Bridging Generations

The iconic red footbridge on North

Campus symbolizes the journey

from our past to our future as we

meet the challenges of bringing the

never-changing Word of Truth to an

ever-changing culture, honoring our

heritage as we teach and reach today’s

students and those they will influence.

2019 Spring Vol. 71, no. 1

Messenger

THE oFFiCE oF THE prESiDEnT

For the Next GenerationBY PRESIDENT JOHN MAURICE

MiD-ATlAnTiC CHriSTiAn UniVErSiTY is filled with excitement! Students are excited about Christ, eager to learn and grow, build-ing friendships, supporting Mustang athletics, worshipping God during chapel services, and volunteering in our community as the hands and feet of Jesus. There is a spiritual buzz on campus this year – culminating in five baptisms this semester alone!

The majority of our students today come from what is referred to as Generation Z. They are very different from students who enrolled here in 1948, some of whom are remembered as “The Greatest Generation.” In fact, they are very different from the students that enrolled in the mid-seventies when I was a student. Our Generation Z students have been nurtured by omnipresent, optimistic, and focused parents. They have never known a world without computers, cellphones, or tablets. Students feel enormous academic pressure and are driven to succeed like no previous generation. They have always had access to instantaneous information at the touch of a button. They are more diverse than any other generation. In fact, George

Beall’s article 8 Differences Between Gen Z and Millennials notes that “kids today have more in common with their global peers than they do with adults in their own country.” (https://www.huffingtonpost.com/george-beall/8-key-differences-between_b_12814200.html)

Whether we were from the Greatest Generation, Baby Boomers, Gen-X, Millennials, or Gen-Z, Psalm 145 is relevant to our lives. David writes, “One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts” (Ps. 145:4). The greatness and majesty of our God must be passed from one generation to another. The gospel is for all people in every generation and in every location. The Great Commission is a command for Christians to “make disciples” of all nations (Matt. 28:19).

In Winning the Next Generation for Christ (Dec. 26, 2017), author Becky Fischer cites a Barna Study and concludes that “only 10% of Americans possess a biblical worldview.” She says that the Millennial Generation is “the most biblically illiterate generation in American History.”

The mission of Mid-Atlantic is “to impact the world for Christ by transforming ordinary people into extraordinary Christian leaders.” Students preparing for ministry in the church or the marketplace are “set for the defense of the gospel” so that they can impact a new generation for Christ (Philippians 1:17).

Through your partnership with Mid-Atlantic, a new generation of leaders is being educated. Students are being challenged to transform their minds, obey the Scriptures, live out the gospel, and share the good news. It happens in the classrooms, the dormitories, discipleship groups, the cafeteria, and Muddy Waters Coffeehouse. This generation of students is being prepared to tell their generation . . . and the next generation of the mighty acts of God (Psalm 145:4).

Faithful until He comes,John W. Maurice

opEning oF SCHool

Welcome, Class of 2022!

NEW STUDENTS AT ORIENTATION, AUG. 17. Front row (ground): Grace Rogers, Imani Simmons, Asiana Pledger, Kalyssa Woody, Cassandra Brown, Diazia Harris, Victoria Cooper, Faith Sershen, Kylie Jones, Emily Winslow, Linda Stanberry, Madison Atkinson, Lindsey Martin, Bailey

McCarthy. Second row (seated): Harry Bloodsworth, Greg Bloodsworth, Noah Jarman, Seth Ambrose, Jonathan Bradley, Katerion Curry, Aronte Dickerson, Cody Wallingford, Noah Bryant, Nicholas Krayniewski. Third row: Adrian Postell, Jahkim Atkins, Charquise Smith-stultz, Emily Rios,

John Baker, Spencer Davis, Jayla Mullen, Cinnamon Stanfield, Levert Sonnier, Estavian Fortunate, Kendra Campbell, Khalil Bolden, Aaron Scott, Jason Tribbit, Chereiff Hunter, Courtney Ranger, Tori Bland, Kayla Turner, Hunter Mitchell, Tristan Gregory, Issaih McLean. Back row: Perry Garza,

Jesse Hood, Gene Ashton, Ty’shon Harris, Jacolby Williamson, Baleigh Lambert, Rebekah Langley, Makayla Deavers, Antonia Dorsey, Garfield Brown, Talik Totten, Clifford Shaw, Karaye Twine, Julius Williams, Tyler Furlong, Cyrus Horne, Daniel Dance, Joshua Vickers, John Hilts, Jr.

Record EnrollmentFall SemesterTotal: 212Men: 119Women: 93FTE: 191.5States: 20

Countries: Honduras, India, Cayman Islands

rESiDEnT ASSiSTAnTS For 2018-2019. rAs work with students on their assigned halls of the dorms, providing peer guidance in dorm life, spiritual growth, campus culture, and academic success. Front: Mallary Brogden, Destiny Robinson. Middle: Bookie Alexander, Marcus Simmons, Sarah Smith, Bre White, Zac Davis. Back: Chris Stowe, Ryan Kelley, Amon McElrath.

At MACU I have found people who believe in me and see worth and potential where I saw shame and depression. Here I have experienced God in a beautifully unique and deeply personal way at my own pace. I am currently a youth minister and a full-time student seeking a degree in Cross-Cultural Ministry. I want to travel to the edge of the world spreading the Gospel and also to start two non-profit businesses, one for adults with special needs and one for the millions of kids stuck in a broken foster system. I cannot stress my gratitude enough for the love and encouragement to dream big.

— DUSTIN MULLINS, SOPHOMORE

DEAN’S LIST – FALL 2018The Dean’s List is comprised of full-time students (12 or more credit hours) whose semester GPA is 3.500 or above.

Students achieving a 4.000 are indicated with an asterisk (*).

ALEXANDER, Talethia JaeANDERSON, Alyssa ShayBECKER, SarahBIRD, Tara DawnCARTER, Sandra HorneCOBURN, Ian M.COOPER, Jackson LaineCORBETT, Joy*

DAVIS, Spencer AlexanderDEFEDERICO, Darrien C.*DRYSDALE, Lauren ElizabethFRYE, LydiaGARZA, Michael PerryGILKES, Micaiah H.HACKETT, Allison E.*HOOD, Jesse Quinn

HOWLETT, GabrielleJARMAN, Noah R.JOSEPHSON, Ashlyn NealKELLEY, RyanLANGLEY, Rebekah Grace*MACLIN, Leah NicoleMARTIN, LindseyPARKER, Britni Bethany Marie

SMITH, Sarah MackenzieSTANLEY, Alexander L.TURNER, KaylaVICKERS, Joshua Scott WayneWARREN, BrianWHITE, Brealle Kay-AnnWILLISON, Serenah MarieWINSLOW, Emily Paige

12 additional students achieved Dean’s List but requested non-disclosure

If you would like to receive President Maurice’s bimonthly email letter, send your name, request, and preferred email to president@macuniversity.edu.

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FAll All-AMEriCAnS: Jonathan Langley, soccer; Ryan Kelley, golf; Allie Hackett, soccer; Leah Maclin, Brealle White, and Gabrielle Howlett, volleyball

ACADEMiCS MUSTAng ATHlETiCS

Professors at Academic Conferences

Lee M. Fields, Ph.D.

Robert W. Smith, Ph.D.

in noVEMBEr Dr. Lee M. Fields and Dr. Robert W. Smith made presentations at three different academic conferences being held in Denver, CO. At The Evangelical Theological Society’s Annual Meeting, Dr. Fields, pro-fessor of Bible, presented two papers, “Fourth-Semester Hebrew: A Communicative Approach” and “Progress and Regress: Jewish-Christian Dialogue in Antiquity.”

Dr. Smith, professor of history and Bible, attended the Near East Archaeological Society Annual Meeting and presented a paper titled “Muslim and Christian Veneration at the Pilgrimage Complex of Abila in Late Antiquity.” He also presented a paper at the American Schools of Oriental Research Annual Meeting, “Sense and Sensibility in the Quwayiba Pilgrimage Complex.”

Skultety Named to International Board

Patrik Skultety, Ph.D.

Dr. pATriK SKUlTETY,

assistant professor of management and the LMS administator at MACU, was invited to serve as a member of the advisory board and scientific committee for the International Scientific

Correspondence Conference. The conference, being held at the University of Presov in the Republic of Slovakia, develops the topics of “Economics and Economic Practice - Analysis and Trends” and “Sustainable Development and the Environment.” MACU is proud of Dr. Skultety as he represents the university and a Christian worldview in the important areas of economics and the environment.

New Programs Start Fall 2019MACU HAS AlWAYS trained preachers and at various times has offered a concentration, a major, and/or a minor in preaching. We are pleased to announce the return of a formal program. Starting fall 2019, students may enroll in a preaching minor program or in a preaching concentration within the ministry major.

Two other new programs are a biopsychology major and a Human Resource Management concentration within the current Business Administration major.

The current four- or five-year program B.S. Biblical Studies (from MACU) with Associate Degree in Nursing (from COA) is being replaced by an associate degree, A.A. General Studies (Nursing Preparation Track). This is a two-year program taught solely on campus (65 credit hours) that will cover all the prerequisite courses necessary for someone to complete an associate degree RN program at the local community college (and nearly all other such programs at any school). Someone would only have to take the courses specifically in nursing to complete an RN or could continue longer to complete a BSN.

Assistant to the RegistrarWEnDY K. FlorES is the new Administrative Assistant to the Registrar. She is retired and has moved from the west coast to be near

her children and grandchildren who live in the area. She worked 33 years as an admin-istrative assistant with Kaiser Permanente and is an active member at New Community Church in Elizabeth City. Welcome, Wendy.

Adams Joins Faculty

Bobby Adams

A longTiME rESiDEnT of Elizabeth City, Bobby Adams has joined the faculty of MACU after retiring from teaching at College of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City since 1982. At COA Mr. Adams has

served as the department chair of natural sciences and held a faculty position as associate professor of chemistry and physics. He completed a master’s degree in chemistry with a concentration in physical organic chemistry at West Virginia University. He holds a B.S. in chemistry from Longwood University in Farmville, VA, and has completed additional graduate hours in physics from Montana State University. The hiring of Mr. Adams enhances our faculty committed to the university’s new biology major and science education major.

Mr. Adams and his wife, Carol, are active members with Towne South Church of Christ in Elizabeth City. Serving in the church in various roles since its founding, he currently oversees the church’s benevolence ministry. The university is excited to welcome Bobby Adams to the faculty.

Halstead New Volleyball Coach

STEVE HAlSTEAD WAS named Mid-Atlantic’s new women’s volleyball coach for the 2018 season. He coached at Elizabeth City State University for the 2016 and 2017 fall seasons and has spent 25 years in club volleyball in the Hampton Roads area. Coach Halsted holds a bachelor's degree in communications from Cal State Polytechnic University - Pamona and resides in Norfolk, VA.

Two Professors Teaching in BrazilDUring Spring BrEAK

Dr. Claudio Divino, a native of Brazil, and Dr. Kevin Larsen taught courses in a new master’s degree program that the Wesleyan-Methodist Church in Brazil is offering for their church leaders. Students at the school Centro de Formacao Teologica are learning “Interpreting the Gospels: Mark”

from Dr. Larsen (class pictured above) and “Contemporary Trends in Missions” from Dr. Divino.” MACU professors will teach numerous courses in the program.

Dr. Claudio Divino

Baseball Added to Sports Program, Goetz Named Coach

Jason Goetz

JASon goETZ iS

MACU’s first head coach for baseball. Coach Goetz has served as an assistant coach for eight years at the high school level, the last five at Perquimans High

School in Hertford, NC. There he helped guide the Pirates to multiple state tournament appearances and an overall record of 103-28. In addition, he estab-lished and coached the Hertford Pirates Junior Legion baseball program. Goetz played college ball as a pitcher for College

of the Albemarle and completed a degree in Business Management with a concentra-tion in Sports Management at Southern New Hampshire University.

Coach Goetz said, “I am extremely thankful for the opportunity to lead the Mustang baseball program. This region has a strong group of area high school baseball programs, and those kids deserve an opportunity to play at the next level close to home. I look forward to being a part of the MACU family and representing the university in the best way possible.”

For more information or to find out how you can join the Mustangs, check out www.gomacumustangs.com.

Nine Receive National Academic All-American Honors

MACU’S ConFErEnCE, USCAA, named seven athletes to their National Academic All-American Team. The athletes must have 24 or more credits with a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or above. Congratulations to the six pictured above and to basketball players Alex Stanley, also named to the National Academic All-American team, and to two receiving honorable mention, Talethia “Bookie” Alexander and Amanda Lemons

BOOKIE ALEXANDERIn other honors, Bookie, team captain, was

also recognized on her senior night. Talethia, better known to fans of the Lady Mustangs

as “Bookie,” is from Kannapolis, NC. This season she averaged 11.2 points per game, 3.8 rebounds per game, and 80% from the free throw line. She completed her career with the Lady Mustangs as the program’s all-time leading scorer, having scored 942 points and connecting on 276 three-pointers over the course of her career. She never missed a game at MACU, appearing in 98 and logging over 2500 minutes on the court. She was a member of the first Lady Mustangs team to win a tournament, the 2016 Davis College Tip-off Tournament, and a part of the first

team to reach double digits wins in a season.It is not just her accomplishments on the

court that are special, however. Bookie has served as an RA and has pursued academic excellence. In addition, she has led the team to make an impact in the community the past three years with their “Tis the Season” community project. It has raised over $2,000 to provide Christmas meals for 9 families and Christmas gifts for 40 children. Congratulations, Bookie!

Alex Stanley, basketball

Amanda Lemons, basketball

Bookie Alexander, basketball

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New Ministries, ServiceHomer Styons ’56 is preaching for Belvidere-

Ryland Church of Christ in Tyner, NC.Gregg Wilgus ex’78 is preaching for Lake

Marion Christian Church in Manning, SC.Eddie Bowen ex’82 is Senior Minister for First

Christian Church, Tyrone, GA. He and other family members are also singing together again as the Bowen Brothers Revival.

Ruth Jones Headen ’88 is serving Ada Bible Church (East Paris Campus) in Grand Rapids, MI, as women’s ministry director.

Keith Hamm ex’90 Is preaching for Albemarle Church of Christ in Columbia, NC.

Chris Shoaff ’96 is preaching for Bethlehem Church of Christ in Hertford, NC.

Chris Thornton ’96 is preaching for Maple View Church of Christ in Bluefield, WV.

Mike McNamara ’98 is preaching for Draper Christian Church in Eden, NC.

Bree Hugus Pruitt ’07 is NextGen Director (ages birth-sixth grade) for Northside Christian Church in Wadsworth, OH.

Eric Pruitt ’07 is Discipleship Pastor for Small Groups and a member of the preaching rotation for Northside Christian Church in Wadsworth, OH.

Ronnie Lawrence ’15 has been called to serve as Jarvisburg (NC) Church of Christ’s Senior Minister.

Kelly Anders ’18 is a habilitation technician serving people with intellectual and develop-mental disabilities to help them work into a regular lifestyle as much as they are able.

Kristyn Carter ’18 is serving as the Bible teacher for Rockingham County High School, Reidsville, NC.

Chris Cephus ’18 is the Homeless Shelter Director with H.E.R. Shelter in Portsmouth, VA.

Corey Goss ex’19 is serving Fairview Christian Church in Williamston, NC, as Senior Pastor.

Emily Greene Smith ’18 is a kindergarten assis-tant at Bethel Manor Elementary in Yorktown, VA, and has begun her master’s degree.

Lind Jordan ’18 is serving a counseling internship with Mt. Calvary Word of Faith Church, Raleigh, NC.

Thomas Kilian III ’18 is the Evangelist for Museville Christian Church in Chatham, VA.

Jackson Osebreh ex’18 is a registered nurse at Duke University Health System.

BirthsNishant ’11 and Sonalie Walter: Eliana, June 1Garrett and Taylor Pierce Harrison ’17: Riley

Wade, Aug 1Jeremy and Katie Webb Brown ’14: Gavin

Benjiman, Sep. 2

Matthew ’16 and Emily Whitten ’15 Hughes: Benjamin Thomas, Sep. 12

Kevin ex’14 and Jenna Ross ex’14 Tucker: Jade Elizabeth, Oct. 6

Robert and Lisa Andrews Denton ex’02: Mia Joy, Oct. 12

Greg and Krystal Strawderman Fry ’09: Adelyn Reece, Nov. 17

John ex’12 and Nicole Smoot: Emory Kathryn, Dec. 9

Travis ’05 and Annie Wlliams: Dawson Alex Kinzer, Jan. 15

Luke ’12 and Tiffanie Brickhouse ’11 Swain: Ava Hope, Jan. 26

WeddingsJerry Owens ’93 and Maria Ann Martin, May 19Junior Mike Reaves and Junior Jessica

Mundinger, July 28Jared Crist and Paige Morse ’17, Sep. 1Aaron Stokes ’14 and Amy Breeden, Sep. 9Matthew Cooper ’18 and Courtney Galioto,

Oct. 20Estial Vernon and Racheal Leach ’09, Nov. 19Jonathan Boyd ’07 and Angela Dunning, Dec. 1Chris Santoro ’18 and Abby Crouse ’18, Feb. 23Nick Bogart and Alexandra Cohoon-Kight ’12,

Mar. 2

Other NewsTwo graduates and longtime preachers and

teachers of the Word retired in December. A retirement celebration for Dale Minton ’74 was held Dec. 8 at Community Christian Church in Williamston, NC. Dale and his wife, Faye ’74, served congregations in North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Dr. Gene Andrews ’77 was honored Dec. 30 at First Church of Christ, Washington, NC, for his 40 years of full-time ministry in preaching ministry, teaching at Mid-Atlantic Christian University, church planting, and mission points overseas. Gene and his wife, Alice (who is concluding 30 years serving in MACU’s library), have served congregations in Kentucky, Virginia, and North Carolina.

AlUMni nEWS

is expressed to families and friends of:

Adela Bajko, July 5Evonne D. Morris ’05, July 12

Russell A. Smith ’51, August 22Paul D. Ange ‘69, October 1

Kenneth A. McCrickard ‘83, November 5Betty Jean Edwards Hardison ’68, November 14

John R. Hamilton ex’69, February 13Charles “Chuck” Pritchard, February 21

(husband of Linda Starkey Pritchard ’85)Maureen Gervais, March 3 (former receptionist)

TriBUTE giFTS GENERAL FUND

Lewis & Estelle Allen (Memory) by Hilda Jones

Creighton & Deborah Beatty (Honor) by Steve & Jean Dailey

Wanda J. Beville, Angela C. Page, Sandra W. Stephenson (Honor) Sterling P. Clary, Beth Smith Griffith (Memory) by Rebecca C. Jones

Gail Blanton (Honor) by R.E. & Bonnie Everette

General Roger & Mrs. Litha Brady (Honor) by Bridge Church

Kenneth L. Carraway (Memory) by Barbara Carraway

Dennis & Debbie Crehan (Honor) by Dorlas Riley

Brad & Essie Duncan (Memory) by Mary Ann Foster

Patricia Elmes (Memory) by Jim & Janice Stanley

Ken & Shelley Greene (Honor) by Steven R. Allen

John Hamilton (Memory) by Gladys Hopkins, Harrell & Betsy Phelps, Old Ford Church of Christ, Jeff & Jo Starkey

Kathy A. Hayes (Memory) by Steve & Kathy Lobacz

Corrine Herndon (Memory) by John & Sherry Maurice

James Joyner, Sr. (Memory) by Catherine Joyner

Matthew Knight (Memory) by Stephen & Kathy Lobacz

Weston Marsh (Memory) by Joan Sawyer

John Maurice, Sr., Joyce Maurice, Matthew Maurice (Memory) by John & Sherry Maurice

Ken McCrickard (Memory) by Kim Van Essendelft

Sarah Norman (Memory) by Joshua McDaniels

Oak Grove Church of Christ (Honor) by Philip Mobley

Gene & Nancy Richardson (Memory) by Karen Richardson

Joan Sawyer (Honor) by R. S. Spencer, Jr.

Terry & Carolyn Schultz (Memory) by Larry & Rhonda Owen

Elbert Bryan Smith (Memory) by Carl & Geraldine Smith

Joseph & Dura Smith (Memory) by Steven Smith

Carrol & Yvonne Teske (Memory) by Yolanda Teske

Allison C. Walker (Memory) by David & Rebecca Jones

James & Teresa Warren (Honor) by Kenneth & Meredith Kimmerle

Allyson West (Memory) by Ray & Becky West

Chester & Irene West (Memory) by Ron Jackson

Daniel & Amy West (Honor) by Shirley Hasty

Ronnie Woolard (Honor) by Thomas Woodward

FOUNDATIONSeth & Chelsea Abernathy, Danny

& Stacey Elmes, Andrew & Macie Katkaveck, James Stanley, Jim & Jan Stanley (Honor) by Patricia Turner

Don Baker, Michael Thornton (Memory) by Dale & Donna Kendrick

Odis & Ruby Bennett, John West (Memory) by Robert & Jean Higginbotham

Al Blanton (Memory) by Time Investment Corporation

Beth BonDurant (Honor) by Robert Allen

MacArthur Britt, Jr. (Honor) by MacAuthur Britt, Sr.

Al & Ann Clark (Memory) by Gail Fenner; Richard & Joanne Clark, Reggie & Nancy Webb

David Cuthbertson (Honor) by Horsepasture Christian Church

Frankie DeWald (Memory) by Edna Dewald

ECC Alumni Scholarship (Honor) by Floyd & Gail Lane

Lee and Julie Fields (Honor) by Robert & Charlotte Ourada

Willard & Florence Fritz (Memory) by Denis & Madia Fritz, Ken & Sue Hecht

Jake Griffin, John & Lucille Griffin, John and Janie Swindell (Memory), by Bill & Trish Griffin

Robert & Margery Johnson (Honor) by Draper Christian Church

Christopher Knollenberg (Memory) by Asturian Group, Inc.

Michael Lease, Timothy Lease (Memory) by Cindy Lease

Leah Vaughan-Budde, Robert & Angeline Claus, Paige Morse Crist, Daniel & Meaghan Dodson, Troy & Angela Farthing, Dr. Lee & Mrs. Julie Fields, Sandy Geddie, Thomas & Suzanne Hamilton, Mark Hatche, Patsy Huffman, Brian & April Kilroy, Steve & Janet Levie, John & Sherry Maurice, Brittany Newsome, Barbara Owney, Melvin & Debbie Priddy, Jonathan & Melissa Snoots, Robert Spry, Andrew Palermo, Brandon & Brittany Palermo, Brett & Rachael Palermo, Ross & Susan Palermo, Homer & Peggy Styons, Melvin & Dorothy Styons, Robert Taylor, Bob & Lori White, Josh & Sasha Wood, Mark & Jackie Woolard, Sarah Yancey (Honor) Al & Ann Clark, Richard Collins, Alzira Divino, Joyce Maurice, Brenda B. Moses, Pearl A. Presley, Jonathan Schipper, Yvonne Teske, Nancy Vossmeyer (Memory) by Rich & Cheryl Lindsley

Joyce Maurice (Memory) by Beth BonDurant, Lois Batton, Mary Lou Bowen, Mr. & Mrs. Roger Brady, Dorothy Britton, Shaun Brown, Wyett & Virginia Colclasure, Don Cummins, Alton & Betty Dickens, R.E. & Bonnie Everette, Ken & Cindy Gunselman, Shirley Hasty, Charles & Ann Holton, David King, Craig & Sharon Lewis, Garrett & Melissa Lewis, John & Cheryl Luton, John & Sherry Maurice, Lee & Jan Myrick, John & Rhonda Nixon, Richard & Sandra Ouellette, Dan & Kathy Smith, Sommerset Village Condo Association, Keith & Yvonne Tankard, Jim & Nancy Tillery, Wilma White, Ronnie & Trish Woolard

Matthew Maurice (Memory) by Bob & Diane Baker, Rudolf & Diana Cerny, Jimmy & Dail Johnson, John & Sherry Maurice, Joyce Maurice

Bob & Denise Moulden (Honor), Barbara Palmer (Memory) by Bessie Moulden

Marshall and Viola Murphy (Memory) by Floyd & Gail Lane, Emmett & Dolores Murphy

Frances Mills (Memory) by Lewis Mills, Jere Richards

Jennifer N. Russell (Honor) by Jerry & Joanne Norris

Jonathan B. Sawyer (Memory) by David & Daphne Ollman

Donna Scott (Memory) by Christian Chapel Church of Christ

Mildred Sechrest (Memory) by Garrett & Melissa Lewis

J.T. and Addie Segroves (Memory) by Jaranell Fritts, Jonita Shoaff

Lamira Slagle (Memory) by Jimmie Slagle

Russell Smith (Memory) by John & Marilyn Case, Bill & Trish Griffin, Paul & Bonnie Hargrett, Donald & Helen Houchen, Gil & Melody Houchen, Robert & Melissa McGuire, Henry & Mary Spruill

Virginia L. Smith (Honor) by Keith & Martha Anderson

Brenda, T. Stanley (Memory) by Bethlehem Christian Church, Daniel & Stacey Elmes, Jim & Janice Stanley, Haw Pond Church of Christ, Patricia Turner

Wayne Trueblood (Memory) by Betty Trueblood

Harley “Tom” Wood (Memory) by Ruth Wood

Guy & Dot Woolard, Nicholaus Woolard (Memory) by Ronnie & Trish Woolard

MATCHING GIFTSAbbott Laboratories

for Jean W. Bennett

Bank of America for Alan Presley

Dominion Foundation for Jerry Norris

Norfolk Southern Foundation for Donna Fisher

Shentel Foundation for Zach Woolard

DATES AND EVENTS For more information, visit macuniversity.edu

Apr. 23 . . . . . Community Ministers’ Prayer Breakfast

May 9 . . . . . . Foundation DirectorsMay 10 . . . . . Board of TrusteesMay 10 . . . . . Staff/Faculty-Graduate

Dinner

May 11 . . . . . Commencement, 10 am Dr. Gene Andrews ’77, Speaking

June 4. . . . . . Seniors by the SeaJune 10-15 . . Students from Brazil on

campus, Dr. Lee Fields, Teaching

June 28, 29. . Front Line Men’s Conference

Aug. 12-16 . . Early Fall IntensivesAug. 16-18 . . New Student OrientationAug. 19. . . . . Final Registration for FallAug. 19. . . . . Classes begin, 2 pm

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August 25B. Haley is Toby Mac’s drummer and the speaker for the group.

Don’t miss him in August.

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

Fall Open HouseNovember 9

For more information about @MACU or open House,

visit macuniversity.edu or contact Brittany Meinsen at

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SENIORS BY THE SEAA FELLOWSHIP FOR SENIOR SAINTSTuesday, June 4 | Blanton CenterBegins at 8:45 a.m. with a continental breakfast

Main Speaker: Jay Banks, Ph.D. Dr. Banks will present his multi-media original program, “What Have I Done Now - Learning the Lessons of David”

$20(includes breakfast and lunch)

Contact advancement@macuniversity.edu for more information.

Message, singing, food & fellowship, silent auction