1940s
Wallace and Eleanor (Holderman) (’45) Turnbull
returned to Haiti where they have served most of the last 70
years of their life.
eleanort@Tbull.comSherwood ’45 and Muriel (Yates) (’46) Taylor
ministered
to congregations for 34 years with the West Brazil Mission of
the Presbyterian Church. After returning to the United States,
Sherwood was pastor of a small church in Alabama, before
they retired in Georgia where they teach Sunday school and
Bible studies. They have fond memories of their years at CIU
(Columbia Bible College at that time), and hope that at least
one of their 15 grandchildren or their two great-grandchildren
will be led by God to study at CIU.
mursherty@gmail.comSarah Overstreet Midyett (’49)
praises the Lord for the
publication of the book about her late husband,
JT Midyett
(’49)
. “JT Another Mighty Midyett” is a moving tribute
by nephew, Randy Somers. It depicts the sacrifices and
challenges JT faced in war and on the mission field, but also
recalls his awareness that God was always at the forefront,
leading his path.
somidyett@sc.rr.com1950s
Ed (’51) and Mary Lee (Fry) (’52) Walker
served in Haiti for
23 years, equipping national leaders and building a vibrant
radio ministry. After returning to the United States, Ed
served as World Team’s U.S. director for seven years, before
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continuing his research and writing on missionary issues. In his
memoir, “Astonishing Grace: A Mentor’s Ministry in Haiti and
Beyond,” Ed presents the story of the way the Lord met him
throughout his life. The book is a great read for missionaries
and mission committees, as well as pastors, church/ministry
leaders, and theology students.
edwinwalker@earthlink.netJuanita Elwood (’55)
has served in Switzerland and
France with l’Abri Fellowship for 30 years. She now lives six
months of the year in a small Alpine village in France where
she shares Christ with neighbors and friends, and the other six
months in Ithaca, New York.
Juanita.elwood@gmail.com1960s
Barbara (Ardis) Coker ’62
lives in Sumter, South
Carolina where she is active in her home church, Faith
Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. Barbara prepares
the worship bulletins and serves as substitute pianist/organist
barbaracoker@ftc-i.netGordon (’69) and Andrea (Steelman) (’69) Simms
serve
with Interim Pastor Ministries where Gordon is director
of coaching. Gordon is also interim pastor at Windhaven
Church in Mt. Jackson, Virginia. He and Andrea have three
children and have their permanent residence in Factoryville,
Pennsylvania.
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