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February 2008

Our new look

Alumni spotlight:
Philip and Lynn Jackson are
church planters in Macedonia,
discipling believers and
challenging them to live out the
principles of God's Word in
their daily lives and
relationships.

Welcome to the new format of Alumni@CIU,the e-newsletter for the

CIU Alumni Association. Each month we will feature alumni stories,
practical tools, events and CIU news, as well as Alumni Association
updates.

In this Issue
Our new look

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don't want to continue receiving Alumni@CIU (please don't mark it as
spam in your mail program). However, I hope you'll enjoy the new
design and find value for your life and walk with Christ.

Casting Call: Live studio

audience needed Feb. 28

As always, please feel free to contact our office at alumni@ciu.edu with

comments or suggestions for future issues.

One aspect of this new design that I'm particularly excited about is the
"Alumni Spotlight." Each month we'll highlight members of our CIU
family around the world. Please take a few moments to pray for the
alumni that you see each month when you open this newsletter.

Another reason to hunt and

fish
World Christian Week - Feb.
26-29, 2008
Jesus on processing life's
changes

Morgan Jones, Associate Director

Alumni Ministries

Ambassador Choir -- Let's

reunite!
Leadership series for men
Dr. Jones comes to Florida

Alumni Links

Casting Call: Live studio audience needed Feb. 28

How would you like to be a part of a "live" studio audience? CIU president Dr. Bill
Jones is videotaping a presentation of his vision for the future of CIU and we
need a "live" studio audience. The videotaping will take place on Thursday, Feb.
28, from 1:15 to 2:30 p.m. in Shortess Chapel.

More events

We want to capture this on a DVD and our website to share with alumni and
friends around the world. The Lord has provided a professional set-up of lighting
and cameras for a greatly reduced price if we can record on this day.

Chapel podcasts

If you can come, please RSVP by Feb. 26 by calling (803) 807-5500 or by

sending us an e-mail by at alumni@ciu.edu.

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Hunting and fishing are more than a passion for CIU alumnus Patrick
Tyndall (CBS '06). In addition to his full-time job with the government,
he also turns weekends into discipleship opportunities through his
ministry, Ironman Outdoors.
Read more (from the Baptist Press website):
http://bpnews.net/BPFirstPerson.asp?ID=27283

Find more information about Ironman Outdoors:

http://www.ironmanoutdoors.org/

World Christian Week - Feb. 26-29, 2008

The keynote speaker for World Christian Week is

theReverend Dr. Celestin Musekara. Musekara, a
Rwandan, founded the African Leadership and
Reconciliation Ministries, or ALARM (www.alarm-inc.org). In
the face of tribal wars, ethnic conflicts, and genocide in
Africa, ALARM actively promotes healing and reconciliation.
Unless otherwise noted, corporate chapels will be in
Shortess at the following times:
Tuesday, Feb. 26 -- 10:50 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 27 -- 9:25 a.m. (Prayer Day)
Thursday, Feb. 28 -- 9:25 a.m. AND 3:00 p.m.
View a powerful short flash video:
http://www.alarm-inc.org/media/responding_call

Jesus on processing life's changes

God enjoys change. Change is a gift from God in a fallen world. All
change, however, involves some level of loss which must be grieved. In
this audio podcast with downloadable printout, Dr. Roy King explains
how Jesus taught his followers to process change.
http://www.royking.org/2008/02/12/jesus-training-on-how-to-processchange/

Ambassador Choir -- Let's reunite!

Did you minister with the Ambassador Choir? If so, then we have good
news for you!Homecoming 2008 (Sept 12-13) will feature a great
reunion of the Ambassador Choir. You will be joined by Bill and
Joyce Supplee and other former Ambassador Choir directors for a miniconcert performance. We encourage members to send in photos for us
to scan and make available to everyone. If you'd like details on how to
participate (sing or accompany) contact us at alumni@ciu.edu.

Leadership series for men

We are excited to announce a leadership series, "Revolutionary
Leadership," facilitated at CIU by Mickey Bowdon, VP for Christian
School Education. beginning Wednesday, March 5. This six-week series
designed for men, begins Wednesday, March 5. It's a great opportunity
to invite a neighbor, church or family member, co-worker, or someone
you have wanted to introduce to CIU/Ben Lippen School.
Download flyer:http://www.ciu.edu/alumni/enews/MenLeadership.pdf
Questions and registration: polly.shoemaker@benlippen.com or (803)
807-5511.

Dr. Jones comes to Florida

Dr. Bill Jones is coming to Florida next month to meet with alumni and prospective students. Do you know

of someone who needs to know about CIU? Bring him or her to meet Bill Jones and Roy King. There is no
charge and donations are welcome. Your RSVP to alumni@ciu.edu will help us tremendously for ordering
food!
Orlando, FL March 28 - Friday Evening at 7:00 p.m. at the home of
Steve and Arlene Richardson
9636 Worthington Ridge Rd.
Orlando, FL 32829
Heavy hors doeuvres will be served.
Bradenton, FL March 29 Saturday Lunch at 12 Noon at
Faith Bible Church
1511 Morgan Johnson Rd.
Bradenton, FL 34208

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