Wednesday, March 26, 2008
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When I enrolled as a freshman at MBBC in the fall of 1985, I had the intent of graduating with a secondary education degree with a major in physical education and a minor in mathematics. I wanted to be a teacher and a football coach at a Christian school. After a severe knee injury in a game versus Northwestern College in the fall of 1987, Coach Terrill's classes taught me the role of the athletic trainer in athletics and he instilled a great foundation and love of exercise science within me. During the same semester as the knee injury, the administration implemented the coaching minor that Coach Terrill had developed and I changed my program of study as a result. I spent much of my free time over the next few semesters in the weightroom applying the scientific knowledge that Coach Terrill had given me. The coaching minor is an outstanding program and I still draw upon the knowledge I learned in his classes every day in my work as an athletic trainer and strength coach. Upon graduation and after teaching and coaching in a Christian school for 1 year, I pursued a master's degree in Sports Medicine at the US Sports Academy. This course of study was a direct influence of Coach Terrill as he had been the one who told me about the graduate school. I graduated from the Sports Academy in Dec. 1994 and became a certified athletic trainer in Feb. 1995. I was hired that summer by Penn State Sports Medicine in Hershey, PA, as an athletic trainer. Since 2001, I have worked as the full-time strength coach and certified athletic trainer at the Lower Dauphin School District in Hummelstown, PA. I would have never had these positions and this opportunity to minister to the health needs of thousands of athletes if not for the ministry of Coach Jerry Terrill at Maranatha Baptist Bible College. --Paul LaDuke
Monday, February 04, 2008
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From Nate Huffstutler: The semester I began teaching at Maranatha, my daughter Anna was born the Monday before the first day of classes. As you can imagine, it was an extremely stressful first week. About two weeks into the semester, two-week-old Anna had to be taken to the emergency room and admitted into the hospital with an extremely high fever with no clear cause. For the next week or so, doctors were trying to figure out what was wrong with Anna, and my wife and I basically lived at the hospital. Somehow, while all this was going on, I was able to continue teaching Comp 1 and Comp 2.
A few days later, while Anna was still in the hospital, I got back to my office after finishing my last class, and I had a voice mail from my wife, in tears, telling me that she and Anna were about to be taken by ambulance to University of Wisconsin Childrens Hospital in Madison. Anna was going to have surgery. Realizing that I was not going to be able to be on campus the next day, I let Dr. Brock's office know and drove to the hospital in Madison.
The next morning, there in Madison, while my wife and I waited anxiously in a tiny hospital room for the surgeons to come take Anna into surgery, the door opened, and in walked Dr. John Brock, who had driven all the way to downtown Madison from Watertown on a busy midweek morning. Dr. Brock stayed with us for a while, told us that he was praying for us, and was a great encouragement. As a result, we went through the events of that day knowing that the Lord was with us and people were praying for us. We're thankful to this day for Dr. Brock's servant-hearted leadership.
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
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I was reminded this Thanksgiving season of Mrs. Cedarholm leading the choir in "Thanks to God for my Redeemer." When we would sing the verse about thanks for roses by the wayside, thanks for thorns their stems contain, she would act like the thorns were poking her wrists. I never fail to remember that whenever we sing that song. . . many fond, fond memories! --SuzAnne Albright
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
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I remember all of the times on band tour and working for Dr. Townsend. I have enjoyed all of the band tour trips that we have had. Many fun memories have been made, and we get to see him do things we never thought we'd see from him! Also, working for Dr. Townsend has really helped me appreciate all the work he has to do to make band the program that it is. It is a ton of work, and I appreciate his desire to hear such great music being played in so many churches and schools around our country!
--Jamie
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I actually met her through MBA, but she's still a Maranatha person. She's been my soccer coach for the past 2 seasons & one of my closest friends for a little over a year. She's always there to help me when I need it & she tells me what I need to hear, not what I want to hear. Jen is loyal, honest, encouraging, Christ-focused, & she led me to Christ on June 2, 2007!!!
--Katy
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Wednesday, November 14, 2007
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I remember sitting in my first class, English Masterpieces I, with Mr. Midcalf thinking to myself, "Wow! If this guy can make literature fun, I can too!" After taking the class that semester, I changed my major to English Education and loved every second of it. Throughout my 4 years of college, I can honestly say Mr. Midcalf cared for his students in class and out of class. We always knew we would learn exactly what we needed to learn and that we'd be prepared to teach that material to our students someday. Mr. Midcalf was always, always, always prepared and knew his material. He would even re-read the material we were assigned that he'd taught for years just to make sure he'd be ready to teach us! Every class was so much fun and I always looked forward to the classes he taught (especially because he let me bring in chocolate cake!). I am so thankful for the impact he had on my life and for the training he gave me. When I graduated, I knew I was ready to teach, and it was all possible because Mr. Midcalf took an interest in his students and prepared me the best he knew how and with his whole heart.
--Heather
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When I think of Mr Tanis I am reminded of Jude 22 - some having compassion making a difference. Mr. Tanis went out of his way to make a difference in the lives of students. He was concerned about people on every level. He taught me to truly have a heart for reaching others. Not only did he teach how to have a burden for others, but also how to act on this burden. It was Mr. Tanis that taught me how to go on door to door visitation. He was there to share the joy the first time I led someone to the Lord on visitation. I remember him giving me the chance to teach Bible clubs, which was such a blessing. I knew his door was always open, and he was willing to answer questions. Being an immature christian, I didn't understand a lot. He always took the time to answer my questions and always gave scripture to support his answers. I knew Mr. Tanis was praying for me. I also appreciate his sense of humor, ecspecially when his Michigan stuff came up missing. I know that God greatly used Mr. Tanis in my life and I pray as I am involved in ministry that I can have the same impact on others.
--JoDee
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Tuesday, November 13, 2007
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I worked with Rosie for 2 years, cleaning the entire campus while no one else was around during the holidays! She was such a godly example of a kind, servant's heart. She always was excited to work and to talk about what the Lord was doing in her life. She always would love to tease, but was so encouraging. She was so thankful to God in how He had brought her through so much in her life. I will never forget how much we enjoyed each other's company. Rosie has such a strong testimony of a virtuous woman that God uses in the smallest of ways, but for eternity the reward will be great!
--Andrea
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Monday, November 12, 2007
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Being one of the only guys in the elementary education program, I was frequently in a class of all girls who daily demonstrated incredible creativity. In an attempt to compensate in my uphill endeavors, I figured that if I could get Mrs. Hershberger to laugh during my mini-lessons then I'd have a better chance of a higher score on the lessons. I'm not sure if my logic worked, but I did enjoy one particular opportunity to test my logic. In teaching ratios in our mathematics methodology class, we did a hands-on activity where each student was assigned a ratio to find. Mrs. Hershberger's ratio was to find the number of steps to the back stairwell of Old Main. Consequently, she had to climb the entire stairwell to count the steps. She was a trooper and returned to class with a grin on her face. She handled the task with grace, and she did reward my creativity with positive comments and marks. I have much appreciation for Mrs. Hershberger and her faithfulness. She has been an inspiration and gave me the preparation that I needed to succeed in the classroom and administration.
--Daniel
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I remember him running at ballgames waving the pep stick, getting everyone to yell. I loved his song leading in chapel with his very stiff movements & coming completely off the floor. And in chapel as special events neared,he always encouraged everyone to have a date. He was quite meek sounding until he wanted to wake up a sleeping student in Baptist History; then he was suddenly able to yell the next word of his sentence quite loudly!
--Pam
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