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Robert D Fuller ('39) passed on October 4, 2007 at the Mt Healthy Christian Home in Cincinnati, OH. (1-1-08) |
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Kathryn and James Hunter ('44) celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 9, 2007. Jim is an assistant librarian at Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Missouri. (7-15-07) |
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Leigh Hargrave ('45) and his wife Mary celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on November 28, 2006. The Hargraves were married on Thanksgiving Day in 1946, then served together in church planting and church building ministries in Tennessee, Indiana, Illinois, California, Kentucky, Alabama, and Florida for over 55 years. Leigh and Mary currently live and work in Bristol, TN, and would love to hear from classmates and friends (120 W. Cedar, Bristol, TN 37620). (10-18-06) |
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Richard Fordyce ('71) began working at Central Christian College after 15 years with Saint Louis Christian College. Jan (Nevin, '76) Fordyce is still the Librarian at SLCC. (1-1-08) |
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In November of this year Rick Phillips ('79) became the new senior minister of Hartford Christian Church in Hartford, Kentucky. Sandra (Willis, '79) is the church secretary. (11-19-07) |
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Jacob Lane Nichols, the 5 month old grandson of Linda (Balding, '75) Nichols, died in the Pediatric ICU of Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH, just after midnight on November 15, 2006. Baby Lane had just undergone a third open heart surgery since his birth last May, to correct a heart defect. His parents are Linda's son, Jake Nichols and his wife, Jatina. (11-22-06) |
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Debbie Brusman ('76) graduated in January 2007 with her M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from Azusa Pacific University in California. She has lived and worked in Hong Kong since 1996. (4-10-07) |
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Dick Morris('79), Associate minister with Boones Creek Christian Church, Gray, Tennessee, and producer at The Morris Studio begins teaching Digital Audio Production for Film, Video & Broadcast at Milligan College Fall Semester 2007. (7-26-07) |
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Rebecca (Albaugh, '82) Hale has been called to serve as the Interim Regional Minister for the Northwest Region for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) beginning in December 2006. For the past 5 years Rebecca has served as Associate Regional Minister with the Christian Church in Tennessee [Disciples of Christ]. (11-1-06) |
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Terry Plowman ('83) was ordained into the ministry on November 5, 2006, in Douglasville, Georgia, and has become the minister of the Jackson Christian Church in Jackson, Georgia. (12-15-06) |
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Ken ('83) and Judy (Badgett, '84) Baker moved to Saginaw Michigan on February 15, 2007. Ken is the Senior Minister of the Saginaw Bay Church of Christ. (2-15-07) |
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Randy Matney ('84) is currently serving as Interim VP of Finance at Roanoke Bible College in Elizabeth City, NC. He has also completed 5 months at Atlanta Christian College assisting the Business Office.
Laura Matney ('86) has just moved to a new positon in Coordinated School Health for the Johnson City Schools. (12-20-06) |
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Tim ('87) and Marilyn ('98) Sipes moved from Bangor, MI to Cockeysville, MD in August 06, to help plant a new congregation. Their sons Gabe and Jared are still residing in Michigan. (4-9-07) |
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Tracy (Buschek, '88), Garth, and Carly Shaner are back in Marietta, GA. Tracy is trying to locate all the members of the JBC Class of '88 as we plan to celebrate our 20th reunion! Contact her at jbc_1988@yahoo.com! (6-28-07) |
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Mike Baker ('87) recently became the senior minister of Eastview Christian Church in Normal, Illinois, where he and Sara (Moore '85) have been serving since 1995. (6-22-07) |
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Debbie Darlene (Hooker, '88) May currently lives in Libby, Montana. She recently finished her Post Bac. Degree in Elementary Education from Western Governors University. (6-1-07) |
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Tony ('89) and Brenda Ketcham recently moved to Grand Junction, Colorado, where Tony started a new ministry as the Family Life Pastor at Northeast Christian Church. (3-9-07) |
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James David and A. Kirsten (De Fries, '86) Boatright of Nikiski, Alaska, would like to announce the birth of their son, Nathanael David, on the 26th of February (2007). He joins his helpful, happy siblings John, Daniel, Matthea and Michael. (2-26-07) |
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Jim and Karen (Wilhoit, '88) Bettison welcomed daughter Aisha Mishel (age 4) home March 30th from Guatemala, where she was recently adopted. Aisha joins siblings Katie (11), Joshua (9) and Gabriel (2). |
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Nolan David was born August 1 to Kelly and David Lee ('88). To this point, Nolan can speak three languages, play improvisational jazz piano and make a free throw -- all skills which have thus far eluded his father. (9-4-07) |
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Fred Kissell ('83) married Debbie Burch in Franklin, Tennessee on August 11, 2007. (8-2-07) |
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Terry Plowman (’83) married Melissa Lassetter in Douglasville, Georgia, on November 11, 2006. (12-15-06) |
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Jess O. Hale Jr. ('80) recently had an article titled "Cousins Near and Far: The Relationship of JBC to the Disciples of Christ and the Churches of Christ" published in the Tennesee Historical Quarterly. Jess is a senior legislative attorney for the Tennessee General Assembly. (8-17-07) |
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Rebecca (Albaugh, '82) Hale has been called to serve as the Interim Regional Minister for the Northwest Region for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) beginning in December 2006. For the past 5 years Rebecca has served as Associate Regional Minister with the Christian Church in Tennessee (DOC). (12-15-06) |
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Dr. Mark Hahlen ('82) has co-authored with Dr. Clay Ham Minor Prophets Volume 2: Nahum-Malachi in the College Press NIV Commentary series. Mark is in his 14th year serving Dallas Christian College as Professor of Old Testament and Theology. (10-27-06) |
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Steve ('87) and Beverly (Pleasant, '87) Cook recently celebrated Twenty years of ministry with the Jefferson Church of Christ in Rural Hall, NC on June 7, 2007. Steve has served as Associate Minister of Youth, Music & Christian Education and currently serves as Worship Minister. The Cooks have two daughters: Emilee (18), who is headed to JBC this fall, and Jenna (15). (6-11-07) |
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Lynette Horton (A.S., '87)received National Board Certification recently. This is the highest honor a teacher can receive. She is one of only 232 teachers in the state of Tennessee to receive this recognition. (8-27-07) |
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In November, David Lee ('88) celebrated 15 years of ministry with the Clear Creek Christian Church in Bloomington, Indiana. He recently transitioned from Student Ministry to Discipleship/Ministry Development. David serves alongside Glenn Hughes ('87) & Carolyn (Smith, '86) McGowen. (12-13-06) |
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Tracy (Buschek '88) Shaner is trying to locate all the members of the JBC Class of '88 as we plan to celebrate our 20th reunion! Contact her at jbc_1988@yahoo.com! (7-15-07) |
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Tom Rayford ('89) has completed his doctorate in Christian counseling and psychology and is working with Covenant Health Systems of Knoxville as an in-home Hospice chaplain. (3-15-07) |
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Joseph La Rue (’91) has joined the GH&R Law Firm's Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department of Cincinnati, Ohio. He earned his J.D. in 2006 from the University of Notre Dame Law School. There he served as an article editor on the Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethics & Public Policy, and was also a member of the Christian Legal Society and the Federalist Society. He previously served as a minister in Indiana and Illinois. (12-15-06) |
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Scott (‘95) and Jonna (Ray, ‘95) DeWitt have just completed their first year in full time missions work with Casas por Cristo in Juarez, Mexico, after 12 years in youth ministry in Illinois. (7-15-07) |
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Greg Robbins ('95) is the new preaching minister at the Heath Church of Christ (Heath, Ohio). Joining him in this new ministry is his wife, Traci (Canfield, '96) and their two daughters Holly and Shelby. (8-27-07) |
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Derrick Lewis ('96) has completed a 10 year ministry with River of Life Christian Church in LaGrange, GA and has accepted the position of general manager and lecturer at the Explorations in Antiquity Center in LaGrange, GA. The Explorations in Antiquity Center is a teaching museum focused on teaching the Bible in its cultural context through lectures, Biblical meals, archaeological replicas and research. (1-15-08) |
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Stephen ('96) and Becki (Bullock-Butler,'96) Lowe have been called to direct Camp Christian in Burns, Tennessee. Stephen was the minister at River Hill Church of Christ for the past 3 1/2 years in Monongahela, Pennsylvania. (2-4-07) |
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John Palmer ('00) and Tina (Bayne, '98) Gregg will be moving to Louisville, KY to serve with the International Services staff at Team Expansion. John currently works as a photojournalist in Staunton, VA and Tina worked as a counselor until leaving her position in order to raise full-time missionary support. (6-11-07) |
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Shane Rayford ('98) recently accepted a Steering Level Management position with IKEA. He leaves a six year career with Starbucks Coffee Company, where he served as a District Manager in the Cincinnati area. He and his wife, Dawn (Molesky, 98,99) reside in Mason, Ohio. (9-4-07) |
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Joseph and Susan (Thornton, '93) Reed are the proud parents of Zoe Annette, born May 2, 2006. (10-27-06) |
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Cora Lynn was born May 4, 2007, in Ogden Utah. James ('92) and Stacy Sayers are the proud parents. (7-2-07) |
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Mark and Peggy (Jordan, ’92) Tucker announce the birth of their first child, daughter Ella Nicole. Ella was born on November 7, 2005 in Toledo, Ohio. (12-15-06) |
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Mikhael and Dena (Blanton, '93) Loo anounce the birth of Jordan Rose on September 1, 2007. She joins sisters Mikayla and Zion and brother Dakota. (2-4-07) |
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Lee ('95) and Danielle (Hedges, '98) Graff announce the birth of Karee Dianna Graff at 10:30 AM on Friday, December 1, 2006. (12-11-06) |
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Heidi and John Christian Walker (’95) are proud to announce the births of their son John Luke on January 2, 2004, and daughter Samantha Grace on June 3, 2005. (12-15-06) |
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Andrew and Laura (McKillip, ’95) Wood welcomed daughter, Emma Gabrielle, on February 4, 2006. She joins Hannah, 4 ½, and Alex, 3 ½. (12-15-06) |
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Willa Marie was born on July 14th, 2006 to Lucas ('98) and Eva (Rohlfing,'96) Allen. She joins big brothers Wolfe and Judah. (11-28-06) |
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Aaron ('96) and Joy (Broyles, '97) Banister welcomed Maggie Elisabeth on July 13, 2007. Big brother is Aiden. (8-29-07) |
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Dale ('96) and Shelley (Mathis '96) Buettner announce the birth of Annie Grace on June 16, 2006. She joins sister, Carly (3 years old). Dale Buettner is church planter of New Life Presbyterian Church in York, PA. (7-17-06) |
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Kambri Victoria Anne was born December 18, 2006 to Stephen ('96) and Becki (Bullock-Butler, '96) Lowe. She joins big brothers Tristan, age 8 and Kelton, age 6. (2-4-07) |
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Justin M. ('96) and Rhonda Miller welcomed Bradley Dakota (Koty) on Thursday, November 9th, 2006 at 2:41pm. Koty weighed in at 8 lbs 6 oz. He has one big brother, Mak. (11-28-06) |
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Zoe Elizabeth Marx was born to Dr. Tracy W. ('96) and Angela (Griffith '97) Marx on November 1, 2006. She was welcomed home by brothers Reagan (6 yrs.) and Patrick (3 yrs.). Tracy and Angela currently reside in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area where Tracy is the Senior Minister at Calvary Christian Church in Burke, Virginia. (12-13-06) |
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Willa Marie was born on July 14th, 2006 to Lucas ('98) and Eva
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Danny ('97) and Jen (Schaap, '00) Curry welcomed Caleb Daniel Curry on July 29, 2006. Big sister is Katie Grace. (11-7-06) |
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Stephanie (Blackburn, '97) and Greg ('00) Karnes announce the birth of Logan Duke Karnes on Monday, November 15, 2006. Logan joins 16 month old twins, Sadie and Landon. (11-24-06) |
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Jacob Andrew was born on July 5 to James and Jennifer (Scrivner, '98) Hatmaker. (7-28-06) |
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Dustin ('00) and Anyssa (Karnes, '99) Blackburn welcomed Adelyn Joy to their family on January 12, 2007. (2-15-07) |
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Abigail Jane was born to Jared ('99) and Brandi (Percifield, '01) Wilgus on December 30, 2006. Grandparents are Greg ('99) and Hannah Wilgus and Mike ('73) and Connie (Johnson, '74) Percifield. Jared is serving in the Air Force, stationed in Oklahoma. (1-1-07) |
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On July 4, 2007, Jessica Coy ('99) married SFC Kevin Johnson (U.S. Army) in Bristow, Virginia. They are stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, but will soon be on the move again. They ask for your prayers during these times of transition and separation. (9-12-07) |
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Paul Trumpore ('93) received the Fire Chaplains Founder's Award on Wednesday, October 25, 2006. This award is given for exemplary service given to the Emergency Services of Tennessee and the Chaplin Service Nationwide. (10-26-06) |
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Matt Thompson ('04) and his wife Angel just celebrated their 1st anniversary of their church plant New Hope Community Church in Wooster, Ohio and are getting ready to move into their new facilities by Easter '08. We are moving into a 15000 sq. ft building that was given to them by another church in town that believes in their mission and vission. An amazing God miracle. (10-27-07) |
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Mark (’94) and Peggy (Jordan, ‘96) Tucker celebrated 11 years of marriage on May 20, 2006. Mark is happy to be in his fifth year of youth ministry with Garden Park Christian Church, Toledo, Ohio. Peggy is a clinician with Harbor Behavioral Healthcare. (12-15-06) |
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Dawn Carney ('95) recently took a position as an employment consultant for Hope Haven Development Center in Burlington Iowa. Hope Haven is an organization that assists persons with disabilities to live a life of opportunity and well being. (10-18-06) |
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Stephen Lowe ('96) has published his first novel, entitled "Rasputin." It can currently be found at coldtreepress.com or through any online book retailer. (10-2-07) |
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Tommy Lanham ('97) recently published his book "GOALS: Godly Objectives Assuring Lasting Significance." More information is available at www.TommyLanham.com. (3-15-07) |
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Renee Powell ('98) graduated from the University of Tennessee in May, 2006 with a MA Degree in Elementary Education. She is now certified to teach K-8. (8-1-06) |
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Nate Alexander ('01) recently began a new ministry as the children's minister of Lake Ridge Christian Church in Paris, Illinois. (2-15-07) |
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After completing a five-year youth ministr at University Church of Christ in Greenville, North Carolina, Matt Smith ('02) has accepted the call to serve as the youth minister at Oak Grove Christian Church in Beckley, West Virginia. He and his wife, Heather (Braziel, '02) Smith moved to Beckley in May of 2007. Heather is the Administrative Assistant for RCCAA Head Start in Beckley. (1-24-08) |
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Jared Holland ('05) recently concluded his work with Citadel Broadcasting, Knoxville and WIVK Radio to accept a new position at Clear Channel Charlottesville as Music Director and Afternoon Drive personality at WCYK 99.7 FM. (11-6-06) |
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Eddie ('05) and Tracy (Blackburn, '07) Mullins recently began serving with Crosspointe Church in Cary, North Carolina. (3-28-07) |
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Ben Diehl ('06) has been hired as the youth minister of Horizon Christian Church in Valrico, Florida. (7-23-07) |
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Christina Patterson ('06) recently completed a year-long ESL teaching position in Japan and has moved to Johnson City, Tennessee. She has entered Emmanuel School of Religion to begin work on an M.Div. (8-1-07) |
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Steve Van Horn ('06) was recently hired as the Assistant Children’s Ministry Pastor at Fellowship Evangelical Free Church in Knoxville, Tennessee. (4-10-07) |
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On October 8th, 2006, Jim Rot ('07) was ordained as Associate Pastor/Director of Children's Ministries of His Way Christian Fellowship in Fitchburg Wisconsin. His Way is a discipleship based church plant in a suburb of Madison Wisconsin. (1-3-07) |
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Bart ('07) and Dominique (Weeks, '05) Wilt Moved to Patrick Springs, VA to be the Youth Minister at Stella Christian Church. (7-20-07) |
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Zechariah Caleb was born on Monday, October 1, 2007 to Caleb (’00) and Dawn (Morris, ’00, MA ’01) Christman. He joins his older sister, Julia. Caleb is student minister at Troy Christian Church and Dawn teaches in the local school system. (10-2-07) |
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Elijah Meade Griesser was born August 26, 2006. Elijah is welcomed by big brother Ethan and parents Kevin ('00) and Sara (Starr, '00) Griesse. Alumni Grandparents are Rick ('77) and Debbie (Evans, '78) Starr.(8-29-07) |
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Adam ('01) and Sara (McKee, '00) Colter are proud to announce the birth of Kamden McKee Colter born December 21, 2006. He joins big brother Kal Justus. (2-15-07) |
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Lee ('00) and Carol (Andrews, '02) Daft announce the birth of Allie Paige Daft on Tuesday, November 14, 2006. (11-27-06) |
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Reece Thomas LeFevre was born October 15, 2007 to Toni (Hickerson, '01) and Greg LeFevre. He was 7 lbs 3 oz, 19 3/4" long and joins big brother Isaac (2) and big sister Joscie (1). (11-2-07) |
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Chloe Elizabeth was born November 30, 2006 to Craig ('01) and Kara (Nyman, '00) Honbarger. She joins big sisters Abigail and Lydia. (1-6-07) |
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Greg ('00) and Stephanie (Blackburn, '97) Karnes announce the birth of Logan Duke Karnes on Monday, November 15, 2006. Logan joins 16 month old twins, Sadie and Landon. (11-24-06) |
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Abigail Jane was born to Jared ('99) and Brandi (Percifield, '01) Wilgus on December 30, 2006. Grandparents are Greg ('99) and Hannah Wilgus and Mike ('73) and Connie (Johnson, '74) Percifield. Jared is serving in the Air Force, stationed in Oklahoma.(12-30-06) |
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Jason ('02) and Deanna (Morgan, '03) Allen welcomed their new baby, Esther, into the world on Jaunary 28, 2006. She weighed in at a healthy 8 lbs., 6.5 oz. Mom and Dad are doing well. (2-4-07) |
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Cory ('02) and Cassidy (Easton, '02) Fountain had twin baby girls, Emma Lea and Chloe Laverne, on December 15th! (12-15-06) |
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Charles and Sherry (Nussbaum, '02) King welcomed twin girls, Charley Faith and Riley Joy, on December 30, 2006. They join big sister, Kaitlyn Lorriane. (3-12-07) |
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Tim ('02) and Jodi (Peters, '02) Seevers are the proud new parents of Maggie Ann, born Tuesday, October 23, 2007. Donald F. Seevers ('53) is Maggie's great grandfather. (10-24-07) |
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Eli ('03) and Liz (Quillman, '02) McAllister welcomed Duncan James to their family on October 2, 2007. He joined 2 1/2 year old big sister Kenna. Alumni grandparents are Elwood ('80) and Tina (Farley, '80) McAllister. (1-11-08) |
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Micah Alexander Cole was born on October 25th, 2007 weighing 7 lbs. and 7 oz. Proud parents are Jason ('04) and Stephanie (Thurston, '04) Cole. Micah joins big sister Hannah Faith.(11-8-07) |
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Keith ('04) and Kelly ('05) Hampson are proud to announce that Hannah Jayne, born April 4, 2000, was adopted into the family on November 21, 2006. Her brother, Keith Owen, 19, will be a 2007 freshman at JBC. Sister Rachel, 15, also hopes to continue the family legacy. (7-23-07) |
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Kenson Josiah Moss was born October 26th,2006. Proud parents are Kenny and Kandis (Berg, '04) Moss. Kenson was welcomed home by big brother Bralin Alexander Moss. (4-11-07) |
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Evan Michael was born to John ('04) and Bekah (Wingfield, '04) Richardson on January 19, 2007. (5-30-07) |
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Caleb ('05) and Memorey (Beckham, '04) Penwell welcomed their first child, Noel Hannah, on January 23, 2007. (2-15-07) |
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Scott ('04) and Sarah (Paukovitz, '05 and '07) Struck had their first child on June 1, 2007. His name is Samuel John Struck. They live in Knoxville, Tennessee. Uncles Thomas Paukovitz ('06) and current student David Paukovitz ('11) are very excited! (7-27-07) |
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Brayden Collin Andrews was born March 6, 2007, in Elizabethton, TN, to proud parents Seth ('05) and Ashley (Grindstaff, '05) Andrews. (6-28-07) |
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Molly Ann Ferguson was born on August 8, 2007 to Eric (05) and Kate (May, '05) Ferguson. They just moved to Milwaukee, WI to start a new ministry with The Ridge Community Church. (11-8-07) |
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Jackson Gabriel was born to Jack ('06) and Andrea ('06) Dyer on November 27, 2006. (4-10-07) |
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Javen Andrew Crandall was born on October 31, 2006 in Knoxville, TN, to Jonathan ('06) and Laura Crandall (Warren, '06). Uncle Mark Warren also attends JBC currently. (4-9-07) |
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Noah John VanHorn was born on December 8th, 2006. He is the first child born to Steve (’06) and Cali (Baird, ’06) VanHorn. (4-10-07) |
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David Wilt was born January 12, 2007 to Bart ('07) and Dominique (Weeks, '05) Wilt our first and long awaited! (1-12-07) |
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Josh ('08) & Kaycie (Billings, '06) Smith welcomed Julia Lissette Kittredge to their family on December 20, 2006. (2-15-07) |
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Andy Clark (’00) and Lisa McKee (’06) were married on September 9, 2006, at Smoky Mountain Christian Camp. Andy is serving as the youth minister at First Christian Church in Morristown, Tennessee. (12-15-06) |
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Wes Jones ('02) and Melanie Pratt ('04) were married on June 29, 2007 in Whitestown, IN, and are currently living in Lebanon, IN. (8-21-07) |
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Tiffany Mayden ('04) and Tony Carmody ('06) were married on Sept. 30, 2006. We are now living in Mount Airy, NC. (4-10-07) |
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Danielle Griner ('05) married Scott Andrew Curtice on January 20, 2007. They are living in Bryan, Texas. (2-5-07) |
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On June 23, 2007, Naomi Lucas (’05) married Ryan Asher. They make their home in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, where Naomi works as the kitchen supervisor at Cokesbury United Methodist Church. (7-15-07) |
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Jennie Eunson ('06) married Ben Diehl ('06) on July 7th 2007. They will make their home in Brandon, Florida. (7-23-07) |
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Kim Berry ('07) was married to Jacob Dunn on June 30, 2007 at Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY. The Dunn's reside in Owensboro, KY. (6-30-07) |
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Troy Borst ('00) recently earned his M.Div. degree from Asbury Theological Seminary and began a new ministry with New Beginnings Christian Church in Tampa, Florida. (2-15-07) |
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Micah Bumby (’07) was one of 14 students from Christian colleges throughout the United States and Canada who were recipients of the 2007 Standard Publishing Award for Outstanding Promise in Christian Education. Criteria included academic excellence and proved aptitude in Christian education, Christian character, and passion for education in the church. (7-15-07) |
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