with all the good looks. Thank you for what you did to my life. Meet Fabiane Campos, Kingsway’s new Erkine Paul (1991-1993) Work Supervisor, as of August 8, 2011. Fa- I came to Kingsway in 1991. My older biane was born and brother had gone there, graduating in raised in Goiania 1988. He had become a bit of “legend” Brazil. In 1986, Fa- there, and I was not looking forward to go- biane left Brazil and ing and having to live in his shadow. I also moved to came to Kingsway months after my father with her immediate had passed away. Needless to say, I did not family where she want to be there. Mr. Ryan took me under would eventually meet her future husband, Roberto Cam- Recognize this outfit? Mr. Ryan in his wing and helped me to deal with all pos, and marry in 1991. In 2004, Fabiane, his “Class Challenge” best! the troubled emotions inside of me. He al- ways treated me like an individual, he never Roberto & their three daughters moved the men’s dorm at Kingsway College it treated me like I was my brother and never to Oshawa and became active members was because I was too much to handle. wanted me to live up to my brother’s im- of the College Park Church. In 2009, she You stepped in and watched over me age. He made me a RA, a position I never was presented with Kingsway’s Honou- when others had given up hope. Thanks thought I should have. But he must have rary Alumnus Award for all of her dedi- from the bottom of my heart. P. S . You’ve seen my potential. He helped me to learn cated work to the Parent Association. If helped so many people that in heaven how to be a leader, he instilled in me values ever afforded spare time outside of work, you’ll be easy to spot… you’ll be the that I kept with me when I left in 1993 and church ministry, and being the mother one wearing that starry robe and shoes still use now, daily. Mr. Ryan is the perfect of three, Fabiane enjoys making cards for because I know they all can’t fit in that example of a disciple, living every word loved ones. Fabiane has been a part of the crown. from God so that the life of Christ can be Kingsway family for many years, but we Eric Sereti (2008-2010) seen in him. Thanks Jim for everything you are pleased to have her serving as Work From 2008 until 2010, I had a privilege to did to help me in my journey to manhood Supervisor and leader of the Parent As- be a part of the team that was led by Mr. and in my Christian walk. sociation. Ryan. I can say a lot of words but words Sirica Kirk Benjamin (1990-1993) can’t really explain him. He is a father to Dear Mr. Ryan, I came to Kingsway a year n Adam Mohns me and a hero that I look up to. He made after my mother died, and your walk with Meet Adam Mohns, Kingsway’s Physical me get closer to God and to know him Christ provided the seeds of healing neces- Education teacher as of August 22, 2011. better, I remember when I was down and sary for my life. Now recently re-baptized, Adam was born he told me this verse Psalm 27:4 to dwell I continue to witness with your energy and in Oshawa and at- in the house of the Lord forever. Every humble character. Love you. n tended College Park Elementary School and gradu- ated from Kingsway Ilah Bowes Retires… College in1992. nd After graduating for the 2 time! from Kingsway College, Adam went on to post-secondary education at South- BY CHRIS GUARIN-ADAP, staff ern University in Collegedale Tennessee. In April of 2005, Ilah (Janes) Bowes cut short her retirement to take on a part- Mr. Mohns graduated with a bachelor time position as Student Finance Officer at Kingsway College. According to her of in health and phys-ed. Mr. son, current Kingsway College President Scott Bowes, Ilah had Mohns is certified to teach elementary spent all of her work life in the public sector but she always students grades 1-8, Phys-ED grades had an interest to work for a Seventh-day Adventist institution. K-12 and religion 1-12. Adam Mohns Kingsway was a natural fit for Ilah - she attended high school loves the fact that God has given him here and belongs to the Class of 1960. the opportunity to lead students to Jesus Throughout her at Kingsway, Ilah was involved in through his new role. Mr. Mohns is the many other things aside from her work in student finance. She proud father to five beautiful children was a Grade 12 class sponsor, a member of the discipline com- and husband to loving wife, Amanda, mittee, and the facility rental coordinator. She managed the King Fitness Complex ’95, whom he first met at Kingsway. as well as the Kingsway Bake Shop, which she helped set up along with Fred Tener- Adam enjoys playing the guitar in his ife. She also volunteered regularly at the and volunteered to be in-charge spare time and helping out at church of the Sabbath potluck during Alumni Weekend. with Sabbath School. We are happy to Her official end date at Kingsway College was June 30, 2011 but we know that welcome him back to Kingsway as he Kingsway will remain in her heart just as she will remain in ours. Happy 2nd joins our faculty team. Retirement, Ilah! n KC Contact I October 2011 3 2011 ALUMNI HOMECOMING

2011 Alumni Homecoming A word from your 2011 Alumni Association President

BY DEBBRA CHAPPELL, attendee

n Greetings Alumni! who join them for this quiet time in mance right before the sermon as pre- Kingsway College celebrated its 2011 nature. At Sabbath School, the class of sented by Pastor Mirthell Mitchell, at- Alumni Homecoming Weekend from 2001, celebrating 10 years, led out in tendee ‘91-‘93. In a very articulate and May 6-8, 2011. The entire weekend was song and discussion concerning the eloquent manner, Pastor Mitchell chal- filled with opportunities to reconnect quarterly. Allison Bryan ‘01 shared her lenged us to build our lives on Christ, with friends and reminisce to the days personal testimony of faith that began at the solid rock. (An excerpt of his pow- where each one walked the Kingsway Kingsway College. erful sermon can be found on page 12). halls. It all began on Friday evening with The class of 1981, celebrating 30 years, Many that day stood to accept Christ as the class of 1986, celebrating 25 years, organized the Divine Service. As usual, their solid rock. who presented the vespers program. the church was overflowing with alumni After the church service, all alumni and Alumnus Eric Aakko shared memories from many decades. And during the friends were invited to the annual pot- of his school days and reminded us to service, we were blessed with the mu- luck luncheon in the old gym. Follow- live the Kingsway College motto ‘Ser- sic of the Kingsway College Choir and ing lunch, the class visitations in Leland vice not Fame’. Symphonic Band playing and singing Hall & the L.N. Holm Administration On Sabbath, May 7th, it was a beautiful together the Battle Hym of the Re- Building began. This time of fellowship sunny day that began with the annual public. Alumni, who were former choir is enjoyed and cherished by alumni, as old bird watching tour organized by John members, were invited to join the King- friendships are rekindled and life experi- and Mary Lou Toop. The Alumni As- sway Choir under the direction of Zelj- ences are shared. It is wonderful to wit- sociation is blessed to have them share ka Colic, the current choir director. It ness these joyful reunions. their time and passion with all those was truly awesome and powerful perfor- Our evening banquet was well attended. Along with the alumni and their fami- lies, the current graduating class of 2011 were also invited to attend. Our worship thought for the close of Sabbath was pre- sented by Melodie Roshman, the vale- dictorian of the class of 2011. Two “Alumnus of the Year” awards were presented to Douglas Bruce, class of 1981, for his continued support at King- sway College, and to Tony Chang, class of 1980, for his support of Adventist educa- tion and young people. (pictured left) President, Scott Bowes and Director of Development and Alumni Relations, Caroline Kozarichuk ‘00 presented the Alumni Campaign for 2011, “Suite Dreams.” Kingsway College is plan- Alumnus of the Year — Doug Bruce & Tony Chang accept their awards. ning the renovation of the Buena Vista

4 KC Contact I October 2011 2011 Alumni Campaign $42,000 and Counting …

Pastor Mirthell Mitchell, attendee ‘91-’93, preaches at the Divine If you would like to make a donation in support of ‘Suite Dreams’, please Service (see page 12). contact Kingsway College.

Hall Ladies Residence with new floor- BUENA VISTA Hall was built in of the dorm or 14 suites. A project like ing, lights, paint, bathrooms and more. 1973 and has been the home for over 1100 this could cost over $20,000 per suite, but Thanks to those in attendance at the young ladies and 70 young men (from because we have a team of dedicated, and homecoming banquet, the fundraising 1996-1997 when dorms were combined). talented men on our maintenance crew, goal of $42,000.00 was reached, allow- And this dorm has experienced many late we are able to renovate one suite or two ing the remodelling of 6 suites. A big nights, many heartbreaks, many rushed bedrooms and a bathroom , for $7,000. thank you to all who donated to this morning, and lots of gossip. Oh if those Kingsway has already supported this effort project and to the KC Cafeteria for pro- walls could talk. As time has passed, the by promising to renovate 3 suites every viding a delicious feast that was enjoyed dorm has started to show signs of its age, year as part of its budget. The alumni in by all. which is why we have dedicated this year’s attendance at the banquet provided funds As alumni, we share so many wonder- alumni campaign to this cause, “Suite for us to renovate another 6 suites with ful memories of our time spent together. Dreams” Reno 2011, in Buena Vista Hall. $42,000, an Alumni Homecoming record. Alumni Homecoming is a great time to As part of “Suite Dreams”, the renovations The rest of the goal, or 5 suites and reconnect with friends and classmates, are to include new flooring, light fixtures, $35,000, is up to you! and celebrate Kingsway College and ev- new coat of paint, new counters, shelving, May God Bless you as you bless this erything it means to us and will mean to sinks, showers, toilets, and more with the school with your contributions. We wish future students. Your support makes a dif- goal of raising funds for an entire floor you and yours — Sweet Dreams! n ference for Christ at Kingsway College. As your Alumni President over the past year, I have been blessed to see God at work through the Kingsway College Alumni Association. Your Alumni Asso- ciation helps you stay connected through such things as Alumni Homecoming, KC Contact, the Kingsway College website, and the Alumni Golf Tournament. On behalf of the Alumni Committee, I would like to thank all those who at- tended the 2011 Alumni Weekend. It was a privileged to have a part in of- fering you a joyful and memorable re- union. My term as your Alumni president has come to an end and I thank the com- mittee for making it an enriching ex- perience. We welcome Lisa (Vermeer) Paul ‘89 as your new president and Amanda (Prentice) Mohns ‘95 as your new vice-president. We are looking for- before... before... ward to Alumni Weekend 2012 and we hope to see you there! n A work in progress!

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Great turn-out at this year’s Florida Alumni Chapter meeting at the Florida Church on March 12, 2011. Inset: Eileen Peterson, Branson ‘64, with Caroline Kozarichuk ‘00, Director of Development & Alumni Relations, at the California Alumni Chapter. year; some from outlying areas, including whom they may not have seen since last Kingsway in Ryan Willis ‘98 from Sebring, Brian & attending classes together at Oshawa Mis- Sunny Florida Gwendy Adams ’98 and baby, from the sionary College or Kingsway College. It Tampa area, and brothers Bart ‘97 and becomes a small world as acquaintances BY CECIL LOWRY, ‘75 Tim Putt ’99, along with their spouses. are remade and memories are shared. In addition, Burns Lynn ‘84, Eu- For me, the annual gathering is made EACH SPRING, Orlando, Flori- gene Remmers ‘53, David and Phyllis special by hearing and seeing Kingsway’s da welcomes thousands of sun-seeking Gay ‘54, Tony Parchment ‘75, Geraldine plans as well current and former stu- Spring Breakers to the Sunshine State Klam Davis ‘60, Lisa Heisler Deininger dent endeavors. It was especially good to enjoy the attractions and the nearby ‘91, “Andrew” Tim Onjukka ‘76, and this year to listen to the reports outlining beaches. This spring was no exception; many more. Several Alumni came for the Kingsway students’ academic successes but with the added enjoyment of hav- first time and the room was filled with and test score improvements made by the ing the Kingsway College Choir provide chatter and laughter as people re-con- students on standardized tests between beautiful at all 3 church services nected and reminisced. The choir sang a their Grade 9 percentile scores compared at the Florida Hospital Church on Sab- couple beautiful songs for the group, and to their Grade 12 percentile scores three bath, March 12. After singing beautifully then offered to eat their lunch outdoors years later compared against all other all morning, the choir joined the Alumni in the warm spring weather, after coming schools. The improvements are outstand- at a special fellowship luncheon hosted at through a snow storm on their way from ing. Congratulations to both students the church. Oshawa to Florida the day before. and faculty as you continue to strive for Thanks to the creative advertising that For us “geezer” Alumni, it was fun to play excellence in education balanced with Caroline Kozarichuk provided, and the “Match Them to their Parents” as the experience in real-life work environ- dedicated work of Charmaine Guarin choir sang, and then went through the ments and mission outreaches. Each suc- who called many Alumni in the area, food line selecting from the Mexican- cessful student becomes the best illustra- approximately 50 Alumni and friends food buffet. As usual , it was also fun for tion and example to others of Kingsway’s showed up for the chapter gathering this Alumni members to meet old friends quality education product. n

Kingsway College Choir sings at the Florida Alumni Chapter. President Scott Bowes with Tim Lekic, ‘97, in California. 8 KC Contact I October 2011 Scott and Caroline. Their presentation Kingsway Visits centered on the new ‘Points of Excel- California lence’ at Kingsway. Highlighted was the introduction of a dynamic vespers BY JEANENE BUCHANAN, ‘51 and study program which has greatly engaged the students! We ap- SUCH A wonderful day! Our an- preciated the presentation on the aca- nual get together of our California al- demic achievements of our Kingsway ums took place on March 5, 2011 at our students. Kingsway students rank high usual spot at the Alto Camino Mobile among the province of educa- Park in San Bernardino. It’s always so tional benchmarks and we can surely be exciting to see everyone. Our greeters, proud of our student’s standings. Caro- Profile: Bob ’46 and Treva Burgess ‘47, made line also shared with us some pictures College Woodwork everyone welcome in meeting old and from campus as well as some of the new friends. Our gathering featured plans for alumni including the capital BY GREG BUSSEY, ‘84, Sale Manager, CW a potluck lunch and we certainly had project to renovate the ladies’ residence. wonderful cooks in our group. This A special thanks to Scott and Caroline FROM ITS inception, College Wood- year we welcomed two new representa- for sharing all this information with us work has been a blessing to Oshawa Mis- tives from Kingsway, our new President, and for all of those who joined us to sionary College and Kingsway College, Scott Bowes and Caroline Kozarichuk fellowship. not just by the sharing of profits but by ‘00, Director of Development & Alumni We look forward to welcoming you providing valuable rental income, employ- Relations, along with the CUC singing next year in the first weekend of March. ment for more than 80 full time and over group who was invited to share in a few Come and meet your friends, enjoy our 40 student workers annually, helping par- songs as we ate. bounteous potluck and once again hear ents afford Christian Education, supplying Our report from Kingsway featured the good news of Kingsway. n waste wood as fuel for the system heating Kingsway’s campus, contributions to fund raisers at Kingsway College and to a num- ber of charities within Durham Region. College Woodwork has been as big a bless- ing to hundreds of furniture dealers across North America as it has been to Kingsway College. My travels have proven it - our dealers are proud to be a part of the College Wood- work family. From coast to coast, our story is being told. Many of these dealers depend heavily on College Woodwork for their livelihood. This woodworking experiment that be- gan in the gymnasium located in the basement of the Administration Build- ing in September of 1921, has become a multi-million dollar furniture manu- facturer supporting Oshawa Missionary College, Kingsway College and thousands of students, employees, and North Ameri- can furniture dealers for 90 years. From the early 1960’s when Joe Weststrate introduced the 80 series (now the Dover line), to George Sittlinger’s development of the baby line, and now the current leader- ship of Sheldon Smith, College Woodwork remains a vibrant furniture manufacturer in North America with over 400 dealers. College Woodwork proudly produces 10 adult and juvenile furniture lines, 9 crib lines as well as a home office and enter- tainment line. All of these pieces are avail- able in 14 finishes, constructed of solid Good memories of Kingsway shared with attendees of the California wood and proudly made in . Alumni Chapter. Clockwise: Jeanene & Ron Buchanan ‘51, Raelene Brower Visit the College Woodwork website at with Linda Banks, and Irwin Maier, attendee, with family. www.collegewoodwork.com and view our product lines, search for a College Woodwork dealer nearest you and bring KC Contacthome furniture I October that will 2011 last a lifetime.9 n ALUMNI UPDATES

Coming Home

BY PAM LISTER ‘81

KINGSWAY COLLEGE, the that “religious brainwashing” I had been summer of ‘79, began what I thought was forced to endure. Why is it that I thought I a great adventure. I was finally from was being brainwashed? Was it the teach- the watchful eyes of ers who I realized were praying for me, my parents, and “on when they saw I was having a hard time? my own”. To find Was it the College Park Church member out I had to work who made donations to help the students in the greenhouse, who were struggling financially? Was it surrounded by my voice teacher, Carl Anderson, who creepy-crawly bugs showed me unconditional love and sup- Ethel Frances Renton was born Sept 23, 1917 and spiders was al- port and helped me discover my love of in Cambridge Massachusetts. After graduating most enough to music? Not just any music, but the kind from Oshawa Missionary College in 1936, she make me call home of music that reaches into my heart and went on to pursue a nursing degree at Wash- and say come and heals? Was it the Dean, Ms Saliba, who ington Missionary College. At Washington Mis- get me. I still shud- sat with me, and told me if I misbehaved sionary College, Ethel met George, whom she der at the memory again, she wouldn’t be pleased? Yet in her married on January 11, 1942. She received a of the bugs and spi- stern voice, I recall that she looked at me degree in nursing and was practicing as a regis- ders crawling up my with great love and compassion. tered nurse when she was married. She became arms and legs while Well then, I guess I was brainwashed. Be- the proud mother of two daughters Ronalda working, looking to passers-by like I was cause here I am, back in the very com- and Suzanne. Her nursing career followed her doing some kind of strange dance out in munity that “tortured me” as a teenager. husband’s church ministry through Pennsylva- the garden. I did survive the summer of Years later, I remember thinking “I miss nia , Indiana and Michigan. She was a gentle ‘79, and as the school year commenced singing, I miss my church”, and so I start- soul who could stand her ground for something the adventure began. ed the road back. Back to the beginning she strongly believed in. Ethel became a proud Corn boils, roller skating, choir tours, where I remember without realizing it grandmother of three beautiful grandchil- dorm chatter, and chaos, too many pea- that God was IN Kingsway College, IN dren, and also had the blessing of being a great nut butter sandwiches, and fruit smug- the teaching staff, the custodial staff, the grandmother to three great grandchildren. She gled out of the kitchen to sit in my worship, the music, the dorm, the social fought off breast cancer, but unfortunately lost window sill keeping cool for a late night activities, and so much more. her battle with heart complications on May 11, snack. Working half days and classes the Parents? Do you wonder IF Christian 2011 falling asleep in Jesus as her daughter held other half; yet I can’t remember studying, education is worth the money, the sac- her hand. ‘Til we meet again. the hours went by so quickly. I remem- rifice? I know it is, because today I am ber Chapel, week of prayer, and church back, in the shadow of this educational at College Park almost every Sabbath. I institution that is still dedicated to “Ser- remember running, shredding numer- vice not Fame”. God used the very place ous pairs of pantyhose in the mad dash I ran away from to be the memories I back to the dorm to change clothes for missed most; the place I met God. There the Saturday social activities down at the are still mean kids, (they are only bigger old gym. I remember my first boyfriend, now) but God is bigger than all of them and getting suspended for smoking in put together. Jeremiah 29:11 says “For I my room (Okay, I know . . . who smokes know the plans that I have for you says IN the dorm and thinks they won’t get the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of caught?). I remember how mean some of evil, to give you a future and a hope”. the kids were, both guys and girls, and When we bring our children to the Lord I remember not fitting in to the “cool” through schools like Kingsway College, group, or the “my parents have more we are helping to fulfil God’s promise for CONGRATULATIONS to new- money than you, and so I don’t have to each one of them, even if it takes them lyweds Dennis & Ilah (Janes) Dalke who work” group. I remember skiing at Kirby years to realize it for themselves. n were wed on June 26, 2011 right on (I am still traumatized to this day about campus at the Kingsway Gazebo. Jim how badly I could snow plough down Have a Kingsway story Ryan officiated the ceremony in front the bunny hill). Banquets, awkward or testimony you would of close family, friends, and Kingsway staff. moments, funny photos, and sometimes like to share? Dennis & Ilah were attended by his two painful memories, were all a part of my grandchildren, Kyle and Krysten Bradley, and two years at Kingsway. Write your testimony in 600 her four grandchildren, Ashley and Amber The minute my grade 12 year was over, words or less and send it with Bowes, Charalyn & Mikayla Bruyere. Den- off I went, out into the world, thinking I a recent picture of yourself to nis served as Production Manager at the Col- knew best. I was now an adult, in control [email protected] lege Woodwork from 1966-1997. Ilah (Janes) of my own destiny, and ready to face the We’d love to hear from you! Dalke recently retired as staff at Kingsway and world. I wanted to get as far away from all is an alumnae from the class of 1960. Cheers to the happy couple! 2011NEWS MISSION & EVENTS TRIP

IT’S A BOY! UPCOMING EVENTS Kingsway’s Got Talent We welcome with joy our new baby boy! Fun(d) Dinner Elias Douglas Victor Sormin November 20 born on Sunday, May 29, 2011, 12:04 am, Christmas Concert 7 lbs, 14 oz, 20 inches December 10 Timothy and Lindsay Sormin, ‘00 Christmas Break December 23 – January 8 KC vs. Alumni Hockey game January 28 Week of Prayer February 6 – 10 2012 Alumni Homecoming May 11 – 13

ENROLMENT UPDATE 1ST SEMESTER — SEPT 2011 188 students 121 returning students 67 new students 99 females 89 males 97 community 91 dorm 30 Grade nine’s Awards Assembly 53 Grade ten’s 51 Grade eleven’s 54 Grade twelve’s 43 Girl’s dorm 48 Boy’s dorm

Congratulations to this year’s award recipients. Over $25,000 was MISSION BLOG: awarded to students based on merit or achievement. Thank you to all of our alumni who have made these scholarships & awards Interested in keeping up with Sophie possible by their generous annual gifts! Anderson ’08 as she teaches in Pohnpei? Follow her blog on blessedandbreathing.blogspot.com KC Contact I October 2011 11 contact KC OFFICIAL ALUMNI NEWSLETTER OF KINGSWAY COLLEGE 1200 Leland Road Oshawa ON L1K 2H4 Phone: 905.433.1144 Fax: 905.433.1156 kingswaycollege.on.ca

SPIRITUAL NOTE

dreds dead and homeless testify of the end. which built his house upon a rock: 25 And the On the Rock? These are uncertain times that we are living rain descended, and the floods came, and the in. And the Bible lets us know that it is not winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it BY: MIRTHELL MITCHELL, attendee ‘91-93 going to get any better. For we are reminded fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. 26 I thought it was all about education. But that a storm is coming! If it’s not an earth- And every one that heareth these sayings of looking back I now realize it was about quake toppling our homes, then it’s a tsu- mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened building characters for the rest of our lives. nami washing it away, a hurricane blowing unto a foolish man, which built his house For I don’t think any of us fully understood it down, or a tornado lifting it up, but if it’s upon the sand: 27 And the rain descended, and the storms of life that we would have to face not a natural disaster then it’s a betrayal that the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat after Kingsway College. But for the fact shatters the heart, a heart that fails to forgive, upon that house; and it fell: and great was the that the Alumni have come back home af- and a divorce that divides the family. But if fall of it. Matthew 7:21-27 ter 10, 20, some even 40 years and are here it’s not a relational breakdown, then it’s an Is there a place of safety, a shelter in the today, it testifies that you have weathered the economy collapsing around you, as your job time of storm? In these last days we need storm, you are a survivor. But forgive me, sends you packing, and the bank foreclosures to look back, and consider upon what foun- for I will not presume today that all of us are on your house. But if it’s not a financial fall- dation should God’s people and His church fully aware of how we have made it thus far. out then its false prophets arising, that even be grounded; on the rock or in the sand? To In fact some may have returned to alumni the very elect shall be deceived, apostasy and build your house on the sand is to build it on weekend because they have lost their way, a falling away of the saints. The Bible just your own works and human reasoning; but and are returning back to the place when sums it all up by calling it a storm: what about the Rock? Who is this Rock? things were less complicated and confusing. 21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ “I don’t want you to forget what happened Today’s message is a reminder of the funda- will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only to our ancestors in the wilderness long ago. mental truth that should be the Christians he who does the will of my Father who is God guided all of them…and all of them foundation. Because a storm is coming far in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that drank the same miraculous water. For they greater than anything you have experienced day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your all drank from the miraculous rock that trav- before. A storm is coming! name, and in your name drive out demons eled with them, and that Rock was Christ.” A shaking like the world has never seen and perform many miracles?’ 23 Then I will 1 Corinthians 10:1,4 NLT Maintaining before. The signs of the times testify of tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away your relationship with Christ Jesus based on this fact... Indonesia’s 2004, Haiti 2010 and from me, you evildoers!’ 24 Therefore whoso- faith, is to build your house on the Rock. Japan 2011, even the tornadoes in the Unit- ever heareth these sayings of mine, and do- Kingsway Alumni I don’t know about you ed States ripping through the South, hun- eth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, but I’m building my house on the rock! n