Staff

Brock = Blessing

MBBC — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:03:21 GMT

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.

Favorite Person: Jen Adam

MBBC — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:18:01 GMT

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

Send us your own story!

Favorite Person: Bryan Tanis

MBBC — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 21:00:42 GMT

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

Send us your own story!

Favorite Person: Rosie Steuerwald

MBBC — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:16:01 GMT

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

Send us your own story!

Favorite Person: Eric Hafeli

MBBC — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:49:40 GMT

Eric Hafeli managed the bookstore for several years. I remember teasing around the snackshop/bookstore about whether or not to wear ties... I'm thankful for my time working for Mr. Hafeli, I can surely say he is the best boss I've ever had.

--Nate

Send us your own story!

Favorite Person: Larry Carlson

MBBC — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:47:46 GMT

Affectionately known to me as "Grandpa Larry." I think it was my freshman year that I started calling him that. I'll never forget one day when another student called him that. He quickly turned around and said - "You have to earn that. It's Mr. Carlson to you." Grandpa Larry cared from his heart about not just me but so many students. He didn't just care about my life at school and my work there, but my personal life as well. He was and is a great encouragement to me. I look up to Grandpa Larry and have learned a lot from him - especially from his work ethic and servant's heart. This man did and does more than probably most people on/off campus even realize. Not just at school, but at church as well. So much work behind the scenes that often got taken for granted. I have a lot of fond memories and lessons learned from Grandpa Larry that will last a lifetime. Thank You "GRANDPA LARRY"!

--Zachary

I was on the women's basketball team my freshmen year. We were shooting free throws but were one person short. Mr. Carlson rebounded for me so I didn't have to chase my own misses. I also hit him with a softball throw in the gym one day. He is always ready with a smile and a way to help you if he can. I appreciate his hard work and obvious care for the students.

--Beth

Send us your own story!