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frustrations ministers face and prompts the reader to consider ways to rethink the relationship between their church and their minister. Mike is the lead minister at the Saskatoon Church of Christ in Canada. He and wife Michelle (Potter ’99) have two sons, Sawyer (9) and Harrison (6). philopur@gmail.com
Pablo Sanabria, longtime minister in Managua, Nicaragua, has authored his latest Spanish commentary on the pastoral epistles through The Worldwide Spanish Literature Ministry in Wichita Falls. In October, Pablo was the keynote speaker at the National Conference for Christian Leaders in Quito, Ecuador. pablosanabria@yahoo.com 1998 Chandy (Lockman) Hoke and her husband Christopher have updated their address: 1908 Southview Dr, Papillion, NE 68046 Amy (Carman) McIlhaney writes, “We spent 2 1/2 years traveling the country in an RV. It was a great experience! We saw 37 states in that time. We decided to settle down in southern New England late last year.” 204 Big Oak Rd, Stamford, CT 06903 2000 Jeffrey Lynn Hines is pleased to announce the release of his fourth book, A Life Far too Beautiful. 2001 Tiana Rae Endicott-Yazdani graduated from Texas A&M University with both MD and PhD degrees in May. 2800 Loch Haven Dr, Plano, TX 75023 Veronica “Roni” (Arellano) Miller and husband Kenny have purchased their first home: 1225 N Florida Ave, York, NE 68467. Roni is the head women’s softball coach at YC and Kenny is a CWO3 in the US Coast Guard. They have two daughters, Peyton (6) and Aubrey (3). rsmiller@york.edu Devon Teeple married Deanna Allison in June. He was also recently promoted to branch manager at Scotiabank in Thunder Bay, Ontario. devon@thegmsperspective.com
2002 Tim and Melissa (Mielke ‘04) Neal have relocated from Michigan to Florida, where Tim now preaches for the Jenks Avenue CofC. The couple has five children: Kazia (13), Eli (10), Symi (8), Miji (5), and Jonathan (2). Tim would love to hear from former teammates and friends. 204 Wood Trail, Panama City, FL 32405 tnahmi@gmail.com Lorisa (Norton) and Greg Tidwell were married Nov. 18, 2014 and reside in Oklahoma City. 2003 Sean Algaier and his wife Misty have relocated to Louisiana, where Sean is the worship minister at the Airline Drive CofC. They are also working with an organization called Bossier Kids, a nonprofit foster care agency. The couple has three children: Greysen (8), Ella (7) and Jillian (5). They recently welcomed their first foster-daughter as well. 604 N Willow Cir, Bossier City, LA 71111 seanmarkalgaier@ gmail.com Born to Kevin and Becky (Sobetski) Hand, a girl, Eden Ruth, on April 30, 2015. Ruth joins big sister Brielle (1). Kevin is the vice president of development for Foster’s Children’s Home and Becky is a stay-at-home mom. 125 Westgate Dr, Aledo, TX 76008 beckyhand9@gmail.com Aaron Matthews has updated his contact info: 5035 W. Jerelyn Place, Milwaukee, WI 53219 ajmatthews80@yahoo.com 2004 Jessica Sikes, 31, of Rochester, Minn., passed away Feb. 14, 2015, surrounded by her family at home. Jessica spent the majority of her life battling various ailments of which colon cancer was the final opponent.
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Her perseverance and tenacity blessed those who knew her story. Jessica made the choice to live her life loving and serving God, her family, and others. She lived to give. She is survived by her parents Steve and Patti (Klein) Sikes (’72), and siblings Jordan (’03), Caleb, and Crystal. Memorial gifts to help with the remainder of the expenses can be made to Rochester church of Christ, 632 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN 55902. 2005 Stephen and Joy (Coehoorn ’04) Colwell have moved: 1322 Michigan Ave, York, NE 68467. They have two children, June (3) and Johnny (9 months). 2006 Jessica Agler moved to Joplin, Missouri, in summer of 2014 to begin a job with Good News Productions, Inc... See Profile in Excellence pg. 3 2007 Ashlee (Huffer) and Donnie Gilbert welcomed a daughter, Natalie, born Nov. 12, 2014. She joins big sister Adelynn (1). 2337 Phoenix Ave, Kingman, AZ 86401 Dr. Amanda (Spruill) Szarzynski serves as an Assistant Professor and Clinical Director of the Marriage and Family Therapy program… See Milestones pg. 22 Ben and Tabitha (Elzey) Witt welcomed a daughter, Abigail Joy, to their family on Nov. 4, 2014. Abigail joins her older brother Daniel (2). Ben is a unit director at Children’s Home of Lubbock, and Tabitha is a stay-at-home mom. 4404 Idalou Rd, Lubbock, TX 79403 wittfamily2008@ yahoo.com
2009 Jessica (Eckman) and Colin Spilker welcomed their first child, a son, Charles (Charlie) on Feb. 19, 2015. Jessica is a teacher and Colin is a probation officer in Columbus, Nebraska. Grandparents Scott ‘79 and Lisa (Hinrichs ‘81) Eckman couldn’t be happier. 2010 Michael and Jordan (Daniels) Carney welcomed a son, Mason, to their family on Oct. 14, 2014, joining big brother James (3). Jordan has also started a new job with the Department of Veterans Affairs as a Veteran Service Representative. Michael is a middle school special education teacher. They live in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Taylor Ladd graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nursing in May from the Medical University of South Carolina. Soon after he began working in a surgical intensive care unit in Charleston, SC. Michelle Peck lives and teaches 6th grade on a Navajo reservation. “My school is 97% Native Peoples,” she says. “The admin team I work will continually praise my training and knowledge in education and I proudly credit YC!” PO Box 101, Sanders, AZ 86512 2011 Julia Garcia was blessed with a son, Tucker Ryan, on March 3, 2015. 5542 S 56th St #8, Lincoln, NE 68516 jgarcia@york.edu James and Sarabeth (Robison) Tidei welcomed a son, James Omega, to their family on March 29, 2015. Srobison26@gmail.com Toni Sabo teaches high school math. PO Box 445, Ashland, MT 59003 tsabo@york.edu 2012 Leonard Epps was named head men's basketball coach and AD for Yellowstone Christian College... See Milestones pg. 22
2008 Ben and Natasha (Byrd ’10) Hackett were blessed with a daughter, Jasmine Faye, on Nov. 29, 2014. Jasmine joins big brother Jayden (3). Ben is a science teacher and Natasha is a stay-at-home mom. 215 E 9th, Stromsburg, NE 68666 Meghan (Boyle) Salsbury graduated with a Master’s of Library Science from Emporia State University in May. She and husband Marty ’11 live at 120 NW Redbud Cir, Apt 12, Topeka, KS 66617 meghancsalsbury@gmail.com
2013 Alex and Kenzie (Witt ‘14) Lowther have relocated to Flagler, Colorado where Alex will teach P.E. and coach the high school football team while Kenzie works at High Plains Bank. Besides being actively involved in the community, their main goal will be making sure Kevin the Corgi adjusts to his new home. PO Box 44, Flagler, CO 80815 Carrie (Berzins) Pine updated her email: carriesting@hotmail.com
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