A welcome was given by Bob Vitoux, board member at Grace College and Seminary and vice president of commercial operations at Biomet. The Rev. Kip Cone, board member at Grace College and Seminary and pastor of Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church, gave an invocation.

Sen. Jim Banks of the Indiana State Senate presented a resolution from the State of Indiana along with a flag that was flown over the state capital. Banks also presented a proclamation from the City of Warsaw, and a proclamation and resolution from the Town of Winona Lake declaring it “Ron Manahan Day.” Jean Northenor, retired executive vice president of Lake City Bank, presented a letter from the state Supreme Court. Northenor spoke on Manahan’s mobilization of the community to pursue the Westminster restoration project, which was the first time that Grace collaborated with the community on a project of such magnitude and that involved such broad representation.

Dr. Dane Miller, founder and board member of Biomet, Inc. spoke on Manahan’s efforts to mobilize the orthopaedic community around the Orthopaedic Capital Center project, the first collaboration between competing orthopedic companies to benefit the community as a whole. Mr. David Johnson, president of BioCrossroads, spoke about Manahan’s efforts as an ambassador in championing the cause of orthopaedics statewide. Dr. Patrick Kavanaugh, executive director of The MasterWorks Festival, provided special music for the evening.

The event closed with a gracious response by Manahan and closing remarks by Dr. William J. Katip, president-elect of Grace College and Seminary. A closing prayer of blessing was offered by Mr. Scott Silveus, board member of Grace College and Seminary and president of Silveus Insurance Group.

Vitoux said, “Dr. Manahan will be remembered as a godly, Holy Spirit-driven leader who left his indelible print on all those he encountered through his soft-spoken words, and by making the community and many of the local Orthopedic businesses feel a part of the school during the years of his presidency.”

Manahan has assumed the role of senior advisor to the president and will serve in that role at least a year.  During the 13-14 academic year Manahan and his wife Barbara will take several months of sabbatical leave.

Dr. Ronald E. Manahan and Indiana State Senator Jim Banks

Jean Northenor, retired executive vice president of Lake City Bank

Kessler will assist USA Basketball’s coaching staff during the team’s training camp from June 24-July 1 for the 2013 Men’s University Games.

The USA men will be coached by Davidson College’s Bob McKillop and assisted by Michigan’s John Beilein and South Carolina’s Frank Martin. The 2013 World University Games are held in Kazan, Russia, from July 6-17.

“I’m highly honored to have the opportunity to contribute to USA Basketball. It’s an honor for the NAIA to be included at this level. I think USA Basketball is recognizing there are a lot of good coaches at this level,” Kessler said. “I’m thrilled at this opportunity to help pick and train players to represent us in Russia. If nothing else, I want to encourage these guys to represent us well. We’ll go overseas with a target on our back as the United States, so we need to leave the all-star attitude behind, play hard and play together.”

Kessler will serve as court coach alongside Tad Boyle of the University of Colorado and Matt Matheny of Elon College at next month’s training camp.

Organized by the International University Sports Federation (FISU), the World University Games is a multi-sport competition open to men and women who are between the ages of 17 and 24 (born between January 1, 1989 and December 31, 1995), and are or have been within the past year, a student at a college or university.

“It’s an honor to represent the NAIA, our league, Grace College and the state of Indiana,” Kessler continued. “I’m humbled to have this chance, and I appreciate USA Basketball and the NAIA for allowing me to represent them.”

Kessler has amassed 679 career wins at Grace during his 36-year coaching career. He has directed the Lancers to 15 20-win seasons and three 30-win seasons during his time, including a 24-10 record last year and a trip to the 2013 NAIA Division II National Championship semifinals.

To view the complete news release from USA Basketball, click here.

Grace Brethren military chaplain Major Billy Graham (U.S.Army) surprised his daughter, Katie, Saturday morning during her graduation from Grace College. He has been deployed in Afghanistan for the last nine months. Fort Wayne, Ind., television station, WANE, caught the story on tape, which appears below. Click here to view the video report.

Local graduate gets big surprise walking across stage

Winona Lake, Ind. (WANE) – Saturday morning a graduate at Grace Seminary College got a big surprise walking across the stage.

Katie Graham had her diploma in hand, her professor had just turned her tassel, and then, she looked across the stage and froze.

A man was running towards her with outstretched arms. The man was her father who she hadn’t seen in nine months.

” I was like, no way, no way, and then lots of oh my gosh, oh my gosh. I think I said it like six times,” Katie said.

Chaplain Billy Graham had just come back from a nine month deployment in Afghanistan.

“I really didn’t think I’d be able to make it home because my deployment was supposed to go for several more weeks,” Chaplain Graham said.

However, with the help of his commander, he was able to come home early. When he found out the good news, he began his plan of surprising his daughter for her graduation.

His family helped him keep his homecoming a surprise, and Grace College helped the ceremony reveal go smoothly. Chaplain Graham said he even pretended to Skype his daughter Friday night to make her believe he was still overseas.

The dad and daughter both agree the surprise made the special occasion even more memorable.

“Oh yeah, priceless, there we go,” Katie said.

Katie also said the surprise was also sentimental because her father is also a Grace graduate.

The tribute will include the Board of Trustees resolution to rename the Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College the “Ronald and Barbara Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center.” The honor is bestowed upon the Manahans as a demonstration of gratitude for their 36 years of service to the institution and Dr. Manahan’s two decades as president. Dr. William J. Katip, current Grace provost and president-elect, will assume the duties of president on May 12.

For the 2013 Commencement, Dr. Manahan has chosen Dr. Stephen A. Grill, dean of the School of Adult and Community Education, to carry the ceremonial mace in honor of his brother, the late Dr. E. Michael Grill, who served Grace College & Seminary for 35 years. Carrying the mace is a great honor and is traditionally borne by someone who has been singled out for tribute.

“It is a joy to honor those who have dedicated years and sometimes decades of service to Grace College & Seminary,” said Audrey Russell, Director of Human Resources. “The time and passion they have contributed to the Grace community is truly an inspiration.”

2013 Employee Recognition Luncheon Honorees with Dr. Ron and Barbara Manahan. Back row (L to R): Joseph Lehmann, Larry Schuh, Rick Koontz, Aaron Crabtree, Jacob Barros, Matt Hotchkin, Dr. Bill Katip, Josh Grill*, Dr. Steve Grill*, Dr. George Slaughter. Front row (L to R): Kelly Sharp, Andria Harshman, Greg Weimer, Dr. Tom Stallter, Dr. Jared Burkholder, Dr. Jeffrey Peck, Dan McNamara, Monica Boyer, Dr. Cheryl Bremer, Valerie Crumbley, Becky Grill*, Barbara Manahan, Dr. Ron Manahan. Not pictured: Aubrey Alcorn, Dr. John French, Kim Huntsman and Dr. Roger Stichter. *Present to receive Dr. Mike Grill’s posthumous recognition were his wife, Becky Grill, his son, Josh Grill, and his brother, Dr. Steve Grill.

This Pastor will be responsible for

1. Pastoral Care
2. Counseling
3. Overseeing the Brotherhood fund
4. Preaching up to once a month.

We are looking for…

• A person of Spiritual maturity and depth.
• One who radiates a natural sense of care for the wellbeing of others and is a comforting presence.
• A person who understands and is able to relate to the pressures our young families face in today’s culture.
• One who has a presence of hospitality and is approachable.
• This person must be able to add to the morale and spirit of the Pastoral Team.
• Sermons must be Biblically grounded, Christ centered and relevant to the lives of our people.

This is a full – time position and the position is open immediately.   Clinton Frame is located in Elkhart County of Northern Indiana.   For more information about us and a full job description look for us on our website, www.clintonframe.org

Trent Kauffman  574-238-3270

Here are a few criteria that our Search Committee has deemed desirable for this position…

• A family man with school age children.
• He should be a Godly, compassionate man with an education of Bible College or Seminary.
• Should have a good relationship with his wife.
• The wife’s education is not a concern, but she should be active in the church.  If the wife desires to have outside employment or a career, it is not a problem.
• Some experience in church work or on a pastoral staff for 5 to 10 years is preferable.
• He should accept and support our affiliations (OARBC and GARBC, check websites) and also agree and abide by our constitution.
• Must be grounded in the Word of God and be a good preacher.
• Should have visionary leadership to bring our church into the future with new programs and like a shepherd, bring in the lost.
• A caring man with a loving heart toward people who is a good teacher and is able to counsel.
• The youth is the future of any church and he must have a burden for them.
• Discipleship, evangelism and visitation are other areas that should be important to him.

This is only a profile as we review all resumes submitted.  We thank you for your time and hope to hear from you soon.

Contact us by response posting or leave a detailed message at 330-875-1308.  email is carolj21@frontier.com.

Thank you,
First Baptist Church of Louisville, Ohio
Search Committee

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The Lancers will begin their trip on May 12 and enjoy two weeks of interacting with and ministering to the people of South Africa through the avenue of soccer.

“This will be such a rewarding trip for us,” said Grace head coach Matt Hotchkin. “This trip will surely teach us a lot and help to shape and challenge us. It is our hope that this trip will bring us together in a very special way. Most importantly, we are excited to use the joy of soccer to share the love of Christ with the South Africans.”

Grace’s coaches and players will run soccer clinics and speak to local high school assemblies during their time in South Africa.

The Lancers will also learn how to coach children from every type of socioeconomic background.

A special aspect of the trip centers around sophomore midfielder Gift Sibukome. Sibukome, originally from Lusaka, Zambia, will have the chance to return home for the first time in nearly two years.

Since arriving in the US in the fall of 2012, Sibukome has only spoken with family and friends in Zambia over phone and email.

“It’s been a blessing for me to be here in the US. I thank the Lord for what He has done for me here,” Sibukome said. “But this trip is an exciting one because it’s the first time to go home in almost two years. I’m thankful to the alumni guys for making this trip possible. God is always good.”

The event was hosted by the Grace College School of Business and the Gordon Institute for Enterprise Development and sponsored by Silveus Insurance Group, Redwood Information Technology and Wildman Business Group. The competition offered students in the School of Business the opportunity to create a viable business plan and compete for funds to help create that business. Students were given about four months to research and write detailed plans for their proposed business ideas.  During the process, students met with members of SCORE, volunteer business consultants from Elkhart and Fort Wayne, to receive direction and advice. The first round of the competition consisted of judges analyzing the written copies of each plan and choosing finalists out of the original 15 teams.

Other finalists in the competition included Kairos Studio & Café, created by Carmen Barnhill and Jalisa Thayer; IRE Industries, created by Michael Depositar, Dana Johnston, and Katie VanSloten; and SIPS, created by Michael Reitz and Jordan Wodetzki. The panel of judges included Caleb France, owner of Cerulean Restaurants; Kim Snow, owner of Prosperity Institute in Arizona; Terry Schlotterback, owner of TDS Orthopaedic Consulting and Stepstone Angels;  George Robertson, president of Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation;  John Becker, president of Advocate Financial; Mark Dobson, president of the Kosciusko/Warsaw Chamber of Commerce;  and Jeff Cahill, entrepreneur .

“The Business Plan Competition was a great success,” said School of Business Dean Dr. Jeff Fawcett.  “The student teams worked hard to prepare their business plans and presentations and it was evident that they had poured their hearts into that work. Our greatest accomplishment in the Grace College School of Business is to encourage students to make the connection between their passions and their calling in ways that supply for the needs of their families and others while bringing glory to God.  I believe that the Business Plan Competition provided a glimpse of that goal coming to life.”

Business Plan Competition Finalists. Back row (L to R): Ryan Ramey, Joseph Risinger, Jordan Wodetzki, Mike Reitz, Dana Johnston, Carmen Barnhill. Front row (L to R): Joy Itiola, Mike Depositar, Jalisa Thayer, Katie VanSloten.

Held annually in Warsaw and Winona Lake, the Lakes Festival celebrates lakes while educating attendees about caring for water resources.

The youngest festival goers can participate in the Water Waddle, a 1-mile fun run for toddlers to 14 year olds.

For adults and families there is a 5-kilometer run or walk. The Run for Others 5K is organized by Integrated Community Development International, a nonprofit organization working in the Central African Republic to provide clean water. All proceeds from the 5K will go toward their efforts.

Cycling enthusiasts can enjoy the Winona Lake Trails as part of KCV Cycling Club’s mountain bike time trial series. Once a month, starting with the Lakes Festival and continuing through September, the club gathers to improve their fitness and racing skills.

This is also the inaugural year of an outdoor 3-on-3 basketball tournament co-organized by the Kosciusko County YMCA.

Finally, it wouldn’t be a celebration of lakes if there wasn’t a swimming event. Center Lake Conservation Association organizes a 1-mile swim race in Center Lake called the Warsaw Aqua Mile. All proceeds will go to the Center Lake Conservation Association and their efforts to keep the lake clean.

In addition to enjoying the scenery of beautiful lakes, participants and their families can take advantage of the festivities associated with the Lakes Festival. These include a ski show, canoeing, lake education activities, food vendors, a business expo and much more.

For race times, registration and other details visit www.lakesfestival.org.

The Lakes Festival is organized by Kosciusko Lakes and Streams, a center for water research and education at Grace College, with sponsorship from Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Biomet, Zimmer, CenturyLink, Louis Dreyfus and Silveus Insurance Group.