Reconnect

RECONNECT 2008 is now a vivid memory of enthusiastic alumni, friends and families who gathered on the campus of New Hope Christian College for a weekend filled with fun and fellowship.

There is nothing more important in life than loving people and this reunion was full of opportunities to renew relationships and share life with alumni from Open Bible's historic colleges: New Hope Christian College, Eugene Bible College, Open Bible College, California Open Bible Institute, Florida Beacon College and Dayton Bible College.

The Reconnect Praise Band and the Reconnect Choir led us in worship, The Call and the alumni basketball teams entertained us, and we dined like royalty at the banquet, picnic and breakfasts.

Julie Cole reminded us that everyone has a story, and of the importance of telling that story. Gary Emery helped us remember lessons we learned in Bible College. Jeff Farmer told us humorous college experiences and reminded us of the importance of taking steps to help ensure the long-term financial stability of our College by partnering in the effort to raise a permanently restricted endowment fund.

On Sunday morning, Ed and Delores Anderson led in beautiful worship at the newly-named Whitlow Cross Plaza, and Dan LeLaCheur ministered a powerful word about the meaning of the Cross for him and for us before we shared communion together.

Then, the weekend was capped by our dedication of the Rexius Event Center. Ray Rexius led in prayer over the future activities in the facility named after his dear parents, Sol and Lil Rexius. M. J. Stewart spoke blessing over the work of God in our new Stewart Chapel, and Wayne Cordeiro did the same for future activities in Cordeiro Court. We were blessed by the gracious presence of Trudy Piper and her family as we dedicated the Piper Lobby, and Jeff Farmer introduced us to the wonderful new Open Bible Archives and Heritage Center. Overall, over 300 were touched by the presence of God throughout the weekend, and we'll remember these days for a long time.

Please visit the photo gallery and see who you recognize.

If you would like to help plan and organize a mini-reconnect in your region, please email Jan Kent at jankent@newhope.edu.