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ALUMNI & FRIENDS: November 2007 Olivet e-news is delivered free each month to subscribers, and it features monthly headlines, commentary, and multimedia from Olivet Nazarene University. We encourage you to forward this e-mail to your family and friends.
According to Director of Alumni and University Relations Gary Griffin, the Centennial Homecoming was by far the most well-attended in the University's history.
"We've had alumni who have literally traveled halfway around the globe to be here with us this weekend," said Griffin. "It just goes to show that Olivet stays with people long after graduation."
One open door Along painted brick street fronts and sprawled against stretches of sidewalk, young boys make their beds, napping in what has become their pseudo-home. Their lean bodies and ragged clothes depict a small slice of the difficult life they lead.
Finding these Zambian street children a home and sharing the redeeming power of Christ is the subject on the heart of Candace (Leitner) Walker '89 and her husband, Bob, as they work as full-time missionaries in Zambia, Africa, through Heart of the Bride ministries.
Saving grace Redemption is the main storyline in Gail Becker's '02 life — saving grace at its very best.
Growing up in a home with an alcoholic father left its mark, but at a young age, Gail's father died, leaving her mother to care for nine children alone. "My home life was full of fighting and violence. I was a very unhappy, withdrawn and fearful child," remembers Gail.
Adam Ledyard '99 Adam Ledyard was perfectly content in his job as director of communications at First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake, Ill.
A few years prior, however, Adam answered a call to ministry laid on his heart, and since that day, has steadily offered up a prayer for an opportunity to be involved in his two passions blended together: sports and sharing God's love with others.
The good life [ 10-10-07 ] "What does it mean to live well and to die well?" Rev. David Caudle, pastor, Indianapolis Westside Church of the Nazarene asks as he outlines four characteristics of the good life. Listen | Download | iTunes
Becky Tirabassi Testimony [ 10-11-07 ] Becky Tirabassi, founder and CEO, Change Your Life, Inc. shares her personal testimony and encourages students to overcome their struggles with sin through the power of confession. Listen | Download | iTunes
Centennial Celebration T-Shirts Commemorate Olivet's first 100 years with your very own, limited-edition Centennial Celebration t-shirt! Cost is $15 (including taxes, shipping and handling) and all proceeds go toward student scholarships.
Shirts are 100% pre-shrunk cotton and available in chocolate brown (long-sleeve and short-sleeve) and athletic grey (long sleeve). Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL. Supplies are limited.
To place your order, call or e-mail Jean Martin, 815-928-5667. Make sure to specify color, size, sleeve length, and shipping and contact information.
To Alma Mater, Olivet To Alma Mater, Olivet is a fascinating glimpse at the history, people, architecture and accomplishments of Olivet Nazarene University's first 100 years.
This limited, special-edition book features more than 200 black-and-white and color images and six contributed essays you and your family are sure to treasure for many years to come.
A beautiful centerpiece for your coffee table or bookshelf, To Alma Mater, Olivet is available for $50 (including tax) plus $7.50 shipping and handling, and proceeds go toward funding student scholarships.
Order your copy today by e-mailing alumni@olivet.edu or calling 1-815-939-5258.
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