MOODY Fall 2012 Alumni News Class Notes from Alumni of Moody Bible Institute Photograph by Josh Merrill, Communications Major, Class of 2015 MoodyHighlights Dear friends, Serving Christ Whatever the Cost As I reflect on the start of a new school year, my heart Dear Alumni, is thrilled because the work of God that drew each of us to Moody Bible Institute as students is continuing Recently, one of our own made the ultimate sacrifice in following our Savior. and growing today. In fact, Moody awarded degrees to Jay Erickson ’10 was a graduate of more than 700 undergraduate and seminary students— Moody’s Missionary Aviation program a record-breaking number—at our campuses in Chicago, at our Spokane, Washington, campus. Spokane, and Plymouth. His wife, Katrina, also attended Moody With Moody graduates serving Christ worldwide, we are thankful for social briefly. They moved to Zambia last February to begin serving the Chitokoloki media that help connect us as a Moody family, no matter what corner of the Mission Hospital in northwest Zambia. globe we call home. Facebook and Twitter enable us to share triumphs and On June 2, Jay and Katrina were Jay and Katrina Erickson and their tragedies. Many of you shared condolences at the tragic loss of one of our daughters Marina (right) and Coral. own (see next page). flying alone in a Cessna 206 when their plane struck a pylon for electrical Using social media also gives us unprecedented opportunities to impact lines. Both Jay and Katrina were killed, proud to be associated with them. people with the hope of Christ. Although the pace at which technology leaving behind two young daughters. And we know from God’s Word that they have not lost anything. They changes can be a challenge to keep up with, we at Moody are rising to the In a powerful show of support for the work of missionaries in his country, have gained everything. Jesus says in challenge to find innovative ways to reach more people than ever before across Matthew 16:24–25, “If anyone wishes generations and cultures. In this issue, you’ll learn about Moody’s continuing the president of Zambia, Michael Sata, declared June 5, 2012, to be a day to come after Me, he must deny himself, education webinars on children’s ministry that are free for alumni. You’ll also and take up his cross and follow Me. learn about a new major that equips students to minister to victims of sexual of national mourning in honor of the Ericksons. For whoever wishes to save his life will exploitation. A new two-year completely online MA is also available. lose it; but whoever loses his life for Jay Erickson joins a long line of My sake will find it.” Thank you for your continued prayers and support of God’s work at Moody. Moody graduates who have laid down I hope that you will visit or write us and let us know how God is using your their lives in the service of their Savior. May Jay and Katrina’s example service to bring Him glory. Following Christ is not a lifestyle encourage each of us to take up our cross daily and live as fully committed In Him, free from danger. Every day, Moody graduates around the world put their servants of Jesus Christ. lives on the line in obedience to His call on their lives. Nancy (Andersen ’80) Hastings We weep when we hear how some J. Paul Nyquist, Ph.D. Executive Director, Moody Alumni Association suffer and even die, but we are very President, Moody Bible Institute Contents Moody Highlights .............................. 3 Alumni Profiles .................................. 10 Class Notes ...................................... 12 Present with the Lord ..................... 24 MoodyAlumniNews 3 MoodyHighlights Moody Students Minister Around the Globe Moody Radio Brings OneCry Prayer Summit to Life More than 50 students traveled to hot beverages outside a church-turned- Scotland, Thailand, England, the nightclub. Through their efforts, more Philippines, and Oklahoma during than 600 young adults were reached spring break 2012. The trips provide with the gospel. “We had some great ways for Moody students to serve ministry opportunities engaging people,” the church and gain valuable cross- said team leader Robert Rivera ’99. cultural ministry experience. One spring break trip that has been a favorite for decades is service to Native American communities. This year, Moody students worked alongside Native American Bible Ministry and After producing Moody Radio’s As people came together to support Bertram Bobb’s Bible Camp in broadcast of the State of the Union the Prayer Summit, Carlson developed Oklahoma. The students, led by Gloria address, Joe Carlson ’85, senior a unique broadcast. As many as 50 Alicea and hosted by former Moody producer for Moody Radio, was people, staff and audience, were together faculty member Dr. Leonard Rascher burdened about the difficult issues in the studio. “I’ve never been a part of ’55, conducted services at churches, Kevin Collings (’14) ministers to a child facing our nation and wondered how anything like it,” said Carlson. “It was in Thailand. ran a weekend Bible Camp for 50–60 Moody Radio could encourage its truly a God thing.” listeners to pray. Bob Bakke, a pastor youth, and hosted a barbeque. Special guests for the Summit included: in Minnesota, told Carlson about Further around the globe, seven Nancy Leigh DeMoss The trips also reach overseas. Unity OneCry, a web-based effort to unite Dr. Erwin Lutzer, students led by Nok M. A. ’10 and Levy ’07, Francis Chan, Rick Warren, and (Olivencia ’97) Ostercamp, PCM Prukpitikul helped distribute Bibles and believers in prayer for a spiritual coordinator, led her eighth trip to awakening within the church. Dr. Crawford Loritts ’08. The event also tracts in Thailand. They supported the featured live music. Craig said it was England, where students served efforts of a local pastor who has adopted Formby Baptist Church near Liverpool. Carlson thought Moody Radio and the hope of everyone involved that they abandoned children. Kevin Collings, OneCry could work together, one would ignite a more focused, growing, “The best part is seeing the students a children’s ministry major, joined the really use their gifts and their talents focused on the web and the other and ongoing prayer movement in the team for the second year in a row. “I on broadcast, and the idea for Moody body of Christ. “The Lord desires that and discover things they’re good at,” really felt the Lord calling me back,” she said. One of the students even Radio’s OneCry Prayer Summit was we pray fervently and frequently,” he said Kevin, who did juvenile detention born. The Summit began on the added. “We are encouraging listeners decided to change her major from center outreach, worked at an English TESOL to youth ministry. National Day of Prayer and continued around the country to make prayer a kids’ camp, and did street evangelism. the following three Thursdays in daily habit.” In the Philippines, Moody students May, airing on more than 410 radio stations nationwide. During the live broadcasts, people “ The best part is seeing the taught Vacation Bible School to hundreds were acting as intercessors. One night students really use their gifts of children, led a Word of Life camp for Dan Craig, manager of programming, there was difficulty with the phone high-school youth in squatters’ areas, said the event focused on the importance lines, and Carlson asked an intercessor and their talents and discover and conducted basketball/street outreach. of prayer in the lives of believers: “We to pray. As the man got on his knees, Four of the students participated in an talk about prayer on Moody Radio, the phone lines suddenly cleared. “God things they’re good at.” outreach to women in prostitution. “The but we do not always stop and pray.” stepped in and did something amazing,” churches and agencies we connect with Carlson worked together with Wayne Carlson said. in the Philippines appreciate and benefit In Scotland, students noticed the Shepherd and Bob Bakke, who was from our eight consecutive years of on the board of OneCry, to organize For more information on future OneCry declining Christian influence. They ministry with them,” said trip leader events, please visit www.onecry.com. shared their faith in five schools and the event. Nathan Strand ’81. witnessed on the streets while serving 4 MoodyAlumniNews MoodyAlumniNews 5 MoodyClassHighlightsNotes Distinguished Service Awards Candlelight Carols and Founder’s Week Alumni Events Please mark your calendars and watch your mail for more information about two popular annual Moody events. Candlelight Carols, November 30, Founder’s Week, February 4–8, 2013 8 p.m.; December 1, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Enjoy time with other alumni during We encourage you to celebrate this Founder’s Week. The classes of 1963, annual Christmas event at Moody and 1973, 1988, and 2003 will begin mingle with alumni during a special their celebration with their anniversary (l to r): Nancy (Andersen ’80) Hastings, (l to r): Martene Craig ’56 and Nancy pre-performance reception on Friday, reunion dinners on Monday. All classes Paul ’58 and Sylvia ’58 Hollinger, and (Andersen ’80) Hastings. November 30, at 6:30 p.m. Alumni can are invited to the annual alumni Dr. Paul Nyquist. receive up to four discounted tickets banquet on Tuesday followed by class for the Friday night performance at $9 reunions for each class year ending each. To find out more information or with a 3 or 8. To order tickets for these The Alumni Association gives Congressman Tim Walberg ’73 for “their events, please contact the Alumni Distinguished Service Awards to contributions and years of service to the to request your tickets at the discounted Association at 312-329-4412.