Florida Christian College Newsletter

As it has been said, "If you want to hit home runs, you've got to be willing to strike out." Top batters in baseball have all struck out many times. And most people who have succeeded in life have also struck out many times.

For example, Walt Disney went broke seven times and had a nervous breakdown before he became successful. At age 40 Henry Ford was broke. Enrico Caruso, who became one of the world's greatest tenors, was advised by his voice teacher to quit singing because he failed so many times to carry his high notes. Thomas Edison failed more than 6,000 times before he could get an electric light bulb to work, but as a child, was once called a dunce by one of his teachers. Abraham Lincoln was well known for his many failures but became on of America's most beloved presidents. Albert Einstein and Werner von Braun both flunked courses in mathematics. History is filled with similar stories.

The reason these people all succeeded is because they didn't quit. They believed they could succeed and they stuck with it until they did. As the old saying goes, "Quitters never win and winners never quit!" So, if you and I want to hit some home runs, we need to get out there, stand at the base and keep on swinging Eventually we, too, will win if we "keep the faith" and never give up.

.....CHAPLAINS NOTES by way of "Christian Voices" www.ChristianVoicesWorldwide.com

NEW MINISTRIES

Ryan ('08) and Janeen Smart were married May 10th and are ministering to Central Christian Church in St. Petersburg, FL.

Preston and Karina Free ('99 moved from Merritt Island, FL where Preston served as one of the evangelists at First Christian Church. He was on staff there for 10 years. They are now ministering in Tupelo, MS where Preston is the preaching minister at Oak Ridge Christian Church.

Andy Pauwels ('02) has been Youth Minister at Gulf Coast Christian Church in Pensacola. He is now the Sr. Minister there. Andy, Camille and Elias say hello!

Darren ('97) and Doneva Long are now serving at the Athens Christian Church in Athens, TN. They send their regards to everyone.

Justin Landrum ('06) has been hired as P.E. Teacher at Real Life Christian Academy in Clermont, FL. He is also Part Time Student Teaching Minister at Real Life Christian Church. Justin's wife Jenn is Art Teacher at the Academy.

ALUMNI NEWS

Tina (Keiser) Thompson ('83) graduated with her Master of Arts in Counseling degree this May from Cincinnati Christian University. She is now a certified licensed counselor and office manager for the CCU Counseling Department. Her husband, Bill, is the senior minister at Nicholson Christian Church in Independence, KY

Jerome Foster '07 has entered the M.Div program at Southwestern Assembly of God University in Texas. He preaches on weekends as Guest speaker.

Dave Parker (attended FCC '92-'97) is serving with Pioneer Bible Translators in Dallas, TX. He served for four years in West Africa, where he managed a print shop, printing Scripture, literacy, and discipleship materials for missionaries and churches. He has published two New Testaments, as well as various Scripture portions in languages that had previously had no access to God's Word. His ministry in Africa impacted people in as many as 10 different languages.

In 2008, after evacuation due to Civil unrest, David was asked to join Pioneer Bible Translators' International Service Center in Dallas, TX, serving in the Media Arts Communications Department. His primary function is creating, editing, and publishing materials that educate and mobilize Christ's church in North America. He also continues printing Scripture, having recently published a revised New Testament as well as Genesis through Job in one volume. He hopes to continue to print Scripture as his translator colleagues reach milestones in their projects.

Pioneer Bible Translators is committed to changing hearts of Bible-less peoples through God's Word in every language. David will be on campus November 11th to share what God is doing through him and Pioneer Bible Translators. Feel free to contact him at dave.parker@pbti.org or 214-245-6855 for more information or to schedule a meeting with Dave.

Rene' Corbett ('88) adopted two girls Jasmine Rene' 6 yrs and Karsyn Monique 4 yrs. The adoption was finalized February 14th.

Aaron ('99) and Jennifer Warnick adopted 3 children March 17th. They are Devon Philip 7 yrs, Sierra Eileen (4yrs) and Isaiah Michael (3 yrs). They also have another adopted son Steven Jacob Scott 16 yrs old.

Continue to keep Darrell Combs ('88) in your prayers. The last word was encouraging. The infections are slowly healing. Keep Kathy ('86) and the children in you prayers that they encourage Darrell as well as take care of the other needs of the family.

Michelle Davy ('04) received an MA in Marriage and Family Counseling from Liberty University. She is working in Harrisburg, PA as a Multisystemic Therapist, doing intensive in-home family therapy for families with adolescents with externalizing acting-out behavior. Sean ('04) is attending graduate school at Lancaster Bible College working on a master's degree in School Counseling.

BABIES

Jason ('98) and Jean Ann (Zotolla '00) Carnley welcomed their third child into the Family February 8th.........

Covey ('06) and Katie ('00) Wise are parents of a baby boy Nathan Lawson Wise on June 10th. Nathan weighed 9lbs 5.5oz. He joins big brothers Cody and Josiah. They have moved to Pennsylvania where Covey accepted a senior management position at Plantscape - large landscape company in Pittsburgh. He is their Business Developer.

Martin and Leia Bender (both '03) welcomed Sarah Jean to their family. Sarah was born June 30th. She weighed 6 lbs 5 oz and 19" long. Martin is serving in Kuwait and will be there for another 7 months.

Gary ('93) and Teresa Henline are proud first time grandparents of Tayler King born to their daughter Lyndi and her husband Scott on Oct 27, 2006.

William Umstetter ('80) and Kathy (Seidel) Umstetter are first time grandparents to a baby girl Cienna Grace Umstetter born July 9th. Cienna weighed 8 lbs 5 oz and was 20" long.

Shawn ('05) and Amanda Cooke ('04) have a new baby boy Nathan Isaiah Cooke. Nathan was born on July 22nd weighing 7 lbs 5 oz and was 19" long. An added note. Shawn and Mandy had to leave their home during Hurricane Ike. When they returned, they found the roof had been stripped back to the plywood and their living room ceiling fell. Please keep them in your prayers as they work to put their home back together.

Kevin and Paula Ziegler ('88) are grandparents! Their daughter Kaytlin and husband Mark are proud parents of a baby boy Aden Thomas Gordon. He weighed 8 lbs 4 oz and was 20.5" long.

Josh and Missy Mocherman (both '99) have a baby girl Aubrey Ann. Aubrey was born August 13 and weighed 7 lbs 3 oz and was 19 3/4" long. She joins big brothers Luke (5) and Zach (3).

David and Danielle Tompkins are parents of a baby girl Selah Felice Tompkins. Selah was born August 15. She weighed 6 lbs 4 oz and was 18.5 inches long.

Seth and Lacy Bourne ('05) have a baby girl Hadassah Grace born August 9th. Hadassah weighed 7 lbs 3 ozs and was 19" long.

Jason ('06) and Sarah ('07) Savage are parents of a son Jeremiah Maverick. Jeremiah was born August 28th. He weighed 8 lbs. He joins his big brother Joshua Maximus.

Matthew and Janna ('00) Bartoli are parents of a baby boy Micah Nathan Bartoli. Micah was born September 16th weighing 7 lbs 2 oz and was 21" long.

If you want to get in contact with other alumni, there is a community of over 200 alumni on Facebook. Register today and catch up on the latest news of former students. That's www.Facebook.com.

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There may be news that I failed to list. It was not intentional . Please send your news to me Karen.McNeely@fcc.edu.